The Lennox Independent, Nov. 1, 2012

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Election 2012 After months of political campaigning, voters will have the final word on Tuesday, Nov. 6 as they step into the polling booths. General Election polls will open up at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. as voters select the next President of the United States and decide who will represent them in state and local offices. A sample ballot of the election in Lincoln County is printed on page 11 of this newspaper. Voters are reminded to bring a photo ID with them when they cast their ballot. Voters in Lennox will vote at the Lennox Legion Community Building at 123 S. Main St., Lennox. Perry Township voters will also cast their ballot here. Voters in Worthing and Lynn Township will vote at the Worthing Civic Center at 121 S. Main, Worthing. Voters in Chancellor and Germantown Township will vote in Chancellor City Hall. City of Tea voters and Delapre Township will vote at the Tea City Hall, 600 E. 1st St., Tea.

Locally, voters in Lennox and Tea and Delapre and Perry Townships will select a new District 4 County Commissioner, with two candidates vying for the position— Marlyn Jacobson, Democrat (D) and Michael Poppens, Republican (R); and a State District 6 Senator and two Representatives. State Legislative District 6 was newly formed this year and includes the communities of Lennox, Tea and Harrisburg. The position of Senator is being sought by Richard Schriever (D), and Ernie Otten Jr. (R). The Representative positions will be filled by two of the following four candidates: Michael Christopher Jauron (D), Joseph Weis (D), Herman Otten (R), or Isaac Latterell (R). Worthing will be casting their votes for a District 2 County Commissioner. Andrew Larsgaard (D), and incumbent David Gillespie (R) are vying for that position. On the State Legislative side, they will be selecting District 16 representatives. Michael O’Connor (D) and Dan Lederman(R) are vy-

Virg Musch retires from LCEDA Closes chapter on over 20 years in economic development BY DEBBIE SCHMIDT EDITOR

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fter living and breathing economic development for over 20 years, Virgil Musch has retired from the Lincoln County Economic Development Board. It wasn’t an easy decision for him to make, economic development has been a part of his life since 1988 when he was asked to take Verlyn Hofer’s spot on the Lennox Area Development board. At the time, Herb Fylling was President and the board included Fred Courey, Tony Groebner (who is still active with the LADC), Darlene Hoogestraat, Bernice Davidson, Don Van Bockern and Clyde Straatmeyer. The local economic development board began by selling stock certificates, explained Musch. By the time he joined the board they had paid back the certificates and formed a non-profit. But, without money, the board could do very little. In 1992, Musch became president of the group. The City gave the development board empty lots on Blaine Ave. They built a spec house and sold it for a little profit. They built a second and made a little more money. “We worked our tails off,” Musch recalled. “I could see this wasn’t going anywhere.” They offered the rest of the lots to anyone who would build a home and before long, the whole block was filled with new homes. It was a good accomplishment, but didn’t meet Musch’s expectations for the group. Musch had visions of buying land and establishing a development

Lennox Area Community Club establishes ‘$50 Club’ Since 2005 the Lennox Area Community Fund has given financial grants to non profit organizations in the communities of Lennox, Chancellor and Worthing South Dakota. This has only been possible due to the generous support of residents and businesses in these three communities. The Lennox Area Community Fund’s goal for the balance of this year is to raise $10,027.63 by Dec. 31, 2012. ■ LACF, page 3

Virg Musch park. To accomplish that, he brought a proposal to the City Council to establish a second penny sales tax for streets and economic development. The council agreed it was a good idea and the economic board was finally able to establish a budget. Their first item of business was to purchase land and thanks to Hank Sinning and Vernon Monson, they were able to do that. “They were concerned citizens and

agreed to sell us 20 acres at a fair price,” said Musch. “That’s where it all started.” Once the development board paid off the land, located on the southeast edge of Lennox, they spent the next three years investing in infrastructure. Once they had water and sewer in place, they built a spec building. “We researched it and worked closely with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development,” said Musch. The board knew that a spec building was part of a long-range plan; it wouldn’t move quickly. Generally, spec buildings don’t get a buyer for up to five years. “In the meantime, you may be tarred and feathered,” admitted Musch. Although, the public often gave board members a hard time for spending the money on an empty building, the City did see much more interest from outside businesses, affirmed Musch. Eventually, the building drew the eye of two companies—Ware Manufacturing and Sioux Steel. Without a budget, without money, the development board wouldn’t be able to offer a prospective business anything, said Musch. “Businesses aren’t interested if they don’t have an incentive to come to a community.” ■ MUSCH, page 3

ing for the Senate; Ann Tornberg (D), Stanley Jacobson (D), Jim Bolin (R), and Patty Miller (R) are vying for the two Representative seats. Statewide, besides selecting the next President and Vice President of the United States, voters will also be selecting a United States Representative from South Dakota. Matt Varilek (D) has taken on incumbent Kristi Noem (R) for the position. State voters will also be selecting a six year term Public Utilities Commissioner from Matt McGovern (D), Kristie Fiegen (R), Russell Clarke (L) and a four year term Public Utilities Commissioner from Nick Nemec (D) and Chris Nelson (R). Voters will also be asked to weigh in on four Constitutional Amendments, an Initiated Measure and a Referred Law. For more information on these, see the sample ballot on page 11. More election information is also published on page 11 in this week’s newspaper.

Commissioner candidates bring experience to the table On Tuesday, Nov. 6 voters in the Cities of Lennox and Tea and the Townships of Delapre and Perry will elect a District 4 Lincoln County Commissioner. Two men are vying for the position—Marlyn Jacobson, Democrat and Michael Poppens, Republican. Marlyn Jacobson was born and raised in and around Lennox. He has been married to his wife, Marilyn for 43 years and they have two grown daughters, who are both graduates of Lennox High School and SDSU. They have four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jacobson graduated from Lennox High School and has had careers in Law Enforcement, Construction and Highway Maintenance. He is now retired. Michael Poppens is a lifelong resident of Lincoln County. He and his wife, Janae have three children—McKayla, 15; Natalie, 11 and Sean, 9. Poppens graduated from Lennox High School and has degrees from SDSU and Augustana College. He is a local farmer and a small business owner. A questionnaire was given to both candidates. The questions and their answers follow: What are your accomplishments: Jacobson: I feel that my greatest accomplishment is my family. I owned and operated a successful small business. I was elected 15 times to the Lennox City Council, serving a total of 31 years, thanks to the support of the voters. I also started

working for the Lincoln County Highway Department as a truck driver and retired 34 years later after several promotions as the Operations Supervisor. Poppens: There are many things that I am proud of accomplishing. Whether it be receiving the Presidential Academic Fitness Award from President Reagan at the White House, graduating from Augustana College with honors in three majors, returning to the family farm and leading into a new century of responsibility to the land, creating jobs in the private sector through the construction of commercial and residential properties. What skills/training do you bring to the table that can benefit Lincoln County? Jacobson: As a Highway Supervisor I am experienced in road construction and maintenance, the bidding process for projects and project planning. I also bring experience in law enforcement, creating and following budgets, and 31 years of serving in city government. Poppens: As a life-long resident of Lincoln County I have been able to receive the educational support combined with life experiences to prepare me for this position. Working from an early age with my parents Henry and Cleo Mae instilled the tradition of hard work, conscientious planning and responsible spending on the farm. These are traits I continue to utilize every day and believe will serve well Lincoln County. ■ COMMISSIONER, page 3

A gift that keeps on giving BY WENDY SWEETER REPORTER

Two of Worthing’s young residents made a surprise announcement at the Oct. 22 Worthing City Commission meeting. Cadin Larsen, 8, and his little brother, Dylan, 6, presented their birthday money to the commission to go toward the Worthing Parks & Rec Board. “It was a complete and total surprise,” said Todd Gannon, Worthing Public Works commissioner. “They showed up at the commission meeting for open public speaking and presented

us with the envelope of money.” Cadin and Dylan’s mom, Ellie, said she and her husband, Tony, have been involved in their community – Ellie as coordinator for Mothers of Preschoolers and Tony as a Worthing volunteer fireman – and they wanted their kids to get involved too. “I thought for their birthdays, we have everything we need; maybe not what we want but what we need,” Ellie said. “So, we talked to the boys about instead of getting toys and gifts, what’s a way that we can give back to the community.” The boys decided to pick the Worth-

ing Parks & Rec Board because they enjoy playing at the park near their home, as well as catching critters in the pond at the Rec Complex. Dylan said he likes catching tadpoles and frogs in the pond, and Cadin likes to collect shells. For the boys’ birthday party, they requested no gifts but did say if the guests wanted to help raise money for Worthing Parks & Rec that would be welcome. Ellie said the boys had a hard time at first getting the concept that they would be helping their community rather than getting things for themselves. ■ LARSENS, page 3

OPINION

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n the world of computers, again and it looked like all unexpected things hap- hope was lost. Wait—Cowpen. For instance, I wrote boys’ touchdown—we WON. this column Tuesday Now here comes my Halloween morning only to have it disap- trick—Dez Bryant’s pinky finger pear in cyberspace. So I guess it’s was out of bounds—game over, a do-over—too bad Cowboys lose. they don’t make those Wi t h t h e in the NFL games. Falcons on the Depression…no, horizon Sunthat doesn’t quite day night and cut it…disappointfour losses alment…no, that’s not ready on the quite right…I guess season, things there is no right word are looking that can describe how less than stellar this Cowboy fan felt for my Boys. last Sunday. One great I was excited to Speaking of Sports thing was the finally get to watch Redskins and Anne Homan my team on TV, but Eagles losing once it began it was as well—alalmost like a horrible Hallo- ways helps this Cowboys fan ween special. Tony Romo was feel better. The Vikings were frightening and my Boys were also unable to get a win, getting handing the Giants the ball just crushed by the Buccaneers. like you would hand candy to a So wins were hard to come child dressed up in a Halloween by for many, but not my son Eli. costume. He wanted to try his hand at our The only consolation was football contest, and I explained the fact that the Giants, for the to him he’d have to do it for fun, most part, were only getting but he really couldn’t win. He three points out of the turnovers. smiled and picked away—missMy Boys still have a chance, I ing only one game. And yes, he thought, if they could just find a picked the Giants to win. Oh, Eli! way to turn things around. Lance Roeder also did well, Lo and behold, they did! winning our Beat the Business In fact, the Cowboys scored football contest only missing 24 answered points to take the two games. Lance chose the lead—my Halloween treat given mini team pennants as his prize, to me early! received $10 in quarters and a However, yet another turn- $25 gift card from Sunshine. over. Sigh. Congrats, Lance. The Giants managed to score Keep playing everyone!

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n the United States, there rented out, I still had a bed in a is a definite motorcycle riverside cabin in a mini-resort culture. There are Harley area built around naturally-heatloyalists, street bikers, ed thermal pools (nothing better for the and everything in iron butt between. Latin feeling America, however, acquired seems more like after a this: everyone and day of their stray dog has riding). a motorcycle. In What I big cities the little appremotorcycles make ciated sense because they m o s t can slip between about the cars in traffic and John’s Journey Nanguvi be parked everyThermal where, and in the John Pribnow Springs countryside they was bemake sense because of their versatility and ing the only gringo present. It fuel economy. Feeling left out, was true getaway for locals, I decided to partake in the two- which augments the authenticity of everything from the food wheeled glory. The agency advertised “self- to the housing. The further I guided” tours that utilize a pre- have gotten from Argentina, the loaded GPS to lead the path. I more need for Spanish I have chose a two-day tour of the area encountered. Day Two’s ride took me first north of Quito, Ecuador’s capital city, that promised to take a to colorful Cotocachi, a lake rider over rivers (sans bridge), tucked into the mountains at a up cobblestone roads, down breathless altitude, and the main mountainous rocky paths, and attraction- Otavalo’s traditional the whole kit and caboodle. The artisan market. The atmosphere particular motorcycle best suited of a Latin American market is for that path (one with studded refreshingly unique in its combitires to handle the terrain) was not nation of street food, hand-woven available, so I was fit with an al- clothes and blankets, and unique ternative ill-equipped alternative. crafts. Riding a motorcycle is not After wiping out on a muddy- overly accommodating to taking covered road on the edge of home one of Otavalo’s famous Quito, I soon got into the prom- ponchos, however, so I had to ised twisties and turnies in the limit myself to enjoying the food. I re-routed the trip home to mountains north of the big city. I spent the next seven hours go- find more paved road and fewer ing less than twenty-five miles bum-busting rocks. The detour per hour on roads not suited for passed by “Mitad del Mundo,” motor vehicle consumption. On a monument built directly on those roads my attention was the equator, and with a foot in divided between the ever-present both the Northern and Southern desire to remain upright and the Hemisphere I felt torn. Half of need to dodge the various things me was experiencing the exciting I was sharing the road with, in- new growth of Spring and the cluding vehicles, large rocks and other half was enjoying the colholes, dirt bikers, various forms orful changing leaves and cooler of livestock (cows, pigs, horses, temperatures of Fall. Granted, chickens, sheep, untended chil- Ecuador only has two seasons dren), full-sized trucks and buses, (rainy season and non-rainy season), but the seasonal confusion and mountain bicyclists. I was surprised to arrive at was real. Quito soon was on the horizon the night’s destination with only laying the bike down once, and and both my ride and time in further surprised at the remote, Ecuador was ending. Now on to countryside beauty of my lodg- more adventures in Colombia, ing. Although the cabin I was my final South American country, scheduled to stay in had been before hopping north to Panama.

