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FEBRUARY 5, 2021 $1.00 VOL. 12 NO. 5 FRIDAY School District off ers unique classes for students New daycare in Tea By Crystal Dickelman High school students in Tea Bright Foundations to not only have the chance to take the standard courses in open late February math and English but now they can choose to add welding/ By Crystal Dickelman manufacturing and construc- scheduled for the end of Feb- Finding childcare can be one ruary. The Olsens ultimately tion to their list of options. of the most diffi cult things new decided to build the center in Assistant principal David parents have to do. It is not Tea because they feel it is a Preheim said that after stu- only hard to let another person great community to operate a dent surveys of what kinds of care for your child, but it can small business in and there are classes the students would be hard to even fi nd a spot at a growing number of families be interest in taking, Tea Area a daycare center or in-home looking for quality childcare. High School decided to start daycare these days. The focus of Bright Founda- researching what it would take Emily Olsen and her hus- tions and the Olsens is that they to add welding, manufacturing band Eric found out just how want, “any child to be able to and construction classes to hard it was when they started come to daycare,” said Emily. their list. having kids of their own. The The staff will be trained to The school has done their Olsen’s have three young boys accommodate any needs that research and applied for grants and said that fi nding childcare a child may have. The environ- to help offset some of the costs for all of them has been a ment will also be an inclusive associated with building a new Tea Area School District offers al- challenge. After living in Tea for one in which all children will program. The largest part of the ternative classes for its students in the past 10 years the Olsens be welcome. The curriculum program was building a new welding, construction and manufac- decided that since they were will focus on emotional and shop on the north side of the turing. Top photo shows the welding booths designed by DeGeest Steel having a hard time fi nding child- social development, along with school grounds. This building Works of Tea. At right and below, care maybe other parents were communication skills. was possible due to a workforce construction students work on the too. This was how the idea for The center is filling up grant through the state of South student built house. the new daycare center came fast stated Emily, however Dakota. Along with the grant about. they do have a few spots left received, the school has built The program is also support- Bright Foundations will be if anyone is still looking for partnerships with local busi- ed by local business, Weisser the newest childcare center childcare. nesses throughout the commu- Distributing. They have donated in Tea with an opening date BRIGHT FOUNDATIONS | Page 2 nity who have donated time and tools to the program as well. materials to help the students Along with local businesses have the proper space and tools providing help, there are mul- to learn the necessary skills to tiple organizations who are Volunteer for COVID-19 continue into these fi elds long assisting with the program. The after high school. Home Builders Association, as vaccination response One business is DeGeest well as, Builders First Source Steel Works. DeGeest not only are assisting with the construc- Last week, the South Dakota end,” said Secretary of Health designed and built the welding tion program. The construction Department of Health (DOH) re- Kim Malsam-Rysdon. “Since booths, but they also donated classes are led by Adam Larson. leased a volunteer registration the beginning of the pandemic some of the welding machines SCHOOL DISTRICT | Page 2 portal where residents from there is not a week that goes that the students are currently across the state can register by in which we are not asked, using to learn how to weld with, to assist with COVID-19 vac- ‘how can I help?’—this is part of said welding and manufactur- cination efforts. While South what makes South Dakota such ing teacher Todd Gannon. Dakota is among those states a great place to call home. We Todd Gannon said, “The leading in vaccine distribution work with what we have, while greatest part is watching these and administration nationwide, helping as many as we can. I kids come in and not have any an effective and streamlined encourage state residents to idea how to do any of this and volunteer pool that is willing sign up today.” by the end of the year they and able to assist will be key Volunteers who register on as vaccination efforts are ex- the portal can select what are able to create something panded. This becomes even type of volunteer work they are amazing.” more important as federal seeking and answer simple Gannon was referring to a vaccine allocation is expected questions as to the skills and fi repits that some of the welding to increase in the weeks and experience they are offering. and manufacturing students months ahead. All are encouraged to apply, have been working on. These “The Department of Health even those without a medical fi repits will be available for pur- and our hospital partners are background. Registration only chase during an auction set to responding to an outpour in takes a few minutes, and this in- take place later this year to help support and willingness to help formation will be vetted by staff raise funds for the program. in bringing this pandemic to an COVID 19 VOLUNTEER | Page 7 Ritter becomes Titan girls’ all-time leading scorer Tea Area earns wins over Madison, Western Christian

By Anne Homan Adam Schorzmann. “She’s of tough losses to Aberdeen On Friday, Jan. 29 the Tea such a competitor and it’s Central and O’Gorman and we Area High School girls used a great having a girl on your team needed to get back on track 29-10 second quarter advan- with that type of passion and doing the things that we talked tage to surge ahead against commitment. It’s really a great about in the pre-season,” said Madison and never look back, feat and I’m extremely proud Schorzmann. “I thought defen- taking the 78-41 win. Madison, of her. I think she sets the tone sively we were really good. We who never led in the game, for our whole program with how contested every shot and made shot just over 29 percent in the competitive she is and I know them think before they put up a game. The Titans shot over 54 more than the points she just shot and when you get the op- percent in the game. wants to win... at everything. posing offense to do that then A highlight of the night was That really boosts our program it effects their whole rhythm.” Olivia Ritter’s 17 points scored, and makes us better.” On Tuesday, Feb. 2 the Ti- making her the school’s new Ritter also had fi ve rebounds, tans hosted Western Christian, all-time leading scorer. Going one assist and two steals in the IA and things were close early into the game at Madison, Rit- game. but the Titans never trailed in ter needed just three points to Also scoring in double digits the game and pulled away in pass Karlee McKinney for the against Madison were the Ti- the fourth, getting the 62-48 girls basketball all-time career tans’ Katie Vasecka and Brynn victory. scoring record. She entered the Schupner. Vasecka finished “The game against Western game with 1,300 points. with 25 points in the game, Christian was a game where we Tea Area High School girls’ grabbed seven rebounds and needed to be mentally ready. basketball career scoring re- had two steals. Schupner had We knew they wanted to be cord was previous held by McK- ten points, seven rebounds, physical, even on the offensive inney who had 1,302 points. three assists and two steals. end. They like to run the drib- Ritter’s performance on Friday Cassidy Gors finished with ble-drive offense and we need- night pushed her to 1,317 nine points, two rebounds, one ed to match that physicality,” points. assist and one steal. Kendra said Schorzmann. “I thought in “Liv got the record pretty Mckinney, Mara Grant, and the second quarter we got frus- early in the game and Madison Stella Peterson each had four trated with their ability to get to was great about it and let us points. Lexi Coy had three the rim and in the second half acknowledge her during the points and Grace Stansbury I thought we did a much better game. Typically with something had two points. Grant led the job of defending it.” like that it could get to a player team in steals with three in the For Tea Area, Vasecka led and they might press a little game. the way with 22 points, eight bit because it’s a big accom- “Madison was a game that rebounds, one assist and two plishment. Liv just seemed to we wanted to prove to our- steals. go about the business of bas- selves what kind of team we GIRLS BASKETBALL | Page 10 Olivia Ritter makes her way to the hoop against Western Christian on Tuesday night in Tea. Ritter recently became the ketball,” said Titan head coach really have. We took a couple team’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Karlee McKinney. Photo by Anne Homan

TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 5, 2021 NEWS • 2

District 6 Legislative coffees in Tea, 1:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 6

Constituents in District 6 will have two chances to hear from their local Legislators this weekend. Two Legislative coffees are planned for District 6. The fi rst will be the Sioux Falls Chamber coffee at Southeast Technical College. This will include Districts 6, 9 and 13 and will be held Saturday, February 6 at 10 a.m. Those attending the Legisla- tive Coffee in person are required to wear masks and follow Tea man facing charges after Lincoln County pursuit social distancing guidelines. The event can also be watched via livestream on the Sioux Falls Chamber’s Facebook page. Lincoln County Sheriff's Of- suit, the suspect drove through one of the suspects was armed charges in Turner County from District 6 Legislators will also host another Legislative fi ce reported that on Tuesday, multiple fi elds and farm places with a gun. More resources, the incident. coffee on Saturday, February 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Tea City Hall. Feb. 2 at 12:12 p.m., a Lincoln in an attempt to elude law including Sioux Falls PD SWAT, Passengers, 35 year-old Those attending are required to wear masks. County Deputy attempted to enforcement. While driving South Dakota Highway Patrol Cody Phrommany and 24 year- stop a black 2008 Ford F150 through a farm in Turner Coun- SWAT, and negotiators with old Catelynn Thu, were also on the northern edge of Har- ty, the suspect vehicle struck Lincoln County and DCI, as well arrested on several warrants. risburg near 271st St. and a person who was in the yard. as two armored vehicles, were The victim who was struck by Cliff Ave. for multiple traffic Shortly after this, the South called in to assist. The standoff the vehicle in the farm yard was Bright Foundations violations. The vehicle failed Dakota Highway Patrol was able lasted just over four and a half taken to a local hospital with to stop for the deputy and a to successfully perform a PIT hours before the SWAT teams non-life-threatening injuries. to open late February pursuit ensued. maneuver (pursuit intervention were able to use less lethal Lincoln County Sheriff’s The pursuit went through technique) and stop the vehicle munitions to get the suspects Office said that they would BRIGHT FOUNDATIONS | From 1 all spots full there will be up to the city limits of Harrisburg at a near the intersection of 461st to exit the vehicle without in- like to thank the South Dakota If someone is looking for 15 staff to accommodate the high rate of speed. It continued Ave. and 279th St. The vehicle cident. Highway Patrol, Sioux Falls PD, preschool there are only one number of children attending through central Lincoln County was partially disabled by the PIT It was later learned that the Canton PD, Lennox PD, South to two spots left, but the rest the daycare. for several miles and reached but was able to drive into the suspect vehicle had substitute Dakota Game Fish & Parks, of the rooms do have openings. The Olsens are excited to speeds of 100 mph. During the middle of a fi eld where it fi nally plates and was stolen out of Turner County Sheriff’s Offi ce, The facility will not be fi lling put the finishing touches on pursuit, the suspect attempted stopped (pictured above). Sioux Falls last week. Lincoln Centerville PD, Lincoln County up to capacity either. While the new center and can’t wait to run several vehicles off the Attempts to get the occu- County Deputies arrested Chaz Highway Department, DCI, the state allows the teachers for the children to arrive at the roadway. Multiple agencies pants out of the vehicle were Vanorman, the 38 year-old Parker Ambulance, Lennox to have 15 students to one end of the month. If you have were called in to assist with unsuccessful and a standoff male driver from rural Tea, on Ambulance, and Dave’s Towing teacher in the preschool room questions or are interested in the pursuit. ensued. During the standoff, multiple charges, including for their assistance. there will be 15 students and childcare you can fi nd Bright The pursuit went through the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Offi ce DUI, aggravated eluding, pos- All persons are considered two teachers. The Olsens want Foundations on Facebook. city limits of Worthing and con- received information that one session of stolen property, and innocent until proven guilty. to make sure that the students The new daycare will be lo- tinued into Turner County for of the occupants was possibly multiple other traffi c charges. have enough room to learn cated at 815 Gateway Ln, Tea, several miles. During the pur- being held hostage, and that Vanorman also faces multiple and grow. Once the center has near Lauriebelles. School District off ers GFP Seeking Comments on Canada Goose Plan PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota geese in South Dakota have ation and adoption. emailed to canadagooseplan@ unique classes for students Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is from now through March 5, A draft of the action plan can state.sd.us. Comments must be seeking comments on a draft 2021, to provide suggestions be found online at https://gfp. received by March 5, 2021 and SCHOOL DISTRICT | From 1 closely with Southeast Tech- revision of the resident Canada and comments on the draft sd.gov/management-plans/ include your full name and city nical College in Sioux Falls to Many students and parents goose action plan, which was action plan. A fi nal draft of the under “Plans Up for Revision”. of residence. might know Larson as a social develop all of the programs. last updated in 2016. revised plan is scheduled to be Written comments on the studies teacher and Larson The coursework was developed All individuals interested in presented to the GFP Commis- plan can be sent to 523 E. Cap- still does teach social studies with their assistance. Preheim the management of Canada sion in April for their consider- itol Ave., Pierre, S.D. 57501, or for three periods during the stated that both schools are school day. working towards developing a However, Larson owns his stronger program in the future www.teachiropractic.com own construction business on with the hope that the students Tea Area School Board the side during the summer will be able to graduate from months, and now teaches three the classes with a certifi cate. to meet February 8 periods of construction classes. The welding, manufacturing Larson works closely with and construction programs Tea Area School Board is Update; New Business - Board Builders First Source on the would not be possible if not for scheduled to meet Monday, Recognition, Resignations, New home building project as Build- the hard work of many people February 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Hires, TASK Annual Renewal Dr. Christopher W. Lane, Chiropractic Sports Physician ers First Source is supplying all and the continued support of at the Tea Area District Educa- Report; Administrative Report the materials for the project. the community, Preheim said. tion Center, located at 131 N. - Public School Exemptions, Located at 725 E. Figzel Ct., #104, Tea, SD Larson and the students are He would like to thank those Poplar Ave., Tea, SD. Instructional Growth Update 605.498.5100 the ones who are putting the in the community who have Agenda items include: Call - NWEA; Board Committee home together. helped in any way get this pro- to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Reports — Sprouts, TASK, Preheim stated that the gram started and continue to Approval of Agenda ; Con- Library, Finance, Legislative, school was fortunate to work help as it goes through the day fl ict Disclosure ; Public Input ; Construction/Land , Contin- with Builders First Source be- to day motions and grows into Consent Agenda - Approval of uous School Improvement; the future. 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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 5, 2021 OPINION • 3 Inside this week… Stafford, Goff trade places; Super Bowl Sunday ahead

