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Celebrating a century of Hubert Clement
1945 when he joined the US Army and com- but once she slipped on the slime herself pleted basic training at Fort Knox in Ken- she knew she could not approach. She could tucky. only watch as her father slid down and fi nal- After a month long stay in New Jersey, ly got Lois back on dry land. Clement crossed the Atlantic and ended up Lois never mentioned sliding down the stationed in the American Zone in Germa- side of a dam but fondly recalled the excite- ny where he played the roles of messenger, ment her father felt when shooting off fi re- truck driver, mail clerk, and general’s escort. works whenever the weather allowed. An April of 1947 saw Clement return home excitement that she inherited and loved in- to Miller fi nding employment with Paulson’s dulging by collecting fi reworks at Sioux Falls Electric as an electrician. His travels stopped on the way to visit family. briefl y until he joined the National Guard in Chuck looks back fondly on the weekends 1950 and headed to Camp Carson, Colorado and summer afternoons spent fi shing on a for training. A year later, he was sleeping in stock dam residing close to the farmhouse a cold tent near Anchorage, Alaska waiting they lived in. Using a fi shing rod he received for the barracks to be completed. Once word on his birthday he pulled up ugly bullheads got out he enjoyed cooking, they put him in abundant in the pond. Since they have a charge of producing the meals and he even- nasty sting his father or older brother would tually supervised 14 cooks. Clement returned handle them. home to the lower forty-eight and surprised Janet feels immense gratitude when re- his wife Betty by showing up at her doorstep membering an avocado green car she re- in Regal, Minnesota. ceived from her father after fi nishing col- Huby and Betty created an incredible leg- lege. After driving it for many years he Saturday acy in the nine children they had together: bequeathed it to Janet who drove it for years Diane, Mary, Janet, Ken, Louis, Joan, Chuck, since it simply refused to die. This simple act Brian, and Brad. In 1958 the couple bought from her father has stuck with her for years. their fi rst 640 acres of farmland northeast of Brad spent lots of time working with July 4th Miller. By 1982 the farm had grown to 1,040 his dad to harvest the crops once his high John T. Page acres and hosted a plethora of memories for school classes fi nished up. He remembers MODIFIED Special n July 4, 2020, Hubert “Huby” Clem- the family the favorite or most impactful of his father always worked hard to keep the ent turns one hundred, a milestone which were shared by Clement’s children. farm in working order. $1000 to win Oworth celebrating. Diane thinks fondly on the time her fa- One hundred years is a long time. Hubert Clement was born on July 4, 1920, in ther decided he wanted to raise turkeys. He “Huby” Clement traveled all over the world Sponsored by Van Wert, Ohio. The spring of 1925 provid- Hartman Construction bought 1,000 baby birds and raised them to doing various jobs from working in a pa- ed a change in scenery that took the form of the point of being ready for a Thanksgiving per mill to serving in our nations military on All Classes - Late Model, South Dakota where his family settled in the feast and sold them to a company for what both foreign and domestic soil. Even now, Modifi ed, Super Stock, Polo area. he describes a good profi t. A profi t he used he is the picture of health living in the assist- Midwest Modifi ed, While Clement established fi rm roots in to build an addition onto the house that in- ed living wing of our local Good Samaritan Street Stock, & Pure Stock South Dakota, he spent a great deal of time cluded an indoor bathroom so they no lon- Society in Miller. Due to COVID-19 his birth- traveling all around the world. At the age of ger need to use the outhouse. day this year will not be what the family ex- July 11 - NO RACES 20 he ended up in Fort Townsend, Washing- Mary never forgot the time that her fa- pected but it will be memorable never the ton working for a paper mill. Upon his re- ther and his brothers helped rescue her sis- less. One hundred years is a long time, espe- turn to South Dakota, Clement joined his ter Lois as she slid down the slimy banks of cially when fi lled with incredible people and Pits and Grandstand brother Ben in farming from 1942 until 1945. the Oahe Dam. Mary wanted to try and help happy memories. open at 5 p.m. Clement’s travels continued in the fall of Races begin at 7 p. m. 1300 3rd Ave. SE, Miller Pit Fee: $30 Grandstand: $15 Adults • $7 Age 10-14 For more information: www.myracepass.com/millercentralspeedway
Mike Caviness | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 THE ‘MILLER BULLS’ at the intersection of highways 14 and 45 are off for their vacation at the spa. Joe Zeller, Don Nye, and Mike Namanny helped with their time and equipment to gently remove the bulls from their perch. The bulls will be back to greet travelers later this summer.
Inside: St. Lawrence approves revised Top Stories 2 Mid Dakota agreement Public Notices 9 John T. Page has been done that can be done Classifi eds 10-11 The Board of Trustees for the by both parties and that they Sports 12 City of St. Lawrence held a spe- should continue to move for- cial meeting June 30, 2020, at ward. Hearing this the Board of Miller City Hall. All members at- Trustees voted to accept and sign tended. the agreement. The fi rst item on the agen- The agreement St. Lawrence da involved the grant agreement signed with Mid-Dakota Rural signed by the city to acquire Water Systems required a small funds for the planned water sys- update. The agreement signed Weather tem update. The agreement out- several weeks ago did not in- lines the parameters in which clude a sewer billing rate. The Date High Low Precip. the money provided to update rate charged is 25 percent of the June 25 82 63 .30” rain the water system are to be used. water rate per thousand gallons June 26 84 63 The Board of Trustees reviewed as established by Mid-Dakota’s June 27 86 68 Janet Kittelson | The Miller Press| July 4, 2020 the agreement because the city Board of Directors. Mid-Dako- is required to get their lawyer’s ta charges at this rate for each June 28 87 70 THE MILLER FIRE DEPARTMENT responded quickly on Tues., June 30, 2020, to pre- vent the spread of an electrical fi re at the home of Scottie and Diana Gibson. The opinion on the grant before mon- waste water each month. June 29 88 72 Gibson home at 103 S. Maple Ave., St. Lawrence had only minimal damage from the ey can be disbursed. Deputy Fi- The St. Lawrence Board of June 30 88 62 .05” rain fi re. The Gibson’s stayed in the house that night without electricity until Hughes nance Offi cer Cindy Deuter in- Trustees will meet for their next July 1 87 62 Electric could assess the damages. formed the council the lawyer regular meeting July 15, 2020. holds the opinion that everything Top Stories www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, July 4, 2020 Settling in Kuwait People are on the move to rural I briefl y mentioned my lasted at least an hour, but Kecia Beranek, On Hand Economic apartment in Kuwait, but Ms. Caffee I never was brave enough Several weeks ago, let’s dive into the details. to test out the drying fea- all the talk around Mill- While Kuwait is very mod- ture. Hanging my clothes er was how many homes ern in their amenities, ABR AD to dry took way less time were for sale. Now, the talk around town is how there were some surpris- By Hannah Caff ee anyway. poised to welcome in a When people visit ar- many homes have sold. es lurking in my 9th fl oor Finally, the bedrooms. whole new generation of eas like Miller for the fi rst bic. My favorite was the Are people on the move home. In my bedroom I had a bed residents as nearly three- time, who are they like- cooking channel featur- to rural areas like Miller? I First up, the bathroom. about the size of a queen. quarters of our owner-oc- ly to run into fi rst? Think ing Middle Eastern cuisine. believe so. I had two bathrooms, one Beds in Kuwait come in cupied housing will turn of coffee hour and happy I usually watched Netf- A recent Harris with an enclosed shower many different sizes as over as seniors and baby hour. What are they talk- lix which does change its Poll suggests that almost and the other had an open they are imported from boomers move out. ing about? Is it positive available movies and TV 40 percent of Americans shower. In the summer many different countries. So why are people on about our area? Are they shows slightly as you trav- are thinking of moving to the water heater switch re- You can have a queen bed the move to rural? Re- talking about the future el to different regions. Two less populated areas. It mains turned off. Water that is either slightly lon- search suggests: or the past? Invite these phones could be found in builds on the 2017 Gallup is stored on the roof, so it ger or shorter or narrow- 1. Slower pace of life newcomers to BBQ’s, golf- this room. One was used poll identifying that more was defi nitely hot coming er or wider than what we 2. Safety and security (es- ing, or the swimming by our building‚Äôs guards Americans want to live in down the pipes. The toilet call queen here. The other pecially families with chil- pool for the afternoon if we had a pizza delivery, small towns or rural plac- and its seat were rectangu- room housed a large ward- dren) to make sure they know the other was a landline to es than in big cities. lar instead of oval. Next to robe which easily held the 3. Low cost of housing what living here is real- be used for local calls for There’s a wave of each toilet was a hose to contents of my two suit- Quality of life trumps ly like. those stuck in the 90‚Äôs. change coming to rural be used as a bidet show- cases. I scoffed at the elec- jobs available in rural ar- The bottom line is peo- Our building had a America. People are mov- er. All toilets in Kuwait tric heater provided in this eas and that’s one reason ple WANT to live and guard on duty at all times, ing in, moving out, and had this feature, but most room, but surprisingly I On Hand Development move here for what we and we had a caretaker moving over resulting in also had a roll of toilet pa- did use it in January and puts time into quality of are today and will be to- present as well. The guards major demographic shifts per for westerners to use. February when the temper- life projects These new- morrow, not what may were not armed in any that will forever change Electrical outlets are not al- atures dropped into the for- comers are buying busi- have been. Let’s change way, but they monitored the face of rural commu- lowed in bathrooms as the ties and fi fties. nesses, working from the conversation to the fu- who came in and out of nities and have far-reach- government has deemed Although it was home‚ home and diversifying our ture and why we love liv- our building. Two elevators ing consequences. During them unsafe. The electri- for only nine months, I ap- economy. ing where we live. cal outlets are shaped like kept our heart rates rest- preciate the way it comfort- the next 20 years we are those found in the United ing, but interestingly the ably met my daily needs. Kingdom, and each outlet fl oors were numbered from features an on/off switch. 