The SINGLE COPY $1.25 tax included llerller rressess USPS 349-720 Vol. 139 No.M 8 www.themillerpress.com [email protected] P Miller, Hand County, SD 57362 Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 Little Rustlers learn about fi re safety John T. Page Every year Dave Blachford holds fi re safety presentations at the Mill- er School District. These presenta- tions are designed to teach the stu- dents about how to avoid fi res and what to do if one starts. Normal- ly the presentations are held in- doors but, due to COVID, the les- sons moved outside. One class at a time the Kindergarteners through third graders walked outside sin- Vocal Jazz, gle fi le and gathered in front of the 2 fi re truck. Blachford’s crowd wore colorful winter gear to guard them from the cold as he explained the basics of fi re safety. He covered everything from “Stop, drop, and roll” to the vari- ous equipment housed in the 1200 gallon fi re truck. Sadly, the students could not practice the rolling ma- neuver since the outdoor ground was very cold. The parking lot fi lled with a shrill beeping as Blachford tested a smoke detector and told the kids that the batteries in a smoke Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 24, 2020 detector need to be changed at VOLUNTEER fi re fi ghter of 45ears, y Dave Blachford, teaches fi re safety to the kindergarteners of Miller Elementary School on a cold morning least once a year. He also expressed Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. the importance of having a meet- era used to fi nd hot spots left on a The morning might have been ing spot if a fi re ever breaks out so site to ensure the fi re stops spread- cold but Dave Blachford braved the that everyone in the family can fi nd FFA judging teams, ing as well as the air canister and freezing conditions and followed 2 each other when escaping the fi re. mask fi re fi ghters use to keep from the social distancing guidelines to The fi re truck arrived equipped breathing in the smoke and fumes teach fi re safety to the kids of Miller with many items that fi re fi ghters a fi re could produce. Each session Elementary. These are lessons they will use when dealing with a blaze ended with the kids walking across can take and use for the rest of their and Blachford explained what each the fi re truck and seeing the panel lives to keep themselves, their fami- item did. The kids showed partic- that controls the water fl ow for the lies, and their communities safe. ular interest in the inferred cam- various hoses. City Council discusses

Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 24, 2020 law enforcement DAVE BLACHFORD demonstrates the impor- John T. Page teer in fi xing up the ball bark. He related his feelings tance of changing the batteries in a smoke detector once a year to keep it working prop- State Meet bound, 13 The Miller City Council held its regular meeting on that the facility is too nice to not receive the attention erly Monday Oct. 19, 2020. All members attended. needed to make it a center where children in the com- The meeting began with members of the communi- munity can enjoy playing outdoors after COVID sub- ty expressing concerns over the quality of law enforce- sides. St. Lawrence ment in Miller. Mike Beaner stated that he did not like Executive Director of On Hand Development Corpo- how many people violated traffi c laws when passing ration Kecia Beranek gave her quarterly report to the discusses budget, Who is Frosty? through the intersection of Third Street and Broadway council. Beranek reported that while the new Holiday and did not receive tickets. He also stated that the de- sign is up at Kesslers the bracket on which the bull will accounting software Clue #1 partment head reports, turned in by Police Chief Shan- sit experienced shipping delays. Because of this the The St. Lawrence Trustee meet- North, East, SOUTH, and West… non Speck, felt inadequate. Several people raised con- bull will not be replaced at the intersection until a lat- ing was called to order at 6:33 p.m. I grew up in the direction I think is cerns over the cost of law enforcement since the city er date. with Trustees Shirley Peck and Ter- the best. spends over three hundred thousand dollars each year Chief Finance Offi cer Sheila Coss presented a man- ry Naber in attendance. on the police department. Shirley Hofer wanted to ual for the storm shelter recently installed at Crystal Department head reports include The Mystery Snowman “Frosty” know why a proposal had not been received from the Park. The manual will be turned in to FEMA and the water, Calvin Kindle; sewer, Ran- is a fun and an important part of county about countywide law enforcement in a po- city will receive approximately $8,000 for the comple- dy Peck; and Finance, Cindy Deuter. The Miller Snow Queen festival, tential effort to save taxpayer dollars. Aldermen Bob tion of the manual. Kindle reported a 24 percent water four weeks of clues will be pub- Steers and Tony Rangel explained that cost would only The council discussed enacting changes to the loss for the month and water sam- lished in The Miller Press so get be one portion of the issue when considering shared building permits issued by the city. Rangel found sev- ples were taken from Wheat Grow- your thinking caps on and guess law enforcement. Steers also stated that the coun- eral permits issued as far back as 2017 that have yet to ers, Haas and THM. this year’s “Frosty”. cil neither received nor sent out a proposal for shared be completed. Alderwoman SuAnne Meyer suggested Peck reported normal operations Submit your guess by calling law enforcement with the county. Discussion contin- putting something to do with drainage on the permit so at the lagoon. It was also reported Ashley Conkey at 605-204-0701 or ued and eventually a member of the public attend- that it is the builder’s responsibility to ensure the water that Johnson Jet-Line will be return- mail it to: 19139 369th Ave., St. ing the meeting suggested holding a different meeting run off will not negatively affect their neighbors. Coss ing to St. Lawrence to re-televise all Lawrence, SD 57373. when Speck could be present since he could not attend suggested issuing an ordinance to give the permits the sewer lines. After completion of The Miller Snow Queen Pageant the meeting due to being quarantined. Many present more enforceability. The council, on the issue of build- the St. Lawrence sewer lines a fi re will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, at agreed and felt the discussion would be more produc- ing permits, made no offi cial decision. destroyed the records. Johnson Jet- 7 p.m. at the Miller Armory where tive with Speck there to answer questions. The City Council of Miller holds its next regular line will be returning to St. Law- Frosty’s identity will be revealed. Roger Haberling approached the council to volun- meeting on November 2, 2020. rence to do the televising after new equipment is obtained. Deuter reported after a correction to the sales tax report, the year- ly sales tax is only 179.51 less than last year. Deuter also reported the diffi cul- Inside: ties with Quickbooks and producing Youth 2 the reports for municipal reporting. They have investigated purchasing Public Notices 8-9 the same accounting program the Classifi eds 10-11 City of Miller uses. The cost would be $5,000 for the initial investment Sports 13 with a yearly fee of $1,500. Deuter said she felt this price was not within a budget for St. Inserts: Lawrence and requested permission to continue to search for a different Rounds for Senate option. Deuter detailed the budget as it currently stands. Deuter stated she will be working on this to allocate Weather amounts to budgeted accounts. Date High Low Precip. Shirley Kost was present to an- swer any questions on her build- Oct. 15 51 30 ing permit. Kost will be building on Oct. 16 52 32 the west side of North Maple Street, Oct. 17 42 21 where the former Bernard King resi- Oct. 18 37 20 dence was located. Deuter discussed the new legal Oct. 19 34 39 .10 council resolution No 2020-5 and Oct. 20 44 28 .19 read it into the record. The motion Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 24, 2020 passed with out issue. Oct. 21 32 29 SNOW IS HERE. The fi rst full snowfall arrived this week leaving trees white and cars frozen just in time for Halloween. SPN pay requests were approved. 2 Youth www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020

Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 10, 2020 MILLER FFA members participated in the Central Region Land judging event, Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Wessington Springs. The Miller Range Team placed fourth, with Alana Howard placing sixth and Taya Pawlowski placing fifteenth. Shown, L-R: Pawlowski, Destrie Morris, Howard, Aubrey DeHaai, Alvena Batin

Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 10, 2020 MILLER FFA members participated in the Central Region Land Judging event, Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Wessington Springs. The Miller Land Team placed third with Briggs Runge placing third, Trevor Werdel placed thirteenth and Patri- cia Lammers placed fourteenth. Pictured L-R: Patricia Lammers, Abbigail Harvey, Trevor Werdel, Breanna Phinney, Briggs Runge, and Tyra Gates.

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2020 RAM BIG HORN FINANCING 0.0% APR for Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 24, 2020 INTRODUCING THE 2020-2021 Miller High School Vocal Jazz ensamble. Front row: Kaia Heilman, Kathryn Aymar, Storm SPECIAL 72 MONTHS Johnsen. Middle row: Elise Propst, Brielee Conkey, Gabi Naber, Sara Jessen. Back row: Laura Evans, Emily Otto, Cassi VanDerWerff. The group’s first performance will be at the annual Snow Queen Festival on Sat., November 28 in the Miller Armory. 2020 FORD EXPLORER 2020 FORD F-150 Student News

The following area stu- dents were named to the South Dakota State Univer- sity dean’s list for academ- Stock # F3020 Stock # F2989 ic excellence after the spring 2020 semester. To earn thsi $3,500 0.0% APR OVER $11,700 honor, students must have for completed a minimum of 12 CASH BACK 60 MONTHS OFF MSRP! credits and earned at least a *ON SELECT FORD EXPLORER MODELS* 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. From Miller: Mallory Eliz- abeth Anglin, Carter Wil- liam Canham, Macee Rae Marie Fanning, Megan Ma- TAKING PRIDE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE BEFORE, rie Fiala, Jacob John Heezen, DURING, AND AFTER THE SALE FOR OVER 70 YEARS! Karst William Hunter, Tate CHRYSLER FORD AUTO M. Ketelhut, Chloe Chris- SALES SALES SERVICE tina Miner, Taylor Eliza- 605.352.8686 605.352.6464 605.352.6464 beth Schlechter, Evan Rob- 2500 Dakota Avenue South, Huron ert Steers, and Abigail Rose SALES SERVICE UHAULS RENTALS Turner. See dealer for details. Not all buyers will qualify. Specials good through November 2, 2020. From Wessington: Kailen Kay Krause, and Cole Robert Sargent.

Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 24, 2020 CADEN GORTMAKER WILL PERFORM the National Anthem at the State Football Championships. Caden sent in an audition recording and has been chosen to sing on Saturday, Nov. 14. Championships will be held at the Dakota Dome at USD in Vermillion.

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Circuit Court Hand County Courthouse – October 21, 2020 – Judge Kent Shelton presiding Speeding on a State High- Werdel, Ryan James, Ree cock, $117.50 Engel, Derek Joe, Miller, way Heights, $177.50 Dahl, Emily Michelle, Rap- violations of safety require- Kartak, Clay Ray, Rapid Peterson, John Stanley, At- id City, $117.50 ments, $182.50 It’s all business here at On Hand City, $137.50 water, MN, $137.50 Aymar, Glenn Lee, Miller, Mcdermott, Molly Ann, Kecia Beranek, On Hand Economic Another service we pro- Melius, Mark Dale, Faulk- Robin, Elizabeth Anne, $117.50 Moorhead, MN, Driving with Development vide is helping people fi nd a ton, $117.50 Los Alamos, NM, $97.50 Fischer, Brodie, Winnie, Suspended (not revoked) Li- A Miller resident dropped location for their new busi- Hause, Hallie Rachel, Bis- Hansen, Shawn M, Water- TX, $117.50 cense, Fail to appear by the offi ce last week and ness or a better location for mark, Nd, $117.50 town, $117.50 Withers, Darcy Jean, Aber- Fraser, Amber Dawn, Mill- asked, “What has On Hand their existing business. So Beise, David William, Louder, Laura L, Draper, deen, $137.50 er, Illegal U-Turn, $132.50 Development done lately to far in 2020, we have visited Chanhassen, Mn, $117.50 $117.50 Stanislawski, Justin Paul, Stewart, Betty Jean, Phoe- help business here in Hand with six people in identifying Zutter, Katelyn Mary, Iro- Hollenbeck, Graham Greenbush, MN, $232.50 nix, AZ, Driving with Sus- County?” It was a good ques- properties that would work quois, Sd, $97.50 Samuel, Long Prairie, MN, Seatbelt violations pended (not revoked) Li- tion and I am so glad that she for their business. Novotny, Michael John, $117.50 Askew, Amanda Kay, Hu- cense, Fail to appear came to me fi rst to ask. Af- One of the most signifi cant Ree Heights, $117.50 Dittman, Jerry Fritz, High- ron, $25.00 Gillick, Yvonne Marie, Ip- ter she left, I decided to gath- programs that is available to Odden, Heather Dawn, more, $157.50 Fraser, Amber Dawn, Mill- swich, failure to make prop- er some statistics and share new or existing businesses in Miller, $117.50 Sporrer, Kimberly Lynn, er, $25.00 er stop at stop intersection them with the community. our revolving loan fund. Cur- Askew, Amanda Kay, Hu- Miller, $117.50 Other violations $132.50 The mission of On Hand rently, we have seven loans ron, $137.50 Asencio, Christopher, Oni- Richards, Marvin Peter, Bossert, Davin Michael, Development Corporation out for over $607,000. These Fortin, Richard V, Sturgis, da, $117.50 Junior, Chamberlain, fail to Miller, Careless Driving, (OHDC) is to maintain and funds are used by the busi- $ 97.50 Voss, Amy Lynn, St Law- maintain fi nancial responsi- $132.50 assist in the expansion of ex- ness owners to grow or ex- Krause, Nathan Earl, De- rence, $117.50 bility, Fail to appear Yuille, Andrew Michael, isting businesses and support pand their business. In many troit Lakes, MN, $117.50 Hlavacek, Curtis Kendal, Haun, Lauren Ashley, Mill- Aurora, CO, no driver’s li- the growth of new businesses cases, this results in jobs be- Olen, Mark Jason, Sioux Watertown, $137.50 er, No stop on entry from al- cense, $132.50 while striving to improve the ing retained or created by the Falls, $137.50 Resel, Stephan Duane, ley driveway or private road, Knigge, Bryer Robert, Wa- economy of the Miller area. business. Darsky, Richard John, Ju- Miller, $97.50 $132.50 tertown, possession of alco- As part of meeting our Hiring new employees can nior, Las Vages, NV, $157.50 Kelsey, Billy Jo, Wessing- Mcvay, Michael Ray, State hol by minor, $168.50 mission, I regularly meet be a challenge in South Da- Borgen, Adam Bradley, ton, $117.50 Center, IA, No driver’s li- with business owners and kota due to our low unem- Fargo, ND, $117.50 Cole, Trista Lea, Hitch- cense, $132.50 prospective business owners ployment rate. Over the years in our area. This year I have we have assisted our local met with 151 business own- business owners in this area Missouri River fi shing update ers or prospective business and 2020 is no different. So Lake Oahe the fi shing is decent. An- owners. These meetings cov- far this year we have worked Notice In the Pollock and Mo- glers are using bouncers with er a wide range of services with 32 businesses by fi nding bridge areas, the fi shing is crawlers and fi shing in 15- that OHDC has available and ways they can advertise for, good. The Grand River and 20 feet of water. The fi sh that Notice is hereby given, previous how they can be leveraged by recruit, and ultimately hire the Moreau are picking up are coming in are nice and published date for in person voting business owners. new employees. We have also quite a bit. Depths are 5-15 healthy. One of the services we of- created a new and improved feet of water. Anglers are us- Lake Francis Case was inaccurate. fer is business planning assis- Hand County Recruitment ing jigs and minnows or Lin- Around Chamberlain, the In person voting at the Auditor’s tance. In 2020, I have assist- Program to help get employ- dy rigs and minnows. fi shing is good. Anglers are 6ɉJLLUKZVU ed 11 people with business ees to Hand County and fi ll At Akaska, the fi shing is using bouncers with spinner November 2, 2020. planning or connected them full-time jobs. good. Many anglers are head- and crawlers in 25-35 feet of to a professional resource for COVID 19 has made busi- ing to the Moreau and fi sh- water. free business planning. Busi- ness in 2020 a struggle for ing depths of 5-15 feet of wa- On Francis Case in the Thank you, ness planning is a wide-rang- sure. Since March, I have vis- ter. Some anglers are staying Platte area, the fi shing is de- Doug DeBoer ing topic and can be simple ited with 67 businesses in closer to the bay. Most an- cent and there is a lot of bait or complex. As an example, Hand County about COVID glers are using jigs and min- in the system. Depths range Hand County Auditor with one business owner I related programs- PPP, EPL, nows. from 25-40 feet of water. An- simply discussed how busi- and now the South Dakota At Gettysburg the salm- glers are primarily using ness was over the past few Small Business Grant. on are biting and anglers can spinners and crawlers with months and then we brain- These are just a few of the fi nd them by boat or from bouncers. Lots of smallmouth stormed ways to improve ways we have been assist- shore. The West Whitlock are being caught. their bottom line. In anoth- ing our local business own- salmon station is closed to In the Lake Andes, Wag- er case, I connected the pro- ers and prospective business the public due to COVID-19, ner, Pickstown areas, the spective business owner with owners this year. We are in- however those wanting to get fi shing is pretty decent. An- a professional business plan- volved in a multitude of oth- a view of the activities can glers are fi shing in 20-35 ner for free and they helped er activities that impact our do so from outside the fence. feet of water. Many anglers them create a business plan local economy. If you would For more information see the are using crawlers and min- We Want Your Candy! complete with projected sales like to inquire about any of West Whitlock Recreation nows and fi shing in the Pease fi gures, projected expenses, these services or ask how Area Facebook page or call Creek area. Below the dam a and available fi nancing op- OHDC can assist your busi- 605-223-7681. nice variety of species are be- Donate your excess Halloween Candy tions. ness, please stop by the offi ce AroundSpring Creek/Cow ing caught. to Deployed Troops, National Guard or call 853-3098. Creek, the fi shing is good. At Yankton fi shing is good Anglers are using bouncers and the fall bite is on. An- Units, Veterans and First Responders. with spinners and crawlers. glers are fi shing around 20-30 SDSU Extension seeks Depths are ranging from 20- feet of water. Many anglers 50 feet of water. Some bass are using spinners or jigs and information about cow death and pike are being caught as crawlers. Lots of different well. species are being caught. losses across South Dakota Lake Sharpe Around Pierre/Fort Pierre, A group of SDSU Exten- focused on cattle in South sion professionals and veter- Dakota, and on cows that inarians is seeking informa- have had at least one calf,” Hand County Livestock & Crop Improvement Association tion on beef cow death losses said Daly. “The survey will occurring now through calv- stay open indefi nitely – we’re ing season. really interested in whatev- Losing beef cows with or er information producers and Miller Dental Clinic FALL CALF SHOW rd without clear causes of death veterinarians can share. If 107 W. 3 St. Nov. 2-5 is a frustrating reality that other producers have insights many beef cattle producers that don’t specifi cally fi t the Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 • Hand County 4-H Grounds 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. face across the state and na- survey, however, they are cer- Sell us your extra Halloween Candy! tion. Several environmental, tainly encouraged to reach 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Check in nutritional and infectious cir- out to me or their local SDSU We pay $1 per pound up to cumstances can be involved; Extension specialists.” 5 pounds per person. oftentimes the causes are not Producers who experi- 9:30 a.m. - Judging Contest apparent when animals are ence death losses should For every pound you sell us, you also get, found, leaving the losses a work with their veterinarian 11:00 a.m. - Showmanship mystery. to determine what may be in- 1 ticket for a chance to win a “Our cow-calf producers volved with each specifi c sit- Concessions Available Nerf Zombie Gun! put so much work and re- uation. sources into breeding and maintaining the cows in their herds,” said Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian and HAND COUNTY The State Public Health Veteri- narian. “Any death loss rep- resents a huge fi nancial cost Miller Press to that operation. We real- ly hope to take this basic in- 605-853-3575 formation about the animals HAPPENINGS and their environments and see what trends emerge. We Community Events Wheels & Meals Miller School Lunch Rustler Events can then drill down on those factors, with a goal of deter- Mon . Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Hot pork & cheese on kaiser roll, Lunch: pancakes, scrambled egg, School Pictures Theater-10:30 a.m. mining interventions that can 26 Alcoholics and Narcotics Anony- garden salad, fresh fruit, brownie chicken caesar salad HS VB- Faulton-T-6:30 p.m. help prevent some of these mous: 8 p.m. in the Courthouse basement MS/HS: hot ham & cheese, fl atllread, death losses in the future.” breakfast potatoes As a fi rst step in helping to understand and prevent fu- Tue. Friendship Center: Rolls and coff ee Loaded baked potato, broccoli, Lunch: ltalian dunker, turkey cranber- HS VB-Highmore/Harrold-H-6:00 p.m. ture beef cow loss, SDSU Ex- 27 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. mandarin oranges, praline bar, ry wrap tension is encouraging pro- MS/HS: BBQ pork rib sandwich, ducers who experience loss wheat bread & butter this season to participate steamed carrots in an online survey to help Wed. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Swiss steak with tomato & onions, Lunch: soft beeftacos, black bean Church Night gather information related salsa, turkey deli sandwich to death losses in beef cows 28 seasoned noodles, asparagus, between pasture turnout apple slices MS/HS: cheese pizza, corn and calving. All information Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Lunch: stromboli, ham munchable shared will remain anony- Thurs. Sloppy joe on bun, potato wedges, HS FB-Quarter-Final Playoff s mous and will not be used for 29 cheesy green beans, peach cobbler MS/HS: chicken patty, golden french any purpose other than this fries, garden peas academic project. Those will- OCT Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Macaroni & cheese, glazed carrots, Lunch: BBQ puued pork sandwich, ing to participate can access Fri. the survey on their computer 30 fresh fruit, wheat bread & butter pretzel bites yogurt pak, munchable or mobile device athttps:// MS/HS: Hawaiian pizza, green beans sdcowmortality.questionpro. Sat. Library Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 com. Weekend “Right now, the survey is p.m.  Editorials & Opinions www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020

