Services for Doris Sherburne, Gillette, Wyo., formerly of Kadoka, S.D., were held May 16, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church in Gillette with Pastor Joel Wright officiating.
Interment followed at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Mrs. Sherburne, age 92, passed away at the Pioneer Manor on Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Ora Kieffer, age 95, of Midland, S.D., died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Philip Nursing Home.

Starting out with a somewhat local representative of exotic animals, Kevin Vogel set a live skunk on a table, which squirted the audience.
Yes, the table squirted the audience; through a trick pressurized tank of water hidden underneath. Vogel continued to keep the attention of the Philip elementary students through humor, living exhibits and a running lecture on the importance of these animals to the earth and to humans.

The Kadoka Area School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9, with all members in attendance.
Minutes from the April 11 and 16 meetings, financial statement, bills and agenda were approved as presented.
Superintendent Jamie Hermann reported that the Indian Ed application had been completed and submitted. Plans for the requested funds will be used for a bus monitor, education aide, transportation costs for student to attend tutoring sessions on Fridays, a camera for the bus and possibly second servings at lunch.