SINGLE COPY $1.25 tax included he iller ress USPS 349-720T Vol. 138 No. 28 www.themillerpress.comM [email protected] Miller, Hand County,P SD 57362 Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Miller School Superintentent leaving at end of school year Vicki L Prentice been named the pus averages about 24 students, with anoth- The Miller School board was recently in- next superinten- er 230-plus students statewide served by the formed that Dan Trefz has accepted another dent of the South school’s outreach programs. opportunity, and will be leaving his position Dakota School for “Supt. Trefz brings broad experience lead- as school district superintendent at the end the Blind and Vi- ing school operations in a K-12 setting,” of the 2019-2020 school year. sually Impaired in said Regent Jim Thares, who co-chaired the “We appreciate his six years with the Mill- Aberdeen. search process. His search co-chair, Regent er School District, and during his time here, Dan Trefz is Jim Morgan, added, “Dan’s leadership port- we were successful in making a great deal of currently super- folio includes skills in budgeting, school law, strides together with him. The district is fi - intendent, special buildings and grounds management, as well nancially and academically sound and we’ll education director, as project and personnel management. We soon be advertising to look for our next Su- and food service are pleased to have him on board.” Morgan perintendent of the Miller School District. director for the noted that in Trefz’s work as superintendent, We wish Mr. Trefz, Nicole and his family Dan Trefz Miller School Dis- he has become well versed in working with the best and he will be missed,” said Nat- trict in east central special student populations. alie Bertsch, president of the Miller School South Dakota. He has been Miller’s super- Trefz received his undergraduate degree Board. intendent since 2014, where he previously from South Dakota State University, then Superintendent Trefz issued the following worked as a teacher and coach from 1999 to earned his teaching certifi cate and a master’s GeoBee, 13 statement to The Miller Press: 2011. He also has experience as a former su- degree in secondary school administration “It has been an honor and a privilege to perintendent of the Bowdle School District from Northern State University. He holds a serve as the Superintendent of the Miller and as a teacher and coach in Eureka. specialist degree from the University of Sioux School District for the last six years. The dis- “I am excited to join the staff at the South Falls. trict and the community has been very good Dakota School for the Blind and Visual- Trefz is expected to begin his duties at the to my family and I, which has made this de- ly Impaired and the Aberdeen community. School for the Blind and Visually Impaired cision very hard to make. The Miller School The Board of Regents is committed to pro- after the current school term is completed. District is stable fi scally and academical- viding exceptional educational opportuni- He replaces Marje Kaiser, who announced ly. That isn’t a pat on the back for me, it is ties for students, and I hold the same con- plans to retire in May after a 45-year career the end result of everyone’s’ dedication and viction,” Trefz said. “The school’s campus is in special education, 10 of those years serv- effort to make the school district succeed. amazing and will provide a platform for the ing as superintendent for both SDSBVI and It takes many individual efforts to make a staff and students to excel. I am also excit- the South Dakota School for the Deaf in school great and the community has always ed to explore educational relationships with Sioux Falls. A search for the new superinten- been there for us if we have asked. Northern State University staff and students. dent at School for the Deaf is also underway. I would like to thank the teachers, staff, The location and interconnectivity with NSU Interviews for that position are expected to parents, and the school board of the District gives the School for the Blind programming be completed later this month. for their willingness to make a difference in opportunities like no other in the nation.” Trefz’s spouse, Nicole, and his daugh- students’ lives. Be proud of what you have, The School for the Blind and Visually Im- ter and son, Evelyn and Cade, will make the because Miller is a great place to be.” paired, part of the South Dakota Board of transition to the Aberdeen community as Read the full news release issued by the Regents’ system, offers a full academic pro- well. The family enjoys the outdoors and a South Dakota Board of Regents below: gram for kindergarten through high school variety of sporting activities. A long-time South Dakota educator has students. Enrollment on the Aberdeen cam- Sports, 14 Drainage, water issues make impact on county residents Jan Kittelson located on a vacated road in The Hand County Commis- his township. The bridge is off sioners met March 3 at 1 p.m. the bridge registry but is still A full agenda kept the members property of the county. The com- there until after 5:30 p.m. missioners suggested Keeter Highway Superintendent Jeff purchase the bridge for a dol- Hargens informed the commis- lar. Keeter agreed. Keeter plans sioners of load limits being to remove the bridge, slope the placed on both Highway 45 and ground around it to prevent de- 26. Hargens has fi elded many bris from blocking the fl ow of Correction calls from farmers, ranchers and the creek. In the article entitled “No semi drivers. They are all very Hargens also discussed con- April 14 election” published concerned with the restrictions tracting with a new bridge in- March 4, 2020, there was an er- limiting their ability to move spection company. The company ror in the second paragraph. It feed, cattle and machinery. Har- they have used for several years should read as follows: Accord- gens stated frost heaves are al- is not available this year. The Mike Caviness | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 ing to Gates, Robert Mullaney ready showing on the roads. commissioners agreed to hire the TWO MILLER FIRE TRUCKS and nine fi remen responded to a call to investigate a small and Tara Yost will retain their Commissioner Luke Werns- company he suggested. kitchen fi re at Turtle Creek Steakhouse and Saloon, March 3. The fi re had already been positions, while Vance Caffee mann stated the distillers grain Hargens and the commission extinguished by the time they got there. No one was hurt and after minor repairs and will occupy the seat vacated by driver who delivers feed to him, discussed the rubble site at great clean up, the restaurant was re-opened Thursday. Bryan Breitling. The Miller Press had informed him of the issue. length. In fi scal year 2019, ap- regrets any confusion our error Wernsmann states it is going to proximately $7,000 income was has caused our readers. be very expensive and diffi cult to received at the rubble site but get his feed to his cattle but un- expenses were approximately Turtle Creek experiences derstands the need to protect the $35,000. Hargens also informed roads. the commissioners that the rub- A plot for Joe Lutter, Zell, was ble site had failed an inspection small kitchen fi re approved. Lutter is selling St. due to lids on paint cans, plas- Vicki L Prentice er to dispatch the Miller Fire De- Mary convent school. tic and cardboard being placed in A small fi re at Turtle Creek partment. The fi rst truck was on Highway Superintendent Jeff the area. Steakhouse and Saloon was ex- scene by 3:29,” reported Ham- Hargens discussed two projects Hargens stated, “It is not be- tinguished right away, howev- mill. that need to be removed–one ing run effi ciently or effective- er, minimal damage did lead to According to Hammill, four bridge in Rose Hill Township and ly. It should be open more hours the closing of the restaurant for fi remen in two engines respond- one bridge in York Township. and have a staff to monitor what part of March 3 and all of March ed; another fi ve were also on the The commissioners approved the is being placed in the area.” 4. Fortunately no one was hurt, scene. Firefi ghters used a posi- removal of the two bridges. County, 3 and after completing some minor tive pressure fan to help ventilate Inside: Jim Keeter discussed a bridge repairs and cleaning, they were the building, and get rid of the 2 back in business Thursday night. smoke. They Top Stories City Council spends considerable First Chief Brandon Hammill used their thermal camera to Public Notices 9 of the Miller Fire Department, check for hot spots in the ceiling said he received a call from the and the upper room fl oor. Classifi eds 10-11 time on approving summer help Emergency Manager Arlen Gort- “Where the burn mark hap- Jan Kittelson maker stating there had been a pened to be was an open spot The Miller City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. fi re at Turtle Creek, at around with insulation. We pulled the Inserts: Monday March 2, 2020, by Mayor Ron Blachford. 3:24 p.m., last week on Tuesday. insulation and saw some was Hiring summer help was a high priority to the council and Though the fi re had already been burned and then overhauled the Kessler’s Hometown Grocer department heads at the meeting. Both street/park/ball fi eld extinguished, Gortmaker wanted hole into a bucket from below, and pool are still in need of summer help. The council ap- someone to come take a look at so we wouldn’t make a bigger proved the permanent part time hiring of Doug Purrington. it, and since Hammill was near mess,” said Hammill. “By this Hoftiezer stated he can help with all equipment and mainte- by, he was able to respond with- time, smoke had been complete- nance. This was approved, Alderman Joe Zeller obtained from in seconds. ly eliminated and no hot spots the vote due to a family member being involved. When Hammill entered the were detected. We let the busi- They also discussed the hiring of additional summer help back of the building it was ness owners know to keep an for park/ball fi eld and additional street department help as smoky. He made his way to the eye on it for the next few hours well as additional lifeguards. They agreed to hire those that kitchen and confi rmed the fi re in case something was to reig- Weather had applied for these positions but were concerned about the had been extinguished as report- nite.” Date High Low Precip. rate of pay they would be receiving. After extensive discussion ed. Fire trucks were back in the on this topic, Blachford challenged the council for the exten- “The fryer portion of the hall and in service by 4:12 p.m. Mar. 2 43 21 sive discussion on small wages increase but approved invoices kitchen seemed to be the starting “I’d like to commend all our Mar. 3 45 32 of a much larger amount very quickly. point,” stated Hammill. “Upon fi remen for dropping everything Mar. 4 57 31 This led into another agenda topic of the condition of the investigating some more, I could when the tones go off and com- see a burn through the ceiling. ing help in the time of need. Mar. 5 39 25 park and ball fi eld. Blachford stated, “When he played ball, Miller always had Joe Beranek, one of the own- The Miller community should be Mar. 6 51 25 the best facilities. And I still remember the towns that did not ers, and I made entry to the up- proud of the great groups of guys Mar. 7 65 35 have good facilities. This is a reputation we do not want.” stairs portion of the building and and gals we have to help protect Mar. 8 61 28 Jan Kittelson asked the board City, 3 were met with heavy smoke. At this community,” Hammill said. 3:27 p.m., I instructed Gortmak-  Top Stories www.themillerpress.com • Wednesday, March 11, 2020 “Swab Drive” to be held in conjuction with Beau Keeter Classic Noem signs 16 bills March 14, 2020, dur- PIERRE, S.D. -Gover- HB1114– An act to ing the Beau Keeter Clas- nor Kristi Noem signed authorize additional ab- sic basketball tournaments the following pieces of breviations in naming something else exciting legislation on March 4: corporations, limited li- will be happening in the SB52–An act to cre- ability companies, and Miller Armory: A “Swab ate a state seal specialty limited liability partner- Drive” from 10 a.m. to 3 plate emblem. ships. p.m. at the Miller Armory. SB69– An act to re- HB1126– An act to Annie (Keeter) Gatzke, vise the penalty for the provide authority for real a nursing student at North misuse of emblem spe- estate brokers to conduct Dakota State University, is cialty plate on motor ve- real property evaluations. the president of an orga- hicles. HB1127– An act to re- nization called Love Your HB1011– An act to re- vise provisions regarding Melon, whose main focus quire certain examina- real estate appraisers. is increasing awareness of tions of persons awaiting HB1129– An act to Pediatric Cancers. involuntary commitment authorize the provision Love Your Melon has hearings. of telecommunications teamed up with an interna- HB1056– An act to device location informa- tional nonprofi t organiza- authorize video moni- tion to law enforcement tion called DKMS. DKMS is toring of residents in as- agencies. dedicated to fi ght against sisted living centers and HB1131– An act to blood cancers like leuke- mia and other blood-relat- nursing facilities. prohibit the use of mis- Submitted | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 HB1079– An act to leading identifi cation for ed illnesses. Many of these ANNIE (KEETER) GATZKE, nursing student at NDSU, and president of Love Your Melon (LYM), is pictured fourth authorize a county to as- telephonic communica- blood diseases involve from the right with other young women in the organization. Gatzke is conducting a “Swab Drive” March 14 in sess an administration tions. children. DKMS provides conjunction with the Beau Keeter Classic. fee for the processing of HB1164– An act to patients with a second the best chance for surviv- and blood disorders. cheeks. certain title applications. codify legislation enacted chance at life. The do- al. While 30 percent of pa- The registration pro- Any questions, or un- HB1097– An act to in 2019. nor’s journey begins with tients can fi nd a matching cess takes only 12 minutes. able to come to the Ar- modify requirements for HB1165– An act to re- a swab of the cheek and donor in their families, 70 Anyone from 18-55 can mory but would like to be a marriage license. vise provisions regarding has the potential of end- percent–nearly 15,000 each register. a donor, please call or text HB1109–An act to re- the acceptance of gifts by ing with a lifesaving trans- year–must rely on a strang- The process involves Chris Keeter 605-204-0577. vise the Uniform Limited municipalities. plant. er to step up and donate. fi lling out a registration You could be the match Liability Company Act. HB1260– An act to Every three minutes in Please join Gatzke and form and swabbing your that saves a life. HB1113– An act to revise provisions regard- the U.S. someone is diag- the NDSU Love Your Mel- provide for remote partic- ing tax increment dis- nosed with a blood can- on organization step up ipation in a shareholders’ tricts. cer. For many patients, a and fi ght blood cancers meeting. bone marrow transplant is Updated texting ban heads for governor Dana Hess their phones and use a GPS. Castleberry said she became accus- Community News Service “This is a new way of being in tomed to law enforcement pulling Talk is turning into progress PIERRE — A ban on most uses of our culture,” said Sen. Deb Soholt, her over, even though she had done Kecia Beranek Ten of those events electronic devices while driving was R-Sioux Falls, about the popularity of nothing wrong. On Hand Development had over 350 people in approved by the S.D. House of Rep- texting while driving. “This is about “I became quickly disillusioned,” Corporation has been attendance. resentatives on Wednesday after- trying to change the culture. This is Castleberry said, noting that offi cers talking about a new ho- Prior to the study, noon. Already approved by the Sen- about doing the right thing.” were pulling her over “just to see tel development for years. support for a new ho- ate, HB1169 now goes to Gov. Kristi Sen. Jordan Youngberg, R-Ches- what I was up to.” That talk is now turning tel was signifi cant. Now, Noem for her signature. ter, said that while on a ride-along Castleberry also took issue with into progress. In 2019, the hopeful results rein- Currently it’s illegal to text while with the Highway Patrol, they pulled how enforcement of the primary of- we hired a hospitali- force that base. The city driving, but it’s a secondary offense. up next to a driver on the Interstate fense would take place. She said she ty consulting firm to has expressed its support An offi cer has to pull the car over who went for a mile texting and not was inclined to vote against any bill conduct a hotel study. as well as other organiza- for another infraction before he can noticing that there was a highway “designed to protect me from my- To help cover costs for tions, residents and busi- ticket the driver for texting. HB1169 patrol car in the next lane. self.” that study, we utilized ness owners in the com- makes texting while driving a prima- Youngberg urged passage of the Soholt called on lawmakers to up- an economic develop- munity and throughout ry offense and also bans other phone bill: “When you’re out driving 80 date the law. “It’s time now to have ment grant from our Hand County. activities like reading, watching vid- miles per hour on the Interstate, stuff our laws refl ect a consistency of safe- city’s power supplier, A new hotel would eos, looking at social media or tak- happens quick.” ty,” Soholt said. Heartland Consumers have a positive impact ing pictures. Sen. Jessica Castleberry, R-Rap- The House approved the bill on a Power District. beyond our city limits. If HB1169 becomes law, drivers id City, rose in opposition to the bill. vote of 24-11. We couldn’t move There isn’t anything rel- will still be able to make calls on As a teenager with a red convertible, forward with finding atively new within a 45- investors and support- mile radius, so we have ers without first com- the potential to attract pleting this study. Ac- many more people to our Habitat funding on its way to governor cording to the study, area. It would be an asset Dana Hess purchase one-day licens- be paid voluntarily by peo- ings, noted that the bill “given the size of the re- to the entire region. Community News Service es, youth hunting licenses, ple who don’t hunt or fi sh has been endorsed by ev- gional economic activi- On Hand is looking PIERRE — A bill to add private shooting preserve but want to see the habitat ery major wildlife group in ty and the age of supply forward to moving on a habitat stamp to hunting licenses and landowner on public lands improve. South Dakota. “All of them in the competitive market to the next phase. This and fi shing licenses is on hunting licenses. “Why not leave it op- want to get this done,” in surrounding areas, it