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CONTACT US OPINION PHONE: (605) 665-7811 (800) 743-2968 NEWS FAX: Post-Pipeline: (605) 665-1721 ADVERTISING FAX: (605) 665-0288 WEBSITE: Shifting Gears www.yankton.net ––––– here’s one good thing (at least one … depending on which side SUBSCRIPTIONS/ of the issue you’re on) that can be taken from the scuttling of CIRCULATION the Keystone XL pipeline project last Friday. Extension 104 We can now focus our attentions more on the overall issue [email protected] Tof climate change and its impact on our planet, rather than grapple CLASSIFIED ADS over a project that really figured to be a small player in the scheme of Extension 116 things. [email protected] As we stated in this space last week prior to President Obama’s NEWS DEPT. announcement, the Keystone pipeline was not going to spell envi- Extension 114 ronmental doom for the planet, nor was it going to be the sprawling [email protected] shovel-ready economic stimulant that proponents have argued it The Rez of the Story SPORTS DEPT. would be. Even without the pipeline, the Alberta tar sands are going to be Extension 106 harvested, marketed and, for lack of a better word, burned. The [email protected] demise of Keystone doesn’t change that. ADVERTISING DEPT. A Human Focus Also, the State Department analysis of the project reported that Extension 122 while the project had the potential to create up to 42,000 jobs, they [email protected] would have been only temporary positions. The actual figure for BUSINESS OFFICE permanent, full-time jobs was placed at about 50. Extension 119 According to FiveThirtyEight.com, counties along the pipeline [email protected] On Being Thankful would have seen an increase in revenue, but the overall economic im- NEW MEDIA: pact of the project would have been quite small for the U.S. economy. Extension 136 All this belies much of the hand-wringing reaction dished out BY VINCE TWO EAGLES strength of the spirit to shield you in sudden [email protected] by proponents of the project since last week, who sound as though misfortune. But do not distress yourself with COMPOSING DEPT. Obama murdered a golden goose. Hau Mitakuepi (Greetings My Relatives), dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue Extension 129 So, let’s dispense with this symbolic episode and concentrate Imbedded in the Dakotah cultural perspec- and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, [email protected] more on overall climate issues, which are becoming more pressing as tive is the notion about being thankful — of be gentle with yourself. the years pass and the future grows warmer. course meaning being imbued with the “state “You are a child of the universe, no less than * * * A key environmental item actually did occur last week when of thankfulness.” This subject is of particular the trees and the stars; and whether or not it MANAGERS New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderma issued subpoenas to importance because of the holiday “Thanks- is clear to you, the universe is unfolding as it Gary L. Wood petroleum goliath ExxonMobil after evidence came forth that the giving” coming up on the 26th of this month. should. Publisher company had misled its stockholders and consumers (or, in broader I wanted to be one of the Native col- “Therefore be at peace with God, terms, the world) about the impact of climate change. It was reported umnists who remind Americans annu- whatever you conceive Him to be, Michele Schievelbein earlier this fall by InsideClimate News, a Pulitzer Prize-winning web- ally about the true history behind the Advertising Director and whatever your labors and aspira- based operation, that Exxon (as it was once known) knew as far back so called “spirit” of the holiday — but tions, in the noisy confusion of life Jim Gevens as 1977 about the impact of petroleum on the climate, but it used a not this week. keep peace with your soul. Circulation Director well-funded campaign of disinformation to keep this knowledge under In the spirit of Thanksgiving or “With all its sham, drudgery and wraps and delay efforts to address the issue. more precisely “being in the state of broken dreams, it is still a beauti- Tonya Schild According to The New Yorker magazine, last week’s headlines are Business Manager thankfulness,” let me share this bit of ful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be part of an increasingly effective environmental effort that has finally prose authored by a American writer, happy.” Tera Schmidt captured the momentum in addressing the impact of fossil fuels on poet, and attorney from Terre Haute, I know from experience that Classified Manager the climate. There is also an economic logic tied to it: The world Indiana, Max Ehrmann, who accord- my efforts to further the narrative has five times as much carbon in its fossil fuel reserves as can be ing to Wikipedia is widely known for Vince about the “Native American Story” Kelly Hertz safely burned. These “stranded assets” are causing some investors Editor his now famous “Desiderata” (Latin puts me at risk for plunging into the to change their minds, according to The New Yorker: “… (Portfolios) — “things desired”). Mr. Ehrmann’s TWO EAGLES destructive lure of negativity and James D. Cimburek and endowments worth a total of $2.6 trillion in assets have begun poem has helped me to sustain a hopelessness. Our story, however Sports Editor to