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Worthing hires new part-time police officer The Worthing City Commission swore in a part-time police officer at its Jan. 21 meeting. Mayor Eric Saugstad read the oath of office for Scott Gaalswyk to serve as a part-time police officer for the city. City administrator Jeff Tanner updated the commission on the police chief search. The city conducted a number of phone interviews last week and has narrowed down the field of candidates. They are in the process of setting up in-person interviews. The commission approved minutes from the Jan. 7 meeting, as well as the December financial report. Tanner reviewed the December statement of revenue, expenditures and recaps. “Overall revenues did exceed expenditures, which hasn’t always been the case,” Tanner said. Public works commissioner Todd Gannon moved to approve a two-year agreement for professional services from Stockwell Engineers. The commissioners approved it on a roll call vote. Commissioners talked about the Safe Routes to School project. The commission moved to approve an agreement with the Southeastern Council of Governments regarding grant funding for phase II of the project. Gannon explained this

phase includes curb and gutter on the north side of Third Street west of Louise Avenue. He said a sidewalk cannot be placed and appropriate drainage cannot occur without it. Gannon also said that two rounds of the project will go in this summer. That includes new sidewalks along the highway from Sun Street to Steven Street, plus sidewalks around the school. Public utilities commissioner Darren VanHouten said they replaced seven floats in the City’s sanitary sewer system. They need to be replaced every five years. The other three floats were replaced one year ago. Saugstad reminds citizens to remove vehicles from the street. A snow alert was issued Jan. 20 without ticketing and towing. He said ticketing and towing will be enforced with future snow alerts. “When we issue snow alerts you are required to remove your vehicles from the street,” Saugstad said. The commission went into executive session at 7:26 p.m. At right: Mayor Eric Saugstad (right) welcomes Scott Gaalswyk, who will serve as a part-time police officer for the City of Worthing.

Raabe named 2013 Outstanding Secondary Principal of the Year SD Secondary Principal of the Year Tim Raabe was congratulated by all of his family Jan. 11 at a special assembly. Pictured (from left to right) are: The Heryln family—Hayden, Cameron, Heather, Peyton, Taryn, Creighton, and Gavyn; Tim and his wife Marlene; and the Gerdes family— Tate, Cary, Trey, Aaron, and Tori. Lennox High School students and staff were asked to gather in the LHS gymnasium on Friday morning to hear a special announcement. Superintendent Robert Mayer announced that Tim Raabe was named the 2013 Outstanding Principal of the Year. None were more sur-

prised by the announcement than LHS Principal Raabe. “You don’t win an award like this unless you have excellent people to work with and an excellent student body,” Raabe said as he thanked the students and staff. “I know it’s cliché(ish), but it really is an honor

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just to be nominated,” said Raabe. “There are so many great principals in our state, I was shocked, but really excited to be chosen.” His wife, Marlene, daughters, sons-in-laws, and grandchildren were on hand to offer their congratulations. ■ RAABE, page 3

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Apple laptops enhancing education ■ Teachers

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ast March the Technology C o m mittee of the Lennox School District proposed a 1 to 1 Initiative that would put a laptop into the hands of each of the district’s high school students. The school board approved the Initiative and this past fall each high school student was presented with a 13-inch MacBook Air. “Bringing technology into the classroom in the form of a computer for each student was just a matter of time,” said Lennox High School Principal Tim Raabe. “There is

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Technology allows Lennox High School instructor Kory Williamson to go into further depth in his subjects. He teaches government, geography and history. so much information out there that we have to have the tools to access it.” “There will be a transition period for our teachers as well as our students,” acknowledged Raabe. “Our teachers will need the time to venture out and discover what’s available to them, and then develop lessons that incorporate new materials, new strategies, and a new delivery system.”

LHS Technology Integrationist Jordan Braa agrees. “I’m here as a resource, I do one-on-one work fairly often with the staff if they have an idea,” said Braa. “We did some pre-school in-services and a couple of morning sessions. Nowhere near what I would have liked to have done.” ■ TECHNOLOGY, page 3

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for example, was given before the oath of office until William McKinley’s second inauguration, in 1897. Since then, the address has come afterward. George Washington’s second inaugural address is the shortest on record (135 words) and the 8,495-word expatiation of William Henry Harrison is the longest. Along with the address, other Inauguration Day activities include the presidential procession, a grand parade, performances by multiple celebrities (James Taylor and Beyoncé highlighted this year’s crop), and the legendary Inaugural Ball. Garnering the world’s attention for a few hours is an exciting thought, and D.C. definitely has an extra energy for inauguration. Adding an additional million people to a city, as was the case this year, also heightens the anticipa-

tion. Your correspondent was not going to miss out on the rare opportunity of being in D.C. for inauguration. Some 50,000 free tickets are given out through the offices of state senators, and I had one. The tickets grant access to a standing-room-only area on the National Mall (between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument) closer than where the other million or so visitors are situated. My observation was that to get a ticket closer than mine, one must either be “somebody”, politically speaking, or know an aforementioned “somebody”. As the big day approached, the extra energy turned electric. Charter buses streamed in from across the nation. Tour groups created a veritable crush of people at every landmark and around each corner in the heart

