Community Profiles Spotlight Shirley Martin
A weekly feature profiles Shirley Martin a Rapid City librarian and part time educational assistant. She grew up in Rapid City returned as an adult in 1996 and lives on a farm south of town. She lists hobbies gardening piano and theatre and recalls a wish to be a farmer or Harlem Globetrotter as a child.
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Shirley Martin
Rapid City
Elton Collegiate
Kemptville
Ont
College of Agriculture
Newfoundland
Winnipeg Jets
Canada AM
Ewan McGregor
Farmer
Notable historical anniversaries on December 1
On this day Dec 1 several events are noted. In 1835 Hans Christian Andersen published his first book of fairy tales. In 1913 Ford began a movable assembly line era mass production. In 1925 the Locarno Pact finalized WWI treaties. In 1935 Woody Allen was born. In 1957 Ed Sullivan Show hosted Buddy Holly Sam Cooke and The Rays. In 1987 construction began on the Channel Tunnel. In 1990 workers met beneath the English Channel. In 1997 Kenny G set a saxophone note record of 45 minutes 47 seconds.
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Hans Christian Andersen
Ford Motor Co
Woody Allen
Buddy Holly and
The
Crickets
Sam Cooke and
Rays
Channel Tunnel
United Kingdom
France
English Channel
Kenny G
Strength in Weakness Faith Amid Illness and Hope
The writer shares a rough week after chemotherapy yet affirms inner strength through faith in Jesus Christ. They describe loneliness, a loyal dog, and a church concert lifting their spirit while expressing trust that God remains in control and that grace is sufficient in weakness.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Canada a deadbeat on taxes and aid says reader
Tracy Koebel of Victoria voices outrage at offshore tax avoidance by wealthy Canadians and accuses the federal government of similar behavior. She argues Canada contributes little through official development assistance despite wealth, comparing government neglect to a rich neighbor dodging taxes.
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ODA
Canada
Mexico
Tracy Koebel
Victoria
B.C
Daylight wanderer finds quiet Brandon trip and art
The narrator rises early with dogs, frames a copper etching by Sonia Gilbert bought in Quebec, visits Brandon for errands, enjoys mall strolls and lunch with a grandchild, and ends with family calls. A calm day of beauty love and small tasks, not world solving.
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Brandon
Quebec
Sonia Gilbert
Henry Hoover
Miss Daisy
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