Week of October 16, 2024
Week of October 16, 2024
By Lura Roti It's harvest in South Dakota and De Smet farmer Rob Lee is behind getting soybeans out of the field because he accepted an invitation to the White House. "It was the worst timing, but when you have the opportunity to sit in a room and meet with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture – in the White House – you don't say no," said Lee, who farms with his wife Darcie, and their three young children: Everett, Rosie and Esme. Lee is one of three young South Dakota agriculture producers...
The heifer futurity contest gives youth an opportunity to learn about the cow/calf production part of the beef industry. The heifer futurity program was visualized and started by local cattle producers to help promote the cattle industry to young producers. The program helps them understand more about the beef industry as well as gives them the opportunity to add to their own herd. The youth will learn to select a heifer calf that will mature into a productive cow. They will learn the...
Parade Float Winners Homecoming 2024 theme was "Holidays: Celebrating Thunder Success Year-Round" Community and school organization category: 3rd place- Mr. Kunz 2nd place - EC PAC 1st place - St. Paul's Lutheran church Community businesses category: 3rd place - Ricky's Restaurant 2nd place - Camby's Pass And a tie for first place with a perfect score of 100 points each Dakota Insurance Solutions and The First State Bank of Roscoe 6th-12th grade classes category: 3rd place was a tie between...
Ipswich hosted the undefeated Leola/Frederick Area in football action on Oct. 11. The game's outcome was decided in overtime. Tiger Max Kulesa ran 18 yards seconds before the second quarter ended to score six points. The Titans scored in the fourth quarter on Gavin Nickelson's one-yard run. The game ended in a 6-6 tie. L/FA scored first in the over-time, a six-yard pass to Westyn Thorpe from Noah Kippley added six more to the score. The PAT failed. Then it was the Tigers' turn. Kulesa ran...
The North Central Cross Country boys were the champions of the YTC and CSDC meet in Gettysburg Oct. 9. The NC boys topped the teams in the Mens 5,000 Meters Varsity division with 15 points. Miller was second with 20 points, followed by Highmore-Harrold with 23. Pierce Baumgerger of Miller won the mens division at 16:31.68. He was followed by Wamni Kills Crow at 16:42.38. NC had four boys in the top 10 of the varsity division. Gabe Johnson was fifth at 17:45.23. He was followed by Drew Arbach sixth, Avery Wells seventh, and Aaron Ingerson...
The Ipswich Cross Country girls were the champions of the Lake Region Conference meet in Ipswich on Oct. 9. "It was a great day for the Tigers at the Lake Region Conference meet in Ipswich. The course on our GPS watches was a true 5k at 3.10 miles so we were excited to see how fast everyone ran," said IHS coach Todd Thorson. The IHS girls topped the teams in the Womens 5,000 Meters Varsity division with 12 points. Northwestern was second with 17 followed by Warner, 22 points. "The Warner and...
The North Central Thunder football team started the scoring against Warner in Eureka on Oct. 11, but then the Monarch’s offense took over. The final score was 55-12. North Central’s Jade Jacobs got a 77-yard run on their first offensive play to give the Thunder a 6-0 lead. Then the undefeated Warner offense went to work, scoring 41 points in the first quarter. W – Payton Volk 18 run (Alec Mikkelson kick). W – Jesiah Baum 18 run. W – Volk 29 run (Chays Mansfield pass from Drew Bakeberg). W – Volk 16 pass from Bakeberg (Mikkelson...
The North Central volleyball team played Herreid/ Selby Area in Herreid on October 10. H/SA got a 3-1 win: 25-23, 21-25, 25-9, 25-22. Amree Vander Vorst had 13 kills, followed by Ella Baties with 9 kills. The team was 139 of 163 in hitting with 32 kills. Serving: North Central 70-80 5 aces (Alaina Dosch 16-18 2 aces, Vander Vorst 13-14 1 ace, Sydnee Malsam 13-14 1 ace, Camryn Witlock 14-14 1 ace) Setting: North Central 30 assists (Witlock 30) Digs: BC 123 (Dosch 30, Vander Vorst 30, Witlock 23,...
Two Tiger teams battled on Monday, Oct. 14 in Ipswich. The Tigers from Mobridge came out on top 3-2 in the volleyball game. Ipswich won the first match 25-21. Then Mobridge won the second 18-25, then play continued 27-25, 17-25. Mobridge won the tie-breaker 10-15. Marley Guthmiller had 24 kills and was 74 of 84. Kaylin Onken had 15 kills. The IHS team attack total was 167 of 190 with 44 kills. Serving: 91 of 98 five aces (Guthmiller 19 of 19 two aces, Onken 7 of 7 two aces) Setting: 162 of 164 43 assists (Josie Knutson 95 of 95 25 assists,...
Donald D. Thomas, 83, Bowdle, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Bowdle Hospital, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Bowdle, with Father Michael Griffin, Celebrant. Interment follows at the Church Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Bowdle American Legion Post No. 264 and Taps presented by Don's Great Niece, Josie Thomas. Visitation commences at Lien Funeral Home,... Full story
From the Ipswich Tribune September 18, 1930 edition Jail Break Attempt By Check Forger Oliver Melton of Oklahoma held in the Edmunds County jail on a forgery charge, endeavored to break jail last Thursday. He had sawed through one bar when discovered and his plans for escape were frustrated. Nickie Heitz who had visited with a prisoner that day was asked by Melton to obtain some saw blades for him. Heitz did not get the blades but told him where some could be found. Melton found them and began work. Heitz waived examination and will appear...
This month a variety of things are happening at the Marcus P. Beebe Memorial Library! On Saturday October 19, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., we are hosting a Ghost Thrift Painting Event. Bring your own thrifted painting or pay for supplies. The Library will participate in the Trunk or Treat Saturday October 26 and Cruella DeVil will pass out candy at the Library on Halloween. The Puzzle Table is set up for any puzzle fans, and the Ipswich Coffee Klatch meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30. We look forward to seeing you at the library...
October 21 — Cheese Pizza, green beans, broccoli, peach/pear sauce, milk October 22 — Chicken Nuggets, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, juice, homemade bun, milk October 23 — Chicken Taco, corn, salsa, refried beans, applesauce, milk October 24 — K-5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, peas; 6-12: Chef Salad, bread; Both: fruit cocktail, baby carrots, chocolate cake, milk October 25 — Nachos, corn, black beans, fresh fruit,...
October 21 — Hot Ham & Cheese, pork & beans, California blend, pears October 22 — Pulled Pork, French fries, cherry applesauce, veggie bar October 23 — Pepperoni Pizza, corn, Froot Jooce, veggie bar October 24 — Tangerine Chicken, rice, carrots, broccoli, brownie, mixed fruit October 25 — No...
