Charles J. “Chip” Olson, age 50, of Pierre, SD, formerly of Garretson, SD, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Avantara Redfield Home in Redfield, SD.
A memorial visitation will take place from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, SD. Private family burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Garretson.
Charles J. “Chip” Olson was born August 5, 1971, in Sioux Falls, SD to Carroll and Judith (Erickson) Olson. Chip was raised in Garretson. In his younger years he was a rambunctious child always getting into trouble with his friends. While in Garretson and then Sioux Falls, he worked at various automotive places such as Nordstrom and Exhaust Pros.
In 1997, Chip moved to Pierre, SD where he married his high school sweet heart Michelle Olson. Together they had two children: Billie and Joey. While in Pierre, he worked at TMA and other automotive businesses. Later on, he married his second wife Elizabeth. From this union, Chip’s third child, CJ was born. He and Elizabeth started a DJ business providing music and entertainment for many occasions such as karaoke, weddings, and one of his favorites: the Old Settlers Days. Chip loved to play pool and darts and spend time with his friends. His favorite past time was working on 60’s and 70’s model year muscle cars. Chip enjoyed any chance to help his friends and family with projects; he didn’t care what they were.
Chip’s family will hold many fond memories of their time spent together. His life was cut much too short on Tuesday, Nov. 30th after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his daughter, Billie (Zane Sherwood) Olson; sons, Joseph (Lexus Boe) Olson and C.J. Olson all of Pierre, SD; grandchildren, Allister Sherwood, Daylen Olson, and Adrien Olson; sister, Carol Lee (David) Ames of Pierre, SD; nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Chip was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll and Judith Olson; his grandparents, and aunts and uncles.
Pearl Harbor was recognized on Tuesday, 80 years after the attack. Garretson residents speak about their memories of that time, and how it affected their lives. Local insurance agent Mark Garry is retiring after 41 years in his career, and the GHS girls basketball and the wrestlers see some great success in their season openers. Plus, Christmas in South Dakota through the decades and the Garretson School staff pull together for the local food pantry.
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In November 2009, Norinda (Sandbulte) Northrup lost her 17-year old daughter, Tina Sandbulte, in a car accident. While working through the grief, Northrup decided to hold a fundraiser each year in her memory.
This year is the twelfth anniversary since her death; this year's seniors were in kindergarten that year.
"She loved helping people and the cause she really believed in was the Children's Miracle Network," wrote Northrup. She describes her daughter as fun and generous and wanted to keep that spirit alive.
Starting with the first radiothon in 2007, Tina began raising funds for the Children's Miracle Network.
"I knew Chris Carter and he was the DJ for KTWB," said Northrup. "We were listening and I kept hearing names of the doctors in the NICU that I recognized so we went and were going to donate. Chris asked me why I came and I said because my first baby had been in the NICU for 2 weeks until he passed away (and that baby, Chad Lee, would be 39 years old today). The doctors were still working there and were amazing. He made me tell the story on the air. [My daughters] Sara and Tina were with me and had really never heard the story before so I think it had a bigger impact on them than I thought. The next year, they were both cheerleaders so we had just a mini fundraiser. And from then on Tina would go around and ask people for donations when it came to that time of the year."
As the elementary school administrative assistant, Northrup wanted to keep the fundraiser accessible to all school students.
Students are allowed to wear pajamas or hats to school in exchange for a $1 or more donation that day, with all donations going towards Children's Miracle Network.
"We are in the kid business at school here," said Northrup, "so I guess I figured it would be a good thing to raise money for the kids at the Castle!"
The administration has agreed to help each year with the great cause, and since then, over a thousand dollars per year is raised by the Garretson School students and the community.
"Each year donations have been more than the year before!" wrote Northrup. She asks the community and school to help exceed that again.
Donations can be brought to the school, or money can be sent via Venmo to @Norinda-Northrup by December 10.
Compared to other Great Plains states, South Dakota is off to a slow start in getting children ages 5-11 vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Drew Prenger of South Dakota received a COVID-19 vaccination in November 2021. Photo: Courtesy Sanford Health
With child vaccines available for nearly a month, so far only about one in 20 eligible South Dakota children aged 5-11 has received a dose of the vaccine against the virus that causes COVID-19, according to the state Department of Health.
