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December, 2023 Legion Report:

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            The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, December 7th at 7:58 pm.  The meeting was opened by Commander Beth Welch with a salute to the Colors, POW/MIA observance, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Preamble to the American Legion Constitution.  Chaplain Meyers offered an opening prayer.  26 members were present.  Patrick Waltman, a Marine Corp Veteran and his wife attended as special guests.           

            The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and approved. The finance and social reports were approved.  Bills were approved for payment.

            Service Officer Nancy Grandy reported that sympathy cards were sent to the families of James Croston and Randy Rueland.  A thinking of you card was sent to Don Wagner.  A get well card was sent to Tim Grandy after his surgery.  Nancy Grandy handed out the Post 23 Newsletter for December.  A special thanks once again to Nancy for a top-notch, quality product that shows what is happening in our Post! 

            The membership report was given by Jon Schmidt.  He reported that our 2024 goal is 204.  For 2024 we currently have a total of 171 members at this point.  This puts us at 84% of our goal already!  Our January goal from State is 80%.  Great teamwork by the Post and Go-getters to be at the current level.   

            Bob Bennett reported that the Garretson School had the Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10th at 2:15 pm.  There was a nice turn out of Veterans and an excellent program by the school.  Many Veterans also ate lunch with the students during the week.  There is now a possible candidate for the Legion Oratory Contest. 

The Legislative Officer reported that the Legislative Round Table took place at the DAV on November 15th with not many requests for legislation.  The Color Guard will provide honors for Randy Rueland on January 6th at the funeral home.  The baseball report from Brian Siemonsma include preparation of looking over uniforms to see what will be needed for the upcoming season. 

The Wall Upgrade Committee will report to the Executive Committee on final options.  Commander Welch has several hats, polo shirts, and t-shirt options for Post 23 clothing sales.  The Post 23 Veteran’s Day Program took place on Saturday, November 11th with a social hour starting at 6 pm, with the meal at 7 pm.  Gary Lyngen, Marty Luebke, and Jim Kurtz spoke from the heart on their recent Honor Flight trip.  It was great to hear all of the positive reviews, and how the program is providing honor to Veterans in our community and across the region.

A future dues increase was discussed.  A motion passed to raise the Post 23 dues effective July of 2024 to $45.  Our Post will serve breakfast for the Garretson Hometown Christmas on Saturday, December 9th.  There will also be a vendor fair at the Legion that afternoon, and the Garretson Fire Department will host bingo from 6 pm to 8:30 at the Legion Post.  Post 23 will have a float in the parade that evening headed by Andy Lyngen.

            Our next Post meeting will be Thursday, January 4th.  The meeting will be at 8 pm with the meal starting at 7:00 pm.  The next Post breakfast will be on December 9th with a meal of pancakes to support the Garretson Hometown Christmas.  The Department Mid-Winter Conference will be held February 16th through 18th in Deadwood. 

            Brian Siemonsma brought discussion about using the building next year after the four home football games.  Other communities have successfully had events to build camaraderie, community and team spirit.  It would be a two hour social event with an open bar and the entire community involved.  The Post members present encouraged this idea.  Brian has already spoken with the football coach and will work details with Gary Lyngen.

            Our Post approved the annual Christmas Party and Popcorn Fund donation of $100 to each for the Veterans Hospital. Rex Tollefson brought up the possibility of getting Wreaths Across American into the Garretson area.  Discussion followed.  Midwest Honor Flight currently does the State Veterans Cemetery.  District Commander Andy Lyngen presented Post 23 Commander Beth Welch the 2022-2023 National Americanism Award.

            The monthly raffle drawing for December took place.  The winners were:  Paula Nussbaum, Tom Dubbelde, Kayli Coburn, and Karen Lanoue.  Each will receive $150.  Commander Beth Welch closed the meeting with the usual ceremony at 9:18 pm. 

