Sheriff's Department Keeps Community Safe

Bart Pfankuch The South Dakota News Watch Editor’s note: This article SINGLE COPY was produced through a part- nership between South Dako- $1.25 ta News Watch and the Solu- tax included tions Journalism Network, a national non-profit group that ller ress supports rigorous journalism USPS 349-720 Vol. 139 No.M 2 www.themillerpress.com [email protected] PMiller, Hand County, SD 57362 Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 about responses to problems. The people who will operate and oversee the 2020 general election in South Dakota are highly confident that the vote for president, Congress, legislative seats and statewide ballot measures will be done fairly, accurately and in a timely manner without a risk of fraud. Despite concerns raised by President Donald Trump and others who have questioned the legitimacy of widespread absentee voting by mail, all South Dakota county auditors who responded to a South Dakota News Watch poll say they believe the 2020 election in South Dakota will be fair and accurate. Warbird Royalty,11 The 25 auditors who responded to News Watch by email were unanimous in their answers on several questions, including their conviction that absentee voting can be done fairly, that in-person voting on Nov. 3 can be done safely, and that Submitted | The Miller Press | Sept. 12, 2020 results from the election will ONE HUNDRED THC EDIBLES and 11 ounces of raw marijuana resulted in an arrest by Hand County Sheriff’s department on Saturday Sept. 5, 2020. be accurate. All auditors said they have experience in managing voting by mail, and most said they are taking extra steps to ensure an orderly Sheriff’s Department keeps community safe and safe election. Many also John T. Page “On September 5, 2020, the Hand County With all that is going on in the world, this is said it is costing more to run On the weekend of Sept. 4, 2020, the Hand Sheriff stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. typically the last thing a community wants to the election this year. County Sheriff’s Department alerted the commu- Sheriff observed indications of criminal activi- hear. However, comfort abounds thanks to our Record numbers of voters nity to an important and unfortunate event. The ty. A search was preformed based on probable local Sheriff’s Department executing their du- in South Dakota and across official report is as follows: cause and revealed over 11 ounces of raw mari- ties swiftly and efficiently. Due to their excellentthe country are expected to Rustlers,12 juana and over 100 THC edibles. Driver was ar- work our community continues to be a safe and cast ballots by mail this year, rested and transported to jail.” wonderful place to live. mostly over concerns about exposure to the potentially deadly coronavirus while voting in person in November but also for the convenience North Hand Tornado of voting early from home. South Dakota Secretary of at a glance State Steve Barnett said that Inside: Date: August 30, 2020 as of Sept. 9, the state had re- Time: (Local) 6:03-6:13 pm CDT ceived 108,580 applications Top Stories 2 EF Rating: EF-2 for absentee ballots, repre- Obituaries 6 Est. Peak Winds: Originally 120 senting about 20% of the Public Notices mph, now reported at 135 mph state’s roughly 558,000 reg- 7 Path Length:1.6 miles istered voters. Ballots will be Classifieds8-9 Max Width: 300 yards sent to voters starting on Fri- Youth Injuries/Deaths: 1 death day, Sept. 18. 11 The 2020 general election Sports 12 will bring a variety of challenges for elections officials. In addition to processing far more absentee ballots, audi- Inserts: tors who are the ground-lev- Kessler’s Hometown Grocer el, local operators of elections in South Dakota must pre- pare safe environments for in-person voting amid a pandemic. In the News Watch sur- vey, a wide majority of auditors said they do not foresee Weather delays in reporting of elec- Date High Low Precip. tion results even though they predict higher turnout. Two- Sept. 9 74 51 thirds of auditors said they Sept. 8 84 49 are offended by the nation- Sept. 7 85 54 al political rhetoric that has Sept. 6 54 41 .26 called into question whether the American electoral sys- Sept. 5 55 39 Courtesy Andrew Canham| The Miller Press | Sept. 12, 2020 Courtesy Andrew Canham| The Miller Press | Sept. 12, 2020 tem can operate efficiently A SOLITARY SEED embedded itself in a nearby THE TORNADO left a swath of devastated land along the creek after running through Hand County on August 30, 2020. The gravel road at the and produce accurate results tree during the tornado on August 30, 2020. right side of the frame runs east and west. amid the pandemic. Minnehaha County Audi- tor Bob Litz said the integ- Governor Noem Outlines Framework for rity of the election is driven Miller City Council discusses proposed 2021 budget by the integrity of the people $400 Million in CARES Act Funding for who are part of the process. John T. Page erty. Aside from the change in the fund. Phase Three’s contingency “I’ve got really good peo- The Miller City Council held a Street Department budget the ma- fund will only be $300,000 leav- South Dakota Small Businesses ple, Republicans and Demo- special meeting on Sept. 2, 2020. jority of the budget remains un- ing little room for additions to the crats, working with each oth- Alderman Jim Odegaard and Al- changed from last year. The Park project. Sept. 9, 2020, Governor Kristi ing forward to discussing it with er, and they’re not going to derman Bob Steers did not attend. Department received a small fund Executive Director of On Hand Noem laid out a framework for up the legislature.” let anything happen,” Litz The purpose of this meet- to plant trees; $3,250 was set Economic Development Kecia Be- to $400 million in Coronavirus Re- Under Governor Noem’s pro- said. “There’s not going to be ing was to review the budget for aside for “promotion of the city” ranek asked if the council held lief Funds (CRF) to assist South Da- posal, businesses would qualify any shenanigans.” the next fiscal year. At the begin- and a Civil Defense fund of $1000 any further discussions about kota’s small businesses negatively for this grant if they are located in Barnett said the ground- ning of the meeting, Alderman was created for things like sand- sharing law enforcement with the impacted by the COVID-19 pandem- South Dakota, have at least $50,000 breaking decision to mail ab- Joe Zeller expressed his gratitude bags and siren repairs. county. Rangel explained that the ic. in gross revenue in 2019, and have sentee ballot applications to “South Dakota is in a had a reduction in business of at to the finance committee for put- After Rangel finished explain- council has not discussed it. Coss all registered voters in South good spot as we rebound from CO- least 25% between March and May Dakota in April was an at- ting in the hours to get the bud- ing the budget, Alderman Jeff stated she emailed multiple com- VID-19, but some of our small busi- as a result of COVID-19. get ready for review. Afterwards Swartz expressed concern over munities to see if they engaged in tempt to give voters the op- nesses were still hurt by this pan- The proposed application period portunity to vote without the Chairman of the finance commit- the budgeting process. Due to shared law enforcement and what demic,” said Governor Noem. for the program would open on Oc- tee, Alderman Tony Rangel, pre- not having department heads ex- they thought of it. The respons- risk of going to polling sites “These folks are the lifeblood of our tober 12 and close on October 23. where they could be exposed sented the budget to the other plain the items in their budgets es varied from communities find- communities and economy. When I Grants would be rewarded once all to coronavirus. council members. to the whole council, Swartz stating that it worked well for them to asked folks to adjust their way of applications are received. Follow- The move had a significant The largest increase from last ed “I feel like I’m not part of this some who saw increases in crime life to help us flatten the curve, ing the initial reward period, a sec- impact on voting during the year’s budget went to the street group,” But commended the fi- rates and then struggled to re-es- South Dakotans exercised their per- ond allocation of funds would be June primary, Barnett said. department. Asphalt materials re- nance committee for putting the tablish a police department. Coss sonal responsibility and respond- considered if additional funds are The percentage of votes cast ceived a significant increase in budget together. further explained that she saved ed. That adjustment significantly still available. Under current feder- as absentee rose from about the street department budget as Zeller asked if a contingen- all the email conversations for impacted the day-to-day operations, al law, all funds must be distribut- 14% in the 2016 primary to part of an effort to phase out grav- cy fund will be in place for Phase when the discussion comes up in customer traffic, and supply chains ed by December 30, 2020. Grants 58% in the 2020 primary. el roads in the city limits. Sever- Three of the water project. Chief Miller. of a number of small business own- would be awarded up to $100,000 Furthermore, Barnett said, al council members expressed the Finance Officer Sheila Coss ex- The council adjourned with ers across our state. It’s my hope per qualifying business. overall voter turnout rose af- sentiment that if you live with- plained that Phase Two is approx- plans to hold the first reading of that this proposal will help folks To learn more about this frame- ter voters received the appli- in the city you should have a imately $25,000 in the red and the budget ordinance on Wednes- stay open and overcome the un- work and the fight against the CO- cation in the mail. He said paved road to access your prop- it had an $800,000 contingency day Sept. 9, 2020. precedented times we’ve faced VID-19 pandemic in South Dakota, the applications put voting these last several months. I’m look- please visit COVID.sd.gov.  Top Stories www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020

Miller Police Department Log Feds continue to miss the mark on livestock policy Sept. 2 Sept. 6 U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds 6:00 p.m. Welfare check – 4:40 a.m. Property check – I read a quote from my lo- 4th Street 1st Avenue cal sale barn operator Bryan 8:45 p.m. Traffi c control – 5:30 p.m. Traffi c complaint Hanson, the other day: “You 5th Street – SD 45 used to be able to survive on Sept. 5 5:45 p.m. Traffi c stop – SD a 100 head operation; now 2:25 a.m. Property check – 45 you have to have a full-time 1st Avenue Sept. 7 job and run 100 cows.” 4:00 p.m. Traffi c control – 10:30 a.m. Traffi c complaint Anyone that knows Bry- North Broadway – 3rd Avenue an or has read his market re- 6:00 p.m. Property check – 6:30 p.m. 911 hangup – 3rd port knows that he doesn’t 3rd Avenue Street pull punches.I’ve known his 9:00 p.m. Traffi c control – dad, Dennis, for many years, 5th Street and I’ve enjoyed that same no-nonsense style from him as well.But I’d take Bry- an’s statement one step further - I’d actually contend that without another full time job, you couldn’taffordto run 100 cows.That’s a pretty sad situation if you stop and consider South Dakota’s rich “What do you do at On Hand?” ranching heritage. Kecia Beranek, On Hand Economic Development We have been working Submitted | The Miller Press | Sept. 12, 2020 with other members of the RANCHERS TROY AND DAWN RICHTER stand with their granddaughter Raelyn discussing the current state of the US cat- That question we hear a lot around here. It’s not an tle market. easy, quick answer. So, if you have a minute, I will an- Senate on a number of differ- swer this complicated question to the best of my ability. ent livestock reform propos- status quo. sue licensing through the mitment to the cause to make So fi rst, what is Economic Development? Econom- als. We need to build coali- In the last several weeks, United States Department of progress.That’s the honest ic development isn’t an easy fi eld to justify. Because the tions to move these proposals we demanded (and were de- Agriculture (USDA) feder- truth.It’s also going to take a scope is so broad, it can be extremely diffi cult to sepa- forward. That means gain- nied) a vote on theNew al meat inspection process, unifi ed effort. rate what the tangible goals of economic development ing support from Members Markets for State-Inspect- which gives them a certifi - I’ve been left to wonder: if are. And unfortunately, our offi ce can’t produce doodads of Congress, as well as ad- ed Meat and Poultry Act, bi- cation allowing them to sell the swamp will fi ght so hard that can be measured, and some wonder if money spent ministration offi cials and out- partisan legislation that I au- across state lines. about something so common- on economic development is really worth it. We believe side groups. For example, on thored with Senator Angus Recently, we saw fi rsthand sense as state inspected lock- it IS really worth it. We have projects, businesses, em- March 19 I sent a letter to the King (I-Maine) – and that how strong our opposition er plants - imagine how hard ployees, and increased sales tax to prove it. Department of Justice call- has 11 other Senate cospon- is. Apparently, their stran- they’ll fi ght greater market So, what is On Hand Development? The mission of On ing for an investigation into sors.Basically, this propos- glehold on certain members transparency,Product of the Hand Development Corporation is to maintain and assist price fi xing in the cattle mar- al would allow smaller meat of Congress is so tightthat U.S.A.labeling and Mandato- in the expansion of existing businesses and support the ket. At the time, I was joined processors to inject compe- they wouldn’t even allow ry Country Of Origin Labeling growth of new businesses while striving to improve the by three other senators. Less tition into the marketplace a vote.Frankly, the deck is (MCOOL). economy of the Miller area. than two months later, we by allowing facilities with a stacked in their favor and we As an industry we need On Hand Development receives sales tax revenue from had the support of 18 sen- state-inspected certifi cation need to fi nd the force to tip to reach out to consum- the City of Miller and money from Hand County. Since ators as well as President the ability to sell products it over. ers and leaders from oth- On Hand was formed in 1990, sales tax grew every year Trump and 11 attorneys gen- across state lines. A locker The dysfunction in Wash- er states.Consumers are be- except one. Monies received from sales tax are used for eral. in Hudson can sell to a resi- ington, D.C., is madden- ing misled under the current payroll (Full time executive director and part time offi ce We’ve worked hand-in- dent of Lemmon, hundreds ing.Even commonsense pro- system and there is an entire assistant), projects, owning and managing the commu- hand with Senators Chuck of miles away, but they can’t posals like this don’t get a army of opponents desperate- nity center, memberships and affi liations, trainings, con- Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jon sell across the Iowa border, fair shake.However, the dys- ly trying to keep it that way. ferences, and webinars. Current properties that On Hand Tester (D-Mont.), who have just 25 miles away. Addition- function isn’t confi ned to If the COVID-19 pandemic owns and manages includes the Miller Community Cen- led the charge to push com- ally, the state inspection cer- Congress.The bureaucra- didn’t teach us anything else, ter, Sommers Bar, (FOR SALE) Data Trak, one lot left in monsense cattle market legis- tifi cation is equal or stronger cy is entrenched and hard it should have taught Ameri- the Industrial Park (FOR SALE), and the Friendship Cen- lation forward. I’m thankful than federal certifi cation.The to move. These bureaucrats, cans that the source of their ter. We have a lending license and currently have eight for their leadership. Howev- current system doesn’t make who have never been to a food matters and dependence loans out totaling over $600,000. Our loans provide gap er, despite the bipartisan sup- any sense. sale barn or stepped foot on on foreign countries is dan- fi nancing to help businesses get started or help expand port for meaningful reforms, Today, we are actually giv- a ranch, have the audacity gerous. existing businesses. even stalwarts like them have ing an unfair and unneces- to claim to know better than We need to expand the What do we do every day here at On Hand? Our job been completely jammed up sary advantage to the large, our producers and proces- tent, stay the course and here varies from day to day. The projects we work on by the bureaucracy and the sometimes foreign-owned sors. push together. We’re in this take a lot of time. Currently, we are working on a num- national lobby associations meat processing facilities. It’s going to take a ground- fi ght together. ber of projects including; business visits, selling Som- that continue to protect the Large facilities typically pur- swell of support and a com- mer’s Bar, housing development, promotion of Miller, a grant for another industrial park, a hotel project, re- volving loan fund, sidewalk project, managing the Miller Th e consequences of lockdowns Community Center, events at the Miller Community Cen- ter, working with the youth, shop local campaign, Ca- reer Here Event with students from around the region, Governor Kristi Noem of it all, our business would not have as of the end of June, we’d already re- signs and awnings programs, and lots of communication You’ve heard me say many times that made it. covered nearly all of those losses. Our that includes; articles, phone calls and emails about the South Dakota never closed. We allowed That’s exactly what we’re seeing play weekly initial unemployment claims Miller area, reports, radio interviews, and social media. South Dakotans to make the best de- out across the country. As a result of ex- continue to drop. This is positive news We are also writing grants to improve Miller. Since start- cisions for themselves, their families, tended lockdowns, countless business- coming into the Labor Day weekend. ing here in May, I have written and received just over their businesses, and their communi- es are closing. In July, Yelp announced Our tourism industry is rebounding $225,000 in grants. I am sure I forgot something on that ties. But we were unique in this path; that more than 72,000 businesses on the strongly as well. South Dakota is the list but it should help clear up a little of the confusion. other states made different choices. In site had closed for good since the start third best state in the country for do- And it isn’t just Megan and myself working… On fact, in some places businesses have of the pandemic, and that was more a mestic tourism bookings compared to Hand is governed by a board of eleven volunteers. These been closed for the past six months. month ago. Retailers and restaurants the start of the pandemic. Interest in board members are here on their own time and believe How are small business owners sup- have been hit especially hard. visiting South Dakota has surged, mean- in the future of Miller. We also work with a lot of com- posed to make ends meet in states that These businesses are more than just ing we’ll continue to see friendly faces munity members who don’t sit on the board but volun- have locked down their economies for storefronts – they’re people’s liveli- visiting our state in the weeks, months, teer for different projects and events and support our six months straight? hoods. They put food on the table, not and years to come. mission. This isn’t a hypothetical question to only for for small business owners, but We’re hearing from lots of folks in- I hope this article gives those of you who are wonder- me. As a former small business owner, also for their employees. Without busi- terested in not only visiting South Da- ing what we do here at On Hand a clearer picture. I in- I’ve personally dealt with the struggles nesses to employ these workers, states kota, but moving here full-time. If busi- vite anyone to please stop in and chat if you have ques- of keeping a business afl oat. When my that have been shut down will struggle ness owners are sick and tired of the tions or concerns. dad passed away, I had to take charge to recover even after they reopen. lockdowns in other states, I want them of our family’s farming operation. We Here in South Dakota, because we to know that they have another option. struggled to balance paying our IRS bill didn’t shut down our state, the recov- They can come to South Dakota. We re- with payroll and all the other expens- ery story is far stronger. According to spect our people’s rights, and we won’t Press Deadline: Wednesday NOON es that are a regular part of running a the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, South shut businesses down. We’re open for small business. If we’d been forced to Dakota had the fewest low-income job opportunity, and on my watch, we al- shut down for six months in the middle losses of any state in our region, and ways will be. <.p

