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Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting a Success A big thank you to the almost 90 members who joined the Chamber at our Annual Meeting Dec. 4. We appreciate all the support we have received from our members over the past years. For those of you who couldn’t make it, here are a few highlights: The event was hosted at the Meadow Barn and catered by Big J’s Roadhouse. A highlight of the evening was recognizing our 2018 award winners: Big Business of the Year (25+employees)—Fareway Stores Small Business of the Year— Harrisburg Ace Hardware Citizen of the Year— Superintendent Jim Holbeck with the Harrisburg School District 41-2
all you do for the Harrisburg community! Guest speaker, Mark Slade, regional director at the South Dakota Small Business Development Center in Sioux Falls, spoke to the crowd about helping small businesses from idea to completion and beyond. Contact Mark at SBDC if you are thinking about starting a business and need help knowing where to start. Or, if you have a business and would like to continue growing it, they can Big Business of the Year - Fareway Stores help with that, too. Their website is: https://sdbusinesshelp.com/ Again, thank you to all the Chamber members for your continued support. We appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to continuing our partnership in 2019!
Congratulations to all our award recipients. And, thank you for
Schools, Business, & Community: Harrisburg is Better Together As Harrisburg School District continues developing partnerships with businesses and community entities to provide students with experiences in a wide range of careers within a variety of industries, exciting developments are coming together. Stay tuned to local news and the district’s website for new career training opportunities for our Tigers! The expansion of our Career & Technical Education Program will increase student awareness of career opportunities in their own community and meet South Dakota’s growing demand for a skilled workforce.
Do you know of a business struggling to find qualified employees? Contact us to be a part of a growing list of business partners who are ready to teach our Tigers how to earn their stripes in a profession their interest.
Small Business of the Year Harrisburg Ace Hardware
Visit our website to explore our Business Partnerships page at bit.ly/TigerBiz, email our Innovative Programs Director Travis.Lape@k12.sd.us or call at 743-2567 extension 3392. We thank you for your consideration, and for helping to strengthen relationships among Harrisburg students, schools, businesses and the community.
Citizen of the Year Jim Holbeck, Superintendent, Harrisburg School District 41-2
Happy New Year!
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Upcoming Events THU JAN 3, 2019 7pm Bball: Girls vs. Mitchell , HHS SAT JAN 5, 2019
City Contact
Information Mayor:
Julie Burke-Van Luvanee 605-767-5012
9am Wrestling: Boys vs. Brandon Valley , Brandon Valley HS
Public Safety
The City of Harrisburg contracts with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. In case of an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency calls, dial 605-764-2664 for dispatch.
MON JAN 7, 2019
Keep your garage doors closed at night and when not at home. If you keep your vehicle outside, keep it locked.
6pm City Council Meeting, Liberty School Community Room 6pm Gymnastics: Girls vs. Brookings, Yankton, Wings Gymnastics Academy
Speed limits in residential areas are 20 mph, please remember to SLOW DOWN.
6pm Planning Commission Meeting 7pm Bball: Boys vs. Brookings , Brookings HS 7pm Bball: Girls vs. Brookings , HHS
MayorJulie@Harrisburgsd.gov
Reminder: Any chance of two inches of snow or blowing snow may trigger a snow alert, all vehicles should be removed from city streets to avoid ticketing and towing!!
Ward I Alderperson:
WED JAN 9, 2019
Ryan Berg
HELP!Line Center is available 24 hrs. a day/7 days a week for any personal or family crisis. Dial 211
TUE JAN 8, 2019
11:30am Senior Wednesday @ 518 Marketplace 6pm Park Board Meeting
ryan.berg@ Harrisburgsd.gov
THU JAN 10, 2019
605-767-5006
6:30pm Library Board Meeting FRI JAN 11, 2019 All day End Q2/Semester I
Kevin Maxwell
SAT JAN 12, 2019
kevin.maxwell@harrisburgsd.gov
9am PJs & Pancakes @ 518 Marketplace 10am Wrestling: Boys vs. @ HHS 12pm Gymnastics: Girls vs. Pierre , Pierre HS 7pm Bball: Girls vs. TBA , Sanford Pentagon
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TUE JAN 15, 2019 7pm Bball: Boys vs. SF Roosevelt , SF Roosevelt HS 7pm Bball: Girls vs. Brandon Valley , HHS
Ward II Alderperson:
WED JAN 16, 2019
Joe Stonesifer
11:30am Senior Wednesday @ 518 Marketplace
605-767-5007
THU JAN 17, 2019 5 pm Wrestling: Boys vs. Mitchell, Yankton , Mitchell HS 6pm Gymnastics: Girls vs. Wagner , Wagner HS
joe.stonesifer@Harrisburgsd.gov Ryan Olson ryan.olson@Harrisburgsd.gov
FRI JAN 18, 2019
605-767-5034
7pm Bball: Boys vs. SF Washington , SF Washington HS
CodeRED is a FREE emergency notification service provided to all residents within City of Harrisburg that will notify you of emergency information through phone calls, text messages, emails, social media and the CodeRED Mobile Alert app. The system will be used to keep you informed of local events that may immediately impact your safety. As a local resident, the City of Harrisburg encourages you to take action and register your cell phone for this service and verify your home location during the enrollment process so we may target notifications that directly impact your home or business.
