GHS Football broke in the brand-new turf on the Athletic Complex on Saturday, Aug. 12 against Colman/Egan at the Football Jamboree scrimmage game.
“Great day for it,” said Head Coach Jerry Weiland. “Good to get the boys out here and playing against another team in the pre-season.”
“Boy-O-boy are we excited about this new field,” said Assistant Athletic Director Kevin Steckler. “She might just be one of the newest and best fields in the state now. If you take a fall out there, it’s a real soft bed to land on.”
When asked if he’d taken his shoes and socks off to walk on it, Steckler admitted that yes indeed he had. “I sure have, and it was really nice.”
Supt. Guy Johnson was also very happy with the new field.
“Originally the concrete walkway was not on the bid, but we fixed that and still managed to come in only 6 thousand over-budget, which is amazing when you take into account the scope of the project and rising costs,” he said. “Handling big budget projects like this, that low closing cost adjustment rarely happens, and I know our athletes and parents will appreciate the quality of work that was done out here. It’s second to none in my opinion.”
On Tuesday, August 8, three Garretson youth were at the Sioux Empire Fair to compete in Barrel Racing, a rodeo event. Lacey Lumpkin, Serie Risty, and Madison Waltman all raced their horses, Bert, Pete, and Jake, around barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, attempting to gather the fastest time out of all competitors.
Madison Waltman (13) riding Jake, Serie Risty (15) riding Pete, & Lacey Lumpkin (17) riding Bert. //Photo by Patrick Waltman
"1D, 2D, 3D, 4D groupings are based on time," said Patrick Waltman, Madison's father. "You take the fastest time of the event and from there, you get your groupings (Ds). Groups are typically done in a .5 sec./.5 sec./ 1 sec. split." For instance, if the fastest time was 17.000 seconds, the groups would come out as 17.000 to 17.500 for 1D, 17.501 to 18.001 for 2D, and so on.
At the Sioux Empire Fair, Risty placed second in group 2D while Lumpkin placed 5th in group 4D. M. Waltman had a No Time.
The week's competitions weren't over yet. On Friday, the three competitors headed to Edgerton for the Diamond H Acres Barrel Race. While Pete and Risty took it easy in competition due to a recent injury in Watertown at the State High School Rodeo, Waltman placed 1st in group 3D for the open division and 1st in the 2D youth division. Lumpkin placed second in group 3D in the open division and 2nd in group 3D youth division.
On Saturday they traveled to Pipestone and participated in the Pipestone Smoking Barrels Race. This is a series of scheduled races to gain points for end of season awards.
In the first run barrels, Waltman placed 2nd in the 3D Open division and 5th in the 2D Youth Division, Risty placed 13th in the 3D Open division and 9th in the 4D youth division, and Lumpkin had a No Time.
In the second run barrels, Lumpkin placed 2nd in the 4D and Waltman placed 7th in the 4D.
Risty then competed in Pole Bending, which is weaving a horse through six poles, timing the horse and rider for agility and speed. She earned 3rd in the 1D grouping.
PIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities board of directors has a couple of new goals for the new school year as well as some goals that have been held over from last year.
One new goal is to form a committee to study the eligibility of athletes that transfer from one school to another. SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos said during a board meeting Tuesday there has been a disturbing trend of “super teams” being formed through athlete transfers.
Another committee will be formed, Swartos said, with the goal of looking at ways to recruit more athletic coaches. He said the committee will look at ways to work with South Dakota universities and the state Department of Education. The association will also continue its goal of trying to recruit more officials.
SDHSAA will continue to work on organizing an economic impact study. Swartos said gauging the economic impact of state events could lead to contracts for hotels or meals during state events.
Emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship is another goal held over from last year. The association will continue the effort “to clean up behavior at our events,” Swartos said.
Two other holdover goals are the work of a calendar committee which will study when events are held during the school year and a classification committee which will study how decisions are made about placing schools in the right classification to ensure fair and safe competition.
