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. She added, has bad days or bad runs and to participants will also have an op- not give up if one little thing goes portunity to win funding for their Jan. 14 39 27 deo ranks during Sutton’s PRCA Ro- “Those relationships are the ones deo in Rapid City. He wanted to see who push you to become better not wrong,” which she applies to her post-secondary education: one $500 Jan. 15 28 19 the South Dakota High School Ro- only in rodeo but in other sports as school work and other high school and two $1000 scholarships will be Jan. 16 36 19 deo Association athletes compete in well. Rodeo has given me the op- sports. awarded. 20X Extreme High School Show- Jan. 17 37 22 the same arena as the PRCA World portunity to meet people from all Lammers enjoys the challenge Champions and South Dakota rodeo over South Dakota and from oth- of partnering with an animal team- case rodeo action begins at 1 p.m. Jan. 18 32 22 Trace legends. er states also. Rodeo has taught me mate. “I have to work on better- Sunday, Jan. 31. Tickets can be pur- Jan. 19 32 12 Participation in the 20X is by in- about hard work, dedication, and ing my skills while also making chased that day or in advance by Jan. 20 47 26 vitation only and is open to the top consistency.” sure my horse does his job. My pole calling the Rushmore Plaza Civic three cowboys and cowgirls in each Her other high school rodeo horse, Gyro, has pushed me to be- Center at 1-800-GOT-MINE.

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January 21, 1921 Congregational parsonage Paddleford of Miller was in C.W. Gardner – vice presi- a large group of neighbors on ning , January 12. Gardner Mrs. Suhn, instructor in last Monday evening. The attendance. Mrs. S.A. Eden- dent, and C.V. Gardiner, ca- Friday evening in his home. is serving as organist for her English and history in the purpose of the meeting was burn, nurse, is staying with shier; published their State- Progressive rook was played 19th consecutive year, and has high school, resigned her po- to establish a budget for the the family and both mother ment of Condition as follows: at four tables. James Hall served in that capacity in the sition with the resignation coming year. After due de- and baby are doing fi ne. Loans - $194, 850.17; Over- Jr., Wilbur Lingscheit, Hazel chapter a total of 28 years. taking effect the end of last liberation and calculation, it January 23, 1931 drafts - $153.17; Building Lingscheit and Charles Porter January 22, 1971 week. We are sorry to see her was set at $3,000.00. Weather Helen Suhn entertained and Fixtures - $3,615.00; In- won score prizes. Diana McKay, Orient, for- go but are glad that she is to and roads permitting, a can- the senior high school class terest earned but not collect- Band students literally merly of Ree Heights, is one remain in our midst. Mary vas will be held on January and the high school teach- ed - $4,824.32; U.S. Bonds turned the town upside-down of the German majors at Oredalen of Eagle Bend, MN, 30. For this work, ten teams ers at a waffl e supper on - $10, 187.00; Other bonds last Saturday when they be- South Dakota State Univer- a graduate of the Universi- of canvassers with two to a Wednesday evening. Every- and securities - $45,279.51; gan their campaign for funds sity chosen to visit Leipzig ty of Minnesota, has been se- group were appointed. one seemed to enjoy them- Cash and due from banks to purchase a new B Flat clar- University for one week early cured for the position and be- The stork visited the home selves immensely. - $37,446.90 with a total of inet. They gathered $17.50 on this summer. She will attend gan her work on Monday. of the editor and publisher, The First National Bank of $296,356.07. Saturday and their total now political meetings, classes in A special meeting of three E.J. Hey, on Wednesday and Ree Heights, whose offi cers January 24, 1941 stands at $27.50. Humanities, Political Ideolo- offi cial board was held at the left a bouncing baby boy. Dr. are T.D. Greene – president, Koran Fawcett entertained From an on-looker’s point gy and Political Science and of view, it seems that soon lectures in East German liter- Ree Heights may boast of a ature. City Auditorium. Work has Mrs. Burle Christopher- rapidly progressed despite the son came to the home of her cold and snow. Shelters have parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank been constructed so that de- Moody, on Monday of last tailed work can be done on week from the hospital in the stage and basement. We Miller following a car acci- shall keep our fi ngers crossed dent. She is slowly recuper- and hope for a new hall in ating but requires help so the not-too-distant future. the family is staying at the January 26, 1951 Moody home. Sale Report-- Friday, January 15, 2021 Funeral services were Kathy Suhn and Penny held for George Hill from the Melber will join 23 South BRED HEIFERS 28 black SM due 4/1 1310# $1,085.00 Methodist Church in Miller. Dakota delegates to Den- Frank Bailey 42 blacks due 3/25 x 45 1159# $1,700.00 8 black BM due 4/1 1253# $875.00 He died on Monday morning ver Western 4-H Round- Gary/Jim Hoing 19 blacks AI’d x 1 day due 3/12 933# $1,745.00 Daryl Volek 6 blk/bwf 4-6 yo due 3/20 x 60 days 1700# $1,475.00 at the age of 63 years. Buri- Up on January 16-21. Kathy 20 blacks due 3/27 x 21 days 977# $1,600.00 15 blk/bwf SM due 3/20 x 60 days 1626# $1,200.00 al was in G.A.R. Cemetery in and Penny are among seven 6 black due 4/17 x 21 days 995# $1,575.00 12 blk/bwf BM due 3/20 x 60 days 1616# $1,000.00 Miller. George had been in Home Ec achievement win- Rick/Chance Tobin 33 blacks due 3/1 x 40 days 970# $1,675.00 Schultes Ranch 19 blk/bwf SM due 3/15 1471# $1,075.00 poor health for a number of ners selected at Western Ju- years. nior Home Ec Show in Rap- Reindl Ranch 5 bwf/blk due 3/5 x 30 days 1055# $1,600.00 6 red/rwf SM due 3/15 1425# $1,080.00 Perry Struse rented the id City. BRED COWS 45 blk/bwf BM due 3/15 1482# $950.00 house between the telephone January 23, 1981 Doug/Patty Konechne 15 black 3 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1288# $1,885.00 18 blk/bwf BM due 3/15 1300# $860.00 offi ce and Hammill’s Grocery Mr. and Mrs. Buster Deu- 4 red 3 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1208# $1,900.00 16 blk/bwf BM due 3/15 1332# $850.00 Store and has started an elec- ter left for Minneapolis on 27 blk/bwf 4 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1324# $1,825.00 8 red/charx BM due 3/15 1460# $970.00 trical and radio repair shop. Sunday where Buster will un- 5 red 4 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1226# $1,860.00 Phil Wipf 28 blk/bwf BM due 4/20 1423# $935.00 Albert Blachford of High- dergo open heart surgery on 13 blk/bwf 5 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1438# $1,875.00 Roger VonEye 7 blk/bwf SM due 3/25 x 60 days 1375# $1,100.00 more has rented the old Wednesday at the Abbot Uni- 22 blk/bwf 6 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1502# $1,725.00 11 blk/bwf BM due 3/25 x 60 days 1333# $900.00 café building from Max Cur- versity Hospital. 16 red/rwf 6 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1509# $1,550.00 Pat Hoarty 8 black 4-6 yo due 4/1 x 60 days 1521# $1,400.00 tis which is located on Main Mr. and Mrs. Larry Engel- 8 blk/bwf 7 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1614# $1,550.00 13 black SM due 4/1 x 60 days 1568# $1,050.00 Street and pended a produce mann have moved from Ree 20 bbwf 9-10 yo due 4/15 x 45 days 1524# $1,260.00 Gary/Jim Hoing 26 blk/bwf BM due 3/15 x 60 days 1326# $835.00 house. Heights to the south farm be- Mrs. Ellen Beck Jones and long to George Engelmann. 6 red 9-10 yo SM due 4/15 x 45 days 1588# $1,210.00 Dick Feltman 7 black BM due 3/26 x 60 days 1508# $900.00 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Struse re- Larry had orthopedic surgery 7 red 9-10 yo BM due 4/15 x 45 days 1432# $1,035.00 Hal Werner 4 Hereford 3-6 yo due 5/1 1152# $1,335.00 ceived word from Ellen’s hus- and is still recuperating but Frank Bailey 25 red/rwf 3 yo due 4/15 x 70 days 1221# $1,810.00 3 Hereford BM due 5/1 1276# $700.00 band and Bill Struse that they will be employed by George 8 blk/bwf 3-6 yo due 4/1 x 70 days 1403# $1,700.00 Jon Jones 6 blk/bwf 6 yo due 5/1 x 30 days 1506# $1,375.00 spent a weekend together re- Engelmann. 45 red/rwf 4-6 yo due 4/1 x 70 days 1329# $1,625.00 Reindl Ranch 3 blk/red 4-6 yo due 4/1 x 60 days 1371# $1,200.00 cently near Tokyo. They are Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Faw- 20 red/rwf SM due 4/1 x 70 days 1418# $1,225.00 Ekstrum Farms 5 red/blk 4-6 yo due 3/10 x 60 days 1617# $1,200.00 stationed about forty miles cett were chosen chaperones 12 red/rwf SM due 4/1 x 70 days 1418# $1,200.00 Barry Knippling 7 black BM due 4/25 1297# $825.00 apart. for four 4-H members award- 14 red/rwf BM due 3/10 x 70 days 1491# $1,010.00 WEIGH-UPS January 20, 1961 ed a trip to the Denver Live- 8 red/rwf BM due 4/1 x 70 days 1456# $1,000.00 Heiferettes Up to $76.00 Donna Marie Peck ob- stock Show this year and de- th Travis Ping 10 black 3 yo due 4/10 x 60 days 1184# $1,650.00 High Yielding Cows $57.00-64.00 served her 20 birthday, parted on Thursday. Mr. and 8 black 7-8 yo due 4/10 x 60 days 1513# $1,225.00 Cows $52.00-56.50 Sun., January 20. There Mrs. Leonard Fawcett will would be nothing unusual also attend the shoe and left 10 black 7-8 yo due 4/10 x 60 days 1458# $1,190.00 Low Yielding Cows $41.00-51.50 about this if it were not for on Friday. Ron Hoff man 47 bwf/blk 3-4 yo due 3/15 x 60 days 1289# $1,590.00 Lame/Thin/Full Cows $25.00-39.00 circumstances attending her January 18, 1991 Jeff /Andy Wuestewald 9 black 3 yo due 4/1 1068# $1,550.00 High Yielding Bulls $82.00-87.50 birth on a chilly January day New Year’s Eve card par- 34 black 4-6 yo due 4/1 1210# $1,525.00 Low Yielding Bulls $72.00-80.00 in 1941.Born two months pre- ties were held at the Bust- maturely, she was so small er and Lois Deuter home and doctors made no attempt to the David and Renae Phinney Sale Report-- Tuesday, January 19, 2021 weigh her, estimating her home. Many from the area at- weight at slightly over two tended. CALVES 32 charx/red heifers 683# $131.00 pounds. Eldon, Barb and Nicolle Calvin/Leah Petersen 71 blk/bwf steers 712# $148.75 13 charx/red heifers 577# $140.25 Mr. and Mrs. Clare Ca- Bouren and Bob, Sandi, Clay- 81 blk/bwf steers 637# $157.25 Swanson Bros. 34 charx steers 930# $128.00 hoon, accompanied by Mr. ton and Cody Hall were New 19 blk/bwf steers 528# $177.00 22 charx heifers 890# $122.00 and Mrs. Francis Deuter left Year’s Day dinner guests at 69 blk/bwf heifers 597# $149.00 Dwight DeWaard 20 charx steers 533# $172.00 Saturday on a trip to Stuart, the Rick and Vicki Oligmuel- 11 blk/bwf heifers 503# $160.00 7 charx steers 655# $152.00 FL, to visit the Roger Paines. ler home in Miller. Don Binder 85 blk/bwf steers 685# $149.85 7 charx steers 457# $177.00 They plan to be gone a little The Ree Heights American 50 blk/bwf steers 593# $159.50 20 charx heifers 509# $155.50 over two weeks. Dot Deuter Legion held its annual oys- 37 blk/bwf heifers 590# $145.50 6 charx heifers 438# $147.00 is caring for the Deuter chil- ter and chili supper and card 19 blk/bwf heifers 478# $165.00 Doug/Patty Konechne 40 blk/bwf heifers 711# $130.00 dren, and Judy and Mary Ca- party on Sun., January 6. Jim/Diane Munsen 70 blk/bwf steers 710# $147.00 Paul/Katie Jons 16 chx/blk/red steers 639# $150.00 hoon are staying at the Karl Seven tables of card players Zaffke home during their par- enjoyed the evening. 60 blk/bwf steers 799# $139.75 15 chx/blk/red steers 529# $170.00 ents’ absence. Delton, Carole, Jared and 13 blk/bwf steers 641# $156.50 15 chx/blk/red heifers 590# $137.00 Mrs. H.H. Gardner, organ- holly Beck were New Year’s 69 blk/bwf heifers 760# $131.50 15 chx/blk/red heifers 516# $152.00 ist of Maxwell Chapter #133, Day dinner and supper guests 40 blk/bwf heifers 680# $135.75 Lucas Camac 29 black steers 785# $133.00 Order of the Eastern Star, re- of Dallas and Janice Westby Justin/Stacey Penrod 62 charx steers 734# $143.00 9 black steers 630# $138.00 ceived special recognition at in Wessington. Allen Schae- 61 charx steers 820# $137.00 10 black heifers 685# $124.00 the regular meeting of the fers of Watertown was also a 74 charx heifers 746# $133.00 Christian Boomsma 9 red/rwf steers 638# $146.00 chapter on Thursday eve- guest. 29 charx heifers 667# $134.25 10 red/charx steers 492# $174.00 Brett/Mel Heezen 70 blk/bwf steers 884# $135.85 16 red/charx heifers 575# $139.00 69 blk/bwf heifers 793# $126.50 9 red heifers 630# $150.00 Tammy Tuesdays Glaus Angus 65 black steers 736# $145.50 Dale Parriot 6 black steers 557# $164.50 30 black steers 635# $144.00 5 black steers 761# $143.50 at Turt le Creek 71 black heifers 665# $145.25 13 black heifers 655# $127.00 Steve/Brian Roduner 73 black steers 794# $139.25 4 black heifers 455# $150.00 Tuesdays are for Tammy at the Creek! Pat/Jerry Fastnacht 64 blk/bwf steers 712# $144.00 Barb Schleder 7 blk/bwf steers unweaned 560# $164.00 From Tuesday, January 19 until 28 blk/bwf steers 578# $157.00 8 blk/red steers 421# $176.00 Tuesday, February 23 a portion of EVERY meal 59 blk/bwf heifers 687# $134.75 12 blk/red heifers 523# $147.50 will be donated to our cook, Tammy Aalbers, to help 30 blk/bwf heifers 556# $142.50 Peterson/Aronson 9 blk/bwf steers 644# $148.00 Don Heinrich 51 blk/bwf steers 644# $154.50 6 blk/red steers 492# $167.00 her with her medical expenses. 9 blk/red steers 523# $173.00 9 blk/red heifers 503# $152.50 AND when you order a meal on a TTuesdayuesday nignightht 40 black heifers 579# $146.00 5 blk/bwf heifers 371# $150.00 (Dine in only), you will be registered to win a RRugeruger 8 black heifers 500# $161.00 Craig Shryock 16 black heifers 376# $154.50 American Predator 6.5 Creedmor. Lloyd Lutter 46 blk/bwf steers 678# $149.25 Chad/Thersa Heezen 79 blk/bwf steers 706# $146.75 18 blk/bwf steers 577# $164.50 39 blk/bwf steers 619# $152.50 Steer to the Creek every Tuesday ttoo susupportpport TTammy!ammy! 39 blk/red heifers 650# $141.50 67 blk/bwf/red heifers 581# $143.25 Craig Swanson 47 black steers 789# $138.25 32 blk/bwf/red heifers 700# $134.60 10 black steers 652# $144.50 Pettrle Bros. 18 blk/bwf bulls 677# $124.00 27 black heifers 708# $133.50 13 blk/bwf bulls 954# $110.00 12 black heifers 570# $138.00 ***UPCOMING SALES*** Lynn Leichtnam 61 blk/bwf steers 691# $141.50 Friday, Jan. 22: 1 p.m. WEIGH-UPS ONLY 26 blk/bwf steers 563# $165.00 Tuesday, Jan. 26: 11 a.m. FEEDERS {6 B Seeds & Supplies: Cookies} A & A Schindler 65 charx/blk/red steers 792# $132.50 Friday, Jan. 29: 12 p.m. BREDS, Weigh-ups to follow Ted Mines 45 black steers 684# $150.50 Tuesday, Feb. 2: 11 a.m. FEEDERS 16 black steers 566# $157.00 Friday, Feb. 5: 12 p.m. BREDS, Weigh-ups to follow Gary/Stacey Eddy 46 charx/red steers 710# $139.00 Monday, Feb. 8: 1 p.m. BENDA SIMMENTAL BULL SALE 14 charx/red steers 615# $149.00 Tuesday, Feb. 9: 11 a.m. FEEDERS {Great Western Bank: Cookies} KimballLivestockExchange.com Find us on FB: KimballO Livestock Exchange LLC BARN: 605-778-6211 Chad Heezen-Owner 605-870-0697 Wade Christensen-Owner 605-730-1801 Christi Christensen-Owner/Office Mgr 605-680-1536

