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10th Street Project to be Fully Complete in 2017

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10thStreetProjectDuring the Dell Rapids City Council’s Regular Meeting on Monday, September 19th, City Administrator Justin Weiland gave an update to the council on the 10th Street project.  Weiland mentioned that work is continuing for the project, and the utility sub-contractor is reporting that utility work should be complete within the next week.  Grading work is also being finished in front of the hospital to reach final grade.

The current plan of the project is to finish everything, including the curb and gutter and paving of the road in front of the hospital over the next couple of weeks.  The rest of the 10th Street project west of the hospital will be to only lay gravel on the street and let it set during the winter.  The curb and gutter, sidewalk, and paving will all occur in the spring of 2017.  After the utility work is complete and the gravel is in place on 10th Street, the street will be open throughout the winter months.

Avera Dells Area Health Center to Host Blood Drive

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CommunityBloodBankDell Rapids, SD – Community Blood Bank and Avera Dells Area Health Center will host a blood drive on Thursday, October 6 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.   This blood drive will benefit the local blood supply and open to the public.

On average, a hip replacement typically uses one unit of blood, a cardiac bypass will use two units and a liver transplant requires at least six units. With just one donation a person will save up to three peoples’ lives. The whole donation process takes 30 to 35 minutes. You will help save a cancer, surgery, trauma, and burn patients with your donation. All blood donations will help boost the fall blood supply and keep the supply at healthy levels.

To be eligible to donate you must be at least 17 years old, (16 years old with a signed parent consent found at www.cbblifeblood.org) weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health the day of the donation. There is no upper age limit to donate blood. Please bring an ID with you. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood. For more information log onto www.cbblifebloo.org or call 428-5431. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Community Blood Bank is not affiliated with other blood bank organizations and takes pride in being a self-sufficient organization, thanks to the generosity of our local blood donors.

Dell Rapids Chamber Music Festival a Success

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rhythmattherapids_2016The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce held a music festival at Dell Rapids City Park called “Rhythm at the Rapids”.  The event was held on Saturday, September 17th.  Five different performers played throughout the day at the City Park Band Shell.  Hegg Brothers, Jami Lynn, Julie Eddy, Power Play and Bad Hamster were the performers this year.  The event also included different vendors and food items along with some activities for the kids.

Hundreds of people came to the event throughout the day, and many stayed for the entire day.  The event was well received and considered a success by the Dell Rapids Chamber.  Indications are that the bands and vendors would come back to an event like this next year.

Dell Rapids’ Mothers Healing Garden Earns 2016 Hometown Hero Award

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beaneverydayheroThe Mother’s Healing Garden, located at the north end of the Dell Rapids Cemetery, as been awarded the 2016 Hometown Hero award from Modern Woodmen Camp 15262.  The garden has been a place that has welcomed those that are grieving or simply want a quiet space.  A presentation will be held on Sunday, September 25th, during the Day of Remembrance event.

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The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  It’s a special time to remember those that have been lost.  Dr. Rebecca Watson-Miller will give a message, music will be performed by Carol Baum, and refreshments will be provided by Modern Woodmen.

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Revive Fitness Gives Big to Dell Rapids Connections

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2016revivedonationBrittani and Lee Bollock and Revive Fitness have outdone themselves with another generous donation to the Dell Rapids Connections group.  The Bollocks presented a check to the Connections group during the Bobby Bugattii Jones concert at City Park on Wednesday, September 14th.  The check donated to Connections was $6,000.  The funds donated were raised during the 2nd Annual Revive & Connections Family Fun Event that was held on Saturday, August 27th.  That event consisted of a 5k, 10k, one mile fun run, kids relay, raffles, bounce house, fire truck, ambulance, live music, games, and crafts.

With the generous donation, the Dell Rapids Connections group is looking at bringing in more events like the Bobby Jones event that was just held.

Bobby Bugattii Jones Shares in Dell Rapids

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bobbyjones_1Bobby Bugattii Jones shared his message with students at both Dell Rapids and Dell Rapids St Mary schools on Wednesday, September 14th.  Jones spoke to students at St Mary High School at an assembly and then spoke to students at Dell Rapids High School later in the afternoon.  The assembly at both schools was for students in 7th – 12th grade.

A native of Yankton, SD and former football player at Michigan State University, Jones shared his testimony to the students.  Jones fell into the world of alcohol addiction after falling short of his NFL dream.  In 2012 Jones found Christ after nine months in recovery and found a new purpose for his life.  Now bobbyjones_2Jones is a speaker, singer, songwriter and performer.  He shares his story of faith to motivate youth to make right choices for their future.

The Dell Rapids Connection group sponsored both assemblies.  Dell Rapids Connections also held a free picnic cookout at the park at 6:30, with Jones performing at the band shell at 7:30.

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2016 Homecoming Royalties Announced

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Both Dell Rapids St Mary and Dell Rapids High Schools have announced their 2016 Homecoming Royalty candidates.