Respectfully submitted,

            -Mark Wiesner,

Post 23 Historian

Public Notices published December 21, 2023

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Minutes of the Garretson School Board, District #49-4 for Dec. 11, 2023

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

Regular Meeting    Garretson School District #49-4    6:00 p.m.    December 11, 2023

            Present: Board President Shannon Nordstrom, Board Vice President Andy Hulscher, Board Member Tana Clark, Board Member Wyatt Compton, Board Member Jodi Gloe, Superintendent Guy Johnson, & Business Manager Jacob Schweitzer. Others present: Elementary Principal Katie Hoekman, MS/HS Principal Chris McGregor, Athletic Director Kevin Steckler, Aaron Christensen, Renee Edmundson, Aftyn Heitkamp, Michelle Heitkamp, Jacki Liester, Natasha Mendoza, Garrick Moritz, Kathi Nolz, Amy Pullman, Kelli Schleuter, Sherri Schoenfish, Oran Sorenson, and others. Others that were present did not sign in or could not be recognized and are unable to be recorded in the minutes.

            At 6:00 p.m., the Board convened in the Library for its regular meeting of the Garretson School Board. All votes are unanimous, unless specifically noted in the minutes. 

            President Nordstrom led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed guests and visitors.

            President Nordstrom called for any additions or corrections to the Board agenda. There were no additions or corrections presented.

            Action 24-056: Motion by Compton, second by Hulscher, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

            There were no comments made during the Open Forum portion of the meeting.

            Action 24-057: Motion by Hulscher, second by Clark, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. Approval of November 13, 2023 regular board meeting minutes, approval of payments for November 2023 claims, approval of the financial statements for November 2023, approval of November 2023 payroll, approval of December 5, 2023 fuel quotes, 10% Ethanol from Palisades Oil - $2.329, and approval of the resignation of Amber Williamson from the Head Soccer coaching position only, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement. Motion carried.

GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-4

CLAIMS PAID DECEMBER 11, 2023

GENERAL FUND

A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC., AG. CYLINDER RENTALS, $551.76; ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, DECEMBER 2023 INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, $770.00; CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO., HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE MATERIAL, $182.21; CARROLL INSTITUTE, DECEMBER 2023 CONTRACT, $768.00; CHURCHILL, MANOLIS, FREEMAN, KLUDT & BURNS LLP, LEGAL SERVICES, $2,861.23; CULLIGAN WATER, PURIFIED SALT, $62.50; DUENWALD, DAN, ASBESTOS RE-INSPECTION, $400.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- MAGNETIC STRIPS, $173.90; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- NEXCARE GENTLE REMOVAL EYE PATCH, $13.99; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- SIGNATURE STAMP, $15.99; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- STORAGE BAGGIES, $9.12; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- TRAINING VEST JERSEY, $36.50; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, BEST WESTERN- SOUTH DAKOTA SHAPE CONFERENCE HOTEL, $242.58; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, CORNER PANTRY- ALL-STATE CHOIR TRAVEL- FUEL, $65.22; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE- WORKBOOK, $46.99; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, EBAY- SUPPLIES, $45.84; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, HOWARD JOHNSON- ALL-STATE CHOIR HOTEL, $844.14; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, MARRIOTT MARQUIS CHICAGO- ELEMENTARY CONFERENCE HOTEL, $1,293.14; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION- MEMBERSHIP, $124.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, POPPLERS MUSIC, INC.- RECORDERS, $105.60; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, QDOBA- E-RATE TRAINING MEAL, $33.85; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, QUALITY INN- LEADERSHIP TRAINING HOTEL, $154.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, UNITED AIRLINES- BAGGAGE FEES, $280.00; FLANDREAU BOOSTER CLUB, WRESTLING TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE- 12/2/2023, $175.00; GARRETSON COMMERCIAL CLUB, 2024 ASSOCIATION DUES, $75.00; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER 2023 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $1,456.18; HANSEN, AL, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 12/1/2023, $136.52; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, BASKETBALL SCOREBOOKS/TRACK MEET MEDALS, $2,683.70; HEALTHEQUITY, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS/FEES, $196.00; HILLYARD, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $2,795.44; HORACE MANN, OCTOBER 2023 ADMIN. FEES/NOVEMBER 2023 PAYROLL ACH’S/FEES, $526.63; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC, OFFICE SUPPLIES, $181.35; INTEK CLEANING & RESTORATION, MOLD REMEDIATION- AG. BUILDING, $4,329.05; JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD, LIBRARY BOOKS/MATERIALS, $3,483.72; LARSON, CHAD, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 12/1/2023, $120.80; LARSON, SYLVIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXAM- REIMBURSEMENT, $150.00; LASTING IMPRESSIONS UNLIMITED, INC., FALL SPORTS AWARDS- PLAQUES, $145.50; PALISADES PROPANE, CO., BULK PROPANE, $2,136.27; PITNEY BOWES, POSTAGE, $731.67; POPPLERS MUSIC, INC., BAND MUSIC, $324.71; RADFORD, TIFFANY, LIBRARY SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $16.78; SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXAMS, $108.00; SHARE CORPORATION, TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, $176.89; STEVE’S ELECTRIC & PLUMBING, INC., PLUMBING/HVAC/ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $4,291.09; SWANK MOVIE LICENSING USA, SITE LICENSE- 12/2023-12/2024, $585.00; VANDEBERG, AARON, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 12/1/2023, $120.44; WAGEWORKS, NOVEMBER 2023 ACH FEES, $2,129.47; WASTE MANAGEMENT, DECEMBER 2023 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $637.75; XCEL ENERGY, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023 ELECTRICITY, $8,180.82;

