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OCTOBER 30, 2020 $1.00 VOL. 11 NO. 44 FRIDAY Free breakfast and lunch for all Tea Area School District students

Last week, Tea Area School This unprecedented move dren continue to receive safe, efforts by our school foodser- The “Titan” breakfast and and Nutrition by email at de- District Superintendent Dr. will help ensure – no mat- healthy, and nutritious food. vice professionals year in and lunch will now be free. In order [email protected]. Jennifer Lowery announced ter what the situation is on- During the COVID-19 pandem- year out, but this year we have for the meal to be free it must Students enrolled in virtu- that Tea Area School District the-ground – children have ic, USDA has provided an un- an unprecedented situation. have all the required com- al school are also eligible to will be able to provide free access to nutritious food as precedented amount of fl ex- This extension of summer ponents of a reimbursable receive the free meals. Those breakfast and lunch to all the country recovers from the ibilities to help schools feed program authority will employ meal (Titan meal). Students students will be receiving cor- students enrolled in grades COVID-19 pandemic. USDA kids through the school meal summer program sponsors to choosing extra entrees, extra respondence from the District JK through 12. has committed to use the programs, and today, we are ensure meals are reaching all milks, or á la carte items will this week on how to order the The District was able to Congressionally appropriated also extending summer meal children – whether they are be charged for the additional meals each week and be able qualify for a waiver through the funding that has been made program flexibilities for as learning in the classroom or items. If a guardian does not to sign-up. Then, they will be U.S. Department of Agriculture available. long as we can, legally and fi - virtually – so they are fed and want their student to be able able to pick up their meals (USDA). The program is in ef- “As our nation reopens nancially,” said U.S. Secretary ready to learn, even in new to purchase additional items, daily at the Tea Area High fect from October 1 through and people return to work, of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. and ever-changing learning the should contact Delores School from 1 to 2 p.m. during the end of the school year. it remains critical our chil- “We appreciate the incredible environments.” Stratmeyer, Director of Food school days. COVID-19 cases continue to climb

Isolation hurting health of BY KELI BULTENA bers. Lincoln County, South Dako- Within South Dakota Col- ta passed 800 active cases on leges, Universities, and Tech- long-term care residents in S.D. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 with nical Colleges there were an the South Dakota Department additional 126 cases added BART PFANKUCH living an active lifestyle at the of Health (SD DOH) reporting Oct. 18-24, bringing that total South Dakota News Watch Avera Prince of Peace Retire- 804 active cases of Coronavi- to 1,895 cases since Aug. 9. As nursing homes and as- ment Community in Sioux Falls rus in the county. This number includes 1,742 sisted-living facilities have before the pandemic. When As of Wednesday, Oct. 28 students and 153 staff mem- restricted the movements coronavirus restrictions were Lincoln County records a total bers who have tested positive of residents and eliminat- implemented, including limits of 2,759 COVID-19 cases. for COVID-19. For more from ed most in-person visits by on social activities and family There are 1,937 recovered the department of health visit friends and families amid the visits, Rumbolz quickly deteri- cases and 18 deaths reported https://covid.sd.gov. COVID-19 pandemic, an un- orated and died in mid-June. in Lincoln County. Locally, Tea Area School expected elderly health crisis “There was never a slip we Statewide as of Oct. 28 District COVID-19 Mitigation has emerged in South Dakota noticed before COVID in any of South Dakota has 11,933 Response Level remains as and across the country. his mental capacities at all, so active COVID-19 cases out of “Yellow” in all buildings as of The mental and physical this was really devastating,” a total of 42,000 cases. This Oct. 28, 2020. Yellow is defi ned health of many residents of Cadwell said. “I feel like it is an increase of 3,245 active as Isolated active cases in a long-term care facilities are was the isolation that ended cases from last week, and an classroom (1-5 cases) and/or declining and in some cases this life shorter than it should additional 7,969 cases overall. isolated active cases in class- leading to death from the have been.” Total recoveries in the state rooms across a building (1-4 extended isolation residents As the pandemic drags on, are at 29,683. classrooms). are undergoing due to restric- medical researchers are start- There are 412 people cur- As a country, the U.S. re- tions on visitation and inter- ing to drill in on the potential rently hospitalized, which is an ports 8,812,318 positive action aimed at preventing increase of 80 people in the COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 Tom and Lee Raines of Sioux Falls have worked as a loving couple to make consequences of extreme iso- the spread of the coronavirus lation among elderly people. hospital because of COVID-19 has attributed to the deaths of the best of Tom’s diagnosis of Alzheimber’s Disease. But Lee now worries since last week. among a highly vulnerable that Tom’s condition has declined rapidly since the COVID-19 pandemic In a paper published this 227,109 U.S. residents of as population. led to restrictions at his long-term care facility that at first prevented Lee summer in the Journal of the COVID-19 has attributed to of Oct. 28, 2020, according to Recent efforts in South from visiting Tom, and later blocked her from touching him physically during American Medical Directors the deaths of 384 South Dako- John Hopkins University and Dakota to use federal relief outdoor visits. Association, researchers from ta residents as of Oct. 28. This Medicine. funds to increase testing for Photo: Courtesy Lee Raines the U.S. and Australia noted is an increase of 52 from last During the Oct. 28 South the coronavirus among facility that severe loneliness was week Wednesday. Dakota Department of Health visitors or to implement other cline of residents of long-term disease have declined rapidly, present among residents of COVID-19 cases among the weekly press briefi ng, Secretary measures to reduce isolation care facilities have become that residents are losing the long-term care facilities at state’s K-12 schools and col- Kim Malsam-Rysdon said she have failed, leaving many commonplace in South Dako- will to live, and that some double the rate compared leges and Technical Schools, is “optimistic” about a vaccine worried that more elderly ta and beyond. Advocates for have died unexpectedly from with people living in a personal released Oct. 26 are as follows: being available mid-November. residents will suffer the slow the elderly and family mem- causes not directly related to residence, and that the pan- From Oct. 18-24 an additional When pressed for details, she decline caused by loneliness, bers of facility residents re- the virus. demic has exacerbated that 581 cases have been added clarifi ed to say the state will be isolation and sensory depri- cently testifi ed before a South Terryl Cadwell told lawmak- difference. at the K-12 level, bringing the ready by mid-November to get vation. Dakota legislative committee ers in September that her total to 3,558 since Aug. 9. a vaccine out to health care Anecdotal reports of the de- that patients with Alzheimer’s father, Jim Rumbolz, 88, was ISOLATION | Page 13 This number includes 2,522 workers fi rst when it is ready. students and 1,050 staff mem- TAHS Fall Choral Showcase Oct. 19

Tea Area High School presented the Fall Choral Showcase Oct. 19 in the high school gym. Singers wore masks throughout the concert and attendees were spaced out throughout the gym. Director Janice Gilbert provided the lyrics to the songs to the audience to help follow along. Student teacher Emily Marotz also conducted at the concert.

The Kronos Concert Choir performed three songs at the end of the concert (pictured above and below).

The Calliope 9th Grade Women’s Choir sings at the fall choral showcase.

Alex Krumvieda, Christian Severson and Conor Brekke played percussion during the Prometheus Men’s Choir performance (above).

Soloists Emily Morales, Kaitlin Kuh- nert, Estella Peterson, Sophya Elkins, Aerana Waltner and Poppy Flaskey The Calliope Women’s Choir performs. perform (at right).

TEA WEEKLY | OCTOBER 30, 2020 NEWS • 2 Trunk or treat a success Despite a light snow falling on Saturday evening, costume clad children came out for some early Multiple agencies in Lincoln County were on the scene to set up a perimeter to locate a suspect last week. Halloween treats at the annual St. Nicholas Trunk or Treat event held at the St. Nicholas Church parking Local authorities respond to lot. This community event is hosted by St. Nicholas home invasion in Harrisburg Church. Organizers say donations make it possible Last week Wednesday at ap- Management and the Minne- suspect fl ed the scene and ran for them to offer this each proximately 5:22 a.m., Lincoln haha County/Sioux Falls drone into an adjacent slough. County Deputies responded teams were able to success- Officers were eventually year. Pictured at left and fully locate the suspect hiding able to locate the gun as well to a residence near 272nd below are snapshots of the St. and Willow View Circle, in a slough. Offi cers were able as other pieces of evidence just west of Harrisburg, for a to take the male into custody trunk or treat. in the slough. The suspect The weather forecast for possible home invasion with without incident. was identifi ed as 21-year-old Saturday looks to be more Upon further investigation shots fi red. Colton Nichols of Sioux Falls, promising for traditional Lincoln County Sheriff’s of the scene and evidence, SD. Nichols was transported to trick or treat-ers, with a offi ce reported that while dep- Lincoln County Sheriff Steve the Minnehaha County Jail and uties were enroute, the suspect Swensen said it is believed the lodged on charges of Attempt- high of 52° projected. fl ed on foot. Multiple agencies, suspect was caught in the act ed 1st Degree murder, commis- including Canton Police De- of breaking into cars by home- sion of a felony while armed, partment, Tea Police Depart- owners. They confronted the discharge of a fi rearm at an ment, Lennox Police Depart- suspect and the suspect fi red occupied structure, aggravat- ment, South Dakota Highway multiple rounds from a hand- ed assault x 2, possession of Patrol and K-9, South Dakota gun. The suspect then fl ed to a controlled substance. Nichols DCI, Minnehaha County Sher- nearby residence and entered is currently on parole in South iff’s Offi ce, Sioux Falls Police their back deck. It is believed Dakota and he will appear in Department and K-9, South the suspect fi red more rounds front of a Lincoln County judge. Dakota Game Fish & Parks toward neighboring houses Sheriff Swenson said, “We and Lincoln County Emergency from that deck. The homeown- would like to thank all the Management all responded er heard the shots from his agencies that assisted us in to the scene to help set up a deck and confronted the sus- successfully apprehending this perimeter. pect. The suspect then fi red a suspect.” Lincoln County Emergency round at this homeowner. The

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TEA WEEKLY | OCTOBER 30, 2020 OPINION • 3 Inside this issue… No substitute for in-classroom learning

f you don’t know what By Rep. Dusty Johnson educator. She had prepared teaching one class at a time. extra precautions. Precau- next Tuesday is, I want From the a fi ve-page memo for me, They are teaching the typical tions like wiping down tables to know your secret to a Editor arlier this week, I outlining the things I needed in-person class, simultaneous- and desks between each stress-free life. Seriously put on my shirt and to keep in mind when dealing ly teaching students online, period – another thing added I Kelli Bultena though, the general election is tie, but instead of with specifi c students and and still focusing extra atten- to teachers already very full Tuesday, Nov. 3 — you can fi nd Eroaming the halls specifi c assignments. Many of tion on students who may plates. the instructions related to how Even if you don’t have a details about where to vote Dakota and Lincoln County of Congress, I spent the day have limited English profi cien- best to integrate technology cy or students who have fallen child attending school right and what you’ll be voting on in coronavirus cases are listed substitute teaching for Mrs. into the day and how best to behind. And third, our nation now, I hope you’ll take this this week’s issue. Just make on page 1 of this week’s pa- Pierson’s middle school engage those students who has embraced remote learn- opportunity to thank your lo- sure to VOTE! per, it’s been an unbelievably English classes. Amid the were “e-learning” or learning ing as an option during this cal teachers and to thank the This week you can also high number these days. debate on if, when, and how from home. pandemic, but that doesn’t substitutes who are stepping check out the fi rst of the Just think as of Wednes- to open our nation’s schools, I There were a few key mean it’s easy. It comes with Olympian — it’s the fi rst one day, 1 in 75 people in South decided to get a fi rsthand look up to fi ll in the gaps. It’s going takeaways from the day as a technical challenges, and to take all of us to get through of the school year. This is a Dakota have an active case of at the challenges. substitute. First, the students frankly, there’s no substitute this pandemic and to keep four page school newspaper COVID-19, and what is more Serving as “sub” rein- were great. People warn for the experience of teaching our kids in school as much written and designed by the sad is that in October alone forced my view we need about America’s bleak future, and connecting with a student as we can. If you do have Tea Area High School students we have lost 161 lives in our to do everything we can to but these kids have a ton of in-person. school-aged children in South (pages 6-9). I want to thank state because of the virus. keep our kids in school and potential. Second, I’ve always Substitute teaching for the Dakota, tell them to keep an the sponsors who help to In listening to the South keep them safe while they known teaching isn’t an easy day was a valuable experi- eye out. They may just have make this paper available to Dakota Department of Health are there. Once I got to the profession but teaching during ence. Our students are happy their Congressman in their the students at no cost to the press conferences that are classroom, it became obvious a pandemic is a different to be back in the classroom, classroom someday. District. held on Wednesdays, one line to me I was substituting for beast. These educators aren’t even with masks and amidst You’ll also see some snap- I hear time and again, is that a dedicated and organized shots of Tea’s trunk-or-treat the virus is most dangerous to from Saturday night on page older adults. This, to me, is an 2, the chilly event looked to be excuse for the laissez-faire at- a popular place for local kids. titude adopted by state lead- No doubt, we will see trick ers. Those older community or treaters around town on members are often serving Halloween as the weather as board members or volun- will be much improved from teers for local organizations, this weekend. Just a friendly civic groups and churches. reminder to be cognizant of They are undoubtedly some of the CDC recommendations for the most community-minded a safe Halloween, see story citizens that make our cities on page 12. If you are going and towns feel like home — out and about, try to socially the least we can do is make it distance and if you can’t, just safe for those folks to get their wear a mask. mail and their groceries — just The numbers for South wear a mask. Cowboys hopeless; Steelers last undefeated team hat to even say at this point? Speaking I mean we of Sports Wcan’t even beat “The Football Team”. How did Anne Homan we get here? Dallas faced off against Washington this weekend and my greatest fears were real- this week—much needed after ized—we are really THAT bad. their less than stellar start to We have become the “that the season. proves nothing team”. You Only one team remains know the team that other undefeated and that is the teams beat with ease and Steelers. They edged by Ten- everyone says, “That proves nessee 27-24. But worrisome nothing.” Why? Because you for Steelers’ fans was the fact can’t say you’re a good team Pittsburgh almost blew a 27-7 simply because you beat one lead in the game. of the worst. One other take away from I mean we scored a fi eld Week 7—the Patriots are goal on Sunday…that’s it— missing Tom Brady. Cam depressing. Newton, since returning from On a positive note, despite COVID-19, has thrown fi ve in- getting practically nothing terceptions and not one single from CeeDee Lamb in my touchdown—ouch. His perfor- “Honest Thief” fantasy team, Tyler Lockett mance on Sunday forced Bill came to play and had 200 Belichick to bench Newton. onest Thief is a (Anthony Ramos) to investi- sells out one character rather yards receiving and three Newton will remain the starter perfectly middle-of- gate. Tom is annoyed by the unnecessarily), murders take touchdowns to give me over Movie but Patriots’ fan have to hope the-road Liam Nee- runaround, but cooperates place, and Annie gets pulled 45 points and the win this better things are to come. son action vehicle. Review with Nivens and Hall in a rush into danger, but she’s the week in fantasy—something I Speaking of better things, H Bob Garver Not as bad as “Unknown,” not to get the unpleasant busi- kind of character that if she needed considering the dire Dean Johnson will enjoy a as good as “Cold Pursuit.” It ness over with. The agents doesn’t get killed in Act 1, state of the Cowboys. $20 gift card for winning our would get stomped by any real need evidence to verify Tom’s she’ll probably be okay for the Unfortunately, despite weekly pick ‘ems contest. competition at the box offi ce, claim, so he tells them where rest of the fi lm. Lockett’s stellar stats the Congrats! but of course this is the Era of he returns all the money (ap- they can fi nd some of the The story, motives, and Seahawks lost their fi rst game If you haven’t been playing, No Competition. Actually, it’s parently the robberies were money. Except that they don’t even action are secondary of the season to the Cardi- you can start any time just re- the Era of No Movies At All in all for sport and he never keep the money as evidence, in “Honest Thief.” The whole nals on Sunday night. It was member the more weeks you certain parts of the country – spent any of the money, which they keep it for themselves. project is merely an excuse for a heck of a game but I’m not play gives you more entries including New York City, where raises unanswered ques- They’ve just made millions of Liam Neeson to do his Liam surprised Seattle fi nally lost—I into the grand prize—$100. I live – so I’m grateful to be tions about how exactly he dollars in an easier way than Neeson thing. Like his gravelly mean their games against the For details turn to page 2 able to visit my family in Penn- supports himself), he’ll get a robbing a bank, except of Cowboys and the Vikings were voice? You’ll be satisfi ed. Like of this week’s paper. Good sylvania and see anything in reduced sentence and can get course, for the loose end in to see him making threats close! luck and can’t believe I’m still a theater, even something as out in a few years with a clear Tom. They try to silence him, over the phone? This movie Viking fans enjoyed a bye saying it but …Go Cowboys! disposable as this. conscience and a girlfriend but this is a Liam Neeson has you covered. Like to see Neeson stars as Tom waiting for him. action movie character, so you him interacting with a roman- Dolan, a career bank robber The FBI suits set promptly know he’s got a Very Particu- tic interest? He and Walsh who’s getting bored with his to mucking the whole thing lar Set of Skills. have good chemistry and What are you waiting for? once-exciting line of work. up. First they don’t believe The rest of the movie is they take the material more While renting a storage locker Tom when he tells them he’s Tom playing cat-and-mouse seriously than it deserves. But for an ill-gotten $9 million, he the notorious In-N-Out Bandit with Nivens and Hall. Better this is a bland movie content meets aspiring psychologist (he hates the nickname make it dog-cat-mouse since to play to movie-starved view- Subs ibe to y r Annie (Kate Walsh), and the because it makes him sound the good FBI, led by Agent My- ers that are willing to settle for two fall in love. A year later, unprofessional, I’d hate it be- ers (Jeffrey Donovan) is also bland. Tom wants Annie to move in cause it makes people think involved. Myers’ defi ning char- Grade: C- h et n pap ! with him. There’s just one of fast food). High-ranking acter trait is that he has a dog “Honest Thief” is playing in problem – she doesn’t know agent Baker (Robert Patrick, that he got in a divorce, and theaters, check local list- $ that he used to rob banks. cast in a small role just to I can just picture the writers ings. The fi lm is rated PG-13 52 ISSUES 40/ Tom wants to put that chapter get his name on the poster) trying to work a dog into the for strong violence, crude of his life behind him so badly doesn’t take Tom’s claim se- script because they’ve seen references, and brief strong PRINT & E-EDITION YEAR that he calls the FBI to turn riously and sends underlings “John Wick” too many times. language. Its running time is OR $50 OUT OF STATE himself in. He fi gures that if Nivens (Jai Courtney) and Hall People get crossed (Tom 99 minutes.