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SAT JAN 19, 2019 9 am Wrestling: Boys vs. Chamberlain , Chamberlain Armory 2:30pm Bball: Boys vs. Pierre , HHS MON JAN 21, 2019 All day Martin Luther King Day - All City Offices Closed Tue Jan 22, 2019 6pm City Council Meeting, Liberty School Community Room 6:15pm Bball: Girls vs. Huron , Huron Arena 8pm Bball: Boys vs. Huron, Huron Arena WED JAN 23, 2019 11:30am Senior Wednesday @ 518 Marketplace THU JAN 24, 2019
Council Meetings: City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Liberty School Board Room unless announced otherwise. If a meeting falls on a City holiday, typically the meeting will be rescheduled for another date. City Website: harrisburgsd.gov @HarrisburgSoDak
6pm Wrestling: Boys vs. Aberdeen Central, Watertown (SD) , Aberdeen Civic Arena
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301 E Willow Street 605-743-5872
7pm Bball: Boys vs. Watertown (SD) , HHS SAT JAN 26, 2019
Monday – Thursday – 7am – 5pm Fridays – 8am – 12pm
9am Wrestling: Boys @ Brookings HS 10am Gymnastics: Girls vs. Deuel , Deuel Gymnastics Center 10am Snowman Decorating @ 518 Marketplace 7pm Bball: Girls vs. Watertown (SD), Watertown HS
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MON JAN 28, 2019 7pm Bball: Girls vs. SF Washington , HHS 7 pm One Act Performance, HHS- Commons - East, HHS- PAC TUE JAN 29, 2019 7pm Bball: Boys vs. O'Gorman , HHS 7 pm One Act Performance, HHSCommons - East, HHS- PAC WED JAN 30, 2019 11:30am Senior Wednesday @ 518 Marketplace 1pm Historical Harrisburg Lecture Marketplace
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Church Directory Harrisburg Food Pantry NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS 203 Prairie St in Harrisburg 3803 S Western Ave. Sioux Falls
6101 S Charger Circle Sioux Falls
204 Grand Avenue Harrisburg
Sundays, 10AM
Sunday Services: 8:30AM, 10:00AM and 11:30AM.
Sundays: 9AM Traditional, 10:20AM Contemporary
Hours of operation: Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1st and 3rd Thursday from 10:00 AM – noon Contact: Lanette Schmidt (605) 929-0599 harrisburgareafoodpantry@yahoo.com Thank you to all of the wonderful fund raising projects held during the holidays to benefit the Food Pantry. What a great boost to the New Year!
Chapel/Office: 220 S. Cliff Avenue, Suite #126 Harrisburg
Immediate needs are paper products, canned tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
Sunday Mass: Harrisburg High School, 1300 W Willow Street Daily Mass: Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 4:30pm Shalom Lutheran Church 1000 E Maple. St. Sunday 9:30am @ HHS PAC
1000 E Maple Street Harrisburg
Visit our website for times and location: www.thetableofgrace.org
Sunday 9AM Sunday School 10:10AM
Donations can be dropped at the pantry during normal hours of operation, left in the donation box in front of the building or dropped at Meraki Salon on Willow Street in Harrisburg. Monetary donations are a wonderful resource for the Pantry. It enables us to stock items that are in short supply. Donations can be mailed to the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, PO Box 456, Harrisburg, SD Special arrangements can be made by calling (605) 929-0599.
