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BACK TO BACK STATE CHAMP Bids come in over Hulverson claims 2021 State Wrestling Title estimate for 271st Street

▼ Stuntebeck, and Hagedorn projects

Slykhuis, Eimers By Wendy Sweeter in more bidders. He noted that The Tea City Council met waiting or bidding again always reach podium March 1 and discussed the carries the risk of the prices bids for the 271st Street and being higher. By Anne Homan Hagedorn projects. The council decided they With a record number of Mayor John Lawler said the needed to meet with landown- wrestlers qualifying for the State bids came in much higher ers and did not take any action A Tournament, the Tea Area than their original estimated on the bids. High School wrestling team had cost, which was fi rst estimated Scholtz also updated the high expectations heading into in March 2019. They bid the council on South Dakota De- the State Tournament held this project as one bid when he partment of Transportation’s past weekend in Rapid City. noted it could also be bid as plan to submit a grant for the Those expectations were met two projects. 85th Street interchange. They with Tea Area’s Quincy Hulver- Since the bids came in a mil- are asking for a letter of support son claiming his second straight lion dollars more than what they from the city. The slurry seal A Championship title and three had fi rst estimated, Lawler and project with Sioux Falls was other Titan wrestlers — Maddix council members decided they bid out last week and they will Slykhuis, Wyatt Stuntebeck, and needed to talk to landowners be going with a company from Connor Eimers — all reaching in the Hagedorn Industrial Park Minnesota this year. the podium at the State Meet. about the bids before taking The council approved the “It was a fantastic endcap any action. agreement for E-911 and dis- on a great season altogether,” HDR’s Ben Scholtz said one patching services between the said Titan head coach John option would be not to combine city of Tea and Lincoln County. Niesen. “I’m so proud of the the projects. They could have Rates for 2021 are $4 per cap- way our kids came to battle at Above: Quincy Hulverson wrestling against Jack Schoenhard in the State Championship match. completely different contractors ita based on the 2010 Census. Photo courtesy of SDPB.org State. They prepared hard and working on them at the same The years 2022 and 2023 will performed well on the big stage. best in the state” win placed him in the semifi nals the 106 pound title; this year, time or different times. They be based on the 2020 Census. Our four medalists have been Hulverson began his State where he once again won by Hulverson had his eyes set at could not pave one or both ar- They approved the pay ap- the core leaders of our team, title run with a win by decision, decision, 5-3, this time over the 113 pound title. Standing in eas at the beginning. They could plication for the 85th Street and set the tone at practices 3-0, over Logan Brown of Rapid Harrisburg’s Carter Ractliffe his way was Rapid City Stevens’ just do the underground utility elevated water storage tank and tournaments. They have City, advancing him to the quar- giving Hulverson his second Jack Schoenhard, who had only projects to start with. from Maguire Iron for $79,320. remarkable work ethic and laser terfi nals, where Hulverson won straight appearance into the lost two matches all season, Scholtz said rebidding the The council went into execu- focus in their preparation, which by decision, 6-4, over Aberdeen State Championship match. bringing a 36-2 record onto the projects separately could draw tive session at 7:26 p.m. is why they perform among the Central’s Mason Schrempp. The Last year, Hulverson claimed mat. WRESTLING | Page 8 Bring on camping season American Family Insurance now in Tea Local business prepares Martin & Associates, LLC a multi-line American Family Insurance franchise, is for RV enthusiasts expanding their operations into Tea. The Agency Owner, Matt Martin, has By Kelli Bultena is expecting this trend to con- small town roots and plans to provide his Beginning last month, tinue for an extended period Sioux Falls based business to rural mar- campers could begin making of time.” kets, in South East South Dakota. reservations for summer stays He attributes the uptick to “We are super excited to open this in South Dakota State Parks. the change in how people have branch location in Tea,” said Martin, “Our If last summer is any indi- adjusted their down time during agency specializes in Auto, Home, Life, cation on how the camping the COVID-19 pandemic. Commercial, and Farm Insurance. Tea, Len- season will go, outdoor en- “The RV lifestyle provides a nox, Beresford, and the surrounding areas thusiasts can expect things to lot of benefi ts, mostly around stay busy. quality family time” Nerison fi t our niche market, we plan to be the local Bruce A. Nerison, President said, “And “Social Distancing” American Family Insurance agency, for all at i29 RV Supercenter in Tea outside, spending time with those customers.” said that nationwide the RV family around campfi res. See- Martin & Associates, LLC is located at business is booming. ing the country without getting 502 Figzel Court, next to the Post Offi ce and “We haven’t slowed down at on an airplane. Exploring all our Fairway Foods, in Tea. Their main location all, not even during the winter wonderful state parks... the list is at 1911 W. 57th Street in Sioux Falls. To months” he said, “The industry goes on.” reach the business, call 605-336-6470. Martin & Associates, LLC is located next to the Post Office at 502 Figzel Court, Tea. CAMPING | Page 2 State Tournament on the line: Titan girls reach SoDak 16

By Anne Homan fi rst quarter that we just needed to set- pretty bright.” In the second round of post-season tle down and get our nerves out of the With the win the Titan girls advanced action, the Tea Area High School girls way and I thought we not only came out to the SoDak 16, seeded ninth. The Ti- basketball team took on a scrappy Elk better in the second quarter (winning tans were scheduled to face off against Point Jefferson team that knocked out that quarter 20-12) but the second half eighth seeded Dakota Valley at Harris- the higher seeded Vermillion Tanagers as well where we outscored them in the burg on Mar. 4. Deadlines prohibit the in the opening round. second half 40-18.” results being published in this week’s “Elk Point-Jefferson was a tough Tea Area was led in scoring by Ritter paper. Watch next week for complete matchup because they are young and who fi nished with 20 points in the game. coverage. The winner will advance to play some tough nose defense,” said She also pulled down seven rebounds, the 2021 State A Tournament. Titan head coach Adam Schorzmann. had one assist and two steals. Katie Prior to Thursday night’s match-up, The Titans led only by three at the Vasecka fi nished the game with a dou- Schorzmann was hopeful of his team’s end of the opening quarter and saw the ble-double on the night, scoring 14 chances. game tied at 12 in the second quarter, points and pulling down 13 rebounds. “We have a group that’s still coming before turning up the heat with some She also had six assists and one steal together and hasn’t hit their peak yet key three pointers by Olivia Ritter and in the win. Kendra Mckinney had sev- and I would hate to be the team to go one by Cassidy Gors just before the half. en points, five rebounds and Brynn against us once we do hit our peak The Titans continued their push in the Schupner also scored seven points and as a team. I’m really happy with how second half, going on to get the 58-35 pulled down fi ve rebounds. Gors fi nished this group has stepped up and battled victory, sending them into the SoDak 16. with six points and three steals. Stella against some great competition,” said “I thought our girls came out of the Peterson had two points, fi ve rebounds Schorzmann. “We’ll have Dakota Valley gate a little trigger happy in that fi rst and Jillian Huenink had two points in the in our SoDak16 game and we match quarter. I think our fi rst six possessions game. Grace Stansbury pulled down six up really well. They are very similar to were shot from the three point line,” rebounds and had three steals. our style and they’re extremely well said Schorzmann. “They played us in a Schorzmann was happy to get by Elk coached. It should be a good matchup.” 2-3 zone the last game of the regular Point Jefferson, a team he expects to be GIRLS BASKETBALL | Page 5 season and against Vermillion they ran a threat in the future. a 1-2-2 zone that they haven’t showed “Look for them to be a great team in Head Coach Adam Schorzmann and the Titan bench explode during play against Elk Point throughout the regular season. It was the coming years,” said Schorzmann. They are well coached and have some Jefferson last week in post-season action. a great coaching move since we only The Titans won the game, 58-35, had one day to prepare for it after our 8th graders/Freshman who are pretty to advance to the SoDak 16. Beresford game. I told our girls after the good right now, so their future looks Photo by Anne Homan

TEA WEEKLY | MARCH 5, 2021 NEWS • 2 No election for City of Tea Active COVID-19 cases under 150 in County Tea Area Two petitions were fi led for four open positions on the Tea City Council. Vaccine availability expanded School The open positions include, Ward I, currently held by Sid Mun- By Kelli Bultena son; Ward II, currently held by Casey Voelker; Ward III, currently have died with COVID-19 as the Qualifying underlying health Board to COVID-19 cases remain held by Chuck Ortmeier; and Ward III, currently open. cause or contributing factor. conditions include: Asthma, down across the state of South The U.S. reports 28,675,156 Cancer, Cerebrovascular Dis- Voelker has fi led his petition and will run unopposed in Ward Dakota, with 1,975 active positive COVID-19 cases and ease, Chronic Kidney Disease, meet Mar. 8 II. Terry Woessner has fi led a petition in Ward III and is also un- COVID-19 cases reported in opposed. 515,195 deaths of as of Mar. COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabe- South Dakota on Tuesday, 2, 2021, according to John Hop- tes Mellitus, Down Syndrome, Tea Area School Board is Mar. 2. kins University and Medicine. Heart Conditions, such as scheduled to meet Monday, The SD Department of The SD Department of Heart Failure, Coronary Artery March 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Health reported 149 active Health reported Wednesday, Disease, or Cardiomyopathies, the Tea Area District Education Bridge Improvement Grant cases of Coronavirus in Lincoln March 3 that 229,000 vaccines Hypertension or High Blood Center – 131 N. Poplar Ave., County out of a total of 7,768 have been administered in the Pressure, Immunocompro- Tea, SD. COVID-19 cases. There are now state, with 80,000 residents mised State, Liver Disease, Agenda items include: Call recipients announced 7,542 recovered cases and having completed their second Neurologic Conditions, such as to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; 77 deaths reported in Lincoln dose. Dementia, Pregnancy, Pulmo- PIERRE, S.D. – The South submitted 52 applications. Approval of Agenda; Conflict County. It was also announced on nary Fibrosis, Severe Obesity Dakota Transportation Com- Local governments are re- Disclosure; Public Input; Statewide as of Mar. 2, South Wednesday that individuals mission awarded 26 Preser- quired to pay a minimum of 20 (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2), Sickle Cell Dakota has a total of 1,975 ac- with one or more underlying Disease, and Thalassemia. To Consent Agenda — Approval vation, Rehabilitation, and percent matching funds and tive Coronavirus cases. health conditions are now eli- register individuals can visit of Minutes, b. Acknowledge Replacement Bridge Improve- have 3 years to expend the There are 92 people cur- gible to receive the COVID-19 COVID.SD.GOV. Receipt of Financials, Approv- ment Grants (BIG) totaling grant. Counties must have a rently hospitalized because of vaccine, along with individuals The DOH encourages those al of Bills; Business Manager approximately $15 million at wheel tax and a fi ve-year High- COVID-19. SD DOH reports that eligible to receive the vaccine Report, Election Dates and the recent commission meeting way and Bridge Improvement who have qualifi ed up to this 1,888 South Dakota residents point. to register to do so. Deadlines; in Pierre. Plan in order to receive a grant. Old Business — COVID-19 Grant recipients are: City The BIG program was cre- Operations Update; of Belle Fourche (2), City of ated in 2015 which set aside Dept. of Revenue reminds homeowners of Brandon, Brookings County (2), $7 million per year from funds New Business — Resigna- Brown County, Clark County, generated by license plate fees tions, New Hires, Reliabank Davison County, Day County, to be used to repair and replace owner-occupied property tax relief deadline Line of Credit, Appoint of Teach- Grant County, City of Huron, aging local bridges. The SDDOT er of the Year Representative, First Reading Policy JHCDD: Hutchinson County, City of adds an additional $8 million PIERRE, S.D. – Homeowners the property tax reduction with- for this classifi cation through Administration of Opioid Antag- Keystone, Lawrence County, annually, making $15 million have until March 15 to apply for out applying. their local county director of onists, Administrative Report, Lincoln County, Meade County available. property tax relief through the The 2021 valuation notices equalization. The form can (3), Miner County, Minnehaha Applications for the next owner-occupied program. sent to taxpayers beginning be submitted electronically Board Committee Reports — County (2), Pennington County, round of the BIG program are Any South Dakotan who March 1, 2021 indicate if the through the Department of Rev- Sprouts, TASK, Library, Finance, Roberts County (2), Sanborn due Aug. 1, 2021, for the Pre- owned and occupied a home property classifi cation is own- enue website at https://sddor. Legislative, Construction/Land, County, and City of Sioux Falls. liminary Engineering category. on November 1, 2020 is el- er-occupied. Homeowners are seamlessdocs.com/f/3001. Continuous School Improve- Fifty-nine applications to- For more information regard- igible for this classification advised to check their notices If applicants have ques- ment; taling $44.9 million in total ing the BIG program, contact and its property tax reduction. to ensure their property is clas- tions about the owner-occupied Executive Session – Nego- project costs were received by Doug Kinniburgh at 605-773- Taxpayers who have previously program, contact local county tiations 1-25-2.4, Personnel the South Dakota Department 4284 or visit Bridge Improve- sifi ed as owner-occupied. received this reduction and Taxpayers who have pur- director of equalization or the 1-25-2.1; Adjourn. of Transportation (SDDOT). ment Grants - South Dakota still own and occupy the same chased or built a home prior to Dept. of Revenue’s property This agenda is subject to Five cities submitted seven Department of Transportation. home will continue to receive November 1, 2020 may apply tax division at 605-773-3311. applications and 27 counties change. Health concerns rise as dental patients in S.D. put off care during pandemic