In an analysis of data from the U.S. Census and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, updated on Nov. 22, South Dakota had the lowest child vaccination rate of all Great Plains states.
At that time, 3.4% of eligible South Dakota children ages 5-11 had received at least one dose of the two-dose Pfizer vaccine regimen, compared to Minnesota at 14.5%, Nebraska at 9.8%, North Dakota at 6.8%, Montana at 6.1% and Wyoming at 3.7%. Rhode Island and Vermont are highest in the nation at 18% of children ages 5-11 vaccinated and Texas is lowest at 1%.
Health officials say the vaccines are safe for children and can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and development of new variants, while also reducing symptoms for those who are infected.
The CDC reported in October that scientific trials showed the Pfizer vaccine was about 91% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children ages 5-11, about the same protection rate as adults. The federal government made about 30,000 child vaccine doses available to South Dakota medical providers in early November. Reports of side effects have been minimal, with a sore arm at the injection site the most common.
Yet many South Dakota parents remain hesitant as they weigh vaccine concerns against concerns about the harmful effects of the virus itself.
The top reasons South Dakota parents are deciding not to vaccinate their children include concerns about side effects, lack of trust in the government, uncertainty if their children need it at all, and a desire to wait and see if it is proven safe, according to a QuoteWizard analysis using data from a U.S. Census Bureau survey.
But health officials statewide want parents to know the vaccine is safe, that it prevents hospitalization and death due to the virus, and that it has been tested and proven to be safe.
“COVID is here; COVID is real,” said Dr. Kara Bruning, clinical lead for pediatrics at Avera Health. “It is definitely going around our communities, and we need to keep our kids safe now.”
While South Dakota hit its peak for COVID-19 cases in November 2020, the virus and the newer Delta variant remain a major concern for health officials, including positive cases among children. As of late November 2021, about 9,250 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in children nine and under (about 6.6% of all cases), while 19,900 cases have been reported in people ages 10-19 (about 14.2% of all cases.) No deaths have been reported in those age groups, though dozens of hospitalizations have been reported.
Outbreaks are still occurring in South Dakota schools, including at Grandview Elementary School in Rapid City, where 50 confirmed cases among students and staff led to a temporary shift to remote learning in late October.
Vaccines were given emergency approval for adults late last year and have been widely available since the spring, but until recently, children under 12 were not eligible.
That changed in late October, when the U.S. Food & Drug Administration FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for children aged 5 to 11.
The pediatric vaccine has a lower dosage than that used for adults and teens, and like the full-dose vaccine, it is administered as two doses given three weeks apart.
So far, more than 34,000 children under age 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in South Dakota.
The South Dakota health department dashboard shows that as of Nov. 22, 7,156 children ages 5-11 had been vaccinated, roughly 5% of those eligible. That compares to 18,480 youths ages 12-15, or 38% of those eligible, being vaccinated and 9,542 youths ages 16-17, or 43% of those eligible now vaccinated.
Adults overall have a higher vaccination rate, and the older a person gets, the more likely they are to be vaccinated, according to state data. As a whole, about 70 percent of South Dakotans 12 and over have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to state data.
News Watch heard from more than a dozen parents across the state about their decision on whether to have their children vaccinated, and a common theme from parents regardless of their conclusion was a desire to do what they feel is best for their children.
It is also clear that parents are not taking decisions about their children’s health lightly, and the COVID-19 vaccine has become a heated and emotional topic for some, whether they decide to vaccinate or not.
Katie Martin described a number of factors that went into the decision by her and her husband not to vaccinate their two young sons.
Martin, who relocated to Rapid City last fall due to her husband’s job in the U.S. Air Force, weighed the low death rate for children who contract COVID-19 and the likelihood of some natural immunity since her entire family had the virus last winter. Ultimately, she was greatly concerned about the newness of the vaccine.
Her children have received all other pediatric vaccines, and they got flu shots this year.
Her husband received his vaccine in February, but for the rest of the family, it’s a “wait and see” approach, she said, adding that her pediatrician did not insist on her kids getting the shot, either.
“For us, COVID-19 is just not something that affects children enough to risk an unknown vaccine,” Martin said.
