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Garretson High School to Host a Community Blood Drive

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Garretson High School to Host a Community Blood Drive

Garretson, SD- Community Blood Bank and Garretson High School FFA will host a community blood drive event on Wednesday, February 28 between 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with donor registration located inside the Ag Building. The public will have an opportunity to donate blood to help local patients in the hospital as we finish off the winter season. Donors can schedule an appointment by logging onto www.cbblifeblood.org, select “events” and choosing February 28 and “Garretson High School” or call 605-331-3222. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. A person can donate blood every 56 days. Those donating blood receive a $10 Subway gift card as a thank you.

“With a strong cold and flu season occurring, we have had difficulties maintaining a stable blood supply,” said Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “Those people experiencing cold or flu systems are unable to donate which removes several blood donors in our donor pool at each event we host. We encourage those that are feeling well and healthy to step up and support the community’s blood supply. The process only takes 30 minutes but the actions could provide a life-time of happiness. Among those who benefit from donated blood are trauma, burn victims, cancer patients, and persons undergoing surgery. We urge community members to consider donating blood at this blood drive on February 28, and assist in strengthening local supplies for the Garretson community.”

Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health the day of the donation.  Please bring an I.D.  It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluid prior to donating.  For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org or call Community Blood Bank at (605) 331-3222.  Community Blood Banks is a nonprofit, cooperative of Sanford Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital and the sole blood provider to all of the Sioux Falls areas. Community Blood Bank is not associated with any other blood bank organizations.    

GHS Boys Basketball gets a win against Parker, will face SFC…

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GHS Boys Basketball gets a win against Parker, will face SFC…

            The Garretson Boys' Basketball team played their hearts out in the final home game of the regular season, and took home the win after a come-from-behind play in the fourth quarter last week Tuesday, February 13.

            The boys team faced off with Parker and Sioux Valley in two double headers last week, and ended their regular season in a game with Dell Rapids on Monday, February 19. Though they were victorious against Parker, they were unable to overcome Sioux Valley and Dell Rapids as the two teams denied the Dragons another win.

male basketball player in white going for a layup
Ramsey Schweitzer on the layup. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            When taking on Parker, the home team took their opponents by surprise as they came from behind. The Pheasants had the lead through the first quarter as Garretson fought to sink its shots, but the team played some solid defense and kept the Pheasants from charging ahead. The teams went into the second quarter 3-10, where the Dragons had a better time finding the net. They gathered 15 points to go into the half 18-25.

            The third quarter saw both teams work hard to pick up steam, as Garretson ratcheted twenty points to Parker's seventeen. Now 38-42, the home team was determined to take home the win, and mere minutes into the fourth quarter, Garretson's Blaine Trower tied up the game 42-42 despite being tripped on the layup. The Dragons pulled ahead when senior Tyler Edmundson successfully found the net, and Ian Buettner and Ramsey Schweitzer cinched the lead with two three-pointers.

            Not to be out-done, Parker worked hard to sneak past the Dragons' defense, and managed to tie the game back up 52-52 with 1:45 left in the game. The Dragons didn't let that stand, and answered back with three more points right after, and a few fouls with successful free throws brought their score to 61-52 and only seconds left in the quarter. Seniors Trower and Schweitzer were the recipients of three of those end-of-game fouls, and converted all eight of their free throws. They ended the game 63-58.

male basketball player in white starting a layup while player in blue reaches to defend
Brecken Weir on the shot. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            The team had a harder time against the Cossacks in their game on Thursday, as the team traveled to Volga. Despite playing a solid game, the Dragons just couldn't keep up with the Cossacks' offense, and they took the loss 45-97.

            As a team, Garretson had 25 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block, with a free throw percentage of 58%.

            On Monday, the Dragons finished their regular season in a match against Dell Rapids. It was a tough game, with the Dragons grabbing the lead early, but they were unable to maintain it. The Quarriers responded by going on a 14-point run, and didn't look back. They went into the half 16-42, and ended the game 33-69.

            Again, Garretson shone in their free throw conversions with 44%, and got 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, and 1 steal.

            The first game of the postseason will be held next Tuesday, February 27. As of press time, Garretson was seeded 8th with a win loss score of 4-16, and preliminary brackets pit them against #1 seed Sioux Falls Christian on their turf.

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The big game showcases big hearts in elementary

Carrie Moritz
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The big game showcases big hearts in elementary

A friendly competition between elementary classes led to a large food bank donation to help local people in need

Staff report from GHS Blue Ink

            There were touchdowns and field goals during the Super Bowl but the donations during the SOUPer Bowl were far greater. To tag along with the big game, Garretson Elementary hosted their own friendly competition in order to collect donations for the Garretson Food Pantry.

two young females in foreground grinning at camera with boxes of food, more students, and an adult in the background
//photo submitted by Katie Hoekman

            This year’s SOUPer Bowl raised more than 1600 items to stock the shelves and help out local community members and families in need.

            Although it was a friendly competition, there was one class that came out on top.

            Mrs. H-V defended her SOUPer Bowl title and trophy as her third grade class this year brought in 306 pieces.

            Mrs. Danforth’s fifth graders donated 276 pieces and Mrs. Stoterau’s fourth graders finished in third place with 196 pieces.

young male with arms full carrying boxes of food
//photo submitted by Katie Hoekman

            The SOUPer Bowl had been held years prior but after a brief hiatus, it was time to bring it back. Mrs. H-V got the kids excited for this community pride project by explaining that all the donations will stay local. To further amp up the excitement, she played into the competitive spirit of the third graders.