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TEA WEEKLY | OCTOBER 30, 2020 COMMUNITY • 4

Tea Lions show appreciation to Tea Cub Scouts from Pack 99, along with the Boys and Girls Troop 99, were out in Tea on Saturday, October 24, hanging door hangers to inform the town about Scouting for Food. This year, due to Covid-19, no food was picked up. Please scan the door hanger provided by the scouts to donate to Tea Helping Hands Food Pantry located at Trinity Lutheran school district staff Church. Also you may drop off non-perishable food donations at Trinity Lutheran Church during business hours. The Tea Lions brought meat and cheese trays to the Tea Area Schools as an appreciation of their dedication to the students of the Tea Area during this pandemic. Local Financial Advisor sponsors Scouting for Food “We wanted them to know that we under- stand how hard everyone has been working to David Nicholson of the is an extension of the fi rm’s October 19, 2020 and con- keep the students in school and we appreciate fi nancial-services fi rm Edward commitment to community tinues throughout the month. it,” said Lion members. “Thank you to all employ- Jones believes that to truly service. Edward Jones not Scouts delivered door hang- ees at the Tea Area School District.” become a part of a commu- only encourages its fi nancial ers with instructions to donate The Lions delivered trays to: Venture Elemen- nity, one must invest in that advisors to become involved funds online to help local food tary, Legacy Elementary, Frontier Elementary, community. By, investing, Da- in their local communities, it banks supply their shelves for Middle School, High School and the District vid is one of 15 Edward Jones also invites them to partici- the upcoming holiday season. Education Center. fi nancial advisors sponsoring pate in national service proj- In previous years, food items the scouting For Food event ects and backs that participa- have been donated, but with by the Scouts BSA, Boy Scouts tion with funds to help those the coronavirus pandemic of America organization for in need. happening, most food banks the Sioux Council. The Scouting for Food prefer to do their own pur- Postcards from the Past with Luella DeJong Nicholson’s enthusiasm event started the week of chasing of food items.

AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Embrace Church https://risensaviortea.org 720 Figzel Court, Tea Sunday: Sunday Divine Service, 9 a.m.; Sun- 213-3333, iamembrace.com/tea day School / Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Campus Pastor: Travis Waltner Sunday: Worship 8:45, 10 & 11:15 a.m. West Prairie Lutheran Church, ELCA A maximum of 50% of each campus’ building 46788 282nd St., Lennox capacity for each service is currently being fol- 647-5923; On Facebook lowed. Masks are encouraged, but not required. Pastor Jon Hallenbeck Ask Services continued to be streamed at 8:45, Sunday: Drive-in Church Service! Enjoy the 10 & 11:15 a.m. Live services found on Face- message from the comfort of your car, outside book, YouTube and iamembrace.com/online. sound system will play through your radio. Ser- vice starts at 9 a.m. This was exciting day for Tea — a long-time landmark was burned to make room for development. The last elevator was located where the sports complex is now located. This event happened in Living Hope Community Church 2014. Quite the crowd gathered around Tea to watch this event. 305 E. Brian, Tea Southtown Fellowship 116 Main St., Worthing The Historical Society will be meeting on Thursday evening, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Commu- 498-5876 605-372-0060, Southtownchurch.com nity Center. Members invite anyone to join them. The museum is also open for tours by appointment. Pastor Wayne Reed Sunday: 9am Sunday School (for ages 5 years Pastor Jerry Miller and up); 10am Sunday Worship Service In person Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. as well as Facebook Live Those Guys Abate Meet on Sunday Check NO on IM 26 Weekly: Wednesday, Sept 16 -Youth Groups St. Magdalen Catholic Church us out on Medical Marijuana Legion Meeting Nov. 2nd at 7 p.m. 6:45 PM-7:30PM *Note time changes*; Free pro- 417 E 6th Ave, Lennox Facebook! is NOT Medicine! gram-Ages 5 years-High School. 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TEA WEEKLY | OCTOBER 30, 2020 COMMUNITY • 5 SDSU announces Tea Area High School Honor Roll spring dean’s list Roll of Excellence Nora Price, Jack Qualseth, Grant, Jenna Hageman, Marisa Sophya Elkins, Skyler Haines, BROOKINGS, S.D. - The fol- 9th Grade—Emersyn Erck, Nathan Renken, Cooper Ritter, Haupt, Eliana Heier, Hayden Addisyn Hansen, Kaden Han- lowing area students have Jenna Gass, Taylor Johanneson, Jakob Scharffenberg, Mason Hindberg, Jeslyn Huinker, Noah sen, Molly Huss, Zachary John- been named to the dean’s list Avery Ostrem, Presley Portner, Schramm, Clayton Schwebach, Hunter, Meghan Johnson, Noah son, Alex Kayser, Ashlyn Kline, for academic excellence after Oscar Rivas, Carter Turek, Kate- Breanne Semmler, Peyton Sie- Kreidler, Kaitlin Kuhnert, Mayce Carson Lohr, Andrew Opland, the spring 2020 semester at lyn Vasecka, Madisen Vavra, ber, Makayla Sonne, Elizabeth Larson, Kylie Lottman, Anni- Tysha Rose, Kyler Rozeboom, South Dakota State University. Ethan Vis, Miah Weber Spah, Katelyn Spracklin, Kyzek ka Malsom, James Micucci, Sheyla Saavedra Padron, Bren- To earn dean’s list distinctions 10th Grade—Nathan Babb, Thompson, Addyson Tow, Jack- Caleb Miller, Ean Minnaert, dan Stanga, Scarlett Taylor, in SDSU’s colleges, students Ella Bialas, Bryce Crawford, Lyd- son Tschetter, Makayla Tuo- Eric Munson, Jazmyn Nelson, Adyson Towns, Lauren Turgeon, must have completed a mini- ia Decker, Adam Elkins, Brailey hino, Allyson Turek, Brandon Thomas Ostrem, Alex Pies, Ma- Nathan Wood, Madison Zabel, mum of 12 credits and must Groeneveld, Hunter Hagedorn, Venhuizen, Haidyn West, Han- ria Qualseth, Preston Quissell, Ivan Zamora Gutierrez have earned at least a 3.5 GPA Averi Johannsen, Kiarra Ljung- nah West, Garrett Wiebenga, Jace Rausch, Kellen Sattler, 10th Grade—Cameron on a 4.0 scale. Students with gren, Kendra McKinney, Jessica Jessen Wiebenga, Maxwell Klayton Sattler, Cole Schil- Coyne, Payton Cuppy, Brayden an asterisk received a perfect Nelson, Aiden Pearson, Jessica Wilken, Boston Willemssen, ling, Tristan Schlechter, Brynn Jensen, Nicholas Krumvieda, 4.0 GPA. Tea: Nicholas Jay Skoog, Jackson Smythe, Sierra Matai Yadassa Schupner, Blake Spah, Grace Cadin Larsen, Nicholas Loof, Aeilts, SAHSS; Dallas Jeffrey Buttemeiers to celebrate Waltner, Gavin Walz, Jaci Welch, 10th Grade—Jillian Arp, Col- Stansbury, Haylea Stockwell, Emily Morales, Olivia Pickett, Appeldorn, SEHS; Breanna Eliza Wilgers, Hunter Wilson by Baker, Conner Battleson, Josephyne Swanson, Isabel Mason Reiners, Christopher Rose Attema*, SPAHP; Cole 50th wedding anniversary 11th Grade—Allyson Afrank, Jacob Bender, Benjamin Bien, Tapia, Jordan Taylor, Chylee Richards, Reese Riemenschnei- William Deberg, SENGR; Noah Connor Brekke, Ashlyn Goodall, Logan Boom, Gabriella Brew- Thompson, Kortney Torgerson, der, Griffen Schnider, Iden Wollman Freidel*, SEHS; Au- Terry and Fran Buttemeier Noah Hubley, Isaac Johnson, er, Magdelina Curry, Benja- Andrew Tuohino, Edward Unruh, Shibly, Breighdyn Turner, Sa- brey Starr Hagen*, SAFES; Tam- will celebrate their 50th wed- Oliver Price, Annika Quamen, min Daggett, Katie Domagala, Taylor Van Emmerik, Derek Ven- mantha VanTol, Matthew Waag- my Lynn Hall, SNURS; Tristan ding anniversary celebration Maria Webb Holly Frankenstein, Matthew huizen, Bradley Waltner, Jaxon meester, Aedan Wahl, Gabriel William Hofer, SAFES; Corey with an open house on Satur- 12th Grade—Mineya Afa, Halbur, Ciara Hansen, Hailey Weber, Faith Weisenburger, Wall, Jonas Wall, Dani White, Scott Knutson, SNURS; Trevor day, Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at the Victoria Bartell, Gavin Bialas, Hermandson, Tobin Hoffman, McKenzie Widman, Jeffrey Caden Zeeck James Kollars, SAFES; Amanda Tea Events Hall. Skylar Call, Savannah Dorothy, Tate Holmlund, Jillian Huenink, Worth 11th Grade—Ericka Ack- Brook Olson*, SEHS; Shaleigh Caden Ellingson, David Garner, Olivia Kint, Reis Kirschenman, 12th Grade—Haylee Chris- mann, Lexi Coy, Ryan Del Mo- Elizabeth Parker, SNURS; Isaac Josie Ketelhut, Kennedy Kon- Kara Knutson, Jonah Kocer, tenson, Giovonnie Cox, Viola naco, Cole Goodman, Austin Michael Price, SENGR; Joshua rad, Cooper Leslie, Kenadie Kennedi Lien-Martens, Olivia DeMott, Arianna Enriquez, Hackrott, Michael Halbur, Ryen Kirby Quamen*, SENGR; Cole Titans earn Martinsen, Frank Micucci, Bri- McCalmont, Connor McKin- Adrien Geelan, Hannah Hank, Hawkey, Natalie Holland, Ma- Nicholas Rausch*, SENGR; anna Pfeifer, Dawson Portner, ney, Ethan McKnelly, Parker Cameron Jensen, Allison Kint, son Howard, Quincy Hulverson, Enrique Ezequiel San Miguel*, All State Cayden Reiniger, Luke Rettedal, Mulder, Sydney Neuhardt, Sum- Emma Kint, Erika Kint, Thea Natalie Imus, Ashton Koch, SENGR; Matthew Evin TeSlaa*, Ellie Ritter, Megan Stadtfeld, mer Ochs, Caleb Pendergast, Klarenbeek, Garrett Kolbeck, Travis Krietlow, Kailynne Lok- SENGR; Taten Nicholas Thom- honors Trevor Welch, Jaya Wilson, Tif- Estella Peterson, Alexander Cole Kuhnert, Austin Lake, ken, Cael Lundin, Rylee Rhead, assen*, SAHSS; Mikayla Ann fany Young Prebble, Matthew Schwebach, Regan Lardy, Brayden Mah- Kade Schentzel, Ashton Smiley, Wevik, SNURS All State Soccer teams were Alyssa Sherman, Sydney Sher- lum, Carter McGregor, Noah Promist Smith (School Codes: SAFES – announced by the South Dako- A Honor Roll wood, Maddix Slykhuis, Ethan McKinney, Blake Miller, Conner 12th Grade—Ian Bennett, College of Agriculture, Food ta High School Soccer Coaches 9th Grade—Syda Afa, Braden Stainbrook, Wyatt Stuntebeck, Mulder, Trey Pearson, Devin Lincoln Blakey, Tyler Duffy, Rob- and Environmental Sciences; Association. Attema, Zowie Bennett, Reidyn Payton Svanda, Noah Ther- Pence, Dylan Pence, Trinity ert Erickson, Gabriel Glanzer, SAHSS – College of Arts, Hu- Named to the First Team for manities and Social Sciences; Bermudez, Gillian Buckman, kelsen, Blake Thompson, Pey- Penning, Carson Quigley, Caleb Ashley Griffith, Alexander Hofer, the Class A boys were Tea Area Gwynneth Campbell, Logan ton Thompson, Chloe Unruh, Ries, Olivia Ritter, Chase Som- Bailey Jongejeugd, Alyssa Kolb, SEHS – College of Education High School soccer players Clapsaddle, Taylor Del Mo- Chase VanTol, Aerana Waltner, merfeld, Justin Walz, Namana Aden Parker, Chloe Stafford, and Human Sciences; SEN- Ryan Del Monaco, Tyler Duffy, naco, Keegan DeYoung, Ava Reece Westhoff Wasesa, Haley Wipf Kyra Steele, Taylor Wallum, GR – Jerome J. Lohr College and Noah McKinney. Honorable Drake, Peyton Edmonds, Austin 11th Grade—Brianna Adams, Kaydence Webster, Broderick of Engineering; SNS – College mention was given to Trever Eimers, Brock Ellingson, Des- Lily Aikman, Amber Aymar, Va- B Honor Roll Wilken, Brooklyn Wuestewald of Natural Sciences; SNURS Sandersfeld. tiny Fisher, Drexler Francisco nessa Bermudez, Kiyla Blakey, 9th Grade—Samuel Almas, – College of Nursing; SPAHP – Named to the First Team Velasquez, Emily Froendt, Evan Jaelyn Braunesreither, Connor Madison Baatz, Landan Bam- College of Pharmacy and Allied for the Class A girls was Titan Froendt, Sydney Ganschow, Cole, Brooke Deckert, Con- sey, Alexander Bartell, Ian Health Professions) Brooke Deckert. Honorable Shealey Geelan, Mara Grant, nor Eimers, Thaiven Ekthanit- Benally, Samantha Brown, mention was given to Aftyn Julia Haack, Timothy Halbur, phong, Wyatt Erickson, Alyssa Brayden Cambier, Teagan De- Murray and Annika Quamen. Brooklyn Hallvin, Dominick Hei- Giles, Cassidy Gors, Gabriel dula, Nicholas Dunkelberger, er, Shayda Hendrickson, Fyrst Henriksen, Jonah Hunter, Hold- en Jelen, Kennedi Johannsen, Thank you Gavin Johnson, Isabella John- Due to COVID-19 the Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the son, Aubrey Kenyon, Malcolm Thank you for all of the birth- Annual Hudson American Legion Turkey Ketelhut, Andrew Klinkhammer, Trinity turkey supper in day wishes and phone calls. I Alexie Koch, Rylan Konrad, ShootBINGO has & GAMES been CANCELED. really enjoyed them. God Bless. Brooklyn Korver, Haley Korver, November is canceled. Calvin Schriever Dylan Larsen, Benjamin Lind- We hope to re-evaluate in the spring; thank you for We will still be selling tickets for the holm, Cassondra McDaniel, BINGO & GAMES Thank you notes are printed Noah McGregor, Samantha patience and understanding. Henry Big Boy .45 LC Rifl e or $400 cash free of charge in Tea Weekly. McGuckin, Adrianna McMahon, God keep you safe. 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Volume 4/Issue 1 October 2020 504 W. Brian St. Tea, SD 57069 Titan Cross Country Team has a Great Finish to Season at State Meet By Ryen Hawkey

