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John T. Page | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 COUNTY AUDITOR Doug DeBoer feeds a ballot into the tabulator while the election board reviews ballots the machine would not read. Counting the votes in Hand County John T. Page On November 3, 2020, millions of people took time to visit their lo- cal polling station and cast their vote in the general election. Mil- lions more voted early by mail due to the pandemic. At 7 p.m. the polls in Hand County closed and the tab- ulations began. Hand County Au- MHS Volleyball, 12 ditor Doug DeBoer and the Elec- tion Board, along with several other workers, gathered the ballots from all 12 precincts and set about feed- ing them into the tabulation ma- Who is Frosty? chines. When a machine refused to Clue #3 read a ballot, the election board re- My spouse grew up not near but viewed it and fi lled out a replace- far and number 1 was on the car. ment ballot. South Dakota saw a high rate The Mystery Snowman “Frosty” of voter turnout. Across the State is fun and an important part of The 73.88 percent of registered vot- Miller Snow Queen festival, four ers participated in the election and weeks of clues will be published in 81.21 percent of registered voters in The Miller Press so get your think- Hand County participated. All pre- ing caps on and guess this year’s cincts fully reported their results. “Frosty” Kori Blake, fi rst-time poll worker, Submit your guess by calling stated, “I was very impressed with Ashley Conkey at 605-204-0701 or the checks and balances used to Jan Kittelson | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 mail it to: 19139 369th Ave., St. guarantee our votes.” THE ST. LAWRENCE POLL workers help a gentleman vote during the Nov. 3 general election. Lawrence, SD 57373 The Miller Blake continued they checked voter identifi cation, signatures on I knew and by how busy we were. who gathered 150,460 votes at the and Dusty Johnson, won their pro- Snow Queen Pageant will be held We had an 80-plus percent turn- state level. spective races for national offi ce. Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. at the the absentee ballots, and cross-ref- erenced all the voters to insure a le- out,” Blake stated. “I defi nitely will Hand County Local Bryan Bre- Rounds returns to the United States Miller Armory where Frosty’s iden- do it again; I enjoyed everything itling won a decisive victory in the Senate with 276,220 votes and tity will be revealed. gal election. With all the claims of voter fraud about it!” State Senate race with 9,419 votes. Johnson holds his seat in the Unit- circling the country today, she was The presidential race fell in fa- Incumbent Spencer Gosch will ed States House of Representatives proud of the policies South Dako- vor of current president Donald J. return to his seat in the State House with 321,973 votes. Hand County ta has in place to insure a fair elec- Trump with 261,219 votes. Hand of Representatives and candidate contributed 1,480 votes to Rounds tion. County contributed 1,433 votes to Charlie Hoffman will join him in and 1,647 votes to Johnson. “I loved seeing all the people. I the republican candidate and 373 representing District 23. The republicans won the race Inside: was impressed by how many people to Democratic candidate Joe Biden Both incumbents, Mike Rounds for Public Utilities Commissioner Top Stories 2 with Gary Hanson accruing 272,371 votes across the state. Public Notices 9 Several statewide questions ap- Classifi eds 10-11 City passes electric rate ordinance peared on the ballot. The citizens of South Dakota voted to retain Jus- Youth & Sports 12 John T. Page orandum of destruction for the council to approve. The tice Steven Jensen on the State Su- The Miller City Council held its regular meeting on fi nance offi ce is legally required to maintain the pre- preme Court overwhelmingly with Mon., November 2, 2020. All members attended. vious four years of fi nancial records, the city current- 81 percent of citizens voting yes. Inserts: The meeting began with the second reading of Or- ly holds the last ten years. Coss plans to destroy the re- Two items passed that involve the dinance 713. The ordinance consolidates the electrical cords from 2010 to 2014. This will leave the city with legalization of marijuana in South surcharges as they appear on electrical bills into one six years of records, at which point the decision could akota. 70 percent of voters fell in fa- Kessler’s Hometown Grocer surcharge simplifying how electrical bills are read. be made if the fi nance offi ce will further reduce to four vor of legalizing it for medical use. Mayor Ron Blachford received a letter from Lou years of records or maintain more. The amendment legalizing the reg- Rediger about fl ooding that occurred on their prop- Rustler Roost Executive Director Shawn Cudmore- ulation and taxation of Marijuana erty. The letter contained a request to have a storm Kremer sent a letter to the Council requesting dona- faced a harder battle with only a drain moved in an effort to help water drainage on the tions such as food and cleaning supplies. Alderwom- small majority of 54 percent allow- property. Blachford stated he wanted the city to take an SuAnne Meyer moved to deny the request. She ing it to pass at the state level. a stand on this issue since similar instances happen explained they denied similar requests that were not A slightly larger majority of 58 throughout the city during heavy rains. After discus- included in the budget so it would not be fair to do- percent legalized sports gambling at sion among the council and Water and Sewer Depart- nate to Roost. However, she did suggest reaching out Deadwood expanding the options Weather ment Head Terry Manning and Street Department Head to Cudmore-Kremer to let her know how the process available in the tourist destination. Date High Low Precip. Ron Hoftiezer the council voted to table the issue until works when requesting donations from the city. This election proved diffi cult for more research can be done. The water and sewer project provided several hefty Democrats in South Dakota with Oct. 29 42 24 Hoftiezer approached the council with plans to pur- bills for the council to pay. The various bills from SPN, only 11 Democrats in the State Leg- Oct. 30 53 29 chase a new UTV for the city. Through a West Nile Dahme Construction, and TLC Olson Construction to- islature meaning 90 percent of the Oct. 31 54 28 Grant the street department received over $7600 to aid taled $1,172,628.87. Meyer expressed concern over the South Dakota Legislature is Repub- Nov. 1 47 28 in the purchase of the vehicle. After researching the total amount and the city’s ability to pay it immediate- lican. various options available, Hoftiezer decided the best ly, but Finance Worker Christi Danburg, fi lling in for The 2020 election will likely not Nov. 2 71 46 option would be purchasing a new Polaris UTV since Coss due to sickness, informed Meyer the bills are like- be decided for awhile, but with Nov. 3 75 40 the grant money will cover more than half of the vehi- ly on a “pay as available” basis. a little bit of patience we will all Nov. 4 74 39 cle. The Miller City Council holds its next regular meet- know the path that our country will Chief Finance Offi cer Sheila Coss submitted a mem- ing Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. take for the next four years.  Top Stories www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020

Pandemic threatens fragile rural health-care system in South Dakota Sale Report Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News people, South Dakota is In rural South Dakota, serious health problems are SPRING CALVES Watch among the most rural of all more common while health care is less accessible John/Rocky Heezen...... 88 blk/bwf steers ...... 536# ...... $166.25 Editor’s note: This article is states and home to a heavi- Rural South Dakotans have a higher rate of death from ...... 61 blk/bwf steers ...... 445# ...... $184.00 the second of three parts of a ly diffused population. Even many health conditions, a higher prevalence of poverty ...... 21 bwf heifers ...... 486# ...... $161.50 special report by South Dako- before the pandemic, that and less access to health-care providers than non-rural res- ...... 57 black heifers ...... 483# ...... $154.00 ta News Watch called “Small equation presented a major idents, according to data from the Rural Health Informa- ...... 37 blk/bwf heifers ...... 393# ...... $161.00 Towns, Big Challenges.” See challenge for health-care pro- tion Hub. The following data show the rate of death per Millard/Bonnichsen ...... 98 blk/bwf steers ...... 547# ...... $165.75 the entire series at sdnews- viders to serve small-town 1,000 residents or the prevalence of diseases in percentag- ...... 48 blk/bwf steers ...... 440# ...... $183.75 watch.org. and remote populations, and es in non-rural (metro) and rural (non-metro) areas...... 56 blk/bwf heifers ...... 498# ...... $153.00 The COVID-19 pandemic do so in a fi nancially viable ...... 28 blk/bwf heifers ...... 407# ...... $160.00 has placed a signifi cant and manner. Likewise, rural res- CONDITION NON-RURAL RATE RURAL RATE Greg Powell ...... 41 blk/bwf steers ...... 547# ...... $165.25 unexpected fi nancial burden idents have a hard time get- Heart disease 47.6 per 1,000 63.4 per 1,000 ...... 26 blk/bwf steers ...... 414# ...... $188.50 on rural health-care provid- ting adequate preventive, Cancer 72.3 per 1,000 86.4 per 1,000 ...... 45 blk/bwf heifers ...... 512# ...... $157.50 ers who were already strug- maintenance, emergency and Stroke 8.8 per 1,000 12.1 per 1,000 ...... 8 blk/bwf heifers ...... 400# ...... $156.00 gling to maintain hospitals palliative health care. Lung/COPD 16.4 per 1,000 22.6 per 1,000 Evelyn Powell ...... 23 black steers ...... 583# ...... $161.00 and clinics that help keep “Do I think rural health Accidental death 17.1 per 1,000 25.7 per 1,000 ...... 9 black steers ...... 432# ...... $184.00 small-town residents — and care is at risk? Absolutely,” Diabetes 9.1% 10.6% ...... 23 black heifers ...... 547# ...... $150.00 their communities — alive said Thomas Worsley, pres- Obesity 30.7% 32.5% ...... 7 black heifers ...... 361# ...... $164.00 and well. ident of Spearfi sh Hospital Poverty 9.3% 16.2% Johnson/Cavenee ...... 44 blk/bwf steers ...... 610# ...... $159.50 A slowdown in patient and Hills Markets for Mon- Child poverty 14.5% 19.1% ...... 44 black steers ...... 524# ...... $167.00 visits and drop in medi- ument Health, the largest Healthy food access 49.7% 25.1% ...... 50 blk/bwf heifers ...... 507# ...... $158.00 cal procedures due to fears medical system in West Riv- Life expectancy 80.3 years 78.9 years Kenny/Robin/Cole Stoner ....45 blk/bwf steers ...... 611# ...... $159.00 of spreading the virus have er. “It’s always going to be at Meanwhile, doctors, dentists and nurses are far less acces- ...... 13 blk/bwf steers ...... 518# ...... $161.50 led to a major loss of reve- risk because it’s not a profi t- sible to rural residents of South Dakota compared to non- ...... 52 blk/bwf heifers ...... 557# ...... $153.50 nues for medical providers able endeavor or something rural residents. The data indicate the number of practitio- ...... 8 black heifers ...... 467# ...... $153.00 and health-care systems that that is going to attract big ners available per 1,000 residents in 2018. serve rural areas. While the dollars, but it’s something Rod/Zane Whitney ...... 58 blk/bwf/red steers ...... 502# ...... $167.25 PRACTITIONER NON-RURAL RATE RURAL RATE ...... 50 blk/bwf/red steers ...... 390# ...... $183.50 virus has not led to mass in- that fi lls a real need in these ...... 60 blk/bwf/red heifers ...... 461# ...... $165.50 fections in small towns, the rural communities.” Physician 38.3 per 1,000 12.2 per 1,000 ...... 13 blk/bwf/red heifers ...... 361# ...... $165.00 drop-off in activity and bill- Worsley, who also serves Dentist 8.5 per 1,000 5.4 per 1,000 Physician asst. 20.0 per 1,000 9.3 per 1,000 Toby Moody ...... 13 bwf/rwf steers ...... 578# ...... $156.00 able services has put stress on the Future of Rural Health Nurse pract. 13.0 per 1,000 6.6 per 1,000 ...... 4 bwf steers ...... 476# ...... $166.00 on the already fragile fi nan- Task Force within the Amer- Notes: Death rates are rates per 1,000 residents from 2005- ...... 14 bwf heifers ...... 536# ...... $154.00 cial state of many rural clin- ican Hospital Association, 2016; illness percentages are from 2018; life expectancy is Paul Duxbury ...... 6 black steers ...... 697# ...... $137.00 ics, small hospitals and den- said the challenge for ru- from 2014. Rural/non-rural designation based on popula- ...... 8 black heifers ...... 560# ...... $148.50 tal offi ces. ral health-care providers and tion of counties. Sources of data include National Center Hayden Cowan ...... 9 blk/bwf steers ...... 548# ...... $160.00 With the fi rst wave of the hospital groups is to main- for Health Statistics, Health Resources & Services Adminis- ...... 4 black heifers ...... 505# ...... $156.00 pandemic possibly over, more tain the highest level of care safety measures in place and possible while also protecting tration, Kaiser Family Foundation and U.S. Census. WEIGH-UPS Low Yielding Cows ...... $47.00-55.50 life returning somewhat to the overall fi nancial viability Heiferettes ...... Up to $78.00 Lame/Thin/Full Cows ....