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Tickets for the annual Induction Banquet for the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame are now on sale. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 24th, at the Convention Center in Sioux Falls. Twenty-three new members will be inducted that evening, and the event is open to the public. Tickets are $55 for adults and $35 for students 12 and under. To purchase your advance tickets, go to the association website and click on PURCHASE TICKETS. All major credit cards are accepted. If you have problems with ticketing, call Jim Dorman at 605-940-1262.
The inductees being honored this year are Don Baker, Scott Bosanko, Gene Breemes, Linda Collignon, Mattie Goff-Newcombe, Marlyn Goldhammer, Harvey Hammrich, Chuck Iverson, Clarence Kooistra, Don Larson, Lein Marso, Jerry Miller, Dean Minder, Dave Mydland, Terry Nielsen, Mark Ovenden, Mike Roach, Jim Schlekeway, Bryan Schwartz, Brad Seely, Dawn Seiler, Joe Thorne, and Jeff Turning Heart.
With these 23 inductees, the hall will have enshrined 359 women and men from every sport and corner of the state. The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1968 by the South Dakota Sportswriters Association. A group of volunteers from across the state now manages it.
The social hour and media interviews start at 4:30 PM CDT, with the dinner at 6:00 PM and the induction ceremony at 7:00 PM. For questions about the banquet or sponsorship of the Hall of Fame, contact Scott Fiedler at 605-940-5564.
The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, July 6th at 8:00 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. 34 members were present. It was our annual chicken and corn feed! Special guests present were Courtney Steffen the Department Commander, Rod Smith the Department Vice Commander Districts 3-8, C.P. Van Delist the Department Adjutant, Denny Brenden the National Executive Committee Person, Bill Peters the Department Membership Chair.
Unit 23 President Cheryl Lyngen introduced the three Girls State participants in attendance: Adi Fink, Sydney Olson and Hannah Frewaldt. Each girl gave a brief recap of their experience at Girls State. Cheryl also thanked Post 23 for assisting with sending the five girls from Garretson.
Baseball Coordinator Brian Siemonsma discussed the three teams we sponsored and gave a recap of the 12U team’s season as their coach was not present. Coaches Cody Linneweber (14U) and Kiley Buettner (16U) discussed their team’s season. Each team had varying results but the kids played hard all season. Both coaches thanked the American Legion for sponsoring youth baseball in Garretson.
Commander Welch introduced the Post 23 Teacher of the Year Bev Howe. Bev spoke briefly saying she recently retired and thanking the Post for the honor. It was noted that four of Post 23 members present were students of Ms. Howe. Commander Welch then introduced Post 23 Firefighter of the Year John Shape.
Commander Welch presented John a certificate and pen set. John thanked the Post for the honor and also the continued support we provide to the Garretson Fire Department.
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 a get well card was sent to Doris Nedved and Arden Sorenson. An anniversary card was sent to the Kirton’s for their 40th anniversary. Congratulations! The Lubke’s also received an anniversary card for their 50th anniversary. Congrations again! A sympathy card was sent to the Dorsman family for the loss of Mary Dorsman who served as past Past Unit President for the Auxiliary.
The membership report was given by Jon Schmidt. He reported that our 2024 membership cards are here. The 2024 goal is 204. For 2024 we currently have 26 Paid Up For Life members, and 36 renewals, and 2 new members for a total of 64 members renewed at this point. That puts us at 36% of our goal already!
Bob Bennett reported no new report for the Americanism report.
The wall committee is continuing work on bids for building updates. Our Post will have four seats at the 1st Annual Kingsbury County American Legion Purple Heart Appreciation Dinner on August 7th. The Adjutant has contacted the persons placing flags at cemeteries. We are working updates to include all. Our post will purchase 10 bronze markers for future markers.
Nancy Grandy passed out the August Post Newsletter. Amazing information, amazing effort. Thanks to Nancy for making it happen. We hear so many positive comments about this newsletter from our Post Veterans!
There was in depth discussion on fireworks and the Legions future with this program. A letter was received from Mayor Beaner. The Executive Committee met. We are working to find out how we will be involved with Garretson Fireworks in the future.
