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WELCOME to the city of Scotland. Scotland is a place that you could call home no matter what your age; If you are starting a family, retiring, or just looking a smaller community. Live, work, and play, that's our motto. Take a look around our site, you will find information about our town, schools, and everything this small community has to offer. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us. July 29 - Last Day of Summer Reading ProgramAll summer reading program participants should go to the swimming pool on Thursday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. for the final session of the summer reading program. This will be our Pool Party! Please have your child wear their swimming suits to the pool and bring a towel. The books will be collected as they arrive. Prizes and books will be given away at the end of the hour. We should be done between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Please pick up and bring your child to the pool. In case of rain, we will meet at the library. July 29 - Farmers' MarketThe Farmers' Market will be open on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. by the Scottie Stop. July 30 - 31 - Catfish DaysThe 15th annual Catfish Days celebration will begin Friday evening, July 30th with signup hours from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Main Hideout. Fishing begins as soon as you finish signing up July 30th and goes until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 31st. Fishing may be done anywhere along the James River from the bridge located on Highway 44 to the bridge on Highway 46 and can be done in a boat or from the shore. Weigh-ins will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 31st. For more information, call the Main Hideout at 583-9964. A fish supper will again be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. Saturday with a free will donation being taken. This years proceeds will go to the Scotland Athletic Association. Anyone wishing to donate salads or bars for the supper would be greatly appreciated. Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning the fish after the weigh-in and with weigh-in. Music will be provided by Damn Strait Saturday, July 31st beginning at 9:00 p.m. August 5 - New Student RegistrationAll new K-12 students in the Lesterville, Kaylor, and Scotland areas, who will be attending Scotland School District 4-3, need to register Thursday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the superintendent's office located in the Scotland High School building. If you are unable to register August 5th please contact the school at 583-2237 to set up a time to register. This registration is not for students who have already registered. All schedules will be handed out on the first day of school August 19th. Parade Entries for Rodeo Day ParadeThe Scotland Scottie Stampede Rodeo Parade will be held Saturday, August 14th beginning at 1:30 p.m. There are six categories of parade entries: automobiles, equestrian, commercial, antique, youth, and organizational. Plan now for your special entry into the parade. Everyone is encouraged to have an entry in the parade, even if it isn't a fancy float. Entries can be submitted to Peggy Schelske, Box 388, Scotland, SD 57059 or dropped off at the Scotland Journal office, 630 First Street, Scotland. For more information call Peggy at 583-4419. Check out this NEW website: www.sdbridgetobenefits.orgBridge to Benefits Program allow you to easily find which state and federal assistance you may be eligible for in a confidential manner, including all directions on where and how to apply for these resources. We want your pictures Scotland!We want your pictures Scotland. Send us your pictures from graduation, scenery, sporting events, storms, summer fun, winter fun, you name it. There is always something going on. Catch the moment and send it in. Help us show everyone else what makes Scotland such a great place to live, work and play. Make sure that there are no copyright infringements and all of the parties within the image are ok with participating. Your name and comments will be placed alongside your image in our gallery. Story Time at LibraryThe Scotland Library will be having Story Time every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Plan to join us with your pre-school children for this special time. If you would like to be a guest reader for our group, just call JoAnn Gemar. Youth Center RecyclingThe Scotland Youth Center needs your help! This is a non-profit organization that opened in September 2008 for the Scotland youth ages 8-18. We are collecting aluminum cans to recycle as an ongoing fundraiser. The collection point will be on Main Street. Just bag your cans up and throw them into the collection bin. We challenge the residents and businesses of Scotland and surrounding communities to make our community eco-friendly in addition to helping out our youth. Thank you for your support. 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Impressive Severe WeatherThough the severe weather reports have been down, what we have been getting has been impressive. Storm Center Update - Tuesday PMStorm Center Update Severe Weather Making A ComebackSevere weather reports have been below average this season, but the active summer has helped push severe reports closer to normal. Storm Center Update - Monday PMStorm Center Update Storm Center Update - Monday AMHotter and more humid weather will be returning to KELOLAND. Storm Center Update - Sunday PMScattered showers and storms will again be possible this coming week. Wednesday Night ScoreboardWednesday Night Scoreboard Wednesday Sports BroadcastClick here to view Wednesday's 10 PM sports. State A Legion: Day 1Click here for highlights from day one of the State A Legion Tournament in Mitchell Pheasants Fall In St. Paul 10-3The Saints grabbed an early lead and never looked back as Sioux Falls dropped their first game after the All-Star break Twins Sweep Royals 6-4Minnesota finishes the road trip with a record of 6-1. Vikings Sign Rookie QB Joe WebbWebb, a sixth-round pick, is the third member of Minnesota's eight-player draft class to sign a contract. Timberwolves Finalize Contract With Center PekovicThe team's 2008 second-round draft pick gets a three-year, $13 million deal. CBS: Hortness Named New DSU Head CoachThe Parker native has been an assistant at DWU, USD and Northern State South Routs North In American Association All-Star GameSeveral Pheasants contributed offensively in the North Division's 12-3 loss. Tuesday Sports BroadcastClick to view Tuesday's 10 PM Sports |
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