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Greg Jones & Sheilah Hall/Facebook | The Miller Press | Jan. 30, 2021 John T. Page | The Miller Press | Jan. 30, 2021 OVER THE PAST HUNDRED YEARS, Miller underwent signifi cant changes. Cars look diff erent, some buildings, like the one that houses Rexall, still stand, while others do not. However, the town of Miller soldiers on against the relentless tides of changing times, and continues to leave its own little mark on central South Dakota. Drought conditions continue to 4th Street sidewalk grant denied Jan Kittelson citizens needing utility applications to fi ll them out deteriorate across South Dakota Kecia Beranek, On Hand Development, gave an up- themselves or pay their bill without assistance from a South Dakotans’ apprehen- of warmer, cooler or near-average date on the 2021 start to the Miller City Council on fi nance offi ce employee. It would also allow citizens to sion of an impending drought has temperatures for the month over- Tuesday, Jan. 19. fi le their own building permits. The one item Coss and been growing, and rightfully so, all. For the three-month period of Mayor Ron Blachford called the meeting to order at the council thought would be the best is the ability to says Laura Edwards, SDSU Exten- February through April, odds start 7 p.m. with all alderpersons present. contact those who signed up for the service to be alert- sion State Climatologist. According to lean towards warmer than aver- A Business Recruitment Plan for Hand County area ed to street closures, water supply being distributed. It to the latest National Oceanic and age temperatures for all but the far was the number one topic on Beranek’s list. On Hand could also alert customers when past due bill cut off Atmospheric Administration cli- northwest corner of the state.” Development has set aside $15,000 in matching funds day would be. This would replace the current website mate outlook, there will be minimal The precipitation outlook shows for hiring bonus recruitment money. Beranek stated which cost $2,000 per year. moisture reprieve in the months to February slightly more likely to they want to help businesses recruit good quality em- The cost of this software would be $8,560 but would come. have wetter than average conditions ployees. allow a savings on the current autopay system of $200. The U.S. Drought Monitor map for all parts of the state but the far Business visits will be back on Beranek’s list of du- The yearly cost of the system is approximately $3,060. released January 21 shows over 60 southern tier along the Nebraska ties in 2021. There are currently eight loans totaling The item was tabled to allow more investigation. percent of the state in Moderate border. $624,000. Beranek also reported one lot is left at the Coss also gave a report on the fi nancial state of the (D1) to Extreme (D3) drought cat- “This is still in our winter season Industrial Park and a signed purchase agreement has city. The General Fund had an increase of $560,930 in egories. The remaining nearly 40 where precipitation is historically been received on it. On Hand is currently searching for revenue over the budgeted amount ($1,981,344.52 ac- percent is in the Abnormally Dry low, so a couple of big storms could additional property for a new industrial park. tual -$1,420,414. budgeted). The biggest increases were (D0) category. Three months ago, easily bring the monthly total above Sidewalk loans for business are available at 2 per- in taxes collected and intergovernmental revenues. only 42 percent of the state was in average,” Edwards says. “For the cent and Beranek is working on a program to try to Expenses also helped increase the bottom line of the the Moderate to Extreme drought next three months into April, there get new signs and awnings for the downtown area. A City of Miller. Miller spent $294,507.95 less than what categories is more uncertainty and almost all ‘Welcome to Miller’ sign for the west entrance to Mill- was budgeted ($1,839,580.00 budgeted - $1,545,072 Edwards says the lack of precipi- of the state is shown to have equal er was identifi ed as a need by the visit to Miller project actual) this left $855,438 in the general fund at the end tation recently has made a dry situ- chances of wetter, drier or near-av- last year and Beranek is working on it. of year 2020. ation worse, as soil and surface wa- erage precipitation.” The Miller Community Center has six weddings The electric department also had a good year. Reve- ter are also evaporating during this “Many areas of the state were booked for 2021, the most ever with a possible seventh nue for the electric department was $2,310,374 with ex- abnormally warm winter. four or more inches below aver- considering the venue. This led to the discussion on a penses at $2,421,652. These totals were far off the bud- “The lack of snow cover is not age precipitation in 2020,” Edwards hotel to be attached to the Community Center. Alder- geted amount due to electric savings by customers. able to protect winter wheat from says. “The winter warmth is allow- man Bob Steers questioned Beranek on the status of Water revenue was $1,838,810 with expenses at possible frost damage, should ar- ing for more moisture loss when it the search for investors. She stated most outside inves- $1,785,551.32 for an end of the year 2020 with a posi- eas see extreme cold temperatures,” is often ‘locked’ in as frozen soils tors want local investors as well. tive of $53,259.04. The budgeted amounts were almost Edwards says. “People who en- and waterways.” Alderman Tony Rangel questioned the amount of lo- perfect. Sewer numbers were also almost exact the joy outdoor winter recreation have As a result of the dry period from cal investment they were requiring. Beranek stated that budgeted amounts. Sewer revenue was $2,573568.06 struggled without snow for snow- late summer through January, near- money investment is only part of the equation, chain with expenses at $2,551,159.72 for an end of year in mobiling, sledding and cross-coun- ly everywhere in the state is carry- hotels are looking for managers, clerks and hotel staff the black of $22,408.34. try skiing. Ski areas in the Black ing a shortage of soil moisture to as local investment as well. The aldermen were very pleased with the state of Hills have had to improvise, making start the 2021 growing season for Miller Day at the Capitol will be February 17. Winter city’s fi nances and commented looking back a few snow for their runs in order to stay grasses, pastures, row crops, gar- crazy days will be February 19-20. Beranek also ques- years they see a huge difference. open for business this season. Thin dens and trees. Edwards says while tioned if the council wanted a question-and-answer Coss will be researching options for savings. She ice on many lakes and waterways winter precipitation can help in im- meeting again. The council agreed it was a positive will bring options to the council during the next coun- has made ice fi shing unsafe.” proving drought conditions, it can outcome last year but were concerned with COVID. cil meeting. The next council meeting is Feb. 1, 2021. Last week, the NOAA Climate also run off frozen ground instead A grant has been approved to Prediction Center released its Feb- of infi ltrating into the soil. study the storm water system. This ruary outlook as well as its three- In addition to a dry winter, La study will specifi cally study the wa- Run for local offi ce, here’s how month outlook through April. Tem- Niña conditions — driven by cold- ter issue near East Second Street John T. Page perature expectations for South er waters in the Pacifi c Ocean near and East Seventh Avenue, and the Several positions on the Miller City Council, St. Lawrence and Ree Dakota in February start with a bit the equator by South America — water issue near East First Ave. Heights Boards of Trustees, and Miller School District Board of Education, of uncertainty, Edwards says. are in place this season. These con- The grant was received through the and the Mayor of the City of Miller are up for grabs during the next election. “Currently, computer models are ditions often can change the jet Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. These positions are essential to the operation of the county and the steps showing some fl uctuations between stream patterns over North Ameri- The community access grant the for getting your name on the ballot are surprisingly simple. colder and warmer than average for ca. For South Dakota, past La Niña City of Miller applied for to have The fi rst step is acquiring a petition, which became available on Jan. 29, the start of the month ahead,” Ed- winter seasons have brought cold- sidewalksconstructed on East Fifth 2021. Depending on what position you are running for, you can pick them wards says. “The outlook indicates er than average temperatures, but Street was denied. The state re- up at diff erent places. For the school board see Business Manager Sara this uncertainty with equal chances Edwards says that has not been the ceived$18.4 million in applica- Gates at the District Offi ce in Miller High School, for Miller City Council go case this year. tionswith only had $4 million to to Miller City Hall, and for Ree Heights and St. Lawrence a petition can be “Since 1950, there have been just distribute. downloaded from the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website. four La Niña winters with warm- The council discussed at length Inside: Once you acquire a petition, you need signatures from registered voters. er than average temperatures in our the need for copiers for the fi nance Inserts: Kessler’s The amount varies depending on the position. region, the most recent being 2011- offi ce and police department. Both School board needs twenty signatures but Gates recommends twenty- 2012,” Edwards says. copiers are in need of over $850 in fi ve in case any are not registered voters. Finally, Edwards says there is an- repairs. Finance Offi cer Sheila Coss St. Lawrence needs three signatures. other factor at play this year — the received an estimate for a new copi- Ree Heights needs fi ve signatures according to Renae Phinney. Arctic Oscillation over the northern er from A&B business solutions at Weather Miller City Council needs signatures from 5 percent of the registered vot- latitudes around the North Pole. the state bid of $2,800. The coun- Date High Low Precip. ers in your Ward of residence. Ward One needs 15, Ward Two 19, Ward Three “That has been more prominent cil approved a new copier for the fi - 16. Jan. 21 35 14 over our region in preventing cold- nanceoffi ce and repairs for the pre- Mayor for the City of Miller needs signatures from 5 percent of the regis- Jan. 22 31 14 er air from moving south into the vious fi nance offi ce copier. The tered voters in the City of Miller which totals 50 signatures. Dakotas,” Edwards says. “Many cli- previous fi nance offi ce copier will Jan. 23 26 2 .04 mois., Once all the required signatures are obtained it needs to be notarized. mate forecasters see the Arctic Os- then be installed in the police of- 2 in. snow After that you must turn them in to the appropriate offi ce by Feb. 26 at 5 cillation in its current phase weak- fi ce. p.m. Jan. 24 25 2 ening, and thus allowing more Coss also gave a report on a new Upon completing these simple steps, your name appears on the ballot. Jan. 25 19 5 cold air to come into the northern software from gWorks, requested Consider what you could contribute to the community by holding one of U.S. states as is shown in Montana for the fi nance offi ce to allow cus- Jan. 26 15 4 these positions. We live a country where almost anyone can run for offi ce. and North Dakota’s outlooks this tomers from the city to help them- Jan. 27 22 10 Why not give it a try yourself? month.” selves. The Software would allow

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Legislative Highlights

Representative Big game hunter’s resident which will give some budget Senator School Lands. If they were al- there is also a lower utiliza- sponsor to give the GF&P managing capabilities to all ready homesteaded prior to tion, which is favorable. The Charlie Hoff man their name, address, and the Newspapers. In District Bryan Breitling statehood, other land was al- number of Medicaid eligible phone number as a way of 23 we have 11 weekly news- I am extremely hon- In the Senate Appropri- located, and some of these are expected to continue to ored to be able to serve you checking to make sure the papers so this bill absolute- sections have been traded for climb in early 2021, then be- law is being followed. This ly affects all of us. I voted for ations Committee this past and work for you in our SD week, the Department of other land in the state. This gin to reduce later this year, House of Representatives. I bill passed out of Committee this bill and it passed out of past year, due to the COVID to normalizing eligibles levels and onto the House Floor on committee on an 8 to 5 vote. the Military, Department of am serving on the House and Veteran’s Affairs, Offi ce of pandemic, the SD Dept of La- in 2022. Natural Resource’s and Lo- a 13 – 0 vote. I assume it will be a “talker” bor along with federal pro- I also want to congratulate In Local Government on the House Floor. School and Public Lands, De- cal Government committees. partment of Labor and Reg- grams, supported our state GOED for landing the larg- I cannot stress how thank- committee we saw numer- And fi nally my fi rst bill, residents by paying through est investment in the state ous bills but the most dis- HB 1060 was heard in House ulation, Governor’s Offi ce ful I am being able to work of Economic Development unemployment insurance, ever, with the announcement in Pierre with Speaker Gosch cussed bill with the most tes- Judiciary. This bill instructs $327.7 million dollars this this past week Schwan’s and tifi ers easily was HB 1050. In any health care facility li- (GOED), and Department of and Senator Breitling know- Social Services, all presented. year. CJ Foods agreeing to invest ing the integrity of both ex- a nutshell HB 1050 contin- censed under chapter 34-12 The previous high was in $500 million in South Dakota ues having all governmen- to inform the funeral direc- We have not yet heard any cels at every level. bills in committee. 