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FEBRUARY 12, 2021 $1.00 VOL. 12 NO. 6 FRIDAY School board approves prom plan Tea Area Community

By Wendy Sweeter ers will be screened. planned. She is working with districts, Tea Area has the low- Foundation accepting The Tea Area School Board During the dance, prom tick- the auditors on which of the est pay for paraprofessionals. approved a plan for prom ets will be required for entrance accounts should be custodial The board approved increasing brought forth by high school and masks will be required. Bot- accounts instead of trust and pay for current paraprofession- principal Collin Knudson and tled water and hand sanitizer agency. als by $2.72. grant applications the Covid Response Team. will be available. Esping also reviewed the Curriculum director Tonia The board approved prom Pictures will be allowed in five-year capital outlay plan. Warzecha reported on NWEA The Tea Area Community more of the following areas for scheduled for April 17 at 7 p.m., the commons and during grand She noted the capital outlay testing. Warzecha said the Foundation (TACF) is accepting the community: beautifi cation, with juniors and seniors invit- march only. Knudson said more formula was back to the full levy results were better than what grant applications through education, health, historical ing only Tea Area high school details are needed for the pic- of $3 per $1,000 valuation. The she was anticipating. She also March 12 from Tea area non- preservation, or safety. Funds students as dates. The grand ture section. plan includes plans for curricu- noted that they have some work profi t organizations. will not be granted to benefi t march will take place in the At after-prom, locker room lum rotation and new uniforms to do since they lost a year due This is the 16th year the specific individuals or for high school gym with the dance usage will be staggered for stu- for various sports and band. to Covid. TACF, an endowment fund budget defi cits. to follow in the middle school dents to change clothes. How to Special education director The board approved the of the Sioux Falls Area Grant applications can be gym and after-prom in the high handle food is a work in prog- Jody Taylor presented infor- resignations for Christina Van- Community Foundation, is fi lled out online atwww.sfacf. school gym and commons. ress. They will seek chaperones mation on special education DenHoek as paraprofessional able to provide grants to non- org/tea. Grants from this fund Planned Covid protocols who have been vaccinated to staffi ng. The district currently and Amanda Hanson as kitch- are awarded each April to the include live-streaming grand profi t organizations with plans the maximum extent possible. has fi ve open positions. Most of en site supervisor at Frontier. for projects that will benefit community of Tea thanks to march with spectators in the In the business manager re- them have been open for sever- They approved the new hires and enhance the quality of life the generosity of individuals, bleachers only. Masks are port, Chris Esping provided the al months. The reason they are of Hilary Callahan as school for residents of the Tea area businesses, community required of spectators and board with the trust and agency running into when trying to hire psychologist for the 2021-22 prom-goers until they walk report. At this time, few student paraprofessionals is the pay is school year and Kari Hall as community. organizations, honorariums Projects must promote one or and memorials. through the march. All prom-go- organizations had fundraisers too low. Of the 10 surrounding SCHOOL BOARD | Page 2 Tea youth makes it back to the wrestling mat after accident

By Crystal Dickelman Last July after he got off work, Tea sophomore Hunter Wilson headed to the local hardware store to pick up a few things. On his way home while driving his moped Wilson was struck by an SUV. He had no time to react to avoid the accident. Wilson attempted to get up after be- ing struck but soon realized something wasn’t right. Shortly after the accident, Wilson was informed by his doctors that he had broken his femur in half and dislocated his hip. Not the news anyone wants to receive, especially, a high Andrew Nielson entered the photo above in the Ducks Over Decoys contest. To view online, visit https://deltawaterfowl. school wrestler. org, go to the Get Involved tab and select the Ducks Over Decoys Photo Contest. Wilson was rushed to emer- gency surgery and now has a rod the length of his femur in his leg. Three days after the sur- Local hunter enters photo contest gery Wilson was sent home to start the long recovery process. By Anne Homan “I had a beginner mistake right in front of the blinds to At fi rst, Wilson needed help with Andrew Nielson, of Lennox, and only grabbed 1 CF card and give everyone a great opportu- everything. To get back to his not only shot his limit during unfortunately it was full after a nity to harvest some mallards,” normal daily routine, Wilson a hunting expedition with his few clicks,” said Nielson. said Nielson. “The morning had to start physical therapy. friends, but also shot a photo- “So I had to quickly run ended with full limits and the The fi rst month consisted of graph he is hoping will win him back to the pickup and grab an photo that I entered into the going to therapy three times a a spot on the Delta Waterfowl empty CF card but I was lucky Ducks over Decoys magazine week. Then the next four and Ducks Over Decoy calendar. enough to get back to my blind contest.” half months Wilson went to Nielson and seven of his that was set up about 20 yard To view Nielson’s entry in the therapy two times a week. Wil- friends, all of whom have day back to still be there to capture Ducks Over Decoys contest, vis- son continues to go to therapy Above,Tea Area High School Soph- jobs, prepared for the hunt the show.” it https://deltawaterfowl.org/, every other week. omore Hunter Wilson was able to during the weekend. Nielson had captured the go to the Get Involved tab and “The recovery was very hard. return to wrestling, after suffering perfect photo he titled “Sun- select the Ducks Over Decoys a broken femur (at right) in a moped “We had scouted this fi eld I had to work for every step I accident this summer. out a couple days prior and shine Mallards” and entered Photo Contest. took,” said Wilson. there had been about a 1,000 into the Delta Waterfowl Ducks Delta Waterfowl is The Duck With the help of his therapy they used to be, and he tries ducks feeding in the fi eld so we Over Decoys Photo Contest. Hunters Organization, a leading team and Wilson’s determina- to protect his leg more than he knew it would be a great hunt,” Photos are voted on by the conservation group founded at tion, he has been able to return used to. Besides that, he hasn’t said Nielson. public, with voting running until the famed Delta Marsh in Mani- to wrestling for the Tea Titans. had to change anything. Wilson When the time came to Feb. 15. Each person can vote toba, with its U.S. Headquarters On February 1 Wilson was is just glad to be able to get hunt, the hunters arrived at once per day. in Bismarck, North Dakota. able to get back onto the mat back to the mat this season. the location early and got all Nielson is happy with the We work to produce ducks for the fi rst time at the Tea ju- Wilson also wanted to say set up hours before sunrise to opportunity he was given that through intensive management nior varsity tournament. During thank you to the community. be ready. day as a hunter and a photog- programs and conservation of the tournament, Wilson went “Everyone has been so sup- Before legal shooting hours, rapher. breeding duck habitat. Delta 3-0, with two pins. portive of me and my recovery,” the ducks put on a great display “We had many fl ocks com- conducts vital waterfowl re- “It was so fun to see all my stated Wilson. for the hunters. Nielson, being ing into the spread of Dakota search, and promotes and pro- hard work show,” said Wilson. He appreciates the support an amateur photographer, got Decoy full body mallards and tects the continuing tradition Since the accident, Wilson and the enthusiasm others to work capturing the show put Lucky Duck spinners, but this of waterfowl hunting in North says he does wrestle differently. show for him to be back on on by the ducks. fl ock came in perfectly centered America. Somethings are harder than the mat. Department of Health announces drop in vaccination age to 75+ The South Dakota Depart- will also connect users to hos- ensuring residents can make facts document regarding the SD DOH, in partnership with provided step-by-step sample ment of Health announced the pital systems where they can the best health decisions for COVID-19 vaccine. Vault Health, Inc., also offers collection procedure while release of a web-based tool register to be contacted when themselves and their families. The Department of Health convenient at-home COVID-19 being assisted by trained med- to help South Dakotans best it’s their turn to get vaccinated, Our numbers are trending in also announced that beginning testing kits, available to all ical staff via a web conference identify which priority vacci- based on vaccine supply. the right direction and we are Monday, February 8th, 2021, South Dakota residents at no service. The sample is then nation group they fall under “We continue to innovate working non-stop to get vac- the age for vaccinating those cost to them. The saliva-based mailed back to a laboratory for in South Dakota’s vaccination and make COVID-19 vacci- cines distributed and in arms in Group 1D will be lowered to test can be requested by vis- medical analysis and results plan. The fi rst steps in identi- nation information easier to statewide.” those who are 75 and older. iting the Health Department are delivered users via email fying who and when a vaccine access for all South Dakotans,” Additionally, two infograph- This was previously 80 and (COVID.SD.GOV), and is geared within 24-48 hours. will be made available directly said Kim Malsam-Rysdon, Sec- ics were released depicting over and will continue to be de- towards people who have had For more information and correlates to the vaccine prior- retary of Health. “By empow- the vaccination process from creased in fi ve-year increments close contact(s) with confi rmed the latest resources, visit itization group individuals fall ering South Dakotans with registration to shot-in-arm for in the coming weeks as vaccine positive cases. COVID.SD.GOV. under. The easy to use portal the latest information, we are state residents and a myth and supply allows. Users of the kit follow a

TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 NEWS • 2 Under 150 active COVID-19 Finding ways to compete despite Covid-19 cases in Lincoln County By Crystal Dickelman for UDC, but the Senior Large By Kelli Bultena The SD Department of With Covid-19 canceling hip hop group received a partial The downward trend in ac- Health continues to vaccinate many children’s activities this bid to Worlds. tive COVID-19 cases has con- South Dakota residents. Every- past spring, many have been UDC and other dance pro- tinued for Lincoln County. As of one will eventually be eligible to waiting for the day when there grams are just starting to return Tuesday, Feb. 9 Lincoln County receive the COVID vaccination. would be some return to nor- to competitions, and everyone has 148 active COVID-19 cases However, priority populations malcy. is excited to see what the girls out of a total of 7,535 cases have been identifi ed to receive The dancers of Ultimate can do. reports the South Dakota De- the vaccination fi rst. Currently Dance and Cheer (UDC) in Tea, Jennifer Wilson’s daughter, partment of Health. the Department is on Group are getting their chance to re- Samantha, dances for one of There are now 7,312 recov- D of Phase 1, which includes turn to normal by being able to the UDC competitive teams. ered cases and 75 deaths also persons aged 65 years and compete again. She said, “We have been recorded in Lincoln County. older starting with 75 years When COVID-19 began back very lucky to be able to practice Statewide, South Dakota and older, high risk patients in March 2020, all of the com- and compete this year.” COVID-19 cases have are at (dialysis, post-transplant, and petition teams went to zoom The hardest part for the 2,244 active cases out of a active cancer), as well as high- calls. Those competitions were teams has been the additional total of 109,405 cases. risk residents in congregate soon canceled, as well. The rules that must be followed. There are 109 people cur- settings, residents in licensed girls had to take a very unwant- Wilson said that there are rently hospitalized because independent living facilities, ed break from competitions. capacity limits for most com- of COVID-19. SD DOH reports and residents of licensed group This fall, the UDC compet- petitions. Normally the parents that 1,809 Dakota residents homes. itive teams were able to start are allowed to watch all teams have died with COVID-19 as the Visit covid.sd.gov for the learning their routines for com- compete, however, the parents petitions. The teams have par- are only allowed to watch their cause or contributing factor. latest about vaccines, or call Samantha Wilson and Emma Zuraff competing for UDC. The U.S. reports 27,112,051 1-800-997-2880. ticipated in competitions for child’s team compete, and positive COVID-19 cases and Phase 2 in South Dakota, the past few weekends. They then they must leave. This has 465,648 deaths of as of Feb. which would include all individ- have competed in Oshkosh, been disappointing for some, the competitions. and supporters hope that the 9, 2021, according to John Hop- uals age 16 and older is slatted Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Min- as they are not able to enjoy all The teams look forward to girls can continue to have fun kins University and Medicine. to begin in May. nesota, and Sioux Falls, South the dancers’ hard work and see continuing to compete though, and be competitive in the fu- Dakota. Many teams compete what each team has to offer at as the year goes on. Parents ture, despite COVID-19.

Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership School board approves prom plan FREE Helping People. Changing Lives E SCHOOL BOARD | From 1 The board approved the timate in the next 5-7 years Valentines for Morgan Lane res- paraprofessional at the District TASK annual renewal report is 919 new students, with a idents. For library, traffi c is re- Education Center. that is needed to keep their potential of 1,037. turning and the summer read- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Superintendent Jennifer certifi cation. Lowery also reported on ing program planning was put In board reports, Lowery legislative. SB 177 is a 13-page on hold until the next meeting. Lowery recognized the board If your household income is below $57,000 for Board of Education Month. spoke on construction and bill that looks at public school For continuous school improve- She also thanked Sanford land. She presented informa- exemptions, open enrollment ment, they had a standards of  Get your taxes prepared FREE by certified volunteers at Health for their donation of tion on current development and activities. She was con- excellence meeting and held a Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership. $20,000 to the athletic depart- in the district. They looked at cerned about this bill. brainstorming session. ment and Herman Otten for the the number of doors in devel- For Sprouts, registration The board went into execu-  All returns are e-filed. use of his equipment to bring opments and multiplied by 0.4 for next year is going well and tive session at 7:52 p.m.  You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on the trusses on the top of the to get an estimate of potential classes are fi lling up. TASK is your 2020 Federal Tax Return. students. A conservative es- partnering with tLink to create CTE house. ICAP’s VITA Partners: CALL 1-605-940-1909 • University of Sioux Falls Turner County woman struck by suspect vehicle for an appointment. • United Way • And other local funders Last week, Tea sirens. When I more fence and went into one ER, the police offi cers and fi rst Weekly reported stepped outside I of her family’s cornfi elds. Po- responders that were there, that on Tuesday, saw a truck break lice offi cers saw her walking Haley Anderson for coming Feb. 2 a pursuit through the pas- around and called an ambu- to get me from the ER, and occurred in Lincoln ture fence and lance. for my coworkers for being so County. was heading to- Autumn was released from supportive.” ICAP is an equal opportunity provider and employer. During the pur- ward the yard. I the hospital and sent home to suit, the suspect don’t remember recover with minor injuries. drove through what happened She added, “I am doing multiple fields afterward until I pretty good, just banged up. I WEDNESDAYS and farm places was sitting in the want to thank everyone for their in an attempt to passenger seat of thoughts and prayers, I know I March 3 – April 7 elude law enforce- a police car,” she was defi nitely being watched ment. While driving Autumn Haan, 16 hours after said. over. I also want to give thanks Noon – 1 p.m. through a farm in the accident Feb. 2. Autumn was hit to my parents, my cousins for Turner County, the by the suspect ve- coming right away and staying suspect vehicle struck a person hicle, which then broke through to fi x fence while we were at the who was in the yard. Autumn Haan was identifi ed as the individual struck by the suspect vehicle during last Valentine’s Day Serving Tuesday’s car chase. pancakes, Team Up for a Join the Avera Medical Group Autumn said that she was BREAKFBREAKFASTAST french toast, Integrative Medicine team as they eggs, sausage, home during her lunch break guide you through six weekly Sunday, Feb. 14th biscuits/gravy, to go check on some cows that virtual classes about your gut AM-12NOON hashbrowns, Healthy Gut were coming in soon. from 9 health. Topics will include Free will offering. juice and Group Support | Education | Resources “One did have a calf so after coffee. gut-nourishing food, mindfulness bringing the pair into the barn To benefi t the Tea American Legion Scholarship fund. techniques for stress, intermittent I ran inside the house to go fasting and more. change before heading back to TEA AMERICAN LEGION work. As soon as I was about to close the door to leave, I heard 368-5135 245 S. Main., Tea www.facebook.com/tea.legion

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 OPINION • 3 Inside this issue… Brady proves he’s the best, getting his seventh Super Bowl ring

here are so many om Brady has been the way they did. I know it the past three decades—the legislative issues From the winning Super didn’t help that Kansas City PAST THREE DECADES—it in South Dakota Bowls long before Speaking was without three starting almost seems unreal. Sun- that the public, and Editor Tmy high school son of Sports offensive linemen but, man, day’s Super Bowl title was T Kelli Bultena was even born and he just his seventh—the next most the legislators themselves, Anne Homan Patrick Mahomes had to fi ght only scratch the surface on. won another. for every pass it felt like and among quarterbacks is Joe Although I did not attend this It’s mind-blowing, the fact his receivers weren’t doing Montana with 4. past weekend’s legislative that Brady, at age 43, has him any favors. In a game So how much does Brady hold the event as safe as pos- won more Super Bowl titles titles over the years and now that many thought would be a have left in him? It’s crazy, but coffees, I did watch them on- he is playing for a team that line. I appreciate that option sible for the students. And the than any NFL franchise. Love shoot out, the Bucs, more or he doesn’t seem to be slowing District will have a live-stream him or hate him, there is no only had ONE Super Bowl win less, shut down the offense of down at all and I’m nervous, during this COVID year. I would in their team’s history before encourage others to seek out option of the grand march denying he is the G.O.A.T the Chiefs. knowing the Cowboys will for parents and community (Greatest Of All Time). Sunday night. The dominance I have no doubt that Ma- have to get through Brady to information, not only on the of New England got old (again, members. My son expressed it fi rst homes will be back, but this even get to the Super Bowl— topics that interest you — but unless you are a Patriots’ the people that these topics Although the numbers of and I agreed…The Bucs’ Tom one is going to sting. sigh. active COVID-19 cases con- Brady is much more likable fan) and it was nice to have a Brady sounds like he will But the even more pressing affect. Patriot-less Super Bowl—even “Topics” and “issues” boil tinue their downward trend than the Patriots’ Tom Brady. be back too—as the entire thought at the moment—how in the county and the state, Unless, of course you are New if Tom Brady remained. NFC looks on in fear. With the are we going to handle being down to real people — affect- The game surprised me. ing how they live. it is still important to contin- England fan. Perhaps it’s the win on Sunday night, Brady football-less? ue our precautions against fact that Tom Brady led New I didn’t expect the Bucs de- became the only quarterback You can fi nd the links to fense to dominate the Chiefs those legislative coffees on COVID-19. England to SIX Super Bowl to have won Super Bowls in our website at www.teaweekly. In this week’s paper, you’ll com. You can keep up with also notice a couple of “Fi- your local District 6 legislators nancial Section” pages (9 and through their columns that are 10). If you’re like me, this time published in this newspaper. of year is all about organizing, This week, you can fi nd them and getting ready for tax time. on page 7. It’s a good time to look at your In other news this week, we fi nancial health and to get learn that Tea Area will get to things in order. I thought the hold their annual prom. That articles were a good read. is exciting news for the Juniors If you have a story idea and Seniors of our communi- for us, send me an email at: ty. I’m glad to see the School [email protected] or call District has planned a way to 605-213-0049. ‘Promising Young Woman’ had particularly high hopes for “Promising Young Woman.” When Movie I I saw the fi rst trailer in Review early 2020, my instincts told me that this was going to Bob Garver be one of the most exciting, unpredictable, maybe even terrifying fi lms of the year. I and they all got drunk at the made it a point to see the fi lm same parties. on my 35th birthday because An opportunity presents it- something told me it was self for Cassie to avenge Nina going to be a monumental fi lm once and for all, and after that and I wanted to connect it to maybe she can settle down a monumental day. The good with Ryan. But fi rst she has news is that it is indeed one to get revenge on a complic- of the exciting, unpredictable, it classmate (Alison Brie), terrifying fi lms of 2020. The the school’s unsympathetic bad news is that with 2020, dean (Connie Britton), and an Bridges to History anything halfway competent amoral lawyer (Alfred Molina, By John Andrews mand for lawyers at the time Robinson in 1877. is going to be one of the most in a scene with distracting o South Dakotan with all the homesteading and He was among exciting, unpredictable, terrify- overacting from both him claim jumping, so the people and Mulligan). Then she can alive today shook the fi rst white ing fi lms of the year. It doesn’t the hand of our in Clark asked him to stay,” men to climb mean that this fi lm could hold move onto the attacker (Chris Timm told us. “One night a Black Elk Peak in its own against a proper holi- Lowell) at his bachelor party. Nfi rst governor, Arthur Mellette, or stood terrible storm came through, 1875 (his ashes day movie slate. She has no intention of letting with Valentine McGillycuddy probably a tornado, and the are interred atop Carey Mulligan stars as him off with a good talking-to, atop Black Elk Peak. But we town’s sewage got mixed the mountain), Cassie. Once a Promising but her master plan involves can still gain insight into the with the fresh water supply, was president of Young Woman with a bright so many things happening a men and women who helped setting off this great plague of the South Dakota future ahead of her in medical certain way that it can’t be shape our state through the cholera. As they cleaned up School of Mines school, Cassie dropped out chalked up to anything more people who study and portray the town, no one remembered and Technology along with her friend Nina than dumb planning and seeing their new attorney for and later mayor of dumber luck. The inexplicably them today as historical re-en- when the latter was raped quite some time. They went Rapid City. and practicing their religion.’ accurate forethought is a huge actors. and later died. Now Cassie to his law offi ce and sure McGillycuddy also served “He met with Red Cloud lives with her parents (Jen- fl aw in the script by writer-di- About fi ve years ago, I asked several re-enactors for enough, there he was — and as Indian agent on the Pine and others and they asked nifer Coolidge and Clancy rector Emerald Fennell, along their favorite stories about the more dead than alive. Ridge Reservation in the him to intervene, but he told Brown) and her meager career with the decision to have the characters they have come to “They sent a telegram to 1880s, the decade before them his words didn’t have consists of working at a coffee Brie character turn over a know so well. Here are two an- Mellette in Watertown that it the Wounded Knee Massa- the power they once did. shop run by Gail (Laverne piece of evidence that is way ecdotes that have stayed with looked like he wasn’t going cre in 1890. “He quarreled He did what he could, but it Cox). Her one pleasure in life too convenient for a story this me since the story appeared to survive. Mellette took the frequently with Red Cloud wasn’t enough. And it was comes from going to high-end supposedly grounded. in our January/February 2017 train to Clark and brought him because McGillycuddy was at that point that Red Cloud bars, pretending to be drunk, I’m writing this article a few issue, mostly because of the back in a boxcar, and he noti- trying — for good or ill — to said, ‘You and I never got letting rich sleazebags take days after the announcement implications they may have fi ed the young man’s family in enforce the government’s along, but I can see now that her home, revealing she’s of the year’s Golden Globe had on our state’s history. Indiana. His dad came out by policy that the Lakota needed you may have been right. You really sober, and then… pretty nominations. “Promising John Timm began per- train, and between him and to be turned into farmers,” are wasicu wakan,’ loosely much letting them off the Young Woman” is nominated forming as Arthur Mellette in Mellette they nursed him back Gilbert said. “But despite that, translated as the Holy White hook. The trailers made it look for Best Picture – Drama, 2005 after a historian at the to health until he was well he really was quite sympa- Man. like she was really going to Best Actress in a Drama, Best Mellette House in Watertown enough to go back to Indiana thetic to, if not aligned with, “Later, state historian punish these predators, but to Director, and Best Screenplay. suggested his facial features to fi nish his recovery. Native practices, cultures and Doane Robinson said that my disappointment, she stops I haven’t seen many of the closely resembled those of “After he recuperated, he beliefs, and at the very least had McGillycuddy been the short of performing any truly other nominees, so I can’t say the former governor, who came back to Clark to practice tolerant of them and not will- agent, or had his advice been radical acts. where this fi lm belongs in rela- law. Eventually he sent for ing to discourage them. followed, the Wounded Knee tion to them, but I hope that at served from 1889 to 1893. One guy in Cassie’s life that the girl who would become “McGillycuddy was ulti- Massacre would not have least one of them is better so One day, Mellette received she doesn’t seduce at a bar is his wife. Of course, we know mately relieved of his duties, occurred.” we don’t have to settle for this a letter from a young man old classmate Ryan (Bo Burn- that Mellette later became and his replacement was new A different governor? No movie as the best of the year. who had just graduated from ham). He’s now a charmingly to Native culture. So when Wounded Knee? We’ll never I am by no means saying that law school in Mellette’s home South Dakota’s fi rst governor, goofy pediatrician with a heart and the young man he helped the Ghost Dance movement know what South Dakota this passionately-made movie state of Indiana. The new of gold and an eye for her. to save, Sam Elrod, became might look like had either of isn’t among the best of the lawyer was inquiring about began he was terrifi ed, and The two’s fl irting is arguably business prospects in Dako- South Dakota’s fi fth gover- asked that the Army be those scenarios played out, the high point of the movie, year. What I’m saying is that if ta Territory. Mellette said he nor.” brought to Pine Ridge. McGil- but thanks to the re-enactors capped off by a drugstore it is, the year settled for very could do well here and invited In Rapid City, Wayne lycuddy was strongly against who preserve stories like musical number set to an little. Which, given the year, is him to stay at the Mellette Gilbert portrayed Valentine that. He said, ‘When the these we’ll always have food okay pop song by an atrocious not surprising. home in Watertown. McGillycuddy for several years Seventh Day Adventists put for historical thought. pop star. Is Cassie open to a Grade: B- That Fourth of July, Mel- through a partnership with on ascension robes and went relationship given the deprav- “Promising Young Woman” John Andrews is the managing lette was invited to give a Historic Rapid City, a preser- into the mountains to await ity she associates with men? is playing in theaters and is editor of South Dakota Magazine, speech in Clark, about 30 vation organization currently the second coming of Jesus, And is Ryan as wholesome as also available On Demand, a print publication that features miles west. He was unable to restoring the McGillycuddy we didn’t call out the Army. So he pretends to be? After all, likely through your local cable the best of our state’s culture attend, so he asked the young House. McGillycuddy was the we shouldn’t call out the Army and history. Visit www.South- he was in medical school with provider. The fi lm is rated R. Its lawyer to go make a speech in physician who tended Crazy because these Native people DakotaMagazine.com for more both Nina and Nina’s attacker running time is 113 minutes. his place. “There was a big de- Horse’s mortal wounds at Fort are putting on ghost shirts information or to subscribe.

