Issue 9, June 2014

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TIGER TIMES

To Current Resident

Serving the Harrisburg School District and Surrounding Community

HARRISBURG, SOUTH DAKOTA

Featured Business Schoeneman’s 600 N. Cliff Ave. Harrisburg, SD 57302 schoenemans.com 605.213.1100 Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 7AM-5PM Saturday: 7AM-Noon

Featured Business Rise Structural Associates, Inc. www.riseincorp.com Owner: Kent Quail, Justin Christensen & Kim Swoboda When was your business/company established? Originally in 1998, Restructured in 2013 How many employees? 4 Three key points you want people to know about your business: •Located in old Harrisburg Bank Building (Est. 1899) •Have over 80 years of professional engineering experience •Highlight Projects include: USD-Muenster Center addition, The District, Phillips Lofts, Uptown Exchange, USF Stadium, Sioux Falls Christian Areas of specialty: Structural Engineering, Structural Plan Review & Forensic Engineering

Community Calendar Thursday, June 5 City-Wide Rummage Friday, June 6 City-Wide Rummage Saturday, June 7 City-Wide Rummage Monday, June 9 School Board Meeting, Liberty Admin Offices, 6:30pm Tuesday, June 10 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, 7pm Thursday, June 12 The Hound of the Baskervilles, HHS PAC, 7pm Friday, June 13 Softball Tourney Little Miss Harrisburg, 7-8 pm The Hound of the Baskervilles, HHS PAC, 7pm Saturday, June 14 Walk/Run Race, 6:30 am Softball Tourney, 8am Picnic in the Park, 10am Community Parade, 10:30am Car Show, 12-3:30pm

Saturday, June 14, cont’d.

Fly-Over Ping Pong Ball Drop, 11:30 am Sponge Bob Event, N. Columbia Ave., 11:30-3pm Car Show, 12pm - 3:30pm Mechanical Bull/Photo Booth, 12pm Kiddie Carnival/Inflatables, 12pm Shops in the Park, 12pm Kids Tractor Pull, 1:30pm Mr. Twister, 3pm The Hound of the Baskervilles, HHS PAC, 7pm Free Concert - Arch Allies, 9pm Sunday, June 15 Community Church Service, 10am Kids Fishing Derby, 1:30pm The Hound of the Baskervilles, HHS PAC, 3:30pm Monday, June 23 School Board Meeting, Liberty Admin Offices, 6:30pm City Council Meeting, 6pm

Family owned and managed since 1888, Schoeneman’s Building Materials Center has provided the Sioux Empire with the most knowledgeable staff and vast selection of products in the home building industry for over 125 years.

Schoeneman’s is working harder than ever to provide you with more products to choose from for your home improvement projects, at a store near you.

Providing a convenient and exceptional experience for the customer has always been at the core of their business. Before family cars were common, they had twenty locations with stores only ten miles apart to accommodate their customers’ needs. Now that their customers aren’t arriving via horse and wagon, Schoeneman’s has a two convenient locations: Sioux Falls, South Dakota and now Harrisburg, South Dakota.

Schoeneman’s pride themselves on providing the absolute best customer service, helping you find your lumber, cutting to your exact needs, even delivering your products and supplies to your worksite. They also have a fullservice drafting department with the capability of creating plans for your dream home or business.

The next time you need building, remodeling, or repair products for your project, no matter how large or small, remember the Schoeneman’s jingle...”You can always do it right with Schoeneman’s.”

The Heart Of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Days GRETA STEWART FOR HARRISBURG DAYS FOUNDATION

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t is best known for organizing Harrisburg Days, one of the city’s most anticipated annual events. However, the Harrisburg Days Foundation and its members are hoping to leave their mark on the community for generations to come.

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he Harrisburg Days Foundation, founded in 2008, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the city of Harrisburg, S.D. Members of the Foundation are committed to providing events that tie the city’s neighborhoods together as well as providing healthy places to gather and grow as a community.

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he Harrisburg Days Foundation wants to assist members of the Harrisburg community in achieving their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent, and caring individuals, by providing committed volunteers, exceptional leadership and standards of excellence. However, the basis of the Foundation is to create a sense of pride among those who live and work in Harrisburg.

