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Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | May 9, 2020 SENIOR ROW located on the Community Center lawn along Highway 45. Class of 2020 parents created this display featuring all 28 of this year’s graduates Miller High since they won’t be able to have the traditional public ceremony and celebrations. The public is invited to cheer on graduates during a caravan throughout School Miller to be held immediately following the private graduation ceremony. HWY 14 2020 MHS Graduation goes mobile Miller High School has adjusted the 2020 commence- route continues north to Foreman Bus then will turn around ment ceremony to address students’, families’, and the and return to the Highway 14 junction before ending back at public’s health and safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. the Armory parking lot. Ave. rd “I know it’s not our normal graduation, but I hope we School offi cials request that family, friends, and the gener- E 3 can make it memorable,” said MHS Principal Steve Schum- al public park along the caravan route to cheer and support acher. the graduates. On Sunday, May 17, the graduation ceremony will be- MHS Superintendent Dan Trefz will lead the caravan in a gin at 2 p.m. at the Armory for MHS seniors. Each student school vehicle. Trefz stresses that people stay in their vehi- will drive up to receive their diploma. The public is asked cles and keep social distancing as they park along the cara- HWY 45 to refrain from the Armory portion of the ceremony. van route. SE 4th St. Immediately following, graduates will caravan through- The school plans to record this event as well as other out Miller beginning by the Good Samaritan Center, then parts of the regular graduation ceremony and will post this Miller Baseball Fields south on E Third Ave. to SE Fourth Street (gravel road video to the school’s Youtube and/or Facebook pages. north of the baseball fi eld), then east to Highway 45. The City Council discusses Motherhood during COVID John T. Page is coupled with being the owner of a local res- opening municipal pool This is the second of a two part series taurant. Blake is the mother of six, with children John T. Page votes were unanimous as well May 10 is Mother’s Day. A day where we all in grades two, three, seven, a freshman in high The city of Miller met for their making him VP of the city coun- take a moment to appreciate the incredible women school, a senior in college who lives on her own regular meeting May 4, 2020, at cil of Miller. in our lives who do everything from raising chil- and an adult daughter working for Heartland State 7 p.m. in City Hall. All council Steers presented a COVID-19 dren to running successful businesses. Bank. Having four children at home, each home- members were in attendance. update to the council stating he Motherhood has never been easy. As children schooling in different grades, has been “stress- Mayor Blachford began the and the rest of the safety com- come in all shapes and sizes so do the challenges ful to say the least” according to Blake. A prospect meeting by swearing in returning mittee, members Rangel and Joe of raising them. Add in COVID-19 and things be- made more diffi cult by her taking over a majori- council members Tony Rangel, Zeller, have been meeting with come diffi cult in a different way. Schools closed ty of the hours at her restaurant, which means her Bob Steers, and SuAnne Meyer. the community’s medical pro- down disrupting long established routines and giv- children fend for themselves most of the day. Afterwards, Rangel was nominat- fessionals and several members ing parents a crash course in homeschooling; plac- However, she praised her children for “really ed and voted in, unanimously, as of the County Commission. This es of work have either closed entirely or moved to stepping up to the plate” and getting as much of president of the council. A nom- was done to apprise the situation the unfamiliar format of working at home. Despite their work done as they can by themselves. Blake ination for Steers as Vice pres- and make a recommendation for all these complications, our mothers continue their struggled to see the benefi ts of having the four ident (VP) was voted on. The changes to the Ordinance passed incredible work and I interviewed two of them to children off their normal routine, but she has en- in recent months. learn what their experiences have been during the joyed the slower pace. “It’s been way more re- Steers expressed that he COVID-19 pandemic. laxed” and the nice weather has allowed her kids Inside: doesn’t “want to lose this ordi- The fi rst mother I spoke with was Debra Page, a to spend some time outside to fi ght off cabin fe- Top Stories 2 nance” since it is still unknown mother of three and wife of the local Baptist pas- ver. Blake’s kids have proven to her that “they can if the COVID issue will worsen tor with a freshman in college, Caleb; a recent col- surprise the heck out of you” with how well they Public Notices 7-9 in Miller. However, the council lege graduate, John, and a grown daughter, Shaw- have done overall. They have been independent in Classifi eds 10-11 showed an interest in fi nding a na, working as a tax assessor in North Dakota. Out doing their chores like cleaning and laundry with- way to get businesses open again of her three children two have returned home Page out even being asked. Homeschooling has pre- Youth 14 in an effort to alleviate the eco- says “its been nice having them both home but sented a few challenges. The internet where Blake nomic hardships caused by CO- its also a challenge” since “in Caleb’s situation he lives out in the country is not the best, especial- Inserts: VID-19. This takes the form of a wasn’t able to fi nish his fi rst year on campus and ly when four kids are doing homework online at Ace Hardware meeting being held Thurs., May everyone has had to learn how to live with each the same time; so getting work done can be diffi - 7 at 7 p.m. in the community other again.” cult. When asked what she would like to see next Kessler’s Hometown Grocer center. The meeting is for busi- Having your children unexpectedly living with year in school she said more review at the begin- ness owners, directly affected you again, while challenging, is not without bene- ning of the school year to make sure kids retain by the ordinance, to work with fi ts according to Page. Getting to spend some time the content from the quarter before. Even though Weather the council to formulate a plan together and be supportive of each other during schoolwork takes a lot of time and effort Blake Date High Low Precip. for reopening while still work- this stressful time is a special comfort. It has also makes sure to have family time, so things are not ing to prevent potential spread in become a time of learning. all homework all the time. Once a week, everyone Apr. 30 74 42 the community. After this meet- Page stated, “I’ve learned Caleb has matured a gathers by the TV to watch Once Upon A Time to May 1 79 51 ing, the council plans to meet on lot in the last year. He has become very self suffi - let the stresses of life drift away. May 2 74 43 Mon., May 11 to pass a resolu- cient and excelled in his studies.” Motherhood is a tough job, add in COVID-19, Having a student with at least three years left and it gets even harder. School has moved home May 3 73 44 tion to the ordinance. The community pool received in college, when asked what kind of changes she for kids all the way from second grade to se- May 4 50 39 .85 moist. a generous amount of attention would like to see happen she expressed a desire niors in college. Nevertheless, our mothers contin- May 5 56 37 during the meeting. The delays for the college to keep students safe on campus ue their incredible work. So take some time this May 6 65 36 and “do everything they can to keep things clean.” Mother’s Day to thank the incredible women who City Council, 3 Motherhood is diffi cult, and for Kori Blake it do so much for us.  Top Stories www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, May 9, 2020 Pandemic puts SD weekly papers in peril

Bart Pfankuch duced the number of days inactions) of town coun- South Dakota News Watch they publish each week cils and school boards, on As the COVID-19 pan- or cut pay for employees crimes and resulting pun- demic upends the South through furloughs. ishments, on youth sports, Dakota economy, leading Many weekly papers on agriculture and indus- to temporary business clo- have been forced to cut try, on the lives and deaths sures and skyrocketing un- back on pages per issue, of community members. employment, one of the end publication of special They also provide the state’s most venerable, sections or keep open posi- critical role of overseeing trusted and beloved insti- tions unfi lled. government agencies and tutions is falling victim to Dale Blegen, owner and institutions and watching the fi nancial free fall: the publisher of The De Smet out for how taxpayer mon- small-town weekly news- News for the past 43 years ey is spent. Losing a news- paper. and of the Lake Preston paper eliminates in what The recent reductions Times for the past 36, said in many small towns is the in circulation and advertis- the loss of revenues tied only check on government ing caused by the deadly to the COVID-19 pandemic operations and the actions virus and fear of spreading was the last fi nancial straw of elected offi cials. Courtesy Dale Blegen | The Miller Press | May 9, 2020 it have added a new lay- that led him to shutter his The pandemic has Dale Blegen peruses the fi nal edition of The De Smet News, a paper that published for nearly 140 years before er of economic hardship to newspapers. forced diffi cult choices being reluctantly shut down by Blegen in April due to fi nancial pressures long faced by newspapers and weekly newspaper publish- “With the internet, Face- among those who have de- recently worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. ers who were already see- book, Craigslist, the local voted their careers, and for two consecutive weeks ship — which can lead to of the famous local family. ing signifi cant and historic development agency run- their lives, to communi- in March for fi nancial rea- employee reductions — After several months, Ble- declines in business reve- ning job ads, and then the ty journalism, a vocation sons, and may publish has also taken place in re- gen said Sherwood’s wife nues, staffi ng, news pages COVID-19 shutdown, all of that is both a business and only sporadically as the cent years, with only 70 convinced her husband and personal incomes. it just added up,” Blegen a calling. Weekly reporters, pandemic continues. owners controlling the that Blegen was worthy of The level of risk and po- said. “When I really got to editors and publishers of- “Things are tough with state’s 122 papers now owning The News. tential for fi nality were