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Growth in Dell Rapids Strong in 2016

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2016buildingpermitsThe city of Dell Rapids eclipsed the $11 million mark in improvements again through building permits in 2016.  The city had $11,816,021.31 worth of improvements in 2015, which was a record year.  This year, Dell Rapids had a total of $11,023,410.08 worth of improvements.  The city received a total of 261 building permit requests during the year that included 12 new buildings and 11 new homes.

The numbers were presented to the Dell Rapids City Council during their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 3rd.  City Administrator Justin Weiland commented, “It was a positive year in building permits.  Totals were really strong again and in line with the previous year.”

Dell Rapids has seen steady growth in construction over the last few years.  In 2014 the city had $6.5 million worth of improvements with the big project being the new Ace Hardware building.  In 2013 the city had $9.4 million in improvements on projects such as the new County Fair store, Casey’s, and Family Dollar.

Not only were building permits strong, the city also exceeded the $1 million mark in sales tax revenue through the month of November in 2016.  Currently the sales tax revenue total is $1,060,266.89.  This total is about a 6.13% increase over the total during the same time last year.  Weiland mentioned to the council that the final numbers for sales tax revenue for the month of December should be available in the next couple of weeks.

 

ERC Adds a Partner

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travispeperDell Rapids, SD – January 5th, 2017 – ERC, Inc. announces the addition of Travis Peper as a partner to lead it’s Banking, Trust, & Finance Divisons.

“Travis brings with him a wealth of sales and search experience and an unparalleled track record of professional success which will do everything to enhance our effectiveness in serving our client’s needs, as well as, strengthen ERC’s position within the Banking & Finance community in the upper midwest,” said Craig Libis, Chief Executive Officer of ERC, Inc.

Travis has been a team member at ERC, Inc. since June of 2013.   Travis and his wife Heather reside in Flandreau, SD with their two children.

Founded in 2002, ERC, Inc. is an executive search and recruitment firm that has averaged a growth of 15% each year for the past 15 years.  With the simple mission of making our client companies stronger and better.   For more information, please visit http://www.ercjobs.com/.

Quarrier Boys Cruise to Victory

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drvspipestone_bbb_1-3-17The Dell Rapids Quarriers cruised to a 72-46 win over the Pipestone Area Arrows at Dell Rapids High School on Tuesday, January 3rd.  The Quarriers outscored Pipestone in every quarter of the game.

Dell Rapids jumped out to a 21-13 lead after the first quarter.  They added to the lead in the second quarter and led 38-22 at halftime.  The Quarriers outscored Pipestone 16-13 in the third quarter and 18-11 in the fourth quarter.

The Quarriers shot 27-59 (46%) from the field, 5-18 (28%) from the three-point area, and 13-17 (76%) from the free-throw line.  They had a total of 35 rebounds, 17 assists, six steals, and limited their own turnovers to just eight.

Sheldon Siemonsma led a balance scoring attack with 14 points, which included four dunks.  Jeffrey Schuch added 13 points while bringing down nine rebounds.  Tanner Heim finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.  Carson Rentz had nine points and three assists.  Austin Ellingson dished out five assists to lead the team.

Dell Rapids (3-1) travels to Beresford for a Dak-12 game against the Watchdogs on Thursday, January 5th.

Quarrier Girls Back in Win Column

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarriers got back into the win column with a win over the Garretson Blue Dragons 61-32 on Tuesday, January 3rd, in Garretson.  It was the third of seven straight road games for the Quarriers.

Dell Rapids had two players in double figures on the night.  Kali Graham led the team with 13 points and also pulled down four rebounds.  Jayda Knuppe finished with 12 points.  Sydney Stofferhan added seven points on the night.  Aspen Hansen led the team with five rebounds, and Kaylee Hennen had four rebounds.  Garretson was led by Kindra Clark with 13 points.

The Quarriers (3-3) are back on the road Thursday, January 5th.  They will be in Beresford to take on the Watchdogs.

Blood Drives Scheduled

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CommunityBloodBankDell Rapids, SD- Avera Dells Area Health Center will host a blood drive on Thursday, January 5 from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. All blood types are in need.

“Just coming off a busy holiday season, blood needs continue to be very strong,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “When you donate blood on Thursday, January 5, you directly impact hospital patients receiving treatment at Avera Dells Area Health Center. Your donations will make blood readily available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   We encourage new donors as well as those donors that have donated multiple times to give the gift of life.”

A person must be at least 16 years old (16 year olds require a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood.