0 to 9 rather than 1 to 10, Voltage in Kuwait is about as were all buildings I en- double compared to the tered where ground fl oor United States. was considered fl oor zero. Freedom, fi reworks, and fi nding Next, the living room. The kitchen. All kitch- My apartment door opened enware was awaiting my to the living/dining room arrival, new and in their with a picture window IKEA packaging. I also out some Fourth of July history that could fully open‚Äîno had a small oven, elec- safety concerns here I tric stovetop, and refrigera- The booms exploded in country. I would have guessed, in guess. The TV was hooked tor. A small washing/dry- front of me in a barrage of Out and The fi rework festi- fact, the fi rst organized dis- to cable with all chan- ing machine also called the massive reds, purples, and val in Seoul has been go- play was set off in 1777, nels broadcasting in Ara- kitchen home. All cycles pinks. They were blind- about ing on since the year 2000 just one year after the ing, almost painful to look with and invites a few differ- Declaration of Indepen- at, but too mesmerizing Emily Lammers ent countries to partici- dence was signed. This to shield my eyes. Goose- pate each year. In 2019, took place in Pennsylva- bumps rose on my arm as as you may have guessed, the year I attended, Swe- nia (where the Declaration golden crackles shimmered one of my absolute favorite den, China and Korea were was signed) and Boston, across the sky like berserk parts of the holiday are the the main teams. An esti- John Adam’s hometown. falling stars above the Han fi reworks. mated 100,000 fi reworks According to the Pennsyl- River in Seoul. Steve and It may be juvenile and were launched and more vania Evening Post, “… I were at the Seoul Inter- I know Steve and many than one million peo- the evening was closed national Firework Festival of my friends have a hard ple witnessed the event. with the ring of bells, and and I had never been so time grasping my fasci- Each team sets their dis- at night there was a grand delighted with a fi rework nation with pyrotech- play to music to get the exhibition of fi reworks display in my life. nics, but there’s just some- crowd even more amped (which began and conclud- There are so many thing about the sounds you up. While Sweden and Chi- ed with thirteen rockets) things to love and appre- can feel in your heart, the na’s shows were impres- on the Commons, and the ciate about the Fourth of lights that refl ect in your sive, they were no match city was beautifully illumi- Business July. Number one would eyes for hours after, and for South Korea’s forty- nated.” be all of the freedoms the sulfur smell that re- minute-long display. Even Not only was Boston we enjoy (even though it minds you of childhood. though I’m not Korean and one of the fi rst cities to cel- doesn’t necessarily feel like As I likely won’t be able I already love fi reworks, ebrate America’s indepen- it during COVID-19). Other to experience fi reworks it was impossible not to dence with fi reworks, but for sale things include the weather, this year, I began to remi- notice the energy of the they were also the fi rst city gatherings with family and nisce about the Seoul In- crowd fl ourish as the Ko- to designate July 4th as an Sommer’s Bar in MIller, SD friends (please be responsi- ternational Firework Fes- reans watched their home offi cial holiday in 1783, ble this year as we are still tival and also, about the country’s spectacle with with Congress determin- dealing with a pandemic), tradition of fi reworks on such pride and excitement. ing it as a federal holiday and grilled food. However, the Fourth of July in our Watching the fi reworks in 1870. in Seoul, I was aware that While it is America’s fi reworks were invent- day of independence, most ed in China in 1,000 A.D. of us are feeling less free when someone (possibly and independent than ever, O N a monk) launched a gun- due to the COVID-19 pan- powder stuffed bamboo demic. However, the loud stalk into a fi re and Ka- bangs and bright colors 33 42 boom; the fi rst fi rework. of fi reworks are the per- However, what I realized I fect way to celebrate Amer- Great Location! This business is looking for a new had no idea about the ori- ica’s freedom no matter owner. Comes with a liquor license if needed. gin of lighting fi reworks on how much of a struggle Call Kecia at On Hand 853-3098. the Fourth of July in Amer- this year has been. Even ica. Embarrassed I didn’t though the Fourth might know the history behind be a little different this one of my favorite Inde- year, never forget how for- pendence Day traditions, I tunate we are for our free- decided to fi nd out. doms and if you feel so As it turns out, the fi rst inclined, celebrate this fi reworks in celebration freedom with a few fi re- of the Fourth of July took works. Registration nce place much earlier than 10 a.m. - 12 noon a Car Show CClearancelear t 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. ven Trophy Presentation EEvent St. Lawrence 2:30 p.m. Natural Park For more Info:
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Duysen onds,” Erdman says. “It ment,” Erdman says. “If “When a forecast says texting or other purposes their offi cial duties; By UNMC, Central States wasn’t a severe storm, but you remain in an upstairs there’s a 30% chance of while they drive. • Use of the device to re- Center for Agricultural it contained a lot of light- room or on the main fl oor severe thunderstorms, in- House Bill 1169, which port emergencies to Safety and Health, Omaha, ning, which can be terri- of the house, there’s po- tense storms can quickly was passed during the emergency response NE fying.” tential for injury or death form and sweep through 2020 legislative ses- agencies; They happen frequent- Lightning strikes don’t caused by a tree falling on an area,” Erdman says. sion, prohibits drivers from • GPS or mapping pro- ly during summer months, always kill a victim but the home.” “Other times there’s a larg- using a phone for social grams can be used, but severe thunderstorm warn- they can cause lifelong In late spring or sum- er percentage of potential media uses. The new law information cannot be ings. And it can be easy to physical impairment. mer, thunderstorms may for severe storms, but they allows drivers to hold the entered into the device disregard their potential to When taking shel- form a long-lived fast-mov- don’t develop. We just phone to their ear to talk, while driving; threaten our lives. Howev- ter from a storm pro- ing complex of high winds need to be aware of the but any data entry oth- • Drivers can select a er, the power of summer ducing lightning, avoid known as a derecho. These risks they pose.” er than putting the con- contact out of the de- thunderstorms should nev- contact with electrical de- types of storms are capable Weather apps can play tact number into the de- vice list to then use in a er be underestimated. vices, corded phones, met- of widespread tree damage an important role in help- vice must be done under a hands free mode or acti- Jonathan Erdman, The al pipes, etc. Stay inside and power outages. They ing agricultural workers hands-free mode. vate or disengage hands Weather Channel Senior for at least 30 minutes af- may also cause some struc- keep up with weather con- Violation of the new free mode. Digital Meteorologist, says ter hearing the last clap of tural damage from wind ditions and alerts. law is a primary offense • To activate and deacti- the exact location and in- thunder. gusts that top 100mph, the “Be aware of the threats and is a Class 2 misde- vate hands free mode. tensity of summer thun- Hail and high winds are equivalent of an EF1 tor- severe thunderstorms pose meanor. derstorms is somewhat un- often produced by severe nado. before you’re caught in predictable. That means, thunderstorms. Criteria for Severe thunderstorms one,” Erdman says. “The when conditions are right, designating a storm as se- tend to develop from the more time you have to pre- Teen drivers get more time a severe storm can pop up vere includes hail from afternoon hours into the pare to take shelter from quickly and intensify in a .25-inch to 1-inch in di- evening, overnight and a storm, the better off you matter of minutes. ameter and wind gusts of early morning. In some will be.” thanks to bill suspension “Anytime thunderstorms at least 58mph. Either el- years, thunderstorms are Funding for this educa- South Dakota’s teen-age driving under the existing are possible in your loca- ement of the storm can more frequent or intense. tional article comes from drivers won’t have to wor- instructional and restricted tion, you need to keep an damage trees, take down Some areas of the United the Central States Center ry this summer about hav- license requirements.” eye to the sky and look for power lines or produce a States see severe storms, for Agricultural Safety and ing to meet the provisions Suspension of the bill’s weather updates on your tornado. hail and high winds more Health and the University of a new state law that was implementation also will phone’s weather app,” “One of the most dan- often than others. of Nebraska Medical Cen- to take effect this Wednes- give state Driver Licensing Erdman says. “Storms gerous elements of a se- ter. day, July 1. staff more time as well, ac- that will affect your loca- vere thunderstorm is the Senate Bill 113, which cording to Schrank. tion tend to develop in the potential for a tornado was passed by this year’s “Driver’s licensing staff western sky. If the sky be- that forms with little ad- Legislature, is designed to statewide has been work- gins to look dark, it’s likely vance warning,” Erdman SDSU hosts virtual strengthen South Dakota’s ing through a backlog of li- that thunderstorms are de- says. “That can happen current graduated driver’s cense application requests veloping.” so quickly that the weath- license laws covering teen due to the stations being Ordinary midsummer er service can’t get a tor- fi eld days drivers between the ages closed for a time during thunderstorm can produce nado warning out before it Crops are looking quite ed throughout the summer of 14 and 18. Gov. Kristi COVID-19,” she said. “Staff lightning. However, severe strikes.” nice in the area this year. that will be edited and in Noem issued an Executive can continue to address thunderstorms can pro- Tornadoes that form Hopefully, producers have time published online for Order Friday suspending the backlog without having duce more frequent cloud- quickly on the leading fi nished planting, caught public viewing. SDSU Crop the implementation of the to deal with the new teen to-ground lightning. This edge of a long line of se- up on spraying and can Testing variety trials will bill through Dec. 31, 2020. driving laws at the same especially true with long vere thunderstorms may take some deserved time also be made available to “This is really good time.” squall lines of severe thun- occur during the night or off. Usually this is a busy view online. Those will be news for teen drivers and derstorms. may be wrapped in rain time for SDSU Exten- located at the https://ex- their families who were Most weather apps fea- and diffi cult to see. sion with scheduled an- tension.sdstate.edu web- trying to understand the ture lightning alerts and Even if a severe storm nual fi eld days and tour site. However, if people bill and its impacts,” using them can provide doesn’t spawn a tornado, events. The staff look for- prefer to view crop test- said state Driver Licens- ample warning of an ap- the straight winds it pro- ward to connecting with ing variety trials in person, ing Program Director Jane proaching storm. Knowing duces can do comparable area producers, fellow con- most sites have been out- Schrank. “What this means that lightning strikes are damage. The most com- sultants and others in the fi tted with maps and signs is that current law remains near and it’s time to take mon form of severe weath- agriculture world, through so visitors can fi nd their in place and teen driv- shelter could save your er in the United States is these events. Unfortu- way around and locate dif- ers have the opportunity life. from strong and/or dam- Clearance nately, this year SDSU has ferent varieties. to continue practicing and Lightning strikes can oc- aging straight-line winds asked us not to host any cur up to 25 miles ahead which aren’t associated “in person” events for the 2-Person of an approaching storm. with tornadoes. short term. However, there Scramble Event When you hear the sound “When a trained mete- has and is a large effort be- of thunder, you are with- orologist evaluates wind ing made by SDSU staff to Golf in the range of lightning damage, they can tell the provide this infi eld infor- strikes. difference between straight mation through online or Tournament winds and tornadoes. Tractor cabs or even virtual methods. +ROH7RXUQDPHQW barns do not provide ade- Straight winds produce a The Dakota Lakes Re- 6DWXUGD\-XO\ quate lightning protection. starburst pattern in debris search Farm Field Day was +LJKPRUH “I personally expe- whereas tornado winds held June 25th, as it is ev- *ROI&RXUVH rienced a slow-moving cause a spiral pattern.” ery year on the fourth Come check storm that produced light- Hail, especially when Thursday in June. 