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In this issue of TNE, we are going to take you on a little ride back in time. It seems like not so long ago we were all excited about the new year 2022 coming, so we could finally close 2021. Now, just a short time later, many feel like 2022 has been a struggle with rising inflation and shortages of so many products. So, we look to 2023 with the same hopes of a new year of prosperity, health and wellness, and peace. Newspapers are windows to the past. Historical documentation of news, weather, sports, accomplishments, and losses. It is also a window to economic times as advertisements show pricing for cars, gas, groceries and local businesses will live in infamy on the pages of the paper. face it, life gets busy, it is sometimes easy to forget what Documentation will be available both in print and online happened yesterday, let alone a few months ago until for decades to come. We hear it all the time, “I just love the someone jogs your memory. part of the paper about what happened years ago”. Let’s Journey with us, if you will, while we talk a walk through

what happened in your hometown in 2022. Inside the pages of this edition, we bring you snippets of some of the highlights we captured for you over the past year.

More than a mural-the beginning Submitted by Jared Hybertson, Community & Economic Development Coordinator – Centerville, SD Why have we seen more murals going up in towns across South Dakota recently? While the idea is nothing new, more and more communities are getting on board with the mural movement for various reasons. Generally speaking, murals make neighborhoods and downtowns more vibrant and beautiful. They help add value to these towns that people will want to visit, live in and hopefully take care of. A well thought out mural can be engaging, thought provoking, and

news briefs The Parker VFW is trying to Return Veteran’s casket flags to the families that donated them. For those wanting them please contact Lyle Van Hove at 605-940-6965 The New Era Viborg office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 am to 1 pm. Friday 10 am to 1 pm. Deadline for The New Era is Mondays at 10 am for publication in the Thursday edition.

even stir feelings or a memory in a viewer. Centerville’s latest mural project hits on all of those. But on the surface at first glance, it might be challenging to see for some. The story behind the process of coming up with the design for this latest mural and its details is one that deserves to be told and elaborated on. For the development of this mural, we used what is called the communitybased mural process. This method for creating a mural is a unique one as it works to engage a broader population of the community in the various stages of its creation. Which in turn also made this large-scale mural project more challenging at times. But in the end, I believe it also made this project and the finished product more rewarding. I will back up to the beginning. In my time with the Centerville Development Corporation, we had

already spearheaded two other mural projects prior to this one. All are funded by various grant opportunities and our own organizations’ commitment to keeping our downtown attractive. The first mural design was in the style of a traditional Americana scene. Largely conceptualizing what Centerville might have been like for some of our early settlers around the turn of the century. In it a train and train depot, a farm scene, and the Vermillion River. In the center the steadfast and unwavering farmer, his wife, and young daughter. In the background, a darkening blueish-purple sky and a mighty tornado approaching. A nod to Centerville’s powerful mascot. The family, alert but undaunted, staring off into the horizon as to say we won’t back down. There are some obvious, deep-rooted meanings in this mural for many in the community.

Working the night shift, the images were projected onto the wall for an outline of the creation. The second mural in our downtown was done not that long ago on the ambulance building and is more in the style of a traditional block letter postcard. The phrase, Greetings from Centerville South Dakota is written across it. In the backgrounds of each of the letters in Centerville are scenes from the community’s past and present. Featured within the various letters are the Tuffy Tornado mascot, our historic standpipe water tower, a scene of our downtown, our bou-

levard, a tractor in the field, our famous zebra donuts, historic Gunderson Park, and an American flag. Behind the greeting is a nice wide-open horizon with a summer sunset as the background. Stars gently starting to appear towards the top. This mural is easily relatable to Centerville and probably brings about many memories and happy feelings for lots of people with ties to the community. Pick back up to 2021. The Centerville Development Corporation had been successful in receiving an ad-

ditional grant for the Arts from the Bush Foundation. Within the grant, we had proposed to use a portion of the funds as matching dollars toward another mural in our downtown. There was an additional grant opportunity through the South Dakota Arts Council called the Residency for Recovery Grant. This grant really seemed to fit within the concept of what a community based mural project was. We applied, and were awarded an additional $8,250 for the project. All of this together is what kick-

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Local woman tells how she fell victim to scammers Carla Snyders | NCP Writer [email protected]

Parker City Hall New Hours: Effective Jan 1, 2023 the Parker City Office will have new hours. Monday through Thursday 7:30 am- 5 pm and Friday 7:30 am to noon.

When it comes to security, we need to be aware of some things that are out there. A little over a year ago a scammer’s perfect mark was me. I am a little embarrassed to admit that I was scammed, but I feel it necessary to point out Parker Senior Citizens it can happen to anyone, and it most certainly monthly meeting will be held does, every day! on January 9 at 5:30 pm. Soup It happened as casually as an alert on my comand sandwiches will be served. puter, followed by a message stating my files Marion Bookclub will meet were at risk and everything was being hijacked. on January 26 at 7:30 pm at The alert itself was loud and scary and the mesEPC. We will be discussing sages were like a weather warning that I needed This Tender Land by Wm. Kent to take alert immediately or all of my security Krueger. would be hacked in a matter of minutes! This is the red flag – an urgency to respond Grief support for Loss of to the scammer and place your trust in them a Spouse is offered at First English Lutheran Church 120 E getting you through this horrible invasion of privacy. 2nd Ave. Lennox, SD. January I panicked and listened to him as he took 9 Monday at 6:30pm-8:30pm Phone 605-647-5140. Meeting over the whole situation. He said he was calling to help! As he tried to calm me down, his voice in person at the church hall. was very warm and reassuring, he continued to Please RSVP and Register ask me for information to make sure that my aconline at Griefshare.org. counts would be safe! The whole time I was told not to leave the site or stop our phone conversa-

tion. If I did, I would lose the progress and the information would be at risk, bank accounts, passwords, credit cards, all of the stuff. I was so sure that he was real and in command of my safety. He continued to explain that some of it was already at risk, and I needed to trust the process. This would keep me in a constant state of panic as he could follow my every move.

After several hours of this, I was weary, and my heart was beating out of control. Their sole purpose is to keep you typing and giving out information. They do not want you to contact anyone else and that is another one of their tricks to keep you in panic mode. They will tell you they are almost done, not to quit and the whole time all the information is going into their database. Scammers on Page 3 

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Viborg Public Library News -Submitted by Lori Jorgensen Well, here we are again…. New Year’s resolution time! If you have made resolutions and need information on how to stick to this year’s goals, the library is just the place to come. We have books on dealing with finances and relationships and probably the number one resolution…losing weight! We have several books written about losing weight, healthy eating and exercise. We also have several cookbooks with healthy recipes (and some with notso-healthy recipes) if you’re resolving to cook more and eat out less. I read Cleo Waters’ book “Inky Dinky and Dinky Doo” today and it’s really entertaining. I could almost picture the grandma with her pet mice in my mind as I read about their escapades. Cleo will be reading to our pre-school reading class on January 27. Last week’s winter storm

made me think about a book I recently read called “The Children’s Blizzard”. Thank goodness for our weather forecasters’ ability to warn us about what’s coming our way. It was a hard few days on the farm last week but what people had to go through back in 1888 is unimaginable. We have both a fiction and non-fiction book telling the story of the blizzard that killed so many right here in our area. Please come check it out if you would like to learn more. Congratulations to our library board chairman, Annie VerHeul on being honored as Volunteer of the Year! Annie donates so many hours of her time to the library and we wouldn’t be where we are now without her. There absolutely cannot be a more deserving person for this award and we’re so happy for her. All of us at the library send best wishes for the upcoming year. May 2023 be the best year of your life!

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Centerville Library raffle basket fundraiser helps with library expenses The Centerville Library decided to hold a raffle for some gifts items to help promote shopping local this holiday season. The fundraiser helps cover expenses for the Summer Reading Program, library improvements and other special programs throughout the year. Winners of the raffle were Laurie Muller and Melissa Cole. A big thank you goes out to those local businesses that contributed to the success of this promotion. Contributors: $100 Centerville Chamber Bucks-Bill Eilmes 2 Christmas placemats and table runner-The Sewing Room Spa Items-Lewis Family Drug Centerville T-shirt/Centerville Collectible CreamerCenterville Economic Development $25 Gift Certificate to Christen & Company/Chic by Carleigh-Automatic Irrigation 2-Centerville Steakhouse Gift Certificates-Centerville

Steakhouse Patriotic throw blanket/ insulated mug-Hefty 2-$25 Pump N Stuff gift certificates-from Pump N Stuff Christmas Sign-from Lauren Petersen Beverage tumbler, flashlight notepad, pizza cutter, pen-from One American Bank 2-$25 Total Stop gift certificates-Total Stop 1 dozen Donuts-from Ellis Donuts $100 lab tests, mug, ship clip, jar opener, nail care kit, Laurie Muller (in front of the Christmas tree) and Melissa Cole hot & cold compress-from proudly showing the baskets they won in the Centerville LiPioneer Memorial Hospital brary raffle. & Health Services One year subscription to the New Era-from The New Era Younigue makeup/makeup bag-from Jacquelynn Skotvold Centerville Tumbler/$30 Christen & Company gift certificate-from Christen Cunningham 2-$50 gift certificates to Thiesen Designs-from Jessica Thiesen

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Irene Wakonda 6th graders share their New Year’s resolutions By Riva Sharples Addison Bachtell: My new year’s resolution is to be more kind. I chose to be more kind because I will be more kind to people and family. I will be more kind to friends. I will not get mad at people or family or friends. I will not be mean to people or family or friends at all. I will be kind and nice to people and family and friends. This is why I chose this resolution. Keigen Deibert: My new year’s resolution is to be more Confident I want to do this because when I’m doing a speech I stutter so I want to learn how to be more confident when I read out loud. When I do read out loud I’m going to be scared when I say it out loud. How I’ll practice by reading out loud to my dog then when I’m ready I’ll tell my parents and see if I’m getting better. Micah Girard: My new year’s resolution is to be more disciplined. I chose this because I want to be better at sports because I am tired of losing. I will accomplish this by trying my hardest every time I do sports. I will go to the gym more so I can be better at shooting and be stronger. That is why I chose this resolution. Lucy Hansen: My New Year’s resolution is to have more strength. I want to have more strength because in the past and now I struggle with anxiety and OCD, so I want to have the strength to overcome that. Over the years my OCD and anxiety has gotten a lot better, but it is not easy to overcome. There are also lots of other reasons. I want to gain strength physically and mentally. In order to do all of that, I will start by trying to go to therapy more often than I do now. I will also have to eat healthier. I won’t limit myself to only eating salads but I won’t eat candy every single day. I will also have to be more active maybe by going on walks, running, and doing exercises. Next, I will try to enjoy myself, and give people my honest opinion instead of not telling the truth just so that they can hear what they want to hear. Lastly, I want to have strength to help me through hard times. In conclusion, that is my New Year’s revolution for the year 2023. Bella Healy: My new year’s resolution Is to be more active. Why I chose this because I haven’t been active this past year and I want to be more

fit for all of the sports that I play. Also, I want to be more active by eating more healthy and working harder in sports. I also want to go on walks and run harder in P.E and not jog or walk. Next, I will try to practice basketball or the sport that I’m playing at the time. In conclusion, this is my new year’s resolution for 2023. Rose Libby: My New year’s resolution is to be more balanced. I chose this resolution because I’m busy a lot and I need to balance things out so I have time for everything. Another thing is being more balanced in my left leg because I don’t have much balance because I have patellar tendonitis so it isn’t very balanced because I don’t put much weight on it. How I will overcome this is I will continue to try hard at physical therapy and I will make a schedule to help me fit everything in. Tristin Llewellyn: My new year’s resolution is to be more dedicated to listening to my parents more often. The reason why I chose this is because they could get mad if I don’t and I should just do it the first time so I don’t get in trouble. Another reason is because if they have something important to say and I don’t listen to them the first time someone might be in danger. Do this is by doing what they say and doing it the first time they say it. Isaac Logue: My New year’s resolution is to try more. I chose this because in the past I have said I’m going to do things and then I just give up trying. I will accomplish this by trying to think of the word everyday. I will try harder at basketball practice. I will try harder to help other people and also for myself. Jeferson Montepeque: My new year’s resolution is to be more motivated, like help my family at my house, and be a better person, help my friends or maybe help other people that need help. James Munkvold: My new year resolution is to be disciplined. I choose this because I do not want to lose at any more basketball games I will accomplish this by going to the gym more and practice and I will try my hardest every time I am doing sports and so I can get better at shooting and get stronger. That is why I chose this resolution. Ava Nelson: My new year’s resolution is to be more striving because I chose this because

I need to strive because it will make me better at things. I will accomplish this by striving to get more things done. I will also accomplish this by striving to do more things with my horse. I will also accomplish this by striving to do more things with mom and dad. Emily Oien: My new year resolution is to be more confident because it’s easy to chicken out and not be confident in yourself and I will also accomplish this by studying more and saying I will do this. I got this and not say no this sucks I am gonna fail this. Also when I’m going up to shoot a lay up, I’m like should I just pass the ball just don’t shoot it that is going on in my head, but now I’m gonna say you got this just say I’m gonna make it. Reagan Rudd: My new year’s resolution is to be more motivated. I chose to be motivated because I have struggled with motivating myself to go practice sports or go work with my goats. But if I motivate myself and look at the positive side of things then I will get the job done and after I get the job done I will be able to look back and realize when I’m in a basketball, softball or volleyball game that that practice was worth it and hard work pays off. Same with my goats if I get them halter broke they will more than likely walk in the ring. Motivation is important in my words because it provides you with goals to look toward and helps you solve problems. It could also help you cope with challenges and opportunities. This is why I chose motivate. Brecklyn Sherman: My New Year’s resolution to have more mindfulness because I need to live in the moment instead of living 30 years into the future. I would like to accomplish this because I want to be happier. Often I worry about what will happen later, instead of now. I also find myself thinking of bad things like death after fun things end, making me feel very sad. I will accomplish this goal by performing random acts of kindness, trying to change my mindset from bad to good, and simply smiling more. I believe that these smaller goals will help me accomplish my mindfulness goal. Rose Smock: My new year’s resolution is to be more focused. I picked this because I sometimes have a hard time focusing in class because I find myself staring off into space. I’m going to accomplish my goal by paying more attention

in class and everywhere else. I want to pay more attention to my surroundings, so I’ll try to pay better attention instead of being on my phone or something. So that’s why I think that my new year resolution is to be more focused. Keaton Stockland: My New year’s resolution is to have more courage. I chose this because It will stop making me scared of things which are good. Another thing is I will be able to face my fears. I will be more confident which is a good thing. Also it will make me more brave which is a good thing because I will probably use them in the future. I will accomplish it by going to creepy things like haunted things and the woods at night. Also ask someone to do it with me. The last one is I will be brave. Josalin Turnbaugh: My New Year’s Resolution is to be more compassionate. I chose to be more compassionate because I am not compassionate all the time. Compassion is a good thing to be and barrile anybody is compassionate. Nobody is compassionate. I will accomplish this by being kind, helping people, not saying rude stuff and keeping comments to myself. That is my New Year’s Resolution. Asher Vennard: My new year’s resolution is to be more focused. Because I don’t focus too much. I will accomplish this by paying attention in science and not thinking about Minecraft all the time and think about science, even though I love Minecraft a lot. Abby Wait: My new year’s resolution is to have courage in other people and myself. I need to have more courage in myself because I’m always putting myself down, I never have courage in myself. I don’t think I can do anything I want to. I will accomplish this by writing positive things about myself in a journal every night. I will improve on things I’m not the best at, like volleyball or art. That is my new year’s resolution. Riggs Wieman: My new year’s resolution is to more discipline I choose discipline so I can get better at all the stuff like basketball weight lifting and to get faster and so I can discipline myself for eating and so I get in shape why so I can move way faster and so I can run longer and so i can be in the NBA someday.

Viborg Community Food Pantry Thankful for Donations -Submitted by Roberta Rasmussen What a “Ho Ho” Christmas season and year for the Viborg Community Food Pantry! We were able to serve fifteen clients, offering them canned goods, paper products, laundry soap, dish soap, and bonus items like meat, cheese, milk, garden produce, coats, mitts, socks, and stocking caps, plus $10

coupons when funds are available for meat, milk, and eggs (no cash back). It was not a surprise to see Robert Rasmussen pull up to the food pantry and unload 26 hams for our clients. This wasn’t the first time for the Turner County Pork Producers to deliver us hams at Christmas time, as well as some meat at Easter time. They have done this for many years and we are so thankful.

We also have volunteers that drop off chicken and beef. Another Ho Ho was when the Viborg-Hurley High School brought in sixteen Christmas-wrapped boxes of food and items. A huge thank you to the kind, caring young people. Our community churches, youth groups, women’s groups, and Komstad Sunday School came forth with cash donations and items to stock our

shelves. Viborg-Hurley Elementary School also had a food drive, a good way for children to experience the idea of sharing and caring for others. We are also grateful to the Lund Theatre for holding a food drive. I wish to share how generous our community is to support our food pantry. Following is a list of donations we have received throughout the year.

Viborg Community Club: $1,200 Lenten Services: $1,410 Non-Profit Organization Freeman: $3,403 Viborg Foundation/SD: $2,000 Turner County Pie Contest: $1,325 Sorlien Electric: $1,000 TriVent – pd card: $1,000 Individual caring persons (in and out of state): $2,800 Hopefully, I haven’t missed anyone when I sent

out thank you notes. Our clients, board members, and volunteers want to extend a huge thank you for the donations of 2022. We feel blessed by your caring and generosity. We have been open for fourteen years, since 2008. We couldn’t have done it without your support. Have a Happy New Year 2023!

