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THE MIDWEEK UPDATE
Vol. 10, No. 11; Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY THIS MORNING'S ARGUS . . . . .
This morning (Thursday), before you throw into the garbage the glossy fliers
that fall out of your Sioux Falls Argus Leader, latch on to the fancy flier
from Sanford Research/USD with the front-cover headline, "Young Researchers
Return to South Dakota." Proudly we tell you that one of the Ph.D.s profiled
inside the flier is Riggs High graduate Erin Harmon, who works in a research
lab at the Cardiovascular Research Center at Sanford in Sioux Falls. There's
a full-color photo (Erin still has his red hair and beard!) and biographical
information on him.
LEARN ABOUT 'THE GREEN HOUR'
The South Dakota Discovery Center has a blog! http://sodakdiscoverycenter.blogspot.com/
They are writing about the Green Hour in Central South Dakota, which is
unstructured, flexible time spent outdoors. Children (and parents, and
teens, and twentysomethings, and “grownups”, and elders) benefit from
spending time outdoors. The intent of the Green Hour is not to add yet
another item to already overloaded schedules but rather to encourage all of
us to get outside a little more and take kids with us.
Richard Louv in his book, "The Last Child in the Woods" (available from
Rawlins Library), identifies a disturbing trend among youth today---they are
not getting outside to play. Louv calls this Nature Deficit Disorder. While
this isn't a diagnosis your doctor will find in a diagnostic manual, the
evidence indicates that kids are healthier when they get outside regularly
and frequently. And of course, Dr. Mom always knew that sending kids outside
to play is good for them physically, cognitively and emotionally.
The Green Hour in Central South Dakota blog is a fun way for those people
who enjoy going outside to connect and to encourage others to go outdoors,
too. If anyone is interested in becoming a contributor, please have them
email Anne Lewis at the Discovery Center at annelewis@sd-discovery.com. The
only requirement to be a contributor is a desire to connect kids (and
grownups) to nature. They are looking for photos for their slideshow as
well, so all you budding Ansel Adamses should get ready to submit your
photos.
The Green Hour is an initiative of the National Wildlife Federation, so this
is something that is happening across the United States. There is a lot of
good information at www.greenhour.org for those who want to learn more.
TIBBS FOUNDATION DINNER RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY
Last week's weather caused postponement of the 19th annual Casey Tibbs
Foundation tribute dinner at the C&YI Center in Fort Pierre because many
people were unable to get to Fort Pierre for the annual fund-raiser. The new
date is Saturday, Nov. 16. This year's honorees are Marty Hebb, Bunny
Pisacka, the late Lamont Hill, Terry Weischedel and the Mark, Milton and
Zeta Trask families.
Those who already have tickets can use them Saturday, and there are still a
few available for purchase at Chateau Lounge and American State Bank. The
event begins with a 6 p.m. social hour, followed by dinner at 7 and the
tribute at 8. Proceeds will benefit the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo
Center. (News courtesy of Dakota Radio Group's "My Daily News.")
FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES (All live on S.D. Public Television)
Today:
11 a.m.: 9B, Hanson vs. Hitchcock-Tulare.
2:30 p.m.: 9A, Gettysburg vs. Avon.
7:30 p.m.: 9AA, Ipswich vs. Marion-Hurley.
Friday:
2:30 p.m.: 11B, Tri-Valley vs. Groton Area.
7:30 p.m.: 11A, Dell Rapids vs. Winner.
Saturday:
7:30 p.m.: 11AA, S.F. Lincoln vs. S.F. Washington.
GOVERNORS/LADY GOVS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Volleyball: The Lady Govs took their first step toward returning to the
state "AA" championship game for the second straight year when they beat
Mitchell, 3-0, in the District 3AA semifinals at Riggs High Saturday. The
spirited match saw Pierre winning 29-27, 25-18 and 25-20. Steph Paluch had
15 kills and Jenna Lancaster 14. Paluch had 18 digs, Mandi Atkins 17 and
Erica Deneke 15. Amanda Stout had 32 set assists. Deneke had four aces, and
Sam Flynn had two solo blocks and three assists. The win moved Pierre to the
district's top seed, Aberdeen Central, in Aberdeen for the district
championship match Tuesday night. There the Golden Eagles beat Pierre for
the third time this year, slamming down 11 service aces along the way. The
game scores were 18-25, 9-25 and 23-25. The Lady Govs have one more chance
to make it to the state tournament---by beating Douglas in a regional
play-in game at Riggs High Friday night. All three state tournaments start
next Thursday in Rapid City.
Riggs basketball players Steph Paluch and Katie Lingle both yesterday
officially signed their NCAA letters of intent to attend and play for South
Dakota State.
BUFFALOES/LADY BUFFS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Volleyball: Stanley County won its semifinal match in the district
tournament over Cheyenne-Eagle Butte, 3-1, winning three straight games
after losing the opener, 27-25, and moved on to the championship match, but
there the Lady Buffs lost to Mobridge-Pollock, 3-0. Sami Ganske had five
kills and one service ace, and Kirsten Wilcox had two kills and five blocks.
Football: Five Buffaloes earned all-conference recognition from the Big
Dakota Conference. Named to the first team were Austin Iverson, Jake
Pearson, Tyler Reiman and Chad Wieczorek while Ryan Harris was on the
honorable mention list.
SCHS senior basketball player Sam Ostarello officially signed her NCAA
letter of intent to attend and play at Purdue University in Indiana
yesterday.
CHARGERS/LADY CHARGERS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Football: The Chargers made it to the DakotaDome, but it was one week
earlier than they would have liked. Their 9A semifinal game at Avon was
moved to Vermillion because of the weather Saturday. Avon scored on each of
its first seven possessions and ran away with a 49-14 win. Caleb Kemink
carried 19 times for 160 yards, including one of the Sully Buttes
touchdowns. Hayden Handcock passed for the other score late in the game.
Former Sully Buttes coach Jim Haskamp has his Hanson High Beavers of
Alexandria back at the Dome for another state championship football game
this morning against Hitchcock-Tulare. The #1-ranked Beavers are 11-0 this
season. One team scored 20 points against Hanson (that was Avon), and
another scored 12 (that was Marion-Hurley), and both of those teams are also
playing in state championship games at the Dome today. Otherwise only Menno,
which lost to Hanson 60-18 in the playoff semifinals, scored in double
digits against Haskamp's team.
AT McKINLEY IT'S THE MUSTANGS!
Pierre's McKinley Elementary School now has an official mascot---the
Mustangs. Principal Rob Coverdale says each grade had a chance to offer a
possible nickname, and then the students voted. He says the Mustangs, which
came from the fifth grade class, was the popular choice. Other nominated
names were Snakes, Coyotes, Eagles and Bulldogs.
Coverdale said the fifth-grade student who first recommended the name
"Mustangs" will get a new McKinley Mustangs T-shirt. McKinley is the third
elementary school to have a nickname, joining the Jefferson Jackrabbits and
the Washington Wildcats. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
MILITARY ADDRESSES
Brent Chittum: brentchittum@gmail.com
Sean Corcoran: SADplayer@hotmail.com
Dallas Cronin: dallas.cronin@malmstrom.af.mil
Seth Deal: deal13s@yahoo.com
Erickson, Zach: ericksonza@srt.com
Zach Frisby: allamerican56@msn.com
Jason Fuhrer: jfuhrer45@hotmail.com
Armando Garza: garzaa3@hotmail.com
Ben Gloe: mashift4ter@hotmail.com
Eric Hipple: eric.hipple@us.army.mil
Ryan Hipple: rlhipple@gmail.com
Eric James: eric.james@keesler.af.mil
Adam Johnson: Adam.charles.johnson@us.army.mil
Nick Johnson: nicholas.johnson5@us.army.mil
Kyle Kafka: kyle.kafka@us.army.mil
Seth Kropuenske: seth.kropuenske@us.army.mil
Evan Lee: OSPF42@hotmail.com
Mike Lewis: MikeLewis87@aol.com
Reed Ludwig: reed.ludwig@us.army.mil
Tom Martin: thomas.martin14@us.army.mil
Matt Picchietti: mpicchietti@hotmail.com
Ryan Russell: raindeer_hunter@hotmail.com
Kyrissa Sandal: kyrissa.m.sandal@afghan.swa.army.mil
Brady Smith: cincinus50@yahoo.com
Chad Snodgrass: arthur.snodgrass@us.army.mil
Danielle Trujillo: trujild@port-royal.navy.mil
Eric Wallace: eric.wallace@us.army.mil
Brendan Whitebird: phantom_snake789@hotmail.com
Colin Whitebird: sonics316@hotmail.com
Zack Word: zword46@msn.com
WEDDING DAYS
Jan. 23, 2009: Jason Sikkink/Sonya Lopez.
Feb. 14, 2009: Jeff Mehlhaff/Brittany Lowery.
March 7, 2009: Thad Stofferahn/Aubrey Hunt.
May 2, 2009: Mat Ripperger/Bre Heisinger.
May 16, 2009: Jay Cappellano/Kasey Anderson.
June 6, 2009: Dmitri Melius/Jenna Schiefelbein.
June 20, 2009: Nick Renemans/Chelsey Roberts.
July 3, 2009: Nathan Barnes/Carrie Schlaak.
July 24, 2009: Joel Stauss/Liz Edman.
Aug. 1, 2009: Blake Norman/Randi McQuistion.
COUNTDOWN
2 days: Opening night of Riggs High fall play, "Harvey" (Nov. 15, 17-18).
7 days: State high school volleyball tournaments, Rapid City (Nov. 20-22).
14 days: Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27).
22 days: Miss Capitol Area Snow Queen Festival, Kings Inn (Dec. 7).
22 days: Capital City Children's Chorus Christmas concert, First United
Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m. (Dec. 7).
30 days: S.D. Acoustic Christmas concert, Riggs theater (Dec. 15).
39 days: Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).
46 days: New Year's Eve (Dec. 31).
68 days: Inauguration Day (Jan. 20).
80 days: Super Bowl XLIII (Feb. 1).
145 days: Twins season opener vs. Seattle (April 6).
456 days: Winter Olympics opening ceremonies (Feb. 12, 2010).
BLOGS DIRECTORY
Nikki (Peterson) Kachelmyer in the Twin Cities: http://www.clairesfamily.blogspot.com
Parker Knox in Vermillion: http://parker-parkersposts.blogspot.com
Max Huber in Grand Forks: http://maxtopten.blogspot.com
Brad Johnston in the Twin Cities: http://www.bloogue.net/blog/
Becky (Eich) Watson in the Twin Cities: http://www.watsonswatch.blogspot.com
Brad Lowery in the Twin Cities: http://www.nyrr.org/races/pro/usa_distance/bradlowery.asp
Scott and Stacy (Alt) Decker in Lincoln: http://www.deckerkrew.blogspot.com
Calyn (Cronin) Hauck in Portland, Ore.: http://www.mamatoo.blogspot.com
Aaron Chittum in Sioux Falls: http://achittum.blogspot.com
Michael Knudson on the Minnesota Vikings: http://skolvikes.blogspot.com
Steph (Magedanz) and Will Bartsch in Cambodia: http://www.incambodialand.blogspot.com
Holly (Knox) Perli in Rochester, Minn.: http://knoxsoapbox.blogspot.com
HOCKEY ROUNDUP
Season openers: The Oahe Hockey Association invites everyone to Business
Appreciation and Capitals Hockey Sponsor Night at the Expo Center on Friday.
Dinner will be served in the conference room from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The $3 menu
includes chili or chicken/rice soup, bread, drink and dessert. There will be
free admission to the hockey games in exchange for a donation to the Pierre
Food Pantry. Season passes will be available for purchase. The hockey games
feature the Lady Capitals varsity vs. Mitchell at 6 p.m. and the Capitals
varsity vs. Mitchell at 8:30 in a pair of non-league games.
This week's schedule:
Friday: Lady Capitals home vs. Mitchell, 6 p.m.; Capitals home vs. Mitchell,
8:30 p.m.
Saturday: Lady Capitals JVs home vs. Mitchell, 10 a.m.; Lady Capitals home
vs. Mitchell, 11:30 a.m.; Capitals home vs. Mitchell, 2 p.m.
Sioux Falls Stampede: The Stampede lost two more home games despite scoring
four goals in each game. Green Bay beat Sioux Falls, 5-4, Friday, and
Chicago beat the Herd, 6-4, Saturday. Pierre's own Matt Farris had the first
Sioux Falls goal in the Chicago game and now has two goals and two assists
this season. The 4-7 Stampede plays Tri-City of Kearney, Neb., at home at
7:05 p.m. Friday and is home for Des Moines at 7:05 Saturday.