TOTAL GENERAL FUND, $45,604.34

CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND

ACCESS SYSTEMS, DECEMBER 2023 SERVICES/PRINTER SERVICES, $1,478.43; FIRST BANK & TRUST, SERIES 2020 & SERIES 2023 CAPITAL OUTLAY CERTIFICATES, $54,775.00; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, WALL MATS, $5,027.60; PITNEY BOWES, EQUIPMENT LEASE, $218.82;

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $61,499.85

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

A TO Z WORLD LANGUAGES, INC., INTERPRETER SERVICES, $112.50; ASHA, 2024 DUES, $253.00; CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, OCTOBER 2023 TUITION, $3,883.59; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS- SUPPLIES, $324.56; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, SOUTH DAKOTA SPECIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE- REGISTRATION, $640.00; GOODCARE, LLC, NOVEMBER 2023 SERVICES, $4,288.61; ISI, LLC, NOVEMBER 2023 INTERPRETER SERVICES, $7,517.50; LIFESCAPE, OCTOBER 2023 SERVICES/TUITION, $6,722.50; PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, NOVEMBER 2023 SERVICES, $3,808.48;

TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, $27,550.74

FOOD SERVICE FUND

LUNCHTIME SOLUTIONS, INC., NOVEMBER 2023 FOOD SERVICES, $35,824.17;

TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND, $35,824.17

CUSTODIAL FUND

FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- WINTER FORMAL SUPPLIES, $107.62; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, PIZZA RANCH- FFA MEAL, $83.58; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, WALMART- FRAMES FOR FFA $27.51; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, WALMART- POSTER FOR FFA, $14.72;

TOTAL CUSTODIAL FUND, $233.43

TOTAL CLAIMS: $170,712.53

IMPREST CHECKS

NOVEMBER 2023

GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS

ALL AROUND WELDING, BUS #4 E-BRAKE CABLE & E-BRAKE SHOES, $431.06; AMERICAN RECYCLING, RECYLCING- FOUR PRINTERS, $20.00; BRANDON ACE HARDWARE, AG. CLASS SUPPLIES/PLIERS SET/SCREWDRIVER SET, $83.95; CASH, MEAL MONEY- STATE ORAL INTERP., $22.00; DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, BACKGROUND CHECKS, $86.50; ETRHEIM, ELIZABETH, TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES- REIMBURSEMENT, $53.28; GARRETSON PTO, “G” PAINTINGS, $120.00; HOEFERT-VELDHUIZEN, ALYXA, TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES- REIMBURSEMENT, $329.87; MENARDS, AG. CLASS SUPPLIES/COMMERCIAL CLBU SUPPLIES, $242.84; SCHWEITZER, TAYLOR, ELEMENTARY CONCERT SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $66.68;

TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $1,456.18;

TOTAL IMPREST CHECKS: $1,456.18

Financial Report

            The Business Manager presented a financial report of cash balances, expenditures, and receipts for the month of November 2023 as listed below:

            Cash Balances as of November 30, 2023: General Fund: $223,201.81; Capital Outlay Fund: $1,605,878.90; Special Education Fund: $164,469.76; Food Service Fund: $273,945.08; Driver’s Education Fund: $10,212.22; Preschool Fund: ($7,370.76); Custodial Fund: $149,684.84.