By Mark Andersen 4,500 patients. Parents who beyond emergency services for allow particulates to settle. South Dakota News Watch were surveyed also reported the past year. In January, offi ce schedules Many South Dakotans have their children were eating more “All of these people are began returning to what they put off needed dental care sugary treats. Children are elderly and have more dental had been in July and August, during the COVID-19 pandem- especially vulnerable to tooth needs than most,” she said, Knecht said, although it var- ic, increasing the risk of gum decay and other problems from “and they have not been able ied by practice makeup and disease, tooth and bone loss delayed care. to leave for dental treatment.” location. or other serious health issues Data collected by the South Dentists have also not been Karisa Hart, offi ce manag- related to poor dental care, Dakota Dental Association has able to visit them. er of Hart Dental in Mitchell, which can include heart attacks found that 15 percent of the Beginning in March 2020, said delayed maintenance for and diabetes. state population will not return every week brought another periodontal patients can be Patients with acute dental to a dental offi ce until they have hurdle. Challenges included especially detrimental. Peri- problems and those who un- been vaccinated against COVID shutting offi ces down, reopen- odontal treatment requires a dergo routine dental care have or until the pandemic subsides. ing them safely, vaccinating large initial investment. stayed away from dental offi ces “There’s no social distanc- staff, obtaining scarce personal “If you don’t maintain it,” she due to concerns they may be ing in dentistry,” said Dr. Rick protective equipment, and ap- said, “you’re back to square South Dakota dentists took extra safety precautions, including the use of face susceptible to COVID-19 during Fuchs, an orthodontist who plying for federal aid. one.” masks and shields, to safely treat patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. offi ce visits. serves patients in Mitchell and At all times, Knecht said, Across the state, the offi ce Photo: Stock image Members of the state den- Huron. “You’re working 18 inch- dentists have followed CDC and closures and slowed sched- tal industry, who have taken es from an open mouth.” American Dental Association ules created concerns over a fi nancial hit due to lack of Modern general dentistry re- guidance. dental practice fi nances as well struggles to eat because of a caps dental care at $1,000 per appointments, say they may lies on high-speed drills cooled In mid-March, the American as for patient safety. Federal broken bridge. year with only a few exceptions, need a full year to overcome by water, which raises splatter Dental Association advised all COVID-19 emergency assis- “They’re now living on one Knecht said. the backlog of delayed care issues and COVID-19 concerns, practices to shut down until tance helped, Knecht said, but income,” Hart said. “There are Jayme Tubandt is a hygienist resulting from COVID-19. Fuchs said. early April. It later extended it will be harder to get full com- things like that we probably at Falls Community Health & “The ‘COVID hangover,’ South Dakota dentists are the shutdown. Exceptions were pensation for the year’s overall aren’t even aware are happen- Dental in Sioux Falls. As a feder- that’s going to go on for a now operating at 70 to 80 made for emergency cases, decrease in productivity. The ing.” ally qualifi ed health center, Falls while,” said Paul Knecht, direc- percent of normal appointment which mostly included cases effects could become apparent On the other hand, she add- receives cost-based funding to tor of the South Dakota Dental schedules. For the year, they’re involving serious pain. during the second quarter of ed, some people have used better serve the poor. Association. “We are finding down 20 percent, although the Recognizing the potential this year, he said. stimulus funds to address long- Under federal purview, the ourselves needing to do a lot pace of business has fl uctuated for harm to patients, dentists Addressing the backlog time problems. “Some come in clinic never struggled to access of extra work there.” greatly. scrambled in May to reopen among low-income patients ready to do major work,” Hart personal protective equipment Research links poor dental For dentists, as for everyone safely. Dentists worked out presents additional challenges. said. or N95 masks. health – especially periodontal else, the COVID crisis brought a ways of decontaminating sur- Dental offi ces must contend Finances also will be an is- For 13 weeks, Tubandt said, gum disease – to heart at- worry and constantly evolving faces and eliminating aerosol- with lost dental insurance sue for dentists who serve Med- the clinic treated only those tacks, diabetes, mental health guidelines and shifting prior- ized particulates. Barriers to among regular patients who icaid patients. In South Dakota, with severe pain or swelling, issues and other serious prob- ities. isolate airflow were erected, lost jobs due to the pandemic. the state and federally funded and it eventually reopened for lems. About 40 percent of At St. Francis Mission Dental or schedules were changed to Hart said a patient in her offi ce program for the impoverished routine care. 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TEA WEEKLY | MARCH 5, 2021 OPINION • 3 Inside this issue PRAIRIE DOC® PERSPECTIVES Infl uenza rare this season elcome to March. If this From the By Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. seen. fl uenza season, many people one’s efforts over this last weather is any Editor o you know anyone The charts put out by the are being tested for COVID-19 year have been toward keep- indication on who had infl uenza South Dakota Department of and infl uenza at the same ing the numbers of COVID-19 W Kelli Bultena how the month is going to go, this past year? Health speak for themselves. time. Despite thousands of down as much as we could to I am feeling hopeful — bring Chances are you Every week they send out tests, there have been only 55 “fl atten the curve” and avoid on Spring! D do not. Sure, plenty of people the latest infl uenza statistics confi rmed cases of infl uenza a catastrophe with everyone This week’s paper is jam- and compare them to past in the state through the third getting sick at once. We are ing camping season in this had the “stomach fl u” with packed again. Congrats to vomiting and diarrhea, other- years. The number of infl u- week of February. not out of the woods yet, but the wrestlers representing week’s paper. It’s been awhile wise known as gastroenteritis. enza cases forms something Over the last decade, we are getting closer. As far for my family since we were Tea Area at State this past Some people had colds and like a bell curve or mountain infl uenza claimed an average as infl uenza goes, it would ap- weekend. Congrats also to the on a camper’s schedule, but others had COVID-19. But which peaks in South Dakota of 32 lives each year in South pear that washing our hands, girls and boys basketball team heading out a couple week- typically during the third week Dakota. The worst season was staying home when sick, ends a month when the kids cases of infl uenza this season on their efforts this season, have been exceptionally low. of February and then tapers 2017-2018 when 73 people social distancing, and wearing were little was always the and good luck to them as they Starting a year ago, when down again. This year that line died, and the fewest deaths masks have drastically helped highlight of my summers, even continue competition. someone came to my clinic of cases for 2020-2021 is es- occurred in 2015-2016 when to minimize the spread. if you did have to schedule out I thought it was interesting with symptoms of infl uen- sentially fl at, and this week we 9 people died. We know that Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. is to note that there will be no lo- so far in advance. saw a slight increase in cases this past year, COVID-19 part of The Prairie Doc® team If you have an interesting za, including fevers, chills, cal election in Tea. I’d just like muscle aches, or respiratory which will hopefully only form claimed the lives of more than of physicians and currently to say thank you to those that hobby — we’d love to hear symptoms, we tested for both a small bump on the chart as 1,850 people in South Dako- practices family medicine in do take the time to help make about it for a future article. opposed to a mountain. ta. COVID-19 still managed Brookings, South Dakota. For Please give me a call at COVID-19 and for infl uenza. At the decisions for our commu- fi rst, every COVID-19 test was Usually there are well over to thrive even while infl uenza free and easy access to the nities. It’s a shame that more 213-0049 or email news@ 2,000 confi rmed cases of in- withered. The biggest reason entire Prairie Doc® library, vis- teaweekly.com and share with negative while many infl uenza people don’t get involved at tests were positive. However, fl uenza in South Dakota each is because COVID-19 is more it www.prairiedoc.org and fol- this point in the process. us what you enjoy for a unique with social distancing, mask year, with almost 15,000 con- contagious than infl uenza. low Prairie Doc® on Facebook past-time. You’ll also get a chance to wearing, washing hands, and fi rmed in last year’s season. Vaccinations and past im- featuring On Call with the Thanks for reading! read more about the upcom- people staying home when In a normal year, many more munity to infl uenza also help Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A they were sick, infl uenza people have infl uenza but go reduce its occurrence. show streaming on Facebook cases in South Dakota plum- unrecorded because they are We cannot stress how and broadcast on SDPB most Connecting with our Veterans meted faster than I have ever not tested. For this current in- important and helpful every- Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

By Greg Whitlock, Secretary and laws change, so do the South Dakota Department of veterans we serve. The World Veterans Affairs War II, Korean, and Vietnam he South Dakota De- Veterans are of retirement partment of Veter- age and need assistance ans Affairs mission applying for pension and med- Tis to “provide com- ical benefi ts. At the other end prehensive care and quality of the spectrum, we have the service to veterans and their Post-and- families, regarding health Pre-9-11 Veterans who care, education, disability have different issues ranging benefi ts, long-term care, and from educational benefi ts, OJT burial honors by providing programs and home loans. professional customer service Our state veterans service and care.” We carry out our offi cers and our county and mission not just as an ex- tribal veterans service offi cers pression of gratitude to those are experts in helping vet- who have served, but also for erans navigate the complex the sake of our South Dakota system of federal, state, and communities and business- local benefi ts and resources es. After all, our veterans are available to veterans and proven, hardworking, and ded- their families. Encourage your icated people – assets to their veteran to contact the South communities, the workforce, Dakota Department of Veter- and countless organizations. ans Affairs (605.333.6869) The contributions of our South or their local country or tribal Dakota heroes allow our veterans service offi cer. South Dakota communities to Help us be as responsive thrive. to our youngest veterans as It is important that we help we are to our oldest veterans. our veterans move ahead, live Help us to return function- life to the fullest, reintegrate ality to the men and women into their communities and wounded in service. Help have access to high quality us guide our veterans to the benefi ts and services in a resources that can help them timely, consistent, and equi- and their families. As our table manner. It is important state’s veteran population ‘Tom and Jerry’ that we help them establish and their needs continue to a “new normal” in family change and evolve, so will our relationships, wellness, and team of advocates and our didn’t really grow up tered Jerry yet. Creatively, I don’t have fi nancial stability. delivery of service. with the “Tom and Jerry” Movie High-strung chef Jackie much good to say about “Tom As policies, procedures, cartoon. I was more into (Ken Jeong) is the fi rst to spot and Jerry.” The physical hu- I Wile E. Coyote and the Review Jerry trying to make a home mor is predictable and played- Road Runner, but I under- for himself in the walls of the out, and the emphasis on Bob Garver stand the two pairs have simi- hotel. Kayla is soon tasked the live-action characters is larly adversarial relationships. with trying to remove the ill-advised. I laughed at maybe The key difference is that for the entire act to be ruined mouse as discreetly as possi- one out of ten gags, which while Wile E. defi nitely wants and Tom’s only keyboard to be ble, and she has the idea to puts the movie somewhere to eat the Road Runner, I destroyed. outsource the job to Tom, who above “painful,” but not wor- don’t think Tom the Cat would Tom’s not the only one to wants a new keyboard as a re- thy of a recommendation. As know what to do with Jerry lose his job in the fray. De- ward for thwarting his mortal for the kids in the fi lm’s target the Mouse if he ever caught livery girl Kayla (Chloë Grace enemy. Of course, Kayla has audience, I don’t think they’ll him. The two need each other Moretz) is knocked from her greatly overestimated Tom’s go for the movie either, since as enemies to give their lives bike and her package de- competence (he tries to send it can’t match the frantic pace purpose. stroyed, which gets her fi red. Jerry away in a box without of the cartoon. Commercially, The new fi lm takes place in She’s the kind of person who understanding how boxes I’m begrudgingly proud of the a world where all humans are gets fi red a lot, so now she’s work), and he and Jerry wreak fi lm. It made a bit over $13 live-action and all animals are really at the end of her rope. far more havoc than if Jerry million at the domestic box of- animated. At least the animat- She goes to a nearby hotel to had just been allowed to keep fi ce over the weekend, making ed animals are 2-D cartoons soothe herself with free cook- to himself. it the biggest movie of 2021 and not CGI abominations. ies, where she learns that The climactic set piece of so far in its opening weekend Tom moves to New York City they’re hiring temporary staff the fi lm is the lavish wedding, alone. I’m glad something with dreams of becoming a for an upcoming high-profi le where Kayla tries to keep can open to $13 million in famous pianist. Jerry moves wedding between social dar- things together despite the this era, even if it’s “Tom and to NYC with dreams of lazing lings Preeta (Pallavi Sharda) presence of Tom, Jerry, Ben’s Jerry.” about in a luxury apartment. and Ben (Colin Jost). She dog (who wants to beat up Grade: C- Frankly it’s hard not to side steals an impressive resume Tom), Preeta’s cat (who wants “Tom and Jerry” is playing with Tom here for following his from a snobby applicant and to eat up Jerry), a tiger (who in theaters and streaming on passion, as opposed to Jerry, cons her way into an inter- wants to beat up Ben’s dog), HBO Max. The fi lm is rated who wants to get ahead with view. Hotel General Manger peacocks (who are skittish PG for cartoon violence, rude as little effort as possible. Mr. Dubros (Rob Delaney) around all the cats), and humor and brief language. Its Tom tries to earn a living by takes an instant liking to Kay- elephants (who are skittish running time is 101 minutes. playing music for people in la and hires her on the spot, around Jerry the mouse). Contact Bob Garver at Central Park, and it takes just but Events Manager Terence Basically what I’m saying is [email protected]. a few seconds of Jerry trying (Michael Peña) smells a rat that the wedding cake doesn’t to upstage him by dancing – and he hasn’t even encoun- stand a chance.