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aking the news in South Dakota this past week was the death of two of our state’s icons. Love them or not, George McGovern and Russell Means left their mark on South Dakota, on the nation and on the world scene. The two men followed very different paths but they were both politicians, influencing and affecting the lives of many. And both were mortal, dying within hours of one another. The passing of George McGovern and Russell Means revived countless memories for many South Dakotans and prompted special telecasts and newspaper accounts of the lives and times of these men. Especially in the case of McGovern, we all got a history lesson as the media recalled the events which marked his life. Between 1953 and 1980, George McGovern was a constant force in South Dakota and national politics. Recalling those

years, we are also reminded of those politicians and public figures who crossed swords with George. We remember well McGovern’s first victorious campaign in 1956 when he defeated incumbent Congressman Harold Lovre for the District 1 House seat. That launched his career in Washington. Tw o y e a r s later George was re-elected to Congress, defeating Gov. Joe Foss, another South Dakota icon. It is recalled that Foss refused to campaign on Sunday, declining any invitations to appear on that day. But in 1960, McGovern met his match when he tried to unseat Senator Karl Mundt. Foreign affairs dominated a broadcast debate between these two politicians and college debaters, the likes of which has never been duplicated in our state. Upon the untimely and surprising death of Senator Francis Case, the door opened for George

McGovern to seek a Senate seat against a lesser opponent, Joe Bottum. Then in 1968 he won a second term in the Senate by defeating former governor Archie Gubbrud. We are all aware that George McGovern is best remembered as the Democrat Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1972, putting South Dakota on the map for at least a little while. Locally, we recall that Senator McGovern made an appearance in Lennox in 1970 to dedicate our new post office. Apparently a new post office was a bigger deal 42 years ago than it is today. It’s hard to imagine that McGovern’s last big election victory came in 1974 when he won his third Senate term against another war hero, Leo Thorsness. To the surprise of many, McGovern failed in his try for a fourth Senate term, being defeated by Jim Abdnor. Through it all, George McGovern continued to be in the national spotlight from time to time, up to and even after the time of his death. In contrast to George McGovern’s message of peace, Russell Means made the news by being

a part of some very unpeaceful events. We had just one personal contact with Means, and that was very short and incomplete. One day when we were still in the newspaper business, we received a telephone call from Means, asking if we would meet with him in Lennox. We agreed to the meeting and he was to call us back as to when he would arrive here. A little later he called and canceled out. Russell had a running feud with Native American publisher Tim Giago at that time and he knew that we, too, had an unpleasant experience because of Giago calling attention to something we had written for publication in this newspaper. We don’t know what Means wanted to talk about with us, but perhaps he was just seeking some ammunition to use against his critics. We would have been of little help to him. Like George McGovern, Russell Means was a determined and dedicated man who had his admirers and critics, and whose impact on society will long be felt. They both were central to the political landscape of our times, and are now part of South Dakota’s history and our memory bank.

Letters to the Editor…

Referred Law 16 removes local control

“Referred Law 16” will appear on the ballot in this year’s November election. The measure commonly referred to as HB1234 was a law narrowly passed by the legislature and later referred to the voters. The bill is rather specific as it relates to a number of items on education. To discuss those items in detail would result in a lengthy article. Therefore, I will discuss the bill as to what it hopes to accomplish. The basic purpose of the original legislation was to increase student achievement by rewarding the top 20% of a local district’s teachers by $5,000 annually as long as each continued to remain in the top 20%. Monetary incentives were also provided for districts in selecting math and science teachers who are hard to find. Furthermore, the bill eliminated the continuing contract status or the right of due process for teachers. The bill has been significantly modified from its original version and is less objectionable, but it is still poor law. The problem with HB1234 is that the concept of merit pay will not improve student achievement. We at the Lennox Schools believe that the quality of a child’s education is directly related to the quality of instruction that child receives. Therefore, in order to improve student achievement, we must work together to improve the quality of teaching. This is the vision for which we all subscribe, teachers, administrators and school board members. We have been working for the last two years to collaboratively develop strategies to help teachers improve their performance. Teachers and administrators have been participating in book studies relevant to quality instruction and time for professional development activities is planned. Joint planning time for grade and department level teachers is very significant. This collaboration to achieve our goal is the key to our success. When teachers are forced to compete for salary bonuses, it becomes very difficult to collaborate and work together to improve student achievement. Part of improving teacher performance is an evaluation system that has as its goal quality instruction. Soon the schools in South Dakota will implement a very good evaluative criteria based upon a model developed by Charlotte Danielson. This is a very good system and well received by both teachers and administrators. When used correctly this model will also help improve instruction. HB1234 also removes the practice of local control which is unusual considering that this concept is often preached by the executive and legislative branches of state government. Let the school boards, teachers, and administrators, and local communities decide how to improve instruction. In summary I believe that the quality of the teaching staff in our district is excellent. The dedication and positive attitude of our teachers and support staff speak volumes about their commitment to help children succeed. I hope that the parents and citizens of our three communities would also agree and support our efforts to improve student achievement. Dr. Robert Mayer Lennox School District Superintendent

Xcel Energy sets the record straight You may have seen recent political advertising that criticizes Xcel Energy’s CEO compensation and use of private airplanes. We want to set the record straight. Xcel Energy serves customers in South Dakota, and also in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Some employees have responsibilities that require them to travel to different parts of our service territory, and they travel by commercial aviation, cars and on our leased planes. We lease two eight-passenger planes that provide employees an efficient travel option to conduct business across our service territory. The planes’ use is restricted to business travel, and 90 percent of employees who use the jets are non-executives. The use of private aviation in operating a multi-state corporation is a proven way to make employees more efficient, and at a reasonable cost: the portion of the private plane costs included in South Dakota rates amounts to about 30 cents per

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Encourages support for Jacobson I want to encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote on November 6th as this election ballot is full of decisions fundamentally more critical to the future of our state and our nation than it has been in decades. No one has to remind us that the future of health care, Medicaid, and Medicare has ever been at more pinnacle of a crisis than it is today. Our economy remains tenuous, and our national lawmakers are in gridlock. By voting on November 6th, we will all play a part in deciding the future of our nation. Local lawmakers are an important part of our political voice as well, and that is why I would like you to vote for my father whom many of you may know, Marlyn Jacobson. Born and raised in Lennox, my dad raised my sister and I right here, both of us graduating from Lennox High School and from South Dakota State University. He and my mom from a young age brought us up to live in service to others, and to give back to the community. Working for Lincoln County for 34 years, there were many Thanksgivings and Christmas’s that we spent growing up that my dad was not there because he was out plowing snow, keeping the roads safe for everyone travelling to see their families. My dad also wanted my sister and I to give back in service as well professionally, my sister as a Speech Language Pathologist and myself as a Medical Social Worker after graduating from SDSU. Our dad also taught us if you want to live in a small town, you had to support your small town. My father has always been an advocate of purchasing your groceries, banking, gas, prescriptions, etc. in Lennox. As a supporter of new and current business in Lennox he would say it is far too easy for some to want small town living but spend their money in the city. Supporting our local community is an important attribute that our father has also taught my sister and I. It takes a special person kind of person; someone with a vision for the future, a willingness to serve, and time to sacrifice to serve in public office, especially for 31 years on the Lennox City Council like our father did. I remember over the years some of the many not-so-nice phone calls he would get, usually while at the supper table, and we would ask him why he kept doing it. He would usually answer with, “Because someone has to, and it might as well be me.” I believe that my dad is Called to Serve, and his years of experience in multiple levels of service makes him the best candidate for Lincoln County Commissioner on November 6th. Please, get out and vote. Respectfully, Michelle Paulson, proud daughter of Marlyn Jacobson

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Virg Musch retires from LCEDA ■ MUSCH, from page 1

“Because we had a free building for one and cash for the other, we were able to secure both businesses,” said Musch. Both businesses broke ground in Lennox in 2002, Sioux Steel in October and Ware Manufacturing in December. Musch’s hard work didn’t go unnoticed in the State. In 2003, he received the Excellence in Economic Development Award from Gov. Mike Rounds. Musch was quick to add that so many people helped to bring those businesses to town in so many ways, including the entire board, Rhonda Beach and Jeff Eckhoff of the Lincoln County Economic Development Association (LCEDA). Musch retired from the

LADC in 2005 and in 2007 he was asked to replace Dick Hempel as Lennox’s representative on the Lincoln County Economic Development Association (LCEDA). He accepted and has been a member of that board since. On Thursday, Nov. 1 he will attend his last annual meeting as a member of the Association. He expects to be replaced by Verlyn Schmidt. It was hard for him to relinquish his spot on the board, but spending several months in a warmer climate during the winter, he felt he couldn’t give it the attention it deserved. Even though he will no longer be actively involved, he still cares about the Lennox community and what happens here. Wilson Trailer, Pro-Tech, and

Fusion Plastics are all located in the Lennox Industrial Park today. Musch believes all of them are here because of the dedication of the hard-working members of the Lennox Area Development Corporation (LADC). For development to continue, Musch believes the LADC needs to be fully funded so that they can maintain a budget. The LADC budget was cut $18,000 by the City this year. Musch would like to see that amount put back into the budget, and more added if possible. The second thing that will be needed, said Musch is dedicated, forward-thinking people. “We have people in town that are so gifted and so capable,” said Musch. “We need

them to step up.” Musch believes the community of Lennox has a lot to offer and encourages people to remain positive and active in pursuing new development. “Don’t give up on economic development,” he continued. “Don’t cut the budget, give more if possible. It’s the one organization that can pay back to the community.” Besides adding jobs to the community, businesses also add tax money to communities, schools and counties. Musch estimates that Lennox will see an additional $50,000 yearly in their general fund beginning in 2014, as the TIF (tax increment financing) used by Sioux Steel and Ware comes to maturity this year.

Commissioner candidates bring experience to the table ■ COMMISSIONER, from page 1

What is working well in Lincoln County? Jacobson: Department heads and workers do a fine job throughout the county. Poppens: Growth continues to bring opportunities for living and work. Patience and positive attitude among residents and county employees have helped to make Lincoln County a great place to live. What needs improvement? How can this be achieved? Jacobson: I would like to see close cooperation between counties, cities and townships. Eliminating duplicate services can save tax dollars. Purchasing greater quantities can also save money. I also feel increased public input is good at any level of government. Poppens: Growth is also the catalyst for improvement. Cooperation between residents and between various agencies is

necessary to make the best use of precious tax dollars. Ensuring a good county road system is essential for all sectors of the county, including District 4. What would be your priorities when crafting the county budget? Jacobson: Getting the greatest value for our tax dollars. When crafting a budget we must recognize and separate our wants and our needs. Priorities include: health and safety for our citizens, safe roads and travel conditions throughout the county, and economic development. Poppens: Each department needs to bring a detailed rationale for its budget request; ensuring public safety through law enforcement, emergency management and communication; maintaining and then improving roads; helping to improve accessibility to county departments and services. Number one priority is a constant appreciation that

the taxpayer is who makes the County run. Their contribution must be responsibly allocated. Why should voters cast their ballot for you? Jacobson: I feel my experience will benefit everyone in Lincoln County. I have served 31 years in city government, having been elected 15 times. I also worked for the Lincoln County Highway Department for more than 34 years. In both of these positions you learn many lessons in how to make government more efficient and better serve the public. I have the time, and the interest, to work for the good of all the people, and I would appreciate your vote for Lincoln County Commissioner. Poppens: Having served on the County Commission for four years means that I understand how the process works and that oftentimes careful listening is the most important part of good communication. After careful

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listening, I believe that my background in the private sector, parent of school-age children, and son of senior parents helps give me the judgement necessary to help make good decisions for Lincoln County.

Veterans invited to MS program next Monday The Lennox Middle School is proud to announce the 12th annual program to honor our veterans. The Veterans Day observance will be held November 12, 2012 at the middle school cafetorium. All veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces are invited. The program will start at 2:00 p.m. this year and is open to everyone who would like to

Change your clock, check your batteries this weekend PIERRE, S.D. – State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman plans to use part of the hour he’ll gain when Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend to check the smoke-alarm batteries at his home. He encourages everyone else to do the same thing. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 4. That’s when clocks are set back an hour. Merriman suggests state residents mark the change by not only moving their clocks back but also checking the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. “This clock-change weekend is a good reminder to make sure your detectors are in working order,’’ Merriman said. “A majority of home fire deaths could

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If they can reach this goal they will receive an additional $3,515 in matching funds from Roger Haugo of Valley Exchange Bank in Lennox. To raise half of this amount the committee would like to establish a “$50 Club.” “We would like 100 individuals or small businesses to donate $50 and become a member of this club,” said Ron Beck, of the LACF. “Each member will receive recognition in The Lennox Independent and a special reception in their honor when we reach this goal. Please remember that this donation is tax deductible.” The committee hopes to raise the balance of their goal from other donors. If you would like to become a member of the $50 Club, please send your $50 check made out to SFACF/Lennox Area Community Fund and your personal information to: Valley Exchange Bank, P O Box 19, Lennox SD 57039. The LACF committee thanks you very much for your support!