It's Princeton: Matt Farris, 2008 graduate of Riggs High who is playing his
second season with the Sioux Falls Stampede of the U.S. Hockey League, has
committed to playing his college hockey at Princeton University in New
Jersey, starting with the 2010-11 school year.
Rapid City Rush: The newest team in the Central Hockey League, the Rush are
2-7 after losing last weekend at Amarillo and Colorado. Still awaiting their
new arena's first game on Thanksgiving weekend, the Rush plays twice this
weekend at Arizona.
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
Thursday, Nov. 13:
Kris Hewlett, Kimberly Nelson, Clark Kraemer, Shelli Ness, Colin Alexander.
Friday, Nov. 14:
Dakota Bixler, Allison Drewes, Josh Boyle, Emma Aadland.
Saturday, Nov. 15:
Bob Libby, Therese Blake, Rik Drewes, Robert Nagle, Ruby Douglas.
Sunday, Nov. 16:
Daniel Magee, LaTonya Anderson, Kris Schaffer, Jack Merkwan, Wes Spencer,
Leonard Powell.
Monday, Nov. 17:
Aaron Goehring, Claire (Taylor) Tipton, Tessa Bollinger.
Tuesday, Nov. 18:
Chris Voller, Tom Hindman, Joe Jungman.
Wednesday, Nov. 19:
DeeAnn Stevens, Chris Pope, Rachel Zuercher, Brad Waltman, Mike Anderson,
Aiden Dykstra, Kaid Knox, Kylor Knox, Bethany Goeden, Taylor Lindekugel.
Thursday, Nov. 20:
Jerry Tveidt, Blake Dean, Ryker Tieszen, Austin Wagner, Sarah Magdanz.
THOUGHTS WHILE WAITING FOR CHURCH TO START #1
Many folks want to serve God but only as advisers.
COLLEGE SPORTS ROUNDUP
Four athletes who learned their soccer while growing up in Pierre were
recognized for their college soccer achievements on various all-conference
teams last week.
Ariana Hunt, junior defender for the University of Sioux Falls, was named
first team all-conference in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. She had
earned that same distinction two years ago as a freshman along with being
named to the honorable mention all-America list, and last year she was
third-team all-conference.
Eric Schmidt, senior for the University of Sioux Falls men's team, was named
to the honorable mention list of the all-conference team in the GPAC.
Carly Feiler, junior goalkeeper for the University of Mary in Bismarck,
N.D., was named to the honorable mention list of the all-conference team in
the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
Katie Hiemstra, senior midfielder for Minnesota State-Moorhead, was also
named honorable mention on the all-conference team in the NSIC.
NDSU basketball: The Bison went 2-0 in exhibition games, including a 112-77
win over Minnesota State-Moorhead in Fargo Saturday afternoon. Michael
Tveidt had four points, two rebounds, two steals and two assists. NDSU opens
the regular season at home Tuesday at 7 p.m. against Mayville State.
SMSU football: The Mustangs finished a winning season for the first time
since 1999 in beating Minnesota State-Moorhead, 22-8, and finished 6-5. Tony
Rislov as backup quarterback for Josh Shudlick got into two games in which
he completed four of nine passes for 40 yards with one interception. This
was his fourth and final college season.
Mary soccer: Trying to win the NSIC postseason soccer title for the third
straight year, Mary, as we reported last week, won its first-round game, but
there was heartbreak in the semifinals at Winona, Minn. Playing Winona
State, ranked third in the nation, the Mary women took Winona into overtime
with the score 0-0. But 34 seconds into overtime, Winona got off a breakaway
down one sideline. Our Carly Feiler in goal for Mary stopped the initial
Winona shot, but one of their players was in position to get the rebound and
put it into the net for a 1-0 win. Carly made two saves in the game and gave
up just that lone goal. Jill Rounds also played for Mary. The Marauders
finished with a record of 11-10-1.
USD football: Quincy Christie had one solo tackle and one assisted tackle in
USD's 37-0 win over Southern Oregon. It was 31-0 in the first quarter. The
Coyotes play Saturday at Southern Utah.
USD basketball: We don't exactly have a local player playing for the USD
Coyotes this winter, but Louie Krogman of White River sort of belongs to all
of us in central South Dakota. The true freshman and the rest of the Coyotes
open their season this weekend in the Big Time. Friday night they'll play
Cornell of the Ivy League in Ithaca, N.Y., and on Sunday afternoon they play
at Cincinnati of the Big East.
Mines football: The Hardrockers' 5-5 season ended on as high a note as
possible with a 24-23 win over archrival Black Hills State. Brian Kemnitz
had one assisted tackle.
Mines volleyball: Paige Corcoran didn't play in Mines' 3-0 loss to Black
Hills State in the first round of the DAC playoffs. Mines finishes the year
with a 12-16 record.
BHSU football: The Yellowjackets finished at 6-4 after a 24-23 loss at
Mines. Black Hills was in position to kick a game-winning field goal but
tried one too many running plays without any timeout remaining, and they ran
out of time before getting off a decent kick. Josh Breske has one year left,
Cody Geffre has two and Brady Weischedel has three.
NDSU cross country: Freshman Travis Fitzke and the Bison will be in
Stillwater, Okla., Saturday as Oklahoma State hosts the NCAA Midwest
Regional meet.
DWU volleyball: Polly Gill played in all five games as DWU lost to USF, 3-2.
She had four kills and seven digs. Now 3-13 in the GPAC and 13-21 overall,
DWU is the #10 seed in the GPAC playoffs. They open against #7 Concordia in
Seward, Neb., tonight.
DWU football: Tyler Peterson had one solo tackle in as memorable a football
win as DWU has had in many years. The Tigers, now 6-3 and ranked #25 in the
national NAIA poll, pulled a huge upset, beating Northwestern in Orange
City, Iowa, 17-6. If DWU can beat Dordt, which is playing its first year of
football, Saturday, the Tigers will finish third in the GPAC, behind only
USF and Morningside, both 9-0.
Pacific basketball: The Tigers are 2-0 after beating Chico State, 52-46.
Playing 23 minutes as starting center, Sam Willard had one point and seven
rebounds. On Saturday Pacific plays Cal at Berkeley, then returns home to
Stockton to play UC-San Diego Wednesday.
Mount Marty basketball: The Lancers lost to Mines, 67-63, and to Black Hills
State, 80-61, both at home in Yankton. Weston Kusser had two points, four
rebounds and three assists against Mines and 10 points and two assists
against BHSU. Spencer Yackley had five rebounds in the Mines game and one
against BHSU. Mount Marty is in North Dakota this weekend, at Valley City
State Friday and at Jamestown Saturday. Then they retrace their highway
mileage as far as Northern next Tuesday.
Boise State women's sports: Our two Pierre girls at Boise State will be in
action this weekend. Sierra Moeller and the basketball women are home for
Seattle Friday and Portland Sunday. Morgan McLain and the swimming/diving
team is home for a Saturday dual against Fresno State.
Mines women's basketball: Loryn Schuetzle scored 13 points in the Lady
Hardrockers' 82-69 win at DWU, and she had two points, five boards and two
steals in a 71-53 loss at Mount Marty. Now 2-2, Mines hosts Rocky Mountain
Friday and Doane Saturday.
Mines men's basketball: Kyle Kurth had four points, five rebounds, five
assists and two steals in 23 minutes as Mines lost at DWU, 68-63. They won
at Mount Marty, 67-63, and Kyle had two points, six rebounds and two
assists. Now 2-2, the Hardrockers are home for Rocky Mountain Thursday and
Montana Tech Sunday.
BHSU basketball: We couldn't locate any box scores for Katelynn Lamb's
individual information, but the Black Hills State women won at DWU, 52-44,
and lost at Mount Marty, 60-44, on their eastern trip. They are now 3-1.
BHSU plays Doane in Rapid City Friday and hosts Rocky Mountain in Spearfish
Saturday.
Iowa State basketball: Alexis Yackley had three points, three rebounds and
one assist in 14 minutes as Iowa State won over Missouri Western State,
80-55, in their final exhibition game. The regular season begins in Ames
Sunday at 1 p.m. as Iowa State hosts Missouri-Kansas City.
USD and SDSU club hockey: The Coyotes and the Jackrabbits both went west
last week despite the snowstorm between here and there. SDSU lost to
Wyoming, 5-3; lost to Colorado, 9-1, and tied Colorado College, 4-4. Brian
Hermanson said they played their worst hockey of the season. USD lost to
Colorado, 12-3; defeated Colorado College, 6-5, and lost to Wyoming in
overtime, picking up three points out of a possible six. All three of the
opponents made it to regional tournaments last season. This weekend USD and
SDSU play each other at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Larson Ice Arena
in Brookings.
BHSU volleyball: Freshman Gina Geffre and the Black Hills State women will
play Saturday for the DAC championship and a berth in the national NAIA
tournament, which starts in Sioux City on Dec. 2. BHSU defeated Mines, 3-0,
in the first round last weekend, Gina playing in all three games and getting
four digs. In the semifinals last night at Spearfish, BHSU defeated Minot
State, 3-1, and will now play Jamestown in the finals Saturday in Jamestown.
The Yellowjackets stand at 23-6 for the season and shared the regular-season
DAC title with Jamestown.
USF soccer: The season ended yesterday afternoon for the USF Cougars in the
GPAC semifinals. USF got only two shots on goal, and neither of them hit the
mark in a 1-0 loss to Dana College. USF's season ends at 10-5-5. USF had won
in the first round, 3-2, over Concordia (Neb.) with a stirring rally. Our
own Jacob Shoup scored in that game, but not in the way he would have
preferred. He accidentally hit a ball into the net with his head for
Concordia. However, USF, trailing 2-0, rallied with a goal in the 64th
minute, the tying goal in the 80th minute and the go-ahead goal in the 83rd
minute to advance in the tournament.
BLUNT 125TH MEETING SATURDAY
The group planning next June's 125th anniversary celebration in Blunt will
hold its last large-group meeting till spring at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15,
at the Blunt Senior Center. They plan to firm up all events and budgets at
this meeting. Sweatshirts are also on sale.
PEOPLE NEWS
Chad Snodgrass ('94) is still at Fort Bragg, N.C., but is enrolled in the
JFK Special Warfare School. At the present time he is studying the
Indonesian language, but after he graduates from that phase, he moves on to
another phase of the specialized training. Meanwhile, Chad has moved into a
new house. He plans to be home for Christmas this year, which will be
different from the holidays he has spent on deployments, and he is looking
forward to doing some hunting in the area. Chad's daughters used to live
four hours away in Roanoke, Va., but now they are in Brookings. That's not
as good for Chad, but it's great for his mom and other family members in
Pierre to have the girls so close to home.
A long-time volunteer and an organization that has benefited this area were
honored Thursday night at the Pierre Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting
and awards night. Brad Curtis of the American State Bank received the Pierre
Pride Award, and Capital University Center was named as the Pierre-Fort
Pierre Business of the Year. Curtis was honored for his various volunteer
efforts such as with Oahe Days, Junior Achievement and Oahe YMCA. Chamber
CEO Laura Schoen Carbonneau says Curtis is a true volunteer. It has been a
good year for CUC as it received legislative funding for a new building,
which is now currently under construction. Schoen Carbonneau says CUC has a
long history of helping the area. Also at the meeting, Patrick Van Lith
became the Chamber board president replacing outgoing board president Blake
Barringer. The Pierre Economic Development Corporation also held its annual
meeting where Terry Hipple became board president, replacing Trace Beck.
(News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
Amanda Schmitgen has been in the custom jewelry business for three years,
but now she has a website up and running. You can find out what she has to
offer at www.justbeaditjewelry.com, and she will also have a booth at the
Zonta show.
Steven Cronin reports that he, Terry Larsen and their partners in the Fort
Pierre Pizza Ranch store have bought the rights to a Pizza Ranch franchise
in Rapid City. Steve and Terry plan to move out there to open and operate
the business. There are no dates or site determined yet; in fact, the
project is in the early paperwork stages, but Steve says he is excited at
the prospect.
Sully Buttes senior Kylee Lamb was selected as the female 2008 Wendy’s High
School Heisman Award winner for South Dakota. Kyle Auch of Menno is the male
Wendy’s High School Hesiman Award winner for the state. Auch and Lamb were
chosen from nearly 34,000 applicants nationwide, surviving rounds that
narrowed contenders to 8,950 school winners, and then to South Dakota’s
group of two state finalists. Lamb is a multi-sport standout for Sully
Buttes, helping lead the Chargers to back to back Class B girls state
basketball championships. She also was a standout on the volleyball court as
well as the track and golf course for the Chargers. Auch and Lamb will
compete against winners from other states in Wendy’s annual quest to find
the nation’s top scholar-athletes and a chance to be named one of 12
national finalists. Auch and Lamb will be in New York Dec. 12-14 to
participate in the Heisman weekend festivities and awards ceremony. (News
courtesy of Dakota Radio Group's "My Daily News.")
