Hill City Prevailer

Liberty and Justice for all

Published by admin on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 2:47pm
Do you wonder if Americans are crossing lines that we cannot come back from when it comes to world views and politics? I have to admit that when I look at the news, which is much less seldom than it used to be, it seems as though there are lines being drawn in the sand politically, philosophically and spiritually that we may never be able to step back from once they have been crossed. A voice of reason seems like a distant call and gets lost in the vacuum that is any media outlet. 

Was Noem’s meeting nepotism?

Published by admin on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 9:28am

Greetings. Let’s talk about our governor, Kristi Noem. When “Fox & Friends” was at Peggy’s Place in Keystone this summer, Lawrence Jones, the Fox News Commentator, remarked that Gov. Noem was so liked and appreciated by the citizens that were there that morning, that many just referred to her as “Kristi.” Gov. Noem, encouraged that, showing she is truly one of us. She just happens to be governor.  

Fall in love with fall

Published by admin on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 9:11am
I keep saying what an amazing fall this has been. And then I need to check myself, because it's barely started! I think for some people fall begins when kids go back to school. For others it’s when pigskin makes its way back to the field. For others it’s when nights are cool and days get shorter .But scientifically it was Sept 22. this year.
I have two beautiful trees outside my home that are showing me their true colors. One is a mustard yellow with a faded lime green. The other is an orange yellow. Both take my breath away. 

­Why Alice is my hero

Published by admin on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:11am
Actress/comedian Ann B. Davis made the character of America’s most loved housekeeper come to life every week in living rooms and TV rooms across the nation for five seasons of “The Brady Bunch,” from 1969-74.  I was a little tyke those days, but I remember thinking, “Some day, I want to be like Alice.” That’s kind of an odd desire since most people wanted to be like any of the Brady Bunch kids or even the picture-perfect parents. However, Alice was the glue that made the household actually hold together. 

Us and Bobby McGee

Published by admin on Thu, 09/23/2021 - 9:18am
Land of the free. That’s what I’ve been told all my life. Certainly there are times when I’ve doubted that. When I learned there was a time in our nation’s history known as Prohibition I doubted that concept of freedom. But I didn’t live through that time, so had little attachment to the concept.

Gail Crane’s latest book a good read

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:33pm
Gail Crane’s second book, “Mystic Travelers—Images from the Edge,” gives the reader a more intimate survey of  her own personal history and growth from fast-paced city dweller to peace and harmony with herself, the love of her life, and her relationship with God.

‘Fall’ into election season

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:25pm

Where have all the workers gone?

Published by admin on Thu, 09/09/2021 - 10:49am
I just met this really super cool chick this last week. She is smart, adventurous and down to earth. But there is one major flaw I can’t get past. It’s been bumming me to no end. 
She is a seasonal ski patroller. She used to be a civil engineer, but 10 years ago she quit to work in the ski industry. The thing I can’t get past is what she does in the “off season.” She travels, sees the country and hikes long trails. And she does so on our dime. 

Is COVID-19 stealing our humanity?

Published by admin on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 1:39pm
What role does stress play in our health in America and, in particular, as it relates to COVID-19? Does being in a constant state of anxiety about COVID-19 related effects help or hinder us when we talk about immune resistance? What role does isolation play in our anxiety and stress over COVID-19 and are we giving this disease our last, great strength as human beings?

Some want special vaccine session

Published by admin on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 9:11am

“Rep. Goodwin, please call for a special session to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates.”
All of us in the Legislature, 70 in the House and 35 in the Senate, are receiving many, many of these types of emails.  
We are citizen legislators, meaning we only meet for 40 days or less starting the second Tuesday in January. The next legislative session is Jan. 11 through March 10. We will have a 38-day session.