From the fi les of The Miller Press RETROSPECT Making a conscious

October 20, 1910 Hagin as Woman of Distinc- piece, stitch and tie to pro- The women of Hand tion, and she will be honored duce an array of quilts. They change in perspective County and Miller request with other Women of Dis- spend about four hours at the the voters, for the sake of the tinction from the clubs in the church, sharing coffee and Last Sunday, I shoveled mothers, wives, daughters state. confi dences, while assem- snow and many leaves off and sisters vote yes on the 4-H Activities: The Good bling the colorful bed cover- the front deck, just to make R.A.M. of underage drinking, get the way for more snow forecast following amendment: AR- Guys met at the courthouse ings for persons in need. community involved, and TICLE VII Section 10 – Any and elected new offi cers. About 20 seasons as head to come the next day. I can’t look for ways to help curb dismiss the signs that winter ’ifi’ifi ccationsations women having the qualifi ca- The name of the club was girls’ basketball coach in what many perceive is a very Ruth A. Moller tions enumerated in Section I changed to “Groovy Goolies.” Miller, Charlie Sizer has de- is truly on the way. This is serious problem in the Hand the time of year that weath- of Article VII of the constitu- New offi cers are Bob Wilber, cided it’s time to enjoy some trate on things that I can do County area. er teases us…one day it’s tion of the State of South Da- president; David Geiver, vice fall activities. something about, within my Janice (Hargens) Gilbert very nice, the next day not so kota, as to age, residence and president; Mark Beranek, The Miller School Dis- personal realm…be it sweep- received the 2010 Most Prom- much. citizenship, shall be deemed treasurer; Rick Oligmueller, trict is sponsoring an Elec- ing snow from the deck or ising Female Songwriter Halloween is coming up, a qualifi ed elector of this secretary; and Steve Beranek, tion 2000 Education Forum, checking on a neighbor. award, presented October 16 too, but I don’t expect many, state and shall have all the reporter. to be held October 30 at the Many of the people I talk by the Tennessee Songwriters or any, Trick or Treaters. My rights, power and privileges South Dakota begins its MHS Theatre. Purpose of the to are also making adjust- Association International. daughter teaches in Las Ve- as a qualifi ed elector thereof second half-century of pheas- forum is to discuss Constitu- ments. A holiday visit to rel- Colin Bertsch and Mason gas and she says due to Co- as fully as if she were a male ant hunting on Saturday, tional Amendment E, and to atives will be postponed this Breitling will represent MHS vid, Trick or Treating will person. Oct. 17, with prospects for a allow State Legislative can- year. But we are at least able at the State Cross Country not take place this year, al- Lemon Hollett, a well- successful hunt looking the didates to express their opin- to communicate easily via Meet in Huron. The two qual- though students are invited known homesteader, who brightest in years. ions about educational issues phones and computers. ifi ed at the Region 4A Meet in to wear Halloween costumes for sometime had lived here October 23, 1980 to the state. Amendment E And I fi nd reasons to be Chamberlain. to school on the 30th. (Oelrichs), met a terrible Mrs. Melvin Beck, the deals with investment of per- grateful for things I’ve usu- The Miller Volleyball Team My Minnesota grand- fate while engaged in oper- Hand County Farm Bureau manent school funds. ally taken for granted. The secured a win against the kids are still doing “distance ating a gasoline plowing out- entry in “Farm Bureau Wom- October 20, 2010 furnace just kicked on. Wa- Black Panthers last week learning.” Apparently, school fi t on the farm of a neigh- en of Achievement: placed At the Miller Area Foun- ter is always available. I have with a 3-0 score. Platte/Ged- districts throughout the coun- bor. In handling the gasoline, fi rst in District IV. Beck will dation distribution Octo- neighbors all around me. des had a 16-1 record before try have chosen a variety of the clothing became saturat- be honored at the annual ber 7, a $4,500 grant was Help is available should I the match. Two nights later ways to teach students this ed with the liquid, but no se- state convention at Spearfi sh. awarded to a newly formed need it. the Rustlers took James Val- year. rious results would have fol- The state winner, chosen group, “Coalition/Task Force For me, it makes sense to ley Christian in Huron to 3-0 We are living in an un- lowed had he not attempted from the seven districts, will Against Underage Drinking.” try and focus on the positive, win again. foreseen, unexpected, period, to light his pipe. be announced at the banquet The group wants to height- including my feline house- one I could do without. Mrs. J.W. Parmely died November 17. en awareness of the dangers mates, and calls from grand- While it is impossible at her home in Pleasant Val- A grand jury empaneled kids. to ignore the events in the ley Township October 25. October 15 made a formal ac- And I know, come spring, world, including our upcom- Isabella Barrett was born cusation in the case of two there is green grass under the ing election, I have been at Glasgow, Scotland July men formerly charged with snow. 2, 1870, and came to this possession of marijuana.  e psychology of making an effort to concen- country when a child of 18 Steve C. and Stanley Wellner, months with her parents. She were indicted by the grand married J.W. Parmely Novem- jury for possession of more smoking cessation ber 27, 1889, to which union than one pound of marijua- As a primary care physi- were born fi ve children, na. cian, I commonly encoun- A sweet whom she leaves to mourn Mr. and Mrs. Relt Mc- ter patients who smoke ciga- her loss, also her mother, Whorter, Seattle, WA, were rettes. Most people, including four brothers and four sis- visitors at the George Mel- those who smoke, are aware of the long term health risks ters, all of whom were pres- ber home last week. Mr. Mc- Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. southern staple ent at her bedside, except one Whorter is a cousin of the posed by smoking. Of course, brother….She was laid to rest late Veda Miller and he lived as a physician who cares the next six months, but they Sweet Tea. A deep am- in the G.A.R. Cemetery. The here many years ago. His about their current and future may not be ready for a de- ber colored liquid known hour being late when the pro- grandparents were R.W. and health, I want these patients fi nitive plan. I offer specif- throughout the United States cession reached the cemetery, Mable Talbott Perry, who to embrace the goal of smok- ic education about quitting as “that southern drink.” Of- Growing Up the last sad rites were con- lived in Spring Hill Township ing cessation. As someone and ensure follow up to help ten imitated but never rep- ducted by auto lights. in the early 1900s. Later they who has never been a smoker with planning when they are licated Sweet Tea or its un- October 20, 1960 ran a store in Ree Heights. myself, I admit I cannot ful- ready. sweetened variant fl ows ou hern Ringnecks, which have October 22, 1990 ly understand the struggle of Preparation stage: A per- S t like water through the Deep this task. However, the data son is ready to implement been feeding placidly and Construction of a new South. John T. Page daring motorists to kill them post offi ce in Ree Heights has suggest that quitting smok- change in the next 30 days. To a resident southerner, will fi nd the peace of their been completed. The struc- ing can be extremely diffi cult. Time to cheer on my patient the drink blends in with dai- yet subtle fl avor. If made existence rudely shattered, as ture measures 20x32 and I fi nd it helpful to understand and set them up for success! ly life. But an outsider will right the differences in taste an estimated 150,000 hunters the new building utilizes as some basic psychology when We might set a quit date to- likely notice a few odd quirks among recipes are minimal take to the fi eld for the open- much fl oor space as the pre- it comes to smoking cessa- gether, consider referral to surrounding its consumption. since Southerners tend to ing of a 42-day season on Oc- vious building. tion. the Quitline, and discuss Quantity sits at the top of strive for the ideal fl avor. But tober 22. Elizabeth Engelmann will In the 1970s, a duo of sci- more specifi c strategies, in- the list. When buying Sweet some people found a way to th Miss Vera McGillvrey, with celebrate her 104 birthday entists named Prochaska cluding medication or nico- Tea there are two options: elevate the beverage even fur- whom Ruth Smith is asso- on October 23, 1990. She has and Diclemente, after study- tine replacement. a can big enough to satisfy ther, and they do not tell any- ciated in missionary work lived in Hand County since ing subjects who smoked Action stage: This is the three people or ergonomical- one how they did it. This re- in Hong Kong, was at Car- 1905. She was born in Ger- and their likelihood of suc- fi rst six months of the big ly shaped gallon jugs. When sults in potlucks devolving leton Church Tuesday eve- many and came to the U.S. cessfully quitting, developed change, during which pa- Southerners drink tea they into a battlefi eld where men ning, speaking and showing in 1905. She married Peter O. the Transtheoretical Model of tients have a high risk of re- drink a lot, and woe to the and women of all ages rush colored slides of her work in Engelmann in 1908, and to- Stages of Change. This model lapse. It is crucial that the pa- person who dares to ques- the beverage table, plastic China. gether they raised three chil- is widely used today to assess tient check in often with me, tion it. cups in hand, to snag a taste Rose Hill – A number of dren. readiness for change when it their Quitline counselor, and The second thing an out- of the divine elixir known as th families from down this way A return to the early 20 comes to smoking and other other support people. sider might notice is the Sweet Tea. attended the Wessington high century of politics in Hand lifestyle changes such as diet, Maintenance stage: After taste. Brewing Sweet Tea in- Sweet Tea is a staple of school homecoming parade County permeated the fo- exercise, alcohol and other the action stage, risk of re- volves a little more work Southern society. For decades Friday. The Rowen school cus of a public reception substance use. The following lapse decreases but does not then a person might think. I people have sipped it on their and the McNeil school par- held Sunday afternoon at explains each stage and how go away. I offer my patients have listened to many people porches to stave off the mug- ticipated in the parade. Much the home of Margaret Ann we can apply them to help a safe place to discuss their claim “all you do is just make gy July heat, they guzzle it time and effort had been Walsh. About 80 people at- with smoking cessation: urge to smoke and encour- tea and add sugar right?” No, after a hard day of work- spent on many of the fl oats, tended the event. The Walsh Precontemplative stage: age them to stay tobacco-free. no you do not. When making ing outside, or simply en- but the fi rst prize went to residence was obviously the A person has no intention of If they do slip up, I remind Sweet Tea you brew the tea joy a glass with friends over the junior class for the most perfect setting for the yes- changing their behavior soon. them not to give up. I help with sugar already in it. That a game of cards. Sweet Tea beautiful fl oat. Three Rose teryear event. The home In this case, I “plant the them focus on the hard work way the sweetness incorpo- holds a special place in the Hill young folks are members was formerly owned by Ms. seed” by providing some ba- they’ve already done and stay rates itself into the fl avor in- hearts of Southerners and of the class: Gary Palmer, Jer- Walsh’s father, D.C. Walsh, a sic education and encourag- successful. stead of simply giving a sug- few of us could imagine a ald Duxbury and June Ann lawyer and prominent politi- ing the patient to think about Quitting smoking can be ary aftertaste. world without it. Troth. cal fi gure for over half a cen- it before the next visit. 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Auditor DeBoer monitors voting for residents Some residents watched coffee and donuts. We were church services on TV or Good Samaritan going to start doing group iPad Sun., October 11. activities again; then quick- Monday morning every- Society, Miller ly changed to residents stay- one, resident and staff, was Kevin Hofer ing in their rooms. In the af- again tested for COVID. Kev- ternoon, several residents in Hofer led devotions over In the afternoon, the resi- appreciated Auditor Doug the intercom and gave news dents played several games of DeBoer coming outside win- for the day. In the afternoon, hallway bingo with Hofer as dows to monitor as they vot- a few residents reminisced in caller. American Legion and ed for general election. It was their room. VFW Auxiliary sponsored a little bit trickier than nor- A few of Catholic residents bingo prizes. mal, but we got it done. followed along to Rosary on Wednesday afternoon the Friday midmorning had in- TV Tuesday morning. Mid- residents had root beer fl oats. tercom devotions listening morning Kevin Hofer led de- Cassii Laskarzewski led from the abide app on my votions over the intercom discussion of current events phone. Hofer then gave the and gave news for the day. for men’s group. They had news for the day.