of the city. Bleachers were erected along the parade route, new fences sprung up like springtime shoots out of the ground, security was everywhere, and CNN broadcasted from a booth situated in the middle of it all. As I milled around the sites with my sister, who was in town specifically for inauguration, a street-crossing near the White House was closed by security. As we waited, a whirl of motorcycles, black SUVs, police cars, and an ambulance came roaring by us. Lo and behold, the President himself was in one of the SUVs smiling and waving to the crowd. No matter your opinion of our current Commanderin-Chief, being that close to such an iconic figure is exciting, to say the least. Finally, the day arrives. After a fitful sleep, I am ready to hit the subway by six in the morning. Physi-

cally, I feel not quite up to snuff, but I make a go of it anyhow. Before long, I know it is not my day. I tell my group to go on ahead without me, and I retire for the day. A stomach bug decommissioned me for one entire day, and that one day just so happened to be Inauguration Day. I may as well have been in China (not that such heretical proceedings as “democracy” would be shown on television there), because I could do nothing but watching the chilly happenings on the television from the warm couch. Alas, the day was disappointing personally- such excitement leading to such anticlimax. Nevertheless, this celebration of democracy was nearly as fulfilling to watch on a screen as it would have been to see with my own two eyes.

Another NFL season wraps Boomer Babble Grouch on the Loose up…missing it already

apologize right off for sounding like a grouchy old boomer, but that’s what I’m going to sound like. It’s the New Year, you might expect life to be gentler, kinder, perhaps more forgiving. However, I turned on the TV to see one channel completely blank and a message from the cable company on two other channels saying, “We are sorry to inform you this channel has been removed from our lineup. We are sorry for any inconvenience.” No they aren’t, there is no way they are sorry for any inconvenience. They could care less about our inconvenience. It’s inconvenient when the cable company continues to raise rates but that doesn’t seem to bother them. Oh wait, maybe the president of the cable company is sobbing right now because rates have gone up and fewer channels are available...nah, probably

not. I could go to one of those satellite dishes on the side of the house but it appears you’re communicating with aliens. Plus, there’s more fine print in their advertising than in the new health care bill. So I pick up the newspaper. Our brilliant Congress continues to attempt to destroy the economy of this country by refusing to cowboy up and do what it takes correct the economic woes by cutting spending and revising revenues. Three hundred and fifty million people in this country and this is the best representation we can muster? Balderdash! Then in the paper there was an article that U.S. airlines collected 924 million dollars in revenue (a record) from baggage check fees in three months. Oh, I’m sorry; the airlines are barely surviving because of high fuel prices. Really? Every time I see a cattle truck going down the road, I think of the U.S. airlines. Why would I think that?

Every time a person flies, they are herded through a shoot, poked, prodded, put on a plane (cattle truck) with no leg room, small seating area and fed nothing. Actually, livestock may have it better. Again, I apologize for appearing grouchy. I’m really a pretty happy person. I believe laughter is the best medicine. So let’s quit watching television, quit flying and send Congress home. Maybe the number 13 scares me. Don’t break any mirrors, walk under any ladders, or step on any cracks. Carry a rabbit’s foot and a salt shaker this year. Happy New Year! Boomer Babble – “Thoughts at Large” are written by the Boomer Babble Guys, Charles, Doug, and John with occasional help from friends. The Boomer Babble radio show is broadcast on WNAX 570 Sunday evenings at 5:00. Visit us at www. BoomerBabble.com.

hat a subit of football. per Super Joe Flacco played well Bowl. I and let’s face it, earned wanted himself a large paycheck. the Ravens to win, they did With his contract up, you and I wanted it to be close, can bet the Ravens will pay it was—thank you, power their Championship quaroutage. terback well. Prior to He completed the power 22 of his 33 outage it passes for looked as if 287 yards and the Ravens passed for were going three touchto roll away downs—take with this note Tony one. Maybe Romo—we it was the could use 34 minute some of this. Speaking of Sports delay or Flacco had maybe the help. Ed Reed Anne Homan 49ers would made a key have launched a comeback interception (predicated regardless but it made the by one of the Super Bowl FINAL game of football viewers at our house) and this season an exciting one Jacoby Jones started off the for me. second half with a record Did you just tear up a 108 yard kickoff return. little? Be honest; it’s okay, The 49ers had their fair I understand. We are now share of highlights (in the faced with the horrible second half), launching a realization that we have to huge comeback once the wait until August before lights came back on. But we will be able to watch the comeback came just another football game. short and this Cowboy fan Insert sighs, weeping, etc. was none too sad about it. But back to the game, The Niners out-scored might as well relish the last Baltimore 23-3 in the

