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City Water Customers Receive Notice

March 28, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The city of Dell Rapids sent a letter to water customers after receiving a violation notice from the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The violation came after a positive test for coliform bacteria in January. The city is normally required to submit four drinking water samples per month to be analyzed for coliform bacteria and chlorine residual levels. However, the month following a positive same, it is necessary for five samples to be submitted to the state, and the city only submitted four samples in February. Due to only sending four samples in February, the city was required to send the letter informing the customers of the mistake in testing.

This mistake was brought to the Dell Rapids City Council’s attention during their regular meeting on Monday, March 21st. During the meeting it was noted that the city’s Public Works Department has set measures in place to make sure this oversight doesn’t happen again. The letter sent to customers also noted that the four samples that were submitted in the month of February were negative for coliform bacteria and were within limits for chlorine residuals. The letter also said that all indication is that there is no harmful bacteria in the city water system.

For additional information, customers can contact Justin Weiland at City Hall at 605-428-3595.

Good Crowd Shows for Chamber Easter Egg Hunt

March 21, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19th, at the Dell Rapids Elementary School. This year’s event included new features. From 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Chris’s Cakes served a pancake and sausage breakfast in the elementary school commons area. The Easter Egg Hunt then began at 10:30 a.m. with three different age groups: 3-years-old and under, ages four to six, and 7-years-old and older. The eggs were hidden in three different areas of the elementary school grounds outside.

Along with the breakfast, the Easter Bunny also returned to the Chamber Easter Egg Hunt after being absent the past few years. Children were able to meet the Easter Bunny and take pictures throughout the morning.

“We were very happy with the number of children that came out to the Easter Egg Hunt this year despite it being a little chilly outside. We were also excited with the addition of the breakfast and Easter Bunny this year. We would like to thank the Dell Rapids Elementary School for allowing us to hold the event here. It was a wonderful place to have it,” said chamber treasurer Amber Larson.

Each of the age groups had a “Golden Egg” winner. The Golden Egg was exchanged for a prize package including several prizes from local businesses donated by the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce.

Dell Rapids School Board Adds Two Days to 2015-2016 Calendar

March 20, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids School Board added two more days to the current 2015-2016 school calendar as a make-up for missed days to this point in the year. This decision came during the school board’s regular meeting on Monday, March 14th. Currently Dell Rapids has had school cancelled because of three emergency weather-related days and two days of school closing for the girls state basketball tournament.

School board member Matthew Weiland said, “As a parent of a student and as a taxpayer, either these hours are important for our students, or they’re not important. So what are we saying? Are we saying that these days are unnecessary and in a winter we have no snow days, they are going three unnecessary days to school? Or are we saying they are necessary and we should make them up?”

The school board has added days to the end of the calendar in the past according to Superintendent Dr. Summer Schultz and School Board President Tom Morris, but it was mentioned during the meeting that not all of the school days missed have been made up in years past.

“I think that’s because of the difference between an emergency day and a school closing. Because some of those were in a different quarter, a different semester. It’s unfortunate because they’re emergency days, and they don’t get that day of school. But it’s not necessarily that you can make up that particular day and what needed to be done on that day later in May. It can be a completely different class they’re in. That’s the hard part making it apples to apples, ” said Dr. Schultz.

School board member Steve Stofferahn said, “If we missed a day in November, that’s the second quarter. Those classes are all done and gone. Making our fourth quarter longer is not doing anything extra for those kids. We’re probably not going to miss any days in the fourth quarter for snow days. We should have adjusted those quarters in what we should have done.”

Stofferahn also mentioned, “Going into next year’s calendar, we’ve already set the position that we’re not going to take days off for the basketball tournaments. We have two days built in. We won’t have those issues. It will just be snow days. I don’t think it will be quite as big of an adjustment in future years.”

After a bit more discussion, Stofferahn motioned to move the final day of school from Wednesday, May 25th to Friday, May 27th, and to adjust the third quarter end date to March 24th. The motion was seconded by Schumaker, and the motion passed.

