You’re out!
Paul Petersen from the Kickin’ It team beat Stacy Weber
of the Parkston EMS team to base June 1 during Avera St. Benedict
Health Center’s third-annual Kickin’ Depression kickball
tournament at Rose Bormann Memorial Park. The Avera Green team
won the tournament.
McKean to join School Board
Barb (Wolf) McKean has spent most of her life learning and working
with people, and starting in July, she will help shape the futures
of Parkston’s youth.
Beer sales move forward at rural business
After a nearly a month’s worth of debate, Ron’s Service
will sell beer.
Wet spring impacts drought monitor and
summer prediction
This was a cold, wet spring for most South Dakotans.
Parkston farmer awarded $1.1M in judgement
A Parkston farmer has been awarded $1.1 million against a former
Watertown cattle seller for fraudulently misrepresenting the
origin of a shipment of cattle to his farm.
Avera weekend activites
Tara Ziebart addresses the runners and walkers who braved the
cold and rain June 3 for Hutchinson County’s annual Relay
Rally, which started and ended at Rose Bormann Memorial Park.
Riley Reiff award
These students were recognized as May Riley Reiff Award Winners
at the Parkston Elementary awards assembly.
Citizenship award
These students were recognized as May Students of the Month at
the Parkston Elementary awards assembly.
Prevent WNV with insect repellent, mosquito
control programs
As the weather begins to warm up and the risk of mosquito bites
increases, now is the time for South Dakotans to get in the habit
of using insect repellent to prevent West Nile virus.
Tornadoes bring uncertainty to summers
Sharon Weron was riding a horse home from a neighboring farm
near Bowdle in 1955 when she got caught in the middle of a tornado.
Top walker
The Parkston Elementary Walking Program concluded with a total
of 9,415.88 miles for the 2012-2013 school year.
Van Zee named to DSU Spring Honors List
Morgan Van Zee, Parkston, was recently named to the President’s
Academic Honors list with a 4.0 GPA for the spring semester at
Dakota State University, Madison.
Local students named to USF Dean’s
List
The University of Sioux Falls has released its Dean’s List
for the 2013 spring semester.
Graduates from LATI
The 46th Annual Lake Area Technical Institute graduation ceremony
was held May 10, with 629 graduates receiving their diplomas.
Weather impacts somatic cell counts
Wet weather conditions experienced in eastern South Dakota increase
the risk of mastitis and the resultant increase in somatic cells
counts on dairies.
Calculating the success of an A.I. program
Knowing the difference between conception rate and pregnancy
rate has a big impact on cattle producer’s bottom line.
Corn and soybean survival in waterlogged
soils
Over the last two weeks, some areas have received more than six
inches of rainfall leading to ponded or flooded areas in fields.
Tripp Star-Ledger
Maid to Order
An uninterested Gerald Mallinger (played by Andrew Schneider)
reacts to the flirting of Winnie Cambin (played by Angie Stonefield)
during the Tripp Area Community Theater’s production of
Maid to Order June 2 at Idle Hour Theatre. The production was
the first play put on by the theater troupe utilizing adult talent,
and future plays are in the plans, according to organizers. “I’ve
heard good feedback,” TACT Secretary Jennifer Gemar, who
was cast in the play, said. “(The community) wants to see
more, and there are people who want to try out for the next one.”
The next production is expected to happen toward the end of the
year, although the board of directors has not yet met to discuss
any concrete plans. Gemar said 215 tickets were told--many of
them repeat viewers on the second night. “I’d give
it a 10,” she said. “I thought it was a great ... nice,
shorter ... comedy. ....There was lots of laughter.”
Gallon Grad recognized during TDHS commencement
When Tripp-Delmont’s 10 graduates of 2013 marched across
the stage for their diplomas this spring, they weren’t recognized
only for their academic achievements.
Beer sales move forward at rural business
After a nearly a month’s worth of debate, Ron’s Service
will sell beer.