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 COMMUNITY • 4 Ralph Flohrs, Scholarships available through of Ralph’s S.D. Farmers Union Insurance Each year South Dakota Farm- involvement and an essay. To Repair, retires ers Union Insurance awards apply for the Insuring A Bright- Ralph’s Repair has been a $25,000 in scholarships to high er Tomorrow Scholarship, visit part of the Tea business scene school seniors from across South fuiagency.com/scholarship, pick for the past 25 years. But now, Dakota. up an application from your local Ralph Flohrs has decided to Farmers Union Insurance Farmers Union Insurance Agent hang up his hat. Flohrs has re- agents fund the scholarship or school counselor. Scholarship tired from the small engine and which awards $1,000 scholar- deadline is March 1. auto repair business. Ralph’s ships to high school youth to put This scholarship is open to Repair was located at 200 S. toward their post-secondary edu- Farmers Union Insurance policy- cation at a South Dakota college, holders, South Dakota Farmers Main St., Tea. university or technical school. Union members or a participant Flohrs offered his apprecia- Students are scored based on a in any South Dakota High School tion to all of the patronage for combination of academic record, Activities Association (SDHSAA) the past 25 years. school, community and volunteer sanctioned activity. Sow and Grow with Sara: Understanding ag research BY SARA BAUDER Unbiased research is really at the heart of all the exten- sion information we provide the public. Often times we use statistical terminology and big data sets to make conclusions; however, this doesn’t mean that we are doing a good job of making this clear to our clients. I thought I would go over some basic ag research principles and terms this week. In order to be considered “sound” research, replication versus other outside factors of say with confidence that any Scout Sunday held at Trinity error and variability. management system was con- and randomization is vital to Scout Sunday was celebrated at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tea on February 7. Participating a project. When setting up a A term commonly used in sistently higher yielding than another at this site, thus show- this year were Tea Cub Scout Pack #99 second year Webelos Oliver Gade, Jesse Godber, Tristan fi eld study, it might be tempt- research is the ‘least signifi cant difference’ or ‘LSD’; it is used ing the importance of statistical Bogenrief, and Brett Stucky. The Scouts are pictured above with Pastor Tom Opoien. ing to split a fi eld in half, but to compare means of different analysis. “We would like to thank Pastor Tom Opoien and the congregation at Trinity for their continued sup- this approach can end with port,” said members of the Pack. misleading results because treatments. For example, in a When treatments are not hybrid variety trial, the LSD is described as statistically signif- variability exists across a fi eld due to many factors. Variability the minimum bushels per acre icant, we should not treat them can be caused by differences in that two hybrids must differ by that way. There are many factors soil type, topography, manage- before we could consider them that can cause a treatment to ment practices, drainage, pes- to be ‘signifi cantly different’. under or over perform; this is ticide residues, plant disease, Note there is no way to cal- why statistically sound research soil compaction, weather, and culate LSD if a fi eld is simply is so important to making good more. To mitigate these issues split in half; randomization and management decisions. Al- replication are needed. In ag re- though research results and in the fi eld setting and create AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY search, LSD is often calculated statistical terminology can seem a somewhat equal playing fi eld overwhelming, understanding for all treatments being tested, at the 0.05 or 0.10 signifi cance Pastor Jonah Domenichelli level. For example, the 0.05 sig- the basic concepts can be quite Embrace Church randomization and replication https://risensaviortea.org valuable for decision making. 720 Figzel Court, Tea are used. nifi cance level means you can Sunday: Sunday Divine Service, 9 a.m.; Sun- be 95% certain that the treat- There is a multitude of infor- 213-3333, iamembrace.com/tea Replication simply means Campus Pastor: Travis Waltner day School / Bible Class 10:30 a.m. that each treatment (factor ments being tested really did mation and products available differ in yield if the difference on the market; when making Sunday: Worship 8:45, 10 & 11:15 a.m. being tested) is repeated more A maximum of 50% of each campus’ building than one time across a study between them was equal to or management decisions or pur- West Prairie Lutheran Church, ELCA greater than the LSD. chases, don’t hesitate to ask for capacity for each service is currently being fol- area, typically 3-6 times in ag- 46788 282nd St., Lennox Often times, people wonder research results and statistics lowed. Masks are encouraged, but not required. riculture fi eld research. Within 647-5923; On Facebook how two numbers that look dif- to back up marketing claims. Services continued to be streamed at 8:45, each replication, randomization Pastor Jon Hallenbeck Ask ferent can be considered ‘not Resources: bit.ly/Understan- 10 & 11:15 a.m. Live services found on Face- is also practiced; this means Sunday: Service starts at 9 a.m. signifi cantly different’. Results dAgRes. Excerpts from this weeks book, YouTube and iamembrace.com/online. that treatments are randomly column taken from educational placed within each replication. from an example trial demon- Southtown Fellowship strate the importance of sta- resources put together by a team This assures that treatment Living Hope Community Church 116 Main St., Worthing tistical analysis in helping de- of Extension professionals from the performance is not based upon University of MN (Lizabeth Stahl), K 305 E. Brian, Tea 498-5876 605-372-0060, Southtownchurch.com termine if yield differences are location in the fi eld. Although State (Josh Coltrain), Nebraska Ex- Pastor Wayne Reed Pastor Jerry Miller ‘real’. For example, three crop every research trial has some tension (John Thomas), and SDSU Sunday: 9am Sunday School (for ages 5 years Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. degree of error, replication and management systems were Extension (Sara Bauder). and up); 10am Sunday Worship Service In person randomization protect research evaluated at several locations as well as Facebook Live St. Magdalen Catholic Church over three years. Treatments trials from a number of factors Weekly: Wednesday, Sept 16 -Youth Groups 417 E 6th Ave, Lennox were randomized and replicat- that could skew data for rea- 6:45 PM-7:30PM *Note time changes*; Free pro- 647-2187, stmagdalenlennox.parishesonline.com ed four times at each location sons other than those being gram-Ages 5 years-High School. Due to Covid, will Father Martin Lawrence (Table 1). At the site, the aver- tested. Community not be serving meals yet. Doors open at 6:40PM, Sunday: Mass, 10:30am Replication and randomiza- age corn yield for treatment 1 masks are required for inside activities. Please was 10bu/ac greater than in Weekly: Wednesday: Mass, 9am (except fi rst tion also allow for statistics to pick up your kids by 7:35PM. By taking precau- Wednesday of the month when it is in Canton); treatment 3. Yield was not sta- CALENDAR be completed on experiments. tions, we hope to continue meeting in person. Friday: 9am When someone says a research tistically signifi cant, however, Call for more details; Wednesday: 9AM Moms so we cannot conclude that one result is ‘signifi cant’, it actu- in Prayer; Thursday: 6:30AM-Men’s Fellowship First English Lutheran Church – NALC management system is higher THURSDAY, FEB. 11 ally means that it has been Group; Continue to watch the Tea Weekly for 120 E. 2nd Ave., Lennox yielding than the other. No School, President’s deemed statistically different updates and future events. 647-5140, www.felclennox.org When looking closer, this Day Break from another treatment result. Pastor Hugh Brewer data shows that while treat- Wrestling Varsity Match As business operators, we want Sunday, Feb. 14: 9:30 am Worship Service, ment 1 out-yielded treatment @ Milbank, 5pm Tea Trinity Lutheran Church to use practices that have a 335 W 1st St., Tea in-person or live-streamed; 10:45 am NO Sunday high likelihood of paying off; 3 in the fi rst replication, treat- School ment 3 out-yielded treatment FRIDAY, FEB. 12 498-2343, teatrinity.org statistics and sound research Weekly: Tuesday, Feb. 16: 7:00 pm Council 1 by 14 bu/ac in the fourth No School, President’s Pastor Tom Opoien & Deacon Christie Meier help us determine the proba- Meeting; Wednesday, Feb. 17: 7:30 am Breakfast replication. Due to variabilities Day Break Sunday: Worship services in the sanctuary, bility of a particular practice or with Your Bible; 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service like these, statistical analysis Basketball Double 8am & 10:30am; Facebook live worship at treatment that infl uences yield Header @ Lennox: Girls—C- 10:30am (or any factor/value tested) showed that we could not 5:15pm; JV-4pm; V-6:30pm; First Baptist Church Boys—C-4pm; JV-5:15pm; St. Nicholas Catholic Church SD HWY 44, Chancellor V-8pm 140 W. Brian St., Tea 647-2150, www.fi rstbaptistchurchchancellor.org 498-5792 or 498-2110, www.stnicholastea.org Rev. Jason Haas What’s For Lunch? MONDAY, FEB. 15 Father Tom Fitzpatrick Sunday, Feb. 14: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; No School, President’s Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Day Break Weekly Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Wednesday Tea Area School District EDITOR’S NOTE: Presidents’ Day and Friday 8 a.m. This listing provided at no JrK-5th Grade Lunch Menu charge to area churches. All updates should be emailed to [email protected] or by phone: Visit www.teaschools.k12.sd.us TUESDAY, FEB. 16 Risen Savior Lutheran Church 605-647-2284. for 6th-12th grade menus Girls Basketball @ Sioux 1401 N. 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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 COMMUNITY / NEWS • 5 Family Meals Cooked with Convenience in Mind

FAMILY FEATURES art of the fun of family meals is finding inspiration in the variety of dinner ideas you can create together. From a tangy twist on traditional tacos to a favorite to-go flavor Pin the comfort of your own kitchen, the options are nearly endless when you use versatile, ready-to-use ingredients. When you include protein that’s prepared, seasoned and precooked, you can cut down on time in the kitchen, while adding precious seconds to spend with loved ones. For example, Chef’s Craft® Gourmet Chicken offers a line of gluten-free, preservative-free, all-natural chicken skillfully crafted by experts and perfectly suited for culinary crea- tions. The varieties are always fresh and perfect for preparing in 30 minutes or less. They can be enjoyed on their own or in an array of family dishes. Consider these Barbecue Ranch Breaded Chicken Tacos to call loved ones to the table with chunks of tender chicken piled high with homemade spicy vinegar slaw, fried onions and avocado drizzled with barbecue sauce and ranch dressing. Or, for a taste of takeout you can make in your own home, turn to Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry. If you don’t own a wok, don’t fret – this dish can easily be made in a skillet. Just be sure to give the veggies enough room as a crowded skillet is likely to result in steamed veggies. Find more quick, convenient family meal ideas, as well as a store locator, at chefscraftgourmet.com.

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Honey Soy Chicken 1 package Chef’s Craft® Barbecue Ranch Breaded spicy vinegar slaw Stir-Fry Chicken Breast Chicken Tacos 1 avocado, chopped Fillets, cooked fried onions Prep time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 according to package 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Cook time: 15 minutes directions, sliced Spicy Vinegar Slaw: 1/2 cup ranch dressing Total time: 30 minutes sesame seeds, for 2 1/2 cups shredded purple cabbage chopped cilantro (optional) Serves: 4 garnish 1/2 cup shredded carrot To make spicy vinegar slaw: In medium Honey Soy Glaze: 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced To make honey soy glaze: In mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrot 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 tablespoons canola or small saucepan over medium vegetable oil and jalapenos. 1/2 cup soy sauce heat, combine chicken broth, soy In separate small bowl, whisk oil, 6 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar sauce, honey, garlic and ginger. 1 teaspoon sugar vinegar and sugar; season generously 1/2 teaspoon granulated Bring to simmer. In small bowl, with salt and pepper. garlic kosher salt combine cornstarch and water; stir freshly ground black pepper Drizzle over coleslaw mix and stir 1/2 teaspoon dried into honey soy sauce and let cook to combine. Let sit at least 10 minutes ground ginger approximately 1 minute, stirring Fried Onions: before serving. 4 teaspoons cornstarch occasionally, until sauce thickens. canola or vegetable oil, To make fried onions: In small skillet 3 teaspoons water In large skillet or wok over for frying over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 inch oil. medium-high heat, heat oil. Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour In small bowl, season flour well with 2 tablespoons canola or onion, pepper and zucchini; cook kosher salt salt and pepper. Coat onion slices in flour vegetable oil 2-3 minutes. Add snow peas and freshly ground black pepper mixture and shake to remove excess flour. 1 large yellow mushrooms; cook 2 minutes until 1 yellow or Vidalia onion, cut Fry in batches until golden brown and onion, sliced vegetables are crisp tender but into 1/4-inch slices crisp, about 30-45 seconds per batch. 3 bell peppers, sliced maintain texture. Remove to paper towel-lined plate and 1 large zucchini, sliced Add broccoli and chicken to 8 taco-sized flour immediately sprinkle with salt. 4 ounces snow peas pan; stir all but 3 tablespoons tortillas, warmed Top each tortilla with cooked breaded 10 ounces sliced sauce; cook 1 minute, stirring 1 package Chef’s Craft® Breaded chicken chunks, spicy vinegar slaw, mushrooms frequently. Drizzle with remain- Chicken Chunks, cooked chopped avocado, fried onions, barbecue 2-3 cups broccoli florets, ing sauce and garnish with according to package sauce and ranch dressing. Garnish with steamed to tender crisp sesame seeds. Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry directions cilantro, if desired.

