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John T. Page | The Miller Press | May 16, 2020 May 16th TWO FRIENDS return to their Dairy Queen meeting place after COVID restrictions were lifted. Both the Miller City Council and the Hand County Commission met last Monday night to pass ordinances lifi ng restrictions as of 2 a.m. Wed., May 13, 2020. See story on page 11. Sponsored by Quoin Financial Bank Safety committees meet with local business owners John T. Page room. CDC guidelines relevant to their own busi- Registerd Wisota On May 7, the safety committees of both Several restaurant and bar owners shared nesses. When asked how this the city and rd May 23 Miller City Council and Hand County Com- their plans for re-opening their dining rooms. county plan to enforce adhering to the guide- Nelson’s HB Seed mission met with local business own- A common tactic discussed was removing lines Steers assured them that they would REA Hybrids ers in the community center. Joe Zeller, the condiment bottles from tables and mov- not be aggressively policing businesses. Summit Gold Tony Rangel, and Bob Steers represented ing to disposable packets. Others stated they Jones went even further to say that they will C All Classes- Late Model, the Miller City Council. Jim Jones and Jim would either be staggering seating or only be relying on the public to report potential Modifi ed, Super Stock, Eschenbaum represented the Hand County operating at half seating capacity like Dairy violations commenting that they do not want Midwest Modifi ed, Commission. Queen owner Tiffanay Moser. Moser even to tell owners how to run their businesses. Street Stock, & Pure Stock The community center held a positive at- commented that she doesn’t “think peo- Pending the approval of the resolutions mosphere during the meeting. As business ple are going to rush in” for sit down dining to both the city and county ordinances on Pits and Grandstand owners and local offi cials exchanged ideas right away if things reopen. May 11 2020, businesses will be allowed and questions, laughter often ensued as a Even if things do open up, city and coun- to reopen their public spaces at 2 a.m. on open at 5 p.m. tribute to the optimism clearly present in the ty offi cials still expect people to adhere to Wednesday May 13. Races begin at 7 p. m. 1300 3rd Ave. SE, Miller Pit Fee: $30 Grandstand: $15 Adults • Primary election: Candidate profi les $7 Age 10-14 For more information: www.myracepass.com/millercentralspeedway The Miller Press extended the same questions to each candidate running for offi ce in our area, the following individuals responded. State Senate races to come next week. Rockham Legion Memorial Day Due to the Covid-19 distanc- ing the Memorial Day services for the American Legion Post 57 have been cancelled. Crosses and fl ags will be placed at the Zell, Miranda, and Rockham cemeter- ies with names of the veterans being read on the post Facebook page on Memorial Day. Corrctions In May 9, 2020 Hand Coun- ty Commission story a zero was omitted on the cost of the Hand County Libray parking lot. The cost should read $50,000. Also the pipe request to be place under 368th Ave. would be a solid pipe. Additional info can be obtained from Hand County Jim Eschenbaum Charlie Hoff man Representative Kevin Watts Auditor. Why are you running for Age: 60 Age: 58 Commissioner? Occupation: Forage farmer/ James D. Wangsness Occupation: Financial Con- Inside: To serve the people of Hand cattle rancher Age: 49 sultant Top Stories 2 County with an open, honest, re- Family: three grown children, Occupation: Fourth-genera- Family: Lynn, Alexis and Na- Obituaries 6 sponsible voice. fi ve grandchildren tion farmer/rancher than “We the people” must get Why are you running for Family: Wife Melanie and son Why are you running for Public Notices 8-9, 12-13 back to being the government State Representative? Ben (12) State Representative? Classifi eds 10-11 and being informed and in- Having a sense of servitude Why are you running for We’ve all learned the impor- volved. is what drives my basic altruis- State Representative? tance of LOCAL CONTROL dur- Youth 14 What qualities do you/would tic desires and the scope of area I had the honor of being ap- ing this recent COVID-19 crisis. Inserts: you bring to the leadership po- covered by the South Dakota leg- pointed by Governor Noem to That’s why I believe we need to sition for Hand County? islature is not only of enormous the state house last year. I was protect the rights of hardwork- Kessler’s Experience of a lifetime of in- size but of an incredible range able to help put policies in place ing South Dakotans and allow MHS Graduation volvement in Hand County agri- of different needs. From tim- that will benefi t our schools, them to make decisions that im- culture and business. ber and mining and motorcy- healthcare systems and agricul- pact them directly. Local elected Knowing the people of Hand cle safety decisions in the Black tural economy. There is so much offi cials need to work with resi- Weather County and their values. Hills to oil and sheep fi elds in more to get done and I want to dents to develop and implement Date High Low Precip. Government experience at NW South Dakota to one of the be a part of building those op- solutions that fi t the needs of portunities for our future and May 7 53 30.08” moist. Ohio Civil Township as Treasurer cleanest fi sheries in America to each individual community. As a with exact accounting of taxpay- small businesses in every South our next generation’s future. I representative in Pierre, I will al- May 8 59 29 er money. Dakota city and mega-grain han- am currently in a great position ways work to make sure that res- May 9 49 30 trace Common sense decision mak- dling facilities to urban sprawl in to put those policies in place to idents of South Dakota commu- May 10 49 30 ing. southeast South Dakota the leg- achieve those goals. nities have the power to choose What qualities do you bring May 11 52 30 How would you describe the islature covers it all. Common what works best for them. state of Hand County? Why? sense and a yearning to learn to the leadership position for I might view a state represen- May 12 49 39 .14” Hand County is in pretty good something every day from some- District 23? tative position a little different- moist. shape because it has had respon- one who knows more about an I am a proven leader in local politics with a lifetime of agri- May 13 56 42 sible decision makers for years. issue than I do is what makes for Candidates, 3  Top Stories www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, May 16, 2020

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Emily Lammers | The Miller Press | May 16, 2020 SALE ENJOYING THE CROWDED streets of the Hongdae district in Seoul, South Korea. Prior to COVID-19, we took a lot of little (once annoying) things for granted, like being able to take a stroll on a pedestrian path. Coca-Cola 12 Pack, 12 oz. Cans What we long for when life is refracted through a lens of loss I miss the crowds. This it was heartening. is ironic because for most Out and Once in Seoul, you 99 of my time traveling or vis- about didn’t have to look hard iting tourist destinations, for a crowd. In fact, every I try to avoid crowds. Of- with neighborhood had a desig- ten this means waking up Emily Lammers nated pedestrian street. It before 5:00 a.m. or vis- didn’t matter if you were 2 iting at odd times of the the week it was or what in Myeongdong (beau- year (rainy season in Thai- time of the day, the sub- ty district), Itaewon (for- land, for example, where way cars were always eigner district), Gangnam Pepsi or 7•UP torrential rains can last up packed and just seemed (high-end shopping dis- 6 Pack, .5 Liter Bottles to three months). Howev- to keep squashing peo- trict), or Hongdae (col- er, COVID-19 has turned ple in—clown-car style. lege district), a crowd was the world on its head At the time, it was annoy- guaranteed. Especially and made me long for ing, inconvenient, uncom- in my favorite, Hongdae, the days in Seoul where I fortable, but looking back where the college students 5/$ would be jostled, bumped, (perhaps with rose-col- would troll the streets from shoved (usually by tiny, ored glasses) it also led 10 a.m. to 7 a.m. the next but surprisingly strong to moments of connec- morning. It didn’t matter grandmas), and nudged tion. When the train car if you had no plans for the 10 throughout the day. On the would lurch and the whole night, simply walking with subway, in shops, restau- group would sway togeth- the crowd made you feel rants, and on the street, er and have a soft giggle as vibrant and a part of some- Budweiser, Bud Light, in Korea, it seemed there we lost our footing. Even thing exciting. Coors, Coors Light, was always a crowd. And I stoic businessmen would COVID-19 has shifted Michelob Golden Busch or miss it. grin. Or when a family my view of a lot of things, or Miller Busch Light Hoping on the sub- with children, or a preg- but missing crowds was 24 Pack, 12 oz. Cans 30 Pack, 12 oz. Cans way for the one-hour ride nant woman, or an elder one I didn’t expect. Re- from our home in Song- would board the train and fracted through a lens of 49 49 tan to Seoul was the start fi ve people would stand to loss, even daily annoyanc- of “crowd surfi ng.” It give up their seat to them, es can become the best 17 16 didn’t matter what day of parts of a place. Corona, Modelo or Frances Knippling named Legendary Honoree Michelob Pacifico Ultra 12 Pack, 12 oz. John T. Page 24 Pack, 12 oz. Cans Bottles or Cans he sport of rodeo is a big deal in South Dakota and for Frances Knip- 99 99 Tpling it has encompassed a large portion of his life. So much so that he 19 12 was named a 2020 South Dakota High School Rodeo Association Legendary Honoree. Budweiser, Knippling started working with cat- Bud Light, Coors Bud Light tle and horses at a very early age. At only or Coors Light Seltzer four years old, he dragged his fi rst calf 18 Pack, 16 oz. Cans 12 Pack, 12 oz. Cans to the branding iron. This event became the start of a lifelong love of rodeo, a love 99 99 that he still carries to this day. Knippling only recently stopped com- 13 11 peting in rodeo due to an injury he re- ceived while roping steers in 2014. During New Belgium his days competing, Knippling received 12 Pack, 12 oz. White Claw numerous awards. In 1973, he won the Bottles or Cans or Truly all around award in calf and team roping Shiner Bock Hard Seltzer at the South Dakota Quarter Horse Asso- 12 Pack, 12 oz. Bottles 12 Pack, 12 oz. Cans ciation. He also held the fastest time at fi - nals in the South Dakota Rodeo Associ- 99 99 ation (SDRA) in 1997, 1998, and 2001. Knippling did not just compete and do 12 13 well when he was young either. In 2011, he became the state champion in the 65 Knippling’s family is a sizable one with and over Senior Men’s Breakaway compe- six kids, 25 grandkids and 22 great grand- tition. While Knippling spent many years kids. Two of his boys rodeoed like he did Bud Light competing, his love of rodeo extended far with team roping and his grandkids start- Shock Top Chelada beyond earning awards. ed young as well. The great grandkids 15 Pack, 12 oz. Cans 24 Pack, 12 oz. Cans Seeing the next generation competing proved just how strong the Knippling ro- in rodeo is a great source of enjoyment deo legacy is when several of them be- 99 99 for Knippling. He no longer competes but came a state champion. Knippling be- says, “right now my big deal is to see all lieves having his family involved in rodeo 9 23 the youth rodeoing.” is important because it “gives them re- Knippling loves helping young cow- sponsibility and keeps them out of trou- boys and cowgirls do well when compet- ble.” Leinenkugel’s ing and introducing kids to rodeo. One Frances Knippling holds a true passion or Boulevard Hamm’s or such time was when the Make-A-Wish for rodeo. This passion allowed him to 12 Pack, 12 oz. Hamm’s Light program collaborated with the SDRA win awards and create a legacy through Bottles or Cans 30 Pack, 12 oz. Cans to give rides to children and Knippling his descendents. However, even though helped in making a fun weekend for the he has been named a Legendary Honoree 99 99 children to participate in. This attitude of he considers it “quite an honor” and says keeping kids interested in rodeo has ex- it “hit him by surprise” and considers 13 12 his greatest accomplishment all the good tended to his own family. friends he made along the way. G N O 65 308 N. BROADWAY, MILLER, SD 57362 38 25 KESSLERSGROCERY.COM  Saturday, May 16, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com