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Voter turnout rose their local auditor’s offi ce. nership between South Dako- to 28% in the 2020 prima- Ballot requests must be ta News Watch and the Solu- ry compared with 26% in the signed and include a copy of Federal term limits needed tions Journalism Network, a 2018 primary and 22% in the a voter’s offi cial photo iden- national non-profi t group that primary in 2016, Barnett said. tifi cation, such as a driv- supports rigorous journalism “If you really want to dive er’s license. When received, I have never been a fan servedfour terms in the jority party isn’t Democrat about responses to problems. down into it, I would argue the application signature is of term limits at either the South Dakota House and or Republican.The par- The people who will oper- that those forms we sent out scanned by election workers, state or federal level. Giv- was…term limited.That ty is the independent vot- ate and oversee the 2020 gen- helped drive that higher turn- the ID is checked and if the en the roller coaster that was 1987-1994.In 2000, I ers who do not align with eral election in South Dakota out,” Barnett said in an in- application is approved, the the country has been on was elected to the South either party.I really think are highly confi dent that the terview with News Watch. ballot is then mailed to the for the last four years, we Dakota Senate.I was term that you govern most ef- vote for president, Congress, “It was probably not on the voter. are as a nation in need of limited in 2008.New faces fectively somewhere in the legislative seats and state- front of most people’s minds, Once the ballot is fi lled something that could less- came in to contribute their middle.Too much left or wide ballot measures will be but when it was mailed to out, the sealed envelope con- en the insidious, “Me vs talents for their state.So, right will have us mired done fairly, accurately and in them they said, ‘I think this taining the ballot must be Them” mentality. if it works in South Dakota in ideological battles.The a timely manner without a is something I could take ad- signed on the outside and Over the last few years, for the Executive and leg- fi ght does not focus on risk of fraud. vantage of.’” sent back to the auditor’s of- our economy has plum- islative branches of a state, what is the right thing for Despite concerns raised by Barnett said he is confi - fi ce, where the signature is meted, due to an unprec- it should work at the fed- the majority of citizens, President Donald Trump and dent that the election pro- compared with the appli- edented health pandemic, eral level too.The people but whose ideology is the others who have questioned cess will be fair and accurate cation signature and must racial discord that contin- like term limits in South correct way to orientate the legitimacy of widespread even with a record number of match. ues to fester, a presiden- Dakota. governance. absentee voting by mail, all absentee ballots being fi led, Susan Kiepke, Davison tial impeachment, a White To start the discussion, I At present, both Speak- South Dakota county au- most sent in by mail. County auditor, said in an House that has seen a would propose the follow- er Pelosi and Leader Mc- ditors who responded to a “I’m comfortable with the email to News Watch that her turnover of key personnel, ing changes: Connell have collective- South Dakota News Watch safeguards we have in place,” offi ce has encouraged peo- and many Congressional House and Senate terms ly been in offi ce over 70 poll say they believe the 2020 he said, referring to the sig- ple to vote absentee by mail. deadlocks with the people would be limited to twelve years!Congress does not election in South Dakota will nature-checking and ID-con- In anticipation of receiving suffering, while the politi- consecutive years. have the confi dence of the be fair and accurate. fi rmation processes used by more absentee ballots, she cians spin. AHouse term would American people.I believe The 25 auditors who re- elections offi cials. “It’s little has hired more people to pro- Currently our system is move from two to four that term limits can be a sponded to News Watch archaic, but in my mind, it’s cess absentee ballots on Elec- very broken, and avoids years.Currently the mem- partial solution.Chang- by email were unanimous pretty secure.” tion Day. Kiepke said she ex- true democracy!The re- ber is always fundrais- ing our representatives and in their answers on sever- Barnett said he is also pects the general election will districting process sets the ing.The new model would Senators on a more regu- al questions, including their confi dent that the U.S. Post- go off without a hitch as it voting demographics.It allow three consecutive lar basis might put the fo- conviction that absentee vot- al Service can handle the in- did in the primary. varies from state to state, four year terms. cus more on solving prob- ing can be done fairly, that creased number of absentee “I don’t know of anything but the majority of states The Senate term would lems for the people who in-person voting on Nov. 3 ballots fi led by mail, though I would do differently, as the redistrict under the auspic- remain at six years, but be sent them there.If you can be done safely, and that he warned voters not to wait process went pretty smooth- es of legislative commit- limited to two consecutive agree, you could contact results from the election will till the last minute to request ly,” she wrote. tees.In SD, the Legislative terms. your representatives and be accurate. All auditors said their ballots or delay send- Pennington County Audi- Research Council’s Execu- A gradual implementa- senators and ask them if they have experience in man- ing them in once fi lled out. tor Cindy Mohler expects the tive Board will set the re- tion procedure would be they support term limit ef- aging voting by mail, and Trump and others have ques- county will mail out about districting committee thus developed so there would forts.If they do not, then most said they are taking ex- tioned whether the post- 20,000 absentee ballots to guaranteeing that the party be an orderly transition. ask them, “Why not?” tra steps to ensure an orderly al service can be trusted to voters who want to avoid go- in power will, within lim- I have come to my own Term limits are sup- and safe election. Many also properly handle high levels of ing to the polls on election its, decide district bound- personal realization, as I ported by both Republi- said it is costing more to run mail-in ballots. day. Mohler saw the impact aries. look at Speaker Pelosi and cans (Trump included) the election this year. “The way I understand of the pandemic on early vot- Currently, Congress Leader McConnell, expect- and Democrats. The sim- Record numbers of voters it, it’s like Christmas cards ing in the June primary elec- sees the same actors as the ing them not to be combat- ple question is if we like in South Dakota and across at Christmastime in that we tion, when the county saw “faces” of their respective ive is a true pipe dream.If the idea of term limits, the country are expected to know these are coming,” Bar- 13,000 absentee ballots cast parties. Many have walked you follow the same road which South Dakotans do, cast ballots by mail this year, nett said. “You’ve got the 46 and only 8,500 cast in per- the Congressional Halls for all the time, the scenery let’s have them across the mostly over concerns about days to early vote, so do your son. decades. will never change.If the board, and include Con- exposure to the potentially best as a voter to allow some Amy Scott-Stolz, president Another sign of our cast of actors change, the gress. deadly coronavirus while vot- adequate processing time on of the League of Women Vot- times is that citizens have outcomes might change. Our Constitution ing in person in November the front end and the back ers of South Dakota, signifi - their “soup de jour’ of So I believe folks should would need to be amend- but also for the convenience end.” cant research indicates that news outlets.Democrats think about term limits, ed.There are different of voting early from home. Miner County Auditor Su- neither Democrats nor Re- can drift to MSNBCand and the potential benefi t ways this could happen, South Dakota Secretary of san Connor said she is highly publicans tend to benefi t or CNN and of course Re- of possibly breaking apart and I am not proposing State Steve Barnett said that confi dent that the 2020 gen- suffer more when widespread publicans get their “pulse’ the malaise I feel is hang- a specifi c method.That as of Sept. 9, the state had re- eral election can be conduct- voting-by-mail is allowed. from Fox news. Main- ing over the country.Hav- would be another editori- ceived 108,580 applications ed with integrity in spite of Confi rmed cases of vot- streamers use CBS, NBC, ing the knowledge that you al.To do nothing after see- for absentee ballots, repre- any challenges presented by er fraud are uncommon in and ABC News. have not been anointed ing Congress having such senting about 20% of the the pandemic. America and most cases re- So, it’s really easy to be- but elected by the people poor ratings from the pub- state’s roughly 558,000 reg- “South Dakota county au- sult in prosecutions. Re- come “encamped” in an for a fi nite amount of time lic tells us that the pub- istered voters. Ballots will be ditors take great pride and cent data analyses have also ideology.So, I wondered, may be a call to forge com- lic may be ready to press sent to voters starting on Fri- many measures to ensure found that fraud is rare in given as dysfunctional our promises.A congressional for term limits to stimu- day, Sept. 18. that all elections are con- the fi ve states — Colorado, government “for the peo- member would know that late collaborative thinking The 2020 general election ducted fairly and accurate- Hawaii, Oregon, Utah and ple” is, if it’s time to try there will be a fi nish line across both caucuses.We will bring a variety of chal- ly,” Connor wrote to News Washington — where wide- something different.Not for their employment. certainly won’t lose any- lenges for elections offi cials. Watch. spread vote-by-mail has tak- new, but different: term When we look at our thing by trying. In addition to processing far In South Dakota, voters en place for years and in limits for federal legisla- political system, we sup- Ed Olson more absentee ballots, audi- have been allowed to vote which ballots are sent direct- tors.We have them at the posedly have two par- Mitchell, SD tors who are the ground-lev- absentee since 1913, and the ly to registered voters. state level.In my case, I ties.In America, the ma- SDNA member el, local operators of elections process was expanded to al- The Heritage Founda- in South Dakota must pre- low anyone to vote absentee tion showed that South Da- pare safe environments for for any reason in 2003. Vot- kota had fi ve cases of elec- in-person voting amid a pan- ers can submit completed ab- tion fraud from 2005 to 2020, Need Paper/ Envelopes? demic. sentee ballots by mail or in three of which were relat- In the News Watch sur- person at their local auditor’s ed to candidate petitions and The Miller Press: 853-3575 vey, a wide majority of audi- offi ce until voting ends on two which consisted of voters Place your orders before Friday tors said they do not foresee Election Day. casting more than one ballot. for paper & supplies. delays in reporting of elec- To vote by mail, voters All cases ended in criminal tion results even though they must be registered and re- convictions or entry into a ju- Deliveries arrive on Monday. predict higher turnout. Two- quest a ballot either through dicial diversion program. thirds of auditors said they are offended by the national political rhetoric that has HAND COUNTY called into question whether the American electoral system can operate effi ciently and produce accurate results HAPPENINGS 1022 East 3rd St., Miller amid the pandemic. Minnehaha County Audi- Phone: 893-0190 • Fax: 893-0189 tor Bob Litz said the integrity of the election is driven Community Events Wheels & Meals Miller School Lunch Rustler Events by the integrity of the people Mon . Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grilled brats on a hot dog bun, potato Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza JH FB - Stanley Co-T-5:30 p.m. who are part of the process. 14 Alcoholics and Narcotics Anony- “I’ve got really good peo- salad, baked beans, peaches Lunch: Crispy chicken sandwich, WG School Board meeting - Elem Library - 6:30 ple, Republicans and Demo- mous: 8 p.m. in the Courthouse basement chips & salsa & cheese cubes, MS/HS p.m. crats, working with each oth- Philly Panini er, and they’re not going to let anything happen,” Litz Tue. . BBQ chicken, oven roasted potatoes, Breakfast: Banana chocolate loaf, HS VB - Northwestern - H - C - 4:15 p.m. said. “There’s not going to be 15 beets, fl uff salad, wheat bread & cheese stick followed by JV & Varsity any shenanigans.” butter Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Barnett said the ground- Turkey BLT Salad, MS/HS Pepperoni breaking decision to mail ab- pizza sentee ballot applications to all registered voters in South Wed. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Chili & cheese, baked potato, sliced Breakfast: Very berry yogurt pizza Dakota in April was an at- 16 apples, wheat bread & butter Lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich, tempt to give voters the op- yogurt pak with pretzel bites, MS/HS portunity to vote without the risk of going to polling sites chicken nuggets where they could be exposed Thurs. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Porcupine meatballs, boiled Breakfast: Mini-cinnis Cross Country - BDC at Chamberlain - 2:30 to coronavirus. 17 Friendship Center: Potluck: 12.00 potatoes, carrots, Jell-O salad, wheat Lunch: Beefy nachos, turkey cranberry p.m. The move had a signifi cant SEPT impact on voting during the p.m. - 1 p.m bread & butter wrap, MS/HS BBQ pork sandwich HS FB Team Meal - Commons - 6:00 p.m. June primary, Barnett said. HS VB - Faulkton - T - 6:30 p.m. The percentage of votes cast Fri. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Egg salad on croissant, pasta salad, Breakfast: Breakfast burrito HS FB - Stanley Co - T - 7:00 p.m. as absentee rose from about 18 14% in the 2016 primary to broccoli salad, apple crisp Lunch: Roast turkey & Gravy, yogurt 58% in the 2020 primary. pak with bagel, MS/HS BBQ chicken Furthermore, Barnett said, pizza overall voter turnout rose af- Weekend Sat. Library Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 Saturday: HS VB - BDC at Stanley Co - 10:00 ter voters received the application in the mail. He said p.m. a.m. the applications put voting  Editorials & Opinions www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 Still looking for some signs of the ‘old normal’

As I’m writing this, it’s health. I am looking forward to cold and raining and is to I’m not nearly as impact- a visit from my son in Tuc- continue at least through to- R.A.M. ed as many are…I don’t have son. He’s planning to fl y up morrow, plus get below freez- kids in school (nor am I a September 14 to spend a few ing at night. I’ll need to cover ’ifi cations teacher), I’m not impacted by days with his dad and with plants on the deck again. the status of jobs, I’m not in me. He and his wife would Consider that just two Ruth A. Moller a health profession. like to move away from Tuc- days ago, temperature was As long as I have my son, and I certainly think it 102 degrees. The next day vid-19 will “just go away,” mask at hand, I’m not lim- would be good. In addition was in the 80s, but now per- especially when some don’t ited from going into a store. to the outrageous heat, there haps it’s time to dig out take protective measures. My But I do miss seeing various is apparently a high rate of heavier coats. next-door neighbor informed friends who are staying close crime. However, after all these me that a couple who live to home, I miss being able I did break down this years, weather fl uctuations near us are now on house to attend a church service, I morning and turned on seldom come as a surprise. I quarantine. There’s a lot of miss being able to just wan- the furnace (fi rst time in may have preferences, but I “new normal” to adapt to in der about without thinking months), and shut some win- know I can’t tell the weather all aspects of life. about “social distance.” I can dows. But I’m hoping this what to do. It’s taking a toll in edu- put up with a bit of inconve- cold, rainy weather is just But there are many oth- cation, in the work place, in nience…but I’d love to know a short inconvenience. I’m er events going on now that everyday life, in the econo- how long it might be before ready for some warm, calm people never anticipated. my, and of course in peoples’ a “little” of the old normal fall weather (still a sign of There is no evidence that Co- might show up again. the old normal).

