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Drought affects early harvest yields BY WENDY SWEETER REPORTER
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of Lincoln and Turner counties in southeast South Dakota continue to see exceptional drought conditions. With the continued absence of significant rainfall in the area, producers started harvest nearly a month in advance of a normal year. And some, like Phil Smit, who farms east of Davis, have finished corn and soybean harvest for 2012. For the first time, Smit, like many others in South Dakota, combined corn before beans. “I don’t think I’ve ever done corn first,” he said. Fellow farmer Steve Sinning of Lennox, said he has started and finished harvesting his corn and thinks he will finish on soybeans by the end of the week. “We are easily, easily about a month early,” Sinning said. Both Smit and Sinning said that yields are significantly less than an average year. Sinning said the average yield he sees on corn is 130-150 bushels per acre. This year most of his fields were about 60-70 bushels. The corn has been coming out dry too at 12 percent to 14 percent moisture. Smit reported an average of 40-50 bushels per acre on corn. However, he did say that fields that saw an extra half-inch to an inch of rain this summer came out a little better at about 85 bushels. The surprising thing for Smit was that the test weight on his corn was still 60 pounds.
Steve Sinning combines soybeans south of Lennox Sept. 29. Soybeans are coming out very dry with 7 percent to 9 percent moisture. Yields are also low for soybeans at 10-20 bushels per acre. Aside from his crops, Smit said his cattle are feeling the effects of the drought. “Our cattle are not satisfied with the silage, basically because there’s no corn in it,” he said.
SDSU Extension climate field specialist Laura Edwards said the lack of rain during the summer has done its damage to crops. “Most of the major impacts of the summer have come and gone with the damage done to crops,” Edwards said. “There are some current concerns with planting winter wheat.” While it has been a couple of
years since Smit has planted winter wheat, he said other farmers in the area do not see good things for the crop this year. “A big thing is winter wheat. That is pretty much non-existent. Guys aren’t seeding it. I’ve heard guys are sending their seed back,” Smit said. Edwards said the main ongoing issue in the state is the soil
moisture and lack of recovery in soil moisture. “Without changes to improve soil moisture conditions across the state, we will be at higher risk for dryness impacts next year,” Edwards said. “Some time to recover exists this fall. But time is running out climatologically to get much precipitation.” ■ HARVEST, page 3
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by two kids, this year by 30.” Several options Mayer gave would be to add on to the existing middle school, stating that it would alleviate the middle school growth issue, but not address the Lennox Elementary needs of the future. He also shared a vision for long range solution; to build a middle school over at the high school site. Mayer said, “There is land there. We would look at classrooms not a gym. A dozen classrooms at the minimum. I don’t know what that would be in dollars and cents, but we’d have to go to
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the people for that.” Mayer suggested creating a planning committee to begin the process. He said, “I think some action needs to be taken, Alan and I have had some discussion on this.” He suggested three citizens, three board members, and staff - which would be appointed by Mayer. Board member Sandy Poppenga said, “The sooner we start talking about it the more time the communities have to process it.” ■ SCHOOL BOARD, page 3
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of Uyuni I have seen. Endless amounts of blinding whiteness. In the salt flats the guide constantly reminded was one of the us to apply most unique sunscreen natural wonders with the in all of South harsh rays America- the beating Salar de Uyuni. down around History: tens 12,000 feet of thousands of elevation of years ago and no southwest reminder John’s Journey Bolivia was was needed John Pribnow covered by to utilize an inland sea sunglasses. hundreds of feet deep. Time Taking off the sunglasses made happened and the sea dried one’s eyes squint until shut up leaving behind over four from the sun above and white thousand square miles of reflection coming from below, remarkably flat land covered by and optical illusions are ripe due a solid salt crust. In some places to the white flatness of the terrain the salt crust is meters thick and (see photo). Rainy season brings in some places just centimeters a different atmosphere to the salt thick. Beneath all that salt flats with large portions beneath is half the world’s reserve of six feet of water or more. lithium, a valuable ingredient of The salt desert is only part of electric batteries. The lithium the natural beauty of the area, is present in liquid brine that however. The thought of South sometimes appears where one America often brings to mind attempts to drive and leaves the warm temperature, but I assure group stuck for three hours. I you that is not always the case— personally vouch for its potential one morning, when lodging was to entrap an unsuspecting touring around 16,000 feet of elevation, jeep. I was rudely awakened to being Mineral-rich Bolivia has able to see my own breath at been exploited time and again temperatures in the twenties. over its history by corporations Later that morning I warmed extracting its natural mineral my hands in the nearby crater abundance, but with the lithium and its geothermal geysers. Bolivia’s current administration The region is peppered with is so staunchly against potential volcanoes, not all of which foreign extraction of the mineral are of the “inactive” category. that no mining is being done, Mountains and volcanoes were whatsoever. The balance is mostly snow-covered at the top, delicate between guarding and at the bottom many were against exploitation and slowing complemented by multi-colored potential economic progress. lagoons populated by flamingos. In my short life experience, The lagoons were invariably a sunny day after a snowstorm shallow and the ones that hosted in the barren fields of the flamingos smelled like a flock of Midwestern countryside is the big birds lived there. most similar thing to the salt flats As always, what made
