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Lennox Community Guide
2012
Welcome from Mayor Orville Wiebers
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elcome to Lennox. If you are looking for a new home or are just visiting we hope you like it here. Lennox, like many small towns, is proud to show you what a lot of volunteers of all ages working together can accomplish. The Municipal Band is a group of volunteer musicians from Lennox and the surrounding area who get together to entertain at the park every Thursday night during the summer as well as at area fairs. The Ambulance squad has a mix of full time and volunteer members who work together with our volunteer Fire Department to take care of emergency needs for Lennox and the surrounding area. The Garden Club has been together for many years and takes care of the flowers at the park. It is a big job so they are always looking for new members if you have a green thumb. The beautiful flowers are just one of the reasons that we are proud of our park. One doesn’t need to look too far to see the ongoing improvements in the park. Currently new dug outs are being constructed on the middle ball diamond as well as lights being installed. Much of the work is being done at night and on weekends as it requires many hours of volunteer labor. Ball games for all ages will soon begin with many volunteer coaches involved. The west shelter is new as well as the surface on the tennis courts; and the swimming pool has been sand blasted in and painted for the swimming season. Plan to be here for our Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration. The commercial club spends many hours planning activities for the day. Starting with Cruise Night on July 3rd, activities on the fourth include a road race, parade, arts in the park, softball and baseball games, band concert and fireworks. Come early and plan on spending the day. You will be glad you did. Walking downtown one can see continued work inside and out to improve our small town. We appreciate the efforts of all our volunteers, citizens and businesses who are working together to make our community one that we can be proud of and you will want to call home.
History New Resident Information Emergency Services: Police, Fire, Ambulance Community Library / LACF
8-9 Old Fashioned Fourth Lennox is well known for it’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Activities, check out some of the planned events here
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Swimming Pool / City Parks Ball Diamonds / LBA Senior Citizens Municipal Band Lennox School District 41-4
20-21 City of Lennox Map Lennox, located just minutes from Sioux Falls, offers a small town atmosphere with big-city convenience
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Community of Worthing Area Clubs & Organizations Threshing Show / Mounted Shooters Church Directory Lions Club Community of Chancellor Lenkota Country Club Camping
A Supplement to the Lennox Independent 116 S Main • Box 76 • Lennox, SD 57039 647-2284 The Lennox Independent is the official newspaper for the communities of the Lennox and Worthing, Lincoln County and the Lennox School District.
A rich history…
A LOOK BACK… The City of Lennox’s rich history is preserved through the efforts the Lennox Area Historical Society and shared with the public at the Lennox Museum. Located at 305 South Main Street, the Lennox Museum was once the Lennox Hospital, as pictured above. The 3-story brick building now houses many artifacts, articles, and items donated by local residents that have relevance to the Lennox area. New! Guest exhibits! Do you have a personal collection? Tea cups, toys, oil cans, quilts, pottery, aprons, hats, whatever . . . the Guest Exhibit room at the Museum is the perfect place to display it for a month or two. Plan to stop in to visit the current guest exhibit. The LAHS opens the museum for tours upon request. There is no charge but donations are always welcome. It is always open after the parade on the 4th of July and during the December Tour of Homes fundraiser. For more information or to tour the museum, contact Mary Brass, LAHS President, at 605-254-5221. Other Historical Society officers include: Vice-President: MaryBeth Haan; Treasurer: Dana Haan; Secretary: Clarice Wells. New members are always welcome. Meetings are scheduled for eight months of the year. They are open to the public and include a guest speaker on a wide variety of topics. Lennox is also home to Cheryl’s Doll House Museum, 900 W 1st Ave.
Although pioneer settlement of this area began at least ten years earlier, Lennox had its beginning with the establishment of the Milwaukee Railroad branch through here in 1879. Lennox was named after B.G. Lennox, a private secretary to S.S. Merrill, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad executive. In its early years, the community was known as Ben Lennox; it was soon shortened to Lennox.
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There’s no place like home
City of Lennox
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Lennox is located on South Dakota Highways 17 & 44; five miles off Interstate 29 and 25 miles off Interstate 90. The City is located in Lincoln County, one of the fastest growing counties in the State. Lennox City Hall is located at 107 S. Main Street. They are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is an afterhours drop box located on the front of the building. Lennox has a 7-member City Council that meets the second Monday of the month at the City Hall. Orville Wiebers is the current Mayor. Residents in Lennox are asked to keep the city beautiful by maintaining their property. The city rubble site, located southwest of Lennox, takes branches, grass clippings, garden waste and leaves each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents in Lennox are also asked to license their pets. Tags are available at the City Finance Office and expire on Dec. 31 of each year. Animals must be current on rabies vaccination. Building permits are required. Check with City Hall before proceeding with any construction, concrete work, remodeling, or alterations. Driver license exams are only given at county seat locations. Times and dates are posted at the City Hall. Driver License manuals for vehicles, motorcycles and commercial licenses are available. Voter registration cards are available at City Hall. If you have recently moved to the area or have moved to a different Ward within the City, you need to register.
New Resident Information: Utilities
Local Government
Xcel Energy (electricity)
1-800-895-4999
Lennox City Hall
647-2286
MidAmerican Energy (natural gas)
1-88-427-5632
Lennox Police Department
647-5299
Knology (phone/cable/internet)
647-7450
Lennox Street Department
647-5540
Scott Bolte Sanitation (garbage)
647-5371
Lennox Water Department
647-2286
Novak Sanitary Service (garbage)
605-338-9840
Lennox Community Library
647-2203 ext. 4034
Medical Services Sanford Clinic Lennox
647-2841
Lennox Good Samaritan Center
647-2251
Lennox Dental Clinic
647-2881
Ringen Dental Clinic
647-2214
Lennox Chiropractic
647-2236
Lewis Family Drug Pharmacy
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■ AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT The members of the Lennox Area Ambulance are proud to be available to provide quality emergency care to the citizens of Lennox and the surrounding communities. The ambulance facility is located at First and Cherry. They have two ambulance units in service, both with cardiac defibrillators, IV administration equipment and advanced airway management equipment. The newest unit also has the capability of cardiac monitoring when a paramedic is on board. A paramedic and full time EMT support the volunteer squad. Dial 911 to report any emergencies.
■ FIRE DEPARTMENT The Lennox Fire Department is made up of volunteers, some who have been with the Fire Department for over 30 years. The Fire Department is well equipped with updated equipment including a 100 foot ladder firetruck. The Fire Department is located at 201 South Juniper in Lennox. Dial 911 to report any emergencies.
■ POLICE DEPARTMENT The City of Lennox is under police protection 24/7. The Lennox Police Department is located at 120 West 2nd Avenue and currently consists of four full time officers and one part time officer. The current Police Chief is Russ Nelson. Local number to reach the police is 647-5299. Dial 911 to report any emergencies.
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Lennox
Community Fund
Lennox
Community Library
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he Lennox Community Library is a beautiful building located at 208 West 5th Avenue. The library is a joint venture with the Lennox Elementary/Middle School library. The public entrance is located on the west side of the building with parking available. The library offers books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, a separate adult reading area and computers with internet access. A library card is free to residents in Lennox, Chancellor, and Worthing. Children can join in the fun of a summer reading program and adults are welcome to take part in monthly book discussions. The City Librarian is Lorraine Nordmann. She can be reached at 647-2203 ext. 4034. LIBRARY HOURS: Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Lennox Area Community Fund was formed five years ago by a group of local citizens, spurred by a donation from Roger Haugo of the Valley Exchange Bank. LACF is an endowment fund that will continue to give money back to the community each year in the form of grants to local organizations from Lennox, Chancellor and Worthing. The grants are awarded each year at the LACF annual meeting. Contributions to the LACF are gratefully accepted and can be sent to: LACF Treasurer, c/o Valley Exchange Bank, PO Box 19, Lennox, SD 57039. Pictured below: Mrg Simon, President of LACF, presents a grant to the Lennox Ambulance at their annual meeting in the fall of 2011.