from the fi les of the compiled by Ree Heights Review :kcaB gnikooL Jeanie Hartman Emily Lammers | The Miller Press | October 24, 2020 EACH AUTUMN HUNDREDS to thousands of elk venture down from the mountain peaks in Rocky Mountain National October 22, 1920 tor, who passed away at the her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Park to the valleys below. The nearby small town of Estes Park celebrates this event with their own one which they’ve George Dornberger of Mill- home of his daughter, Mrs. Poindexter. dubbed “Elkfest”. There are so many elk, you can spot them almost anywhere, including people’s backyards where this er has taken the contract and Lee Payne, near Spicer, MN, October 24, 1980 bull was spotted. will begin work soon on the on Tues., October 17. The weather is always a new Midland schoolhouse. It Quite a number from the good conversation topic in will stand about midway be- Cedar Church attended the South Dakota and the three Elkfest in Rocky Mountain National Park tween J.A. Ruggenburg’s and Singspiration Service held at inches of rain that fell on The best thing about a group of females.” The man Bert Gibson’s on the south the Ree Heights Church on Wednesday afternoon and Rocky Mountain National Out and glanced in the direction I was side of the road and will be Sunday evening. Cedar fur- Thursday lifted the spirits of Park, aside from the stunning pointing and said, “That’s a one of the up-to-date school- nished three numbers for the many and most certainly de- alpine lakes and mountains about female.” houses with a full basement, program; a solo played by creased the fi re hazard dur- and streams and waterfalls with I guffawed and swooped furnace heat, etc. Jerry Bawdon on his baritone ing hunting season. and trails was the 22nd An- my head around, in disbelief The school board has se- horn, a trio composed of Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Delmar nual Elk Fest in Estes Park. Emily Lammers that he didn’t know the dif- cured the services of Mr. Lingscheit, Joe and Wilbur Fawcett and Brian drove to While the small city of Es- ference between a male and ously juvenile as they were W.W. Lloyd as a teacher of sang and a clarinet solo was Brookings on Friday to watch tes Park is not technically female elk. Then I realized he grouped together, versus be- Latin and mathematics in the played by Eleanor Fawcett. their daughter, Robin, play a in the national park, it’s the hadn’t seen the male at all. ing with cows. However, this high school. He will begin his Thursday evening was Na- home game with the SDSU closest town to it and each It’s a testament to how well bull, sitting in the shade of duties next Monday. He has tional Roll Call for our Boy Women’s Field Hockey Team. year, they hold a celebration elk blend in to shadows as at house, was a seven-point by rented rooms in town and he Scouts. In connection with They were overnight guests in the autumn when the elk fi rst, the man only saw one six-point and massive, easily and his daughter will move the roll call, the National at the Dean Odden home in in the park come down from female, who was sitting in 700 pounds. Amazingly, the in soon. Uniform Inspection was held. Lake Preston and returned the valleys. In the past (think the sun. elk were so silent and well The wedding of Miss Clara Two boys, Verlin Schock and home on Saturday. pre-Covid) Elk Fest was an “No,” I said and pointed to camoufl aged that Steve didn’t Sivertsen and Mr. Beecher M. Barry Steele, received their Mrs. Stella Hammill and actual festival with activities the big bull, “That is a bull.” even notice them and would Erwin took place at Wessing- second class badges in the Francis McKelvey of High- for two-days in October (re- He then saw the male and let have passed them completely ton, the Hand County part, presence of parents of the more went to Arlington to at- ferred to as “Elktober” in Es- a few four-letter words fl y in had I not pointed them out. on Sat. October 16, at the boys. Owen Corbin, who has tend the Worthy Grand Ma- tes Park) that was signals the amazement at his size. He We had stopped to look home of the bride’s aunt. been elected the Senior Pa- tron of the Order of the start of rutting season. This also agreed it was the big- at the elk and take pictures Rev. W.R. Sisson performed trol Leader, was awarded his Eastern Star reception and year, there were no activi- gest one he’d seen all year. when an older couple, ob- the ceremony. badge. The fi rst merit badge banquet which was held for ties so Steve and I decided We chatted a bit longer with viously locals to Estes Park, On Monday of last week, awarded to any member of them. that we would just yell “Elk the couple and then made came along from the opposite October 11, Jack Brisben the Troop so far was received A family dinner was held Fest” every time we saw an our way along the bike trail. direction on their own bikes. and Hattie Stanton of Como by Marlin McGee. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. elk, which turned out to be a We saw plenty more elk that The gentleman excitedly said, Township surprised their October 14, 1960 George Voelker on Sun., Oc- lot. In fact, in the span of two day, but none as big as the “There are a couple of young friends by slipping quiet- Johnny Deuter, who has tober 12, in observance of days I would estimate that I one I’d spotted. Even though th bulls up there just around ly away to Highmore where been employed in the High- the Voelker’s 40 wedding saw at least 100 elk, one of the usual activities weren’t that bunch of trees.” they were married at the way Department offi ces at anniversary. It was hosted which was without a doubt taking place, I’m not sure I’ll I nodded, equally excited Methodist parsonage by Rev. Pierre, spent a few days at by their daughter and family, one of the biggest bulls who ever experience a more fulfi ll- and pointed, “There’s a gi- O.M. Hyde. home early this week, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Cheryl) had come down from the ing Elk Fest. ant bull right over there with October 24, 1930 planned to leave Wednes- McKellip. mountain. The English IV students day for his tour of duty in the October 19, 1990 Steve and I were riding are organizing an English Army. There was a fi re call last our bikes on a trail around Club. This club is to have a Mrs. Ralph Schneidewind Wednesday afternoon when Estes Park in a neighborhood business meeting each Friday left Huron by plane Friday Mike Clements was combin- next to a golf course. As we 50% Off followed by a short educa- morning, to spend about a ing sunfl owers east of town. road beside a small section Custom Window Treatments tional program. A committee month visiting relatives in The combine was lost in the of houses, I noticed quite a of three consisting of Elaine Austria. This is her fi rst trip fi re but there was no other sight. In the backyards, not Thompson, Donald Mee- to her homeland since com- damage. ten feet from the owners’ • Mini Blinds JUST IN! han and Helen Suhn was ap- ing to the United States as a Congratulations to Frances windows, were a group of • Roman Shades • Pleated Shades • Woven Wood pointed to draw up a consti- bride thirteen years ago. and Agnes Koeck who cele- elk, enjoying the shade cast Shades th tution. The fi rst edition of the A local elimination contest brated their 35 Wedding An- by the houses in the early • Wood Blinds • Custom high school paper, “The Ree for declamation students will niversary on Saturday night morning. There were about Valances Chief,” was issued this week. be held at the high school with a dance and supper in ten cows of varying sizes and Helen Mead is the editor-in auditorium Fri., October 21. the auditorium. the biggest bull I’d ever seen. FREE ESTIMATES FREE INSTALLATION chief and, with the assistance Participants will be Rob- Jim Blair and Eldon I know this might not of a competent staff, edits a ert McGough, Warren Beck, Bouren returned empty-hand- sound impressive, as up until very interesting news sheet. Melvin Meek, James War- ed from two weeks of elk that moment, I’d seen elk in Danburg Interiors Snow is being reported ing, Charlotte Moody, Char- hunting but are planning to real life for one day, but pre- in Montana and North Da- lotte Schock, Mary Cahoon, try their luck again later in vious to this, I’d seen a few 605-458-2626 Lori Danburg kota as well as in the south- Leanne Kelly, Carl Fratzke, the season. young bulls who were obvi- Wessington, SD eastern part of this state. No Cheryl White, Jim Iverson, snow has fallen in this area Judy Cahoon, Edwin Christo- as of yet. pherson and Dennis McGee. Little LeRoy Baker, son of October 22, 1970 Mr. and Mrs. Percy Baker, is Mr. and Mrs. Raymond suffering from an attack of Goehring of Fort Pierre an- infantile paralysis. nounce the engagement and Mr. and Mrs. W.E.Webber approaching marriage of their and Mr. Ammon of Harrold daughter, Janet Lee, to New- were Sunday visitors at the ton Semmler, Highmore, the Henry Scott home and en- son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph joyed some pheasant hunt- Semmler, former residents of ing. Ree Heights. A November 7 At Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Avera Medical Group Miller, October 18, 1940 wedding is planned. At the Sedwick Luther- On Monday of last week, we’re making a positive impact in the lives and health of our community. an Church in northern Hyde Rose Hancock accompanied County at noon on Fri., Oc- the Miller High School ad- • OUTREACH SPECIALISTS tober 11, nuptial vows were visor and other students to taken by Freda Schorzman Pierre where they attended Cardiology – 605-853-0390 Urology / 800-750-5901 and Daniel Sunding, both of the West River District Stu- North Central Heart, A Division of Dr. Wyatt – Nov. 17 Highmore. dent Librarians’ meeting. Avera Heart Hospital – Nov. 20 At four o’clock on Satur- Hancock was elected secre- Audiology / 800-827-1622 day afternoon, October 12, in tary of the group at the meet- Orthopedics Audiology Associates – Nov. 17 the home of the bride’s par- ing. Dr. Miller – Nov. 19 / 605-226-2663 ents, Lillie Dittman, daugh- Students from various col- Dr. Sanchez – Nov. 13 / 605-224-7070 General Surgery / 605-853-2421 ter of Highmore, became the leges who spent the week- Dr. Werth – Nov. 18 bride of George Voelker, son end at home are Nancy Vision Care / 605-853-3285 of Mrs. Pearl Voelker of Ree Aymar, Black Hills College; Dr. Struble – Nov. 3, 17, 24 Podiatry / 605-622-2570 Heights. Becky Deuter, South Dako- Dr. Porisch – Nov. 2, 9, 23, 30 Dr. Stapp – Nov. 24 Two teams were chosen ta State University; Jeaneen CLOSED Each Friday from the regular lineup on and Cheryl White, who were Sat., October 12, for the Fall home from their school; Ran- • CAMPUS SERVICES AND EVENTS Church Festival. Pat Goth and dy Blaseg, from Spearfi sh; Delton Meehan acted as cap- Shirley Pietz, Northern State Hospital Auxiliary United Blood Services Avera@Home tains. Goth’s team consist- College; and Paula Poindexter to be announced Nov. 2, 3, 4 605-224-3218 ed of Pat Goth, Vernon Si- who spent the weekend with vertsen, Raymond Crackel, Ultrasounds DEXA Scans Avera Home Medical Wilmer Sivertsen, Bob Hen- You are NOT Alone! Tuesdays and Fridays 605-853-0380, by appt. Equipment son and Junior Suhn. Mee- No matter where you live, FREE and Mammograms Enhanced 64-Slice 605-853-0390 han’s team consisted of Del- CONFIDENTIAL help for you and your Nov. 12, 19 CT Services Cardiac/Pulmonary ton Meehan, Bill Freeman, children is just a phone call away. Sleep Studies 605-853-0380, by appt. Services 605-853-2421 James Scott, Kenneth Thomp- For immediate assistance call 605-853-0390, by appt. Community Counseling son, Brian Curtis and Fred 605-472-0508 Dietitian/Nutritionist 605-352-8596 Freeman. Meehan’s team Family Crisis Center, Inc. won by a score of 19-6. Kelsey Johnson Community Health/WIC October 20, 1950 at Ginny’s House 605-870-1036, by appt. 605-853-2147 Word has been received PO Box 347 of the death of Arthur Green, Redfi eld, SD 57469 former Ree Heights pas- Serving Faulk, Hand & Spink counties Hospital: 605-853-2421 • Clinic: 605-853-0175 • AveraMiller.org  Obituaries www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020

