SINGLE COPY $1.25 tax included he iller ress USPS 349-720T Vol. 138 No. 27 www.themillerpress.comM [email protected] Miller, Hand County,P SD 57362 Wednesday, March 4, 20202020 No election April 14 There will be no election on April 14, since there was only one petition fi led for each open position on the Miller School Board, the Miller City Council , and the St. Lawrence Board of Trustees. Three petitions were fi led with the business manager, Sara Gates, at the Miller School, as of last Friday’s deadline. According to Gates, Robert Mullaney and Rob Yost will retain their posi- tions, while Vance Caffee will oc- cupy the seat vacated by Bryan Breitling. According to Deputy Finance Offi cer Cindy Deuter, the only three petitions fi ling for the City Submitted | The Miller Press | March 4, 2020 of Miller, were the three whose MORE THAN 30 CITIZENS met with District 23 and District 24 legislators at the Legislative Cracker Barrel sponsored by On Hand Development on Sat., March 29 at noon. Items of terms were expiring, Bob Steers, discussion included Senate Bill 157, which would revise certain provisions regarding the county zoning and appeals process; the State Budget, Redistricting; House Bill 1262, SuAnne Meyer and Anthony which revises provisions regarding electric service in annexed areas; video lottery; and House Bill 1175, an act to defi ne dyslexia for the purposes of special education and related Rangel, so they will be staying services, and immunization. Pictured (l-r) are District 24 Representative Mary Duvall, and Senator John Lake, Representative Spencer Gosch and Representative JD Wangsness, all on the board. representatives of District 23, and District 24 Representative Tim Rounds. Deuter also reported that Dean Kolda was the only one who turned in a petition for the Disaster simulation St. Lawrence position, which means he will retain his position discussed by LEPC as well. members Jan Kittelson The Hand County Local Emer- Still time to gency Planning Committee meet- ing was called to order by vice circulate petitions president Doug DeBoer at 12 for county, state noon on Wed., February 19. Hand County Emergency government Manager Arlen Gortmaker re- ported fuel tank back up reserves Vicki L. Prentice have been secured. If you are planning to run Gortmaker reported on sand- for public offi ce, here are sev- bag numbers to begin the spring eral dates and details to keep in thaw. He reported last year mind. 14,000 small sandbags and 100 County positions large sandbags were used to pro- At the county level, two four- tect properties in Hand County. year commissioner’s seats will Gortmaker discussed the prop- be open– one in District 2, cur- er fi lling of sandbags and train- rently held by Jim Jones, elected ing that will be necessary for in 2016. The other is in District those fi lling the sandbags. A 4, currently held by Jim Eschen- sandbag loader was discussed baum, who was appointed earli- but it was determined that would er this year to the Hand County not be appropriate at this time. Jan Kittelson | The Miller Press | March 4, 2020 Board of Commissioners. Road closed signs were dis- KATIE OTTESON (seated) took on the role of an unemployed dad to a pregnant teen, played by Cassie Beckett, during a poverty simu- Other Hand County positions, cussed for fl ooded roads this lation at the Miller School teacher in-service January 3. The two are talking to Doug DeBoer, posing as the administrator of the Com- which are also for four years, year. Hand County Highway Su- munity Action Agency. are: perintendent Jeff Hargens stat- Poverty Simulation Installment Four: • States Attorney, held by El- ed more signs and barricades ton Anson will need to be purchased. These • County Coroner’s, held by must be type III barricades. They Dad’s unemployment aff ects his entire family Stephan Schroeder discussed the use of hay bales as • County Treasurer, held by barricades and concluded they Vicki L. Prentice all times, because you never know exactly what Sheri Koeck were unacceptable due to liabil- This is the fourth part of a series to draw atten- others are going through, physically or mentally. Available resources • County Sheriff, held by ity issues. tion to the many struggles faced by people living in Shane Croeni Last year, several drivers in poverty, along with possible resources available to Since many available resources applicable to For candidates running with a the county drove around barri- help them. The simulated family was one of many the above scenario have been discussed in previ- party affi liation for any of these cades or took barricades down; scenarios “lived out” during the January 3 poverty ous installments, we will focus on resources for offi ces, a petition containing the this was discussed at length. simulation conducted at the Miller School as part of the pregnant teenager and younger kids skipping required number of signatures Sheriff Croeni discussed one in- their teacher in-service. school. We will also take a look at what Helping of registered voters must be fi led cident where a semi driver was Setting the scene Hands has to offer. in the offi ce of the Hand County ticketed for moving barricades. Miller educational assistant, Katie Otteson, and According to Jr./Sr. High School Principal Steve Auditor, on or before 5 p.m. on Several fi nes are applicable to Courtney Clarke, 3-8 teacher at Millerdale played Schumacher, there are options for the pregnant March 31, 2020. these situations, the least of the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Chan, during a poverty student who wishes to graduate from high school. which would be a failure to com- simulation hosted by the Miller School System, as She would be welcome to continue her schooling Public offi ce, 3 ply with road control, which is part of their teacher in-service on January 3. in the usual manner if that works for her situation. $122 fi ne. Removal of barricade The children of the simulated family were Homeschooling is an option to all students, and and then not replacing the bar- Cassie Beckett, K-2 teacher at Millerdale, who online coursework could be considered based on ricade resulting in an injury or posed as the Chan’s teenage daughter; Millerdale the individual’s unique needs. There are also high an accident with another driver educational assistant, Darcy Noack, who took on schools that are completely online, such as the Inside: could be a negligent situation. the role of a ten-year-old; and Amber Saienga, Wessington Springs cyberschool that could be an Top Stories 2 The railcar safety program who played the eight-year-old son. option. Though Mr. Chan, has a degree in computer sci- “A free appropriate public education must be Public Notices 9 was very well attended, reported Gortmaker. ence, he is currently unemployed and does not available to all children residing in the State be- Classifi eds 10-11 The planning meeting for the qualify for unemployment. As hard as he tried, Mr. tween the ages of 3 and 21, without regard to their Sports & Youth 14 simulation was held. Another Chan could not fi nd employment. parental status,” said Schumacher. mass shooting at the high school The “family” was encountering other frustra- School Counselor Courtney Van Zee said school has been planned for May 9 at tions that included car breakdowns, falling behind counseling available is brief and solution focused 9 a.m. A walk-through was dis- in paying the bills and kids skipping school to help in nature. Inserts: cussed to help all agencies in- pay the bills. “I would offer information, resources and con- As if that wasn’t enough, the teenage daughter fi dentiality to any student who wanted to discuss Kessler’s Hometown Grocer volved in the simulation to fa- miliarize themselves with the was pregnant and the youngest child was expelled a pregnancy, she said. “If the student needed long surroundings. from school. term therapy or additional resources, I would refer Extensive discussion was held Saienga said she found the simulation to be a them to the appropriate agency.” Weather on setting preset messages for very enlightening experience, and showed her how Regarding the younger children skipping school, many different scenarios, such as illness or loss of Schumacher assured the school would make every Date High Low Precip. the AlertSense, using a template. Extensive discussion was held on a job, can affect families. attempt to fi nd out the situation and circumstance Feb. 24 35 18 1” snow; who should be involved with the “Many times my patients are faced with un- of any child missing school and communicate with .02” moist. group text AlertSense, school, expected accidents or illnesses which is a fi nan- them to fi gure out how they can help. Feb. 25 27 13 city, hospital, county, etc. Dis- cial strain for their family,” said Saienga, who as “Unexcused absences are only used after all at- tempts to communicate with the student and par- Feb. 26 24 14 cussion was also held on which a physical therapist also provides therapy services radio bands to be using during to the Miller School District. “The situations pre- ent have been exhausted,” he said. Feb. 27 35 18 1” snow; Hand County Community Health (HCCH) these incidents of emergencies. sented show how children are also affected by fi - ad- .05” moist. Hand County Auditor Doug nancial stress to families, and children often times ministers the WIC (Women, Infants, and Chil- Feb. 28 41 23 DeBoer stated he would begin an have behavior problems, both at home and at dren) program, which offers assistance to preg- Feb. 29 44 25 school.” nant teens, as well as the baby, once it is born. The poverty simulation was a good reminder Mar. 1 39 22 LEPC, 3 Poverty simulation, 3 for this group to treat people with compassion at Top Stories www.themillerpress.com • Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Staying informed Legislative Highlights
Rep. James D. Wangsness on the Coronavirus ounty zoning is an is- Rep. Dusty Johnson the restroom – but hopeful- Csue that is attract- If you’ve turned on the ly that was a given. ing some attention this news in the last month or While the president was session. Governor Noem so you’ve probably heard quick to act on specifi c brought in a bill to im- this word over and over: travel restrictions and ear- prove the zoning process; Coronavirus, offi cially ly containment, Congress however, it is being met known as COVID-19. is still working on a fi nal with controversy because This week, the presi- funding number to prepare of fears of losing local con- dent addressed the na- for an outbreak. The presi- trol. Business and industry tion regarding the U.S. re- dent has asked for $2.5 bil- groups, as well as the As- sponse to the outbreak. lion, Democrat leadership sociation of County Com- So far, offi cials have deter- is asking for $8.5 billion, missioners support the bill, mined more than 80,000 and Republican leader- SB 157, but what does it cases globally – the major- ship is deliberating a num- do? ity of them in China. ber somewhere in-between State law sets out the There’s a lot of informa- the two. basic purpose of planning tion fl ying around because As Coronavirus impacts and zoning. Title 11 of our this illness is so unknown fi nancial markets, indi- codifi ed laws gives each and spreading rapidly. Un- viduals, and countries – county commission and fortunately, the Center for stay vigilant. Cybercrimi- city commission the au- Disease Control (CDC) has nals have begun exploiting thority to develop compre- said it’s not a matter of unsuspecting individuals hensive zoning plans and if – but when – Coronavi- with phishing emails. If regulations to govern de- rus will increase in preva- you get an email with in- velopment of the territory lence in the U.S. formation about the coro- under its jurisdiction. Cur- In the meantime, it’s navirus and it didn’t come rently, about two-thirds of important to make sure from a .gov address – South Dakota counties use you’re staying prepared don’t open it. Scammers some form of zoning. and informed by accurate are attempting to steal The purpose of coun- sources. For now, the main email login information ty zoning is to protect and Submitted | The Miller Press | March 4, 2020 point experts are driv- and request donations for guide the “physical, so- MILLER VOLLEYBALL SENIORS were honored last week for their successful careers by Representatives Spencer ing home is: do not pan- a cure. The CDC does not cial, economic, and envi- Gosch and JD Wangness at the State Capitol. Pictured (r-l) are VonnaGail Schlechter, Rep. JD Wangsness, Tori ic. Currently, the U.S. only solicit donations. ronmental development of Van Zee, Rachel Joy, Spencer Gosch, Madison Wetz, Rachel Oligmueller and Kadye Fernholz. has a small number of Outbreaks often cause the county, to protect the means that citizens resid- the county. The language ect developers and county known cases of the Coro- panic – understandably tax base, to encourage a ing in a county or munic- in SB 157 is based on SD commissions a process for navirus – most of these so – but the best course distribution of population ipality have the ultimate Supreme Court decisions making a decision based folks have recovered and of action is to be pre- or mode of land utilization voice in directing the land that describe an affected on facts, hearing any ap- no deaths have been re- pared and be proactive. that will facilitate the eco- uses in their county or mu- party. peals in a timely fashion, ported. Most importantly, be wary nomical and adequate pro- nicipality. The second is to clarify and allowing good projects The CDC is working of bad information. Sani- visions of transportation, Concerns that SB 157 that if a project meets all to move forward without around the clock to com- tize your surroundings and roads, water supply, drain- will lead to loss of local the criteria set out in the undue interference. bat this illness and you wash your hands. Estab- age, sanitation, education, control are unfounded. zoning ordinance, it should All of this depends on a can visit www.cdc.gov/ lish an “in case of emer- recreation, or other pub- Nothing in this bill tells a be allowed to proceed. county having a good zon- coronavirus/2019-ncov for gency plan” with your lic requirements, to lessen county what type of land This supports the need for ing ordinance that protects the most up-to-date infor- family. And if you’re able, governmental expenditure, use it can regulate or how counties to have good zon- the health and welfare of mation and best practices. go to the doctor if you’re and to conserve and devel- that land use is to be reg- ing ordinances in place, its citizens, yet provides a While the U.S. looks for a experiencing fl u-like symp- op natural resources.” ulated. and then to follow the or- clear path forward for proj- vaccine, the CDC has rec- toms (fever, cough, short- Before adopting a zon- The Governor’s bill does dinance. ects that will benefi t the ommended the following ness of breath). Accord- ing plan and associated three main things to im- The third is to give proj- county and state. best practices: ing to the CDC, symptoms regulations, there must be prove the zoning process. - Avoid close contact may appear in as few as 2 a public hearing, giving The fi rst is to require with people who are sick. days or as long as 14 days citizens an opportunity to any person appealing a - Cover your cough or after exposure. weigh in on the proposed zoning decision to have a sneeze with a tissue and The U.S. is undergo- plan. In addition, plans are direct interest in the out- Fast facts on zoning immediately throw the tis- ing extensive preparation subject to referendum, giv- come of the decision. This Rep. JD Wangsness sue away. efforts, but the American ing citizens an opportuni- is to prevent costly and Basic zoning requirements: - Clean and disinfect fre- people have a responsibil- ty to vote on the plan be- lengthy appeals from peo- State law allows counties to establish land use re- quently touched objects ity to dust off their emer- fore it is adopted. This ple who don’t even live in strictions through adoption of a county zoning ordi- and surface areas. gency preparedness plans nance. The planning work meetings, where the zon- - Wash your hands of- and work together to com- ing ordinance is drafted, are open to the public. A ten with soap and water bat Coronavirus in the best Spencer Gosch fi nal weeks of session, I county commission must publish notice and hold at for a minimum of 20 sec- way possible. e successfully com- look back at the work we least one public hearing on the proposed plan before onds, especially after using Wpleted crossover have accomplished so far it can be adopted. After the public hearing, there are week in the SD Legisla- to better the lives of South two required readings and a publication of a notice BRING YOUR ture this week. Crossover Dakotans. Passing legisla- of adoption before the ordinance becomes effective. week refers to the dead- tion that will pave the way Following adoption of a zoning ordinance, it can line for the house to send for a better business envi- be referred to a vote of the qualifi ed voters in the ‘A’ GAME all bills through committee, ronment, ensuring a bal- county if a petition is signed by fi ve percent of the past the fl oor and over to anced budget, protecting registered voters in the county, based upon the total the senate. With all house rights, and keeping South number of registered voters at the last preceding gen- ALL AGES WORKSHOP bills over to the senate, the Dakota the great state that eral election. Amendments to the zoning ordinance house will be looking at it is. are subject to the same public hearing process. the bills passed by the sen- We had a couple of Zoning Districts: FREE FREE ate. schools that came to the 11-2-14 allows county commissioners to divide the ADMISSION LUNCH While the deadlines Capitol this week to study county into zoning districts specifying which general place a time restriction on the process. Among those uses are permitted by right within the district. Exam- the bills, it does not stop schools, Miller