looking at where we were ten work late into the eve- no paper sales or advertis- compared with 110 owners As he approached retire- borne out on April 1, when at fi nancially, I said, ‘Boy, nings and on weekends to ing, but we are prepared of the 139 papers in 1995. ment, Blegen said he tried the owner of two week- we’re in dire straits,’ and at cover government meet- for the long haul,” Giago “I’m afraid we’re go- to sell his paper through a ly newspapers in north- age 76, I didn’t want to re- ings, shoot photos of high said in an email. ing to see more closures to national broker for about a eastern South Dakota — tire and go into debt.” school sports, or just to get come; I just think it’s inev- decade ago, and couldn’t The De Smet News and the paper written, edited New ‘news deserts’ itable,” Bordewyk said. get a buyer “at any price.” the Lake Preston Times — Papers play a big and off to the printer. Lucy Halverson, who He said that in the weeks made the painful decision Jeremy Waltner is the created by closures now serves as the owner, before closing, he was op- to cease publication of the role in small com- second-generation publish- The recent closure of publisher, editor and re- erating at a net loss of papers that had been print- er of the Freeman Couri- the two weekly papers porter among other various about $2,000 a week. Upon ed for nearly 140 years. munities er, following in his father roughly midway between Like any business in positions at two central deciding to close up shop, The emergence of most- Tim’s footsteps in running Brookings and Huron has a small town, where ser- South Dakota weekly pa- and after calculating how ly free news on the inter- a weekly paper with strong created what research- vices are few and options pers, has seen a signifi cant to pay his employees and net, the shift of classifi ed community ties and a rep- ers at the University of limited, newspapers play recent drop in advertising refund subscribers and ad- advertising to websites, utation for journalistic ex- North Carolina at Chapel a key, singular role in a support for her papers. vertisers who paid in ad- and a reduction of read- cellence. Hill have deemed “news community. In burgs with Halverson is concerned vance, he had only about a ership of printed newspa- “It’s an incredible par- deserts,” or areas with no only one grocery store, one that the pandemic will fur- month of reserve funding pers by young people have adox, because right now newspaper to cover local hardware store and one ther widen the gap be- left. Luckily, he said, after all led to reduced circula- newspapers are needed issues, businesses, schools gas station, weekly news- tween readership of print- realizing that the idea of tion and declining interest more than they’ve ever and government and com- papers are typically the ed newspapers and online selling his papers to fund among businesses to ad- been, and are also fi ghting munity events. only source for information news sources. his retirement was folly, he vertise in newspapers. for their survival in a way The lack of newspapers on what to buy and where “My biggest worry is had made investments in Some daily papers in they have never fought be- creates fundamental prob- to buy it, on actions (or that this situation is go- retirement accounts in re- South Dakota have re- fore,” Waltner said. “It lems for communities be- ing to change our whole cent years. seems backwards, but this cause, as the university platform of the newspaper Some people, both lo- is our reality.” reports, “the fate of com- business because this has cally and from outside The stalled economy is munities and the vitality of pushed everybody to Face- South Dakota, showed in- threatening the stability of local news … are intrinsi- book,” she said. terest at one time or an- the Native Sun News To- cally linked.” other in buying the papers, day, among the few South South Dakota is home Sadness as an era but ultimately none would Dakota newspapers that to 11 daily newspapers, pull the trigger. Near the focus almost exclusively and that number has held comes to an end end, he offered to give the on coverage of the state’s steady over the past 40 or Blegen said he under- paper to his handful of em- large Native American so years, said Dave Bor- stands why businesses that ployees, but none was will- population. dewyk, executive direc- are closed due to the pan- ing to take the risk. Blegen Publisher Tim Giago tor of the South Dakota demic cannot afford to ad- said he would have sold told News Watch that he Newspaper Association. vertise in their local news- both operations for the val- Vote WATTS for District 23 had to suspend publica- At the weekly level, a few paper. But that realization ue of the two brick build- tion of the printed edition (Paid for by the candidate) new papers have launched doesn’t make the closure ings where they were pro- here and there, but overall of his newspapers any less duced — a total of only the number of papers has painful. about $75,000. ONLINE ONLY dipped from 128 in 1995 to “I’m only the fi fth pub- Blegen said he has 111 now, said Bordewyk, lisher in the past 140 years, heard from a few locals who also serves as CEO of and I’ve been at it for 43 who are disappointed the AUCTION South Dakota News Watch. and my predecessor was at papers have died, but he Circulation data is more it for 57, so what bothers hasn’t experienced any revealing of the steady de- me is that I’m the guy who great outpouring of re- Monday, May 11, 2020 • 6:00 pm mise of the newspaper in- shut down a 140-year-old morse from the commu- dustry, however. Total dai- historical newspaper,” said nity. ly South Dakota newspaper Blegen, a member of the “It’s a little like dying; Farmers Union Oil Company - Wessington SD subscriptions have fallen South Dakota Newspaper you never knew people by more than half over the Association Hall of Fame. thought so much of you,” Real Estate – We will begin the auction with the Real Estate consisting of a 56 x 40 Warehouse attached to the past 25 years, from about Blegen said he bought he said. “Not that I’m not 48 x 48 Bulk Fertilizer Building. This building together has approximately 4640 sq. ft of space. Large sliding doors on 171,250 in 1995 to 83,700 the De Smet paper only af- pleased by what some peo- North, South an West sides, Office area on north side of Fertilizer building. Situated on a 150 X 48.35 .35 Acre Lot. this year, Bordewyk said. ter numerous visits with ple have had to say, but Weekly subscriber num- former owner and editor there’s really been very lit- Farmers Union Oil Company of Wessington will discontinue their fertilizer operation. They will sell the bers have dipped by 38% Aubrey Sherwood, who tle reader response that Real Estate, product and items used in the operation at online only auction on May 11, 2020. in the past 40 years, from a knew the Ingalls Wilder I’m aware of. I guess it’s high of 201,500 in 1980 to family personally, and who a little disappointing, for 124,950 in 2020, he said. treated Blegen to frequent sure, but I’m not surprised Consolidation of owner- accounts of his memories by it.” National Nurses’ Week

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Tena Kolda, RN-17 years MORE INFO AT www.BenMeyerAuctions.com Blair Schaefers, RN-4 years Jody Speck, RN-24 years Ben Meyer, CAI RE Broker/Auctioneer #13234, Agent for Seller 421 East 4th St., | 853-2701 Huron, SD | Cell: 605-350-0316 | Home: 605-352-5597 www.good-sam.com Heidi Becker, RN-11 years  Saturday, May 9, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Commission allows Precision Hughes, Eschenbaum run for Soil to breach highway County Commission seat John T. Page has changed but Gortmak- which in and of itself, is The Hand County Com- er continues to purchase Jim Eschenbaum taxation delayed. mission met for their regu- Personal Protective Equip- I was born and raised That being said, we need lar meeting on May 5 with ment in the case that the in Hand County and have Year One to have decent and useable all members present. virus does reach our coun- spent my entire 57 years roads and infrastructure, Kecia Beranek, On Hand Development Director County Auditor Doug ty. here. I married Teresa Mill- which cost the taxpayer It’s hard to believe that I have been at On Hand for DeBoer submitted a re- A representative of er in 1982 and we raised more money all the time one year already. May 6, 2020, marks my offi cial an- quest to hire eight custodi- Precision Soil Manage- 3 children, Kristen Moss, because of increasing costs niversary date here at On Hand Development. I have ans for the polling places ment, Francis Schaffer, ap- Katie Schaefers, and Rick of products and mainte- learned so much in this fi rst year. during the upcoming elec- proached the Commis- Eschenbaum. I am the son nance. We are also dealing I fi nd it funny that my anniversary date at On Hand tions. Pay would be $140 sion with a request to of the both late, Robert and now with so much road Development happens to fall on Economic Develop- a day with mileage at the continue a drainage proj- Donna Eschenbaum who damage because of unprec- ment week! Economic Development week is when state rate. The commission ect he is currently instigat- were both lifelong Hand edented moisture. I will al- Economicdevelopers from across the country pro- accepted and voted to ap- ing. Schaffer informed the County residents. ways look for the most ef- moteeconomicwell-being and quality of life for their prove the hiring the cus- Commission that various I grew up on the fami- fi cient means to fi xing a communities by creating, retaining, and expanding todians. DeBoer also pur- counties have approached ly farm 11 miles south of problem. jobs that facilitategrowth, enhance wealth, and pro- chased sneeze guards, his company regarding the Miller and still live there, I I have been asking people vide a stable tax base. cleanable ballot sleeves, use of drain tile. The rea- am the third generation of in conversations for years, Accomplishments throughout this year haven’t and eight commercial son stated for this is that our family here, and have “when did the people of all been homeruns but we do have a lot to be proud cleaning kits to keep poll- the tile system prevents farmed and done repair this country decide that of. We sold our second governor’s home to a fam- ing placing clean and safe water from eroding the work all of my adult life. they were no longer the ily who never dreamed of owning their own home, for voters. roads, which occurs when I attended grade school at government? Why do they we received a grant for a sidewalk project, our Re- Emergency manag- the ground beneath it be- the Ohio School by Sun- think that the government volving Loan Fund has over $600,000 out to our com- er Arlen Gortmaker gave comes soft once saturat- shine Bible Academy, and is some entity other than munity and has provided over 50 jobs in our county, an update on the COV- high