We are about to move into 2022, and between you and me, it can’t come soon enough! The hope of better days, more compassionate interaction, collegiality in congress, greater equality among all people, and less death and sickness from COVID drives our hope as we enter into the new year. But before we jump into 2022,

I had a couple of free hours last Saturday and decided to run some errands and try to find a few lastminute Christmas gifts for my family. Walking into a local small business, I immediately spotted a tiny baby outfit that said, “Best Gift Ever!” written across the front. I was so sad to see that they did not have a six-month-old size, as that would have been perfect for my brand-new little granddaughter Adeline West Peters, who I call “Miss Addie.”

Thomas Charles O’Donnell, 49, Winner, SD, speeding on state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50; refusal to surrender license, dismissed - motion by prosecutor; driving with suspended (not revoked) license, dismissed - motion by prosecutor; conditions: pay to the clerk of courts all ordered fines, costs, and court-appointed attorney fees by June 1, 2022.

The state minimum wage will increase from $9.45/hour to $9.95/ hour effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Sharing the joy of the holiday season can mean even more by choosing to become a foster or adoptive family for a child in South Dakota. During this season, one of the greatest gifts a family can provide is the commitment to open their safe loving home to children or youth in need.

South Dakota state Senator Erin Tobin (district 21) has pre-filed a resolution applying to participate in a singletopic convention to propose a congressional term limits amendment. Senate Joint Resolution 298 (SJR298) will also be sponsored in the South Dakota House by Rep. Greg Jamison of district 12.