The candidates for Dell Rapids St Mary are Haley Michel, Sam Schwebach, Lexi Klein, Dalton Houska, Kennedi Mullaney, and Carson Park.

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The St Mary Coronation will be held on Monday, September 19th, at 6:30 p.m. in the St Mary High School gym.  The Homecoming Week theme is “Decades”.  Dress-up days for St Mary are as follows:

  • Monday (19th):  ’50s attire (7-12 only)
  • Tuesday (20th):  ’80s attire (7-12 only); Powder Puff Football (7:00 p.m. at St Mary Field)
  • Wednesday (21st):  ’20s attire (K-12)
  • Thursday (22nd):  Future Decades attire (7-12 only)
  • Friday (23rd):  The Present Decade (Cardinals Spirit Day, K-12)

 

The candidates for Dell Rapids High School are Ross Wiebenga, Mason Peter, Trevor Pulscher, Tanner Heim, Mackenzie Gullickson, Chloe Solberg, Autumn Schumaker, and Averi Pankonen.

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The Dell Rapids Coronation will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19th.  The Homecoming Week dress-up days are as follows:

  • Monday (19th):  Pajama Day
  • Tuesday (20th):  Western/Farmer Day
  • Wednesday (21st):  Patriotic Day
  • Thursday (22nd):  Fake an Injury Day
  • Friday (23rd):  Black & Orange Spirit Day

The 2016 Homecoming Parade will be held on Friday, September 23rd, starting at 1:00 p.m.  The parade’s theme will be “Cereal”.

Little Free Library in Dell Rapids

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Two of Wayne and Sherry Petrik's grandchildren - Anayah Turner and Caelee LeBrun - are pictured utilizing the new Little Free Library.

Two of Wayne and Sherry Petrik’s grandchildren – Anayah Turner and Caelee LeBrun – are pictured utilizing the new Little Free Library.

By Jacque LeBrun:  There has recently been a new feature added to Dell Rapids.  It is a Little Free Library and can be found in front of the home of Wayne and Sherry Petrik.  A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange.

Wayne and Sherry Petrik celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year and as their children thought about what to do for them, it seemed fitting to give them a gift that would continue giving to the residents of the Dell Rapids area for years to come.  Wayne and Sherry are both humble people and often have their children and grandchildren give to others rather than buying something for them at holidays and birthdays.  The Petriks are invested in the community and have a big heart for the youth, so they were excited about the idea of setting up a library in their honor.   Wayne, being the creative handy man he is, jumped on the opportunity to make the library himself.

A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return book” free book exchange.  Anyone can participate by taking a book or bringing one to share.  It’s a great way to give a good book a new home while getting a new read for yourself.

The Little Free Library can be found in front of their home at 706 E. 5th Street in Dell Rapids.  If you are interested in starting up a little free library yourself, visit Littlefreelibrary.org.  Come and enjoy a “new” read.

Dell Rapids to Get New Mexican Restaurant

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eltapatiocomingsoonDowntown Dell Rapids will be the home to a new Mexican family restaurant.  The owners of Azteca Family Mexican Restaurant in Sioux Falls and El Tapatio Family Mexican Restaurant in Yankton will be opening an El Tapatio Family Mexican Restaurant in the Grand Opera House in downtown Dell Rapids.

A sign announcing the news was hung in the window on Wednesday, September 7th.  A targeted opening date has not been released as of yet.

The owners of the restaurant chain are also opening up an El Tapatio in Brandon.

Dells Theater Helps Make Dream Come True

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phoenyxbenson_3A Sioux Falls five-year-old was presented with a specially-designed bicycle at the Dell Rapids Theater on Thursday, September 8th, thanks to fundraising efforts led by Variety, a children’s charity.

Phoenyx Benson is living with a significant brain injury and is unable to ride a traditional bicycle.  Variety has led fundraising efforts to have a specially-designed bicycle given to Phoenyx to allow her the joys of having her very own bike to ride.

Dell Rapids Theater owner, Jeff Logan and Logan Theaters chain, have been big supporters of the Variety children’s charity.  They have sold limited edition gold pins from Variety’s Gold Heart Campaign to help raise money for the charity.  All the monies raised in South Dakota stay in South Dakota to help locally.  This year’s pin featured artwork from the “Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” movie.  The previous pin featured artwork of the minions from “Despicable Me”.

mockingjay-pin“They are like collector’s pieces.  They tie in with a different movie, and we have support from the studios that they donate the license to use the artwork.  They are able to use a special pin to make it more popular,” Logan said.phoenyxbenson_1

Variety was initially founded in 1927 by a group of 11 theater owners and showmen in Pittsburgh, PA as a social club.  The so-named Variety Club evolved into a charity during 1928.  Today Variety has a network of 42 offices in 13 countries operating as a children’s charity.

After receiving the bicycle, Phoenyx took a ride around the lobby of the theater and posed for pictures with her mother Emily Bartscher and everyone that helped make the bicycle possible.  The specially-designed bicycle was made by Chad Pickard the owner of Spoke-N-Sport bike shop.

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