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Lennox Wins Battle Against Quarrier Girls

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DRvsLennox_GBB_1-8-18In a battle of top five teams in girls Class A basketball, the #3 ranked Lennox Orioles defeated the #4 ranked Dell Rapids Quarriers 53-47 on Monday, January 8th, at Dell Rapids High School.

After a game-opening three-point basket by Madysen Vlastuin, the Quarriers went on a 7-0 run to take a 7-3 lead with 3:33 to go in the first quarter.  Lennox answered with an 11-2 run to close out the quarter.  The Orioles led 14-9 after the first quarter.  Dell Rapids tied the game at 17-17 after a Tiffanie Dorale basket with 5:32 to go in the second quarter.  The two teams went back and forth trading baskets and were tied 23-23 with :30 to go.  Ravyn Hoffman made a three-point basket with about :25 remaining to give Dell Rapids a 26-23 lead, however, Megan Hinker tied the game at the buzzer to tie the game at 26-26 at halftime.

Lennox took an early second half lead of 33-29 with 4:30 remaining in the third quarter.  Dell Rapids responded with an 11-2 run topped off by a Sydney Stofferahn layup with under a minute to play in the third quarter to take a 40-35 lead.  Rianna Fillipi made a three-point shot for Lennox for the final score of the third quarter, and Dell Rapids led 40-38 heading into the final quarter.  The teams again traded baskets to begin the fourth quarter.  The Quarriers took their final lead of the game at 42-41 with just under 6:00 to go.  Lennox went on a 5-0 run to take a 46-42 lead with 4:00 to go in the game.  The Quarriers pulled within two points at 49-47 with :38 to go after a steal and layup by Arial Hoffman, but Vlastuin made four free-throws down the stretch to seal the victory for Lennox.

Jayda Knuppe led Dell Rapids with 12 points in the game.  A. Hoffman finished with nine points.  R. Hoffman had eight points.  Aspen Hansen had six points, and Tiffanie Dorale, Emma Paul, and Sydney Stofferahn all finished with four points each.

Dell Rapids (7-2) will play the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13th at the Hanson Classic in Mitchell.

Kevin LeVan

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LeVan picKevin E. LeVan, 58, of Garretson passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at his residence of natural causes. His memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Kahler Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be two hours prior to the start of the service.

Kevin was born April 17, 1959 in Youngstown, OH to Nelson and Angie (Youtsos) LeVan. He grew up in the Baltic area and graduated from Baltic High School. He attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. During that time, he was united in marriage with Kristie Krempges on January 18, 1981. Together they had two daughters, Lisa and Lexi.

Kevin worked various jobs in the restaurant industry, often waiting tables and bar tending.

Kevin was an athlete and competitor who loved participating in and watching sports. He especially liked watching the Vikings with his grandson, James. He was a talented billiards player; a skill he acquired at the Baltic Corner which is owned by his family. He enjoyed dancing to country music and attending live concerts.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Angie Montague of AZ; step mother, Lee LeVan of Dell Rapids; brothers, Tim (Patti) LeVan of FL, Brian (Leslie) LeVan of AZ, Randy (Laura) LeVan of PA, Rick (Cheyenne) Mozingo of OH, Robert Thompson of AZ; his sisters, Elizabeth Rogers of Dell Rapids, Cheryl (Jim) Lakes of PA, Gail (Garry) Barto of PA, Michelle (Joe) Daughterty of PA; nephew, Riiker Rogers and niece, Castynn Rogers; daughters, Lisa LeVan (Troy Lund) and Alexis (William) Kolb; grandchildren, James McAthie, Kate and John Kolb, and numerous family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Nelson LeVan and his brothers, Sheldon LeVan and John Thompson.

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Always Your Design Receives Recognition as Top 10 Quilt Shop in U.S.

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AlwaysYourDesignTop10Always Your Design in downtown Dell Rapids was recently recognized as a “Top 10” quilt shop in the United States by Better Homes & Gardens magazine.  The owners, Diane Bunkers and Deb Mergen, found out their store was selected back in August of 2017.  The store will be featured in the Better Homes & Gardens, Quilt Sampler magazine, which will be available on May 15th, 2018.

Competition was very high for the “Top 10” honor.  Nearly 3,000 shops from across the country were eligible to apply for the honor.  Bunkers and Mergen had to fill out a questionnaire about the store, the history, their employees, and why they enjoy having the quilt shop.  Pictures also had to be uploaded of the store so the magazine had an idea of what the “look” was for Always Your Design.  A panel of quilt experts, led by the American Patchwork & Quilting staff, reviewed the applications to select the 10 shops that will be featured in the Quilt Sampler magazine.

After finding out the store was selected in August, they had to come up with a new quilt design, order in fabric (to make sure it will be available when the magazine releases), make the quilt, and then get the quilt sent by November.  As Bunkers and Mergen noted, any quilter would know that this takes a lot of time.  Many hours were worked to get everything done.  A photography team also had to come into the store in November.  Three people spent an entire day at the shop taking pictures around the store and even around Dell Rapids.  Bunkers and Mergen also said that one of the hardest things was keeping this recognition a secret from family and friends as they couldn’t announce anything until January.