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TEA WEEKLY | MARCH 5, 2021 COMMUNITY • 4 Bring on camping season Ochsner inducted into NSLS at Augustana Local business prepares for RV enthusiasts Nathan Ochsner, a 2019 Tea graduate, was recently inducted CAMPING | From 1 Park, which offers reservations into the fi rst National Society Nerison says that typically one year before arrival. of Leadership and Success Spring is i29 RV Supercenter’s State Parks Director Scott (NSLS) Chapter at Augustana busy time of year, however over Simpson reminds new and University. the last year it’s been a steady seasoned campers to keep an Augustana’s chapter of the fl ow with no slowdown in sight. eye on the calendar and make National Society of Leadership He recommends for those in reservations for camping trips and Success (NSLS) celebrated the market for a new camper to as soon as possible. its inaugural semester by in- do some research. “The sooner you can plan ducting 60 students. Members “Simply just come out and your camping trip, the better,” participate in a leadership browse and ask questions,” said Simpson. “Campsites at development curriculum that Nerison said. “We realize that popular parks go quickly.” includes orientation, leadership buying a RV is a big decision Note the following reserva- training day, three speaker and there are many different tion dates for popular summer broadcasts, and three Suc- fl oor plans and options avail- camping weekends (reserva- cess Networking Team meet- able. The other option is to tions dates are for a Friday ings. Participation in NSLS search websites. We try to up- arrival): offers students the opportunity Memorial Day: February 27 Nathan Ochsner date our website several times Reservations for South Dakota State Park camping summer dates open 90 to develop many in-demand a week.” Father’s Day: March 20 skills such as communication, bi-weekly during Fall 2020 to Fourth of July: April 3 Although they sell RV’s year- vations for a Friday, May 21, goal-setting, and team building. implement this leadership de- or model that fi ts your needs. Labor Day: June 5 round, Nerison said the best Don’t wait until there is a short- arrival. This is the South Dakota The Leadership Team met velopment program. Simpson encourages camp- time to purchase depends on age.” Game, Fish and Parks’ Open ers to venture out to new parks when you are ready to use it. Nerison said his company House and Free Fishing Week- or camp during the week to “We are selling a lot right hopes to avoid shortages and end and traditional kick-off to Minnesota State-Mankato avoid peak demand. now for those families prepar- that they have brought aboard the summer season. Campsites become available ing to camp as we get closer to several new lines of campers Reservations for other sum- announces honor lists at 7 a.m. Central Time on the spring and summer,” he said, to try to avoid the shortage that mer dates will follow in succes- The Academic High Honor average, while 2,731 students “We sell a lot in the late sum- some are concerned about. sion, becoming available 90 fi rst day of the 90-day window, but reservations for available and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to mer and fall when people are As for where to go camping, days before arrival. More than campsites can be made until for the past fall semester at qualify for the Honor List. preparing to go south. Right South Dakota State Park’s are 40 parks offer camping reser- the day you arrive. The 90-day Minnesota State University, To qualify for academic hon- now the most important factor vations on the 90-day schedule. popular. Feb. 20 was the fi rst window calendar can be found Mankato have been announced ors, undergraduate students would be fi nding a fl oor plan day to make camping reser- The exception is Custer State online at campsd.com. by interim Provost and Senior must be enrolled for at least 12 Reservations can be made Vice President for Academic credit hours for the semester. 24 hours a day, both online Affairs Matt Cecil. Named to the Honor Lists and by calling 1.800.710.2267. Among 3,861 students, a from Tea were Payton Conrad, Taxes and reservation fees may total of 1,130 students qual- Honor List and Tyra Klaren- apply. ified for the High Honor List beek, High Honor List. Postcards from the Past by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” with Luella DeJong

AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Embrace Church https://risensaviortea.org 720 Figzel Court, Tea Sunday: Sunday Divine Service, 9 a.m.; Sun- 213-3333, iamembrace.com/tea day School / Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Campus Pastor: Travis Waltner West Prairie Lutheran Church, ELCA Our area has not had a huge snowstorm yet this year, we still Sunday: Worship 8:45, 10 & 11:15 a.m. Albers to celebrate A maximum of 50% of each campus’ building 46788 282nd St., Lennox have March to go! Note this huge snowbank piled high by a bull 647-5923; On Facebook dozer on a local township road, this picture is from March 1962. capacity for each service is currently being fol- 90th birthday lowed. Masks are encouraged, but not required. Pastor Jon Hallenbeck Ask It was taken on the corner of a local township road after a week Sunday: Service starts at 9 a.m. of thaw. Albertha “Bert” Albers will Services continued to be streamed at 8:45, The Historical Society is resuming their meetings on Thursday, be turning 90 years young on 10 & 11:15 a.m. Live services found on Face- March 7th. A celebration will book, YouTube and iamembrace.com/online. Southtown Fellowship March 11 at 7 p.m. at the community center. Your attendance is 116 Main St., Worthing welcome and needed. be held to honor her this sum- mer. Her family requests a card Living Hope Community Church 605-372-0060, Southtownchurch.com shower. Send cards to: 305 E. Brian, Tea 498-5876 Pastor Jerry Miller Albertha Albers Pastor Wayne Reed Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Applications available for high 515 Morgan Lane Apt #10 Sunday: 9am Sunday School (for ages 5 years Tea, SD 57064 and up); 10am Sunday Worship Service In person St. Magdalen Catholic Church school scholarship program as well as Facebook Live 417 E 6th Ave, Lennox Weekly: Wednesday, Sept 16 -Youth Groups 647-2187, stmagdalenlennox.parishesonline.com The Sioux Empire Home ship recipients must reside in 6:45 PM-7:30PM *Note time changes*; Free pro- Father Martin Lawrence Builders Care Foundation is the areas of Lincoln, McCook, Community gram-Ages 5 years-High School. Due to Covid, will Sunday: Mass, 10:30am now accepting applications Minnehaha or Turner counties. not be serving meals yet. Doors open at 6:40PM, Weekly: Wednesday: Mass, 9am (except fi rst for its high school scholarship Application deadline for the masks are required for inside activities. Please Wednesday of the month when it is in Canton); program. 2021 scholarships is April 2, CALENDAR pick up your kids by 7:35PM. By taking precau- Friday: 9am The Sioux Empire Home 2021. tions, we hope to continue meeting in person. Builders Care Foundation will For additional information Call for more details; Wednesday: 9AM Moms First English Lutheran Church – NALC be awarding multiple $1,000 on the high school scholarship THURSDAY, MARCH 4 Girls Basketball SoDak in Prayer; Thursday: 6:30AM-Men’s Fellowship 120 E. 2nd Ave., Lennox scholarships for graduating program, please contact the 16 @ Harrisburg vs. Dakota Group; Continue to watch the Tea Weekly for 647-5140, www.felclennox.org high school seniors who will be Sioux Empire Home Builders Valley, 6pm updates and future events. Pastor Hugh Brewer attending a college, university Care Foundation at (605) 361- Sunday, March 7: 9:30 am Worship Service or technical college and major 8322. Download applications FRIDAY, MARCH 5 with Holy Communion, in-person and live- in a home building industry at hbacarefoundation.com. Tea Trinity Lutheran Church streamed; 10:45 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Boys Basketball Playoffs 335 W 1st St., Tea related fi eld of study. Scholar- @ Dakota Valley, 7pm Adult Sunday School 498-2343, teatrinity.org Weekly: Tuesday, March 9: 7:00 pm Procla- Pastor Tom Opoien & Deacon Christie Meier MONDAY, MARCH 8 mation Committee Meeting; Wednesday, March Sunday: Worship services in the sanctuary, 10: 7:30 am Breakfast with Your Bible; 6:30 pm What’s For Lunch? Tea School Board Meet- 8am & 10:30am; Facebook live worship at ing, 6:30pm Middle School Youth Group; 7:00 pm Lenten 10:30am Worship, in-person and live-streamed; 7:45 pm Tea Area School District TUESDAY, MARCH 9 St. Nicholas Catholic Church High School Youth Group Boys Basketball SoDak 140 W. Brian St., Tea JrK-5th Grade Lunch Menu 16, TBA First Baptist Church Visit www.teaschools.k12.sd.us 498-5792 or 498-2110, www.stnicholastea.org SD HWY 44, Chancellor Father Tom Fitzpatrick for 6th-12th grade menus THURSDAY, MARCH 11 647-2150, www.fi rstbaptistchurchchancellor.org Girls Basketball State Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; Rev. Jason Haas Tournament @ Watertown Weekly Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Wednesday Sunday, March 7: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Mar. 8: Hot dog with bun, baked beans, sliced pears, milk and Friday 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Risen Savior Lutheran Church Mar. 9: Soft shell taco, fresh broccoli, fresh fruit, milk Girls Basketball State EDITOR’S NOTE: This listing provided at no Tournament @ Watertown 1401 N. Main Ave., Tea, 498-5050 charge to area churches. 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TEA WEEKLY | MARCH 5, 2021 SPORTS • 5 Eimers recognized for 25 years of offi ciating Titan girls reach SoDak 16 Jeramie Eimers of Tea was recognized for 25 years of GIRLS BASKETBALL | From 1 offi ciating at the 2021 State Dakota Valley came into A Tournament in Rapid City. the match-up against Tea Area Eimers started offi ciating col- having only lost five games lege wrestling while he was during the regular season. They a student coach for Northern escaped Lennox, 60-61, in the State University in 1996, with second round to advance to the encouragement from Scott the SoDak 16. The Titans came Mechtenberg. In 1997, Eimers into Thursday night’s match-up, became certifi ed with the South having only lost six games in Dakota High School Activities the regular season. The two Association and has since of- teams faced off in the Titans’ fi ciated 21 state Tournaments. season opener with Tea Area Eimers received the NFHS Offi - getting the 59-51 win. cials Association Active Offi cials The 2021 State A Tourna- Award in 2004. ment will be held at the Water- Eimers graduated from Park- town Civic Arena in Watertown ston High School where he was March 11-13. a four time state place winner, winning the State Champion- ship in 1990. While wrestling at NSU, Eimers qualified for the National Tournament three Above: Jeramie Eimers (right) is pictured above receiving his 25 years of offici- years and was a NSIC Confer- ating award at the 2021 State A Wrestling Tournament with SDHSAA Executive ence Champion. Director, Dr. Dan Swartos (left). Eimers graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in with the 665th Maint. Army rewarding time spent as he Finance, Economics and Busi- National Guard unit and five now watches these wrestlers ness Administration from NSU. years with the 114th FW Air achieve their high school goals. He is currently employed with National Guard. Eimers is married to his wife, U.S. Bank where he fi nances Eimers is currently the pres- Kristi, and the two have three dental and veterinary practices ident of the Tea youth wrestling boys. He thanks them for their across the United States. He is club where he has volunteered continued support of his offi - also currently a member of the his time coaching since 2010. ciating and volunteering com- 114th FW Air National Guard His time helping the youth mitments. unit and has served ten years wrestling has been the most Youth baseball ★ATHLETE OF holds workouts ★ ★ Fridays at DEC wWEEK In partnership with the Tea Quincy Hulverson Area School District and Tea Park and Recreation, area This week’s Titan Athlete of baseball players have been the Week for wrestling is Quincy given a new opportunity to use Hulverson. Quincy, a junior the DEC (District Education wrestling at 113 pounds, was Building) for youth baseball nominated by head coach John winter workouts. A schedule Niesen. for every Friday until further This past weekend Quincy became a two-time State notice for birth year has been Pictured above, left moving clockwise: Brynn Schupner set up as follows: Champion, increasing his fights for the rebound in the Titans’ post-season • Fridays from 5 p.m. to record to 74 consecutive wins. match-up against Elk Point Jefferson. 5:45p.m. for birth year 2011. “He is a great leader by •Fridays from 5:45 p.m. to example up in the room, he Olivia Ritter fights for the bucket in the Titans’ match- 6:30 p.m. for birth year 2010. works hard and pushes people up against Elk Point Jefferson last Thursday in Tea. The to be their best,” said Niesen. Titans earned the win, sending them to the SoDak 16. •Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to “Quincy is kind of the spark plug 7:15 p.m. for birth year 2009. on our team, especially being Stella Peterson drives to the basket during post-sea- •Fridays from 7:15 p.m. to 8 one of the lower weights — you son action against the Huskies. The Titans won 58-35, p.m. for birth year 2008. can tell that when he gets the advancing to the SoDak 16 where they were to face off First workouts began last against Dakota Valley on Thursday, Mar. 4 in Harrisburg. ball rolling, the team feeds off Photos by Anne Homan Friday, Feb. 19. his momentum.” BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL/INS. DETAIL EXPERTS REAL ESTATE Sally J Solum Exchange 30 years of tax experience Insurance Agency Income Tax Filing OPEN M-F Steve Carnes, No contact service available Dr. Christopher W. Lane, 7:30 - 5:30 Owner Sat.8-noon Serving the insurance needs 27322 Stagecoach Rd., Tea 725 E. 