Viborg- Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has again received a Five-Star Quality Rating, the highest rating possible, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS’s 5-Star rating system was introduced to provide information to help consumers choose a...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s commissioners meeting Highway Superintendent Kent Austin noted to the board he sent out letters to 18 townships regarding the new codified law. He said he has meet with nine out of the 18 townships. Austin explained...
Volunteer fire fighters answered the call Friday morning, Feb. 22, for a structure fire south of Parker. Departments from Parker, Hurley and Chancellor quickly arrived on scene to a home that was fully engulfed in flames. About 20 fire fighters worked from about 10...
Shane Merrill | Writer smerrill@ncppub.com The Parker wrestling team headed to Freeman last Saturday for a chance to earn their place in the state tournament. The Pheasants had a remarkable day, qualifying eight wrestlers to the state tournament as they look for a...
Colby Olson eyes up the Chester defense during a recent game. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Writer smerrill@ncppub.com Going into last Friday’s game against fourth ranked Bridgwater-Emery, the Parker boys were looking for another signature win with the post...
Shane Merrill | Writer smerrill@ncppub.com The Tea Area Titans came to town last Thursday night, facing off against Parker, who had just dropped a close conference game to Chester. The Titans really flexed their strength against the Pheasants, en route to a 30 point...
Shane Merrill | Writer smerrill@ncppub.com The Chester Flyers were in town last Monday, making up a scheduled game that had been postponed due to a snow storm. Both teams battled in the conference match-up but in the end the Flyers were able to outlast the Pheasants...
Sydney Berens looks to work the ball inside during a recent game. (Photo/Dave Fuller) Shane Merrill | Writer smerrill@ncppub.com The Parker boys used steady scoring and solid defense to lead the team past a three win Garretson squad last Tuesday night. Parker had two...
Evelyn L. Sherard 101 Friday, Feb. 17 Sioux Falls and formerly Hurley Evelyn Louise Peterson Sherard was born on Jan. 25, 1918 near Hurley to Peter and Ella (Eckhoff) Peterson. After graduating from Hurley High School she was united in marriage to Gifford C. Sherard...
Carol Gauker 74 Friday, Feb. 8 Viborg Carol was born on Oct. 22, 1944, in Fremont, Neb. to Vernon C. and Ermagrace (Jacobsen) Fauss. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1962. On Jan. 27, 1964 she was married to Charles F Gauker in a civil ceremony held at the...
Maryann De Boer76Wednesday, Feb. 13MonroeMaryann Pearl Miller De Boer was born on Jan. 26, 1943, in rural McCook County to Willard and Mary (Konda) Miller. She grew up Monroe where she graduated from Monroe High School in 1962.She met Melvin De Boer and was united in...
Sarah Ebeling | Editor sebeling@ncppub.com On Monday, Feb. 11 the Parker City Council accepted changing their ambulance billing rates. City Finance Officer Adam Jans explained that Blue Cross Blue Shield had adjusted their rates, but that Medicare and Medicaid will...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s school board meeting the board discussed financial projections to ask the taxpayers for a $150,000 opt-out. The board will make a final decision regarding whether or not to opt-out during the June meeting. Business...
Sarah Ebeling | Editor sebeling@ncppub.com Mother Nature doesn’t show any signs of slowing down when it comes to delivering white stuff this winter. Although the Parker community hasn’t seen nearly as much as areas to the north and east, snowfall amounts continue to...
Robert “Sonny” Miller 84 Thursday, Jan. 24 Viborg Robert “Sonny” Martin Miller, was born May 31, 1934, to Martin Miller and Ida Peterson on his parents’ farm in Turner County, rural Viborg. He attended school and graduated high school from Viborg in 1952. Sonny...
Ruth Arends 95 Sunday, Jan. 20 Pierre Ruth Elaine Arends, daughter of Felix and Ella (Kraemer) Geide was born Sept. 7, 1923, in Sioux Falls. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1941 and attended Dickenson Secretarial School in Sioux Falls. On April 15, 1945, she...
Sioux Falls - Through its Restaurant of the Year Award, the South Dakota Pork Producers Council (SDPPC) recognizes restaurant owners and managers for their efforts in preparing and promoting quality pork products. This year Daneville of Viborg received this award on...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com Fire trucks over the years have become better equipped to save lives with their cutting-edge technology for firefighters. Recently, the Chancellor Fire Department updated one of their rescue units in order to help provide better...
Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s commissioners meeting a motion was made for the sheriff’s office to purchase a camera for one of the vehicles. Sheriff Steven Luke said every single car has a front/rear camera already. “What does this camera do...
Last week meteorologists started warning of unbelievably frigid temperatures and by Monday, Jan. 28, most area parents got the phone calls their kids were waiting on — snow days! In Parker and many surrounding towns, schools dismissed right after lunch on Tuesday,...
