Hill City Prevailer

Meeting addresses substance abuse

Published by admin on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 10:58am

Substance abuse is a disorder that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or where one lives. A meeting was held on Oct. 16 to discuss substance abuse issues in the Hill City area. 

“Substance abuse is a big problem all over the nation,” said Jan Humphrey, a recovering addict who helped organize the event. “This little town is doing something about it.”

Buffalo tradition benefits church

Published by admin on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 10:56am

The Keystone United Church of Christ will hold its 94th annual Buffalo Dinner Sunday, Oct. 27 beginning at noon.

The menu consists of slow roasted buffalo, mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, baked beans, cranberry sauce and dinner rolls. A variety of homemade pies will be served for dessert. 

Trivia comes to Keystone

Published by admin on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 10:56am

“Who sung the 1960s hits ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ and ‘Turn, Turn,Turn?’”

“Which element has the symbol ‘He?’” 

If the answers to these questions role off your tongue than you may want to get to trivia night at the Keystone Senior Center.

“I mainly come down for the camaraderie. Just being able to get around people, chit chat and laugh,” said Lynette Gohsman.

Seventh annual Girlfriends’ Weekend Nov. 1-3

Published by admin on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 11:46am

The seventh annual Girlfriends’ Weekend is coming to Hill City. This year, the events will be held over a three-day period from Nov. 1-3.

“Seven years ago, the downtown merchants got together and wanted to make the offseason better,” said Lorena Freis, who is helping to put on Girlfriends’ Weekend.

That conversation spawned the annual Girlfriends’ Weekend.

Time for the Penny Carnival

Published by admin on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 11:46am

The annual Keystone Penny Carnival is coming to Keystone Community Center Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m.

 The tradition has been held for at least the last 10 years, according to town librarian Robin Scott.

“We have to keep it going,” Scott said. “It’s a lot of fun for the children. We try to make it better each year.” 

Homecoming next week

Published by admin on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:32pm

Homecoming week in Hill City is next week.

As is customary, there are plenty of events taking place during the week.

The school, too, is requesting that people bring in candy to be thrown out during the homecoming pep rally, which has become customary.

The candy can be brought in and dropped off with Mary Skillingstad. Bite-sized Halloween candy is appreciated.