Community Blood Bank is the sole provider of blood (platelets, plasma and red blood cells) to 31 local hospitals including Avera Dells Area Health Center, Avera Heart Hospital, Sanford Medical Cener, Avera McKennan Hospital and the V.A. Medical Center. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please contact 283-2321. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Comeback Falls Short for Quarrier Boys

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drhsvssv_bbb_12-31-16After trailing by 14 points in the second half, the Dell Rapids Quarriers got within four points a couple of times late in the game, but couldn’t complete the comeback against the Sioux Valley Cossacks.  Sioux Valley defeated the Quarriers 81-72 at the Entringer Classic on Saturday, December 31st, in Brookings.

Both teams combined for 45 points in the first quarter as Sioux Valley ended the quarter with a 25-20 lead.  Dell Rapids was only able to score nine points in the second quarter allowing Sioux Valley to earn a 14-point halftime lead at 43-29.  Dell Rapids cut the lead to 53-48 by the end of the third quarter and was within four points a couple of times in the fourth quarter, but Sioux Valley was able to pull away late for the win.

Dell Rapids finished shooting 26-59 (44%) from the field, 8-25 (32%) from three-point area, and 12-17 (71%) from the free-throw line.  The Quarriers also had 34 team rebounds, 16 assists, six steals and only turned the ball over eight times.

Four players ended in double figures for the Quarriers.  Sheldon Siemonsma had 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Austin Ellingson had 13 points, four rebounds and four steals.  Jeffrey Schuch added 12 points and eight rebounds.  Mason Schmidt finished with 11 points.  Tanner Heim and Mason Peter both had six rebounds in the game.

The Quarriers (2-1) will host Pipestone Area on Tuesday, January 3rd.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Cardinal Boys Get Third Win in a Row

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drsmvsestelline_12-31-16For the second time this month, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals defeated the Estelline Redmen.  This time the Cardinals beat Estelline 50-16 at the Entringer Classic on Saturday, December 31st, at Brookings High School.  The Cardinal defense only allowed 10 points total after the first quarter and forced 20 turnovers on 17 steals to lead St Mary to the win.

Estelline scored the first four points of the game and held the Cardinals scoreless for the first four minutes of the game.  However, St Mary’s offense found it’s rhythm outscoring Estelline 13-2 through the rest of the first quarter and held a 13-6 lead at the end of the first quarter.  The Cardinals then held Estelline to just three points in the second quarter, and St Mary pushed their lead to 31-9 at halftime.  The Cardinals would score the first nine points of the third quarter and never looked back in the second half.

The Cardinals finished the game shooting 20-53 (38%) from the field, 6-21 (29%) from three-point area, and 4-6 (67%) from the the free-throw line.  St Mary had 38 total rebounds, 16 offensive and 22 defensive, along with 17 steals and 13 assists.  Estelline finished the game shooting 7-38 (18%) from the field in the game.

Connor Libis led the team with 27 points, five steals and three assists.  Luke Brown had five points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.  Logan Gaspar and Zach Geraets both had four points.  Gaspar also had eight rebounds, and Garret Frost had six rebounds.  Austin Welbig finished with four steals.  Libis was also named the game’s MVP.

St Mary has now won three games in a row and has improved their record to 4-3.  The Cardinals will travel to White to play the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Friday, January 6th.  Big Sioux Media will have a link to Deubrook Area’s Cube video stream.

Cardinal Girls Get Third Win of Season

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DRSM LogoMaddie Schwebach knocked down the game-winning free throw as the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals defeated Tiospa Zina 42-41 at the Swiftel Classic on Thursday, December 29th, in Brookings.  Tiospa Zina had a 10 point lead with 5:45 to go in the third quarter, but that was also the last field goal they would make.  The Cardinals took the lead at 32-31 at the end of the third quarter.  St Mary had a six point lead with 4:42 to go in the game, and held on for the win.

St Mary finished 12-56 (21%) from the field, 0-2 from three-point area, and 18-35 (51%) from the free-throw line.  The Cardinals had a total of 48 team rebounds, 20 steals, but also turned the ball over 23 times.  Tiospa Zina shot 27% from the field and 64% from the free-throw line and turned the ball over 28 times.

Lexi Klein finished with a double-double in the game with 13 points and 11 rebounds.  Jackie Wolles had a team high 14 points in the game along with seven steals.  Schwebach finished with the game-winning point and also pulled down six rebounds.  Ella Heinitz had six points.