Bunkers and Mergen, sisters and owners of Always Your Design, started the business over 17 years ago.  They started with 200 bolts of fabric and have grown to now having 5,000.  They are currently in their third location, purchasing their current location at 335 E 4th St in downtown Dell Rapids a little over a year ago.  They are the largest quilt shop in eastern South Dakota.

The Better Homes & Gardens, Quilt Sampler magazine will be available starting May 15, 2018.  Anyone that would like a copy of the magazine can call the store (605-428-4545) or stop by to sign up for a copy.  The cost is $6.99.

2017 Sales Tax Revenues Up, Building Permits Down in Dell Rapids

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DellRapidsTowerThe city of Dell Rapids is on pace to see an increase in sales tax revenue in 2017 over the previous year.  This report was given to the Dell Rapids City Council during their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 2nd by City Administrator Justin Weiland.

Sales tax revenue is currently at $1,128,559.85 through the month of November.  During the same reporting period in 2016, the city collected $1,060,266.89.

“Sales tax is through November, and we’re tracking at 6.4% above previous November.  So we anticipate we will exceed 2016 sales tax totals once again as we have consecutively over the last several years.  So that’s definitely positive,” said Weiland.

The December numbers are not quite finalized, but Weiland said as soon as those numbers become available, the final 2017 sales tax revenue report would be shared with the council.

Even though sales tax revenues for 2017 are trending in a positive direction from 2016, building permit revenue in 2017 was down for the city of Dell Rapids.  The city collected $13,261.50 in building permit fees in 2017 which resulted in $3,681,153.46 worth of building improvements in the city.  In 2016 the city saw $11,816,021.31 worth of improvements and in 2015 the city saw $11,023,410 worth of building improvements.

“These building permit totals were down pretty extensively from the previous year.  I think you can attribute that to the lack of any large scale, commercial or industrial, construction like we have had in the recent years going back to the grocery store, Shopko, or last year was the Midwest Fresh building and the Broin building.  Those kind of combined really elevate your numbers.  We didn’t have one of those in ’17, so I think that’s why you see that number significantly lower than previous years,” Weiland noted.

Not only did the city not have a large scale commercial or industrial construction project in 2017, the total number of new homes built in 2017 was also down compared to 2016. A total number of 10 new homes were built in 2017 which was down from 12 new homes in 2016.

Weiland also said, “The housing starts were a little bit lower than the average has been over the last 10 years or so.  This is something we need to keep an eye on.  I think we’ve all kind of predicted that we might reach a point when housing starts might be a little bit lower from year to year. The housing lot availability is going to continue to dwindle as they get sold.  I really think that’s something that we need to watch and be progressively thinking about the next step for housing.  You don’t want to be limited because your options aren’t there.”

Six Quarrier Wrestlers Place at Garretson Tourney

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team had six wrestlers place at the Dan Pansch/Jesse James Invitational Wrestling Tournament hosted by Garretson at Brandon Valley High School on Saturday, January 6th.

Dell Rapids finished 9th out of 19 teams with 78.5 points.  Canton placed first with 212.0 points.  Harrisburg was second with 196.0 points, and Brandon Valley placed third as a team with 153.0 points.

Jacob Vogel (3rd), Canyon Lowman (5th), Max Lamer (8th), Gage Carr (7th), Ben Cavigielli (5th), and Nick Palmer (6th) all placed in the tournament.

The Quarriers will head to Madison on Tuesday, January 9th for their second Dak XII meet.  The meet will start at 6:30 p.m.

  • 106:  Jacob Vogel (3rd) finished 4-1.
  • 113:  Canyon Lowman (5th) finished 4-2.
  • 126:  Trevon Cross finished 1-2.
  • 132:  Max Lamer (8th) finished 2-3.
  • 145:  Brayden Gee finished 1-2.
  • 152:  Gage Carr (7th) finished 3-2.
  • 182:  Mitchell Klinkenborg finished 1-2.
  • 190:  Lincoln Richeal finished 1-2.
  • 220:  Ben Cavigielli (5th) finished 4-2.
  • 285:  Nick Palmer (6th) finished 3-3.

City Council Election Date Set

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DellRapidsTowerThe Dell Rapids City Council set the election date for the open City Council positions for Tuesday, April 10th, 2018.  The election will be held at the Dell Rapids Lutheran Church.  This will be a shared election date with the school for the Dell Rapids School Board election.

There is an open position in each ward this year.  Bill Schmidt’s term in Ward 1, Barry Berg’s term in Ward 2, Mike Sterud’s term in Ward 3, and Bob Mier’s term in Ward 4 are all becoming vacant due to term expiration.

“Petitions can begin circulation on January 26th, and they must be submitted and completed by 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 23rd,” said City Administrator Justin Weiland during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Petitions need to be filed in the office of the finance officer located at City Hall at 302 E 4th St.  They are open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Cardinal Boys Make it Four in a Row

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DRSM LogoAfter starting the season with a couple of tough losses, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys basketball team is climbing the Region 4B standings.  The Cardinals won their fourth game in a row after a 60-58 win over the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Friday, January 5th at Dell Rapids St Mary High School.