includes fi nalizing the its way to Gov. Kristi Noem Rep. Herman Otten, R- tional for everyone?” asked Reed said. seems apparent that there study as well as forming after passage through both Lennox, said the fee would Taffy Howard, R-Rapid Rep. Kent Peterson, R- is a demand of tourism a team to spearhead the chambers of the Legisla- be used for the improve- City, expressing her oppo- Salem, called the habitat and an opportunity for project and begin pursu- ture. ment of public lands and sition to the bill. “We don’t stamp a user fee for those new supply .” ing investors. SB75 creates a habitat waters and can’t be used need to make it where only who use public lands. On Hand is interest- Economic develop- stamp of $10 for residents by the Game, Fish and the wealthy are hunters.” “It’s going to be for a ed in finding a group ment projects like this and $25 for nonresidents. Parks Department to pur- Rep. Oren Lesmeister, D- specifi c purpose,” said Pe- of investors to build one don’t happen over- Participants who purchase chase more land. Otten Parade, said price has nev- terson, calling attention a hotel adjacent to night. We need to take both hunting and fi shing li- made his remarks during er been a consideration for to the $10 and $25 fees. “I theMiller Community time in order to be thor- censes would need to pur- House debate on Monday. him when he gets his hunt- don’t think that’s too egre- Center. Owned by On ough, but it’s still exciting chase only one habitat Asked the difference be- ing and fi shing licenses. gious.” Hand, the Communi- to be moving forward. stamp. Excluded from the tween a fee and a tax, Ot- “I just tell them what The House endorsed the ty Center is a popular If you want to be on the requirement are those who ten said that the fee could I want and I pay it,” Les- bill on a vote of 50-14. Af- venue for weddings, team to help spearhead meister said. “This is one ter Senate concurrence business events, auc- this project, contact me of the best bills as far as Wednesday on an amend- tions, youth activities at 853-3098. Let’s turn habitat goes.” ment, it now goes to the and more. In 2019, it this talk into progress, to- Rep. Tim Reed, R-Brook- governor for her signature. hosted over 300 events. gether! J.R. Simplot Company completes acquisition of Pinnacle Agriculture Company now serves unites two market leaders our new team members on nesses together to create more than 40,000 farmers in the distribution of agri- board as we focus on de- even greater value for our TURTLE CREEK STEAKHOUSE would like to through its wholly-owned cultural crop inputs and re- livering unique solutions customers.” extend a BIG Thank you to the subsidiary Simplot Grower lated services. to our customers. Strategi- The conclusion of the Miller Fire Department. Solutions “Completing this acqui- cally, this investment is an- Pinnacle Agriculture acqui- Boise, ID - The J.R. Sim- sition represents a signifi - other step that prepares us sition represents a signifi - :HKDGDVPDOONLWFKHQ¿UHODVWZHHNDQG plot Company, a privately cant and important mile- for a future where we can cant opportunity to bring ZHWUXO\DSSUHFLDWHWKH¿UHGHSDUWPHQW¶V held food and agribusiness stone for the J.R. Simplot leverage our unique capa- the combined capabilities fast response and extensive walk through. company headquartered in Company, our employees, bilities across the global of Simplot and Pinnacle to Boise, Idaho, announced partners and customers,” food and global agricultur- growers, ensuring they re- it has fi nalized the acqui- said Garrett Lofto, Sim- al systems.” ceive the highest quality :HDSSUHFLDWHWKH¿UHGHSDUWPHQWDQG wonderful community sition of Pinnacle Agricul- plot President and CEO. Simplot’s AgriBusiness advice, products and ser- living in such a . ture. The acquisition, fi rst “We look forward to shap- Group now has more than vices. The combined Pin- announced in November, ing an exciting future with 240 crop input locations nacle and Simplot teams throughout the U.S. and will operate as Simplot Canada with more than Grower Solutions, led by FARM NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING 4,400 employees and 500 Vice President & General crop advisors. In total, the Manager Troy Bolt. To the members of the Company now provides “Our combined retail CRAFT Wessington Economic products and services to store footprint increases more than 40,000 North our ability to provide lead- & Development Corp. American farmers. ing products, services and FAIR “We’re thrilled to wel- advice to our joint custom- Wed., March 18, 2020 • 6:00 p.m. come Pinnacle employ- ers and farm communities ees, customers and part- throughout the U.S. and March 15 · 10 A.m. TO 3 p.m. Legion Hall ners and look forward to Canada,” Bolt said. “By ex- Chili and sandwiches will be served, followed by business meeting growing our knowledge panding our services fur-

TALENT SHOW at 3·30·· p.m. Speaker David McGirr, Greater Huron Developement Board with the addition of their ther into the Midwest and • Drawings for door prizes • Three directors will be elected insights and expertise,” Southern regions of the said Doug Stone, Presi- U.S., we can serve more The public is invited! ALL AT THE Miller Armory dent of Simplot’s AgriBusi- farmers in more areas who Ron Runge, secretary ness Group. “Our aim is to have the important job of SPONsored by the MHS Junior Class-prom bring the best of both of growing food to feed the these complementary busi- world.”  Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com City Council Commission continued from page 1 continued from page 1 Register of Deeds’ offi ce Pierre on Monday March quarter. Beranek discussed dates. The new company will not be able to access if a community park and 16, 2020. This is to qualify Hargens would like to the business visits she has will show signifi cant sav- state offi ces for support to ball fi eld day could be or- for Highway Safety funds. see the site open business been conducting and the ings over the previous issue license plates, CDL ganized to help with these Street Supervisor Ron hours, plus Saturday and revolving loan program. A company. drivers licenses, etc. projects. This was dis- Hoftiezer questioned the Sunday. He stated his de- new industrial park is be- Magnifi cent Miller proj- The commissioners cussed at a couple of meet- time allowed for campers partment is working on ing sought, also one qual- ect will be held April 2. wondered if other work ings last year by parents of to use the city park free bridge rehabilitation, repair ifying business for federal This is an opportunity for could be done during this ball players and residents. camping area. The coun- and road maintenance and funding for the project. the community to share time. It could, but they Hoftiezer stated the warn- cil stated 72 hours is the does not have the resourc- Beranek discussed the the great opportunities we felt if the court house is ing material at the ball allowed time. There are a es to man the site as it A-Game program that will have before us. open, residents would try fi eld needs to be replaced few at the park currently. should be done. He would be taking place at the com- The Community Center to complete all regular op- but it is not in his budget. They have been checked like to see it placed under munity center. Her offi ce ended 2019 with over 300 erations while there, which The board was remind- by police three times and its own department so a was able to obtain fund- events having taken place. would be unfair to those ed that a lease with the once by Water Sewer Su- full time person could op- ing for the project from the The Community Center residents. Due to this, the American Legion has still pervisor Terry Manning. erate the facility. Hargens state, as well as lunch and also just had its biggest commissioners will be rec- not been obtained. Blach- Finance Report showed also would like a full time free daycare. fundraiser of the year, Du- ognizing administrative ford stated, “We still need a 4.45 percent drop in person to help acquire ad- Quality of life project is eling Pianos. Beranek re- days off as holiday days. to keep this looking good sales tax collected. Finance ditional land, as the site is the 5th street sidewalk, Be- ported they believe they They approved the court for Miller.” Offi ce Sheila Coss stated nearly full. The commis- ranek stated she has been will have made close to the house closing Fri., April 10 Department head re- that this is due to the way sioners agreed this is an applying for additional same amount as last year. and Mon., April 13. ports were submitted. Mill- checks were received from important service to keep grants to pay the commu- A housing gathering will Hargens rejoined the er City Assistant Chief the state. ditch dumping to a mini- nity match grant already be coming to tour Miller. meeting to discuss a drain- Wayne Ames was present The Family Crisis Center mum. received. South Dakota They are slated to see the age issue at the north- to discuss the Police De- Donation was tabled un- Commissioner Jones State University fi nds the renovated apartments over west corner of the county. partment. Ames reported til budget time. The coun- stated he believes the ma- project very interesting and Miller Rexall Drug and the He informed the commis- Chief Shannon Speck as- cil was not willing to ap- jority of users are those will be sending a professor governor’s houses that sioner that permission was sisted a safety check point prove a donation that had within the city.The com- to study the project. have been moved to Miller. given by the NRCS offi ce, on Feb. 20, between 11 and not been requested at bud- missioners discussed oth- Beranek is in the pro- A hotel study that was to a landowner to drain a 12 a.m. He reported all get time. The Family Cri- er departments that could cess of starting a welcom- funded by Heartland Con- slough area. This has now drivers were “good” at the sis Center did not request a possibly help with the rub- ing committee for Mill- sumer Power has been drained into another area checkpoint. donation, but the city feels ble site.Auditor Doug De- er. She will be organizing completed. It was found to where the water is very Ames also reported life they should support the ef- Boer will call other coun- fun events and mixers for be feasible. Beranek is now close to going over the pack AED/CPR training forts of the organization. ties for input on options. the newcomers to meet the searching for investors for road. The commissioners took place in Pierre. He Alderman Bob Steers The Register of Deeds, community. the project. will research this issue. will be training the Hand stated, “this is needed, Suzie Wernsmann, was On Hand Board Mem- Steers questioned Be- Tiffi any Hofer, Reck Fu- County Sheriff’s offi ce. government should sup- present to discuss the Eas- ber/Alderman Joe Zeller ranek on the size of the neral Home, was present They will also be doing re- port this more than any ter holiday schedule the has been working on a hotel being considered. to obtain authorization certifi cation on First Aid/ other.” Governor has released. beautifi cation project at Beranek stated, “It for a county paid funeral. CPR. Kecia Beranek, On Hand South Dakota Gover- the community center. would be 30 room hotel. She also requested a more Speck will be attend- Development, was pres- nor Kristi Noem has slat- Beranek has also se- We are still discussing if it streamline procedure for ing a mandatory Highway ent to discuss the efforts ed Good Friday and Easter cured a new web site com- would be a branded hotel the approval of these. The Safety Grant Meeting in of her offi ce over the past pany that will include up- or not.” Monday as administrative days off for state employ- commissioners approved ees. This means that both DeBoer to investigate and the Treasurer’s offi ce and tentatively approve funer- als due to time constraints. KEEP CONNECTED NO MATTER HOW FAR AWAY FROM HOME your hometown newspaper is only a click away.

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HAPPENINGS 1022 East 3rd St., Miller Phone: 893-0190 • Fax: 893-0189 Community Events Wheels & Meals Miller School Lunch Rustler Events Wed. Exercise group, Friendship Center, 9:30 a.m. Baked ham, au gratin rice, Breakfast: Cheesy eggs, cereal & toast, fruit juice & ACT Aspire Testing, junior high, testing room 11 Network Against Violence hours, Courthouse, roasted vegetables, pineapple, fruit choice Music Parents meeting, band room, 5:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. red velvet cake, wheat bread Lunch: Peas Choices: Chicken & noodles w/dinner Church Night Helping Hands, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & butter roll or corn dog or ham & cheese sub Thurs. Helping Hands, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, Breakfast: French toast sticks, cereal & toast, fruit Health Screenings for 9th & 10th grades 12 Hand County 4-H offi ce hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. mixed vegetables, fruited jello, juice & fruit choice Youth Volleyball, elementary gym, 6:30 p.m. wheat bread & butter Lunch: Corn Choices: Cheese quesadilla, tortilla JO Volleyball, armory, 6:30 p.m. chips & salsa or popcorn chicken, tortilla chips & salsa or fajita chicken fl atbread Fri. Exercise group, Friendship Center, 9:30 a.m. Herbed fi sh, rice pilaf, mixed Breakfast: Egg & cheese biscuit, cereal & toast, FFA Pipestone Meats CDE 13 Helping Hands, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. vegetables, applesauce, cookie, fruit juice & fruit choice Student Co-Ed Volleyball, armory, 7 p.m. wheat bread & butter Lunch: Carrots Choices: Ham & scallop potatoes w/ bread or cheese pizza or cold cut sub Sun., Mar. 15 - Farm & Craft Show, armory, Sat., Mar. 14 - Keeter Basketball Tourney WEEKEND 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Talent Show, theater, 3:30 p.m. (note time NO EVENTS SCHEDULED change) Mon. Exercise group, Friendship Center, 9:30 a.m. Pork loin sandwich on bun, Breakfast: Biscuit w/gravy & sausage patty, cereal School Board meets, elementary library, 6:30 p.m. 16 TOPS, Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m. 3-bean salad, beets, fruit & toast, fruit juice & fruit choice Youth Volleyball, elementary gym, 6:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-anon/Alateen, cocktail, layer bar Lunch: Mashed Potatoes w/gravy Choices: Turkey Student Co-Ed Volleyball, armory, 7 p.m. Courthouse, 8 p.m. w/ gravy, bread or chicken nuggets, bread or MARCH Helping Hands, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. turkey & cheese sub Tues. TOPS, Methodist Church, 9 a.m. Corned beef, cabbage, carrots, Breakfast: Breakfast taco, cereal & toast, fruit juice Smarter Balanced ELA Testing, grades 7-8, classrooms, 17 Helping Hands, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Irish apple cake, wheat bread & fruit choice periods 6-7 Hand County 4-H offi ce hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. & butter Lunch: Peas Choices: Italian dunkers or BBQ meat- ACT Aspire Testing, grades 9-10, testing room ball sub or stuff ed crust cheese pizza JO Volleyball, armory, 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Exercise group, Friendship Center, 9:30 a.m. Beef & noodles, Prince Edward Breakfast: Waffl es, cereal & toast, fruit juice & fruit Smarter Balanced ELA Testing, grades 7-8, classrooms, 18 Network Against Violence hours, Courthouse, blend, banana pudding, wheat choice periods 6-7 8 a.m.-5 p.m. bread & butter Lunch: Corn Choices: Beef soft shell tacos or pork ACT Aspire Testing, grades 9-10, testing room Helping Hands, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. rib sandwich or ham & cheese sub Church Night  Editorials & Opinions www.themillerpress.com • Wednesday, March 11, 2020 A job I never could have dreamed of Last week I wrote thoughts about SDSU. But this week, I de- cided I’d write about my time R.A.M. working at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, because ’ifi cations it is the most interesting place I ever worked. Ruth A. Moller I’d been employed at the Rap- id City Journal for a couple of Dr. Jim Martin, my next-door years, when one day the head of offi ce neighbor, was the muse- um’s paleontologist. He and oth- SDSM&T’s University Relations Submitted | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 er associates had made many stopped by and offered me a job. THE MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY at SDSM&T off ers a magical world of beautiful gems and minerals, and now-extinct critters that ruled interesting discoveries of an- I knew very little about that col- before humans ever set foot in the area. lege at the time, but he offered cient residents in the area, in- cluding aTriceratopsskull, the lifted the 65-million-year-oldT. were plenty of other articles to (usually grandchildren), we pay better pay and a chance to write rexskull from its burial site on write during the years I worked a visit to the Museum of Geol- some very interesting stories and 10,000-year-old Wooly Mam- moth, and teeth and bones of a ragged butte for the journey to at SDSM&T, because obviously ogy, they are always duly im- articles. So I began in 1980, and the museum laboratory. When the college offers scientifi c edu- pressed and don’t want to leave. discovered it was a challenging, aTryannosaurus rex, the fi ercest of all dinosaurs, the “King of the the skull fi nally rested safely on cation in many other disciplines Dr. Martin and I still exchange enjoyable place to work. the fl atbed, a cheer went up, besides geology and paleontol- Christmas cards. I can still point The offi ce was housed in the Tyrant Lizards.” At the time, theT. rexdiscov- champagne corks popped, and ogy. out areas in the Hills where ex- O’Harra Administration Building, all present celebrated the safe Long before I knew anything cavations have been undertaken. which also featured the fabulous ery was one of only six in the world, and it received interna- “dinosaur delivery” in the mid- about SDSM&T, I was always in- And I know I’m more aware of Museum of Geology on the third dle of the pasture. The dig was terested in pretty rocks (and I geologic and paleontology histo- fl oor. Whenever I had a few min- tional coverage. And lucky me, I was the college’s publicist when then covered up with soil until still am), and several that I’ve ry than I ever planned to be. utes, I’d head upstairs and im- more excavation could be under- collected over the years are dis- When I accepted the position merse myself in the rocks and it happened. On a chilly day in October taken the following summer. played around my home. If I at SDSM&T, I had no idea how gem specimens, the depiction of While theT. rexevent will al- must make a move, the rocks important it would be as part of natural history, and some won- 1981, while TV cameras recorded the event, a donated crane gently ways be my most memorable come with me. my life’s journey—but I am so derful ancient critters on display. “work-related” experience, there When I have young visitors thankful I had the opportunity.