Dell Rapids Boy Scout Pinewood Derby Race

March 20, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dell Rapids Boys Scout Troop 53 held their annual Pinewood Derby Race on Saturday, March 19th, at the Dell Rapids Elementary School. Boy scouts from dens Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos spent weeks creating their cars for the event. Family members were also able to create cars and enter into a separate race.

Four places were given among the more than thirty entries. Best of show awards were also given to a car from each den along with a overall best of show.

Dylan Aker placed 1st.
Cadyen Leighton placed 2nd.
Orran O’Meara placed 3rd.
Chase Hight placed 4th.
Will Ronshaugen won Overall Best of Show.
Jacob Austin won Best of Show for Tigers.
Sawyer Hebert won Best of Show for Wolves.
Carson Crosby won Best of Show for Bears I.
Dawson Hohn won Best of Show for Bears II.
Oscar Anderson won Best of Show for Webelos.

The Dell Rapids Lions Club officiated the event as well as voted for the Best of Show winners. The top three place winners are able to race their cars at the Scout-O-Rama in Sioux Falls.

DR 5th Graders Host Living History Fair

March 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids fifth graders held their annual Living History Fair on Wednesday, March 9th, in the Dell Rapids Middle School commons area. The students showcased their costumes and reports two different times during the day. The first session was held from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., and the second session was held from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Students had coin cans at their station. When visitors put coins in the jar, the students “came to life” and read a report about the life of the person they were portraying. The students were able to raise $833.77 during the event. All the money raised was donated to a charity that the students picked. The donation this year went to JDRF, which is a foundation for juvenile diabetes.

This was the fifth year the Dell Rapids fifth graders have done the Living History Fair.

Veterans Park Pavers Available

March 14, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Construction has begun on the Dell Rapids Veterans Park on Hwy 115 next to the car wash. For $100, you may purchase an engraved, 6 x 12 paver to honor a Veteran in your family history, or to contribute as a family or a business. The Veterans pavers will be placed in front of the memorial specific to the war era the Veteran served/or is serving in; the family and business pavers will be in an area designated for contributors. This is a wonderful community project, and the Legion wants to get as many pavers done as possible before Memorial Day.

The forms to complete can be picked up at County Fair or Tand C’s. You can also call Larry Hovde at 351-9337, Tom Reecy at 359-9313, or Bob Risty at 201-7035 and get a form from them. Forms can also be downloaded by clicking here. Orders will only be placed once a year, so if you want to get one for this Memorial Day, please plan to contact someone within the next couple of weeks!

Only One Ward Needs Election for Dell Rapids City Council in April

March 4, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

After all the submitted petitions for Dell Rapids City Council were reviewed after the petition deadline on Friday, February 26th, only one ward will require a vote to elect city council members. Gary Haak is running unopposed in Ward 1. Mark Crisp (3 year seat) and Tom Earley (2 year seat) are running unopposed in Ward 2. Mike Geraets is running unopposed in Ward 3. A vote will be held for Ward 4 between incumbent Lee Burggraff and James Borchert.

The city election will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at the Dell Rapids Lutheran Church in coordination with the Dell Rapids School Board election. The ballot will also include the referendum for the re-zoning of the property at 608 E. 6th Street.

Dell Rapids Chamber Holds Annual Banquet

March 2, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual banquet on Monday, February 29th, at the Grand Opera House in Dell Rapids. Highlights of the event included a social hour, an update from the Dell Rapids Chamber, annual awards handed out by the Chamber, and guest speaker former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Richard Coffey.

Chamber President Dan Ahlers opened up the evening with an update on the Chamber over the past year. Ahlers mentioned that the Chamber continues to bring in professional developmental seminars and handed out 70+ resident welcome packets in the past year. He also mentioned that the past Quarry Days event had more vendors, more activities, and more participants in the events than the past years. The Shop Local program was also started by the Chamber this past year, which is geared as an educational and marketing program on the the importance of shopping local. Ahlers then mentioned a new feature during the Christmas at the Dells celebration, which was the Holiday Punch Cards that had more than 20 businesses participate.