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the experience especially memorable were the people in my tour group. The four others all spoke French, leaving me the odd one out in that respect, but they all spoke some level of English also. Suyana was a half-Bolivian Swiss gal visiting family around the country. Silvian and Bridget were a married couple from Quebec taking a month off from life to see Peru and Bolivia. The Frenchman Hervé was a professional travel photographer capturing the Salar. The combination of personalities along with our Bolivian tour guide, Lucio, and Rubén, the driver, made an unforgettable experience. It took contributions
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School Board forms Drought affects early harvest yields fect some purchases on his farm. (drought) will have some effect planning committee for “There’s some things I was because Sioux Falls and the Sinning shares the worry on going to replace and upgrade vicinity and the communities moisture will be available long term growth solutions what and I think a lot of people will, all around are ag-orientated so I next spring. ■ HARVEST, from page 1
■ SCHOOL BOARD, from page 1
It was decided that board members Mary Peters, Poppenga and Board President Alan Rops would serve on the committee. In other business it was approved to pay the assistant Cross Country coach, who has been volunteering up until now. Board members agreed that with 32 kids going out for Cross Country it should be a paid position. The scoreboard presentation was listed under action items as well, Activities Director Rich Luther introduced Don Hanson, a Daktronics Representative. Hanson presented several options to the Board. Although the handout was not given to those in attendance; Hanson explained the options as a scoreboard/message board for the gymnasium as well as a scoreboard/message board for the football field. Hanson said, “It is great for statistics, messages, game information, for people who don’t hear very well, player fouls.” He added that other schools use the message boards for graduations, parent teacher conferences, and more. The pricing Hanson showed the school board did not include the physical structure at the football field. He said that could be $10,000 to $20,000 additional, stressing the idea of finding a local contractor to help with it. Installation for the message center for the gym would require a local electrician and local contractor as well. When asked if the current football scoreboard structure could be re-used, Hanson said only if replaced with the same size board. He said the one in the proposal was twice the size of the current board. Poppenga mentioned $80,000 then as the total cost with installation for the football scoreboard in the proposal. Board member, Nancy Nelson said, “So we are looking at getting advertisers to help fund this project? Do we get sponsors and then determine how much we have available?” Hanson said that Daktronics charges a fee for this process, selling the sponsorships, but later in the meeting, said, “If we have to travel, we will attach a fee, if the intern does it we will not.” Hanson said typically a price is set for the advertising and then they
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go to the people. He said, “We talk about running ads before the games, we try not to disrupt the game. We see how you want it done. Matt would come down — we will help you with it if you buy our equipment. No one writes a check until next spring.” Nelson said, “I understand the need for the football scoreboard but in the gym I think we need a sound system before we need a display.” Hanson said, “We do have sound, nothing is cheap if you want good quality, we could generate enough to pay for a sound system too. We can see if we can make it work. Rops said, From a board perspective, we need to decide if want advertisers in our venues.” He added, “Look at the major league parks… You get inundated with flash and dash and all this stuff - instead of going to watch a game. From my perspective.” Luther explained that part of this process was talking to someone on the Booster Club who had done a project like this before. He said, “She had good contacts, and discussed some things, although with no commitments. We need to replace the football one, and it depends on how much do you want to upgrade. Hanson said, “Most of these are paid for with financing. Some schools take it out of capital outlay, businesses will not write a $10,000 or $20,000 check up front.” Rops said, “We have to replace that board, it’s our cost anyway. We have to provide a serviceable board for the activities we provide.” Approval was given for Marsha and Rich to go out and try to get sponsorships. Hanson added, “Then we can come back and give you a proposal. We will not sign contracts.” Rops made sure to clarify, saying, “We are not talking tax dollars here, but talking sponsorship dollars.” Also approved was the participation in Health Occupation for Students of America, known as HOSA. Rops explained the program as another tool to identify kids who are interested in going into medical careers. Lennox fast-pitch softball was approved as a club sport. An open enrollment was approved as presented. An executive session followed to disuses student matters, personnel matters and pricing strategies.