            Then she said, “When I moved to third grade, we ‘inherited’ the Soup Trophy from Ms. Williamson and I thought we should try to work hard to keep the trophy in third grade. We are a very competitive bunch, so they were highly motivated.”

            Donations from the elementary students and their families ranged from canned goods to cereal to granola bars to cookies. As part of the “reward” for winning, Mrs. H-V’s class helped move all the donations to the food bank earlier this week. That experience was special for the students.

            Third graders Hudson Hoiten and Coyer Buchholz said their favorite part was helping people. Lincoln Collins liked that too but found another bright spot during that delivery time.

            “We got to go outside and have an extra recess,” he said.

            The kids had to flex their muscles.

            “There were huge boxes and some of them were really heavy,” explained Buchholz.

            But their physical muscles weren’t the only things being challenged, as Mrs. H-V noted the mental muscles getting stronger too.

students lined up in front of van packed with boxes of food
//photo submitted by Katie Hoekman

            “The ‘teacher’ side of me LOVED how many different math strategies the kids used to not only figure out how many items we had, but also how to organize the items and how many items we would need from each student to bring to win,” she said.

            The impact of this donation was greatly appreciated and for those students who were able to deliver the items, they saw how much it was needed.

            “My favorite, favorite part was not only the joy on their faces when they found out they won, but the pure joy they had at delivering the items and seeing the impact that all the food was going to have,” stated Mrs. H-V. She furthered, “When we delivered the food, there were several comments about how empty the shelves were and how much their donations were really going to help.”

            There is so much good that comes from doing good for others and that idea of sharing and celebrating together came to a head as Mrs. H-V’s class, already known to be very competitive, earned a popcorn party. However, they asked to share their party with the other third grade class because the students said, “Even though we are in separate rooms, we’re still one big third grade team.”

Middle School Science Fair Students showcase and present research

Carrie Moritz
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Middle School Science Fair Students showcase and present research

by Jordan DeWitte, GHS Blue Ink

             On Monday, February 5, Garretson Middle School held their very own science fair. Eighth grader Wyatt Potter came out on top with his “Hot Steel” project and received Grand Champion. Right behind Potter, seventh graders Harper Hanisch and Brenna Smith received reserved champion with their “Rethink Your Drink” project. Connor Smith, eighth grade, also received honorable mention with his project: “Too Cold For You!”

middle school boy standing with poster that says Hot Steel
Grand Champion Wyatt Potter. //Kelsey Buchholz

            In addition to the three middle school champions who will be bringing their projects to the regional science fair, the top 12 science fair projects also earned trips to the regional competition in March:

● Casen Smith and Cooper Smith

● Chase Costello and Colton Buchholz

● Ashtyn Nelson, Delilah Johnson, & Blair Ellefson

● Brooklyn Schwebach and Vanessa Chapin

● Emma Hanson

● Hadley Westover, Tasia Westover, & Abigail Fetter

● Gavin Coburn and Zachary Hermanson

● Rylee Farrell

● Cecelia Fiegen and Briann Jacobson

● Chloe Bryan, Brielle Weir, & Macy Chapin

● Harper Andera, Annalise Hoeck & Sahara Millwood

● Aubrey Sikkink

            Along with amazing middle school presentations, there was one high school student who willingly created a project. Eliza Potter presented “Monstrous Relationships,” and received high school grand champion.

            These students will compete at the Regional Science Fair held at SDSU on Tuesday, March 26.

middle school boy standing with poster that says Too Cold for You
Honorable Mention Connor Smith. //Kelsey Buchholz
//Kelsey Buchholz

Senate panel moves to limit local authority in pipeline regulation

Carrie Moritz
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Senate panel moves to limit local authority in pipeline regulation

Supporters say ‘compromise’ protects counties, doesn’t scuttle development

By: John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight

Update 2/22/24: On Wednesday, 2/21/24, the bill advanced out of the Senate on a vote of 23 to 11. It will now head to the House.

A bill limiting the right of counties to regulate pipeline setbacks advanced out of a state Senate committee on Thursday morning (2/15/24).

Senate Bill 201 would bar counties from enacting local zoning rules strict enough to regulate gas or liquid pipelines out of existence, but would also allow counties to levy a per-foot surcharge on pipeline companies and codify certain landowner protections for things like disrupted drain tile.

The bill passed the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee on a 7-2 vote, taken before a packed house of supporters and opponents, the latter of whom applauded loudly enough after one round of testimony to cause the chair to call for order. 

The crowd and its occasional emotion were animated by one of the most controversial topics to whisk through the Capitol halls both this year and last. In 2023, there were two carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the works for South Dakota, both of which would transport carbon produced by ethanol plants to sites in other states for underground sequestration. Doing so would open the door to billions in federal tax credits for the pipeline companies and their partners.

Since last year’s session, one of those companies – Navigator CO2 Ventures – has tapped out. The Public Utilities Commission denied its permit last fall, and the announcement of the project’s shuttering came shortly thereafter. 

In the process of making its decision on the pipeline, the commission said it would not overrule restrictive county zoning ordinances that the pipeline companies have argued amount to a ban of their business. 

The remaining pipeline company seeking a route through South Dakota, Summit Carbon Solutions, had representatives and supporters on hand for Thursday’s hearing.

The pipeline debates taking place this year in Pierre have also included more discussion of and comments from another economic development project linked to carbon sequestration: a sustainable aviation fuel plant proposed for Lake Preston by a company called Gevo.

Gevo would use corn to create its fuel, and the company has said the project is worth at least $1 billion. 