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Services were held at Central Baptist Church, Oakwood Chapel in Sioux Falls for Jerry Cross, 50, who died Sunday, Oct, 21, 2012 at his Chancellor, home while under hospice care, from complications of brain cancer. Officiating during the service was the Rev. Randy Tweeten. Susanne Harmon played piano and Sarah Flaherty Goodwill was soloist. Pallbearers included Ian Cross, Jim Cross, Mike Cross, Randy Hann, Alex Hann, and Tim Gray. Interment was in the Worthing Cemetery with Military Rites by SD Honorguard. Jereld “Jerry” Allen Cross was born on August 15, 1962 at Dell Rapids, South Dakota, the son of Jesse James and Clarice (Ochocki) Cross. He grew up in the southwest Minnesota area, graduating from Westbrook High School in 1980. Following graduation he served in the U.S. Navy for two years until his honorable discharge. He made his home in Minneapolis and worked in photo processing and briefly in the dry cleaning business where he met

Aurelia DeYoung, age 67, of Tea, SD, died Thursday Oct. 25, 2012, with loved ones at her side. A private family graveside service was held Monday morning, Oct. 29 at the Tea Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Trinity Lutheran Church. Aurelia Mae Suter, daughter of Merle and Agnes (Talsma) Suter, was born Mar. 17, 1945 in LeMars, IA. She grew up and graduated from high school in Rock Valley, IA. She then attended college. On Nov. 11, 1965, she was united in marriage to Richard DeYoung in Rock Valley. The couple made their home in Tea, SD where Aurelia was a loving homemaker and mother. After their children were grown, she began working as a social worker for the State of South Dakota and later for Volunteers of America. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries, the Lions Club and the Tea Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Although she was active in her community, her life was about her family. She collected pictures of her family and enjoyed being around people, friends, and family. Grateful for having shared her

his future wife, Susan. On July 21, 1984 Jerry was united in marriage to Susan Elizabeth Hann, formerly of Bowling Green, OH, at Loring Park in Minneapolis. The couple lived there and Jerry began his carrier in sales and customer service with the Trane, Corp. (heating and cooling). The couple moved to Chancellor, SD in 2010, when Jerry transferred to the Sioux Falls branch of Trane. Jerry was a long time member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis and a regular attender at Central Baptist Church

Services held for Marjorie Krosschell Services were held Thursday, Nov. 1 at Chancellor Reformed Church for Marjorie Krosschell, 69, who died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center following a lengthy illness. Officiating during the service was the Rev. LeRoy Boender. Karen Westerman was organist. Cathy Smit was soloist. Interment was in the Chancellor Reformed Cemetery Chancellor. Honorary pallbearers were the Good Sam Camping Club. Casketbearers were Grant Bose, Forest Kreun, Bryan Bose, Curt Kreun, Darwin Veld, and Delbert Neuboer. Marjorie Alice Bose was born on August 10, 1943 at Slayton, Minnesota, the daughter of Kenneth and Beryl (Bjerke) Bose. She attended school and grew up in Lake Wilson. On December 27, 1963 Marge was united in marriage to Bernard “Demce” Krosschell at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson. Following their marriage they lived in Edgerton, MN, Sioux Falls and Chancellor before moving to Lennox, where she had since lived. Marge had been employed at Chandler Air Force Base, Campbells Soup, Terracc Park Dairy, owner of the Chancellor Café, then K Products, Southmore Nursing Home, FCI and Parker Filters. Marjorie was a member of

Chancellor Reformed Church, Chancellor American Legion Auxiliary and the Good Sam Camping Club. She enjoyed bowling, camping and bingo. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Kenwood A. Krosschell on October 31, 1997; one brother: Dale Bose and one sister: Dianne Bose. Grateful for having shared her life are her devoted husband, Bernard “Demce” Krosschell; two daughters: Candace (Richard) Danek of Artesian, SD and Colette (Michael) Schatt of Dillsburg, PA; four grandchildren; her siblings: Rodney (Bev) Bose of Aitkin, MN, Kathie (Robert) Herren of Sioux Falls, Judy (Jerry) Samuelson and Henry (Colleen) Bose, both of Lake Wilson, MN; plus her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

in Sioux Falls. He had served as a Cub Scout Leader and continued through the Scouting ranks with his son, Ian eventually becoming a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts. Jerry loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting and camping, especially Winter camping. He loved to ride motorcycles and was an accomplished breeder of lizards and ball pythons. He took pride canning, cooking and making smoked jerky. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Susan Cross; son, Ian Cross, Minneapolis, MN; his mother, Clarice Haugen, Currie, MN; two brothers: James Allen Cross, Alvarado, TX and Michael Lawrence (Jolyne) Cross, Apple Valley, MN; nine nieces and nephews, one grand niece; mother-in-law, Emma Hann, BG, OH, brother-in-laws: Alexander (Monika) Hann, BG, OH and Randolph (Pamela) Hann, Weston, OH; sister-in-law, Christine Hann, Kalamazoo, MI; and other relatives and a host of friends.

Pauline Summy dies after short battle with cancer Services were held for Pauline Faye (McManus) Summy who died on Oct. 21, 2012. Pauline was born May 3, 1927, in Spencer, South Dakota, to Maurice and Ella McManus. She passed away Sunday at her daughter’s home in Lennox after a short battle with cancer. Shortly after graduating from Spencer High School in 1946, she moved to Sioux Falls where she worked for Manchester Biscuit Company. She met her husband, Dale Summy, at a dance at the Arkota Ballroom. Pauline and Dale were married on Oct. 21, 1950. She passed away on what would have been their 62nd anniversary. In 1954 the couple moved to Red Bluff, California, before permanently settling in Sioux Falls in 1956. She began working at Sioux Valley Hospital in 1964 and retired as a Food Service Supervisor after 29 years. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, bowling, playing cards, stock car racing, and bingo. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. She always looked forward to her

that day. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Pam (Dave) Van Middendorp, of Lennox, SD, her three grandchildren, Casey (Jon) Gesling of Lennox, John Van Middendorp of Sioux Falls, Jesse (Aaron) Christensen of Lennox, and six great-grandchildren, Alicia, Jordan, Julia, Naylah, Janne, and Nathan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale W. Summy, her parents, one sister, and two brothers.

lunches with the Red Hat Ladies and riding with her friends to the casino on Sunset Shuttle. She and her husband also enjoyed seeing the country while visiting their daughter’s family at their many stations in the Coast Guard. Her family and friends successfully surprised Pauline with an 85th birthday party in May 2012. She was very happy to have all of the people most important in her life to be with her

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life are her husband Richard, her children, Curtis (Eileen), Stanchfield, MN, Cherien (Dan) Kimball, Marion, IA, Doug (Gina), Duluth, MN, Lance (Amy) and Lynn (Michelle), both of Tea, 9 grandchildren, her brothers, Fred (Charlene) Suter, Wenatchee, WA, John (Marky) Suter, Richfield, MN, Dave (Marcella) Suter, Rock Valley, IA, sisters, Mary (Craig) Mehlhaff, Britton, SD, Alta (Rich) Gajdan, Newton, IA, and Minetta (Eric) Seaberg, of Severna Park, MD, and a host of other relatives and friends. Her parents and brother Steve preceded her in death. Aurelia’s family thanks the community for their continuing friendship and support during this time and in the days to come.

Story time for November 2012: Friday, November 9 @ 10:00am and Friday, November 30 @ 10:00am. Our story time is for children ages 3-6. You must be registered to attend. Stop in during regular library hours or call (647-2203 ext: 4034) The library will be CLOSED on Monday, November 12 for Veteran’s Day. Lennox Community Library Monthly Book Discussion: November 2012: November 17, 2012 @ 9:30am in the library meeting room. The book for discussion is: A Secret Kept by: Tatiana de Rosnay. The library has several copies available for check out. A Secret Kept is the story of a modern family and the invisible ties that hold it together, with a lingering effect that is bittersweet and redeeming. The library now has four computers available for patron use.

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The Lennox Lions recently donated $50 in quarters to the Lennox Good Samaritan Home to be used for their weekly bingo prizes. The local club has contributed prizes to the home the past four years. Pictured above are Rachelle Stricherz, activities director at the home and Lion Members Dave Martin and Marianne Courey.

Lennox Lions to meet Nov. 8 The Lennox Lions met at the Pizza Ranch Thursday evening, October 25. Ken Sayler presided over the meeting with 16 members present. After the flag pledge, singing and prayer, the group enjoyed their evening meal. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were accepted as presented. OLD BUSINESS: A thank you for the club’s gift of pizza and chicken from the Lennox fire department was read. Club members reported on the last two deliveries of food that had been made to the emergency response organizations. There was further discussion of what is needed in a tractor for HorsePower and what club members have found in their search for equipment. Additional contacts were planned. NEW BUSINESS: Training for vision screening will be held November 3, starting at 9:00 a.m. in Tea. David Martin, Ron and Janell Beck indicated that they will attend. A person does not need to be a

Lion member to take the training. Contact Ken Sayler if interested in taking the training. Ron and David are planning to clean up brush and volunteer trees at a local home at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Are there others who are interested in helping? The club was reminded of future events. Updated copies of the constitution and by-laws were handed out to each to each member. Ryan Raysby was the speaker for the evening. Ryan, a Lennox high school student, has diabetes and has attended Camp Gilbert for eight years. He shared the events of the camp as he was in the Leadership Cabin this year. The campers were taken on field trips and helped to learn to be more responsible for their health as they move towards adulthood. The next meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 8, 6:15 p.m. at the Lennox Pizza Ranch. For additional information about the Lennox Lions, call President Ken Sayler, 647-2260. Respectfully submitted, Dana Haan, Secretary

Long Creek 4-H club to meet Nov. 19

Winter Sport Parent meeting to be held for LHS athletes Nov. 12

The Long Creek Legends 4-H Club met on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Delaware Reformed Church. Kathryn Loewe led the Flag Pledge and Kayleigh Thill led the 4-H Pledge. The roll call topic was your favorite fair food. For new business, the club elected officers: President – Mikayla Smit, Vice President – Madeline Loewe, Secretary – Kaleb Smit, Treasurer – Mickenzie Jibben, Reporter – Levi Andernacht, and Photographer – Kayleigh Thill. Other new business was the selection of a name for the club; all members voted and chose the Long Creek Legends. Kaleb Smit made a motion that club dues be set at $5 per member, Mikayla Smit seconded and the motion passed. Finally, club goals for the new year were set by the members: promote 4-H through community service projects and school

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activities; every member will give at least two talks or demonstrations; and every member will complete a record book by the end of the year. Madeline Loewe told how she promoted 4-H during National 4-H Week by making a poster about 4-H and displaying it at a local bank with some candy. Madeline also handed out 4-H bookmarks to her classmates. Mickenzie Jibben motioned that the meeting be adjourned and Clair Bovill seconded, meeting adjourned. The members made a pumpkin craft that they will take to the nursing home on October 27th for National Make A Difference Day. Lunch was served by Madeline and Kathryn Loewe, and Cash Voegele provided the drink. The next meeting will be Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Delaware Reformed Church.

The Winter Sport Parent Meeting for athletes in Wrestling, Girls Basketball, and Boys Basketball will be held Monday, Nov. 12. The meeting will be held at the Lennox High School gym beginning at 7 p.m. There must be at least one parent in attendance.

There is a fundraising event that will be held at the Lennox Pizza Ranch on Monday, Nov. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is to raise funds for the St. Magdalen’s Landscaping and Memorial Garden Project and ACTION group’s park restoration project.

Birth announcement Justin and April Gabbert of Tea, SD are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kaleb Alan, born August 20, 2012. He weighed 6 lbs. and 12 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Kaleb joins big brother Blake at home. Proud grandparents are Glen and Diana Roe of Tea, Cal and Cheri Lottman of rural Chancellor and Bruce Gabbert of Sioux Falls.

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Lennox FFA to host “Fall Fling Exercise group to meet at the Center Monday, Thursday

A gift that keeps on giving â– LARSENS, from page 3

“But after their birthday party, we went out and they opened the cards and they were like this is really cool that we can give this to the community. They were starting to get it,â€? Ellie said. “Then I thought to make the point a little bit more that we’d go to the commission meeting, and they were shy. ‌ I thought it was important for them to see how responsive the city council members were and how moved they were with that.â€? Gannon said they looked pretty nervous in front of the commission, but the commission thanked the boys for their donation of about $55 and Gannon shook each of their hands before they left. “I think it had a big impact on everybody on the board too. To see a couple of young kids like that take pride in the community and in the parks and be willing to make that kind of sacrifice and donation to help the entire community was really neat to see,â€? Gannon said. Gannon explained that the Worthing parks operate with money from the general fund and a third-penny tax. About three years ago, the commission created the Parks & Rec Board.

The third-penny tax generates about $7,000 a year. When Gannon took office in 2009, his plan was to sit on that money until they had enough to upgrade playground equipment and make other upgrades. “We sat on that money for four years and grew it and this year we put in roughly $35,000 into the parks and several new pieces of equipment, sand, a new volleyball court, concrete edging and new grass,� he said. As for the Park & Rec Board, they run all of the summer programs like baseball, as well as junior football in the fall. They also do some fundraising and their volunteers help with projects like building the new picnic shelter at the Rec Complex. While Gannon said they have not decided exactly what will be done with the money the Larsen boys donated, he thinks it will likely go toward more equipment upgrades. “Sometimes you put in a lot of time and effort and you wonder if it’s all worth it, and then something like this happens. Those kids come and do something like that and it warms your heart and it really let’s you know that all the hard work that everyone’s putting into this is really worth it,� Gannon said.

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Thank you to the Meals On Wheels drivers for October. They were Margaret Charlton, Iva Haan, Butch and Karen Andernacht, Lil Gloe, Luetta Weeldryer, Joyce Jacobson, Linda Gayken and the employees of the Good Samaritan Center. Some of our faithful drivers will be heading South for the Winter so if you or anyone you know of would be willing to help deliver meals through the winter (or any time of year for that matter), we would like to have you call the Center to volunteer some of your time. It is only 1 day a week for a month so not that much of your time is taken up. This week the exercise group will meet Monday and Thursday at 9:00. Join them for some senior citizen workouts. Coffee and cookies always follow! Mind Aerobics are Wednesday noon. The election is less than one week away! Aren’t you glad

all the ads will be done and the signs can come down! Just be sure to vote! Many of us have family or friends that went to war to fight for our freedom in past wars or the ones going on now. Don’t let them give there time and lives in vane. For those of you that do the Wii bowling or other games, the American Heart Assoc. has concluded that Nintendo’s Wii games actually do pass for legitimate exercise, especially more active one’s like boxing or jogging. If most of your exercise comes from the Wii, they recommend a minimum of 150 weeks a minute, which may be 30 minutes most days of the week. You should do this standing up, and you might enjoy it so much you will do it longer than you think! The exercise will lower your blood pressure but also improve your memory, especially if you are competing with a grand child!

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to travel over the asphalt. The project cost $1,200. The new Chevrolet car for 1938 was on display at Cammack Chevrolet Saturday. “As near as we can determine,� stated Mr. Cammack, “The crowds that visited our showroom were the largest we’ve ever had. Corn picking is progressing with yields between 30 - 40 bushel. 99 years ago The west-bound passenger train No. 3, was four hours late Monday evening on account of a wreck on the line east.

B. Ramse sold the oats he threshed off a twenty-five acre field which brought him enough money to pay for the year’s rent of the whole quarter. Not so bad farming for a young man like him is it? Mr. and Mrs. John Simon of Worthing arrived last Saturday and as soon as they become settled in their home, John will take hold of the reins at the depot as agent. We learn that a party by name of John Anderson has taken charge of the station at Worthing.