was in at- ples include agricultural, commercial, industrial, resi- us from taking a close look tendance and it was great dential, etc. WHEN FREE at all legislation and work- to see everyone. We used Permitted Uses: March 12, 2020 DAYCARE ing for the benefi t of South that opportunity to honor Land uses that are allowable by right may require Dakota. the senior girls on the Vol- the property owner to obtain a permit by fi ling an ap- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All three of the bills that leyball team for their suc- plication with the county. The land use must meet I introduced and were vot- cessful careers through a all setback requirements and other specifi cations set ed on by the body pro- legislative commemoration out in the county zoning ordinance. The landowner WHERE gressed through the house that we presented to them makes an application and receives a permit as an ad- Miller Community Center Meeting Room this session. One provides in the rotunda during ses- ministrative action. for the affi rmative defense sion. Examples: building permit for single family resi- 526 N. Broadway of pregnant women us- Follow along with my dence, accessory farm buildings, shelterbelts, small ing drugs for the benefi t legislative progress by fol- livestock feeding operations. www.MillerSD.org of both mother and child, lowing my Facebook page. Conditional uses: Topics include: another creates a study to To keep an eye on the re- 11-2-17.4 defi nes a conditional use as any use that, evaluate the accuracy of mainder of the 2020 leg- Attitude • Attendance • Registration required owing to certain special characteristics attendant to on or before March 10 grain quality testers (mois- islative session, check its operation, may be permitted in a zoning district Appearance • Ambition tures, test weights, etc.), out the Legislative Re- Call Kecia or Megan: subject to the evaluation and approval by the approv- • Acceptance • Apprecia- and another that allows for search Council website ing authority specifi ed by the county commission. Ation • Accountability 605-853-3098 more broadcasting rights of and Facebook pages. I al- A conditional use is subject to requirements that are South Dakota high school ways love to hear from you different from the requirements imposed for any use activities. so feel free to reach out permitted by right in the zoning district. I am also the prime with any questions, com- Conditional uses are considered “generally com- sponsor of a senate bill ments or concerns. You patible” with other land uses in the zoning district if that will look at the re- can reach me at spencer. certain conditions are met. SDCL 11-2-57 requires a quirements to carry a pis- [email protected] or public notice and at least one public hearing before tol for minors. I remain give me a call on my cell the conditional use permit can be issued. Usually, in- committed to protecting at (605) 230-0313. It is an formation from the public hearing is used to attach the rights of South Dakota honor working for district additional conditions to a proposed conditional use citizens and will be work- 23 and I look forward to permit to enhance its compatibility. ing diligently to promote the continued opportunity Examples include large CAFOs, wind farms, grav- those rights. to work for the people of el pits, airports, golf courses, private campgrounds, As we close in on the South Dakota. shooting ranges, solar farms, and cell towers Permitted Special Use / Special Permitted Use: 11-2-17.5 gives county commissions authority to certify special permitted uses. These are basically a “permitted use” with special requirements. Proposed projects that meet all the criteria set out in the zon- ing ordinance are approved as a matter of adminis- trative action. Examples of special permitted uses within an ag- ricultural zone include bed and breakfast establish- ments, greenhouses/nurseries, single-family resi- dences on lots that do not meet minimum lot area requirement, signs, or certain new or expanded small animal feeding operations. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Poverty simulation, continued from page 1 Donated blankets and passionate, confi dential infant clothing available services at no charge to the Business cooperation Income determines eligibil- is also available through client, pregnancy testing, Kecia Beranek ity for the program, which HCCH. peer counseling and sup- I was on a business vis- provides benefi ts to pur- The HCCH offi ce at port, pre-natal, labor and it the other day and I heard chase certain foods to sup- 318 W. 5th St. in Miller is delivery education, adop- the best quote, “When plement a participant’s open Tuesday and Thurs- tion planning information their business is busy, my diet with specifi c nutrients, day from 8 a.m.-noon and and parenting education. business is busy.” How such as iron-fortifi ed cere- 1-5 p.m. Call 853-2147 to They can help with mater- true is that. Take a moment al, fruits, vegetables, juice, schedule an appointment. nity and baby clothes and On Hand Development leave some businesses at to let it soak in. eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, Members of the Hand other baby items, too. is excited about the idea a loss. Why are some business peanut butter, etc. County Right to Life Both Hand County Right of business cooperation. Small businesses in people so focused on com- WIC benefi ts include (HCRTL) are willing to do to Life and Plus One Guid- One idea On Hand Devel- Hand County that are peting against other busi- nutrition and breastfeeding what ever they can to help ance Center have Facebook opment is talking about is challenged with market- nesses? Some people seem counseling. a pregnant teen. Accord- pages; also visit www.plu- banding together on mar- ing could band together, more interested in compe- “We encourage breast- ing to Sharon Stewart, sev- sonehuron.org. For infor- keting. One of my fi nd- work together on keeping tition than working togeth- feeding, and have breast eral local churches are in- mation about either or- ings on my business vis- up to date on new market- er for our common goals. pumps available so moms volved in the organization, ganization, you may call its is that Hand County ing techniques, and benefi t What if we ALL worked to- can continue breastfeed- which also works in con- 853-3925. businesses have diffi culty from combined resources gether? ing when they go back to junction with the Plus One Helping Hands, is a in marketing themselves. to generate bigger results Could you imagine the school or work,” Simons Guidance Center (POGC) non-profi t thrift/consign- Competing locally, nation- than they could alone. possibilities for our area? said. She also noted that in Huron. ment store and food pan- ally and online is challeng- If business coopera- More options, better pric- pregnant moms can come “Our main focus is ed- try, located at 217 N. ing. Several people men- tion is something that you es, better marketing, more in for monthly prenatal as- ucation, but if you let us Broadway, Miller, is open tioned the diffi culty of are passionate about, give people, more jobs, team- sessments to go along with know there is a need, we Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- keeping up with changes me a call today and let’s work, less negativity. How their obstetric appoint- will move heaven and 4 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-5 in marketing. The fast rate get working on it… TO- would this cooperation “None of us is as ments. earth to help,” asserted p.m., and Saturday from 10 of change of online mar- GETHER. work? Who is going to lead smart as all of us.” According to Renae Si- Stewart. “One way we can a.m.-2 p.m. Food on their keting and diffi culties in – Ken the effort? mons, public health nurse, help is with transportation well-stocked shelves and reaching customers today Blanchard HCCH offers safe sleep ed- to and from appointments deep freeze are available at ucation so teach mothers at POGC or the doctor.” no cost to families in need techniques to reduce the The mission of POGC in Miller and surrounding risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant is to assist women fac- area. Clothing is also avail- Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Death Syndrome). Pack n ing unplanned pregnancies able to anyone for a do- Play cribs are available are in making the healthiest nation of any amount. For Miller hospital one of fi ve Avera facilities for clients who don’t have choices possible for them- more information, call 605- a safe sleep environment selves and their unborn 893-0157. in top 100 critical access hospitals for their baby. children. Their offer com- SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– facilities that are so im- market-value and fi nance- Avera Hand County Me- portant to their commu- based categories. Hospi- Public offi ce, morial Hospital, Miller, is nities.” tals recognized as a Top continued from page 1 tion ballot, to determine April 17, 2020. https://sd- one of fi ve Avera hospi- This annual award 100 facility had one of the which candidate will rep- sos.gov/elections-voting/ tals listed among the Top honoring rural hospi- 100 highest overall scores State positions resent their party on the voting/absentee-voting. 100 Critical Access Hospi- tal performance is deter- among all Critical Access The following nomina- November 3, 2020 general aspx tals in the United States. mined by the results of Hospitals nationally. tions are made in the party election ballot. To vote in the Novem- The Chartis Center for iVantage Health Analytics’ The INDEX eight pil- primary elections on June For those planning to ber 3 general election, vot- Rural Health evaluates Hospital Strength INDEX®, lars of hospital strength 2, 2020: run as an independent can- er registration deadline is hospitals nationwide. In which is celebrating its include: • U.S. Senator for a six- didate in the general elec- October 19, 2020. Absen- addition to Miller’s hospi- 10th anniversary in 2020. • Inpatient Share Rank- year term tion for any county or state tee voting for the general tal, Milbank Area Hospi- “At Avera Hand Coun- ing • U.S. Representative for offi ce, the fi ling deadline election begins September tal Avera, Milbank, Avera ty Memorial Hospital, • Outpatient Share Rank- a two-year term for fi ling is April 28, 2020, 18, 2020. Merrill Pioneer Hospi- our focus is to take care ing • State Representatives at 5 p.m. tal Rock Rapids, IA, Floyd of our patients and com- • Cost (2), each for a two-year Voter registration Valley Healthcare, Le munity,” said Bryan Bre- • Charge term Only registered South LEPC, Mars, IA, and Pipestone itling, administrator. “We • Quality • State Senator for a Dakota voters may sign a continued from page 1 County Medical Center strive to create the best • Outcomes two-year term petition. If you want to reg- outline for a written plan, Avera, Pipestone, MN, environment and culture • Patient Perspectives • Public Utilities Com- ister to vote in South Dako- step-by-step, as to the pro- were also named to the that makes our patients • Financial Stability missioner for a six-year ta, change your registration cedures for the simulation. list. feel most comfortable. The hospitals that are term name or address, change An alert will also be sent “In a profession where I am so grateful for our named to this list are top Candidates running your party affi liation or to parents to inform of the change is constant, earn- team of care givers. This performers in manag- with a party affi liation for cancel your voter registra- simulation taking place. ing this distinction dem- award is a tribute to their ing risk, achieving high- any state offi ce must fi le a tion, visit the Hand Coun- A reunifi cation proce- onstrates how these Avera commitment.” er quality, securing bet- petition containing the re- ty Auditor’s Offi ce at the dure was also discussed, in facilities lead with pro- Based entirely on pub- ter outcomes, increasing quired number of signa- Hand County Courthouse. the event of an incident oc- fessionalism, treat each licly available data, the patient satisfaction and tures of registered voters Voter registration forms are curing at the school. Sever- patient with compas- INDEX is the industry’s operating at a lower cost in the offi ce of the Secre- also available at hand.sd- al different scenarios were sion and deliver the best most comprehensive and than their peers, accord- tary of State, State Capitol counties.org/auditor. discussed and will be con- poss ible care,” said Curt objective assessment ing to the report. Building, Piere, SD 57501, If you want to vote in tinued at the next meeting. Hohman, Avera Senior of rural hospital perfor- Learn more at Char- on or before 5 p.m. on the June 2 primary elec- There will be a tabletop in- Vice President for Man- mance. Utilizing 50 inde- tisrural.com, or see the March 31, 2020. tion, you must be regis- cident planning March 18 aged Facilities. “Critical pendent indicators, the list of Top 100 Critical Ac- Two or more petitions tered to vote by May 18, and the next LEPC meeting access hospitals are vital. INDEX assesses perfor- cess Hospitals at ivantage- fi led for the same position 2020. is Tues., April 2 at noon. We’re proud of the teams mance across eight pillars index.com/top-perform- will result in those names Absentee voting in the All interested citizens are that staff these excellent of performance that span ing-hospitals. included on the ballot of primary election begins invited to attend. their party’s primary elec- HAND COUNTY The Miller Press HAPPENINGS 605-853-3575
Community Events Wheels & Meals Miller School Lunch Rustler Events Wed. Exercise group, Friendship Center, 9:30 a.m. Swiss steak with tomato & Breakfast: Waffl es, cereal & toast, fruit juice & fruit JH Boys’ BB practice, elementary gym, 4 p.m. 04 Network Against Violence hours, Courthouse, onions, seasoned noodles, choice Church Night 8 a.m.-5 p.m. asparagus, apple slices Lunch: Baked fries Choices: pork carnita sandwich Helping Hands, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or Italian meatball sub or ham & cheese sub Thurs. Helping Hands, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Sloppy Joe on bun, potato Breakfast: Sausage pancake stick, cereal & toast, Health Screenings for Junior High 05 Hand County 4-H offi ce hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. wedges, cheesy green beans, fruit juice & fruit choice JH Boys’ BB practice, elementary gym, 4 p.m. peach cobbler Lunch: Sidekicks frozen juice cup Choices: Fajita chicken wrap or hot dog on bun or chicken Alfredo fl atbread Fri. Exercise group, Friendship Center, 9:30 a.m. Macaroni & cheese, glazed Breakfast: Breakfast taco, cereal & toast, fruit juice End of 3rd Quarter 06 Helping Hands, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. carrots, fresh fruit, wheat bread & fruit choice FFA CDE @ Redfi eld & butter Lunch: Green beans, carnival cookie Choices: Mac ‘n JH Boys’ BB practice, elementary gym, 4 p.m. cheese or chicken nuggets or cold cut sub Daylight Saving Time Begins Sat., Mar. 7 - Youth AAU District Wrestling Tournament, WEEKEND NO EVENTS SCHEDULED Armory
Mon. Exercise group, Friendship Center, 9:30 a.m. Chicken Alfredo, garlic bread, Breakfast: Breakfast round, cereal & toast, fruit Start of 4th Quarter 09 TOPS, Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m. tossed salad, pears juice & fruit choice Student Co-Ed Volleyball, Armory, 7 p.m.. Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-anon/Alateen, Lunch: Green beans Choices: Italian pasta bake w/ Courthouse, 8 p.m. breadstick or cheeseburger or turkey & cheese sub Helping Hands, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. MARCH TOPS, Methodist Church, 9 a.m. Roast turkey, mashed potatoes Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal & toast, fruit Youth Volleyball, elementary gym, 6:30 p.m. 10 Helping Hands, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. & gravy, corn, green bean juice & fruit choice JO Volleyball, Armory, 6:30 p.m. Hand County 4-H offi ce hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. casserole, cranberry sauce, Lunch: Baked beans Choices: Grilled ham & cheese Rolls/Coff ee, Friendship Center, 8:30-10 a.m. fresh fruit or crispy chicken sandwich or stuff ed crust cheese pizza Wed. Exercise group, Friendship Center, 9:30 a.m. Baked ham, au gratin rice, Breakfast: Cheesy eggs, cereal & toast, fruit juice & Music Parents meeting, band room, 5:30 p.m. 11 Network Against Violence hours, Courthouse, roasted vegetables, pineapple, fruit choice Church Night 8 a.m.-5 p.m. red velvet cake, wheat bread Lunch: Peas Choices: Chicken & noodles w/dinner Helping Hands, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & butter roll or corn dog or ham & cheese sub Editorials & Opinions www.themillerpress.com • Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Misuse of executive session rebuff s public’s right to know Kristi Hine, Wessington Springs True Dakotan to South Dakota’s Open Meetings Law, ee. The term “employee” does not include vested in protecting the public’s right to While there has been much discussion “South Dakota’s Open Meetings Law em- any independent contractors. know, I implore our elected offi cials to about transparency from City of Wess- bodies the principle that the public is en- Discussing personnel policy issues take a close look at the business at hand ington Springs leadership, a red fl ag was titled to the greatest possible information stretches the personnel excuse for execu- before ousting the public from public raised at last week’s city council meeting about public affairs and is intended to en- tive sessions — and cloaks the discussion meetings. when it came to the use of executive ses- courage public participation in govern- in a veil of secrecy where instead a bright Executive session is at times a necessi- sion to discuss policy issues. ment.” light should shine. ty, but it shouldn’t be a habit. During the special meeting held Executive sessions for personnel rea- I, along with many Jerauld County res- Kristi Hine is editor and publisher of Wednesday, February 19, it became clear sons appear on most of the city’s meeting idents, appreciate the dedication of our the Wessington Springs True Dakotan. through dialogue between the mayor and agendas. But according to SDCL 1-25-2, local elected offi cials and board members. This “Letter from the Editor” column was council that the personnel policy was dis- when it comes to personnel, executive or They are charged with making tough de- published in the Feb. 26 edition of the cussed at the previous meeting, but not closed meetings may be held for the sole cisions on our behalf and often lose True Dakotan. during the open portion of the meeting. It purpose of: Discussing the qualifi cations, friends, and even business, was discussed during executive session. competence, performance, character or in the process. According to CONDUCTING THE PUB- fi tness of any public offi cer or employee As a member of the LIC’S BUSINESS IN PUBLIC: A guide or prospective public offi cer or employ- public and a journalist in- Hurrah for the