divest from fossil fuels. The smart money is heading elsewhere.” positive outlook and by sharing it convoluted, is still, and forever must Beth Rye And there is hope in this area because alternative energy sourc- I sincerely hope it will do the same for you. be, included in the written pages of human Digital Media Director es, such as solar and wind, are becoming bigger and more acces- “Desiderata” goes something like this: history. As a writer sometimes submerged sible players in the energy field. Also, the efforts to increase energy “Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and in the researching of the sordid detail of Kathy Larson efficiency are having an increased impact on America’s overall con- remember what peace there may be in silence. America’s treatment (past and present) of its Composing Manager sumption. While the transition away from a fossil fuel-based culture As far as possible without surrender be on good Native population I never-the-less fine it neces- may take us decades, the journey appears to be well under way. terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly sary to rely on the peacefulness one finds in There’s no one answer to addressing the climate change issue. and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull remembering to be thankful in living each and While killing Keystone probably has some symbolic weight to it, and ignorant; they too have their story. every day. * * * much more must be done than embracing symbolism. And that’s “Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are The lessons learned from being in a state DAILY STAFF going to take getting enough people on the same page in realizing a vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself of thankfulness are enormous. In addition Reilly Biel problem that must be addressed now. with others, you may become vain and bitter; to the nice big turkey and all the trimmings Cassandra Brockmoller kmh for always there will be greater and lesser per- to share with your families this year, teach Brandi Bue sons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as Rob Buckingham yourself, each other, your children, and your Caryn Chappelear well as your plans. grandchildren to not be so concerned with Randy Dockendorf “Keep interested in your own career, what they don’t have but with what they have. Jeannine Economy however humble; it is a real possession in the Especially, be mindful of our relationships in Rachel Frederick ABOUT THIS PAGE changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in our lives. I am convinced that this is the well Jeremy Hoeck your business affairs; for the world is full of where from we draw our strengths, courage, Nicole Myers The View page provides a forum for open discussion of issues and interests Robert Nielsen affecting our readers. Initialed editorials represent the opinion of the writer, but trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue and other attributes that will sustain us to Diana Smallwood not necessarily that of the PRESS & DAKOTAN. Bylined columns represent the there is; many persons strive for high ideals; follow the “Red Road” (the road of success, David Stephenson view of the author. We welcome letters on current topics. Questions regarding the and everywhere life is full of heroism. happiness and good health) as we Indian Cathy Sudbeck Views page should be directed to Kelly Hertz at [email protected]/. “Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affec- people say. I know its early, but heartfelt JoAnn Wiebelhaus tion. Neither be cynical about love; for in the nevertheless--have a happy, safe and thankful Brenda Willcuts face of all aridity [dullness] and disenchant- holiday season everyone. Alissa Woockman IN HISTORY ment it is perennial [enduring] as the grass. And now you know the rez of the story. By The Associated Press National League Cy Young Award. “Take kindly the counsel of the years, grace- Doksha (later) … * * * Today is Tuesday, Nov. 10, the 314th Five years ago: President Barack fully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture Published Daily day of 2015. There are 51 days left in the Obama cut short his visit to his boy- year. hood home in Indonesia because of an Monday-Saturday Today’s Highlights in History: On ash cloud from Mount Merapi, and flew Periodicals postage Nov. 10, 1975, the U.N. General Assembly to South Korea for an economic summit. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR approved a resolution equating Zionism French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s re- paid at Yankton, South with racism (the world body repealed the form raising the retirement age from 60 to Dakota, under the act of resolution in Dec. 1991). The ore-hauling 62 became law, a victory for the conserv- ‘Thank You For Serving’ Poll Results March 3, 1979. ship SS Edmund Fitzgerald mysteriously ative government and a defeat for unions Preston R. Olson, Bridgewater The results of the most recent Internet poll on the Press Weekly Dakotian sank during a storm in Lake Superior with that had waged massive strikes and street the loss of all 29 crew members. protests. Miranda Lambert received three Chef de Gare, The Society of 40 Men and 8 Horses & Dakotan’s Web site are as follows: established June 6, 1861. On this date: In 1775, the U.S. Ma- Country Music Association Awards on her (40 and 8), Grand du South Dakota Voiture 