Short-Term, Long-Term Goals

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Our short-term goal is to create a greater sense of community,” says Harrisburg Days Foundation Vice President Collin McKenzie. “My longterm goal,” says Foundation President Jay Ugofsky, “is to empower others within the Harrisburg Community to get involved and help shape what it means to be part of this community.”

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IN THIS ISSUE

Featured Business

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Community Calendar

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Featured Business

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The Heart of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Days

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Community

MICHAEL MCMAHON, PLANNING & ZONING OFFICIAL

Harrisburg Water Restrictions

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Lawn Mowing Season Has Returned!

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Animal Ordinance

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In Case of Emergency

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Adventurous? Join Venturing

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FCCLA Members and HHS Audio Visual Students Showcase A Senior Love Story 4 Tiger Nation Celebrates Student Success

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Cab Benson Family Thanks Tiger Nation

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High School Harrisburg FCCLA Members Show Their Superpowers at State FCCLA Leadership Conference 14 Harrisburg High School Boosts Three State Presidents

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HOSA Science Saturday FUN-draiser

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North Middle School April showers bring May and New Science Curriculum!

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South Middle School 8th Grade Happenings

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SMS 6 Graders Compete in Quiz Bowl

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Lawn Mowing Season Has Returned!

Community Harrisburg Water Restrictions

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pring has sprung and the grass is starting to grow like crazy! City staff has begun the seasonal routine of patrolling the City and notifying property owners of tall grass and weed violations. Please keep your lawn mowed and the weeds pulled or sprayed. Remember that you are responsible to mow and maintain the boulevard or ditch area between your yard and the adjacent street driving surface. We issue tall grass violation notices when grass exceeds eight inches in height. This can result in the issuance of a citation for a $150 fine and/or abatement of the nuisance at your expense (and abatements are very expensive).

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e also issue violation notices for concentrations of weeds and noxious weeds. Dandelions are considered a weed and, according to the nuisance ordinance, the presence of such weeds is a violation. We found a helpful internet article about controlling dandelions http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/a/kill_dandelions.htm While this is not the only article on the subject, it does contain information on how to remove dandelions from your property and to prevent their growth in the future.

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s part of our patrol activity this spring, we will also be enforcing the provisions of our newly-revised nuisance ordinance. We will be issuing violation notices for such things as inoperable or unlicensed vehicles, vehicle parts (including tires), building materials, garbage, discarded appliances or furniture, and property maintenance violations such as peeling paint, damaged roofing or siding, and dilapidated buildings.

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ne feature of our nuisance ordinance that is new is the availability of vehicle restoration licenses. If you are restoring a classic car, working on a race car, or are performing extended repairs on a not-quite-classic car and do not have room inside your garage to store or work on the vehicle, you can apply for a vehicle restoration license. As long as the conditions of the license are met, the vehicle is exempted from being a violation of the nuisance ordinance. Information of License requirements and an application form can be found on the City’s web site (under Permits and Applications) or at City Hall.

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These restrictions are strictly enforced and failure to abide by them will result in up to a $200.00 fine.

Animal Ordinance

ity of Harrisburg Water Restrictions are in effect year round. Watering restrictions apply to the sprinkling, watering, or irrigating of lawns.

Trees, shrubs, flower and vegetable gardens may be watered as needed.

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urrently we are at a Level 2 Restriction which limits watering or irrigating of yards to 2 days per week using the last digit of your physical address. Water use shall occur before 10:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.

If your address ends in: 0, 3, 6 - you may water on Monday and Thursday 1, 4, 7 – you may water on Tuesday and Friday 2, 5, 8, 9 – you may water on Wednesday and Saturday No watering is allowed on Sundays or between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.!

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hould the level of restriction change, notification will be done by the following methods: city website, Tiger Times publication, and on your monthly water billing.

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o establish a new lawn, new sod and seed watering permits are available for a one-time, two week period. The permit is $50.00 and can be obtained from City Hall. Please contact City Hall at 743-5872 in advance if you are interested in obtaining a permit.

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his is also a good time to make sure your pets are licensed and vaccinated. Dogs love to spend time outside and are required to be wearing a collar with a pet license tag. Stop by City Hall and pick one up! Enjoy your spring and summer and stay safe!!

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he City of Harrisburg is contracted with the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society in Sioux Falls.

Any lost animals or animals in violation of city ordinances will be brought to SFAHS, (605) 338-4441.