Philip Raymond Crackel 1957 – 2020 Duane Hargens 1946 - 2020 Wilbur Lerew 1927 – 2020 Philip Raymond Crack- stay up all night reading so Duane Hargens, 74, of became a CPA. A few years Wilbur Lerew, 93, of Mill- hunting pheasants, playing el, 63, Rapid City, was born he could return them the Sioux Falls, passed away later, he moved to Casper, er, passed away Wednes- cards, camping, and travel- to Raymond (Barney) next day. Church was Thursday, October 15, Wyoming and became day, October 21, 2020 ing the country. Sharlee and Mary Betty an important part of 2020 at Avera McK- a partner in an ac- at the Avera Hand passed away Febru- (Snethen) Crackel his life and he was ennan Hospital in counting fi rm. County Memo- ary 17, 2003. Wil- on February 15, very active in the Sioux Falls due He enjoyed rial Hospital in bur missed her 1957 in Huron. worship service to complica- spending time Miller. every day. Wil- He lived on a there. tions from CO- with his six Graveside bur continued farm south of Philip is VID-19. nieces and of- service will to live in Miller Ree Heights survived by Graveside ten spent be 10:00 a.m., and continued until the fam- his sister Pat service was Christmas with Monday, Oc- playing cards ily moved to of Miller, his Friday, Octo- them. He was tober 26, 2020 until his pass- Ree Heights af- brother Bob ber 23, 2020 always ready at G.A.R. ing. ter his father (Andrea) of Mi- at G.A.R. Cem- to play games Cemetery, He is sur- died. They later not, ND, neph- etery in Mill- and delighted in Miller with Pas- vived by his two moved to Miller. ew Levi of Minot, er with Rev. Max watching them tor Teresa Whet- sons, Wilbur, Jr He graduated from ND, his aunt Del- Miller offi ciating. open their gifts. sel offi ciating. “Bill” (Sheila) Le- Miller High School la Snethen of Spring- R. Duane Hargens Survivors include Wilbur was born rew of Rapid City and in 1975. He then attend- fi eld and several cousins. was born to Henry and his two brothers, Lar- September 11, 1927 in Bert Edmond Lerew of ed South Dakota Mines and He was preceded in death Ruth (Baxter) Hargens on ry and Robert (Judy), both Faulkton to Marie (Price) and Miller; fi ve grandsons: Don- Technology with a degree in by his parents, his brother February 21, 1946 in Miller, of Sioux Falls; and six nieces Bert Lerew. He attended in ald, Jr. and Chad Bidwell, Chemical Engineering. He Jim, maternal grandparents South Dakota. He was bap- and their families. Faulkton until he was need- Edward Fladd, and Jeremiah worked at several jobs until Harry and Edith Snethen, pa- tized and confi rmed at Trini- He was preceded in death ed on the family farm. He and Jason Alderink; numer- fi nding his vocation as an in- ternal grandparents, Joe and ty Lutheran Church in Miller. by his parents. worked alongside his parents ous great grandchildren; and surance agent for Combined Pearl Crackel, uncles Wayne Duane graduated from Mill- Reck Funeral Home of until their passing. one brother, Vernon Lerew. Insurance which lasted many Crackel and Harry Snethen er High School. He attended Miller has been entrusted The love of his life, Shar- Wilbur was preceded in years until he was diagnosed and aunts Ida Crackel and the University of South Dako- with Duane’s arrangements. lee Newman, came into death by his wife, Sharlee Le- with cancer. He always en- Louisa Crackel. ta, earning a degree in busi- Visit www.familyfuneral- his life and they were mar- rew; parents; son and daugh- joyed visiting with the many A memorial service will be ness administration. In 1968, home.net ried October 4, 1958. Shar- ter-in-law, Donald Ole (Linda customers he encountered in held at Behrens-Wilson Fu- he moved to Rapid City and Paid obituary lee brought a son, Donald Switzerberg) Bidwell; infant his job. Philip was a friend- neral Home on Monday, Oct. Ole Bidwell to the marriage brother, Ben; brothers: Ted ly guy who never met a per- 26 at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Roger James Bowar 1946-2020 and together they had two and Orville Lerew; and sis- son he couldn’t visit with. Kelly Patterson offi ciating. sons, Wilbur, Jr. and Bert. ters: Jane Lerew, Rose Maur- He was an avid reader. When Burial will be at Ree Heights Roger Bowar, 74, of Hunts- love for his kids and grand- The family had a full and ex- er, Edna Mae Lerew, and La- he was in High School he of- at a later date. ville, AL, formerly of Miller, kids, jokes, stories, and the citing life living on their fam- Verne Barton. ten would check out 6 books Paid obituary passed away Wednes- love he had for Kay. ily farm north of Miller until Reck Funeral Home of a night from the library and day, October 14, He will be dear- the two younger boys were Miller has been entrusted 2020, at his res- ly missed by so in high school. Wilbur re- with Wilbur’s arrangements. idence after a many. Robert “Bob” John Cleberg 1946 – 2020 tired from farming and they Visit www.familyfuneral- long battle of He is sur- moved to Miller in the fall of home.net Robert “Bob” John Cle- (Greta Belle) was born to this progressive vived by his 1977. Paid obituary berg, 73, of Redfi eld, passed union. In 2004, Bob and Lin- health issues. two daugh- In his spare time, he en- away at home surround- da received a very special Roger ters, {Bucket} joyed going to auctions, ed by his loving fam- phone call that would James Bowar Traci (Alan) ily, on Thursday, add another son to was born the Adkins, and Lorne Frank Ruzicka 1930 – 2020 October 15, 2020. their family, Jay second child of {Fleabee} Tina Mass of Chris- Thomas Stenslie. John and Dor- Juaraz; four Lorne Frank Ruzicka, biographies from Korean War tian Burial was The family was othy (McMur- sons, {Junkyard 89, passed away on Satur- veterans. held on Mon- grateful that Jay try) Bowar on John} John (Cin- day, Oct. 17, 2020, at Upon returning home, he day, October was able to fi nd January 10, 1946. dy) Bowar, {Rotten his home in Belle married Patricia (Pat) 19, 2020, at St. his father. Bob Growing up, Roger Ryan} Ryan Bowar, Fourche. Funer- Kolda on June 16, Bernard Cath- absolutely loved lived with his family in {Rosco} Scott Bowar, al services will 1954 at St. Liborius olic Church in everybody but Miller and left school to start and {Varmit} Matthew be at a later Catholic Church in Redfi eld. Rever- most important- working to support his fam- (Gena) Bowar; two brothers: date. Polo. They lived end John Short ly his family. He ily. Richard (Jean) Bowar and Pallbear- on a farm near offi ciated. Inter- gave all his grand- Roger met Lillian “Kay” Raymond (Rhonda) Bowar; ers will Ree Heights for ment, with mili- children a unique Campbell and quickly fell four sisters: Evelyn Reeves, be grand- a short time and tary honors, followed nickname that stuck. in love. Roger and Kay mar- Sylvia Bowar, Mary Bowar, children then moved to a at St. Bernard’s Catholic He also treasured his card ried on August 6, 1965. To- and Donna (Gary) Matthews; - Janelle farm near High- Cemetery in Redfi eld. playing buddies at Chrystals gether they made their home thirteen grandchildren; elev- Fletcher, St. more. Lorne and Robert “Bob” John Cleberg and Hypes. “B.O.” was dearly in Miller. Their unity brought en great-grandchildren; and Louis Park, Pat had three chil- was born at home on Decem- loved by his kids’ friends as eight children into this world. numerous nieces and neph- MN; Brian dren, Shirley, Le- ber 15, 1946, to Frances and he was the life of the party. Through their marriage, ews. Fletcher, Rapid land, and Jerry. In Isabelle (Esser) Cleberg. He Bob and Linda worked the Bowar home was al- Roger was preceded in City; Rocky Ruz- 1960 they purchased was delivered by his father side by side their entire lives ways full. Between the kids, death by the love of his life, icka, Belle Fourche; the Joe Volek Store and and sister, Irita, while ten sib- whether it was in the fi eld or grandkids, nieces/neph- Kay (Campbell) Bowar; his Brent Fletcher, Lubbock, relocated the inventory to the lings patiently waited his ar- in the elevator. ews, and neighbor kids stay- parents: John and Dorothy TX; Tony Ruzicka, Belle Weisner Building as Lorne’s rival. Bobby began his educa- He was a member of St. ing and visiting there was al- (McMurtry) Bowar; his fa- Fourche; Lorne Ruzicka, Belle Market and Locker Plant. tion at Sharp Country School Bernard Catholic Church, ways love and conversations ther and mother-in-law: Al- Fourche; JoLynn Fletcher, They operated the business and graduated from Redfi eld Knights of Columbus, Ameri- galore. In addition to spend- fred and Alice Campbell; chil- Rapid City; and Taylor Ruz- until 1976 and they relocat- High School in 1964. In the can Legion and VFW. ing time with Kay and family, dren: Tamara Kay Bowar and icka, Belle Fourche. Honor- ed to Belle Fourche. Lorne eighth grade, Bob found his Bob is survived by his lov- Roger also enjoyed watching Roger Mark Bowar; sister Liz ary pallbearers will be close worked for a building con- passion, boxing. He won the ing wife, Linda, of Redfi eld; NASCAR, dirt track racing, Eason; brother Robert Bowar, friends. tractor and later employed State Championship in 1964 his son, Jay (Vickie) Stenslie playing pinochle, and going and brother-in-law, Charles Lorne was born Decem- for the City of Belle Fourche and 1965. He then won the of Maple Grove, MN and down to have coffee and a Reeves. ber 14, 1930, in Miller to An- as Supervisor of Cemetery Golden Gloves in 1965. He their children Nick, Evan, chat at the local store. The family would like ton (Tony) and Faye (Deu- and Parks. They later started went onto coach boxing for and Lauren; their son, Ja- Roger spent many days on to thank numerous doctors ter) Ruzicka. He attended Black Hills Monument. several years. son (Shawn) Cleberg of Aber- the road as a truck driver. His and nurses that have helped school at Wm. Hamilton After retiring, Lorne and Bob attended North- deen and their children Allie fondest memories are when throughout the years, as well Country School by Highmore. Pat spent 14 summers at Iron ern State College when he and Carson; and their daugh- Kay would ride along and as his daughter-in-law, Cin- Lorne and his brother Dennis Creek Lake. He enjoyed fi sh- joined the Army fully know- ter Shannon Thomas and her they were able to visit many dy Bowar, who has been his helped on the family farm. ing, camping, traveling, and ing that he would be draft- children Jakob, Caleb and Eli- states together. Unfortunate- primary caregiver when his January 1952, he entered the his annual Marine reunion ed. He served in the Viet- jah. He is also survived by ly, Kay was taken too soon health issues progressed. US Marine Corp and took his trips with old Marine friends. nam War from 1967 – 1969. his sisters: Irita, Bonnie, Ar- from his life after her battle Keep on trucking in the Boot Camp at San Diego, CA Lorne is survived by his The love letters from Linda dis, Mary Lou and Madon- with cancer. She passed away after life Roger. You will be Recruit Depot. His fi rst as- wife of 66 years, Pat Ruzic- surrounded by loved ones missed! signment from Boot Camp ka; daughter Shirley (Gor- kept him going for a safe re- na; brothers: Mark, Joe, and rd turn. Upon his arrival back Tony; and a brother-in-law in May of 2003. Kay was ROLL ON, EIGHTEEN was 3 Marine Division, don) Fletcher, Rapid City; son the love of his life and over WHEELER, ROLL ON Camp Pendleton, CA with the Leland (Teri) Ruzicka, Belle in the United States, he pro- Jerry Ogan of Pierre. Bob is rd posed to the love of his life, also survived by many niec- the last 17 years she was al- Reck Funeral Home of Service Company 3 Marine Fourche; son Jerry (Denise) Linda Marie Ogan and on es, nephews, and cousins. ways his favorite topic to talk Miller has been entrusted Division at Oceanside, CA. Ruzicka, Belle Fourche; eight July 5, 1969, they were unit- He is preceded in death by about. On October 14, 2020, with Roger’s arrangements. He served in the Korean War grandchildren, and nine great Roger and Kay were able to Visit www.familyfuneral- where he was assigned to the grandchildren. He is also sur- ed in marriage at St. Ber- his parents Isabelle and Fran- st nard’s Catholic Church in ces; brothers: Christian Carl, be reconnected in heaven. home.net. 1 Engineers Batallion. Lorne vived by brothers Dennis, Redfi eld. They were married Leon, Clyde, Raymond, and Roger will always be re- Paid obituary was discharged January 1954 Highmore, and Gary (Gay) for 51 years. With this union Pat; and sister Germaine; his membered for his generosity, at the Naval Base at Treasure of Belle Fourche, and sister- came their fi rst child Jason mother-in-law Betty and fa- Island, CA. in-law Lucille Kolda. He was Robert (Jay Bob) born on ther-in-law Kip. Lorne was a member of preceded in death by his par- January 20, 1973. On April Paid obituary St. Paul’s Catholic Church ents, Tony and Faye; in-laws 15, 1976, Shannon Elizabeth of Belle Fourche, Veterans of Lloyd and Anne Kolda; and Foreign Wars, American Le- his brother-in-law, Verlin Kol- gion, Marine Corp League, daand sister-in-law, Norma and Cooties. He served as Ruzicka. VFW Post Commander of Cards may be sent to Belle Fourche Post 3312 for 19270 US Hwy. 85, Belle fi ve years, District 10 Com- Fourche, SD 57717. Memori- mander where he received als can be made to St. Paul’s the outstanding District Com- Catholic Church or VFW Post mander for the state of SD. 3312. He served as the State Com- Arrangements are un- mander for the year of 1998- der the care of the Fidler-Is- 99. While serving as State burg Funeral Chapels and Is- Commander he had the hon- burg Crematory of Spearfi sh. or of visiting Italy with the Online condolences may be State Commanders of the written atwww.fi dler-isburg- year. He pioneered the Kore- funeralchapels.com an War Memorial – Book of Paid Obituary Heroes by collecting over 600 There’s no place like home... Get all the news from home each week –