school at Miller High themselves?” “We the peo- our sales tax is up, we received a grant for our hotel ID-19 situation. Very little School. Commission, 6 ple” is a profound phrase study, we visited over 120 businesses in Hand Coun- I have served for 20 years ty, the city and On Hand hosted a successful question on the Ohio Civil Township to me. We must never ever forget that we are the gov- and answer session with the community, we had an- City Council, by Jan Kittelson and Mike board and have been Trea- other successful fundraiser for the Miller Community continued from page 1 surer for 18 of those years ernment, and those who Caviness, and over many step up to serve, are and Center, we had our busiest year yet at the center, and due to COVID-19 raise con- winters has begun to dis- with every penny account- we have begun discussion for a new housing develop- ed for. I certainly defi ne must be accountable to the cerns over whether or not integrate. Both owners ap- people or our country is ment. the pool will be able to proached the council about myself as conservative. Some of my very own personal accomplishments I understand fully that ev- doomed. open at all this summer. having the entirety of the I will always be an open in this last year include: improving relationships with Terry Manning informed sidewalk replaced and pay- ery dollar that your govern- the county, city and the Miller Civic and Commerce, ment, at any level, spends and honest voice for the the council that with the ing for it progressively people, and will put in two public speaking events at the Miller Elementary amount of work and mon- with their taxes. Members is your money and mine. School and the South Dakota Leadership Class, and Government can’t spend whatever amount of time ey required to prepare the of the council were con- it takes to do my job, be- helping three businesses fi nd owners and locations. pool for summer, it isn’t cerned that if they replaced money that they don’t fi rst Economic development is a marathon, not a sprint. take from the citizens by cause I am your employee. real justifi able to open it af- the sidewalk in question Thank you! Ideas come in fast but implementation takes time. ter mid-June. Sydney Jes- they would receive a large taxation, or borrowing, There are systems, approval processes, fi nancing sen reported that only six amount of requests to do hoops, and lots of other obstacles to overcome. Good of the hired lifeguards are other sidewalks in town work takes time. I am excited to be doing this good certifi ed. Classes for new and replacing them is not B.J. Hughes tle calves and chickens. In work for my community and I can’t wait for the years certifi cations are becom- within the constraints of Growing up on a farm the past few years, we be- to come! Year one with On Hand went really fast and ing scarce and classes for their budget. Mayor Blach- in western Hand Coun- came interested in compe- lots of obstacles were overcome. As a community, we recertifi cation are being ford mentioned a $50,000 ty, I spend most of my free tition BBQ and travel all have so much to be proud of here. pushed back due to CO- project previously insti- time helping my dad and over trying to win trophies. Thank you for a wonderful fi rst year, Hand County! VID-19. Jessen hopes to gated by the city to repair grandpa with the dairy This year we plan on com- know more about the cer- sidewalks in the down- chores and fi eld work. Af- peting in 5 different states tifi cation classes available town area and then have ter I graduated Miller High if the Covid doesn’t have next week to determine if the project slowly replen- School in 1999, I attend- other plans. My parents they will have enough peo- ished over the next fi ve ed Mitchell Technical Insti- still live on the same farm ple to run the pool. May- years to be instigated tute and in 2001 I earned as well, which all of us re- G I or Blachford stated that he again. No offi cial decision a degree in Electrical Con- ally enjoy. believed the council should was made regarding the re- struction and Maintenance. While I don’t consid- do everything they can to placement of the sidewalk. I spent the next ten years er myself a farmer, I am 21 25 get the pool open for the working for Muth Electric a person lucky enough to kids in the community, a in Huron, SD. During that have grown up and still notion shared by the coun- time, I worked on various gets to live on a farm. As cil which intends to con- projects all over the state a commissioner for Hand tact the health depart- including schools, eleva- County District 4, I would ment to determine if there tors, wind towers, process- always have the best in- are any potential dangers The Hand County Co- ing plants, and hospitals. terests of agriculture and to opening the pool to the vid-19 Task Force met I purchased my grandpar- plain old country living at public. Thurs., May 7, 2020, by ent’s home on the farm in the top my list. I will al- The council carried a video conference and some 2009 and moved back. In ways be open to anyone’s motion to have the curb in person. Each member 2011, after much persuad- ideas and would love to and gutter on the north offered a report on their ing from those around me, hear from, and be able to side of the former Marv’s activities from over the I decided to start Hughes voice the opinions of those Appliance building and in week. No dramatic chang- Electric and the time has I represent. front of The Miller Press be es have been noted in the fl own since then. We have Hand County is a great replaced. The work will be last seven days. put together a great crew place to live and I will al- done by Resel Construc- The only new topic re- and cover a lot of ground ways do everything I can tion at a rate of 26 dol- lated to the city and coun- in Hand and Hyde coun- to keep it that way. lars a foot. The sidewalk ties holding special meet- ties. I’ve met and worked in question produced dis- ings on Monday May 11, for so many new people. cussion at the meeting due 2020. One of the topics will That, I feel, is one of the to its current condition. be how the ordinances ap- best parts of my job. The roof of the Marv’s Ap- ply to current situations. I have 2 boys Jesse (13) pliance building, current- No other new business and Casey (9) and a fi - ly owned by Brian Bone- was offered and the meet- ancée Brooks. We like to B bright, was not designed to ing lasted 35 minutes. spend our free time properly drain water into Doug DeBoer – public camping, hunting, fi sh- the street. Because of this information offi cer ing, and, most important- 2 the water pools in front of Steve Resel – incident ly, goofi ng around on the The Miller Press, owned commander farm where we raise bot- HAND COUNTY The Miller Press HAPPENINGS 605-853-3575 Community Events Wheels & Meals Miller School Lunch Rustler Events Mon. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. curbside Grilled brats, potato salad, On site school sack breakfast/lunch pickup 11 only, call ahead baked beans, peaches, hot dog East parking lot 10 a.m. - 12 noon . bun Tue. BBQ chicken, oven roasted On site school sack breakfast/lunch pickup Buses run with meals 12 potatoes, beets, fl uff salad, East parking lot 10 a.m. - 12 noon Last day of assignments wheat bread and butter Wed. Chili and cheese, baked potato, On site school sack breakfast/lunch pickup All assignments are due 13 sliced apples, wheat bread and East parking lot 10 a.m. - 12 noon School property return day butter No assignments Thurs. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. curbside Porcupine meatballs, boiled On site school sack breakfast/lunch pickup Buses run with meals 14 only, call ahead. potatoes, carrots, jell-O salad, East parking lot 10 a.m. - 12 noon School property return day wheat bread and butter No assignments Last day Fri. Egg salad on croissant, pasta On site school sack breakfast/lunch pickup 15 salad, broccoli salad, apple crisp East parking lot 10 a.m. - 12 noon MAY Weekend NO EVENTS SCHEDULED  Editorials & Opinions www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, May 9, 2020 A redheaded woman Holding on to hope experiences life with color Mrs. R was a character. Her natural red hair had Here we are in one Because I was many Eventually, one way changed to gray years ear- more week of feeling dis- years younger that my or another, the world will lier, but thanks to the mag- tress, hopelessness, and R.A.M. half-sisters, I always con- move beyond this recent ic of her hairdresser, her real concern about what sidered them “second pandemic and its conse- hair was again fl ashy red, the outcome may be about mothers.” And as I grew quences. Our old world Richard P. Holm MD and she had a personality the corona pandemic and ’ifi cations older, I also grew to appre- has faced many periods oxidants. We simply do not to match. She was a feisty, all that it has entailed. Ruth A. Moller ciate their love and friend- of war, illnesses, weather know the cause or causes, fun and full-blooded wom- Will the cases eventually ship on an adult level. tragedies. but we’re looking hard. But you know, some an full of zest and pizzazz. be controlled; will a vac- Perhaps my particu- But on Mother’s Day, When a person has one special things haven’t She made me smile when- cination be developed; lar background may not it’s good to remember of these largely untreat- changed. Sunday, May ever I made rounds at the will businesses again be be quite the same as for the strength, the love, the able conditions, we uti- 10 is Mother’s Day, and I nursing home. opened; what about loss of some women and men guidance and the hope that lize tools called “Activities think that deserves a few Through the years, Al- jobs; what about the status who have loving memo- mothers, throughout histo- of Daily Living (ADLs)” comments. I have always zheimer’s disease took its of education—those are ries of their parents. But ry, have always provided. to defi ne when that per- given great credit to my toll on her memory, but just a few concerns that the many of us who were Let’s hold on to those pos- son might need more help. mother, for her love and her spirit, brightness and must be addressed. blessed to have that kind itive feelings that were in- The fi ve ADLs include 1. kindness and guidance. spark didn’t seem to fade I of course have no an- of love know it stays with stilled in us early on. personal hygiene (being She will always be the per- much. Even near the end, swers, but the questions us throughout our lives. We may not know what able to bath, groom, brush son I most admired and as the family stopped the are on nearly everyone’s I feel that Mother’s Day the next day will bring, but hair and teeth), 2. conti- loved. And she was gener- hair coloring, she gave me mind. We’re in a “new may be the perfect time we can carry on. nence management (being ous with that love—to her a charge of energy and vi- world,” with few if any to savor