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The Dakota Lassies and Rangers 4-H Club met Oct. 7 at First English Lutheran Church in Lennox. Roll call was what you can do to help someone. Secretary and treasurer’s report given. Community service projects discussed. October’s project is to donate items needed for Children’s Inn. 2011-2012 4-H journals were handed back. Members discussed the good things about Achievement Days and also suggestions for improvement. Elections of officers was held. President is Alyssa Becker, VP-Molly Kroeger, SecretaryCorissa Sweeter, TreasurerRachel West, News ReporterJared Kroeger, Flag BearerGrant Sweeter. Leaders Meeting Report read. 4-H Recognition Night was Oct. 27 in Harrisburg. Members can now enroll online to register for 4-H. The Clover Buds showed their craft they made during the meeting. Next meeting is Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. at First English Church in Lennox. Anyone is welcome to attend--no need to let them know you are coming. Just come and learn what 4-H is all about.

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■ FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN 120 E. Second, Lennox Behind the Post Office, downtown Pastor Hugh Brewer • Church Office: 647-5140 Saturday: 8:30-10:30-CCM Basketball Camp today at Hurley school gym. Remember to set clocks “Back 1 Hour” tonight before going to bed! Sunday: “All Saints Sunday” 8:30-Trad. Worship Service with Holy Communion, 9:30-“Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast” served by Health Cabinet, in Luther Hall; 9:45-Sunday School (Parents-please note that Sunday School Christmas Program practice is being held every Sunday!); 11:00-Contemporary Worship Service with “New Member Welcome” and Holy Communion; 12:30 & 5:30-First English Worship Service on Channel 98 Tuesday: 7:00-Adult Bible Study tonight Wednesday: 7:30 am Text Study; 5:30-6:30-Confirmation for 7th & 8th graders; 6:30-7:30-MS Youth Night at 2nd Reformed Church; 7:00-Christy Reiners will be speaking at First English about her recent trip to the Holy Land – everyone invited! 7:45-HS Youth Night at 2nd Reformed Church; 8:00-First English service on Channel 98 ■ SECOND REFORMED CHURCH 1017 South Elm Street, Lennox Rev. Dr. Harlan Hayunga, Pastor Church office: 647-5417 Thursday: Guild Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Sunday: Daylight Savings Time Ends; Prayer Time in the chapel at 9:20 a.m.; “Little Lambs” meet in the chapel at 9:20 a.m.; Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. with Christy Reiners speaking; Helping Hand Offering for In His Steps ministry; Greeters – Mark & Vivian Eitreim; Special Music – “Little Lambs”; Coffee/Cookie Servers – Randy & Diana Smit and Gary & Debbie Johnson; Nursery – Julie DeJong; Fellowship/Coffee at 10:30 a.m.; “Little Lambs” Choir and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.; Adult Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. in the chapel; Presentation on Greece at 3:00 p.m. Monday: Bible Study in the FLC at 7:00 p.m.; Elder/Deacon meetings at 7:00 p.m.; Consistory meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: JOY (ages 65 & up) meet at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall Wednesday: Middle School Youth at 6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir at 7:30 p.m.; High School Youth at 7:45 p.m. ■ LENNOX EBENEZER PRESBYTERIAN, P.C.A. Office: 647-2659 Pastor Ryan Arkema (Office Hrs. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) (Sec. Hrs. Tues. thru Fri. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.) Website: www.lennoxpca.org Check it out! Thursday: 7:00 pm Friese’s small group study Saturday: 10 -11am The Exchange is open Sunday: 9:25 am Morning worship – Live on channel 98; Fellowship time to follow; 10:50 am S.S. for all ages; 6:00 pm Adult Bible study Monday: 2-4pm The Exchange is open Tuesday: 7:00 pm Men’s Bible study Wednesday: 1:30 pm Dorcas Bible study at Erma DeWilde’s; 3:30 -5:00 pm The Exchange is open; 5:45 pm Youth Inquirers class; 6:30 pm Kidz Zone and middle school youth; 8:00 pm Refuge for high school youth; 8:00 pm Adult Choir practice

■ BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Davis• Supply Pastor: Robert Miedema Sunday: Sunday School, 9:30am; Worship Service, 10:30am ■ DELAWARE REFORMED Jct. of Hwys. 17 and 18 • Office 647-5868 Pastor Jamie Dykstra; Sunday: Prayer Gathering at 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. with Robin Duncan guest speaker; Praise and Worship Leaders: Hyw 18 Praise Band; Nursery: Shannon H. and Cheryl H.; Fellowship Coffee Servers: Barb Poppenga and Cheryl Hagena; Sunday School for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Youth Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov.11: Harvest Fest with evening meal and program to follow ■ ST. MAGDALEN CATHOLIC 417 East 6th Ave • Lennox, SD Father Paul Pathiyamoola, Church 647-2187 Wednesday: RE classes; K-6th grade 6:30-7:30pm; 7th grade Confirmation, 7:45-8:45 Thursday: All Saint’s Day: Mass, 5:30pm; Altar Servers: Jared Kroeger, Andrew Paulson, Nathan Renz/ Lectors: Mary Brass, Paula Kroeger; Sacristan and Eucharistic Ministers: Paula Kroeger, Mary & Lorin Brass Friday: Mass, 9am Sunday: 8:45am; Altar Servers: JMolly Kroeger, Jacob Ziegler, Caitlyn George; Lectors: Pat Nelson, Darla Fjerstad; Greeters and Gift Bearers: Dennis Gundvaldson Family; Ushers: Linda & Larry Flannery; Eucharistic Ministers: Team 2: Wade Homan, Rita Temple, Sandy Richter; Sacristan: Mary Gorrell ■ WEST PRAIRIE LUTHERAN 46788 282nd St., Lennox • Church 647-5923 Pastor Erika Lehmann • (605) 359-4902 elehmann@sio.midco.net On Facebook: West Prairie Lutheran Church, ELCA Sunday: Worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee, treats and fellowship.; Sunday School; Holy Communion on first and third Sundays of the month. Church Council meetings the first Wednesday of the month at 8:15pm Women of the ELCA: Third Wednesday at 1:30pm. ■ TURNER CO. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 3 miles south, 3 miles west of Lennox Pastor John Armstrong, Telephone: 647-5433 Sunday: Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Greeter: Rodney Hammerstrom ■ FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH U.S.A. Lennox • Church office 647-5560 Rev. Sarah Hagena, Hours: Thursday, 10:30-11:30am Sunday: Worship & Sunday School, 10am Sunday Nov. 11: Meet Kyrgistan Missionary family Dwaye and Janet Doyle in worship Slide show and discussion at 1:30-3pm with coffee and refreshments afterward. Community is invited. ■ THE CHURCH OF GOD 201 E. 2nd St., Worthing • Daniel Scheideler, Pastor Phone: 521-8434 Sunday: Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Children’s Church, 11:15 a.m.; SS, 10 a.m.

■ CHANCELLOR REFORMED CHURCH Rev. LeRoy Boender, Church office: 647-2731 . Thursday: Rebecca Circle 9:15 a.m.; Dorcas Circle 1:30 p.m.; Mary Martha Circle 4:15 p.m. Sunday: Traditional worship service 9:00 a.m.; Coffee fellowship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Contemporary worship service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek supper 6:30 p.m.; Pre-K through 6th grade 7:00 p.m.; Heidelberg Catechism 7:00 p.m.; Junior youth group 7:00 p.m.; Senior youth group 8:00 p.m. ■ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Chancellor • Rev. Jason Haas Church office: 647-2150 Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Tea Bible Study Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Prayer in the Chapel; 9:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service with Communion; 6:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m. AWANA, Youth Group ■ GERMANTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, P.C.A. Rural Chancellor • Church: 647-5758 Pastor Pat Morgan Thursday: W.I.C., 1 p.m. Sunday: Daylight Savings Time Ends! Mission Fest! Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m., Speakers: Bob Kennedy, Ryan Arkema. Meal following. Tuesday: Prayer for schools at Kari’s, 9-10am Wednesday: Women's Bible Study, 6:45 ■ ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC Tea, SD • Fr. Kevin O’Dell, Pastor: 498-2110 Fax: 498-5540 Church and Office: 498-5792, 498-5792 Parish office hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm Thursday: Mass, 5:30pm Friday: Mass, 6:45am Saturday: Mass, 5pm Sunday: Mass, 9am Monday: Mass, 8am Wednesday: Mass, 6:45am Thursday: Mass, 5:30pm ■ LIVING HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 305 E. Brian, Tea • Wayne Reed, Pastor Office: 498-5876 or Home: 368-2515 Office Hrs: 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. (call first) Sundays: Sunday School for all ages, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, Children’s Church for ages 4 and under, 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Moms in Touch International, 9 a.m.; Wednesday Night Youth Program; FREE weekly Diner Nite meal, 6:40 p.m.; K-12 Youth Studies, 7 p.m. Thursdays: Morning Men’s Breakfast & Study, 6:30 a.m.

Thank YOU Thanks to the Lennox community for your support at our annual firemen fund raiser and dance. Again, the money will be used to buy firemen equipment for safe fire fighting and for updating equipment, such as radios, pagers, coats, pants, boots. Thanks to the Legion for the use of the hall; Bev and Jim, for their great service; John Richter and his band, always a good job. Winners of the cash prizes were: May VanHull, $100; Bob Poppens, $50; and Dennis Reiners, $50. Thanks again, Lennox Fire Department

We are grateful to Germantown Presbyterian Church for their recent gift of money to help stock the shelves of our local food pantry. Also a thank you to First English Church for their donation of food items they collected and for the gift of money. All is very much ap-

preciated and goes to help others in need. We have also received gifts of food and personal care items from local families and we are so blessed to have so many people thinking about sharing with others. Thank you all very much for your efforts. You are a blessing. The Exchange A thank you to the Scouts in Lennox and Worthing for all the work they did in completing the food drive for the food pantry at The Exchange. We appreciate the scout leaders and parents who helped with the project and are teaching their young people about caring for others. The Exchange Thank you for the $100 I won at the Lennox Volunteer Fireman’s Dance. It was very much appreciated. Mae VanHull

CCM collecting mittens and caps The Community of Churches in Mission (CCM) met on Tuesday night, Oct. 16, 2012. There were nine present, representing seven churches. The group opened with prayer, followed by reading scripture from Titus 3, verses 1 – 7. The minutes of the September meeting were read and a motion was made, seconded and approved, to accept the minutes as read. The Treasurer’s report was given and approved as presented. CCM is still in need of a head coach for the basketball camp, but a couple of prospects were mentioned. Since cap and mitten prices have increased, a motion was made, seconded and approved that it be an option for each church to put up a mitten and cap tree or a box to collect

these. These would be due to CCM by Nov. 20, so that we can distribute them to the local schools. A motion was made, seconded and approved to give $200 to a local recipient towards expenses for a medical check-up. On Nov. 11, the Doyle family, missionaries in Kyrgistan, will be speakers at Faith Presbyterian from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. In our prayers are the Sarah Javers family, the Lorin Larsen family, Dorothy and Rosie. Closing prayer was by various participants. The next meeting will be Nov. 20, 2012, 7 p.m., at Second Reformed. Bonnie Brandsrud, Secretary

Pray for the safe return of these men & women serving overseas.

■ RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. John Farden, Tea • Tel: 498-5050 Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.; Fellowship, 10 a.m.; Bible Class and Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. (At the Tea Area MS Commons) ■ TEA TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Wayne Gallipo, Pastor Jess Daum, Pastor Ron Beckman, Tom Stadem, Director of Youth/ Family & Music Church: 498-2343 Pastor’s Cell Phone: 214-6828 Sunday: 8, 9:15, & 10:30 a.m. Worship services; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Evening worship, 6:30 p.m.

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Lennox elementary students discovering the importance and fun of walking and biking With Safe Routes to School federal grant money, Lennox Elementary is stressing the importance of exercise and safety by having students walk or bike to school when weather allows. “We plan on having the police department come in later this year to teach safety precautions to our students,” said Lennox Elementary Principal Darin Eich. More than 12,500 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia have been awarded federal funds for Safe Routes to School activities. With SRTS money, Lennox Elementary has purchased teacher manuals and student incentives for walking and or running 100 miles during the school day and year. The first 25 miles, students are rewarded with a free t-shirt. Other incentives are awarded with 50 and 75 miles, and finally at 100 miles, students receive a certificate and medal to acknowledge their efforts. The is a path outside for students to walk or run and laps in the gym to do the same. Childhood inactivity and obesity is at an all-time high and affects 1 of every 6 kids in the United States reports Journal of School Health. More than 30 percent of children are obese or overweight. This is triple from 1980. Only 8 percent of elementary school students and 6 percent of middle school and high school students have daily PE at school and today budget cuts have minimized or eliminated P.E. altogether. Realizing physical activity has a significant impact of the

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health status of our kids and our community, The 100 Mile Club has created a simple, innovative, sustainable answer to the current health crisis in our youth: daily physical activity in a nonthreatening, supportive, inclusive environment. The concept is simple and easy to implement. The 100 Mile Club has put a new creative spin on the simple act of walking or running by creating an incentive program that adds excitement while teaching children how to become responsible and accountable for their own success. Exercise helps to maintain a healthy weight, yet studies show most children do not get enough exercise at home or in school. The financial strain of our economy has parents working harder with less time to spend with their children doing physical activities. Evidence supports participation in physical activities can reduce self-destructive behavior, negative social activity, crime, racism, isolation, loneliness and alienation in children and youth as well as reducing the probability of obesity. “With the ultimate goal of running or walking 100 miles in a school year, we hope to change the way kids feel about fitness, their bodies and their health,” said Eich. “It does not matter where they are physically, they can reach any goal they set.” The 100 Mile Club® is successfully winning the battle on childhood obesity and inactivity one child, one school, one community at a time.