The Cardinals (3-4) will host Chester Area on Tuesday, January 3rd.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media

Brian Berg

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brian-bergBrian Thomas Berg passed away on December 27, 2016 at his home in Sioux Falls, SD. A Rosary will be said at 6:45 pm Thursday December 29, followed by a scripture service at 7:00 pm at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10:30 am Friday at the church with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dell Rapids. On-line condolences may be left at the Miller Funeral Home website.

He was born in Dell Rapids, SD to Donald O. Berg and Erma J. (Hansen) Berg on November 12, 1958. He grew up in Dell Rapids and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School until graduation in 1977.

Upon graduation he worked for Dell Rapids Coop Grain Elevator. He was united in marriage to Carol Lebintriet and they had 3 children, Jeff, Kayla, and Katelyn. He later managed the Canton Elevator before starting his own agronomy business. Brian and his family moved to Harrisburg. He worked for UPS and several construction companies. During this time he discovered a true love of carpentry and started his own construction company, N Drywall and Construction, LLC.

He married Constance Klinkhammer on April 12, 2012 and together ran N Drywall. He loved working alongside his wife and was very proud of the work they did together. The love was evident as he shared pictures and stories of their projects. He was an active member with the Remodelers Council and as a board member of Home Builders Association. He was awarded Builder of the Year in 2015.

Brian was very involved in his church. He was the treasurer of St. Vincent DePaul, chairman of the building committee at St. Katharine Drexel, a member of TOOLS (Teams of Our Lady), and a member of the knights of Columbus, 3rd degree.

Brian loved the outdoors and this showed through bow hunting, gardening, fishing trips to Canada, or working in the yard. Brian found a true love of cooking, discovering new recipes, and sharing them with family and friends. Brian was a true family man. He enjoyed the annual 4th of July cook off (initiated by him) with his family, showing his support of family members by attending their events and activities, and documenting those events by taking numerous pictures.

Those grateful for having shared in his life include his wife Constance Berg; his children, Jeff Berg, Minneapolis, Kayla Berg, of CA., Katelyn Hughes Rapid City, five step children Maggie (Todd) Grassel, Elk Point; Josh (Jennifer) Klinkhammer, Brookings; Ben (Kristen) Klinkhammer, Sioux Falls; Konrad (Tisha) Klinkhammer, Aberdeen Scotland; Levi (Amy) Klinkhammer, Brookings; mother Erma Berg, Dell Rapids; seven siblings Debra (James) Redder, Flandreau; Kevin (Julie) Berg, Littleton Co; Julie (Tim) Penning, Dell Rapids; Lisa (Reed) Froseth, Owatonna, MN; Jamie (Randy) Decker, Sioux Falls; Mark (Alice) Berg, Dell Rapids; Donna (Alan) Reit, Dell Rapids; three grandchildren, thirteen step grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Donald Berg, nephew, Bob Redder, niece Chelse Berg.

Donald “Don” Gerdes

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donald-gerdesDonald Lawrence Gerdes, age 77, died on Monday, December 26, 2016. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 30, 2016 at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. On-line condolences may be left at the George Boom Funeral Home website.

Don was born on June 15, 1939 in Windom, MN to John and Ida (Kruse) Gerdes. In 1952 John and Ida made their home in Sioux Falls, SD, and it is here that Don was raised and received his education. Don worked for over 45 years making cardboard boxes and paper packing products in Sioux Falls, retiring in 2005.  

Don met his soul mate, Kathleen (Severson) Worm in 1974. The couple were united in marriage on July 5, 1980 in Baltic, SD. Don, Kathy and her two children, Timothy and Craig made their home in Sioux Falls.

Don was a people person who loved sharing stories and visiting with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, step-father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed.  

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Kathy Gerdes, Sioux Falls, SD; two step-sons: Timothy (Amber Fountain) Lambert and Craig (Lu Jean) Worm all of Dell Rapids, SD; five grandchildren: Jessica Lambert, Ashlee Lambert, Nicole Worm, Abby (fiancé, JP Palmlund) Worm and Taylor (Justin) Mommer; three great grandchildren: Savannah, Blake and Korbin; two brothers: Elmer (Viola) Gerdes of Brandon, SD; and Leon “Red” (Joanne) Gerdes of Sioux Falls, SD; two sisters: Marion (Jim) Bonnstetter of Sioux Falls, SD and Helen Friedrich of Colorado: beloved Shih-tzu, Mollie; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ida Gerdes.

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