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September 8, 1910 St. Lawrence. Erected in 1882 raised $152 and received a Pausing on the threshold or ’83 by Butterfi eld and El- new bicycle. of the century mark, the aged liot, it was originally used as Discussion on a temporary mother of Dr. L.D.Sweetland a general store. At one time plumbing repair at the Ree answered to the death sum- the post offi ce was located Heights School consumed Debra Page | The Miller Press | Sept. 12, 2020 mons yesterday at the home in the building, and Henry several minutes early in the wind.” Although the National EVEN LITTLE YORKIES get decked out in school colors, just another adorable of his son in Miller. The de- Clegg conducted a drug store meeting of the school board Weather Service did not de- way college football runs the South. ceased was born in New York over 60 years ago. Monday evening. Elaine Ling- tect wind rotation, the result on Mayer, 1812, and at the Her fi rst experience driv- scheit made a motion to re- was much akin to a tornado, time of her death was in her ing a tractor, pet dogs and consider the bills, second- leaving some items intake, Th e cult of college football 99th year. She came to Hand kittens have made life inter- ed by Rod Fawcett. The item while damaging or destroying County with the pioneers in esting for IFYE Donna Camp- in question was a $54 charge other buildings and equip- Every region of the United 1883, from Ohio, and has re- bell, who now is with her made by Dakota Plumb- ment. States has a sport they hold sided here ever since. The sixth host family, the Ljun- ing. Lingscheit questioned After 50 years, nearly 130 dear. Some places love base- Growing Up dear woman’s service to her burgs, in southern Smaland. the charge for work actually South Dakota service men ball, others soccer, but the country consisted of furnish- September 10, 1970 completed, and several opin- and women were recognized South loves college football o ing four sons and two sons- Approximately 100 inter- ions from the Ree Heights for their efforts during the to an almost scary degree. S uthern in-law for the Union Army ested people attended the School delegation were also Korean War, in a special cer- Parents dress up their chil- during the Civil War, during opening session of the Mill- expressed. emony held at the Aberdeen dren in school colors from an which two of them met their er Parent-Teachers Associa- September 10, 1990 VFW post. Delbert Jury, Ed- early age so that they, and John T. Page deaths. tion at the Armory Tuesday Fifth grader Laura Pe- win Yost and Edwin’s broth- everyone who sees them, Guy McElrath has found a evening. During the meeting tit considers herself lucky to er, Wesley were among those know where the family loy- ing a University of Alabama very practical use for this au- they voted to become a Par- have won fi rst place in the honored by Congressman alties lie. Water coolers, tum- game. The moment I got into tomobile. He makes it run the ent-Teachers Organization. fi rst annual Giant Sunfl ow- John Thune. blers, umbrellas, cowboy a groove my mother would washing machine. Last Mon- Orville, Breese, 78, for er Contest sponsored by Gur- Miller High School’s boots, and anything else you shout or scream at the televi- day evening he had the ma- many years a resident of St. ney’s Seed and Nursery at the Homecoming King and can imagine can be found sion making my precious fo- chine backed up beside the Lawrence, has died at Ma- South Dakota State Fair. Last Queen for 2000 are Dustin decked out in the regalia of cus fl y away like a perfect- back porch and one wheel at- dras, OR. Born in Sheldon, year, fourth graders were giv- Williams and Clarissa Hall. any one of the numerous ly thrown pigskin. She would tached by a rope to the fl y- IA, he came with the fami- en sunfl ower seeds to plant They were crowned Monday football institutions, other- spend the days before acquir- wheel of the washing ma- ly as a young boy to St. Law- this summer. Laura’s giant night during coronation cere- wise known as colleges, pop- ing the perfect assortment of chine. The rear end of the rence. For a number of years homegrown sunfl ower mea- monies at the football fi eld. ulating the Deep South. snacks for the grand event auto was jacked up clear of he was connected with the sured 13 ¾ inches in diame- September 8, 2010 This fever of intense loy- and refused to let me eat any the ground and the rope fas- St. Lawrence Bank. An art- ter. For a while it was lost at After Mother Nature re- alty to a football team nev- unless I sat through at least tened to the hub so that it ist of considerable ability, a the fair, but it was discovered leased a torrent of rainfall reer ends. However, once the half the game. I never com- acted as a drive rod when number of his paintings were Laura’s entry had been incor- sulting in breach of Rose- season begins a unique in- plained too much since Ala- tied to the wheel of the ma- purchased by art lovers, and rectly labeled and listed un- hill Dam on the evening of sanity takes hold of the pop- bama won quite often. chine. By turning the ma- after leaving St. Lawrence, he der another name. Her win- July 29, 2010, the question ulace. People plan vacation The intensity of the col- chine on a low speed it devoted his time to painting ning sunfl ower earned her a on the minds of many peo- time around the big games of lege rivalries almost becomes worked perfectly and made until retirement. $100 savings bond. ple who enjoyed the outdoor the season and couples that unbelievable down south. washing little more than play. Five generations repre- Enrollment fi gures for the recreational opportunities at cheer for different teams hold People question the wisdom Master Clifford Walsh senting an age span of 86 1990-91 term in the Miller the quiet, pristine location in separate bedrooms to avoid of marring someone from an was the victim of an acci- years were together recent- School District show increas- southeastern Hand County is: the sin of “sleeping with the opposing team. Christmas dent Saturday, in which he ly with Mrs. Clara Hammill, es on both the elementary “Will the dam be repaired or enemy”. Not to mention the trees become a battle ground fell from his horse and broke great-great-grandmother. and high school levels. To- replaced?” occasional living room wres- for team colored ornaments. his arm at the elbow. Dr. Col- Clara Bingham was born at tal enrollment in Miller High South Dakota’s Offi ce of tling matches due to fami- My church one year held a lie accompanied him to St. Sac City, IA, in 1884. She mi- School is 182, compared to Emergency Management has ly members being on oppos- competition to see which Paul Sunday in order that he grated to Hand County with 165 last year. Total enroll- paid more than $12 million ing sides. box, Alabama, Auburn, or might receive treatment at her parents in 1886, and has ment in the Miller Elemen- so far to help local govern- Tailgating holds a sa- LSU, could gather the most the hospital. lived in or near Ree Heights tary and rural schools totals ments and rural electric co- cred importance and a good donations for a charity. Ala- September 8, 1960 for 84 years. She and Cur- 486, compared to 447 last operatives recover from a se- spot holds similar value to bama and Auburn specifi cal- It is now Mayor Jones, tis Hammill were married in year. ries of recent disasters. a season ticket. People ar- ly hold a legendary rivalry. Jack Jones was sworn in as Miller January 8, 1902. A metal dragon that Jason Mentzer, Miller rive at the stadium early in The one on one match called mayor of Miller Tuesday eve- September 11, 1980 Wayne Porter, St. Lawrence, quarterback, searched for the morning with the RV and the Iron Bowl being the big- ning, when the city coun- Artist of the month is Dan sculpted using blacksmith running room amidst several massive television, so they gest symbol of this decades cil met in adjourned session. Deuter, who needs no intro- skills, will be featured on the Cossacks during the opening never miss a pregame mo- long competition. Once the Jones has served as mayor duction to this area, as he is front lawn of the W.H. Over season action in Volga last ment while grilling on the coaches got so upset, over since the resignation of Arvin well known for his artistic State Museum, Vermillion, Friday night. The Rustlers bar-b-que. Then the long- something completely insig- Moen, and was the only can- talent as a Western artist. He during their exhibition of Art toppled Sioux Valley 26-13 to awaited moment of open sta- nifi cant, they refused to hold didate to fi le for the offi ce. is a self-taught artist and has of Work/Work of Art celebra- kick off their season. dium gates arrives and peo- the game. Things got so bad The Clegg building, one of been painting for nine years, tion. Dana Fanning made a ple charge into the stands in that the governor threatened the oldest landmarks in St. the last two as a professional. September 13, 2000 clean pass during the season droves to further prove their to revoke their state funding Lawrence, is being torn down Sherri Istas was the top A storm last Wednesday opening action with the Sully undying loyalty. before they got over it. by Roy Crawford, who will fundraiser in the KOKK La- evening did plenty of dam- Buttes Chargers last Thursday Even at home, the fan Football holds power in use the lumber to build a ga- bor Day Telethon for Muscu- age in a short time at the night. The Rustlers toppled spirit burns intensely. I viv- the South, a power that will rage at his home in the south lar Dystrophy. Twenty-sev- Mark and Diane Wangsness the visitors 3-0. idly remember the struggle likely never weaken and will part of town. The building is en youth participated in the farm southwest of Miller, and of attempting to complete continue to color the south- closely tied to the history of project and raised $750. 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Letter Editorials & Opinions A visit to one of the many red rocks around the state “Red Rocks? I thought Red Rocks was near Denver?” I to the Editor said as Steve informed me that we were going to take a short hike there. “Why would Mow your local cemeteries we drive so far for a hike?” I drove past a local cemetery recently and found myself The look Steve gave me was appalled by its condition: grass growing over headstones and one of patient annoyance hay equipment and round bales placed by the fl agpole. See- as he informed me that no, ing this it’s amazing to me in today’s world how quickly we the Red Rock Canyon Open forget about our roots and out heritage. How we think we Space near Colorado Springs can rewrite history to make ourselves feel better about what was not the same as the Red we have or have not accomplished in our lives. We are all Rocks Park and Amphitheater Americans. Be proud of what you have accomplished and near Denver. In fact, Colora- where you come from, regardless of color or creed. Don’t be do Springs’ Red Rock Canyon ashamed of the setbacks in your life, because “failure is the Open Space is a series of can- fuel for success.” Work hard, love your God, love your fam- yons and ridges with plen- ilies, love your country, fl y your American fl ag, and mow ty of trails to enjoy stunning your local cemeteries! views and of course, an inter- Michael Ahrenholz esting geological history. 300 million years ago, sand and gravel washed Farmers are working hard down from the area that would become the Rocky The weather this past Mountains and formed de- week was into the upper 80’s Ree Heights posits. 50 million years lat- and 90’s then went down er, the shifting deposits trans- dramatically into the 40’s. Carole Beck formed from one sandstone We did have a couple of to the red, Lyons sandstone light showers but they didn’t Delton Beck, Margie Parme- of the canyon itself. Over the amount to much. The crops ly and Holly Schaefers, were next 100 million years, the are advancing as the farmers over and helped. They still sandstone experienced many are getting into the silaging have more to go. They visited transformations. It went from of some of the corn for feed with Matt, Jennifer, Thomas, a tidal fl at to a shoreline, to a Emily Lammers | The Miller Press | September 12, 2020 during the winter and doing Emily and Joe Semmler, and delta, and back to a tidal fl at. RED ROCKS ABOUND throughout the state of Colorado, but near Colorado Springs, Red Rock Canyon Open Space is the more haying. Several of them Carol Hines, and others while At one point, it was even the place to go for stunning views, exciting hikes, and amazing rock formations. went to the fair with their they were there. bottom of a shallow sea, al- rous, so all of the iron oxides not knowing there were mul- kids their 4H and exhibits. Thursday, Holly Schae- lowing sharks’ teeth and sea- Out and trapped within it are able to tiple places with that name Others chose to stay at home fers brought Carole and Del- shells to accumulate within interact with the oxygen and throughout the state. I am because of Covid-19. ton Beck over for a tour of the mud and sand. These lay- about water that constantly bom- certainly aware of all the dif- The Beck’s have been Ree Heights and up into the ers of sand and mud formed with bard it, causing it to rust. ferent places now, but Red working on clearing out the hills for a drive. While they the various formations that Coloradans love their Rock Canyon Open Space grocery store. Those here for were in Ree Heights they vis- make up the canyon today. Emily Lammers “red rocks”—and apparently may remain my favorite “red the project were Jared, Laura, ited with Allen and Dot Han- While the canyons of the didn’t get that creative when rocks.” Noah, Jonah and Lydia Beck, son, Jim and Jeannie Blair park are impressive enough, that often surrounds them. naming them—so I’m cut- and Carole Beck. On Friday, and Mona Hall. the shocking, red color (that This dazzling color is due to ting myself some slack for I’ve come to associate with two factors. The fi rst is that some of the most famous the sandstone contains large Good Sam residents Coloradan rock formations) amounts of pink feldspar and is always a shocking contrast the second is that the stone ‘soaking up’ outside time to the blue sky or white snow is rusting. Sandstone is po- Sunday morning August 31, some residents watched Good Samaritan church services on TV or Society, Miller Passing the torch iPad. Several residents received Kevin Hofer When I was younger my the Happier Magazine from parents would let me stay up Sat. September 12th—10 AM Rexall Monday morning day Wednesday midmorning. late to watch “The Tonight dropped off by Sue Jones. In the afternoon, Rev. Brian Show” with Johnny Carson. I Just West of Miller on Hwy 14 Midmorning Cassii Laskarze- Jones came in to lead a com- will never forget when it was wski led devotions and gave munion service. announced that he would Jill Kruse, D.O. Deere 410G Backhoe, extendahoe, nice— news for the day. Florine Thursday morning Las- be leaving the show and Jay Henning accompanied hymns karzewski started a video on Leno would be the new host. occur. Usually people need IHC 404, 9’Belly Mount Sickle Mower— on the piano. In the after- classic radio, TV and mov- I was shocked and upset. about six months to mourn 3pt Mower, Tiller, Blade, Attachments— noon Laskarzewski led remi- ies to start the discussion for How could anyone possibly before they are expected to nisce time, using the video of men’s group. They had cof- sit behind that desk and host recover and move on. The Car Trailer—Hmde Trailers—Welder— “Fabulous Fifties” to start the fee and donuts. Midmorning the show as well as John- standard teaching in medical TONS of Tools—Woodworking Items— discussion. Laskarzewski led devotions ny? My family begrudging- school is to begin being con- Tuesday morning a few and gave news for the day. ly started watching Jay Leno cerned when mourning lasts Oxy/Acetylene Torch—Scaffolding— Catholic residents prayed the Henning accompanied hymns as he took the stage. The longer than that, but every Generator—Wheel Power Utility Truck— Rosary. Midmorning Laskar- on the piano. In the after- show was not the same, but situation is different.” zewski led devotions and noon, a few of the residents over time we came to accept Referring to the surviving 1958 Ford and Chevy Dump Trucks— gave news for the day. Hen- colored a variety of pictures. the new host and what he spouses, Holm wrote, “When Vintage Soda Fountain—Antiques— ning accompanied hymns on Friday morning a few of brought to the show that was love is true, (the deceased) the piano. In the afternoon, the lady residents had la- different and new. would want the one left Vintage Milk Coolers—Old Advertising— the residents played sever- dies group with coffee, do- Change is diffi cult for ev- alone to see change as an op- Vintage Ice Cream Items—Large Iron Pile al games of bingo with Kev- nuts and a discussion of eryone, but change is one portunity to continue in an- in Hofer as caller. The resi- current events. They also en- of the few constants in this other way, to fi nd fresh inter- MUCH MUCH MORE!!! dents played in two different joyed watching the ‘Price Is world. The Prairie Doc® orga- ests, to discover new joy.” rooms by using two-way ra- Right.’ Midmorning Kevin nization is experiencing our We invite you to join us in THIS WILL BE A HUGE SALE!!! dios. Hofer called the bin- led hymns singing and Las- own version of change after respecting Dr. Holm’s wishes go numbers with a helper in karzewski led devotions and the death of our founder Dr. as we continue his legacy and the other room. Afterward a gave news for the day. Sev- Richard Holm in March 2020. accept his challenge to em- few residents stayed for cof- eral residents participated None of us will ever replace brace change. His message is fee and cookies. Miller Lions in outside time and enjoyed our Dr. Holm with his wis- clear, “I believe the ability to For Full Listing Go to: Club sponsored bingo priz- the nice weather. In the eve- dom and charisma; howev- handle change is like working DacotahDiamondAuctions.com es again. ning a few residents watched er, we bring our own unique and stretching a muscle. If Laskarzewski led devo- the movie “Simon Birch” and strengths and experiences to you don’t use it, you will lose tions and gave news for the had popcorn. the programs to make them it. Stagnation can cause ri- our own while supporting his gidity, weakness, desponden- mission. Dr. Holm embraced cy and death; but movement Grant awarded to prevent adult suicide change as was evidenced in can cause fl exibility, strength, PIERRE – More than 68,000 engaging with and training vet- many of his writings: happiness and life.” South Dakotans are expect- erans’ groups, community or- “Change is something We hope that our loy- ed to be helped over the next ganizations, and employers to we all must face in life, and al audience will continue three years in the fi ght against recognize warning signs; and I have observed that those to watch the show, listen to adult suicide, thanks to a $1.2 awareness of available resourc- who embrace change seem to the radio program, and pod- million federal grant recent- es for veterans and their fami- fl ourish,” wrote Holm. cast, and read the newspa- ly awarded to South Dakota’s lies. “As the seasons turn, we per articles or blog posts. The Department of Social Services During the three-year life of are reminded that to sur- torch has been passed and I, (DSS). The money is intended the grant, the state will receive vive in this life we must along with the other Prairie to help prevent suicide in the $400,000 annually from August face change,” he wrote in Docs and our guests, accept 25 and older age group. 31, 2020, through August 30, his book Life’s Final Season. it humbly and graciously. We “We are continually work- 2023. DSS is one of only fi ve “Not too long ago, I attend- hope you enjoy this new sea- ing on multiple fronts to save applicants in the nation to re- ed two funerals in one month son as we honor Dr. Holm South Dakota lives by prevent- ceive the grant. and wondered how both sur- and continue to bring you ing suicide,” said DSS Cabinet “The increased training, viving eighty-year-old men useful information based on Secretary Laurie Gill. “Every identifi cation, and care of at were going to handle the loss honest science, provided in a life counts. And we are doing risk adults will save lives. of their spouses and all the respectful and compassionate everything we can to help pro- These adults could be parents, changes that were about to manner. vide the resources needed to grandparents, friends, or neigh- give people the help they need. bors,” says Gill. “We cannot This money will help us reach put a price on saving lives. This HUSH PUPPIES tens of thousands of people.” grant money will help prevent The grant funds will be used not only suicide, but the heart- to achieve three main goals: ache of loved ones left behind.” • Improve follow up care for The DSS Division of Behav- adults, identifi ed as being at ioral Health will lead the proj- risk for suicide after leaving in- ect in collaboration with the patient behavioral health units. 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Duane H. Eschenbaum 1927 - 2020 Mavonne Ann Neu 1937 – 2020 Marlene Schock 1954 –2020

Duane H. Eschenbaum, Harrison. Duane moved into Mavonne Ann Neu, 82, and Mavonne continued to Marlene Schock, 66, of Marlene enjoyed many 93, of Miller, passed away the nursing home in 2008, passed into eternity with our live on the farm, fi nding new Ree Heights, died Wed., Sep- things in life, including a Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, he was currently liv- Lord on Fri., September ways to get tired (i.e. re- tember 2, 2020, at Ave- good road trip (as long at the Highmore ing in Highmore at 4, 2020, at Sanford tired). ra McKennan Hospi- as she got to drive), Health. Highmore Health. Aberdeen Medi- In spring and tal in Sioux Falls. hanging out on Celebration He enjoyed his cal Center in Ab- summer months, Due to the cur- her deck and her of Duane’s life’s work and erdeen. The fu- Mavonne’s fa- rent COVID sit- grandchildren. life was Fri., loved the land neral service vorite activi- uation, there One of her Septem- and animals and commit- ties includ- will not be an great passions ber 11, 2020, in his care. He tal was held ed pampering immediate was her be- at the Mid- served on the Wed., Septem- her fl owers, memorial ser- loved Minne- way Drive- Logan Town- ber 9, 2020, which she also vice. A cele- sota Vikings. In at Miller ship Board as at 2 p.m. on freely helped bration of life She was able with Rev. Brad treasurer for the open prai- to establish in will be planned to attend many Sanderson of- many years. rie, which she family mem- at a later date. games over the fi ciating. Please Duane was a so deeply loved, ber’s beds. In Marlene was years and had tune into radio member of Trini- at Howell Ceme- winters, she may born January 5, started going to station FM 89.1 to ty Lutheran Church tery in Hand Coun- have been found re- 1954, in Pierre, to their training camps hear the service. No and served on the ty. Reverend Peter M. searching genealogy, Charles and Beatrice in recent years. restrooms will be provided. church council for a short Utecht will offi ciate. crocheting tablecloths for (Grinwis) Cowan. She at- Marlene was a cherished Public visitation was Fri., time. Visitation was held at each of the daughters and tended St. Joseph Catho- wife, mother, grandmother September 11, 2020, at Reck He is survived by his Hyke Funeral Home on granddaughters, baking, and lic School, graduating from and friend. She will be sore- Funeral Home, Miller. Pri- wife of 70 years, Rober- Tues., September 8, from 5 to refi nishing furniture. She Riggs High School in 1972. ly missed. vate burial with military hon- ta Eschenbaum; daughters: 8 p.m., and for one hour pri- made sure generations fol- Shortly after graduation, she Survivors include her ors was at G.A.R. Cemetery, Duana Eschenbaum, Mill- or to the funeral at the cem- lowing her knew how to sew began working for the State daughters, Emily (Jeremy) Miller. er and Shirley (Mike) Cook, etery on Wed. Arrangements and bake bread. She put a of South Dakota in the Agri- Freihammer of Brooklyn Duane Henry Eschenbaum Ree Heights; sons: Harrison, have been entrusted to Hyke stamp of perfection on all of culture Department, until she Park, MN, Amber (Adam) was born August 19, 1927, Miller, and Jeff (Jody), Lake Funeral Home (www.hykefu- her work. had her fi rst child. Over the Harford of Tulare and Jen- to Henry and Lena (Engel- Preston; seven grandchildren: neralhome.com). In more recent years, Ma- years, she held various part nifer Schock of Ree Heights; mann) Eschenbaum at home Vance (Rikki) Cook, Jenni- Mavonne Ann Diede was vonne was able to truly time jobs in the Miller area. her cherished grandchildren in Logan Township, Hand fer (Nate) McIntosh, Jessi- born November 1, 1937, to just enjoy the prairie when In 2004, she went back to Logan, Taylor and William; County, South Dakota. He at- ca (Greg) Naderi, Sterling Theodore and Ann (Stoeb- checking “the girls” cows work for the State of South brother Mike Cowan of Ros- tended grade school in Ohio (Courtney) Eschenbaum, Ty ner) Diede in Miller, the third without the work of winters Dakota, working as a case coe, IL, and nieces and neph- Township and graduated Eschenbaum, Calder Eschen- of four children. She was and took mini vacations and worker until her retirement ews. from Miller High School in baum, and Stetson Eschen- baptized, confi rmed, and day trips with Linn. in 2018. She was preceded in death 1945. baum; eight great grandchil- married in Trinity Luther- Mavonne is survived Marlene met Jerry at the by her husband, Jerry, her Duane entered the Mar- dren; Jacob DeBus, Jayden an Church in Miller. She lat- by her husband and three fi rst Ree Heights pig feed in parents, Charles and Bea itime Service immediate- DeBus, Jillian DeBus, Zach- er became a member of Zion daughters and their spouses: 1980. They were married Cowan and sisters Connie ly after graduation where he ary McIntosh, Anekka Vlcek, Lutheran Church in Rock- Marie (Arlen) Harvey of Ree in Las Vegas on February 9, Carr and CarolPrince.www. served from June through Devin Cook, and Ryker and ham, and its sister church, Heights; Betty (Michel) Brink 1981. They had three daugh- heritagesfsd.com September 1945. He went Landry Eschenbaum; two sis- Messiah, in Redfi eld. of Redfi eld; and Mary (Mi- ters, Emily, Amber and Jen- Paid Obiturary into the Army of the United ters: MaryAnn Clodt and Jo- Mavonne married Linn chael) DeCroix of Chubbuck, nifer. States in January 1946. He Dean (Vernon) Joy. Neu on September 25, 1955. ID; her two granddaughters, served in the 2nd Signal Corps He was preceded in death Although the marriage was Ann Price and Emily (Pat- Space Force association praises U.S. Senate on in Korea. He drove all army by his parents; his brothers: threatened to be short-lived rick) Schaefers, both of Mill- vehicles up to two and a half Robert and Harold; one sis- when she ran over him with er; and her great-grandchil- establishment of Space Force Senate Caucus ton, did minor repair and ter and brother in law, Ruth the car in a hunting accident dren: Marianne and Vanessa The Space Force Associ- They have placed the coun- maintenance and transported Harrell and Ola Harrell, two only 10 days after the cer- Price and Jenna, Holly, and ation (“SFA”) is pleased to try and national defense be- supplies and personnel. He sisters-in-law, LaVonne and emony, it did develop into Max Schaefers. She is also congratulate U.S. Senators fore politics. was discharged June 1946, Donna Eschenbaum. a surviving, thriving union survived by her brother, Mar- Cory Gardner (R-CO), Kyrsten SFA’s CEO Bill Woolf along in Yong Dunpo, Korea. He In lieu of fl owers, memo- that lasted three weeks short vin (Caroline) Diede and nu- Sinema (D-AZ), Kevin Cram- with others founded the As- re-enlisted at that time and rials can be directed to the of 65 years. In those years merous nieces and nephews. er (R-ND), and Martin Hein- sociation in October of 2019, served until August of 1947. Ty Eschenbaum Foundation, they raised three daughters, Mavonne was preceded in rich (D-NM) on the estab- a mere two months before Duane married Rober- c/o South Dakota Communi- and they excitedly welcomed death by her parents as well lishment of the Space Force the Space Force was estab- ta Johnson, November 17, ty Foundation, PO Box 296, two granddaughters and fi ve as three of her siblings and Caucus in the United States lished. Woolf stated, “to see 1949, and they were blessed Pierre, SD 57501. https://sd- great-grandchildren. They their spouses: Delores (Gus Senate. the huge strides we’ve made with four children, Duana, communityfoundation.org/ worked side by side metic- Gusler and Leo Istas); Shir- After months of provid- in just over one year, from Shirley, Harrison, and Jeff. for-advisors/existing-funds/ ulously farming, milking ley (Frank “Bud”) Wellner, ing educational input, the the rebirth of Space Com- The couple farmed in south ty-eschenbaum-foundation/ cows, raising pigs, and devel- Marjean (Robert) Fawcett; U.S. Congress has a cohort of mand to a new service, an Hand County on the farm Reck Funeral Home of oping Hereford cattle. They and her brother-in-law and members who strongly sup- Association and a Caucus, homesteaded by Duane’s Miller has been entrusted were the second generation spouse, Carl (Thelma) Neu. port the Space Force. With I’m in awe. Our space profes- grandfather, Weert Engel- with Duane’s arrangements. of their herd and extended She was also preceded by the goal of working tireless- sionals are fi nally getting the mann. They lived there un- Visit www.familyfuneral- that herd into the next gener- niece Sherry Istas, and neph- ly to ensure that space is free, tools needed to carry out and til 2007 when they moved to home.net ation by providing seedstock ews Tim and Ted Diede, and they have decided to formal- ensure our space superiority Baltic, to live with their son, Paid Obiturary for their daughter’s herds. Gerry Neu. ize their roles in the future remains at the top of U.S. na- After retiring from active Paid Obiturary of our Space Force and the tional priorities.” farming and ranching, Linn space superiority mission.

