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Filling a monumental hole at Mount Rushmore

Published by admin on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 10:58am

The recent passing of Nick Clifford has left a hole, not only in the Mount Rushmore family but also in the small town of Keystone. 

Clifford came from humble beginnings.

“They grew up right here in Keystone, most of the time in this house and they didn’t have much money,” shared Carolyn Clifford, Nick Clifford’s wife and partner for over 45 years. 

Last Rushmore carver Nick Clifford receives tribute

Published by admin on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 11:28am

About 175 people filled the Carver’s Cafe at Mount Rushmore National Memorial to pay tribute to Donald L.”Nick” Clifford, who was the last living Mount Rushmore National Memorial carver prior to his November death.

The memorial service featured patriotic songs from the Shrine of Democracy Chorus.

Hill City welcomes Christmas

Published by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:41am

In spite of the threat of bad weather, the Hill City Olde Tyme Christmas celebration went off without a hitch Friday, Nov. 29.

Even before the celebration began, though, Hill City was already in the Christmas season.

Victor Alexander, Jason Alexander, Dallas Alexander, Dave Burleson, Jason Peters and Jaelyn Peters delivered Hill City’s Christmas tree to its location beside the Alpine Inn. Vic Alexander said they have been doing this for over 20 years.

Keystone in need of volunteers

Published by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:41am

Many longtime traditions in Keystone may be going away due to a lack of volunteers in town.

In a town of less than 350 people, finding volunteers is always a challenge and those that have been volunteering say they are getting burned out.

Weekly winter roller-skating, which has been taking place for at least a decade, is now going to be held every other week during the winter months.

Angel Fund needs replenishing

Published by admin on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:43am

The Hill City School District’s Angel Fund helps students with negative account balances in the cafeteria and provides meals to students regardless of their food service balance.

The program began in 2013 when Roxann Du Bois started at the school and she was instructed if a student has a negative balance on their lunch the student’s lunch would be discarded.

Holiday season begins in Keystone

Published by admin on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:43am

About 75 people filled the gym at Keystone Community Center for the annual Turkey Bingo event.

“It's a great opportunity for the community to come together for a good cause,” said Cassandra Ott, who was one of the evening’s bingo hosts.

Legion hosts successful chili feed

Published by admin on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 8:22am
A total of 48 people showed up to Saturday’s American Legion chili feed, which is an increase over last year, said post commander Alan Case.
 
In addition, a total of $305 was raised for the Legion’s youth education funds.
 
“Everyone seemed pretty happy,” Case said. “Nothing but good comments from everyone.”
 
This year’s chili feed had five different types of chili — along with cornbread and chili fixings — for people to enjoy.
 

Trees and trains returns

Published by admin on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 8:18am

Trees and Trains, a Hill City Christmas staple, is returning again this year.

The event kicks off Nov. 29 with free admission after the Hill City Olde Tyme Christmas Parade.

The exhibit, held at the South Dakota State Railroad Museum in Hill City, will be open Nov. 30, Dec. 6-8, Dec. 12, Dec. 14-15 Dec. 21-24 and Dec. 27-28.

Food pantry helps serve those in need

Published by admin on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 11:38am

Inside the Little White Church in Hill City sits a blessing for many families: the Hill City Food Pantry.

The pantry is run not just by the Little White Church but also the Lighthouse Assembly of God, Community Lutheran Church and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

“Sixty percent of the items here are from Feeding South Dakota,” said Dale Householder, who helps run the food pantry.

Hill City Reads for the Record

Published by admin on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 11:38am

Thirty-three adults and 25 kids participated in the Hill City Library’s Read for the Record events held Nov. 7.

Read for the Record is a movement where thousands of libraries and schools from across the country read the same book to as many people as possible on the same day.

This year’s book was “Thank You, Omu!” by Oge Mora.