Hill City Prevailer

Lions making social media roar

Published by admin on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 9:15am
Numerous social media posts have alluded to an increase in mountain lion activity in Hill City. Posters have shared pictures and swapped stories about lions in trees, walking down streets and popping up in backyards. 
And while there might be more mountain lion posts this winter, data shows that lion numbers are pretty much holding steady.

South Dakota returns millions in unused housing assistance funds

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:38pm
South Dakota has sent millions of dollars of unused COVID-19 housing assistance funds — allocated to help low-income renters — back to the federal government, mainly because not enough people applied for help.
As of early January 2022, the state had received about $271 million in federal funding to pay rent and utilities of low-income residents who fell behind during the pandemic. But so far, the state has distributed only about $24.9 million to needy residents, or about 9.2 perent of the total available funding.

Council puts limits on dispensaries

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:46am
Hill City is set to have four marijuana establishments via a decision reached at the Jan. 10 Hill City Common Council meeting.
The original resolution presented for aldermens consideration called for three at large licenses, and one license designated for a dispensary. The at large licenses do not have a specific designation and would allow the natural cannabis market to play out. In theory this could mean a potential for two, three or even four dispensaries in town. 

Board votes to upgrade cafeteria

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:41am
During the Hill City School District Board of Education meeting Jan. 10 the board approved the bid for a cafeteria upgrade at a total cost of $119,353.01. This will include the removal of old materials, installation of new bleachers and replacement of the flooring. The current bleachers and flooring are all original. 
The new flooring is a durable, maple colored multi-use cushioned vinyl. It is proclaimed to be sturdy, water safe and easily cleaned.
“I’m really excited about this,” said Superintendent Blake Gardner.

Fate of Keystone Senior Center looms

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:35am
The fate of the Keystone Senior Center will likely be decided at its next meeting Jan 27.
Normally this would be the meeting to elect new board members, but unless people volunteer there will be no one to fill the positions. The current president and secretary are stepping down and the board currently is running without a vice  president or treasurer. Without a board the organization will essentially be defunct.

Chili event is hot in Hill City

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:34am
Competition for this year’s Hill City Breakin’ the Winter Blues Chili Cook-off was fierce as 20 businesses vied for bragging rights in this annual winter tradition. 

Meals class leaves tastebuds watering

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:33am
Roxann DuBois hosted a Creative Meals on a Budget class this week at the Little White Church. The free class was attended by about a dozen people who shared their secret recipes and insights on making everything from soups to kid friendly lunches. 
DuBois is a natural in the kitchen and is used to cooking for large groups. Aside from being Hill City School District’s food service director for eight years she has five children to cook for and grew up in a large family with a mother who owned a bakery and a father who had a meat market.

Baumann to run for House

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:12am

Third-generation Custer County resident Pat Baumann of Custer has announced his candidacy for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 30. In announcing the run, the Republican said he is not a politician, but a statesman and a patriot who “has been called to stand up for freedom as guaranteed by our state and national constitutions.”

Gennaro to run for District 30 House

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:11am

Lisa Gennaro of Keystone has announced her candidacy for the House of Representatives in District 30.
Gennaro describes herself as a legislative lobbyist for family values, education and more.
“As I am at the capital talking with legislators, senators and other lobbyists, I am reminded that people are here because the state of South Dakota means something to them,” she said. “We may not always agree on policy, but we all agree that our families and state mean something to us.”

Changes made to subscriptions

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:05am

Changes have been implemented to the subscription model at the Custer County Chronicle and Hill City Prevailer News, and local nonprofits will now be beneficiaries of a portion of each subscription.
Effective the beginning of this year, the cost of a yearly subscription to both the Custer County Chronicle and Hill City Prevailer News will be a flat fee of $50, regardless of the type of subscription or where the subscriber lives.