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Budget Allocation-Feb $530.92; Lincoln/Minnehaha Economic De- WHEREAS four bids were described as the Southeast quarter LINCOLN COUNTY Yankton Co Sheriff’s Office, Mi velopment commented on the up- received for the Lincoln County (SE1/4), except lot H-1, of Section March gas Serve Papers $50.00; Johnson Pllc, coming merger of their organization, Highway Shop Ventilation Project 34, Township 100 North, Range 49 Katie, Mi Board-Jan $2,125.20; website development, and interest in as follows: Baete Forseth HVAC West of the 5th Principal Meridian, LINCOLN COUNTY Loving, Philip, Mi Evals $4,024.26; value-added agriculture and housing $199,100.00; Haugen Heating & Air Lincoln County, South Dakota, is prices: in like BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lewno Law Office, Lucy M Lewno, projects in 2021. Commissioners Conditioning $196,500.00; Howe Inc hereby rezoned from A-1, Agricultural Mi Board-Yankton $186.50; Wagner, Arends and Schmidt thanked him for $176,573.00; Prairie Sons $185,700 District and RC, Recreation/Conser - February 9, 2021 Heidi M, Mi Evals $495.00; Wernke, his hard work and service. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to vation District to RR, Rural Residen- a lion, but out Laurie A, Mi Hearing $63.04; John - COMMISSIONER REPORT (IN- award the Lincoln County Highway tial District, and the official zoning THE LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD son, Erin M, Mi Board-Dec $2,997.30; FORMATIONAL ONLY): Shop Ventilation Project to the lowest map of Lincoln County referred to OF COMMISSIONERS was brought Miller, Francie, Mi Hearing $80.00; Commissioner Schmidt reported bidder, Howe Inc, for $199,100.00. in Section 2.03 of the 2009 Revised like a lamb? to order by Chair Tiffani Landeen at Dufault, Helena, Qmhp Training on two bills in South Dakota Legisla- MOTION by Arends and seconded Zoning Ordinance for Lincoln County 8:30 a.m. on February 9, 2021, with $303.75; Sd Dept Of Game, Fish ture: one that would allow counties to by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: is amended. Commissioners Joel Arends, Jim C. & Parks, 2021 Pledge $15,000.00; apply for funds to repair courthouses “Nay” Poppens: “Nay” Schmidt: “Aye” Joel Arends, Vice Chair, Lincoln March 1, 2021— Gas prices Jibben, Michael Poppens, and Jim Great Plains Roofing, Roof Re- and another to grant increased funds Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. County Board of Commissioners continue to increase, with the Schmidt present. Deputy Auditor, pair-Sheetmetal/Sea $413.27; Len- from the State to county and township COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: ATTEST: national average up nine cents Shaun Feilmeier, served as Clerk of nox Ace Hardware, Supplies $60.53; bridges. Commissioner Arends introduced Sherry Lund, Auditor the Board. Chief Civil Deputy State’s Star Publishing, National 4h Week REGULAR BUSINESS: the discussion of selling the Transfer Published once at the approxi - on the week to $2.72. That is Attorney, William Golden, was also Pub $56.25; Lennox Nutrition Center, RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Station property since it was offi- mate cost of $17.26. a 30 cent increase from the present. 2021 Budget Allocation $1,500.00; to enter Executive Session at 8:37 cially closed. Buildings & Grounds ROUTINE BUSINESS: Napa Auto & Truck Parts Of Sf, a.m. for the purposes of consulting Superintendent, John Rombough, beginning of February, 28 cents MOTION by Jibben and seconded Repairs#33,8,23,22,15,12,4 $50.97; with legal counsel or reviewing commented that he is working with TOWNSHIPLINCOLN COUNTY NOTICES more than a year ago and the by Schmidt to approve agenda. Ar- Larson, Casey, Reimburse Applica- communications from legal counsel Midco on a lease agreement for that most expensive daily national ends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: tor Lic $68.00; Imeg Corp, Project# about proposed or pending litiga- property similar to the one recently “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. 20006825.00 $270.00; Lincoln Co tion or contractual matters. SDCL approved for the 4-H Grounds near Delapre Township average since August 2019. Motion carried. Economic Development, 2021 Lceda 1-25-2(3) and preparing for contract Lennox. Rombough was directed Notice of Meeting of The latest price jumps are Payroll: Dues $8,900.00; Quadient Leasing negotiations or negotiating with em- to have that agreement on the next Commissioner’s $4,689.00; FICA Usa, Inc, Mail Machine Lease-2021 ployees or employee representatives. meeting agenda, February 23rd. Local Review Board a direct result of February’s 256.44, Medicare 59.99 $3,982.56; Quadient Finance Usa, SDCL 1-25-2(4). MOTION by Arends COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: SDCL 10-11-13 winter storm that took 26 U.S. Auditor’s $10,487.20; FICA Inc, Supplies-Ink/Meter Tape $379.61 and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: Commissioner Arends introduced the refineries offline and pushed 552.93, Medicare 129.31, SDRS HIGHWAYS: A-Ox Welding Sup- “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” discussion of possibly selling portions NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 629.23 ply Inc, Supplies $441.46; Cole Pa- Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- of the County owned property near that the governing body, sitting as a refinery utilization from an av- Treasurer’s $17,427.60; FICA per, Copy Paper $64.70; Lyle Signs tion carried. Tea that was purchased for the Public Review Board of Delapre Township / erage of about 83% down to an 1,001.18, Medicare 234.14, SDRS Inc, Signs $227.77; Overhead Door RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Safety Center that wouldn’t infringe Municipality, Lincoln County, South atypical low of 68%, according 1,045.66 Of Sf Inc, Threaded Bolt $10.00; to exit Executive Session at 9:27 a.m. on the feasibility study to mitigate wa- Dakota, will meet at the Tea City Hall States Attorney’s $41,536.41; Sd Dept Of Transportation, Project MOTION by Schmidt and seconded ter problems in the area. Arends also in said taxing jurisdiction on MON - to the Energy Information Ad- FICA 2,297.68, Medicare 537.34, Costs $30,620.77; Safety Meeting by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: commented that this area should be DAY, the 15th day in March, 2021, ministration (EIA). In its latest SDRS 2,433.42 Outlines, Hwy Safety Subscrip- “Aye” Poppens: “Absent” Schmidt: offered back to the private sector for (being the third Monday in March) data, EIA also reported demand Gen Gov Bldg $13,490.45; FICA tion $130.00; Dakota Fluid Power “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. light industrial use and that the City of for the purpose of reviewing and cor- 704.86, Medicare 164.84, SDRS Inc, Repair #16 $1,488.12; Jfi Inc, COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Tea will be bringing utilities and pave- recting the assessment of said taxing at 7.2 million b/d. Both utiliza - 809.42 Road Salt $2,035.67; South Lincoln Commissioner Schmidt introduced ment to the area soon. Commissioner district for the year, 2022. (In case tion and demand rates have not DOE $29,523.07; FICA 1,662.96, Rural Water, Water-Hwy $172.28; the topic of a new hire to support Landeen commented that she would of inclement weather, this meeting Medicare 388.91, SDRS 1,732.52 Southeastern Electric Co-Op Inc, the Human Resources and Veteran like to see which portions can be sold will be rescheduled for the following been reported this low since ROD $7,308.75; FICA 407.05, Electricity-Hwy $2,762.96; Xcel Services efforts. Schmidt had tabled before deciding on selling them. Com- day Tuesday March 16th at the same last May. Medicare 95.20, SDRS 392.93 Energy, Electricity-Hwy $66.29; this item on February 2nd in order to missioner Schmidt commented that location). South Dakota Gas Prices: VSO $2,135.28; FICA 109.27, Midco, Internet $16.47; Imeg Corp, allow the two department heads to the homeowner within this property All persons considering them- Medicare 25.56, SDRS 128.12 Project Costs $16,338.16; Grainger, gather and communicate information should also be notified of our intent so selves aggrieved by said assess- Today $2.68 GIS $4,902.40; FICA 264.46, Supplies $592.17; Avera Occupa- to support this request for an addition- they can make plans as well. ment, are required to notify the clerk Yesterday $2.67 Medicare 61.85, SDRS 294.14 tional Med-Mitchell, Remote Drug al employee. Commissioner Landeen passed of the local board no later than March Last week $2.57 IT $5,723.20; FICA 333.74, Medi- Test $198.80; Billion, Pipe $111.09; RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED the Chair to Commissioner Arends 11th 2021. care 78.05, SDRS 343.39 Us Bank, Travel-Fuel $34.25; A & to approve the request for a new and left the meeting at 10:02 a.m. Sarah Johnson, Clerk Last month $2.35 HR $3,012.00; FICA 176.86, B Pure Water Online Corp, Water position to support the Veteran Ser- COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Delapre Township Last year $2.37 Medicare 41.36, SDRS 180.72 $0.88; Fastenal Company, Supplies vices Officer and Human Resources Commissioner Arends introduced Dated January 31, 2021 WIC $316.48; FICA 19.62, $397.24; Canton Home & Farm Director as presented. MOTION by discussion of a temporary airport Published two times at the ap- AAA forecasts the national Medicare 4.59 Supply, Drill Bit/ Sds Bit $14.38; Schmidt and seconded by Jibben. Ar- economic improvement committee to proximate cost of $17.34. (2-26, 3-5) gas price average to hit at least Sheriff’s $72,731.18; FICA Napa Auto & Truck Parts Of Sf, Re- ends: “Nay” Jibben: “Nay” Poppens: seek ways to hasten the development $2.80 in March. For motorists, 4,311.15, Medicare 1,008.26, SDRS pairs#33,8,23,22,15,12,4 $1,624.82; “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. of hangar space on the newly pur- 5,102.70 Vast Broadband, Internet-Hwy Motion carried. chased land at the Marv Skie Lincoln Notice for Bids that means they can expect County 4-H $3,249.25; FICA $530.61; Prochem Dynamics Llc, COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: County Airport as well as other ways Delapre Township continued increases of at least 194.15, Medicare 45.41, SDRS Problue Cleaner/Dawn $405.11; Commissioner Jibben introduced to bolster the economic impact of the 5–10 cents in local markets 194.95 Transource, Repair-2017 Mack the topic of the District 2 Planning airport. Arends requested it be placed Notice is hereby given that Dela- P & Z $11,380.08; FICA 673.10, Gu713 $669.30; Cintas, Towels/ Commission vacancy and informed on the February 23rd agenda. Com- pre Township, Lincoln Co., will receive until refinery operations are Medicare 157.43, SDRS 660.30 Wipes/Mats $256.88; Presto-X, the Board of additional letters of in- missioner Poppens commented that bids for Magnesium Chloride for 10- stable. Highway $46,198.38; FICA terest submitted since last meeting. he and Commissioner Jibben will look Comm Pest Gen Maint $132.00; 15 miles (more or less), at 1/2 gal. “Barring hurricane season, 2,661.01, Medicare 622.32, SDRS Mid-American Research Chemical, Discussion occurred pertaining to the into creating such a committee as rate. The Board reserves the right to 2,771.89 Wash And Wax $647.75 possibility of additional interest from the appointed Airport Liaison Board reject any and all bids. Bids must be March may bring the most Communications $27,040.25; 911: Cole Paper, Copy Paper District 2 residents. Member and alternate. postmarked by 3-31-2021. expensive pump prices of FICA 1,589.19, Medicare 371.66, $142.34; Centurylink, Backup Lines RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- MOTION by Jibben and seconded Delapre Township SDRS 1,622.43 $145.30; Xcel Energy, Electricity SOLVED to table the nomination and by Schmidt to adjourn at 10:23 a.m. 2021,” said Marilyn Buskohl, EM MGMT $2,945.40; FICA consideration of District #2 Planning until 8:30 a.m. on February 23, 2021. Box 294 $9.00; Midco, Internet $41.18; A & Tea, SD 57064 AAA spokesperson. “While the 159.87, Medicare 37.39, SDRS B Pure Water Online Corp, Water Commission Member and authorize Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Published three times at the 176.72 the Auditor to advertise for letters of “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. month is roaring in like a lion, $29.95; Powerphone Inc, Online approximate cost of $12.95. (2-26, 24/7 $2,569.43; FICA 128.81, Training $729.00; Vast Broadband, interest for said position. MOTION by Motion carried. 