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Rural churches struggle for survival

Shrinking population is just one of many factors that are coming into play for the struggles of rural area churches. In addition to a smaller populace, roads, travel conditions and church attendance becoming less and less of a priority for many, rural churches are especially feeling the pinch.

Faulkton educator addresses violent video games and their consequences

Recently, we had the opportunity as an elementary staff to view a presentation entitled “Love and Logic” by Dr. Charles Fay.
Dr. Fay is a psychologist who works with parents and educators on managing challenging behaviors in children. One of the topics Dr. Fay covers in his presentations is kids’ love of video games.

The Rev. Tim Koch, showing his master's thesis project. Photo by Faulk County Record

Pastor earns second master’s degree after 1,100-year-old Bible study

The Rev. Tim Koch of churches in Cresbard and Wecota has delved deep into Manuscript 2193, a 10th-century Bible, as his master’s thesis project. “I have found that the further that you delve into the text, the deeper understanding you seek, the more faithful you become and rather than that faith becoming simpler, it becomes infinitely more complex,” Koch said.

Kyle Ortmeier with other FHS students Allie Lowinske, Dade Monroe and Kaitlin Heitmann are filmed having lunch at Faulkton High School. Photo by Faulk County Record

Faulkton student’s work against obesity attracts film crew

Kyle Ortmeier brought a few guests to school with him on Friday, Jan. 25: a documentary film crew. Ortmeier will be part of a big-name documentary discussing the national pandemic childhood obesity. Katie Couric of CBS News and Laurie David, producer of “An Inconvenient Truth,” are co-producers on the project.

Carnival of Silver Skates celebrates 75 years in Groton

From its humble beginnings, the Carnival of Silver Skates has grown to a major event that celebrated its 75th year this past weekend. The Jubilee performance featured 108 skaters from the community, both young and past skaters.

Bradley Christian School offers educational alternative

When Bobby and Anna Postal of Bradley wanted their children to have an education that centered around Christian principals, they decided the public school system wasn’t where they wanted to send their kids. Instead, they started their own one-room schoolhouse in their community.

“It’s about implementing Christ in their education and into the lives of our youth,” Bobby said. “It’s about making that be a bigger part of the (education) process.”

Russian adoption ban concerns South Dakota couples

Late last month Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Dima Yakovlev Bill which will prohibit Americans from adopting Russian children. That doesn’t sit well with several area families all of whom have adopted Russian children.