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Teachers learn to work with new technology ■ TECHNOLOGY, from page 1

But setting up all the laptops, ipads and ipods throughout the district has left Braa little time for professional development. Braa said that setting up the laptops went smoothly; problems have been minor and have affected a very small number of students. Students and teachers are beginning their second semester using the new technology. For some teachers, it’s already making a big difference in their classrooms. Kory Williamson, who teaches high school government, geography and history, has found that it equalizes the classroom and gives him a chance to go into more depth in his subjects. “Now I can do a lot more research projects—smaller research projects, not just one larger one,” said Williamson. “They have technology right at their fingertips, so now they can look up things without having to go to the computer lab and log in and log back out.” Once the information is on the student’s computer, they can access that information whether or not they have internet service at home. “Having every kid be equal has really made a difference,” said Williamson. Williamson said that they still use textbooks as a resource. “Most are online, so kids don’t have to carry around big, bulky textbooks,” he said. “Textbooks are one resource; now we have a variety of resources at our disposal at all times.” Senior Ethan Zimmerman finds the computers to be helpful. “Even though we don’t use them constantly,” said Zimmerman, “they do make working on projects more convenient.” “Student accountability is up,” said Raabe. “Many of the textbooks and assignments are online. In many cases students can send assignments to drop boxes rather than bring a hardcopy to class. Communication between staff and students is better.” One teacher who has especially found that to be true is Debate Coach and American Literature, Jr. Composition, and Oral Communications instructor Mike Larson. “I use it every day,” he said. “I post the day’s goals and what we are going to do for the day and all of my notes.” He utilizes the computer testing, research, for blogging entries so that students can work on writing. “The biggest thing,” Larson added, “is I’m beginning to work toward ‘flipping the classroom’.”

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He explained that traditionally, classroom time is spent taking notes and gathering information and then assignments are done at home. In “flipping the classroom” the opposite occurs. The student goes over the notes and gathers information at home and does the actual work with it in class. There, if they get stumped, they have the teacher to help them. “When they can look at the rules and notes at home, we can save time in the classroom for writing and other projects,” said Larson. “That’s the biggest change I’ve noticed.” Students are also able to submit assignments electronically, so there are no more “lost assignments.” Larson said that the computers have helped students with organizational skills. “I would definitely say it’s been a huge positive,” Larson said emphatically. The coach has also found that having the laptops has made a “huge” improvement for debate. “Everything we have now is on the computer,” said Larson. “We used to have to go to tournaments with seven or eight huge tubs.” The tubs were filled with all of the printed information that the students had to find and print out. That same information can now be organized in their computers and pulled up quickly when they need it during the tournament. “The kids are so adept at it,” said Larson. “They know how to use it better than I do and they don’t have to worry about things being misplaced.” The laptops are on a three-year lease from Apple. Braa said that the students will use the computers during the school year and they will be turned in during the summer for maintenance. Each student will get their own laptop back at the beginning of the school year. Braa is hoping that they will be

CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS able to get four years out of each laptop, so the computer can stay with the student throughout his high school career. “These just don’t die,” said Braa of the AirBooks. “We may easily be able to get four years out of these; beyond that, we may have problems.” Once the laptops have been used for three or four years, the school will keep them as extras and/or use them in the middle or elementary schools. Each student pays for insurance at the beginning of the year; and if the computer does need repair, the students are responsible for the $250 deductible. If a computer needs to be sent in for repair, a student is given a loaner computer until their computer is returned. “For the most part, students have done a good job of taking care of their computers,” said Braa. The students are asked to have the laptops charged and ready to go each day. They can only download applications that are on an approved list. Teachers have classroom management software that gives them considerable control over the student’s laptop; they can restrict applications and even shut down parts of the student’s computer. “Purchasing a computer for each student was/is expensive, at least initially,” said Raabe. “Technology is to learning what fuel is to an automobile or electricity is to the home. It may cost us more than we like, but we can’t do without it. “As we become more knowledgeable about what is available to us, and we have the opportunity for training and sharing, “I see a future with significant growth in the comfort level for all our teachers in using this technology, thus making our instruction even more effective.”

Monday, February 25, 2013 and Monday, March 11, 2013 Regular Meeting @ 7 p.m. Each meeting begins at 7 p.m. with the exclusion of special meetings. Meetings are now being held in the Worthing Civic Center (American Legion Building). All meetings are open to the public except for Executive Session, which is used only to discuss legal and personnel issues.

