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Help Wish Kids Take Flight by Donating Unused Air Miles February 27

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Make-A-WishSIOUX FALLS, February 3, 2014 – For the third year, a statewide campaign for unused airline miles will help make wishes come true for South Dakota kids with life-threatening medical conditions.  The February 27 effort will benefit Make-A-Wish® South Dakota, enabling the chapter to grant travel wishes to kids across the state. 

More than 65 percent of the wishes granted by Make-A-Wish require air travel, the largest expense of the chapter’s annual wish budget.  Miles from Delta, United, and US Airways are accepted.  Once the miles are donated they never expire and 100 percent of the donated miles stay in South Dakota.  Over the last two years more than 5 million miles have been donated, saving the organization more than $50,000 in airfare.

Watch KSFY or NewsCenter1 February 27 for more information.  Miles will be accepted that day by calling 1.800.640.9198.  Miles can also be donated online anytime at southdakota.wish.org.  A minimum donation of 1,000 miles is required for Delta and U.S. Airways and 500 miles for United.  To expedite the process, you need to have your account number and know exactly how many miles you would like to donate.

“Donating frequent flier miles makes a significant difference in helping us to fulfill our mission of granting wishes,” Paul Krueger, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish South Dakota said.  “This campaign is a unique way to support the sick kids and families we are serving.” 

Krueger said no matter how many miles you donate, the impact is enormous.  He said it takes 40,000 to 50,000 miles for one ticket and once your miles are donated to Make-A-Wish they will never expire.

For travel wishes typically the wish child, his or her parents or guardians and immediate siblings living at home are included in the wish.  The largest family that traveled this past year had 10 members. 

The statewide effort is made possible by KSFY, NewsCenter1, Midco Connections, and Midcontinent Communications.

Make-A-Wish South Dakota was founded in 1984 to grant the wishes of children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.  Since its inception, Make-A-Wish® South Dakota has granted more than 1,070 wishes.  Seventy wishes were granted last year and more than 60 kids are in the process of receiving a wish. The average cost of a wish is nearly $7,000.  Visit southdakota.wish.org or call 605.335.8000 for more information.

Mayor Declares February as “Community Recycling Month” in Dell Rapids

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LionsClubDuring the city council meeting on Monday, February 3rd, Mayor Scott Fiegen declared February to be Community Recycling Month in Dell Rapids.  He also recognized the contributions made by the Dell Rapids Lions Club for their efforts of recycling paper products in Dell Rapids.

Since May of 2008, the Dell Rapids Lions Club has recycled an average of 90 tons of paper per year.  Lions Club member Tom Earley told the council that on Saturday, February 1st, the Dell Rapids Lions Club reached it’s 1 millionth pound of recycling paper while filling trailer number 39.

The Dell Rapids Lions Club has raised over $20,000 from recycled paper products that have gone to support community and national needs such as eye glasses and Haven.

Marcie Ellingson

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Marcie Ellingson

Marcella (Marcie) Angeline Ellingson passed through the gateway to heaven on February 2, 2014 at the Avera Dell Rapids Hospital after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her family at the age of 85.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 4:00 PM with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids.  Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids Chapel.

Marcie was born in Dell Rapids, SD on February 20, 1928 to George and Johanna Dieken. She grew up in the Dell Rapids area and graduated from Dell Rapids High School.  She married the love of her life, Howard O. Ellingson, on December 17, 1949 at New Brighton, MN. During this unity of marriage, they had four sons.  This marriage lasted 62 years when her husband died in 2012. 

Marcie was a past member of St. John Lutheran Church in Madison, SD; a 28 year member of the Women’s American Legion and present member of the Lutheran Church in Dell Rapids, SD. Marcie was a member of the South Dakota Women’s Bowling Association for many years. Marcie and Howard bowled in many tournaments – City, State and National together with their bowling friends. They also golfed together many years and were members of a square dance club. She enjoyed camping, playing cards, puzzles and board game and was an avid fan at her grandchildren’s ballgames.

Marcie’s career started as a receptionist at the Milbank Mutual Insurance office in Milbank, SD.  Marcie most importantly, after the move to Madison, SD was a homemaker raising her four energetic sons while they were younger. She assisted her husband in managing the Cherry Lanes Bowling Alley in Madison until her husband began working at Domestic Seed.  Howard retired from Domestic Seed and she once again assisted her husband when they purchased the Dells Bowling Alley in Dell Rapids.  Howard retired from the Dells Bowling Alley when it was sold to their son Dan. Marcie continued assisting her son, Dan with the restaurant at Dells Bowls for many years.

