The Elm Springs News
f it were June, we would call the weather we are having “glorious.” As it is only March, however, the current succession of summer-like days has become quite alarming.
The Red Hat Ladies had an outing in Wall on Wednesday, mostly to celebrate Jean Linn’s birthday. Jean and Kellie Linn, Carolyn Anders, Margee Willey, RoseMary Trask, Maxine Smith, Caroline Wilsey, Sandy Fields, and Peggy Gravatt (fresh from the dentists office) met at the Wall Drug Store to begin the festivities, which later moved to the “Big Green Trask House,” where they had cake and played cards in the additional company of Milton and Twila Trask, Charlotte Wilsey, Paula Eisenbraun, Judith Olsen and Natalie Tines.
Saturday night the Wall, Philip and New Underwood high schools held their proms in their respective towns. Ms. Kelly Wilson, escorted by Mr. Garrett Schearer, and Mr. B. Dunbar Anders, escorting Ms. Chelsea McConnell, went to Wall, Msrs. Coby and Clay Tines, escorting Ms. Sammi Scott and Ms. Sammi Stein, respectively, went to New Underwood, and Msrs. Mark and Mick Trask, escorting Ms. Katie Nelson and Ms. Skye Bruchlacher, respectively, went to Philip.
Several of the kind citizens attended the Jenner Equipment Company Open House in Rapid City on Tuesday.
Marvin and Carolyn Anders attended a “block party” at the “Big Green Trask House” in Wall on Thursday evening.
Marvin and Carolyn joined Casey and Shirley Trask, the Scott Sexton family of Buffalo, and Jim Tines at the Rod Anders residence for Kelly Anders’ birthday party on Sunday.
Lawrence and Doris Burke hosted Clyde Arneson Saturday morning and Edgar Simon of Owanka Sunday afternoon.
Larry Gravatt went to Rapid City Monday, where he picked up Jack for dinner and a trip to Wall where they visited the elevator and saw Dora Mae Jensens new residence at Prairie Village before arriving in Elm Springs. Jack returned to Rapid City Tuesday.
The Sam Johnstons spent the weekend in Rapid City where Calder and Carson participated in the Hardwood Classic basketball tournament at SDSM&T.
Kellie Linn attended a birthday party for Karen Brunsch in Rapid City Thursday afternoon. Matt Trask visited the Andy Linn residence Friday evening. And Sunday, while Jamie Brunsch and his horse Floyd helped the Linns “head ‘em off at the pass,” Kellie and Jacob Linn rode their bikes to the “Upland Trask” residence, accompanied by Duke the dog, who ran alongside.
Jean Linn and Carolyn Anders attended the Meade 46-1 bond issue informational meeting on Thursday evening in Union Center. John and Jean Linn went to Rapid City Saturday night to watch Laura Wilsey perform in the coveted first chair of the viola section at the 6th grade band concert.
Shirrise Linn and Cheryl Simons went to Rapid City Monday to run errands and visit Charlotte Wilsey. On Tuesday, Shirrise visited the Jack and Cheryl Simons residence and the Scott and Lynn Simons residence before coming home where Clyde Arneson was a supper guest. Wednesday the Morris Linns stopped at the “Big House” to wish Grandma Jean a happy birthday, and Thursday they had supper at the Ryan Elshere residence. Morris and Clyde Arneson took Kassandra to piano lessons Friday. Sanden, Regan and Thane Simons of Wall were dinner guests at the Morris Linn residence Saturday before taking Kassandra to the Jack and Cheryl Simons residence for supper. On Sunday, Morris and Clyde attended an auction in Rapid City while Shirrise and Kassandra, accompanied by Francie Brink, attended a stamp party at the Travis and Melissa Byrne residence. Gene and Rory Pluth and Matt Trask were afternoon visitors at the Morris Linn residence.
