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Quarrier Cross Country at Lennox Invite

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier cross country teams participated in the Lennox Cross Country Invite on Friday, September 29th at the LenKota Golf Course in Lennox.

The Dell Rapids girls team finished fourth with 84 points.  Sioux Falls Christian won the girls title with 41 points.  Beresford was second with 48 points, and Lennox placed third with 55 points.

The Quarrier boys finished 10th as a team with 191 points.  George-Little Rock-Central Lyon, IA won the boys title with 37 points.  West Central was second with 40 points, and Sioux Falls Christian was third with 41 points.

Dell Rapids will be in Canton on Thursday, October 5th, for the Dak XII Conference meet.

Varsity Girls Results:

  • Shaylee Hoff (12th) – 21:09.62
  • Katrina Kreul (18th) – 21:20.82
  • Kathryn Fletcher – 22:15.25
  • Aspen Hansen – 22:21.26
  • Alli DeStigter – 23:10.54
  • Madysen VanOverbeeke – 24:00.23

Varsity Boys Results:

  • Canyon Lowman – 19:10.47
  • Carter Wynja – 19:16.23
  • Logan Anderson – 19:25.60
  • Brayden Pulscher – 19:42.83
  • Mitchell Heinemann – 20:10.94
  • Caleb Kirschenmann – 20:20.70
  • Evan Schmidt – 21:57.10

JV Girls Results:

  • Adisen Stadem (11th) – 18:26.63
  • Jayme Schmidt (17th) – 18:54.50
  • Becky Dorn (20th) – 19:17.16
  • Payton VanZee – 19:32.90
  • Katie Jaycox – 19:43.55
  • Olivia Stelzer – 19:52.74
  • Sami Schmidt – 21:30.03
  • Regan Stone – 21:45.54
  • Ellie Fiddelke – 22:43.17
  • Ella Lueders – 24:12.95

JV Boys Results:

  • Gabe Skonseng – 16:42.45
  • Justin Nirva – 17:56.10

 

Sharon Koens

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Koens, Sharon-Obit Photo 3Sharon Kay Koens, age 82, of Garretson, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at the Avera Dells Area Hospital in Dell Rapids. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Monday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson.

Sharon was born on December 13, 1934, in Lake Wilson, Minnesota, to Dr. Everil Dwain and Mildred Lorrain (Rhodes) Merkley. She attended grade school in Jasper, Minnesota, and high school in Mexico City, Mexico, and Mankato, Minnesota, graduating from Mankato High School. She completed nurses training at the Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. On July 30, 1955, she married Frank Koens Jr. at Highland Lutheran Church north of Sherman. Sharon was a nurse at a doctor’s office in Garretson, and at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. She later worked as a legal secretary at the Theodosen Law Office in Garretson, and for the WIC Program in Sioux Falls. She was also a finance officer for the City of Garretson from 1968-1976.

Sharon was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson, Zion Lutheran Church Women, and the American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as President in 1963. She also served for 9 years on the board of the Palisade Manor Nursing Home.

A beautifully intelligent woman and voracious reader, Sharon would spend hours a day reading and solving crossword puzzles. She was very disciplined, organized, and service orientated. She was a loyal friend to those fortunate enough to have her in their lives. She enjoyed plants and flowers, taking great care in tending to them. A devoted family woman, Sharon took tremendous joy in visiting her children. She was a constant supporter of her grandchildren, attending numerous recitals and sporting events. She hosted many family meals over the years and was loving and generous. Her husband Frank was her constant companion.

Survivors include her husband, Frank Koens Jr., Garretson; children: Catherine Sena (Charlie) Frager, Dell Rapids, David Dwain Koens, Yankton, Roger Alan (Debra) Koens, Dell Rapids, and Mary Kay (Robert) Vavala, Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren: Cindy (David) Porter, Alyssa Koens, Erin (Michael) Rinehart, Nathan Koens, Dominic Vavala, Adrian Vavala; great-grandchildren, Emily Porter and the anticipated arrival of Baby Rinehart; sisters: Nancy Rangel, Mexico D.F., and Barbara Edmundson, Garretson; and a brother, Randy (Laurie) Megard, Sioux Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Everil Merkley and Mildred Merkley Megard, and her step-father, Ben Megard.

Elks Stay Hot with Win over Cardinals

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DRSMvsELB_VB_9-28-17The Elkton-Lake Benton Elks won their ninth match out of their last ten after defeating the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals in straight sets on Thursday, September 29th, at Dell Rapids St Mary High School.  Elkton-Lake Benton won by scores of 25-9, 25-17, 25-13.

