The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, May 1st at 8:02 pm. The meeting was opened by Commander Jon Schmidt with a salute to the Colors, POW/MIA observance, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Preamble to the American Legion Constitution. Chaplain Lampe offered the prayer. 22 members were present.
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At the Garretson Academic Awards Banquet held on May 8, the Garretson Community Scholarship Foundation awarded a total of $34,000 to twenty-one GHS seniors, the largest awarded amount ever given since the foundation was established.
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The Garretson Commercial Club is gearing up for Jesse James Days to be held June 13-15, 2025. The three days of fun include live entertainment, two street dances, a car show, inflatables, vendor fair, and a parade along with many other things to do for all ages. This year's event is working to be bigger and better than ever! All events can be found at https://VisitGarretsonSD.com/jessejamesdays.
Wanted! Your Parade Entry
Now's the time to plan for your parade entry- over 60 entries are expected, and yours can be one of them. Whether you're a commercial business, a service group, class planner, family reunion planner, or if you have a unique or vintage vehicle or tractor, you're invited to join us in the parade. There's no cost for entry, and items can be distributed along the route! The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 with line up happening by Zion Lutheran on Essex and Center Avenue starting at 9:30 a.m. To pre-register, head to https://VisitGarretsonSD.com/jessejamesdays and click on the Parade Registration tab.
Are you a runner or a walker?
The Jesse James Road Race 1mi/5k/10k is looking for you! Dress up and have fun along the Road Race route, or take off and make your best time in the race. All ages are encouraged to participate. New this year! The Garretson Commercial Club will be awarding gift certificates to the top three participants in each category, and fun music and a group warm up will precede the race.
Volunteers needed!
The Garretson Commercial Club thrives off community participation, and volunteers are needed for toddler train walker/drivers, Jesse James Road Race registration helpers, and inflatables wrist band helpers. To volunteer, contact Megan Rollag at Garretson Insurance or Carrie Moritz at Garretson Gazette, or click on the "Volunteers Needed" tab at https://VisitGarretsonSD.com/jessejamesdays.
By Dave Baumeister
County Correspondent
SIOUX FALLS – At their Tuesday, May 20, meeting, Minnehaha County Commissioners moved ahead with plans for an increase to the wheel tax, although for what will be less than anticipated.
On a motion from Commissioner Jen Bleyenberg during the first reading of a proposed increase ordinance, she called for “Option B” to be discussed at the second reading at 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, in the regular commission meeting.
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by Gracie Fiegen, Blue Ink, and Staff Reports
Despite a cancellation last Friday taking out the Big East Conference meet, Garretson Track and Field has had a good year. Several events have made it into the top 25 for the State, which will be finalized by Saturday. Their final chance to compete is with the Last Chance Track Meet, held at Tri-Valley today (Thursday).
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The Garretson Blue Dragon Baseball team took a 3-14 loss to Lennox on their final game of the season last Wednesday, May 14, ending their season with a 5-10 win-loss record. While they were unable to score high enough to make the play-off brackets, this season was still a win in their eyes.
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Clayton Robert Adams, age 33, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Garretson, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. Interment will follow at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls. A time to greet the family will begin one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sleep in Heavenly Peace (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E345976&id=220). This agency provides new beds and bedding to children.
Clayton was born on New Years Day, 1992, in Sioux Falls, to James and Christine (Compton) Adams. He joined a busy home with three older sisters in Baltic before moving with his family to Garretson in 1994. He attended K-12 in Garretson and made lifelong friends and family. After graduating, he went on to Colorado for landscape architecture.
If you knew Clayton, you loved Clayton, he would get you to join him doing something outdoors. It started when he made sure he showed you his love for the outdoors. As soon as he could walk, he spent hours outside. At the age of two and a half, he could be found practicing casting into a 5-gallon bucket with precision, sitting under the hood of a truck with his dad, getting any tool that was called for. His toy box was filled with all the beautiful rocks he collected with a few Hot Wheels. As he grew into his early teens, he loved to help people and kids alike, by fixing chains on bikes, flat tires, and mowers and other small engines for neighbors.
