Opinion

Funeral services to be held for Deanna Brooks Funeral services for Deanna Brooks, age 84, of Gregory, SD, will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gregory, SD, with Father Jonathon Dillon, celebrant. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Gregory, SD. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

M arriages Dustin Scott Frank, age 24, Gregory, SD, to Ashley Diann Meyer, age 24, on November 18, 2023, in Gregory, SD. Lewis Joseph Bailey, 87 yrs., September 14, 2023, Tyndall, SD.

The United States Secretary of Agriculture has an absolute statutory duty to “strengthen (America’s) family farm system” of agriculture (7 U.S.C. 2204b(c)(2)(D)), including to develop solutions to problems faced by “small- and moderate-sized family farming operations.” (7 U.S.C. 2204(b).

When I launched the Freedom Works Here nationwide workforce recruitment campaign over the summer, I wanted people to hear South Dakota’s story. I have always believed that our state has a unique story of freedom and work ethic that would inspire the nation if they could only hear it.

The period prior to the exploration of the southern portion of Canada west of Lake Winnipeg was full of turmoil between England and France. They were often at war with one another and the competition to settle North America under their own flag became intense and bitter.

When the Hudson’s Bay Company began its interaction and business with the native inhabitants of the Red River Valley above and below the 49th Parallel, it found that the missionaries had preceded them. However, it remained for the fur company to establish on a substantial scale the fur industry.

Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season. As we spend time with family and friends during this special time of year, many of us may have a tradition of going around the table and sharing what we’re thankful for. It is important to take this time to think of all the things in our lives we can be grateful for. But it is even more important for us to remember to be thankful all year long.

Hang on as I go through a whirlwind of news. In Maine a white military reservist killed 18 people using his military weapon, bought after he had been hospitalized for a nervous breakdown.

Special Education records, which have been collected by the Gregory School District, related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period of five years after Special Education Services have ended for the student.

Here’s the thing. Thanksgiving is coming up. And it’s feasible many of us are going to eat way too much. There’s the turkey, the dressing, the cranberry salad, the sweet potatoes, the buns, and of the course the pumpkin pie - with whip cream.