Marcie’s work ethic showed in all she did. Her passion for flowers and gardening were enjoyed each summer. Her baking talents were famous all over the state of South Dakota. People looked forward to stopping at Dells Bowl for her lemon meringue pie and coconut crème pie, chocolate chip cookies, caramel rolls and soups.  Marcie’s big and generous heart has carried over to her sons, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends as well as Punchy and Amy her four legged family members.

The family of Marcie would like to thank Dr. Prasek and the Avera Dell Rapids Hospital Medical Facility for the awesome care and concern shown to her and her family during this time.

She is survived by her sons, Ted, Madison, SD, Ron (Terry), Madison, SD, Mike (Julie), Dell Rapids, and daughter-in-law, Shelley ,Dell Rapids, SD; sister, Vi, Lake Havusu City, AZ; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband; son, Dan; grandson, Braeden; parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

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City Council Meeting: 2/3/14

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The Dell Rapids City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, February 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers.  Some of the items on the agenda include discussion on an outdoor permit for the MS Bike Tour, approve bid letting for utility relocation on library project, Northview Dr/11th Street water update, surplus property committee update, first reading of ordinance 790 (RE-ZONE LOTS 4 AND 5 BLOCK 7 OF TIMBER RIDGE ADDITION FROM NRC: NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO R-2: TWO FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), and the administrative report.  The full agenda can be found by clicking here.  The meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

Roncalli Grabs OT Win from Dell Rapids

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Zane Schumaker

Zane Schumaker

The Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers picked up a 48-46 overtime win over the Dell Rapids Quarriers Saturday, February 1st, at the Dakota Schools Classic held at the Sioux Falls Pentagon.  Dell Rapids raced out to an early 12-0 lead in the first quarter, and took a 16-5 lead into the second quarter.  The Cavaliers were able to cut into the Quarrier lead by halftime, and trailed 27-20 at the break.  The Roncalli defense held Dell Rapids to just nine third quarter points, and after the third quarter the game was tied 36-36.  Each team was only able to score six points in the fourth quarter as the score remained tied 42-42 at the end of regulation.  Dell Rapids was only able to score four points in the 4:00 overtime period, and Roncalli held on for the two-point win.

The Quarriers finished the game shooting 19-40 (48%) from the field, 2-9 (22%) from three-point area, and 6-14 (43%) from the free-throw line.  Roncalli shot 18-54 (33%) from the field, 5-27 (19%) from three-point area, and 7-10 (70%) from the free-throw line.  The Cavaliers out-rebounded Dell Rapids 35-34 in the game.  Dell Rapids committed 19 turnovers compared to just 13 for Roncalli.

Only five Quarriers scored in the game.  Cody Nielsen finished with 16 points and six rebounds.  Zach White had 10 points and nine rebounds.  Riley Schmidt had eight points in the game, all in the first quarter.  Ty Hoglund finished with seven points, and Ben Hammer added five points.  Zane Schumaker dished out six assists for Dell Rapids.  Roncalli was led by Brayden McNeary with a game-high 17 points.  Daniel Holmstrom finished with nine points.

The Quarriers fall to 7-5 on the year.  Dell Rapids will travel to Canton on Tuesday, February 4th, for their next game.

1 2 3 4 OT Final
Dell Rapids 16 11 9 6 4 46
Roncalli 5 15 16 6 6 48

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Barefoot for Bare Feet

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This year the Dakota XII Conference will be hosting “Barefoot for Bare Feet” during the Conference Classics held on February 1st and February 8th.  The girls classic will be held on Saturday, February 1st in Madison, and the boys classic will be held on Saturday, February 8th in Tea.

The plan to raise funds this year is to have a bucket for each school that fans can simply drop donations into throughout the day and have a friendly competition amongst schools.  The buckets will be labeled with each school’s name on them.  During the games throughout the day, fans will be reminded to support “their barefoot coach”.  The coaches will be coaching their games barefoot.

During the month of February, not only in the Dakota XII Conference, but coaches all around the state of South Dakota will be coaching barefoot to raise awareness for the need of shoes in the United States and around the world.  Funds raised from this effort will go towards Samaritan’s Feet’s goal of providing shoes for 2,014 South Dakota children this summer.

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Dell Rapids Finish 3rd at One-Act Play Regions

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The Dell Rapids one-act play cast earned a 3rd place finish at the Region 3A competition held in Brandon on Thursday, January 30th.  Outstanding acting awards were earned by by Taiven Logan and Michael Mitchell with a three-for-three sweep from the judges.  Alec Riswold also earned an outstanding actor award from two out of the three judges.  Jessica Tisher earned a nomination from one judge.