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Re-Elect David Gillespie Lincoln County Commission District #2 Resident of Lincoln County for 39 years. Experienced (agriculture, former small business owner, served 22 years in law enforcement in the area, elected to Lincoln County Commission in 2008). Common sense, conservative approach to county commission activities. Graduate of Canton High School and USD/Springfield. Dave and Pam, his wife of over 34 years, reside on the family farm south of Canton, and are members of Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Sons of Norway, and Lands Lutheran Church.

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Keep Lincoln County moving forward. Visit the website at www.dpgillespie.com or visit www.facebook.com/DavidGillespieDistrict2 District #2 represents the townships of Dayton, Canton, Eden, Fairview, Highland, Norway, Lynn, La Valley, Grant, Brooklyn, Pleasant, Lincoln, and Delaware which includes Canton, Fairview, Worthing, Hudson, & Beresford. (north of Hwy. #46)

“I would appreciate your vote in the general election on November 6th, 2012. Thank you!” Paid for by “Citizens for Dave” Pamela D. Gillespie, Treas. 29064 480th Ave. Canton, SD 57013

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Commissioners try to find cure for 23% health care increase BY ANDY WILCOX SIOUX VALLEY NEWS

Lincoln County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Oct. 23. The Commission approved the claims and moved into agenda business. The first item on the agenda was a loop detector for the north gate at the airport. There was an airport user who claimed a gate came down on his vehicle. The County received a proposal from Michael’s Fence for $829.50, including labor for installation at the gate. This would be for a sensor that would be on the gate to prevent it from coming down when it is activated. “It’s more of a safety item than anything else,” said Deputy States Attorney Mike Nadolski. The loop would be installed in the asphalt beneath, which the price included. Commissioner Jim Schmidt noted the item should be held until the incident could be investigated or until it could be put into the budget. Commissioner Jason Melcher asked if there were any signs that indicated the Airport is not liable for any damage. • Jon Hanson, Worthing Transfer Station Site Supervisor, was on hand to discuss an increase in tipping fees and sought authorization to apply for a SD-DENR Grant. Hanson spoke with SECOG and they could apply for a 50/50 grant for a transfer trailer. At this time, the interest for a loan would be 2.25%. The transfer trailer costs two years ago were $85,000 and $65,000. The trailer currently owned was purchased from Northern Truck and Equipment. All State Trailers out of Morris, Minn., offered the County a lease to own option for the transfer trailer. Hanson suggested selling the old tractor and trailer. “Our whole transfer station is unique,” said Hanson. “In Idaho, they all have the open top trailers. Here we use the push out the back trailer.” “I think that we should go ahead and pursue this grant and the loan for the remainder if we need it,” said Commissioner Dennis Weeldreyer. “That’s pretty cheap money at 2.25 percent.” “If we’re talking about saving money; the transfer station is supplemented by $40,000 each year. If we’re going to be talking about saving taxpayer dollars, I don’t think we can ever raise the

tipping fees enough to cover this. If our argument is to save money, then we need to look at if we need to spend this money,” said Commissioner Melcher. “We’re doing better this year than we were last year,” said Hanson. For the 2013 budget, the County is supplementing $5,000 versus $40,000 in 2012. “We still get a lot of garbage from the northern part of the County. All the municipalities are utilizing the transfer station,” Hanson added. “The average person accumulates four pounds of garbage per day.” “Since the transfer is vital and moving forward, I think we have to maintain it,” said Commissioner Weeldreyer. “I think we ought to proceed with it.” The tipping fees are set to increase. Recommended increases ranged from 25 to 50 cents. Commissioner Schmidt asked if increasing rates more would be better or ill received by patrons. The Sioux Falls Landfill is going up $1 per ton. The proposed rate is $9 per car, $13 for pickups and vans, pickup ABV sides and 4 wheel trailers at $16, large items at $17 and ashes at $8. All prices include sales tax. Commissioner Melcher asked if the Sioux Falls landfill likes the transfer station, maybe they could help out Lincoln County. Commissioner Weeldreyer was tasked to talk with the group and see if there might be a compromise in pricing. The Commission approved Hanson’s recommendation to apply for the grant and loan for the trailer. The Commission also approved the increase in tipping fees as presented, effective Jan. 1, 2013. The per ton rate would be $40.50 per ton for haulers. The current rate is $39.50. • Brad Peterson was present to discuss the health insurance renewals for the County. The Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield proposal shows the plan design would not change. The renewal rate went up 23%, due in part to claims on the County’s policies. The claims over $10,000 were $775,000 for the first six months of 2012. One of those is large at $342,000 that was a claim that happened quickly into the contract. “What I want to do with your permission, is talk to the people, see how the person is doing, get an attending physician statement, and have them look at the policy again.” The County was expecting a seven to nine percent increase.

The monthly premium is $68,000 for the County. “Is this due to the fact that we’ve had some catastrophic situations where people have had a huge amount of medical care they have needed?” asked Commissioner Schmidt. “What kind of rates would we see if we took those out of there?” The rate would be more along the lines of seven to nine percent in the increase, according to Peterson. “How much maneuverability do you have in bringing the premium down,” asked Schmidt. “With Blue Cross, I just looked at one option, with the same deductible, but you meet three deductibles, instead of two. Other costs would also increase, including emergency room visits, prescription, co-pays for office visits, etc., would change the rate from $63,810 to $54,527, a 5.19% increase vs 23%. Where it would make a difference is if the County had smaller hospital bills. If you have large claims, it doesn’t matter, you’re going to hit that deductible,” according to Peterson. “The only ones that the threetimes deductible will hit is families,” said Commissioner Dale Long. “Your employee/spouse and singles won’t be hit by this. I want to see if I can get these rates down, because if I do, it will impact on your cost and what plan we should use,” said Peterson. “In my experience and talking with employees, it’s the office visit that makes a difference.” “I’d like to see Brad get the

plan we have down and approach the employee, as long as the employee is okay with it,” said Commissioner Long. “We had each department budget 15% increase for health insurance; we’re talking significant money here,” said Commissioner Schmidt to Peterson. “Until we create an environment and culture and we start moving in a different direction, 20% is crazy. We have to let the people in the County and citizens know how much this costs,” said Commissioner Melcher. • The hearing to rezone the property on the west 500 feet of the south half along Hwy 17, one mile south of Lennox. The planning and zoning commission met and favored approving from ag to light industrial. The P&Z recommended approval to rezone. The landowner sells cars there and would like to expand the business south from the current location. The first reading was held, the second reading will be Thursday, Nov. 8 for the rezoning. • A rezoning hearing was held for property at 46551 SD Hwy 44, proposed to change to light industrial. Planning and zoning made a recommendation to pass, though there were a couple people concerned with parking on the west tract, which was remedied. The first reading was held and a second reading will be held Nov. 8. • The next County Commission meeting will be moved to Thursday, Nov. 8, due to the general election held Tuesday, Nov. 6.

South Dakota Department of Agriculture seeks input from producers on disaster relief Coordinating efforts with the Governor’s Drought Task Force, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) is asking farmers and ranchers who struggled with this year’s extreme drought conditions to send their ideas on drought disaster relief. “SDDA wants to know how we can best help our producers through this drought year,” said South Dakota Secretary of Ag-

riculture Walt Bones. “Hearing their ideas first-hand is the best way to do that.” Producers are encouraged to e-mail their comments and suggestions by Friday, Nov. 16, to agmail@state.sd.us , call 605-773-5425, or write the South Dakota Department of Agriculture, 523 E Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501.

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Kristi Noem kicked off her “Farms, Families, & Friends Tour” on Monday, Oct. 29 in Lennox. Noem walked the Main Street of Lennox and visited with constituents and business people. Noem is seeking a second term as South Dakota’s lone Representative in Washington. Vying her for the seat is Democrat Matt Varilik. Noem went from Lennox to Canton, Dell Rapids and Sioux Falls on Monday. Additional cities were to be announced in the coming days.

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LENNOX INDEPENDENT | PAGE 11 | NOVEMBER 1, 2012 NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, in all the voting precincts in Lincoln County. The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. central standard time on the day of the election. The polling place in each precinct of the county is as follows: Hudson & Eden Township – Hudson Town Hall, 310 4th St., Hudson, SD Norway Township – Lands Lutheran Church, 47998 292 nd St., Hudson, SD Beresford, Pleasant Township, & Brooklyn Township – Beresford City Library, 115 S. 3rd, Beresford, SD Highland & Canton Townships – Canton Methodist Church, 621 E. 4th St., Canton, SD Canton Wards #1, #2, & #3 – Canton Methodist Church, 621 E. 4th St., Canton, SD Canton Wards #4 & #5 – Canton Methodist Church, 621 E. 4 th St., Canton, SD Lincoln Township – South Lincoln Rural Water Building, 28647 472nd Ave., Beresford, SD Delaware Township – Delaware Reformed Church, 46587 US Hwy 18, Lennox, SD Worthing & Lynn Township – Worthing Civic Center, 121 S. Main, Worthing, SD Perry Township – Lennox Legion Community Building, 123 S. Main St., Lennox, SD Grant Township – West Prairie Lutheran Church, 46788 282nd St., Lennox, SD Lennox Wards #1, #2, & #3 – Lennox Legion Community Building, 123 S. Main St., Lennox, SD Dayton Township – Shalom Lutheran Church, 1000 Maple St., Harrisburg, SD Springdale Township – United Methodist Church, 204 Grand Ave., Harrisburg, SD Harrisburg – United Methodist Church, 204 Grand Ave., Harrisburg, SD LaValley Township – Shalom Lutheran Church, 1000 Maple St., Harrisburg, SD Fairview Inc. & Fairview Township – Bethany Lutheran Church, 220 Oak St., Fairview, SD Delapre Township – Tea City Hall, 600 E. 1st St., Tea, SD Tea – Tea City Hall, 600 E. 1st St., Tea, SD Sioux Falls 2A-10 – Faith Baptist Church, 601 W. 57th St., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 2B-11 – Faith Baptist Church, 601 W. 57th St., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 2E-15 – Faith Baptist Church 601 W. 57th St., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 2C-12 – Linwood Wesleyan Church, 1101 E. 57th St., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 2D-13 – Linwood Wesleyan Church, 1101 E. 57th St., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 1A-11 – First Evan-

gelical Free Church, 2601 W. 69th St., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 1B-12 – First Evangelical Free Church, 2601 W. 69th St., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 1C-13 – Central Baptist Church, 3100 W. Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 1E-14 – Central Baptist Church, 3100 W. Ralph Rogers Rd., Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls 1D-16 – Central Baptist Church 3100 W. Ralph Rogers Rd., Sioux Falls, SD Voters with disabilities may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in absentee voting or polling place accessibility. Dated this 15th day of October, 2012. Paula Feucht County Auditor Lincoln County Published twice at the approximate cost of $62.60.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTERS VOTING RIGHTS Any voter who can’t mark a ballot because the voter has a physical disability or can’t read, may ask any person they choose to help them vote. Any voter may ask for instruction in the proper procedure for voting. Any voter at the polling place prior to 7:00 p.m. is allowed to cast a ballot. If your voting rights have been violated, you may call the person in charge of the election at 605-764-2581, the Secretary of State at 888-703-5328, or your state’s attorney. Any person who is convicted of a felony on or after July 1, 2012, loses the right to vote. However, any such person may register to vote following the completion of their felony sentence. Any person who is convicted of a felony on or before June 30, 2012, and who receives a sentence of imprisonment to the adult penitentiary system, including a suspended execution of sentence, loses the right to vote. Any such person so sentenced may register to vote following completion of their sentence. Further information is available at www.sdsos.gov. ELECTION CRIMES Anyone who makes a false statement when they vote, tries to vote knowing they are not a qualified voter, or tries to vote more than once has committed an election crime. Published once at the approximate cost of $13.98.

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Informational paragraph for Legislative, Commissioner Districts

LINCOLN COUNTY

Legislative District contests for State Senator and State Representatives will be voted on by those that are registered voters of the respective districts. County Commissioner District Two contest will be voted on by those that are registered voters of County Commissioner District Two and County Commissioner District Four contest will be voted on by those that are registered voters of County Commissioner District Four. The districts are as follows: PRECINCT

HUDSON/EDEN NORWAY TOWNSHIP BERESFORD/PLEASANT/BROOKLYN HIGHLAND/CANTON TOWNSHIPS CANTON WARDS 1,2,3 CANTON 4 & 5 LINCOLN TOWNSHIP DELAWARE TOWNSHIP WORTHING/LYNN PERRY TOWNSHIP GRANT TOWNSHIP LENNOX DAYTON TOWNSHIP HARRISBURG LAVALLEY TOWNSHIP SPRINGDALE TOWNSHIP FAIRVIEW INC/FAIRVIEW TWP DELAPRE TOWNSHIP TEA SIOUX FALLS 1A-11 SIOUX FALLS 1B-12 SIOUX FALLS 1C-13 SIOUX FALLS 1D-16 SIOUX FALLS 1E-14 SIOUX FALLS 2A-10 SIOUX FALLS 2B-11 SIOUX FALLS 2C-12 SIOUX FALLS 2D-13 SIOUX FALLS 2E-15

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

COMMISSION DISTRICT

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 6 6 6 16 6 6 6 16 6 6 12 12 6 6 6 13 13 13 6 13

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 1 2 1 2 4 4 1&5 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 1&5 1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition for rezoning property located at 46975 271 Street, Tea, SD 57064 and described as the NE 1/4 *EX Tract 1 of Section 25, Township 100, Range 51, West of the 5th PM, Lincoln County, South Dakota. The petition requests that the subject property be rezoned from the “I-1 Light Industrial District to the “A-1” Agricultural District. Based upon the results of the hearing, the Planning Commission will forward a recommendation to the County Board of Commissioners for further consideration. The hearing will be held at the Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Room, 104 North Main Street, Canton, SD, at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012. The hearing is open to all interested parties. Information regarding accessibility for the disabled may be obtained by calling the Planning Director at 764-2938. Individuals needing special accommodations are asked to contact the Planning Director at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Anyone unable to attend may submit written comments or suggestions prior to the hearing to: Paul H. Aslesen, Director of Planning and Zoning, 104 North Main Street, Canton, SD 57013. Published once at the total approximate cost of $12.68.