3-5, 3-12) by the end of it we could see Medicare 30.12, SDRS 205.55 911 Circuits $1,886.28; Jibben and seconded by Poppens. Lincoln County Board of Com- some relief at the pump as Claims: EMS: Verizon Wireless, Mobile Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: missioners GENERAL FUND: SD State Trea- Internet $40.01; Midco, Internet “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. /s/ Notice for Bids refineries resume normal op- surer, Co Title Fees/MI $6,339.68; In - $8.24; Timmerman, Harold, Fuel Motion carried. Tiffani Landeen, Lincoln County Delapre Township erations,especially if crude oil dependent Publishing Llc, Mins/Ntcs/ $50.38; I-29 Fuels, Fuel $271.28; COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Chair prices show signs of stability.” Hlp Wntd/Tax Exmpt Lst $2,274.76; Cummins, Shelter Generator In Len- Julia Disburg, Human Resources Di- Attest: /s/ Notice is hereby given that Del- Sioux Valley News Inc, Mins/Ntcs/ no $2,121.01 rector, informed the Board of several Shaun Feilmeier, Deputy Auditor apre Township, Lincoln Co., will While California ($3.68) - Hlp Wntd $2,450.67; Sdacc, Work SOLID WASTE: Southeastern personnel items including a hire in Approved February 23, 2021 receive bids for 14,000 tons (more or and Hawaii ($3.46) started the shop $660.00; Us Bank, Digital Electric Co-Op Inc, Electricity $336.31 the Sheriff’s Office, position exemp- Published once at the approxi- less) of 3/4 in. crushed gravel, to be year above the $3/gallon mark, Access-Argus Leader, $73.49; A & AIRPORT: Southeastern Electric tion status, and an appointment to mate cost of $183.88. applied to township roads, according B Pure Water Online Corp, Water Co-Op Inc, Electricity $381.66; Lin- the City of Sioux Falls Solid Waste to DOT specifications. The Board a few other states have fol- $59.02; American Legal Publishing coln Co Rural Water, Water-Airport Planning Board. Disburg explained reserves the right to reject any and lowed or are close to following Corp, Codification Of Ordinances $34.50; A-1 Septic Tank & Excavating that the current Buildings & Grounds all bids. Bids must be postmarked $3,038.00; Beck, Pat, Grand Jury Inc, Pump Septic Tank $150.00; Leg- Superintendent position was not eli- PUBLIC NOTICE by 3-31-2021. suit: Washington ($3.09), Ne- Transcript $160.00; Osborn, Rox- acy Aviation Llc Corp, Airport Mgmt gible for exemption due to the manual LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING Delapre Township vada ($3.01), Arizona ($2.98), ane, Transcripts $51.60; Jurors, Fee-Jan $2,916.67; Vast Broadband, labor assigned to that position but COMMISSION VACANCY Box 294 Pennsylvania ($2.95), Oregon Fees/Mileage $1,915.84; Tschetter Airport $47.59; Sioux Falls Electric, could be changed to rarely have Tea, SD 57064 - ($2.95), Illinois ($2.89), Wash- & Adams Law Office, Crt Appt Attny Repairs $1,566.33; Helms & Asso labor duties; Commissioners Arends The Lincoln County Board of Published three times at the $1,133.12; Price Phd, Thomas L, ciates, Project# A7597:01 $862.24 and Schmidt volunteered to work on approximate cost of $14.67. (2-26, ington, D.C. ($2.88) and Alaska solutions for this and possibly other Commissioners hereby gives notice Competency Eval/Prep $2,700.00; 24/7 SOBRIETY FUND: Pharm that one seat, District 5 representa- 3-5, 3-12) ($2.87). Peterson, Stuart & Klentz, Public Chem Inc, Patch Kit $555.50 positions in the County. Discussion was had regarding the appointment tive, on the Lincoln County Planning Today, every state average Defender Cont-Jan $66,666.66; MODERN/PRESERV: Century Commission is open for application. Skorczewski, Jena, Transcripts Business Products, Copier Maint- to the City of Sioux Falls Solid Waste District 5 is comprised of City of Sioux CITY OF TEA is more expensive on the week $1,044.40; Frantzen Reporting/Pgr8r Rod $34.76; Mcleod’s Printing, Plat Planning Board specifically pertaining Falls Precincts 1-11, 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, Inc, Grand Jury Proceeding $784.00; Cabinet/Sheet Strips $5,064.89 to ways to avoid overtime expense. and the month. Only three Heidepriem, Purtell & Siegel, Crt Appt LAW LIBRARY: Lexisnexis/Relx Commissioner Poppens volunteered 2-13, 2-16 contiguous to the majority NOTICE OF MEETING OF LOCAL states have averages cheaper Attny $4,854.35; Knecht, Andrew J, Inc, Law Library $280.00 for the appointment. Commissioner of the City of Sioux Falls in Lincoln STATEWIDE SOBRIETY: Sd At- Schmidt commented that Jon Hanson County. Residents of District 5 who REVIEW BOARD year-over-year: Hawaii (-10 Crt Appt Attny-A&N $309.90; Dept would like to serve on the Planning Of Social Services, Psych Eval torney General’s Office, Sd Attorney had been serving on this board during SDCL 10-11-13 cents), Alaska (-7 cents) and - his time at the Transfer Station and Commission are encouraged to apply. $11.80; Walter, Max, Crt Appt At General $11,652.00 The Planning Commission is Oregon (-3 cents). tny-Ivc $297.00; Cole Paper, Copy MODERN/PRESERV: Sdaco, would likely be the most qualified to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Oil Market Dynamics — at Paper $1,086.96; Mcleod’s Printing, Sdaco State M&P Fund $3,592.00 continue serving on it. the county’s committee for citizen the governing body, sitting as a Re- STATE MOTOR: Sd State RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED involvement on development and the close of Friday’s formal Laser Checks/Supplies $911.54; land use issues. The Planning Com- view Board of the City of Tea, Lincoln Midco, Internet $1,875.63; Us Bank, Treasurer, Sd State Treasurer Mv to hire Andrew Steinburg as a full-time County, South Dakota, will meet at trading session, WTI decreased - mission primarily makes land use Supplies-Binders $79.04; Century $356,068.76 Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff’s Of decisions on conditional uses and City Hall, in said taxing jurisdiction Business Products, Copier Maint SALES TAX: Sd State Trea- fice at $24.88/hr (Grade SO1/ Step on MONDAY, the 15h day of March, by $2.03 to settle at $61.50. - 5) effective 2.8.2021. MOTION by subdivisions and makes recom- $548.93; Postmaster, Additional Post surer, Sd State Treasurer Excise mendations to the Board of County 2021, (being the 3rd Monday in Although a stronger dollar and age $200.00; Qualified Presort, 2020 $917,556.80 Schmidt and seconded by Arends. March) for the purpose of reviewing BIRTHS, DEATHS, &: Sd State Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Commissioners on amendments market concerns regarding Tax Forms $12,599.88; Sunshine to the comprehensive plan and its and correcting the assessment of Foods, Static Guard $17.16; City Treasurer, Sd State Treasurer B&D “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. said taxing district for the year 2021. interest rates pushed crude Motion carried. implementing ordinances. Of Canton, Water/Sewer $270.42; $460.00 The Planning Commission typical- All persons considering them- prices lower to end the week, Light And Siren, 2 Led Beacon Light Reports: RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED selves aggrieved by said assessment January 2021 mileage reports - ly meets on the second Wednesday prices increased over $2 earlier $179.98; Xcel Energy, Electricity to table the review of position exemp and third Monday of each month are required to notify the clerk of the $6,112.07; Menards-West, Paper were presented from Emergency tion until further information and local board no later than Thursday, in the week—up to $63.22—due Towels $8.06; Fred The Fixer, Keys Management, Highway Department, solutions can be generated. MOTION at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County March 11th, 2021. to growing market optimism - and Buildings & Grounds. by Arends and seconded by Schmidt. Courthouse in Canton. They may $12.00; Us Bank, Registration/Sup hold additional workshops and spe- Dated this 26th day of February, plies $179.28; Builders Supply Co, The January 2021 Register of Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: 2021. that as vaccines become more Deeds report was presented totaling “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. cial sessions during the month as Repair - Fire Door Magnet $363.75; needed. Dawn R. Murphy, Finance Officer available, crude demand will Otis Elevator, Cont Cjf05161 Svc 2/1- $131,695.50. Motion carried. City of Tea A letter from the South Dakota RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Qualified persons interested in recover. Crude prices rose 4/30 $1,171.08; G & R Controls Inc, being considered for this appointment Published twice at the approxi- Repair/Replace Filters $1,665.85; Department of Environment and to appoint Jon Hanson to the City of mate cost of $14.95. (2-26, 3-5) mid-week despite the EIA’s Natural Resources acknowledging should submitCITY aOF letter TEA of interest Vast Broadband, Trsfr Stn/Shrff Sioux Falls Solid Waste Planning noting reasons for wanting to serve latest report revealing that to- $89.20; Prochem Dynamics Llc, Sup- administrative closure of the Lincoln Board. MOTION by Schmidt and sec- County Solid Waste Transfer Facility onded by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jib- on the Planning Commission and tal domestic crude inventories plies $1,805.04; Cintas, Sanitizing - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wipes $55.35; Active Data Systems was presented. ben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: any pertinent qualifications (educa increased by 1.3 million bbl last Inc, Supplies $10,157.58; Us Bank, CONSENT AGENDA: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. tion, experience, etc.) to the Lincoln - Pursuant to SDCL 11-4-4, notice week, bringing the supply level Travel-Fuel/Supplies $212.88; Lin MOTION by Poppens and COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: County Auditor at 104 N. Main Street, is hereby given that the Tea City seconded by Schmidt to approve Terry Fluit, Highway Superintendent, Suite 110, Canton SD 57013. Letter of to 463 million bbl. coln Co Register Of Deeds, Checks/ interest must be received on or before Council will hold a Public Hearing Check Register $151.25; Nexstar Consent Agenda items. Arends: read aloud the submitted bids for on March 15th, 2021 regarding the For this week, crude prices Broadcasting, Dba Kelo, Help Want- “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” 2021 Surface Treatment Project, Friday, March 19, 2021. For more information, please rezoning Lots 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A, could rise if EIA’s next weekly ed- Rod $100.00; Us Bank, Gis Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- 2021 Surface Project, and Highway contact the Lincoln County Planning Ma’s & Pa’s Addition, City of Tea, Certification Fee $100.00; Cdw-G Inc, tion carried. Shop Ventilation Project. Fluit also Lincoln County, South Dakota from report shows a decrease in MOTION by Poppens and sec- answered budget questions per- and Zoning Director at (605) 764- Cannon Roller/Zebra Printer $636.32; 2938 during regular business hours AG – Agriculture to R1 – Residential total stocks. Us Bank, Standard Ucc Ssl $299.98; onded by Schmidt to approve Com- taining to the ventilation project by Governmentjobs.Com, Inc, Sub or e-mail planning@lincolncountysd. District. An exhibit is on file at the Tea Motorists can find current mission Minutes: 2/2/2021. Arends: explaining where the money to pay org. Fee-Candidate Text Mes $250.00; “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” for it was coming from. Planning and Zoning Office. gas prices along their route Civicplus, Idp Integration Annual Sheri Lund The Tea City Council public hear- Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- WHEREAS four bids were re- ing will be held at the following time, with the free AAA Mobile app for tion carried. ceived for the 2021 Lincoln County Lincoln County Auditor Fee $2,330.50; Us Bank, Drug & - date and location: Alcohol 50 Queried $62.50; Traliant RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Surface Treatment Project as fol- Published once at the approxi iPhone, iPad and Android. The Holdings, Llc, Employee Harassment to set date and time for a public lows: ASTECH of St. Cloud MN mate cost of $18.59. 7:10 P.M. app can also be used to map hearing to consider an application - th Train $2,900.00; Sturdevant’s Auto $828,576.66; The Road Guy Con March 15 , 2021 a route, find discounts, book a Parts, Supplies-Wiper Blades $47.19; for retail on-off sale wine and cider struction Co. Inc of Yankton SD Tea City Hall (600 E. 1st Street) Avera Mckennan Hospital, Prsnr license from The Good Earth Farm $846,533.65; Bituminous Paving Inc NOTICE OF ADOPTION hotel and access AAA roadside Care/Mi Hld $1,631.52; Sd Sheriff’s LLC at Kroger’s Addition, Tr 2C, of Odessa MN $897,950.10; Jensen The purpose of this hearing is assistance. Learn more at AAA. Association, Travel-Conference/ NW1/4, 28-98-51. Address: 28318 Rock & Sand Inc of Mobridge SD First Reading: December 8, 2020 - to explain the proposed rezoning to com/mobile Patches $225.30; National Sher 466th Ave, Lennox, SD to occur $969,172.04 THEREFORE BE IT RE- Second Reading: February 23, 2021 interested persons, to answer ques- iff’s Assoc, 2021 Nsa Membership between 8:35 a.m. and adjournment SOLVED to award the 2021 Lincoln Public Hearing: February 23, 2021 tions regarding this item, and to hear AAA provides automotive, Dues $135.00; Fed Ex, Evidence of the March 9, 2021 Lincoln County County Surface Treatment Project bid Date Adopted: February 23, 2021 public comment on this item. The City travel, and insurance servic- Commission meeting. MOTION by to the lowest bidder, ASTECH Corp. Date Published: March 5, 2021 Return $26.80; Jack’s Uniforms & Council invites all interested persons es to 61 million members Equipment, Badge $109.99; Lincoln Poppens and seconded by Schmidt. of St. Cloud MN, for $828,576.66. Effective Date: March 25, 2021 to attend and offer their comments. Co Sheriff, Electronic Monitoring Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: MOTION by Schmidt and seconded Those interested persons not able to nationwide and more than $465.00; Voyager Fleet Systems “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. by Poppens. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: ORDINANCE NO. 2102-46 attend are invited and encouraged to 105,000 members in South Inc, Fuel Statement-Jan $3,004.28; Motion carried. “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” send written comments, prior to the Us Bank, Help Wanted/Postage/Etc RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. AN ORDINANCE OF LINCOLN hearing, to the Tea Zoning Adminis- Dakota. AAA advocates for the $3,490.49; Canton Home & Farm to approve step increase for the fol- WHEREAS seven bids were re- COUNTY, SD, AMENDING THE 2009 trator, PO Box 128, Tea, SD 57064. safety and mobility of its mem- Supply, Std Cable Tie $29.99; Covert lowing individual in the Sheriff’s Office ceived for the 2021 Lincoln County REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE Track Group Inc, Annual Subscription In compliance with the Americans bers and has been committed effective the first day of the biweekly Surfacing Project as follows: Asphalt FOR LINCOLN COUNTY BY RE- with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you Mappin $600.00; Auto Dynamics Inc, pay period following 2.10.2021: Leah Surfacing Co of Sioux Falls SD - need special assistance to participate to outstanding road service - ZONING A PORTION (APPROX Repairs $698.53; Transunion Risk & Stroschein - Deputy Sheriff - SO 1/ $1,248,229.73; Duininck Inc of Prins IMATELY 140 ACRES) OF THE in this hearing, please contact the for more than 100 years. AAA Alternative, Search Engine $76.90; Step 3 - $23.69/hour. MOTION by burg MN $1,261,799.40; Double H PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED Roseland, Amy, Cpr Certification Finance Officer at (605) 498-5193. - Poppens and seconded by Schmidt. Paving Inc of Tea SD $1,274,828.80; Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing is a non-stock, non-profit cor - Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: AS THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER $8.00; Autopros Tire & Service Cen Central Specialties Inc of Alexandria (SE1/4), EXCEPT LOT H-1, OF or speech-disabled may utilize Relay poration working on behalf of ter, Repairs #18-2,17-2 $1,163.20; “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. MN $1,318,099.56; SealPros Inc Minnehaha County Jail, Boarding Motion carried. SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 100 South Dakota at (800) 877-1113 motorists, who can now map of Harrisburg SD $1,320,545.72; NORTH, RANGE 49 WEST OF THE (TTY/Voice). Notification 48 hours Fees/Prisoner Care $137,200.63; B RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Bituminous Paving Inc of Odes- 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LIN- prior to the hearing will enable the a route, find local gas prices, & E Autoworx Llc, Oil Change #20-4 to apply Field Training Officer differ - sa MN $1,333,998.90; Myrl and COLN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA City to make reasonable arrange- discover discounts, book a $44.95; Fee, Don, Install Equip - ential pay of $.50/hour for regular Roy’s Paving Inc of Sioux Falls SD FROM THE “A-1” AGRICULTURAL ments to ensure accessibility to this working hours to Brock Nelson effec- hotel, and track their roadside F-150 $1,300.00; Charles Mix Co $1,492,415.35; THEREFORE BE IT DISTRICT AND “RC” RECREATION/ hearing. Treasurer, Boarding Fees $130.00; tive 2.1.2021. MOTION by Poppens RESOLVED to award the 2021 Lin- CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO Dated this 22nd day of February, assistance service with the Harrisburg Ace Hardware, Supplies and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: coln County Surfacing Project to the THE “RR” RURAL RESIDENTIAL - 2021. AAA Mobile app (AAA.com/ $370.09; Silverstar Car Wash, Mem “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” lowest bidder, Asphalt Surfacing Co DISTRICT. Kevin Nissen, bership-Carwash $139.77; Northern Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- of Sioux Falls SD, for $1,248,229.73. BE IT ORDAINED BY LINCOLN mobile) for iPhone, iPad and Safety Technology, Inc, Remote Tea Planning and Zoning Admin- tion carried. MOTION by Arends and seconded COUNTY, SD: istrator Android. For more information, OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC by Jibben. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: th Spotlight/Control A $1,100.84; Buddi That a portion (approximately Publish March 5 , 2021 at the visit www.AAA.com. Us Llc, Tagging Days $2,418.00; COMMENT: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” 140 acres) of the property legally approximate cost of $17.26. Inter-Lakes Community Action, 2021 The Executive Director of the Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried.

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LIBRARY 4550 UPDATES FROM YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS NOTICE Barnes & Noble Books 109.94; LINCOLN COUNTY Tea Area School District Jul-Dec salaries 6,371.42; Verizon Library By Representative Ernie Otten, medical marijuana program to Iowa, so just call over to Iowa women have biological differ- Notice of Impoundment 40.01 District 6 create an interim committee and get their regulations. IM ences in strength and stamina. PLANNING & ZONING 4650 Crossover Day, Thursday, to recommend implementa- 26 was never tagged as being This is already being seen in Your 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 was Banyon Data Support 965.00; Feb 25th – the busiest day of tion of the medical marijuana unconstitutional so there is no other states. I voted yes to pro- towed from the area of 27056 Katie Explorers Credit Union Mailing Rd, vin KTZ00A004211, has been plats 28.50; Independent Publishing the entire session. The House program. This was amended reason for SD to reinvent the tect fairness in women’s sports. impounded. Charges as of March Publishing 121.05; Lincoln County convened at 1:30 p.m. to deal twice. Amendment H in Section wheel. And actually, SD could Updates regarding appropri- 2nd, 2021 are $957.43. Contact Economic Development 2020 Dues 5,200.00; Lincoln County Register with 37 bills and we fi nished our 7, the “may” was changed to very well implement PROVID- ations requests from last week: Dusty’s Custom Welding, 100 Water “shall”. Then Amendment F ING med marijuana by July 1st HB 1253 - $15 M for further St., Flandreau, SD (605) 215-5400 of Deeds Plats 274.00; Meierhen- work at midnight. At midnight, Published once at the approxi- ry Sargent Nuisance 110 E. 3rd there was a short ceremony changed the implementation THIS YEAR by just contacting development of the Mickelson mate cost of $3.65. 884.06; Odland, Tim Inspections 4,900.00; Robertson, Steve Inspec- as we covered the clock in the date from July 1, 2022 to IA’s MedPharm and getting Trail. I tried to kill this bill in tions 2,750.00 chamber. This goes back into January 1, 2022. The debate them set up here. Bottom line, Transportation Committee but GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS lasted over an hour. I felt that the new Congress, I believe, it was passed and sent to LINCOLNCITY OF COUNTY TEA 4192 our legislative history when Ace Hardware Supplies 4.49; the clock was covered due to the debate was respectful and will shortly make all marijuana Appropriations who did kill it City of Tea Water bill- Community rules “defi ning the legislative one of the better fl oor debates legal. This will bring in a whole unanimously 9-0. City of Tea Building 200 W. Maple 58.40; City day” and it was covered so the that I have been involved in. set of other issues such as HB 1237 $3.3 M from the Regular Meeting of Tea Water bill, City Hall, 600 E 1st When the voters passed IM reducing sentences with past state which would get matching February 16, 2021 H 147.80; City of Tea Water bill-City Legislature could fi nish their Hall 600 E 1st ; City of Tea Water bill- day’s work. This was challenged 26, it had a start date of July marijuana-related convictions. funds from the Feds for the Maintenance Shop 82.80; Fareway during the Rounds Administra- 1, 2021, and then gave 149 HB 1217 an act to promote purpose of funding county and A regular meeting of the Tea City Misc 69.45; J & R Mechanical Corp. Council was held at Tea City Hall on tion and went all the way to days to adopt the regulatory continued fairness in women’s township roads and bridges February 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. New Furnace 4,385.00; Mid Ameri- can Energy 510 S. Main 354.97; the Supreme Court. The Court rules bringing implementa- sports. This passed the House passed the House unanimous- Mayor John Lawler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the Mid American Energy 600 E. 1st St. ruled it was the Legislature that tion into November/December 50-17. Several female athletes ly 68-0! I’m extremely happy 536.63; Mid American Energy 200 following members present: Sidney W. Maple 263.63; Midwest Alarm determined its “legislative day”. 2021. The amendments only testified in favor of this bill about this bill passing! Munson (via Zoom), Jim Erck, Casey Alarm Monitoring 69.00; U Drive Voelker, Chuck Ortmeier and Joe Now if we don’t cover the clock, extended it by 30 days or so. regarding the opportunities it As always, if you have any Technology January texting 50.24 we can continue our work until In the end, I voted against HB brought them along with their concerns or questions, please Weis. Also present: Finance Offi cer Vast Maint. Building 118.39; Vast Dawn Murphy, Planning & Zoning Administrator Kevin Nissen and City City Hall 457.77; Xcel Energy Maint it’s done - sometimes going into 1100 because I felt a 30-day fear of injuries and an unequal contact me directly at Ernie. Administrator Dan Zulkosky. Bldg. 147.82; Xcel Energy 200 W. the early morning hours of the extension was unreasonable. playing field created by men [email protected] indicating Maple 107.52; Xcel Energy 600 E. AGENDA. MOTION 21-17. MO- 1st St 963.96 next calendar day. One of the points I made on competing in female sports. you are a District 6 resident. TION by Weis, seconded by Ort- meier to approve the February 16, ENGINEERING 4196 HB 1100 an act to modify the floor is other states had Many fear this will eradicate 2021 agenda with the removal of HDR Engineering General already enacted this, such as women’s sports as men and supplemental payroll. All members 615.00; HDR Engineering P & Z voted AYE. 1,105.00; HDR Engineering Streets CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION 1,686.38; HDR Engineering TAP 21-18. MOTION by Weis, seconded Grant 412.50; HDR Engineering By Senator Heman Otten, misdemeanor if the person: concerning a provision covered and consumption of adult-use by Voelker to approve the following Long Range Transportation Planning (1) Coerces, compels, or at- under § 53-9-13 or the advertise- retail marijuana. In recognition consent agenda items: 2,160.00; HDR Engineering Hage- District 6 tempts to compel a pregnant ment, sale, or offering for sale of of the voters’ recent decision on Approval of January 18, 2021 dorn Industrial Park Infrastructure Including this week there will Minutes Reconstruction 37,723.18; HDR be two weeks left in this year’s woman to undergo an abortion; any merchandise. Amendment A, the Legislature Approval of February 16, 2021 Engineering 272nd St. Extension (2) Requires a pregnant wom- I voted for the bill and it believes it necessary to enact 23,751.25 Legislative session. These last Claims (claims will be listed at the an to agree to a provision that this legislation to properly ensure end of the minutes) PUBLIC SAFETY 4210 two weeks will be busy as we get passed off the Senate fl oor by Approval of hiring Full-time Po- A & B Business Solutions Repair the rest of the House bills out of if she refuses to undergo an a vote of 35 Yeas to 0 Nays and the regulated and enforceable lice Offi cer Danielle Bilbo at $21.00 copier 495.37; Ace Hardware Sup- committee and special appropri- abortion, it is a breach of a con- will now head over to the House administration of laws concern- per hour plies 386.59; Anderson, Darla Clean- tract; or for its hearing. ing the sale, possession, and Approval of hiring Part-time Police ing 100.00; Banner Design services ations bills off the Senate fl oor. Officer Alex Suurmeyer at $19.00 47,301.72; City of Tea Water 62.30; Last week was busy dealing with (3) Requires a pregnant wom- SB 187 is one of the two mar- consumption of adult-use retail per hour Elbo Computing Resources Comput- a couple of marijuana bills and an to agree to a provision that ijuana bills I voted for last week. marijuana. Approval of the one bid received er support 373.50; Explorers Credit getting one of my bills, SB 182, results in her assuming any cost, Personally I think making the rec- Section 27. This Act is effec- for a dump sander body from Sanita- Union Martin lunch, postage 172.43; obligation, or responsibility for reational use of marijuana legal tive when one or more of the tion Products