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Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs is a caring mother of six children and used to accompany bands and artists with her piano skills. “I enjoyed accompanying and I did a lot of it. I did it for so many people and I enjoy it more than anything else,” said Gibbs. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs is a caring mother of six children and used to accompany bands and artists with her piano skills. “I enjoyed accompanying and I did a lot of it. I did it for so many people and I enjoy it more than anything else,” said Gibbs. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Family inspires passion and passion helps family

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs was born in Claremont and grew up with one younger sister on her family’s farm. According to Gibbs, she started listening to music at a very young age and fell in love with it.
From a young age, 95-year-old Robert Porter has loved sports. Whether it was playing outside, playing for his school or just watching whatever game was on televsion, Porter would be enjoying every moment. According to Porter, he doesn’t have any favorite teams, but he still watches because of his dedication to the hobby. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

From a young age, 95-year-old Robert Porter has loved sports. Whether it was playing outside, playing for his school or just watching whatever game was on televsion, Porter would be enjoying every moment. According to Porter, he doesn’t have any favorite teams, but he still watches because of his dedication to the hobby. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Childhood activites can last a lifetime

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Born in Onida, Sun Dial Manor resident Robert Porter has been a South Dakota citizen his entire life. Porter said he grew up with two sisters and as a child he and his family were very active. He explained, his family had a trucking business and he would help after school.
Webster Area Middle and High School students of the month for March, by grade, are from left, seated, Rynsey Jorgenson, eighth; Rylee Mortenson, 12th; standing, Mateo Rodriquez, sixth; Seth Lesnar, 10th; Alec Garrett, 11th; Makynlee Curran, ninth and Logan Zakrzewski, seventh. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area Middle and High School students of the month for March, by grade, are from left, seated, Rynsey Jorgenson, eighth; Rylee Mortenson, 12th; standing, Mateo Rodriquez, sixth; Seth Lesnar, 10th; Alec Garrett, 11th; Makynlee Curran, ninth and Logan Zakrzewski, seventh. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

WAS students honored

News Staff
Saturday, April 4, 2026
WAS STUDENTS HONORED
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BY THE NUMBERS

News Staff
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Food pantryDuring the month of March, Day County Food Pantry provided food to 127 households totaling 3,567 pounds of goods. Food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski reported the pantry is in need of paper towels, tissues and bars of soap.
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ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Catholic DaughtersCatholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Pius X 1827 met March 9 at the Parish Center with four officers and 15 members present. Officers led the Rosary; Rita Mork presided with the flag pledge. Karen Jaskulka led an Irish blessing prayer.
A positive mind leads to a positive life

A positive mind leads to a positive life

A positive mind leads to a positive life

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, March 28, 2026
The phrase a “colorful personality” is fitting for Strand-Kjorsvig Living Center resident Leona Williams. Williams has been living at Strand-Kjorsvig for a year and she said she loves joking with the staff and the residents. She added, she likes to spend her free time coloring and painting.
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Waubay announces third quarter honor roll

News Staff
Monday, March 23, 2026
Waubay School has released the third quarter honor rolls.Straight A12th: Will Althoff, Kayce Berger, Callie Weyh.11th: Evan Aker, Addison Heinje, Peyton Rumpza, Roman Thuringer, Mackenzie Zubke.10th: Bo Berger, Sage Gaikowski.Ninth: Elise Aker, Kellin Boik, Blake Dolen, Krew Gaikowski.
Franklyn Roitsch grew up in Bristol and loves hunting, especially when he could hunt on his family’s farm. Roitsch said the pheasant and fox hanging on his wall have been with him for several years and their story is one of his favorite hunting adventures. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Franklyn Roitsch grew up in Bristol and loves hunting, especially when he could hunt on his family’s farm. Roitsch said the pheasant and fox hanging on his wall have been with him for several years and their story is one of his favorite hunting adventures. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Passing time by spending it on things or people you love

Connor Handrahan
Monday, March 23, 2026
Sun Dial Manor resident, Franklyn Roitsch is an 82-year-old disabled veteran who was born and raised near Bristol. Roitsch graduated from Bristol High School and during his time there he met his future wife, Caroline.
Roger Millim said he has always loved cars and building them. At one point he owned well over 100 cars in his lifetime and really liked his 195557 Chevys. “So if one of them would blow up or whatever, we’d just go home and get another one,” joked 81-year-old Millim. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Roger Millim said he has always loved cars and building them. At one point he owned well over 100 cars in his lifetime and really liked his 195557 Chevys. “So if one of them would blow up or whatever, we’d just go home and get another one,” joked 81-year-old Millim. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

A childhood passion can always live on

Connor Handrahan
Friday, March 13, 2026
Roger Millim was born and raised near Webster and is the oldest in his family and has four brothers and one sister. One of his favorite things to do with his siblings while growing up was fixing cars and it left quite an impact for Millim.
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