By John Andrews I often thought of that famous Dunkin’ Donuts television commercial from the early 1980s as we traveled the state on our great South Dakota Donut Tour. In the ad, a weary baker rises in the wee hours of the morning and says, almost robotically, “Time...
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Cardiovascular health on the farm
Whether you call it hypertension or high blood pressure, this health condition is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because, frequently, people are unaware that they have high blood pressure until it causes a severe health problem, such as heart disease, a...
Berg named Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week
TOUCHSTONE ENERGY SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK Tara Miller of Central Electric presents Quinton Berg of Bridgewater-Emery High School with the Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week award. Central Electric Cooperative and Bridgewater-Emery High School are pleased to recognize...
Heumiller being inducted to SD Wrestling Hall of Fame
HEUMILLER TO HALL OF FAME A young Jeff Heumiller, pictured here in his high school days, will be inducted into the SD Wrestling Hall of Fame this weekend. This Saturday, February 24th at the State High School Wrestling Tournament at the Denny Sanford Center in Sioux...
Bridgewater-Emery School hosts SEFP’s Regional Career Fair
MISS SOUTH DAKOTA WELCOMES CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES Miss South Dakota, Miranda O’Bryan, welcomes students to the SEFP-sponsored Career Fair at Bridgewater-Emery School during their orientation. STUDENTS ATTEND SEFP’S CAREER FAIR Students filtered in and out of the gym...
McCook Dental celebrates Childrens Dental Health Month
February is Childrens Dental Health Month The staff at McCook Dental put together a toothbrush, tooth paste, dental floss and lots of work sheets to coincide with a visit to McCook Central’s 3rd and 4th grade classes. Jeanette Grady visited each class to talk about...
McCook Central Students Serve as Pages
McCook Central students Joe Grady (left) and Paul Kaffar (right) recently served as legislative pages for two weeks in Pierre. “They both served in the House and did an excellent job. During the mornings they would serve in assigned committees and then would serve in...
Hanson School Board receives special recognition
Owen Reitzel | Editor South Dakota School Board Recognition Week was set for February 19-23 and the Hanson School Board received a special recognition certificate from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) that was presented to the entire board.The...
Emery Senior Citizens to host dinner Feb. 29
The Emery Senior Citizens are sponsoring a LEAP DAY dinner from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 29th for at the Senior Citizen’s Center. The menu will include lasagna, salad, garlic bread and bars. Come and dine in or take out!In addition to special dinners,...
Insights from your McCook Central School Board
Board Bulletin •We’re excited to co-op with Montrose and offer girls’ softball for the spring 2024 season. The head softball coach will be Nick Morrison and the assistant coach will be McCook Central’s 3rd-grade teacher, Morgan McCommas.•McCook Central will also be...
