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

Sioux Valley Defeats Dell Rapids in Baseball Action

May 5, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Sioux Valley 4, Dell Rapids 3

Sioux Valley outhit Dell Rapids 7-5 to win at Volga on Sunday, May 4. Dell Rapids scored first in the top of the second inning. Tim Wilhelmsen singled with one out. Austin Kubly reached base on a walk. Casey Hansen singled home Wilhelmsen. Tanner Solberg singled home Kubly to give Dell Rapids to a 2-0 lead.

Sioux Valley answered in the bottom of the third. The first three hitters reached on two singles and a walk. Two runs scored on an error at home. Sioux Valley scored one in the fifth and one in the sixth to go ahead 4-2.

Dell Rapids (6-3) rallied in the top of the final inning. Josh Roemen reached first on an error and scored on Joe Muston’s RBI single. Sioux Valley recorded a strike out to end the game.

Solberg, Muston, Wilhelmsen, Matt Juba and Casey Hansen collected hits for Dell Rapids. Cody Nielsen pitched the first two scoreless innings for Dell Rapids. He gave up three walks, no hits and struck out three. Brett Mogen pitched three innings of relief and took the loss. He gave up six hits, three runs, one walk and struck out three. Roemen pitched the six inning. He allowed one run on one hit and two walks.

Dell Rapids travels to Garretson on Wednesday, May 7.

Dell Rapids 020 000 1 – 3 5 1

Sioux Valley 002 011 X – 4 7 1

Cody Nielsen, Brett Mogen (3), Josh Roemen (6) and Joe Muston, Nielsen (3).

Jake Larson, Layne Lucas (6) and Landon Stevens.

Dell Rapids JV 4, Sioux Valley JV 3

Dell Rapids rallied with two runs in the fourth and one in the fifth to overtake Sioux Valley in the JV game 4-3.

Dell Rapids scored in the top of the first when Carter Gullickson singled and eventually scored on a bases loaded walk by Nick Hoffman. Sioux Valley scored two in the bottom of the first and one in the third to jump out 3-1.

Elijah Story and Dawson Kerzman both reached base on walks in the fourth. Gullickson singled both runners home to tie the game. In the final inning Mason Peter walked, stole second and third and scored on a botched pickoff play for the winning run.

Dell Rapids (4-4) was led on offense by Gullickson’s two hits. Casey Hansen singled and Dawson Kerzman drilled a double.

Story picked up the pitching victory with two innings of scoreless relief. He gave up two hits and struck out three. Trevor Pulscher pitched the first three innings. He allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three.

Peters preserved the win with an over the shoulder catch in centerfield with two outs in the bottom of the last inning and the bases full.

Dell Rapids 100 21 – 4 4 1

Sioux Valley 201 00 – 3 5 1

Dell Rapids battery: Trevor Pulscher, Elijah Story (4) and Casey Hansen.

Antiques & Artisans Open for Business

May 5, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The newest downtown business held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 3rd. Antiques & Artisans, located at 428 E 4th St, in downtown Dell Rapids held their grand opening from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 11:00 a.m. Antiques & Artisans offers a wide variety of home-made art from many different vendors from around the area.

Store owners Ken and Jane Carlisle will have their store open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays. Antiques & Artisans also offers weekly art classes. For more information, visit their website http://antiques-artisans.com/.

David James Barg

May 5, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

David James Barg passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the age of 36. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Celebrate Community Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic. Condolences may be left at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

David was born to parents Fred and Peggy (Pratt) Barg October 27, 1977 in Sioux Falls. He grew up in Crooks and Garretson and graduated from Strive High in Dell Rapids. He then went on to earn an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration and later graduated with honors when he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. He and Tammy Swier were married June 15, 2002. David resided in Canton with his wife Tammy and beloved pets. David is survived by his wife, Tammy, Canton; parents Fred and Peggy Barg, Garretson; a sister Jessica, Sioux Falls and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

David was an active participant in several online forums where he debated world and political issues. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, politics, world issues, NASCAR and spending time with his family and pets. Dave and Tammy both shared a love of animals and have brought in several strays over the years. His favorite pet was his dog “Wiggles”, who can often be found hiding under the bed.

Dave’s interest included buying, selling and playing with micro machines. He was an expert. Dave enjoyed spoiling his nephews with micro machines and the noisiest, most annoying toys he could find! This was his payback for getting photographed so many times for the yearly family calendar. He also loved teasing the neighbors by putting out opposing politicians signs.