The Bud Pauleys attended a jousting exhibition as part of the Horse Expo at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City Friday night. Saturday they returned to Rapid City where they attended Melvin Anderson’s book signing at Borders Bookstore before returning to the Fairgrounds to attend the Horse Expo again.
Cary and Pam Tines left Monday for Florida, where they were to be entertained by their friends “Mo” and “Bags.” Amanda Humphrey of New Underwood watched the Tines residence while they were gone.
Al and Bridget Trask left Tuesday on a business trip to Wisconsin and Iowa. They returned Saturday morning.
Wayne Shull and Sanden Simons visited the “Upland Trask” residence Wednesday morning, and it should be noted that Sanden returned Saturday morning. Pat and Matt Trask attended a meeting at the Paul Schultes residence near Mud Butte Wednesday evening, while RoseMary attended the Generations of Faith class at St. Patricks Church in Wall. Saturday, Gemma attended a middle school youth rally in Ft. Pierre. Nick Trask accompanied Scott Simons to the Jack Simons residence Saturday night. Saturday visitors at the “Upland Trask” residence were Baxter Anders and Patrick Wilson.
It was not mentioned in last weeks news that the “Upland Trasks” got a new dog. They have been without a dog for a couple of months, since poor Clair couldn’t bear the strain of two package deliverymen showing up in the same afternoon and got run over by the second one. Last week Pat was in town and resisted several requests to even look at a puppy being offered for free. When he finally agreed to take a look, he immediately took posession of the puppy. The little guy had been unofficially named “Poophead;” the Trasks have shortened this to “Poopsy,” which so far has proven to be an appropriate, although unsaintly name.
Matt Trask has begun giving Kyle Schell guitar lessons in the calving bunkhouse of the Schell ranch yard. Matt visited the Philip and Mary Kay Wilson residence Saturday night to watch movies with Patrick.
The “Elk Creek Trasks” attended the Philip Grand March to watch Mark and Mick marching grandly.
Jim and Caroline Wilsey went to Rapid City Tuesday to keep appointments.
The Kenneth Wilsons and the Philip Wilsons attended the Wall Grand March to watch Kelly marching grandly.
Dave Jedlicka visited the Kenneth Wilson residence by airplane on Saturday.
And Sunday, Philip and Mary Kay Wilson took a motorcycle tour of the Badlands, accompanied by John and Darlene Wulf.
The kind citizens would like to extend their condolences to Connie Mickelson, whose dad passed away in Florida.
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The community of Elm Springs was sporting a thin coat of green by Saturday, which happened to be St. Patricks Day.
The Elm Springs schoolchildren got Thursday and Friday off for spring break this week.
The Quilting Ladies of Elm Springs, Jean Linn, Dorothy Anderson, Sandy Fields, and Caroline Wilsey, went to Wasta on Thursday to do their thing.
Several of the kind citizens attended the Rod Renner farm auction north of Wall on Sunday.
Marvin and Carolyn Anders attended the Wall FFA People Auction in Wall Monday, where they purchased a day’s labor from kind young citizen Kelli Wilson.
Ryan and Chrissy Elshere hosted several people for a St. Patricks Day shindig at their place Saturday evening.
The Sam Johnstons, accompanied by Emily Linn, went to Deadwood Saturday where they watched Calder and Carson, playing for the Wall 8th and 6th grade teams respectively, compete in the Northern Hills Basketball Tournament.
Young Jacob Linn celebrated his birthday Sunday in the company of John, Jean, Jim, Morris, Shirrise and Kassandra Linn and the Johnston and Elshere children.
Shirrise Linn and Cheryl Simons visited Elaine Simons and the kids in Wall Monday before they left for Rochester, MN. While Shirrise was gone, Morris and Kassandra had supper at Clyde Arnesons on Thursday and spent Friday and Friday night at the Gene and Marsha Pluth residence in Rapid City. Shirrise and Cheryl returned to Elm Springs Saturday, after visiting Elaine and the kids in Wall again. The Morris Linns visited the Cary Tines residence Sunday morning. Kassandra went to church with John and Jean Linn in the afternoon.