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Weekend JULY Sat. Library Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Editorials & Opinions www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, July 4, 2020 Th e times they are a’changin? CNN recently had claimed so many American cause of the chaos associ- Martin Luther King was unrest, anger, and lack of lengthy programming lives. Some time later, it ated with Vietnam. assassinated April 4 in trust in government offi - about the year 1968, and R.A.M. was branded an “unclean” “The Graduate” was the Memphis. cials and policy. how it compares to the war. The draft was still top movie that year. Top Robert F. Kennedy was The country today is events of today…with the ’ifi cations in effect, and those draft- songs included “Born to following in the footsteps dealing with the Covid-19 suggestion that the two ed had little choice but to be Wild,” “Hey Jude” and of his brother Jack, and virus, in addition to all the years have a lot in com- Ruth A. Moller serve and put their lives on “Waterloo Sunset.” was running for president. unrest and lack of trust. mon. the line (or fl ee the coun- That year, there were He addressed people at the And I do note similarities Ah, yes, I remember of the years that have fol- try). many protests, much un- Brookings Armory on May to events from 52 years 1968 well, and the events lowed. Lyndon B. Johnson, Tex- rest, and lack of trust in 11. I remember attending, ago. of that year remain fresher In 1968, the U.S. was as, was President, and he the government. Sound fa- and taking our little son But it seems our coun- in my memory than many immersed in the unpopu- chose not to re-run, be- miliar? with us. try, with all its ups and lar war in Vietnam, which Less than a month later, downs, is still moving on June 6, RFK was assas- along, since 1776, and From the fi les of sinated in California. we’re celebrating the Dec- The Miller Press RETROSPECT Richard Nixon followed laration of Independence Johnson as the 37th U.S. July 4. June 30, 1910 terrible storm when Mrs. tion’s economic prob- president and the only That doesn’t mean it’s At her home in Carleton Kasch froze both her feet lems are linked directly to president to ever resign perfect, or ever will be, Township last Tuesday, and then was hospitalized the huge increase in fed- from offi ce, in 1974, rath- and it’s good to be vigilant. the 20-year-old daughter in Miller for a long time. eral spending and the rise er than face impeachment But this week, let’s take of Abraham Snyder com- Both feet had to be ampu- in taxes needed to pay the over his efforts to cover up a moment and remember mitted suicide by taking tated. The Kaschs now live bill. –Congressman Jim tive year, Miller will be of- activities in the illegal Wa- all the work that has gone a dose of strychnine. She in Reading, MN. Abdnor fering down-home hospi- tergate scandal. into this democracy. And it died Wednesday morning. July 2, 1970 Some 36 families will tality for participants in Still, some events that will no doubt always be a She assisted her mother A decrease in the num- welcome a novel guest the Big Ride Across Amer- occurred in 1968 do have work in progress. and sister in getting supper ber of young people in into their homes this sum- ica. Some 300 bicycle rid- a resemblance to today’s and went out to call the the 1-21 age bracket was mer, as computer technol- ers will stay at Crystal Park men to eat. Shortly after- shown by the results of the ogy is introduced to such July12….a destination that wards she was taken sick annual school census, re- household functions as marks the half-way point and went to bed. The re- ported by Mrs. Winifred balancing budgets, check- from Seattle, WA, to Wash- ington, DC. Th e heart of mains were buried at How- Lorentson, county superin- ing energy use and check- ell. tendent. At the same time, ing expenses. During the Christine Garcia, Mill- Henry Grabler rode up an increase was refl ected summer months, each of er, has overcome incredible from Mitchell with Mr. in pupils who are attend- these families will have a odds in her battle against Jackson in his auto. They ing independent schools, microcomputer place in its pancreatic cancer, and the matter stopped at Miller on their which was the result of re- home for a two-week peri- she offers advice for oth- A few years ago, I spoke way to recruit a little, organization. Largest in- od. The computer consists ers: “Don’t give up, Even at a conference for women and while Henry was in a crease was shown in Miller of a video terminal similar when things look bleak, physicians. My talk opened crowd, being circus day, Independent District No. 4, to a television screen and try whatever possible treat- with a simple question. someone swiped his watch where enrollment showed a typewriter-like keyboard ments are available. Just What organ does the heart and chain, valued at about a rise from 950 a year ago on which to enter informa- never give up.” supply blood to fi rst? It Jill Kruse, D.O. $40. to 1,461 , according to the tion. Among students con- The Orient 16 and under was a deceptively sim- sure its needs are met fi rst. To make a profi t of new census. ducting this research is Ju- girls repeated their cham- ple question, but the room Yet when we think of tak- $22,400 from a three-year Ronald Campbell, Miller dith Apley, Miller. pionship plays and brought was silent as they all pon- ing time for ourselves or investment in 28 quarter attorney, was named as a July 2, 1990 home the fi rst-place tro- dered what they thought saying “no” to someone’s sections of farm land in Bar Commissioner for the Darlene Droz has an- phy after going undefeated was a trick question. Vari- request because we do not Buffalo County is the re- South Dakota Bar Associa- nounced that she is a can- in the double elimination ous answers came in, but have the time or energy to cord which has just been tion at its meeting recent- didate for Hand County tourney. This is the third they were all wrong. Ev- help, we often feel selfi sh. made by a Mennonite col- ly in Sioux Falls. Campbell Register of Deeds on the time these girls have made eryone else tried to guess When the heart does ony, which three years ago will represent the 9th Judi- Independent ticket. Her the trip to National Quali- what the most important not have enough blood fying Tournament. organ would be that would fl ow to an area, or there purchased the land and cial Circuit, which includes decision to run for Regis- June 30, 2010 moved to Buffalo County Hand, Hyde, Spink, Beadle, ter of Deeds at this time receive the blood fi rst. is a blockage in a vessel, from Hutchinson County. Buffalo, Edmunds, Faulk was prompted by the sale For at least 80 years, They tried to deduce which it causes pain. Sometimes The land was purchased and Jerauld counties. of the abstract company folks in the Miller area organ was physically the people ignore this pain and for $16 an acre and has Jack Magness, son of (from Herb Heidepriem to have been able to fi ll up closest to the heart. push through. Sometimes now been sold at the rate Mrs. Novella Magness of Glenn Ramsey). their gas tanks at the The next slide in my the pain goes away, only to same location…203 East talk was a picture of the come back later when the of $21 an acre without a St. Lawrence, and the late June 19 and 21, repre- rd crop. Gordon Magness, will be sentatives from various 3 Street. However, come heart from an anato- demands on the heart grow June 30, 1960 ordained as a minister at area organizations and July 20, Community Oil my textbook and there I stronger. If the area of the Loren Gibson, 14-year- ordination service Mon., state and federal offi cials will close its doors. Lester showed the answer. The heart is starved for blood old son of Mr. and Mrs. July 6 at the St. Lawrence appeared before the US and Carolyn Hargens took heart feeds itself fi rst. The for long enough, that part Lyle Gibson, has a narrow Community Church. Senate and House of Rep- over the operation January very fi rst blood vessels of the heart dies. If a large escape from serious inju- July 3, 1980 resentatives subcommittees 1, 1970. They had it for 39 that branch off the heart enough area of the heart ry when he was thrown Susan Sivertsen, Bri- on water and power. Three years but they are ready to at the aorta are the coro- dies, then the heart can- from a tractor, the machine an Fulton and Tere- the SD delegation present- retire. nary arteries. These are not effectively pump blood and attached (blue-grass) sa Mins rode and roped ed testimony on behalf of The Paint Miller project the blood vessels that feed to the rest of the body and strippers running over his their way to the Nation- the Mid-Dakota Rural Wa- of the On Hand Develop- the heart and are the ones the person may die of a body. al High School Rodeo, to ter System, and enjoyed a ment was a great success that, when blocked, cause heart attack. despite the rain. The home a heart attack. We need to follow this In retrospect, President be held July 28-August 3 very favorable hearing. th Eisenhower’s last grand in Yakima, WA. Fulton was The 86th annual South at 118 E 4 Street Miller This was not a talk example in how we treat trip must be appraised named all-around cowboy Hand Old Settlers picnic was painted by volunteers about anatomy, and it ourselves. We need to take as a fl op—judged by ear- as well as champion steer was charged with excite- on Friday and Sunday with wasn’t a lesson in physi- care of ourselves – emo- ly hopes and prospects. wrestler at the state fi nals. ment. This year’s them Saturday being canceled ology. It was a conference tionally, physically, and It should be remembered The Miller team consist- was “Old West Years,” because of rain. The fi nish- on self-care. No one has spiritually – before we can that Russia was to have ing of Susan Brian, Teresa, featuring gals and guys ing touches will be done ever called the heart a self- take care of others. If we been included. Eisenhow- Billy and Rob Etbauer and dressed up as saloon girls, on Wednesday, volunteers ish organ. We call some- ignore this and take care er was insulted as no US Paul Fulton were also the piano players, trappers, welcome. one who is generous and of our needs last, our abil- President ever has been, in recipients of the State Tro- cowboys and Indians. Spe- Melisa Blackwell and kind as someone who has ity to care for not only Paris, and his invitation to phy, which is awarded to cial recognition was given Paige Mehling have been a “big heart”. The heart’s ourselves, but others will come to Moscow was re- the high point high school to Bill Schwartz, 86, and nominated by their schools sole purpose is to supply suffer. Be like the heart, voked. team. Myrtle Johnson, 96, who to the Elite 15 award for oxygenated blood to the tirelessly giving and kind A recent letter from Mrs. On Independence Day were designated the ‘oldest senior girls in Sports Lead- entire body, and it beats to the entire body, but Rudolph Kasch was in- 1980, it is heartening to settlers’ and presided over ership for 2010. As candi- constantly from before most importantly ensuring cluded with a write-up of witness the growing con- the day’s events as Grand dates Blackwell and Meh- we are born until the mo- that the giving and kind- the wedding of their old- cern about our ability to Marshals. ling attended the awards ment we die. The only way ness applies to you fi rst est daughter, Eunice. 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John T. Page | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 THE INNER FARMER of Philip Tes- John T. Page | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 terman smiles as he receives a $25 DISCOUNTS ABOUND for Carol Harvey with a Hand in Hand discount card gift certifi cate to C & B Operations. courtesy of The Miller Press.
