The Jones County/Midland Rebels headed into the Class B state volleyball tournament as the underdogs, especially in their first round match against the Northwestern Area Wildcats.

The Wildcats (30-2) came into the tournament having won last year's Class B title, but were the No. 2 seed behind Hurley.

JC/M Head Coach Sharon Freier said, "I was really happy that we were rated seventh."

The Coyotes already ran into the Wildcats at the Sully Buttes Invitational earlier this season.

Anita Schofield has moved her Flowers of Fortune business into what used to be the old Dakota Bar at 102 N. Center Avenue next to the Gem Theater.

“I like this place. It’s fitting for a flower shop – homey and cozy,” said Schofield from in front of the hand-polished antique bar and full-length mirror.

For the open house on Wednesday, November 16, coffee and cider were served. Future offerings will include fountain sodas. “We’ve had a great turn-out,” said Schofield as she welcomed the constant flow of visitors.

Initial meetings in September showed that the Cub Scout program had a strong potential for restarting in Philip. These meetings also showed that there is solid support in the Philip community for the Cub Scout program.

Years ago, the Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs began fading as other activities and organizations simply took too many boys and volunteers from the program.

Now, “Pack 37 is looking for volunteers and more boys,” said Cub Master David Butler.

Philip, South Dakota, is a town where the siren blows at 10 p.m. to remind kids to get off the street and go home. The siren also starts coyotes howling at the town outskirts. But that’s just for kids. Adults and coyotes can howl all night if they want to.

People often say, “Why would anyone want to live in the Dakotas, it’s so dead.” I used to think it was to admire the pretty women, but have learned there is more.

I thought about this when looking through my address book to make some changes.

Philip, South Dakota, is a town where the siren blows at 10 p.m. to remind kids to get off the street and go home. The siren also starts coyotes howling at the town outskirts. But that’s just for kids. Adults and coyotes can howl all night if they want to.

People often say, “Why would anyone want to live in the Dakotas, it’s so dead.” I used to think it was to admire the pretty women, but have learned there is more.

I thought about this when looking through my address book to make some changes.