So needless to say, his passions were about fishing, hunting, fast cars, good friends, pretty women and being in, on, or near water. He enjoyed spending time at Split Rock Creek, Lake Madison, the Fishing Hole or any other lakes and streams in the area with his line in the water or with his bow, spearing carp.
His search for rocks that meant something to him was something that he never quit searching for. I was a lucky recipient of some of his favorites, I hope you were a lucky recipient too. They were tokens of his love when he handed it to you.
Clayton was no stranger to showing his feelings, standing up for what he believed in and the ability to love with his whole heart.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Christine and Michael Madigan, Sioux Falls; sisters: Chrystal (Jason) with nieces Jillian and Everly Schulte, Parker, Kayla (Nick) with nieces Kate, Reese, and Indie Thepboury, Sioux Falls, and Hannah (Ben) with nieces and nephews Kyra, Roman, Vivian and Carson Weiss, Brandon; step-siblings: Adam (Erin) with nieces and nephews Dustin, Addison and Emmet Madigan, Box Elder and Maureen with niece Rayna Madigan, Sioux Falls; grandparents: John Stephen Compton Claremont, CA, and Sandra (Jay) Levy, Suwanee, GA; uncles: David with cousins Blake and Shae Compton; Steve (Meg) and with cousins Maya and Sean Compton; and Clint Compton, all of Claremont, CA. Clayton will also be remembered by special friends Chris Thompson, Aaron Myre, Shelby Winterton, Jodi Peters, Maddy Lesko and the Garretson class of 2010. Along with many other relatives and friends.
Clayton was preceded by death by his father, James Robert Adams; grandparents, Robert and Dorothy Adams; great grandparents Thomas and A. Jeanne Nickerson; James and Helen Towers; and John Virgil Compton.
Bart Pfankuch
South Dakota News Watch
MITCHELL, S.D. — Matthew Pearson found a successful career in the wind energy industry purely by chance.
After graduating from high school in Vermillion, Pearson knew he didn’t want to pursue a four-year degree and instead scrolled through the list of majors offered at Mitchell Tech, one of the state’s four technical colleges.
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SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting Garretson School District #49-4 6:00 p.m. May 12, 2025
Present: Board President Natasha Mendoza, Board Vice President Tana Clark, Board Member Wyatt Compton, Board Member Shannon Nordstrom, Board Member Justin VanDeBerg, Superintendent Guy Johnson & Business Manager Jacob Schweitzer. Others present: Elementary Principal Katie Hoekman, MS/HS Principal Chris McGregor, Nathan deWit, Jacki Liester, Garrick Moritz & Sherri Schoenfish.
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 Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed guests and visitors.
President Mendoza called for any additions or corrections to the Board agenda. President Mendoza & Superintendent Johnson each requested one addition. President Mendoza asked that a report be added to the report section on a climate and culture survey. Superintendent Johnson requested that an agenda item updating the fiscal year 2026 food service RFP (request for proposal) timeline be added to the end of New Business.
Action 25-101: Motion by Nordstrom, second by VanDeBerg, to approve the agenda as presented with the proposed additions. Motion carried.
There were no comments made during the Open Forum portion of the meeting.
Action 25-102: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Compton, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. Approval of April 14, 2025 regular board meeting minutes, approval of payments for April 2025 claims, approval of the financial statements for April 2025, approval of April 2025 payroll, approval of May 2, 2025 fuel quotes, 10% Ethanol from Palisades Oil - $2.329 and #2 Diesel from Palisades Oil - $2.519, approval of the following administration contracts (includes extra duties): Kayli Coburn, $67,721; Katie Hoekman, $83,906; Chris McGregor, $83,906; Matt Schrank, $78,033; Jacob Schweitzer, $78,043; Kevin Steckler, $35,627, and approval of the following certified contracts (includes extra duties): Tim Hughes (Head Football Coach), $6,086; Anna Nelson (Title I), $55,065; Faith Werkmeister (4th Grade), $53,072. Motion carried.
GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-4
CLAIMS PAID MAY 12, 2025
GENERAL FUND
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC., AG. CYLINDER RENTALS, $93.52; ALL AROUND WELDING, MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $360.00; ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, MAY 2025 INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, $804.00; ARROWWOOD RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S CONFERENCE HOTEL, $239.44; BALTIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-1, VARSITY TRACK MEET- 5/6/2025, $250.00; BRANDON ACE HARDWARE, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $22.30; BRANDON LUMBER CO., INC., GRID LINE MARKER, $26.70; BROWN, ERIKA, SPRING PLAY SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $136.75; CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #41-1, VARSITY TRACK MEET- 5/1/2025, $150.00; CARROLL INSTITUTE, APRIL & MAY 2025 CONTRACTS, $1,700.00; CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, K-1 FIELD TRIP- 4/11/2025, $1,138.50; CITY OF GARRETSON, GAS/SEWER/WATER. $3,020.66; DAKOTA AUTO PARTS, STARTER BUTTON, $10.33; DELL RAPIDS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-3, MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK MEET- 5/8/2025, $125.00; GARRETSON FOOD CENTER, CLASS SUPPLIES/COFFEE/ICE, $37.25; GARRETSON GAZETTE, BOARD MEETING MINUTES/ELECTION PUBLICATIONS, $402.41; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, APRIL 2025 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $3,287.94; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, BASKETBALL/CHEER/WRESTLING SHIRTS, $1,724.15; HEALTHEQUITY, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS/FEES, $473.28; HEARTLAND GLASS COMPANY, LLC, DOOR REPAIRS, $1,702.50; HILLYARD, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $1,309.58; HOLMES MURPHY & ASSOCIATES, LLC, BUSINESS MANAGER ASSISTANT BOND, $350.00; HORACE MANN, MARCH 2025 FSA FEES/APRIL 2025 PAYROLL ACH’S, $499.94; HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING CO., MAP GROWTH K-12, $6,420.00; J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC., CHOIR MUSIC, $4.60; MACZIEWSKI, KIM, SPRING PLAY SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $998.72; MADISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-2, REGION 3A ORAL INTERP. EXPENSES- 11/18/2024, $300.85; MCLEOD’S PRINTING & OFFICE SUPPLY, OFFICIAL BALLOT STAMP/POLL BOOK/ STAMP PAD, $52.04; MEDICAID, FISCAL YEAR 2025 QUARTER 1 ADMIN. FEE, $41.04; MENARDS, WOODEN DOLLY, $41.97; MILLWOOD, CHANTEL, PRESCHOOL SCREENING- NURSING DUTIES, $250.00; MOEHLENBRINK, REECE, NATIONAL HISTORY DAY NATIONAL CONTEST- REGISTRATION REIMBURSEMENT, $890.00; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, BIMONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICES, $100.00; PALISADES OIL, CO., BULK FUEL, $2,377.85; PALISADES PROPANE, CO., PROPANE, $888.39; PARKER SCHOOL DISTRICT #60-4, VARSITY GOLF MEET- 5/6/2025, $150.00; PERFORMANCE PRESS, INC., DIPLOMAS/JESSE JAMES TRACK MEET PROGRAMS, $1,122.75; POPPLERS MUSIC, INC., HIGH SCHOOL BAND MUSIC, $36.00; REDLINGER BROS. PLUMBING & HEATING CO., GLYCOL LEAK- MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $13,163.29; SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXAMS, $244.00; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC, LAMINATOR FILM, $413.64; SDAAE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, $65.00; SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5, CTE ACADEMY 1ST/2ND SEMESTER TUITION, $8,389.00; SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC., FISCAL YEAR 2026 SERVICES- ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE, $8,350.00; STEVE’S ELECTRIC & PLUMBING, INC., MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $934.99; STURDEVANT’S AUTO VALUE, DISC BRAKE PAD SET/TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, $102.86; WAGEWORKS, APRIL 2025 ACH FEES, $7,048.39; WASTE MANAGEMENT, MAY 2025 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $829.18; WINTERTON, GARY, FUEL- DODGE CARAVAN- REIMBURSEMENT, $20.07; XCEL ENERGY, FEBRUARY-MARCH 2025 ELECTRICITY, $6,403.87;