Our next Post meeting will be Thursday, September, 7th. The meeting will be at 8 pm with the meal starting at 7:00 pm. The next Post breakfast will be on August 6th with French toast served.
Department Commander Courtney Steffen spoke on her theme of “Pursue Purpose”. Denny Brendan expressed comments on what our Post does for the Veterans & Child Fund and also the South Dakota Foundation. Carver Dorsman opened discussion on the possible need for a AED defibrillator for our Post. We will look into options and costs Gary Lyngen mentioned names of Post 23 members slated for the October 10th Honor Flight. So far on the itinerary we have: Gary Lyngen, Jim Kurtz, and Marty Luebke. More to follow!
The monthly raffle drawing for August took place. The 5 winners were: Eunice Wermers, Laurie Bennett, Risty Grandkids, Jan Benson, and Ethel Kurtz. Each will receive $150. Commander Beth Welch closed the meeting with the usual ceremony at 9:19 pm.
Minutes of the Garretson School Board for July 17, 2023
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting Garretson School District #49-4 5:45 p.m. July 17, 2023
Present: Board President Shannon Nordstrom, Board Vice President Kari Flanagan, Board Member Jodi Gloe, Board Member Andy Hulscher, Superintendent Guy Johnson, & Business Manager Jacob Schweitzer. Others present: Elementary Principal Katie Hoekman, Wyatt Compton, Jacki Liester, Garrick Moritz, & Sherri Schoenfish. Board Member Tana Clark was absent.
At 5:45 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 was one addition requested. Superintendent Johnson asked that a bill for the complex project from Mammoth Sports Construction be added to the consent agenda.
Action 23-123: Motion by Hulscher, second by Flanagan, to approve the agenda as presented with the proposed addition. Motion carried.
Action 23-124: Motion by Flanagan, second by Hulscher, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. Approval of payments for June 2023 claims, approval of the financial statements for June 2023, approval of the SDSU Field Experience memorandum of agreement, approval of the contract renewal with Lunchtime Solutions, Inc., and approval of the following contracts: Denae Bass (2nd Grade Teacher, $52,140), Reece Moehlenbrink (Drop Junior High Football, add Assistant Varsity Football, $3,456.75), Jill Whalen (Drop Assistant Track, add Head Girls Track, $4,148.10), Kevin Steckler (add Junior High Football, $3,687.20), Jacob Schweitzer (add Assistant Track, $2,534.95), Amber Williamson (drop Science Fair), Tracy Stallman (add Oral Interp., $2,304.50, add Science Fair Advisor, $921.80). Motion carried.
GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-4
CLAIMS PAID JULY 17, 2023
GENERAL FUND
A-1 PUMPING & EXCAVATING, INC., PUMPING OF SHOP PITS, $231.85; A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC., AG. CYLINDER RENTALS, $61.75; ALL AROUND WELDING, BUS REPAIRS/BUILD BLEACHERS, $2,222.50; ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, JULY 2023 INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, $746.00; ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER COURSE, $25.00; BMI, 2023-2024 MUSIC LICENSE FEE, $162.51; BOK FINANCIAL, ANNUAL FEE- DISSEMINATION AGENT, $350.00; CITY OF GARRETSON, GAS/SEWER/WATER, $916.47; CLIMATE SYSTEMS, INC., PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, $4,490.50; COLLEGE BOARD, 2023 USED AP EXAMS, $1,493.00; DAKTRONICS, INC., SCOREBOARD REPAIRS/PARTS, $6,938.75; DIAMOND VOGEL, INC., PAINT, $811.80; GARRETSON GAZETTE, MAY 2023 BOARD MINUTES PUBLICATION/DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS, $38.70; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, JUNE 2023 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $15,644.74; GRAHAM TIRE, TIRES, $1,357.52; GREEN EGGS & RAM, ATTEMPTED DATA RECOVERY FROM LAPTOP, $45.00; HEALTHEQUITY, JUNE 2023 HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT FEES, $14.00; HILLYARD, GYM FLOOR WAXING/SUPPLIES, $6,307.99; HORACE MANN, MAY 2023 ADMIN. FEES/JUNE 2023 PAYROLL ACH’S/FEES, $531.13; I-STATE TRUCK CENTERS, SEATBACKS, $339.78; INFINITE CAMPUS, ANNUAL LICENSE/SUPPORT/REPORTS FEE, $500.00; LODGE AT DEADWOOD, PRINCIPALS CONFERENCE- HOTEL STAY, $745.00; MEDICAID, FISCAL YEAR 2023 QUARTER 1 ADMIN. FEE, $160.80; MENARDS, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $731.11; NELSON, REID, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PHYSICAL- REIMBURSE, $150.00; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, BIMONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICES, $95.00; PALISADES OIL, #2 CLEAR DIESEL FUEL/MOUNT & BALANCE TIRES, $3,325.13; SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXAM, $100.00; SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, CLASS