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Kristie stie Fiegen

Joseph Weis eis

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Russell Clarke

Herman Otten

Libertarian Party

Republican Party

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Isaac Latterell Republican Party

For Public Utilities Commissioner Four Year Term

For Presidential Electors

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For State Representatives District 12 You may vote for up to two or leave it blank.

Nick Nemec Democratic Party

Obama & Biden Electors

Chris Nelson

Susan M. Randall

Democratic Party Jim Burg Marc S. Feinstein Ritchie Nordstrom

Republican Party

Democratic Party

Goode & Clymer Electors Constitution Party Joy Howe Lori Stacey Dan Huwe

Republican Party

Richard Schriever Democratic Party

For State Representatives District 13

Ernie Otten Jr.

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Romney mney & Ry Ryan Electors rs For State Sen Senatorr District trict 12

G. Mark Mickelson ick Republican Party

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Steve Westra stra Republican Pa Party

Johnson hnson & Gray Gra Elec Electors

Kent nt Alberty

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Democratic Party

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Mark Johnston Republican Party

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For State Senator District 13

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER:

Ann Tornberg Democratic Party

You may vote for one or leave it blank.

Stanley Jacobson

Yes A vote "Yes" is for changing the method for distributions from the cement plant trust fund. No A vote "No" will leave the constitution as it is.

Constitutional Amendments The following amendments to the State Constitution are submitted to the voters by the Legislature. The amendments will not become effective unless approved by majority vote.

Constitutional Amendment P Title: An Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution adding balanced budget Constitutional Amendment M requirements. Title: An Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution regarding certain provisions relating Attorney General Explanation: While the constitution currently restricts the State from to corporations. incurring debt, it does not expressly require the Attorney General Explanation: The Constitution State to have a balanced budget. Amendment P currently contains certain restrictions on the rrequires the Governor to propose a balanced nced ty to enact laws regarding Legislature's authority budget. In addition, bu ddition, Amendment P prohibits b s corporations. For example, xample, corporate directorss legislative appropriations exceedingg g ppropriations from exce must be elected by cumulative voting voting, in which ch a aanticipated revenues tic evenues and existing aavailable shareholder may choose oose to cast aall votes forr a funds. intended too affect u ds The amendment mendment is not inten ffect single candidate or spread ead the votes amongg two wo oth other cconstitutional provisions. utional provisions or more candidates. s. Corporate stock or bonds onds may only be issuedd for money, labor oor prope property will include ude received by the corporation. Corporate stock or poration. Corpora Yes A vote "Yes" wi balanced budget requi requirements nts in debt may not be increased without priorr not notice to ased withou the Constitution. and consent of current stockholders. No A vote "No" will leave the Constitutional Amendment M removes these constitution as it is. restrictions, and allows the Legislature to: (1) authorize alternative methods of voting in Initiated Measure elections for corporate directors; (2) expand the types of contributions a corporation may receive The following initiated measure was proposed by petition for submission to the voters. This for the issuance of stock or bonds; and (3) initiated measure will not become effective establish procedures governing the increase of unless approved by majority vote. corporate stock or debt.

Democratic Party

To vote for a person FILL IN the oval (R) next to the name. DO NOT cast more votes than are allowed in each race. For United States Representative

Sam Khoroosi

Jim Bolin

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Phyllis M. Heineman

Patty Miller

Republican Party

Republican Party

For State Senator District 16

You may vote for one or leave it blank.

For County Commissioner District 2

You may vote for one or leave it blank.

You may vote for one or leave it blank.

Matt Varilek

Michael O'Connor

Andrew Larsgaard

Democratic Party

Democratic Party

Democratic Party

Kristi Noem

Dan Lederman

David Gillespie Republican Party

Republican Party

Republican Party

Yes A vote “Yes” will remove the constitutional restrictions. No A vote “No” will leave the Constitution as it is. Constitutional Amendment N Title: An Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution repealing certain reimbursement restrictions for travel by legislators to and from a legislative session. Attorney General Explanation: The Constitution fixes the mileage reimbursement rate for legislators at five cents per mile for their travel to and from a legislative session. Constitutional Amendment N repeals this constitutional limitation and allows legislator travel reimbursement to be set by the Legislature. Yes A vote “Yes” will eliminate the vel reimbursem fixed travel reimbursement rate.

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Initiated Measure 15 Title: An initiated measure to increase state general sales and use taxes for additional K-12 public education and Medicaid funding. Attorney General Explanation: The initiated measure increases the state general sales and use tax rate from 4% to 5%. The additional tax revenue will be split evenly between K-12 public education and Medicaid. The education funds will be provided to school districts based on enrollment, to be spent on improving education as school boards determine. The Medicaid funds will be spent only on payments to Medicaid providers and related state expenses. The additional funds cannot replace or reduce state funding levels set for fiscal year 2012 relating to existing Medicaid and K-12 public education programs, including state aid to education. Currently, state aid is to be adjusted aannually by 3% or the rate of inflation, nflati whichever hichever iss less. Under measure, this annual er the h m hiss an growth rate aadjustment ju cannot no eexceed the he ggrow a in state revenues. resulting st te generall fund nd rev s. An Any re n shortfall will bee made up in ho tfa in state atee aid w subsequent subseq b yyears. a

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aws Referred Laws Th fo ing laws were adopted pted by the The following g a e an Legislature and referred to thee vo voters by petition. he e lawss w These will not become effective unless ppro by m approved majority vote. Referred Law w 14 Title: An Act to establish the Large Project Development Fund. Attorney General Explanation: The referred law establishes the "Large Project Development Fund." Beginning January 1, 2013, 22% of contractors' excise tax revenues would be transferred from the state general fund to the Large Project Development Fund. The South Dakota Board of Economic Development would use Large Project Development Fund monies to provide grants for the construction of large economic development projects within the state. To be eligible, a project must have a cost exceeding $5 million. Examples of eligible projects include laboratories and facilities for testing, manufacturing, power generation, power transmission, agricultural processing, and wind energy. Examples of ineligible projects include retail establishments; residential housing; and facilities for lodging, health care services and the raising or feeding of livestock.

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Referred Law w 16 duc reform actt to establish a Title: An education teacher scholarship program; create a program holarship progr nd science teac for math and teacher bonuses; create a program for teacher merit bonuses; mandate a uniform teacher and principal evaluation system; and eliminate state requirements for teacher tenure. Attorney General Explanation: Referred Law 16 is an education reform act with five key components. First, it establishes a scholarship program for eligible college students who commit to teach in South Dakota in critical need subject areas. Second, the referred law creates a program to provide state-funded annual bonuses for eligible math and science teachers. Third, the referred law develops a separate "Top Teachers" bonus program. This program provides annual state-funded merit bonuses for up to 20% of each school district's full-time certified teachers, as awarded by the local school boards. Alternatively, a school board may enact its own program for teacher bonuses, using these state-provided funds. A school board may opt out of these merit bonus programs altogether, resulting in re-allocation of its merit bonus funds to other participating school districts. Fourth, the referred law mandates a uniform statewide system for evaluating teachers and principals, including a rating system. Fifth, the referred law eliminates state requirements for continuing contracts ("tenure") for teachers who do not achieve tenure by July 1, 2016. School may, in their discretion, 2016 ool boards b choose offer continuing contracts cho se to offe ntracts to non-tenured teachers. n n d te es” is to enact th A vote “Yes” the Yes e d education reform act act. o” is against the No o A vote “No” referred law. law

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Constitutional Amendment O mendment to the South Dakota o T Title: An Amendment Constitution o changing the method for f distributions s b fund. frfrom m the cement ment plant trust fund Supreme Court ourt Justice Retention Re Shall the Justice of the Supreme Suprem Court rt Inn 2001, 1 the he Attorney General Explanation: At or eneral Explanation p $238 m million in proceeds from the sale s off the named on this ballot, whose term expires p es $23 cementt plant were placed in a state ce January 1, 2013, 3, be retained in office? ce? constitutionally stituti lly created trust fund. Currently, C ntly the Justice Glen A. Sever Severson n Constitution transfer of $1 $12 titutio requires a yearly trans representing the Second ond Supreme Suprem Court urt D District million from the cement plant trust fund to the state general fund. In addition, under certain YES circumstances the Legislature must authorize distributions of cement plant trust fund earnings for the support of education. NO Amendment O replaces the existing method for cement trust fund distributions. The INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER: amendment would require a yearly transfer of 4% of the market value of the cement plant trust fund To vote on a ballot question FILL IN to the state general fund for the support of education. R

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Mike Knudson For State Senator District 6

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 A.M. on October 9, 2012 with members, Dale Long, Dennis Weeldreyer, Jims Schmidt and David Gillespie present. Jason Melcher was absent. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Auditor was Clerk of the Board. Motion by Weeldreyer and seconded by Long to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Long that the minutes of October 2, 2012, be approved. Motion carried. The Register of Deed’s Report of Fees for the month of September was presented in the amount of $105,000.10. The Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer for the month ending September 30, 2012 was presented as follows: Total amount of deposits in banks $2,031,701.15, Total amount of actual cash $5,760.77 total amount of checks and drafts in treasurer’s possession not exceeding three days $147,741.91, total cash items $753.66 Funds invested $6,356,277.54 Total cash $8,542,235.03. County vehicle mileage logs for the month of September 2012 were presented. The Clerk of Courts report of the disbursement of fees for the month ending September 27, 2012 as follows: State Fines $17,827.81; State Costs $1,820.00; State Forfeitures $1,350.00; State Penalties $45.00; Cash Fees $2,818.60; Law Library $480.00; Petty Offense $500.00; Court Appointed Attorney Fees $5,978.96; and Divorce Fees $500.00. The General Fund Surplus Analysis for the month ending September 30, 2012 was presented as follows: Cash $3,251,264.16; Cash Change $1,050.00, Taxes Receivable Current $3,704,325.32, Taxes Receivable – Delinquent $97,614.08; Total Assets $7,054,253.56; Deferred Revenue $3,801,939.40, Fund Balance: Subsequent Year’s Budget $2,954,921.00; Unassigned Fund Balance $297,393.16, Total Liabilities and Equity $7,054,253.56; Following Year’s General Fund Budget $11,927,798.00; Resulting in the Fund Balance percentage of 2.49%. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the First Amendment to Contract for Representation of Indigent Persons and Other Individuals Requiring Court Appointed Counsel by and between Lincoln County and Berreau Law Office, Professional L.L.C. amending Section III Subsection No. 4 of the Contract for the period of January 2013 through December 31, 2013, a sum total of $285,122.11. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Weel-

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dreyer. All Commissioners present voted “Aye”. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners request that the Planning Commission initiate a change and make a recommendation that a change be made to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map in the future growth area of Tea and changes to allowable uses in the Commercial District. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Long. All Commissioners present voted “Aye”. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement by and between the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota and the County of Lincoln, South Dakota for the use of the Sioux Falls solid waste disposal facility. Motion by Long and seconded by Schmidt. All Commissioners present voted “Aye”. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Weeldreyer that an hourly rate of $13.21 an hour be set for Corliss Wiebers as a temporary employee providing assistance with Election preparation for the Auditor’s office. Motion carried. Motion by Weeldreyer and seconded by Schmidt to approve the Application for a Permit to Operate a Display for Fireworks presented by Mark J. Foster for a Display of Fireworks on October 13, 2012 located in the Lincoln Lakes Addition, Lot 3A Section 23, Township 100 Range 49, Lincoln County, South Dakota. Motion rescinded by Weeldreyer and second rescinded by Schmidt. Motion by Long and seconded by Weeldreyer that pursuant to the Lincoln County Fire Emergency Declaration to deny the Permit to Operate a Display of Fireworks presented by Mark Foster. Motion carried. Motion by Long and seconded by Weeldreyer to authorize the County Treasurer to accept partial payment of taxes on the 2006 through 2010 delinquent real estate taxes in the amount of $7,301.20 for the Ethiopian Christian Church, parcel no. 100.49.08.4031. Motion carried. Motion by Long and seconded by Schmidt to approve the Application for Entrance onto Lincoln County Highway #125 submitted by Margaret Angelos in the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 19, Township 97, Range 49, Lincoln County, South Dakota. Motion carried. Motion by Schmidt and seconded by Weeldreyer to approve the Application for Utility Permit submitted by Southeastern Electric for a permit to locate in the right of way of Lincoln County Highway No. 102. Motion carried. Motion by Weeldreyer and seconded by Schmidt to authorize the hire of Andrew Sygulla effective October 22, 2012 at an hourly rate of $15.80 per hour. Motion carried. Motion by Long and seconded by Weeldreyer to approve out of county travel for Steve Williams