Maddie Schwebach and Cassie Mullaney both had three kills in the match.  Rhiannon Glazier and Veronica Beck both had two kills.  Adyn Heinricy had three digs.  Carly Maxwell finished with two digs.  Mullaney and Beck were both credited with a block.  Ella Heinitz had 11 set assists.  The Elks were led by Hannah Krog with 18 kills, Karlie Christensen with 10 digs, and Callie Otkin with 40 set assists.

St Mary falls to 7-12 on the year.  The Cardinals will host Freeman on Monday, October 2nd.

Quarrier Volleyball Beats Lennox in Straight Sets

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team defeated the Lennox Orioles in straight sets on Thursday, September 28th, at Dell Rapids High School.  Dell Rapids won by scores of 25-21, 25-15, 25-20.

Hannah Fletcher finished the match with 28 set assists, 10 digs, and six kills.  Trinity Gordon had 18 digs, 16 service points, eight kills, five aces, and one block.  Jayda Knuppe added eight kills and a block.  Sydney Stofferahn had five kills and four blocks.  Maria Jackson finished the night with six kills and six service points, and Brooke Klein had 20 digs and five service points.

Dell Rapids (13-4) will face a tough road schedule in back-to-back games early next week.  The Quarriers travel to Dakota Valley on Monday, October 2nd, and then follow that with a trip to Vermillion on Tuesday, October 3rd.

Rosemary Hauglid

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hauglid picRosemary Hauglid, 92, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. John Lantsberger as the celebrant. Casketbearers are Tom Hauglid, Josh Hauglid, Wade Hauglid, Brett Hauglid, Michael Hauglid, Brady Hauglid, Dan Hauglid and Brian Cordell. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. The family will be present at 5:00 p.m. with Christian Wake Service beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home.

Rosemary Eulberg was born on June 3, 1925, the daughter of Matt and Elizabeth (Majeres) Eulberg. Rosemary graduated from high school with her future husband, Norman Hauglid in 1943. Three years later on September 19, 1946 they were married.  Their first home was on a farm 2 miles north of Dell Rapids. In 1957 they moved to the home Rosemary’s father built 7 miles NW of Dell Rapids where they raised their 7 children.  In 1984 they built a new home 7 miles south of Colman, SD and lived there until they moved to Orchard Hills Retirement Center in 2013.

She was a member of St. Mary Parish and Altar Society and a past St. Mary School Board member. She and Norman enjoyed winters in AZ for twenty-five years. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards, traveling and dune bugging in AZ with friends.

Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers, Mel and Jerry Eulberg, her sister, Doris Mousel, her son, Steve and three infant grandchildren, Jennifer, Jesse and Jordon.

She is survived by her husband, Norman of Dell Rapids; her children, Greg (Jo) Hauglid of Dell Rapids, Alice Cordell of Atlanta, GA, Don (Mary Ann) Hauglid of Tulsa, OK, Nancy Hauglid of Sioux Falls, Larry (Tena) Hauglid of Dell Rapids, John (Beck) Hauglid of Colman and Mark (Joni) Hauglid of Colman; her 18 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Roger Eulberg of Salt Lake City, UT and her many friends and extended family.

 

Cardinal Cross Country Team Competes at Colman-Egan

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DRSM LogoThe Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal cross country team competed at Colman-Egan Cross Country Meet on Wednesday, September 27th.

The Cardinal boys team finished fourth with a team score of 43.  Oldham-Ramona/Rutland placed first with 17 points.  Elkton-Lake Benton was second with 20 points, and Flandreau Indian School was third with 30 points.  The Cardinal girls team did not have a team score with only two varsity runners participating.  Deubrook Area placed first in the girls team standings with nine points.  Mt Vernon/Plankinton was second with 24 points, and Howard was third with 31 points.

St Mary will be at the Dakota Valley Conference meet on Wednesday, October 4th, in White.

Varsity Girls Results

  • Ella Heinitz (4th) – 21:24
  • Catherine Vogel (19th) – 24:01

Varsity Boys Results

  • Connor Libis (4th) – 18:31
  • Jacob Vogel (6th) – 18:44
  • Thomas Eining – 23:23

JV Girls Results

  • Elle Griffin (6th) – 20:25

JV Boys Results

  • Seth Roemen (2nd) – 15:52
  • Ryan Eining (3rd) – 15:52
  • Sam Palmer (10th) – 16:49

Quarrier Volleyball Wins Thriller Over MCM

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarriers won an exciting five-set match over the McCook Central/Montrose Cougars on Tuesday, September 26th, in Salem.  Dell Rapids won by set scores of 22-25, 26-24, 18-25, 25-17, 15-13.

