St. Lawrence School first grader Andrew Karels, son of Josh and Karissa Karels of Milbank, was presented with a Citizenship Award from Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren Friday, May 5. “Andrew and his grandmother were the first people to come into my office and report the vandalism that was... Read more
St. Lawrence School in Milbank will present their spring program, “Songs of Prayer and Praise,” on Wednesday, May 10, with two shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Director Elizabeth Schulte explained, “Prayer has been a theme in our music class this year. The first song I... Read more
Dresses, flowers, limos, dinner, and promposals. They all add up. According to USA Today, the average American teen spent between $700 and $1000 on Prom this year. Seems extravagant when you consider in 1964, this little pink number would have only set you back $24.70. Of course, back then... Read more
Ninety couples promenaded through the cityscape of Paris during the Milbank High School junior-senior prom Grand March Saturday, April 29. Boyd and Annette VanVooren announced each couple as they began their walk around the cobblestone path through the city. Leading the march were prom co-chairpersons Allison Pillatzki, Chase Pinkert,... Read more
Dave Schaack, a member of the Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club, received his Advanced Communication Gold Award, the highest within Toastmasters International. Schaack previously completed the first two levels and received the Advanced Communicator Bronze and Silver Awards. “Dave is a valued member of the Milbank Babbel-Ons Toastmaster Club,” stated Jessica... Read more
The Grant County 4-H Horse Project will host a Hairy Horse Fun Show Sunday, May 7, at the Grant County 4-H Grounds in Milbank. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The show starts at noon. No registrations will be accepted once the show begins. Classes include: beginner, junior, and senior... Read more
One-hundred and thirty band members from Milbank Middle School and Koch Elementary School performed for the South Dakota Bandmasters Middle School Band Contest Friday and Saturday, April 21-22. The contest, which took place at the Milbank Middle/High School, included 188 total entries. Other schools participating were Big Stone City,... Read more
The Milbank Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2. The early release is to accommodate the Valley Queen Invitational track and field meet at AB Campbell Stadium. According to the local school administration, the meet requires a large number of workers. The parking lot area also... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met April 20. Jessica Roggenbuck served as the Toastmaster. Table topics master was Karla Wellnitz. The next meeting is Thursday, May 4, at noon at State Auto. Anyone interested in learning more about the Toastmasters Club is encouraged to contact VP of Membership Kirk Simmons... Read more
An Evening in Paris is the theme for the 2017 Milbank High School Prom this Saturday, April 29. Eighty-nine couples are signed up to promenade during the Grand March beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $2. A banquet... Read more