From the fi les of The Miller Press RETROSPECT Yellow and Blue
March 3, 1910 March 5, 1970 Moe Donlin, Joe Carr, Ron I recently received the The Commercial Club The Board of Education, Grogan, Robin Testerman winter issue of “State,” the has received a request for Miller Independent District and and Doug Moncur. alumni publication from R.A.M. a meeting with C.A. Mc- No. 4, met in special ses- Members of the fresh- South Dakota State Univer- Gee of Pittsburg, and elec- sion last Thursday, for the man class play, “Good-bye sity. ’ifi cations tric line promoter, who purpose of hiring school to the Clown,” on March chased by John Luce, Get- I always glance through has undertaken a line from administrations. The fi rst 11, are Barb Melber, Janet tysburg from Dick Frank, it, but quite frankly I sel- Ruth A. Moller Sioux City to Miller, via vote of the board, which Reimann, Jade Yost, Paul effective March 1. Chad dom recognize a name. I Wessington Springs. is an interim board com- Lewis and Tammi Hutm- Rembold, a licensed funer- do, however, like to read losses and sorrows, and I Dr. Schroeder, from posed of the former board acher. al director, will be the full- articles about what’s going treasure our long-standing Pierre hospital, has locat- of education and clerks of David Fremark, MHS se- time manager at the Reck on in a variety of areas. friendship. ed in Ree Heights, and has the school districts, which nior, has signed a letter of Funeral Home. When I entered college Over the years I worked his offi ce in Mr. Summers’ have been annexed to Mill- intent to attend South Da- After six deserving, yet lo, those many years ago, for three newspapers (in- land offi ce. This town has er, followed a motion that kota State University at futile attempts to make it I felt out of my league. I cluding The Miller Press), long needed a resident Supt. R.H. Murray not be Brookings and participate to the State Tournament, graduated from Wessington and I especially liked work- physician, for while we offered a contract for the in the Jackrabbit football the jinx for the Miller vol- High School, one of a class ing for college publica- have great confi dence in 1970-71, with fi ve rea- program this fall. He has leyball team was fi nal- of 11, so seeing many stu- tions departments, one at Highmore and Miller doc- sons listed. The total vote been offered a full schol- ly broken when Miller de- dents wandering all over the University of Minneso- tors, they are too far away was 12 yes and 6 no. (The arship. feat Wagner for the Region the college campus was ta-Crookston, and the oth- in the winter time. Press took a stand against March 5, 1990 5A championship last Sat- impressive, and a bit intim- er at South Dakota School The new state capitol the action, under the head- The Miller Rustlers are urday evening. Miller is idating. of Mines and Technology. building at Pierre is near- ing, “Fictitious Charges bound for the State A with seeded at #2 at the State I majored in journalism, In all those positions I had ly enough completed to al- Leveled at Supt. Murray). their Region 5 win over the Volleyball Meet to be held and I was greeted warm- the opportunity to learn, March 9-11 in Rapid City. ly by many of the return- low the work of moving The dogs have had their Aberdeen Roncalli Cava- March 3, 2010 to experience, and to write to begin. The records and day, but now the vaca- liers in Huron last Tuesday ing students. I always felt my heart out…which is books have been moved to tion is over. A notice from night. Gov. Mike Rounds has “at home” there, and made what journalism should al- the new quarters and the the Chief of Police informs Chad Forman and requested two Presidential friends with many of the ways be about. offi cers will follow in a few dog owners that dogs must Duane Simmons were the Disaster Declarations to journalism majors. I give SDSU credit for days. be licensed and kept on a only Miller Rustlers to help South Dakota recover Dormitory life was also the education I received, March 3, 1960 leash, according to city or- place at the State Wrestling from a Christmas blizzard an “experience,” and for and the excellent, colorful It was almost neces- dinance. Any dogs running Tournament held February and a January ice storm. the most part I enjoyed it, professors who provided it. sary to put out the Stand- at large will be picked up 23-24 in Rapid City. One request is for pub- and I enjoyed most of my Reading the alumni ing Room Only sign at the by the police department Scott N. Heiderpriem, lic assistance in 12 coun- classes (with the exception magazine is what prompt- Miller Armory Friday night and held for 48 hours. If 33, State Senator from ties and two tribal reser- of chemistry). ed me to write about this to accommodate the record no owner can be found in Miller, announces that he vations hardest hit by the I knew I wanted to be a topic. As I was check- crowd which congregat- that period, the dogs will will seek election to the Christmas blizzard. Public journalist, but I minored in ing out the “Class Notes,” ed for the fi rst Town and be destroyed in a humane State Senate from District 5 assistance damages from English, in case I needed which announces births Country party, sponsored manner. representing Faulk, Hand, that storm are estimated at to teach somewhere along and deaths, I saw a name by the Civic and Com- A large cast of students Hyde and Spink Coun- slightly more than $1 mil- the line (which I did, for a I recognized. Jack Nor- merce Association. An es- from Sunshine Bible Acad- ties. In the spring of 1989 lion for such activities as year at White, S.D., while dyke was a 1965 journal- timated 2,000 people were emy will present the pro- he was appointed to fi ll removing snow and repair- my husband completed his ism graduate, the son of present. duction,” A Man Called the State Senate unexpired ing rural electric systems. degree requirements). the owner of the newspa- In a transfer of owner- Peter,” in the Academy term of Mary McClure, What started out as a I’ve always felt I re- per in Ames, Iowa. He was ship completed this week, gymnasium Saturday eve- who accepted a position pretty ordinary day end- ceived a good education a life-long journalist at the the Miller Auction Com- ning, March 7. with the White House in ed up being Perry Fischer’s at SDSU. During my time Ames paper, and was also pany was purchased by March 6, 1980 Washington, D.C. lucky day, Monday, Mar. there I worked part-time at a realtor. Garth Ziegler and Kenneth For the people who March 8, 2000 1, Fischer purchased a $20 the SDSU Extension Pub- But I remember him Wermersen. roared with side-splitting A fi re Monday swept Blockbuster scratch ticket lications Service, I student as one of our “journalism The most dramatic bat- laughter at “The Children’s across parts of three coun- from G3 in Miller and end- taught in English at Flan- group,” a couple of years tle of the current Con- Hour,” written and per- ties, burning six to sev- ed up winning $250,000. dreau Indian School, and older than me. He could gressional session is now formed by the class of ’82, en miles worth of CRP A Saturday evening I worked for the Volga Tri- be the life of a party, he underway in Washington- another brand of hilarity land, stubble, hay fi elds fi re at the Hi Lite Bar and bune as part of a journal- could tell tall tales, and he --the fi ght between South- will be offered when they and bales. The fi re started Lounge in Miller caused ism internship program. made enough of an impres- erners and non Southern- open “Curse You, Jack Dal- in Buffalo County at Koch smoke and water damage, I cherished many of sion on me that I remem- ers over additional civil ton,” an old-fashioned Manufacturing. The fi re but there were no inju- the friendships I made, al- ber him fondly these many rights legislation…..the ref- melodrama drummer on began in a rubble pile that ries. The fi re originated at though over the years I’ve years later. erees bill would permit the March 11 at the Nation- had been smoldering for at the deep-fat dryer and was lost track of most. Howev- The college experience courts to permit agents to al Guard Armory. Tyann least a month. Wind condi- discovered by employees er, these many years later, I is far more than taking see that qualifi ed persons Swaney, plays the poor but tions ignited it the morning about 9 p.m. Firemen had remain a close friend with classes. The diverse peo- are permitted to register honest heroine, and Staci of March 6. the fi re contained within a former fellow student, ple, and the fun times hold and vote, if local registers Thiel will be the villainess The Reck Funeral Home, a short time and hopefully Jean, who lives in Rapid special places in my mem- give evidence that they are who has a heart of granite. Miller, is now under new will only be closed about City. Over the years we’ve ory. not already permitting this. Other cast members are ownership. It was pur- a week. shared ups and downs,
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Is your home aging- Taking on a tuff cone on Jeju Island As the sweat dripped into my eyes and off the in-place ready? tip of my nose, I was seri- ously reconsidering Steve BROOKINGS, S.D. those homes are large- and my decision to do this - SDSU Extension and ly unavailable in the “hike.” On a bit of a whim, NDSU Extension will be current stock of homes we had decided to stop at hosting a free webinar in South Dakota,” said one of Jeju Island’s most entitled “How to stay in Brown. “Our results sug- famous tourist attractions, your home longer.” The gest that people in South Seongsan Ilchulbong. We webinar will take place Dakota want homes they had not anticipated that on Wednesday, March can reasonably expect the high humidity and in- 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. to live in for their whole credibly steep gradient of MT/Noon CT. Individu- life.” the hike might be cause to als will be able to partic- The webinar will fo- pause. ipate from the comfort cus on the role that Seongsan Ilchulbong of their own home or home design plays in op- (which stands for some- during their lunch hour. tions to aging in place. thing similar to Sunrise Submitted Registration is required. Attendees will learn Peak) is a “tuff cone,” SEONGSAN ILCHULBONG IS a tuff cone on the island of Jeju, which lies south off coast of the Korean Peninsula. “We know that old- about the Dakotas Hous- which I had no idea what Seongsan Ilchulbong means Sunrise Peak and its believed to be good luck to see the sunrise from its peak on er adults want to stay in ing Study, results of the it was until I visited the January 1st. their home for as long project, resources avail- island, but it’s a pretty We started the hike at day and you could see all as possible,” said Leacey able for home modifi ca- amazing geological feature. Out and about 11:00 a.m. and the around the little island and E. Brown, SDSU Exten- tions, and what SDSU The tuff cone was formed temperature was perfect at out to sea. We enjoyed the sion Gerontology Field Extension plans to do as by hydrovolcanic eruptions about about seventy-four degrees. view (and took the oppor- Specialist. Brown shared a result of the Dakotas (when magma causes wa- with However, even though we tunity to cool down) for that many older adults Housing Study. ter to evaporate almost in- Emily Lammers had lived in Korea for over several minutes before be- have not taken steps to There is no cost to stantaneously) that oc- a year, we didn’t take into ginning our descent, which make this goal happen. participate. Registration curred in a shallow seabed luck. Steve and I climbed it account the humidity so was much less sweaty. As a result, the Da- can be found at https:// and is made of piles of vol- within fi ve minutes of hik- kotas Housing Study extension.sdstate.edu/ canic ash that formed due in late May as that’s when we had time off and we ing, we were sweating. was conducted to ex- event/how-stay-your- to the combination of mag- Within fi fteen minutes, the plore what South Dako- home-longer-webinar ma and seawater. Its about certainly weren’t making the sunrise as it was about sweat was dripping into tans know about aging For more information, 600 feet high with a bowl- my eyes and off my nose. in place. “The results of contact Leacey Brown, shaped crater that’s almost an hour drive from our ho- tel. As we started our hike, After thirty minutes our study suggest that SDSU Extension Geron- 2,000 feet in diameter at (with frequent, short South Dakotans of all tology Field Specialist at the top. we scoffed at how easy it looked like it would be. breaks) we made it to ages see the benefi ts of 605-394-172 or leacey. Many people climb to the top and looked upon having an aging-in-place [email protected]. the top of the cone on Jan- The trail to the top was a nice, paved stone one the bowl-shaped crater. ready home and that uary 1st to view the fi rst It was sunny, but cool- sunrise of the year as it’s that eventually turned into steps with wooden railing. er at the top with a gentle believed to grant you good sea breeze. It was a clear Memorials held for Clement and Lichty at Good Sam Birth Rev. Teresa Whetsel Bonnie Johnson and Kar- donuts to serve. Both led lic Church, led a memori- Jeremy and Melanie from First United Method- Good Samaritan en Rembold. Later the resi- a discussion of current al service for Luane Lichty. Wieseler, Shelton, NE, are ist Church led worship ser- Society, Miller dents had coffee and pine- events. Midmorning, Leisy SuAnne Meyer accompa- the proud parents of Geof- vice Sunday, Feb. 23. Rev. apple dump cake. led devotions, exercise and nied hymns on the piano. frey Boyd, born on Janu- Whetsel read Matthew Kevin Hofer Father Paul led Mass for read the news. Henning ac- Condolences continue to ary 28, 2020 . He weighed 17:1-9 and gave the mes- St. Ann’s Catholic Church companied hymns on the go out to the family. In the 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 sage titled “Listen to Him.” Carol Schulz led rosa- Wednesday morning. Mid- piano. Heasley led the fl ag afternoon, several residents ½ in. long. Geoffrey joins Florine Henning accompa- ry and played piano mu- morning, Charlotte Christo- pledge and the Doxology. played a game of Shake three sisters, Grace, Gabri- nied hymns on the piano. sic before and after rosa- pherson led devotions, ex- In the afternoon, the Mill- Loose a Memory. Later elle and Gwendolyn, and After the worship service, ry Tuesday morning. Jane ercise and read the news. er elementary sixth grade residents had coffee and two brothers, Griffi n and the residents had coffee Gilk assisted. Midmorn- Henning accompanied classes came to meet their cookies. In the evening, a George. and oatmeal cookies. Vol- ing, Rev. Sara C. Kayser hymns on the piano. Step- adoptive grandparent, play few residents watched a His grandparents are unteer helpers were Elea- from Our Savior Luther- toe led the Doxology. Hea- games and visiting. Teach- movie and had popcorn. Doug and Kari Simons, St. nor Steptoe, Damaris Faw- an Church, Highmore, led sley led the fl ag pledge. In ers assisting with the grade We appreciate residents Lawrence, and Rod and cett and Verna Becker. a memorial service for Ha- the afternoon Marla Mc- classes were Carrie Schum- from Center of Indepen- Cindy Wieseler, Miller. His Monday morning a zel Clement. SuAnne Mey- George from Pleasant Val- acher and Hillary Smith. dence helping with deliv- great-grandparents are Da- small group of women er accompanied hymns on ley Church was in charge Later residents had coffee ering mail this week on vid and Derla Simons, St. played a game of Think- the piano. Condolences of a Bible study titled “The and oatmeal cookies. Monday, Wednesday and Lawrence, and Joanne and ing Cards. Michelle Leisy continue to go out to the New Man” from Colossians Several women gathered Thursday. Henry Elsing, Chelsea. led devotions, exercise and family. In the afternoon, 1-10. After Bible Study, the for coffee and powdered read the news. Henning ac- the residents played bingo residents had coffee and donut holes Friday morn- companied hymns on the with Carole Beck as call- apple crisp. ing. Leisy donated the do- piano. Bonnie Heasley led er. Other helpers were Lin- Thursday morning nuts and led the discus- FARM the fl ag pledge. In the af- da Aalbers, Verna Beck- men’s coffee group met sion of current events and ternoon, several residents er, Marilyn Engelmann, with Dennis Gilk and Scot- weather. Midmorning, Fa- enjoyed vinyl records. tie Gibson. Gilk brought ther Paul, St. Ann’s Catho- CRAFT We played old records of George Jones and Mel- & ba Montgomery, The New FAIR Christy Minstrels and The Warm temperatures and fog Best of Buck Owens. While the residents listened, they March 15 · 10 A.m. TO 3 p.m. had coffee and cookies. dominate week’s weather In the evening, Hammers TALENT SHOW at 3·30·· p.m. were in charge of the hymn Weather this past week in Miller and spent the af- sing. Jesse Hammer gave a has been warm for this Ree Heights ternoon visiting at the Mill- welcome. Bonnie Morgan time of year with the tem- er Manor. ALL AT THE Miller Armory led singing of hymns and peratures getting up into Carole Beck the 30s ands 40s. Wind has Darlene Hammer accompa- You are NOT Alone! SPONsored by the MHS Junior Class-prom nied hymns on the piano. made it feel cold outside Congratulations to Mr. Morgan also sang a solo though. We had fog for and Mrs. Kyle Wangsness No matter where you live, and Darlene accompanied several days in the morn- on their marriage. The FREE and CONFIDENTIAL help for on the accordion. ings, so we will probably wedding and reception you and your children is NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING be getting precipitation (as were held in Ree Heights at just a phone call away. To the members of the the old tales say) in about the auditorium on Saturday For immediate assistance call Friendship three months. We have had evening. 