love and memo- Eternal thanks to you, able to independently use stepchildren andtheirchil- tality whenever we met. guidelines. ries, which will always be Mom the toilet), 3. dressing (se- dren. However, the neurodegen- with us. lecting and wearing appro- erative (ND) Alzheimer’s priate clothes), 4. feeding From the fi les of condition didn’t let up and oneself, and 5. ambulating The Miller Press RETROSPECT eventually she slipped off (being able to change posi- this earthly existence gen- tion and to get around by tly while family surround- May 5, 1910 oneself with or without an President Richard Nixon 53 es in the National Exten- ed her with love. Last week the commer- percent to 47 percent. sion Home Economists As- assistance device or wheel The image of my red- chair). Losing ability to do cial club’s good roads com- “An American in Ger- sociation. headed friend repeated- May 7, 1990 one or more ADLs certain- mittee began work for the many” could be the title of ly came to me through the long needed improvement experiences of Miss Don- The Midway Drive-in ly means that help is need- son, Sunshine Bible Acad- years as I cared for peo- ed, if not now, around the of public roads leading na Campbell, IFYE from Theater opens Fri., May 11, ple with ND diseases. Neu- into the city, and hopes to Miller, who by this time with the comedy “Uncle emy. corner. May 5, 2010 rodegenerative brain loss Mrs. R had a great life, show results in the next 60 should be established with Buck.” Coming attractions conditions include Amy- days that will be of benefi t her host family at Malmo, are “Look Who’s Talking,” Eleanor Iverson and and although she strug- Mary Christopherson, otrophic lateral sclerosis gled with an ND brain con- to both town and country. Sweden. “Driving Miss Daisy,” and (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s dis- May 7, 1970 longtime teachers at Mill- dition, she didn’t lose her Died at his home in Ree “Earnest Goes to Jail.” ease), Alzheimer’s, Par- Heights April 28, Mr. An- Tom Marso has signed Bryan Schwartz was one er School, will be retiring spirit and color until the at the end of the school kinson’s and Huntington’s very end. Miss you, Mrs. drew J. Whorton, age 79 a contract with the Board of ten fi nalists for the ti- disease. These heartbreak- years and fi ve months. He of Education to take over tle of 1990 Mr. Basketball, year. Iverson relates that R. ing conditions happen be- Richard P. Holm, MD was born and spent his the superintendency of the honored at a banquet held I became the fi rst wom- cause of brain cell death passed away in March 2020 boyhood in Ohio, then Miller Independent School in Huron. Schwartz, 6-5 se- an ag teacher in the state but we don’t know what after a battle with pancre- moved to Indiana and District. Marso succeeds nior, helped the Rustlers to of South Dakota. After re- kills the brain cells. We do atic cancer. He was founder Iowa, came to SD in 1883, R.H. Murray, who has a 20-4 record. tirement, Mrs. C plans to know that in 2016, 5.4 mil- of The Prairie Doc® and au- and lived in Riverside been superintendent here Gerry Hunter, Miller spend more time visiting lion Americans were living thor of “Life’s Final Season, Twp. until one year ago, for 20 years. High School athletic coor- her children and grandchil- with Alzheimer’s and we A Guide for Aging and Dy- when he moved into town. Letter to the editor: Be- dinator and high school dren. estimate 930,000 people ing with Grace” available Shortly afterwards, he be- cause of the untimely and principal, has been se- Miller High School ju- will be living with Parkin- on Amazon. Dr. Holm’s came ill with that dreaded senseless death of our boy lected South Dakota High niors, Rebecca Ortmeier son’s in 2020. legacy lives on through his disease, cancer, with other in Vietnam two years ago School Athletic Director and Maggie Fremark, have Presently a lot of re- Prairie Doc® organization. ailments. May 1, and certain events of the Year. He has been been selected to participate search is being done to For free and easy access to The fi ling on the Stand- shaping up in Cambodia at Miller for the past 22 in South Dakota’s All-State look for exposure to cer- the entire Prairie Doc® li- ing Rock and Cheyenne and within our own coun- years. Jazz Festival. The girls are tain toxins as cause for ND brary, visit www.prairiedoc. River reservations began try, I am prompted to write May 10, 2000 vibes players. The festival diseases to include pesti- org and follow Prairie Doc® Monday at Aberdeen, and this letter. How and Why At this writing there are was held May 6-8 at NSU cides, fungicides, insec- on Facebook, featuring On the fi rst one to choose a so many people could be 41 entries for the Milleni- in Aberdeen. ticides, metals like arse- Call with the Prairie Doc® a claim was the Negro, Bow- so deeply concerned over um Parade to be held July The Miller Track teams nic, lead and manganese, medical Q&A show stream- dry, from Bismarck. Out of the return of three men in 1 in Miller. More entries participated in the highly polychlorinated biphenyls ing on Facebook and broad- the fi rst hundred, quite a space and yet appear so are sought….the more the competitive Dakota Relays (PCBs) and other human- cast on SDPB most Thurs- number failed to qualify. unconcerned regarding our merrier. at Howard Wood Stadi- made and natural toxins days at 7 p.m. central. May 5, 1960 young men in Southeast Elm Creek: The area re- um in Sioux Falls. Mill- er’s Grant Lockner fi nished in the environment includ- A time for scholastic Asia, I am not able to com- ceived a “million dollar ing tobacco and some anti- honors resulted in a dual prehend….Mrs. Jimmie rain” Sunday evening. The fi fth in the 110-meter hur- selection of salutatorians at Anderson. amount varied from .90 to dles with a time of 16.74. St. Lawrence High School. Real Estate: 211 E. 9th 1.50 inches. It was a bit Judy Rediger and Edwin St., basement - $16,500; unusual because it roared Sessions were named for 420 W. 4th St., 3 bedrooms for about 20 minutes as the the honor. Duane Olig- - $3,500; 622 E. 1st Ave., clouds approached and for meuller, top-ranking se- -3 bedrooms - $8,500; 116 about 30 minutes after it nior, will represent the West 7th St., 3 bedrooms, passed. I don’t think I have class as valedictorian. Sen. $6,000. ever heard anything quite Karl Mundt will give the May 8, 1980 like it before, and don’t Your voice commencement address. The Ranch and Pasture particularly care to hear it There has been lit- FFA judging team placed again. There is something makes a difference! tle doubt about it now for 4th nationally in a judging rather spooky about hear- some months—Senator contest in Oklahoma City ing the sky “roar” for an John Kennedy is threaten- last week. hour. ing to make a runaway out The South Dakota Home Students in the top one of the Democratic presi- Economics Association percent of the graduating VOTE dential nomination race. has named Faith Cahalan, seniors in South Dakota A greater boost to Senator Milller, as the Senior Out- were honored by Gov. Bill Kennedy’s chances than standing Home Economists Janklow May 1 at a lun- the Wisconsin primary re- Award. She has been an cheon. 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While I had con- mark® Blue Cross® and vinced myself it was be- fl atter and squarer shape. Blue Shield®. The annu- cause the noodles had just There may be several rea- al award recognizes agents arrived in our shipment sons Koreans chose metal and agencies who serve of goods from South Ko- chopsticks, the fi rst being, Wellmark’s members with rea and that it was cold they excelled at metalwork- laser-focused dedication outside in Colorado (mid- ing. For example, you may while navigating the ever- 40s), I realized the real remember the Turtle Ships changing health care land- reason I’d chosen the ra- I’ve written about before scape. men—I missed Korea. I’d which had metal roofs over Submitted Watts is an agent at Mc- even busted out the met- the deck with spikes com- METAL CHOPSTICKS ARE unique to Korea as every other Asian country and Greevy & Associates in al chopsticks I’d bought ing out of it which prevent- culture uses wood or bamboo ones. Korean chopsticks are also unique Sioux Falls. Watts, a man- there, the eating utensils ed them from being board- because they’re fl atter and more square-shaped than other chopsticks. aging partner with Modern KEVIN WATTS that had given me so much ed by enemies. Koreans Woodmen of America, has trouble that several chop- also created the “Jikji,” the would change color when they’re heavier. I was also b een representing Well- Taggart, senior vice presi- stick experts—okay, fi ne, earliest known book to be it touched poisoned food, reminded—as a series of mark Blue Cross and Blue dent of Business Develop- they were four-year-old printed with metal, move- letting the royal know they noodles slipped off my Shield since 1999. ment and Client Solutions children—had teased me. able type—it preceded the should probably choose chopsticks and splashed “Kevin helps exceed the at Wellmark. “We are Slurping up the wavy noo- Gutenberg press by over something else to eat. back into the liquid soup standard for providing ex- proud to honor his ac- dles, I let my mind wander 200 years. Whatever the original remaining in my bowl— ceptional service to our complishments with this to the history of why South A less practical and reason for deciding to use they’re much more slip- members,” said Sean Mc- award.” Korea is the only Asian more regal reason Korean metal chopsticks it can’t be pery, but also more enter- country that uses metal chopsticks are metal may denied that they’re more taining. And maybe that’s chopsticks. be because Korean roy- hygienic, durable, and the real reason royals loved Unlike China, Ja- alty used to use all silver just plain prettier. Howev- their silver tools, for the Pipeline delays pan, Vietnam, or Thai- utensils, therefore, the lay- er, they’re also more chal- sheer entertainment of it. land, whose chopsticks men wanted to mimic their lenging to learn to use as are usually made of wood kings and queens. How- The weather this past or bamboo, Korean chop- ever, the royals used silver week had temperatures Ree Heights sticks, called cheotgarak, chopsticks for a practical Miller Police Department Log up to 80 and down to the are made of metal (stain- reason—to detect poison. 