Members of the Rosebud Softball League gathered for a meeting last night. They voted to not have a sanctioned season this summer. However, there will still be a few local teams who will be playing softball this summer, like the Winner 12U, 14U and 16U Softball teams, along with the Burke and Clearfield 16U teams. KWYR will be reaching out to coaches for comment over the next week.
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South Dakota 4-H Awards 2020 Scholarships
SDSU Extension has selected recipients for the 2020 South Dakota 4-H scholarships. Scholarships are funded by South Dakota 4-H and other 4-H donors and supporters.
Meet the 2020 4-H Scholarship Winners:
John F. and Beryl Younger 4-H Scholarship ($300) – Kayla Fischer has been an active member of the Clever Clovers 4-H Club in Day County for nine years participating in various projects including Youth in Action events, 4-H Junior Leaders and livestock shows. She has also been active with South Dakota 4-H Youth Ambassadors and has held offices in FFA and FCCLA. In August, Fischer will attend South Dakota State University to pursue a degree in early childhood education.
Danika Gordon: John F. and Beryl Younger 4-H Scholarship ($300) – Danika Gordon has been a member of the Crow Peak Valley Rangers 4-H Club in Lawrence County since 2010 and has held many club leadership roles, served as a State 4-H Ambassador and earned the State 4-H Key Award in 2019. Additionally, Gordon has been active in National Honor Society, soccer, Spanish and Journalism Club, Youth Leadership Team, Student Council and FFA. In the fall, she will attend South Dakota State University to study agribusiness and marketing.
Morgan Melius: Robert and Maxine Olson 4-H Endowment ($1,500) – Morgan Melius has been a member of the Faulkton Wranglers 4-H Club for nine years. In addition to her 4-H activities, she has been active in FCCLA, FFA, church youth group, volleyball, track, and serves as a volunteer with her church and Jump Rope for Heart. Melius will attend South Dakota State University in the fall to pursue a degree in elementary or secondary education.
Matthew Sperry: Folkerts Family Scholarship ($1,100) – Matthew Sperry of Brown County is currently studying precision agriculture and agronomy at South Dakota State University. He is an officer for the Golden Key International Honor Society at SDSU, serves as an adult 4-H leader, and mentors the Robotics Team and Sound Crew at his high school. Over the last 12 years, Sperry has logged over 7,800 volunteer hours.
The South Dakota 4-H shooting sports committee awarded six scholarships to youth in the shooting sports program. Scholarships were funded by entrance fees paid at the state match and recipients were chosen by a group of 4-H volunteers.
Meet the 2020 4-H Shooting Sports Scholarship Winners:
Kate DeVelder ($1,000) – Kate DeVelder is a nine-year member of the Clay County Flyers 4-H Club in Vermillion that provides care packages to the volunteers who work at the state 4-H shoot each year. DeVelder has competed at the state level several times, attended the 2018 National Shooting Sports Ambassador training in Bozeman, Montana, then served as a South Dakota State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador. In the fall, she will attend Black Hills State University.
Emily Nold ($750) – Emily Nold of Rutland is a past National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship competitor in the muzzle loading discipline. In addition to shooting sports, she has been an active member of the Brookings County 4-H program and has enjoyed showing sheep. Nold will attend South Dakota State University in the fall.
Curt Spilde ($500) – Curt Spilde graduated from Deuel High School in 2019 and immediately began his career in the South Dakota National Guard. He was an active member of the Deuel County shooting sports program and has represented South Dakota 4-H at the 4-H National Shooting Sports Championship in the muzzle loading discipline. Additionally, Spilde enjoyed showing livestock. Now that he has completed his initial military training, he plans to attend Lake Area Technical Institute.
Taryn Opdahl ($500) – Taryn Opdahl is an eleven-year member of the Opdahl Ranchers 4-H Club in Hamlin County. In addition to shooting sports, she has attended Teen Leadership Conference where she found her career passion. Throughout high school, Opdahl has thoroughly enjoyed serving as a teacher’s aide and plans to pursue higher education to become a speech pathologist.
Alisha McMartin ($500) – Alisha McMartin of West Central High School has been active in shooting sports throughout her time as a 4-H member. She has participated in the Daisy National BB Gun Tournament and won the Returning Champions Match in 2016. In addition to shooting sports, McMartin enjoyed showing sheep and learned a lot from her livestock projects. She will attend South Dakota State University in the fall.
Eli Dissing ($250) – Eli Dissing of Tri-Valley High School has represented South Dakota 4-H at the 4-H National Shooting Sports Championship in the air rifle discipline and the Humbolt Sharpshooters at the Daisy National BB Gun Tournament. While in high school, Dissing served as vice president of his FFA chapter. In the fall, Dissing will attend Lake Area Technical Institute to pursue a degree in diesel technology.
Scholarship applications are due to the State 4-H office by April 1 each year. Application instructions for upcoming 4-H Scholarships can be found on the SDSU Extension website.
About South Dakota 4-H
South Dakota 4-H enables youth to be engaged in partnerships with caring adults, positive learning environments, developing their fullest potential and learning life skills. Throughout the SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development program, we value youth, families, and communities; partnerships and coalitions that work for the betterment of youth in our state, and combined strength of local programming in cooperation with the land-grant university, South Dakota State University; every child’s individuality and uniqueness; diversity and an inclusive environment that assures all youth access to programming; caring adults who volunteer to work with, mentor, and teach youth; the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Terry Severson Memorial Fishing Tournament to take place June 6th
The Terry Severson Memorial Fishing Tournament will take place June 6th at Platte Creek. The tournament will run from 7am to 2pm. The winners will be based on most weight as seven fish will be weighed. You are allowed only two fish over twenty inches and none under 15. For additional information, contact Leroy at 682-8052 or Jeris at 366-4966.
