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JANUARY 17, 2013 VOL. 129, NO. 3
Tim Raabe named 2013 Outstanding Secondary Principal of the Year Lennox soldiers
prepare for
Lennox High School students and staff were
asked to gather in the LHS gymnasium on Fri- deployment
day morning to hear a special announcement.
Superintendent Robert Mayer announced that
Three Lennox High School
Tim Raabe was named the 2013 Outstanding
graduates attended a Yellow Rib-
Principal of the Year.
bon Ceremony in Spearfi sh, SD
None were more surprised by the announce-
Jan. 5-7. The Yellow Ribbon Cer-
ment than LHS Principal Raabe.
emony is a program that readies
“You don’t win an award like this unless you
soldiers and their families for an
have excellent people to work with and an excel-
upcoming deployment. Soldiers
lent student body,” Raabe said as he thanked the
will be deploying mid-spring.
students and staff.
Soldiers deploying are mem-
“I know it’s cliché(ish), but it really is an
bers of the 235th Military Police
honor just to be nominated,” said Raabe. “There
Company. Included among the
are so many great principals in our state, I
soldiers are: Specialist Derek
was shocked, but really excited to be chosen.”
Fischer, son of Wayne and Amy
His wife, Marlene, daughters, sons-in-laws,
Fischer; Specialist Korey Relph,
and grandchildren were on hand to offer their
son of Robin Matzke, and PFC
congratulations.
Alyshia Newell, daughter of Jon
“Education has been his life,” said Marlene.
and Casey Gesling and Scott
“It’s always been for the kids.”
Newell.
Indeed, Raabe has spent a majority of his life
The soldiers and their families
in education. This is his 41st year in education—
will be attending an Activation
all in the Lennox District.
Ceremony in Rapid City Feb. 2
“I actually student taught in the high school
and will leave for Texas on Feb. 3.
in the spring of 1972,” said Raabe. “I was then in
Worthing from 1972-1986. I taught high school
social studies and was assistant girls basketball Municipalities
coach from 1986-1995. I was activities director SD Secondary Principal of the Year Tim Raabe was congratulated by all of his family last Friday morning at a special assem-
from 1995-2000. While serving as AD, I became bly. Pictured (from left to right) are: The Heryln family—Hayden, Cameron, Heather, Peyton, Taryn, Creighton, and Gavyn; announce vacancies
the LE/LWC MS principal from 1996-2004. I Tim and his wife Marlene; and the Gerdes family—Tate, Cary, Trey, Aaron, and Tori.
Municipalities and the local
moved to high school
school board announced their
principal in 2004.”
notice of vacancies this week.
“His greatest joy is to see his kids
▼ In the City of Lennox, three
succeed after high school,” said his
wife. Lennox two-year term positions will be
Raabe confi rmed that. “Seeing stu- High School open, an alderman for each ward
dents walk across the stage at gradua- Principal Tim in the City. Now serving on those
tion. I’ve been around long enough to Raabe was seats are Tracy West, Ty Serr
have seen the students grow up from surprised and Darin Olson. In Worthing,
their elementary years to become suc- on Friday one Commissioner spot will be
cessful young adults. morning to be open to election. That position
“There’s also great satisfaction announced is for a three-year term and is
having someone who didn’t complete the 2013 currently held by Carrie McDan-
their high school education with the South Dakota nel. Two seats are opening up on
rest of the class, but had the determina- Secondary the Lennox School Board. Those
tion to work at it, earn their diploma. Principal of the seats are currently held by Merris
“Just seeing students being suc- Year. At left, he Miller and Nancy Nelson. Both
cessful at any endeavor is rewarding.” speaks to the are for three year terms.
Raabe admits that working with student body. Circulation of nominating
petitions for all of the above
students has certainly had its chal-
positions may begin on Friday,
lenges.
Jan. 25 and fi led in the respective
■ RAABE, page 3 business offi ces by Feb. 22.
Agri-Business Citizen of the year ■ Lions
says people make the difference
donate
BY AMY SMOLIK
tractor to
Marketing &
Communications
Manager
HorsePower
Auctioneer
Joel Westra gra-
ciously said he
H
is just one spoke orsePower, a lo-
in the wheel that cal organization
makes the Cham- that provides an
ber’s annual equestrian pro-
Sioux Empire gram/therapy
Farm Show suc- for individuals with physical,
cessful. For his emotional, and/or cognitive chal-
efforts, Westra lenges, will fi nd some of their
has been named work a little easier now—thanks
the Agri-Business to the donation of a tractor by
Citizen of the Zone 6 Lions Clubs from Len- This Allis Chalmers tractor is going to make work a lot easier at HorsePower. It was purchased through a joint
Year. He’ll be nox, Tea, Freeman, Canistota effort of the Zone 6 Lions Clubs that includes clubs in Lennox, Tea, Freeman, Canistota, and Viborg. Pictured
recognized at the and Viborg. above are: Lennox Lions Ron Beck, Larry DeVries, Joel Klusmann, Ken Salyer; HorsePower Maintenance
Joel Westra named the Agri-Business Citizen of the
Mayor’s Round- Year by the Chamber’s Agri-Business Division. The idea for the donation Manager Dale Hovaldt, Executive Director Kaia Kloster, Head Instructor Rachel Schafer, HorsePower Board of
Up & Sale of Photo by Nikki Gronli/SF Area Chamber of Commerce came about when Lennox High Director Kevin Sanchez; Tea Lions Roger Klinghagen and Joyce Klinghagen; and Freeman Lion Delmer Hofer.
Champions dur- School stu-
ing the 60th An- dent Ethan
Hometown: Lennox
nual Sioux Empire Farm Business: Westra Atkins Zimmerman Zone meeting of the really good cause,” said Marcia
Show in January. Land & Auction, LLC spent time Lions at Freeman. Hendrickson.
Since the mid-‘80s, Education: Lennox High volunteering Zone Chairman, The Lions then purchased four
Westra has volunteered as School, South Dakota State at HorsePow- While volunteering Donna Waltner new tires for the tractor, bringing
the head auctioneer for the University er as part of at HorsePower, Ethan suggested the fi ve the donation to approximately
Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale Family: wife Vickie; chil- an Interna- clubs in Zone 6 do $5,000. The Lennox Lions Club
Zimmerman saw the need
of Champions, a dinner and dren: Liz, transplant coordi- tional Lions a project together. has paid for the tractor and tires
auction that pays thousands nator at Avera McKennan, Club Camp for a tractor and brought it Among the sug- and will be reimbursed by the
of dollars in premiums to the and husband T.J. Yerdon, experience. to the attention of the gested projects was Lions from Canistota, Freeman,
top livestock market produc- civil engineer at HDR, and His job, said local Lions Club. providing a tractor Tea and Viborg.
ers from the Sioux Empire children Lily (5) and Leah Kaia Kloster, to HorsePower. The tractor has been stored at
Farm Show. He thinks he (2) of Sioux Falls; Joel the Executive Since the Zone Gordy’s Garage, now owned by
might have missed one due Andrew (Joey), farms and Director of meeting, members Doug VanderWerf, who has been
to travel or weather, but has works at Westra Atkins Land HorsePower, from all the clubs instrumental in preparing the
& Auction, and wife Lisa and
been a mainstay at this annual son Jake (1) of Chancellor; was to help have been looking tractor for use by HorsePower.
agricultural event. and Ben, works at Showplace pick up rocks. for a tractor, driving Kloster was very grateful
“Everybody’s job is im- Kitchens in Harrisburg, and Zimmerman to fi nd one for them. to many locations for the donation and said that it
portant — the clerks, the wife Nicole, a registered wondered right away why they “Some of our members drove to look at various tractors. They will make maintenance work at
ringmen, the people who nurse, of Canton. didn’t have a tractor to help with out to HorsePower to see the recently found one—a 1972 Allis HorsePower so much easier.
arrange for the buyers to Community & Agricultural the job. operation for themselves,” said Chalmers 170 with loader, cab, “As we have grown from a
bid,” Westra said of the an- Involvement: Sioux Empire “I live on an acreage with Lennox Lion Ken Sayler. “While and three-point hitch. The tractor, summer therapeutic riding pro-
nual sale. Farm Show volunteer since horses,” he said, “I know the need there, we met Kaia, who showed owned locally by Charles and gram to providing year-round
He’s humbled by being 1983, Advisory Board SDSU of a tractor.” us some of the horses, volunteers, Marcia Hendrickson, appraised at services, facility maintenance has
named the Agri-Business Foundation’s Opportunity Back in Lennox, Zimmerman patients, etc. We invited her to $6,750. Knowing the tractor was been one area that we have had
Citizen of the Year, but says Farm, South Dakota Auc- met with the local Lions about his speak at our next Lions Club being purchased by the Lions for to make some dramatic changes
he’s no different than anyone tioneer Association, active activities. He also talked about meeting.” HorsePower, the Hendricksons in,” confi rmed Kloster.
else. member Delaware Reformed the need for a tractor at Horse- On Oct. 4, 2012, nine Lennox sold it to them for $3,000.
■ WESTRA, page 7 Church. Power and challenged the Lions Lions Club members attended a “We knew it was going to a ■ LIONS, page 8
THE LENNOX INDEPENDENT | PAGE 2 | JANUARY 17, 2013 OPINION
And then there were four… Gun control or behavioral control?
I
was guilty, just like the and see how he performs in
Packers, of not believ- Atlanta—all that’s at stake is a
W
ing Colin Kaepernick trip to the Super Bowl. hen this writer be the fi rst in line to turn in our ing someone’s property which had to enter the Army to learn
could do what he did on Atlanta, I don’t mind them, was a young- old trusty shotgun. But as of was located far from what that. The point is, there didn’t
Saturday. but there is something about ster it seemed now, we think we will just let might be called police protec- seem to be either a gun problem
Kaepernick ran for 181 Seattle that had me pulling for that we old “Betsy” stand there in the tion. There was no 911 or even or a behavioral problem regard-
yards on the ground and threw them—mainly Russell Wilson. were not all that far removed closet . . . unloaded. telephones. Besides, a shotgun ing fi rearms as we were grow-
for 263 yards through the air. And although it looked like from what some people now And it seems that we have blast—in any direction—was ing up. Perhaps we lived in our
He had four an easy Falcon days might call a a lot of company in more effective and faster than a own little world, not viewing
touchdowns to- victory early, the frontier mentali- this regard. Some call for help. the greater society, but as a kid
tal as the 49ers Seahawks found a ty. In those earlier may call it para- Little wonder that when we we saw no good reason for not
rolled over the way to fi ght back times we don’t noia or distrust of came along in the earlier part possessing fi rearms.