inc., $74,992.00 Geotek Law Enforcement Center out of Joint Appropriations. SB Approval of Pay Application 5, tests 3,600.00; Get & Go Fleet Card 182 will direct more funds toward refusing to undergo an abortion. is a terrible idea, I did not vote for following occurs: 85th St. Elevated Water Storage Fuel 1,431.04; Jack’s Uniforms the firefighters association for A subsequent offense of this Amendment A but the majority (1) The South Dakota Su- Tank, Maguire Iron, $92,730 Pants 105.94; Mid American Energy section is a Class 6 felony. of citizens in Lincoln County did. preme Court declares Constitu- Approval of the following Plats Services 227.18; OMG National training. If I get the bill passed a) Lots 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, Stickers 150.77; O’Reilly Parts off the Senate fl oor then it will Section 3. That § 37-24-12 be So my vote refl ects the will of the tional Amendment A valid before 5C & 5D, Block 9, Heritage Addition 71.28; Quigley, Jessica Reimburse be up to my house prime’s (Hugh AMENDED. people for District 6 and Lincoln July 1, 2021, in which case the b) Lots 4A, 4B, 5A and 5B, for background checks 24.40; Run- 37-24-12. Attorney general’s County. There are 27 sections Act is effective on July 1, 2021, Block 8, Heritage Addition Bartels from Watertown) respon- nings Trailer for speed sign 572.96; investigative demand for report and otherwise on the date the All members voted AYE. Two Way Solutions Radios 6,809.38; sibility for getting it passed off the to this bill but the fi rst section There were no public comments. Vantek Parts 183.00; Vast Phone on suspect practices. speaks to the resonating for the South Dakota Supreme Court CUP #21-19 PUBLIC HEAR- House fl oor. 570.13; Xcel Services 200.74; Xcel Last week I said I would give If the attorney general has need and the last section talks to declares Constitutional Amend- ING. Mayor Lawler opened the Siren 20.68 public hearing for a home daycare an update on SB 183, an act reason to believe that a person how the Act is effective when one ment A valid; at 700 S. James Ave. There were HIGHWAY/STREET 4312 Cenex Credit Card 1/3 gasoline to declare certain contract pro- has engaged in, is engaging in, or of the following occurs. SB 187 (2) The federal government no comments for or against the per- is about to engage in any act or decriminalizes or legalizes mar- mit. MOTION 21-19. MOTION by 22.52; Concrete Materials Asphalt visions regarding abortion as passed of the Senate fl oor by a Munson, seconded by Ortmeier to 98.75; Diesel Machinery, Inc. Grader unenforceable and to provide a practice declared to be unlawful vote of 19 Yeas to 16 Nays and ijuana before July 1, 2021, in approve Home Daycare Conditional blades 1,166.46; Eastern Farmers by § 37-24-6 or has entered into I think this was a good move so which case the Act is effective Coop Fuel 1,107.08; Equipment penalty therefor. Use Permit #21-01 for Sean and a contract with a provision that the State will be prepared. on July 1, 2021, and otherwise Crystal Glasgow, 700 S. James Ave., Blades Plow blades 3,090.30; Be it enacted by the Legisla- Lot 21, Block 4, Boulder Addition. All Explorers Credit Union - Boot Barn ture of the State of South Dakota: is void and unenforceable under An act to establish provisions on the effective date the federal members voted AYE. Boots 572.02; Graham Repair truck Section 1. That a NEW SEC- § 53-9-13, and he believes it to concerning the sale of adult-use government decriminalizes or TAX ABATEMENT. MOTION tire 117.00; I State Truck Center be in the public interest that an retail marijuana. legalizes marijuana; or 21-20. MOTION by Erck, seconded Filters 79.88; Marathon Collision TION be added: by Voelker to approve a property tax Repair truck 5,117.42; O’Reilly 53-9-13. Coerce or compel an investigation should be made to Be it enacted by the Legisla- (3) The voters of this state abatement of $3,790.22 for KN Con- Parts 455.01; Southeastern Electric abortion--Contract void. ascertain whether a person has ture of the State of South Dakota: pass a constitutional amend- struction, S 326’ NW ¼ *ex E 163’ & Repair lights 3,242.01; Southeastern A provision in a contract is in fact engaged in, is engaging in, Section 1. The Legislature ment or initiated measure de- Highpoint Estates 2nd Addition due to Electric Street lights 3,665.60; Xcel or is about to engage in any such enacts this legislation to put in criminalizing or legalizing mar- an error in sq. footage. All members St. lights 3,585.44 void and unenforceable if it in voted AYE. PARKS/RECREATION 4501 any way: act or, practice, or contract, he place a statutory system of laws ijuana that is unchallenged or DISPATCH SERVICE AGREE- Xcel Energy Athletic Complex (1) Coerces, compels, or at- may execute in writing and cause for the regulation of the sale, determined to be valid by the MENT. The council reviewed the 437.58; Explorers Credit Union - Dept to be served upon any person possession, and consumption of South Dakota Supreme Court. agreement between the Lincoln of Ag Spray class 243.00 tempts to compel a pregnant County Commission and the City of WATER 601 woman to undergo an abortion; who is believed to have informa- adult-use retail marijuana as au- The other marijuana bill was SB Tea for E-911 and Dispatching Ser- Banyon Data Support 595.00; tion, documentary material, or thorized by the passage of Con- 189 An Act to revise and establish vices. There were a few questions (2) Results in a breach of any Board of Operator Certifi cations Re- physical evidence relevant to the stitutional Amendment A at the certain provisions related to drug regarding the annual increase. Dan newal 12.00; Bonte, Corissa Water term of the contract if a pregnant will get it clarifi ed. refund 42.74; Boterman, Breanna woman refuses to undergo an alleged violation, an investigative general election on November crimes and enforcement and TEAPOT DAY 2021. There was a Water refund 27.74; Cenex Credit abortion; or demand requiring such person to 3, 2020. Although Amendment create a penalty therefor. Without brief discussion on Teapot day 2021. Card 1/3 gasoline 22.52; Explorers furnish, under oath or otherwise, A was declared unconstitutional getting into the weeds on this bill It was the consensus of the council (3) Results in the pregnant Credit Union Postage 1,338.73; a report in writing setting forth by the circuit court on February 8, SB 189 would have legalized rec- to go forward with the celebration. Innovative Offi ce Solutions Supplies woman assuming any cost, ob- EXECUTIVE SESSION. MO- 255.78; Lewis & Clark Regional ligation, or responsibility for the relevant facts and circum- 2021, the Legislature recognizes reational use of marijuana. I voted TION 21-21 MOTION by Weis, Water 9,247,981 January usage stances of which he has knowl- that a majority of voters approved for the bill because of the reasons seconded by Erck to go into execu- refusing to undergo an abortion. tive session at 7:53 pm pursuant to 20,658.91; Maguire Iron Pay Applica- edge, or to appear and testify, or the legalization of the sale, pos- stated above but the bill failed to tion 5 92,730.00; Marco Copy lease Section 2. That a NEW SEC- SDCL 1-25-2 (3). All members voted 221.85; Meierhenry Sargent Drinking TION be added: to produce relevant documentary session, and consumption of pass by a vote of 15 Yeas to 18 AYE. Council came out of executive Water Bond 2021 27,000.00; Meter- 22-17-14. Coercion--Abor- material or physical evidence for adult-use retail marijuana. The Nays. This was a really hard vote session at 8:24 pm. ing & Technology Solutions Meters examination, at such reasonable Legislature does not endorse the MOTION 21-22. MOTION by tion--Misdemeanor or felony. for me and personally I’m glad it 26,636.58; Schroeder Inc. Water re- time and place as may be stated decision of the voters to make did not pass. Weis seconded by Ortmeier to ad- fund 6.09; SD One Call 1/2 locates A person is guilty of a Class 1 journ at 8:24 pm. 117.04; Sorlien Electric Service in the investigative demand, lawful the sale, possession, John M. Lawler, Mayor generator 193.88; Xcel Energy 2nd ATTEST: St. tower 23.99; Xcel Energy Rural Dawn R. Murphy, Finance Offi cer Water 15.71; Xcel Energy Brian St. Published once at the approxi- mate cost of $29.00. tower 138.91 South Dakota code Governor signs legislation to SEWER 604 Banyon Data Support 595.00; Board of Operator Certifications simplify youth hunting / fi shing Renewal 24.00; Cenex Credit Card commission to meet CITY OF TEA 1/3 gasoline 22.52; Explorers Credit Last week, Governor Kristi requirements across all youth WARRANTS PAID Union Postage 1,254.95; Hydro Tech Noem signed House Bill 1034, licenses for those under the Service Generator alarms 510.00; The South Dakota Code 2020 per authority delegated age of 18; FEBRUARY 2021 Innovative Offi ce Solutions Supplies which simplifi es youth hunting 255.76; Marco Copy lease 221.84; Commission will meet Friday, by the Commission; consider a and fishing requirements in Allows resident and non- LEGISLATIVE 4111 Midco Phone 40.38; SD One Call March 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. request for guidance on certain South Dakota. resident youth to fi sh without Independent Publishing Publish- 1/2 locates 117.04; Xcel Energy W (CT). Due to the current public aspects of the framework for “2020 was a tremendous a license; ing 303.19 5th St. lift station 81.31; Xcel Energy health concerns with COVID-19, CITY ADMINISTRATOR 4122 Lagoon building 3,724.41; Xcel En- codifi cation; discuss a proposal year for youth hunting and fi sh- Allows nonresident youth Explorers Credit Union Zoom, ergy S. Lift Station 451.94 the meeting is being conduct- to compile the directives of the ing in South Dakota, and we’re age 15 and under to participate Webroot, lunch meetings 221.64 3RD PENNEY 211 ed via electronic conference Commission on the compila- building on that for the future,” in the mentored hunting pro- ELECTION 4130 Xcel Energy Pool 159.17; Vast with limited physical access tion of the Code; and receive Independent Publishing Publish- Phone 38.36 said Governor Kristi Noem. gram with a resident sponsor; ing 18.54 GATEWAY BLVD CAPITAL in Room 412 of the State Cap- a legislative update. Meeting “The goal of this legislation is to Clarifies small game li- FINANCE 4142 PROJECT 515 itol in Pierre, South Dakota. information is available online. get more young people involved cense and deer license require- Afl ac Insurance 616.96; Banyon HDR Real Estate Services In-person attendees should be The commission is chaired Data Support 795.00; Explorers 99.77; Lincoln County Register of in our outdoor way of life at ments for youth. Credit Union Excel converter, Pierre Deeds File easements 308.00; spaced at least six feet apart by Margaret Gillespie. Other an early age so they continue In 2020, South Dakota saw Meierhenry Sargent Services 450.00 lunch 54.07; Innovative Offi ce Solu- and are encouraged to wear members of the commission those experiences long into tions Supplies 255.78; KCL Group TOTAL 369,753.35 increases in youth and fi rst-time Benefi ts Insurance 353.11; Marco Published once at the approxi- face coverings. are Tom Lee (Vice Chair), Rep- their adulthood.” hunters. The state also sold a Copy Lease 221.85; Wellmark In- mate cost of $49.04. At the meeting, the Commis- resentative Steven Haugaard, House Bill 1034: record number of licenses for surance 6,290.03 sion will review code counsel Senator Arthur Rusch, and Provides consistent age youth-mentored hunting. And actions taken since November Doug Decker. South Dakota saw increases in City of Tea January Payroll youth combo licenses as well Governor signs bills into law as resident and nonresident GROSS Last week, Governor Kristi SB 101 revises provisions fi shing licenses. DEPARTMENT PAY SS/MED RETIRE- TOTAL Noem signed ten bills into law: regarding warranty agreements MENT SB 81 authorizes certain with certain repair facilities. Legislative 4111 3,750.00 286.90 4,036.90 flags and flagpoles to be lo- SB 102 protects voter regis- Executive 4121 3,000.00 229.50 3,229.50 cated on residential property tration information for certain Administrator 4122 7,719.76 590.56 463.18 8,773.50 regardless of any private cov- voters. enants, restrictions, bylaws, SB 136 changes the crite- Finance 4142 5,796.00 443.40 347.76 6,587.16 rules, or requirements. ria for a petition to vacate a Public Safety 4210 32,933.12 2,403.71 2,562.02 37,898.85 SB 82 revises certain regu- highway. Highway/Streets 4311 10,613.81 784.78 636.84 12,035.43 lations pertaining to dealers of HB 1034 revises certain Planning & Zoning 4650 5,152.55 389.35 309.15 5,851.05 motor vehicles, boats, snowmo- youth hunting requirements. biles, or manufactured homes HB 1068 revises the require- Water Distribution 4334 7,289.58 547.79 437.39 8,274.76 and mobile homes. ment for written findings of Water Clerk 4335 1,794.01 137.23 107.64 2,038.88 SB 92 requires that certain fact and conclusions in certain Sewer Administration 4321 7,291.77 548.03 437.48 8,277.28 proposed rules include a hous- judicial proceedings involving Stay inf med. ing cost impact statement. a child. Sewer Sanitary Clerk 4322 1,794.00 137.26 107.64 2,038.90 Stay c nected. SB 94 revises requirements HB 1109 modifi es require- TOTAL JANUARY PAYROLL 87,134.60 6,498.51 5,409.10 99,042.21 to the publication of milk regu- ments and restrictions related Published once at the approximate cost of $16.80. lation ordinances. to certain alcoholic beverages.

