The Philip Scottie cross country team completed a highlight-filled 2010 season on Huron's Broadland Golf Course Saturday, October 24.

Holly Iwan was one of 110 entries in the girls' state "B" race, which began under cloudy skies and in a light breeze on a 60 degree day. All races began with a 400-plus meter straight, before a strong right-hand turn that has pushed many runners back as they attempt to navigate the turn.

The Philip Lady Scotties traveled to New Underwood to challenge the Tigers.

The varsity team lost the Monday, October 25, volleyball match 2-3. The game scores were 14-25, 25-22, 25-18, 12-25 and 13-15. This match was the last one of the 2010 regular season. The team's season record is now 18-11.

Serving: Philip - 66 of 78 (9 aces). Leaders: Sayde Slovek - 20 of 21 (5 aces), Misty Johnson - 12 of 15 (2 aces), Krista Wells - 13 of 14.

Receiving: Philip - 68 of 90.

The Philip Lady Scotties hosted the Bennett County Lady Warriors Friday, October 22.

The varsity volleyball match ended with a Philip victory of 3-2, with game scores of 18-25, 25-21, 25-15, 18-25 and 15-9. The Scotties currently hold an 18-10 season record.

Serving: Philip - 91 of 101 (10 aces). Leaders: Josie Guptill - 23 of 25 (3 aces), Misty Johnson - 11 of 12 (2 aces), Krista Wells - 10 of 10.

Receiving: Philip - 75 of 87. Leaders: Sayde Slovek - 21 of 22, Wells - 32 of 38, Guptill - 7 of 7.

Setting: Philip - 129 of 131 (30 assists).

For their final regular 2010 season football game, the Philip High School football team hosted the Kadoka Kougars.

Philip 0 14 0 12 = 26

Kadoka 6 0 0 0 = 6

The Thursday, October 21, game began with the Kougars receiving the first kick-off. After a drive that included two huge pass plays, Kadoka reached the end zone with a Colter Stout pass to Brady Sudbeck for a 40-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion attempt failed.

Irene King, age 96 of Philip, South Dakota, died Sunday evening, October 24, 2010, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.

Irene C. Kost was born March 6, 1914, at Alpena, South Dakota, the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Heribolt) Kost. She grew up on a farm south of Ree Heights, South Dakota, and received her education in that area. As a young girl she worked on the family farm. Later she moved to Miller where she worked at Vanderbelt Hotel and Restaurant. She then moved to Huron where she worked at the Huron Clinic.

LeRoy Dale Huber, 79, of Rapid City, passed away on Thurs., October 21, 2010, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

LeRoy was born June 24, 1931 at Akaska, S.D., to William and Augusta (Buechler) Huber. After graduating from Glenham High School he served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War.

He married Sylvia Ann Root on July 19, 1959 at Midland.

Nancy C. Miller, age 72 of Pittsburg, Kan., formerly of Philip, S.D., died Saturday evening, October 23, 2010, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan.

Nancy C. Pruitt was born March 4, 1938 in Lincoln County, Okla., the daughter of Asa and Nora Ella (Wilson) Pruitt. She grew up in Riverdale, Kan., where she attended Riverdale Grade School and graduated from Wellington High School. As a young lady, Nancy received her registered nursing degree from William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield, Kan. She worked as a registered nurse in Kansas and South Dakota.

Mildred Tibbs, 92 of Ft. Pierre, died Sunday, October 17, at the Philip Nursing Home.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (CT) Thursday, October 21, at the Isburg Funeral Chapel. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. (CT) Friday, October 22, at the Ft. Pierre Congregational Church with burial at Scotty Philip Cemetery.

Mildred Elizabeth Kirley was born in a private residence at Fort Pierre, S.D., on March 3, 1918, to Charles and Mabel Kirley of Orton Flat, Stanley County, S.D.

The Philip chapter of Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will be holding its second Trick or Treat for Cystic Fibrosis event Sunday, October 31.

In memory of friend and fellow FCCLA member Jennifer Nelson, costumed FCCLA members will be going door-to-door in, and just outside of, Philip on Halloween night to collect donations. They will be out from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m carrying buckets displaying the CF logo that will identify them as FCCLA members.

They will be collecting money, not candy.

The Fall Affair fundraiser Saturday, October 23, at the Philip American Legion Hall was a success, according to Annie Brunskill, librarian of the Haakon County Public Library.

"The Fall Affair went very well and we were all very pleased with the entire event," said Brunskill. "We had about 80 people attending and had 50 live auction items and 30 silent auction baskets. We raised just over $5,200. That money will be put into a foundation in order to cover the extra operating expenses that will arise when we eventually move to the K-Gee's building.