WORKBOOKS, $4,437.60; SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ADMINISTRATION MEMBERSHIP, $1,222.00; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SPECIAL PAY PLAN, $5,205.00; SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., WINDOWS SOFTWARE, $2,994.54; SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, 2022-2023 RULE BOOK, $278.00; STEVE’S ELECTRTIC & PLUMBING, INC., AMP CONTACTOR, $169.31; STURDEVANT’S AUTO PARTS, FUEL/OIL FILTERS, $113.82; TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION IN EDUCATION, 2023-2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES, $1,650.00; WAGEWORKS, JUNE 2023 ACH FEES, $2,850.11; WASTE MANAGEMENT, JULY 2023 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $637.75; WILLIAM H. SADLIER, INC., CURRICULUM, $1,694.20; XCEL ENERGY, APRIL-MAY 2023 ELECTRICITY, $6,560.00;
TOTAL GENERAL FUND, $76,348.36
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS, JULY 2023 SERVICES/PRINTER SERVICES, $1,445.18; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, JUNE 2023 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $30,627.78; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, MEN’S BASKETBALL JERSEYS, $1,718.50; INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN GROUP, INC., PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, $11,375.28; RIDDELL ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CORP., FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT/EQUIPMENT REPAIRS, $10,930.76;
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $56,097.50
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, JUNE 2023 TUITION, $5,542.27; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, JUNE 2023 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $5,806.30; GOODCARE, LLC, JUNE 2023 OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY, $1,274.05; INTERPRECORPS, MAY 2023 INTERPRETER SERVICES, $3,175.20; PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, JUNE 2023 SERVICES/2022-2023 PAYABLES, $6,801.25;
BENNETT, MICHELE, LEGAL SERVICES, $200.00; BERESFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT #61-2, LARGE GROUP CONTEST ENTRY FEE, $150.00; CASH, STATE GOLF PRACTICE ROUNDS, $230.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- BUSINESS OFFICE SUPPLIES, $215.98; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- COUNSELOR SUPPLIES, $837.45; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, $241.12; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, COUNCIL ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS- WORKSHOP REGISTRATION, $90.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, FIRST BANK & TRUST- INTEREST, $0.61; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, KIBBLE EQUIPMENT- MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $15.96; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, LAKES BAR & GRILL- BIG EAST CONFERENCE MEETING, $49.50; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, MCDONALD’S- BUSINESS MANAGER CONFERENCE- MEAL, $3.76; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, OAK RIDGE NURSERY- MULCH, $105.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, TACO JOHN’S- BUSINESS MANAGER CONFERENCE- MEAL, $11.16; FIRST DAKOTA INDEMNITY CO., FISCAL YEAR 2024 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE, $8,858.00; HEUMILLER, JACOB, STATE GOLF HOTEL ROOMS- REIMBURSEMENT, $1,086.00; HOLMES MURPHY & ASSOCIATES, LLC, FISCAL YEAR 2024 CYBER INSURANCE POLICY, $2,410.00; PERFORMANCE PRESS, INC., DIPLOMAS/GRADUATION PROGRAMS/COLLAGE, $1,095.20; SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, PARTICIPANT FEE- SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT PLAN, $45.00;
TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $15,644.74;
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND IMPREST CHECKS
FIRST BANK & TRUST, CAPITAL OUTLAY CERTIFICATE- BOND REGISTRAR/PAYING AGENT, $350.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST, CAPITAL OUTLAY CERTIFICATE- INTEREST, $30,277.78;
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $30,627.78;
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND IMPREST CHECKS
FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS- TUITION, $5,806.30;
TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $5,806.30;
TOTAL IMPREST CHECKS: $52,078.82
Financial Report
The Business Manager presented a financial report of cash balances, expenditures, and receipts for the month of June 2023 as listed below:
Cash Balances as of June 30, 2023: General Fund: $624,140.04; Capital Outlay Fund: $2,431,495.10; Special Education Fund: $131,781.65; Capital Projects Fund: $1,306,348.37; Food Service Fund: $237,525.44; Driver’s Education Fund: $10,212.22; Preschool Fund: ($34,984.83); Custodial Fund: $65,255.94.