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Th e outdoors are open Extreme weather: get a step ahead of it ELLEN G. DUYSEN Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health and so is pheasant season By UNMC, Central States Center for Agricultural Last weekend, the tradi- know that this tradition is around pheasant hunting!” Safety and Health, Omaha, NE tional South Dakota pheas- alive and well. We love to see Double P Ranch owner Dr. Extreme weather isn’t con- ant hunting season opener people taking advantage of Cyrus Mahmoodi credited fi ned to any one season. welcomed over 13,000 non- this historic outdoor oppor- Governor Noem’s leadership That’s especially true in the resident licensed hunters and tunity safely while sharing for his operation’s success- Central Plains, where both nearly 7,000 resident licensed it with others to ensure the ful year. tornadoes and major bliz- hunters to the fi elds. next generation is able to car- “We would like to thank zards have been known to “We have heard reports ry on our state’s outdoor leg- Governor Kristi Noem for her occur in the fall. Whether it’s from across the state that in- acy.” leadership,” he said. “Even extreme cold or maximum dividuals and families from Reports from the fi eld though we have experienced heat, taking time to prepare South Dakota and many oth- were positive, indicating a record amount of cancel- for those atypical occurrenc- Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 24, 2020 er states were here enjoy- higher bird populations than lations due to the pandemic, es can help lessen the toll it THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, staying informed about weather forecasts can help ing cooler fall weather and previous years. However, it these spots have been quick- takes on animals and prop- avoid tragic outcomes resulting from weather conditions. chasing those roosters,” said was the South Dakota hospi- ly fi lled with the resurgence erty. formation throughout the day Nebraska Extension’s Kelly Hepler, Secretary of tality that took center stage, of people interested in visit- “There are some founda- at most locations. Weather Ready Farms certifi - South Dakota Game, Fish with hotels fi lling up as the ing South Dakota to hunt and tional actions we can take to “It’s good to rely on two cation program is designed to and Parks. “It’s incredible to opener approached. fi sh. We are having one of prepare ourselves for an ex- sources for weather informa- improve or increase resilience “Hotels and lodges saw our best hunting and fi shing treme weather incident on tion. Your local radio station toward the impacts of ex- bookings increase in the last seasons in recent memory. the farm or ranch,” Ashley will often break out of pro- treme weather on Nebraska’s few weeks,” said Karen Kern, Well done!” More hunting Mueller, statewide Nebraska gramming schedules to issue farms. The program recog- executive director at South With crop harvest well Extension Educator/Disaster Governor Kristi Noem weather watches and warn- nizes and rewards Nebraska Dakota Missouri River Tour- ahead of the 15-year aver- Education Coordinator, says. Every year when the third ings,” Mueller says. “If you’re farmers who prioritize weath- ism. “Guests were so hap- age, hunters will continue to “The number one strategy for weekend in October rolls in your offi ce, weather infor- er readiness and are commit- py to be back in South Dako- see opportunities to bag birds dealing with extreme weath- around, South Dakota comes mation is readily available ted to reducing the impact of ta again – they love the wide throughout the season, es- er events is preparedness and alive with hunters looking through either radio or tele- extreme weather events on open spaces and fresh air. pecially with the season ex- communication planning.” to enjoy the very best pheas- vision. If you’re away from their farms. Tom Steinhouser with Platte tended to January 31 and Mueller advises farm- ant hunting in the world. The home, have someone track- The one- or two-year pro- Creek Lodge said the hunters increased public land oppor- ers and ranchers to make a pheasant is South Dakota’s ing weather for you so they gram is delivered locally or love South Dakota and our tunities. plan for keeping family mem- state bird (as far as I know, can warn you of any impend- regionally, with local or re- great people so much that “South Dakota has 1.1 mil- bers and employees informed we’re the only state that ing threat. It all goes back to gional Extension profession- hunting is sometimes second! lion acres of public hunt- about daily activities and lo- shoots our state bird) and communicating with your cir- als coordinating the program Having an unbelievable time ing land within the heart cations part of an overall ex- blaze orange may as well be cle.” and communicating with par- with friends old and new is of South Dakota’s pheasant treme weather strategy. Clear- our state color. If severe weather does re- ticipants. The length of the truly at the heart of pheasant range,” said Secretary Hep- ly communicating those daily For my family, pheas- sult in injury or property de- program is dependent on a hunting in our state.” ler. “These are great oppor- details may be critical to re- ant hunting is more than an struction, have a written participant’s previous and “Pheasant hunting is all tunities for public access to solving issues that are the re- event, it’s a tradition. Dad plan that identifi es the fi rst current experience imple- about tradition for so many pheasant hunting.” sult of severe weather events. took us big-game hunting person who should be noti- menting crop management families and friends who The Walk-in Area program, “Often, when events like growing up, but it was my fi ed. Keeping a list of people, practices related to extreme have become family,” said which is private ground this occur, our thoughts can Grandma Dorris who inspired which includes their contact weather and climate varia- Casey Weismantel, executive leased by GFP for public become scrambled and we me to love bird hunting. information, can make the tion. director of the Aberdeen Area hunting opportunities, added might struggle to recall just She showed me how pheas- process of recovering from se- Elements of the program Convention & Visitors Bu- 35,102 new acres in 2019. So where other family members ant hunters work as a team. vere weather much easier to include an online Self-As- reau. “We love hearing sto- far in 2020, over 8,000 new planned to be at the time,” She taught me about the tre- complete. sessment, participation in ed- ries of traditions and hunts acres have been added. Mueller says. “If you’re away mendous work the dogs do “If insurance is involved, ucation that includes new that are more like family re- “We have a lot to look for- from the farm site, make sure – fl ushing the birds, fi nding be aware of what types of in- research and ways to imple- unions. We never know what ward to for the remainder of your cell phone is accessi- and bringing them back after formation they will need for ment management strategies Mother Nature has in store the pheasant season,” said ble and charged up. It may they’ve been shot – all with a a claim and whether or not on the farm, verifi cation of for opening weekend, but we Hepler. “Without a doubt, be helpful to carry an extra smile on their face. And Bry- they need to inspect the dam- management strategies and always know there will be South Dakota is the best charger in the vehicle to en- on and I did the same for our age,” Mueller says. “Your receipt of a Weather Ready thousands of families enjoy- place in the nation to hunt sure the phone is ready in kids – all great hunters as plan may not include every Farms certifi cation. ing a tremendous tradition pheasants.” an emergency. Make a habit well. detail, but the trauma that Information about the pro- of keeping everyone in your Visitors from around the comes with these kinds of gram is available at https:// circle informed about your country and across the world events can be overwhelming. weather-ready.unl.edu/farms. plans for the day.” come to shoot pheasants Prairie dog management Having a game plan ahead of To participate, learn more or If travel is a routine part in our great state, spending Ruth Beck time will make things easier ask questions, contact Ashley of the day, preparing and more than $175 million an- This fall may provide some for everyone involved.” Mueller at Ashley.mueller@ maintaining a disaster kit nually and supporting rough- opportunities to accomplish The written document unl.edu. with critical supplies can be ly 18,000 South Dakota jobs. tasks that there is not always should include detailed in- “Currently, farmers can of utmost importance when This year, as South Dakota time for other years. For in- formation a third party might receive certifi cation in crop weather conditions suddenly is increasingly in the nation- stance the dry conditions this need to know about the production through Weather change. al spotlight due to how we’ve fall could provide the oppor- farm/ranch site, such as the Ready Farms,” Mueller says. “I’ve seen kits as sim- responded to the pandemic, tunity to manage areas with location of utilities, water “More categories will be add- ple as a drawstring bag that we can expect many visitors prairie dog populations. Prai- sources, etc. The document ed in the future. holds band-aids, gauze, bot- to come shoot our state bird rie dogs compete with live- should be located where “Blue-sky time is a good tles of water, and the kinds with us. stock for forage. This can be it’s easily accessible for any time to mentally walk of things that would be need- After more than 100 years a concern for livestock pro- member of the circle or third through the potential issues ed in an unexpected weather of pheasant hunting tradi- ducers, especially during dry party who needs it. severe weather could cause change,” Mueller says. “Keep tion, we want to ensure that conditions when grass and “No one wants to think on the farm or ranch,” Muel- the kit in the vehicle, or in a the second century of pheas- other feed supplies are lim- they need to have a conti- ler says. “Once your written convenient place where you ant hunting in South Dako- ited. nuity plan in place, but that plan is created, it’s actually when the ground is snow can grab it and go. In addi- ta is as fantastic as the fi rst. Prairie dog numbers kind of road map makes a relief to know that you’ve covered, can be an ideal time tion to medical supplies and My Second Century Initiative should be controlled by em- it much easier to navigate worked through some of the to use the baited grain prod- food, consider keeping an ex- to expand pheasant habitat ploying a combination of through changes that come scenarios. Our minds are ucts. These products are of- tra phone charger, a fl ashlight is a program that encourag- strategies. Pesticide products, after a tragedy,” Mueller says. much clearer when we’re not ten the products of choice and other pocket tools that es farmers to increase habitat as well as biological, cultural In the current situation, under stress. We’ll make bet- to handle large prairie dog might be needed. Taking time opportunities on their land. and mechanical controls can with Covid-19 concerns, it’s ter decisions. Even taking it towns. The fumigant prod- to refl ect on what could hap- Farmers often plant marginal all be helpful. Biological con- helpful to consider how to slow and completing one or ucts are labelled for use year pened during severe weath- acres just to help make ends trol includes improving hab- interact with necessary per- two elements of your plan at round and will work better er can help identify the sup- meet; this program gives itat for predators. Raptors, sons to resolve storm dam- a time will be empowering.” when there is some moisture plies and tools that would be them another option to ex- coyotes, snakes, badgers and age. Maintaining the neces- Funding for this educa- in the soil. helpful.” pand habitat without losing ferrets all consume prairie sary supplies, such as masks, tional article comes from the The fi rst four products list- Throughout the year, stay- the ability to cash-fl ow their dogs as part of their diet. An hand sanitizer, etc. will less- Central States Center for Ag- ed are restricted use prod- ing informed about weather operations. I’m so grateful to example would be the instal- en the number of steps nec- ricultural Safety and Health ucts. This means that anyone forecasts can help avoid trag- our many partners for their lation of raptor perches that essary to completing storm and the University of Ne- purchasing, handling or ap- ic outcomes resulting from help to raise awareness about encourage raptor activity in follow-up. braska Medical Center. plying these products needs weather conditions. Enabling these vital efforts. the area. to have either a current pri- phone apps to send notifi ca- Hunt for Habitat is an im- Cultural control includes vate or commercial applica- tions of weather conditions portant component of my grass management. Manage- tor license in South Dakota. such as lightning strikes or Second Century Initiative. ment techniques such as ro- All products need to be han- tornado and blizzard watches Through this program, the tational grazing, which help dled with care. It is important and warnings make it easy to Department of Game, Fish, to keep grass healthy, can to read and follow label di- have up-to-date weather in- and Parks (GFP) raffl es off help deter prairie dog settle- ments. rections. several big game hunting An integrated approach to You are NOT Alone! tags, with all of the proceeds Mechanical controls such as hunting and trapping can control prairie dogs that in- No matter where you live, FREE and Reliable and Aff ordable Utilities going towards habitat. Addi- cludes more than one of the tionally, you can donate to also help reduce prairie dog CONFIDENTIAL help for you and your Protect Consumers numbers. However mechani- above methods is encouraged children is just a phone call away. Expand Broadband and the Second Century Habitat to keep prairie dog numbers Fund by going to GFP’s web- cal controls are often not ef- For immediate assistance call Cell Phone Service fective in reducing prairie down. 605-472-0508 site or calling 605-773-4503. For more detailed informa- Paid for by Friends of Gary Hanson, PO Box 545, Sioux Falls, SD 57101 Let’s keep in mind, espe- dog numbers in heavily in- Family Crisis Center, Inc. fested areas. tion on prairie dog manage- cially in the midst of the CO- ment check out the follow- VID-19 pandemic, that pheas- The last method to con- at Ginny’s House trol prairie dogs is by chem- ing linkhttps://extension. PO Box 347 ant hunting is one of the very sdstate.edu/prairie-dog-man- best ways that we can enjoy ical methods. There are fi ve Redfi eld, SD 57469 chemical products labelled in agement-south-dakotaor time with loved-ones while email[email protected] Serving Faulk, Hand & Spink counties practicing social distancing. South Dakota to control prai- CDC is clear that time spent rie dogs. These include zinc outdoors is safer than time phosphide, chlorophacinone, spent indoors. And if you’re diphacinone, aluminum COMPREHENSIVE ORTHOPEDIC not 6 feet apart while pheas- phosphide, and gas cartridg- CARE COMES TO YOU ant hunting, you’re doing it es. Of these fi ve products, the wrong! fi rst three listed are treated So I’d encourage each and grain baits and the last two Orthopedic Surgeon every one of you to get out products are fumigants. and enjoy our pastime these The treated grain baits, Gon Sanchez, MD, will next few months. The season zinc phosphide, chlorophac- see patients in Miller. inone and diphacinone, are has been extended this year, Call 605-224-7070 so there’s even more time to labelled for use in SD dur- to schedule enjoy it! Let’s get our fami- ing the fall and early win- an appointment. lies outside and mentor some ter months (be sure to check new hunters, just like Grand- the label of each product). If ma Dorris did for me. And grass is in short supply due let’s all remember to be safe. to dry conditions, these prod- Enjoy this pheasant season, ucts will be more effective.

