Broadcaster Press 3 August 13, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com What Do You Say? By Richard P. Holm, MD Before my junior year in high school, I returned from a Boy Scout canoeing trip to discover my sister had been killed in a car crash. I will never forget the sadness of the moment when I walked into the house that was filled with what seemed like half the caring and wonderful town of De Smet to find my mom and dad there grieving. It was near the end of that summer, but the beginning of a long period of mourning for my family and me. There were lessons that came to me after my sister’s death. I realized how important support from a community could be. Consolation came from our friends, neighbors, church community, as well as people we barely knew. It seemed more about their presence and not their words. I noticed there were people who had trouble themselves dealing with such loss, and they sort of disappeared. Also, I realized that a funeral is not exactly a time of closure for a family, but really just the beginning of a time to accept reality and forge ahead with the dif- ficult changes that life can and does deal out. It took me years to think about my sister and relish in her memory rather than cringe from the pain of the loss. In that sense, I know I will never have closure and that’s good. Greg Whitlock, Secretary South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Whether you’re 5,15, 30, or 50 years of age, or older, the State Fair always promises a great time for all that attend. Some 14 years after her death, while I was on the faculty of a medical school in Georgia, I found myself having to advise medical students how to talk to patients or family about sad news. I reviewed the medical literature on the subject at the time and concluded that there is no right way to do it except to be 100 percent honest and to say whatever is needed with compassion. Face it, the State Fair is unlike anything that has ever existed. Where else can you inhale a huge plate of fried food while walking toward the carnival rides? Where else can you have a corn dog for your main entre and funnel cake for desert? Where else can you get anything fried on a stick? Where else can you watch grandstand performances and get up on stage for a little Karaoke? Where else can you Through the years those guidelines have sustained visit a car show, tractor show, goat tying, arm wresme while I have had the burden of sharing awful news. tling, and play arcade games all within a few blocks of each other? Where else can you be right next to Bottom line, it is being there, more than words that celebrities and political candidates and take selfies with them? Where else can you shop, learn, and consoles. Never worry about what to say, just show connect with old friends while tracking five miles on up, be honest, and care. your walk app? The list goes on and so does the fun! Richard P. Holm, MD is author of “Life’s Final Season, A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace” available on Amazon. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streaming on Facebook and broadcast on SDPTV most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central. Ty Tuff Goat Tying Challenge Coming To The SD State Fair HURON, SD – For the first time, the Ty Tuff Goat Tying Challenge is coming to the South Dakota State Fair on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in the North Arena with $3,000 added money. In the past, the Ty Tuff Challenge has only been hosted in North Dakota and referred to as the “World’s Richest Goat Tying” due to its massive entry numbers and added money. This will be the first time the Challenge has been in South Dakota. “When we have the opportunity, we always try to bring in something new, so we were excited to work with Ty Tuff organizers to bring this event to the fair,” commented Peggy Besch, State Fair manager. The Ty Tuff There is no Time Like Fair Time! Challenge entries are due Aug. 19, with late entries accepted until Aug. 26. For additional information and entry forms, visit the www.tytuff.com or the Ty Tuff Challenge Facebook Page. Other performance events include the SD Stock Dog Association Stock Dog Trials, Team Penning, Team Sorting, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Ranch Rodeo and the SD Timed Event Championship Rodeo. For more information on any of the events, go to www. sdstatefair.com or call the State Fair Office at 605.353.7340. The 2019 South Dakota State Fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2. Channel Seeds Preview Day will be Wednesday, Aug. 28. This year’s theme is “There’s No Time Like Fair Time.” For more information on State Fair events, contact the fair office at 800.529.0900, visit sdstatefair.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $32.5 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 132,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect and preserve South Dakota agriculture for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at sdda. sd.gov or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Fair also provides great opportunities for veterans. We may not be serving up fried pickles, cotton candy, kettle corn, or turkey legs, but we’ll have a building full of experts that can answer veterans questions on disability, compensation, healthcare, long term care, home loans, rehabilitation and education, employment and training programs, pension, and death benefits. The Veterans Building, located on Flag Avenue, will be filled with veterans who served, and continue to serve, as they dedicate their lives to enhancing the lives of our veterans. We’re just a stones throw away from the midway and our team will be available from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm each day of the Fair. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash, Red and his team will be honoring some very special heroes. Being a Vietnam Veteran himself, he knows the importance of honoring veterans for the sacrifices they have made for their country. Over the years, Red has honored 100 plus veterans from all over South Dakota. The State Fair is dedicating Thursday, August 29, as a “salute to veterans.” The day affords all veterans free gate admission and a day of recognition. Governor Noem and I will be sharing our messages with veterans on the Freedom Stage at 10:30 am and will also be available to visit with our great heroes after the program. A trip to the state fair is a tradition families have passed on from generation to generation. Hope to see you there! I’ll be in the food court! Campus Academic Requests Approved PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents this week approved academic program requests from public universities to meet workforce and community development needs across the state. The following actions, sorted by the university making the request, were approved: Northern State University • New undergraduate certificates in behavioral forensic sciences and quantitative analytics in science and a graduate certificate in Germans from Russia studies. o The behavioral forensic certificate prepares people to work in a variety of fields such as counseling, police or law enforcement, social work, and psychology. o Students in the science fields often look for an opportunity to acquire valuable quantitative skills. The certificate in quantitative analytics provides a formal credential for employers to identify candi- dates with those skills. o A graduate certificate in Germans from Russia studies complements the newly-opened South Dakota Germans from Russia Cultural Center on the NSU campus. The nine credit-hour certificate will focus on practical aspects of history, culture, and language, along with instruction in the interpretation and translation of written documents. South Dakota School of Mines & Technology • New minors in electrical engineering, electronics engineering and technology, mining engineering, and systems engineering will be available to SD Mines students seeking to expand their knowledge base in engineering specialties outside of their major fields. Study at the minor level also helps prepare students for graduate studies. South Dakota State University Main Street Center & Lions Pancake Breakfast Fly-In Vermillion Municipal Airport Sunday, August 25, 2019 9 AM – 1 PM Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee & Juice Freewill Offering Served by the Vermillion Lions Club & Members of the Main Street Center. All proceeds will support the Main Street Center • A specialization in natural resource management will be available as part of two degrees in biological sciences offered at SDSU, the master of science degree and the Ph.D. degree. Students will receive advanced training in ecology, conservation, and management, making them more competitive for careers in state and federal agencies, non-government organizations, and private industry. University of South Dakota • Permission to deliver USD’s sociology offerings at the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and minor degree levels both online and through the Community College for Sioux Falls. 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