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South Dakota continues hunting heritage

Published by admin on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 9:39am

South Dakota’s tradition of opening day for pheasant hunting began Oct. 15 and the fall and winter hunting seasons continue next for deer (opened Nov. 12), mountain lion (Dec. 26)  and ice fishing which will begin mid-December.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ communication manager, Nick Harrington, said Custer County has a variety of places for outdoor hunting and fishing sports.

Custer schools honor local veterans

Published by admin on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 9:38am

Custer’s elementary, junior and senior high schools presented their 28th annual Veterans Day program last Thursday with a very special purpose at heart — to give a thank you to those who have served our country in military service.
The event took place Nov. 10 at the Armory, which was packed with patrons anticipating the coming production.
The audience stood for the American Legion Post No. 46’s Presentation of Colors, National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance.

Krull wins seat in House

Published by admin on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:16am

Hill City’s Dennis Krull is officially a District 30 representative in the South Dakota House of Representatives after earning a seat in the House during yesterday’s general election.

GTR appeal could have impact

Published by admin on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:14am
 
 
Hill City still grieves the loss of its sawmill, which was forced to close as a result of the reduced timber program initiated in the Black Hills by the Forest Service. 
 
However, a recent  appeal may provide new light on the  general technical report (GTR) that suggested those reductions in the timber harvest program ultimately leading to the mill’s shut down.
 

Keystone experiencing well water woes

Published by admin on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:12am
 
Well drilling has so far not yielded enough water for the new well in Keystone.
 
Superintendent of public works Jerry Przybylski said at the Nov. 2 Keystone Town Board meeting that he wants a minimum of 30- 35 gallons per minute to supply the town needs. The drilling is currently at 580 feet and producing 10-15 gallons  per minute. 
 
Przybylski suggested continuing to 700 feet.
 
“If we don’t have water by then we can go deeper or move,” he said.
 

Veterans to be honored

Published by admin on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:10am
 
 
The Heart of the Hills Quilt Guild will again hand out quilts to veterans at the Hill City School District Veterans Day assembly this Friday.
 
The tradition began seven years ago in 2015. The guild used to give quilts to the Custer project but felt disconnected because quilters didn’t know who their quilts went to, said guild member Lori Comer.
 
Comer reached out to the school administration  about doing a program which continues to this day.
 

Courthouse’s centennial

Published by admin on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:03am
The public is invited to attend the Pennington County Courthouse Centennial Celebration, marking 100 years of history. 
 
The celebration will be Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 4  p.m. in the rotunda of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City.
 
For the special event, there will be entertainment and historic photographs on display. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Trees and Trains opens Nov. 25

Published by admin on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:02am
It’s time for the annual South Dakota State Railroad Museum’s Trees and Trains exhibit.
 
The event will be open to the public Friday, Nov. 25 through Dec. 28.
 
“Holidays, history, and happiness — that is what we want to shine at the museum during this special season,” said Rick Mills, the museum’s curator.
 
To reserve a display location in this year’s exhibit and find out specifications for placing a tree to promote your business at no charge, Mills may be contacted at 605-574-9000.
 

Call for artist proposals

Published by admin on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:01am
South Dakota artists have until March 20, 2023, to submit proposals for the Art for State Buildings Program. 
 
This program was created for the purpose of adding the work of talented South Dakota artists to the state’s permanent art collection for display in areas of state government buildings with public access. 
 
Proposals must be submitted via artscouncil.sd.gov and will be reviewed according to the artwork’s relevance to South Dakota culture, history, heritage or environment.
 

Pearl Louise Designs embroidery class at Hill City Center

Published by admin on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:00am
 
 
A new class has come to the Hill City Center. Thimble Thursday is a basic hand embroidery class for confident beginners taught by Pearl Krush, of the former Thimble Cottage and Pearl Louise Designs. 
 
Krush originally learned embroidery from her mom and grandma and has been embroidering on and off since she was a child. For many years she also had a quilt shop called the Thimble Cottage. 
 
“I miss the people so it’s fun to get together again,” Krush said.