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Hand County Commissioners discuss wheel tax Hand County Board of ment of accumulated leave upon ter with Page present. No action was $1.50. The commissioners took no [The next regular meeting is TION OF SERVICES 127.50 Commissioners separation, accumulated leave by taken. action on the item. The commission- scheduled for November 5, 2020 at NARTEC DRUG TEST KITS Miller, South Dakota type / class of employee, sick leave Jeff Hargens, highway superin- ers suggested Hargens attempt to 1 p.m. The auditor will 84.56 Commission Chambers (video defi nitions by employee type/class tendent, met with the board on vari- negotiate a more equitable price. publish a legal notice of the alter- OFFICE PEEPS, INC. SUPPLIES and formal adoption of a previ- ous topics, the fi rst being the receipt Hargens asked the commis- nate meeting date.] 74.15 via Facebook Live) ous policy change moving the use of Bob LeGrand’s resignation which sioners to approve the hire of Cal- For: BOARD OF COUNTY PETTY CASH POSTAGE 13.95 October 6, 2020 of accumulated sick and annual was fi led in the auditor’s offi ce. vin Novacek as an equipment oper- COMM SOUTH DAKOTA ARMS CO., Chairman Jim Jones brought the leave to 6 months instead of 12 LeGrand then fi led a letter stat- ator and set his wage at $17.85 per CONNECTING POINT BACK UP LLC AMMUNITION 145.00 meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. with months. These policy changes were ing that he did not want to resign. hour. Novacek already has his Class (2) 40.00 TONY'S REPAIR REPAIRS commissioners Greg approved by motion of Wernsmann/ Because the documents had been A commercial license. It was moved ON HAND ECONOMIC DEVEL- 437.67 Palmer, Gib Rodgers and Luke Palmer (passed). fi led, auditor DeBoer requested by Wernsmann/Palmer (passed) to OPMENT MONTHLY SUPPORT TWIN VALLEY TIRE OF MILLER Wernsmann present. DeBoer requested that the com- that the board decide what action approve the hire. 2500.00 MAINTENANCE 69.65 Commissioner Jim Eschenbaum missioners authorize him to off er to take. It was the consensus of the The commission discussed the 2540.00 TWIN VALLEY TIRE OF MILLER appeared by video link. eight “Automark” tables to another board that no action would be taken concept of employing or promoting For: ELECTIONS*********** MAINTENANCE 126.95 The consent agenda items were governmental entity along with given that the request is now neu- someone to the position of Assis- CARDMEMBER SERVICES VISA CELL PHONES 159.40 approved upon motion of Palmer/ 2 canvas and aluminum voting tral. tant Highway Superintendent. It was ELECTION SUPPLIES 69.99 2661.33 Rodgers (passed). These items booths. It the items go unclaimed; It was moved by Rodgers/Wer- agreed that the person hired would CK WELDING & REPAIR For: JAIL**************** included: Changing fall and win- they may be destroyed. The request nsmann (passed) to approve the work to promote fi eld operations so LLC DROP BOX FOR BALLOTS BEADLE COUNTY SHERIFF ter commission meetings to 1 pm was approved by motion of Palmer/ purchase Hargens previously made Hargens could devote more time to 324.33 PRISONER CARE 3300.00 beginning in November, approval Rodgers (passed). to buy a Landpride 84 Angle Broom administration, or in the alternative, ELECTION SYSTEMS & DIGITAL ALLY CAMERA FOR of the minutes from September 1 Lastly, DeBoer informed the (SN: 731861) from Mid-Dakota Rural have someone work more on admin- BALLOTS 852.23 NEW VEHICLE (SPLIT) 1422.50 and September 23, 2020, review commissioners that he had applied Water for $3,500. istration and Hargens can focus on OFFICE PEEPS, INC. ENVE- MIDCO BUSINESS TERMINA- of building permits from the zon- for and was approved for a grant to Hargens provided updates on operations. Hargens was given the LOPES 473.78 TION OF SERVICES 127.50 ing offi ce, review of the Register of purchase election equipment and the following projects: The bridge approval to inform his employees of SCOTT GIBSON CONSTRUC- PETTY CASH SUPPLIES 18.87 Deeds statement of fees, setting of supplies in the amount of $5,000 replacement in Burdette Township the position and see if any of them TION ATTACH DROP BOX IN ENTRY VISA DRUG TESTS/USB 431.22 Zachory West’s (deputy sheriff ) pay from the Center for Tech and Civic is nearing completion. It was moved are interested in applying and inter- 52.08 5300.09 at $18.30 per hour, receipt of the Life. The program is called CTCL by Palmer/Wernsmann (passed) viewing with the commission. THE MILLER PRESS DDROP For: CORONER************* library board minutes and fi nan- Covid-19 Response Grant program. to approve True-North Steel’s A personnel issue related to the BOX SIGN 4.00 TIFFANY A. HOFER CORONER cial report, declaring the following It was moved by Wernsmann/Palmer request for payment in the amount employees at the highway depart- 1776.41 SERVICES (2) 116.00 county property surplus (SDCL 6-13- (passed) to participate in the pro- of $176,680.43 on that project. It ment was deferred to the previously For: JUDICIAL SYSTEM***** TIFFANY A. HOFER SUPPLIES 1) as it is no longer useful: 1986 IHC gram / grant. was moved by Wernsmann/Palmer mentioned executive session. SDACC CATASTROPHIC LEGAL 76.45 F1954 [VIN: 1HTLKVR7GHA56728, Kecia Beranek, On Hand Devel- (passed) to approve the trans- Commissioners moved to dis- EXP FUND 3636.00 TIFFANY A. HOFER MILEAGE Asset # GEN00372], 1995 opment Corp, met with the board to fer the unexpected revenue from cussion of the proposed wheel tax. 3636.00 14.38 Ford Lt8000F Strait Truck [VIN: brief them on recent activities and the Federal DOT grant to the high- The wheel tax has been an agenda For: AUDITOR************* 206.83 1FDYU82E7SVA44903, Asset # programming. A program of inter- way expenditure budget to cover the item for nearly 12 months. The dis- A & B BUSINESS, INC. For: COUNTY NURSE******** GEN00799], used bridge deck- est is an incentive program to help project costs. cussion over that time focused on COPIER MAINTENANCE CON- HAND CO MEMORIAL HOSPI- ing, scrap iron and used tires, and recruit new employees to local busi- Hargens also reported that the a requirement of counties to have TRACT 34.21 TAL INC. COUNTY HEALTH NURSE approval to employ Charles Faw- nesses and to list employment bridge on the Green Valley Road a wheel tax in place so they could BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA (2 MO) 5908.42 cett at $16 per hour when working opportunities on their website. south of 208th Street (carried over access the funds in the state’s HOTEL ROOM AT FALL CONVEN- 5908.42 in place of the emergency manager. In the absence of Veteran Service from last month) was remeasured “Bridge Improvement Grant” dubbed TION 199.98 For: MENTAL HEALTH******* Ann Price, 4-H Director, met with Offi cer David Johnson, auditor Doug and found to be 19’ 8” and thus too the “BIG Fund”. The BIG Fund was CONNECTING POINT REPRO- CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE the commissioners to provide a DeBoer presented the written agree- small to remain on the county inven- created by legislative action in 2015 GRAMMING FOR INTERNET 46.25 MONTHLY SUPPORT (2 MO) 360.00 report on recent ment that Hyde County provided for tory. It was agreed that the bridge to provide seven million dollars in DOUGLUS DEAN DE BOER 360.00 activities. Price said the fair, in its the joint offi ce to serve both coun- needs repairs and that a mecha- funding to local governments for MILEAGE 89.76 For: LIBRARY************* modifi ed form went well. A modifi ed ties. It was moved by Rodgers/Wer- nism is in place for the township improvements. The money comes MCLEODS PRINTING & A & B BUSINESS, INC. 4-H banquet is also being planned. nsmann (passed) to approve the and county to co-op in the improve- from a tax imposed on license plate OFFICE SUP. TAX NOTICES (SPLIT) COPIER MAINTENANCE CON- Price also informed the commission- agreement and work out the opera- ments. Hargens said all of the other fees. These fees have been on Hand 143.46 TRACT 50.46 ers that Mike Moncur resigned from tional details at a later date. issues between the landowners and County title actions since adoption PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING the Hand County Leaders Asso- The library director, Mary Bri- the township are being handled by but Hand County cannot apply for METER LEASE 321.84 AUDIO BOOKS 158.23 ciation. Stephanie Cavenee and etling, secured a pair of grants to the attorney for the South Dakota funds unless a wheel tax and fi ve- 835.50 BOB'S DISPOSAL SER- Suzanne Keck will run that associa- provide funding in the amount of Association of Towns and Town- year road improve plan are in place. For: TREASURER*********** VICE GARBAGE DISPOSAL 42.00 tion for now. $5,000 for computer equipment, ships. Dennis Fawcett, township A link to view the BIG Fund program CONNECTING POINT REPRO- BOB'S GAS PROPANE Shane Croeni, sheriff , requested $1,619.99 for wages, and $172.60 board member, confi rmed that is the and Hand County wheel tax ordi- GRAMMING FOR INTERNET 46.25 180.00 a classifi cation change for Colleen for computer peripherals [$6,793 current plan. nance can be found at http://hand. SHERRIL K. KOECK MEALS HUGHES ELECTRIC, LLC AC Peterman, moving her from part- total] from the South Dakota Human- Hargens said the by-pass around sdcounties.org/commission/public- 179.18 REPAIR 624.60 time, up to 19 hours, to part-time ities. The second funding mecha- the fl ooded township road in Harri- content MCLEODS PRINTING & INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES working up to 24.75 hours per week. nism came from the State of South son Township was ready for traffi c It was moved by Wernsmann/ OFFICE SUP. TAX NOTICES (SPLIT) BOOKS 207.70 This will allow her to cover during Dakota in the amount of $2,000. but little progress had been made Rodgers (passed unanimously) to 143.46 MICROFIX COMPUTER TOW- emergencies, special call in situa- It was moved by Palmer/Werns- on a by-pass for the fl ooded road enact Ordinance 2020-06 368.89 ERS (2) 2000.00 tions and when others are absent. mann (passed) to accept the grant in Plato Township. Hargens said he entitled “AN ORDINANCE TO For: STATES ATTORNEY***** CITY OF MILLER UTILITIES The change was approved on funds, and to have the auditor trans- must meet with the land owner and ENACT A WHEEL TAX OF $5.00 ELTON ANSON MILEAGE 37.80 422.17 motion of Palmer/Rodgers (passed). fer the unexpected revenue into the an engineer to develop the plan. FOR EACH WHEEL WITH MAXI- ANSON LAW RENT 325.00 RECORDED BOOKS, LLC Croeni also asked the board to library’s expenditure account. Hargens said the Pearl Creek dike MUM OF $60.00 FOR EACH VEHI- ANSON LAW SUPPLIES 312.50 AUDIO BOOKS 152.99 approve the hire of Joshua Zweber The agenda item related to the had received a temporary repair. The CLE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANSON LAW UTILITIES 300.00 3838.15 as a part-time deputy sheriff , up to future operation of the rubble site creek is mostly dry and the crops ADMINISTRATION AND COLLEC- AVERA HAND CO. MEMORIAL For: WEED CONTROL******** 19 hours per week. Croeni requested was deferred to an executive ses- had been harvested around the dike. TION THEREOF”, this being its fi rst HOSPIT BLOOD TEST 102.00 AA MOTORSPORTS, LLC MAIN- Zweber be paid $19.85 per hour as sion as the main topic would cen- More permanent repairs are to be reading. BEADLE COUNTY AUDITOR TENANCE 128.97 a certifi ed offi cer. It was moved by ter on qualifi cations of the manager. made. Discussion followed as to when VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR BOB'S GAS PROPANE Palmer/Rodgers (passed) to employ No action was taken on the advertis- Discussion turned to estab- to have the 2 nd reading of the ordi- FEE 1375.00 1450.00 and pay Zweber as requested. ing of the position, setting of wages, lishing an agreement with the land nance. It was concluded by the SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARDMEMBER SERVICES The Iowa bid contract for the and dumping fees. owner(s) on who would take over the commissioners to have the second BLOOD TOXICOLOGY 40.00 COPIER & INK 117.77 2021 Chevy Tahoe was received and Will Page, custodian, provided a dike after the fi nal repairs are made. reading at the November 5 th regular 2492.30 FARNAM'S GENUINE fi led. The order to written summary of activities. Most Hargens is to speak with the land meeting to give residents suffi cient For: COURT APP. ATTORNEY* PARTS, INC. SUPPLIES 6.29 delivery date is still unknown. notably was the owner(s) involved. time to read about the ordinance in VOLESKY LAW OFFICE COURT MARLE'S REPAIR MAINTE- Doug DeBoer, auditor, requested interest of Midwest Construc- Hargens presented a royalty the Miller Press and formulate APPOINTED ATTORNEY 7213.00 NANCE 167.46 the board take action on the pro- tion and Pierce and Harris Engineer- request from Lee Alan Teveldahl for questions. John Page of the 7213.00 CITY OF MILLER UTILITIES posed policy changes ing in being general contractors for gravel mining in Bates Township. Miller Press was asked to report on For: GOV. BUILDING******* 642.99 related to: Revised Funeral the elevator project. It was agreed Teveldahl asked for $2.70 per ton. the pending wheel tax so the public AMERIPRIDE SERVICES, INC. OAKLEY FARM & RANCH Leave, Revised Annual Leave, pay- that the conversation would be bet- Hargens said the going rate was could understand what the commis- SUPPLIES 294.23 SUPPLY SUPPLIES 3.10 sioners have been working on and BOB'S DISPOSAL SER- 2516.58 discussing. [The information will also VICE GARBAGE DISPOSAL 200.00 For: HWY RDS BRIDGES***** be published on the county’s Face- BUILDERS CASHWAY, INC. AMERIPRIDE SERVICES, INC. book page.] SUPPLIES 6.94 SUPPLIES 1344.12 The commission, upon motion COLONIAL RESEARCH CHEMI- AVERA HAND CO. MEMORIAL of Wernsmann/Palmer (passed) to CAL CLEANING SUPPLIES 81.04 HOSPIT BLOOD TEST 105.00 convene in executive session to dis- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC BOB'S DISPOSAL SER- cuss personnel and qualifi cations SAFETY BOILER INSP & CER- VICE GARBAGE DISPOSAL (2) of employees related to the rubble TIFICATION 120.00 100.00 site manager and assistant highway HOUSE OF GLASS, INC. MILE- BOB'S GAS PROPANE superintendent positions. Jeff Har- AGE & LABOR 372.00 150.00 gens and Doug DeBoer were also HOUSE OF GLASS, INC. PARTS BOB'S GAS PROPANE present. 84.06 190.00 [10:56 A.M.] HUGHES ELECTRIC, LLC VEN- BUTLER MACHINERY SUP- At 11:56 a.m. it was moved by TURE TRANSITION 484.23 PLIES 1819.23 Wernsmann/Palmer (passed) to MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CK WELDING & REPAIR leave executive session and recon- CHEMICAL CLEANING SUPPLIES LLC SUPPLIES 13.30 vene the open meeting. It was 168.06 DAKOTA OIL SUPPLIES 130.75 moved by Wernsmann/Palmer MIDWEST PIPE LINING LINING FLINT HILLS RESOURCES LP (passed) to promote Rodney Gort- SEWER PIPES 23145.96 ROAD OIL 117913.77 maker Jr. from season to regular full- CITY OF MILLER UTILITIES HARTMAN CONSTRUCTION time and to change his wage from 1213.59 EXCAVATING WORK 15758.54 $16 to $17.85 per hour retroactive to 26170.11 HARTMAN CONSTRUCTION October 1, 2020. For: DIR. OF EQUAL.****** TRAILER RENT 1020.41 Despite extensive discussion A & B BUSINESS, INC. HARTMAN CONSTRUCTION on the rubble site operation and re- COPIER MAINTENANCE CON- 2000 TON PIT RUN 5812.50 creation of the assistant highway TRACT 27.50 MARLE'S REPAIR SUP- superintendent’s position, it was AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR PLIES 696.00 determined more investigation was BUSINES SUPPLIES 153.17 MICHAEL TODD AND COM- needed in creating job descriptions CONNECTING POINT REPRO- PANY SUPPLIES 625.66 and fi nding suitable wages, there- GRAMMING FOR INTERNET 46.25 MIDCO BUSINESS PHONE fore it was decided to take no action MCLEODS PRINTING & & INTERNET SERVICE 166.71 in changing any current personnel OFFICE SUP. SUPPLIES 45.45 MID-DAKOTA RURAL WATER except that Jeff Hargens may inform THE MILLER PRESS PROPERTY SYSTEM LANDPRIDE ANGLE his staff of the pending change and CARDS 75.00 BROOM 3500.00 those interested can complete an 347.37 CITY OF MILLER UTILITIES application or submit a resume. If For: REG. OF DEEDS******* 353.28 no one is promoted, the position will AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR SHEILA MUELLENBERG be published in the Miller Press. It BUSINES SUPPLIES 62.88 STOCKPILE CHIPS 57400.00 was also noted that the vacancy left CONNECTING POINT LABOR OAKLEY FARM & RANCH in promoting Gortmaker to full time & REPROGR INTERNET 106.25 SUPPLY SUPPLIES 312.64 leaves an opening in the seasonal OFFICE PEEPS, INC. SUPPLIES OAKLEY REPAIR REPAIRS position. Hargens was given author- 32.12 575.42 ity to fi ll based on recent 201.25 OFFICE EQUIPMENT SERVICE advertisement for hired help. For: SHERIFF************* SUPPLIES 129.50 At 11:59 it was moved by Wer- DIGITAL ALLY CAMERA FOR PRODUCTIVITY PLUS nsmann/Palmer (passed) to adjourn NEW VEHICLE (SPLIT) 1422.50 ACCOUNT SUPPLIES 400.65 the meeting. MIDCO BUSINESS TERMINA- PRORATE SERVICES DRUG TEST RESULTS 80.00 CHRIS SCHAEFERS SUPPLIES 33.19 SD DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION COST SHARE ~ BRIDGE WORK 13751.65 STOBBS SALES INC. REPAIRS 436.72 TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES 156.24 TRUENORTH STEEL, INC. CUL- VERT 27548.70 TWIN VALLEY TIRE OF MILLER MAINTENANCE 399.55 WARNE CHEMICAL & EQ CO FLOW JET PUMP 139.20 251062.73 For: E-911*************** CITY OF HURON E-911 CHARGES 2652.23 VISA ANTENNAES 440.49 3092.72 For: EMERG. & DIS. SERV.* KESSLER'S SUPPLIES 9.90 OFFICE PEEPS, INC. SUPPLIES 1327.65 VISA CELL PHONE 50.74 1388.29 Total Checks: 321915.97 Published Oct 24, 2020 at approximate cost of $210.58. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Public Notices 