Gregory Military Cruise Night this Friday
A special Military Cruise Night in Gregory takes place this Friday from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Citizens will honor all that have served by cruising the streets of Gregory. Decorating cars is encouraged. If you have served or are currently serving please have a sign with the branch and years served.
Legion Baseball season to be sanctioned
Yesterday, the Commander of the South Dakota American Legion Department announced that the upcoming legion baseball season will be sanctioned. The commander was quoted as saying “after a clarification, it was determined that the American Legion Departments could in fact sanction State American Legion Baseball”. The Legion is asking teams to send in proof of insurance, a SD form #2 and team rosters to be mailed in to the State Headquarters in Watertown by June 10th.
SDSU Extension to Offer Financial Management Education Opportunities
Due to recent events, it may be difficult to know where to find the most reliable financial information and advice. SDSU Extension recognizes this challenge and is committed to helping South Dakotans navigate their financial management needs.
Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist and Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC), will host a virtual coffee break on May 26 at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) to openly discuss personal finance best practices, offer advice and answer questions with all who are interested.
“Americans have a lot of mistrust when seeking financial advice,” said Saboe-Wounded Head. “However, if citizens work with an Accredited Financial Counselor, they don’t have to worry.”
AFC professionals bring a strong focus on personal finance and are accredited by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education, which works to ensure the highest level of knowledge, skill and integrity of the personal finance profession by certifying, connecting and supporting diverse and capable professionals who serve communities worldwide.
An AFC does not sell financial products but, rather, focuses solely on providing unbiased financial education and guidance specific to the unique situation and needs of the client. Additionally, they assist individuals and families in the complex process of financial decision-making, including creating budgets, getting out of debt, modifying ineffective money management behaviors, and even helping prepare for retirement.
“An Accredited Financial Counselor is like a financial driving instructor,” said Saboe-Wounded Head. “They don’t care what car you buy or drive; their job is to teach you how to drive safely, responsibly and independently.”
To register for the virtual coffee break, visit SDSU Extension Events (https://extension.sdstate.edu/events) and search Personal Finance Coffee Break. SDSU Extension recommends that participants submit their questions in the registration form to be answered during the virtual coffee break. Those who are unable to join during the live session are still encouraged to register and submit questions, as a recorded copy of the session will be made available afterward.
“I think we are all adapting to the changes happening in the world, and this coffee break is a great way for us to support each other while staying safe,” said Saboe-Wounded Head. “We want to make it as easy as possible to learn the information you need to know. It’s an hour to connect with our community, learn ways to make this time at home best for your family, and take a breather from your normal routine.”
For personal finance management questions, contact Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist and AFC®, at Lorna.woundedhead@sdstate.edu.
PBR coming to Sioux Falls
Professional Bull Riding will be making it’s way to the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls in July! The event will happen July 10th through 12th as it will mark the conclusion of the PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge. Events will start at 7:45pm on Friday, July 10th, 6:45 on Saturday, July 11th and at 1:45 on Sunday, July 12th. Tickets will go on sale beginning June 5th. We will have more details on sports later this week.
Gregory Senior Benefit May 22nd
The Gregory IOOF Lodge #189 will host a drive by benefit for the Gregory Senior Center on Friday, May 22nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (or until food runs out) on the corner of 6th Street and Rosebud in Gregory, South Dakota. All proceeds will go toward the operating expenses for the Gregory Senior Center.
2020-2021 South Dakota State FFA Officers Elected
To wrap up the 92nd South Dakota State FFA Convention, six members were elected to serve as the 2020-2021 South Dakota State FFA officer team and two members were elected to serve as the 2020-2021 South Dakota State FFA ambassadors.
Candidates vied for the six South Dakota leadership roles and went through extensive interviews. The individuals elected to the South Dakota State FFA officer team will travel across the state throughout the next year presenting speeches, facilitating workshops, hosting camps, holding conferences and conducting business for the South Dakota FFA Association. They will also represent the state of South Dakota at the National FFA Convention.
2020-2021 State FFA Officers
- President – Samantha Olson, Northwestern Area
- Vice President – Jackson McFaden, Milbank
- Secretary – Hunter Eide, Gettysburg
- Treasurer – Elizabeth DeBoer, Deuel
- Reporter – Dirby Bawek, Doland
- Sentinel – Ryder Mortenson, Winner
State FFA Ambassadors assist State Officers in hosting events throughout the year and are a crucial part of the South Dakota FFA Association.
2020-2021 State FFA Ambassadors
- Caitlynn Barse, Groton
- Beth Nagel, Gettysburg
Platte Killer Tomatoes to hold golf tournament May 30th
The Platte Killer Tomato Amateur Baseball team will hold their annual golf tournament on May 30th at the Lake Platte Golf Course. There is a 50 dollar team entry fee. Registration is at 9am and shotgun start is 10am. There will be some great pin prizes and door prizes. The front 9 will be scotch while the back 9 will be a scramble. Contact Michael Buitenbos at 680-2782, or the Lake Platte Golf Course at 337-3300.