            Expenditures: General Fund: ACH Fees, $112.40; Claims, $63,590.07; Payroll, $316,562.63; Capital Outlay Fund: Claims, $20,017.58; Special Education Fund: Claims, $66,536.63; Payroll, $62,839.39; Capital Projects Fund: Claims, $101,905.29; Food Service Fund: Claims, $66,904.27; Preschool Fund: Payroll, $10,098.68; Custodial Fund: ACH Fees, $2,739.70; Claims, $61,191.05.

Receipts: General Fund: Local Sources, $368,713.02; Intermediate Sources, $1,109.07; State Sources, $180,785.00; Capital Outlay Fund: Local Sources, $330,988.68; Special Education Fund: Local Sources, $192,506.30; State Sources, $15,411.00; Food Service Fund: Local Sources, $24,813.51; Preschool Fund: Local Sources, $19,145.83; Custodial Fund: Local Sources, $93,803.59.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

            There were no conflicts of interest.

            Superintendent Johnson presented the Board with specs to consider for the visitor bleachers area at the athletic complex.

            Superintendent Johnson presented the Board with specs to consider for a scoreboard at the athletic complex.

            Action 24-058: Motion by Clark, second by Compton, to approve the ESSER/Safe Return to School Plan. Motion carried.

            The following information items were presented to the Board: Elementary Handbook, Middle School/High School (Secondary) Handbook, and Policy GBCB: Staff Conduct.

            Board Member Gloe made a motion about the supervision policies but rescinded it and made a new motion to word it properly.

            Action 24-059: Motion by Gloe, second by Clark, to change the supervision policies and form a committee to provide a recommendation to the Board. Motion carried.

            The First Readings of the following were presented to the Board as a part of the policy adoption process: Policy KK: Visitors to Schools and Policy KMC: Annual Notification to Parents.

            The Second Readings of Policy KLB: Public Complaints About Curriculum or Instructional Materials and Policy KLB-E: Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials were presented to the Board.

            Action 24-060: Motion by Gloe, second by Hulscher, to adopt Policy KLB: Public Complaints About Curriculum or Instructional Materials and Policy KLB-E: Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials. Motion carried.

            Administration provided the Board with five administrative reports:

            a.         ASBSD (Associated School Boards of South Dakota) Delegate Assembly Report - Board President Nordstrom gave the rest of the Board a summary of what was discussed at the ASBSD Delegate Assembly. He mentioned there were no surprises and nothing special to note.

            b.         Superintendent’s Report - Superintendent Johnson informed the Board that the cost to replace the boiler was a little higher than expected, priced at $97,545. He added that the installation would take place on December 27th. He also discussed the district’s RDA plan.

            c.         Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative Report - Board Member Hulscher told the Board that the agenda was approved, and bills were paid at the last meeting.

            d.         Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director’s Report - Principal Hoekman gave the Board a summary of Instructional Leadership Training she attended on November 14-15. She told the Board the K-2 music concert was held on November 30 and on December 1 the elementary classes visited the bank and museum for open house and model trains. On December 6, Math and ELA rubric discussions took place with staff to help guide students to prepare for state assessments. She added that the NWEA/MAP testing window was December 11-15. Lastly, Principal Hoekman informed the Board that she met with MS/HS teachers to begin looking at options and what our needs are for curriculum. She had two phone conferences with companies to order sample materials.

            e.         Middle School/High School Principal Report - Principal McGregor informed the Board that semester tests for MS/HS would take place December 19-21. He then congratulated Alysha Kientopf for receiving the Region II Early Career Teacher award at the NAAE Convention in Phoenix. Next, he congratulated Elizabeth Roth for receiving a Superior rating at the State Oral Interp. contest. Lastly, he told the Board that seniors took the NCRC (National Career Readiness Certification) test on December 7.

            Action 24-061: Motion by Gloe, second by Hulscher, to go into executive session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, subsection 1: A Personnel Matter. Motion carried. The Board entered executive session at 7:45 p.m.

            President Nordstrom declared the Board out of executive session at 9:10 p.m.

            Action 24-062: Motion by Clark, second by Hulscher, to accept the resignation of Michelle Pliska, effective December 31, 2023. Motion carried.