Miller receives audit report, recommendations City of St. Lawrence

NOTICE OF AUDIT public inspection. Planned corrective actions: We Recommendation: appoints new attorney OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF The following fi ndings and rec- are in the process of implementing a This circumstance is not unusual THE ommendations referred to in the policy regarding in an organization of this size. It is UNAPPROVED commissioners’ room for contin- CITY OF MILLER report are hereby listed in being in compliance with federal the responsibility of CITY OF ST. LAWRENCE ued discussion about potential mit- accordance with the provisions awards. management and those charged igation projects. Jan Kittelson men- Notice is hereby given that the TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES of SDCL 4-11-12. Anticipated completion date: with governance to make the deci- tioned the 10-day power outage in records and books of account of the MEETING CURRENT AUDIT FINDINGS December 31, 2020 sion whether to St. Lawrence last winter and that City of Miller, South AND RECOMMENDATIONS Finding: accept the degree of risk associ- OCTOBER 14, 2020 plans need to be in place to restore Dakota, have been audited by Finding: A material weakness was ated with this condition because of The City of St. Lawrence is an power sooner. A survey is going out Kohlman, Bierschbach & Anderson, The City has no written policies reported for a lack of segregation of cost or other equal opportunity employer. online to get the public involved in LLP, Certifi ed Public relative to federal awards. duties for revenues, cash, considerations. The Town Board of Trustees met this mitigation planning process. Accountants of Miller, South Recommendation: and equity. Corrective Action Plan: in regular session at city hall at 6:30 The next meeting with NECOG will Dakota for the two years ended We recommend the City adopt Recommendation: Responsible offi cial: Ron Blach- p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, be on Wednesday, October 28 at December 31, 2019. A a written policy relative to federal The City is aware of this problem ford, Mayor 2020. The meeting was called to 10:00 a.m. November 11 meet- detailed report thereon, contain- awards. and is attempting to provide com- Planned corrective actions: The order by President Shirley Peck with ing date: The next regular meet- ing additional information, is fi led Corrective Action Plan: pensating controls City prefers to have an auditing fi rm the Pledge of Allegiance being said ing is scheduled for November 11, with the City of Miller Responsible offi cial: Ron Blach- wherever and whenever possible do the fi nancial by all present. MEMBERS PRES- Veterans Day. Motion by President and the Department of Legisla- ford, Mayor and practical. reports, which are reviewed by ENT: President Shirley Peck, Trust- Peck, seconded by Trustee Naber to tive Audit in Pierre, South Dakota for Corrective Action Plan: the council, mayor and fi nance offi - ees Terry Naber. Trustee Dean Kolda change the next regular meeting to Responsible offi cial: Ron Blach- cer. – absent. AGENDA: Motion by Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. ford, Mayor Anticipated completion date: Trustee Naber, seconded by Presi- All members voted aye. Motion car- Planned corrective actions: This Ongoing dent Peck to approve the agenda. ried. Resolution No. 2020-5: Motion Announcement of General comment is a result of the size of Finding: All members voted aye. Motion car- by President Peck, seconded by the City of Miller During the course of our engage- ried. MINUTES: Motion by Trustee Trustee Naber to approve the read- Election polling places which precludes staffi ng at a ment, we proposed material audit Naber, seconded by President Peck ing of Resolution No. 2020-5 to level suffi cient to provide an ideal adjustments that to approve the minutes for the reg- appoint Riter Rogers Law Firm as NOTICE OF GENERAL Precinct 7 which includes the environment for internal would not have been identi- ular meeting held on September the city’s legal counsel. All members ELECTION townships of Gilbert, Grand, Hul- controls. The City of Miller has fi ed as a result of the City’s existing 16, 2020. All members voted aye. voted aye. Motion carried. SPN Pay Motion carried. DEPARTMENT A General Election will be held bert and Rose Hill and that part of determined that is it not cost benefi - internal controls, and Requests: Motion by Trustee Naber, HEAD REPORTS Calvin Kindle sub- on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in all Wessington west of the Hand/Bea- cial to employ therefore could have resulted in seconded by President Peck to pay mitted a water report for review. the voting precincts in Hand County. dle County line will vote at the Doug additional personnel just to be a material misstatement of the City’s SPN invoices 22409-22410 for a th Water loss was 24% for Septem- The election polls will be open from Schiltz home, 19951 369 Ave., able to adequately segregate duties fi nancial total of $4,237.50 for engineering ber. Randy Peck’s report stated seven a.m. to seven p.m. central Wessington for revenues, cash statements. services on the cleaning and tele- that everything is in normal oper- time on the day of the election. Precinct 9 in conjunction with and equity. The City of Miller Recommendation: vising of the wastewater system. ation. Cindy Deuter reported that The polling place in each pre- Precinct 10, which includes the is aware of the problem and is This circumstance is not unusual All members voted aye. Motion car- there was an error on last month’s cinct of the county shall be as fol- townships of Bates, Glendale, attempting to provide in an organization of this size. It is ried. Approval of Warrants: Motion sales tax report. The corrected year- lows: Logan, Mondamin, Ohio, Pleasant compensating controls by having the responsibility of by President Peck, seconded by to-date comparison report was pre- Precinct 1 in conjunction with Valley and Spring Lake will vote at the mayor review the fi nancial state- management and those charged Trustee Naber to approve the war- sented. Year-to-date revenue and Precinct 3, which includes the town- the Sunshine Bible Academy east ments and bank with governance to make the deci- rants as presented. All members expense were reviewed. Deuter also ships of Alden, Alpha, gym statements monthly to reduce sion whether to voted aye. Motion carried. reported that there was a fi re that Campbell, Fairview, Florence, Precinct 11 which includes the risks. However, the lack of segrega- accept the degree of risk associ- Bills October 2020 destroyed all of Johnson Jet-line’s Greenleaf, Harrison, Howell, Ontario, East ½ of Miller City (from Broadway tion of duties ated with this condition because of ABT, Loan, 389.05 equipment and records. They expect Park and Spring will vote at the for- east) will vote at the regarding revenues, cash, and cost or other Adkins, Alan, Tree trimming, to be back in town to re-camera mer Polo School Methodist Church equity continues to exist. considerations. 20.00 the wastewater in two weeks once Precinct 2 which includes the Precinct 12 which includes the Anticipated completion date: Corrective Action Plan: American Solutions, Supplies, their new equipment comes. Sheila townships of Carlton, Linn, Plato West ½ of Miller City (from Broad- Ongoing Responsible offi cial: Ron Blach- 69.09 Coss is working on refi nancing the and Wheaton will vote at the St. way west) and all of Miller Township Finding: ford, Mayor Bob’s Gas, Fuel, 235.00 loan at American Bank & Trust that Mary’s Church Hall in Zell will vote at the Courthouse Assem- The City does not have an inter- Planned corrective actions: The Builders Solutions, Supplies, comes due in January 2021 with a Precinct 5 in conjunction with bly Room nal control system designed to pro- City accepts the risk of defi ciency. 60.00 Any voter who needs assistance, vide for the The Council will fi nal payment of $20,998.07. NEW City of Miller, Prof Fees, 452.03 Precinct 8, which includes the town- BUSINESS Building Permit Appli- ships of Cedar, Como, Midland, pursuant to the Americans with Dis- preparation of the annual fi nan- attempt to be more accurate Evans Construction, Blade cation: Motion by President Peck, Ree Heights, Riverside, Rockdale abilities Act, may contact the county cial statements being audited, with account classifi cations in future Roads/Hauling, 1,007.25 seconded by Trustee Naber to and Spring Hill and the Town of Ree auditor at 605-853-2182 before the including required transactions. Hand County Publishing, Pro- approve Shirley Kost’s building per- Heights will vote at the Ree Heights election for information on polling footnotes and disclosures, in Anticipated completion date: ceedings/Ord, 163.10 mit application for a new house and Auditorium place accessibility for people with accordance with other comprehen- Ongoing Hand County Weed & Pest, removal of fi ve existing structures. Precinct 6 in conjunction with disabilities. sive basis of accounting RUSSELL A. OLSON, AUDITOR Spraying, 989.85 All members voted aye. Motion car- Precinct 4, which includes the town- Dated this 16th day of October, modifi ed cash basis. As audi- GENERAL Hughes Electric, Repairs, 357.14 ried. Hand County Mitigation Plan ships of Burdette, Hiland, Holden, 2020. Doug DeBoer, Hand County tors, we were requested to draft the DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE Intuit QuickBooks, Annual Fee/ Update: A meeting was held at the Pearl, St. Lawrence and York and Auditor fi nancial statements AUDIT Service, 489.90 Hand County Courthouse in the the Town of St. Lawrence vote at the Published Oct. 24, Oct. 31, 2020 at and accompanying notes to the Published Oct. 17, 24, 2020 at Luke Construction, Gravel, St. Lawrence Town Hall approximate cost of $43.17 fi nancial statements. approximate cost of $46.31 243.00 MDRWS, Water/Service, Instructions 4,624.92 Midco, Telephone/Internet, 37.32 to the voters Miller Ace, Supplies, 50.48 Naber, Terry, Reimb., 62.75 VOTING RIGHTS NorthWestern Energy, Power, 11 November 3, 2020 South Dakota Hand County Any voter who can’t mark a bal- 719.07 lot because the voter has a physical Rural Development, Loan, disability or can’t read, may ask any 1,137.00 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT person he or she chooses to help SD 811, Locates, 7.35 the voter vote. SD Dept of Health, Test, 15.00 Any voter may ask for instruction SD DLR, Reemployment Ins., in the proper procedure for voting. 3.06 INSTRUCTIONSCTIONS TO THE VOTER:VOTEROT For PuPublicblic Utilitiesi t Any voter at the polling place Commissionermmis ner SDPAA, Ins., 222.00 Place ballotallot stamp hereh prior to 7:00 p.m. is allowed to cast SPN, Prof Fees, 4,237.50 To vote for a group of Youu mmayy vote forfo one or leave it blank.blan a ballot. presidentialntial electors FILLILL IN the United States Treasury, 3rd qtr If your voting rights have been taxes, 608.48 21 oval ( ) next to the names.nam GGaryy HaHanson violated, you may call the person in Payroll 10/14/2020, Net, 917.59 RRepublicanblican Party Par charge of the election at 853-2182, **** Paid Total ****, , $17,117.93 Use only a pen. the Secretary of State at 888-703- Motion by President Peck, sec- 5328, or your state’s attorney at onded by Trustee Naber to adjourn If you make a mistake, give the Devin Saxon 853-0000. the meeting. There being no fur- ballot back and get a new one. Libertarian Party Any person who is convicted of a ther business, the meeting was NONPOLITICAL BALLOT felony on or after July 1, 2012, loses adjourned at 7:12 p.m. All members the right to vote. However, any such voted aye. Motion carried. DO NOT cast more votes than Supreme Court Justice Retention person may register to vote follow- Shirley Peck, President Remi W. B. Bald Eagle ing the completion of the person’s are allowed in each race. Democratic Party Shall the justice of the Supreme Cindy Deuter, Deputy Finance Court named on this ballot, whose felony sentence. Offi cer For Presidential Electors term expires January 1, 2021, be Any person who is convicted of Published Oct. 24, 2020 at the You may vote for one slate or retained in office? a felony on or before June 30, 2012, approximate cost of $47.62. leave it blank. For State Senator, and who receives a sentence of District 23 Justice Steven Jensen, imprisonment to the adult peniten- Trump & Pence Electors You may vote for one or leave it blank. representing the Fourth Supreme tiary system, including a suspended Republican Party Court District execution of sentence, loses the Ree Heights Kristi Noem Bryan J. Breitling right to vote. Any such person so Larry Rhoden Republican Party sentenced may register to vote fol- sells surplus lowing completion of the person’s 40 Jason Ravnsborg Yes sentence. Further information is items available at www.sdsos.gov. 41 Jorgensen & Cohen Electors CJ Abernathey No ELECTION CRIMES Town Board Meeting Libertarian Party Libertarian Party Anyone who makes a false state- Ree Heights, SD 57371 42 Devin Saxon ment when voting, tries to vote The Town Board of Ree Heights, Tracey Quint knowing he or she is not a qualifi ed SD, met in regular session on Mon- 43 For State Representative, voter, or tries to vote more than once day, October 12th, 2020 in the town District 23 has committed an election crime. hall with Renae Phinney, Eugene Biden & Harris Electors You may vote for up to two or leave Published Oct. 24, 2020 at approxi- Moser, and Ted Schaff present. Democratic Party it blank. mate cost of $14.53 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The fol- Josephph M. YarcYarcheta SpeSpencer Goschosc lowing warrants were approved and Nicolele "Nikki" AA. Gronlili Republican ParParty paid: Randolphdolph "Rand"Randy" J. Seilereile Notice to Mid-Dakota Rural Water System - $410.50 INSTRUCTIONSCTIONS TO THEE VOTER:VOTE Charlie HoffmaHoffman creditors of Dakota Energy - $11.50 Republican ParParty Resel Oil Company - $270.00 To vote for a person FILFILL IN thee Jack Ufen Renae Phinney - $612.92 oval ( ) next to tthe naname. Hand County Publishing - $29.93 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA NWPS - $315.54 IN CIRCUIT COURT Miller Ace - $49.41 DO NOT cast more votes than Oakley Farm & Ranch Supply - 51 COUNTY OF HAND are allowed in each race. THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT $41.35 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE TOTAL: $1741.15 For United States Senator OF Court File #: 29PRO20- Phinney gave an update on You may vote for one or leave it blank. 000013 the water project. All town resi- JACKIE L. UFEN A/K/A JACK L. dents should have received their UFEN, NOTICE TO CREDITORS September water bills from Mid- Mike Rounds DECEASED Dakota. We are waiting on fi nal bill- Republican Party NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ing from Bartlett & West and North- on October 6th, 2020, Ramona ern Improvement. J. Ufen, whose address is 21541 Surplus items from the audi- Dan Ahlers 357th Avenue, Miller, SD 57362, was torium basement were sold at the Democratic Party appointed as personal representa- County School Surplus Auction. tive of the estate of Jackie L. Ufen The plumbing is being worked on a/k/a Jack L. Ufen. in the auditorium. Creditors of the decedent must Phinney reported on the Hand For United States fi le their claims within four months County Mitigation Planning meet- Representative after the date of the fi rst publication ing that she had attended and min- You may vote for one or leave it blank. of this Notice or their claims may be utes were read from that September barred. 30th, 2020 meeting. Dusty Johnson Claims may be fi led with the per- There being no further business Republican Party sonal representative, or may be fi led the meeting was adjourned. with the Clerk, and a copy of the Nikki Rogers, Clerk claim mailed to the personal repre- Renae Phinney, Mayor sentative. Published Oct. 24, 2020 at approxi- Randy "Uriah" Luallin mate cost of $14.90. Libertarian Party //ss// Ramona J. Ufen// Ramona J. Ufen 21541 357th Avenue Miller, SD 57362 Hand County Clerk of Courts 451 W 1st Ave. #11 Miller, SD 57362 Dakota Law Firm, Prof. L.L.C. Go to top of nextnex columncolu Go to top of nnext columnco Turnurn page Clay A. Anderson, Attorney at Law Typ:01 Seq:0001 Spl:01 103 W. 3rd St. / P.O. Box 65 Miller, SD 57362 (605) 893-2001 This notice is published Oct. 17, his notice is published Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, 2020 at the approximate cost of $ 441.00. Oct. 24, Oct. 31, 2020 at the approximate cost of $38.63  Classifieds www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, October 24, 2020

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Happy National School Lunch Week Rep. Dusty Johnson better when our stomachs program even while closed. This week I hit the road aren’t growling. Schools hosted drive-thru and traveled across the state Without a doubt, the CO- meal lines or used busses to to sit down with our students VID-19 pandemic has shown drop meals off to homes that and enjoy a hot meal dur- us just how important school needed them, and packed ing school lunch. It’s Nation- meals are to our students and sack lunches for kids to come al School Lunch Week, so I their families. pick up. toured schools from Box El- School lunch became a There’s a lot I took away der to Vermillion. front-facing issue at the be- from this week, but two As the top Republican on ginning of the pandemic. things stuck out: Our kids are the Agriculture Subcommittee With millions of children de- happy to be back in school, on Nutrition, Oversight, and pending on school lunch for even with masks and dis- Department Operations and their next meal – what was tanced seating, and they love as a member of the Educa- going to happen now that their lunch time. tion & Labor Committee, our schools were closed? I was grateful to eat lunch kid’s lunches are more im- People stepped up, people in person this week with stu- portant to my work than you volunteered, people donated. dents from Francis Case El- might think. But the federal govern- ementary in Box Elder, Hill The National School ment had to get involved City Elementary, Jolley Ele- Lunch Program serves near- too, and that’s where my mentary in Vermillion, and ly 30 million children ev- job comes in. To ensure stu- Washington Elementary in ery school day. Nutrition im- dents were staying fed dur- Huron. I’m happy to report pacts so many aspects of a ing the peak of the pandemic, every meal was delicious and student’s daily life, from how Congress passed the CARES nutritious,but I have to ad- engaged they are on a subject Act, which included fl exibil- mit the sweet and sour chick- to how focused they are in ity for schools to continue en in Hill City was my favor- Submitted | The Miller Press | Oct. 24, 2020 the classroom. We all focus running their school lunch ite. REPRESENTATIVE DUSTY JOHNSON joined the students of Box Elder for lunch during National School Lunch Week

