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On Sunday July 13th Whitewood held it’s annual end of the year baseball party in the park! The party was held at 4pm at Oak Park and was a fun event for both young and old! There were plenty of burgers and hotdogs for everyone as well as a wide array of salads and chips for everyone to enjoy! The big hit of this annual event isthe water fight that takes place after everyone has eaten. Now this water fight is not just for the kids as the adults are usually the biggest kids of all enjoying themselves during the water fight! This year was no different and nobody was able to stay dry during the festivities!
This year some of our local firemen brought up one of the fire trucks and they doused the crowd with water. The kids of course thought this was the best and kept asking for more!! This event will once again go down in the books as a huge success and everyone in attendance had a wonderul time!! Thanks to the coaches and all of the children that made this years baseball season a huge success!!
On Sunday July 13th several citizens of our community participated in a walking challenge. They met at the City Hall and walked up to Oak Park. This walking challenge is a way to help people think about getting healthy and walking towards this goal. The other purpose of the walk was to kick off the Horizons graduation party that was being held at the park. For the past two years Whitewood has participated in various activities with Horizons. Well on Sunday Whitewood had it’s farewell graduation party. There were young and old in attendance.
Whitewood has gained so much from it’s partnership with Horizons, SDSU, and the Northwest Area Foundation. Many citizens have gained a wealth of knowledge through leadership plenty trainings and other trainings that have been held over the past several years! Well yesterday Whitewood was presented with a check for $8500 dollars which will be spent somewhere in town for everyone to enjoy! It has not yet been determined where the proceeds will go, but it will go towards benefitting the entire community! Not only did we receive a monetary award, but Whitewood was also awarded with a new “Gateway” laptop computer and a new printer. The laptop and printer will be stored at the library for everyone to use. All of these awards were received because of the hardwork and dedication of many members of our community over the past several years while working on Horizons projects. Without these individuals contributing their time and effort Whitewood would not have been awarded these awesome awards!! So congratulate yourself if you’ve worked on any Horizons projects and also congratuate others who have done so. Whitewood should be very proud this was no small feat!!
Thanks also to Chuck Turbiville our legislator for attending this event! It was much appreciated. Also a big thanks to Carolyn, Karla, and Dean Lemme from SDSU for bringing us these fabulous awards!
Below are some pictures of this event! Enjoy! And THANK YOU, SDSU and Northwest Area Foundation for partnering with us and helping us achieve these WONDERFUL gifts!!
On Friday July 11 the two recreation committees the scholarship & skateboard park committees met together. Many items were discussed and it was determined that they would begin to work together to earn money for the two committees. One of the items discussed was to have a family movie night in the park in August! The proceeds from this event will go to the various committees. More information to follow on this event in the very near future. As of today the skateboard park committee has raised about $5,000 dollars towards the skateboard park and the scholarship committee has raised about $200 (they started raising money later then the skateboard park). Both of these committees should be commended and the volunteers for the committees should be congratulated! Way to go!! Below are some pics of the meeting!
On June 28 and 29th we held our annual Whitewood Days. Everyone seemed to have a great time! There were a variety of events held including…kids games, poker run, dart and pool tournament, karaoke contest, parade, street dance and more. Below are some pics of the event.
Five members of the Whitewood Babysitter Club met on Thursday, July 10 at the Whitewood Library to continue their education to increase learn new ideas and importance issues related the child care and personal growth. The July 10th lesson focused on being money smart and the group discussed wants vs. needs and goals related to the money they earn from babysitter, allowance or other jobs / income. Deb Rombough, Extension Educator/FCS from Lawrence County presented the workshop and challenged the members to save 20% of any earnings. Everyone had a great time and are looking forward to the more workshops soon!
All welcome to the next classes. Call the library to reserve a seat. 269-2616
July 24 – 1:30 pm – Infant Care - Deb Rombough
Aug. 7th – 10:00 am – Activities for children ages 7-10 - Amy Frerichs
Date: Friday, July 18, 2008 
Time: 1:00 - 6:30 pm
Place: Senior Center
Contact: Louise Cooper at 269-2646
NEW! Cholesterold testing everytime you donate. All donars must show valid photo ID
City crews are installing new playground equipment in Memorial Park and will be making some changes to the old equipment. Whitewood Horizons will soon be gathering a ‘painting team’ to bring some life back into the old equipment. Call Rea at the Library at 269-2616 to join the team. Date and time TBA.
