Spring Has Sprung

Spring sports, baby calves and nearly-full calendar of events signal transition to new season

  • Under the watchful eye of his mother, a bull calf soaks in the sunshine enjoyed across Jerauld County last week.
    Under the watchful eye of his mother, a bull calf soaks in the sunshine enjoyed across Jerauld County last week.
  • The Spartans hosted a golf invitational at Springs Country Club last week. Blake Miller, a member of the boys varsity team, chips the ball on the hole 9 green.
    The Spartans hosted a golf invitational at Springs Country Club last week. Blake Miller, a member of the boys varsity team, chips the ball on the hole 9 green.
  • Dubbed the state flower of South Dakota, the Pasque flower grows wild throughout the northwestern U.S. to northern Alaska. Its appearance on the prairie is thought to signify the end of winter.
    Dubbed the state flower of South Dakota, the Pasque flower grows wild throughout the northwestern U.S. to northern Alaska. Its appearance on the prairie is thought to signify the end of winter.
  • The junior high / JV Spartans hosted the 281 track and field conference meet Monday. Kaitlyn Braun is shown mid- long jump at Spartan Field. More sports news can be found in this week’s print and e-edition on PAGES TWO AND THREE
    The junior high / JV Spartans hosted the 281 track and field conference meet Monday. Kaitlyn Braun is shown mid- long jump at Spartan Field. More sports news can be found in this week’s print and e-edition on PAGES TWO AND THREE

    On the heels of a winter that maintained its clutches on the region longer than most folks appreciated, the signs of the changing seasons are emerging fast and furious, with an equally exuberant schedule of events that mark this time of year right around the corner.

    In addition to this weekend’s Pheasants Forever Seed Plot and Trap Distribution (PAGE THREE) and Festival of Tables (PAGE TWO),

    a flurry of end-of-school-year events are slated for next week.

    Spring Concerts and Graduation Week

    Nothing says spring like the celebration of music sung by students of the Wessington Springs School District. The WS Elementary School concert will be held Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m., with the WSMS/HS concert scheduled for the following day, Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the elementary school gymnasium.

    Moving into graduation events, Baccalaureate will be held Wednesday, May 10 at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium with High School Academic Awards to follow at 6:30 p.m.

    On Friday, May 12, WSHS seniors will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas at 3 p.m.

    The following week on Monday, May 15, Middle School Academic Awards will be held.

    On Tuesday, May 16, an Elementary School Field Day/ Fun Day is planned with the time yet to be determined. Finally, on Thursday, May 18, the 2022-2023 school year draws to a close.

    Clean Up and Work Days Planned Around Town 

    As warmer weather draws residents outdoors, spring clean up to-do lists grow lengthy in a hurry.

    The City of Wessington Springs is planning its Spring Clean Up Day May 15. Be sure to read the ad in this edition on

    PAGE TWO for all the details.

    Prospect Hill Cemetery has scheduled a work day up on the hill on Saturday, May 13 at 9 a.m. Many hands make light work and event organizers encourage those with family and friends buried at Prospect Hill to lend a hand.

    Planting Festival, Blessing of Shakespeare Garden Welcome Spring

    The 2023 annual Shakespeare Garden Planting Festival is scheduled for Wednesday to Saturday, May 24-27. All willing hands are welcome to help plant the garden, with no experience necessary. Plants and supplies will be hauled to the garden Wednesday morning and planting will begin in the afternoon following a Blessing of the Garden by Pastor Nancy Rieke from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. This brief ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. in Shakespeare Garden and the public is invited.

    Those interested in helping are asked to contact a board member or simply “show up” at Shakespeare Garden anytime during the festival. Board members will be happy to provide instructions and welcome all helpers. Contact Susan Arnott at 605-539-1999 or Kathy Dean at 605-539-1529 for more information.

    Look to the True Dakotan for Details About Upcoming Spring Events

    We are passionate about keeping our readers in the know — look to the True Dakotan print and e-edition every Wednesday for the latest details about everything going on in and around Jerauld County. Throughout the week, updates are also made on the True Dakotan website so be sure to pay us a visit at www. truedakotan.com.

    Thank you for your readership and Happy Spring!

     

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