Although they placing 10th and 11th. Titans from both the were faced with 8th grader Mya Neuhardt girls and boys teams new challenges and finished 14th. Haidyn had great runs despite regulations due to West and Shealey the harsh winter-like COVID-19, the Titan Geelan, both freshmen, conditions. Jaycie Babb Cross Country team has finished 16th and 18th. won a medal, placing made the most of it and The boys team had two 16th. Aubrey Kenyon achieved their goal of qualifiers, junior Jace placed 42nd, Haley making it to State. After Rausch and freshman Korver finished in 63rd, a great performance at Austin Eimers. Both Haidyn West got 69th, the Region 3A meet in boys had great runs, Mya Neuhardt got 87th, Lennox on October 1st, with Rausch placing and Shealey Geelan seven athletes qualified 9th and Eimers placing was close behind with for State. The girls cross 20th. When asked 89th. For the Titan country team placed about preparing for the boys qualifiers, Jace second in the region, Region and State meets, Rausch finished in 40th Student Council to Appear at Board Meetings earning a trip to state. coach Ryan Decker said with a time of 18:28. By Damien Devries The girls team fell short the workouts would be His teammate, Austin of first by just one point focused on “reducing the Eimers, took 67th. On a regular Monday and members Jason motion on the table for during the region meet. volume and increasing Congratulations to the in Tea before Covid-19, Bennett, Tara Johannsen, comments.” When asked 7th grader Jaycie Babb the intensity.” This Titan cross country you might find yourself and Brett Waltner, and separately about if the led the way, placing seemed to benefit the team on a great season attending a School being joined regularly students were part of the 7th. Close behind were Titans on October 24th, and impressive finish at Board meeting made up by superintendent Dr. voting process, she said, freshmen Hayley Korver during the State meet State! of just the Board, and Jennifer Lowery. The “At this time they are not and Aubrey Kenyon, in Rapid City. Several community members. board meets every considered as a voting This school year Monday at 6:30 p.m. member, but I believe however, is looking a When asked about that asking a student to little different. Every what the roles of these formally sit on the Board Monday night you can students are in the and provide input is the now find two members school board meeting, Board and Superintendent from the High School Lowery responded, very purposefully giving Student Council “The role of the student the students a voice.” providing updates to council member is to Every week the Board the board about what is provide input from the takes on the tasks of happening at the school. student perspective. discussing the general The School Board is The members can take funds for the schools, and made up of five members, part in the question and making decisions that including President answer portion, and the best fit the needs of the Kristen Daggett, Vice member can take part in students. President Conrad Pick, the portion following a Out of Tune Being the Voice of Democracy By Kortney Torgerson

By Taylor Vanemmerik After missing out on a same.” Wranek also said a concert be possible? marching season, the that “the band could be Wranek replied, “There’d In 1947, the VFW decided to do the essay in an event that could Tea Area marching broken down into smaller be no way to do it (Veterans of Foreign because last year when have an impact on our band shifts their focus ensembles,” but this and because it wouldn’t be a Wars) established an I did it I had tons of fun local community.” to concert music and other ideas would have concert since you’d have moves practice indoors. to be approved by the to have students record audio-essay program and it’s a good way to try The national first called “Voice of and get a scholarship.” In place winner receives But how does the band school’s administration. their separate parts and Democracy”. According response to the theme this a $30,000 scholarship practice and follow CDC piece them together.” to the VFW website, year Blakey says, “I think paid directly to the guidelines? Band director Is having the band in “our Voice of Democracy our founder envisioned recipient’s American Stephanie Wranek person easier than using Through all the changes audio-essay program the concept of the university, college or answers this question and Flipgrid, a website used there are things that the provides high school freedom to choose and to vocational/technical others on how a band of to record yourself? students and the directors students with the unique vote and everyone being school. A complete 73 students can still make Wranek answered, have missed. When asked opportunity to express able to do as they please, list of other national music during a pandemic. “Yes. Even with all the what some of those things themselves in regards to a without all the violence scholarships range from restrictions.” The students were Wranek answered, democratic and patriotic- going around, as we see $1,000-$16,000, and the Normally after Tea’s had been relatively “Normalcy, marching marching season familiar with Flipgrid but band, and all state band themed recorded essay. today.” first place winner from Each year, nearly 64,500 Last year, a former each VFW Department concludes, the band at the end of the 2019-20 kids who qualified but 9-12 grade students from ELA teacher for the (state) wins a minimum starts working on music school year, it became a didn’t get to attend.” As across the country enter high school, Elizabeth scholarship of $1,000. for their winter concert, regular use for them. The the school year continues, to win their share of Herrboldt, had her speech Herrboldt says, “This usually held in December. band had started using the TAHS band hopes to Due to the outbreak the site in order to record at least gain some sort of more than $2.1 million in class compete in this contest is worth the effort educational scholarships program during class. because it encourages of Covid-19, some their chair placement normalcy before the year and incentives awarded She says “I chose to have students to think deeply adjustments have been auditions. When the ends. through the program.” my students compete in about governmental made so the band may school went completely This year Ms. Cameron the contest because we issues that matter to continue to play music, virtual at the end of the Schroeder, an English had competed in previous them.” even indoors. Some of year, the students used Language Arts (ELA) years and had success. the adjustments made it as a way to show they include: slitted masks were practicing. If the teacher here at Tea, The students enjoyed handed out the program the unit in the past, and I for brass and woodwind school were to return as something for the wanted to continue that instrument players, bell to completely virtual covers with merv-13 learning, as a result of students to do outside enjoyment for students. I of school. Students also like that the contest filters placed inside them, rising case numbers, have until October 31st aligns with our classroom at least a distance of six Wranek stated that the at midnight to submit standards and could feet, playing no more than students would go, “back their response to this elevate the persuasive 30 minutes, and cleaning to Theory based stuff year’s theme “Is this the speech unit to the next after each rehearsal. and individual work,” country, the founders level. What stood out When asked how a referring to mainly envisioned?” about this contest was the concert could be set up working from books the to follow guidelines, students use to practice Kiyla Blakey, a junior fact that it was sponsored at TAHS, is one of the by our local VFW. I Wranek had this to say, scales and build their students participating in thought it was important “No idea. Ideas are still knowledge of them. If this program and says “I for students to participate in the works. It’s possible the school were to go but it wouldn’t sound the completely virtual, would Page 2 LIFE IN TEA October 2020

Collision Embraces New Home New Staff Spotlight: Ms. Schroder By Rylee Rhead By Brianna Adams Collision is a student different for Collision. very soothing for people Cameron Schroder is a teaching degree. Last enjoys discussions and led movement. Its true The adult and student trying to find their faith. the first new teacher at year, Schroder was a groups, but she has had purpose is to connect leaders came up with a They will continue to Tea Area High School to student teacher at Sioux to change her teaching people with their faith and plan to meet at the Venom meet. They have started be under the new teacher Falls Lincoln, and this style to fit rows instead get connected to God. It Gym here in Tea. It is letting students meet for spotlight. Schroder grew year is her first year of pods. Teaching online has been a favorite part of every Saturday at 7:30pm lunch on Thursdays like up in Heron, South of teaching. Schroder is also a new adjustment the school year for many until 10:00pm. Anyone last year. It is all required Dakota and currently lives teaches English and she has had to experience. students. Last year we is welcome with open and they need to maintain with her boyfriend and coaches Oral Interp. When asked what she was would all gather every arms. When we meet, we social distancing as much dog, Laramie. She has Schroder chose to teach most looking forward to Thursday We would all listen to worship music, as possible to ensure that just recently graduated in Tea because she really this school year, Schroder eat pizza, drink soda, play games, and have a the students stay safe. If from South Dakota State enjoys the community and said that she had looked and learn about Jesus. lesson. We will usually you have any questions University. At SDSU, it is very similar in size forward to meeting the It was a great time and watch a video related to you can contact Bailey Schroder was on the to Heron, her hometown. students, talking with really brought people the lesson. One thing they Attema, or one of the speech team and had her She also thinks that them, and getting to know together throughout the always say to the students student leaders in the own radio show When the staff in the school them. She also said that school. This year, due is “This is a judgement school. she was younger, she district are awesome, she looks forward to to Covid-19, things are free zone,” which can be wanted to be a teacher kind people. Since this is seeing the growth of the because her grandmother her first year of teaching, students throughout this taught special education Covid has greatly year High School Activity Tickets and her grandfather was changed the way Schroder By Vanessa Bermudez a principal. Despite this, thought she would teach. in college she majored For starters, Schroder Due to Covid-19, many cases the community District Youtube channel. in journalism, but two thought that she would be places have had to make has. The most used is six Some words from a coach years later she changed able to see the student’s changes to help with the tickets, no activity has and an athlete. “Our team back to working towards faces. She also really circumstances we are in. gotten to use all ten. Choir really doesn’t have a SD High School Activity will be having concerts, preference as long as we Above: Cameron Association has set rules but they are only allowed get to play the football SchroderOctober is TAHS’s 2020 forPage all different2 activities four tickets because game. We would like as newsest english teacher. to follow to help with the of the amount of gym many fans as possible, but Covid-19 circumstance. space. All tickets given LIFEif their needs to be ticketsIN TEA One example is for to participants can then to limit attendance for us football, that all team be given to family and to play, then we are fine boxes must be extended friends, so they can attend with that,” says Craig length-wiseCollision to the 15- Embracesactivities. With a ticket New Clayberg Home the football New Staff Spotlight: Ms. Schroder Byyard Rylee lines. Rhead One way Tea you still pay an admission coach. “The ticket system By Brianna Adams Area High School has fee but you can’t get makes it challenging for Collision is a student different for Collision. very soothing for people Cameron Schroder is a teaching degree. Last enjoys discussions and contributed is with the use in with having a ticket. all family members to led movement. Its true The adult and student trying to find their faith. the first new teacher at year, Schroder was a groups, but she has had of tickets. These tickets These tickets also don’t come support at the game. purpose is to connect leaders came up with a They will continue to Tea Area High School to student teacher at Sioux to change her teaching limit the amount of people renew every activity Although it’s not ideal, people with their faith and plan to meet at the Venom meet. They have started be under the new teacher Falls Lincoln, and this style to fit rows instead attending activities, which are given your ten for at least the athlete gets to get connected to God. It Gym here in Tea. It is letting students meet for spotlight. Schroder grew year is her first year of pods. Teaching online allows for everyone to the whole season. For play,” says Cassidy Gors, has been a favorite part of every Saturday at 7:30pm lunch on Thursdays like up in Heron, South of teaching. Schroder is also a new adjustment safely social distance. community members, a student athlete. the school year for many until 10:00pm. Anyone last year. It is all required Dakota and currently lives teaches English and she has had to experience. All activity participants family members and students. Last year we is welcome with open and they need to maintain with her boyfriend and coaches Oral Interp. When asked what she was received ten tickets. The students who are unable to would all gather every arms. When we meet, we social distancing as much dog, Laramie. She has Schroder chose to teach most looking forward to number of tickets they get get a ticket, some events Thursday. We would all listen to worship music, as possible to ensure that just recently graduated in Tea because she really this school year, Schroder to use depends on how are also live streamed on from South Dakota State enjoys the community and said that she had looked eatmany pizza, active drink Covid-19 soda, playthe games,Tea Area and High have School a the students stay safe. If and learn about Jesus. lesson. We will usually you have any questions University. At SDSU, it is very similar in size forward to meeting the It was a great time and watch a video related to you can contact Bailey Schroder was on the to Heron, her hometown. students, talking with really brought people the lesson. One thing they Attema, or one of the speech team and had her She also thinks that them, and getting to know together throughout the always say to the students student leaders in the own radio show. When the staff in the school them. She also said that school. This year, due is “This is a judgement school. she was younger, she district are awesome, she looks forward to to Covid-19, things are free zone,” which can be wanted to be a teacher kind people. Since this is seeing the growth of the because her grandmother her first year of teaching, students throughout this taught special education Covid has greatly year. High School Activity Tickets and her grandfather was changed the way Schroder By Vanessa Bermudez a principal. Despite this, thought she would teach. in college she majored For starters, Schroder Due to Covid-19, many cases the community District Youtube channel. in journalism, but two thought that she would be places have had to make has. The most used is six Some words from a coach years later she changed able to see the student’s changes to help with the tickets, no activity has and an athlete. “Our team back to working towards faces. She also really circumstances we are in. gotten to use all ten. Choir really doesn’t have a SD High School Activity will be having concerts, preference as long as we Above: Cameron Association has set rules but they are only allowed get to play the football Schroder is TAHS’s for all different activities four tickets because game. We would like as newsest english teacher. to follow to help with the of the amount of gym many fans as possible, but Covid-19 circumstance. space. All tickets given if their needs to be tickets One example is for to participants can then to limit attendance for us football, that all team be given to family and to play, then we are fine boxes must be extended friends, so they can attend with that,” says Craig length-wise to the 15- activities. With a ticket Clayberg the football yard lines. One way Tea you still pay an admission coach. “The ticket system Area High School has fee but you can’t get makes it challenging for The Olympian is brought to you by... contributed is with the use in with having a ticket. all family members to of tickets. These tickets These tickets also don’t come support at the game. Brianna Adams Damien Devries Kyra Steele limit the amount of people renew every activity, you Although it’s not ideal, Lily Aikman Cassidy Gors Kortney Torgerson attending activities, which are given your ten for at least the athlete gets to Amber Aymar Sydney Hartman Taylor Van Emmerik allows for everyone to the whole season. 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Eight Students Earn Spot in All-State Choir Building Dreams By Kiyla Blakey By Jeff Worth On September 25, Choir isn’t guaranteed to this is such a cool event The building construction class has been working inexperience.”Builders 2020, Tiffany Young, be performed as planned to have to miss.” Noah class at Tea Area has been on this house for about First source is overseeing Broderick Wilken, Lydia due to Covid-19, all the Hunter, (11), said, “I very busy with their latest two months. When asked this project and they own Decker, Connor Cole, students who made it are already knew I was gonna project building a house about the hardships all the materials going Jaya Wilson, Damien excited and happy that make it in, there only in the career and technical faced, Parker Johnson, a into the house. Once DeVries, Tori Bartell, there is a chance in being being two tenors that tried education building. This senior at Tea Area, said, the house is completed, and Noah Hunter learned able to go. When asked out. Yes, I am scared it’s class is still very new “Honestly, it’s just hard Builders First Source after auditioning that how they felt when they gonna be cancelled, I to the Tea Area School building inside of the owns it and will sell it and they earned their place learned they made it, hadn’t made it the years District, but that didn’t shop and it is going just the intent is that they want in the two quartets for and if they were scared before, so if I don’t get stop them from building a about as expected with the to keep building a house All-State Choir. Several it would be canceled, to go this year, next year very complex project. The students learning and the every year. students from Tea Area Damien DeVries, (12), will be my only chance, High School Kronos said,“I was really excited and I don’t even know if Choir auditioned, but when I learned I made that’s gonna happen.” only eight made it, with it this year. Previously, Even though things four alternative students, I have only been an aren’t completely back Chylee Thompson, Caleb alternate, so this was an to normal, All State Miller, Emily McCarvel, exciting day. I’d say that Choir has brought back a and Jonah Hunter. I’m scared that it will get sense of familiarity into Although the All State cancelled, just because students’ lives.