$20.00-46.00 normal, most clinics and hos- of the health-care system. care is provided through an “So, while facilities are there, High Yielding Cows ...... $65.00-76.50 High Yielding Bulls ...... $77.00-84.25 pitals in rural South Dako- “If you polled all these ru- informal continuum of care they’re not designed to meet Cows ...... $56.00-62.00 Low Yielding Bulls ...... $62.00-75.50 ta have headed off any immi- ral health-care CEOs [on the in which patients must trav- the need and demand of nent concern of closure. task force], I think they all el more owing to the remote- what is needed.” ***UPCOMING SALES*** Yet in a rural health-care feel like they’re fi ghting for ness of their residence or as During the pandemic, the system made up of a patch- their lives on a daily and Tuesday, Nov. 10th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 12 pm YEARLINGS & their care needs increase. urban medical centers in work of providers and hospi- yearly basis,” he said. The smallest towns and South Dakota collectively lost SPRING CALVES Pharmco--Cookies tal systems, the losses from Horizon Health Care, a ru- most remote areas like- hundreds of millions of dol- Tuesday, Nov. 17th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 11 am YEARLINGS & the pandemic could cur- ral health provider with more ly have no local health-care lars in revenue due to a lack SPRING CALVES tail the hiring of health-care than two dozen medical and provider; as towns get larg- of elective surgeries and rou- workers, slow plans to ex- dental clinics in small towns er, they are more likely to Tuesday, Nov. 24th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 12 pm SPECIAL BRED tine and preventive care. pand services, and further re- across South Dakota, saw its have non-emergency clin- Though federal emergency SALE strict access to health care revenue fall by roughly half ics that provide basic diag- funding has helped counter for hundreds of thousands in the weeks after the pan- KIMBALLLIVESTOCKEXCHANGE.COM nostics or treatment during those losses, some staff was of small-town and rural resi- demic hit and patients began regular business hours; me- laid off and the long-term im- BARN: 605-778-6211 dents of the state. staying home, according to dium-size cities often have pacts are still unknown. Chad Heezen-Owner 605-870-0697 Wade Christensen-Owner 605-730-1801 In a state of 885,000 peo- Wade Erickson, chief fi nan- a “Critical Access Hospital” Because they already had Christi Christensen-Owner/Office Mgr 605-680-1536 ple spread out over rough- cial and operations offi cer. with 24/7 emergency servic- small staffs, most rural clinics ly 76,000 square miles, and By early June, patient ac- Dick Deffenbaugh-Yards 605-680-1324 David Viereck-Fieldman 605-680-0386 es and greater diagnostic and were unable to cut positions with only nine of 66 coun- tivity and revenues had re- treatment capabilities that or reduce services, though Steve Chavez-Fieldman 605-860-0016 Lee Ness-Fieldman 605-680-2778 ties having more than 20,000 turned to about 90% of nor- qualify for signifi cant feder- those providers also aren’t Paul Munsen-Fieldman 605-680-1450 mal, Erickson said, and the al funding; and urban areas yet sure what the future may group benefi ted from receiv- are home to full-service hos- hold as billing cycles close ing about $3 million in emer- pitals with critical care, ex- and revenue reductions be- gency aid from the federal tensive diagnostics, multiple come fully clear. As a result, CARES Act pandemic bailout surgical options and specialty the long-range effects of the fund. providers. pandemic on rural health The aid and bounce back In major medical emer- care in South Dakota are not in procedures have been gencies, rural residents can yet known. critical to Horizon, based expect to drive hundreds of “Imagine running an oper- in Howard, S.D., but espe- miles or pay for a ride in an ation that is mostly staff sal- cially to its patients in rural ambulance or a helicopter in aries and your revenue is cut communities who are nev- order to survive, making lo- in half or by a third, and you er turned away because of cal ambulance services and still have to try to make that ability to pay, Erickson said. emergency medical techni- work,” said Shelly Ten Na- About a third of Horizon’s cian teams critical elements pel, CEO of the Community funding comes from the fed- of the health-care delivery Healthcare Association of the eral government, and about systems in rural areas. Dakotas, which represents 20% of its patients are unin- Federal data show that ru- rural health providers. sured. ral residents fare worse than Before and during the pan- “In really rural commu- their urban counterparts in demic, Ten Napel has lobbied nities where we are, just several health-related cate- for greater state and federal about touching every corner gories, such as death rates support for community hos- of South Dakota, we’re real- from cancer, heart and lung pitals and clinics. ly the only access to care that disease and from accidents. “Without help, we would they have,” Erickson said. They also tend to have high- not make it through this, or Access to health care re- er rates of obesity and a low- we would just make it and mains a serious challenge in er life expectancy. While at- it would be such a different much of rural South Dakota. titudes about medical care picture of [which] communi- The South Dakota Offi ce of may play a role, medical ex- ties providers can afford to be Rural Health has performed a perts say a lack of access to in,” she said. needs assessment that ranks preventive care and a variety Even with federal CARES all 66 counties in terms of of treatment options is also a Act aid, however, Ten Napel resident health status, ac- factor. said elected offi cials, policy- cess to health care and other The pandemic has made it makers and the public must health-risk factors. Ten coun- even harder for Native Amer- think deeply about the need ties — all rural and sever- icans in South Dakota to get for rural health care and fi nd al home to Native American health care at any level, from ways to continue to support reservations — have consis- preventive and emergen- providers who serve small tently ranked in the bottom cy care to treatment for ma- communities. quartile in all health and ac- jor illnesses or by specialists, “We as a community need cess categories (Buffalo, Ben- said Jerilyn Church, CEO of to fi gure out what services nett, Corson, Dewey, Gregory, the Great Plains Tribal Chair- we think are important and Jackson, Mellette, Roberts, men’s Health Board. fi gure out a way to support Todd and Ziebach.) Native Americans have ac- that. It’s not enough to say, The pandemic has height- cess to care at federally sup- ‘Well, this is a small town, ened the challenge of provid- ported Indian Health Service it’s not economically viable ing medical care to rural ar- facilities, but those hospitals so they’re just not going to eas and small towns that the have been underfunded for have health care,’” she said. vast majority of South Dako- years, Church said. Ten Napel and others say tans call home. “Indian Health Servic- that if rural health care is al- The rural medical system es have been funded at lowed to diminish, small in South Dakota varies by lo- 50% of the need for a real- towns in South Dakota and cation, but in general, health ly long time,” Church said. across the country — and the cherished way of life they provide — may falter or even cease to exist. “We talk about the life of a town and a community and we’ve all seen different exo- duses from Main Street, but once you get down to losing your health care, your school, your grocery store, a few of those core entities, at what point does a community be- come non-viable?” Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com 

Child-care options in S.D. dwindling at a Bringing South Dakota values to a broken Washington, D.C. time more parents are returning to work U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds Let’s be real – Washington, D.C., is broken. If it were Nick Lowrey, South Dakota News Watch just you and me out there, we could fi gure this thing out South Dakota parents try- pretty quickly with a little South Dakota common sense. ing to return to work after But unfortunately, that’s not the case. Washington is fi lled pandemic-caused layoffs, fur- with un-elected lobbyists and bureaucrats who think they loughs or job changes may run the show. They don’t. We the people do. It’s time to have a hard time fi nding take back what they’ve taken from us. And, only together, child care as state day-care do we have a chance to break through the bureaucracy. providers struggle to survive For the past six years, I’ve been honored to serve as amid decreased business and your United States Senator. When I was elected, I said I increased costs. would represent you by bringing South Dakota values to Day-care centers, pre- Washington, D.C., I’ve done this by focusing on results. schools and state registered We’ve accomplished many things on the national lev- in-home day-care providers el that help South Dakota families and businesses – like were struggling against high cutting taxes, eliminating Obamacare’s “Cadillac tax” and costs, slim profi t margins and individual mandate, removing burdensome Obama-era a shortage of workers even regulations like Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) and Dodd- before the COVID-19 pan- Frank banking reforms that impaired small-town lending, demic. and confi rming conservative judges to serve on the feder- With more parents now al court, including over 200 conservative judges and three working from home, and few- Courtesy SDNW | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 conservative Supreme Court Justices. er jobs available due to a We’ve also been able to achieve signifi cant results for slowed economy, many child- DAY-CARE CENTERS in South Dakota were facing fi nancial challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created new hurdles to fi nancial stability. local communities in South Dakota. Through my work care providers fi nd them- on the Senate Armed Services Committee, we’ve played a selves paying for enhanced on public assistance and de- or work from home.” ket rate of $4.20 per hour, a crease economic productivity. Child care is especially im- center would only be bring- part in securing Ellsworth Air Force Base as the location cleaning measures and extra for the fi rst two B-21 Raider bomber squadrons. This is the staff at a time they are serv- “Without child care, portant in South Dakota, a ing in about $33.60 per day there’s a sizable portion of state that is near the top in on each toddler or infant. most advanced weapon system to have ever been devel- ing fewer children and bring- oped by mankind. These two squadrons will play a criti- ing in less revenue. the workforce that won’t be the nation for the number of In South Dakota, the aver- able to go back to their jobs,” households in which both age child-care worker makes cal role in the defense of our nation and have a huge eco- Industry leaders have be- nomic impact on the Rapid City area for the next 50 years. gun to worry that without a Grunewald said. “If there is parents work one or more about $10.55 an hour, $1.45 a business looking to expand jobs. more than minimum wage. We have the best armed forces in the world and we need fully reopened economy and to keep it that way. We never want our service men and more state and federal sup- but the workforce doesn’t Exactly what the child- Subtracting the cost of dia- have enough child care, it care industry in South Dakota pers, formula and food for women to go into a fair fi ght—U.S. troops must always port, child-care providers will have the advantage. be forced to close permanent- can be harder to fi nd work- will look like once the thou- each of those fi ve kids leaves ers.” sands of out-of-work parents little left over to pay admin- We also have a responsibility to take care of our men ly, which could reduce the and women in uniform after they have returned home ability of people to go back While unemployment in go back to their jobs is un- istrators, invest in new pro- South Dakota remained much known, said Janessa Bixel, gramming or to turn a profi t, from serving our country. The Hot Springs VA facility is to work and prolong the CO- among the best in the country when it comes to taking VID-19 economic recession. higher than normal in May president of the South Dakota Bixel said. at 9.4%, businesses are re- Association for the Education Low pay has helped make care of our veterans. But for years, the facility has come “I have heard from oth- under threat of closure, ultimately culminating in a Re- er agency directors and CEOs calling workers. So far, there of Young Children. fi nding workers diffi cult, she have been spaces open in The costs of providing said, which also was a major cord of Decision stating the Hot Springs VA would close. that they are getting to their As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, breaking point,” said Rebecca child-care programs for the quality early childhood edu- problem facing the child-care children of returning work- cation or child care include industry prior to the pandem- I had multiple discussions with multiple VA Secretaries Wimmer, CEO of the CEO of and fought to keep the Hot Springs VA open. Earlier this the Boys and Girls Clubs of ers because so many parents providing staff, supplies, food ic. were out of work. But those diapers, baby formula and Several day-care centers month, we received word from VA Secretary Robert Wilkie the Sioux Empire, which op- that action had been taken to rescind this decision keep- erates after-school and child- openings will likely be fi lled utilities. But there is only so around the state have closed quickly, Wimmer said. much a day-care provider can temporarily after employ- ing the facility open for years to come. That’s a huge win care programs for working for “The Veterans Town” and veterans in the Black Hills. parents. “There’s not a whole In March 2020, Dawn Wall charge their clients, who in- ees or children tested posi- closed her 24-hour, in-home clude many young, low-paid tive for COVID-19. In early Following the fl ooding events of 2011 and 2019, it be- lot further that these organi- came abundantly clear that we need better management zations can stretch. And then child care operation in Rap- workers, Grunewald said. July, the Leap 2 Learn Edu- id City and took an early re- “Before the pandemic, the cational Childcare in Rap- of the Missouri River. Through my work on the Senate En- at that point, I do believe we vironment and Public Works Committee, I’ve been work- will be in a serious predic- tirement after 27 years due to business model for child care id City closed for two weeks COVID-19. Both she and her was one of thin margins and after two employees and a ing to implement a snowpack monitoring system, which ament in terms of not hav- will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make bet- ing the available care for our husband, who is also retired, it was a challenging busi- child tested positive for the are over 60 and are consid- ness model to make a profi t disease. ter, more accurate decisions with regard to river manage- children.” ment. Earlier this year, the Corps awarded South Dakota South Dakota was strug- ered to be at higher risk from with,” Grunewald said. “The So far, most of South Da- the potentially deadly dis- extra costs, now, to address kota’s child care centers and State University a $12.8 million contract to monitor snow- gling to build its workforce pack and soil moisture throughout the plains area of the well before the pandemic hit ease. COVID-19 have created more registered in-home day-care “I didn’t feel that it was pressure.” providers have been able to Upper Missouri River Basin. This will go a long way to- and a shortage of child care ward preventing future fl ooding and is a victory for com- was part of the problem. Be- worth the risk to stay open,” Child care is one of the stave off permanent closure Wall said. “It’s not fair to biggest items on most fami- owing to government fi nan- munities up and down the Missouri River – like Mobridge, tween 2015 and 2019, the Pierre, Chamberlain and Yankton. number of in-home, family families to open up for a ly balance sheets. Many par- cial assistance. Many pro- short time and then say, ‘Oh ents pay more than $6,000 a viders have stayed afl oat While legislative achievements are important, some day-care providers registered of the most rewarding work is directly helping South Da- with the Department of So- by the way, I’m retiring.’” year for child care, accord- through fi nancial support Many of the children who ing to the national nonprofi t from the federal government kotans.Since I’ve been in the Senate, my offi ce has re- cial Services dropped from sponded more than 170,000 times to constituentshaving 689 to 445, a loss of 244 pro- needed overnight care were Committee for Economic De- through the CARES Act. the children of single parents velopment. For day-care pro- There also is an entire problems with the government. We take pride in being a viders and space for up to strong constituent voice for South Dakota. 