A while back I met the Ground Works folks from Sioux Falls. What an incredible organization. Their tag line - Growing Opportunities nails it.
They work to bring gardens to school children. You can read more about them in their very first newsletter found on their Ground Works blog. Click on the "It's About Their Stories' link.
Showing posts with label community. Show all posts
Showing posts with label community. Show all posts
February 25, 2012
August 17, 2011
Canning extravaganza as community building
Canning extravaganza and the building of a community.
That sounds like a good title for an article on the value of creating good food and sharing that with a community of willing learners. The article is coming, the photos are here.
That sounds like a good title for an article on the value of creating good food and sharing that with a community of willing learners. The article is coming, the photos are here.
August 12, 2011
Vacation Bible School
Trinity Lutheran and United Church of Christ, Chamberlain, SD. Performance at Trinity Lutheran, followed by an ice cream social. A total energy night!
Apologies for the dark shots - camera was not on its best behavior. And then the photographer was too busy eating ice cream to get a good shot of the room packed with fellow ice cream eaters.
Apologies for the dark shots - camera was not on its best behavior. And then the photographer was too busy eating ice cream to get a good shot of the room packed with fellow ice cream eaters.
Farmers Market
Chamberlain, SD - wonderful produce, meats, and baked goods. End of market day shots.
Bent Spatula
Happy Hydros, LLC
Platte Hutterite Colony
Bijou Hills Grass Fed Meat (Larry Wagner)
Muddy Pumpkin Farms
Bent Spatula
Happy Hydros, LLC
Platte Hutterite Colony
Bijou Hills Grass Fed Meat (Larry Wagner)
Muddy Pumpkin Farms
July 6, 2011
Home Canning ... Another Word for Sustainable
So very happy to see Sustainable Dakota Digest published an article I wrote for them: Home Canning: How to Get Started.
Sustainable Dakota Digest is designed to foster sustainability in Western Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wyoming and Northern Nebraska.
Facebook: Sustainable Dakota Digest
Twitter: SD Digest, hashtag #sustainsd
Sustainable Dakota Digest is designed to foster sustainability in Western Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wyoming and Northern Nebraska.
Facebook: Sustainable Dakota Digest
Twitter: SD Digest, hashtag #sustainsd
July 4, 2011
Canning - A Way of Life
The truth be told, I cannot remember when I stared canning. What I do remember is that home canned food sure tasted good. In our multi-generational home, Grandma canned enough for us to eat all winter and then some. As 6- and 7-year olds we were stationed at wash tubs to clean cucumbers, tomatoes, beets and more. Swathed in an apron, standing on a little wooden stool, armed with a vegetable brush and a square of muslin we worked away at our task. It was a big deal to be promoted to jar stuffer as a 9- or 10-year old. Teenagers managed the loading and unloading of the hug copper boilers loaded down with 20 or more jars of pure goodness.
We were never without food, could feed unexpected company by opening a few jars, and had plenty of fancy canned things for gifting. Grandma categorized relishes, chutneys, certain jams and jellies and her famous pickled beets as fancy canned - not everyday fair, intended for gifts or eating on special days.
My dream is to start a canning school, to teach a skill I learned as a child, and from which I have benefited my entire life.
We were never without food, could feed unexpected company by opening a few jars, and had plenty of fancy canned things for gifting. Grandma categorized relishes, chutneys, certain jams and jellies and her famous pickled beets as fancy canned - not everyday fair, intended for gifts or eating on special days.
My dream is to start a canning school, to teach a skill I learned as a child, and from which I have benefited my entire life.
June 26, 2011
They Said It Wouldn't Happen
Despite being told the Missouri River flooding this year would be less than what was experienced last year in Chamberlain, a record flood is happening.
The water rose several feet in just a couple days, forcing officials and hundreds of volunteers in Chamberlain and Oacoma to construct levees and sandbag utilities in an effort to hold back Missouri River flood waters.
If you are the praying type, please pray for us, and everyone affected by high water this year - there is another post coming on that. If you are not the praying type, send us good vibes and think good thoughts of us.
And please, volunteer - do something to help someone who needs help. Yes, I know you can't rush over here to help. Help in your community. Someone needs you today.
Now the photographic proof. The Missouri River waters have risen up to the gate into American Creek Campground. The trees way in the background - that's where the Missouri River is supposed to be. All that water between those trees and the gate is the campground. Drowned out, unusable until August - that's what we are being told. Like I said. Please pray for us.
The water rose several feet in just a couple days, forcing officials and hundreds of volunteers in Chamberlain and Oacoma to construct levees and sandbag utilities in an effort to hold back Missouri River flood waters.
If you are the praying type, please pray for us, and everyone affected by high water this year - there is another post coming on that. If you are not the praying type, send us good vibes and think good thoughts of us.
And please, volunteer - do something to help someone who needs help. Yes, I know you can't rush over here to help. Help in your community. Someone needs you today.
Now the photographic proof. The Missouri River waters have risen up to the gate into American Creek Campground. The trees way in the background - that's where the Missouri River is supposed to be. All that water between those trees and the gate is the campground. Drowned out, unusable until August - that's what we are being told. Like I said. Please pray for us.