elcome to six his past Sunday picks, this means they will go going anywhere. But when you gave us a taste seven straight years without a have someone who wants to more weeks of From the Speaking winter! I can of what all future fi rst round pick. leave so badly, you have to Editor Sundays are going Was it the right move? Only imagine that Houston would confi rm reports T of Sports W Kelli Bultena to be like following the Super time will tell. But I like the listen to potential trade op- that the furry little groundhog Anne Homan did indeed see his shadow. Bowl—football-less. I, for one, move in the sense the Rams portunities. It’s been rumored Ah well, what else do we was not a fan. are willing to go for it—to try that Houston would want at Despite the lack of NFL something to get to the ulti- least two fi rst round picks, have to do — at least you ality this weekend, when late agencies, and am thankful games, there was still some mate goal—the Super Bowl. two second round picks and have the paper to read! This Saturday night it was report- the ending was a peaceful signifi cant NFL news—espe- Reportedly, the Rams two young defensive starters. week’s issue is once again a ed that Detroit was trading one. cially for those living in my looked at trying to get Aaron There are plenty of teams out full paper. Matthew Stafford to the Rams This week’s story about Also this week, we have household. Rodgers before making the there eager for a quarterback updates from our local My son has been a fan of in exchange for two future fi rst move for Stafford. The Pack- and Watson has proven him- Tea Area School District’s round picks, a third round pick unique classes is a great South Dakota legislators. To the Rams since he was little—I ers made it known they were self as one of the top quarter- have no idea where I went and Jared Goff. Wow. not moving Rodgers. backs in the NFL right now. read. I think it highlights the fi nd contact information for I have to admit the trade your local representative or wrong. Both his dad and I The Texans have said Not worrying about their opportunity that our local surprised me. Not the fact senator, visit www.teaweekly. are avid Cowboys fan but, no similarly about their quarter- quarterback position are the students have, being able to that Goff was gone but the com and click on the “From matter what we did, he was back, Deshaun Watson. But two teams set to square off in take classes in fi elds that may fact they gave up two future someday turn into a career. the Capitol” under the extras determined to like the Rams— Watson has other feelings. the Super Bowl this Sunday— menu. Dallas wasn’t doing me any fi rst round picks for Stafford. Watson, who is only 25, has Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa As a graduate from Southeast I understand the Rams were Individuals in the area favors, NEVER winning, but made it clear he know longer Bay Bucs. Patrick Mahomes Technical myself (Graphic forced to make it as enticing should take note of the I digress. So with the Rams wants to play for the Texans. and Tom Brady are arguably Communications Associate as possible given the huge District 6 Legislative Coffees talking about moving on from That’s bad news for Houston. the best to play that position. Degree, 1997) I know the contract of Goff’s and the schedule to be held on Satur- Jared Goff, my son was, of It takes teams years to fi nd a It should be a great game benefi ts that a hands-on, real- Lions weren’t going to let day — one event will be held course, thinking of possible franchise quarterback and to and I’m looking forward to world education can offer. Stafford go without getting virtually, the other will be held replacements. actually have one that doesn’t having a Sunday with football A late addition to the paper something major in return. in-person at the Tea City Hall One brought up more than want to be there—ouch! again—even though it will be was the article on page 2 With the Rams dealing at 1:30 p.m. See details on once was Matt Stafford and Publicly the Texans con- the last one for a while (gulp). about the high-speed chase their two future fi rst round in Lincoln County. I applaud page 2. that possibility became a re- tinue to iterate Watson isn’t the cooperative effort among As always, thanks for the different law enforcement reading!

Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Just Blow with the Flow

By Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. fault, a steroid nasal spray or he feeling of pres- steroid pills can be used to sure and pain in decrease infl ammation and the front of the face swelling. A nasal steroid spray Taround the eyes is can also help treat a nasal all too familiar for millions polyp, helping to shrink the of Americans. Our sinuses polyp to aid in the circulation include four pairs of air-fi lled of air and mucous. For some cavities above and below people with chronic and recur- the eyes and behind the ring sinusitis, surgery is their nose. They are helpful for hu- best option and can provide midifying the air we breathe, welcome relief. resonating our voices, and Try this. Hold one nostril lightening the weight of our shut as you breathe in and out heads. However, the sinuses of the other. Now switch to the can be prone to infl ammation other nostril and breathe in and infection. and out. Chances are you can The mucous lining of the breathe more freely on one sinuses serves as an antimi- side compared to the other. crobial barrier to infection, Wait a few hours, try it again and little hairs called cilia help and chances are the opposite to sweep out unwanted bacte- side is more open. Congestion ria and viruses. Disruptions to in our nose naturally changes this system commonly come sides every four to six hours. from allergies and viruses. If If you fi nd that one side is the passageways get blocked, always blocked, then you may then bacteria can grow and want to see your primary doc- fl ourish in the moist, warm, tor or an ear, nose, and throat “The Little Things” mucous. specialist. Sinusitis is infl ammation of Our bodies are designed e all know that cool to behave like that, but the sinuses which can cause for fl ow. The fl ow of air, food, 2020 was a secretly he’s falling into the the full feeling behind the blood, waste, and even weird time for Movie same trap. eyes, pressure, and pain. If mucous keeps us healthy. the movie busi- A break in the case Next time you blow your nose, W Review left untreated, it can cause ness (as well as every other revolves around Albert Spar- fevers and a systemic re- remember you are helping the business), but the weirdness Bob Garver ma (Jared Leto), a creepy re- sponse from the body. Chronic natural movement of mucous, started back in January, be- pairman with a connection sinusitis, lasting more than so just “blow with the fl ow.” fore everything went haywire. to one of the victims. He three months, can be caused Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. is “Bad Boys for Life” made selling point is nothing more taunts Deke and Jimmy in by allergies, nasal polyps, part of The Prairie Doc® team $206 million at the domestic than a dearth of competition. the way that only the incred- ongoing infection, a deviated of physicians and currently box offi ce and wound up as The studios weren’t going to ibly guilty can when they’re nasal septum, pollutants, or practices family medicine in the biggest theatrical release make much money with these sure they can’t be caught. other conditions. Brookings, South Dakota. For of the year. Obviously that movies anyway, might as well But he’s falsely confessed One of the keys to treat- free and easy access to the achievement wouldn’t have capitalize on that advantage. to a murder before, and if ment and prevention of si- entire Prairie Doc® library, vis- held up to stronger competi- “The Little Things” is a de- he wasn’t the killer then, it nusitis is keeping the sinuses it www.prairiedoc.org and fol- tion had more blockbusters tective movie starring Denzel stands to reason that he’s open and draining. Nasal low Prairie Doc® on Facebook been allowed to open, but Washington and Rami Malek. not the killer now. Even saline, a saltwater mixture, featuring On Call with the it still counts. And even if it As with “The Marksman” and if he’s not, he’s guilty of can be used to help rinse out Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A didn’t sit atop the year-end Liam Neeson, the studio just obstruction, and I think he and open the sinuses and show streaming on Facebook list, it still would have made deserves anything bad that wants to sell you on its stars conditions. Due to a sched- can be just as effective as and broadcast on SDPB most more money than any fi lm to without doing much to sell the happens to him, but the law uling confl ict, I had to settle antibiotics. If allergies are at Thursdays at 7 p.m. central. ever open in January by nearly fi lm’s style or story. Denzel says he has rights. Deke and $60 million (movies like Jimmy bend the rules collect- for watching this at home on plays Joe “Deke” Deacon, HBO Max. It certainly saved “American Sniper” that tech- a veteran cop visiting his ing evidence and interrogat- nically opened in December ing Sparma, who gets a sick me time, but it’s just not the old haunt of Los Angeles in same as seeing a movie on and then went wide in January 1990. Malek is Jimmy Baxter, pleasure out of seeing the two What are you waiting for? don’t count). The point is that the big screen, even one as a young hotshot detective get fl ustered over him. Then disposable as this. If you January is traditionally not on the hunt for a serial killer. one of them gets really sloppy, the time for juggernauts like making a decision way too can, try to see this movie in a Deke can’t help but compare theater, which sure could use $40/ “Bad Boys for Life.” It’s a time Jimmy’s current charge with dumb for a professional detec- tive, and things go south. your business right now. Or 52 ISSUES YEAR for certain fl ops to become an unsolved case he worked better yet, see a better movie OR $50 OUT lesser fl ops because they are fi ve years ago – a murderer The fi rst three quarters like “News of the World” or PRINT & E-EDITION OF STATE able to be the big new release with… let’s say two or three of “The Little Things” are on weekends no other studio boring and the last act relies “Promising Young Woman.” victims. Deke went crazy from Grade: C- www.teaweeekly.com wanted – for good reason. In the case, suffering a heart on staggering stupidity. The that way, 2021 is a return to cast does what they can with “The Little Things” is play- attack and alienating the ing in theaters and stream- or call 213-0049 tradition. We’ve only had two rest of the department. He this material, but not even new movies this year: “The three Oscar-winning actors ing on HBO Max. The fi lm is agrees to help Jimmy with the rated R for violent/disturbing Marksman,” from last week, new case, but warns him not can elevate this drivel beyond and “The Little Things” from a C-. Then again, I didn’t see images, language and full to become obsessed like he nudity. Its running time is 127 this week. Both fi lms’ biggest did. Jimmy acts like he’s too the fi lm under the best of minutes.