Candidate profi les, comings in tax revenue be- be a very challenging budget year. I don’t to challenge ourselves to take care of our continued from page 1 cause of this and the agri- want to cut programs or raise taxes but local business owners; if we want to con- cultural downturn in prices. Everyone to- there are many unknowns at this time. tinue to have a local business district, we Jim Eschenbaum day is struggling and will need help in What is your stance on the cattle can’t afford to take our business out of What is the biggest infrastructure working back up to whatever normal is price fi xing being investigated by sev- town. Shop locally! challenge currently facing Hand Coun- for them. A tax increase would negative- eral attorney generals? What is the biggest infrastructure ty? ly hurt all the citizens who need more I think it is great! There has been in- challenge currently facing District 23? Absolutely roads because of the un- revenue in their own lives and business- vestigations ongoing into this matter for Roads, bridges, drinking water, waste- precedented moisture we are deal- es so that is not on my table. Government some time. Recently with supply line dis- water and education…how can you pos- ing with. I would also ask the public to should have to go through the same eco- ruptions, more focus is being given to sibly say that one is more important the please be understanding with our High- nomic downturn as the private sector. this issue. I will be working closely with other. It is vital that we address each of way Department as they are doing the What is your stance on the cattle our federal delegation, executive branch these issues constantly; however, if we best they can with the manpower and re- price fi xing being investigated by sever- and Department of Agriculture on this is- do not address the capital expenditure sources that they have. al attorney generals? sue as well as Mandatory Country of Or- gap in our state’s education system, dras- Also maintenance and preservation of Our country has looked the other way igin Labeling (MCOOL). My experience tic changes will need to be made and ru- our beautiful historic Court House, there while foreign countries were buying up and relationships in the animal industry ral education will continue to suffer. So, are special challenges in doing mainte- agricultural infrastructures while Con- will serve me well on these matters. if I had to pick the biggest challenge to- nance and repairs on a historic build- gress has not done due diligence in re- What is your position on industrial day, I would say that education tops the ing but I believe it is worth the extra ef- gard to following monopoly laws already hemp and it being grown for manufac- list; although, each of those items listed fort. In today’s throw away society where on the books. Loosening Federal require- turing purposes? is important. people have become accustomed to just ments for certain ag-related products I supported the Hemp bill last session. What is the biggest non-infrastruc- getting rid of things and replacing them would allow local processors to keep the While hemp is not a savior for our farm- ture challenge currently facing District with new stuff I believe that it’s impor- food chain fi lled and they would rely on ers, it has a tremendous amount of po- 23? tant to consider the value, quality and State Inspections for following safe han- tential in the industrial arena. I advise Please refer to the answer above for workmanship of the Court House that we dling measures keeping our food safe. caution to any producer that wishes to the state of District 23 question. have. What is your position on industrial try hemp. I supported funding for a Bio How well do you think we have han- What is the biggest non-infrastruc- hemp and it being grown for manufac- Processing research and development fa- dled COVID-19? ture challenge currently facing Hand turing purposes? cility that will be a cooperative effort be- Everyone seems to have a different County? I’m old enough to remember fi elds of tween SDSU and School of Mines and opinion about COVID-19. Locally, I be- Covid-19 and preparations for it. Pe- Jerusalem Artichokes being plowed un- with private industry. This has the poten- lieve we have done exactly what we riod. der. Not that hemp would turn out the tial to increase the viability of the hemp needed to do. We looked to our local How can we resolve the budget is- same way but my hunting friends from industry, create jobs in South Dakota and elected offi cials and our medical profes- sues caused by revenue shortfalls? Montana tell me that thousands of tons keep our next generation in the state. sionals for guidance. They provided us Hand County as an entity doesn’t of hemp are sitting on the edges of fi elds with an ordinance concerning steps to have revenue shortfalls as of yet. I asked baled up with no buyers. They say the Kevin Watts take to prevent the spread of the corona- our Treasurer the morning of May 5th be- manufacturers of hemp went bankrupt so ly than my opponents. I am seeking this virus. Each business implemented a plan fore our Commissioner’s meeting about they have no place to sell their product. If position for one reason and one reason based on that information. Soon, we will where we were with delinquent taxes for someone wants to grow hemp, great, but only. I want to help improve the lives of be back to business, but business as usu- the fi rst half and she reported to me that the caveat is that if there are no manufac- the people I serve. Our residents are the al will look a little different going for- delinquencies were slightly less than nor- turers for hemp set up in South Dakota to best resource we have available to us ward. mal. This was welcome news consider- date, the product will need to be stored and I want to give them every opportuni- This really comes back to the question ing our current economy. until there are. ty to succeed. of local control. My wife owns Heart- What is your stance on the cattle What qualities do you/would you strings and she felt that it was in the best price fi xing being investigated by sev- Representative James D. bring to the leadership position for Dis- interest for the health and safety of our eral Attorney Generals? Wangsness trict 23? community to close her doors at the on- I am very pleased that they are being cultural experience. I know what it takes Serving in the United States Navy pro- set of the crisis. Every other business investigated. As long as the investigators to run a successful farming operation vided me with an opportunity to learn to owner needs to make those decisions don’t get bought out maybe we will get even in the most diffi cult of times. With follow. Why is this important? Well, you themselves for their patrons. Do I think some straight answers. the great working relationships I built in must fi rst learn to follow before you can we handled this crisis well in Miller? Yes! What is your position on industrial Pierre last session and my previous expe- learn to lead. That’s what I have worked How can we resolve the budget is- hemp and it being grown for manufac- rience, I have the ability to successfully on for the past 23 years with Modern sues caused by revenue shortfalls? turing purposes? put forward policies that will sustain and Woodmen of America. I learned to follow While serving on the Miller School I have no problem with it. It’s my un- build our local communities. fi rst then I learned how to become a bet- Board, I learned a very tough lesson derstanding that the market for it is lim- How would you describe the state of ter leader through education and train- about budget shortfalls. Only two choic- ited and I would guess that much of an District 23? Why? ing. During the past 23 years, I served es exist when you don’t have enough increase in production will cause the val- The state of our district is good when on the Hand-in-Hand Daycare Board, the money to pay the bills…increase reve- ue to go down and some producers will you consider our resources, location and Miller School Board, the On-Hand Devel- nue through taxation or decrease expen- likely get stuck with a product they can’t communities. opment Board of Directors, the Aberdeen ditures with staff reduction. Neither so- sell. We are facing some challenges in NAIFA Board, the South Dakota NAF- lution is popular to specifi c segments our district with Covid-19, an econom- IC Board and most recently the Hands of of the population and it is not easy for Charlie Hoff man ic downturn in all sectors and decreasing Hope Board of Directors. Each of these elected offi cials to make those tough de- a successful legislator. tax revenues. Having said that, we have leadership positions offered a different cisions, but it is a necessary part of the What qualities do you/would you dedicated, hard working people that will learning, growing and leadership oppor- business function. State, county, city and bring to the leadership position for Dis- persevere through the hard times. We tunity. school boards must make those busi- trict 23? have excellent schools, healthcare facili- As a leader with MWA, I have devel- ness decisions based on the best inter- One of the most important charac- ties, recreational opportunities as well as oped certain attributes that I believe to est of the people they serve. Elected of- teristics of a legislator is being able to an incredible economic engine in a gricul- be a must for any leader today…passion, fi cials run a business. Raising taxes is think outside of ones own personal box ture. clarity, decisiveness, courage, humility not always the best answer! South Dako- of thought processes. Being aware of the What is the biggest infrastructure and most of all integrity. I have a deep tans simply want their money to be used fact that everything we think we know challenge currently facing District 23? desire to help South Dakotans live the wisely… well we might not really know well is Roads and Bridges! The wet condi- best life possible. I will say what I mean What is your stance on the cattle tantamount to fi nding solutions for oth- tions have taken a toll on our roads and and mean what I say. I will make tough price fi xing being investigated by sev- ers problems. What I have proven in the our bridges are slowly deteriorating. Ev- decisions that are popular and decisions eral attorney generals? past in the legislature is the willingness erywhere in the district we are getting on some that are not. I will stand for We need to see results from this in- to learn and work with anyone regardless bad report cards on our bridges. It is the what I believe. I will not hide from criti- vestigation. Today, our ranchers are be- of political persuasion. Liking people in 500 pound gorilla in the room. Last ses- cism. And, I will always lead with hon- ing forced to participate in an unfair general and wanting to be a team player sion I fought hard for SB144 that would esty and integrity! business practice designed to benefi t without a personal agenda is where I am have put $10 million into county high- How would you describe the state of meat packers. Whether this investigation at today. way departments. The bill was negotiat- District 23? Why? yields any results or not, it is important How would you describe the state of ed down to $4 million that can be lever- If you drive around our district and for each member of the voting public to District 23? Why? aged with federal funds up to $35 million visit with the communities, you will see reach out to Senator Rounds, Senator District 23 has 10% of the farm for bridges in the counties. This was a that we all have similar challenges. Each Thune and Congressman Johnson to let ground in South Dakota and is the larg- big win for our infrastructure and I will is searching for a way to bring economic them know changes need to be made. est single district in the State. That said continue to advocate for this kind of development to their community; every- Some of you might have heard about we have multiple cities and school dis- funding. one is trying to fi nd a way to keep young COOL…Country of Origin Labeling. This tricts and thousands of small business- As a legislature we were also able to people from moving away; school boards is a practice that needs to be mandato- es involved in retail serving our citizens fund the governor’s request of $5 million are struggling to lure quality faculty ry for the cattle industry. Well, it should so whenever agriculture struggles, we all for broad band in the state. What a great members to their rural school districts; be mandatory for any product you buy. struggle. The small mom and pop shops opportunity considering the situation we roads and highways are in need of repair Don’t you think you should know where on main street are just as important as are facing with Covid-19. Our ability to throughout district 23; farmers are trying your BEEF comes from? I talked about the largest farm out there and everyone stay connected is more important than to fi nd the most profi table grain to plant this earlier. We need to work together needs a seat at the table. ever. and others are hoping for water to drain to develop a market for our ranchers lo- What is the biggest infrastructure What is the biggest non-infrastruc- so they can plant; ranchers are search- cally. If we do that for beef, we should challenge currently facing District 23? ture challenge facing District 23? ing for a fair market for their beef; small be able to do that for other industries as Cities continually need water and sew- The obvious answer is Covid-19. Be- business owners are providing a service well. er updating. Our roads and bridges will yond that, funding for our schools and to their local community with the hope What is your position on industrial always need updating allowing the safe healthcare systems is paramount! These that a young person will come back one hemp and it being grown for manufac- travel of people and livestock and grain are the institutions that make our small day to take over that service. turing purposes? in and out of our district. towns the best in the country. Consider- South Dakotans need to come togeth- It is important that we explore new in- What is the biggest non-infrastruc- ing the challenges of Covid-19, they be- er now more than ever before. We need dustries in South Dakota. Since Industri- ture challenge currently facing District come even more valuable to our com- to create a market for our cattle ranchers al hemp production is now legal in South 23? munities. I will work hard with our rural locally; we need to encourage our young Dakota, I will support it. I am hopeful We all would agree that the challeng- legislators to secure their future. people to return to the community they that its production will provide addition- es we face in education and the lack of How well do you think we handled grew up in and help them develop busi- al revenue to the state. adequate State funding pose an ongoing Covid-19? nesses or return as educators; we need problem. That said we are fi nding more As a state, district, and community I Call in your and more urban type crime moving into MILLER prescriptions think we have done well with the pan- and we’ll our rural areas so law enforcement has demic. The goal was to fl atten the curve HAND COUNTY become a very critical issue involving the have them to avoid overwhelming our hospitals. We ready for you! control of these people and the potential have achieved that without mandatory for stopping the spread of horrible drugs HAPPENINGS shut downs. Our citizens reacted well by 853-3647 into our cities and homes which ruin heeding the warnings and doing the right DRUG peoples lives. thing. With the education and aware- Community Events Wheels & Meals How well do you think we have han- ness we have developed, I believe we dled COVID-19? can safely start returning to a new nor- Mon. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Supreme pork chop, au gratin potatoes, capri blend, The Governor allowed local control to mal. The threat is not over! We still need 18 rule the day which is the only constitu- to be vigilant. curbside only, call ahead. 853-3693 peaches, wheat bread and butter tional decision which could have been How can we resolve budget issues Tue. Lasagna, tossed salad, pudding, garlic bread made. At the end of the day we will learn caused by revenue shortfalls? 