Sen. Casey Crabtree, R-Madison, is the bill’s prime sponsor. He said his proposal strikes a balance between South Dakota’s respect for property rights and its need for economic development.

“The best kind of compromise: One that does not compromise our South Dakota values,” Crabtree said.

Backers: Ethanol’s future tied to carbon sequestration

Summit and Gevo representatives each testified that allowing local governments to set required distances between buildings and pipelines inappropriately usurps federal and state regulatory authority. They also argued that local ordinances enacted as they seek permits and negotiate right-of-way payments from landowners along proposed pipeline routes amount to “changing the rules of the game” in a way that unfairly upends project planning.

For Gevo in particular, the stakes were made clear on Thursday: Without a pipeline, the company will take its business elsewhere. 

“There are other states in the nation that have embraced carbon capture and sequestration, and we have identified other sites,” said Kent Hartwig, director of government affairs for Gevo.

Brett Koenecke, the South Dakota lawyer for Summit, told lawmakers that the “byzantine” regulations created at the county level have created a “Balkanized” regulatory framework that essentially papers the pipeline project out of existence.

County commissioners are governing as activists, Koenecke said.

“You can look at the Facebook posts of the anti-project people and find the county commissioners posting actively in those areas,” he said. “And so I’m here to tell you there’s no pathway forward for this project that involves discretion at the county level.”

Several agricultural and economic development lobbyists also testified in favor of the bill. Carbon sequestration, they said, as incentivized by the federal government in the interest of lessening the climate impact of heat-trapping carbon dioxide, is the way corn farmers will thrive in a country where vehicles are becoming more fuel efficient or going electric. Two out of every three rows of South Dakota corn is used to produce ethanol.

Higher-value sustainable aviation fuel and tax payouts for existing ethanol operations will keep corn alive, they said. If South Dakota makes it too difficult to take advantage of carbon credits, other states will be happy to fill the void and reap the benefits.

“We’re not only competing with other industries, but we’re competing with other ethanol plants,” said Matt McCauley of the South Dakota Ethanol Producers Association.

Opponents: Local control sacred, works for citizens

Amanda Radke, a pro-farm blogger and speaker, drew cheers for her testimony on SB 201, a measure she said would strip property owners of their rights through state government fiat. She argued that New York, California, Michigan and Illinois have rules similar to those proposed in SB 201, and asked the committee if they wanted South Dakota to join that club.

She isn’t an affected landowner, she said, but rather an advocate who stands with landowners opposed to the pipeline.

“To put the boot on the neck of these families is wildly inappropriate,” Radke said.

Brown County Commissioner and former lawmaker Drew Dennert was on hand to defend his county’s decision to pass a restrictive zoning ordinance. 

He spoke of a local who’d be unable to expand a ranch if Summit were to complete its project, as he wouldn’t be able to build within 1,000 feet of the area on his property under which the pipeline might run.

“As commissioners, we acted on behalf of our citizens and in the best interests of our county’s unique situation,” Dennert said. “Our ordinance makes sense for our community.”

Lawmakers push bill to full Senate

Sen. Crabtree countered during his rebuttal that the bill as amended creates a host of landowner and county protections, including causes of action for disrupted drain tile and the counties’ ability to charge pipeline companies annual fees. Drain tile is used under farm fields to remove excess moisture.

The law does not leave counties flat-footed or leave landowners with no recourse, he said.

“I would not have brought this legislation if I thought it did that,” Crabtree said.

Sen. Lee Schoenbeck, R-Watertown, moved to pass the bill onto the Senate floor, saying the state should not allow local activism to endanger agriculture’s viability.

“This is about trying to bring order to these projects that are really important to agriculture in South Dakota,” Schoenbeck said.

The bill’s emergency clause, which would allow it to take effect immediately with the governor’s signature rather than on the typical date of July 1, would address “the timeliness issue.” Without order and certainty, Gevo could walk away.

Crabtree stressed that the emergency clause signals the importance of carving out rules of the road in short order.

“Putting those in as quickly as possible is important for all sides,” Crabtree said.

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Auditor briefs county commissioners on past year’s work by her office

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Auditor briefs county commissioners on past year’s work by her office

By Dave Baumeister

County Correspondent

            SIOUX FALLS – At this week’s Minnehaha County Commission meeting, the agenda was filled with 2024 contract renewals, grant applications, and other routine business, but the annual briefing from county auditor Leah Anderson, brought the most interest.

County Auditor Leah Anderson. //Dave Baumeister

            While the report itself was mainly informative on how 2023 went, and what Anderson expected in 2024, some of the people making public comments at the end of Anderson’s presentation seemed to want to make it controversial.

            However, as is their practice, commissioners did not respond to any of the comments, putting an end to any possible controversy.

            In each agenda item, even briefings, anyone in the public is allowed three minutes to comment, but it is very rare for commissioners to ever respond to anything commenters say.

            During Anderson’s presentation, Commissioner Jean Bender did note that the auditor seemed to be simplifying the election process, but Anderson explained that she was just going over material from her training with Election Systems and Software in January, and not getting into the entire election process.

            While Anderson mainly addressed the elections aspect of the auditor’s office, Commissioner Gerald Beninga said he was hoping to hear more on financial aspects for which the auditor is responsible.

Anderson had gone into that information briefly in the first part of her report, but she said she could do more on that for commissioners at another time.

            Regarding elections, a big part of what she had to say dealt with changes in precincts and notification of voters.

