Opinion by Amy Fiala Black Hills Energy We know customer bills and energy usage are topics of conversation in the communities we serve. A combination of factors — including the increased cost of the natural gas we purchase, recovery of costs associated with Storm Uri and costs to help cover system investments and improvements — […]
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Richard Scott McKinley: March 29, 1955 – April 7, 2022
Richard (Dick) Scott McKinley passed away at the age of 67 following a courageous, year-long battle with brain cancer. Dick affected countless people with his never-ending optimism and his love for life. He greeted each day with a contagious smile and often reflected, “It’s been a great day!” His lifelong relationships with so many people […]
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Work in Progress: May 12, 2022
The Day of the Troubadours By Kitty Riley A band of troubadours came into town Traveling from far beyond Their instruments with them all around And stories to pass on. The day was hot and the sky was blue Weary were they from the roads I offered them shade and a drink to cool And […]
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Steven D. Stouffer: October 13, 1949 – April 26, 2022
Uncle Junie and Auntie Ann had five children… Lynn, Butch, Steve, Janie and Danny. Steve Stouffer was right in the middle of that lively bunch. He also had about 40 cousins or so, who got together from time to time for Granny Stouffer’s birthday at the old House on Cliff Drive. Growing up in Fort […]
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Robert Francis Leonard: September 3, 1930 – March 28, 2022
Robert (Bob) Francis Leonard Esq. passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022, with his family present. He was born on a farm outside of Crocker, Missouri, to Harry Allen Leonard and Mable Mae Barr on Sept. 3, 1930. The youngest of 11, Bob lost his mother at the age of two, and was raised by […]
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Work in Progress – May 5, 2022
La lámpara de Agatino Por Leonardo Occhipinti Agatino era un gato al que le había crecido un hongo en su espalda. Lo llevaron al veterinario y le pusieron una pantalla en su cabeza para que se curara. Algunos aseguran que tiraba luz con su mirada. Agatino’s lamp By Leonardo Occhipinti Agatino was a cat with […]
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Lead King Loop debate continues
By Alex Menard Sopris Sun Correspondent In about a month, Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) will return to Marble and the Lead King Loop (LKL) in great numbers. During the annual quiet winter period, the Lead King Loop Working Group (LKLWG) met for over 30 hours to work on management policies. Due to an agreement for […]
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CRMS student receives Boettcher Scholarship
Staff report Out of a pool of 1,500 applicants, Colorado Rocky Mountain School senior Willa Schendler has been awarded a 2022 Boettcher Scholarship. The four-year scholarship is only awarded to 50 students per year. It comes with $20,000 annually for tuition, fees, and other expenses. The scholarship recipients are chosen based on demonstrations of service, […]
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Lori McGarry: October 1, 1961 – April 18, 2022
Lora “Lori” L. McGarry was peacefully welcomed into the gates of Heaven on the morning of April 18, after a beautiful Easter Sunday spent outdoors in the sunshine, surrounded by loved ones, laughter and music. Although born in South Dakota, she would tell you that she was from Alaska — one of her favorite states. […]
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“The Last Original Wife” by Dorothea Benton Frank triumphs as an audiobook
By Kim Owens GCPLD Human Resources Director I always like to read books that are set in a location that I enjoy visiting, or plan to visit. I recently spent a little time touring around Charleston, South Carolina, with my mom and two of my closest friends. Upon my return, I downloaded the audio version […]