Packers. and nearly get the recall hearing government or higher of the last century, we came to Most likely that is why, even
I’ll admit, win, but the Falcons anyone question authority. Others believe that nearly everyone today with our hunting days
I was slightly . stayed strong to get a man’s right to look upon gun own- we knew had a gun or two in behind us, we choose to keep
pulling for the one step closer to protect his family ers with suspicion, the house. In this part of the that old gun nearby and don’t
Packers, but the Super Bowl. and property any fi guring they must country in those days, there believe we should be required
while watch- So who will way he deemed certainly have some was no over-zealous newspaper to have our name on an offi cial
ing Kaepe- emerge from the necessary. ulterior motives in trumpeting gun control, but it registration list to do so.
rnick play AFC? Often used wanting to own a was just taken for granted that Perhaps the debate over gun
you couldn’t Peyton Manning was that phrase: A gun. Perhaps these most rural folks kept a gun in control will never go away,
Speaking of Sports
help but get just couldn’t get it man’s home is his may be reasons why their home. nor will the debate as to why
excited right ▼Anne Homan done for the Bron- castle. And those some people choose Seems we were part of that some people choose to use
along with this cos. I’ve always who did not believe that to be to have a gun but others, like much maligned gun culture. fi rearms to slaughter the in-
guy—unless of been a Manning fan true, in practice, often had a ourselves, just can’t fi nd a good As a youngster we thought we nocent and defenseless. If we
course you were a Packers’ fan, and wouldn’t have mind seeing rude awakening. reason for getting rid of some- should own a BB gun, even lived in that utopian world that
then I doubt you liked anything him in another Super Bowl, but In recent days the gun con- thing that always seemed to be if our mother was against the some believe is attainable by
about this guy. the Ravens had plans of their trol question has been heating part of our way of life. idea. By 14 we had acquired them and other great minds,
Kaepernick was drafted by own. An overtime playoff game up . . . again. This was to be We, and perhaps you, grew a .410 shotgun and imagined we’d be all for turning in our
the Chicago Cubs out of high is always exciting and maybe expected, for every time there up hearing stories of how im- we were a hunter. And like shotgun, but for now it’s going
school but chose to stay at the Ray Lewis has his team ready is a tragic event involving guns, portant a gun (or guns) were for many teeners, we just had to to stay right where it is, even if
University of Nevada where he to win it all? But wait, we are the quick and easy solution, those who settled this area. Not have a .22 rifl e to shot (at) we don’t plan on ever fi ring it
played football. forgetting one very important as seen by many, is to simply only did a gun often help put jackrabbits and gophers. again.
All the analysts thought he thing—the Patriots. outlaw guns. If this were the meat on the table, but it served But it never occurred to us Old habits and mindsets die
would be a late round draft Oh the Patriots, the solution to the behavioral prob- as a deterrent to those who that any of those guns were to hard.
pick, if any, or a Canadian “mighty” Patriots. If you can’t lems of our society, we would might have thoughts of invad- be used to shoot at people. We
Football League Player; but tell, I really don’t want to see
the 49ers watched his monster the Patriots in the Super Bowl
senior season and opted to draft again. They made quick work
him in the second round. of the Texans but I am hoping
Kaepernick impressed the Ravens can derail them a
against the Packers, but has had bit. We’ll just have to wait and
less than stellar moments this see!
season. So we’ll have to wait Man, I love football.
History of our Nation’s capital
I
visited Washington, from the poetic name for the
D.C. on a family vaca- United States that was in com-
tion in 2000, when I mon usage at the time: Colum-
was approximately bia. Frenchman Pierre L’Enfant
twelve years of age. From that planned the city with broad
time until this time much has avenues, generous areas for
changed for me landscap-
and within the ing, and
city. In 2000, I a large
was in a simple “grand
state of awe av-
at seeing, in enue” that
person, things would
like the Lincoln eventu-
Memorial, the ally be-
Washington come the
Monument, the National
John’s Journey
Capitol build- Mall.
ing, and of ▼John Pribnow Around
course the White Civil
House. I still War time
have a great appreciation for Virginia’s land donation to the
the monuments, memorials, and capital was absorbed back into
buildings that make our nation the state, over general neglect
great, but now my interests are and concerns regarding the
A New Year with
more toward the museums and future of slavery in D.C.
Weeldreyer resigned as Mayor ten years ago
culture of D.C. (Museums? I Slaves in the District of
am clearly getting old.) Columbia were freed nine exciting possibilities
For today, however, we go months before the Emancipa-
back well beyond my per- tion Proclamation and six years
sonal history with this city. The later African American male L BY NICK FOSHEIM
ooking Back in the 50 years ago On last Saturday afternoon
concept of a national capital residents had the right to vote in EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MINNEHAHA
fi les of The Lennox Having recently accepted Jan. 15, in the Lutheran Church & LINCOLN COUNTY ECONOMIC
not within any particular state municipal elections within the Independent in a call from Second Reformed in Sioux Falls occurred the DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONS
came to life due to the Penn- capital. Since that point there
sylvania Mutiny of 1783, when has been a large and vibrant January: Church, marriage of Miss Ethel White As we gear up for an-
10 years ago the Rev. to Joseph M. Monson. They
nearly 400 soldiers protested African American community other great year of
a labor dispute by laying siege in D.C. that has been through Dennis Weel- . John De- were attended by Mr. & Mrs. growth in Minnehaha
dreyer resigned his Jong was Clarence Ulberg.
to Congress, which was in historic highlights and lowlights and Lincoln Counties, it’s a good
position as Mayor of installed as The A.S. Farmer farm auc-
session in Philadelphia at the from the March on Washington idea to take a look at the reasons
Lennox. He will be pastor of tion held last Thursday drew
time. The governing body of in 1963 to the riots immediately we have to be confi dent about
serving as Lincoln the local one of the largest crowds ever
the state of Pennsylvania did following the assassination of our economic potential in 2013.
County Commis- congre- assembled at a sale in this area.
not aid members of Congress, Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. First and foremost, we have
sioner getting sworn gation It is estimated that almost 1500
which directly led to the idea Because of its unnatural partnerships. None of us, not a
in later this month. Monday people attended. The bidding
of a capital city being located beginning and political nature, Eight new EMT’s Looking Back evening. was lively and everything single community or county or
in no state, and with Congres- Washington, D.C. is a unique business, has to go it alone in
joined the Lennox Mrs. brought a good price. Sev-
sional control over the city. city. The sprawling feel here ▼Verlyn Schmidt the new year. Certainly, we all
Ambulance Squad. Marion eral milk cows sold for $75.00
The capital hopped to a number is directly attributed to an act need to be responsible and work
New members were: Lan- each, and the horses likewise
of different locations between from 1910 that prevents build- hard and plan for the future, but
Russ Nelson, Kyle Carter, grock was the big winner of brought a good fi gure. Net
1783 and 1800. During that ings from being taller than the we also have resources to assist
Jodi Mechels, Marissa Fiedler, a refrigerator-freezer after proceeds from the auction were
time Philadelphia wanted the width of the adjacent street, us. The Minnehaha and Lincoln
Dorothy Baxter, Jill Buckne- entering the “All American over $5000.
capital back so badly that it be- plus 20 feet. Another oddity County Economic Development
berg, Lance Jibben and Dan Brands Spectacular” contest at 99 years ago
gan constructing a Presidential is the lack of representation Associations are a good link to
Heeren. Courey’s store. We acknowledge the receipt
palace and expanded Congress for residents of the city. With other resources, and serve as a
25 years ago Five junior boys have been of a package of blue grass seed
Hall. Their efforts were for no voting representatives in bridge to our other economic de-
The fi rst editor of the busy campaigning for Student sent to us by Congressman Dil-
naught, however, as the national the government, the city has velopment partners at the Sioux
Lennox High School Pep-A- Council president at LHS. They lion. The junior member of the
government relocated, for the adopted the ironic motto of Falls Development Foundation
Graph Rev. Paul Mallory was are: Douglas Skie, Donald fi rm will sow the same on to
last time, from Philadelphia to “Taxation Without Representa- and the Governor’s Office of
pictured on the front page of Miller, James Beach, Bernard his lot in the southeast part of
Washington, D.C. on the four- tion,” words that adorn all cars Economic Development.
the Independent. It was in the Poppinga and Harold Timmer- Lennox and note its growth.
teenth of May, 1800. with D.C. license plates. We have confidence in the
fall of 1924, that it was decided man. C.C. Kuper has located his
By this point the 100 square That, dear readers, is the future because of past successes.
to start a school newspaper. 75 years ago land offi ce in the corner build-
miles of land along the Po- boring and abridged history When the economy looked the
The Rev. Mallory graduated The Steever and Son service ing where formerly the F.M.
tomac River that had been of your nation’s capital. Now darkest during the recent reces-
from LHS in 1925. Mallory’s station has installed a new Slagle and Co. had their lumber
donated by Maryland and that we have the basics down, sion, our counties continued
father was a longtime Lennox “Rapidaction” computing meter offi ce. Where Mr. Kuper had
Virginia were ready to host a from this point you will see to grow and thrive, with new
attorney and wrote the articles pump. It automatically com- his offi ce formerly located will
national government. The city the District experience through families moving in and new busi-
of incorporation when Len- putes the amount of money to be occupied by a restaurant and
itself was named after George my eyes. Next week’s lesson: nesses opening. That economic
nox became a city rather than be collected and the amount of confectionery store.