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July 1, 2012: Worship in the Park Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. and a free-will lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. Public is invited and encouraged to attend.
July 3, 2012: Cruise Night Bring your classic to cruise the streets of Lennox or find a spot to relax and watch the cars go by!
July 4, 2012: Old Fashioned Fourth of July ■ FIRECRACKER ROAD RACE, 7 a.m. registration at Lennox High School Cafetorium; race begins at 8 a.m. Sponsored by the Lennox Lions Club. There will be seven age divisions in the 1 & 2 mile; and six divisions in the 5K and 10K, with awards in every age group, both male and female. A t-shirt is given to each registrant. The cost for the 1 & 2 miles is $15; for the 5 & 10K $20, day of event. To receive a $5 discount, preregister at www.allsportcentral.com. ■ OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY PARADE: begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Sinning Sports Complex. All entries should go to the Sports Complex to register at least one hour before the event. Lennox Volunteer Firemen will line up entries. Parade Route: from Sports Complex to Main Street, north on Main to 1st Ave., west on 1st Ave. to Elm St., south on Elm St. to Hwy. 44. ■ ARTS IN THE PARK: following parade: craft and food vendors at Westerman Park. ■ BALLGAMES: baseball game and church slowpitch games during afternoon at park. ■ CAR SHOW AND SHINE: following parade at the Old Football Field – south of softball diamonds. Field opens at 9 a.m. for entries—$5 entry fee. Show open following parade until 4 p.m. Awards given for Best of Show: car, pick up, truck, motorcycle, tractor, and miscellaneous. Dash plaques given to first 100 entries! For more information call 605-940-1462. ■ BAND CONCERT: Lennox Municipal Band concert at bandshell in park, with a guest appearance by the popular band EJECT, 8 p.m. ■ OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS: spectacular fireworks show beginning at dusk at the park. LENNOX COMMUNITY GUIDE
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✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ The Old Fashioned Fourth of July has become a tradition and part of the history of Lennox. Thousands come in to the community to enjoy the day filled with activities from the big parade to the spectacular fireworks show. The event is sponsored by the Lennox Commercial Club.
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CITY PARKS…
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uring these hot South Dakota days, remember to take advantage of the Lennox swimming pool. The pool is located in Westerman Park and also features a wading pool for the smallest of swimmers. Pool Manager is Brooke Fodness. Swimming passes: Family—$65 Single—$35 The pool fee is still $2 per day if swimmers don’t have a pass. 2012 Lesson Sessions: (subject to change, watch The Independent for updates) Session 1: June 11-June 22, 2012 Session 2: July 9-July 20, 2012 Session 3: July 23-August 3, 2012 Anyone who has purchased a pass can receive lessons for $20 per child and those without a pass the cost is $40 per child. Pool Hours: Monday through Sunday:
1:00-5:00 p.m. Open Swim 6:00-7:00 p.m. Family Swim 7:00-8:30 p.m. Open Swim
Water Aerobics: Monday through Thursday, 5:15-6:00 p.m. The cost is $2 for everyone even if they have a pass.
Lennox has two parks for families to enjoy throughout the year. Located on South Main, Westerman Park features a swimming pool, a wading pool, a playground, picnic shelters, baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a basketball court, a skate park, a band shelter, flower gardens, camping pads and a sand volleyball court. Located on west Fourth Avenue, West Evergreen Park has playground equipment and a shelter. During the winter months, an ice skating rink is featured at the park. Shelters at both parks are available for family reunions, birthday parties and summer picnics. Shelters with electric hook-ups are available. There is no fee, but a reservation is recommended to assure availability. Contact City Hall at 647-2286 to make your reservation! LENNOX COMMUNITY GUIDE
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Let’s play ball!
Lennox ballparks
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ummer months are a busy time for the ball diamonds in Lennox! Westerman Park has a newly updated large ball diamond that hosts high school, Lennox Amateurs, Lennox Legion and Teeners games.
The youth teams and Church League utilize the softball diamonds in Westerman Park that feature new dugouts and lights placed in 2012. Lennox has many up and coming younger players that utilize the Tball field on 7th Avenue and Blaine on Wednesday nights.
Westerman Park also features tennis courts. During the summer months tennis lessons are offered at the courts. For information on the opportunities at the local parks check out The Lennox Independent newspaper or contact City Hall, 647-2286.
Lennox Baseball Association
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ocal citizens form The Lennox Baseball Association (LBA). Their efforts improve the ball facilities and programs in Lennox, making more opportunities available for athletes throughout the community. The Association has made extensive improvements to the ball fields. In 2011 they replaced the foul fences on the Little League field and added an outfield fence on the facility. In addition, the dugouts on the softball field were replaced. In 2012 they put lighting on the Little League field, a $25,000 project. The Association continues in their efforts to better the ball programs. To raise funds, the LBA sells signs that are displayed on the outfield fence. If you would like more information about the Association or about purchasing a sign, contact Rick Leisinger at 647-5594 or Dan DeVries 605-366-1946.
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Lennox has a Community Transit program that provides an 18-passenger bus and van for those who need a ride to the clinic, doctor visits or around town. You must call ahead to schedule a ride, a week’s notice is appreciated. Call Director Gene Valentien at 496-4069.
The Senior Center is available for rent for $100. Access to the cooking area is an additional $50. Call Marie Klingbile at 647-5576 for more information.
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he Lennox Senior Citizen Center is a very busy place. The Center is located at 519 South Main Street. This very active group of people in the community enjoy fellowship, daily noon meals, special programs and fundraisers throughout the year. Daily noon meals are served Monday through Friday. Meals on Wheels provides meals to the homebound and to seniors in Chancellor and Parker. The menu is printed each week in The Lennox Independent, courtesy of Lennox Good Samaritan Center. Residents can call 647-2435 to reserve a spot for the noon meal or to request meal delivery. Janice Boomgarden and Anita Rentschler are in charge of the program. Seniors enjoy playing Wii bowling, taking trips, playing cards and bingo, exercising and taking part in computer classes and special programs. Marie Klingbile is the Activities Director. Birthday parties are held the first Tuesday of the month. Various fundraisers during the year help support the center. The Spec N Dicken supper in January and the Turkey Dinner in November, sponsored by Life Enrichment for the Elderly (L.E.E.) are two of the most popular. The senior citizens sell lunch and pie and ice cream on the Fourth of July and sponsor a Potato Bake during the year. A Nutrition Fair is held in August. The cost to join the Lennox Senior Citizen group is just $15 a year. The current president is Gladys Wiebers.
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he Lennox Municipal Band performs every Thursday night during the summer season at the Jacobs Memorial Bandshell in Westerman Park. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. and are free. Bring your lawn chairs
or blanket and come and enjoy the music! Community groups often sell popcorn to enjoy during the concert. The band is directed by Byron Youngquist. Members of the band range in age from 12 to 80+ and come from Lennox and the surrounding area. Local musicians are always welcome to share their talent. If you would like to be a part of this organization call Byron at 605-366-8737 or Delphi Klusmann at 647-5283. The band begins practicing in April and kicks off their summer season with the Lennox Memorial Day program. The band also makes an appearance in the Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade and at the Turner County Fair. The band’s Thursday night programs are printed each week in The Lennox Independent.
Lennox Municipal Band is the longest running musical organization in South Dakota. Its founding dates back to the spring of 1883, the outgrowth of the original cornet band. Organized in May of that year, the history of the Lennox organization has been marked with prominence. Since 1887, when it was acclaimed the best band in the southeast, the Lennox band has won recognition throughout the State. LENNOX COMMUNITY GUIDE
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■ Lennox Elementary
305 W 5th Ave., Lennox • Darin Eich, Principal • 647-2204
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ennox School District 41-4 provides a quality education for the youth of Lennox, Worthing, Chancellor and the surrounding rural areas. There are approximately 900 students in the Lennox School District. An Elementary, Middle School and High School are located in Lennox with an additional Elementary School in Worthing (230 Cedar Street). The Lennox School District has received pre-K through 12 district accreditation from the prestigious accreditation organization North Central Association and the Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. The Lennox District has a 7-member Board of Education that meets the second Monday of the month. Besides offering a quality academic program, Lennox has excellent extracurricular offerings. Students have consistently had strong showings in sports, drama, vocal music, band, FFA and debate. Lennox School District also offers pre-school opportunities and a before and after school program. Sheryl Ledeboer is the director of the program, contact her at 647-2204 or email Sheryl.ledeboer@k12.sd.us.