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LENNOX INDEPENDENT | PAGE 12 | NOVEMBER 1, 2012 Lincoln County Continued from page 11 and Terry Fluit to travel to Pierre November 14, 2012 and November 15, 2012 for a Safety Conference. Motion carried. The following payroll claims were approved: Treasurer Vacation Payout $266.04. FICA $16.49, Medicare, 3.86: Longevity, Sheriff, $700.00, FICA, 43.40, Medicare, 10.15; Highway $2400.00, FICA, 148.80, Medicare, 34.80: Part time Payroll: General Fund: Commissioners $6,135.80, FICA Match $294.98, Medicare $68.99 , Group Health $1727.22; Auditor $819.02, FICA Match, $50.78; Medicare $11.88, SDRS, $49.14; Treasurer $1,270.18, FICA Match, $78.75 , Medicare $18.42, SDRS, $76.21; Sheriff, $9,909.88, FICA $614.41, Medicare $143.70; Equalization, $1545.57, FICA $95.83, Medicare, $.92.73; Planning & Zoning $2,625.34; FICA Match, $150.53; Medicare Match $35.22, SDRS, $74.16; Communication, $807.68, FICA $50.08, Medicare $11.71, SDRS, $48.46; WIC Fund, $425.28; FICA $26.37; Medicare, $6.17; Transfer Station, $150.54, FICA, 9.33; Medicare, $2.18; 24/7 Sobriety Fund, $2785.92, FICA Match, $172.73; Medicare Match $40.40. The following claims were approved: General Fund: 4-H Club Leaders, storage $168; premium points $3,799.06; A & B Pure Water Online, coffee/water $526.49; Alco, digital camera $149.99; Avera McKennan Hospital, prisoner care $65.40; mental health hold $300; Avera Medical Group Internal, MI hosp admit $93.66; Pat Beck, GJ proceedings $95.40; David L Bergendahl, GJ proceedings $112; Berreau Law Office, pub def contract/fees $22,022.28; Best Western Ramkota Inn, lodging $770; Bierschbach Equipment, laser meter $558; Brown & Saenger, supplies $9; Bubba’s Quality Auto Parts, parts $16.98; City of Canton, utilities $1,517.64; Canton Home & Farm Supply, supplies $184.17; Century Business Products, maint/ lease pymt $146.89; Chemco, supplies $121.70; Clark Engineering Corp, environmental assessment $6,557.31; Denise Cody, MI hearing $15; Don Cole, fairgrounds mowing $90; Countryside Convenience, gas $292.20; Dakotabilities, 8 clients $1,440; Dave’s Service & Repair, storage $455; Davis Typewriter, supplies $19.96; Dust-Tex Service, mops $26.43; Marv Ekeren, MI hearing $30; Election Systems & Software, ballots $8,988.49; Eric Eneboe, mileage $233.10; Frantzen Reporting, GJ proceedings $375; Jennifer Hamran, batteries $2.85; Hillyard/Sioux Falls, supplies $299.39; Hoffman Oil, repairs $272.33; Independent Publishing, publishing $673.14; Infinity Printing Supplies, supplies $465.66; Inter-Lakes Community Action, budget allocation $397.77; JCL Solutions-Janitor’s Closet, supplies $51.65; Jensen Ins Agency, insure ATVS-LifeLight $200; Jurors, fees & mileage $3,756.36; Kabeiseman & Pollard, MI hearing $190.50; KB’s True Value, supplies $14.48; Knology, telephone internet service $1,331.68; Laurie’s Cafe, prisoner meals $17.20; Lewis Drug, county assistance-rent $146.75; Lewno Law Office, MI board $451.35; Marco, maint contract $143.42; MidAmerican Energy, utilities $319.68; Midcontinent Communications, internet $183.12; Minnehaha Co Regional JDC, child care $4,785; Minnehaha Funeral Home, county assistancefuneral $2,500; NACO, membership dues $400; National 4-H Council Supply, supplies $43.97; Newegg Business, supplies $116.46; Novak Sanitary Service, garbage/recycling $133.79; Jake Oakland, printer parts $169; Barbara Palmer QMHP, MI evals $1,237.50; Peltier’s Collision Center, repairs $538.02; Scott Peters, MI board $428.16; Peterson Law Office, MI board $2,091.97; Peterson, Stuart, Rumpca & Rasmussen, pub def contract $8,160; Pitney Bowes, postage $2,000; Thomas L Price PHD, crt ordered psych eval $2,400; Quill, supplies $808.36; Rapid City Emergency Service, prisoner care $164.89; Rapid City Regional Hospital, prisoner care $250.04; Cathy Rehfuss, MI hearing $15; Rural Route 1 Services, mats $130.50; Sanford Health Pathology Clinic, forensics course $45; SD State Treasurer, alcohol/drug tests $2,157; mentally ill $2,050.01; Security Labs, web site $329; Sioux Empire Auto Service, repairs $320.70; Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, annual membership $340; Sioux Valley News, publishing $601.60; Southeastern Electric, county assistance-utility $120.99; Sunshine Foods, supplies for LifeLight $14.37; Karen Swanda, MI hearing $30; City Of Tea, budget allocation $5,000; Thompson Publishing, fair labor standards $399; Three Rivers Benefit Corp, admin fee $307.50; medical deductibles $470.66; Verizon Wireless, mobile internet $318.50; Voyager Fleet Systems, fuel $293.15; Dennis Weeldreyer, mileage $306.73; Xcel Energy, utilities $6,274.84; Yankton Co Sheriff’s Dept, MI serve papers $100. Road Fund: A & B Pure Water Online, coffee/water $16.46; Boyer Trucks, tank surge & decal $140.58; Bubba’s Quality Auto Parts, parts $97.70; City of Canton, utilities $99.90; Canton Home & Farm Supply, supplies $34.93; Concrete Materials, asphalt $350.55; G & K Supreme Auto Sales, repairs $230; Independent Publishing, help wanted ad $160; Iverson’s Body Shop, repairs $55; Jensen Ins Agency, ins $22; Knology, telephone internet service $169.29; Lawson Products, supplies $656.27; Menards, supplies $94.68; MidAmerican Energy, utilities $17.15; Midcontinent Communications, internet $5.47; Northern Truck Equip, truck repairs $2,269.67; Novak Sanitary Service, garbage/recycling $52.95; Quill, supplies $9.03; Ron’s Classic, repairs $287.38; SD DCI, background check $43.25; SD DOT, road work $41,506.63; Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio, parts $226.97; Sioux Valley News, publishing/materials $851.17; Stern Oil, fuel $27,984; Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, shop supplies $571.06; Three Rivers Benefit Corp, admin fee $82.50; Xcel Energy, utilities $365.42; Zabel Steel, supplies $204.12. E911 Communications Fund: Ecowater, water $141.35; Knology, tower rent $100; telephone internet service $141.04; Midcontinent Communications, internet $13.67; Three

Rivers Benefit Corp, admin fee $45; Xcel Energy, utilities $12.94. Emergency Mgmt Fund: Knology, telephone internet service $67.47; Midcontinent Communications, internet $2.74; PC Mall Gov, laptop charger $90.75; Three Rivers Benefit Corp, admin fee $7.50; Harold Timmerman, gas $171.51; Verizon Wireless, mobile internet $38.46. Solid Waste Fund: Brende Electric, fluorescent lamps $9.98; Dakota Fluid Power, repairs $403.98; Jonathon Hanson, mileage & per diem $185.53; Holiday Inn Express, lodging $239.98; JFI, repairs $489.58; Knology, telephone services $49.43; South Lincoln Rural Water, water transfer station $43; Southeastern Electric, utilities $223.21; Three Rivers Benefit Corp, admin fee $7.50; Verizon Wireless, mobile internet $39.81. Airport Fund: Knology, telephone $31.91; Lincoln Co Rural Water, utilities $29; Menards, supplies $49.98; Michaels Fence & Supply, repairs $86.17; Sioux Valley News, notices $66; Southeastern Electric, utilities $311.22. 24/7 Sobriety Fund: Alco, printer ink $119.95; Intoximeters, supplies $600; Redwood Biotech, supplies $399; Sturdevant’s Auto Parts, sterile gloves $16.69. The Board adjourned until 8:30 am on October 23, 2012. Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Attest: Dave Gillespie, Vice- Chairman Paula Feucht, Auditor Published once at the approximate cost of 111.05.

LENNOX SCHOOL DIST. LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT 41-4 SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY The Lennox School District No. 41-4 will be accepting sealed bids for the following surplus items: Lennox School District Business Office – Located at 201 S. Elm Street Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 1, Church Addition to the City of Lennox Lennox School District Old Football Field Legal Description: The East 487 Feet of the West 800.5 feet of the South 625 Feet, and the North 49.5 Feet of the South 674.5 Feet of the East 718 Feet of the West 751 Feet all in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4) of the Section Thirty-two (32), Township Ninety-nine (99), Range Fifty-one (51), Lincoln County, South Dakota Bidders may bid on each property separately and/or submit a bid for both properties combined. The City of Lennox has the Right of First Refusal on the old football field. The successful bidder(s) will be required to submit a non-refundable 10% down payment on the day of the bid opening with the balance to be paid in certified funds on the closing date. These properties will be sold subject to approval of the Lennox School Board of Education. Bids will be reviewed on Monday, November 5, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Administrative Office Conference Room located at Lennox Elementary, 305 W. 5th Ave, Lennox, South Dakota. The Board of Education will act on the bids at their regularly scheduled meeting on November 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lennox Elementary Music Room in Lennox. For additional information, please contact Dr. Robert Mayer at 6472203, Option 8. The Lennox School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Angela Arlt Lennox School District 41-4 Business Manager Published twice at the approximate cost of $35.10. (10-25, 11-1)

CITY OF LENNOX NOTICE OF AUDIT OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF THE CITY OF LENNOX Notice is hereby given that the records and books of account of the City of Lennox, South Dakota have been audited by Benjamin Elliott, Independent Audit Services, PC, Certified Public Accountant of Madison, South Dakota for the year ended December 31, 2011. A detailed report thereon is filed with the City of Lennox and the Department of Legislative Audit in Pierre, South Dakota for public inspection. The following finding and recommendation referred to in the report are hereby listed in accordance with the provisions of SDCL 4-11-12. CURRENT AUDIT FINDING AND RECOMMENDATION Finding: In 2011 the City of Lennox had the following budget overdrafts: General fund /health and welfare/ambulance, 11,025 /culture and recreation/parks, 5,044 /debt service, 95 Recommendation: I recommend the City stay within its budget, using contingency transfers and supplemental appropriations to adjust departmental budget line items when necessary. Management’s Response: In the future, the City expects to use contingency transfers or adopt supplemental appropriations to cover expenditures that will exceed their original appropriation. MARTIN L. GUINDON, CPA, AUDITOR GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT Published two weeks at the approximate cost of $33.93. (10-25, 11-1)

CITY OF WORTHING CITY OF WORTHING UNAPPROVED MINUTES REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 CALL TO ORDER The Commissioners of the City of Worthing met in regular session on Monday, October twenty second (22nd), 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Worthing Civic Center. Mayor Eric Saugstad presided. The following commissioners were present: Todd Gannon, Troy Larson and Darren Van Houten. Commissioner Carrie McDannel was not present. Also in attendance were City Administrator Jeffery Tanner and Finance Officer Kay Heiberger. (Note: Herein after all attendees will be referred to by last name and first initial if necessary for distinction.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Larson motioned to approve the October twenty second (22nd), 2012 agenda. Van Houten seconded. All votes ‘aye’, motion carried. OPEN PUBLIC SPEAKING No open public speaking presented. SEPTEMBER STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES & RECAPS The September statement of revenue, expenditures and recaps was presented to, and reviewed by, the Commission. SEPTEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT Van Houten motioned to accept the September financial report. Larson seconded. All votes ‘aye’, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2012 REGULAR SESSION MEETING The Commission reviewed minutes of the October eighth (8th), 2012 regular session meeting. Gannon motioned to approve the minutes contingent upon a spelling correction. Larson seconded. All votes ‘aye’, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS No new business. EXECUTIVE SESSION: AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER SDCL 1-25-2 (3 & 4) Gannon motioned to table executive session. Van Houten seconded. All votes ‘aye’, motion carried. Gannon motioned to unable executive session. Van Houten seconded. All votes ‘aye’, motion carried. Gannon motion to enter executive session at 7:34 p.m. Larson seconded. All votes ‘aye’, motion carried. Saugstad declared out of executive session at 8:56 p.m. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Tanner is anticipating receiving a $5,000 grant from Xcel Energy for the Parks fund. After attending the United State Post Office meeting at the Worthing Post Office, Tanner informed the Commission that the Post Office will be decreasing its hours to four (4) hours per day, Monday through Friday, along with a short shift on Saturday. Lincoln County helped level out the ditch west of Sund Street in an effort to help with drainage issues. Xcel Energy is checking in to the feasibility of the City updating street lights and underground utilities around the school. A walk through with Stockwell Engineers and Winter Bros. Underground was completed last week at the School Improvement Project site. A punch list of items needing completion was drawn up and given to Winter Bros. Items on the list include: clearing debris from the site, trimming damaged tree limbs, replacing damaged sidewalk, etc. A walk through was also done with Stockwell Engineers and Double H Paving at the Johnson Subdivision Street Repairs Project site. A punch list of items needing completion was drawn up and given to Double H Paving. Items on the list include: clearing debris from the site, making manhole and valve box pick holes accessible to owners, making valve nuts accessible to owners, etc. Maintenance Lead, Jake Sees, has been out street sweeping these past few weeks in an effort to clear away debris from chip sealing. D E PA RT M E N T H E A D REPORT(S) MAYOR Mayor Saugstad informed the Commission that repairs to the railroad crossing north of the City on Louise Avenue are now completed. PUBLIC WORKS Gannon hopes to finish the edging in the Lily Street Park before inclement weather begins this year. FINANCE & REVENUE Worthing Days is still accepting vendors for their Holiday Extravaganza on November seventeenth (17th) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Civic Center. If anyone is interested in being a vendor, contact Amanda Larson at 605-201-6644 or Andrea Letze at (605) 201-8127. The Worthing Boy Scouts had a canned food drive and collected over 60 bags of food to donate to the Lennox Food Pantry. Larson also mentioned that the Worthing Fire Department is kind enough to pay the initial fees for Worthing boys to join Boy Scouts. PUBLIC SAFETY No report. PUBLIC UTILITIES There will be a Leaf, Grass and Tree Branch Drop Off on Saturday, November third (3rd) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old lagoon west of town. This drop off is open to Worthing residents only. Only tree branches 2 inches or less in diameter will be accepted. Van Houten also mentioned that Santa will be making an appearance at the Holiday Extravaganza being put on by the Worthing Days Committee on November seventeenth (17th) and that the Legion ladies will be serving cookies as well. ADJOURNMENT Gannon motioned to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. Van Houten seconded the motion. All votes ‘aye’, meeting adjourned. Eric S. Saugstad, Mayor Kay Heiberger, Finance Officer The next regular session Commission meeting is November fifth (5th), 2012. Published once at the approximate cost of $50.40.