Washington, and the “District how to fi nd (relatively) cheap growth, while not setting
a town. gallons sold.
of Columbia” designation came housing. Continued on page 3
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THE LENNOX INDEPENDENT | PAGE 3 | JANUARY 17, 2013 NEWS & INFO
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Lincoln County Commission Chair Jason Melcher, seated, posed with the County Commission one last time
Continued from page 2 Tim Raabe named 2013 before Commissioner Michael Poppens took his oath of offi ce. Pictured in back: Commissioners Dennis
records during the recession Weeldreyer, Jim Schmidt, David Gillespie and Dale Long.
years, proved that we have the
business climate and the lifestyle Outstanding Secondary Special School
CLIP & SAVE
that provides a strong foundation
for community growth. Board meeting Coupon expires
Principal of the Year
Our communities can also be Jan. 24, 2013
confi dent because of committed called for Monday
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ors and other elected offi cials, ■ RAABE, from page 1 the staff, students, and parents,” Lennox School District 41-4 O
volunteer economic develop- “You just have to understand said Raabe. “I feel that the Len- Board of Education will hold a UP for $9.99 and receive a FREE
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experienced in our counties. I Mayer. “I have enjoyed work- importance of a high school ITEMS ON SALE
think this year is packed with ing with him, and fi nd him to be education.” Jan. 16th - 22nd, 2013
exciting possibilities and I look an excellent leader. He is most Raabe will offi cially be given
forward to working with you deserving of the award.” his award by the South Dakota
in seeing those possibilities be- “One doesn’t receive this Secondary Principal’s Associa-
come reality. award without great support from tion at a future date.
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THE LENNOX INDEPENDENT | PAGE 4 | JANUARY 17, 2013 PEOPLE
Lennox Second Quarter Honor Roll Center to be closed Monday, Jan. 21
M
idwest Liv- Another day in weather his-
Elementary
ing Magazine tory for South Dakota happened
had some cute on Jan. 22, 1943. Spearfi sh ex-
4th Grade Miss Neeman, Lennox 6th Grade Mr. McLouth Sean Kelley, Hunter Nordman,
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quotes entitled perienced a 49 degree warm-up
Perfect A —Jordan Christensen, Bran- A—Brock Anderson, Isabel Drew Plucker, Alex Ruud, Eliza-
“You know You’re A Midwest- in two minutes. A Chinook wind
don Fodness, Isaac Gundvaldson, Coady, Quincy Ihnen, Taylor beth Steever, Addison Stubbe
erner If” that cover a brought the
Jaime Hall, Ethan LaBore, Me- Kuper, Zachery Leisinger, Chevy 7th Grade Mrs. Raabe
Attendance gan Lefers, Lily Mechels, Carter Levene, Elizabeth Rezac, Britain B—Maxwell Bultena, Shawn lot of us. (1) People Chit Chat temperature
wearing shorts to the from 4° below
Nielson, Jonah Paulson, Ashley Smith, Shawna Therkildsen Florey, Jordyn Hovaldt, Grace ▼Helen Groen
grocery store in 10 zero to 45°
Peters, Kyle Rippentrop, Jay- B—Robert Boysen, Bailey Kidd, Parker King, Kip Ku-
deg. weather doesn’t above, a world
Lennox: lin Robinson, Ty Spieler, Levi Cramer, Jaetin DeCou, Braden per, Emma Mechels, Tiffany
surprise you! (2) record. Reports
Kindergarten: Evan Benning, Steever, Kaela Swenson, Savan- Dose, James Halverson, Mi- Plimpton, Dawson Smit, Lucas
You can tell a storm is coming say that windows cracked all
Joseph Boysen, Caleb Ellwein, nah Talatzko, Briana Zingler chaela Jaspring, Garrett Knock, Steever, Taylor Stroschein, Ka-
because you have this sudden over town.
Landon Flogstad, Mia Hanisch, B —Cole Benning, Mitchell Brooklynn Paulson, Mitchell rissa West, Charles Wittrock
urge to make soup. (3) You have Something that sounds like
Gavyn Herlyn, Kelsey John- Frieler, Jacob Krause, Layne Rust, Blayne Wallenstein, Ray- 8th Grade Mr. Kruse
4 seasons of clothes: Early sum- fun for you to do on Saturday,
son, Emma Krause, Savannah Lunstra, Kassaday Summers, mond Williams, Joseph Zacher A—Abby Abraham, Tessa
mer; hot, hot summer; fall into the 19th is to go to the But-
LaBore, Lillian Meyer, Griffi n Luke VanMeeteren, Meghan 6th Grade Mr. Sattler Friese, Hannah Hagena, Jennifer
winter; and I am freezing long terfl y House at Sertoma Park.
Musser, Andie Peters, Trippten Waggoner A—Zachary Baumert, Jenna Kruid, CarLee Mechels, Mason
johns. (4) You wear fl ip-fl ops The event is called “Beat The
Poppens, Kelsey Schmidt; 4th Grade Miss Poppe, Lennox Bruns, Emily Buse, Jayden Gay- Meyer, Rachel Odland, Abbie
to get the mail until the snow Blues”. There will be blues
First Grade: Olivia Denning, A—Peyton Eich, Kaylene le, Jared Graber, JD Kirchner, Strasser, Corissa Sweeter
covers your feet. (5) Your kids musicians and blue morpho but-
Talan Diercks, Trey Ford, Konnor Gayle, Mara Kaleb Lunstra, Jack Nordmann, B—Whitley Barr, Jessica
Halloween costumes are de- terfl ies.
Gerdes, Grant Graber, Shelby Hinker, Kylee Johnson- Boyles, Hunter Peters, Riley Peters, Na- Birgholtz, Megan Cramer, Kait-
signed to fi t over snow pants and Happy Birthday this week to
Hartman-Twamley, Dani Hi- Matthew Kruse, Logan Nelson, than Renz, Kendra Stien, Bree lin Gundvaldson, Cole Halouska,
winter coats. (6) You measure Luetta Weeldryer and Margreta
ghum, Carli Kuyper, Quentin La- Cade Noland, Tyler Plank, Kate- VanMeeteren, Logan VanRuler, Daniel Jaspring, Brendan Lang-
traveling distance by time, not Steever.
Bore, Paxton Dubbelde, Braxton lyn Plucker, Madelyn Rezac, Madison Wentz, Camden Wulf, behn, Maddie Lauters, Sarah
mileage. (That one applies to me
Musser, Madison Orr, Addison Ashlynn Rust, Logan Schwery, Isabel Young Logan, Ethan Olson, Toni Serr,
for sure!) I’m sure most of those
Oyen, Pierce Temme, Danica Mason Temme, Kayleigh Thill, B—Grant Edwards, Nicho- Amanda Timmerman, Olivia
cover all of us doesn’t it!
Van Ningen, Mitch VanMeeteren, Emma Wildeboer, Zachary Zirpel las Ihnen, Sydney Marquardt, Young, Kyle Zimmer
A reminder that the Center is
Sedrah Visscher, Noah Welch; B—Dawson Anderson, Jena- Dawsyn Moroz, Cheyanne 8th Grade Mr. Bryan
closed on Monday so get those
Second Grade: Claire Arens, ka DeCou, Lily Sterner, Brandon Paweltzki, Brock Schroeder, A—Maisey Bainbridge, Sa-
meals ordered today is you need
James Bondesen, Sawyer Bow- Sweeter, Brentan West, Austin Morgan Wipf mantha Haan, Dylan Hanisch,
to do that.
ers, Bre Crouch, Madeline DuCh- Wyant 6th Grade Mr. Bahnson Jordanna Kruse, Sydney Mech-
Next Tuesday, the 22nd,
ene, Cailey Highum, Caden Iken, 4th Grade Mrs. Wagers, Worthing A—Cooper Benning, Leslie els, Haley Mendel, Andrew
blood pressure screening begins
Josie Javers, Blake Lutz, Cohen A—Aidyn Baloun, Thomas Fillipi, Bailey Fodness, Zachary Paulson, Braedon Wallenstein
at 11:00. Wednesday mind aero-
Metcalf, Johnathon Pien, Austin Lane, Andrew Meyer, Madison Foss, Tyson Stoebner, Whitney B—Baylee Abraham, Amber
bics will be happening at noon,
Richter, Rian Smidt, Hannah Palmer, Grace Schroeder Weischedel, Delaney Wrange Decker, Zachary Dobson, Shelby
followed by Bingo at 1:00. This
Stagman, Carter Stroschein, B—Blake Gibney, Hanna B—Maxwell Arkema, Aricka Geiken, Devon Jongeling, Mat-
is also the Birthday Dinner day.
Hunter Wildeboer; Kirschenman, Morgan McDan- Niezwaag, Samara Nordmann, thew Klingbile, Leonard Meyer,
Of course the bowlers are on the
Third Grade: Kaylee Bos- nel, Brandon Otte, Gavin San- Miranda Rabine, Kami Spring, Juliee Scott, Timi Serr, Brock CCeelleebbrraattiinngg
schedule every Friday.
ma, Tyler Carlson, Nathan culi, Tori VanderWaerdt Hunter Stroud, Noah Talatzko, Stien, Katie Top, Samantha Van-
Corwin, Izaak Cramer, Jacob 5th Grade Ms. Howes, Lennox Titan VanderWaerdt, Clay Vin- Gelder, Laurie Waldner, Violet A reminder if you want to 5500 YYeeaarrss TTooggeetthheerr
see the foot doctor, they will be
DeJong, Gracie Dose, Tiffany A—Destiney Blackford, Han- son, Zachary Wipf Williamson
at the Center on Friday, the 18th
Haas, Autumn Hare, Madison nah Denning, Cooper Dixon, 7th Grade Mrs. Diede 8th Grade Mr. Fodness/ Please join us to celebrate
of February. You need to get
Johnson, Caleb Perry, Dalton Rianna Fillipi, Bailey Gillihan, A—Zachary Bultena, Rachel Miss Wollman the Golden Anniversary of
signed up ahead of time.
