INDIANAPOLIS – The Gregory County FFA chapter of Burke and Gregory SD, has been recognized in the 2024 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization.

For the first time, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative members may vote in the 2024 Board of Directors election online or by mail through Sept. 24. Members who do not vote in advance have the option to cast a ballot in person at the cooperative’s 72nd annual meeting to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Community Center in Wall.

Ian Kirkpatrick of Burke, SD, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) located in Milwaukee, WI, in the spring of 2024. Kirkpatrick received a bachelor of science degree in Computer Science.

It’s back to school time! My kids are all grown up with their school days behind them, and though my grandkids are still young, Miss Addie is starting preschool! This time of year means so much to me. Everything that I do is about making our state safer and stronger for our kids and grandkids – and making sure they get an excellent education is a huge part of that.

In my last article we explored Carl Jung’s ideas around acceptance and surrender in therapy. This article will look into another Jungian quote, “there is no coming to consciousness without pain.” Jung believed that often in therapy, it is necessary for clients to journey through emotional pain as they move toward selfawareness and healing. This may seem like a bit of a paradox, that suffering can lead to wellness. It can be hard to trust that the way out is through. Many people seek therapy for relief from discomfort and we are inviting clients to dive into it and sit with it? Yes, and we understand that it can be a bit scary that growth often requires discomfort.

Funeral services will be held for Deb Hoy, age 67 Funeral services for Deb Hoy, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Gregory, SD, will be held on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gregory, SD.