518 Marketplace: Harrisburg’s Unique One-Stop Shop PAM HARRIS
In April of 2018 when Pam Harris opened her take and bake meal business Emer-GenZ Eats & Treats she knew that to be successful, she would need to have a convenient pickup location and customer friendly hours. As the business continued to grow, she determined that a store-front location that was easily accessible with customer friendly hours would be the ideal solution, however, to lease a space and be open during prime hours wouldn’t be profitable or possible on her own. After researching small business types, Pam determined that opening an emporium style store front where complementary businesses shared space, employees, and other supportive services could be the solution. Through word of mouth and Facebook posts she reached out to anyone who might have similar needs and constraints and started to interview interested parties. The criteria for the partnership was small business owners who needed limited space, would be complementary in services and/or retail products, bring new or enhanced businesses to Harrisburg, and be willing to work collaboratively to cover all nonemployee costs, hours, potentially employees, and all the other responsibilities of a business. From that vision, five businesses owners from the Harrisburg area became the 518 Marketplace. On October 27th the entrepreneurs opened Emer-GenZ Eats & Treats, White Barn Charm (owner Sarah Manthey), Gravel Road Blend
Shop which is the newest business at the 518 Marketplace. Owner Nena Dyce has ready-made arrangements or will custom make anything you need. Nena provides delivery service for your flowers, balloons, or gifts in the Harrisburg and Sioux Falls areas.
and Gravel Road Boutique & Décor (owners Shanon and Dusty Abrahamson), and Not Just Cupcakes by Jen (owner Jen McVay) in the 518 Marketplace. Recently “NBM Flower Shop” (owner Nena Dyce) joined the 518 Marketplace partnership. If you haven’t yet visited the 518 Marketplace, you won’t believe the beautiful transformation and uniqueness of the space, and the one-stop shopping and convenience of the store. Whether you are just looking for a relaxing place to enjoy a coffee drink, lunch, breakfast (on Saturdays and Sundays) grab a take-out meal, do some shopping, or have a gathering or meeting, the 518 Marketplace should be your next stop.
White Barn Charm owner Sarah Manthey has beautifully refurbished and up-cycled painted furniture and décor, unique items for your home or business, and gift items and cards for the special people in your life. Shanon and Dusty Abrahamson brought a coffee house atmosphere to the Marketplace with Gravel Road Blend. These two certified baristas serve up not only coffee and other specialty drinks, but also sell Flyboy Donuts and offer daily lunch specials. Relax in front of the fireplace or grab one of the tables to meet with friends, study, do business, or just hang out. If you are into the rustic furniture and décor trend, you will want to pay a visit to their second business Gravel Road Boutique & Décor
where you can find hand-made furniture and décor as well as unique items for gifts or your home. Looking for some professionally made baked goods, desserts, a specialty cake, cupcakes, cake pops, Asian lunch specials, or breakfast on the weekends? Jen McVay from Not Just Cupcakes has you covered. Whether you need a cake for a birthday, graduation, wedding or other event, Jen can turn your dream into a decadent work of art. If you are looking for fresh flowers, balloons, table or wall floral arrangements for your home or office, décor items and gifts, gift wrapping, wedding, prom, holidays, and other events look no further than the NMB Flower
Lastly, if you love home cooked meals, but can’t or don’t like to cook, want to have more time to spend with your family, or need a gift of food, look no further than Emer-GenZ Eats & Treats. Owner Pam Harris sells her take and bake homestyle meals that are ready for your table TuesdaySunday. Weekly menus are posted on her Facebook page on Sundays. Meals may be preordered or walkin and select one from the cooler. Pickups are also available through the Gravel Road Blend drive up window. The 518 Marketplace is currently open from 6AM-8PM (coffee 6AM-6:30PM) Tuesday thru Friday, and 6AM-3PM on Saturdays/Sundays, closed on Mondays to the public. Looking for a place to host your next event? The 518 Marketplace is happy to help you with that. Whether it’s a shower, anniversary, business or church meeting, social group, card club, graduation party, or other event, the Marketplace businesses will provide both the space and catering. Find out more about the businesses and specials on their Facebook pages. Events and other special announcements are posted on the 518 Marketplace Facebook page and Instagram.