Plucker, Kade Schentzel, Halie Starr Hall, Isabel Ihnen, Mad- Jensen, Tatum Musser, Samuel A—Ethan Cinco, Brooke Duane & Beverly Plucker
Spears; eline Loewe Osborn Ehlers, Miranda Hall, Austin Saturday, January 19th, 2013
Death notice
Fourth Grade: Preston Brue, B—Portia Bird, Hattie Breck, B—Ethan Gilbert, Benjamin Odland, Brandon Rupp, Taylor Open House 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jordan Christensen, Jenaka De- Korben Buum, Madisyn Grim, Goeman, Joseph Meyer, Eliza- Smidt, Courtney Weeldreyer, Janet Buseman, 65, died sud- Live Band starts 9:00 pm
Cou, Peyton Eich, Mara Hinker, Dustin Hopf, Tori Kuper, Mason beth Reiss, Emma Roths, Jessica Matthew Wolf, Alison Ziegler, denly Sunday, Jan. 13, 2012 at Lennox Legion Post #174
Matthew Kruse, Lily Mechels, Miller, Eli Olson, Kaleb Smit, Schneiderman, Jessica Symens, Alyssa Zirpel her Viborg home. Services will Lennox, SD

Kaela Swenson, Emma Wilde- Cassidy Wright Joshua VanHouten, Rachel Van- B—Logan Barr, Catherine begin at1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.
Hosted with love by their
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children & grandchildren
Fifth Grade: Portia Bird, Des- A —Gracie Bowers, William 7th Grade Mr. McVey Gesling, Riley Gillihan, Erika Church, Hurley. Visitation will
Having their family home
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and the presence of friends
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THE LENNOX INDEPENDENT | PAGE 5 | JANUARY 17, 2013 PEOPLE
Area students Chancellor Fire
named to SDSU’s Department
Dean’s List Small Game Hunt
BROOKINGS, SD - The fol-
to be held this
lowing students from the area
have been named to the dean’s
Saturday
list for academic excellence
during the Fall 2012 semester at
South Dakota State University.
B
To earn dean’s list distinctions in IRTHDAYS:
SDSU’s eight colleges,students January 16: Luetta
must have completed a minimum Weeldreyer, Tessa
of 12 credits and must have Friese; January 18:
earned at least a 3.5 grade point Duane Smit, Samantha Men-
average on a 4.0 scale. Students ning; January 20: Kay Plucker;
Uptagrafft earns with an asterisk received a per- Timmerman named January 21: Glenn Plucker,
fect 4.0 grade point average. Noah
nursing degree College of Arts & Science— Sportscaster of Hack-
Michael Mazourek, Lennox ett,
SD; Jared Vlastuin, Lennox SD; Unruh, Buus unite in marriage Taylor
from SDSU
Jacey Wittrock*, Lennox SD; the Year for 2012 Dub-
Taylor Ernster, Tea SD; Andrew blede;
Amber Uptagrafft was a grad- .
Jorgensen*, Tea SD; Summer Ashley Unruh of Marion, SD Charles and Elaine Buus of The National Sportscasters Janu-
uate at the SDSU nursing and
Mette*, Tea SD; Kayla Peter- and Tucker Buus of Lennox, Lennox, SD & Sportswriters Association has ary 23:
pharmacy pinning and hooding
son, Tea SD; Rachel Gibbons*, SD were married on Saturday, Lauren Unruh, the bride’s announced Tea native and Len- Derek
ceremony on Dec. 7, 2012.
Worthing SD; August 25, 2012 at Salem Men- sister, was the maid of honor. nox High School graduate Lee Chris-
Uptagrafft graduated Sigma
College of Agricultural & nonite Church in rural Freeman, Bridesmaids were Erica Graber, Timmerman is the North Dakota tensen,
Theta Tau with a bachelor of
Biological Sciences— Kirby SD. Kelsey Ortman, and Amanda Sportcaster of the Year for 2012. Me- Chancellor News
science degree in nursing. She
will be starting work at Rapid Javers, Kirby, Lennox SD; Kylie Pastor John Armstrong of Buus. Timmerman was selected by lissa ▼Amy Abbas
Bartels, Tea SD; Turner County First Presbyterian Andrew Haan was the best a vote of his peers and this is the Men-
City Regional Hospital on the
College of Education & Hu- Church of Davis offi ciated. The man. Colton Buus, Shelby Buus, fourth time he has received this ning
oncology fl oor.
man Sciences— Paige Bolte*, reception was held at Sterling and Adam Unruh were grooms- honor (2012, 2000, 1997, 1990). CITY NEWS
Amber is a 2008 graduate
Lennox SD; Alaina Meyer*, Hall on the Freeman Academy men. The North Dakota Broadcasters Everyone is welcome to join
of Lennox High School and
Lennox SD; Christy Carlson, Campus. Flower girls were Sydney Association has also picked him the TOPS meetings on Tues-
the daughter of Craig and Val
Beresford SD; Stephanie Far- The bride is the daughter and Ella Anderson, cousins of as N.D. Sportscaster of the Year day nights. This is held at the
Uptagrafft of Sioux Falls.
well, Tea SD; Brady Ihnen, Tea of James and Sharla Unruh of the bride. four times (2011, 2009, 2004, Chancellor Reformed church at
SD; Marion, SD The couple is farming in rural 2001). 7 pm. If you have any questions
Local student College of Engineering— Jar- The groom is the son of Marion, SD. Lee’s top accolade occurred in please contact Rhonda Ross.
ed Fodness*, Lennox SD; Chase 2004 when his four-part series on The post offi ce will be
named to St. Cloud Plucker, Lennox SD; Caleb De- Sinning to speak about Peace Corp the possibility of adding a third closed January 21st in honor of
Groot, Tea SD; Tanner Herr, Tea class of high school basketball Martin Luther King day.
State dean’s list
SD; Eric Stearns, Worthing SD; experience Jan. 27 at Second Reformed won the NSSA Powerade Award The café has new winter
College of Nursing— Morgan for national broadcast story of hours and will be closed on
St. Cloud State University Heirigs, Tea SD; Katie Schultze, Allison Sinning recently re- are invited to attend. the year. Gary Smith of Sports Monday’s.
has announced the names of Tea SD; turned to Lennox after a two- There will be time for ques- Illustrated won the national print The 5th Annual Chancellor
1,432 students whose academic College of Pharmacy—Lau- year engagement with the Peace tions and answers. Refreshments story of the year in 2004. Fire Department Small Game
achievement placed them on the ren Dartois*, Lennox SD; Brit- Corps in Sierra Leone Africa. will follow. Lee is also an eight-time re- Hunt will be held on Saturday,
fall semester dean’s list. To be tanie Venard*, Tea SD On Sunday, January 27 at 2:30, Allison is the daughter of cipient of the Eric Severid Award January 19th. It will be 2 person
eligible for the honor, students teams and $20.00 per team.
Allison will be sharing her ex- Steve and Patty Sinning and from the Northwest Broadcast
must have a grade point average Check in behind the bar at
periences at Second Reformed granddaughter of Ida Fossum News Association for play-by-
of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Town ‘n Country 4:30. All furs are donated to the
Church at the corner of Highway and Hank Sinning. play and sports reporting.
Among them is Whitney Roe, Chancellor Fire Department.
44 and Elm Street in Lennox. All Timmerman is the Sports Di-
College of Liberal Arts, Sociol- to meet Feb. 9 rector at KFYR-TV in Bismarck. Pay out to the 1st and 2nd place
ogy, from Tea. teams. All hunters must comply
His NSSA Sportscaster of the
with the SDGF&P rules.
The Town ‘n Country CFEL Year award will be presented
LIBRARY THINKING OF YOU
news met on Jan. 3 at Marilyn Thomas by Dan Patrick, the National
Congratulations to Clint
home with six members and one Sportscaster of the Year, during
(Goob) and Amber Hostetler on
Reminder: Lennox Commu- guest present. the 2013 NSSA Awards weekend
the birth of a baby boy. Milan
nity Library Monthly Book Club The newsletter was reviewed. June 8-10 in Salisbury, North
Tipp was born on Friday. Also
will meet this Saturday, January Feb. lesson will be given on ge- Carolina. Peter King of Sports
congrats to grandparents Darol
19th in the library meeting room nealogy on Jan. 28 at the local Illustrated is the National Sport-
and Fred Hostetler.
@ 9:30am. The book for discus- Museum at 7 p.m. Verlyss will writer of the Year, plus Dick
We have several people
sion is: The Kitchen House by: present the information. Vitale and Mitch Albom will be
who have been fi ghting the fl u.
Kathleen Grissom. The 2013 lessons and meeting inducted into the NSSA Hall of
We want to wish everyone
Available to our patrons: SD places were planned. Members Fame.
well.
Titles to Go. Any questions stop went over some of the yearly Lee is the son of Janet and
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
in or give us a call. (647-2203 reports. Margaret Charlton told Darrell Timmerman of Tea.
Be thankful for the little
ext: 4034) everyone about a relative of hers Worthing Cub Scouts tour Independent office things in life.
Story time: Friday, January who is a new dermatologist in
25th @ 10:00am in the library Sioux Falls.
meeting room. You must be Dana Haan gave the lesson on The Worthing Cub Scout Bear Den Pack 309 recently toured The Lennox
registered to attend. Stop in dur- Chiropractic Health. Independent offi ce. They are pictured above listening as Sports Editor Anne
ing regular library hours or call The Feb. 9 meeting will be Homan shows them how she puts her stories together. Pack members include
(647-2203 ext: 4034). Our story at Gloria Rops’ home at 10 a.m. Max Bambas, Jaren Hartmann, and Dason Wilson. Pack leaders are Amy
time is for children ages 3-6. Gloria Rops Reporter/Historian Bambas and Carla Wilson.
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Above: Matthew Mazourek getting a near fall here against this Garreston werestler. Mazourek won the match.