2009 for $63.9 million. For in developing a food process- On January 21, the legisla- tal minutes published in a tor receiving the body of any GOED, South Dakota led the ing center with 650 jobs to local newspaper, alters by communicable disease or Here are a few nuggets ture had its memorial service of information that may not nation in housing building North of Sioux Falls. At the for all former legislators who publication numbers the size condition that is the subject permits, and has the 12th same time, I am driving to of the columns typed into of a declared public health make it to a bill or other have passed in the previous news. The needs for veteran’s highest rate of recovery in continue investment through- year. This year we honored the newspapers and chang- emergency or a public health the nation. The Dept of So- out our state to encourage es the structure for charging declaration by the Governor. care at the veteran’s home in the life of Justin Cronin who Hot Springs are changing, so cial Services reported that development close to home was my District Mate in the for mandated printing of said It passed on a 13 to 0 vote over the last three years, we as well. minutes in a local newspa- and was placed on consent plans are being made to re- SD House for six years and duce the number of indepen- have seen a steady decline in I can be reached at bryan. one of the best legislators I per. Currently these kinds of meaning it will just be read Medicaid eligible state res- [email protected], minutes have a set cost by a on the House fl oor with any dent living units and even- ever served with to have on tually converting more to idents. With the pandem- please include where you are “your” side. Justin will be Rules Committee in the Leg- possible questions and then ic, however, we have seen a from and bill number. I have islature which every two or voted on. nursing care units. The Offi ce sorely missed and we give of School and Public Lands, spike of over 10,000 addition- visited with many of you, condolences to his family. so years can either agree to I look forward to hearing al Medicaid eligible residents. and look forward to contin- discuss publishing costs or from you. My phone number considered the real estate In House Ag we saw agent for South Dakota, man- With the higher volumes, ued conversations. House Bill 1034 which in a not. School Board minutes and email to reach me are: by law must be 10% lower Cell 605-216-0027 ages 760,000 acres and re- snapshot considers everyone turn $12,694,000 to K-12 Ed- under the age of 18 a Youth than normal article charges. Charlie.Hoffman@sdlegis- the planned expansion of HB 1050 will put forth a rate lature.gov ucation. Throughout most of Speaker of the House Hunter and got away from the state, township sections broadband internet access. the numerous age classes structure which may increase Respectfully, Spencer Gosch GOED offi cials stated that no more than the lesser of Rep. Charlie Hoffman 16 and 36 were reserved for previously found in licens- Governor Kristi Noem an- about 135,000 South Dako- two percent or the index school and public purposes; ing our youth. We also will nounced Executive Order tans do not have access to factor as defi ned 10-13-38 these are known as Common require a non-resident Youth 2021-03 last Tuesday. This or- high-speed broadband, and der will merge the Depart- they are seeking to reduce ment of Agriculture with the that number. Circuit Court Department of Natural Re- On Friday, the House State sources into a single depart- Affairs Committee heard HB 1046, “An Act to limit liabil- Hand County Courthouse – January 19, 2021 – Judge Kent Shelton presiding ment. Noem said the merger will ease taxpayers’ burden ity for certain exposures to Speeding on a State High- $265.00 drug evaluation and follow gram, the defendant shall pay by “streamlining the state’s COVID-19.” This bill would way Tyshay L Ford, Saint Law- all recommendations, that de- fi nes and costs as ordered, regulatory bodies, eliminating protect businesses and in- Clayton Harold Bradford, rence, Charges: Unauthor- fendant receive pre-trial cred- obey all laws of the local. redundancies, and creating dustries from certain law- Selby, $117.50 ized ingestion of controlled it for time served, defendant state and federal government, a better customer service for suits regarding the virus. Oth- Toni Lynn Thompson, drug/substance in sched- will report to her court ser- the defendant shall make res- all.” The Legislature is still er states have already passed Mitchell, $137.50 ules I or II, possession con- vice offi ce as requested and titution through the clerk evaluating the order. They similar legislation. Represen- Barbara L Hallberg, Nemo, trolled substance in sched- comply with all instructions of courts/states attorney of- have 90 days to respond with tative Anderson said that the $117.50 ules I or II, Conditions: The given, defendant will not en- fi ce, a payment plan is au- a resolution, or the merger bill came from local commu- Cole William Nickels, defendant shall pay fi nes and ter an establishment where thorized through the clerk of will be complete. nity chambers, retailers, non- Wessington, $117.50 costs as ordered, the defen- alcohol is the primary item court’s offi ce, report to your SB 3, “An act to repeal cer- profi ts, churches, small busi- Kenneth Eugene Sosa, Fort dant will obey all laws of the sold, defendant will obtain a court service offi cer as re- tain sunset provisions re- nesses, and other industries Pierre, $117.50 local, state and federal gov- mental health evaluation and quested and comply with all garding contagious disease who were concerned about Shawn Hostler, Brookings, ernment, the defendant shall follow all recommendations, instructions given, complete control and enforcement,” liability. The bill passed out $117.50 make restitution through the the defendant shall pay fi nes an alcohol and drug evalu- passed the Senate this week, of committee with minor Trisha Dawn Cramer, clerk of courts offi ce as or- and costs as ordered, defen- ation and follow all recom- 22-13. This bill would re- amendments. Faulkton, $137.50 dered, a payment plan is au- dant will have 30 days to ap- mendations, obtain a mental move a clause that will take A Joint Memorial Service Jeremy Lynn Cutler, Brit- thorized, report to her court peal this court’s sentence health evaluation and follow COVID-19 off the list of infec- was held on Thursday hon- ton, $157.50 service offi cer as requested once she has received notice all recommendations, defen- tious diseases that gives the oring former legislators who Cory William Huff, Aber- and comply with all instruc- of the same, defendant will dant will not purchase pos- Department of Health judi- have passed away last year. deen, $117.50 tions given, defendant will obey all laws of the local, sess or use alcohol or illegal cial enforcement authority. If We recognize the late Jus- Wendy Mae Meyer, Dela- complete an alcohol and drug state and federal government, controlled substances or mar- SB 3 does not pass, this sun- tin Cronin during the cere- no, MN, $117.50 evaluation and follow all rec- defendant will not purchase ijuana, you will not enter an set provision will come into mony, a man that dedicated John C Ullmann, Pierre, ommendations, defendant possess or use alcohol or il- establishment where alcohol effect on June 1st, 2021. I still a decade’s worth of service $117.50 will obtain a mental health legal controlled substances is the primary item sold, you hold strong reservations on to District 23. He was a great Casey Lee Hanson, Badger, evaluation and follow all rec- or marijuana, obey all laws shall work full time at a law- allowing this to be perma- man and a great legislator $117.50 ommendations, the defen- of the local, state and fed- ful occupation, that the de- nent, as it would allow the and will be missed in Pierre. Dylan Bennett, Pierre, dant will not purchase pos- eral government, a payment fendant will submit to and government to force quaran- Feel free to get a hold of me $117.50 sess or use alcohol or illegal plan is authorized through pay for random blood, breath tine in certain situations. via email, spencer.gosch@ Michael Gehling, Inner controlled substances or mar- the clerk of court’s offi ce, re- or urine testing at the request The Joint Committee on sdlegislature.gov, or phone Grove Heights, MN, $117.50 ijuana, you will not enter an manded into custody of sher- of any court services offi cer, Appropriations heard from at (605) 230-0313. May God Deborah A Buchholz, Red- establishment where alcohol iff, report to your court ser- the defendant must agree to the Governor’s Offi ce of Eco- bless your week and may fi eld, $117.50 is the primary item sold, you vice offi cer as requested and submit to search and seizure nomic Development last God bless the great state of Reny Reis, Richmond, MO, shall work full time at a law- comply with all instructions of his person, residence, ve- Wednesday. The subject was South Dakota... $157.50 ful occupation, you will sub- given, the defendant shall hicle and personal effects at Peter Robert Landowski, mit to and pay for random make restitution through the any time of the day or night Las Vegas, NV, $117.50 blood, breath or urine testing clerk of courts offi ce, defen- whenever requested to do so Ryan A McNeil, Water- at the request of any court dant will submit to and pay by any court service offi cer, town, $137.50 services offi cer, the defen- for random blood, breath or without necessity of a search Roni Danese Mollman, dant must agree to submit to urine testing at the request warrant, report to your court Faulkton, $137.50 search and seizure of her per- of any court services offi cer, service offi cer as request- Layne Patricia Voeller, Bar- son, residence, vehicle and the defendant will agree to ed and comply with all in- nard, $117.50 personal effects at any time submit to search and seizure structions given, you must Allison Marie Daniel, Wau- of the day or night whenev- of her person, residence, ve- have permission from your Step up, potential leaders bay, $97.50 er requested to do so by any hicle and personal effects at assigned court services offi - David Olsen, Hitchcock, court service offi cer, without any time of the day or night cer to leave the state of south Kecia Beranek the present. Focus on the big- $117.50 necessity of a search warrant, whenever requested to do so dakota, that defendant re- On Hand Development is ger picture. Justin H Dikoff, Faulkton, at defendant’s expense will by any court services offi cer, ceive pre-trial credit for time always looking for leaders Be a trusted leader. Peo- $117.50 enroll in the 24/7 program without necessity of a search served, defendant has 30 to step up and fi ll in roles. ple want to follow the leader Seatbelt Violation with 2 times weekly uas, you warrant, you shall work full days to appeal this court’s Are you a potential leader in they trust to accomplish great Micheal Emil Stangl, Aber- must have permission from time at a lawful occupation, sentence once he has re- Hand County that is ready to things. It takes time to build deen, $25.00 your assigned court servic- $1485.50 ceived notice of the same, de- step up in a leadership role? trust, but it can disappear Other Violations es offi cer to leave the state of Frank MJ Harrington, fendant shall be imprisoned First, it takes making your quickly if you do not con- Luke Evan Johnson, Mill- south dakota, remanded into Wessington Springs, Charg- in the SD state penitentia- community a priority. I hear stantly reinforce it. er, Charges: exhibition driv- custody of sheriff, defendant es: driving under infl uence- ry for a term of 3 years, the this a lot when I am talking Communicate. Great lead- ing, $132.50 has 30 days to appeal this 2nd offense, Conditions: the court suspends 3 years of the to someone about taking on ers communicate their vision Andy C Schlechter, Orient, court’s sentence once you re- defendant shall pay fi nes and penitentiary sentence. defen- a leadership role, “I would and action. But a great leader Charges: overweight on axle, ceive notice of the same, at costs as ordered, the defen- dant will serve 30 days in the but I am way too busy right also listens extremely well. $182.50 own expense defendant will dant shall not commit any county jail, remanded into now.” We are all busy but Optimistic. Optimism Hagen Edward Fritzsche, enroll in the 24/7 program/ federal. state or local crimes custody of sheriff, $1259.79 it’s not about being busy, its fl ows from the top down – Wessington, Charges: exhibi- UA 2 times weekly, defendant for a period of 01/12/2021- Kate Ann Helmer, Ando- about what you take time to working with people who are tion driving, careless driving, will complete an alcohol and 01/07/2022, defendant will ver, Charges: speeding on a prioritize. Just be honest and doom and gloom dampens reimburse the county for state highway, use or posses- tell me that it’s not a priority the mood for everyone. Try cost of court appointed atior- sion of drug paraphernalia, for you right now. and deal withnegative peo- ney fees, defendant will re- open alcoholic beverage con- After you are commit- pleeffectively, makes them Wall Lake Hunting Club port to his court service offi - tainer accessible in vehicle, ted to making your commu- share your vision and try to cer as requested and comply $592.50 nity a priority, you need to convey this passion you have. with all instructions given, Michelle Elaine Schei- decide where your qualities Committed. Leaders the defendant shall be mon- tle, Newport News, VA, and skills fi t in best. I have whoare committedto an itored by court services and Charges: grand theft - more talked to some people about organization or effort tru- STAG shall obey all terms and con- than $2,500 and less than joining our board and get ly believe that it is impor- ditions of monitoring estab- $5,000.01, Conditions: the this answer, “I would but I tant, and they show up, fol- lished by their court service defendant shall reimburse the don’t own a business.” The low through, and stick with offi cer for a period of 180 county for her court-appoint- truth is, you don’t have to it. The more people whoare days 01/12/2021- 07/11/2021, ed attorney fees through the own a business to be a lead- committedto your organiza- NIGHT at defendan’s expense will clerk of courts offi ce, the de- er on our board. You need to tion, the greater the momen- enroll in the 24/7 program, fendant shall pay fi nes and have the right qualities. On tum youcangenerate to get defendant will complete an costs as ordered, the defen- Hand Development has elev- the job done. Tuesday, Feb. 2 alcohol evaluation and treat- dant shall not commit any en board positions. Here are Are you ready to step ment course, $646.50 federal, state or local crimes a few qualities we are looking up? If so, give me a call at Morris Eugene Reber, St. for a period of 365 days for in leaders: 853-3098 and let’s fi nd you Social Hour 6 p.m. ~ Supper 7:30 p.m. Lawrence, Charges: posses- 01/12/2021-01/12/2022, the Have a vision. Know a leadership role in Hand Miller Fire Hall sion controlled substance defendant shall make resti- where you’re going and con- County. We need good lead- in schedules I or II, Condi- tution to the victim through vey it. ers to step up to keep our Door Prizes! 