Expenditures: General Fund: ACH Fees, $273.40; Claims, $40,706.19; Payroll, $266,154.46; Capital Outlay Fund: Claims, $250,609.41; Special Education Fund: Claims, $49,906.31; Payroll, $37,567.37; Capital Projects Fund: Claims, $839,340.63; Food Service Fund: Claims, $31,470.69; Driver’s Education Fund: Claims, $250.00; Payroll, $5,877.69; Preschool Fund: Payroll, $6,243.87; Custodial Fund: ACH Fees, $3,282.84; Claims, $113,134.63.
Receipts: General Fund: Local Sources, $176,955.02; Intermediate Sources, $951.58; State Sources, $156,734.91; Capital Outlay Fund: Local Sources, $126,460.72; Special Education Fund: Local Sources, $73,869.26; State Sources, $3,894.00; Food Service Fund: Local Sources, $227.40; State Sources, $696.52; Federal Sources, $10,411.89; Driver’s Education Fund: Local Sources, $250.00; Custodial Fund: Local Sources, $105,475.79.
Old Business:
President Nordstrom, the rest of the Board, and administration thanked and acknowledged Flanagan for her nine years of service to the school board.
Action 23-125: Motion by Gloe, second by Flanagan, to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. Motion carried.
Business Manager Schweitzer administered the Oath of Office to Wyatt Compton and Andy Hulscher.
Superintendent Johnson ran the meeting until the Board chose officers.
Action 24-001: Nomination by Gloe, second by Hulscher, to nominate Shannon Nordstrom as Chairperson of the Board. Nomination carried.
Action 24-002: Motion by Compton, second by Gloe, that nominations cease for Chairperson of the Board. Motion carried.
Nordstrom will serve as Board Chairperson until the July 2024 board meeting. As Board Chairperson, Nordstrom presided over the remainder of the meeting.
Action 24-003: Nomination by Gloe, second by Compton, to nominate Andy Hulscher as Vice Chairperson of the Board. Nomination carried.
Action 24-004: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Gloe, that nominations cease for Vice Chairperson of the Board. Motion carried.
Hulscher will serve as Board Vice Chairperson until the July 2024 board meeting.
Action 24-005: Motion by Gloe, second by Compton, to authorize payment of claims for the 2024 fiscal year. Motion carried.
New Business:
Action 24-006: Motion by Gloe, second by Compton, to designate Business Manager Schweitzer as custodian of all bank accounts, to designate Business Manager Schweitzer as Treasurer of School Food Services and Custodial accounts, to authorize Superintendent Johnson as the purchasing agent, to designate First Bank & Trust as official depository, to designate Vice Chairperson Hulscher, in addition to Chairperson Nordstrom, to countersign checks drawn by the Business Manager, to authorize Superintendent Johnson as federal representative for all program applications and to authorize Business Manager Schweitzer as federal representative for fiscal responsibility and approval of federal funding, to designate Superintendent Johnson as the Truancy Officer, to designate Board Chairperson Nordstrom as hearing official for the School Breakfast & Lunch Programs, to join the ASBSD Emergency School Bus Mutual Assistance Pact, to approve membership to ASBSD & SDUSA, to set the School Board Election as the second Tuesday in April, in conjunction with the City of Garretson’s election, April 9, 2024, to designate Samuel D. Kerr, of Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. as the School Attorney, to designate the Garretson Gazette as the official newspaper, and to authorize the agreement to continue membership with the Prairie Lakes Coop. Motion carried.
