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Dell Rapids 13/14 Teeners Advance to Semifinals

July 25, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids 13/14 Teeners advanced to the semifinals of the 13/14 VFW State A Tournament with an 11-1 win over Spearfish on Friday, July 25th.

Spearfish scored an unearned run right away in the first inning on three walks and an error, but Dell Rapids was able to answer right back in the bottom of the first inning with a run on two hits. Dell Rapids picked up another run in the bottom of the second on an RBI fielder’s choice by Keegan Miller. Dell Rapids then broke the game open scoring three runs each in the third, fourth and fifth innings to end the game on the 10-run rule.

Carter Gullickson and Adam Nagelhout each had two hits in the game. Nagelhout also had two RBI. Logan Ruesink had an RBI double. K. Miller, Eddie Price, Jeffery Schuch, Austin Ellingson, and Cameron Bruhn all had a hit. Ellingson was also hit by a pitch two times, the second one hitting him under the helmet in the face.

Head Coach Danny Miller said that his team hit the ball okay. Their pitcher kept them off balance with his curve ball and had a different delivery they were not used to. D. Miller also said that he was pleased with only having one error in the game.

Ellingson picked up the win on the mound throwing four innings of no-hit baseball. He gave up an unearned run while walking five and striking out seven. Gullickson pitched the final inning for Dell Rapids giving up no runs on one hit and had one strikeout.

Dell Rapids will face Harrisburg Black in the semifinals at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26th. Harrisburg earned a 9-3 win over Parkston in the first game of the tournament. D. Miller said that this game could be a slugfest and the last team standing will win. His plan is to start Logan Heim on the mound.

Video webcasts of all the tournament games is being provided by http://winnerwarriorslive.com.

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Spearfish	1	0	0	0	0	x	x	1	1	4
Dell Rapids 13/14	1	1	3	3	3	x	x	11	10	1

13/14 Teener Team Readies for State Tournament

July 25, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids 13/14 Teener team will play in the 2014 13/14 VFW State A Tournament Friday, July 25th, through Sunday, July 27th, in Winner, SD. Dell Rapids will open up tournament play against Spearfish at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.

Head Coach Danny Miller took time to talk with Big Sioux Media about his team’s performance in the Region 3A Tournament to qualify for state, and how he thinks his team will compete at the state tournament.

Stay with Big Sioux Media throughout the weekend for updates from Winner.

Christopher Nelson

July 24, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Christopher Nelson, 24, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at his home. Christopher was born on August 10, 1989, in Dell Rapids, SD. He grew up in Flandreau, SD and attended school in Flandreau. After school he moved to Jamestown, ND where he received his GED and built grain bins. He later moved back to Flandreau and worked at Royal River Casino as a Security Guard. Chris loved fishing, drawing, and listening to music.

Chris is survived by his parents, Brenda and Dale Kroeger, two sisters, Melissa McMahon, Sioux Falls, Brittany Nelson, Dell Rapids, one nephew, Kayden Nelson, Grandma Carolyn McMahon and Grandma Carol Kroeger, both from Flandreau, three Aunts Pamela (Loren) Hillstrom, Jamestown, ND, Linda (Glen) VanDyke, Billings, MT, Lori Kroeger, Sioux Falls, special friend, Nina, father Kelley Nelson, and many other cousins and family members. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa Loren McMahon and Grandpa Tom Kroeger.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Skroch Funeral Chapel, with burial at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Cemetery, Flandreau, SD. Visitation is from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau.

Condolences may be left at www.skrochfc.com

Dell Rapids M Completes Regular Season

July 23, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dell Rapids M won five of its last seven games to finish the regular season 6-10.

Dell Rapids M 9, Volga 4

Six first inning runs propelled Dell Rapids M to a win July 21 at Rickeman Field.

Casey Hansen, Josh Roemen, Brett Mogen and Eric Klein all walked in the first inning. An error, hit by pitch and two-run single by Nick Hoffman created the early rally. Dell Rapids scored three more runs in the second inning on walks by Adrian Juba and Hansen in front of three consecutive singles by Mogen, Klein and Elijah Story.

