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Mr. Peanuts to retire July 6; will return to volunteer at Park School after ranch plans
Summary
At a public meeting, an attendee identifying himself as Mr. Peanuts announced he will retire on July 6, spend time on South Dakota ranches this spring and fall, and return the first of October to volunteer at Park School; he thanked colleagues and noted Park School's five-star rating.
Mr. Peanuts, a public commenter at the meeting, announced, "So July 6th, I will officially retire," and drew applause as he outlined plans to spend more time with family and to work on ranches in South Dakota before returning to volunteer at Park School.
He said his immediate plan is a family vacation, then trips to South Dakota to help with what he described as "about 600 plus baby calves and cattle," noting he expects to be in South Dakota in May and for about a month in September. He said, after those commitments, he will return to the area and begin volunteering at Park School on Oct. 1.
Mr. Peanuts credited several people who helped him arrange the volunteer work. He thanked "Todd Duquette" for coordinating clearances that would allow his October return and thanked "Dale Rhodes" and "Jacki Greene" for their support. He also named Brett Humphrey and Lori Hellenbrand among those he had spoken with about his future plans.
Reflecting on his career, Mr. Peanuts said the past 11 years included work with a range of colleagues and noted interactions with "Tony Evers," referencing Evers's earlier role at the Department of Public Instruction and his current role as governor. He also mentioned Maggie Mae Kenworthy and "Mollie B," and described staff as "a truly dedicated, talented group of professionals."
He highlighted an institutional achievement for Park School, saying the school had "significantly exceeded expectations, achieving a five-star rating," a remark that drew laughter and further applause from the room.
The speaker concluded his remarks by signing off, "So, respectfully yours, Mr. Peanuts," and the audience applauded.
