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FEBRUARY 19, 2021 $1.00 VOL. 12 NO. 7 FRIDAY Tea Community Food Distribution Feb. 25 City moves forward with

By Kelli Bultena This month, be mailed to Trinity at P.O. Box plans to host Teapot Days It was in May that the Covid Thursday, Feb 25 Tea Communi- 37, Tea, SD 57064. Make sure Food Response team began from 4-6 p.m. ty Food Distri- to mark checks with “Tea Com- By Wendy Sweeter providing supplemental food to 335 West 1st St., Tea bution will be munity Food Distribution” in the ment of property tax for KN members of the community in held on Thurs- memo to denote where it goes. The Tea City Council met Construction in Highpoint Es- need. At that time it was a sub- Register on the day, Feb. 25 Tea Area Food Pantry contin- Feb. 16 for their sole meeting tates Second Addition. The committee of the Tea Area Food TeaTrinityChurch from 4-6 p.m. ues to be open for those who of the month. abatement of $3,790.22 was Pantry. Although the stress Facebook page or by Individuals need it. The Pantry is typically The council discussed host- requested because the square of Covid continues to affect a calling the church in need of food open Tuesdays and Thursdays ing Teapot Days in 2021 after footage should have been ad- large group, the reality is that offi ce at 498-2343. should register from 2-5 p.m. for emergency canceling the town celebration justed after being platted. food insecurity in the area is for this drive food help. The pantry will be in 2020 due to the pandemic. The council approved the something that will likely not through distri- closed on Feb. 25 due to the Teapot Days 2021 are planned hiring of full-time police offi cer go away. with hunger qualifi es for federal bution. One can register on Tea Community Food Distribu- for June 17-19. Finance offi cer Danielle Bilbo and part-time According to feedingsouth- nutrition assistance. the TeaTrinityChurch Facebook tion that day. Dawn Murphy noted that Harris- police offi cer Alex Suurmeyer. dakota.org, food insecurity re- And that is where one local page or by calling the church Data from Feeding Ameri- burg has begun planning their They also approved the pay app fers to USDA’s measure of lack group hopes to make a differ- offi ce at 605-498-2343. ca’s Map the Meal Gap 2020 town’s celebration already. from Maguire Iron for $92,730 of access, at times, to enough ence. Rohrer said that participants study shows that in South Murphy has been in touch for the 85th Street water tank. food for an active, healthy life Tea Community Food Distri- can remain in their cars. Dakota 95,080 people are with the carnival and they They approved the plats for for all household members and bution, is a rebranded commit- “It is a drive through distri- struggling with hunger, and of planned to come for Teapot lots 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 5A, 5B, 5C limited or uncertain availability tee, and is not affi liated with the bution,” she said, “They don’t them 35,330 are children. Days. The council discussed and 5D, Block 9, Heritage Ad- of nutritionally adequate foods. Food Pantry. have to get out of their cars. According to the study one the need to coordinate with dition, and Lots 4A, 4B, 5A and Food insecure households Melody Rohrer the Office Food is put in their trunk by in nine people struggle with businesses to make the event 5B, Block 8, Heritage Addition. are not necessarily food inse- Manager at Trinity Lutheran volunteers, similar to the distri- hunger, and one in six chil- a success. The council removed the cure all the time. Food insecu- Church said they hope to pro- butions in Sioux Falls.” dren struggle with hunger. It’s The council held a public supplemental Covid payroll rity may refl ect a household’s vide a monthly food distribution To donate food, gift cards or also noted that people facing hearing for a conditional use item from the agenda. They ta- need to make trade-offs be- to people in Tea. money, interested people can hunger in South Dakota are permit for an in-home daycare. bled the contract for E-911 and tween important basic needs, The committee is made up call Trinity Lutheran Church at estimated to report needing Walk & Roll Child Care currently dispatching services between such as housing or medical from community members, 605-498-2343 and talk to the $48,379,000 more per year to has a CUP for an in-home day- the City of Tea and the Lincoln bills, and purchasing nutrition- not just individuals from the offi ce manager. Individuals can meet their food needs. care at 305 W. 7th Street. The County after discussion on the ally adequate foods. church, although the distri- drop off donations between 9 Tea Community Food Dis- council approved the new CUP need for some clarifi cation in Food insecurity exists in bution will take place at Tea a.m. and noon on weekdays tribution is doing their part to at their new residence at 700 the contract. every county in South Dakota. Trinity, located at 335 West 1st or by appointment. Gift card or help locally. S. James Avenue. The council went into execu- But not everyone struggling St., Tea. monetary donations can also They approved the abate- tive session at 7:52 p.m. Titan middle school wrestlers perform strong at State Eimers, Wilson capture State titles Middle School State Wres- 1:24); Cons. Round 4 - Braeden tling was held this past weekend Dunkelberger (Tea Area) won in in Pierre. The Titans had seven sudden victory - 1 over Griffi n young men compete against Smith (Harrisburg) (SV-1 7-5); kids from all across the state. Cons. Round 5 - Ian Fleming “They had an amazing show- (Douglas Patriots) won by fall ing,” said Titan coach John over Braeden Dunkelberger Niesen. (Tea Area) (Fall 0:48); 7th Place Earning fist place honors Match - Caden Petrick (Har- were Dawson Eimers at 126 risburg) won by decision over pounds and Parker Wilson at Braeden Dunkelberger (Tea 132 pounds. Tyler Woodring Area) (Dec 9-2) earned runner-up at 95 pounds Session 1, 95 pounds—Tyler and Gavin VanEmmerik fi nished Woodring earned 2nd place: third at 170 pounds. Also mak- Champ. Round 1 - Tyler Wo- ing the podium was Braden odring (Tea Area) won by fall Dunkelberger who fi nished in over Ash Kaiser (Winner) (Fall eighth place at 106 pounds. 1:22); Champ. Round 2 - Tyler Also competing at State for the Woodring (Tea Area) won by fall Titans were Brody Dunkelberger over Jack Aasheim (Lennox) at 90 pounds and Colton Duffy (Fall 0:14); Quarterfi nal - Tyler at 120 pounds. Woodring (Tea Area) won by fall Complete results from State over Cooper Rilling (Harrisburg) are as follows: (Fall 2:16); Semifinal - Tyler Session 1, 90 pounds—Brody Woodring (Tea Area) won by fall Dunkelberger: Champ. Round over Brayden Collins (Rapid City Dawson Eimers captured the State title at 126 pounds at the Middle School Parker Wilson captured the State title at 132 pounds at the Middle School 1 - Hunter Opitz (Aberdeen Cen- Stevens) (Fall 1:14); 1st Place State Wrestling Tournament held in Pierre. State Wrestling Tournament held in Pierre. tral) won by decision over Brody Match - Conner Giedd (Howard) Dunkelberger (Tea Area) (Dec won by decision over Tyler Wo- 6-1); Cons. Round 1 - Brody Dun- odring (Tea Area) (Dec 4-2) kelberger (Tea Area) received Session 1, 170 pounds— a bye; Cons. Round 2 - Brody Gavin Van Emmerik earned Dunkelberger (Tea Area) won by 3rd place: Champ. Round 1 - major decision over Wyatt Marl- Gavin Van Emmerik (Tea Area) er (Sturgis) (Maj 13-2); Cons. received a bye; Quarterfi nal - Round 3 - Brody Dunkelberger Gavin Van Emmerik (Tea Area) (Tea Area) won by decision over won by decision over Dveyoun Lincoln Stange (Mitchell Ker- Bonwell-Witte (Brandon Valley) nels) (Dec 8-6); Cons. Round (Dec 6-0); Semifi nal - Ayden Kel- 4 - Raider Wickre (Beresford/ logg (Rapid City Stevens) won by Alcester-Hudson) won by major major decision over Gavin Van decision over Brody Dunkelberg- Emmerik (Tea Area) (Maj 10-2); er (Tea Area) (Maj 16-3) Cons. Semi - Gavin Van Emmer- Session 1, 106 pounds— ik (Tea Area) won by fall over Gavin VanEmmerik finished third at 170 pounds at the Middle School State Braden Dunkelberger finished third at 106 pounds at the Middle School State Braeden Dunkelberger earned Foster Bode (Faulkton Area) Wrestling Tournament held in Pierre. Wrestling Tournament held in Pierre. 8th place: Champ. Round 1 (Fall 0:19); 3rd Place Match - - Braeden Dunkelberger (Tea Gavin Van Emmerik (Tea Area) Area) received a bye; Cons. fi sh) (Fall 1:14); Champ. Round (Fall 0:41); 1st Place Match - Wilson (Tea Area) won by fall Area) won by decision over Zane won by decision over Dveyoun Round 2 - Parker Graveman 2 - Dawson Eimers (Tea Area) Dawson Eimers (Tea Area) won over Caden Shatto (Aberdeen Miller (Sioux Valley) (Dec 4-3); Bonwell-Witte (Brandon Valley) (Spearfish) won by fall over won by fall over Lincoln Dikoff by decision over Kalvin Ketelsen Central) (Fall 2:34); Semifi- Champ. Round 2 - Braeden (Dec 9-2) Colton Duffy (Tea Area) (Fall (Faulkton Area) (Fall 2:19); (Sturgis) (Dec 4-0) nal - Parker Wilson (Tea Area) Dunkelberger (Tea Area) won Session 2, 120 pounds— 0:32) Quarterfi nal - Dawson Eimers Session 2, 132 pounds— won by fall over Conner Glines by fall over Hayden Landmark Colton Duffy: Champ. Round 1 Session 2, 126 pounds— (Tea Area) won by fall over Parker Wilson earned 1st place: (Britton-Hecla) (Fall 2:36); 1st (Deuel) (Fall 1:21); Quarterfi nal - Owen Ward (Aberdeen Central) Dawson Eimers earned 1st: Penn Long (Mitchell Kernels) Champ. Round 1 - Parker Wilson Place Match - Parker Wilson - Noah Kramer (Aberdeen Cen- won by fall over Colton Duffy Champ. Round 1 - Dawson (Fall 0:34); Semifi nal - Dawson (Tea Area) won by fall over Dylan (Tea Area) won by decision over tral) won by fall over Braeden (Tea Area) (Fall 0:45); Cons. Eimers (Tea Area) won by fall Eimers (Tea Area) won by fall McGannon (Groton Area) (Fall Elias Biegler (Aberdeen Central) Dunkelberger (Tea Area) (Fall Round 1 - Colton Duffy (Tea over Jacob Ellingson (Spear- over Cole Noon (Faulkton Area) 0:24); Quarterfinal - Parker (Dec 9-6) Improving Heart Health: Knowing your numbers might just save your life February is well known as heart disease or even be at the United States. In fact, about numbers. Your blood pressure, Blood pressure essential to preventing strokes, the month to express what’s risk of having a heart attack? 610,000 people die of heart cholesterol — good and bad, When your blood pressure kidney disease, heart attacks in your heart, but it is also a According to the National Heart, disease every year — that’s 1 blood sugar and body mass is consistently too high, it’s and heart failure. When you great time to think about the Lung, and Blood Institute, heart in every 4 deaths. index (BMI) numbers can tell considered hypertension. Many have your blood pressure tak- condition of your heart. Have disease is the leading cause of That’s a staggering number. you if you are at a greater risk Americans don’t even know en, you will want to try to stay you ever wondered if you or death for non-communicable However, there is a simple for heart disease. they have it. However, con- under 120 over 80. someone you love may have diseases for men and women in solution: knowing four simple trolling high blood pressure is HEART HEALTH | Page 7

TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 19, 2021 NEWS • 2

COVID-19 vaccine now offered to residents age 70 and over; Lincoln County remains below 150 active COVID-19 cases

Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon, Secretary of It was also announced last participating in South Dakota Statewide, as of Tuesday, a total of 7,609 cases reports Malsam-Rysdon released the Health. “Today, as we lower week that the Federal Retail include: pharmacies supplied Feb. 16 South Dakota COVID-19 the South Dakota Department following statement to remind the age of vaccination to 70, Pharmacy Program (FRPP) will by Cardinal Health, Hy-Vee cases are at 2,204 active cases of Health. state residents that starting we continue delivering on the be activated in South Dakota. Pharmacy, Lewis Drug (Sioux out of a total of 110,593 cases. There are now 7,402 recov- this week, the COVID-19 vacci- promise of an orderly and well The FRPP for COVID-19 vaccina- Falls) and Walmart Pharmacy. There are 97 people cur- ered cases and 76 deaths also nation age statewide has been thought out vaccination strate- tion is a collaboration between The initial activation includes rently hospitalized because of recorded in Lincoln County. dropped to those 70 and over gy reaching all corners of our the federal government, states 13 retail sites statewide and COVID-19. The U.S. reports 27,112,051 in age: state.” and territories, and 21 national all participating pharmacies will SD DOH reports that 1,844 positive COVID-19 cases and “The Department of Health The vaccination age will pharmacy partners and inde- follow the already established South Dakota residents have 465,648 deaths of as of Feb. and our vaccination partners continue to be decreased in pendent pharmacy networks, PHASE I vaccination and priority died with COVID-19 as the 9, 2021, according to John Hop- continue making strides in five-year increments as vaccine to increase access to COVID-19 group schedule. To learn more cause or contributing factor. kins University and Medicine. protecting South Dakotans supply allows until all people vaccination across the United about those locations and find In Lincoln County as of Tues- against COVID-19 through our age 65 and older can be vac- States. the latest COVID-19 resources, day, Feb. 16 there are 131 vaccination efforts,” said Kim cinated. The four retailers initially visit COVID.SD.GOV. active COVID-19 cases out of Tea Police adds new officer State, local governments

On February 9, Tea Police Department shared that they plan public notice website have hired full-time member, Officer Danielle Bilbo. “I was born in Tampa, FL By Dana Hess, “You can see how simple administration has agreed to (go Bucs!) but I have lived in For the S.D. Newspaper Association that is for any citizen of Utah,” build the website over the next PIERRE — Rep. Jon Hansen Sioux Falls most of my life and Hansen said. year,” Hansen said, noting that asked the House Local Govern- currently reside in Tea. I gradu- In South Dakota today, ac- organizations representing mu- ment Committee on Thursday ated from South Dakota State cording to Hansen, a citizen nicipalities, school districts and to table a bill he was sponsoring University with a Bachelor’s of who wants an agenda or meet- counties have agreed that their because a law was no longer Science in Human Develop- ing minutes has to go to that members will post agendas and needed to create a state web- ment and Family Studies and entity’s website or the local meeting minutes to the new site for public notices. a Minor in Sociology. I have newspaper to try to find the website. Hansen’s bill, HB1120, previous work experience in information. “Your local governments would have created a search- law enforcement, mental health “There’s a lot of uncertainty have all committed to volun- able website containing agen- and juvenile corrections. In my there,” Hansen said, adding tarily posting to this website,” das and meeting minutes for free time I enjoy cooking, watch- that a searchable website is Hansen told the committee. Above, Officer Danielle Bilbo gets sworn in Feb 8, 2021. Officer Bilbo will serve South Dakota cities, school “just good, open, transparent “We don’t need a statute for ing Netflix documentaries, and as Tea’s newest full-time member. districts and counties. During government.” that,” Hansen said, asking the working out,” Officer Bilbo said. a short presentation, Hansen She was sworn in Feb 8, operator course in Pierre and start the Field Training Program After he demonstrated the committee to table the bill. The showed the committee how a Utah website, Hansen told the committee voted unanimously 2021. Later that week she the state firearms qualification. this week. public notice website works committee he had “good news.” to table it. was to complete the terminal Officer Bilbo was scheduled to in Utah. “The (Gov. Kristi Noem) Winning Lucky for Life ticket sold in Sioux Falls Plan for 2021 South Dakota State Fair The South Dakota State September 1. has been the premier family Thursday’s Lucky for Life were 7, 9, 15, 31 and 39, and ond-prize winner, while a top Fair, the state’s premier fair The 2021 State Fair includes and agriculture event in South drawing resulted in a South the odds of winning the prize prize was also claimed in 2019. event, invites everyone to the livestock shows, 4-H and FFA Dakota showcasing our youth, Dakota player winning a second were 1:1,813,028. Thursday’s If you are Thursday’s winner, fairgrounds this summer for the exhibits, carnival rides, six tradition, and agricultural heri- prize of $25,000 a year for life winner was only matching the please sign the back of your 2021 State Fair. The fair will run stages of free entertainment, tage. We hope to see you there! or a cash option of $390,000. winning Lucky Ball away from ticket immediately and visit a from Thursday, September 2 concerts, educational oppor- For more information on The ticket matching 5 of 5 win- claiming the game’s top prize, South Dakota Lottery office to through Monday, September 6, tunities, and unique food and State Fair events, contact the ning numbers was sold at Lewis which is $1,000 a day for the claim your prize. The Sioux Falls 2021, at the state fairgrounds vendor options. There is truly fair office at 800.529.0900, Drug Southwest, located at rest of his or her life. Lottery office is located at 3605 in Huron. Channel Seeds Pre- something for everyone. visit sdstatefair.com, or find it 5500 W. 41st St. in Sioux Falls. Thursday’s drawing resulted S. Western Ave., Suite B. view night will be Wednesday, For 135 years the State Fair on Facebook or Twitter. The numbers on the ticket in South Dakota’s sixth sec-

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 19, 2021 OPINION • 3 Inside this issue… Judas and the Black Messiah his week’s paper ne good thing up educational programs for comparisons to the domestic offers some interest- From the about the year Movie disadvantaged children and murder of Breonna Taylor. ing reads. Editor 2021 in movies is organizing warring gangs into At the heart of “Judas I’m always that we might get Review the Rainbow Coalition. When and the Black Messiah” is T Kelli Bultena O amazed by the generosity of two Oscar seasons. Usually his friends sense that his the fully-dedicated Kaluuya our community. The ongoing the deadline to qualify for a Bob Garver days are numbered, they give performance, virtually a lock effort to help people with food year’s Oscar race is the end of him some money to fl ee the for a Best Supporting Actor insecurities through the Tea State University, he is a Tea the calendar year, so De- country, but he turns it over to Oscar nomination, if not the Community Food Distribution Area High School graduate cember is often loaded with a revolution. This naturally a comrade, telling him to start win. I could see Fishback slip- is commendable. I thank all and grew up in Tea. awards-chasers. But because freaks out those dedicated to a health clinic. This is much ping into the Best Supporting of the people involved for HB 1120 is a bill you can there were so many releases maintaining the status quo, to the chagrin of his pregnant Actress race as well, and even making that happen. read more about on page 2. pushed back in 2020, the like the FBI, led by J. Edgar girlfriend Deborah (Dominique the movie for Best Picture. It’s also exciting to read You might fi nd it interesting Academy has decided to ex- Hoover (Martin Sheen, in yet Fishback), who worries that I haven’t seen many of the that Teapot Days are being that a website for public tend the deadline two months, another onscreen depiction of Hampton is acting without direct-to-streaming awards planed for the summer! notices already exists — www. so last-minute Oscar bait Hoover that involves horren- considering the consequenc- contenders, so I don’t know For those of us awaiting sdpublicnotices.com. is actually opening now, in dous makeup). Agent Roy es to his unborn child. where this fi lm falls in relation COVID-19 vaccinations, let’s This website hosts public February 2021. Hopefully the Mitchell (Jesse Plemmons) O’Neal is very much to them, but this is certainly a think positive thoughts that and legal notices published system can be restored by the taps lowlife car thief William taken with the charismatic fi lm that screams “award-wor- by this summer — we will have in newspapers across South end of the year, meaning that O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfi eld) Hampton, and as a fellow thy.” In fact, it’s better than them and be able to enjoy Dakota. This website is we’ll get one margin of Oscar to infi ltrate Hampton’s circle African-American, agrees with any fi lm released in the year Teapot Days without the wor- provided by South Dakota’s eligibility that lasts fourteen and serve as an informant in much of what he says about 2020 that I reviewed. And ry. Fingers crossed. newspapers as a free service months followed by one that return for dropping some crim- white oppression. But Mitchell it’s only February. I always This week, I want to thank for the purpose of informing lasts ten months. “Judas and inal charges. Technically the warns him that Hampton’s recommend seeing movies Tea Weekly’s comic artist, and engaging the citizens and the Black Messiah” is a fi lm betrayer O’Neal is the main way is not one of peace, and it in theaters for the sake of Vinny Campbell for interpret- maximizing the availability of that is shrewdly positioning its character of the fi lm, much can only end badly. Also, he’s supporting theaters, but now ing my request on a public this information. release date at the end of the like how the antagonist Salieri still got those charges to work there’s a movie that’s worth notice cartoon. As you may So why, I wonder, is the fourteen-month frame. And it is the main character in off. The time for him to play going out of your way to see. remember, Vinny is studying Governor building her own is wise to do so, because I can “Amadeus,” minus the whole Judas to Hampton’s Black Grade: A- computer graphics at Dakota website? see this fi lm doing very well in “insane jealousy” angle. Messiah is nigh. O’Neal is so “Judas and the Black Mes- the Oscar race. Hampton is under no affected by the role he has siah” is playing in theaters The fi lm follows the Black delusion that he’s not un- to play that he’s practically and available for streaming Celebrating award- Panther movement in Chica- der constant surveillance or crying when he offers Hamp- on HBO Max. The fi lm is rated go in the late 1960’s. Illinois that his life isn’t constantly ton a tainted drink. A bare- R for violence and pervasive winning service to the arts State Chairman Fred Hampton in danger. He knows he’ll ly-conscious Hampton is later language. Its running time is (Daniel Kaluuya) is spout- probably be assassinated like assassinated (sorry if that’s a 126 minutes. fellow leaders Martin Luther Contact Bob Garver at By Jim Speirs, Executive Director, ing the kind of fi ery rhetoric spoiler for a fi lm whose very ti- arts in South Dakota. The sto- that could lead to social and King Jr. and Malcolm X. But tle equates Hampton with the [email protected]. Arts South Dakota ries of the recipients are often his month Governor political upheaval. What he he wants to make a differ- most famous martyr in histo- a history of the growth of our wants is nothing short of ence while he can, setting ry) in a manner sure to draw Noem, along with state’s cultural heritage and a the South Dakota reminder that dedicated arts TArts Council and Arts supporters can change the South Dakota, presented the world around them. biennial Governor’s Awards Most importantly, the in the Arts. You can read Governor’s Awards in the about the recipients and their Arts shine an inspirational outstanding contributions at spotlight on the actions of our www.ArtsSouthDakota.org. fellow South Dakotans. From Each is an inspiring example honoring individual artists to for all of us, often demon- our arts organizations, the vi- strating a lifetime of commit- tal efforts that build, enhance ment to creativity, cultural and share our state’s vibrant enhancement and sharing the arts community are recog- arts with students, audiences nized. The people and orga- and other citizens throughout nizations chosen for these South Dakota. honors are our neighbors, This year’s presentation of friends, teachers and fellow the Governor’s Awards in the artists. Each biennial award Arts, all hosted safely online, has myriad nominations—a is the 25th showcase of those