Sioux Falls parents Renee and Ben Forred said they plan to vaccinate their three children who are now eligible. Their reasoning comes, in part, from Ben Forred’s career working in biomedical research and his understanding of how clinical trials work and the way scientists ensure safety of medications and vaccinations.
“I can completely understand people’s reluctance and hesitancy,” he said. “But when I’ve had friends and family talk to me, I’ve just always been telling them to avoid that piece of advice to ‘go out and do your own research’ when there are people who have dedicated their careers to doing this. Find a doctor. Find an expert who can give you their input.”
From a more practical standpoint, Renee Forred said the family is just hoping to avoid any more illness and quarantining. Their whole family had COVID-19 over the past month, and having children home sick from school while also juggling careers, household care and parenting tasks was stressful.
“I think the main thing is we all want this to be done, and we should do whatever we can to protect our families,” she said.
Doctors recognize that many parents have questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine for children, but they also want parents to know the vaccine is tested and proven safe.
In the days after the pediatric dosage of the vaccine was approved, more than 200 pediatricians in both North Dakota and South Dakota signed onto a letter strongly encouraging parents to vaccinate their children.
“The COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children,” the letter reads. “This vaccine has undergone rigorous testing and in-depth studies to ensure safety and effective protection against COVID-19 infection.”
The letter goes on to state that the vaccine is “very good” at preventing infections, “excellent” at preventing severe infections and “outstanding at preventing COVID-19 deaths.”
“To us, even one child dying from a vaccine-preventable illness such as COVID-19 is one too many,” it reads.
Dr. Santiago Lopez, a pediatric infectious disease specialist with Sanford Health, was one of the doctors who helped write the letter. He said he as seen no “red flags” in regard to side effects among children who’ve received the vaccine both on a local and national scale.
Lopez also noted that more than 2 million children have gotten at least one dose nationally, and he hopes as more families see kids getting vaccinated without any issues, they’ll feel more confident vaccinating their children as well.
At Avera Health, Bruning said the medical community must also educate parents on the risks to children who are unvaccinated.
In the U.S., thousands of children have been hospitalized with the virus, Bruning said, and CDC data shows the rate of hospitalization increased tenfold with the rise of the Delta variant. Additionally, children are also at risk of developing “long covid,” even if they have mild symptoms.
Another risk to children is multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a rare but dangerous disease that arises in children as a complication from COVID-19.
“These kids come in in shock,” Bruning said. “They come in to the ICU with heart, kidney and liver problems … some of them get put on a ventilator. Some of them have heart problems. If we can prevent it by giving a vaccine, that’s definitely the way to go.”
Parents are urged to discuss the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their children with their pediatrician. The state also offers vaccine information, including facts debunking common myths surrounding the vaccine, at the health department website, covid.sd.gov. That website can also direct people to find a vaccine provider near them.
Starting tonight (Thursday) and for the next two weekends, The Premiere Playhouse will be putting on "The Christmas Carol," which is being heralded as a "Broadway-level production." With a script from The Guthrie, a cast of 54, and a professionally-built set, it promises to hold up to that standard, and two Garretson School students will be participating in the production.
Ebenezer Scrooge (Tom Roberts) scares Street Urchins Collin Tebben (left) and Leif Moritz when they beg for some money. Photo by Lezlee Parker.
Garretson High School senior Morgan Moritz has had a love for acting since she was young, and now she's gotten her 8 year old brother, Leif, involved as well. Leif (pronounced "Layf") is a third grader at Garretson Elementary.
M. Moritz began dance at age 4, and got her first taste of the stage at recital. Each year, recital was the best part, because she could get back up on stage and perform. When there was an opportunity to participate in Missoula Children's Theatre's "Z is for Zebra" at age 9, there was no turning back. She has been dancing, singing, and acting ever since, winning accolades and awards.
When Moritz found out that The Premiere Playhouse (formerly Sioux Empire Theatre Company) was going to be putting on a production of "The Christmas Carol," she wanted to try out for a part. This was the year her dance schedule would allow for participation in a larger production. Prior participation in competition dance left little time, though she's been a part of Garretson's one-act plays and honor choir as well as summer camp productions since middle school.
