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The SINGLE COPY $1.25 tax included ller rressess USPS 349-720 Vol. 139 No.M 21 www.themillerpress.com [email protected] Miller,P Hand County, SD 57362 Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 Danburg introduced as new finance executive assistant Jan Kittelson The first meeting of 2021 was called to order by Trustee President Shirly Peck at 6:30 p.m. with both Trustee Terry Naber and Trustee Dean Kolda in attendance. Finance officer Sheila Coss was present with new Finance Executive Assis- tant Christi Danburg. During public input, Kolda re- ported the doors on the firehall have been fixed by Seth Allen. Department head reports con- sisted of water, lagoon and finance office. The water report, written by Cal- vin Kindle, stated water loss was at 21 percent, down significantly from last month. A water leak on south Commercial St. and a new water meter was installed at the St. Law- rence Fire Hall. The lagoon report written by Jan Kittelson | The Miller Press | January 23, 2021 Randy Peck showed all is ok at the POP’S SALOON is the setting for Deputy Jan, the one act play being performed by Miller High School Students, Sunday, Jan. 24 with a public performance at 4 p.m. Pictured are Destrie Morris as lagoon. Granny Smith; Aubrey DeHaai as Betsy; Eric Ames as Pop; Sara Jessen as Deputy Jan; Alana Howard as Sandy; Gabi Naber as Clarabelle; Elise Propst as Sheriff; Chance Moncur as Willy “The Little” The finance report was given by Kid; Adam Turner as Hombre; and Taylor Wetz as Millie Nair. To round out the play Aaron Castonguay is lighting/sound, and Alex Johnson is stage manager. Coss and Danburg. They reported the 2020 sales tax is up 0.83 per- cent from last year. One-Act Play brings the Old West to Miller High School City election will be April 13, Jan Kittelson 2021. The seat currently held by Sara Jessen, aka Deputy Jan, said it was Hop- taught the new techniques for make-up and oth- Shirley Peck is up for election. It is hat’s right we have some real bad hombres kins that brought several options to the group er theater techniques. a three-year term. Petitions may be Tloose at the Miller School, well loose in the for consideration but the students who em- Deputy Jan’s Best friend Sandy is being por- circulated between January 19 and Drama Department at least. It is one act play braced the idea of the old west themed play. trayed by Alana Howard. She is a junior at Mill- are due by February 26. time. She continued students read the play, prac- er High School. She has participated in plays Danburg and Coss have been The play is set in the old west, a time when ticed lines and auditioned for their parts. During during her elementary and sophomore years. working on the conversion to the cattle roamed free, cowboys walked the streets, this, decision had to be made as to which char- She enjoys doing a comedy and making people Summit/Simple City bookkeeping and outlaws lurked in every corner. But not to acters fit each student. laugh. She stated she also enjoys playing some- system for the city. The trustees de- fear when you have, Deputy Jan…right? This is Jessen’s fourth play she was also in one else, being in someone else’s shoes. cided to transfer the accounting Unfortunately, Deputy Jan is a coward and plays her freshman and sophomore years. Showtimes will be Sunday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. from Quick books to the new Sim- lets all the outlaws escape. When the Sheriff Grannie Smith is being portrayed by Destrie for families with a second performance at 4 p.m. ple City software. tells Jan she needs to catch the next outlaws or Morris. This is Morris’s first play. She said she open to the public. Director Hopkins stated, “We The trustees approved the else, Jan sets out to take on the most notorious wanted to do more fun things and get out more. invite all to attend our public performance but changes to the intergovernmen- outlaws in the West. She stated she felt it was making her more confi- please be sure to wear your masks and maintain tal agreement made by the Miller Will Jan find her bravery and save the day? dent on her public speaking. an appropriate distance.” City Council. The City of St. Law- Come find out. Aubrey DeHaai is portraying Betsy in Depu- Regional competition will be held in Win- rence will now pay $875 per month Deputy Jan was written by Richard Gremel ty Jan. She laughed and said she did it for the ner, January 26. If the group advances, they