50s. Monday saw rain that Carole Beck less steel today) and are a It was believed the silver Apr. 27 May 2 left water in the ditch- 10:30 p.m. Traffi c com- 7:45 p.m. Ambulance es between Miller and Ree plaint – 3rd Street call – North Broadway Heights. This made the Marlene Schock is in the hospital in Sioux Falls after Th ank you to the Moms 11:30 p.m. Property 10:34 p.m. Ambulance country roads very muddy check – 2nd Street call – North Broadway and diffi cult to travel. suffering a stroke on Satur- Rep. Dusty Johnson Parenting has always Apr. 29 11:55 p.m. Traffi c com- Farmers are getting a day evening. Mother’s Day will look been a full-time job, but in 3:02 p.m. Animal com- plaint – US 14 break from planting. They The construction of the th the stay-home era of CO- plaint – 5 Avenue 12:00 a.m. Traffi c stop – have been going strong pipeline for the new water differently this year. Fam- ilies will have their Sun- VID-19, it’s a 24/7 deal. 11:00 p.m. Motorist as- US 14 since they started late this system is planned to begin May 3 day brunch at home and No play dates, no school sist – North Broadway year. next week. May 1 our kids won’t be bring- hours, and no babysitters. 1:50 a.m. Traffi c control ing back handmade crafts I’m so grateful for South 4:09 p.m. Traffi c acci- – 5th Street May 4 Residents continue to orchestrated by their gra- Dakota’s moms – they con- dent – North Broadway cious teachers who have tinue to step up to the 7:40 p.m. Animal com- 2:10 a.m. Motorist assist saved many a dad through- plate, especially during plaint – 4th street – US 14 cope with quarantine out the years. Friendly re- times of crisis. minder dads – Mother’s Our moms wear many Day is a few days out. hats – with many of these Happy Birthday Sunday residents I’d be remiss if I didn’t moms on the front lines watched church services Good Samaritan highlight a special moth- of this pandemic. They’re on TV, computer or I-pad Society, Miller er in my life, my wife Jac- doctors, nurses, bankers, Jerry Steptoe Sun., April 12. quelyn. Those of us with farmers, reporters, grocery Monday morning sev- Kevin Hofer young children have had to clerks – and governors. eral residents enjoyed get- take on the role of teach- South Dakota’s moms are ting and sending notes the afternoon, Root Beer er as schools have been more than a three-letter May 13 along with mail. In the af- Floats were handed out forced to close across the word, they are our leaders. ternoon, the residents had along with word puzzles. country because of COV- As we look ahead to a vigorous game of noo- Our theme was crazy hair ID-19. The school’s doors Mother’s Day, I want to dle balloon bop in the hall- day. may be closed, but the say thank you. Thank you way. Several residents Several residents re- learning hasn’t stopped. to the moms working full- also received the Happi- ceived and sent notes Jacquelyn is my hero. time and teaching their er Magazine from Rexall from families on Thursday She’s balanced running a kids at home, to the moms st dropped off by Sue Jones. through the Good Samar- business while taking on watching kids who aren’t 19240 351 Ave, Miller, SD 57362 It was dress like a farm- itan Society Web site and the load of homeschool- their own, and to the front- er day. other mail. In the after- ing our three young boys. line mothers putting their A few residents fol- noon, the residents played I help too, of course, but I own safety at risk to help lowed along on the TV for several games of hallway would be lying if I tried to others. Our state couldn’t Tuesday morning rosary. bingo with Robin Sporrer take half the credit. get through this without Thank You All! Midmorning Kevin Hofer as caller. Other staff were you. led devotions over the in- Words cannot express the gratitude I felt helpers up and down the when I saw the caravan of cars, pickups, and tercom and gave a little halls. Miller Lions Club news for the day. In the sponsored bingo games Larry Nielson side-by-sides that pulled into my yard on Sun- afternoon, the residents again. for Senate day, the 26th, to commemorate my 85th birth- played several games of Friday morning several day. Even though we social distanced, it was hallway bingo with Rob- residents enjoyed getting, District 23 a wonderful surprise. I would like to thank my in Sporrer as caller. Oth- sending notes and mail. daughter-in-law, Bernadette Baloun for ar- er staff were helpers up Midmorning Hofer led de- ‡ $GYRFDWLQJIRU5XUDO ranging this festivity. Also a big thank you to and down the halls. Mill- votions and played mu- 6'DQG$JULFXOWXUH er Lions Club sponsored Bob Bawdon who entertained the crowd with sic over the intercom. In ‡ 3URWHFWLQJWKH5LJKW “White Sport bingo games again. In the the afternoon, we had our a Covid-19 lyric to the tune of afternoon, the residents re- WR%HDU$UPV Coat and Pink Carnations”. Thanks also to monthly birthday celebra- ‡ 3URWHFWLQJ3URSHUW\ ceived Easter goodies from tion in hallway sponsored 5LJKWV all my family, neighbors, and friends who sent Scottie Gibson. Our day by Activity Department. cards, and best wishes on the phone. They theme was red, white and A Common Sense ‡ /LPLWHG*RYHUQPHQW Birthday honorees received were all greatly appreciated. blue day. a balloon andaa candy bar. Conservative ‡ 3URWHFWLQJ/LIH Wednesday a couple Staff passed coffee and 605-596-4339 ‡ ,QGLYLGXDO/LEHUW\ I am so blessed to be living in such residents received and sent cookies around that where [email protected] @LNielsonfordist23 a loving and caring community. notes for families through donated by Bonnie Mor- Mary Ann Baloun the Good Samaritan Soci- gan- snickerdoodle and Paid for by L. Nielson for Senate ety Web site. Midmorning molasses. We also listened Hofer led devotions over to a variety of songs from the intercom and gave a the 50’s over the intercom. little news for the day. In

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Derla Jean Lehnherr 1933 - 2020 from the fi les of the compiled by Jeanie Hartman Ree Heights Review :kcaB gnikooL Derla Jean Lehnherr, 86, is survived by her children: died May 4, 2020. Paul (Cindy) Lehnherr May 7, 1920 Bell-Jane’s typing skills; ceive their diplomas this urday, winning two races Derla Jean Arbogast was Therese (Daniel) Serres, The voters of Florence Robert Leyson-Louise Sis- year: Joan Mullaney, Joyce and coming in second on born December 1, 1933, in Diane (Tracy) Vig, Pat- Township evidently took son’s sense of humor; Har- Blake, Betty Beranek, Mil- another. Miller, to Ray and Leona rick (Cheryl) Lehnherr; 16 May 16, 1980 the coming of woman suf- old Lott-Donald Meehan’s dred Eilts and Kenneth (Rumelhart) Arbogast. She grandchildren; 12 great- frage in dead earnest, for blushes; Frank Lingscheit- Steptoe. A combined Baccalau- grew up in Hand County grandchildren; one great- they elected Mrs. Fran- Leland’s ability to get in We are thinking that the reate and Commencement on the family farm. Derla great-grandchild; brother, ces Zuckerweiler as Justice good with the teachers; weatherman has forgotten program will be held on Jean received her diploma Larry Arbogast of Miller. of the Peace and Mrs. Es- Elaine Thompson-Loretta that spring is supposed to Sun., May 18 for seven- from Miller High School in She was preceded in ther Schwartz as Consta- Coonrod’s curly hair; Ber- be here and he just keeps ty Miller High School grad- 1951. Jean married Gerald death by her husband Jer- ble. Evil-doers had better nice Moore-Florence Lott’s sending us snow and cold uates. Four members of Fredrick “Jerry” Lehnherr ry, son Joseph and daugh- beware of Florence Town- giggle; Norma Lingscheit- weather. Nearly everyone the graduating class, Da- on September 25, 1954, in ter Suzanne. ship, Hand County. Ray Danielson’s music has had some loss of cat- vid Fremark, Kyla Camp- New Hampton, Iowa. Jean On Sunday morning, ability; Helen Suhn-Avis tle from the May 5 snow- bell, Marcia Droz and May 16, at 10:30, Rev. and Else’s height; Helen Mead- storm. George Gitongah will be Mrs. Paul Eakin will give Erma’s method of chew- May 6, 1960 the speakers. Five seniors Commission, continued from page 3 that switching over would their Siamese program at ing gum; Twila Else-Louise Mr. and Mrs. Charles will be completing their be an upgrade costing the the Ree Heights Congrega- Dunwoody’s B.F.’s; Ellen Beranek attended a dinner high school careers with ed. Schaffer offered to run county an additional $300 tional Church. They will McKelvey-Eleanor’s tact; at the home of their son-in- high honors, one of which three pipes under a portion a month. A decision was appear in the costume of and Dorothy Swartz-Grace law and daughter, Mr. and is Kyla Campbell of Ree of a county highway free of not made about upgrading that country. Eakin is the Hammill’s good behavior. Mrs. LaMont Kopecky, Ori- Heights. Sixteen will grad- May 10, 1940 charge. In order to do this at the meeting. son of an American mis- ent, on Saturday evening. uate with honors among his company would need Andrea Fiala, represent- sionary and was born in With Commencement to The dinner was in honor them is Jeff Rogers, Ree to breach the road in three ing the Library Board, re- Siam and is, therefore, well be held in Ree Heights on of the birthdays of LaMont Heights. places and replace the re- turned with more details qualifi ed to speak on that May 16 and 17, the school and Clarence Hall, and the The Semmler-Goehring moved portions. For this, about repaving the library country. He was educat- year will wind up with a anniversary of LaMont’s families had their annual he needs permission from parking lot. The total es- ed in this country and, at picnic. E.T. Volkert has parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mother’s Day picnic in the the commissioners. After timated cost would be ap- present, is on a year’s fur- been obtained to give the Kopecky. park in Ree Heights with a brief discussion, the com- proximately $5,000 to com- lough. Mrs. Eakin was for- Commencement Address. “Starlight Sonata” was large number of their rela- missioners agreed to al- pletely redo the parking merly Gertrude Shearer, Mildred Speirs has been the theme of the Junior- tives present. low Schaffer to breach the lot in concrete. Currently and went to Siam three chosen Valedictorian and Senior banquet and prom, Mrs. Stella Hammill at- road. the library only has $4,000 years ago. Emerson Peterka, Saluta- which was held Fri., April tended the National League The heads of six coun- budgeted each year for In writing to the “Re- torian. 