605-472-0508 a lot of fog this winter. Wessington Economic Many from this area at- Family Crisis Center, Inc. Center The baby calves should tended the Miller Fire De- Development Corp. be coming and farmers are partment Soup dinner on at Ginny’s House Charlene Beckett busy trying to get a lot of Sunday. Wed., March 18, 2020 • 6:00 p.m. their grain hauled to mar- PO Box 347 Delton and Carole Beck Redfi eld, SD 57469 February 20 was potluck ket before the load limits attended the soup dinner Legion Hall with lots of good food and are put on. Serving Faulk, Hand & Spink counties Chili and sandwiches will be served, followed by business meeting 35 people. After we were Speaker David McGirr, Greater Huron Developement Board done eating and cleaning up was done, a few of us • Drawings for door prizes • Three directors will be elected stayed and played cards. The public is invited! th On the 25 it was rolls Ron Runge, secretary and coffee with 23 people OH attending. The bridge la- dies were at the Center in the afternoon along with South Dakota 2019 Leopold Conservation Award Recipient some of us who played PLEASE JOIN US AS WE SHOWER rummy. There are always a few men who come and DANA FANNING Johnson Farms play pool. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 BRIAN & JAMIE JOHNSON If anyone is interested in playing pinochle come in AMERICAN BANK & TRUST MILLER, SD Jerauld Conservation District invites the and we will set up some- OPEN HOUSE: 1 P.M. - 3 P.M. public to visit with the Johnson family. thing. Refreshments will be served. Upcoming Events: REGISTERED AT TARGET March 10 - Rolls and coffee, 8:30-10 a.m. Tues., March 10 at 1:30 p.m. March 19 – Potluck, noon (Aserva Care repre- Springs Inn Café sentative will be here to Wessington Springs, SD explain hospice care.) This event is being held in a physically accessible place. Individuals needing assistance, Please come join us for pursuant to Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Lisa Sall at 605-539-9232 any of our activities. Every- ext. 3 or Jerauld [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of this event. one is welcome. Obituaries www.themillerpress.com • Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from the fi les of the compiled by Clayton Burton 1936-2020 Ree Heights Review Jeanie Hartman :kcaB gnikooL Clayton Burton, age 83 of Hitchcock, passed away March 5, 1920 The First National Bank Arbogast. Chinese check- The teams from Puk- on Thurs., February 27, ers was the entertainment wana, Gann Valley, Oa- Jacob Kost returned has moved into the Guar- 2020, at Avantara Huron of the evening. At a late coma and Ree Heights Saturday from Hutchin- antee Bank building on in Huron. His funeral ser- played a four team tourna- son County, where he has Monday and is nicely set- hour, lunch was served. vice was Tues., March 3, ment Mon., February 23 at been raising money for tled. The interior has been March 10, 1950 2020, at Bonilla Presbyteri- Gann Valley, with the Ree a new Lutheran Church, completely painted and a On Tuesday of this an Church in Bonilla. which reports say will new furnace has been in- week, a blinding blizzard Heights boys taking fi rst Clayton Eugene Bur- be built about four miles stalled. swept across this country, place. The afternoon fi rst ton was born on March 29, south of town. William Sherill, of driven by a 75 mile wind round was between Puk- 1936, to parents Frank and P.H. Walsh went to Mill- Deadwood, spent a few which tore down tele- wana and Ree Heights, Vera (Christenson) Bur- er on Tuesday, leaving days here the past week, phone and electric wires and Ree Heights was 63- ton in Wolsey. He attend- Henry Morrow in charge looking after business in- and did some damage to 17 for the win. In the eve- ed Sand Creek School for of the cream station. Hen- terests. He returned home buildings. During Tues- ning, Ree Heights won by Kindergarten then Bonilla ry says everybody must Tuesday night. a score of 55-17, giving day night and Wednesday, Independent School from Mattie Zerr (Zachary Ul- have been saving up their The weather is moder- them fi rst place. Several th the country surrounding fi rst through 12 grade. mer), Corey (De) Burton, cream for some time and ating again this week fol- records of previous grade was without light or power Clayton married Merry Brandi (Scott) Holley, Britt- brought it all in for him to lowing the snowstorm of tournaments at Gann Val- while linemen were repair- Swaney on June 3, 1956, ni Burton, Brendan Letsche four days duration which ley were broken by the Ree test that afternoon, since ing the damage. A number in the Bonilla Presbyteri- (Alyssa Reyelts), Devin Heights boys. Mike Ells- he did a rushing business. made traffi c impossible in of farmers reporting loss of an Church; they were wed Letsche (Rachel Oligmuel- worth broke the record of Nearly a foot of snow this section over the week- livestock. for 64 years. To this union ler), Justin Vrooman, Ki- the most individual scor- fell here Tuesday night and end. A twenty year old In- four children were born, erra Donahue, Stephanie ing when he had 37 in the Wednesday, followed by March 8, 1940 diana escapee, arrested at Darwin, Teri, Kerwin, and (Zerr) Litzen, Mitch Zerr, fi rst game, and 53 for the a cold wave Wednesday The Tuesday Club met Wilmar, MN, with a stolen Vicki. Angie (Zerr) Miller, Chel- entire tournament. They night. Sixteen below was at the home of Mrs. Jack car, has confessed that he Clayton farmed and sea (Taylor) Droz, Dani- broke the record with the reported Thursday morn- Struse this week. Twen- and a companion robbed milked cows for 47 years elle Davis (Andy Grape) most total scores in a tour- ing. ty-one were present. At Eddie’s Service Station in on his family’s dairy farm. and Heather (Cutter) Mur- nament with 118. Jim Thorn was in town the close of the evening a Ree Heights in the early He was President of AMPI ray; great-grandchildren, one day this week, circu- committee of six served morning hours of February March 7, 1980 for many years, this gave Eastlyn and Dayson Bur- lating a petition for a road lunch. The next meeting 26, then continued their Hugh McKelvey, long- him and Merry the oppor- ton, Caven, Elle and Hud- to be opened on the Hand will be March 26 in the series of break-ins in sev- time resident of Hand tunity to travel to many son Holley, Renner Burton, and Hyde County line. In home of Mrs. Hoyt Nicho- eral towns along the way. County, celebrated his dairy states across the US. Quent and Carson Bourne, time past, the people of las, Sr. Wednesday of this 94th birthday on Sunday at He was once chosen farm- and one on the way; sisters that locality have traveled Sunday evening Miss week, Mrs. Verla Jewett, Prairie Center. er of the year. He enjoyed Jeannine (Gene) Hoffman across the county, zigzag- Martha Moos, from north Isabel, Associate Grand Mr. and Mrs. Clarence pheasant hunting with his of Dell Rapids and Marilyn ging any old way. of Ree Heights, and Emil Conductress of the Grand Hall were honored with an “Memphis Bunch” and his Frahm of Jamestown, ND, March 7, 1930 Roesler, from south of Chapter of SD OES, held a Open House to celebrate family, tending to his wa- and brother-in-law Lyle The Junior Citizens town, exchanged wed- school of instruction in the their 40th wedding anniver- termelon patch and throw- Mullner of Cheyenne, WY. League held a meeting ding vows in the Luther- afternoon, followed by a sary on Sun., February 24, ing out his famous one-lin- He was preceded in ers. Clayton also served on here Friday in the fi fth and an Church at Miller. The lovely buffet dinner at six at the VFW Hall in Miller. death by his parents, Frank the Bonilla township board sixth grades to elect offi - wedding took place in o’clock in the Roger Paine The PTO Pancake Sup- and Vera Burton; parents- and was a life-long mem- cers. They are as follows: the presence of about two home, served by the com- per at the Ree Heights in-law, Wayne and Mildred ber of Bonilla Presbyterian Paul Gardiner, President; hundred friends and rel- mittee, Mrs. Callie Steele, School on February 25 Swaney; sister Janet Bur- Church. Hugh McKelvey, Vice Pres- atives. The young couple Mrs. Lucille Steele and was well attended. The ton, brother Larry Burton, Grateful for sharing ident; Raymond Pietz, Sec- will make their home on Mrs. Evelyn Leyson. wrestling coach, Jim Gen- sisters-in-law Pat (Mike) his life are his wife Mer- retary; and Margaret Scott, a farm which they have Saarie and Rita Mullner; March 1, 1960 tile, and Don Curtis gave ry, children Darwin (Carol) Treasurer. purchased just east of the speeches. The talk by and brother-in-law, Gene Joe Crackel returned Burton of Hitchcock, Teri Frahm. A marriage license was groom’s parents. to the Veterans Hospital George Gitonga, AFS stu- (Mark) Zerr of Aberdeen, issued to Hans Hanson, St. A farewell party was dent from Kenya, was very In lieu of fl owers, me- at Sioux Falls Sunday for Kerwin (Lori) Burton of morials preferred to Bonilla Lawrence, and Mabel Ar- held at the Lyman Kelly treatment. He has been interesting. Gillette, and Vicki (Doug) bogast of Ree Heights. home for Mr. and Mrs. Ted The American Auxil- Presbyterian Church. able to be up and around Davis of Miller; grandchil- Visit www.welterfuner- town, but had been ad- iary had their oyster sup- dren, Dallas (Lacey) Bur- per and card party Sun- alhome.com Cherie R. Perrott 1936-2020 vised to return for a check- ton, Tyler (Jen) Burton, Paid Obituary up. day evening. Four tables Cherie R. Perrott, 83, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Deu- of cards were played. Vincent Gaspar 1933-2020 passed away peacefully ter, Rapid City, and their High prizes were won by Edna Iverson and LaVerne in her home on Novem- family came Friday to at- Vincent Gaspar, 86, of ber 4, 2019. A celebra- tend funeral services for Aymar, and low priz- es were won my Marilyn Orient, passed away Tues- tion of Cherie’s life will be Mrs. Deuter’s uncle, Weert day, Feb. 25, 2020, at the held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Gortmaker. They were Aymar and Doc Heasley. March 2, 1990 Good Samaritan Society in Sat., March 21, 2020, at house guests at the home Miller. the Fords Prairie Grange in of his parents, Mr. and Delton and Carole Beck Funeral Mass was Sat- Centralia, WA. Mrs. Franklin Deuter. received word Tuesday urday, Feb. 29, 2020, at St. She was born March Bobbie Moser, four- night, February 13, of the Liborius Catholic Church, 20,1936, in Brookings, to year-old son of Mr. and birth of a son born Febru- Polo, with Father Christo- John and Louise Eveland. Mrs. Bud Moser, is recov- ary 14 to Anita and Rusty pher Hughes, celebrant. She married Leo C. Per- ering from severe burns he Schmidt. He has been Burial with military honors rott on August 15,1954, received last Wednesday, name Zachary Allen. They followed at Mount Calvary and together they raised when he overturned a tea- live in Frankfort, Germany. Cemetery, Polo. four children, Coral, April, death by her husband, and kettle of hot water while Jim Deuter left with a Vincent William Gaspar Wanda and Rocklin. daughter, April. playing. He was burned on group of friends for Big was born May 14, 1933, on She is preceded in Paid Obituary the chest and abdomen, Sky, MT, on a skiing trip the family farm near Ori- near Polo. Vincent was and received the most se- Thursday morning and re- ent, to John and Veroni- a member of St. Liborius vere burn on one hip. turned on Sunday. ca (Hardes) Gaspar. He at- Catholic Church, Knights The family of Avis Chipman would like March 6, 1970 There will be a bene- tended grade school at of Columbus, and the Polo The Legion Auxilia- fi t dance and pie auction Polo, freshman year at Car- VFW/Legion. Vincent to thank everyone for the beautiful cards, ry members met Tuesday on Friday, Mar. 2, for Ka- thage, MO, and then grad- loved farming and working evening, February 17, at dye Hall, infant daughter uated from Miller High the land. fl owers, and memorials. Your comforting the home of Mrs. Hazel of Kurt and Karla Hall. Ka- School in 1951. In 1955, he He will warmly be re- Stockman for their month- dye has been in the Hu- was drafted into the Navy. membered for his sense of expressions of sympathy will always be ly meeting when they ron, Sioux Falls and Min- He spent two years in Kwa- humor, his big smile, and remembered with deep appreciation. passed out rugs received neapolis, MN, hospitals jalein, one of the marshal his heart of gold. from the Soldier’s Home in having tests. islands in the Pacifi c. He His memory will be Hot Springs that had been Clare and Orilla Cahoon was honorably discharged cherished by his wife, Dwane & Harriet Chipman & family made by the veterans. went to the Midwinter as a 3rd class petty offi - Darlene of Orient; chil- Dwana & Jim Kolda & family Three rugs were purchased NCT Campout at the Fair- cer in December of 1957 dren: Teresa Gaspar of at the meeting. Christine grounds in Sarasota, FL. at Coronado, CA, and re- Sioux Falls, Audrey Marsh Englemann was chosen by The National President, turned to the family farm of Sioux Falls, John Gas- the group as a representa- Chuck Childs, was there. until December 2017. par of Miller, Susan (Bri- tive from Ree Heights to Chuck and his wife are A fond memory Vince an) Burckhartzmeyer of be sent to Girl’s State at from Rapid City. spoke of frequently was Orient, Rosetta (Greg) Mitchell. a trip he took right out of Hagan of Redfi eld, Tim high school with his good (Debbie) Pullman of Mill- friend, Glenn Puncochar, er, and Kevin (Julie) Pull- to Los Angeles. They drove man of Fort Atkinson, WI; a 1949 Ford packed sand- CATHOLIC LUTHERAN 12 grandchildren; 10 great wiches and slept in the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 709 East 4th Street, Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave., grandchildren; one sister: car during their trip. They Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday Dorothy Bernard of Aber- made lasting memories Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SONday deen; and numerous niec- from the trip both Vince School 3:45 p.m., Youth Group 6:00 p.m., Holy es, nephews, neighbors, METHODIST and Glenn would talk th Communion 7:30 p.m. and friends. First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4 Avenue, about for many years. Miller, 853-3656, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS Welcoming him into On June 18, 1958, Vin- Sunday Coff ee Fellowship 9:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, heaven are his parents; his cent married Lurabelle Worship 10:30 a.m. 1025 East 3rd Avenue, Miller, fi rst wife, Lurabelle; three Fanning. To this union was Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday sisters: Irene Bode, sister COMMUNITY born: Teresa, Audrey, and ASSEMBLY OF GOD Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Mary Jane Gaspar, and sis- Pleasant Valley Community Church, 21530 SD Hwy. John. Lurabelle died Au- New Beginnings Worship Center, 1123 East 3rd St., 45, Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stewart, PRESBYTERIAN ter Janette Gaspar, a two Miller, 853-2558, , gust 29, 1976. On June 4, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 321 West 1st Avenue, year old brother, Clarence; 1977, he married Darlene Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Miller, 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian son-in-law, Kermith Mull- (Wipf) Pullman at Red- BAPTIST Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting Jones, Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., ner; and brothers-in-law, fi eld. She brought with her First Baptist Church, 902 N. Broadway Ave., Ree Heights Community Church, CLOSED First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, Arnold Bernard and Ralph three children: Rosetta, Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd Street NW, Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Bode. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., St. Lawrence, 853-3753, Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Tim, and Kevin. Together Visit www.familyfuner- Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Jason Watson, Teaching Pastor, Jim Hofman, Rose Hill, 37044 213th Street, Wessington, Vincent and Darlene had alhome.net NAZARENE Family Life Pastor, Andrew Elliot, Youth Pas- Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. one daughter, Susan. The Paid Obituary Nazarene Church, 215 West 9th St., Miller, 605- tor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School family lived on the farm 996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday 11:10 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. PUBLIC NOTICES