M. Moritz was given the part of Dierdre Fezziwig in "The Christmas Carol," and at the first few rehearsals learned they were still on the hunt for an 8-10 year old boy. Even though his only stage experience was being a part of a gymnastics recital this past June, she knew her brother would be perfect.
Since then, L. Moritz has begged to go to practice, and has made friends easily with other children in the production. He has a triple part as a city child, street urchin, and as a school child, and will be participating in singing carols on-stage.
"It's definitely been an experience," M. Moritz said of her participation. Her part involves an entire ballroom dance scene, which her dance background has made her perfect for. She was showcased by the director to her castmates on how to make the dance look good on stage.
Morgan Moritz as Dierdre Fezziwig (center) dances with her partner David (Josh Allen) while Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig (Rick Huffman and Lisa Kutter, left) look on. Photo by Bart Workman.
Veteran theater director Lary Betten stated that the cast ranges in age from 8 to 92, and practice has been made interesting by not having a single night when the whole cast could be in one place at the same time until dress rehearsal.
The playbill states that, "'A Christmas Carol' recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man."
The part of Ebenezer Scrooge is being portrayed by local author and actor Tom Roberts, who is also known for his children's books, including "Twas the Night Before Christ" and "The Christmas Journey." Bob Cratchit will be played by Bart Workman, and Rick Weiland will be the Ghost of Jacob Marley. Both have been a part of the local theater scene in the past, and Weiland serves as President on the Board of Directors for Premiere Playhouse.
The final pieces are coming together, and so far M. Moritz is pleased with how it looks. The Premiere Playhouse website describes the set as "intricate" and costuming as "lavish and highly detailed." While she was still waiting on hers to be completed, M Moritz raved about her brother's costumes.
"He looks like a little prince," she said of his school child costume.
"A Christmas Carol" is being held at the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux Falls Dec 2-5 and 9-12 with both evening and matinee performances. Tickets can be purchased on-line at ThePremierePlayhouse.com, WashingtonPavilion.org, or by calling the Pavilion box office at 605-367-6000.
Just before Thanksgiving, on Wednesday, Nov. 24, the Governor’s office issued a press release stating that interim Secretary of Corrections Tim Reisch will be stepping down effective Dec. 8. The current Deputy Secretary of Corrections and acting Warden of the State Penitentiary, Doug Clark, will replace Reisch as interim secretary.
Clark is a graduate of LeSueur High School and attended both Gustavus Adolphus College and University of Sioux Falls.
He began work as a guard at the SD Penitentiary in 1994.
In 2008, he became the director of field operations of Parole Services.
In 2015 he was appointed executive director of the South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles. He represented South Dakota on the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS), including serving as chair of the ICAOS Rules Committee and on the ICAOS Executive Committee.
In 2019 he began working as the Deputy Secretary of the DOC. He has worked as interim warden at the prison in Sioux Falls since July of this year while concurrently continuing his role as deputy secretary. Doug Clark and his wife Tana Clark are Garretson residents.
“We are tremendously grateful to General Reisch for stepping in during a time of great need for DOC. Doug also stepped up and steered the Penitentiary through a challenging period,” said Gov. Kristi Noem.
This past summer was a time of shakeup and upheaval for the Department of Corrections. After allegations of sexual misconduct and nepotism at at the State Penitentiary, the Warden Darin Young and Deptuy Wardern Jennifer Dreiske were fired this past July. Corrections Secretary Mike Leidholt was placed on administrative leave and annonced his resignation and early retirement in August. Rien Fitzpatrick, a guard, was indicted by a Minnehaha County grand jury on a charge of committing sexual acts prohibited between prison employees and prisoners.
Gov. Noem also announced last Wednesday the appointment of a new warden, Daniel Sullivan. Sullivan has served many correctional roles throughout his 23-year career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Sullivan also served nearly 10 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
SIOUX FALLS – Three of the seven businesses in Garretson that sell alcohol failed county compliance checks this year, Minnehaha County Auditor Ben Kyte reported during the Tuesday, Nov. 23, county commission meeting.
Auditor Ben Kyte (Photo by Dave Baumeister)
Kyte gave the report on 63 establishments licensed by the county that sell alcohol. And while 55 passed, eight of those failed the most recent stings.
