CONFERENCE RECAP
SDML HALL OF FAME 2021 INDUCTEES The SDML Hall of Fame honors elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years. Inductees were recognized during the annual conference on Oct. 7 at the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award Luncheon.
SUE FALCONER
ARLINGTON | 26 YEARS Sue has worked with the Arlington community for over 50 years in various areas. Being a graduate of Arlington High School, she has been in charge of several All-School Reunions. Shortly after graduation, Sue began working at Citizens State Bank in a variety of departments for 24 years. Sue then took over as Finance Officer with the City of Arlington where she has served for over 26 years. Sue is an active member at Badger Lutheran Church where she served as Sunday School superintendent and music director for 30 years. She is currently the financial secretary and a member of the choir. Sue is the proud mother of four and grandmother of five. She spends her spare time in bleachers cheering them on in various activities. Sue plans to retire in the spring.
DANIEL WALDNER
BADGER | 35 YEARS Daniel F. Waldner retired from the Town of Badger, SD, in May 2021 after 35 years of service. In 1972 Dan moved to Badger and became a volunteer fireman. He began a 15-year term as Badger Town Treasurer in 1986. In 2001, Dan was elected to the Badger Town Board as Council Trustee and served in that capacity for 20 years. In addition to his Town Board duties, Dan could often be found helping maintain the “neat little town” with its sewer, roads, potholes, dump ground, schoolhouse sump pump, and Christmas lights. In May 2021, the Badger Town Board honored Dan with an open house retirement party, complete with a dinner and live band.
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COLLEEN ANDERSON
BELLE FOURCHE | 20 YEARS Colleen has been a dedicated team member of the Belle Fourche Rec Center since 2001. Colleen started as a group fitness instructor and has stepped into many roles over the years. She was involved in Camp Oasis as a program aide and coordinator, and most recently has filled in as building manager. Colleen’s loyalty, willingness to help, and her reliable and kind personality help to make our center successful. We are very grateful for Colleen and all she does to serve our community.
SCOTT KELLOGG
CUSTER | 21 YEARS Scott was hired as the inter-department opperator for the City of Custer in April of 2001. He was promoted to Public Works Supervisor in October of 2006 and is set to retire in February of 2022. Scott has been busy passing his years of knowledge down to the crew.
ROBERT MORRISON
CUSTER | 24 YEARS After serving as public works director with the City of Custer for 24 years, Bob retired in January of 2020. Bob was involved in many organizations such as the Custer YMCA, SDWWA, SDWARN, SBHWS, and more. Bob is greatly appreciated for the support, dedication and knowledge given to the Public Works Department over the years.
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