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.

by Bill Kunkle

Government has no higher duty than to protect its citizens’ health and safety. South Dakota supports law enforcement and its citizens, who, for the most part, respect the law and the rights of their neighbors.

The police officer is the most visible symbol of our nation’s first line of defense. Their days are often busy and filled with unforseen events. They are embassadors of goodwill, often the first look at our government at work. Sometimes called “the thin blue line”, they must be prepared to risk their lives to protect public safety.

by Bill Kunkle

Government has no higher duty than to protect its citizens’ health and safety. South Dakota supports law enforcement and its citizens, who, for the most part, respect the law and the rights of their neighbors.

The police officer is the most visible symbol of our nation’s first line of defense. Their days are often busy and filled with unforseen events. They are embassadors of goodwill, often the first look at our government at work. Sometimes called “the thin blue line”, they must be prepared to risk their lives to protect public safety.

The business manager since 1995 for the Haakon School District 27-1 has resigned. Marcia Jackson will be assuming the business manager responsibilities for the Hot Springs School District on July 1.

A special school board meeting was held Tuesday, May 24, during which Jackson’s resignation was accepted with regret. The position’s contract expires June 30. The school board authorized advertising to fill the position.

Marcia and Bill Jackson will be moving to Hot Springs after living in Philip for ten years and in Midland for many years before that.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.

Interment will be in the Kadoka Cemetery. Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka is in charge of the arrangements.

Pearl Marie McCormick, age 95, of Kadoka, died Tuesday morning, May 31, 2005, at the Kadoka Nursing Home.

Pearl Marie Jenks was born December 1, 1909, at Mitchell, SD, to Floyd and Elsie B. (Showalter) Jenks.