Those who wish to stay informed on Cheryl Simons or want to send her a note can visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/cherylsimons. She intends to update the site weekly.
Cary and Pam Tines hosted the Morris Linns, the JW Wrachfords, Coby Tines and Samantha Scott for a St. Patricks Day party Saturday night.
Matt Trask was a supper guest at the Castle Monday evening. Al and Bridget Trask attended a party for Mary Beth Borstadt, put on by her uncle, Fr. Michael Mulloy, in Rapid City Saturday night. The recently graduated Ms. Borstadt has accepted a pharmacy job in Rapid City. Sunday night Al and Bridget, accompanied by Gemma Trask and Darlene and Tyler Wulf, attended bible study in New Underwood.
Shelia and Tomilyn Trask returned to South Dakota from Hawaii on Friday, the same day as Mick had knee surgery in Rapid City. Saturday, the “Elk Creek Trasks” had a birthday supper for Shelia, with Philip, Mary Kay and Kenny Wilson and the Nichols Caspers in attendance.
The “Upland Trasks” meanwhile, went quite crazy. Julie Trask was home all week on spring break. Kelly Yantes of Rapid City and Jessica Peccaroni of Minnesota visited Wednesday, on spring break from college in Riverton WY. On Saturday, RoseMary and Gemma went to Rapid City where Gemma competed in the Journal Spelling Bee. Gemma successfully made it to the oral competition, but in the first round, her nerves got the better of her and she began the spelling of “harpsichord” with “hr” and was eliminated. Meanwhile, back at the Great Irish Funny Farm, the doors began to feel the strain as Ray Olsen, Philip, Mary Kay and Kenny Wilson, Holly Sukup and Ann Ireland of Nebraska arrived and Nick left to spend the evening in Rapid City in the company of Patrick Wilson and Juan Luna and Pat left on business. Holly and Ann stayed Saturday night and went horseback riding with Julie on Sunday before all three had to leave for their respective colleges.
Matt Trask went to Rapid City Sunday to attend the first birthday party of Koyer Wade Kelly, son of Matt and Amanda Kelly of Rapid City. The birthday pool party was a success at the Day’s Inn in Rapid City, and young Mr. Kelly made quite a haul off of his doting family. At church, Matt joined up with Patrick Wilson and brother Nick, who had spent the night, and so the three went to eat supper at Sanfords.
Jim and Caroline Wilsey went to Sturgis on business both Monday and Friday. Apparently they had a lot of business.
Kenny, Janet and Kelli Wilson attended a memorial service for Eric Eisenbraun of Texas on Friday at the Lutheran Church in Wall. On Saturday, Janet and Kelli went to Rapid City to help Mandy with wedding preparations.
Keith Bowman of Lander WY visited the Philip Wilson residence Wednesday. On Sunday, Philip and Mary Kay visited the Kenny Wilson residence on minor business and ended up staying for supper since it was on the table.
There will be a blood drive at the New Underwood Community Church Wedensday March 28 from 8:30 to 11 am and again from 12 to 4:30 pm. For more information call Larry Graham at 754-6421.
Connie Mickelson of Enning has asked that the following be printed in the ESN, and we are happy to oblige:
My thanks go out to all those who have made this difficult time, with my father’s serious illness, a lot easier. Not being a local, only living here nearly 27 years, I have been overwhelmed with the support received by all of you. Please let me thank you for prayers, financial support, a needed hug, smile, and a pat on the back. What a wonderful, caring group of folks.
The kind citizens think that “nearly 27 years” oughtta make you a local anywhere.
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Here in Elm Springs, we have had several signs that spring is upon us. In addition to a week of beautiful weather and Saturday night’s time change, the Elm Springs People Who Play Cards met for the final time at the Morris and Shirrise Linn residence Wednesday. Andy Linn won for the night; winners for the year were Lynn Fields, 1st‘; Marvin Anders, 2nd; Carolyn Anders, 3rd; and Clyde Arneson, 4th.