Choir Showcase

By Lily Aikman The Tea Area High School 9th grade women’s choir. all possible. There was a choir had their first choir Everyone was grateful live stream broadcasted concert of the year on to be able to finally sing for all spectators. October 19th, in the together in person. With “Even though they sing highschool gymnasium. It the threat of Covid-19, with masks, they sing featured Kronos concert choir posed a risk for powerfully and loud”- Students Enjoy New choir, Prometheus men’s the health of students Janice Gilbert, choir Lunch Tables at TAHS choir, Calliope women’s and staff, but with director. By Amber Aymar choir, and the group of adjustments, we made it Covid-19 has caused attached. This change was many changes, big and made so every student Quiz Bowl Finds New Ways to small, that schools have can sit in every other had to overcome. Most chair to allow for social Compete During COVID-19 people only notice the distancing, and reduce the By Brody Wilken bigger changes, such as possible spread of Covid. Quiz Bowl Finds News where schools compete good attitude and works the limited entrance at Ways To Compete During in a one-round match. well together.” Tea Area sports events, or wearing Covid-19 Pandemic During normal seasons, High School students can a mask all day at school. With school restrictions Tea has two teams of still join the Quiz Bowl Along with those changes, due to Covid-19, Tea four that compete, with a team, all students are have come some smaller Area’s Quiz Bowl team captain for each team and welcome. changes that we may not has found ways to keep students who substitute hear about. One of these competing. In a normal between rounds as the changes being that the Tea Quiz Bowl meet, schools competition goes on. This Area High School and would have six rounds year, Tea has one team of Middle School got new in a competition, and five and each week the lunch tables. Before, the would switch between team substitutes certain high school had tables classrooms to compete players. Tea’s Quiz Bowl with separate chairs that against different schools. team has yet to win a pull out, now these have Instead of having in- round, however, Mary been replaced with tables person meets against Beth Sutton, the team’s that have circular chairs Above: Freshman Aftyn Murray, Jonah Hunter, Malcolm Ketelhut, and Isabella Johnson enjoying lunch with friends. other schools, Brandon coach, says,”They are Valley High School hosts answering a lot of good Check Please a weekly virtual meet questions. The team has a By Haylee Christenson Tea Area High School until they do. The region held auditions for the II One Act competition’s One Act Check Please on date and location are Tuesday, October 27th. TBD. The State One Act Check Please is a comedy competiton will be held written by Johnathan on February 5-6, 2021. Rand that follows a series of blind dates that couldn’t get any worse--

Above: Tea Area High School students Hunter Hagedorn (11), Ethan Stainbrook (10) and Maxwell Wilken (9) compete in a virtual quiz bowl turnament.

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Titans Varsity Softball Places 4th at State By Cassidy Gors The Tea Titans Varsity into another big win, Freshmen, and an eighth softball team competed 10-6, over Pierre. In grader. Adrien Geelan in the State Softball their next game against (Senior) was asked about tournament on October Madison, Emersyn Erck the season. She says, 2nd and 3rd. They came and Addisyn Hansen “I think over the whole up short, ending in 4th (Freshmen) strung season we grew so much place. The team went into together two home runs. individually as players the tournament with a However, fell short with and as a team. Our growth regular season record of a score of 11-12. From showed when it came to 8-7. there, took another win the final weekend” Brynn The Titans faced Tri- 11-3 with more homeruns Shupner and Cassidy Valley in their first from Brynn Schupner, Gors were both awarded game of the tournament. Jillian Arp (Sophomore) All-State. Marisa Haupt Coming in with strong and Emerson Erck. Their and Addisyn Hansen were sticks, Brynn Schupner season ended in a tough given Honorable mention. (Junior) and Emersyn loss to Sturgis, 2-8. The team had a great Erck (Freshman) had They had a young, but season thanks to their Girls State Soccer Runner-Ups two home runs, leading strong roster which coaches Matt Hansen and them to a win against included one Senior, Roger Froendt. By Chloe Stafford Tri-Valley 17-1. The team four Juniors, three On Saturday, October athlete’s summer training, as a team, because we brought that confidence Sophomores, four 10th Tea Area Titans, they had to overcome couldn’t scrimmage girls soccer, won in the many obstacles. Mark together. What I took semi finals v.s Vermillion. Anderson says, “Doing most out of this year is Leading to their fifth time extra training and players that adversity is a good to state, and defending putting in extra time thing, and it can teach you their 2019 winning outside of soccer is how a lot about your team, and state title. This year, they have overcome who you are as a player,” State Soccer was held these obstacles.” As a says senior Bailey in Huron at 11 p.m. on coach, “The most difficult Jongejeugd. After a well Saturday, October 17th part about this season is played game the lady v.s. West Central Trojans. dealing with restrictions, Titans ended up runner up Moving forward this year not having more assistant with a score of 0-2 in the from winning the State coaches, replacing players State Championships. In Championship title last that have graduated in the end, all girls can agree year, Mark Anderson 2019, and finding playing the future is bright, and says, “He didn’t look at time.” As a player, “This their heads are held high it as a rebuilding year, year is different from for next season. but saw that we would the past years because have to work on some of Covid-19. In the Picture provied by changes and adjustments. beginning of the season South Dakota Public As well as it all came it was a lot different, we Broadcasting down to how much the had to practice in groups team wanted to win.” of three. It brought some With Covid-19 cutting challenges with playing Boys State Soccer Runner-Ups By Sam Cahoy Tea Area High School Volleyball For the past four years, finals. They then advanced fighting hard for each Host Pink Out Night your Tea Area Titans boys to the finals. These boys other and themselves. soccer team has competed fought hard all year, and There are four seniors By Sydney Hartman in the state tournament. they deserved their spot graduating including This year, with a record of in the championship Tyler Duffy, Noah With October being breast the Tea Area High School 7-4-2, they were ranked match. On Saturday, McKinney, Trevor cancer awareness month, against the Beresford number two in the Class A October 17th, they played Sandersfeld, and Brayden the athletic board did their Watchdogs. Titans beat boys soccer rankings. Sioux Falls Christian on Mahlum. But even though part in the fight to bring Watchdogs 3-0. “The time I got ran Saturday, October 17th. they will be missing, the awareness to the battle. over by a player from The match was Played in rest of these boys will be The Tea Area Volleyball Harrisburg,” said Brayden Huron. coming fighting back next team honored victims Mahlum, a senior, when The championship year to prove they should and survivors Monday, asked what his favorite match score was 2-1 with be on top. October 12 during the moment from the season Sioux Falls Christian annual Pink Out Night at was. barely beating the Titans Picture provided by With a final score in penalty kicks. Even South Dakota Public of 4-0, the Titans beat though they lost, they Broadcasting Vermillion in the semi- put it all out on the field,

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LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF November 3, 2020 South Dakota Lincoln County GENERAL ELECTION

A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in all the voting precincts in Lincoln County. OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. central time on the day of the election. The polling place in each precinct of this county is as follows: For State Representative, Beresford, Pleasant Township, & Brooklyn Township – Beres- INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER: For State Senator, ford City Library, 115 S. 3rd St., Beresford District District 13 Canton Wards #1, #2, & #3 – Canton Methodist Church, 621 06 two To vote for a group of one You may vote for up to or leave E. 4th St., Canton You may vote for or leave it blank. it blank. Canton Wards #4 & #5 – Canton Methodist Church, 621 E. presidential electors FILL IN the 4th St., Canton Dayton Township – Shalom Lutheran Church, 1000 Maple oval ( ) next to the names. 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Notifi cation 48 hours Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay South Dakota prior to the hearing will enable the County to make reasonable TOBY BROWN, PLANNING DIRECTOR arrangements to ensure accessibility to this hearing. at 711 or (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notifi cation 48 hours prior to the hearing will en- Dated: October 22, 2020 able the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this hearing. Published once at a total approximately cost of $15.27. Toby Brown Toby Brown Planning Director Planning Director Published once at the approximate cost of $18.92. Published once at the approximate cost of $18.92.

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Lincoln County General Election Ballot/continued from page 6 LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 3, 2020 South Dakota Lincoln County Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2020 Initiated Measure regarding the review of conditional use permit 14-CUP-022 (Class INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER: 1 Major Home Occupation) on the property legally described as The following initiated measure was proposed by To vote on a ballot question FILL IN the oval Tract 1 of Stratmeyer’s Addition in the Southeast quarter (SE1/4) petition for submission to the voters. This initiated of Section 28, Township 100 North, Range 51 West of the 5th ( ) next to "yes" or "no". measure will not become effective unless approved Principal Meridian, Lincoln County, South Dakota. Location: th DO NOT cast more votes than are allowed by majority vote. 27169 467 Avenue – Tea. This public hearing will be held at the following time, date in each race. and location: Initiated Measure 26 Constitutional Amendment 6:30 P.M. Title: An initiated measure to legalize marijuana for November 16, 2020 The following amendment to the State Constitution is medical use. Lincoln County Courthouse (104 N. Main Street, Canton) submitted to the voters by petition. The amendment will not become effective unless approved by majority Attorney General Explanation: This measure The purpose of this hearing is to review conditional use vote. legalizes medical use of marijuana by qualifying permit 14-CUP-022 for compliance with the terms, conditions or patients, including minors. "Medical use" includes the requirements placed on the conditional use permit and to hear Constitutional Amendment A use, delivery, manufacture-and for State residents, public comment on this item. The Planning Commission invites cultivation - of marijuana and marijuana-based all interested persons to attend and offer their comments. Those Title: An amendment to the South Dakota products to treat or alleviate debilitating medical interested persons not able to attend are invited and encouraged Constitution to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana; conditions certified by the patients' practitioners. to send written comments, prior to the hearing, to the Lincoln and to require the Legislature to pass laws regarding South Dakota patients must obtain a registration County Planning Director, 104 N. Main Street, Suite 220, Canton, SD 57013. hemp as well as laws ensuring access to marijuana card from the State Department of Health. for medical use. Non-residents may use out-of-state registration cards. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if Patients may designate caregivers to assist their use you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please Attorney General Explanation: This constitutional contact the Planning Director at (605) 764-2938. Anyone who of marijuana; the caregivers must register with the is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay amendment legalizes the possession, use, transport, Department. and distribution of marijuana and marijuana South Dakota at 711 or (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notifi cation Cardholders may possess 3 ounces of marijuana 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the County to make paraphernalia by people age 21 and older. Individuals and additional amounts of marijuana products. reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this hearing. may possess or distribute one ounce or less of Additionally, if a resident cardholder is allowed to Toby Brown marijuana. Marijuana plants and marijuana produced grow marijuana plants the cardholder may possess a Planning Director from those plants may also be possessed under Published once at the approximate cost of $18.26. minimum of 3 plants, as well as marijuana and certain conditions. products made from those plants. The amendment authorizes the State Department The measure legalizes marijuana testing, NOTICE of Revenue ("Department") to issue marijuana-related manufacturing, and cultivation facilities, as well as licenses for commercial cultivators and marijuana dispensaries. These establishments must manufacturers, testing facilities, wholesalers, and STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA register with the Department. COUNTY OF LINCOLN retailers. Local governments may regulate or ban the The measure legalizes some substances that are IN CIRCUIT COURT establishment of licensees within their jurisdictions. considered felony controlled substances under 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The Department must enact rules to implement current State law. Marijuana remains illegal under and enforce this amendment. The amendment Federal law. The measure limits State and local law In the Matter of the Petition of requires the Legislature to pass laws regarding Taylor Katlin Hailey Woolam enforcement's ability to assist Federal law medical use of marijuana. The amendment does not enforcement authorities. legalize hemp; it requires the Legislature to pass The 95-section measure contains numerous other For a Change of Name to laws regulating the cultivation, processing, and sale of Sage Hailey Stanseu provisions not described here. It will likely require hemp. judicial or legislative clarification. The amendment imposes a 15% tax on marijuana CIV: 20-594 sales. The tax revenue will be used for the NOTICE OF HEARING Fiscal Note Department's costs incurred in implementing this Legalizing cannabis for medical use would have an FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE amendment, with remaining revenue equally divided initial cost to the state of $677,309. Once the medical between the support of public schools and the State cannabis program is operational, it is expected that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN a Verifi ed Petition for Adult general fund. ongoing program revenues would cover program Name Change has been fi led by Taylor Katlin Hailey Woolam Judicial clarification of the amendment may be costs for a net to zero. This measure will likely have the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name necessary. The amendment legalizes some from Taylor Katlin Hailey Woolam to Sage Hailey Stanseu. On minimal impact on prison and jail costs. the 30th day of November, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 am said substances that are considered felony controlled substances under current State law. Marijuana verifi ed petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable John Pekas Presiding, at the Court Room in the Lincoln County remains illegal under Federal law. Courthouse, City of Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota, or as Yes Vote "Yes" to adopt the initiated soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come Fiscal Note measure. and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why Legalizing cannabis would provide revenues from said name should not be changed as requested. licensing fees, sales tax, and a 15% excise tax. After Dated this 13th day of October, 2020 at Canton, South Dakota. regulatory costs, the State would distribute 50% of net Kristie Torgerson Vote "No" to leave South Dakota law Clerk of Courts, Lincoln County revenues annually to public schools and 50% to the No general fund. Incarceration costs would decrease due as it is. ATTEST: Kristie Torgerson to a decriminalization of several current laws. Clerk of Court Estimated Net Revenues: By Karen J Nelson FY2021: $355,705 Deputy FY2022: $10,765,004 Lincoln County Bond Issue Published four times at the approximate cost of $52.53. FY2023: $19,589,466 (10-30, 11-6, 11-13, 11-20) FY2024: $29,372,397 State's Attorney Explanation:Shall Lincoln County, South Dakota, issue and sell its negotiable general STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA obligation bonds in a registered principal amount not COUNTY OF LINCOLN Yes Vote "Yes" to adopt the amendment. exceeding fifty million dollars ($50,000,000.00), IN CIRCUIT COURT issued in one or more series, bearing interest at such SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT rates as may be determined by the Commission, payable and maturing from 1 and not to exceed 30 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF DIANE CAROL SEJNOHA years after the year of issuance, for the purpose of No Vote "No" to leave the Constitution as purchasing land, constructing a new county public CIV: 20-606 it is. safety center (jail), furnishing and equipping the same, renovations, improvements, demolition and NOTICE OF HEARING ON reconstruction to the existing county courthouse (the PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME "improvements or construction") , and paying costs of Constitutional Amendment issuance. Shall the above proposition be approved Diane Carol Sejnoha has fi led a Petition to change her name and the bonds issued? to Diane Carol Swanson. Please take notice that the Petition The following amendment to the State Constitution is for Change of Name will be brought on for hearing before the submitted to the voters by the Legislature. The Honorable Rachel Rasmussen, in a Courtroom of the Lincoln amendment will not become effective unless County Courthouse in Canton, South Dakota, on the 3rd day approved by majority vote. of December, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this A vote "yes" is in favor of issuing the matter may be heard. Yes Dated this 26th day of October, 2020 at Canton, South Dakota. Constitutional Amendment B bonds. Title: An amendment to the South Dakota WOODS, FULLER, SHULTZ & SMITH P.C. By /s/Michele A. Munson Constitution authorizing the Legislature to allow Michele A. Munson sports wagering in Deadwood. No A vote "no" is against the issuing of 300 South Phillips Ave., Suite 300 bonds. P.O. Box 5027 Attorney General Explanation: The constitution Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57117-5027 currently authorizes the Legislature to allow certain (605) 336-3890 types of gaming in the City of Deadwood: roulette, Attorneys for Petitioner keno, craps, limited card games, and slot machines. Published four times at the approximate cost of $46.82. This constitutional amendment authorizes the (10-30, 11-6, 11-13, 11-20) Legislature to also include wagering on sporting events as a type of gaming allowed in Deadwood. Under federal law, any gaming authorized by the TEA AREA SCHOOL DIST. Legislature to be offered in Deadwood would also be allowed at on-reservation tribal casinos upon NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY amendments to current tribal gaming compacts. Notice is hereby given that the Business Manager for the Tea Area School District of Tea, South Dakota, will receive sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus property, pursuant to Yes Vote "Yes" to adopt the amendment. the provisions of SDCL 6-13-4 at the District Education Center in Tea, South Dakota. All bids must be received in the offi ce of the Business Manager, 131 N. Poplar Ave., P.O. Box 488, Tea, SD 57064, by 10:00 am on the 4th day of November, 2020. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 am on the 4th day of November, 2020. The Board of Education will award the bids No Vote "No" to leave the Constitution as at the District Education Center on the 9th day of November, it is. 2020, at 7:00pm. Sale will be to the highest bidder for cash. The School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidder must include only one bid per envelope and clearly print the Lot number being bid upon on the outside of the envelope.