Medical Group Miller IN NEWSPAPERS... 605-853-2701 605-853-2421• 605-853-0158 Miller, SD 605-853-2786 Because good government depends on it. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Hand County Sheriff’s Report Miller Police Department Log February 7 Male in for concealed Feb. 17 Feb. 20 6:15 p.m. Traffi c com- Feb. 28 Male called in a con- carry permit. 4:35 a.m. Ambulance 11:00 a.m. Traffi c con- plaint–3rd Ave. 7:55 p.m. Animal com- trolled burn. February 15 call–7th St. trol–SD 45 Feb. 24 plaint–1st Ave. Offi ce manager prepped Deputy assisted neigh- 11:10 a.m. Traffi c stop– 4:15 p.m. Animal com- 5:15 p.m. Traffi c acci- Feb. 29 papers for civil service. boring county for a suicid- US 14 plaint–4th St. dent–4th St. 12:30 p.m. Welfare Female reported bump al female. 9:09 p.m. Welfare check– Feb. 21 Feb. 25 check–7th St. on Ten Mile Road. February 18 4th Ave. 1:15 p.m. Traffi c com- 11:30 p.m. Property 7:30 p.m. Property Female in for fi nger- Four males and two fe- Feb. 18 plaint–N. Broadway check–3rd St. check–6th St. prints for employment. males pass weekly U/A. 3:30 p.m. Property 5:45 p.m. Traffi c com- Feb. 26 12:21 a.m. Property Male and female pass Deputy served civil pa- check–3rd Ave. plaint–US 14 6:40 a.m. Ambulance check–N. Broadway weekly U/A. pers. Feb. 19 Feb. 22 call–4th St. Mar. 1 February 8 February 21 6:42 p.m. Ambulance 1:00 a.m. Traffi c stop–US Feb. 27 3:50 p.m. Traffi c control– Deputy assisted motorist Male reported car vs. call–1st Ave. 14 8:30 a.m. Property N. Broadway on Hwy 14. deer. check–3rd Ave. Deputy assisted strand- Sheriff served civil pa- ed motorist in St. Law- pers. rence; driver arrested for Sheriff attended FFA DUI Pancake feed. Diet alone can improve older adults’ health February 10 February 22 Christie Delfanian ple maintained their regu- Perry and associate pro- training, they tend to lose Male reported injured Sheriff stopped vehicle Adults 65 and older on lar daily physical activities, fessor Gary Van Guilder of strength, she explained. deer on West 26. for speed. the Dietary Approaches which shows the true ef- the Department of Health Surprisingly, the partici- Female turned herself Sheriff stopped vehicle to Stop Hypertension diet fect of the diet.” and Nutritional Sciences pants not only maintained in on a warrant for hit and for traffi c violation; driver with a prescribed protein More than 41% of older put together an interdisci- their muscle strength, but run. arrested for DUI. intake not only maintained Americans are obese, ac- plinary team of undergrad- also improved other physi- Four males and two February 24 their muscle strength but cording to Centers for Dis- uate students majoring in cal movement parameters. males pass weekly U/A. Four males and two fe- also improved their meta- ease Control Statistics, and nutrition, dietetics, hospi- “As body mass de- February 11 Court Day males pass weekly U/A. bolic health, according to a the National Council on tality management, math- creased, grip strength in- Sheriff transported pris- Offi ce manager updated South Dakota State Univer- Aging reports that 80% of ematics and pharmacy to creased,” the researchers oner for court. sex offender registration. sity study. The DASH diet older adults have at least work on the study. Exer- reported. The participants’ Male reported scam let- February 25 is a food group-based diet one chronic disease. Most cise science students col- ability to move from a sit- ter from a bank in Canada Female reported SSI consisting of grains, dairy, also do not exercise regu- lected body composition ting to a standing posi- stating he had nine million scam. protein, fruits and vegeta- larly. and muscle fi tness data tion also improved. Fur- dollars coming. Male requested accident bles. The project is supported under Van Guilder’s direc- thermore, Perry noted, Deputy served a protec- report. Older adults on a diet by the SDSU Scholarly Ex- tion. A medical laboratory “Though they did not build tion order. Sheriff and deputies designed to help patients cellence Fund, South Da- science student drew blood any muscle, their muscles February 12 walked through Miller with high blood pressure kota Beef Industry Council, samples and a dietet- became more effi cient at Semi driver reported he School for Active Threat reaped benefi ts beyond Sanford Health-SDSU Col- ics master’s student also utilizing energy.” had slid into the ditch near Training. those anticipated by South laborative Research Pro- worked on the study. The average blood pres- Sunshine Bible. Deputy stopped vehicle Dakota State University re- gram and U.S Department Maintaining mus- sure for the study group Sheriff and deputy as- for speed. searchers. of Agriculture National In- cle, improving metabolic also dropped from 133/76 sist tow truck with traffi c February 26 Assistant professor stitute of Food and Agricul- health mmHg to a healthy 120/70, control. Male reported he lost Cydne Perry of the Depart- ture funding through the Participants lost an av- eliminating blood pressure February 13 his wallet. ment of Health and Nutri- South Dakota Agricultural erage of 1.1 pounds per as a risk factor. Female in for SCRAM Male called in controlled tional Sciences sought to Experiment Station. week, for an average total Now, the researchers are download. burn. evaluate whether adults C ontrolling calories, weight loss of more than evaluating the diet’s effect Four males and two fe- On Hand to sign up age 65 and older on the nutrients 13 pounds. Though all on biomarkers of metabolic males pass weekly U/A. Sheriff’s Offi ce for “Week Dietary Approaches to During the study, partic- body weight components health, such as cholester- Deputy responded to re- Of Work”. Stop Hypertension diet, or ipants “consumed all of the decreased dramatically, the ol, glucose levels and insu- port of hay bales on Hwy Male in offi ce to make DASH, with a prescribed meals provided by the re- greatest loss was fat mass. lin sensitivity. Perry antici- 45 near 212. complaint about people protein intake would main- search personnel and none “The participants lost an pates this dietary approach February 14 driving with no headlights tain muscle mass and that we did not provide,” average of 4.5 kilograms will also benefi t patients Deputy assisted strand- two weeks ago. strength. “Muscle mainte- Perry said. This methodol- (nearly 10 pounds) of fat diagnosed with metabol- ogy, known as controlled mass,” Perry said. ic syndrome, who are at ed semi near Ree Heights. Female called to request nance is a way to reduce feeding, is “the gold stan- Generally, when older higher risk for having heart Male in for concealed information on an accident older adults’ risk of falling, dard for clinical nutritional adults, in particular, lose disease, stroke and type 2 carry permit. in Hand County. thus improving their qual- ity of life while reducing research in humans.” that much weight with- diabetes. Female in to pay off civ- U/A = Urine Analysis health-care costs,” Perry American dietary guide- out engaging in weight il judgment. SCRAM = Secure Con- explained. lines recommend that sed- Deputy served protec- tinuous Remote Alcohol Assistant professor of entary older males con- tion order. Monitoring health and nutritional sci- sume 2,000 calories per March sobriety ences Cydne Perry found day, while women should adults age 65 and older have 1,600 calories per checkpoints announced Ag producers concerned on the DASH diet with a day. Consequently, the re- PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Department of Public prescribed protein intake search team prepared Safety has released its March list of sobriety checkpoints reaped more benefi ts than meals for the 15 men and scheduled throughout the state. with fallow syndrome expected. 21 women in the study that The checkpoints are done each month in different The 36 adults who com- contained 1,800 calories a Ruth Beck counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking have fi elds or areas that pleted the 12-week study day. Agronomy Crops Field Specialist may be susceptible to fal- and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the lost an average of 6% of The DASH diet is a food South Dakota Offi ce of Highway Safety and conducted Something we have low syndrome (prevent group-based diet consisting their total body weight and by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help of lo- heard a lot about this win- plant, fl ooding, intensive of grains, dairy, protein, maintained their muscle cal law enforcement. ter is “fallow syndrome”. tillage) placing a small fruits and vegetables. “It strength. In addition, “the In March, there are 22 checkpoints planned in 19 Fallow syndrome was amount of phosphorus and dietary changes actually is the ratios within those counties. something that occurred at micronutrient fertilizer in helped improve their met- food groups that make the Checkpoints are scheduled in the counties of: Beadle, times, in the past, on fi elds proximity to the seed row abolic health,” she said, diet so effective,” Perry Butte, Codington, Custer, Day, Davison, Edmunds, Ham- that were fallowed and may provide substantial thereby reducing their risk said. “The diet emphasizes lin, Hughes, Lake, Lawrence, Lincoln, Lyman, Minneha- kept weed free. It occurred benefi t. of developing cardiovascu- whole food, no processed ha, Moody, Pennington, Stanley, Yankton and Walworth. in fl ooded situations, or in More information on lar disease, diabetes, met- foods.” Both the Offi ce of Highway Safety and the Highway fi elds that, through the use fallow syndrome can be abolic syndrome and fatty Another key aspect of Patrol are part of the South Dakota Department of Pub- of herbicides or tillage, had found at the following liver disease. Study results the study was protein in- lic Safety. little or no weed or crop link https://extension.sd- were published in the Jan- take. Participants con- growth during a growing state.edu/fallow-syndrome- uary issue of Nutrients, a sumed 126 grams of meat season. what-it-and-how-do-i-deal- peer-reviewed human nu- a day, evenly distribut- Fallow syndrome is usu- it trition journal. ed among breakfast, lunch ally attributed to a nutri- Extension Calendar: In addition to being at and dinner. “We were look- ent defi ciency caused by a Private Pesticide Appli- least 65 years old, the par- ing at the effect of daily lack of mycorrhiza fungi in cator Training at Pierre on ticipants had to be able meat consumption on mus- the soil. Mycorrhizal fungi March 10, 2-5 p.m. CST at move around on their own. cle maintenance,” she not- are benefi cial fungi found the SDSU Regional Exten- When the researchers did ed. The diet also included in most soils. These fungi sion Center, 412 W. Mis- baseline evaluations, Perry 391 milligrams of choles- develop symbiotic relation- souri Ave. Call 605-773- said, “it just so happened terol a day, which is ac- ships with many plants in 8120. that the participants were tually more than the rec- which the plants provide Agronomy Update, obese, had high blood ommended limit of 300 the fungi with carbon and March 17 at 10:30 a.m. pressure and had reduced milligrams. in return the fungi help to at SDSU Regional Ex- muscle strength.” One had provide the plants with nu- tension Center in Pierre. diabetes and two had pre- trients. The fungi extend Email ruth.beck@sdstate. diabetes. 2,555 DAYS...61,320 HOURS... the plant roots, allowing edu or go to extension.sd- Furthermore, she not- the plants to explore more state.edu/events for more ed, “I did not control for 3,679,200 MINUTES soil and absorb more nu- information. physical activity. Because trients. of that, this cohort of peo- YEARS, that's how long the average person When a fi eld has lit- tle or no plant growth, for with a treatable hearing loss waits for a solution. whatever reason, the popu- How many moments have you missed? lation of mycorrhizal fungi in that fi eld will drop. Re- 7 duced levels of mycorrhi- zal fungi result in nutrient defi ciencies. This is often more prevalent in young- er plants which have limit- ed root growth. Some plant species, such as those from the brassica family, do not develop relationships with mycorrhizal fungi. This group of plants includes turnips, radish, kale, and rapeseed. 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PIERRE — Senators ulation there will be no “We are giving back a “This is one of the most Dana Hess publican leadership news were clearly torn Wednes- problems,” said Lahl, child.” diffi cult decisions that I’ve Community News Service conference that she’s keep- day morning as they dealt who comes from Califor- In most cases, commer- made,” said Sen. Arthur PIERRE — After get- ing the bill away from a with a bill to ban commer- nia where commercial sur- cial surrogacy is a positive Rusch, R-Vermillion. A for- ting off to a fast start in vote in the Senate until the cial surrogacy in South Da- rogacy is legal and heav- event, Daae said. “I just mer judge, Rusch com- the Legislature, the bill le- funding questions are an- kota. Eventually the Senate ily regulated. She likened feel like everything is fo- pared taking a stand on the galizing industrial hemp swered. Health and Human Servic- a woman who has a good cused on the worst case bill to a decision he once is in the Senate, but not “I’m not a fan of bills es Committee voted to kill experience with commer- scenarios,” she said of the made in a death penal- yet being pushed for de- without money,” Langer the bill. cial surrogacy to a smoker proponent testimony. ty case. “This certainly in- bate. A meeting coming up said. “I do believe that HB1096 would have who never gets cancer. Dr. Erica Schipper, an volves human life.” on Monday may give it a money needs to be in the banned commercial sur- Tamara Grove of the obstetrician from Sioux Sen. Lance Russell, R- boost as legislative leaders bill.” rogacy in South Dakota. S.D. Family Policy Coun- Falls, said some wom- Hot Springs, said he was and the governor’s offi ce Democratic Minority In commercial surrogacy, cil told the committee that en seek commercial sur- inclined to vote for the bill try to work out the fund- Leader Troy Heinert of Mis- a woman is hired to have passing the bill would help rogates because they have because there are no rules ing for the new program of sion said the governor’s a baby for a couple, using women and children. physical abnormalities of for commercial surroga- inspections, licensing and funding number of $3.5 an embryo made from the “South Dakota wombs the uterus, health concerns cy in the state. He said he enforcement. million is infl ated. couple’s egg and sperm. are not for rent,” Grove or diseases that keep them would back the legislation Gov. Kristi Noem, af- “We don’t believe it’s “Custody of children said. “South Dakota babies from getting pregnant. because of “the wild west ter vetoing an industri- going to cost that much,” should always be deter- are not for sale.” “These are not people nature of how this is struc- al hemp bill last year, of- Heinert said. mined by what’s in the Also appearing in sup- who seek designer babies,” tured in South Dakota. I fered four “guardrails” this While both sides try to best interest of the child,” port of the bill was Dale Schipper said. “How a fam- would err on the side of year that would need to be agree on funding, Langer said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Bartscher representing ily chooses to grow should protecting people.” met in order to garner her said she sees no reason to Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids. South Dakota Right to Life. be up to that family.” Sen. Deb Soholt, R- support. HB1008 includes fear a repeat of last year’s “Human beings are not for Bartscher said commercial Emilee Gehling de- Sioux Falls, based her lack three guardrails: enforce- gubernatorial veto. sale.” surrogacy contacts often scribed her business, Da- of support for the bill on ment, regulation and a per- “She’s worked hard Commercial surroga- have clauses that allow the kota Surrogacy of Sioux its language. mitting process. The gov- to set up her guardrails,” cy, according to Hansen, is fetus to be aborted. Falls, as “people helping “I don’t think the lan- ernor’s fourth guardrail Langer said. “I don’t think “subjecting the custody of “Abortion and commer- people have children.” guage of this bill is ready,” is funding, originally put she has the intention of ve- children to the whims of cial surrogacy are cousins,” Gehling said it’s a myth Soholt said. “I cannot sup- forth by her as $3.5 mil- toing that.” contract law.” Bartscher said. that commercial surroga- port the bill as originally lion. The governor’s press Jennifer Lahl, of the Ella Daae, an emergency cy seeks out young, poor written.” Estimates from legis- secretary, Kristin Wileman, Center for Bioethics and room nurse in Sioux Falls women. Her clients must On a vote of 4-3, the lators about the cost of didn’t sound quite as posi- Culture, offered case his- and a three-time surrogate, be at least 21 and not older committee approved a mo- getting the program go- tive: “There are many ele- tories of women who have spoke in opposition to the than 40, have had one suc- tion to send the bill to the ing have been less gener- ments to building a hemp had bad experiences with bill, noting that the eggs cessful pregnancy and have 41st day of the legislative ous, with one coming in at program and, as the gov- commercial surrogacy— and sperm use to fertilize no medical issues. She said session, a method used to $700,000. ernor has said, the hemp from disputes with the par- the embryo have no rela- her clients must not be on kill legislation. Senate Majority Leader bill needs to be fully fund- ents that hired them to tionship to the commercial federal or state assistance, Kris Langer of Dell Rapids ed before she will consider death during childbirth. surrogate. submit to a credit check said Thursday at the Re- signing it.” Bill seeks more data Budget next priority for Legislature