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Flexibility and innovation in healthcare USDA Temporarily suspends debt collections, Governor Kristi Noem ing to South Dakota. We’ve seen lots of folks We’ve learned all kinds of lessons over the move here in recent months, and more are foreclosures, and other activities on farm loans past year due to COVID-19. Folks rediscov- coming. By recognizing their out-of-state li- ered the beauty of the outdoors. Hopefully, censes, we can immediately hire these folks Due to the national pub- ministration are committed • The most common loan our kids learned the importance of washing to work in South Dakota healthcare, where lic health emergency caused to bringing relief and sup- types are Farm Ownership, their hands. And we all learned the impor- we always have workforce needs. by Coronavirus disease 2019 port to farmers, ranchers Farm Operating and Farm tance of fl exibility and adaptability. In both telehealth and license recognition, (COVID-19), the U.S. Depart- and producers of all back- Storage Facility Loans, with America has made incredible advances we know that these fl exibilities work. We ment of Agriculture today an- grounds and fi nancial status, Microloans for each: in healthcare over this past year. We saw all haven’t heard any major complaints or con- nounced the temporary sus- including by ensuring pro- • Farm Ownership: Helps kinds of innovation because we gave medical cerns as to their implementation over these pension of past-due debt ducers have access to tem- producers purchase or en- professionals the fl exibility to do their job. last several months. So we are going to make collections and foreclosures porary debt relief,” said Rob- large a farm or ranch, con- And this year, my administration is bring- those executive orders permanent, and this for distressed borrowers un- ert Bonnie, Deputy Chief of struct a new or improve an ing forward a number of initiatives to make past week I introduced legislation to do just der the Farm Storage Facili- Staff, Offi ce of the Secre- existing farm or ranch build- South Dakota’s healthcare system more inno- that. ty Loan and the Direct Farm tary. “Not only is USDA sus- ing, pay closing costs and vative, fl exible, and affordable. We are going to continue to strength- Loan programs administered pending the pipeline of ad- pay for soil and water con- Let me start by saying that we have ex- en South Dakota healthcare by welcoming by the Farm Service Agency verse actions that can lead servation and protection. cellent healthcare here in South Dakota. Our these successes, building on them, and leav- (FSA). USDA will temporari- to foreclosure and debt col- • Farm Operating: Helps pro- three major health systems – Avera, Monu- ing fl exibility for even more innovation into ly suspend non-judicial fore- lection, we are also working ducers purchase livestock ment, and Sanford – have all done tremen- the future. closures, debt offsets or wage with the Departments of Jus- and equipment and pay for dous work, especially in their response to the And I have more proposals coming soon garnishments, and referring tice and Treasury to suspend minor real estate repairs and COVID-19 pandemic. Last year as we dealt to continue to improve South Dakota health- foreclosures to the Depart- any actions already referred annual operating expenses. with the virus, I instituted several executive care. For example, we know that healthcare ment of Justice. USDA will to the applicable Agency. Ad- • Farm Storage Facility Loans orders to increase fl exibility for South Dako- can be expensive, and South Dakotans de- work with the U.S. Attorney’s ditionally, we are evaluating are made directly to produc- ta’s healthcare providers. And now, we’re go- serve to be able to see those costs up-front Offi ce to stop judicial fore- ways to improve and address ers for the construction of ing to make those changes permanent. so that they know what they’re paying for. In closures and evictions on ac- farm related debt with the in- cold or dry storage and in- Last year, we suspended restrictions on the coming weeks, my team will be introduc- counts that were previously tent to keep farmers on their cludes handling equipment telehealth so that folks could see a doctor ing a bill to guarantee price transparency for referred to the Department of farms earning living expens- and mobile storage such as without having to go into the doctor’s offi ce. South Dakotans who need to pay for health- Justice. Additionally, USDA es, providing for emergency refrigerated trucks. We saw folks utilize these tech services more care. has extended deadlines for needs, and maintaining cash • Microloans: Direct Farm than 70,000 times in South Dakota’s Medic- I’ve talked many times about focusing on producers to respond to loan fl ow.” Ownership, Operating Loans aid program alone. Along the way, we real- challenges as an opportunity to innovate and servicing actions, including The temporary suspension and Farm Storage Facility ized just how powerful of a tool telehealth adapt. Our healthcare providers faced un- loan deferral consideration is in place until further no- Loans have a shortened ap- can be for innovation in healthcare. In 2021, precedented diffi culties this past year. And for fi nancially distressed and tice and is expected to con- plication process and reduced we’re going to build on these advancements they proved, time and time again, that they delinquent borrowers. In ad- tinue while the national CO- paperwork designed to meet and ensure that telehealth innovation is here were up to the challenge. In 2021 and into dition, for the Guaranteed VID-19 disaster declaration is the needs of smaller, non-tra- to stay. the future, we should continue to build on Loan program, fl exibilities in place. ditional and niche-type oper- Additionally, we allowed for recognition of what we learned this past year. Let’s contin- have been made available to USDA’s Farm Service ations. out-of-state medical licenses for people mov- ue to give our excellent medical professionals lenders to assist in servicing Agency provides several dif- the fl exibility to thrive. their customers. ferent loans for producers, Today’s announcement by which fall under two main You are NOT Alone! USDA expands previous ac- categories: No matter where you live, FREE and tions undertaken by the De- • Guaranteed loans are made CONFIDENTIAL help for you and your partment to lessen fi nancial and serviced by commercial children is just a phone call away. IRS free fi le available hardship. According to USDA lenders, such as banks, the For immediate assistance call data, more than 12,000 bor- Farm Credit System, cred- 605-472-0508 IRS Free File – online tax during the year. We know own taxes and is safe and se- rowers—approximately 10% it unions and other non-tra- p reparation products avail- how critical that refund is, cure. of all borrowers—are eligi- ditional lenders. FSA guaran- Family Crisis Center, Inc. able at no charge – giving especially this year.” How IRS Free File Online ble for the relief announced tees the lender’s loan against taxpayers an early opportu- IRS Free File online prod- works today. Overall, FSA lends to loss, up to 95%. at Ginny’s House nity to claim credits like the ucts are available to any tax- Each IRS Free File provider PO Box 347 more than 129,000 farmers, • Direct loans are made and Redfi eld, SD 57469 Recovery Rebate Credit and payer or family who earned sets its own eligibility rules ranchers and producers. serviced by FSA using funds other deductions, the Internal $72,000 or less in 2020. for products based on age, “USDA and the Biden Ad- from the federal government. 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1022 East 3rd St., Miller HAPPENINGS Phone: 893-0190 • Fax: 893-0189 Community Events Wheels & Meals School Menu Rustler Events Mon . Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pork loin sandwich, 3 bean casserole, Breakfast: Brekkie JH BBB – Faulkton – H (Community Center) - 5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m. 1 curbside only (853-3693) beets, fruit cocktail, layer bar, bun Lunch: BBQ rib sandwich, chicken Caesar Salad HS GBB – Kimball – T – 6:30 p.m. – ‘C’ game only Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous: 8 with dinner roll p.m. in the Courthouse basement MS/HS: Double Dog Day, green beans, fresh 4-H: Pie auction open for online bidding fruit and veggie bar Tue. Friendship Center: Rolls and Coff ee: 8:30 Swedish meat balls, mashed, pota- Breakfast: Biscuit bites & gravy HS Basketball – Winner D.H. – H – 4:00 p.m. Girls JV, Boys JV, Girls V, Boys 2 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. toes, asparagus, fresh fruit, Scotch- Lunch: Beef chili cornbread, Harvest Chicken V 4-H: Pie auction open for online bidding a-Roo, wheat bread & butter Salad with dinner roll MS/HS: Ham & cheese bagel, steamed corn, fresh fruit and veggie bar Wed. 4-H: Pie auction open for online bidding Beef & noodles, Prince Edward Breakfast: Waffl es Pre-ACT Test – 10th Grade – Testing Room – Periods 1-5 3 blend, banana pudding, wheat Lunch: Soft beef tacos, lettuce, tomato and SD Youth Trooper Academy Presentation for 11th & 12th Grades – bread & butter cheese, Yogurt Pak with pretzel bites Theater – 10:00 a.m. MS/HS: “mac” fl atbread, spicy pinto beans, 4th Grade Boys Basketball Practice – Elem Gym – 6:30-7:30 p.m. fresh fruit and veggie bar Church Night Thurs. Library hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Crunchy onion chicken, garden Breakfast: Cheesy ham melt Dismiss @ 12:30 p.m. 4 curbside only (853-3693) rice, glazed carrots, apple slices, Lunch: Roast turkey & gravy, whole grain din- MIDTERM 4-H: Pie auction open for online bidding wheat bread & butter ner roll, grape uncrustable, mashed potatoes, Parent/Teacher Conferences – 1:30-8:30 p.m. fresh fruit and veggie bar HS Basketball – Ipswich D.H. – T – 4:00 p.m. WR – Redfi eld, Kimball/WL, WS/Woon/WW @ Redfi eld – 5:30 p.m.

Fri.FEBURARY 4-H YQCA training, Hand County Court- Tuna & noodles, peas, peaches, No School – Comp Day 5 room, 10 a.m. wheat bread & butter One Act Play State Festival – Rapid City 4-H: Pie auction open for online bidding No School 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice – Elem Gym – 4:00 p.m. JH BBB – Aberdeen Christian – H (Elem Gym) – 6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Weekend 4-H: Pie auction open for online bidding Sat: One Act Play State Festival – Rapid City HS Basketball – Platte/Geddes D.H. – T – 4:00 p.m.  Editorials & Opinions www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021

Health lessons from the liver Holding on to sanity It was my fi rst month in cult, stopping alcohol intake groups. Talk to your doctor if in today’s world the hospital as a new inter- can, in turn, stop progres- that includes you. nal medicine intern at a large sion of liver damage in most Nonalcoholic fatty liv- As I write this on Janu- university hospital. Upper- patients with alcohol related er disease (NAFLD) is in- ary 24, it is cool out and a level residents that I met dur- liver disease. creasingly prevalent and good day to stay inside. The R.A.M. ing orientation asked me, Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. Hepatitis C, a viral infec- now is among the most com- service my church regular- “What is your fi rst rotation?” tion which in some people mon reasons for liver failure. ly broadcasts Sunday morn- When I answered, “hepatol- of liver disease occur at ran- becomes chronic and can ul- NAFLD is thought to be due ings on YouTube wasn’t ’’ifiifi cationscations ogy,” the looks I got in re- dom, related to autoimmune timately lead to cirrhosis, has to metabolic factors resulting working…those of us watch- Ruth A. Moller sponse told me I was in for a or genetic origins. Howev- been the most common rea- in fatty deposition in the liv- ing from home couldn’t tough initiation. er, the most common reasons son for liver transplant in er. It commonly occurs along see or hear the service, so I few conversations with kids The hepatology service in- patients develop cirrhosis are the United States in recent with other metabolic diseas- “gained” an hour or so of ad- and grandkids. Most of us cluded some of the sickest alcohol related liver disease, years. With major develop- es such as obesity, diabetes, ditional time. The service has who live within the U.S. bor- patients in the hospital. Each hepatitis C, and non-alcohol- ments in treatment for this and high cholesterol. Treat- been broadcast online for ders are not the “movers and one had either end stage cir- ic fatty liver disease, all of disease over the last decade, ment of NAFLD is focused many years, but something shakers,” we simply are ev- rhosis or a liver transplant, which might be controlled if we now have highly effec- on diet and exercise and con- apparently wasn’t hooked up eryday people who are back- plus some acute condition we catch them before cirrho- tive and well tolerated antivi- trolling those other metabolic correctly this week. bone of the economy, who requiring them to be in the sis develops. ral treatments to cure hepa- diseases. I decided to take the op- raise their families and are hospital. They were so com- Most people know that titis C. This virus can reside That one month as a new portunity to brush/trim my part of the neighborhoods plicated, making clear to the chronic heavy alcohol use in the liver and bloodstream physician on the hepatolo- “very” long-haired cat, Bella. where we live. newly minted Dr. Evans that can result in cirrhosis. We without causing symptoms gy service was enlightening. Think I removed enough fur Right now, people are con- a healthy liver is critical for don’t fully understand why for decades. Current recom- I learned so much about the to make another cat. cerned about Covid, about the body to function normal- some heavy drinkers devel- mendations advise that we importance of a healthy liver, Seriously, though, I rather unrest throughout the coun- ly. op cirrhosis and some don’t, screen for hepatitis C in pa- and I continue to use those like days when I don’t need try, about things taking place Cirrhosis (scarring of the but longstanding alcohol tients who have signifi cant lessons regularly in prima- to think serious thoughts or we could never have fore- liver) is the undesirable re- abuse does typically result in risk, including all Americans ry care. stew about what is going on seen. We seem to be in a new sult of many types of chron- some degree of liver damage. born between 1945 and 1965 beyond my front door. I keep territory. ic liver disease. Many causes Though it can be very diffi - in addition to other high risk informed about happenings I do, however, have faith in the world, and I still am in those of us who are just horrifi ed about the recent “regular folks” who can deal From the fi les of Capitol attack. But I know I with the unexpected, yet who The Miller Press really have no infl uence ex- hold on to their plans, beliefs RETROSPECT cept at the ballot box, and to and principles. perhaps contact my legisla- That attitude has served February 2, 1911 held for each group. confi rmed, the dates for the tors to express an opinion. people well for a long time, Conditions now prevail- Star School went to Les- visit of the solar-powered car, So I plan to enjoy a qui- and I believe it still can, even ing in the diffi culties between ter Becker’s home Friday to the Opec’s Nemesis, in Miller et day, and probably have a when we’re not certain what the postal mail clerks and the watch the inauguration of are tentatively set for June 9 the next headline might be. post offi ce department grow the President. The 6th, 7th and and 10. As the visit is sched- th worse as each day passes. 