Sioux Council Boy Scout Council SDSU Extension launches remote work certifi cate program raising funds for local food pantries SDSU Extension, in part- active workshops. SDSU Ex- mental sustainability. ever SDSU Extension is offer- nership with the Utah State tension staff act as coaches Upon completion of the ing a $125 scholarship for the A Scout is helpful! The honored to help those in University Extension and through the process. course, participants join a na- fi rst 50 applicants, utilizing Sioux Council, Boy Scouts of need. In talking with food the Rural Online Initiative, “Remote work can have tionwide community of re- support from a Bush Founda- America is once again help- pantry administrators, they is now offering a Master Re- signifi cant benefi ts and we mote work professionals who tion Ecosystem grant. The fi - ing to meet the need of the are able to mote Work Professional Cer- believe this program offers support each other by shar- nal cost is $125 to take the less fortunate in our area purchase as-much-as 10X tifi cation Program. The pro- unique opportunities to our ing best practices and job op- course with this scholarship through the collection of fi - the amount of food with nancial contributions to monetary donation compared gram will equip individuals rural state and its communi- portunities. opportunity. benefi t local food pantries. to direct with the tools and skills ties” says Peggy Schlechter, The cost of participating Thanks to our major spon- food donations.” Said Pete needed to successfully work SDSU Extension Community in the course is $250, how- sors Edward Jones, Dakota Carteaux, Council Program from home as a remote work- Vitality Field Specialist. “Re- Bank and the BSA Order of Director for the Sioux Coun- er, freelancer or entrepreneur. mote work can stimulate job the Arrow - 100% proceeds cil. “So “As the global workforce creation, strengthen the tax donated will go to the local not only is this a safer op- grows ever more mobile and base and empower families Impressive indeed communities increasingly to spend more high-quality food bank. Donate at https:// tion for our Scouts to help U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds www.siouxcouncil.org/con- the community during COV- employ place-based strategies time together, instead of time to attract workers, we believe commuting to jobs in a larger “I’m really impressed.” Words spoken about Judge Amy tent/87067/Scouting-For-Food ID-19, but it will also provide Coney Barrett. Words spoken by a surprising voice, Senator Once online donors will be a greater impact for those in the Master Remote Work Pro- city. Remote work also allows fessional Certifi cation Pro- families to live in a rural area Dianne Feinstein, the top ranking Democrat on the Senate Ju- able to select from 40 differ- need.” diciary Committee. gram is a key tool for both near extended family and still ent local food banks to sup- For more information Like many Americans, I watched the confi rmation hear- working South Dakotans and have employment options.” port the Scouting for Food please contact the Sioux ings of Judge Barrett this past week. Senator Feinstein put to South Dakota businesses,” Schlechter adds that ad- drive that runs from Octo- Council offi ce at 605-361- words what many of us were thinking. Judge Barrett is strong says Joshua Hofer, SDSU Ex- ditional benefi ts of remote ber 24-31. At the conclusion 2697. Anyone and confi dent. Her legal prowess was evident as she dis- of the drive donations will be wishing to donate by tension Community Vitality work for individuals includes sected with ease complicated doctrines like severability and delivered to those food pan- check instead of online can Field Specialist. lower stress, more advance- could easily recall from memory the extensive background of tries selected by the donors mail the donation to: Scout- The program spans around ment opportunities and bet- obscure cases. She remained calm, cool and collected under in November, just in time for ing for Food, 30 days and consists of nine ter work-life balance. Some fi re. And did it all with only a blank pad of paper sitting on them to help families for the 800 N. West Ave., Sioux core modules which are de- of the benefi ts for businesses the table in front of her. No notes. Really impressive indeed. holidays. Falls, SD. Please note the livered in a self-paced, online include lower overhead and It’s plain to see Judge Barrett holds a deep respect for the “Current events are seeing food pantry of your choice in format, as well as four inter- recruiting costs and environ- judicial process and the United States Constitution. She rec- a greater need for the food the memo ognizes the job of a justice is not to make laws, it’s to inter- pantries and the Sioux Coun- line of your check. pret them. She will be an independent and impartial justice, cil is or as Chief Justice Roberts would put it, an umpire calling balls and strikes. She understands a justice’s responsibility is to interpret the Constitution and apply the law as written, not Weekly Vikings based on their personal views or political ideologies. Standing on its own, Judge Barrett’s legal expertise makes her incredibly distinguished and qualifi ed for a lifetime ap- pointment to the Supreme Court. But when you hear her full Roundup story, you gain a new appreciation for the woman who could Sale Report Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 Jordan Wright sit on the highest court in the land. SPRING CALVES The Minnesota Vikings (1-5) were absolutely embar- Judge Barrett grew up in New Orleans, the oldest of sev- Steve/Jennifer Chavez ...... 23 charx steers...... 510# ...... $159.00 rassed by the previously winless Atlanta Falcons (1-5) on en kids and 29 grandchildren – a good Catholic family. Her ...... 11 charx steers...... 422# ...... $171.50 Sunday, losing 40-23. The fi nal score makes the game ap- mother was a high school French teacher who inspired her to ...... 20 charx heifers ...... 474# ...... $155.50 pear closer than it was, as the Falcons were in control of choose the language as a minor in college. Her father was a ...... 5 charx heifers ...... 382# ...... $158.00 the game from the fi rst play. The Vikings have a lot of lawyer who inspired her to join the legal profession. She at- Randy Shultz ...... 52 blk/red steers ...... 555# ...... $153.25 questions to answer going forward. tended an all-girls Catholic high school where she was elect- ...... 28 blk/red steers ...... 476# ...... $161.50 The Vikings won the toss, and instead of kicking like ed student body vice president. After high school, she attend- ...... 18 blk/red heifers ...... 473# ...... $151.00 they usually do, they chose to receive the ball to start the ed Rhodes College where she majored in English literature ...... 15 blk/red heifers ...... 380# ...... $159.00 game. On the fi rst play from scrimmage, Kirk Cousins and graduated magna cum laude. Randy Jandreau ...... 25 blk/bwf steers ...... 561# ...... $153.75 threw a horrible interception, and it was all downhill from After earning her undergraduate degree, Judge Barrett ...... 11 blk/bwf steers ...... 445# ...... $167.25 there. 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She landed on ...... 10 blk/red steers ...... 409# ...... $164.00 but we won’t count that one), and those six drives went like this: interception, three-and-out, three-and-out, turn- Notre Dame, a school where she would receive a full-tuition ...... 25 blk/red heifers ...... 485# ...... $141.00 scholarship, serve as executive editor of the law review, grad- ...... 5 blk/red heifers ...... 353# ...... $151.50 over on downs, interception, interception. The one good drive was the one that ended on a turnover on downs; uate the top of her class, and most importantly, meet and fall Delroy Brandenburg ...... 30 blk/bwf steers ...... 674# ...... $139.75 in love with Jesse Barrett, a fellow Notre Dame Law graduate...... 16 blk/bwf steers ...... 560# ...... $151.50 the Vikings had driven 74 yards on seven plays and were faced with a fourth and goal at the Falcons’ one-yard line. While Jesse was an only child, they knew they wanted to ...... 22 blk/bwf heifers ...... 624# ...... $130.50 have a big family. Together, the Barretts have seven children ...... 16 blk/bwf heifers ...... 541# ...... $137.00 Head coach Mike Zimmer elected to go for it, and third- string running back Mike Boone was stuffed for a loss of – fi ve biological and two adopted from Haiti. Their daugh- VonEye/Schenk ...... 20 Red Angus steers ...... 574# ...... $150.50 one yard. ter Vivian was adopted in 2005. When she joined the fami- ...... 8 Red Angus steers ...... 492# ...... $155.50 The Falcons got the ball to start the second half and ly, she was so malnourished that doctors said she might nev- ...... 14 Red Angus heifers ...... 516# ...... $147.00 marched 56 yards on 10 plays before the drive stalled and er talk or walk normally. She couldn’t make any sounds, had ...... 6 Red Angus heifers ...... 414# ...... $156.00 they kicked a fi eld goal to go up 23-0. The Vikings fi nal- rickets and at 14 months old was wearing 0-3 month cloth- YEARLINGS ly managed to reach the end zone on their next drive on ing. Today, Vivian is a strong young woman. She does Cross- Rob Schlechter ...... 16 black T.O. heifers ...... 951# ...... $123.00 an 11-yard pass to Justin Jefferson. Unfortunately, the Vi- Fit training and can deadlift as much as the male athletes at Gale Schlegel ...... 8 black heifers ...... 603# ...... $134.00 kings’ defense was unable to stop the Falcons and main- her gym. And as for the speech problem, Judge Barrett, says, BREDS tain any momentum, and Atlanta scored a touchdown to “I assure you that she has no trouble talking.” Spoken like a Rose L7 ...... 37 black BM, due 3/10 ...... 1309# ...... $860.00 extend their lead back to 23 points. The two teams traded true mother...... 34 black BM, due 3/10 ...... 1177# ...... $615.00 punts for the rest of the third quarter before Atlanta was In 2010, after an earthquake devastated the country of Hai- ti, the Barretts received a call saying another baby had come WEIGH-UPS Low Yielding Cows ...... $46.50-56.75 able to put more points on the board halfway through the fourth quarter with a fi eld goal to extend their lead to 33- up for adoption. This news came at an interesting time for Heiferettes ...... Up to $88.00 Lame/Thin/Full Cows ....$18.00-46.00 7. By this time, the Vikings were down by four scores and their family as they had recently learned they were expecting High Yielding Cows ...... $66.50-74.75 High Yielding Bulls ...... $75.00-85.50 the game was essentially over. Kirk Cousins managed to their fi fth child. Not knowing quite what to do, Mrs. Barrett Cows ...... $57.00-65.00 Low Yielding Bulls ...... $60.00-72.50 put two more touchdowns on the board to pad his stats threw on her coat, because it was January in Indiana, and in garbage time, but overall, it was a poor performance by went for a walk. She ended up fi nding a seat on a bench in a ***UPCOMING SALES*** the entire Vikings’ roster – including the coaches. nearby cemetery. As she sat, she thought to herself, “If life is Kirk Cousins: 24/36 343 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT really hard, at least it’s short.” She went home and made the Tuesday, Oct. 27th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 11 am YEARLINGS & Justin Jefferson: 9 receptions, 166 yards, 2 TD decision to adopt the baby, John Peter. SPRING CALVES Ifeadi Odenigbo: 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 tackle for a loss Every parent wants what’s best for their children. During her confi rmation hearing, Judge Barrett was asked the ques- Tuesday, Nov. 3rd: 9 am Weigh-ups, 11 am BREDS, YEARLINGS Stat of the game: 32 rushing yards by Minnesota With Dalvin Cook sitting this game out with an injury, tion that’s on all of our minds. Why are you doing this? Why & SPRING CALVES everybody fully expected Alexander Mattison to step right put yourself through such an excruciating process, one that Tuesday, Nov. 10th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 11 am YEARLINGS & into his shoes. The Vikings were unable to get anything combs over everything you’ve done your entire life, one that opens you and your children up to being mocked and at- SPRING CALVES going on the ground, however, and that completely dis- rupted the Vikings’ offensive game plan. Atlanta was not tacked? Her answer speaks for itself: “In many ways, the chil- KIMBALLLIVESTOCKEXCHANGE.COM intimidated by the Vikings’ run game, which meant Cous- dren are the reason not to do it, but they’re also the reason to ins was unable to get play action working. At the end of do it, because if we are to protect our institutions, and pro- BARN: 605-778-6211 the day, the Vikings only attempted 13 rushes on Sunday. tect the freedoms, and protect the rule of law that’s the basis Chad Heezen-Owner 605-870-0697 Wade Christensen-Owner 605-730-1801 Looking ahead, the Vikings have their bye week com- for the society and the freedom that we all enjoy, if we want Christi Christensen-Owner/Office Mgr 605-680-1536 ing up. 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Boys’ Cross Country Team Region 4 Champions Coach Tom McGough STATE QUALIFIERS. Both our boys and girls Competing this Saturday, Oct. teams had an impressive 24 in Rapid City at the State showing as they competed in Cross Country Meet will be, the Region 4 cross country back L-R: Coach Tom McGough, meet, held in Chamberlain Ethan Harrell, Kellan Hurd, on October 15. Pierce Baumberger, Caden The girls’ varsity start- Gortmaker, Isaiah Gortmaker, ed the day with an excel- Alex Schumacher, and Assistant lent showing, posting a fi fth Coach Hillary Smith. Front, L-R: place fi nish. Gabby Werdel, Ellie Gates, Gabby Werdel, and Madeline Nye and Ellie Gates Madelyne Nye. each qualifi ed for the state the season. Our girls: Maya cross country meet with a Howard (sixth) and Aubrey top 20 fi nish. Gabby Werdel DeHaai (seventh) ran well. had a strong run, cross- Our lead runner for our boys, ing the fi nish line in twelfth Treyton Anson, came in fi rst place. Madeline Nye also had place. Dixon Knox (third) a quality run placing thir- and William Resel (fourth) teenth. Ellie Gates compet- also ran well. ed well coming in twentieth. Coach Smith and I cannot Also having good performer- begin to express our pride in ance, competing in their fi nal how each of our teams com- race of the season, were Ala- peted. na Howard (22nd) and Mor- Each of our runners has gan Kolda (24th). to feel good about how they Our boys’ varsity posted a performed. “They took care Courtesy Trish Harrell | The Miller Press | October 24, 2020 team victory as each runner of business”. From the onset, did what they had to do to each member of our cross be crowned Region 4 Cham- country team (sixth grad- pions. The win was a total ers through juniors) has not team effort for the Rustlers as backed away from a chal- they outdistanced runner-up lenge. They take pride in Winner by two points. Alex competing. Each practice Schumacher led the way by they work hard, challenge placing fourth. Pierce Baum- themselves and each other, burger had a solid run with a and put themselves in posi- fi fth place fi nish. Caden Gort- tion for the success they have maker had a strong perfor- enjoyed. mance placing ninth. Equally We are looking forward to impressive were Kellan Hurd competing in the state meet (15th), Ethan Harrell (16th) to be held at the Hart Ranch and Isaiah Gortmaker (20th). in Rapid City. The girls will Our JV teams also per- run at 2:00 and the boys 2:30 formed well. They each had (Mountain Time) at the Hart impressive runs as they com- Ranch Camping Resort. peted in their fi nal race of

MHS Cross Country Boys Varsity – 5000 Meters – Girls JV – 4000 Meters 2020 Region 4 Results Team – 1st Place Maya Howard – 6th – 24:17.00 Girls Varsity – 5000 Meters – Team Alex Schumacher – 4th – 17:09,00 Aubrey DeHaai – 7th – 25:55.00 – 5th Place Pierce Baumberger – 5th – 17:24.00 Boys JV – 4000 Meters Gabby Werdel – 12th – 22:03.00 Caden Gortmaker – 9th – 18:11.00 Treyton Anson – 1st – 17:21.00 Madeline Nye – 13th – 22:04.00 Kellan Hurd – 15th – 18:43,00 Dixon Knox – 3rd – 21:50.00 Ellie Gates – 20th – 24:20.00 Ethan Harrell – 16th – 19:21.00 William Resel – 4th – 23:10.00 Alana Howard – 22nd – 25:50.00 Isaiah Gortmaker – 20th – Morgan Kolda -24th – 26:19.00 20:03.0024th SportsSports SCORESCORE BOARDBOARD Miller High School Volleyball Milbank Triangular Total aces: 11 Ally Mullaney, 16/20 = 80%, 5 kills, October 17, 2020 Taya Pawlowski, 11 points, 4 aces 2 blocks, 1 assist Miller vs. Beresford Preslie Russell, 9 points, 1 ace Regan DeBoer, 10/12 = 83%, 3 Varsity Kael Ruhnke, 5 points, 2 aces kills, 1 block Scores: 26-24, 25-15, 25-21 Emily Otto, 3 points, 2 aces Total assists: 38 Season Record: 4-10 Defensive stats Alvena Batin, 92/93 = 98%, 27 Team Serving: 52/62 = 83% Total digs: 28 assists Aces: 9 Total blocks: 0 Team passing: 48/50 = 96% Tyra Gates, 6/6 = 100%, 6 points, Preslie Russell, 8 digs, Total digs: 55 2 aces Taya Pawlowski, 6 digs, Storm Johnsen, 7/8 = 88%, 17 digs Macie Werdel, 9/10 = 90%, 6 points, Kael Ruhnke, 5 digs Macie Werdel, 20/20 = 100%, 2 aces Ruby Carder, 4 digs 11 digs Ally Mullaney, 5/8 = 63%, 7 points, Off ensive stats Alvena Batin, 11 digs 2 aces Total assists: 30 Kathryn Aymar, 7/8 = 88%, 5 digs Alvena Batin, 12/12 = 100%, 7 Total kills: 30 Junior Varsity points, 1 ace Heather Resel, 30 assists Scores: 25-19, 25-18, 25-16 Team attack: 100/121 = 83% Jaden Werdel, 10 kills Season record: 7-6 Total kills: 38 Taya Pawlowski, 7 kills Serving stats Total blocks: 5 Ruby Carder, 7 kills Total points: 40 Storm Johnsen, 31/37 = 84%, 13 Total aces: 19 kills, 3 blocks Miller vs. Milbank Taya Pawlowski, 16 points, 8 aces Ally Mullaney, 17/21 = 81%, 9 kills, Varsity Jaden Werdel, 8 points, 4 aces 2 blocks Scores: 25-22, 25-16, 25-16 Preslie Russell, 5 points, 2 aces Abby Blake, 10/12 = 83%, 5 kills, Season Record: 5-10 Emily Otto, 3 points, 2 aces Regan DeBoer, 6/6 = 100%, 2 kills Team Serving: 61/67 = 91% Defensive stats Total assists: 38 Aces: 6 Total digs: 41 Alvena Batin, 98/100 = 98%, 30 Kathryn Aymar, 15/15 = 100%, 8 Total blocks: 0 assists points, 2 aces Shaylee Anderberg, 8 digs, Team passing: 52/55 = 95% Regan DeBoer, 13/13 = 100%, 8 Emily Otto, 7 digs Total digs: 79 points, 2 aces Kael Ruhnke, 7 digs Storm Johnsen, 10/10 = 100%, Macie Werdel, 9/9 = 100%, 5 Preslie Russell, 5 digs, 18 digs points, 1 ace Off ensive stats Kathryn Aymar, 8/8 = 100%, 13 digs Alvena Batin, 11/12 = 91%, 7 points Total assists: 13 Macie Werdel, 23/24 = 95%, 10 digs Team attack: 90/109 = 83% Total kills: 13 Payton Kilker, 4/4 = 81%, 6 digs Total kills: 34 Heather Resel, 12 assists, 1 kill Junior Varsity Total blocks: 5 Taya Pawlowski, 4 kills Scores: 23-25, 25-16, 25-16 Storm Johnsen, 37/44 = 84%, 15 Kael Ruhnke, 3 kills Season record: 6-6 kills, 1 assist Ruby Carder, 2 kills Serving stats Abby Blake, 11/12 = 92%, 6 kills, Total points: 35 1 assist

October 19, 2020 vs. Wolsey- Team passing: 76/85 = 89% Kael Ruhnke, 3 kills Wessington Total digs: 125 Patricia Lammers, 1 assist, 3 kills Varsity Macie Werdel, 19/20 = 95%, 9 digs C Team Scores: 25-23, 27-25, 22-25, 25-23 Storm Johnsen, 9/9 = 100%, 16 digs Scores: 25-15, 25-14 Season Record: 6-10 Alvena Batin, 21 digs Season record: 8-2 Team Serving: 89/93 = 94% Payton Kilker, 20/23 = 87%, 16 digs Serving stats Aces: 4 Junior Varsity Total points: 32 Regan DeBoer, 16/18 = 89%, 9 Scores: 22-25, 17-25 Total aces: 8 points, 2 aces Season record: 7-7 Joanlei Baker, 7 points, 4 aces Storm Johnsen, 13/14 = 93%, 7 Serving stats Journey Palmer, 6 points, 1 ace points, 1 ace Total points: 20 Shaylee Anderberg, 11 points, 1 ace Macie Werdel, 14/15 = 93%, 10 Total aces: 5 Cassi Vanderwerff , 5 points, 1 ace points, 1 ace Ruby Carder, 15 points, 5 aces Defensive stats Alvena Batin, 14/14 = 100%, 7 Jaden Werdel, 1 point Total digs: 28 points Tyra Gates, 1 point Total blocks: 2 Team attack: 202/236 = 86% Emily Otto, 3 points Shaylee Anderberg, 8 digs, Total kills: 58 Defensive stats Journey Palmer, 6 digs Total blocks: 7 Total digs: 32 Heather Resel, 6 digs, 1 block Storm Johnsen, 69/81 = 85%, 18 Total blocks: 0 Laura Evans, 3 digs, 1 block kills, 2 assists Emily Otto, 7 digs, Off ensive stats Ally Mullaney, 37/42 = 88%, 16 Ruby Carder, 5 digs Total assists: 22 kills, 3 assists Preslie Russell, 5 digs, Total kills: 25 Abby Blake, 26/30 = 87%, 8 kills, Jaden Werdel, 5 digs Heather Resel, 20 assists, 1 kill 1 block Off ensive stats Journey Palmer, 8 kills Cynthia Ford, 19/20 = 95%, 5 kills Total assists: 17 Shaylee Anderberg, 7 kills Total assists: 55 Total kills: 18 Laura Evans, 1 assist, 3 kills Alvena Batin, 174/175 = 99%, Tyra Gates, 16 assists 47 assists Jaden Werdel, 7 kills

Wolsey-Wessington Volleyball October 15, 2020 vs. Attacks Digs Wessington Springs Mya Boomsma, 30/33, 14 kills Lainey Uttecht, 15 digs Scores: 25-15, 25-15, 25-8 Leah Williams, 27/31, 11 kills Leah Williams, 9 digs Serving Alyssa Hiles, 8/10, 4 kills Mya Boomsma, 7 digs Alyssa Hiles, 13/15, 4 aces Setting Blocks Mya Boomsma, 9/11, 2 aces Hailey Clarke, 43/43, 18 assists Mya Boomsma, 1 block Leah Williams, 9/11, 1 ace Taylor Horn, 35/35, 14 assists Hailey Clarke, 1 block  www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020

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