            She explained that 43,770 Minnehaha County voters would be affected by recent precinct changes and her office was in the process of sending out postcards to those voters.

            In addition to the mailings, she showed a map of current precincts that had been put up on the county website.

Anderson also outlined work the office would be doing this year on various elections.

            In April, the county will be assisting the cities of Sioux Falls, Crooks and Dell Rapids with their local town and school board balloting.

            After that, the statewide primary election will be held on June 4, and the national general election will be Nov. 5.

            The next meeting of the county commission will be at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the third-floor commission meeting room in the Minnehaha County administration Building at 6th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls.

Letter to the Editor-Sports Awards

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Letter to the Editor-Sports Awards

            I guess it is easy to say the recent arrival of the Wrestling Wall of Fame has sparked some vigorous conversation in the community and certainly most of it has been good or positive. Some things though do need clarification. First, the wrestling board was meant to be in the wrestling room in the first place. That is what we asked permission for. Many or most wrestling schools across the state have such a board and it should have come much earlier even in Garretson. It did take over two and into a third year to nail down all the information, and even yet today we will not guarantee that there might not be one mistake or two.

big sign that has a list of names and says Garretson State Placers and Qualifiers Wall of Fame
//photo submitted by Oran Sorenson

            The real purpose of this board was to show our younger people what the sport could offer and a display of the many athletes in the past who have aspired to be the best they could be and to go on to state in the hopes of earning a medal. The 237 names on this board sure are testament to that. I guess the proof of the value of the board has already been met when last Thursday our senior 144 pounder pointed to the board and said “I am going to state! I am not going to be the only one in my family not to get my name on that board!”  Well, Carsten Rozeboom did just that. This one young man has already made the effort to put this project together well worth it and I owe him my gratitude.

            Second, while it is true that some schools have their wrestling boards in their main gym, we first need some real discussion about if that is the proper place. On our board is the name of even state qualifiers. Should every track runner who ever qualified for state too have their name in such a place? Some feel that every sport is unique, and just because we chose that for wrestling does not mean that the same should be done for other sports. Others feel that the main gym should only display banners of state championship teams. Other schools also have one banner for each sport, and on that banner is the year or team that placed in the top eight in our state championship competition across the years.

            Third, if team individual records should be on display, where should that be? My best recollection is that there are already football and track records on display in the walkway or “tunnel” as you enter the track and field complex. I was told that the display was done by one of our awesome graduates Erin Nolz for her senior project. If the main gym should be reserved only for team state awards, are there other places where individual records could be displayed?          

Finally, who should pay for such projects? It will take time, but Mr. Steckler wants to poll other schools and find what they do with such honors and some options that might be available to us that we may not be aware of. In the case of the wrestling board, we hope to cover every expense through donations and thank every single person who has already helped. We will soon be halfway there!

            In closing I do not worry about the slippery slope theory that doing one good has to lead to evil. I hope the slippery slope is instead just the beginning of an uphill climb to show our young people their efforts are recognized, and that this community wants to provide incentives for future generations to strive to step up and meet the challenge to be all they can be. And I want it to be especially known that such efforts should not be limited to just athletics. I hope that if it is not done already, that the same efforts be made in our music programs, our FFA program, and the list should go on. Amen, enough said from me. Mr. Steckler is a reasonable man and in due time there shall be opportunity down the road to convey your thoughts to him.             

-Oran Sorenson

Legislative Updates Week 6

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Legislative Updates Week 6

Senator Tom Pischke Week 6

Week 6 of the 2024 Legislative Sesson ended on February 15th.   All of our committees in both chambers have been busy working through the 478 bills that were introduced this year.  In South Dakota, every introduced bill gets a hearing in a committee.

 For some reason, legislators tend to get evaluated on how effective they are by how many bills they get passed.  While I do understand that passing legislation is an aspect of the job and part of the reason that the good people of District 25 voted for me to represent them in Pierre, it’s only part of the job.  In fact, I would argue that it’s equally important to vote correctly and help kill poor legislation.  Legislation that violates our United States Constitution or our South Dakota Constitution needs to defeated and never seen again.

 As a Conservative Republican, I think that Government closest to the people best serves the people of that area.  We don’t want the Federal Government telling the City Council of Dell Rapids, Garretson, or Flandreau on what ordinances they can or can’t enforce, just like we don’t want the State of South Dakota enacting laws that restrict counties or townships from passing laws that are best for the people in those counties or townships.  But unfortunately, that’s exactly what we have with SB 201 this year.  SB 201 preemptively voids any county or township safety standards or setbacks when it comes to the CO2 pipeline.  SB 201 says that the Federal Government knows what’s best for your county or your township and the safety of your neighbors when it comes to CO2 pipelines and how far they should be away from your house, or your friends, or your family.  Quite honestly, it’s Government overreach and it’s not how we do business here in South Dakota.  At the time of this writing, SB 201 has passed a Senate committee and will be debated on the Senate Floor on February 20th or 21st.

 As always, if you are interested in following along with any of our committees or chambers this session, there are two great ways to do that.  First, visit www.sdlegislature.gov as this is the Legislature's home page where you can find any information about session that you are looking for.  On the front page you will find a schedule of committees and when the House and Senate will be meeting and what's on the agenda for each meeting.  You can also find listings of all the bills that we will be working on this session.  Additionally, if you want to listen into a committee or chamber you can click on the South Dakota Public Broadcasting icon next to that scheduled meeting to listen live.  The Second way to listen and watch is to visit www.SD.Net where you can find all the live audio from the committees and the live audio and video streams from the House and Senate Chambers.

