Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media, Author at Big Sioux Media Sports Network

Quarrier Volleyball Advances in Region 3A Tourney

November 3, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team advanced to the semi-final round of the Region 3A Tournament with an opening-round win over the Flandreau Fliers on Tuesday, November 3rd, in Madison. The Quarriers won in straight sets by scores of 25-11, 25-20, 25-13.

Mikaela Stofferahn, Trinity Gordon, and Emma Paul each had seven kills apiece in the match. Chole Solberg finished the night with five ace servies and 19 set assists. Gordon and Paul also anchored the Quarrier defense. Gordon had 16 digs, while Paul ended with 15. Sara Van Regenmorter led the team with four blocks at the night. Stofferahn and Gordon each had one.

Dell Rapids improves to 8-21 on the year. The Quarriers will play Sioux Falls Christian on Thursday, November 5th, at Sioux Falls Christian High School at 6:00 p.m.

Dell Rapids Farmer Wins UAV in Drawing by Peterson Farms Seed

November 3, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

HARWOOD, N.D., Nov. 3, 2015 Peterson Farms Seed is pleased to announce that John Geraets of Dell Rapids, SD, is the winner of its DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Drone giveaway. Geraets farms with his family in the Dell Rapids area.

Rob Thuringer of Peterson Farms Seed presents the drone to giveaway winner John Geraets of Dell Rapids, SD.

Rob Thuringer, Peterson Farms Seed representative for eastern South Dakota, says, “It was great to award the drone to John. He’s excited about this technology and already has ideas for putting it to good use to improve his family’s row crop operation.”

Peterson Farms Seed expanded into eastern South Dakota for the 2015 growing season to meet farmer demand. As the largest independent seed company in the upper Midwest, the company offers its products to farmers through a network of seed dealers. Peterson Farms Seed is heavily involved in new technologies, including UAVs, in an effort to help farmers get the most potential from every seed they plant.

Peterson Farms Seed collected entries at trade shows throughout the growing season.

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Peterson Farms Seed remains an independent, family-owned company which has grown to be the largest, independent corn and soybean seed company in the upper Midwest. As an independent, the company has the freedom to select genetics and traits that best fit the needs of regional farmers rather than being tied to one breeding program and trait platform. The company’s extensive replicated testing program is well-known throughout the region. For more information, see their website at www.PetersonFarmsSeed.com.

Contact:
Brita Johnson, Peterson Farms Seed
701-282-7476
brita@petersonfarmsseed.com

600 Pounds Lost During Revive Fitness “Game On Challenge”

November 2, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

On September 20, 2014 Revive Fitness opened its doors in Dell Rapids, beginning to change lives of people in the community by promoting health and fitness through group fitness classes. A year later Revive Fitness kicked off their 2nd year in Dell Rapids with the “Game On Challenge”. The Game On Challenge was a 28-day program that challenged individuals on all levels; physically, mentally, spiritually, and nutritionally. 82 members of the Dell Rapids community and Revive Fitness signed up to participate. Participants were then randomly split into teams and worked to gain their team the most points.

Contestants earned points by following healthy nutritional guidelines, daily exercise, and proper rest habits. Additionally members had to commit to breaking a “bad” habit, starting a new “good” habit, and finally setting an overall weight loss or fitness goal.

Brittani Bollock, owner of Revive Fitness, said, “Overall health and wellness is not only just fitness or nutrition. It is a combination of physical, emotional, spiritual and nutritional needs, that when balanced properly, allow your body to accomplish all that is was made to accomplish. This challenge was not a diet, it was not a fad, but it has been a guideline to creating and helping people of all walks make lifestyle changes that have positively effected not only their lives but the lives of many people around them.”

Challenge participant Sara Schneider said, “The biggest thing I’ve learned during this journey is to keep going. Just because I had a bad day or lunch, I still have to keep going. One screw up doesn’t determine your outcome. Just keep pushing. The breakthrough will come! I have also prayed a lot, and Jesus has definitely been my strength through a lot of this!”

Over the course of the 28-day Game On challenge, the 82 participants lost more than 600 pounds! While not all participants had a weight loss goal, those that did lost an average of nearly 10 pounds over the 4 week time-frame. In fact during this short time, one member lost over 20 pounds. Another participant was able to come off of all blood pressure medications (with doctors guidance and approval). Numerous participants reported that their lifestyle changes had influenced their family, friends, and coworkers, who then started eating healthier and exercising more once they saw the participants results.

