Monthly Archives: May 2004

Wakonda tracksters qualify for state meet by Ally Eckert Wakonda will be represented at the state track meet May 28-29 in Sioux Falls. Brett Logue, Rob Gregoire, Eric Skonhovd, Nick Skonhovd, and Jason Holoch all qualified to compete at the state level. Wakonda competed in the Region 4B Track Meet … Read Article →

Wakonda golfers have busy season by Amber Skjonsberg The sun is shining and the grass is green, so it must mean time for golf! The golf season started off with the SESD Invite where junior Alex Nelsen led the Wakonda team with an 87. Classmate Tyler Moser followed with a … Read Article →

Summer reading at Wakonda Library by Bethany Parvin Join us this summer as we explore trails of all kinds through programs, books and activities at Wakonda Community Library. The 2004 Summer Reading Program, "Discover New Trails at Your Library," is open to young people, preschool age through young adult, with … Read Article →

A+ students announced by Amber Skjonsberg Working hard and always doing their best is what these A+ students do to get the recognition they deserve. Beginning in third grade and continuing throughout their high school careers, students are nominated by teachers for the Award of Merit. The Award of Merit … Read Article →

WHS seniors awarded scholarships totaling $147,225 The graduating class of WHS was awarded a total of $147,225 in scholarships as part of their graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 16. Chelsa Bohlmann � Four-year Promise Scholarship from The University of South Dakota; South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship; J.R. Mayer Memorial Scholarship for … Read Article →

AAA projects record holiday travel Record numbers of Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday despite record high has prices, according to AAA. AAA estimates that 36.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a robust 3.6 percent increase from last year. Approximately 30.9 million … Read Article →

New book celebrates South Dakota's WWII veterans World War II. It was a time of great tragedy, but also a time of great national unity. The war affected families the same in South Dakota as it did across the nation. Sons went off to war, daughters worked both overseas and … Read Article →

Troopers focus on seatbelt use In conjunction with South Dakota's May Safety Belt Mobilization, South Dakota Highway Patrol Troopers will implement another Operation Safe mission in southeastern South Dakota in an effort to combat highway crashes, injuries and deaths due to speeding and lack of seatbelt use on Friday, May … Read Article →

Dos and don'ts for local number portability All wireless customers across the country � no matter where they live � will soon be able to switch their wireless service provider and still keep their wireless phone numbers. Many consumers began taking advantage of the new regulation last November when it … Read Article →

Gas prices surge to new highs The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is withing fractions of $2 per gallon at $1.999 according to AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (www.fuelgaugereport. com). The average national price in now 49.6 cents per gallon higher than it was one year ago … Read Article →