Owners of any dog, cat, or other animal held as a domestic pet shall license their animals annually and keep their shots up to date the cost of a license is $5.00 per pet per year. Licenses and tags may be obtained at City Hall.

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wners of any dog, cat, or other animal held as a domestic pet shall not permit such animal to run at large at any time.

A leash is required at all times.

If found, these animals are impounded and expenses and fines are paid by the owner.

The City and Sheriff’s Department receive many complaints of barking dogs. These cases may be considered a disturbance of the peace by animals. Please take necessary steps to prevent this to avoid being fined.

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hen walking your pet, please carry a bag with you to clean up after your pet and dispose of properly.

You may find a copy of all the current City Ordinances on the city website www.harrisburgsd.gov Check out the city’s Dog Park located at 805 Kent Street.

Continued from Page 1 ami Harms, Harrisburg Days Foundation Volunteer Coordinator, shares the same vision as McKenzie and Ugofsky. “…Harrisburg Days is the biggest event that happens in our town. It will take a sizable number of people willing to volunteer their time in order to make the event a success,” she says. “My long term goal is to increase the number of people who are aware of what is going on in their town, solidify local friendships and take pride in their community.”

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he largest event, Harrisburg Days, which takes place the second weekend every June, plays host to a variety of events aimed at pleasing the entire family. “That weekend alone hosts various events,” explains Harms. “From the citywide rummages held the weekend before, to the Harrisburg Little Miss Pageant, a road race, parade, kid’s carnival, car show, and outdoor concert are all held that weekend.”

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ccording to McKenzie, the Foundation promotes several other events besides Harrisburg Days throughout the year. For the last five years, the Foundation has also been responsible for organizing Flag Football. The league supports 25 teams and is open to students in first through fourth grade. The Foundation also runs adult co-ed softball June through August.

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he energy of the Foundation continues throughout the winter months as well. The annual Harrisburg Days Winter Classic hosts basketball teams from all over the region, with a tournament the third weekend in December. McKenzie says it’s hosted as many as 90 teams in the threeday tournament. “This event has grown so much each year and is a great opportunity to really see the talent within Harrisburg and the region,” says Ugofsky.

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hese events couldn’t happen if it weren’t for the considerable time and energy it takes from those who serve on the Foundation Board. “I take great pride in what the Harrisburg Days Foundation has accomplished in the last six years,” says McKenzie. “I consider it an honor to work with the dedicated members of the Foundation. Personally, I take great pride in knowing I and the other members are doing all we can to help provide a small sliver of community pride that we all grew up feeling in our hometowns.”

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gofsky says the Foundation works to build the community by providing activities that pull them all together. “We all are aware of the fields in the middle of town. Our goal is to minimize the perception of the fields and build that close neighborhood feel.”

In Case Of Emergency 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.

Keep your garage doors closed at night and when not at home. If you keep your vehicle outside, keep it locked.

Speed limits in residential areas are 20 mph, please remember to SLOW DOWN. Please respect the city parks and equipment. Report any vandalism.

Follow the city ordinances regarding animals, watering restrictions, and other city codes to avoid fines.

HELP!Line Center is available 24 hrs. a day/7 days a week for any personal or family crisis. Dial 211

HARRISBURG BUILDING PERMIT DATA January through April 2012 2013 No. of Permits Issued 72 89 Total Construction Value $2,003,067 $5,158,252 NEW RESIDENTIAL Single Family Units Multiple Family Units TOTAL

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2014 81 $4,464,578

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A Reason To Serve

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hy has Ugofsky, a seven-year president, served so long? He says his reasons for serving have changed over the years. “At first it was because I saw a need and I am not the type to say, ‘boy I wish someone would do something about that.’ I am the type to say, ‘OK someone needs to do that; can I help?’ Now it is because I want a future for the Harrisburg community. I want to ensure future generations will see that it is a great place to live.”

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arms says she volunteers because she has a great respect for the individuals who are on the board and the countless hours they give to make Harrisburg a wonderful place to live. “They truly want to make a difference for the town of Harrisburg but it takes more than just those dedicated few,” she explains. “I volunteer my time because I believe in their mission.”

