Braylon Hostetler, 13, takes aim at one of the 3-D shots at the Turner County Bowhunters facility. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Sarah Ebeling | Editor Some Turner County 4-Hers have recently become involved in archery and are taking aim at trying their luck at target...
88 Wednesday, May 15 Sioux Falls Kathleen I. Freed was born on June 15, 1930, at Parker to Golden and Dorothy (Dopp) Carrell. She grew up at Parker where she graduated from Parker High School in 1948. On May 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to James Freed at...
Parker senior Karley Peters was one of eight nominees for the Argus Leader Sports Award Banquet for Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Peters, who was also nominated last year, was a top three finalist this year along with Krista Bickley and Elizabeth Schaefer from...
Shane Merrill | Writer The Parker golfers headed to Alcester last week and once again came back with several victories. On the boys’ side Trey Christensen led the pack, taking first with a 75 while Alex Kasten was third with a 78. Also in the top 10 were Jaron Pesicka...
Grace DeWald pushes herself , breaking her personal record during the 200m dash. (Photo/Shane Merrill) By Phil Bjorneberg | Coach Competing in Platte on a windy day, the Parker athletes, almost universally, ended their regular season on high notes. The boys’...
Berneta Berens, 88, sits looking through an old album that holds memories and memorials from weddings and funerals that she has played at through the years. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Sarah Ebeling | Editor Some people hope for a lifetime that lasts 72 years. But imagine,...
A wreath of flowers stands in front of the names of the fallen officers at a past South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Service. (Photo/submitted) Dawn Rye | Writer Every day, local law enforcement officers put on a uniform, not knowing how their day will end....
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s commissioners meeting a motion was made to accept the special driveway application on 275 St. east of Parker. Highway Superintendent Kent Austin said with an existing driveway and a bad culvert the expansion of the driveway...
A lot of laughs and even a few tears were shed last Friday, May 10 at the Parker Teacher Appreciation luncheon. During the event, many teachers were honored for their years of service to Parker. A special time was held to honor seven teachers who are retiring after...
Parker Pride winners Recent Parker Pride winners from back are left Olivia Anderson, Henry Niezwaag, Alex Kuchta, Adrian McCormick, Dylan Buseman, Gabrielle Almond and McKenzie Popkes; middle row from left; Jazlene Wildeboer, Sarah Gullikson, Nolan Mitzner, Lawson...
Parker Pride winners Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left; Clayton Pankratz, Garrit Postma, Devin Kuchta, Jacob Coleman, Meah Wright, Hallie Berens and Harley White; middle row from left Carter Anderson, Adrian McCorrmick, Jordyn Skinner, Emma Tushen,...
Last week the Parker Elementary students had the opportunity to hear from Author David Volk about his new book “Fearless Felix and his heroes.” Volk said Fearless Felix and His Heroes is the story of these amazing animals. Kindergarten through six grade students was...
Viborg - Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is excited to be celebrated National Nursing Home Week this week, Sunday, May 12 – Saturday, May 18 with numerous activities for residents and staff planned. This year’s theme, “Live Soulfully”, celebrates...
Elmer Wieman 100 Saturday, May 11 Monroe Elmer was born in Monroe on Aug. 2, 1918, to Hilbert & Minnie (Ackerman) Wieman. He received his grade school education at Spring Valley # 5 School District #5 and graduated from Monroe High School in 1936. He then enrolled...
Susan Saylor 59 Saturday, May 4 Wakonda, formerly of Aberdeen Susan Kay Saylor was born on June 18, 1959 in Webster to Lorane and Florence (Kaiser) Harms. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bristol. She grew up in the Butler area. She...
Larry L. Nelson 76 Saturday, May 5 Sioux Falls Larry L. Nelson was born on May 17, 1942 to Howard R. and Loretta C. (Berthelsen) Nelson in Sioux Falls. He passed away in his home on Saturday, May 4 at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. Larry attended...
Brynn Lundy 41 Wednesday, May 1 Sioux Falls Brynn Rochelle Lundy was born on Sept. 10, 1977, to Roger and Pamela Nelson of Sioux Falls. She had one sister, Noel Christina Hanson and one brother, Logan Bryce Nelson. She was married to Thomas F. Lundy in July...
Gregory Mark Ludens 60 Wednesday, May 8 Sioux Falls Greg was born in Sioux Falls on Feb. 27, 1959, to Alvin Leroy and Eva Maxine Ludens née Pool. Greg welcomed a son, Thomas Totton on Nov. 19, 1984. Greg was united in marriage to Ann Therese Gaffney on Sept....
Jacob VanVelzen gives it his all jumping at Monday’s track meet in Parker. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) By Phil Bjorneberg | Coach On a very nice day for a track meet, the Pheasant runners, throwers and jumpers competed at a very high level. Senior Joe Joffer earned the...
Sarah Ebeling | Editor On Monday evening, May 6, Family Dollar manager Loretta Rentschler announced that Family Dollar of Parker would be closing its door. She made the announcement via Facebook but confirmed the closing to The New Era. Although the 8300 square...
