Stories from Friday, November 5, 2010

Lucille J.Westphal, 89, of Sturgis, S.D., formerly of Cherokee,passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, 2010 in the Sturgis Regional Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8 at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Rev. Ethan Sayler will officiate. ...

Penny Jean Hudson, 38, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, 2010 in the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Craig Cummins will officiate. ...

Cherokee Washington High School will host a Veterans Day Program on Thursday, Nov. 11, to honor all military personnel whose service to our country allows us the freedoms that we too often take for granted. By honoring those who gave of themselves for these freedoms, we are reminded of our many rights that the citizens of most countries never realize...

If you are looking for good, "gently used" children's clothing for your kids, or you have some "gently used" clothing that your children have outgrown, the Children's Clothing Closet, located at 213 W. Elm St. in Cherokee, is the place to go. The distribution of free children's clothing was formerly handled by the Healthy Families group, but they recently chose to discontinue that part of their services, and Georgia Crouch and her mother, Pam Waite, were quick to step in and take over this valuable service.. ...

Terry Branstad. Governor of Iowa. Again. Oh, my.

A second benefit for Kelsie Peterson, a 2009 Cherokee Washington High graduate who was recently diagnosed with cancer, will be held on Nov. 21 at the Alta Community Center. This is a benefit to raise monies, with proceeds going to help Peterson to defray her mounting medical costs and travel expenses. The benefit will host a meal and bake sale along with a silent auction to be held throughout the day. Meal will include pork burgers, baked beans, salads, chips and desert...

On average, every 40 seconds someone in America has a stroke. Stroke occurs when a blood vessel feeding the brain bursts or is clogged, causing a sudden disruption in the blood flow to the brain. Stroke is a leading killer and the number one cause of adult disability in the Unites States...

Perfect Honor Roll Jennifer Barritt Anna Cox Leticia Del Real Ben Hart Collin Lundy Kylie Mongan Lindsay Williams --- Honor Roll McKayla Benson Kammy Briggs Andrea Cano Katrina Carlson Rylee DeWitt Emma Friedrichsen Alayne Graybill Paityn Hagberg Merrick Harrison...

The Lakes Conference recently announced its All-Conference and All-Academic teams, and several Cherokee girls received honors. Four Cherokee Washington High volleyball players received Lakes Conference honors including Sarah Ruele, honorable mention; Jessica Cook, second team; Emily Cook, first team; and Megan Hummel, honorable mention...

Cherokee Regional Medical Center Hospice will once again have lighted Christmas trees in Cherokee, Marcus, Aurelia and Holstein during the holiday season. These trees are a special way of remembering friends and loved ones. People may help light the trees through a tax-deductible donation of any size. ...

SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business," is a nonprofit association which is dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small business start, grow and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)...

The Cherokee Washington High School Drama Department proudly presents the musical "Night at the Wax Museum" on Nov. 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. at the WHS Auditorium. There are 35 student making up this year's musical cast and crew. Admission price is $5 for adults and $4 for students. ...