Scammers from Page 1 They are quick and smart! They know what to say to make you think they are helping you. They know when to tell you to give them the next piece of information until suddenly something did not seem right. A nudge in my stomach said stop and breathe, and do not go any further no matter what. I told him I had to go, and he said you will lose all the progress we have made if you do. I just wanted to be done so I said I am quitting. In the meantime, he had all he wanted, so he said ok, but I felt something like a bullet entering my chest. I was typing and responding to this human for well over 3 hours. I had given him so much information as I trusted he was truly helping me. When it dawned on me that this was a strange interaction I hung up and called my son who is a security I.T. He told me to unplug my computer as soon as possible, not giving him access to my files anymore. But as a backup, I had to have my hard drive removed and start the process of calling all my people. It took a long time to replace cards, and bank information, and to make me trust anything again for a long time. I am still very cautious of any unknown callers or anything that seems off on the internet. It is like having your house burglarized, you feel invaded and scared! I also did not use that computer again! A year or so later and thanks to the help of my son, I did not lose any money, just personal information that has now been removed or updated. So, this is a warning to anyone who may feel like they are

being scammed. Do Not Engage! I have since had the same warning whistles on my new computer, but now I immediately unplug it and let it sit for some time. I know this was not my fault, but it was so frustrating to go through and if I can save anyone else the agony that I went through, I will feel vindicated. I know I was not the first one. In the first year of the pandemic, fraud-related complaints to the FTC against Cash App ballooned to 427%. Banks all over have upped their security. The internet providers have also alerted customers to this problem. It is terrifying to think of the future and not feel scared to death of using the internet. It was as if they took my time and internet information just because they could, with no repercussions at all. Meanwhile, thousands of people are violated every day. Everyone thinks it is just money that is at stake, but it has a huge psychological effect, because people wonder, how they fell for this. You internalize it and feel like you did something stupid, but you are totally being manipulated. Be aware, know the signs, and take control! We are living in some strange times! Scammers like to pounce when people are busy. What better time than the start of a new year, when people are coming off the high of the holidays and are distracted with new year festivities and do not keep such a close eye on their finances? Levo Credit Union has put together a list of five warning signs to be aware of as we start the new year. First, be aware of small transactions that are $ 10 or less. These small transactions can quickly nickel and dime your bank account. Second, unexpected declines can be a surefire signal something is wrong

and you may have fraud on your account. Immediately check your account and verify all the transactions are yours. Third, an unexpected delivery is a sure sign your accounts have been hacked. Occasionally, a scammer may hack your account and, in haste, may forget to change the delivery address. Fourth, if debt collectors contact you about charges you have not made, this is a sign your credit card may have been stolen. Be careful not to give out any additional information when verifying any questionable charges. Lastly, if at any time you suspect there may be fraud on any of your accounts, check your credit report and dispute any activity that did not come from you. Always stay vigilant and protect your finances.

Monthly Meetings CENTERVILLE:

The Centerville School Board meets monthly at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of every month in the library The Centerville City Council meet at 5:30 on the 1st Monday of every month. School: www.centerville.k12.sd.us City: www.visistcentervillesd.com

CHANCELLOR:

The Chancellor City Council meets at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of every month in the Town Hall

HURLEY:

The City Council meets at 6:30pm on the second Monday School: www.viborg-hurley.k12.sd.us City: www.hurleysd.com

IRENE:

The Irene-Wakonda School Board meets at 6pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the School/Community

Library in Irene. The Irene City Council meets at 7pm on the first Monday after the first Wednesday of every month at City Hall. School: www.irene-wakonda.k12.sd.us City: www.irenesd.com

PARKER:

The Parker School board meets monthly at 6:30pm on the 2nd Monday of every month in the Parker School Library. The Parker City Council meets monthly at 7pm on the first Monday after the first Tuesday. The Parker Senior Citizens meet at 5:30pm on the 1st Monday of the every month for a dinner/meeting at the Multigenerational Center. School: www.parker.k12.sd.us City: www.parkersd.org

MARION:

City council meets monthly at 7:00pm on the first Monday of the month in meeting room of the City Office The Marion School Board meets at 7pm on the second

Monday of every month in the music/band room. School: www.marion.k12.sd.us City: www.marionsd.com

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MONROE: VIBORG:

The Viborg City Council meets monthly at 6pm on the second Monday of every month at the Town Hall. The Viborg-Hurley School Board meetings be found on the school calendar School: www.viborg-hurley.k12.sd.us City: www.viborgsd.org

WAKONDA:

The Wakona City Council meets The Irene-Wakonda School Board meets at 6pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the School/Community Library in Irene School: www.irene-wakonda.k12.sd.us City: www.townofwakonda.org

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Grief Share program helps grieving loved ones Grief Share for the loss of a spouse, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was viewed. Past participants have related how helpful the information and followup discussions were to them. Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Too often people, including Christians, tend to stuff their grief instead of allowing it to do the Godgiven work for which it is intended. Don’t allow fear

of what others may think to keep you from what could help you. Confidentiality is very much a part of this program. Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. You will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse.  You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future. GriefShare will be held Monday, Jan. 9 in Luther Hall at First English Lutheran Church 120 E 2nd Ave in Lennox. RSVP by calling the church office at 605647-5140. Questions call Laurie Wernke RN Faith Community Nurse at 605360-5540. Register online Griefshare.org.

More than a mural from Page 1 started the idea for our latest mural project. Now we just needed to identify who would be the right artist to carry out such an interactive project. We knew we wanted this mural to be different this time around. We wanted to get the community more involved in the decision making and the painting itself. We thought about what it would be like fifteen years or so from now for a kid to be able to come back and say, “I helped paint that mural.” I remembered back to an artist I had met several years ago at a Dakota Resources conference. Her name was Amber Hansen and I knew she taught Art at the University of South Dakota. That day at the conference Amber was asked to lead a smaller version of the community-based mural process for a project on a canvas. Conference attendees were asked the overarching question, “What does a thriving rural look like to you?” Throughout the day during the conference people would stop and provide their input for what should go on the mural. Many brave souls even lent a hand painting on the canvas to help create a collaborative finished product. The end result was a fantastic looking collective piece of art that represented rural South Dakota in a very special way. Amber Hansen stood out as the go to person in this region to lead our community-based mural project. Being just down the road in Vermillion was appealing too. I was able to track down Amber through the USD website. I learned that she had done several other projects like this all over the United States. After talking with a few other communities and organizations that had utilized Amber’s services for mural projects she was our choice. Prior to starting, we met with Amber to discuss the details of the proposed project and to look at a couple of different wall locations in Centerville where the mural might be able to go. Although a few suitable locations were identified, Amber kept coming back to the south wall of Mushy’s Bowling Alley. The wall is over twenty feet tall and one hundred twenty feet long. Amber really appreciated the size and scale of the mural that would end up being on this wall and the impact it would have visually. Thankfully the Limoges family, the owners of the bowling alley, were on board with the idea. To start things off, Amber first did an assembly at our local K-12 school. We opened the assembly up to both the school kids and community members to attend and find out what the project was about and how they could get more involved. Amber encouraged the crowd to ask themselves, what is maybe missing from the other murals that were done prior that could maybe be included in this new mural? We held several other different community meetings to invite the public to give ideas. The group leading the charge on the project also put informational articles in the paper and opened up applications for paid positions that would include two apprentices and two assistant muralists. Because the wall and mural were going to be so large, Amber requested to bring on another lead muralist to assist as well. She selected Renya Hernandez, another experienced muralist from Vermillion. As an artist, Reyna is known for her use of vibrant colors and for exploring her indigenous bloodlines in her murals. The beauty of her Lakota heritage is often apparent in her work. Although there are few documented stories of Native American activity directly in Centerville, we know they were certainly on these Plains and in this area prior to the town’s establishment. Her use symbolism and color made her an exciting addition to the project. Other local assistants and artists were eventually chosen to assist with the mural. Locally, Jon Marohl of Centerville was hired as an assistant muralist. Renya Hernandez’s sister Sonia Hernandez had also submitted an application and was hired. Two other local mural apprentices were also hired. They were Macey Hostetler and Brady Muller who both attended school in Centerville. Together, this team of artists would make up the core group and do a majority of the work on the design concepts and painting of the mural. Before getting started there was some prep work that needed to be done. The bowling alley wall was a bit rough to begin with. It needed a good amount of work before the base coat of primer could even go on. Plus, the wall was actually made up of a couple different buildings that were built at separate times before eventually being combined into one. The various textures along the buildings wall presented its own set of challenges for painting the mural. We were able to get a lot of good help for the prep and priming. Community volunteers were crucial throughout the entire mural process. As I mentioned, this mural process was going to be different than the previous ones. It is much more than just hiring or commissioning an artist to paint what we thought best represents Centerville. Amber’s community-based mural process consisted of a lot of research, conversations and engaging the community. The challenge that obviously presents is you get a lot of ideas and a lot of opinions on what it should be. How do you begin to incorporate everything? You just can’t. You have to start to narrow it down. In the end, those that were able to show up and be involved throughout the process were the ones that ultimately got to decide what went into the mural. The truth is, even as the facilitator of this project, I had to remind myself of all of that from time to time. My opinion wasn’t the only one that mattered. This was a group effort. I had to let go of what I believed the mural should be and trust the process and let it play out.

“From the Front Porch” Renae Hansen | Writer [email protected]

It might sound like a bad “dad joke”, but these past few weeks have been the Perfect Storm for those of us in the newspaper business. Take some holiday breaks from school, throw in a blizzard or two (heck, it might be three, you start to lose track at this point) that cancels anything that was planned, add in some early deadlines because of the holidays, and you will find a somewhat frazzled staff at your local newspaper office, yours truly included. There is always a bit of a lull in the news after the holiday rush anyhow, but throw in everything that has happened in the past couple of weeks that has basically shut down anything newsworthy, and it makes it quite interesting to write a column about our local news. So, bear with me please as I give it my best shot. It was fun seeing the “Special Showings and Extras” that was posted on the Lund Theatre’s Facebook page last week. Even with some cancellations at the end of the year due to (what else!) the weather, the theater put on 31 “extra” showings in 2022. Thank goodness we have such a dedicated group of volunteers who are willing to step up and help out with not just the regular movie times, but also with so many extra showings. They can always use more volunteers though, and you not only get the chance to help our volunteer run theater, but you also get to see a free movie, plus score a free popcorn and drink while you’re at it. It doesn’t

matter if you’ve never done it, they are always willing to train and it really is quite fun. How nice to see SDPB recognize what those of us in Viborg and Hurley already knew, that the VHHS Cougar Girl’s Basketball Team winning the State B tournament last Spring was the number one sports story in the state for the year. I’ve always been a sucker for a Cinderella story but that one is by far my favorite. The story from SDPB says that while an eighth seed running the table has been done before, it’s rare to see it happen in “B” basketball. I think there are quite a few of us in our towns that would agree, it was the top story of 2022 for us as well. You may have seen the news stories about Buffalo, New York, fighting problems with looting after getting hit with crazy amounts of snow last month. When I read those stories, I am even more grateful for living here in our quiet little corner of the world, where when bad things like several feet of snow happen we step in to help each other out instead of using it for our personal gain. All you have to do is scroll through your Facebook feed to see story after story of folks looking for snow removal, only to comment later that they didn’t need it because someone came and dug them out and they didn’t even know who it was. I have been on the receiving end of those wonderful snow removal angels and know how much it means to someone who has difficulty doing it themself. When we go through those 50 below wind chill with ice and snow kind of days, we sometimes question why we live here, where the air can hurt your face. But all it takes to put that though straight is to hear a story or two of all of those who step up to help a neighbor, a friend, or even a stranger out, to reinforce that the best place in the world to be is right here on our own front porch.

Daneville Heritage Museum By: Cheri O’Dell Did you know that the Twine Knotter for Binder was invented here? Well, that’s the story anyway. Finding a random picture prompted my investigating and finding a story written by Nanna Goodhope which was submitted to the Viborg History Book by Lorraine Jensen Weare (granddaughter of inventor). The unabridged story can be found published in the February 17, 1966 “Viborg Enterprise”, written by Goodhope for her “The Old Timer” series. The abbreviated story tells of Christen Jensen, known by his friends as the machine wizard “for there was never, so I was told, a problem coming up concerning machinery, tools, and gadgets but what he was able to solve it. His friend, a blacksmith, could work his inventions out in his shop. I (writer, Nanna Goodhope) was young in those days and didn’t fully realize the importance of having men like that in a new community.” Inventor Christen and his wife Maren were born near the town of Hjorring in Jutland, Denmark, Christen in 1842 and Marin in 1847. They were married in 1871 and in 1874 they sailed for America. They homesteaded in Swan Lake Township, two miles north and one mile east of what is now the town of Viborg. Their first house was a dugout in the side of a hill near Turkey Ridge Creek. They had nine children of which eight survived. Goodhope chronicled many of the talents and accomplishments of Jensen then went on to explain that his greatest invention was something of which he did not get credit as “he was too honest to suspect dishonesty in others.” That invention was the knotter for the twine binder. “That contraption might have made him a millionaire,” had he kept the idea to himself. Christen and his friend the

Christen Jensen invented the pictured knotter for both corn cutter and grain binder. Mr. Nielsen, who ran the creamery located at Daneville, is pictured on the corn cutter. He was a partner of Jensen. blacksmith saw a need for this piece of equipment but lacked financial means as they both needed to work to support their families. The merchants of the little town of Swan Lake had faith in the ability of the men and extended them credit so their families could eat until the project was completed. A large basement room in the big white house (owned by W.W. Aurner) that was a little to the north and west of Swan Lake was converted into a shop for their experimental work. “Sure enough after many trials and errors and much experimenting, a twine knotter did evolve so perfect in workmanship that its mechanism hasn’t been improved on since.” The next step would be to get a patent and to get an implement company interested. This is where the story gets suspicious. After their inquiry into such, two fine gentlemen came out in a livery rig from the nearest railway station professing interest. They were taken into the shop

in good faith and a demonstration of the knotter was given. Well, after this visit the men were never heard from again, but the following year a binder came out with that same twine knotter. It was patented by a man named Appleby. An internet search tells that the wire binder was developed by Appleby, Withington, and others of Bango, Wisconsin. Was credit stolen from our local Pioneers? We will never know for sure. According to Goodhope, it didn’t much matter, and she explained, “they took their defeat in good grace. Besides, their foremost ambition was not to accumulate wealth. Back then, to enjoy freedom and have satisfaction with your work was what counted.” Christen Jensen died in 1914 at the age of 72. Wife Maren died in 1946 at the age of 99 and was probably the last of her group of Danish pioneers that came to this area. Both are buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Viborg.

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Garden tool review Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener [email protected]

Here we go into what I like to call the planning months for the upcoming gardening season. Now is when I start to think about what I want to plant in my garden next year, whether I want to make my garden any bigger, how I want to design my garden, and of course what flowers I want to have to decorate my yard. The dreaming season for gardeners. Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over, it’s time to get serious and start thinking about us and what new fun things are out there for gardeners. Here are some of my top picks for helpful, handy tools. Have you heard about Mod Hod? This is a very handy basket that comes in different sizes and can be utilized indoors or outdoors. This basket has handles for carrying, legs for easy reaching and keeping the basket up off the ground, and it is stackable. It features holes for rinsing and draining your harvest in a soft mesh basket that won’t bruise and is lightweight. The gardening silicone thumb knife. Here is one that I found disappointing and don’t recommend. It is an orange silicone thimble-type tool that slips over your thumb, and then another one for your index finger that acts as a skin protector. The thumb thimble has a blade on it and the idea is to use the thumb and index finger as you would to pinch, deadhead, trim, and harvest. The idea sells itself and looks like it would be a great

idea, but I found the thumb thimble hard to work with and not sharp enough to cut through even the smallest stems. Farmers sleeves by Farmers Defense. I love love love these things! They are sleeves that fit like socks for your arms to protect your skin from plants that bite, poke, or sting. These are lightweight and open on both ends with a thumb hole to keep them in place inside gloves. They are breathable so you don’t get too hot, but they also protect your arms from the sun and insects. I got into a fight with some stinging nettle once, and I refuse to go into the weed patch without these sleeves for protection ever since. The Hori Hori digging knife is another tool in my arsenal that I can’t live without. This is a multi-purpose gardening tool that is perfect for digging, planting, weeding, dividing, cutting, chopping, and anything else you need to do out in the yard. I use mine for almost every task. This is the first tool I grab when I head out to the garden and I keep it with me at all times during the gardening season. Once you get one, you won’t know how you got along without it. For those of us who aren’t so quick to get back up once we have gotten down on the ground, try out the padded garden kneeler. It is a lightweight, portable padded bench with a hanging tool caddie on each side. It allows you to get down closer to the ground to do your dirty work but adds extra support to help you get back up when you are done. The hanging tool caddy helps keep track of those tools that otherwise get lost in the weeds. Give some thought to adding these garden gadgets to your gardening arsenal this spring. I will have more fun finds coming up. Until next week…happy planning!

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obituary

Rosemary Eliason 82 Sioux Falls, SD December 23, 2022

Rosemary R. Eliason, 82, of Sioux Falls, S.D. passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, at Miller Funeral Home-Downtown, 507 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, S.D. with interment next to her husband, Dennis, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation with the family present to greet friends was from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, at Miller Funeral Home-Downtown, 507 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, S.D. Rosemary Ruth Bauerle, daughter of Willard and Ruth (Hopf ) Bauerle, was born November 29, 1940 in Salem, S.D. She grew up in the Marion S.D. area where she graduated from Marion High School. She then moved to Sioux Falls where she attended Stewart’s School of Hairstyling. She spent her first 6 years working at Carmela’s Salon in the Cataract Hotel. Rosemary was united in marriage with

Darla Atsma

Dolton, SD December 30, 2022

Darla Atsma, 59 of Dolton SD, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2022 in Louie’s arms, after a life long battle with kidney disease.  Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, January 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem.  Visitation with family present will begin at 5 pm on Thursday with a rosary and prayer service at 7 pm, all at Kinzley Funeral Home in Salem.   Darla was born on September 19, 1963 to Roger and Janet Reif of Salem SD. After Darla graduated from Salem High School, she continued her education and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Deaf Education at Northern State University and Augustana University.  After graduation, Darla taught English at Nebraska School for the Deaf High in Omaha, NE for six years. Darla was passionate about teaching and signing for the deaf and loved what she did for a living and subcontracted as a Certified Interpreter Level 3.  Her deaf brother, Troy, was her inspiration in pursuing deaf education. In 1989, Darla met Louie Atsma at a restaurant with a group of friends in Sioux Falls. Darla and Louie married in 1990.  They rented and lived on a farm outside Luverne, MN for one year, but they both had a dream of owning their own dairy business.  They

Everett Knutson 86 Centerville, SD December 27, 2022

Everett Herman Knutson was born February 13th, 1935 in Wakonda, South Dakota to James Herman and Eva (Jensen) Knutson. He died December 27th, 2022 in Sioux Falls, S.D. at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 14 days. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith, Everett was a lifelong member of Scandia Lutheran Church. He was raised on the family farm near Centerville and attended Midway Country School and graduated from Centerville High School in 1954. He attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls and was a member of the South Dakota Air Guard. Everett married Joan Marie Hansen on June 14, 1964. Together they raised four children on the same farm where Everett grew up. Other than his family, one of Everett’s primary interests was barbershop singing, and he was a proud member of the Tri-Valley Barbershop Chorus for over 50 years! He instilled his love of music in his children, along with a strong work ethic and a rare, quiet humility that was admired and respected by all whom he met. Everett loved his life on the farm. The quintessential “Gentleman Farmer” Everett raised livestock and crops with his brother

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Dennis Eliason on August 3, 1963 in Marion, S.D. They were blessed with three children, Dale, Debbie and David. After their marriage she started a salon in their home which she operated for over 50 years. Grateful for having shared her life are her three children, Dale Eliason (Nancy Habben) of Hartford, S.D., Debbie Williams and her husband, Mike, of Sioux Falls, S.D., David Eliason and his wife, Renee, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; three granddaughters, Amber Eliason, Tarah Eliason and Samantha Bruns and her husband, Aaron; three great grandchildren, Bailey Bruns, Rebecca Bruns, and Bentley Bruns; a brother, Larry Bauerle of Lennox, S.D.; and two half-sisters, Laurie Ensz and her husband, Tim, of Mitchell, S.D. and Julie Conlon of Eureka, S.D.; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dennis; an infant brother, Lonnie Bauerle; a half-brother, Chuck Bauerle; and a half sister, Bev Taft. Memorials may be given in Rosemary’s name to the Direct Line Prayer Center, 227 W 9th St, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57104.