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How Often Should I Change My Oil? CLIF DAVIS
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I often ask myself, how can a simple question like this be so complicated? Vehicle manufactures list oil change mileage intervals in their owner’s manuals, sounds simple enough. You often see 5,000 to 7,500 miles per oil change listed. Sometimes even higher if a full synthetic oil is specified. I drive a Toyota so I’m going to use them as an example. A 0W20 synthetic oil in some Toyota vehicles has a 10,000 mile or twelve month oil change interval recommendation. However, they do have exceptions. Certain types of Toyota engines do not qualify for the 10,000 miles, their recommendation is 5,000 miles or six months whichever comes first. Toyota includes a phrase, “special operating conditions”, which causes the 10,000 miles recommendation to drop to 5,000 miles. Gravel roads, towing, extensive idling, and short trips in cold weather below 32 degrees are listed as
special operating conditions. Further complicating the recommendation, they don’t define extensive idling and short trips. All the variables make it confusing. To know what the right number is for your vehicle start by checking the owner’s manual. Remember to check the fine print and look for exceptions like special operating conditions or severe driving conditions. You’ll be surprised at what qualifies as “special” and “severe”. Next, go online and do some research. There are numerous articles that discuss oil change drain intervals. Consider all the variables and make a decision based on your knowledge of your driving conditions, no one knows your vehicle better than you do. Most automotive service providers default to a three month or 3,000 miles oil change drain interval to ensure maximum protection
for the engine and to make sure they don’t recommend a number that voids a warranty. Communicate your decision to your automotive service provider and they can change your reminder sticker to reflect the drain interval you desire. If you are extending your oil change intervals make sure you still check your oil regularly and check your other fluids as well - – coolant, washer fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and transmission fluid. Also, don’t forget to rotate your tires to extend their life. Most manufactures recommend every 5,000 miles on tire rotation intervals. Longer oil change drain intervals increase the importance of thorough vehicle inspections when you do come in for an oil change. Like the old proverb says, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Flag Football In Search of Executive Director
Harrisburg Flag Football is in search of an Executive Director to coordinate and grow this community-focused kids program. This is a paid position perfect for summer employment. The program runs yearly late May through October with the majority of time spent June through August. If you are a highly organized leader with a passion for the goals and mission of this program, please submit a letter of interest and personal bio to Courtney@ numbersandsuchprofllc.com. Deadline for applications is February 28, 2019.
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Bringing Out the Best in Youth, Our Community and Ourselves!
Animal License Renewals Start in January
Renewing of animal licenses is required every January. Cost of an animal license is $5.00 for neutered/spayed cat or dog and $10.00 for unneutered/unsprayed cat or dog. Tags can be obtained at city hall. Please remit payment and any new information to the Harrisburg City Hall Office, 301 E Willow Street, PO Box 26, Harrisburg South Dakota 57032.
Harrisburg Council Members Recognized for Service Mayor Julie Burke-Van Luvanee and the Harrisburg City Council presented the following individuals with a Certificate of Appreciation for their service and dedication to the City of Harrisburg. Ryan Wolbrink: Alderman Ward I Dan Fink: Public Works Director Stefanie Bergsmith: Planning and Zoning Board and Park Board Member The City of Harrisburg thanks each of you for your time, input and dedication!
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Update to Snow Ordinances
The City of Harrisburg will declare a “Snow Alert” when an accumulation of 2” is either forecast for the city or should the city have no prior forecast warning, when the snow plows are dispatched. This could also include blowing or drifting snow that would require plowing. All on-street parking shall be prohibited on both sides of the streets. Vehicles, trailers and other appurtenances left on the street are subject to ticketing during the entire duration of the snow alert. Parking may resume after the snow alert has ended, not after it has been plowed. The City publishes the beginning time and ending time of the snow alert on both our city website and Facebook page. NEW - Per city ordinance no person shall deposit any snow or ice on to any street, alley, right of way or sidewalk. This means it is
against the law and you could be ticketed for blowing or shoveling any snow or ice on to the street during or after a snow event.
If you haven’t had a chance to sign up to receive CodeRED announcements, please do so. CodeRED will notify you via telephone call, text message or email, when a snow alert is in effect. Check out our city website at www.harrisburgsd.gov to sign up NOW!
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Learning the Meaning of Giving- 2nd Grade, Explorer Elementary This is the time of year where we pause, take a moment, and look back on the things we have accomplished throughout the past year. Hopefully on this long list we find an action or a moment that involves making life better for others. For the 2nd graders at Explorer Elementary that moment will be participating in Scholastic Book’s 10th Annual Great Bedtime Story- Pajama Drive.
feels really bad that these kids don’t have much and that we should keep doing the drive all year. What a fabulous lesson to learn. Especially at this time of year. Especially when most children right now are focused on only what THEY WANT. It is good to see a child step back and learn how to give. Seeing a child grasp the idea that they take a lot of things in their lives for granted and that they can make a difference at such a young age can make you believe in all the good the world has to offer.