A Pierre police officer received a hero's welcome home Tuesday. Richard
Bauman arrived home after spending the last year in Iraq with a U.S. Army
Reserve unit based in Minneapolis. Bauman's vehicle was greeted at about
5:15 p.m. on the outskirts of Fort Pierre by the Stanley County Sheriff's
Department and the Pierre Police Department. A motorcade escorted Bauman
through town, across the bridge and eventually to his Pierre home. Assistant
police chief Elton Blemaster said several officers were there to welcome
Bauman home. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
We extend sympathy this week to Marcia Graves and her children, Paula
Huizenga of Pierre, Kara Ekle of Springfield and Seth Graves of Yankton, and
their families. Marcia's husband, David, died near Spearfish last Saturday
at the age of 59. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community
Bible Church. Burial will take place Saturday at Academy, S.D., following a
1 p.m. prayer service at the Academy Church. Mr. Graves worked for many
years for the Department of Transportation, most recently as an
environmental engineer. Memorials are being directed to Oahe Speedway toward
the purchase of track lights.
Wendy Birhanzel, who is an elementary school principal in Colorado, sent
along a link to a front-page story on a veteran of service in Iraq who is a
volunteer at her school. It is a wonderful story which you will enjoy
reading:
http://www.gazette.com/articles/kindergartners_43071___article.html/carlos_one.html.
Wendy says ABC News plans to send a crew to her school in a few weeks to do
a story on the man for use on television.
Hardcover Theater's "Absolute Pulp: Trashy Stories from Cheap Magazines"
continues this week and next at the Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St. in
Minneapolis. Ryan Parker Knox is a member of the cast. Show times are 7 p.m.
Thursday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, both this weekend and next. For
reservations call 612-825-8949, get them at the door or go online to
www.hardcovertheater.org.
As you can see, we are extremely short of what you most want to read, our
"people news." Send me your news items this week. Let people know if you are
going to be home over Thanksgiving weekend! Next week's Update will be the
last one before Thanksgiving.
DON'T MESS WITH SENIOR CITIZENS!
An older couple went to a breakfast at a restaurant where the "seniors'
special" was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $1.99.
"Sounds good," said the woman, "but I don't want the eggs."
"Then I'll have to charge you $2.49 because you're ordering a la carte," the
waitress warned her.
"You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs?" the woman asked
incredulously.
"Yes!" stated the waitress.
"I'll take the special then," the woman decided.
"How do you want your eggs?" the waitress asked.
"Raw and in the shell," the customer replied, and she took the eggs home.
Don't mess with seniors. They've been around the block more than once.
FOOTBALL CONTEST
None of our contestants were a perfect 5-0, but most returned to winning
records last weekend. Greg Dean, Max Huber and Mikal Kern were 4-1. Eric
James, Steve Cronin, Jason Noyes, Dawn Magee, John Lindbloom, Sandy Spencer,
Chuck Quinn and Ellen Johnson were 3-2. Paul Denton was 2-3, and Scott
Pfahler was 1-4.
This week's games (send your five winners to parker_knox@hotmail.com no
later than noon Saturday):
1. Texas @ Kansas.
2. South Carolina @ Florida.
3. Alabama @ Mississippi State.
4. Boston College @ Florida State.
5. NFL: Dallas @ Washington.
DISTRICT ENROLLMENT UP BY 40
An increase of 40 students will mean an extra $94,000 in state aid for the
Pierre School District this year.
Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says the official enrollment total for this
fall has Pierre at 2,622.4 students, which includes students who may take
only a specialized class or two within the district. That is up from the
2,582 from last year.
Glodt says most of the increase comes from open enrollment students but also
is a significant gain for the district.
Glodt says the loss of a large graduating high school senior class, about
231 students, will hurt enrollment next year, but he says expected future
enrollment numbers look good.
Glodt says school districts receive extra state money if they have an
increase of 25 or more students from the previous year. He says some of the
estimated $94,000 in extra funding is already being used. The district is
expected to receive the extra funds sometime in January. (News courtesy of
"Today's KCCR News.")
THOUGHTS WHILE WAITING FOR CHURCH TO START #2
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
A LESSON FOR THIS TIME OF THANKSGIVING: "SAND AND STONE"
Two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the
journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the
face. The one who was slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, he
wrote in the sand, "Today my best friend slapped me in the face."
They kept on walking and eventually reached an oasis where they decided to
take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started
drowning, but his friend saved him. After he recovered from the
near-drowning, he wrote on a stone, "Today my best friend saved my life."
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked, "After I hurt
you, you wrote in the sand, and now you write on a stone. Why?"
The friend replied, "When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand
where winds of forgiveness can erase it away, but when someone does
something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever
erase it."
Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your benefits in stone."
RIGGS HIGH PLAY
"Harvey," the Riggs High drama department's fall production, will be staged
at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 15, 17 and 18, at the Riggs
theater.
ZONTA SHOW THIS WEEKEND
This is the weekend of the Zonta Holiday Craft Show. Hours are 9 to 5
Saturday and 10 to 3 Sunday at the Ramkota RiverCentre.
RIGGS ORAL INTERP CONTEST TODAY
It's not just postseason time for high school fall sports. It is also
tournament time for the Riggs High School oral interpretation students. The
local school contest will be held today from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the school.
Adviser Peggy Rose said there are about 27 or 28 members who have to compete
locally to see who goes to the state festival in Spearfish next month.
Today's contest will determine one Pierre representative for each of six
categories of competition. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
DINNER-CONCERT AT S.C.H.S. TONIGHT
The annual Stanley County school music department dinner and variety show
starts with dinner at 6 p.m. tonight at Parkview Gym. The entertainment
starts at 7. Tickets are $8 in advance or at the door. For information or
reservations, call Laura or Julie at 223-7745. (News courtesy of "Today's
KCCR News.")
LOOKING AHEAD TO THANKSGIVING MORNING . . . . .
Plan now to watch the very beginning of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on
television two weeks from today. The lead band in the parade will be a bunch
of South Dakota kids. Well, a very large bunch of South Dakota kids---the
marching Patriots from Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls.
Vol. 10, No. 10; Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
AND NOW IT'S WINTER
For the past week and even as late as Election Day, it was shirt-sleeve
weather in South Dakota. Where this is written in Vermillion, it was too hot
to wear a jacket! And now, at least as of yesterday, there was a blizzard
warning in the west and central part of the state, including Pierre-Fort
Pierre-Onida, and snow is expected statewide in varying degrees by tonight
or Friday if it isn't already here.
Interstate 90 is closed this morning (Thursday) from Murdo all the way to
Wyoming. All state government offices from Hot Springs to Belle Fourche are
closed. Mount Rushmore, Camp Rapid, the Rapid City schools and many other
Black Hills public schools, Black Hills State University and National
American University are all closed. So is the Rapid City airport. About
2,000 customers are reported to be without power in the Pine Ridge area. The
storm apparently arrived quickly Wednesday afternoon, and some people are
said to be stranded still at their workplaces because they couldn't get home
last night.
So sports events and other events scheduled for tonight should have the
phrase "weather permitting" added to their schedules.
ELECTION ROUNDUP
* Presidential race in South Dakota: McCain (R) 53%, Obama (D) 45%.
* U.S. Senate: Tim Johnson (D-incumbent) 62%, Joel Dykstra (R) 38%.
* U.S. House: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-incumbent) 68%, Chris Lien (R)
32%.
* State Public Utilities Commission: Gary Hanson (incumbent) 65%, Matt
McLarty 32%, Eugene Hidalgo 4%.
* Abortion ban: Yes 45%, No 55%.
* Eliminate term limits in S.D.: Yes 24%, No 76%.
* Dist. 24 State Senate: Bob Gray (R-incumbent) 68%, Kim Sargent (D) 32%.
Third term for Gray.
* Dist. 24 State House of Representatives: Ryan Olson (R-incumbent) 32%, Tim
Rounds (R-incumbent) 31%, Jodi Owen (D) 22%, Anne Eichinger (D) 15%. Fourth
terms for Olson and Rounds.
The voter turnout in South Dakota was 73%, Hughes County 77%, Stanley County
75%, Sully County 79%.
(News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News" and Secretary of State's election
results website.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMMENTARY #1
From Jay Weiner, writing in Wednesday's edition of MinnPost, the daily
e-mail newspaper in Minneapolis-St. Paul:
"For many, President-elect Barack Obama is a special man for a special
moment in history. He's stepping forward at a time when the weight of
America's most painful past, the raw dissatisfaction of the last eight years
and the longed-for promise of its future collide. It's an intersection where
stereotypes are smashed and the rest of us are ready to be led."
KLOCKER FURNITURE GETS FAMILY BUSINESS HONOR
A Pierre family business, in operation for more than 70 years, is being
honored for its longevity.
Klocker Furniture of Pierre has received the Pierre Area Excellence in
Family Business Award. The award is given by the Prairie Family Business
Association.
The Klocker family has been involved in the furniture store business since
1936 when the first store opened in Hoven. The Pierre store opened in 1967.
The Klocker family will be honored during the Pierre Chamber of Commerce’s
annual celebration, which is Thursday night at the AmericInn in Fort Pierre.
(News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
F.O.P. PLANS DECEMBER FUND-RAISER
Pierre’s Fraternal Order of Police is sponsoring a Christmas fundraiser show
Dec. 19 at the Riggs theater.. The show, called "Mystical Minds" is a family
performance that combines comedy, magic and mentalism.
Proceeds will be used to support the FOP’s charity program that includes the
Pierre Post 8 American Legion baseball program, local Hospice, Oahe Hockey
Association and other groups.
FOP members will be calling people in the community within the next few
weeks to let them know about the event. For tickets, call 1-866-358-9234.
(News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMMENTARY #2
R.T. Rybak, an Obama supporter in Minneapolis, quoted in MinnPost:
"He speaks to the deeper parts of a country that wants to be better than
it's been and knows it can be better. America has such a deep spirit that
hasn't been called on. Policy matters enormously, but so does inspiration."
THOUGHTS WHILE WAITING FOR CHURCH TO START #1
God grades on the cross, not on the curve.
MILITARY ADDRESSES
Brent Chittum: brentchittum@gmail.com
Sean Corcoran: SADplayer@hotmail.com
Dallas Cronin: dallas.cronin@malmstrom.af.mil
Seth Deal: deal13s@yahoo.com
Erickson, Zach: ericksonza@srt.com
Zach Frisby: allamerican56@msn.com
Jason Fuhrer: jfuhrer45@hotmail.com
Armando Garza: garzaa3@hotmail.com
Ben Gloe: mashift4ter@hotmail.com
Eric Hipple: eric.hipple@us.army.mil
Ryan Hipple: rlhipple@gmail.com
Eric James: eric.james@keesler.af.mil
Adam Johnson: Adam.charles.johnson@us.army.mil
Nick Johnson: nicholas.johnson5@us.army.mil
Kyle Kafka: kyle.kafka@us.army.mil
Seth Kropuenske: seth.kropuenske@us.army.mil
Evan Lee: OSPF42@hotmail.com
Mike Lewis: MikeLewis87@aol.com
Reed Ludwig: reed.ludwig@us.army.mil
Tom Martin: thomas.martin14@us.army.mil
Matt Picchietti: mpicchietti@hotmail.com
Ryan Russell: raindeer_hunter@hotmail.com
Kyrissa Sandal: kyrissa.m.sandal@afghan.swa.army.mil
Brady Smith: cincinus50@yahoo.com
Chad Snodgrass: arthur.snodgrass@us.army.mil
Danielle Trujillo: trujild@port-royal.navy.mil
Eric Wallace: eric.wallace@us.army.mil
Brendan Whitebird: phantom_snake789@hotmail.com
Colin Whitebird: sonics316@hotmail.com
Zack Word: zword46@msn.com
GOVERNORS/LADY GOVS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Four members of the Pierre Governor football team were selected to the All
ESD Conference football team selected by coaches of the eight conference
teams. On offense, tight end Ryan Hahn was named to the team. Hahn caught 21
passes for 257 yards this season as well as being a starting linebacker and
punter for the Governors where he averaged 41.3 yards per punt. Named to the
all-conference defensive unit were tackle Sean Askew and safety Graham
Schuetzle. Askew recorded 44 tackles, 11 for loss, this year while Schuetzle
was the Governors' most versatile player, starting at strong safety on
defense and quarterback on offense as well as returning kicks and punts. The
Governors' Devon Russell, a three-year starter, was named to the
all-conference honorable mention squad. Hahn, Askew and Russell are seniors
while Schuetzle is a junior. (News courtesy of Dakota Radio Group's "My
Daily News.")