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Miller Elementary School Miller FFA Ag Issues Team places fourth in state announces academic honor roll 2020-2021 FIRST SEMES- Silver: TER ACADEMIC MEDALS Logan Blake, Hunter MILLER GRADES 3 - 6 AND Cain, Clyde Fawcett, Casey MILLERDALE GRADES 3 - 8 Hughes, Owen Kahler, Croix Academic medals were Reimann, Cooper Swartzen- awarded at the Miller El- druber, Joey Swartzendruber, ementary and Millerdale Hailey Werdel Schools for the fi rst semester. Fifth Grade In order to receive a gold Gold: medal in Miller grades 3-6 Brecken Anderberg, Bailey and Millerdale grades 3-8, the Brueggeman, John Hopkins, students must have a grade Chase Hurd, Gavin Runge point average between 3.75 Silver: and 4.00 in reading, mathe- Cody Fanning, Hollis Faw- matics, English, spelling, sci- cett, Taytum Gortmaker, ence, and social studies for Charlee Jensen, Brooks John- the fi rst and second quarters. son, Jacob Lammers, Ash- To receive a silver medal, lyn Otto, Avery Pugh, Jordyn students must have a grade Pugh, Bryleigh Resel, Mad- point average between 3.00 elynn Rogers, Kagan Runge, and 3.74 in reading, mathe- Jack Saienga, Landon Tanner, matics, English, spelling, sci- Cade Werdel ence, and social studies for Bronze: the fi rst and second quar- Lucas Nelson ters. To be awarded a bronze Sixth Grade medal, students must show Gold: marked improvement in aca- Faith Baumberger, Land- demics or other observed be- on Coyle, Ally Gibson, Tyson haviors. Kindle, Gavin Neyens, Olivia Submitted | The Miller Press | Jan. 23, 2021 First semester academic Nye, Isabelle Poindexter, Jen- THE MILLER FFA Team competed in the State FFA Ag issues Leadership Development Event on Tues., January 12, 2021. The event was held virtually and gold, silver and bronze med- na Schaefers, Allyana Skin- on Friday, Jan. 15 there was a virtual awards ceremony. The Miller team placed 4th in the state, in which they presented the issue of: “Is the Food Supply als awarded to students: ner, Bella Werdel, Mohrgan Chain Broken?”. The team members consisted of (l to r) Andrew Knox, Caden Gortmaker, Taya Pawlowski, Alana Howard, Jaden Anderberg, Destries Morris, MILLER: Werdel and Aubrey DeHaai. The presentation consisted of pointing out the components Food Supply Chain, and how factors, such as a pandemic, can aff ect the Third Grade Silver: fl ow of food from farm to fork. Gold: Tayler Brueggeman, Mark Harper Duxbury, Au- Cavenee, Yareliz Cortes-Soto, drey Hopkins, Isabelle Hurd, Autumn Flor, Jake Gibson, Sunshine Bible Academy Quinn Hurd, Kynlee Jensen, Alexandria Gortmaker, Vin- Miller Police Department Log Olivia Odden, Cannon Rei- cent Grupe, Grace Hofer, Joc- Jan. 13 8:54 p.m.Traffi c stop- announces academic honor roll mann, Dominic Runge, Grace elyn Kienow, Caiden Kruml, 8:25 a.m.Traffi c stop-3rd North Broadway Saienga, Morah Swartzendru- Preston Naber, Emma Pugh, 2020-2021 SBA 2nd Quar- Grade 12 Street Jan. 17 ber, Brystal Wallman Terrell Schlechter, Jaymin ter Honor Roll Gage Davis, Milto Ge- 8:25 a.m.Traffi c stop-3rd 1:16 p.m.Traffi c complaint- Silver: VanDerWerff, Tyler Wallace Highest Honors (4.0 GPA) bryes, Patrick Gisore, Evelyn Street US 14 Liam Beals, Ivy Fawcett, MILLERDALE: Grade 8 Jones, Taylor Nelson, Rebec- 3:33 p.m.Traffi c stop-3rd 3:30 p.m.Animal com- Christian Haigh, Ava John- Third Grade Owan Watson ca VanBockel Street plaint-US 14 son, Jaxon Kienow, Elliot Gold: Grade 9 Honors (3.0-3.642 GPA) 3:42 p.m.Traffi c stop-3rd 6:15 p.m.Motorist assist- Kindle, Corbin Kruml, Ad- Keisha Waldner Betra Amare Grade 7 Street 5th Ave. dyson Lindgren, Quinnley Silver: Grade 10 Kennedy Keck, Gavin M. 5:30 p.m.Property check- 10:30 p.m.Traffi c stop- Miner, Wyatt Moser, Steven Daniel Stahl Rylee Nelson Grade 8 8th Street North Broadway Munger, Dylan Otto, Nolan Fourth Grade Grade 12 Natasha Appel, Jimmy Jan. 14 Jan. 18 Peterson, Dashal Poindex- Silver: Abby Haun, Taylor Mi- Burma 8:25 a.m.Traffi c stop-6th 11:00 a.m.Traffi c stop-3rd ter, Brigham Reimann, Vivial Jackson Hofer, Liam Hofer, chaelis, Everett Paul, Cassidy Grade 9 Street Street Resel, Kalley Teason, Easton Narissa Stahl, Jaimee Wald- Watson River Jones 10:15 a.m.Property check- Jan. 19 VanDerWerff, Carlee Wik ner, Jasmyn Waldner, Korey High Honors (3.643-3.999 Grade 10 1st Street 8:15 a.m.Traffi c stop-3rd Bronze: Waldner, Roman Waldner GPA) Parker Jones, Kimberly 6:20 p.m.Traffi c accident- Street. 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The importance of a ‘normal’ life Civic education for As I write this, it is snow- what most of us deal with ev- know them. ing and the furnace just ery day. The message I’m sending kicked on again. Although R.A.M. And, frankly, I’d rather is that not everyone becomes the next generation many things of consequence share thoughts with a grand- a “celebrity” (for good or are happening around the child or a neighbor than I bad). But if we do our best to Governor Kristi Noem ing with elected offi cials world, most in the gener- ’’ifiifi cationscations would with any politician. “give” our best in our every- Across America these last andpracticingthe art of de- al population seem primarily Ruth A. Moller We “share” the space that day lives, that’s what inspires several months, we have wit- bate. Itis alsoour responsi- concerned with happenings matters, and we no doubt memories to treasure. nessed a very troubling sit- bility to show them how gov- going on within their “or- But I realize I can’t do can make much more impact I’m told Minnesota bor- uation where violent actors ernment works. bit”…far from the headlines.  much on my own to make within that “space.” ders are now “open” and I are trying to do an end-run I have tasked my adminis- I’m interested in the news any major difference. I can I can go back over many am so looking forward to around public discourse. This tration with creatinginstruc- and newsmakers, of course. vote, of course, and follow years and recall people and a visit from my grandchil- is done to intimidate and si- tional materials and class- Especially now, with the in- necessary precautions (like happenings that were im- dren during their high school lence voices. These folks room resources onAmerica’s auguration of a new pres- wearing a mask in public). portant in my life, and infl u- “spring break.” want to short-cut public de- founding, our nation’s histo- ident, with constant dis- But my “world” encompasses enced me in many ways. And Those are the times to bate through fear. They want ry, and the state’shistory.We ruptions and dissent in our the people I know and care I am still infl uenced by a va- cherish, and make a much to make people scared. This must also do a better jobgiv- country, with a raging pan- about, tasks I need to do, riety of people who touch my greater impact in the “aver- is un-American. And it cer- ingteacherspreparational demic and economic instabil- how happenings make a dif- life. They don’t make head- age” world where most of us tainly has no place in South materials on these three sub- ity. We can’t cover our eyes ference on a local or personal lines, but they still make big reside. Dakota. jects. and ears and ignore it all. level. In the long run, that’s differences to the people who Whether on the left or the Through all of this,our right, political violence is not commonmissionand key ob- From the fi les of the answer. Our political pro- jective needs to beexplain- The Miller Press cess, though contentious at ingwhy the United States of RETROSPECT times, works because we re- America is the most unique solve issues through discus- nation in the history of the January 26, 1911 Donna is fi ve feet three inch- gun. Locally, the Miller Na- sion and rigorous debate. world.With this knowl- In the Potter County court, es tall, weighing 116 pounds tional Guard Detachment, Sometimes, political debate edge as a foundational build- Augusta Hendricks and her more than she did the day Unit I, Battery C., 2nd Battal- will include peaceful pro- ing block,everySouth Dako- son, William Hendricks, were she was born. ion, 147th Field Artillery was tests. Assembly is a tool, en- tancan then chart their own both declared insane and tak- January 21, 1971 also making preparations for shrined in the Constitution, path in the future and pursue en to the asylum at Yankton. Eagle Scout honors were possible mobilization. rer. Tara is the chef; Joe does to help drive a point home. their own American Dream. These people have been wan- awarded Sunday to John Miller School Board mem- the maintenance; and four of Every American has a right We all knowthat good ed- dering over South Dakota for Menke at ceremonies held in bers discussed plans for their children also help out to protest peacefully. That ucationstarts in the home. years, driving a dilapidated connection with a Court of construction of a new high with cleaning, making ice right ends where violence be- It starts with strong families. wagon drawn by a couple of Honor. Signifi cant was the school building through es- cream and a variety of oth- gins. We have decades of research cows, and have always been fact that the award was made tablishment of the Kentner er tasks. We saw a similar situa- to show that families are the looking for a location at some by Ray Murray of Clark, for Wilson Donor Fund. Board Colton Ketelhut nabs a re- tion play out on Capitol Hill most critical infl uence on a other point than the one at many years Scoutmaster in approval was also given to bound away from a Sully a few days ago. We were all child’s success in the class- which they were. But recent- Miller, under those program appoint a Donor Fund Com- Buttes Chargers play during appalled by it. Frankly, it was room. COVID-19 underscored ly, they had begun threaten- John began his Scouting ca- mittee. the junior varsity game with horrible to watch. Today, we just how involved parents ing people who approached reer. In an effort to encourage the visiting Chargers. The ju- have an opportunity to ad- need to be in their children’s the place where they were The Miller High School support for President Bush’s nior varsity team notched the dress the root cause of this day-to-day education. It’s our camped. band, under the direction of recent action in the Persian only win of the night defeat- problem: we must reform duty to fi nd innovative solu- The Captain Robert E. Don Constantine, is busy re- Gulf, Miller Elementary fi fth ed Sully Buttes 43-20. Miller’s young Americans’ civic edu- tions that empower parents Peary came within 1.6 miles hearsing for the production of grade placed yellow ribbons Chad Wieseler battles for one cation. to set their children up for of the North Pole –near a long-play record album. A on the Main Street Christmas of Miller’s few rebounds dur- Students shouldbe success. enough to establish his claim representative from RCA Re- tree. ing action with Sully Buttes taught our nation’s histo- Coupled with the tremen- of having been at the exact cords will record the band on January 24, 2001 in Miller last week. The Rus- ry and all that makes Amer- dous work that South Dako- spot –is the decision of the February 18. The recording Six MHS oral interp stu- tlers suffered their fi rst loss ica unique.They should ta teachers are doing, I be- House Committee on Naval will be then cut in Dayton, dents qualifi ed for competi- of the season to the visitors, see fi rst-hand the impor- lieve we can make immediate Affairs. OH, and will be available for tion for the state contest De- 51-63. tance of civic engagement. and long-lasting change in Attorney Harlan Bushfi eld delivery in March. cember 1-2, and six students The Sunshine Bible Cru- And they should have ro- the lives of young South Da- departed today for a vacation A handsome team tro- came home with the highest saders hosted Iroquois last bust discussions in the class- kotans. Together, my admin- trip to the south land. He will phy and the distinction of rating one can receive at the Thursday and captured a de- roomsothey can develop istration will work to support be gone fi ve or six weeks. bringing the fi rst state Gold- state contest –superiors. Win- cisive 86-41 win to up their critical thinking skills. them and ensure that they January 19, 1961 en Gloves championship to ners were Jessica Morog, Tif- record to an even 4-4. Our young people need are getting the very best ma- The dream of many young Miller was the result of the fany Gross, Dan Palmer, Lea more experience engag- terials to achieve that goal. girls is coming true for Mar- matches held at Rapid City Gnat, Michaela Iverson and garet Ann Walsh, who left by January 15-16. Stefanie Fauth. plane Wednesday afternoon January 22, 1981 Hand County visitors for Washington, D.C., with a The Community Day Care spent $1.5 million in 2000 on special invitation, not only to Center located at the First lodging, food and beverages, We are more alike than diff erent attend the inaugural of Pres- Methodist Church, is an in- attractions and retail items, America is grappling a dif- tempts in the LGBTQ+ com- ident-elect Kennedy, but also valuable service to the com- according to the SD Depart- fi cult legacy. Our society was munity are higher than in the to serve as on of the host- munity. It provides baby- ment of Tourism. built by the blood and sweat general population, particu- esses at the Inaugural Ball. sitting services for working At the January 16 City of slaves, on land previous- larly for young people who For the ball, Walsh will wear mothers, a place to leave Council meeting, police chief ly occupied by Native Amer- are bullied in their communi- a full-skirted white nylon small children for short peri- Nick Schaefer said a recent icans. When we won inde- Debra Johnston, M.D. ties or rejected at home. LG- gown, ballerina length, with ods of time through the drop- fuel oil spill underscored the pendence, only white male BTQ+ individuals are more a pink embroidered bolero, in service, and a nursery need for Red Cross assis- property owners were fully ingful ways toward equal par- likely to be victimized by vio- and pink pumps. school for children who gain tance, and he proposed estab- enfranchised. Enslaved peo- ticipation. Slavery is illegal. lent crimes. Half-time entertainment school experience prior to en- lishing a Red Cross chapter ples were not fully counted Women can own property. I often think of the saying at the Miller-Eureka basket- tering kindergarten. in Hand County to help deal under the constitution. Mar- People of different races can “a rising tide lifts all boats.” ball game Friday night will be ALL YOU CAN EAT: Spa- with emergencies. The Coun- ried women had no legal marry. We still face the con- It reminds me that working furnished by the high school ghetti Supper with a free cil committed $1,000 from identity. sequences of generations of to improve my neighbor’s Drum and Bugle Corps. Var- glass of wine for only $3.50. the Civil Defense Fund to- Immigrants, particular- discrimination, but most of wellbeing makes my own ious entertainment has Serving stops at 5 p.m. Hi ward a Red Cross chapter. ly from Ireland, southern Eu- us fi nd we have opportunities more secure. This is especial- been scheduled for all home Lite Bar & Lounge. January 19, 2011 rope, and Asia faced open our grandparents did not. ly true for the neighbors who games. AGNET is a computer ser- Danielle Davis was one of hostility. Catholic Churches The LGBTQ+ communi- don’t look like me, who don’t Donna Marie Peck ob- vice for farm and agribusi- 23 offi cers from South Dakota were vandalized. Nearly 1000 ty is the most recent to de- pray like me, who don’t vote served her 20th birthday Janu- ness. AGNET programs are to receive her 911 Basic Certi- Jewish refugees fl eeing Nazi mand an end to discrimina- like me, who don’t love like ary 20. Thee would be noth- designed for problem solv- fi cation. Mark Jackley made Germany were turned away tion. Awareness is increasing, me. If their rights are threat- ing unusual about this, if it ing rather than data process- the presentation and quoted, in Miami harbor. Japanese but many people still have lit- ened, it is only a matter of were not for circumstanc- ing. It is a pilot program. At “Congratulations to the class Americans were forced from tle information, or have mis- time before mine are, as well. es attending her birth on a this point, South Dakota has for receiving 911 certifi cation. their homes and into intern- information, about the diver- We can all look back in chilly January day in 1941. 