wealth of worthy recipients— who have shown outstand- each of whom has made our ing support for our state’s state stronger and richer. The creative environment. The recipients show us what we South Dakota Arts Council, can achieve through our own who along with Arts South contributions to the arts in Dakota sponsors the awards, South Dakota. made honoring arts commu- Please visit www.ArtsSouth- nity leaders one of its fi rst Dakota.org and read the sto- tasks shortly after its creation ries of this year’s Governor’s over a half century ago. The Awards in the Arts recipients— biennial award presentations and congratulate them if you have given our governors the have the opportunity. Each of opportunity to acknowledge them has truly made a differ- the value and vitality of the ence for our state. Safe and effective medicinal marijuana The Do-It-Yourself Disease By Governor Kristi Noem still questions that need to be open for public input. henever our answered before this program IM 26 did not cover all By Debra Johnston, M.D. started fi ne tuning the control which to date has meant prick- state faces a takes effect. We know that the areas that need to be ’ve learned a lot from my of her blood sugar. We needed ing their fi ngers to take blood, major policy we’re not experts in this area, addressed to implement this patients over the years. to balance her insulin, with her and to make decisions based Wchange, it’s the so we contracted with the program effectively. In other Sometimes, the lessons activity, with her food. This is on those results, sometimes role of the state government nation’s leading consultant – areas, we have concerns with Iare learned as I walk when she said to me, “Diabe- multiple times a day. Then, do to ensure that it is implement- the folks at Cannabis Public what IM 26 put into place. beside them through struggles, tes is the original do-it-yourself it again tomorrow, and the next ed and regulated in a way Policy Consulting – to help Should cities or the state have both medical and non-medical. disease.” day, and the next day. Addition- that best benefi ts the people us understand how to best oversight over licensed estab- Sometimes, the lessons are The truth of this statement ally, diabetes medications and of South Dakota. Our role is implement this program. Our lishments, and to what extent? explicitly stated, words of wis- resonated with me then, and supplies are awfully expensive! to create and administer a experts told us that they had What testing do we need to dom that stick with me through I still hear her words almost There is some hope: new program that operates safely never seen a safe and effec- do to ensure that products the years, and change the way every time I see a person with technologies are making it eas- and effectively. This past week, tive program stood up in under are safe for human consump- I understand illness, or life in diabetes 20 years later. ier to handle the mechanics of legislative leaders and I an- 8 months, the timeline set up tion, and who is charged with general. The stakes are high. Control managing diabetes, and new nounced our plan to guarantee by Initiated Measure (IM 26). testing? Should marijuana The fi rst such lesson I of blood sugar is directly medicines are allowing more a safe and effective program In other states, it took much be allowed to be grown at remember was from a mid- correlated with the odds of fl exibility in lifestyle. But the for medicinal marijuana. longer – even up to 2 or 3 home, as is permitted under dle-aged woman who had developing one of the terrible burden of success still rests This past Fall, voters years – to do this right. So this IM 26? What will the taxation been diagnosed with type 1 complications of diabetes, very much on the shoulders of strongly supported access to week, we announced our plan system look like? What will the diabetes only a few years prior. such as blindness, strokes, the patient, to balance medi- medicinal marijuana in our to do this right. system look like for students She came to me with blood heart attacks, kidney failure, cines, with activity, with food, state. We’re committed to Our plan does two things. taking medicinal marijuana in sugars that ran critically low amputations, and nerve dam- in all the decisions he or she respecting that vote, and it’s First, it gives us additional school? And so on. in the middle of the night, but age. makes every day. our role to make sure that fl exibility on the implemen- We are committed to sky high during the day. The That control rests in part Diabetes is no doubt, the South Dakota patients have tation timeline. The medici- getting this done. And we situation only worsened when with our medicines, but the do-it-yourself disease. access to safe and accessible nal marijuana program will are committed to getting this she tried to adjust her insulin. real challenge of diabetes lies Debra Johnston, M.D. is medicinal marijuana. In doing take effect on July 1, 2022. done right. It will take time to Back in those days, our tools in the fact that success de- part of The Prairie Doc® team so, we will be taking into con- Additionally, our plan sets up implement a safe and effective for managing diabetes were far pends on changing habits, and of physicians and currently sideration every aspect of this an interim committee to meet system, and we are going to more limited, and our insulin that is diffi cult indeed. People practices family medicine in major cultural shift. between now and next legis- take the time that it requires. regimens far more rigid. with diabetes are asked to Brookings, South Dakota. For Since starting to tackle lative session to address the The people of South Dakota After we adjusted her change the way they eat, the free and easy access to the this issue, the more that we’ve wide-ranging questions that deserve nothing less. dosing so that the peaks and way they move, the very way entire Prairie Doc® library, dug into it, the more that we still have and the diverse valleys of her insulin effect they live. They are often asked visit www.prairiedoc.org we’ve realized that there are policy decisions that should be were a better fi t for her life, we to monitor their blood sugars,

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 19, 2021 COMMUNITY • 4

Death notice Birth announcement Bonnie Bunger- Stephen and Vanessa Pluck- Postcards from the Past with Luella DeJong er are proud to announce the Boterman birth of their son, Jack An- drew. Jack was born on Nov. Bonnie Bunger-Boterman, 3, 2020 at Sanford Hospital. 46, of Tea, died unexpectedly He weighed 9lbs 13 oz and was Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Public 22-1/4 in long. Jack has two big services will begin at 10:00 brothers, Noah and Owen, who a.m. Thursday, Feb 18 at Cen- adore him. tral Church, 3102 W Ralph Welcoming Jack into the Rogers, Rd, Sioux Falls with live family are his grandparents streaming via the church web- Curt and Julie Puetz of Brook- site, centralsf.org. Visitation ings and Kent and Vickie Pluck- with the family present will be er of Chancellor. Great grand- 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Din- mothers are Albertha Albers of dot-Klusmann Funeral Home, Tea and Marianne Plucker of Lennox. dindotklusmann.com Chancellor. Great grandfather is Don Hausmann of Bonsteel. South Dakota ★ OF Picnic ATHLETE w ★ ★ canceled in WEEK This building is still on Main Street. It was built in 1938 after the other store burned. At that time the store also sold gas. You would pump the gas into the globe on top. It was marked with “gallons” Dawson Eimers That would also register the number of gallons you purchased. Florida The post offi ce was located in the store near the window on the right side. There was no mail This week’s Titan Athlete delivery. You would come to the store to get your mail. Due to COVID-19 risk, they of the Week for wrestling is Also note the cars, they are of the vintage of that time. will not be holding the 69th Dawson Eimers. Dawson, an Do you have a “Time For Tea “ book? An excellent history of Tea, contact a Historical Society Annual South Dakota Picnic in eighth grader wrestling at 126 member to purchase one. Lakeland, FL (previously sched- pounds, was nominated by uled for February 28, 2021) head coach John Niesen. this year. The group will miss Dawson fi nished 5-0 at the Local students named to SDSU’s dean’s list seeing everyone, but hope to Middle School State Champion- see all of you next year. The following students have Katie Jane Hayworth*, SAHSS; Thomassen, SAHSS; Jared Mi- ships, claiming the title. Any questions contact: June been named to the dean’s list Kimberlee Elaine Hindberg, chael Wipf*, SNS “Dawson always pushes his Clark at 434 Cameo Dr. Lake- for academic excellence after SNURS; Tristan William Hofer, Overall, nearly 3,200 stu- teammates to be their best land, FL 33803 or call 863- the fall 2020 semester at SAFES; Cade Richard Kollars, dents from 34 states and 26 and works extremely hard at 646-1131 or email june.jj01@ South Dakota State University. SENGR; Kelci Anne Kooistra*, foreign nations are on the list. practice,” said Niesen. “He pre- gmail.com or contact Sue (To earn dean’s list distinctions SAHSS; Alexia Rose LeKander*, More than 1,350 students pares very well for competition; Kelly at 1010 68th St. NW, in SDSU’s colleges, students SEHS; Gage Ryan Matzen, received a 4.0. (School Codes: he has an intensity and focus Bradenton, FL 34209 or call must have completed a mini- SENGR; Zachary Kevin More- SAFES – College of Agriculture, that is unmatched starting from 941-792- 8235 or email sueh- mum of 12 credits and must head, SAFES; Amanda Brook Food and Environmental Sciences; the time we get on the bus until [email protected]. have earned at least a 3.5 GPA Olson*, SEHS; Cody Michael SAHSS – College of Arts, Human- wrestling is over for the day.” on a 4.0 scale. Students with Peterson*, SEHS; Maxwell ities and Social Sciences; SEHS – an asterisk received a per- Jonah Peterson, SEHS; Natalie College of Education and Human Sciences; SENGR – Jerome J. Lohr fect 4.0 GPA): Tea—Rhett Law- Poppens, SENGR; Joshua Kirby College of Engineering; SNS – Col- rence Baker Daggett*, SNURS; Quamen, SENGR; Jaylee Marie lege of Natural Sciences; SNURS Cole William Deberg, SENGR; Sehr, SAHSS; Leonard Wayne – College of Nursing; SPAHP – Jaqualyn Joyce DeYoung, SNS; Stewart, SAHSS; Taylor Lynn College of SPAHP and Allied Health Ethan Lee Froendt, SAHSS; Stout*, SAFES; Taten Nicholas Professions) AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Embrace Church https://risensaviortea.org 720 Figzel Court, Tea Sunday: Sunday Divine Service, 9 a.m.; Sun- Tea Lions hold February meeting 213-3333, iamembrace.com/tea day School / Bible Class 10:30 a.m. The Tea Lions Club met passed. Applications will be would like to help with this proj- Campus Pastor: Travis Waltner February 2, 2021 with Vice made to the Tea Community ect, please call Joyce at 605- Sunday: Worship 8:45, 10 & 11:15 a.m. President Brett Kelley opening Fund to help with this annual 310-8801. Lunch was served A maximum of 50% of each campus’ building West Prairie Lutheran Church, ELCA the meeting leading the Pledge project. by Julie. Join the Tea Lions for capacity for each service is currently being fol- 46788 282nd St., Lennox of Allegiance to the fl ag. Trea- Discussion was held to de- the next meeting on March 2, lowed. Masks are encouraged, but not required. 647-5923; On Facebook surer Roxie Harms presented cide to go forward with fund- 2021, 7 p.m. at the Community Services continued to be streamed at 8:45, Pastor Jon Hallenbeck Ask the treasurer’s report which raisers this year, or if there Hall at 200 W. Maple. 