 Finally, if you have any questions about how to find information about a bill or committee, or any questions at all about session please contact me.  I can be reached most anytime by phone at 605-999-2948 and by email at .  If you do call and I’m unable to answer, try sending me a text and I will call you back later.  Additionally, if you email, please include that you are from District 25 and what town you're from.  We get 100s of emails a day and I cannot reply to them all, but if I know that you are from our district, I will get back to you!  Lastly, if you are planning a trip up to the Capitol for a visit during session, please let me know so that we can find a time to meet up while you are here!  Have a great week and God Bless!

 -Senator Tom Pischke

SD Senate – District 25

Senate Education Committee

Senate Local Government Committee

Senate Tribal-Relations Committee

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Week 6 2024 South Dakota Legislature Report from Rep. Randy Gross

This week will be busy as February 21st is the last day for non-budget bills to be passed in their house of origin (Senate or House of Representatives) before moving on to the other house for consideration.  Bills not passed in their house of origin, by that date, will no longer be considered. The push is on!

Education, education funding and teacher pay are topics addressed at every session.  In 2016 a Blue-Ribbon Task Force recommended a state sales tax increase with much of those additional tax dollars going to schools for increased teacher pay.  Since that time state aid to education has gone up about 30%.  Average teacher pay has increased much less.  Cost per K-12 student has gone from $8,369 in 2016 to $10,527 in 2022 (last available data).  While South Dakota is 39th in expenditures per student we are once again very near the bottom in teacher pay at 49th in the nation.  It is important to remember that the state funds education.  Local school boards and administrators determine teacher pay.

Legislators are very aware of the disconnect between increased school funding and teacher pay that has occurred.  When we see state aid increased, we want to make sure that it’s finding its way into teachers’ pockets.

Legislation has been introduced that will establish a statewide minimum teacher salary concept for South Dakota, where each district must pay a $45,000 base salary and then increase the base salary each year based on legislative increases to educational state aid.  Most districts are at or above the proposed minimum requirement, but 37 school districts are behind.  Based on a 4% potential legislative increase this session, the minimum becomes $46,800.  That can create challenges in some school districts, but it’s a message from the state that we expect them to prioritize teacher salaries.

The legislation also requires school districts to reach an average teacher compensation goal each year specific to each district.  Compensation includes benefits such as insurance, and retirement plans.  The inclusion of both average salary and average compensation gives districts the flexibility to prioritize between salaries and other benefits for teachers.

School districts have until 2027 to meet new requirements.  Under the proposed legislation, here’s how area school districts would fare.  Garretson ($2,924 over requirement), Dell Rapids ($2,102 over requirement), Flandreau ($968 over requirement), Colman-Egan ($280 under requirement), and West Central ($6,220 over requirement).  The bill sets financial consequences for school districts that don’t reach their district-specific average compensation or the minimum teacher salary, with the department of Education decreasing state funding to the district by $500 for each teacher employed by the district.  There is also a waiver process that may be requested by schools, for valid reasons, when expectations are not met.

Teacher salaries/compensation is an important topic.  This is an issue I will monitor closely as we near conclusion of the legislative session. 

It continues to be an honor to represent the 25th District. Information on the content and status of bills is available on the state web site https://sdlegislature.gov.       I can be contacted at .

-25th District Representative Randy Gross

Public Notices published February 22, 2024

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Public Notices published February 22, 2024

Minutes of the Garretson School Board for Feb. 12, 2024

School Board Minutes Regular Meeting    Garretson School District #49-4    6:00 p.m.     February 12, 2024

            Present: Board President Shannon Nordstrom, Board Vice President Andy Hulscher, Board Member Tana Clark (arrived at 7:04 p.m.), 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, Jacki Liester, Kim Macziewski, Carrie Moritz, Garrick Moritz, and Sherri Schoenfish.

            At 6:01 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. Superintendent Johnson requested one addition. He asked that the contract for Angela Griebel for Driver’s Education be added to the personnel actions section of the consent agenda.

            Action 24-071: Motion by Compton, second by Hulscher, to approve the agenda as presented with the requested addition. Motion carried.

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

            Action 24-072: Motion by Gloe, second by Compton, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. Approval of January 8, 2024 regular board meeting minutes, approval of payments for January 2024 claims, approval of the financial statements for January 2024, approval of January 2024 payroll, approval of February 1st, 2024 fuel quotes, 10% Ethanol from Palisades Oil - $2.409 and #2 Diesel from Palisades Oil - $2.708, and approval of the contract for Angela Griebel for Driver’s Education ($1,300 for the classroom portion and $150 for each student for the driving portion). Motion carried.