The Smithville Township had a breakfast meeting at the Melvin and Dorothy Anderson residence Tuesday morning, and the Elm Springs Township met at the John and Jean Linn residence Wednesday night.
And the Elm Springs Ranchers 4-H Club met at the Elm Springs School Thursday afternoon. The meeting was hosted by the Bud Pauleys. My, there were a lot of meetings in Elm Springs this week!
Baxter and Dunbar Anders went to Spearfish Saturday to watch the Bennett Co. girls basketball team compete in the State ‘A’ tournament.
Lawrence and Doris Burke went to Rapid City Tuesday to “see the tax man.” Afterwards they picked up Melissa Burke and ate at the new Texas State Line Barbeque in Piedmont. Clyde Arneson visited the Burkes a couple of days, but no one can remember which ones.
Peggy Gravatt and Teddy the Pomeranian Poodle went to Rapid City Monday to run errands and visit Jack Gravatt. On Tuesday, Larry, unaccompanied by a dog, went to Rapid where he took Jack out to eat before driving him to an appointment at the VA Hospital.
Carlee and Savana Johnston were overnight guests at the Bud Pauley residence Saturday night. Rod, Kelly, Baxter and young Jonni Jo Anders were evening visitors at the Sam Johnston residence Sunday.
In addition to gymnastics on Tuesday, some of the Andy Linn children also kept appointments in Rapid City. Because of meetings and cards, Matt Trask did not visit the Andy Linn residence for guitar/banjo/eating lessons until Friday.
John and Jean Linn attended the Lincoln Day Dinner in Sturgis Saturday night. It should be noted that the Jim Wilseys and the Melvin Andersons attended this function as well.
Clyde Arneson was a Monday morning coffee visitor at the Morris Linn residence. Sandy and David Van Vleck were overnight guests of the Morris Linns Thursday. Morris and Kassandra went to Wall Friday for piano lessons, before stopping to visit Sanden and Elaine Simons. Clyde Arneson and Jean Linn were coffee visitors Friday. JW and Dara Wrachford visited the Morris Linn residence Sunday night so the Linns could help JW celebrate his birthday with a cake.
Bunny Pauley and the girls went to Rapid City Tuesday evening where they watched the New Underwood boys basketball team battle the White River boys basketball team at the Civic Center. On Wednesday, the Pauleys visited Clyde Arneson to get grain, coffee, pop and cookies. Bunny Pauley visited the Jim Wilseys Friday.
Visitors at the Cary Tines residence for the week were Clyde Arneson, Heath Freeman, Sean Troxel, Nick Trask, John Tines, Sara McKinstry, Wyatt Volmer, and Tracy Kluck. Cary Tines also had a very important bit of news, but he forgot what it was.
Shelia and Tomilyn Trask left Friday for Hawaii. While they were gone, the “Elk Creek Trask” men found time to visit the Kenny Wilson residence Sunday evening.
And the “Upland Trasks” had an old fashioned humdinger of a week. Perhaps most notable is the fact that on Friday morning, the tarp roof was put in place over the new “Upland Trask” hoop building. The roof, put on by Clair and Eric Rowett of Sturgis, is 40′ long by 80′ feet wide and rises some 30′ into the air, gleaming white with blue ends. With a good pair of binoculars, the Rowetts might be able to see it from their place. Wednesday was Pat’s birthday, which was celebrated in the company of Ray Olsen. Other visitors during the week were Tom Bruch, Cary Tines, Tyler Wilson and family, Patrick Wilson, Sean Troxel, and Clay Tines. Also John Paul and Julie returned to the “Upland Trask” residence Friday, John Paul from a week off at the mine in Gilette, WY and Julie from spring break in Ft. Collins, CO.