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 5, 2021 COMMUNITY • 4

Tea Area students celebrate 100 days of school Tea Area Legacy Elementary recently celebrated 100 days of school. Students were encouraged to dress up like 100 year olds. Tea Area Legacy noted on Facebook about reaching 100 days, “The 2020-21 School Year presents unique challenges of making accommodations so we can all still be in school together. We could not have made it here without the patience and understanding of our Titan Families as we navigate what ‘being in school’ looks like this year. Thank you!” Scouts work towards Postcards from the Past with Luella DeJong Arrow of Light The question has been asked “Where was the original Lutheran church?” It was located on the Tea Area second year Webe- northwest corner of 3rd and Mary. If you look at the corner now you would probably think “ no way”. lo enjoyed a learning adventure The house in the picture above was the parsonage. It is still there. The church was fi rst located in at the Old Courthouse Museum the country southeast of Tea. This church was built in 1897. They later added a basement and later in Sioux Falls. yet, added a balcony in the church. Originally, it only had a cellar to hold the coal furnace. There The Scouts are working on was no running water, bathroom, or even a coat rack. Sunday School was for school age children their requirements needed for and held in the pews of the church with a few pews separating each class. Of course most classes Arrow of Light, which will bridge only had maybe fi ve or six students. them from Cub Scouts to Tea Are you enjoying a “Time For Tea” book? If not contact a Historical Society member to purchase Area Pack #99 BSAs. one. Learn Tea history while staying home due to COVID. Pictured at right is Korbyn Hansen earns academic Kistler, Tristan Bogenrie, Jesse ◆ Obituaries ◆ Godber, Brett Stucky, Ryker honors at St. Cloud Herman and Oliver Gade. Marjo Dannen St. Cloud Technical & Com- munity College congratulates 1939-2021 Kjerstin Hansen from Tea for her academic achievement Fall Marjo Dannen, 81, died 2020. She earned recognition Friday, January 29, 2021, at on the Dean’s list for a grade Sanford USD Medical Center, point average of 3.5 to 3.99. Sioux Falls, SD. AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Services will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at Chancellor Reformed SD Association of Embrace Church https://risensaviortea.org Sunday: Sunday Divine Service, 9 a.m.; Sun- Church at 1:30 p.m. Offi ciating 720 Figzel Court, Tea will be the Rev. Marc de Waard. Towns and Townships 213-3333, iamembrace.com/tea day School / Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers are Marjo’s grand- Campus Pastor: Travis Waltner children. Interment will be in off er scholarships Sunday: Worship 8:45, 10 & 11:15 a.m. West Prairie Lutheran Church, ELCA the Lennox Cemetery. SDATAT is offering a $1000 A maximum of 50% of each campus’ building 46788 282nd St., Lennox Marjo Beth Ulfers was born and a $500 scholarship to two capacity for each service is currently being fol- 647-5923; On Facebook July 22, 1939, on the family senior high school students lowed. Masks are encouraged, but not required. Pastor Jon Hallenbeck Ask farm near Chancellor, SD, the who reside in South Dakota, Services continued to be streamed at 8:45, Sunday: Service starts at 9 a.m. daughter of Edward and Tillie currently attend a South Dako- 10 & 11:15 a.m. Live services found on Face- (Jurgens) Ulfers. She grew up ta public, private, or parochial book, YouTube and iamembrace.com/online. Southtown Fellowship here and attended Chancellor high school or home school 116 Main St., Worthing District #87 rural school before program and live in a town Living Hope Community Church 605-372-0060, Southtownchurch.com graduating from Chancellor or township that is a current 305 E. Brian, Tea 498-5876 Pastor Jerry Miller High School in 1957. member of SDATAT. The student Pastor Wayne Reed Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. On March 28, 1959, she must use the scholarship for a Sunday: 9am Sunday School (for ages 5 years was united in marriage with college, university, or vocation- and up); 10am Sunday Worship Service In person Gary Dannen at their farm near ing, and collecting spoons. al school in South Dakota. as well as Facebook Live St. Magdalen Catholic Church Chancellor, where the couple Above all, Marjo loved and The essay topic for this year Weekly: Wednesday, Sept 16 -Youth Groups 417 E 6th Ave, Lennox resided. Marjo was a devoted cared for her family. is “Inquire about the role a 6:45 PM-7:30PM *Note time changes*; Free pro- 647-2187, stmagdalenlennox.parishesonline.com wife and mother who worked Marjo was preceded in death township board member or gram-Ages 5 years-High School. Due to Covid, will Father Martin Lawrence alongside Gary with the farm- by her parents, an infant son city councilman plays in their not be serving meals yet. Doors open at 6:40PM, Sunday: Mass, 10:30am ing and milking operation. She and her siblings, John Ulfers, township or city by interview- masks are required for inside activities. Please Weekly: Wednesday: Mass, 9am (except fi rst also worked for many years in a casualty of the Vietnam War, ing a member of one of those pick up your kids by 7:35PM. By taking precau- Wednesday of the month when it is in Canton); the restaurant at Larry’s Truck and Jewel Sweeter. boards” A copy of the applica- tions, we hope to continue meeting in person. Friday: 9am Stop near the I-29 Tea exit and Grateful for having shared tion can be acquired by going Call for more details; Wednesday: 9AM Moms later worked in laundry and her life are her husband, Gary; online to www.sdtownships. in Prayer; Thursday: 6:30AM-Men’s Fellowship First English Lutheran Church – NALC housekeeping at the Lennox children: Gale (Penny) Dannen, com. Group; Continue to watch the Tea Weekly for 120 E. 2nd Ave., Lennox Good Samaritan Society. Tea; Joy (Paul) Schreurs, Len- updates and future events. 647-5140, www.felclennox.org Marjo was a member of the nox; Timothy Dannen, Chan- Pastor Hugh Brewer Community Sunday, February 7th: 9:30 am Worship Chancellor Reformed Church cellor; Todd (Robin) Dannen, Tea Trinity Lutheran Church and the Chancellor American Chancellor; Jill (Reuben) Brown, Service with Holy Communion, in-person and 335 W 1st St., Tea live-streamed; 10:45 am Sunday School Legion Auxiliary as well as a Lennox; and Mary (Travis Irwin) CALENDAR 498-2343, teatrinity.org Gold Star Sister. She volun- Dannen, Chancellor; 15 grand- Wednesday, February 10th: 7:30 am Breakfast Pastor Tom Opoien & Deacon Christie Meier with Your Bible; 5:30 pm Confi rmation Class; teered as a Girl Scout Leader children; nine great-grandchil- Sunday: Worship services in the sanctuary, and sold Watkin’s products as dren; brother Stuart (Frances) THURSDAY, FEB. 4 6:30 pm Middle School Youth Group at Second Boys Basketball @ West 8am & 10:30am; Facebook live worship at Reformed; 7:45 pm High School Youth Group at an independent consultant. Ulfers, Eagan, MN; as well as 10:30am She enjoyed embroidery, camp- other relatives and friends. Central, C-5pm; JV-6:15pm; Second Reformed V-7:30pm Wrestling @ Parkston, St. Nicholas Catholic Church First Baptist Church 5pm 140 W. Brian St., Tea SD HWY 44, Chancellor 498-5792 or 498-2110, www.stnicholastea.org 647-2150, www.fi rstbaptistchurchchancellor.org What’s For Lunch? SATURDAY, FEB. 6 Father Tom Fitzpatrick Rev. Jason Haas Girls Basketball @ Mad- Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; Sunday, February 7: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; ison, Dak XII/NEC Confer- Weekly Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Tea Area School District ence Clash: Tea Area vs. and Friday 8 a.m. JrK-5th Grade Lunch Menu Parkston, 3:15pm EDITOR’S NOTE: This listing provided at no Risen Savior Lutheran Church charge to area churches. All updates should be Visit www.teaschools.k12.sd.us TUESDAY, FEB. 9 1401 N. Main Ave., Tea, 498-5050 emailed to [email protected] or by phone: for 6th-12th grade menus Boys Basketball @ Crof- Pastor Jonah Domenichelli 605-647-2284. ton, NE, 7pm Feb. 8: Hot dog with bun, tater tots, pineapples, milk WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 This church directory is brought to you by the following sponsors: No School, President’s Feb. 9: Soft shell taco, carrots, slushie fruit cup, milk Day Break Member Exchange THURSDAY, FEB. 11 FDIC Insurance Agency Feb. 10: No School No School, President’s Serving the insurance needs Day Break Tea, SD 335 W. 1st St. Tea, SD of this area since 1928 Feb. 11: No School Events calendar brought to you 605-368-2051 844-368-2051 498-2343 FREE QUOTES WITH NO OBLIGATION. as a public service by: Member teatrinity.org 206 S. Main, Lennox in Lennox, 647-2261 FDIC email: [email protected] 647-2853 Feb. 12: No School EXCHANGE

