Opinion

I love learning about history. When I see the granite faces on Mount Rushmore, I always want to learn more about the men enshrined there. When I walk through downtown Rapid City and see the bronze statues of our presidents, I want to learn more about each of their successes and failures. I love the stories - and we can learn powerful lessons from those stories.

Those interested in the cattle ranges of the Great Plains can find some of their beginnings during the colonial times in what was to become South Carolina as well as in the Spanish ranches of the Southwest. There were similarities between them as well as differences. It must also be remembered that the terminology used to describe the raising of cattle on the open range all across America changed over the years.

Dear Editor: Having read our Canadian correspondent’s letter in the 23 March Times-Advocate, and done the industrial strength cerebrating J.L.’s letter prompted, as intended, I would like to share my thoughts... I must say that J.L.

DEATHS Myrna Raye Schrader, 83 years, March 19, 2022, Marion, SD. Joan Kaye Davis, 72 years, March 19, 2022, Chamberlain, SD.

April marks Month of the Military Child, an annual celebration where communities across the country lift up the sons and daughters of our military heroes. During this time, we remember that the men and women in uniform are not the only ones who sacrifice for our country – their families sacrifice time together. Sometimes they even sacrifice the life of their loved ones.

The early colonial settlers on the East Coast learned about the significant agricultural products that would be available to them in their new home from Spanish, French, and English explorers. The long established Spanish settlements of the West Indies, Florida, and Mexico also contributed to their understanding of the conditions they would face. It is significant that these new settlements were established in areas where there was an established dominant native culture. To them we owe a lot!

Dear Editor, Who is responsible for flag maintenance at city hall? The flag was dirty and torn in shreds. Why did someone have to pass on to get a new flag put up? Two months ago I was at Gregory County Courthouse - flag there was in shreds.

Funeral services to be held for Beverly Lou Burnham Funeral services for Beverly Lou Burnham, age 94, of Winner, SD, will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Winner United Methodist Church in Winner, SD.

DEATHS Tom Graden Graesser, 100 years, February 27, 2022, Winner, SD. Mary Evelyn Stevicks, 95 years, February 28, 2022, Gregory, SD.

South Dakota is in the middle of a healthcare boom. While the strain of the pandemic has challenged this industry across the country, our state has remained resilient.