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

School Board Declares Old Elementary Building as Surplus

March 2, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

During their regular meeting held on Monday, February 24th, the Dell Rapids School Board declared the old elementary building as surplus. During the discussion, school board member Matthew Weiland said, “I think personally, one thing nice about declaring it surplus is just the fact that it gets the word out that we’re actually looking to surplus it. And then if we have anybody in the community that has really strong feelings one way or the other, we’re going to hear from them.”

After the discussion Weiland made the motion to declare the old elementary school as surplus, authorize continued use of the building for Haven, gym use, the MACH lease, and the City Library lease, and proceed with the appraisal of the building. School board member Steve Stofferahn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The next step for the school board is to now get the building appraised. Once they have the appraised value, they can determine how the building may be sold. The most common way for this type of situation is a sealed-bid process.

The minutes for this agenda topic can be found by clicking here.

City Council Meeting: 3/3/14

March 2, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Some of the items on the agenda include the first reading on ordinance 791, library renovation/expansion project update, surplus property committee update, community gardens update, 2013 annual report, and the administrative report. The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

The meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media on Channel 2, which is at the bottom of the webcast page.

Donald Nussbaum

March 1, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Donald D. Nussbaum, 74, of Garretson died Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Palisade Manor in Garretson. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Monday, March 3, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson. Burial will be in the Palisade Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 3-5:00 PM Sunday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson.

Donald Delano Nussbaum was born on September 22, 1939, in Luverne, Minnesota to parents Henry and Annie (Anderson) Nussbaum. He grew up in the Garretson area and attended Garretson High School. He then went to carpentry school and worked as a finish carpenter and farmed in the Garretson area.

Donald married Diane Rademacher June 11, 1960, at Palisade Lutheran Church, Rock County, Minnesota. Don took pride in carpentry work and enjoyed hunting, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends.

Grateful for having shared his life are his daughters, Robin (Kevin) Baum, Garretson; Lisa (Brett Williams) VanDeBerg, Garretson; Nicole (Todd) Mortrude, Omaha; Kim (Wayne) Mortrude, Dell Rapids; eleven grandchildren: Joel (Jen) Zweep, Thomas (Dawn) Zweep, Justin, Shane, and Mara VanDeBerg, Jordyn Williams, Mitchell and Morgan Frewaldt, Seth Mortrude, and Zoe and John Mortrude, five step-grandchildren: Shani Smith, Tara Valla, Abbie Peterson, Jessie Baum, and Camryn Mortrude; 2 great grandchildren, Jordyn Kuphal and Avery Zweep; his siblings, LaVonne Gibson, Sioux Falls; Merle Nussbaum, Sioux Falls; Norm Nussbaum, Garretson; and Donna Wagner, Sioux Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Robert, a sister Joanne Huslander and a granddaughter, Jacquie Zweep.

State A Wrestling Results

February 28, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Saturday, March 1st
Leon Maxwell earned two more victories and won the 220-pound weight class State A Tournament Championship. In his first match on Saturday, Maxwell pinned Trey Crisp-Peterson of Sioux Falls Washington to earn a spot in the championship match. In that match Maxwell won the championship on a 9-2 decision over Dalton Cox of Aberdeen Central.

Dell Rapids finished 16th with a team score of 35.00. Aberdeen Central won the team championship with a score of 177.50.

Friday, February 28th
The first day of the 2014 State A Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City has completed. Five wrestlers from Dell Rapids had qualified for the state tournament.

In the 113-pound weight class, Scott Warwick was pinned in his first match against Tyler Waterson of Spearfish. Warwick then lost his next match against Kyle Seibel of Vermillion in a 9-3 decision.

In the 160-pound weight class, Austin Eulberg was pinned by Kasey Klapprodt of Rapid City Stevens. Eulberg picked up a pin in his next match over Brandon Hertz of Vermillion. However, Eulberg lost a 12-1 major decision to Tate McVay of Sturgis in his final match of the tournament.