Lot 1 – HP Chromebook 11 G3, 5CD5062W7Y Lot 2 – HP Chromebook 11 G3, 5CD50546MM Lot 3 – HP Chromebook 11 G3, 5CD51801FW Lot 4 – HP Chromebook 11 G3, 5CD50542CQ Go to top of next column Go to top of next column Turn page Items are available for inspection by appointment. To sched- ule an appointment, please contact the Tea Area School District Business Offi ce at 605-498-2700 ext. 5, District Education Center, Typ:01 Seq:0001 Spl:01 131 N. Poplar Ave., Tea, SD 57064. Dated at Tea, South Dakota, this 15th day of October, 2020. Published twice at the approximate cost of $29.30. (10-23, 10-30) Published twice at the approximate cost of $1009.80. (10-23, 10-30)

Tea Area School District #41-5 ner-Y, Bennett-Y, Johanneson-Y, es $151,643.20, County Sourc- ments $37,985.67, Ending Balance SEPTEMBER 2020 PAYROLL 20.00; ASSETGENIE INC, PLASTIC Unapproved Minutes of Daggett-Y. Motion carried. es $6,245.35, State Sources $336,552.32 Revenue Summary: REPORT: LCD BEZEL, 673.75; AUTOMATIC Conflict Disclosure – None to $766,657.00, Federal Sources Local Sources $1,383.00, GENERAL FUND: Salaries SECURITY COMPANY INC, FIRE Board of Education present. $642,500.00 CAPITAL OUT- County/State Sources $0.00, Fed- $743,656.30, Benefi ts $183,797.71 ALARM SERVICE, 207.68; AV- Regular Meeting – October 12, Public Input – None. LAY FUND: Beginning Balance eral Sources $31,675.84 SPROUTS/ SPECIAL EDUCATION: Salaries ERY, ROUND LABELS FOR LEG- 2020 Student Council Report - Ben ($565,324.82), Receipts $250,010.85, TASK FUND: Beginning Balance $175,492.75, ACY, 25.51; B & H PHOTO-VIDEO, Daggett from the HS Student Council Disbursements $255,508.26, Ending $66,051.30, Receipts $26,143.70, Benefi ts $56,099.30 Food Service ECLIPSE VELCRO WRIST STRAP, will serve as an ex-offi cio member on Balance ($570,822.23), Revenue Disbursements $29,773.25, End- Fund: Salaries $36,806.14, Benefi ts 130.70; BARNES AND NOBLE, The Tea Area School District #41- the board. Summary: Local Sources $15,010.85, ing Balance $62,421.75 Revenue $8,893.04 TASK/Sprouts Fund: HS LIBRARY BOOKS, 1,165.41; 5 Board of Education meeting was Consent Agenda County/State Sources $0.00, Federal Summary: Salaries $20,273.00, Benefits BATTERIES PLUS, FLOODED called to order by President Kristen Local Sources $25,585.00, Coun- $5,184.62 Daggett at 6:36pm at the District Action 2-1020: Motion by Pick, Sources $235,000.00 SPECIAL ED- SCRUB REPLACEMENT BATTERY, second by Waltner to approve the UCATION FUND: Beginning Balance ty/Federal Sources $0.00, State OCTOBER 2020 CLAIMS: 216.95; BEST BUY, INSIGNIA MINI Education Center, 131 N. Poplar consent agenda including the fol- $351,008.20, Receipts $381,822.59, Sources $558.70 TRUST & AGENCY GENERAL FUND: 4N6 FANAT- FRIDGE, 169.99; BOB’S PIANO Avenue in Tea, SD. Board members lowing items: minutes of the regular Disbursements $279,207.41, present: President Kristen Daggett, FUND: ICS.COM LLC, 2020/2021 SUB- SERVICE INC, PIANO TUNING meeting held on September 14; the Ending Balance $453,623.38 Beginning Balance $64,164.90, SCRIPTION RENEWAL, 150.00; A & @ MS & HS, 550.00; BOBS LOCK Vice President Conrad Pick, Jason September 2020 fi nancial and payroll Revenue Summary: Local Sources Receipts $10,799.31, Disburse- B AUTO SPECIALISTS, SEPT 2020 AND KEY, REKEY/REPAIR LOCKS Bennett, Tara Johanneson (virtual), reports; and the October 2020 claims $208,051.59, County Sources $0.00, Brett Waltner and HS Student Council ments $23,061.39, Ending Balance REPAIRS, 6,953.83; A & M LAUNDRY & SERVICE CALL, 163.00; CAR- for approval. Roll call vote: Pick-Y, State Sources $173,771.00, Federal $51,902.82 INC, SEPT 2020 RUG/MOP RENTAL, ROLL INSTITUTE, OCTOBER 2020 Representative Ben Daggett. Quo- Waltner-Y, Bennett-Y, Johanneson-Y, Sources $0.00 BOND REDEMP- Revenue Summary: Local Sourc- 1,050.55; ACE HARDWARE-SIOUX DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION, rum present. Administrators present: Daggett-Y. Motion carried. Superintendent Jennifer Lowery and TION FUND: Beginning Balance es $10,799.31, County/State/Federal FALLS, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 515.00; CDWGOVERNMENT INC, SEPTEMBER 2020 FINANCIAL $879,269.67, Receipts $17,088.91, Sources $0.00 FLEXIBLE SPEND- 58.32; ACE HARDWARE-TEA, SEPT ACAD GOOGLE CHROME EDU LIC, Business Manager Christine Esping. Conrad Pick led the Pledge of REPORT: Disbursements $0.00, Ending Bal- ING FUND: Beginning Balance 2020 SUPPLIES, 877.52; AMAZON 23.94; CHROMEBOOKPARTS.COM, GENERAL FUND: Beginning ance $896,358.58 Revenue Summa- $30,797.91, Receipts $6,512.14, CAPITAL SERVICES, SEPT 2020 CHROMEBOOK MOTHERBOARD Allegiance. Balance $1,514,693.84, Receipts ry: Local Sources $17,088.91, Disbursements $7,270.37, Ending DISTRICT SUPPLIES, 3,382.97; 4GB, 719.94; CHS, SEPTEMBER All actions are unanimous vote $1,567,045.55, Disbursements Balance $30,039.68 unless otherwise noted. County/State/Federal Sources AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY, 2020 FUEL, 3,620.08; CITY GLASS $1,228,676.21, $0.00 FOOD SERVICE FUND: Revenue Summary: Local Sourc- WELDING PRINCIPLES TEXT- & GLAZING INC, EXT DOOR Action 1-1020: Motion by Pick, Ending Balance $1,853,063.18 Beginning Balance $341,479.15, es $6,512.14, County/State/Federal BOOK, 102.00; ARGUS LEADER second by Waltner to approve the Revenue Summary: Local Sourc- Receipts $33,058.84, Disburse- Sources $0.00 agenda. Roll call vote: Pick-Y, Walt- INC, SEPTEMBER NEWSPAPERS, TASD/Cont. on page 8

