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Pheasants cruise to district title
In what many were pegging as a tough district title game, the Parker Pheasants entered the Freeman Public gym to face off against the Flyers for a
Polar Plunge a success Thousands raised for nursing home
The seventh annual Pioneer Polar Bear Club Swan Lake Plunge was held at the Swan Lake Christian Camp on Saturday, Feb.
Menno ends girl’s season
After two heartbreaking losses to class ‘A’ opponents in the final days of the regular season the Parker girls were looking to put all that behind
Second half surge lifts Parker Pheasants roll into districts
Coming off a 10 day break, the Parker Pheasants were back in action last Thursday in Freeman, a gym they will need to become familiar with
Jensen, Andersen earn state medals
The Parker wrestling team managed to qualify four wrestlers to Aberdeen this The Parker wrestling team managed to qualify four wrestlers to Aberdeen this past weekend for
Former linebacker to speak
Pioneer Memorial Foundation will be hosting the third Annual Foundation Gala Event on Friday, March 14 at the Bridges of Beresford Golf Club.
One child’s selfless act
From giant boxes tied with pretty ribbons and bows to colorful bags full of tissue paper and surprises, gifts at Christmas and birthday presents always seem
Pheasants smack Beavers Boys on roll-10th straight win
After dismantling neighboring Viborg-Hurley the Parker boys were once again on the road, this time heading to perennial power Hanson to face the Beavers.
Four wrestlers heading to state
Chase Andersen, Kordell Buyck, Justice Verhey, and Payton Jensen will lead the Pheasant charge into Aberdeen this weeked as all four Parker wrestlers qualified for the
James Kermit Holm
James Kermit Holm, 58 died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at his home.
James Kermit Holm was born on August 19, 1955 to Kermit and Phyllis (Gorham) Holm at Viborg, SD.
Mildred Steward
Mildred J. Steward, 89 died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at her home.
Mildred J. Berthelsen was born on Sep.
Dancing queens
Tutus, sparkles, ballet shoes and feathery hats are all just a few of the items young girls, known as the Parker Stars can be seen
Lady Cougars outgun Pheasants
Coming off a disappointing loss to Centerville the Parker girls were on the road heading to Hurley last Friday.
Fourth graders finish their season
The fourth grade Parker boys finished their second successful season in the Big Sioux Youth Basketball League on Saturday, Feb.
Joffer signs with Northern
Last week Reid Joffer, senior at Parker High School, accepted a scholarship offer from Northern State University to play football for the Wolves, starting in the fall.
Joffer had caught the attention
Lucille Johnson
Lucille E. Johnson, 99, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 at Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls.
Charlaine Sattler
Charlaine C. Sattler, 63 died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 at her home.
Charlaine Claire Bertus was born on Dec.
Career fair held in Irene
Thursday, Feb. 13, was the date of this year’s Regional Career Fair sponsored by the Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project (SEFP) since 2004 in the Turner County, McCook County and/or Hutchinson County
Dancing the night away
Over 150 dads and da ughters, grandpas and granddaughters and other young ladies and significant male role models took part in last Saturday’s Father Daughter dance.