29.The grand march was of Postmasters Conven- ty departments submit- maintenance leaving them view” on business, H.H. Ellen Etbauer, senior led by the Junior class tion in Pierre Wednesday ted wage requests for ei- unable to have the lot re- Bevington, now of Good- general science student at president, Mickey Phinney through Friday. She then ther raises or bonuses. The paved. Fiala and the Com- ing, ID, writes that they are State College, Brookings, is and his partner, Miss Marie spent the remainder of the commissioners held dis- mission discussed the pos- located one mile from God- listed on the Honor Roll for Niederauer. week with her daughter cussion on what should be sibility of having it fi xed ding. The area has splen- the winter term according High ranking students and family, Mr. and Mrs. done about the requests. this year since foot traffi c did schools; the grain is to a recent announcement of the Ree Heights senior Gary Hartman and girls. While they were sympa- is low and the lot is hardly nearly all up and looks by the College Registrar. class were announced this On Sunday, they met Mr. thetic to many of the re- used. The end conclusion good. He states that he has With seven victories al- week. Karen Bauer, daugh- and Mrs. Marvin Schultz quests they decided that, reached by both parties 100 fruit-bearing trees in- ready to their credit, the ter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin and son, Tulare, and Mrs. in light of the current CO- was that both the Commis- cluding apple, apricot, Ree Heights School Base- J. Bauer, has been named Pearl Voelker, Miller, when VID-19 situation, they will sion and the Library Board pear, peach, plum and two ball Team met Stephan as salutatorian, and Philip all traveled to Huron for not be granting the re- could budget the project kinds of cherry trees. Wednesday afternoon at Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. dinner. May 4, 1990 quested wage increases. for next year and stipulate John and George Koc Stephan and added anoth- John Meyer, has been an- However, they will still be the bids to be paid over are the owners of a new er victory to the credit of nounced as class valedic- Jared Beck and Dean disbursing longevity and two years to avoid front- 10-2- Titan tractor. Ree Heights. Batters were torian. Commencement at Beck spent Easter weekend May 9, 1930 cost of living raises. loading the cost. Willie Thompson and Si- Ree Heights will be held at the Leo Weyrich home A Zoom conference with Members of the Com- Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ei- vertsen. Wed. May 18. near Sturgis. They returned May 12, 1950 May 8, 1970 the company Vast Broad- mission expressed an in- lts left Saturday from Ab- Monday afternoon. band was held during the terest in attending the erdeen on a trip that will Owen Corbin, Scout John Slunecka, former During National Edu- meeting. The commission meeting between the city take them to their old member of Troop 40, son and longtime resident of cation Week last Novem- discussed with the com- council and the local busi- home in Germany. They of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Corbin Campbell Township, died ber, the third, fourth and pany representatives what ness owners affected by expect to be gone about of Ree Heights, will be one suddenly Wednesday. Fu- fi fth grade classrooms in the benefi ts of employing the city’s COVID-19 ordi- three months. of the 40,000 Boy Scouts to neral arrangements are Ree Heights started recy- them were. Vast explained nance on May 7 at 7 p.m. What is the meaning of attend the National Jam- pending. cling garbage as part of an that they could offer in- in the community center. all this whispering and all boree to be held at Valley Mrs. Joan Hull and Judy ecology project. They col- creased effi ciency regard- After hearing what busi- these special junior meet- Forge June 30-July 6. and Mrs. Leona Englemann lected aluminum, glass, ing customer communica- ness owners have to say, ings? The seniors seem in- Baccalaureate Servic- and Chris attended the Dis- plastic and tin from their tion and maintenance, if they will hold a meeting on terested! The Junior-Se- es will be held Sunday in trict Girl’s State tea in Wol- families and friends. In anything went wrong with Monday at 7:30 in the Fire nior Banquet will be held the Congregational Church sey on Sunday afternoon. fi ve months, they sold 87 the system. Commissioner Hall to pass a resolution on May 9. for the Senior Class of Several attended the rac- lbs. of aluminum, 546 lbs. Jones asked if the switch the county’s current ordi- Each member of the ju- Ree Heights High School, es at Fort Pierre on Sat- of glass, 62.5 lbs. of plas- would be saving them any nance to either loosen or nior class has one last re- and on Thursday evening, urday and Sunday. Herb tic, 42 lbs. of tin and 8.5 money. DeBoer explained tighten restrictions. quest to make of the se- May 18, their Commence- Ulmer had fi ve horses run- lbs. of yellow brass. The niors before they leave ment Exercises will take ning in the races. Randy Ree Heights PTO matched school. They are: Harold place. Five seniors will re- Blaseg jockeyed there Sat- the amount the students Eighth Annual Community Garden earned and the students used the money to pur- chase trees to plant on Ar- Plots available through Miller bor Day. First United Methodist Church all are welcome Call 853.3656 G for more information Plant and seed vouchers 47 are available upon request to anyone who signs up for a plot. B 47

COMMUNITY Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Pleasant Valley Community Church, 21530 SD Hwy. 1025 East 3rd Avenue, Miller, 45, Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stewart, Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Broadcasted to vehicle in the parking lot NAZARENE St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd Street NW, Nazarene Church, 215 West 9th St., Miller, St. Lawrence, 853-3753, 605-996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Jason Watson, Teaching Pastor, Jim Hofman, Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Family Life Pastor, Andrew Elliot, Youth PRESBYTERIAN Pastor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Services online ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday School 11:10 a.m. millerpresby.com, 321 West 1st Avenue, Miller, New Beginnings Worship Center, 1123 East 3rd St., LUTHERAN 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian Jones, Miller, 853-2558, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave., Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., BAPTIST Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, First Baptist Church, 902 N. Broadway Ave., Worship 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SONday Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, School 3:45 p.m., Youth Group 6:00 p.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. via Facebook, Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. Rose Hill, 37044 213th Street, Wessington, Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. via Facebook METHODIST Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. CATHOLIC First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Avenue, There’s no place like home... St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 709 East 4th Street, Miller, 853-3656, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, Get all the news from Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, Sunday Coff ee Fellowship 9:00 a.m., Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. Drive-in Worship 10:30 a.m. home each week – MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Medical Group Miller THE MILLER PRESS Subscribe today! 605-853-2701 605-853-2421• 605-853-0158 Miller, SD 605-853-2786 PO Box 196 in Miller, SD 57362 605-853-3575  Saturday, May 9, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Public Notices School Board holds Graham A historical hero: Mamie Pyle estate notice Edited by John T. Page executive session The list of inductees for STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) the 2020 South Dakota Hall Minutes by Yost to enter into Executive IN CIRCUIT COURT Special Meeting Session for the express purpose ) ss. of Fame holds a face famil- A special meeting of the of personnel matters 1-25-2 (1) at COUNTY OF HAND ) iar to Hand County: Ma- Board of Education, Miller School 6:31 p.m. All voting aye. THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT mie Pyle. District #29-4 was held on President Bertsch declared a Court File#: 29 Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in the return to regular session at 7:29 )PRO20-000005 Mamie Pyle was born NOTICE TO CREDITORS in Orange, New Jersey, in elementary school library. Natalie p.m. Bertsch, President of the Board, A special school board meet- IN THE MATTER OF THE 1866. She grew to wom- called the meeting to order at ing is scheduled for Monday, May ESTATE OF MARGARET ANNE anhood after moving to 6:30 p.m. Other members in 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the ele- GRAHAM, DECEASED Pleasant Grove, Minnesota. attendance were Bryan Breitling, mentary school library. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pyle resided in several lo- Amy Howard, Jonathan Hurd, Motion by Howard, second by that on April 28, 2020, Patrick D. Yost to adjourn at 7:29 p.m. All Graham, whose address is 1428 cal places including Brook- Rob Mullaney, Connie Schroeder, and Tara Yost. Also in atten- voting aye. Tam O Shanter Lane, Kokomo, ings City and Miller, Da- dance was Sara Gates, Business Natalie Bertsch, President IN 46902, was appointed as per- kota Territory. In 1889 she Manager. Board of Education sonal representative of the estate made Huron her perma- Motion by Howard, second by Sara Gates of Margaret Anne Graham. nent home and remained Mullaney to approve the board Business Manager Creditors of the decedent agenda. All voting aye. Published May 9, 2020 for must fi le their claims within four there until her death in Motion by Schroeder, second approximate cost of $10.94 months after the date of the fi rst 1949. publication of this Notice or their Her earlier years saw Voter registration due claims may be barred. her as a teacher in the Claims may be fi led with the personal representative, or may Richland Township and in NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR WIC, military recruitment, and be fi led with the Clerk, and a Miller. A school south of VOTER REGISTRATION assistance to the disabled as copy of the claim mailed to the Miller honored her for her Voter registration for the Pri- provided by the Department of personal representative. Human Services. You may con- dedication to the profes- mary Election to be held on June //ss// Patrick D. Graham// 2nd, 2020, will close on May 18, tact the county auditor to request Patrick D. Graham sion by naming the Gold- 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to reg- a mail-in registration form or 1428 Tam O Shanter Lane en Shield School after her. ister by this date will cause forfei- access a mail-in form at www. Kokomo, IN 46902 In 1886, she married the ture of voting rights for this elec- sdsos.gov Hand County Clerk of Courts tion. If you are in doubt about Any voter who needs assis- 415 W 1st Avenue town’s prominent young tance, pursuant to the Americans lawyer and state attorney, whether you are registered, Miller, SD 57362 check the Voter Information Por- with Disabilities Act, may contact Dakota Law Firm, Prof. L.L.C. John L. Pyle. Together they tal at www.sdsos.gov or call the the county auditor for information Clay A. Anderson, Attorney at raised four children: John county auditor at 605-853-2182. and special assistance in voter Law Shield, May, Nellie and Submitted | The Miller Press | May 9, 2020 Registration may be com- registration. 