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VOLUME 22 PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK 60 CENTS, PLUS TAX Tribune DELLRAPIDS WEDNESDAY, LIFE IN DELL RAPIDS For the latest sports and news from the Dell Rapids area, go to www.DellRapidsInfo.com ONLINE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE DELL RAPIDS TRIBUNE, CALL TODAY: 428-5441 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: club gears up for spring The Dell Rapids Club at 24693 Dells Dr. will host Family Trap nights, which are open to everyone. The first event will be from 6:30 p.m. until dark Wednesday, May 17, and it will run every first and third Wednesday each month of the summer. The Dell Rapids Club will also host its Free Youth Step Outside Event from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 3. The event is for youths ages 8 and up, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is available by contacting Conservation Officer Chad Williams at 605530-7085 or chad.wil- Registration is limited to 70 youths. Newton Hills State Park plans activities Newton Hills State Park near Canton will have yard games at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, followed by a showing of the movie "Life of Mammals" at the amphitheater at 8p.m.

At 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, Seasonal Naturalist Kris Lerdal will lead a class on weather at the amphitheater covering different types and how to prepare for them in South Dakota. At 2 p.m. in the amphitheater will be a lesson on trees and leaves, At 4 p.m. there will be a lesson on bats and at 8 p.m.

will be a showing of "Dakota Cootie Days slated for early June George A. Fitzgerald American Legion Post No. 65 is getting ready for its annual Cootie Days celebration with rides, a raffle, bingo food and other activities on June 9 and 10 in the Dell Rapids City Park. This annual family event is the primary fundraiser for the Legion and Legion Auxiliary. Ambulance Service to host Safety Town 2017 Children ages 4 to 6 will be taught about fire safety, police, farm safety, pet safety, poison safety and storm safety through a summer program presented by Dell Rapids Ambulance Service.

Safety Town 2017 will be offered in seven sessions Monday through Friday in June and July at the Luther- HAPPENINGS SeeHAPPENINGS, Page6A Dialogue Page 2B Community Pages 3-6B Sports Pages 1-2B Legals Page 3B Classifieds Pages 4-6B In celebration of the last day of the school year and the start of summer vacation, First National Bank threw a party at County Fair. Cornhole boards were lined up outside, while a photo booth with props was available inside along with free popsicles and ice cream Tuesday, May 23, as part of the KindnessFirst event. Jada Entringer, a digital media strategist at Sioux downtown branch of First National Bank, said another prize could be won via social media. they take (a photo) on their phone and post it to social media, they have a chance of winning a $10 gift card to County she said. kind of a fun twist on the photo Although this was the first year the event was at County Fair, Entringer said it the first time a KindnessFirst event occurred in Dell Rapids.

The previous two years, First National Bank bought out a showing of a movie at Dells Theater. Entringer lives in Sioux Falls and works at First National downtown branch, but she has Dell Rapids roots. She said her favorite part was seeing old acquaintances. from Dell Rapids, so being able to see people that I know, and just giving back to the community that I grew up Celebrating the start of summer First National Bank sets up KindnessFirst event at County Fair MICAH BADER MICAH RAPIDS TRIBUNE Hayden Garcia throws a beanbag under the watchful eye of his father, Abet Garcia Tuesday, May 23, as part of First National Bank's Kindness First event at County Fair in Dell Rapids. Chase Hoffman and Crystal Dhaemers of First National Bank in Dell Rapids utilize the other board.

ames Lueders was a state-qualifying wrestler, but not what Dell Rapids coach Craig Jorgensen remembers most about him. Etched into memory are selflessness and hard work. not only worked in the wrestling room for himself, but he would stay after practice and when the youth kids came in, he would help Jorgensen said. he was in the wrestling room sometimes from 3:30 to 8:30 or 9 at night. That was Lueders, a senior, was named Quarrier of the Year during commencement Saturday, May 20, for dedication, character, integrity and commitment to DRHS.

was really Lueders said. Jorgensen because Lueders set a positive example. work has been Jorgensen said. only hard work, but also shown the other kids what hard work will do for you, and been a role model to other kids by just getting after it and knowing that if you do, good things will Lueders said the highlight of his wrestling career was his junior year at the Region 1A tournament in Madison. He was pitted against Dom- monick Pechous in the 145- pound quarterfinals with a state berth on the line.

Earlier that season, Pechous beat Lueders with a 10-2 decision. In the rematch, Lueders trailed 4-3 with four seconds left but earned a ta- kedown before time expired for the win. After the win, Lueders walked over to an ecstatic sideline of supporters and embraced his coach and family. The ascent to the state wrestling tournament was a long road, but the success was proof that hard work pays off, Jorgensen said. come easy for he said.

was hard work, so he really, really had to concentrate, he had to get stronger and work on In addition to wrestling in the winter, Lueders played football as a freshman and transitioned Defined by selflessness and a strong work ethic James Lueders is Quarrier of the Year MICAH BADER MICAH RAPIDS TRIBUNE Dell Rapids senior James Lueders holds the award for being named the 2016-17 Quarrier of the Year. MICAH RAPIDS TRIBUNE James Lueders of Dell Rapids hugs coach Craig Jorgensen after a comeback win over Dommonick Pechous of Watertown in the 145-pound Region 1A quarterfinals at Madison during the 2015-16 season. Rockstars in the classroom MICAH RAPIDS TRIBUNE Dell Rapids Elementary School third-grade teacher Karla Gruis holds her award after she was named the 2016-17 Dell Rapids Public School Teacher of the Year Wednesday, May 24, during the school district's staff appreciation banquet in the Dell Rapids Middle School commons. MICAH RAPIDS TRIBUNE Teachers in the Dell Rapids School District were recognized Wednesday, May 24, during the school district's staff appreciation banquet in the Dell Rapids Middle School commons. From left are Doug Fiedler, for teaching 20 years in the district; Jeanne Ludens, for teaching 15 years in the district; Lori Morris, for teaching 12 years in the district; Etta Borns, 21 years as an educational associate; and Dale Solberg, for teaching 28 years in the district.

Dell Rapids School District recognizes teachers.