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TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 5, 2021 COMMUNITY / SPORTS • 5 Titan wrestlers capture fi rst at Parker Tournament, set record for team points scored The Tea Area High School Hulverson (Tea Area) over Chase wrestling team continues to Hanson (Stanley County) (Dec 8-6) enjoy success this season, 120- Quarterfinals - Maddix most recently setting a school Slykhuis (Tea Area) received a record for team points scored bye; Semifi nals - Maddix Slykhu- is (Tea Area) over Alfred Franken- in a single tournament. On hoff (Chester) (Fall 1:45); 1st Place Saturday, Jan. 30 the Titans Match - Maddix Slykhuis (Tea Area) competed in the Parker Tour- over Dylan McGregor (McCook nament, earning 206.5 team Central/Montrose) (TF 21-6 5:59); points to claim fi rst place as a Quarterfi nals - Sam Werdel (Tea team. This set a school record. Area) received a bye Individually, Quincy Hulverson, 126- Quarterfi nals - Wyatt Stun- Maddix Slykhuis, Wyatt Stun- tebeck (Tea Area) over Quinlan tebeck, Connor Eimers, Sam Olesen (Parker) (Fall 1:01); Semifi - Werdel, and Griffen Schnider all nals - Wyatt Stuntebeck (Tea Area) over Jessy Stalford (Chester) (Fall claimed their weight class titles 0:30); 1st Place Match - Wyatt at Parker and Jackson Tschetter Stuntebeck (Tea Area) over Weston and Preston Eimers earned run- Remmers (McCook Central/Mon- ner-up honors. Carson Lohr and trose) (Dec 6-1) Isaac Johnson each finished 132- Quarterfinals - Connor third in their respective weight Eimers (Tea Area) over Forfeit classes and Matthew Halbur Forfeit (McCook Central/Mon- also reached the podium for trose) (For.); Semifi nals - Connor the Titans, earning fourth in his Eimers (Tea Area) over Brock Gis- weight class. selbeck (Hamlin) (Fall 3:13); 1st Place Match - Connor Eimers (Tea Complete results from the Area) over Trey Frost (Stanley Coun- Parker Tournament are as ty) (Fall 5:07) follows: 138- Semifinals - Sam Wer- Montrose) (Fall 5:43) ik (Tea Area) received a bye; Cons. son (Tea Area) (Fall 2:19); Cons. Reiniger (Tea Area) (Dec 5-2); Cons. 106—Quarterfinals - Jackson del (Tea Area) over Colton Brady 160- Quarterfinals - Jake Semis - Dominic Constant (Deuel) Semis - Isaac Johnson (Tea Area) Round 1 - Cayden Reiniger (Tea Tschetter (Tea Area) over Carter (Stanley County) (Fall 5:01); 1st Stone (Parker) over Matthew Hal- over Gavin Van Emmerik (Tea Area) over Mason Gray (Sisseton) (Fall Area) over Hannah Goodhart (Sis- Jutting (Hamlin) (Fall 0:44); Semifi - Place Match - Sam Werdel (Tea bur (Tea Area) (Fall 0:47); Cons. (Fall 2:50) 0:36); 3rd Place Match - Isaac seton) (Fall 1:39); Cons. Semis nals - Jackson Tschetter (Tea Area) Area) over Josh Long (Sisseton) Round 1 - Matthew Halbur (Tea 182- Quarterfinals - Preston Johnson (Tea Area) over Michael - Elliott Chase (McCook Central/ over Holden Hawkins (Sisseton) (Fall 1:50) Area) over Mason Schultz (Sis- Eimers (Tea Area) received a bye; Stevenson (Hamlin) (Dec 5-4) Montrose) over Cayden Reiniger (Dec 9-4); 1st Place Match - Trys- 152- Quarterfinals - Carson seton) (Fall 1:37); Cons. Semis Semifi nals - Preston Eimers (Tea 220- Quarterfinals - Griffen (Tea Area) (Dec 7-2) tan Traupel (McCook Central/Mon- Lohr (Tea Area) over Will Rotert (Mc- - Matthew Halbur (Tea Area) over Area) over Zaul Centeno (Parker) Schnider (Tea Area) received a bye; trose) over Jackson Tschetter (Tea The Titans were scheduled Cook Central/Montrose) (Fall 4:47); Layne Hess (Chester) (Fall 3:14); (Dec 7-2); 1st Place Match - Jacobi Semifi nals - Griffen Schnider (Tea to compete in the Parkston Area) (MD 11-0) Semifi nals - Russell Sheets (Sioux 3rd Place Match - Logan Raap (Mc- Krouse (McCook Central/Mon- Area) over Forfeit Forfeit (McCook 113—Quarterfinals - Quincy Valley) over Carson Lohr (Tea Area) Round Robin on Thursday, Feb. Cook Central/Montrose) over Mat- trose) over Preston Eimers (Tea Central/Montrose) (For.); 1st Place 4 and will compete in the Mil- Hulverson (Tea Area) over Forfeit (Fall 2:17); Cons. Semis - Carson thew Halbur (Tea Area) (Fall 2:30) Area) (Fall 0:24) Match - Griffen Schnider (Tea bank Triangular on Thursday, Forfeit (Parker) (For.); Semifi nals Lohr (Tea Area) over Brian Blach- 170- Quarterfinals - Logan 195- Quarterfi nals - Isaac John- Area) over Levi Wieman (Parker) - Quincy Hulverson (Tea Area) ford (Deuel) (Fall 1:10); 3rd Place Bridges (Parker) over Gavin Van son (Tea Area) over Forfeit Forfeit (Fall 3:17) Feb. 11. over Ian Metz (Sisseton) (Fall Match - Carson Lohr (Tea Area) Emmerik (Tea Area) (Dec 15-11); (Deuel) (For.); Semifi nals - Charlie 285- Quarterfinals - Connor Team members are pictured above 0:40); 1st Place Match - Quincy over Will Rotert (McCook Central/ Cons. Round 1 - Gavin Van Emmer- Patten (Parker) over Isaac John- Logan (Sioux Valley) over Cayden following their Parker win. ★ATHLETE OF wWEEK ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ First Dakota scholarship applications available Connor Eimers Caden Ellingson First Dakota National Bank First Dakota is making an announces the 2021-2022 investment in you to help pay This week’s Titan Athlete of This week’s Titan Athlete of First Dakota Scholarship ap- your educational expenses. the Week for wrestling is Con- the Week for boys’ basketball plications are available. First All applicants must have a nor Eimers. Connor, a junior is Caden Ellingson. Caden, a Dakota understands the im- First Dakota Checking account wrestling at 132 pounds, was senior center, was nominated portance of higher education. to qualify. Applications need to nominated by head coach John by head coach Drew Weber. We support our communities be postmarked by March 10, Niesen. This past week, Connor Against Sioux Falls Christian, and the youth within them. 2021. Contact any First Dakota earned his 100th win, pinned Caden scored 12 points and First Dakota is proud to of- location for an application or his way through a tournament, grabbed six rebounds and in fer scholarships ranging from download at FirstDakota.com/ and broke the school record the match-up against Sisseton, $1,000 - $5,000 up to a total scholarship. for near falls, going 5-0 on the Caden scored eight points and of $20,000. First Dakota was founded week. had 15 rebounds. There are many reasons why in 1872 and holds the first “Connor helps encourage “Caden is a win-first play- you should apply for the First bank charter issued in all of others and is like having anoth- er and an excellent, unself- Dakota Scholarship: The cost Dakota Territory. It has 18 er coach in the room. He also ish teammate,” said Weber. “ of college or technical school full-service banking locations in stepped up to help officiate is a great leader by example, Caden is one of the hardest tuition and housing is more 13 South Dakota cities. It also our Middle School / JV tour- setting the pace on drills, doing workers on the team. He is very than it used to be. The First has six loan production offi ces nament,” said Niesen. “As one the right things off the mat, and driven to success. Basketball doesn’t stop him from giving Dakota scholarship is money throughout South Dakota and of our team captains, Connor puts in a ton of extra work.” is not his fi rst sport, but that everything he has for the team.” you don’t have to pay back! Nebraska. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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Bank, Help Wanted-Assessor $99.00; Auditor’s $10,487.21; FICA for the current Board members and “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Motion car- of the 5th PM, Lincoln County, South Pmb 0112,Executive Mgmt Fin Off, 552.93, Medicare 129.31, SDRS reminded the Clerk that his spot on ried. Dakota., LINCOLN COUNTY Micrographic Supplies/Serv $586.06; 629.23 the Sioux Valley Regional Railroad COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: a/k/a Lincoln Co. Parcel Nexstar Broadcasting, Dba Kelo, Treasurer’s $16,726.41; FICA Authority needs to be filled. Gillespie Wendy Sweeter, 4-H Advisor, in- #100.50.64.K016 Hlp Wntd/Dsply-Trgtn/Fcbk Trgtn 957.70, Medicare 223.97, SDRS also spoke of his surprise at the oath formed the Board of the necessary Bids shall be publicly opened and 2021 SPRING LOAD LIMITS $3,009.00; Emc Insurance Compa- 1003.58 not being completed in the Commis- facts pertaining to a Memorandum of read between 8:35 a.m. and adjourn- LINCOLN COUNTY HIGHWAYS nies, General Linebacker $2,000.00; States Attorney’s $41,340.49; sion Chambers. Understanding before them. Sweeter ment of the March 2, 2021 Lincoln Menards-East, Tape/Snap Blade/Poly FICA 2,285.54, Medicare 534.50, A Lincoln County resident from the also gave a presentation on the 4-H County Commission Meeting Please be advised that the Lincoln Insul $231.33; Dell Marketing Lp, SDRS 2,433.42 Tea area repeated dislike of how the activities, program, participation, and The bid form and specifications County Highway Department will be 27”Dell Monitors $552.62; Tyler Tech- Gen Gov Bldg $14,971.55; FICA oaths were handled and expressed fundraising efforts in 2020. that must be used are available from posting the following load limits on nologies Inc, Incode Annl Fees&Svc/ 796.69, Medicare 186.32, SDRS her sadness about it. She also spoke RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED the Lincoln County Auditor at the designated County roads in accor- Sftwre $57,938.86; Us Bank, Pwr 898.29 of Commissioner Poppens’ absence to approve and authorize the Chair to above-address or at www.lincoln- dance with SDCL 32-14-6. Strp/Rllr/Usb/Sftwre/Wrlss $931.00; DOE $28,516.72; FICA 1,578.57, and asked about his residence. Ad- execute the 2021 Memorandum of countysd.org under Notices. The limits on Lincoln County High- Security Labs Llc, Website Leasing/ Medicare 369.17, SDRS 1,672.13 ditionally, this individual commented Understanding with SDSU Exten- Lincoln County reserves the right ways shall be set at seven (7) Tons Hosting $329.00; Us Bank, Recerti- ROD $7,850.74; FICA 492.78, on the new seating order. sion for 4-H. MOTION by Arends to reject any or all bids, waive techni- per axle, 40 Tons Max, on designated fication Fee $269.00; Well365, Llc, Medicare 115.25, SDRS 436.98 Commissioner Arends voiced and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: calities and make awards as deemed asphalt surfaced highways and six (6) Wellness Portal/Coaching $1,693.75; VSO $2,033.61; FICA 102.97, disagreement with a Lincoln County “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” to be in the best interest of Lincoln tons per axle on gravel roads during Motorola Inc, Microphone/Charger Medicare 24.08, SDRS 122.02 Zoning Ordinance Section 17.04 re- Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. County, SD. If a bid is accepted, the the spring thaw period WHEN load $894.00; Two Way Solutions Inc, GIS $4,902.40; FICA 264.46, garding political signs needing to be RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED tax deed property will be conveyed to limit signs are in place. This axle Klick Fast Single Molle $45.00; Pen- Medicare 61.85, SDRS 294.14 taken down 5 days after an election. to table the request to replacement a the successful bidder by Quit Claim weight limit is applicable to trailers nington Co Jail, Prisoner Transport IT $5,723.20; FICA 333.74, Medi- Commissioner Landeen commented beacon at the Marv Skie Lincoln Deed upon payment in full. and wagons as well as motorized $513.46; Cdw-G Inc, Rugged Key- care 78.05, SDRS 343.39 that this topic wasn’t proper for Pub - County Airport until January 26th in Dated this 26th day of January vehicles. boards/Consl Uti $1,834.24; Eastgate HR $3,012.00; FICA 176.86, lic Comment under policy section 8 hopes a representative from Legacy 2021. Serious and expensive damage Towing & Storage, Tow- Blue Honda Medicare 41.36, SDRS 180.72 and stated a Point of Order. Arends Aviation will be able to attend to Sheri Lund can occur to our highway system if Civic $250.00; Dave’s Service & WIC $316.48; FICA 19.62, objected to the Public Comment explain and Engineering Consultant Lincoln County Auditor Load limits are exceeded. Load limits Repair, Oil Change #15-2 $43.75; Medicare 4.59 Policy and Point of Order. Landeen can comment. MOTION by Arends Published twice at the approxi- will be removed at the earliest pos- Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, Ac- Sheriff’s $66,616.97; FICA suggested the policy be addressed and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: mate cost of $30.50. (2-4, 2-11) sible date, but may stay on through cessories/Pants $514.90; Lincoln Co 3,962.80, Medicare 926.78, SDRS and changed. Commissioner Schmidt “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” April 30, depending upon weather Sheriff, Transfer Em To Jail Brdng 4,671.94 suggested the topic be added to the Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. and road conditions. $150.00; Voyager Fleet Systems County 4-H $3,145.24; FICA next agenda so it can be discussed COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Please be advised that the South Inc, Fuel Statement-Dec $4,542.01; 187.70, Medicare 43.90, SDRS further. Ben Schultz from HDR informed the Dakota Motor Carrier Services have Us Bank, Vrtx Vprs/Wthrtch/Hlp 188.71 REGULAR BUSINESS: Board of the necessary facts pertain- (TRUCK: A) 2003 Sterling M8500 been requested to enforce weight Wntd/Sples $5,568.97; Falls Com- P & Z $11,328.62; FICA 669.91, COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: ing to a temporary easement request dump truck limitations on all Lincoln County munity Health Dental, Films, Oral Medicare 156.68, SDRS 657.21 Shaun Feilmeier, Deputy Auditor, for City of Tea projects. Arends: Highways and that no overweight Eval $145.00; Frantzen Reporting/ Highway $47,580.59; FICA informed the Board of the necessary “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” (TRUCK: B) 2003 Sterling M8500 permits will be issued. Pgr8r Inc, Transcripts $204.00; Auto 2,746.70, Medicare 642.36, SDRS facts pertaining to needed appoint- Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. dump truck Your cooperation during this criti- Dynamics Inc, Headlights/Wipers 2,854.82 ments. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS cal period will be greatly appreciated. # 17-1 $88.75; Transunion Risk & Communications $31,074.93; RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED to Table the request for Temporary Thank You! Alternative, Search Engine $50.00; FICA 1,817.57, Medicare 425.08, to appoint Terry Fluit as Lincoln Coun- Easement on the County’s proper- Vast Broadband, Sheriff/Transfer SDRS 1,864.50 ty (formerly Bakker Trust/Lemme NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Lincoln County Highway Depart- ty’s Highway Superintendent and the Lincoln County Board of Commis- ment. Station $99.06; Preferred Printing EM MGMT $2,933.40; FICA Kenneth Snell as Lincoln County’s property) in the SW corner of 272nd Inc, Evidence Inventory Sheets 159.13, Medicare 37.22, SDRS Coroner. MOTION Schmidt and sec- sioners will be accepting sealed bids Published 3 times at the approxi- Street & Sundowner Ave for the City’s for the following surplus property: two mate cost of $33.14. (1-28, 2-4, 2-11) $113.68; Autopros Tire & Service 176.00 onded by Jibben. Arends: “Aye” Jib- contractor to use as a staging area Center, Tires #17-2 $624.27; Minne- Transfer Station $306.78; FICA ben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: for two projects for HDR to bring an (2) 2003 Sterling M8500 dump trucks. haha County Jail, Boarding Fees-Dec 19.02, Medicare 4.45 “Aye”. Motion carried. agreement before the Board. MO- Bids will be received until Monday, $142,992.46; Fee, Don, Repair #18-1 24/7 $2,396.21; FICA 118.07, RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED TION by Schmidt and seconded by March 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and $525.00; Harrisburg Ace Hardware, Medicare 27.61, SDRS 191.70 to appoint Joel Arends as Southeast- Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” will be opened by the County Board REQUEST FOR BIDS between 8:35 a.m. and adjourn- Markers/Tote/Cables/Lug Wrnch Reports: ern Council of Governments’ Urban - Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- $280.84; Genesis Autoworks, Repair The December 2020 Veteran Ser- ized Development Board as its third tion carried. ment of the March 2, 2021 Lincoln January 4, 2021 County Commission Meeting in the Lincoln County Highway Depart- - 14-2 $597.90; Buddi Us Llc, Tagging vices Officer report was presented. from the Board and to appoint Toby COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: ment requests sealed bids for road Days $2,896.00; Sanford Health The December 2020 mileage Brown and Terry Fluit as alternates William Golden, Chief Civil Deputy Commissioners’ Meeting Room on and bridge supplies and materials. Pathology Clinic, Coroner Calls-Dec reports from Emergency Manage- of the same. MOTION by Schmidt State’s Attorney, informed the Board the first floor of the Lincoln County $1,200.00; Minnehaha Co Human ment and Highway Department were and seconded by Jibben. Arends: of the necessary facts pertaining to Courthouse. These contracts consist of furnishing Each bid must be accompanied by specific materials from March 1, 2021 Services, Monthly Poor Relief-Dec/ presented. “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” the sale of a surplused Tax Deed Jan $13,533.62; Salem Qmhp, Karla, The December 2020 Register of Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. Property. a check made payable to the Lincoln to February 28, 2022, and include: County Treasurer for an amount TEACarbide AREA Cutting SCHOOL Edges and DIST. Snow- Mi Evals $720.00; Loving, Philip, Mi Deeds report was presented totaling COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Evals $2,775.00; Avera Med Group $150,339.50. Terry Fluit, Highway Superintendent, to direct the Auditor to re-advertise for equal to one hundred percent (100%) plow Blades of bid. All bids shall be sealed in an Concrete Products Specialty Clnc, Mi Hold $211.47; CONSENT AGENDA: informed the Board of the necessary sealed bids for Surplus Tax Deed - MOTION by Arends and second- facts pertaining to several items in- Property at Parcel #100.50.64.K016 envelope and clearly marked “Bid on Crushed Concrete Kruse Law Office, Mi Crt Appt At Surplus Vehicle” and vehicle identi- Diesel Fuel and Ethanol tny $487.95; Wernke, Laurie A, Mi ed by Schmidt to approve Consent cluding purchases, project bids, and legally described as Tract 16 in D&L Plant Mixed Asphalt Materials Hearing $18.56; Johnson, Erin M, Agenda items. