THE ANNUAL JULY 4th Avera Weskota 5K run for Wellness kicked off a busy day last Saturday. The competition was keen on the run that takes the men and women competitors from one end of Wessington Springs to the other. The winners are pictured above with their trophies: Back row, Steve Rice, men’s age 40-49; Steve Vlieger, men’s age 50-59; Todd Vlieger, men’s age 20-29; Andy Sorenson, men’s age 30- 39; Gail Arnott, men’s 60+; Drew Kraft, men’s 19 & Under; Rosey Jensen, women’s 40-49; Maureen Schwartz, women’s 30-39; Mindy Kraft, women’s 19 & under; and Abby Mettler, women’s 20-29. The picture below shows the large group of entrants to the Avera Weskota 1.5 mile walk for Wellness that took place after the 5K run. A large group of walkers of all ages are pictured (below) at the starting line in the city park.