History is Taking Shape
History is Taking Shape
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Irene Hohn is shown as she is presented with an Executive Proclamation from the City of Wessington Springs by Mayor Brian Bergeleen. The Proclamation recognizes the 100th birthday of Hohn, declaring June 23, 2023 “Irene Hohn Day” on behalf of the city council and citizens of Wessington Springs, in honor of her long life and prosperity.
Mayor of WS declares June 23, 2023 “Irene Hohn Day”
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Laughter, excitement and plenty of birthday cheer filled Irene Hohn’s living room last Thursday as she heard news from Wessington Springs Mayor Brian Bergeleen that June 23, 2023 was officially proclaimed “Irene Hohn Day.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
P.E.O. International Awards Scholarship to Local Student
P.E.O. International Awards Scholarship to Local Student
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The International P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Board of Trustees announced that Harlee Heim, a 2023 graduate of Wessington Springs High School, was selected as a recipient of a $2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship
P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship
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Recently, Katherine Havlik, a 2023 graduate of Wessington Springs High School, was awarded a $750 scholarship from Chapter D, the local chapter of P.E.O.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The original bell from the founder of Templeton United Church hangs in front of the current Templeton Church building and is rung regularly on Sundays.
“All are welcome to gather, remember, connect, celebrate”
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Templeton Church Invites Community to 140 Year Celebration June 18
Templeton United Church of Christ is celebrating a milestone this Sunday with a variety of community events to be held at the church located one mile south of the intersection of SD Highway 34 and 374th Avenue west of Wessington...
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The 2023 4-H State Shooting competition was held April 28-30 in Pierre, SD and 20 area youth traveled to the state’s capitol to compete.
Local Students Compete at 2023 4-H State Shooting Competition
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The 2023 4-H State Shooting competition was held April 28-30 in Pierre, SD and 20 area youth traveled to the state’s capitol to compete.
Throughout the youth shooting season starting in January, youth practice alongside their coaches in their chosen disciplines.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Jerauld Co. Kids Splash into Summer
Jerauld Co. Kids Splash into Summer
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KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Abundant sunshine and soaring temperatures encouraged area children of all ages to eagerly take the first plunge of the summer season during the inaugural pool day of 2023.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner
From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner
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From the halls of WSHS we bring a few recently completed chalk pastel drawings completed by our freshmen Drawing students. Alicia Collins (left), Tregen Jensen (center), and Logan Mohling (right) are just a few of the students who learned how to blend and work with chalk over the past couple weeks.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
COURTESY PHOTO Sara Cashman (right) was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Student. She is pictured with the other two DAISY winners, (left) Dr. Heather Swanson, faculty and Heidi Gehrke, preceptor.
Local Woman Recognized with DAISY Award at MMU
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Wessington Springs woman and a student at Mount Marty University (MMU), Sara Cashman, was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Student during the Nursing Pinning Ceremony held May 5, 2023.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Setting a Place at the Sold-Out Festival of Tables
Setting a Place at the Sold-Out Festival of Tables
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Every seat was sold at the Senior Center’s 9th Annual Festival of Tables earlier this month where attendees enjoyed beautifully decorated tables, food, fellowship and interesting presentations about decorators’ table settings.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023