8 grades of Odessa School uled just three weeks before CenDAk Winds has now More mail is piling up at the spent the morning at Robert- Miller’ Centennial Celebra- been formed to look at the Th e glory of fresh seafood ends of each run, business sons to watch the inaugura- tion, plans are underway to feasibility of forming a wind men are feeling the effects tion. Sunbeam School spent have the visit of the Opec’s energy value-added coopera- Growing up in south- in failure to receive orders, the morning at the Robert Nemesis as the kick-off cel- tive in South Dakota. Much ern Alabama, the ocean be- and newspapers are suffer- Greys. ebration for the Centennial, interest has been generat- came a fascinating part of my ing through their inability to January 28, 1971 with appropriate ceremonies ed in counties from Wessing- world. I loved going to the Growing Up get their publications through Fire, which destroyed the for the occasion. ton Springs to Highmore (Je- beach. I loved watching the in time. Roger Hines Construction January 28, 1991 rauld, Buffalo, Hand, Hyde waves beat against the shore The Rev. Father Fox, for Company shop Tuesday af- Miller’s one-act contest o and some neighboring coun- and gazing out upon the S uthern several years resident priest ternoon, caused loss to the play won the Region 4B con- ties) because that area has seemingly endless horizon. at Miller, has moved to Lake buildings and contents, esti- test January 23. The Miller been determined to be a I loved living in a port city John T. Page Preston, and the Rev. Father mated at $100.000. Cause of show, “The Ballad of the Sad prime locale for wind energy where seafood was dirt cheap Cafferty of Lake Preston has the fi re is still undetermined. Café, advances to the State development. and constantly in supply. and hold debates over which taken charge of the church Funeral services for Mrs. One-Act Play Festival to be January 26, 2011 When I arrived in the Mid- family or establishment here. Gordon (Edith) Conkey, 87, held January 31, February 1 Hand County native Jim west my heart sank upon the makes the best coleslaw. Carriage repairing…we were held Monday afternoon and 2. Henson has joined the Hand realization that I lived as far Eventually a server arrives stand behind all our repair at the St. Lawrence Com- In response to an over- County Sheriff’s Depart- as you could get from the with the food and you begin work with the broadest kind munity Church. A native of whelming interest by Miller ment. The sheriff department ocean. This meant that fresh breaking open some crab legs of a guarantee. Send your Hand County, she was born High School alumni to estab- is now composed of Sheriff seafood required an exorbi- with the supplied nutcracker carriage or wagon here and on a farm in Gilbert Town- lish a safe storage area and Doug DeBoer, Deputy Wayne tant amount of money to be or feasting on fried morsels our Mr. Perry will tend to re- ship on August 2, 1887, the display case for all trophies, Ames and Henson. on the menu. I grew up eat- from a plastic basket lined pairing the wood work and youngest in a family of fi ve plaques and awards earned Proposed grain terminal is ing fried catfi sh, gumbo with with paper or a delicious Mr. Hallen the iron, both are brothers and one sister. Her by MHS students, a coopera- potential boon for area econ- shrimp, crab legs, and pretty po’boy sandwich. fi rst-class in their respective parents were Mr. and Mrs. tive venture between Miller omy. According to Lynn Har- much any other fi nned crea- The taste of fresh seafood fi elds. Call and see us and Richard Jones. She married area businessmen and MHS rell, the Miller Terminal is a ture God created. Sudden- is incomparable to frozen give them a trial at the big Gordon Conkey March 29, alumni was undertaken and proposed regional rail/grain ly one of the foods that de- stock. Frozen seafood, specif- brick shop. E.J. Jewett 1905. Early in life, she de- accomplished. terminal that would be locat- fi ned my childhood sat out of ically shrimp, takes on a bi- January 26, 1961 veloped a talent for nursing Dawn Joy says she’s been ed two west and 2/3 miles reach. zarre rubbery quality and di- For a fraction of a second, and assisted in many homes lucky but we doubt that, as south of Miller. It is a 280 In the South eating sea- minished quality and amount Miller will be a ‘boom town’ where there was illness. she scored her third 600 se- acre site with industrial op- food is more than just anoth- of fl avor. The fresh stuff cuts Saturday, Jan. 28. The city is Drama students from Sun- ries this season. She broke portunities. er meal, it is an experience. like butter once you put your on the route to be covered by shine Bible Academy received the house records for win- Miller’s Seth Greenough Restaurants that specialize in fork in it. It holds the season- one of seven SD Air National a superior rating on their pre- ning high game and series gets control of a loose ball aquatic cuisine often looked ings for dear life until you Guard supersonic F-102 Fight- sentation of a one-act play, with her fi rst 600 game early during action with visiting like wooden shacks that sink your teeth into it and re- er Jets, which will fl y over “The Man in the Bowler in September. DeSmet last Friday night.The might fall over if you sneeze ceive a glorious symphony different routes in the state at Hat,” a humorous melodra- January 31, 2001 Rustlers knocked off the Bull- too hard. Many of them have of fl avor and, while there are supersonic speeds, to provide ma. The play will be entered After 25 years in business, dogs 65-35. large wooden decks overlook- many things I love about the a demonstration of the sonic in the state contest at Huron Jan Semmler of Ree Heights The Miller girls’ basketball ing a river or the ocean pro- Midwest, the glory of fresh boom. Purpose is to acquaint January 29. has sold the Ree Heights team found some tough go- viding the perfect view while seafood will forever hold a people with the new planes January 29, 1981 Sewer Service to Brad Man- ing against a scappy DeSmet you snack on hushpuppies special place in my heart. so they will understand that Jeffrey Moser, Wessing- ning, Miller, effective Febru- team last Friday, but their ac- the sonic boom is not to be ton, has recently been noti- ary 1. Manning said the oper- curacy proved to be their sav- feared, but rather is sign of fi ed that he has been named ation and service will remain ior in the 47-44 win. super-sonic security. to serve at the pressroom co- the same. Many of the Rustler Roost th Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Faw- ordinator for the 79 annu- Two Miller High School se- kids provided some support cett and Mr. and Mrs. Frank al convention of the National niors are spending this se- services for the Farm & Home Novotny hosted the joint Farmers Union in Orland, FL. mester gaining on-the-job Sow by fi lling water and cof- meeting of Cedar Homebuild- A very successful rabbit experience. The Work Expe- fee cups, wiping tables and ers and Christian Parents, hunt was held Saturday af- rience option is offered for dealing with dishes when held at Cedar Sunday evening ternoon by the Ames Rus- a half-credit, under the di- folks were fi nished. Again, with 42 persons attending the tlers 4-H club. Eighty rabbits rection of Tammy Barnes, they came through with fl y- showing of a movie, “Momg- were taken and the club was School-To-Work facilitator. ing colors showing their re- nana,” a story of a medical pleased that so many helped Samantha Naber and Roger sponsibility. missionary in Africa. Sepa- them in their effort. Kirschenmann are taking ad- rate business meetings were Although not offi cially vantage of the program. The MILLER PRESS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OBITUARIES Serving the Hand County Area since 1882 The Miller Press encourages letters to the editor and intends Service notices (up to 75 words) will print at no charge. Telephone: 605-853-3575 to print the opinions of Press readers in full with as few rd LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION 114 West 3 Street in Miller, SD restrictions as possible. 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February Shining Star Blasdell selected Some residents watched dents played several games followed by coffee and cook- church services on TV, I- Good Samaritan of bingo with Kevin Hofer as ies. pad or listened on the phone caller. American Legion and Residents started com- Sun., January 17. Society, Miller VFW Auxiliary sponsored munal dining for all meals Monday morning staff and Kevin Hofer bingo prizes. Afterward cof- again Thursday morning. residents were tested for Cov- fee and cookies were served. After breakfast, we had a id; no positive cases. There- fee and cookies. Sue Jones It was announced that Katie small group for men’s cof- fore, we were able to start dropped off Happier Maga- Parmely is our new Director fee. They discussed current doing small group activities. zines from Rexall for us to of Nursing. events and enjoyed oatmeal Midmorning devotions were distribute to residents. Wednesday morning Fa- raisin cookies. The Assist- led by Cassii Laskarzewski. A few Catholics partici- ther Paul from St. Ann’s ed Living residents had their In the afternoon, a few resi- pated in Rosary in the day- Catholic Church led Catho- council meeting. Along with dents enjoyed reminisce time room Tuesday morning. Lat- lic communion service. Las- the other votes from theTues- led by Laskarzewski. She er Kevin Hofer led resident karzewski led devotions and day meetings, the residents, read from Reminisce mag- council meeting with five gave news for the day. Most selected Rob Blasdell Mainte- azine “Lasting Dream Cap- in attendance. Midmorning residents and staff received nance/environmental servic- tured in a Tender Trap” and Laskarzewski led devotions their second vaccine shot. es shining star for the month other articles. During this and gave news for the day. In afternoon, a few residents of February. Hofer led de- time, the residents had cof- In the afternoon, the resi- played a game of Bible trivia votions and gave news for the day. In the afternoon, some residents enjoyed visits. Miller Area Foundation awards fourth quarter grants Dana Bachmeier, administra- John T. Page Club, Rustler Roost, and Hand County Senior tor, is taking some time for The Miller Area Foundation awarded five Citizens. The money received by these orga- maternity leave, so we wel- grants during the fourth quarter. Awards nizations will help them to continue operat- come Stephanie Macfarlane went to the Miller Fire department, Wheels & ing and serving the Hand County Community Interim administrator. Meals, We Care Prayers and Squares Stitching in the year to come. Friday morning the wom- en gathered for coffee, cook- ies and discussion of cur- rent events. In the afternoon, residents participated in the Gober to wed Ketelhut Brooklynne Gober, daugh- A bridal shower is be- monthly birthday party. Kes- ter of Eric and Julie Gober, ing held at the St. Lawrence sler’s provided the cake and and Tate Ketelhut, son of Community Church Janu- had kids colored pictures and Mark and Terice Ketelhut, are ary 31 at 2 p.m. The couple’s cards for the residents. No engaged to be married with website is www.zola.com/ residents had birthdays this the ceremony taking place on wedding/becomingketelhutb- month but it was nice to get March 6, 2021. t for gift ideas see registry. out and visit with other resi- dents. Skiing offers an opportunity to travel through history One unique thing about skiing as a pastime is that it takes you on a journey through history. Gliding through the slopes of Colo- rado’s ski areas you travel across mountains and runs and ride chair lifts that are part of the state’s past and often named after the people who shaped it. The history of skiing in Colorado is a beau- tiful story of the people who have called the state home. While Scandinavian coun- Submitted | The Miller Press | Jan. 30, 2021 tries were skiing for sport by KIDS FROM THE RUSTLER ROOST pose with a laptop used for homework during their time at the Roost after school. More the end of the 19th century, laptops will arrive soon thanks to the $700 grant the Rustler Roost received from the Miller Area Foundation. skiing in the West emerged out of necessity in the late Submitted Colorado Historical Society 1800s as Colorado’s mining MINERS SKIING IN Irwin, Colorado show what skis used to look like. They industry boomed with men strapped two 11-foot long planks to their feet and used a long pole when they looking to strike it rich. With needed to turn. Skiing was a practical way to travel through the snow and heavy snowfall and the tow- mountains of the state, but it wasn’t long before it became a recreational pas- ering peaks of the Rockies time as well. surrounding them, wagon, recreation clubs around the train, and horse travel were Out and sport. As the century came difficult—sometimes impos- to a close, mining dwindled sible—in the winter months. about in the state, but skiing only gained momentum. Luckily, some of those skilled with skiers from Scandinavia had The 1932 Olympics in Lake made their way to try their Emily Lammers Placid, New York skyrocket- hand at mining and brought ed interest in skiing and soon an expert. Sometimes I would the solution of “skee” with small ski areas were popping fall; and, on one occasion, as them. Even more luckily, up all over Colorado and by I was going down the moun- they were kind enough to 1940, the first major ski area, tain…my shoes got crossed in teach their fellow mountain- Winter Park, opened. Howev- front as I was going very fast. eers to use them to travel on er, just a year later, Pearl Har- A little pine-tree was right in the snow. bor was bombed and the na- my course, and