TOTAL GENERAL FUND, $77,902.75
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS, MAY 2025 SERVICES, $2,572.83; APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, APPLE EQUIPMENT- PAYMENT #4, $68,171.75; APPTEGY, INC., THRILLSHARE MEDIA SUBSCRIPTION, $5,000.00; SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5, CTE ACADEMY 1ST/2ND SEMESTER TUITION, $1,037.00;
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $76,781.58
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND
GOODCARE, LLC, MARCH & APRIL 2025 SERVICES, $11,575.80; ISI, LLC, APRIL-MAY 2025 INTERPRETER SERVICES, $8,264.50; LIFESCAPE, MARCH 2025 SERVICES/TUITION, $4,510.00; MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #17-2, ABBOTT HOUSE PLACEMENT, $1,881.81; PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, APRIL 2025 SERVICES, $3,155.02; SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5, APRIL 2025 TUITION, $1,792.20;
TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, $31,179.33
FOOD SERVICE FUND
LUNCHTIME SOLUTIONS, INC., APRIL 2025 FOOD SERVICES, $41,247.24; MAACK, SIERRA, LUNCH ACCOUNT- DOUBLE CHARGE REIMBURSEMENT, $17.55; RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR, COOKING EQUIPMENT REPAIR, $549.71;
TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND, $41,814.50
TOTAL CLAIMS: $227,678.16
IMPREST CHECKS
APRIL 2025
GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS
ALCESTER-HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #61-1, VARSITY TRACK MEET- 4/22/2025, $200.00; CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-1, JUNIOR HIGH GOLF MEET- 4/17/2025, $100.00; CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-1, TIMING SYSTEM FOR HOME TRACK MEET- 4/12/2025, $950.00; CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-1, VARSITY GOLF MEET- 4/25/2025, $100.00; CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-1, VARSITY TRACK MEET- 4/15/2025, $250.00; CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-1, VARSITY TRACK MEET- 4/26/2025, $250.00; DEUBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT #05-6, JUNIOR HIGH GOLF MEET- 4/25/2025, $50.00; FJELLESTAD, TIM, HOME TRACK MEET STARTER- 4/12/2025, $283.50; FLANDREAU SCHOOL DISTRICT #50-3, JUNIOR HIGH TRACK MEET- 4/10/2025, $100.00; KUSLER, KEITH, HOME TRACK MEET STARTER- 4/12/2025, $294.22; LUKENS, JEFF, HOME TRACK MEET REFEREE- 4/12/2025, $319.22; SDMEA, ELEMENTARY HONOR CHOIR REGISTRATION, $81.00; SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TRACK & FIELD, VARSITY TRACK MEET- 4/7/2025, $210.00; WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-7, JUNIOR HIGH TRACK MEET- 4/15/2025, $100.00;
TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $3,287.94
TOTAL IMPREST CHECKS: $3,287.94
Financial Report
The Business Manager presented a financial report on cash balances, expenditures, and receipts for the month of April 2025 as listed below:
Cash Balances as of April 30, 2025: General Fund: $109,790.44; Capital Outlay Fund: $1,709,926.37; Special Education Fund: $107,101.55; Food Service Fund: $266,675.02; Driver’s Education Fund: $21,758.52; Preschool Fund: ($21,643.15); Custodial Fund: $33,718.88.
Expenditures: General Fund: ACH Fees, $41.04; Claims, $53,857.36; Payroll, $318,751.28; Capital Outlay Fund: Claims, $5,805.42; Special Education Fund: Claims, $22,999.99; Payroll, $68,094.41; Food Service Fund: Claims, $50,568.42; Preschool Fund: Payroll, $9,704.42; Custodial Fund: ACH Fees, $8,021.61; Claims, $67,328.29.