In Garretson, Palisades Oil, The Gulch and Dollar General all failed compliance checks.
These checks involved underage customers buying alcohol. South Dakota law sets the age limit to buy alcohol at age 21.
Other county businesses to fail were El Mezcal in Dell Rapids, Monarch Lounge and the Safari Bar in Renner, and The Dug Out and Sunshine Grocery in Hartford.
Businesses that fail compliance checks need to show that steps are in place to keep underage sales from happening again, and owners will have to detail those steps before their liquor licenses are renewed for 2022.
Dispensary apps ready
Kyte also explained the upcoming process for obtaining the one medical marijuana dispensary license available in Minnehaha County.
This license is in addition to ones being made available in the county’s incorporated municipalities.
He said that his office is accepting applications until Monday, Dec. 13.
To apply, non-refundable fees of $5,050 must be submitted for application and publishing.
In addition, a $100,000 licensing fee must also be made at the time of application; however, that fee is refundable and will be returned to applicants not awarded the license.
On Friday, Dec. 17, a random selection will be made among all of the applications received. The auditor’s office will then review the winner to see if that person or business meets criteria established by the county and state.
If not, the license will be awarded to the next applicant selected, if they meet all the criteria.
Because of the background checks, the process may take up to 60 days.
The next meeting of the commission will be Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the Minnehaha County Administration Building at 6th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls.
Public input is always welcome during these meetings.
Saturday, December 11 will be Garretson's Hometown Christmas celebration. All are invited to the event, which begins with a Community Appreciation Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and will end that evening with the Parade of Lights. During the entire weekend, local merchants will have special hours and sales.
To kick off Saturday's events, the Garretson Commercial Club will be hosting the Community Appreciation Breakfast with help from the Legion. They will be serving french toast and sausage.
A free will donation will be accepted for the meal, and proceeds will go towards a sound system that will be placed on Main Street. The sound system will be wired to play music during the holiday and summer seasons and will allow announcements to be heard from 2nd Street to 4th Street during parades and other celebrations. The Commercial Club is working hard to have the system in place in the next year or two. Wine tastings from Humble Hill Winery will be held at the Treasure Chest for a free will donation to the sound system that afternoon from noon until 2, as well.
The Treasure Chest will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Both days they are having a sale on Melissa and Doug toys and Mastercraft puzzles, and on Saturday any donation to the food pantry between 10:00 a.m. and noon will receive a ticket to the Kids' Arts and Crafts event.
The Kids' Arts and Crafts event will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the school with crafting tickets available at $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Storytime with Garrick will be from 1:30 until 2:30, and Santa Claus will also be present from 1:00 until 3:00 and accepting letters from children. Letters with a return address may receive a reply!
Santa letters will also be accepted at Light the Park, a festival of lights at Split Rock Park that is open Thursdays through Sundays all month (and other weekdays as volunteers are available). Santa himself is scheduled to be there enjoying the lights and handing out treats after the parade! Freewill donations toward Light the Park go towards park beautification and improvement, and ensuring next year's event is just as spectacular.
Spectacular gifts can be found at the Holiday Vendor Fair, which will be at the Legion from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
And speaking of gifts, Treatment for Toys will be held at Palisades Chiropractic from 9:00 a.m. until noon, a yearly event by Dr. Nick Schotzko that benefits both the person donating and local children. Those who donate a new toy can claim a spot that morning for an adjustment. The elves say to snag that spot early, as they go fast!
The Garretson Food Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, and they'll be hosting a contest where five winners will receive a $25 gift certificate.
Tucker's Walk Vineyard will be hosting wine tastings and special snacks at their tasting room located two miles southwest of Garretson on Highway 11 from noon until 8:00 p.m.
The Garretson Museum will also be open on Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Donut holes, coffee, and cider will be available, and a contest to guess the number of pieces of candy in a jar will net the winner the entire jar!
That afternoon, the fire department will be having fire truck rides and the Kringen family will be having horse-drawn buggy rides around town. Both begin at 1:00 p.m. and go until 3:00 p.m. with lines beginning in front of the fire department building.