Dave and his dad have enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips together. He loved the serenity of the outdoors and being away from the busyness of life.

Dell Rapids Elementary Raises over $15,000 for American Heart Association

May 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dell Rapids Elementary students raised $15,205 for the American Heart Association during their Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. With the amount of donations raised, the students can say that they will have saved over 300 lives. The American Heart Association says that a $50 donation saves a life through CPR training.

The Physical Education department received $1,800 in new equipment from Flaghouse with the amount of money raised. The school received $100 for every $1,500 donated, plus they received a $300 bonus for quadrupling the amount raised the last time Dell Rapids Elementary School participated in Jump Rope for Heart.

Two hundred and forty-five students participated in the fundraiser. The Pre-K students raised $6545. The Kindergarten classes raised $2,918.50. First graders raised $2,833.41. The second graders brought in $2,621.60, the third grade classes raised $1,733, and the fourth grade students raised $3,513. The top earner from the elementary school was Makenzi G. with $340.

Dell Rapids City Council Meeting: 5/5/14

May 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 5th, at 7:30 p.m. at the City Chambers. Some of the items on the agenda include public hearing for Casey’s General Store, hearing on outdoor permits, election of new council, citizen amendment request to golf course ordinance, administrative report, and other items. The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The meeting will be webcast live on Big Sioux Media starting at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 1.

Congratulations Hannah and Drew Stroschein

May 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Northern Hills Little Britches Rodeo ran two days at the events center in Rapid City April 18 and 19. There were 144 contestants for each rodeo. Most of the junior and senior divisions are getting ready for junior and senior high school rodeos – and some of the region’s top young riders are getting into their spring and summer rodeo season. The rodeos technically are separate on each of the two days with separate winners in each division.

Except for the youngest cowboys and cowgirls in the “Little Wrangler” category, divisions are split into boys and girls junior and senior classes. In the team roping and ribbon roping the teams may be coed. Even in the Little Wrangler division, times are kept to the thousandth of a second on electronic timing equipment, and placings can be separated by hundredths of a second or less.

Along with trophy type awards, the buckles and bling of traditional rodeo, the riders do win checks to take home, just as in the PRCA but smaller.

Winning in the Junior Girls Division with all around honors: Hannah Stroschein of Dell Rapids.

In the Junior Boys Division in Goat Tying: third place went to Drew Stroschein and in Flag Racing, Drew took first place.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Shirley (Schutte) Schnell

May 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Shirley J. Schnell was born on Jan. 23, 1931, in Philip, the daughter of Julius and Sophia (Cook) Egeberg. She spent her early years and received her education in Bruce and graduated from Bruce High School in 1948.

Shirley was united in marriage to Arthur Schutte on Jan. 1, 1950, in Estelline. She was employed at the Estelline Hospital from 1948 until 1955. In 1955, she was employed for Dr. Force Dentistry in Estelline until 1962 and from 1962 to 1969 she worked at S.D. State University in the Animal Science Department. She then worked for Dr. Longworth in Watertown until 1980 when she bought the Hi-Way Cafe in Estelline. Arthur died on Sept. 30, 1981, in Estelline and she was married to Tom Schnell in Estelline on Sept. 20, 1983. Shirley continued to own and operate the Hi-Way Cafe for eight years until her retirement. Tom died on April 21, 1991, in Estelline and she moved to Brookings in 1993 and lived at Briarwood. Shirley died on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at The Neighborhood at Brookview at the age of 83 years.

She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Estelline and was active in the Ladies Auxiliary, the Altar Society and after moving to Brookings was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Parish.

She is survived by four daughters, Sandra McGeough (William), Sharon Chapin (Carroll) Helen Johnson (Robert Boniface), all of Brookings and Sharla Schutte-Dennis (Mark) of Dell Rapids; two stepdaughters, Jean Pletcher (Dick) of Eagan, Minn., and Barbara Johnson (Gordon) of Los Angeles; one stepson, Dan Schnell of Mitchell; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vivian Furtado of Sparks, Nev., and Betty Skarloken of Tracy, Calif.; and one brother, Roy Egeberg (Marian) of Omaha, Neb.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; one grandson, Kelly McGeough; three sisters, Merlyn, Evelyn and Bernice; and one brother, Ray. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30 at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Brookings. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings with a rosary and Scripture service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Geise Funeral Home of Estelline is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.geisefuneralhome.com.