55 AGNET terminals. Hand On behalf of the law enforce- ment camps. sity of human sexuality and our family trees and fi nd Donna, daughter of Mr. and County has one of these. Ac- ment community and people We have a proud heri- sexual identity. someone who faced discrimi- Mrs. Ray Peck of Ree Heights, cess to AGNET is by use of of the State of South Dakota, tage of noble ideals, but we Three years ago, a high nation for their race, religion, was if not the smallest, one typewriter-like devices called I thank you for your dedica- have often failed to live up to school friend shocked me or class. And of course, we of the smallest babies ever terminals that communicate tion to public service.” them. We have emphasized when she revealed that she all have mothers and grand- born in Miller. She was so with the computer over tele- The name is the same, our differences, not to cele- was, in fact, a trans wom- mothers! Let’s remember small, doctors made no at- phone lines. Bob’s Drive-In and Catering brate the rich tapestry of life an. I wonder how many oth- those struggles and extend tempt to weigh her, estimat- January 21, 1991 of Miller, has changed hands. they create, but to divide our- er people I’ve met and cher- compassion. We are more ing her weight at slightly over Tension ran high last week Joe and Tara Koeck recent- selves into “us” and “them.” ished have felt compelled to alike than we are different. two pounds. No baby pic- in the wake of the announce- ly purchased the well-known In the last 250 years, our hide something so important. tures are available, but today ment that war in Iraq had be- restaurant from Robin Spor- society has moved in mean- We know that suicide at- The MILLER PRESS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OBITUARIES Serving the Hand County Area since 1882 The Miller Press encourages letters to the editor and intends Service notices (up to 75 words) will print at no charge. 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Colorado’s most important activity of all The other day a friend of ours, a Chicago local out vis- iting Colorado, asked Steve and I, “Do you prefer Colo- Treat others how you want to be treated rado more in the summer or A couple weeks ago, I got a call from a Miller resident the winter?” wanting to talk about my articles for the Miller Press. She ex- We both gasped as if he’d plained to me that what I am writing about is not always the asked us if we loved pizza truth here in Hand County. or hamburgers more. How One of the issues she had is our customer service here in could we choose? We loved Hand County. I wrote an article about how great it is. She our summer trips kayaking, claimed the only reason it’s great for me is how I get treated rafting, hiking, and camping. versus how she gets treated. She talked about how my job in- Then I thought about what fl uences how people treat me different than her when I am makes Colorado unique from shopping local. almost any other place we’ve After listening and taking notes for 25 minutes, I put the lived and almost every other phone down and started thinking. I have always been taught place in the United States— that we treat others how we want to be treated. I use this ev- winter sports. While com- erywhere I go. When I go into a business, I treat those own- paring summer and winter ers and employees with kindness and gratitude. I form a re- in Colorado is like compar- lationship with not only the employees but also the owners. ing apples to oranges, I was You don’t have the opportunity to form relationships with the no longer hesitant to answer, Emily Lammers | The Miller Press | January 23, 2021 owners of Walmart or Target. We get that opportunity here in “The winter. During winter in COLORADO HAS SOME of the largest, best, and highest elevation resorts in the country. One of these resorts is Vail, Hand County. most places, you can’t go ski- where you can ski to areas like the one pictured above that provide stunning views of the surrounding mountains. ing like you can here.” Hav- The resident on the phone said I didn’t listen, but I did. I the line between Earth and es of snowfall annually, earn- ing skiing to look forward to have thought about what she said and decided to do some re- the heavens. ing its moniker. The larger makes the winter season fl y Out and search. I have visited with 27 other residents who said we Some of the largest resorts resorts and higher elevation by as it offers a reward for have the best service from the best people. about are also in Colorado. The mean there are longer trails going out in the snow and One of the claims was that not everyone gets the best cus- largest in the state is Vail, (some longer than 4 miles) cold—the seemingly sim- with tomer service because of who they are or where they work. with 5,289 skiable acres. Key- and some of the most chal- ple thrill of sliding down a All of the 27 residents I have talked to tell me different. These Emily Lammers stone covers 3 mountains lenging chutes, steeps, and mountain. residents are front line workers, retired residents, lifelong res- and has 3,148 acres; Aspen mogul runs you can encoun- I began to wonder, what idents, and new residents, so it’s not about their job or how able to do this because each Snowmass has 3,132 acres ter (which I will attest to in a makes Colorado such a great long they have been here. Their customer service stories con- of these resorts sits at 11,000 and receives over 300 inch- later article). sist of The Clothes Garden wrapping and delivering clothes, place for skiing? Obviously, feet above sea level. For com- Ace Hardware ordering items that aren’t on their shelves, the mountains are the main parison, Terry Peak in South the body shops picking up your cars for an oil change, Mill- factor, but there are lots of Dakota is at about 7,000 feet. Good Sam residents continue to er Rexall Drug delivering prescriptions, plumbers and electri- mountains all over this coun- To be fair, the crews are also cians coming right when you need them (even on weekends try. Looking into it a lit- in a competition to open fi rst, be quarantined to their rooms and holidays), and hair dressers staying open late or open- tle deeper, I found some de- so they’ll prepare ski runs ing on days that they aren’t normally open. The list goes on tails that were new to me on and crank up the snow ma- Some residents watched and on. (I only have so many words so I can’t name them what makes skiing in Colora- chines early. The elevation church services on TV, iPad Good Samaritan all). My point is with anything in life, you can either fi nd the do special. or listened on the phone Sun- provides cold enough temper- . Society, Miller negative or the positive. Only you can choose which one you The C olorado ski season atures that Arapahoe Basin’s day, Jan. 10 want to focus on. is longer than most. In fact, season is still going strong Monday morning staff and Kevin Hofer I will continue to write the truth about my experiences Arapahoe Basin and Love- through late May and some- residents were tested for Co- . gave news for the day. In here in Hand County and treat others the way I want to be land Ski Area are usually times has rideable snow until vid In the afternoon, Sue afternoon some residents treated. We all need to do our part in supporting local and the competitors in being the early July. Jones dropped off Happier had reminisce time in their treating others how we want to be treated if we want the best fi rst resorts to open in North Speaking of elevation, Col- Magazines from Rexall for us . rooms. customer service. Our community thrives when we support America (sometimes as ear- orado dominates other loca- to distribute to residents Friday midmorning Hofer one another. ly as mid-October). They’re tions when it comes to high- A few residents watched led intercom devotions and est lift-served terrain. You get Rosary on TV Tuesday morn- gave news for the day. In the amazing panoramic views of ing. Midmorning Kevin Hofer afternoon, residents partici- Ree Heights the Rockies that stretch far- led intercom devotions and pated in Happy Hour. Unfor- ther than the eye can see. On gave news for the day. Carole Beck tunately, they were still stuck clear days, it will take your Wednesday morning a few in their room. The Ameri- breath away to see the white watched Mass on TV. In the The weather this past can Legion/VFW auxillaries capped peaks reaching to- afternoon, a few participated week has been very windy . provided Mike’s, beer, wine, ward the sky and blending in word games and puzzles with strong gusts 50 to 60 Hofer led intercom devo- summer sausage and crack- MPH. We had snow fl urries tions Thursday morning and ers. on Monday and Tuesday. It got down into the teens be- fore it started to warm up. You are NOT Alone! The cement pile and rocks where FREE from the old cafe building l No matter you live, and and the sidewalk in front of brida CONFIDENTIAL help for you and your the Legion where they put Submitted | The Miller Press | Jan. 23, 2021 the new sidewalk in is being IN RURAL South Dakota, grasslands suff er during periods of drought creating children is just a phone call away. moved to a permanent place stress for ranchers who depend on the land to feed their livestock. For immediate assistance call today. Shower Honoring 605-472-0508 Grassland health important Brooklynne Gober Family Crisis Center, Inc. Fiance of Tate Ketelhut for drought resilience January 31, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Ginny’s House The weather has been a Community Church of St. Lawrence wonderful reprieve this win- PO Box 347 ter, allowing for much more Th e couple’scouple’s wwebsiteebsite is Redfi eld, SD 57469 outdoor work and activi- wwww.zola.com/wedding/becomingketelhutb-tww.zola.com/wedding/becomingketelhutb-t ty. However, there is con- fforor gi ideideasas sseeee rregistry.egistry. Serving Faulk, Hand & Spink counties cern that the ongoing dry, mild conditions could lead Ruth Beck, Agronomy Field Specialist to drought. The conversion western parts of the state. that many area farmers made Rotational grazing or sys- Wearing masks is just one way to no till management over tems that promote proper uti- the last three decades has al- lization and stocking rates, we’re working to keep you safe. lowed for better water man- allow for adequate recovery WEAR WE’RE ALSO: agement and increased re- between grazing periods and WEA • Using good hand hygiene silience across many of our utilize the pasture at differ- BECAUSE • Following social distancing guidelines farm acres. However, drought ent times each growing sea- BECAUSER ou R • Screening people who come into our buildings still takes its toll and one of son, can help to reduce un- the biggest hits is usually wanted species such as those Yo • Cleaning high-traffi c areas more grassland areas that ranchers listed above. Research has CARE WEAouCARE CA You can help slow the spread with these simple gestures, too. rely on to feed their livestock shown that native grass spe- each summer. cies, and species diversity in Avera.org/covid-19 I recently had the oppor- grasslands, encourages high- tunity to listen to Stan Boltz, Yo er levels of benefi cial fungi At Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Avera Medical Group Miller, NRCS Soil Health Special- (AMF). Higher levels of these ist, discuss grassland resil- native AMF has been directly we’re making a positive impact in the lives and health of our community. ience and managing grasses correlated with healthy grass- for drought. Stan shared that lands, grasslands that exhib- • OUTREACH SPECIALISTS management practices on it more resilience, and grass- pasture areas can really have lands that recover better after Cardiology – 605-853-0390 Vision Care / 605-853-3285 Audiology / 800-827-1622 an impact, not just during the drought. North Central Heart, A Division of Dr. Struble – Feb. 2, 9, 16 Audiology Associates – Feb. 16 dry period but also on grass Stan also stressed the im- Avera Heart Hospital – Feb. 8 Dr. Porisch – Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 recovery after drought. portance of not overgraz- CLOSED Each Friday General Surgery / 605-853-2421 Water infi ltration is one ing areas. “It takes leaves to Orthopedics Dr. Werth – Feb. 17 of the best indicators of soil make leaves”. When leaf re- Dr. Miller – Feb. 18 / 605-226-2663 Urology / 800-750-5901 health. During these dry con- moval rates are at or over Dr. Sanchez – Feb. 12 / 605-224-7070 Dr. Wyatt – Feb. 16 Podiatry / 605-622-2570 ditions it is important that 50%, grasses are not able to Dr. Stapp – Feb. 23 any precipitation received grow as many roots. Each goes into the soil vs. run- year grasses replace 50% of ning off. Water infi ltration on their roots. This is normal. • CAMPUS SERVICES AND EVENTS soils where perennial grass- Clipping species too short es are grown should be equal and reducing leaf area makes Hospital Auxiliary United Blood Services Avera@Home or better than infi ltration in it very hard for the grasses to to be announced to be announced 605-224-3218 cropland areas but, but it is accomplish root replacement. Ultrasounds DEXA Scans Avera Home Medical also can improve with man- With a dry summer loom- Tuesdays and Fridays 605-853-0380, by appt. Equipment agement that promotes high- ing, the old saying that “the 605-853-0390 er populations of native spe- best time to incorporate some Mammograms Enhanced 64-Slice cies. Nonnative, invasive of these practices was 20 Feb. 4, 18 CT Services Cardiac/Pulmonary species like Kentucky blue years ago, but the next best Sleep Studies 605-853-0380, by appt. Services 605-853-2421 grass and Smooth brome time is today” may have a fi t. 605-853-0390, by appt. Community Counseling grass will reduce the water For more information you can Dietitian/Nutritionist 605-352-8596 infi ltration capacity of pas- view the Stan Boltz’s presen- Kelsey Johnson Community Health/WIC tures if they are allowed to tation atwww.sdnotill.com. take over. This is a concern, It will be posted in Febru- 605-870-1036, by appt. 605-853-2147 especially as these species ary along with other presen- are becoming increasingly tations covering no till, soil prevalent across central and health and diversity. Hospital: 605-853-2421 • Clinic: 605-853-0175 • AveraMiller.org  Obituaries www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021