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Worthing City Officials Eric Saugstad, Mayor: 270-2614, Darren Van Houten, Public Utilities: 212-4908, publicutilities@cityofworthing.com Todd Gannon, Public Works: 254-3229, publicworks@cityofworthing.com Troy Larson, Finance & Revenue: 201-6644, financeandrevenue@cityofworthing.com Carrie McDannel, Public Safety: (605) 941-0665, publicsafety@cityofworthing.com Jeff Tanner, City Administrator: 372-4113, jeff@cityofworthing.com Kay Heiberger, Finance Officer: 372-4113, financeoffficer@cityofworthing.com Jake Sees, Maintenance Lead, 251-4555, jake@cityofworthing.com Marie Albertson, Administrative Assistant/Utility Assistant, marie@cityofworthing.com Jason Schroder, Zoning Administrator: 941-2751

Municipalities announce vacancies Municipalities and the local school board announced their notice of vacancies this week.In Worthing, one Commissioner spot will be open to election. That position is for a three-year term and is currently held by Carrie McDannel. Two seats are opening up on the Lennox School Board. Those seats are currently held by Merris Miller and Nancy Nelson. Both are for three year terms. Circulation of nominating petitions for all of the above positions began Friday, Jan. 25 and filed in the respective business offices by Feb. 22.

Raabe named 2013 Outstanding Secondary Principal of the Year ■ RAABE, page 3

“Education has been his life,” said Marlene. “It’s always been for the kids.” Indeed, Raabe has spent a majority of his life in education. This is his 41st year in education—all in the Lennox District. “I actually student taught in the high school in the spring of 1972,” said Raabe. “I was then in Worthing from 1972-1986. I taught high school social studies and was assistant girls basketball coach from 1986-1995. I was activities director from 1995-2000. While serving as AD, I became the LE/ LWC MS principal from 1996-2004. I moved to high

school principal in 2004.” “His greatest joy is to see his kids succeed after high school,” said his wife. Raabe confirmed that. “Seeing students walk across the stage at graduation. I’ve been around long enough to have seen the students grow up from their elementary years to become successful young adults. “There’s also great satisfaction having someone who didn’t complete their high school education with the rest of the class, but had the determination to work at it, earn their diploma. “Just seeing students being successful at any en-

deavor is rewarding.” Raabe admits that working with students has certainly had its challenges. “You just have to understand that all kids are different and are still growing physically and emotionally,” he said. “That can make for an interesting day.” He also has the challenges of keeping up with the changes in the state educational system, “finding the time to become knowledgeable in the changes and the time to work with teachers who have to implement the changes.” “Tim Raabe does an excellent job as principal at LHS,” said Mayer. “I have

enjoyed working with him, and find him to be an excellent leader. He is most deserving of the award.” “One doesn’t receive this award without great support from the staff, students, and parents,” said Raabe. “I feel that the Lennox School District is a great place to educate students. It starts with a supportive Board of Education that has always considered what is in the best interests of the students; continues right through a professional staff that has a tremendous work ethic and is not afraid to try new strategies if it could improve student learning; to parents that support the school and

staff in what we are trying to accomplish; to the students that understand the importance of a high school education.” Raabe will officially be given his award by the South Dakota Secondary Principal’s Association at a future

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Above: Lennox High School Principal Tim Raabe was surprised on Friday morning to be announced the 2013 South Dakota Secondary Principal of the Year. At left, he speaks to the student body.

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Family Reading Night set for Feb. 25 Worthing Elementary will hold Family Reading Night on Monday, Feb. 25. The evening will be broken into sessions in the classrooms. Kids and parents who attend sessions will receive a free book at the end of the evening.

Worthing Kindergarten Round-up to be held Kindergarten Round-up will be held in Worthing on Thursday, Mar. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Mar. 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parents are urged to come into the Worthing school to sign up their child for 2013-2014 Kindergarten and receive immunization forms and other documents. Students must be five years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2013 to be age eligible. Kindergarten students do not need to attend the round up with their parents. A Kindergarten Screening will be held Apr. 4 and 5. More information will follow.

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Worthing Students honored for exhibiting fairness The Worthing Elementary students pictured above were selected by their classmates for exhibiting fairness. Students include: Kindergarten Jenna Duncan; first grader Landon Atkins; second grader Gabrielle Olson; third grader Eve Bunkers; fourth grader Madison Palmer; and fifth grader Will Daugherty.

The Worthing Park and Rec Department is looking for volunteers this summer to coach summer baseball/softball/t-ball (all age groups. Volunteers are need by Mar. 15. Call or text Crystal Jacobson at 605940-4653.

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Steak N Shake brings in a crowd It was a happy crowd at the Lennox Band Booster’s Annual Steak N Shake last Saturday night. The food was great. The music was great. And the crowd loved it! Sunshine Foods catered the event this year, offering a choice between steak and bacon-wrapped chicken breast. A salad, baked potato and home-made dessert rounded out the meal. Todd Shuman, manager/owner of Sunshine Foods, said it was one of the best events he’s ever catered. “The music was so great to listen to while we worked,” he said. Despite the Saturday snowfall, over 450 people attended the event.

Worthing fourth and fifth graders enjoy Star Lab The fourth and fifth graders at Worthing Elementary took a close up look at the night sky inside this Star Lab rented from the Old Courthouse Museum. While studying about how our night sky appears to look different due to the rotation of the Earth, the students were able to locate the main constellations in the sky. A leader from the museum told about the history and myths that were believed by

early astronomers. They were able to look at the winter season sky to understand that at different seasons we see different sets of constellations. “It was a unique and learning experience,” said Worthing Elementary Principal Kym Johnston. “A big thank you goes to the Worthing PTT for funding this innovative way to study about our Solar System!”