According to the Scholastic Books website, “The Annual Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive was a huge success this year, with more than 90,000 pairs of pajamas donated from classrooms all around the country.” Sixty-two of which were collected by Explorer’s 2nd graders. The pajama drive is an amazing program because of the fact that Scholastic donates one book for each and every pair of pajamas donated. Since 2009, Scholastic Reading Club classrooms nationwide have collected and donated nearly 500,000 pairs of pajamas.
That is half a million children from ages birth to 18 years of age that have been provided a new, clean pair of pajamas and a book when they may have needed comfort the most. Additionally, the program is even more special is the fact
that the pajama and book donations stay in our community. We may even request where our school’s pajamas and books are sent. This year the Children’s Inn and Children’s Home Society received our donations. We could not
be any prouder. One student even said, “I like doing this. It makes me feel happy to make someone else feel happy.” Another child, after learning what the Children’s Inn and Home Society was and what they do for children said, “That he
It sounds like such a simple thing doesn’t it…a pair of pajamas and a book…but to the children that receive these donations it may be the only thing that gives them a little bit of comfort in their moment of crisis. The Children’s Inn and Home Society is always accepting of donations. Please see their website or contact them if you are interested in helping the children in their care.
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5th Grade Band Learners Present First Concert KRISTEN JACOBSEN AND ELIZABETH ENNENGA
One of the best ways to spread holiday cheer is playing Jingle Bells for all to hear! Harrisburg 5th Grade Beginning Band learners spread seasonal cheer by proudly presenting their first band concert performances! Endeavor, Explorer and Journey bands performed their winter concert on December 18th, and Horizon, Liberty, and Freedom bands performed on December 20th in the Harrisburg High School Performing Arts Center. Musical selections from the concerts included Beethoven’s
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Ninth, Jingle Bell March, Blizzard Blues, Aunt Rhodie’s Appetite, and iJingle. All 5th grade band learners in the district will present their next performance together at the Harrisburg Band Showcase on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Washington Pavilion. Endeavor, Explorer, and Journey bands are under the direction of Elizabeth Ennenga. Horizon, Freedom, and Liberty bands are under the direction of Kristen Jacobsen.
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January HOSA Happenings MEGAN HOLDEN From us here at Harrisburg HOSA, we hope you had a good winter break! Harrisburg HOSA is starting off the new year with a couple of events. On January 24, Harrisburg HOSA will be organizing a booth at the 2nd Annual Family STEM Festival at Horizon Elementary. Also on January 24, there will be an optional training session for HOSA members called Stop The Bleed. EMTs from Sanford will be coming to HHS in order to teach students proper
bleeding control techniques including how to use your hands, dressings, and tourniquets. This will be our second event with Sanford. Back in November, as a part of HOSA week, we had the privilege of having the Director of Simulations at Sanford come in and discuss his job and how simulations impact healthcare. He also brought in the simulation truck as well as several other simulations for students to see. Harrisburg HOSA wishes you a happy and healthy 2019!
HSD 8th Graders Win at the Game of Life Harrisburg middle school students from both North and South Middle Schools participated in “The Game of Life,” an activity put together by the middle school counselors and high school CTE teacher, Tracy Kern.
many children they had. Students had to move through the game to pay for monthly commitments like mortgages, insurance, groceries and entertainment, as well as some unexpected surprises like eye glasses or a broken bone.
Students chose a career of interest and were given a salary and decided whether to be married and how
Some students needed to pick up a second job to make ends meet by the end of the game.
The activity took place at Air Madness. We thank all of our community volunteers who helped make today possible, along with Air Madness for allowing us to use their facility, Tomacelli’s Pizza for feeding our 8th graders, and Big J’s Roadhouse for feeding our volunteers.
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Liberty Learns About the Value of Generosity & Friendship
JULIE SANDINE & JOANNE VERMULM The month of December has been a busy but an AMAZING month for our Liberty 5th grade learners to show their generosity to others and to think flexibly with their learning. For the past 5 weeks, 5th grade Science learners have been learning and researching about the ecosystems around the world.