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Tea Area School District #41-5 YELLOW & BLUE ADMIT ONE TICK- SOCCER 9/21/20, 125.00; MAY, TIM, Finance – Waltner and Bennett October 12, 2020 ETS, 59.16; WEISSMAN, DANCE REFEREE JV/V VOLLEYBALL met with Business Manager Esping UNIFORMS, 519.80; WELDERS 9/17/20, 85.00; MCNEELY, GUY, prior to the board meeting. Reviewed Avera Health advises CDC Continued from page 7 SUPPLY, HYPERTHERM PORT REFEREE BOYS V/JV SOCCER 9/8, bank reconciliations, payroll, vouch- UPGRADE KIT, 128.00; WEX BANK, 155.42; MERRITT, BEN, REFEREE ers, and credit card statements for GLASS E END OF S SIDE BLDG, SEPTEMBER FUEL CARD PUR- BOYS JV/V SOCCER 9/21/20, March-July 2020. No concerns were 617.24; CLIMATE SYSTEMS INC, CHASES, 60.52; WOODS,- 245.92; MILBRANDT, JACOB, REF- found. guidelines for a safe Halloween HVAC REPAIRS FOR SPED ROOM, FULLER,SHULTZ & SMITH PC, EREE GIRLS JV/V SOCCER 9/17, Continuous School Improvement 1,124.25; COLE PAPERS INC, DIS- AUGUST 2020 LEGAL SERVICES, 193.88; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION – The district will be featured in the Avera reminds everyone to A moderate risk activity is TRICT PAPER, 2,578.94; COLLAB- 7,881.06; XCEL ENERGY, 8/16/20- FOR MUSIC EDUCATION, TRI M Spring AASA magazine for our CSI ORATIVE CLASSROOM, MM3 GR 2 9/15/20 ELECTRIC SERVICE, MEMERSHIP RENEWAL 2020-2021, efforts; Dr. Juneau-Butler will be on take practical steps so that one-way trick-or-treating where CLASS PKG, 702.00; DAKOTA 36,838.02; ZOOM VIDEO COMMU- 100.00; NIKE HEARTLAND, ENTRY site 10/15/20 & 10/16/20. She will be Halloween 2020 is fun – but individually wrapped goodie POTTERS SUPPLY, KILN REPAIR NICATIONS, CREDIT ON AC- FEE CC 9/12/20, 150.00; OCTANE meeting with each building adminis- safe in the face of the COVID-19 bags are lined up for families @ HS, 106.00; DAKOTA SUPPLY COUNT, (74.58) GENERAL FUND INK LLC, TSHIRTS & HELMET DE- trator and select staff to finalize action GROUP, BOTTLE FILLERS, TOTAL; 224,044.14 CAPITAL OUT- CALS, 1,634.00; ORTMAN, JULIE, plans. She will also meet with Tara pandemic. to grab and go while continuing 4,777.26; DEMCO INC, LIBRARY LAY FUND: MARCO TECHNOLO- REFEREE JV/V VOLLEYBALL 9/3, & Kristen and the staff who attended “We hope everyone will en- to social distance. If you are SUPPLIES, 286.32; DEMOULIN GIES, CTE CAMERA INSTALLA- 85.00; PENISTEN, TOM, REFEREE Menomonee Falls. BROTHERS & COMPANY, BELL TION, 6,590.50 SPECIAL V FOOTBALL 9/4, 125.00; PIER- Adjourn joy the celebration that comes preparing goodie bags, make COVERS FOR MARCHING BAND, EDUCATION FUND: AMAZON CAP- SON, DEAN, FEE FOR ASSIGNING Action 08-1020: Motion by Pick, with this time of year, but do so sure to wash your hands with 930.00; DOCUSIGN, SEPTEMBER ITAL SERVICES, IPAD 8TH GENER- MS VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL, second by Waltner to adjourn at 2020 MONTHLY FEE, 42.60; DOL- ATION CASES, 361.81; APPLE INC, 210.00; PODHRADSKY, HAROLD, 7:26pm. Roll call vote: Pick-Y, Walt- applying the guidelines that the soap and water for at least 20 LAR GENERAL STORE, PLTW IPAD 32GB SPACE GRAY, 299.00; REFEREE BOYS V/JV SOCCER, ner-Y, Bennett-Y, Johanneson-Y, Centers for Disease Control and second before and after prepar- SUPPLIES, 66.67; ECO/LINDSAY ARK THERAPEUTIC, TAX REFUND, 200.00; POPPY POPCORN, POP- Daggett-Y. Motion carried. Prevention (CDC) recommend,” ing the bags. WATER CONDITIONING, OCTO- 45.97; BULKOFFICESUPPLY.COM, CORN INCENTIVES, 239.96; REIS- The next regularly scheduled BER 2020 WATER COOLER RENT, BASIC BINDER/REDROPE WAL- TROFFER DESIGN, VOLLEYBALL meeting for the Board of Education said family medicine physician Small-group, outdoor, open- 8.00; ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION LETS, 169.68; EASY KEY, KEYS INDIVIDUAL & TEAM PORTRAITS, will be Monday, November 9, 2020 Chad Thury, DO, MBA, who air costume parades or parties, COMPANY, ADD OUTLET IN BUS FOR FIRE PROOF CABINETS FOR 350.00; RHEAD, MICHELLE, REF- at 6:30pm at the District Education serves as Medical Director of with masks and proper distanc- BARN FOR AC, 940.82; EVENT SPED, 53.22; ESPECIAL NEEDS EREE GIRLS JV/V VOLLEYBALL Center located at 131 N. Poplar Av- HYDRATION SOLUTION INC, LLC, MOUNTED TABLE TOP SCIS- 9/17, 85.00; RIDDELL/ALL AMERI- enue in Tea, SD. Avera Medical Group Quality ing, are other moderate risk TOUCH FREE WATER DISPENS- SORS, 38.90; NCS PEARSON INC, CAN, SPEED FLEX FB HELMET, Approved this ____ day of No- and Innovation. “Crowded cos- activities. ERS, 156.00; FAREWAY MEAT & SPED ONLINE TESTING, 421.10; 395.95; SANFORD PENTAGON, vember, 2020. GROCERY, GROCERIES FOR RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC, TICKETS FOR VB INVITATIONAL Kristen Daggett, President tume parties and door-to-door “We want to ensure peo- FACS CLASS, 30.73; FLINN SCIEN- ELITE DISPLAY LED LCD MONI- 9/26/2020, 200.00; SAUNDERS, Christine Esping, Business Man- trick-or-treating activities are ple realize costume masks TIFIC, MS SCIENCE SUPPLIES, TOR, 149.00; SOUTH DAKOTA NANCY, ADDITIONAL FEE FOR ager high risk. Alternatives can still are not a substitute for cloth 123.38; FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLU- DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REFEREE SOCCER 9/8, 374.32; Published once at the approxi- TIONS INC, MY WORLD HISTORY SEPTEMBER 2020 NON FED SCHIEFEN, DAVID, REFEREE V mate cost of $219.17. be enjoyable without creating or disposable masks,” Thury TEXTBOOKS, 1,374.00; GREAT- MATCH, 2,414.66; TEACHWELL FOOTBALL 9/4, 185.48; SCHOEN- unsafe situations or exposing added. “Don’t wear costume LIFE GOLF & FITNESS, PRACTICE SOLUTIONS, FY21 STRIVE/TRAN- FISH, KARI, REFEREE JV/V VOL- more people to coronavirus.” masks over a protective masks FEES/GOLF BALLS, 1,852.00; SITION/PROJECT SEARCH TUI- LEYBALL 9/3, 108.94; SIOUX FALLS HANDER INC PLUMBING AND TION, 57,552.00; UNIVERSAL PE- CHRISTIAN, ENTRY FEE BOYS Other high-risk activities because it can be dangerous if HEATING, INSTALL BOTTLE FILL- DIATRICS-UPSI, AUGUST 2020 GOLF, 60.00; SOUTHERN HILLS that should be avoided include: together they make it hard to ERS & MS WASHER/DRYER, SPED NURSING SERVICES, GOLF COURSE, GREEN FEES & CITY OF TEA 2,525.52; HARBOR FREIGHT, POW- 887.50; VOLUNTEERS OF AMERI- DRIVING RANGE, 190.00; STICK- Trunk-or-treat events where breathe.” ER WASHER FOR BUS WASH, CA DAKOTAS, SEPTEMBER 2020 ERMULE, INCENTIVE STICKERS CITY OF TEA cars line up and distribute Other holiday-themed ac- 234.28; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPED TUITION, 779.10; WESTERN FOR LEGACY, 190.00; SUDENGA, candy or treats in parking lots; tivities like going to open-air, SPORTS, HS ATHLETIC LETTERS/ PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, JASON, MEAL MONEY FOR STATE NOTICE TO BIDDERS PINS, 666.15; HIGH PLAINS TECH- SPED FORMS, 158.40 SPECIAL GOLF, 200.00; SWENSON, CHRIS- Indoor haunted houses where walk-through “haunted forest” NOLOGY INC, FIBER FROM HS TO EDUCATION FUND TOTAL: TIAN, REFEREE 8TH FOOTBALL The City of Tea, SD, requests for- people may be crowded and attractions are moderately CTE BUILDING, 13,504.00; HILL- 63,330.34 FOOD SERVICE FUND: 9/22/20, 80.00; THOMPSON, mal bids for the Gateway Boulevard screaming; Hayrides or tractor risky, but appropriate mask YARD, ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY- ACE HARDWARE, EXTENSIONS GREGG, REFEREE JV/V VB 9/8, (CR106) Phase 2 Improvements ERS/SPARE PARTS/CUSTODIAL FOR KITCHEN GARBAGE DISPOS- 85.00; THOMPSON, LAURIE, REF- Project in Tea, SD. rides with people who are not use (by everyone) and social SUPPLIES, 7,935.10; HOBBY LOB- AL, 38.97; APPEARA, SEPT 2020 EREE JV/V VB 9/8, 85.00; TOWN- Sealed bids must be received by in your household; Traveling to distancing can help reduce BY, PLTW SUPPLIES, 33.92; LINEN SERVICE, 70.00; ATS INC- HOUSE PIZZA, GIRLS SOCCER the City of Tea, City Hall, 600 East 1st HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, SCIENCE GARY PETERSON, MOVE FS DI- 9/29/20, 169.50; TRAGER, CINDY, Street, Tea, SD 57064, not later than a rural fall festival outside the the threat. Visits to orchards or DIMENSIONS STUDENT EDITION, RECTOR PHONE TO NEW OFFICE, REFEREE V/JV VOLLEYBALL 9/1, 2 p.m., November 12th, 2020. Bids area in which you live. pumpkin patches are also rea- 235.37; HUDL, GBB HUDL FOR 20- 190.00; EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY 85.00; VANDEBERG, DARIN, REF- received after 2 p.m. will not be ac- “Lower-risk activities, such sonably safe when masks and 21, 900.00; ID WHOLESALER, INC, SEPTEMBER 2020 MILK FOR EREE V FOOTBALL 9/4, 125.00; cepted. Bids will be publicly opened COLOR RIBBON & PVC CARDS, RESALE, 4,480.90; HILLYARD, VANDER WAAL, DERRICK, REFER- and read in City Hall, at 2:05 p.m. as carving or decorating pump- hand hygiene are widespread. 687.00; IMPREST ACCOUNT, SEP- FOAM SOAP FOR KITCHEN, EE GIRLS JV/V SOCCER 9/17, Bid documents and construction kins with members of your “The greater the distance TEMBER IMPREST CHARGES, 136.68; HOBART SALES SER- 458.68; VANDERLOO, SHANE, plans are available from Quest household or outside at a between people, the lower the 8,287.90; INDEPENDENT PUBLISH- VICE-LL HARDER INC, MS REFEREE 8TH FOOTBALL 9/22/20, Construction Data Network (http:// ING LLC, SEPTEMBER 2020 LEGAL DISWASHER REPAIR, 167.89; IS 80.00; WATERMAN, TROY, REFER- www.questcdn.com); cite project safe distance with neighbors risk of spreading a respiratory PUBLISHINGS, 347.29; INNOVA- RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT SER- EE MS FOOTBALL 9/22/20, 160.00; #7364881. or friends should be consid- virus,” said Thury. “The CDC TIVE, REPLACEMENT VACUUM, VICES LLC, CONVECTION OVENS WUBBEN, ANDREW, REFEREE V/ This project consists of the com- 421.14; INSTITUTIONAL COMPLI- - FRONTIER, 14,648.58; OGRADY, JV SOCCER 09/01/2020, 125.00; plete reconstruction of Lincoln County ered this year as alternatives,” guidelines are important – we ANCE SOLUTIONS LLC, K12 VIR- SHANE , LUNCH ACCOUNT RE- XGRAIN SPORTSWEAR, FB OR- Highway 106 (CR106) aka Gateway Thury said. “The CDC also rec- recommend them all in order TUAL CERTIFIED TITLE IX TRAIN- FUND, 12.75; PAN-O-GOLD BAK- DER, 779.00; YANKTON HIGH Boulevard/271st Street beginning ommends other fun-but-safe to avoid possible exposure ING, 299.00; JH LARSON COMPANY, ING CO, SEPTEMBER 2020 FOOD SCHOOL, ENTRY FEE YANKTON approximately 130 feet east of Her- BALLASTS FOR MS, 1,033.20; FOR RESALE, 1,029.23; PRESTOX, CHEER & DANCE, 75.00; YOUNG itage Parkway and continuing ap- things, such as decorating your and transmission of COVID-19. KELOLAND EMPLOYEMENT, EM- SEPTEMBER 2020 PEST CON- AND RICHARD’S, HOMECOMING proximately 7,385 feet (1.4 miles) to house or Halloween scavenger Halloween is the first of the fall PLOYMENT POSTING, 891.00; TROL LEGACY, 207.00; RBS SANI- CORONATION FLOWERS, 175.00 the intersection with the Exit 73 inter- hunts.” and winter holidays, so we can LACEY RENTALS INC, PORTABLE TATION INC, SEPTEMBER 2020 TRUST & AGENCY FUND TOTAL: change at Interstate 29. The project RESTROOM RENTAL 9/22-10/20/20, GARBAGE SERVICE, 463.88; RE- 18,877.39 will convert the existing 3-lane rural Virtual Halloween costume start applying these procedures 112.00; LEARNING WITHOUT INHART FOOD SERVICE, SEPTEM- Business Manager Report roadway into a 5/6-lane urban section contests, Halloween movie and remain safe, with common TEARS, INTEGRATED DIGITAL BER 2020 FOOD FOR RESALE, Levy Trend – The levy trend for including various improvements to TEACHING TOOL, 50.00; MARCO 37,580.43; SMITHBACK, CINDY, the district was presented. Levies approximately 7 intersections within nights with people you live with sense and patience.” TECHNOLOGIES LLC, LIFT RENT- REIMBURSEMENT SUPPLIES, continue to be less than FY16 due to the project corridor. or in-home scavenger hunt- Learn more about ways to AL FOR CTE SECURITY CAMERA 13.77; STRATMEYER, DELORES , the ½ penny sales tax and increased Work will include asphalt surfac- style trick-or-treat searches protect yourself and your loved INST, 744.49; MARCO, SEPTEM- REIMBURSEMENT SUPPLIES, valuation. ing removals, widening the existing BER 2020 COPY SERVICE, 14.54 FOOD SERVICE FUND TO- Old Business roadway to provide additional lanes, are other alternatives that are ones at Avera.org/covid-19 5,226.33; MARENEM INC, CLASS- TAL: 59,054.62 SPROUTS & TASK COVID-19 Operations Update installation of utilities (water main, safer. ROOM MATERIALS, 204.43; MC- FUND: AT&T, 8/16/20-9/15/20 TASK COVID Response Team – The sanitary sewer, sanitary sewer force GRAW-HILL COMPANIES, HEALTH CELL PHONE, 98.58; CORE EDU- team met on 9/30/20. The team main casing pipe, and storm sewer), ONLINE STUDENT EDITION, CATIONAL COOPERATIVE, VIRTU- strongly supports the work that is be- installation of curb & gutter, sidewalks 1,185.30; MCKESSON MEDICAL AL ONLINE COURSES 2020/21 SY, ing done because it is working. The & shared-use path, gravel roadway DSS helping to keep communities safe SURGICAL, PROBE COVERS, 650.00; MIDAMERICAN ENERGY team supports the K-12 flu shot clinic base, concrete and asphalt surfac- 51.60; MENARDS, FLOOR DOOR COMPANY, 07/29/20-08/27/20 GAS and will provide assistance. There ing, traffic signals, street lighting, STOP FOR BAND ROOM W DOOR, SERVICE, 62.00; MIDWEST ALARM, were no changes to the COVID Re- landscaping, and irrigation systems. PIERRE – Keeping South als addicted to meth. 58.94; MID STATES AUDIO & VID- 10/1/20-12/31/20 ALARM MONITOR- sponse Matrix. The team will discuss This project will be adjacent to Dakota families safe is the goal DSS will receive $8 million EO, HS SOUND SYSTEM REPAIR, ING, 96.00; REINHART FOOD SER- the use of facilities at their November the South Dakota DOT’s Exit 73 In- of new services being provided over the next two years from the 757.00; MIDAMERICAN ENERGY VICE, SEPTEMBER 2020 FOOD 4 meeting. terchange Improvement project and COMPANY, 07/29/20-08/27/20 GAS FOR RESALE, 769.34; SAMS CLUB- COVID Financial Team – The must be bid together. by the Department of Social Substance Abuse and Mental SERVICE, 1,063.14; MIDCONTI- TASK, SEPTEMBER 2020 FOOD team met on 10/9/20. The spending The SDDOT Exit 73 Project Services (DSS). Health Services Administration NENT COMMUNICATIONS, 9/10/20- AND SUPPLIES, 606.70; VAST, plan for the CARES and CRF funds includes separate bid documents 10/9/20 PHONE SERVICE FRON- 09/28/20-10/27/20 PHONE SER- was reviewed. Expenditures are still for PCN 06X4 – Project No. IM In addition to ongoing opioid to support opioid prevention, TIER, 311.80; MIDWEST ALARM, VICE, 287.70; XCEL ENERGY, being finalized. 0292(92)73. prevention and treatment ser- awareness, and treatment 10/1/20-12/31/20 ALARM MONITOR- 8/16/20-9/15/20 ELECTRIC SER- New Business A Disadvantaged Business Enter- vices, a recently awarded grant services. The grant is a contin- ING, 360.90; NEWEGG, SDI MICRO VICE, 332.61 SPROUTS & TASK Resignations prise (DBE) Assurance and Intended CONVERTER, 45.39; NORTHERN FUND TOTAL: 2,902.93 TRUST & Action 3-1020: Motion by Waltner, DBE Utilization form and a Contrac - will allow DSS to provide inten- uation of funding first made to TOOL & EQUIPMENT, 27 GALLON AGENCY: ACHOR, LUKE, ADDI- second by Pick to accept the resigna- tor’s Affidavit/Declaration form are sive case management support states in 2017. TOUGH BOX FOR LIBRARY, 44.97; TIONAL FEE FOR REFEREE SOC- tions of Deb Holter, Paraprofessional; included in the bid documents for sub- for pregnant and postpartum To learn more about opi- NOVAK SANITARY SERVICE, SEP- CER 9/8, 295.00; ADNEY, TAMMY, Elizabeth Ju, Paraprofessional; and mission of your bid. Be sure to have TEMBER 2020 ROLL OFF DUMP- REFEREE 7TH VB 9/28/20, 60.00; Jill Lear, Psychologist (end of 20-21 the forms signed and notarized as women impacted by opioid oid prevention and recovery STER, 62.00; O’REILLY AUTOMO- ALBIG, JENNIFER, REFEREE V/JV school year). Roll call vote: Pick-Y, indicated on the forms. If the bidder and/or methamphetamine use; resources, visit www.AvoidOp- TIVE INC, MINI LAMP/FUEL HOSE, GIRLS SOCCER 09/01/2020, Waltner-Y, Bennett-Y, Johanneson-Y, elects to use a substitute bid schedule 9.08; PARKER FORD, INSTALL 100.00; AMAZON CAPITAL SER- Daggett-Y. Motion carried. it must conform to the requirements of assist recovery homes in South ioidSD.com or call the South BRAKE PEDAL FOR DRIVERS ED, VICES, GOLD FOIL CENTER- New Hires Section 2.7.A of the SDDOT Specifi - Dakota; and expand services Dakota Resource Hotline at 336.60; POSITIVE PROMOTIONS, PIECE-LEGACY, 340.84; BENSEN, Action 4-1020: Motion by Walt- cations. In submitting a complete and like peer recovery supports and 1.800.920.4343.-30- MASKS/GLOVES, 461.89; PRAXAIR JOELLE, REFEREE MS 7TH VB ner, second by Pick to approve the final bid, a prospective bidder will be DISTRIBUTION INC, WELDING 9/22/20, 120.00; BERESFORD new hires of Morgan Hoglund, Full- deemed to have accounted for any Care Coordination to individu- SUPPLIES, 403.21; PRIDE NEON SCHOOL DISTRICT, ENTRY FEE Time Substitute ($120/day); Krystal addenda issued prior to the time of INC, FB LIGHT REPAIRS, 312.00; CC 8/28/2020, 75.00; BRANDON Goodale, Full-Time Substitute ($120/ bid opening. PROCHEM DYNAMICS LLC, VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, QUIZ day); Kaitlyn Soukup, Full-Time Sub- The DBE goal for this project is: MASKS/GLOVES/HAND SANITIZ- BOWL ENTRANCE FEE-2 TEAMS, stitute ($120/day); Alannah Aesoph, Not Specified CITY OF TEA ER, 7,834.30; PROJECT LEAD THE 60.00; BREG INC, FUSION XT PRE- Full-Time Substitute ($120/day); If bidding $250,000 or more, bid- WAY INC, PLTW SUPPLIES, FAB KNEE BRACES, 535.00; BRU- Courtney Burrack, Student Ser- ders must be prequalified (with the 5,655.50; QUALIFIED PRESORT FLAT, DAVE, REFEREE MS 8TH VB vices Specialist ($20.50/hr); Sierra SDDOT) for: CITY OF TEA SERVICE LLC, SEPTEMBER 2020 9/24/20, 60.00; BUENROSTRO, Cheppenko, TASK ($9.30/hr); Paityn Work Type 2 (Minor Grading) MAIL SERVICE, 651.18; RAISE RITE JOSE, REFEREE GIRLS V/JV SOC- Fredricks, TASK ($9.60/hr); Matthew OR NOTICE TO BIDDERS INC, FIX SIDEWALK & DOOR Work Type 3 (Portland Cement CER, 195.56; CANTON SCHOOL, DeBoer, Education Software Special- The City of Tea, SD, requests formal bids for the I-29 Exit 73 Interchange STOOPS, 1,081.20; RBS SANITA- ENTRY FEE CC 9/8/2020, 75.00; ist ($27.50/hr); Jeslyn Huinker, TASK Concrete Paving) TION INC, SEPTEMBER 2020 GAR- The required application form for Improvement Project (SDDOT Project No. IM 0292(92)73 – PCN 06X4) near CHESTERMAN COMPANY, AU- ($9.30/hr). Roll call vote: Pick-Y, Tea, SD. BAGE SERVICE, 1,055.58; RIVER- GUST 2020 POP MACHINES, Waltner-Y, Bennett-Y, Johanneson-Y, prequalification of bidders can be SIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC, ARUBA accessed at the following link: Sealed bids must be received by the City of Tea, City Hall, 600 East 1st 1,883.95; CLAYBERG, CRAIG, IPAD Daggett-Y. Motion carried. Street, Tea, SD 57064, not later than 2 p.m., November 12th, 2020. Bids 930F & ARUBA 1G SFP, 2,598.00; MOUNT & TRIPAD REIMBURSE- Chromebook Handbook Revi- https://www.state.sd.us/eforms/ SAFETYGEAR CORPORATION, secure/eforms/S_E0945V3-Contrac- received after 2 p.m. will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and MENT, 66.98; COLORADO COL- sions – The handbook required clar- read in City Hall, at 2:05 p.m. STOP PADDLES, 153.93; SAMS LEGE, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP, ification that a lost or broken charger torsPrequalificationStatement.pdf CLUB, OFFICE SUPPLIES, 249.00; Submit the application to the Bid documents and construction plans are available from Quest Construc- 1,000.00; CONRAD, LINDA, ALL is the full replacement cost as it is tion Data Network (http://www.questcdn.com); cite project #7366566 SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATION- STATE CHORUS AUDITION JUDGE, not covered under the accidents or Classification and Rating Committee. AL MEDICINE, DOT EXAM, 74.00; Each Bid for this project must be This project consists of lane widening for the northwest and northeast 50.00; CORE-MARK MIDCONTI- damages insurance. ramps of the Exit 73 Interchange with additional improvements to the existing SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY NENT INC, CONCESSION RESALE Action 05-1020: Motion by Pick, accompanied by a guaranty in the LLC, MATH XL TEXTBOOKS, 66.00; amount of 5% of the total amount traffic signal system and interchange street lighting. Work consist of grading, ITEMS, 1,672.32; CORTEZ, second by Waltner to approve the curb & gutter, storm sewer, PCC Pavement, sidewalks, pavement markings, SCHOOL SPECIALTY, CLASS- CEASAR, REFEREE V/JV BOYS Chromebook Handbook revision as bid. Satisfactory forms of proposal ROOM SUPPLIES, 1,854.49; SF SOCCER, 125.00; DAKOTA VALLEY presented. Roll call vote: Pick-Y, guaranties are certified checks, ca- traffic signals, street lighting, and permanent signing. SCHOOL DISTRICT, 20 SLOTS AT This project will be adjacent to the City of Tea’s Gateway Boulevard HIGH SCHOOL, ENTRY FEE CC Waltner-Y, Bennett-Y, Johanneson-Y, shier’s check, or bank draft issued (CR106) Phase 2 Improvement Project and must be bid together. The City CTE ACADEMY 2020-21, 53,080.00; 9/1/2020, 60.00; DEETZ, DON, REF- Daggett-Y. Motion carried. upon a national or state bank, and SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP, CRE- EREE JV/V SOCCER 9/5, 130.92; Surplus Items – Four Chrome- bid bonds issued in accordance with of Tea’s Gateway Boulevard Project includes separate bid documents for ATIVE CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION South Dakota Law and made payable Project No.693JJ32040008. DEMENT, DANIELLE, REFEREE books for surplus. A Contract Proposal (DOT 123) form, a Disadvantaged Business Enter- 9/29/20-9/27/21, 2,500.00; SHRED JV/V SOCCER 9/5, 145.00; DIVI- Action 06-1020: Motion by Walt- to the City of Tea. IT USA LLC, SEPTEMBER 2020 SION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGA- ner, second by Pick to approve The Bid Proposal Guarantee prise (DBE) Assurance and Intended DBE Utilization form and a Contractor’s SHRED SERVICE, 159.76; SIOUX TION, 7 BACKGROUND CHECKS, the surplus four Chromebooks as will be retained by the OWNER as Affidavit/Declaration form are included in the bid documents for submission FALLS UTILITIES, 09/02-10/02 WA- liquidated damages if the successful of your bid. Be sure to have the forms signed and notarized as indicated on 519.00; DYKSTRA, ZACH, REFER- presented. Roll call vote: Pick-Y, the forms. If the bidder elects to use a substitute bid schedule it must con- TER/SEWER FRONTIER, 455.07; EE 7TH MS FB 9/15/20, 80.00; FICK, Waltner-Y, Bennett-Y, Johanneson-Y, bidder refuses or fails to enter into SKY TECHNOLOGIES, INSTALL SHAWN, ADDITIONAL FEE FOR Daggett-Y. Motion carried. an Agreement within twenty (20) form to the requirements of Section 2.7.A of the SDDOT Specifications. In CAMERA CABLES FOR GYM, days after Notice of Award or fails submitting a complete and final bid, a prospective bidder will be deemed to REFEREE SOCCER 9/8, 125.00; Surplus Bids – No bids were have accounted for any addenda issued prior to the time of the bid opening. 275.51; SOUTH DAKOTA DEPT OF FJERESTAD, GREG, REFEREE V received on the surplus items. We at time of executing the contract to LABOR & REG, 2ND QTR RE-EM- FOOTBALL 9/4, 125.00; will reach out to individuals who furnish a Contract Performance Bond The DBE goal for this project is: Not Specified. PLOYMENT BENEFITS, 3,315.00; guaranteeing the faithful performance If bidding $250,000 or more, bidders must be prequalified for: Work Type FORSSTROM, RYAN, REFEREE expressed interest in the vehicles or 2 (Minor Grading) or Work Type 3 (Portland Cement Concrete Paving). SOUTHEAST AREA PRINCIPALS, 9TH JV, 40.00; FOX PRINT, 36X36 equipment. of the work. MS PRINCIPAL MEMBERSHIP The Bidder to whom the contract The required application form for prequalification of bidders can be ac- COMMUNICATION BOARD PRINT, Policy Review – Title I-A Policy - cessed at the following link: https://www.state.sd.us/eforms/secure/eforms/S_ DUES, 500.00; STAN HOUSTON 400.00; GARCIA, ERNESTO, REF- First Reading, no action. is awarded will be required to furnish E0945V3-ContractorsPrequalificationStatement.pdf Submit the application to EQUIPMENT CO INC, REMOVED EREE GIRLS V/JV SOCCER, Special Education Staffing – Spe- a Contract Performance Bond to the CORD CTE TOOL REPAIR, 145.55; 138.56; GORS, ZAC, SDFBCA RE- cial Education Director Jody Taylor OWNER in the amount of one hun- the Classification and Rating Committee. SUPREME SCHOOL SUPPLY, dred percent (100%) of the contract Each bid for this project must be accompanied by a guaranty in the amount IMBURSEMENT, 20.00; GRILLEY, presented a proposal to adjust staff- of 5% of the total amount bid. Satisfactory forms of proposal guaranties MEMO BOOKS, 77.52; TEACHER TYLER, REFEREE GIRLS JV/V ing at the Middle School by replacing award. The Contract Performance INNOVATIONS INC, LEGACY PLAN- SOCCER 9/17, 365.00; HANSEN, two paraprofessional positions with a Bond will remain in effect for not are certified checks, cashier’s check, bank draft issued upon a national or BOOK SUBSCRIPTION, 672.00; less than one year after the date state bank, and bid bonds issued in accordance with South Dakota law. If TROY, REFEREE V FOOTBALL 9/4, highly qualified teacher. an electronic bid bond is used, the bidder is required to submit the bid bond TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS, CON- 125.00; HANSON, MEGAN, ALL Action 07-1020: Motion by Walt- of the City of Tea’s letter of Final STITUTION DAY ACTIVITIES, 6.38; STATE CHORUS AUDITION JUDGE, ner, second by Pick to add the Com- Acceptance. identification number with the bid proposal. The bid proposal guaranty must THOMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY, be made payable to the SDDOT. 50.00; HEARTLAND COUNTRY plex High Needs/Autism Teacher A Certificate of Insurance will be The Bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be required to furnish a REPLACE HAND DRYERS, CORN MAZE, GIRLS SOCCER position at the Middle School. Roll call required from the successful bidder 2,368.49; TIME FOR KIDS, TIME prior to beginning work. Contract Performance Bond to the OWNER in the amount of one hundred TEAM EVENT, 100.00; HEISER, vote: Pick-Y, Waltner-Y, Bennett-Y, percent (100%) of the contract award. The Contract Performance Bond will FOR KIDS LEGACY, 257.40; TIME ERIC, REFEREE GIRLS V/JV SOC- Johanneson-Abstain, Daggett-Y. Bids may not be withdrawn after MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, ANNU- CER 9/8, 110.00; HURON SCHOOL Motion carried 4-1. the time fixed for opening them. The remain in effect for not less than one year after the date of the SDDOT’s AL SOFTWARE/HARDWARE SUP- City of Tea reserves the right to reject Region Engineers letter of Final Acceptance. DISTRICT, BOYS GOLF ENTRY FEE Superintendent Report Prior to execution of the contract, the successful bidder must submit the PORT CONTRACT, 3,359.00; - HURON, 40.00; JOHNSON, BOB, Public School Exemptions – Re- any and all bids, waive technicalities, TRANE, HS CHILLER REPAIR, REFEREE 7TH MS VB 9/17/20, ceived applications for exemption and make award(s) as deemed to be DOT-208 Fuel Adjustment Affidavit form, to the Department for approval. 169.00; UPS STORE, SHIPPING in the best interest of Tea, SD. A Certificate of Insurance will be required from the successful bidder prior 120.00; JURGENS PHOTOGRAPHY, from nine families for ten students. to beginning work. CHARGES, 12.76; VARSITY SPIRIT GIRLS SOCCER BANNER, 360.00; Donations – DeGeest donated The City of Tea is an Equal oppor- FASHIONS, DANCE UNIFORMS, tunity provided and employer. Bids may not be withdrawn after the time fixed for opening them. The City JURGENS, ZACH, REIMBURSE materials for two sections of guard- of Tea reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive technicalities, and 384.25; VAST, 09/24/20-10/23/20 SOCKS & TEAM SNAP, 540.23; rails for the high school to be built by Dated this 23rd day of October, PHONE SERVICE, 2,111.91; VERI- 2020. make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Tea, SD. KOCH, MELISSA, REFUND the welding class. The City of Tea is an Equal opportunity provided and employer. ZON WIRELESS, 6/29/20-7/28/20 CHROMEBOOK BAG, 25.00; KRO- Board Committee Reports Dawn R. Murphy CELL SERVICE, 419.14; VS ATH- Dated this 23rd day of October, 2020. UPA, JESSE, REFEREE MS VB TASK – Doing well with COVID Finance Officer Dawn R. Murphy LETICS, STOPWATCH W/PRINTER, 9/10, 60.00; LOWES, STYROFOAM protocols. Published three times at the ap- 412.50; WALDER, TOM, 3 FINGER- - HOMECOMING SUPPLIES, 27.98; Library – No report. proximate cost of $$115.10. Finance Officer PRINTS 9/22/20, 120.00; WALMART, (10-23, 10-30, 11-6) Published three times at the approximate cost of $98.54. LYNN, CARLA, REFEREE V/JV Sprouts – No report. (10-23, 10-30, 11-6) PLASTIC TOTES/PLTW SUPPLIES, VOLLEYBALL 09/01/2020, 85.00; Legislative – No report. 262.45; WEBSTAURANT STORE, MASEK, JOE, REFEREE BOYS JV/V Construction/Land – No report.