from the fi les of the compiled by Ree Heights Review :kcaB gnikooL Jeanie Hartman

September 10, 1920 served at the bride’s home in when he collided with a tour- ternoon, accompanied by Charles Jones, nee Ellen September 12, 1980 The entire community Ontario Township. ist as he was leaving Main a group of young people of Beck. The girls of the choir Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novot- was stirred on Monday when September 12, 1930 Street to drive onto the high- Ree Heights who enjoyed a and Mrs. Jones’ mother, Mrs. ny returned home on Thurs- news came that two of the When the S & P Oil Com- way. plunge in the Missouri River. Howard Beck and grand- day night from Cleveland and Forest Burnham children had pany announced on Sunday September 6, 1940 September 8, 1950 mother, Mrs. Ruth Beck, were Cincinnati where they visit- been killed and a third seri- morning that they were low- The old boxcar located Mrs. Alice Jean Lashlee, guests. ed friends and attended the ously injured as the result of ering the price of gas to 18 west of the C & NW Depot daughter of Douglas Scott, September 2, 1960 25th anniversary reunion of an accident at the farm at ap- cents per gallon, Ree Heights near the railroad tracks for writes that she and her fam- Mr. and Mrs. Roger Paine the 864th Ordinance, of which proximately 11:00 a.m. felt the sensation of the gas so many years and which no ily had a narrow escape re- left Saturday to return to Frank is a member. Two cars of cattle from war which has been raging one can remember just when cently when a F-86 jet- their home at Stuart, FL, af- Mr. and Mrs. Don Hofer the Elm Creek Ranch were over the state the past few it was put there, has been propelled Air Force plane ter spending the past three and boys have completed shipped from Ree Heights weeks. purchased by Roger Paine crashed into the rear of a months here. They planned their move to Miller with as- to the Sioux City market The Congregational and moved away. The old car home across the street from to make an overnight stop sistance from their family last week. They were good- Church of Ree Heights has was used in the early days them. with relatives at Eagle Grove, and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Rei- lookers and in fi ne shape. announced that it will hold a as a bunkhouse for section The local fi re department IA, and also planned a visit mann. The Hofers were em- Mr. Sullivan was here to see Harvest Home Sale on Sat., hands. was called out Wednesday with friends at Athens, OH. ployed by George Engelmann them get started. September 20. In addition Wilbur and Evelyn Ling- evening for a fi re at the Clyde Ray McGee left Wednes- and lived on the Kopecky The School Board was for- to the auction sale, Camp- scheit and Leonard, Thelma Harvey farm south of town. day for his teaching post at farm in Cedar. Don began tunate in securing William bell and Cedar will compete and Ellen Fawcett are among A haystack near the barn was Schleswig, IA. The school work with Grogan’s Process- Van Wyngaarden as janitor of in a ball game. The Ladies those from Hand County destroyed but the fi re was was to open Mon., August ing Plant in Miller on Sep- the school Van Wyngaarden Aid will serve lunch through- showing 4-H livestock at the kept from spreading to the 29. tember 1. is a hustler and will keep ev- out the day in the old bank State Fair in Huron this week. buildings. A caller in town Satur- Mr. and Mrs. George En- erything in “apple pie order.” building. The auction will be Mr. and Mrs. Max Curtis Mrs. H.H. Gardner and day was Boyed Cudd, Meno- gelmann were in Sioux Falls Howard W. Deuter and held on Main Street. and sons, Brian and Bruce, Mrs. Z. Kleinsasser were monie, WI, who had resid- last Wednesday assisting Miss Anna Eilts were married Andrew Anderson, a farm- and Mrs. Lula Debro and hostesses at a breakfast on ed here many years ago, and Lori in getting settled for at Faulkton on Wed., Septem- er living north of town, was daughter, Doris drove to Fort Tuesday morning in the whose mother operated a the school year at Nettleton ber 1. The bride’s supper was slightly shaken up on Sunday Thompson on Sunday af- Gardner home honoring Mrs. café at that time. Business College. They then Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Speirs, drove to Brookings to have accompanied by his sister, supper with their SDSU stu- Mrs. Phyllis Wagner, Agar, dents, Gary and Rene Engel- left Thursday for Portland mann and David Fremark. St. Liborious Catholic Church, 17985 354th Ave, Orient MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS OR, and vicinity, where they September 7, 1990 Father Christopher Hughes, Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will visit relatives. They plan Delton, Carole and Hol- rd COMMUNITY 1025 East 3 Avenue, Miller, to leave Portland, Sept. 1 by ly Beck went to Sioux Falls Pleasant Valley Community Church, 21530 SD Hwy. 45, Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday jet plane for Honolulu to vis- Wednesday evening to meet Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stewart, Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. it Speirs’ son, Lee and fami- Anita and Zachary Schmidt Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., NAZARENE ly at Ewa. who came from Frank- Broadcasted to vehicle in the parking lot Nazarene Church, 215 West 9th St., Miller, September 11, 1970 furt, Germany. They will rd St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3 Street NW, St. 605-996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Kim Fawcett, 15 year old be here for approximately 2 Lawrence, 853-3753, Jason Watson, Teaching Pas- Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ½ months and will spend tor, Jim Hofman, Family Life Pastor, Derrick DiGi- PRESBYTERIAN Robert Fawcett, won the top some time in Minnesota with ulio Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Services online purple ribbon from a fi eld of Rusty’s family also. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday School 11:10 a.m. millerpresby.com, 321 West 1st Avenue, Miller, 32 entries for her lightweight The Farmers Elevator held New Beginnings Worship Center, 1123 East 3rd St., LUTHERAN 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian Jones, Hereford market steer at the its annual barbeque supper st Miller, 853-2558, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1 Ave., Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., 4-H Market Beef Show dur- Sat., August 25. BAPTIST Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday Worship First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, ing the 1970 South Dakota Lois Deuter went to Sioux First Baptist Church, 902 N. Broadway Ave., 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SONday School 3:45 p.m., Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., State Fair in Huron. A broth- Falls Thursday where she vis- Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, Youth Group 6:00 p.m.,Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; er, Keith, age 10, and a sister, ited Hoyt and Florence Nich- Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. via Facebook, METHODIST Rose Hill, 37044 213th Street, Wessington, Peggy, 13 years old, also had olas at the hospital. th Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. via Facebook First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4 Avenue, Mill- Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. entries in the Fair. Eddie and Helen Pietz vis- CATHOLIC er, 853-3656, MillerMethodistChruch.weebly.com, Five generations represent- ited at the Colin McGilverys, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 709 East 4th Street, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, worship Sunday mornings ing an age-span of 86 years Wessington, and were supper Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, 10:30 a.m. online also, Sunday School 9:30 a.m; posed recently for a picture guests there Sunday evening. Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. youth grades 6-12. honoring Mrs. Clare Ham- Clare Cahoon had surgery mill, resident of Prairie Good in Aberdeen Wednesday and Samaritan Center since. 1968. returned home the same day. Medical Group Friends here received Buster and Lois Deuter Miller word of the death of Mrs. Ev- went to the Hills Friday and 605-853-2701 605-853-2421• 605-853-0158 Miller, SD 605-853-2786 erett Leyson at Elbow Lake, returned Sunday. 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Coronavirus Food Assistance Ellen G. Duysen suspicious or criminal activity,” may be able to recommend food. Not everyone with interest Central States Center for Agricultural Carroll says. “It can also help potential hires. Implementing in where their food comes Program (CFAP) Safety and Health identify needs for employee strict supervision and/or on-the- from can physically visit your By UNMC, Central States Center for training or the necessity to job training for new hires over a farm or ranch. Social media Farm Service Agency will inventory records needed to Agricultural assist with events such as set period of time can also help platforms can help provide that continue to accept applica- apply and calculate potential Safety and Health, Omaha, NE calving. A simple motion- reduce potential for security information.” tions for CFAP through Sep- payments. Producers self-cer- Emerging technologies such activated game camera can issues. Because each farm and ranch tember 11, 2020. To date, tify their records when apply- as mapping and artifi cial capture a lot of data. Cameras Once security measures are in site has unique characteristics Hand County crop and live- ing for CFAP and that docu- intelligence potentially give can be located anywhere on place, it’s helpful to discuss and needs, an effective security stock producers have re- mentation is not submitted trespassers and culprits remote the property where there’s the security plan and policies strategy will vary with each ceived approximately $8.25 with the application. Howev- access to rural farm sites. If regular traffi c, animals being with all family members and individual operation and the million. er, producers may be asked use of these systems results transported in or out, or in an employees. Signs posted at tasks they desire to accomplish Through CFAP, USDA is for their documentation to in physical trespass, property area where sick animals can be entrances can help inform through use of the equipment. making available $16 billion support the certifi cation of el- and livestock owners can help monitored.” visitors about various policies Exploring security options in fi nancial assistance to pro- igible commodities, so pro- protect themselves by using In selecting an appropriate including biosecurity, visitor can help identify appropriate ducers of agricultural com- ducers should retain the in- camera security systems to camera system, considerations and no-trespass policy. All equipment for a specifi c site. modities who have suffered a formation used to complete capture information and/or alert include reviewing brands family members and employees “The Animal Agriculture fi ve-percent-or-greater price their application. property owners to unusual especially designed for use in should have the direct phone Alliance offers crisis training, decline due to COVID-19 and Those who use the online activity any time of the day or an agricultural setting, whether number of managers/owners emergency planning and other footage storage is available or so they can quickly report management resources,” face additional signifi cant calculator tool will be able night. necessary, and whether or not a any security concerns. They Carroll says. “Reaching out to marketing costs as a result of to print a pre-fi lled CFAP ap- In recent years, some 75% of farmers have reported technician is required to install should help keep offi ces and this organization to ask about lower demand, surplus pro- plication, sign it, and sub- the system. Some brands are cabinets locked throughout the security measures will be duction, and disruptions to mit it to your local FSA of- trespass or burglary on their property. Video surveillance capable of monitoring a wide farm. Additionally, all family benefi cial. Additional resources shipping patterns and the or- fi ce either electronically or range of the farm site, which members and employees should and training may also be derly marketing of commod- via hand delivery through an is commonly used for remote monitoring, facility protection saves on purchase costs. assist with maintaining and/ available from state or local ities. offi ce drop box. Please con- loss prevention and vandalism Wireless camera systems are or increasing lighting around livestock associations.” In order to do this, produc- tact your local offi ce to deter- deterrence. Some camera also an option as well as camera facilities to help deter intruders. The Animal Agriculture ers will receive 80 percent of mine the preferred delivery systems don’t require internet systems designed to carry out If engagement with angry or Alliance website: https:// their maximum total payment method for your local offi ce. access or power cords. a specifi c action if a threat is aggressive people is required, animalagalliance.org. upon approval of the applica- Team members at FSA coun- South Dakota State University detected. Some systems can be be polite. If a protest should Funding for this educational tion. The remaining portion ty offi ces will be able to an- Extension Livestock set up to use with an SD (secure occur on your property, do not article comes from the Central of the payment, not to ex- swer detailed questions and Stewardship Field Specialist digital) card and other systems engage with people. Remain States Center for Agricultural ceed the payment limit, will help producers apply quickly and Beef Quality Assurance can be powered with a cellular calm and immediately call local Safety and Health and the be paid at a later date nation- and effi ciently through phone Coordinator, Heidi Carroll, battery that doesn’t require use authorities. University of Nebraska wide, as funds remain avail- and online tools. Find contact says a camera system can serve of the internet or electric power. “One way to help maintain Medical Center. able. information for your local of- both as a security tool and be Keep in mind that new hires security is to be aware of Producers can download fi ce at farmers.gov/cfap. used for managing overall farm may pose a threat to farm what farm information is the CFAP application and oth- To fi nd the latest informa- activities. site security. Important hiring available electronically on er eligibility forms from farm- tion on CFAP, visit farmers. “Having motion-activated practices include thoroughly pubic platforms and monitor ers.gov/cfap. Also, on that gov/CFAP or call the Hand cameras set up around a barn, reviewing applicant materials social media pages for potential and