Dana Hess Thursday at their weekly news priations Committee is using revenue on deaf students Community News Service conference, Democratic leaders said projections that are more conserva- PIERRE — Thursday was cross- they were convinced that the money tive than the numbers supplied by Dana Hess “There would be a sig- over day at the Legislature, the day exists for 2 percent increases for the the Legislative Research Council. Community News Service nifi cant fi scal impact,” when all bills have to be out of their big three. One of the attributes of a budget, PIERRE — The De- Turner said, if HB1228 be- house of origin. As that day passes, “We believe the money that Kennedy said, is that “we can always partment of Education comes law. the next priority for the Legislature would fund our priorities is already adjust it.” may start collecting more According to Turner, will be balancing the budget. there, said Sen. Troy Heinert, D-Mis- In the middle of his second term, data about deaf students the department counts 206 Gov. Krisiti Noem’s budget ad- sion, the Senate Minority Leader. At Kennedy noted a characteristic of his if HB1228 becomes law. students with varying de- dress in December included no in- a meeting Tuesday with Noem, Hein- time in the Legislature: “Every year Wednesday morning that grees of hearing loss out of creases for what legislators refer to ert said Democratic leaders made we’ve, in fact, turned money back.” bill was endorsed by the 22,000 students with dis- as “the big three”: education, care their priorities clear. “That’s a 2% Republican leaders had less to House Education Commit- abilities. Advocates for the providers and state employee sala- increase across the board for the big say about the budget. “We’re getting tee. deaf and hard of hearing ry increases. As revenue projections three.” a lot closer,” said Senate Majority Currently the depart- think there are at least 400 have come in, there has been a glim- Senate Assistant Minority Lead- Leader Kris Langer of Dell Rapids. ment keeps data on stu- more students in the sys- mer of hope that some sort of in- er Craig Kennedy of Yankton said the dents through age 5. tem that aren’t tracked. creases could be available. Republican majority on the Appro- HB1228 would require the Though the state department to collect and doesn’t collect data on all Bill to bring felons to the polls sooner fails Dates set for school bond election track data on deaf and the students, Turner said, Dana Hess hard of hearing children “Individually, those stu- Dana Hess Allowing felons to vote Sioux Falls, said she ques- Community News Service from birth through high dents’ needs are being Community News Service sooner is akin to “remov- tioned the timing of a school. met.” PIERRE — Felons in ing an incentive to repay PIERRE — School dis- Sioux Falls school bond “A large number of stu- According to Nold, the South Dakota are allowed the victim,” Latterell said. trict bond elections will be vote in September, 2018. dents are being left out Education Department is to vote after they have “It would be offensive to held in November or June She said school offi cials of this number,” said the doing no more than is re- served their prison time, victims.” if HB1263 becomes law. explained that the vote bill’s main sponsor, Rep. quired. completed probation or Rep. Jamie Smith, D- HB1263 would require needed to occur in Sep- Erin Healy, D-Sioux Falls, “We’re missing a large parole and made restitu- Sioux Falls, said restitution those kinds of school dis- tember so the new schools who said the collection of number of those kids and tion. A bill that would have payment plans are based trict elections to be held in would be ready in 2021. data would not be a bur- we need that data,” Nold made them eligible to vote on an individual’s ability conjunction with the pri- “They are still on track,” den. “The schools know said. “They learn different- without having complet- to pay. mary election in June or Duba said. who their hearing loss ly. It’s very visual.” ed their restitution failed in “That payment plan can the general election in No- Rep. Ray Ring, D-Ver- kids are.” Rep. Rebecca Reimer, R- the S.D. House on Thurs- go for a very, very long vember. In years without million, cautioned that a Teresa Nold of Harris- Chamberlain, said parents day. time,” Smith said. “Are we a primary or general elec- school bond election could burg said her 22-year-old who don’t think their chil- Allowing felons to vote setting up something for tion, the school elections be overwhelmed by all the son is deaf but listed as dren are getting the right without completing restitu- the haves versus the have would still be held in June news surrounding a pres- having multiple disabili- services can fi le a griev- tion would make them bet- nots?” or November. idential or gubernatorial ties. Consequently his lit- ance. ter, more engaged citizens, Rep. Ryan Cwach, D- Rep. Timothy Goodwin, election. eracy development was “There’s the ability to according the bill’s spon- Yankton, said someone R-Rapid City, noted the Voter participation is a not tracked. go fi le a dispute,” Reimer sor, Rep. Kelly Sullivan, D- who stops payment on a low voter turnout for a ma- matter of personal choice, “Doing that will help said. “I don’t know how Sioux Falls, who added that loan doesn’t lose the right jor school bond election in according to Rep. Ryan us know how our children we missed this step.” felons who vote have a to vote. Rapid City. Cwach, D-Yankton. are doing,” Nold said. Schools will perform lower recidivism rate. “What kind of debt pro- “When you schedule a “If a citizen chooses “Data drives service. Data better if they know that “These individuals have hibits somebody from the vote in the dead of win- not to exercise that duty,” will tell us how we’re do- data is being collected, ac- done their time,” Sullivan right to vote? Cwach asked. ter you’re suppressing their Cwach said, “it’s their ing.” cording to Rep. Jess Olson, said. “They are taxpay- “We go too far when we re- vote,” Goodwin said. “I’m choice.” The bill was opposed R-Rapid City. “I think ser- ing citizens who deserve to strict the rights of people.” just trying to have it when The bill was approved by Linda Turner of the De- vice and performance will have a voice in their gov- The bill was defeated on the maximum number of by the House on a vote of partment of Education. increase,” Olson said. ernment.” a vote of 18-47. people vote.” 38-27. It now goes to the Turner explained that fed- The committee en- Rep. Isaac Latterell, R- Rep. Linda Duba, D- Senate. eral rules require the state dorsed the bill on a vote Tea, said that completing a to collect data on children of 9-6. It now goes to the debt to society includes the Legislature may hire its own lawyer from birth to 5. House fl oor. payment of restitution. Dana Hess While the attorney general tradition- Community News Service ally defends the Legislature in lawsuits, Arhart Farms PIERRE — A bill that would allow the Haugaard said that might not always be 40th Legislature to hire its own legal represen- the case. tation was endorsed on Tuesday by the Rep. Tim Reed, R-Brookings, said he Annual BULL SALE S.D. House of Representatives. believes the Executive Board has the abil- SELLING 40 ANGUS & SIM-ANGUS BULLS HB1004 allows the Legislature to em- ity to hire outside counsel. Reed said he ploy legal counsel other than the attorney would support the bill if the entire Legis- MARCH 7, 2020 general to defend the Legislature in a civil lature always had to concur. www.arhartfarms.com action or defend either house of the Leg- Rep. Lee Qualm, R-Platte, noted that islature or a member who is sued in the a special session of the Legislature costs Featured Sires legislator’s offi cial capacity. The counsel $100,000. WR Journey - 1x74, KCF Bennet could be hired by the Legislatures Execu- Rep. Jean Hunhoff, R-Yankton, said Southside, Baldridge Beast Mode tive Board or through a concurrent resolu- that the fund that would be used to pay B074, & Hook’s Baltic 17B tion approved by both houses. an outside counsel was originally set up Backed by over 60 years of Rep. Steven Haugaard, R-Sioux Falls, to pay for legislative pilot projects. To AI & Production Data said the prospect of the Legislature being date, the attorney general has never failed sued increases with redistricting on the to defend the Legislature, Hunhoff said. horizon after the 2020 Census. Haugaard Haugaard said there are hundreds of Dinner 11:30 AM explained that Virginia was involved in thousands of dollars spent every year by Sale 1:00 pm 531 protracted litigation only to fi nd out that state government on outside legal coun- PB Angus Sire: Baldridge Beast Mode B074 it had no standing in the lawsuit since it sel. To request a catalog with production and ultrasound data: didn’t have a law like the one proposed in “It baffl es me why the Legislature Text your address to 605-350-3360, request one on our website, or give us a call. HB1004. chooses to hamstring itself,” Haugaard Jonathan & Joy (605) 350-0018 • Andrew & Missy (605) 350-3360 “This bill seems to give us the abili- said. Sale at the farm: 39088 224th St., Alpena, SD ty to defend ourselves,” Haugaard said. The House endorsed the bill on a vote Storm Date: March 14, Check website for updates “This is just addressing the what ifs.” of 52-15. It now goes to the Senate. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Public Notices Venture Communications Child immunization standards will stay in place
basic phone service charges Dana Hess said. “This is a personal rights issue, Nicholas Hill of Rapid City said Community News Service not a medical issue.” his sister Tammy, who was born in Universal Telephone County 911 tax collected by PIERRE — In a debate that pit Kevin Barry, a New York attor- 1966, was exposed to measles at her Services Venture Communications) personal freedom versus public ney and author of the book “Vaccine six-week check-up. Measles attacked Under the Telecommunica- • Access to operator services- tions Act of 1996, “Universal Tele- No additional charge health, the House Health and Hu- Whistleblower,” noted that while her brain, giving her measles en- phone Service” means basic tele- • Access to directory assis- man Services Committee came down there is nothing in HB1235 to keep cephalitis. Her brain damage left her phone service is available to all tance-per call $.85. on the side of public health. Defeat- parents from getting their children in institutional care until she died at • (Note: If you call a long-dis- consumers. Universal telephone ed by that committee Tuesday was a immunized, it sets a dangerous stan- 49. service is voice grade access tance company for assis- to the telecommunications net- tance, there may be a charge bill that would remove the mandate dard when the state mandates im- “We all have a responsibility to work, including local usage, from that carrier) that schoolchildren have immuniza- munization. protect those who cannot protect touch tone calling, single party • Access to long distance tele- tions. “It’s a bad result when the state themselves,” Hill said. service, access to emergency phone companies-$6.50 makes decisions for the individual,” Mya Olson, president of South • (Note: Monthly fl at rate man- The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Lee 911 services, access to opera- Qualm, R-Platte, started the often Barry said. Dakotans for Informed Consent, said tor services, access to directory dated by the FCC) assistance, access to long dis- • Residential access recovery emotional, more than two and half Barry urged lawmakers to not vaccines do not receive the prop- tance telephone service and dis- charge- $3.00 hour hearing by saying that HB1235 only pass HB1235, but to do it with er testing before they are released to counted services to qualifying • (Note: Monthly fl at rate man- was not an anti-vaccination bill, but a veto-proof majority as he predict- the public. dated by the FCC) low-income consumers. rather a medical freedom bill. ed that the governor would be under “One size medicine does not fi t Venture’s current charges for • Low income monthly dis- the Universal Telephone Service counts to qualifying consum- HB1235 said no child in a pub- tremendous pressure to veto the bill. all,” Olson said. “When you coerce are: ers-$7.25; Enhanced Lifeline lic or nonpublic school would be re- Speaking in opposition to the bill consent, you lose trust.” • Basic Monthly local residential is also available quired to receive immunizations as a was Secretary of Health Kim Mal- Parents have choices in the cur- service, no time limit on calls: • (Note: Toll blocking is avail- sam-Rysdon who said that vaccina- rent system, according to Rep. Sc- able upon request.) condition of enrollment. This would $18.00 ensure, Qualm said, that “they shall tions are one of the best ways to pro- yller Borglum, R-Rapid City. “We • Touch tone calling service-No If you have any questions on additional charge Universal Services, please call not be discriminated against for re- tect public health. still give people plenty of opportu- • Access to emergency service- Venture toll free by dialing 1-800- fusing an unwanted medical inter- “What we know is that vaccines nities and choices to not vaccinate,” No additional charge 824-7282. vention.” work,” Malsam-Rysdon said. “We Borglum said. • (Note: where applicable, Published March 4, 2020 at the approximate cost of $78.11. Dr. Neil Rohe, a chiropractor from know that vaccines are safe.” After making a motion to pass the Sioux Falls, questioned the safety of Mike Radke of Huron said his son legislation, Rep. Julie Frye-Mueller, vaccinations. has a compromised immune system R-Rapid City, said, “This isn’t some- Property tax relief fund “There is no procedure that’s per- that kept him in isolation when he thing we should be forcing on par- fectly safe,” Rohe said. “You have no was younger. He was able to send ents to do. I don’t think it’s our right guarantees in the practice of health his son to school, Radke said, be- to tell parents what they can and fails to make the ballot care.” cause other students were immu- can’t do with their children.” Currently students may opt out nized against the diseases that could That do-pass motion failed on a Dana Hess “We don’t have a wind- of the immunizations standards if hurt his son. committee vote of 2-10. A vote to Community News Service fall of money,” Bartels they have a medical exemption, a His son’s doctors told him that it send the bill to the 41st day, a means PIERRE — House mem- said. “There are times religious exemption or are home- was safe to send his son to school for disposing of legislation, was ap- bers voiced support for when we need that cash.” schooled. because the immunizations of the proved by a vote of 10-2. property tax relief on Rep. Jean Hunhoff said “Religious exemptions are not be- other students “would be all the pro- Thursday, but not for the state already has trust ing honored in South Dakota,” Rohe tection that he would need.” the way it was offered in funds worth $189 million HJR5003. and asked her colleagues House Joint Resolution if they wanted to put more Abortion bill meets rare defeat in committee 5003, if approved by both taxpayer money in another the House and Senate, account. Dana Hess chairman, Rep. Lee Qualm, R-Platte. Qualm cut off Sevi- would have put on the bal- “Is that what we’re all Community News Service er twice, once during his testimony and again while he lot a constitutional amend- about?” she asked. “Do PIERRE — According to the Right to Life lobbyist, in was offering rebuttal to opponent testimony. ment to create a property you want another savings the past 49 years the South Dakota Legislature has ap- Opposing the bill was Dale Bartscher, representing tax relief trust fund. Ev- account?” proved 60 bills and resolutions protecting the lives of South Dakota Right to Life. ery year the fund would be Rep. Drew Dennert, R- the unborn. Wednesday, a pro-life bill was defeated by “Simply because a bill calls itself ‘pro-life’ does not stocked with 50% of the Aberdeen, asked lawmak- the House State Affairs Committee. mean that it is well-written,” Bartscher said, noting unobligated funds avail- ers to look toward the fu- HB1225 would keep the state from spending any that South Dakota already has laws forbidding the state able at the end of the fi s- ture. funding on “convenience” abortions. The bill’s sponsor, funding of abortion. “HB1225 is totally unnecessary.” cal year. The other 50% of “This could be huge for Rep. Julie Frye-Mueller, R-Rapid City, said a convenience Dianna Miller, representing the South Dakota Net- those funds would go to our state,” Dennert said, abortion was any abortion performed not to save the life work Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, said a the budget reserve fund. benefi ting the children and of the mother or due to incest or rape. portion of the bill that would outlaw federal grants that In 2030 interest from grandchildren of South Da- “This bill does not take a position on whether life be- pass through the state would put domestic abuse shel- the fund would be used kotans. gins at conception or abortion is murder,” Frye-Mueller ters out of business. for property tax relief. The Rep. Lee Qualm, R- said. “This bill makes clear that this state favors life.” “We will lose that funding,” Miller said. resolution’s sponsor, Rep. Platte, said there are 43 Frye-Mueller said that secular humanism has been es- A veteran lobbyist, Miller said she was mystifi ed by Caleb Finck, R-Tripp, said million acres of land in tablished as a religion and that one of the precepts of some portions of the bill. “I can’t even understand parts the Legislature had plenty the state and that doesn’t that religion are that life does not begin at conception. of it,” Miller said. of time to fi gure out what count commercial and res- By funding abortions, the state would be promoting a The committee tabled the bill on a vote of 10-3. that property tax relief idential property. He es- religion and running afoul of the First Amendment, she would look like. timated that if the fund said. “This body tends to eventually had $200 mil- Christopher Sevier, a former military lawyer from Bir- solve problems on a dai- lion, the interest off that mingham, Alabama, told the committee that if it were to ly basis,” Finck said, not- would be $6 million. pass HB1225, the federal government would follow suit. ing that the Legislature has “This does nothing for “We’re going to get every aspect of the federal gov- a tradition of embracing property tax relief,” Qualm ernment out of the abortion funding business,” said Se- plans