■ LWC Middle School
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he City of Worthing, like Lennox, was named for the railroad. Named Worthington after a Milwaukee Road railroad conductor, the name was later shortened to Worthing. The growing community consists of The Worthing Elementary School is part of the Lennox School District. about 1,096 people. Worthing is part of the Lennox School District and has an Elementary School located in town. The Lennox Independent is the official newspaper for the City. The Lennox Independent publishes a monthly newspaper, The Worthing Enterprise, specifically for the Worthing community. Worthing has an active Volunteer Fire Department. They provide coverage for the city as well as the townships of Grant, LaValley, Lincoln, and Lynn. Worthing is also home to the Olde Towne Dinner Theatre. It was established in 1982 and offers fabulous meals with memorable performances throughout the year. It is located at 121 South Main Street. For more information call 3724653. Worthing is a progressive community governed by a Mayor and four commissioners. The current Mayor is Eric Saugstad. Jeff Tanner is the current City Administrator. The City has received multiple grants that will help them as they begin an ambitious street project around the Elementary school. Safe Routes to School grants will enable them to place new sidewalks around the school, as well as in other areas of the community.
Lifelight Music Festival The LifeLight South Dakota Festival, first held in 1998, is the largest FREE Christian music festival in the nation. Held annually Labor Day weekend, it attracts people from all over the United States and the world. The 2012 year marks the 15th anniversary for the Festival which is held near Worthing. The Festival is held rain, wind or shine. Entrance gates open at 8 a.m. daily and close at 2 a.m.
FESTIVAL DIRECTIONS Festival Address: 47468 280th Street, Worthing, SD From I-29: take exit 64 (Worthing exit), go East 5.5 mile LENNOX COMMUNITY GUIDE
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Whether you are looking to begin, expand or relocate — look at Lennox, SD. LOCATION:
SD State Hwys 17 & 44 Four and one-half (4.5) miles West of I-29 Available Land in Industrial Park
INFRASTRUCTURE:
City water & sewer, industrial grade streets, natural gas, electric and telecom in place.
INCENTIVES:
Lennox Area Development Corp. has a strong track record on offering incentives to companies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Lennox Area Development Corporation www.cityoflennoxsd.com
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• Petal Pals Garden Club Dorothy VerHey, 605-372-4576 or Margaret Charlton, 605-647-3082
• Lennox Commercial Club
• Lions Club Rhoda Strasser, 605-647-2670
• Lennox Area Historical Society Mary Brass, 605-254-5221
Debbie Schmidt, 605-647-2284
• Scouting Scott Ford, Boy Scouts, 605-731-6754 Kathy Bach, Girl Scouts, 605-214-2747
• 4-H
• ACTION (Achieving Community Togetherness In Our Neighborhood)-women’s group Tina Buhta, Lennoxaction@yahoo.com, 605-830-5851 Facebook: Lennox Action
Amber Lounsbery 4-H Youth Program Advisor, Lincoln County 605-764-2756 Diana Gall or Chris Wirt, Turner County Extension Office, 605-297-3112
• Dakota Territory Mounted Shooters
• Lennox American Legion and Auxiliary
• Lennox Senior Citizens
Scott Ford, 605-731-6754
Mike Whitehead, 605-261-9766 or Mardy Gulbrandson, 605-647-2830
Marie Klingbile, 605-647-5576
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Dakota Territory
Mounted Shooters Eastern South Dakota is pleased to announce that they
Threshing Show The Southeast South Dakota Threshermen’s Association Show is held annually at Goeman Auction Grounds, one mile north of Lennox on Hwy 17. Admission is FREE for the 28th Annual Show to be held Aug. 3-5, 2012. The event will feature Case-Farmall and Case International. Friday, Aug. 3, 2012: 6 p.m. Tractor Ride. Everyone is welcome to join with their tractors on a tour through town. Annual Saturday and Sunday Events: • Pancake Breakfast by Lennox Firemen • Parade both days • Flea Market • Exhibits and Demonstrations • Concessions on grounds • Homemade Ice Cream • Kids Inflatable Obstacle Course & Sandbox • Rough Camping Available Kids Pedal Pull on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 following 1 p.m. parade for children 10 and under Antique Tractor Pull on Saturday Aug. 4, 2012, 5 p.m.— Jackpot Pull with Cash Payout—first place, $100, second place $50; 5800 lb. Class II; antiques Class Puller Age increased to 1965 and Older. Contact information: Frank Tuller, 712-737-2671 or Greg Konken, 605-647-1420.
are catching onto the nation’s fastest growing family oriented equestrian sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Spearheaded by the Whitehead Arena Crew, along with the local 7th Calvary expertise, the Dakota Territory Mounted Shooters was formed in January of 2006. The club’s mission was to help create more sanctioned events in the area. The Dakota Territory Shoot will be held in 2012 June 30 through July 1 at Whitehead Area, 28052 465th Ave., Lennox. The event will start at 1 p.m. The South Dakota State Fair Shoot will be held Aug. 12, 2012 at the SD State Fairgrounds. To join the Dakota Territory Mounted Shooters fill out an application found at www.daktms.com and send it along with membership fees to: Dakota Territory Mounted Shooters, 28052 465th Ave., Lennox, SD 57039.
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The LACF is an endowment fund created to beneďŹ t our communities by pooling the generosity of donors to fund grants to charitable and civic causes. Each year, several thousand dollars ow from the endowment to support the work of dedicated individuals in our schools and towns, funding projects that might otherwise be left undone. Your tax-deductible donations are invested back into our communities to further the work of the many people who keep our emergency services, schools, parks, senior services and neighborhoods strong and vibrant.
For more information on how you can give back to our communities, contact:
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Lennox Area Community Fund Treasurer c/o Valley Exchange Bank PO Box 19 Lennox, SD 57039
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Church Directory… St. Magdalen Catholic
417 E. 6th Avenue Father Paul Pathiyamoola • 647-2187 Weekday Masses: Wednesday and Friday, 9am Sunday: Mass, 8:45am
Second Reformed 1017 S. Elm Street Rev. Dr. Harlan Hayunga • 647-5417 Sunday: Prayer Time in the FLC, 9am; Worship at 9:30am, followed by fellowship
West Prairie Lutheran
46788 282nd Street, Lennox Pastor Erika Lehmann • 647-5923 Sunday: Morning Worship, Live on Channel 45, 9:30am; Coffee and Fellowship to follow
Delaware Reformed
Jct. of Hwys 17 & 18 Pastor Jamie Dykstra • 647-5868 Sunday: Worship Service, 9:30am
THE EXCHANGE…
First English Lutheran
120 E. 2nd Avenue Pastor Hugh Brewer • 647-5140 Sunday: Service, 8:30am & 11am; Coffee and Fellowship, 9:30am; Summer Worship varies
Faith Presbyterian 1/2 mile East of Casey’s Rev. Sarah Hagena, Pastor • 647-5560 Sunday: Worship Service, 10 a.m.