Above: Cole Halouska getting back points on this Beresford wrestler during the Quad held at Lennox on
Jan. 10, 2013. LHS wrestlers host Quad
The Lennox High School Squires in 3:58; 120—Ben Goe- by Josh Capersen; 195—Chris
wrestling team hosted a Quad- man was pinned by Domenick Stokke pinned Chris Andrews in
rangular featuring Alcester-Hud- Wilson in 57 seconds; 126— 1:26; 220—Derek Wiebers won
son, Beresford, and Garretson on Matthew Mazourek won by by forfeit; 285—Metevier was
Thursday, Jan. 10. forfeit; 132—Austin Odland pinned in 2:37 by Tristan Luher
Lennox was victorious over pinned Cash Hemmingson in Lennox (9) vs. Garretson (60)
Alcester-Hudson 60-18; but they 38 seconds; 138—Josh Friese 106—Halouska lost by deci-
fell to Beresford 16-65 and to was pinned in 37 seconds by sion, 4-2; 13—Weischedel lost
Garretson 9-60. Colin Walth; 145—Brock Stien by decision 12-8 to John Houg;
The following are the com- won by forfeit; 152—Hunter 120—Mazourek won by deci-
plete results from the event. Kjose won by forfeit; 160—Josh sion, 7-3 over Brady Schleuter;
Lennox (60) vs. Goeman won by forfeit; 170— 126—Thomas Howe won by
Alcester-Hudson (18) Thomas Fischer won by forfeit; forfeit; 132—Odland was pinned
106—Cole Halouska pinned 182—Zach Ford won by forfeit; in 3:49 by Colby Pierret; 138—
Connor Song in 5:20; 113—Wes- 195—Chris Stokke won by for- Friese was pinned in 2:00 by
ley Weischedel pinned Cameron feit; 220—Both schools open; Tyler Willems; 145—Stien was
285—Sam Metevier was pinned pinned in 1:11 by Josh Powell;
in 5:43 by Trent Rus; 152—J. Goeman won by for-
Above: Wesley Weischedel going for the pin against this Alcester-Hudson Lennox (16) vs. Beresford (65) feit; 152—Both schools were
wrestler. Weischedel did win by a pin. At right: Chris Stokke pinning 106—Halouska won by ma- open; 160—Ben won by forfeit;
the Beresford wrestler at 195 pounds. jor decision, 8-0 over Kolton 170—Tony Weiland won by
Kribell; 113—Jared Lyle won by forfeit; 182—Ford was pinned
forfeit; 120—Matthew Mazou- in 33 seconds by Dylan Rouzer;
rek was pinned by Justin Harcke 195—Stokke was pinned in 5:08
in 3:35; 126—Brad Bogue won by Blake Severson; 220—Both
by forfeit; 132—Odlan lost by schools open; 285—Metevier
technical fall, 17-1 to Josh Man- was pinned in 1:50 by Tristen
ning; 138—Stien was pinned Wagner.
in 2:52 by Caleb Peterson; The LHS wrestling team was
145—Trent Lyle won by forfeit; scheduled to travel to Parker
152—J. Goeman pinned Riley on Tuesday, Jan. 15 to compete
Johnson in 1:23; 160—Tyler against Parker and Kingbury
Johnson won by forfeit; 170—Eli County. They will travel to West
Orr won by forfeit; 182—Zach Central on Saturday, Jan. 19.
Above: Josh Goeman going for the pin against this Beresford wrestler
Ford was pinned in 49 seconds
and wins by a pin.
Photos by Julie Mazourerk
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Lennox City Council in discussion with School board to hear scoreboard proposal Monday
lawyers about old football field property The Lennox School District a 3% increase per student in state in the district. The teachers who
Board of Education met Mon- aid. We don’t know about the participate get full salary and
day, Jan. 14th Board members federal changes because of the benefi ts, but pay their own tuition
were honored for School Board fi scal cliff deal. Things will be in which is at a 2/3 discount.
Lennox City Council began be done with the project by No- take up the matter with the own- Recognition week with goodies, a state of fl ux for awhile.” One of the most important
their meeting on Monday night vember, 2013. er of the street. cards and a heartfelt thank from Mayer mentioned the school features of the PDC is the focus
with an executive session. At Discussion then moved to Finance Buildings Chairman Superintendent Dr. Robert May- calendar, asking if Board mem- on graduate degrees as an im-
approximately 7:15 the meeting snow removal. West said that he has met with er on behalf of the staff. He said, bers have received any parent petus for professional growth.
was open to the public. Councilman Ty Serr said af- the Library board and explained “There’s no glory… no money, input. Hearing none, Mayer said All PDC teachers and mentors
Following approval of the ter the last snow, the sidewalk the budget to them. and always someone to tell you he would present the calendar to are enrolled in advanced degree
agenda, minutes, claims and on the east corner of Main and “They are a very good group how to do it; but we appreciate the Board in February. programs at USD during their
payroll report, Finance Offi cer 1st did not get shoveled for of people to work with,” said what you do and the attitude you The scoreboard project is PDC year.
David Schonhardt gave his re- three days. Last year the council West. bring to the job.” ready to be presented. Mayer Mayer said, “This is a positive
port. had discussed requiring busi- West explained the City’s Also announced was the asked the Board to call a special move for our staff. Thank you.”
He reminded the council that nesses to have sidewalks cleared goal of reducing the mill levy honor bestowed on Tim Raabe, meeting next Monday at 6 p.m. in Also discussed was the teach-
they need to get moving on the on Main St. by noon after the and why they cut an additional Lennox High School Principal the High School Library for the er induction/mentoring program.
pool lift to make the City pool snowfall. The council instructed 30,000 out of the 2013 budget. chosen as South Dakota’s Out- purpose of presenting the score- The biggest question in the pro-
ADA compliant. The estimate Schonhardt to put together a West also reported that they standing Secondary Principal. board proposal. Mayer suggested gram is compensation.
for the lift was between $5,000 new ordinance by Jan. 28th that will be seeking an historical Mayer said he was presented an the time and location to allow Poppenga said, “It’s a great
and $6,000. Last year the City would address this issue. building grant for the museum. award in front of teachers and the activities director Rich Luther to concept, but we need to see what
was given a one year reprieve Councilman Tracy West also West also added that the student body last Friday. Mayer be present. Mayer said, “Things kind of money we are talking
on the requirement. asked that updates of the ordi- council doing good at sticking added, “It was well deserved and have worked out, we’ve gotten before approval.”
Councilman Mike Gregg nances be put in the council- to the budget. a very nice honor.” some good sponsors.” The board determined it
said, “ I say we just move for- men’s books. The council discussed the Several Board members also Worthing Elementary Prin- would be given attention when
ward on it.” Stack and Mergen then up- need for repair by the drop box congratulated Raabe. cipal Kym Johnston gave an details on compensation was
Mayor Orville Wiebers asked dated the council on the prog- at the front of City Hall. Financial reports were ap- update to the board on the Ad- negotiated.
Schonhardt to check to see if the ress of the Safe Routes for Park and Rec Chairman proved as presented. vancEd Accreditation procedure. The resignation of Scott Mey-
City was still required to put the School project. Wiebers told the council that the Under the superintendent’s re- Accreditation is a set of rigorous er - High School Social Studies
lift in this year. The fi rst phase plans have Park and Rec advisory board port Mayer updated the board on protocols and research-based Teacher was approved with an
Under old business the coun- been submitted to DOT and it would like to advertise for sum- district security. Citing the recent processes for evaluating the en- assessment of a $1000 early
cil approved an amendment to is expected the work will begin mer position earlier this year. school shooting in Newtown, CT tire school district. Johnston said resignation fee.
the Stockwell Engineers agree- this summer. The council approved. Mayer said it was a good time to the fi nal step coming up in March The audit report was ac-
ment for professional services “This particular project is They also approved allowing review. He said they are work- will be the external review visit. cepted.
regarding the 4th Ave. project. totally out of our hands; they the high school baseball team to ing with local law enforcement Prior to this visit though, John- The School Board election
Public Works Director Greg [DOT] do the bidding, award- use ball diamond and for boost- offi cials. ston has been gathering all of was set for April 9th, 2013.
Stack explained that the amend- ing of the bids, etc.” said Stack. er club to use concessions stand. Under the legislative update the data that the visiting review Locations would be the middle
ment was for additional engi- Stack and Mergen met with Ambulance Chairman Darin Mayer said that there is a bill team will sift through in the six school in Lennox, Worthing
neering services as the original the Safe Routes committee Olson reported that the ambu- being introduced to say teach- weeks prior. Civic Center in Worthing and the
agreement only planned for about the second phase that lance committee had looked at ers can carry guns. Mayer said Johnston said, “We are trying Chancellor elementary building
one block of sewer replacement would include additional side- a lot of ambulances and were the bill didn’t make any sense, to embrace the process and glean in Chancellor. Mayer said, “It is
when it should have been two. walks. Once plans are in place, making the fi nal determination referred to it as “insanity.” from it, what we are doing well our thought that it will be the last
The agreement was approved they will apply for additional of what they wanted. “Soldiers and police offi cers and what we can improve on.” time we hold voting in Chancel-
Mitch Mergen, Stockwell funding for phase 2. “They are excited about it,” are trained in that,” Mayer said, Participation in the PDC (Pro- lor. Board members whose terms
Engineer, said that they were Mike Gregg notifi ed the he said. “It would be a huge risk... it fessional Development Center) are up include Merris Miller and
in the middle of the design on council that Lewis & Clark Wa- Stack reminded Olson that doesn’t make any sense the way Program was approved by board Nancy Nelson.
that project, and were hoping to ter System had given the City the fi nal decisions on the am- it appears.” members after Mayer presented Worthing’s safe route to
have plans to Stack in February. notifi cation that they could buy bulance computers need to be Board member Sandy Pop- the guidelines that will be used schools grant was approved.
Stack said that Stockwell has more water capacity. Council made for the technology grant. penga agreed, saying “I can’t for selection. Mayer said he The board recognized the
been working with the design concurred they did not need ad- The City has 90 days to com- believe the public would support introduced the concept to teach- baseball team as a club sport.
since October. He expects to be ditional water capacity. plete the project. All work needs anything like that.” ers on Jan. 2 and had positive Two open enrollments approved.
ready to go to bid the third or The council then discussed to be done by Apr. 3. In other legislative news, feedback. This is the program The Board then went into ex-
fourth week of February. fees for City labor if it was need- The council then returned to Mayer said, “We are not going that allows teachers in the dis- ecutive session for the purpose to
The next item on the agenda ed to repair damage caused by executive session to discuss the to see what we saw last year. We trict to attend the University of discuss advice from legal council
was the School District land a resident. The council agreed salary resolution. are not going to see that reform South Dakota for a continuing and discussion of personnel.
