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

DRHS Vocal Group Earns All Superior Scores

March 11, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids High School choir sent 10 participants to the Region II Solo/Ensemble Vocal Contest on Monday, March 10th, Sioux Falls. All 10 participates returned home with Superior scores, and seven of the 10 performers received Perfect scores. Students that participated were:

Solos

Jordan Stone*
Jackson Gleason*
Dylan Damm*
Veronica Fritz*
Elly Petrik*
Bryana Schull*
Nick Holmes
Ted DeLange
Taiven Logan

(* perfect score)

Vocal/Choir Director Ginny Ziebarth said, “I was surprised that we would come home with all superior ratings. That has not happened to me before as a director. I have had students in the past that have received the honor of a perfect score, but not often, and certainly not this many in one day! I’m grateful to the students for their commitment.”

The boys ensemble that performed also received a perfect score. Gleason, Holmes, Chuck Grassi, DeLange, Damm, Jake Faux, Ethan Schull, Ben Hinricher, Josh Benda, and Luke Snoozy made up the boys ensemble. Ziebarth said, “The university director that judged the boys ensemble was very excited about how well they sang, and couldn’t say enough about how happy she was to have been able to hear them.”

Dell Rapids School Board: 3/10/14

March 9, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, March 10th, at 7:00 p.m. in the HS/MS DDN Room. Some of the items on the agenda include approval of financial reports, consideration of purchasing band uniforms, school calendar discussion, and designation to list surplus building. The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media, and an archive of the meeting will also be available.

Region 3A Rematch Set

March 8, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Zane Schumaker

The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team earned a trip back to the Region 3A Championship game with a 73-51 win over the Flandreau Flyers on Friday, March 7th. The Quarriers jumped out to a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter, but the Flyers fought back to pull within one at the end of the quarter at 12-11. Flandreau scored the first four points of the second quarter, and held a 15-12 lead. However, the Quarriers closed out the half on a 16-6 run to take a 28-21 lead at halftime. The Quarrier offense exploded in the third quarter, erupting for 28 points. Dell Rapids extended their lead to 56-40 at the end of the third quarter. Dell Rapids outscored Flandreau again in the final quarter the big win.

The Quarriers shot 45% (25-56) from the field in the game, 77% (17-22) from the free-throw line, and pulled down 39 rebounds as a team.

Ty Hoglund finished the game with 22 points. Cody Nielsen added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Ben Hammer ended the night with nine points and five rebounds, while Zane Schumaker tossed in eight points and dished out seven assists.

Dell Rapids improves to 14-7 on the year, and will move on to play the Madison Bulldogs in the Region 3A Championship on Tuesday, March 11th. This is a rematch of last year’s Region 3A Championship game in which Madison won. The game will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

	1	2	3	4	F
Dell Rapids	12	16	28	17	73
Flandreau	11	10	19	11	51

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Arlo Lyng

March 6, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Arlo Lyng passed away on February 28, 2014 at his home in Altamonte Springs Florida. Arlo was born on a farm 5 miles west of Dell Rapids. His parents were Fred and Olga Lyng. The family consisted of 2 brothers, Kenneth and Gordon, and 3 sisters, Doris, Marjorie, and Florence. The family moved to Sioux Falls SD in 1936. Arlo attended Hawthorne and Lincoln Grade Schools and Washington High School. He worked at John Morrell at age 16, and was drafted into the US Army at age 17. After basic training, he served in the landing of his unit on Okinawa where he was severely wounded. After hospitalization and several operations, he was released from the Army. He suffered through several more operations, and was declared 1oo percent disabled. Arlo was Commander of the American Legion, and belonged to the Kiwanis Club and the VFW. He was a member and ushered at Calvary Assembly of God Church for 20 years, a selfless donor, story teller and friend to all he met. In Sioux Falls he worked for the Gas Company for several years, and then at Nordica Food Service with his brother Gordon. In 1980 he moved to Florida, working in the Food Service Industry for 30 years. Arlo is survived by his four sons Kevin, Mark, Robert, and Michael and 1 daughter Brook Ann, and his sister Marge Kirby and brother Gordon Lyng, and 13 nieces and nephews, 7 grand children and 17 great grand children. A memorial service was held at Calvary Church of God on Thursday March 6th, with burial at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell Florida on March 7th, 2014. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday March 11, 2014 at Faith United Church, 800 So. Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, South Dakota at 10:00 AM. Donations can be made to http://www.cancer.org or Boys Town of Nebraska http://www.boystown.org.

Dell Rapids is a part of the Sioux Empire United Way!

March 5, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Did you know that Dell Rapids is considered a part of the Sioux Empire United Way? Check out their map: http://www.seuw.org/InYourTown.aspx?Page=1

Sioux Empire United Way Connecting Kids to Local Activities

Spring is just around the corner, which means many children and their families are gearing up for youth activities all around the Sioux Empire. Children have many options to get involved in extracurricular activities – from sports to theater to camps and more.