Action 24-007: Motion by Compton, second by Hulscher, to set the official meeting date and time of the Board meetings as the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Action 24-008: Motion by Hulscher, second by Compton, to adopt a resolution to allow the Business Manager the authority to pay Aflac, Alliance Communications (internet), Chesterman Co., City of Garretson (gas/sewer/water), Delta Dental, First Bank & Trust Credit Cards, First Dakota Indemnity Co., Horace Mann, Northern Plains Insurance Pool, Standard Life Insurance, Vision Service Plan, and Xcel Energy when due, prior to the approval of monthly bills, to adopt a resolution to establish an Imprest Fund and set the Fund at $30,000, to adopt a resolution to allow the Business Manager to invest school district funds, and to set a bond for the Business Manager & Assistant to the Business Manager at $100,000 each. Motion carried.
Action 24-009: Motion by Compton, second by Gloe, to set the School Board Member Salary at $60.00 per meeting. Motion carried.
Action 24-010: Motion by Gloe, second by Hulscher, to set Substitute pay at $140.00 per day and $145.00 per day beyond ten consecutive days. Motion carried.
Action 24-011: Motion by Compton, second by Hulscher, to participate in the National School Breakfast & Lunch Program and set the prices for adults at $4.95 per meal for lunch and $2.75 per meal for breakfast, for grades 6-8 at $3.45 per meal for lunch, for grades 9-12 at $3.50 per meal for lunch, for grades 6-12 at $2.25 per meal for breakfast, for grades K-5 at $3.40 per meal for lunch and $2.20 per meal for breakfast, for reduced at $0.40 per meal for lunch and $0.30 per meal for breakfast, and $0.50 per carton of milk.
A budget hearing was held at 6:18 p.m.
Action 24-012: Motion by Hulscher, second by Compton, to increase preschool tuition/fees from $190 to $200 per month. Motion carried.
Action 24-013: Motion by Compton, second by Hulscher, to set prices for admission to school events at $4 for students and $6 for adults. Motion carried.
Action 24-014: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Compton, to set activity ticket prices at $25 for students and $50 for adults. Motion carried.
There were no conflicts of interest.
Action 24-015: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Hulscher, to cast the Garretson School District ballot for Ryan Rollinger and Adam Shaw for the South Dakota High School Activities Association runoff election. Motion carried.
There were no information items presented.
There were no First Readings.
There were no Second Readings.
Administration provided the Board with four administrative reports:
a. SDCL - Superintendent Johnson brought a few updates to the Board’s attention as it relates to education, including truancy and juvenal justice oversight.
b. ASBSD/SASD Joint Conference - Superintendent Johnson made the Board aware that the ASBSD/SASD Joint Conference would be taking place August 3 & 4 in Sioux Falls. He also asked the Board what dates would work for a school board training. This is scheduled for August 29th at 6:00 p.m.
c. Superintendent’s Report - Superintendent Johnson gave the Board updates on the electric buses and complex project.
d. Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative - Board Member Gloe informed the Board that the Prairie Lakes meeting consisted of paying the bills and a discussion on payroll.
Action 24-016: Motion by Gloe, second by Hulscher, to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried.
Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2023.
Shannon Nordstrom,
Board President
Jacob Schweitzer,
Business Manager
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 23-2225
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Alaine Christine Silvera,
For a Change of Name to
Ryan Xavier Silvera
CIV: 23-2225
Notice of Hearing for Adult
Name Change
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Alaine Christine Silvera, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Alaine Christine Silvera to Ryan Xavier Silvera.