Whitewood Conservation Corps
Are you 14 years of age or older? The WCC is looking for a crew to clean up flood debris including brush and tires and other materials in areas designated by Ross Grant from the City Maintenance Department. This will be a short term paid job. Waivers must be signed and can be obtained at City Hall or the Library. A date has yet to be set for the clean up project. Questions can be directed to Lynn Hill, Whitewood Police Officer or Rea Weyrich, Library Director (269-2616).
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POSITION AVAILABLE: The City of Whitewood has an immediate opening with the Public Works Department for a temporary position. Duties will include lawn cutting and light maintenance. Must be 18 years of age. Pay is $9.00 per hour. Applications being accepted at City Hall through July 17, 2008. Must be available between 7:30 and 4:00pm.
On June 24th, 5 members of the Whitewood Babysitters Club met at the City Library to continue their learning experiences. The theme of the meeting focused on age appropriate activities with this week targeting preschool age youth. In addition to receiving many more babysitter accessories (binder, day planner, etc.) with the help of the Horizons Grant and the Lawrence County Extension Office, the participants learned about and how to make file folder games that can be fun and educational for preschoolers at the same time! Resources are available at the City Library for the club members to continue their activities throughout the year.
Deb Rombough, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator presented the workshop.
The next workshop is planned for 10 am on July 10th at the City Library where the focus will be on basic money management / how to make the most of your babysitter earnings. Please call Rea at the library @ 269-2616 or Deb Rombough at 642-6200 to pre-register for the workshop. Thank you.
WORKER BEES WANTED
VOLUNTEERS FOR
WHITEWOOD CHILDREN’S
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISERS
TASKS:
SET UP TABLES AT EVENTS
SELL RAFFLE TICKETS
SERVE PIZZA AND WATER
TO HELPERS
ASSIST YOUNG CHILDREN
KEEP TRACK OF THE PROCEEDS
TEAR DOWN TABLES
CONTACTS:
Amy Barker 269-2130
Millie Humphrey 269-2220
Kaity Parks 722-6526
The Whitewood Genie Meet met on Wednesday the 18th. We spent our time working on updating the obituary book, We are still looking for any history and photos of the older businesses in Whitewood. We can copy things at the library and return your originals. Remember, we always meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 at the Whitewood Library…hope to see you next time.
What can we do to help reduce Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in our community?
· Say “NO” to all forms of violence; physical, verbal, sexual and emotional.
· Get help if you and your partner can’t resolve problems.
· Set an example for children; Violence and abuse are not a part of family life.
· Report all instances of abuse to the police.
· Support education and prevention programs.
· Don’t accept, support or promote violence.
Mary Koens.
Capacity building, Compliance, Disaster management, Management & finance, Operations & maintenance, Planning & development, And much more…
Studies, publications, identification of opportunities and alternatives, proposal development, funding agency navigation support, overseeing of construction, review of plans, preparation of cost estimates.
For skateboard park fundraiser on Sunday June 29th. Contact Patty Karas or Deb Olson at April’s Place. They are having a bake sale Sunday afternoon to benefit the skateboard park and they need bake sale items to sell.
Step towards the Whitewood Walking Challenge. Walking logs and pedometers are available at the Whitewood Public Library.
Description:Youth Service America and Disney are pleased to launch a second round of Disney Minnie Grants to engage children and youth, ages5-14 as community volunteers. The selected applications will receive $500 to support their youth-led service projects. The deadline is August 30 and projects must take place October 15-November 15, 2008.
You can search for rain barrels on the internet or find them at your local garden supply and hardware stores. A rain barrel can simply be a garbage can that sits under a downspout or heavy runoff point from your roof. It does not have to be expensive or fancy. Here are some websites with good information on them:
SARE is a competitive grants program providing grants to researchers, agricultural educators, farmers and ranchers, and students in the United States.
Research and Education Grants: Ranging from $30,000 to $150,000 or more, these grants fund projects that usually involve scientists, producers, and others in an interdisciplinary approach.
Professional Development Grants: To spread the knowledge about sustainable concepts and practices, these projects educate Cooperative Extension Service staff and other ag professionals.
Producer Grants: Producers apply for grants that typically run between $1,000 and $15,000 to conduct research, marketing and demonstration projects and share the results with other farmers and ranchers.
On Farm Research/Partnership: Supports on-farm research by Extension, NRCS, and/or nonprofit organizations. Northeast, Southern and Western regions.