Agnes C. Kolda 1926-2021 Kenneth Myers 1963 – 2021 Terrie Kjetland 1959 - 2021 Agnes Kolda, 94, of Mill- beloved family. In her later Kenneth Myers, 57, of On- 1987, in Sisseton. They made Terrie Kjetland, 61, of Mill- ing others. She volunteered er, passed away Tues., Janu- years, seeing the young chil- ida, passed away Friday, Jan. their home in Sioux Falls er, passed away Tuesday, Jan. for the Red Cross and helped ary 12, 2021, at Avera dren always brightened 15, 2021, at his home while he attended school 19, 2021, at Sanford USD those in need following the St. Luke’s Hospital in her day and brought surrounded by the and worked as a piz- Medical Center in Spencer tornado. Aberdeen. a smile to her face. love of his family. za delivery person. Sioux Falls. Terrie had a love Funeral Mass Agnes’ faith Funeral ser- Ken and Rhonda A celebration of crocheting and was Mon., was an impor- vice was held decided to leave of life will be all animals. She January 18, tant part of Wednesday, the city and 2:00 to 6:00 had a caring 2021, at St. her life. She Jan. 20, 2021, moved back p.m., Satur- touch when it Ann Catholic was a lifelong at Our Sav- to the family day, Jan. 23, came to nursing Church, Mill- Catholic and a ior Luther- ranch in 1988. 2021, at the animals back to er, with Father faithful mem- an Church, Here they wel- Watertown health. She do- Paul Josten ber of St. Ann Highmore, comed their HyVee Event nated her cro- and Deacon Church, Cath- with Rev. Sara four children Room, Water- cheting skills by Jeffrey Schul- olic Daughters, Feld offi ciat- and made their town. A pri- making hats and te, celebrants. Altar Society and ing. Burial fol- home. vate burial will scarfs for people Visitation will be- served on the fu- lowed at Spring Ken had an be held at Beu- in need in the Hu- gin at 9:30 a.m. on neral committee for Lake Cemetery, ru- honest and kind way lah Cemetery, Vay- ron community. Monday. Burial fol- many years. ral Highmore. about him. He taught land. She is survived by lowed at St. Ann Cemetery. Grateful to have shared Kenneth Andrew Myers his children to work hard Terrie was born April husband, Rick of Wessing- Masks are encouraged. her life are her children: Jim (57) was born to Ralph A. and to appreciate the land 13, 1959, to James and Jean- ton; son, Chris (Stephanie) The funeral will be (Dwana) Kolda of Tea, Jer- Myers and Delores (Knudt- that he worked and loved. nette Reed in Watertown. and grandson, Edward of livestreamed and will be ry (Dar) Kolda of Rapid City, son) Myers on Sept. 26, Ken spent several years rais- Terrie graduated high Wessington; daughter, Tina available at www.familyfu- Connie (David) Zemlicka of 1963, in Pierre. Ken grew up ing cattle and crops, cutting school from Watertown, in of Wessington; her mother, neralhome.net. Miller, Jane (Eric) Juhl of as part of the fourth gener- hay, and maintaining ma- 1977. She earned her LPN Jeannette Reed of Watertown; Agnes was born the fourth Sioux Falls, Colette (Rich- ation on the Myers’ home- chinery. Ken stopped rais- degree from Lake Area Tech sister, Jody (Tom) Cordell of of ten children to Joseph and ard) Feldges of Evanston, IL, stead, in the northwest cor- ing cattle in 2014, and tried in Watertown. She married Watertown; sister-in-law, Kay Anna (Hardes) Lammers on Joann (Matt) Schulte of Ori- ner of Hyde County. Ken his hand at full-time farming. Rick Kjetland on August 17, (Mark) Lounsbery of Revil- August 5, 1926, on the home ent, and Susan (Mark) Ful- attended Franklin town- He then operated a trucking 1978. She has one son, Chris lo; brother-in-law, Dale Spur- place Florence Township, ton of Miller, 19 grandchil- ship school from Kindergar- company and was a seasonal Kjetland and one daughter, rell of Watertown; and many Hand County. She attended dren, 23 great grandchildren; ten through eighth grade. truck driver for Wilbur-Ellis. Tina Kjetland. She has one nieces and nephews. school in Polo. siblings: Betty Matthews, El- He then attended Highmore Left to share memories grandson, Edward. She is proceeded in death She married Joe Kolda on lie Sabers, and Ed Lammers; High School graduating in are his wife, Rhonda; daugh- Terrie and Rick settled by her father, James Reed; February 20, 1946. Joe and and many nieces and neph- May of 1981. ter, Maggie (Seth Biel) Myers; in Volga where she was an sister, Shari Spurrell; and Agnes farmed and ranched in ews. He was baptized and con- sons: Joseph (Becca Deyo) LPN at Brookview Manor in nephew, Shane Michael Fairview Township. She lived Agnes was preceded in fi rmed at Our Savior Luther- and Matthew (Shelby) My- Brookings. After her accident, Vanderzee. in the Polo area for many death by her husband, Joe an Church, Highmore. ers; grandchildren: Quinten she focused on taking care of Reck Funeral Home of years, where she raised her Kolda; daughter, Kathy Kel- Ken spent his child- Myers, Monroe Bauman and her children. They moved to Miller has been entrusted eight children. Agnes and Joe pin; granddaughter, Joann hood helping with daily Olive Biel; siblings Roxie (Eu- an acreage outside of Parker. with Terrie’s arrangements. moved to Miller in 1982. Graham; and siblings: Paul chores and seasonal work. gene) Goehring, Steve (Nor- After experiencing a house Visit www.familyfuneral- After retiring in Miller, she Lammers, Cal Lammers, Lee He learned many trades by ma) Myers, Terry (Sharon) fi re on their Parker acreage, home.net was an avid walker, enjoyed Lammers, Mel Lammers, working side by side with his Myers, Roger Myers (Linda she found a passion for help- Paid Obituary crossword puzzles and hav- Mary McDermott, and Jane father, brothers, uncle, and Bierman) and Dixie Simon; ing coffee with friends. She VanHove. cousins. Ken enjoyed work- mother-in-law, Joyce An- Vincent J. Beaner 1948-2021 loved her experiences travel- Reck Funeral Home of ing with and operating ve- derson; sister-in-law, Vonita Vincent J. Beaner, 72, of and their sons, Mason and ing with friends and family to Miller has been entrusted hicles including fast cars, (Winfred) Jackson; brother- Hoven, passed away unex- Jack; daughter, Kelly (Tim) Germany, Mexico, and many with Agnes’ arrangements. planes, motorcycles, tractors in-law, Todd (Peggy) Ander- pectedly, Wed., Janu- Knodel of Eagle, CO and other trips around the United Visit www.familyfuneral- and semi-trucks. son; and many nieces, neph- ary 13, 2021, at his their children Cade, States. Most of all, Ag cher- home.net. After high school, Ken ews, cousins and friends. home. Carson, and Rea- ished the time spent with her Paid Obituary attended classes at Black He is preceded in death by Funeral ser- gan; son-in-law: Hills State College & Mitch- his daughter, Hannah Bau- vices were Nathan (Jen) ell Technical Institute. He re- man; parents, Ralph and De- Mon., January Zoelle of Sioux turned to the family ranch lores Myers; nephews An- 18, 2021, at Falls; sister, and worked as a hired man. thony Goehring and Shawn Sacred Heart Mary Bechen of In August of 1984, Ken went Myers; and fccocather-in-law, Catholic Mitchell; broth- into an alcohol treatment Cirel Anderson. Church, Get- ers: John (Ani- program completing it on In lieu of fl owers, memo- tysburg, with ta) Beaner, Mike Sept. 25, 1984, the day be- rials can be directed to Steps Fr. Jerry Kopel (Rita) Bean- fore his 21st birthday. Ken for Hope in Highmore. presiding. Buri- er, and Pat (Lin- proudly lived 36 plus years Luze Funeral Home of al followed at da) Beaner, all of of sobriety. In 1986, he Highmore has been entrust- 12:30 p.m. at the Miller; brothers-in- moved to Sioux Falls to at- ed with Ken’s arrangements. Morningside Ceme- law and sisters-in-law: tend the Stenotype Institute. Visit www.familyfuneral- tery, Ree Heights. Norma Beaner, Sharon Ken married Rhonda (An home.net Vincent Jerome Bean- Arbeiter, Bev (Lyle) Etbauer, derson) Myers on Oct. 10, Paid Obituary er was born May 7, 1948 in Duane (Carol) Harvey, Delora Miller, the sixth of seven chil- Vojtech, Dennis (Kathy) Har- dren born to William and Lu- vey, and Arlen (Marie) Har- cille (Coss) Beaner. He at- vey; and numerous nieces tended school in Miller. and nephews. On August 23, 1969, Vince Vince was preceded in was united in marriage to death by his parents; daugh- Marcia Harvey at Immacu- ter Dixie Zoelle; in-laws: late Conception Church at Clyde and Mabel Harvey; Stephan. They were blessed brothers: William “Bill” with their three daughters: Beaner and Joseph Beaner; Lisa, Dixie, and Kelly. brothers-in-law and sister-in- Vince will be remem- law: Keith and Judy Harvey, bered for his ability to fi x just Alvin Arbeiter, Roger Vojtech, about anything. He dedicated and Howard Bechen; and his

1/20/2021 26 years of his life to C & B special dog, Jake. Operations out of Gettysburg. In lieu of fl owers, memori- Help In his spare time, he enjoyed als may be directed to Morn- camping, fi shing, watching ingside Cemetery, PO Box 42, NASCAR, hunting, and most Ree Heights, SD 57371 or the of all, spending time with his Dixie Zoelle Scholarship, PO Wanted beloved family. Box 293, Hoven, SD 57450. Those left to cherish his Luce Funeral Home of Get- Missouri Valley Ambulance Service, a full-service memories include his wife tysburg has been entrusted community pre-hospital care agency in of 51 years, Marcia of Hov- with Vincent’s arrangements. Chamberlain, SD, is seeking EMTs and EVOC drivers. en; daughter: Lisa (Mar- (www.familyfuneralhome. Paid Obituary Missouri Valley Ambulance is located right on the lin) Wendland of Copley, OH net) Missouri River with unlimited access to hunting, fishing and water sports. Not an EMT yet? We can provide training. Sleeping quarters also provided. Competitive wage. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check, pre-employment physical exam and drug test. No DUIs accepted. Positions are open until filled. E-mail [email protected] for more information or contact EMS Director Katheryn Benton at 605-680-0085.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD St. Liborious Catholic Church, 17985 354th Ave, LUTHERAN MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS New Beginnings Worship Center, 1123 East 3rd Orient, Father Christopher Hughes, Sunday Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, St., Mass at 11 a.m. Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday 1025 East 3rd Avenue, Miller, Miller, 853-2558, Sunday Worship 10:30 COMMUNITY Worship 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SON- Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday a.m. Pleasant Valley Community Church, 21530 SD day School 3:45 p.m., Youth Group 6:00 Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 BAPTIST Hwy. 45, Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stew- p.m.,Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. a.m. First Baptist Church, 902 N. Broadway Ave., art, METHODIST NAZARENE Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Av- Nazarene Church, 215 West 9th St., Miller, Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. via Facebook, 9:30 a.m. enue, Miller, 853-3656, MillerMethodist- 605-996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. via Facebook Broadcasted to vehicles in the parking lot Church.weebly.com, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. CATHOLIC St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd Street worship Sunday mornings 10:30 a.m. online PRESBYTERIAN St. Ann Catholic Church, 709 East 4th Street, NW, St. Lawrence, 853-3753, Jason Watson, also, Sunday School 9:30 a.m; Wednesday 7 First Presbyterian Church, Services online Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, Teaching Pastor, Jim Hofman, Family Life p.m., youth grades 6-12. millerpresby.com, 321 West 1st Avenue, Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 Pastor, Derrick DiGiulio Youth Pastor. Sun- Miller, 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian a.m. day Worship 9:30 a.m., Jones, Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 11:10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

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Hand County Board of Commissioners Legislative Highlights Miller, South Dakota current rubble site for a future fi re- 651.60 CONSORTIUM 1100.00 arms / sporting area owned and SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- PENWORTHY COMPANY Commission Chambers (video Senator Bryan Breitling via Facebook Live) managed by Game and Fish. Game ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE BOOKS 481.73 December 29, 2020 and Fish would like to purchase the 2770.00 QUOIN FINANCIAL BANK SAFE As I begin this fi rst col- As the session gets going, rubble site after it reaches its life’s STI/SPFA FUEL TANK TESTING DEPOSIT BOX RENT 10.00 Chairman Jim Jones brough the umn of the session, I want you can go to www.sdleg- end and then rehab the property for 20.00 SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- meeting to order at 5:13 pm with to say thanks to everyone in islature.gov to fi nd bills of use for public shooting. The com- VENTURE COMUNICATIONS ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE commissioners Greg Palmer, Jim mission, by consensus told Dunlap PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE 1561.00 District 23 for trusting me to interest, see when they are Eschenbaum and Luke Wernsmann (and thus, Game and Fish) that the 61.77 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH serve you as your state sen- scheduled for committee present. Commissioner Rodgers county is very interested in the sale ------DELL MONITOR 181.04 joined the meeting at 5:15 pm. ator this session. I have vis- hearings, see if any amend- of the rubble site at its end-of-life. 22875.26 VENTURE COMUNICATIONS The commissioners reviewed ited with many of you and ments are offered, listed This statement will allow Dunlap to For: DIR. OF EQUAL.****** E-MAIL 2.00 and approved fi nal claims for pay- further the process. The exact tim- AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR ------look forward to more con- to committee and fl oor de- ment upon motion of Wernsmann/ ing of this occurrence depends on BUSINES SUPPLIES 11.96 11066.85 tinued conversations. bates, and see how legis- Eschenbaum, passed. how much of the facility is still able TERRY AUGSPURGER POST- For: EXTENSION*********** The commission heard from This past week was the lators voted. The legisla- to support rubble and how quickly AGE 7.50 OFFICE PEEPS, INC. SANITIZER auditor DeBoer on funds received beginning of the 2021 leg- tive session is super busy, the county can acquire neighboring CONNECTING POINT SERVICE DISPENSERS 397.80 from grants. The highway depart- islative session. My fam- the best way to communi- property for a new rubble site. WORK 55.00 SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- ment received $293,630.69 for Auditor DeBoer told the group SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE ily was able to attend the cate with me during session bridge repairs. The primary project that Jeff Hargens had said the com- ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE 715.50 swearing in and it was a re- is through my email, bryan. was in Burdette Township. post area would, most likely, not be 1876.00 SDSU EXTENSION SUPPLIES The second grant received was warding experience I will al- [email protected]. sold and kept as part of the new rub- SDAAO 2021 MEMBERSHIP 233.46 $6,793 from the South Dakota ways cherish. When emailing, it is im- ble collection area. Ultimately, the 75.00 VENTURE COMUNICATIONS Humanities for use in the library. exact usage and remaining areas for THE MILLER PRESS SUPPLIES PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE I have been appointed portant to always include The primary project was to update collection need to be known. 48.22 94.22 to the Senate Appropria- two things. After your pc’s used by patrons. Dunlap then switched topics to VENTURE COMUNICATIONS ------The third grant was $2,000 in tions Committee, the com- name, include your commu- some property the county owns in PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE 1440.98 CARES ACT funds from the South mittee who works to set the nity and bill number. I have Pleasant Valley township. Dunlap 161.11 For: WEED CONTROL******** Dakota State Library and was used state budget. Early in ses- received many, many emails expressed interest in the property as ------AT & T CELL PHONE 67.28 to buy computer peripherals and a public hunting area. The commis- 2234.79 BOB’S GAS PROPANE 1128.00 sion, our work is hearing from people all across SD, supplies. sioners were interested but also had For: REG. OF DEEDS******* BRADY LAMMERS MILEAGE from each agency, learning and interestingly, from The fourth grant was for $5,000 reservations because others cur- CONNECTING POINT SUPPORT 17.64 from the Center for Technology and about their services, review- across the nation. I want to rently lease the property and their WORK 140.00 MILLER ACE SUPPLIES 19.96 Civic Life to help provide a safe ing their past year’s perfor- focus on responding to our leases are in good standing. The SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- CITY OF MILLER UTILITIES environment for voters during the parties agreed to revisit the idea in ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE 265.91 mance, and studying their constituents from District election process. The primary proj- the future. 