From the fi les of The Miller Press RETROSPECT

March 10, 1910 dred million miles from the intendency of the Clark In- Yumi Taniguchi, Japan, game, on one night, in one While on his way to earth. dependent School System was the honored guest at tournament or even in one Miller Wednesday morn- March 10, 1960 for the coming school year. a tea held at the home of season. Six talented and ing, Mr. Anderson of A six-year record of vic- The Clark Board of Educa- Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Carr dedicated senior athletes Wheaton Twp. was tories, in which the Ree tion voted last week to of- March 4. Miss Tanigu- led their team into Miller’s drowned in the high wa- Heights girls’ basketball fer him the contract. chi was an AFS student in fi rst-ever State Volleyball over 40 registered mem- ters of Wolf Creek. It is team annexed 61 wins Deborah Lynn Wid- Miller High School during Tournament. bers now participating. not known whether he at- without a loss, was end- mayer of Miller has been the 1975-76 school year Rockham News – Dorth- The club which original- tempted to cross a bridge ed when the team was de- named South Dakota’s and her host family was ea and Milton Schmidt re- ly began in the early 1960s and it gave way, or wheth- feated by the Bonilla Girls, 1970 Betty Crocker Home- Mr. and Mrs. Herb Heide- cently visited Mike and was resurrected in the ear- er he tried to ford the 28-32. Their sensational re- maker of Tomorrow. She priem. Judy Rainy, cousins, in Ke- ly 90s with about 25 mem- creek. Anderson was driv- cord has won state acclaim was selected from 5,178 se- March 12, 1990 nya, East Aftica. Mike and bers. One of the original ing a team and wagon, and for the Ree Heights girls. nior girls in 202 South Da- Tom Lingscheit was his wife have lived in Nai- members, Bobi Wagner, is the horses were carried Who can point with pride kota high schools. She will named Livestock Produc- robi, Kenya, for 36 years. pleased to see the interest off their feet and drowned to a record not achieved by receive a $1,500 college er of the Year at the annu- March 10, 2010 grow. also, as the creek is so high any other team. scholarship from General al Hand County Livestock Go Red Presenter, Sue The Offi ce of the SD and the current so swift. Two of the reasons the Mills, sponsor of the annu- Improvement banquet held Johannsen, PA-C, shares Secretary of State has cer- The accident is made dou- Rustlers had a good bas- al education program. recently. The Lingscheits her personal heart disease tifi ed that Scott Heide- bly sad in that it throws ketball season are Debbie Showing at the Prin- run a 2000-acre farm/ survivor story at HRMC’s priem’s campaign is the seven little children out in Newell and Jimmie Jones, cess Theatre – Che!, the ranch with a Gelbvieh Go Red for Your Heart lun- fi rst gubernational cam- the world homeless, as the junior cheerleaders and true story of Che Guevara, com-calf operation, located cheon on Tues., March 2. paign in the state that has mother died about three team mascots. The two starring Omar Sharif and 19 miles south of Miller. The abundant snowfall already turned in enough years ago. were a decided attraction Jack Palance; coming up, Eight missionaries from has sparked new life into petition signatures to qual- Iver Lindberg’s body at all home games, and “Bullit” starring Steve Mc- Tanzania to Ecuador will the Hand County Sno-go- ify as a candidate for Gov- was found after laying four sometimes stole the show Queen. be involved in Sunshine ers Snowmobile Club with ernor this fall. months in a snowdrift, two from the regular cheerlead- March 13, 1980 Bible Academy’s annual miles east of Wessington ers. A Wessington farmer Missions Conference. Ev- Springs Wednesday morn- Green Valley – News of is seeking the District 18 eryone is invited to enjoy Washington Delegation ing. In October of last year, publication value has been seat in the SD Senate. For- the multi-media presenta- he left his home to go to scarce in a snow-choked mer agriculture secretary tions and hear their expe- Senator Mike Rounds Miller to work at his trade, valley these past weeks. Bob Duxbury, a Democrat, riences. a stonemason, and the Roads are opened, only is seeking the seat held by A new book entitled U.S. Senate FAX: (202) 224-7482 forepart of November he to be blown shut by lo- Philip Testerman. Tester- “Courageous Cattlemen,” Hart Building, Suite 502 Aberdeen offi ce: left for home, but no word cal ground blizzards. Al- man has announced that featuring Ted and Clayton Washington, D.C. 20510 (605) 225-0366 was received from him. though the roads are gen- he will not seek re-election Jennings, is now available. (202) 224-5842 www.rounds.senate.gov On his person were found erally passable, no schools, to his Senate post. The book has been de- Toll free: 1-844-875-5268 a letter from a blacksmith mail, business and grocery Long-time Hand Coun- scribed as “a bible for cat- at Ree Heights, a cashier’s buying are accomplished ty resident, Marion Borah, tle breeding.” Senator John Thune check of a Miller bank for without much inconve- is the featured artist of the March 15, 2000 United States Senate SR- FAX: (202) 228-5429 $54, a fi ve and a 10-dollar nience, and the sub-zero month at the Hand Coun- Hyde County ranch- 493 Aberdeen offi ce: bill, and $1.75 in change. temperatures have limited ty Library. She was born er David Aesoph has Washington, D.C. 20510 (605) 225-8823 North and South Dako- the amount of unnecessary in Hand County, the eldest asked for a change of ven- ta, Montana and Washing- driving. Most families are of the nine children of Ber- ue for his upcoming tri- (202) 224-2321 www.thune.senate.gov ton have their 21st anniver- quite content to stay in the nard and Lucy Rombough. al scheduled to begin May Toll free: 1-866-850-3855 sary as states this year. comfort and safety of their She attended one rural 8 at Highmore. Aesoph is Scientists say that Hal- homes. school in Hulbert Town- charged with killing his Rep. Kristi Noem ley’s comet is now visible March 12, 1970 ship for eight years and at- wife, Tania, last November U.S. House of Represen- (202) 225-2801 in the western sky between Announcement was tended Wessington High at their rural home. tatives FAX: (202) 225-5823 7 and 10 in the evening, made Wednesday by Supt. School for one year and St. Miller may have brought 2457 Rayburn House Of- Sioux Falls offi ce: and can be seen by the aid Ray H. Murray to the effect Lawrence High School for home the second-place tro- fi ce Building Washington (605) 275-2868 of an ordinary pair of op- that he had signed a con- three years. She married phy, but true champions Washington, D.C. 20515 www.noem.house.gov era glasses. It is one hun- tract to assume the super- Veral Borah in 1938. aren’t determined in one

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After the I couldn’t help but hope worship services the resi- Bible Study, the residents that maybe, just maybe it dents had coffee and cook- had coffee and a variety would start to erupt. This ies. Volunteer helpers were of cookies and Rice Krispy extreme line of thinking Eleanor Steptoe, Charlotte bars. came on after two hours of Christopherson and Verna Thursday morning hiking up Hallasan, located Becker. men’s coffee group met on Jeju Island. Monday morning, Kev- with Dennis Gilk, Scot- While Mount Halla in Hofer led devotions, ex- tie Gibson, Jerry Oligm- (or Hallasan—san means ercise and read the news. ueller, and Baxter. Gibson mount in this case), is Florine Henning accom- brought homemade Rice technically an active vol- panied hymns on the pia- Krispy bars and Oligmuel- cano, I wasn’t too worried no. Bonnie Heasley led the ler brought carrot and ba- as the last time it erupted pledge to fl ag and Doxol- nana cake to serve. Gib- was approximately 5,000 ogy. In the afternoon sev- son also gave one lucky years ago (any volcano eral residents enjoyed rem- resident who picked the that has erupted in the last inisce time. Hofer led winning number a gold- 10,000 years is considered the group by reading out en coin. They debated on active). Hence why I felt Submitted of “Country Congrega- whether you can still get brave enough to hope for HALLASAN IS A shield volcano that formed the island of Jeju hundreds of thousands of years ago. Even though tions South Dakota Sto- gold dollar coins and tried an eruption. Apparently, it has gently sloping sides, it is the tallest mountain in South Korea and can be seen from anywhere on Jeju as ries.” While the residents to get some takers to try our hour long hike up and well as from the mainland. listened, they had coffee. Gibson’s antique tooth down Seongsan Ilchulbong landmass of Jeju radiates not to spend an entire day In the evening St. Law- puller. Midmorning, Hofer the previous day hadn’t Out and out from Hallasan. As the climbing a mountain (I’m rence Community Church led devotions, exercise been enough activity for locals say, “Jeju Island is not sure I could have made was in charge of the hymn and read the news. Hen- Steve, who was deter- about Hallasan and Hallasan is it) and agreed that after sing. Anita Fremark and ning accompanied hymns mined we needed to con- with Jeju.” two hours going up, we’d Peter Fremark led sing- on the piano. Heasley led quer Hallasan as well. Emily Lammers There are two trails turn around. ing of hymns and Lori Fre- the pledge to the fl ag and Located in the cen- that lead up to the top of I can’t say I was sad mark accompanied hymns the Doxology. In the af- ter of Jeju Island, Halla- Hallasan is also the tallest the mountain and we de- that we didn’t carry out on the piano. ternoon, several residents san is a shield volcano. peak in South Korea and cided to take Gwaneumsa the ten-hour endeavor to Jane Gilk led rosary participated in coloring This means it has a broad can be seen from almost Trail as it is the most pop- the summit. We still en- Tuesday morning. Carol pictures for arts and crafts dome shape (rather than a any point on the island as ular. However, this trail joyed a scenic hike that al- Schulz played piano mu- time. Later the residents point) that was formed al- well as from the mainland is almost fi ve and a half lowed us to feel like we ex- sic before and after rosary. had coffee and cookies. most entirely of fl uid lava (on a clear day). Its loca- miles long (one way) and perienced one of the most Midmorning, Hofer led de- Several women gathered fl ows. However, don’t let tion at the center of the is- it takes about 8-10 hours to important parts of any trip votions, exercise and read for coffee and vanilla wa- the gently sloping sides land is due to the fact that reach the top and descend. to the island because Hal- the news. Henning accom- fers Friday morning. fool you; at nearly 2000 its eruptions formed Jeju As Steve and I had limited lasan is Jeju and Jeju is panied hymns on the pia- Tamie Grogan led the dis- meters (about 1.25 miles) in the fi rst place and the time on Jeju, we decided Hallasan. no. Bud Muellenburg led cussion of current events the pledge to the fl ag. In and polished several of the the afternoon the residents women’s fi ngernails. Mid- Bill allows variable speeds on Interstates played several games of morning, Father Paul from Dana Hess bingo with Carole Beck as St. Ann’s Catholic Church According to Jundt, the million federal grant. Jundt two,” Jundt said. Community News Service caller. Other helpers were led a memorial service electronic signs would al- said if that grant doesn’t The bill was approved Linda Aalbers, Marilyn En- for Vincent Gaspar. Su- PIERRE —Variable low DOT to better match come through the depart- by the committee on a vote gelmann, Bonnie Johnson, Anne Meyer accompa- speeds on Interstate high- traffi c to road conditions. ment would pay for the of 12-0 and now goes to Karen Rembold, Darlene nied hymns on the pia- ways during inclement Dave Huft of DOT said program through other fed- the House fl oor. It has al- Robison, Eleanor Steptoe, no. Condolences continue weather could reduce acci- the electronic signs would eral safety funds. ready been approved by and Kenny VanZee. Miller to go out to the family. In dents, according to propo- keep drivers safe because “This system will pay the Senate. Lions Club donated quar- the afternoon several res- nents of SB21. there would not be a range for itself within a year or ters for the bingo winners. idents played an exciting With the passage of the of speeds on the road. Later the residents had cof- game of balloon bop. Resi- bill, the Department of “Some people still drive fee and Rice Krispy bars. dents also had social time Transportation has plans very fast” in inclement Father Paul led Mass with coffee and homemade for a pilot project that will weather Huft said. “That’s for St. Ann’s Catholic bread. In the evening a install electronic speed a problem.” Church Wednesday morn- few residents watched the limit signs at two areas Huft said a variable ing. Midmorning, Hofer movie “Dakota American known for crashes during speed program in Wyo- led devotions, and read the Adventures” and had pop- inclement weather: on I-29 ming has reduced injuries news. Henning accom- corn. between Brookings and the and fatalities by half and panied hymns on the pia- We appreciate the resi- Ward exit and on I-90 be- reduced road closures by no. Heasley led the pledge dents from Center of Inde- tween Sturgis and Tilford. one third. Huft said DOT to the fl ag. In the after- pendence helping with de- DOT Deputy Secretary is also speculating that the noon Tamie Grogan read livering mail this week on Joel Jundt started his pre- new signs could help cut a devotional from the Up- Monday, Wednesday and sentation with a four-min- down on collisions with per Room titled “Waiting Thursday. ute video of a multiple ve- snow plows as well as sec- for God”; scriptures from hicle pile-up on I-80 in ondary crashes with law Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-43 Wyoming during a snow- enforcement, tow trucks storm. Many of the ve- and fi rst responders. hicles in the video were “It’s not intended to be overdriving the road con- a winter speed trap,” Huft ditions. said. “There’s no heavy Signs of spring are here handed enforcement in It’s been one of those this.” weeks when weather has Ree Heights Friendship The system would get been exceptionally warm its information from a va- and nice for this time of Carole Beck riety of sensors that would year. We had melting dur- Box 178, Center detect road conditions and Charlene Beckett traffi c speeds. Decisions ing the days and just below Ree Heights, SD 57371 freezing for the nighttime. about when to cut speeds Snow has melted except 605-943-5532 Twenty people attended would come from the DOT eet and Gree for the banks piled up in our March 3 rolls and cof- secretary and the secretary M t the tree strips. The wa- The farmers are hop- fee event. The bridge ladies of the Department of Pub- stin Kash Maj Au or ter has gone down where ing it will dry some as played in a private home lic safety in consultation it had gone over the road, the calves will be com- on Tuesday, so it was just with the Highway Patrol. Sat., March 14 1-4 p.m. ing soon. The trucks have Huft said the initial in- but with some damage to the card players and sever- American Bank and Trust roads and some closed. been hauling grain but will al pool players at the Cen- stallation would cost $1 Anyone driving on country be slowing down as the ter that day. million with a budget of Miller Community Room roads must be very careful. load limits are on now. Don’t forget the March $600,000 that should pay Hopefully, it will dry up Delton and Carole Beck 19 potluck, and an Aserva for maintenance for the No Gifts Necessary some before we get more took a tour of the water in Care Rep will be here ex- next 15 years. The depart- “Diaper Raffle for Prizes” moisture. the area north of town and plaining Hospice care after ment has applied for a $1 Many in the area have went to Ree Heights to see we eat. been having a touch of the what it looked like there March 24, we’ll have a fl u. Some are short lived on Sunday. biscuits and gravy break- and others linger for sever- Spring has sprung as the fast, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Info Show al days. geese are coming by the Come and enjoy some vis- Many have been pump- thousands. iting. Mon. March 16|Ree Heights Auditorium ing their basements all Mon, March 18 | Ree Heights Auditorium winter and are still pump- ing with all the melting. “Because of you, my family and Program Schedule Women’s The ground is very satu- friends, I had a most happy 85th 5:30 Free Supper MAC’s CORNER Door Prize sponsor rated. 