Hill City Prevailer

Larson ends T. rex ‘shenangigans’

Published by admin on Thu, 12/22/2022 - 9:44am

The Christie’s Auction house has pulled a controversial U.S. Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton named Shen from its catalog after Peter Larson, President of Black Hills Institute of Geological Research in Hill City, cast doubt over some of its replica bones.
Larson has seen this type of misrepresentation before.
“It’s a very small world that we’re in so we know everybody in the business,” Larson said.
Larson said occasionally someone comes in thinking they can get rich off of dinosaurs but soon realizes “it’s a lot more work than what they might have thought.”

Food truck rules inch closer

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 9:33am

The Hill City food truck ordinance will be in draft form at the next Hill City Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commision meeting. The P&Z discussed the proposed ordinance at its Dec. 5 meeting. Outgoing development services coordinator Dani Schade  said  conversations with the Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce show support by members who would not, however, want to host a food truck night at the Visitor Information Center site.

Purse project volunteers spread cheer

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 9:29am

The women behind the purse project dropped off the purses at Cornerstone women’s shelter Dec. 6.
Amanda Pioche, program manager at Cornerstone, greeted the delivery saying, “this is amazing; I love you to death. Every year you make Christmas special.”
The purse project has been dropping off new or gently used purses filled with necessities to Cornerstone since 2016.
“It makes us know we’re not alone in what we’re doing,” Pioche said of the gifts. “We have a community helping us. You have no idea how much joy you bring here.”

Discretion on overtime approved

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 9:27am

A recent fire has prompted the Keystone Town Board to grant director of public works Jerry Przybylski more leeway with overtime.
During the fires the fire department needed access to water, which during the winter is a challenge.
“We only run two wells in winter. When they do that we need to put two wells back online,” Przybylski said.
Trustee Matt Fullilove, who brought the matter up, explained his position.
“You are the boss and I think the pendulum swung too far,” he said.

Arts council has new coordinator

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 9:27am

The Hill City Arts Council introduced its new coordinator Tori Sallee at its meeting Dec. 6. Sallee said she was honored to accept the position, saying she had big shoes to fill in the absence of Twila Morris. The board also held elections filling both its secretary and treasurer positions.

Last Lions Bingo Dec. 17

Published by admin on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 9:26am

The Lions Club will host its last Bingo of the year on Dec. 17. The Bingo is another opportunity to support both the Lions Club and the Hill City Ambulance building fund. The Bingo event will begin at 5 p.m. with a spaghetti and salad meal followed by Bingo play at 6 p.m
The evening features an Ugly Sweater Contest, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a visit from Santa Claus.
The Lions Club will take donations for the Hill City Food Pantry. Suggested items include personal hygiene products and pet food.

City tables raises

Published by admin on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 2:45pm

The Hill City Common Council approved Scooter Prosneski for another five-year term to the Planning and Zoning Commission at its Nov. 28 meeting.
Aldermen also approved a request from Tim Johnson for a conditional use permit on the property at 641 Main Street.
The two-story six-unit property was  initially built for mixed use but since 2007 has been long term residential housing. There are four units on the second level and two on the lower level.

Fires pop up in Keystone

Published by admin on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 2:41pm

Two separate fires recently broke out in Keystone.
According to Great Plains dispatch the Echo Valley fire was reported at 11:12 p.m. Dec 1. It was located two miles west of Keystone off Old Hill City Road. The fire was 1.27 acres in size and human caused.
A resident in the area said he was woken up by the blaze, which began 100 feet from one of his cabins. The winds blew away from his home and cabins, all of which were spared.

Bragging rights for light fight winners

Published by admin on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 2:38pm

Three judges made their way around town Dec. 3 to evaluate and score the Christmas displays in town for the first annual Great Hill City Light Fight.
The judges toured on foot and by car.  They were a little baffled as to why owners of beautifully decorated homes and businesses within city limits did not enter the competition. There were six businesses that entered the Light Fight and four homeowners.
Some of the businesses had very intricate displays. For example Black Hills Bistro had handmade cupcakes outside their entrance.

Women enjoy annual ornament party

Published by admin on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 2:37pm

Two dozen women attended this year’s Keystone ornament party. The ladies-only event has been occurring for over 20 years. Women came from all over the area including Hermosa, Hill City, Rapid City and Keystone.
This year was a little different from years past with  organizer Jennifer Sutherland apologizing for having the event on a Saturday.
“I appreciate the flexibility,” she said to the women in attendance, some of whom contacted city hall wondering why the annual event was not being held on a Sunday like usual.