TEA WEEKLY | OCTOBER 30, 2020 NEWS • 13 Vote in the General Election Nov. 3 Lincoln County Bond issue on the ballot The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, Also on your South Dakota ballot are the United States Sen- LINKS TO S.D. ELECTION INFO 2020, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ator choice, Republican Mike Rounds or Democratic candidate Here are some links to websites with information to help voters The polling place in each precinct of this county and the sample Dan Ahlers. For United State Representative you may vote for prepare for and participate in the 2020 general election. ballot can be found on pages 7 and 8 of this week’s newspaper. Republican Dusty Johnson or Libertarian Randy Luallin. For Public Voters in Tea cast their ballots at Tea City Hall, 600 E. 1st Utilities Commissioner you may vote for Republican Gary Hanson, n https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/default.aspx — The South St., Tea. Libertarian Devin Saxon, or Democrat Remi W. B. Bald Eagle. Dakota Secretary of State election-information page, with details Voters who had requested their absentee ballots early should In S.D. District 6 for State Senator voters will decide between on candidates, election dates, ballot information and more. have received them in the mail and may cast their ballots anytime Republican Herman Otten and Democrat Nancy Kirstein. In District before Tuesday, November 3, 2020. 6 for State Representative voters will cast their ballots for two out n https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx — The South Dakota Ballots must be returned to the Lincoln County Auditor’s office of the following three candidates, Republicans Ernie Otten and Secretary of State online portal to check eligibility, see a sample by 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in order to be counted. Aaron Aylward and Democrat Cody Ingle. ballot, find in-person polling sites or track an absentee ballot. Within Lincoln County, voters will decide on the Lincoln County Nonpolitical ballot choice for the Supreme Court Justice Reten- Bond Issue. This bond issue includes both the construction of a tion and the Statewide Amendments A and B, as well as Initiated County Jail (presumably to be built near Tea) and the renovations, Measure 26 will also appear on your ballot. n https://vip.sdsos.gov/CountyAuditors.aspx — Click here for improvements, demolition and reconstruction to the existing See links above to find full definitions of Amendments and county auditor contact information. county courthouse in Canton. Initiated Measure details.