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coln Co Treasurer, 100.50.76.1000 ; Bnsf Railway kota: Due 10:00 a.m. and opened at MOTION by Jibben and seconded Envelope: Each bid must be LINCOLN COUNTY Taxes $4,352.40; Midco, Phone/ Company, Row Temp Occupancy App 10:05 a.m. March 2, 2021. MOTION by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: sealed and submitted in or under the Video $1,147.63; Jd’s House Of Fee $800.00 by Schmidt and seconded by Arends. “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” cover of an envelope no later than Trophies, Plaque $42.60; Metlife, 911: Star Publishing, Help Want- Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. 10:00 a.m. on March 1, 2021. All bid Employee Life Insurance $297.77; ed-911 $60.00; Midco, Phone/Video “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: 2021 SPRING LOAD LIMITS - $148.22; Metlife, Employee Life Motion carried. John Rombough, Buildings & envelopes must be identified with United Healthcare Premium Bll the bid number and date of opening LINCOLN COUNTY HIGHWAYS ng, Cobra Health/Wellness Credit Insurance $29.90 RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Grounds Superintendent, informed $23,532.85-; Election Systems & EMS: Interstate Power Systems to set the date and time for a Second the Board of the necessary facts (March 2, 2021) to be considered as Please be advised that the Lincoln Software Inc, Erm/Firmware/Maint Inc, Courthouse Generaters Serv Reading/2nd Public Hearing to occur pertaining to the agreement for a valid bid. Any bid submitted without County Highway Department will be Fees $15,650.00; Beck, Pat, Grand $1,196.00; Midco, Phone/Video at 9:05 a.m. on February 23, 2021 drinking water filtration at the Court- identifying the bid number and date posting the following load limits on Jury Transcripts $746.75; Avera Med $60.91; Metlife, Employee Life In- for an Ordinance of Lincoln County house as well as a temporary facility of opening may be subject to being designated County roads in accor- Group Univ Psychiatry, Forensic surance $1.20 regarding a change of zone request lease agreement at the 4-H grounds. opened prior to or after the public dance with SDCL 32-14-6. Evals $4,500.00; Jurors, Fees/Mile- 24/7: Midco, Phone/Video $23.50; and preliminary plan for the property Comments were made about the bid opening. Any bid so opened currently legally described as the proceeds of the lease agreement to The limits on Lincoln County High- age $3,322.92; Price Phd, Thomas Pharm Chem Inc, Sweatpatch Anal- shall be rejected and returned to the ways shall be set at seven (7) Tons L, Crt Ordered Eval $2,400.00; A To ysis $513.90; Metlife, Employee Life Southeast quarter (SE1/4), except go to 4-H program. Z World Languages Inc, Interpreter Insurance $2.99 lot H-1, of Section 34, Township 100 - bidder without further consideration per axle, 40 Tons Max, on designated RESOLUTION: BE IT RE for award. asphalt surfaced highways and six (6) $29.00; Meierhenry Sargent Llp, Crt DEBT SERVICE-TIF: First Bank North, Range 49 West of the 5th SOLVED to approve and authorize tons per axle on gravel roads during Appt Attny $16,013.04; Multi-Cultural & Trust, Annual Agent Fee $750.00 Principal Meridian, Lincoln County, the Chair to execute the drinking If awarded this request, the bid- the spring thaw period WHEN load Center Of Sf, Interpreters $288.75; LAW LIBRARY: Thomson Re- South Dakota from the “A-1” Agricul- water agreement with A & B Pure der’s signature on this bid form and limit signs are in place. This axle Jeff Larson Law Pc, Crt Appt Attny uters-West Publ Corp, Law Library tural zoning district to the “RR” Rural Water & Gourmet Coffee for the 2021 lease agreement is the bidder’s weight limit is applicable to trailers -A&N $7,400.55; Ver Beek Law $27.14 Residential zoning district. Planning fiscal year. MOTION by Poppens contractual signature and when and wagons as well as motorized Prof Llc, Crt Appt Attny $4,218.26; EMPLOYEE GRP HEALTH: Unit- Commission recommends approval and seconded by Arends. Arends: countersigned by the Board Chair- (4-1) of the change of zone and “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” vehicles. Ciox Health, Transcripts $28.50; ed Healthcare Premium Bllng, Em- man and delivered to the successful Serious and expensive damage Brende & Meadors Llp, Crt Appt ployee Health Insurance $121,243.51 recommends approval (6-0) of the Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- Attny - A&N $849.65; Weinstein, Payroll: preliminary plan. Location: Northwest tion carried. bidder shall become a binding lease can occur to our highway system if agreement. Load limits are exceeded. Load limits Daniel, Crt Appt Attny $145.50; Commissioner’s $4,757.28; FICA corner of the intersection of 273rd RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- will be removed at the earliest pos- Century Business Products, Copier 263.78, Medicare 61.70 Street and 480th Avenue - Harrisburg. SOLVED to approve and authorize If awarded this request, the suc- sible date, but may stay on through Maint-Auditor $219.97; Interstate Auditor’s $10,487.21; FICA MOTION by Schmidt and seconded the Chair to execute the lease agree- cessful bidder hereby agrees to lease April 30, depending upon weather Office Products, Desk File/Fold- 552.93, Medicare 129.31, SDRS by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: ment with M.J. Electric, LLC to store approximately 154 acres (+/-) of land and road conditions. ers/Holder $102.53; Avera Mcken- 629.23 “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” equipment and excess utility poles located within The Northeast Quarter Please be advised that the South nan Hospital, Blood Draws/Mi Hold Treasurer’s $16,802.70; FICA Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. on the grounds north of the Lennox (NEl/4) of Section 36, Township 100, Events Center and 4-H Grounds. Dakota Motor Carrier Services have $1,609.00; Thomson Reuters-West 962.43, Medicare 225.08, SDRS RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Range 51 West of the 5th P.M., Ex- been requested to enforce weight Publ Corp, Library Sub Westlaw Da- 1008.15 to end the employment of Jessy MOTION by Schmidt and seconded tabase $567.71; Carlson Rpr, Lisa, Stansbury, part-time 911 Dispatcher by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: cept the West 370.42 Feet of the East limitations on all Lincoln County States Attorney’s $41,536.41; 2,132.80 Feet of the North 823. 17, Highways and that no overweight Transcripts $90.00; Pmb 0112,Exec- FICA 2,297.68, Medicare 537.34, effective 1.18.2021. MOTION by “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” permits will be issued. utive Mgmt Finance, Network Tech SDRS 2,433.42 Schmidt and seconded by Arends. Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. Lincoln County, South Dakota in ac- Your cooperation during this criti- Access $24.00; Redwood Toxicol- Gen Gov Bldg $13,431.41; FICA Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: cordance with the following TERMS: cal period will be greatly appreciated. ogy Laboratory, Drug Test $12.88; 701.20, Medicare 163.98, SDRS “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. William Golden, Chief Civil Deputy North one hundred Feet (100’) is Thank You! Midamerican Energy Co, Monthly 805.88 Motion carried. State’s Attorney, informed the Board an easement and shall not be farmed. Lincoln County Highway Depart- Gas Usage-Crthse $2,246.43; Mc- DOE $28,448.52; FICA 1,574.34, RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- of the necessary facts pertaining to Tenant shall not do or permit to SOLVED to hire Loren McManus, a request from the City of Tea via ment. leod’s Printing, Business Cards/ Medicare 368.19, SDRS 1,672.13 be done any act or thing upon the Published 3 times at the approxi- Enelopes $308.80; Grainger, Lock ROD $7,177.72; FICA 398.92, part-time temporary Deputy Sheriff HDR for a temporary easement for Box $34.00; Zee Medical Service, Medicare 93.30, SDRS 392.93 at $24.88/hour (SO1/Step 5) effec- upcoming 272nd St projects. Leased Premises which shall or might mate cost of $33.14. (1-29, 2-5, 2-12) subject Landlord to any liability or re- 1st Aid Supplies-Crthse $166.45; VSO $2,033.60; FICA 102.97, tive 1.20.2021. MOTION by Schmidt RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Novak Sanitary Svc Corp, Garbage/ Medicare 24.08, SDRS 122.02 and seconded by Arends. Arends: to approve and authorize the Chair to sponsibility or injury to any person or Recycling-Crthse $232.27; G & R GIS $4,902.40; FICA 264.46, “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” execute the Temporary Construction to property by reason of any business NOTICE OF SALE Controls Inc, Preventive Maint Ser- Medicare 61.85, SDRS 294.14 Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- Easement Agreement for City of Tea. or operation being carried on upon vice $4,587.25; Cintas, Mats/Wipes IT $5,723.20; FICA 333.74, Medi- tion carried. MOTION by Poppens and seconded the Leased Premises. OF TAX DEED PROPERTY $499.38; Sd Div Of Motor Vehicle, care 78.05, SDRS 343.39 RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: Tenant shall comply with all laws, Tax/License 2021 Dodge Dur $16.00; HR $3,012.00; FICA 176.86, SOLVED to approve step increase “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Deadline Extensions The Crossroads Hotel, Travel-Lodg- Medicare 41.36, SDRS 180.72 for the following individuals in the Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. orders and regulations of Federal, State, County and Municipal author- WHEREAS, the Board of Com- ing $150.00; Esri-Environment Sys WIC $316.48; FICA 19.62, Sheriff’s Office effective the first day COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: missioners of the County of Lincoln, Research, 2021 Maintenance Agree- Medicare 4.59 of the biweekly pay period following William Golden, Chief Civil Deputy ities, and with any direction of any South Dakota, has directed the below ment $7,700.00; Oakland, Jake, Sheriff’s $67,066.63; FICA 1.21.2021: Robert Corsini – Deputy State’s Attorney, presented “Reed v. public officer or officers pursuant to described real property acquired by Dialmycalls Refund $20.00; River- 3,990.68, Medicare 933.30, SDRS Sheriff – SO 1/Step 2 - $23.11/hour. Town of Gilbert, Ariz.” Pertaining to law which shall impose any violation, saidTEA County AREA by SCHOOLtax deed proceeding DIST. side Technologies Inc, Supplies-Ink/ 4,659.90 MOTION by Schmidt and seconded the recent interest in Lincoln County’s order or duty upon Landlord or Tenant to be sold as provided by law. Toner $1,805.48; Sioux Falls Area County 4-H $3,128.81; FICA by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: Sign ordinance. Golden also suggest- with respect to the Leased Premises NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant Humane Society, Contract/After Hrs/ 186.68, Medicare 43.66, SDRS “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” ed the ordinance be revised in order or the use or occupation thereof. to the direction of the Board of Com- 187.73 Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. to be more content neutral. Mlge-Dec $897.40; Cdw-G Inc, Ha- Tenant shall not use the Leased missioners of Lincoln County, South vis 3 Filler Plate/Headsets $908.61; P & Z $10,953.60; FICA 646.66, RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Dakota, sealed bids shall be received Medicare 151.23, SDRS 657.21 to approve step increase for the fol- to refer to the Planning Commission Premises for any purpose whatso- Streicher’s, Jackets $524.97; Fed ever which might create a nuisance, by the Lincoln County Auditor, 104 Ex, Evidence Return $28.19; Jack’s Highway $41,798.09; FICA lowing individual in the Sheriff’s Office for a recommendation to amend the N. Main Street, Suite 110, Canton, Uniforms & Equipment, Uniform/ 2,388.19, Medicare 558.54, SDRS effective the first day of the biweekly 2009 Revised Zoning Ordinance reg- injure the Leased Premises, or injure SD 57103, not later than 10:00 Equipment $305.60; Delta Dental, 2,507.91 pay period following 2.3.2021: Garrett ulations for on-/off-premises signage. the reputation of the Leased Premis- a.m., March 1, 2021, for the following Ds-Cobra Dental $135.90; Frantzen Communications $23,517.46; Welsh – Deputy Sheriff – SO 1/Step MOTION by Arends and seconded es or Landlord. described real estate situated in the Reporting/Pgr8r Inc, Transcripts FICA 1,349.00, Medicare 315.50, 2 - $23.11/hour. MOTION by Schmidt by Poppens. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: This Lease Agreement shall County of Lincoln, State of South $92.00; Auto Dynamics Inc, Repairs SDRS 1,411.05 and seconded by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” commence on March 2, 2021 and Dakota, to-wit: EM MGMT $2,945.40; FICA “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. #15-3,20-1,19-2,14 $1,208.98; Napa CITY OF TEA terminate on December 31, 2022. Tract 16 in D&L Industrial Addition Auto & Truck Parts Of Sf, Blister 159.88, Medicare 37.39, SDRS Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- in the Southwest Quarter, Section Pack Capsules $17.98; Distinct Auto 176.72 tion carried. SOLVED to enter into Executive Upon expiration of this Agree- ment, Tenant shall quietly yield and 24, Township 100, Range 51, West Glass & Tires, Tint # 17-3 $90.00; 24/7 $3,016.70; FICA 156.54, OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC Session at 9:03 a.m. for the following of the 5th PM, Lincoln County, South Aj’s Automotive Llc, Repairs # 17-1, Medicare 36.61, SDRS 241.34 COMMENT: purposes: Discussing the qualifica - surrender to Landlord the Leased Dakota., 19-2 $251.00; Fidelity Security Life Reports: A resident from Beresford area tions, competence, performance, Premises in as good condition and a/k/a Lincoln Co. Parcel Ins Comp, Ds-Cobra Vision Insurance The December 2020 Auditor’s Ac- commented on leasing as an alter- character or fitness of any public repair as when taken, reasonable #100.50.64.K016 $7.67; Minnehaha County Jail, Pris- count with the County Treasurer was native to purchasing a tracked skid officer or employee or prospective wear alone excepted. Bids shall be publicly opened and oner Care $494.15; B & E Autoworx presented totaling $16,097,482.88 loader for the Highway Department public officer or employee. The term Landlord and its agents or other read between 8:35 a.m. and adjourn- Llc, Oil Change #19-1 $44.95; Sil- as follows: Total amount of de- and presented cost estimates from “employee” does not include any ment of the March 2, 2021 Lincoln verstar Car Wash, Membership-Car- posits in banks $8,293,466.31; an equipment rental company. independent contractor. SDCL 1-25- representatives shall have the right to enter the Leased Premises, or any County Commission Meeting wash $139.77; Thomas Scientific, Total amount of actual cash Commissioner Schmidt comment- 2(1); Consulting with legal counsel or The bid form and specifications Drug Pouch Evidence $152.64; $14,361.52; Total amount of checks ed on the future of drones for delivery reviewing communications from legal part of the Leased Premises, at all that must be used are available from Minnehaha Co Regional Jdc, Comm and drafts in Treasurer’s Posses- service. Schmidt also commented on counsel about proposed or pending hours for the purpose of examining the Lincoln County Auditor at the Spervsn/Shelter/Juvhos $48,995.30; sion not exceeding three days the increased information listed on litigation or contractual matters. them or making such repairs or alter- above-address or at www.lincoln- Wenck Associates Inc, Project Costs $188,370.08; Total Cash Items property tax notices congratulating SDCL 1-25-2(3) MOTION by Arends ations as may be necessary to make countysd.org under Notices. $3,814.66; Childrens Inn, 2021 $2,532.83; Funds Invested $ the Treasurer on this improvement. and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: them safe and to preserve them. Lincoln County reserves the right Budget Allocation $7,200.00; Help 7,598,752.14. REGULAR BUSINESS: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Tenant shall not assign any rights to reject any or all bids, waive techni- Line Center Inc, 2021 Budget Allo- The December 2020 Expendi- COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- calities and make awards as deemed cation $14,000.00; The Compass tures report was presented. Rebecca Mathiesen, Register of tion carried. or duties under this Lease Agreement nor sublet the Leased Premises or to be in the best interest of Lincoln Center, 2021 Budget Allocation The December 2020 Revenue & Deeds, read aloud her letter of res- RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- County, SD. If a bid is accepted, the $12,000.00; Inter-Lakes Comm Actn Expense report was presented. ignation to the Board. SOLVED to exit Executive Session any part of the Leased Premises, nor tax deed property will be conveyed to Prtnrsh, 2021 Budget Allocation-Jan December 2020 mileage reports RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED at 9:28 a.m. MOTION by Poppens allow any other person to occupy or the successful bidder by Quit Claim $530.92; Southeastern Behavioral were presented from Buildings & to accept the resignation of Rebecca and seconded by Arends. Arends: use the Leased Premises without the Deed upon payment in full. Hlthcr, Mobile Crisis Project-Dec Grounds and Sheriff Patrol. Mathiesen, Register of Deeds, ef- “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” prior, express, and written consent of Dated this 26th day of January $304.56; Dakotabilities Inc, 10cl- Jan/ A Notice of Availability of the fective April 2, 2021. MOTION by Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- Landlord. 