Volleyball: The Lady Govs lost their regular-season finale to Aberdeen
Central, 3-1. The fourth game was tied at 25 and 26 before Aberdeen won it
28-26. The Lady Govs, 13-6 for the season, open the postseason tonight
(Thursday) at home against Mitchell in the District 3AA semifinals.
Meanwhile, Huron is at Aberdeen in the other match. Tonight's winners play
for the district title and a state tourney berth Tuesday at the higher seed.
The Tuesday loser advances to region play. Tonight's losers play Tuesday at
the higher seed with that winner advancing to region play and the loser done
for the year.
BUFFALOES/LADY BUFFS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Volleyball: The Lady Buffs play their district tournament tonight (Thursday)
in Mobridge, playing Cheyenne-Eagle Butte in the semifinal match at 5 p.m.
In the other match, Mobridge-Pollock meets McLaughlin. The winners play
later in the evening for the district championship.
CHARGERS/LADY CHARGERS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Football: The amazing Chargers, who won last week at New Underwood, went
west again Monday night and won at Philip, 22-18, in the state
quarterfinals. Hayden Handcock threw three touchdown passes, two to Tate
Senftner and the other to Ryan Yackley. Now 6-4, Sully Buttes goes southeast
to Avon for a 3 p.m. state semifinal game Saturday. KGFX-AM and BOB-FM will
broadcast the game locally. In the other semifinal in this class, nearby
Gettysburg hosts Arlington.
Volleyball: The Sully Buttes season ended in the District 6B first round
Tuesday night when Eureka-Bowdle defeated the Lady Chargers 3-1 (23-25,
25-19, 25-22, 25-17). Holly Bonnichsen had 18 digs and 16 assists and Jessie
Eidsness 10 kills for Sully Buttes whose season ends with an 11-15 record.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMMENTARY #3
Bill Green, superintendent of the Minneapolis public schools and a historian
specializing in American history, quoted in MinnPost:
"Obama is a marginal man. These transformational leaders have to be marginal
men. They have to be men who are not fully of us. They have to be enough a
part of us to take note, enough a part of us to think, 'Well, maybe he does
belong to us,' but he's enough a part of 'the other' that he can see the
broader world and teach us how to look at a different world, a world that
can be better."
SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL STATE SEMIFINALS
11AA: S.F. Lincoln @ Brandon Valley, S.F. Washington @ S.F. O'Gorman.
11A: St. Thomas More @ Winner, Dell Rapids @ Harrisburg.
11B: Groton Area @ Bennett County, Tri-Valley @ Platte-Geddes/Dakota
Christian.
9AA: Chester Area @ Ipswich, Marion/Hurley @ Lyman.
9A: Arlington @ Gettysburg, Sully Buttes @ Avon.
9B: Herreid @ Hanson, Harding County @ Hitchcock-Tulare.
WEDDING DAYS
Jan. 23, 2009: Jason Sikkink/Sonya Lopez.
Feb. 14, 2009: Jeff Mehlhaff/Brittany Lowery.
March 7, 2009: Thad Stofferahn/Aubrey Hunt.
May 2, 2009: Mat Ripperger/Bre Heisinger.
May 16, 2009: Jay Cappellano/Kasey Anderson.
June 6, 2009: Dmitri Melius/Jenna Schiefelbein.
June 20, 2009: Nick Renemans/Chelsey Roberts.
July 3, 2009: Nathan Barnes/Carrie Schlaak.
July 24, 2009: Joel Stauss/Liz Edman.
Aug. 1, 2009: Blake Norman/Randi McQuistion.
"TONY'S ACRES" TO HONOR TONY DEAN
Supporters and friends of the late Tony Dean hope to raise millions of
dollars for the purchase of land that can used by outdoorsmen and
conservationists in his honor. The project, tentatively called "Tony’s
Acres" would be a wildlife management and public recreation area. Long-time
Dean friend Paul Lepisto says raising of the funds began with Saturday
night’s celebration of Dean’s life.
Where and how big the lot would be have not been determined. Lepisto says
the goal is to find a site that could offer both fishing and hunting
opportunities for such animals like deer, upland birds and waterfowl.
Not only are individual contributions welcomed, but Lepisto says the hope is
that national outdoor and conservation organizations also will help support
the project. John Cooper says organizers hope the project will take about
about nine months. He says the Game, Fish and Parks Foundation will help
collect the donations. Donations can be made to the Tony Dean Memorial, 1013
N. Grand Ave., Pierre, S.D. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
CHENEY RETURNS FOR PHEASANT HUNTING
Vice President Dick Cheney was back in South Dakota, most likely hunting
pheasants for the final time as vice president.
Air Force Two, with Cheney on board, landed at the Pierre Regional Airport
at about 10:45 a.m. Monday. A 13-vehicle caravan of law enforcement,
ambulance and unmarked vehicles whisked Cheney out of the north end of the
airport and to a private hunting preserve near Gettysburg.
Cheney, who leaves office in January, has hunted pheasants in each of the
eight years he has been vice president. When not on the ballot himself,
Cheney also spent several Election Nights at that preserve.
Prior to the Vice President’s landing, several law enforcement officers and
security roamed the airport property. The terminal itself was closed to the
public until Cheney had left the property.
Air Force Two remained parked and guarded by security while Cheney was in
this area. He left Wednesday. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMMENTARY #4
Sen. Obama in his speech in Grant Park on Election Night:
"I know you didn't do this just to win an election, and I know you didn't do
it for me. You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that
lies ahead. For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that
tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime. . . . The road ahead
will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or
even one term, but, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am
tonight that we will get there. I promise you, we as a people will get
there."
COUNTDOWN
7 days: State high school football championships, Vermillion (Nov. 13-15).
9 days: Opening night of Riggs High fall play, "Harvey" (Nov. 15, 17-18).
14 days: State high school volleyball tournaments, Rapid City (Nov. 20-22).
21 days: Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27).
29 days: Miss Capitol Area Snow Queen Festival, Kings Inn (Dec. 7).
29 days: Capital City Children's Chorus Christmas concert, First United
Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m. (Dec. 7).
37 days: S.D. Acoustic Christmas concert, Riggs theater (Dec. 15).
46 days: Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).
53 days: New Year's Eve (Dec. 31).
75 days: Inauguration Day (Jan. 20).
87 days: Super Bowl XLIII (Feb. 1).
152 days: Twins season opener vs. Seattle (April 6).
463 days: Winter Olympics opening ceremonies (Feb. 12, 2010).
ANOTHER NEW RESTAURANT OPENING IN PIERRE
Charles Burke III is banking on the belief that the view, not to mention the
different menu and ambiance, will bring customers to Pierre’s newest
restaurant. Burke is opening View 34, a new restaurant located in the old
Elks Building near the Hillsview Golf Course on East Highway 34. The
official opening is 5:30 p.m. Friday. The two-story building overlooks the
golf course. The main dining room can seat 140, and a downtairs banquet room
can seat 200 people. There is also a British-Irish pub downstairs.
Burke says this business fills a niche in the city.
The managers are Tom and Jill Olson, who used to run the Outpost, and there
are two different chefs. Burke says one main attraction is the different
menu, which will include items not always found in Pierre such as lamb, veal
and fresh seafood flown in on weekends.
Burke says View 34 will have a nice ambiance, but he says there is no dress
code. He says the goal is to make sure people feel comfortable in the
restaurant. Burke says there is a staff of 30 full and part-time employees.
Reservations are strongly encouraged and people are asked to call 224-7537.
(News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
COLLEGE SPORTS ROUNDUP
Mount Marty men's basketball: (Weston Kusser, Sully Buttes, sophomore;
Spencer Yackley, Sully Buttes, freshman; Trevor Lopour, Stanley County,
freshman) The Lancers lost their opener at Dakota State, 79-67, Monday.
Kusser is a starter for MMC, which started two juniors, two sophomores and a
freshman. Kusser in 22 minutes had two points, six rebounds, four assists
and a steal. Yackley was one of 12 men who played for MMC; in 10+ minutes he
had three points, a rebound, a steal and a blocked shot. Next: Friday, home
vs. S.D. Mines, 8 p.m.; Saturday, home vs. Black Hills State, 5 p.m.
S.D. Mines men's basketball: (Kyle Kurth, Riggs, senior guard) The
Hardrockers won at Great Falls in their opener, 88-68, and lost to Rocky
Mountain in Billings, 86-68. In the opener Kyle, though not starting, played
24 minutes and had 10 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. At
Billings he had four points, three rebounds and two assists. Next: Friday, @
Mount Marty, 8 p.m.; Saturday, @ DWU, 6 p.m.
S.D. Mines women's basketball: (Loryn Schuetzle, Riggs, sophomore forward)
Loryn is a starter for the Lady Hardrockers, who lost their opener to Dana,
60-54, and defeated Dordt, 63-59. In the Dana game in 30+ minutes Loryn had
12 points, five boards, three assists and two steals. Against Dordt in 27+
minutes she had one point, four rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Next: Friday, @ Mount Marty, 6 p.m.; Saturday, @ DWU, 4 p.m.
S.D. Mines football: (Brian Kemnitz, Riggs, sophomore defensive end) The
Hardrockers, who once were 4-1, are now 4-5 after a 34-14 loss to Valley
City State. Brian had three unassisted tackles. Next: Saturday, home vs.
Black Hills State, 1 p.m. to end the season.
North Dakota State men's basketball: (Michael Tveidt, Riggs, sophomore
forward) In their first exhibition game Tuesday, the Bison doubled up Mary,
80-40. Michael in 18 minutes as a starter had four points, five rebounds and
one block. NDSU plays its other exhibition game at home Saturday vs.
Minnesota State-Moorhead.
SDSU club hockey: (Brian Hermanson, Casey Buechler, Robert Nagle, all Riggs)
SDSU split with Dordt College of Iowa, losing 8-3 but winning 8-7. In the
loss Brian scored a goal and assisted on another, and Robert had an assist.
Casey had an assist on one of the goals in the win. If the weather allows
them to get there, SDSU is scheduled to play at Wyoming Friday, at Colorado
Saturday and at Colorado College Sunday.
USD club hockey: (Curtis Egan, Riley Hultman, Seth Parsons, Jake Wagner,
Collin Smith, Jordan Heckenlaible, all Riggs) The Coyotes' two home games
vs. Iowa State were postponed. USD is also scheduled to head west for games
at Colorado, Colorado College and Wyoming this weekend.
S.D. Mines volleyball: (Paige Corcoran, Riggs, sophomore) The Lady
Hardrockers lost twice on an eastern trip, 3-2 to Mayville State and 3-1 to
Dakota State, but Paige did not see action. The regular season ended last
night against Black Hills State with a 3-1 loss. The DAC playoffs begin with
first-round matches Saturday, and Mines plays at BHSU in their quarterfinal
match since they are the #7 and #2 seeds, respectively.
North Dakota State cross country: (Travis Fitzke, Riggs, freshman) The Bison
men placed fourth in the Summit League championships at Shreveport, La. Fitz
placed 29th in a time of 26:15.6 and was one of the NDSU runners whose
places counted toward the team standings. In fact, NDSU freshmen placed
29th, 30th, 31st and 34th. NDSU next competes in the NCAA Midwest Regional
meet at Stillwater, Okla., on Nov. 15.
DWU football: (Tyler Peterson, Riggs, sophomore defensive back) The Tigers
were idle last week. They play at Northwestern (Iowa) Saturday.
Boise State women's basketball: (Sierra Moeller, Riggs, sophomore forward)
BSU won an exhibition game, 67-55 over Lewis & Clark State. Sierra had two
points, three boards and two blocks. The Lady Broncos open the regular
season Nov. 19 against Seattle University.
Boise State women's swimming/diving: (Morgan McLain, Riggs, freshman) BSU
lost a dual match to San Jose State, 102-197. Morgan placed third in the
100m backstroke in :59.54. She swam on Boise's 200m freestyle relay team,
which placed first in 1:37.93. Next meet is Nov. 15 at home against Fresno
State.
Iowa State women's basketball: (Alexis Yackley, Sully Buttes, freshman
guard) The Cyclones swamped Buena Vista, 74-37, in an exhibition game.
Freshman point guards Alexis and Whitney Williams combined for eight assists
and only one turnover in their first collegiate action. Coach Bill Fennelly
said, "I don't think they could breathe before the game they were so
nervous." Another exhibition game will be Sunday at Hilton Coliseum against
Missouri Western. There is a terrific action photo of Alexis at
www.cyclones.com, then click on "women's basketball.")
