Monthly Archives: April 2003

Legion Auxiliary will sell poppies The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #13 of Wakonda will be selling poppies in Wakonda during the month of May; look for a display in the local businesses. They will also be at the school on April 28 during the elementary concert and May 8 during … Read Article →

Club's efforts receive generous public support Once again the people of the Wakonda community have given generous support to the Wakonda Community Club. The general fundraiser held Saturday, April 19, netted over $500. Local people seem especially appreciative of the bake table which, as in former years, provides an excellent … Read Article →

Experience Works searches for outstanding older worker Experience Works, the country's largest provider of mature-worker training and employment, is searching for South Dakota's most outstanding older worker. For the sixth year, outstanding older workers from every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; America's Oldest Worker; and outstanding employers … Read Article →

Great Western Bank joins Loan Assistance Program partners Great Western Bank has invested $100,000 South Dakota's newly established Loan Assistance Program (LAP) revolving loan pool. "One of the biggest challenges for potential homebuyers today is their ability to come up with the necessary up-front money," said Jeff Erickson, president, Great … Read Article →

More load restrictions lifted Spring Load Restrictions were removed Monday, April 21, from the northeastern portion of the state bounded on the west by SD 47, on the south by SD 34, on the east by the Minnesota border, and on the north by the North Dakota border. This removes … Read Article →

740th Transportation Company deploys overseas The South Dakota Army National Guard now has five units deployed to Southwest Asia. The 740th Transportation Company of Milbank and Brookings departed Fort Carson, CO, Saturday, April 19, for an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The 109th Engineer Battalion of Sturgis departed Feb. 16. … Read Article →

S.D. Kids Count nominated for honor The South Dakota Coalition for Children will be honoring 25 nominees statewide at its Champion for Children Luncheon on April 25 in Rapid City. A local organization has been nominated: South Dakota Kids Count Project in Vermillion. "We're delighted to announce our Champion for … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice by April Borders Getting your crops off to a good start is essential in producing consistently high yields. This involves tillage and fertility preparations before planting plus critical decisions on date, depth and planting rates. So before planting season is here, you should be checking out your … Read Article →