2021. Feb/Dec 2021 $1,800.00; Frieberg Environmental Assessment for the Poppens and seconded by Arends. tion carried. Sheri Lund Nelson & Ask Llp, Mi Board - Dec Proposed South Sioux City Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Board recessed until 10:05 a.m. Neither Landlord nor Landlord’s Lincoln County Auditor $2,926.20; Johnson Pllc, Katie, Mi to Sioux Falls A-Line Replace- “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. SEALED BIDS were opened for agents shall be liable to Tenant, or Published twice at the approxi- Board-Dec $4,131.65; Loving, Philip, ment Project from Northern Natural Motion carried. surplus Highway equipment. There any person claiming through or under mate cost of $30.50. (2-5, 2-12) Mi Evals $889.18; Avera Med Group Gas Company was presented. COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: was one bid for the 1983 IHS crawler/ Tenant, for any injury to person or Specialty Clnc, Mi Holds $325.22; The December 2020 Clerk of Julia Disburg, Human Resources loader: Steve Williams $2,786.00. property arising from the ownership, Anderson, Jennifer Marie, Mi Evals Courts report totaling $42,080.70 Director, informed the Board of the The specific equipment for the- re maintenance or use of the Leased (TRUCK: A) 2003 Sterling M8500 $495.00; Canton Public Library, was presented. necessary facts pertaining to several maining dump truck bids (3) could Premises, or its appurtenances, 2021 Budget Allocation $6,000.00; CONSENT AGENDA: personnel items. Disburg also asked not be differentiated: there were two equipment or furnishings. dump truck Hudson Library, 2021 Budget Allo- MOTION by Schmidt and second- for direction regarding the manda- dump trucks for sale, but each bid did Tenant agrees to indemnify and (TRUCK: B) 2003 Sterling M8500 cation $600.00; Beresford Public ed by Arends to approve Consent tory anti-harassment/discrimination not differentiate which of the two they Library, 2021 Budget Allocation Agenda items. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: training purchase. She was directed were bidding on. hold Landlord harmless and Landlord agrees to indemnify and hold Tenant dump truck $4,500.00; Lennox Public Library, “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” to move forward with the presented RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS 2021 Budget Allocation $6,000.00; Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. cost of $2,800 to Traliant. Disburg to accept the only bid submitted for harmless from and against any and City Of Harrisburg, 2021 Budget MOTION by Schmidt and sec- asked the Board how to proceed with the 1983 IHS loader/crawler from all claims arising from any accident, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Allocation $5,000.00; Chs Eastern onded by Arends to approve Com- the recruitment of a Register of Deeds Steve Williams for $2,786.00. MO- injury or damage to person or prop- the Lincoln County Board of Commis- Farmers, Fuel $745.43; Bomgaars, mission Minutes: 1/12/2021. Arends: replacement as well. Commission- TION by Poppens and seconded erty and arising from acts and/or sioners will be accepting sealed bids Supplies/Repairs #46,47,5 $34.98; “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” ers agreed that it should mirror the by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: omissions of their respective employ- for the following surplus property: two Pro Flooring, Remove/Install Flooring Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- process to fill the Auditor’s position “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” ees, agents, licensees and invitees, (2) 2003 Sterling M8500 dump trucks. 4h $875.00; Lennox Life Enrich Fr tion carried. last year. Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. The Edrly, 2021 Budget Allocation in or about the Leased Premises Bids will be received until Monday, RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED or building and real estate of which March 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and $5,000.00; Beresford Faith In Action, to approve and authorize the Chair to to accept the resignation of Ashley to reject all sealed bids submitted will be opened by the County Board 2021 Budget Allocation $1,200.00; execute Quit Claim Deed for sur- Landon, Deputy Sheriff effective and readvertise for sealed bids for the Leased Premises are a part and between 8:35 a.m. and adjourn- Canton Nutrition Center, 2021 Bud- plused Tax Deed Property legally 1.28.2021. MOTION by Schmidt surplus Highway equipment, two (2) situated upon. This indemnity shall in- ment of the March 2, 2021 Lincoln get Allocation $2,700.00; Beresford described as Hudson Lot 16, Block and seconded by Arends. Arends: 2003 Sterling M8500 dump trucks, in clude indemnity against costs, claims, County Commission Meeting in the City Transportation, 2021 Budget 20, Lincoln County, South Dakota, “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” such a way as to differentiate each expenses, penalties incurred in or in Commissioners’ Meeting Room on Allocation $1,000.00; Beresford for Randy W. Kruid. MOTION by Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- individual equipment more easily. connection with any such claim or the first floor of the Lincoln County Community Food Cupbrd, 2021 Schmidt and seconded by Arends. tion carried. MOTION by Poppens and seconded proceeding brought thereon or in the Courthouse. Budget Allocation $1,000.00; Sd Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: Assoc Of Weed&Pest Sprvsrs, 2021 “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. to Promote Sunny Larson from “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” defense thereof, including reasonable Each bid must be accompanied by - a check made payable to the Lincoln Membership Dues $50.00; Canton Motion carried. Light Equipment Operator to Heavy Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. attorney’s fees. The indemnifying par ty shall pay all costs, expenses, and County Treasurer for an amount Home & Farm Supply, Supplies/ RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Equipment Operator in the Highway SEALED BIDS were opened for equal to one hundred percent (100%) Repair # 12 $7.52; Force America to declare surplus and remove from Department at $20.49/hr (Grade106/ surplus fill dirt. One bid was submitted reasonable attorneys’ fees that may of bid. All bids shall be sealed in an Distributing Llc, Repairs # 27,29, 25 inventory the following item from the Step4) effective 1.24.2021. MOTION by Michael Poppens for $501.00. be incurred or paid by the indemnified envelope and clearly marked “Bid on $1,008.00; Jongeling, Jerry, Mileage Auditor’s Office: Item 2560, Calcu- by Arends and seconded by Schmidt. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED party in enforcing the covenants and Surplus Vehicle” and vehicle identi- 011921 $15.71; Pashby, Gary, Mile- lator, Monroe Pro, broken. MOTION Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: to accept the sole submitted bid for agreements in this Lease. fication such as “(TRUCK: A) 2003 age 011921 $18.56; Code Works, by Schmidt and seconded by Arends. “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. surplus fill dirt from Michael Poppens This Lease Agreement shall be Sterling 8500”. Bids may be hand-de- Project Costs $624.14 Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Motion carried. for $501.00. MOTION by Arends and HIGHWAYS: Star Publishing, “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. seconded by Jibben. Arends: “Aye” subject to and governed by the laws livered or mailed to the Lincoln Coun- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED of the State of South Dakota. ty Auditor, 104 N. Main Street, Ste. Help Wanted-Hwy $80.00; Cen- Motion carried. to promote Waylon Wellman from Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Abstained” This Lease contains the entire 110, Canton, SD 57013. Interested tury Business Products, Copier RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- Heavy Equipment Operator to Heavy Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- potential bidders may schedule an Maint-Hwy $48.46; Midamerican SOLVED to approve Application for Equipment Specialist in the Highway tion carried. agreement between the parties, opportunity to inspect the vehicles by Energy Co, Monthly Gas Usage-Hwy Replacement Warrant in the amount Department at $26.07/hr (Grade107/ MOTION by Arends and second- and any executory agreement here- calling the Lincoln County Auditor’s $2,989.36; Lyle Signs Inc, U-Channel of $197.57 for Avera McKennan Re- Step11) effective 1.17.2021. MOTION ed by Poppens to adjourn at 10:10 after made shall be ineffective to Office at 605-764-2581. Posts $776.31; Lawson Products gional Lab, warrant number 103622. by Arends and seconded by Schmidt. a.m. until 8:30 a.m. on February 2, change, modify, discharge, or effect The Lincoln County Board of Inc, Supplies-Washer/Handle/Scr MOTION by Schmidt and seconded Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: 2021. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” an abandonment in whole or in part Commissioners reserves the right $753.12; Northern Truck Equip by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Co, Spinner Hub-Long $103.16; “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Motion carried. Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. unless such executory agreement to accept or reject any or all bids, is in writing and signed by the party to waive any informalities or irreg- Butler Machinery Co, Repair #66 Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. Lincoln County Board of Com- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED against whom enforcement of the ularities in the bids received, and $10,422.71; Dakota Fluid Power Inc, RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED to recruit and hire a replacement Reg- missioners to accept the bids that are to the Repair-Hose/Cylinder $1,654.05; Jfi to approve abatement for 099.50.01. ister of Deeds through application /s/ Tiffani Landeen, Lincoln Coun- change, modification, discharge or advantage of and in the best interest Inc, Plug Patched Tires/Road Salt B500 in the amount of $1,155.30 process: opened and advertised ty Chair abandonment is sought. of the County. $2,190.63; Pheasantland Industries, for the tax year 2020 payable 2021 externally for one month and conduct Attest: /s/ Tenant’s first rental payment shall Published twice at the approxi- T-Shirts/Sweatshirts/Caps $2,812.90; due to fire destroying structure on interviews for Board appointment, Shaun Feilmeier, Deputy Auditor be due upon submission of its bid. mate cost of $27.51. (2-5, 2-12) Light And Siren, 2 Led Beacon Light 08/18/2020. MOTION by Schmidt appointing Commissioners Michael Approved February 2, 2021 $180.00; Xcel Energy, Electrici- and seconded by Arends. Arends: Poppens and Tiffani Landeen as Published once at the approxi- Tenant’s second rental payment ty-Hwy $139.19; Midco, Phone/Video “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” liaisons. MOTION by Schmidt and mate cost of $213.19. shall be due and payable April 1, $77.53; Grainger, Mat $179.16; Avera Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- seconded by Poppens. Arends: 2022. LINCOLN COUNTY Occupation Med-Mitchell, Remote tion carried. “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” In the event Tenant fails to tender Drug Test $354.20; Micheal’s Purple RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- the second rental payment when due, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Petunia, Pump Out Holding Tank SOLVED to authorize out-of-county tion carried. such nonpayment for 2022 is hereby January 26, 2021 $140.00; Zee Medical Service, 1st Aid travel for Loren McManus to Seattle COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: BID REQUEST NO. 21-0001 deemed a material breach of this Supplies-Hwy $100.25; L G Everist, WA for employment background for Shaun Feilmeier, Deputy Auditor, SPECIFICATIONS/BID FORM Lease Agreement, and Tenant shall THE LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD Riprap Crushed Qtz $8,635.70; Mid- Deputy Sheriff. MOTION by Schmidt briefly introduced the topic of appoint- quietly yield and surrender to Land- and seconded by Arends. Arends: ment to the Sioux Valley Regional LEASING OF 154 ACRES (+/-) OF COMMISSIONERS was brought western Mechanical Inc, Fire Sprin- lord the Leased Premises in as good to order by Chairman Tiffani Landeen kler Maint $173.47; Novak Sanitary “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Railroad Authority. Commissioner at 8:30 a.m. on January 26, 2021 with Svc Corp, Garbage/Recycling-Hwy Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- Jibben expressed his willingness to BID FORM, SPECIFICATIONS & condition and repair as when taken, Commissioners Joel Arends, Jim C. $78.04; Fastenal Company, Gloves/ tion carried. serve on said board. CONTRACT reasonable wear alone excepted. Jibben, Michael Poppens, and Jim Batteries/Fnl Assort $115.82; Canton RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED The undersigned shall lease Signature of Bidder: ______Schmidt present. Deputy Auditor, Home & Farm Supply, Supplies/ SOLVED to authorize Chair to ex- to appoint Commissioner Jim C. Jib- approximately 154 acres (+/-) of farm- Address: _____ Shaun Feilmeier, served as Clerk of Repair # 12 $127.64; Bomgaars, ecute Certification of Closure for ben to the Sioux Valley Regional land located within The Northeast Telephone: ______the Board. Chief Civil Deputy State’s Supplies/Repairs #46,47,5 $404.45; the Transfer Station. MOTION by Railroad Authority. MOTION by Quarter (NE l /4) of Section 36, Town- FAX: ______Attorney, William Golden, was also Fidelity Security Life Insr Com, Schmidt and seconded by Arends. Schmidt and seconded by Poppens. ship 100, Range 51 West of the 5th ACCEPTED BY LINCOLN present. Mr-Cobra Vision Insurance $7.67; Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: P.M., Except the West 370.42 Feet of COUNTY ROUTINE BUSINESS: Transource, Repair 2019 Mack “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. MOTION by Poppens and sec- Gr64fr $385.16; Fuverizon Con- Motion carried. Motion carried. the East 2,132.80 Feet of the North March 2, 2021 Chair, Lincoln County Commis- onded by Jibben to approve agenda. nect Nwf, Inc, Monthly Service-Dec RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: 823. 17, Lincoln County, South Da- Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: $453.32; Greenway & Associates Ltd, to authorize the Auditor to advertise Mark Isaacson of Legacy Aviation kota but not including the temporary sion “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Ring/Washer/Handle/Shaft $548.20; an extension/re-schedule of the informed the Board of the necessary easement on the north end consisting ATTEST: Motion carried. Metlife, Employee Life Insurance sealed bid opening and deadline for facts pertaining to an urgent beacon of 142,911 square feet from January Lincoln County Auditor Claims: $50.83; Force America Distributing Surplus Tax Deed Property at Parcel repair at the Marv Skie Lincoln Coun- 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, for Published twice at the approxi- GENERAL FUND: Star Pub- Llc, Repairs # 27,29, 25 $12,455.84; #100.50.64.K016 legally described as ty Airport. cash rent in the amount of $____ per mate cost of $106.44. (2-12, 2-19) Contech Engineered Solution,Llc, Tract 16 in D&L Industrial Addition in lishing, Meeting Minutes/Notices RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED year. Rent for 2021 shall be submit- $2,270.27; Independent Publish- Hp 2 2/3 Gv, Band 5c Galv $842.65; the Southwest Quarter, Section 24, to approve repair of beacon at the ted with the bid. Rent for 2022 is due ing Llc, Publishing $2,608.82; Lin- United Healthcare Premium Bllng, Township 100, Range 51, West of the Marv Skie Lincoln County Airport by Cobra Health Insurance Sw $835.69 5th PM, Lincoln County, South Da- Sioux Falls Electric for $6,844.75. and payable April 1, 2022.

TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE • 7 Governor Noem and legislative leaders NOTICE LINCOLN COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) :SS 42-180-069 Structure announce plan for implementation of IM 26 COUNTY OF LINCOLN) Replacement IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Lincoln County, South Dakota PIERRE, S.D. – On Wednes- create an interim committee kota to address several policy Supreme Court will have the In the Matter of the Estate of Sealed Bids will be received by day, Governor Kristi Noem and to meet and recommend solu- concerns and additional rules opportunity to weigh in on this Lincoln County, South Dakota until leadership in both chambers tions before next legislative regarding IM 26. constitutional matter. WILLIAM D. RODASKY, 10:00 AM local time on Wednesday Deceased. the 24th day of February 2021 for the of the South Dakota state leg- session. “Our Senate leadership fully “There is no doubt that IM above referenced project. Bids shall islature announced a plan to The state of South Dakota supports the effort to properly 26 passed in South Dakota, Pro. No. 20-64 be prepared and submitted in accor- dance with the Bidding Documents. implement Initiated Measure has consulted with industry implement a workable medi- and it is fully our intention to Lincoln County reserves the right to 26 (IM 26). experts Cannabis Public Pol- cal marijuana program,” said honor the will of the voters,” NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND accept or reject any and/or all Bids as “We are working diligently to icy Consulting (CPPC). CPPC Senate Majority Leader Gary said House Majority Leader NOTICE OF INFORMAL PRO- set forth in the Bidding Documents. BATE AND APPOINTMENT OF At or shortly after the time named get IM 26 implemented safely has not seen a successful Cammack. “We will honor the Kent Peterson. “Based upon above and within the offi ce of the and correctly,” said Governor implementation of a medicinal voters’ wishes.” the experiences of other states, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Lincoln County Highway Superin- tendent, such Bids will be publicly Kristi Noem. “The feasibility marijuana program in just 8 Furthermore, CPPC advises we know that it takes time to Notice is given that on the 29th opened and read aloud. Bids will of getting this program up and months, the timeframe IM 26 that no state in the country start implementing a safe and day of October, 2020, Dora L. Ro- be reviewed by Lincoln County at a running well will take additional currently requires. Some states has ever implemented both a workable program. We will get dasky, whose address is 27296 subsequent meeting of the Lincoln Sequoia Ave., Tea, South Dakota County Commissioners. time. I am thankful to our legis- take more than two years for medicinal and a recreational the job done.” 57064, was appointed as Personal The Project includes the following lative leaders for helping make successful implementation. To marijuana program simultane- HB 1100 was amended to Representative of the Estate of Wil- Work: sure that we do this right.” address this, the implemen- ously. While the circuit court be the vehicle for the plan’s liam D. Rodasky. Removal of the existing ±24’ Sin- Creditors of decedent must fi le gle Span Steel Girder Bridge. The plan would add a year tation plan adds additional has ruled that Amendment A passage. their claims within four months after Installation of the proposed 3 is unconstitutional, the state the date of the fi rst publication of this - 84” x 46’-0” Reinforced Concrete of additional fl exibility on the fl exibility to the timeline. This notice or their claims may be barred. Pipes with Flared Ends. implementation timeline and will allow the State of South Da- is still anticipating that the Claims may be filed with the Additional items as set forth in the Personal Representative or may Contract Documents. be fi led with the Clerk, and a copy Each bid shall be accompanied of the claim mailed to the Personal by a Bid Security as described in the Representative. Bidding Documents. The Successful Funding available for outdoor recreation Dated this 29th day of October, Bidder will be required to provide 2020. Payment and Performance Bonds as LEGACY LAW FIRM, P.C. described in the Bidding Documents. PIERRE, S.D. – South “Outdoor recreation development or renovation to states by Congress to fund Attorneys at Law Bidding Documents may be ex- Adam Oster amined at the locations listed: Dakota State Parks and is important to a healthy of public outdoor recreation public outdoor recreation 7404 S. Bitterroot Place Recreation Director Scott community,” Simpson said. facilities or the acquisition of projects. Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Lincoln County, SD Simpson announced today “The variety of recreational park land. We will consider Application packets are Telephone: (605) 275-5665 104 N. Main Street Suite B150 Facsimile: (605) 275-5667 Canton, SD 57013 that applications are being activities that local parks have grant requests for public available on the Game, Fish Attorney for Estate of William D. Ph: (605) 764-5841 accepted for grants from the to offer allows families to spend outdoor recreation projects and Parks website. For more Rodasky Land and Water Conservation time together close to home.” seeking at least $10,000 in information contact Grants IMEG Corp Kristie Torgerson 1410 W Russell St Fund (LWCF). The Land and Water grant assistance,” Simpson Coordinator Randy Kittle at Clerk of Court Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Public outdoor recreation Conservation Fund provides up said. 605.773.5490 or by email at Lincoln County Courthouse 104 N. Ph: (605) 331-2505 projects sponsored by city, to 50 percent reimbursement The application deadline is [email protected] Main St. Canton, SD 57013 The Bidding Documents may also county, township, and tribal for approved outdoor recreation April 30, 2021. be examined at the following loca- governments are eligible to projects. LWCF funds are federal Published three times at the tions: Sioux Falls Builders Exchange approximate cost of $47.47. (2-12, or Plains Builders Exchange both in receive the grant money. “Grants will be awarded for dollars that are apportioned 19, 28) Sioux Falls, South Dakota. An electronic copy of the Plans and Specifications on a compact CITY OF TEA disc may be obtained from the Sioux Falls offi ce of IMEG upon payment UPDATES FROM YOUR SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATORS of $40.00 to IMEG for shipping and CITY OF TEA handling or Plans and Specifi cations NOTICE TO BIDDERS may be downloaded from the http:// submitting a constitutional supposed electrical fire on was heard in Senate Judiciary www.clark-docs.com web site upon By Rep. Ernie Otten, The City of Sioux Falls, SD, re- a payment of $20.00. A printed 11” x District 6 amendment to South Dakota Halloween 2020. The request this week. The bill would limit quests formal bids for the Surface 17” size set of Plans and Specifi ca- tions may be obtained from the Sioux Two Legislative Coffees for voters to strip the governor of of the legislature is to allocate the use of the death penalty to Treatment Program – Slurry Seal for authority to appoint legislators $12 million in one time funds cases only in which the victim is Sioux Falls and Surrounding Com- Falls offi ce of IMEG upon payment D6 (Harrisburg, Lennox, south- munities project. of $100.00 to IMEG for shipping and in the case of vacancies. Almost to cover part of the $19 million law enforcement, correctional Sealed bids shall be received handling. All payments are non-re- ern Sioux Falls, Tea) were held fundable. Upon request, one copy th every other year we have a project and have the project employee, or fi refi ghter that is at the Customer Service Counter, Saturday, February 6 . Both vid- Ground Floor, City Hall, 224 W. 9th of Plans and Specifi cations shall be eos are posted on my Facebook form of this bill before us. This ready by the 2022 State Fair. on duty. It is of note that Sen. St., P.O. Box 7402, Sioux Falls, SD furnished, without charge, to each page at www.facebook.com/ time the verbiage was to allow The bill was sent to Appropria- Rusch was a Circuit Judge and 57117-7402, not later than 2 p.m., Contractor resident in South Dakota the legislature to do it but the tions for further consultation. actually sentenced a man to February 25th, 2021. who intends, in good faith, to bid upon ErnieOttenForSouthDakota. Bids shall be publicly opened and the project. I’ve been in talks with a few mechanism to do it was left for House Bill 1077 provides for death. He shared in Commit- read via Webex at 2:15 p.m. A pre-bid conference will not be held. other legislators trying to get another legislature to decide. licensure by endorsement for tee his personal experience You may join the bid opening vir- Right now the governor makes certain licensed professionals presiding over that case and tually by utilizing information and links BY: Sheri Lund some money set aside for our at https://siouxfalls.org/purchasing. Lincoln County Auditor Published twice at the approx- townships, earmarked for box the appointments. The gover- and occupations. This is one his refl ections on it. It passed Specifi cations and bid forms that nor has the staff to research of the Governor’s priorities this out of Judiciary 5 to 1 and now must be used are available online at imate cost of $49.04. (2-12, 2-19) culverts to help replace our https://eplans.siouxfalls.org. Works Progress Administration the backgrounds of people. The session after she signed an ex- heads to the Senate fl oor. Cite Bid Request No. 21-1033. (WPA) bridges - an infrastruc- legislature does not have that ecutive order at the beginning The Legislature can no lon- The City of Sioux Falls reserves LINCOLN CO. P & Z ture program created by Presi- ability or the staff to do it. One of the pandemic to keep our ger introduce any more bills as the right to reject any or all bids, waive of my concerns was that if we state open for business by re- the time has passed. ‘Cross- technicalities, and make award(s) as Lincoln County dent Roosevelt in 1935. deemed to be in the best interest of Seeks Public Input into House Bill 1225 is an act to had more than one legislator ducing regulations. This bill and over’ this year will be on Thurs- Sioux Falls, SD. resign, we would actually have its amendment makes those day, Feb 25th. Crossover is the This work consists of spreading Lincoln County Master Drainage establish provisions concern- a properly proportioned mixture of Plan Study ing the sale of adult use retail to call a special session in order temporary licenses permanent last day for a bill to pass out of polymer-modifi ed emulsifi ed asphalt, marijuana. The bill was brought to select replacements. The for multiple professionals such the chamber in which it was mineral aggregate and filler, and Lincoln County will hold a public water on a prepared surface in ac- Open House format meeting as part by Representative Derby out of vote on the fl oor was 23 yes to as physician assistants, RNs, introduced and move forward cordance with the International Slurry 46 no. I voted no. pharmacists, certified nurse for consideration in the other of the Lincoln County Master Drain- Rapid City since the voters ap- Surfacing. Project locations include age Plan adoption process. This proved Amendment A, which is SB 99 went into Senate Agri- practitioners, social workers, chamber. various streets and neighborhoods Open House public meeting will be culture and Natural Resources physical therapists, funeral As always, if you have any in the City of Sioux Falls and in the held on February 18, 2021, from now in the courts. The thought following surrounding area communi- 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Commission process is to bring another bill to create a proposed Dakota directors, athletic trainers concerns or questions, please ties: City of Brandon, City of Canton, Meeting Room of the Lincoln County Event Complex, or DEX, at the and behavioral analysts. This contact me directly at Ernie. City of Crooks, City of Dell Rapids, Courthouse (104 N Main Street in to get done what the voters ap- City of Harrisburg, City of Hartford, State Fairgrounds in Huron. passed the House 67-3. I vot- [email protected] indicating Canton). A brief presentation will proved in case the court rules City of Lennox, City of Parker, City of be made at the beginning of the against the Amendment. The DEX Event Center would ed yes. you are a District 6 resident. Salem, and the City of Tea. meeting followed by an Open House Dated this 12th day of February, discussion with the Consultant and HJR 5002, the resolution replace the beef complex which SB 98 is a bill to limit the ap- 2021. burned down in an accidental plication of the death penalty. It County staff. Dawn R. Murphy The Lincoln County Master Drain- Finance Offi cer age Plan study will address a full Published twice at the approx- range of issues and options for drain- imate cost of $29.30. (2-12, 2-19) age management according to State Statute. The purpose for the Open By Sen. Herman Otten, statue that has been repealed quires a small business impact in statue since 1995 and gone House is to inform the public of the District 6 or sometimes it changes the statement. unchanged since. We all know study’s fi ndings and draft recommen- We have now completed the language in the statue to refl ect SB 149 An Act to revise an that costs have increased over dations, and to record any specifi c the way we speak today. NOTICE concerns the public may have on fi rst four weeks of this year’s appropriation regarding the fi re the last fi fteen years and those those fi ndings and recommendations. session. There a have been a Two bills that I am prime insurance premium tax was funds do not go as far as they For those who cannot attend the sponsor of in the Senate have passed out of Senate Taxation did in 1995. SB 149 will not NOTICE OF VACANCY meeting or desire additional infor- total of 477 House and Senate SKY HAVEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT mation on the study, information will bills and another 31 com- had their committee hearing without any nay votes and then increase any tax but just redi- be made available online after the and I will give a brief update on sent to the committee on Joint rects more of the funds to the meeting at www.lincolncountysd.com. mendations and resolutions. The following offi ce will become vacant due to the expiration of the Notice is further given to individ- Committees have been hearing how they fared and their status. Appropriations with a do pass South Dakota State Firefi ghters uals with disabilities that this open four to six bills per meeting and SB 92 An Act to require recommendation. The reason Association. present term of offi ce of the following house/public meeting is being held that certain proposed rules that was done is because SB The House and Senate will be offi cer: in a physically accessible place. on the Senate fl oor we will be include a housing cost impact 149 spends dollars from the hearing from the Governor this Secretary/Treasurer- 3 year term Any individualsCITY withOF disabilitiesTEA who working our way through ten to Trustee - 3 year term require a reasonable accommodation twenty bills a day now. There statement was passed out of general fund. SB 149 would week and we will be receiving in order to participate in the open committee without any nay direct ten percent of the rev- some budget numbers from house / public meeting should submit have not been a lot of talkers in Nomination petitions may be fi led a request to the Planning and Zoning votes and placed on the con- in the offi ce of the Sky Haven High- the Senate to this point but they enue from the fi re insurance her offi ce. As we start to nail way District located at FM Acoustical Department at 605-764-2938 or will be coming. We have been sent calendar. SB 92 would premium tax to the South Da- down our budget numbers Tile, 27128 Park.lane Drive, Sioux 1-800-877-1113 (Telecommunication Falls, South Dakota, 57106, between Relay Services for the Deaf). Please dealing with a lot of bills from require a state agency, when kota Fire Fighters Association I will include some of that request the accommodations no later implementing a new rule or information in my upcoming the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. state agencies that are called to pay for state fi re school and (Central Daylight Savings Time) up than two business days prior to the meeting in order to ensure accommo- clean up bills. Clean up bills code change, to secure three training. The ten percent would articles. Please contact me with to April 15, 2021. different bids/quotes as to equal a sum of $130,000, cur- your comments and concerns SKY HAVEN HIGHWAY DIS- dations are available. remove old and outdated ref- TRICT For more information, contact the erences to codes, sometimes what cost the rule change will rently the association receives at herman.otten@sdlegislature. By: Mike McElroy Planning and Zoning Department, at result in. It is modeled after a gov President (605) 764-2938 or by email at plan- the language is referencing a $30,000 from the fi re premium [email protected]. current state statue that re- tax. That amount has been set Published once at the approxi- mate cost of $8.30. Published once at the approxi- mate cost of $18.59.