May 28, 2011
Flooding in Pierre/Ft. Pierre #Oahe Flood
6:00 p.m. Update: It keeps getting worse. We learned tonight that the Corps will be releasing water at the rate of 150,000 cfs. (No, not a typo.) River is expected to crest 7 feet above flood stage. Flooding expected to be worse than the 1952 flood, which inundated Pierre and Ft. Pierre. Morris Construction is hiring truck drivers and front end loader operators to help build emergency levees. Volunteers are needed. And, please go to the area ONLY if you are there to volunteer.
2:30 p.m. Update: Sadly, it is not looking good. Gen. McMahon of the Corps says, "This is the most serious event this part of the Missouri River basin has faced, ever." In addition, the governor is asking those traveling to Pierre/Ft. Pierre to avoid Hwy 83 and use Hwy 14 or Hwy 34. (My opinion is: it's better to be a volunteer than a gawker. If you are not there to help, stay home and stay out of the way.)
Gen. McMahon of the Corps: "This is the most serious event this part of the Missouri River basin has faced, ever."
#OaheFlood on Twitter will get you the latest updates on the flooding in Pierre and Fort Pierre.
Currently the Army Corps of Engineers is releasing 65,000 cfs (cubic feet per second) of water through the Lake Oahe Dam. Heard it described yesterday like this: a basketball is about one cubic foot. Just imagine 65,000 basketballs blowing by you in one second.
Emergency levees are being constructed on both sides of the Missouri River in Pierre and Ft. Pierre. City governments are constructing levees and sandbagging public utilities and other infrastructure. Private citizens are working feverishly to save their homes and possessions. Some have packed up and moved out. Low lying areas experienced flooding yesterday.
Overnight the COE released some not so good news. Rain in the forecast means a ramping up of the release rate. With up to 3 inches of rain forecast for this weekend, Garrison Dam in Bismarck will increase their release to 120,000 cfs. This means Oahe and all dams downstream must follow suit. This could cause levee failures. The governor is telling residents to not depend on the levees saving their homes. He said to be "self-reliant" when it comes to saving their homes.
Pierre, Ft. Pierre and communities downstream WILL be flooded.
Please, if you can, volunteer. Pierre and Ft. Pierre have an immediate need. And so do communities downstream.
Flood information is found at www.breadysd.com
To volunteer in Pierre or Ft. Pierre call the Chamber of Commerce at 605.773.7361
Flood information is also available at 866.446.5324.
2:30 p.m. Update: Sadly, it is not looking good. Gen. McMahon of the Corps says, "This is the most serious event this part of the Missouri River basin has faced, ever." In addition, the governor is asking those traveling to Pierre/Ft. Pierre to avoid Hwy 83 and use Hwy 14 or Hwy 34. (My opinion is: it's better to be a volunteer than a gawker. If you are not there to help, stay home and stay out of the way.)
Gen. McMahon of the Corps: "This is the most serious event this part of the Missouri River basin has faced, ever."
#OaheFlood on Twitter will get you the latest updates on the flooding in Pierre and Fort Pierre.
Currently the Army Corps of Engineers is releasing 65,000 cfs (cubic feet per second) of water through the Lake Oahe Dam. Heard it described yesterday like this: a basketball is about one cubic foot. Just imagine 65,000 basketballs blowing by you in one second.
Emergency levees are being constructed on both sides of the Missouri River in Pierre and Ft. Pierre. City governments are constructing levees and sandbagging public utilities and other infrastructure. Private citizens are working feverishly to save their homes and possessions. Some have packed up and moved out. Low lying areas experienced flooding yesterday.
Overnight the COE released some not so good news. Rain in the forecast means a ramping up of the release rate. With up to 3 inches of rain forecast for this weekend, Garrison Dam in Bismarck will increase their release to 120,000 cfs. This means Oahe and all dams downstream must follow suit. This could cause levee failures. The governor is telling residents to not depend on the levees saving their homes. He said to be "self-reliant" when it comes to saving their homes.
Pierre, Ft. Pierre and communities downstream WILL be flooded.
Please, if you can, volunteer. Pierre and Ft. Pierre have an immediate need. And so do communities downstream.
Flood information is found at www.breadysd.com
To volunteer in Pierre or Ft. Pierre call the Chamber of Commerce at 605.773.7361
Flood information is also available at 866.446.5324.
May 21, 2011
Signs of the time
Seen around town in support of our local service personnel recently deployed with the 200th Engineer Company.
May 16, 2011
200th EN CO
A slide show of the incredible parade for the 200th EN CO can be found on the 200th Camo Quilt Project blog,
Over there you will also find photos of four ordinary looking buses cruising down the interstate ...
Over there you will also find photos of four ordinary looking buses cruising down the interstate ...
May 10, 2011
Community Appreciation Ceremony and Remembrance
A big community appreciation ceremony is planned for soldiers in the Chamberlain unit of the 200th Engineer Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard. Part of me really wants to be in the convoy from Chamberlain to Pierre. As difficult as all this is for everyone in our area, it was made all the more sad when we learned that Jared Roe, only 19 years old and a member of the 200th has passed away in a swimming accident. Now the ceremony will include a remembrance. Our sympathies to Jared's family and our prayers for all the soldiers and their families.
