The first group of youth and adult volunteers have arrived in Martin for the annual YouthWorks project.
Kids Club activities for ages five to ten, will be held in the park, Monday through Thursday afternoons. Another favorite tradition is the Thursday night cookout at the park. The event is free and open to all, starting at 6 p.m. The cookout will be held each Thursday evening throughout…
By KRISTI EATON
Associated Press
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – A Native American tribe that has long battled the devastating effects of alcoholism is planning to ask its tribal members whether it should legalize alcohol on its South Dakota reservation.
The Oglala Sioux tribal council voted 9-7 Tuesday, June 11, to bring the question of legalizing alcohol on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to a public…
The Martin Community Heritage Center will open for the season on Wednesday, June 5, at 1 p.m. It has been open by appointment through the winter and spring.
The first grade classes of Martin Grade School recently visited and showed much interest in the history of the community. Favorite items were the brass bed, the piano, the typewriter and adding machine.
Mrs. Strain’s third grade class also…
By Marj Oleske
At this time of year, most kids are in a hurry to be out of school. However, four college students have been busy moving into Bennett County High School, which will be their home for the summer.
The leaders of YouthWorks have transformed classrooms into dorm rooms, having arrived last Sunday for their annual time spent working in the Martin area.
Site Director Erin Huenink is a…
By Marj Oleske
On a family drive through the Black Hills near his hometown of Sturgis, five year old Bryan Sorensen was asked the usual question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
“I want to be a priest,” answered Bryan. That answer remained the same in the years to come. Following High School in Sturgis, he…
In a continuing effort to improve local housing options, the City of Martin and Wild Horse Butte Community Development Corporation will hold a community meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 22, from 12:00 noon to 4 p.m. at the Martin Activity Center.
The Martin Housing Study Presentation and Strategy Session is for anyone interested in the housing situation in the Martin area.
A free meal will be…
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Martin, will host a Year of Faith event on Sunday, June 9, as part of the continuing celebration of the Year of Faith throughout the Diocese of Rapid City.
The event includes celebration of the Mass beginning at 12:30 p.m., with the Rev. Father Bryan Sorensen presiding. The general public is welcome to attend this Year of Faith local…
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary held the 95th and 93rd, respectively, State Annual Conventions in Rapid City on June 6 through June 9.
Jan Goetzinger, of Martin, was honored as the Past President of the State Auxiliary at the banquet held on Saturday evening. She was the State Auxiliary President in 1988-89, which was 25 years ago.
Family members and local Auxiliary members were…
Oglala Lakota College (OLC), in Kyle, opens its 10th Annual “A Vision of Our History by Lakota Artists” summer artist series with featured artist Martin Red Bear, Hehaka Gleska (Spotted Elk), Oglala/Sicangu. Red Bear’s art medium includes a display of acrylics and water color on canvas, paper and tanned hides. He is a retired full-time instructor of art at Oglala Lakota College, now…
By Marj Oleske
“The damage was almost terrifying. It is horrible what an F5 tornado can do in a matter of minutes.” Stuart Bucholz, Martin Volunteer Fireman spoke of his experience helping in the aftermath of the recent Moore, Oklahoma tornado. A small band of volunteer firemen and Explorers traveled to Oklahoma to help in any way they could. Led by Stuart Bucholz, the group included Carol…
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