Nick Trask and Tom Bruch visited the Matt Trask residence Tuesday night to help him fix his toilet. Of course they did all the work. John Paul and Joe Trask, Sean Troxel, Clay Tines and Tracy Kluck were all visitors at the Matt Trask residence Saturday night. And Matt Trask had another of his wonderful days Sunday, joining Fr. Leo Hausmann, Kenny Wilson, and Delayna Jensen at the Darlene Wulf residence for Kayla Wulf’s birthday party. After dinner he laid down on one of the Wulf’s couches for a Sunday nap. When he awoke, he had just enough time to get to the Morris Linns for supper. What a life!
Pam Wilson and four friends visited the Philip Wilson residence for a few days during spring break.
Melvin and Dorothy Anderson met Duane and Carla Jobgen at Perkins in Rapid City Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday morning Heather Karp visited on her way back to Vermillion, and niece Cheryl Durpris of Pierre visited Wednesday afternoon.
The kind citizens hope you weren’t late to anything because of the time change.
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The weather was at times downright nasty in Elm Springs until Saturday, when it warmed up nicely. Sunday was absolutely gorgeous.
Several of the kind citizens attended the funeral of Tub Rath in Wall Wednesday.
And the Elm Springs Fire Hall held their annual membership meeting on Thursday afternoon.
Marvin and Carolyn Anders hosted the Casey Trask’s and the Rod Anders’ for lunch Sunday, and Milton and Twila Trask after church, also on Sunday.
Joe Trask accompanied Baxter and Dunbar Anders to New Underwood Friday night, where they watched the New Underwood Tigers beat the Wall Eagles in a basketball game.
Clyde Arneson accompanied Andy Linn to several towns on business Saturday, and afterwards had supper at the Andy Linn residence.
Lawrence Burke had a “two-man chore” to complete Tuesday, and Clyde Arneson was called be the second man. For his aid, he received hot chocolate and cookies. A crew has been engaged in residing the Lawrence Burke home this week, but their efforts have been hampered by the wind.
The Sam Johnstons returned to Terry Peak for their own skiing adventure on Sunday.
Clyde Arneson and Cary Tines were visitors at the Andy Linn residence on Friday.
Bunny Pauley visited the Morris Linn residence Monday morning, and Clyde Arneson visited Monday afternoon. Morris and Kassandra went to Rapid City for appointments.
Young Savana Johnston was an afternoon visitor at the Morris Linn residence on Wednesday. Clyde Arneson returned to the Morris Linn residence Thursday morning for coffee, while Shirrise visited Charlotte Wilsey in Rapid City and had supper with Peg Ireland. Shirrise Linn had lunch with Cheryl Oberlander Saturday.
Emilee Pauley made a haul off of last week’s birthday this week, first receiving a baby goat on Monday from Harold and Karen Delbridge, which she named Twinkletoes, and then a horse named Chiquita from Rex and Sheryl Burghduff, which Jesse Bail brought Friday when he came to stay the weekend. In other news the Pauley’s went to Faith Thursday evening to watch cousins Trinity Till and Hazer Burghduff and the rest of the Harding County Ranchers lose a basketball game to the Faith Longhorns.
Bud Pauley, Andy Linn and Clyde Arneson all visited the Cary Tines residence Thursday afternoon more or less to help him repair his garage door. Cary and Pam Tines attended Ronnie Racicky’s 60th birhtday party at the Racicky residence in New Underwood Saturday night. All of the usual suspects were in attendance.
Bridget Trask returned to the Castle Friday evening after her week long trip to Columbus OH. Gemma Trask accomapanied Al and Bridget to bible study in New Underwood Sunday evening.
RoseMary Trask went to New Underwood on business Wednesday. Pat Trask went to Lennox on business during the week, and had the opportunity to visit Sr. Magdalena in Alexandria. Nick Trask went to Sturgis on Business Thursday. And thats about it for the “Upland Trask” news.
Actually, thats about it for the ESN this week. The kind citizens hope you enjoy the warmer weather.
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