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Ufen’s choice as parade marshal was one in 70,000

Posted February 21, 2013 at 12:04 pm

What was already a great family vacation to sunny Florida became a “once in a lifetime” event for Miller’s Bob Ufen and his fellow travelers.

The trip was made by Bob Ufen and Jeanette Hastings, both of Miller, who accompanied Bob’s daughter and Jeanette’s son-Renae and Harold Hastings of Hartford-as well as the twins, Hayden and Hillary, who will turn eight in April.

Leaving winter behind, the group arrived in Florida Saturday, Feb. 2.

Ufen says the visit was a first for Jeanette, Harold and the twins. Renae had visited many years before. .

They spent Sunday at Sea World, then enjoyed the pool at the house they were renting. Quite a pleasant getaway.

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    January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month

    (SPM Wire) No matter what your financial situation is like, there’s one way you can give back to your community that won’t cost you a penny.

    According to the American Red Cross, more than 44,000 blood donations are needed daily. While it’s always the right time to give blood, January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, a great reminder to make an appointment.

    As the new year begins, consider making regular blood donations a part of your 2013 schedule.

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    SANDRA HART on LM A Classy Design.

    LM A Classy Design is a horse on the move

    Trainer Sandra Hart of Centerville rode LM A Classy Design to a repeat victory at the 2012 WPRA Futurity World Championship. Hart won the 2011 Championship on her own Hart Ta Fame.

    Miller native Branden Sievers and his wife, Delaina, own LM A Classy Design. They operate Hot Diamond Performance Horses at Rutland. Sievers’ focus of disciplines is team roping and barrel racing.

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    The Annual Christmas Play

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    THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PLAY was held December 19 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Miller. Bishop St. Nicholas (Dennis Gilk) takes a moment to cuddle Baby Jesus (Kase Kilker, daughter of Derek and Ali Kilker).

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    South Dakota’s Great Places:

    Lower Brule’s Buffalo Interpretive Center

    South Dakota residents and visitors alike are able to better acquaint themselves with Native American culture at the Buffalo Interpretive Center. The Center is operated by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and is located seven miles southeast of Fort Pierre on S.D. Highway 1806 – which is also a part of the Native American Scenic Byway.

    Visitors to the Buffalo Interpretive Center have the opportunity to learn about the importance

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    Christmas Trees

    In 16th-century Germany fir trees were decorated, both indoors and out, with apples, roses, gilded candies, and colored paper. In the Middle Ages, a popular religous play depicted the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden.

    A fir tree hung with apples was used to symbolize the Garden of Eden — the Paradise Tree. The play ended with the prophecy of a saviour coming, and so was often performed during the Advent season.

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    Christmas Village display ideas

    A Christmas village is a chance to create a three-dimensional holiday scene in your home. With animated and lighted pieces and figurines, you could create a country Christmas scene complete with a church that lights up and children skating on a pond. Displaying your village scenes creatively will make your display more interesting.

    Using Furniture

    A lighted curio cabinet can spotlight your Christmas village display. You can use the different levels of the

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    Mary Alice Vaughn celebrates 80th birthday Miller Manor 11-28-12

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    Congratulations to Wilfred and Marge Faust on celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary November 17. In my estimation, that is quite an honor and a success story in itself. We not have two couples at the Manor who have accomplished 70 years of marriage. Bud and LaVonne Puffer celebrated their 70th anniversary in October.

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    Martina Kittelson-Caviness | The Miller Press

    THE SOUTH DAKOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD honored Miller’s Detachment 2, Company A, 139th Brigade Support Battalion in ceremonies Sunday at Miller’s National Guard Armory. The unit’s relocation is the result of federal budget cuts, U.S. Army restructuring and the opening of the new Regional Readiness Center. Timothy Reisch, center left, State Adjutant General, presents an appreciation plaque to Miller Mayor Ron Blachford, center right.
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    Fire Prevention Week focuses on planning safe escapes

    National Fire Prevention Week is a good time for families to sit down and plan at least two ways to safely escape a burning structure, State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says.

    National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7-13, 2012. This year’s theme is “Have 2 Ways Out.’’ Merriman says the theme is a reminder that a good fire safety plan includes more than one exit strategy from a burning home.

    “Fire can be unpredictable,

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