On the 26th day of Sept, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Sogn 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 9th Day of August, 2023 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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Garretson School District #49-4 2023-2024 Salaries/Wages:
Classified Staff - Erika Brown, $5,761; Cory Buchholz, $3,457; Heidi Costello, $19.30/hr., $2,765; Madonna Cutrer, $17.00/hr.; Tom Godbey, $53.55/route; Michael Gray, $19.61/hr.; Tad Heitkamp, $8,296; Betsy Howe, $25.29/hr.; Benjamin Jensen, $17.03/hr.; Lona Jensen, $16.07/hr.; Melissa Jensen, $48,195; Mike Jensen, $18.56/hr.; Gabe Johnson, $17.00/hr.; Sylvia Larson, $21.00/hr.; Janie Lundberg, $17.00/hr.; Lisa McKenney, $19.42/hr.; Reid Nelson, $53.55/route; Tim Nelson, $60,921; Marissa Nielsen, $18.21/hr.; Kathi Nolz, $20.39/hr.; Norinda Northrup, $23.37/hr.; Angie Nussbaum, $18.21/hr.; Tiffany Radford, $19.56/hr.; Kris Sands, $21.70/hr.; JoAnne Sargent, $21.59/hr.; Brady Schleuter, $5,070; Keith Swenson, $18.56/hr.; Dave Vander Grift, $21.00/hr.; Jerry Weiland, $5,300; Carissa White, $19.13/hr.; Stacy Williamson, $19.30/hr.; Gary Winterton, $53.55/route.
Administrative Staff (Includes Extra Duties) - Kayli Coburn, $37,485; Katie Hoekman, $80,325; Guy Johnson, $114,241; Chris McGregor, $80,325; Matt Schrank, $74,015; Jacob Schweitzer, $75,150; Kevin Steckler, $37,628.
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Summons for Jeremiah Ferguson
DIV:220492
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )
: SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA )
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Sierra Ferguson, Plaintiff
Jeremiah Ferguson, Defendant
DIV:220492
SUMMONS
(WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN)
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED
DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint (Without Minor Children) of the Plaintiff, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve the Plaintiff with a copy of your Answer or other proper response within thirty (30) days from the date of the service of the Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint sixty (60) days from the date of the service of this Summons and Complaint (Without Minor Children), not counting the day of service.
NOTICE
South Dakota law provides that upon the filing and service of the Summons and Complaint (Without Minor Children) on the Defendant, a Temporary Restraining Order shall be in effect against both parties until the final decree is entered, the Complaint (Without Minor Children) is dismissed or until further order of the court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders or modification or revocation of this Order.
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER
PER SDCL 25-4-33.1, BY ORDER OF COURT, YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE ARE:
(1) Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way dissipating or disposing of any marital assets, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the Court, except as may be necessary in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. You are to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the Temporary Restraining Order is in effect;
(2) Restrained from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party;
(3) Restrained from making any changes to any insurance coverage for the parties or any child of the parties without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court unless the change under the applicable insurance coverage increases the benefits, adds additional property, persons, or perils to be covered, or is required by the insurer.
IF EITHER SPOUSE VIOLATES ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, THAT SPOUSE MAY BE FOUND TO BE IN CONTEMPT OF COURT AND MAY BE ORDERED TO PAY COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ATTORNEY FEES OF THE OTHER SPOUSE.
Dated the 16th of October, 2022.
Sierra Ferguson
27435 472nd Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
605-595-7567
The instructions & forms for self-represented litigants can be found at Clerk of Court's office or at http://www.ujs.sd.gov
The Complaint in this matter was filed on October 19, 2022 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
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8-3-23-4tc
Notice to Bidders
Minnehaha County Highway Department requests formal proposals (bids) for a “New 2023-2024 Low Cab Forward Gasoline Powered Truck”.
This contract consists of furnishing specified materials for the term of the contract, generally including:
New 2023-2024 Low Cab Forward Gasoline Powered Truck
Online bids shall be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy by Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, not later than 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Bids shall be publicly opened and read at the Auditor’s Office at 10:30am.
For this project, bids will be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy. Sealed paper copies to be received by Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Bidding information can be downloaded at www.questcdn.com. Reference QuestCDN project number 8630836 for a non-refundable charge of $15.00. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid.