Mogen pitched the first four innings for the win. He allowed three runs on six hits and struck out five. Story followed with two strong innings of relief. He gave up one run on one hit with a strike out. Mason Peter closed out the seventh with three up and three down.

Mogen had a single and double and two RBI. Klein, Story, Hoffman and Peter each had one hit.

Volga 200 110 0 – 4 7 1

Dells 630 000 x – 9 6 3

Dell Rapids Battery: Brett Mogen, Elijah Story (5), Mason Peter (7) and Casey Hansen.

Dell Rapids Youth Participating in NLBRA

July 23, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Drew, Chace, Hannah
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Two Dell Rapids youth are currently participating in the National Little Britches Rodeo Association (NLBRA) 2014 National Finals in Pueblo, Colorado. The event started on Monday, July 21st, and runs through Saturday, July 26th. Drew and Hannah Stroschein are registered for multiple events throughout the week of the National Finals.

Drew and Hannah
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Drew is participating in the Junior Boys Flag Racing, Goat Tying, and Ribbon Roping events. Hannah is participating in the Junior Girls Breakaway, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Trail Course, Goat Tying, and Ribbon Roping events.

Hundreds of youth are participating in this national event during the week. Each event is broken into four performances between Monday and Tuesday, and then repeated again on Thursday and Friday. Each participant has two runs, one either Monday or Tuesday, and the other coming on either Thursday or Friday. The top 15 cumulative scores of the two runs advance to the “Short Go” round on Saturday.After the first two days of Nationals, here are the results for Drew and Hannah:

Hannah – Results

Breakaway – R1 Score: 30.360; Place: N/A; Points: N/A
Breakaway – R2 Score: 45.470; Place: N/A; Points: N/A
Barrel Racing – R1 Score: 20.215; Place: 32; Points: 0
Barrel Racing – R2 Score: 15.472; Place: 2; Points: 140
Pole Bending – R1 Score: 20.914; Place: 4; Points: 120
Pole Bending – R2 Score: 30.119; Place: 25; Points: 0
Pole Bending – Short Go Score: 30.006; Place: 12; Points: 40
Trail Course – R1 Score: 25.135; Place: 6; Points: 100
Trail Course – R2 Score: 21.500; Place: 3; Points: 130
Trail Course – Short Go Score: 22.382; Place: 8; Points: 80
Goat Tying – R1 Score: 12.190; Place: 13; Points: 30
Goat Tying – R2 Score: 11.270; Place: 8; Points: 80

Drew – Results

Flag Racing – R1 Score: 10.425; Place: N/A; Points: N/A
Flag Racing – R2 Score: 9.587; Place: N/A; Points: N/A
Goat Tying – R1 Score: 16.520; Place: 11; Points: 50
Goat Tying – R2 Score: 13.150; Place: 8; Points: 80

Team – Results

Ribbon Roping – R1 Score: 40.480; Place: 18; Points: 0
Ribbon Roping – R2 Score: 0.000; Place: N/A; Points: N/A

Drew and Hannah will have their second runs of all of their events on either Thursday or Friday.

Sister Verna Kelley

July 22, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Sister Verna Kelley, 86, a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, died July 21, 2014, at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD.

The Mass of Resurrection for Sister Verna will be Friday, July 25, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD. Reverend Greg Tschakert, is celebrant and homilist. A Scriptural wake service will be Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The service will be led by Sr. Verna’s brother, Deacon Richard Kelley. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main Street, in charge of arrangements.