Weston Geraets set the tone early for the Cardinals with five first-quarter points along with multiple steals and blocked shots on defense.  St Mary held a nine-point lead at 20-11 after the first quarter.  The Dolphins battled back in the second quarter scoring 17 points and briefly took the lead.  The Cardinals, however, would get it back by halftime and led 31-28 after two quarters of play.  St Mary extended their lead to six points at 44-38 after the third quarter.  The fourth quarter proved to be full of excitement as the Dolphins trailed the Cardinals by just two points with :45 to go at 55-53.  Two made free throws late in the game by Connor Libis sealed the win for St Mary as they outlasted Deubrook for the win.

Connor Libis had his second 30-point game of the season in the win.  Libis finished with 33 points in the game.  Luke Brown added 13 points for the Cardinals.  Deubrook was led by Jack Bandemer with 16 points.

St Mary (4-2) will travel to Parker to take on the Pheasants on Tuesday, January 9th.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

New School Record Set in Quarrier Boys Win at Chamberlain

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NewDRLogoA new school record was set in a Dell Rapids win at Chamberlain on Friday, January 5th.  Carson Rentz set a new school record for three-point shots made in a game with eight in a 90-44 win over the Chamberlain Cubs.

Dell Rapids carried their offensive momentum in the second half of Thursday night’s game against Beresford into the game against Chamberlain.  The Quarriers scored 33 first quarter points and led 33-10 after the first quarter.  Their lead grew to 56-17 at halftime.  Dell Rapids then outscored Chamberlain 34-27 in the second half as they cruised to victory.

The Quarriers finished the game shooting 61% from the field, 52% from behind the three-point line, and 67% from the free-throw line.  Dell Rapids had 32 team rebounds, 22 team assists, and eight team steals.

Rentz finished with 24 points, all on made three-point shots, and also had four assists and four steals.  Mason Schmidt added 23 points along with four rebounds.  Jeffrey Schuch had 17 points on a perfect 7-7 from the field and 3-3 from the free-throw line, six rebounds, and six assists.  Elijah Story and Drew Van Regenmorter both finished with eight points each.

Dell Rapids (4-2) will host the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers on Tuesday, January 9th.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Quarrier Girls Hand MCM First Loss of Season

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team won on back-to-back nights and handed the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars their first loss of the season.  The Quarriers came from behind and defeated the Fighting Cougars 55-46 on Friday, January 5th at Dell Rapids High School.

McCook Central/Montrose held the lead in the first three quarters of the game.  The Fighting Cougars led 17-9 after the first quarter of play.  Dell Rapids cut the lead to six points by halftime at 30-24.  McCook Central/Montrose pushed the lead back to eight points at 40-32 after the third quarter, but the Quarriers scored 23 fourth quarter points while holding the Fighting Cougars to just six for the comeback win.

Four players finished in double figures for Dell Rapids.  Arial Hoffman finished the game with 14 points, nine of those coming in the fourth quarter.  Jayda Knuppe had 13 points.  Emma Paul tallied 11 points, six in the fourth quarter.  Aspen Hansen also finished in double figures with 10 points in the game.  Sydney Stofferahn added four points, and Kaylee Hennen had three points.  Morgan Koepsell led the Fighting Cougars with 13 points.

Dell Rapids (7-1) will close out their home stand on Monday, January 8th.  The Quarriers will host another top Class A team and Dak-12 foe, the Lennox Orioles.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Quarrier Boys Bounce Back Against Beresford

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DRvsBHS_BBB_1-4-18After a cold-shooting first half, the Dell Rapids Quarrier boys team rebounded in the second half for a 55-26 win over the Beresford Watchdogs on Thursday, January 4th at Dell Rapids High School.

Neither team could get the ball to fall through the hoop in the first half.  The two teams combined for just 32 total points through the first two quarters of play.  In fact the two teams combined for just 10 total points in the first quarter.  Dell Rapids held an 8-2 lead after the first quarter.  Both teams scored 11 points each in the second quarter, and the Quarriers took a 19-13 lead into halftime.

The Quarriers were able to get their offense going in the second half.  Dell Rapids outscored Beresford 20-3 in the third quarter for a 39-16 lead.  The Quarriers continued to shoot the ball well in the fourth quarter and outscored the Watchdogs 16-10 in the final quarter for the win.

Despite the cold first half, the Quarriers finished the game shooting 36% from the field.  However, Dell Rapids only shot 13% from three-point area.  They were a perfect 9-9 from the free-throw line on the night.  Dell Rapids finished with a total of 44 team rebounds, nine team assists, nine steals, and only turned the ball over seven times in the game.

Mason Schmidt led the Quarriers with 21 points and four rebounds in the game.  Eddie Price provided a spark off the bench with nine points and seven rebounds.  Elijah Story and Logan Heim both finished with five points each.  Carson Rentz had a team-high nine rebounds and three assists.  Jeffrey Schuch added eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots.

Dell Rapid (3-2) will travel to Chamberlain to play the Cubs on Friday, January 5th.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media as a video only broadcast with no play-by-play.

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