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ACADEMIC HONORS, 3.000 - 3.499 Freshmen Angel Bird, Crystal Cordell, Dylan Hyronimus, Naylah Johnson, Hunter Kjose, Breanna Kruid, Jacob Lackas, Jacob Landon, Taber Lee, Allison Lefers, Lawton Luke, Maranda McLaren, Samuel Metivier, John Oldenkamp, Masen Oltmanns, Mitchell Peters, Shelby Vinson Sophomores Cameron Abbas, Connor Abbas, Dylan Abraham, Isaac Burma, Tabbitha Conner, Monica Eli, Kenzi Hartman, Jacob Heisinger, Bennett Hurley, Zachary Kaderabek, Jared Kroeger, Christopher Oltmanns, Jayden Peery, Corissa Petrich, Cassidy Phen, Creighton Raabe, Alanna Ragle, Kolby Reinke, Christopher Stokke, Grant Sweeter, Adam Wentz, Mikaela Wipf Juniors Kale Bossman, Amanda Covert, Dereck DeVries, Paige Edwards, Mariah Halverson, Jessica Herrboldt, Kenadi Javers, Jessica Jellema, Kaitlyn Johnson, Danielle Kost, John Morgan, Jacob Schneiderman, Shelby Schoffelman, Samantha Smidt, Shannon Swenson, Carly VanDenBosch, Rachel West Seniors Melisa Anderson, Josephine Eli, Brandon Erickson, Marissa Ford, Joshua Goeman, Jason Haan, Tyler Harms, Samantha Hladky, Lindsey Ihnen, Max Jacobson, Jena Jorgensen, Zachary Koosman, Kayla Kruse, Alexander Lane, Taylor Lawrence, Tira Serr, Megan Stewart, Haley Tate, Logan Wentz, Carissa Wunder

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Middle School Second Quarter Honor Roll 6th Grade Mr. McLouth A—Brock Anderson, Isabel Coady, Quincy Ihnen, Taylor Kuper, Zachery Leisinger, Chevy Levene, Elizabeth Rezac, Britain Smith, Shawna Therkildsen B—Robert Boysen, Bailey Cramer, Jaetin DeCou, Braden Dose, James Halverson, Michaela Jaspring, Garrett Knock, Brooklynn Paulson, Mitchell Rust, Blayne Wallenstein, Raymond Williams, Joseph Zacher 6th Grade Mr. Sattler A—Zachary Baumert, Jenna Bruns, Emily Buse, Jayden Gayle, Jared Graber, JD Kirchner, Kaleb Lunstra, Jack Nordmann, Hunter Peters, Riley Peters, Nathan Renz, Kendra Stien, Bree VanMeeteren, Logan VanRuler, Madison Wentz, Camden Wulf, Isabel Young B — G r a nt E d w a r d s , Nicholas Ihnen, Sydney Marquardt, Dawsyn Moroz, Cheyanne Paweltzki, Brock

Schroeder, Morgan Wipf 6th Grade Mr. Bahnson A—Cooper Benning, Leslie Fillipi, Bailey Fodness, Zachary Foss, Tyson Stoebner, Whitney Weischedel, Delaney Wrange B—Maxwell Arkema, Aricka Niezwaag, Samara Nordmann, Miranda Rabine, Kami Spring, Hunter Stroud, Noah Talatzko, Titan VanderWaerdt, Clay Vinson, Zachary Wipf 7th Grade Mrs. Diede A—Zachary Bultena, Rachel Jensen, Tatum Musser, Samuel Osborn B—Ethan Gilbert, Benjamin Goeman, Joseph Meyer, Elizabeth Reiss, Emma Roths, Jessica Schneiderman, Jessica Symens, Joshua VanHouten, Rachel VanNingen, Tadan Wilson 7th Grade Mr. McVey A—Megan Hinker, Sarah Kroeger, Callie Luke B—Holdyn Breck, Mia Cramer, Ahna Groen, Janne Johnson, Sean Kelley, Hunt-

er Nordman, Drew Plucker, Alex Ruud, Elizabeth Steever, Addison Stubbe 7th Grade Mrs. Raabe B—Maxwell Bultena, Shawn Florey, Jordyn Hovaldt, Grace Kidd, Parker King, Kip Kuper, Emma Mechels, Tiffany Plimpton, Dawson Smit, Lucas Steever, Taylor Stroschein, Karissa West, Charles Wittrock 8th Grade Mr. Kruse A— Ab by Ab r a h a m , Tessa Friese, Hannah Hagena, Jennifer Kruid, CarLee Mechels, Mason Meyer, Rachel Odland, Abbie Strasser, Corissa Sweeter B—Whitley Barr, Jessica Birgholtz, Megan Cramer, Kaitlin Gundvaldson, Cole Halouska, Daniel Jaspring, Brendan Langbehn, Maddie Lauters, Sarah Logan, Ethan Olson, Toni Serr, Amanda Timmerman, Olivia Young, Kyle Zimmer 8th Grade Mr. Bryan A—Maisey Bainbridge, Samantha Haan, Dylan

