Howard Kramer Gray 88 Monday, May 23 Sioux Falls Howard Kramer Gray was born in Sayre, Pa.
admin
Controversy regarding legalities of city’s lagoon discharge
Highway Superintendent Kent Austin noted to the commissioners during the meeting held Tuesday, May 23 that he did hire Tiadra Simmermon of Marion for summer help.
HANGING ON
HANGING ON Kindergartners through sixth graders in Parker took part in Field Day last week, Thursday, May 26 for their final day of school.
Soggy spring slows planting
Recent rainfalls throughout the area have left many fields too wet to plant. Some fields, like this one, northwest of Parker, is under water in spots, making spring planting impossible for now.
Robert “Bob” Elliot
Robert “Bob” Elliot 73 Thursday, May 12 Parker Robert Hartley Elliot was born on July 21, 1942 at Dows, Iowa to Orvis and Avis (March) Elliot.
Zack Anderson joins the Elite “7’ Club” at Garretson
Zack Anderson continued to provide thrills and break records, but this time it was one for the ages as he became only the sixth boy in South Dakota history to clear 7’!
Alice Woltzen Weeldreyer
Alice Woltzen Weeldreyer 100 Monday, April 11 Marion Alice was born on Jan. 28, 1916 to Winnie and Angie (Bronson) Baker in Esmond.
Esther L. Sisson
Esther L. Sisson 89 Sunday, April 10 Sioux Falls Esther was born on Sept. 10, 1926, the eldest child of Ray and Laura (Finn) Bousfield on their farm near Parker.
Richard Alan Gering
Richard Alan Gering 63 Monday, April 11 Marion Richard Alan Gering was born on July 6, 1952 at Sioux Falls to Sidney and Helen (Nielsen) Gering.
Funds, projects and prestigious awards
Business Manager Jim Vogel discussed many items on the school board agenda during the meeting held Monday, April 11. He noted the bank franchise fee was $20,381 similar to what the amount has been the last few years.
Saying “yes” to gluten free treats
Aunique gluten free bakery located in the (Heart of the City) of downtown Parker provides food sensitive people with a “yes” to foods they could not eat before.
Season almost complete; Four wrestlers headed to State
Season almost complete; Four wrestlers headed to State The Parker Youth Wrestling team had another great year.
Donald Rayburn
Donald Rayburn 69 Wednesday, March 23 Hurley Donald lost his battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia on Wednesday, March 23.
Donald Dale Rayburn was born Sept.
Ione “Sis” Joffer
Joffer Joffer 81 Saturday, March 26 Freeman Ione B. “Sis” Miller was born on Sept. 24, 1934 in McCook County to Will and Caroline (Mathews) Miller.
Dahl three months into new position
There is a new face at the front desk at the Parker City Office. Misty Dahl, who is originally from Lennox, but has lived in Parker for the past 15 years, has taken over as the new deputy finance officer.
Cold day for a hunt
Hats, gloves, boots and even umbrellas were needed last weekend at the Parker Chamber of Commerce’s annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Matilda (Dykstra) Visser
Matilda (Dykstra) Visser 98 Monday, March 7 Monroe Matilda was born in Monroe to Peter and Gertie (Prues) Dykstra on Nov.
City Council holds monthly meeting
On the agenda and up for discussion during last week’s Parker City Council meeting were several small items of discussion including adding names to the ambulance roster,
Facility approved
Derrick Preheim of Preheim Feedlots LLC petitioned the Turner County Board of Adjustments for a conditional use permit for a large CAFO located in lots three and four of the NW1/4
Chester avenges early upset, edges Pheasants
After a blizzard halted most of the activities in eastern South Dakota early last week, the Parker boys basketballteam was on the road last week facing off against the fifth ranked Chester Flyers.