            Action 24-063: Motion by Compton, second by Hulscher, to amend the findings of fact, rulings of law, and final decision in the matter of a parent complaint, and to notify the parties. Motion carried.

            Action 24-064: Motion by Gloe, second by Hulscher, to adjourn at 9:12 p.m. Motion carried.

            Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2024.

Board President, Shannon Nordstrom                                                           Business Manager, Jacob Schweitzer

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NOTICE Inter-Lakes Election

            Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership is holding an election to choose an individual to represent the Low-Income Sector of Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties on its Board of Directors.

            Income-eligible residents of Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties over the age of 18 can participate in the election. To determine if you are eligible to vote in this election or if you would like more information, contact either Julie Anderson, Lincoln County Community Service Worker at 605-940-1909 or Tammie Denning, Director of Minnehaha Community Services at 605-334-2808, Ext 202.

            If you would like to vote, please come to the Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership Office in Lincoln County located at the Lincoln County Courthouse or in Minnehaha County located at 409 North Western Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD December 11th - 22nd. Office hours are in Lincoln County are: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on Monday and in Minnehaha County 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

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Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for Special Meeting on Dec. 11, 2023

City of Garretson

December 11th, 2023

            The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in special session on Monday, December 11th, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Garretson City Hall with Mayor Beaner presiding.

            5:30 P.M. Mayor Beaner called the regular meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:      Greg Beaner – Mayor

                        Greg Franka – Ward I

                        William Hoskins – Ward I

                        Dave Bonte – Ward II - Absent

                        Tom Godbey – Ward II

                        Jackie Rotert – Ward III

                        Bruce Brown -- Ward III - Absent

            OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:

            A.         Agenda – 12-11-2023 Special Meeting                     

            Council member Hoskins made a motion to consent to the calendar agenda, Franka 2nd. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Motion passed.

Ordinances & Resolutions

•          Ordinance 693 – 2023 Supplemental Appropriations – Beaner presented ordinance for a second reading. Hoskins motioned to approve ordinance as written with a second from Franka. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Motion Passed.

ORDINANCE NO. 693

            AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023.

            BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Garretson that the following sum is supplementally appropriated to meet the obligations of the municipality.

GENERAL FUND - 101

410 General Governments

            CITY ATTORNEY

            101-4141-422 Professional                                        $   13,355.00

            FINANCE

            101-4142-413 Retirement                                                      $   8,820.00

            101-4142-415 Health Insurance                                             $   5,085.00    

            101-4142-422 Services and Fees                                            $   17,420.00

            101-4142-426 Supplies and Materials                                   $   2,860.00

            101-4142-4341 Computer Software                                      $   5,335.00

            INSURANCE

            101-4147-421 General Finance Administration                     $   62,760.00

            GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

            101-4192-411 Salaries and Wages                                         $   28,000.00

            101-4192-412 Social Security and Medicare                          $   2,040.00

            101-4192-413 Retirement                                                      $   2,650.00

            101-4192-415 Health Insurance                                             $   1,000.00    

            101-4192-425 Repairs and Maintenance                               $   5,400.00

            101-4192-428 Utility Services                                    $   7,255.00

            101-4192-432 Building Improvements                                  $   30,750.00

            101-4192-434 Machinery and Equipment                             $   8,600.00

            ENGINEERING FUND

            101-41960-422 Services and Fees                                          $   85,860.00

            TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT INCREASE                                                    $          72,905.00

420 Public Safety

            FIRE

            101-4225-428 Utility Services                                    $   235.00

            PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS

            101-4232-422 Services and Fees                                            $   4,825.00

            TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY INCREASE                                                                   $          4,360.00

430 Public Works

            HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND ROADWAYS

            101-4312-413 Retirement                                                      $   3,150.00

            101-4312-415 Health Insurance                                             $   1,000.00

            101-4312-425 Repairs and Maintenance                               $   2,710.00

            101-4312-426 Supplies and Materials                                   $   6,300.00

            101-4312-428 Utility Services                                    $   100.00

            101-4312-434 Machinery and Equipment                             $   15,125.00

            SNOW REMOVAL

            101-4317-413 Retirement                                                      $   2,205.00

            101-4317-415 Health Insurance                                             $   350.00