19 much more about the origins and ulti- That is a diffi cult question. I have al- mate infection rates along with the po- ways worked to grow our economy to in- Wed. Meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, pears, wheat bread tential vaccines sure to come out. Avoid- crease revenues. I believe that is the best 20 and butter ing the fl u in winter time is very similar way. By reducing regulation, promoting to avoiding getting COVID-19 so we all growth and expansion, we can grow out Thurs. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Breaded fi sh, garden rice, broccoli, ice cream, wheat know how to protect ourselves. of our shortfalls. We need to be responsi- 21 curbside only, call ahead. 853-3693 bread and butter How can we resolve the budget is- ble with our tax revenue dollars and put Fri. Chicken salad sandwich on croissant, chips, carrot sues caused by revenue shortfalls? them where they are most effective. Due 22 There will certainly be some short to the impact of Covid-19, it is going to salad, ambrosia  Editorials & Opinions www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, May 16, 2020 Control is our asthma goal Tell me about the ‘good old days’ Growing up decades I suppose the “big the horizon, I think sons were going to take her out for ago, we all knew kids and days” for me are most people, includ- Mother’s Day dinner. She said no adults who were held back past for now. But be- R.A.M. ing me, didn’t realize places for meals were open…this in by their asthma. They sat cause I mentioned that the threat was the “City that Never Sleeps.” out gym classes and sport- my birthday and quickly nearing our Vacationers won’t be vacation- ing events, missed school Mark E. Bubak, MD ’ifi cations or work over and over Mother’s Day, I will doorsteps. ing at favorite summer spots. Many Biologic treatments are again, were up in the wee report that I received Ruth A. Moller I feel a bit safer people have found their jobs “on not the traditional chem- hours of the night fi ght- many lovely cards, because South Da- hold,” and even though they may ical drugs we have been ing to breath, or seemed to notes, phone calls, and e-mails…all kota isn’t over-populated. But I also be called back, not every employer using for decades. Rath- make their own chest nois- greatly appreciated. Right now, one get reports from family members is paying wages until an establish- er, biologics are antibod- es all the time. They got counter holds the many cards—I al- who live in highly populated ar- ment is open again. ies similar to those we use nicknames like Wheezy. ways hate to put them away. Kids eas. Son Matt, who lives in Tucson, And I’ve heard, several times, to recognize and fi ght off Jump ahead now to and grandkids also made sure I Ariz., complains that there doesn’t that it could take a very long time germs. When designing bi- 2020. Although we still wasn’t deprived gift-wise. appear to be any “social distancing” before Covid 19 no longer poses a ologics for asthma patients, continue with our tradi- But even with enjoyable personal where he lives. So many things are threat. scientists replace the recog- tional allergy avoidance experiences, I can’t ignore the con- now considered necessary for per- Since all this has happened, life nition portion with a com- and immunotherapy pro- stant reporting of everything tak- sonal safety that I’m sure most of seems surreal…sort of like watching ponent that targets “prob- grams, inhaled corticoste- ing place because of the corona- us never considered before. a movie, in which we know the plot lem signals” from our roid inhalers, and long and virus pandemic, which not only Many people now regularly wear is just a fi gment of imagination. immune system. One fam- short acting airway mus- affects the U.S., but most of the face masks/coverings. One store But, sadly, it isn’t imagination. ily of signals or targets, cle relaxing agents to treat world. Numbers reported of people I frequent has spaces marked off It isn’t a nightmare. If it were, I’d known as interleukin pro- asthma, we now have en- affected, and of people who have where people can stand as they pinch myself until I woke up and teins, come from T cells tered what is being called died, are diffi cult to fathom. Al- wait in line at the check-out. With- found myself back in “the good old and tell other cells what to “The Biologic Era” of asth- though now it’s reported that there out thinking, I asked my daugh- days,” which I admit I no doubt do. The allergy antibody ma treatments. were warnings of a “pandemic” on ter in Las Vegas if her husband and took for granted. IgE is another target. When the particular biologic is given, it circulates through From the fi les of the patient until it fi nds its The Miller Press RETROSPECT target, and then binds to that target. The result is to May 12, 1910 held Sunday afternoon 10 p.m. The census is un- when John Hinners, For- change the way our body According to unoffi - at Wessington. Born in der the sponsorship of the ester with the SD Depart- works, decreasing parts of cial estimates, the popu- Lake Mills, Wis., Decem- Hand County churches. All ment of Agriculture and the allergy or immune re- lation of various western ber 14, 1869, he was only families are asked to coop- Angie McCance, Soil Con- action that causes us to states given out by the cen- an infant when his par- erate with the census taker servation Technician, visit- have the asthma. sus offi ce today, North Da- ents moved to Van Horn, so a true picture of church ed and gave a special pre- 34 years, she was the wind All these therapy choic- kota has more inhabitants Iowa, and at the age of affi liation within the coun- sentation on trees. They beneath the wings of many es can be overwhelming. than her sister state, South 12, the family homestead- ty can be obtained. also planted a spruce tree Miller music students fac- We now want to personal- Dakota. The fi gures made ed in Hand County. Sever- May 15, 1980 on the school grounds. ing the most critical judg- ize each asthmatic’s pro- public this morning show al years later, he purchased As in the past, members Recently acquired at the es, while settling stomachs gram with the goal of “con- South Dakota, 508,800, in- his own farm in Gilbert of MHS graduating class Hand County Museum and and calming nerves. trol,” meaning hopefully, crease of 240,094 over the Twp., and was stilling liv- will deliver the commence- Depot was an antique one- May 12, 2010 no asthma. It all starts census taken 10 years ago. ing on the original farm at ment addresses. Named to of-a-kind RCA four-tube ra- Miller Area Foundation with talking to your doc- Bids will be received for the time of his death. speak are David Fremark, dio owned by Colin and awards more than $10,000 tor to establish an under- the purchase of the Meth- Rural Electrics Cele- Kyla Campbell, Marcia Margaret McGillvrey. Co- in grants. Groups receiv- standing of your history odist Church of Miller, the brate First 25 Years! This Droz and George Gitongah, lin recalls his uncle pur- ing awards were Shoot- followed by a physical ex- congregation, having de- year, rural people every- AFS student. Graduat- chasing it from a salesman ing Sports, Miller and Polo amination. You and your cided to erect a new build- where are celebrating the ing with high honors are at Rose Hill Church in the Fire Departments, Miller/ doctor might then decide ing. Submit all bids to O.H. 25th anniversary of the Ru- Judy Belzer, Kyla Camp- mid 1920s. The radio was Wessington/Wolsey Base- on several options includ- Yetter. ral Electrifi cation Program, bell, Wendy Moser, Beth one of the fi rst in Rose Hill ball Association and Joy of ing, allergy testing, blood Bohning Bros., Gingham a social and economic Wieland and Karen Wil- Township and quickly be- Friends. counts, IgE levels, ni- petticoats, 50 cents; silk ‘miracle’ that has brought liamson. came the center of attrac- Midcontinent Commu- tric oxide breath measure- petticoats, $5.50; parasols, electric lights and pow- Nine seniors will gradu- tion. nications present a $1,500 ment, x-rays, CT scans, $3.00; ladies’ ribbed draw- er to more than 16 million ate from Polo High School May 17, 2000 check for Miller’s Wheels and pulmonary function ers, bleached, 25 cents. Americans who were, al- May 16. Graduates are Jo- Fifty years plus in the and Meals Corporation. tests as indicated to deter- A Hand County farmer most literally, living in the seph Schaefers, valedicto- newspaper business came The local money received mine what type of asth- by the name of W.J. Solo- dark – only a quarter cen- rian; Angela Martinmaas, to a close May 13, when is matched by funding ma you have. Armed with man tried to commit sui- tury ago. salutatorian; Denise Fron- long-time Miller Press pub- from the state. the knowledge obtained, cide Friday night at Wess- May 14, 1970 ing, Susan Kolda, Pam lisher, Robert H. McFar- Rustler runners shine your allergy doctor can ington by fi ring a revolver What became of 942 Lammers, Kenneth Martin- lane, passed away at the at Swisher Field, Peterka prescribe the best com- into his mouth. The trou- residents of Hand Coun- maas, Roger Martinmaas, age of 80 years. A native and Parmely break records. bination of treatments to ble arose over a recent sep- ty during the past decade? Tim Schlechter and Debra of Spencer, Iowa, Bob be- Ryan Peterka broke one achieve control. aration from his wife. The That is a question that Sprenger. gan his newspaper career of the oldest meet records And as an added benefi t man was taken into custo- many people will be asking The Miller Karate Club in Spencer following his in the 1600-meter open of control, we can hopeful- dy and sent to Huron to re- as they learn the results of has been very active the discharge from the Navy in while better in the 800-me- ly eliminate the use of that cover from his wound. He the recent census. The pre- past two months. On April 1945. Bob and a partner, ter meet recorded he estab- old nickname, Wheezy. is said to be demented. liminary census of Hand 26, Michael Namanny test- George Williams of Spen- lished. Jess Parmely’s shot Mark E. Bubak, MD May 12, 1960 County revealed that the ed in Sioux Falls and re- cer, purchased the Mill- put form proved deadly at practicing in Sioux Falls, Speculation as to the count had dropped from ceived his 4th kyu. Class- er Press in 1947 from Mar- the 4-Star Meet in Aber- South Dakota is a contrib- growth of Miller in a 10- 6,712 persons in 1960 to es will resume May 22 at tha Tamblyn, who along deen last Saturday as she uting Prairie Doc® colum- year period has ended with 5,770 in 1970. 7:30 p.m. above the old with her husband Bill, had shattered the meet record nist. He is certifi ed by the the preliminary announce- Twenty-eight eighth fi re hall. published the Press since while setting a new school American Board of Aller- ment that the city’s gain grade pupils of the com- May 14, 1990 1925. record. Parmely, also won gy and Immunology to care in population from 1950 mon school districts of Five seniors will make Mike Trosen, who has the discus event. for adults and children to 1960 was 167. Accord- Hand County will graduate up the fi nal class of gradu- been manager of Dako- The fi fth and sixth grade with asthma and allergies. ing to fi gures released from May 19. Only six common ates from Polo High School ta Ag Coop in St. Law- Science Fair was held May For free and easy access to the district census bureau, school districts still remain on Sun., May 20. The class rence for nearly fi ve years, 7 at Miller’s elementary the entire Prairie Doc® li- Miller has a population of in the county. Of the total valedictorian is Trixie Ven- will be leaving the compa- gym. Family, friends and brary, visit www.prairiedoc. 2,069 persons. Converse- number of graduates, St. john and Julie Schlech- ny to begin a job with the other students toured the org and follow Prairie Doc® ly, the fi gures for the entire Liborius school will gradu- ter is the salutatorian. South Dakota Wheatgrow- many science displays – on Facebook featuring On county were down, from ate 19. Other graduating seniors ers July 1. everything from a rat in a Call with the Prairie Doc® a 7,139 in 1950 to 6,642 in There will be a county- are Shelley Zerfoss, Jer- Joan Niederauer has an- maze to producing a ’vol- medical Q&A show stream- 1960. wide religious census con- ald Bucher and Raymond nounced this is her last cano’ – as well as histor- ing on Facebook and broad- Funeral services for W.F. ducted on May 17 from 2 Haneke. year of teaching and she ic projects researched and cast on SDPTV most Thurs- Pautsch, 90, a pioneer resi- to 5 p.m., with a follow Mondamin School had will offi cially retire after prepared by the students. days at 7 p.m. central. dent of Gilbert Twp., were up on Monday from 7 to a special Arbor Day event the current school year. For

