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Down Memory Lane: March 6, 2024

Published by admin on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 8:45am
5 YEARS AGO, 2019
— The Pinewood Derby,  an annual Cub Scout tradition where scouts — and members from the community — come together and race cars they built themselves on a track, was held Sunday, Feb. 24. Twenty-four Cub Scouts and members from the community participated. Webelo Max Rupert had the fastest car out of the Scouts that participated. The most creative award went to Brody Alexander, and the slowest overall car went to Cory Ronish.
10 YEARS AGO, 2014

March at the Hill City Public Library

Published by admin on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 8:42am
“The more that you read the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.”
 — Dr. Seuss 
 
The Adult Book Reading Contest: a Blind Date with a Book began Feb. 1 and ended Feb. 28. There were 28 registered contestants. 

Black Hills Live Feb. 28

Published by admin on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 11:25am

Wednesday 2-28

Men’s Breakfast
Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
7:30 AM

Seniors Functional Fitness
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
9 AM

Hill City Seniors Board Meeting
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Women’s Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
10 AM - 3 PM

Community supports couple

Published by admin on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 9:21am
A community fundraiser for Butch and Val Koepp drew over 50 people to the Keystone Community Center gym Feb 24. The Bingo and silent auction evening was organized by Lynette Tyon, Sandi McLain and Jerry Przybylski, who also give credit to the city office staff, Candace Lorimor and Samantha Epler.
“Butch has always been here for me,” said Dale Main, a close friend of Butch, who spoke before Bingo play. “Let’s be here for him.” 
Tyon didn’t hesitate at doing the fundraiser, but asked for permission beforehand out of respect for the couple’s privacy. 

Ode to Julie

Published by admin on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 9:14am
This column is for Julie. 
I never met her. 
The only things I knew about her came from her killer.
It chills me to think this.
He painted a picture of himself that was untrue. He painted a picture of her I no longer believe.
The only thing both pictures have in common is that she loved to sing.
She sang in a choir and at karaoke. 
I sang for her this weekend, a woman I had never met, in a venue I had been to once before, with the person who killed her.

Down Memory Lane: Feb. 28, 2024

Published by admin on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 9:11am
5 YEARS AGO, 2019
— Holden Stach, a Hill City High School junior, traveled to New York City to do what most performers can only dream of — play Carnegie Hall. He traveled with his family for a four-day vacation and a chance of a lifetime singing in a chorus of 200 students as part of the 2019 High School Honors Performance Series. The talented singer was originally nominated for the program via his inclusion in the South Dakota All-State Chorus. Through the program Stach was part of the 2018 series, which performed at the Opera House in Sydney, Australia.

Black Hills Live Feb. 21

Published by admin on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 3:34pm

Wednesday 2-21

Men’s Breakfast
Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
7:30 AM

Custer County Commission
Custer County Courthouse
Custer, SD
8 AM

Driver’s License Exams
Custer County Courthouse
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

Seniors Functional Fitness
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
9 AM

Hill City Seniors Board Meeting
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Down Memory Lane: Feb. 21, 2024

Published by admin on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:53am
5 YEARS AGO, 2019
— The Hill City Public Library (HCPL) received “Enhanced Library” Accredidation in the Capitol rotunda in Pierre. Hill City was one of 30 out of more than 100 libraries in the state working through the three levels of accredidation. Next, Tammy Alexander, HCPL director, planned to work for three years to achieve the highest level which is “Exemplary Accredidation” ... Sabrina Hedge, a 10th grade student at Hill City High School, received her letterman’s jacket for bowling as part of the Rapid City Flame Special Olympics team.

Black Hills Live Feb. 14

Published by admin on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 11:46am

Wednesday 2-14

Valentine’s Day

Men’s Breakfast
Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams
Custer County Courthouse
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

Custer Area Economic Development Corporation
Black Hills Energy
Custer, SD
8:30 AM

Seniors Functional Fitness
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
9 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
10 AM - 3 PM

Traversing the trails of life together

Published by admin on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 10:09am
Sometimes you just need to take a hike. That is how Mikal and Colleen Lewis got to know each other. Today they still enjoy hiking together, and they recommend that young couples do it too. 
Mikal grew up in Ohio and moved to the Hills in 1973 shortly after the Rapid City Flood. He worked as a salesman on the road selling caulking, silicone and adhesives and had four children from his “first life.”