85 birthday week!!! You fl ooded me Sponsored by: Agtegra,AG Supply, Miller LLC Miller Rexall Drug You are NOT Alone! with cards, phone calls and 6:00 Welcome No matter where you live, personal greetings! Th ank you Father Paul for FSA, NRCS, Conservation Partner District,Updates SD Soil Health CoalitionATV & SprayerUSF&W Updates Sponsor FREE and CONFIDENTIAL help for all your blessings, and for hosting a special Helena Chemical you and your children is 6:15 Break just a phone call away. birthday luncheon with friends. I have a most 6:25 Drone Technology: Living with Usage Palmer and Demo Amaranth For immediate assistance call exceptional family , and I am fortunate to live Andy Dan Canham, Forgey, Mid-Dakota SD Soil Health Vegetation Coalition Management Board Member 605-472-0508 in a very loving and caring community! Devon Russell, PRecision Ag Tech Dept Head, Mitchell Vo-Tech th Family Crisis Center, Inc. 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Robert Anthony Taylor 1939-2020 Duane Bonebright 1934-2020 Save a life by listening Ira Duane Bonebright, Conway Springs, in 1989. Robert Anthony Tay- man for Midland Distribut- 85, retired US Air Force Kay preceded him in death lor, 80, passed away Fri., ing for ten years. On Janu- Our nation has a large Tech. Sgt., of Conway on January 30, 2000. March 6, 2020, at The ary 20, 1968, he married and growing public health Springs, KS, died Duane was lat- Dougherty Hospice Sharon Hostetter problem called suicide. It is Thurs., February. er united in mar- House. A visi- at Sacred Heart the tenth leading cause of 27, 2020, at riage to Betty tation will be Catholic Church death in the United States Wichita, KS. Eileen (Gotch- held Thursday, in Aberdeen. and it is preventable. The Richard P. Holm MD Double all) Hill on March 12, In 1976, he Centers for Disease Con- alcohol, sleeping pills, an- services were February 10, 2020 at Heri- and his fam- trol indicates suicide was ti-anxiety medications, or conduct- 2008, at Con- tage Funeral ily moved to responsible for more than substance abuse, and these ed at Thurs., way Springs, Home from Miller and 47,000 deaths in 2017, re- all make the diagnosis March 5, where they 5:00 to 7:00 purchased sulting in about one death even more diffi cult. 2020, at the made their p.m. with a the Hi-Lite every 11 minutes and it af- The challenging concern United Meth- home and wake service Bar and Grill fects all ages. Suicide is is that with or without a odist Church, were blessed to be held at which he oper- the second leading cause diagnosis of depression, Conway Springs with 12 years of 5:00 p.m. A me- ated until his re- of death for people 10 to suicide remains extremely with Pastor Jacob marriage. morial mass will tirement in 2001. 34 years of age, the fourth hard to predict. We know Maforo and Pastor Duane was a mem- be held 10:30 a.m. Robert will be re- leading cause among peo- that “talking about it” is David Brace, offi ciating. ber of the United Method- Fri., March 13, 2020, at membered for his love ple 35 to 54 years of age, probably our most impor- Military Honors were ren- ist Church and he and Bet- St. Ann’s Catholic Church. of the outdoors whether it and the eighth leading tant means to help some- dered by the US Air Force ty also attended Jubilee Robert was born May was camping and fi shing cause among people 55 to one who is planning sui- Honor Guard, Wichita, KS. Church in Wichita, KS. 25, 1939, in Los Angeles, with his family or spending 64 years of age. cide. Although two-thirds Private inurnment was in Duane was also preced- CA, to Jimmy and Marga- time with his draft horses While the causes of sui- of the people with depres- Conway Springs Cemetery, ed in death by his parents ret Taylor (Heim). He grad- and mules. His greatest joy cide vary, depression is sion do not seek or receive Conway Springs. and a half-sister Bonnie uated from Faulkton High came from spending time often an underlying fac- help; of the one-third that Ira Duane Bonebright Hoffi rens. School in 1958, and at- with his family especially tor. Most of us periodical- do get help and follow- was born October 16, He is survived by his tended the University of his grandchildren. ly have what is called “sit- through with treatment, 80 1934, at Cortland, NE, to daughter Susan Sullivan Nebraska on a football Survivors include his uational depression,” such percent are better in four Norris Elmer Bonebright and husband Dennis, of scholarship for one year wife, Sharon; children, as the understandable sad- to six weeks. and Marie (Nelson) Bone- Longford, KS; son Scott before returning to South Brent A. (Sandra) Tay- ness that follows severe Whenever possible, it’s bright. He departed this Bonebright and wife Ma- Dakota to graduate from lor, Chad A. (Jody) Tay- loss or death, but what is best to guide people for life February 27, 2020, at nette Deschaine of Fres- Northern State University lor; brother Jerry (Joyce) more typical of harmful de- whom we have concern Wichita, Kansas at the age no, CA; step-daughter Lau- in Aberdeen with a bach- Lauritzen, sister Kather- pression is when there is to talk about their feelings of 85 years, four months ri Townsend and husband elor’s degree in educa- ine (Seth) Strinni, grand- no particular situation, no with a professional. How- and 11 days. Tracy of Wichita, KS; step- tion. He was a third-degree children, Morgan A. Taylor, identifi able “reason” for it. ever, the most important Duane moved with son Kurt Hill and wife Gai- member of the Knights of Aspen R. Taylor, Jordan T. The diagnosis of depres- preventer of suicide is, in his family to Wessington, la of Goodland, KS; four Columbus. He was an Ex- Taylor, Joe Lewellen and sive disorder is not easy. many cases, the loved one, where he attended a local brothers: Max Bonebright ecutive Director of the SD Ryan Lewellen, Carson We suspect depression friend or kindly neighbor rural school. of Eugene, OR; Clair Bone- Retail Liquor Dealers Asso- Quigley, Cameron Quigley, when people experience who can give that person He began a long mili- bright of Miller; Gary ciation and State Director and a host of relatives and chronic pain, fi nd it hard an ear, offer true compas- tary career and entered the Bonebright of Phoenix, for USA youth wrestling. friends. to concentrate, are with- sion and call for help when U.S. Air Force on 1953, AZ; Lynn Bonebright of He was also an active He was preceded in out energy, have fl ares of red fl ags are fl ying. You where he served his coun- Redwood Falls, MN; many member of Ducks Unlim- death by his mother and temper, sleep too much or may never know it, but try during Korea and Viet- grandchildren and a num- ited and Director of Hand brothers, Richard and Wil- too little, have a loss of ap- you might save a life by lis- nam. He later retired as a ber of other relatives and County Pro Pheasants. liam and Harrold, and sis- petite or have over-eating tening and being a friend. Tech Sgt, in 1974, after 22 friends. He was a history teach- ters Elizabeth and Jeanne. binges, have unexplained If you or someone you years. Duane also worked On line guest book and er in Evergreen, CO, for Visit www.heritagesf- crying spells, or become know is struggling emo- as a Supply Technician condolences are available two years. He returned sd.com fi lled with anxiety for min- tionally, help is available from 1974-1989 for Ross atwww.ebersolemortuary. to Huron in 1966, and Paid Obituary imal reasons. Often people 24/7. Call the National Sui- Aviation and for Kent’s com. worked as a liquor sales- make things worse by cov- cide Prevention Hotline Auto Service in Conway Memorials have been ering-up depression with 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Springs following in his established to the Wound- early retirement years. ed Warrior Project or the Duane married Glenda United Methodist Church, from the fi les of the compiled by Kay Burton on October 5, Conway Springs, Kansas. Ree Heights Review :kcaB gnikooL Jeanie Hartman 1957, at Alamogordo, New Paid Obituary Mexico they later moved to March 12, 1920 Miss Stella Voelker re- to Miller, where they plan Dan Lawler and Steve were Betty Bonebright 1933-2020 The sudden warm- turned home Wednesday to build a house. in Spearfi sh over the week- ing up of the weather this afternoon after a two week A little farewell gather- end for snowmobiling. Betty (Gotchall) Hill St. Francis Cemetery, St. week caused the creeks stay in the Miller hospital ing was held in the Klein- The Ree Heights girls’ Bonebright, 86, of Francis, KS. from the hills to rise. The following surgery. sasser home Wednesday team played in the bas- Conway Springs, She was born culverts on Dakota Ave- The Ree Mercantile has evening for Mr. and Mrs. ketball tournament at St. KS, died Thurs., May 12, 1933, nue, near the schoolhouse, moved their stock of gro- H.H. Waring, who have Lawrence Saturday after- February 27, at Lebanon, proved too small to carry ceries and hardware into sold their home here and noon and evening. The 2020, at Wich- NE, to Al- off the water, and most of their building north of the are leaving today to make Ree Heights girls won over ita, KS. Dou- ferd Vernon it fl owed down the Avenue Pool Hall. their home in Huron. Wessington, 21-3, and St. ble servic- Gotchall and until the weather turned March 15, 1940 Friends here regret to see Lawrence girls won over es were Edna Frankie cold Wednesday night and Mrs. Charles Beranek them leave, and wish them Miller, 44-18 in the fi rst conduct- (Mays) stopped further melting. has returned home the last well in their new home. round. ed Thurs., Gotchall. A.E. Noel and family of the week after spend- The Legion Auxiliary March 14, 1980 March 5, Betty mar- have moved to town and ing a few days at the is sponsoring a box social Cedar Women’s Fellow- 2020, at the ried Ira Duane are occupying their new farm helping to care for and card party to be held ship is sponsoring a Fam- United Method- Bonebright on home – the Schermerhorn Charles’s mother, who has at the schoolhouse, Tues., ily Night at Cedar Church ist Church, Con- February 10, house. been failing. March 21, to raise funds to Thursday evening, March way Springs. Pri- 2008, in Conway A new boy came to Members of Speirs send a girl to Girl’s State 20. The Miller High School vate interment was in Springs, KS. make his home at the H.L. Lodge will meet in the again this year. AFS student, George Giton- Bawdon’s on March 2. Miller Lodge room for their Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mul- ga, will talk to the group Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Rich- regulalr meeting, Monday, laney, Mr. and Mrs. Ed about his home in Africa mond are both sick and Mar., 18, at which time Rychtarik and Mr. and Mrs. and his experiences in the unable to be out. Mrs. work in the fi rst degree is Clare Cahoon attended the United States. Richmond is in serious planned. Legion and Auxiliary Dis- Sunday dinner guests condition, and Mr. Rich- There will be spe- trict Convention held in at the Buster Deuter home mond is barely able to be cial music and services in Mellette on Wed., March were Mr. and Mrs. Ran- up and about the house. the church, and the ser- 15. dy Knippling and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Pasco mon topic will be “Hands March 11, 1960 from Gann Valley, Mr. and Prostrollo have a new baby Reaching Out.” Members of both the Mrs. Jim Deuter and Nate girl at their home, born March 17, 1950 boys and girls athletic and Mrs. Joe Watkins and Monday, Mar., 8. In a business transac- teams were treated to their family. The two Hughes March 14, 1930 tion this week, Mr. and annual banquet. Tues- girls joined them for Sun- The Ronald Hensons Mrs. Roy Hammill bought day evening, at the church day supper. moved from the Lynn Cow- the Hugh McKelvey resi- basement, which this year, The Ree Heights Parent- ans last Thursday into the dence, and will take pos- was sponsored by the Teacher organization was Bert Bell residence, recent- session in April. Mr. and American Legion and the one of three delegations ly vacated by Gott. Pietz. Mrs. McKelvey are moving Ree Valley Grange, with that met with the Board members of the American of Education Tuesday eve- Legion Auxiliary prepar- ning. Their concern was ing and serving the meal. about the Ree Heights At- Speaker of the evening was tendance Center school CATHOLIC LUTHERAN Supt. Alvin Winkler of the building. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 709 East 4th Street, Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave., Harrold School. March 9, 1990 Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Don Ca- Word has been received Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SONday ble, Blunt, and their two of a daughter Shandra, METHODIST School 3:45 p.m., Youth Group 6:00 p.m., Holy daughters visited at the born February 6 to Doyle First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Avenue, Communion 7:30 p.m. home of her parents, the and Karen Davis. Phyl- Miller, 853-3656, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS Frank Moodys, Sunday. A lis Davis is with her son’s Sunday Coff ee Fellowship 9:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, birthday dinner was held family at this time. Worship 10:30 a.m. 1025 East 3rd Avenue, Miller, in honor of Mrs. Cable and Saturday supper guests COMMUNITY Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday her youngest daughter, at the Bill and Lois Rod- ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pleasant Valley Community Church, 21530 SD Hwy. Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Donna’s birthday. man home was Darlene New Beginnings Worship Center, 1123 East 3rd St., 45, Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stewart, PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Meckel, former Campbell. Miller, 853-2558, , Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 321 West 1st Avenue, Ree Heights Pastor died in Newt, Jan, April and Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Miller, 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian California Feb 26. He was Wendy Semmler visited BAPTIST Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting Jones, Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., pastor of the Ree Heights Sunday evening in the Lil- First Baptist Church, 902 N. Broadway Ave., Ree Heights Community Church, CLOSED First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, and Cedar Congregation- lian and Charles Schock Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd Street NW, Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., al churches from October home. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., St. Lawrence, 853-3753, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; 1919 until October 1933. Todd and Tina Waring Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Jason Watson, Teaching Pastor, Jim Hofman, Rose Hill, 37044 213th Street, Wessington, March 13, 1970 of Ree Heights are the par- NAZARENE Family Life Pastor, Andrew Elliot, Youth Pas- Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. Herb Ulmer and Don ents of twin sons, John Nazarene Church, 215 West 9th St., Miller, 605- tor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School Deuter left Saturday for Ronald and Jake Irving, 996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday 11:10 a.m. Casey, IA, where they de- born on February 24 at Hu- Worship 11:00 a.m. livered a quarter horse to ron Regional Medical Cen- the Thoroughbred Farm, ter. Grandparents are Jim and brought back a thor- and Norma Waring, Ree Medical Group oughbred stud when they Heights and Jerry and Cin- Miller returned Monday. dy Wildberger, Sturgis. 605-853-2701 605-853-2421• 605-853-0158 Miller, SD 605-853-2786 Mr. and Mrs. Ivyl Ko- pecky and Mr. and Mrs.  Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Legislative Highlights Preserving our Veterans Town Governor Kristi Noem put veterans at the center of ing their promises and ad- John Lake they wish to implement Rep. Spencer Gosch The Hot Springs VA their healthcare decisions. vocating for those who’ve The fi nal week of ses- such a program. The limit It was the second to and the entire communi- In early March – after served. sion is upon us and two was $4 per coyote before. last week of the legisla- ty have been providing care years of persistent requests The Hot Springs com- things need to happen this This bill does not require tive session meaning that to America’s veterans for – Secretary Wilkie visited munity is so special and so week. All bills that have a county to have a pro- we wrapped up commit- more than 110 years, earn- Hot Springs, and we FINAL- unique. The care they pro- not yet been disposed of gram, it just sets the lim- tees and we are work- ing it the nickname “The LY have a commitment to vide our nation’s veter- or passed have to be fi n- it on how much a bounty ing through the last of the Veterans Town.” This facil- keep Hot Springs open and ans is unmatched, and I’m ished on Monday. The rest can be offered if the coun- bills. As we begin to wrap ity was the fi rst – and only to revisit the record of de- committed to doing all tha of the week will be con- ty decides to offer such a up the legislative session, I – original National Home cision. I can to preserve our Veter ference committees and program, which the vast would like to fi ll you in on for Disabled Volunteer Sol- This has been a long ans Town and ensure they most importantly the bud- majority of counties do not some of my accomplish- diers that was built for time coming, but I’m thank- can serve heroes in this get will be set by Thurs- offer. This bill has passed ments this session. short-term medical needs ful to President Trump and way for another century to day. I am not going to go both chambers, but has My bill, which provides and not a long-term veter- Secretary Wilkie for keep- come. into the budget because not yet been signed by the an affi rmative defense for ans’ home. It is renowned by the time you read this, Governor. pregnant mothers addicted for its successful post-trau- the budget will have been SB 97 prescribes the to drugs, passed both the matic stress disorder and Fighting for Hot Springs changed numerous times way a vehicle that is more house and the senate and substance abuse treatment so I will update you on than 30 years and has no now await the governor’s facility nestled in the tran- Rep. Dusty Johnson cision making and instead what actually happened existing records, can be ti- signature. This ground- quility of our Black Hills. Earlier this week, the engage with local folks to next week. tled. Presently there is a breaking legislation will There is no community so South Dakota delegation hear about how they view You have all probably process where a vehicle protect the interests of the dedicated to making certain hosted Secretary of Vet- the future of their com- heard both sides of many that is more than 10 years mother and the health and The Veterans Town deliv- erans Affairs (VA) Rob- munity. I could not agree of the major bills that we old without a record can safety of the baby. ers the services our heroes ert Wilkie, Jr. for a tour more – Secretary Wilkie’s have debated this year, but be titled but older vehicles Addressing the drug have earned. of the Hot Springs VA and take is a breath of fresh air. I would like to touch on that are abandoned and crisis that South Dako- Many of you know that a roundtable discussion I am thankful for Sec- several of the bills that you acquired without a bill of ta is facing requires com- in 2011, the Obama admin- about the vital role this retary Wilkie’s gesture of probably have not heard sale are reasonably han- mitment from Pierre, not istration announced a reor- facility serves for the lo- goodwill toward the more about that may affect peo- dled differently. This bill just words. That is why I ganization proposal that in- cal veteran community. than 65,000 veterans in ple within District 23. has passed the Senate and brought the bill. It is im- cluded plans to close the The Hot Springs commu- our state, the Hot Springs HB 1007 requires local is awaiting action in the portant to bring policy to doors of the VA hospital in nity’s identity and purpose community, and the South Directors of Equalization House. combat the issues facing Hot Springs. In addition to has long been grounded in Dakota delegation. As the to make adjustments based SB 24 changes the reg- our rural communities. a total disregard for stake- serving veterans at the his- Secretary takes a second on several factors that may istration fee for pesticides I also sponsored senate holder grievances, this an- toric Battle Mountain facil- look at his predecessor’s change the assessed val- registered for use in the bill 120, which will clarify nouncement was met with ity. As many South Dako- decision, I am ready to ue of both farm and grass state and authorizes how the law regarding posses- considerable controversy tans know, veterans in this work with the VA and the ground, and that the ad- the funds will be distribut- sion of pistols by a minor. because it was supported area have endured years local community to iden- justments be documented. ed from the pesticide regu- This bill passed through by very suspect data. of uncertainty about the tify a positive, communi- These adjustments have latory fund to several other the senate with zero no While representing you future of the Hot Springs ty-supported path forward been available in the past, funds including the pes- votes. It is important to al- in Congress, I partnered Campus due to past VA for the Hot Springs VA. Ev- but were not widely used ticide recycling and dis- low for parents to work with many South Dako- leadership who failed to ery stakeholder agrees that and this change should al- posal fund. These funds with their children to teach ta veterans to battle the VA appreciate the Hot Springs the status quo is unaccept- leviate a lot of the prob- have been operating in the responsible gun usage. to keep the facility open. VA and the overwhelm- able, and the Hot Springs lems with grass land be- red for several years now Positive legislation that We fought hard to show ing support it has from the community has endured ing assessed at crop land and this change was nec- benefi ts South Dakota has the facts, including hosting community. enough uncertainty. This is prices. This bill has passed essary to make the funds been my priority and I am a Congressional hearing in That all changed earli- a clear opportunity for Hot both chambers and has whole again. This bill has ecstatic to see good legisla- Hot Springs. er this week when Secre- Springs. been signed by the Gover- passed both chambers and tion move through the pro- Despite the overwhelm- tary Wilkie unequivocally In 1865, President Lin- nor. is awaiting action by the cess. Prioritizing legislation ing evidence that our Hot stated that the Hot Springs coln signed legislation into HB 1084 increases the Governor. that makes a substantial Springs VA is one of the VAwill not close. He fur- law that led to the cre- maximum height of a load SB 183 revised the sig- impact on the lives and best in the nation, the fa- ther stated that he will re- ation of the original Bat- of hay to fi fteen feet from nature requirements for wellbeing of South Dako- cility and community have view the adverse decisions tle Mountain Sanitari- the former limit of 14 feet nominating petitions in tans is one of the reasons been forced to wait for new made by VA’s past lead- um, which is now the Hot 3 inches. This is to accom- voting center counties. I am in Pierre. The week leadership in Washington ership and consider ideas Springs VA. Hot Springs, modate the larger size of Voting center counties ahead will be a busy one to revisit the 2011 decision. put forward by local vet- SD has served veterans bales that are being made were assigned hard signa- as we work through the re- That means for nearly a de- eran groups to sustain the for more than 100 years. and the increased volume ture requirements for nom- mainder of the bills in the cade, there has been a per- Hot Springs VA as a loca- Since opening its doors, of hay that is being trans- inating petitions that were legislature. sistent cloud of uncertainty tion that robustly serves the name on the door ported across the state. the same no matter if they The fi nal weeks of ses- surrounding The Veterans veterans. has changed, the govern- This bill has passed both were a large county or a sion also bring budget dis- Town — recruitment and Born in Germany with a ment branch has changed; chambers and has been small county. To run for cussions to the front of the retention have suffered, ur- father serving in the mili- and the leadership has signed by the Governor. a county position in Pot- conversation. We will be gent care hours have been tary, Secretary Wilkie joked changed, but service to HB 1097 increases the ter County had the same working through the bud- reduced, and an overreli- that he was born in khaki veterans has remained con- time a person has to sol- requirements as the same geting process to do the ance on short-term contrac- diapers. He is a military of- stant. President Lincoln emnize a marriage after position in Brown Coun- best we can with the mon- tors has been necessary. fi cer in the United States once said, “All through life, getting a license from 20 ty even though it had 30 ey we have. We are com- In August of last year, Air Force Reserve and grew be sure and put your feet days to 90 days. Some cou- times the population. This mitted to balancing the President Trump made a up in military communities in the right place, and then ples ran into a problem bill changes the require- state budget and spending promise that his administra- around the United States. stand fi rm.” We’ll continue when with the 20 day pe- ments to be more consis- our tax dollars responsibly. tion would be “committed During his visit, Secre- to fi ght for the Hot Springs riod especially when one tent with the rest of the With the fi nal week of to taking care of every war- tary Wilkie remarked that community’s tradition of or both were coming from states non-voting cen- the 2020 legislative session rior that returns home as a he believes government serving our nation’s veter- a longer distance back to ter counties. This bill has ahead, I encourage you to veteran,” and VA Secretary should do less detached, ans. South Dakota to get mar- passed both chambers and follow along by visiting the Wilkie has said we must centralized Washington de- ried on a weekend. This is awaiting action by the legislative research council bill has passed both cham- Governor. website or Facebook page. bers and has been signed As always I appreci- For more personal up- GRUNEWALDT FARMS HAY by the Governor. ate your input and ques- dates for District 23 follow HB 1181 would allow tions and I can be reached my Facebook page. If you MIRANDA, SD counties to offer a boun- atjohn.lake@sdlegislature. have any questions or con- ty on coyotes up to $50 if govor (605)769-1986. cerns, feel free to send me an email. AUCTION All subscription renewals were due February 1, 2020 FOR FURTHER INFO: MIKE @ 605-460-0028 TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020 @ 1:00PM Location: 35936 170th St., Miranda, SD 57438 1 Mile West & 3 Miles South AUCTIONEERS NOTE: All hay will be net wrapped & put up with a NH560 round baler. 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Kristi that will hold us back,” able to bring their children ers, the ethanol industry and ing the permit process would mit would be left to just one Noem once again personal- Noem said, offering the legis- back to their farm and ranch chambers of commerce from not allow county commis- commissioner. ly made her case for SB157, lation as a boost for econom- operations. Rapid City, Sioux Falls and sioners the time they need to Donahoe said that sit- her bill that would stream- ic development. That devel- “We’re exporting our most Brookings. consider all the ramifi cations uation would likely never line county zoning decisions opment too often “has been valuable resource,” Vander- The bill was opposed by of their decisions. CAFOs happen. With a two-thirds in South Dakota. highjacked by a vocal few,” Wal said. “This can be a way former legislator Shawn Tor- can cause heavy use of infra- requirement, a “vocal minor- As she did before the Sen- Noem said. for a farmer’s heirs to come now, a Republican from structure, Terk said, noting ity” can kill a conditional use ate State Affairs Commit- Noem policy adviser Ja- back to the farm.” Sioux Falls, who said that that South Dakota’s coun- permit by getting just one of tee earlier in the session, son Simmons went through Brian Donahoe, represent- Republican members of the ty roads need $257 million fi ve members to vote no, Do- Wednesday morning Noem the sections of the bill, not- ing the S.D. Pork Producers committee should heed their worth of repair and county nahoe said. testifi ed before the House ing that the time limit on an Council, said that South Da- conservative principles. bridges need repairs worth Haugaard said he could State Affairs Committee de- approved conditional use kota is unique in its require- “Government should not $250 million. imagine a commissioner claring: “The support for this permit would start after the ment that conditional use be in the position of pick- “We need those super-ma- staying away from the meet- legislation is strong.” appeals are fi nished. In some permits must be approved by ing winners and losers,” Tor- jority decisions,” Terk said. ing because he didn’t want SB157 is designed to put cases, appeals drag on for so a two-thirds majority. now said. Rep. Steven Haugaard, R- to offend his neighbors. “If some clarity into the process long that time runs out on “A simple majority is not Tornow criticized the need Sioux Falls, asked why the you’re going to be on that of applying for the condition- the original permit. something you should be to having the loser in an ap- vote needed to be taken by commission, you go vote.” al use permits that are of- “The clock starts ticking afraid of here,” Donahoe peal pay court costs. the members present and not The bill was passed by the ten used in confi ned animal after the appeal,” Simmons said. “You’re targeting neigh- the full commission. He en- committee on a vote of 10- feeding operations or CAFOs. said. The bill also had sup- bors who may have reason- visioned a scenario where 3. It now goes to the House The bill changes the num- Volga farmer Scott Vander- port from bankers, the S.D. able concerns,” Tornow said. two members of a fi ve-mem- fl oor. It has already been en- ber of county commission- Wal, representing the S.D. Chamber of Commerce and “We’re going to ding you ber board were absent, two dorsed by the Senate. ers needed on a conditional Farm Bureau, asked the com- Industry, wind energy de- with costs.” of the remaining members use permit approval from a mittee to approve the bill two-thirds majority to a sim- “because of the positive im- ple majority of the members pact it will have on the next Protecting your health during coronavirus outbreak present. It also allows for generation of farmers and U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Centers for Disease Control (CDC), po- combat the SARS-CoV-2 virus. court costs to be paid by the ranchers.” As the coronavirus continues to tential symptoms include fever, cough- The CDC recommends that we take losing party in a court chal- According to VanderWal, spread across the world, we should ing and shortness of breath. Symptoms the following actions to keep ourselves take precautions to stay healthy. Coro- may show up in as few as two days, or healthy: avoid close contact with peo- naviruses are a family of many differ- up to 14 days. In the Senate briefi ngs ple who are sick, avoid touching your ent viruses. The strain of the corona- on COVID-19 that I’ve attended, we face, stay at home if you feel ill, use Senate approves virus that we’re currently concerned have been told by administration offi - tissues to cover your cough or sneeze, about is offi cially named SARS-CoV-2, cials that the virus is similar to the fl u clean and disinfect frequently touched and the disease it causes is called CO- but also impacts the lungs and respi- items and wash your hands frequent- riot boosting bill VID-19. As of March 5, South Dako- ratory system, so the symptoms may ly. If you don’t have access to soap Dana Hess ta has no confi rmed cases of COV- be similar to what you’d experience and water, an alcohol-based hand sani- Community News Service ID-19. However, it is still important with pneumonia. Because of its impact tizer like Purell should be used. If you to be prepared. The administration is on the respiratory system, those with think you may be experiencing COV- PIERRE — A bill that offers penalties for riot and incit- taking steps to make sure our coun- breathing issues, compromised im- ID-19 symptoms, call ahead before go- ing or boosting a riot was approved Thursday afternoon by try is ready to handle a greater number mune systems, the very young and the ing to your doctor’s offi ce so they can the S.D. Senate. of COVID-19 cases. Additionally, the elderly should take extra precautions be prepared for your arrival. This is es- HB1117 seeks to place into law penalties for inciting a South Dakota Department of Health against contracting the virus. Healthy pecially important if you’ve traveled to riot or rioting while at the same time protecting the First has taken steps to make certain our adults are less at risk of experiencing China recently or been in close contact Amendment right to protest. A similar bill was endorsed by state is prepared to respond if needed. serious symptoms. with someone who has traveled from the Legislature