Turner Co. First Presbyterian 3 miles south, 3 miles west of Lennox Pastor John Armstrong • 647-5433 Sunday: Worship Service, 9:30am
Lennox Ebenezer Presbyterian 305 West 1st Avenue Pastor Ryan Arkema • 647-2659 Sunday: Morning Worship, Live on Channel 98, 9:25am; Coffee and Fellowship to follow
The Exchange, located at Lennox Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, is a food pantry which operates for the benefit of temporary needs in Lennox and the surrounding community. It is supported through the ministry of Ebenezer and the generous donations from area churches and the community. THE EXCHANGE HOURS: Monday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
*pictured above First English Lutheran Church, celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2012
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Lions make a difference…
Every day everywhere Lions Clubs-Ready to Help, Worldwide
Whenever a Lions Club gets together, problems get smaller. That’s because they help where help is needed-in their own communities and around the world with unmatched integrity and energy. The 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members in 207 countries make them the world’s largest service club organization. They are also one of the most effective. Their members do whatever is needed to help their local communities. Everywhere they work, they make friends. With children who need eye glasses, with seniors who need special vision care and with people they may never meet. Their motto is WE SERVE. Lions are part of a global service network, doing what is necessary to help their local communities. The Lennox Lions have been serving the community of Lennox for 34 years with fund raisers such as the 4th of July lunch stand, Firecracker Road Race, Pet Vaccination Clinic and, of course, their annual pancake supper. The club distributes the money they earn from these projects back into the community as scholarships and local projects and for world wide Lions service projects. Some of this money goes to the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), whose chief mission is to allocate funds and resources to solve major humanitarian challenges worldwide. Together, Lions and LCIF actively work to conquer blindness, provide youth with opportunities, respond to disasters and much more. Some goes to the South Dakota Lions Foundation, the South Dakota Lions Eye and Tissue Bank, and Leader Dogs for the Blind. The Lennox Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday at the Lennox Pizza Ranch at 6:15 p.m. where they share a meal, have a program or special speaker and conduct the business meeting. Membership in the Lennox Lions Club is by invitation and is open to any adult age 18 or older. They are always looking for new members and encourage anyone interested in becoming a member to contact a current member or the members of the membership committee: Chairperson Lion Rhoda Strasser at 647-2760, Lion Jeffery Tanner in Worthing at 372-4113, or Lion Ron Beck at 647-2851. The club has established a branch club in Worthing, South Dakota and they are currently seeking members to be a part of that club. For more information about Lions International please visit the web site at www.lionsclubs.org They welcome you to join them in service to our communities. LENNOX COMMUNITY GUIDE
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Lennox 647-5152,
d n d s m a l l e n g i n e r e p a i r. c o m • Pick up & delivery available • Parts in stock for most brands • Guarantee what we sell • Authorized in Briggs & Stratton, Honda and Kawisaki • Show room open • New Toro mower dealer • Hustler zero turn mower dealer • Work on all makes
• Truck Accessories • Over 35 New Mowers in Stock
D&D Small Engine Repair,
Canton 987-2686 and Beresford 763-2107
Brock Dump
located at 46500 278th St., Lennox
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Join the fun at the
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• Trips • Playing Cards • Bingo • Exercise Class • Computer Class • Noon Meals And more! Call 647-2435 to get involved today!
Meals
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Town of
CHANCELLOR
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n 1894 the town of Chancellor was started. The town was named after Chancellor Van Bismark of Germany. It was incorporated in 1900. Businesses in Chancellor include a bank, a fertilizer business, a convenience store and gas station, a repair shop, an insurance agency, a post office, a cafe and bar, and beauty shops. POET Biorefining-Chancellor (an ethanol plant) is located right outside of town. Chancellor has an active American Legion, Bertus Jurgens Post #283. A Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 2007 honoring area veterans who paid the ultimate price. The Memorial is located on the east side of Main Street. The Chancellor Community Club is an active organization in town that works on projects to benefit the community. The club worked hard to get new playground equipment in the community’s park, a feature that is enjoyed by all. The club also helps fund boys and girls ball teams and sponsors holiday events such as Santa Day and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Chancellor also had a strong Volunteer Fire Department that serves Chancellor and the surrounding area. The Lennox Independent has a Chancellor news correspondent. Amy Abbas can be reached at 214-3286 or email aabbas@iw.net.
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Lennox Housing Offers • Pathways Townhomes spacious 2-bedroom rental homes for all individuals or families desiring worry-free living in private and beautiful surrounding. All lawn care, snow removal and maintenance are furnished by management. Located on the east side of Lennox along Highway 17, just north of Second Street. • Sunrise Manor Apartments for elderly, disabled individuals at income based rents. Located on the east side of Lennox, south of Second Street. • Rental Voucher Program for low income individuals and families in the Lennox communities.
Office at Sunrise
Manor, 217 South Pine Street in Lennox, call 605-647-2140 week days.
Lenkota
Golf Course The Lenkota Country Club offers a beautiful nine hole course on the west edge of Lennox on Highway 44. The clubhouse is open from 8 a.m. to dark on weekdays and 7 a.m. to dark on weekends. A new clubhouse was recently built on the grounds. The Banquet Hall is available for rent inside the clubhouse for special events. Call (605) 6475335 for rates and reservations. 2012 LENKOTA NON-MEMBER RATES Weekdays
9 holes
$14
Weekdays
18 holes
$20
Weekends
9 holes
$15
Weekends
18 holes
$23
Cart Rental
9 holes
$13
Car Rental
18 holes
$23
Memberships are also available. 2012 LENKOTA MEMBERSHIP RATES Family w/children
$470
New family
$420
Family w/o children
$410
Single
$310
New single
$250
Corporate
$600
LENKOTA COUNTRY CLUB 27853 SD Highway 44 Lennox, SD 57039 Phone: 605-647-5335 LENNOX COMMUNITY GUIDE
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American Legion Post 174 Rent the Post Hall
Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home
(with kitchen availability)
for all your special events!
Free Pool
Tuesday and Friday
2-Fers on Tuesdays, 5-8
Lennox, SD • 647-5163
4-7PM Mon-Fri. Happy Hour all night Wednesday.
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Lennox Legion • 647-2225
Cheryl’s Doll House Located at 900 West 1st Ave., Lennox
Office Hours By Appointment
LENNOX CHIROPRACTIC
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JEFFREY J. ELHOFF, D.C. 109 South Main Street Lennox, SD 57039
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Camping…
CAMPGROUND… CAMPING GUIDELINES Westerman Park is home to a 16 • Camping is permitted only in areas designated site campground where family • Electrical hook-ups are available only to campers registered on an elecand friends coming to town are
trical site. Extension cords may not be run from one campsite to another. welcome to stay. The camping • When two units occupy a site, both must pay camping fees. Doublepads each have electricity with ups may or may not be available at all campsites due to pad lengths or a restroom and shower facility closeness in proximity to other sites. Check with City Hall before douavailable. A dump station is bling any campsite. located at the park and can be used • Campsites must be re-registered or vacated by 4 p.m. for $5. The campground opens • Between May 1 and September 30, the parks close from 11 p.m. to May 1, closing again in the fall 6 a.m. Quiet hours also follow these times. Please consider others in the before the temperature at night park at all times. Disturbances caused by loud music or disorderly conduct can lead to expulsion from the park. • Pets must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Owners must clean up after their pets. • Campfires are allowed only at designated campsites. • All campsites and shelters are first-come, first-served. Lennox accepts reservations beginning January 2 for all arrival dates during the park’s upcoming season. Reserve online at www.cityoflennoxsd.com or call 647-
drops to freezing. Reservations can be made January 2 for the upcoming season. The campground is a popular place for the annual Fourth of July Celebration and during the LifeLight Christian Music Festival, so make your reservations early!
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There are many ways that Lincoln County works to serve the community. The major departments and phone numbers of the county include: E
911 Communications Emergency Management, 605-764-5746 xtension Office, 605-764-2756 Highway, 605-764-5841 Register of Deeds, 605-764-5661 State’s Attorney, 605-764-5732
Lincoln County Commissioners include: District 1 – Dale Long District 3 – Dennis Weeldreyer District 5 – Jim Schmidt
Auditor 605-764-2581 Equalization, 605-764-2571 Geographic Info Services, 605-764-0101 Planning and Zoning, 605-764-2938 Sheriff, 605-764-5651 Treasurer, (605) 764-5701 District 2 – David Gillespie District 4 – Jason Melcher
Visit the Lincoln County website at
www.lincolncountysd.org
Courthouse located at 100 East Fifth St., Canton
Need a list of reasons to come to the Lennox School District?
