Centerville Area Latest News
Centerville Arts Council to hold Auditions for Spring Play
Posted 1/30/2012
The Centerville Community Arts Council, Inc. is pleased to announce auditions for the upcoming murder mystery/comedy Occupation: Murder! Try-outs will be held Monday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Centerville School Music Room. Roles are available for high school ages and adults. No advance preparation is necessary. Auditions will be held as we read through the script of the play as a large group. Performances are set for March 23, 24, and 25.
Occupation: Murder! takes place on the set of the quiz show 'It's a Living!' Who would suspect that before the telecast is over, the hardest problem to solve would be 'Who killed Tony Fabrizi, the show's sponsor?' Why was he murdered??? Homicide detective Lt. Jim Slate discovers that most of the TV show's cast had motives to murder the man. With the help of Amanda Maxwell, a little old lady amateur sleuth, Lt Slate solves the murder at the exciting conclusion to Occupation: Murder!
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, expand your memory, and have FUN!!! If you are interested in auditions, but unable to attend at this time, call Deb (563-2780), Colleen (563-2725), or Vonni (563-2390).
First Dollar Presentation for Trinkets and Treasures
Posted 12/12/2011
Trinkets and Treasures, featuring antiques and collectables, had their first dollar presentation on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Present were Nancy Larson, Enterprise Facilitator for the Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project, Bill Hansen, Economic Developement Co-Ordinator, John Limoges, Economic Developement member and Harry Smith, city council member.
Gregg and Shawna Knutson will have their Grand Opening sometime in January. Business hours will be Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 to 6:00 and Saturday from 10 to 4 for the winter. We encourage the community to visit and support them.
Wellness Center Construction Completed
Posted 12/12/2011
The Community Wellness Center is 99.9% complete! New rubber flooring has been installed and a convenient light switch is right inside the doors to the Gold Gym. Just a reminder: No Street Shoes will be allowed in the Wellness Center. The community is encouraged to take a look at the facility when at a basketball game or anytime! Consent forms must be completed before using the Center and they can be picked up at the school office. Children are not allowed in the Center unless accompanied by a parent. Coaches can put up the closed sign when the Gold Gym is in use for sporting events.
Centerville Country Christmas
Posted 12/4/2011
Centerville School Ranked 15th In State In School Performance
Posted 9/19/2011
A website that rates school performance on the tests required by No Child Left Behind has placed Centerville School at the 15th best performing school in South Dakota. You can view this rating as well as all of the other schools in South Dakota on the website http://www.schooldigger.com The Dakota Step is the test used for this requirement and schools have been taking this test since 2003. In those 9 years Centerville School has met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) every year. AYP means that as the scores required get higher each year our school continues to meet those requirements. During that time period, schools can receive the recognition as a Distinguished School or Distinguished District and Centerville School received this recognition during the following years:
DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL
Centerville Elementary---2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Centerville Junior High---2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
Centerville High School---2005, 2006, 2011
DISTINGUISHED DISTRICT---2005, 2006, 2007
The results of the 2011 Dakota Step Tests and other required information will be sent home this week with last year’s students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11. Copies of this same information will be placed at the Post Office, Total Stop, First Midwest Bank, Centerville Clinic, Centerville School/Community Library and the Supt.’s Office. You can also view these reports on the following websites:
http://www.doe.sd.gov/reportcard/index.aspx
http://www.schooldigger.com/
http://centerville.k12.sd.us/
http://centervillesd.com
If you have any questions about these reports, please direct your questions to Supt. Doug Voss at 563-2291 or email Doug.Voss@k12.sd.us
Local Author Completes Latest Ebook
Posted 8/13/2011
Local Centerville author, Harry F. Smith, has finished his latest Ebook, "Last One Standing."
This second novel in the John DelMonico/Terri O'Brien detective series finds them traveling to Manhattan to investigate a pump and dump securities fraud scheme on Wall Street. As John reminisces about early life growing up on the streets of Jersey City, Terri grows close to someone connected to the case. Along the way they encounter Mafia hit men, fierce Catholic school nuns and an even more dangerous ex-wife.
The Ebook is available for downloading at the Smashwords web site for the Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader formats among others. You can also download the novel in PDF, plain text or read it online.
You can go there by following this link:
www.smashwords.com/books/view/73007
You can also visit his author's page at Smashwords to view his other downloadable Ebooks at: www.smashwords.com/profile/view/HFSmith
Governor's Home Open House
Posted 7/1/2011
To celebrate National Home Ownership Month, we held a Governor's Home Open House at the 920 Lincoln Street property on June 30th. This event was sponsored by USDA - Rural Development. Represented were Rural Development, South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Sioux Empire Housing Partnership, Citibank, Senator Tim Johnson's Office, The City of Centerville, the Centerville Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce, Turner County Commissioners and community members.
Tour deKota Pictures
Posted 6/10/2011
Girls Set New School Track Records
Pictures and story From the Centerville Journal
Posted 6/4/2011
Old Records
2000 - Melissa Ramos - Mile - 5:24.72
1998 - Laci Harmon - Triple Jump - 32'11 1/2"
New Record - 2011
Rebecca Steadman - Mile - 5:21.92
Kieran O'Malley - Triple Jump - 34 feet 4 inch
MiKayla Abbas broke school record in the triple jump and then Kieran O'Malley went on to break that record twice since.