Arno Schroeder 97 Spearfish, SD December 21, 2022

Arno W. Schroeder, age 97 of Spearfish, S.D. went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022. Born February 6, 1925 in Dolton, S.D. to parents Frank and Susie (Becker) Schroeder. Preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Susie, First wife: Doris Kinsman Schroeder, wife: Freeda Crago Summers Schroeder, brother: Leo Schroeder, sisters: Adina Lagemann, Christine Larson, Verna Schroeder, Violet Schroeder, Gladys Larson, and Agnes Deckert, and grandson, Brian Douglas Schroeder. Survived by his son: Douglas (Joanne) Schroeder and daughter: Nancy Schroeder, grandchildren: Erin Haynes (Russell), and Nathan Schroeder (Rachel), great-grandchildren: Wesley Haynes and Brian Haynes, several nieces and nephews. Arno led a very active life from his early years on a rural farm during the Depression years to the last years when his war injuries caught up with him. His early family life was one of poverty of income but because the farm and garden provided food, they did not experience hunger. Rich in non-material family values, and due to a strong Mennonite foundation, Arno was a man of great faith and character. At an early age, the Lord gave Arno a deep desire to read and memorize His Word. His education was that of one-room country schools in his primary years. He graduated from High School in Marion, S.D. in 1943. Many great stories of an active life and much hard work have come from those years of farm life and school experiences. Soon after graduation, he left the farm for summer work in Chicago before his one and only semester of college at Tabor College in Kansas. Returning to Chicago where his brother also lived, Arno took a job with an insurance company to finance additional education in pre-med studies but was soon drafted into the Marine Corps in the fall of 1944. After boot camp in Le Jeune, N.C., Arno found himself on a ship to WWII combat in the Pacific Theater, eventually to Okinawa. After experiencing the life changing impact of intense combat on Okinawa and while training in Guam for the planned invasion of Japan, the atomic attack on Japan brought an end to the war. Arno was then assigned to service in China where he provided administrative support in the Headquarters Company before he returned to the States and was honorably discharged in 1946. Resulting from his WWII service, he re-

ceived numerous service commendations including the Combat Action Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation (6th Marine Division), and the China Service Medal among others. Injuries sustained during combat were never properly documented, thus prohibiting his receipt of a well-deserved Purple Heart medal. Following his service in China, Arno was treated in the Naval Hospital in San Diego for his combat injuries before his honorable discharge. During his brief service in the USMC Reserve from 1947-51 he received his promotion to Private First Class. Arno married Doris Kinsman from Worthington, Minn. in 1950 and they settled in Sioux Falls, S.D. Son, Douglas was born in May 1951 and daughter, Nancy in November 1954. Strongly discouraged by the Corps from pursuing a medical career, Arno found work in the finance world and eventually in banking; his special skills in this area and much hard work allowed him to achieve measurable success and provision for his family over the next 30 years. Throughout his adult life Arno gave generous support to several churches, charities, veteran’s groups, seniors, and widowers in the community. His friends and family would acknowledge gratefully his role as a prayer warrior on their behalf. During his banking years Arno began to enjoy hunting and fishing, accumulating many trophy mounts which were displayed in his home. Retiring in his mid-fifties to the Black Hills allowed him many more opportunities to enjoy this avocation. It was in Spearfish, S.D. that he met and married his wife, Freeda. Together they enjoyed singing in choirs and participating in hundreds of Volksmarch events around the Black Hills and in Arizona during the winter months. Arno was able to live independently until the fall of his 97th year when he was moved into the VA hospice facility in Sturgis, S.D. The family is so grateful for the many healthcare professionals who cared for him so lovingly. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Connection Church in Spearfish with visitation beginning one hour prior. Private family burial will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Samaritans Purse and DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Arrangements are under the care of FidlerIsburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels. com

were able to secure a dairy farm south of Dolton, SD.  They had a successful dairy and beef cattle operation for 30 years.  Until recently, Darla continued interpreting for the deaf, worked at the School for the Blind in Mitchell and handled the books for the farm.    Darla loved vegetable and flower gardening, cooking, sewing, taking care of the yard and tending to her pets.  There was a distinction between the farm pets and Darla’s favorite pets.  Darla was a member of Catholic churches in each of the locations she lived and most recently in Bridgewater and Salem.  She was passionate about her faith and recruited family members to the Sacrament’s. Darla and Louie enjoyed many mini vacations to visit relatives in MN, WI, OR, SD and CO and local points of interest throughout the Midwest.  Many an evening they enjoyed a country motorcycle ride. Darla is survived by: her husband, Louie Atsma of Dolton, SD; mother, Janet Reif of Salem, SD; brothers, Todd (Mary) Reif of Sturgis, SD and Troy (friend Rhonda Ofstad) Company as a receptionist Reif of Sioux Falls, SD; parent-in-laws Ger- Faith Christiansen until she began employben & Anna Atsma of Silverton, OR along 89 ment at IBM where she was with many brothers/sisters in law, nieces, Sioux Falls, SD an executive secretary. Faith nephews and cousins.  Darla was predeDecember 13, 2022 retired from IBM in 1992 after ceased by her father Roger, grandparents 23 years of service. Faith Christiansen, of Sioux Ray & Rose Reif, Martin & Alice Wingen; inFaith was a member of fant siblings Wayne, Denise and Beth Ann. Falls, S.D., died December 13, First Lutheran Church where 2022, at Taylor House Hosshe was active in the Wompice in Des Moines, Iowa. She en’s Circle and worked tirewas 89. lessly in preparing for and Visitation with the family conducting the annual baDarrell and his legacy for present was from 4 to 6 p.m. zaar. She volunteered in the “doing things right” lives on on Wednesday, December Sioux Valley/Sanford Hospithrough his sons. When he 28, 2022, at the Miller Westtal gift shop for 30 years. Faith enjoyed travwasn’t in the field he liked side Chapel, 6200 W. 41st Street. A memorial to garden, his favorite be- service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, De- eling with her sister and brother-in-law and ing potatoes and popcorn; cember 29, 2022, at the First Lutheran Church playing bridge in two bridge clubs when she harvesting from his apple Christ the Victor Chapel with burial at Rosehill was at home. During summer evenings she could be found sitting in her garage with and pear trees and wood- Cemetery in Viborg, S.D. In lieu of flowers, please direct any memo- the door open greeting passers by and visitworking. In his later years, rials to Feeding South Dakota or the Humane ing with neighbors. She also devoted herself his greatest delight was to taking care of her Mother and Sister and Society. watching his grandchildren Faith Eleanor Christiansen was born July brother-in-law during their later years. She perform in their music and 31, 1933, to Chris Miller Christiansen and Jen- made countless trips to Viborg and Beresford sporting events. nie (Petersen) Christiansen on a farm near to visit and care for them. Her friends and acEverett was preceded in Viborg. She attended Viborg public school, quaintances will remember that she was very death by his parents, his sister Bonnie Mae and graduated from Viborg High School as meticulous and set high standards for herself Knutson, brother Darrell Knutson, and his her class Valedictorian in 1951. Following her and coworkers. sister Beverly Knutson. Faith is survived by several cousins and graduation, she moved to Sioux Falls where Grateful for having shared his life are she attended Nettleton Commercial Col- their families as well as many friends. She was his wife of 58 years Joan; daughter Susan lege and completed the secretarial training preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Ruth, and her brother-in-law Ellsworth. (Tim) Bjordal of Sioux Falls, S.D.; son Steven course. Blessed be her memory. (Vonni) Knutson of Centerville; son Daniel After completing her training she worked For obituary and online registry please visit (Kyla) of Centerville, and daughter Linda for Anchor Casualty Queen City Insurance www.millerfh.com (Bill) Strough of Las Vegas, Nevada; four grandchildren, Seth Bjordal and his fiancé Madison of Sioux Falls, Aubrey Bjordal and 323358 special friend Tanner of Dickinson, N.D., Josiah and Bethany Knutson of Centerville, sister-in-law Ruby Knutson of Centerville, and many nieces and nephews. 1872 Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville. Burial fol2022 lowed at Holland Cemetery. Visitation was th Friday, December 30 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Scandia Church, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. wassfuneralhome.com

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church listings PARKER FIRST BAPTIST Aaron Kilbourn - Pastor (605) 297-3259, (605) 2973258 Wednesday Jan 4: Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Jan 8: Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Jan 11: Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group: 7:00 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Steve Hammer [email protected] Sundays Worship: 9 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN Office: 297-4417 Pastor Henrique Fleming www.gracelutheranparker. com Wednesday January 4: Supper: 5:30 p.m. Worship: 6:30 p.m. Luther League: 7:00 p.m. Sunday January 8: Choir Rehearsal: 8:30 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Adult Education: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday January 11: Supper: 5:30 p.m. Worship: 6:30 p.m. Luther League: 7:00 p.m. FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN,

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UNITED METHODIST worship Bible Study: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 CHURCH Worship: 10 a.m. Worship:10:30 a.m. p.m. Ron Olson, Pastor SALEM-ZION MENNONITE Wednesday: Wednesday Jan 11: 701-440-1102 27844 443rd Ave Freeman, Kid’s time: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study at Parson’s Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. 57029 Insurance IRENE Thursday, 2022 Tri-County with coffee fellowship Pastor June Corey 9, Miller BETHESDA CHURCH – or virtually –News contact IRENE UNITED METHODtime to follow. All are Phone: (605) 925-7771 RURAL Pastor Max: 7:30 a.m. IST CHURCH welcome to join us. We [email protected] 4454 273rd St. (3 ½ miles Jr. VCIS for grades 1-6 at Pastor Judy Sayler are a [email protected] west of Marion) the Parish Hall: 3:45-5:00 228 S. Dakota Street United Methodist congrewww.salemzion.com Pastor Steve Moerman p.m. continued from front pg. gation, Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. pastormoerman@yahoo. Confirmation Meal in the IRENE OUR REDEEMERbut we welcome all who Fellowship: 10:10 a.m. com Parish Hall: 5:30 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH continued from front pg. need a church home! Worship: 10:30 a.m. Phone: (605) 648-3853 Confirmation Class in the 29432 Hwy 81 (Please check website for Website: bethesdamarion. Parish Hall: 6:00 p.m. SEVENTH DAY more information) church VCIS: 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the ST. AGNES SIGELADVENTIST CHURCH Sundays: Parish Hall CATHOLIC CHURCH 605-610-4144 BETHANY MENNONITE Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Friday: West one mile from Hwy Roy Morris, Pastor CHURCH Worship: 10:30 a.m. Food Pantry: 4:30 – 6:30 81 June 9, every 2022 Tri-County Worship every Saturday at Thursday, Worship: 9-10 a.m. Four Views of the End p.m. News On Lesterville Road Thursday, 9, church 2022 Tri-County News 3 11:00 a.m.June - at the Sunday Times Study: 6:00 p.m. and Broadcasted on Channel Wednesdays: BETHANY LUTHERAN IRENE CALVARYlive-streamed on 96 – Golden West custom- Christian Basics/Catechism CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH Facebook: ers class 5:00 p.m. Pastor Kent Klawonn Pastor Mark Ostrem Thursday, June 9,Church. 2022 continued from front pg. Tri-County News Hurley Adventist Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 225 East Main Street 3 continued from front pg. CHANCELLOR TURNER COUNTY Sunday Worship: 10:30 continued from front pg. HARMONY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GERMANTOWN a.m. ST. COLUMBAcontinued from front pg. PRESBYTERIAN Church office: (605) 647PRESBYTERIAN RURAL MAYFIELD CHURCH 2150 Pastor Mark Chase FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Fr. Randy Philips continued(605) from front pg. 261-9664 Sunday January 8: Sunday worship: 9 a.m. Daryl Dachtler, Pastor Services begin at 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Morning 605-310-5374 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. TRONDHJEM FREEfromWorship: front pg. 10:45 on Sundays and conclude Worship Service with [email protected] continued Sunday LUTHERAN CHURCH with Pastor Jim Wipf a.m. Pastor Mark Ostrem fellowship and coffee folDAVIS 30060 448th Ave., Volin lowing CHANCELLOR TURNER COUNTY CATHOLIC CHURCH Thursday, June 9, 2022 Tri-County News the service. REFORMED CHURCH - ARC EVANGELICAL Good Shepherd, St. FAITH UNITED LUTHERANRev. Marc de Waard PRESBYTERIAN Patrick, CHURCH (ELCA) RODNEY MIKLESON MONROE 500 3rd St., (P.O. Box 47) 28201 463rd Ave St. Teresa 44874 303rd St., Rural Rodney served a Medic CALVARY REFORMED Chancellor, 57015 -Rural Davis Father Davidas Roehrich Volin continued from605-647-5433 front pg. in the from 1970-1973. Pastor Clint Richardson (605) 647-2731 (office/ Phone: KrisArmy Lee, Administrative in Fort Ri(605) 297-4283 Office message) Email: turnercopres@hot- He was stationed Assistant WAKONDA UMC continue ley, Kansas, and spent time in3 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. www.chancellorreformed. mail.com Tri-Parish Office: Pastor Judy Sayler Tri-County News Thursday, Tri-County 33 Thursday,June June9, 9,2022 2022 Tri-CountyNews News Germany. org www.turnercountyepc.org (605) 763-2028 201 Kansas Street FIRST CHURCH OF Sunday Jan 8: Sundays: January, February, March MONROE 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 5:00 p.m.: Good DonnaPLEASANT HenriksenVALLEY and Julie Nelsen (sta BOB HANSEN Pastor Dean Witkop 10:40 a.m. Fellowship Hour Worship 10:30 a.m. Shepherd (Centerville) LUTHERAN the Wakonda Fire and Resuce building Bob was in the Army from 1959-1961. He was stationed at Fort Sunday Worship: Sunday 8:30 a.m.: St. Pastor Alyssa Mitchell continued from front to Ruth Engman. continued from frontpg. pg. 10 a.m. Leonard Wood, Missouri, His duties were in Finance. Bob quotMARION BETHEL REFORMED Patrick (Wakonda) 45918 308th Street, ed “first time I saw a million dollars”. The Turner County Courtcontinued from front pg. FREEMAN FIRST CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH Sunday 10:30 a.m.: St. Westerville continued front Thursday, June 9, 2022 Tri-County News continued from frontpg. pg. house andfrom Highway Department crabapple tree with the assistance3 and gras est appreciation, Thank You, for FREEMAN MISSIONARY our hearts. Pastor Scott Dent - DAVIS Teresa (Beresford) of a mini-excavator furnished by this pro will be closed June 20, 2022 in And 605-648-3704 so, on behalf of the yourPastor service Barry to our Miedema country with CHURCH ASH WEDNESDAY – 2023 Pollman CENTERVILLE Excavation. Owner, to beaut RODNEY MIKLESON observance of Juneteenth. 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A Roundabout Journey Sue Schmidt Correspondent The book of Jonah opens with a command from God to Jonah, “Go to the great city of Nineveh (500 miles northeast of Israel) and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.” The story quickly takes a nasty turn when Jonah doesn’t obey God but runs away in the opposite direction as far west as he could. Jonah grew up loathing the people of Nineveh for they were as evil as they were powerful; he didn’t think they deserved to be forgiven by God. Jonah headed to Joppa where he paid the fare and boarded a ship bound for Tarshish. God knew where Jonah was sailing to but Jonah didn’t know of God’s omniscience. Jonah got himself into worse trouble when God sent a great wind on the sea, a violent storm that threatened to break up the ship. All the sailors and captain cried out in fear and threw cargo into the sea to lighten the boat. As the tempest raged on the sailors found Jonah in a deep sleep below deck. Jonah’s conscience was free from guilt in running from God and the possibility of endangering the lives of the crew. The

sailors asked Jonah who he was and he answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the land.” Hopefully this is where Jonah slowly realizes he can’t worship God and run from Him at the same time. As the violent storm increased Jonah told the men to throw him into the sea and the waters would become calm. He knew it was his own fault he had put the men through such a frightening situation. The sailors didn’t want to be responsible for Jonah’s life by throwing him into the gale force winds. They cried out to the Lord to not hold them accountable for an innocent life. They picked up Jonah and threw him overboard and the raging ocean grew calm. Jonah knew he was drowning. We would prefer a life preserver or a boat of any size to save us but God sent a fish to rescue Jonah. God prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah who was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. God can accomplish anything He wants or needs. The fish mentioned in the Bible was big enough to swallow a man whole and may not live in our oceans today – the fish may have been created for God’s 72-hour purpose to teach Jonah a lesson. From inside the stench of the great fish Jonah prayed, “In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me.

From the depths of the grave, I call for help and You listened to my cry. You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all Your waves and breakers swept over me,” Jonah 2:13. There is no place on earth that we can be separated from God, He knows, He listens and He cares. God commanded the fish to spit Jonah out onto dry land. God gives this wimpy prophet a second chance and Jonah obeys the word of the Lord. He went back to Nineveh and proclaimed, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned.” The people of this evil city and its king repented. “When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways He had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction He had threatened.” A PERSONAL NOTE – You are my God of second chances. You have forgiven me, I will obey You, I have repented and I praise You for Your gift of salvation. I have opened my heart wide open to receive all the love You have to give me. I believe with every fiber of my being You came to earth as a baby, died on the cross, rose again and ascended back to heaven. I do not need any more evidence than what is written in Your word. You are my miraculous Savior not only at Christmas and Easter but every day of my life. You are my purpose for living. I feel spiritually rich in my belief and faith. All I want, all I need is You.