2,928 children, according to who were nurses, certifi ed viders, setting rates attractive class of low-cost child-care nursing assistants, nursing to clients while covering the providers, known as unreg- That’s what being in public service is all about – being data gathered by the Kids a voice for the people you serve. We’ve made signifi cant Count program at the Uni- home employees and over- actual cost of care is diffi cult, istered family day cares, that night workers in the hospi- Bixel said. are unregulated and also inel- progress the last six years, but there’s still more work to versity of South Dakota. In be done. I want to thank you for the opportunity to make the same time period, just 19 tality industry. Her decision High costs combined with igible for assistance. to retire was a blow to some low rates have made keep- South Dakota doesn’t re- a difference for not just our generation, but for genera- new out-of-home day care tions to come. centers were added to the clients who were forced to ing the doors open at many quire in-home child care ser- market. scramble to fi nd alternate ar- child-care centers a challeng- vices to be licensed, so vir- As South Dakota tries to rangements for their children. ing prospect. For example, tually anyone with a clean claw out of the economic cri- “One client fl ew a relative Bixel said, a child-care cen- criminal record can start an Press Deadline: sis caused by the pandem- into Rapid City to live with ter must have one adult staff in-home day care and care ic,the economic consequenc- them” and help care for the member for every fi ve chil- for up to 12 children at a es of a lack of child-care children, Wall said. “Others dren under the age of three. time. Wednesday NOON options could be signifi - had to get help from family Even at the highest DSS mar- cant, said Rob Grunewald, an economist with the Minneap- olis Federal Reserve Bank. 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 e “drug” problem I’m still waiting for a hug When you grow up in the South there are some things Halloween has come and the cemetery history also re- I know quite a few peo- you have no say in. Most of- gone, and I had absolutely volves around some of the ple who either have, or soon ten it involves either going Growing Up no Trick or Treaters, so I have R.A.M. gang members buried there. will, “take a break” and vis- someplace you do not want some “treats” left over. Other than casting my it friends or relatives who to be or doing something you o I took the Halloween dec- vote in the election, there is live many miles away, some likely do not want to do. But S uthern orations down and put up ’’ifiifi cationscations little I can personally do re- in different states. They will southern parents devised a Thanksgiving items. I rather Ruth A. Moller garding today’s state of af- probably take precautions, brilliant solution, “the drug John T. Page like different décor depend- fairs. Maybe someday, when too, but I think they repre- problem.” No it does not in- ing on the season. frame of mind to think about Covid has been controlled, sent the many that simply volve any illicit substances or not like trying on clothes, but Coming back from get- fall holidays. and the overall unrest in the yearn for a time of pre-pan- questionable liquids it sim- fear of the consequences of ting groceries the other day, Some years ago I visit- country and in politics has demic. ply involves being “drug” to defying my mother ensured I a “herd” of wild turkeys was ed my Minnesota grandkids calmed down, I can look at I could really use a hug or the location and having the did as requested. ahead of the car, running at Halloween time. North- all that, too, from an histor- a hand-shake. I’d like a con- fear of God put in you to the You could also be drug down the road where I live. fi eld, where they live, opens ical perspective…but we’re versation about anything but point that rebellion never en- to various places to help I couldn’t help but wonder the cemetery to the public on not there yet. what’s on our minds much of ters your mind. I most often with events like garage sales if they were trying to avoid Halloween Eve. It was a new I wear a mask when I’m the time. experienced this problem on or church cleanups. This being the main course of experience for me. Visitors in public, and I try to “so- For now, I’ll use whatev- Sunday mornings. evolved into a subset of the Thanksgiving dinners. could stop at various graves cial distance,” but other er works for me to somewhat Waking up early and get- normal drug problem known as be- I know much is going on and hear a little history tale. than that, there’s little I can enjoy . I guess that’s ting dressed to the nines did ing “voluntold,” but that is a in the world, and I try to Northfi eld was the place of do to bring about necessary what we call “adapting” as not thrill me. Unfortunately topic for another time. tune much of that news out. the “last hurrah” for the Jes- change. best we can. for me, my parents both ful- The southern drug prob- It’s more calming to my se James gang, and much of But I’d still really enjoy a ly embraced the afore men- lem never really goes away. It hug. tioned idea and as a result does lessen with age though, they drug me to church. I the “requests” made by par- From the fi les of also remember being drug ents become slightly negotia- The Miller Press RETROSPECT to clothing stores quite of- ble, but just slightly. ten due my supernatural abil- The root of the drug prob- ity to never stop growing as November 10, 1910 Duane Aymar will host the Seven MHS oral interpreta- lem stems from the respect a child. My mother would Messers and Montgomery, next meeting. Leaders of the tion students survived the lo- you have for your parents, drag me to stores and throw who purchased the furniture club are Mrs. Philip Schwartz cal elimination contest and and the fear of the unknown piles of clothes, mostly pants, and undertaking business of and Pat Howard. entered the District 14 and terrors that visit your soul into my arms and “request” P.H. Coquillette, state that November 5, 1970 District V competition. Staci should you fi nd the bravery, I try them on in the chang- Mrs. Coquillette will reopen The voters have spoken. Thiel was the only contestant or stupidity, to defy them. pecially recognize in tow ar- ing rooms. To this day I do their millinery parlors in that And from the trend of the to get a superior rating, and eas: Working the Odyssey of building in the spring. votes cast in Hand County, will advance to state compe- the Mind project, and work- I will give a reward of $10 few of them stayed with the tition November 22 in Aber- ing with fi rst-grade children. to any one bringing suffi cient straight party line. From un- deen. Elizabeth “Bessie” Bertsch proof to convict the party or offi cial totals, it appeared cer- November 5, 1990 Choose respect was chosen as the 2000 parties stealing the lanterns, tain that Democrats had been Tamera Schmidt, Miller Homemaker of the Year. After place by employees of the victorious in winning the ma- drum major, was selected the attending country school, she City on the City Water and jority of county offi ces, with most outstanding drum ma- graduated from Miller High Sewer ditches. C.L. Ostrand- only two remaining in the Re- jor during the Huron Pow not fear School in 1927. Through an er, Chairman Water Works publican domain: those of Wow Days parade. A total of examination she received My son is a cub scout, Com. Register of Deeds and States 21 drum majors were in com- her teaching certifi cate and and I am den leader. Recent- Edward Ward of Logan Attorney. petition. The MHS marching taught country school for 29 ly our den met outside and Twp. was instantly killed Last Jay Monfore runs again. band received fi rst and over- years. She was always in- practiced putting up tents Friday while attempting to Competing in the state Class all best during the Class B volved in 4-H and with Ex- and learned how to build a load a hayrack onto a wag- A cross country contest at competition at the obo Days tension clubs. fi re. With efforts to stay dis- Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. on. Ward was lifting one side Brookings Friday, Monfore Parade in Brookings. November 3, 2010 tanced, every scout made while two companions were was the individual champi- In October 1930, the Dun- It has been a long time his own s’more, and we had plete disregard for measures on the other. In some man- on, crossing the fi nish line in can Sewing Circle was or- coming, but at 2:30 p.m. such a fun time. to help decrease the spread ner he fell under the rack, 11:31. ganized to do service for Mon., November 8, Avera One highlight of the eve- of the virus is like being care- the corner of which struck Are South Dakota youths members of the communi- Hand County Memorial Hos- ning was letting each scout less with fi re. We all want to him on the head, crushing interested in learning about ty. Sixty years later, in Octo- pital will hold its ground- try to light the fi re.We went return to a normalcy and way his skull. Ward leaves a wife, photography, food prepara- ber of 1990, the organization breaking ceremony. The through a series of mistakes of life that is healthy physi- two children and mother and tion, horticulture and live- was discontinued. The orga- existing 1947 hospital build- with the matches and thank- cally, mentally, socially, and father to mourn him. stock production? The an- nization sponsored the Dun- ing , northwest of the clinic fully no one got hurt. They economically. However, cas- November 3, 1960 swer is ‘yes’ if the list of can Church for many years. and 1969 area, will be taken were so proud to learn how es are on the rise and denial One of the most heated most popular projects for the Three members have contin- down and the parking area to light a match and start of reality and a disregard for campaigns in many years is past 4-H club year is an indi- ued membership continual- will be expanded. a fi re. However, it was also others is fuel for the fi re. drawing to a close as can- cation. In fact, 24,505 4-Hers ly—they are Emma Cruson, A water main break in the daunting for them.One scout The efforts of so many didates go into the home in South Dakota completed Blanche Mentzer and Della alley behind Rexall Drug is specifi cally commented on people to decrease the spread stretch, before the general 117,084 projects in 1970. Sinkie. now in the process of being how excited he was and such as social distanc- election Tues., November 8. November 6, 1980 The Miller Rustlers ran repaired. Asphalt was remove how scared he was. I tried to ing, wearing masks, wash- Top spots include ---for Presi- Republican candidates all into a solid wall as they were in preparation for laying new teach safe techniques and ex- ing hands, and being careful dent and Vice President, Ken- but made a clean sweep in soundly defeated 41-7 by the water and sewer main lines. plained how you do not need is helping to give scientists nedy-Johnson, D, vs. Nix- Hand County’s General Elec- Hamline Chargers in state Businesses along the route to fear fi re, but you do need more time to research treat- on-Lodge, R: U.S. Senator, tion, when 85 per cent of quarter fi nals playoff action will have temporary hose to respect it. ments and vaccinations. George McGovern, D, vs. Karl the eligible voters went to last Tuesday in Hayti. hookup for water. Dahme Approaching something Progress is being made, and E. Mundt, R; Representative the polls to cast their bal- November 8, 2000 Construction f Aberdeen has with respect rather than fear so many people are united in Congress, Ray Fitzgerald, lots. Hand County followed The American State Bank contracted to do the work , to is helpful in so many things in the same goal of getting D, vs. Ben Reifel, R., for Gov- the state and national race will hold a grand opening be completed by November in life.Whether it be a wild through this pandemic, safe- ernor---Ralph Herseth, D, vs. for president, with the ma- November 15 for their new- 12…weather permitting. animal, fi re, or a weapon, ly, together. Archie Gubbrud, R. jority voting for Reagan and ly acquired Miller Branch. The Miller Rustler Volley- cautious respect is usually Recently I was visiting Ethan Duncan and Duane Bush, and in the US Senate The purchase of the former- ball team recognized Breast more helpful than fear. Edu- with a 98-year-old man. I Hargens were chosen queen and Representative races fol- ly known Hand County State Cancer Awareness Month by cation and experience, with- asked him about this pan- and king of the St. Lawrence lowed the state trend of Re- Bank was fi nalized this past wearing their pink uniforms out losing that caution and demic and what he experi- School carnival held last Fri- publicans Jim Abdnor and June when American State topped off with pink knee respect, may be lifesaving. enced in the Great Depres- day evening. Both are fresh- Clint Roberts. Bank owner, Jack Steele, pads. The audience partici- Those principles could be sion and World War II. He men students. The Miller Rustlers end- completed the transition from pated in the event by honor- helpful as we cope with CO- was confi dent we would get The Hand-E-Hands 4-H ed their 1980 football sea- previous owners, Jim and ing breast cancer survivors VID-19. Depending on your through this. We will succeed club met at Prairie View son with a 6-3 record in the Nini Hart. and wearing their purchased situation, you may not be if we do not let ourselves be- School October 30 for a meet- CSD conference. The Rus- In recognition of their ded- pint t-shirts with the pro- afraid, or you could be over- come divided, but work to- ing and Halloween par- tlers ended in a three-way tie ication to promoting educa- ceeds helping to fund the come with fear. On the one gether, treating the virus ty. Janice Schwartz was ap- for the Conference title with tion, the Miller Education As- breast cancer awareness pro- hand, fear could paralyze with caution, and supporting pointed as council member Mobridge and Wessington sociate present a plaque to gram. us and cripple our response. those around us. to fi ll the vacancy caused by Springs. George and Donna Melber, On the other hand, a com- the resignation of Lila Jones. St. Lawrence. They were es-

