Concerts begin Tuesday!

From standards like Stardust, Always, and I Got Rhythm, to new sounds in acoustical jazz, you’ll delight in the opening concert of the 2008-09 Center of the Nation Concert series this coming Tuesday, September 30th. It's the Frank Vignola Quintet. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., so don’t be late!

Frank Vignola is one of the world’s finest jazz guitarists. He’s had praise heaped upon him by none other than the great Les Paul, whose music – accompanied by the vocal stylings of Mary Ford – gave a whole generation some terrific music. You may even think you’re listening to Paul, but it’s pure Vignola, shattering the barrier between popular music and traditional jazz.

In addition to Vignola’s guitar, there are other skilled artists on mandolin, percussion and bass.

We’re told that the first half of the program will feature popular favorites like Summertime, Tico Tico, I’m Getting Sentimental Over You, and many more. Then comes even more fun, as the second half of the program allows the audience to try to “stump the band”! They may even be taking requests.

For transportation from Yellowstone Place, call 642-6668 by 1 p.m. next Monday, September 29th; rides cost $6.00, payable to the driver (please remember that the driver does not make change); rides will depart 218 Yellowstone at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Join your friends and neighbors for this opening concert of another fun season!

Good fellowship at YPA picnic

Despite threatening skies and cooler temperatures, we had a nice turnout of Yellowstone Place neighbors for the September 11th picnic in Jorgensen Park. In the foreground above are Karen Miller, Roberta Koehler, Jackie Marousek and Lorraine Collins. If you're interested in seeing a few more picnic photos, just click here. Weather preempted our 2007 picnic, and we were determined to get the best of Mother Nature this year! Thanks to Dawn Koehler, Lorraine Collins, Joani Toupal and Karen Miller for helping organize our gathering.

Concert season opens September 30th!

Another great season is about to get underway for the Center of the Nation Concert Association series at the Belle Fourche Area Community Center Auditorium. Here’s the 2008-2009 schedule for the talented groups that will be taking the stage this season!

Five quite diverse musical concerts are on the schedule this year with everything from Big Band to delightful a capella performances. Here’s the full schedule for the coming year:

Tue., Sept 30 @ 7:30 p.m.— Frank Vignola Quintet (guitars and strings)
Tue., Nov 11 @ 7:30 p.m.—Trumpet Invasion (Rich&Brandon Ridenour)
Sun., Febr 15 @4:00 p.m.— Just Friends (Jim Martin & Dee Noah/cabaret)
Mon., Mar 16 @ 7:30 p.m.—DeCormier’s Counterpoint (a capella ensemble)
Tues., Apr 28 @ 7:30 p.m.— The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (Big Band)

Admission is by season tickets only. No tickets at the door. For tickets, contact: Vi Shaw at (605) 723-3707, Lorraine Klingler at (605) 892-3602 or Connie Husband at (605) 892-2370.

For transportation from Yellowstone Place, call 642-6668 by 1 p.m. on the last business day before each concert; rides cost $6.00, payable to the driver (please remember that the driver does not make change); rides will depart 218 Yellowstone at 6:45 p.m. (3:15 p.m. for the 4 o’clock concert on February 15th). Join your friends and neighbors for another fun season!

Picnic set for tomorrow (Thursday!)

A pot luck picnic for Yellowstone Place owners/residents is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, September 11th at the shelter in Jorgensen Park. Bring your own plates and tableware and a dish to share with neighbors. Beverages and cups will be provided! Thanks to Dawn Koehler, Lorraine Collins, Karen Miller and Joani Toupal for helping plan and organize this neighborhood picnic. See you there!

A heads up on preventative maintenance


The Board has hired Larry Heinbaugh to perform a few preventative maintenance tasks in the next few weeks.

He'll be cleaning the rain gutters of sand and other debris that may have gathered in the troughs over the past few months.

He'll also be doing some sealing of sidewalks and driveways, where necessary.

Some of you have already met Larry Heinbaugh of "Larry's Handyman Service." If you've not yet met him, say hello when he's in your vicinity.