that offer property said. “It’s a pittance.” vier, who testifi ed by telephone. tax relief. Finck agreed, to a point. It doesn’t matter, Sevier said, that the state has laws Property tax relief legis- “Is that a lot for proper- on the books about abortion funding. lation was usually the re- ty tax relief? No. But it is “It provides the correct and honest federal and state sult of a windfall of one- something.” constitutional basis for why the state must never, ever time money, according to The resolution was de- get into the abortion funding business,” Sevier said of Rep. Hugh Bartels, R-Wa- feated in the House by a HB1225. tertown. vote of 22-43. Sevier’s arguments for the bill seemed to form a re- petitive pattern that got the best of the committee’s Deer licenses approved for House split on special education nonresident landowners Dana Hess dent to change their be- Community News Service havior for that day, he Dana Hess of them got a license for PIERRE — The S.D. said. Community News Service themselves and a fami- House of Representatives The bill failed on a 33- PIERRE — Monday the ly member, that would be was split Tuesday on a bill 33 vote with four members S.D. House of Representa- about 1,400 licenses. that would set timelines excused. Wiese said she tives approved a bill that “You’re not talking a lot for notifying parents about would ask to have the bill would allow nonresident of numbers,” Brunner said. tests and assessments for reconsidered. landowners to get deer and “Biologically, it’s insignifi - special education students. antelope hunting licenses cant, the number it would HB1218 would require if they fail to get a license affect.” schools to reply in one in the West River prairie Rep. Tom Pischke, R- business day to a parent deer season or the fi rearm Dell Rapids, warned seeking to know when a HAND COUNTY VALUATION NOTICES IN THE MAIL antelope season. against out-of-staters buy- test or assessment would According to HB1184, ing up land to qualify for be administered to their a nonresident landowner the deer licenses. child. It would also require The Hand County Director of Equalization office reminds would be able to hunt on “We are guaranteeing that parents be given the property owners that 2020 assessment notices will be in the mail his land and an immediate that nonresidents get a report on that test or as- by March 1, 2020. These are the valuations assessed to your family member would also tag,” Pischke said. sessment fi ve days prior to property as of November 1, 2019 for the tax year 2020 with taxes be eligible for the licens- Rep. Lee Qualm, R- meeting with school offi - es. The nonresident must Platte, said it was ridicu- cials to discuss it. payable in 2021. We remind people to compare assessments to have a minimum of 640 lous to think that someone “Parents are encouraged assessments and taxes to taxes when comparing to previous years. acres to qualify. would spend $1 million on to be an equal partner in Changes to watch for this year are Ag land values which in- The bill’s sponsor, land just to be guaranteed the special education pro- Rep. Thomas Brunner, R- a deer license. cess,” said Rep. Marli Wi- creased less than 1% (.98%) totally county-wide this year, with crop Nisland, said the law was “They’re already out ese, R-Madison, noting soils increasing .68% and non-crop soils 5.22%. This is determined similar to a program al- there paying taxes,” Qualm that the passage of the bill by the Productivity Formula approved by the state legislature ready in place for resident said of the nonresident would “help parents ad- landowners. landowners, noting that vocate in the most effec- several years ago. No other assessment changes were required this Rep. Herman Otten, R- they also contribute to an- tive way possible for their year. Lennox, said last year the imal habitat. Nonresident child.” Finally, a reminder that Local Boards of Equalization meet Game, Fish and Parks De- landowners are “feeding Rep. Erin Healy, D-Sioux th th partment offered 11,000 them every single day.” Falls, said school staffs al- the third Monday in March (16 ) and run through Friday (20 ). West River deer tags. He Rep. Dayle Hammock, ready have enough tasks Township clerks may pick up their assessment books at our office wondered if the new li- R-Spearfi sh, said last year and the notifi cation issue the week of March 9th. isn’t a statewide problem. censes would be added the state spent $900,000 If you have questions concerning your notice or valuation, to that number, putting reimbursing landowners “This bill is written in too much pressure on the for deer depredation costs. response to one incident in please stop in the office or call us at 605-853-2115. deer population, or includ- “Anything to decrease one district which was re- ed in the 11,000 licenses the number of animals is solved,” Healy said. and crowding out resident going to help lower costs,” Notifying parents about hunters. Hammock said. assessments is as good as This notification was missed by The Miller Press staff for earlier Brunner said that ac- The bill was approved telling a student when they publication. We appologize for any inconvenience to our readers or cording to GFP, the new by the House on a vote of are being observed, said The Director of Equalization office. Thanks law would pertain to about 54-14 and now goes to the Rep. Ray Ring, D-Vermil- 700 landowners and if all Senate. lion. That could lead a stu- Classifieds www.themillerpress.com • Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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For us, our grandkids, neighbors, friends and en- many talents and inter- a family, and that I have faced per- number one priority is our family. tire South Dakota community lifted ests, and a dear friend. He sonally. In May of 2019, I was diag- Mike has been with me every step us throughout my cancer treatment. was one of those fellows nosed with a malignant, high-grade, of the way—from the biopsies when I was humbled by how many peo- who would give the shirt Richard P. Holm MD aggressive tumor near my sciatic we didn’t know for sure what the ple reached out to us to offer assis- off his back to help you, if ly full of cancer, he told nerve—a sarcoma. Prior to the di- diagnosis was, to the chemo treat- tance. We are fortunate to have such needed. When he was di- me he was getting enough agnosis, I had been experiencing a ments, to caring for me post-sur- an amazing community in Pierre and agnosed with cancer of meds and was comfort- lot of pain and was visiting the doc- gery and through radiation. He nev- Fort Pierre, and around the state. So the pancreas spread to liv- able. Most important, he tor frequently. We knew something er complained and he sat with me many people have contacted me to er, he, his daughters, and was absolutely not fearful was going on but weren’t sure what in that hospital room at Mayo Clin- let me know they’re praying for my his friends knew how this but courageously accepting exactly we were dealing with. After ic for days on end. Many times he recovery. Their prayers and our faith was likely going to go. But of the dying process. we got the diagnosis, Mike and I sat came straight to Rochester after the in God got us through this hard time. we didn’t realize how gra- In comparison, I fi nd our kids down and told them about Senate fi nished voting so he could Many have also shared their own ciously he would handle it tragic and too common the sarcoma. We were all devastat- be with me during treatment and stories with cancer, and how it af- his dying process until it that patients and families ed. While it was hard for the kids to drive me the six hours back home fected their families. happened. are overwhelmed with a hear, they were incredibly support- to Fort Pierre afterward. He was We know we aren’t the fi rst fam- He was treated and tru- fear of death. Some sug- ive. As a family, we talked about my rock during this whole process. ily to fi ght a diffi cult health bat- ly helped by chemotherapy gest this disabling dread our plan of action to beat this can- When you get married you prom- tle, and we won’t be the last. Many for a while, but gradually comes from our cultur- cer diagnosis. This involved chemo- ise to stick with your spouse in sick- South Dakotans have been in a sim- the tumor cells developed al practice of covering up therapy, surgery and radiation at the ness and health, through the good ilar situation. I understand what resistance to the drugs and death with the intent to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. times and the bad. Mike has been by they’re going through, and it’s not the oncologist suggested make life easier. Thus, a We have now gone through all my side throughout the most diffi cult easy. Mike and I are praying for no more chemo. He was lifelong apprehension and the treatments recommended by my time of my life. Just knowing that he them. ready to have only pain running from death has team of doctors. This month I was was sitting in the chair next to me I’m so grateful to those who have meds and hospice. In the become the norm. able to “ring the bell” at the Mayo during my treatment helped me to included our family in their prayers. end, per his direction, with Bottom line, too many Clinic, which signifi es a successful know that I wasn’t fi ghting this bat- When times get tough, South Dako- the help of hospice and the people choose to be end to the treatment. I’ll continue to tle alone. tans come together to help each oth- caring people at the small- dragged through unneces- go back for monitoring to make sure Our family and friends have also er out. I’ve seen it fi rsthand, and town nursing home, he sary suffering at their end the cancer is totally gone, but I’m been incredibly supportive. When words cannot express how much I shuffl ed off this mortal coil of life, and too often doc- feeling good and we’re optimistic. you receive a cancer diagnosis, appreciate everyone’s support. comfortably, surrounded tors and nurses comply. by his family and friends. We could do a better job Fortunately, he had stopping unnecessary med- Noem signs legislation to protect and a compassionate and icines, touching our pa- grounded primary care tients more and providing doctor and oncologist team comfort to not only the pa- help victims of human traffi cking who were realistic and tient, but to the patient’s knew when to stop inter- family as well. Signs 24 Bills on cracks down on traffi ckers dards to promulgate rules nostic and warranty work. vention; loving daughters Dying people have the and provides for victims regarding certifi cation. HB1105 – An act to re- and friends to surround right to ask for and be re- Variety of Topics through expanded services HB1033 – An act to pro- vise certain provisions re- him with support; plen- and resources.” vide for the prevention of garding restrictions on assured that enough com- PIERRE, S.D. - Gover- ty of ready-to-heat-and- Noem’s legislation received aquatic invasive species State Investment Council fort medicine will be pro- nor Kristi Noem last week eat tater-tot-like hot-dish- unanimous support from contamination in public members. vided and that it’s going to signed legislation to better es; an advanced directive both chambers of the leg- waters and to declare an HB1106 – An act to au- be alright. Our profession protect and help victims of that said he was not to islature. HB1047 takes a emergency. thorize the state invest- has been improving in this human traffi cking in South have medical intervention four-pronged approach to HB1039 – An act to re- ment offi cer to include an regard, but certainly could Dakota. if pointless; and plenty of protect South Dakota from vise the rule-making au- indemnity provision in cer- do better. When it’s time, “People are not for pain medicine for com- human traffi cking by: thority of the Human Re- tain investment-related it’s important that we all sale in South Dakota,” fort. When I visited him Ensuring traffi ckers sources Commissioner documents. have the opportunity for said Noem. “For years, I’ve two days before his death, are prosecuted for their regarding the drug screen- HB1120 – An act to au- a comfortable death, just worked to build systems despite an expanding bel- like my neighbor. crimes by amending the ing program for certain thorize the governing body that protect our state from criminal code to add “pur- state employees. of a second or third class the horrors of human traf- chaser” and prevent a de- HB1047 – An act to re- municipality to act as a Colored Paper & Printer Paper fi cking, and this bill takes fense of “consent” or “mis- vise certain provisions re- planning and zoning com- another step in the right take of age.” garding human traffi cking. mission. in stock at direction. I’m grateful for Paving a path to a HB1048 – An act to re- SB9 – An act to repeal the overwhelming bipar- clean record for minor vic- vise certain requirements the Department of Labor The Miller Press- 605-853-3575 tisan support we received tims with convictions for for certain advisory com- and Regulation’s retire- for this legislation that crimes they were forced to mittees under the Board of ment plan and to transfer commit. Medical and Osteopathic plan members and funds Increasing access to Examiners, Board of Nurs- to the South Dakota Retire- victim resources that in- ing, and Board of Social ment System. cludes reimbursement of Work Examiners. SB31 – An act to revise expenses like hospital stays HB1051 – An act to re- and repeal certain provi- and mental health coun- vise certain provisions re- sions relating to the South seling. garding public access to Dakota Retirement System. This legislation builds voter registration data. SB32 – An act to revise on Noem’s work in 2019 HB1058 – An act to re- certain provisions regard- that further defi nes coer- vise certain provisions re- ing the administration of cion and strengthens pros- garding water development certain family and surviv- ecution against traffi ckers. districts. ing spouse benefi ts of the In Congress, Noem was an HB1059 – An act to re- South Dakota Retirement outspoken advocate on leg- vise certain provisions re- System. islation that protects peo- garding hunting with SB34 – An act to es- ple against human traffi ck- drones. tablish a qualifi ed benefi t ing and championed the feed and to declare an preservation arrangement decade’s most comprehen- emergency. for eligible members of the sive anti-traffi cking initia- HB1074 – An act to re- South Dakota Retirement tive. vise certain provisions re- System. Noem also signed the garding the required time SB50 – An act to revise following bills last week: that sexual assault kits be certain provisions regard- HB1007 – An act to re- preserved. ing the practice of a certi- quire certain adjustments HB1084 – An act to in- fi ed registered nurse anes- Want Big WiFi to the assessed value of ag- crease the maximum al- thetist. ricultural land if factors lowable height of certain SB54 – An act to reg- impact the land’s produc- vehicles carrying baled ulate the use of auxiliary INTERNET NEWS? tivity and to require those HB1082 – An act to re- containers. adjustments to be docu- vise the conditions under In addition, she signed mented which a licensed vehicle these six bills into legisla- HB1023 – An act to per- dealer may display or sell tion on Monday: mit the secretary of reve- certain vehicles. HB1026 – An Act to re- Venture wants to know how interested Miller nue to issue cease and de- HB1086 – An act to re- vise certain provisions re- sist orders and to impose peal certain fees charged lating to use of security a civil penalty on certain by a clerk of courts. for cleanup and remedi- residents are in having us build out a fiber public auctions. HB1091 – An act to re- ation of environmental HB1032 – An act to re- vise provisions regarding problems. network for super-fast internet speeds. You’re vise the authority of the the compensation of mer- HB1041 – An Act to re- Board of Education Stan- chandise dealers for diag- vise provisions authoriz- invited to stop by anytime from 11am to 3pm to ing state employees to opt- out of the state employee learn more and get a FREE mini Blizzard: health plan and to declare an emergency. HB1063 – An Act to re- Wed., from 11am-3pm vise certain provisions re- 3GXIN garding the purchase, dis- tribution, and sale of Dairy Queen in Miller tobacco products to per- sons under the age of twenty-one. We hope to see you there! HB1080 – An Act to re- vise certain provisions re- garding grain buyers. HB1081 – An Act to ex- empt from alcoholic bev- erage regulations certain uses of alcohol by postsec- ondary institutions. SB28 – An Act to repeal provisions regarding the re- stricted real estate broker’s license for auctioneers and to revise certain provisions 852-2224 • www.venturefibernow.com regarding real estate licens- ing. Cornerstone Group © 2020 Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com New @ the Library Paving a path for economic progress Mary Breitling Governor Kristi Noem progress and will help us welcome Thompson, the General Manager of Director, Hand County Public Library A programmer can’t do her job new industries into our state. the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Tele- 605-853-3693 • [email protected] without a computer. A farmer can’t Another critical tool is high-speed phone Authority, told me about a do his job without a combine. A internet. In today’s marketplace, teacher in Timber Lake who would photographer can’t get the job done businesses require high-speed con- send videos to her students. Students Would you like help Trilogy #3 by Mary Alice without a camera. nection to stay competitive, mar- would have to start downloading saving some money? 