“Because of the challenge, I am more conscious of what I’m eating and how much activity I’m getting daily. It takes a lot of discipline and planning ahead to follow all the rules, but it’s paid off for me. I’ve lost 12 pounds and am definitely motivated to continue to try to make the changes into new habits. And I know I would have never done that without the support from the Revive trainers and other Revive members,” commented Jared Hohn.

Lisa Carr added, “You will face your greatest opposition when you are closest to your biggest miracle”.

The winners of the challenge received a night out of socializing and celebrating their team’s victory. Not only did the challenge build up individuals and deliver great results, it also helped to build up the community of Dell Rapids and inspire greater health and wellness for all. Given the success of the first round of the challenge, nearly 90% of the participants have signed up for “round two”, which will run through the end of November.

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” 1 Cor. 3:17

Georgia Damm Krier

November 1, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Georgia M. Damm Krier, 93, of Dell Rapids passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 on All Saints Day at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Trent Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 will begin at noon. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and the Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Georgia was born on Easter Sunday at Flandreau, SD, on April 2, 1922, the daughter of George and Nora Earl. She grew up and attended school in Flandreau. She married Kenneth Damm on December 3, 1939 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls. The couple moved to a farm near Trent and in 1959 moved into Trent. Ken passed away in 1969. Georgia worked at the Trent and Flandreau schools as a school cook until 1979. She married Leavern Krier on October 12, 1979 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. They made their home in Dell Rapids. Leavern passed away in 1996. Georgia remained in her home until 2013 when she moved to an apartment in Orchard Hills. She became a resident of Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in February of 2015.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Society and volunteered at Padre’s in Dell Rapids. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, Jumbo and playing cards.

She is preceded in death by her two husbands; her daughter, Norma Janssen; her grandchildren, Dennis Auren and Ladena Damm; her sisters, Jerusha Collins and Brita Hudson; her step-son, Joe Krier; step-grandson, Terry and step-great grandson, Jim.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Dwayne (Lorraine) Damm of Bridgewater, Darrell (Judy) Damm of Sioux Falls, Richard (Sarah) Damm of Flandreau and Raymond (Cleo) Damm of Sioux Falls; her daughter, Velma (Vernon) Auren of Flandreau; her son-in-law, Robert Janssen of Trent; her step-children, Jerome (Donna) Krier of AK, Arthur Krier of Dell Rapids, Andy (Marilyn) Krier of IA and Carol of MN; step daughter-in-law, Sharon Krier of Brookings; her 17 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren; special nephew, Richard Earl and her many nieces and nephews.

Dell Rapids Sees More Economic Growth in 2015

October 31, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

In 2014 citizens of Dell Rapids welcomed the opening of new businesses Caseys, Family Dollar, and Revive Fitness in town, along with the re-branding of T&Cs to Local, and the move of Roemen Automotive to their new building. Dell Rapids has had even more growth in 2015.

The Dell Rapids Carnegie Library held their dedication ceremony for the newly expanded space on May 2nd. Ace Hardware opened their new building on July 7th and held their Grand Opening celebration August 7th-9th. Dakota Technology Consulting, Creative Lush, Mason Jar, and Blooms on Main had ribbon cuttings this year to celebrate their businesses moving into new buildings in downtown Dell Rapids. GoldenWest’s expansion project next to their current location downtown has begun. Matt Beukelman purchased the former Tryon Gym and re-opened as Rapid Fitness. Construction has also begun on a new building next to the Rocky Run Car Wash that will be home to Great Life.

Also announced in 2015, Midwest Fresh Logistics will be building a distribution center in the Fiegen Development Park located on the southern edge of Dell Rapids. Ground-breaking for the new center and development park will take place in the near future. Dairy Queen closed its doors temporarily so they could build a brand new Dairy Queen building that will be placed in its current location. Dirt work has already begun just north of the Ace Hardware for a brand new Shopko Hometown store which is targeting a July 2016 open date.

City Administrator Justin Weiland said that along with the economic growth in Dell Rapids, the city also issued nine new home building permits throughout the year.

Dell Rapids St Mary 7-12 Principal and Activities Director Casey Michel said, “The overall growth of the town is bringing new families into our school community.” Dell Rapids St Mary school has had new families register in their elementary and pre-school grades, and they will also have a new family coming to school after Christmas.