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CENTERVILLE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 700 Main St. Church phone: 605-5632704 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship in person

DELAWARE REFORMED Jct. of Hwy. 17 & 18 Phone: 605-647-5868 Rev. Gary Gegstade DALESBURG BAPTIST Pastor Darren Regehr 30503 466th Ave.

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KOMSTAD COVENANT 29987 University Rd., Beresford, SD Phone: 605-563-2402 Tim Clever Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship Coffee & Fellowship Following services Every Sunday DALESBURG LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

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Years ago and the people you may know… Lillian Vurm accompanied by Anna Anderson of Madison, spent the Christmas holidays in the home of their granddaughter and family, Mike and Peggy Joey and Alex Jording of New Castle, Wyo. Marion – Marion senior, Laura Wieman, was chosen as a congressional page. The 3,000 square foot Marion Medical and Dental building was built by Dr. Haiar for his practice and the medical part was occupied by Rural Medical Clinic. Rachel Dick finished her high school basketball career with selections to first team alconference and first team all-state.

25 Years Ago, January 1998

Viborg - Christmas lights were judged on December 17 by the Viborg Cub Scout Webelos. The following winners received $20 each: Irvin Mohr, Merle Langeland, Vernon Larsen, Rueben Morck, Curtis Rasmussen. Honorable Mention were Our Saviors Lutheran Church 20 years ago, January 2003 Marion – Marion police officer, David Ham- and Ronald Lockwood. ilton, graduated from the SD Law Enforcement center in Pierre, SD. 35 Years ago, January 1988 The Kindergarten Kiddee was Miranda Centerville - A number of years have Chedester. passed since our ice skaters have had access Karlyn Kohl was the relief postmaster in the to an ice skating rink. To remedy the situation, Marion Post Office. a concrete slab was laid this past summer and Parker – 2002 Year in Review. with the perfect combination of water and Wheelchair basketball is planned for the cold temperatures, skaters now have an ideal after-prom benefit. The Junior Sioux Wheel- spot to enjoy a favorite winter activity. ers took on the Parker coaches, and media personalities from KSFY and KELO TV. 40 years ago, December 1983 Markets: Beans $5.35, Corn $2.12. Marion – Donations were coming in to Precipitation: Jan. 1, 3” of Snow; .12 precipi- support the band trip to Washington, DC. tation. The jet fighter in the Marion city park was determined to be a hazard and will head to a 30 years ago, December 1993 museum. Parker – Funeral services were held for AlThe senior in the senior spotlight was Carvin Lloyd Kasten, 73, on Thursday, Dec. 31 in men Arbeiter. Parker. Money market certificates were yielding Larry Gasper, 44, died Thursday, Dec. 31 af- 8.32% interest. ter a long battle with cancer.

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Centerville - Mr. Krause, our new county commissioner will no doubt see to it that the planks on the bridge just at the north edge of Centerville are nailed down. Some of the planks are so loose that they almost upset an auto or buggy going over them at moderate speed. Our fine weather continues and our people who had planned to spend the winter in California have given up the idea and talk of starting a winter resort here.

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public notices CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 12/18/22 6:33 PM D e p u t i e s investigated a theft report after a civil dispute involving an eviction. Investigation continues to determine if there had been a theft of property. 12/18/22 6:50 PM A deputy assisted jail staff with an arrest of a person who had violated her requirements of the 24/7 sobriety program. The violator was booked into the jail. 12/18/22 6:58 PM A deputy responded along with fire units to a report of a car fire near Wakonda. 12/18/22 10:43 PM A deputy responded to the jail to assist with a pat search and booking of an incoming arrestee. 12/19/22 7:40 AM An inmate was transported from the Union County Jail to the Clay County Jail to attend court. 12/19/22 9:16 AM A deputy responded to a report of an open door at a vacant Wakonda residence. It appeared the door may have been forced open. Investigation is ongoing. 12/19/22 12:46 PM The School Resource Officer assisted a Vermillion Police detective and a court services officer with an investigation involving a student who was on probation. 12/19/22 12:46 PM A juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Sioux Falls after a court order was received requiring the juvenile to be detained. 12/19/22 4:24 PM A deputy responded along with fire units to a report of a gas leak at a Burbank residence. No gas leak was detected. 12/20/22 12:21 AM A deputy assisted Vermillion police officers in an effort to locate a woman who had taken pills and left her residence. The woman was located safe nearby. 12/20/22 7:04 AM Two inmates were transported from the Union County Jail to the Clay County Jail. 12/21/22 9:50 AM An inmate was transported from the Yankton County Jail to a medical appointment in Vermillion. The inmate was then returned to the Yankton County Jail. 12/21/22 2:03 PM A deputy responded to a report of a car blocking a farm field approach. The vehicle owner was located and the owner stated plans to get the vehicle moved as soon as a tire can be changed. 12/21/22 10:03 PM A caller reported becoming lost in a snowstorm in her vehicle due to poor visibility. A deputy helped guide her car from a farm field to the road and to her nearby residence. 12/22/22 7:55 AM A deputy responded to Highway 19 south of Vermillion after receiving a report of an overdue employee at a Vermillion business. The caller was

concerned due to weather conditions. The employee was found to be safe at his home in Nebraska. 12/22/22 11:12 AM A deputy responded to a report of a semi that had stopped in Irene and the caller was concerned about the driver. The deputy found that the driver was safe and the semi was inoperable due to the extreme cold. No assistance was needed. 12/22/22 5:02 PM A deputy received a report of a child who needed to get home from a Vermillion business and could not get in touch with his mother. Due to the cold, a deputy drove the boy home. 12/23/22 9:37 AM A deputy responded along with Fire units to a structure fire at a rural residence. 12/23/22 6:53 PM A caller reported that she had loaned a vehicle to another person and the vehicle had not been returned as had been agreed upon. A deputy contacted the other person and the vehicle was returned to the owner. 12/23/22 7:22 PM A deputy responded along with EMS to a report of a medical emergency at a business in Meckling. 12/24/22 8:51 AM A caller reported a vehicle stuck on a minimum maintenance road near Vermillion. A deputy checked to make sure the vehicle was unoccupied and no assistance was needed. 12/24/22 9:49 PM After an inmate being held for Clay County in the Union County Jail was transported to the hospital in Vermillion by ambulance, a Corrections Officer responded to the hospital to take custody of the inmate there. After the inmate was released from the hospital, he was transported to the Clay County Jail. CENTERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 60-1 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA I CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II PUBLIC INPUT III APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV CONFLICT OF INTEREST V READING OF PREVIOUS MINUTES VI BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS VII APPROVAL OF BILLS VIII SUPERINTENDENT/ PRINCIPAL REPORTS IX OLD BUSINESS X NEW BUSINESS A. First Reading Policy JEA Compulsory Attendance Age B. First Reading Policy JFCL Student Registered Sex Offenders C. First Reading Policy JFG Student Searches D. First Reading Policy JFGA Law

Enforcement and Department of Social Services Interviews E. First Reading Policy JHG Reporting Child Abuse F. First Reading Policy IGDA Student Organizations G. First Reading Policy (Regulation)IGDA-R(1) Student Organizations H. First Reading Policy GBI Staff Gifts and Solicitations I. First Reading Policy AEA Tobacco and Vaping Free Schools J. First Reading Policy JFC Student Conduct K. Appoint Election Officials L. Set Election Date M. Employ Administration N. Review Enrollment Projections O. School Calendar P. Recognition of Retirement Q. Approve Contract R. Surveillance Camera Quote XI EXECUTIVE SESSION for personnel matters in accordance with SDCL 1-25-2 XII ADJOURN AGENDA PARKER SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING January 09, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Establishment of a quorum. 4. Approve or amend proposed agenda. 5. Acknowledge receipt of the December 13, 2022 Cornbelt Educational Cooperative board minutes. 6. Approve or amend minutes of: December 12, 2022 regular meeting. 7. Financial report. 8. Approve claims. 9. Conflict of interest. 10. Hearing of delegations and representatives- School patrons will be given the opportunity to address the Board of Education. Complaints about school personnel, students, or families of either, will not be heard. Each delegate is limited to a two-minute presentation with a maximum of thirty minutes in total. 11. Written communications. a. Special committee reports. 12. New business-Discussion/ Action Items a. Return to Learn Update b. New Building Discussion – Phase II c. Approve transfer from Capital Outlay Fund to Capital Projects Fund d. Little Pheasant Daycare financial position 13. Administrator’s report a. Business Manager b. K-6 Principal c. 7-12 Principal/Activities Director d. Superintendent/Special Education 14. Items of business from members of the Board of Education 15. Adjournment

VIBORG-HURLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 60-6 SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA January 9, 2023 6 p.m. Hurley Building – Supt Office School Board Members: President, Chris Richards; VicePresident, Stacey Sorlien, Faydra Christensen, Jim Gerdes, Adam Hoesing OLD BUSINESS: 1. Invocation 2. Convene: 6:00 p.m. Call to order, roll call, establish a quorum 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Motion to adopt the agenda 5. Welcome Visitors – Public Input 6. Approval of the minutes for the School Board Meeting on Dec. 12 7. Recognitions 8. Approve and Pay Bills 9. Approve Business and Financial Reports NEW BUSINESS: 10. Administrative Comments a. Electric Bus & Charging Station b. Capital Outlay Budget Review c. Election Date/Location(s) 11. School Board Policy KG-R(1) & Wellness – 2nd Reading 12. Approve Contracts 13. Surplus 14. Other Business 15. Set meeting date for February 16. Adjourn NOTICE OF APPLICATION NO. 8677-3 TO APPROPRIATE WATER Notice is given that Eldon Smit, 28664 463rd Ave, Centerville S.D. 57014 has filed an application for a water permit to irrigate an additional 80 acres. Water Right No. 2220-3 authorizes 1.11 cubic feet of water per second (cfs) from one well completed into the Parker-Centerville Aquifer (47 feet deep) located in the E 1/2 NW 1/4 Section 11 to irrigate 80 acres located in the E 1/2 NW 1/4 Section 11; all in T97N-R52W. This application proposes to irrigate an additional 80 acres located in the W 1/2 NW 1/4 Section 11-T97N-R52W from the existing well. This application, if approved, and Water Right No. 2220-3 will authorize a total of 1.11 cfs for irrigation of 160 acres. This site is located approximately 2 miles southeast of Davis S.D. Pursuant to SDCL 46-2A-2, the Chief Engineer recommends APPROVAL of Application No. 86773 with qualifications because 1) unappropriated water is available, 2) existing domestic water uses and water rights will not be unlawfully impaired, 3) it is a beneficial use of water, and 4) it is in the public interest as it pertains to matters within the regulatory authority of the Water Management Board. The Chief Engineer’s recommendation with qualifications, the application, and staff report are available at

https://danr.sd.gov/public or contact Ron Duvall for this information, or other information, at the Water Rights Program address provided below. Any person interested in opposing this application or recommendation shall allege that the application, upon approval, will cause injury to the person that is unique from any injury suffered by the public in general. The injury must concern a matter either within the regulatory authority found in SDCL 46-2A-9 for approval or denial of the application, or other matter concerning the application within the regulatory authority of the board to act upon as defined by SDCL 46-2-9 and 46-2-11, or both. Any person meeting the petitioner requirements and wishing to be a party of record in a contested case hearing shall file a written petition to oppose the application with BOTH the applicant and Chief Engineer. A petition opposing the application shall be filed on a form provided by the Chief Engineer. The petition form is available online at https://danr.sd.gov/public or by contacting the Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer’s address is “Water Rights Program, Foss Building, 523 E Capitol, Pierre S.D. 57501” or call (605) 773-3352. The applicant’s mailing address is given above. If contesting the Chief Engineer’s recommendation, the applicant shall also file a petition. A petition filed by either an interested person or the applicant must be filed by January 16, 2023. The petition shall include a statement describing the unique injury upon approval of the application on the petitioner, the petitioner’s reasons for opposing the application, and the name and mailing address of the petitioner or the petitioner’s legal counsel, if legal counsel is obtained. Any interested person may file a comment on the application with the Chief Engineer. The comment shall be filed on a form provided by the Chief Engineer and is available online at https://danr.sd.gov/ public or by calling (605) 773-3352 or writing the Chief Engineer at the address provided above. Filing a comment does not make the commenter a party of record or a participant in any hearing that may be held. Any comment must be filed by January 16, 2023. If the applicant does not contest the recommendation of the Chief Engineer and no petition to oppose the application is received, the Chief Engineer shall act on the application pursuant to the recommendation with no hearing held before the Water Management Board. If a petition opposing the application or contesting the recommendation is filed, then a hearing will be scheduled, and the Water Management Board will consider this application.

Notice of the hearing will be given to the applicant and any person filing a petition. Published once at the total approximate cost of $51.30. (N0105-1) PUBLIC NOTICE Clay County Commission is taking applications for a vacancy on the Clay County Planning and Zoning Commission. Applications are available on the County’s website. For any questions please call the Planning and Zoning office at 605-677-7145. The deadline for applications is February 10th, 2023 Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information or on any other legally protected status in accordance with state and federal law. Clay County Zoning Administrator Published once at the total approximate cost of $7.25. (N0105-2) COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF PARKER SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, December 28, 2022 7:00 p.m. The Parker City Council met in special session on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parker City Council Chambers. Members present: Mayor Nolan, Harms, RBuller, JBuller, Poncelet, Kuchta and Janzen. Other persons present: Finance Officer Jans and Audrea Buller. Mayor Nolan declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All action taken in the following minutes carried by unanimous vote unless otherwise stated. Purpose of meeting is for fiscal 2022 year-end transactions and discussion. 22.145 Motion by RBuller, seconded by Janzen to approve the December 28, 2022 claims as presented with the exception of reimbursement check to RBuller. List attached. Motion carried. BULLER, ROBBI $100.00 HUMBOLDT FIRE & AMBULANCE $150.00 NORTHERN TRUCK EQUIPMENT $347.33 PHYSICIAN’S CLAIMS COMPAN $442.09 THE DUNCAN LAW FIRM, LLP $91.00 SD DEPT. OF HEALTH LAB $30.00 BENDER’S SEWER CLEANING $540.00 ACE HARDWARE $644.14 RBS SANITATION INC $6,973.00 JAKAB WEIDENBACH $50.00 BUTLER MACHINERY CO.

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public notices $2,059.11 PRO GARAGE DOOR $191.84 CARDMEMBER SERVICES $23.20 J H LARSON COMPANY $202.35 NEW CENTURY PRESS INC $13.62 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP INC $157.76 SD ASSOC. OF RURAL WATER $100.00 TURNER COUNTY HWY DEPT. $1,608.75 WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC. $16,876.34 TOTAL $30,600.53 22.146 Motion by Harms, seconded by Kuchta to approve reimbursement check to RBuller. RBuller abstained. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 22.1228 CITY OF PARKER S U P P L M E N T A L APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION Be it ordained by the City of Parker, that the following sum is supplementally appropriated to meet the obligations of the municipality for the fiscal year 2022. General Fund: $185,580.00 Mayor-Salaries 101-4121411 $500.00 Finance Office-Unemployment 101-4142-416 $75.00 Finance Office-Insurance 1014142-413 $1,146.00 Finance Office-Prof. Services 101-4142-422 $6,807.00 Government Buildings-Prof. Serv. 101-4192-422 $68,554.00 Fire-Supplies 101-4221-426 $10,335.00 Fire-Capital Outlay 101-4221434 $3,575.00 Highway/Streets-Salaries 1014311-411 $8,743.00 Highway/Streets-Retirement 101-4311-413 $1,007.00 Highway/StreetsUnemployment 101-4311-416 $33.00 Highway/Streets-Insurance 1014311-421 $59.00 Highway/Streets-Capital Outlay 101-4311-434 $39,150.00 Snow Removal-Salaries 1014317-411 $1,294.00 Snow-Unemployment 1014317-416 $33.00 Sanitary-Salaries 101-4321-411 $3,785.00 Sanitary-Retirement 101-4321413 $553.00 Sanitary-Unemployment 1014321-416 $33.00 Sanitary-Insurance 101-4321421 $2,059.00 Sanitary-Supplies 101-4321-426 $2,652.00 Ambulance-Insurance 101-4460-421 $75.00 Pool-Unemployment 101-4512416 $75.00 Pool-Insurance 101-4512-421 $1,000.00 Parks-Salaries 101-4522-411 $2,693.00 Parks-Unemployment 101-4522416 $75.00 Parks-Repairs 101-4522-425 $17,938.00 Parks-Capital Outlay 101-4522434 $4,550.00 Library-Salaries 101-4551-411 $1,054.00 Library-Retirement 101-4551413 $344.00 Library-Unemployment 1014551-416 $75.00 Library-Insurance 101-4551-421 $1,063.00 Library-Utilities 101-4551-428 $254.00 Community Building-Salaries 101-4560-411 $1339.00 Community BuildingUnemployment 101-4560-416 $33.00 Community Building-Insurance 101-4560-421 $539.00 Community Building-Repairs 101-4560-425 $3,762.00 Community Building-Utilities 101-4560-428 $188.00 P&Z-Salaries 101-4652-411 $110.00 P&Z-Retirement 101-4652-413 $20.00 Water Fund: $136,538.00 Purchased Water 602-4331-428 $2,033.00 Retirement 602-4334-413 $566.00 Unemployment 602-4334-416 $77.00 Professional Services 602-4334422 $36,542.00 Utilities 602-4334-428 $209.00 Other 602-4334-429 $93,536.00 Capital Outlay 602-4334-434 $3,575.00 Electric Fund: $373,091.00 Salaries 603-4342-411 $49,646.00 Retirement 603-4342-413 $3,557.00 Unemployment 603-4342-416 $75.00 Professional Services 603-4342422 $94,708.00 Supplies 603-4342-426 $223,030.00 Capital Outlay 603-4342-433 $2,075.00 Sewer Fund: $190,776.00 Unemployment 604-4324-416 $77.00 Insurance 604-4324-421 $103.00 Professional Services 604-4324422 $61,005.00 Repairs 604-4324-425 $43,220.00 Supplies 604-4324-426 $75,715.00 Utilities 604-4324-428 $231.00 Bond Payment 604-4324-442 $10,425.00 Source of Revenue: Cash on Hand Dated: December 28, 2022 Derek Nolan, Mayor ATTEST: Adam Jans, Finance Officer Publish: January 5, 2022 22.147 Motion by Kuchta, seconded by JBuller to approve the preceding resolution. Motion carried. 22.148 Motion by Poncelet, seconded by RBuller to write-off bad debt ambulance accounts. $81,988.43. Motion carried. 22.149 Motion by Harms, seconded by Poncelet to go into executive session at 7:13 p.m. for