            101-4317-425 Repairs and Maintenance                               $   7,000.00

            101-4317-426 Supplies and Materials                                   $   15,000.00

            TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS INCREASE                                                                   $          28,540.00

440 Health and Welfare

            ANIMAL CONTROL

            101-4412-422 Services and Fees                                            $   2,930.00

                        AMBULANCE SERVICE

            101-4460-455 Grants to other Entities                      $   75,000.00

            TOTAL SAFETY INCREASE                                            $          36,430.00

450 Culture-Recreation

            SWIMMING POOL

            101-4512-412 Social Security and Medicare                          $   2,975.00

            101-4512-422 Services and Fees                                            $   5,095.00

            101-4512-425 Repairs and Maintenance                               $   2,250.00

            101-4512-426 Supplies and Materials                                   $   12,895.00

            101-4512-428 Utility Services                                    $   3,580.00

            101-4512-433 Improvement other than Buildings                $   1,035.00

            PARKS

            101-4520-411 Salaries and Wages                                         $   96,820.00

            101-4520-412 Social Security and Medicare                          $   6,780.00

            101-4520-413 Retirement                                                      $   5,525.00

            101-4520-415 Health Insurance                                             $   6,950.00

            101-4520-424 Rentals                                                $   9,230.00

            101-4520-425 Repairs and Maintenance                               $   12,000.00

            101-4520-426 Supplies and Materials                                   $   11,000.00

            101-4520-42629 Other Resale Materials                               $   4,270.00

            101-4520-428 Utility Services                                    $   5,600.00

            101-4520-431 Land                                                    $   2,070.00

            101-4520-434 Machinery and Equipment                             $   11,320.00

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

            101-4561-422 Services and Fees                                            $   10,450.00

            TOTAL CULTURE-RECREATION INCREASE                                                       $          98,940.00

TOTAL GENERAL FUND INCREASE                                                                              $         241,175.00

SECOND PENNY FUND - 212

            ENGINEERING

            212-4196-422 Services and Fees                                            $   201,800.00

            HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND ROADWAYS

            212-4312-425 Repairs and Maintenance                               $   595,680.00

            212-4312-433 Improvements                                    $   125,380.00

TOTAL SECOND PENNY FUND INCREASE                                                                    $        652,860.00

THIRD PENNY FUND - 211

            PROMOTION OF THE CITY

            211-4653-422 Services and Fees                                            $   21,200.00

            211-4653-4551 Commercial Club                                           $   10,000.00

TOTAL THIRD PENNY FUND INCREASE                                                                       $         18,300.00

            Source of Revenues – Natural gas revenue, Second Penny Committed – Capital Replacement, Unassigned Fund Balance

            BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and for the immediate support of the municipal government and its existing public institutions and it shall take effect upon passage.

Greg Beaner

(SEAL)

Mayor

ATTEST:

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

            First Reading: 12-04-2023

Second Reading & Adoption:   12-11-2023

Publication: 

Effective Date:

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            5:37 pm Hoksins made motion to adjourn, Franka 2nd. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Motion Passed

Meeting Adjourned.

                                                                                    Greg Beaner, Mayor

ATTEST

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

(Unapproved)

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

CIV: 23-3385

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA) 

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Katherina Laurina Allen-Taylor,

For a Change of Name to

Katherina Lauren Allen-Taylor

 CIV: 23-3385

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Katherina Laurina Allen-Taylor, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Katherina Laurina Allen-Taylor to Katherina Lauren Allen-Taylor.

            On the 9th day of January, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Douglas E. Hoffman Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.

            Dated this 27th Day of November, 2023 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court

            Published four times at the approximate cost of $50.69  and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com.

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News for 12-21-23

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Merry Christmas! In our annual Christmas issue, we intercepted the letters that Garretson Elementary second graders wrote to Santa before sending them off to the North Pole, and have placed them into this paper for your enjoyment. We also held our annual Holiday Drawing contest for the Garretson Middle School 6th grade class; Garretson wrestling placed three at MVCSP; and Garretson basketball wrapped up their games prior to the holiday break, plus more!


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Merry Christmas! In our annual Christmas issue, we intercepted the letters that Garretson Elementary second graders wrote to Santa before sending them off to the North Pole, and have placed them into this paper for your enjoyment. We also held our annual Holiday Drawing contest for the Garretson Middle School 6th grade class; Garretson wrestling placed three at MVCSP; and Garretson basketball wrapped up their games prior to the holiday break, plus more!