Cardinal Volleyball Ends Regular Season

October 30, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team finished their 2015 regular season at home against the Marion Bears on Thursday, October 29th. The Bears beat the Cardinals in straight sets by scores of 25-22, 25-10, 25-18.

Kennedi Mullaney led the Cardinals in kills with four on the night. Jackie Wolles added two kills. Cassy Geraets and Sydney Cook each had one kill. Mullaney also finished the match with three blocks, while Cook finished with two blocks. Haley Michel had eight digs on the night. Wolles had four digs. Geraets had six set assists for St Mary, and Mullaney also led the team with three ace serves.

The Cardinals finish the regular season with a 3-24 record.

Erma Stewart

October 29, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Erma Stewart, age 96, of Ramona, died Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Madison.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 30, 2015, at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Ramona with burial in the church cemetery. The family will be present for visitation 5-7 PM Thursday at Ellsworth Funeral Home and continues one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be left at www.ellsworthfh.com.

Erma Martha Abraham was born April 17, 1919, near Ramona, to Emil and Ida (Hildebrandt) Abraham. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Ramona. She graduated from Ramona High School in 1936 and received her teaching certificate from Eastern Normal School in Madison. Erma married Kenneth Stewart on August 24, 1937, at Big Stone City, SD. They lived in Ramona for a few years before moving to a farm south of Ramona in 1944. She helped on the farm all her life. Her husband died in 1952. Erma later worked for ICAP in Madison, helping elderly residents stay in their own home. She remained on the farm until 2012 when she entered Ramona Assisted Living Center.

Erma was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church & WELCA, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She was a member of Lakelanders and Sprouts Garden Clubs, a 35-yr. member of SD Federation of Garden Clubs, a 25-yr. member of Kitchen Blenders Band; HarmoniKats for many years, a life member of SD Farmers Union, and was clerk of Concord School.

Erma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1952; one son Gene; two grandsons Randy & Ricky; one infant sister Donna Mae; and an infant granddaughter Mary Lou Stewart.

Survivors include four sons, Donald (Darlene) of Ramona, Robert (Becky) of Anchorage, AK, James of Rogers, AR and Danny (Linda) of Ramona; two daughters, Carol Bebo of Mitchell and Sandra (Rod) Stanford of Dell Rapids; 21 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Sister Abbie Kennedy

October 29, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Mass of Resurrection for Sister Abbie Kennedy, 85, will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. Reverend Joseph Sheehan will be celebrant and homilist. Visitation and signing of the guest book will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday with a memorial wake at 7:00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.spitzerfuneralhome.com.

Sister Abbie Kennedy, 85, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD.

Abbie Margaret Kennedy was born January 8, 1930 in Ekalaka, MT to Rose (Winchell) and Wilfred Kennedy. She attended grammar school in Ekalaka and then graduated from eighth grade in El Cerreto, CA. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Miles City, MT in 1948. Abbie entered Presentation Convent September 8, 1948 and made her first profession of vows August 10, 1951.

Sister Abbie (once known as Sister Dolorosa) taught in the diocesan elementary schools at Humboldt, Woonsocket, Dell Rapids, Huron, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Jefferson, Milbank, SD and Miles City, MT from 1951 to 1983. She also ministered at St. Lawrence Parish, Milbank from 1983 to 1998 and then at Avera McKennan Nano Nagle Inn as Innkeeper from 1998 to 2004. Sister Abbie came to Aberdeen in 2004 working as a volunteer at Avera St. Luke’s Guest House until 2007.

Sister Abbie is survived by her community family of Presentation Sisters; one sister, Catherine Whitney, Miles City, MT, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents Rose and Wilfred Kennedy, one brother, Thomas and one sister, Mary Fletcher.

Preferred memorial gifts to Presentation College.

Cardinal Football Loses Heart-Breaking Playoff Game

October 27, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A quarterback sneak by Broderick Poppinga with :16 left in the game on fourth and goal from the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal one yard into the endzone was the winning score for DeSmet as the DeSmet Bulldogs handed the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals a heart-breaking loss in the opening round of the South Dakota High School 9B football playoffs on Tuesday, October 27th, in Dell Rapids. The late score put the Bulldogs ahead 42-38, and they held the Cardinals for the win.