Head coach Jessica Ahlers said, “This is the first match that has gone to 5 sets for us, so it was a good test to see if the team could push through both physically and mentally. Overall the girls played a great game and performed well, but I would like to see them more consistent throughout the sets, especially heading into the later part of the season.”

Maria Jackson had 16 kills on the night.  Jayda Knuppe added 10 kills.  Trinity Gordon had seven kills, and Sydney Stofferahn had six kills.  Stofferahn also had four blocks.  Knuppe and Mackenzie Grisham both had a block.  Brooke Klein finished with 39 digs in the match.  Gordon had 27 digs.  Grisham added 20 digs, Hannah Fletcher had 12 digs, and Jackson had nine digs.  Fletcher had 37 set assists in the match.

Dell Rapids (12-4) will host Lennox on Thursday, September 28th.

 

 

 

Baltic Defeats St Mary in Volleyball Action

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DRSM LogoThe Baltic Bulldogs defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals on Tuesday, September 26th, in straight sets by scores of 25-14, 25-14, 25-17.

Cassie Mullaney had five kills for the Cardinals.  Maddie Schwebach added four kills, and Veronica Beck had three kills.  Mullaney also had three blocks, two ace serves, and one dig.  Adyn Heinricy and Rhiannon Glazier both had nine digs.  Cassy Geraets had 17 set assists in the match.

Baltic was led by Carrington Entringer with 10 kills.  Nikya Owns had six kills, and Madalynn Wirkus had four kills. Shelby Dosch had eight ace serves.  Jayda Tidemann had eight digs.  Dosch and Brooke VanDam had nine set assists.

St Mary (7-11) will host Elkton-Lake Benton on Thursday, September 28th.  The match can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Four Quarrier Golfers Qualify for State Tournament

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NewDRLogoFour Dell Rapids Quarrier boys golfers will be going to the 2017 State A Golf Tournament in Dakota Dunes on Monday, October 2nd through Tuesday, October 3rd.  Mason Schmidt, Zach McKee, Brandon Kubly, and Karsen Welbig all qualified after their rounds at the Region 1A Tournament at Rocky Run Golf Course on Monday, September 25th.

The Quarrier team finished fifth with a total score of 367.  Aberdeen Roncalli placed first as a team with a score of 324.  Sisseton was second with 329.  Sioux Valley placed third with 337, and Madison was fourth with 343.  Aberdeen Roncalli, Sisseton, and Sioux Valley had all their golfers qualify for state automatically by being the top three teams at the regional tournament.

The top 29 golfers in the regional tournament also qualified for the state tournament.  Nate Nielsen from Sisseton placed first with a round of 75.  Ramsey Johnsen of Aberdeen Roncalli was second with a 78.  Lucas Schaefbauer of Aberdeen Roncalli was third with a round of 79.

Mason Schmidt placed fourth individually with a round of 81.  Zach McKee finished 22nd with a round of 92.  Brandon Kubly was 24th with a round of 95, and Karsen Welbig was 26th with a round of 99.  Jack Weber finished with a round of 107, which was only six shots from the cut-off to qualify for state.

Avera Dells Area Health Center to Host Community Blood Drive

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Donations in Immediate Need

BloodDriveDell Rapids, SD- Community Blood Bank and Avera Dells Area Health will host a blood drive on Thursday, October 5 from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.   This blood drive will benefit the local blood supply and open to the public.

On average, a hip replacement typically uses one unit of blood, a cardiac bypass will use two units and a liver transplant requires at least six units. With just one donation a person will save up to three peoples’ lives. The whole donation process takes 30 to 35 minutes. You will help save a cancer, surgery, trauma, and burn patients with your donation.

“Blood donations have been lagging behind the demand for blood with many patients in need now,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “We rely upon local volunteer blood donors to give blood on the bloodmobile when it visits the Dell Rapids community. Please consider giving blood to help improve the overall supply.”

To be eligible to donate you must be at least 17 years old, (16 years old with a signed parent consent found at www.cbblifeblood.org) weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health the day of the donation. There is no upper age limit to donate blood. Please bring an ID with you. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood. For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org or call 605-428-5431. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Community Blood Bank is not affiliated with other blood bank organizations and takes pride in being a self-sufficient organization, thanks to the generosity of our local blood donors.

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