(the old football fi eld). to a charge of $60 per hour. A The next meeting of the from the governor. He says he is degree while mentoring a PDC
“We’ve had dialogue with resolution to refl ect the new fees council will be Jan. 28. listening to the voters. We expect teacher that has taken their spot
our attorney and he is explor- will be prepared for the council
ing more options for us,” said to look at during the Jan. 28th
Agri-Business Citizen of the year says people make the difference
Mayor Wiebers. “That’s all we meeting.
can say at this time.” The council approved a sti-
There was no further com- pend of $40 per month for a cell
■ WESTRA, from page 1 10,000 feeder pigs and 6,500 to Both of Westra’s sons, Joel South Dakota.
ment or discussion about the phone for the Public Works Di-
9,000 feeder and slaughter cattle Andrew and Ben, also help with “The support is tremendous,”
property. rector.
“We all work hard to support being auctioned weekly in its hey- the business, with his wife Vickie he said. “It’s a great thing to live
The next item of discussion They also discussed the pos-
our families. Everyone in this day. Westra remembers buyers and clerking the sales. He enjoys work- in the Midwest.”
was Railroad Ave. The council sibility of using interns in the
community is so caring and so sellers from across the Midwest: ing with his family and providing Westra also farms in his spare
had earlier discussed vacating water/sewer departments. While
compassionate. The friendships Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, an opportunity for his sons to time, raising corn, soybeans and
the street so that laundromat all the council agreed it would
I’ve formed from the Farm Show, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas learn the business. Westra said his he owns some stock cows. At age
owner Rob Huber could add be a good idea, they did not
the business community and the and Colorado. background in broadcast journal- 86, Westra’s father is still farming
concrete to the south side of his budget for it for this year.
farming community around here Following the closing of the ism, agriculture and “gift of gab” as is his son, Joel Andrew.
building. Under Committee Reports:
… thank you is not enough to say Stockyards, Westra, his oldest son, have all contributed to his career. In the last fi ve months, Westra
Councilman Ty Serr said • Police Fire Health: Police
because the people are so good.” Joel Andrew, and an old friend, He estimates he’s sold over 5,000 said he’s realized how delicate life
that Gene Kuper had sent him Chief Orv Jorgenson reported
A native of Lennox, Westra Pete Atkins, decided to go into the auctions in his 32-year career. really is. “If you’ve got your health,
an email that said vacating that that during the snowfall, 38 cars
graduated from South Dakota auctioneering business together Westra and Atkins are set to you’ve got everything,” he said.
street would limit access to his were on the street; his depart-
State University with a degree in and formed Westra Atkins Land team up again at the 2013 Sale of The Westras’ daughter, Liz, has
property. Serr went on to say ment wrote eight tickets and
broadcast journalism. He moved & Auction, LLC. Westra and At- Champions auction, where Westra been at the Mayo Clinic in Roch-
that the laundromat owner of- towed eight cars.
to New Ulm, Minn., hometown of kins had served on the Chamber’s will also be recognized. In his years ester, Minn., since late July 2012
fered to buy the building, but He also reported that he
his wife, Vickie, to work at radio Agri-Business Council together. at the Sioux Empire Farm Show, after a heart surgery followed by
the asking price was an “astro- has been working closely with
station KNUJ and later WNAX in The two went to high school and Westra has been impressed with a bad reaction to medication she
nomical amount.” school regarding safety issues.
Yankton. college together, though Westra is the overwhelming support of the received as a result of the surgery.
Because the landowners • Street/Water Chairman
In 1980, he decided to go to quick to point out Atkins is a few business community in paying pre- It’s been a roller coaster last few
could not come to a consensus Mike Gregg reported that work
auctioneering school in Mason years younger. Most of their work miums to Farm Show livestock pro- months, but Westra was hopeful
plans to vacate the street were was continuing on the water
City, Iowa, a one-week education is done in southeast South Dakota ducers. In 2012, more than $58,000 that his daughter would be able to
tabled. meter project with 159 meters
that started a lifetime of auctioneer- and northwest Iowa, but as Westra was paid out to 22 market livestock come home by early January — “it
Discussion on the trees was installed in December, bring-
ing. In 1983, the Westras relocated said, “if someone has something to producers. Westra remembers his would be the best gift we could
also tabled in the absence of ing the total completed to 490.
to the Sioux Falls area, moving to sell and there’s somewhere we need fi rst Sale of Champions auctions hope for,” he said.
Glenn Nelson. There are 890 total meters in
an acreage just north of Beresford to go, we go.” where the top market steer premium “Whatever we have is a blessing
No action was taken on the the City. As soon as the meters
in Lincoln County. Westra went His favorite part of being an would get a few hundred dollars; and our responsibility is to share
Fylling house either, as Tim are in, they go online and that
to work for the Sioux Falls Stock- auctioneer is the people. He likes today, the Grand Champion Market it with others,” he said. “This life
Odland was not present to dis- homeowner no longer has to
yards, where he was an auctioneer that he gets to work with both buy- Steer can command $5,000-$7,000, is very short. We need to enjoy it,
cuss what had been done on the read his meter. Gregg estimates
and radio and television market ers and sellers and that his job is to particularly if the producer is from work hard and count our blessings.”
property. that if the weather cooperates
reporter for 26 years until it closed connect them.
“I will contact Tim tomorrow they could complete the water
in 2009. “Most of the time, we’re helping
and see where we are at,” said meter project by April.
When it was open, the Sioux people sell a major lifetime invest- Lennox After-Prom
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Under new business, Reso- grant money may be available
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moved to executive session. that he has received complaints years, Westra said, with 5,000 to honest and hardworking.”
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FRONT ROW
9
An up-close guide to area entertainment
&
OUT
Delicious and different — the Khorasan Kabob House
ABOUT
BY KELLI BULTENA of lassi. Lassi is a popular and
Check this out… traditional yogurt-based drink
R
eady to try some- which originates in the Punjab
thing new for regions of India and Pakistan.
✔ PICKLEBALL FOR ADULTS— dinner? I am not It is made by blending yogurt
Event Dates: Tuesday and Thursday morning, known to be to ad- with water and Indian spices.
January-May, 10 a.m. to noon venturous when I go out to eat, Th e blended drink I tried had a
Location: Kenny Anderson Community Center, 3701 E.
but a few weeks ago, I met my sweet taste. I had the plain Lassi
Third St., Sioux Falls
friend for lunch at the Khorasan but was told the mango lassi
Admission: Free
Kabob House. If you are like was also delicious. Th e baklava
About: Who says being fi t isn’t fun? We welcome you
Tuesday and Thursday mornings to join in a friendly me, you’ve driven by this place was fl aky goodness on a plate.
game of pickleball. This racket sport is easy and enjoy- on 41st Street a hundred times, I mean with pecans and honey,
able for both beginners and more experienced players. thinking it looks more like a there is really nothing that
So don’t get yourself in a pickle- get yourself in a pick- convenience store front than a could go wrong.
leball game! For adults ages 18 and up. No registration restaurant — but don’t let that After my great dining
necessary. Call 367-8222 for more information. deter you from stopping for experience here, I am vowing
some real Afghan, vegetarian, to try some more new things
✔GREATER SIOUX FALLS OUTDOOR SHOW— or Indian food. this year — for some reason,
Event Dates: Friday, January 18, 2-8:30 p.m. The Kabob House is a small whether it’s habit or comfort
Location: W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Bldg., Sioux Falls restaurant with only about eight Kabob combo from the Khorasan Kabob House. — I fi nd myself often going to
Admission: $5 for age 12 and up tables. Yet the ambiance is places I’ve been so many times
About: Annual Outdoor Show with displays and booths nice, with music lightly play- beans. It was delicious. decide if it was the texture or before. I can tell I might be
related to outdoor sports including hunting, fi shing, boat-
ing, a fi replace glowing against I opted to try the kabob the taste. But the chicken kabob missing out on some delectable
ing and water sports and camping. Boats, RVs, camp-
the back wall and some beauti- combo plate—one skewer of I loved, spicy but not too hot. new fl avors! If you have any
ers, ATVs, watercraft, lawn and acreage equipment,
ful afghan rugs displayed for chicken, one of lamb marinated The afghan rice and salad were suggestions, send me an email:
motorcycles and many related booths and seminars. All
sports and hunting related service clubs are invited to sale. We started off our meal in various spices, served with also very good. [email protected].
share current hunting and fi shing regulations, tips and with the Dahl Karri with Roti, a salad and rice. This was the To fi nish off the experience, Th e Khorasan Kabob House
programs. Call 366-6186 for more information. very tasty fl atbread served with fi rst time I had eaten lamb, we ended on a sweet note with is located at 2412 West 41st
pureed spiced yellow mung and I didn’t care for it. I can’t a slice of baklava and a glass Street, Sioux Falls.
✔
WINTER CONCERT SERIES—
Event Dates: Friday, January 18, noon-1 p.m.
Location: Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. Sixth St./
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tion by Weeldreyer and seconded
Inside the Capitol LINCOLN COUNTY by Poppens. All Commissioners CITY OF LENNOX
voted “Aye”.
Motion by Long and seconded
by Schmidt to approve a donation of
Lincoln County Board of $350.00 to the Heartland House for NOTICE OF VACANCY
Governor discusses funding for Blood Run State Park Commissioners a fundraiser to be held on February MUNICIPALITY OF LENNOX
21, 2013.