GARRETSON SCHOOL

DISTRICT #49-4

CLAIMS PAID FEBRUARY 12, 2024

GENERAL FUND

2024 PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE, SDASSP REGISTRATION, $200.00; A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC., AG. CYLINDER RENTALS, $180.35; ALL AROUND WELDING, MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $1,850.00; ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, FEBRUARY 2024 INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, $770.00; ANNIE’S COFFEEHOUSE, WRESTLING TOURNAMENT- COACHES LUNCHES, $623.10; AREA II ASBO, AREA II ASBO DUES, $100.00; ARROWHEAD RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER, LEADERSHIP TRAINING- HOTEL, $304.24; BRANDON ACE HARDWARE, ICE MELT/PLIERS/NAILS/SNOW SHOVEL, $678.43; CARROLL INSTITUTE, JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2024 CONTRACTS, $4,736.00; CLIMATE SYSTEMS, INC., SERVICE CONTRACT/UNIT HEATER & VENT MAINTENANCE, $5,540.25; DOCUSIGN INC., ESIGNATURE STANDARD EDITION/SILVER PACK, $652.33; FIRST BANK & TRUST, 2024 ACH FEES, $200.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- BUSINESS OFFICE SUPPLIES, $153.20; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- CREDIT- INDEX CARDSTOCK, ($64.20); FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- INDEX CARDSTOCK, $62.25; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- MICROPHONE/AUDIO SYSTEM, $226.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- PERMANENT MARKERS, $19.95; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, FIRST BANK & TRUST- INTEREST, $33.83; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, FLYBOY DONUTS, IN-SERVICE BREAKFAST, $133.35; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, HOTELS.COM- HOTEL, $1,071.12; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, J.W. PEPPER- CHOIR MUSIC, $76.78; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, SHOWBOARD- DISPLAY BOARD, $126.75; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, WORDPRESS- SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL, $20.18; GARRETSON FOOD CENTER, AG. CLASS LAB SUPPLIES/BATTERIES, $129.32; GARRETSON GAZETTE, ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS/BOARD MINUTES PUBLICATION, $353.17; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, JANUARY 2024 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $15,496.45; GEOTEK ENGINEERING & TESTING SERVICES, INC., MOLD CLEARANCE TESTING- AG. BUILDING, $575.50; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, WRESTLING MEDALS/WRESTLING WALL CHART, $217.50; HEALTHEQUITY, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS/FEES, $198.00; HILLYARD, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $1,237.30; HOBART, DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $1,305.22; HORACE MANN, DECEMBER 2023 ADMIN. FEES/JANUARY 2024 PAYROLL ACH’S/FEES, $526.63; J CASAS & ASSOCIATES, JOY KELLY- FULL DAY WORKSHOP 1/15/2024, $10,500.00; J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC., SPRING CHOIR MUSIC, $139.44; LYNN, JACKSON, SHULTZ & LEBRUN, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, $4,067.26; MACZIEWSKI, KIM, ONE-ACT PLAY/DRAMA SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $639.95; MADISON HIGH SCHOOL, REGION 3A ORAL INTERP. EXPENSES, $217.80; MEDICAID, FISCAL YEAR 2023 QUARTER 4 ADMIN. FEE, $163.98; MINNEHAHA COUNTY TREASURER, STREET MAINTENANCE FEES, $413.50; PALISADES OIL, CO, BULK DIESEL FUEL/TIRE PATCH, $2,068.87; PALISADES PROPANE, CO., BULK PROPANE, $1,603.61; POPPLERS MUSIC, INC., BAND MUSIC, $514.99; SCHOLASTIC INC., MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS SUPPLIES, $276.71; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC, LAMINATOR FILM, $404.69; SHARE CORPORATION, POWER DRIVE NUT SETTER SET, $134.44; SIOUX FALLS AUTO GLASS, ROCK CHIP REPAIR, $49.95; SOLID ROCK DRYWALL, LLC, WATER DAMAGE- SHOP/SHOP BATHROOMS, $1,887.76; STEVE’S ELECTRIC & PLUMBING, INC., MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS- BATHROOMS/LOCKER ROOMS, $4,637.44; STURDEVANT’S AUTO PARTS, HEADLIGHTS/OTHER SUPPLIES, $70.43; VANDERSNICK EXCAVATING, LLC, JANUARY 2024 SNOW REMOVAL, $3,165.00; WAGEWORKS, JANUARY 2024 ACH FEES, $1,811.78; WAGNER SCHOOL DISTRICT #11-4, WRESTLING TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE- 1/27/2024, $150.00; WASTE MANAGEMENT, FEBRUARY 2024 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $637.75; XCEL ENERGY, NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2023 ELECTRICITY, $6,971.73;

TOTAL GENERAL FUND, $78,440.34

CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND

ACCESS SYSTEMS, JANUARY 2024 SERVICES/EQUIPMENT LEASE, $1,516.88; CLIMATE SYSTEMS, INC., BOILER, $81,632.80; HILLYARD, THREE VACUUMS, $1,681.89;

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $84,831.57

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

A TO Z WORLD LANGUAGES, INC., INTERPRETER SERVICES, $100.00; DOCUSIGN INC., ESIGNATURE STANDARD EDITION/SILVER PACK, $652.34; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, SOUTH DAKOTA CASE- GENERAL ADMISSION REGISTRATION, $55.20; GOODCARE, LLC, DECEMBER 2023 & JANUARY 2024 SERVICES, $9,277.74; ISI, LLC, JANUARY 2024 INTERPRETER SERVICES, $9,077.50; LIFESCAPE, DECEMBER 2023 SERVICES/TUITION, $6,231.00; PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, JANUARY 2024 SERVICES, $2,818.05;

TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, $28,211.83

FOOD SERVICE FUND

FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS- PAIL/SPOODLE, $48.17; LUNCHTIME SOLUTIONS, INC., DECEMBER 2023 FOOD SERVICES, $29,026.41;

TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND, $29,074.58

CUSTODIAL FUND

FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, COSTCO- COFFEE FOR TATU, $13.80; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, COSTCO- SUPPLIES FOR TATU, $170.11; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, SAM’S CLUB- ART SUPPLIES FOR TATU, $32.99; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, WALMART- CASH BOXES FOR CONCESSIONS, $186.27;