the purpose of discussing personnel, consult with legal counsel, and other matters in accordance to SDCL 1-25-2. Motion carried. Mayor Nolan declared out of executive session at 7:20 p.m. 22.150 Motion by Poncelet, seconded by Harms to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried. Ron Nelson, Mayor Adam Jans, Finance Officer Published once at the total approximate cost of $64.40. (N0105-3) MARION CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The City Council of the City of Marion, South Dakota met in special session on Wednesday December 28, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the City Building with the following council members present: Bryan Luke, Dick Luke, Rick Nelson, Josh Picek, John Ptak, and Rhonda Smith, together with the Mayor Jeff Jeno, Finance Officer Alicia Petersen and City Superintendent Dustin Sulzle. Absent: None. Additions to the agenda were as follows: Snow Removal Matters. Motion was made by D. Luke, seconded by Nelson to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried. Upon motion made by Ptak, seconded by Picek and carried by roll call, the following bills were presented and warrants ordered drawn: Core & Main-Supplies-$1,960.00, Luke Heating Cooling & Pg-Repairs East Storage Bldg-$2,799.99, Marion Lumber S u p p l i e s - $ 7 0 . 0 7 , Stockwell Engineers-Engineering Services Broadway-$31,045.05, Turner Co Hwy Dept-Salt Sand$2,080.00, Doyle Becker-Rubble Site Pit-$2,000.00, SECOGBroadway Ave Services-$5,000.00, Geotek-Broadway Ave Project Testing-$241.00, Woods FullerLawyer Services-$593.20, Knife River-Salt Sand-$1,985.01. Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Nelson to approve Resolution #173 – Supplemental Appropriations, a resolution authorizing transfers from the General Fund account to balance the budget, for placement in designated accounts as follows: $35.00 – Zoning, $9,535.00 – Buildings, $75,600.00 – Streets, $2,150.00 – Pool/Rec, $19,950.00 – Parks. Motion unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION #173 S U P P L E M E N T A L APPROPRIATIONS CONTINGENCY TRANSFER WHEREAS, insufficient appropriation was made in the 2022 adopted budget for the following departments to discharge just obligations of said appropriations; and, WHEREAS, SDCL 9-21-6.1 provides that transfers be made by resolution of the board from the contingency appropriation established pursuant to SDCL 9-21-6.1 to other appropriations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriation be transferred from the General Fund to the following department budgets: $35.00 – Zoning $9,535.00 – Buildings $75,600.00 – Streets $2,150.00 – Pool/Rec $19,950.00 – Parks Dated this 28th day of December 2022. Jeff Jeno, Mayor Attest: Alicia Petersen, Finance Officer Adopted: December 28, 2022 Published: January 5, 2023 Effective Date: January 26, 2023 Motion was made by B. Luke, seconded by Picek to approve Amended Resolution #171 – Clean Water Issuer Resolution. Motion unanimously carried via roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. 171-CLEAN WATER ISSUER RESOLUTION RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL TO CERTAIN SEWER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS; GIVING APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A REVENUE BOND TO FINANCE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FACILITIES; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE REVENUE BOND AND PLEDGING PROJECT REVENUES AND COLLATERAL TO SECURE THE PAYMENT OF THE REVENUE BOND; AND CREATING SPECIAL FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS FOR OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM AND RETIREMENT OF THE REVENUE BOND AND PROVIDING FOR A SEGREGATED SPECIAL CHARGE OR SURCHARGE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS. WHEREAS, one of the purposes of SDCL Chapter 9-40 (the “Act”) as found and determined by the Legislature is to provide for financing the acquisition, maintenance, operation, extension or improvement of any system or part of any system for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and other domestic, commercial and industrial wastes; or any system for the control of floods and drainage; or any combination thereof, together with extensions, additions, and necessary appurtenances; and, WHEREAS, a municipality is authorized by Section 6 of the Act to issue revenue bonds to defray the cost of extensions, additions and improvements to any utility previously owned without pledging its credit and is authorized to pledge the net income or revenues from the Project in accordance with Section 15 of the Act; and, WHEREAS, the City of Marion (the “City”) currently operates a sewer system for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and other domestic, commercial and industrial wastes; and for the control of floods and drainage and has determined that improvements to the sewer facilities are necessary for the conduct of its governmental programs and qualifies as an

improvement, extension or addition to its sewer system; and, WHEREAS, the City has determined to issue its revenue bonds to finance the improvements to its sewer system for the purpose of collecting, treating and disposing of sewage and other domestic, commercial and industrial wastes (the “System”) and has applied to the South Dakota Conservancy District (the “District”) for a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan to finance the improvements; WHEREAS, the City shall adopt special rates or surcharges for the improvements to be pledged, segregated and used for the payment of the Bonds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City as follows: SECTION 1. Definitions. The terms when used in this Resolution shall have the following meanings set forth in this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. All terms used in this Resolution which are not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Loan Agreement unless the context clearly otherwise requires. “Act” means South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 9-40. “Loan” means the Loan made by the South Dakota Conservancy District to the City pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement and as evidenced by the Revenue Bond. “Project” means the City of Marion Broadway Avenue Utility Improvements-Phase 1 Project. “Revenue Bond” means the revenue bond or bonds issued the date of the Loan Agreement by the City to the South Dakota Conservancy District to evidence the City’s obligation to repay the principal of and pay interest and Administrative Expense Surcharge on the Loan. “System” means the City’s system of collecting, treating and disposing of sewage and other domestic, commercial and industrial wastes. SECTION 2. Declaration of Necessity and Findings. 2.1.1. Declaration of Necessity. The City hereby determines and declares it is necessary to construct and finance improvements to its System described as the Project. 2.2. Findings. The City does hereby find as follows: 2.2.1. The City hereby expressly finds that if the Project is not undertaken, the System will pose a health hazard to the City and its inhabitants and will make the City unable to comply with state and federal law. 2.2.2. Because of the functional interdependence of the various portions of the System, the fact that the System may not lawfully operate unless it complies with State and federal laws, including SDCL Chapter 34A-2, and the federal Clean Water Act, and the nature of the improvements financed, the City hereby finds and determines that the Project will substantially benefit the entire System and all of its users within the meaning of Sections 15 and 17 of the Act. 2.2.3. The City hereby determines and finds that for the purposes of the Act, including, in particular, Sections 15 and 17 of the Act, only the net income from the Project financed by the Revenue Bond be pledged for its payment. SECTION 3. Authorization of Loan, Pledge of Revenue and Security. 3.1. Authorization of Loan. The City hereby determines and declares it necessary to finance up to $134,655 of the costs of the Project through the issuance of bonds payable from the revenue of the Project and other funds secured by the City. The City hereby determines that because the Revenue Bond is issued in connection with a financing agreement described in SDCL 46A-1-49, pursuant to Section 15 of the Act no election is required to issue the Revenue Bond. 3.2. Approval of Loan Agreement. The execution and delivery of the Revenue Obligation Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”), the form of which is on file with the Finance Officer (the “Finance Officer”) and open to public inspection, between the City as Borrower and the District, is hereby in all respects authorized, approved and confirmed, and the Mayor and Finance Officer are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Loan Agreement in the form and content attached hereto, with such changes as the Attorney for the City deems appropriate and approves, for and on behalf of the City. The Mayor and Finance Officer are hereby further authorized and directed to implement and perform the covenants and obligations of the City set forth in or required by the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement herein referred to and made a part of this Resolution is on file in the office of the Finance Officer and is available for inspection by any interested party. 3.3. Approval of Revenue Bond. The issuance of a revenue bond in a principal amount not to exceed $134,655 as determined according to the Loan Agreement in the form and content set forth in Appendix B attached to the form of Loan Agreement (the “Revenue Bond”) shall be and the same is, in all respects, hereby authorized, approved, and confirmed and the Mayor, Finance Officer, and other appropriate officials shall be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute and seal the Revenue Bond and deliver the Revenue Bond to the District, for and on behalf of the City, upon receipt of the purchase price, and to use the proceeds thereof in the manner set forth in the Loan Agreement. The Mayor and Finance Officer are hereby authorized to approve the final terms of the Revenue Bond and their execution and delivery thereof shall evidence that approval. The Revenue Bond shall be issued under the authority of SDCL

Chapter 9-40 and SDCL Chapter 6-8B, and the provisions of the Act are hereby expressly incorporated herein as provided in Section 19 of the Act. 3.4. Pledge of Revenues. The Revenue Bond together with the interest thereon, shall not constitute a charge against the City’s general credit or taxing power, but shall be a limited obligation of the City payable solely out of the Project Debt Service Account, which payments, revenues and receipts are hereby and in the Loan Agreement pledged and assigned for the equal and ratable payments of the Revenue Bond and shall be used for no other purpose than to pay the principal of, interest and Administrative Surcharge on the Revenue Bond, except as may be otherwise expressly authorized in the Loan Agreement (including the purpose of securing Additional Bonds issued as permitted by the terms thereof). The City covenants and agrees to charge rates for all services from the Project or establish special charges or surcharges which will be sufficient to provide for the payments upon the Revenue Bond issued hereunder as and when the same become due, and as may be necessary to provide for the operation and maintenance and repairs of the Project, and depreciation, and the Rate Resolution shall be revised from time to time so as to produce these amounts. The City hereby reserves the right to determine on a periodic basis the appropriate allocation of operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation, repair and reserves associated with the facilities financed with the Revenue Bond, provided that such determination of allocable operation and maintenance expenses shall in no event abrogate, abridge or otherwise contravene the covenant of the City set forth in this Section 3 or any other covenant or agreement in the Loan Agreement. SECTION 4. Special Charge or Surcharge for Revenue Bond. 4.1. The City does hereby create the Revenue Bond SpecialSurcharge District (the “Surcharge District”), which shall include all users, which benefit from the Project. There shall be charged a special charge or surcharge pursuant to Section 15 of the Act for the services provided by Project financed by the Revenue Bond. The special charge or surcharge shall be segregated from other revenues of the System and shall be used for the payment of the Revenue Bond. The special charge or surcharge shall create net income, remaining from time to time after first paying all reasonable and current expenses of maintenance, repairs, replacements and operation, sufficient to fund interest, reserve and debt service fund annual requirements and shall be 110% of the debt service requirements on the Revenue Bond. 4.2. Rates and collection. The rate herein specific will be collected as a special charge or surcharge for the Project. This special charge or surcharge shall remain in effect until such time as the Revenue Bond is defeased or paid in full. 4.3. Initial Surcharge. The initial special charge or surcharge shall be set by resolution and collected at the same time as other charges of the utility. All users within the Surcharge District, which benefit from the Project, current and future, shall be charged the special charge or surcharge. The special charge or surcharge is found to be equitable for the services provided by the Project. The special charge or surcharge shall begin at such time as will produce sufficient revenue to pay principal of, interest and Administrative Surcharge on the Revenue Bond when due. 4.4. Segregation. The Finance Officer shall set up bookkeeping accounts in accordance with South Dakota Legislative Audit guidelines for the segregation of the revenue, special charges and surcharges. 4.5. Periodic review. The amount of the surcharge shall be reviewed from time to time, not less than yearly, and shall be modified in order to produce such funds as are necessary and required to comply with the Loan Agreement’s rate covenant and to pay principal of, interest and Administrative Surcharge on the Revenue Bond when due. The surcharge may be set by resolution in accordance with this Section. The rate resolution shall be necessary for the support of government and shall be effective upon passage. SECTION 5. Additional Bonds. As permitted by Sections 8 and 9 of the Act, Additional Bonds payable from revenues and income of the System or Project may be issued, as permitted in the Loan Agreement, and no provision of this Resolution shall have the effect of restricting the issuance of, or impairing the lien of, such additional parity bonds with respect to the net revenues or income from the extensions, additions or improvements. The City shall have the right to issue additional bonds secured by a lien subordinate to the lien from the Revenue Bond pursuant to the Loan Agreement. SECTION 6. Project Fund Accounts. For the purpose of application and proper allocation of the income of the Project and to secure the payment of principal, Administrative Surcharge and interest on the Revenue Bond, the following mandatory asset segregations shall be included in the sewer system account of the City and shall be used solely for the following respective purposes until payment in full of the principal of and interest on the Revenue Bond: 6.1. Project Revenue Account. There shall be deposited periodically into the Project Revenue Account the net revenues as

defined in Section 17 of the Act derived from the operation of the Project collected pursuant to the resolutions and ordinances of the City of Marion, South Dakota (collectively the “Rate Resolution”). Moneys from the Project Revenue Account shall be transferred periodically into separate funds and accounts as provided below. 6.2. Project Debt Service Account. Out of the revenues in the Project Revenue Account, there shall be set aside no later than the 25th day of each month into the account designated Project Debt Service Account, a sum sufficient to provide for the payment as the same become due of the next maturing principal of, interest and Administrative Surcharge on the Revenue Bonds and any reserve determined by the City’s governing body to be necessary. The amount set aside monthly shall be not less than one-third of the total principal, interest, and Administrative Surcharge payable on the following February 15, May 15, August 15 or November 15 and if there shall be any deficiency in the amount previously set aside, then the amount of such deficiency shall be added to the current requirement. 6.3. Depreciation Account. There shall be established a General Depreciation Account. Out of the revenues of the Project Revenue Account there shall be set aside each month into the General Depreciation Account an amount determined by the Common Council to be a proper and adequate amount for repair and depreciation of the Project. 6.4. Project Surplus Account. There shall be established the Project Surplus Account. Revenues remaining in the Project Revenue Account at the end of any fiscal year after all periodic transfers have been made therefrom as above required shall be deemed to be surplus and shall be transferred to the Project Surplus Account. If at any time there shall exist any default in making any periodic transfer to the Project Debt Service Account, the Common Council shall authorize the Finance Officer to rectify such default so far as possible by the transfer of money from the Project Surplus Account. If any such default shall exist as to more than one account or fund at any time, then such transfer shall be made in the order such funds and accounts are listed above. When not required to restore a current deficiency in the Project Debt Service Account, moneys in the Project Surplus Account from time to time may be used for any of the following purposes and not otherwise: (a) To redeem and prepay the Revenue Bond when and as such Revenue Bond becomes prepayable according to its terms; (b) To pay for repairs of or for the construction and installation of improvements or additions to the System; and, if the balances in the Project Debt Service Account and the Project Depreciation Account are sufficient to meet all payments required or reasonably anticipated to be made there from prior to the end of the then current fiscal year, then: (c) To be held as a reserve for redemption and prepayment of any bonds of the System which are not then but will later be prepayable according to their terms; or (d) To be used for any other authorized municipal purpose designated by the Common Council. (e) No moneys shall at any time be transferred from the Project Surplus Account or any other account of the Fund to any other fund of the City, nor shall such moneys at any time be loaned to other municipal funds or invested in warrants, special improvements bonds or other obligations payable from other funds, except as provided in this Section. SECTION 7. Approval of Paying Agent/Registrar. The Revenue Bond shall be payable at the office of U.S. Bank National Association, St. Paul, Minnesota, hereby designated as paying agent and registrar. SECTION 8. Approval of Bond Counsel. Meierhenry Sargent LLP is hereby retained as Bond Counsel with respect to the Revenue Bond. SECTION 9. Tax Matters. The Interest on the Revenue Bond shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“the Code”) and applicable Treasury Regulations (the “Regulations”). SECTION 10. Covenants. The City hereby covenants and agrees with the District and other owners of the Revenue Bond as follows: 10.1. The City will punctually perform all duties with reference to the Project, the System and the Revenue Bond required by the constitution and laws of the State of South Dakota and by this Resolution. 10.2. The City agrees and covenants that it will promptly construct the improvements included in the Project. 10.3. The City covenants and agrees that pursuant to Sections 25 through 27 of the Act, the lawful holders of the Revenue Bond shall have a statutory mortgage lien upon the Project and the extensions, additions and improvements thereto acquired pursuant to the Act, until the payment in full of the principal and interest on the Revenue Bond, and the City agrees not to sell or otherwise dispose of the System, the Project, or any substantial part thereof, except as provided in the Loan Agreement and shall not establish, authorize or grant a franchise for the operation of any other utility supplying like products or services in competition therewith, or permit any person, firm or corporation to compete with it in the distribution of

water for municipal, industrial, and domestic purposes within the City. 10.4. The City covenants and agrees with the District and other owners of the Revenue Bond that it will maintain the System in good condition and operate the same in an efficient manner and at a reasonable cost, so long as any portion of the Revenue Bond remains outstanding; that it will maintain insurance on the System for the benefit of the holders of the Revenue Bond in an amount which usually would be carried by private companies in a similar type of business; that it will prepare, keep and file records, statements and accounts as provided for in this Resolution and the Loan Agreement. The Revenue Bond shall refer expressly to this Resolution and the Act and shall state that it is subject to all provisions and limitations thereof pursuant to Section 19 of the Act. SECTION 11. Depositories. The Finance Officer shall cause all moneys pertaining to the Funds and Accounts to be deposited as received with one or more banks which are duly qualified public depositories under the provisions of SDCL Ch. 4-6A, in a deposit account or accounts, which shall be maintained separate and apart from all other accounts of the City, so long as any of the Bonds and the interest thereon shall remain unpaid. Any of such moneys not necessary for immediate use may be deposited with such depository banks in savings or time deposits. No money shall at any time be withdrawn from such deposit accounts except for the purposes of the Funds and Accounts as authorized in this Resolution; except that moneys from time to time on hand in the Funds and Accounts may at any time, in the discretion of the City’s governing body, be invested in securities permitted by the provisions of SDCL 4-5-6; provided, however, that the Depreciation Fund may be invested in such securities maturing not later than ten years from the date of the investment. Income received from the deposit or investment of moneys shall be credited to the Fund or Account from whose moneys the deposit was made or the investment was purchased, and handled and accounted for in the same manner as other moneys therein. SECTION 12. Consent to Appointment. In the event of mismanagement of the Project, a default in the payment of the principal or interest of the Revenue Bond, or in any other condition thereof materially affecting the lawful holder of the Revenue Bond, or if the revenues of the Project are dissipated, wasted or diverted from their proper application as set forth in the Loan Agreement, Revenue Bond, or herein, the City hereby consents to the appointment of a receiver pursuant to Section 33 of the Act, and agrees that the receiver will have the powers set forth therein, and in Sections 34 and 35 of the Act to operate and administer the Project, and charge and collect rates as described therein. SECTION 13. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution, the Loan Agreement, the Revenue Bond, or any other Loan Document shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Resolution or said Loan Agreement, Revenue Bond, or any other Loan Document. SECTION 14. Repeal of Resolution. At such time as the Revenue Bond is defeased or paid in full, this Resolution and the special charge or surcharge shall automatically be repealed without any further action of the City. SECTION 15. Authorization of City Officials. The Mayor, Finance Officer, City Attorney and City officials shall be and they are hereby authorized to execute and deliver for and on behalf of the City any and all other certificates, documents or other papers and to perform such other acts as they may deem necessary or appropriate in order to implement and carry out the actions authorized herein. SECTION 16. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect on the 20th day following its publication, unless suspended by a referendum. Adopted at Marion, South Dakota, this 28th day of December 2022. APPROVED: Jeff Jeno, Mayor (SEAL) Attest: Alicia Petersen, Finance Officer First reading: December 28, 2022 Published: January 5, 2023 Effective: January 26, 2023 Nuisance property matters were briefly discussed. Snow Removal matters around town were briefly discussed. Motion was made by Smith, seconded by D. Luke to enter into Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. for personnel matters pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1). Motion carried. The Mayor declared out of Executive Session at 6:26 p.m. with no action taken. Motion was made by Picek, seconded by B. Luke to adjourn at 6:27 p.m. Motion carried. Jeff Jeno, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Petersen, Finance Officer Published once at the total approximate cost of $223.44. (N0105-4) BOARD OF TURNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Proceedings December 20, 2022 The Turner County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. Present were Chairman Miller, Ciampa, Hybertson, Kaufman & Van Hove. Also present was Auditor Dahl. Motion by Ciampa, second-