1726.00 ASSN OFSD CO WEED & PEST goals for the upcoming year. 23. Including your commu- ect was plexiglass dividers, sanitizer, Lastly, Dunlap and E.M. Arlen VENTURE COMUNICATIONS BDS MEMBERSHIP DUES 150.00 document scanners, a laptop and This week the Bureau of Fi- nity allows me to prioritize Gortmaker asked the commission- PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- printing supplies. nance and Management, your response. Second, over ers if they would consent to allow- 128.66 ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE The fi fth grant was for $815.06 Governor’s Offi ce, Tribal Re- the session, there are tradi- ing Dunlap to move into Gortmaker’s ------5150.02 from the State of South Dakota to space on the fi rst fl oor and Gort- 1994.66 BRETT STEVENS MILEAGE lations, Ag & Natural Re- tionally a range of around the Local Emergency Planning Com- maker would move into the space For: VETERANS SER. OFF.** 18.48 sources, Public Safety, and 500 bills, between two mittee. The primary project was to currently used by the Department of SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- THE MILLER PRESS SUPPLIES make technology enhancements Bureau of Information Tech- houses and multiple com- Social Services. Dunlap explained ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE & PUBLISHING 117.08 promoting interactive communica- nology all presented to the mittees, and there may be the sheriff ’s offi ce does not provide 160.00 VENTURE COMUNICATIONS tions. enough space for him now that there VENTURE COMUNICATIONS E-MAIL 2.00 Joint Appropriations Com- many bills on similar top- The auditor reported he had are two full time and one part-time PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE ------mittee. ics. So, including the bill already loaded the supplements deputies. Gortmaker explained that 61.77 6936.37 into the accounting software pend- While many bills have number will allow me to ef- he could better use the two rooms ------For: HWY RDS BRIDGES***** ing commission approval. It was been introduced, the policy fi ciently focus and reply in the corner offi ce because it would 221.77 AMERIPRIDE SERVICES, INC. moved by Wernsmann/Eschen- committees are just begin- more quickly. Last, please allow him to set up and leave the For: SHERIFF************* SUPPLIES 1172.88 baum, passed to approve the sup- emergency operations center in DAKOTA ELECTRONICS AVERA HAND CO. MEMORIAL ning, so no bills have hit the share your support or op- plemental budget injects above. place without tying up the assembly REPEATER USE 100.00 HOSPIT DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTS fl oor yet. The session has position to the bill, and one The next item for consideration room. Dunlap has also researched KARL CHEVROLET 2021 CHEV- 156.00 was the transfer from the commis- been fi lled with three im- or two points why you are the ability of Social Services using ROLET TAHOE 36430.00 BIG STATE INDUSTRIAL SUP- sioner’s contingency fund to the portant reports to the legis- of that recommendation. If space in the home health area the MID-STATES ORGANIZED PLY SUPPLIES 575.52 various other budget expenditure hospital controls. CRIME INF MEMBERSHIP FEE BOB’S DISPOSAL SERVICE lators in joint session. Gov- you have constructive sug- accounts. The original overruns The commissioners gave prelimi- 100.00 GARBAGE DISPOSAL 50.00 ernor Noem presented the gestions, alternatives, or were reported as $8,635.51 for court nary permissions to move the offi ce MIDWEST FIRE & SAFETY FIRE BOB’S GAS PROPANE 98.00 appointed attorney, abused chil- State of the State Address thoughts of unintended con- spaces around so long as confl icts EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE BOB’S GAS PROPANE 805.00 dren defense for $494.80, library for on Tuesday, the State of the sequences, that background do not arise. If a confl ict presents 135.50 CK WELDING & REPAIR LLC $8,792.24, LEPC for $390.58, Regis- Judiciary Address was pre- is helpful as well. itself, the parties will discuss it fur- MIDWEST FIRE & SAFETY SUP- SUPPLIES 21.78 ter of Deeds for $2,959.10, Highway ther. PLIES 25.50 DAKOTA OIL SUPPLIES 130.75 sented by Chief Justice Ste- Born and raised in South for $296,011.81, Jail for $2,749.08, It was moved by Palmer/Eschen- MILLER ACE SUPPLIES 5.85 GREAT WESTERN TIRE SUP- ven R. Jensen on Wednes- Dakota, I am excited about Elections $15,172.64 and states baum, passed to adjourn the meet- NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCI- PLIES 2809.60 attorney for $1,580.29. After appli- day, and the State of the the opportunity to learn, ing. The meeting concluded at ATION MEMBERSHIP DUES 68.00 HARTMAN CONSTRUCTION cation of the grant injects mentioned Tribes Address was present- much more indepthly about 5:45pm. The next meeting will be OFFICE PEEPS, INC. SUPPLIES EXCAVATOR WORK - BRIDGES above, the fi nal requests and subse- on January 5, 2021 at 1pm. 353.74 1306.12 ed by Standing Rock Sioux South Dakota, and express- quent supplements are accurately Bills, claims and vouchers sub- JAN BUSSE FORD REPAIRS CITY OF MILLER UTILITIES Tribe Chairman, Mike Faith ing your views at the capital depicted in Resolution 2020-12. mitted for payment on December 338.07 349.88 Resolution 2020-12 [entitled] on Thursday. this session. 29, 2020. ISAAC SAUDER EXPENSES- MILLER CONCRETE PRODUCT Year End Budget Supplement For: BOARD OF COUNTY A.R.I.D.E. TRAINING 116.50 INC SUPPLIES 3318.00 WHEREAS, the annual budget COMM SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL UTIL- Representative Spencer Gosch of the Governor’s address for the calendar year beginning Jan- CONNECTING POINT BACK UP ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE ITIES ASSOCIATE MEMBER DUES I want to start of this was that “strong families uary 1, 2020 and ending December 20.00 3990.00 375.00 31, 2020 does not provide suffi cient week’s article expressing my have always been the back- ON HAND ECONOMIC DEVEL- SD SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION OAKLEY FARM & RANCH SUP- funds to warrant the proper conduct gratitude towards the people bone of South Dakota.” On OPMENT MONTHLY SUPPORT ASSOCIATION PATCHES 44.60 PLY SUPPLIES 391.26 and discharge of lawful county obli- 2500.00 STOBBS SALES INC. MAINTE- OAKLEY REPAIR REPAIRS of District 23. It has been an that theme, she urged the gations, and SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- NANCE 63.65 3018.75 absolute honor to represent legislature to pass a ban on WHEREAS, due notice of intent ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE THE MILLER PRESS PUBLISH- OAKLEY REPAIR SUPPLIES to adopt a supplemental budget this great district and I look abortions of children due to 1561.00 ING 102.20 161.19 providing additional funds for the forward to serving you all developmental disabilities. THE MILLER PRESS PUBLISH- VENTURE COMUNICATIONS HAYDEN PETERMAN HI-VIS proper conduct and discharge of again for the next two years. On Wednesday Chief Jus- ING 444.84 PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE COAT 63.89 lawful county obligations has been VENTURE COMUNICATIONS 224.00 SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- Our District 23 Team is in tice Steven R. Jensen gave given in accordance with law and PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE 8.34 VISA SUPPLIES 301.99 ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE a great position to do some the State of the Judiciary direction of the board; ------35509.00 NOW THEREFORE IT BE wonderful things for South Address. After thanking the 4534.18 42399.60 STOBBS SALES INC. REPAIRS RESOLVED, that the following bud- Dakota as Senator Breitling former Chief Justice, David For: ELECTIONS*********** For: JAIL**************** 725.55 get be adopted as supplement to DOUGLUS DEAN DE BOER BEADLE COUNTY SHERIFF TRUENORTH STEEL, INC. SUP- sits as the vice chair of Sen- Gilbertson, for his work and the aforesaid annual budget: Court POSTAGE 8.70 PRISONER CARE 3400.00 PLIES 3104.72 ate appropriations, Repre- service, he went on to give Appointed Attorney: $8,635.51, THE MILLER PRESS PUBLISH- FAULK COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT TWIN VALLEY TIRE OF MILLER Abused Children Defense: $494.80, sentative Hoffman sits as his understanding of the ING 1905.09 PRISONER CARE 1445.00 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 121.55 Register of Deeds: $3,298.32, Jail: the Vice Chair of House Ag role of the judicial branch. ------FAULKTON AREA MEDICAL VENTURE COMUNICATIONS $2,749.08, Elections: $10,172.64, and Natural Resources, and He stated that the courts im- 1913.79 CENTER PRISONER CARE 172.00 E-MAIL 2.00 and States Attorney: $1,666.83. For: AUDITOR************* PETTY CASH JAIL MAILINGS WW TIRE SERVICE MAINTE- I currently hold the offi ce partially establish the rule Total contingency transfer amount: A & B BUSINESS, INC. COPIER 19.75 NANCE 5048.20 of Speaker of the House of of law without placing any $27,017.18. MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 29.48 SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI------Adopted this 29th Day of Decem- Representatives. It appears person above the law, and AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE 59314.64 ber, 2020 /s/: Jim Jones, Chairman. that the people of Camp- to protect the rights of all BUSINES SUPPLIES 69.96 3270.00 For: E-911*************** ATTEST: /s/: Doug DeBoer-Auditor CAROLYN FORMAN 49 LET------VENTURE COMUNICATIONS bell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, persons before them. [The transfer to the road & bridge TERS & DIRECTORY 29.75 8306.75 PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE McPherson, Potter, Spink, The State of the Tribes fund, library and LEPC were not OFFICE PEEPS, INC. SUPPLIES For: CORONER************* 10.00 needed and did not happen.] and Walworth Counties will Address was given last 6.69 SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI------It was moved by Rodgers/ be well represented. Thursday by Chairman PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE 75.12 10.00 Palmer, passed to approve Resolu- Governor Kristi Noem Mike Faith of the Standing METER LEASE 321.84 ------For: EMERG. & DIS. SERV.* tion 2020-12, the contingency trans- SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- 75.12 MILLER ACE SUPPLIES 1738.91 delivered the State of the Rock Sioux Tribe. His mes- fers / budget supplements. ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE For: SOLID WASTE********* OFFICE PEEPS, INC. SUPPLIES State Address last Tues- sage centered on the need The last budget modifi cation to 1726.00 SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- 207.50 be discussed was the transfer of day. In last year’s address, for unity and cooperation VENTURE COMUNICATIONS ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- $900,000 from the general fund to she stated that South Dako- between the tribes and the PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE 624.16 ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE the road and bridge fund. It was 98.22 THE MILLER PRESS RUBBLE 1491.72 ta was open for business. state. He candidly expressed moved by Palmer/Wernsmann, ------SITE TICKET BOOKS 266.00 VENTURE COMUNICATIONS Last March, the legislature how the coronavirus has af- passed to execute the transfer. 2281.94 ------PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE The commission then acted and the governor’s offi ce fected his people, and the For: TREASURER*********** 890.16 61.77 upon two beverage license appli- decided to keep South Da- strain that it is putting on CAROLYN FORMAN PASSPORT For: CARE OF POOR (CARE)* ------cations, one being from the Miller kota open, which has left their healthcare system. POSTAGE 4.50 VENTURE COMUNICATIONS 3499.90 Golf Course and the second from QUILL OFFICE SUPPLIES SUP- E-MAIL 2.00 For: LEPC**************** the state in a great econom- You can reach me at the Polo Legion. Neither applica- PLIES 412.97 ------DOUGLUS DEAN DE BOER ic condition going forward. spencer.gosch@sdlegisla- tion required a public hearing so it SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- 2.00 RADIO 239.62 was moved by Wernsmann/Palmer, She highlighted many signs ture.gov or on my cell at ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE For: COUNTY NURSE******** ------passed to approve the applications. of a strong economy, such (605) 230-0313. I want to 1726.00 HAND CO MEMORIAL HOSPI- 239.62 Mary Breitling presented a VENTURE COMUNICATIONS TAL INC. COUNTY HEALTH NURSE For: LAW LIBRARY********* as CJ Foods and Schwan’s again encourage you to request to the board to consider. PHONE & INTERNET SERVICE 2954.21 THOMSON REUTERS CODIFIED intent to build a $500 mil- feel free to reach out to us The microfi che machine currently in 96.22 ------LAWS 75.02 use at the library is in need of ren- lion facility and Amazon as we journey through an------2954.21 ------ovations. The cost to replace the building a new distribu- other legislative session re- 2239.69 For: MENTAL HEALTH******* 75.02 machine was almost double the cost tion center, both in Sioux membering our states mot- For: STATES ATTORNEY***** CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE Total Checks: 182143.80 to upgrade the machine. Following ANSON LAW RENT 325.00 MONTHLY SUPPORT 360.00 Publication Jan. 23, 2021 at approx- Falls. Another major theme to, “Under God, the People some discussion on the machines ANSON LAW SUPPLIES 312.50 DEN HERDER LAW OFFICE, imate cost of $185.26. Rule.” history and future use it was decided ANSON LAW UTILITIES 300.00 PC MENTAL HEALTH ATTORNEY to approve the upgrade cost of SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLI- 134.20 $3,095 via Active Data Systems. ANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE MARK KATTERHAGEN MENTAL The motion was made by Rodgers/ 1561.00 HEALTH BOARD 9.00 Eschenbaum and passed. ------LUCY LEWNO MENTAL HEALTH Breitling also said that because 2498.50 BOARD 146.50 of the grants received, all of the PC’s For: COURT APP. ATTORNEY* DARCY LOCKWOOD MENTAL in the library have been replaced. CHURCHILL, MANOLIS, FREE- HEALTH BOARD 9.00 Breitling asked for a clarifi ca- MAN, COURT APPOINTED ATTOR- YANKTON COUNTY SHERIFF tion on the 2021 budget for the NEY 1367.50 SHERIFF’S FEE 50.00 library. The roof repairs were not VOLESKY LAW OFFICE COURT ------done as planned in the fall of 2020 APPOINTED ATTORNEY 1028.00 708.70 and will likely occur in the spring ------For: LIBRARY************* of 2021. The budget for 2021 con- The Miller Press Subscriptions are due 2395.50 A & B BUSINESS, INC. COPIER tained funds for the resurfacing or For: ABUSED & NEG. CHILD* MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 50.46 replacement of the parking lot and CHURCHILL, MANOLIS, FREE- ACTIVE DATA SYSTEMS not the roof. Breitling wanted to MAN, COURT APPT ATTY - JUVE- UPGRADE SCAN PRO 3095.00 know if this would cause a prob- NILE 1033.80 BOB’S DISPOSAL SERVICE lem with doing both projects. After ------GARBAGE DISPOSAL 21.00 some discussion, it was decided by 1033.80 BOB’S GAS PROPANE 276.00 consensus to allow Breitling to con- For: GOV. BUILDING******* CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT tact Pierce and Harris PE of Huron AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE BOOKS 798.12 Update Yours Today 02-2021 to come look at the parking lot and HEATING FUEL 18000.00 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES determine the specifi cations for the AMERIPRIDE SERVICES, INC. BOOKS 196.64 project. Dependent on the outcome SUPPLIES 196.30 MIDWEST ALARM INSTALL of the engineer’s study, the commis- BUILDERS CASHWAY, INC. COMPUTER SOFTWARE 120.00 You can update in person or online at themillerpress.com sion will take up the topic again. SUPPLIES 10.79 MILLER ACE LIGHTING PROJ- The last item on the agenda was HUGHES ELECTRIC, LLC ECT 2871.91 presented by Conservation Offi cer In-County $50.00 FRONT OUTSIDE & BASEMENT CITY OF MILLER UTILITIES Jon Dunlap. Dunlap asked the com- LIGHT 1164.80 301.95 mission if they were at a point where, CITY OF MILLER UTILITIES OVERDRIVE, INC. SD DIGITAL Out-of-County/State $60.00 they could talk about purchasing the Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 • www.themillerpress.com Public Notices 

