Stigma makes mental health issues worse

In South Dakota and across the whole United States, addiction and mental health struggles touch every community. Yet far too often, people suffer in silence, not because help isn’t available, but because stigma keeps them from reaching for it.Stigma shows up in many forms.

First Ladies historic site proves interesting

When we visited the National Historic site in Ohio for the First Ladies, and we got to the top floor there was a special room set up for young visitors. They could participate in a variety of activities and become what was called, “A Junior Ranger”.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago August 3 - 9, 2000Approximately 100 youngsters visited the Columbus Public Library during July to have their names put in competition to win the latest “Harry Potter” book.

Travel leads to unusual bookstores

Love to ReadThere are many joyful things we experience when our daughters and I travel together every summer.

Only God worthy of supreme worship

The Beginning of KnowledgeAll humans have it. It is deeply ingrained within every person. No one can deny this particular urge that rises from inside of the heart. What is it?

Jesus’ works show His divinity

From the Pastor’s PenRead Mark 2:1-12; Matthew 9:1-8; and Luke 5:17-26Last week, we saw that Jesus explicitly declared that He was God in the flesh. He was Yahweh.

Local youths place in state track final

25 Years Ago July 27 - August 2, 2000Local youths, Brian Simpson and Blake Parsons, competed and placed in the Hershey’s Track and Field State finals in Emporia.Joe, Julie, Regan and Ryan Dodd of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, announce the birth of their son and brother on June 29, 2000.

Sunglasses help protect eye health

Not to throw shade on you, but if you’re not wearing sunglasses, your eye health is not “made in the shade.”

Years Ago

25 Years Ago July 27 - August 2, 2000Jennifer Steinbach was the senior champion in showmanship and Ira Moore was the reserve champion at the 4-H Dog Show at the Cherokee County Fair. Intermediate champions were Lauren Peterson and Jacey Westervelt.

Physical therapy can help with dizziness

Have you ever stood up too quickly and felt the room spin? Or rolled over in bed and suddenly felt like you were on a merry go round you didn’t ask to ride? Maybe you’ve started to notice you feel a little unsteady when walking or need to hold onto furniture “just in case.”