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Legals from Page 9 ed by Van Hove, to approve the agenda with removing Resolution for Replacement 63-230-202 and Katelynn Hoffman and adding Director of Equalization Daisy Johnson. Motion carried. Motion by Hybertson, seconded by Ciampa, to approve the December 13, 2022 minutes. Motion carried. COUNTY BUSINESS Hwy. Supt. Kent Austin met with the Board to discuss county business. Vanessa Victor with Ulteig met with the Board to discuss the bridge inspections. Director of Equalization Daisy Johnson met with the Board to discuss county business. Mark Jensen & Zack Jensen, representatives for Jensen Ins., met with the Board to discuss the 2023 county general liability insurance renewal. SIGN STOCKPILE LEASE AGREEMENT Motion by Van Hove, seconded by Hybertson, to sign the stockpile lease agreement with the state. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #26-22 BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Motion by Ciampa, seconded by Hybertson, to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried. WHEREAS, Turner County wishes to submit an application for consideration of award for the Bridge Improvement Grant Program; STRUCTURE NUMBER AND LOCATION: Structure 63-210-185 on 461st Ave over the Vermillion River and WHEREAS, Turner County certifies that the project is listed in the county’s Five-Year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan; and WHEREAS, Turner County agrees to pay the 28% match on the Bridge Improvement Grants funds. and WHEREAS, Turner County hereby authorizes the Bridge Improvement Grant Application and any required funding commitments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the South Dakota Department of Transportation be and hereby is requested to accept the attached Bridge Improvement Grant application. Vote of Commissioners: Yes 5 No 0 Dated at Parker, S.D. this 20th day of December 2022. ATTEST: County Auditor Chairman SURPLUS PROPERTY Motion by Ciampa, seconded by Kaufman, to declare 1 Savin Copier SN E335M510065 and 1 EPSON DS510 Scanner Model PJ341A surplus property and to be junked. Motion carried. COMMISSIONER MEETING AGENDA REQUEST FORM Motion by Ciampa, seconded by Hybertson, to approve the Commissioner meeting agenda request form. Roll call taken Ciampa Aye, Hybertson aye, Kaufman nay, and Miller aye. Motion carried. PAYROLL December 15, 2022 payroll: Auditor 1355.79, Treasurer 5715.73, State’s Atty. 6724.45, Janitor 1884.45, Assessor 5427.93, Register of Deeds 3241.18, Veteran Service 766.35, Sheriff 18,818.99, 24/7 74.88, Parker Law 2485.87, Hurley Law 353.38, Chancellor Law 183.03, Davis Law 62.48, Marion Law 1186.10, Emergency Management 1299.82, Hwy. 32,581.92, Extension 2300.35, Weed 433.34, total 86,696.04. CLAIMS Motion by Kaufman, seconded by Hybertson, to approve the following claims. Motion carried. Active Data Systems 2117.00 main. agree., A & B Business Solutions 135.52 copier/main. agree., Amazon 811.80 supp., Trey Andrews 108.12 mileage, Billion 1768.87 repairs, BP Business Solutions 243.27 supp., Century Business Products 272.00 copier/ main. agree., Clay County Sheriff 1820.00 jail, Dave’s Service & Repair 100.00 service, Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources 200.00 permit, Donlan’s 58.00 supp, Centerville Fire Dept. 4518.00 ins., Chancellor Fire Dept. 7692.00 ins., Davis Fire Dept. 4326.00 ins., Hurley Fire Dept 10,026.00 ins., Irene Fire Dept. 912.00 ins., Marion Fire Dept. 13,320.00 ins., Monroe Fire Dept. 1488.00 ins., Parker Fire Dept. 7980.00 ins., Viborg Fire Dept. 9738.00 ins., Graham Tire 718.64 tires, Bruce Haase 52.55 mtg./mileage, Julie Hartmann 35.70 mileage, Infotech 4164.99 services, JCL- Sioux Falls Branch 166.94 supp., Johnson Feed, Inc. 2121.00 supp., Jones Food Center 6.78 meals. James Jones 125.00 service, Robert Kirvin 110.53 supp., Lawson Products 943.40 supp., Lewis Drug Stores 216.88 care of poor, McLeod’s 29.33 supp., Marco Technologies 53.83 main. agree., Marion Oil 60.62 services, Bruce Mastel 42.50 service, Eric Meyer 50.00 mtg., Minnehaha County JDC 3598.00 per diem, SM Equipment LLC 500.00 supp., New Century Press 7.84 publ., Mr. G’s Tires 226.40 tires, Paetow’s Repair 175.00 services, Parker Ace Hardware 202.57 supp., Parker Farm & Auto Supply 862.38 supp., Parker Ford 2360.11 service, Parker Transit 1100.00 allot., Pioneer Memorial 5913.50 cont., Parker Post Office 912.00 rent/supp., Presto-X 96.05 service, Quill 147.54 supp., Dept. of Health 240.00 services, SDEMA 10.00 fee, SDML Worker’s Compensation 43,631.00 perm., Sanford 2515.00 service, Steve Schmeichel 64.28 mtg./mileage, Quadient Finance 1500.00 post., Schmidt Country, Inc. 24.26 supp., Service Dirt Work

280.11 supp., Sioux Falls Area Humane Society 106.25 services, Software Services Inc. 572.00 services, SD States Attorney Association 925.00 dues, SD Sheriff’s Association 760.19 dues, Wayne Swenson 657.00 service, Philip Terwilliger 200.00 ment. ill., Truenorth Steel 32,055.00 supp., Union County Sheriff 2029.00 jail, United Laboratories 1014.26 supp., US Bank 99.07 credit card, USA Roller Chain 5375.08 sup., Vander Haag’s, Inc. 39,146.00 repairs, Viborg/Centerville Transit 2200.00 allot., Patty Waage 50.00 service, Yankton County Sheriff 10, 795.00 jail, Yankton Rexall Drug 149.82 care of poor, Office of Child Support 81.50 p.r., SD Supplemental 1575.00 p.r., total 238,689.48. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Kaufman, seconded by Hybertson, to adjourn. Motion carried. Next meeting, a regular meeting, set for December 29, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TURNER COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA Mick Miller, Chairman ATTEST Misty Dahl Turner County Auditor Published once at the total approximate cost of $60.48. (N0105-5) TOWN OF WAKONDA BOARD December 7, 2022 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Wakonda, South Dakota was held in the council room at the Town Office located at 111 Ohio St. on the 7th day of December 2022, 5:30 p.m. members present: Council Members Nelson, Fischer, Maintenance Super., Steffen and Finance Officer Carpenter Visitor(s): Sherry Stockwell & Paul Jensen. Sherry Stockwell, EMC Insurance presented the 2023 insurance coverage. Paul Jensen inquired on the status of the Legion’s Liquor License. Health Insurance for full time employee was discussed. Final information will be discussed at the next meeting. Code Enforcement Wakonda (Town) has entered into a contract with Sioux Falls Humane Society. They will be picking up stray dogs that are running at large, as well as other animal issues occurring within City Limits. Nancy Andresen will continue on as the Code Enforcement Officer. Action 25-22 Motion by Nelson, seconded Fischer to pay the following bills: (For more detailed information about the bills, contact the finance officer.) GENERAL FUND SALARIES 2,493.87 SDRS 0.00 EFTPS 0.00 AFLAC (Insurance) 53.95 BLUEPEAK (Utilities) 143.65 CLAY UNION ELECT (Utilities) 1,920.12 FIRST PREMIER CC (Supplies) 1,393.16 FISHER DISP (Utilities) 110.00 GO DADDY (Website Svcs) 21.29 HAWKINS (Pool Supplies) 40.00 INTUIT (Payroll Exp) 31.80 TO WAKONDA (Supplies) 62.65 WATER & SEWER FUND SALARIES 2,313.13 BLUEPEAK (Utilities) 51.19 CRWS (Utilities) 4,331.75 CLAY UNION ELECT. (Utilities) 177.86 DAKOTA PUMP (Repair&Maint) 855.41 There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Next Meeting January 9th at 5:30 p.m. Adam Nelson, Chairman Michelle Carpenter, Finance Officer Published once at the total approximate cost of $20.72. (N0105-6) CITY OF CENTERVILLE UNAPPROVED SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 27, 2022 5:30 p.m. Mayor Austin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Council members present: Vicki Sikkink, Jackie Krebs, Conway Lunning, Josh Clayton, and Cory Simonsen Absent: Adam Carlson Others present: Kristin Hazen – Finance Officer, Nolan Clark - Police Chief, and Parker Rausch – Police Officer. Mayor Austin asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda. There being none. C. Simonsen moved and C. Lunning second to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Unanimous. V. Sikkink moved and C. Lunning seconded to approve the regular meeting minutes from Monday, December 12, 2022. Motion carried. Unanimous. C. Simonsen moved and C. Lunning seconded to approve the warrants presented. Motion carried. Unanimous. WARRANTS DECEMBER 2022 Payroll: Mayor/ Council - $1,914.00 Finance $2,082.84 Police - $5,239.66 Parks - $533.18 Pool - $1,071.72; Streets $1,599.57; Water - $2,800.01; Sewer - $2,800.09; Library - $2,090.73; Econ Dev - $3,095.92; DECEMBER 2022 AR LASKA INC. $122.98 REPAIR WIRE IN WALL OF PD OFFICE Badger Meter Inc. $68.55 SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 2022 CRARY HUFF LAW FIRM. $340.00 CORRONOVIRUS RECOVERY

FUND ELIGIBILITY LEGAL FEES Farmers Lumber Company. $17.73 RERDHEAD WEDGE ANCHOR Fort Randall Telephone Co. $691.29 NORVEMBER 2022 Graham Tire. $843.48 TIRRES PICKUP JACK’S UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT. $71.79 CPRD GOLD CUT-OUT LETTERS PD PARKER FARM AND AUTO SUPPLY IN. $448.52 SURPPLIES AND MATERIALS Total Stop Food Store #747. $45.27 PDR GOOD AND OFFICE SUPPLIES Nolan J. Clark. $50.00 CHRISTMAS 2022 KRISTIN HAZEN. $50.00 CHRISTMAS 2022 Linda K Holmberg. $50.00 CHRISTMAS 2022 HYBERTSON, JARED. $50.00 CHRISTMAS 2022 RAUSCH, PARKER. $50.00 CHRISTMAS 2022 Cody Sikkink. $50.00 CHRISTMAS 2022 Matt Thompson. $50.00 CHRISTMAS 2022 Katie Westra. $50.00 CHRISTMAS 2022 One American Bank. $50,000.00 TRANSFER TO CHECKING Internal Revenue Service. $3,198.56 Vendor Liability One American Bank. $20.00 NSRF Verizon Wireless. $136.14 PORLICE/ SHOP MODEM Xcel Energy. $118.76 SENIOR CENTER SYNCB/AMAZON. $278.51 BOROKS/SUPPLIES CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT. $52.58 BOROKS DIGITAL-ALLY. $2,238.00 FVRHD FS 11: W/ STANDARD DVR JACK’S UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT. $351.75 TARCTICAL LIGHT, SINGLE PISTOL, HOLSTER Brad Preheim. $27.72 L R& C BOARD MEETING Internal Revenue Service. $3,262.06 Vendor Liability SD Retirement System. $5,719.42 Vendor Liability No building permits to present. Mayor Austin asked if there was any public comments. There being none, Mayor Austin moved into finance discussions. Finance. K. Voegeli presented the revenue/expense report for year-end December 2022. K. Voegeli presented the application received from Vermillion Garbage Service. Novak Sanitary Services is currently pending as we have not received their applications. V. Sikkink moved and J. Clayton seconded to approve the application received from Vermillion Garbage Service. Motion carried. Unanimous. C. Simonsen moved and J. Krebs seconded to approve the second reading of Ordinance #2022-25 Supplemental Appropriations. Motion carried. Unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-5 S U P P L E M E N T A L APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE Be it ordained by the City of Viborg that the following sum is supplementally appropriated to meet the obligations of the municipality: GENERAL FUND DEPT FUND MAYOR & COUNCIL E 101-4110-4262 SUPPLIES -$87.16 FINANCE OFFICER E 101-4140-4270 TRAVEL,CONVE-$36.24 E 101-4140-4290 DUES-$105.00 Total FINANCE OFFICE-$141.24 PLANNING COMMISSION E 1014150-4264 CODE ENFORCE-$75.00 GEN. GOVT BUILDING E 101-4170-4211 UNEMPLOYMEN -$335.88 E 101-4170-4262 SUPPLIES -$738.29 E 101-4170-4554 MISCELLANEOU-$102.82 TOTAL TO BLDGS-$1,176.99 INSURANCE E 101-4190-4253 CITY VEHICLE I-$2,289.47 E 101-4190-4257 BALL TEAMS/ RE-$32.50 Total INSURANC-$2,321.97 POLICE DEPARTMENT E 101-4210-4290 DUES-$407.00 E 101-4210-4293 VEHICLE REPAI$2,590.08 E 101-4210-4390 CAPITAL REPLA-$322.07 E 101-4210-4554 MISCELLANEOU-$205.51 E 101-4210-4555 DUTY EQUIPME-$328.47 Total POLICE DEPARTMEN-$3,853.13 FIRE DEPARTMENT E 101-42204277 ALLOCATIONFl-$5,000.00 E 101-4220-4390 CAPITAL REPLA-$659.00 TotalFIREDEPARTMEN-$5,459.00 STREET DEPARTMENT E 101-43104226 REC TRAIL 2021$47,749.24 E 1014310-4263 GRAVEL & ASPH-$13,995.81 E 101-4310-4292 GAS, FUEL, OIL$1,098.09 E 101-4310-4397 IMP PROJ CAPIT-$80,539.77 E 101-4310-4483 BACKHOE PAYM -$181.91 E 101-4310-4554 MISCELLANEOU-$3,056.76 Total STREET DEPARTMEN-$146,621.58 SNOW REMOVAL E 101-4320-4110 SALARIES-$7,352.40 E 1014320-4120 FICA/OASI$295.91 E 101-4320-4482 BACKHOE PAYM -$2,719.00 E 101-4320-4545 OTHER OPERAT-$2.18 Total SNOW REMOVA-$10,369.49 SANITATION E 101-4410-4331 SANITATION-$1,721.37 PARKS E 101-4520-4260 REPAIRS-$164.83 E 101-4520-4280 UTILITIES-$924.57 E 101-4520-4372 PARK IMPROVE-$3,317.73 E 101-4520-4390 CAPITAL REPLA-$8,400.00 Total PARK-$12,807.13 RECREATION E 101-45304110 SALARIES -$1,924.90 E 101-4530-4120 FICA/OASI$106.29 E 1014530-4262 SUPPLIES-$169.46 E 1014530-4270 TRAVEL,CONVE-$412.54