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 NEWS • 8 State Historical Society celebrating 120-year anniversary Tea Area School District

PIERRE, S.D. – The South archives, historic preservation, ties in South Dakota, provides 100 books and won more than Kindergarten Registration Dakota State Historical Socie- museum, and research and federally-mandated review and 50 awards. ty is celebrating 120 years of publishing programs. Archaeol- compliance services under the The foundation is respon- online Feb. 16-March 12 preserving the state’s history. ogy is in Rapid City; the rest of National Historic Preservation sible for raising funds to sup- “For 120 years, the mission the programs are in the Cultural Act requirements, and adminis- port the society’s various initia- Tea Area School District will will receive information about of the South Dakota State Heritage Center in Pierre, as is ters a variety of other programs tives and activities. Foundation hold their annual Kindergarten the Kindergarten Screening Historical Society has been to the South Dakota Historical So- within the state, including the staff coordinate the volunteer Registration entirely online this event and a link to sign up for collect, preserve, exhibit, and ciety Foundation, the society’s Deadwood Fund grants. activities and the history book year. a time. All incoming Kindergar- publish the history of South nonprofi t fundraising partner. Museum staff is respon- club, assist with the application Guardians with kindergarten ten students must complete Dakota, and we look forward to Each program has specifi c sible for collecting, preserving, for outside grants, and manage age students should visit www. screening with a district staff preserving our history for future duties: and interpreting the history of the Heritage Stores in the Cul- teaschools.k12.sd.us to begin member. generations,” said Benjamin Archaeology preserves the South Dakota through artifacts, tural Heritage Center and state the registration process. Individuals will need to bring F. Jones, state historian and state’s archaeological resourc- educational programs, and ex- Capitol. 2021-2022 Kindergarten proof of residency, your child’s director of the society. es and maintains records of ar- hibits. Museum exhibits have One of the best ways to online registration is for all immunizations, and original It was on Feb. 5, 1901, that chaeological sites and projects. won several national awards support the State Historical children living in the Tea Area birth certifi cate to the screen- Gov. Charles N. Herreid signed Archives collects and pre- over the years. Society is to become a member. School district who will be 5 ing appointment so that copies the bill creating the Depart- serves government and or- Research and publishing Interest in the society is high, as years old on or before Septem- can be made. ment of History. The functions ganizational records, personal publishes “South Dakota Histo- there are members in 44 states ber 1st, 2021. Please call the Registrar, of the Department of History papers, manuscripts, photo- ry,” the society’s award-winning and four foreign countries. Online Registration will be Mrs. Courtney Burrack, at 605- were assumed by the South graphs, maps, and sound and quarterly journal now in its For more information about February 16 - March 12. Once 498-2700 ext. 5 for any ques- Dakota State Historical Society video recordings that document 51st year of publication, and the State Historical Society and registration is complete, you tions. in 1973, and the society was the history of South Dakota. “History Notes,” the society’s its programs, call 605-773- reorganized into its current Historic preservation staff newsletter. Since the founding 3458 or visit history.sd.gov structure in 1985. works with public and private of the South Dakota Historical The society preserves state property owners to promote Society Press in 1997, the pro- Annual South Dakota history through its archaeology, and preserve historic proper- gram has published more than Picnic canceled in Florida