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Warm November weather Flower shops will collect tons of food for charity The weather was warm, in the 70s, for several days with Ree Heights Florists across central United States The food contributed by Caring Rose truly grateful,” says Whelden. “While temperatures hitting new re- will gather over 20 tons of food for Week donors is signifi cant, not only in many are buying toys and other Christ- cord highs with no rain or Carole Beck those in need November 9-14, 2020. quantity, but in quality. Food pantries mas gifts, many across America are snow. The snow last week to- Dubbed “Caring Rose Week,” the stores get wholesome foods not available from without food.” taled 1.05 inches, including The corn is producing good are deeply discounting bouquets of their traditional sources, and it goes to “National Hunger and Homeless- the .37 of an inch that I re- yields. one dozen roses and accepting canned work in the communities where it is ness Awareness Week” sponsored by corded in last week’s news. The election is over and goods as partial payment. gathered. the National Coalition for the Home- There is still a little snow the reports are coming in but Florists in each community designate Now in its twenty-second year, “Car- less and the National Student Campaign near some of the weeds it is not fi nal as of this writ- a food-distribution charity in their area. ing Rose Week” has distributed over Against Hunger & Homelessness which where it had drifted and ing. The turnout was very The canned goods collected are distrib- one-half million pounds of food since its takes place each year one week before made a pile. For November, high and the absentee vote uted to feed those within the commu- inception. The concept is the brainchild Thanksgiving. the weather is fantastic and was huge. nity whom cannot otherwise meet their of Harry Whelden, General Manager of For more information about Nation- we know that there will be Renae Phinney has been nutritional needs. Coming at the onset North American Wholesale Florists in al Hunger and Homelessness Awareness colder weather coming soon. fi lling in at Fort Thomp- of seasonally cold weather, the program Sioux Falls. Week, see the National Coalition for the The trucks are hauling and son for a few days and Car- helps food-distribution programs when “Almost 225 fl ower shops across the Homeless website: http://www.nation- the combines are rolling so ole Beck is working at Ree families begin to experience the greatest Great Plains are taking the time and en- alhomeless.org the harvest is getting done. Heights. fi nancial pressure. ergy to help meet this need, and I’m San Isabel National Forest and Sleep: you can’t aff ord to lose it the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Ellen G. Duysen, Central States Center suppresses our body’s natu- and 68 degrees (Fahrenheit). sure during the daytime Camping, hiking, and gen- for Agricultural Safety and Health, ral secretion of melatonin, a This promotes sound sleep • Underlying medical or eral outdoor activities have Out and UNMC, Central States Center for hormone that infl uences our and restorative activities dur- physical issues become a staple of Steve and Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha, circadian rhythms. Melatonin ing sleep. • Food/drink consumed my lives in Colorado. We’ve about NE levels in our blood increase “In regard to light, follow before bedtime always been fairly active out- with Fifty years ago, adults av- during evening hours, caus- the sun,” Harris says. “In the • Lack of physical activity doors-people, but the persis- eraged between 8 and 8.5 ing us to feel drowsy. morning, awaken to bright during the day tence of Covid-19 has pushed Emily Lammers hours of sleep each night. To- When we are exposed to light and during the evening • “Chatter in the head” – us to continually seek out day, that number is down to bright light, our melatonin dim the lights.” can’t stop thoughts new outdoor hikes and for- meant, but a wilderness area 7 or 7.5 hours. production is directly inhib- Among the important ac- Adults who get less than ests to explore. We’ve taken is an area where the land Hectic lifestyles and ad- ited. Not only do we feel we tivities that occur while we six hours of sleep per night up mountain biking, rafting, is in a natural state and im- vances in technology - such don’t need to sleep, some sleep are detoxifi cation, re- are fi ve times more likely to and even purchased a “side- pact from human activity is as in-home entertainment, studies have shown that low- pair of traumatized muscles be obese and have a 56% in- by-side” ATV, a CF Moto (es- minimal), including Sangre computers, cell phones, etc. er melatonin levels may be (including our heart), and crease in risk for Type 2 dia- sentially a smaller version of de Cristo Wilderness where – have probably played a role associated with cancer. support for cognitive func- betes. a Polaris Ranger) to take on Steve and I were camping at in keeping people up longer “When we don’t get tions that help us retain in- Sleepiness accounts for trail rides. We did one such the Alvarado Campground. in the evening. And due to enough sleep, we are at risk formation we acquired dur- the highest number of fa- drive during a visit to the The Sangre de Cristo how LED (light-emitting di- for so many health prob- ing daytime hours. tal single-car run-off-the- San Isabel National Forest in (which translates to “Blood odes) lighting from our de- lems,” Susan Harris, Uni- “Without adequate sleep, road car accidents, with up Colorado. I will get into our of Christ”) Wilderness cov- vices and in-home use of versity of Nebraska Exten- we tend to make poor deci- to 6,000 fatal crashes each ATV drive next week (it’s a ers a long, narrow swatch LED bulbs affect our body’s sion Educator – Rural Health, sions and our physical ac- year that may be caused by doozy) but I want to take of 220,803 acres of land and circadian rhythms, we may Wellness and Safety, says. tions may be clumsy,” Harris drowsy drivers. time to provide some back- are the southernmost sub- not feel sleepy even when we “Adequate sleep has a posi- says. “Studies have revealed “Each year, the Nation- ground on San Isabel Forest range of the Rocky Moun- know it’s past our bedtime. tive impact on our metabo- that adolescents in a farm en- al Highway Traffi c Safe- to set the scene for what end- tains. It’s rumored that the LED lights produce blue lism, so lack of sleep can ac- vironment are two to three ty Administration reports ed up taking place there. name of the range comes wavelengths. During the day, tually lead to obesity. When times more likely to be in- that 100,000 police-reported San Isabel is part of a for- from the reddish colors that this can help boost attention, we get enough sleep, it helps jured if they’re sleep de- crashes involve drowsy driv- est and wilderness complex refl ect off the mountains at reaction times, and mood. us deal with stress, we tend prived. Adequate sleep time ing,” Harris says. that includes Pike Nation- sunrise and sunset. We were However, exposure to light to have a better mood and a for adolescents is between While over-the-counter al Forest and Cimarron and lucky enough to see this phe- higher energy level. 9 and 10 hours. It’s not un- (OTC) sleep-inducing prod- Comanche National Grass- nomenon every evening as Adequate sleep gener- common for this age group to ucts are readily available, lands. This are covers nearly the clouds that pervaded for ally causes us to live lon- regularly experience less than Harris warns that they aren’t 3 million acres between the a majority of the day moved New @ the ger, enhances our memory seven hours of sleep.” a substitute for “real sleep.” prairies of western Kansas out in the evenings. and makes us more creative. Children between the ages “The next-day drowsiness to some of Colorado’s high- Suffi ce it to say that there Our appearance improves of seven and eight, who get or ‘hangover effect’ can re- are incredible views in this Library est peaks along the Continen- when we get between 8 and less than eight hours of sleep sult in impaired balance and park whether you enjoy tal Divide. In fact, the for- Mary Breitling 9 hours of sleep. Sleep re- per night, are more likely to driving performance,” Har- trees, alpine lakes, or mas- searchers know we also have be hyperactive, inattentive ris says. “Those who regular- est contains 19 of Colorado’s Director, Hand County Public Library sive mountain peaks that fewer food cravings, are pro- and impulsive. ly use these types of products 53 “fourteeners” (peaks over 605-853-3693 look down on the vast, emp- tected from cancer and de- Sleep studies have also may experience dizziness, 14,000 feet high), includ- [email protected] ing Mount Elbert, the highest ty plain below. Our time mentia and are less suscepti- demonstrated that being constipation, and may be- there was thoroughly enjoy- point in Colorado. We are “Thankful to Be ble to illnesses like colds and awake for extended peri- come dependent on the prod- able, after we got past our The forest also has seven Stuffed with Knowledge” fl u. ods of time causes an indi- uct.” life or death situation in the designated wilderness areas at the Hand County Library “When we’re adequate- vidual to react as those they Harris points out that the Sangre de Cristo, which I will (I had to look up what this this month. Feel free to stop ly rested, we have less risk of were intoxicated. Going with- ingredients in OTC sleep cover next week. down and check out the new heart attack, stroke and dia- out sleep for 21 hours affects products are the same as display. There are also great betes,” Harris says. “Our cog- bodily functions in the same those found in antihistamine books to choose from as well. nitive abilities improve and manner as a blood alcohol products. For the children, we are our ability to maintain infor- content level of .08, the legal Tips for improving sleep Respecting (and recruiting) “Picking from Our Patch mation that we’ve learned is intoxication level. habits include: of Great Books.” Remem- also increased.” “If you’re up all night, • Get direct sunlight or law enforcement ber, preschool story time has On the farm, it’s easy to it will affect your body as photo therapy light be- Governor Kristi Noem communities safe and strong. gone virtual this year. A new become sleep deprived due to though you are highly intox- tween 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. It has been a tough year While other states and cities theme will be added each the hectic nature of seasons icated,” Harris says. “If you • Start dimming lights in- for the rule of law and law are demonizing police offi - month. Please go to our web- such as calving, planting and have a night where you don’t doors at sunset or a cou- enforcement in certain parts cers, we’re forging a different site:handcounty.yoursdli- harvest. The unpredictabili- get any sleep, don’t climb ple hours prior to bed- of our country. Violent crime path. I recently announced brary.organd click on the ty of daily farm activities can into your tractor the next time has surged in big cities na- a recruitment campaign to preschool story time link also lead to long hours and morning.” • Eat unprocessed foods tionwide, and some politi- fi ll open positions within to watch some fun stories less sleep. Some causes of insomnia and drink plenty of water cians have gutted offi cers’ South Dakota’s Departments and learn how to complete In her research and include: • Limit caffeine intake to ability to respond to tough of Public Safety, Corrections, the craft. Craft items can be through interviewing sleep • Snoring mornings situations. Rioting and loot- and Game, Fish and Parks. picked up at the library to experts and specialists, Har- • Restless leg syndrome • Stop watching TV, using ing have devastated many To law enforcement across complete at home. ris has learned that there are (RLS) a computer or other de- communities. And calls to the country, if you are in a New fi ction titles include: three important keys to sup- • Frequent trips to the vices at least one hour “defund the police” have city or state that no longer re- Leave the World Behind by port the proper function of bathroom before bedtime. turned into actual budget spects the hard work that you Rumann Alam; Every Kind our circadian rhythm. • Lack of bright light expo- cuts for the offi cers who do do to keep your neighbors of Wicked by Lisa Black; “Believe it or not, getting so much to keep us safe. safe, South Dakota is open Thick as Thieves* by Sandra up at the same time each day So far this year in New for you. We’d love to have Brown; Total Power by Vince is one of the most impor- York City, more than 2,000 you join us. Flynn; The Searcher by Tana tant things a person ca do to NYPD offi cers have resigned The career opportunities French; The Night Swim* by maintain circadian rhythm because more than $1 bil- available in South Dakota Megan Goldin; Transcendent function,” she says. “Also, lion dollars was cut from the are ideal for individuals who Kingdom* by Yaa Gyasi; Point while we often think about NYPD budget. To date, resig- want to live, work, and play of Danger: Triple Threat #1 by staying warm while we sleep, nations are up 87% from last in a state that respects free- Irene Hannon; Regretting You it’s actually necessary for our year, and those resignations dom and personal responsi- by Colleen Hoover; Things in body to cool down a few de- include the Chief of Patrol. bility. We offer competitive Jars by Jess Kidd; The Thurs- grees when we sleep.” As Seattle looks at cutting benefi ts for our employees, day Murder Club by Rich- The recommended sleep- $49 million dollars from its and we have the friendliest ard Osman; The Book of Two ing temperature for a bed- police department (on top of tax environment in the na- Ways* by Jodi Picoult; The room is between 60 degrees cuts already made), they too tion. Girl in Cabin 13: Emma Grif- are seeing mass resignations. America is the greatest fi n Mystery #1; Shadows in In September, for example, nation this world has ever Death* by J.D. Robb; The Li- more than twice as many res- known, and that didn’t hap- brarian of Boone’s Hollow by ignations were announced as pen by accident. Our country Kim Vogel Sawyer; The Re- any month on record. Seattle is great because of our ide- turn* by Nicholas Sparks; Police Chief Carmen Best re- als, specifi cally our respect Little Disasters by Sarah signed earlier this year, say- for equality, freedom, and op- Vaughan; Roommaid by Sari- ing that she was put “in a po- portunity. But we can only ah Wilson. sition destined to fail” due to achieve these ideals if we New in nonfi ction: Forgot- budget cuts to a department also respect the rule of law ten Ellis Island: The Extraor- already understaffed. and the men and women in dinary Story of America’s Im- Minneapolis is expect- law enforcement who work migrant Hospital by Lorie ing more than three times as every day to uphold it. Conway; Skinnytaste Meal many offi cers to resign by To law enforcement al- Prep: Healthy Make-Ahead March of 2021 as in a normal ready serving us in South Da- Meals and Freezer Recipes to year. Portland saw more than kota, thank you! We support Simplify Your Life by Gina 100 consecutive days of un- you, and we will continue to Homolka; The Daughters of rest as police budgets have stand with you each and ev- Yalta: the Churchills, Roos- been cut (with more cuts pro- ery day. South Dakota will evelts, and Harrimans : A Sto- posed), and offi cer retire- also continue to respect the ry of Love and War by Grace ments hit a record high in key principles that make Catherine Katz; Overstated: A August. The story repeats in America special, even if oth- Coast to Coast Roast of the 50 big city after big city. er cities and states won’t. So States by Colin Quinn; Think It doesn’t have to be this together, please remember to Like a Monk: Train Your way. In South Dakota, we thank law enforcement for Mind for Peace and Purpose salute law enforcement for everything that they do. 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Donna Mae Kissner 1961 – 2020 from the fi les of the compiled by Jeanie Hartman Donna Mae Kissner, 59, In 2007, Donna moved Ree Heights Review :kcaB gnikooL died of natural causes at her to Blachford House in Mill- home in Rapid City on er. While in Miller she October 29, 1920 (Supple- cancelling machine which International Harvester Com- by the architects. Thurs, October 29, worked at The Mill- ment to the REVIEW) will do away with cancel- pany. They returned Friday Marie Fawcett was the 2020. er Press as a jan- The voters of Hand Coun- ling by hand, letters and post evening. lucky 4-Her selected this Funeral servic- itor and made ty will vote at the coming cards. These machines are November 6, 1970 year’s recipient of the Mill- es were at Hyke many friends. election in regard to the issu- not readily handed out by the Winners in the Judging er C & C calf. The 535 pound Funeral Home Donna stayed ing of bonds in the amount of post offi ce department and and Showmanship Classes calf, a Simmental-Hereford in Redfi eld on a short time at $60,000 and to pay the bonds gives some credit to our of- at the Central South Dako- Charolais cross, will be raised Wed., Novem- the South Da- at the expiration of 30 years. fi ce and postmaster to be rat- ta Calf Show received their by Marie and shown at next ber 4, 2020, kota Develop- The hospital will be built at ed among those qualifying trophies from Bob Blach- year’s 4-H Achievement Days followed by mental Cen- the County Seat and will be for one of these modern ma- ford, president of the Civ- held in August. The calf was burial at the ter in Redfi eld, built, supervised and main- chines. A daughter was born ic and Commerce Associa- selected from the herd of Rockham Grace but then, in tained by the County. The to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Steele on tion Trophies were awarded Lowell Droz. Cemetery. 