will for the finance duties instead of an and directed by Megan Hopkins. food. With a huge smile on her face, she spoke compete in Rapid City February 4-6. hourly amount. about how it made her feel more confident and The second reading of Ordinance 2021 also was completed. The ordi- nance states, “ Any customer plan- Fulton, Gates, and Lammers to compete ning to be gone or is just not using the service at the current time will at 20X Extreme Rodeo Showcase still be required to pay for the wa- ter service along with any current hree Miller High School rodeo event from the four South Dakota water and/or sewer surcharges.” athletes have earned an invi- high school rodeo regions. The ordinance will be in full effect tation to the Black Hills Stock A point system based on year- with the billing of usage in March T Show & Rodeo on Sunday, Jan. 31, long performance at a series of high of 2021. 2021, as many of South Dakota’s school events determines qualifica- - Resolution #2021-1 was also ap top high school cowgirls and cow- tion, and a coveted spot to compete proved outlining the salaries for boys take center stage at the Rush- on the big stage at the stock show. 2021. Trustees will receive $175 more Plaza Civic Center in the 20X his is Miller High School ju- plus $20 per meeting. The lagoon Extreme High School Showcase. Tnior Jenna Fulton’s fourth year maintenance will be $800 per year Miller High School athletes Jenna in high school rodeo. She competes and regular maintenance/seasonal Fulton, Tyra Gates, and Tricia Lam- in breakaway roping, cutting, bar- work will be $11.50 per hour. mers will join 150 other rodeo ath- rel racing, pole bending, and team - The trustees also named the of letes invited to participate in the roping. ficial depositories will be American event. “High school rodeo gives me a Bank and Trust and Quoin Bank. Fulton, daughter of Paul and chance to compete against the best. They also named The Miller Press Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | January 23, 2021 Kayleen Fulton, and Gates, daugh- I love how it gives us the opportuni- MHS RODEO TEAM members will be showcased at the 20X High School Rodeo to be held at the as the official newspaper. ter of Sara Gates and Casey Gates, ty to compete nationally,” explained The meeting was adjourned at 2021Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City on January 31, 2021. Pictured are, L-R: Tricia Lam- will both compete in Breakaway Fulton. “High school rodeo has re- mers, Jenna Fulton, and Tyra Gates. 6:44 p.m. Roping. Lammers, daughter of ally pushed me and made me bet- Brady and Jaimi Lammers, will ter as a competitor. It also helps me events include Pole Bending, Barrel come a better rider and helped compete in the Pole Bending. make more connections with peo- Racing, Goat Tying. me realize in order to be competi- Others with Miller ties compet- ple. The 20x is an awesome rodeo ricia Lammers, a sophomore at tive I had to step out of my comfort Inside: ing will be Layni Stevens (Pierre and really gives me something to TMHS, will also be competing in zone.” Top Stories 2 Riggs High School) in Goat Tying. work for during the winter.” her first 20X Rodeo and is looking She is also looking forward to re- She is the daughter of Jeremy and his will be MHS sophomore Tyra forward to the new experience. connecting with her rodeo friends Public Notices 9 Marci Stevens of St. Lawrence. Ta- TGates’ first year competing at “It’s a challenge to balance and getting a new experience under Classifieds10-11 tum Carey (Wolsey-Wessington the 20X Rodeo. She looks forward school, basketball, and keeping her belt. High School) will compete in Barrel to not only competing but catching horses in shape to compete dur- Lammers also competes in Goat Sports 14 Racing. She is the granddaughter of up with friends. ing the winter. Rodeo has taught Tying, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Paulette Gates of Miller. “One thing I like about high me that in order to do what I love, I Racing, and Team Roping. The 20X rodeo began in 2003 as school rodeo is the competition. It have to work hard and prioritize my The event is held in conjunction a dream of Steve Sutton. He want- has taught me how your greatest time,” commented Lammers. with a 20X Extreme College Fair at Weather ed to showcase the great talent the competitors can become your best “I’ve also learned that everyone the civic center. High school senior Date High Low Precip. state has in the High School Ro- friends,” said Gates.