103 W. 3rd St. / P.O. Box 65 FORMER MILLER schoolteacher and suff ragette, Mamie Pyle, is being Doug DeBoer Gladys, who later became pleted during regular business Miller, SD 57362 inducted into the 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame. hours at the county auditor’s County Auditor, Hand County (605) 893-2001 South Dakota’s fi rst fe- offi ce, municipal fi nance offi ce, South Dakota Published May 9, May 16, May male legislator and the fi rst ed education and a touch the right to vote to a vic- secretary of state’s offi ce, and Published May 2, 2020 and May 23, 2020, at the approximate woman Republican in the of obligation and respon- torious win in 1918 when those locations which provide 9, 2020 for approximate cost of cost of $35.15. U.S. Senate. sibility for the problems of state lawmakers passed driver’s licenses, SNAP, TANF, $22.11. Widowed at a tender humanity, fl avored with it and voters approved it age of 36, she single-hand- love and devotion,” after making South Dakota the Irwin estate notice edly raised her children receiving the award. 15th state to grant women and saw them through Hu- O Among her most dis- the right to vote. Two years STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) personal representative or may ron College, which she and tinguished public achieve- later South Dakota became IN CIRCUIT COURT be fi led with the clerk, and a copy her husband had helped ments was her able leader- the 21st state to ratify the ) ss. of the claim mailed to the per- established in town. An ship in the National State COUNTY OF HAND ) sonal representative. 63 19th amendment making THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ambitious and civic-mind- Equal Suffrage Movement. women full citizens. ESTATE OF MARIAN W. Dennis R. Irwin ed citizen, she served on In 1911, Pyle was elect- On February 16, 1920, IRWIN, ) PO Box 1645 the College Board of Trust- ed president of the Equal for her distinguished ser- )PRO #20-06 Omak, WA 98841 DECEASED. ) (509) 429-6873 ees for 46 years and was Suffrage Movement and vice to the cause of Wom- NOTICE TO CREDITORS instrumental in making the Marla Bertsch fought for women’s suf- an Suffrage in Ameri- Notice is given that on May Hand County Clerk of Courts school’s 1911 endowment frage in South Dakota until ca, she was placed on the 5, 2020, Dennis R. Irwin, whose 415 West First Avenue #11 campaign a success by se- its passage in 1918. Honor Roll of the Nation- address is Miller, South Dakota 57362 curing $100,000 from a Undaunted by repeat- al Woman Suffrage Asso- PO Box 1645, Omak, WA Chicago benefactor. 98841 was appointed as per- Gregory G. Rediger ed defeats of the Equal ciation. Attorney at Law Mamie Pyle’s work as sonal representative of the Estate I Suffrage constitution- of Marian W. Irwin. P.O. Box 12 a mother and homemak- al Amendment in the ear- You are NOT Alone! Creditors of decedent must 117 East Third Street er earned her considerable ly 1900’s, Pyle led a group fi le their claims within four Miller, South Dakota 57362 where recognition. At 81 years old of women in their fi ght for No matter you live, months after the date of the fi rst (605) 853-2125 51 FREE CONFIDENTIAL Published May 9, May 16, and her much admired philos- and help for publication of this notice or their you and your children is claims may be barred. May 23, 2020, for approximate ophy of homemaking and Claims may be fi led with the cost of $36.74. child rearing earned her just a phone call away. the honor of being named For immediate assistance call South Dakota Mother of N 605-472-0508 the Year in 1947. She told Family Crisis Center, Inc. reporters that “Family play and entertainment should 6 at Ginny’s House be blended with a good PO Box 347 bit of Sunday School and Redfi eld, SD 57469 church, plus a well-round- Serving Faulk, Hand & Spink counties

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in contention for a start- other questionable se- Hinton from Washburn. ing role in a year or lection with OT Blake Hinton generally dom- Usually the sec- two. Brandel from Oregon inated his competition, ond draft recap article With their third pick State. He is an average but that was in Divi- is a simple one, with in the fourth round, the athlete with below av- sion II, so asking him to only a handful of draft Vikings got LB Troy Dye erage strength. If he go from that to blocking picks and undrafted free from Oregon. This might makes it in the league, it NFL defensive linemen agents to mention. This be my favorite pick from will be at guard. is a tall task. year, however, the Vi- day three, as Dye is an With their second Once the draft was kings moved back so athletic linebacker who pick in the sixth round, over, the Vikings hit many times they end- excels in coverage. He the Vikings grabbed the phones to sign as ed up with eleven draft will be a special teams S Josh Metellus from many undrafted rookies picks on the third day standout for year one, Michigan. He is a great as possible. These play- alone. When you add and could start along- tackler but lacks the ers have a high bust po- in the dozen undrafted side Barr and Kendricks speed to keep up with tential, but it’s certain- rookie free agents, that by next season. NFL receivers. ly possible to fi nd some makes 23 players to re- In the fi fth round, the The Vikings start- diamonds in the rough cap. So without any fur- Vikings drafted CB Har- ed the seventh round (Adam Thielen, John ther ado, let’s get start- rison Hand from Tem- by taking DE Kenny Randle etc.). This year’s ed. ple. With the secondary Willekes from Michigan rookie free agents in- The Vikings started depleted, it makes sense State. He isn’t very ath- clude: OT Brady Aillo off day three of the draft the Vikings would take letic, but has a tremen- from Oregon, FB Jake by selecting DE D.J. as many corners as pos- dous motor and work Bargas from North Car- Wonnum from South sible, but there is a good ethic which he’ll need olina, WR Dan Chise- Carolina. He will likely chance Hand transitions if he intends to stick in na from Penn State, CB be relegated to a back- to safety in the NFL. the NFL. Nevelle Clarke from DANCE up position for the fi rst Later in the fi fth, the The VIkings’ next UCF, WR Quartney Da- two years, but should Vikings drafted WR K.J. pick was QB Nate Stan- vis from Texas A&M, S IT MAKES DUSTING MUCH MORE FUN become a solid rotation- Osborn from Miami. ley from Iowa. His arm Myles Dorn from North al defensive end. This was a puzzling is good enough for the Carolina, LB Jordan Thirteen picks lat- pick to me, as I don’t pros, but he will have Fehr from Appalachian For more healthy lifestyle tips, visit: er, the Vikings got DT see Osborn being any- to learn to diagnose de- State, TE Nakia Grif- James Lynch from Bay- thing more than a punt fenses better to make up fi n-Stewart from Pitts- A message from the South Dakota Department of Health lor. His explosiveness and kick returner in the for his lack of mobility. burgh, G Tyler Higby will be a welcome ad- NFL. With their third pick from Michigan State, C dition to the defensive In the sixth round, in the seventh round, Jake Lacina from Augus- Help Wanted line, and he should be the Vikings made an- the Vikings grabbed S tana, LB Blake Lynch Polling Custodians Brian Cole II from Mis- from Baylor, and DT Hand County is seeking 8 adults to work on June 2nd sissippi State. He was a David Moa from Boise four star recruit as a WR State. 2020 as custodians at each of the 8 polling places in coming out of college If you have any ques- Hand County. The pay will be $140 for the day plus before making the tran- tions or comments, mileage to and from the poll. sition to safety. He will reach out to me on Twit- need a year or two on ter (@JordanWrightN- The custodian will use cleaning solutions to minimize the practice squad. FL). Skol! voters exposure to surfaces shared by others. Toler- The Vikings’ fi nal ance to chemicals required. The person may be on draft pick was OL Kyle their feet all day long and be wearing protective gloves, face masks, shields and aprons. You would need to pack your own lunch and furnish your own transpor- tation. The polls open at 7a and close at 7p. You may need to stay beyond 7p to finalize clean up. You may also be asked to perform other tasks as instructed by RIDE A BIKE the poll staff. You should be able to lift 25-50 pounds without assistance. YOU NEVER FORGET HOW

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Lastly, I would ask that en awareness and trigger the Whooping Cranes. ic crustaceans, minnows, you call me and report the homeowners into control- Whooping Cranes are the frogs, snakes, and some- sighting. Once you report ling them. tallest bird in N. America times small mammals. Typ- them to me I will, in turn, Dandelion is a peren- standing at 5 feet tall and ically where you will fi nd report them to US Fish & nial weed and as such the weighing 15-17 pounds. them, here in South Da- Wildlife Services who track best herbicide control is Whooping Cranes are kota, is in harvested fi elds the migration patterns. gained with fall applica- a critically endangered where they will be eating For more information tions. However, if infesta- species. In 1941 there waste grains. please contact Wildlife tions are severe, and with were only approximate- Whooping Cranes have Conservation Offi cer Jon fall being a long way off, it File Photo | The Miller Press | May 9 2020 ly 16 Whooping Cranes. few natural predators once Dunlap, 415 W 1st Ave. may be necessary to con- DANDELIONS are a sure sign of the spring growing season. Through extensive con- they reach adulthood. Suite 102 Miller, SD 57362 trol at fl owering. servation efforts, there Some of their biggest or by phone at 1-605-730- The fi rst step is to as- lawn, the best long term are currently about 826 threats are loss of habitat, 1570. For all emergen- sess the situation. Spot solution for dandelions is Whooping Cranes in the power line collisions, mis- cies please call 911. To re- spraying areas with bad to initiate a fall herbicide world. While this is great taken ID by hunters, and port anonymous wildlife infestations is a good ap- program. Anyone with a news and their numbers the deliberate shooting of or fi sheries violation you proach, as it can reduce dandelion problems will are increasing, they are no- them by criminals. can use the TIPS hotline the amount of herbicide in notice a difference after watering deep and less of- where near being delist- If you are lucky enough at 1-888-683-7224 or the your landscape. This ap- one or two years of her- ten. This helps the grass ed. It has been a long road to see one of these birds website http://gfp.sd.gov/ proach can also reduce the bicide applications in the root deeper and withstand to get these amazing birds there are a few things I agency/law-enforcement/ chance of damaging de- fall. dry conditions. Set your to where they are and an would ask you to do. First, TIPs/submit-violation. sireable plants in your yard When