For sealed paper bids, specifications and proposal forms that must be used are also available at Minnehaha County Highway Department located at 2124 E 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Bids submitted on forms other than the proposal supplied by the Minnehaha County Highway Department will be irregular and will not be considered.
Minnehaha County reserves the right to reject any or all formal Proposals (Bids), waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of the county.
Published at the total approximate cost of $25.56 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com.
A confluence of events resulted in a rather unique parade last Friday when two separate enthusiast groups crossed paths in Garretson; the Garretson City Council voted to keep the Sheriff's budget item as is after a long debate; a Garretson foreign exchange student who went through the shelling of her hometown in Ukraine was helped by a prom date she met while here; and ready or not, here it is- the start of fall sports; plus more!
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A confluence of events resulted in a rather unique parade last Friday when two separate enthusiast groups crossed paths in Garretson; the Garretson City Council voted to keep the Sheriff's budget item as is after a long debate; a Garretson foreign exchange student who went through the shelling of her hometown in Ukraine was helped by a prom date she met while here; and ready or not, here it is- the start of fall sports; plus more!
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Constance “Dellene” Dubbelde, age 86, of Garretson, SD, died Wednesday, August 10, 2023, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.
Friends and family are invited to a time of visitation Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, SD.
Private family inurnment will take place Wednesday, August 11th at the Stordahl Lutheran Cemetery near Dell Rapids.
Constance “Dellene” Nelson was born to Emory and Gudrun O’lea Gran Nelson on August 27, 1936 in the hospital at Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Dellene spent her youth on farms near Baltic, Dell Rapids, Garretson and Sherman, South Dakota. She attended elementary school in Sherman and high school in Garretson, South Dakota, graduating in 1954.
Dellene met Rodney Dubbelde in 1952 when he was home from the Korean war. They were married August 7, 1954, and moved to a farm near Chester, South Dakota. They had five children, Julie Ann, twins Kathleen Mary and Karen Marie, Jane Louise, and a son, Thomas Rodney.
In 1961 Rodney and Dellene moved their family to a farm near Sherman, South Dakota where they had milk cows, chickens, pigs and crops. Dellene had a large vegetable garden to freeze and can for her family. She also loved flower gardening and had many wonderfully scented antique roses. She always shared bouquets of flowers with her mother and friends.
When the Palisade Manor nursing home opened in Garretson, Dellene worked there for ten years. She enjoyed the company of the elderly who lived there. She had a good life on the farm after she retired from the nursing home.
Dellene had a love of dolls and restored many different kinds of dolls for friends and family. She took the antique dolls, made clothing for them and repainted faces and fixed their hair. She also made cloth dolls, rag dolls, handkerchief and pillowcase dolls.
Dellene is survived by her husband, Rodney; daughters Julie (Jim) Winterton; Kathy (Gary) Winterton; Karen (Paul) Koch; Jane Dubbelde; and son Thomas (Jeannie) Dubbelde, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Richard and Douglas Nelson.
This week, EROS Data Center celebrates its 50th Anniversary. The United States Geological Survey (USGS)-run center, which is situated just a few miles west of Garretson, has provided a source of pride, employment, and interest for the town since 1972.
"An original purpose of the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, 50 years ago when the facility was planted in the middle of farm fields, was to store and send out land remote sensing data to anyone in the world with an interest in using it," wrote Michelle Bouchard of EROS' communications and outreach department.
Since its inception, EROS has used satellite data to monitor weather and climate changes, forest fires, the impact of drought, and much more. It now holds one of the largest image archives in the world, consisting of 73 petabytes.
For reference, 1 petabyte is one million gigabytes (GB), or the equivalent to 250,000 movies.
The August 1973 dedication and opening of the permanent EROS facility. //courtesy USGS.
When the USGS first proposed having a fixed-orbit satellite in the late 1960's, it was determined the geological center of the United States would make for the best placement. Senate Minority Leader Karl Mundt and Representative Ben Reifel, both of South Dakota, lobbied and helped to secure funding for the center to be placed near Sioux Falls. The ingenuity of Sioux Falls business leaders ensured that it came to fruition.
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