Submited | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 GORDON AND MARILYN Pollock celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Fri., June 26, with a window visit and lunch. Pollocks celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Residents watched ternoon, several residents church services on TV, Good Samaritan participated in our shop- John T. Page | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 John T. Page | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 computer or iPad Sun., ping cart from area stores. DIANE WANGSNESS can expect to REPRESENTING THE EMPLOYEES of Quoin Bank, Julie Taylor accepts a June 21. Society, Miller A couple of residents also be well informed with a free sub- sweatshirt and hat from Agtegra for the bank. Monday residents met Kevin Hofer enjoyed outdoor time. scription to The Miller Press. Lizzy Simons, activity as- Lizzy Simons led de- sistant, who is helping us ed in some outdoor time. votions over the intercom New @ the out this summer. In morning, a few res- Thursday morning and Midmorning, Kevin idents followed along on gave news for the day. In Hofer led devotions over the TV for Tuesday morn- the afternoon, since it was Library the intercom and gave ing rosary. In the after- raining, residents partici- news for the day. Sever- noon, the residents played pated in one-to-one visits. Mary Breitling al residents also received several games of hallway Friday morning, Hofer the Happier Magazine from led devotions over the in- Director, Hand County Public Library bingo with Jody Speck as Rexall dropped off by Sue tercom and gave news for 605-853-3693 caller. Other staff helped Jones. In the afternoon, the day. At noon, Gordon [email protected] up and down the halls. several residents participat- Miller Lions Club spon- and Marilyn Pollock cele- brated their 60th wedding Starting July 8, the li- sored bingo prizes again. anniversary with a window brary will be open on Mon- Wednesday morning visit and lunch. In the af- day (11-5:30), Wednesday John T. Page | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 Miller Police Hofer led devotions over the intercom and gave ternoon, several residents (11-5:30), Thursday (11- COFFEE AND GIFTS color Julie Taylor’s future with a $10 gift certifi cate to news for the day. In the af- enjoyed going outside. 5:30), Friday (11-4:30), and Heartstrings. Department Log Saturday (11-2:30). We are getting closer to our regu- June 23 lar schedule, YEAH! 4:00 p.m. Traffi c control It is not too late to reg- – 5th Street Corn is growing tall ister for “Imagine Your 5:00 p.m. Welfare check The weather this past Story” summer reading – US 14 week was stormy, windy, Ree Heights program. Go to our web- 8:10 p.m. Traffi c com- cloudy, and hot. We had site, www.handcounty. plaint – 4th Street .40 inch of rain and the Carole Beck yoursdlibrary.org to regis- June 24 temperature reached into Box 178, ter. The reading program 5:00 p.m. Traffi c com- the humid 90s. Ree Heights, SD 57371 will end on Saturday, July plaint – North Broadway The crops have been 25. The additional prizes 8:30 p.m. Animal com- taking advantage of the 605-943-5532 will be drawn for on Mon- plaint – 1st Street humid weather with the day, July 27. In the mean- June 26 corn growing by leaps and and Margie Parmely. time, keep reading and re- 8:31 p.m. Traffi c control bounds. It is defi nitely go- Word is that John Goeh- member every time you – 5th Street ring is improving at a John T. Page | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 ing to be knee high by the stop down to pick out June 27 4th of July as many of the Sioux Falls hospital. ROSE MONCUR ponders her next purchase at Ace Hardware with a $25 books, you can put your 12:10 a.m. Property fi elds are waist high al- Sympathy is extended to gift card donated by Quoin Bank. th name in the basket for a check – 7 street ready. the family of Joe Poindex- better chance to win one of 6:25 a.m. Ambulance Delton is living at his ter, who passed away last the additional prizes. call – 5th Street daughter’s home. He left week and whose funeral New adult fi ction titles 8:30 a.m. Ambulance Good Sam on June 25, was held on Monday at the Hello, Summer th include: by call – 5 Street Thursday to live with Jeff Drive in Theater in Miller. Mary Kay Andrews; Walk June 28 the Wire* by David Baldac- 3:28 p.m. Traffi c stop – ci; The Vanishing Half * by SD 45 Brit Bennett; Devolution: 10:19 p.m. Ambulance A Firsthand Account of the call – 9th Street B Rainier Sasquatch Massacre June 29 G by Max Brooks; Shiner by 5:02 a.m. Ambulance Amy Jo Burns; The Guest call – North Broadway 8 List* by Lucy Foley; Cami- 6:30 a.m. Animal com- 9 no Winds* by John Grish- plaint – North Broadway am; Take a Hint, Dani John T. Page | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 June 30 Brown by Talia Hibbert; 28 TONY COYLE claimed the last Bingo prize, a $10 gift certifi cate to Heart- 2:00 a.m. Property check Summers by Elin Hilder- strings, Ltd. – US 14 brand; Summer of ‘69* by Elin Hilderbrand; Lillian Boxfi sh Takes a Walk* by Kathleen Rooney; The Book of V by Anna Solomon; The Wedding Dress* by Danielle Steele; All Adults Here* by Emma Straub; Big Summer by Jennifer Wein- er. Noteworthy nonfi ction titles include: Our Time is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America by Stacey Abrams; Heav- en and Hell: A History of the Afterlife by Bart D. Eh- rman; Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza by Ken Forkish; Tap Code: The Epic Survival Tale of a Viet- nam POW and The Secret Code that Changed Every- thing: A True Story by Car- lyle Harris; Call Me Amer- ican by Abdi Nor Iftin; The Myth of the American Dream: Refl ections on Af- fl uence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power by Danielle L. Mayfi eld; The Dragons, the Thanks to all the firemen, first Giant, the Women: A Mem- oir by Wayetu Moore; The responders, and Hughes Electric Rural Diaries: Love, Live- that showed up at our fire. stock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm* God bless you all! by Hilarie Burton Morgan. *Available for download Scott ie & Diana Gibson on SD Titles to Go. Obituaries www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, July 4, 2020 Not on my watch Raymond C. “Chub” Graham 1931 - 2020 Donald Dean Bahr 1944-2020 Raymond C. “Chub” sons, Tim (Debra) Graham Donald Dean Bahr, for- nicknamed her PJ and she Graham, age 89, passed and Bill (Robin) Graham; mer State Champion box- started calling him DB. Governor Kristi Noem statement of purpose. To- away June 20, 2020. son-in-law, Burt (Sta- er, tough as nails forty- They married Christ- For weeks now, we have day, instead of focusing He was born April cy) Eskandarion; year veteran of law mas Eve in New been witnessing a trou- our attention on Jeffer- 6, 1931, to Har- brother, Nor- enforcement, ar- York City in 1991, bling turning point in our son’s fl aws, as a nation, old and Ada man Graham; tisan of the ag- a wedding Don nation’s history. We moved we should be focusing on Graham. Chub seven grand- ate, and pro- bragged was from calls for reform to vi- what this remarkable state- served in the kids; and two lifi c author of attended by olent riots and looting. ment means. United States great-grand- sweet notes Ron Carey, Now, we’re witnessing a In recent days, we have Air Force kids. In lieu to the love of president of radical movement commit- seen threats to memori- and retired of fl owers, his life, PJ, the Team- ted to undoing our nation’s als that honor some of as an Air- memorials crossed over sters and suc- history. Make no mistake, America’s greatest leaders. craft Inspec- can be made into Heaven cessor of Jim- this movement has noth- Some vandals have gone tor. He was to, Wounded unexpected- my Hoffa. DB ing to do with equality or so far as to attack stat- preceded in Warrior Project. ly on June 24, and PJ had a justice. ues of Abraham Lincoln death by his par- Funeral Servic- 2020. love so intense In real time, we are and Ulysses S. Grant, the ents; wife, Mary es were Wed., July He had more they texted like watching an organized, co- very leaders who brought Graham; and daugh- 1, at Southwest Presby- than nine lives and teenagers in love up ordinated campaign to re- the Union through the Civ- ter, Laura Ahn Eskandari- terian Church. left all who loved him in to his last hours. They’d move and eliminate all ref- il War and ushered in the on. Chub is survived by his Paid Obituary absolute shock that any- also sneak each other love erences to our nation’s end of slavery in our coun- thing in this world could notes daily which crowd- founding and many other try. These are the same Joe Poindexter 1941 – 2020 stop him. ed their refrigerators, mir- points in our history. Rath- men who turned Jeffer- Don was born during rors, pages of their Bibles, er than looking to the past son’s ideal into reality. Joe Poindexter, 78, of he enjoyed spending time World War II in 1944, and dashboards, pillows, and to help improve our fu- Now we’re seeing Ree Heights, passed away with his family, especial- attended school in St. Law- dresser drawers. DB made ture, the lessons of history threats to Mount Rush- Friday, June 26, 2020, ly his grandchildren. rence and Miller. He grew it known to everyone that - lessons that we should be more. To those who would at the Good Samar- He was known to up closely bonded with his he found PJ more beauti- teaching our children and threaten America’s Shrine itan Society in have a sweet three siblings, Jerry, Joe, ful with every passing year our grandchildren – are in- of Democracy, I have one Miller. tooth, enjoying and Gloria, who were all and never passed up the stead being wiped away. simple message for you: Celebra- all sweets. Joe raised by their equally te- opportunity to snap a pic- This approach focuses ex- Not on my watch. tion of Joe’s loved work- nacious father, Melvin. ture of her from the back- clusively on a person’s Mount Rushmore is a life was ing with his Don was always known side and make a lascivious fl aws and fails to capital- National Monument, and Mon., June clients; al- as the toughest guy in the comment as she passed. ize on the opportunity to I am partnering with the 29, 2020, at ways willing room, which few dared to Several times a day, he learn from the virtues that federal government and the Midway to spend ex- challenge. Don served two would pause the television person represents. This offering the resources of Drive-In with tra time with tours in Vietnam as a Navy to look over at her, take a is being done deliberate- South Dakota to make sure Rev. Brian clients and Seabee. When he worked moment, and tell her that ly to discredit America’s that proper security mea- Jones offi ciat- commented of- for the U.S. Marshals, a he loved her more than life founding principles by