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In the afternoon, people of the Wessing- Jones. several residents enjoyed A few residents fol- ton community wanted to visiting about their moth- show their support,” Lac- Vicki L. Prentice | The Miller Press | May 9, 2020 lowed along on the TV for ers and things they remem- MEMBERS OF THE WESSINGTON BOOK CLUB greet the Zerfoss family from a distance with high-fi ves, thumbs Tuesday morning rosary. ey Zerfoss, the couple’s ber about them. A few daughter-in-law, explained. up, waves and lots of smiles. In the afternoon the resi- residents tried out our new dents played several games “I think it’s especially As the planes fl ew over- the years, he and his wife well as a Shriner. Zoo TV channel we receive hard in these communities of hallway bingo with Jody through the internet. We head, the look on Jerold’s have been actively in- Joyce, who spoke for Speck as caller. Other staff where everyone is used to face registered his utter volved in the Communi- Jerold, who hasn’t been get a live feed of the San helping each other. It’s not were helpers up and down Diego zoo. They get to see amazement and surprise at ty Club, the American Le- able to speak since hav- the halls. Miller Lions Club in our nature to socially seeing them. gion and Auxiliary, and the ing his voice box removed a variety of animal they distance at a time like this, sponsored bingo games have never seen. At least 96 vehicles of First Presbyterian Church last September, said they again. After bingo a variety when this amazing fam- all sorts, fi lled with peo- of Wessington. Jerold also couldn’t believe how won- Friday morning several ily is facing this horrible of music was played over residents enjoyed getting, ple of all ages, cruised past served as a Beadle Coun- derful it was. “It was price- the intercom. struggle.” the Zerfoss home, located ty Commissioner for 12 less to him,” Joyce said. “I sending notes and mail. The parade began at Wednesday morning a Midmorning, Hofer led de- at the corner of Highway years, was on the board of was amazed. There were few residents had fi nger- 5:30 p.m. with a fl yover 14 and Wessington St. N. the Wessington Economic people from all over. It was votions over the intercom of three airplanes, piloted nails polished. Midmorn- and gave a little news for Many were bearing gifts, Development Corporation, a real honor to us.” ing Hofer led devotions by Tim Grayson, Joe Ho- cards, and homemade ban- and a long-time member of the day. In the afternoon, verson and Nicholas Mat- over the intercom and gave several residents received 1 ners, accompanied by the local Masonic Lodge as a little news for the day. It thews. Wade Schultz, man- waves and smiles to cheer to 1 visits with staff and a ager of the Huron Wilbur was National Nurse’s Day few even went outside for on the couple. ending on May 1 2. In the Ellis air crew, approved Notice of the Jerold and Public masses to resume a short while. Quite a few the fl yover, as a way to afternoon, several resi- were receiving fl owers for Joyce Zerfoss Drive-by Pa- St. Thomas the Apostle, Faulkton pay their respects to their rade was posted on Face- dents enjoyed some time Mother’s Day. St. Liborius, Polo outside. Others colored friend and fellow pilot. Je- book and the response was rold owned and operated unbelievable, but then, so Saturday Vigil Mass/Sunday Masses resume County Line Aviation for is the impact Jerold has May 16th and 17th at their usual times. 20 years or so. had on Wessington. Over The bishop grants authority to resume public masses. A letter to our Social distancing between household family units, doors Ree Heights is buzzing propped open when arriving and leaving, no altar servers, choirs, bringing up the collection, and so forth will The weather this past be in place until further notice. 2020 graduates week was cold. A few Ree Heights We want all to be safe and feel safe. For those at risk, nights got down into the Carole Beck the current Holy Mass continues to be dispensed by Rep. Dusty Johnson I’m disappointed I won’t 20s with highs into the 40s and 50s. It has been cloudy the Bishop until further notice. I’ll say it right off the get to do that for any of A more detailed list of guidelines found in the parish bat, the Class of 2020 grad- you this year. for days and we had rain The town of Ree Heights bulletin at parishesonline.com. All must be aware of the uation looks different than As a 2020 graduate on Tuesday night. The fruit is buzzing with the wa- those of the past – that’s you’ll have a more interest- trees and lilacs are bud- ter construction crews be- guidelines before attending Holy Mass. no secret. Graduating amid ing story than most of us ded and starting to bloom. ing there and the electric a pandemic shouldn’t when it comes to gradua- With the cold nights, we crews are stacking their Th ank You for Your Continued make your day any less tion day. The changes and will have to wait and see if lines for the water crew. Readership and Support! special, though. A grad- experiences you’ve faced they were frosted. The roads have been blad- uation day is still some- during the last few months The farmers have been ed so they have improved. thing to celebrate and all will likely shape educa- busy trying to get their Word is that Marlene of South Dakota knows tion and learning for years crops in since they had a Schock is improving. our 2020 graduates worked to come – you are a part of late start this spring. hard to get to where they history. are. So even if the day itself Due to COVID-19 containment guidelines and related closures, When I look back on didn’t go quite how you please make a note of the current locations where you can fi nd us. my graduation day from expected, you should be O Current Newsstand Locations Convenient and Contactless T.F. 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The mem ories of high school and college go be- Please join our family yond just one day. For me, most of my memories were in celebrating her made in the classroom and 95th birthday during extracurricular ac- tivities. It’s hard to appre- on May 27, 2020 ciate your education when with a card shower. you’re in the thick of it – but I promise, when you’re an old man like me, you’ll Send greetings to: look back on those days fondly. P.O. Box 141 Last year, I had the op- Wessington, 57381 portunity to go to high school senior Addison Mill- er’s graduation party – he mailed an invitation to my offi ce and I showed up. G 24

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Joshua ‘Josh’ Joseph LaBau 1977 – 2020 You are NOT Alone! Miller Police Department Log No matter where you live, Joshua “Josh” Joseph ing on Flathead Lake. He May 5 Broadway FREE and CONFIDENTIAL help for LaBau, 42, of Polson, MT, was an avid Bills and Fly- 12:35 p.m.: Animal complaint, 1th Av- 9:34 a.m.: Animal complaint, 4th passed away on Sat., ers fan. Josh found you and your children is enue Street May 2, 2020, at joy keeping busy just a phone call away. May 6 11:27 a.m.: 911 hang-up, 4th Street his home. He with his next For immediate assistance call 9:45 p.m.: Traffi c complaint, 5th Street May 11 was born Octo- project out in 605-472-0508 May 7 10:30 a.m.: Traffi c complaint, North ber 12, 1977, the yard, so- Family Crisis Center, Inc. 10:30 a.m.: Animal complaint, North Broadway to Val and cializing with Sally LaBau friends over Broadway 2:00 p.m.: Traffi c complaint, 5th Street in Miller. video games May 8 2:45 p.m.: Animal complaint, 3rd at Ginny’s House rd Through- or pulling a PO Box 347 6:45 p.m.: Traffi c control, 3 Street Street out his up- prank on a th st Redfi eld, SD 57469 10:20 p.m.: Traffi c control, 5 Street 7:30 p.m.: Motorist Assist, 1 Street bringing Josh buddy. May 9 May 12: lived in Mill- Survivors Serving Faulk, Hand & Spink counties 8:50 a.m.: Traffi c complaint, North 4:00 a.m.: Property check, US 14 er, Thousand include his Oaks, CA, Seat- wife, Colleen; tle, WA, and Hele- sisters and broth- na and Missoula, MT. ers Kari (Ron) Weber, COMMUNITY Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Josh went to Helena High Helena; Pat Andersen, Hel- Pleasant Valley Community Church, 21530 SD Hwy. 1025 East 3rd Avenue, Miller, School and graduated in ena; Michael (Sylvia) An- 45, Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stewart, Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday 1996. In 2011, he graduat- dersen, Minnesota; Ralph Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. ed from the University of Andersen, Oklahoma; Rob Broadcasted to vehicle in the parking lot NAZARENE Montana Pharmacy Pro- Andersen (Pamela), South St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd Street NW, Nazarene Church, 215 West 9th St., Miller, gram with High Honors af- Dakota. Josh held his St. Lawrence, 853-3753, 605-996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., ter receiving his under- nephew Jon (Jennifer) An- Jason Watson, Teaching Pastor, Jim Hofman, Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. grad from UM. On June 24, dersen, Helena, dear to his Family Life Pastor, Andrew Elliot, Youth PRESBYTERIAN 2011, he married Colleen heart, who grew up along- Pastor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Services online Tone in Missoula. The cou- side him as a brother. Josh ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday School 11:10 a.m. millerpresby.com, 321 West 1st Avenue, Miller, ple lived there until Josh loved spending time with New Beginnings Worship Center, 1123 East 3rd St., LUTHERAN 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian Jones, got a job with CSKT Tribal his many nieces and neph- Miller, 853-2558, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave., Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., Pharmacy and relocated to ews. He was preceded in BAPTIST Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, Polson in late 2012. death by his parents and First Baptist Church, 902 N. Broadway Ave., Worship 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SONday Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Josh loved spending his brother Shannon La- Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, School 3:45 p.m., Youth Group 6:00 p.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; time with his dog Riley, be- Bau. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. via Facebook, Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. Rose Hill, 37044 213th Street, Wessington, ing out on his paddleboard Paid Obituary Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. via Facebook METHODIST Sunday Worship, 11:00 a.m. and mastering wake surf- CATHOLIC First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Avenue, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 709 East 4th Street, Miller, 853-3656, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, Sunday Coff ee Fellowship 9:00 a.m., Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. Drive-in Worship 10:30 a.m. MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS Geraldine J. Van Zee 1930 – 2020 Geraldine Jeanette “Jer- partment of Health and the ry” Van Zee, 89, of Miller, auditor’s offi ce in Pierre, Medical Group passed away Sunday, REA, Miller Implement, Miller May 10, 2020 at the Midwest Supply, • 605-853-2701 605-853-2421 605-853-0158 Miller, SD 605-853-2786 Good Samaritan Pump N Pak, and Society in Mill- Hand in Hand er. Jerry spent Daycare. Mother’s Day For most in Heaven. of her mar- Due to the ried life, COVID-19 re- they lived strictions, a and worked private fam- on the farm Sale Report-- Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 ily funer- where they FEEDERS 15 black BV heifers 758# $121.00 al service was spent count- Jason Pekarek 315 black steers 848# $131.25 Brett Heezen 18 blk/bwf BV heifers 837# $116.50 held at 10:30 less hours in the Neil/Clate Stevens 171 blk/bwf steers 894# $126.00 Schimke Ranch 18 blk/red steers 604# $162.00 a.m., Wednes- fi eld and milk- Jim Waring 60 blk/bwf steers 932# $124.00 7 blk/bwf steers 467# $170.50 day, May 13, 2020, ing cows. They hap- 60 blk/bwf steers 951# $123.00 33 blk/bwf heifers 586# $149.25 at the St. Lawrence Com- pily retired from milking in munity Church with Pastor 1996. Tim Thiry 122 blk/bwf steers 857# $125.50 16 blk/bwf heifers 499# $151.25 Jim Hofman offi ciating.Pri- She was involved in a 58 blk/bwf steers 977# $120.10 Norvil Dykstra 14 black steers 598# $155.00 vate burial followed at the lot of clubs and organiza- 59 blk/bwf steers 966# $118.60 6 red steers 594# $152.00 St. Lawrence Cemetery. A tions throughout her life. 21 blk/bwf BV heifers 782# $120.50 22 blk/red heifers 573# $140.25 walk-through public visi- She became a member of 8 black heifers 590# $133.25 Curt Knight 12 Red Angus BV heifers 752# $122.50 tation was held from 6:30 the Community Church Luke/Rusty Wernsmann 61 black steers 946# $123.75 21 blk/bwf steers 910# $119.75 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May of St. Lawrence in 1955 29 blk/bwf steers 801# $136.00 4 black steers 776# $138.00 12, 2020, at Reck Funeral where she taught VBS and Pat Hoarty 65 black steers 918# $124.00 John/Wayne Wingert 8 red/blk steers 519# $161.00 Home in Miller. Sunday School, participat- Paul/Collin Borgmann 65 charx steers 878# $127.00 8 red/blk heifers 560# $146.00 Geraldine “Jerry” Jea- ed in the Women’s Mis- 18 charx heifers 808# $121.50 Bruce Hanson 3 red/blk heifers 738# $124.00 nette was born to Dorcie sionary Society, funeral Charles Fridley 121 blk/bwf steers 1010# $115.50 D and Nettie Marie (Carl- committee, Bible stud- FALL CALVES son) Jenkins August 19, ies and countless other 30 blk/bwf steers 877# $119.50 JD Wangsness 35 Red Angus steers 583# $167.50 1930, in Hand county. She groups. 28 black heifers 800# $120.50 19 Red Angus steers 482# $172.00 attended school in Mill- Jerry moved into the 5 blk/red heifers 914# $104.00 25 Red Angus heifers 578# $148.25 er and was a proud mem- Miller nursing home on Edgar/Chris Husman 73 blk/bwf steers 865# $128.50 27 Red Angus heifers 461# $160.50 ber of the graduating class March 28, 2017. 38 blk/bwf steers 727# $143.50 Wolding Ranch 47 red/blk steers 639# $150.00 of 1948. Upon graduation, Blessed to have shared 10 blk/bwf steers 596# $160.50 7 red/blk steers 484# $161.00 she moved to Pierre; while her life are her hus- 55 blk/bwf heifers 733# $130.75 24 red/blk heifers 493# $153.50 there in 1950 she met her band, Kenneth of over 65 “sister” Marlene Knudtson, years; two children: Ken- 22 black heifers 571# $147.25 5 red heifers 364# $147.00 Greg/Dane Rihanek 52 blk/red steers 967# $115.35 who has been a constant ette (Rod) Rogers of Ree Jeff Fuegen 25 blk/bwf steers 483# $166.00 blessing in her life. Heights and Dean (Sher- 19 blk/bwf steers 781# $131.00 8 blk/bwf steers 583# $155.00 39 black heifers 865# $110.50 On September 19, 1954, rie) of St. Lawrence; grand- 19 blk/bwf heifers 472# $152.50 she married the love of children: Nathan Van Zee 12 black heifers 694# $120.50 Chris Odden 9 charx/blk steers 521# $160.00 her life, Kenneth Van Zee. of Miller, Lucas (Kyra) Van Dan Dunn 39 blk/red/chx steers 929# $126.10 16 charx/blk steers 684# $141.00 They survived many ups Zee of Ellendale, North Da- 14 blk/red/chx steers 800# $127.00 Mike Weinandt 19 blk/red steers 545# $164.50 and downs in their over kota, Mitchell Van Zee of Jon Harrington 41 blk/bwf/herf steers 856# $122.00 7 blk/red heifers 526# $146.00 65 years of marriage. They St. Lawrence, Erin (Zach) 9 blk/bwf steers 723# $139.00 Greene Bros. 14 blk/red steers 435# $166.50 started out their marriage Sybesma of Ree Heights, C & S Cattle 36 Angus BV heifers 885# $121.00 14 blk/red heifers 482# $138.00 on a farm south of St. and Samantha Rogers of Jensen Ranch 63 black heifers 752# $129.60 Troy Swanson 3 blk/bwf steers 418# $155.00 Lawrence. From there they Ree Heights; one great moved to Pierre for a few grandchild, Brooklyn Char- 10 black heifers 836# $117.50 4 bwf heifers 430# $141.00 Charlie Zoss 67 blk/bwf heifers 842# $115.00 years before returning to lotte Van Zee of Ellendale, Dan Keck 70 herf/few bwf steers 652# $152.75 PAIRS the Van Zee farm east of North Dakota; sister, Mar- 20 herf/few bwf steers 538# $153.50 Bob Kopfmann 39 black heifers, blk calves 1240# $2,150.00 St. Lawrence where they lene Knudtson of Pierre, 47 herf/few bwf heifers 555# $137.50 Rob Myers 9 red 3-4 yo, blk/red calves 1319# $1,925.00 lived until they moved and her children, Shirlene to Miller in 2006. To this (Dennis) Smooke of Aber- 13 herf/bwf heifers 731# $130.20 4 black 4-6 yo, black calves 1406# $1,800.00 5 blk/bwf 3-5 yo, black calves 1158# $1,810.00 blessed union two amaz- deen and Bruce Knudtson Bill/Abby Randall 27 blk/bwf steers 691# $144.50 ing children were born: of Custer. 