Due to COVID-19 risk, they Any questions contact: June USDA extends general signup for will not be holding the 69th Clark - 434 Cameo Dr. Lake- Annual South Dakota Picnic in land, FL 33803 or call 863- Lakeland, FL (previously sched- 646-1131 or email june.jj01@ Conservation Reserve Program uled for February 28, 2021) this gmail.com or Sue Kelly - 1010 year. The group will miss seeing 68th St. NW, Bradenton, FL everyone, but hope to see all of 34209 or call 941-792- 8235 The U.S. Department of Increasing habitat that sup- you next year. or email [email protected]. Agriculture (USDA) is extending ports economic opportunities, the Conservation Reserve Pro- such as job creation, related to gram (CRP) General Signup pe- hunting and fi shing activities. riod, which had previously been This signup for CRP gives Seeking project applications announced as ending on Feb. producers an opportunity to 12, 2021. USDA will continue enroll land for the fi rst time or to accept offers as it takes this re-enroll land under existing for Repair Aff air Day opportunity for the incoming contracts that will be expiring Administration to evaluate ways Sept. 30, 2021. All interested For many of us, health and a ceived by the Housing Division to increase enrollment. Under producers, including those on steady income are daily bless- of the City of Sioux Falls and the the previous Administration, Indian reservations and with ings, others are not so fortu- Sioux Empire Home Builders incentives and rental payment trust lands, are encouraged nate. The Sioux Empire Home Care Foundation. All projects rates were reduced resulting in to contact their local USDA Builders Care Foundation is will be completed one day only an enrollment shortfall of over Service Center for more infor- once again out to help the local on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. The 4 million acres. The program, mation. community through the annual event is sponsored by Great administered by USDA’s Farm All USDA Service Centers are program called Repair Affair™. Western Bank and Xcel Energy. Service Agency (FSA), provides CRP in the Northern Great Plains supports an estimated 8.6% of the grassland open for business, including The goal of the program is If you or someone you know annual rental payments for 10 bird population. those that restrict in-person to update an applicant’s home is in need of accessibility relat- to 15 years for land devoted to visits or require appointments. by making it more accessible ed projects to be completed in conservation purposes, as well this signup period, we’ll have 85 million pounds, nitrogen by All Service Center visitors wish- (wheelchair ramps, grab bars, their home, please contact the as other types of payments. time to evaluate and implement nearly 450 million pounds, and ing to conduct business with add railings, etc…), for the low Sioux Empire Home Builders Before the General CRP changes to get this neglected sediment by over 160 million FSA, Natural Resources Con- income and elderly or perma- Care Foundation at (605) 361- signup period ends, producers program back on track.” tons in 2020 alone. servation Service, or any other nently disabled all for no cost 8322 to have an application will have the opportunity to As one of the largest pri- Creating more than 2.3 mil- Service Center agency should to the homeowner (income mailed or visit hbacarefounda- adjust or resubmit their offers vate-lands conservation pro- lion acres of restored wetlands call ahead and schedule an guidelines apply). tion.com to download applica- to take advantage of planned grams in the United States, while protecting more than appointment. Service Centers Labor will be donated by tions to apply for the program. improvements to the program. CRP provides both economic 177,000 stream miles with ri- that are open for appointments volunteers and materials pur- Applications are due by “The Conservation Reserve parian forest and grass buffers, will pre-screen visitors based and conservation benefi ts by chased through a grant re- Thursday, April 15, 2021. Program provides a tremen- taking land out of agricultural enough to go around the world on health concerns or recent dous opportunity to address production. Program success- seven times. travel, and visitors must adhere climate change both by retiring es include: Establishing over a half mil- to social distancing guidelines. marginal cropland and by re- Sequestering in soils and lion acres of dedicated polli- Visitors are also required to storing grasslands, wetlands, plants over 12 million metric nator habitat and nearly 15 wear a face covering during and forests,” said Robert Bon- tons of carbon dioxide equiva- million more acres of diverse their appointment. Our program Full Service nie, Deputy Chief of Staff, Offi ce lent (CO2e), or about the same plantings that provide forage delivery staff will continue to of the Secretary. “CRP has a amount that the entire state of for pollinators. work with our producers by 35-year track record of success Delaware emits annually. Increasing populations of phone, email, and using online PRINTING beyond just climate benefi ts, by Preventing more than 2 ducks and other game birds, tools. More information can providing income to producers, billion tons of soil from being prairie chickens, and such be found at farmers.gov/coro- improving water quality, reduc- blown away by wind erosion grassland songbirds as Baird’s navirus. Call 213-0049 ing erosion, and supporting over the life of currently en- Sparrow. CRP in the Northern USDA is an equal oppor- or email: [email protected] wildlife habitat and the hunting rolled acres. Great Plains supports an esti- tunity provider, employer and and fi shing opportunities that Reducing phosphorous mated 8.6% of the grassland lender. go along with it. By extending reaching streams by almost bird population. www.teaweekly.com Know what's happening in your community with your local newspaper. Tea Weekly is the official newspaper for the City of Tea, Tea Area School District, and Lincoln County. BUY ONLINE A PICK UP IN TEA! AVERA ORTHOPEDICS URGENT CARE

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 FINANCIAL SECTION • 9 Explaining the 50-30-20 approach to fi nances

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The internal working title for this position is Property Technician. Lincoln County is now accepting applicants. The Property Technician performs specialized clerical duties and routine data entry work relating to the appraisal of real property for tax purposes. Responsibilities include applying and explaining assessment regulations, procedures and practices to the public. Review and maintain all assessment/tax credit programs relating to property taxes. Reviewing and inputting city and township plats. ***Exposure to appraisal and real estate industry preferred however, not required.*** Minimum Qualifi cations: High school diploma or GED plus two years of general offi ce clerical experience or comparable combination of education and experience. $16.81–$18.51/hr plus benefi ts. To view a full listing of qualifi cations and to apply visit: http://www.lincolncountysd.org then click on the Employment tab. Application deadline: February 15th 5:00 p.m. Contact Human Resources with questions at 605-764-6609. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 12, 2021 SPORTS • 12 Tea Area girls earn win over Parkston Titan boys cruise past Crofton

By Anne Homan one assist and three steals and Mara By Anne Homan nine rebounds and had one On Saturday, Feb. 6 the Tea Area Grant fi nished with fi ve points, fi ve re- Traveling to Crofton, NE on assist and one steal. High School girls’ basketball team bounds, and one assist. Brynn Schupner Tuesday, Feb. 9 the Tea Area Kolbeck was also in double traveled to Madison to compete in the had four points, two rebounds, and one High School boys’ basketball fi gures on the night, fi nishing NEC/Dak XII Clash, awaiting them was steal in the game and Grace Stansbury team earned a decisive 80-31 with 13 points. He also grabbed a match-up against a tough Parkston had two points, one rebound and two victory. two rebounds. team. Parkston, who had lost just fi ve assists. The Titans lead 32-6 after Lake led the team in assists games coming into the match-up, led The Titan girls will travel to Lennox the opening quarter and never on the night with nine. He 37-33, at the half. However, the Titans this Friday, Feb. 12 when they take on looked back. also fi nished with four points, used a 21-14 fourth quarter advantage Lennox in double header action with the “We played very well against five rebounds and two as- to steal the lead back and went on to Titan boys. The Titan girls are scheduled a team that was probably a little sists. Blake Thompson had fi ve capture the 68-65 victory. to tip-off at approximately 6:30 p.m. outclassed. We got off to a hot points, three rebounds, two as- For the Titans, who shot over 47 Masks are required and attendance is start with a 32-6 lead after the sists and three steals. Jackson percent in the game, Olivia Ritter led limited. The game will be live streamed first quarter and played well Smythe and Reis Kirschenmen the way with a 20 point performance. on the NFHS network. Following their throughout the entire game,” each had three points and Alex She also had eight rebounds, four as- match-up against Lennox, Tea Area will said Titan head coach Drew Pies fi nished the night with two. sists and a game-high fi ve steals. Katie face off against Sioux Falls Washington Weber. “Austin [Lake] really Jonah Kocer contributed one Vasecka had 16 points in the game, six on Tuesday, Feb. 16 in Sioux Falls and distributed the ball well for us point, and had one assist and will be at Parker on Thursday, Feb. 18. rebounds, one assist and two steals. with eight assists in the fi rst one steal in the game. Cassidy Gors was also in double fi gures Their fi nal regular season game will be half alone and Caden [Elling- The Titans shot over 54 per- on the night, fi nishing with 15 points at home on Friday, Feb. 19 against Elk son] had his best all-around cent in the game. Crofton shot after hitting three three-pointers in the Point Jefferson. game including a monster just over 23 percent. With the game. Kendra Mckinney had six points, At left: Cassidy Gors handles the ball dunk in the second quarter. win, Tea Area improves to 9-6 during a home match-up for the Titans. Jeff [Worth], Garrett [Kolbeck], on the year. and Cael [Lundin] all did what The Titans will travel to Len- they usually do with scoring the nox on Friday, Feb. 12 to face Super regions ensure equity for basketball playoffs Registrations ball and our bench guys got a off against the Orioles in dou- lot of playing time and played ble header action with the By Dana Hess needed in the SoDak 16. In the cis and Todd County. open for softball, well, too.” Titan girls. The varsity boys For the S.D. Newspaper Association event this happens, the board’s Lakota Tech Athletic Director baseball, T-ball For the Titans, four players are expected to tip-off at ap- PIERRE — With some action would combine regions James Knutson said it made were in double figures with proximately 8 p.m. Masks are schools not allowing activities one and two, regions three and more sense to connect Region The 2021 softball, base- Lundin leading the way with required and attendance is lim- because of the pandemic, the four, regions fi ve and six and 7 to Region 6 since three teams ball, and T-ball registration 18 points. He also had fi ve re- ited to four vouchers per player. board of directors of the South regions seven and eight. weren’t playing in that region. is now open for Tea Park and bounds, three assists and one The event will be live streamed Dakota High School Activities The action stems from Re- SDHSAA Executive Director Recreation. steal. Worth fi nished the night on the NFHS network. Association made a change gion 7 Class A basketball where Dan Swartos said the change Guaranteed placement with 16 points. He pulled down On Feb. 16, the Titans will to the format of the girls’ and only three teams—Winner, La- was being made to make sure registration deadline for base- two rebounds and had five host Sioux Falls Washington boys’ basketball playoffs. kota Tech and Bennett Coun- each team needs to play to en- ball is March 4, 2021. Refund assists. Ellingson fi nished the and on Feb. 19 they will be If fewer than four teams ty—are participating. Region 7 ter the SoDak 16. The change deadline is March 18. Prac- night with 15 points, including home once again facing off are actively participating in any against Elk Point Jefferson. teams not taking part in the was approved unanimously by tices will begin mid-May and the big dunk. He pulled down region, a super region will be season include Little Wound, the board. formed to play the four spots the season will run through Pine Ridge, Red Cloud, St. Fran- mid-July. Registration deadline for softball is March 5, 2021 with ★ OF Safety rules set for spring sports, a refund deadline of March ATHLETE 22. Practices will begin mid- May and the season will run w ★ ★ All-State Chorus, Orchestra on hold through mid-July. WEEK Registration deadline for By Dana Hess Center. Students would get to areas where they would not For the S.D. Newspaper Association ticket vouchers for attendance. have access to athletes. T-ball is May 29 with a refund Cael Lundin PIERRE — The South Dakota deadline of June 15. Games “Those on the medical side Optional modifi cations in- This week’s Athlete of the “Cael is our best all-around High School Activities Associa- will roughly begin on July 6 (of the task force) were quite clude face coverings for ath- Week for Titan boys’ basketball player and a team captain,” tion won’t decide until its March and run through August 13, leery of holding,” Swartos said. letes, isolating athletes from is Cael Lundin. Cael, a junior said Weber. “Cael is one of the board meeting whether to hold weather permitting. If any of the events get can- spectators and limiting team guard, was nominated by head best players in South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra To register, visit https:// celed, Swartos said he runs the camps to only team members. coach Drew Weber. Cael scored and is one of the key pieces to this year. teaparkandrecreation.sport- risk of being labeled as being Meet management could con- 30 points against Western our team’s success.” At a special meeting of the against the arts. sider limiting entries. Social ngin.com/ Christian and has been averag- This is Cael’s second Athlete board last week, SDHSAA Ex- All-State Band and All-State distancing should be followed For more information con- ing 19.2 points per game this of the Week nomination this ecutive Director Dan Swartos Jazz Band were approved by at all fi eld events and in com- tact Park and Rec Director, season along with leading the basketball season. explained that All-State Cho- the board. mon gathering areas. 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