http://www.plainsman.com Community RSS Feed Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:01:03 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10102 The deadline for submitting paper topics for the 18th annual West River History Conference is Aug. 15. The conference will be held Sept. 23-25 at the Surbeck Center on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus in Rapid City.    Presenters are invited Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:20:47 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10089 Sports Day was celebrated July 16-18 in Iroquois. Parade winners were: I.T.C., first place; Class of 1980, second place; and Redstone Valley 4-H Club, third place. Blue's Country Foods was recognized as the business of the year and Kathleen Biever was recognized as Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:23:32 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10088 The Redfield Area Concert Association's 2010-11 membership drive began this week and will run through Aug. 23. Another season of musical entertainment comes to Redfield beginning with the Marlins. These four brothers specialize in a variety of music blending more than 20 instruments with vocal Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:17:36 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10081 The South Dakota Association of Cooperatives and local cooperatives awarded $7,880 in scholarships to eight youth in South Dakota to attend the 82nd NICE (National Institute of Cooperative Education) 2010 held July 17-21 on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. The theme for NICE 2010 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:33:30 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10080 Farmers Union Day Campers took a field trip to SunQuest Healthcare Center last week and visited each department. They actively participated with the staff in those areas, doing the same activities that the residents do, including wheelchair bowling, crafts and occupational therapy exercises such as Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:31:16 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10079 Iroquois High School Class of 1980 celebrated its 30-year class reunion July 16-17. Friday night the group decorated a class float which was entered in the annual Sports Day Parade Saturday and received second place. Those in attendance are, back row, from left, Donnie Cleveland, Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:28:48 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10069 The sixth week's "I Made a Difference" award was presented to Doris Skow, 456 Lawnridge Ave. S.E. Skow has different levels of rock and flower arrangements in her backyard. She even added a moose sculpture this year. She keeps her backyard neat and very well Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:08:04 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10068 Our Savior's Lutheran Church Youth are planning a special two-fold fundraiser on Aug. 4. The youth will be hosting a Schwan's parking lot from 2 to 9 p.m. in the church parking lot on the corner of Ohio Avenue Southwest and 21st Street. People may Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:06:50 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10067 Community businesses and members of the Wessington Economic Development Corporation are gearing up for a full day of fun and exciting activities on Saturday. There's a full line-up of things to do, starting bright and early with the annual city-wide rummage sale. Maps will be Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:05:14 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10066 Huron Prairie Fest, a free outdoor educational adventure for the whole family, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maga Ta-Hohpi Waterfowl Production Area. Bruce the Bug Guy's Live Insect Experience will be featured at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:04:35 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10059 Huron ACT (Area Community Theatre) is gearing up for its production of "Bye, Bye, Birdie," that will be presented Aug. 12-15 and Aug. 19-22 at the Huron Fine Arts Center. Teens through adults are invited to join the cast as extras who will sing and Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:38:11 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10058 Lion Bob Glanzer, left, of the Huron Eye Opener Lions Club, was presented the Henry Baker Fellowship award by District Governor Lion Al Adrian of the Siouxrise Lions Club in Sioux Falls. This award recognizes an individual's commitment to humanitarianism demonstrated through compassion, concern, and Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:37:15 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10057 The McCrory Gardens in Brookings include one area where it's just fine to touch the flowers. During Tuesday's "Garden Line" program, the show will feature the Sensory Garden at McCrory Gardens, where visitors are encouraged to sniff and touch the flora. Of course, they are Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:36:21 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10056 Earning a living not only requires a good work ethic, it can require safe practices to avoid a variety of hazards, from hearing loss to injury. During "On Call®" program, safety on the job - to include a look at how some work involves chemicals Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:35:41 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10050 Lacey Hanson of Willow Lake, Brooke Reidburn of Clark and Lindsey Helkenn of Raymond were among several 