The moisture that came to the Haakon County area in the form of snow and rain during the last few weeks was welcome.

Reports and comments varied from area to area and personality to personality. Generally, there was less run-off than normal because the moisture “was just going into the ground.”

Some minor difficulties were caused by the rain. The girls’ golf meet in Wall was started, but then cancelled because of the downpour.

The moisture that came to the Haakon County area in the form of snow and rain during the last few weeks was welcome.

Reports and comments varied from area to area and personality to personality. Generally, there was less run-off than normal because the moisture “was just going into the ground.”

Some minor difficulties were caused by the rain. The girls’ golf meet in Wall was started, but then cancelled because of the downpour.

Chuck and Franny Muir have moved to Philip. Chuck comes to work as a high voltage power system electrician for WAPA. Franny runs a massage business where the one giving the massage travels to the client.

The Muirs are recently from Phoenix, Arizona, though Chuck is originally from a small town. Chuck was in the Navy and has lived in or visited large metropolises such as Los Angeles and Tokyo.

The Philip Scotties once again won the boys’ division at their last golf meet. The St. Thomas More Area Invitational High School Golf Tournament was at the Red Rock Golf Course near Rapid City on Thursday, April 14.

The Philip boys’ team finished with a team score of 259, again ahead of the Custer Wildcats. Individually, Scotties’ Dak Carley and Fred Foland, finished second and third, respectively, with rounds of 83 and 84.

This meet called for the boys’ and girls’ teams having five players each, with the three best scores being counted. The tournament was played on 18 holes.

The Myron Lindquist Memorial Track Meet was held in Kadoka on Saturday, April 9.

My children keep telling me that I should be a professional comedian. I hope they are not basing that on my looks.

My knee-jerk reply is, “No way! It’s too dangerous! It’s violent!” They, like always, don’t take me seriously and think I’m being funny. If I ever started choking on some food, they would probably laugh and comment on how my face was turning a neat shade of blue.

Have you ever had stage-fright? Your stomach tightens, your throat goes dry, your eyes see wavering spots, your knees go weak; and that is just thinking about it. Some people faint on stage.

After six years of hard study already under his belt, Mark Laudenschlager is experiencing his first clinical rotation at the Philip Medical Clinic.

Laudenschlager has already graduated from the School of Mines with a degree in Interdisciplinary Science – Tech’s version of a chemistry/biology degree. He has just finished his second year at the University of South Dakota and has begun the four weeks in Philip on his “rural medicine preceptorship.”

Dr. Dave Holman is supervising the student’s hands-on medical experiences, “He is doing well so far; just getting his feet wet.

The Haakon School District 27-1 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, April 18, covered much ground and addressed many issues in-depth.

The board approved the personnel for next school year. There will be only two notable changes from this year. Jerry Rhodes will be the assistant football coach, rather than the head coach. And, kindergarten teacher Jayne Gottsleben will move from a six-tenths of a position to a three-quarter position because of the longer school days planned for next year.

Gerald Allen"Jerry" Young, 62, Midland, SD, died Saturday, April 9, 2005, in Ft. Pierre as a result of a two-year battle of cancer.

Services were held Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Community Youth and Involved Center in Ft. Pierre with Pastor Paul Bly and Chaplain Dodie Noordermeer officiating. Burial will follow in the Scotty Philips Cemetery. Arrangements are with Kinkade Funeral Chapel of Sturgis.

Gerald was born August 7, 1942, at Deadwood, SD, to Merle and Jennie (Dingeman) Young.

Fred Q. McDaniel, age 73, of Quinn, died Wednesday evening, April 6, 2005, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.

Services were held Monday, April 11, at the American Legion Hall in Philip with Pastor Robert L. Henriksen officiating.

Music was provided by Hallie Albrecht, pianist, and Elvera Moos, vocalist. Ushers were Tyrone Moos, John Kangas and Darrel Terkildsen.