Connecting Kids partners with 24 different organizations to promote youth activities and provide financial resources to families who may need assistance. The program will provide hundreds of area students the opportunity to participate in a youth activity this year for free or at a reduced rate.

Local studies show that cost is a factor in children not being able to join the numerous activities available to them across the Sioux Empire. Connecting Kids is designed to ensure every child in grades K-8 has an opportunity for getting involved. Studies also indicate a direct correlation between getting kids involved in activities and their self-esteem, peer relationships and successes later in life. In addition to those benefits, children will learn new activities and skills.

Parents are encouraged to inquire about Connecting Kids certificates when signing their child up for an activity. Another way to obtain a Connecting Kids certificate is by calling Sioux Empire United Way at (605) 336-2095. This program is intended for those families in need of financial assistance, and children can use one certificate per calendar year.

For more information on the Connecting Kids program, please visit seuw.org.

Participating Organizations

Alpine Society (Winter Skiing & Snowboarding)
American Lung Assn. (Camp Fix Asthma Now)
Brandon Area Soccer Association
City of Baltic (Summer Youth Rec and Swim)
City of Canton (Summer Rec, Night Ball, Swim)
Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
Dakota Spirit (Cheer & Tumbling Class, Cheer Team)
Excel Ed. Op. (Imagination Amplified Summer Camp)
Garretson Community Swimming Pool
Great Plains Zoo (Classes & Camps)
Inspiration Hills (Journey Camp)
Singing Boys of Sioux Falls
Sioux Empire Baseball Association
Sioux Empire Fastpitch Softball Association (Boys & Girls)
Sioux Falls Figure Skating
Sioux Falls Parks & Rec (Swim, Band, Singing)
Sioux Falls Tennis Association
Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association
South Dakota Robotics
The First Tee of South Dakota (Golf)
Washington Pavilion (Science, Art, Music, Theatre)

Dale Daugaard

March 4, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dale Chris Daugaard was born to the late Dwight Daugaard and Dorothy (Maass) Daugaard on November 20, 1961 in Sioux Falls, SD. He was a graduate of Dell Rapids High School class of 1980.

He then attended Iowa State University where he graduated in 1984 with a Mechanical Engineering Degree and began employment in Emporia, KS at Didde Webb Press. His most recent job was at Adams Thermal Systems in Canton, SD. Dale was united in marriage to Stephanie Renee Spellman on June 25, 1988 in Emporia, KS. Dale and Stephanie were married for 25 years and had 3 girls, Ann, Samantha, and Natalie. He spent much of his time attending the girls’ various activities ranging from sporting games to band and choir concerts and theater shows. He loved watching them and cheering them on. Dale enjoyed playing Frisbee golf in his spare time, both in the front yard and on the courses. He also made it back to Iowa State to play with the alumni band every year for homecoming. He never missed a homecoming game.

Dale C. Daugaard, 52, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie (Spellman) Daugaard, Harrisburg, SD; three daughters, Ann (Daniel) Stair, Emporia, KS, Samantha Daugaard, El Dorado, KS, Natalie Daugaard, Harrisburg, SD; his mother, Dorothy Daugaard, Garretson, SD; seven brothers and one sister, Dwayne (Nancy) Daugaard, Hudson, WI, Darwin (Jennifer) Daugaard, Garretson, SD, Daryl Daugaard, Toksook Bay, AK, Debbie (Ron) Cornish, Dixon, CA, Dean (Lori) Daugaard, Isabel, SD, Don (Renee) Daugaard, Columbus, NE, David (Melissa) Daugaard, Garretson, SD, Daren (Tara) Daugaard, Camarillo, CA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight Richard Daugaard, his brother, Dan Lynn Daugaard, and his father-in-law, Richard Ray Spellman.In lieu of flowers, Iowa State Alumni Marching Band or Natalie Daugaard’s Education Fund can be sent to Anderson-Jones-Corcoran Harrisburg Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service at P.O. Box 96 Harrisburg, SD 57032.Funeral services will be held 10:30am Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Shalom Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, SD. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00pm Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Anderson-Jones-Corcoran Harrisburg Funeral Chapel with family present to greet friends from 6:00-8:00pm. www.harrisburgchapel.com

Harold Halvorson

March 4, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Col. Harold C. Halvorson, M.D., age 83, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

He was born on July 1, 1930 in Dell Rapids, SD, the son of the late Harry and Mabel (Moe) Halvorson.