January 3, 2013
The following payroll claims
were approved: Longevity: Auditor, The following offi ces will become
BY HERMAN OTTEN Dakota and Iowa. homeless Veterans suffer from The Lincoln County Board of $850.00; FICA, $ 52.70; Medicare vacant due to the expiration of the
Commissioners met at 8:30 A.M. on $12.33; SDRS $ 51.00; Treasurer, $ present term of offi ce of the elected
DISTRICT 6 REPRESENTATIVE The State of the Judiciary alcohol, drug or mental issues? January 3, 2013 with members Jim 1700.00; FICA, $105.40; Medicare, offi cer:
Address by Chief Justice Dave In Ag & Natural Resource Schmidt, Dale Long, Jason Melcher, $ 24.66; SDRS, $102.00; Equaliza-
As of Friday, January 11, the Gilbertson was the highlight of Committee, we heard about the Dleespninei sp Wreeseenldt.r e y eTrh ea nmd eDeatinvigd wGails- tcioanre, $$575.908.0. 0S; DFRICSA ,$ 3$334.0.100; ; RMOedDi-, AAllddeerrmmaann,, WWaarrdd III,, ttwwoo--yyeeaarr tteerrmm
fi rst week of the 88th legislative Wednesday. I would say that Pine Beetle infestation and the called to order with the Pledge of $1000.00, FICA, S62.00; Medicare Alderman, Ward III, two-year term
session was concluded. Gov- the common thread between control measures that are being Allegiance to the Flag. The Auditor $14.50; SDRS $60.00; Sheriff,
was Clerk of the Board. $700.00; FICA $43.40; Medicare, Circulation of nominating petitions
ernor Dennis Daugaard started Governor Daugaard and Chief used to combat the insects. I A motion by Gillespie and sec- $10.15; Highway $2000.00, FICA may begin on Friday, January 25,
the session out on Tuesday by Justice Gilbertson’s speeches know those of us on the East onded by Long that the agenda be ap- $124.00; Medicare $ 29.00; SDRS 2013, and petitions may be fi led in
presenting the State of the State would be criminal justice. The side of the State don’t always proved as presented. Motion carried. $120.00. Part time Payroll: General the offi ce of the fi nance offi cer located
A motion by Weeldreyer and sec- Fund: Commissioners $6,178.57 at 107 South Main Street, Lennox,
Address. The Governor covered Public Safety Improvement Act pay a lot attention to this issue onded by Schmidt that the minutes FICA Match $306.63, Medicare South Dakota, between the hours
a wide range of issues that in- (SB 70) addresses the increas- since the problem is not in our of December 27, 2012 be approved. $71.71 Group Health $1,509.33; of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. central
cluded: the need to keep a struc- ing prison population and high “backyard” but it is a serious M o ti oOna cthasrr ieodf .offi ce were taken by A$7u2d.i0to7r; $M1e,d1i6c2a.r4e8 ;$,1 F6I.8C6A, MSDatRcSh,, dstaayn odfa Frde btimruea rny,o 2t 0la1te3r. than the 22nd
turally balance budget to avoid reoffending rates. Additional and dangerous situation. The Michael Poppens, County Commis- $69.75; Treasurer $1,444.44, FICA David Schonhardt
the financial problems caused drug and alcohol courts are be- potential loss of life, property, sioner, David L. Gillespie, County Match, $89.56, Medicare $20.94, Finance Offi cer
Commissioner, Thomas R. Wollman, SDRS, $86.67; Sheriff, $8,668.13 Published twice at the approxi-
by over spending, the pine beetle ing proposed to help keep non- and electrical infrastructure due States Attorney, and Debra A. Turner, FICA $537.43, Medicare $125.68; mate cost of $14.63.
infestation, his workforce initia- violent offenders out of prison to fi re is frightening. We also County Treasurer. Planning & Zoning $3,765.05; FICA
tive and economic development. and to treat the underlying issues. heard from Powertech about Motion by Weeldreyer and sec- Match, $219.64; Medicare Match
onded by Long to nominate David $51.38, SDRS, $82.13; Communica- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
He also touched on funding for This has worked well in 31 other the in situ uranium leach mine Gillespie to serve as Chairman for tion, $664.64, FICA $41.21, Medi-
the Mickelson Trail, Custer State states. The increasing number they want to operate in Fall 2013. Motion carried. care $9.64, SDRS, $39.88; Weeds. Notice is hereby given that the
Park and the proposed Blood of inmates is astounding and the River County. These types of Motion by Schmidt and seconded $50.00, FICA Match $3.10, Medicare Lennox City Council will hold a public
by Poppens to nominate Dale Long $0.72; WIC Fund, $491.73; FICA hearing on January 28, 2013, regard-
Run State Park. Blood Run is fi nancial impact is estimated to mines are not excavated. They to serve as Vice-Chairman for 2013. $30.49; Medicare, $7.13; 24/7 So- ing the removal of members of the
a historical site located near be 224 million dollars over the construct wells and pump highly Motion carried. briety Fund, $2,261.71, FICA Match, Planning Commission for cause.
Motion by Long and seconded $140.23; Medicare Match $32.79. A copy of the proposed cause
Harrisburg along the Big Sioux next ten years. oxygenated water down into the by Weeldreyer to appoint Montaque Transfer Station, $98.43, FICA $6.10; is available for public review at the
River (this is located in our Dis- Did you know that 36% of sandstone to bring the uranium Derousseau to serve on the Planning Medicare $ 1.43; Airport, $224.00; Lennox City Hall in the offi ce of the
trict). The Blood Run historical those that are homeless are Vet- to the surface. and Zoning Board District 1 for a term FICA Match $13.89; Medicare $ 3.25. Finance Offi cer during regular busi-
of four years. Motion carried. The Board adjourned until 8:30 ness hours.
site encompasses land in South erans (national) and 76% of the Motion by Schmidt and seconded A.M. on January 8, 2013. The City Council public hearing
by Long to authorize and direct the Lincoln County Board of Com- will be held at the following time, date,
Appropriation committee time consuming but crucial County Auditor to publish “Notice of missioners and location:
Hearing” for the intent to lease coun- David Gillespie, Chairman
ty-owned property, Site P located at Attest: Paula Feucht, Auditor 7:00 p.m.
the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport Published once at the approxi- January 28, 2013
to Legacy Aviation LLC. Said Hearing mate cost of $67.39. Lennox City Hall (107 South Main)
BY JIM BOLIN the key” philosophy in regards agencies present their budget
to be held on January 22, 2013 at
DISTRICT 16 REPRESENTATIVE to those who have legal prob- requests that have been evaluated 9:00 a.m. Motion carried. The purpose of this hearing is to
lems related to drug and alcohol by the governor and his staff be- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED review cause for removal of certain
that pursuant to SDCL 28-14-17 the LENNOX SCHOOL members of the Planning Commis-
The 2013 South Dakota legis- dependency. This has resulted in fore bringing them to appropria- application for waiver of poor relief sion to interested persons, to answer
lative session began on Tuesday, a huge increase in the number of tions. It can be a tedious and time lien for Med Case 104 (Lincoln Coun- questions regarding this item and to
Jan. 8th with the election of of- those incarcerated in our prisons. consuming, and it means that you ty poor lien #4641) in the amount NOTICE OF AUDIT hear public comment on this item.
of $11,293.43 is hereby approved. The City Council invites all interested
fi cers and the “State of the State” For example, thirty years ago we forfeit many opportunities to be Motion by Schmidt and seconded OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF persons to attend and offer their com-
address by Governor Dennis had only 30 women confi ned in extensively involved with other by Long. Commissioners Schmidt, LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41-4 ments. Those interested persons not
Daugaard. Rep. Brian Gosch of our penitentiary. Today that num- policy issues, but it is rewarding Long, Weeldreyer and Gillespie voted able to attend are invited and encour-
“Aye”. Commissioner Poppens voted Notice is hereby given that the aged to send written comments, prior
Rapid City was elected as the ber exceeds 300 and a separate and crucial to the process. The “Nay”. Motion carried. Lennox School District No. 41-4, to the hearing, to the Lennox Finance
speaker or presiding offi cer for facility had been constructed in old slogan, “Follow the money”, Motion by Weeldreyer and second- Lincoln County, South Dakota, has Officer, PO Box 228, Lennox, SD
the next two years and Rep. Dean Pierre to house these inmates, is very accurate in regards to ead m boyn tShc hlamptidotp tost iappepnrdo vfoer aa $p4e0r.io0d0 bCeeertnifi aeudd Piteudb libcy A Qccuoaumn taanndts B feorrg tlhine, 570I3n9 c.ompliance with the Americans
Wink, of rural Meade County, the vast majorities who have this committee and how the state of two years for Commissioner Pop- fi scal year ended June 30, 2012. A with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you
was elected as the Speaker Pro run afoul of the law because of formulates its fi nances. pens. Motion carried with Poppens detailed report thereon is available need special assistance to participate
Tem, the individual who is es- chemical dependency issues. The Other policy questions will a b s tCaionuinngty f rvoemh itchlee mvoilteea.ge logs for fbours pinuebslsic h ionusrpse, catti othne, bduusriinnegs ns oorfmfi cael iFni ntahnisc eh eOafrfii ncegr, patle (a6s0e5 )c o6n4t7a-c2t2 t8h6e.
sentially the speaker in waiting governor, after a year long study confront us over the next two the month of December 2012 were of the School District, and also avail- Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing
for the 2015 – 2016 sessions. of the issue, is recommending a months. One will be the potential presented. able at the Department of Legislative or speech-disabled may utilize Relay
Motion by Long and seconded Audit in Pierre, South Dakota or on South Dakota at [phone]
Governor Daugaard addressed shift in policy, one that would expansion of Medicaid, a joint by Schmidt that pursuant to SDCL the Department of Legislative Audit (TTY/Voice). Notifi cation 48 hours
the legislature after the elec- move away from confinement state and federal program which 7-30-14 Lincoln County hereby en- website at http://www.state.sd.us/leg- prior to the hearing will enable the
tion of officers and set forth for non-violent offenders, to one impacts medical payments for tbeertsw ieneton aL rinecnotalnl aCgoreuenmtye natn bdy Eamndil islatTivheea fuodlliot/wRienpgo fir tnsd/rienpgo arntsd_ arellc.hotmm-. Cmietyn tsto t om eankseu rree aascocneassbilbei liatyr rtaon tgheis-
his agenda for the coming year. of treatment and supervision for those below a particular income Klepel for the month of January 2013 mendation provide a brief description hearing.