Hanisch, Jordanna Kruse, Sydney Mechels, Haley Mendel, Andrew Paulson, Braedon Wallenstein B—Baylee Abraham, Amber Decker, Zachary Dobson, Shelby Geiken, Devon Jongeling, Matthew Klingbile, Leonard Meyer, Juliee Scott, Timi Serr, Brock Stien, Katie Top, Samantha VanGelder, Laurie Waldner, Violet Williamson 8th Grade Mr. Fodness/ Miss Wollman A—Ethan Cinco, Brooke Ehlers, Miranda Hall, Austin Odland, Brandon Rupp, Taylor Smidt, Courtney Weeldreyer, Matthew Wolf, Alison Ziegler, Alyssa Zirpel B—Logan Barr, Catherine Daugherty, Jymira Devlin, Julia Gesling, Riley Gillihan, Erika Hofer, Kaleb Klock, Marshall McLaren, Bailey Nelson, Haley Reinholt, MiKayla Smit, Wesley Weischedel, Jacob Ziegler

Worthing’s safe route grant approved at school board meeting The Lennox School District Board of Education met Monday, Jan. 14th Board members were honored for School Board Recognition week with goodies, cards and a heartfelt thank from Superintendent Dr. Robert Mayer on behalf of the staff. He said, “There’s no glory… no money, and always someone to tell you how to do it; but we appreciate what you do and the attitude you bring to the job.” Financial reports were approved as presented. Under the superintendent’s report Mayer updated the board on district security. Citing the recent school shooting in Newtown, CT Mayer said it was a good time to review. He said they are working with local law enforcement officials. Under the legislative update Mayer said that there is a bill being introduced to say teachers can carry guns. Mayer said the bill didn’t make any sense, referred to it as “insanity.” “Soldiers and police officers are trained in that,” Mayer said, “It would be a huge risk... it doesn’t make any sense the way it appears.” Board member Sandy Poppenga agreed, saying “I can’t believe the public would support anything like that.” In other legislative news, Mayer said, “We are not going to see what we saw last year. We are not going to see that reform from the governor. He says he is listening to the voters. We expect a 3% increase per student in state aid. We don’t know about the federal changes because of the fiscal cliff deal. Things will be in a state of flux for awhile.” Mayer mentioned the school cal-

endar, asking if Board members have received any parent input. Hearing none, Mayer said he would present the calendar to the Board in February. The scoreboard project is ready to be presented. Mayer asked the Board to call a special meeting next Monday, Jan. 21 for the purpose of presenting the scoreboard proposal. Worthing Elementary Principal Kym Johnston gave an update to the board on the AdvancEd Accreditation procedure. Accreditation is a set of rigorous protocols and research-based processes for evaluating the entire school district. Johnston said the final step coming up in March will be the external review visit. Prior to this visit though, Johnston has been gathering all of the data that the visiting review team will sift through in the six weeks prior. Johnston said, “We are trying to embrace the process and glean from it, what we are doing well and what we can improve on.” Participation in the PDC (Professional Development Center) Program was approved by board members after Mayer presented the guidelines that will be used for selection. Mayer said he introduced the concept to teachers on Jan. 2 and had positive feedback. This is the program that allows teachers in the district to attend the University of South Dakota for a continuing degree while mentoring a PDC teacher that has taken their spot in the district. The teachers who participate get full salary and benefits, but pay their own tuition which is at a 2/3 discount. One of the most important features of

the PDC is the focus on graduate degrees as an impetus for professional growth. All PDC teachers and mentors are enrolled in advanced degree programs at USD during their PDC year. Mayer said, “This is a positive move for our staff. Thank you.” Also discussed was the teacher induction/mentoring program. The biggest question in the program is compensation. Poppenga said, “It’s a great concept, but we need to see what kind of money we are talking before approval.” The board determined it would be given attention when details on compensation was negotiated. The resignation of Scott Meyer High School Social Studies Teacher was approved with an assessment of a $1000 early resignation fee. The audit report was accepted. The School Board election was set for April 9, 2013. Locations would be the middle school in Lennox, Worthing Civic Center in Worthing and the Chancellor elementary building in Chancellor. Mayer said, “It is our thought that it will be the last time we hold voting in Chancellor. Board members whose terms are up include Merris Miller and Nancy Nelson. Worthing’s safe route to schools grant was approved. The board recognized the baseball team as a club sport. Two open enrollments approved. The Board then went into executive session for the purpose to discuss advice from legal council and discussion of personnel.

