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finish out the school year as their teacher. With that, "Mrs. Keehn," with only an eighth grade diploma, added "teacher" to her already full resume.
• Dolly often talks about hard work and the importance of stepping in when called upon. "You find out you can learn a lot. Look around and see what's happening. Get busy and help others. Look at every day as it comes, and see what you can do."
• Dolly's daughter Lois jokes that her mother's "stubbornness" is the secret to her longevity. What some may consider a negative attribute, Dolly twisted toward the positive; in the face of adversity, her resilience and can-do attitude have steadfastly propelled her forward.
• The Century Club is a creation of the South Dakota Health Care Association and has recognized over 1,000 South Dakotans since its beginning in 1997.  Century Club sponsors created the Club to recognize both the contributions and the years of these special individuals. 
• The Century Club is open to residents of South Dakota upon the celebration of his or her 100th birthday.  There are no dues and every inductee receives a specially designed certificate and membership card signed by sponsors.  Once a year, the current oldest living Century Club Member is recognized as the "Centenarian of the Year." 
• You may submit names for the Century Club by visiting www.sdhca.org and downloading a Century Club Application or call LuAnn Severson, Century Club Coordinator, at 1-800-952-3052. 
• *information provided by Riverview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center and South Dakota Health Care Association