The Whitewood Horizons project and the Whitewood Chamber of Commerce received a grant to bring the greater Whitewood community together hold a town hall meeting to showcase and celebrate past achievements, entertain new ideas, and mobilize new resources to make further advancements toward our community vision.

Whitewood Public Library books & resource materials list tax season.

Forms - 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Schedules A

CD - IRS Tax Products for 2007 containing instructions and publications

Book -  ”Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals” for use in preparing returns     

Internet - If you plan to fill out your tax forms online ask the Librarian about giving you extra time on the computer so you won’t feel rushed.

“Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”

– Nathaniel Hawthorne

Friday and Saturday  night  the 12th and 13th of February the Babysitting Club will babysit kids so parents can have a romantic evening.  The charge is $2 for 1 to 2 kids and $3 for a family of 3 or more (an hour).  The Club has games, movies, dinner, snacks and other activities planned.  A minimum of 5 kids is needed in order to utilize the library.  They can start as early as 5:00 pm on Friday and 4 pm on Saturday.  Please call ahead to make your reservation.   Library - 269-2616 or Tonisha Williams - 269-2614. 

Chamber of Commerce Meeting 

 4 February      Noon       Bullwackers

 Public is invited to attend.

Chamber Link

 Whitewood Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook Off is approaching soon. 

 Get your ingredients together for a good time!

 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off - February 20th at Hale Hall

Teams Welcomed   -   Prizes Awarded   -   Decorate your tables

Chili Feed open to the public at Noon til 2 pm - All you can eat

Horseshoe 4-H Club to sell bottled water

Ice Cream served by 8-10 Club

Donations will be accepted at the door

Contestants please contact City Hall at 269-2247- register by 17 Feb.

pictures from 2009 Cook Off

2009 Cookoff winners were, first through third place: Hot: Hans Rindelaub, Howdy Hobernicht, Debbie Shafto; Mild: Tim Verhulst, Nolan Berger, Robert Haiwick; People’s Choice: Cory Heckenlaible; Best-decorated Table: Amanda Clyde and Daryl Kunzi.

Drivers education classes starting April 6 through the Meade School District Curriculum Office.  Registration forms/more info is available by calling the Curriculum/Technology Office at 347-4454  or  www.meade.k12.sd/Curriculum/DriversEd.html   

Class Time/Location and Dates 

3:30-5:30 p.m.    Rm 309   south building of Sturgis Williams Middle School

April 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, and 30

Cost is $245

15 Feb - No School - President’s Day

16 Feb 4-7 pm - Parent Teacher Conferences - Whitewood School

18 Feb 5-8 pm - Parent Teacher Conferences - Middle School

18 Feb 5-8 pm - Parent Teacher Conferences - High School

22 Feb 4-7 pm- Parent Teacher Conferences - All Meade Schools

Meeting held last week.  For more information call Jackie Hoffman, 269-2247.

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow,

 but only saps today of its strength.”

– A. J. Cronin

Are you 25 or Younger and Doing Something in your Community?

Your program may qualify for funding from  www.dosomething.org.  Click on the the links below.

Grants

 We’re giving away money! Do you want to make change, but lack the funds? We have tons of grants just for you, so check them out.

Do Something Seed Grants
Amount:$500 every week
Deadline: None! Apply Now!

Do Something Growth Grants
Amount: $500 every week
Deadline: None! Apply Now!

The Do Something Awards! Do Something Awards represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause, or issue and are rewarded with a huge project grant, participation in a special award ceremony, media coverage, and continued support from Do Something. Four nominees will receive $10,000 and one Grand Prize Winner will receive $100,000 towards their organization or cause. Learn more and apply!

Municipality of Whitewood

The following offices will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office of the elective officer

             Mayor:                            1(One) Two Year Term      

      Council:                        Ward 1,         1(One) Two Year Term 

                                      Ward 1,         1(One) Two Year Term 

                                      Ward 2,         1(One) Two Year Term 

                                      Ward 2,         1(One) Two Year Term 

                                      Ward 3,         1(One) Two Year Term 

Circulation of nomination petitions may begin on January 29, 2010 and petitions may be filed in the office of the Finance Officer located at 1025 Meade Street, Whitewood, SD 57793, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (MST) not later thatn the 26^th day of February, 2010.    Cory Heckenlaible Finance OfficerCity of Whitewood

AAU practice is going strong on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the school

Whitewood Library Director, Rea Weyrich and Donna Willson attended the January meeting of Black Hills Small Libraries meeting recently held in the Hot Springs Library.   Representatives from nine Black Hills Libraries gave an update on happenings in their library.  Director, Cindy Messenger, gave a tour of the Hot Springs Library 

Donna Willson & Rea Weyrich, Whitewood; Paula DeMars, Hill City; Cyndie Harlan, Lead; Cindy Messenger, Hot Springs; Julie Moore & Marjorie DeJong, Sturgis (not all representatives pictured)

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5 Crowsers Competing in January 2010 Stockshow Events

Three siblings, Troy, Cassie & Colt Crowser, their Uncle Brett and his son Conner will all be competing in the 2010 Black Hills Stockshow.  

Troy is currently in participating the PRCA Circuit returning from college to enter the PRCA bronc riding at the Stockshow, February 5th.  The 21 year old is attending Panhandle State in Goodwell, OK and has his PRCA Rookie Card.