9 blk/bwf steers 556# $165.00 WEIGH-UPS Kenette Kay on November She is preceded in death Dana Fagerhaug 51 black steers 673# $149.50 Heiferettes Up to $84.00 18, 1959, and Dean Alan by her father, Dorcie on 16 black steers 544# $174.50 High Yielding Cows $64.00-69.00 on March 30, 1964. This February 14, 1976, and her 46 black heifers 622# $138.75 Cows $57.00-63.00 led to their fi ve grandchil- mother, Marie on Novem- 13 black heifers 502# $148.50 Low Yielding Cows $50.0056.50 dren and one great grand- ber 7, 1995. Charlie Korzan 46 blk/red/chx steers 741# $138.00 Lame/Thin/Full $32.00-49.00 daughter. Reck Funeral Home of 11 blk/red/chx steers 880# $115.50 Bulls $80.75-98.50 Throughout her life Miller has been entrusted 24 blk/red/chx heifers 622# $129.00 she had various jobs. She with Jerry’s arrangements. 32 blk/red/chx heifers 789# $112.50 UPCOMING SALES worked at the Green Lan- Visit www.familyfuneral- tern Restaurant, Fairmont home.net Frank Bailey 18 blk/bwf steers 739# $141.00 Tuesday, May 19th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 12 pm PAIRS Ice Cream store, the De- Paid Obituary 10 red/charx steers 722# $141.50 Tuesday, May 26th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 11 am FEEDERS 6 blk/red steers 572# $161.50 Tuesday, June 2nd: 9 am Weigh-ups, 12 pm PAIRS 9 black heifers 682# $127.00 Tues, June 9th: 9 am Weigh-ups, 11 am 7 charx heifers 728# $124.00 SPECIAL Anniversay FEEDER SALE Doug/Mike Edwards 33 black BV heifers 848# $116.50 KimballLivestockExchange.com O Find us on FB: Kimball Livestock Exchange LLC G BARN: 605-778-6211 I Chad Heezen-Owner 605-870-0697 Wade Christensen-Owner 605-730-1801 26 Christi Christensen-Owner/Office Mgr 605-680-1536 70 Dick Deffenbaugh-Yards 605-680-1324 Steve Chavez-Fieldman 605-860-0016 Paul Munsen-Fieldman 605-680-1450 David Viereck-Fieldman 605-680-0386 Lee Ness-Fieldman 605-680-2778  Saturday, May 16, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com School board adjusts second Youth pastor departs from St. semester grading procedure Lawrence Community Church

serving meals to the students but also in- Approved a 60/40 split corporating education into lunchtime by John T. Page between third and fourth teaching students about healthy eating Youth pastor Andrew El- habits. Board member Breitling asked if liot has been with St. Law- quarter grades Taher planned on bringing in their own rence Community Church for fi ve years. Now a new John T. Page workers to staff the kitchen. Trefz indicat- The Miller School District Board of Ed- ed they have no intention of doing so and chapter unfolds as he and ucation met for their regular meeting on plan on using local hires. his family will be moving May 11, 2020, in the elementary library. The proposed budget for the 2020– to La Grange, Wyoming. Board member Robert Mullaney was ab- 2021 school year held some unfortunate Elliot has been working sent. news. The revenue previously acquired in the ministry for almost New business began with administra- through wind farm and bank franchise ten years. Before arriving tive reports. Elementary principal Knute tax is now sent to the state and returned in St. Lawrence, he spent Reierson gave his report and stated that via state aid. Unfortunately, this caused two and a half years work- they have made a fi nal decision on the the annual budget to lose $80,000. Trefz ing while getting his de- new math curriculum they will be using. said that due to this the board will have gree from Frontier School The elementary school made the deci- to “walk gingerly going forward” due to of the Bible. sion to implement Everyday Math by Mc- the decrease in funds. Bertsch expressed St. Lawrence provid- Graw Hill. relief at having completed several of the ed many blessings for El- Junior and senior high school princi- capital outlay projects they had planned liot and his family. He says pal Steve Schumacher shared some de- once learning about the decrease in annu- that his favorite part of be- tails about the upcoming graduation. This al revenue. ing in St. Lawrence is the weekend marks a big event for our local The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a youth he works with. Ap- seniors. signifi cant shift in day to day school pro- parently being a youth pas- The senior music and athletic award cedures. This shift affected teachers, par- tor requires “a certain lev- videos were posted on the school web- ents, and students alike and as such the el of crazy” which Elliot site, celebrating their accomplishments, board discussed how the second semes- claims to possess. and 28 students are expected to graduate ter should be graded. Schumacher had All the relationships on May 17, 2020. a meeting with many of the middle and they have built are equally Schumacher stated that the ceremo- high school teachers about this issue. as important to him. “Our ny would only be for immediate family to The conclusion reached, after discussion whole church became like avoid traffi c congestion during the parade and research into similar schools both family” according to Elliot, down Main Street. Jaimi Lammers will be geographically and in terms of size, was explaining that he felt like present to take pictures of the unconven- that a 60/40 split between the third and family from the very begin- tional ceremony. fourth quarters respectively would be fair. ning. Lindsay Palmer Photography | The Miller Press | May 16, 2020 Schumacher explained that while Bertsch suggested a possible 70/30 split The next step for El- since the transition to schooling at home liot and his family involves Pastor Andrew Elliot and his family depart for Wyoming to continue graduation this year will be different, he their ministry. hopes that it will be just as memorable as often proved diffi cult for all involved. a different form of minis- years before. Breitling disagreed with Bertsch and even try then what he did at St. a big heart for ministry, he own words “God is call- Dan Trefz opened the bids for a new thought a 60/40 split was too much stat- Lawrence. looks forward to sharing ing us to Wyoming but if food service provider. Only one company ing he would rather see a 55/45 split. Af- Frontier School of the his experience and sending he wasn’t we would have sent in a bid, a Minnesota based compa- ter further discussion, the board agreed to Bible contacted Elliot ask- people into the ministry. no reason to leave. We love ny called Taher Inc. Trefz explained that weight the grading of second semester at ing him to be the Dean of While the future of El- Miller and St. Lawrence.” he met with several company members a 60/40 split. Men, a position that will liot’s family lies outside of via video conference and was impressed The next regular school board meet- have him working with ap- Hand County, they will al- with the company’s presentation. Ac- ing will be held on Tues. June 9, 2020, proximately 200 students ways hold fond memo- cording to Trefz, Taher plans on not only at 11:00 a.m. in the elementary school li- and training them to en- ries of this place. In Elliot’s brary. ter the mission fi eld. With I PRIMARY ELECTION: JUNE 2, 2020 68

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MINUTES MILLER SCHOOL DISTRICT #29-4 The regular meeting of the MONTHLY REPORT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS: Board of Education, Miller School District #29-4 was held on Mon- CAPITAL SPECIAL BOND FOOD DRIVERS TRUST AND day, May 11, 2020, in the Elemen- GENERAL OUTLAY EDUCATION REDEM SERVICE EDUCATION AGENCY tary School Library. The meeting FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND was called to order at 6:31 p.m. Balance: Apr. 1, 2020 790,560.10 1,937,537.63 843,543.80 949,015.32 37,553.68 39.46 160,605.56 by Natalie Bertsch, President Taxes 171,273.79 108,835.25 37,508.84 of the Board. Other members in Earnings on Investments 5,150.87 attendance were Bryan Breitling, Adm/Other Pupil Activity 65.00 Amy Howard, Jonathan Hurd, Contributions 9.00 3,500.00 Connie Schroeder, and Tara Yost. Food Service 6,522.30 Absent was Rob Mullaney. Also Intermediate Source 2,715.67 in attendance were Dan Trefz, State Sources 37,148.00 Superintendent, Steve Schum- Federal Sources 6,916.21 acher, Jr./Sr. High School Prin- Total Receipts 216,362.33 112,335.25 37,508.84 13,438.51 21,238.04 cipal, Knute Reierson, Elemen- Total 1,006,922.43 2,049,872.88 881,052.64 949,015.32 50,992.19 39.46 181,843.60 tary Principal, and Sara Gates, Total Disbursements 340,360.29 2,175.52 72,406.06 14,205.52 4,095.41 Business Manager. Motion by Balance: apr. 31, 2020 666,562.14 2,047,697.36 808,646.58 949,015.32 36,786.67 39.46 177,748.19 Schroeder, second by Breitling to approve the board agenda. All voting aye. OGY AND INNOVATION IN EDU- opened the fl oor for questions. 16, 2020) as directed by Miller Schroeder to approve the non- of Cassidy Pohlen as SLPA at Motion by Howard, second by CATION, SERVICES, 1,170.00 Opening of contracted food School District coaches and certifi ed temporary summer con- the conclusion of the 2019-2020 Fund Total: 84,288.51 Hurd to approve Consent Agenda service bid. to waive the fees for this use, if tract for Caleb Page as custodian school year. All voting aye. CAPITAL OUTLAY: Items. Motion by Howard, second by allowable under the guidelines in the amount of $10.25 per hour Motion by Howard, second by Minutes of the April 13, 2020 AGPARTS, COMPUTER Yost to accept the proposal from set forth by administration due to for the time period of May 18, Schroeder to accept the resigna- Regular Meeting and April 29, EQUIPMENT, 345.00; APPLE Taher to contract food service to Covid-19. All voting aye. 2020 to August 7, 2020. All vot- tion of Travis Foreman as Head May 4, and May 6, 2020 Special INC., COMPUTER EQUIP- the Miller School District for the Motion by Breitling, second ing aye. Junior High Football Coach at the Board Meetings MENT, 2,940.00; CK WELD- 2020-2021 school year. All vot- by Schroeder to approve the pro- Motion by Howard, second by end of the 2019-2020 school year Financial Report ING & REPAIR LLC, SUPPLIES, ing aye. posed school psychologist con- Breitling to approve the certifi ed and to approve his contract as Payment of presented bills 2,984.11; DAKOTA WATER Discussion of SDHSAA bal- tract with Ted Williams for the contract for Pamela Trautner as Assistant Varsity Football Coach All voting aye. SOFTENING INC., SOFTENER lots. 2020-2021 school year. All vot- Special Education teacher with for the 2020-2021 school year. All GENERAL FUND: RENT, 115.00; GRAVES IT SOLU- Motion by Breitling, second ing aye. amount to be determined by the voting aye. A & B BUSINESS SOLU- TIONS, COMPUTER EQUIP- by Hurd to vote yes on SDHSAA Discussion on Junior High/ 2020-2021 negotiated agreement Motion by Breitling, second TIONS INC, SUPPLIES, 143.05; MENT, 11,000.00; HIGH PLAINS Amendment No. 1. All voting aye. Senior High grading procedures for the 2020-2021 school year. All by Hurd to approve the certifi ed A+ TIRE & AUTO SERVICE CEN- TECHNOLOGY, INC., COM- Motion by Howard, second for the second semester. voting aye. contract for Emily VanGerpen as TER INC, SERVICES, 23.31; A-0X PUTER EQUIPMENT, 22,497.02; by Breitling to vote for Marty Motion by Breitling, second M otion by Hurd, second by Elementary School Counselor WELDING SUPPLY CO. INC., HUGHES ELECTRIC LLC, SER- Weismantel as SDHSAA Small by Hurd to approve weighting Yost to approve the certifi ed con- with amount to be determined by SUPPLIES, 256.43; AGTEGRA VICES, 942.32; MARCO, INC., School Group Board of Educa- 60% for the third quarter grade tract for Samantha Ringling as the 2020-2021 negotiated agree- COOPERATIVE, SUPPLIES, COPIER LEASE, 1,805.81; tion Representative for the term and 40% for the fourth quarter Elementary teacher with amount ment for the 2020-2021 school 4,000.00; BOB’S DISPOSAL PIERCE AND HARRIS ENGI- of 7/1/2020-6/30/2025. All vot- grade in order to calculate the to be determined by the 2020- year. All voting aye. SERVICE, SERVICES, 643.00; NEERING COMPANY, SER- ing aye. second semester grade for the 2021 negotiated agreement for Motion by Hurd, second by BROOKLYN PUBLISHERS, LLC; VICES, 2,635.20; QUOIN FINAN- Motion by Hurd, second by Junior High/Senior High School the 2020-2021 school year. All Howard to off er food service SUPPLIES, 464.60; BUILDER’S CIAL BANK VISA, COMPUTER Yost to vote for Michael Talley as students during the 2020 spring voting aye. worker contacts to Charlene CASHWAY INC, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT/CLASSROOM SDHSAA Division 1 Represen- semester. All voting aye. Motion by Schroeder, second Beckett at the rate of $20.00 per 565.88; COLE PAPERS, INC., SUBSCRIPTIONS, 522.51; tative for the term of 7/1/2020- Motion by Breitling, second by Breitling to amend the certifi ed hour and Dawn Engelmann at the SUPPLIES, 83.12; DADEC/DAVID SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC., 6/30/2025. All voting aye. by Howard to enter into Execu- contract for Kristina Luczak to rate of $22.00 per hour for the & DEE SIVERTSEN, SERVICES, SOFTWARE, 4,400.00 Motion by Breitling, second tive Session for the express pur- include Oral Interp Advisor with 2020-2021 school year. All vot- Fund Total: 50,186.97 3,961.75; DAKOTA EDUCATION by Schroeder to vote for Dr. Kelly pose of personnel and student the amount to be determined by ing aye. SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTING SERVICES, SER- Glodt as SDHSAA East River At- issues SDCL 1-25-2 (1) & (2) at the 2020-2021 negotiated agree- The next regular school board FUND: VICES, 3,443.51; FOREMAN Large Representative for the term 7:30 p.m. All voting aye. ment for the 2020-2021 school meeting is scheduled for Tues- SALES AND SERVICE INC, BUS AVERA HAND COUNTY of 7/1/2020-6/30/2025. All voting President Bertsch declared year. All voting aye. day, June 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in SERVICE, 49,450.00; HAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SER- aye. return to regular session at 8:28 Motion by Hurd, second by the elementary school library. All COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT., SER- VICES, 2,985.00; JOCKHECK, Motion by Hurd, second by p.m. Howard to off er the part time voting aye. VICES, 9.56; HAND IN HAND M.S., ANNE , SERVICES, Breitling to approve the open Minutes recorded by the custodial contract to Don Hofer Motion by Breitling, second COMMUNITY DAYCARE, UTILI- 6,030.00; MIDCONTINENT COM- enrollment application FY2020- Superintendent. for the 2020-2021 school year at by Yost to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. All TIES, 528.27; JONES SCHOOL MUNICATIONS, SERVICES, 2021-01 for the 2020-2021 Motion by Yost, second by $15.30 per hour. All voting aye. voting aye. SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, 9.80; KES- 19.48; QUOIN FINANCIAL BANK school year. All voting aye. Howard to approve the certi- Motion by Schroeder, second Natalie Bertsch, President SLER’S, SUPPLIES, 2,367.25; VISA, SUPPLIES/COMMUNICA- Proposed budget for school fi ed contract for Sarah Black as by Yost to approve the presented Board of Education MHS ACTIVITY FUND: 11.98 TION, 179.81; WILLIAMS, Ed.D., year 2020-2021 was presented. Millerdale Colony Teacher with certifi ed and non-certifi ed con- Sara Gates MILLER ACE, SUP- TED, SERVICES, 3,260.00 Motion by Yost, second by amount to be determined by the tracts for the 2020-2021 school Business Manager Fund Total: 12,474.29 PLIES, 11.98; MID-AMERICAN Hurd to approve the use of the 2020-2021 negotiated agreement year. All voting aye. Published May 16, 2020 at FOOD SERVICE: RESEARCH CHEMICAL INC, armory and the elementary gym for the 2020-2021 school year. All Motion by Breitling, second approximate cost of $152.71 MHS ACTIVITY FUND 320.80 SUPPLIES, 2,534.93; MIDCON- for summer sports and instru- voting aye. by Hurd to accept the resignation TINENT COMMUNICATIONS, ROBIN SIVERTSEN, LUNCH mental camps (May 22-Aug Motion by Hurd, second by SERVICES, 444.78; MILLER REFUND, 320.80; THRIVE ACE, SUPPLIES, 321.64; MILLER NUTRITION SERVICES, SER- School Board holds CITY, UTILITIES, 10,805.75; VICES, 20,236.32 Fund Total: 20,557.12 MILLER CONCRETE PROD- School Board hires special meeting to discuss UCTS INC, FENCE REPAIR, 6.16; Knute Reierson, Elementary MILLER REXALL DRUG, SUP- Principal, reported on McGraw PLIES, 7.99; PRAIRIE WIND Hill Math curriculum, Reading Superintendent personnel matters Plus, and upcoming Kindergarten PROMOTIONS, SUPPLIES, Minutes 131.00; PUMP ‘N PAK, SUP- screening. President Bertsch declared a Minutes Session for the express purpose PLIES, 79.44; QUOIN FINANCIAL Steve Schumacher, Jr./Sr. Special Meeting return to regular session at 6:36 Special Meeting of personnel matters 1-25-2 (1) at BANK VISA, SUPPLIES/COM- High School Principal, thanked A special meeting of the Board p.m. A special meeting of the 1:09 p.m. All voting aye. MUNICATION, 539.52; SASD, Mrs. Fiala for her involvement of Education, Miller School Dis- Motion by Hurd, second by Board of Education, Miller School President Bertsch declared a MEMBERSHIP FEES, 1,287.00; in the Athletic Banquet and trict #29-4 was held on Wednes- Mullaney to approve the two District #29-4 was held on Mon- return to regular session at 8:20 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF Music Awards videos on the day, May 6, 2020 in the elemen- year administrative contract day, May 4, 2020 in the ele- p.m. SOUTH DAKOTA, REGISTRA- school website. He reported tary conference room. Natalie for Dr. Charlene Crosswait as mentary school library. Natalie Motion by Howard, second TION FEES, 320.00; SDHSAA, on the upcoming Graduation, Bertsch, President of the Board, Superintendent in the amount of Bertsch, President of the Board, by Yost to off er an administrative PARTICIPATION FEES, 660.00; next year’s class schedule, and called the meeting to order at $100,000.00 for the 2020-2021 called the meeting to order at contract to Dr. Charlene Cross- STURDEVANT’S AUTO PARTS, weighting of grades. 6:34 p.m. Other members in school year and $102,000.00 for 1:08 p.m. Other members in wait as Superintendent. All vot- SUPPLIES, 18.79; TECHNOL- Dan Trefz, Superintendent, attendance were Jonathan Hurd. the 2021-2022 school year. All attendance were Bryan Breitling, ing aye. Joining by teleconference was voting aye. Amy Howard, Jonathan Hurd, A special school board meet- Rob Mullaney, Connie Schroeder, The next regular school board Rob Mullaney, Connie Schroeder, ing is scheduled for Wednesday, and Tara Yost. Absent was Bryan meeting is scheduled for Monday, and Tara Yost. Also in atten- May 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Breitling and Amy Howard. Also May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the dance was Steve Schumacher, elementary conference room. in attendance was Sara Gates, elementary school library. Jr./Sr. High School Principal, Motion by Breitling, second Business Manager. Motion by Schroeder, second Knute Reierson, Elementary Prin- by Schroeder to adjourn at 8:21 Motion by Hurd, second by by Hurd to adjourn at 6:37 p.m. cipal, Sara Gates, Business Man- p.m. All voting aye. Mullaney to approve the board All voting aye. ager, and Jodi Baumberger, MEA Natalie Bertsch, President agenda. All voting aye. Natalie Bertsch, President representative. Board of Education Motion by Hurd, second by Board of Education Motion by Howard, second Sara Gates Yost to enter into Executive Ses- Sara Gates by Breitling to approve the board Business Manager sion for the express purpose of Business Manager agenda. All voting aye. Published May 16, 2020 at personnel matters 1-25-2 (1) at Published May 16, 2020 at Motion by Hurd, second by approximate cost of $13.41 6:35 p.m. All voting aye. approximate cost of $13.63 Schroeder to enter into Executive 2017 water project deemed 2019 water project deemed ✔ Focus federal spending on crisis relief environmentally safe environmentally safe ✔ Healthcare - fast, dependable, affordable FIRST AMENDMENT event of an archaeological or his- FIRST AMENDMENT cal or historic resources. In the ✔ TO THE CATEGORICAL toric resource being unearthed TO THE CATEGORICAL event of an archaeological or his- Leader in rural recovery EXCLUSION during construction, the immedi- EXCLUSION toric resource being unearthed DETERMINATION ate stoppage of work would be DETERMINATION during construction, the immedi- I’ll bring new ideas and South Dakota Grit to Fight COVID-19. ate stoppage of work would be FOR THE PROPOSED required by the contract specifi - FOR THE PROPOSED We’ll come out stronger than before! cations. The amended improve- PROJECT IN MILLER, required by the contract specifi - PROJECT IN MILLER, cations. The amended improve- 605.519.0500 ments should have no adverse SOUTH DAKOTA SOUTH DAKOTA eff ects on plant life or wildlife. ments should have no adverse The South Dakota Depart- @Borglum4USSenate Borglum for US Senate The South Dakota Depart- The amended project will have eff ects on plant life or wildlife. ment of Environment and Natu- [email protected] P.O. Box 152 ment of Environment and Natu- no eff ect on prime or important The amended project will have no ral Resources (DENR) issued a www.borglumforsenate.rocks Rapid CIty, SD 57709 ral Resources (DENR) issued a farmland. No other environmen- eff ect on prime or important farm- Categorical Exclusion Determi- Categorical Exclusion Determi- tally sensitive issues have been land. No other environmentally Paid for by Borglum for US Senate nation (CATEX) published on May nation (CATEX) published on May identifi ed in the planning of this sensitive issues have been identi- 1, 2019 for a proposed water and 3, 2017 for a proposed water and project. Minor noise, air pollu- fi ed in the planning of this project. sewer utilities improvement proj- sewer utilities improvement proj- tion, and soil erosion problems Minor noise, air pollution, and soil ect to be conducted by the City ect to be conducted by the City will occur during construction, erosion problems will occur dur- of Miller. The CATEX is being of Miller. The CATEX is being but these will be only temporary ing construction, but these will be amended to refl ect a change in amended to refl ect a change in in nature. only temporary in nature. project scope which includes project scope which includes The review process did not The review process did not construction of a new water main construction of a new water main indicate that signifi cant environ- indicate that signifi cant environ- rd rd on the south end of East 3 Ave- on the south end of East 3 Ave- mental impacts would result from mental impacts would result from nue. These improvements will nue. These improvements will the amended project. Conse- the amended project. Conse- eliminate a problematic water eliminate a problematic water quently, a preliminary decision quently, a preliminary decision service line and create a loop to service line and create a loop to not to prepare an EIS has been not to prepare an EIS has been provide multi-directional fl ow and provide multi-directional fl ow and made. This action is taken on the made. This action is taken on the eliminate potential water quality eliminate potential water quality basis of a careful review of the basis of a careful review of the issues. issues. engineering report, environmen- engineering report, environmen- In March 2019, the City of In March 2017, the City of tal information documents, corre- tal information documents, corre- Miller was awarded a $400,000 Miller was awarded a $1,099,000 spondence with responsible gov- spondence with responsible gov- We specialize in Drinking Water State Revolving Drinking Water State Revolving ernmental agencies and other ernmental agencies and other Fund (SRF) loan (2.25 percent Fund (SRF) loan (2.25 percent – supporting data which are on fi le supporting data which are on fi le – 30 years), a $2,000,000 Con- 30 years) and a $1,300,000 Con- at the Division of Financial and at the Division of Financial and solidated Water Facilities Con- solidated Water Facilities Con- Technical Assistance, Water and Technical Assistance, Water and struction Program grant, and a struction Program grant to fund Waste Funding Program, DENR, Waste Funding Program, DENR, AUTO DETAILING the water portion of the project. $100,000 Drinking Water Con- Pierre, South Dakota, and are Pierre, South Dakota, and are struction grant to fund the water These funding amounts have not available for public scrutiny at the available for public scrutiny at the portion of the project. These been changed as a result of the City Hall, Miller, South Dakota. City Hall, Miller, South Dakota. funding amounts have not 95 amendment. Comments supporting or dis- Comments supporting or dis- been changed as a result of the Wash - $19 The amended project’s pro- agreeing with this decision may agreeing with this decision may Call for an amendment. 95 posed action does not involve be submitted for consideration be submitted for consideration The amended project’s pro- Wash/Vacuum/Windows - $29 any serious local objections nor by DENR after publication of the by DENR after publication of the posed action does not involve appointment does it meet any of the crite- Categorical Exclusion Determi- Categorical Exclusion Determi- any serious local objections nor Full Detail - $ per estimate ria for not granting a categorical nation. After evaluating the com- nation. After evaluating the com- does it meet any of the crite- exclusion as specifi ed in Section ments received, DENR will make ments received, DENR will make Pick-up & delivery available ria for not granting a categorical 6.505(c) (i) through (iii) of 40 CFR a fi nal decision. a fi nal decision. exclusion as specifi ed in Section Part 6, Subpart E. Michael A. Perkovich, Admin- Michael A. Perkovich, Admin- 6.505(c) (i) through (iii) of 40 CFR STOBBS SALES The amended project area istrator istrator Part 6, Subpart E. will not aff ect any archaeologi- Published May 16, 2020, at the Published May 16, 2020, at the The amended project area 304 E 3rd Street | Miller, SD | 605-853-3612 | Dave: 605-204-0337 cal or historic resources. In the approximate cost of $28.86 approximate cost of $29.47 will not aff ect any archaeologi-  Saturday, May 16, 2020 • www.themillerpress.com Public Notices Commissioners vote Council approves curb, gutter replacement on COVID resolution UNAPPROVED cease and a unanimous ballot be of code enforcement violations plies, 1,117.17; City Utilities, Util- CITY OF MILLER cast for Alderman Steers as Vice provided by Joel Johnson, code ities, 8,630.60; CNH Industrial, CITY COUNCIL MEETING President. All members voted enforcer. Council members would Repairs, 829.57; Code Enforce- May 11, 2020 thought it put law enforcement in MAY 4, 2020 aye. Motion carried. like to discuss the list in more ment Specialists, Code Enforce- HAND COUNTY BOARD OF a poor position having to make MINUTES: Motion by Alder- detail and send letters after the ment, 241.65; Dahme Con- judgment calls on so many items. The City of Miller is an equal COMMISSIONERS opportunity employer. man Swartz, seconded by Alder- next regular meeting. Building struction, Phase II Construction, SPECIAL MEETING Commissioner Eschen- man Steers to approve the min- Permits: 149,248.33; DGR Engineering, The City Council met in regu- Motion by Alderman baum wanted it made part of the utes for the regular meeting Cap Imp, 35,432.85; Equipment MILLER COMMUNITY lar session at city hall at 7:00 p.m. Swartz, seconded by Alderman CENTER & FACEBOOK record that he wants the topic held on April 20, 2020. All mem- Steers to approve the follow- Blades, Parts, 689.18; Helms & on the June 6th agenda for fur- on Monday, May 4, 2020. LIVE MEMBERS PRESENT: bers voted aye. Motion carried. ing building permits: Gale Auch Associates, Prof Fees, 11,497.45; ther consideration and possi- PUBLIC INPUT Dale Hargens JDH Construction, Prof Fees, MILLER, SOUTH DAKOTA Mayor Ron Blachford, Alder- – steps, Taylor & Brooke Carr – bly to act toward vacating or was present to ask questions 44,912.93; MDRWS, Water, men: Jim Odegaard, Tony Ran- fence, Dakota Energy – fence, The Commissioners convened repealing Ordinance 2020-01, all about COVID-19 procedures in 16,272.00; Miller School, Agree- gel, Bob Steers, Jeff Swartz, and Steve & Cindy Ford – carport, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday May 11, being based on changes and cir- regard to opening the race track. ment, 1,950.00; Oakley Farm & Joe Zeller. Alderwoman SuAnne Rodney & Mary Jo Gortmaker 2020 in special session to review cumstances between now and This will be discussed further in Ranch, Fittings/Parts, 