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: Spring Weight Limits. Industrial Addition in the Southwest fication such as “(TRUCK: A) 2003 Mi Board - Nov $3,142.80; Anderson, “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Quarter, Section 24, Township 100, Sterling 8500”. Bids may be hand-de- Quartzite Rip Rap livered or mailed to the Lincoln Coun- Rock Salt and Transportation Jennifer Marie, Mi Evals $2,165.00; Motion carried. to authorize advertisement for 2021 Range 51, West of the 5th PM, Lin- Southeastern Behavior Hlthcre, 2021 MOTION by Arends and sec- Highway Project bids: paving, re- coln County, South Dakota. MOTION ty Auditor, 104 N. Main Street, Ste. Supply and Application of Magne- 110, Canton, SD 57013. Interested sium Chloride Semi-Annual Allotment $22,414.00; onded by Schmidt to approve Com- sealing, micro-surfacing, and bridge by Jibben and seconded by Schmidt. Menards-West, Steel Folding Chairs mission Minutes: 1/5/2021. Arends: replacement. MOTION by Schmidt Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: potential bidders may schedule an Weed Control Chemicals opportunity to inspect the vehicles by Sealed bids must be received $528.64; Cintas, Mats $132.95; Us “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” and seconded by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Motion car- through US Mail or hand-delivery by Bank, Tblclths/Fldng Bnch/Supplies Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” ried. calling the Lincoln County Auditor’s CITY OF TEA Office at 605-764-2581. the Lincoln County Highway Office, $734.23; Lincoln Co Conservation RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Dist, 2021 Budget Allocation-1st to end the employment of Jillian Drae- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED July Disburg, Human Resources The Lincoln County Board of 104 N. Main AVE, Ste B150, Canton, Commissioners reserves the right SD 57013, until 11:00am on Monday, $10,000.00; Assn Of Sd County ger, part-time Clerical Worker for the to authorize advertisement for 2021 Director, informed the Board of a hire Weed & Pest, 2021 Memebership Highway Supply Bids: road salt, plant to accept or reject any or all bids, February 8, 2021. Bids received after Sheriff’s Office effective 12.30.2020. for 911 in the Sheriff’s Office. to waive any informalities or irreg- this date and time will not be consid- Dues $150.00; Us Bank, Calendars/ MOTION by Arends and seconded mix asphalt, weed chemicals, con- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Binders $87.86; Bomgaars, Supplies/ by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: crete products-culverts/boxes, gas/ to approve hire of Dustin Odegard, as ularities in the bids received, and ered and the unopened envelope re- to accept the bids that are to the turned to the bidder. Telephone, fax, Repairs $56.15; Benco Products “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. diesel fuel, mag chloride, crushed a full-time 911 Dispatcher for the Inc, Cam Lever Couplings $18.32; Motion carried. concrete, quartzite rip rap, and plow advantage of and in the best interest and email bids will not be accepted. Sheriff’s Office at $19.50/hr (Grade of the County. To request a bid packet, contact Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, Purple Wash RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED cutting edges. MOTION by Jibben 106, Step 2) effective 1.11.2021. Fluid $3.99; Secog, 2021 Secog to approve step increase for the fol- and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: MOTION by Arends and seconded Published twice at the approxi- the Lincoln County Highway Depart- mate cost of $27.51. (2-4, 2-11) ment at (605) 764-5841 or highway@ Dues $18,630.00; Clark Engineering lowing individual in the Sheriff’s Office “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: lincolncountysd.org. Bids submitted Corp, Project# X20002 $1,080.00; effective the first day of the biweekly Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. on forms other than the those sup- Pashby, Gary, Mileage 12212020 pay period following 1.3.2021: Brock RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- Motion carried. plied by the Lincoln County Highway $18.56 Nelson - Deputy Sheriff - SO 1/Step SOLVED to approve the purchase of The Board Chair, Commissioner Department will not be considered. HIGHWAYS: A-Ox Weld- 9 - $27.46/hour. MOTION by Arends a Cat 299D3 skid loader from Butler Landeen, called a recess until 10:16 CITY OF TEA Lincoln County reserves the right to ing Supply Inc, Cylinder Lease/ and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: Cat via Sourcewell for $85,512.53. a.m. reject any or all bids, waive technical- Admin $93.80; Sturdevant’s Auto “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” MOTION by Schmidt and seconded SEALED BIDS were opened as CITY OF TEA ities, and make award(s) as deemed Parts, Repair #14 $95.84; Sd Dept Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: advertised for Surplus Tax Deed to be in the best interest of the county. Of Transportation, Project Costs RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Property legally described as Hud- NOTICE FOR BIDS Terry Fluit, Lincoln County High- $1,082.84; Butler Machinery Co, to approve application affidavit for Motion carried. son-Lot 16 Block 20, a/k/a parcel way Superintendent Repairs #33,66 $71,051.49; Jfi Inc, replacement warrant in the amount RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED #210.10.20.016. There was one bid: The City of Tea, SD, requests Published twice at the approxi- Road Salt $9,841.60; Light And Siren, of $175.00 for Christina Peters for to approve the purchase of a Falcon Randyl W Kruid for $400.00 formal bids for the East 1st Street mate cost of $26.91. (1-28, 2-4) Lights/Light Mounts $2,947.01; South warrant number 104711 issued Asphalt Hot Box for patching potholes RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Extension Project in Tea, SD. Lincoln Rural Water, Water-Hwy 11/10/2020. MOTION by Arends from Laursen Asphalt (Ham Lake to accept the bid for Surplus Tax Sealed bids must be received by $73.28; Southeastern Electric Co- and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: MN) via Sourcewell for $53,803.00. Deed Property legally described as the City of Tea, City Hall, 600 East 1st Op Inc, Electricity-Hwy $2,499.59; “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” MOTION by Jibben and seconded Hudson-Lot 16 Block 20, a/k/a parcel Street, Tea, SD 57064, not later than LINCOLN COUNTY Xcel Energy, Electricity-Hwy $61.45; Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: #210.10.20.016 from Randyl W Kruid 2 p.m., February 11th, 2021. Bids Midco, Internet $16.47; Dakota Ga- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. for $400.00. MOTION by Arends received after 2 p.m. will not be ac- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS rage Doors Inc, Repair - Wall Btn & to declare as surplus and remove Motion carried. and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: cepted. Bids will be publicly opened January 12, 2021 Remote $150.00; Architecture Inc, from inventory the following items LINCOLN COUNTY WEIGHT “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” and read in City Hall, at 2:05 p.m. Project R2887.20 $4,795.00; Miche- from Highway Department: Item 0815 LIMIT ENFORCEMENT RESOLU- Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. Bid documents and construction THE LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD al’s Purple Petunia, Pump Holding WD, Flowmeter Transducer (Spray TION: Whereas seasonal climatic MOTION by Jibben and second- plans are available from Quest OF COMMISSIONERS was brought Tank $140.00; Zee Medical Service, Equip), broken; Item 1772 WD, Row changes can be detrimental to our ed by Arends to adjourn at 10:20 Construction Data Network (http:// to order by Chairman Tiffani Landeen 1st Aid Supplies-Hwy $92.60; A & Actuator Ball Valves (Spray Equip), Highways and create dangerous a.m. until 8:30 a.m. on January 26, www.questcdn.com); cite project at 8:30 a.m. on January 12, 2021 with B Pure Water Online Corp, Water broken; Item 1061 HD, Distributor driving conditions and Whereas, the 2021. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” #7515781. Commissioners Joel Arends, Jim C. $0.88; Sd Div Of Criminal Investigat, 1021 600 Gallon #61-2, broken; Item Lincoln County Board of County Com- Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Mo- This project consists of utility Jibben, and Jim Schmidt present. Background Check $43.25; Canton 1266 HD, Wrecker 5th Wheel #105, missioners desires to protect existing tion carried. installations and roadway reconstruc- Deputy Auditor, Shaun Feilmeier, Home & Farm Supply, Supplies/ obsolete; Item 1051 HD, Heater-LP Lincoln County Highways, ultimately Lincoln County Board of Com- tion along East 1st Street (aka 272nd served as Clerk of the Board. Chief Repairs #46,19 $156.65; Tri-State Gas, obsolete; Item 1052 HD, Heat- saving tax dollars and, Whereas, The missioners Street) between Heritage Parkway Civil Deputy State’s Attorney, William Ready Mix Inc, Redimix/Water/ er-LP Gas, obsolete; Item 1054 HD, Lincoln County Board of County Com- /s/ Tiffani Landeen, Lincoln Coun- and Sundowner Avenue east of the Golden, was also present. Fibermesh $1,532.75; Bomgaars, Pump-Trash 4 Gorman Rupp #54-1, missioners, Desire the enforcement ty Chair City of Tea. ROUTINE BUSINESS: Supplies/Repairs $467.03; Napa obsolete; Item 1111 HD, A-Frame of weight limitations on Lincoln Coun- Attest: /s/ Work will include roadway gravel MOTION by Arends and second- Auto & Truck Parts Of Sf, Sup- & Hoist, broken; Item 1238 HD, ty Highways as set forth and posted Shaun Feilmeier, Deputy Auditor surfacing removals, installation of ed by Schmidt to approve agenda. plies/Repairs-#12,14,28 $3,533.86; A-Frame & Hoist, broken; Item 1515 by the Lincoln County Highway Approved January 26, 2021 utilities (water main, sanitary sewer, Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: Vast Broadband, Internet-Hwy HD, Grinder Sander, broken; Wheel Department. NOW THEREFORE BE Published once at the approxi- sanitary force main, and storm cul- “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Motion car- $530.61; Prochem Dynamics Llc, Lift 3000, Serial 136, broken; Item IT RESOLVED; Whereas the limits mate cost of $219.77. vert pipes for driveways), roadway ried. Supplies-Towels/Bath Tissu $578.00; 1030 HD, “Map” Cabinet 10-draw- on Lincoln County Highways shall grading, aggregate roadway base, Claims: Deans Distributing, Delo Torqforce er with hutch Steel, broken; Item be set at seven (7) tons per axle (40 concrete and asphalt surfacing, street GENERAL FUND: Sd State Trea- $488.70; Autopros Tire & Service 1046 HD, File Cabinet 8- drawers TonMax) on designated asphalt sur- lighting, pavement markings, street surer, Bld Drws/Mntlly Ill/Atpsy/Coun- Center, Repair #101 $43.84; Tran- of varying size, obsolete; Item 1058 faced roads and six (6) tons per axle NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING signs, drainage ditch (creek) clear- ty $2,240.00; Sdacc, Sdacc And Naco source, Repairs #21 $1,180.59; HD, Print Machine-Diazit, obsolete. on designated gravel roads, during ing, and temporary and permanent Membership $7,684.00; Jd’s House Verizon Connect Nwf, Inc, Usm 16pin MOTION by Arends and seconded the spring thaw period and when load NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that erosion control. Of Trophies, Plaque $70.00; Canton Harness W/Adapte $60.46; Cintas, by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: limit signs are in place and that the the Lincoln County Board of Commis- This project is close proximity to Chamber Of Commerce, 2021 Mem- Towels/Mats $256.88; Presto-X, “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. South Dakota Motor Carrier Services sioners will hold a public hearing on the City of Tea’s Hagedorn Industrial bership Dues $110.00; A & B Pure Commercial Pest Maint Svc $132.00; Motion carried. is hereby requested to enforce said Tuesday, February 23, at 9:05 a.m., in Park project and must be bid together. Water Online Corp, Water $59.02; The Hagedorn Industrial Park Productivity Plus Account, Repairs RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- reduced weight limitations on Lincoln the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Forward Sioux Falls, 2021 Pledge #51 $525.97 SOLVED to transfer the following County Highways. BE IT FURTHER Lincoln County Courthouse, to con- Project includes separate bid doc- Payment $6,000.00; Beck, Pat, Tran- 911: Two Way Solutions Inc, New inventory: Item1085 HD, U-Shaped RESOLVED that the penalty for sider the adoption of an Ordinance of uments for Project No. T-2021-002. script $196.50; Metro Communica- Recorder And Consoles $188,892.50; Workstation (Wood), from Highway the violation of the load restrictions Lincoln County regarding a rezoning A pre-bid meeting will be held at tions Agency, Audio Request $80.00; Xcel Energy, Electricity $9.00; Midco, to Building Maintenance; Item 1086, shall be set forth in SDCL 32-22-55. request and preliminary plan for the Tea City Hall (600 E. 1st Street – Tea, Tschetter & Adams Law Office, Crt Internet $41.18; A & B Pure Water 2-Drawer Lateral File (Wood), from MOTION by Schmidt and seconded property legally described as the SD) Tuesday February 9th, 2021 at Appt Attny $1,251.81; Price Phd, Online Corp, Water $29.95 Highway to Building Maintenance; by Arends. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: Southeast quarter (SE1/4), except 10:30 am. Thomas L, Crt Ordered Eval - Prep EMS: Motorola Inc, Ra- Item CH 0438, File Cabinet (Steel Dk “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. lot H-1, of Section 34, Township 100 Each Bid for this project must be $300.00; A To Z World Languages dio $5,301.75; Two Way Solu- Grn), from Public Welfare to Highway; Motion carried. North, Range 49 West of the 5th accompanied by a guaranty in the Inc, Interpreter $64.00; Peterson, tions Inc, Pager $745.00; Verizon Item CH 0439, File Cabinet (Steel Dk RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- Principal Meridian, Lincoln County, amount of 5% of the total amount Stuart & Klentz, Prof, Pblc Dfndr Wireless, Mobile Internet $40.01; Grn), from Public Welfare to Highway; SOLVED to approve and authorize South Dakota from the “A-1” Agricul- bid. Satisfactory forms of proposal Cont/Mi Crt Appt Att $70,665.91; Isi, Midco, Internet $8.24 Item 436, File Cabinet (Steel Dk Grn), the Chair to execute the Motor tural zoning district to the “RR” Rural guaranties are certified checks, ca- Llc, Interpreter $80.00; Jeff Larson SOLID WASTE: Ace Towing Inc, from Public Welfare to Highway. Carrier Enforcement Services Re- Residential zoning district. shier’s check, or bank draft issued Law Pc, Crt Appt Attny $1,242.85; Tow - Transfer Station Veh $550.00; MOTION by Arends and seconded quest for Lincoln County Highways. The public hearing is open to all upon a national or state bank, and Eich Law Office Prof Llc, Crt Appt All American Towing, Tow - Transfer by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: MOTION by Arends and seconded interested parties. Anyone unable to bid bonds issued in accordance with Attny - Ivc $155.20; Dedula, Carla, Station Veh $825.00 “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: attend the public hearing may sub- South Dakota Law and made payable Transcripts $83.60; Reynolds Law, AIRPORT: Southeastern Electric Motion carried. “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. mit written comments to the Lincoln to the City of Tea. Llc, Crt Appt Attny $5,127.30; All Co-Op Inc, Electricity $413.32; Lin- RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- Motion carried. County Auditor at 104 N. Main, Ste. The Bid Proposal Guarantee Nations Interpreters, Inc, Interpret- coln Co Rural Water, Water-Airport SOLVED to authorize the Q4 2020 RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED 110, Canton, SD 57013. Written will be retained by the OWNER as er $110.00; Juror, Fees,Mileage $34.25; Sioux International Inc, Highway Fund Transfer Requests. to authorize advertisement for High- comments will be reported to the liquidated damages if the successful $669.68; Sdaco, 2021 Memership Repair-V-Blade Crack $2,968.16; Fuel, Equipment, and Labor Costs way Maintenance Building Exhaust County Commission on the date of bidder refuses or fails to enter into Dues $3,662.96; Midco, Internet/ Legacy Aviation Llc Corp, Airport transferred to the Highway Fund from Project bids. MOTION by Schmidt the hearing. Individuals needing an Agreement within twenty (20) Data Cntr-Cross Cnnct $1,875.63; Mgmt Fee-Dec $2,916.67; Napa Auto and in the amounts as follows: Court- and seconded by Arends. Arends: special accommodations are asked days after Notice of Award or fails Tyler Business Forms, 1099 & W-2 & Truck Parts Of Sf, Wiper Blade/Ice house $978.31; Election $3,764.51; “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” to contract the Lincoln County Auditor at time of executing the contract to Forms/Envelopes $386.78; Century Melt $31.46; Vast Broadband, Airport Emergency Management $844.11; Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. furnish a Contract Performance Bond Business Products, Copier Maint $9.09; Sioux Falls Electric, Repairs – Equalization $1,082.05; Planning & COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: Sheri Lund guaranteeing the faithful performance $285.56; Mcleod’s Printing, Cal- North Gate $275.51; Helms & Asso- Zoning $982.17; Sheriff $4,664.09; Commissioner Arends informed the Lincoln County Auditor of the work. endar/Pens/Tape/Marker/Post-It ciates, Project# A7597:01/A7596:08 State’s Attorney Office $648.03; Tea Board of the necessary facts pertain- Published once at the total ap- The Bidder to whom the contract $420.06; Us Bank, Wireless Kybrd/ $1,049.75; Sunbelt Rentals, Sweep- Airport $591.72; Weed Board $43.39. ing to a consulting agreement before proximate cost of $11.62. is awarded will be required to furnish Mouse/Speak $362.78; Riverside er/Scrubber Rental $693.48 Wheel Tax transferred from Road them to update the inmate housing a Contract Performance Bond to the Technologies Inc, Hp Laserjet Toner MODERN/PRESERV: Century & Bridge Fund as follows: 10% to trends study for Lincoln and Minneha- OWNER in the amount of one hun- Cartridg $195.00; Avera Mckennan Business Products, Copier Maint- Townships equaling $31,459.61; 5% ha Counties. Commissioner Landeen NOTICE OF SALE dred percent (100%) of the contract Hospital, Er Visits/Mi Hold $1,718.65; Rod $32.48 to Cities equaling $15,729.80; Total- commented that Minnehaha should OF TAX DEED PROPERTY award. The Contract Performance Us Bank, Oncue Sftwre Annl/Legal LAW LIBRARY: Lexisnexis/Relx ing $47,189.41. MOTION by Arends be paying for some of this agreement. Bond will remain in effect for not Notice $866.65; Sanford Health, Er Inc, Law Library $280.00 and seconded by Schmidt. Arends: RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- Deadline Extensions less than one year after the date Visits $1,012.10; Essentia Health, STATEWIDE SOBRIETY: Sd At- “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” SOLVED to approve and authorize WHEREAS, the Board of Com- of the City of Tea’s letter of Final Er Visits $494.98; City Of Canton, torney General’s Office, Sd Attny Gnrl Landeen: “Aye”. Motion carried. the Chair to execute the consulting missioners of the County of Lincoln, Acceptance. Water/Sewer $347.62; Farm Gas Pbt/Rmte/Scrm $10,726.00 RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED agreement with Bill Garnos to up- South Dakota, has directed the below A Certificate of Insurance will be Co-Op, Bulk Gas $533.49; South MODERN/PRESERV/REL: Sda- to approve and authorize the Board date the Inmate Population Trends. described real property acquired by required from the successful bidder Lincoln Rural Water, Water-Transfer co, Sdaco State M&P Fund $3,910.00 Chair to execute a Joint Powers MOTION by Arends and seconded said County by tax deed proceeding prior to beginning work. Station $48.28; Southeastern Elec- SALES TAX: Sd Dept Of Reve- Agreement to provide building in- by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: to be sold as provided by law. Bids may not be withdrawn after tric Co-Op Inc, Electricity $436.14; nue, Sd Dept Of Rev Sales Tax/Sw spection services to the City of Tea. “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Nay”. NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant the time fixed for opening them. The Xcel Energy, Electricity $6,267.84; $656.56 MOTION by Arends and seconded Motion carried. to the direction of the Board of Com- City of Tea reserves the right to reject Architecture Inc, Project #R2895.20 STATE MOTOR: Sd State by Schmidt. Arends: “Aye” Jibben: COMMISSIONER BRIEFING: missioners of Lincoln County, South any and all bids, waive technicalities, $1,500.00; Us Bank, Oil Change/ Treasurer, Sd State Treasurer Mv “Aye” Schmidt: “Aye” Landeen: “Aye”. Harold Timmerman, Emergency Dakota, sealed bids shall be received and make award(s) as deemed to Houdini Lock Lube $95.26; Otis El- $298,160.72 Motion carried. Manager, informed the Board of the by the Lincoln County Auditor, 104 be in the best interest of the City of evator, Cont Cjf65011 Svc 1/1-3/31 SALES TAX: Sd State Trea- OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC necessary facts pertaining to the N. Main Street, Suite 110, Canton, Tea, SD. $222.03; Midwestern Mechanical Inc, surer, Sd State Treasurer Excise COMMENT: grant signature sheet before them. SD 57103, not later than 10:00 The City of Tea is an Equal oppor- Annl Fire Sprinkler Inspec $300.00; $1,002,300.60 A Lincoln County resident from RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED a.m., March 1, 2021, for the following tunity provider and employer. G & R Controls Inc, Boiler Repair BIRTHS, DEATHS, &: Sd State the Beresford area spoke his opinion approve and authorize the Chair and described real estate situated in the Dated this 29th day of January, $1,085.10; Canton Home & Farm Treasurer, Sd State Treasurer B& about the Commissioner Oath for Auditor to execute the 2021 Local County of Lincoln, State of South 2021. Supply, Supplies- Bolts/Nuts/Ac/Re D $610.00 Commissioner Jibben should have Emergency Management Perfor- Dakota, to-wit: Dawn R. Murphy $230.25; Prochem Dynamics Llc, been live-streamed and performed in mance Grant signature sheet for Tract 16 in D&L Industrial Addition Finance Officer Towels $170.19; Olson’s Pest Tech- Payroll: the Commission Chambers. the first quarter of 2021. MOTION in the Southwest Quarter, Section Published twice at the approxi- nicians, Bi-Monthly Service $375.00; Commissioner’s $4,689.00; FICA Previous Commissioner, David by Jibben and seconded by Arends. 24, Township 100, Range 51, West mate cost of $55.61. (1-29, 2-5) Quill, Supplies-Office $165.67; Us 259.67, Medicare 60.75 Gillespie, spoke words of thanks Arends: “Aye” Jibben: “Aye” Schmidt:

TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 5, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE • 7 Under 200 active COVID-19 cases in County COVID Emergency Relief Volunteer BY KELLI BULTENA cause or contributing factor. settings, residents in licensed extended on student loans for COVID-19 South Dakota COVID-19 The U.S. reports 26,349,627 independent living facilities, cases have continued to remain positive COVID-19 cases and and residents of licensed group On January 20, 2021, the government and not from your vaccination down across the state, with only 444,336 deaths of as of Feb. homes. COVID-19 emergency relief loan servicer. If someone asks 2,600 active cases reported 2, 2021, according to John Hop- The remaining portion of measures were extended on for money for either of those response in South Dakota on Tuesday, kins University and Medicine. Group D, and those who will ED-owned federal student reasons, it’s a scam. There is Feb. 2. The SD Department of qualify next include persons loans through Sept. 30, 2021. no coronavirus-related loan COVID 19 VOLUNTEER | From 1 The SD Department of Health continues to vaccinate with two or more underlying For loans owned by the De- forgiveness for federal student at DOH prior to any volunteer Health reported 180 active South Dakota residents. Every- medical conditions, teachers partment of Education, these loans. Learn more about avoid- opportunities being offered. cases of Coronavirus in Lincoln one will eventually be eligible to and other school/college staff measures include suspension ing student aid scams. In addition to any future County out of a total of 7,466 receive the COVID vaccination. and funeral service workers. of loan payments, stoppage of Lutheran Social Services is a vaccination opportunities of- COVID-19 cases. There are now However, priority populations South Dakotans are en- collection on defaulted loans, private non-profi t social service fered by DOH, their registra- 7,212 recovered cases and have been identifi ed to receive couraged to visit covid.sd.gov and a 0% interest rate. agency. Last year, 45,781 lives tion will also be entered into 74 deaths reported in Lincoln the vaccination fi rst. Currently for the latest about COVID-19 The suspension of pay- were touched through a variety SERVESD and securely shared County. the Department is on Group vaccines, or call South Dakota’s ments applies to federal stu- of services offered through LSS with PHASE I vaccinators (hos- Statewide as of Feb. 2, South D of Phase 1, which includes Information Line at 1-800-997- dent loans, but only if they are statewide. pital systems), who may call Dakota has a total of 108,431 persons aged 65 years and 2880. loans owned by ED. To fi nd out LSS services are licensed by upon them for vaccination Coronavirus cases. older starting with 80 years Phase 2 in South Dakota, if your loans are owned by ED, the State of South Dakota and assistance. Volunteers that There are 131 people cur- and older, high risk patients which would include all individ- visit StudentAid.gov/login. accredited by the Council on are willing to assist in medical rently hospitalized because of (dialysis, post-transplant, and uals age 16 and older is slatted There is no fee for this pay- Accreditation. LSS is a United settings may also qualify to COVID-19. SD DOH reports that active cancer), as well as high- to begin in May. ment suspension or 0% interest Way agency. receive their COVID-19 vaccine 1,779 South Dakota residents risk residents in congregate period—not from the federal ahead of time. have died with COVID-19 as the For additional information and the latest COVID-19 re- sources, visit COVID.SD.GOV. Hy-Vee to receive more COVID-19 Vaccinations