Sr. Verna “Patricia” was born May 8, 1928 in Aberdeen, SD to Iva (White) and Verne Kelley. She completed her grade school education at Washington Elementary, Pierre, SD and graduated from Central High School, Aberdeen, SD in 1946. Patricia entered Presentation Convent September 8, 1946 and made her first profession of vows August 10, 1949. Sister Verna earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Northern State University in1962 and a Master’s Degree in Administration from Northern in 1981. She taught at elementary schools staffed by Presentation Sisters from 1949 to 1999 including Mound and Anoka, MN, Miles City, MT, Mitchell, Madison, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Milbank and Dell Rapids, SD. Sister ministered in the Foster Grandparent program at Roncalli Primary School from 1999 to 2013. Her passion for helping others, especially children, was evident in the many years she taught first and second grade. She wrote poetry, several children’s books including handbooks for teachers instructing children preparing for receiving the sacraments of First Reconciliation and Eucharist. She also enjoyed creating greeting cards, banners, and posters.

Sister Verna is survived by her community of Presentation Sisters, one sister, Margaret Smith, International Falls, MN, one brother, Deacon Richard Kelley, Aberdeen, SD and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Iva and Verne Kelley, three sisters, Mercedes Volk, Kathryn Keenan, Mary Johnson, and two brothers, Vern Kelley and Reverend John Kelley.

Family members will serve as active pall bearers.

Condolences may be left at: http://hosting-16183.tributes.com/obituary/show/verna-kelley-101540847

Dell Rapids NSS Takes 2nd at 12U State

July 21, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo courtesy of Stone Photography

The Dell Rapids NSS 12U team finished second at the 2014 12U VFW State Tournament held in Humboldt Friday, July 18th, through Sunday, July 20th. The tournament had 16 teams from Dell Rapids, Humboldt, Madison, Tea, Vermillion, Volga, Chamberlain, Custer, Groton, Milbank, Lennox, Parkston, and Elk Point-Jefferson. The teams were put into four pools of four teams each. The winner of each pool played for the championship on Sunday.

Dell Rapids NSS won all three of their pool-play games. They defeated West Central 11s by a score of 11-6, Milbank 9-8, and Lennox 12-0 to advance to the championship round on Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Stone Photography

In the semi-final round, Dell Rapids NSS defeated Tea by a score of 6-2. In their fifth game of the tournament, Dell Rapids NSS fell to the Madison 12s by a score of 7-0 in the championship game, for a second place finish.

Photo courtesy of Stone Photography

The Dell Rapids Devils 11U team also participated in the state tournament, playing hard-fought games against Tea, Volga and Chamberlain.

Photo courtesy of Stone Photography

Dell Rapids City Council Meeting: 7/21/14

July 19, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council will meet in regular session starting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21st, at the Council Chambers. Some of the items on the agenda include Eagle Scout project presentation, second readings and adoption of ordinances 803, 804 and 805, mayor veto, fire pit/smoke nuisance discussion, warming house property update, and the administrator’s report. The full agenda can be found by clicking here. After the regular session, the council will enter into an executive session.

The City Council regular session will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

Family Dollar Opens in Dell Rapids

July 19, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Family Dollar store in Dell Rapids officially opened its doors on Thursday, July 17th, at 9:00 a.m. The store is located at 301 W 4th Street in Dell Rapids.

The 8,000-squre foot store will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week.

The Family Dollar in Dell Rapids will make 25 Family Dollar stores in South Dakota.

13/14 Teeners Qualify for State Tournament

July 19, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids 13/14 Teeners recently won the Region 3A 13/14 Teener Tournament in impressive fashion. Dell Rapids hosted the Region 3A tournament Monday, July 14th, through Friday, July 18th.

Dell Rapids won their three games by no less than 15 run in any of their three games. Dell Rapids won their first game of the tournament on Monday with an 18-1 win over the Sioux Falls Chargers. Dell Rapids won their semi-final game over the West Central 14s by a score of 20-5. Dells put up 14 runs in the first inning of that game. West Central 14s fought their way back into the championship game against Dell Rapids, but Dell Rapids won the championship by a score of 22-5 to earn a trip to the 13/14 State A Teener Tournament.

The 13/14 State A Teener Tournament will be held Friday, July 25th, through Sunday, July 27th, in Winner.

The five teams that played in this year’s Region 3A Tournament were Dell Rapids, Sioux Falls Chargers, West Central 14s, Humboldt 13s, and Crooks.

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