I could not At the time, skis were tion’s focus and resources turn, and dare not encoun- nothing more than 11-foot shifted to the pursuit of win- ter the tree…so threw myself crude contraptions strapped ning the war, but that didn’t onto the snow…” to your feet. The miners also mean skiing stopped in Colo- Skiing was a necessary used a singular, long pole to rado. In fact, skiing played a skill to have for these people, aid them in turns. One skier major role in World War Two, but as people are wont to do, (who I can strongly relate to) which is something I will talk John T. Page | The Miller Press | Jan. 30, 2021 they got bored. And so, to of the time wrote in his book, more about next week, as I MEMBERS OF THE MILLER FIRE DEPARTMENT stand by the engines they use to fight fires in Hand County. The trucks pass the long winter months, The Snow-Shoe Itinerant, “I believe it deserves its own must be inspected yearly and the $3919 award from the Miller Area Foundation will help pay for the inspection. L to they began jumping and rac- made a pair of snow-shoes space in history (and the r: Adam Seeklander, Devyn Gortmaker, Ron Hoftiezer, James Waldrop, Mike Namanny, Seth Allen, and Brad Kopecky. ing on skis and even formed [skis] and of course, was not newspaper). th dding Ann A Milestone Birthday 65 We iversary 50+9+1=_? DDonon & NNormaorma Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 Regretfully due to COVID, RReimanneimann celebrations, which were to th include free meals, drinks, Feb. 5 and a band, WWillill NotNot go forward. Please send birthday wishes to: th Congratulations Submitted | The Miller Press | Jan. 30, 2021 35130 186 St. Miller, SD 57362-5515 DONNA ENGELMANN, driver for the Hand County Wheels & Meals program, sits & Cards in the Senior Transportation van. The $2500 award from Miller Area Founda- Happy Birthday tion will go towards expenses associated with providing transportation to the May be sent to: many senior citizens in the community. Rick Schaefers 309 E. 8th St. Miller, SD 57362 The Beaner Family Wishes to Thank You for the love and kindness you have shown us during our sad loss of Vince. The prayers, masses, cards, food, calls, support and memories shared have made this difficult time a little easier. Your Happy Birthday gentle sympathy and practical kindness will always be remembered. Thank you to those how attended the visitation and funeral. Special thanks to the Hoven ambulance/first responders, Luce Funeral Home staff, Fr. Jerry Kopel for the beautiful Mass, Kay Hensen Fr. Paul Josten for assisting at the cemetery, Lexie Vogel for the lovely music, the pallbearers, those who prepared food and served Feb. 12, 2021 at the luncheon, Faith Thorne and Teri Ladwig for being with Greetings may be Marcia before family arrived and co-workers sent to Kay at Karen Steptoe | The Miller Press | Jan. 30, 2021 and Kyle Krueger for covering shifts. MILLER AREA FOUNDATION awarded a grant to the Friendship Center to assist The Family of in bringing “Molly B & Squeezebox with Ted Lange” to the Miller Community 225 W. 4th St. Apt. 218 Center on Tues., August 30, 2021. L to r, Karen Steptoe, event chair; Arnold Vince Beaner Miller, SD 57362 Johnson, treasurer and Barb Kludt, president.  Obituaries www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021

Miller City Council discusses front desk software UNAPPROVED munity Access Grant: Miller was Agtegra, Fuel, 934.59 HCPD, Power, 14,888.14 OHED, Industry/BBB, 7,991.99 1/19/2021 CITY OF MILLER not selected to receive the Commu- American Solutions, Supplies, Helms & Associates, Prof Fees, Postmaster, Postage, 325.00 Department, w/o OT, OT, Total CITY COUNCIL MEETING nity Access Grant to repair East 4th 219.00 2,874.37 Riter Rogers Law Offi ce, Prof 41402, FINANCE OFFICE, JANUARY 19, 2021 Street in front of the Miller Armory BDS, Garbage, 179.00 Herman, Haydn, Reimb, 11.00 Fees, 367.50 2,832.32, 0.00, 2,832.32 Hazard Mitiga- Builders Cashway, Supplies, Inland Truck Parts, Parts, 39.70 Rural Development, Loans, The City of Miller is an equal and High School. 42101, POLICE, 25,337.15, tion Grant - Flooding: 23.39 Kessler’s, Supplies, 17.06 16,403.00 opportunity employer. Motion by 4,569.32, 29,906.47 Butler Machinery, Inspection, Kuper, Vernon, Claim, 511.20 SD DLR, Unemployment, 26.32 The City Council met in regu- Alderman Zeller, seconded by Alder- 43101, STREET, 10,470.03, 1,473.40 Main Street Lunch Box, Sup- SD DOR, Sales Tax, 9,121.42 lar session at city hall at 7:00 p.m. man Swartz to have Mayor Blach- 375.35, 10,845.38 City Utilities, Utilities, 8,890.79 plies, 67.00 SPN, Prof Fees, 13,453.39 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. ford sign the grant award of up to 43201, SEWER, 10,975.01, CK Welding, Supplies, 25.88 Manning, Terry, Reimb, 11.00 Stobbs Sales, Repairs, 296.58 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ron $54,375.00 federal and $7,250.00 218.39, 11,193.40 Code Enforcement Specialists, Mid Dakota Vegetation Mgmt, Sturdevant’s, Parts, 58.60 Blachford, Aldermen: Jim Ode- state funds to study the fl ooding 43305, WATER, 10,974.87, Code Enforcement, 1,500.00 Spraying, 111.86 TLC Olson Construction, Ph.III gaard, Tony Rangel, Bob Steers, Jeff issues in town. All members voted 218.33, 11,193.20 Copier Repair Cowboy Country Stores, Fuel, MDRWS, Water, 16,203.25 Construction, 86,102.91 Swartz, Joe Zeller and Alderwoman aye. Motion carried. 43403, ELECTRIC, 12,088.23, - Sheila’s Offi ce: 883.85 Midco, Telephones, 463.33 Tony’s Repair, Repairs, 70.40 Tammy Lichty. CALL TO ORDER: Motion by Alder- 0.00, 12,088.23 Dollar General, Supplies, 32.55 Milbank WinWater, Meters, Twin Valley Tire, Repair, 22.55 Mayor Blachford called the meet- man Zeller, seconded by Alderman , , $72,677.61 , $5,381.39 , Elan, Supplies, 1,973.67 809.87 US Bank, Loan, 18,165.39 ing to order. Pledge of Allegiance Rangel to purchase a new copier $78,059.00 Farnam’s, Parts, 284.94 Miller Ace, Supplies, 644.20 WAPA, Power, 52,729.69 was said by all present. AGENDA: from A&B Business on the state bid Published Jan. 30, 2021 at the Fischer Plumbing, Service, 45.92 Miller C&C, Membership, 400.00 , Accounts Payable Total, Motion by Alderman Rangel, sec- for the fi nance offi ce for $2,860 and approximate cost of $66.32. Hammill, Brandon, Reimb, 31.00 NECOG, Dues, 1,664.68 $261,043.91 onded by Alderman Odegaard to repair the old one for approximately Hand County Publishing, Publi- Oakley Farm & Ranch, Supplies, Payroll Salary plus Bene- approve the agenda. All members $800.00 for the police department. cations/Subscript., 477.03 47.98 fi ts by Department: 1/05/2021 & voted aye. Motion carried. MIN- All members voted aye. Motion car- Front Desk Software: UTES: Motion by Alderman Zeller, ried. Sheila seconded by Alderman Steers to Coss presented Front Desk Soft- from the fi les of the compiled by approve the minutes for the regular ware and Website for the council to Ree Heights Review Jeanie Hartman meeting held on January 4, 2021. All review. Front Desk would allow citi- :kcaB gnikooL members voted aye. Motion carried. zens to review their bill and account NEW BUSINESS Kecia Beranek history online and make payments via credit or debit cards, eChecks January 28, 1921 over about a mile west of to town this morning and Fawcett of Ree Heights was – On Hand Development Corp Hugh McKelvey of our town. They were enroute to spent the day visiting friends. Installing Offi cer. Update: Kecia Beranek has been and ACH. Residents would also busy with developing a Business be able to fi ll out forms and sub- town received a letter from Huron when a tire on the Mrs. J.L. Struse left on Two new families moved Employee Recruitment Program, mit the form with payment online. Volney T. Hogatt, one of the rear blew out, causing the Thursday afternoon by bus into Ree Heights recently. Mr. face-to-face business visits, looking The agenda, minutes, and website fi rst residents of Ree Heights, truck to sway. for Howard to join her broth- and Mrs. Eldon Moser and at options for sign and awning repair would all be linked together. The city would have the capability to send thanking McKelvey for the Paul Blaseg completed er, P.L. Prostrollo, a former family now occupy the for- or replacement, and working on a Ree Heights Review potential hotel. She stated that there mass texts or emails to any resi- , in which moving Harry Gardner’s tile resident of Ree Heights and mer McGough house and Mr. are currently 6 weddings booked dents who sign up for the service there was a notice of an old and cement cream station his daughter-in-law, Mrs. and Mrs. Paulie and fami- for 2021. Miller Day at the Capital is at no charge. Motion by Alderman lawsuit that was tried in the to it new location between Warren Prostrollo, who were ly are living in the house for- set for February 17th. Details will be Steers, seconded by Alderwoman Lichty to table a decision until fur- early days. He recollected the Ree Mercantile Store and leaving this morning for merly owned by Mrs. Fran- available later. Winter Crazy Days is the defendant very well; he the pool hall the fi rst of the Camp Carson, CO, to spend ces Feist. set for February 19th and 20th. Res- ther research can be done and olution 2021-2: Motion by Alder- Emergency Management is asked was an acquaintance’s son- week. the weekend with War- January 30, 1981 man Odegaard, seconded by Alder- about their notifi cation system. in-law. He said, “He was as January 31, 1941 ren and Mr. and Mrs. Jackie At the Ree Heights Cen- 2020 Year-end Financials: man Steers to approve the reading Motion by Alderman Rangel, seconded by tall and homely as I am now The seventh meeting of Struse. tennial meeting held recent- of Resolution 2021-2 – Correct- and therefore I couldn’t for- the Kitchen Kuties was held January 27, 1961 ly, committees were appoint- ing Ordinance numbers 715 and Alderman Steers to accept the year- 716 to 714 and 715. Roll call vote: end fi nancial statements presented get him. at the home of Velda Kost Rev. and Mrs. Brown re- ed. The group will meet each Alderman Steers – aye, Alderwoman by Sheila Coss, fi nance offi cer. All Harry Sherk, Jack Wil- with Roslyn Phinney and Vel- turned home Saturday from third Thursday of the month. Lichty – aye, Alderman Rangel – aye, members voted aye. Motion carried. liams, Virgil Gardiner and da as hostesses. Two demon- their trip to Chicago last The Bethlehem Lutheran The fi nance committee will meet to Alderman Odegaard – aye, Alder- “Si” Else drove to Huron on strations were given, one by week. Chapel in Aberdeen was the man Zeller – aye, Alderman Swartz – further discuss the 2020 fi nancials Approval Friday of last week and spent Kost and Phinney on making The weather has been in setting on January 10 when aye. Motion carried. KBA Engage- and investment options. of the Bills: ment Letter: Motion by Alderman Motion by Alderman the day fi shing through the cocoa and another by Myra the news this week. The tem- Karen Lynn Reimann be- Steers, seconded by Alderwoman Odegaard, seconded by Alder- ice on the James River. Flint and Vivian Hale on, perature dropped to 30 de- came the bride of Michael Lichty to have Mayor Blachford sign man Swartz to approve the bills. All members voted aye. Motion car- Continuation of the his- “Making out a balanced meal grees below zero Monday William Opp with the Rev- the engagement letter with KBA to tory of the early days of Ree for fi ve people.” night and remained below all erend Ron Prasel offi ciating. complete our annual reports. All ried. Motion by Alderman Zeller, members voted aye. Motion car- seconded by Alderwoman Lichty to Heights: “The fi rst horses During the past week, the day Tuesday, it warmed up a Parents of the couple are Mr. ried. NECOG Performance Report: adjourn the meeting. There being no were unloaded from a full interior of the church has re- bit Wednesday. and Mrs. Donald Reimann of The NECOG 2020 Performance further business, the meeting was carload of livery stock by ceived a coat of paint which Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ham- Ree Heights and Mr. and Mrs. Report was reviewed by the coun- adjourned at 8:19 p.m. All members voted aye. Motion carried. George V. Close who later be- greatly improved the appear- mill consider themselves Milo Opp of Eureka. cil. NECOG Dues: Motion by Alder- came the town liveryman and ance. L.M. Sanders and Pete lucky that their home was On Saturday, Dot Hanson man Zeller, seconded by Alderman Ronald Blachford, Mayor Odegaard to pay NECOG $1,664.68 Sheila Coss, Finance Offi cer who built the barn which I Suhn did the work. not destroyed by fi re last and children went to Pierre Bills January 2021 for the 2021 dues. All members think still does duty in Ree Due to perhaps a broken Thursday night, when their where Ricky participated in voted aye. Motion carried. Helms A & B Business, Copier Meter, 169.52 Heights, the sides of which water main, Ree Heights was oil burner acted up while the wrestling tournament. & Associates Invoice #22973: are ten-inch D stock boards without water part of the day they were away. It is believed They were supper guests in Motion by Alderman Swartz, sec- onded by Alderman Odegaard to with O.G. Battens, both of on Sunday and all day Mon- that lack of oxygen caused the home of her sister, Mr. pay Helms & Associates invoice Ree Heights a quality that are now used day. On Wednesday, a pool of the fi re to die out before fur- and Mrs. Dean Hyde. The #22973 for $2,874.37. All members only for fi nishing lumber. water near the railroad tracks ther damage was done. children stayed at the Hyde voted aye. Motion carried. Com- Carole Beck January 30, 1931 showed up so the leak was Phyllis Burke, Miller se- home and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ree Heights High School found. This was a serious sit- nior, will represent Hand Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carole Beck worked at the basketball teams won both uation: however, there were County in the drawing for Konrad and Mr. and Mrs. Carl  110 Homozygous Post Offi ce all week while Re- games over Bonilla last Fri- a few humorous incidents State D.A.R. candidate. The Kutz went square dancing. Polled Bulls nae Phinney was at another day night with a score of 16- brought about by the failure selection was made in the January 25, 1991 Bar JZ Ranches Post Offi ce. 22 for the girls and 18-8 for of the water. drawing held in the offi ce of Linda, Craig, Lindsay and 72nd Annual Sale Stories are around that the the boys. In Tuesday night’s February 2, 1951 Supt. Winifred Lorentson. Nathan Aman of Fairbault, Tuesday, Feb. 16 COVID shot makes you sick, game, the Juniors won 13-11 George William Hill was January 29, 1971 MN, were New Year’s week- SP but I have had my second from the Miller Juniors while born on December 23, 1887, Kathy Suhn, 17-year old end guests at the Don and shot and all that I had was a the Ree Heights team lost 24- at Onida. He died Sun., Jan- senior from Ree Heights and Ethel Deuter home. They de- New Location: sore arm. So if you can get 10 in a game with the Mill- uary 21, at the age of 63. He daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. parted for their home on %DU-=6RXWK5DQFK the shot go ahead and get it. er team. had been ill for many years Suhn, Jr., won honors with New Year’s Day. 1RUWKRI+RODELUG6' It would be simpler than be- Harry Hart and another and underwent several oper- her Grand Champion Steer Kayde Hall became sick Selling: ing sick for several days or man from Phillip narrowly ations and other treatments over all breeds in the Junior on Friday evening and was dying. I will also continue to escaped serious injury Mon- but to no avail. He is sur- Show at the 1971 National rushed to the hospital. She 120 Polled wear my mask and keep my day forenoon when their vived by his wife and fi ve Western Stock Show in Den- is presently out of Intensive Hereford, limousin distance along with washing double-deck truck, loaded sons, Lloyd, Orville, LeRoy ver. Care and improving at the & Lim-Flex Bulls my hands. with hogs and sheep, turned and Frank at home and Ever- Julia Hall, daughter of Mr. Huron Hospital. ett of Highmore. and Mrs. Vernon Hull of Ree The warming trend that Mrs. Lottie Ringham of Heights, was installed Hon- started on Saturday and con- Highmore (formerly of Ree ored Queen of Job’s Daugh- tinues this week is a wel- Heights) accompanied her ters, Bethel Chapter 26 of come change. This must be son-in-law, Albert Blachford, Miller on January 17. Sandi our “January thaw.” Lot 12