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Obituary: Randall J. Reuland, age 73

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            Randall J. Reuland, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home in Sioux Falls, SD. 

            A memorial visitation for Randy will take place Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home of Garretson, SD.

            Randall J. Reuland (Randy) was born March 1950 in Mitchell SD to Rebecca (Peters) and A.W. Reuland. He was raised in Sisseton and graduated high school in 1968 when he enlisted in the Navy. He started his Law enforcement career in 1973. Randy married Joyce M. Johnson in 1975.

            Two children were born to this union, Robert in 1977 and Lisa in 1982.

            Joyce passed from Cancer in 1994. Randy retired from his career in 2003 in Pierre.

            After retiring he worked parttime in various jobs for the new experience. In July 2003 he married Debra C. Jones, and they lived in Pierre until 2017 when they moved to Garretson, SD. Debra succumbed to Cancer in 2021.

            Randy is survived by son, Robert Reuland wife Stacey of Sioux Falls and granddaughter Leanne, Morgan Gandee, and Ardie Sahli; daughter, Lisa Reuland of Pierre and Robert Huffman and wife Hollie, Ramsey, MN.

46 years of smiles with Santa

santa posing between two young girls
//Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            On Saturday, Santa visited the Garretson School during Hometown Christmas, and pointed out to the Gazette that he had been visiting Garretson for 46 years.

            "I started in 1977 when the Jaycees were taking pictures, this was before everyone had their own cameras," he said.

            His roots in Garretson run deep. Garretson's Santa has always been known for his smiles, and is often called "Smiley" when he's out of his red suit.

            Santa is known for being able to call children out by their names, their parents' names, or where they live, and Garretson's Santa is no exception. He's widened the eyes of many a young child when he says their name before asking what they would like for Christmas.

            Here, Santa "Smiley" Steve Larson posed with his grandchildren Paisley and Luella during Hometown Christmas.

            See more on Hometown Christmas here.

Board forms committee to revise game attendance policies, guidance counselor resigns after several closed door meetings

by Garrick Moritz, Gazette

            The Garretson School Board had a full house on Monday, Dec. 11. The school library was filled with parents and citizens concerned about the handbook policy issues that govern game attendance and child supervision.  After that big discussion, and the public had all departed the meeting, the school board had an hour and a half executive session on a personnel matter, after which the board voted to accept the resignation of school councilor Michelle Pliska. Then they further resolved to amend the facts and findings of report they’d previously passed and to update all parties on the matter.

            After calling the meeting to order, and approving the agenda, Shannon Nordstrom asked the public assemblage if there was anyone who wanted to speak during the open forum. He said that he realized most people were there about the game attendance policy issues, but he wanted to see if there was any other topics someone wanted to speak about.

            After some back and forth with those in attendance he said that he would open the floor to several speakers after the board had their initial debate on the matter in question.

            The board approved their consent agenda. An item of note was the resignation of Amber Williamson as the soccer coach, pending finding a replacement for that post.

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Minnehaha jail walk-in program settles 29 outstanding warrants last weekend

By Dave Baumeister

County Correspondent

            SIOUX FALLS – At the Tuesday, Dec. 5, meeting, county jail warden Mike Mattson told Minnehaha County Commissioners about their “Walk-in Warrant” program set for last weekend on Dec. 8 and 9 to help resolve people’s outstanding warrants.

            On those days, the sheriff’s office waived the usual $25 warrant fees for people who walked into their office and surrender themselves during these times.

This Monday, Mattson reported that the program saw a total of 19 people representing 29 warrants turn themselves in to avoid the fee and clear up outstanding obligations before the end of the year. According to Mattson, the program was available to those who had outstanding warrants for all petty offenses, bench warrants, Class 1 to 4 misdemeanor arrests, possession of controlled drug warrants, and most Class 6 felonies (not including sex crimes, domestic violence or stalking charges).

            Civil and criminal child support warrants, as well as all juvenile warrants were also eligible.

“People who are eligible and have Minnehaha County warrants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to have their warrant addressed and be given a court date prior to the new year,” Mattson said.

