Monthly Archives: March 2004

Wakonda Senior/Junior High third quarter 'A' honor roll Seniors Chelsa Bohlmann, Emma Jensen, Lindsay Nelson, Kim Henriksen, Nicole Johnston, Emily Logue, Rachel Bentaas. Juniors Alex Nielsen, Jeanie Stockland, Brandon Parvin. Sophomores Shaun Hessman, Jessica Peterson. Eighth Grade Brian Donahue, Ken Erickson, Kyle Stockland. Seventh Grade Lane Stockland.

Community club plans fund raiser on April 10 � Plans are being made for the annual Wakonda Community Club Fundraiser. For the past several years, this event has been held on the Saturday prior to Easter.�This year that date is April 10. The baked goods table usually holds a great … Read Article →

Daffodils sales successful for American Cancer Society Daffodils signal a beginning of spring, bringing hope that a cure for cancer will be found soon. During the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days 2004 campaign, March 8-12, nearly 340,000 bunches were purchased and 15,200 cancer patients received anonymous "Gifts of Hope" bouquets … Read Article →

Municipal League will hold meeting in Parker Municipal officials from throughout the 10 county area will come together when the city of Parker hosts the South Dakota Municipal League's District 3 meeting on Thursday, April 1. The meeting, set to begin at 6 p.m. at the Parker Community Building, will … Read Article →

Johnson seeking intern applicants � U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) is now accepting applications for summer internship positions in his Washington, DC, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen offices.� � The Washington DC summer internship program matches interns' interests to South Dakota and federal issues and provides a "hands-on" opportunity … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice In the past few years, more reports have surfaced about potassium deficiency. According to Jim, Gerwing, SDSU Extension soils specialist, the potassium levels in soils in southeast South Dakota are on a slight decline. Why are we starting to see this problem? The most common cause is … Read Article →

Swine producers clinic set A swine producers educational clinic is scheduled for Friday, April 2 at the Southeast Research Farm near Beresford. Starting time is 1:30 p.m. Featured speakers are Robert Thaler, SDSU Extension swine specialist and Dick Nicolai, SDSU Extension engineer. Thaler will be presenting information regarding distillers by-products … Read Article →

DOT announces changes for mowing along South Dakota state highways The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) Commission and Legislature made changes that will make it easier for landowners who want to mow along South Dakota's state highways. At its February meeting, the Transportation Commission voted to remove all mowing … Read Article →

Red meat production down from last year Commercial red meat production for South Dakota totaled 74.0 million pounds during February. This was down 3 percent from one year ago and down 22 percent from last month, according to USDA's South Dakota Agricultural Statistics Service. For February, sheep and lamb production … Read Article →