Elsie V. Grimes, age 81, of Kadoka, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.

Services were held Monday June 13, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.

Music was provided by Jean Weller, organist, and Megan Kingsbury, pianist, with special music by Carl Bauman, John Kaiser and Boyd Porch. Ushers were Norman Amiotte, Kelly Fortune, Larry Beckwith and Orville Josserand.

Clarence Lilburn “Slim” Fugate, 98, Rapid City, died Tuesday June 7, 2005, at West Hills Health Care.

Services were held Friday, June 10, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Rapid City, with Rev. Bill Paepke officiating. Burial was at Mt. View Cemetery, Rapid City.

He was born Dec. 26, 1906, at Prentice, WI; to Hugh and Ibbie (Repass) Fugate. In 1910, he came with his parents to Nemo, SD, where he attended school until 1918 when he moved with his parents to Rapid City, where he lived until his death.

John H. "Johnny" Noteboom, age 83, of Philip, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at the Philip Nursing Home.

Services were held Friday, June 10, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Robert Oettel officiating.

Music was provided by Marlis Doud, organist, and Rick and Marlis Doud, vocalists. Ushers were Todd Radway and Steven Stewart. Pallbearers were Dugan Stewart, Larry Smith, Rick King, Bob and Jack Hansen and Jerry Neville.

Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery in Philip. Rush Funeral Home of Philip was in charge of the arrangements.

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Dorothy J. "Dottie" Olson, age 78, of Kadoka, died Sunday, June 19, 2005, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, after a 14-year heroic battle with cancer. Her beloved husband of 55 years, three daughters, and their families were at her bedside.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.

Merle Crown, age 89, of Wall, died Monday, June 20, 2005, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the United Methodist Church in Wall with Pastor Gary Geiman and Brother Bill Myers officiating.

Music will be provided by Dorothy Shearer, organist, Tom Ramirez, vocalist, and Merle’s grandchildren, vocalists.

Ushers are Jerry Johannesen, Bernard Foster and Bill Leonard. Pallbearers are Kem, Jem, Kent and Kevin Kjerstad, Byron Crown, Tim Fauske, B.J.

Special to The Pioneer Review

by Bill Kunkle, Eugene, OR

Seems like everybody is blaming the media for the world’s problems. Sadly, the electronic media makes up a substantial part of where most people get information, including news.

There remains places where folks read their weekly paper word for word. In a town like Philip, South Dakota, people really care about each other, how they are, and what they are doing. It’s a place of front porch talkrs who discuss events from barking dogs to drunks. They pray together in church and cry together at funerals.

Special to The Pioneer Review

by Bill Kunkle, Eugene, OR

Seems like everybody is blaming the media for the world’s problems. Sadly, the electronic media makes up a substantial part of where most people get information, including news.

There remains places where folks read their weekly paper word for word. In a town like Philip, South Dakota, people really care about each other, how they are, and what they are doing. It’s a place of front porch talkrs who discuss events from barking dogs to drunks. They pray together in church and cry together at funerals.

“I’m anxious to get going with my work; to be part of the Philip community and part of the school district,” said Keven Morehart. He is the new Haakon School District superintendent and elementary principal. Though his official start date is not until July 1, he is already on the job and attending out-of-town meetings with Philip High School Principal Jeff Rieckman.

Originally hailing from Hillsboro, N.D., Morehart attended Mayville State University to earn certification in elementary education and coaching. He was then part of the U.S. Navy for nine years.

For the 2005 State “B” Golf Tournament, the boys golfed at the par-72 Brookings Country Club and the girls at the par-70 Edgebrook Golf Course. The two-day meet was held Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, in Brookings.

Philip's Dak Carley drifted somewhat with a score of 83 on the first day, but came back well during the second day’s play with a 78. He finished in a tie for the 19th position with a total score of 161. Last season, Carley tied for 16th.

Scotties’ Brit Miller played an 85 on the first day and finished with a 167 total score.

Out of 55 teams at the State “B” Track Tournament, Philip placed 14th with 19 team points. Brynn Coyle earned 16 of those points with first place in the shotput, a toss of 39’9.5”, and third place in the discus, a throw of 128’ 00”.

“Brynn Coyle ended her high school career as a state champion in the shot put. She also established a new Philip school record with a toss of 41’1.5” earlier this season, ” Head Track Coach Jerry Rhodes said.