111.24; Meyer arrived at 7:07. – shed, Jenise Krick – remove and take action upon Resolu- then. Eschenbaum added that “Unfi nished Business.” DEPART- OHED, 80% BBB, 2,567.32; CALL TO ORDER: Mayor house, Gene Labor – deck, City tion 2020-05, a resolution which he understood the purpose and MENT HEAD REPORTS There Petty Cash, Reimb, 42.10; Post- Blachford called the meeting to of Miller – “Boney” memorial. All pertains to Ordinance 2020-01 intent of Ordinance 2020-01 and were no questions beyond the master, Stamps Postage, 380.00; order. Pledge of Allegiance was members voted aye. Motion car- which pertains to the COVID-19 circumstances have changed. reports for the department heads. Pro-Tec Roofi ng, Repairs, 591.83; said by all present. ried. Alderman Steers thanked response in Hand County. Commissioner Palmer stated UNFINISHED BUSINESS SD Health Lab, Tests, 30.00; AGENDA: Motion by Alder- Alderman Swartz for completion Chairman Jones called the that he wants to be open to all COVID-19: Aldermen Steers and SPN, Prof Fees, 36,113.31 man Rangel, seconded by of the memorial after years of dis- meeting to order and instructed options. Palmer wanted to make Rangel met with hospital person- US Bank, Loans, 22,293.67 Alderman Zeller to approve the cussion. the clerk to take roll of the mem- special note of his support and nel Bryan Breitling, Dr. John Hop- APPROVAL OF BILLS: Accounts Payable Total, agenda. All members voted aye. bers present. The clerk called admiration for those who have kins and Sarah DeHaai to dis- $333,265.52 Motion carried. Motion by Alderwoman Meyer, upon Commissioners Rodg- sacrifi ced through these last sev- cuss the possibility of reopening Payroll Salary plus Benefi ts by OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor seconded by Alderman Odegaard ers, Wernsmann, Eschenbaum, eral weeks and applauds their the bars and restaurants in town. Department: 4/14/2020 Blachford administered the Oath to approve the bills. All members Palmer and Jones. The clerk eff orts and contributions. Dale Hargens plans to have his Department, w/o OT, OT, Total of Offi ce to Aldermen Rangel voted aye. Motion carried. reported to the chairman that all Chairman Jones then called test-and-tune this weekend and 41410, FINANCE OFFICE, and Steers. Alderwoman Meyer Motion by Alderman Zeller, members were present. the question by rollcall vote. The hopes to have his fi rst race the 1,288.60, , 1,288.60; 42110, gave her oath after the COVID-19 seconded by Alderman Steers to Chairman Jones explained the clerk called upon commission- following weekend. He plans to adjourn the meeting. There being POLICE, 10,702.67, 804.49, purpose of the meeting was to ers Rodgers who voted “Nay”, agenda item. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: do his best to implement vari- no further business, the meeting 11,507.16; 43110, STREET, consider adoption of Resolution Wernsmann who voted “Yea”, ous safety precautions. Motion 5,313.24, 38.00, 5,351.24; Motion by Alderman Zeller, sec- was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. All 2020-05 [which will be published Eschenbaum who voted “Yea”, by Alderman Zeller, seconded 43210, SEWER, 5,048.70, onded by Alderman Steers to members voted aye. Motion car- separately of these minutes] Palmer who voted “Yea” and by Alderman Rangel to have the 125.29, 5,173.99; 43310, WATER, nominate Alderman Rangel as ried. which off ers changes to language Jones who off ered a vote of safety committee host a meeting 5,048.62, 125.26, 5,173.88; President. All members voted Ronald Blachford, Mayor found in Ordinance 2020-01, the “Yea”. The chairman declared with all bar and restaurant own- 43410, ELECTRIC, 23,307.15, aye. Motion carried. Motion by Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer ordinance outlining the county’s the motion passed. Resolution ers on Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 Bills May 2020 (1) 104.47, 23,411.62 Alderman Zeller, seconded by response to the Covid-19 out- 2020-05 was adopted as written p.m. at the community center. TOTALS, , $50,708.98, Alderman Steers that nomina- A+ Tire, Tire, 29.70; Amer- break. and presented. [Resolution 2020- All members voted aye. Motion $1,197.51, $51,906.49 tions cease and a unanimous bal- ican Solutions, Paper, 67.85; It was moved by Wernsmann, 05 becomes eff ective at 2:00 carried. Motion by Alderwoman Published May 16, 2020 at the lot be cast for Alderman Rangel Bob’s Disposal, Garbage, 179.00; seconded by Palmer to approve A.M. on May 13, 2020. Meyer, seconded by Alder- approximate cost of $69.22 as President. All members voted Builders Cashway, Supplies, and adopt Resolution 2020- It was moved by Rodgers, man Odegaard to have a special aye. Motion carried. Motion by 37.77; Builders Solutions, Sup- 05. During the comment phase seconded by Palmer to adjourn meeting to discuss a resolution Alderman Rangel, seconded of action, Commissioner Rodg- the special meeting. All pre- on Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. by Alderman Zeller to nominate ers asked that it be noted that sented voted in favor thereof. All members voted aye. Motion City council holds vote Alderman Steers as Vice Pres- he was not in favor of having The next regular meeting will carried. the ordinance being an enforce- be held on June 6, 2020, the ident. All members voted aye. NEW BUSINESS Pool Sum- Motion carried. Motion by Alder- on easing restrictions ment issue and thought it bet- Thursday following the Primary mer Plans: Sydney Jessen, pool man Rangel, seconded by Alder- ter to have it as an administrative Election. The time was 7:47 P.M. manager, was present to discuss man Zeller that nominations UNAPPROVED Motion carried. or recommendation based res- Published May 16, 2020 at the the city’s plans to open the pool. CITY OF MILLER NEW BUSINESS Resolu- olution. Rodgers added that he approximate cost of $25.99 She has spoken with other pools tion 2020-6: Motion by Alderman City regarding their plans to open. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Steers, seconded by Alderman Certifi cation and recertifi cation MAY 11, 2020 Swartz to approve Resolution classes have been pushed back The City of Miller is an equal County ammends 2020-6 – Amending Ordinance ammends to June for the lifeguards. Terry opportunity employer. #710 – COVID-19. Roll call vote: Manning will contact the Depart- The City Council met in spe- Alderman Swartz – aye, Alderman COVID-19 resolution ment of Health to see what their cial session at the community resolution Steers – aye, Alderman Rangel – recommendations are for the pool center at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, RESOLUTTON NO.2020-05 WHEREAS, in response to aye, Alderman Odegaard – aye, openings this summer. Fen ce May 11, 2020. A TEMPORARY EMER- the need to implement social dis- RESOLUTION NO. 2020-6 Alderman Zeller – aye, Alder- Easement – Palmers: Motion MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor GENCY RESOLUTION TO tancing, all schools in the State of woman Meyer – aye. Motion car- The City of Miller is an equal by Alderman Rangel, seconded Ron Blachford, Aldermen: Jim South Dakota have been closed ried. AMEND HAND COUNTY opportunity employer. by Alderman Zeller to approve an Odegaard, Tony Rangel, Bob for at least two weeks; and Motion by Alderman Zeller, ORDIANCE 2020-1 COVID- AN EMERGENCY RESOLU- easement for an existing fence Steers, Jeff Swartz, Joe Zeller WHEREAS, on March 16, the seconded by Alderman Steers to 19 TEMPORARY ORDI- TION AMENDING THE MANDA- located on Lot 3, Struif Addition and Alderwoman SuAnne Meyer. CDC and White House issued adjourn the meeting. There being NANCE NO. #1 AND TO TORY ORDERS RELATING TO to the City of Miller. Said fence CALL TO ORDER: Mayor guidance recommending that no further business, the meeting PUBLIC GATHERINGS CON- has been present for approxi- Blachford called the meeting to ADDRESS A PUBTIC gatherings of more than ten was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. All TAINED IN ORDINANCE #710 mately 50 years. All members order. Pledge of Allegiance was HEALTH CRISIS BY IMPLE- (10) people be avoided and that members voted aye. Motion car- WHEREAS, the City adopted voted aye. Motion carried. Curb, said by all present. MENTING CERTAIN MEA- people avoid eating or drinking ried. an emergency ordinance pursu- Gutter, Sidewalk: Brian Bone- AGENDA: Motion by Alder- SURES WHICH HAVE BEEN at bars, restaurants, and food Ronald Blachford, Mayor ant to SDCL 9-29-1 and 9-32-1 bright was present to request that man Odegaard, seconded by DEEMED NECESSARY TO courts; and Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer which implement social distanc- the city consider replacing the Alderman Zeller to approve the WHEREAS, the guidance Published May 16, 2020 at the SIOW THE COMMUNIW ing guidelines recommended by curb, gutter and sidewalk along agenda. All members voted aye. issued by the CDC and white approximate cost of $12.88 SPREAD OF THE VIRUS the Centers for Disease Control West 3rd Street from Broadway RESPONSIBLE FOR THE House further recommended that in states with evidence of com- (CDC) to stop the outbreak of the to the alley west of Broadway. COVID-19 DISEASE. disease COVID-19; and, Motion by Alderman Steers, sec- munity transmission, bars, res- WHEREAS, Thanks for being strong in WHEREAS, Hand county has taurants, food courts, gyms, and the emergency onded by Alderman Zeller to have the authority pursuant to SDCL other indoor and outdoor venues ordinance provides that it shall Resel Construction replace the South Dakota through COVID-19! 7-18A-2 to pass ordinances for where people congregate should remain in eff ect until such time as aged valley gutter with curb and the purpose of promoting the be closed; and it is amended, suspended, rein- gutter at a cost of $26.00/foot. All health, safety, morals and gen- WHEREAS, many states and stated or repealed by Resolution members voted aye. Motion car- eral welfare, of the community of the Miller City Council; and, ried. Per city ordinances, side- I am disappointed that I am unable to communities across the coun- WHEREAS, and to do what may be necessary try have already implemented the the number of walk replacement is at the cost or expedient for the promotion of CDC and white House recom- COVID-19 cases in Hand County of the property owners. Kecia visit with all of you in person. If you need hearth or the suppression of dis- mendations by ordering all bars, and surrounding counties have Beranek was present to state that ease; and remained relatively low; and, On Hand Economic Development anything please call me at 605.870.0132 restaurants, food courts, gyms, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, an outbreak of and other indoor and outdoor the purpose of is planning to start a sidewalk or email at [email protected] COVID-19 disease, which is venues where people congregate social distancing requirements is replacement program to loan caused by the novel coronavi- be closed until the public health to slow the spread of the disease funds to area businesses that rus SARS-CoV-2 (the “virus”), has emergency is over; and so that the local health care sys- need to replace their sidewalks, been confi rmed in more than 100 WHEREAS, tem is not overwhelmed; and, similar to the awning program. the failure to suc- WHEREAS, DGR Invoices: countries, including the United cessfully implement social dis- the City has been Motion by Alder- States; and tancing will likely result in higher in communication with Avera man Zeller, seconded by Alder- WHEREAS, COVID-19 is numbers of infected individu- Hand County Hospital who has man Rangel to approve DGR a severe respiratory disease als and has the potential to over- modeling that allows them to Engineering invoices 240147- VTE caused by the virus transmitted whelm the capacity of the area’s make predictions on the impact 240151 for a total of $35,432.85. by person-to-person contact, or health care providers; and of certain social distancing reg- All members voted aye. Motion by contact with surfaces con- WHEREAS ulations on the number of cases carried. Paid for by Friends of JD Wangsness , it is important Water & Sewer Invoices – taminated by the virus. In some that control measures be taken to in the area and the overall impact cases, especially among older on the health care system; and, SPN Invoices: Motion by Alder- reduce or slow down the spread WHEREAS, adults and persons with seri- of the virus in order to protect the based on the man Odegaard, seconded by ous underlying health conditions, health and safety of the county’s number of cases in Hand County Alderman Swartz to approve THE TOP REASONS.. virus infection can result in seri- residents, especially for seniors and the surrounding areas, and SPN Phase II invoices 21213- 10 ous illness requiring hospitaliza- and those with underlying health the available modeling, the Mayor 21215 and SPN Phase III invoices tion, admission to an intensive conditions that make them par- and City Council believe some of 21228-21230 for a total of care unit, and death; and ticularly vulnerable to the covrd- the social distancing restrictions $36,113.31. All members voted You may want to VOTE WHEREAS, the World Health 19 disease. can be modifi ed to allow busi- aye. Motion carried. Organization (WHO), the Cen- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT nesses to resume on-site ser- Dahme Pay Request: Motion for Charlie Hoffman ters for Disease control and pre- RESOLVED, by the Hand County vice of customers without caus- by Alderman Swartz, seconded for your District 23 House vention (CDC), and the secre- Board of Commissioners as fol- ing the number of cases in the by Alderman Zeller to approve tary of the U.S. Department of lows: That the provisions of Hand City to rise to the level that it will Dahme Pay Request 16 for Representative on June 2. Health and Human services have county ordinance zo2o-tcovld-19 overwhelm the hospital’s capac- $149,248.33. All members voted declared the outbreak of the virus ity if proper procedures are put in aye. Motion carried. Temporary ordinance No. #1 Helms & Associates 1) Charlie Hoffman will causing the COVID-19 disease as commencing at section (1) - sec- place. a public health emergency; and THEREFORE, BE IT Invoice: Motion by Alderman never forget where he tion (4) are superseded by the RESOLVED WHEREAS, on March 13, provisions following: (1) That all by the City of that Swartz, seconded by Alderman came from and who he 2020, President Donald Trump business entities be they for profi t the following regulations be put Odegaard to approve Helms & declared a national emergency in or not for profi t and all charitable, in place to control the spread of Associates invoice #21245 for represents while working response to the global pandemic civic, governmental, social, rec- COVID-19: 1. Any businesses $11,497.45. All members voted of COVID-19; and reational, funereal, fi nancial, edu- that were ordered to close pursu- aye. Motion carried. Paid for by Hoffman for House. for you in the South Dakota WHEREAS ant to paragraphs 1 and 2 of Ordi- Code Enforcement: Coun- , on the same day, cational, or political and all other Legislature. Governor Kristi Noem, issued associations, organizations and nance #710 may reopen to serve cil members reviewed the list Executive Order 2O2O-04 which entities are directed to and shall patrons on-site under the guide- declared a state of emergency to abide by all applicable centers for lines, protocols, procedures and/ exist in the state of south Dakota Disease control (CDC) and south or practices established by the in response to the spread of the Dakota Department of Health Center for Disease Control (CDC) L A N D A U C T I O N virus causing the COVID-19 dis- covld-19 protocols, procedures and SD Department of Health, ease; and and practices, which are hereby incorporated herein by reference, WHEREAS, Governor Kristi incorporated herein by refer- and any applicable state regula- 133+/- Acres | Buffalo County, SD | 1 Tract Noem thereafter issued Exec- ence, and; (2) That the provisions tions or Executive Orders. 