10 & 11:15 a.m. Live services found on Face- Sunday: Service starts at 9 a.m. was read and accepted. Lion are other options. Lion Joyce The Lion Club members wish book, YouTube and iamembrace.com/online. Vern Harms made a motion to Klinghagen reported delivering to thank all who donated used Southtown Fellowship offer two or more $300 schol- warm weather clothing to the eye glasses and / or hearing Living Hope Community Church 116 Main St., Worthing arships to deserving Tea Area Primary students. The school aids at Reliabank, Valley Bank, 305 E. Brian, Tea 498-5876 605-372-0060, Southtownchurch.com High School seniors who will is so grateful for these dona- St. Nicholas Catholic, Trinity Pastor Wayne Reed Pastor Jerry Miller be attending a South Dakota tions which the club donates Lutheran, and Fareway contain- Sunday: 9am Sunday School (for ages 5 years Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. accredited college/tech school. instead of exchanging gifts at ers. Stay warm and healthy and and up); 10am Sunday Worship Service In person Lion Julie Cullen seconded, the Christmas meeting. If you see you on March 2. as well as Facebook Live St. Magdalen Catholic Church Weekly: Wednesday, Sept 16 -Youth Groups 417 E 6th Ave, Lennox 6:45 PM-7:30PM *Note time changes*; Free pro- 647-2187, stmagdalenlennox.parishesonline.com gram-Ages 5 years-High School. Due to Covid, will Father Martin Lawrence Tea Area Kindergarten Registration not be serving meals yet. Doors open at 6:40PM, Sunday: Mass, 10:30am masks are required for inside activities. Please Weekly: Wednesday: Mass, 9am (except fi rst online Feb. 16 through March 12 pick up your kids by 7:35PM. By taking precau- Wednesday of the month when it is in Canton); tions, we hope to continue meeting in person. Friday: 9am Tea Area School District will Online Registration will be ing appointment so that copies Call for more details; Wednesday: 9AM Moms hold their annual Kindergarten February 16 - March 12. Once can be made. in Prayer; Thursday: 6:30AM-Men’s Fellowship First English Lutheran Church – NALC Registration entirely online registration is complete, you Please call the Registrar, Group; Continue to watch the Tea Weekly for 120 E. 2nd Ave., Lennox this year. will receive information about Mrs. Courtney Burrack, at 498- updates and future events. 647-5140, www.felclennox.org Guardians with kindergar- the Kindergarten Screening 2700 ext. 5 for any questions. Pastor Hugh Brewer ten age students should visit event and a link to sign up for Tea Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday, Feb. 21: 9:30 am Worship Service, www.teaschools.k12.sd.us to a time. All incoming Kindergar- in-person and live-streamed; 10:45 am Sunday 335 W 1st St., Tea begin the registration process. ten students must complete School 498-2343, teatrinity.org 2021-2022 Kindergarten screening with a district staff Wednesday, Feb. 24: 7:30 am Breakfast with Pastor Tom Opoien & Deacon Christie Meier online registration is for all member. Community Your Bible; 6:30 pm Middle School Youth Group at Sunday: Worship services in the sanctuary, children living in the Tea Area Individuals will need to bring First English; 7:00 pm Lenten Service, in-person 8am & 10:30am; Facebook live worship at School district who will be 5 proof of residency, your child’s and live-streamed; 7:45 pm High School Youth CALENDAR 10:30am years old on or before Septem- immunizations, and original Group at First English ber 1st, 2021. birth certifi cate to the screen- St. Nicholas Catholic Church First Baptist Church THURSDAY, FEB. 18 140 W. Brian St., Tea SD HWY 44, Chancellor Girls Basketball @ Park- 498-5792 or 498-2110, www.stnicholastea.org 647-2150, www.fi rstbaptistchurchchancellor.org What’s For Lunch? er, JV-6:15pm; V-7:30pm Father Tom Fitzpatrick Rev. Jason Haas Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; Sunday, February 21: 9:30 a.m. Sunday FRIDAY, FEB. 19 Weekly Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Wednesday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Tea Area School District Double Header Bas- and Friday 8 a.m. JrK-5th Grade Lunch Menu ketball, Home vs. Elk Point EDITOR’S NOTE: This listing provided at no Jefferson; Girls: C-5:15pm; Risen Savior Lutheran Church charge to area churches. All updates should be Visit www.teaschools.k12.sd.us JV-4pm; V-6:30pm; Boys: 1401 N. Main Ave., Tea, 498-5050 emailed to [email protected] or by phone: for 6th-12th grade menus C-4pm; JV-5:15pm; V-8pm Pastor Jonah Domenichelli 605-647-2284. 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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 19, 2021 SPORTS • 5 Titan wrestlers compete in Regions this Saturday; prepare for strong postseason

By Anne Homan Brandon Valley on Thursday, into Regions fresh, as we’ve 10-7) 126: Wyatt Stuntebeck Isaac Johnson (TEAR) (Fall 152: Barrett Schneck (MILB) On Thursday, Feb. 11 the Feb. 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the Ice had a lightened competition (TEAR) over (REDF) (For.) 132: 1:08) 220: Grady Fey (REDF) over Carson Lohr (TEAR) (TF Tea Area High School wrestling Arena in Rapid City. schedule as of late, with only Keaton Rohlfs (REDF) over over Griffen Schnider (TEAR) 16-0 3:47) 160: Matthew Hal- team traveled to Milbank and The Titans will also have one triangular since the onset Hunter Wilson (TEAR) (Dec 13- (Fall 4:53) 285: Gavin Nichols bur (TEAR) over (MILB) (For.) after falling to Redfield 63-15, options to qualify for the State of February. Looking forward 6) 138: Bradyn Robbins (REDF) (REDF) over (TEAR) (For.) 170: Leyton Raffety (MILB) over the Titans bounced back to get Wrestling Individual Champion- to a big finish on a fantastic over Sam Werdel (TEAR) (Fall Tea Area (53) vs. T.J. Krietlow (TEAR) (Fall 3:48) the 53-23 victory over Milbank. ships which will be held Feb. 26 season!” 2:42) 145: Mason Fey (REDF) Milbank (23) 182: Preston Eimers (TEAR) With the win, the Titans and 27 in Rapid City. Tea Area Complete results from Mil- over Jonah Hunter (TEAR) (Fall 120: Maddix Slykhuis (TEAR) over Nick Trevett (MILB) (Fall finished out the regular sea- wrestlers will look to punch bank are as follows: 1:52) 152: Chase McGillivary over Jacob Johnson (MILB) 2:41) 195: Toby Schneck (MILB) son 22-6 as a dual team. The their ticket at Regions this Sat- Tea Area (15) vs. (REDF) over Carson Lohr (TEAR) (TF 16-1 3:25) 126: Hunter over Isaac Johnson (TEAR) (Fall team’s success also qualifies urday, Feb. 20 in Watertown. Redfield Area (63) (Fall 5:10) 160: Dylan Whitley Wilson (TEAR) over (MILB) 3:36) 220: Griffen Schnider them for the Duals at the State “We’re just really excited to 106: Brady Risetter (REDF) (REDF) over Matthew Halbur (For.) 132: Wyatt Stuntebeck (TEAR) over Logan Meyer (MILB) Wrestling Meet next Thursday, be at postseason time – the over Jackson Tschetter (TEAR) (TEAR) (Fall 5:46) 170: Cullen (TEAR) over Brayden Chris- (Fall 0:21) 285: Landon Novy Feb. 25. kids have lofty goals and are (Fall 1:41) 113: Quincy Hul- McNeil (REDF) over Preston tensen (MILB) (Fall 1:26) 138: (MILB) over (TEAR) (For.) 106: Tea Area will compete in the anxiously awaiting their oppor- verson (TEAR) over Mason Eimers (TEAR) (Fall 1:36) 182: Sam Werdel (TEAR) over Kaden Jackson Tschetter (TEAR) over SDHSAA Dual Championships tunity to put them into fruition,” Whitley (REDF) (Fall 0:19) 120: Corbin Schwartz (REDF) over Krause (MILB) (Dec 8-6) 145: (MILB) (For.) 113: Quincy Hul- as the eighth seed. They will said Titan head coach John Maddix Slykhuis (TEAR) over T.J. Krietlow (TEAR) (Fall 1:46) Jonah Hunter (TEAR) over Jes- verson (TEAR) over (MILB) (For.) compete against top seeded Niesen. “We should be coming Jacob Fehlman (REDF) (Dec 195: Sean Domke (REDF) over se Schneck (MILB) (Dec 11-6)

Football signings: Six Titans sign National Letters of Intent

ational Signing Day colleges of choice. All six of the athletes played all deserve this opportunity to has traditionally Ian Bennett signed his let- key roles in the Titans’ State play at the next level.” been the first day ter of intent with Morningside title run this past season. Another key player in the Nthat high school se- College out of Sioux City, IA; “These guys have played a Titans success this past sea- niors can begin signing Nation- Michael Wallin signed with Ells- huge role in the success our son was Caden Ellingson who al Letter of Intents to a particu- worth Community College out Titan Football Program and committed to USD in June of lar college. This year’s National of Iowa Falls, IA; Luke Rettedal, Tea Area High School. They 2020 and made it official in Signing Day was Wednesday, Kaden Johnson, and Conner have put in many hours in the December of 2020. Feb. 3 and although not all Tea Mulder all committed to Mount weight room and the off-season Area High School football play- Marty College out of Yankton, to get to this point,” said Titan Pictured above, moving clockwise: ers were able to sign on that SD and Austin Lake signed his head coach, Craig Clayberg. Austin Lake, Ian Bennett, Luke date, this past week six did sign letter of intent to Concordia “The entire coaching staff is Rettedal, Kaden Johnson, Conner their letters of intent with their College out of Moorhead, MN. proud of their efforts and they Mulder, and Michael Wallin. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 19, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE • 6

ATTEST: $1.00/hour to Deputy Leah Strochein asked the Board if they wanted to Lincoln County Auditor effective 1.18.2021. MOTION by proceed with appointing this indi- BBB SCAM ALERT: LINCOLN COUNTY Published twice at the approxi- Schmidt and seconded by Poppens. vidual at the next meeting or if they mate cost of $106.44. (2-11, 2-18) Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: instead wanted to advertise for letters BID REQUEST NO. 21-0001 “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. of interest. The Board seemed to be Out-of-the-blue unemployment SPECIFICATIONS/BID FORM Motion carried. accepting of both strategies. It was ADVERTISEMENT LEASING OF 154 ACRES (+/-) RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED commented that it has been very 42-180-069 Structure to approve and authorize the Chair difficult to garner interest in these claim? It’s probably fraud. BID FORM, SPECIFICATIONS & Replacement to execute the CARES Act Airport positions in the past and that ap- Grant Close-Out Report. MOTION by pointing the person who has already CONTRACT Lincoln County, South Dakota It’s another unwelcome for unemployment fraud un- The undersigned shall lease Schmidt and seconded by Poppens. shown interest might save time. It Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: was decided to appoint the individual byproduct of the pandemic: til they are contacted about approximately 154 acres (+/-) of farm- Sealed Bids will be received by land located within The Northeast “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. at the next meeting. crooks are taking advantage an unemployment claim they Lincoln County, South Dakota until Motion carried. COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Quarter (NE l /4) of Section 36, Town- 10:00 AM local time on Wednesday of increased unemployment to never made. According to BBB ship 100, Range 51 West of the 5th OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC Julia Disburg, Human Resources the 3rd day of March 2021 for the collect benefits in the names Scam Tracker, here are some P.M., Except the West 370.42 Feet of above referenced project. Bids shall COMMENT: Director, informed the Board of the the East 2,132.80 Feet of the North be prepared and submitted in accor- No public chose to speak at this necessary facts pertaining to a cou- of unsuspecting victims. Local common ways victims became 823. 17, Lincoln County, South Da- dance with the Bidding Documents. time. ple personnel items as well as the businesses and consumers aware of the fraud: kota but not including the temporary Lincoln County reserves the right to COMMISSIONER REPORT (IN- possible extension of the Families have been victims. This un- - easement on the north end consisting accept or reject any and/or all Bids as FORMATIONAL ONLY): First Coronavirus Response Act A notification from an unem of 142,911 square feet from January set forth in the Bidding Documents. Commissioner Arends reported leave. employment fraud is costing ployment office “confirming” 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, for At or shortly after the time named on the status of the Public Defender RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- cash rent in the amount of $____ per the United States government the date of their last day of above and within the office of the applicant process: he and Commis- SOLVED to end the employment of year. Rent for 2021 shall be submit- Lincoln County Highway Superin- sioner Landeen met with the appli- William Winter, 911 Dispatcher, effec- billions of dollars. Be sure to work – even though they are ted with the bid. Rent for 2022 is due tendent, such Bids will be publicly cants and are now fine-tuning offers. tive 1.23.2021. MOTION by Arends guard your personal informa- still employed. and payable April 1, 2022. opened and read aloud. Bids will Arends also recommended the public and seconded by Poppens. Arends: Envelope: Each bid must be tion and report suspicious A letter from the state unem- be reviewed by Lincoln County at a sign up for email notifications on the “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” sealed and submitted in or under the subsequent meeting of the Lincoln activities. ployment office or department cover of an envelope no later than new County website. Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- County Commissioners. Commissioner Schmidt reported tion carried. How the Scam Works: of labor informing them that 10:00 a.m. on March 1, 2021. All bid The Project includes the following envelopes must be identified with on the recent Sale of Champions RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- Thieves typically get the per- their unemployment benefits Work: results from the Livestock Show. SOLVED to accept the resignation the bid number and date of opening - sonal information they need for were denied – even though they (March 2, 2021) to be considered as Removal of the existing ±24’ Sin REGULAR BUSINESS: of Cari O’Dell, Property Technician gle Span Steel Girder Bridge. COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: - Department of Equalization, effec- fake unemployment claims by made no such claim. a valid bid. Any bid submitted without Installation of the proposed 3 identifying the bid number and date William Golden, Chief Civil Deputy tive 2.25.2021. MOTION by Arends purchasing it online. One con Their employer is notified - 84” x 46’-0” Reinforced Concrete of opening may be subject to being Pipes with Flared Ends. State’s Attorney, informed the Board and seconded by Jibben. Arends: artist told USA Today that he that they filed for unemploy- opened prior to or after the public Additional items as set forth in the of the necessary facts pertaining to “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” compiles lists of real people. ment benefits, even though bid opening. Any bid so opened Contract Documents. Q7 Hangar Lease transfer as well Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- shall be rejected and returned to the Each bid shall be accompanied as a potential farmland lease at the tion carried. Then, he pays $2 in crypto- they still work for the company. bidder without further consideration by a Bid Security as described in the property south of Tea. Discussion RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- currency to match each name A 1099 tax form reporting for award. Bidding Documents. The Successful consisted of concerns of protecting SOLVED to extend the Families First with a Social Security number income from unemployment If awarded this request, the bid- Bidder will be required to provide the wetland area. Toby Brown, Direc- Coronavirus Response Act leave der’s signature on this bid form and Payment and Performance Bonds as tor of Planning & Zoning informed the for Lincoln County employees until and date of birth. This is often benefits that they never applied lease agreement is the bidder’s described in the Bidding Documents. Board that the farmland lease would March 31, 2021. MOTION by Arends contractual signature and when all the information he needs to for or received. Bidding Documents may be ex- not interfere with their ability to do a and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: What can you do to protect countersigned by the Board Chair- amined at the locations listed: feasibility study for a drainage pond “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” file a phony claim. man and delivered to the successful there. Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- Other times, scammers get yourself? bidder shall become a binding lease Lincoln County, SD RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- tion carried. personal information for fake Haven’t applied for unem- agreement. 104 N. Main Street Suite B150 If awarded this request, the suc- SOLVED to approve and authorize MOTION by Poppens and sec- claims through phishing tech- ployment? Report suspicious Canton, SD 57013 the Chair to execute the Q7 Lease onded by Arends to adjourn at 9:15 cessful bidder hereby agrees to lease Ph: (605) 764-5841 niques. By sending fake noti- approximately 154 acres (+/-) of land Termination with Steve Carlstrom a.m. until 8:30 a.m. on February 9, notifications. If you receive a located within The Northeast Quarter and the Q7 Lease Agreement with 2021. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” fications that appear to come letter, email, or any other notifi- IMEG Corp Novne Aviation Inc. MOTION by Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” (NEl/4) of Section 36, Township 100, 1410 W Russell St from financial institutions or cation about an unemployment RangeTEA AREA51 West SCHOOL of the 5th P.M., DIST. Ex- Poppens and seconded by Arends. Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Lincoln County Board of Com- government agencies, scam- claim that you never made, be cept the West 370.42 Feet of the East Ph: (605) 331-2505 2,132.80 Feet of the North 823. 17, “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. missioners mers trick people into sharing sure to report it. Check this list Lincoln County, South Dakota in ac- The Bidding Documents may also Motion carried. /s/ their Social Security numbers from the Department of Labor cordance with the following TERMS: be examined at the following loca- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Tiffani Landeen, Lincoln County and other information. Other for your state’s contact number. North one hundred Feet (100’) is tions: Sioux Falls Builders Exchange to authorize the Auditor to advertise Chair an easement and shall not be farmed. or Plains Builders Exchange both in for sealed bids for farmland lease at Attest: /s/ scammers make cold calls Check your credit report. An Tenant shall not do or permit to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. the property legally described as The Shaun Feilmeier, Deputy Auditor to potential victims and coax unemployment claim in your be done any act or thing upon the An electronic copy of the Plans Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of Section Approved February 9, 2021 them into sharing personal name means that scammers Leased Premises which shall or might and Specifications on a compact 36, Township 100, Range 51 West of Published once at the approxi- subject Landlord to any liability or re- disc may be obtained from the Sioux the 5th P.M., Except the West 370.42 mate cost of $94.19. information. have your personal informa- sponsibility or injury to any person or Feet of the East 2,132.80 Feet of to property by reason of any business Falls office of IMEG upon payment Also, a consumer reported tion. Be sure to check your of $40.00 to IMEG for shipping and the North 823. 17, Lincoln County, that her father-in-law received credit report for unauthorized or operation being carried on upon South Dakota. MOTION by Schmidt the Leased Premises. handling or Plans and Specifications may be downloaded from the http:// and seconded by Arends. Arends: an official letter from the un- inquiries and accounts. In the Tenant shall comply with all laws, www.clark-docs.com web site upon orders and regulations of Federal, “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” NOTICE OF HEARING employment office in Kansas U.S., you have the right to check a payment of $20.00. A printed 11” x Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- State, County and Municipal author- - UPON APPLICATION FOR that included his name, date your credit report with each of ities, and with any direction of any 17” size set of Plans and Specifica tion carried. tions may be obtained from the Sioux COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: of birth, SSN and address. the three major credit bureaus public officer or officers pursuant to ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Falls office of IMEG upon payment Shaun Feilmeier, Deputy Auditor, The letter stated that he was once per year at AnnualCred- law which shall impose any violation, of $100.00 to IMEG for shipping and LICENSE order or duty upon Landlord or Tenant informed the Board of the neces- not eligible for unemployment. itReport.com. This is the only handling. All payments are non-re- sary facts pertaining to a short-form with respect to the Leased Premises fundable. Upon request, one copy NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Actually, he has been retired free crediting reporting service or the use or occupation thereof. agreement with HDR to re-apply for THAT: The Board of County Com- of Plans and Specifications shall be Tenant shall not use the Leased furnished, without charge, to each grants to help fund the 85th Street missioners in and for the County of for over 5 years and had never authorized by the Federal Trade Premises for any purpose whatso- Contractor resident in South Dakota Interchange Project. Commissioner Lincoln in the City of Canton, South applied for unemployment. Commission. ever which might create a nuisance, who intends, in good faith, to bid upon Schmidt commented that he was Dakota on the 9th day of March 2021 Most victims don’t know Consider freezing your cred- injure the Leased Premises, or injure the project. attempting to recruit assistance from between 8:35 a.m. and adjournment the reputation of the Leased Premis- A pre-bid conference will not be the City of Sioux Falls and adjacent at the Lincoln County Courthouse in their identity has been used it. This keeps anyone from see- es or Landlord. held. landowners to pay for this re-appli- the County Commissioners Meeting ing your credit report without This Lease Agreement shall BY: Sheri Lund cation. Room, will meet in regular session proof of identity. Contact the commence on March 2, 2021 and Lincoln County Auditor RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED to consider the following application terminate on December 31, 2022. Published twice at the approx- to approve and authorize the Chair to for Retail On-Off Sale Wine and CITY OF TEA three major credit reporting Upon expiration of this Agree- imate cost of $49.04. (2-18, 2-25) execute the Short Form Agreement Cider License to operate outside of agencies (Equifax, Experian ment, Tenant shall quietly yield and with HDR Engineering Inc for Profes- a municipality for the 2021 licensing surrender to Landlord the Leased CITY OF TEA and TransUnion) to do this. sional Services: FY 2021 grants for period, which has been presented to Premises in as good condition and the Board of County Commissioners NOTICE TO BIDDERS Set up transaction alerts repair as when taken, reasonable LINCOLN COUNTY 85th St Project. MOTION by Schmidt CITY OF TEA and seconded by Arends. Arends: and filed in the County Auditor’s Of - with your bank or credit union. wear alone excepted. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS fice. The following person/corporation The City of Sioux Falls, SD, re- Landlord and its agents or other “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” has made application for a retail This ensures notification of February 2, 2021 Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- quests formal bids for the Surface representatives shall have the right on sale Malt Beverage and Wine Treatment Program – Slurry Seal for any withdrawal above a dollar to enter the Leased Premises, or any tion carried. THE LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD License on the following described Sioux Falls and Surrounding Com- amount which you determine. part of the Leased Premises, at all COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: premises to wit: munities project. hours for the purpose of examining OF COMMISSIONERS was brought Shaun Feilmeier, Deputy Auditor, to order by Chair Tiffani Landeen at The Good Earth Farm LLC Sealed bids shall be received “Don’t let scammers add them or making such repairs or alter- informed the Board of a request from Kroger’s Addition, Tr 2C, NW1/4, at the Customer Service Counter, 8:30 a.m. on February 2, 2021 with th to the confusion and financial ations as may be necessary to make the City of Sioux Falls Sustainability 28-98-51. Address: 28318 466 Ave, Ground Floor, City Hall, 224 W. 9th them safe and to preserve them. Commissioners Joel Arends, Jim C. Coordinator, Holly Meier, for a Lincoln Lennox, SD hardship that the pandemic Jibben, Michael Poppens, and Jim St., P.O. Box 7402, Sioux Falls, SD Tenant shall not assign any rights County representative on the City of NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN 57117-7402, not later than 2 p.m., is causing. Get answers to Schmidt present. Deputy Auditor, or duties under this Lease Agreement Sioux Falls Solid Waste Planning THAT: any person, persons, or their February 25th, 2021. other questions or concerns nor sublet the Leased Premises or Shaun Feilmeier, served as Clerk of Board. The Board discussed options attorney may appear at said sched- Bids shall be publicly opened and any part of the Leased Premises, nor the Board. Chief Civil Deputy State’s for best fit and current overtime uled Public Hearing and present read via Webex at 2:15 p.m. by contacting your BBB at 800- allow any other person to occupy or Attorney, William Golden, was also demands. objections to the above application, You may join the bid opening vir- 649-6814 or report a scam use the Leased Premises without the present. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED if any objections there may be. tually by utilizing information and links to BBB Scam Tracker at bbb. prior, express, and written consent of ROUTINE BUSINESS: to table the appointment to the City Dated at Canton, South Dakota, at https://siouxfalls.org/purchasing. Landlord. th MOTION by Poppens and sec- of Sioux Falls Solid Waste Planning this 9 day of February 2021. Specifications and bid forms that org/scamtracker,” stated BBB Neither Landlord nor Landlord’s onded by Arends to approve agenda. Board until February 2, 2021, meet- Sheri Lund must be used are available online at President Jim Hegarty. agents shall be liable to Tenant, or Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Lincoln County Auditor https://eplans.siouxfalls.org. any person claiming through or under ing. MOTION by Poppens and sec- “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. onded by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jib- Published once at the approxi- Cite Bid Request No. 21-1033. Tenant, for any injury to person or Motion carried. mate cost of $13.94. The City of Sioux Falls reserves property arising from the ownership, ben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: Longevity: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. the right to reject any or all bids, waive maintenance or use of the Leased Gen. Gov. Bldg $600.00; FICA technicalities, and make award(s) as Premises, or its appurtenances, COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: 37.20, Medicare 8.70, SDRS 36.00 Jake Oakland, Information Tech- deemed to be in the best interest of equipment or furnishings. Sioux Falls, SD. Tenant agrees to indemnify and Sheriff’s $1,950.00; FICA 120.90, nology Director, presented to the NOTICE Medicare 28.28, SDRS 136 This work consists of spreading hold Landlord harmless and Landlord Board and public new features and PUBLIC NOTICE a properly proportioned mixture of agrees to indemnify and hold Tenant Communications $1,000.00; organization of the Lincoln County FICA 62.00, Medicare 14.50, SDRS LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING polymer-modified emulsified asphalt, harmless from and against any and website: lincolncountysd.org. These mineral aggregate and filler, and STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) all claims arising from any accident, 60.00 features included easier access to COMMISSION VACANCY :SS Reports: water on a prepared surface in ac- injury or damage to person or prop- information, applications, and permits cordance with the International Slurry COUNTY OF LINCOLN) erty and arising from acts and/or The January 2021 Emergency The Lincoln County Board of IN CIRCUIT COURT as well as a much more transparent Commissioners hereby gives notice Surfacing. Project locations include omissions of their respective employ- Management mileage report was and accessible Agendas & Minutes various streets and neighborhoods SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ees, agents, licensees and invitees, presented. that one seat, District 2 representa- page. Public can now sign up for noti- tive, on the Lincoln County Planning in the City of Sioux Falls and in the in or about the Leased Premises CONSENT AGENDA: following surrounding area communi- In the Matter of the Estate of or building and real estate of which MOTION by Schmidt and second- fications when agendas, minutes, bid Commission is open for application. requests, and proposal requests are District 2 is comprised of the Town- ties: City of Brandon, City of Canton, the Leased Premises are a part and ed by Poppens to approve Consent City of Crooks, City of Dell Rapids, WILLIAM D. RODASKY, published. Oakland also commented ships of Brooklyn, Pleasant, Norway, Deceased. situated upon. This indemnity shall in- Agenda items. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: that the appeals process for property City of Harrisburg, City of Hartford, clude indemnity against costs, claims, Eden, Fairview, Highland, Lincoln, “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” assessments will also be updated Delaware, Grant, Lynn, Canton, City of Lennox, City of Parker, City of expenses, penalties incurred in or in Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. Salem, and the City of Tea. Pro. No. 20-64 connection with any such claim or to include a way to submit appeals Dayton, and LaValley, and the Cities MOTION by Schmidt and sec- online to local and County Boards of of Beresford, Hudson, Fairview, Dated this 12th day of February, proceeding brought thereon or in the onded by Poppens to approve Com- 2021. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND defense thereof, including reasonable Equalization. Canton, and Worthing. Residents mission Minutes: 1/26/2021. Arends: COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: of District 2 who would like to serve Dawn R. Murphy NOTICE OF INFORMAL PRO- attorney’s fees. The indemnifying par - “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” ty shall pay all costs, expenses, and Sheri Lund, Auditor, explained new on the Planning Commission are Finance Officer BATE AND APPOINTMENT OF Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- agenda scheduling practices to pro- encouraged to apply. Published twice at the approx- reasonable attorneys’ fees that may tion carried. The Planning Commission is imate cost of $29.30. (2-12, 2-19) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE be incurred or paid by the indemnified vide the public with an easier time party in enforcing the covenants and RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- following meetings viewed remotely the county’s committee for citizen SOLVED to approve abatement involvement on development and Notice is given that on the 29th agreements in this Lease. and in person by following agendas day of October, 2020, Dora L. Ro- This Lease Agreement shall be for 096.51.01.2030 in the amount item order. Scheduled items such as land use issues. The Planning Com- of $1,715.10 for the tax year 2020 mission primarily makes land use dasky, whose address is 27296 subject to and governed by the laws Public Hearings and Bids will be in Sequoia Ave., Tea, South Dakota of the State of South Dakota. payable 2021 due to the taxpayer the beginning of Regular Business decisions on conditional uses and TOWNSHIP NOTICE should have received the Veterans subdivisions, and makes recom- 57064, was appointed as Personal This Lease contains the entire and follow their order preventing the Representative of the Estate of Wil- agreement between the parties, exemption. MOTION by Schmidt mendations to the Board of County Board from needing to alter agenda Commissioners on amendments liam D. Rodasky. and any executory agreement here- and seconded by Poppens. Arends: order and/or take long recesses. The after made shall be ineffective to “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” to the comprehensive plan and its Delapre Township Creditors of decedent must file Board agreed to this improvement. implementing ordinances. their claims within four months after change, modify, discharge, or effect Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Annual Meeting an abandonment in whole or in part tion carried. The Planning Commission typical- the date of the first publication of this Commissioner Schmidt informed ly meets on the second Wednesday notice or their claims may be barred. unless such executory agreement RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED The citizens of the Township of Claims may be filed with the the Board of the large workload for and third Monday of each month Delapre in the County of Lincoln, is in writing and signed by the party to declare as surplus and remove the Human Resource Director and Personal Representative or may against whom enforcement of the at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County South Dakota and who are quali- from inventory the following from be filed with the Clerk, and a copy Veteran Services Officer. Schmidt Courthouse in Canton. They may hold fied to vote at Township elections, change, modification, discharge or Emergency Management: Item 2251, proposed hiring a full-time aid to be additional workshops and special of the claim mailed to the Personal abandonment is sought. Channel UHF Radio, Motorola, no are hereby notified that the Annual Representative. split between the two departments. sessions as needed. Township Meet for said Township Tenant’s first rental payment shall longer needed; Item 2459, Portable He continued to ask to table this item Dated this 29th day of October, be due upon submission of its bid. Qualified persons interested in will be held at Tea City Hall in said 2020. Printer, HP Deskjet, no longer works; until the next meeting in order for being considered for this appointment Township, on Tuesday the 2nd day Tenant’s second rental payment Item 2509, VHF Portable Radio, Mo- LEGACY LAW FIRM, P.C. shall be due and payable April 1, these department heads to commu- should submit a letter of interest of March, at 7 o’clock P.M., for the torola, no longer needed; Item 2810, nicate supporting information to the noting reasons for wanting to serve Attorneys at Law 2022. following purposes: Adam Oster In the event Tenant fails to tender Portable Radio Charger, Motorola, no rest of the Board. on the Planning Commission and To elect one Supervisor of the longer needed; Item 2811, GPS Unit, - 7404 S. Bitterroot Place the second rental payment when due, RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED any pertinent qualifications (educa term of three years; one Township Sioux Falls, SD 57108 such nonpayment for 2022 is hereby Garmin, no longer works. MOTION by to table the topic of a new full-time tion, experience, etc.) to the Lincoln Clerk, one Treasurer, each for the Schmidt and seconded by Poppens. County Auditor at 104 N. Main Street, Telephone: (605) 275-5665 deemed a material breach of this position to support Veteran Services term of one year; and to do any other Facsimile: (605) 275-5667 Lease Agreement, and Tenant shall Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: Suite 110, Canton SD 57013. Letter of business proper to be done at said “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Officer and the Human Resources interest must be received on or before Attorney for Estate of William D. quietly yield and surrender to Land- Department. MOTION by Schmidt meeting when convened. (In case Rodasky lord the Leased Premises in as good Motion carried. 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021. of inclement weather, the meeting and seconded by Poppens. Arends: For more information, please condition and repair as when taken, RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” will be rescheduled for the following Kristie Torgerson reasonable wear alone excepted. to accept resignation of Stacey Clay contact the Lincoln County Planning Tuesday, March 9th at the same time Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- and Zoning Director at (605) 764- Clerk of Court Signature of Bidder: ______Namminga, District #2 Planning Com- tion carried. and location). Lincoln County Courthouse 104 N. Address: _____ mission Member, effective 1.25.2021. 2938 during regular business hours Given under my hand this 15th COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: or e-mail planning@lincolncountysd. Main St. Telephone: ______MOTION by Schmidt and seconded day of February, A.D., 2021. Canton, SD 57013 Commissioner Jibben informed the org. Sarah Johnson FAX: ______by Poppens. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: Board that he has received commu- ACCEPTED BY LINCOLN Sheri Lund Township Clerk “Aye” Poppens: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” nication form one of his constituents Lincoln County Auditor Published three times at the COUNTY Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. Published two times at the ap- approximate cost of $47.47. (2-12, March 2, 2021 regarding interest in filling the recent Published once at the approxi- proximate cost of $17.34. (2-18, 2-25) RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED vacancy of the Planning Commission mate cost of $19.26. 19, 28) Chair, Lincoln County Commis- to apply Detective differential pay of sion District #2 representative. Jibben

TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 19, 2021 NEWS • 7 Lennox School bus destroyed in fi re Improving heart health: Knowing your numbers Students might just save your life

HEART HEALTH | From 1 more. While it’s good to have evacuated You can manage your blood some sugar in your diet, it’s pressure by making a few small important to be mindful of just changes. Limit your consump- how much you are consuming. safely tion of sodium and alcohol, and When you go to your doctor, ask eat a heart-healthy diet. them to also check your fast- By Kelli Bultena In addition, if you smoke, ing blood sugar. This number Last Wednesday morning’s vape or use tobacco products, should come back at 100 gm/ bus route was a little too excit- quitting will reduce your chanc- dL or lower. ing for a handful of students in es of high-blood pressure. According to the American the Lennox School District as Heart Association, most women they had to evacuate a school Cholesterol should limit their sugar intake bus that later started on fi re. When you have your choles- to 24 grams of sugar and most The students were never terol checked, it is made up of men should have no more than in any danger, reports School two numbers, your LDL (bad) 36 grams of sugar per day. District Transportation Director and HDL (good). Your total cho- Make sure you read the nutri- Russ Nelson. lesterol number should be less tion label and the ingredient Early Wednesday morning, than 200 mg/dL. Your “good” list. You might be surprised to the 2012 International diesel or HDL cholesterol should be learn what is in the food you bus driven by Nelson experi- 40 mg/dL or higher and your eat. Also, consider substituting enced a mechanical failure. “bad” LDL cholesterol should fresh fruits and vegetables for Nelson took note of a loud be less than 100 mg/dL. processed snacks and fried squeal from the engine com- Sometimes, high cholesterol foods, whole grains for white partment followed by a warning can be lowered naturally. Eating bread and rice, extra-virgin olive light on the instrument panel. a diet rich in fi ber and lower in oil for salad dressing and egg He immediately pulled over to fat can increase your HDL cho- whites for whole eggs. investigate. Upon investigation, Lincoln County deputies shared these photo on Facebook of the Lennox School Bus Fire on Feb. 10, 2021. Worthing Fire Department and other area first responders were dispatched to the school bus fire at SD Hwy 44 & 470th Ave. (1/2 mile lesterol and lower your LDL cho- he noted blue smoke coming west of the Worthing Exit) early that morning. The bus driver reported that he was able to get all 12 children off safely. lesterol. However, some people Body mass index from the engine bay which follow the proper diet, exercise, The last of the four import- prompted him to immediately Lincoln County Sheriff’s and do everything they need to ant numbers to know in de- evacuate the bus. Offi ce gave the following state- be doing but still have high cho- termining your risk of heart After confi rming every stu- ment, “We want to recognize lesterol. If you have consistently disease is your BMI. This is a dent was off the bus and a safe the bus driver, Lennox School high cholesterol levels, your number calculated using both distance away, he contacted District Transportation Direc- doctor will likely recommend your height and weight and de- emergency personnel and an- tor Russ Nelson, for his quick medication. While high choles- termines which weight category other bus on route to come thinking and heroic actions in terol is not something that can you are in: underweight, normal pick up students. Due to the getting all the children off the be cured, it is manageable with weight, overweight, and obese. frigid temperatures, a mutual bus quickly. Due to his actions, a healthy lifestyle and medica- The number you are targeting aid request was sent out to the there were no reported inju- tion, if needed. here is a BMI less than 25. If South Dakota Highway Patrol ries. We would like to thank your BMI is above the target, and Lennox Police Department the South Dakota Highway Blood sugar adding 20–30 minutes of ex- to help get the children into Patrol and the Lennox Police Much of the food we eat ercise a day, or 150 minutes warm vehicles until another Department for their quick turns into glucose, also known a week, into your routine can bus could arrive. Within ten response, and the Worthing as blood sugar. This glucose is help you get to your target BMI. minutes, students were loaded Fire Department for working used for energy, but if we have Taking small steps and mak- onto another bus and taken to in these subzero temperatures too much of it in our blood, it ing simple changes can lead school. Parents of the students to get the fi re put out quickly.” can be bad for you. to long-term success and cut on the bus were notifi ed during Lincoln County Sheriff’s Of- Did you know there are two your risk of heart disease. The this time to assure them their fi ce was also assisted on scene types of sugars in American best way to get a pulse on your children were safe. by Lennox Ambulance and Ace diets? There are natural sugars overall health is to schedule an Worthing Community Fire Towing. that come from foods like fruit annual exam with your doctor. Department was on scene to School District Superinten- and milk and then there are If you don’t have a personal extinguish the fi re, which de- dent Chad Conaway provided added sugars, found in soda, doctor, visit myWellmark® to stroyed the bus. an update to all parents in the canned fruit, candy and much fi nd one near you. Nelson said that he had 12 District on Wednesday. students that morning and all Conaway stated, “Bus fail- of the kids handled the emer- ure of this magnitude is rare. Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership gency evacuation well. Although buses receive routine Helping People. Changing Lives FREE He added that one of the maintenance, they are suscep- farm kids said, “that’s cool.” tible to mechanical failure. It E For Nelson, handling the is in these rare circumstances emergency was second nature. that evacuation training be- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) He has served as director of comes critical.” transportation for the Lennox His letter also offered appre- If your household income is below $57,000 School District for six years now; ciation to those involved. however, previously he was in He wrote, “Director Nelson We are grateful for our emer- want to thank the students  Get your taxes prepared FREE by certified volunteers at law enforcement serving with did an outstanding job today ex- gency responders who acted on this bus for their calm and Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership. the Lincoln County Sheriff’s ecuting evacuation procedures swiftly to ensure the ongoing attentive response to Director Offi ce. and keeping our students safe. safety of our students. 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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 19, 2021 NEWS • 8 FROM YOUR SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATOR Sioux Empire Home By Senator Herman Otten, part everything went off without revenues are on the rise right the bill. District 6 a hitch. I did have to have two now and we expect that to hold SB 123 An Act to require Last week Covid-19 finally hit computers up and running and true for a few more months but a comment period for the at- Show February 26-28 the Capital and State Legisla- put in a good hour of serious we also expect for that number torney general’s statement prep time to be prepared. Last to come back down after all of regarding initiated measures tors. As of Sunday, eight House Hosted by the Home Build- will be held in multiple booths summer committee rooms the free money from the Feder- and initiated amendments. members have tested positive ers Association of the Sioux through the show. The list of where upgraded so video could al Government runs out. I really SB 144 An Act to make a and no Senators. I was in close Empire, the area’s largest and talks is displayed on the event - be used in them and now all hope we all can survive Covid appropriation to provide for contact with the first Represen longest running home-related website. committees are set up to use and this national debt we are a crisis stabilization unit and tative who tested positive and tradeshow, the Sioux Empire Tickets can be purchased Teams so individuals wishing running up. declare an emergency. This bill chose to stay at home last week Home Show™, will showcase during show hours at the Are- to testify remotely can now use If you like to follow the Legis- will send $4,600,000 to the De- and participate remotely. I did over 200 home-related booths na Ticket Box Office. Regular video and voice. Before this lature and some of the different partment of Social Services to get a test and I tested negative. over three days (February 26- admission tickets are $7 for session a person could only call bills, I will provide a couple provide moneys to Pennington The Legislature set up rules for 28, 2021) at the Sioux Falls adults (kids under 12 are free) - in to most committee rooms to interesting ones that will be County to build a crisis stabiliza- this year that allows a Legisla Convention Center and Arena. or $6 for seniors (ages 65 provide testimony. heard on the Senate floor or in tion unit that will serve western tor to participate remotely by Show hours are Friday and Sat- and over on Friday only) and a This week the Senate will be committees this week. South Dakota. Teams. I was able to attend urday from 10 AM to 8 PM and $10 three-day wristband can meeting after session a couple SB 124 An Act to provide HB 1034 An Act to revise my committee meetings and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. be purchased for attendance of times to talk through poten- for the exercise of religious certain youth hunting require- vote on bills being heard on Plenty of free parking will be during show hours. A $1 off reg- tial spending bills and propos- freedom. ments. This bill would remove the Senate floor. Being the available on site as there are no ular admission coupon can be - als. Last week the Governor SB 152 An Act to authorize restrictions on nonresident Chair of Senate Local Govern other major events happening printed from the event website informed the Legislature the counties to issue off-sale liquor minors to hunt and fish in South ments Committee I had some during the event’s hours. at hbasiouxempire.com or like state will have another 125 mil- licenses. I did vote against this Dakota. I’m all for getting more concerns about running the View the full list of new prod- the Home Builders Association lion dollars of one time funds bill in committee but I need to kids in the fields and on the meeting out of my office instead ucts, discounts and giveaways of the Sioux Empire’s Facebook - available due to the CARES Act ask a couple more questions water but I’m not sure this bill of being in person at the com available by viewing a list on the page (@hbasiouxempire) and and savings to the state. Tax and may end up supporting is the answer. mittee room, but for the most event’s website. This year, there show that you