In the 170-pound weight class, Brock Reinhiller was pinned in his opening match by John Frisco of Aberdeen Central. Reinhiller earned a 4-2 OT decision over Lane Warzecha of Harrisburg in his second match. Reinhiller then lost an 8-3 decision to Shane O’Connell of Rapid City Central.

In the 220-pound weight class, Leon Maxwell pinned Max Broken Nose of Pine Ridge. Maxwell then picked up another pin later in the day over Chase Klingaman of Mitchell. Maxwell is in the semifinal round of the 220-pound weight class.

In the 285-pound weight class, Jacob Habeger was pinned by Dylan Bennett of Pierre in his first match. Habeger then pinned Nate DeWitt of Lennox in his second match of the day. But in the final match, Habeger was pinned by John Wilson of Sturgis.

Dell Rapids as a team is in 17th place with a team score of 18.

Cardinal Girls Head to District Championship

February 28, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals earned a spot in the District 7B championship game with a 44-36 win over Elkton/Lake Benton on Thursday, February 27th. The Cardinals overcame a sluggish first quarter to earn the come-from-behind win. Elkton/Lake Benton got out to a nine point lead after the first quarter at 11-2. St Mary was able to cut into the lead, but the Elks still held a two-point lead at halftime of 19-17. The Cardinals were able to gain the lead early in the third quarter and pulled out to a four-point lead at the end of the third quarter at 33-29. The Cardinals were able to hold off the Elks in the fourth quarter for the win.

Dell Rapids St Mary will advance to the District 7B championship game on Saturday, March 1st, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dell Rapids Public. The Cardinals will take on the Chester Flyers for a chance to advance to the Region 4B championship game.

	1	2	3	4	F
Dell Rapids St Mary	2	15	16	11	44
Elkton/Lake Benton	11	8	10	7	36

Highlights:

Quarriers Can’t Overcome Tough 1st Quarter

February 28, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Senior Jordan Stone

The Madison Bulldogs advanced to the girls Region 3A championship game with a win over the Dell Rapids Quarrires 53-40 on Thursday, February 27th, in Tea. The Madison Bulldogs jumped out to an 11-1 lead in the first quarter, and extended their lead to 19-2 after the first quarter. Dell Rapids failed to make a field goal in the quarter and scored their only two points on free throws. The Quarriers were able to cut into the lead by the end of the second quarter, but Madison still held a 31-17 lead at halftime. Dell Rapids scored the first five points of the third quarter and trailed 31-22 at that point. Later in the third quarter, the Quarriers pulled within eight points at 35-27, but Madison finished the quarter on a 6-2 run to push the lead back to 12 points at the end of the third quarter. Madison was able to knock down enough free-throws to keep a comfortable lead throughout the fourth quarter for the win.

Dell Rapids was led by Ariel Hoffman with 12 points. Mikaela Stofferahn had nine points. Brittney Siemonsma added six points, and Sami Reider finished with four points. Madison Nipe for the Bulldogs had a game-high 20 points. Rox Vanden Bosch tossed in 12 points.

Dell Rapids has their season come to an end with a record of 7-14. Madison moves on to the Region 3A championship game on Thursday, March 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in Tea.

	1	2	3	4	F
Madison	2	15	12	11	40
Dell Rapids	19	12	10	12	53

Highlights:

Dr. Dorn Selected to Attend Simmons Leadership Conference

February 26, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Zoetis Women’s Council (ZWC) is sponsoring participants at the Simmons Leadership Conference in April. One of Zoetis’ stated “core beliefs” is that they are “Customer Obsessed.” They consider customers to be part of their own eco-system. The Simmons Conference is renowned for its rich history in developing women leaders and connecting women across different industries and functional areas.

Dr. Corale Dorn of Dells Veterinary Services is one of only two female veterinarians in the United States chosen by Zoetis Animal Health to attend this conference.

This year’s program, Jumping the Curve, promises to be inspiring. Speakers at the conference include Renee White, Clara Shih, Dr. Helen Fisher, Rita Moreno, and keynote speaker Hillary Rodham Clinton. The conference will also offer skill-building workshops, panel discussions, and the opportunity to hear the personal leadership journeys of these accomplished women. More than 3,000 professional women will attend this year’s conference.