Isolation hurting health of long-term care residents in S.D.

ISOLATION | From 1 and physical condition decline. net losses. If that fails, Soholt en structure that resembles a husband, Tom, 82. Now, they are only able to “A feeling of loneliness has “They don’t eat together, said she expects that elderly window frame in which visitors Tom was diagnosed with visit briefly together outside, many deleterious consequenc- they don’t socialize together, advocates will appear before and guest can embrace. The Alzheimer’s disease in 2015, six feet apart, with no touching es … including increased risk they’re completely isolated,” the Legislature during the 2021 two users are separated by Raines said, and he later moved allowed. of depression, alcoholism, Soholt said. session starting in January a vinyl sheet that is cleaned to an assisted-living facility for “Sometimes I cry all the way suicidal thoughts, aggressive Soholt, a registered nurse, to request state money for after each use and are able safety. The disease took a toll home,” she said. “It just breaks behaviors, anxiety and impul- said she supports the facili- programs aimed at mitigating to safely hug by wearing long on his mind and body, but since your heart, it really does.” sivity,” the article said. ty’s measures to protect her isolation of long-term residents. plastic sleeves that typically the pandemic struck in March, Raines is pushing for a rapid Other studies have shown mother, other residents, staff Many facilities have allowed would be used to artificially and restrictions on visitation COVID-19 testing program for that loneliness is a risk factor and visitors from the virus residents to have brief visits inseminate cattle. The plastic were implemented, his decline visitors that could provide re- for stroke, obesity, elevated that is especially deadly to with patients outdoors on pati- barriers prevent the spread of has become more rapid. sults in less than 20 minutes blood pressure, worsening Alz- the elderly. But Soholt said os or in courtyards, though with- the coronavirus while allowing His physical condition has and allow for safe in-person heimer’s symptoms and death. that as COVID-19 protections out physical touching. Other two people to fully embrace, also deteriorated amid the visits. So far, no widespread Some studies have shown have restricted the movement novel methods have been used Andersen said. pandemic, Raines said, noting testing program for visitors has that extreme isolation and of residents within the facili- to reduce isolation, including “The reactions from people that Tom, 82, has lost more been implemented in South loneliness among the elderly ty, reduced opportunities for visits through windows, via the first time they touched a than 20 pounds. Dakota. can rival the mortality risks socialization in the home and internet connections or even loved one, it was tears of joy, of smoking, obesity and high limited opportunities for family through messages left for staff and actually staff cried too, be- blood pressure. and friends to meet with and to deliver to residents. cause you could see the relief,” Data compiled by the federal physically touch her mother, When the pandemic hit in she said. Centers for Disease Control and she has watched her mother March, the Edgewood Rapid Doctors and caregivers have Prevention indicate that deaths suffer emotionally and her City senior living complex was reported that patients with Al- among dementia patients in physical condition worsen. closed to almost all visitors. zeheimer’s or dementia have the U.S. have risen sharply “My mom has a great atti- At the facility, which has become withdrawn or show during the COVID-19 pandemic, tude and a sweet personality, about 95 residents, restrictions slowed mental cognition. Some not only due to the virus itself. but you can just see the expo- on visitation and movement patients have suffered falls, In the second week of April, nential decline,” she said. took an emotional and physical become more susceptible to U.S. deaths due to dementia Soholt said she remains toll on residents and staff, said infections and shown sudden rose by 42% compared with hopeful that there may be Director Erin Andersen. frailty. the average deaths in the same CARES Act funds allocated to After some research, and Lee Raines of Sioux Falls is week from 2015 to 2019. South Dakota that do not get with donations of materials suffering through what she said In all, about 15,000 more spent by the Dec. 31 deadline, from several Rapid City busi- is the devastating decline of her people with dementia have and that Congress may allow nesses, the staff at Edgewood died since March due to “un- that money to be used for built a so-called “hugging wall,” expected” causes, which could reasons other than to cover an 8-foot-tall, 6-foot-wide wood- be from the virus but also for unknown reasons, according to the CDC. Advocates for the elderly joined with family members of long-term care residents to make the case to state lawmakers in September that some of the $1.5 billion South Dakota received from the fed- eral CARES Act pandemic relief fund should be spent on efforts to help facilities open safely to visitors. Their pleas for rapid testing of potential visitors and other efforts drew sympathetic re- sponses from lawmakers, but in the end fell short. Rules set by Congress allow CARES Act mon- ey to be used only to offset net financial losses by businesses, including long-term facilities. None of the money, which must be spent by Dec. 31, can be used on capital projects or to create new programs or install new infrastructure. That leaves long-term care facilities with no new money to buy or use rapid COVID-19 tests on visitors who want to What is amendment B? safely enter the facilities to visit relatives. Efforts to find money and This amendment authorizes the Legislature to methods to help reduce iso- lation are continuing in South include wagering on sporting events Dakota as more attention gets paid to the plight of long- as a type of gaming allowed in Deadwood. term care residents, said Joe Schartz, public policy director for the Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota. “It’s not unique to South Da- kota; it’s a national crisis and is happening all over the world,” Schwartz said. Learn more State Sen. Deb Soholt, R-Sioux Falls, has a keen inter- www.betonsd.com est in helping facility residents and their families, both as the chair of the Senate Health @yesonbsd and Human Services Commit- tee and as a daughter whose 91-year-old mother is in an assisted-living facility. Her mother suffers from cognitive decline but is mostly self-sufficient in the facility, Soholt said. PAID FOR BY THE YES ON B COMMITTEE Since the pandemic hit in mid-March, Soholt has seen her mother’s mental, spiritual

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TEA WEEKLY | OCTOBER 30, 2020 SPORTS • 15 Titans’ Babb medals at State Meet ATHLETE The Titans put the fi nishing OF ★ touches on the 2020 Cross THE Country season this past week- WEEK end by competing in the State Cross Country Meet at Hart Jaycie Babb Ranch near Rapid City. The snow picked up as the This week’s Titan athlete Class A races began on Satur- of the week for girls’ cross country is Jaycie Babb. Jaycie, day, Oct. 24, causing the top runners in the State to not only a seventh grader, was nominat- compete against one another ed by head coach Ryan Decker. but also Mother Nature. Jaycie became only the second Titan to medal at the In the Class A girls race, six Titans were represented in the State Meet with her 16th place fi eld. The Titans were led once fi nish. Her 16th place fi nish is again by seventh grade stand- the best by a Titan girl in school out, Jaycie Babb who used history. “Jaycie supports and en- a great second half to push herself into medal position and courages her teammates at Above: Jaycie Babb, Aubrey Kenyon, Haley Korver, Haidyn West, Shealey Geelan, and Mya Neuhardt competed strong meets and practices,” said fi nished the race in 16th place despite the snowy conditions at this year’s State A Cross Country Meet. in a time of 20:31. This marked Decker. another historical moment for a great effort in his fi rst State the 2020 Titan cross country competition, earning 40th Jace Rausch team as Babb’s finish is the place in a time of 18:29. Fresh- best ever fi nish for a Titan girl man Austin Eimers capped a This week’s Titan athlete at the State meet. great season, grabbing 67th of the week for boys’ cross Freshman Aubrey Kenyon place in a time of 19:12. country is Jace Rausch. Jace, a was the next Titan finisher, Winning the State title for junior, was nominated by head improving 16 places from last the Class A boys was Cody coach Ryan Decker. year to claim 42nd place in a Farland from St. Thomas More Jace earned 40th place in time of 21:26. Freshman Haley who finished with a time of his first State Meet, putting Korver earned 63rd place in a 16:15.55. The team title was himself in the top third of all time of 22:07. Freshman Haid- won by Sioux Falls Christian. Class A runners this year. yn West grabbed 69th place in “Jace has done a great job a time of 22:13. Eighth grader of encouraging his teammates Mya Neuhardt earned 87th throughout this season,” said place in her fi rst State Meet Decker. appearance in a time of 22:50. Freshman Shealey Geelan was close behind in 89th place in a Isaac Johnson time of 22:59. The Titan girls were among This week’s Titan athlete of the top ten teams in the State the week for football is Isaac this year, earning ninth place Johnson. Isaac, a junior, was in the team competition. They nominated by the Titan Foot- were the top team representing ball Staff. Region 3A and the second best Isaac played well defensive- team from the DAK12 Confer- ly in the Titans win over Dell ence at the State Meet. Rapids. He led the defense Winning the State title for with 12 tackles in the game the Class A girls was Abby Cutler with one of those tackles being from Hill City who fi nished with Above: Jace Rausch earned 40th in Above: Jaycie Babb earned 16th place for a loss. a time of 19:16.57. Hill City also his first ever State cross country at the State A Meet to medal among the top runners in the State. Babb’s “Isaac makes all our defen- won the team title. competition. sive calls and has done a great For the Class A boys, two finish marks the best ever for a Titan At left: Austin Eimers captured 67th girl at a State Meet. She clocked a job all year,” said the coaching Titans competed in the State time of 20:31. staff. Meet. Junior Jace Rausch gave at the State A Meet held in Rapid City.

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TEA WEEKLY | OCTOBER 30, 2020 SPORTS • 16 8-0 Titans finish regular season undefeated Enter play-offs as top seed in Class A Above: Titan seniors—Hannah Hank, Erika Kint, Megan Stadfeld, Mineya Afa, Kennedy Konrad, Olivia Ritter, Carson BY ANNE HOMAN Quigley, Ellie Ritter and Brianna Pfeifer. or only the second time in school histo- Titans look to continue success into post-season ry, the Tea Area High FSchool football team The Tea Area High School finished their regular season volleyball team wrapped up undefeated. In 2016, the their regular season on Tues- Titans boasted an undefeat- day, Oct. 27 with an impressive ed season and once again, 3-1 win over Yankton (25-15, in 2020, after defeating Dell 17-25, 25-22, 25-23). Rapids last Thursday, Oct. 22, “We have been having a the Titans have done it again, great season and just finished ending the regular season playing a great game against with an 8-0 record. The spot- Yankton,” said Titan head less record earned the Titans coach Eric Thien. “This group the number one seed in Class knows that they can run with A. the best of them.” It wasn’t an easy feat last Prior to their win over Yank- Thursday to get past the Quar- ton, the Titans took on Tri-Valley With playoff action slated to the comfort of our own gym riers as the Titans needed on Oct. 23 and grabbed the 3-1 begin on Nov. 3 the Titans finish and having our fans will help double overtime to do it. win (27-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25- the regular season with a 14-11 get us to the SoDak 16 which During regulation, Dell Rap- 17). Against Tri-Valley, Cassidy record. Currently they sit at #2 has never happened in the ids scored first to go up 7-0 on Gors reached the 1,000 digs in the Region. school’s history. This group is a 77 yard drive in the open- mark. Her accomplishment was “We have a lot of great weap- hungry and is wanting to leave ing quarter. That lead would celebrated among the team ons on this team and when their mark.” remain until after halftime. In (pictured above, at right). On all of them are firing, we are The Nov. 3 playoff games the third quarter, the Titans Oct. 26, the Titans took on Da- dangerous,” said Thien. We begin at 7 p.m. with the winner got on the board as Austin Above: Jaxon Weber and Trevor Welch jar the ball loose during last Thursday kota Valley, losing 0-3 (16-25, have two home games in the playing Nov. 5 for a chance to Lake connected with Kade night’s match-up against Dell Rapids. 9-25, 13-25). playoffs which is great. Having get to the SoDak 16. Schentzel on a 26 yard pass. The kick by Chase Van Tol tied In the air, Lake completed Smythe one each. the game at 7-7. five of 13 attempts for 79 On Thursday, Oct. 29 the The score remained tied yards. Schentzel grabbed Titans hosted Lennox in the until the fourth quarter when three passes in the game for first round of playoffs. Lennox, Garrett Kolbeck capitalized 58 yards and Conner Mulder an eighth seed, got into the on an 82 yard drive with a 14 had two for 21 yards. playoffs by defeating Vermil- yard touchdown run. Van Tol’s On the ground, Mulder lion in the final regular season point after put the Titans up rushed for 69 yards on nine game. Watch next week’s 14-7. attempts. Kolbeck gained 62 paper for a complete recap With just over eight min- yards on nine carries. John- of the match-up. The winner utes to go in the fourth, Dell son finished the night with advances to the semi-final Rapids answered back, com- 49 yards on 14 carries and round to be played on Friday, pleting a 30 yard touchdown Lake gained 41 yards on ten Nov. 6 against the winner of GENERAL ELECTION pass to tie the game, 14-14. carries. the Dakota Valley/Madison Overtime was needed to Defensively, Jaxon Weber game. November 3 determine the winner and with recorded an interception in both teams scoring in the first the game and Ian Bennett As your Representative I have been the prime overtime, it would take the had a fumble recovery in the second one to seal the deal sponsor of over 20 bills that have been signed by game. our Governors. for the Titans who got the first Leading the Titans in score from Lake in the first tackles was Isaac Johnson SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Two different Governors have signed 4 bills to change how overtime and the second one who had 12 in the game. school districts change boundaries. The bill signed this year allows the two school from Kaden Johnson to win Weber finished with seven, districts wishing to exchange land to waive requirements to get an appraisal of the game. Trevor Welch had six and Luke the land, saving three school districts in District 6 close to $100,000 this year! The Titans finished with Rettedal, Caden Ellingson 290 yards of offense, 211 and TJ Krietlow five each. These bills have saved our school districts an untold amount of money fighting gained on the ground and 79 Bennett and Mulder each lawsuits in court. in the air. Dell Rapids finished had four, Blake Thompson with 198 yards gaining 133 three, Kolbeck and Cayden MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: Last year SCR 2 provided for a Legislative Task on the ground and 65 in the Reiniger two each and Braden Force to study improvements of mental health services. This year SB 1 & HB 1005 air. Beach, Schentzel and Jackson were signed by our Governor. They will increase the ability to perform mental health services through Telehealth methods.

BARRIERS TO OUR PERSONAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS: Over the last three years our Governors have signed three bills. SB 137 allows a parent to make the decision when their child is old enough to hunt, not the government. HB 1079 and HB 1070 removed agency rules that prevented the ability of a person to perform Above: Conner Mulder runs down field plumbing and electrical work on their own home. during the Titans’ match-up against Dell Rapids. THE GREAT OUTDOORS AND CONSERVATION: In 2017 HB 1140 and HB 1119 went into effect. HB 1140 prevents local governments from vacating public right of At left: Kaden Johnson takes the ways and thereby preventing citizens from accessing public waters. HB 1119 allows carry for the Titans in the last regular counties to expand Governor Daugaard’s buffer strips program which will increase season game. Johnson’s overtime habitat and improve water quality. SB 75, passed this year, will provide much needed touchdown won Tea Area the game funding for more habitat and access to public lands and waters. and left them with a perfect regular season record. The Titans were to host Lennox on Thursday, Oct. 29. The www.hermanotten.com winner will advance to the semi-final round scheduled to be played Nov. 6. Paid for by Herman Otten for District 6 Senate Photos by Wade Homan VVOTEOTE ERNIE OOTTENTTEN FOR HOUSE D6

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