last year and struck down in federal court. Their webpage,doh.sd.gov, includes There is currently no vaccine to pre- China recently. Sen. Lee Schoenbeck, R-Watertown, said the legislation a number of resources to help keep vent against getting the virus, although The White House has requested now has a companion bill, HB1199, which amends four South Dakotans informed. scientists are working to develop one. funds to help deal with COVID-19. In sections of the bill, removing the term “riot boosting” and While the risk of contracting the We’ve been told that it could take any- Congress, we recently passed supple- defi ning the scope of damage claims. These amendments disease right now is low, it could in- where from 18-24 months for a corona- mental funding legislation to provide refl ect concerns about HB1117’s language that were raised crease at any time. The president has virus vaccine to become widely avail- additional money to the administration Tuesday night during the bill’s hearing before the Senate appointed Vice President Mike Pence able to the public. However, President for emergency preparedness. The addi- Judiciary Committee. to lead the administration’s corona- Trump has been calling for an expedit- tional funding will provide the resourc- HB1199, which originally dealt with electric services, virus response. Vice President Pence ed timeline, and we recently learned es needed for experts to combat this was hoghoused Thursday morning in the Senate Commerce is working with top health offi cials to that clinical testing for a vaccine could crisis, allowing them to move quickly and Energy Committee. A hoghouse takes place when one make sure the government is ready to happen in fi ve months. Advanced ther- and craft a thorough, comprehensive bill completely replaces another, a tactic used to get around combat the spread of the virus. apeutic drugs will become available response. legislative deadlines for the introduction of new legislation. In the United States, we are fortu- much sooner, possibly in a matter of We will continue to share updates The hoghoused bill was approved by the Senate Com- nate to have some of the best ther- months. These drugs would treat the on COVID-19 as necessary. In the merce and Energy Committee on a 5-1 vote. apeutic treatments to help those af- symptoms of COVID-19 while work meantime, I encourage you to follow Schoenbeck said HB1117 would be held by the governor fected by COVID-19. According to the continues on an approved vaccine to the CDC guidelines for staying healthy. until the companion bill came to her desk as well. Speaking in favor of HB1117, Schoenbeck said it was City council approve summer and part-time street hires needed in order for the state to get ready for the expected protests surrounding the construction of the Keystone XL UNAPPROVED sure the culverts at the park Your “A” Game: OHED is spon- onded by Alderman Rangel to Pipeline. CITY OF MILLER were cleaned out to prevent any soring a Bring Your “A” Game pay Helms & Associates invoice issues with the spring thaw. Offi - workshop open to the public on #20957 for $19,162.43. All mem- “We’ve all seen what happened in North Dakota where CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2, 2020 cer Wayne Ames stated that he March 12. bers voted aye. Motion carried. they were unprepared,” Schoenbeck said, noting that the will be training the Hand County Hire Permanent Part-time Parks & Rec Discussion: The City of Miller is an equal Sheriff ’s employees on the new Street Employee state suffered $37 million in damages. opportunity employer. : Motion by Mayor Blachford stated that Life Pack AEDs. According to Schoenbeck, the current legislation was The City Council met in regu- Alderman Steers, seconded by the condition of the ballfi elds UNFINISHED BUSINESS: lar session at city hall at 7:00 p.m. Alderman Rangel to hire Doug refl ects on the city. He wants to written in response to the judge’s decision in federal court. District Meeting Attendees: The on Monday, March 2, 2020. Purrington as permanent, part- make sure the ballfi elds are kept “This new bill comes to you that addresses those con- following plan to attend the Dis- MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor time employee for the street in good shape. Summer wages trict Meeting to be held in St. cerns,” Schoenbeck said. “We are affi rming the First Ron Blachford, Aldermen: Jim department at $15.00/hour. All were discussed and will be Lawrence on March 23: Ron Amendment rights our citizens have.” Odegaard, Tony Rangel, Bob members voted aye. Motion car- reviewed by the fi nance commit- Blachford, Tony & Bette Ran- Sen. Craig Kennedy, D-Yankton, said the current bill Steers, Jeff Swartz, Joe Zeller ried. tee. gel, SuAnne Meyer, Jeff & Laura Hire Summer Help: Building Permit: and Alderwoman SuAnne Meyer. Motion Motion by “suffers from many of the same fl aws” as the legislation Swartz, Kim & Terry Manning, CALL TO ORDER: Mayor by Alderman Steers, seconded Alderwoman Meyer, seconded that was struck down in federal court. He called the lan- Gordy & Tammy Gross, Sheila & Blachford called the meeting to by Alderman Swartz to hire the by Alderman Rangel to approve Dan Coss. Family Crisis Center guage in the bill “First Amendment problematic.” order. Pledge of Allegiance was following summer employees, a building removal permit for Donation: Motion by Alderman Sen. Troy Heinert, R-Mission, said it was unclear how said by all present. wages to be determined: Aaron Stephanie Bonebright to remove Steers, seconded by Alderman AGENDA: Motion by Alder- Zeller – park, Talon Knox – ball- a house. All members voted aye. the new riot law would be enforced. Rangel to table a donation to the man Odegaard, seconded by park, Art Welk – street, and life- Motion carried. “We’ve all been in situations where passion get the best Family Crisis Center until review- APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Zeller to approve the guards Karly Beckett, Aubrey ing budgets in July. All members of us,” Heinert said, noting that the law is supposed to pro- agenda as amended, deleting DeHaai, Kaliopie Ford, Kaia Hei- Motion by Alderwoman Meyer, voted aye. Motion carried. tect both sides in a protest. “I don’t think it will be imple- Rainwater Charge. All members lman, Preslie Russell, Molly seconded by Alderman Odegaard NEW BUSINESS: OHED – mented both ways.” voted aye. Motion carried. Simons, Kaden Sivertsen and Tori to approve the bills. All members Kecia Beranek: Kecia was pres- MINUTES: Motion by Alder- VanZee. All members voted aye. voted aye. Motion carried. South Dakota has to be ready for the worst, Schoenbeck ent to give an overview of the Bills March 2020 (1) woman Meyer, seconded by Motion carried. : 3E said. happenings at OHED. She is cur- Electric Project: Alderman Steers to approve the Motion by Electrical Engineering, Repairs, rently working with the school on “Peaceful protests are protected,” Schoenbeck said. “But minutes for the regular meeting Alderman Rangel, seconded by 832.50; American Solutions, Sup- a potential housing development. that wasn’t the history of what happened in North Dakota. held on February 19, 2020. All Alderman Odegaard to approve plies, 39.00; AT&T, Cell Phone, They are looking at a poten- members voted aye. Motion car- DGR Engineering invoices 45.14; Bob’s Disposal, Gar- If you want to peacefully protest, you should like this bill.” tial industrial park, quality of life ried. 239279-239283 for $15,580.00. bage, 179.00; City Utilities, Util- The Senate approved the bill on a vote of 27-8. It now DEPARTMENT HEAD improvements, and a welcome All members voted aye. Motion ities, 13,531.62; DGR Engi- team just to name a few proj- goes to the governor for her signature. REPORTS: Mayor Blachford carried. neering, Cap Imp, 15,580.00; ects. They currently have 7 active Water/Sewer Project: asked Ron Hoftiezer to make Motion Helms & Associates, Prof Fees, revolving fund loans with appli- by Alderman Odegaard, sec- 19,162.43; John Deere Finan- cations out to two businesses. onded by Alderman Zeller to cial, Supplies, 1,110.81; OHED, “Magnifi cent Miller” is set for approve SPN Phase III invoices Industry, 2,633.51; Petty Cash, 2,555 DAYS...61,320 HOURS... April 2. They are hosting a 2-day 20893-20895 for a total of Postage, 26.15; Postmas- housing meeting in Miller and $94,020.00. All members voted ter, Postage, 325.00; SD Public 3,679,200 MINUTES the recent hotel study indicates aye. Motion carried. Health Lab, Tests, 30.00; SDML, that it would be feasible to build Helms & Associates: Motion Registration, 252.00; SPN, Prof a 30-room hotel in Miller. Brin g by Alderman Swartz, sec- Fees, 94,020.00; Stobbs Sales, YEARS, that's how long the average person Repairs, 127.81 TOTAL: Accounts Payable with a treatable hearing loss waits for a solution. Total, $147,894.97 How many moments have you missed? Payroll Salary plus Bene- fi ts by Department: 2/28/2020 & 7 3/3/2020 Department, w/o OT, OT, Total 41110, COUNCIL, 2,325.23, , 2,325.23; 41410, FINANCE OFFICE, 1,288.59, , 1,288.59; 41910, BUILDING, 482.22, , 482.22; 42110, POLICE, 11,628.38, 1,076.21, 12,704.59; 43110, STREET, 4,926.12, 94.99, 5,021.11; 43210, SEWER, 5,031.07, 114.51, 5,145.58; 43310, WATER, 5,030.98, 114.50, 5,145.48; 43410, ELECTRIC, 11,409.30, 144.03, 11,553.33 TOTALS: $42,121.89, $1,544.24, $43,666.13 Motion by Alderman Zeller, We will be at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital seconded by Alderman Steers to the 3rd Tuesday of each month. adjourn the meeting. There being 300 W. 5th Street • Miller, SD 57362 Michael Colleran, M.A. no further business, the meeting Clinical Audiologist was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. All Dr. Al Helbig, Au.D. members voted aye. Motion car- Clinical Audiologist ried. Ronald Blachford, Mayor Cori Clements, BC, HIS Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer Hearing Instrument Specialist 633 E. Sioux Avenue • Pierre, SD 57501 Published 03-11-2020 at a 605-224-8848 • 1-800-827-1622 • audiologyassociatesinc.com total approximate cost of $52.53.  Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Public Notices Tax exempt status requested Addition to the City of Miller tion 11-109-68 4.00 acres 37. St. Mary’s Catholic Parsonage 22. David Johnson - D & J 28. Polo Fire Department Church And Cemetery REQUEST FOR TAX 2-109-70- 6.4 acres Old Ceme- Lot 6 & the E ½ of Lot Outlot Hillcrest Cemetery st EXEMPT STATUS FOR THE tery no longer organized Lot 7, Park Row Addition to the E. 726’ of the 21, Block 3, Polo 1 Addition B in Part of NE ¼ 2-116-69 9.58 Polo Volunteer Fire Depart- FOLLOWING ORGANIZA- 8. Church of Jesus Christ City of Miller W. 1320’ of the N. 678’ of the NW acres 15. First Presbyterian ment st St. Mary’s Cemetery of Latter Day Saints LDS Lot in ¼ SW ¼ 10-112-68 11.03 acres Lot 22, Block 3, Polo 1 Outlot TIONS FOR THE YEAR 2019 Church of Miller 23. Mid-Dakota Rural Water Northview Addition to the City of E. 100’ of Lots Addition, C a Part of Lot 1 NE ¼-116--66 1. American Legion - Miller Systems, Inc. Polo Fire District Miller 1.38 acres 1-4 incl., Block 20, W.H. Miller Lot 5, Block .15 acre Post #38 Part of SE ¼ NE ¼ 9. Community Church of St. Addition to the City of Miller Lots A. Operating & Maintenance 1, Polo 38. St. Michael’s Cemetery 15-112-68- 21.76 acres 5 & 6, Block 20, E. J. Miller Addi- Center On Hand Development Polo Fire District Lot 14, Part of SE ¼ 27-116-69 10.00 2. American Legion - Rich- Lawrence St. Lawrence Com- munity Church Out lot, a part of tion to the City of Miller Corp. Lot 1 in S ½ SW ¼ 3-112- Block 2, Polo acres ard Clement Post #299 Outlot Parsonage ` 29. Prairie View Cemetery 39. South Hand Volunteer the S ½ SE ¼ of 12-112-68 5.00 S ½ of Lot 9 & all 68 4.62 acres 1; E. 75’ of Outlot 2 & Outlot 3 Storage Fire Dept. acres of Lot 10, Block 20, E.J. Miller On Hand Develop- NE corner of the NE ¼ 11-116-69 In the SW ¼ SW ¼ in- NW ¼ NW ¼ 14-115-69-1.46 10. Community Day Care, Addition to the City of Miller ment Corp. E 723.50’Of Lot 2 in (32 Rods N. & S. by 16 Rods E. & 1-109-69 (Building on leased site) acres 16. First United Method- 40. Speirs Lodge #186 Inc. W. 20’ of Lot 3 & all of Lots a pt of S ½ SW ¼ 3-112-68 8.36 W.) 3.20 acres W. 3. Assembly of God Church ist Church Miller & Parson- 30. Ree Heights Congrega- 4-6 incl., Block 11, McWhorter acres 125’ Lot 28, Block 11, Love Addi- DBA- New Beginnings Worship age Bare Lots tion Church Resurvey Addition to the City of Lots 1-12 incl., Block Rolling Thunder Lots 9 & 10, Block 9; tion to the Town of Ree Heights Center Assemblies of God SD 2, McWhorter Resurvey Addition Subdivision in S ½ SW ¼ 3-112- Lots 20-22 incl.; the W ½ of Lot 41. Sunbeam Cemetery Part District Council (Parsonage Miller ) 11. Evangelical Lutheran to the City of Miller 68 5.03 acres 23, Block 18 and Lots 14 & 15, of NW ¼ 24-114-67 2.00 acres Lots A, B & C Assembly Addition Good Samaritan Society, Good 17. 4-H Leaders Association B. (Pressure Reducing Sta- Block 19, Corporation Addition to 42. Sunshine Bible Academy to the City of Miller- 2.04 acres - Samaritan Center-Miller Nurs- (4-H Grounds) 4-H Lot 1 in the tion) MDRWS Lot 1 in the NE ¼ the Town of Ree Heights Part of SE ¼ 15-110-68 48.38 S. 90’of Lots 1 & 2, Block 8 Atlan- 31. Ree Heights Fire Depart- ing Home Lots 1-3 incl. Block 8, NE ¼ SE ¼ 15-112-68 4.04 acres 9-112-68 1.62 acres acres tic Addition to the City of Miller 18. G.A.R. Cemetery Part of C. (James Danielson Site) ment Lot 12, Block 2Valentines Sunshine Bible Academy 4. Beulah Community McWhorter Addition Administrators Residence SE ¼ SE ¼ & N ½ SE ¼ 15-112- MDRWS Tract #1 in the NE ¼ NE Addition to town of Ree Heights Part of NW ¼ 23-110-68 2.81 Church Part of NW ¼ 17-113-66- 32 Rose Hill Cemetery Lots 4 & 5, Block 9, Atlantic Addi- 68 22.00 acres ¼ 23-112-69 .31 acre . Part acres 1.09 acres 19. Hand County Memorial D. (Miriam L. Taylor Site) 43. Trinity Lutheran Church tion to the City of Miller of NE ¼ NW ¼ 33-110-66 2.16 Beulah Cemetery Part of SW Hospital Bare Lot W ½ and the N. 50’ MDRWS Tract #1 in the SE ¼ SE acres Lots 13-18 incl. and the 20x150’ ¼ 8-113-66- 1.50 acres (Former IOOF Hall) 33. St. Ann’s Catholic of the E ½ of Block G, McWhorter W. 55’ of ¼ 11-110-69 .31 acre vacated alley, Block 3, Garlick 5. Burdette Cemetery Part of E. (Johnson Homestead Church Parsonage & CCD Cen- Addition to the City of Miller Lots 8 & 9, Block 18, W.H. Miller Addition to the City of Miller NE ¼ 8-114-66 3.50 acres PTR Site) ter Parsonage 12. *Ebenezer Baptist Addition to the City of Miller MDRWS Tract #1 in St. Ann’s Addition to the City Lot 8, Nelson 6. Catholic Cemetery Asso- (Former Craig & Pam Van- Church Cemetery NE ¼ 32-109- the NW ¼ NW ¼ 25-110-69 2.00 of Miller 1.50 acres Addition to the City of Miller ciation NE ¼ SW ¼ of 11-112- Zee) Property 34. St. Joseph’s Catholic 44. Wessington Cemetery 67 2.00 acres Not organized – Lot 11, Block acres 68 2.00 acres described: Begin- F. (Bowar, Christopher- Cemetery Association Old Cemetery 18, W.H. Miller Addition to the Part of the NW ¼ NE Part of the NW ¼ ning at the NW corner of the SW 13. First Baptist Church City of Miller son, Crary Site-Pump Station) ¼ 1-111-66 2.15 acres NE ¼ 1-111-66 3.64 acres & Part ¼ of Sec. 11 S 20’ E 144 Rods S (Former Harold Kenaston 35. St. Lawrence Cemetery Church & Parsonage Coner- MDRWS Lots 1 & 2 in the NE ¼ of NE ¼ NW ¼ 1-111-66 1.36 20 Rods E 160 Rods N 20 Rods property) E. 80’ of Lots 13 & 14, 11-112-70 (Lot 1 - .68 acre & Lot Part of NE ¼ 7-112-67 10.00 acres And part of the SW ¼ SE ¼ W 16 Rods & St. Ann’s Cemetery ton Out lot A – City of Miller 2.89 acres Block 18 W. H. Miller Addition to 2 – 2.77 acres) acres 36-112-66 5.00 acres Addition 2.00 acres 14. First Church of the Naz- the City of Miller G. (Collins Slough Tank) 36. St. Liborious Catholic 45. Engelmann Family Foun- 7. Cedar Cemetery Church (Former Ruth Roeber prop- Church -includes Mt. Calvary dation arene Lot 1, Zens Addition & MDRWS Lot 1 in the NE ¼ NE ¼ NW 1/4 5, NE 1/4 6, NW of the Most Blessed Sacrament erty) Cemetery Lots 3-6 incl., Block 17, Garlick W 10’ of Lots 8 & 9 & all of 26-111-69 2.29 acres Part of SE ¼ 10-115- 1/4 32, NE 1/4 32 & NW 1/4 6 All W 32 rods of S 32 rods in NW ¼ Lot 10, Block 1, Coquillette Addi- H. (James Beatty Site) 69 10.00 acres in 110-68 tion MDRWS Tract #1 in the NE ¼ NE St. Liborious Catholic Published 3-20-19 at the total Weed, pest control required (Former Ruth Roeber prop- ¼ 16-109-67 .31 acre Church Lot 4, Block 1, Polo First approximate cost of $__297___. erty) Parcel 6 in NE ¼ SW ¼ I. (Redfi eld Tank Site) Addition NOTICE OF as other real estate taxes are col- 10-112-68 .20 acres in City of MDRWS Tract #1 in the SE ¼ SE RESPONSIBILITY TO lected, or by other means as pro- Miller ¼ 14-115-66 2.27 acres CONTROL NOXIOUS vided by law. (Former John B. Jr. Heilman J. Tower T02 NW ¼ NW ¼ City of