2015, was for- County Commissioners will Sat., November 1. to Kim Fawcett, Ree Heights, Minnie Poindexter, 83, of Donna Mae tunate enough appoint a Board of Trustees November 1, 1940 Junior Judging Champion; Pierre died Tues., October 28, was born a twin to move to the consisting of fi ve members, In Wednesday’s gootball Lynn Goodall, Senior Judging at the Hand County Memo- to her sister Darlene Black Hills Works one of which shall be an ex- game, two boys of the local Champion; Robert Steptoe, rial Hospital. She is survived Faye on June 12, 1961, supported Parkview perienced graduate trained team received injuries. Jim- Grand Champion Charolais by one daughter Sandra Poin- in Redfi eld to Herman and Apartments in Rapid City nurse who will be at the hos- mie Scott received a shoul- Cross Heifer Calf; and Wayne dexter; two sons, T.J. Poind- Edna (Mommer) Kissner. She where she lived out the re- pital at all times and act as der injury fnd Delton Meehan Fawcett, Champion Hereford exter, Ree Heights; and H.A. grew up on a farm north of mainder of her life. She was superintendent. injured his right arm. Both Steer Calf. Poindexter, Miller; fi ve grand- Rockham. employed at the hospital in On May 1, 1920, the Miller boys wert rated at the Miller Kim Fawcett placed fi rst children and ten great-grand- Donna attended the Rock- Rapid City where she liked to Hospital was opened by Drs. hospital. Don’t miss the Ju- in the Junior Division Judg- children. ham Public School until third joke around with her super- McWhorter and Wheelock. nior Class play, “Little Miss ing Contest and took home November 2, 1990 grade and then the special visors Mike and Trena. Don- For years, the people of Hand Hitchhiker,” an amusing and the trophy presented by Hand Betty Fink, Farmington, education program at Faulk- na was her happiest in Rapid County had been forced to go entertaining play. Those tak- County State Bank/ Susanne NM, Erlyn Beck, Ft. Pierre, ton Public School until 1978, City and made many friends to Huron or Pierre for surgi- ing pare are Eileen, Thomp- Fawcett wpm $5.00 from Rex- Allen Schaefers, Watertown when she entered the Huron there who loved her. cal treatment, hospital treat- son, Amanda and her daugh- all Drug for second place. and Margie and Jeff Parme- Area Adjustment Training Donna was preceded in ment or sickness. ter, Lizabeth. Thirty-seven Masons of ly, Miller, were Sunday sup- Center (HAATC) in Huron death by a brother, Karl The private enterprise Fighting hard, the deter- District 27 gathered at Speirs per guests at the Delton and with the goal of learning life (1963), her mother Edna should not be confused with mined Ree Warriors downed Lodge in Ree Heights on Fri- Carole Beck home. Afternoon skills and vocational training. (1999) and her father Her- the movement now before the Wessington six 52-13 to day evening, Oct 30, to wel- visitors were Dot, Allen and She lived in the 4th Street man (2009). She is survived the voters for a County Hos- maintain their undefeated re- come Grand Master of South Debbie Hanson and Rache- house congregate living un- by her siblings, Linda (Ber- pital, owned and operated by cord for the season and to Dakota, Paul B. Slocum. Slo- al Hanson of Highmore and til 1981. Then she moved nie) Koch, Darlene (Mike) the County. win the championship of the cum addressed the group Garner Sivertsen. to the 1030 house congre- Kaelin, and Dale (Angie) November 5, 1920 Breezy Plains Conference. and stressed the importance Weekend guests for hunt- gate home. She also lived in Kissner. She is also survived A great Republican land- Delton Meehan led the scor- of keeping the Lodges ac- ing and visiting in the home four foster homes and the by nieces and nephews Jessi- slide took place as Harding ing with 38 points. Vernon tive in the small towns. Dis- of Don and Ethel Deuter were Blue Bird Apartments in Hu- ca Lyon, Kelly (Tyler) Brown, won the election as the next Sivertsen and Bill Freeman trict Master Delton E. Starke Ed Deuter, Whitney and An- ron. She enjoyed her work at Travis (Stacia) Koch, John President of the United States each scored a touchdown from Harrold also addressed drew of New Berlin, WI; Lin- the HAATC and was one of (Annie) Kissner, Marcie Kiss- with 339 electors voting. while Elyea was outstanding the group. da Amen, Lindsey and Na- their better producers putting ner and Mollie Kissner and Norbeck won the US Senate for the Warriors. November 7, 1980 than from MN; and Laura knots in strings, putting pul- by eight, soon to be nine, seat, McMaster the Gover- Mrs. C.W. Speirs accompa- A cost estimate to repair and Gar Headrick, Ryan and leys on knotted strings, snap- great nieces and nephews. nor’s race and U.S.G. Cherry nied by Margery Burge, Mari- the Ree Heights School build- Jared of Lincoln, NE. ping 3-M clips, and working Paid Obituary was elected Senator. In Ree on Voelker and Jim Tobiassen ing was presented by an ar- To all the people who were on the Gandy assembly line. Heights, the election passed drove to Brookings on Friday chitectural representative at a beginning to believe that we off nicely. The town voters afternoon where the former special meeting of the School would never get into the new Galan Wallman Service Notice cast their ballots at J.S. Puff- three attended the Hobo Day Board on Tuesday evening. post offi ce, the report this er’s offi ce with 128 voting. program on Saturday. An estimate of $143,000 morning, October 22 we are Galan Wallman, 79, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, Ree Heights Township voted November 3, 1950 would make the building en- there. The moving was done Nov. 4, 2020, at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Mill- at the Ree Merc Lumber Of- Don Kelly suffered the ergy-effi cent and make nec- on Sunday so the mail could er. fi ce and 39 votes were cast. loss of all four fi ngers of his essary repairs to keep the come in this morning without There will be a walk-through visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 The women turned out very left hand last Friday eve- structure in good condition interruption. p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Reck Funeral Home, Miller. well and everybody was in ning when his hand became according to the study made Mask and social distancing are recommended. Private funeral good spirits. caught in the new corn picker and burial at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller, will be at a later date. A Republican Rally was which he was using. At this Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Ga- announced for Ree Heights writing, he is getting along as State threatened and endangered lan’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net. last Friday night. Several of well as can be expected. those interested in the recent Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hammill species status reviews available Roberta Harvey Service Notice campaign came from Miller of Ree Heights and MR. and PIERRE, S.D. – In Septem- Moving forward with the Roberta Harvey, 93, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, Nov. but the local people had for- Mrs. Marvin Schultz of Tulare ber, the South Dakota Game, next review, GFP is provid- 3, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Miller. gotten about the rally. There drove to Sioux City early Sat- Fish and Parks (GFP) Com- ing an opportunity for peo- Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, were six speakers and fi ve in urday morning where they at- mission completed its bien- ple to suggest future chang- 2020, at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller, with Rev. Dr. the audience. tended the WNAX farm pro- nial review of the state list es through a form on their Brian Jones offi ciating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery. Fastwalker, the noted In- gram where members of the of threatened and endan- website. The nomination A walk-through visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, dian Scout, died in his te- Don McNeil Breakfast Club gered species, with no chang- form includes information Nov. 13, 2020, at Reck Funeral Home. Mask and social dis- pee north of Miller last Friday appeared. The trip was won es made. The North Ameri- GFP needs to consider new tancing are required at all services. and his body was taken back by the Hammills from the can river otter was removed listings or delistings. These The funeral service will be livestreamed on the funer- to the Mission southwest of Swift Meat Company. from the list earlier in 2020 nominations will be evaluat- al home website. Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been en- here by his son and fami- Mr. and Mrs. Clare Ca- after meeting its state delist- ed by GFP staff and other ex- trusted with Roberta’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuner- ly for burial. His son, John hoon returned home Sun- ing goals. perts for potential Commis- alhome.net Blake, says his father was day evening from their vaca- The 2020 Status Reviews sion recommendations. 87 years old. He has rescued tion trip. They traveled as far refl ect new information gath- Completed nomination captive whites from hostile south as El Paso, TX, and re- ered since 2018 on the 21 forms must be submitted to e, the family of Carol Ann Wangsness, tribes and was a good man. turned home by way of Den- species in South Dakota list- [email protected] The Monday noon passen- ver, CO. They visited Jackie ed as state threatened or en- by Dec. 31, 2020. These nom- Wwould like to sincerely thank everyone ger train was stuck in snow Struse and Theron Phinney dangered. GFP invites the inations will be considered between here and Huron, so who are stationed at Camp that sent cards, fl owers, donations, and came to public to review the Sta- and included in the evalua- was late. We had very heavy Carson, CO, and spent a few tus Reviews and provide any tion process for the next re- her visitation and funeral. With Covid running snow on Sunday and Monday days with Clare’s folks at feedback. view in 2022 but all melted on Tuesday. Spearfi sh. rampant, it was truly a miracle so many were November 7, 1930 October 28, 1960 The American History The Rev. David J. Brown Custer State Park to hold able to attend. Carol will be greatly missed by class, under the direction of attended the national Con- Mr. Harmon, conducted a vocation of Town Country her family, friends, and the many mock-election last Tuesday. Churches, at Denver, CO, Oct. Annual Bison Auction The polls, set up in the li- 18-20. CUSTER, S.D. – The 2020 “An online auction al- people whose lives she touched. brary, were open during the Jack Lackey, Rapid City, th th Custer State Park Fall Classic lows people from all over God bless, school hours to all 7 and 8 arrived Friday to spend a few Bison Auction will be held the country to participate,” graders and the high school days pheasant hunting, stay- on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the noted Chad Kremer, bison Darrell, Melissa, students. The practice elec- ing at the Francis Deuter park’s visitor center where herd manager. “Having a Angela, JD tion is for the purpose of in- home. 436 head will be available for video auction rather than a structing the students in the Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mc- sale. live auction also reduces the and families rules for voting so that when Gee left Mon., October 17 This year’s offerings in- stress on the buffalo and ex- they are old enough to vote, from Pierre, traveling by clude 10 mature bred cows, pedites the entire process.” they will have no diffi culty plane to New Orleans, LA, 69 mature open cows, 5 two- For the past 55 years, doing so. to attend the National Retail year-old bred heifers, 12 Custer State Park has made Another improvement in Farm Equipment Association open two-year-old heifers, its surplus bison available for our post offi ce facilities is the convention, as guests of the 41 yearling heifers, 66 heif- sale to the private sector. Last er calves, 138 bull calves, 81 year, the bison auction raised yearling bulls, 6 two-year- over $600,000. The money old breeding bulls and 8 two- raised from the sale supports St. Liborious Catholic Church, 17985 354th Ave, Orient MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS year-old grade bulls. continued operations of the Father Christopher Hughes, Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, The video and online auc- park, which includes ongoing COMMUNITY 1025 East 3rd Avenue, Miller, tion will begin at 10 a.m. fencing needs, range manage- Pleasant Valley Community Church, 21530 SD Hwy. 45, Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday MDT at the Custer State Park ment and noxious weed con- Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stewart, Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. visitor center, located 15 trol, timber thinning and fa- Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., NAZARENE miles east of Custer on High- cility maintenance. Broadcasted to vehicle in the parking lot Nazarene Church, 215 West 9th St., Miller, way 16A, near the junction of For additional infor- St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd Street NW, St. 605-996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., the Wildlife Loop Road and mation about the upcom- Lawrence, 853-3753, Jason Watson, Teaching Pas- Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Highway 16A. ing bison auction, visit gfp. tor, Jim Hofman, Family Life Pastor, Derrick DiGi- PRESBYTERIAN The internet auction, go- sd.gov/pages/buffalo-auc- ulio Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Services online ing on its ninth year, has tion, call Custer State Park at ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday School 11:10 a.m. millerpresby.com, 321 West 1st Avenue, Miller, helped reach buyers who 605.255.4515 or email ques- New Beginnings Worship Center, 1123 East 3rd St., LUTHERAN 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian Jones, wouldn’t have been reached tions to CusterStatePark@ Miller, 853-2558, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave., Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., in the past. state.sd.u BAPTIST Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday Worship First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, First Baptist Church, 902 N. Broadway Ave., 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SONday School 3:45 p.m., Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, Youth Group 6:00 p.m.,Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. via Facebook, METHODIST Rose Hill, 37044 213th Street, Wessington, There’s no place like home... Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. via Facebook First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Avenue, Mill- Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. CATHOLIC er, 853-3656, MillerMethodistChurch.weebly.com, Get all the news from St. Ann Catholic Church, 709 East 4th Street, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, worship Sunday mornings Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, 10:30 a.m. online also, Sunday School 9:30 a.m; home each week – Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m., youth grades 6-12.