4-H'ers who moved their tents into the Open Class Sheep Barn on the State Fairgrounds Wednesday to stay dry. The girls are in town for the S.D. 4-H Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:29:08 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10049 For the past two years, Fargo, N.D.'s Fox Run neighborhood has stacked sandbags to shield itself from spring flooding. Now, sand will be scattered in the neighborhood - this time for fun. Far from any lake, the area will transform into a beach next week, Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:28:10 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10043 The Yelduz Shrine Chanters will be singing in four Redfield churches Sunday morning, with an afternoon performance at the Eastern Star Home. Performances are scheduled at: - 9 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran - 10 a.m. at United Methodist - 10:30 a.m. at United Church Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:25:10 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10042 Young people harnessed the power of working together and learned to lead by serving their communities during the annual District III & VII Farmers Union Camp held July 11 to 14  at Lake Richmond in Aberdeen.  Children ages 6-13 from Clark, Day, Deuel, Grant, Kingsbury, Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:23:15 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10041 Courtney Johnson of Huron, far right, showed the Grand Champion Hereford Heifer at the S.D. Hereford Field Day June 18-19 in Watertown. Johnson was also named the grand champion senior showman at the event. Pictured with her are Hereford Queen Megan Wettlaufer and Jordon Holt, Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:21:41 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10034 Author Justeina Brownlee and humorist Becky Eggebrecht of True Identity Ministries will host a Women's Conference Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. True Identity Ministries team is from Brookings, and will also include guest speakers Deb Kalsbeck, who will talk about her book, "18 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:46:17 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10023 Iroquois Sports Day sponsored a little kids' tractor pull during its activities on Saturday. First-place winners were Jacob Bich, Riley Coughlin, Wesley Geyer, Gabe Hallan, Hannah Hofhenke, Harlee Hofhenke, Michael Hofhenke, Kelsey Keating, Sierra Kogel, Hunter Leisinger, Kenny Nelson, Kylie Owens, Abbey Schroeder and Colton Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:27:51 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10022 More than 6100 students and adults attended the 65th birthday celebration of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America in Chicago, Illi., July 4-8. The conference included keynote speakers, workshops, and exhibits for members and their advisers. Members also competed in Star Events. Erika Roeber, Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:26:06 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10012 Members of the 2010-2011 SERTOMA Board of Directors include, back row, from left, John Hittle, second vice president; and directors Mark Wendelgass, Dick Green, Frank Ochsner and Todd Evans; and in front, Denis Drake, sargent at arms; Mike Taplett, chairman; Rhonda Kludt, Service to Mankind Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:25:12 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10011 For a limited time only, ladies can purchase South Dakota Women's Expo tickets for just $5, which is half off the $10 early-bird price. JT Elite Auto and Sports in Huron is offering the special deal to the first 100 women to stop by Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:24:06 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10010 The news clerk at the Plainsman, Louise Van Poll, has been arrested! A warrant for her arrest has been issued by the March of Dimes for aiding and abetting the fight against infant prematurity. To avoid doing hard time for her crimes, she must raise Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:22:45 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10003 The news clerk at the Plainsman, Louise Van Poll, has been arrested! A warrant for her arrest has been issued by the March of Dimes for aiding and abetting the fight against infant prematurity. To avoid doing hard time for her crimes, she must raise Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:51:14 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10002 Members of the 2010-2011 SERTOMA Board of Directors include, back row, from left, John Hittle, second vice president; and directors Mark Wendelgass, Dick Green, Frank Ochsner and Todd Evans; and in front, Denis Drake, sargent at arms; Mike Taplett, chairman; Rhonda Kludt, Service to Mankind Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:27:30 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10001 For a limited time only, ladies can purchase South Dakota Women's Expo tickets for just $5, which is half off the $10 early-bird price. JT Elite Auto and Sports in Huron is offering the special deal to the first 100 women to stop by Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:25:10 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=10000 Sylvana Airan of Lincoln, Neb., will be presenting the program, "My Two Worlds: from Pakistan to the USA," at the Women's Midday Connection luncheon Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plains. Airan is a native of Pakistan and came to the United Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:23:57 -0500