Miller WEEDS AND DECLARED Plants and animals desig- Property) S 18’ of W 86’ of E 14-115-69 (Leased site) K. Tower T03 2019 Drinking Water Report PESTS nated as being noxious weeds 105’ of Lot 6 & W 80’ of E NE ¼ NE ¼ and declared pests in the state of 105’ of Lot 7, Block 18, Wil- 19-114970 (Leased site) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN South Dakota are Leafy spurge, liam H. Miller’s Addition 24. Miller Rough Riders this day of March 2020, pursuant Saltcedar, Perennial sow thistle, (Former James F. Hilman Miller Rough Rider Lot 1, a part of to SDCL 38-22 as amended to all Russian knapweed, Hoary cress, Property) Lots 1 & 2 John W W ½ SW ¼ 14-112-68 3.46 acres owners, occupants, agents and Canada thistle, Purple loosestrife, Couquellette’s Addition 25. Morningside Cemetery public offi cials in charge of lands and Gypsy moth. (Former Delbert Jury Prop- Part of NW ¼ 13-112-70 2.00 in Hand County, South Dakota, In addition, absinth worm- erty) Lot 3, Block 1 John W acres that they are responsible for the wood, musk thistle, plumeless Couquellette’s Addition 26. On Hand Development suppression, control and erad- thistle, Scotch thistle and yellow 20. Howell Cemetery Asso- Corporation N 6’ of Lot 9, all of ication of noxious weeds and toadfl ax have been approved by ciation Part of the NE ¼ 14-115- Lots 10, 11 & 12 & the S 6’ of Lot declared pest infestations that the State Weed and Pest Con- 68 1.71 acres 13, Block 10 William H Millers may exist on such lands. trol Commission as locally nox- 21. Huron Area Center for Addition Lots 1-18 & 20’ X 300’ Chemical, biological, and/or ious weeds and are subject to the Independence, Inc. (Home) Vacated Alley Block 27 North cultural control methods used same suppression, control and Lots 23-28 incl., Block 1, Original Addition for the suppression, control and eradication requirements as the Miller Addition to the City of Miller Lot 5 First Subdivision of Copies of the full report are available at eradication of noxious weeds and before mentioned plants and ani- Bus Garage & Lot W. 107’ of Miller Development Corporation Miller City Hall or on-line at: declared pest infestations shall mals. Lots 21 & 22, Block 1, Original 1st Addition Pt of SE ¼ 3-112-68 be those approved for such pur- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Miller Addition to the City of Miller 1.63 acres http://denr.sd.gov/des/dw/pdf/DWQPDFs/0211ccr.pdf poses by the Hand County Weed that upon establishing proba- Parking Yard E 58’ of Lots 21 27. Pleasant Valley Church & and Pest Supervisor or the South ble cause to believe a noxious & 22 Block 1 Original Miller Addi- Parsonage A part of the NW ¼ Dakota State University Experi- weed or declared pest infesta- ment Station. tion exists upon any property in Upon failure to observe this Hand County, a representative of notice, the county weed and pest the Hand County Weed and Pest board is required to proceed pur- Control Board will enter upon suant to the law and have the said property for the purpose of noxious weeds or declared pests inspecting and confi rming that destroyed by such methods as such infestation actually exists. they may fi nd necessary, the Published 3-11 and 3-18- expense of which shall consti- 2020 at the approximate cost of Sale Report — Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 tute a lien and be entered as a tax $__72__. FEEDERS Craig Nightingale Isaac/David Johnson against the land, and be collected Scott Meyer 81 blk/bwf heifers...... 695#...... $134.50 57 black steers ...... 708#...... $150.00 45 blk/bwf steers...... 701#...... $152.50 76 blk/bwf heifers...... 789#...... $132.10 16 blk/bwf steers...... 550#...... $172.50 32 blk/bwf steers...... 563#...... $173.75 Ron Steffen 32 blk/bwf heifers...... 707#...... $132.00 Gilbert Township 70 blk/bwf heifers...... 636#...... $145.00 37 Red Angus BV heifers...... 694#...... $158.00 12 black heifers...... 549#...... $148.25 39 blk/red heifers...... 513#...... $160.50 11 Red Angus heifers ...... 555#...... $149.00 Mike Anglin Dennis/Skyler Urban Tong Ranch 36 blk/bwf steers...... 762#...... $143.50 road vacation hearing 132 blk/bwf steers...... 841#...... $141.50 64 Angus BV heifers...... 741#...... $137.00 17 blk/bwf steers...... 674#...... $156.25 Gary/Jim Hoing 15 Angus BV heifers...... 606#...... $146.00 10 blk/bwf steers...... 543#...... $171.50 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAR- in Gilbert Township, commencing 83 blk/bwf steers...... 647#...... $156.50 Marc/Pam Scarborough th rd Schimke/Borkowski ING ON PROPOSED at 194 Street and ending at 193 216 blk/bwf steers...... 756#...... $146.00 56 black BV heifers ...... 636#...... $146.00 23 red/charx steers...... 676#...... $147.00 STREET VACATION Street. 22 blk/red steers...... 568#...... $173.00 19 blk/bwf BV heifers...... 543#...... $155.75 45 red/charx heifers...... 675#...... $136.25 Notice is hereby given that Section line between Sections Kurt Thomas Justin Scofield Lance/Stacey Hosman the Gilbert Township Board of Two (2) and Three (3) in Gilbert 68 black steers ...... 828#...... $140.75 78 black steers ...... 636#...... $156.50 12 black steers...... 552#...... $173.25 st 28 black steers ...... 707#...... $146.50 13 blk/bwf steers...... 695#...... $148.00 Hand County, State of South Township, commencing at 191 9 black steers...... 565#...... $173.50 Street and ending at 190th Street. 57 blk/bwf heifers...... 709#...... $134.25 29 blk/bwf heifers...... 583#...... $151.00 Dakota, will hold a public hear- 13 blk/bwf heifers...... 601#...... $141.00 Lambley 2 Diamond Ranch Rob Myers ing at Maxon Conkey home, In the event that an interested 32 blk/bwf steers...... 665#...... $158.00 person is unable to appear, infor- Bruns Ranch 19 red/blk/chx steers...... 535#...... $168.50 South Dakota, 7:30 p.m. on the 62 blk/bwf steers...... 873#...... $138.35 6 black steers...... 544#...... $173.50 9 red/blk/chx steers...... 432#...... $173.50 th mation, opinions and arguments 26 day of March, 2020, for the 64 blk/bwf steers...... 783#...... $139.00 10 black heifers...... 546#...... $146.00 28 red/blk/chx heifers...... 493#...... $152.00 purpose of receiving public tes- will be received prior to the hear- Brett/Mel Heezen 5 blk/bwf heifers...... 700#...... $129.50 10 red/blk/chx heifers...... 380#...... $155.00 timony concerning the proposed ing date. Ron Reimer th 70 blk/bwf steers...... 796#...... $142.25 Hickey Ranch vacation of the dedicated streets Dated this 6 day of March, 63 blk/bwf steers...... 844#...... $138.50 51 blk/red Fall Yrlng heifers...... 790#...... $124.00 8 charx/red steers...... 518#...... $172.50 between: 2020. Gary/Todd Leiferman Marvin Dykstra 4 charx/red heifers...... 516#...... $148.00 Section line in Section Six (6) Maxon H. Conkey 64 blk/bwf steers...... 889#...... $136.25 27 red/charx steers...... 714#...... $145.25 Brad Lhotak in Gilbert Township, commencing Gilbert Township Volek Ranch 29 red steers...... 612#...... $157.00 8 blk/bwf heifers...... 659#...... $132.00 at 191st Street and ending at 190th Published 03.11.2020 and 56 black steers ...... 904#...... $131.25 22 red/charx heifers...... 708#...... $132.00 5 blk/red heifers...... 528#...... $141.00 Street. 03.18.2020 at a total approxi- 50 black steers ...... 769#...... $141.75 28 red/charx heifers...... 589#...... $146.50 Rob Rowe Section line between Sections mate cost of $--39-. Doug/Deb Trefz Duke/Melissa McCloud 7 blk/bwf steers...... 560#...... $174.00 Twenty (20) and Twenty-one (21) 53 blk/red steers...... 903#...... $127.35 36 black steers ...... 698#...... $151.75 2 bwf heifers...... 475#...... $152.00 Dale Harvey 13 black steers...... 546#...... $177.25 Sam Dancey 37 blk/bwf steers...... 919#...... $127.50 40 blk/bwf heifers...... 669#...... $138.50 22 blk/red steers...... 609#...... $152.00 County equalization 25 blk/bwf steers...... 772#...... $137.00 12 blk/bwf heifers...... 509#...... $154.50 14 blk/red steers...... 444#...... $178.00 DeJong Ranch Production Sale- Thursday, March 5th, 2020 29 Maine Anjou, Angus, Simmental BULLS average: $3087/hd 6 Simmental PAIRS average: $2392/pair 15 Simmental Open HEIFERS average: $1437/hd board to meet 3 Open HEIFER groups (5 hd/pkg) average: $4000/hd 19 Simmental BRED COWS average: $2337/hd 10 Commercial Open HEIFERS average: $1300/hd NOTICE OF MEETING OF of Hand County as provided in Sale Report — Friday, March 6th, 2020 CONSOLIDATED SDCL 10-11-66 as amended. Breds Mike Solberg EQUALIZATION BOARD Any municipality, school or Twisted Land & Cattle 5 bwf 3 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1015#...... $1,625.00 township wishing to participate 38 bwf 4 yo, due 4/20 x 40 days...... 1366#...... $1,875.00 39 black 3 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days ...... 1035#...... $1,550.00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 7 bwf 5-6 yo, due 4/20 x 40 days...... 1480#...... $1,775.00 78 bwf 3 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1093#...... $1,500.00 that the Board of County Com- in the Consolidated Board of Equalization shall serve upon the 25 bwf 5-6 yo, due 4/20 x 40 days...... 1360#...... $1,685.00 29 bwf 3 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 929#...... $1,475.00 missioners and Local Boards of 40 bwf 5-6 yo, due 4/20 x 40 days...... 1509#...... $1,625.00 21 bwf 3 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 941#...... $1,460.00 Equalization, sitting together as county auditor, notice of intent 30 bwf 5-6 yo, due 4/20 x 40 days...... 1490#...... $1,610.00 48 black 5 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days ...... 1260#...... $1,475.00 a Consolidated Board of Equal- to participate by Monday March rd 30 bwf 5-6 yo, due 4/20 x 40 days...... 1542#...... $1,600.00 48 bwf 5 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1369#...... $1,440.00 ization of Hand County, South 23 , 2020. 75 bwf SM, due 4/20 x 40 days...... 1472#...... $1,300.00 22 bwf 5 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1201#...... $1,400.00 Dakota will meet in the Commis- All persons considering them- 35 bwf BM, due 4/20 x 40 days...... 1454#...... $1,160.00 68 black 6 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days ...... 1281#...... $1,385.00 sioners’ Chambers in said County selves aggrieved by said assess- Turgeon Farms 72 blk/bwf 6 yo, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1265#...... $1,310.00 ment are required to submit writ- 9 black heifers, due 3/20 x 60 days...... 973#...... $1,575.00 35 black SM, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1330#...... $1,210.00 on Tuesday, the 14th day of April, 9 black 3 yo, due 3/20 x 60 days ...... 1111#...... $1,525.00 26 black SM, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1335#...... $1,185.00 2020, for the purpose of review- ten notice to the County Auditor no later than April 7, 2020. 28 black 4-6 yo, due 3/20 x 60 days ...... 1246#...... $1,500.00 44 black SM, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1353#...... $1,175.00 ing, correcting and equalizing the 39 black SM, due 3/20 x 60 days...... 1375#...... $1,210.00 42 bwf SM, due 5/1 x 60 days ...... 1350#...... $1,125.00 assessment of said County and Doug DeBoer 39 black BM, due 3/20 x 60 days ...... 1378#...... $1,000.00 20 bwf BM, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1334#...... $1,085.00 associated local boards for the Hand County Auditor Roger/Alan Walls 102 black BM, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1250#...... $1,060.00 year 2020. Dated March 6, 2020 16 bbwf 4-6 yo, due 3/15 x 60 days ...... 1406#...... $1,335.00 23 black BM, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1229#...... $1,050.00 NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY Published 03-11-2020 and 14 bbwf BM, due 3/15 x 60 days ...... 1311#...... $950.00 44 black BM, due 5/1 x 60 days...... 1389#...... $1,025.00 GIVEN that any local board of 03-18-2020 at a total approxi- Tobin Ranch Mayer Ranch mate cost of $--43-. 8 black BM, due 3/28 x 70 days...... 1421#...... $1,020.00 6 black 4-6 yo, due 4/15 x 60 days...... 1342#...... $1,100.00 equalization, whether township, 15 black BM, due 3/28 x 70 days...... 1429#...... $1,010.00 5 bbwf SM, due 4/15 x 60 days ...... 1452#...... $1,000.00 municipality or school district may participate with the Con- WEIGH-UPS solidated Board of Equalization Ree Heights Heiferettes...... Up to $85.00 Cows ...... $53.00-59.50 High Yielding Bulls...... $82.00-91.25 High Yielding Cows...... $60.00-69.00 Low Yielding Cows...... $41.00-52.50 Low Yielding Bulls...... $74.00-78.00 No meeting Equalization Upcoming Sales Tuesday, March 10th: 11 am FEEDERS (No Weigh-ups) {Farmers Union--Cookies & Coffee} Tuesday, March 24th: 11 am FEEDERS (No Weigh-ups) {Kimball FFA--Cookies & Coffee} in York board to Friday, March 13th: 12 pm BREDS, Weigh-ups to follow Friday, March 27th: 2 pm WEIGH-UPS Only Township meet Tuesday, March 17th: 11 am FEEDERS (No Weigh-ups) {Lads & Lassies 4-H Club--Cookies & Coffee} Friday, March 20th: 9 am WEIGH-UPS Only Tuesday, March 31st: 11 am FEEDERS (No Weigh-ups) {Premier Equipment--Cookies & Coffee} NOTICE Ree Heights The York Township Board of Equalization Meeting KimballLivestockExchange.com Equalization will not meet unless The Ree Heights Board of O notifi ed by a township landowner Equalization will meet on Mon., Find us on FB: Kimball Livestock Exchange LLC of an objection to their assessed March 16th, 2020, in the Audito- BARN: 605-778-6211 values. 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Community News Service the exclusive contract. lature that would prohibit collecting The states Hansen listed have If professors fail to provide an ed- PIERRE — A bill that All the funding the as- bargaining by employees of the insti- great universities, Ring said, be- ucation for their students, Hansen would have opened state sociation receives from tutions run by the Board of Regents cause they have more state resourc- said, they should be let go and not tournaments to more the contract is funneled was approved Tuesday afternoon by es. Those states “particularly sup- subject to the provisions of the col- broadcasters died Tuesday back to schools, accord- the S.D. House of Representatives. port higher education,” Ring said. lective bargaining agreement. morning in the Senate Ed- ing to Swartos, to help By banning collective bargaining, “Collective bargaining has worked in “That’s what’s best for our tax- ucation Committee. them cover the costs as- SB147 would make the state’s uni- South Dakota.” payers,” Hansen said. “That’s what’s HB1213 would have sociated with attending a versities fl exible and adaptive, ac- Rep. Timothy Johns, R-Lead, said best for our universities.” kept the South Dako- state tournament. Swartos cording to Rep. Jon Hansen, R-Dell he was accustomed to having union The bill was endorsed by the ta High School Activities said the current contract Rapids, who noted that collective members working for the mine in his House on a vote of 47-19. It has al- Association from grant- calls for a payment from bargaining is not allowed at the state town. Workers need someone to rep- ready been approved by the Senate. ing an exclusive contract SDPB of $82,500. The as- universities in Texas, North Carolina, resent them, Johns said. HB1266, a similar bill for banning to broadcast state tourna- sociation also gets a per- Virginia and Georgia. “I don’t see where South Dako- collective bargaining, has been ap- ments and a variety of fi ne centage of the advertising “All those state have world-class ta is going to benefi t,” Johns said of proved by the House and is up for arts performances. That revenue, bringing the val- universities,” Hansen said. passage of SB147. consideration in the Senate. If both contract is currently held ue of the contract to some- Speaking against the bill was Rep. Rep. Hugh Bartels, R-Watertown, bills pass, it’s likely a committee will by South Dakota Public where between $90,000 Ray Ring, D-Vermillion, a retired pro- said it costs the Board of Regents be appointed to work out the differ- Broadcasting. and $100,000. fessor of economics. $285,000 in human resources, ences in the bills so that only one Rep. Spencer Gosch, R- Sen. Jim Bolin, R-Can- would be presented to the governor. Glenham, who works for ton, described the SDHSAA Dakota Radio Group in contract as a “natural mo- Pierre, said the exclusivity nopoly” and likened it to Teen licensing bill motors through House committee in the SDHSAA broadcast- a school that only allows Dana Hess states without a driv- represents the best way to Rep. John Mills, R-Vol- ing contract shuts out a one entity to sell conces- Community News Service ing requirement. The way make sure that young driv- ga, said he was concerned broadcaster who “has been sions at its athletic events. PIERRE — Driver’s li- South Dakota law is cur- ers have the