81 Wednesday, Sept. 29 Lennox Crystal DiAnn Erickson was born on Dec. 2, 1939, in Hendricks, Minn. the daughter of Hjalmer (who always referred to her as DiAnn) and Cora Jennie (Hugos) Erickson. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1957 as homecoming queen....
81 Sunday, Oct. 3 Sioux Falls Jim was born on Jan. 30, 1940 in Parker, South Dakota to John and Harriet (Hovaldt) Cink. He attended school in Parker and graduated from Parker High School in 1958. He attended Dakota State University and received a teaching degree in...
75 Friday, Sept. 24 Willow, Alaska He was born on Oct. 29, 1945, in Sioux Falls to the late Calvin Buehler Schaefer and Lucille Mary Elliott. In 2009 Keith made his journey to Alaska, where he began his residency in Willow. Keith spent two years in the United State...
Katie Bialas eyes up a ball near the net last week against Lennox (photo by Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker volleyball squad traveled to neighboring rival Lennox last week facing off against the Orioles and getting back to their winning ways. Parker...
Parker boys Cross Country runners Jevin Erickson, Alek Kuchta and Lincoln Kippes stand before the meet (photo submitted) Shane Merrill | Sports The Par-Mar golf course played host to the Big East Conference Cross Country meet last Thursday with several Parker runners...
Jaivyn DeBoer tries to sneak past a MCM defender last week (photo by Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Parker welcomed a ranked McCook Central-Montrose football team to town last Friday night facing off against the Fighting Cougars. Parker hung tough early, and...
Dawn Rye | Writer With harvest in motion across most of the Midwest, things can quickly “go up in smoke,” especially with a combine or equipment fire in dry conditions. If a fire erupts and starts spreading within the field, act quickly and try to contain it. The most...
Dawn Rye | Writer More than 1.7 million combat-wounded service people have received the Purple Heart. The medal represents the Badge of Military Merit to acknowledge soldiers who showed courage and valor on the battlefield. However, South Dakota is coming up...
Dawn Rye | Writer Farmers are preparing to fire up their tractors earlier than usual this year. They perform an essential service, providing food and other products that consumers commonly take for granted. Most of the families who live and work on a farm understand...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The City Council has spent the past several weeks considering and discussing the proposed 2022 budget for the City of Parker. The Council first met in to review and discuss the Administrator and Finance Officer’s proposed...
Dawn Rye | Writer One resident who shows professionalism, enthusiasm, a leader at heart and is engaged in the community was honored recently with the New Librarian of the Year award. Audrea Buller was nominated for her contagious attitude within her community;...
79 Thursday, Sept. 9 Wagner Gary Anderson was born Aug. 22, 1942 in Sioux Falls, SD the son of Otto and Jessie (Smith) Anderson. Gary graduated from Parker High School in 1960. Gary married Sharon Larson on Dec. 15, 1962 at First Baptist Church in Parker....
89 Monday, September 27 Marion He was born on June 27, 1932 in Marion the son of Jacob and Katie Berg. He served in the U.S. Army, spending some time in Germany coming home in December of 1953. On Sept. 16, 1956 he married Marilyn Spomer, they were...
53 Thursday, Sept. 30 Parker Melissa (Missy) was born on Aug. 10, 1968, in Mitchell to Dale and Ruth (Kippes) Thomas. From the time she was born, she was a fighter. Missy was born with heart complications, and fought her entire life to be there for her family, husband...
90 Saturday, Sept. 30 Freeman He was born Sept. 12, 1931 to Walter and Linda Kaufman Lehmann. He attended District 32 and Hurley High School. He was baptized May 25, 1947 at Salem Mennonite Church where he was an active member of the...
90 Tuesday, Sept. 28 Parker Wilbur Wayne Quick was born on Nov. 20, 1930 to John and Nora (Smith) Quick. He was the fourth of five children; joining Chester, Faye and Violet, then followed by Willis. He enlisted into the United States Navy in 1948. Wayne was a pom-pom...
Lexi Even sets up a hitter during a recent match (photo by Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports Writer The Parker volleyball squad was coming off two tough losses to conference teams, but traveled to the Pentagon in Sioux Falls looking to rebound. First in the...
Ray Travnicek tries to push past a defensive player during a recent game (photo by Shane Merrill) Using a strong second half effort, the Flandreau Fliers were able to defend the Parker Pheasants last Friday night in Big East Conference football action in Flandreau....
It was another successful Summer Reading Program at the Parker Public Library! There were 101 participants who together read nearly 61,000 minutes! The library hosted several exciting events that included the Summer Reading Kick Off at the park, Vet...
Dawn Rye | Writer Welcome to Twisted Pine Lodge, where family and friends can spend a lazy afternoon connecting by playing board games, enjoying the outdoor propane grill, or relaxing by the firepit making memories with smores and laughter. A unique feature is all the...