His 18 year old twins siblings, Cassie and Colt compete in the 20X Extreme Showcase on the 31st.  Cassie’s event is break away and Colt is heeling.  They are grateful to represent the Southwest Region.  To be invited to compete, you must be in the top three places on points at the end of the 2009 SDHSR season in your competed region. This is based on the year end point total from regions and state.

Brett will compete in the SDRA saddle bronc event on the 29th.  He and wife, Melanie’s, son,  Conner will compete in the World’s Smallest Rodeo on the 30th attempting to ride a stick horse.

  Wonderous Kids World  

Meade and Lawrence  County Cooperative Extension Service 4-H/Youth Development Educators, Amy Frerich’s and Rebecca Poelstra, conducted a Biofuel Blast experimental class at the Library.  

All Whitewood kids age 7 and up are invited to learn about science, technology and health at a series of hands-on fun days at the Whietwood Public Library.  Upcoming dates are 18 Feb, 11 Mar, TBA April and 13 May.

The Whitewood Babysitting Club is planning a Valentines Sitting Night on Friday night before Valentines Day.  They have activities and snacks planned for children while parents enjoy dinner together.   More details to come  or call the Library at 269-2616.

Whitewood 8-10 Club

 conducted their monthly meeting at the Whitewood Public Library.  The Club discussed their upcoming Mother/Daughter Banquet, Muffin Monday and planting the flower beds.  

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South Dakota has a rich history all its own to share with state residents and visitors through the Marks of History series. This weekly series focuses on the history that has shaped South Dakota by highlighting many of the historical markers across the state. Each week brings a new marker story and region of South Dakota.

 In the 1950s, the historical markers became a cooperative program between the Historical Society and the Highway Department. Over the years, approximately 700 markers have been created. A majority of the markers are funded privately by individuals or groups throughout the state. The Historical Society, which is part of the South Dakota Department of Tourism and State Development, oversees the program.

 See Historical Marker stories Here

Thursday - 21 Jan 10  -  2:45  -   Whitewood Public Library

Click here for more information  Afterschool Activity

the Meade School District website will get you connected…log on today!

          - Check out the district Report Card

          - Read the Strategic Plan

          - Find out tomorrow’s lunch menu

          - Catch up on the latest school news

Go To:   www.meade.k12.sd.us

This information from a quarterly publication of the Meade School District, In Touch.  This publication can be found on the school district website at:  www.meade.k12.sd.us/parent/intouch.htm

                                  
      The Black Hills Chapter of the 
   Germans from Russia Heritage Society
               is sponsoring its annual

Categories open to from 6th grade to college students

Submission Deadline is March 20, 2010

 More information can be found at Black Hills Chapter of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society Essay Contest (GRHS) or       contact: Bill Bosch, Chair - Black Hills GRHS Youth Committee wbosch@spe.midco.net        Phone 605-641-9301

GrantStation has tips and guidlines to help when writing grants.

         Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual    Chili Cook-Off - February 20th

         Come and be a Competitor!      

      Break out your secret family recipes and join the fun.

 Prizes will be awarded. 

Teams are welcome! Set up and registration at 8am. Prepare and cook from 8:30am to 12:00p.m.. Judging at 11:30a.m.

Let your imagination run wild and decorate your tables.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.  ALL YOU CAN EAT CHILI FEED!!

Check back to the Whitewood Blog for registration information.

Looking for a way to stay current on legislative issues?

The official website of the South Dakota Legislature provides information on State Legislators, Legislative Sessions from 1997 to present, the South Dakota Constitution, South Dakota Codified Laws, Administrative Rules, and other information on the Legislature.

Sign up for a MyLRC account. With MyLRC (My Legislative Research Council) you can create customized lists of Bills, Statutes, Rules, and other information, and sign up for email notifications based on the lists you have created.

Scott Darnall, the webmaster for the LRC, reports that print material is updated to the website within one half hour.  Live Audio broadcasts are also available.  These broadcasts are downloaded in an archive file usually within 3 hours of the live version.  Other features of the site are Session Calendar, Committee Schedules, Seating Charts,  Members Listing, Email Links,  and more.  Bills can be searched by number or subject (I.e. Education, Transportation, Agriculture, etc.)

The LRC staff have developed this website to assist South Dakota politicians and also to keep the public informed on what is happening during the legislative session.

23 January 2010  9:00 - 11:00    $7     Whitewood Public Library

  Here is a link to cards we have done in the past.

Anyone interested may attend - call ahead to ensure enough materials are packaged. 269-2616

All tools and materials are provided.

Plan ahead  for our South Dakota weather.  

  Information on Sturgis School Closings (Meade 46-1) can be found at

www.meade.k12.sd.us/parent/cancellations.htm

This information will also be desseminated to the parents through the parent notification phone service SchoolReach.

Several local Radio stations will also be notified.

SchoolReach will simultaineously call all the phone numbers in the district’s contact list, delivering a short recorded message from superintendent James Heinert.  If Parents are unsure of the phone number listed for thier household, they should call their child’s school.

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The Public is Invited 

Whitewood Chamber of Commerce

Wine and Cheese Party

6:00 pm     Thursday, January 14, 2010

at   Simply Service Credit Union

This event is a kick-off  Annual Chamber Membership Drive.   Annual memberships are available for an indvidual non-profit or club at $25 and a business/corporation at $50.  Questions - Bill Termes, President, 644-0951.