Here you Go…
• Convenient locations (elementaries in Lennox and Worthing; middle school & high school in Lennox) • Preschool programs in Worthing and Lennox • Small class size • Safe, fun learning environments • Excellent special needs programs • Computer labs in all buildings • Progressive student assessment programs at all levels (RtI, DIBELS) • Excellent facilities (new Lennox High School opened January 2006)
Open Enrollment Applications Now Being Accepted!
• Over 100 class choices at the high school, including AP and college prep classes • Traditions of excellence in athletics and fine arts • High ACT, SAT and DACS scores • Full compliance and achievement in accordance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements • Before and After School Programs • Transportation for all students PreK – 12 • School/community library with computer lab • NCA PreK-12 District Accreditation
Private tours available. Call Superintendent Robert Mayer at 647-2202 to schedule an appointment. Visit our web site at www.lennox.k12.sd.us
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The Lennox Commercial Club A network of businesses helping each other & helping the community. LENNOX COMMERCIAL CLUB MEMBERS 2011: Brethorst Burma Legion Casey’s General Store Total Stop Janell Beck DDS City Of Lennox Dave’s Service & Repair Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home Exchange Insurance Jeff Elhoff, DC Farm Gas Coop Assn Sunshine Foods Flowers By Bob
Good Samaritan Center Hilda’s Heritage Home Home Federal Savings Bank Jeff Heibult – Edward Jones Koyker Manufacturing Co Sioux Steel Lenkota Country Club Lennox Independent Lennox Insurance Lennox Schools Lewis Drug MidAmerican Energy Knology Pizza Ranch Poet Bio-Refining
Proud Sponsors of:
Lennox’s OldFashioned 4th of July, Holiday Promotions, Scholarship Fund, Main St. Planters/Holiday Decorations
Premier Electric Art Ringen, DDS Temple Insurance Valley Exchange Bank Xcel Energy Long Creek Park, LLC SB Sanitation Novak Sanitation Chad Wulf, Insurance Agent Yessir- Ty Serr, Insurance Agent The Steever House D & D Small Engine Repair Studio G Salon Cabinet Specialties Inc
If you’re a business person in the Lennox area & want to get involved, contact Debbie at 647-2284.
The Lennox Independent www.lennoxnews.com
INDEPENDENT THE LENNOX
THURSDAY Lennox to be in new legislative district
lennoxnews.com
One Dollar
JAN. 5, 2012
There has been a lot of talk about redistricting over the past few months. With the 2010 census numbers out, governmental bodies are required to look at their districts to ensure that the people are represented as equally as possible. Redistricting bills passed by the state’s legislators on Oct. 24 were signed the following day by Gov. Dennis Daugaard. Lincoln County, a county that has seen a lot of growth over the past 10 years, was impacted by the redistricting process. Under the new legislative districts, Lennox, Tea, and Harrisburg are part of a new district—District 6. This district is unique in that it is the only district entirely in Lincoln County, something that the Lincoln County Commissioners wanted, said current District 16 Representative Jim Bolin. “This new district provides a terriÀc opportunity for someone from Tea, Lennox or Harrisburg to run for the state legislature,” said Bolin. Gene Abdallah, currently a Representative from District 10, will be the only incumbent to be in the new district, if he chooses to run for the legislature. That will leave two open seats. Each district has two representatives and one senator. Under the old district map, Lennox was in District 16, which included portions of Lincoln and Union Counties. Tea was in District 12 and Worthing was in District 10, along with Harrisburg and portions of Sioux Falls. In the new district map, Lennox, Tea and Harrisburg, the far SW and SE portions of Sioux Falls and the townships of Delapre, Springdale, Perry, LaValley and Grant will be in District 6; Worthing and Canton will be in District 16, along with the townships of Dayton, Lynn, Canton, and the rest of southern Lincoln County and all of Union County. The southcentral portion of Sioux Falls in Lincoln County will be included in Districts 12 and 13. In the 2012 legislative session, the current legislators will continue to serve the people in the districts in which they were elected. Legislators representing the new districts will be elected in the next general election, Nov. 6, 2012. Bolin encourages anyone who is interested to consider running for a leg-
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islative seat in the new district. “It’s a very compact geographical area,” commented Bolin, making it easier for a representative. District 6 includes half of the population of Lincoln County and 80% of those people live outside of the Sioux Falls boundaries. Prospective legislative candidates could begin taking out nominating petitions on Jan. 1. Signatures from 1% or 50, whichever is less, of registered
voters is required. The nomination forms must be Àled in the Secretary of State’s ofÀce by Mar. 27, 2012 for the primary election. The deadline for Àling for independent candidates is June 5, 2012. For more information or to download a petition form go to http://sdsos. gov/Elections/Default.aspx. Current legislators for Lennox are Representative Jim Bolin, Representative Patty Miller and Senator Dan Lederman. They will be in Lennox on Feb.
4 at 1 p.m. at the Pizza Ranch to discuss the 2012 session and to receive public input. Everyone is welcome to attend the coffee. It will be hosted by the Lennox Commercial Club. Current legislators for Worthing are Representative Gene Abdallah, Representative Roger Hunt and Senator Shantel Krebs. Current legislators for Tea are Senator Mark Johnston, Representative Manny Steele and Representative Hal Wick.
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Josh Friese (10th – Tenor II), Tyler Youngquist (11th – Bass I) and Chris Mikkelsen (12th – Bass II). Directing the choir that day will be Grammy Award-winning conductor and singer Frank Albinder. He was the Director of Choral Activities at Davidson College and currently directs the Washington Men’s Camaerata, the Virginia Glee Club at the University of Virginia, and the Woodley Ensemble. Xavier, Josh, Tyler and Chris will rehearse all day with Mr. Frank Albinder and the SDSU Statesmen. They will perform an evening concert for the public at Performing Arts Center on the campus of SDSU.
Abby Beach performs with South Dakota Junior Honors Choir On Jan. 21, 2012 Abby Beach performed with the South Dakota Junior Honors Choir. Over 500 7th, 8th and 9th grade students across South Dakota audition to be part of the honors choir of those 150 are selected for the Women’s and Mixed Choir. Abby was selected as a soprano for the Mixed Choir and she is pictured with her guest conductor, Dione Peterson, from Minneapolis, MN Abby is an 8th grader at LWC Middle School and the daughter of Chris and Teresa Beach of Lennox.
Abby Beach (left) is pictured with Conductor Dione Peterson at the South Dakota Junior Honors Choir, after she performed with the Mixed Choir on Jan. 21.
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“I was kind of burned out on modern worship music,” ennox High School teacher explained Heilman. “I wanted to get back to the roots, get Shane Heilman will be releasing honest and gritty…there was power in singing scripture.” The Psalms Project CD, Volume Heilman started writing songs 15 years ago as a high 1: Psalms 1-10 at a special event school student. He played in a band and even spent three and to o bbe held at 7:30 p.m. at Embrace Church, a half years in Nashville, but he soon found that the music located loc cca at 2800 E. 57th St. in Sioux Falls. The Psalms Project began when Heilman world wasn’t for him and wasn’t good for family life. He became a teacher, a job that he truly enjoys, and now was wa a part of a mission trip at White River, SD D near the Rosebud Indian Reservation in lives in Tea with his wife and three kids. He teaches English at Lennox High School and directs the one-act plays and During quiet time, he felt compelled 22006. 20 0 yearbook. to o set the Psalms to music. That began Q CD RELEASE, page 3 the th h journey of what became The Psalms Project. P Heilman began immediately writing tthe music to Psalm 1, but it took him a ffew more years to get going on Psalm 2. He persevered and by the summer of 2010, he had the music for the Àrst 10 chapters written. At right: Chris Heesch (lead vocals) Below: Daniel Brunz (lead vocals, left), and Mike Dresch (engineer, right)
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Selected for the 2012 Elementary Festival Honor Choir were (pictured from left to right): back—Ahna Groen, Karissa West; front— Bree VanMeeteren and Kierra Abbas.