Rosella (Nelson) Van Duzee

May 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Rosella M. Van Duzee, 81, of Clinton, Iowa, died on April 2, 2014, at the Mercy Medical Center, North Campus. Memorial services took place at the First United Methodist Church.

Rosella Mae Nelson was born on May 10, 1932, in Dell Rapids, to David and Emma (Christensen) Nelson. She graduated from Dell Rapids High School and Dakota State University in Madison. She married Grant “Thomas” Van Duzee on June 15, 1956, in Dell Rapids. Rosella taught third grade in Huron. She later worked at the Elaine Lass Nursery School and Klines Department Store in Clinton. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Tom of Clinton; daughter, Debra Van Duzee of Gum Spring, Va.; two granddaughters; her sister, Loraine Ollis of Athens, Ga.; her brother, Roger (Darlene) Nelson of Dell Rapids; and her sister-in-law, Gwyn Brenner of Huron.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry. Condolences may be left at www.snellzornig.com.

Bill Bixenmann

May 1, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

J. W. “Bill” Bixenmann, 71, of Dell Rapids passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.

Funeral services in Grand Island, NE will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at All Faiths Funeral Home, 2929 S. Locust with burial to follow at Grand Island Cemetery.

J. W. “Bill” was born February 17, 1943 in Woodward, OK to parents John and Clara (Foale) Bixenmann. He attended school in Grand Island, NE and graduated from high school in Denver, CO. Bill worked for Lockheed Martin for a short time before starting his career with Western Electric/ Alcatel-Lucent, retiring after thirty years. Bill married Judy Wiese and lived in Grand Island. This union was blessed with two children. Bill and Lucy Snyder Gibson were married December 18, 1982. They moved to Dell Rapids in 1987. Bill started Tender Lawn Care business as he always enjoyed landscaping. He was an avid snowmobiler and motorcyclist and liked racing. Bill was active in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Bill looked forward to breakfast and coffee with the guys each day. He loved all children especially babies.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Lucy Bixenmann, Dell Rapids; children, Jackie (John) Bartu, Grand Island, John (Brenda) Bixenmann, Grand Island; Adam Gibson, Dell Rapids, Ryan (Ann) Gibson, Aurora, CO ; six grandchildren, Caitlin (Nate) Stalhnecker, Bryce Bartu, Taylor Bartu, Kylee Story, Sierra Bixenmann and Dylan Gibson; great-granddaughter, Dahlia Wassinger; brothers, Mike (Norma) Bixenmann, Ogallala, NE, Randy Bixenmann, Elko, Fred Bixenmann; and sister, Janice Brandt, Grand Island, NE. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara; sister, Beth and granddaughter, Amber Wietzel.

www.minnehahafuneralhome.com

Flandreau Invite Track Results – Girls

April 29, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

On Saturday, April 26th, the Dell Rapids Quarrier girls track team participated in the Flandreau Invitational Meet.

Iliene Jaycox won the 100m dash. Cheyenne Spielmann finished first in the 800m run, Madie Vietor placed first in the long jump and triple jump, Brittney Siemonsma won the shot put and discus, and the 1600m relay team of Sami Rieder, Hannah Fiedler, Lindsey Morris and Megan Miles finished first.

Kiah Schumacher finished second in the 200m dash, Miles placed second in the 400m dash, Jessica Tisher placed sec on in the triple jump, and the 400m relay team of Reider, Schumacher, Morris, and Jaycox finished second. The 800m relay team of Rieder, Morris, Miles and Schumacher along with the 3200m relay team of Lexi Snyder, Amanda Tomes, Rieder, and Spielmann placed second in their respective events.

Lexi Snyder placed third in the 1600m run, Jaycox placed third in the long jump, Kali Graham was third in the 100m dash, and the medley relay team of Schumacher, Arial Hoffman, Fiedler, and Snyder also finished third.

Amanda Tomes placed fourth in the 400m dash, Morris finished fourth in the 100m hurdles, Tisher was fourth in the long jump, and Graham also placed fourth in the high jump.

Sydney Stofferahn had a fifth place finish in the discus, and Hoffman also placed fifth in the long jump. Betsy Amundson had a sixth place finish in the 800m run, and Mara Adams was sixth in the discus.

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