Black Hills State volleyball: (Gina Geffre, Riggs, freshman) The Lady
Yellowjackets won both matches on its road trip, 3-0 at Dakota State and 3-1
at Mayville State and now stand at 20-6. They closed the regular season
against Mines last night with a 3-1 win and start the DAC playoffs Saturday
also against Mines since BHSU is #2 seed and Mines is #7. The match will be
in Spearfish.
Black Hills State football: (Josh Breske, Riggs, junior offensive lineman;
Cody Geffre, sophomore offensive lineman; Brady Weischedel, Sully Buttes,
freshman defensive end) BHSU defeated Jamestown, 29-24, and close the season
at the School of Mines at 1 p.m. Saturday. (Plow the snow off the field!)
Black Hills State women's basketball: (Katelynn Lamb, Sully Buttes,
sophomore guard) The season opened with two wins in Rapid City---77-57 over
Dordt and 65-55 over Dana. Katelyn, who has a starting spot, had 16 points,
seen rebounds, one assist and one steal agianst Dordt and 17 points, four
boards, a block and three steals in the Dana game. BHSU is scheduled to come
east for a trip to DWU Friday and Mount Marty Saturday.
University of Mary men's soccer: (Will Corcoran, Riggs, freshman goalkeeper)
The Marauders' season ended with a 4-12-1 record after losses to
Concordia-Moorhead 2-1 and Upper Iowa 1-0. Will did not play in either
match.
University of Mary women's soccer: (Carly Feiler, Riggs, junior goalkeeper;
Jill Rounds, Riggs, junior midfielder) Mary placed fourth in the NSIC
standings with a 9-3-1 record after a 2-0 loss to Upper Iowa and a 1-1 tie
at Winona State. Carly was goalie in both matches. At Fayette she allowed
two goals and had four saves; at Winona she allowed one goal and had nine
saves. The NSIC playoffs started yesterday with a home match against
Minnesota-Duluth, and Mary prevailed 2-1. Carly was the goalie, and though
she gave up one goal, she made two saves. Mary advances to the semifinals
against #1 seed Winona State in Winona, Minn., at 3 p.m. Friday. The
championship match will be there Sunday against the Northern-Minnesota State
winner.
Southwest Minnesota State football: (Tony Rislov, Riggs, senior quarterback)
Southwest defeated Northern, 39-32, on a 60-yard touchdown pass play with
1:38 left. This Saturday SMSU plays at Minnesota State-Moorhead at 1 p.m. A
win would give the Mustangs a 6-5 record and the first winning season since
1999 and only the eighth winning season in the school's 41-year history.
Tony did not see action vs. NSU.
Pacific University men's basketball: (Sam Willard, Riggs, sophomore forward)
The Tigers defeated Cal State-Stanislaus, 79-58, in an exhibition game. Sam
started, played 21 minutes, and had seven points, four rebounds, one steal
and one assist. Another exhibition game is this Saturday vs. Chico State.
DWU men's soccer: (Matt Dutt, Riggs, senior forward; Eric Christiansen,
Riggs, freshman midfielder; Dane Hagen, Riggs, freshman midfielder/forward)
The Tigers defeated Briar Cliff, 3-2, and lost to Dana, 6-0. The loss left
DWU in a tie for ninth place in the GPAC, and only the top eight teams
qualified for the playoffs, so their season has ended.
DWU volleyball: (Polly Gill, Riggs, freshman) DWU lost to Doane 3-0 and lost
to Nebraska Wesleyan 3-0. Polly had three kills and three digs in the Doane
match and two kills and four digs in the NWU match. DWU then lost to USF
Tuesday, 3-2. The 10th seed in the GPAC, DWU plays at #7 Concordia (Neb.)
tonight in the playoffs' first round.
USD football: (Quincy Christie, Riggs, sophomore) The Coyotes went all the
way to South Carolina on a bus but still won 63-0 over North Greenville
University. Quincy had a solo tackle and an assisted tackle. The Coyotes are
home Saturday at 2 p.m. vs. Southern Oregon. The game will be live on
Midcontinent Cable Channel 23.
University of Sioux Falls men's soccer: (Jacob Shoup, Riggs, junior
defender; Eric Schmidt, Riggs, senior defender; Kolton Knox, Riggs, junior
midfielder) The Cougars tied Dordt 1-1 and tied Concordia (Neb.) 4-4 to
finish second in the GPAC standings. Jacob scored one goal, the Cougars'
third goal among the four, in the Concordia match. USF starts the playoffs
at home today against Concordia.
University of Sioux Falls women's soccer: (Ariana Hunt, Riggs, junior
defender) USF lost to Dordt 2-0 and defeated Concordia 3-2. That win
clinched the eighth playoff spot for USF, but on Tuesday in the first round
of the GPAC playoffs USF lost to top-seeded Dordt, 2-1, and saw their season
come to an end.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMMENTARY #5
Sen. Obama in his speech at Grant Park on Election Night:
"There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won't agree
with every decision or policy I make as President, and we know that
government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you
about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we
disagree. And above all, I will ask you to join in the work of remaking this
nation the only way it's been done in America for 221 years---block by
block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand."
THOUGHTS WHILE WAITING FOR CHURCH TO START #2
A lot of church members singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting
on the premises.
PEOPLE NEWS
The USD Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Men's and Women's Chorus
presented their Fall Choral Showcase concert Sunday afternoon under the
direction of Dr. David Holdhusen. Pierre freshman Anthony Hunt is a member
of the Chamber Singers, and Pierre senior Cleo Hilding sings in the Concert
Choir and the Men's & Women's Chorus.
Trick-or-treaters of all shapes, sizes and outfits gathered at the
governor's residence Friday night for the traditional Halloween visit. Gov.
Mike Rounds and First Lady Jean Rounds handed out about 1,700 Hershey
chocolate bars to visitors. The couple also had their photo taken with many
of the children. Rounds, who had visited the governor's residence on
Halloween as a child himself, says it seems as busy as it ever was. Pierre
police also reported few problems during the evening. (News courtesy of
"Today's KCCR News.")
An individual, a couple, two sisters and a four-member group have been named
as the outstanding Philanthropic Volunteers by the Pierre Area Charitable
Organization (PACO). The winners will be recognized during PACO’s annual
Philanthrophy Luncheon Nov. 12. The winners, being honored for their work
with various groups and causes, are:
* Outstanding Philanthropic Couple – Tim and Bonnie Bjork.
* Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser Award – Johnny Smith, Bryan Hanson, Don
Bourk and Gib Hart.
* Outstanding Volunteer – Lee Ann Smith.
* Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award -- Heidi and Nicole Halderman.
Each PACO member association also has the chance to honor someone that has
worked with their group. Tickets to the luncheon are $15 for individual or
$120 for a table of 8 and are available by calling St. Mary’s Foundation at
224-3451. Everyone is welcome to this event sponsored by Pierre Area
Charitable Organization. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
Meaghan (Anderson) Neuberger provided this information: Brittany (Bailey)
Jarecke has a new business called A New Creation, designing photocards and
such. The website address is www.makemeanewcreation.com. Right now they have
Christmas cards ready to sell, but be sure to check often for other things
such as birth announcements, birthday/party invites, personal stationery,
etc. Eventually, they plan to do it all, even custom orders in most cases.
The Pierre girls varsity soccer team had a first for the program this
season. They were the first Pierre girls team to ever win their first-round
game in a state tournament. They knocked off the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds to
advance to their first state championsihp match. Coach Doug Peterson said
their defense had a great year, keeping the Lady Govs in every game and
giving them an opportunity to win. Four players qualified for one of the
All-State teams---Yutzil Ayala, first team All-State' Kristi Hestdalen,
goalie, first team; Paige Burkett and Linsey Peterson, second team
All-State. The team had four seniors who will be missed next fall---Ally
Pierce, Alexa Berg, Yutzil Ayala Rodriguez and Amanda Slama.
Don't forget the open house to celebrate the 90th birthday of Jeannette
Beemer from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Pier 34 Restaurant next to
Hillsview Golf Course. There will be a short program at 5:00. Jeannette's
actual birthday is today (Thursday). Her mail address is 1612 E. Capitol
Ave., Pierre, S.D. 57501.
A pair of wedding guests at the October wedding of Aimee Vogel to Jason
Henglefelt traveled a much greater distance than the others. Christian Rapp
from Germany and Ana Aguilar Bermudez of Spain, who had never met each other
but each of whom was a foreign exchange student at Riggs High School and
lived with the Vogels, made plans to meet in Amsterdam and fly together to
Pierre for the wedding. Christian was in Pierre for the 1997-98 school year,
and Ana was here in 2000-2001. They stayed for a couple of weeks and are
planning to leave for their respective homelands today.
Reed Ludwig of Onida, who returned from Iraq two weeks ago with his South
Dakota Army National Guard unit, will now be a full-time mechanic employed
by the National Guard at Chamberlain where he will work on a variety of
military vehicles.
John Williams ('02) of Sioux Falls is a member of the cast of Arthur
Miller's "The Crucible" being produced by the Sioux Empire Community Theatre
as its season opener at the Orpheum in Sioux Falls at 8 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays (Nov. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23). For ticket
reservations call 360-4800. John, who has been in countless plays in Pierre
and Sioux Falls over the years, told Argus Leader entertainment writer Jay
Kirschenmann that the role of the Rev. John Hale is the hardest part he has
ever attempted. The character is confident and strong as the play opens, but
he slowly deteriorates during events that led to the Salem witch trials of
1692.
Ryan Parker Knox invites anyone in the Twin Cities region to "Absolute Pulp:
Trashy Stories from Cheap Magazines" hosted by Hardcover Theatre at the
Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater in Minneapolis. The first performance is at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, and the show continues through a 3 p.m. performance on
Sunday, Nov. 23. There will be performances on Thursday and Saturday
evenings at 7 and Sundays at 3 through Nov. 23. For information on the show
and ticket information, follow this link: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=33201224596.
The story of how Angie Iverson and her husband, Gianluca Maggi, met, courted
and had to postpone their wedding for a year was the subject of the Sioux
Falls Argus Leader's weekly series, "How We Met," on Saturday, Nov. 1. You
can probably find the article archived at www.argusleader.com. The Maggis,
who were married on Thanksgiving weekend last year, live in Sioux Falls
where Angie is a Spanish instructor at SDSU and Gianluca is a mechanical
engineer for Twin City Fans, a company based in Minneapolis.
We extend our sympathy to Damon Thielen; his mother, Mandi Finney; her
sister, Holly Nighswonger; the ladies' mother, Chris Warnick, and the rest
of their family on the death of Chris' husband, Donald Warnick, who died of
stomach cancer on Oct. 25 at the age of 78. Services were held Saturday at
Feigum VanLith Funeral Home. Mr. Warnick was a Marine Corps veteran and
worked for the Department of Game, Fish and Parks from 1968 to 1992.
Sam Flynn of the volleyball team is the latest Athlete of the Week named by
the Pierre Athletic Coaches Association.
Liz Edman is engaged to Joel Stauss of Sioux Falls. Liz and Joel are both
registered nurses at the Sanford intensive care unit there. They are
planning a July 24 wedding.
Chris Bell, after spending the summer in Boston in an internship in
management consultancy with Bain & Co. is back in Pittsburgh for his final
year working toward his MBA at Carnegie Mellon University. Chris has already
accepted an offered position with Bain & Co., so he will be moving to Boston
for keeps after graduating next spring.
Megan Wellner, who graduated from USD with her B.A. degree last May, is
still at USD working on her master's degree and working as a graduate
teaching assistant for the communications studies department, so she will be
in Vermillion until at least May 2010.
Ashley (Pries) Brewer and her husband, Aaron, live 10 miles outside of
Pierre. They became parents of twins---a son, Jet, and a daughter, Lainee---four
months ago, so the Brewers spent the babies' first few weeks of life
introducing them to the world of rodeo as they went to and from Aaron's
various rodeo events. Ashley is now staying home with the twins.
Hana Bloomberg is working on her master's degree at South Dakota State, also
teaching as a teaching assistant and helping to coach the tennis team. She
is marveling at how "warm" Brookings seems compared to Grand Forks where she
spent her undergraduate years at UND.
Rex McClelland, 29, lost his life in a one-vehicle accident north of Pierre
last weekend. It occurred at the intersection of S.D. Highway 1804 and Grey
Goose Road. Graveside services for Rex were held at the Onida cemetery
Wednesday. Among his survivors are his father Jack, brothers Ray and Ron and
two sons, David and Jack.
Erik Gilbertson, since graduating from Augustana College, has been working
as an accountant in Sioux Falls for Eide Bailly.
