78 Tuesday, June 29 Milford, Mass. George was a generous, wise and kind man whose life was a blessing to his loving family and many friends. He was born in 1943 in Sioux Falls. George was the eldest child of George and Evelyn Jongeling. His childhood was spent...
Dawn Rye |Writer In a sense, everyone edits written materials. From book writers, speakers, students and journalists. Professional editors work in a variety of industries and take on countless different tasks. But no matter what project an editor is tackling, the goal...
Last week Parker’s veterinarian Josh Steibart talked to the kids and adults about the importance of taking care of your pets. Elliot Christensen views the toothbrush used on a horse while brother Patrick is interested in another veterinarian tool that helps take care...
Dawn Rye |Writer Everyone could say they go the extra mile when it comes to working. However, almost no one does it without sacrifice and hard work. An extra mile is a place filled with opportunities that could make a difference. Recently, Rutland School District...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor COVID canceled so many events last year, including Parker’s annual Alumni Banquet. But this year, the event, which will now be called the Parker All School Reunion, will be held Saturday, Aug. 14. The class of 1971 will be...
Dawn Rye | Writer The American Rescue Plan Act enacted in March authorized the expanded Child Tax Credit. Part of this expansion is the 2021 tax credit to families by sending them direct payments rather than having them wait until they prepare their 2021 taxes in...
Dawn Rye | Writer Starting Thursday, July 15 through December 2021, parents who qualify for the American Rescue Plan Act and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would be sending monthly payments direct deposit, paper checks, or through debit cards. These payments...
POET, the world’s largest biofuels producer, appears in a new short film as part of the series Nature’s Building Blocks, produced by BBC StoryWorks. The digital movie was directed by BBC StoryWorks, the commercial content division of BBC Global News. Presented by the...
Brady Beyer looks to pitch in a recent game (photo by Kirsten Wieman) Fresh off their league tournament championship, the Parker blue squad won two more games last week, with one contest remaining this season. First off in the week Parker faced Tea Reiland. Parker had...
Parker Red 12U was able to blow away the Canton C-Hawks last week and did it with just eight players. The first inning was blow for blow for both teams. Parker took the lead early, as Brady Beyer reached bases on a HBP while Luke Travnicek singled, scoring Beyer. Jack...
Learning bike safety through obstacle course Recently, some Parker kids took part in the bicycle safety rodeo hosted by Turner County Deputy Colter Hendrix and Turner County Emergency Manager Brad Georgeson at the Turner County fairgrounds. Top left: Eli Mckenney...
Dawn Rye | Writer Holidays like Independence Day and other celebrations can be fun times with great memories. But making sure everyone knows about fireworks safety in dry weather conditions is important. The Turner County Emergency Manager reminds people to take...
Dawn Rye | Writer Whether big or small, a milestone can be reached with consistent achievements that add up over a 10- or 20-year span, equal something big such as retirement. For Anita Koller, her hard work and dedication help her reach her future goal, retirement....
LENNOX – A Chancellor woman has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash west of Lennox. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am was eastbound on 279th Street, a gravel road in that area. The driver...
POET Biorefining – Chancellor awarded $2,000 in grants through the 2021 Never Satisfied Community Grant Program. Two organizations were recipients of the 2021 grants: Marion Fire and Rescue and Chancellor Reformed Church. Marion Fire and Rescue was awarded a $1,000...
46 Friday, June 18, 2021 Parker Holly Buckman, 46, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 18, 2021 at the home of son, in Parker, of an apparent heart attack. Holly Ann Buckman was born January 24, 1975, at Viborg, the daughter of Michael and Arlyce (Christopherson) Buckman....
Parker 10U softball team The Parker 10U softball team members are from back left are Dawn Rye, Everly Abbott, Molly Hohn, Taylin Mohr, Brynlie Van del Stoep, Jema Fisher and Miranda Thompson. Middle row, Havana Rye, Trinity Knecht-Olesen, Ali Larson, Allannah Jibben,...
The Parker Red 12U baseball team was also in the league tournament last weekend, on the other side of the bracket from Parker Blue. The Red team was the #2 seed entering the tourney, and faced Tea Frank and Viborg-Hurley in their pool. In their opening game Friday...
League champs Back row: Asst. Coach Ransom Jones, Benson Jones, Colin Robertson, Dylan Dykstra, head coach Shane Merrill. Front; Drew Chester, Tyson Tycz, Rush Bleyenberg, Kaden Fosheim, Colton Davis, Marquice Bortnem, Teegun Wentzel. Coming into the league tournament...
The Parker Blue 11/12 team had a busy week last week posting two more wins in regular season play and gaining momentum before the league tourney. In their first game of the week Parker welcomed Canton Meister to Parker and ran away with a 16-5 victory. The Pheasants...