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cKenzie says every person who serves on the Foundation Board has a personal reason for serving. “Mine comes from a small farm town in North Dakota. Every year the town hosts a turkey barbecue and everyone is involved. They feed 3,000 to 4,000 people every year. People come from all over the state to eat and visit. It’s an opportunity to all come together as one and gives us a sense of pride. That’s my vision for the Foundation… giving a chance for people to feel like they belong and that they’re part of something big.”

“Representing The Community”

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hat are some things community members may not know about the Foundation? “We work to represent them in all of our activities,” says Ugofsky. “We are a 100 percent volunteer organization that really has a great time putting on these events. We are always looking for more people to provide their perspectives into our events and what we should be doing next.”

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arms emphasizes how hard the board members work year-round.

“I would like the community to know how hard this board works for the betterment of the community,” she says. “These people all work selflessly for this cause and the goals they have set on our behalf are not easily attainable. They need the support of the community, whether it be monetary, donations in kind, a few spare hours or just a simple ‘thank you.’ Together we can make Harrisburg a wonderful place to live.”

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ot only do the members work hard, they are eager for input. “I want the community to know we want and value their input,” says McKenzie. “We are all part of the Harrisburg community so we should all have a say in how things are done or run. I encourage more people to take a little time and invest it into their community; the rewards will be great!”

Adventurous? Join Venturing JENNY TIEHEN

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he American Legion of Harrisburg is sponsoring a new organization for teens. They are chartering a Venturing group. Venturing is a co-ed youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 13 years old and have completed the eighth grade, or age 14 through 20 years of age.

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enturing’s purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.

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enturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens.

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enturing crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or hobby interests. It will include things like high adventure activities (hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc.), career exploration/job shadowing, leadership courses, sponsorship for boys state, etc. As a youth-led group, the activities are up to you and the possibilities are endless.

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ere is a link that describes the program: http://www.scouting.org/ scoutsource/Venturing/About/venturing.aspx

f interested or for more information, please contact, Wayne Mellick at 605-360-1530.

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Tiger Nation Celebrates Student Success

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iger Nation wishes to extend our congratulations to just a few of our many student successes this spring! Harrisburg High School boasts three state presidents of student organizations for the 2014-2015 school year.

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en Ostebee was elected South Dakota State Student Council President.

Ashton Auch is the South Dakota Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State President. Briana Gross is President-Elect of South Dakota Health and Occupation Student Association (HOSA). Congratulations, Ben, Ashton and Briana on winning your elections and being great student leaders for our school and community!

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ongrats to our Harrisburg Tigers Girls Golf team for their seventh place finish in the State Golf Meet on this week. Morgan Darner led the Tigers with a 15th place finish followed by teammates Megan Parsons, Aanna Okerlund, Taylor Steen, Kylie Koerner and Darbie Kruetzfeldt.

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ongratulations to our own ESD Conference Champion, 300 meter hurdles first place finisher Haley Bruggeman with a 46.4 breaking her own personal record, the second fastest all-time at Harrisburg High School. Other achievements for Track & Field: Jasmyne Cooper placed second at the ESD meet in both the 800 and 1600 meter runs. (Jasmyne is current fastest Harrisburg record holder in three events, 400 meter dash with 60.1, 800 meter dash 2:19.5 and 1600 meter run with 5:10.5.)

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unter Christensen jumped third in the long jump 20’8.5” and placed fifth in 100 meter dash (Hunter holds fifth all time record at Harrisburg with 10.9).

Daniel Mastick placed third in the 300 meter hurdles and fifth in 110 hurdles (Daniel holds fifth fastest 300 school hurdle time with 42.5). Sprinter Paul Paul ran a 49.4 seconds 400 meter dash placing third (now the second fastest time at Harrisburg) and finished fifth in 200 meter dash 23.09. Haley Bruggeman also earned points placing fourth in 100 meter hurdles (she has hurdled a 14.8 fastest all-time at Harrisburg), while our girls 4 x 800 meter dash placed fifth, team of Lauren VanHolland, Taylor VanHolland, Cheyenne Selchert & Mallory Lanier with 10:21.9. Our highest placing relay finish at the ESD Conference Meet was he Harrisburg FCCLA Chapter along with Harrisburg’s Audio Vi- completed by our Boys 4 x 800 team of Brett Deetz, Cody Bollweg, Wil Johnson sual students made a documentary titled, “A Senior Love Story”. and Greyson Zamora with a time of 8:32.7 (now fourth fastest all-time record at FCCLA members wanted to find out the qualities that make a suc- Harrisburg). cessful marriage. Through the interview of three couples and one special thanks to Jon Klemme and his great photography. The photos taken widow at Trail Ridge Retirement Center in Sioux Falls, SD, members for the new inspirational displays in the high school commons are courtesy of were able to find out exactly what some of those qualities were.