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Submitted | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 Submitted | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 HAND COUNTY’S Pen of Three Feeder Calves won third overall at the Western Junior Livestock Show. Pictured are, L-R: HAND COUNTY’S Pen of Three Breeding Calves won fi fth overall at the Western Junior Livestock Show. Pictured are, L-R: Jessie Coyle, April Fallis, Payton Beare, Landon Coyle, and Olivia Odden. Cole Cavenee, April Fallis, Olivia Odden, Jessie Coyle, Payton Beare, and Landon Coyle. Hand County youth exhibit at 2020 Western Junior Livestock, Family and Consumer Sciences Show Compiled by Chris Maupin Livestock and Family and be a two day show partici- The 58th Annual Western Consumer Sciences Show pated in by youth and adults Family and Consumer Sci- in many many areas. They from many states. Likewise ence Show was held Octo- are now in college and high many people have been do- ber 7-10, 2020, at the Central school. Krecia addressed the nors who have helped pro- States Fairgrounds in Rap- audience and stressed how vide funding for the annual id City. While this is called a much the show had helped show. show, it consists of various her children and the special Results for youth from contests for developing life friendships and bonds that Hand County are as follows: skills that 4-Hers, youth, and continue with volunteers of Olivia Odden: Beginner: adults may participate in. the shows. The family has Measuring, purple; Produce, It runs in conjunction with been supportive of the show blue; Meat ID, purple; Market the Western Junior Livestock by contributing both items gilt - 2nd place and Purple Show. The 2020 FCS Show and money to the Silent Auc- ribbon; Market barrow - 3rd had 175 contestants with tion and their family busi- and Purple; Market barrow- over 450 entries. The contes- ness, “The Cattle Business 7th and Blue; Red Angus Se- tants came from South Dako- Weekly “ has promoted and nior Bull Calf - 1st and Pur- ta, Wyoming, Nebraska and encouraged many to partici- ple; Red Angus Junior Heifer Montana. pate in the show. Calf - 2nd Purple; Charolais The show is volunteer run Nate Anderson, Sturgis Composite Jr Heifer Calf- 4th by a group of people from also addressed the audience Purple; Charolais Jr Heifer South Dakota and Wyoming. at the awards presentation as Calf- 1st Purple; Maine Feed- The contests are bread bak- he told about the Denver trip er Heifer- 3rd Purple; Charo- ing, meat identifi cation, fam- that he was lucky enough to lais Feeder Steer- 1st Purple; ily life photo, scrapbook pag- have won for his participa- Red Angus Feeder Steer- 1st es, home living, place setting, tion in the show. Anderson Purple and Champion Red fashion revue both sewn and used his public speaking and Angus Feeder Steer; Purple in Submitted | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 purchased, public presenta- former modeling skills to en- both Beef and Swine Show- HAND COUNTY YOUTH exhibiting at the 2020 WJLS were, L-R: Cole Cavenee, Jessie Coyle, Mark Cavenee, Noah Odden, tion, ingredient measuring, courage younger members manship; 3rd place Beginner April Fallis, Olivia Odden, and Payton Beare. Not pictured was Landon Coyle. Family and Consumer Scienc- to work hard so they could in the Plant ID contest; Re- Landon Coyle: Champi- es judging, Produce ID and win the trip. He is a student serve Champion Skill-a-thon on Charolais Bull; Reserve judging, and a Family and at South Dakota School of Team; Purple Ribbon in the Charolais Feeder Heifer; 4th Consumer Sciences Skill-a Mines and Technology where Place Setting contest in Class Charolais Breeding Thon. The public viewed the he is studying to be a bio- April Fallis: Shorthorn Heifer exhibits after many contests medical engineer. Plus feeder steer – Cham- Jessie Coyle: Beginner: and the Saturday contests The Western Junior Home pion; Jr Livestock judging – Produce, blue; 3rd Overall were followed by an honoree Economics Show which is 22nd overall Beginner Beef Showmanship; tea, public fashion show and now referred to as the West- Payton Beare: Futuri- Reserve Charolais Compos- awards presentation. ern Family and Consumer ty Beef—purple and reserve ite Breeding Heifer; Reserve This year the Board of Di- Sciences Show was started in champion Shorthorn Plus Feeder Heifer; rectors of the Western Fam- 1962 as a companion show to Mark Cavenee: Futuri- Charolais Breeding Heifer— ily and Consumer Scienc- the Western Junior Livestock ty Breeding Beef—purple, 2nd purple es Show recognized as their Show which was 25 years Champion Carcass; Short- Hand County Pen of honoree, the Leddy Fami- old at the time. The fi rst con- horn Plus market steer - blue; Three Breeding - 5th place; ly of Stockhom. Donnie and tests were a Dairy Food Dem- Plant ID - junior 2nd place Hand County Pen of Three Krecia attended the honor- onstration and Dress Revue. Cole Cavenee: Shorthorn Markets – 3rd place Submitted | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 ee tea. The three children of It has grown with the help plus Junior heifer calf - pur- Susi Odden, Adult: Top APRIL FALLIS exhibited the Champion Shorthorn Plus steer at the Western the family, Kiera, Kadon and of 4-Hers, parents, Extension ple, Reserve champion Adult in FCS Skill-A-Thon, Junior Livestock Show. Korbin competed in both the personnel and volunteers to purple It’s time for the annual Miller FFA Fruit Sale

Submitted | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 Submitted | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 ON SALE NOW COLE CAVENEE exhibited the Reserve Shorthorn Plus at the Western Junior JESSIE COYLE exhibited the Reserve Charolais Composite Heifer at the Western through Livestock Show. Junior Livestock Show. Nov. 15 NO NEED TO HIDE YOUR • • • • Selling 1/2 & Full Boxes • • • • Apples: Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn RUSTLER Sunkist Navel Oranges • Clementine • Grapefruit Pineapples • Pears PRIDE Small, Medium & Large Mixed Boxes Contact any Miller FFA member, Mr. Ketelhut Protect yourself in style! (853-2455), or order online: MyFruitSale.com Click on “shop”, enter code: 6C2XM6. Your order  e Miller Press $6 will be delivered by a Miller FFA member. Submitted | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 114 W Third Street | Miller, SD tax included OLIVIA ODDEN exhibited the Champion Red Angus bull calf at the Western 605-853-3575 | www.TheMillerPress.com Expected Delivery: December 4 Junior Livestock Show.  www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020

NSF project to build farmers’ confi dence in precision AG technologies Interpreting results Building farmer’s confi - dence in precision agriculture technologies is the goal of a of a soil sample National Science Foundation project led by Maaz Gardezi, Soil testing is a valuable an assistant professor of so- tool that can be used to tailor ciology and rural studies and fertility applications to needs an affi liate faculty of natu- for a specifi c crop in a specif- ral resource management at ic fi eld or area. It saves pro- South Dakota State Univer- ducers money, prevents yield sity. “Precision agriculture losses, reduces the chance of Ruth Beck, SDSU Extension Agronomist over application of nutrients technologies, such as arti- and protects the environ- due to cold soils. fi cial intelligence-based de- ment. Soil testing is a fairly Phosphorus recommen- cision support systems, use cheap investment, especial- dations are based on esti- localized farm data to gener- ly when compared to the in- mates of phosphorus sol- ate site-specifi c recommen- vestment many producers ubility in the soil not the dations on when to plant, make in fertilizer each year. total amount of phospho- seed, spray and harvest. Yet, Taking advantage of this re- rus. The right soil test some farmers lack confi - quires doing a proper job of to use for estimating the dence in these recommenda- gathering soil samples that amount of plant available tions and have concerns with represent each fi eld or part of phosphorus (P) inthe soil data ownership and privacy, a fi eld. The second step is to solution depends on soil which can impede the adop- have the proper soil test test- pH. The Olsen P test (so- tion of these precision ag ing procedures performed on dium bicarbonate extract) tools,” Gardezi explained. Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 24, 2020 these samples. This will pro- works best in soils that The four-year, $3 million IMAGES FROM DRONES, such as the ones research associate Deepak Joshi of SDSU’s Department of Agronomy, Horticul- vide the basis for making a have a pH of 6-7.5. Soils NSF project will use a unique ture and Plant Science is preparing to take, will be used along with sensor data to help South Dakota farmers reduce fertilizer recommendation. with lower pH will use the approach to develop, test and nitrate leaching. The work will be part of a National Science Foundation project, led by assistant professor of sociology Soil testing laboratories of- Bray or Mehlich extrac- implement new precision and rural studies Maaz Gardezi, to build farmers’ confi dence in precision agriculture technologies. fer a large number of differ- tion procedures.Phosphorus agriculture tools and pub- sponsibly, including who will sensor technologies will seek The other two groups will ent soil testing packages. It is availability levels do not fl uc- lic policies that are socially use it, who will not and what to reduce the environmental receive a new computation- important to choose one that tuate year to year like nitrate and economically feasible for will it replace. It’s a balanced impact of phosphorus, while al model developed through fi ts your needs but does not nitrogen levels. Crops grown farmers, rural communities overview of how innovation the focus will be on nitrates deep learning and AI-based run unnecessary procedures. under long-term no-till and the environment. should be done.” in South Dakota. algorithms that also takes Most producers will test for management are typically “Our approach is using a Tackling sustainability in What the researchers learn into account data privacy one or more of the macro-nu- found to require lower soil network of farmers, nongov- two states can lead to tracking how and will also receive training trients (nitrogen, phospho- test P levels for successful ernmental organizations, in- The on-farm research will much carbon is being stored on how to use the new mod- rus, potassium) and selected production or growth than dustry representatives and involve 48 farmers—24 in in soil, which, for instance, el. In addition, one of these secondary and micronutri- that needed by crops grown extension agents, not just South Dakota and 24 in Ver- may help South Dakota corn groups will receive perfor- ents as determined by the in tilled systems. as users, but as co-design- mont. To do this, he will be ethanol meet California’s low mance-based money for re- crop and the fi eld. Pick the Many soils across SD ers and co-evaluators of tech- working with two University carbon fuel standard. ducing nitrate leaching. package that gives you the contain fairly high levels of nology,” Gardezi said. Other of Vermont faculty—profes- Offering incentives, evaluat- “We want to fi gure out information you need for potassium (K). Responses SDSU faculty working on the sor of civil and environmen- ing models whether farmers’ trust in your soil. Having good long- to application of potassium project are Distinguished Pro- tal engineering Donna Rizzo Participating farmers will new precision ag tools is de- term records is important. fertilizers can occur due to fessor David Clay in agron- and professor of public policy collect data on nitrates and/ veloped through a better, Estimates of nitrogen compaction, water-logging, omy, horticulture and plant and computer science Asim or phosphorus using aeri- more secure computational availability vary widely in disease or mechanical dam- science and assistant profes- Zia. al drone sensors and ground- model, enhanced hands-on different areas. In the Great age to roots, or drought. sor John McMaine in agri- “This is the fi rst time this based sensors deployed training, performance-based Plains it is common to use Responses to the chloride cultural and biosystems engi- (living laboratory) approach across their fi elds. Each par- incentives or via implement- deep soil testing (2 to 4 ft) to component of potash fertil- neering. will be applied to agriculture ticipant will receive a basic ing all of the above” Gar- measure nitrate-N in the soil. izer have been common in The living laboratory ap- in two distinct regions in the monetary incentive to enroll dezi said. The study results The pounds per acre of ni- crops like wheat. proach considers the needs United States,” Gardezi said. in the study. will help researchers develop trate nitrogen measured in Testing for sulphur and and concerns of those who Vermont has a diverse organ- The farmers will then be workshops to train farmers a soil from a soil test is an zinc is common for crops will use and benefi t from ic agricultural sector as well divided into four groups. The and curriculum for precision absolute value at the time like corn and sorghum that these technologies during the as dairy farming, while the control group will analyze its agriculture students. of soil testing. However al- are responsive to these ele- initial stages of product de- South Dakota cropping sys- data using an established ag- “Eventually, we hope that though this value is a refl ec- ments. velopment. “For example, tems tends to focus on corn ronomic model. “This will this level of care and respon- tion of the nitrate nitrogen SDSU primarily bases fer- farmers will be evaluating and soybeans. be the baseline group,” Gar- sibility in the innovation pro- available at the time of sam- tilizer recommendations on these technologies and will Though the SDSU re- dezi noted.Another group cess can build stronger hu- pling, it is not necessarily a fi eld research and crop re- be teaching each other and searchers have some West will use the established mod- man-machine networks that refl ection of the amount of sponses from within South us—through in-depth inter- River partners with large el and then earn additional will result in greater sustain- nitrate nitrogen that will be Dakota. Therefore after soil views and experimental de- ranches, most of the farms dollars based on the extent ability for agriculture nation- available in the future. Soil tests results are received, fer- sign— how to use these tools in the study will be with- to which it reduces nitrate wide,” he concluded. nitrate nitrogen levels can tilizer application rates can and how to improve them,” in a one- to two-hour drive leaching. change through mineraliza- be determined by referring to Gardezi explained. from Brookings. About a doz- tion of soil organic matter the SDSU publication EC750, At the same time, involv- en undergraduate and gradu- and through nitrogen losses Fertilizer Recommendation ing nonprofi t organizations ate students will be involved from leaching or denitrifi ca- Guide for SD. Since fertiliz- and industry experts in the with on-farm sampling, inter- tion. The fact that plant avail- er recommendations can vary research will help balance views and simulation exercis- able nitrogen fl uctuates is from lab to lab, it is recom- artifi cial intelligence-based es each year. the reason it is recommend- mended that any recommen- innovations with societal The goal is not only to use ed that soil sampling be per- dations made by private labs needs and environmental de- the precision ag technologies formed in spring, just prior be compared to the SDSU mands,” he noted. to reduce nutrient leaching, to planting or late in the fall, recommendations, as these Gardezi sees this research but also increase crop and when mineralization and oth- have been developed for as having “a far-reaching im- livestock productivity, Gar- er soil processes that cause South Dakota. pact on how we approach in- dezi noted. In Vermont, the these changes have slowed novation collectively and re- South Dakota Farm Bureau to Hold 103rd Annual Convention Forward Together is the pride in our policy develop- property tax conversation A complete schedule and theme for the 103rd Annu- ment process that is shap- will feature Lesley Coyle, online registration can be al South Dakota Farm Bureau ing South Dakota’s future with the South Dakota Dept. found at www.sdfbf.org (SDFB) Convention, Nov. 20- through advocacy, clear- of Revenue, Rep. Kirk Chaffee 21, 2020 at the Holiday Inn ly demonstrating why South of Whitewood and Michael Rushmore Plaza and Rap- Dakota Farm Bureau is the Held with SDFB. Kaitlynn id City Civic Center, Rapid City, S.D. Registration for the event is now open and avail- able at www.sdfbf.org. The two-day event will feature thought-provoking speakers on issues facing the ag industry, emceed by Mike Pearson, farm broadcaster and market analyst. Head- lining will be Corbitt Wall of Feeder Flash and Kathryn Miller of the IMB Cattle Com- pany discussing issues im- pacting the beef industry. The convention kicks off trusted leader in agriculture,” Glover of the Public Lands on Friday at 1 p.m. with a said Krystil Smit, SDFB exec- Council and NCBA Natural delegate session. Delegates utive director. “We are excit- Resources will lead a private from County Farm Bureaus ed to be back in Rapid City to and public lands discussion. across the state will be dis- discuss how we can contin- Additionally, Todd J. Janzen cussing and voting on new ue to move our industry for- of Janzen Ag Law will pres- policy for the upcoming year. ward.” ent on environmental law “Our members take great On Saturday, Nov. 21 a and its impact on agriculture.

