Monthly Archives: November 2003

Warriors look forward to 2003-04 hoops season by Ally Eckert Wakonda's Warriors are eagerly readying for the upcoming basketball season. They're getting psyched to play their chief rival: Anyone who isn't wearing a green uniform that doesn't say Wakonda on it. With eight returning letter winners, and a conference record … Read Article →

Wakonda participates in American Education Week by Lindsay Nelson Wakonda has been celebrating American Education Week. This year the theme was "Great Public Schools for Every Child – America's Promise" which reflects the nation including our community's commitment to all students. Each day the Wakonda Education Association honored different groups … Read Article →

Wakonda teacher answers call to duty Paulsen is activated to go overseas December 1 by Nicole Mosberger and Ally Eckert Just about everyone in America knows someone in Iraq or who is going to Iraq. Tom Paulsen, the fifth-grade teacher from Wakonda elementary school, will be activated on Dec. 1 … Read Article →

Quarter of S.D. tobacco Quit Line users succeed Tobacco-cessation telephone counseling has helped South Dakota Quit Line users reach a 26% rate of success. A quit attempt is considered successful once 12 months have passed without tobacco use. In comparison, only about 5% of people who quit on their own … Read Article →

Study: State hit hard by Internet tax losses (AP) � South Dakota stands to lose a greater share of its sales-tax money to Internet transactions than do most other states, according to a study published by The University of South Dakota. Partly because South Dakota lacks a personal income tax, … Read Article →

SDPB schedules Winter Membership Drive Wind down during this busy time of year with great music and special programming during SDPB's Winter Membership Drive from Nov. 29-Dec. 7. From Irish ballads to Gospel to contemporary musical hits, you'll find plenty worth watching � plus the chance to support the programs … Read Article →

Officials urge food safety precaution With Thanksgiving and the holiday feasting season starting, the South Dakota Department of Health reminds consumers about the importance of safe food handling to prevent foodborne illness. Bacteria or viruses may be present in foods, such as poultry, meat and raw vegetables, and can make … Read Article →

4-H thoughts from the Meckling Livestock 4-H Club Editor's note: Clay County's annual 4-H Recognition Event was Sunday, Nov. 16. Meckling Livestock won the Outstanding Club Award. I figured out to succeed at stuff you don't wait, you work. My communication skills learned from 4-H help me with every day … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice by April Borders Recently the Natural Resource Conservation Service finished compiling a new soils survey for Clay County and will be distributing the new soil survey books to residents of Clay County. The soil survey contains information that can be applied in managing farms, ranches and wildlife … Read Article →

4-H Recognition Event held 4-H friends, members and leaders were recognized at the annual Clay County 4-H Recognition Event on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the 4-H Center in Vermillion. The Clay County 4-H Leaders Association recognized two individuals and two businesses for their support and cooperation to the Clay County … Read Article →