experience about the liability parents covering that team for the Gosch replied that natural censes should be issued to rently written, a 14-year- they need. face by attesting to the entirety of the year.” monopolies may exist, but young people on the basis old could get his instruc- “We know that we need driving performed by their Gosch described his government shouldn’t be of experience rather than tion permit, never drive at to engage them and know child. broadcast tools as a head- allowed to create them. age. That was the argu- all, and still qualify for a li- they are receiving the Van Camp said the pros- set and an iPad on a tri- Gosch noted that SDPB ment put forth by propo- cense at 16. training,” Tieszen said. pect of lawsuits against the pod that he uses to vid- receives funding from fed- nents of SB113 which was “We’re mirroring what Rep. Timothy Goodwin, parents has never come eo the game. That video is eral grants, the state gov- endorsed by the House other states have,” Van R-Rapid City, said high up. “This is a good faith synced with his radio com- ernment and viewers; all Transportation Committee Camp said. school students in the Rap- statement of the parents,” mentary. of it money, in one form or on Tuesday. After the 275 days, a re- id City School District are Van Camp said. Opposing the bill was another, coming from tax- SB113 changes the stan- stricted permit could be not allowed to ride the bus Any liability faced by Dan Swartos, executive di- payers. dards for the instruction issued that allows driv- to school. Goodwin said the parents would be far rector of the SDHSAA, who Sen. V.J. Smith, R- permit from 180 days of ing between 6 a.m. and 10 the bill needs to be broad- outweighed by the savings drew a distinction between Brookings, said public in- driving with parents to 275 p.m. Drivers are also al- er to allow young drivers in the reduction of acci- journalism and broadcast- terest is highest in football, days. At the end of that lowed to drive to and from to take their neighbors to dents and the reduction in ing a game in its entirety. boys’ basketball and girls’ time parents must attest work, church and school. school. insurance claims, accord- “We don’t restrict re- basketball. “After that it that their child has driv- The holder of a restricted “There’s no option ing to Rep. David Ander- porting by the press,” drops like a rock,” Smith en for at least 50 hours. Of permit is limited to hav- here, they have to drive son, R-Hudson. Swartos said, adding that said. Keeping the contract that time, 10 hours have to ing family members as pas- to school,” Goodwin said. The committee ap- members of the press are exclusive would ensure be driven at night and 10 sengers for the fi rst six “This bill really hurts those proved the bill on a vote allowed to report on the that “other activities in the hours have to be driven in months. After that the driv- families.” of 8-4. It now goes to the game, take photos, broad- schools will be exposed.” inclement weather. er can have one passenger “If we open it up com- House fl oor. It has already cast live audio and record Sen. Phil Jensen, R-Rap- Bill Van Camp, a lob- to whom he is not related. pletely, have we helped been approved by the Sen- video to present viewers id City, said that all activi- byist for AAA, said South Dick Tieszen, a lobbyist anyone? Tieszen asked. ate. with highlights or for so- ties are not created equal. Dakota is one of the few for State Farm, said SB113 cial media. Schools may “The cream rises to the video the games as can top and not everybody gets parents in the stands. “We coverage,” Jensen said. allow coverage of every Sen. Troy Heinert, D- Shared parenting bill fails in committee one of our events.” Mission, said SDPB pro- Dana Hess parents.” parent isn’t on unequal the law doesn’t need to be The current contract duces a quality product, Community News Service Currently in society, St. footing in a custody hear- changed. with SDPB includes all noting the high interest in PIERRE — A bill seek- John said, mothers work ing. “The process is already state events sanctioned by a recent heavyweight wres- ing a presumption that par- more and fathers are more “I cannot image be- in place for shared parent- the activities association. tling match. ents would have equal ac- involved in the lives of ing in this situation,” Wild ing,” Siegel said. “Every That includes athletic tour- “If you went anywhere cess to their children in a their children. said of a child being torn case should be decided on naments and fi ne arts per- in this town,” Heinert said, divorce proceeding failed “It’s not really about go- between parents. “They a case-by-case basis.” formances. Swartos said “that match was on.” Thursday in the Senate Ju- ing back and forth, but feel like a visitor in one Sen. Arthur Rusch, R- the exclusivity of the con- HB1213 has already diciary Committee. spending more time with home.” Vermillion, a former circuit tract is what allows the as- been approved by the HB1133 called for a re- both parents,” St. John Speaking in opposition judge, said he made deci- sociation to force cover- House. A motion to pass buttable presumption in fa- said. to the bill was Dianna Mill- sions in hundreds of di- age of all the events, not the bill out of the Sen- vor of joint physical custo- The belief that chil- er, representing the South vorce cases and didn’t be- just the popular ones like ate Education Committee dy, allowing both parents dren of divorce need sta- Dakota Network Against lieve that HB1133 was a basketball tournaments failed on a vote of 3-4. A an equal footing in divorce bility and one place to Family Violence and Sex- step in the right direction. and the football champion- motion to send the bill to proceedings. That pre- call home has been de- ual Assault, who said that “If people want to fi ght, ships. the 41st day, a method for sumption could be rebut- bunked, according to Rep. the legislation puts equal they’re going to fi ght,” “A lot of those other disposing of legislation, ted if one parent failed to Tom Pischke, R-Dell Rap- parenting time ahead of Rusch said. “I don’t see events would not receive was approved on a vote of be interested in caring for ids. HB1133 give children the best interests of the anything in this that’s go- coverage,” Swartos said, if 5-2. the child or was deemed the “presumption of equal child. ing to eliminate the ani- by the court to be unfi t. time with both parents,” “The best advocate for mosity that I’ve seen in di- Rep. Tamara St. John, R- Pischke said. the child is the judge,” vorce cases.” Voters to decide on Sisseton, said passage of Carleen Wild, represent- Miller said. “The toughest Sen. Lance Russell, R- the legislation was needed ing Leading Women for decision a judge makes is Hot Springs, said the bill Shared Parenting, said the the welfare of a child.” was needed as a means for sports betting to “make sure that a child Dana Hess legislation ensures that one April LeBeau, executive fi xing a broken system. has equal access to both Community News Service director of the Missouri “I don’t think the sys- Valley Crisis Center in tem is currently a fair sys- PIERRE — Sports wagering will be on the ballot in Chamberlain, said shared tem,” said Russell, who November after the S.D. House of Representatives gave parenting would lead to noted that HB1133 had Senate Joint Resolution 501 its endorsement. The Senate more fi ghting by parents generated even more email has already approved the resolution. and run contrary to the for legislators than the riot Rep. Timothy Johns, R-Lead, asked his colleagues to best interests of the child. boosting bill. “Our system put aside their personal feelings about gaming and let “I’m against putting ev- is designed to create litiga- voters decided on sports wagering. He noted that a pos- eryone in the same box,” tion and more animosity.” itive vote of the people would not mean the automatic LeBeau said. On a vote of 5-2, the bill start of sports wagering in Deadwood. The Legislature Steven Siegel, represent- was sent to the 41st day of would decide on the rules and timing. ing the South Dakota Trial the Legislature, a tactic for “At least give the voters of South Dakota a chance to Lawyers Association, said killing legislation. weigh in on the question,” Johns said. Rep. Tom Pischke, R-Dell Rapids, said the Grand Falls Casino just across the border in Iowa already offers sports betting. “Literally thousands and thousands of dollars are go- ing to another state,” Pischke said. Rep. John Mills, R-Volga, spoke against the bill, citing the South Dakota constitution’s original intention that the state should not legalize gambling. “Haven’t we seen the damage that gambling does?” Mills asked, questioning the message the Legislature sends to citizens by putting sports wagering on the bal- lot. “We don’t have to tell them this is good for them.” The resolution was approved by the House on a vote of 36-27.  Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Youth Fanning to compete in GeoBee state competition The results are in. The National Geographic So- ciety named Carter Fan- ning, grade 6 at Miller El- ementary School, as one of the semifi nalists eligible to compete in the 2020 Na- tional Geographic GeoBee State Competition. The contest was to be held at Northern State University in Aberdeen, on March 27, 2020, however, due to the coronavirus, the GeoBees scheduled across the na- tion, will be taking the test online. This is the second level of the National Geograph- ic GeoBee competition, Submitted | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 which is now in its 32nd CARTER FANNING, sixth grader at Miller Elementary School, and son year. of Eric Fanning and Cheryl Young, has recently been named as one of To determine each the semifi nalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic school champion, GeoBee GeoBee State Competition in Aberdeen, March 27. Fanning is pictured competitions were held with sixth grade teachers, Hillary Smith and Carrie Schumacher, and in schools throughout fi fth grade teacher, Sandra Sivertsen. the state with students in students becoming school headquarters. The Nation- the fourth through eighth champions. al Champion will receive grades. Fanning, who is School champions also a $25,000 college scholar- the son of Eric Fanning took an online qualifying ship, $1,000 in cash, a life- Submitted | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 and Cheryl Young, won test, which they submit- time membership in the MHS STUDENTS Eric Ames, Kaden Sivertsen, Sydney Jessen and Meghan Poindexter traveled to Brookings the fi rst round of the Na- ted to the National Geo- National Geographic So- for the South Dakota State University Honor Band Festival on February 28-29. In order to be selected for tional Geographic GeoBee graphic Society. Up to 100 ciety and an all-expenses- the festival, students had to submit a recorded audition to the SDSU judges. This year, 150 students from on January 28 to become of the top-scoring students paid Lindblad expedition 40 schools were selected to participate out of an audition pool of over 300 students. Ames, Sivertsen, Jes- a school champion. This in each of the 50 states, the to the Galápagos Islands sen, and Poindexter were placed in the “Festival Band” under the direction of Dr. Keven Kessler of South year, an estimated 2.4 mil- District of Columbia, De- aboard the National Geo- Dakota State University and Sivertsen was placed in the “Honors Wind Ensemble” under the direction of lion students competed partment of Defense De- graphic Endeavour ll. The Dr. Patricia Cornett of Temple University. The students spent approximately 12 hours in rehearsals to pre- in the GeoBee, with 8,661 pendents Schools and second-place fi nisher will pare for the grand fi nale concert on February 29. Pictured (r-l) are: Eric Ames, trombone; Kaden Sivertsen, U.S. territories were invit- receive a $10,000 college tuba; Mr. Collin Otteson, MHS band director; Sydney Jessen, French Horn; Meghan Poindexter, trombone. Scholarships to ed to compete in the State scholarship and $1,000 in GeoBees. cash; the student fi nishing Cottey College As a participant in the in third place will receive a State GeoBee, Fanning will $5,000 college scholarship available to compete for up to $1,000 and $1,000 in cash; and in cash and other priz- seven runners-up will each high school es, and a trip to Washing- receive $1,000 in cash. ton, D.C., to represent their Visit www.natgeobee. women state in the National Cham- org for more information Chapter AK, P.E.O. pionship, May 18-21, 2020, on the National Geograph- (Philanthropic Educational at National Geographic ic GeoBee. Organization) of Miller, of- fers generous scholarships ttitude” from the Hester D. Hagin Bob“Mr. A Scholarship Fund to local women who attend Cottey Prentice Submitted | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 Submitted | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 College as a full-time stu- SBA SENIOR, EJ Big Eagle passes JADE BURMA goes in for his last dunk of his high school career during dent and/or the Summer MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER • CORPORATE TRAINER • BUSINESS & LIFE COACH the ball into the post, last week Sunshine Bible Academy’s fray against North Central in the fi rst round of Leadership Workshop. Want to take your business to a whole new level? during fi rst round action of the Region 2B play, Mon., March 2. SBA won the game, 50-35. Cottey College, locat- Region 2B tournament, when ed in Nevada, MO, offers Need more sales? they defeated North Central, women multiple oppor- 50-35. tunities to earn four-year Need marketing help? Bachelor of Arts and Bach- Need a business plan? elor of Science degrees and two-year associate de- Need customer service training? grees. 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Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 MHS SENIOR Kadye Fernholz surveys the court during the second round of Region 6A play. The MHS SENIOR Abby Ketehut prepares to shoot a Rustlers defeated Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 51-30. They played Lennox in the SoDak16 Monday, Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 free throw last Thursday in the second round of March 9 (after press time). MHS SENIOR VonnaGail Schlechter shoots over a Cheyenne-Eagle Butte region play. player.

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FRESHMAN starter Tyra Gates, at left, shoots for two versus Cheyenne-Eagle Butte on Thursday, March 5. Jaimi Lammers | The Miller Press | March 4, 2020 MHS SENIORS too cool for school are Josh Lesnar, left, and Rose McGeorge. MHS SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

The countdown to Miller High School This week we highlight Josh Lesnar, son of graduation, which will be Sun., May 17, 2020 Tawhn Zubke, and Rose McGeorge, daughter at 2 p.m., has begun. The following is a fun of Justin and Tonia McGeorge. inside look at our graduating seniors.

What is your favorite stopping them. class and why? What kind of music is on Describe your senior year Josh: Lunch. your phone? in three words: Rose: Band because I Josh: Just about every- Josh: We had home- get to make music. thing. work? Tell us about your fi rst Rose: My phone is inca- Rose: Fun-fi lled, amus- day of high school: pable of music and videos. ing, steady. Josh: Honestly thought I It is a fl ip phone. What advice do you have was going to die. What is your biggest fear? for underclassmen? Rose: Completely con- Josh: I have no fear. Josh: Study. fusing. Rose: Death by demons. Rose: Don’t start drugs What is your best and nicotine. Rumors are If you had an unlimited Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | March 11, 2020 memory of high school: source of money, how sinful. Josh: State Volleyball. would you spend it? Where do you see yourself MHS JUNIOR Macie Werdel drives in 10 years? Rose: Listening to my Josh: Wisely. down the court during game 2 of class speak their piece of Rose: Josh: Married, with two kids. Region 6A play in Miller. The Lady Pay off bill is Rose: Sports mind without a teacher number one. Successful, lively, Rustlers defeated the Cheyenne- SCORE BOARD clean, prosperous. Eagle Butte Braves 51-30. Rustler Basketball Miller at Mobridge-Pollock Boys’ Varsity Tyler Schumacher 17 Round 1 Region 6A Score: 47-73 Trevor Werdel 9 March 3, 2020 Scoring Kaden Danburg 4 This pretty baby Spencer Fernholz 17

is turning Miller vs. Stanley County VonnaGail Schlecter 13 Free throws attempted/made Round 1 Region 6A Abby Ketelhut 6 VonnaGail Schlecter 3/2 March 2, 2020 Macie Werdel 5 Kadye Fernholz 1/1 Girls’ Varsity Tyra Gates 4 Tyra Gates 2/2 Score: 48-19 Taya Pawlowski 2 Jaden Werdel 1/0 Scoring Ally Mullaney 2 Jenna Fulton 1/0 Kadye Fernholz 16

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