applying pesti- lawn mower high. The even longer road to get I would remind you they aspx. The regional offi ce is and surrounding areas. cides always read the la- mower should be set to re- them to a stable popula- are still wild animals and at 1550 E King Ave. Cham- Herbicide products com- bel and follow directions. move the top third of the tion. need to be given the re- berlain, SD 57325, their monly used to control dan- With liquid herbicide ap- leaf. Removing more leaf Whooping Cranes have spect and space they de- phone number is 1-605- delions in turf often con- plications, keep children can stress the grass and a varied diet from aquat- serve. Second, try to get a 734-4530, their offi ce sist of three way mixes that and pets off the lawn until make it less competitive. hours are M-F from 8-5. include the active ingredi- the product has dried or as In addition to a healthy ents, 2,4-D, MCPP and Di- specifi ed by the label. camba. This three way mix may be packaged and sold Summer reading program to start under various retail labels, c. Zhang. but active ingredients will “Imagine Your Story” is be listed on the front of the Are YOU playing? coming to the Hand Coun- New @ the Notable nonfi ction ti- label. There are other prod- ty Library this summer. As tles include: *The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs; ucts labeled for broad leaf with everything, our sum- and grass weed control in mer reading program will Library Good Morning, Destroy- MUN turf. As with the use of M IT look a little different this er of Men’s Souls by Nina CO Y Renata Aron; Hill Wom- any herbicide it is impor- year. The South Dako- Mary Breitling tant to read the label with ta State Library has pur- Director, Hand County Public Library en: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Ap- care and make sure you chased READsquared for 605-853-3693 are getting the product you all South Dakota Librar- [email protected] palachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers; Bullet- want. Some products can ies to use. READsquared is be present in the grass for an on line program where proof Marriage by Adam would like and we will get Davis; *Untamed by Glen- a long time. This may lim- children and adults can it the use of grass clippings register to participate and the books bagged up. non Doyle; How Not to New fi ction for the Diet: The Groundbreaking for mulch in garden areas. BINGO PRIZES then track their reading. The Herd by An- Keeping your lawn 1. Pair of tickets to Miller 14. Binoculars from Kristal The State Library’s goal is month: Science of Healthy, Perma- drea Bartz; *Long Range by nent Weight Loss by Mi- healthy throughout the Central Speedway Volquardsen Agency, to have this program up C.J. Box; The Third to Die summer can help it com- 2. $25 Gift Certifi cate for Inc./American Family and running before June. chael Greger; *The Reason I by Allison Brennan; *Pret- jump: The Inner Voice of a pete and choke out weeds. giftware, Miller Rexall Insurance Our goal at the Hand ty Things by Janelle Brown; Recommendations include Drug 15. Pair of tickets to Miller County Library is to have Thirteen-year-old boy with *The Boy from the Woods Autism by Naoki Higashi- 3. Tempo, (8.2 oz) & cap Central Speedway signup start June 3, but by Harlan Coben; *Run from Wilbur Ellis 16. $25 Gift Certifi cate to we may need to adjust da; The Boy, The Mole, the Away by Harlan Coben; Fox and the Horse by Char- 4. $25 Gift Certifi cate from Polly Shoe Store that depending on how *One Little Lie by Colleen Willie’s Bar & Grill 17. Pair of tickets to Miller everything works at the lie Mackesy; Dressed for a Coble; *The Night Watch- Dance in the Snow: Wom- 5. Wine Tumbler & Cheese Central Speedway state level. For those chil- man by Louise Erdrich; Tray Picnic bag from 18. Stadium Blanket from dren, or adults, who do not en’s Voices from the Gulag G You and Me and Us by Al- by Monika Zgustova Kristal Volquardsen Kristal Volquardsen have access to a computer, ison Hammer; *You Are . Agency, Inc./American Agency, Inc./American please call the library (853- Not Alone by Greer Hen- Books marked with an Family Insurance Family Insurance 3693) on either a Mon- asterisk below are avail- 70 dricks; *The Bride Test by 6. Gift Card from Miller 19. 5-punch Coff ee Card from day or Thursday between able in eBook or audio for- Helen Hoang; Devoted by Dairy Queen Heartstrings the hours of 11-6 to regis- mats athttp://southdako- Dean Koontz; The Honey- 7. Surprise Gift from 20. $25 Miller Bucks from On ter. Please remember, reg- ta.lib.overdrive.com. Don’t Do List by Christina American Trust Insurance Hand istration will not begin un- Lauren; *The Glass Hotel 8. Pair of tickets to Miller 21. Cooler from Kristal til June 3. by Emily St. John Mandel; Central Speedway Volquardsen Agency, Our weekly Wednes- *The Mirror & The Light by 9. Pet VIP Annual Inc./American Family day visits will be remote. Hilary Mantel; The Holdout Membership ($160 Insurance A link will be on our web- by Graham Moore; *Blind- value), Midwest Vet 22. Gift Certifi cate from The site (handcounty.yoursdli- side by James Patterson; 10. $20 Gift Certifi cate to Clothes Garden brary.org) for families to go *In Five Years by Rebecca A+ Tire 23. Surprise Item from to and listen to the stories Serle; The Two Lives of Lyd- 11. Kenra Hair set from American Bank & Trust for the week and see the ia Bird by Josie Silver; *The Bombshell Beauty 24. $25 Gift Certifi cate from art project. If you would Longest Ride by Nicholas 12. $20 Gift Certifi cate from Willie’s Bar & Grill like to complete the art Sparks; *The Sea Glass Cot- Heartstrings 25. 5-qt. Oil Change from project, just call the library tage by RaeAnne Thayne; 13. 5-qt. Oil Change from Stobbs Sales and let us know how many Anointest My Head with Stobbs Sales will be completing the craft Oil: The Psalm 23 Mys- ...and growing! and we will get it ready to teries by Debbvie Vigui; pick up. Some things won’t The Jetsetters by Aman- Businesses wanting to participate, call Mike change….Prizes will be da Eyre Ward; Valentine by Make sure your sump pumps today, 853-3575 or 204-0846, or email earned throughout! Also, Elizabeth Wetmore; *Dar- the more books that are ling Rose Gold by Stepha- [email protected] read, the more times your are routed OUTSIDE nie Wrobel; How Much of By order of the City of Miller name will be put in the These Hills is Gold by Pam - basket to receive one of the “Extra Prizes” at the end. The summer reading pro- gram ends July 25, 2020. Please bear with us, as we may need to make adjust- ments as the summer goes along. The Hand County Li- brary would like to give a BIG shout out to our pa- trons. We so appreciate the kind words and cards sent to us as we transitioned into a curbside service. With that, look over the new books we have gotten in. If you would like for us to deliver to your car, give MORE THAN JUST ENERGY. us a call and tell us what book(s) or author(s) you SUPPORTING N AMERICA’S FARMERS. 70 Visitwww.scoutcleanenergy.com to learn more  Youth www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, May 9, 2020 Local student runs for a cure John T. Page The weekend of May 8 the Avera Run for the Cure event was to take place. Unfortunately, due to CO- VID-19, Avera decided to not hold the event in per- son and instead chose to hold it virtually. Holding a virtual charity run sounds like something out of sci- ence fi ction, but for local runner Pierce Baumberger and his mother Jodi it was very simple. Avera’s Run for the Cure raises awareness and funds for research into treat- ments and cures for can- cer in all its forms. Right now, since social distanc- ing is important in keeping Jaimi Lammers | The Miller Press | April 18, 2020 our communities safe, Ave- SENIORS, Logan Whetsel, left, and Tyler Schumacher, round out the Miller High School Class of 2020. Due to ra decided to have a virtu- the COVID-19 pandemic, students have been fi nishing their senior year out of the classroom. al run people could do on their own instead of gath- ering a large group of run- MHS SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ners together in one place. Last Saturday, Baum- The countdown to Miller High School This week we highlight Tyler Schum- berger ran a 10K race re- graduation, which will be Sun., May 17, acher, son of Steve and Carrie Schumach- cording his running dis- 2020, at 2 p.m., has begun. The following er, and Logan Whetsel, son of Virgil and tance on his watch GPS in Submitted | The Miller Press | May 9, 2020 PIERCE BAUMBERGER ran Avera’s Run for the Cure 10K virtually last Sat- is a fun inside look at our graduating se- Teresa Whetsel. order to prove his running niors. distance. urday recording his race information on his GPS watch. Jodi discovered the vir- Pierce began running Avera’s Run for the Cure tual run on social media competitively two years was unable to provide the What is your favorite What kind of music is Describe your senior and saw it as an opportu- ago knowing experience experience of competing in class and why? on your phone? year in three words: nity for her son to get in is important. He even said person with other athletes. Tyler: Band, because it Tyler: 80’s rock and hip Tyler: Fun, challenging, some running experience himself that “the competi- Nevertheless, it did pro- is fun, easy, and there is hop/rap. exciting. since most school events tive side is just awesome” vide valuable competitive no homework. Logan: Pretty much all Logan: It’s corona time. have been canceled for the and he loves running with experience while also al- Logan: Probably Mrs. type of music except coun- What advice do you year. other people. lowing Pierce to contribute Anson’s English class. try. have for underclassmen? to a charitable cause. Tell us about your fi rst What is your biggest Tyler: Take your time day of high school: fear? when doing your home- Tyler: I was pretty con- Tyler: Death. work and work hard to get fi dent going into high Logan: Bats. good grades. Season school, junior high was If you had an unlimit- Logan: Don’t think pretty much just like it. ed source of money, how about it. Opener Logan: That implies that would you spend it? Where do you see I remember my fi rst day. Tyler: I would donate yourself in 10 years? I don’t know. High school to hospitals so they could Tyler: I see myself with th really is not that different conduct research to try to a steady, decent-paying job from all other schools. cure diseases and also to somewhere in South Da- May 16 What is your best make healthcare cheaper kota. memory of high school? and more affordable to ev- Logan: Running my Sponsored by Quoin Financial Bank Tyler: Senior year home- eryone. own meat locker. All Classes- Late Model, Modifi ed, Super Stock, coming. Logan: Probably on my Midwest Modifi ed, Street Stock, Pure Stock Logan: Every day when parents paying off my par- I leave. ents’ bills.

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