Vaccines to start next week — individuals must register online CITY OF TEA

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa United States. The program is vaccination guidelines. There after receiving allocations. cy/covid-vaccine-consent. The CITY OF TEA (Feb. 2, 2021) — Wednesday, one component of the federal will be an extremely limited The issue to date has been pharmacy locations are not NOTICE FOR BIDS the Centers for Disease Control government’s strategy to ex- vaccine allocation to start, with demand far exceeding supply, providing vaccinations on a Notice is hereby given that the (CDC) announced its Federal pand access to vaccines across more allocations expected in and we believe this partnership walk-in basis at this time. Hy- City Council of the City of Tea, South Retail Pharmacy Program for the country, and is being imple- the upcoming weeks. helps strengthen our advocacy Vee will also prioritize those Dakota will receive sealed bids at the offi ce of the Finance Offi cer in COVID-19 Vaccination partners, mented incrementally based on “We have the infrastructure efforts to receive more of the who are due for second doses Tea, SD for the purchase of one new and Hy-Vee has been named a the available vaccine supply, and resources in place to serve vaccine.” of the vaccine. 14’ combination dump-sander body national partner in both Iowa with select retail pharmacy communities throughout our Vaccine inventory is still For information on the CDC’s with liquid pre-wet system and quick hitch plow mount, to be installed on and South Dakota. locations providing COVID-19 eight-state region as soon as limited and available to eligible Federal Retail Pharmacy Pro- a 2021 114 Freightliner chassis. Bid The program is a collab- vaccine to eligible individuals. we receive additional vaccine,” individuals by appointment gram, visit https://www.cdc. to include hydraulics and installation costs. oration between the federal Starting the week of Feb. 8, said Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s only at select Hy-Vee Pharmacy gov/vaccines/covid-19/re- All bids are to be sealed and government and 21 nation- Hy-Vee anticipates receiving chairman, CEO and president. locations. Once vaccines be- tail-pharmacy-program/index. marked “equipment bid” and received al pharmacy partners and vaccine allocations directly “Through our preparation ef- come available, appointments html. by the Finance Offi cer of the City of Tea, South Dakota, at Tea City Hall, independent pharmacy net- from the CDC to help vaccinate forts, we have the ability to can be made through Hy-Vee’s st 600 E. 1 St., PO Box 128, Tea, works to increase access to the qualifying residents in Iowa and start vaccinating eligible pop- online scheduler at https:// SD 57064 not later than 2:00 p.m., COVID-19 vaccine across the South Dakota per each state’s ulations less than 24 hours www.hy-vee.com/my-pharma- February 10. Bids shall be publicly opened and read at City Hall at 2:01 p.m., February 10. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids deemed SHIINE warns not to be in the best interest of the City of Tea, South Dakota. The City of of potential COVID antibody treatments Tea is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Addition specifi cations or ques- COVID-19 tions can be directed to Utility Su- effective but underused in SD perintendent Thad Konrad at (605) vaccine scams 940-8504 or (605) 498-2906. Dawn R. Murphy By Bart Pfankuch of what’s available and when Finance Offi cer PIERRE, S.D. - The South South Dakota News Watch Published twice at the approxi- Dakota Senior Health Informa- it’s available, from individuals mate cost of $22.13. (1-29, 2-5) A relatively new medical to providers and everyone in tion and Insurance Education treatment that can reduce (SHIINE) program is advising between,” he said. symptoms, speed recovery Administering the drug is Medicare benefi ciaries to be and even prevent death due to CITY OF TEA suspicious of scams during the done on an outpatient basis in NOTICE FOR BIDS COVID-19 in some patients is a COVID-safe setting. distribution of the COVID-19 widely available across the U.S. “The numbers are showing The City of Tea, SD, requests for- vaccine. and South Dakota but is not South Dakota Department that the infusions are proven mal bids for the Hagedorn Industrial being used as much as health effective in reducing hospital- Park Project in Tea, SD. of Human Services Secre- Sealed bids must be received by offi cials and medical providers ization rates and even mortality the City of Tea, City Hall, 600 East 1st tary Shawnie Rechtenbaugh would like. Street, Tea, SD 57064, not later than said, “Scammers rapidly alter in the high-risk population,” Only about 30% to 40% of said Andrea Baker, nursing 2 p.m., February 11th, 2021. Bids their tactics and adapt their the nation’s available supply of received after 2 p.m. will not be ac- schemes to the changing land- inpatient manager for Sanford cepted. Bids will be publicly opened therapeutic treatments known Health. “We are seeing that a and read in City Hall, at 2:05 p.m. scape, and we anticipate that as monoclonal antibodies had Bid documents and construction they will leverage the COVID-19 lot of patients are feeling better plans are available from Quest been administered as of late Construction Data Network (http:// vaccine to prey on unsuspect- John G. Murphy of Rapid City and his wife both received infusions of monoclonal about 36 hours after receiving January, nearly three months antibody drugs after testing positive for COVID-19 in January and said the the infusion.” www.questcdn.com); cite project ing benefi ciaries.” after the drugs received emer- drugs helped them recover faster. Photo: Courtesy John G. Murphy #7515750. Scammers use public health John G. Murphy of Rapid City This project consists of roadway gency approval for use by the and his wife both tested posi- gravel surfacing removals, asphalt emergencies as opportunities U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- milling, installation of utilities (water for new fraud schemes, and have reported very positive patients must receive them tive for COVID-19 on Jan. 18, main, sanitary sewer, and storm tration. results in regard to the treat- within 10 days of a positive about two weeks after John had culvert pipes for driveways), instal- because older adults are at Monoclonal antibody treat- lation of roadside ditch concrete greater risk for serious illness ment’s ability to reduce symp- COVID-19 test; infusions can a medical procedure at Mon- lined drainage channels, aggregate ments are lab-made proteins toms of COVID-19 and prevent scare some patients away; the ument Health and a few days roadway base, concrete and asphalt from COVID-19, they may target delivered to patients through in- older populations. hospital stays among those emergency approval has raised after their 5-year-old grandson surfacing, street lighting, pavement fusions. The proteins heighten infected with the virus. questions of effectiveness and who spends time with them had markings, street signs and temporary SHIINE is asking all Medi- and permanent erosion control. the immune system’s ability to Officials with Sanford es- safety; and infusions take two run a high fever. The couple care benefi ciaries to be vigilant This project is close proximity to and protect themselves from fi ght the coronavirus by block- timate the treatments have to three hours. got tested after their grandson the City of Tea’s East 1st Street (aka ing the passage of the virus into prevented a year’s worth of South Dakota providers say tested positive for COVID-19. 272nd Street) Extension project and potential fraud concerning human cells. The treatment is must be bid together. COVID-19 vaccines and treat- cumulative in-patient hospital they would like to make the While being informed of the The East 1st Street Extension being made available mostly stays by COVID-19 patients treatments even more acces- positive test results by phone, Project includes separate bid doc- ments. to people who test positive uments for Project No. T-2021-001. among the network’s medical sible and raise the rate of John, 68, and his wife, 66, were A pre-bid meeting will be held at If any fraudulent activity with COVID-19 and are 65 is suspected, please report system in South Dakota, Min- infusions. told they both qualifi ed for the Tea City Hall (600 E. 1st Street – Tea, and over with one underlying nesota and Iowa. Monument Health, which antibody treatments due to SD) Tuesday February 9th, 2021 at it to the South Dakota Attor- 10:30 am. medical condition or 55 or over “We’ve been able to provide serves much of West River, age and underlying medical Each CITYBid for thisOF projectTEA must be ney General’s Offi ce, Division with more than one underlying of Consumer Protection at this intervention and keep is providing infusions at hos- conditions. They asked their accompanied by a guaranty in the condition. people out of the hospital and pitals in Rapid City, Sturgis, primary doctor to refer them amount of 5% of the total amount 1-800-300-1986 or by emailing Two types of antibody treat- bid. Satisfactory forms of proposal them at consumerhelp@state. recover more quickly at home Lead-Deadwood, Spearfish for the treatment, and over the guaranties are certifi ed checks, ca- ments received emergency without that high level of care and Custer, according to Brandi next two days, they both under- shier’s check, or bank draft issued sd.us. For more information, FDA approval in November: upon a national or state bank, and please visit www.shiine.net. they might need otherwise,” Tackett, director of clinical inno- went hourlong infusions of the bid bonds issued in accordance with bamlanivimab, developed by said Amy Thiesse, vice pres- vations at Monument. Regeneron drugs at the Mon- South Dakota Law and made payable Eli Lilly and commonly known ident of nursing and clinical Monument has seen “lower ument hospital in Rapid City. to the City of Tea. The Bid Proposal Guarantee as “BAM”; and casirivimab/ services at Sanford. than expected hospitalizations” Murphy said he had minor will be retained by the OWNER as imdevimab, developed by Re- The drugs are provided by among high-risk COVID-19 pa- side effects, such as tingling in liquidated damages if the successful generon and commonly known bidder refuses or fails to enter into the federal government at no tients who have undergone the his fi ngers and toes and mild an Agreement within twenty (20) by the company name. charge to states and typically treatment, Tackett wrote. chills that went away on the days after Notice of Award or fails The South Dakota medical are provided at no charge to The Faulkton Area Medical second day, “I feel these were at time of executing the contract to community has generally em- furnish a Contract Performance Bond patients. Treatments are cov- Center in north-central South indications of a good thing hap- guaranteeing the faithful performance braced the treatments and ered by Medicaid and Medicare Dakota received about three pening,” he wrote in an email to of the work. The Bidder to whom the contract has taken signifi cant steps to and most private insurance dozen doses of BAM in No- News Watch. is awarded will be required to furnish develop an effective system providers, though co-pay or de- vember and December and Soon after the infusions, a Contract Performance Bond to the of administering the drugs, ductible charges are likely. The has since delivered about two Murphy said he and his wife OWNER in the amount of one hun- including creating safe settings dred percent (100%) of the contract cost of the infusion for an unin- dozen infusions, said Lindsey began to recover and saw a award. The Contract Performance to give infusions, making doses sured patient would be $1,000, Poeppel, director of nursing at reduction in earlier COVID-19 Bond will remain in effect for not of the drugs available in both according to Monument Health the 12-bed hospital. symptoms that had included less than one year after the date urban and rural areas, and of the City of Tea’s letter of Final spokesman Dan Daly, though Poeppel said she believes lack of appetite, major fatigue Acceptance. by implementing processes to Subscribe online today — he added that Monument has the treatments have saved lives and a sore throat. A Certifi cate of Insurance will be notify new COVID-19 patients internal programs that can and could have saved more About a week after the infu- required from the successful bidder www.teaweekly.com prior to beginning work. of their options for treatment. lower or spread out that cost COVID-19 patients if the drug sions, John said they received Bids may not be withdrawn after Sanford Health, the Sioux for uninsured patients. had arrived earlier. a call from the state health the time fi xed for opening them. The City of Tea reserves the right to reject 140 N. Carla Ave., Falls-based health system that The treatments began in the Dr. Christopher Robbins of department and were told any and all bids, waive technicalities, PO Box 98, Tea SD 57064 is among the nation’s largest, U.S. with infusions given to a the Fall River Health Services in they could end their isolation. and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Phone: 605-213-0049 has taken a lead role in South handful of high-profi le patients, Hot Springs, said education is “It is effective and helped us Dakota and beyond in setting Tea, SD. *$40 in state subscriptions; including former President Don- needed to make people aware recover,” Murphy wrote of the The City of Tea is an Equal oppor- $50 out of state subscriptions. up infusion centers and de- ald Trump, who received the of COVID-19 treatments as they antibody treatment. The Mur- tunity provider and employer. Price includes print & veloping computer systems to Regeneron infusion as part of are developed. phys have health insurance Dated this 29th day of January, electronic edition. 2021. identify and contact patients his treatment for COVID-19 and “Educating people on these and have yet to receive a bill Dawn R. Murphy who may qualify for the treat- touted its effectiveness. processes at all levels is only for the treatment, Murphy wrote Finance Offi cer ments. Hurdles to wider use include: good for everyone in terms on Jan. 26. Published twice at the approxi- So far, medical providers mate cost of $52.62. (1-29, 2-5)

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By Sen. Herman Otten, District 6 marijuana, this bill is also a By Rep. Ernie Otten, District 6 and resealable containers for ers was heard in House Local passed and is heading to the This week will be number shell waiting for language. This Legislative Coffees for D6 the protection of children from Government on Tuesday, Janu- Senate. four of session; this is the last list is not comprehensive by any (Harrisburg, Lennox, southern accidentally ingesting cannabis ary 26th. It was killed in Commit- Senate Bill SB 71 is a bill week a bill can be introduced means, there are more bills out Sioux Falls, Tea) will be held or related products. tee by a vote of 10-3. I do want that would designate June by an individual. So far there there, but it shows the amount Saturday, February 6 at 10 I’ll be priming two more bills: to thank Rep. Aaron Aylward for 19th or Juneteenth as a state have been 194 House bills of legislation that is needed to a.m. at the Sioux Falls Chamber one will start in the Senate testifying and co-sponsoring working holiday. Juneteenth is and 164 Senate bills intro- comply with the Constitutional Coffee at Southeast Technical and is designed to protect a and thank those of you who the oldest nationally celebrated duced. We are working our Amendment and IM 26 when College & will include Districts patient’s genetic information testifi ed or were waiting in line commemoration of the ending way through a bunch of bills they passed. Personally, I sup- 6, 9 and 13; and at 1:30 p.m. by prohibiting a life insurance to testify and contacted the of slavery in the United States. that we call clean up bills, they ported medical marijuana but at Tea City Hall. company from using that infor- committee to support the bill. Dating back to 1865, it was remove outdated references did not support the recreational HB (House Bill) 1193 An mation to either decline issuing The Committee did lay out other on June 19th that the Union to statues, change wording to use of marijuana and I still Act to revise certain packaging a policy or using it to price a pol- options to pursue. soldiers, led by Major General refl ect today’s speech or get rid think it’s a bad idea with more and labeling requirements for icy. The second bill is HB 1113 HB 1037 an act to authorize Gordon Granger, landed at of statues that no longer apply. long term consequences than medical cannabis. I’m bringing regarding international building the increase of certain fees by Galveston, Texas with news that In Senate Taxation committee we realize, but the voters of this bill as one of my biggest codes. Consumer protection state electrical commission. the war had ended and that last week we removed the word District 6 approved it with their safety concerns regarding the and keeping health care costs The South Dakota Electrical the enslaved were now free. milk from an statue (SB 94) vote and I will support making legalization of medicinal mari- down are always a top priority Commission asked for this This was two and a half years that required Municipalities to the changes necessary to make juana is to make sure the buyer for me. bill which will increase their after President Lincoln’s Eman- hold public hearings and have it happen. There has been knows the actual THC levels in I’ve co-sponsored HB 1129 bi-annual license fees. Their cipation Proclamation. SD is a ordinance in place for milk talk delaying IM 26 to allow the product he’s purchasing. It which updates the require- cash balance decreased from only one of three states who production. Those times have time for Departments to get will also ban the use of cartoon ments for public livestreaming $1M in 2016 to $166,000 in do not recognize this date, the changed. the proper rules in place and characters, bright colors, or oth- in the current Open Meeting 2020 because of increased other two are ND and Hawaii. We are having more discus- allow for statues to be created er features designed to appeal Law SD Codifi ed Law 1-25-1. costs for health insurance, It passed out of Senate State sions on the marijuana Consti- or revised. That is a good idea to minors. It will also require the Last week, HB 1058 my re- vehicle expenses, among other Affairs 7-2 and is heading to the tutional amendment and IM 26, but I’m not sure what the voters use of certifi ed child resistant call bill for county commission- things. It will also help pay for Senate fl oor. medical marijuana. Some bills think of that because I believe a new online computer service If you have any concerns or have been introduced already they will think the Legislature is to access licenses, purchase questions, please contact me with more to come. Represen- just trying to ignore the will of permits, and schedule inspec- directly at Ernie.Ott en@gmail. tative Otten has introduced two the voters. tions. Before I voted for this, I com indicating you are a District bills I have signed onto that per- If you voted for the measure Statewide Mask Mandate fi led by called a state inspector to ask 6 resident. tains to packaging and sales, please give me your feedback his thoughts. It was a positive SB 143 revises the penalty for as to if you would want to allow Legislative Democratic Caucus conversation, I voted yes; it ingestion, SB 119 is a empty for another year to implement bill waiting for language, SB 35 the measure to make sure there Pierre, SD (Jan. 27, 2021) “South Dakota was well-po- will make a appropriation to im- are no unintended consequenc- – State Senator Reynold F. Ne- sitioned from the outset to Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership plement provisions concerning es and the laws refl ect the will siba (D15) has brought forward weather COVID as best we Helping People. Changing Lives FREE the legalization, regulation and of the voters. Please email me a statewide mask mandate could, but the governor chose E taxation of marijuana. Right at herman.ott en@sdlegislature. (Senate Bill 125) to the South to flaunt our advantages of now the amount of funds being gov with your thoughts and con- Dakota State legislature to population and geography and approached are $4,026,253 cerns about this or any other protect the health and safety promoted zero personal re- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to the Department of Reve- bill. Please be courteous in your of all South Dakotans during sponsibility,” said Sen. Nesiba. correspondence, some emails nue and $135,249 to the De- the coronavirus pandemic. The “Our economy has endured, If your household income is below $57,000 partment of Health. HB 1095 are starting to have a nasty bill was fi led today, and awaits thanks to our great local busi- establishes criteria regarding tone to them and they are not committee assignment from ness owners and workers.  Get your taxes prepared FREE by certified volunteers at received very well. Senate President Pro Tem Lee What we need from the State Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership. Schoenbeck. is real leadership to prevent The bill uses language al- this virus from spreading. It’s  All returns are e-filed. most identical to mask require- time for us to provide cover for  You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on ments already in place in South small business owners across your 2020 Federal Tax Return. Dakota, mirroring Sioux Falls’ the state who have been forced ICAP’s VITA Partners: Rounds, King Reintroduce Legislation ordinance. Since passing, the to implement policies on their city has seen a sharp decline own. It’s time for us to do our CALL 1-605-940-1909 • University of Sioux Falls allowing local meat and poultry in hospitalizations, positive jobs.” cases and percent positive To date, there have been for an appointment. • United Way products to be sold across state lines test results. Sioux Falls is one 1,739 deaths and 6,242 hos- • And other local funders of many municipalities across pitalizations due to COVID-19 WASHINGTON—U.S. Sens. new markets for our producers the state with a mask mandate in South Dakota. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and An- and giving consumers greater in place, including Brookings, “Absent any leadership from gus King (I-Maine) reintroduced choice at the grocery store.” Vermillion, Yankton, Huron and Governor Noem, our state leg- the New Markets for State-In- This legislation is support- seven of South Dakota’s nine islature is compelled to take spected Meat and Poultry Act. ed by the U.S. Cattlemen’s reservations. action,” added Sen. Nesiba. ICAP is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The bipartisan bill would allow Association, South Dakota meat and poultry products in- Cattlemen’s Association, South spected by state Meat and Poul- Dakota Farm Bureau, Maine try Inspection (MPI) programs Farm Bureau, the South Dakota to be sold across state lines. Pork Producers, the South Da- Rounds and King introduced kota Meat Inspection Program this legislation in the 115th and Director and the South Dakota 116th sessions of Congress. Stockgrowers. “South Dakota farmers and Currently, there are 27 states ranchers produce some of the with inspection programs, certi- highest-quality meat in the na- fi ed by the Food Safety Inspec- tion,” said Rounds. “However, tion Service (FSIS), which meet currently cattle, sheep, swine or exceed federal inspection and goat products are limited standards. However, products to markets within the state processed at these FSIS ap- even though they are required proved state MPI inspected fa- to go through inspection at an cilities are not currently allowed FSIS-approved state facility. to be sold across state lines. This makes no sense consider- Original cosponsors include ing state inspection programs U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley are required to be ‘at least (R-Iowa), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), equal to’ or better than federal Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John state inspection standards. Our Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Joe Man- bill would allow these high-qual- chin (D-W.Va.), Cynthia Lummis ity products that pass state (R-Wyo.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), inspection standards to be sold Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and John across state lines, opening up Thune (R-S.D.).