dis- sures are in place. We will ing. Everyone is ten how much fellow Marshal misunder- itself. crediting the individuals do everything in our pow- invited to attend he learned from stood his Navy position to DB and PJ loved so in- who formed them, so that er to make sure that Mount the celebration and them. He loved his be a Seal and not a Seabee. tensely there existed no America can be remade in Rushmore remains as ma- will be able to tune into ra- ranch and cattle, especially When the coworker told him and no her, only them. a very different political jestic and inspiring as it is dio station FM 89.1 to hear his dogs on the ranch. the other Marshals, they One could not be found image. today. the service. Private burial Grateful to have shared wanted to know about his without the other. America is the nation President Trump is vis- will be at G.A.R. Cemetery, in Joe’s life is his wife, years in the military. Don In their retirement that it is because of the iting Mount Rushmore Miller. Joyce of Ree Heights; chil- would reply with a smile, years, they kayaked (and ideals that it was built in just a few days, and it Thomas Joseph “Joe” dren: Janelle (Jon) Jessen “Hey, my whole body is a got lost) in rivers near the on: “All men are created is such an honor to have Poindexter was born No- and daughters, Sydney and dangerous weapon.” And Grand Canyon, trekked equal,” they have “certain the President of the Unit- vember 7, 1941, at Big Sara of Ree Heights; Jolene they believed it! around Hawaii, lived be- unalienable rights,” and ed States visit South Dako- Spring, Texas to T.J. and (JJ) Schall and children, On his return from Viet- tween South Dakota and that government’s purpose ta, especially to celebrate Frances (Clements) Poin- Jordan and Jesse of Onida; nam, Don became Chief Arizona, attended myriad is “to secure these rights.” America’s birthday. Secu- dexter. At the age of eight, Jennifer (Mike) Runge and of Police in Miller and was Little League games, and Thomas Jefferson, unques- rity measures will be in the family moved to Pierre, sons, Briggs and Kagan of then elected Hand Coun- canoodled like newlyweds. tionably a fl awed man, full force for the event, but South Dakota and in 1952, Ree Heights; and Jay (Arla) ty Sheriff four consecutive When he wasn’t on adven- gave us this extraordinary we know that threats to they moved to the ranch Poindexter of Ree Heights; terms. He married and had tures with PJ, he’d spend Mount Rushmore may con- north of Ree Heights. sister, Paula (Terry) Spil- his three eldest children, hours combing South Da- tinue after the President Joe graduated from Ree de of Highmore; broth- Chad, Wade, and Mia. In kota for agates that he leaves. We’ll stay diligent Heights High School in er-in-law, Orval (Millie) 1990, Don became dad to fashioned into everything about protecting it. 1960. He spent two years Rogers of Ree Heights; sis- John and Mary. The Bahr from knife and gun han- I want to make one at Brookings for college ter-in-law, Betty Haetten of life skills are easily seen in dles to light fi xtures, pistol thing clear: the men hon- before transferring to the Halstead, Kansas; special all of his descendants. An grips, jewelry, and unique ored on Mount Rushmore University of Minnesota aunt, Sandra Poindexter; upside of being the most heart and animal shapes weren’t perfect; nobody obtaining his Doctor of Vet- special cousin, Mike (Car- strong-willed and confi dent for PJ and others in the Clearance is. They all had fl aws. But erinarian Medicine (DVM). ole) Clements; and numer- person you know is the family. He built DB’s Ag- Clearance they all had tremendous Joe returned to the ranch ous nieces, nephews, cous- guarantee that your genes ates and mastered creating virtues as well, and they and started his veterinarian ins, friends, and clients. will go on to your children. art from the most beauti- Event did incredible things for practice. Preceding Joe in death DB told PJ many times ful corners of nature. He Event our country. Today, Amer- On August 22, 1964, he were his parents, T.J. and throughout his life that he had a natural eye for beau- ica is the greatest nation married Joyce Rogers at Frances Poindexter; par- wished, more than any- ty in what most take for in the history of the world, the Ree Heights Commu- ents-in-law, Ray and Glad- thing, to pass on to his granted. and that is in no small part nity Church. This union ys Rogers; and grand- family a love for Christ, Those who loved him, a thanks to each president brought four children: parents: Joe and Minnie in hopes everyone would number we couldn’t even memorialized on Mount Janelle, Jolene, Jenni- Poindexter, and Wylie and be reunited in Heaven. begin to imagine, are infi - Rushmore. We can learn fer, and Jay. Joe and Joyce Mattie Clements. DB and PJ read their Bi- nitely grateful for the time Come check from their successes, and made their home on the In lieu of fl owers, the bles and prayed together we were given. While his we can also learn from family ranch where they family request memorials each morning, daily, all the body may be gone, DB will out the sales their mistakes. And in do- farmed and ranched, Joe be directed to the Good Sa- years of their marriage. never be forgotten as his ing so, we must contin- also working as a veteri- maritan Society - Miller, Don excelled at so many spirit of tenacity, forgive- in the ue to fi ght for the Ameri- narian and raising a family. 421 E 4th Street, Miller, SD things and was proud of ness, toughness and deep, can ideal that each of them Joe’s faith in the Lord 57362 or charity of your his physique – as show rock-solid love live on spent their lives striving was an important and choice. by being shirtless in a sol- through all who knew him. Lawn & Garden for: “All men are created central part of his life. Reck Funeral Home of id majority of his photos He was quick to tell his equal.” He was a charter mem- Miller has been entrusted and not hesitating to check children he loved them and department! ber and helped start First with Joe’s arrangements. the daily mail in his fancy cherished when they’d end Baptist Church in Mill- Visit www.familyfuneral- skivvies, remarking that he a phone call with, “Love er. He taught adult Sun- home.net knew that he was giving ya, Dad.” day School for nearly 30 Paid Obiturary Only at the neighbor ladies a thrill. In lieu of fl owers and years. In his spare time, He enjoyed babying unruly in honor of DB, the family blue jays with fi stfuls of asks that you share some I peanuts, leaving bread and peanuts with your neigh- Press Deadline: corn for the neighborhood borhood blue jays, cheer at bunnies, and especial- a local Little League game, 39 ly loved panning for gold let the local rabbit snack Wednesday NOON in the hills for the past 40 in your garden, take up plus years. He made “don- prayer, eat some peanut bahr” a verb before Mac- butter oatmeal cookies in Gyver coined MacGyver. ice cream, and spoil your Even though you were nev- wife or husband as well as COMMUNITY MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS er quite sure what would DB loved PJ. , 21530 SD Hwy. , Pleasant Valley Community Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints happen when you fl ipped a DB left this life with as 45, Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stewart, 1025 East 3rd Avenue, Miller, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday light switch, you could bet much fervor as he lived it. Broadcasted to vehicle in the parking lot Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. if your furnace, car, micro- This past Wednesday, he wave, or heart broke, Don was in nature, traversing , 815 3rd Street NW, St. Lawrence Community Church NAZARENE knew how to fi x it. the rugged hills of South St. Lawrence, 853-3753, , 215 West 9th St., Miller, Nazarene Church Always a ladies’ man Dakota, hunting for rocks, Jason Watson, Teaching Pastor, Jim Hofman, 605-996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., and often a proud own- fossils and cycads, and en- Family Life Pastor, Andrew Elliot, Youth Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., er of a mustache that put joying the summer sun- PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School 11:10 a.m. Burt Reynolds to shame, shine when he was called ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Presbyterian Church, Services online Don met Patti Johnle and home. As he sought trea- , 1123 East 3rd St., st New Beginnings Worship Center LUTHERAN millerpresby.com, 321 West 1 Avenue, Miller, from that day onward he sure that day, he left a trea- Miller, 853-2558, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave., 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian Jones, Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday only had eyes for her. He sure to each and every one BAPTIST Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., of us in our memories of , 902 N. Broadway Ave., Worship 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SONday First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, him. Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, School 3:45 p.m., Youth Group 6:00 p.m., Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., You are NOT Alone! Paid Obituary Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. via Facebook, Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; No matter where you live, Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. via Facebook , 37044 213th Street, Wessington, METHODIST Rose Hill FREE and CONFIDENTIAL help for , 610 East 4th Avenue, Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. CATHOLIC First United Methodist Church you and your children is th Miller, 853-3656, MillerMethodistChruch.wee- St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 709 East 4 Street, just a phone call away. Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, bly.com, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, worship virtu- Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. ally Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m., devotionals, and For immediate assistance call children’s time. Details posted on our website. 605-472-0508 O Family Crisis Center, Inc.
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Courtesy Photo | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 ON HAND DIRECTOR, Kecia Beranek, and her son, Lincoln, help paint the new mural on the south side of Polly Shoe Store on Main Street, Miller.
Courtesy Photo | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 GAYLE VROOMAN outlines the projected image for the beginning stages of a new mural being painted on the south side of Polly Shoe Store. The proj- ect was proposed by the On Hand Youth Leaders group and is sponsored by On Hand Economic Development.
