Mrs. B came into the emergency room one night, years ago, with some stress related issue. After taking her history, I began to suspect there was something else bothering her. As I was beginning her physical exam she blurted out, “I know there is a breast mass but you’re not going to send me to any breast cancer doctor!” She had already decided to avoid standard treatment and her next comment explained why, “My aunt suffered because of awful unnecessary surgery and chemotherapy,” she said. I sensed there was no changing her mind and that meant trouble for my patient.
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3rd Annual Youth Turkey Hunt last weekend. We hosted eight youth hunters again this year, and were blessed with great weather for their hunt! Six of the eight were able to tag turkeys this year! It was another fun hunt for all the kids and guides! Braxton Burns won the .410 shotgun, Gunner Werkmeister won the Vortex Binoculars, Jeren Scheff won the tail fan mount. Volunteers were: Eric Brumbau, Taylor Kirchner, Dillon Bates, Jimmy Joe Wade Sr, Erik Cimpl, Mike Insko, Randy Rysavy, James Bechen, and Austin Brunken.
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The annual meeting of the Pioneer Cemetery Association will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the Ron and Lois Hornstra farm just west of the cemetery. Anyone with any interest in the cemetery is encouraged to attend.
Read moreThe Good Samaritan Society- Tyndall is preparing for its 15th annual Walk of Flags. Individualswishingtopaytribute to someone special on Memorial weekend may contact the nursing home to purchase an American flag. The name of the person being honored or remembered (one name per flag) and the donor’s name will beplacedonacoloredtagwhich will be tied on the 12x18 stick flag. The color of the tag will signify one of the five giving levels available. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this fundraiser will be used toward residentcenteredprojects at the nursing home. Deadline to purchase a flag is May 22. Everyone is invited to come strollthroughthepatrioticflag display May 23-26.
Read moreAvon American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Avon Public Library.
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