“I can tell you from personal experience that this was a very effective marketing campaign. I had a lady come into my business who I know. She tells me how she shops at Walmart and buys on Amazon all the time. She filled out two of these cards. She said how great it was and didn’t realize all the things you could buy in Dell Rapids. If we can get folks like this individual to fill out two cards, we’re really moving in the right direction,” said Ahlers of the Holiday Punch Card event.

He then moved into a brief overview of the goals for the Dell Rapids Chamber in the coming year. The goals include continuing to expand Quarry Days and Christmas at the Dells, putting up new interstate signs, rolling out the Shop Local campaign, continuing with the Holiday Punch Cards, and making a move to hiring a full-time coordinator.

The Dell Rapids Chamber then handed out their annual awards. Dell Rapids Ace Hardware was awarded the Business of the Year. Brittani Bollock of Revive Fitness was awarded the Community Spirit Award, and Darcie Kringen was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award.

Photo by Holly Davidson of Davidson Photography

Richard Coffey concluded the night with a motivational speech on the seasons of life. He highlighted having the right attitude and checking personal standards.

“Always check your standards to make sure they’re the right standards for you to start moving to your next level. If you’re going to truly start self-evaluating and looking at your standards, you’re going to have to tap into your personal power,” mentioned Coffey.

Coffey also pointed that personal and professional brand is always on display. He also mentioned tapping into personal power to move past fears.

“Fear can be a powerful thing. Fear will tell us we’re not good enough. Fear will tells us we’re going to fail. … The truth about fear, it only has the power we give it. If we choose to not give it any power, it has none. … It’s your courage that will get you through the tough times. … Don’t let fear control your life,” said Coffey.

GreatLIFE Members Get Unlimited Access to Three New Area Golf Courses

March 2, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Sioux Falls, South Dakota (March 1, 2016) – GreatLIFE Malaska Golf & Fitness Club is proud to announce its newest affiliate golf courses in South Dakota – The Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion, Madison Golf & Country Club in Madison and Sunrise Ridge in Colman.

At The Bluffs, golfers of every skill level will enjoy the challenge and scenic beauty of this par 72, 6,685 yard, 18-hole, multi-level golf course situated among the beautiful Missouri Bluffs. The beautiful landscaping, ten acres of reflecting lakes and eight acres of wetlands make a day on the course feel like a vacation.

The Madison Golf & Country Club is a hidden jewel in eastern South Dakota which features an 18-hole regulation length golf course and stunning views of Lake Herman. The diversity of landscape, rolling hills, and professionally maintained course makes the course a shot- makers dream and a favorite among South Dakota golfers. The 18-hole, 6,132yd, par 71 course is designed to offer an enjoyable round for golfers of all abilities.

Sunrise Ridge Golf Courses is nestled among the roads weaving through the south edge of Colman on Hwy 34. This beautiful 9-hole, par 36 course offers a 2,825-yard challenge to golfers of all skill levels and another great golf opportunity for GreatLIFE members.

According to GreatLIFE Chairman/CEO Thomas P. Walsh, Sr., “I think all our members are ready to get back on the course after a long winter, and with the addition of these great golf courses they have more options to practice their game with friends and family.”

GreatLIFE Malaska Golf & Fitness Club members get unlimited access (based on membership level) to multiple golf courses and fitness centers, and all the amenities that go along with them, for one great price.

Our GreatLIFE facilities are GreatLIFE Woodlake Athletic Club, GreatLIFE EmBe Fitness & Aquatics Downtown, GreatLIFE X Fitness, GreatLIFE Malaska Fitness Club at 26th & Marion, 41st & Sertoma, 26th & Village Square, E. 10th & Mable, Career Crossing, Dell Rapids, Willow Run, Bakker Crossing, Central Valley, Rocky Run and Worthington Country Club. GreatLIFE affiliates include Wild Oak, Hidden Valley, Luverne Country Club, Hiawatha, River Ridge, The Bridges at Beresford, The Bluffs, Rock River, EdgeBrook, Adrian Country Club, Fulda Town & Country Golf Course, Slayton, McCook Country Club, Parkston Country Club, Madison, Sunrise Ridge, Emerald Hills and Okoboji View. GreatLIFE Partners in Health are Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital, Orthopedic Institute, and DAKOTACARE. Learn more at www.joingreatlife.com.

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