To finish off the day-long celebration, a Parade of Lights will be on Main Street from 5th Street to 2nd Street. The community is encouraged to make a float or decorate a horse, tractor, truck, or themselves with lights and have fun.
The Sports Cabin, The Combine, and The Gulch will all be open for dinner with happy hour and food specials. Jesse James Country Store and Palisades Oil will also be open for any convenience needs.
Plan for a fun-filled day for all ages! The full schedule can be found below and on-line at VisitGarretsonSD.com/hometown-christmas.
Hometown Christmas December 10th-11th, 2021
Friday, Dec. 10th 10:00am–5:00pm The Treasure Chest–20% off Melissa & Doug toys & Mastercraft puzzles. 5:00pm– 10:00pm Light the Park – Split Rock Park 6:30am-Close Sports Cabin – Fri and Sat Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00pm, Food Specials
Saturday, Dec. 11th 7:00am–9:00pm Garretson Food Center – Register for one of five, $25 GFC gift cards to be given away. 9:00am–Noon FREE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST at the American Legion- French Toast, Sausage and Beverage. Free Will donation for the Garretson Main Street sound system. 9:00am-3:00pm Garretson Museum - FREE donut holes, coffee and cider. Guess the number of candy pieces in jar and win the jar. 9:00am–2:00pm Holiday Vendor Fair at the Legion 9:00am–Noon Treatment for Toys at Palisades Chiropractic – Stop in with a New Toy worth $15 or more and get a FREE Treatment! Toys will be donated locally. 9:00am–Noon Food Pantry Item for Free Craft ticket - Drop off a Food Pantry item at The Treasure Chest and receive 1 FREE ticket per food item for Kids Crafts at the School Commons (max 5 Free tickets). 10:00am -5:00pm The Treasure Chest – 20% off Melissa & Doug toys & Mastercraft puzzles. Stop in and sample our new freezer dried products. 11:30 am “Shop Garretson First” drawings at the Legion. 1:30pm-2:30pm Story Time at the School by Garrick Moritz. 1:00pm–3:00pm Kids Christmas Crafts with Santa Claus present ‘til 3:00 pm at the Garretson School Commons ($1 per craft). Kids, bring your letters for Santa Claus. Noon–8:00pm Tucker’s Walk Vineyard –2 miles West on Hwy 11 at 48348 254th St. Wine tasting and special snacks available along with specialty wine drinks. Noon–2:00pm Humble Hill Winery- Wine tasting at the Treasure Chest with a Free Will donation for the Garretson Main Street Sound System 1:00 pm–3:00pm Fire Truck Rides & Kringen Horse Rides (weather permitting) Line up for rides at the Fire Station. 5:00pm–10:00pm Light the Park- Splitrock Park with Santa present 6:00-7:30pm with treats 6:30pm Christmas Parade of Lights - line-up on 5th Street facing West. Parade begins at City Hall. Light up your horse, dog, tractor, truck/car, make a float, etc. No registration necessary. Call John 594-3423. 6:30am-Close Sports Cabin – Fri and Sat Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00pm, Food Specials 4:00pm –Close The Combine – Prime Rib Special 11:00am-Close The Gulch – Check for weekend food special
Merchant Weekend Hours: Garretson Food Center: Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm, Sun 9am-6pm Garretson Museum: Sat. 9am-3pm Humble Hill Winery: Sat. at Treasure Chest- Noon-2:00pm Tucker’s Walk Winery: Sat Noon-8pm The Combine: Fri. 4pm-close, Sat. 7am-close, Sun. 7am-close Palisades Oil: daily 7:00am – 8:00pm Jesse James: daily 6am-11pm The Gulch: daily - noon to close The Sports Cabin: Fri. 6:30am-close w/Happy Hour 4-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am-close The Treasure Chest: Fri. 10am–5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm
Three Garretson businesses were caught selling alcohol to minors in an undercover sting by the county. Hometown Christmas is coming up on December 11 with a parade of lights, and Garretson resident Doug Clark received quite a promotion. Plus, the 2021 GHS football team was honored at its recent banquet, two Garretson students are participating in "The Christmas Carol" at the Orpheum in Sioux Falls, and the quarter Honor Rolls for High School and Middle School students are out!
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