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WANTED STATEWIDE LAND: RENTALS LAND FOR SALE: 188.51 +/- Acres – Clay County, SD. This property features FARMLAND WANTED: In search of EMPLOYMENT: two parcels of productive cropland NW FARMLAND TO RENT in the Tea, Lennox COME LIVE NEAR LAKE OAHE! The of Vermillion, SD. Parcel 1 offers 77.29 Available or Chancellor area. References available Mobridge Area Chamber of Commerce +/- acres of cropland with strong soils. on request. Signing Bonus Available! is hiring for an Executive Director. Please Parcel 2 offers 104.87 +/- acres with in LENNOX now! Call or text 605-941-2881 or email send inquiries and resume to kelsey@ 78.87 +/- acres enrolled in CRP until mobridgetribune.com. Nice, clean 1 bdrm apt [email protected]. TFCb 2029 with the balance cropland. Chris offering HUD Section 8 Bair at 605.271.7730 or Steve Link at Income Based Rents. Off Solicitation for 701.361.9985. Pifer’s Auction & Real- HELP WANTED ty, www.pifers.com street parking, Community Land Lease Bids HUNTING: Room and Laundry facilities. GUARANTEED BUFFALO AND ELK LENNOX DENTAL CENTER is Looking The South Dakota Board HEAT PAID! Limited for a FT/PT Registered Dental Hygienist HUNTS in the Black Hills. Elk hunts: cows availability so call now: to join our team. Sign on bonus of $2,000! of Regents is soliciting $1800, bulls $3000. Buffalo hunts: cows Jerry at 605-610-7399. Contact us for details. Please send re- sealed bids on approxi- $1850, bulls starting at $3000. 605-391- Must Income & otherwise qualify. sume to [email protected] or call mately 175 +/- acres of till- 4646. [email protected] 605-647-2214. able farm land for lease be- MISCELLANEOUS: FLAGPOLE SALES/REPAIR. Maximum ginning with the 2021 crop Promotions. 30 years’ experience. Lo- year and ending with the cated in Sioux Falls. Have truck and will Administrative Assistant 2023 crop year (December travel statewide. Contact us: 605-335- 2023.) The land is located 1005 or at www.maximumpro.com. Lincoln County Equalization Department along Hwy 38 (North 60th NOTICES: ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS state- The internal working title for this position is Property Technician. Street) between I-29 and wide for only $150.00. Put the South Lincoln County is now accepting applicants. The Property Technician Marion Road in NW Sioux Dakota Statewide Classifi eds Network performs specialized clerical duties and routine data entry Falls, Minnehaha County. to work for you today! (25 words for work relating to the appraisal of real property for tax purposes. $150. Each additional word $5.) Call this Responsibilities include applying and explaining assessment The Lessor is entertain- newspaper or 800-658-3697 for details. regulations, procedures and practices to the public. Review and ing both annual crop bids maintain all assessment/tax credit programs relating to property and/or perennial alfalfa/ taxes. Reviewing and inputting city and township plats. Full Service ***Exposure to appraisal and real estate industry preferred grass lease bids. The Les- however, not required.*** sor reserves the right to re- PRINTING Minimum Qualifi cations: High school diploma or GED plus two years ject any bid. Bids are due of general offi ce clerical experience or comparable combination of by 5pm on Feb. 5, 2021. Call 647-2284 education and experience. $16.81–$18.51/hr plus benefi ts. or email: [email protected] To view a full listing of qualifi cations and to apply visit: For a bid application http://www.lincolncountysd.org then click on the Employment tab. Application deadline: February 15th 5:00 p.m. Contact Human and/or information Resources with questions at 605-764-6609. Equal Opportunity Employer. contact Jim Barkema at 605-274-9513 or [email protected] HELP WANTED: PART-TIME ACTIVITY ASSISTANT Two 8 hour days a week, one weekend a Join our team! month, and every third holiday. Apply online www.good-sam.com

404 E. 6th Ave., Lennox, SD (605) 647-2251

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Affi rmative Action All qualifi ed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, FT/PT Registered religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. Dental Hygienist

Sign on bonus of $2000! HELP WANTED Contact us for details, [email protected] or phone: 605-647-2214. Please email resume We are accepting applications for a to [email protected] for information. Part Time Housekeeper Apply online www.good-sam.com Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Accepting Call Deb Abbas for questions (605) 647-2251 Applications for Register of Deeds

The Lincoln County Board of Commissions is currently accepting applications for Register of Deeds. 404 E. 6th Ave., Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a business-related fi eld plus fi ve years of progressively Lennox, SD responsible work experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may (605) 647-2251 be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Affi rmative Action All qualifi ed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, Preferred qualifi cations: Preferred work experience at a title/abstract company, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, real estate company, or an attorney’s offi ce. Previous supervisory experience. genetic information, marital status or other protected status. The Register of Deeds Offi ce is comprised of three fulltime and one part-time employees. This offi ce is responsible for the oversight of an approximate $350,000 budget and records HELP WANTED: and stores a host of legal documents for the County. The selected candidate will complete the current Register of Deeds term. PRODUCTION WORKERS The position is up for election in 2022 with the new term beginning January of 2023. Wilson Trailer Company - Lennox, SD Interested candidates should apply through the Lincoln County website, www.lincolncountysd.org, Plant has the following full-time openings for: along with attaching a letter of interest and resume by 5 p.m. on February 19th.

DAY & NIGHT SHIFT: Questions regarding the process should be directed to Day Hours: 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-Th) Julia Disburg, Human Resources Director, at 605-764-6609. Night Hours: 5pm-3:30am (M-Th)

STARTING RATE: $17.25 / hr. for Assemblers $18.25 / hr. for Welders $1.00 / hr. Night-shift Differential We offer above average benefi t package that includes: Major Medical Health Insurance, including short term disability Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Vacation • Paid Profi t Sharing Plan 401(k) Plan Apply online at www.wilsontrailer.com or in person at WILSON TRAILER COMPANY

415 E. Oriole Ave., Lennox, SD Phone: 605-647-0520 A pre-employment physical exam with a drug test is required. Wilson Trailer is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TEA WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 5, 2021 SPORTS • 10 Titan girls earn wins over Titan boys defeat Sisseton, Western Christian Madison, Western Christian By Anne Homan GIRLS BASKETBALL | Page 10 On Saturday, Jan. 30 the “This was one of the best wins we’ve had Ritter recorded a double-double on the night, scoring Tea Area High School boys 16 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. She also had basketball team competed in in the last two years. Western Christian is three assists and one steal. Gors fi nished the night with the Dak XII/NEC Conference ranked #3 in Iowa and hadn’t lost in nearly eight points, two rebounds and Grant had six points, seven Clash in Madison. The Titans rebounds, and one assist. Stansbury and Schupner each faced off against Sisseton and a month.” Drew Weber had three points in the game and Mckinney and Peterson never trailed, getting the 58-37 Titan boys’ head coach each had two points. Mckinney led the team in assists on victory. the night with four. She also had two steals. “This was a quality win for The Titan girls will compete in the DAK XII/NEC Clash this our boys. Our defense played two steals. Garrett Kolbeck had got us going by being aggres- Saturday, Feb. 6 in Mad- very well and we were able two points, two rebounds, and sive towards the basket and ison. Tea Area is sched- to get the tempo in our favor four assists. everyone else contributed key uled to face off against early,” said Titan head coach, The Titans shot over 45 per- points throughout the game.” Parkston at 3:15 p.m. in Drew Weber. “We really strug- cent in the game. Sisseton shot Ludin led all scorers with the main gym. Masks are gled offensively at times, but just over 30 percent. 30 points in the game. He also required and fans will only Cael [Lundin] was able to get us Tea Area hosted Western pulled down fi ve rebounds, had be allowed to stay for their going a little bit and Caden [El- Christian, IA on Tuesday, Feb. 2. three assists and one steal. team’s game. lingson] had another nice game Coming into the game, Western Kolbeck, who hit four three On Feb. 12, the Titans scoring at the rim. We moved Christian had only lost three pointers in the game, fi nished will visit Lennox in double the ball well and everyone was games all season and beat the night with 16 points. He header action with the able to contribute in some way.” Class A Dell Rapids by one point also had one rebound and Titan boys. For the Titans, Lundin led in the early part of January. one assist. Worth fi nished with Above: Katie At right: the way with a 23 point perfor- Tea Area got ahead early, six points, had three assists Vasecka fights Kendra mance. He pulled down three leading 17-7 after the open- and two steals. Lake had fi ve for the bucket Mckinney rebounds and had one steal ing quarter and never looked points on the night, grabbed during Tuesday takes back. In the third, the Titans six rebounds, and had four night’s the shot in the game. Ellingson fi nished with eight points in the game outscored Western Christian assists. Jonah Kocer and Blake match-up . during the 24-13 going on to take the 61- Thompson each fi nished with Titans’ and had a game-high 15 re- bounds to lead the Titans. He 46 victory. two points. Kirschenmen pulled Tuesday “This was one of the best down eight rebounds in the night also had two steals in the game. match-up Jeff Worth had eight points wins we’ve had in the last two game and recorded a steal. against in the game, grabbed four re- years. Western Christian is The Titans were scheduled Western bounds and had three assists. ranked #3 in Iowa and hadn’t to travel to Hartford on Thurs- lost in nearly a month,” said day, Feb. 4 to take on West Cen- Christian. Austin Lake had six points, fi ve rebounds, four assists and one Weber. “We were able to really tral and will compete against At right: Mara steal. Reis Kirschenmen had grind them up defensively and Crofton, NE on Tuesday, Feb. Grant goes up got the tempo in our favor. We 9 in Nebraska. They will be in for two against six points, four rebounds and two assists. Blake Thompson rebounded really well and hit Lennox on Friday, Feb. 12 in the Western enough shots in the second half double header action with the fi nished with fi ve points, two Christian Photos by to pull away. Cael [Lundin] really Titan girls. defender. Anne Homan rebounds, one assist and had

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TEA AREA SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL @ NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, Crofton, NE, V-7pm 6:30PM WRESTLING @ BASKETBALL DH Milbank, 5pm @ Lennox, Girls: 46754 271st Street, Tea, SD 605-368-2161 C-5:15pm; JV-4pm; www.LeesMeats.com V-6:30pm; Boys: C-4pm; JV-5:15pm; Homemade Sausages & Jerkies V-8pm Retail Meat Store Gift Boxes Year Round Wild Game Processing NO SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL DH vs. WRESTLING, FREE Wildlife Museum @ SF Washington, @ Parker, C-5pm; Elk Point Jefferson Regions, 10am Girls: C-5:30pm; JV- JV-6:15pm; V-7:30pm @ Tea Area, Girls: 4pm; V-7pm C-5:15pm; JV-4pm; Schoenhard’s Custom BOYS BASKETBALL V-6:30pm; Boys: Cabinetry, Inc. @ Tea Area, Boys: C-4pm; JV-5:15pm; TEA CITY COUNCIL C-5:30pm; JV-4pm; V-8pm MEETING, 7PM V-7pm

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