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Will be held on September 9th. The skateboard park meeting will be held at 5:30pm and the Economic Development meeting will be held at 6:00pm at City Hall. As of now the meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month following this meeting at the same place and time. Please get involved and come to these meetings.
New Books at the Whitewood Public Library offer guidance to subsidizing your income.
Fresh Grown Group Events
Fresh Grown Customer Communications on the Wide Web How to Motivate Teen Workers - CD
Author and featured speaker at the South Dakota Agritourism conference that took place in Mitchell, July 15, 2008 was Jane Eckert, founder of Eckert AgriMarketing. Jane has dedicated herself to helping farmers, ranchers, and tourism professionals learn more about agritourism and how to make it profitable.
Jane Eckert, an expert on farm direct marketing, and Bill Mauk, a writer and web designer, focus more than 50 years of experience to take you step-by-step-through the skills and stragegies you need to successfully host company picnics and events on the farm. Jane Eckert was the keynote speaker
“Agritourism is a vital part of the tourism industry in South Dakota,” said Richard Benda, secretary of the Department of Tourism and State Development.
A new resource for those seeking an adult care facility is available within the Black Hills. 
GaelMeyer-Johnson, who owns Sunny Hill Senior Center in Lead, had gotten requests for help in finding placement for elderly family members. As a result she developed a website that features care facilities across the state of South Dakota. http://www.myseniorsolution.com/local.htm
Just a reminder of our Genie Meet tomorrow - Wednesday 20 Aug 2008 - 1:30 at the Whitewood Library. Hope to see you then !!! jean
Posted by Kaity Parks
On Friday August 22nd at 5:30 pm the raffle for the South Dakota trunk will be drawn at the Whitewood Family Restaurant. Anyone interested in attending is invited and encouraged to attend. Raffle tickets are still available until this date, so if you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket pleast contact Kaity Parks.
Posted by Deb Olson and Patty Karas
To update the skateboard park project.
July 4th was a huge success. With the raffle ticket sales on the skateboard & equipment donated by Edge Sports & the percentage of firework sales the park project increased by almost $2000.00. Thanks Brenda for the tip and to KOTA TV for the interview. We received a $500 donation from a St. Onge citizen that saw the broadcast and wanted to help.
The Whitewood Days celebration poker run, bake sale & silent auction earned nearly $700. Thanks Shaftos & the Hub & Pub staff.
The 11th of August we CANvased the town for aluminum cans. Again thanks Deb & John Shafto for saving all your cans for us & to all those who have given us cans in the past. We totaled $75 that day and have earned close to $400 just in can collecting! So please drop off your cans to Aprils Place to help us earn more money with the cans!!
September 6th the committee will hold a Flea Market at Hale Hall from 10am to 4pm. Table space is $20 and there will be a bake food sale. We will also be collecting a can good at the door for our local Lords Cupboard. Please SPREAD THE WORD! Contact Deb Olson 722-0882, Patty Karas 642-5705 or Deb Britton 269-3938 to reserve table space.
And what would October be without a Haunted House? Hale Hall will be set up for a very scary good time October 30th, 31st & November 1st. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK, IF YOU DARE!!
Please get involved! We are willing to put in the time if you are willing to spend the dime. Donations are greatly appreciated!!!
instructor is the new County Extension Educator Amy Frerichs.
This next workshop will be held at the City Library. Please call Rea at the library @ 269-2616 or Deb Rombough at 642-6200 to pre-register for the workshop. Thank you.
Tuesday, 12 August, 2008 Open Class and 4-H alike. Your knitting, sewing, photography, woodworking, collections, food preservation, homemade wine and whatever your handicraft is. Bring your items to the Fair and the ladies in the pavilion will find a category that fits you best. Any questions … call the Spearfish Extension Office at 642-6200.
Thursday 14 August
Operation Military Kids is sponsoring a Camo Camp. Participants will go through an obstacle course, decode a message, make a craft, and talk to a military member about his/her experience. Contact Lawrence County Extension Office lawrence@sdstate.edu for more info
That’s right! We are meeting August 11th at 5:30pm at Bullwhackers to plan a back to school carnival. Bring your ideas and your enthusiasm. If you have any questions please call Amy Barker
Celebrating 21 Horizons II successes is a new publication from the SDSU Cooperative Extension Service. This 8-page tabloid highlights the many successes documented by the 21 communities across South Dakota that recently completed the Horizons II project.To read more about the great things happening in South Dakota communities click here.
The Sue exhibit is now in Faith! The exhibit is the largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex ever unearthed. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see this spectacular, full-sized cast of this dinosaur’s 42-foot long, 13-foot-high skeleton and learn more more about it’s intriguing past.
Community Center
May 10, 2008 thru Sept. 1, 2008
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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
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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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.
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!
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.