Four local students selected for 2012 Elementary Festival Honor Choir
Above: Judd Albrecht (bass)
Daryl Hammerstrom and his horse Slick are pictured above with the belt buckle won in the Masters class of Team Penning at the Denver Stock Show in January.
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ou dream about this your whole life, and then when it happens, you say, ‘wow’,” said Daryl Hammerstrom talking about his win in the Masters class of Team Penning at the Denver Stock Show on January 8, 2012. Hammerstrom doesn’t take the credit, he credits his horse, Slick. And he’s quick to add that credit also goes to his dad, Lloyd Hammerstrom, who has supported him with an arena and cattle to work with. “His support is unbelievable,” said Hammerstrom. “Dad is a big part of all of this.” Hammerstrom and Slick have been together about a year, after a chance meeting at a horse auction. “It was one of those God deals,” Hammerstrom remembered. He hadn’t been to a horse sale in Corsica for quite a few years, but decided to go when a friend encouraged him to go along with him. And there was the horse. Hammerstrom had seen this horse before and had seen his potential then. In fact, he told his wife, Barb, that he wanted to own that horse someday. And, this was the day—for $900 Hammerstrom brought him home. “It took us 30 days to get him to stay in the arena,” said Hammerstrom. “He was scared.” But by the time he was there 45 days, Hammerstrom was using him. “He’s a big horse,” commented Hammerstrom. “Actually too big for the game he’s playing. But he’s so athletic and has so much try, he just doesn’t get beat.” Although his registered name is Taris WildÀre, to Hammerstrom he was “Slick” and the two of them made a pretty good
participating are: Karissa West (6 th), Ahna Groen (6 th), Bree Van Meeteren (5th) and Kierra Abbas (4th). West has auditioned and participated in this choir for three years. The students will have the privilege of working with Mrs. Marcia Patton, a nationally recognized conductor. She is currently in her 31st year as director of the Casper Children’s Chorale in Casper, Wyoming. Students will practice during the day on Thursday, February 9th and culminate the festival with a concert at 4:45 pm. The concert will be performed at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University.
team, winning contests in Nebraska and Sioux City. When friends asked if he wanted to go to the national competition in Denver, he and Barb decided to make the trip. There were teams from 20 states and three Canadian provinces. “We were competing against people that do this for a living,” said Hammerstrom. The quality of the horses was amazing, with some of the owners paying $45,000 to $65,000 for their horses. Hammerstrom, who is 59, explained that the Masters class included people age 50 and over. Many of the riders had been penning their whole life, they had a lot of experience. In the team penning event, a team of three riders on horseback had to separate three speciÀcally identiÀed cattle from a herd of 30, and put them into a pen. Hammerstrom said he rode with a team that was drawn for him that included a woman from Colorado and a man from Canada. The competition started with 70 teams, then the top 20 were brought back and then the top 10. Their team was number 10. They knew they needed three solid runs to win it. They did well, penning the cattle in 29.5 seconds on their last run. Most runs are 40 to 50 seconds. “We just had everything click,” said Hammerstrom. He noted the adrenaline rush that he had as Slick’s head came down to meet the cattle eye to eye. When it was over, they started calling the winners, starting with Àfth, fourth, third, then second. Not hearing their name, they started to give up, said Hammerstrom,
and then they heard their name. The team was ecstatic to hear they had taken Àrst place. Besides a monetary win, they also won a belt buckle. “The buckle is absolutely gorgeous,” said Hammerstrom. There are two rubies and a diamond, with the diamond standing for the rider and the rubies for the two teammates. “It was a pretty phenomenal win for this South Dakota cowboy,” admitted Hammerstrom. Hammerstrom enjoyed the entire experience, getting to meet people he had only read about and to watch the horses work with such skill and athleticism. “I’ve done this for a few years, but never at this level,” said Hammerstrom. He was amazed at the knowledge that the cowboys shared with him. Hammerstrom continued to do well after winning the Masters, coming in third place in the #5 Team Penning at the Denver Coliseum with the team he came with (one rider was from Tripp, SD, the other from Colorado). Hammerstrom is enjoying the ride. “He’s just fun,” he said of his horse. “And, he’s smart. I have had a phenomenal run this year—all on that $900 horse.” Although he will be home for a while, Hammerstrom does plan to put a team together for the Horse Fair and Ranch Rodeo on March 17 at the Expo in Sioux Falls. In the meantime, Slick gets extra blankets and extra care—along with the new horse in the yard, Slick’s half brother that Hammerstrom bought on his way home from Denver.
County to explore possibility of human resources director BY LAURA HECKMANN SIOUX VALLEY NEWS REPORTER
Four students were selected from Lennox Elementary and LWC Middle School to participate in the 2012 Elementary Festival Honor choir on Thursday, February 9th. The choir is held in conjunction with the 44th Annual South Dakota Music InService Convention. The Lennox School district had several music students from the 4th, 5th and 6th grades audition by CD for this choir. The panel of music teachers judging the CDs received 640 auditions from across South Dakota. The students were judged on: tone quality, tonal memory, intonation and diction. The choir will consist of 150 voices. Lennox School District students
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The Lincoln County Commission met in regular session Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m., beginning with an opportunity for public comment. During public comment, Laurie Lundquist of Planning and Zoning brought an insurance concern before the commission. She thought her co-pay had risen from $35 to $135 after the county switched insurance providers. She said she felt the plan had been misrepresented to the employees. Becky Mathiesen, Register of Deeds, said the issue may be a misunderstanding of the plan, as she had a similar experience.
She also had a $135 co-pay after Àlling a prescription, and was told that the co-pay was still $35, with a $100, one-time deductible. Commission Chair Jason Melcher said Lundquist should talk to their insurance agent before anyone jumped to conclusions. “We have to get those questions answered before we go any further,” Melcher said. The Àrst item of business on the agenda was a request for a new hire from Todd Baldwin of 911 Communications. Baldwin said they received 13 applicants, and the individual he wished to hire was David Maynard, from Canton. He is retired Air Force and just
received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota. “He’s a well-qualiÀed individual,” Baldwin said. Baldwin suggested his salary be set at $14.10 per hour, and start immediately. A motion to approve carried unanimously. Baldwin also requested approval from the commission to move forward with purchasing two law enforcement repeaters. The repeaters were in the budget, he said, and have been put off for two years for other projects. “We can’t put it off anymore,” he said. “I usually don’t like to do big projects like this early in the year, but we’re mandated by the FCC.”
The approximate cost would be $23,000. A motion to approve carried unanimously. Sheriff Dennis Johnson met with the board concerning the purchase of a new vehicle for the Sheriff’s Department. The commission authorized Johnson to purchase two 2012 Dodge Chargers from Wegner Auto at a cost of $21,511 each. Don Hoffman met with the board concerning an invoice for the clean out of Nine Mile Creek. Hoffman was requesting the County pay for clean out. The commission moved to deny the payment of the invoice presented by Hoffman in the amount of $3,999.97, which carried.
ust Àve years old, little Stanley has already undergone one round of surgery and, at the end of the month, he will undergo surgery again. Stanley is the little Haitian boy who has won over the hearts of the Jay and Julie Klusmann family. He came to live with them last fall. From Ti-Rivier, Haiti, Stanley suffered from club foot and was unable to walk. In Haiti, that condition gave him a very harsh life; he was shunned by people and hidden away. The founder of Mission Haiti, Pam Plasier of Tea, brought him over to the United States last fall, and into the home of the Klusmanns, who became Stanley’s family while he began the medical treatments that will hopefully bring him a better life. He had surgery for club foot last fall, with Avera hospital and doctors from Sioux Falls donating their services. It was a painful recovery and it took a long time for the little boy to heal. At one point, the family was concerned his foot may yet need to be amputated. But Stanley is stronger than he looks, and his foot Ànally healed. He now wears a foot brace and boots that he is very proud of. “He doesn’t even like to take them off,” laughed Julie. But as he healed and tried to walk, the Klusmanns could see he really wasn’t in any better shape; he still couldn’t walk. Another trip to the doctor’s ofÀce and an X-ray spotted the problem immediately. His hip was completely out of its socket, had prob-
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Worthing Commissioners hear about benefits to dust control After discussion and comparing the house with others in the neighborhood, the Commission voted to leave the assessment as is, with Todd Gannon the lone dissenter. The homeowner may appeal to the Lincoln County Commission. The City board then adjourned as the Board of Adjustment and reconvened as a regular board.