Because four of the 15 flight instructors employed by Cirrus had to be laid
off, Tyler Bonnett, who had been the most recently hired, had to be the
first to go, he learned last week. Just prior to that occurrence, he was
able to fly to California with a client. That client had four tickets to the
Cal-UCLA football game he wasn't going to use, so Tyler was able to use
them. Tyler was accompanied to the game by Luke Oehlerking, who is attending
graduate school at UC-Berkeley; Luke's girlfriend, and one of his buddies.
It was an 80-degree, sunny day at the game, and Tyler claims a sunburn. When
he wrote last week, Tyler was pondering his employment options in Duluth and
considering returning to Grand Forks. If anybody needs an excellent pilot,
we know of one!
Congratulations to Derek and Brittney (Lamb) Schiefelbein on the birth of
their first child. Their son, Carter Joseph Schiefelbein, was born Oct. 27,
weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. Grandparents are Brad
and Deb Schiefelbein of Pierre and Danny and Colleen Lamb of Onida.
Max Huber has announced that he and his girlfriend, Lisa Persuitti, are now
engaged. They are considering a summer wedding but haven't decided if it
will be in 2009 or 2010.
Brendan Whitebird, as we reported in the Update last week, has returned to
Germany where his Army post is located at Vilseck. He will be home for
Christmas before returning to Vilseck until February when he will move to
Fort Polk, La. A redeployment ceremony will be held at Vilseck on Nov. 25.
His mother, Alice Whitebird, and her sister, will be leaving Nov. 19 to head
to Europe to attend that ceremony. Brendan's dad, Francis Whitebird, also
plans to be there.
Dallas Cronin is a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and has been
stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Mont., for just over
two years. He and his wife Mindy, who is attending nursing school, have
three youngsters to keep them hopping.
Dmitri Melius and Jenna Schiefelbein, who will be married in Pierre next
summer, recently purchased a home in southwestern Sioux Falls. It is near
Roosevelt High School where Jenna has accepted the position as head athletic
trainer. Dmitri works as a grant writer for Avera McKennan Hospital. He also
keeps busy with home improvement projects at their new place. The "old
hockey player" is still involved in that sport, playing in a league with
some of his former USD hockey buddies, including former Pierre Capitals
teammate Jess Ellingson.
The alumni page of the Oct. 24 issue of The Governor, Riggs High's
newspaper, features Cassi Heuer and Brian Chicoine, who both graduated last
spring. Cassi is a freshman at USD, majoring in biology and minoring in
history. She is involved in the honors program, Honors Association and a
recycling group. She said she wishes she would have taken better advantage
of the advanced placement classes offered in high school. She is considering
medical school in a few years. Brian is a freshman at the University of
Minnesota-Twin Cities where he has declared a biochemical engineering major.
He loves the big campus and the metropolitan community. He is involved in an
intramural volleyball team called the Passive Aggressive Pirates. In five
years he expects to be in medical school or "playing guitar on a stage with
crazy fans singing along." He, too, wishes he had taken A.P. calculus in
high school because it would have made his physics class at the U of M right
now less stressful.
Want to coach baseball? The Pierre Post 8 American Legion Baseball head
coaching position became vacant Monday night when the Post 8 Legion baseball
board accepted the resignation of Bill Ellwanger as head coach. Ellwanger
served in the position for one season after taking over Jim Iverson a year
ago. Applications are now being accepted for a new head American Legion
coach. In addition, the Post 8 program is accepting applications for two
assistant coaching positions within the program, one at the American Legion
level and another at the Teener level. Anyone who would like to apply or get
more information on the coaching positions can contact Post 8 Baseball Board
member Paul Marso at 102 Lee Hill Road, Pierre, S.D. 57501 or call Marso at
224-8496. The application process will be open now through Nov. 17. (News
courtesy of Dakota Radio Group's "My Daily News.")
BUNNIES ALL OVER THE PLACE
The Heartland Rabbit Club's annual show will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at
the Pierre Boys & Girls Club. The judging begins at 9 a.m. and continues
through the afternoon. The public is welcome to stop in, view all of the
rabbits entered by breeders from six states, and ask them questions.
GEOGRAPHY QUIZ BREAK
A short quiz that came in the mail with the latest National Geographic
magazine:
(1) Which state is bordered on the southwest by the Savannah River---South
Carolina or Indiana?
(2) Which state produces more gold than any other state---Nevada or
Nebraska?
(3) Which state is located closer to the Tropic of Cancer---Louisiana or
Wyoming?
(4) Which state has a longer border with Canada---Alaska or Idaho?
(5) Which state does not have a coastline---Delaware or New Mexico?
In my humble opinion, if you didn't get at least four or five correct,
you're not only geographically illiterate; you're lost.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMMENTARY #6
Sen. Obama in his speech at Grant Park on Election Night:
"As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, we are not enemies,
but friends. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds
of affection. And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may
not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will
be your President, too.
"And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments
and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners
of our world, our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new
dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world
down, we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security, we support
you. And to all those who have wondered if Americas beacon still burns as
bright, tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation
comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but
from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and
unyielding hope.
"For that is the true genius of America — that America can change. Our union
can be perfected. And what we have already achieved gives us hope for what
we can and must achieve tomorrow."
HOCKEY ROUNDUP
Pierre Capitals: The varsity Capitals' season openers will be at home at the
Expo Center at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15,
against Mitchell in a pair of non-conference games. The JV Black team opens
at Huron and Aberdeen Dec. 5 and 7 while the JV Green team opens at Rushmore
Dec. 6-7.
Sioux Falls Stampede: The Stampede lost at Fargo, 2-1, but won at Tri-City
(Neb.) 5-2 and are now 4-5 for the season. Matt Farris scored his first goal
of the season in the latter game at Kearney. He also has two assists so far
this season. The Stampede plays at home Friday and Saturday against Green
Bay and Chicago, respectively.
Rapid City Rush: The state's newest professional sports team, the Rush of
the Central Hockey League, won its second game of the season at Wichita last
weekend. The Rush is now 2-1-4 and plays at Amarillo Friday and at Colorado
Saturday. Because the new hockey arena at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
isn't quite finished, the Rush has had to play its first 14 games on the
road before their home opener in the new facility on Nov. 29.
BLOGS DIRECTORY
Nikki (Peterson) Kachelmyer in the Twin Cities: http://www.clairesfamily.blogspot.com
Parker Knox in Vermillion: http://parker-parkersposts.blogspot.com
Max Huber in Grand Forks: http://maxtopten.blogspot.com
Brad Johnston in the Twin Cities: http://www.bloogue.net/blog/
Becky (Eich) Watson in the Twin Cities: http://www.watsonswatch.blogspot.com
Brad Lowery in the Twin Cities: http://www.nyrr.org/races/pro/usa_distance/bradlowery.asp
Scott and Stacy (Alt) Decker in Lincoln: http://www.deckerkrew.blogspot.com
Calyn (Cronin) Hauck in Portland, Ore.: http://www.mamatoo.blogspot.com
Aaron Chittum in Sioux Falls: http://achittum.blogspot.com
Michael Knudson on the Minnesota Vikings: http://skolvikes.blogspot.com
Steph (Magedanz) and Will Bartsch in Cambodia: http://www.incambodialand.blogspot.com
Holly (Knox) Perli in Rochester, Minn.: http://knoxsoapbox.blogspot.com
UNIMAGINABLE MESS WHEN BIOLOGY SHELVES COLLAPSE
By Avery Askew, Riggs High Governor
Timing is of the essence. Nowhere is that more true than in the recent
collapse of a wall full of shelving in one of the biology classrooms.
When biology teacher Jeff Dykstra got to school on a recent Monday morning,
the strong smell of formaldehyde and a room full of shattered glass,
sprilled specimens and ruined shelving greeted him.
Sometime during the wee hours before classes started, the entire south wall
of shelving in his room pulled away from the wall and crashed to the floor,
spilling its contents all over the room.
"I am not exactly sure why the cabinets fell. It possibly could have been
due to just age or maybe the original anchors were not strong enough to hold
up the number of cabinets that were up," Dykstra said.
Despite the huge mess, it could have been worse if students had been in the
room when the collapse occurred.
"It is very possible that students may have sustained injury due to the
cabinets themselves or, as the cabinets fell, it is possible that students
may have been injured by broken glass or items in the cabinets themselves as
glass and debris were found by the wall across the room from the cabinets.
We are very thankful that this happened when students were not in the room,"
Dykstra said.
For years the shelving had held dozens of specimen-filled jars, which were
smashed on the floor in the impact. Formaldehyde and animal fetuses from
dogs to snakes flooded the floor and drowned the tile.
The collection of specimens was already large before Dykstra started
teaching at Riggs more than 10 years ago, and Dykstra and his students had
added to that number.
Not only was the room itself a mess, but the smell spilled out into the
halls. Students paraded through the hallways, plugging their noses as they
wondered about the putrid smell. Was it a meal gone wrong in the teachers'
loounge? Someone running around with cheap, raunchy-smelling perfume? Not
quite. It was just the biology room radiating the unusual stench.
"The chemical sollutions in the jars along with the mixture of air certainly
gave off an odor. However, within the day the smell was gone," Dykstra said.
The chemicals in the jars consisted mainly of formaldehyde, which is used to
preserve specimens.
While the cleaning continued, the students couldn't just take a break from
learning but relocated while the janitors cleaned up the mess. Classes were
relocated to the library for the remainder of the day, and classes in the
biology room resumed the following day. The janitors spent considerable time
cleaning and purifying the floor and the remainder of the room so that
classes coudl resume as soon as possible in their normal habitat.
Some sort of luck protected the safety of the students, saving them from
probable bumps, bruises and cuts.
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
Thursday, Nov. 6:
Jeannette Beemer (#90), Maria Tracy, Michelle Kindle, Justin Briese.
Friday, Nov. 7:
Kayla Nagle, Blair (Simon) Picchietti, Maari Sweetman.
Saturday, Nov. 8:
Laura Marsh, Jeff Everson, Shaun Keller, Conner Kramer.
Sunday, Nov. 9:
Tom Denton, Paula Weeldreyer, Bryan Konechne, Sara Hermanson, Matt
Picchietti, Katie Gourneau.
Monday, Nov. 10:
Garrett Pochop, Gladys Rose, Anne Rounds, Ryan Noyes, Sara Dvorak, Kyle
Kafka.
Tuesday, Nov. 11:
Danielle Trujillo, Carson Wyly, Rosa Iverson.
Wednesday, Nov. 12:
Anita Nicholas.
Thursday, Nov. 13:
Clark Kraemer, Kimberly Nelson, Kris Hewlett, Colin Alexander, Shelli Ness.
FOOTBALL CONTEST
Only Ellen Johnson in Kansas City with a 3-2 record managed a winning record
in last week's contest, which took a toll on everybody else. At 2-3 were
Paul Denton in Salt Lake City, Sandy Spencer and Dawn Magee in Rapid City,
Chuck Quinn in Pierre, and Eric James in Mississippi. Jason Noyes in Sioux
Falls and Max Huber in Grand Forks were 1-4, and Greg Dean in Pierre was
0-5.
Send these five winners no later than noon Saturday to parker_knox@hotmail.com:
1. Penn State @ Iowa.
2. Florida @ Vanderbilt.
3. Alabama @ LSU.
4. Oklahoma State @ Texas Tech.
5. NFL: Green Bay @ Minnesota.
FOUNDATION AWARDS MINI-GRANTS
Twice annually, the Pierre Educational Foundation awards mini-grants to
students, educators, and members of the Pierre community. Since the
mini-grant program was established in the fall of 1996, more than $96,000
has been awarded to various educational projects in the Pierre community.
The goal of the mini-grant program is to encourage teachers to focus beyond
standard curriculum; sharpen instructional ideas and techniques that can be
adapted by other teachers and schools; raise the educational performance of
students of all ages; offer solutions for urgent educational challenges;
provide a way for the private sector to support educational projects through
a non-profit charitable organization; and establish directed or non-directed
scholarships to encourage and support post-secondary study.
The Pierre Educational Foundation has awarded the fall 2008 mini-grants to
the following organizations:
ü $545.00 to Hope Armstrong at Georgia Morse Middle School for “Marble
Roller Coasters!” This grant will teach the sixth-grade students the
standard for physical science---describe how push/pull forces act on an
object producing motion. The marble’s course would allow the students to
experience success or failure immediately and first-hand.
ü $650.00 to Karen Pogany at Jefferson Elementary for “Portable Pages.” This
grant will provide each child in Mrs. Pogany’s classroom the opportunity to
read “just right” books with their parents nightly. Currently, Mrs. Pogany
does not have enough books at higher levels to sustain the project for the
most advanced first-grade readers.