Courtesy Photo | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 DARCY MILLETTE, painting assistant, at left and Amber Hansen, Director of the Art Mural Project and University of South Dakota art instructor,
Courtesy Photo | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 take a pause from painting. MILLER youth help paint the new mural on Main Street. Paint Assis- tant Chance Moncur, left, and Abby Breitling, On Hand Youth Leader alumnus, began adding G the fi rst paint details on the wall. Breitling was one of the founding members of the On Hand Youth 4 Leaders, sponsored by On Hand Economic Development, that pro- Courtesy Photo | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 posed the mural idea. Clearance THE MURAL takes shape as colors go up on the wall. Volunteer Hannah Caff ee works on the horse’s head. Event
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Dusty Johnson I am worried these provi- This bill bans choke- In the wake of George sions of H.R. 7120 would holds except in limited cir- celebrate the incredible, fl awed Floyd’s death, I’ve spent make it extremely diffi cult cumstances, mandates hours listening and learn- to recruit and retain offi - “Duty to Intervene” train- ing from community lead- cers, especially in rural ar- ing – which is already pro- men and women who shaped it ers, as well as law en- eas. vided by the South Dakota forcement offi cials, about Luckily, there is a better Law Enforcement Train- U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds gratitude that can never be repaid. We how we can bring about approach, which is why ing Academy, and makes I’ll never forget the fi rst time we shouldn’t take that away from them be- a more-just nation. These last week, I became a co- lynching a federal hate brought our youngest son, Johnny, to see cause of their fl aws. That is not to say no conversations have been sponsor of the JUSTICE crime. Mt. Rushmore. He was two at the time, monument or statue should ever be re- productive and insightful Act, which I believe offers I’m confi dent the JUS- and we were on a family road trip. We moved. I believe that there are certain as I prepared to return to real solutions to increase TICE Act could be biparti- pulled up to Mt. Rushmore in the eve- circumstances, when done properly, in Washington this week for transparency and account- san. Are these provisions ning, after a long day of driving. As we which it may be appropriate to rename or police reform debate. ability throughout our na- enough to bring about walked up the hill, the older siblings were remove an entity. But the vast majority of Given that, I under- tion’s law enforcement real change? I’m not sure enthralled at the great faces ahead of our country’s leaders deserve to be hon- stood the need for Con- agencies. Let’s take some – but I know they are a them. Johnny, on the other hand, seemed ored for their roles in creating the great- gress to come together to time to walk through the step in the right direction. happy just to be out of the car, and un- est, freest, most prosperous country in the make improvements. Un- specifi cs. They are provisions worth happy everyone was focused on Mt. world. If we only had monuments of peo- ple who are perfect, we would only ever fortunately, H.R. 7120, the Originally introduced debating and our coun- Rushmore instead of him. When we fi nally got to the top, John- have monuments of statues of our Lord bill introduced by House by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), try deserves more than a ny stopped in his tracks and stared at the and Savior Jesus Christ. Democrats, was drafted the JUSTICE Act would re- stalemate. Just last week, monument. After a long pause, he fi nally That doesn’t mean we redefi ne our his- without any bipartisan in- quire annual reporting on Speaker Pelosi stated she turned to me and asked, “who are those tory. It means we celebrate it for what it put. As a result, it over- use of force, either by law would like the House and guys?” As a toddler, Johnny didn’t see a is, and learn from it moving forward. Just enforcement or against law Senate to go to conference reaches and could cause shrine honoring the many accomplish- 15 miles from Mt. Rushmore is the Cra- real problems for our enforcement. In addition, to negotiate the differenc- ments of the great leaders that came be- zy Horse Memorial. The spectacular carv- country. For example, the this bill would require law es between the two bills fore us, he simply saw the faces of four ing recognizes Crazy Horse, an Oglala La- combination of lowering enforcement agencies to – but with some in the kota leader who gave his life defending mens rea men. the standard, maintain and share disci- Senate blocking debate, Too often, we forget that the men and his people’s land. He was a warrior who lowering qualifi ed immu- plinary records for offi cer there’s little chance of any women that have come together to make stood up for what he believed was right. nity, and raising the use hiring considerations. In- progress and even littler our country what it is today were hu- We must continue to honor leaders like of force standards would creasing this transparen- chance of any reform mak- mans. And, like every single one of us, Crazy Horse as we learn from our histo- strongly disincentivize citi- cy will drastically hinder ing it to the president’s they were not perfect. They made mis- ry and work together to make our country zens from entering the law the ability for bad actors desk. takes. But, they also did incredible things even better than it is today. enforcement profession. to hop around to differ- The American people to make our country what it is today. As Americans, we have so much to be ent cities and departments. are asking Congress to do They sacrifi ced their lives, led us through proud of throughout our history. While It’s time for us to keep bad something – to come to- war, fought against slavery, and wrote our our country isn’t perfect today, it is the cops off the streets. gether during a time of Constitution to allow for equality and jus- most perfect system of government that The JUSTICE Act also great need and move this tice for all Americans. If not for their hard has yet existed. As we strive to make im- helps give police depart- country forward. I’m ready work and sacrifi ces, we wouldn’t have a provements to our country, succeeding ments the equipment they to have the real conver- country to celebrate this Fourth of July. generations will fi nd that even our most need – such as providing sations that move our And because of this, we honor them – in sincere efforts to make our country bet- $500 million for state and country toward progress, statues, monuments, memorials and even ter will fall short. That doesn’t mean we local law enforcement to but I’m not interested in mountain carvings – despite their imper- shouldn’t try, just as those four guys on purchase body cameras grandstanding or trying to fections. the mountain tried to do, and just as Cra- and also store the footage score political points. As I During these diffi cult times, when zy Horse tried to do. Everything we have obtained from these cam- said several weeks ago, we some are trying to destroy our sacred today, we owe to the men and women, in- Clearance Clearance eras. have more to do. symbols of freedom and democracy, we cluding those in uniform, who came be- must remember that there are a lot of fore us. Despite their imperfections, we Event Event good people in our history who may not will continue to honor the individuals en- have been perfect, but they did remark- shrined on these mountains that tell the able things in order to create a more story of our country. This is especially im- perfect union. We owe them a debt of portant as we celebrate our freedoms and liberties this Independence Day. Look for Cattle Behavior: there is predictability ELLEN G. DUYSEN hibited by the person com- cally spooks them,” Eirich the special Central States Center for Agricultural ing toward them. says. “If the pressure exert- Safety and Health Small, slow movements ed is intense enough, the tags in Appropriate livestock more effectively apply animal is likely to either handling practices can ben- pressure to an animal that kick, fl ee or both.” every aisle! efi t producers in regard to needs to move because Using the point of bal- herd health, performance those kinds of actions ance, combined with the and meat quality. Under- aren’t usually perceived as comfort zone, makes han- standing a few principles threatening. dling cattle more effective of cow behavior can also “We emphasize learn- whether handlers are on Only at help create a much safer ing how to use a cow’s horseback, on foot or using work environment. point of balance, normal- a motorized vehicle. Regardless of the tech- ly the point of the shoul- Cattle in a single work- niques used to move or der in most cattle, and ing alley often move for- manage cattle, doing so in comfort zone,” Eirich says. ward without prodding a calm patient manner is “When a handler enters when the handler walks always most effective. the zone from behind the along the alley past the “Cows have a comfort point of balance, animals point of balance in the op- zone, similar to our per- move forward. If you enter posite direction the ani- Land Farmed by George and Donna Melber Available for Rent sonal space,” Rob Eirich, in front of that point of bal- mals are headed. Cash rent offers considered through August 31, 2020. University of Nebraska Ex- ance, the animal will move Cattle are also color tension Engagement Zone back.” blind. When they encoun- For leasing details please contact Barbara Vargo or Penny Sparks Coordinator and Extension Among the reasons the ter either dark shadows or at [email protected] or (605) 381-5466. Educator, says. “Depending point of balance is effec- bright light, they don’t au- on a number of factors, in- tive is the fact that cattle tomatically have an accu- York Township Miller Township cluding how much they’ve have an entirely different rate perception of what The following shall be leased as one unit: NW 1/4 17-112-68 (156.63 tillable acres) been handled and what scope of vision than hu- they’re seeing. SW 1/4 30-113-67 (LOTS 3-4 & E 1/2) (153.94 Alpha Township kinds of negative handling mans. They possess near- “If you’ve ever moved tillable acres) The following shall be leased as one unit: experiences they’ve had, ly 360-degree vision, which cattle across a highway SE 1/4 30-113-67 (154.90 tillable acres) 460.35 total tillable acres all cattle have different means that, at all times, that has a white line, the The following may be leased individually NE 1/4 35-113-68 sized comfort zones.” cows can see all but one cattle will naturally stop SW 1/4 29-113-67 (142.26 tillable acres) NW 1/4 35-113-68 Calves raised in a large narrow blind spot directly when they reach that line,” SE 1/4 29-113-67 (150.84 tillable acres) SW 1/4 35-113-68 (North Part) pasture with little or no in- behind them. Eirich says. “They can’t SW 1/4 28-113-67 (158.61 tillable acres) SW 1/4 35-113-68 (North 2270’ of East 1460’) teraction with humans will When handlers start perceive whether it’s a have much larger comfort moving cattle, the shoul- fence, a ditch or some- SE 1/4 28-113-67 (157.00 tillable acres) zones than calves housed der is the shoulder is gen- thing else that they should NW 1/4 32-113-67 (149.24 tillable acres) in a barn being handled on erally the point of balance. avoid.” a daily basis. As cattle are handle more, Covering the line with Anytime something en- the point of balance may some familiar product, ters into that zone, the ani- move forward to just be- such as hay, will cause the mal is going to either move hind the eye. By remain- cattle to easily cross the away from it or come to- ing in the cow’s eyesight, road without hesitation. ward it to force the intru- handlers should be able to They will no longer see the sion out of their comfort move them in the desired white line. Sale Report-- Tuesday, June 30, 2020 zone. The response of the direction. Because they’re color PAIRS WEIGH-UPS cow/calf will be equal to “Coming toward a cow blind, cattle may hesitate David Pazour 28 blk/bwf 10-11 yo, blk calves 1510# $1,420.00 Heiferettes Up to $84.00 28 blk/bwf 10-11 yo, blk calvesLand 1560# $1,415.00 Farmed byHigh Yielding Cows $66.00-70.50 the amount of pressure ex- in its blind spot automati- when it comes to moving 77 black 10-11 yo,t blk calves 1490# $1,410.00 Cows $60.00-65.75 toward or through either Larry/Merle Schimke 8 blk/bwfGeorge 3-6 yo, blk calves 1417# and $1,585.00 Donna MelberLow Yielding Cows $52.00-59.50 a dark shadow or bright 23 blk/bwf SM-BM, blk calves 1571# $1,450.00 Lame/Thin/Full Cows $21.00-50.00 light. If this scenario can’t Steve Pazour 9 blk/red 5 yo-SM, blk/red Availablecalves 1434# $1,480.00 for RentHigh Yielding Bulls $97.00-105.25 COMPREHENSIVE ORTHOPEDIC be avoided, patience and 11 blk/red BM, blk/red calves 1419# $1,320.00 Low Yielding Bulls $84.50-95.00 CARE COMES TO YOU allowing the animals time Justin Scofi eld 1 black SM, black calf 1414# $1,450.00 Lame/Thin/Full Bulls $68.00-80.00 to recognize what they per- Louis Bergner 1 black BM, blackCash calf 1245# rent $1,325.00 offers considered***UPCOMING SALES*** ceive as an object is help- Tuesday, July 7th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 11 am SPECIAL FEEDER SALE ful in completing a neces- through August 31, 2020. Orthopedic Surgeon Tuesday, July 14th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 12 pm FALL BREDS sary move. Tuesday, July 21st: 9 am Weigh-ups, 11 am FEEDERS Gon Sanchez, MD, will For leasing details pleaseTuesday, July contact 28th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 12 pm FALL BREDS see patients in Miller. 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MILLER SCHOOL Contract Salary 2020-2021 NAME CONTRACT SALARY School Board plans public budget hearing SECONDARY/JR. HIGH NOTICE OF HEARING District #29-4 will conduct a pub- going Proposed Budget of the Miller School District #29-4 LISA ANSON 47,200.00 lic hearing at the Elementary fi scal year of July 1, 2020 through Miller, South Dakota LINDA DEBOER 51,103.00 For the Fiscal Year 2021 Bud- get School Library in Miller, South June 30, 2021 and its supporting Published July 4, 2020, at STEPHANIE DIETTERLE 45,859.00 Dakota on Monday the 13th day data. the total approximate cost of RYAN ENGLE 40,700.00 Notice is hereby given that the School Board of the Miller School of July, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. for the Sara Gates $221.58- ANDREA FIALA 47,315.00 purpose of considering the fore- Business Manager ALEX FODNESS 40,700.00 KATHLEEN HARVEY 50,316.00 MILLER SCHOOL DISTRICT #29-4 MARK KETELHUT 49,342.00 2020-2021 PROPOSED BUDGET & MEANS OF FINANCE CLEOPATRA KLEINSASSER 46,828.00 CAPITAL SPECIAL DEBT FOOD DRIVERS SHAE KNOX 40,200.00 GENERAL OUTLAY EDUCATION SERVICE SERVICE EDUCATION KRISTINA LUCZAK 40,700.00 FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND TOM McGOUGH (.49) 22,197.00 APPROPRIATIONS: COLLIN OTTESON 42,050.00 INSTRUCTION: MARISSA RESEL 46,616.00 Regular Programs: JILL SIMPSON 49,696.00 Elementary Programs 1,205,555.00 94,500.00 JANET WETZ 45,800.00 Junior High Programs 251,120.00 7,500.00 VIRGIL WHETSEL 44,564.00 High School Programs 697,090.00 71,500.00 ELEMENTARY Other Community Services 7,700.00 JODI BAUMBERGER 46,150.00 Special Programs: SARAH BLACK 43,416.00 Special Education Programs 713,775.00 RENEE CLEMENT 49,178.00 Title I-Part A Basic Programs 143,157.00 KAREN GESINGER 49,791.00 TOTAL INSTRUCTION: 2,296,922.00 173,500.00 713,775.00 7,700.00 JENNIFER GIBSON 45,475.00 SUPPORT SERVICES: SANDRA GREENOUGH (.375) 16,894.00 Guidance Services 118,550.00 CHRISTOPHER IVERSON 40,700.00 Health Services 1,500.00 BARBARA JONES 47,874.00 Psychological Testing & Counseling Services 80,000.00 TYANN JONES 49,139.00 Speech Pathology Services 58,261.00 TERICE KETELHUT 47,524.00 Audiology Services 1,000.00 BETH PALMER 44,392.00 Physical & Occupational Therapy Services 42,500.00 SAMANTHA RINGLING 40,200.00 Instructional Staff Training 8,740.00 1,000.00 KARI SARGENT 45,384.00 Title I Professional Development 6,900.00 CARRIE SCHUMACHER 46,680.00 Educational Media Services 55,485.00 5,000.00 SANDRA SIVERTSEN 48,906.00 Technology Services 51,425.00 HILLARY SMITH 41,650.00 Board of Education Services 36,585.00 ROXANNE STEVENS 45,414.00 Executive Administration Services 169,520.00 2,500.00 PAM VAN ZEE 53,976.00 Offi ce of the Principal Services 248,611.00 1,000.00 SPECIAL EDUCATION Other School Administration 350.00 DRAKE BACHMEIER 44,100.00 Fiscal Services 106,435.00 2,500.00 ELIZABETH ENGLE 41,100.00 Facility Acquisition & Construction Services 300,000.00 KARLIE HARVEY 40,200.00 Operation & Maintenance Services 492,830.00 80,000.00 MICHAEL KETCHEN 44,200.00 Pupil Transportation Services 430,000.00 PAMELA TRAUTNER 43,400.00 Food Services 7,500.00 190,000.00 GUIDANCE Staff Services 1,000.00 EMILY VANGERPEN (ELEM .80) 33,280.00 Special Education Administrative Costs 60,015.00 COURTNEY VANZEE 49,488.00 Special Education Transportation Costs 6,000.00 DUAL CREDIT FACILITATOR TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES: 1,735,431.00 391,000.00 248,776.00 190,000.00 EMILY VANGERPEN (.20) 8,320.00 NON PROGRAMMED CHARGES: PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS Early Retirement Payment 33,180.00 DEBORAH BEILKE 51,236.00 TOTAL NON PROGRAMMED CHARGES: 33,180.00 K-3 LANGUAGE ARTS DEBT SERVICE: 387,650.00 125,000.00 SHERRY GROSS 45,992.00 COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: TITLE I Male Cocurricular Activities 56,875.00 20,000.00 ARLENE BATIN 44,952.00 Female Cocurricular Activities 48,720.00 10,000.00 APRIL HAIGH 43,600.00 Transportation-Cocurricular Activities 52,500.00 0 SLPA/SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE Combined Cocurricular Activities 137,230.00 20,000.00 ERIN KINDLE 29,000.00 TOTAL COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: 295,325.00 50,000.00 7-12 EARLY INTERVENTIONIST CONTINGENCIES: 30,000.00 FRANK BACA 15.40/HR. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS: 4,390,858.00 1,847,150.00 962,551.00 125,000.00 190,000.00 7,700.00 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS GENERAL OUTLAY EDUCATION SERVICE SERVICE EDUCATION KASSANDRA FOREMAN-SPED 12.60/HR. FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND SHIRLEY GIMBEL-ELEM 15.22/HR. MEANS OF FINANCE: MONA HALL-TITLE I 15.82/HR. ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2020 TAMARA KALTENBACH-SPED 15.06/HR. DESIGNATED TO FINANCE TERRELL NEWTON-JH/HS LIBRARY AIDE 19.30/HR. FY21 BUDGET: 180,000.00 126,650.00 232,626.00 DARCY NOACK-MILLERDALE 12.55/HR. REVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES: KATIE OTTESON-MILLERDALE 12.55/HR. Ad Valorem Taxes 2,653,000.00 1,610,000.00 625,000.00 KARREN ROGERS-SPED 13.30/HR. Gross Receipts Taxes 136,000.00 KATIE SHIPLEY-SPED 13.15/HR. Penalties & Fees 5,000.00 2,500.00 BERNADETTE VANZEE-SPED 13.10/HR. Summer Fees from Pupils/Parents 7,700.00 AARON ZELLER-ELEM 13.86HR. Investment Earnings 23,243.00 ADMINISTRATION Food Service Sales 140,000.00 CHARLENE CROSSWAIT, SUPT. 100,000.00 Admissions 35,000.00 STEVE SCHUMACHER, JH/HS PRINCIPAL 64,676.00 Other Pupil Activity Income 8,000.00 SARA GATES, BUSINESS MANAGER 49,157.00 Rentals 2,500.00 DR. KIMBERLY A. CYPHER, SPECIAL ED. DR 59,092.10 Contributions & Donations 1,500.00 JAMES KNUTE REIERSON, ELEM PRINCIPAL 64,051.25 Refund of Prior Year’s Expenses 9,000.00 SECRETARIES Medicaid Indirect Admin Services 2,500.00 HARRIET CHIPMAN-DISTRICT 17.23/HR. Other Revenue 5,000.00 ROBIN SIVERTSEN-JH/HS 16.36/HR. TOTAL REVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES 2,880,743.00 1,612,500.00 625,000.00 140,000.00 7,700.00 LAELA VAN ZEE-ELEM 16.96/HR. REVENUE-COUNTY SOURCES: LUNCH ROOM MONITOR County Apportionment CHARLENE BECKETT 20.00/HR. Revenue in Lieu of Taxes DAWN ENGELMANN 22.00/HR. TOTAL REVENUE-COUNTY SOURCES: ELEMENTARY CROSSING GUARD 20.00/DAY State Aid 470,000.00 CUSTODIANS State Apportionment 30,000.00 BRIAN BURCKHARTZMEYER 15.30/HR. Wind Farm Tax DON HOFER (PART-TIME) 15.30/HR. Bank Franchise Tax JACOB JOY (PART-TIME) 9.30/HR. Other SONDRA NABER 17.65/HR. TOTAL REVENUE-STATE SOURCES: 500,000.00 GARY PRICE 13.65/HR. REVENUE-COUNTY SOURCES: SUBSTITUTES County Apportionment TEACHER-TOWN SCHOOLS 120.00/DAY Revenue in Lieu of Taxes TEACHER-RURAL SCHOOLS 140.00/DAY TOTAL REVENUE-COUNTY SOURCES: TEACHER-LONG TERM As per long term sub policy. REVENUE-FEDERAL SOURCES: CLASSIFIED STAFF 11.00/HR. Title I-Part A Basic Programs 75,906.00 CUSTODIAN 11.75/HR. REAP & ARRA 34,209.00 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Special Education Grants-in-Aid 104,925.00 LINDA DEBOER 5,137.00 Other Federal Revenue 108,000.00 50,000.00 STEPHANIE DIETTERLE 2,832.00 TOTAL REVENUE-FEDERAL ELIZABETH ENGLE 3,360.00 SOURCES: 110,115.00 108,000.00 104,925.00 50,000.00 RYAN ENGLE 4,733.00 TRANSFERS IN: 720,000.00 125,000.00 ANDREA FIALA 2,465.00 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCE: 4,390,858.00 1,847,150.00 962,551.00 125,000.00 190,000.00 7,700.00 ALEX FODNESS 7,969.00 TRAVIS FOREMAN 2,832.00 MEGAN HOPKINS 1,699.00 CHRISTOPHER IVERSON 12,030.00 Soybean processers seek air quality construction permit TYANN JONES 2,791.00 MARK KETELHUT 18,975.00 NOTICE OF APPLICATION indicates South Dakota Soy- must submit written comments Any person desiring to con- TERICE KETELHUT 2,791.00 FOR AIR QUALITY CON- bean Processors can construct to the address below by close test the issuance of this permit CARTER KINDLE 2,832.00 STRUCTION PERMIT and operate the jet dryer in com- of business on the thirtieth day and have a contested case hear- CLEOPATRA KLEINSASSER 12,660.00 The South Dakota Depart- pliance with South Dakota’s Air of this public notice. Comments ing must fi le a petition, which SHAE KNOX 3,698.00 ment of Environment and Natural Pollution Control rules and the may be directed to the following complies with ARSD 74:09:01:01. KRISTINA LACZAK 1,699.00 Resources (DENR) received and federal Clean Air Act. DENR, mailing address: Teresa Williams; This petition must be fi led either