Holly Hoffman Speaks at Chamber’s Annual Banquet

February 26, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet on Saturday, February 22nd, at the Grand Opera House in Dell Rapids. The social hour started at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner followed at 7:00 p.m. During the annual banquet, the Chamber of Commerce handed out two annual awards. One of the awards for 2013 Volunteers of the Year. That award went to the Storehouse Community Food Pantry. The other award given out during the evening was the 2013 Chamber Business of the Year. That award went to County Fair Foods.

After the dinner and awards presentations, those attending the banquet were treated to a special presentation. Holly Hoffman, a contestant on Survivor: Nicaragua in 2010, shared her presentation ” Never Give Up, The Survivor Way”. During her presentation, Hoffman shared with those in attendance to take opportunities when they are presented. Hoffman also shared that we can overcome the struggles of today’s world and have a more fulfilled life with a positive attitude, determination, confidence, desire, faith, and perseverance.

Hoffman ended the night by visiting and answering questions from those in attendance and sharing more stories about her time on Survivor: Nicaragua.

For more information about Holly Hoffman, visit her website hollyhoffman.org.

City Council Denies Conditional Use to Argonne Trust Company Again

February 25, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Monroe Deifendorf, Jr., chief executive officer for Argonne Trust Company, traveled to Dell Rapids to ask the Dell Rapids City Council to reconsider the failed motion of Zoning Ordinance 789, which would have allowed Argonne Trust Company to apply for a conditional-use permit to operate out of the building located at 503 E 6th Street. Deifendorf sent a letter to the council asking for reconsideration. In the letter Deifendorf stated that he believes his company should and would align with the citizens of Dell Rapids.

Zoning Ordinance 789 would have given the council the ability to grant a conditional-use permit to a business to use a church building as an office. However, the council did not pass that ordinance by a vote of five to three.

The building Argonne Trust Company purchased in 2013 was built in 1905 and was home to Dell Rapids’ Episcopal Church until 1985. The structure has been a residential home until the Argonne Trust Company purchased the building.

After discussion during the council meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, the council voted against the re-consideration of Zoning Ordinance 789. The motion passed on a six-to-two vote. Council members Chad Andrews and Mike Geraets voted in favor.

The discussion can be seen on the archive of the council meeting. The discussion starts around the 56:25 mark of the video and ends at the 1:48:00 mark.

Edna Margaret Olson

February 25, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Edna Margaret Olson, 97, of Sioux Falls, died Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February, 22, 2014 at First Lutheran Church at Artesian, SD. Burial will be in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Artesian.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bittner Funeral Chapel, Mitchell.

Edna was born September 25, 1916 in Sanborn County to Joseph and Ida (Moseson) Olson. She graduated from Artesian High School. In 1942 she moved to Portland, OR and was employed at McCann-Erickson Advertising for thirty-four years. After retiring she enjoyed traveling. Several years later she moved back to Sioux Falls, SD to be close to family.

She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Artesian. Since in Sioux Falls, she was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. She was very active in volunteer work, loved playing bridge and traveling.

She is survived by one sister Irene Eining, of Mitchell; nieces and nephews: Barb (LaMoine) Torgerson , of Mitchell, Darrell (Judy) Olson, of Mitchell, Doug (Joyce) Olson of Mitchell, Carol (Gene) Luidahl, of Rapid City, Char Barta of Huron, Gayle (Bill) Klein of Dell Rapids, Shirley Olson, Neal (Kathy) Olson all of Artesian, Nancy (Bob) Arend of Sioux Falls and Sharon (Charles) Weatherford, and Steve Olson all of New Boston, TX; and many great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers: Orlando, Victor, Otto, Leonard “Lyle”; one sister, Alice Olson; one niece, Norma (Olson) Deckert and three nephews: Doyle, Harlan and, in infancy, Roger Olson.

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