Loretta Elaine Smith, age 65, of Milesville, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.

Loretta Elaine Sorum was born October 11, 1941, to Asaf and Hazel (Nelson) Sorum in Canton, SD. She grew up in the Fairview area and attended Canton grade and high school, graduating in 1959. Loretta went on to attend the University of South Dakota and Black Hills State College, where she earned her degree in elementary education and art.

She was united in marriage to the "cowboy" of her dreams, George E.

Gladys Dorothy Bear Heels, age 83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 15, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, SD.

Gladys was born August 25, 1923, at West Bend near Ft. Thompson, SD, the daughter of Grace Bear and Van Meter Kennedy. As a child, she moved with her family to Norris, SD, where she spent her childhood and being raised by Sam Chasing Horse, Sr.

She was united in marriage to Stacey Bear Heels on April 15, 1947.

Audrey "Joyce" Quiver-Romero, Cikala Waste Win, was born February 9, 1940, in Pine Ridge, SD. Joyce left this world to be with her family that preceded her in death on July 15, 2007. Joyce passed away at her residence, the Seven Arrow Ranch on Quiver Hill.

Meeting and guiding her home was her mother Lavina Richards-Quiver, her father Bert Quiver, her sisters Fern Fast Wolf and Twila Quiver. Also, brothers Bertie, Willard and Delane Quiver.

Joyce was a hard working woman who raised eight children of her own, and several of her family members.

Janet Rosalie "Tootie" Stout, age 68, of Kadoka, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Memorial services were held Monday, July 16, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Dave Ohrtman officiating.

Music was provided by Boyd Porch, John Kaiser and Carl Bauman. Ushers/hostess were Cliff and Priscilla Parke, Robert and Frances Getz, Leonard and Ruby Sanftner, Ray and Janice Pike. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Jorgensen, Cam, Cory and Chris Uhlir, Matt McKinney, Merle and Norman Kezar.

Interment was in the Belvidere Cemetery.

Olaf "Ole" Nelson, age 75, of Midland, died Tuesday evening, July 10, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital.

Services were held Saturday, July 14, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.

Music was provided by Joyce Wheeler, Lyndy Ireland and James Nelson.

Martha Pearson, age 85, of Philip, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Services were held Saturday, July 14, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.

Music was provided by Marilyn Millage, pianist, and Maureen Palecek, vocalist. Ushers were Julie Kemnitz and Debbie Hansen.

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It takes much more than chasing stories and colorful prose to make a newspaper.

As reporters, we mostly ignored the proposition that newspaper need to make money.

Physician's Assistant Terry Henrie has been accepted to continue his professional training in an emergency medicine program at the Health Science Center of the University of Texas in San Antonio.

The family - Terry, Jennifer and three-year-old Reese - will be leaving Philip at the end of August 2007, then will return early in September 2008.

Terry will still be classified as a Physician's Assistant, though will have extensive specialized experience. "For about a year, I've been thinking about ways to enhance my skills and become better trained," said Henrie.