TOM McGOUGH 10,274.00 reviewed the application for an air therefore, recommends the Board PMB 2020; Department of Envi- by close of business on the thir- BALEY MOORE 500.00 quality construction permit for the of Minerals and Environment ronment and Natural Resources; tieth day of this public notice or, TERRELL NEWTON 10,072.00 following applicant: issue an air quality construc- 523 East Capitol; Pierre, South if that person submits comments COLLIN OTTESON 14,234.00 APPLICANT NAME: South tion permit to South Dakota Soy- Dakota 57501. DENR will con- on DENR’s draft permit pursuant KNUTE REIERSON 1,901.00 Dakota Soybean Processors bean Processors with conditions sider and address all comments to the paragraph above, within RYAN RESEL 5,137.00 FACILITY LOCATION: Miller, to ensure compliance with South submitted and issue a fi nal per- thirty days of receiving notice KARREN ROGERS 4,773.00 South Dakota Dakota Codifi ed Laws (SDCL) mit decision pursuant to ARSD of DENR’s fi nal permit decision. CARRIE SCHUMACHER 809.00 The air quality construction 34A 1 and the federal Clean Air 74:36:20:13. DENR will notify the Upon receipt of a petition, DENR ROBIN SIVERTSEN 2,913.00 permit will allow the construc- Act. applicant and each person that will schedule this matter for a HILLARY SMITH 5,664.00 tion and operation of the follow- In accordance with the requested notice or submitted contested case hearing before COURTNEY VANZEE 6,629.00 ing processes and units: Administrative Rules of South written comments of DENR’s fi nal the Board of Minerals and Envi- JANET WETZ 2,832.00 Unit #19 – 2008 Crown Iron jet Dakota (ARSD) 74:36:20:11, any permit decision, including notifi - ronment. VIRGIL WHETSEL 607.00 dryer with a maximum operating person desiring to comment on cation of any changes to the per- If no comments or objections AARON ZELLER 2,832.00 rate of 500 tons per day and con- DENR’s draft permit conditions mit based on the comments. are received by close of business Contract Salary trolled with a baghouse. on the thirtieth day of this public Updated 06/30/2020 A review of the application notice, the draft permit becomes Mid-Dakota Board vacancy the fi nal permit decision and the Published July 4, 2020, at the total approximate cost of $210.65- Notice of Vacancy on the There is one expired term for permit will be issued. St. Lawrence approves grant agreement Board of Directors City of Huron Director. Copies of DENR’s draft per- mit conditions and other informa- UNAPPROVED Naber to approve the agenda. All cesses already in place with sub- (Note: Contact Mid-Dakota if Mid-Dakota Rural Water Sys- tion may be obtained from Teresa members voted aye. Motion car- section c. under section 6. Mid- you question whether or not you CITY OF ST. LAWRENCE tem, Inc. hereby gives notice to Williams, at the above address or ried. Dakota Rates and Fees on page are in Districts #2 or 5) TOWN BOARD OF TRUST- its membership that the following telephone at (605) 773-3151 or NEW BUSINESS Grant 2. Motion by Trustee Kolda, Rural director nominations EES MEETING seats upon the Board of Directors the One-Stop Public Notice Page Agreement: Motion by Trustee seconded by Trustee Naber to must be made by petition. Peti- JUNE 30, 2020 will be up for election at its 2020 at: Kolda, seconded by Trustee approve the revised agreement tions must be fi led with Mid- The City of St. Lawrence is an Annual Meeting: http://denr.sd.gov/public/ Naber to approve the DENR with Mid-Dakota Rural Water Dakota not later than 4:00 p.m. equal opportunity employer. There is one expired term in Hunter Roberts, Secretary State Revolving Fund Program System, Inc. All members voted Rural Director District area #2, on September 15, 2020. The Town Board of Trustees Department of Environment Water Quality Grant Agreement aye. Motion carried. consisting of the following: All of Nominations for City of Huron met in special session at Miller and Natural Resources and have President Peck sign Motion by Trustee Kolda, Hughes County except that por- director will be made by the City City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Published July 4, 2020, at the it. Pilcher Law Firm provided seconded by Trustee Naber to tion of the Highmore West service of Huron. A nominating resolu- June 30, 2020. The meeting was total approximate cost of $30.39- an Opinion of Counsel affi rm- adjourn the meeting. There being area lying in Hughes County. tion from the City of Huron shall called to order by President Shir- ing to parts of the agreement as no further business, the meeting There is one expired term in be fi led with Mid-Dakota’s offi ce ley Peck with the Pledge of Alle- required by DENR. All member was adjourned at 4:03 p.m. All Rural Director District area #5, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Octo- giance being said by all present. voted aye. Motion carried. members voted aye. Motion car- consisting of the following: All of ber 5, 2020. MEMBERS PRESENT: Pres- Legal Notices MDRWS – Revised Agree- ried. Kingsbury County; that portion of For more information, con- ident Shirley Peck and Trustee ment: The original agreement Shirley Peck, President the Highmore East service area tact the Mid-Dakota Rural Dean Kolda. Trustee Terry Naber signed in April did not include a Cindy Deuter, Deputy Finance lying in Hand County; those por- Water System, Inc. offi ce at 605- teleconferenced into the meeting section for the rate to be charged Offi cer tions of the Highmore East, Pearl 853-3159 or 1-800-439-3079. Th e Public’s at 4:00 p.m. for the sewer billing services Published July 4, at the approxi- Creek and Wolsey service areas Published June 27 and July 4, AGENDA: Motion by Trustee provided by Mid-Dakota. The mate cost of $17.51- lying in Beadle County. 2020 at the approximate cost of Right to Know Kolda, seconded by Trustee revised agreement clarifi es pro- $25.43. Classifieds www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, July 4, 2020
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were some rumblings guard spots are tricky would imagine he will that the Vikings could cut to project, as the team be a backup as a rookie, Reiff this offseason, but could end up going a va- especially with virtual- the team decided to hang riety of different direc- ly no offseason program We are nearing the on to him for at least one tions, but for now I have so far. But the hope is he midway point of our off- more season. Reiff is an Samia penciled in as the will claim a starting role season roster breakdown. average left tackle who starter at right guard. sooner rather than later. While the quarterback was affected by the other Samia is entering year Rashod Hill – Another position makes all the linemen near him. If the two after being drafted player the Vikings really headlines and running Vikings can get the left by the Vikings in 2019. like, Hill will once again backs and pass catchers guard spot fi gured out, He was a bit of a project, be a swing tackle who are well known to most there is a decent chance but if he can get ahold can play both the left and casual observers, today Reiff could improve over of a starting role, the of- right side of the line. He’s we’ll be talking about the what we saw last season. fensive line will be better nothing fl ashy, but he’s most important part of Pat Elfl ein – Elf- because he has a nasty relatively dependable, so an NFL team: the offen- lein was the starting demeanor that is lacking he’s defi nitely an asset. sive line. left guard last season, right now. Brett Jones – Techni- Pro Football Focus but he was undoubted- Brian O’Neill – Un- cally the backup center, ranked all the offensive ly the worst part of the questionably the team’s Jones can play either of lines across the league af- offensive line last sea- best offensive line- the three interior line po- ter the 2019 regular sea- son. There was hope man last season, O’Neill sitions, which makes him son concluded, and they that a move from center played well enough that a valuable member to had the Vikings ranked to guard would help the many question if he have. 19th, which is actual- young lineman, but his might be a better fi t at On the roster bubble ly quite high. The rea- third year was his worst left tackle. For now, we’ll Brady Aiello, Blake son for that slightly be- one yet. This year is Elf- keep him at right tack- Brandel, Aviante Col- low average ranking was lein’s last chance to stick le where he has played lins, Dakota Dosier, Tyler because of the team’s on the roster. since entering the league. Higby, Kyle Hinton, Jake success in the running Garrett Bradbury – Austin Cutting – Will Lacina, Oli Udoh. These game. If the changes the Starting as a rookie last once again be the team’s eight players will be bat- team made don’t pan season, Bradbury had his long snapper. tling it out to make the out, the offensive line ups and downs. It would Primary backups team this offseason. could be in for a regres- have been nice to get Ezra Cleveland – Do you think the of- sion. In other words, this more consistency from Drafted by the Vikings fensive line got better could be a rough season the position, but there this year, many are hop- this offseason? Reach to be a Vikings fan. is hope he progresses in ing Cleveland can end out to me on Twitter and Projected starters: year two in the NFL. up being as good (if not let me know (@Jordan- Riley Reiff – There Dru Samia – Both better) than O’Neill. I WrightNFL) SkoL!
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The night with the Pump N Pak Pure Damon Hoftiezer and Des- was sponsored by Agtegra Stock main. Brenden Ras- trie Morris. It was Ras- Cooperative of Miller. The sel started fi fth, but with sel’s fi rst feature win at the Miller Central Speed- way and his fi rst anywhere since August 25, 2012 at MUN Wagner. COM ITY The WISSOTA Street Stocks rolled out 21 strong with Spence Pollock start- ing third but leading all the way over Jodie Mi- chaelsohn, Broc Stout, Zach Pollock and Andy Continue playing for the Rossow. It was Spence’s fi rst feature win in the BLACKOUT prize! Street Stocks and his fi rst feature win since June 30, 2006. His brother Zach Courtesy Allen Becker, Corner 4 Photography | The Miller Press | July 4, 2020 BLACKOUT PRIZE won a $700 to win special SPENCE POLLOCK, of Miller, won the WISSOTA Street Stocks Saturday night, June 28, 2020 at Miller Central in Rapid City Friday night Speedway. to make it a double for the or Nelson went by and Independence Day rac- James Reimer, Wessington Springs 10. 1/4 OF BEEF Blake Meyer, Huron 11. Brandon Hoftiezer, Fort Pierre family. won his 11th career fea- es, with extra money on 12. Dakota Tirrel, Watertown 13. Britt Williams, Fort The WISSOTA Midwest ture win over North, Taylor the line for the WISSOTA Pierre 14. Jordan Kienow, Miller 15. Chad FROMFROM THE LAMMERS RANCH Kopfmann, Alpena 16. Jeff Rawstern, Blunt DNF: Jaymie Modifi eds were next on the Schmidt, DeGroot and Dale Modifi eds. There will be Peterson, Highmore; Tanner Grohs, Wessing- TOT BE PROCESSED BY every more slippery track. 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