Retention bonuses

            With a unanimous vote, the commission agreed to extend job retention bonuses for sheriff’s deputies and correctional workers.

            Human Resources Director Carey Deaver explained that since the bonuses were put in place, the turn-over rate for corrections officers has been reduced by 50%. The bonuses are $1,000 for every nine months of continued employment up to three years, which amounts to a total of $4,000.

Salary briefing

            Deaver also gave a report on what her office is proposing for salary increases for all elected and appointed department heads.

            Last September, a 5% increase was budgeted for 2024, and that is what she suggested now.

            However, county auditor Leah Anderson asked for more for herself.

            She explained that after she was elected in 2022, she was started at the base salary for her position of $89,232. At that time, other county department heads were given a 14.5% raise, but as Anderson was more than three months away from starting her new job, she was not eligible for that raise.

            However, at the meeting, she asked for that raise plus the 2024 5% raise to be instituted in 2024.

            While they did not act this week, commissioners will discuss the raises and vote on them at their next meeting.

            And that next meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the third-floor meeting room of the Minnehaha County Administration Building at 6th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls.

Talented kids show off their skills at Palisades Gallery

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            The holiday coloring contest sponsored by Palisades Art Gallery had over 115 submissions, with the furthest entry coming from Uruguay and the youngest entries coming from Blue Dragon Academy's one-year-old students.

            Palisades Art Gallery owner Susan Hartenhoff Haygood was ecstatic with the creativity found in all the submissions, and grateful to everyone who entered.

children looking at colored art from their peers
//Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            Due to the overwhelming number of entries from the 5-8 age group, she opted to judge ages 5, 6 and 7-8 in separate categories.

            Winners in the 1-to-4-year-old category were Ella B. (1st place), Hadley E. (2nd place), Emmet V. and Veronica S. (3rd place), and Bria L. (honorable mention).

            In the 5-year-old category, winners were Zoey (1st), Jensen (2nd), and Josephine (honorable mention).

            For 6-year-olds, first place went to Landry, second was awarded to Marlee, and third was given to Skylar E.

            In 7-to-8-year-olds, Coyer B. (1st), Ingrid J. (2nd), Olivia H. (3rd), and Austin V. (honorable mention) were given top mention.

            Ages 9-12 recognition was given to Madelyn S. (1st), Metta (2nd), and Alaina L. (3rd).

            In the 13+ category, first place and top prize went to Aaliyah S., followed by Tiziano P.

            All pages are still on display at Palisades Art Gallery, located at 506 N Main Ste. 2 in Garretson, and patrons are welcome to stop in and view all of the submissions during business hours or anytime the "Open" sign is lit.

Garretson High School Agricultural Educator Selected for National Award

            PHOENIX, Arizona – Alysha Kientopf, agricultural educator at Garretson High School in South Dakota, is one of six agricultural educators nationwide who received the 2023 National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Early Career Teacher award, presented during the 2023 NAAE Convention, November 28 through December 2, in Phoenix.

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Alysha Kientopf (center) was recognized by the National Association of Agricultural Educators for her exemplary performance and dedication to agricultural education. //Photo courtesy NAAE.

            The NAAE Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award is presented to a NAAE member in their third to eighth year of teaching who have exemplified great teaching methods in the classroom and have been dedicated to their career through personal and professional growth. The NAAE Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award program is partially sponsored by John Deere.

            “Every child, every day” are the words that Kientopf uses to not only guide her teaching style, but her classroom learning environment as well. Since beginning her career at Garretson High School, Kientopf has worked tirelessly to restructure and reenergize the agricultural education program, and now teaches a variety of courses in a two-year course offering rotation. She works diligently to ensure that her program is inclusive to all students by using a variety of teaching and learning styles to meet her students’ needs. Kientopf holds a large number of certifications including ServeSafe, Beef Quality Assurance Certifications, and a South Dakota Private Pesticide Application License.

            NAAE is the professional organization for agricultural educators with over 8,000 members nationwide. The organization advocates for agricultural education, provides advancement through professional development for agricultural educators, and works to recruit and retain agricultural educators in the profession. NAAE offers a variety of programs and services to support this three-pronged mission. The mission of NAAE is “professionals providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service.” NAAE is headquartered in Lexington, Ky.

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