The Àrst item was the review of the Statement of Revenue and Expenditures. “I really like where we are at, for this time of year,” commented City Administrator Jeff Tanner. “ It looks really good.” Commissioner Eric Saugstad expressed some concerns with the supply budgets. Q WORTHING COMMISSION, page 3
Lennox Àremen (second from left) Keith Reif, Roger Strasser, Micah Strasser and Chief Earl Fischer accept a $960 grant from Eastern Farmers Cooperative to help the department buy a four-gas air monitor.
Fire Department receives grant from Eastern Farmers Cooperative On Mar. 13, the Lennox Firemen accepted a grant from Eastern Farmers Cooperative. The $960 grant will go towards the purchase of a four-gas air monitor that detects toxic gas or vapors in conÀned spaces. Eastern Farmers Cooperative and its parent company CHS are committed to the safety of its employees as well as all the farmers and Àrst responders in our surrounding area. Because of that commitment, they created a program to provide Ànancial assistance to area Fire Departments and First Responders to help them purchase equipment to be used in conÀned space and grain engulfment rescue. Approximately 70% of grain engulfment accidents occur in farm bins. Sixty-percent of all people who become
fatalities in a conÀned space are would-be rescuers. Unless a person has the training and equipment to perform a grain engulfment rescue, they should never enter a bin as it’s quite likely that they could become trapped in the grain as well. A person can become trapped up to their shoulders in grain in less than 30 seconds. At this point, it would require over 600 pounds of force to pull that person from the grain. Eastern Farmers Cooperative’s program will provide up to $2000 in matching funding to a Àre department or Àrst responder organization that purchases rescue equipment for engulfment rescue. So far, Eastern Farmers has provided funding in Àre departments in Lennox, Worth-
ing, Hurley, Canton, Harrisburg, Hudson, Garretson, Tea, Luverne, MN, Beaver Creek, MN and Lismore, MN. “It is our hope that the rescue equipment such as the grain rescue tubes that have been purchased becomes dusty due to lack of use,” said Tim Neuroth of Eastern Farmers, “but we feel secure knowing that if it is needed, it will be available to First Responders in the surrounding communities to allow them the possibility to save lives.” “Remember, the best way to save lives is simply—stay out of the grain,” emphasized Neuroth. For more information on the funding assistance program, contact Tim Neuroth at 605-585-2415 or 605-3594040.
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Worthing applies for second phase funding for Safe Routes to School project cide perfectly to the City’s School Improvement Project that includes storm sewer and sewer improvements, curb and gutter and an asphalt street around the school. The grant request for Phase 2 of the Safe Routes to School Project will pay for the sidewalks around the school, about $144,000 in infrastructure costs and $28,000 in non-infrastructure programs. Noninfrastructure items could include things such as bikes, helmets, etc. City Administrator Jeff Tanner said they are “cautiously optimistic” about being awarded the
grant. The grants will be awarded in September or October. Phase 2 of the SRTS plan will “look really nice,” said Tanner. “It will be functional and serviceable and add a good dimension to an old part of the community.” Members of the Safe Routes to School Committee are: Worthing Elementary Principal Darin Eich, Carrie McDannel, Todd Gannon (who spearheaded the committee), Seth Hyberger of SECOG, Jon Fischer of Stockwell Engineers, Natalie VanHouten and Jeff Tanner.
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We did it! Fifty-seven students graduate from LHS “We Ànally did it!” Salutatorian Taylor Pytleski told her fellow classmates at the Lennox High School 2012 Commencement last Saturday morning. Taylor is the daughter of John and Tamara Pytleski. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska with the intention of becoming a doctor. Christina Renz, Valedictorian, also spoke to the graduating class. “We’re not ending our journey, but starting a new chapter,” Christina reminded the graduates. Christina is the daughter of Ryan and Joan Renz. She plans to attend Northern State University to work towards a degree in Environmental Science. With the exception of the emotional, often tear-Àlled Presentation of the Rose portion of the program, the Àfty-seven graduates seemed to be all smiles as they were presented their diplomas by Lennox High School Principal Tim Raabe and Board of Education member Alan Rops. Graduating from Lennox High School on Saturday were (* denotes Honor Students; + denotes Regents Scholar) Tyler Donavin Andernacht Samantha Leigh Bittinger * Douglas Wayne Brown Jr. Sarah Marie Brown * Kaylene Brianna Bultena Charles Shelby Buus William Thomas Clark Sr. Logon John Clary * Tiffany Ann Conner Jacob Brandon Cordell Haley Marie Covais *+ Emilee Mae Dannen * Vanessa Grace Decker *+ Brigette Kay DeStigter Drew Garret Engesmoe *+ Devin Dietrich Fischer Jared Scott Fodness * Erich Anderson Frazeur *+ Jakob Ryan Graber Reischl Tracy Scott Halouska *+ Jason Scott Herrboldt Kyle James Hoogestraat * Savanna Kay Ihnen * Dustin James Javers *+ Sarah Louise Jellema * Hannah Louise Jensen *+ Jillian Lynette Jensen * Karly Marie Johnston Shelby Renee King Kristie Lizeth Lund * Lauren Rae Luther * Austin Patrick Lynde Alex Mackenzie Meyer * Christopher Alan Mikkelsen Dakodah Jacory Moore Cole Edward Nelson Brooke Ashley Nordman *+ Kayla Marie Plimpton*+ Christopher Lynn Plucker *+ Sarah Elizabeth Pugh * Taylor Rae Pytleski *+ Rachel Reann Raysby *+ Christina Marie Renz *+ Q LHS graduates, page 18
Pictured above are the various phases of the Safe Routes to School project that the city of Wothing hopes to complete.
Worthing’s Safe Routes to School committee has put the Ànishing touches on the application for a second round of funding. The City and School were awarded a grant to complete the Àrst phase of the project; the sidewalk work for phase one is to begin this spring. Phase 2 will include sidewalks around the school—on 2nd St. from Louise to Juniper, Juniper from 2nd and 3rd, and 3rd St. from Juniper to Louise. The new sidewalks will enclose the school and the school’s ball diamond. This second phase will coin-
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ably been that way since birth. The surgery to repair that “We are trusting that God will require another three to six days in the hospital, six will show us his plan for this weeks in a body cast and weeks of recovery and therapy. little boy…We’ve fallen n in “It’s really not that uncommon,” Jay said of the medical love with him.” m.” problem, “but usually it is corrected when the child is — Julie Klusmann nn three-months old.” Adding stress on the family is the fact that Stanley’s visa runs out this fall and he must taken him under their wing,” return to Haiti on Sept. 20. she said. “Everyone is so If he has to return to Haiti, the patient with him. The kids aree Klusmanns want to be sure that he is so good with him.” returned to somewhere that is safe. “We are trusting that God Stanley’s parents currently live with will show us his plan for this other people. Mission Haiti and the Lennox Ebenezer Presbyterian Sunday little boy,” continued Julie. “He sure is a fun little guy. School are working together to try to We’ve fallen in love with provide Stanley’s parents with a new him.” home. For $3,000, a two-room 12x18 If you would like to home with a cement Áoor and tin roof donate towards Stanley’s could be built for the family. If they house, you may donate are able to raise an additional $1,000, through Mission Haiti. You a door and windows could be added. can donate online at http:// “They are a young couple in their www.mission-haiti.org/ or 20s that really just needs a home so send a donation by mail to: they can be their own family unit,” Mission Haiti, PO Box 486, said Julie.“As soon as they have the Tea, SD 57064. Write Stanmoney, they [Mission Haiti] will send ley’s House in the memo a team to build it.” Stanley, who is from line of your check. If you In the meantime, the family is foTi-Rivier, Haiti, loves to cuddle in Jay Klusmann’s He was happy to let would like to offer your cusing on Stanley and his needs right Jay take off his favorite lap. help to the Klusmanns boots for just a little now. Julie said everyone has been so so he could show off his foot, now while straight after his wonderful in helping with Stanley and while Stanley is recoverMar. 31, Stanley will recent surgery. On have surgery again ing, you may contact Jay they will need that help as he recuperto correct a problem with his hip. or Julie. ates from his next surgery. “The church [Ebenezer] has just
Worthing Commissioners met as the Board of Equalization on Monday night. One resident requested that his assessment be lowered, based on the assessments of neighboring property. Finance ofÀcer John Pribnow explained that the assessments are determined by square footage, the number of bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.