Jon. Tiger Nation purchased the displays and had them hung before graduation.

Check out video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBxThe photos look great and are a nice display of the variety of extracurricular Ug83xjeI activities this community and Tiger Nation supports at Harrisburg High School.

Harrisburg FCCLA Members And HHS Audio Visual Students Showcase A Senior Love Story

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Mark you summer calendars, Tiger Fans ....

June Tiger Nation meeting, Wednesday, June 18th, 7pm High School Library July Tiger Nation meeting, Wednesday, July 16th, 7pm High School Library

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ugust Tiger Nation meeting, Wednesday, August 20th, 7pm High School Library Fine Arts & Sports Banquet, Sunday, August 24th, 5:30pm, Harrisburg Event Center Tiger Bowl, Saturday, September 6th, 5K road race, volleyball, soccer, 7pm football game.

Cab Benson Family Thanks Tiger Nation MARILEE ROLLINGER

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he family of Charles “CAB” Benson would like to thank Tiger Nation for inducting him into the 2014 HHS Hall of Fame as the Community Contributor.

His faith, love for family/friends/country, support of education and sports (especially announcing football games) was quite apparent through out the induction ceremony! We are very proud of him and grateful to Tiger Nation!

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e would also like to thank the fine folks of Harrisburg for your appreciation and support over the years - Cab had a special place in his heart and memories for HHS and the community!

Sincerely, The Cab Benson Family

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Schedule Of Events Friday, June 13th, 2014

4:00 - 7:00 pm.....................Walk Run Race Packet Pickup............... Location: Harrisburg Tryon Gym 5:30 pm - 12:00 am..............Picnic in the Park Food Vendors Open 6:00 pm - 12:00 am..............Beer Garden Open 7:00 - 8:00 pm.....................NEW: Little Miss Harrisburg Pageant 7:00 - 9:00 pm.....................The Hound of the Baskervilles............... Presented by: Harrisburg Area Theatre 8:30 pm - 12:00 am..............FREE CONCERT: Dustin Evans & Good Times

Saturday, June 14th, 2014

6:30 - 9:30 am.....................Walk Run Race........................................ Start Location: West Side of Liberty Elementary 7:30 - 11:00 am...................Harrisburg Lions Club Pancake Feed.... Location: Liberty Elementary School Commons 8:00 am - 4:00 pm................Softball Tournament 10:00 am - 10:00 pm............Picnic in the Park Food Vendors Open 10:30 - 11:30 am.................Community Parade..................................Parade Theme — Through the Decades!

11:30 am - Noon.................NEW: Fly-Over Ping Pong Ball Drop† 11:30 am - 3:00 pm..............SpongeBob SquarePants....................... Presented by: Midcontinent Communications Noon - 1:30 am...................Beer Garden Open Noon - 3:30 pm...................Car Show at Harrisburg Days.................Sponsored by: TBA Noon - 7:00 pm...................Kiddie Carnival Noon - 7:00 pm...................Inflatables & Games Noon - 10:00 pm.................NEW: Mechanical Bull Noon - 10:00 pm.................NEW: Photo Booth Noon - 5:00 pm...................Shops in the Park 1:30 - 4:00 pm.....................Kids Pedal Tractor Pull............................ Sponsored by Enger Farms 3:00 - 7:00 pm.....................NEW: Mr. Twister 7:00 - 9:00 pm....................The Hound of the Baskervilles............... Presented by: Harrisburg Area Theatre 9:00 pm - 1:00 am................FREE CONCERT: Arch Allies

Sunday, June 15th, 2014

10:00 - 11:00 am.................Community Church Service....................Location: Harrisburg High School Gym 1:30 - 3:00 pm.....................Kids Fishing Derby 3:30 - 5:30 pm....................The Hound of the Baskervilles............... Presented by: Harrisburg Area Theatre

†The Ping Pong Ball Drop will be held immediately after the Parade.