Scoreboard project approved by school board During the special meeting of the Lennox School District board of education on Jan. 24, members approved the proposal presented for a new scoreboard and message board system as presented by Marcia Hendrickson, from the LHS Booster Club and Rich Luther, LHS Activities Director. In discussion it was said that two of the main anchors, or top sponsors would be

Security State Bank, of Chancellor and Wilson Trailer Sales of Lennox. Jerry’s Auto Sales was also mentioned as a partner. Other businesses named were possibilities. Another decision to be made was choosing Sanford or Orthopedic Institute for athletic training. In the proposal for supporting the scoreboard Sanford was proposing a sponsor-

ship contract that included $75,000, while Orthopedic Institute’s proposal was $100,000. Citing that Orthopedic Institute is the current athletic trainer used by the District and having no problems, the Board saw no reason not to continue with Orthopedic Institute. It was a unanimous decision to go ahead with the scoreboard project as pre-

sented. It was also decided to sign with Orthopedic Institute for an athletic training agreement for ten years. The final action was to approve a $200,000 line of credit with Security State Bank. Business Manager Angela Arlt said that it was with the intention it will be turned into a loan when more is known on the financing of the scoreboard.

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Braeden Ellingson dies at age 18 Braeden M. Ellingson, 18, of Worthing, SD passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. Braeden Michael Ellingson was born April 12, 1994 in Sioux Falls to parents Mike and Lori (Dougherty) Ellingson. He was raised and attended school in Dell Rapids, graduating from Dell Rapids High School in 2012. While in school he participated in wrestling and football. He helped Dell Rapids High School win two State A Football Championships. Braeden enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially if it included hunting, fishing, racing quads, snowboarding or skateboarding. He was always very dedicated to his projects and passions. He was employed at Wilson Trailers and had planned to become a journeyman electrician.

Students named to SDSU’s Dean’s List

Grateful for having shared his life are is parents, Lori (Charles) Atkins, Worthing and Mike (Julie) Ellingson, Dell Rapids; siblings, Tim, Lindsey, Steve, John, Meagan (Brandon), Ashley (Bryan), Breean, Sarah, Payton, Austin and Logan; grandparents, Marcie Ellingson, Francis and Betty Marso, Sharon Stordahl and Dwayne and Jerene Atkins; numerous aunts; uncles; nieces; cousins; other relatives and friends and his Black Lab, Oops. Braeden was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Howard Ellingson, Arlen Stordahl and Roger Dougherty and uncle, Dan Ellingson.

Frislie honored for 44 years of service on Lincoln Conservation District Board John Frislie, Lincoln Conservation District Supervisor, has retired December 31, 2012, after serving 44 years on the district board. The Lincoln Conservation District wishes to thank John for his many contributions to the resource conservation efforts in Lincoln County over the past 44 years. Pictured above with John Frislie is Merlyn Rennich, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

BROOKINGS, SD The following students from the area have been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence during the Fall 2012 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s eight colleges,students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students with an asterisk received a perfect 4.0 grade point average. College of Arts & Science— Rachel Gibbons*, Worthing SD; College of Engineering— Eric Stearns, Worthing SD

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Criminal Justice Initiative one of the Legislative session nearing midpoint; highest priorities for Gov. Daugaard Senate Bill 84 would form boxing commission

he 4th week of the primarily because of the scilegislative session entific experiments that are was highlighted currently going on at the old in the house by the over- Homestake Mine. Physicists whelming passage of the from all over the world come Criminal Justice Initiative, to the Lead- Deadwood site clearly one of the to involve highest priorities in t he m the session for Gov. selves in Daugaard. This highly measure has been sophisextensively covered ticated in the daily media work on so I will not go over small subthat again in this atomic brief column. For particles me the key fact was k now as that it was passed neutrinos. REPRESENTATIVE with such strong This proJIM BOLIN bipartisan support. posed edIn the entire legisucational lature, only nine members expansion will allow South voted “No” to this proposal Dakota students the opthat emphasizes treatment portunity to work on these and probation over jail time projects at the highest level. for non-violent offenses. I We will have to see if this was supportive of this leg- expansion of educational islation. opportunities will survive In the Appropriation and be funded for this next committee, we heard from year. the Board of Regents and the One key advance for vetnew Dept of Veteran’s Af- erans was the approval in the fairs. The Regent’s, citizens house of authorization for a appointed by the governor new veteran’s facility in Hot from all regions of the state, Springs. Over one hundred want to begin a new doctoral years ago South Dakota program in physics. This is established a home for vet-

erans. At that time, most veterans were from the Civil War. That institution has survived, but many of its facilities are now outdated and inadequate. South Dakota, along with the Veteran’s Administration, is moving ahead with plans to build a new facility for veterans in Hot Springs. This needed advance is moving forward and if approved in the Senate will be a key accomplishment of this session. This coming week in appropriations, we will hear from social services and discuss possible expansion of Medicaid, one matter of some controversy before the legislature. Please note that two public meetings will be held this week on February 9th... the first at 10 am in Elk Point at the city hall and then at 1:00 pm in Beresford at the Bridges. I hope to see many citizens in attendance. Please do not hesitate to contact me: Mail: Rep. Jim Bolin, State Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501, e-mail: rep.bolin@state.sd.us or jwbolin@ gmail.com