TEA WEEKLY | MARCH 5, 2021 SPORTS • 8 Hulverson claims State title, Stuntebeck, Slykhuis take third, Eimers sixth

WRESTLING | From 1 Desersa of Sturgis to advance Johnson and Griffen Schnider. 160 - Isaac Klinkhammer ley) over Preston Eimers (Tea 9-4; 113 - Quincy Hulverson Hulverson was not fazed and to the semifinals. In the semi- Their complete results are as (Brandon Valley) over Nathan Area) Fall 1:55; 220 - Owen War- (Tea Area) over Jacob Wolfe capped off his perfect season finals, Blake Judson of Pierre, follows: 138—Sam Werdel (26- Babb (Tea Area) Fall 0:44; ren (Brandon Valley) over Griff - (Brandon Valley) Maj 12-1; with a victory by decision, 4-2, who had only lost five matches 20); Champ. Round 1 - Beau 170 - Sabren Bortnem (Bran- en Schnider (Tea Area) Maj 120 - Jordon Oehme (Brandon over Schoenhard to capture the all season, won by fall in 5:17 Beavers (O`Gorman) 40-2 won don Valley) over Matthew 15-6; 285 - Navarro Schunke Valley) over Austin Eimers (Tea State title and end his season over Stuntebeck, sending him by tech fall over Werdel (Tea Halbur (Tea Area) Fall 0:59; (Brandon Valley) over Cayden Area) Fall 1:48; 126 - Hunter with a perfect 44-0 record. into the consolation semi-finals. Area) 26-20 (TF-1.5 3:23 (19- 182 - Dominic Tucker (Brandon Reiniger (Tea Area) Fall Wilson (Tea Area) over Sawyer “Quincy displayed tremen- Stuntebeck stayed focused 4)); Cons. Round 1 - Thomas Valley) over T.J. Krietlow (Tea 0:10; 106 - Hayden McGuire Linn (Brandon Valley) Fall 0:30 dous willpower as he fought and won by fall in 4:50 over Powell (Chamberlain) 30-13 Area) Fall 1:36; 195 - Luke (Brandon Valley) over Jack- through a shoulder injury and Jovey Christensen wrestling won by major decision over Wer- Wickersham (Brandon Val- son Tschetter (Tea Area) Dec powered his way to his sec- for Beresford/Alcester-Hudson. del (Tea Area) 26-20 (MD 13-3); ond-consecutive state title,” The win earned him a spot in 182—Preston Eimers (29-19); said Niesen. “Q is that type of the third/fourth place match Champ. Round 1 - Tyson Lien kid that everyone loves to watch where he won by decision, (Huron) 35-1 won by tech fall because of his explosiveness, 11-4, over Aberdeen Central’s over Eimers (Tea Area) 29-19 and his ‘firecracker’ personali- Brock Martin to capture third (TF-1.5 3:11 (18-2)); Cons. ty. We are ecstatic for him and place honors at State. Round 1 - Eimers (Tea Area) so proud of the way he leaves it “Wyatt powered through a 29-19 won by fall over Cade all on the mat. He also recorded stacked 126 bracket,” said Bickerdyke (Belle Fourche) 17- his 74th consecutive win, and Niesen. “Wyatt always trains 20 (Fall 3:46); Cons. Round extended his team scoring and wrestles with an intensity 2 - Gavin Stotts (Pierre) 26-14 record to 888 career points.” that is top-tier. He suffered a won by decision over Eimers Hulverson celebrated his vic- heartbreak in the semis, but (Tea Area) 29-19 (Dec 6-1); tory with a backflip on the mat. came back with a vengeance 195—Isaac Johnson (23-17); Other Titans reaching the and dominated his next two Champ. Round 1 - Ryan Brink podium at State include third opponents. He also broke the (RC Stevens) 27-5 won by fall place finishers Slykhuis and school record for pins in a sea- over Johnson (Tea Area) 23- Stuntebeck. son (27) with a win by fall this 17 (Fall 1:17); Cons. Round 1 Slykhuis, wrestling at 120 weekend.” - Luke Wickersham (Brandon pounds, began State compe- At 132 pounds, Connor Valley) 21-12 won by decision tition with a win by tech fall Eimers reached the podium over Johnson (Tea Area) 23-17 in 5:16 over Kale Crowser of for the Titans placing sixth. (Dec 3-1); 220—Griffen Schnid- Douglas. In the quarterfinal, Eimers began State with a win er (31-16); Champ. Round 1 - Eli Slykhuis won by decision, 9-6, by decision, 6-0, over Bryce Huot (RC Stevens) 25-15 won over Sioux Falls O’Gorman’s Reuer of Chamberlain. In the by fall over Schnider (Tea Area) Keenan Sheridan to advance quarterfinal, Kelton Olson of 31-16 (Fall 4:28); Cons. Round to the semi-finals. In the semi-fi- Sturgis, who had only lost three 1 - Schnider (Tea Area) 31-16 nals, Slykhuis lost a tough matches all season, won by de- won by fall over Jackson Witte one, falling to Brandon Valley’s cision, 5-3, over Eimers sending (RC Central) 23-18 (Fall 4:49); Above: Maddix Slykhuis competes at the State Tournament. Slykhuis earned third place honors at State at 120 pounds Jordon Oehme in the ultimate him into the consolation brack- Cons. Round 2 - Ayden Viox with his only loss coming in an ultimate time breaker in the semi-finals. Below: Wyatt Stuntebeck captured third place at State at 126 pounds. His only loss came in a heartbreaker of a match in the semi-finals. Photos courtesy of SDPB.org tie breaker, 3-2. The loss sent et. In the consolation bracket, (Harrisburg) 42-11 won by fall Slykhuis into the consolation Eimers won by decision, 3-0, over Schnider (Tea Area) 31-16 semi-final where he won by over Josh Brunz of Sioux Falls (Fall 4:49) decision, 3-1, over Truman O’Gorman and won by decision, The Tea Area wrestlers also Stoller of Madison, placing him 6-2, over Brayden Christensen competed in the duals at the in the third/fourth place match. of Milbank to reach the con- State Tournament, falling to Slykhuis won by decision, 3-2, solation semi-finals. Kaholor Brandon Valley, 61-14. over a strong wrestler from Hindman of Pierre won in a “It was fun to bring the whole Yankton, Tucker Bahm, to claim tight one, winning by decision, dual team, and though we lost third place at 120 pounds at 5-4 over Eimers who fell to the to Brandon, I think we gained the State A Tournament. fifth and sixth place match. In valuable experience in that “Maddix wrestled lights out the fight for fifth place, Eimers aspect of the tournament,” and put on a show at state en lost by decision, 5-0, to Jacob said Niesen. “Our kids fought route to a third place finish,” McCormick of Rapid City Ste- hard and earned the team’s said Niesen. “His lone loss on vens, giving him sixth place at second-straight top-10 finish.” the weekend came in ultimate the State Tournament. Complete results from the tie breaker (4th overtime) in “Connor had one of the dual are as follows: the semi finals, but he bounced deeper brackets in the tourna- Brandon Valley (61) vs. back and persevered through ment at 132. My heart breaks Tea Area (14) two tough matches. He’s cool for him a bit, as I know he had 132 - Alex Mentzer (Brandon under pressure and pushes sights on a finals run, but he Valley) over Unknown (Un- the pace!” represented well and displayed attached) Forf; 138 - Sam Also claiming third place a ton of heart, courage, and Werdel (Tea Area) over Teygan at State was Stuntebeck who determination in his sixth place Harstad (Brandon Valley) Maj competed at 126 pounds. performance,” said Niesen. 9-0; 145 - Jesse Johnson Stuntebeck began State with “We’re tremendously proud of (Brandon Valley) over Jonah a pin over Rapid City Stevens’ his leadership and character!” Hunter (Tea Area) Fall 4:54; Caleb Richter in 3:07. In the Others representing Tea 152 - Cayden Langenhorst quarterfinals, Stuntebeck won Area at State included Sam (Brandon Valley) over Carson by decision, 4-2, over Logan Werdel, Preston Eimers, Isaac Lohr (Tea Area) Fall 5:12; Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Cash.

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TEA WEEKLY | MARCH 5, 2021 SPORTS • 10 Titans defeat EPJ, move on to second round of playoffs

By Anne Homan Titans are seeded third in Region 4A. two assists in the game. Cole Schilling also On Tuesday, Mar. 2 the Tea Area High “We have a major issue with injuries right had one point, one rebound and one steal School boys’ basketball team began now that is going to have to clear up before in the game. post-season play, hosting Elk Point Jefferson. Friday’s game, but we are prepared The Titans wasted no time setting the tone and ready for another big game,” of the game, getting quick early baskets and said Weber. a number of steals to build an early lead—one Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. The win- they would never lose as they went on to grab ner will advance to the SoDak 16 the 75-53 win. which will be held Tuesday, Mar. 9 . “We played an outstanding fi rst half both In their fi nal game of the regular offensively and defensively. Reis [Kirschen- season, the Titan boys traveled to men] gave us great production like we fi gured Beresford and earned the 54-36 he would in replace of Ellingson, and Blake victory. Despite the win, Weber felt [Thompson] continued his solid play off the there was room for improvement. bench, too,” said Titan head coach Drew “We did not play very well at all Weber. in this game. We shot about as Kirschenmen finished the night with poorly as we could have and turned 13 points, eight rebounds and one assist. the ball over way too much,” said Thompson came off the bench and contrib- Weber. “Our defense had a lot of uted six points, four rebounds, one assist energy and Blake [Thompson] and and one steal. Reis [Kirschenmen] were excellent Leading all scorers was Garrett Kolbeck off the bench. We are happy to get who fi nished the night with 23 points, hit- that one out of the way.” ting fi ve from downtown. He also had fi ve Against Beresford, Tea Area rebounds, two assists and two steals. had four Titans in double fi gures. “Garrett got hot and blew the thing open, Lundin fi nished the night with 15 which is what we’ve come to expect,” said points. He also had fi ve rebounds Weber. and two steals. Worth finished Also scoring in double figures on the the night with 12 points, three night was Cael Lundin who fi nished with 12 rebounds, three assists ands three points. He pulled down fi ve rebounds had steals. Kolbeck had ten points four assists and four steals. Austin Lake on the night and two rebounds, had a strong night fi nishing with ten points, three assists and two steals. three rebounds, six assists and three steals. Thompson fi nished with six points, Jeff Worth fi nished with two points, two re- two rebounds and three steals. bounds, six assists, and one steal. Jackson Kirschenmen had four points and Smythe had three points in the game and a team-high 11 rebounds. He also Alex Pies added two. had three steals. Lake fi nished with With the win, the Titans advance to the two points, seven rebounds, one Above: Garrett Kolbeck pushes the ball to the basket after a second round, facing off against second assist and two steals. Ellingson Titan steal. At right: Austin Lake flies in for the score. seeded Dakota Valley at Dakota Valley. The had four points, four rebounds and Photos by Anne Homan

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