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Lennox High School students chosen to perform with the SDSU Statesmen include (pictured from left to right): back—Josh Friese, Tyler Youngquist; front: Chris Mikkelsen, Xavier Wright.
Every three years the SDSU Statesmen host the “Festival of Male Voices”, an event that brings over 100 high school male singers to the SDSU campus to work with a nationally-recognized guest conductor. These male voices will perform selections with the SDSU Statesmen as well. The Statesmen have been recognized as one of the finest collegiate men’s chorus in the upper Midwest. The Statesmen are directed by Dr. Steven Grimes. The “Festival of Male Voices” will be held in conjunction with the 43rd Annual South Dakota Music In-Service Convention on Thursday, February 9th. LHS participants in this choir are: Xavier Wright (10th – Tenor I),
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LHS singers to perform with SDSU Statesmen n the job for just a short while, David Schonhardt Ànds himself taking on additional duties at Lennox City Hall. But he’s up for the challenge. “I’ve never shied away from a challenge,” said Schonhardt. “I don’t like to be bored—give me more responsibility and life is good.” Schonhardt was hired on Oct. 31 to be the City’s Ànance ofÀcer, but as the City Council recently made the decision to eliminate the position of City Administrator, some of those duties will be shifted to Schonhardt. Schonhardt and his wife, Alicia, live in Larchwood, IA with their two daughters, Catherine, who is three and Lucia, who is 18 months. The couple met in college—Schonhardt was attending St. John’s University and Alicia was attending College of St. Benedict, both located near each other in central Minnesota. Schonhardt was taking business classes at the University and found that he enjoyed the accounting the most. “I’m a fan of learning a skill rather than philosophy,” he stated. Schonhardt continued his education at Bellevue University in Omaha where he earned his Master’s in Business Administration and Finance. He and his wife moved to Larchwood, his wife’s hometown. Schonhardt has worked the past three years for Opportunities Unlimited in Sioux City, where he handled all of the accounting duties for the company and 200 employees. He chose to make the move to Lennox to be closer to home. He said the less than 30 minute commute is much nicer than the hour and a half commute to Sioux City. Schonhardt admits that there is a lot to learn about municipal government.
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Lauren Luther gives a thumbs up after receiving her diploma at the 2012 Lennox High School Commencement. Lauren was one of 57 students graduating on Saturday.
LHS Class of 2012 Scholarship Awards Lennox High School’s Class of 2012 received numerous scholarships and awards. Those receiving scholarships are listed below by name, college the student plans to attend, and the awards. Sarah Marie Brown, Morningside College—Lennox School District 41-4 Trust & Agency Scholarship and Mustang Scholarship Charles Shelby Buus, Mitchell Technical Institute—FFA Adult Support Group Scholarship Haley Marie Covais, Northern State University—NSU Wolf Pact Scholarship Vanessa Grace Decker, University of South Dakota—Coyote Commitment, South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, USD Excellence Scholarship Drew Garret Engesmoe, University of South Dakota—Coyote Commitment, LHS Spirit Scholarship, South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Jared Scott Fodness, South Dakota State University—FFA Adult Support Group Scholarship Erich Anderson Frazeur, Army National Guard/South Dakota State University— South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Tracy Scott Halouska, University of Hawaii at Manoa— South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, Tanner Bainbridge Scholarship, Valley Exchange Bank Scholarship Kyle James Hoogestraat, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology—Exchange Insurance Agency Scholarship, FFA Adult Support Group Scholarship, Lennox Lions Club Community Service Scholarship, LHS Spirit Scholarship Dustin James Javers, University of South Dakota—Anna Sorensen Crowley Scholarship, Coyote Commitment, Garry Family Scholarship, South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Hannah Louise Jensen, South Dakota State University—FFA Adult Support Group Scholarship, South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Jillian Lynette Jensen, Northern State University—Northern State University Music Scholarship, NSU Wolf Pact Scholarship, Patrons of Northern State Theatre Scholarship Lauren Rae Luther, South Dakota State University—LHS Spirit Scholarship, South Dakota Bankers Foundation/Valley Exchange Bank Scholarship, South Dakota Track & Field Coaches Association Scholarship Q Scholarships, page 18
Council encourages group to improve West Evergreen Park Recount announced for school board election Lennox City Council members met on Monday night. After approving the minutes and claims, the Mayor opened up the meeting for public speaking. Tina Buhta spoke to the council Àrst. She has been instrumental in organizing a local women’s group. There are currently seven members and the group will go by the name of ACTION (Achieving Community Togetherness In Our Neighborhood). More information about the group can be found on Facebook (Lennox Action). The goal of the group is to strengthen the community through service and to provide a means for women to get to know each other. ACTION has already had a
fund-raiser and would like their Àrst project to be West Evergreen Park. The park is located on 4th and Cleveland. ACTION would like to update the sign, put Áowers in, add benches, paint the shelter and the play equipment and look into adding soccer nets to put in the ice-skating rink Àeld. Buhta asked the council if the City had paint available for the project. While they did not, councilman Darin Olson remarked, “If you need paint give me a call, I’ll get you all the paint you need.” Mayor Orville Wiebers said that a couple of picnic tables could be brought back to the park as well. The council approved her
ideas and encouraged her to continue. The next person to come before the board was Renee Hagedorn. Last year Hagedorn operated a Àreworks store out of the LisaMay building on Main Street. Local firemen voiced concerns with that location. Hagedorn informed the council that she could rent the old SEAM Design building on South Main and asked for their approval. Hagedorn asked for a quick decision, as she has already ordered her merchandise and needs to make Ànal arrangements. The council discussed the code requirements; they thought that the store would have to be at least 100 feet away from other
building. The council will get the correct code requirements and report back to Hagedorn. Herman Otten, a candidate for State House Representative for District 6, introduced himself to the council. Later in the meeting, State House Representative Candidate June Nusz and State Senate Candidate Gene Abdallah also introduced themselves to the council. Both are also running in District 6. District 6 is a new district and includes Lennox, Tea, Harrisburg and a portion of Sioux Falls in Lincoln County. Two Representatives and one Senator will be elected to represent this new district. Q Council, page 4
With just two votes separating two school board candidates—Renae Buehner (369) and Gordon Sweeter (367)—the Lennox School Board authorized a recount. The recount was to have taken place on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Results from the recount will be posted on Facebook.com/ LennoxIndependent. In other action at Monday night’s meeting: • The board accepted the resignations of Emily Witte, Lennox 5th grade teacher, and Ashley Martin, Lennox 3rd grade teacher.
• The board hired Amanda Kruse, 1st grade Lennox teacher; Machel McVey, 3rd grade Lennox teacher; Dustin McLouth, 5th grade Lennox teacher and MS girls basketball and MS football; Greg Bryan, MS science teacher and assistant FB coach. • The transfer of Kristen Hardie from Lennox 5th grade to Lennox 3rd grade was approved. • The board was informed that it would cost $4,000 to professionally appraise the Chancellor School. They approved allowing three taxpayers to conduct the appraisal.
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