Published January 12, 2012, 09:50 AM

Organizers seeking money for SD flood anniversary

RAPID CITY (AP) — Organizers of a ceremony in Rapid City marking the 40th anniversary of a devastating flood are hoping to raise $50,000 to covers the costs of the event.

RAPID CITY (AP) — Organizers of a ceremony in Rapid City marking the 40th anniversary of a devastating flood are hoping to raise $50,000 to covers the costs of the event.

The media reports that the event, scheduled for June 8-10, will commemorate the 1972 flood that killed 238 people in the Black Hills.

Donations for the events can be sent to the Black Hills Area Community Foundation/Flood 40th Anniversary Fund, P.O. Box 231, Rapid City, S.D. 57709, or BHACF/Flood 40th Anniversary Fund, c/o Mayor's Office, 300 Main St., Rapid City, S.D. 57701.

Checks should be made out to BHACF/Flood 40th Anniversary Fund.

All contributions are tax-deductible.

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