Both offenses lit up the scoreboard in the first half as the two teams combined for a total of 52 points in the first two quarters. St Mary took the opening drive of the game for a score when Christian Schnieders on a one-yard run to put the Cardinals ahead 6-0. DeSmet took their first lead of the game with 5:08 to go in the first quarter on a nine-yard touchdown pass from Poppinga to Adam Aughenbaugh and then a successful two-point conversion to go ahead 8-6. The Cardinals answered back quickly as they scored with 2:16 to play in the first quarter on a six-yard run by Josh Brown. Schnieders scored the two-point conversion, and St Mary held on to a 14-8 lead the rest of the way through the first quarter.

The Bulldogs scored 22 unanswered points in the second quarter. The first touchdown came with 11:33 to go on a 13-yard pass from Poppinga to Tate Munger, and De Smet led 16-14 after the two-point conversion. The pair connected again with 9:36 to go, after a Cardinal fumble, on a 19-yard pass play. The two-point conversion was successful again, and the Bulldogs led 24-14. DeSmet had their largest lead of the night with 4:06 to play in the second quarter when Matt Larson scored on a three-yard run to give the Bulldogs a 30-14 lead. St Mary was able to cut the lead in half with 3:16 to go when Brown broke loose for a 44-yard touchdown. Schnieders scored the two-point conversion, and the Cardinals cut the lead to 30-22 by halftime.

St Mary continued the momentum in the third quarter. The Cardinals scored on their first two drives of the second half, which both got started after a Schnieders interception. St Mary scored with 5:30 to go in the third quarter on a one-yard run by Dalton Houska. Schnieders again scored the two-point conversion to tie the game at 30-30. The Cardinals regained the lead with 11:56 left in the game on a two-yard touchdown run by Brown. Schnieders put the Cardinals ahead 38-30 after the two-point conversion. DeSmet cut the lead to two points with 9:38 to go on a five-yard touchdown run by Larson.

The Bulldog game-winning drive started with 5:18 to go after DeSmet regained possession on a turnover-on-downs. The Bulldogs drove the field down to the St Mary eight yard line to set up a first and goal with 1:17 to play. DeSmet was held out of the endzone on first, second and third downs by the Cardinal defense. But with just :20 to go on fourth and goal, Poppinga found his way across the goal line for the winning score.

The Cardinals would have one last chance to pull out the win. After the kickoff St Mary had the fall first and 10 from their own 10 yard line with :16 left in the game. Brown carried the ball all the way down to the Bulldog 38 yard line before being pushed out of bounds with :06 left to play. Garret Frost took the snap and dropped back to pass. Frost’s pass intended for Jacob Glaizer or Noah Fiegen fell incomplete. The clock did not start when the play was put into motion and still showed :04 after the play was complete. The officials declared that the time would have expired, and the game was ended on that play.

The Cardinals have their season come to an end with a record of 6-3.

Highlights

Quarrier Volleyball Drops Final Match of Year

October 27, 2015 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team dropped their final regular season match to the Beresford Watchdogs on Monday, October 26th, by scores of 19-25, 25-14, 18-25, 25-17, 13-15. It was also the final home match of year.

Mikaela Stofferahn ended the night with 12 kills and three blocks. Chloe Solberg tallied 15 points, 25 set assists, and nine digs. Trinity Gordon posted nine points and seven digs.

“We had our opportunities, but let them slip away. Our first pass to the net was our Achilles heel during the night. This sets up our opponent with too many free passes to come at us. We came back nicely a couple of times with the play of our bench. That is always nice to see. We will travel to Flandreau next Tuesday night in the opening round of regions. A new season is here, and I look forward for us to put together our best matches of the season,” commented Head coach Dale Solberg.

Dell Rapids regular season comes to an end with a record of 7-21. The Quarriers will play in Flandreau on Tuesday, November 3rd, in the opening round of the Region 3A Tournament.

JV Results:

The JV team played well in their 25-23 and 25-8 win. Grace Tisher had four digs and an impressive 12 points. Sydney Stofferahn smacked seven kills. Sara Van Regenmorter contributed three kills and seven digs. The JV ended with a 12-7 record.

C Team Results:

The C team lost by set scores of 22-25 and 22-25 Maria Jackson (six points, five kills, 12 digs), Lydia Symens (13 digs and four points), Regan Stone (three kills, 14 digs), Ravyn Hoffman (seven assists and nine digs) led the team efforts. The C team finished with a 16-6 record.

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