Lincoln County discusses need for fairground improvements BY ANDY WILCOX SIOUX VALLEY NEWS

The Lincoln County Commission became aware of neglected areas of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds at their most recent meeting and decided work would need to be done to maintain the aging grounds and structures. The metal buildings are rusting away, there are several areas that need repair and there are safety items. “The buildings are structurally sound, we just need extra money to compensate for this stuff (repairs),” said Lincoln County Building Superintendent Joe Jenkins. The wooden bleachers are starting to rot away. The cost would be $2,500 to $5,500. A total makeover of the grounds would be $40,000. “That would be very conservative because I don’t have all the labor involved in that,” he said. Commissioners talked on the side that with labor it could be $80,000. Commissioners said there are several issues there. Electrical boxes without covers, sill repair, building maintenance, etc. Next year, the restrooms could be closed and they would need to use temporary facilities.

EAST DAKOTA ED. COOP EAST DAKOTA EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2012 The regular meeting of East Dakota Educational Cooperative was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at East Cooperative Educational Cooperative by President Steve Dick. Members present were Steve Dick, Nancy Nelson, Gordon Sweeter and Renee Ullom. Members of administration present were Joan Frevik, Deb Esche and Lisa Bjorneberg. Motion by Ullom, second by Nelson to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Action 12-10-01. Motion by Nelson, second by Ullom to approve the September 19, 2012 board meeting minutes as published. Motion carried. Action 12-10-02. Joan Frevik updated the board members on the SD Department of Education requirements and agency program implications, High Impact/ Career Academy participation in the WorkKeys assessment, plans for STEMwise conference to be held March 21 & 22, 2013 and the LeaderEd program. Motion by Nelson, second by Sweeter to approve the September payroll report by cost center. Motion carried. Action 12-10-03. ESA Region 2 6,188.09; McCrossan 33,303.97; SD MyLife 2,703.74; College Access 2,102.91 Transition Advantage/Project Search 11,182.80; Elmore Academy 32,341.79; High Impact/Career Academy 19,050.67; Title I-South Dakota 7,036.68; Chamberlain Academy 18,479.20; Career Assessment 2,913.94; Administration 11,513.99; Physical Therapy 8,014.97; Autism Specialist 4,166.67; Fiscal Services 8,250.61; Technical Services 3,271.27; Occupational Therapy 7,346.21; DD Council 4,203.70; Title II-B 4,646.91, Assessment $1,047.51. FICA Expense & Medicare 12,681.17 and Benefits Expense 28,230.39 for a total payroll of 228,677.19. Motion by Sweeter, second by Ullom to approve the October disbursements of $48,637.49 in general funds and $3.99 in food service funds for a total of $48,641.48 as presented. Motion carried. Action 12-10-04. Vendor Name, Description, Amount A D VA N C E PAY M E N T A C COUNT, CASH, ($0.40); McCROSSAN BOY’S RANCH, COMMUNICATIONS, $96.00; AMAZON, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $683.20; CHAMBERLAIN FOOD CENTER, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $19.73; JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS INC, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $208.03; JCL SOLUTIONS - JANITORS CLOSET, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $362.15; JOSTENS, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $30.70; OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $290.11; PICKET FENCE, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $9.00; SAM’S CLUB, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $46.92; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $488.26; VALENTINO’S OF SIOUX FALLS, INC., CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $184.50; WALMART COMMUNITY, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES,$18.10; MAXWELL FOOD EQUIPMENT INC, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $8.51; OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $127.98; SAM’S CLUB, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $74.66; SHERMAN SELF Beginning Balance Receipts Tuition ESA Other Local Sources Other Federal Sources Total Receipts Disbursements Ending Balance

Pictured above is the view from the east of the buildings at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. From doors that do not shut, to doors that need to be propped open, there are several areas that need improvement at the grounds, according to County Building Superintendent Joe Jenkins and Extension leaders. “The Commission may want to donate labor and 4-H members and others could be utilized to help spruce up the grounds,” said Commissioner Schmidt. A great deal of painting and other aesthetic care items are needed also. Safety is the number one priority, according to the group. Sanford is using the parking lot to land the helicopter, but the helicopter is also having problems landing due to the poles and lines,” said Jenkins. “It looks like its been neglected little by little every year.” “There’s a lot of people that would like to come out, but they may not be able to get to the bathrooms and such. Maybe by fixing up the cement, they can get there,” said Jenkins. Andy Minihan noted the grounds dangle on the end of

the strings. “We can’t close golf course holes to hold events. This year we will also lose some of the parking because of Sanford’s expansion. If the County would lease something from someone else, we would again be on the end of somebody’s strings,” said Minihan. “The band-aid approach is not working,” said Commissioner Melcher. Jenkins is now supposed to prioritize the essential fixes for the grounds. There are quite a few areas that need immediate action and Jenkins believes there may be volunteer opportunities to explore to help realize the improvements needed and will continue to work with Amber Lounsbery, Lincoln County 4-H Youth Program Advisor, on those options.

STORAGE, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $83.00; SUNSHINE FOODS #1, CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $291.59; PAYSCHOOLS, DUES AND FEES, $2.10; SDCTM, DUES AND FEES, $20.00; CNA SURETY, DUES AND FEES,$50.00; SIOUX EMPIRE SOCIETY FOR, DUES AND FEES, $65.00; TASC, DUES AND FEES, $481.95; AMAZON, OTHER NONCONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $14.39; BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY , OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES,$2,100.00; CONNECTING POINT COMPUTERS, OTHER NONCONSUMABLE SUPPLIES,$70.00; TEACHER’S DISCOVERY, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES,$71.41; TREND ENTERPRISES, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES,$116.06; WALMART COMMUNITY, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES,$8.97; AMAZON, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES,$667.40; ATTAINMENT COMPANY, INC., OTHER NONCONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $54.00; B & H PHOTO/VIDEO, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $1,452.00; JCL SOLUTIONS JANITORS CLOSET, OTHER NONCONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $188.48; MATHESON TRI-GAS INC, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $3,926.00; MENARD’S-WEST, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $3.99; OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED, OTHER NONCONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $11.83; STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT INC, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $169.99; WALMART COMMUNITY, OTHER NON-CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES, $35.63; PICASSO, RICHARD N , OTHER PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL, $250.00; RAY, JAMI L , OTHER PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL, $315.00; REESE, MATTHEW , OTHER PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL, $500.00; BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY , OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES,$16,718.00; bargain bytes, OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES, $116.75; SHELL FLEET PROCESSING CENTER, OTHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, $168.34; ARGUS LEADER, PERIODICALS, $180.00; SCHOLASTIC CLASSROOM MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS, $579.70; ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE, $38.97; BJORNEBERG, LISA , PHONE, $20.00; BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION, PHONE, $13.11; CENTURYLINK, PHONE, $206.72; ESCHE, DEBRA , PHONE, $60.00; JACKSON, KRISTY , PHONE, $40.00; MIDSTATE COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE,$75.18; VERIZON WIRELESS, PHONE,$40.01; BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION, PHONE, $1.31; HUBERT, PATRICIA , PHONE, $60.00; OUTKA, JANEEN , PHONE, $20.00; McCROSSAN BOY’S RANCH, POSTAGE, $18.10; QUALIFIED PRESORT SERVICES, POSTAGE, $216.59; PRINTING CENTER, THE, PRINTING & BINDING, $578.00; MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE, $8.00; NOVAK SANITARY SERVICE, PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE, $230.01; SIOUX FALLS UTILITIES, PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE, $81.63; XCEL ENERGY, PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE,$1,190.82; MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE,$8.00; XCEL ENERGY, PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE, $21.71; SDCTM, REGISTRATION FEES, $75.00; ADVANCED, REGISTRATION FEES, $125.00; SDCTM, REGISTRATION FEES, $120.00; SOUTH DAKOTA BIOTECH ASSOCIATION, REGISTRATION FEES, $100.00; EAST DAKOTA FOUNDATION, RENTALS, $3,800.00; RONNING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, RENTALS, $490.00; A & B BUSINESS, INC., REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

SERVICES, $2,823.16; C & D SERVICES INC., REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, $2,100.00; D & S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, $175.00; DUST-TEX SERVICE, INC., REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, $50.46; HANDER PLUMBING & HEATING, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, $603.92; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES, $125.00; BILLION AUTO CENTER, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES,$74.75; AMAZON, TEXTBOOKS/ INSTRUCT. SOFTWARE, $205.80; TEACHER’S DISCOVERY, TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCT. SOFTWARE, $74.25; TOWNSEND PRESS, TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCT. SOFTWARE, $40.47; MAYER-JOHNSON INC, TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCT. SOFTWARE, $199.00; BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA-PIERRE, TRAVEL, $171.98; BJORNEBERG, LISA , TRAVEL, $122.47; ESCHE, DEBRA , TRAVEL, $215.93; MORK, DIANNE , TRAVEL, $136.72; MUSSER, NATALIE , TRAVEL, $287.05; MUTSCHELKNAUS, AMY, TRAVEL, $175.38; SDCTM, TRAVEL, $25.00; SELKEN, PAMELA , TRAVEL, $61.05; TOMMERAASEN, WANDA, TRAVEL, $63.64; ADVANCE PAYMENT ACCOUNT, TRAVEL, $75.00; DEVITO, DIANE , TRAVEL, $10.73; HUBERT, PATRICIA , TRAVEL, $897.35; OASIS INN, TRAVEL, $52.00; OUTKA, JANEEN , TRAVEL, $869.50; YELLOW CAB INC., TRAVEL, $8.68 Grand, $48,641.48 Motion by Ullom, second by Sweeter to approve the cash report. Motion carried. Action 12-10-05. (see report below) Motion by Nelson, second by Ullom to approve the agreement authorizations as presented. Motion carried. Action 12-10-06. Agreements approved were: Revenue Agreements: University of South Dakota: School of Education to provide training for the School of Education faculty on the use of the Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching as a formative assessment with teacher education students on August 14, 2012 for a fee of $800; Lennox School District to provide project skills coordination services between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013 for a fee of $905; SD Department of Education to implement PBIS services into the school between July 25, 2012 and September 1, 2013 for a fee not to exceed $2,200; SD Department of Education to participate in the SD-STARS Pilot Training Program between September 13, 2012 and November 29, 2012 for a fee of $2,500; Expense Agreements: State of South Dakota: Department of Human Services to participate in Project Skills program between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2014; EDEC to match $3.00 of every $10 in wages paid to student. Motion by Sweeter, second by Nelson to approve the personnel actions. Motion carried. Action 12-1007. Items approved were: Additions to Staff: Eric Schramm hired as Building Trades Teacher at McCrossan Boys Ranch between December 17, 2012 and June 30, 2013, at a rate of $15,796.06 for 119 days remaining or $30,000 for 226 days annually; Joelle Thomas hired as Educational Office Manager at Elmore Academy beginning September 21, 2012 at a rate of $19,141.50 for 175 days remaining or $24,720 for 226 days annually. Motion by Sweeter, second by Ullom to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Motion carried. Action 12-10-08. Approved this 14th day of November 2012. Published once at the total approximate cost of $102.81.

General Fund 2,271,153.11

Food Service Fund 988.81

Total 2,272,141.92

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ATTENTION Business Owners — The Lennox Independent will be publishing a coloring book in December. To help sponsor this project, please call 647-2284 or email kelli@lennoxnews.com for details.

SPORTS & REC

THE LENNOX INDEPENDENT | PAGE 14 | NOVEMBER 1, 2012

LHS freshmen finish season 7-1 The Lennox High School freshmen football team finished their season at 7-1, their only loss was at the hands of West Central 20-23 in overtime. In every other game the Orioles recorded shutouts. Throughout the season, Lennox defeated Tri-Valley (12-0), Tea’s JV team (26-0), Harrisburg (36-0), Vermillion (22-0), Dell Rapids (20-0), Madison (18-0), and Canton (36-0). The team is pictured at left,

and includes from left to right, (back row): Coach Byran, Jacob Hinker, Sam Metivier, Alex Kock, Derek Severson, Hunter Knock, Dillion Sawyer; Trevor Dixon, Lane Smit, Masen Oltmanns, Collin McEntee, Mason Palmer, Coach Kirchner; (front row): Josh Baumert, Taber Lee, Lawton Luke, Nick Kayl, Zach Ford, John Oldenkamp, Tyler Leisinger, Jacob Lackas, Brady Krump, Tyler Johnson, and Thad Jeschke.

Orioles wrap up 2012 season with playoff loss to Harrisburg

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n Tuesday, Oct. 23 the Lennox High School varsity football team wrapped up their season with a 63-29 playoff loss to Harrisburg. “I was very proud of how well our team responded after a poor performance last Thursday,” said Oriole head coach Scott Meyer. “The coaching staff really felt that this group deserved to be in the playoffs. Unfortunately, Harrisburg was just too much for us.” Lennox came out strong, scoring 13 points in the first quarter; however, the Tigers managed to get 28 points on the board in the first with the score 42-21 at the half in favor of Harrisburg. Harrisburg scored again in the third and twice in the fourth; Lennox managed eight

points in the fourth but suffered the loss. “They played very well,” said Meyer. “But I felt we rose to the challenge of the playoffs and made the game more competitive than the final score.” Lennox’s Zach Koosman finished the night completing 15 of 30 passing for 175 yards. He had three passing touchdowns in the game, five interceptions and one rushing touchdown. Defensively he finished with nine tackles and intercepted a Harrisburg pass. Joe Hendrickson finished the night with three catches for 81 yards and one touchdown. Defensively he had six tackles. Derek DeVries finished with three catches for 34 yards; one touchdown. Tyler Harms had three catches for 31 yards, including a touchdown. Defensively Harms had a

blocked punt in the game. Jake Beukelman had five tackles and a fumble recovering and Trey Furgeson and Logan Wentz each finished with six tackles in the game. “I would like to thank all of the parents and fans who supported us all year,” said Meyer. “It really helped make this whole season memorable. A very special thanks goes out to our players, especially the seniors. We improved a lot during the season and that is due to the positive attitudes they maintained all season.” At right: Orioles score a touchdown during the team’s playoff game against Harrisburg. Harrisburg has advanced to the semifinals after defeating West Central Monday night in the Quarter finals. The semi-finals will be played this Photo by Jen Goeman Saturday.

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