taking time to at least threats,” Carroll says. “The goal webpage, producers can fi nd Co. FSA Offi ce at 605-853- entryways to the property briefl y research applicants using is to remain transparent about a payment calculator to help 2410. or other sites where regular Poindexter activity occurs can help monitor Internet searches and contacting the high-quality care animals producers identify sales and references. Existing employees receive while being raised for notice to New center of excellence to advance bison Miller creditors discusses NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DECEASED SETTLOR AND research, knowledge SDSU Extension 2021 budget SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Notice is given that on June 26, UNAPPROVED 2020, Thomas Joseph Poindexter The future of America’s researchers at the main cam- tribal lands across the coun- ed to being the major trust- CITY OF MILLER died, who was a Settlor of the Joe & CITY COUNCIL MEETING Joyce Poindexter Living Trust, dated national mammal continued pus in Brookings, South Da- try. Being a part of the Cen- ed funding source for bison SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 January 31, 2012, and any amend- to brighten this week as offi - kota. Participants at the ses- ter will help tribal managers research and education, will The City of Miller is an equal ments thereto. cials from South Dakota State sion agreed on a number of as they restore both cultural embark upon a major fund- opportunity employer. Joyce Poindexter, whose address is 34761 190th St., Ree University (SDSU), the Na- research priorities, but recog- herds and grow tribal nation- raising campaign in the com- The City Council met in special Heights, SD 57371, is the current session at city hall at 7:00 p.m. on tional Bison Association and nized that a coordinated ef- building herds.” ing months to provide the re- Trustee of the Joe & Joyce Poin- Wednesday, September 2, 2020. the National Buffalo Founda- fort was needed to generate The Center of Excel- sources to underwrite the dexter Living Trust, dated Janu- MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor ary 31, 2012, and any amendments tion formally launched the the resources to underwrite lence represents a signifi - Center’s initial research proj- Ron Blachford, Aldermen, Tony Ran- thereto. Center of Excellence for Bi- those initiatives. cant milestone in the res- ects. “Having the Center of gel, Jeff Swartz, Joe Zeller, Alder- Creditors of the deceased Set- woman SuAnne Meyer. Absent: Jim son Studies, to be headquar- “We will be pulling to- toration of bison herds to Excellence in place and with tlor must fi le their claims within four Odegaard and Bob Steers. tered at SDSU’s West River gether the leading experts in North America, according to SDSU’s direct involvement, (4) months after the date of the fi rst CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Blach- Research and Extension facil- their fi elds to help us gain a Dave Carter, Executive Direc- we all see a much broad- publication of this Notice or any ford called the meeting to order. claim or collection eff orts which oth- ity in Rapid City, South Da- better understanding of this tor of the National Bison As- er view of the future of bi- Pledge of Allegiance was said by all erwise could have been asserted or kota. animal and the ecosystems it sociation.“Our knowledge son, while at the same time present. enforced against the trust or assets AGENDA: Motion by Alderman The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill lives in, and to develop new on how best to manage our opening many fresh oppor- thereof may be barred. Rangel, seconded by Alderman authorizes the USDA’s Na- resources for the people who herds has evolved through a tunities to expand our fund- Claims may be submitted to the Zeller to approve the agenda. All Trustee by mailing a written state- tional Institute for Food and raise bison,” said Kristi Cam- lot of trial and error, supple- raising initiatives,” said Cecil members voted aye. Motion carried. ment of the claim to the Agriculture to recognize mack, the newly installed Di- mented by scattered studies Miskin, chair of the Founda- Public Input Alderman Zeller Trustee at the address above. thanked the Finance Committee and centers of excellence in re- rector for the Center of Excel- at universities across North tion. Dated this 25th day of August, the Mayor for the time and atten- search, extension and educa- lence. America. The Center of Ex- Cammack will oversee the 2020. tion put into preparing the proposed tion in the food and agricul- Bill Gibbons, Director of cellence will bring together day-to-day operations of the Joyce Poindexter, Trustee 2021 budget. 34761 190th St. tural sciences. The Center of the South Dakota Agricul- academicians, ranchers, and Center, under the direction of NEW BUSINESS 2021 Bud- Ree Heights, SD 57371 Excellence for Bison Studies tural Experiment Station at tribal bison managers in a an 11- member board com- get Planning: Alderman Rangel 605-943-5576 reviewed the 2021 proposed budget will be coordinated through SDSU and Associate Dean collaborative commitment to prised of SDSU, National Bi- Published Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2020 at as presented by the Finance Com- SDSU, but will include active for Research, added, “We re- help us be better stewards of son Association and National approximate cost of $32.49. mittee. Alderman Swartz expressed participation by research- alized in that 2017 meeting our herds.” Buffalo Foundation offi cials, concern that the department heads ers and extension offi cials that there were many un-an- The National Bison As- bison ranchers, and tribal did not meet with their committees from other land grant univer- swered questions regarding sociation’s Science and Re- representatives. The Center to review their budget requests. You are NOT Alone! sities, including 1994 tribal all aspects of bison, ranging search Committee will work will operate under a formal Clarifi cation questions were asked No matter where you live, FREE and land grant colleges and uni- from their role in the land- closely with the Center’s Memorandum of Agreement by Alderman Swartz, Alderman CONFIDENTIAL Zeller, Laine Warkenthien and Kecia help for you and your versities. scapes they occupy to their leadership to identify key re- that has been established Beranek. children is just a phone call away. The Center will focus on importance in Native Amer- search and outreach priori- among SDSU, the Nation- Motion by Alderman Zeller, sec- For immediate assistance call research activities to improve ican culture to their signif- ties. al Bison Association and the onded by Alderwoman Meyer to 605-472-0508 bison herd health and pro- icance in agriculture. And, The National Buffalo National Buffalo Foundation. adjourn the meeting. There being no Family Crisis Center, Inc. further business, the meeting was duction and the economic vi- we recognized that there are Foundation, a 501(c)(3) char- adjourned at 8:01 p.m. All members ability of both private and many qualifi ed researchers itable foundation dedicat- voted aye. Motion carried. at Ginny’s House tribal bison producers. interested in taking on those Ronald Blachford, Mayor PO Box 347 Plans for the Center of Ex- projects.What was missing Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer Redfi eld, SD 57469 cellence began in May 2017 was a unifi ed commitment to Published Sept. 12, 2020 at the approximate cost of $15.21 Serving Faulk, Hand & Spink counties when leaders of the Nation- bring together the resources al Buffalo Foundation, the to support that research.” National Bison Association’s Phil Baird, Provost of Sin- Science and Research Com- te Gleska University in South mittee and Sinte Gleska Uni- Dakota, noted, “Bison are versity convened with SDSU once again coming back to NOW HIRING!! 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Corp. for failing to protect ELLEN G. DUYSEN The conjunctiva is the term for lay- green or gray lenses don’t block more Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and er of skin that covers the surface of sun, but they can increase contrast. employees from Coronavirus Health the white of our eyes. When damaged This may be useful for athletes play- By UNMC, Central States Center for Agricultural by UV radiation, this skin layer may ing sports such as baseball or golf. SIOUX FALLS, SD– The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occu- Safety and Health, Omaha, NE develop nodules (pinguecula) or sur- Polarization reduces glare from re- pational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)has cited face growths (pterygium) over time. fl ective surfaces such as water or Smithfi eld Packaged Meats Corp. in Sioux Falls, South Dako- You don’t need to spend a fortune UV light also plays a role in accelerat- pavement. It does not offer additional ta, for failing to protect employees from exposure to the coro- to protect your eyes from the sun. ing cataract development, which is a protection from the sun but can make navirus. OSHA proposed a penalty of $13,494, the maximum Even those $14.99 sunglasses offer deterioration of the lens in our eye. activities such as driving or being on allowed by law. good protection if the label indicates “UV damage to the back of our the water safer and more enjoyable. Based on a coronavirus-related inspection, OSHA cited the they will block 100% UV (ultraviolet) eyes, our retina, plays a role in age- When shopping for sunglasses, company for one violation of the general duty clause for fail- light. related macular degeneration,” Saini don’t forget kids. They need protec- ing to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that Dr. Arvind Saini, a clinical spokes- says. “With high levels of UV expo- tion from UV light, too. can cause death or serious harm. At least 1,294 Smithfi eld person for the American Academy of sure, certain cancers may also develop To maintain the quality of sunglass- workers contracted coronavirus, and four employees died Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends in the back of the eye.” es, regardless of the price invested, from the virus in the spring of 2020. reviewing sunglass labels to ensure Never look directly at the sun, es- use a hard-shell case. When your lens- “Employers must quickly implement appropriate measures they can block UV light. He further pecially during an eclipse. Doing so es are dirty, clean them with warm to protect their workers’ safety and health,” said OSHA Sioux recommends wearing oversized sun- can lead to solar retinopathy, which is water and diluted dish detergent. Dry Falls Area Director Sheila Stanley. “Employers must meet glasses that help block UV light from damage to the eye’s retina from solar them with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. their obligations and take the necessary actions to prevent reaching the surface and entering the radiation. This can result in a perma- Don’t use solutions containing either the spread of coronavirus at their worksite.” eyes as well as reaching the surround- nent blind spot in your vision. alcohol or acetone, because they can OSHA guidance details proactive measures employers can ing skin. While we need to protect our eyes damage the lens coating. A clean mi- take to protect workers from the coronavirus, such as so- “Just as sunscreen helps protect from overexposure to UV light, sun- crofi ber cloth can also be used to safe- cial distancing measures and the use of physical barriers, against sunburn, wrinkling and skin light isn’t bad. Our eyes need daily ex- ly keep sunglasses clean. face shields and face coverings when employees are unable cancer, sunglasses help protect your posure to natural light to help main- When left in a hot car, some sun- to physically distance at least 6 feet from each other. OSHA eyes, eyelids and surrounding tis- tain normal sleep-wake cycles. Natural glasses may sustain damage to the guidance also advises that employers should provide safety sue from UV damage,” Saini says. light has also been lined to reducing anti-glare and anti-scratch coatings. and health information through training, visual aids, and oth- “UV light breaks down the collagen the development of near-sightedness Frames may also be damaged from er means to communicate important safety warnings in a lan- in our skin, leading to aging and de- in children and skin exposure to sun- high heat. However, the UV quality of guage their workers understand. terioration of the skin. It can also lead light is important for our body to pro- the sunglasses should not be affected. Smithfi eld has 15 business days from receipt of thecita- to degenerations and cancers in and duce vitamin D. “When you’re in the car, your pho- tionand penalty to comply, request an informal conference around the eye.” Changes in the eyes due to UV ex- tochromatic lenses may not darken,” with OSHA’s area director or contest the fi ndings before the Sunlight is strongest mid-day to posure isn’t limited to aging adults. Saini says. “They change in response independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Com- early afternoon, stronger at higher al- People can sometimes see visible to UV light. Most car windshields mission. titudes and more intense when re- damage in their 20’s. UV radiation block UV light, so your lenses won’t Employers with questions on compliance with OSHA stan- fl ected off ice or snow. The sun is the damage accumulates over our lifetime. darken. If your phtotochromactic (a dards should contact their local OSHA offi ce for guidance main source of UV radiation and its Even on cloudy days, UV radiation common name is “transition) glass- and assistance at 800-321-OSHA (6742).OSHA’scoronavi- damaging effects. isn’t blocked or diminished. When- es don’t provide wide-fi eld protection, rus response webpageoffers extensive resources for address- Several decades ago, scientists were ever we are outside, sunglasses are a you can purchase ‘fi tover’ sunglasses ing safety and health hazards during the evolving coronavi- concerned that atmospheric depletion necessary part of protecting our eyes that fi t over prescription glasses.” rus pandemic. was resulting in greater UV radiation throughout the year. “Wearing sunglasses is an easy way Under theOccupational Safety and Health Act of 1970,em- reaching the earth’s surface. In recent “To fully protect your eyes from sun to protect our eyes for a lifetime,” ployers are responsible for providing safe and healthful work- years, those concerns have eased, as exposure, use 100% UV sunblocking Saini adds. “It is a pro-active step that places for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure the earth’s ozone layer has improved sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat,” reduces the risk of any diseases. If you these conditions for America’s working men and women by with the elimination of the use of cer- Saini says. have concerns about your eyes, please setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, ed- tain chemicals. When shopping for glasses, look for schedule a visit with your ophthalmol- ucation and assistance. For more information, visithttps:// There are several ways UV light a sticker or tag stating that the glasses ogist.” www.osha.gov. can damage our eyes. Sun refl ect- block 99% to 100% of both UVA and Funding for this educational arti- The mission of the Department of Labor is to foster, pro- ing off water can cause a painful sun- UVB radiation. Oversized, wraparound cle comes from the Central States Cen- mote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seek- burn called photokeratitis on the front styles help keep UV from entering the ter for Agricultural Safety and Health ers and retirees of the United States; improve working condi- part of the eye (cornea). It causes red- eyes from the side. and the University of Nebraska Medi- tions; advance opportunities for profi table employment; and ness, blurry vision, light sensitivity Sunglasses that come with amber, cal Center. assure work-related benefi ts and rights. and pain. How do you thank a Veteran? ATVS: do you recognize operating dangers? Submitted or shake their hand, may- ELLEN G. DUYSEN sure pneumatic tires. They Wearing a refl ective vest rocks, etc. How do you thank a Vet- be even participate in a local Central States Center for Agricultural are commonly referred to will help increase visibility. ATVs should never be eran or the men and wom- Veterans program. The most Safety and Health as four-wheelers. ATV seats When it comes to hel- operated with excessive en who serve and protect impactful thing you can do By UNMC, Central States Center for are designed to be straddled mets, a bike helmet does speed. An ATV designed for our nation as law enforce- that every service man and Agricultural by operators and the han- not give ATV operators ad- one rider should never car- ment offi cers? Here is a les- woman will most appreciate Safety and Health, Omaha, NE dlebars are used for steering equate protection. Feedyard ry more than one person. son learned from the South is this: Be an American worth ATVs (all-terrain-vehi- control. Type 1 ATVs are in- managers should supply a Horseplay, such as attempt- Dakota State Fair Red Wilks fi ghting for. cles) are a convenient way tended by manufacturers for helmet suitable for ATV oping wheelies, jumps or oth- Bull Bash. This commen- South Dakota, you have to move around a feedyard. carrying a single operator, erator protection. er dangerous stunts, should tary comes from one of the done a fantastic job so far. Since their design differs no passengers. Type 2 ATVs The center of gravity on never be allowed. members of the South Dako- Despite the chaos and uncer- greatly from other motor- are suitable for carrying a an ATV differs from a car The best way to develop ta Army National Guard Mil- tainty, South Dakota has led ized vehicles, operators may passenger because they are or tractor. Operators should skill in operating an ATV is itary Funeral Honors Team. the nation in respecting in- not realize how a combina- equipped with a designated have a good understand- to drive it. Getting behind They have participated at the dividual’s rights. You have tion of speed, sharp corners, passenger seat located being of how to maintain the the wheel allows the opera- Fair’s Bull Bash for the last set an example in respect- potholes, etc. can quickly hind the operator’s seat. center of gravity, especial- tor to learn how to control 14 years. ing each other and you have lead to rollovers or other se- ATVs are designed to ly when approaching an in- balance and safely use the The team’s specifi c mis- been a shining light in lead- rious ATV accidents. turn quickly and operate in cline or turning a corner. machine. sion, completed across the ership for the parts of this Each year, more than tight spaces. Safely using an A large percentage of ATV Feedyard managers are nation is to “Honor those nation that have managed 135,000 people are injured ATV requires operators to rollovers and deaths oc- encouraged to post ATV who have served.” They do to fi nd themselves in a dark and 700 are killed due to have good balance in mak- cur when speed is exces- speed signs – 20 mph max- so on behalf of our various place. ATV accidents. The majori- ing turns or driving on un- sive, and operators go into imum – on the yard. They Military Service Branches and Exercise your right to as- ty of the incidents are work even terrain since ATVs do a turn or ride along uneven may consider installing a on behalf of every American. semble but respect your related. not have rollbars or seat- terrain. governor on ATVs to help The rendering of the Military neighbor’s property. Voice Identifying ATV safe- belts to help protect opera- To help maintain the cen- keep speeds within a rea- Funeral Honors is a way to your opinion and then re- ty principles is one of the tors. ter of gravity, ATV opera- sonable range. They may show the nation’s deep grat- spectfully listen to the oppo- aims of Central States Cen- UTVs are larger than tors should always sit on also consider changing out itude to those, who in times sition. Have conversations ter for Agricultural Safe- ATVs and are designed to the seat and never stand or ATVs for UTVs, since the of war and peace, have faith- rather than confrontations. ty and Health (CS-CASH). haul equipment and gear. kneel on the seat. Doing so latter is much safer for op- fully served our country and These are just a few of the This University of Nebras- They accommodate mul- raises the center of gravi- erators. In either case, rea- defended our freedoms. The rights your Veterans past and ka Medical Center group tiple passengers and are a ty and greatly increases the sonable speeds are a main ceremonial paying of respect present have sacrifi ced to (https://www.unmc.edu/ more comfortable form of risk for a rollover. safety practice. is the fi nal demonstration protect. These freedoms are publichealth/feedyard/) is transportation. They are When operating an ATV, With proper training and that our grateful nation can not found in many places conducting two research equipped with a roll cage speed should be appro- a thorough understand- provide to those heroes who around the globe. Those who projects (funded by Nation- and their auto-style bench priate to terrain, visibili- ing of ATV safety practic- made the ultimate sacrifi ce know that best are your mili- al Institutes of Occupational seats include seat belts. ty conditions and opera- es, feedyard employees can for our nation. tary veterans. Safety and Health) that are Protective clothing for tor experience. Regardless greatly reduce the potential “What I would ask is that Give yourself a pat on the designed to make a positive operators includes gloves, of an operator’s skills, care for ATV accidents. you take a moment right back for a job well done, impact on the sustainability non-skid shoes, goggles or should be taken when ap- Funding for this educa- now to refl ect on what YOU South Dakota. But remember of cattle feedyards through a face shield, long pants proaching hills, turns and tional article comes from can do. We wonder how much more can be done to increased safety and health and long sleeves. Be mind- other obstacles. Drivers the Central States Center to show gratitude for those keep this country the great- efforts. ful of any aspect of clothing should always be alert to for Agricultural Safety and who have put themselves in est in the world. It all starts ATVs are motorized, off- – such as bootlaces – that unmarked hazards along Health and the University harm’s way to protect our with you. Be an American highway vehicles designed could become entangled terrain, which include of Nebraska Medical Cen- way of life. You can tell them worth fi ghting for.” to travel on four low-pres- in a spinning axle or oth- holes, stumps, ruts, cul- ter. “thanks for your service”, er moving parts of the ATV. verts, wires, fences, large  Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Youth

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Submitted | The Miller Press | Sept. 12, 2020 WOLSEY-WESSINGTON’S HOMECOMING COURT gets ready to celebrate the week’s festivities. Left to Right: Brynn FUTURE RUSTLERS. On the sideline of the varsity football game last Friday night in Miller, Lincoln Beranek catches the Haider, Cassidy Langbehn, Emily Eggleston, Queen Tatum Carey, King Ethan Nelson, Jacob Williams, Jayden Mutch- football thrown by Ollie Wagner, center, while Miles Beranek and Lawson Wagner work on their defense. elknaus, Lane Olson SDDP Responds to Governor Noem’s use of CARES Act Funds Teaching today On Tuesday Sept. 9, 2020, struggling to survive. Rep. Dusty Johnson novative and collaborative – Gov. Kristi Noem’s adminis- “The CARES Act was spe- Over the last week, many Meadowbrook’s teachers are tration announced they are cifi cally designed to help peo- schools across South Dako- no exception. The teachers spending $5 million of the ple and businesses struggling ta resumed classes – both there are teaming up to pre- coronavirus relief funds on during the pandemic. As it in-person and online. This pare lesson plans and share tourism ads that feature the stands, the governor is ignor- marks the beginning of a recorded materials, each is governor. The South Dako- ing the needs of South Da- sense of normalcy many of focused on a different subject ta Democratic Party is frank- kotans. She is by-passing the our kids are experiencing to share the workload and ly horrifi ed about the lack of legislature and simply dictat- for the fi rst time in several ensure students aren’t receiv- transparency and decision- ing the use of the funds.” – months. ing repeat lessons.Regardless making behind the distribu- Pam Cole, Executive Director Although there’s nothing of how one feels about deci- tion of the CARES Act money. This week’s revelation that normal about wearing masks sions being made by individ- Both Democratic and Repub- Noem continues to spend or attending classes virtually, ual school boards and admin- lican lawmakers in the state the dollars without any in- this is our reality for the time istrators, it is clear that South Submitted | The Miller Press | Sept. 12, 2020 House of Representatives put from South Dakota law- being and thankfully our stu- Dakota is blessed with hard- Representative Dusty Johnson pays a visit to the teachers at Meadowbrook have requested a special ses- makers or the public clarifi es dents and teachers are mak- working and dedicated teach- Elementary in Rapid City. sion to prioritize the spend- the need for a special ses- ing the best of it. Our kids ers who are trying to make ing of the COVID-19 related sion. Noem announced addi- can deduct up to $250 of sup- are just thankful to see their the best of a diffi cult situa- funds. tional funds for South Dakota plementary classroom mate- friends and teachers. tion. “The lack of oversight students on Sept. 3, but Dem- rials and equipment on their Leading up to the start of I’m encouraged that and accountability should be ocratic leadership believes tax fi ling.PPE costs are not SUMP the school year, I made it a schools in South Dakota are troubling to everyone, regard- help arrived too late. listed as eligible for this de- point to visit several schools taking the necessary steps less of party affi liation. Law- “As the school year ap- duction. Which is why this across the state of South Da- to protect our kids and our makers have requested a spe- proached, I witnessed social week, Senator Tillis and I kota. As a member of the teachers. But there’s more to cial session for exactly this posts from teachers looking urged Secretary Mnuchin to House Education and Labor be done. As Congress contin- reason. $1.25 billion in tax- for donations of hand sanitiz- allow purchases made for PUMP Committee, hearing from our ues to debate an additional payer dollars should be used er, masks, Clorox wipes, and COVID-19 prevention be a de- teachers fi rsthand allows me COVID-19 relief package spe- wisely to address the needs sharing ideas on how to cre- ductible expense. I’m con- to better do my job and bring cifi cally for our schools, I’ve of South Dakotans.” – Randy ate barriers to protect their fi dent this easy fi x can be back a “boots on the ground” been hearing from teachers in Seiler, Chair students at a minimal cost. made for our teachers. perspective to my Congressio- South Dakota that are buying I’m headed to Brookings FINES The special session has Our schools should have had nal colleagues. their own personal protective been proposed with a lis- more funding earlier. Teach- to tour SDSU and also up to Last week, I visited Mead- equipment (PPE). tening session so businesses ers shouldn’t have to beg for Watertown to visit with Lake owbrook Elementary in Rapid Under normal circum- and individuals can share the supplies to protect our chil- Area Tech on Friday. I’ll con- City. Rapid City schools are stances, teachers often cover struggles they’re experienc- dren.” – Nikki Gronli, Vice tinue to bring South Dakota’s kicking off the year with a some classroom costs out of ing now and what they see Chair message of personal responsi- unique in-person paired with pocket. Add a pandemic into as their greatest challenges in Please direct questions to bility and unique innovation virtual learning approach. the mix and there’s bound the future. The restaurant in- SDDP Executive Director Pam back to Washington. This pandemic has forced ev- to be additional costs for our dustry has been hit especially Cole via emailpam@sddp. eryone to become more in- educators. Currently, teachers hard by COVID-19 and many orgor phone (605) 695-1996. retailers across the state are A $100 fi ne Cover crops in a garden Pleasant Valley Church per violation Ruth Beck You might wonder how matoes, peas, lettuce, pep- Cover crops can have a a cover crop can fi t in your per, squash etc.) we choose per day will wonderful fi t in gardens. We garden? Cover crops can be to include a high percentage A non-denominational, Jesus loving, have been using cover crops planted in areas where ear- of cool season grasses such in our garden in Pierre for a ly crops have been harvest- as oats, barley, and spring be imposed! number of years now. ed. Lettuce, radish, spinach or winter wheat, in our cov- Bible believing fellowship (church). Cover crops consist of a and peas all mature rela- er crop. These are crops that broad range of plant species. tively early. These are areas grow well in the late summer If you are looking for a church to Make sure your The range of species falls into where adding a cover crop, and fall. Also, they are grass- four categories; cool season after those crops are fi nished, es, and therefore will not worship Jesus in Spirit and Truth and sump pumps grasses, cool season broad- can be a good fi t. Even later host the same disease and in- leaves, warm season grass- in the summer as beans, and sects that can be problems in to learn the Bible, come visit us! are routed es and warm season broad- other mid-summer crops ma- vegetable plants. The grass leaves. Cover crops can be ture, it is not too late to seed species will not bridge pests grown on their own or they a cover crop. We plant almost to our next vegetable garden. Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. OUTSIDE can be grown in a mix that half of our garden to a cover This is important in our gar- includes species from one, crop each year, while the oth- den because we grow a lot two, three or all four of these er half grows our vegetables. of tomatoes and we do not We are 18 miles south of Miller By order of the categories. Cover crops usually con- use tillage to break down last on Highway 45 Photosynthesis is a process sist of a mix of plant spe- year’s garden residue. City of Miller that takes sunshine, water cies but not always. Because and CO2 and produces food. most of our vegetable spe- ...A church alive is worth the drive! The carbon from the CO2 is cies are broadleaf plants (to- used as a building block for the plants and the oxygen is released back into the air. The carbon used to build the plant is eventually released back into the soil and con- tributes to soil organic matter. This happens in a couple of different ways. One way is through plant degradation. But plants can also exude a sweet, high carbon exudate through their roots. Some soil microorganisms feed on this exudate and in return provide the plants with needed nutri- ents. Cover crops can provide other benefi ts in addition to feeding soil microorganisms POWERING THE FUTURE. and building soil organic matter. Their roots also create channels in the soil that facil- itate air and water exchange. Soils should have 50 percent pore space. They can act as a mulch, reduce surface crust- ing and surface soil temper- atures. They compete with Visit to learn more weeds and create habitat for www.scoutcleanenergy.com benefi cial insects and pollina- tors. Careful species selection can also break disease cycles.  Sports www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 M/H-H Football

Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | September 12, 2020 SENIOR Rustler Kathryn Aymar, center, digs up a volleyball from the back row during the varsity match last Thursday against the Sully Buttes Chargers. The varsity swept Sully Buttes 3-0 ( 25-17, 25-13, 25-12). Rustlers dominate at second home game John T. Page 24 points. Eventually, the op- Sully Buttes got the early Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, position took the lead and lead but the Rustlers quickly Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press |September 12, 2020 saw the Miller Rustler Volley- won the fi rst set 26 to 24. tied at fi ve points. Then Sul- TREVOR WERDEL, #44, catches Miller/Highmore-Harrold’s only touchdown of the game versus Chamberlain last Fri- ball teams in top form. Junior The Rustlers held little ly Buttes closed the lead to day night at Bob Schroeder Field. The Rustlers lost to the Cubs, 8-18. M/H-H had a bye this week and will be on the Varsity started their fi rst set back in the second set. Ruby tie at eight points. Eventually, road to take on Stanley County on September 18. strong working their way to Carder attacked for a score the score rested at 14 on both a lead of 8-4 with an attack of 9-0 early on. By the time sides. The battle for victory by Tricia Lammers. Eventual- the Sully Buttes managed to that ensued was a long back ly, the opposing Sully Buttes score, the Rustlers accumulat- and forth with neither side tied the set at ten points and ed 11 points. The home team relenting. Finally, the Rustlers pulled ahead because of a showed no signs of slowing pulled ahead just enough to few out of bound plays by down and at the end of the win the set with a fi nal score the Rustlers. Later on two set the Rustlers won with a of 20-18. long volleys and a solid de- seventeen-point lead of 25-8. The Varsity team had a fense by the Rustlers gave Neither side gave an inch tough act to follow but did them the momentum to push during the fi nal set. Where not disappoint. Early in the ahead to tie the set at 18 one team would block the fi rst set, the Rustlers man- points. Just when it looked other would attack. When aged a three-point lead of like the Sully Buttes Chargers one side dug the ball the oth- 5-2. Soon, Sully Buttes tied would seize victory, the Rus- er would the other would do the game at six points but the tlers raised the score to tie at the same and return it. Rustlers charged ahead for a short lived two-point lead of 11-9. Both teams kept the set Sports tied until an ace by Storm SCORE BOARD Johnsen put the Rustlers in the lead and they rode that MHS Volleyball momentum to a win of 25-17. Miller vs. Warner Team passing: 47/65 = 72% Taya Pawlowski, 3 kills September 8, 2020 Total digs: 48 Cooper Oakley, 2 kills The second set once again Varsity Macie Werdel 11/12 = 92%, 9 digs C Team started with a strong offense Scores: 15-25, 19-25, 15-25 Storm Johnsen 8/11 = 73%, 13 digs Scores: 16-25, 20-25 Season record: 1-2 Katheyn Aymar 8/14 = 57%, 7 digs Season record: 2-1 by the Rustlers. Sully Buttes Team serving: 45/50 = 90% Junior Varsity Serving stats only managed to score two Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press |September 12, 2020 Aces: 4 Scores: 10-25, 22-25 Total points: 18 points before Alvena Batin GO. FIGHT. WIN. Cheerleaders lead the Miller/Highmore-Harrold student section at the home football game versus Alvena Batin 7/7 = 100%, 4 points, Season record: 24 Total aces: 2 1 ace Serving stats Heather Resel, 4 points, 1 ace passed the ball over the net Chamberlain on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. Macie Werdel 10/11 = 91%, 6 Total points: 11 Joanlei Baker, 3 points, 1 ace to bring the score to 5-2. The points, 1 ace Total aces: 1 Laura Evans, 4 points Regan DeBoer 6/7 = 86%, 2 points, Tyra Gates, 6 points, 1 ace Journey Palmer, 5 points Chargers tried to close the 1 ace Cooper Oakley, 2 points Defensive stats gap but the Rustlers refused Payton Kilker 6/6 = 100%, 3 points Emily Otto, 1 points Total digs: 37 Team attack: 65/80 = 81% Kael Ruhnke, 1 points Total blocks: 2 to give them the chance. An Total kills: 20 Defensive stats Journey Palmer, 14 digs attack by Kathryn Aymar re- Total blocks: 4 Total digs: 16 Cassi VanDerWerff , 10 digs Storm Johnsen 19/22 = 86%, 6 kills, Total blocks: 1 Heather Resel, 3 digs, 1 block sulted in a failed return by 25 blocks Tyra Gates, 5 digs Sydney Johnsen, 2 digs, 1 block Sully Buttes for a score by Ally Mullaney 12/16 = 75%, 6 kills Ruby Carder, 3 digs Off ensive stats Jaden Werdel 8/12 = 67%, 3 kills, Emily Otto, 2 digs Total assists: 6 the Rustlers, soon after Jaden 1 solo block Cooper Oakley, 1 dig, 1 block Total kills: 8 Werdel returned a serve Cynthia Ford 3/4 = 75%, 2 kills Off ensive stats Heather Resel, 5 assists, 1 kill 2500 Dakota Ave South, Huron Total assists: 18 Total assists: 13 Shaylee Anderberg, 1 assist, 3 kills bringing the score to 22-13. Alvena Batin 64/64 = 100%, 16 Total kills: 14 Sydney Johnsen, 2 kills The Rustlers pushed forward assists Tyra Gates, 10 assists, 1 kill Journey Palmer, 1 kill Late September 2020 Ruby Carder, 4 kills scoring three more points winning with a fi nal score of Miller/Highmore-Harrold Football 25-13. Miller vs. Chamberlain Trevor Werdel, 2 recep- Average yards per rush Plays In the fi nal game, several September 4, 2020 tions, 18 yards, longest: Total: 3.6 Total: 45 Individual stats 10, 1 touchdown, total First half: 6.7 First half: 25 solid serves brought an ear- Rushing points: 6 Second half: 1.1 Second half: 20 ly lead to the Rustlers and a Total rushes: 22 Team stats Passing yards Turnovers Total yards: 80 First downs Total: 89 Total: 4 solid defense allowed them to Grady Aasby, 2 rushes, Total: 5 First half: 31 First half: 2 stay ahead. The determined 37 yards, longest rush: First half: 3 Second half: 58 Second half: 2 Sully Buttes Chargers short- 37 yards Second half: 2 Completed/attempted Ratio (+ or -) Hunter van Niewenhuyse, By rush Total: 8/23 Total: -4 ened the gap to 10-13 before 6 rushes, 9 yards, longest Total: 2 First half: 4/15 First half: -2 the Rustlers scored another rush: 10, 1 fumble/lost First half: 2 Second half: 4/8 Second half: -2 2020 RAM 1500 CLASSIC three points further cement- WARLOCK QUAD CAB Tate Hoff man, 14 rushes, Second half: 0 Completion % Fumbles/lost 34 yards, longest rush: By Pass Total: 25% Total: 1 ing their lead. 11, 2 extra points, total Total: 3 First half: 27% First half: 0 LEASE points: 2 First half: 1 Second half: 50% Second half: 1 The opposition failed to FOR ONLY Passing Second half: 2 Average yards per com- Passes had intercep- return another round of pow- /mo. Hunter van Niewenhuyse, Rushing Yards plete tions $289 8 completes, 23 attempts, Total: 80 Total: 11.1 Total: 3 erful serves allowing the Rus- 89 yards, 3 interceptions, First half: 67 First half: 7.8 First half: 2 tlers to pull further ahead. 42 mo.10k per year 1 touchdown Second half: 13 Second half: 14.5 Second half: 1 $0 down Pass receptions Rush attempts Total yards Penalties/yards Finally, Storm Johnsen at- Grady Aasby, 3 receptions, Total: 22 Total: 169 Total: 9/70 tacked achieving a victory in 21 yards, longest: 8 yards First half: 10 First half: 98 First half: 6/55 2020 JEEP CHEROKEE Tate Hoff man, 3 recep- Second half: 12 Second half: 71 Second half: 3/15 straight sets for the Varsity tions, 50 yards, longest: 26 Rustlers.

APR BCOTTPA Mellette Tractor Pull 6 Bryon Pence 1949 MH 44 211.41 Stats Cooper Oakley, 8 points, 0.0% Varsity 4 aces September 5, 2020 7 Rudy Jacobs 1949 OL 880 211.16 for mo. Place Puller Vehicle Distance Antique - 6500 Scores: 25-17, 25-13, Emily Otto, 10 points, 4 aces 72 Antique - 2700 1 Jim Liebel 1954 JD 70 243.45 25-12 Tyra Gates, 16 points, 2 aces Season record: 1-1 Taya Pawlowski, 2 points, Applies to select new 2020 Jeep Cherokee. 1 Rose Schatz 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee 162.74 2 Cory Bremmon 1959 Case 800 231.82 2 Paul Bremmon 1942 Case VAC 154.94 3 Gary Swartzendruber 1953 JD 70 231.54 Team serving: 58/65 1 ace 3 Alan Dixon 1954 Ford 150.73 4 Gary Knock 1939 IHC M 230.75 = 89% Defensive stats Antique - 3200 5 Larry Issac 1953 IHC M 228.35 Aces: 14 Total digs: 39 1 Paul Bremmon 1942 Case VAC 161.27 6 Bob Potts 1959 IHC 460 227.61 Storm Johnsen 11/12 = Total blocks: 0 2020 RAM 1500 2 Rose Schatz 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee 158.69 7 Lance Fleihs 1959 JD 730 226.13 92%, 8 points, 6 aces Cooper Oakley, 10 digs BIG HORN 3 Arlo Anderson 1937 AC WD 157.38 Antique - 7500 Maci Werdel 13/14 = 93%, Taylor Wetz, 6 digs 4 Alan Dixon 1954 Ford 153.18 1 Cory Bremmon 1959 Case 800 289.41 11 points, 3 aces Emily Otto, 6 digs 5 Nath Dixon 1956 Ford 901 148.25 2 Jim Liebel 1954 JD 70 287.42 Kathryn Aymar 11/13 = Kael Ruhnke, 5 digs Antique - 3700 3 Leonard Schatz 1959 International 560 286.35 85%, 11 points, 3 aces Off ensive stats APR 1 Paul Bremmon 1949 International H 164.50 4 Gary Swartzendruber 1953 JD 70 285.23 Ally Mullaney 9/10 = 90%, Total assists: 29 0.0% 2 Cory Bremmon 1953 AC W45 163.17 5 Lance Fleihs 1959 JD 730 277.02 7 points, 1 ace Total kills: 33 for mo. 3 Joel Christiansen 1950 John Deere B 162.41 6 Ron Dahlquist 1950 Minneapolis-Moline UB 275.18 Team attack: 73/88 Tyra Gates, 22 assists, 6 kills 72 4 Arlo Anderson 1937 AC WD 154.68 7 Bob Potts 1959 International 560 273.73 = 83% Ruby Carder, 9 kills Total kills: 28 Tricia Lammers, 7 kills No monthly payments for 90 days 5 Nathan Dixon 1956 Ford 901 148.46 Antique - 8500 Antique - 4500 1 Bob Potts 1959 International 560 279.13 Total blocks: 7 Cooper Oakley, 4 assists, 1 Bryon Pence 1948 Case DC 188.17 2 Harlan Smith 1959 JD 730 271.18 Storm Johnsen 21/25 = 5 kills 2 Alan Dixon 1935 Case CC 186.77 3 Ron Dahlquist 1950 Minneapolis-Moline UB 265.31 84%, 10 kills, 1 assist block, C Team 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR 3 Omar Swartzendruber 1942 JD A 184.22 4 Rudy Jacobs 1959 Case 900 262.12 2 solo blocks Scores: 25-13, 25-7 ALTITUDE 4 Gary Knock 1939 IHC M 178.45 5 Leonard Schatz 1959 International 560 249.03 Ally Mullaney 12/14 = Season record: 2-0 5 Paul Bremmon 1949 International H 177.98 6 Harlan Smith 1952 JD R 214.57 86%, 4 kills, 1 solo block Serving stats 6 Leonard Schatz 1952 Massey-Harris 44 174.96 7 Williem Visser 1957 JD 620 212.97 Alvena Batin 10/10 = 100% Total points: 37 LEASE Antique - 10000 4 kills, 3 solo blocks, 1 Total aces: 19 FOR ONLY 7 Joel Christiansen 1950 John Deere B 173.02 Antique - 5500 1 Rudy Jacobs 1959 Case 900 290.64 assist block Journey Palmer, 9 points, /mo. 1 Bryon Pence 1948 Case DC 242.73 2 Ron Dahlquist 1960 Minneapolis-Moline G-VI 282.81 Kathryn Aymar 12/14 = 7 aces $359 86%, 4 kills Laura Evans, 5 points, 4 aces 2 Omar Swartzendruber 1942 JD A 224.96 3 Don Irion 1959 JD 730 274.87 3 Alan Dixon 1935 Case CC 218.53 4 Harlan Smith 1952 JD R 262.86 Total assists: 27 Heather Resel, 7 points, 42 mo.10k per year $0 down 4 Nathan Dixon 1952 JD AR 218.30 5 Dustin 1968 JD 4020 257.99(EX) Alvena Batin 63/63 = 3 aces 5 Cory Bremmon 1953 AC W45 212.07 6 Tracy 1970 JD 4020 281.28(EX) 100%, 19 assists Shaylee Anderberg, 4 Offer through 9.30.2020. 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Team passing: 34/39 points, 2 aces = 87% Defensive stats Sunshine Bible Academy Volleyball Total digs: 37 Total digs: 11 SBA vs. Aberdeen Chris- Aja Paul 1 ace 7 kills 1 block 5 digs Leading servers Storm Johnsen 7/7 = Total blocks: 0 tian Knights Liza Konechne 9 kills 1 block 9 digs Ruthe Lopez, 10/12, 1 ace 100%, 9 digs Journey Palmer, 5 digs September 4, 2020 Junior Varsity Score Aja Paul, 9/10, 3 aces Alvena Batin, 9 digs Cassi VanDerWerff , 4 digs Shaylee Anderberg, 1 dig TAKING PRIDE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE BEFORE, DURING, Team Match score Game 1 Game SBA: 0 13 19 Leading hitters Maci Werdel 6/8 = 75%, AND AFTER THE SALE FOR OVER 70 YEARS! 2 Game 3 Aberdeen Chrisitan: 2 25 25 Ruthe Lopez, 8/9, 3 kills 6 digs Laura Evans, 1 dig SBA: 0 20 12 25 SBA vs. Highmore Jakki Burma, 3/3, 2 kills Jaden Werdel 2/3 = 67%, Off ensive stats CHRYSLER FORD AUTO ACS: 3 25 25 25 September 8, 2020 Leading setter 4 digs Total assists: 13 SALES SALES SERVICE Aces Kills Sets/ Assists Blocks Scores: 3-25, 14-25, 17-25 Abby Haun, 9 assists Kathryn Aymar 9/10 = Total kills: 13 Digs Team Totals Leading digger 90%, 4 digs Heather Resel, 10 assists, 605.352.8686 605.352.6464 605.352.6464 Team 6 aces 24 kills 16 assists Serving: 30/37 Aja Paul, 4 digs Junior Varsity 3 kills Dakota Ave N & Wisconsin Ave SW & 2nd St SW & Ruthe Lopez 3 aces 5 kills 6 blocks Aces: 6 Leading blockers Scores: 24-26, 25-8, 20-18 Sydney Johnsen, 4 kills Market St SW Market St SW Wisconsin Ave SW 14 digs Sets: 13/13 Ruthe Lopez, 9/10 Season record: 2-0 Shaylee Anderberg, 2 Abby Haun 2 aces 36 sets 12 assists Hits: 23/24 Serving stats assists, 2 kills 8 digs Kills: 7 Total points: 42 Journey Palmer, 2 kills Sales • SeRVICE • UHAULS • RENTALS Total aces: 12