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But it’s hard to di- announce we can now fax An Essential Guide to making a pretty good case As much as anything, And that’s what’s a lit- gest it as welcoming in any items, along with make Computer and Cyber that the state Legislature the bill would have applied tle concerning about one way, though people have color copies, and scan. Security for Beginners, should only meet every to precious few young peo- of State Sen. Al Novstrup’s surely said worse things. Preschool Story Time Including Ethical Hacking, two years. ple — people who might comments at last week’s Novstrup is right that we also continues and meets Risk Assessment, Social That probably isn’t the well have enough strife legislative cracker bar- have a lot of freedom here the fi rst Monday of every Engineering, Attack and intent, but it could be a in their lives without the rel here in town. The Ab- in South Dakota. We tend month at 11 a.m. Our Defense Strategies, and takeaway. state’s interference. erdeen Republican offered to be hands-off, but we participants listen to a Cyberwarfare by Lester Such a move might cut There’s already an LGBT his take on a solution for also make some peculiar few stories and complete Evans; Rugged Trails down the number of social stigma that extends far be- folks who don’t like how exceptions that can make a craft. Remember, all and Ragged Shoes: Joys bills introduced during the yond our state’s borders. It things or going or what’s life diffi cult, generally for preschoolers along with an and Heartaches of Lora session, which would be a doesn’t need to be fueled being discussed in Pierre. minority populations. adult helper are welcome. Heatwole in Mountain welcome change. here at home. Those are is- “I live here, and you’ve Those people are South On a not so fun side, Missions 1926-1936 by The perception is that sues best navigated by in- all got the freedom,” he Dakotans, too. We don’t tax forms have arrived and Janis Good; *How to Hide South Dakota legislators dividuals, their families said. “I’m not asking any- all have to agree. But we are available to be picked an Empire: A History of the spend most of their time and loved ones. body to leave, I’m just tell- should stop targeting them up in the library. Greater United States by talking about the so-called Some of the discussion ing you the way it’s set up with questionable and un- Now, back to the fun Daniel Immerwahr; When “social” bills that deal with has been picked up in the is, if you like what we’re needed legislation. We stuff, the library has added Babies Read: A Practical divorce, the LGBT popu- national press, which has doing, stay. If you don’t, have to attract more people these new titles: Guide to Help Young lation, bathrooms and the painted South Dakota with fi nd a place that fi ts you to our state, not encour- New in Fiction: *A Children with Hyperlexia, like. That’s not really the a broad brush as back- better. And I don’t mean age those who are here to Long Petal of the Sea: A Asperger Syndrome case. wards and unwelcoming. that in a hostile way, it’s think about leaving. novel by Isabel Allende; and High-functioning Most topics at the Capi- Some might be just fi ne just the way things work. This editorial was origi- The Scent Keeper by Autism by Audra Jensen; tol are far more mundane. with our designation as If I thought I could fi nd a nally published in the Feb. Erica Bauermeister; *The Reading Too Soon: How But there’s still a reason backward compared with better state, I would move 15 Aberdeen American Country Guesthouse by to understand and Help the state is always in the much of the rest of the na- there.” News. Robyn Carr; The Sisters the Hyperlexic Child by headlines. It’s because we tion, and that’s perfect- of Summit Avenue by Susan Martins Miller; The seem to have more than Lynn Cullen; *A Willing Digital Big Bang: How to our share of bills that tar- Murder by Jude Deveraux; Survive the Internet: The get small populations, Collateral Damage by Cybersecurity Science Every could well be unconstitu- Lynette Eason; *The Business Must Live by tional or just seem fl at-out Wives by Tarryn Fisher; Phil Quade; How Reading unnecessary. *Cinnamon Roll Murder by Changed My Life by Anna Maybe a biennial legis- Sale Report — Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 Joanne Fluke; *Red Velvet Quindlen; Being Perfect lative session would rein in the silliness. FEEDERS Corey/Rob Baruth Cupcake Murder by Joanne by Anna Quindlen; The Kolousek Farms 33 blk/bwf steers...... 638# ...... $159.75 Fluke; When You See Me: Universal Christ: How In North Dakota (and 88 F1 bwf steers...... 703# ...... $150.25 10 black steers...... 517# ...... $173.00 a novel by Lisa Gardner; a Forgotten Reality Can Montana, Nevada and Tex- 76 F1 bwf steers...... 782# ...... $143.75 28 blk/bwf heifers...... 568# ...... $141.00 Signs: The Secret Language Change Everything We as), state lawmakers only 67 Herf/Rwf steers...... 726# ...... $142.00 21 blk/bwf heifers...... 487# ...... $156.00 16 Herf/Rwf steers...... 615# ...... $154.50 Ed Blindauer of the Universe by Laura See, Hope For, and Believe meet every other year, 80 F1 bwf BV heifers...... 717# ...... $134.25 and those states all seem 65 black heifers ...... 692# ...... $130.75 Lynne Jackson; *Heaven by Richard Rohr; Buy 85 F1 bwf BV heifers...... 621# ...... $145.75 7 black heifers ...... 542# ...... $135.00 Mike Schaefer and Hell by John Jakes; Yourself the f*cking Lilies: to function perfectly well. Larry Haak While it’s arguably amus- 65 blk/bwf steers...... 848# ...... $140.00 *The Other Mrs. by Mary And Other Rituals to Fix 10 black steers...... 674# ...... $149.50 47 blk/red/chx heifers...... 702# ...... $128.75 Kubica; *The Silent Patient Your Life from Someone ing to toss out that idea Lammers Ranch 18 blk/red/chx heifers...... 796# ...... $128.25 by Alex Michaelides; Who’s Been There by Tara and poke the establish- 65 black steers ...... 806# ...... $141.50 10 blk/red/chx steers...... 617# ...... $157.25 ment, bills that target small 10 black steers...... 674# ...... $149.50 Gerald/Drew Kraft Double Down by Fern Schuster Rob Schlechter 39 blk/bwf heifers...... 598# ...... $141.00 Michaels; The Summer’s *Available for download groups of residents of our 55 black steers ...... 743# ...... $147.25 11 blk/charx heifers ...... 498# ...... $152.00 End: Lowcountry Summer on SD Titles to Go state who likely struggle 25 black steers ...... 589# ...... $159.50 Richie Couch with personal issues — di- Dan Lammers 19 blk/bwf steers...... 618# ...... $160.00 vorce and sexual orienta- 40 black steers ...... 783# ...... $141.50 8 blk/charx steers ...... 488# ...... $176.50 9 black steers...... 631# ...... $155.50 15 blk/bwf heifers...... 566# ...... $145.50 tion, for instance — are Dennis/Charlie Fawcett 5 black heifers ...... 449# ...... $152.50 not. 57 black steers ...... 662# ...... $158.50 Ted Mines Unless those folks are 74 blk/bwf steers...... 765# ...... $141.75 28 black steers ...... 654# ...... $158.50 73 blk/bwf heifers...... 717# ...... $130.00 5 black steers...... 558# ...... $161.00 causing societal problems, 29 blk/bwf heifers...... 606# ...... $141.00 Broadaxe Ranch 15 black heifers...... 519# ...... $151.00 they deserve to be left Richard Sinkie & Sons alone much the way ev- 149 blk/bwf steers...... 754# ...... $143.25 86 blk/bwf steers...... 680# ...... $150.50 19 blk/red/charx heifers...... 714# ...... $127.50 erybody else wants to be. Jon Saienga 4 black/red heifers...... 563# ...... $137.50 That just seems reason- 62 charx steers...... 743# ...... $147.25 Christensen Ranch able. Ryan/Jan Urban 9 charx/blk steers...... 601# ...... $160.00 68 blk/bwf steers...... 805# ...... $144.00 19 chx/blk heifers ...... 595# ...... $137.25 People who get married Duane Wagner Hanson Bros. should feel obliged to work 66 blk/bwf steers...... 807# ...... $143.60 11 Red Angus steers ...... 551# ...... $166.25 hard on their relationship 65 blk/bwf steers...... 817# ...... $139.75 15 red/blk heifers...... 580# ...... $142.25 and foster a healthy, nur- 75 blk/bwf steers...... 735# ...... $144.85 Adam Schmiedt Tom/Andy Geppert 7 blk/charx steers ...... 612# ...... $157.50 turing, loving environment 63 blk/bwf heifers...... 741# ...... $130.35 (unweaned) for their children, if they Josh Larson 7 blk/charx steers ...... 565# ...... $135.50 86 red/charx steers...... 674# ...... $149.50 Dan Meier have them. Some don’t, 80 red/blk/chx heifers...... 704# ...... $132.25 and that’s a failure. But Craig Jensen 6 blk/bwf steers...... 530# ...... $171.00 45 blk/red/charx steers...... 712# ...... $146.50 4 blk/bwf heifers...... 655# ...... $134.50 South Dakota doesn’t need Rod Geppert a law removing irreconcil- 46 blk/red/charx steers...... 598# ...... $156.75 80 blk/red/charx heifers...... 657# ...... $140.00 11 blk/red steers...... 534# ...... $171.00 able differences as a rea- 27 blk/red/charx heifers...... 559# ...... $138.00 Dalton Mahrt son for divorce — especial- Rob Baruth 3 blk/red steers...... 495# ...... $173.00 ly knowing relationships 81 blk/bwf heifers...... 724# ...... $131.00 3 blk/red steers...... 640# ...... $156.50 25 blk/bwf heifers...... 647# ...... $133.25 5 blk/red heifers...... 498# ...... $141.00 rife with dysfunction set horrible examples for chil- Sale Report — Friday, February 28th, 2020 dren and can damage them WEIGH-UPS emotionally and disrupt Heiferettes...... 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Jaimi Lammers | The Miller Press | March 4, 2020 MHS SENIORS Abby Ketelhut, left, and Talon Knox take a quick break during their busy school day. MHS SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
The countdown to Miller High School This week we highlight Abigail Ketel- graduation, which will be Sun., May 17, hut, daughter of Mark and Terice Ketelhut, Courtesy Dawn Joy | The Miller Press | March 4, 2020 2020 at 2 p.m., has begun. The following and Talon Knox, son of Aaron and Dot- MHS SENIOR guard, Josh Lesnar, drives around the key during the Rustlers’ last home game of the sea- is a fun inside look at our graduating se- tie Knox. son on Monday, Feb. 24. They lost to Stanley County 50-56. The Rustlers began post-season play in the niors. Region 6 Tournament on March 3.
What is your favorite What kind of music is Abigail: Stressful, fun, class and why? on your phone? and unforgettable. Deaf students’ education changes fails in Senate Abigail: English 4 be- Abigail: A little of Talon: Weird, funny Dana Hess “fair, free, appropriate edu- tricts aren’t fulfi lling their cause even though English everything. memories. Community News Service cation.” role in the education of can be challenging Mrs. Talon: Country music from What advice do you PIERRE — A bill that Progress on educational deaf students. Resel always fi nds a way to the 80’s and 90’s with 60’s have for underclassmen? would put the Depart- opportunities for the deaf “What we need is some- make it fun! and 70’s classic rock mixed Abigail: Enjoy every ment of Education clear- are held back, Nesiba said, one to hold those school Talon: English, because in. day you have and don’t ly in charge of develop- because of the jurisdiction- districts accountable,” Ne- even though I don’t under- What is your biggest wish any day away, it only ing services and programs al confusion between the siba said. stand grammar, my teacher fear? comes once. And always for deaf students failed Department of Education Deaf students have suf- is pretty alright. Abigail: Snakes, I really be kind to others! Wednesday in the S.D. and the Board of Regents. fered because of the way Tell us about your fi rst hate snakes A LOT. Talon: Broaden your ho- Senate. The department sets the state government funds ed- day of high school: Talon: Garter Snakes. rizon with new opportuni- SB117 called on the de- standards for schools while ucation, according to Sen. Abigail: I honestly don’t If you had an unlimit- ties that you wouldn’t nor- partment to offer programs the Board of Regents runs Susan Wismer, D-Britton. remember my fi rst day of ed source of money, how mally see yourself doing. and policies to be dissemi- the School for the Deaf. “I’m not proud of our high school. would you spend it? Where do you see nated through school dis- Passage of SB117 would shoestring approach to Talon: I honestly don’t Abigail: I’d most likely yourself in 10 years? tricts for the education stop “us from doing the government funding,” Wis- remember any of it. Since spend a lot of it on clothes Abigail: In 10 years I see of deaf and hard of hear- fi nger pointing,” Nesiba mer said, adding that the Freshman year, every- but then I would spend the myself having a job teach- ing students. Similar leg- said, about which entity budget pressure the state thing’s been a blur. rest on traveling! ing Kindergartners and a islation has been vetoed has control of deaf educa- puts on local schools is re- What is your best Talon: First I would go wonderful family. twice, according to the tion. fl ected in the lack of ser- memory of high school: buy a greenhouse and fi ll it Talon: In 10 years, I bill’s sponsor, Sen. Reyn- Nesiba said that during vices for deaf students. Abigail: Senior home- with plants. Then I would would at least hope to old Nesiba, D-Sioux Falls, the Senate Education Com- The bill failed on a vote coming. go home and take a nap have a wife and maybe who noted that the state mittee hearing there was of 18-17 because it didn’t Talon: Being able to knowing that life is good. my own landscaping/plant fails to give deaf students a testimony that school dis- reach the two-thirds major- hang out with friends dur- Describe your senior nursery business. ity needed for legislation ing schools “off-season”. year in three words: that includes an appropria- Limit on release of students’ tion. Nesiba indicated that he would ask to have the Senate approves new approach medical information fails in House bill reconsidered. Dana Hess Frye-Mueller noted that to Native American education Community News Service the disclosure applies far Student Dana Hess munity based schools. “We want rigor,” said PIERRE — Currently in beyond athletics. “This is Community News Service SB66, a 25-section bill, the bill’s main sponsor, South Dakota, the state ac- not just sports,” she said. PIERRE — Applause sets the criteria for schools Sen. Troy Heinert, D-Mis- tivities association requires “This is debate. This is News broke out in the Senate on designed to immerse sion. “We want success, that students who partic- choir.” Brooke Sargent, Wess- Wednesday afternoon after American Indian students but that success should be ipate sign a form that al- Rep. Paul Miskimins, R- ington, was recently that chamber unanimous- in their language and cul- defi ned on our terms.” lows the school access to Mitchell, said athletic train- named to the Academ- ly approved SB66, a bill to ture. Heinert said one com- their medical records. A ers opposed the bill be- ic High Honor list for the create Oceti Sakowin com- munity had a 50 percent bill that would squash that cause it would keep them fall semester at Minnesota dropout rate for the past 15 requirement failed Monday from informing coaches State University, Mankato. years. in the S.D. House of Repre- about a student’s injury. She is one of 915 students ttitude” sentatives. Miskimins said if a wres- Bob“Mr. A “Many of our kids do who qualifi ed by achieving not know their place in HB1104 would take tler had ringworm, the a 4.0, straight “A” average. this world,” Heinert said. away that requirement trainer would be unable History major, Torrey Prentice “We cannot continue to do in an effort to protect the to tell the coach about it, Anson, and mass com- MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER • CORPORATE TRAINER • BUSINESS & LIFE COACH the same thing and expect medical records of stu- causing the wrestler to in- munications major, Adam a different result.” dents, according to the fect his opponents. Bertsch, both of Miller, Want to take your business to a whole new level? Sen. Wayne Steinhau- bill’s sponsor, Rep. Julie Frye-Mueller said she have been named to the er, R-Hartford, said he re- Frye-Mueller, R-Rapid City. was made aware of the dean’s list for the fall 2019 Need more sales? viewed the coursework “It’s so overreaching for medical information disclo- semester at Black Hills Need marketing help? that the schools would use. medical information on a sure by concerned parents. State University, for main- child,” Frye-Mueller said “This is something taining a grade point aver- Need a business plan? “There is specifi c crite- ria at every grade level,” of the current form used that’s not going to go age of 3.5 or higher. Need customer service training? Steinhauer said. “This is a by the South Dakota High away,” Fry-Mueller said. I have helped thousands of business people just like you! disciplined approach.” School Activities Associa- “We have got to care about The bill was approved tion. “In order to just par- these kids’ privacy.” The bill was defeated on Sports Call or text today! 605-450-1955 on a vote of 35-0 and now ticipate, you have to sign goes to the House. away your private medical a vote of 22-46. www.mrattitudespeaks.com records.” SCORE BOARD Rustler Basketball Miller vs. Stanley Free throws County attempted/made February 24, 2020 Spencer Fernholz 4/4 Boys’ Varsity Trevor Werdel 3/2 Score: 50-56 Team Scoring FG 31% Spencer Fernholz 21 2 pt in the paint 10/24 Tyler Schumacher 15 3-pt FG 8/31 Trevor Werdel 6 Rebounds 28 Kaden Danburg 2 Assists 10 Steals 11 Turnovers 16 Fouls 13
Miller vs. Winner Tyra Gates 5 February 25, 2020 VonnaGail Schlechter 4 Girls’ Varsity Team: 20 Score: 45-54 Assist leaders Scoring Macie Werdel 4 Kadye Fernholz 22 Tyra Gates 3 VonnaGailSchlech- Team: 10 ter 15 Steal leader Tyra Gates 5 Kadye Fernholz 4 Abby Ketelhut 3 Team: 6 CREATING ENERGY YEAR-ROUND. Free throws Block leader attempted/made Kadye Fernholz 2 VonnaGail Schlech- Team: 3 ter 2/2 Team Rebound leaders 12 turnovers Kadye Fernholz 7 18 fouls
Miller at Highmore Trevor Werdel 2/1 February 28, 2020 Kaden Danburg 1/0 Boys’ Varsity Tyler Schumacher 5/4 Score: 48-74 Team Scoring FG 35% Tyler Schumacher 16 2 pt in the paint 14/26 Spencer Fernholz 9 3-pt FG 5/25 Josh Lesnar 8 Rebounds 28 Kaden Danburg 7 Blocked shots 1 Trevor Werdel 5 Assists 9 Visit to learn more Alex Schumacher 3 Steals 6 www.scoutcleanenergy.com Free throws Turnovers 24 attempted/made Fouls 12 Josh Lesnar 1/0