e are nearing lic Safety Improvement Act. the midpoint This initiative focuses on of session and rehabilitation and helping there is a lot to folks get off report. Here are drugs. some of the highAs we lights: implement Public Safety the plan Reform we will see Governor more superDaugaard provision and posed some maless incarjor changes to ceration. public safety at One of the the beginning of key elesession. The rements of the SENATOR forms he spoke legislation DAN LEDERMAN of were embodprovides ied in SB 70 and non-violent delivered some offenders of the most significant alternatives to lengthy jail changes to our criminal stays by committing to strict justice systems we have conditions of release. ever seen. Boxing Commission SB 70 was a culmina- Formed tion of work over the last This week Senate Bill year by the Criminal Justice 84 passed the senate which Task Force. The committee would allow the creation had representatives from of a South Dakota Athletic all three branches of state Commission to provide sugovernment. The commit- pervision of kickboxing, tee worked with Governor boxing, mixed martial arts Daugaard and Chief Justice competitions, and sparring Gilbertson to form the Pub- exhibitions in the state.

South Dakota has seen a marked increase in these types of competitions. If passed, this bill will regulate the sport and require insurance for sponsors, medical aid on site, and the proper training of officials and organizers. School Sentinel Bill After passing the house with bi-partisan support, the school sentinel bill makes its way to the senate. If passed, this bill would give school boards the option to allow security guards or trained school staff and teachers to be armed on school grounds. Many school districts - especially in rural areas - are far from sheriff departments or police stations. and do not have the resources to pay for security guards. This bill provides an option for schools to develop their own protection. The measure allows school boards to decide if they want to implement a program or not and provides ultimate local control.

Bipartisan approach seen this year during S.D. Legislature ing, including addressing infrastructure and housing. Sen. Russell Olson, RWentworth, noted that having good infrastructure is “a big component” in attracting or expanding business in an area. Preventing an existing business from closing, Brown added, “is almost as big a win” as creating something new. Rep. Tim Rave, R-Baltic, mentioned a “highly emotional” topic for the session is allowing school boards to hire a school sentinel to protect students and personnel from attack. “No guns hasn’t worked so well either,” Rave said, so this bill opens the door for discussion. The next day that bill, HB1087, narrowly passed the House Education Committee and was sent to the House floor for the following week. Republican House Leader David Lust, Rapid City, said his top priority is to “not enact bad legislation” and protect what is already in place. Lust also said it should be noted that this year’s Legislature is “tinkering around” with several so-called Open Government issues. He said it was credible that with all of the big changes in recent years, what is left now is fine tuning things. The issues, he said, were “not trivial, but not paramount.” Several of the bills were killed in committee the previous day, despite having been the product of a summer study group.

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State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle report a more bipartisan approach to their work this year during the S.D. Legislature. “Three weeks into the legislative session,” said Democratic House Leader Bernie Hunhoff, Yankton, said, and “this is the best bipartisan discussion in years.” Hunhoff said everyone has seen the “dysfunctional” situation in Washington and “all 105 have come back and said ‘that won’t be us.’” Republican Senator Corey Brown, Gettysburg, agreed with the assessment, noting that everyone had watched the inability of Congress to get anything done and “folks got fed up with that… and they don’t want South Dakota to operate like that.” Rep. Julie Bartling, Democratic leader from Platte, agreed, noting that she had “seen so much more openness and willingness to talk” than the last time she had served in the Legislature. Legislative leaders from both parties, respectively, spoke with members of the South Dakota Newspaper Association on a number of topics when they met in Pierre Jan. 24. Brown, however, did not hold out hope that there would be any major changes or new initiatives coming out of the session. He cautioned that look-

ing at the proposed budget, giving 3 percent raises to state employees, Medicare providers and schools would take care of 75 percent of the budget. Leaving less than $1 million to be expended, Brown said, “probably does not allow room for major changes.” Hunhoff said three big areas are education, economic development and healthcare. A fourth, corrections, is being addressed with a comprehensive overhaul of how minor offenders are rehabilitated. Following the news conference, the Senate passed that bill, the South Dakota Public Safety Improvement Act, sending it on to the House for its consideration. Senate Democratic Leader Jason Frerichs, Wilmot, said there are at least four different bills this session that deal with various economic development programs. The key, however, he said, is to “find that funding source outside of the general fund (for those bills).” He called it a “guiding principle, along with transparency.” Brown said there is a misconception that economic development is a big company relocating in South Dakota, while “80-90 percent of economic development doesn’t occur like that.” This year’s session has several pieces of legislation to consider that would be helpful to smaller businesses locating or expand-

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