March 15, 2011
Sleeping Beauty
Each spring Missoula Children's Theater works with students at Kimball school on a musical production. This year it's Sleeping Beauty.
Performances are Saturday, Mar. 19 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Kiote Den. And I'm hoping there will be a meal between performances.
Missoula Children's Theater
presents...
presents...
January 1, 2011
New Year
My oh my oh my. That blizzard sure did dump on us! The town crew has been out for a good part of the day plowing and hauling snow - and they are doing a splendid job of it. And there's all those folks out with various snow-removal-pieces-of-equipment clearing driveways and sidewalks. Patiently awaiting my turn, whilst I bake bread for the wonderful person who will do the deed.
December 30, 2010
SD Weather vs New Year's Eve Party
The New Year's Eve Party scheduled for Dec. 31, 3 p.m. at the Kimball Senior Center is postponed due to the weather forecast. Details will be announced as soon as we have it figured out.
December 29, 2010
Broken Resolve
Broken Resolve performing at Kimball Protestant Parish, 8 p.m., Dec. 29.
Free will offering to get in. T-shirts for sale.
Free will offering to get in. T-shirts for sale.
Hoping the Weather Doesn't Catch Us...
Sure hoping the weather doesn't catch us, because we have lots going on in the next couple days.
Tournament action this week.
Plankinton hosts the first day of the Boys and Girls Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament - Wednesday, December 29, starting at noon. Kimball hosts the second day, Thursday, December 30, again starting at noon.
The McCook Invitational Wresting Tournament starts at 9 a.m. in Salem.
Come on out and support our youth athletes and partake of the concessions.
Tournament action this week.
Plankinton hosts the first day of the Boys and Girls Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament - Wednesday, December 29, starting at noon. Kimball hosts the second day, Thursday, December 30, again starting at noon.
The McCook Invitational Wresting Tournament starts at 9 a.m. in Salem.
Come on out and support our youth athletes and partake of the concessions.
December 27, 2010
Tournament Action
Looking forward to the tournament action this week.
Plankinton hosts the first day of the Boys and Girls Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament - Wednesday, December 29, starting at noon. Kimball hosts the second day, Thursday, December 30, again starting at noon.
The McCook Invitational Wresting Tournament starts at 9 a.m. in Salem.
Come on out and support our youth athletes and partake of the concessions.
Plankinton hosts the first day of the Boys and Girls Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament - Wednesday, December 29, starting at noon. Kimball hosts the second day, Thursday, December 30, again starting at noon.
The McCook Invitational Wresting Tournament starts at 9 a.m. in Salem.
Come on out and support our youth athletes and partake of the concessions.
December 17, 2010
Trees and Nativities
In 2009 the South Dakota Hall of Fame began what I hope is a long tradition of featuring decorated Christmas trees and nativity scenes. Thirteen trees and over a hundred nativity scenes are on display until early January. Enjoy... Just received word that the nativity scenes will stay on display until the end of January...now you can really enjoy!
#1 - Oak by Amish and Vaad Framing
#3 - River City Band Festival
#4 - 4-H Extension Office
#5 – Chamber of Commerce and Dayle Chilson
#6 – Prime CattleWomen
#7 – South Dakota Hall of Fame
#8 – Pat Blum - nativity scenes. Just a few of the over 100 on display.
#9 – Blum Brothers
#10 – River City Wood Carvers - People's Choice Award Winner
#11 – Welcome West Plaza
#12 – Sanford Hospital
#13 – Kiwanis
#14 – Dakota Milestones
Spectacular, huh?
#1 - Oak by Amish and Vaad Framing
#2 Bent Spatula
#3 - River City Band Festival
#4 - 4-H Extension Office
#5 – Chamber of Commerce and Dayle Chilson
#6 – Prime CattleWomen
#7 – South Dakota Hall of Fame
#8 – Pat Blum - nativity scenes. Just a few of the over 100 on display.
#9 – Blum Brothers
#10 – River City Wood Carvers - People's Choice Award Winner
#11 – Welcome West Plaza
#12 – Sanford Hospital
#13 – Kiwanis
#14 – Dakota Milestones
Spectacular, huh?
People's Choice Award
For the second year, the South Dakota Hall of Fame featured Christmas trees decorated by area individuals and organizations. This year's display included 13 trees and about a hundred nativity scenes.
New to the event this year is a People's Choice award. And the winner is.....River City Wood Carvers. Hall of Fame President and CEO, Todd Knutson presented the award to Dr. Tom Stone of the River City Wood Carvers.
The winning tree was decorated with hand carved and painted wooden ornaments, large wood shaving curls and hand painted gourds - a lovely South Dakota tree.
New to the event this year is a People's Choice award. And the winner is.....River City Wood Carvers. Hall of Fame President and CEO, Todd Knutson presented the award to Dr. Tom Stone of the River City Wood Carvers.
The winning tree was decorated with hand carved and painted wooden ornaments, large wood shaving curls and hand painted gourds - a lovely South Dakota tree.
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