Receipts: General Fund: Local Sources, $63,107.32; Intermediate Sources, $1,505.88; State Sources, $191,462.00; Federal Sources, $37,877.00; Capital Outlay Fund: Local Sources, $38,403.19; Special Education Fund: Local Sources, $24,834.73; State Sources, $29,894.00; Food Service Fund: Local Sources, $28,329.67; Federal Sources, $20,655.88; Driver’s Education Fund: Local Sources, $9,690.00; Preschool Fund: Local Sources, $17,229.05; Custodial Fund: Local Sources, $65,401.51.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
There were no conflicts of interest.
A discussion was held on cell phone/device free schools. The Board directed administration to research the issue and see what policies other South Dakota schools have implemented.
Action 25-103: Motion by Clark, second by Nordstrom, to approve the fiscal year 2024 Audit Report. Motion carried.
Superintendent Johnson & Business Manager Schweitzer presented the fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget.
Action 25-104: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Compton, to set the fiscal year 2026 budget hearing for Monday, July 14th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried.
Action 25-105: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Clark, to vote for the following South Dakota High School Activities Association Board positions: Billy Clanton from Harding County for Small Group Board of Education Representative, Ryan Rollinger from Harrisburg High School for East River At-Large Representative, Steve Moore from Sioux Falls Roosevelt for Division I Representative, and Chad Allison from Lennox for Division III Representative. Motion carried.
Action 25-106: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Clark, to vote yes on all South Dakota High School Activities Association 2025 Constitutional Amendments, which include Amendment I, Amendment II, Amendment III, Amendment IV, and Amendment V. Motion carried.
The following information item was presented to the Board: Policy JGD-JDE: Student Suspension/Expulsion.
The First Readings of the following were presented to the Board as a part of the policy adoption process: Policy JFCA: Student Dress Code and Policy JFCJ: Dangerous Items in the School.
The Second Readings of iPad Handbook, Elementary Handbook, and Middle School/High School (Secondary) Handbook were presented to the Board.
Action 25-107: Motion by Nordstrom, second by VanDeBerg, to adopt iPad Handbook, Elementary Handbook, and Middle School/High School (Secondary) Handbook. Motion carried.
Action 25-108: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Clark, to approve the updated timeline for the fiscal year 2026 food service RFP (request for proposal). Motion carried.
Administration provided the Board with five administrative reports:
a. Survey Report - President Mendoza and the rest of the Board discussed ideas for the administration of a climate & culture survey.
b. Superintendent’s Report - Superintendent Johnson provided the Board with a staff update, including the hiring of Faith Werkmeister (4th Grade/Junior High Girls’ Basketball & Volleyball Coach), Anna Nelson (Title I), and Tim Hughes (Head Football Coach). He added that custodian Mike Jensen would be retiring at the end of May. Next, Superintendent Johnson made the Board aware of the end of the year celebration plans with the staff, consisting of staff awards, a meal and golf out at the golf course on May 21.
c. Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative Report - No report.
d. Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director’s Report - Principal Hoekman made the Board aware of several events, including MAP/NWEA Testing, Teacher Appreciation Week, Kindergarten celebration, Preschool graduations, and K-2 & 3-5 field days.
e. Middle School/High School Principal’s Report - Principal McGregor congratulated Alysha Kientopf for being selected as the SDAAE Outstanding Agricultural Educator for the 2024-2025 school year. He also congratulated Cortney Rogich for being selected to attend the Governor’s Academic Excellence Banquet on April 29. Next, Principal McGregor made the Board aware of the graduation schedule, concluding with the ceremony on May 17 at 1:00 p.m. Lastly, he informed the Board of the semester test schedule, and that student registration was mostly complete for next school year.
Action 25-109: Motion by Clark, second by Compton, to go into executive session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, subsection 2: A Student Matter. Motion carried. The Board entered executive session at 7:07 p.m.
President Mendoza declared the Board out of executive session at 7:45 p.m.
Action 25-110: Motion by Nordstrom, second by VanDeBerg, to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried.
Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2025.
Natasha Mendoza, Board President
Jacob Schweitzer, Business Manager
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Garretson will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, regarding a variance applied for by property owner of LOT 2 TO SPLITROCK ADDN TO CITY OF GARRETSON. Variance to request building to be set on property line to the west and south. The public is invited to attend and comment.