like it on your are several new show highlights smartphone when purchasing By Representative Ernie Otten, mented by July 1, this year. It to experience. tickets for a dollar off. District 6 may not be a completed legis- Stop by the kids are in the The event is sponsored by I’m extremely proud that my lative package, but it certainly Arena where children can build the following companies: Gold - - grandson from Rapid City, Alex, could be done, in my opinion. wooden toolboxes, drive exca sponsor: South Dakota Hous was selected to be a House Governor Noem had an vator simulators and learn how ing Development Authority; Page these past two weeks. His unexpected budget address to to use home building-related Silver sponsors: Audio Video hard work, great attitude and both chambers. South Dakota tools. Integrations LLC, Budget Blinds personality has been appreci- is in a unique position as our Make sure to visit the two of Sioux Falls, Dakota ICF LLC, ated by everyone! He follows growth for this year is an un- feature areas where multiple E & B Construction, Inc., First his parents in service to the precedented 11%. We will most companies will be displaying Dakota National Bank, G. A. SD Legislature as his mom was likely never see this again in the latest and greatest in-home Johnson Construction, Inc.; both a page and intern, and his our lifetimes as normal growth products and trends. Free beer, Bronze sponsors: Betz Blinds, dad was an intern. is 4% or $45 million. We are spirit and seltzer samples will Inc., Mahlander’s Appliance & Of great importance to vot- now at $149 million. All of this be given out in these areas Lighting, Quoin Financial Bank, - ers is the marijuana legislation. is because of the Federal stim- (must be 21, proof of ID re Stewart Title Company, Xcel As everyone knows, Circuit ulus monies that were given to quired). Energy. Court Judge Christina Klinger South Dakota. As an example, Throughout the show, learn For the most up-to-date - ruled Amendment A unconstitu- the Governor’s broadband ini- about home industry topics show information, visit hba tional. It will now proceed to the tiative would take $75 million during the Express Talks which siouxempire.com. State Supreme Court in which out of general funds and add they will make a final ruling on $25 million from the Federal it. HB 1225 has been intro- Coronavirus Relief Funds to duced to replace Amendment get to the goal of $100 million Apply for Medicare Online A for recreational marijuana. that she’s proposed. I’m very As far as medical marijuana, pleased the Governor also with Social Security the Governor is working with wants to place at least $50 other legislators to pass HB million into a trust fund that great time to get this done as As always, if you have any Did you know that you can pay for the monthly premiums, 1100 in regard to IM 26 which would help future generations well. Of greater concern with concerns or questions, please apply for Medicare online even annual deductibles, and co-pay- - pushes out implementation for from the interest the trust fund the continuing coronavirus is contact me directly at Ernie.Ot if you are not ready to retire? ments related to the Medicare - at least a year. I do not agree would generate. Some of our that we’ll have a crater in reve [email protected] indicating you Visit www.ssa.gov/benefits/ Prescription Drug program. You with this; I believe SD voters dams/reservoirs need to be nue in the next 2-3 years when are a District 6 resident. - medicare to begin. There, you must be receiving Medicare, want medical marijuana imple replaced and this would be a it finally retreats. can apply for Medicare and find have limited resources and other important information. income, and reside in one of People are usually eligible for the 50 states or the District of Medicare at age 65. If you want Columbia to qualify for the Ex- Governor Noem signs bills into law to start receiving Medicare at tra Help. More information on age 65, your initial enrollment Extra Help is available at www. This week, Gov. Kristi Noem HB 1022 repeals certain HB 1030 revises and clari- provisions regarding the Unified - - period begins three months ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/ signed fourteen bills into law: obsolete state estate and in fies certain provisions regard Judicial System. before your 65th birthday and prescriptionhelp. HB 1001 corrects technical heritance tax provisions. ing the required minimum dis- HB 1082 revises certain - - - ends three months after that Help a friend or family mem errors in statutory cross-refer HB 1023 repeals obsolete tribution methods of the South state aid to education defini birthday. ber by sharing this informa- ences regarding insurance. property tax provisions and Dakota Retirement System. tions for the 2021-2022 school - - Some Medicare beneficia tion. It can improve the quality HB 1002 revises certain revises property tax cross-ref HB 1043 provides enhanced year. ries may qualify for Extra Help to of their life. provisions regarding finger- erences and land classification permit criteria for current and HB 1083 grants authority to print-based background checks statutes. former law enforcement offi- the Secretary of Education to for the Real Estate Commission HB 1024 repeals obsolete cers. waive accountability require- and the appraiser certification provisions and revises statutory HB 1048 revises provisions ments in certain situations. program. cross-references for the energy regarding the sales of certain Governor Noem has signed HB 1003 revises certain minerals severance tax, state older vehicles at auction. forty-two bills into law this leg- TURNING 65? provisions regarding credit for and municipal sales taxes, HB 1070 revises certain islative session. reinsurance. contractor’s excise tax, alcohol It doesn’t cost anything extra to work with a HB 1009 revises certain pro- licenses, and gaming tax. 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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 19, 2021 SPORTS • 10 Titans Titan girls cruise past defeat Lennox, Lennox, drop contest to SF Washington fall to SF By Anne Homan n Friday, Feb. 12 Washington the Tea Area High School girls’ basket- By Anne Homan Oball team defeated n Friday, Feb. 12 rival, Lennox, 59-45. the Tea Area High The Titans used a 19-11 sec- School boys’ bas- ond quarter advantage to gain Oketball team head- the lead and the eventual win. ed down to Lennox to face off Three Titans were in double against their rival—the Lennox figures with Katie Vasecka Orioles. finishing with 22 points on The Titans used a strong fi rst the night. She recorded a dou- quarter performance, leading ble-double, also pulling down 24-10 after one, to take the 14 rebounds. She had two decisive 81-64 win. assists as well. Olivia Ritter “It is always good to beat fi nished with 14 points, seven your rival and this was no ex- rebounds, four assists and two ception. We really came out steals. Brynn Schupner had 11 ready to play and had a good points, six rebounds, one assist fi rst quarter, which has kind of and one steal. been our M.O. all season,” said Also getting in on the scoring Titan head coach Drew Weber. action for Tea Area was Kaitlin “We had a balanced scoring Kuhnert who fi nished with four attack once again and I thought points, three rebounds, one Reis [Kirschenmen] and Blake assist and one steal. Mara [Thompson] really outplayed Grant had three points, three their bench players, which is rebounds, and one steal. Ken- a key for us. Our second half dra Mckinny had three points, defense was not up to par, but four rebounds, three assists overall it was another nice win and one steal. Grace Stansbury for our boys.” Above: Garret had two points, two rebounds, The Orioles, who never led in Kolbeck takes one assist, and one steal. the game, shot nearly 47 per- the corner three The Titans shot nearly 38 cent in the game. Tea Area shot against Lennox. percent in the game. Lennox 57 percent with three Titans in Kolbeck hit seven three pointers in shot 36 percent. double fi gures. Garrett Kolbeck the game. On Tuesday, Feb. 16 the Ti- led all scorers with 24 points in tan girls traveled to Sioux Falls the game, hitting seven of 11 At left: Cael Washington to take on a strong three-pointers in the game. He Lundin fights for Class AA Warriors team who also had one rebound, and fi ve position against had only lost two games thus Above: Katie Vasecka assists. Cael Lundin fi nished Lennox. far this season. takes the shot over the the night with 23 points, going The Titans competed strong, Lennox defender during fi ve of six from two-point range. Below: Caden trailing only by six at the half, last Friday night’s match- He had eight rebounds, five Ellingson powers 30-24. However, the Warriors up in Lennox. It was a assists and one steal. Caden El- up for the basket outscored the Titans 21-10 in clean sweep for the Titan in the Titans’ girls, defeating Lennox in lingson fi nished with 13 points the fourth quarter to go on to all three contests—the in the game. He pulled down six match-up against take the 69-45 victory. Lennox last C game, Junior Varsity rebounds and had one steal. For the Titans, Ritter led the game, and Varsity game. Austin Lake ended the night Friday. Photos by Wade Homan way with 16 points in the game. Vasecka recorded a dou- with six points, fi ve rebounds, She also had five rebounds ble-double in the game, two assists and one steal. Jeff and a team-high five steals. recording 22 points and Worth had seven points, one re- Vasecka finished the night pulling down 14 rebounds. bound and two assists. Thomp- with 14 points, she also had son and Kirschenmen each two rebounds and two steals. had four points. Kirschenmen Schupner had four points, three also grabbed fi ve rebounds in rebounds and two assists in the the game. game. Mckinney, Stansbury, Following their win over Len- and Cassidy Gors each fin- nox, the Titans had a diffi cult ished with three points. Grant task in front of them hosting pulled down four rebounds and undefeated Sioux Falls Wash- Schupner and Mckinney each ington at home on Tuesday, had three boards in the game Feb. 16. and two assists. The Titans went toe to toe The Titans shot over 37 with one of the top teams in percent in the game and Sioux Class AA, outscoring them Falls Washington shot 50 per- 21-15 in the opening quarter cent in the game, shooting 60 At right: Olivia Ritter goes and taking the 37-33 lead at percent in the second half. up for the score against the half. However, Washington On Thursday, Feb. 18 the Lennox. Ritter finished wasn’t going away and man- Titan girls travel to Parker and with 14 points, seven aged to out-score the Titans this Friday, Feb. 19 they host Elk rebounds, four assists and 21-11 in the third, going on to Point Jefferson in the team’s two steals in the game. take the eventual 73-61 win. fi nal regular season game. Photos by Wade Homan “We had our opportunities against the #1 ranked team in the state, but just didn’t quite capitalize enough to pull out the win,” said Weber. “We really showed that we are capable of beating anyone in South Dakota BUY ONLINE and we feel confi dent that we will be able to grind out wins once the postseason arrives.” A For the Titans, Lundin scored PICK UP IN TEA! 28 points in the game, pulled down three rebounds, had three assists and one steal. Kolbeck fi nished the night with 12 points, two rebounds and two steals. Ellingson had a dou- ble-double scoring 11 points and pulling down ten rebounds. Lake had fi ve points, fi ve as- sists and one steal. Worth had fi ve points, two rebounds, and three assists. Tea Area shot over 40 per- cent in the game. The titans will host Elk Point Jefferson this Fri- day, Feb. 19 in double header action with the Titan girls. This will be the team’s last regular season home game. They will travel to Hartford on Feb. 23 720 E 1st St. Tea, SD to take on West Central and on Feb. 26 the Titans travel to Beresford. Visit www.Fareway.com to get started Click “ONLINE SHOPPING” in the upper left to begin your order. “QUALITY CUSTOM CABINETRY YOU CAN TRUST!” Your LOCAL grocery store: • Farm-Fresh Produce • Full-Service Butcher Counters • To-Your-Car Carryout • Online Shopping with Curbside Pick Up Fireplace Mantels | Kitchens & Baths | Beds & Dressers Office Furniture & More! PICK UP 605.261.4225 - www.dosescabinets.com - 605.647.3277 Grocery: 605.498.0331 • Market: 605.498.0332