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD St. Liborious Catholic Church, 17985 354th Ave, LUTHERAN MORMON/LATTER-DAY SAINTS New Beginnings Worship Center, 1123 East 3rd Orient, Father Christopher Hughes, Sunday Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, St., Mass at 11 a.m. Miller, 853-2446, Rev. Max Miller, Sunday 1025 East 3rd Avenue, Miller, Miller, 853-2558, Sunday Worship 10:30 COMMUNITY Worship 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday SON- Wayne Ames - Branch President, Sunday a.m. Pleasant Valley Community Church, 21530 SD day School 3:45 p.m., Youth Group 6:00 Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 BAPTIST Hwy. 45, Miller, 853-3925, Rev. Glenn Stew- p.m.,Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. a.m. First Baptist Church, 902 N. Broadway Ave., art, METHODIST NAZARENE Miller, 701-609-0197, Pastor Will Page, Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Av- Nazarene Church, 215 West 9th St., Miller, Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. via Facebook, 9:30 a.m. enue, Miller, 853-3656, MillerMethodist- 605-996-2409, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. via Facebook Broadcasted to vehicles in the parking lot Church.weebly.com, Pastor Teresa Whetsel, Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. CATHOLIC St. Lawrence Community Church, 815 3rd Street worship Sunday mornings 10:30 a.m. online PRESBYTERIAN St. Ann Catholic Church, 709 East 4th Street, NW, St. Lawrence, 853-3753, Jason Watson, also, Sunday School 9:30 a.m; Wednesday 7 First Presbyterian Church, Services online Miller, 853-2207, Father Paul Josten, Teaching Pastor, Jim Hofman, Family Life p.m., youth grades 6-12. millerpresby.com, 321 West 1st Avenue, Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 Pastor, Derrick DiGiulio Youth Pastor. Sun- Miller, 853-3386 or 853-2322, Rev. Brian a.m. day Worship 9:30 a.m., Jones, Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday School 11:10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 135 Clare Street West, Wessington, Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

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Varsity Girls’ Basketball M/H-H Bandit Wrestling Miller High School vs. Redfi eld Parkston Little B Tournament January 12, 2021 January 23, 2021 Score: 43-33 106: Talon Ping (M/H-H) over Mason Bosworth (Mt. Ver- Team: non/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney) (MD 9-0). Quarterfi nals FG 10/40 25%, 3PT 6/15 40%, FT 5/8 62.5%, AST 12, RB - Gavin Braun (Parkston) over Talon Ping (M/H-H) (Fall 42, Steals 7 1:47). Cons. Round 1 - Joshua Kannegieter (Clark/Willow Off ense Lake) over Talon Ping (M/H-H) (MD 15-2). Tyra Gates: 14, FG 5/16, 3FG 1/1, FT 3/4 113: Kellan Hurd, 1st and Outstanding Wrestler of the Jaden Werdel: 7, FG 3/7, 3FG 1/2 Tourney. Quarterfi nals - Hurd (M/H-H) over Wyatt Ander- Macie Werdel: 4, FG 1/8, 3FG 1/5, FT 1/2 son (Parkston) (MD 11-0). Semifi nals - Hurd (M/H-H) over Morgan Kolda: 12, FG 4/13, 3FG 3/7, FT 1/2 Kaydin Carter (Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey- Ally Mullaney: 2, FG 1/5 Wessington) (MD 8-0). 1st Place Match - Hurd (M/H-H) Abbi Blake: 4, FG 2/6 over Hadley Tobin (Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stick- Defense ney) (Fall 3:03). Rebound: (Tyra Gates 7, Jaden Werdel 6, Macie Werdel 7, 138: Gunner Brueggeman. Quarterfi nals - Ethan Mcel- Morgan Kolda 7, Ally Mullaney 6, Abbi Blake 3) hone (Clark/Willow Lake) over Brueggeman (M/H-H) (Dec Assists: (Tyra Gates 3, Macie Werdel 4, Morgan Kolda 2, 12-9). Cons. Round 1 - Brueggeman (M/H-H) over Gabe Abbi Blake 3) Neugebauer (Parkston) (Fall 0:58). Cons. Semis - Brandon Steals: (Tyra Gates 3, Jaden Werdel 2, Morgan Kolda 2) Bosworth (Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney) over Brueggeman (M/H-H) (Fall 4:01). Miller High School vs. Sully Buttes 145: Ryder Rowland. Chase Chambers (Clark/Wil- January 14, 2021 low Lake) over Rowland (M/H-H) (Fall 0:42). Ryder Row- Score: 47-37 land (M/H-H) over forfeit (Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Cor- Team: sica-Stickney) (For.). Cons. Round 1 - Rowland (M/H-H) FG 8/26 30.8%, 3PT 7/16 43.8%, FT 10/18 55.6%, AST 8, over Jacob Shaw (Chester) (Fall 4:12). Cons. Semis - Chase RB 41, Steals 9 Chambers (Clark/Willow Lake) over Ryder Rowland (M/H- Off ense H) (Fall 3:48) Morgan Kolda: 14, FG 5/16, 3FG 3/8, FT 1/4 152: Hunter Brueggeman, 4th. Quarterfi nals - Tyra Gates: 8, FG 2/12, 3FG 2/5, FT 2/2 Brueggeman (M/H-H) over Jayden Dominguez (Web- Abbi Blake: 8, FG 2/2, FT 4/6 ster Area) (Fall 2:14). Semifi nals - Keegan Haider (Wess- Jaden Werdel: 5, FG 2/4, 3FG 1/2 ington Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington) over Courtesy Toinette Brueggeman | The Miller Press | January 30, 2021 Ally Mullaney: 5, FG 1/2, FT 3/4 Brueggeman (M/H-H) (Fall 1:33). Cons. Semis - Bruegge- KELLAN HURD won the 113 pound weight class and was named Outstanding Wrestler at the Parkston ‘Little B” Wrestling Tournament held Sat., January 23. Macie Werdel: 4, FG 2/4 man (M/H-H) over Will Rotert (McCook Central/Montrose) Aleah Schlechter: 3, FG 1/2, FT 1/1 (Fall 0:40). 3rd Place Match - Landen Weiler (Central Lyon/ Above, Hurd wrestles Hadley Tobin of Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney in the Championship Match. Hurd pinned him in 3:03. Defense George-Little Rock) over Brueggeman (M/H-H) (Dec 8-4). Rebounds: (Morgan Kolda 8, Jaden Werdel 7, Ally Mul- 160: Paton Coyle, 2nd. Quarterfi nals - Coyle (M/H-H) laney 5, Tyra Gates 3, Abbi Blake 3, Macie Werdel 6, Tricia over Logan Raap (McCook Central/Montrose) (Fall 1:32). Lammers 1, Taya Pawlowski 1) Semifi nals - Coyle (M/H-H) over Carter Grohs (Wessing- Assists: (Tyra Gates 2, Jaden Werdel 2, Aleah Schlechter 2, ton Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington) (Fall 5:39). Macie Werdel 1, Morgan Kolda 1) 1st Place Match - Ty Beyer (Howard) over Coyle (M/H- Steals: (Jaden Werdel 4, Macie Werdel 3, Abbi Blake 2) H) (Fall 2:37). Miller High School vs. Wall 170: Tate Hoff man, 2nd. Quarterfi nals - Hoff man (M/H- January 19, 2021 H) received a bye. Semifi nals - Hoff man (M/H-H) over Score: 41-48 Lucas Kannegieter (Clark/Willow Lake) (Dec 3-0). 1st Team: Place Match - Kalen Meyer (Central Lyon/George-Little FG 10/27 37%, 3PT 3/24 12.5%, FT 12/15 80%, AST 3, Rock) over Hoff man (M/H-H) (Fall 1:49). RB 31, Steals 13 Off ense Tyra Gates: 13, FG 5/17, FT 3/5 SBA Triangular Morgan Kolda: 13, FG 5/17, 3FG 1/10, FT 2/2 January 21, 2021 Jaden Werdel: 8, FG 3/9, 3FG 2/5 M/H-H (35) vs. Potter County (15) Macie Werdel: 4, FT 4/4 120 - Double Forfeit Abbi Blake: 2, FT 2/2 126 - Double Forfeit Tricia Lammers: 1, FT 1/2 132 - Brayden Schlachter (Potter County) over Colby Defense Kolda (M/H-H) (Dec 9-5) Rebounds: (Tyra Gates 5, Jaden Werdel 5, Macie Werdel 138 - Gunner Brueggeman (M/H-H) over Unknown 5, Morgan Kolda 4, Abbi Blake 4, Ally Mullaney 3, Tri- (For.) cia Lammers 2) 145 - Ryder Rowland (M/H-H) over Unknown (For.) Assists: (Jaden Werdel 1, Morgan Kolda 1, Ally Mul- 152 - Hunter Brueggeman (M/H-H) over Carter Luikens laney 1) (Potter County) (TF 15-0 3:12) Steals: (Tyra Gates 5, Macie Werdel 2, Morgan Kolda 2, 160 - Paton Coyle (M/H-H) over Unknown (For.) Ally Mullaney 1, Tricia Lammers 1, Jaden Werdel 1, Jour- 170 - Tate Hoff man (M/H-H) over Unknown (For.) ney Palmer 1) 182 - Double Forfeit 195 - Sage Hermann (Potter County) over Unknown (For.) Miller High School vs. Mount Vernon/Plankinton 220 - Double Forfeit Submitted | The Miller Press | January 30, 2021 Courtesy Toinette Brueggeman | The Miller Press | January 30, 2021 January 23, 2021 285 - Double Forfeit MILLER JUNIOR HIGH wrestlers Landon Coyle, left, and Jordan Schafer com- HUNTER BRUEGGEMAN pinned Will Rotert of McCook Central/Montrose in the Score: 40-52 106 - Nicholas Schlachter (Potter County) over Talon Team: peted in the Ipswich JV/MS Wrestling Tournament on Monday, Jan. 25. Coyle consolation semis. He went on to place fourth in the 152 pound weight class in Ping (M/H-H) (Fall 3:19) FG 4/19 21.1%, 3FG 7/25 28%, FT 11/15 73.3%, AST 9, 113 - Kellan Hurd (M/H-H) over Ethan Amick (Potter placed fi rst in the 110-120 pound weight class. Schafer placed second in the the Parkston “Little B” Tournament. RB 24, Steals 8 County) (Fall 1:38) 90-97 pound weight class. Off ense Extra: Exhibition - Tate Hoff man (M/H-H) over Sage Her- Jaden Werdel: 13, FG 3/6, 3FG 3/6, FT 4/5 mann (Potter County) (Fall 1:33) Macie Werdel: 6, FG 2/4, 3FG 2/4 Extra: Exhibition - Logan Peterson (M/H-H) over Carter Tyra Gates: 9, FG 1/12, FT 7/10 Luikens (Potter County) (Fall 1:57) The SD No Till Associa on Morgan Kolda: 8, FG 3/16, 3FG 2/11 Extra: Exhibition - Landon Coyle (M/H-H) over Unknown Abbi Blake: 4, FG 2/4 (Fall 1:06) Promo ng no  ll, soil conserva on and Extra: Exhibition - Talon Ping (M/H-H) over Ethan Amick Defense (Potter County) (TF 16-1 4:00) diverse cropping systems in SD since 1985! Rebounds: (Tyra Gates 7, Ally Mullaney 5, Abbi Blake 4, 2021 Virtual Events Jaden Werdel 3, Macie Werdel 3, Morgan Kolda 2, Aleah M/H-H (34) vs. SBA (12) Schlechter 1) 120: Kellan Hurd (M/H-H) over Spencer Sargent (SBA) Presenta ons will replace events held annually in Wall and Mitchell. Assists: (Tyra Gates 5, Morgan Kolda 2, Aleah Schlechter (Fall 4:28) 1, Macie Werdel 1) 126: Double Forfeit 132: Colby Kolda (M/H-H) over Presenta ons and speakers include : Steals: (Tyra Gates 5, Jaden Werdel 1, Aleah Schlechter 1, (SBA) (For.) Morgan Kolda 1) • Building Soil Health while Stacking Enterprises and Improving 138: Josh VanHeuvelen (SBA) over Gunner Bruegge- Sunshine Bible Academy vs. Lyman man (M/H-H) (Fall 1:18) Profi tability for The Next Genera on. Jerry Doan, Black Leg January 23, 2021 145: Everett Paul (SBA) over Ryder Rowland (M/H-H) Ranch, McKenzie, ND. Score: 19-56 (Fall 2:31) Team: 152: Hunter Brueggeman (M/H-H) over Troy Paul (SBA) • Building Soil Health into a Corn-Soybean and CornSoybean- FG 5, 3PT 4, FT 9/16, RB 29, Assists 3, Steals 12 (TF 17-2 2:00) Wheat Crop Rota on. Dr. Abbey Wick, NDSU Extension Soil Off ense 160: Paton Coyle (M/H-H) over Jimmy Burma (SBA) (TF Jakki Burma: 10, FG 3, FT 4/6 23-6 6:00) Health Specialist, Fargo, ND. Abby Haun: 4, FG 2, 3FG 2 170: Tate Hoff man (M/H-H) over Gage Davis (SBA) (Fall • Building Grassland Soil Health. Stan Boltz, Regional Soil Health Taylor Nelson: 3, FT 3/6 3:25) Specialist, USDA-N RC S-SD. Shelby Bridges: 2, FT 2/3 182: Double Forfeit Courtesy Toinette Brueggeman | The Miller Press | January 30, 2021 Defense 195: Double Forfeit • Na ve Soil Nutrient Supply and Carbon Basics. Anthony Bly, PATON COYLE pins Logan Raap of McCook Central/Montrose in the quarter Rebounds: Sadie Konechne 2, Jakki Burma 10, Abby Haun 220: Double Forfeit SDSU Soils Field Specialist. 1, Betra Amare 1, Taylor Nelson 4, Shelby Bridges 4, Pay- 285: Double Forfeit fi nals last Saturday in Parkston. He went on to place second in the 160 pound ton Fox 1 106: Talon Ping (M/H-H) over (SBA) (For.) • The Benefi ts of Crop Rota on. Dr. Dwayne Beck, SDSU Dakota weight class of the Little B Tournament. Steals: Sadie Konechne 1, Abby Haun 3, Betra Amare 2, 113: Double Forfeit Lakes Research Farm. Taylor Nelson 1, Shelby Bridges 1 All presenta ons can be viewed a er February 8, 2021 at Wolsey-Wessington vs. Hitchcock/Tulare Ipswich JV/MS tournament January 21, 2021 January 25, 2021 Score: 36-50 90-97: Jordan Schafer, 2nd, 10 team points. Round 1 - www.sdno ll.com Team: Schafer (Miller) won by fall over Elijah Woosley (Aberdeen Thank you to our sponsors for making these events possible! FG 16, 3PT 4, FT 13/19 Central) (Fall 1:29), Round 2 - Schafer (Miller) won by Individual: fall over Kamryn Rhodes (Faulkton) (Fall 1:00), Round 3 See you in person in 2022! Leah Williams: 9, FG 4, FT 1/2 - Mathias Dahlstrom (Oakes) won by major decision over Macie Luce: 2, FG 1 Schafer (Miller) (Maj 15-7) Mya Boomsma, 14, FG 5, FT 4/7 110-120: Landon Coyle, 1st, 14 team points. Round Faith Nelsen, 2, FG 1 1 - Coyle (Miller) won by fall over Levi Kelly (Oakes) (Fall Hailey Clarke, 5, FG 1, 3FG 1 3:15), Round 3 - Coyle (Miller) won by tech fall over Ken- Taylor Horn: 2, FT 2/2 dan Persoon (Potter County) (TF 15-0), Round 4 - Coyle Lainey Uttecht, 2, FG 1 (Miller) won by fall over Gabe Sumner (Aberdeen Central) Sunshine Bible Academy vs. Wolsey-Wessington (Fall 2:36), Round 5 - Coyle (Miller) won by fall over Isaiah January 26, 2021 Scapaniack (Groton) (Fall 2:15) Score: 11-60 Team: M/H-H Triangular FG 5, 3PT 4, FT 9/16, RB 29, Assists 3, Steals 12 Highmore, January 26, 2021 Off ense M/H-H (10) vs. Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/ Shelby Bridges: 4, FG 1/5, FG 1/5, FT 2/3 Wolsey-Wessington (56) Taylor Nelson: 11, FG 3/9, FT 3/6 152: Keegan Haider (WSWWW) over Hunter Bruegge- Defense man (M/H-H) (Dec 8-1) Rebounds: (Jakki Burma 8, Abby Haun 3, Betra Amare 2, 160: Paton Coyle (M/H-H) over Carter Grohs (WSWWW) Taylor Nelson 5, Liza Konechne, 2) (MD 11-1) Assists: (Jakki Burma 1, Abby Haun 1,) 170: Eric Klanchnik (WSWWW) over Tate Hoff man Steals: (Abby Haun 1, Shelby Bridges 1, Betra Amare 1, (M/H-H) (Fall 3:11) Taylor Nelson 1) 182: Tyler Eddy (WSWWW) over (M/H-H) (For.) Wolsey-Wessington vs. Potter County 195: Brock Stevens (WSWWW) over (M/H-H) (For.) January 23, 2021 220: Double Forfeit Score: 52-41 285: Quinton Christensen (WSWWW) over (M/H-H) (For.) Team: 106: Talon Ping (M/H-H) over Ashton Hill (WSWWW) FG 16, 3PT 3, FT 11/14, RB 18, Steals 7, Assists 6 (Dec 8-2) Off ensive 113: Kellan Hurd (M/H-H) over Kaydin Carter Leah Williams: 17, FG 6, 3FG 1 (WSWWW) (Dec 10-5) Macie Luce: 4, FG 2 120: Cale Mohling (WSWWW) over (M/H-H) (For.) Mya Boomsma, 18, FG 3, 3FG 2, FT 5/5 126: Troy Fastnacht (WSWWW) over (M/H-H) (For.) Faith Nelsen, 6, FG 2, FT 2/2 132: Joey Hoverson (WSWWW) over Colby Kolda (M/H- Hailey Clarke, 4, FG 2 H) (TF 18-3 3:06) Alyssa Hiles: 2, FG 1 138: Tyson Eddy (WSWWW) over Gunner Brueggeman Defensive (M/H-H) (Fall 4:48) Rebounds: Taylor Horn 1, Leah Williams 3, Macie Luce 1, 145: Brayden Labore (WSWWW) over Logan Peterson Giyahna Richmond 1, Hailey Clarke 6, Faith Nelsen 2, Pay- (M/H-H) (Fall 2:49) Courtesy Toinette Brueggeman | The Miller Press | January 30, 2021 ton Kemnitz 1, Lainey Uttecht 2 TATE HOFFMAN prepares to take Lucas Kannegieter of Clark/Willow Lake to the Steals: Leah Williams 2, Alyssa Hiles 1, Macie Luce 2, Mya M/H-H (41) vs. Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/ Boomsma 1, Faith Nelsen 1 Wolsey-Wessington (6) mat in the semifi nals of the Parkston “Little B” Tournament. He went on to 138: Josh VanHeuvelen (SBA) over Gunner Bruegge- place second in the 170 pound weight class. Varsity Boys’ Basketball man (M/H-H) (Fall 5:30) Miller High School vs. Mount Vernon/Plankinton 145: Logan Peterson (M/H-H) over (SBA) (For.) December 29, 2020 152: Hunter Brueggeman (M/H-H) over Troy Paul (SBA) Score: 44-67 (TF 17-1 2:00) Team: 160: Paton Coyle (M/H-H) over Jimmy Burma (SBA) FG 14/44 31.8%, 3PT 4/21 19%, FT 4/13 30.8%, AST 7, (Fall 3:30) RB 41, Steals 3 170: Tate Hoff man (M/H-H) over (SBA) (For.) Off ense 182: Double Forfeit Alex Schumacher: 11, FG 4/12, 3FG 3/8 195: Double Forfeit Dylan Hass 2, FG 1/6 220: Double Forfeit Caden Gortmaker: 6, FG 3/6 285: Double Forfeit Spencer Fernholz: 11, FG 5/17, 3FG 1/5 106: Talon Ping (M/H-H) over (SBA) (For.) Trevor Werdel: 10, FG 3/7, FT 4/7 113: Kellan Hurd (M/H-H) over (SBA) (For.) Kaden Danburg: 4, FG 2/13 120: Double Forfeit Defense 126: Double Forfeit Rebound: (Alex Schumacher 6, Andrew Knox 3, Adam 132: Colby Kolda (M/H-H) over (SBA) (For.) Turner 1, Treyton Anson 2, Dylan Hass 3, Caden Gortmaker 4, Spencer Fernholz 7, Trevor Werdel 8, Kaden Danburg 4, Sunshine Bible Academy (3) vs. Wessington Briggs Runge 1) Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington (72) Assists: (Alex Schumacher 1, Caden Gortmaker 4, Kaden 145: Brayden Labore (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Danburg 2) 152: Carter Giakowski (WSWWW) over Troy Paul (SBA) Steals: (Spencer Fernholz 1, Trevor Werdel 1, Kaden Dan- (Fall 1:00) burg 1) 160: Carter Grohs (WSWWW) over Jimmy Burma (SBA) (Fall 0:48) Wolsey-Wessington vs. Lower Brule 170: Eric Klanchnik (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) January 22, 2021 182: Tyler Eddy (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Score: 43-47 195: Brock Stevens (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Team: 220: Double Forfeit FG 12, 3PT 4, FT 7/15, steals 6, assists 11 285: Quinton Christensen (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Off ense 106: Ashton Hill (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Jake Williams: 5, FG 1, FT 3/4 113: Kaydin Carter (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Corbin Haarmeyer: 9, FG 3, 3FG 1 120: Cale Mohling (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Tristan Abbot: 8, FG 2, 3FG 1, FT 1/5 126: Troy Fastnacht (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Ethan Nelson, 6, FG 3 132: Joey Hoverson (WSWWW) over (SBA) (For.) Payson Gohn, 7, FG 2, FT 3/6 138: Josh VanHeuvelen (SBA) over Tyson Eddy (WSWWW) Marty Gohn, 2, FG 1 (Dec 8-5) Carson Zomer, 6, 3FG 2 Defensive Rebounds: Tristan Abbot 8, Corbin Haarmeyer 4, Pay- son Gohn 3  www.themillerpress.com • Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021

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Commissioners discuss wage schedule

Hand County Board of Com- Bushfi eld, Marlys Aune and Shae Eschenbaum: Northeast Council ary. He was presented his certifi cate The jail was still $2,749.08 short. 1996.23 missioners Knox. of Governments. ADOPTED this 5th of election and was administered his The election budget was For: DIR. OF EQUAL.****** Miller, South Dakota Lastly, a request to add the posi- Day of January, 2021 upon motion, oath of offi ce. $10,172.64 short, not $15,172.64 A & B BUSINESS, INC. COPIER Commission Chambers (video tion of “PRN” which is “pro re nata” seconded and majority vote. /s/ Gib Bryan Breitling, administrator The States Attorney’s budget MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 27.50 or “as needed” as the title given to Rodgers, Chairman Attest: /s/ Doug of the Avera Hand County Hospital ended up needing $1,666.83 rather TERRY AUGSPURGER MAILING via Facebook Live) unscheduled part time employees DeBoer, Auditor and Hand County Memorial Hospi- than $1,580.29. 2 LETTERS 1.10 January 5, 2021 and to change board members for Upon return from a short break, tal Inc provided the commission with The meeting was adjourned MILLER REXALL DRUG SUP- Chairman Jim Jones brough library and weed & pest to per-diem Highway Superintendent was for- a copy of their annual statement. upon motion of Wernsmann/Jones PLIES 2.32 the meeting to order at 1 pm with if allowed by statute and administra- mally re-appointed to took his oaths Breitling summarized the contents and passed. The next regular meet------commissioners, Gib Rodgers, Greg tive rule. of offi ce. The appointments were of the report for the board and ulti- ing is February 2, 2021. (5:20 p.m.) 30.92 Palmer, Jim Eschenbaum and Luke The salaries and wage sched- made and approved upon motion of mately reported the hospital(s) are In accordance with SDCL 7-10- For: COUNTY NURSE******** Wernsmann present. ule for 2021 was explained by Wernsmann/Jones and passed. in better shape than expected con- 3, the Auditor’s account with the HAND CO MEMORIAL HOSPI- The fi rst order of business was the auditor and approved upon Veteran Service offi ce Offi cer sidering the unusual year that has Treasurer as of the close of business TAL INC. COUNTY HEALTH NURSE the annual election among the com- motion of Wernsmann/Jones, David Johnson joined the meeting occurred. on the last day of the preceding 2954.21 missioners to determine the chair- and passed. 2021 Wages enu- and upon motion of Eschenbaum/ Randy Peck, weed & pest month and year, the treasurer had ------man and vice-chairman. It was merated: (Department head listed Jones, he too was re-appointed. department requested permis- $9 38 of cash on hand, $8,804.76 2954.21 moved by Jones, seconded by Wer- fi rst) Commissioners: Gib Rodg- The motion passed. sion to purchase a new computer of checks in possession less than For: MENTAL HEALTH******* nsmann, after calling for nomina- ers, Luke Wernsmann, Jim Jones, Certifi cate of Election were for his offi ce. Peck is seeking an 3 days, $0 of checks in possession CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE tions three times, that Gib Rodgers Greg Palmer and Jim Eschen- handed out to Commissioners “all in one” device with a large more than 3 days, $0 of cash items, MONTHLY SUPPORT 180.00 be elected chairman by unanimous baum all $8,506.32 annually. Sher- Eschenbaum and Jones. Both com- screen to accommodate his map- and $300.00 of petty cash. The rec------ballot. The motion carried. iff : Shane Croeni-$52,834.32 annu- missioners were administered their ping software. The commissioners, onciled demand deposits were: 180.00 Chairman Rodgers called for ally. Hourly civilian staff : Full time: oaths of offi ce. upon motion of Jones/Wernsmann, $178,482.36 in the American Bank For: HWY RDS BRIDGES***** nominations for vice-chair. After Chelsea Price-$17.01, Part time: Certifi cates of election were also passed, to purchase an “HP” from & Trust and $18,289.01 in the Quoin BLUE TARP FINANCIAL, INC. three calls for nominations, it was Colleen Peterman-$14.88, PRN: prepared for Treasurer Sheri Koeck, Walmart costing $823. Financial Bank. The time deposits SUPPLIES 379.93 moved by Wernsmann, seconded by Sandra Selting-$14.24 and The- States Attorney Elton Anson, and The commissioners addressed were: $1,209,576.50 in the American CK WELDING & REPAIR LLC Jones to elect Greg Palmer as vice- resa Lichty-$14.24. Certifi ed Depu- Coroner Tiff any Hofer. These offi - the status of the county offi ces as Bank & Trust and $1,680,501.35 in SUPPLIES 15.71 chairman by unanimous ballot. The ties: Full time: Isaac Sauder-$20.19, cials were not present to take their it relates to Covid-19. The group the Quoin Financial Bank. The library FARM TECH INC SUPPLIES motion carried. Brandon Fisher-$20.94. Certifi ed oaths of offi ce. decided to postpone the discus- investments were: $14,887.62 in 162.80 Auditor DeBoer asked that a plat Deputies-PRN: Tala Sandness, Jim Highway Supt. Hargens spoke sion until after the two-week period the checking account, $12,400.00 in GREAT WESTERN TIRE of The Olson’s Outlot 1 be added to Keeter and Jon Dunlap-$20.21, to the board about the dike on Pearl after the January 1st gatherings. The certifi cates of deposit and $7,551.00 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1990.75 the consent agenda as it was inad- Joshua Zweber-$20.19. Highway: Creek. It was decided to send for- buildings will remain locked, subject in stocks. The total cash assets C & B OPERATIONS LLC TRAC- vertently removed during editing Jeff Hargens-$53,814.72 annu- mal invitations to Lorna Watkins to appointments. The board will dis- equaled $3,131,730.60 TOR LEASE 13625.00 of the agenda. Chairman Rodgers ally. Hourly full time: Chris Schae- and Jeff Parmely who are the owner cuss it again in February. Bills/claims/vouchers submitted TODD HANKS SAND 5100.00 approved the addition with the con- fers-$17.01, Daniel Fischer-$18.17, and tenant of the property on which Lastly, DeBoer reported that for payment: OAKLEY FARM & RANCH SUP- sent of the board. Robert LeGrand, Vonn Starks, the dike sits. The dike has been a miscommunication between For: BOARD OF COUNTY PLY SUPPLIES 61.51 Auditor DeBoer then reviewed Lance DeHaai, Jeff Phinney, repaired and the future of the dike he and deputy auditor Forman COMM TWIN VALLEY TIRE OF MILLER the other items on the consent Gary Neyens, Tony Moss, Dwight needs to addressed and decisions led to a misrepresentation of the HAND CO TITLE COMPANY, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2410.35 agenda. Upon motion of Werns- Aymar, Rick Oligmueller, Rod- made. amounts needed to balance over- INC. 2021 LIEN & PROPERTY ------mann & Palmer, passed, the consent ney Gortmaker, Jr., Calvin Nova- Hargens also spoke to the board run accounts. DeBoer provided REPORT 114.00 23746.05 agenda was approved and the fol- cek all $18.08. Hayden Peter- about purchasing used road graders the commissioners with actual NECOG 2021 ANNUAL DUES For: DEBT SERVICE******** lowing items along with it: Decem- man & Casey Gates-$16.05. PRN: from other local governments. If the amounts. The diff erence was 8037.60 CAPFIRST EQUIPMENT ber 1, 2020 minutes, claims for Alan Slunecka-$16.27 and Caleb run time hours are within manage- because the grant fund injections ------FINANCE LOADER PAYMENT PRIN payment, publication of the snow DeBoer-$14.24. States Attorney: able hours, and the cost was right, had not been accounted for on For- 8151.60 53248.39 removal policies for county and Elton Anson-$48,009.00 annually. Hargens said it should be consid- man’s estimates. After reconciling For: AUDITOR************* CAPFIRST EQUIPMENT secondary highways, prisoner care Hourly: Rebekah Koeck-$23.95. ered over buying new machines. all the accounts, the transfers were AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR FINANCE LOADER PAYMENT contracts for Beadle, Charles Mix Auditor: Doug DeBoer-$45,189.48 The commission addressed the amended as follows: BUSINES SUPPLIES 154.75 INTEREST 3351.61 and Faulk Counties, NECOG’s joint annually. Hourly: Carolyn For- rubble site and approved the pub- Court Appointed Attorney stayed DOUGLUS DEAN DE BOER DALE NEU GRAVEL ROYALTY cooperative agreement (member- man-$17.01. Treasurer: Sheri lication of the notice seeking peo- at $8,635.51 short. MAILING TOWNSHIP POSTCARDS 36855.92 ship), holidays for 2021, and setting Koeck-$45,189.48 annually. Hourly: ple who would be considered for the Abused and Neglected Children 18.33 ------of a budget supplemental hearing Kim Fanning-$17.01. Regis- rubble site manager. The decision was still $494.80 short. ------93455.92 for February 2. trar: Suzy Wernsmann-$45,189.48 was made upon motion of Jones/ The library did not need any 173.08 For: E-911*************** The consent agenda also annually. Hourly: Shaney Davis- Palmer, passed. The base wage funds to balance. For: GOV. BUILDING******* CITY OF HURON 911 SERVICES included the receipt of the min- $16.96. Assessor: Terry Augs- would be $16.00 per hour but allow- The LEPC also did not need any BOB’S DISPOSAL SERVICE 2646.15 utes from the library board for their purger-$42,256.20 annually. Hourly: ances for experience would be con- funds to balance. GARBAGE DISPOSAL 100.00 ------November 20 meeting and the Weed Pearl Klages-$17.01. Library: sidered. The Register of Deeds was short MID AMERICAN RESEARCH 2646.15 and Pest board from their December Mary Breitling-$19,549.32 annu- Sheriff Shane Croeni joined the $3,298.32 instead of $2,960.11 CHEMICAL CLEANING & BOILER Total Checks: 133334.16 st 1 meeting. ally, PRN: Ray Caff ee-$15.62, Deb meeting. Croeni was also elected in The highway department was SUPPLIES 1896.23 Published January 30, 2021 at the Other items approved included: Bushfi eld-$15.47, Connie Schro- November and took offi ce in Janu- only $669.85 short. ------approximate cost of $137.50. purging the following employ- eder, Hannah Caff ee and Deb ees from the payroll system (a for- Munger-$14.24. Board Members: mality): Bryton Black, Nick Laid- Mike Anglin, Mike Donlin, Andrea law, Wesley Bowsher, Zach Weber, Fiala, Gloria Keck and Marianne Mike Mareska, Bernie Huisman, Deb Peterka-$12 per meeting. Weed & Pest: Randy Peck-$37,656.84 annually. Hourly PRN: Alan Notice to Adkins-$15.00, Mike Manning and Regan DeBoer-$14.50. Board mem- Creditors of bers: Delmar VanZee, Rocky Oak- ley, Brett Stevens, Brady Lammers, Timothy F. Matt Rogers and Chris Johnsen all $50 per meeting plus mileage. Cus- Koeck todian: Will Page-$34,024.92 annu- ally, Hourly PRN: Terry Miller-$14.00. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA 4-H: Ann Price-$35,389.92 annu- Sale Report-- Friday, January 22, 2021 11 blk/red steers 613# $155.00 IN CIRCUIT COURT ally. Veteran Services: David WEIGH-UPS 33 blk/bwf heifers 666# $140.00 COUNTY OF HAND Johnson-$9,000 annually. Emer- 36 blk/bwf heifers 763# $128.85 THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT gency Management: Arlen Gort- Heiferettes Up to $86.00 Court File #: 29PRO21-000001 maker-$37,016.88 annually. Hourly High Yielding Cows $60.00-67.00 Matt Mikkelson 72 blk/bwf steers 813# $137.10 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE PRN: Nehemia Volquardsen and Cows $54.00-59.75 Brian Havlik 47 charx/blk steers 862# $133.10 OF TIMOTHY F. KOECK, Charles Fawcett-$16.27. 911 Coor- 43 charx/blk steers 733# $139.25 DECEASED dinator: Arlen Gortmaker-$200/ Low Yielding Cows $47.00-53.50 NOTICE TO CREDITORS month. Rubble Site: Hourly, Lame/Thin/Full Cows $20.00-46.00 54 charx/blk heifers 788# $130.25 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Unknown Manager-$16.00. PRN High Yielding Bulls $85.00-95.00 16 charx/blk heifers 626# $136.00 on January 12, 2021, Misti Penmet- Attendants: Jim Testerman-$15.18, LeRoy Ellis 42 blk/bwf steers 657# $153.75 cha, whose address is 16475 Hwy Lloyd Swartz and Ed Pfeifer-$14.00. Low Yielding Bulls $76.00-84.50 B, Clark, MO 65243, was appointed Coroner: Tiff any Hofer-$58/call plus 19 blk/bwf steers 596# $163.00 as Personal Representative of the mileage. Deputy Coroners: To be Jay Culver 77 blk/red/chx steers 786# $134.35 estate of Timothy F. Koeck. appointed. Sale Report-- Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Roger VonEye 33 blk/bwf steers 854# $134.90 Creditors of the decedent must The longevity schedule was fi le their claims within four months reviewed by not amended. CALVES 6 blk/bwf steers 720# $142.00 after the date of the fi rst publication The commissioners completed Spilde Ranch 144 black steers 754# $146.85 25 blk/bwf heifers 758# $131.00 of this Notice or their claims may be their “confl ict of interest” forms 45 black steers 638# $158.50 9 blk/bwf heifers 600# $157.00 barred. which will be posted on the county’s Claims may be fi led with the website. 76 black BV heifers 652# $149.10 Jay Langdeau 46 red/blk steers 558# $166.50 Personal Representative, or may The commissioner reviewed 23 black heifers 550# $154.50 44 red/blk steers 677# $147.00 be fi led with the Clerk, and a copy Resolution 2021-01 which was Rick/Lucas Palmer 77 blk/bwf steers 808# $142.25 John/Wyane Wingert 40 red/blk steers 612# $156.50 of the claim mailed to the Personal approved by motion of Palmer & Representative. Wernsmann and passed. [Two items 54 blk/bwf steers 690# $152.85 13 red/blk steers 478# $178.50 //ss// Misti Penmet- were struck from the resolution and 9 black steers 508# $172.00 DeJong Ranch 23 blk/red steers 570# $166.00 cha// will appear with strike-out across the 52 black heifers 697# $140.25 27 blk/bwf steers 487# $179.00 Misti Penmetcha text. These items will be placed on 16475 Hwy B the February agenda.] WHEREAS, 21 black heifers 590# $147.50 27 blk/bwf heifers 566# $146.00 Clark, MO 65243 the Governing Board of Com- Boe/Burkhard 83 blk/bwf steers 575# $164.00 8 black heifers 421# $155.00 Hand County Clerk of Courts missioner for Hand County does 79 blk/bwf steers 671# $155.00 Cody Pick 16 blk/bwf steers 656# $153.00 451 W 1st Ave. #11 hereby fi nd as follows: WHEREAS, Miller, SD 57362 in January of each year the commis- 17 blk/red steers 452# $187.00 14 blk/red steers 513# $176.00 Dakota Law Firm, Prof. L.L.C. sion sets out rules, policies, prac- 68 blk/bwf heifers 545# $151.50 Sheldon Tobin 15 black steers 501# $178.00 Clay A. Anderson, Attorney at tices and makes appointments for 87 blk/bwf heifers 630# $145.35 12 black heifers 543# $154.50 Law the coming, year, therefore; BE IT 103 W. 3rd St. / P.O. Box 65 RESOLVED that: The offi cial depos- 27 blk/bwf heifers 459# $153.00 5 black heifers 441# $174.00 Miller, SD 57362 itories are The American Bank and Huizenga/Parmely 79 blk/bwf steers 591# $166.00 Matt Sinkie 8 blk/red/chx heifers 546# $153.25 (605) 893-2001 Trust and Quoin Financial Bank. The 39 blk/red steers 474# $185.00 15 blk/red/chx heifers 645# $135.00 Published Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, offi cial newspaper shall be The Miller 2021, at the approximate cost of Press. The offi cial place for post- 50 blk/bwf heifers 562# $154.00 Dan Pollard 6 red steers 800# $132.00 $36.88. ing public notices shall be the com- 27 blk/bwf heifers 447# $166.00 2 red steers 575# $162.00 mission room windows. The offi - Kopriva Angus 98 black steers 650# $157.50 7 red/blk heifers 661# $135.00 cial place for public auctions of the Miller School county shall be the courthouse. The 20 black steers 509# $182.00 Trevor Easton 14 blk/red steers 428# $188.00 treasurer may collect partial pay- John Derksen 65 blk/bwf steers 986# $130.25 9 blk/red heifers 434# $157.00 Board ments on taxes. The coroner’s fees 65 blk/bwf steers 963# $130.25 Larry Steff es 15 blk/red steers 547# $161.00 are $58 per decedent, plus mileage holds study and required supplies. The indigent 69 blk/bwf steers 882# $132.10 18 blk/red steers 463# $187.00 funeral costs are limited to $2,500. Larry/Scott Dorwart 115 blk/red steers 862# $136.50 21 blk/red heifers 520# $146.00 (services for the decedent). The 33 blk/red steers 698# $143.75 6 blk/bwf heifers 422# $161.00 session indigent burial fees limit is $1,500. 50 blk/red heifers 775# $132.00 Fred Houzvicka 27 black heifers 583# $137.00 Minutes (opening & closing, casket & vault, Study Session storage, mileage). The speed limit 19 blk/red heifers 703# $135.85 8 black heifers 525# $141.00 A study session of the Board on county roads remains at 55 mph Garry/Todd Leiferman 60 blk/bwf steers 899# $136.50 Bill Soulek 5 black steers 589# $157.00 except trucks which are limited to 40 of Education, Miller School District 60 blk/bwf steers 907# $135.60 2 black heifers 487# $152.00 #29-4 was held on January 25, 2021 mph. The Sheriff ’s Offi ce and High- in the Elementary School Library. way Patrol be requested to enforce Jeff /Allen Fuegen 74 blk/bwf steers 714# $147.10 YEARLINGS Natalie Bertsch, President of the speed and weight limitations. The 68 blk/red steers 581# $161.00 Konechne/Heath 67 blk/red steers 860# $133.25 “spring load limit” at six (6) tons per Board, called the meeting to order 56 blk/red heifers 597# $147.00 70 blk/bwf steers 863# $132.50 at 6:14 p.m. Other members in axel. Licensed aerial spray applica- attendance were Vance Caff ee, Amy tors may apply for a permit to land 25 blk/bwf heifers 486# $161.00 Boe/Burkhard 4 blk/bwf heifers 906# $117.25 Howard and Jonathan Hurd. Others on hard surfaced roads. The fee for Greg Schaefers 77 black steers 739# $146.00 Jim Stebbins 9 blk/bwf steers 858# $131.50 aerial applicators at $50 per calen- in attendance on zoom were Connie 66 black steers 648# $157.00 ***UPCOMING SALES*** Schroeder and Tara Yost. Absent dar year. The previous snow removal was Rob Mullaney. Also in atten- and sanding policy for unorganized 11 black steers 493# $182.00 Friday, January 29th: 12 pm BREDS, Weigh-ups to follow dance was Dr. Charlene Crosswait, township roadways continue. The Charles/Scott Stahl 125 red/rwf steers 878# $133.00 Tuesday, February 2nd: 11 am FEEDERS previous snow removal and sand- Superintendent, Sara Gates, Busi- 69 blk/bwf steers 856# $133.00 Friday, February 5th: 12 pm WEIGH-UPS ONLY ness Manager, and John Page. ing policy for county roadways con- Discussion on building projects. tinue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Hass Ranch 77 blk/bwf steers 760# $137.50 Monday, February 8th: 1 pm BENDA SIMMENTAL BULL SALE The next regular school board that commissioner liaison posi- 66 black steers 877# $131.75 Tuesday, February 9th: 11 am FEEDERS {Great Western Bank: Cookies} meeting is scheduled for Monday, tions are: Jim Eschenbaum: Audi- February 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the tor, Coroner, Welfare, Zoning and elementary school library. Assessor. Luke Wernsmann: On KimballLivestockExchange.com Motion by Howard, second by Hand Economic Development, Rail O Hurd to adjourn at 9:06 p.m. All Authority, 4-H and Veteran Services. 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Submitted | The Miller Press | Jan. 30, 2021 DIRECTOR MEGAN HOPKINS along with her cast and crew show off their well earned award received for placing fi rst Jaimi M. Lammers | The Miller Press | January 30, 2021 at Regional One Act Play competition. They present their play Deputy Jan at the State One Act Play competition in ABBI BLAKE, MHS sophomore forward, went for the rebound last week in the varsity girls’ game versus Chamberlain. Rapid City on Feb. 4-5, 2021. She had six rebounds during the game. Blessed are the peacemakers Lady Rustlers make solid eff ort against Cubs John T. Page points as the buzzer sound- one more chance to attain U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds contemplate, attempt to un- weighed by his own behav- The Lady Rustlers faced ed. victory. A member of my staff derstand, persuade, debate, ior in the waning days of his off against the Chamberlain The second quarter An aggressive push by the showed me a Facebook negotiate and ultimately co- term. While I understand Cubs on Jan. 21, 2021, in the pushed the Cub’s lead further Lady Rustlers defi ned the squabble taking place within operate. many of my fellow South Da- Miller Armory. ahead despite the Lady Rus- fourth quarter. Three point- their family - a perfect micro- We’re all exhausted by the kotans won’t see it that way - The Cubs took fi rst pos- tlers efforts. Gates managed ers, fi eld goals, and free cosm of America. A bunch of emotional battle within us, that’s my opinion. session of the ball and made to run the length of the court throws launched the score to expletives that can’t be stat- between us and before us. I The question now is: a run for the basket. Defense and make a fi eld goal before 38-41 giving the Lady Rus- ed here hurled back and forth must admit that emotion has where do we go from here? by both teams put up a sol- the Cubs could catch her and tlers a solid shot at victory. between family members. gotten the best of me, too. Personally, I intend to con- id front as neither team man- Kolda made another three Unfortunately, as the quarter Social media has impaired I’ve even said some things in tinue in my defense of the aged a fi eld goal for a solid pointer bringing the score to continued on, the Cubs re- our inhibition to the point the heat of the moment that I Constitution, limited govern- two minutes. The Cubs fi nal- 16-24. As the clock read only ceived a slew of free throws that the most outrageous would’ve rephrased or with- ment and a strong nation- ly broke through and scored a minute left, the score rest- that increased their lead and thing we could think actu- held altogether. al defense. I intend to work the fi rst point of the game ed at 18-25 in favor of the wrenched victory from the ally makes its way onto our But at the end of the day, with the Democrat-controlled sparking the Lady Rustlers to opposition. Then the Cubs grasp of the Lady Rustlers de- phone or computer screens. the facts remain. Under no White House, Senate and action. Tyra Gates retaliated launched a last second attack spite the incredible amount We’ve been threatened, lit- circumstances did Vice Pres- House on ag policy, transpor- by pushing through the Cubs’ and made three consecutive of effort they put foward. erally, for our opinions and ident Pence or the Congress tation and defense, to name defense and tying up the fi eld goals ending the quarter Miller High School vs. Chamberlain game at two points. The Lady with a score of 31-18. January 21, 2021 beliefs. These conversations have unilateral constitution- a few, because those things Score: 43-53 - these fi ghts: would they al authority to “fl ip” the elec- shouldn’t be partisan in na- Rustlers attempted to use the Jaden Werdel started the Team: momentum to gain the lead third quarter strong with a FG 6/30 20%, 3PT 8/22 36.4%, FT 7/15 46.7%, AST 11, RB make our parents or grand- tion. The real irony here is ture. I know we’ll have our 37, Steals 6 parents proud? Would they the vast majority of President disagreements. Like many of but the Cubs doubled down three pointer that provided Off ense be the example we want dis- Trump’s supporters strongly you, I worry about our con- and kept the home team off some much needed momen- Morgan Kolda: 18, FG 5/14, 3FG 4/10, FT 4/4 tum. Ally Mullaney caught a Tyra Gates: 14, FG 5/19, 3FG 2/6, FT 2/3 played to our kids? Nope. support the Constitution; and stitutional rights such as the the paint as they continued Aleah Schlechter: 5, FG 2/4, FT 1/2 It’s time to reset. Resetting yet, many bought into the right to bear arms, religious to increase their lead. As the rebound and set up her team Jaden Werdel: 3, FG 1/3, 3FG 1/2 fi rst quarter neared its end, to score another three point- Macie Werdel: 2, FG 1/4 means understanding that al- idea of upending the Consti- freedoms and property rights. Ally Mullaney: 1, FT 1/4 though our differences may tution because we, myself in- I will fi ght to defend the Con- Gates made a three pointer er narrowing the Cubs’ lead Defense bringing the score to 5-8 and to eight points. The Lady Rebound: (Tyra Gates 8, Abbi Blake 6, Jaden Werdel 5, Macie be stark, we’re all Americans. cluded, didn’t like the results stitution and protect these Werdel 3, Morgan Kolda 3, Ally Mullaney 3, Aleah Schlech- We gain nothing trying to si- of the election. rights which so many of us with less then fi ve seconds Rustlers managed to boost ter 2) left Morgan Kolda launched a their defenses as the quarter Assists: (Tyra Gates 5, Jaden Werdel 4, Aleah Schlechter 1, lence or belittle others for President Trump’s lega- feel strongly about. Ally Mullaney 1) their sincerely-held beliefs. If cy should be that of tax cuts, As it pertains to election shot from halfway down the closed. With only the fourth Steals: (Macie Werdel 3, Tyra Gates 1, Jaden Werdel 2, Aleah we truly want to make prog- Supreme Court picks, deregu- security and integrity, I be- court scoring another three quarter remaining, they had Schlechter 1, Morgan Kolda 1) ress on the important issues lation, pro-life measures, na- lieve citizens need their faith before us, we must rid our- tional security and so many in the electoral process re- Miller Rustlers struggle against Chamberlain Cubs selves of the “us vs. them” other great policies that un- stored. There are states mentality. We must listen, fortunately I fear will be out- whose questionable actions John T. Page cast doubt on our elector- The Miller Rustlers Boys’ al process. Do we have evi- Varsity Basketball team dence of widespread voter played against the Chamber- fraud? 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