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Notice to creditors of Farm Programs During COVID19: Making government programs work for you Mary Ellen Johnson The I-29 Moo Universi- could pay back to their oper- Moo University collabora- nects extension dairy staff STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) barred. ty webinar series continues ation,” said Tracy Erickson, tors Fred Hall, ISU Exten- and dairy producers from IN CIRCUIT COURT Claims may be fi led with the per- with a presentation by Megan SDSU Extension Dairy Field sion: 712.737.4230.Jim North Dakota, South Dako- ) ss. sonal representative or may be fi led Roberts, Minnesota Extension Specialist. Salfer, University of Min- ta, Minnesota, Iowa and Ne- COUNTY OF HAND ) with the clerk, and a copy of the Ag Business Management That is important because nesota: 320.203.6093. Trac- braska to share research, in- THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT claim mailed to the personal repre- ESTATE OF MARY ELLEN sentative. Specialist, on Wednesday, it is different from the CFAP ey Erickson, SDSU Exten- formation and management JOHNSON, ) Dated this 21st day of October, November 4. The webinar 1 program regarding how sion: 605.882.5140 or Kim practices through workshops, also known as MARY E. 2020. will be live from noon to 1 the funds will doled out, Er- Clark, UNL Extension: webinars, monthly e-news- JOHNSON, ) Randy L. Johnson pm. There is no registration ickson said. Producers need 402.350.5003. letters, podcasts and on-farm )PRO #20-14 21550 SD Highway 45 DECEASED. ) Miller, South Dakota 57362 required to attend. to understand the differenc- The I-29 Moo Universi- tours.For more information NOTICE TO CREDITORS (605) 204-0114 Covid-19 brought farms es between the two programs ty Collaboration was estab- about the I-29 Moo Univer- Notice is given that on October Marla Bertsch many challenges, as well as and what is going to be made lished as a multi-state learn- sity Collaboration and pro- 21, 2020, Randy L. Johnson, whose Hand County Clerk of Courts several new governmental available to them. It will also ing community. The I-29 Moo grams go to their webpage address is 21550 SD Highway 45, 415 West First Avenue #11 programs to decipher, includ- provide producers with a bet- University Collaboration con- athttps://dairy.unl.edu/ Miller, South Dakota 57362, was Miller, South Dakota 57362 appointed as personal representa- Gregory G. Rediger ing the Paycheck Protection ter understanding of the PPP tive of the Estate of Mary Ellen John- Attorney at Law Program (PPP), the Coronavi- program and how that im- son, also known as Mary E. John- P.O. Box 12 rus Food Assistance Program pacts their operation. son. 117 East Third Street (CFAP 1 & 2) and mandatory Megan Roberts is a Uni- America is a special place Creditors of decedent must fi le Miller, South Dakota 57362 Families FIRST Act employee versity of Minnesota Exten- their claims within four months after (605) 853-2125 Rep. Dusty Johnson ply shell-shocked. They have the date of the fi rst publication of Published Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, sick leave. sion educator in ag business America is a special place. grown to love America, but this notice or their claims may be 2020 at approximate cost of $43.02. The Nov. 4presentation management. She holds both I was reminded of that initially, Svitlana said, “there will dive into what we do bachelor’s and master’s de- this week as I had coffee were days when we just sat and don’t know about how grees from the University of with Svitlana and Iryna. Both in our apartment, wondering Notice to creditors of these government programs Minnesota and a doctorate of these women moved to what we had done.” work as we approach the end from Texas A&M University. America from Ukraine two I asked them why they did of 2020. Topics discussed will Megan’s roots in agriculture years ago. Both are married it. Why come to America, Marlene K. Schock include PPP forgiveness ap- come from growing up on a to hardworking husbands, when doing so would cause plication changes, tax con- dairy farm and she current- and both have children. them so much disruption and STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) be fi led with the Clerk, and a copy siderations and the upcom- ly resides on a hog and crop Over coffee we discussed challenge? IN CIRCUIT COURT of the claim mailed to the Personal ing CFAP 2 deadline, which is farm in southern Minnesota )SS Representative. our families, our work experi- They talked about the con- COUNTY OF HAND ) Dated this 26th day of December 11. with her husband and son. ences, and the differences be- fl ict between Russia and the THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT October, 2020. “Producers will gain fi rst- No registration is required. tween Ukraine and the Unit- Ukraine, and about the free- ______/S/______hand knowledge on how Producers can log on to the ed States. According to Iryna doms Americans enjoy, but Estate of ) Emily B. Frei- the CFAP 2 program is being presentation at:https://z. MARLENE K. SCHOCK ) hammer and Svitlana, the bread is there was an even greater File #29PRO20-000015 funded and how those funds umn.edu/I29_government_ better in the Ukraine, but the motivator for both families Deceased ) 3202 can be accessed by produc- program_update people in America are much to immigrate.“In America, if ______98th Circle N. ers and then what it will pay For more information nicer. In South Dakota, “ev- you work hard, you can fi nd Notice to Creditors out and the amount that it contact the following I-29 eryone smiles all the time,” opportunity,” Iryna told me. Notice is given that on Octo- Min- ber 26, 2020, Emily B. Freiham- neapolis, MN 55443 they told me. “I wanted that, especially for mer, whose address is 3202 98th HAND COUNTY CLERK OF City Council consolidates Their journeys to Ameri- my children.” Cir. N., Minneapolis, MN 55443 was COURTS ca weren’t easy. They dealt Our country is experi- appointed as Personal Represen- 415 W 1st Ave # 301 with years of paperwork and encing a particularly divid- Miller, SD 57362 electrical surcharges tative of the estate of Marlene K. the complications of mov- ed and acrimonious time. Schock. EMILY J. SOVELL ORDINANCE #713 Large Power ATTORNEY AT LAW ing. Once here, they faced the Many of us have grown quick Creditors of Decedent AN ORDINANCE FOR THE $8.00 per meter plus: P.O. BOX 505 must fi le their claims within four PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE Total Energy Charge 0.0350 all confusion of a new language, to highlight the weakness- ONIDA, SD 57564 months after the date of the fi rst REVISED ORDINANCE OF kWh, and new measuring systems, new es of our country and our fel- PHONE: 605/258-2546 publication of this Notice or their THE CITY OF MILLER, SOUTH Demand Charge 4.75 all kW, plus FAX: 605/258-2898 practices, and starting over low Americans.As I listened claims may be barred. DAKOTA, NO. 696 TO PROVIDE Debt Service Surcharge-2020 Published Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14, with a brand new life. Both to the incredible experienc- Claims may be fi led with FOR AMENDING THE ELECTRI- Bonds 12.10 all kW 2020 at approximate cost of $46.53. es of these two women over the Personal Representative or may CAL RATE TO BE CHARGED BY Total Demand Rate: 16.85 ladies are college-educat- THE MILLER MUNICIPAL ELEC- Municipal Rate ed and worked profession- coffee, though, I was fi lled TRIC SYSTEM. $5.00 per meter plus: al jobs in Ukraine. Once they with admiration for them and City Council accepts Be it ordained by the Common Energy Charge 0.0600 all kWh, settled in South Dakota, Iry- pride for this country.I was Council of the City of Miller, South plus reminded that America is a Debt Service Surcharge-2020 na worked in a factory mak- Dakota that the City Fee Schedule special place. resignation of Josh Koeck listing electrical rates be amended Bonds 0.0556 all kWh ing furniture and Svitlana as follows: Total Rate: 0.1156 worked at a meat processing It’s a special place for UNAPPROVED at 7:04 p.m. All members voted aye. Rates. Rate to be charged to Street Lighting facility. Both jobs placed sub- many reasons, but not least CITY OF MILLER Motion carried. Motion by Alderman customers be amended as follows: $1.00 per meter plus: stantial physical demands on because courageous, hard- CITY COUNCIL MEETING Odegaard, seconded by Alderman Residential Rate Energy Charge 0.0770 all kWh, plus them. working, caring, dedicat- OCTOBER 27, 2020 Swartz to come out of executive $15.00 per meter plus: session at 8:27 p.m. All members Energy Charge 0.0390 all kWh, Debt Service Surcharge-2020 With radical change in ed, talented, and persistent The City of Miller is an equal voted aye. Motion carried. Elec- plus Bonds 0.0220 all kWh most every aspect of their women like Svitlana and Iry- opportunity employer. tric Department: Mayor Blachford Debt Service Surcharge-2020 Total Rate: 0.0990 The City Council met in special life, at times Svitlana, Iryna na want to make this their read a letter of resignation from Josh Bonds 0.0453 all kWh Security Lights session at city hall at 7:00 p.m. on and their families were sim- home. I’m glad they do. Koeck Motion by Alderman Ode- Total Rate: 0.0843 Customer Meter 6.24 Tuesday, October 27, 2020. gaard, seconded by Alderman Zeller Commercial Rate City Meter 10.40 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor to accept the letter of resignation $10.00 per meter plus: This Ordinance should be in full Ron Blachford, Aldermen Jim Ode- We’ve joined together with all the from Josh Koeck and commend him Energy Charge 0.0590 all kWh, force and eff ect so as to commence gaard, Tony Rangel, Bob Steers, Jeff newspapers in South Dakota to make our for 10 years of service to the City plus and include all electrical billings Swartz, Joe Zeller. Absent: Alder- of Miller. Four ayes, Alderman Ran- Debt Service Surcharge-2020 beginning with electric usage for the public notices available free and searchable at: woman SuAnne Meyer. CALL TO gel – nay (does not want to accept Bonds 0.0615 all kWh month of December 2020. wwww.sdpublicnotices.comww.sdpublicnotices.com ORDER: Mayor Blachford called the letter of resignation) and one Total Rate: 0.1205 Published Nov. 7, 2020 at approxi- the meeting to order. Pledge of Alle- absent. Motion carried. Motion by mate cost of $21.63. YYourour RRightight ttoo KKnownow giance was said by all present. Alderman Zeller, seconded by Alder- AGENDA: Motion by Alderman man Steers to adjourn the meeting. Odegaard, seconded by Alderman There being no further business, the Zeller to approve the agenda. All meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. members voted aye. Motion carried. All members voted aye. Motion car- NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SES- Phone and Internet Discounts ried. SION: Motion by Alderman Zeller, Ronald Blachford, Mayor seconded by Alderman Rangel to go Available to CenturyLink Customers Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer into executive session for personnel Published Nov. 7, 2020 at the matters pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1) The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approximate cost of $16.43. designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service Notice of mortgage foreclosure area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) ducted in accordance with this basic local service rates for residential voice lines IN CIRCUIT COURT notice and in the manner specifi ed are $26.50 per month and business services are :ss by law. COUNTY OF HAND ) 6. The sale is subject to $38.00-$40.00 per month. Specific rates will be THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT redemption by the mortgagor as provided upon request. ------specifi ed by the Judgment of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK Court. 29CIV19-000034 7. There are no liens of CenturyLink participates in a government Plaintiff , record superior to the Plaintiff ’s, benefit program (Lifeline) to make residential NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE except the lien for real estate taxes. telephone or qualifying broadband service more vs. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Dated this 27th day of October, SALE (180 DAY REDEMPTION) 2020. affordable to eligible low-income individuals MILLER FEED SERVICE, INC.; /s/ Shane Croeni and families. Eligible customers are those that CASEY A. GATES; and Shane Croeni, Sheriff of Hand RODNEY ALAN WAGNER; County, meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC Defendants. South Dakota and state commissions. Residents who live on ------Published Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 2020 at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that approximate cost of $47.42 federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify under and by virtue of a Judgment for additional Tribal benefits if they participate dated the 26th day of October, 2020, and fi led with the Clerk on the 26th in certain additional federal eligibility programs. day of October, 2020, I will on the The Lifeline discount is available for only one 11th day of November, 2020, at the telephone or qualifying broadband service per hour of 10:00 o’clock A.M., of said date, at the front door of the Hand household, which can be either wireline or County Courthouse in the City of wireless service. Broadband speeds must be 20 Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, off er for sale and sell to the highest Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload or faster to bidder for cash, subject to redemp- qualify. tion as provided by law, the follow- ing described real estate: Outlot 3, a Replat of Outlot 1 of A household is defined for the purposes of the Fulton-Donlin Outlots, a part of the Lifeline program as any individual or group of NE1/4 of Section 22, Township 112 North, Range 68, West of the 5th individuals who live together at the same address P.M., according to Plat recorded and share income and expenses. Lifeline service in Book 3 Plats, Page 142, Hand is not transferable, and only eligible consumers County, South Dakota. Notice is further given as follows: may enroll in the program. Consumers who 1. The name of the mort- willfully make false statements in order to obtain gagor is Miller Feed Service, Inc. 2. The amount claimed to Lifeline telephone or broadband service can be be due from Defendant Miller Feed punished by fine or imprisonment and can be Service, Inc. in accordance with the Judgment rendered by the Court is barred from the program. $551,717.69 plus interest from Octo- ber 9, 2020 at the rate of $99.99 per If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please day. 3. The mortgage is dated call 1-888-833-9522 or visit centurylink.com/ July 30, 2014, and was fi led for lifeline with questions or to request an application record in the offi ce of the Hand for the Lifeline program. County Register of Deeds on August 5, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. and recorded in Book 253 Mortgage, Pages 314- 324. 4. A description of the prop- erty as set forth in the mortgage is that set forth above. 5. The sale shall be con-  Classifieds www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, November 7, 2020

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SSportsports SSCORECORE BBOARDOARD Miller High School Volleyball October 30, 2020 vs. Plankinton Total digs: 85 Jaden Werdel, 1 assist, 4 kills Varsity Macie Werdel, 22/26 = 85%, 17 digs Taya Pawlowski, 3 kills Scores: 15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-17 Storm Johnsen, 14/14 = 100%, Makenzie Kopecky, 2 kills Season Record: 7-13 21 digs C Team Team Serving: 81/87 = 93% Kathryn Aymar, 14/19 = 79%, Scores: 25-20, 22-25, 15-6 Aces: 4 13 digs Season record: 10-3 Payton Kilker, 19/21 = 90%, 13 Payton Kilker, 8/10 = 80%, 14 digs Serving stats points, 2 aces Junior Varsity Total points: 33 Storm Johnsen, 10/11 = 91%, 5 Scores: 25-23, 25-22 Total aces: 9 points, 1 ace Season record: 10-9 Journey Palmer, 8 points, 3 aces Macie Werdel, 8/8 = 100%, 4 Serving stats Joanlei Baker, 13 points, 4 aces points, 1 ace Total points: 28 Cassi VanDerWerff , 5 points, 2 aces Regan DeBoer, 16/17 = 94%, 4 Total aces: 1 Laura Evans, 4 points points Ruby Carder, 4 points, 1 ace Defensive stats Team attack: 124/152 = 82% Taya Pawlowski, 8 points Total digs: 63 Total kills: 45 Jaden Werdel, 6 points Total blocks: 2 Total blocks: 5 Cooper Oakley, 6 points Journey Palmer, 12 digs Storm Johnsen, 45/53 = 85%, 19 Defensive stats Shaylee Anderberg, 11 digs, 1 block kills, 2 assists Total digs: 53 Joanlei Baker, 11 digs, 1 block Ally Mullaney, 22/26 = 85%, 10 Total blocks: 4 Laura Evans, 11 digs kills, 4 assists Jaden Werdel, 10 digs, 7 blocks Off ensive stats Cynthia Ford, 25/30 = 83%, 9 kills Tricia Lammers, 13 digs, 1 assist Total assists: 15 Abbi Blake, 12/15 = 80%, 5 kills, Cooper Oakley, 10 digs, 1 assist Total kills: 15 1 block Heather Resel, 7 digs Heather Resel, 13 assists, 9 kills Total assists: 43 Off ensive stats Journey Palmer, 1 assist, 4 kills Tyra Gates, 121/121 = 100%, 40 Total assists: 11 Laura Evans, 1 assist, 4 kills assists Total kills: 13 Shaylee Anderberg, 4 kills Team passing: 63/74 = 85% Heather Resel, 9 assists

Sunshine Bible Academy Volleyball November 2, 2020 Setting leaders Total Team Blocks Regional Match vs. Lower Brule Abby Haun, 64 sets, 22 assists Leaders Score: 3-1 (25-11, 25-23, 20-25, Jakki Burma, 15 sets, 7 assists Evelyn Jones, 2 blocks 25-19) Attack Leaders Jakki Burma, 1 block Serving leaders Aja Paul, 33 of 39, 17 kills Total Team Digs Taylor Michaelis, 25 of 28, 8 aces Evelyn Jones, 17 of 21, 9 kills Leaders Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | November 7, 2020 Taylor Nelson, 13 of 13, 5 kills Liza Konechne, 25 digs CYNTHIA FORD, MHS junior outside hitter, attacks the volleyball in action in Plankinton last Friday, Oct. 30. The Rustlers were victorius over Mount Vernon/ Abby Haun, 20 digs Plankinton 3-1 in their last regular season match. They hosted Chamberlain in the Region 6A Tournament on Thurs., November 5 after press time. Winter sports face virus- related rule changes Dana Hess, S.D. Newspaper Association by school districts and im- tape allowed on the head- PIERRE — Figuring out permissible items are not al- gear. how to allow athletes to com- lowed by SDHSAA rule. Swartos said the idea of pete in a close contact sport, All mandatory rules call not allowing wrestling tour- like wrestling, during a pan- for social distancing whenev- naments was considered, but demic was just one of the er possible and team benches eventually rejected. Schools challenges faced by the South reserved for players only. with small wrestling rosters Dakota High School Activities Among the mandatory would fi nd it hard to fi nd op- Association board of direc- rules for each sport is a noti- ponents for duals, Swartos tors at its meeting Wednes- fi cation of exposure: “In the said. day, Nov. 4. event a competitor tests posi- The recommendation for “Wrestling is going to give tive for COVID, schools shall wrestling tournaments is to me ulcers and turn my hair notify the school of any com- limit them to a maximum gray,” according to SDHSAA petitors of the positive indi- of 112 participants from no Executive Director Daniel vidual during the previous 48 more than 12 schools. If girls’ Swartos who explained the hours and inform them of the wrestling is included in the recommended rule changes positive test and exposure. tournament, it will be limited for winter sports. “In general, Participants who test posi- to 24 participants. it involves items surrounding tive are expected to be forth- “We hope that allows the event and not the event right in the close contact in- those schools with small ros- Submitted | The Miller Press | Nov. 7, 2020 itself. vestigation and inform those ter sizes to continue to com- THE MILLER HIGH SCHOOL All State Chorus and alternates performed three selections for the Elementary Super Sum- Working from guidelines completing the investigation pete,” Swartos said. mer Readers on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Pictured in the back, L-R: Choir Teacher Cleo Kleinsasser, Caden Gortmaker, offered by a 29-member task of close contact with team- In gymnastics, the man- Adam Turner, Aaron Castonguay, Carson Miner, Elise Propst, Laura Evans, and Sara Jessen. All-state member Gabi Naber force of educators and medi- mates and people on oppos- datory rules call for compet- is not pictured. Super Summer Readers in the back, L-R: Audrey Hopkins, Brystal Wallman, Bailey Brueggeman, Mad- cal professionals, the board ing teams.” itors’ gym bags to include a elynn Rogers, Jaymin VanDerWerff , John Hopkins, and Easton VanDerWerff . Front row, L-R: Fox Palmer, Chad Stevens, approved rule changes for One of the mandatory reusable cloth face covering; Lauryn Stevens, Rowdy Jones, Mia Jones, and Jonah Iverson. wrestling, gymnastics and rules for wrestling calls for grips, wristbands and any basketball. developing “pods” in which braces used in practice; hand The 22-page document athletes and coaches interact sanitizer; disinfectant wipes; detailing the recommenda- only in that group. athletic tape; a personal wa- tions of the task force can be “The intent is to have ter bottle; shoes; and a gal- found on the association’s common practice partners,” lon freezer bag with chalk for website at sdhsaa.com. Swartos said, to help ensure personal use. Everything in In the task force recom- precise contact tracing. He the bag is to be disinfected mendation, sports were said coaches, if they go from after every practice. judged as high risk or moder- pod to pod, should instruct Basketball mandato- ate risk. Basketball and gym- wrestlers verbally rather ry rules state that there will nastics are moderate risk than physically demonstrate be no pre-game meeting be- sports and wrestling was moves with the wrestlers. tween offi cials and team deemed high risk. Referees will no lon- captains and no post-game In its recommendation, ger perform skin checks or handshakes. Offi cials will be the task force offered man- grooming checks, leaving at least six feet from a play- datory, optional and imper- that assignment to athlet- er on throw-ins. Basketballs missible rule modifi cations. ic trainers or school nurses. used in the game will be san- Submitted | The Miller Press | Nov. 7, 2020 Mandatory rule changes Headgear must be cleaned itized and not used in warm- THE WINNING ARTISTS of the Fire Poster drawing contest are, L-R: 6th graders Ally Gibson (3rd place-$5), Dave Blach- must be followed, option- between each match with no ups. ford holding Grace Hofer’s poster (2nd place -$10), and Mohrgan Werdel (1st place-$15). Grade 5 winners are Jessa Resel al rule changes may be used (3rd place-$5), Charlee Jensen (2nd place-$10), and Bailey Brueggemann (1st place-$15). Even in pandemic, show might go on for one-act plays Dana Hess, S.D. Newspaper Association While plans proceed to PIERRE — Winter fi ne arts hold the festival in person, programs in the state’s high schools will also make ar- schools will face a variety of rangements to record their changes and uncertainty due one-act plays in the event to the pandemic. On Wednes- that the virus grows too ram- day, Nov. 4, the South Dako- pant to hold the event in per- ta High School Activities As- son. sociation board of directors All-State Band auditions approved a variety of recom- will be held virtually, with mendations from a task force the hope that the All-State of medical professionals and Band event can still be held educators. in person March 25-27, 2021. The task force recom- Due to the lack of facili- mends that the One-Act Play ties that could accommodate Festival be held in person social distancing for so many rather than virtually. participants, the task force “Our goal right now and recommends that the state our intention is to hold State debate competition be held One-Act in person,” said virtually. SDHSAA Executive Direc- Swartos said debate offers tor Dan Swartos. “We are go- challenges for an in-person HARVEST THE WIND. ing to put together a virtu- event because it involves the al option to have in our back need for a facility with 30 to pocket.” 40 classrooms at a school dis- trict that’s willing to host 20 Dinosaurs to 30 competing schools. didn’t advertise... “This one is probably much more likely to go virtu- Look what al,” Swartos said. happened Decisions about some fi ne to arts events have not yet been made. Among those awaiting them! decisions are All-State Band, Visitwww.scoutcleanenergy.com to learn more All-State Jazz Band and All- State Chorus and Orchestra. “We’re going to take a Call little bit more time to see THE MILLER PRESS where the situation goes in 605-853-3575 our state,” Swartos said.