Sustainable Community Innovation: Forges connections between sustainable agriculture and rural community development. Northeast and Southern regions.
Sample Farmer/Rancher Projects
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Are you getting your 3-A-Day of Dairy? On the average, Americans eat only half the daily recommended servings of dairy. 3-A-Day of Dairy was created as a reminder to get 3 daily servings of milk, cheese, or yogurt for stronger bones and better health.
Make sure to get your 3-A-Day!
Just a reminder that the Whitewood Genie Meet is tomorrow - Wed 18 June 2008 at 1:30 - hope to see you there … jean
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There are currently 2 city positions open with the public works department. See below for the descriptions of both of the jobs.
Job 1:
Position Available: The City of Whitewood is accepting resumes or applications for Public Works Director. Minimum qualifications for Public Works Director include High School diploma/GED certificate, possession of valid driver’s license with a CDL-B recommended. Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used in water/wastewater distribution and collections. Considerable knowledge and experience in the practices and principles of civil engineering, construction, public works operations and public works maintenance. Must possess or be able to obtain certificates required by State for Water Treatment I, Wastewater Treatment II, Collections I, and Distribution I. Salary DOE. Send resume or application to City of Whitewood, 1025 Meade Street, Whitewood, SD 57793 with a June 30, 2008 closing date.
Job 2:
IMMEDIATE OPENING:
The City of Whitewood has an immediate opening with the Public Works Department for a temporary position. Duties will include light maintenance and lawn cutting. Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. Position pay $9.00 per hour. Applications being accepted at City Hall.
On Saturday June 14th Whitewood had it’s first walking challenge with approximately a dozen people in attendance. The walking challenge is to encourage our citizens to walk 100,000 steps between now and August 23rd the last day of our challenge. We want to encourage people to get up and get moving!! Our next walking challenge will be held on July 13th at 1:30. Walking packets can be picked up for the library along with FREE pedometers. Go and check it out and please get walking. We want more people to attend our next walking challenge!! If you have any questions about this stop in at the library and talk to Rea as I’m sure she will be happy to give information about this.
On Saturday June 14th the 5th and 6th grade students of Whitewood Elementary went on their DARE fishing trip. The event was organized by our police chief Jerry Davidson as well as others. This fishing trip has been a tradition for the past several years and was delayed a bit due to the rains. Some students were unable to attend the event due to baseball and other obligations. However, the 25 or so students that were able to attend the event had a wonderful time. The event took place at Orman Dam and there was a lot of fishes caught!! Below are some pictures that were taken prior to the event!! I’m glad everyone had a great time!!
Five Whitewood, SD youth attended a Babysitting Beginnings Training sponsored by the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service of Lawrence County. Deb Rombough, Family and Consumer Science Educator, was the presenter. The youth gained information and hands-on experience covering basic safety and first aid, how to make healthy snacks, important facts about ages and stages of children, babysitting responsibilities and the business facts, age appropriate activities and much more! Each participant received a babysitter’s kit and a wallet card certificate of completion. This program is a part of the Whitewood Babysitter Club project, a result of the Horizons project.
Follow-up workshops will be available in the future. Currently topics scheduled at the Whitewood Public Library include:
June 19 – First Aid Follow-up / Choking Safety – Ellen Jenter, County Health Nurse (10-11 am)
June 24– Developmentally appropriate activities for children / rainy day activities (2-3 pm)
July 10 – Basic Financial Education / Savings for Youth (10-11 am)
Please pre-register by calling Deb Rombough at the Lawrence County Extension Office @ 642-6200 or Rea W. at the Whitewood Library @ 269-2616.
Brother’s Justin and Stanton Schlecht, former Whitewood AAU Members, are the clinicians for the camp. Both brothers went on to 
wrestle for Sturgis Brown High School then continued to Dickinson (ND) State University.
Justin, head instructor, is a three-time national champion and fou
r-time All-American . He was named NAIA Wrestler of the Year for 2007-08. Justin was selected to appear in a Sports Magazine.
Stanton, assistant instructor, has earned All-American honors twice. He finished second at the 2008 national tournament and eighth in the 2007.
11 July 12 - under 12:00 - 3:00 pm 13 - over 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
12 July 12 - under 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 13 - over 1:00pm -4:00pm
Session sizes are limited. A t-shirt is included with the $45 registration fee. An AAU card is required. Call Trevor Papenfuss at 722-2071 for more info.