His main point of emphasis was both men and women who have level. Another is the possibility of in the amount of $55.00 for the rental of material weaknesses in internal David Schonhardt
that we in South Dakota must these issues. You will hear more allowing certain school employ- oafs t athxe d Seoeudt phr oHpaelfr t(yS l1e/g2a) lolyf dLeost c4r iabnedd coothnetrr oml, altetegrasl tnhoant caorem pdeliascnrcibee da nind FPiunbalnischee Od ffio cnecre at the approxi-
continue to be good stewards of about this proposal in the future ees to be armed in our schools, all of Lot 5 and the North Half (N1/2) more detail in the audit report. mate cost of $16.58.
the resources and heritage with as the necessary legal changes are in the wake of the horrible events of Lot 8 in Block 43 of Hills Addition to Finding: There is a significant
the City of Canton. Motion by Pop- defi ciency and material weakness
which we have been blessed. debated in our legislature. which recently took place in Con- pens and seconded by Weeldreyer resulting from a lack of segregation of CITY OF WORTHING
In addition to an emphasis on My committee assignment necticut. More on these issues to amend the motion to establish a duties for the revenues, expenditures,
stewardship, the governor’s main continues to be Appropriations. in future articles. Thank you for tJwaon uyaerayr 1ti,m 2e0l1in5e rweqithu irain dge saudflfii nceie onft andR peacyoromllm fuenncdtiaontiso.n : We recom-
specific proposal was a major That means my main involve- entrusting me with the responsi- funds be deposited into a savings mend that the Board of Directors be Notice of Public Hearing
change in how to deal with non- ment on a day to day basis is bility to represent you in Pierre account maintained by Emil Klepel cognizant of this iack of segregation Rezoning
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of Special Meeting for January 29, (1-10, 17) following property:
WORTHING PLANNING COMMISSION 2013 to be held at 3413 Gateway Blvd
in the Johnson Control building for a 300 east 3rd Lincoln county parcel
UNAPPROVED MINUTES demonstration of an HVAC system. NOTICE OF VACANCY ON ID number 230.30.00.004 outlots to
REGULAR SESSION Motion and second were rescinded. SCHOOL BOARD Worthing. site of the old Saint Ed-
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 RESOLUTION: BE IT RE- LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT wards Catholic Church.
SOLVED that the Lincoln County
Board of Commissioners designate #41-4 The owners are requesting the
CALL TO ORDER and appoint the following for 2013: above parcel be rezoned from R-1
The Planning Commissioners of Legal Newspapers - The Sioux Val- The following school board posi- Residential to GB General Business
the City of Worthing met in regular ley News, The Lennox Independent, tions will become vacant due to the The public hearing will be held
session on Monday, December sev- The Tea Weekly and The Beresford expiration of the present terms of at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Monday
enteenth (17th), 2012 at 6:12 p.m. in Republic. Motion by Schmidt and offi ce of the following school board January 28th, at Worthing City Hall.
Worthing City Hall. seconded by Weeldreyer. All Com- members: The Planning Commission invites all
Chairperson Scott DeWitt pre- missioners voted “Aye”. interested persons to attend and offer
sided. The following commission- RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED Merris Miller 3 year term their comments. Those interested
ers were present: Tabatha Lemke, that the Lincoln County Board of Nancy Nelson 3 year term persons not able to attend are invited
Denise Hanson, Shawn Grengs and Commissioners designate and ap- and encouraged to send written com-
Brad Miles. Also in attendance were point the following for 2013 as offi cial Circulation of nominating petitions ments, prior to the hearing, to the
Zoning Administrator Jason Schro- Depositories for the County Funds may begin on January 25, 2013 and Worthing Planning Commission, PO
eder and City Administrator Jeffery - Farmers State Bank at Canton, petitions may be fi led in the offi ce of Box 277, Worthing, SD 57077. Ma-
Tanner. Reliabank Bank at Tea, First Bank & the business manager located at the terials for the proposed zone change
(Note: Herein after all attendees Trust at Canton, First National Bank Administration Building at 305 West is available to the public for review or
South Dakota State Senators receive the Oath of Offi ce, Jan. 8, 2013 in will be referred to by last name and at Sioux Falls, First National Bank at 5th Ave in Lennox between the hours comment prior to the public hearing at
Pierre. fi rst initial if necessary for distinction.) Harrisburg, Frontier Bank at Sioux of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., central the Worthing City Hall during normal
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Falls, Great Western Bank at Sioux daylight savings time not later than business hours.
Senator prime sponsor of DecMemilebse rm soetvioennetede ntoth a(1p7ptrho)v, e2 0th12e FMainllsn,- WHoemste B Faendke arat lS Bioaunxk Fata Cllsa,n Ptoren-, 5th:e0 02 2pn.md d.,a oyr omf aFielebdr ubayr yr, e2g0is1t3e,r eadt withIn D coismapbliilaitniecse wAcitht (thAeD AAm),e rifi cyaonus
agenda. Lemke seconded the mo- mier Bank at Hudson, SD Fit at Sioux mail not later than the 22nd day of need special assistance to partici-
tion. All votes ‘aye’, motion carried. Falls, US Bank at Sioux Falls, Valley February, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. pate in this hearing, please contact
Constitutional Carry Bill OPEN PUBLIC SPEAKING Exchange Bank at Lennox and Wells Angela Arlt the Worthing Finance Clerk at (605)
No open public speaking pre- Fargo Bank at Beresford. Security Business Manager 372-4113. Anyone who is deaf, hard-
sented. Savings Bank at Canton. Motion by Published twice at the approxi- of-hearing or speech-disabled may
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S Long and seconded by Schmidt .All mate cost of $17.55. utilize Relay South Dakota at (800)
BY ERNIE OTTEN I’ve met just shouldn’t have been REPNOotRhTing to report C o RmEmSiOssLiUonTeIOrsN v:o BteEd I“TA RyeE”S.OLVED 84787 h-1o1u1r3s (pTrTioYr/ Vtoo icthee). h Neaotriifin cga twioinll
DISTRICT 6 SENATOR there. Hopefully, we can provide OLD BUSINESS that the Lincoln County Board of enable the City to make reasonable
alternatives for them. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioners designate and ap- EAST DAKOTA COOP arrangements to ensure accessibility
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you as you took your oath. I was fends herself with a handgun in NESS, section WORTHING ZONING be as follows for the year 2013: NOTICE OF VACANCY
deeply honored to have my wife her purse or her car, but who does MAP. Grengs seconded the motion. Community Health Nursing Advisory COOPERATIVE CITY OF WORTHING
All votes ‘aye’, motion carried. Board shall be David Gillespie; South-
stand beside me. In the gallery, not have a pistol permit, faces 1 NEW BUSINESS eastern Council of Governments, Notice is hereby given that the The following offi ces will become
one of my sons and his family, year in jail and a $2000 fi ne. HB DRIVING TOUR OF WORTHING Executive Board – Jim Schmidt, East Dakota Educational Coopera- vacant due to the expiration of the
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to Pierre to see my swearing in. without a permit and provides and was postponed. Weeldreyer, Dale Long, and Michael Parkston; South Dakota, for the year Commissioner, three-year term
Governor Daugaard then gave safety for South Dakota families. WDiOscRuTssHioINnG w ZasO NheINldG o Mn AthPe zon- PAoslpepseenns; , ESmteevreg eWncilylia Mmasn aangde mPeanutl erenpdoertd t hJeurneeo n3 i0s, a2v0ai1la2b. leA fodre ptauiblelidc Circulation of nominating petitions
the State of the State Address It matches the clear intent of the ing map and the following are chang- Communication Systems Member inspection, during normal business may begin on Friday, January 25,
after the swearing in of both Second Amendment and has es that were noted: (1) the drainage shall be Dennis Weeldreyer and for hours, at the business offi ce of the 2013, and petitions may be fi led in the
the Senate and the House. He already gained great grassroots arerperae soenn teJdo einl sthtere wetr oinsg caurrerae n–t liyt Eshmaell rbgee nJcimy MSachnmagidetm, Cenotm Smeisrvsiiocne Cthoeo Dpeerpaatrivtme,e natn do f aLlseog isalvaativilaeb Aleu daitt FWinoartnhcine gO, fSfi coeu,t hlo cDaatekdo tian, Cbietytw Heaelnl,
again stressed the uncertainty support across the state. should be one lot to the North, (2) the Member and Harold Timmerman, in Pierre, South Dakota or on the De- the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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state budget - which has already Alaska, Arizona & Wyoming. is not a street, thus the street name Southeastern Mental Health Board sIs: SCHOEN FISH & CO., INC., Kay Heiberger
sparked talk of a special Spring From the time of America’s sshhoouulldd bbee mreamdoev feodr ;g (o4v)e ar ndmeseingtn partoiopn- oMf icDhiraeeclt oPrso pspheanll sb;e DMaelne taLlo nIlgln aensds CPAP’uSb lished twice at the approxi- MPuubnliicsihpeadl Ftiwnaicnec ea tO tfhfi ec ear pproxi-
Session. founding, Vermont has never erty, to include City Hall; (5) Prairie Board Liaisons shall be Jim Schmidt, mate cost of $15.80. mate cost of $13.46.
Legislation restricted the right to carry and Street should be renamed to Louise Dale Long, Michael Poppens, David (1-10, 17)
Avenue; and (5) Louise Avenue to Gillespie and Dennis Weeldreyer;
I am a co-sponsor of SB 70, it has long been among the states Cedar Street is general business not Lincoln County Development mem-
the bi-partisan Public Safety Re- with the lowest crime rate – gen- light industrial. ber shall be Michael Poppens, and
form bill which seeks to reduce erally VT comes in even lower ALeDmJOkeU RmNoMtioEnNeTd to adjourn at DLiaaleis Loonn gO affsic Aelrte rsnhaatell; Cbeo uDrtheonunsies Keep up with local news and events
prison time for non-violent of- than SD. 7:14 p.m. Grengs seconded the Weeldreyer and Jim Schmidt; Waste
fenders by offering other alterna- Alaska, Arizona and Wyo- motion. All votes ‘aye’, meeting Management Board shall be Dennis
tives. I will work carefully to be ming have all adopted Constitu- adjoSucrontet dD.eWit, Chairperson Wsheaelll dbreey Dera; leJ DLCo nJgu vaenndil eS cBhooaordl/ Subscribe today to
sure public safety is not at risk. I tional Carry in the last decade, Jason Schroeder, Zoning Ad- Police Liaison Offi cer shall be David
spent ten years in prison ministry and have all seen either a drop ministrato Gillespie; Inter-Lakes Community The Lennox Independent
The next regular session Com- Action, Inc shall be Jim Schmidt and
going cell-to-cell, and we have in crime or have maintained the mission meeting is January four- Michael Poppens – Alternate; Plan-
prisons for a reason! But some same level, unchanged. teenth (14th), 2012. ning and Zoning Board – Jim Schmidt 647-2284
and Alternate Michael Poppens. Mo-