2. This utive order 2020-08 on March in section (5) - sections (8) shall Resolution shall remain in eff ect 23, 2020, ordering and directing remain in full force and eff ect. until such time as it is amended, South Dakotans to take specifi c BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED suspended, or repealed by Res- BIDDING ENDS actions to reduce the spread of THAT, the provisions of this res- olution of the Miller City Council. Thursday, May 28th - 11AM COVID-19; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED olution maybe amended by reso- Online Auction - Visit AdvantageLandCo.com WHEREAS, cases of infection lution and; by the City of Miller, that due to the fact a national and statewide from the virus causing the covld- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Free to Farm or Rent this 2020 Season 19 disease have been confi rmed THAT emergency has been declared , pursuant to SDCL 7-18A- 1/2 Mile Rounds with Minimal Waste Acres in the state of south Dakota, and 8, this ordinance is declared nec- and one for the primary rec- cases of community transmis- essary for the peace, health, ommendations to combat this 129+/- cropland acres (estimated) sion are reasonably suspected to safety, and welfare of the county emergency is to practice social Overall 68.8% PI exist; and and shall become eff ective and distancing and limit person-to- Owner: WHEREAS, the CDC and enforce able on the 13th day of person contact, this resolution Novey Estate health experts have recom- is considered necessary for the May, 2020 at the hour of 2:00 Partial Terms: Possession day of sale with 20% mended social distancing to slow o’clock A.M. immediate preservation for the down. Closing on or before June 25th, 2020. Subject the spread of the virus causing Dated this 12th of May, 2020. public peace, health, and safety the COVID-19 disease; and HAND COUNTY BOARD OF of the City of Miller and shall be to Buyer’s Premium. Subject to Seller Confirmation. WHEREAS, social distanc- COMMISSIONERS eff ective at 2:00 a.m. on May 13, 2020. ing is a method of slowing down Jim Jones, Chairman For more info, call or visit the web. or stopping the spread of a con- ATTEST: Dated this 11th day of May 2020. tagious disease by reducing the Doug Deboer, Hand Countv probability of contact between Auditor Ronald Blachford, Mayor infected persons and those not Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer 605.692.2525 Published May 16, 2020, at ADVANTAGELANDCO.COM infected in order to minimize dis- approximate cost of $58.64 Published May 16, 2020, at the ease transmission; and approximate cost of $14.43  Classifieds www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, May 16, 2020

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Sev- in the same spot 15 years tively. The purpose to discuss and alter the restrictions the top 20 once (17th in en spots later, Chicago ago. In the second round, on businesses due to the COVID-19 virus. 2013) in the past decade. used a 2nd round pick on the Packers drafted RB The city portion of the meeting was called to order at The Minnesota Vi- In the third round, the one of my favorite play- AJ Dillon - a good back, 7 p.m. by Mayor Ron Blachford with all alderpersons in kings’ 2020 draft class Lions took a gamble on ers in this year’s draft, but of questionable need attendance. Alderman Bob Steers motioned to approve has already been dis- DE Juliam Okwara who CB Jaylon Johnson. The considering the team still the changes with a second from Alderman Jeff Swartz. cussed, so now it’s time might have been a fi rst- Bears didn’t have another has Aaron Jones and Ja- (Changes for the ordinance are found on page 9.) to dissect the rest of the round pick if it wasn’t for pick until the 5th round, maal Williams. Everyone Alderman Tony Rangel stated, “I am in hopes all busi- NFC North. On Twit- an injured fi bula. With where they selected DE/ knew the Packers wanted nesses will follow the guidelines of the Center for Dis- ter, Rene Bugner com- their next two picks, De- OLB Trevis Gipson. The another receiver to pair ease Control (CDD)-social distancing, hand washing and bined draft grades from troit went with offensive rest of their draft went: with Davante Adams, a wearing of masks.” 13 of the biggest names guards Jonah Jackson CB Kindle Vildor, WR position this draft was Blachford took a roll call vote with all voting aye. in sports. The draft and Logan Stenberg. The Darnell Mooney, OT Ar- historically loaded with. The county meeting was called to order by President grades were averaged, rest of their draft went: lington Hambright, and Instead, they skipped of the Commission Jim Jones. Jones explained the pro- then ranked from best to WR Quintez Cephus, RB OT Lachavious Simmons. WR entirely and went posed changes would amend section one though four of worst. The Vikings land- Jason Huntley, DT John Coming in last, not with TE Josiah Deguara the original COVID-19 ordinance. He continued that sec- ed in the top spot with a Penisini, and DT Jashon only in the NFC North in the third round. The tion fi ve through eight would remain in effect. 3.92 “gpa”. Cornell. but the NFL as a whole rest of their draft went: He stated that all businesses shall abide by CDC and Among the other three The Chicago Bears with a 1.31 “gpa”, is LB Kamal Martin, offen- SD Department of Health guidelines. NFC North teams, the Li- came in 25th with a cu- where you’ll fi nd the sive guards Jon Runyun Commissioner Luke Wernsman motioned to accept ons were next on that mulative “gpa” of 2.48, Green Bay Packers. It’s Jr., Jake Hanson, and Si- the changes with a second from Commissioner Greg list, earning a 3.15 “gpa” but it should be noted no surprise the Packers mon Stepaniak, S Vernon Palmer. which was 15th in the they were without a fi rst are ranked that low, af- Scott, and DE/OLB Jon- Commissioner Gib Rogers raised his objections with league. After trading Dar- round pick this year, af- ter the team moved up athan Garvin. It’s possi- the ordinance. Rogers is concerned with non-enforce- ius Slay this offseason ter trading it in the Khalil in the fi rst round to draft ble all the analysts are ment, stating, “If you are not going to enforce it then there was a major hole Mack trade. So with their QB Jordan Love. Aaron wrong, but we won’t tru- just repeal it.” to fi ll at cornerback, so fi rst pick (2nd round), Rodgers is 36 years old, ly know how good or bad Jones stated, that situations that we could not imag- the Lions taking CB Jeff the Bears drafted TE Cole but the Super Bowl win- this draft class was until ine could arise, we need to leave it in effect for now. Okudah with the third Kmet. The Bears have ning and two time MVP Jordan Love has played. Commissioner Jim Eschenbaum requested the ordi- overall pick was a great been looking for a start- quarterback is signed If you have any ques- nance be placed on the agenda for the next meeting, fi t. In the second round ing TE for years now, and through the 2023 season. tions or comments, reach June 4. He stated this would be three weeks from this the Lions took the top RB they are bound and de- It will be fascinating to out to me on Twitter (@ opening and new data should be available. on the board with D’An- termined to fi nd one this watch how Rodgers han- JordanWrightNFL). Skol! Eschenbaum stated, I totally understand the imple- dre Swift, hoping to im- offseason (they have a to- dles this situation, espe- mentation at the beginning, but we don’t want this sticking around. Commissioner Greg Palmer stated we did this for the short term. I do most of the shopping and am impressed with the job the businesses that stayed open have done with following guidelines and wearing masks, etc. Jones called the vote, four aye and one nay were re- corded. Rogers was the lone negative vote.

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She and I have On May 1, 2020, lo- I have two things that memories visiting South worked on agriculture pol- cal student Kaia Heilman I’d like to share with you Dakota’s iconic landmarks icy in the state of South was granted the position this week: a message like Mount Rushmore and Dakota for almost twen- of FCCLA Vice President of about South Dakota tour- Crazy Horse. They also re- ty years, and I don’t know Membership. ism, and a personal ex- member the smiling fac- of a better advocate for ag- Heilman has been in- pression of gratitude to a es of South Dakotans. Let’s riculture. She has worked volved with FCCLA since dear friend of mine. take this week to celebrate hard to make sure that seventh grade and it is 1. National Travel and every great face and great farmers and ranchers are her favorite extracurricu- Tourism Week is a time to place that makes our state supported and that we lar activity. Getting elect- recognize the important incredible. have the ability to pass our ed as one of the organiza- impact tourism has on our Our tourism industry operations on to the next tion’s vice presidents took state and our nation. This is resilient. If we come to- generation. a fair amount of effort on year’s National Travel and gether and support each Kim says it’s time to the part of Heilman. In or- Tourism Week theme cen- other, the spirit of travel return to her own fami- der to even be considered ters around the “Spirit of will be back stronger than ly’s agriculture operation. for a state level position in Travel.” ever. To all of you who While Kim’s title is going FCCLA you must fi rst be Our friends and neigh- work in the tourism indus- to change, she is going to elected as a regional pres- bors in the tourism in- try, we are praying for you continue to be a valuable ident, something an am- dustry could use support during this diffi cult time. adviser to me and an advo- bitious young woman like and encouragement. COV- Thank you for all your cate for South Dakota ag- Heilman had no qualms ID-19 has hit South Dako- work to welcome visitors riculture. I can’t thank her with pursuing. ta tourism hard. In 2019, to South Dakota. enough for her willingness The South Dakota state 14.5 million visitors came When the time is right to come into our admin- FCCLA conference differed to The Mount Rushmore to travel again, I encour- istration and lead the De- from its usual format like State. They spent 4.1 bil- age South Dakotans to partment of Agriculture. so many other events this lion dollars and support- take time to explore your She will be missed. year. Such a drastic change ed more than 55,000 jobs. own backyard, travel our Lieutenant Governor in formatting required a lot Our economy depends on great state, make long-last- Larry Rhoden will be fi ll- of planning. The last few tourism, but those num- ing memories, and support ing in as Interim Secretary. days of April saw a virtu- Submitted | The Miller Press | May 16, 2020 bers will likely be down South Dakota’s tourism in- He’ll be focused on helping al conference come to life KAIA HEILMAN, acheived her goal of becoming a state level South for 2020. I cannot stress dustry. Let’s all work to South Dakota agriculture over Zoom. Dakota FCCLA Offi cer earlier this month. She will serve as the Vice Presi- enough how critical the keep the “Spirit of Travel” fi ght this pandemic, partic- Heilman took part in an dent of Membership through her upcoming senior year at MHS. tourism industry will be alive and well. ularly by helping livestock interview process during in getting our economy 2. Earlier this week, I producers gain market ac- the conference as a part of the candidates. The new VP stated that back up and running once accepted Kim Vanneman’s cess and deal with supply her bid to receive a state On May 1, 2020, Hei- she is “excited to fi nd new people feel safe traveling resignation as our State chain bottlenecks. FCCLA position. Interviews lman received word that ways to bring in members” again. Secretary of Agriculture. I South Dakotans contin- were held over Zoom and she had been chosen to since COVID-19 made “Great Faces, Great want to thank her for years ue to encourage me each at fi rst Heilman was in- be the South Dakota State many of the traditional Places” is South Dakota of service to our state. and every day. Remember, terviewed alone by a pan- FCCLA Vice President of strategies no longer viable. tourism in a nutshell. Peo- Kim has been a long- together, we’ll get through el of eight people and then Membership. She expressed that she en- this diffi cult time. again in a group with all In the words of Heil- joys “being creative” and man, her new position is is currently working on an all about “making member- interactive presentation for Are YOU playing? ship important” for both members to participate in. new and current members. Heilman will spend her MMUNIT She will be helping with senior year representing CO Y planning events and fi nd- Miller and Region 2 FCCLA ing ways to recruit new at the state level, a job that members to join FCCLA. she is very excited to take part in.

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