MILLER SCHOOL DISTRICT #29-4 MONTHLY REPORT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS: Dr. Crosswait reports CAPITAL SPECIAL BOND FOOD DRIVERS TRUST AND GENERAL OUTLAY EDUCATION REDEM SERVICE EDUCATION AGENCY on mask survey FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND Balance: Dec. 1, 2020 1,887,978.74 1,954,201.69 864,057.92 1,081,504.74 74,685.54 187.78 207,135.42 Receipts: Minutes the express purpose of personnel a SDCL 1-25-2 (1) at 6:34 p.m. All Loc l Sources 230,450.88 119,411.21 40,747.66 8,519.02 The regular meeting of the Board Intermediate Sources 3,945.63 of Education, Miller School District voting aye. State Sources 11,942.00 #29-4 was held on Monday, Jan- President Bertsch declared a return to regular session at 7:20 p.m. Feder l Sources 12,150.00 3,322.24 uary 11, 2021, in the Elementary a Motion by Howard, second by Tot l Receipts 258,488.51 119,411.21 40,747.66 11,841.26 12,261.93 School Library. The meeting was a called to order at 6:33 p.m. by Nat- Mullaney to deny a grievance of a Tot l 2,146,467.25 2,073,612.90 904,805.58 1,081,504.74 86,526.80 187.78 219,397.35 teacher and the requested remedy. Total Disbursements 406,329.35 21,762.77 83,363.45 30,908.24 16,040.34 alie Bertsch, President of the Board. a a Other members in attendance were Voting aye: Caff ee, Howard, Hurd, B l nce: Dec. 31, 2020 1,740,137.90 2,051,850.13 821,442.13 1,081,504.74 55,618.56 187.78 203,357.01 Vance Caff ee, Amy Howard, Jon Mullaney, Yost, and Bertsch. Schro- Hurd, Rob Mullaney, and Tara Yost. eder abstained. 128.97, BUILDERS SOLUTIONS, SELING REGISTRATION 105.00, Fund Total: 96,999.72 tendent, reported on the mask sur- Participating on Zoom were Con- Motion by Mullaney, second by LLC SUPPLIES 83.57, DADEC/ STANLEY COUNTY REGION 6A VB SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND vey, the fi ve year capital outlay plan, nie Schroeder and John Page. Also Hurd to approve consent agenda DAVID & DEE SIVERTSEN SER- LOSS 163.03, MILLER ELEM STU- AVERA HAND COUNTY MEMO- and staying at Class B next school in attendance were Dr. Charlene items. VICES 3,915.38, DAKOTA SUP- DENT COUNCIL TEACHER SUP- RIAL HOSPITAL SERVICES year. Crosswait, Superintendent, Steve Minutes of the December 14, PLY GROUP INC SUPPLIES 535.71, PLIES 91.76, GREGORY SCHOOL 7,085.86, AVERA ST LUKE’S SER- Motion by Yost, second by How- Schumacher, Jr./Sr. High School 2020 Regular Meeting FOREMAN SALES AND SERVICE WR REGISTRATION 125.00, LOUIS VICES 653.62, JOCKHECK, M.S., ard to enter into Executive Session Principal, Knute Reierson, Elemen- • Payment of present bills INC BUS SERVICE/FREIGHT/SER- YOUNG DH BB OFFICIAL 120.00, ANNE SERVICES 2,160.00, MID- for the express purpose of person- tary Principal, Dr. Kim Cypher, Spe- • Financial Report VICES 43,196.29, G & R CON- KYLE KURTH DH BB OFFICIAL/ CONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS nel issues SDCL 1-25-2 (1) at 8:19 cial Education Director, Sara Gates, • Surplus items- 8 teacher chairs TROLS, INC. ELEM GYM FLOOR MILEAGE 180.48, COREY EDSON SERVICES 20.19, NOACK, DARCEL p.m. All voting aye. Business Manager, April Haigh, and textbooks REPAIR 1,311.75, GOODALL DH BB OFFICIAL 120.00, GREG MILEAGE 94.50, OTTESON, KATIE President Bertsch declared Renee Clement, Katie Otteson, Ter- All voting aye. UPHOLSTERY SERVICES 70.00, STROH GBB OFFICIAL/MILE- MILEAGE 176.40, QUOIN FINAN- return to regular session at 8:40 p.m. rell Newton, Rodney Freeman, Phil GENERAL FUND H2I GROUP ELEM GYM FLOOR AGE 132.00, JOEL OSBORN GBB CIAL BANK VISA SUPPLIES 159.83, Minutes recorded by the Super- Moore and Kathy Harvey. A-0X WELDING SUPPLY CO. REPAIR 37,100.00, HAND COUNTY OFFICIAL 90.00, TANNER JON- WILLIAMS, Ed.D., TED SERVICES intendent. Motion by Howard, second by INC. SUPPLIES 248.35, ANDRU, HIGHWAY DEPT. SERVICES DAHL BBB OFFICIAL 90.00, JUS- 2,965.00 Motion by Yost, second by Mul- Hurd to approve the agenda. All DEANNA BACKGROUND CHECK 14.34, HAND COUNTY PUBLISH- TIN HANSON BBB OFFICIAL/MILE- Fund Total: 13,315.40 laney to set Jacob Joy’s hourly pay voting aye. 59.23, BOB’S DISPOSAL SER- ING, INC. SERVICES/SUPPLIES AGE 181.56, BRENDAN ROTH GBB FOOD SERVICE rate at $9.45 as custodian eff ective Motion by Hurd, second by Yost VICE SERVICES 643.00, BUILD- 1,482.52, HAUFF MID-AMERICA OFFICIAL 90.00, ANDREW WAN- MHS ACTIVITY FUND 61.25, January 1, 2021. All voting aye. to enter into Executive Session for ER’S CASHWAY INC SUPPLIES SPORTS, INC. SUPPLIES 633.73, NER BBB OFFICIAL 90.00, MID- CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING SUP- Motion by Hurd, second by How- HKG ARCHITECTS, INC. PRO- AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL PLIES 61.25, TAHER, INC SUP- ard to accept the resignation of FESSIONAL SERVICES 1,015.00, INC SUPPLIES 812.55, MIDCON- PLIES 7,353.67 Janet Wetz as Assistant Volleyball County Bridge Improvement HOUSE OF GLASS, INC. SUP- TINENT COMMUNICATIONS SER- Fund Total: 7,414.92 Coach eff ective January 11, 2021. PLIES 15.10, HUGHES ELECTRIC VICES 466.47, MILLER CITY UTIL- Motion by Howard, second All voting aye. LLC SERVICES 1,007.33, INNO- ITIES 12,458.47, MILLER PRESS, by Yost approve the Board Policy Motion by Howard, second by Plan to be discussed VATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC THE SUBSCRIPTION 50.00, DIBGA-Custodial Funds. All voting Mullaney to enter into Executive NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING during the meeting or to pro- SUPPLIES 1,543.10, J.W. PEPPER NOACK, DARCEL MILEAGE 94.50, aye. Session for the express purpose of Notice is hereby given that a vide written comment to the Hand & SON INC. SUPPLIES 81.19, JOY, PUMP ‘N PAK SUPPLIES 281.64, Discussion on school audit. student issues SDCL 1-25-2 (2) at public meeting and hearing will be County Commission RACHEL BACKGROUND CHECK QUILL CORPORATION SUP- Connie Schroeder, Amy Howard, 8:40 p.m. All voting aye. held at or soon prior to the meeting. A prelimi- 59.23, KESSLER’S SUPPLIES PLIES 88.43, QUOIN FINANCIAL and Vance Caff ee were appointed as President Bertsch declared after 2 P.M. during the February nary draft of the Transportation Plan 50.37, KETELHUT, MARK TRIPODS BANK VISA SUPPLIES/SERVICES ASBSD Legislative Action Network return to regular session at 8:46 p.m. 2nd county commission meeting for is available for 94.52, KOHLMAN, BIERSBACH 1,893.99, REIERSON, KNUTE REIM- (LAN) members. The next regular school board the purpose review at the offi ce of the Hand & ANDERSON, LLP SERVICES BURSE SUPPLIES 46.38, RESEL Motion by Yost, second by meeting is scheduled for Monday, of reviewing, editing, and pos- County Auditor, located at 415 West 2,782.69, LONG, KEEVEN BACK- CONSTRUCTION DUMP TRAILER Schroeder to retain Rodney Free- February 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the sibly adopting, either in whole or in 1st Avenue, Miller, GROUND CHECK 59.23, MAJOR, RENT-ELEM GYM FLOOR 600.00, man, Jr., for the negotiation process. elementary school library. part, of the SD during regular business hours NANCY BACKGROUND CHECK SCOTT GIBSON CONSTRUCTION All voting aye. Motion by Howard, second by county’s FIVE-YEAR HIGH- or by download from the commis- 59.23, MCGOUGH, TOM REIM- SERVICES 1,000.00, SIGN DESIGN Knute Reierson, Elementary Prin- Yost to adjourn at 8:47 p.m. All vot- WAY AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT sion meeting agenda BURSE FUEL 19.40, MCLEOD’S & LABELING, INC. SUPPLIES cipal, reported on Comprehensive ing aye. PLAN and minutes page found at: PRINTING & OFFICE SUPPLY 170.00, TAHER, INC SUPPLIES Needs Assessment (CNA), In-ser- ______(Transportation Plan). The public https://hand.sdcounties.org/com- SUPPLIES 221.43, MHS ACTIV- 12,786.79, TAYLOR MUSIC, INC. vice, and student council activities. Natalie Bertsch, President is invited to comment on the Trans- mission/agendas/ ITY FUND 1,578.83, SD COUN- SERVICES 1,030.00, TECHNOLOGY Steve Schumacher, Jr./Sr. High Board of Education portation Plan Published Jan. 16, Jan. 23, 2021 at AND INNOVATION IN EDUCATION School Principal reported on dual ______approximate cost of $19.46. SERVICES 1,050.00, TWIN VALLEY credit coursework, JH Rustler Sara Gates Ree Heights TIRE OF MILLER SUPPLIES 113.77 Rewards and Rustler Recognition. Business Manager Fund Total: 130,952.48 Dr. Kim Cypher, Special Educa- Published Jan. 23, 2021, at approxi- City of Miller Correction to Town Board CAPITAL OUTLAY tion Director, reported on the special mate cost of $116.07 AMAZON LIBRARY MEDIA education state review form. Ordinance numbering vacancy 26.01, APPLE INC. COMPUTER Dr. Charlene Crosswait, Superin- EQUIPMENT 598.00, DADEC/DAVID RESOLUTION NO. 2021-2 mercial be renumbered as Ordi- NOTICE OF VACANCY & DEE SIVERTSEN COMPUTER The City of Miller is an equal nance No. 714 and Ordinance No. MUNICIPALITY OF REE EQUIPMENT 370.62, DAKOTA Wessington 716 - Appointed Offi cials be renum- opportunity employer. HEIGHTS, SD WATER SOFTENING INC. SOFT- Elected A RESOLUTION CORRECT- bered as Ordinance No. 715. IT IS The following offi ce will ENER RENT 115.00, JONES CON- seeks bids ING THE NUMERICAL DESIGNA- HEREBY DECLARED necessary to become vacant due to the expi- STRUCTION CONCRETE STORAGE positions TION OF ORDINANCES NO. 715 administratively correct the numeri- ration of the present term of BUILDING 4,762.10, QUOIN FINAN- on surplus AND 716 TO ORDINANCES NO. cal designation of these ordinance offi ce held by Renae Phinney: CIAL BANK VISA COMPUTER 714 AND 715 enacted by the governing body on available Trustee ------3 Year Term EQUIPMENT/TEXTBOOKS/RENTAL WHEREAS, Ordinance No. December 30, 2020, and to declare items Circulation of nominating peti- 2,512.99, SD FEDERAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF VACANCY 714 was erroneously missed in the the governing body’s intent that tions may begin on January 29, AGENCY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUNICIPALITY OF MILLER, NOTICE OF BID OF SURPLUS numbering by the City of Miller, all references to said ordinances in 300.00, US BANK ST PAUL DEBT SD PROPERTY the December 21st and December 2021 and petitions may be fi led South Dakota, and; WHEREAS, SERVICE 88,315.00 The following offi ces will become The City of Wessington will be 30th offi cial minutes should be a ref- with the clerk not later than the the numerical designation of Ordi- vacant due to the expiration of the taking bids for the following: 1978 erence to Ordinance No. 714 and 26th day of February, 2021. nance No. 715 dated December 30, present term of offi ce of the elective Galion Grader that have been sur- Ordinance No. 715 instead of Ordi- Nikki Rogers, Clerk 2020, was incorrectly numbered as offi cer: plused. The City of Wessington nance No. 715 and 716. Published 1-16-21 and 1-23-21 at Terms such, and; WHEREAS, Ordinance Alderman – Ward 1, 2-year term, will be taking bids on these items Adopted this 19th day of January the total approximate cost of $9.73.. No. 716, dated December 30, 2020, Currently held by Jeff Swartz through January 29, 2021 no later 2021. ending for was also erroneously numbered. Alderman – Ward 2, 2-year term, than 5:00 p.m.; bids can be mailed Ronald Blachford, Mayor THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Currently held by Joe Zeller to PO BOX 38, Wessington, SD Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer St. Lawrence School Board by the governing body of the City Alderman – Ward 2, 1-year term, 57381, or dropped off at City Hall Published Jan. 23, 2021, at of Miller, South Dakota, that Ordi- Currently held by Tammy Lichty or Heartland State Bank. The City approximate cost of $14.87- nance No. 715 - Rezone Light Com- trustee members Alderman – Ward 3, 2-year term, of Wessington reserves the right to NOTICE OF VACANCY ON Currently held by Jim Odegaard accept or decline any or all bids. position SCHOOL BOARD Mayor, 2-year term, Currently Bids will be opened on February 1, St. Lawrence announces MILLER SCHOOL DISTRICT held by Ronald Blachford 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. open NO 29-4 Circulation of nominating peti- Published Jan. 16, Jan. 23, 2021 at city worker salaries The following school board posi- tions may begin on January 29, approximate cost of $10.94. NOTICE OF VACANCY 2021, and petitions may be fi led RESOLUTION NO. 2021-1 per special meeting, $20 per com- tions will become vacant due to the MUNICIPALITY OF ST LAW- expiration of the present terms of in the offi ce of the Finance Offi cer The City of St. Lawrence is an mittee meeting; Terry Naber, Trustee RENCE, SD offi ce or due to the resignation of the located at 120 West Second Street, equal opportunity employer. - $175.00 a month plus $20.00 per The following offi ce will become following school board members: Miller, South Dakota, between the St. Lawrence WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL- regular meeting, $20 per special vacant due to the expiration of the Natalie Bertsch- 3 year term hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 6-1-10 a complete list of salaries meeting, $20 per committee meet- present term of offi ce of the elective Amy Howard - 3 year term Central Standard Time not later than amends of all offi cers and employees must ing th offi cer: Circulation of nominating peti- the 26 day of February, 2021. be published, and; WHEREAS, this FINANCE OFFICE Trustee – 3-year term, Currently tions may begin on January 29, Published Jan. 16, Jan. 23, 2021 at Resolution shall be retroactive to Sheila Coss, $20.00 per hour/ surcharge held by Shirley Peck 2021 and petitions may be fi led in approximate cost of $17.02. January 1, 2021. meeting; Christi Danburg, $25.00 Circulation of nominating peti- the offi ce of the business manager THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED per hour/meeting; Cindy Deuter, tions may begin on January 29, located at 623 East 4th Street, Miller, Ordinance that the following is a current list of $25.00 per hour/meeting 2021, and petitions may be fi led SD 57362 between the hours of 8:30 salaries for the City of St. Lawrence LAGOON ORDINANCE #2021-1 in the offi ce of the Finance Offi cer a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (central standard Notice to offi cers and employees: Randy Peck, $4,800 per year The City of St. Lawrence is an located at 120 West Second Street, time) not later than February 26, BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAINTENANCE & SEASONAL equal opportunity employer. Miller, South Dakota, between the 2021 at 5:00p.m., or mailed by reg- Shirley Peck, President - $175.00 WORK $11.50 per hour creditors of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. istered mail not later than February a month plus $20.00 per regular Adopted this 13th day of January CHAPTER 9-1 UTILITIES, GEN- Central Standard Time not later than 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ERAL, SECTION 9-1-8 CONTIN- meeting, $20 per special meeting, 2021. th Albert W. the 26 day of February, 2021. Sara Gates $20 per committee meeting; Dean Shirley Peck, President UED SERVICE WHILE RESIDENT Printed 1/16/21 and 1/23/21 at the Business Manager Kolda, Trustee - $175.00 a month Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer IS OUT OF TOWN OR NOT USING total approximate cost of $12.16. Published Jan. 16, Jan. 23, 2021 at Schmidt plus $20.00 per regular meeting, $20 Published Jan. 21, 2021, at approxi- THE WATER SERVICE OF THE mate cost of $13.86. approximate cost of $15.81. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) TOWN ORDINANCES OF THE IN CIRCUIT COURT CITY OF ST. LAWRENCE, SOUTH Notice to : SS. DAKOTA. Ree Heights COUNTY OF HAND) WHEREAS the City of St. Law- Miller applies for water Creditors of THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT rence is required to implement sur- announces * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * charges on all properties that benefi t discharge permit Timothy F. In the Matter of the Estate * from improvements to the water and 29Pro. sewer system to repay improvement January 23, 2021 been made by DENR. The Surface Koeck Board * loans, and; NOTICE OF SURFACE WATER Water Discharge permit specifi es of ALBERT W. SCHMIDT, * WHEREAS the surcharges were DISCHARGE the quality of water that can be dis- STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Salaries NOTICE TO CREDITORS based on the number of water APPLICATION AND RECOM- charged and still protect the uses of IN CIRCUIT COURT Deceased.* meters and sewer users in use at the MENDATION the receiving water. The proposed COUNTY OF HAND Town Board Meeting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * time of said loans. THEREFORE, The South Dakota Department of discharge permit and supporting THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Ree Heights, SD 57371 Notice is given that on Decem- BE IT ORDAINED by the City of St. Environment and Natural Resources documents are available from DENR Court File #: 29PRO21-000001 The Town Board of Ree Heights, ber 28, 2020, Robert Turner, Lawrence, South Dakota, that 9-1-8 (DENR) has received an application at the address listed below. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE SD, met in regular session on Mon- whose address is 1306 East First be amended as follows: for the issuance of a Surface Water In accordance with the Adminis- OF TIMOTHY F. KOECK, day, January 11th, 2021 in the Street, Redfi eld, South Dakota CHAPTER 9-1 UTILITIES, GENERAL Discharge (SWD) permit from the trative Rules of South Dakota, Chap- DECEASED town hall with Renae Phinney and was appointed as personal repre- 9-1-8 Continued Service While following applicant: ter 74:50:02, any person desiring to NOTICE TO CREDITORS Eugene Moser present. The minutes sentative of the estate of Albert W. a Resident is Out of Town or Not APPLICANT NAME: City of comment on the Department’s rec- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that of the last meeting were read and Schmidt. Using the Water Service. Any cus- Miller ommendation for the conditional on January 12, 2021, Misti Penmet- approved. Creditors of decedent must fi le tomer planning to be gone or is PERMIT NUMBER: SD0022659 issuance of this permit must sub- cha, whose address is 16475 Hwy The following warrants were their claims within four months after just not using the service at the FACILITY LOCATION: Approxi- mit written comments to the below B, Clark, MO 65243, was appointed approved the date of the fi rst publication of current time will still be required mately 1 mile north of the city in address within the specifi ed thirty as Personal Representative of the and paid: this notice or their claims may be to pay for the water service along Northwest ¼ of Section 2, Town- (30) day comment period. Com- estate of Timothy F. Koeck. Mid-Dakota Rural Water System barred. with any current water and/or ship 112 North, Range 68 West, ments may be directed to the follow- Creditors of the decedent must - $86.00 Claims may be fi led with the per- sewer surcharges. This Ordinance in Hand County, South Dakota ing address: South Dakota Depart- fi le their claims within four months Dakota Energy - $11.50 sonal representative or may be fi led shall be in full force and eff ect so as (Latitude 44.545083°, Longitude ment of Environment and Natural after the date of the fi rst publication Hand County Publishing - $44.27 with the clerk, and a copy of the to commence and include all water -98.979750°) Resources, Division of Environmen- of this Notice or their claims may be Quoin Financial Bank - $12.00 claim mailed to the personal repre- and sewer billings beginning with MAILING ADDRESS: 102 W. 2nd tal Services, Surface Water Qual- barred. NWPS - $321.76 sentative. usage for the month of March 2021. Street ity Program, Joe Foss Building, Claims may be fi led with the Eugene Moser - $22.50 Dated this 28th day of Dated this 13th day of January Miller, SD 57362-1316 523 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501- Personal Representative, or may United States Treasury - $348.84 December , 2020. 2021. The renewal of the Surface Water 3181. Comments may also be pro- be fi led with the Clerk, and a copy TOTAL: $846.87 /s/ Robert Turner Record of votes: President Peck Discharge permit will allow the dis- vided within the specifi ed thirty of the claim mailed to the Personal Hand County Publishing is the Robert Turner – Aye, Trustee Naber – Aye, Trustee charge of pollutants from the city of (30) day comment period using the Representative. offi cial newspaper for the town. 1306 East First Street Kolda –Aye Miller’s wastewater treatment facil- online comment form, accessible via //ss// Misti Penmet- The salaries for the members of Redfi eld, SD 57469 1st Reading – December 16, ity. Any discharge from this facility the “Comment Deadline” links pro- cha// the town board are as follows: Hand County Clerk of Courts 2020, 2nd Reading – January 13, will enter Ree Creek. Ree Creek has vided at http://denr.sd.gov/public. Misti Penmetcha Nikki Rogers, Clerk $600.00/year 415 West 1st Ave #11 2020, Adoption – January 13, been assigned the following benefi - Any person desiring a public hearing 16475 Hwy B plus $30.00 per meeting and mile- Miller, SD 57362 2020 cial uses: must fi le a petition which complies Clark, MO 65243 age Ph. 605-853-3337 Shirley Peck, President Fish and wildlife propagation, with the ARSD 74:50:02. If no objec- Hand County Clerk of Courts Eugene Moser, Trustee $30.00 Published Jan. 9, Jan. 16, Jan. 23, Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer recreation, and stock watering tions are received within the speci- 451 W 1st Ave. #11 per meeting 2021 at the approximate cost of Published Jan. 23, 2021, at approxi- waters; and fi ed 30-day period, the Secretary Miller, SD 57362 Renae Phinney, Trustee $30.00 $37.75. mate cost of $17.58. Irrigation waters. will issue fi nal determinations within Dakota Law Firm, Prof. L.L.C. per meeting Water quality-based effl uent lim- sixty days of the date of this notice. Clay A. Anderson, Attorney at Ted Schaff , Trustee $30.00 per its for ammonia were developed for Additional information may be Law meeting this discharge to ensure the protec- obtained by calling Raul Vasquez, 103 W. 3rd St. / P.O. Box 65 There being no further business YYourour RRightight ttoo KKnownow tion of the benefi cial uses of Ree with DENR, at (605) 773-3351, or by Miller, SD 57362 the meeting was adjourned. We’ve joined together with all the newspapers Creek. writing to the address listed above. (605) 893-2001 Nikki Rogers, Clerk in South Dakota to make our public notices Tentative determinations regard- Hunter Robert, Secretary Published Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Renae Phinney, Mayor available free and searchable at: ing the water quality limits for any Published Jan. 23, 2021, at the 2021, at the approximate cost of Published Jan. 21, 2021, at the discharge and other conditions have total approximate cost of $29.74. $36.88. approximate cost of $12.17. www.sdpublicnotices.com  Classifieds www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, January 23, 2021 Weekly Vikings Roundup By Jordan Wright Twitter (@JordanWrightNFL)

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Lawmakers hesitant on legal weed as industry ramps up Nick Lowrey, South Dakota News Watch ization date. The South Dako- a great opportunity here … Entrepreneurs across ta Secretary of State’s Offi ce but there are some really key South Dakota are already tak- handled 907 more new busi- things that need to be done ing steps to claim a share of ness fi lings during the last before July,” Jeffries said. the state’s soon-to-be-legal three months of 2020 than it If lawmakers and state marijuana market, but leg- had during the same period regulators do not have the islators and regulators are of 2019, many of them relat- framework of a commer- off to a slow start in crafting ed to legal weed. cial market in place before laws and rules to govern the Exactly how many new marijuana becomes legal on controversial new industry. business fi lings are related July 1, anyone who wants The sale, possession and to marijuana is unknown, as to use cannabis after that use of recreational and me- the Secretary of State’s Of- date would be pushed to buy dicinal marijuana are set to fi ce does not require new from the black market, which become legal in South Dako- businesses to indicate a pur- could expand and compete ta for the fi rst time on July 1. pose or sales plan, said Ja- with legal, tax-paying retail-

But when the 2021 South Da- son Luntz, deputy secretary ers, Jeffries said. Submitted | The Miller Press | Jan. 23, 2021 kota legislative session start- of state. Black market competition South Dakotans voted to decriminalize the sale and distribution of Marijuana on Nov. 3, 2020. Now South Dakota law- ed on Jan. 12, only one bill But as of Jan. 11, a search could weaken South Dako- makers must accomplish the task of establishing a legal regulatory framework for the fast growing Cannabis market regarding marijuana had of public business fi lings on ta’s legal marijuana market, in South Dakota. been fi led. the Secretary of State’s web- leaving local businesses more A group of 15 Republican site found more than 40 busi- vulnerable to interstate com- “At the end of the day, we suit was fi led by Highway Pa- Amendment A is that it lawmakers have formed what nesses with the words “can- petition should the federal want to respect the will of trol Superintendent Rick Mill- doesn’t allow the Legislature they call a “Cannabis Cau- nabis,” “marijuana,” “pot” or government choose to legal- the people,” Derby said. “We er and Pennington County to do anything,” said Sen. cus” to address marijuana is- “dispensary” in their names. ize marijuana, Jeffries said. have an opportunity to look Sheriff Kevin Thom, who ar- Arthur Rusch, R-Vermillion, sues this session. But leaders Most of those businesses or- A few legislators have at what other states have gue that the constitutional vice-chair of the Senate Judi- in both the Republican and ganized as Limited Liability been considering marijua- passed, learn from their best amendment passed by vot- ciary Committee. Democratic parties say dis- Companies or registered their na regulation in the early practices, learn from their ers, known as Amendment A, Amendment A did not cussions on preparing for le- business names after voters days of the 2021 session. Rep. mistakes and maybe create a should not have been on the provide a regulatory frame- galization and regulation of approved marijuana legaliza- Mike Derby, R-Rapid City, is better process.” Nov. 3 ballot and is uncon- work for the industrial pro- the business of marijuana tion on Nov. 3, 2020. playing a lead role in form- Rep. Mary Fitzgerald, R-St. stitutional because it was too duction or commercial sale sales, possession and use — Even as a court challenge ing what he calls the “Can- Onge, has called for legisla- broad. of large amounts of cannabis. one of the top matters facing of the legalization of recre- nabis Caucus.” Derby said tion that would make using A hearing in the case is Instead, the amendment re- the 2021 Legislature — have ational marijuana remains the group’s goal is mostly to marijuana in a vehicle and scheduled for Jan. 27 in quires the state Department barely be- share informa- driving while high illegal af- Hughes County circuit court, of Revenue to devise licens- gun. tion and help ter marijuana possession be- but no trial date has been set. ing and regulatory mecha- One think South Dakota has a great opportunity educate other comes legal. As of Jan. 13, The circuit court’s fi nal rul- nisms that allow for the sale high-rank- here … but there are some really key things lawmakers as Fitzgerald had not fi led any ing and any subsequent ap- of recreational marijuana by ing Senate “I opposed to of- legislation regarding marijua- peals to the state Supreme April 1, 2022. Rusch said he leader said that need to be done before July,” fering legisla- na use. Court likely won’t be settled believes Amendment A gave enacting a Kittrick Jeffries, tion or coordi- The only bill regarding until well after the 2021 legis- full authority over recreation- regulatory Dakota Cannabis Consulting nating votes. marijuana legalization that lative session ends. al marijuana regulation to the framework Members plan had been fi led by Jan. 13 Ian Fury, a spokesman for Department of Revenue. for legal marijuana will prob- unresolved, experts say the to meet for the fi rst time on came from the Department of Gov. Noem, said the governor “That’s one of the reasons ably require more than one state needs to move quick- Jan. 21 to review bill drafts, Revenue. Senate Bill 35 asks is in discussion with lawmak- I believe (Amendment A) session of work and will like- ly to establish clear rules for Derby said. the Legislature to give the de- ers about marijuana legaliza- is unconstitutional,” Rusch ly spill into the 2022 session growing and selling marijua- One of the big issues Der- partment $4 million to cov- tion but has not engaged in said. or require a special session to na commercially. The state by plans to work on is pro- er the costs of regulating the fi ling or pushing any specif- Still, legislative leaders complete. will need to license and reg- viding clarity for local marijuana industry until tax ic legislation so far. “Many in both the Republican and “Not everything will be ulate sales outlets, set up tax governments. Dozens of mar- revenue starts coming in. legislators have an interest Democratic parties acknowl- done at the end of this ses- collections, defi ne penalties ijuana businesses are already The bill also asks lawmakers in this topic and we want to edged that a clear majority sion,” said Senate Majori- for selling marijuana to mi- preparing to begin commer- to give the state Department give them the opportunity to of South Dakota voters want- ty Leader Gary Cammack, R- nors and make laws related cial marijuana growing op- of Health about $135,000 to convey their thoughts and ed to see marijuana legalized Union Center. “I know there to the marijuana black mar- erations or are preparing to help cover the cost of regulat- ideas on behalf of their con- and that the Legislature is ob- has been talk about the need ket, said Kittrick Jeffries, open retail sales outlets in ing medical marijuana. stituents,” Fury wrote in an ligated to implement legaliza- for a special session.” a former marijuana indus- South Dakota. Municipal gov- Any recreational marijua- email to News Watch. tion measures. Marijuana entrepreneurs, try compliance offi cer and ernments will need guidance na bills that legislators pass Some lawmakers ques- “Our feet are set in con- however, are not waiting founder of a new Rapid City- on how to safely zone for of- could be negated by a lawsuit tion whether the Legislature crete. Until the courts rule or for the Legislature to act. based cannabis consulting ten large, indoor marijua- seeking to declare the recre- should be involved in regu- voters overturn it in another Many have been working fi rm called Dakota Cannabis na farms needed to supply ational marijuana vote result lating recreational marijua- election, it is our job to move for months to get business- Consulting. wholesale and retail outlets, as unconstitutional. Backed na at all. forward with legalization,” es ready for the July 1 legal- “I think South Dakota has Derby said. by Gov. Kristi Noem, the law- “My interpretation of Cammack said.