TOTAL CUSTODIAL FUND, $403.17

TOTAL CLAIMS: $220,961.49

IMPREST CHECKS

JANUARY 2024

            GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS

BERANEK, DAVE, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/20/24, $119.72; BIG EAST CONFERENCE, 2024 BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT EXPENSES, $423.52; BIG EAST CONFERENCE, 2024 GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT REVENUE, $582.50; BOHRER, MONTY, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/22/24, $119.00; BOONE, COLIN, JESSE JAMES WRESTLING TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL- 1/6/24, $336.52; CITY OF GARRETSON, GAS/SEWER/WATER, $7,913.07; DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, BACKGROUND CHECKS, $86.50; EGGERS, TOM, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/20/24, $120.44; EKER, MEGAN, JESSE JAMES WRESTLING TOURNAMENT ATHLETIC TRAINER- 1/6/24, $100.00; FORTIN, ROD, JESSE JAMES WRESTLING TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL- 1/6/24, $344.68; HAAS, KALEB, JESSE JAMES WRESTLING TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL- 1/6/24, $363.04; HANSEN, AL, BIG EAST CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $178.56; HANSEN, AL, BIG EAST CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $160.08; HANSEN, AL, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/20/24, $138.56; HIRSCH, ROBERT, JESSE JAMES WRESTLING TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL- 1/6/24, $341.62; HOEKMAN, KATIE, LEADERSHIP TRAINING- EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS, $56.72; JASTRAM, TERRY, BIG EAST CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $160.08; KOERNER, HERBIE, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/22/24, $119.72; LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, GIRLS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE- 12/27/23, $150.00; ORTMAN, PAUL, BIG EAST CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $179.58; ORTMAN, PAUL, BIG EAST CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $359.16; REISDORFER, JASON, BIG EAST CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $160.44; SEVILLE, PAUL, BIG EAST CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $160.44; SLYKHUIS, CLARK, WRESTLING QUAD OFFICIAL- 1/23/24, $234.68; SLYKHUIS, MADDIX, WRESTLING QUAD OFFICIAL- 1/23/24, $285.68; SOUTH DAKOTA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, $225.00; SWATEK, JAY, JESSE JAMES WRESTLING TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR- 1/6/24, $325.00; VANDEBERG, AARON, BIG EAST CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $160.44; VANDEBERG, AARON, BIG EAST CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $160.44; VOSSEKUIL, CHAD, BIG EAST CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $169.38; VOSSEKUIL, CHAD, BIG EAST CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL, $169.38; WALSH, STEVE, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/22/24, $134.48; WASTE MANAGEMENT, JANUARY 2024 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $822.75; WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-7, REGION 2A ONE-ACT PLAY FEES, $135.27;

TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $15,496.45;

TOTAL IMPREST CHECKS: $15,496.45

Financial Report

            The Business Manager presented a financial report of cash balances, expenditures, and receipts for the month of January 2024 as listed below:

            Cash Balances as of January 31, 2024: General Fund: $470,908.48; Capital Outlay Fund: $1,417,144.01; Special Education Fund: $43,898.07; Food Service Fund: $325,726.79; Driver’s Education Fund: $10,212.22; Preschool Fund: ($17,772.40); Custodial Fund: $113,327.04.

            Expenditures: General Fund: ACH Fees, $276.38; Claims, $40,775.34; Payroll, $285,712.28; Capital Outlay Fund: Claims, $17,008.33; Special Education Fund: Claims, $50,534.71; Payroll, $48,129.25; Preschool Fund: Payroll, $8,394.85; Custodial Fund: ACH Fees, $2,424.01; Claims, $75,923.62.

Receipts: General Fund: Local Sources, $18,422.23; Intermediate Sources, $1,116.50; State Sources, $172,264.88; Capital Outlay Fund: Local Sources, $2,479.39; Special Education Fund: Local Sources, $2,117.06; State Sources, $7,274.00; Food Service Fund: Local Sources, $22,173.84; Preschool Fund: Local Sources, $4,600.00; Custodial Fund: Local Sources, $75,359.79.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

There were no conflicts of interest.

            Superintendent Johnson and Board President Nordstrom thanked the Board and showed their appreciation for the hard work they do in recognition of School Board Recognition Week.

            Action 24-073: Motion by Hulscher, second by Compton, to approve the Driver’s Education programming and cost. The prices for Driver’s Education will be $260 for Garretson School District students and $320 for out-of-district students. Motion carried.

            Action 24-074: Motion by Compton, second by Hulscher, to approve the 2024-2025 school year calendar as presented. Motion carried.

            Action 24-075: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Gloe, to select Shannon Nordstrom and Jodi Gloe as the representatives from the Board for negotiations with the Garretson Teachers Association and have Wyatt Compton be an observer. Motion carried.

            The following information items are on hold, pending committee recommendation: Elementary Handbook, Middle School/High School (Secondary) Handbook, and Policy GBCB: Staff Conduct.

            The following information items were presented to the Board: Policy KD: Public Participation at Board Meetings and Policy BDDH: Public Participation at Board Meetings.

            There were no First Readings.

            There were no Second Readings.