Each learner was able to pick an ecosystem of their choice and to create a Biorama demonstrating their knowledge. This week, 5th grade held their 3rd annual Ecosystem Model Museum. During this time, each 5th grade class took turns showing off their creations and knowledge over their specific ecosystem biomes. Parents and other grade
level learners attended the model museum to observe and learn themselves about the ecosystems around the world. Also this month, our 5th grade learners showed their generosity for others in need by collecting nonperishable food items for the local Harrisburg Food Pantry. As a 5th grade team, we collected and
Liberty learners are presented wit a buddy bench in honor of fellow Tiger, Brayden Mager.
donated almost 400 goods. Our learners felt the power of giving to those in need and experienced the good that comes out of giving rather than receiving this holiday month. Liberty learners gathered on December 21st for a special presentation by the father and sister of fellow Tiger, Brayden
Mager, who passed away earlier this year. The students were shown the buddy bench which will be installed on the playground. The purpose of the bench is to be a place students can go to when they are looking for someone to play with or talk to. Everyone will always have a friend on Liberty’s playground, just as they did in Brayden.
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Harrisburg FFA LDE teams finish on top! TODD MARKS, FFA ADVISOR
2018 saw a very busy yet very successful LDE season for the members of the Harrisburg FFA Chapter. LDE stands for Leadership Development Event which are competitive activities designed to educate students and develop their public speaking and leadership skills. Over 40 members of our chapter participated in a wide range of LDE competitions and our season culminated with 22 members qualifying for the South Dakota State LDE Finals in Pierre on December 2nd & 3rd. To qualify for state, an LDE team must finish 1st or 2nd at district competition and individuals must place in the top 3. Harrisburg, 1 of 11 schools in District 7 and this event, was held on November 13 at West Central
High School in Hartford. Isabel Roth was the only qualifier in an individual event and competed in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE. Actually, she placed 4th at Districts and when the 3rd place student could not attend, Isabel was able to compete at state. This was very fortunate for her as she not only was able to compete at state, she came home the state champion in Extemporaneous Speaking! Isabel placed 1st out of 14 state qualifiers and will have the opportunity to represent South Dakota and Harrisburg at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis next October. Four LDE teams qualified for state
and all of them did an excellent job. The Agricultural Communications team of Kayla Smeenk, Allyson Beninga, Michaela Heyn, and Madison Heyn placed first at districts and continued that winning streak to be named state champions! This is the first time that the Harrisburg FFA has won Ag. Communications at state and they also will represent our chapter and state at the National FFA Convention. Two of our state qualifying teams did very well by finishing third at the State event. The Marketing Plan team of Olivia Johnson, Madysen Schmid, Devanie Andre, and Kaley Stevens did an outstanding job for their first time performing in this LDE. The Senior
Isabel Roth, Harrisburg, 1st place. Madeline Lowe, Lennox, 3rd Place
Parliamentary Procedure team of Tucker Seamer, Ethyn Rollinger, Carter Tuntland, Josiah Scheaffer, Braxton Boer, and Ben Loos also joined the ranks of Harrisburg teams placing in the top three. The final team from Harrisburg to participate at state was the Conduct of Chapter Meetings team. This LDE is for freshmen members who demonstrate their parliamentary procedure skills in a mock FFA meeting format. The Harrisburg team consisted of Madeline Grabow, Hannah Eckert, Alexis Kraft, Mikayla Kolbeck, Austin Reiners, Karlee Bezug, and Shanden Reiners placed 7th overall. The FFA would also like to thank the following students for attending the State LDE’s as team
alternates and serving as timers for several of the state events. Danesa Willson, Nick Tschudy, Jesselyn Dornbush, and Brenden Blakney. Timing an event may not be as much fun as participating, but these young people work hard and have to be focus the entire day to assist the participants and judges. Special thanks to Danny Harris for driving bus and getting us safely to Pierre and to Mrs. Katelynd Hendrickson, our student teacher who trained the Marketing Plan team and joined us in Pierre as an advisor and chaperone.
Ag. Communications – Kayla Smeenk, Madison Heyn, Michaela Heyn, Allyson Beninga
Marketing Plan – Olivia Johnson, Madysen Schmid, Katelyn Hendrickson; Student Teacher/Coach, Devanie Andre, & Kaley Stevens (Above) Conduct of Chapter Meetings – Austin Reiners, Karlee, Bequg, Jesselyn Dornbush, Mikayla Kolbeck, Alexis Kraft, Madeline Grabow, Hannah Eckert, and Shanden Reiners
Sr. Parliamentary Procedure – Tucker Seamer, Braxton Boer, Ben Loos, Carter Tuntland, Ethyn Rollinger, Josiah Scheaffer
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