ü $1,039.32 to Bob Gill at T.F. Riggs High School for “Multi-Media Super
Computer Lab.” This grant will allow Mr. Gill to put together eight
high-speed computers that have all the requirements to create and produce
digital technology. This is the final phase of the Multi-Media Project.
ü $2,000.00 to Bethany Amundson at T.F. Riggs High School for “Pierrecussion
Drumline.” This grant will cover the purchase of one snare drum, one set of
marching quad toms, and one bass drum, and the carriers for each. The
current equipment is over 10 years old, and many of the drums are cracked,
broken and falling apart. Through drumline performances, students learn
various math concepts such as fractions and division and gain
self-confidence and respect by being part of this group and performing in
the community and at various state events. In addition to the PEF funding,
they will also be raising additional funds.
The Pierre Educational Foundation promotes the further educational
development of the Pierre School District students, staff and graduates
through the delivery of quality educational opportunities and resources. The
Foundation has sought to involve the community in perpetuating a high
quality education system for the students in Pierre Schools. The Foundation
is doing exactly that. Each year, it helps to provide classroom materials,
technological equipment, various student activities and scholarships. The
Foundation truly is helping students, parents, administration, faculty and
staff to make the Pierre School District a place of real excellence.
For more information on the Pierre Educational Foundation, visit
www.pierreeducationalfoundation.org or contact Kim Brakke at (605) 222-7781
or kim@pierreeducationalfoundation.org.
GEOGRAPHY QUIZ ANSWERS
1. South Carolina; 2. Nevada; 3. Louisiana; 4. Alaska; 5. New Mexico.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMMENTARY #7
Sen. Obama in his speech at Grant Park on Election Night:
"America, we have come so far. We have seen so much. But there is so much
more to do. So tonight, let us ask ourselves---if our children should live
to see the next century, if my daughters should be so lucky to live as long
as Ann Nixon Cooper (age 106), what change will they see? What progress will
we have made?
"This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our
time---to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our
kids to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the
American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth---that out of many, we
are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism
and doubt, and those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that
timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people . . . yes, we can."
Vol. 10, No. 9; Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
LEST WE FORGET
With Veterans Day less than two weeks away, here is a link to a moving
tribute each of us should take five minutes to watch. Then send it to
veterans you know or others who would appreciate it, including veterans of
our current wars and those who are currently serving:
<http://www.managedmusic.com/php/BYGIndex.php?page=playBYG>
VIADUCT STANDS FIRM AGAIN Score another one for Pierre’s railroad bridge.
The viaduct over Pierre Street stood firm early Monday morning when it was
hit by a Freightliner semi tractor-trailer, which was north bound on Pierre
Street after turning off Sioux Avenue. As usual, there was no damage to the
bridge, but the tractor-trailer sustained $20,000 in damage. The accident
was reported at 7:03 a.m. Thomas Blubaugh, 31, of Peninsula, Ohio, was the
driver of the rig. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.")
NEED WE TELL YOU HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS?
Automatic defibulator (AED) training is being held Friday at St. Mary’s
Healthcare Center.
St. Mary’s Foundation has sponsored the purchase of AED’s for several years,
offering non-profit organizations a partial grant to purchase the equipment
and help for-profit businesses order the AED’s at a discount rate. An
estimated 20 AED’s have been purchased through the Foundation for local
churches, hunting lodges, community centers and other groups. The free
class, scheduled to last 90 minutes, starts at 8:30 a.m. in the fifth floor
classroom. Access to the classroom is through the back of the old hospital
building through the handicapped entrance and then via the elevator to the
fifth
floor. To register for the training, call 224-3451 and leave your name and
number. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR News.") REGISTRATION FOR PARADE OF
LIGHTS IS OPEN
Registration forms are now available for the eighth annual Parade of Lights,
which is Friday, Nov. 28. Forms can be picked up at the Pierre Area Chamber
of Commerce or at downtown businesses. Pre-registration forms must be turned
in by Nov. 24. The parade, which goes through downtown Pierre, begins with
line up at 5:30 p.m. and the parade at 6:30. KCCR Radio will again broadcast
the parade live.
For more information on the parade, call Jami Beck at 222-2432, Dennis James
at 224-9532 or Mary Cerney at 280-5976. (News courtesy of "Today's KCCR
News.")
BUFFALOES/LADY BUFFS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Cross country: Stanley County's Courtney Ziebart placed sixth in the state
"A" girls race at Huron Saturday in a time of 16:55.3. Clayton Reinhard
placed 78th in the boys' "A" race in 19:16.4.
Volleyball: The Lady Buffs will play Cheyenne-Eagle Butte and McLaughlin
takes on Mobridge-Pollock in the semifinals of District 12A at Mobridge next
Thursday. The two winners play for the district title later that same
evening.
Football: In the regular-season finale the Buffaloes lost to Winner, 42-0.
Austin Iverson carried 13 times for 82 yards for Stanley County. In the
first round of the playoffs Tuesday, Stanley County lost at Bennett County,
28-6, to end the season. The Stanley County touchdown came on a 10-yard pass
play in the third quarter from Josh Rogers to Kyle Tibbetts.
LARRY JOHNSON TO BE HONORED BY MUSIC EDUCATORS
If you watch the live telecast of All-State Chorus and Orchestra Saturday
night (8 p.m. SDPTV), you will see Pierre's own Larry Johnson receive the
Distinguished Service to Music Award from the South Dakota Music Educators
Association. The presentation will take place during the concert.
Larry retired last spring after serving as Riggs High band director since
1991 and after 35 years of teaching---three years in Menno, two years in
Clark and 30 years in Pierre. But his service to music has also included
five summers as musician (and other jobs!) at Black Hills Playhouse,
director of numerous musical productions in the school and the community,
performing as Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" three different times, forming
and conducting the Over Forte big-band orchestra, directing the South
Madison Street Blues jazz vocal group and a Dixieland band, directing the
Ss. Peter & Paul folk group for 29 years and directing the Capital City
Band.
Riggs High's singers in All-State Chorus will be Destiny Barajas, Kris
Monroe, Rebecca Fahey, Jeremy Marsh (fourth time!), Patrick Gengler (fourth
time!), Rebecca Hahn, Megan Meier, Michael Burke, Megan Snow, Jonathan Nold,
Paige Jones, Nicholas Burke, Amanda Gallegos, Joshua Dutt, Anna Arch and
Daniel Fry.
Sully Buttes' All-State Chorus members are Kylee Lamb, Brandon Sieck,
Elizabeth Lamb and Jordan Lamb. GOVERNORS/LADY GOVS SPORTS ROUNDUP Cross
country: The Governors placed fourth in the state "AA" run at Huron
Saturday, led by Alec Espeland as the state runner-up in a time of 16:14.
Ben Jacobson was 21st in 16:55.8, Bryce Drapeaux 36th in 17:20.0, Kris
Monroe 40th in 17:22.7, Tyler Propst 59th in 17:52.25, Tyler Sarringar 68th
in 18:05.15, and Aaron Propst 76th in 18:20.55. The Lady Govs placed 12th as
a team in the state race, led by Bridget Simmons, completing a great season
with a third-in-the-state finish in 16:06.9. Jamie Chalcraft was 20th in
16:50.3, Courtney Brandt 67th in 18:27.78, Tessa Bollinger 105th in
20:00.68, Hannah Strohman 110th in 20:26.43, Dacey Beck 111th in 20:40.08
and Taeler Monfore 112th in 20:55.38.\ Volleyball: The Lady Govs defeated
Yankton, 3-2, behind Steph Paluch's 27 assists, 17 kills and five service
aces and Amanda Stout's 41 assists. Pierre is assured of hosting a district
semifinal match at Riggs High next Thursday, Nov. 6.
Football: Pierre lost to Brookings, 23-13, to finish 1-8 and lost out in
making the playoffs. Danny Mayer scored on a 10-yard run in the third
quarter. Graham Schuetzle passed to Scott Cichos on a 64-yard TD play in the
final minute. Starting running back Tanner Schaefer was lost on the first
play of the game due to an ankle injury.
This week's schedule:
* Volleyball: Tonight, @ Aberdeen Central; Nov. 6, home in District 3AA
semifinal match vs. Mitchell (Huron @ Aberdeen in the other semifinal).
CHARGERS/LADY CHARGERS SPORTS ROUNDUP
Football: Sully Buttes defeated Hoven/Edmunds Central, 32-14, to finish the
regular season at 4-4. Caleb Kemink scored twice and Hayden Handcock and
Herman Kleinsasser once each. In the playoff opener Tuesday night at New
Underwood, the Chargers won 28-6 to advance to the regional title game
against Philip Monday. Caleb Kemink gained 220 yards and scored three
touchdowns in 26 carries. Hayden Handcock passed to Jamie Ramirez for the
other Charger touchdown.
Volleyball: The Lady Chargers lost to Winner, 3-2, Monday night. In District
6B Sully Buttes will open play Tuesday at Eureka-Bowdle, and that winner
goes to Hoven for the semifinals next Thursday.
THOUGHTS WHILE WAITING FOR CHURCH TO START #1
Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.
LAST WEEKEND OF PIERRE PLAYERS SHOW
"Talking With . . ." features 11 local actresses sharing in the telling of
stories, some hilarious, some poignant and some both. The first show of
Pierre Players' 41st season will conclude with 7:30 p.m. performances
tonight and Friday and Saturday at the Grand Opera House. For ticket
reservations call 224-7826.
MEANWHILE, AT HOMESTAKE . . .
"The Phantom of the Opera House" includes entertainment, a silent auction,
hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting from all of South Dakota's wineries. The
event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Homestake Opera
House in Lead. Tickets will be available at the door.
MILITARY ADDRESSES
Brent Chittum: brentchittum@gmail.comSean Corcoran: SADplayer@hotmail.com
Dallas Cronin: dallas.cronin@malmstrom.af.mil Seth Deal: deal13s@yahoo.comErickson,
Zach: ericksonza@srt.comZach Frisby: allamerican56@msn.comJason Fuhrer:
jfuhrer45@hotmail.comArmando Garza: garzaa3@hotmail.comBen Gloe:
mashift4ter@hotmail.comEric Hipple: eric.hipple@us.army.milRyan Hipple:
rlhipple@gmail.comEric James: eric.james@keesler.af.milAdam Johnson:
Adam.charles.johnson@us.army.milNick Johnson: nicholas.johnson5@us.army.milKyle
Kafka: kyle.kafka@us.army.milSeth Kropuenske: seth.kropuenske@us.army.milEvan
Lee: OSPF42@hotmail.comMike Lewis: MikeLewis87@aol.comReed Ludwig:
reed.ludwig@us.army.milTom Martin: thomas.martin14@us.army.milMatt
Picchietti: mpicchietti@hotmail.comRyan Russell: raindeer_hunter@hotmail.comKyrissa
Sandal: kyrissa.m.sandal@afghan.swa.army.milBrady Smith: cincinus50@yahoo.comChad
Snodgrass: arthur.snodgrass@us.army.milDanielle Trujillo: trujild@port-royal.navy.milEric
Wallace: eric.wallace@us.army.milBrendan Whitebird: phantom_snake789@hotmail.comColin
Whitebird: sonics316@hotmail.comZack Word: zword46@msn.com WEDDING DAYSJan.
23, 2009: Jason Sikkink/Sonya Lopez.Feb. 14, 2009: Jeff Mehlhaff/Brittany
Lowery.March 7, 2009: Thad Stofferahn/Aubrey Hunt.May 2, 2009: Mat Ripperger/Bre
Heisinger.May 16, 2009: Jay Cappellano/Kasey Anderson.June 6, 2009: Dmitri
Melius/Jenna Schiefelbein.June 20, 2009: Nick Renemans/Chelsey Roberts.July
3, 2009: Nathan Barnes/Carrie Schlaak.Aug. 1, 2009: Blake Norman/Randi
McQuistion.
SIGN OF THE TIMES
A George W. Bush tie on sale for $2.99 at the Thrift Store in Pierre last
weekend. (True story!)
BLOGS DIRECTORY
Nikki (Peterson) Kachelmyer in the Twin Cities: http://www.clairesfamily.blogspot.com
Parker Knox in Vermillion: http://parker-parkersposts.blogspot.com
Max Huber in Grand Forks: http://maxtopten.blogspot.com
Brad Johnston in the Twin Cities: http://www.bloogue.net/blog/
Becky (Eich) Watson in the Twin Cities: http://www.watsonswatch.blogspot.com
Brad Lowery in the Twin Cities: http://www.nyrr.org/races/pro/usa_distance/bradlowery.asp
Scott and Stacy (Alt) Decker in Lincoln: http://www.deckerkrew.blogspot.com
Calyn (Cronin) Hauck in Portland, Ore.: http://www.mamatoo.blogspot.com
Aaron Chittum in Sioux Falls: http://achittum.blogspot.com
Michael Knudson on the Minnesota Vikings: http://skolvikes.blogspot.com
Steph (Magedanz) and Will Bartsch in Cambodia: http://www.incambodialand.blogspot.com
Holly (Knox) Perli in Rochester, Minn.: http://knoxsoapbox.blogspot.com
PEOPLE NEWS
Taylor Smalley, senior at Riggs High School, has been honored by the South
Dakota Golf Association as its Junior Female Golfer of the Year for 2008.
