Name: Rusty Blare
Birthplace: Winner SD
Family: Wife, Rita and 8 children; Cody, Jessica, Nick, Elijah, Meagan, Amanda, Austin and Jedediah
Currently reside where: Hamill, SD
Occupation: Farmer/Rancher, part time police officer, full time dad
The best thing about my job is: variety
My favorite childhood memory: Working with my grandfather on the farm
When growing up, I wanted to be:
A fighter pilot
My most prized possession: My family
Favorite current television show: NCIS
Favorite past television shows: MASH
Favorite movie(s): Crocodile Dundee
Favorite book(s)/author(s): Louis L’Amour
Favorite holiday(s) and why: Easter because it is when my Savior arose
Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Hobbies: Family
Three things that can always be found in my refrigerator: Milk, eggs and cheese
My favorite snack: Mixed nuts with M&M’s
Someone I most admire and why: Abraham Lincoln, because of his perseverance and faith.
Three words that best describe me: Honest, sincere and happy
I’ve never been able to: Play the banjo
When nobody is looking, I: Dance and talk to myself.
The best time of my life: Becoming a father
I’d like to have a dollar for: Every time my mom chewed me out.
If I could go anywhere in the world, I’d go to: Home
If I won the lottery: I would keep farming until it was gone.
My definition of a great evening is: Watching my children playing and having fun with each other.
The best thing about where I live: The people of this community, they all really care about each other.
If I’ve learned one thing in my life, it’s: To be patient.