This public hearing will be held at the following time, date, and location:
6:30 P.M.
June 2nd, 2025
American Legion
504 N. Main Ave.
Garretson, SD 57030
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Garretson Finance Officer at (605) 594-6721. Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay South Dakota at (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notification 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this hearing.
Paetyn Dreckman
City of Garretson Finance Officer
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For the 2025-2026 school year, the Garretson School District is seeking to enter into a contract for the operation of a food service program between our District, the School Food Authority (SFA) and a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to manage school food service operations for the purpose of providing nutritious meals to carry out the provisions of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs.
Effective dates of the contract are from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, but no sooner than the date the contract is signed by both parties, and may be renewed annually for up to four additional extensions from the initial year, upon written agreement by both parties on or prior to the expiration date of the current contract. Contract does not exceed one year.
FSMC’s should contact Jacob Schweitzer, Business Manager, with their intent to submit a proposal by writing to Garretson School District #49-4, PO Box C, Garretson, SD 57030 or by e-mail at . Written questions regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) or requests for additional information must be submitted to Jacob Schweitzer, Business Manager, no later than May 30, 2025. Responses shall be retained and shall be provided to all other prospective bidders.
Interested FSMC bidders may meet to review the specifications, to clarify any questions, to tour the facilities, and to examine current food service equipment and program operation, with school officials on Tuesday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m. central time at the Garretson School District, 505 2nd Street, Garretson, SD 57030. Attendance is mandatory.
Sealed proposals will be received from FSMC’s at the Garretson School District Business Office, PO Box C, Garretson, SD 57030. Attention: Jacob Schweitzer, Business Manager, until 1:00 p.m. central time on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Proposals received after that time will be returned to the sender unopened.
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
CARLITA PENEAUX, PLAINTIFF
VS.
VICTOR EDUARDO GARCIA, DEFENDANT
06DIV25-11
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, BRYAN KIERS:
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff in the above entitled action, a copy of said Complaint was filed at the Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts, 425 N Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 on March 12th, 2025, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the Plaintiff and file with the Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts, within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and you will hereby take notice that in case of your failure to answer said Complaint, judgment by default may be rendered against you as requested in the said Complaint.
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) :SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
PRO. 25-
Notice is given that on May 1, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Lincoln County, South Dakota, the below named individual was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of
David W. Moyer, deceased.
Kaylee Kent 1116 N. Holly Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Creditors of the decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claimsmay be barred. Claims may be filed:
1. By Mailing them to the Personal Representative, with a copy being mailed to the undersigned's attorney at the address below; or
2. By Filing the claim at the Courthouse with the County Clerk of Courts and mailing a copy of the claim the Personal Representative.
Dated: May 1, 2025
Kavlee Kent. Personal Representative Estate of David W. Moyer
Lincoln County Clerk of Courts
104 N. Main Street
Canton, SD 57013
1-605-987-5891
HARRIS LAW &CO.
Lindsay M. Harris, JD
5019 S. Bur Oak PI., Sioux Falls, SD 57108
1-605-777-1772
Attorney for Personal Representative of David W. Moyer Estate
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Kaylin Nicole Gawthrop, For a Change of Name to Kaylina Nicolette Cottrill.
49CIV:25-2054
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Kaylin Nicole Gawthrop, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Kaylin Nicole Gawthrop to Kaylina Nicolette Cottrill.
On the 10th day of June, 2025, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Clapper, 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 re- quested.
Dated this 1st Day of May, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by, Cathy Arant Clerk of Court.
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Brooke Lynn Rognstad, For a Change of Name to Brooke Renee Lyncrest.
49CIV:25-20308
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Brooke Lynn Rognstad, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Brooke Lynn Rognstad to Brooke Renee Lyncrest.
On the 1st day of July, 2025, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Pekas, 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 re- quested.
Dated this 19th Day of May, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by, Karla Klab Clerk of Court.
Published four times at the approximate cost of $49.48 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com. 5-22-25-4tc
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