180 Yankton Daily Press and rines were organized under authority of 27th birthday, including album of the year; I’m a veteran who served in the U.S Navy LATEST RESULTS: Dakotian established April the Continental Congress. Brad Paisley was named entertainer of Do you think some individuals convicted of petty In 1871, journalist-explorer Henry M. the year. Movie producer Dino De Lau- during the beginning of the Vietnam War, the 26, 1875. Lebanon and Berlin Crisis. There were no crimes should be given the option of donating blood to Postmaster: Send Stanley found Scottish missionary David rentiis, 91, died in Beverly Hills, California. a local blood bank in lieu of paying a fine? Livingstone, who had not been heard from One year ago: President Barack “Thank You for serving” when we came home, address changes to Yankton No...... 53% for years, near Lake Tanganyika in central Obama, at the start of a visit to Beijing, but I still remember the “Welcome Home Daily Press & Dakotan, Africa. announced that the United States and Ye s ...... 40% 319 Walnut, Yankton, SD In 1919, the American Legion opened China would start granting visas to each Vietnam Veterans” homecoming the weekend Not sure...... 7% 57078. its first national convention in Minneapolis. other’s citizens valid for up to a decade. of Sept. 16, 2006, in Pierre along with the TOTAL VOTES CAST ...... 263 In 1925, actor Richard Burton was A suicide bomber set off explosives at a dedication of the Vietnam Memorial, which The Press & Dakotan Internet poll is not a scientific sur- * * * born Richard Walter Jenkins in Pontrhy- school in northern Nigeria, killing at least approximately 40,000 attended. vey and reflects the opinions only of those who choose to dyfen, Wales. 48 students in the latest attack by sus- participate. The results should not be construed as an ac- MEMBERSHIPS In 1938, Kate Smith first sang Irving pected Boko Haram militants. Chicago I also attended the World War II Memorial curate representation or scientific measurement of public Berlin’s “God Bless America” on her CBS White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu was and the Korean War Memorial dedications in opinion. The Yankton Daily radio program. Turkish statesman Mustafa a unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of Press & Dakotan is a Kemal Ataturk died in Istanbul at age 57. the Year award and New York Mets pitcher 2001 and 2004, respectively, and was honored ——— member of the Associ- to speak at the dedication of the Lake Norden In 1942, Winston Churchill delivered Jacob deGrom was voted NL Rookie of CURRENT QUESTION: ated Press, the Inland a speech in London in which he said, “I the Year. Veteran Memorial dedication. On their wall Daily Press Association have not become the King’s First Minister Today’s Birthdays: Film composer of area veterans are the names of my three Do you support sending U.S. ground troops into and the South Dakota to preside over the liquidation of the Brit- Ennio Morricone is 87. Blues singer Bobby Syria? Newspaper Association. ish Empire.” Rush is 81. Actor Albert Hall is 78. Country brothers and me. Visiting these sites brings To cast your vote in the PRESS & DAKOTAN’S Internet The Associated Press In 1951, customer-dialed long-dis- singer Donna Fargo is 74. Former Sen. back many memories, good and sad. poll, log on to our website at www.yankton.net. is entitled exclusively tance telephone service began as Mayor Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., is 72. Lyricist Veterans Day is Nov. 11, the day we thank to use of all the local M. Leslie Denning of Englewood, New Tim Rice is 71. Rock singer-musician our veterans for protecting the freedom we news printed in this Jersey, called Alameda, California, Mayor Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake and Palmer) newspaper. Frank Osborne without operator assis- is 68. Actress-dancer Ann Reinking is 66. enjoy --- and take for granted. Many Americans them and drove off with a tear in my eye, as I tance. Actor Jack Scalia is 65. Movie director don’t realize the sacrifices so many Americans greatly appreciated their “thank you” and will In 1954, the U.S. Marine Corps Me- Roland Emmerich is 60. Actor Matt Cra- * * * morial, depicting the raising of the Ameri- ven is 59. Actor-comedian Sinbad is 59. have made, their lives and property lost from remember those few minutes forever. SUBSCRIPTION can flag on Iwo Jima in 1945, was dedi- Actress Mackenzie Phillips is 56. Author the American War of Independence in 1775 to May we always remember that “The true RATES* cated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower Neil Gaiman is 55. Actress Vanessa Angel the Afghanistan War today. soldier does not fight because he hates what in Arlington, Virginia. is 52. Actor Hugh Bonneville (TV: “Down- I was in Sioux Falls recently and, while (Payable in advance) In 1969, the children’s educational ton Abbey”) is 52. Actor-comedian Tommy is in front of him, but because he loves what is CARRIER DELIVERY program “Sesame Street” made its debut Davidson is 52. Actor Michael Jai White is putting fuel in my vehicle, a young Native behind him.” 1-month...... $12.09 on National Educational Television (later 51. Country singer Chris Cagle is 47. Actor- American boy came over to me after reading a When you lay your head down on your PBS). comedian Tracy Morgan is 47. 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