Cardinals Big 4th Quarter Earns Win

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Jackie Wolles

Jackie Wolles

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team used a big fourth quarter to earn a 61-48 win over the Elkton/Lake Benton Elks on Friday, January 31st, in Lake Benton, MN.  The first quarter was back and forth as St Mary took a slight two-point lead at 13-11 after the first quarter.  The first few minutes of the second quarter were also back and forth.  With 5:30 to go in the half, St Mary held a 19-18 lead.  Over the next three minutes, the Cardinals went on an 11-3 run to take a 30-21 lead with 2:20 left in the quarter.  However, the Elks finished the half on an 8-0 run to pull within a point at 30-29 at halftime.

The Elks continued the run into the third quarter, scoring the first five points to go ahead 34-30 with 6:00 to go in the third quarter.  Elkton/Lake Benton maintained that lead throughout the quarter.  The Elks led 41-36 with 2:20 to go in the third, but the Cardinals scored the final four points to pull within a point at 41-40 at at the end of the third quarter.   Again the game went back and forth in the first half of the fourth quarter.  St Mary led 44-41 after scoring the first four points of the fourth quarter.  The Elks tied the game at 45-45 with 4:36 left in the game, and then took a one-point lead a few seconds later on a free throw at 46-45 with 4:30 to go.  From that point the Cardinals outscored the Elks 16-2 for the win.

Ally Mullaney led St Mary with 21 points.  Kelly Michel added 15 points, and Amber Hansen had 11 points.

The Cardinals improve to 9-5 on the year.  St Mary will play Viborg/Hurley at the Tri-Valley Classic in Alcester on Saturday, February 1st.

1 2 3 4 Final
Dell Rapids St Mary 13 17 10 21 61
Elkton/Lake Benton 11 18 12 7 48

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Quarriers Drop 2nd Straight

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Quarrier LogoThe Vermillion Tanagers proved why they are in the conversation as a top team in Class A boys basketball.  The Tanagers defeated the Dell Rapids Quarriers 68-53 on Thursday, January 30th, in Vermillion.  Vermillion got out to a quick lead in the first quarter and held a 22-15 advantage after the first quarter.  Dell Rapids was able to close the gap by halftime, as Vermillion led by just two 33-31 after the first half.  Both teams put up 15 points in the third quarter, and the Tanagers maintained their two-point lead at 48-46.  However, the Tanagers exploded in the fourth quarter and held Dell Rapids to just seven points for the 15-point win.

The Quarriers finished 18-54 (33%) shooting from the field, which is well below their season average of 46%.  They were just 5-19 (26%) from the three-point area, and 12-16 (75%) from the free-throw line.  Dell Rapids as a team had 32 rebounds, 12 steals, 10 assists, and 13 turnovers.

Ty Hoglund had a game-high 19 points, along with three rebounds, four steals, and four assists.  Cody Nielsen, Zach White, and Ben Hammer each had eight points apiece in the game for the Quarriers.  White and Hammer also had six rebounds apiece.  Vermillion had four players in double-figures led by Cooper Williams with 17 points.  Tyrell Harper had 16 points, Jayce Huska and 14, and Nick Jensen finished with 12 points.

Dell Rapids falls to 7-4 on the year.  The Quarriers will take on Aberdeen Roncalli in the Dakota Schoolers Classic held at the Sioux Falls Pentagon on Saturday, February 1st, at 6:00 p.m.  The game will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

1 2 3 4 Final
Dell Rapids 15 16 15 7 53
Vermillion 22 11 15 20 68

Tanagers Hold off Quarriers

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Quarrier LogoThe Vermillion Tanagers held off the Dell Rapids Quarriers in girls basketball action in Vermillion on Thursday, January 30th.  The Tanagers won by a score of 54-45.  Vermillion had a three-point lead at the end of the first quarter at 13-10.  However, the Quarriers put up 18 points in the second quarter, and ended the half on a 15-8 run to take a 28-26 lead at halftime.  The Tanagers were able to regain the lead by the end of the third quarter at 37-35.  Vermillion then outscored Dell Rapids 17-10 in the final quarter for the nine-point win.

Dell Rapids was led by Mikaela Stofferahn with 14 points in the game.  Brittney Siemonsma tossed in 11 points for the Quarriers.  Vermillion was led by Josie Huber with 14 points, and Kyleigh Melstad added 12 points.

Dell Rapids has losses their fourth straight game and falls to 4-7 on the year.  The Quarriers, though, still hold on to the top seed in Region 3A.  Dell Rapids will play Lennox at the Dakota XII Classic in Madison on Saturday, February 1st, at 1:30 p.m.

1 2 3 4 Final
Dell Rapids 10 18 7 10 45
Vermillion 13 13 11 17 54
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