E 101-4530-4271 ALLOCATIONBA-$1,200.00 E 101-45304554 MISCELLANEOU-$24.99 Total RECREATIO-$3,838.18 LIBRARY E 101-45504113 EMPLOYEE INS$200.67 E 101-4550-4130 RETIREMENT-$17.57 E 101-4550-4250 BLDG. REPAIRS-$16.04 E 101-4550-4262 SUPPLIES -$407.23 E 101-4550-4270 TRAVEL,CONVE-$291.70 E 101-4550-4343 LIBRARY FURNI-$1,320.44 E 101-4550-4556 CHILDRENS PR-$544.56 Total LIBRARY-$2,798.21 COMMUNITY CENTER Active E 101-4560-4250 BLDG. REPAIRS-$1,775.85 Active E 101-45604390 CAPITAL REPLA-$12,600.00 Total COMMUNITY GENIE.$14,375.85 TOTAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS-$205,646.30 SOURCE OF FUNDING E 101-8000-9000 CONTINGENCY $17,716.00 Unassigned Fund Balance – General $187,930.30 $205,646.30 Mayor First Reading December 12, 2022 Second Reading December 27, 2022 Adoption December 27, 2022 Effective January 16, 2022 Mayor Austin and city Council members continued their discussion regarding the increased amount of campers in the community and the issue of parking. It was discussed to amend the current ordinance and zoning regulations regarding these matters. K. Voegeli will work with SECOG and provide for a first reading at the next regular council meeting. Mayor Austin deferred the discussion regarding the Dakota Pump & Control inspection agreement until Cody, the Operations Manager was present. C. Simonsen moved and J. Clayton seconded to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. Mayor Austin declared into executive session at 5:48 p.m. Mayor Austin declared out of executive session at 5:55 p.m. RESOLUTION: #2022-25 Subject Yearly Review Raise BE IT RESOLVED: by the city council of the City of Centerville, South Dakota that: 1. Rate of compensation for Parker Rausch, Police Officer, be increased by 2.0 % (two percent) so that his new hourly rate will be $19.36 (nineteen dollars and thirty six cents) effective December 25, 2022. Adopted this 27th day of December 2022 with a motion made by J. Clayton and seconded by V. Sikkink. Motion carried. Unanimous. Kent Austin, Mayor Attest: Kristin Voegeli, Finance Officer C. Simonsen moved and J. Clayton seconded to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. Mayor Austin declared into executive session at 5:57 p.m. Mayor Austin declared out of executive session at 6:12 p.m. Mayor Austin set the next regular council meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2022. There being no further matters to discuss, C. Lunning moved and C. Simonsen seconded the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Kent Austin, Mayor Attest: Finance Officer Published once at the total approximate cost of $898.60. (N0105-7) UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE IRENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 28, 2022 The Irene City Council met on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Mayor Johnke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council present: Joe Booth (via Zoom) Matthew Davis, Steve Erickson, and Jim Viergutz. Also present Casey Van Beek, Finance Officer. Following review of claims, motion by Davis second by Erickson to approve payment of claims. Motion carried. Payroll by department for December Mayor - $138.53.18: Council - $295.52; Finance Officer $4,266.44; Streets - $3,794.08; Sewer - $6,096.57; Water - $6,096.57; Code Enforcement - $479.52; Liquor $22,608.45; Parks - $20.54. Claims City of Irene-Petty cash $56.25: Colonial Life-supplemental insurance $548.50:EFTPS-SS & Withholding $4,360.00: Health Pool of SD-health insurance $4,895.28: Irene Devl. Corp-allocation $1,592.09: Merchants State Bankfees $30.00: Republic Nationalliquor $4,202.83: SDRS-retirement $2,732.78: Tri-County Propanepropane $538.82: Trevor HoadleyJagger-deposit refund $100.00: Hunter Kathol-deposit refund $100.00. Council attention directed to Ordinance 2022-003 supplementing the appropriations ordinance for the current budget year. Motion by Viergutz second by Booth to approve the second and final reading of supplemental ordinance. All in favor. ORDINANCE 2022-003 S U P P L E M E N T A L APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE MUNICIPALITY Be it ordained by the City of Irene that the following sum is supplementally appropriated to meet the obligations of the municipal-

ity for expenditures that were not foreseen at the time the municipal budget was adopted. Fund: Economic Opportunity Dept: Subsides – Gross receipts $1,500.00 Source of Funding: Gross receipts revenue $1,500.00 Fund: Water Dept: Water Project $45,000.00 Dept: Operating Expense $13,000 Source of Funding: Cash on hand $58,000.00 Fund: Sewer Dept: Sewer Project $37,000.00 Source of Funding: Grant Funds $37,000.00 Adopted this 28th day of December 2022. First Reading: December 12, 2022 Second Reading & Adoption: December 28, 2022 Publication Date: January 5, 2023 Signed: Bryce Johnke, Mayor Attest: Casey Van Beek, Finance Officer Year to date financial information was reviewed. Motion by Booth second by Davis to transfer $10,000 from contingency as follows: Council - $600; Finance Office $400; Other/Insurance $3,200; Parks $4,200 and Library $1,600. Motion carried. Mayor reminded Council of bar inventory scheduled for January 1st at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Johnke declared meeting ended at 6:15 p.m. Signed: Bryce Johnke, Mayor Attest: Casey Van Beek, Finance Officer Published once at the total approximate cost of $28.56. (N0105-8) NOTICE OF VACANCY TM RURAL WATER DISTRICT The following offices of the Board of Directors of the TM Rural Water District will become vacant due to expiration of the present term of office of the following Directors. Division I – Dennis M. Johnson, 3-year term, Canistota, S.D. Division II – Curt Matthies, 3-year term, Marion, S.D. Division III – Greg Wirth, 3-year term, Viborg, S.D. Nominating petitions may be obtained from the office of TM Rural Water District located at 110 North Main Street in Parker, South Dakota between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Thursday, starting Monday January 9th. All completed petitions must be filed at the TM office no later than Thursday February 9th, 2023 in order to be valid. Greg Wirth President Board of Directors TM Rural Water District Published twice at the total approximate cost of $22.31. (N0105/0112-1) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Clay County Commission will hold a first reading on Ordinance #2022-15, regarding an amendment of the 2013 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Clay County. The Commission will hear, consider, and act on an amendment to Section 3.15 Campground Facilities section “A, 3” Minimum Lot Size. Specifically, correcting the minimum lot size to read “two thousand five hundred (2500) square feet” All interested persons are encouraged to attend this public hearing. Those interested persons not able to attend are invited and encouraged to send written comments to: Clay County Zoning Administrator, 211 W. Main Street Suite 203, Vermillion S.D. 57069. The Public Hearing will be held before the Clay County Commission at 09:00 a.m. on January 31st, 2023, at the County Courthouse, 211 W. Main St Vermillion S.D. 57069. (File: 22-116) Clay County Zoning Administrator Published twice at the total approximate cost of $19.04. (N0105/0112-2) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Centerville Housing Development Centerville Economic Development Corporation Centerville, South Dakota Engineer Project No. 22-27201 General Notice Centerville Economic Development Corporation (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Centerville Housing Development Engineer Project No. 22-27201 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the City of Centerville City Hall located at 741 Main Street, Centerville, S.D. 57014, until Wednesday January 25th, at 10:00 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. The project includes the following Work: The project consists of mass grading, utility construction, roadway construction, and other required miscellaneous work for a proposed X acre housing development within the City of Centerville, S.D. Obtaining the Bidding Documents The contract documents may be examined at the following locations: ISG 101 S Reid Street, Suite 202 Sioux Falls, S.D. 57103 (605) 274-6401 Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated

website: Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) www.questcdn.com https://qcpi.questcdn.com/ cdn/posting/?projType=&group= 112&provider=3949 For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or [email protected]. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Bidding Documents may be purchased for download online at the designated website for a fee of $20. Resident South Dakota contractors who intend, in good faith, to bid upon this project may obtain a paper set of these documents free of charge. Nonresident contractors may receive these documents upon payment of $100.00, none of which is refundable. Construction services in South Dakota are subject to tax under SDCL 10-46A. Contractors shall include the applicable tax in their bid price for each item of work. Tax questions should be directed to the South Dakota Department of Revenue at 800-829-9188. Bid shall be submitted on the prescribed form. The submittal of the Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that the Bidder has examined carefully the bidding documents, visited the site, is familiar with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed, and correlated bidder’s observation with the requirements of the bidding documents. Each bid must be accompanied by Bid Security as specified in the bidding documents. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice of Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. Centerville Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to retain the bid security of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed 30 days after the date and time set for opening of the bids. Centerville Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any parts thereof. Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Centerville Economic Development Corporation By: ISG Title: Signing Engineer Publication Dates: January 5th 2023 & January 12th 2023 END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Published twice at the total approximate cost of $113.05. (N0105/0112-3) NOTICE OF VACANCY AND FILING DEADLINE Vermillion Basin Water Development District The following office will become vacant on December 31, 2022, due to the expiration of the present term of office of the elective director. Director Area 3 (Four year term) – representing the City of Vermillion north of Hwy 50, east of Ratingen Strasse, and east of University Road; the cities of Wakonda and Irene in Clay County; and Star, Bethel, Fairview, Riverside, Garfield, Norway, Glenwood, Meckling, Pleasant Valley, Prairie Center, Spirit Mound, and Vermillion Townships in Clay County. Petitions may be obtained from the South Dakota Secretary of State or by calling or emailing the District office at 605-563-2883, [email protected]. The petitions must be filed with the Vermillion Basin Water Development District, 1111 Railroad Avenue Suite #2, Centerville, S.D. 57014, no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2023. The vacancy will be filled by appointment by the District Board of Directors at their meeting on January 18, 2023. The appointed director will serve the balance of the Director 5 term, which will expire on December 31, 2026. If no qualified nominating petitions have been received by the filing deadline, the Board will continue to accept nominating petitions until one or more is received. The Board will then fill the vacancy by appointment at a subsequent meeting, provided that the petitions are received at least three working days prior to the meeting. Arden Abild Chairman Vermillion Basin Water Development District Published four times at the total approximate cost of $53.38. (N1222/1229/0105/0112-1)

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2022

YEAR IN REVIEW – CENTERVILLE

January:

City of Centerville adjusts wards due to census Counties and cities across South Dakota are redistricting due to the changes in census numbers between 2010 and 2020. Overall Centerville had an increase in population of 4.08%. in 2010 Centerville’s population was 882. According to the 2020 census, Centerville has a population of 918. Centerville Township also had an increase in population. In 2010 the Township’s population was 158. At the 2020 census, Centerville Township’s population is listed as 163, an increase of 3.16%.

February:

Giving hope while playing BINGO Centerville Community Librarians accepted a check for a $1,000 donation from Giving Hope Bingo to provide prizes/rewards for the summer reading program.

March:

Centerville graduate selected for 2022 South Dakota High School Golf Hall of Fame The South Dakota High School Golf Coaches Association announces three selections for the 2022 Hall of Fame. Selected for this honor are Ron Peterson, Richard Halverson, and Mick Hoglund. Ron Peterson graduated from Centerville High School in 1966 and then attended University of South Dakota in Vermillion, where he graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and in 1978 with a master’s in education. Along the way he founded two sports: Golf (1986) and Wrestling (1974). Peterson coached golf for both boys and girls three separate times: 1986 to 1998, 2002-2005, & 2007-2011 for total of 22 years. Besides Golf and Wrestling, Ron also coached Football and Baseball.

track meet a full 100 points ahead of the second-place team, Menno. The team was led by first place awards from several Tornadoes. Lillie Eide, Bailey Hansen, and Sophie Eide notched two gold medals each. Lillie Eide won both the 400- and 800-meter races. Bailey Hansen won both the 100- and 300-meter hurdles. Sophie Eide won the long jump and triple jump. The team of Bailey Hansen, Sophie Eide, Thea Gust and Lillie Eide won the 4 x 400 relay.

May:

Lady Tornadoes are region champs Centerville’s Lady Tornadoes are the Region 5B Track and Field Champions for 2022. Centerville competed at the region meet on Thursday, May 19 in Gayville. The Lady Tornadoes edged Irene-Wakonda 136.5 points to 133 points. Centerville’s men’s team tied Irene-Wakonda for third place at 87 points.

June:

Centerville Arts Council to hold artist’s reception for Jean Larson Friday The Centerville Arts Council will be hosting an Art Reception at the Leader Building for current featured artist Jean Larsen. A Miami Beach native, Jean Larsen Lady Tornadoes top Centerville meet by 100 traveled the world as a child with her military family. She The Centerville Women’s Varsity team won the home graduated from high school in Belgium and began college

April:

YEAR IN REVIEW: IRENEWAKONDA

January:

Pump N Stuff donates to Make a Wish Pump N Stuff in Viborg and Irene participated in Shell’s campaign for the “Giving Pump”, selecting Make a Wish as their charity. What is The Giving Pump? Each location chose a children’s charity of their choice for the donations to be given. One cent per gallon of gas sold at the selected pumps went back to each charity. Make a Wish received a $1,042.13 donation which included gas sales from Pump N Stuff’s Viborg, Irene, Yankton, and Riverside locations.

February:

Irene-Wakonda School receives AED from BeKipp Foundation The Irene-Wakonda School would like to thank the BeKipp Foundation for the new AED for our school. We are given this AED through a grant.

coaches left Viborg-Hurley Wednesday evening ready to get to business bright and early Thursday morning at the 2022 State Wrestling Tournament. By the time Thursday ended, there were only four wrestlers still in competition. At the end of Friday, we had four Lady Cougars on the awards stand. Aubrey Jensen finished in 6th place at 113 pounds. Lauren Petersen finished 6th at 190 pounds. Hope Orr finished 3rd at heavyweight. Gia Miller finished 2nd at 170 pounds. As a whole, the team of girls finished 6th out of 42 teams!

April:

Contributors help renovations at Wakonda Heritage Manor All-new windows, lights, paint and outdoor structures were part of recent renovations at Wakonda Heritage Manor-Avera Health. Among the contributors was Douglas Sharples-Schmidt, a 17-year-old Wakonda student. He works as a dietary assistant at the facility, and as an Eagle Scout candidate, he dedicated his efforts to gather funds, hire a contractor and help complete the community’s gazebo.

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June:

Engman memorial honors those who serve When longtime Wakonda resident and teacher, Ruth Pollman Engman passed away at the age of 102, her family decided to honor her by planting a tree in her memory. A year later, that idea has evolved into a living memorial at the Wakonda Fire

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January:

Marion After Prom Committee helps girls consign old prom dresses Prom is back on for 2022. The Marion After Prom committee includes Rolanda Gann, Jen McConniel, and Jen Weber. Weber said this is the first year the committee decided to host a prom dress drive and hopes to continue for years to come. They ask members from the community and the surrounding community to donate prom dresses or consign the dresses to help girls make money off their dresses. All the funds raised with the dress drive will help ensure students have a safe after-prom party.

February:

Marion Fire Department remembers Fire Chief Ford Friends and family remembered the man who “bridged a gap for brotherhood and unity” who died Sunday in a single-vehicle automobile accident in Hutchinson County. The Chancellor Fire Department mourned the loss of the 52-year-old fire chief Jeb Ford. Joining the Chancellor’s department in

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January:

Kroekers at Swan Lake Christian Camp for 25 years, looking ahead to the future When Jens and Emma Jensen sold part of their homestead to the South Dakota Baptist Convention back in 1940, they probably had no idea that someday their property would be home to the beautiful spot that we know today as the Swan Lake Christian Camp and Retreat Center. The camp has been through many changes in the eighty years since the Baptists opened it up in May of 1942, and it has come a long way since a retired railroad chapel car was brought in to serve as the worship center of the camp. The camp is now home to not only cabins for the campers, but also a chapel and dining hall and the beautiful new Still Waters Retreat Center that was built several years ago.

February:

Seven VH/IW Lady Cougar Wrestlers headed to state tourney! In only the second year as a sanctioned sport, the Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda girl’s wrestling team proves that they can hold their own with the bigger schools by qualifying seven out of ten weight classes for the Girl’s State Wrestling Tournament to be held in Sioux Falls this week. The girls are ranked in the top five teams in the state (which includes all classes of schools) and have grown from six girls competing last year to thirteen this year. Congratulations to the following Cougar Girl’s Wrestlers on qualifying for the tournament: Aubrey Jensen, Morgan Lee, Wendi Silverthorn, Rachael Feiock, Gia Miller, Lauren Petersen and Hope Orr, Coach Groenke, Coach Harvey and Coach Ness!

March:

Lady Cougars State B Champs! Many will describe this State Championship run of the Lady Cougars as a “Cinderella Story.” Don’t get me wrong it is a “Cinderella Story” for the #8 seed to come out and take out the #1 seed and take it all the way beating

2000, Ford worked his way up to fire chief, sharing his passion for the service. Ford also volunteered his time to be a driver for the Parker Ambulance. He started his career in 1995 as the former firefighter/ EMT 814 at Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and left in 2015. Ford joined the Lennox Area Ambulance as an EMT from 2016-2017. Ford was part of the Parker Ambulance crew in 2017 and volunteered in 2019 at Thunder Valley Drag Way in Marion as a firefighter/EMT.

March:

Marion Legion on the hunt The Marion Legion holds a yearly rabbit hunt in February. Most recently, this took place on Saturday, Feb 26. Teams started filing in around 8 a.m. to get set for the 9 a.m. shotgun start. Teams consist of adults and youth, which presents a great opportunity for family bonding. The event is organized as a fundraiser for the Legion. The first prize went to Dustin and Neil Haase from Parker winning two 17 Savage rifles. The team coming in second won their entry fee back, which was donated back to the cause this year.

April:

Little Rebels place at State Several hundred young wrestlers wrestled in the SD AAU wrestling championship at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on March 25 and 26. The Marion/ Freeman Little Rebels had eight wrestlers, seven which placed. The opening/preliminary matches were held Saturday, March 2 with seven Little Rebels advancing to the finals the next day. Advancing to the Sunday final session were Adeline Blau, 55#, fifth place girls; Aubree Tschetter, 65#, second place girls; Axle Schultz, 105#, second place; Brody Gossen, #95, sixth place; Easton Tschetter, 90#, second place; Gunnar Tschetter, 44#, second place; and Hunter Nankivel, 150#, fourth place. Logun Pankratz wrestled at 85#, but did not advance.

May

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June:

Reconstruction of Broadway Avenue The Broadway Avenue project has been planned for several years and is now taking place. Sidewalk barricades were placed to prevent intrusion to the construction area. Traffic moved slowly on Broadway at noon May 23rd. A week later, much of the roadway had been broken and June 1st, the debris was loaded on the side dump and removed. A letter to business owners in the construction zone announced the construction would be complete in midAugust.

the #4 and #2 seeds as well, is just not a common occurrence. They also pulled this victory off without their leading scorer, Coral Mason, who was ill. The girls never gave up and pure determination won that game. Congratulations to all the girls on the 2022 Cougar team, to Coach Mason, Coach Novak, and Coach Johnson, and to all the support people on the team. The Cougars ended their year 22-4 and as Class B state Champions, after never once being ranked in the top 5 of the state.

April:

Temple, Sorensen book signing at Viborg Public Library The slushy roads and cold winds didn’t keep a nice sized crowd from attending the book signing at the Viborg Public Library last Wednesday afternoon. Harlan Temple was present to sign copies of his book, “The Best is Yet to Be, A True Story of God’s Loving Provision” and was joined by his Editor, Loretta Sorensen from Yankton, who also had books of her own available for signing.

May:

Knutson family receives “FFA Family of the Year” award The Jason and Alicia Knutson family of rural Centerville has received the South Dakota FFA Foundation’s 2022 “Family of the Year” award. The award honoring a family’s long-term involvement in the SD FFA/Agriculture Education program was presented on April 25 at the State FFA Convention in Brookings. In addition to Jason and Alicia, the Knutson family includes their four adult children and their spouses: Jaclynn (husband Luke Engen), Alison, Shania (fiancé Pierre Lear) and Kasandra.

June:

Bethany Lutheran donates quilts to VFD The Viborg Bethany Lutheran Women’s group donated quilts to the Viborg Volunteer Fire Department. After a recent storm incident, quilting member Connie Nyhaug inquired to Assistant Chief John Edelman if the Viborg fire department would like some quilts to have on hand. Edelman graciously accepted the offer.

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January:

Sun Lords dancing across the sky Along with temperatures that generally come with January, so do light shows that bring interest to you and old alike. On Wednesday, January 5 a beautiful display of light refraction was the talk of the day known as sundogs or parhelion.

February:

In case you missed it One exciting report came from Kathy Rand of the Parker Library. She announced that the Parker Public Library was the recipient of $1000 from the Giving Hope Bingo organization of Sioux Falls. Rand applied to the program and was awarded the grant. The grant is designated to be used for the 2022 Summer Reading Program.

