Appreciation Day successful in Wakonda Approximately 125 people were present for the annual Christmas Appreciation Day. Pancakes and sausages were served at the Legion hall from about 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The highlight of the day was Santa's appearance shortly after noon. Over three dozen very nice prizes and … Read Article
Lighting contest winners named The committee from the Community Club announced the Christmas Lighting contest winners at the Santa/Appreciation Day event. First place tie: Tim and Sheryl Vanderkooi and Jim and Mary Nielsen; second place: Don and Maxine Chausee; third place: Rocky and Kim Johnston. The committee commends Wakonda and … Read Article
Sharples wins 'early bird' prize The Wakonda Community Club began several years ago to start their membership drive in December. Everyone who joined the club for 2003 prior to the Santa/Appreciation Day was eligible for a prize offered by the club. Doug Sharples was this year's winner. Each year the … Read Article
State education secretary announces retirement Gov. Bill Janklow praised state Education Secretary Ray Christensen for his many accomplishments and thanked him for his leadership the past six years in wiring all of South Dakota's schools and helping make South Dakota the world leader in school technology. Christensen, 55, announced his … Read Article
Weiland named AARP state director "Following a nationwide search, AARP South Dakota is pleased to announce the appointment of one of our native sons as state director," said Don Vogt, AARP South Dakota state president. A native of Madison and a USD Alumnus, Rick Weiland recently agreed to lead the … Read Article
S.D. to receive $128,000 in settlement Attorney General Elect Larry Long announces that the State of South Dakota will receive in excess of $128,000 in an antitrust settlement previously entered into by the South Dakota Attorney General's Office and other states against Mylan Laboratories, Inc. and other drug manufacturers. The … Read Article
Rounds, Janklow to be sworn in South Dakota will get a new governor and a new congressman at the same time. Gov.-elect Mike Rounds will take the oath of office to become governor at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7 � the same time Congressman-elect Bill Janklow will take his … Read Article
SDHC seeks applications The South Dakota Humanities Council is now accepting grant applications for research and discussion programs, with the preliminary deadline for submission of proposals on Jan. 24, and the final deadline on Feb. 7. The focus for grant programs in 2003 includes the Lewis and Clark Expedition, programs … Read Article
Crop production clinics scheduled for January The Extension Service of the South 2 Field Education Unit and South Dakota State University will be conducting a series of crop production clinics in southeast South Dakota. "Crop Production Decisions 2003," will be held the second full week of January. Programs will run … Read Article
April's Ag Advice by April Borders Soil is the storehouse of water and nutrients for living plants and microorganisms. Minerals from the soil are absorbed by crops and provide nutrients for all living things. People depend upon the soil to produce the food and fiber they need to survive. The … Read Article
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