She won the SDGA Junior Girls Championship by one stroke at Broadland Creek
National Golf Course in Huron after firing rounds of 69 and 76. The winner
of the Class AA state high school championship last spring, Smalley also
finished 12th in the Women’s Amateur Championship at Elmwood Golf Course in
Sioux Falls.
Riggs High alumnus Brandon Coyle, who earned his previous degrees at South
Dakota School of Mines and Technology, is now in his first semester at the
University of Washington in Seattle where he is pursuing his Ph.D. in
chemical engineering. Brandon says he is looking to go into the biotech
field.
Ryan Russell is an instructor pilot in the U.S. Air Force at Laughlin Air
Force Base in Texas. "Flying is great and very rewarding," he wrote last
week. Ryan, who bought his first house in August, is finding household
projects to keep himself busy in his free time. He will be home in South
Dakota for about two weeks at Christmastime.
The Pierre Swim Team is beginning this winter season with nearly 130
swimmers on the roster. That is a 25% increase from last winter. (Michael
Phelps and Dana Torres maybe had something to do with that!) The first meet
of the season will be the Pierre Invitational at the Aquatic Center Nov.
8-9. Two PST alumni are now swimming with Division I university programs,
including Morgan McLain at Boise State and Quinn Holden at South Dakota
State.
Our sympathy to Don and Dan Hosman in Pierre and the rest of their family on
the death of their sister, Shirley Hosman Ryan, who died in Sioux Falls at
the age of 71. Her late husband was Dr. Jim Ryan, a native of Onida. The
Ryans' sons were prominent wrestlers for Mobridge High School in the '70s
and '80s.
A casual celebration of the life of Tony Dean will be held at the conference
room of the AmericInn in Fort Pierre at 5 p.m. Saturday and running into the
evening. Tony, whose real name was Anthony DeChandt, is survived by his wife
Darlene and their children, Cameron DeChandt, Melissa DeChandt, Alexia
DeChandt and Anthony DeChandt and two grandchildren.
Reed Ludwig of Onida was one of the South Dakota Army National Guard
soldiers who returned home last week with Bravo Battery of the 147th Field
Artillery of the SDANG. They had been in Iraq since January. "We had a great
tour with a great unit," Reed wrote last week.
Matt Picchietti has been joined by his wife, Blair (Simon), at Fort Irwin,
Calif., where he continues to be stationed.
Michael Tveidt's North Dakota State basketball team was picked in the
preseason poll to finish second in the Summit League this season. In the
10-team league the top eight teams will qualify for the league tournament at
the Sioux Falls Arena in March. From there the champion advances to the NCAA
tournament.
Brendan Whitebird returned to the United States last week after 15 months in
Iraq. Brendan said his unit moved from Sadr City to Baghdad, then to Mosul
in August and spent the rest of their tour there. He now is based in Germany
till February, then will join an Airborne unit at Fort Polk, La.
Dustin and Reagan (Schanzenbach) Byrum son Lincoln was baptized a week ago
Sunday at the Congregational Church in Sioux Falls.
Matt Farris had an assist on one of the Sioux Falls Stampede's goals in a
5-3 loss to Indiana last weekend and now has two assists so far this season.
The Stampede also lost to Indiana 4-2 in the other weekend game. The
Stampede plays at Fargo tonight and against Tri-City in Kearney, Neb.,
Saturday night.
Remember the 90th birthday celebration open house in honor of Jeannette
Beemer, whose actual 90th birthday will be next Thursday, Nov. 6. The open
house will be from 4 to 6 p.m. (with a short program at 5:00) at the View 34
Restaurant next to Hillsview Golf Course. (No gifts, please!) If you can't
be in Pierre for the open house but wish to send greetings, Jeannette's mail
address is 1612 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501.
Small World Dept.: Last month Reid LeBeau of Minneapolis was in Albuquerque
for a national Indian gaming fall conference. He chose to fly home via
Frontier Airlines through Denver. On the return flight Reid dressed in his
blaze red McCain-Palin shirt (now there's a surprise) to see what kind of
reaction he would get in the terminals. As he boarded his flight to
Minneapolis-St. Paul and about to take his seat, he heard someone call his
name. Sitting right in front of him was fellow Riggs High graduate Dr. Tara
Peterson. Reid said he hadn't seen Tara since at least 1999. They rearranged
seats and spent the flight catching up. Reid wrote, "She mentioned that, had
I not worn the shirt, she may not have known it was me. I think that was her
extremely polite way of telling me that I have really let myself go and
would it have killed me to shave that day. But she said when she saw the
shirt, that was a dead giveaway."
These were Riggs High's results at the oral interpretation tournament hosted
in Pierre last weekend: Oratory, varsity second place, Savannah Ivey;
varsity third place, Evan Livermore. Poetry, novice first place, Rachel
Howard. Humor, novice first place, Adelyn Crabtree. Readers' theatre, second
place, Rachel Howard, Adelyn Crabtree, Abraham Kanz, Joey Knofcynski,
Madelline Schultz.
Sean Corcoran thought he was finished with deployments, but he's leaving
this week on another one. He wrote last week to say he would be leaving Fort
Hood, Texas, this week, bound for Kuwait for, as he put it, "nine to ??
months." He's been told he will have R&R in April, but that is subject to
change, of course. For a four-day pass before deployment, Sean went to Las
Vegas and now sports a unistash. He could use encouragement from friends at
the address listed above in our military address list.
The cast of the Riggs High drama department's fall play, "Harvey," includes
seniors Emily Coghlin, Mathias Dosch, Katie Lingle, Evan Livermore, Thomas
Butler, Jeremy Marsh, Kimmy Neyhart, Jade Neeman and Mark Lueders, junior
Jenna Feiler and sophomores Coral Neeman and Sam Leidholt. Performance
nights are Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 15, 17-18, under the direction
of Ms. Hyrma Zakahi.
Former Riggs High wrestling coach Rick Jensen of Rapid City, who was a
four-time high school state wrestling champion and the winningest wrestler
in SDSU history, will be inducted into the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame at
the Festival of Champions on the Brookings campus Saturday.
The SDSU club hockey team on which Brian Hermanson and Casey Buechler play
takes on Dordt College of Iowa twice this weekend---Friday in Sioux Center
and Saturday in Brookings.
The USD club hockey team swamped Kansas University, 15-1 and 8-3, in games
last week. The Coyotes play Iowa State Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in
Yankton. The Pierre connection on the USD team includes Collin Smith, Jordan
Heckenlaible, Jake Wagner, Curtis Egan, Seth Parsons and Riley Hultman.
The SDSU Collegian newspaper had a series of comment articles this week on
whether SDSU should play USD in athletics from now on---one said "yes," one
said "maybe" and one said "no." The "no" article was authored by Riggs High
alumnus Chris Mangan.
Dustin Ortbahn, a biology major at SDSU, played on the SDSU men's club
soccer team this fall. They had a 4-7 record in their league in which UND
and NDSU finished on top. Dustin is eyeing some sort of professional school,
possibly medical school, following graduation from State.
The University of the Pacific Tigers open their basketball season Saturday
at home in Stockton against Cal State-Stanislaus. Our Sam Willard is a
sophomore forward for Pacific.
The Black Hills State volleyball team split a pair of games in North Dakota,
beating Valley City 3-0 and losing at Jamestown 3-1. Freshman Gina Geffre
played in all three games vs. Valley City and had two service aces and three
digs. BHSU is home Friday against Dakota State, Saturday against Mayville
and Wednesday against Mines to finish the regular season.
Josh Breske, Cody Geffre, Brady Weischedel and the BHSU football team
sustained a loss they couldn't afford Saturday, losing to Minot State,
23-13. The Yellowjackets go to Jamestown this Saturday.
The DWU men's soccer team is currently in the eighth and last available
playoff spot in the GPAC. The Tigers lost to Concordia (Neb.) 2-1 in
overtime and beat Briar Cliff, 3-2, this past week. Pierre's two freshmen,
Dane Hagen and Eric Christianson, started both games. The Briar Cliff game
was the last home game for senior Matt Dutt. DWU finishes the regular season
at Dana Saturday, and the GPAC playoffs start Tuesday.
DWU's volleyball women lost three this past week---3-2 to Concordia and 3-0
to Hastings and Dordt. Freshman Polly Gill got into one game against
Hastings and played in two games of the Dordt match, getting one kill and
two digs. DWU goes to Doane Friday, to Nebraska Wesleyan Saturday, to USF
Tuesday and starts the GPAC playoffs next Thursday.
Tyler Peterson saw action in DWU's 39-0 loss to USF, the second-rated team
in the national NAIA polls. DWU is open this week.
We couldn't locate any Brian Kemnitz stats in South Dakota Mines' 24-19
football loss to Dickinson State. The Hardrockers go to Valley City State
this Saturday, now standing at 4-4.
The Mines volleyball women lost at Jamestown, 3-0, but won at Valley City
State, 3-0. Paige Corcoran had one kill and played in two games of the
Jamestown match. Mines hosts Mayville Friday and DSU Saturday, then goes to
BHSU Wednesday to end the regular season.
Doyle Holden is a sophomore offensive lineman at Dakota State in Madison.
The Trojans, now 2-6, lost to Jamestown College, 38-21, last week. They make
the long trek to Dickinson State this Saturday.
Freshman Morgan McLain is swimming for the Boise State swimming/diving team
in Idaho. On the first day of the recent WAC Shootout in Las Cruces, N.M.,
Morgan was third in the 100m. backstroke in 1:00.11 and her 200m freestyle
relay team placed third in 1:39.35. BSU lost that day to Northern Arizona,
103-139, and to New Mexico State, 106-136. The next day, however, Boise
State beat Northern Colorado, 117-65, and Air Force Academy, 155-87. Morgan
swam on the 400m medley team which beat both other schools in 3:59.47. She
was also second in the 200m backstroke in 2:11.26, just .23 behind a
teammate who won the event. Boise State swims this Saturday in a dual at San
Jose State.
Freshman Alexis Yackley from Sully Buttes High and the Iowa State women's
basketball team opens the season Sunday afternoon at home in Ames in an
exhibition game against Buena Vista.
Sophomore forward Michael Tveidt (Riggs '06) and the North Dakota State
Bison open their basketball season Tuesday in Fargo in an exhibition game
against the University of Mary.
Onida sophomore Katelynn Lamb and the BHSU women's basketball team plays
twice this weekend in the Mines Classic in Rapid City. BHSU plays Dordt
College Friday at 1 p.m. MDT and plays Dana College at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Sierra Moeller, sophomore forward who played high school ball at both Sully
Buttes and Riggs High, starts her second basketball season at Boise State in
Idaho Saturday in an afternoon exhibition game against Lewis & Clark State.
It will be Senior Day this Saturday for Tony Rislov and the other seniors on
the Southwest Minnesota State football team when Northern plays in Marshall.
The Mustangs lost to Minnesota State-Mankato, 34-14, last Saturday.
Speaking of Southwest Minnesota State, two of the players on the men's
basketball roster there this new season are former Mitchell Kernels---senior
Ryan Krome and freshman Jordan Miller.
The USF men's soccer team had their Senior Day, and our own Eric Schmidt was
one of the seniors recognized. The Cougars defeated Midland Lutheran, 2-1,
and tied Northwestern, 2-2, in overtime. Now 7-1-2 in the GPAC, USF is tied
for second place. They play at Dordt College today and at Concordia (Neb.)
Saturday to end the regular season.
The USF women's soccer team honored Ariana Hunt and other seniors on their
Senior Day. The Lady Cougars won twice this week, 4-2 over Midland Lutheran
and 3-0 over Northwestern. They play at Dordt today and at Concordia
Saturday to end the regular season.
The Mary men's soccer team beat York (Neb.) 4-2 and beat Wisconsin-Superior
3-2. Freshman goalie Will Corcoran played the second half of the York match,
allowed two goals but made eight saves. The Marauders play Friday at Upper
Iowa.
The Mary women are tied for second place in the Northern Sun conference with
a 10-8 record and were ranked 10th in the Central Region this week. Pier |