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Courtesy Toinette Brueggeman | The Miller Press | January 23, 2021 KELLAN HURD won the 113-pound weight class at the Tri Valley Wrestling Tournament held in Colton on Sat., January 16. Above, Hurd wrestles Hayes Johnson of Elk Point-Jeff erson in the fi rst round of action.

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Submitted | The Miller Press | Jan. 23, 2021 Proper recovery after a workout allows you to continue working toward your fi tness goals without worrying about burning yourself out. How to reduce your recovery time after a tough workout (StatePoint) More Ameri- ing athletic performance is a cans are investing their time gradual process. Be mindful and energy in the pursuit of of your current strength, en- fi tness these days, with the durance and fl exibility and percentage of people belong- learn to distinguish between ing to gyms and health clubs normal soreness and discom- nearly doubling from 2000- fort, and pain that could be a 2017, according to Statis- sign it’s time to slow down or ta. Beyond casual work- take a break. outs, participation in extreme • Cross-train: The same sports and endurance events type of exercise day in and has grown exponentially in day out can make you more the past 25 years. Whether susceptible to physical and you’ve recently started exer- mental burnout. Cross-train- cising, are ramping up your ing will not only give you efforts or have always been an edge in your main sport, an avid sports enthusiast, it can also help you recover you’ve probably dealt with faster. soreness and fatigue after a • Foam roll: You don’t tough workout. need a big budget or much While rest days are criti- time to receive the posi- cal for athletes and exercisers tive benefi ts of a deep tis- of all levels, no one wants to sue massage. Give yourself be sidelined for too long and the spa treatment at home. lose their momentum. To tur- Post workout, foam roll to re- bo charge your recovery pro- duce tension of large mus- cess and get back into the cle groups and targeted areas. game faster, consider these The harder the foam roller’s techniques: density, the deeper into mus- • Complete a dynam- cle tissue you can go. You ic warm-up: Before physi- may fi nd it helpful to have cal activity, perform a dy- multiple rollers to choose namic warm-up to wake up from, depending on the mus- muscles and get oxygen and cle area and your level of blood fl owing. Take your soreness that day. body through its full range of • Refuel rapidly: Good nu- motion with effective moves, trition is essential for swift including high knees, butt recovery. Be sure to refuel kicks, forward and sideways quickly after tough workouts leg swings and shoulder rolls. to aid muscle repair. • Know your limits: While You only have one body, strength and endurance gains so treat it well. Seek out the can only happen if you push tools and knowledge you your limits, it’s important need to fully recover, faster. to remember that improv- 14 Sports www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021

Sports SCSCOREORE BOARDBOARD Varsity Boys’ Basketball Miller High School vs. Wall High School January 19, 2021 Score: 67-69 Team: FG 19/38 50%, 3PT 6/26 23.1%, FT 11/17 64.7%, AST 8, RB 40, Steals: 5 Individual Alex Schumacher: 2, FG 1/11, ORB 1, DRB 2, AST 3 Adam Turner: 2, FG 1/2, AST 1 Dylan Hass: 5, FG 1/6, 3FG 1/4, FT 2/2, ORB 4, DRB 2, AST 1 Caden Gortmaker: 10, FG 4/9, 3FG 2/6, DRB 4, AST 1 Spencer Fernholz: 29, FG 10/20, 3FG 1/5, FT 8/13, ORB 3, DRB 10, AST 1 Trevor Werdel: 11, FG 5/10, FT 1/2, ORB 7, DRB 3 Kaden Danburg: 8, FG 3/6, 3FG 2/5, ORB 1, AST 1 Miller High School vs. Sully Buttes January 14, 2021 Score: 49-73 Team: FG 17/36 35.1%, 3PT 3/21 14.3%, FT 6/10 60%, AST 9, RB 42, Steals: 2 Individual Alex Schumacher: 6, FG 2/9, 3FG 2/9 Andrew Knox: 2, FG 1/4, ORB 1, DRB 1 Dylan Hass: 8, FG 3/5, FT 2/2, ORB 2, DRB 4 Caden Gortmaker: 4, FG 1/4, FT 2/2, ORB 1, DRB 2, AST 2 Spencer Fernholz: 15, FG 7/17, 3FG 1/6, ORB 4, DRB 11, AST 3 Trevor Werdel: 6, FG 2/7, FT 2/2, ORB 3, DRB 2, AST 1 Kaden Danburg: 6, FG 3/8, ORB 1, DRB 2, AST 1

Wolsey-Wessington vs. Lower Brule January 16, 2021 Score: 67-59 Team: FG 19, 3PT 7, FT 8/12, Individual Jaimi M. Lammers | the Miller Press | January 23, 2021 Jaimi M. Lammers | the Miller Press | January 23, 2021 Jake Williams: 6, 3FG 2 CADEN GORTMAKER shoots a free throw during the home double-header versus Sully Buttes on Corbin Haarmeyer: 24, FG 3, 3FG 4, FT 6/6 JADEN WERDEL drives through a slew of Sully Buttes defenders during home basketball action last Tristan Abbot: 17, FG 8, FT 1/1 Thursday, Jan. 14. The Lady Rustlers won the game, 47-37. Thurs., January 14. Gortmaker had four points for the night. Ethan Nelson, 4, FG 2 Payson Gohn, 11, FG 5, FT 1/2 Carson Zomer, 3, 3FG 1 Marty Gohn, 2, FG 1 TAKE ON 2021 WITH A sweetheart Varsity Girls’ Basketball Sweets for Your Wolsey-Wessington vs. Wessington Springs January 15, 2021 Score: 58-42 NEW RIDE! 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CCommercialommercial PPropertyroperty oonn tthehe SSouthouth eedgedge ooff MMiller,iller, SSD.D. 44.5.5 AAcrescres 285: Parker Bode (FAAR) over (MHH) (For.) wwithith a 5050 x 7070 buildingbuilding utilizedutilized asas a feedfeed business.business. Complete our Non-GMO Certified Miller/Highmore-Harrold (28) vs. Mobridge- BBankank OwnedOwned PropertyProperty sellingselling atat LiveLive AuctionAuction JanJan 28th28th atat 1:001:00 pmpm Pollock (30) Grower Network Surveys 106: Mark Sandquist (MOPO) over Teagan Herrick Real Estate: Great Location for this commercial property on the South edge of Miller SD along Hwy 45. The (MHH) (Inj. [time]) building was utilized as a feed service business and is setup with a front retail space approximately 20 x 50. The for additional premiums! 113: Kellan Hurd (MHH) over (MOPO) (For.) Back area of the building has a roller mill with a leg going to several holding bins. 3 phase power. Legal: Outlot 120: Double Forfeit 126: Wyatt Wientjes (MOPO) over (MHH) (For.) 3 in Fulton-Donlin outlots 4.5 acres in the NE 1/4 of 22-112-66 Miller Twp. Hand County SD. Terms: 10% Non- 132: Colby Kolda (MHH) over (MOPO) (For.) refundable earnest money down day of auction with balance due at closing on or before 45 days. Title insurance 138: Gunner Brueggeman (MHH) over (MOPO) and closing cost split 50/50 between buyer and seller. Sold by legal description. 2020 Taxes ($657.08) prorated (For.) 145: Kamron Pearman (MOPO) over Ryder Rowland to date of closing. Property sold as is. No buyer contingencies have fi nancial arrangements made before bidding. (MHH) (Fall 3:34) Auctioneer is agent for seller only. Bank owned property. Come prepared to buy!!! For more information, Call Kari or Logan at 152: Logan Peterson (MHH) over (MOPO) (For.) 160: Double Forfeit MMeyereyer AuctionAuction ServiceService LLCLLC Huron,Huron, SDSD 1-888-737-7888 or visit sdsbp.com 170: Double Forfeit 182: Tate Hoffman (MHH) over Jesse Bears Heart SD-887310-1 BBenen MMeyereyer CAICAI AuctioneerAuctioneer #13234#13234 605-350-0316605-350-0316 wwww.benmeyerauctions.comww.benmeyerauctions.com (MOPO) (MD 19-7) 195: Cole Wellner (MOPO) over (MHH) (For.) 220: Double Forfeit 285: Aiden Schoenard (MOPO) over (MHH) (For.)

Tri-Valley Invitational January 16, 2021 113 Kellan Hurd, 1st - Champ. Round 1 - Hurd (M/H-H) received a bye. Quarterfinals - Hurd (M/H-H) over Hayes Johnson (Elk Point-Jefferson) (Fall 2:34). Semifinals - Hurd (M/H-H) over Tyler Tjeerdsma (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) (Dec 6-0). 1st Place Match - Hurd (M/H-H) over Karson Keiser (Winner) (Fall 4:36) 132 Colby Kolda, 3rd - Champ. Round 1 - Kolda (M/H-H) received a bye. Quarterfinals - Colby Kolda (M/H-H) over Landon Reiser (Tri-Valley) (Fall 4:35). Semifinals - Chase Varilek (Kimball/White Lake/ Platte-Geddes) over Kolda (M/H-H) (Fall 5:00). HAPPY Cons. Semis - Kolda (M/H-H) over Kolton Vlcek (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) (Fall 0:40). 3rd Place Match - Kolda (M/H-H) over Brock Gisselbeck (Hamlin) (MD 12-2). 138 Gunner Brueggeman - Champ. Round 1 - Brueggeman (M/H-H) received a bye. Quarterfinals - Aaron Gilchrist (Winner) over Brueggeman (M/H- H) (Fall 0:47). Cons. Round 2 - Conr Even (Parker) over Brueggeman (M/H-H) (Fall 2:35). 145 Ryder Rowland - Champ. Round 1 - Rowland (M/H-H) received a bye. Quarterfinals - Sam Haar (Lenx) over Rowland (M/H-H) (Fall 3:32). Cons. Round 2021 2 - Rowland (M/H-H) received a bye. Cons. Round 3 - Rowland (M/H-H) over Zanto Cente (Parker) (Fall 2:50). Cons. Semis - Landon Smith (Bon Homme/Scot- land/Avon) over Rowland (M/H-H) (Fall 1:54) 152 Logan Peterson - Champ. Round 1 - Riley Orel (Winner) over Peterson (M/H-H) (Fall 1:15). Cons. NewNew YearYear Round 1 - Peterson (M/H-H) received a bye. Cons. Round 2 - Peterson (M/H-H) over Carsten Rozeboom FROM (Garretson) (Fall 0:48). Cons. Round 3 - Mason Hen- drickson (Tri-Valley) over Peterson (M/H-H) (Fall 2:48). 170 Tate Hoffman, 3rd - Champ. Round 1 - Hoff- man (M/H-H) received a bye. Quarterfinals - Hoffman (M/H-H) over Jayden Kahler (Kimball/White Lake/ Platte-Geddes) (Fall 3:27). Semifinals - Gavin Jacobs (Elk Point-Jefferson) over Hoffman (M/H-H) (Dec 13-11). Cons. Semis - Hoffman (M/H-H) over Ethan Schroeder (Lenx) (Fall 2:03). 3rd Place Match - Hoff- man (M/H-H) over Jayden Kahler (Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes) (Dec 3-0)