To be an Ironman requires excellence, passion, and commitment. It is a test of physical toughness and mental strength. To be an Ironman you must persevere and endure. Rondi Scoular is an Ironman! Ironman is triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and a 26.22-mile run.... Read more
Newly elected officers for the Babble-ons Toastmasters Club are: Kirk Simmons, VP of Membership; Jessica Roggenbuck, VP of Public Relations; Natalie Remund, VP of Education; and Kim Veen, Sergeant of Arms. They will serve until June 2017. Other officers (in the front row of the photograph) are: Talia Athey,... Read more
Lance and Melissa O’Farrell, owners of Milbank Area Homes, are pleased to announce Elli Grabow has joined their business as a licensed realtor/broker associate. “Elli purchased her home through me and we got to chatting,” explained Melissa. “I believe the combination of her retail experience and knowledge of business... Read more
Central United Methodist Church is starting a Monday morning group beginning Monday, September 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. The group is designed to build relationships among the community of Milbank. “Anyone is welcome,” stated leaders Jeny Koplin and Melissa Gall. “This is for... Read more
There’s a saying amongst fishermen. You can’t catch anything if your pole isn’t in the water. That gets a bit tough around here in the winter. Wouldn’t a cozy ice house help? St. Lawrence School wants you to win one. But, you can’t win it, if you don’t buy... Read more
Tot School is hot. “We have had such great participation, we have expanded to two sessions per week,” stated Jeny Koplin, Tot School leader. Check out the first sessions this year on September 7 and September 8. Tot School invites moms, dads, grandparents, or other caregivers to bring children,... Read more
Community Scout Kick-Off and Registration Night
Community August 22, 2016
The Milbank Area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be holding their annual Scout Kick-Off and registration night Tuesday, August 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pribyl Park. All scouting programs will come together for family-fun evening with activities such as water bottle rockets, turtle races,... Read more
St. Lawrence School is hosting a open house for students and families on Monday, August 22 from 5:00-6:00. Principal Brenda Anderson said, “All kindergarten through sixth grade students are invited to visit school to find their new classrooms, and put supplies in their desks. Pre-schoolers are also invited to visit, but... Read more
St. Lawrence Church hosted Totus Tuus from July 31, through August 4. Darby Helms, Director of Faith Formation and Youth, coordinated the event. “Totus Tuus is a four-day summer Catechetical program for youth in grades 1-12,” she explained. Totus Tuus was Pope John Paul II’s apostolic motto. It is a... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and the Full Throttle Car Club hosted its 29th annual car show Saturday, August 13, at Lake Farley Park in conjunction with the chamber’s Summer Event Series. “We had a great turnout of car enthusiasts, both participants and onlookers,” noted Bill Tostenson, Full... Read more