Schedule of Events Subject to Change.

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(605) 767-7463 www.harrisburgfamilychiropractic.com 303 E Willow St, Harrisburg, SD 57032

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A Consignment Shop Re-Markable is a family owned/run consignment shop in Harrisburg, SD. Stop by and see what we have!

Hours: Tues. -Thurs. 10:00am–7pm/Fri-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm Sun. – Mon. Closed.

Please call 605-988-4827 or 605-213-2250 for more information!

Like us on www.facebook.com/Re-Markable2014 Re-Markable – 220 S Cliff Avenue – Suite 108 (Behind Boss’ Pizza and Chicken)

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11:30am - 3pm on Sat. June 14th -------- FREE Admission -------North Columbia Avenue, Harrisburg (Don’t forget your camera!)

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High School

Harrisburg FCCLA Members Show Their Superpowers At State FCCLA Leadership Conference

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,400 students recently attended the state convention of the South Dakota Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, which was held April 27th – 29th at the Ramkota Convention Center in Sioux Falls.

The superpower-themed event was a great success. FCCLA members attended workshops, competed in STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events, and ran for leadership positions. On Sunday night, students listened to highly acclaimed keynote speaker Laymon Hicks.

Students also had the opportunity to attend workshops presented by peer educators and area non-profit directors.

Students in Mrs. Kern’s Family & Consumer Science class posing at the Ronald McDonald House in Sioux Falls. Students prepared a meal for the house.

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n Monday, the new state executive council was announced. Ashton Auch was elected to serve as the 2014-2015 SD FCCLA State President, where she will guide nearly 2,000 members across the state.

STAR Event winners were also announced. Casey Lint, Rachel Lubbers, and Andreah Ocegueda received top superior on their Senior Love Story Event. Other members who participated included: Macyn Andersen, Alaina Ford, Rachel Schroeder, Manika Boheman-Gehl, MaKaila Stanton, Zach Davis, Christian Galvan, Ryan Hansen, Arianna Feller, Darbie Krutzfeldt, Elizabeth Oehlke, Sierra Klingman, Sydney Gibson, Mya Hanisch, Kailyn Mutsch, Sofiya Silchuk, and MacKenzie Gropel.

The new state officers and STAR Event winners will attend the National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas this coming July.

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CCLA is the only youth-led organization with family as its central focus. Members learn how to be active community leaders, become caring family members, and prepare for life beyond high school.

Ashton Auch is installed as 2014-15 FCCLA State President.

Harrisburg High School Boosts Three State Presidents TRACY KERN

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uring the 2014-2015 school year, Harrisburg High School can claim that it is has three state presidents of South Dakota student-lead organizations. Ben Ostebee will be state president for South Dakota State Student Council; Ashton Auch will be state president for South Dakota Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); and Briana Gross President-Elect of South Dakota HOSA (Future Health Professionals).

FCCLA Members participated in a State Meeting.

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High School HOSA Science Saturday FUN-Draiser KAY BASS

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n Saturday, May 3rd Harrisburg HOSA members held our first Science Saturday FUN-draiser. It was a great success! Fifteen Harrisburg third-fifth grade students enjoyed sessions including: dissecting a cow eye, sheep heart, turtle and fetal pig; cabbage juice pH indicators; gold penny chemistry; paper airplanes & aluminum boats; PTC genetics and a mammal scavenger hunt. Students that attended really enjoyed the day and hope to come back next fall. Starting next school year, HHS HOSA hopes to make Science Saturday a regular event for students in the district. Thank you to all the students who made this day great!

High School Student Facilitators: Miranda Boraas

Marisa Morris

Ashley Benning

Briana Gross

Kailee Versteeg

Abby Gross

Chase Wallace

Kristi Vander Waal

Josh Boraas

Ireland Nichols

Ross Lanier

Kali Bendix

Manaal Ali Baylor DeVries

Participants Included: Anders Clayton

Alex McCaulley

Ian Brueggeman

Nick Gross

Nicholas Dirks

Keegan Thomas

Gannon Cauwels

Esten Odney

Cole Lewis

Devon Winge

Carter Simonich

Trenton Lias

Kennedy Lein

Cecily Brunz

Macy Praetor

North Middle School April Showers Bring May And New Science Curriculum!