            Administration provided the Board with five administrative reports:

            a.         Title I Program Report - Title I Teacher Kim Macziewski presented the Board with a detailed report of student progress in the Title I program over the last several years.

            b.         Superintendent’s Report - Superintendent Johnson summarized current events at the State Legislature in Pierre that are relevant to the District, including bills involving vouchers, teacher’s salaries, and lunch eligibility. He then informed the Board that Brett Garland came and did a safety assessment at the school, giving Administration ideas for improvement, including a better video surveillance system. The District hopes to get funding from Homeland Security to pay for video surveillance equipment. Superintendent Johnson also made the Board aware that specs have been published for the visitor bleachers and scoreboard projects out at the complex, with a bid opening to take place Feb. 28 at 2:00 p.m. Lastly, he informed the Board of the plan for the upcoming staff in-service.

            c.         Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative Report - Board Member Hulscher reported to the Board that the most recent Prairie Lakes meeting consisted of reviewing revenues and paying the bills.

            d.         Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director’s Report - Principal Hoekman summarized recent happenings in the elementary school, including the area spelling bee, souper bowl for the food bank, and parent-teacher conferences. She also discussed leadership training she attended on Jan. 23 & 24 and the upcoming staff in-service. Lastly, she added that social studies curriculum will be a priority in the next year as the new standards need to be implemented in the 2025-2026 school year.

            e.         Middle School/High School Principal Report - Principal McGregor recognized and thanked school counselors Janie Lundberg & Marissa Waldner as Feb. 5-9 was School Counseling Week. Next, he told the Board that Claire Rizzi from the University of South Dakota was here on Feb. 7 to give a presentation on dual credit. Principal McGregor then congratulated the winners of the science fair. He informed the Board that the Northeast Community College Jazz Band & Show choir would be coming to perform at the school on April 22. He added that he attended the SASD Delegate Assembly in Pierre on Jan. 30, and that NAEP testing for 8th graders would take place on Feb. 29. Lastly, Principal McGregor made the Board aware that the FFA and Ag. Leadership & Communication class would be starting a podcast with equipment purchased through Perkins funding.

            Action 24-076: 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 7:24 p.m.

            President Nordstrom declared the Board out of executive session at 9:23 p.m.

            Action 24-077: Motion by Gloe, second by Hulscher, to adjourn at 9:23 p.m. Motion carried.

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

Shannon Nordstrom,

Board President

Jacob Schweitzer,

Business Manager

(Unapproved)

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Minutes of the Town of Sherman for Feb. 6, 2024

            February 6, 2024

            The Sherman Town Board met in regular session Tuesday February 6, 2024 @ 7:30pm

Members Present: Gerry Karpen, Dawn Williams, Darrin Trower and Cheryl Swenson

Others Present: Dallas Moore

            Karpen called the meeting to order.

Routine Business:

            Approval of the agenda- Motion by Trower to approve the agenda, 2nd by Williams-all ayes, motion carried.

Minutes of the January 2, 2023 meeting were read—Trower made a motion to approve the minutes, 2nd by Williams—all Ayes, motion carried.

            The Treasurer’s report was read—Trower made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as read, 2nd by Williams—all Ayes, motion carried

Claims Approved to be paid:

            Minnehaha Community Water $60.00 water, Excel Energy $288.34 for street lights, $62.04 for town hall lights, $29.44 for park lights, Garretson Gazette $21.41 for Dec. minutes, Roger Andera $149.50 for 11.5 hrs. plowing, $$81.01 for parts for snowplow, Palisade Propane $420.58 for propane.

Old Business:

            1.         Snowplow drivers and pay—Trower made a motion to keep the pay at $13.00. Plow drivers are Roger Andera, Jesse Hewer, Lucas Swenson, Gerry Karpen, Dawn Williams and Darrin Trower.

New Business:

            1.         Set date for the Board of Equalization meeting—Trower made a motion to set date for March 19th @7:30 pm, 2nd by Williams—all ayes, motion carried.

            2.         Robin—tabled until next month.

            Trower made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Williams—all ayes. Next regular meeting will be March 5, 2024 @ 7:30pm.

- Cheryl Swenson, Town Clerk

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CITY OF GARRETSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that the City of Garretson will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 4th, 2024, regarding a variance applied for by resident of Lots8 and Lot 9 Block 1 GARRETSON CITY ORGINAL SUBD. 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.

March 4th, 2024

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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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

CIV: 24-352

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA) 

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Nicole Aileen Morgan,

For a Change of Name to

Nicole Aileen Borszich

 CIV: 24-352

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Nicole Aileen Morgan, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Nicole Aileen Morgan to Nicole Aileen Borszich.

            On the 19th day of March, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge 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 30th Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court

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NOTICE OF HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that on March 4th, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m. the City Council of Garretson will hold a special meeting for a public hearing on the transfer of a Malt Beverage and SD Wines from Connie Johnson to Kimberly Konda.

            NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested persons, their representative, or their attorney may appear and be heard.

            Dated this 20th day of February, 2024.

Paetyn Dreckman

City of Garretson Finance Officer

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Obituary: Gordon “Gordy” Lee Eitreim, age 71

Carrie Moritz
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Obituary: Gordon “Gordy” Lee Eitreim, age 71

Gordon "Gordy" Lee Eitreim, age 71, of Garretson, died on Monday, February 5, 2024, in Watertown, South Dakota. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4:00 PM Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson.

Gordy was born on April 4, 1952, to Lloyd and Henrietta (Fix) Eitreim. He grew up in Garretson and graduated from Garretson High School. He worked in the elevator industry from 1971 until his retirement in 2010.

Gordy was a member of the Garretson Fire Department and the Garretson Jaycees. He greatly enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his sons, Jammy and Ryan Eitreim; grandchildren, Brock and Brynn Eitreim; brothers, Rich and Todd Brebner; sister, Ann Jess; nieces, Ellie Brebner and Heidi Eitreim; and nephews, Jesse Brebner, Bobby Eitreim, Mike Jess, Todd Jess, and Paul Jess. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ron.

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