Veterans, fallen soldiers to be honored at Friday double-header
Friday night, the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams will not be the only groups honored by spectators.
The double-header against the Gregory Gorillas will include a special celebration with Veterans Appreciation Night, thanks to a joint effort between the Parkston School District and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion and their auxiliaries.
Admission will be free for all veterans of both wartime and peacetime service, no matter where they reside.
A highlight of the festivities will include the display of the South Dakota Fallen Heroes Tribute, which will be on display in the lobby of the National Guard Armory.
The mission of the memorial is to “honor, respect and forever memorialize South Dakotans who have sacrificed their lives protecting our freedom while serving in our Armed Forces during the current conflicts,” according to a website promoting the display. “The banners also serve as a reminder of their sacrifice and the loss felt by the loved ones and fellow warriors they have left behind.”
The display is of extra significance to many in the Parkston area, according to Tom Hafner, Commander of the Parkston VFW.
Friday marks the fourth anniversary of the death of Jeremiah J. Boehmer, the 22-year-old son of Jim and Jo Boehmer.
He died in Al Husayniyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle on Feb. 5, 2006.
Jason W. Montefering died in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 24, 2005, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
He was the 27-year-old son of Allen and Lorraine Montefering.

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSPAPER

Parkston High School TV?
A gift of broadcasting equipment could lead to a new class for Parkston High School students.

Icy, whiteout conditions result in numerous accidents on local roadways
What should have been a simple vehicle recovery from a rural ditch recently resulted in several local public servants being thankful for the ability to do their jobs another day.

Local residents avoid telephone scams
Local residents were reminded last week just how convincing con artists can be.

Catholic Daughters review projects
The Catholic Daughters Court Sacred Heart No. 28 met Jan. 21 with all members present and Regent JoAnn Hoffman calling the meeting to order with the Pledge to the Flag.

OU fall honor roll announced
A Parkston student was listed on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus honor roll for the fall 2009 semester.

SDAHO official discusses healthcare success, issues
Dave Hewett, President of the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations gave an overview of The Dartmouth Institution of Health Policy, indicating that South Dakota ranked extremely well in comparison to other states in the nation in the areas of cost per beneficiary and overall rank.

PG drops Trojans
A rally by the Parkston Trojans was turned back by Platte-Geddes in the 68-48 loss, Jan. 26, in Parkston.

Lady Trojans win three to move to 13-1
The fourth-ranked Lady Trojans rang up three more wins to move their season record to 13-1.

Steps to take to help trees with ice
Trees--particularly evergreens--are bending and breaking under the heavy ice loading, but a South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service forestry specialist has suggestions for treating these problems.

Alternate heat source safety tips
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How to figure adjusted gross income
For certain farm program benefits during the 2009 through 2012 program years, a person or legal entity shall not be eligible to receive certain proram benefits if their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) exceeds specified amounts.