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his year the Science Department at the North Middle School has selected the Fusion Science Curriculum. The curriculum was long over-due, as the last curriculum update was past its renewal date. This new curriculum provides these fantastic new features: As Science is ever changing, Fusion provides the most current content • Latest discoveries in science • Changed subjects such as Pluto being dwarf planet • New emphasis on engineering

• On-line interactive textbooks • On-line interactive virtual labs • Instructional videos to aid comprehension • Emphasis on Science Practices • Along with content, students will be learning skills scientists need.

• Many hands-on lessons to create and conduct investigations.

• Practice in engaging in an argument with evidence.

• Constructing conclusions from evidence.

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he curriculum materials are estimated to arrive before the end of the school year, and the Science Department is excited to begin the new Fusion Science Era at the Harrisburg Middle Schools.

• S.T.E.M skills and lessons • Technology

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South Middle School 8th Grade Happenings

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n Friday April 25, the students of HSMS participated in a Community Service Day. In Mr. Mayer’s advisory the students visited the St. Francis House in Sioux Falls. While there, students moved boxed goods, prepared sack lunches and helped to rake leaves. It was a very fulfilling experience for our students. They reflected on the experience after arriving back at school later that day; as they reflected, the students were proud of the fact that they were able to help their community.

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r. Berg’s advisory visited The Good Samaritan Society at Luther Manor. While there, students participated in a bit of arts and crafts time, creating paper mache corsages to be given to female residents during their upcoming Mother’s Day Party. In addition to this, students visited with residents, and aided the maintenance staff in sanitizing railings and banisters throughout the complex.

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ommunity Service Day was a complete success. Mrs. Miller’s advisory visited the Inn at Westport. The facility was beautiful and the staff was incredibly accommodating. Students started the day by wiping down railings throughout the building. Then the students assisted the staff in a game of Bingo. The winner of each Bingo game had to tell an interesting fact about the person beside them. It was a wonderful way for residents and students to initiate conversation. The students helped to call numbers and assist the residents. Our middle schoolers loved it and asked if they could skip group building activities in the morning next time so they can have the whole day to visit with the residents. It was an

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rs. Thronson’s advisory had an amazing and inspiring experience helping at Hope Haven International. Hope Haven distributes wheelchairs to people around the world. Currently they have given donations to people in 100 countries. The students helped to disassemble equipment Hope Haven could not re-purpose. They also helped sort padding used to make cushions for wheelchairs and they sorted the cushion covers. It was a very productive afternoon and the students gained a lot from their experience.

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rs. Diede’s advisory had the opportunity to help out at the Volunteers of America Thrift Store. Students sorted through donated clothing items to determine whether or not the items could be sold in the store. Of the items unable to be sold in the store, they then determined whether or not they could be donated to other countries around the world. Students learned about how the Thrift Store operates and helps out members of the community by providing vouchers for them to purchase clothing and other needed materials. Another group of students had the opportunity to work inside the store sorting and organizing clothing items that were for sale.

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r Keck’s advisory had the opportunity to visit Avera Queen of Peace. His students spent the day picking up garbage outside before returning inside to bag some popcorn for the residents. Each student also had the opportunity to paint a picture for a resident or as decoration in the hallways. Listening to the residents’ music and visiting were just a couple of the highlights of the day. Each student went home with a greater appreciation of volunteer service.

SMS 6th Graders Compete In Quiz Bowl KELLI SEMMLER

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n the last day of school, South Middle School 6th graders were given the opportunity to show what they had learned throughout the school year. The students participated in a quiz bowl competition which tested the knowledge gained in 6th grade. Led by Mr. Donnelly, the teachers put together questions from each of their classes to test the learning of the students. Questions covered a variety of topics and subjects – math, social studies, science, English language arts, physical education, and pop culture.

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n groups of 4 – 6, the students competed in a tournament, going head-to-head against their classmates. Questions were read by teachers and students had 30 seconds to come up with the correct answer (75 seconds for math questions).

After several rounds of questions, a championship round was held in the SMS commons. The victorious team consisted of RyleeAnn Andre, Lauren Bastemeyer, Kailey Roach, Kiahna Bonrud, Morgan Paulson, and Alina Zherebyova. This proved to be a fun and educational last day of school!

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