Tornadoes Bring Home 7 Top Medals
Pictures and story From the Centerville Journal
Posted 6/4/2011
The Centerville Tornadoes had an excellent showing at the State Track Meet, bringing home three fourth place finishes, a fifth, and three sixth place finishes. The meet was held May 27-29 in Sioux Falls.
Luke Abbas placed 14th in the 800 Meter Run with a time of 2:14.59. Also competing for the boys was Dakota Collins in the Pole Vault.
Adrienn Peterson placed 19th in her first state appearance in the preliminary round of the 100 M Dash.
Becca Steadman earned the Tornadoes their first top medal with a fourth place finish in the 3200 Meter Run. She also placed sixth in the 1600 Meter. Steadman also competed in the 800 meter.
Nicole Steadman added a 17th place in the 1600 Meter and moved up the placing with an 11th place finish in the 3200 meters. Nicole also competed in the pole vault.
Sam Blake had strong scores in the field events. Blake placed 5th in the discus with a throw of 112-08. She placed 8th in the shot put with a distance of 35-01.00.
Kieran O'Malley competed in all the jumping events and placed in the winners bracket for each. O'Malley placed fourth in both the high jump and triple jump. For the high jump she had a jump of 5-00.00. In the triple jump she scored 33-02.25. For the long jump O'Malley placed sixth with a distance of 15-07.75.
The Sprint Medley team of Adrienn Peterson, Rebecca Hybertson, Kieran O'Malley and Becca Steadman placed sixth with a time of 4:32.17.
Jeanne Peterson retires after 38 years.
Pictures and story From the Centerville Journal
Posted 6/4/2011
What do you get when you combine gummy bear treats, St. Patty's Day parties, many pulled teeth and the world's oldest First Grader? You get Mrs. P and 38 years of dedicating herself to the education of the students at the
Centerville Public School.
Yes, Jean Peterson has been a teachers aide at the Centerville School for the past 38 years and this spring she decided it was time to retire. Over the years she has helped at all the grade levels. This year she was an aide for
the Kindergarten through Fourth Grade. "When I started, I never dreamt that I would stay with the job this long. But, here I am this many years later.", said Mrs. P. When asked what part of her job she enjoyed the most, she
replied with a smile, "I just love being with the kids." And from the hugs and smiles of the kids, they love being with Mrs. P as well.
As an aide, her main responsibility was to help students with their reading. She would listen to them read aloud and keep them going if they stumbled on a word. Helping students with homework was also part of her day. She
gave the teachers a hand in correcting papers and making copies of worksheets. "I even helped as a monitor with the Spanish class one year," commented Mrs. P.
Although the prior are very important, Mrs. P is better known by the students for much more important tasks. First, she is the "Centerville Tooth Fairy". 353 teeth have been pulled by the hand of Mrs. P. She would place the tooth in a little case hanging from a necklace, in hopes that it would make it home safely. A certificate would also be given to mark the day of importance.
Gummy Bears were her favorite treat to give. She would give them to the students for good behavior, sitting quietly in study hall and for other special events. You could take just 3! This years senior class gave Mrs. P a Giant 5 lb. Gummy Bear, which she brought back to school to share with them.
St. Patrick's Day would not be the same if you didn't see Mrs. P all dressed in green. Many years back, she decided to bring decorated cupcakes to all the students to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. "The kids didn't know much
about the holiday, so I wanted them to learn. I would bring special treats and read St. Patrick's Day stories to the classes," explained Mrs. P. Over time the cupcakes changed to green sprinkled sugar cookies. But, one thing that did not change was Mrs. P dressed in green wishing all the students a "Happy St. Patty's Day!"
A lively jitterbug, in her red poodle skirt, with Mr. Voss is yet another treasured memory for many Centerville students. Mrs. P and Mr. Voss would entertain at the occasional Pops Concert and would give surprise performances
at the Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies.
Mrs. P enjoyed the First Grade the most. "If I was ever reincarnated, I would come back as a BIG first grader. It is the greatest age to be. They just love learning new things," said Mrs. P. Her fondest school memory was on her
birthday. She was going to surprise the first grade class with a party and when she got to the classroom each child got up and gave her a great big hug.
Mrs. P has been around for many activities and has helped with many aspects of the school. But, if you asked her what she thought of school lunches? She would have to reply, I honestly couldn't tell you. She has packed her
lunch everyday for 38 years and never once forgotten it on the kitchen table or in the fridge.
Jean Peterson has touched well over 750 childrens lives with her kind and giving dedication. Never a day passed that she didn't brighten the halls with a simple "How are you Mr. Johnson?" or a "What a pretty dress Miss Hill."
You can fill in any name of any child and they have heard those words as they passed Mrs. P's room.
Centerville Home to Participate in Paint-South Dakota Campaign
Posted 5/20/2011
South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is excited to announce that the local home of Clint and Julynn Perry has been selected to participate in the Paint - South Dakota 2011 campaign. The City of Centerville nominated the home and community members and organizations will volunteer their time to help paint the home.
"This campaign is a great example of how South Dakota Housing and local communities can work together to create a better quality of life in South Dakota," said Mark Lauseng, SDHDA Executive Director. "These homeowners really deserve this and are very appreciative of the town of Centerville for helping them during this time."
In the last thirteen years of the Paint - South Dakota campaign, over 366 homes across South Dakota have been painted, resulting in more than 7,359 gallons of paint and primer being applied by 5,509 local volunteers.
Painting of the home will start Saturday, June 4th at 9 AM. If anyone would like to help participate please contact, Bill Hansen at (605)201-7593.