March:

Parker wins State Visual Arts Championship The Parker High School Visual Arts team won the 2022 State Visual Arts championship for the fifth year in a row. Last year Mr. Fuller was not sure if they would be participating in the art contest this year, when asked on what persuaded him to change his mind, Mr. Fuller stated that “He felt guilty that he wasn’t going to let the kids art work be displayed”. Parker students entered their art work 2 days before the deadline. Mr. Fuller stated, “I was really impressed with the quality of the work that the students submitted. It shows the talent of the kids we have in Parker.”

April:

May:

Toto, We’re not in Turner County anymore A major storm system moved through the Turner County area last week leaving a path of destruction. The strong winds blew dirt and hid all the sunlight making it impossible to see. A picture was posted from SDDOT camera near Freeman showing wind gusts of 130 mph.

June:

Parker Fords earns Presidential recognition Parker Ford has been a staple business in the Turner County area for decades. Customers of Parker Ford will tell you they remain loyal to the business because of the amazing customer service they receive. They say hard work pays off, and in this case, it has paid off for the dedicated crew as they have earned the 2021 President’s Award for excellence.

July:

Storm chaser gets caught in social media whirlwind Nathan Ericson resides in Marion, SD, and leads a pretty normal life alongside his wife, and four children. The family moved to Marion from Madison, SD about four or five years ago. Erickson is a plumber by day, but in his free time, he likes to chase storms. We’re not talking about

standing out in the cornfield to watch the sky, we are talking about a real-life storm chaser with a passion for meteorology and astrophotography. Erickson had been watching the weather patterns from the Storm Prediction Center for the storm we had on July 5 and knew something was coming. As he watched the storm roll in from Marion and head just north of Parker, he snapped a couple of shots, but as the storm overtook him, he ran for his truck and decided to turn and take one last picture before riding out the storm on the gravel road. That picture has since exploded on Facebook and Twitter.

August:

Turner County Strong: The show must go on Mother nature has not been kind to all the workers trying to put together the biggest event the of the year, the Turner County Fair. Putting on an event of this size is plenty of work when everything goes right, but when Mother Nature decides to throw some kinks in the work, things get a little harder. The first derecho that stormed through the area took out the sign on the north side. Then the hailstorm came and damaged much-needed exhaust fans and buildings. Enter in derecho number two that decided we didn’t need a roof on the grandstand, so it ripped if off. Once all those repairs were completed, the crew could once again focus on getting ready for the fair. But, as if that wasn’t enough, on Tuesday, August 2 the Parker Volunteer Fire Department got a call that the Turner County Fair office was on fire.

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Davis bar makes it through storm The Davis Bar’s past came Into play when the devasting derecho moved through the area last May and destroyed so much in Its path. Owner Alice Brown tells us that they had people flocking through the door that day to escape the storm. When the storm was imminent and they heard the gravel and rocks begin to pelt the metal door outside, those seeking shelter moved into the vault inside the bar. It might be unusual to find a vault inside a small-town bar, but the David Bar is not your usual bar and has a history that includes a stint as the town’s bank, a history that includes a building with not just a vault on the main floor but one in the basement as well.

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20 Twenty. Let that number sink in for just a moment. We think of Turner County as a small chunk of real estate in comparison to our vast state. In 2021, 198 South Dakotans died by suicide. Now think of this, since the beginning of this year to the first of September, there have been 20 reports of suicide in Turner County in just eight months. Twenty neighbors gone. Three Hurley neighbors, two Chancellor neighbors, three Parker neighbors, two Marion neighbors, three county neighbors, and five Viborg neighbors. Twenty, friends and family members, gone.

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a hundred years now, but with a little help from some friends, it now shines brighter than ever. If you’ve ever driven by in the past couple of weeks, you have probably noticed that the old poster cases outside the theater have been replaced with newer, brighter ones. The new cases light up from behind, which allows the art of the posters to shine through.

December:

Electric truck rolls into Parker Ford Electric vehicles are slowly rolling into Parker which is perfect timing since Parker Ford has recently become certified to sell, maintain and charge electric vehicles. The New Electric F-150 Lightening truck has rolled into Parker Ford at the request of Southeastern Electric Cooperative. Last year, Brad Schardin, General Manager of Southeastern Electric Cooperative, contacted Curt of Parker Ford about ordering the New Electric F-150 Lightening Truck and it has finally made its appearance at Parker Ford. Don’t let the lack of a diesel engine fool you, this truck has more horsepower and torque than its diesel counterpart. And for those chilly mornings, the truck and be preheated via a cellphone app. In ideal weather conditions, the electric F-150 Lightening can travel 230 miles on a single charge.

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On January 10, 2023, the South Dakota Pulse Crop Growers and Council will host an educational program for producers and others interested in or already growing field peas, lentils, and/or chickpeas. Pulse crops, which include peas, lentils, and chickpeas, can have a good fit into cropping systems in SD, especially in areas where precipitation is more limited such as central and western SD. These crops have many benefits, including being well adapted to no-till production, fixing their own nitrogen, allowing producers an opportunity to manage weeds with alternative chemistries, and producing an excellent homegrown source of protein. They are harvested earlier than many common crops and are therefore also an excellent fit for crop

rotations that include winter wheat. By Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley The pulse crop educational event will provide some excellent information with Sports speakers from NDSU and SDSU covering Coral Mason scored her 1,000 point areas such as weed and disease manage- at the Parkston Classic during the game ment, variety selection, food quality, and against Wall. The Cougars would beat Wall utilization. 36-74 with Coral scoring 29 of those points. This event is scheduled to be held on Jan. 10 at the AmericInn in Fort Pierre beginning at 9:45 AM and running until 3:30 PM CT. CCA credits will be available and lunch is included. Organizers ask that if you want to attend, please preregister by emailing [email protected] by 5 PM of Jan. 6. To request a program or more information, email director@sdpulsecropcouncil. org;  

Scoring 1,000 points is something that runs in Coral’s family, as her mom, Coach Molly Gerdes Mason, and her aunt, Kim Gerdes Schroedermeier, both also scored 1,000 points while playing for the Hurley Bulldogs. Congratulations, Coral!

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Tract 3: 40 +/- Acres. Legal Description: The land will be offered in multiple tracts SW ¼ NW ¼, 8-98-51 Lincoln County, and will not be combined: SD. Located from the Southwest corner of Lennox, SD, 1 ¼ miles South on 465th Tract 1: 80 +/- Acres. Legal Description: S ½ Ave. The land has a soil rating of .676 and SE ¼, 31-100-51 Lincoln County, SD. Located according to Surety-AgriData a productivfrom Tea, SD, 3 miles west on County Rd 106 ity rating of 70.3. Primary soils include: (272nd St) and ¾ mile south on 465th Ave. Lamo silty clay loam, cool, 0-2% slopes The land has a soil rating of .723 and accord- (74.1% of the field), Wentworth-Chanceling to Surety-AgriData a productivity rating lor silty clay loam, 0-2% slopes (12.7% of of 65.2. Primary soils include: Egan-Worth- the field). Taxes: $550.88. Land includes 1 ing complex, 0-6% slopes (44.6% of field) building eligibility. According to the FSA and Egan-Shindler complex, 2-6% slopes office there is 33.40 acres of cropland, (27.0% of field). Taxes: $1,606.80. Land 17.10-acre corn base/118-bushel PLC includes 2 building eligibilities. According yield, 16.30-acre soybean base/36-bushel to the FSA office there is approximately PLC yield. This tract will be surveyed and 77.10 acres of cropland, a 35.10-acre corn will be reconstituted following the survey. base/118-bushel PLC yield, 35.70-acre soybean base/36-bushel PLC yield.

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Viborg-Hurley has strong showing at Hoop City Classic By Faydra Christensen The Cougars battled Gregory at the Hoop City Classic in Mitchell at the historic Corn Palace on Wednesday, December 29. Gregory had received some votes in the media/press basketball polls, had All-State player Daniel Mitchell on their roster, and were a higher ranking Class B team, so the Cougars knew they had a tough game on their hands. It took them about a quarter to figure out how to contain Mitchell, and render him ineffective, pulling him away from the basket where he is the most effective. Much of that effort can be attributed to Gage Goettertz and Nick Hansen. After that first quarter, the Cougars took charge of the game, and never gave up the lead, leading once by 20 points. Viborg-Hurley would clinch the win 58 to 44. Gage Goettertz was a near-perfect 8-of9 from the field, finishing with 18 points, to lead Viborg-Hurley. Goettertz also had nine rebounds and five assists for the Cougars. Nick Hanson finished with 15 points

and 10 rebounds. Bryson Morrison scored 11 points and had five rebounds. Brady Schroedermeier, Braydyn Morrison and Devin Sayler each had five assists as ViborgHurley recorded 23 assists on 25 made baskets. Kobee Sherman added five points to the victory. Coach Schoenefeld says, “We got off to a little bit of a slow start in the first quarter on both ends of the floor. The offense picked it up about 5 minutes in and then we really played well on both ends of the floor from the start of the 2nd quarter on. To have 4 different players record 5 assists is quite impressive and we were very pleased with the rebounding totals as well. I don’t often talk about individual performances but want to point out Gage’s efforts on both ends of the floor. He was very efficient on offense and had the task of guarding an All-State player for much of the game as well.” Viborg-Hurley (3-1) travels to Hanson on January 5th. Go Cougars! GREGORY (1-1) 15 8 11 10 — 44 Brady Schroedermeier was defensively strong and quick. He is covering Gregory’s Cruz Klundt. VIBORG-HURLEY (3-1) 13 19 18 8 — 58 (photo by Faydra Christensen)

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By Faydra Christensen The Lady Cougars had their first loss of the season against the Campbell County, WY Camels in the Hoop City Classic at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Thursday, December 29. If we had to lose, I’m thinking this was the best way to take that loss in a last second buzzer beating three pointer from Campbell County’s Madison Robertson, who only scored seven points in the game, but the last three being the most important. To be honest, some were a bit worried about the Cougars at half as they went to their locker rooms down by 12. The girls really seemed to struggle getting into the paint and had to take perimeter shots, that just would not fall for us that first half. Had they met their match? Well, Coach Mason must have really said some-

thing inspiring to them at half, because they came back after half holding the Camels to 6 points in the 3rd quarter while scoring 16 points themselves, putting the Cougars back in the game. The Cougars were ahead most of the 4th quarter, but the Camels inched their way back with some good free throw shooting to get the score to 53 to 54. Viborg-Hurley tried to put a few more points on the board, and Coral Mason added a free throw to make it 53 to 55 with about 7 seconds on the board. That was time enough for the Camels to get one three pointer off and score. It was luck to be honest as that shot could have just as easily missed as the Camels were held to about 28% three point percentage throughout the game. The loss was nothing for the Cougars to hang their heads on. It was a

great, hard fought game, and it was a great endingjust for the wrong team. The Cougars were led by Coral Mason who scored 26 points and had seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks. Denae Mach added 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Estelle Lee contributed four points, five rebounds, and three steals. Shelby Lyons had five points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Charley Nelson had two points, five rebounds, one assist, and two steals. The Cougars (3-1) play at the Parkston Classic taking on Wall on Dec. 30 and travel to Alexandria to take on Hanson on January 5th. Go Cougars! Viborg-Hurley14 9 16 16—- 56 Campbell County, WY16 19 6 15—- 55

The girls team came in 17th out of 32 teams. Left to right- Morgan Lee, Rayna Miller, Brinlee Smith, Presley Skonhovd, Ella Kessler, Aubrey Jensen won the 120 pound JV bracket (Submitted Aubrey Jensen, Gia Miller, Lauren Peterson, Wendi Silverthorn, Olivia Manca, and Maddie Feiock (photo by Faydra Christensen) Photo)

Lady Cougars travel to Winnebago By Faydra Christensen The Lady Cougar Wrestlers headed to Winnebago, NE for a Girls Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, December 29. The ladies came in 17th place out of 32 teams at the tournament.

Coach Harvey says, “This is our last out of state competition and big test of our skills but our ladies know how

to turn up the heat when it comes Morgan Lee 1-2 in 120 with a pin 145 time to compete! The goal remains Aubrey Jensen 3-0 and champ at 120 JV Gia Miller went 3-1 with 3 pins en route the same, show up, dominate, and with 3 pins to a 2nd place finish. bring home the shiny hardware! And Wendi Silverthorn went 1-2 with a pin at Rayna Miller 2-2 with 2 pins in 170 JV as always, Go Lady Cougars Wres- 125 Lauren Peterson went 3-2 with 3 pins tling!” Olivia Manca battled hard 0-2 in 125 JV and a 6th place finish at 190 Maddie Feiock went 2-2 at 130 with 2 Brinlee Smith went 2-2 with her first 2 caResults pins reer pins at 235 JV! Presley Skonhovd 1-3 in 110 JV with a Kayla battles tough going 0-2 at 140 pin Ella Kessler battled tough going 0-2 at

Pheasants fall in overtime thriller By Shane Merrill | Sports [email protected]

Hope Larson makes a move to the basket during a recent contest. (photo by Shane Merrill)

The Parker girls basketball team took on conference foe Beresford last Friday, coming off a long break for Christmas. The Pheasants struggled early, but came surging back in the second half, nearly pulling off a major upset. The first half was ruled by the Watchdogs who seemed to respond to everything the Pheasants could get going. Parker trailed by as many as 13 but, started to chip away early in the third quarter as Janae Olson took over the game for Parker. The senior connected on shot after shot, and got some help from sophomore Meah Wright

and junior Parker Lessman, pulling Parker all the way back to down just one with under a minute to go. The Pheasants had to foul, with Beresford getting both free throws and going up three with just seven seconds to play. After a Parker timeout, Wright inbounded to Lessman who dribbled up court launching a long three and sinking nothing but net sending the gym into a frenzy, as the pair was headed to overtime. Once again the Pheasants fell behind early but managed to claw back to striking distance, down one in the closing minute. Parker had the ball with 15 seconds remaining, and managed

to get a good look and shot with 1.5 seconds to play, but the ball bounded off the front iron and was no good, handing the Pheasants a hard fought, but exciting, 5857 loss. Leading Parker was Olson who put on a show from the field, posting 26 points and 11 rebounds, a doubledouble. Wright also had nine points and seven rebounds while Lessman had nine points and eight assists. The Pheasants did pickup the junior varsity win, their first of the season. Leading the J.V. was Mya Beyer with 10 points. Parker dropped to 0-4 on the season while Beresford improved to 3-1.

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CHS boys make appearance at Parkston Classic

Bailey Hansen and MacKenzie Meyer fight for the ball against the Trojans. (photo by Tricia Eide)

Lady Tornadoes fall short to Trojans Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The 43rd annual Parkston Classic was held on Friday, December 30. The Centerville girls were lined up with Parkston. A very slow, sluggish first quarter for the Tornadoes landed them behind early in the game. Trojans were up at the end of the first quarter, 24-13. During the second quarter Parkston was hot from the threepoint line making it hard for the Tornadoes to play catch up. Some serious defenses were put out by the Trojans that left CHS down after two quarters 38-23. Following

halftime some changes were made defensively for the Tornadoes but they couldn’t stop the high percentage of shooting put on by the Trojans. After three quarters played, the Tornadoes were still down 5537. Centerville just couldn’t find the gears to come out of this deficit. With a final score 71-46, the Tornadoes will get to work this week working hard to regroup after this loss. Top scorers with seven points each were: Lillie Eide, Thea Gust, Makayla Heesch and MacKenzie Meyer.

Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The Tornado boys were able to get back into the Parkston Classic this year drawing Parkston for the evening game. The boys were excited to play out this match up and adrenaline was high. However, it would have to be done without Junior Cole Edberg. Unfortunately, Edberg suffered a season ending knee injury in practice the night before. The boys will have some big shoes to fill losing him. Parkston came out hot, hitting anything and everything they shot up. Tornadoes came out slow in both defense and offense. The score after one quarter of play was 19-5. The Trojans didn’t let up the second quarter making the lead 3313 at halftime. Tornadoes had some work to do heading into the locker room at halftime. The third quarter was an evenly scored quarter, Trojans lead 46-25 at the end of the third quarter. The fire was lit in the fourth quarter, as the Tornadoes had steals leading to shots made and started chopping down that deficit, however, the clock was not on their side and CHS fell short by the end of fourth quarter, 59-48. The Tornadoes will have some work to do but we are confident in their heart and desire to make and adapt to these changes!

Logan Bobzin loads up for a 3 pointer vs Parkston. Bobzin had 21 points for the night. (photo by Tricia Eide) Logan Bobzin- 21 points, Aiden Bobzin- 6 points, 3 3 rebounds rebounds Brennan Tople- 10 points, Clayton O’Hara 2 points 6 rebounds Luke Knight- 1point, 6 reAlec Austin- 8 points, 10 bounds rebounds Miles Eide-1 rebound

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Brenna Lyngstad looks for an opening during the EPJ game Dashel Spurrell weaves his way through Hanson defense (pho(photo by Amy Anderson) to by Amy Anderson)

I-W Sports Round-Up By Riva Sharples Boys Basketball The I-W Eagles Boys Basketball Team fell to Elk-Point Jefferson 47-68 during a post-Christmas game on Dec. 27. Said Head Coach Stephen Lee: “The Eagles played hard for three quarters. Just let them go on too big of a run in the 2nd quarter.” Senior Dashel Spurrell led scoring with 19 points and six assists. Senior Miles Pollman contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds. Sophomore Jens Hansen put in 10 points. The I-W Eagles boys team got their first victory on Dec. 29, bringing their

record to date to 1-4. The Eagles beat Hanson 65-57. Said Coach Lee: “We finally put together four nice quarters of offense. Our defense is what helped us get a win tonight. We pressured them which led to turnovers and helped us scored some points.” Leading the Eagles in their win was Spurrell with 22 points, eight assists, and five steals. Miles Pollman contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Jens Hansen added 12 points and 4 assists. Girls Basketball The I-W Eagles girls basketball team fell 34-60 to Elk Point-Jefferson during a doubleheader in Irene on Dec. 27.

Leading the girls was Emma Marshall with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Kaitlynn Mellem contributed 6 points and 4 rebounds. Quinn McDonald had 5 points and 1 rebound. On December 29, the girls fell to Hansen 49-65, bringing their season record thus far to 1-5. For the Eagles, Madison Orr led scoring with 17 points, 4 reboiunds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 2 blocked shots. Marshall followed with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 blocked shot. Quinn McDonald contributed 8 points and Brenna Lyngstad and Kaitlynn Mellem netted five points a piece.

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