On June 26, 1955, he was united in marriage to the former Marilyn J. Fisher in Aberdeen, SD. Hal earned his Bachelor’s degree from University of South Dakota and then continued his education, leaving South Dakota in 1953 and attending the University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine where he earned his M.D. In 1956, he joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps for two years, with most of his service in Verdun, France. Three years of general practice were followed by a year of general surgery residency in Lincoln, Nebraska and a three-year OB/GYN residency at Washington University, St. Louis, MO. This was followed by a private OB/GYN practice in Lincoln, Nebraska and Albert Lea, Minnesota. In 1981, he reenlisted with the Michigan Air National Guard earning the rank of Colonel and State Air Surgeon, where he served until his military retirement in 1996. In 1978, Hal joined The Upjohn Co. in Portage, MI working in clinical investigation where he remained until his retirement in 1993. Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Marilyn Halvorson of Kalamazoo; their three children, Eric (Theresa) Halvorson of Indianapolis, IN, Elizabeth (Steve) Jakeway of Key Biscayne, FL and Leigh (Van Betulius) Halvorson of Indianapolis; one grandson, Eric II (Rachael) Halvorson and one great-grandson, Eric Halvorson III. A memorial service to celebrate Hal’s life will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 7, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1747 W. Milham Avenue, Portage, MI with Rev. Paul Nuechterlein officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Kalamazoo, MI. Please visit Hal’s personalized webpage for directions, his online guestbook or to leave a condolence to his family at www.langelands.com

Alvin Anderson

March 4, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Alvin Anderson, 105, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at his daughter’s home in Byron, MN.

He was born January 4, 1909 at home in Moody County, SD to parents Nels and Anna (Nelson) Anderson. He grew up and lived most of his life in the area. Alvin married LaVerne Fodness July 26, 1945 in Dell Rapids, SD. The couple farmed east of Trent until 1996 when they moved into Dell Rapids and later to Sioux Falls.

After his wife’s death in 2007, he lived in Flandreau with his son, Alvin, and daughter-in-law, Barbie, and then into assisted living. He moved into his daughter Linda’s home in June 2013. Alvin is survived by sons, Alvin Anderson, Jr. and his wife Barbie, Flandreau, SD; Ronnie Anderson and his wife Robyn, Sioux Falls, SD; daughter Linda and her husband Denny Austin, Byron, MN; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and brother Francis. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Flandreau with burial in Nelson Cemetery, rural Trent. www.skrochfc.com

Colman/Egan Advances in District 7B Tournament

March 4, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Matt Farmer

The Colman/Egan Hawks defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys in the opening round of the District 7B tournament on Monday, March 3rd, in Dell Rapids. The Hawks erased a nine-point deficit in the final quarter to pick up a 38-34 win. St Mary scored the first four points of the game, but Colman/Egan brought the game to a 6-6 tie at the end of the first quarter. The Cardinals were able to pull away towards the end of the second quarter, and St Mary held a 19-14 halftime lead. The Hawks cut the lead down to four points by the end of the third quarter at 26-22. To start the fourth quarter, St Mary scored the first five points, and opened up a nine-point lead with 6:35 left in the game. Colman/Egan went on an 8-0 run over the next 2:20 to pull within 31-30 with 4:15 to go. Colman/Egan continued the run and scored the next four points to take a 33-31 lead with 2:21 remaining in the game. St Mary was able to pull within a point at 35-34 with :42 left, but that was as close as they would get. The Hawks hit two free throws with :04.5 left to earn the victory.

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals have their season come to an end with a 5-16 record. Colman/Egan will travel to Elkton to take on the Elkton/Lake Benton Elks in the second round of the District 7B Tournament on Tuesday, March 4th.

	1	2	3	4	F
Dell Rapids St Mary	6	13	7	8	34
Colman/Egan	6	8	8	16	38

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St Mary Falls to Chester in District 7B Championship

March 2, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kelly Michel

The Chester Flyers defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals for the second straight year in the girls District 7B Championship game. This year the Flyers defeated the Cardinals 58-32 at Dell Rapids High School. The first quarter was back and forth. St Mary jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead, but the Flyers were able to take an 8-7 lead with 3:29 left in the first quarter. With the game tied 10-10 in the closing seconds of the first quarter, Kenzie Alverson hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Flyers a 13-10 lead after the first quarter. Chester went on a 7-4 run to extend their lead to 20-14 late in the second quarter. Again the Flyers would hit a shot at the buzzer, giving Chester a 25-16 lead at halftime.

Chester scored the first seven points of the third quarter to give themselves a double-digit lead at 32-16. Dell Rapids St Mary was able to pull within 38-25 with :30 left in the quarter, but the Flyers hit another basket late in the quarter to push the lead back to 15 at the end of the third quarter. The Cardinals could not get the offense going in the fourth quarter, only scoring three points, as Chester pulled away for the win.

Dell Rapids St Mary was led by Ally Mullaney with 13 points. Kelly Michel finished with nine points, and Amber Hansen added seven points for the Cardinals. Chester was led by Jenna Reiff and Erin Bensen, each with 18 points in the game.

The Cardinals will end their season with a 14-8 record. Chester will play in the Region 4B Championship game on Thursday, March 6th, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell.

	1	2	3	4	F
Dell Rapids St Mary	10	6	13	3	32
Chester	13	12	15	18	58

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