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“I think subsoil moisture, there will be none,” Sinning said. “There’s absolutely nothing left. That’s a big concern. It’s going to take a wet winter to start replenishing it.” A big decision producers like Smit and Sinning have to make this fall is whether to proceed as usual with their farming practices or alter them. Sinning plans to go ahead as usual with his fall fertilizing and fall tillage methods. Smit plans to apply fertilizer but to cut back on that. He also plans to do some tillage but do a light workup of the soil instead of deep tillage. “A guy wants to ridge it up a little bit in case we do get some snow or we could have a wet spring and then we’d really be in trouble, if you don’t try and follow your normal practices a little bit,” Smit said. “A guy’s got to have faith and hope for next year so you’ve got to try and do something.” So far Sinning does not think the drought has had a large impact on the community thus far, but it could if the drought continues. He thinks it may af-
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LACF Grants awarded to local organizations Four grants totaling $2,400 were awarded at the annual Lennox Area Community Fund meeting on Sept. 25. Mrg Simon, president of the LACF, and Dick Stone, treasurer, presented the grants. Tina Buhta accepted the grant for ACTION (Achieving Community Togetherness in Our Neighborhoods). Buhta explained that the group has been making improvements to West Evergreen Park (located at 4th and Cleveland in Lennox). The grant funds will be used to purchase nets that can be used for soccer in the summer and hockey in the winter. Librarian Lorraine Nordmann and assistant librarian Priscilla Buskohl and Library Board President Laurel Shaffer accepted the award for the Lennox Community Library. The funds will be used to purchase a laminator. Karen Ketcham accepted the grant for the Middle School Performance Plus, an after school tutorial program. Ketcham explained that the program helps to guide students to a more successful academic experience.
The Olde Towne Dinner Theatre of Worthing was the fourth grant recipient. Those winning door prizes (plants or silver dollars) were: Tina Buhta, Laurel Shaffer, Deb Schmidt, Lorraine Nordmann, Helen Sweeter and Darren Ellwein. Don Sweeter was the auctioneer for the evening’s live auction. Funds raised help support the fund-raising efforts of the LACF committee. Various items were auctioned off - from home-grown melons to an overnight stay at Steeverhouse Bed and Breakfast. The Lennox Area Community Fund is a permanent endowment established to benefit civic and charitable causes in the Lennox, Chancellor and Worthing area. The LACF committee works tirelessly to raise funds. Each year the interest made by the fund is returned back to the community in the form of grants. Donations are tax-deductible and may be made to Lennox Area Community Fund Treasurer, c/o Valley Exchange Bank, PO Box 19, Lennox, SD 57039.
est Prairie Lutheran Church recently installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the entry to the church as a means of providing rural residents of the area with a potentially life-saving device. A grant from the LACF in 2011 helped make this purchase possible. Located between Lennox and Worthing, the members West Prairie Church is located at 28155 SD Hwy 115. of the church felt rhythmias of ventricular fibrillason to use. According to Bittner it was necessary tion and ventricular tachycardia and Roach, the congregation has to have an AED “due to [the] in a patient. It is able to treat the been given a brief demonstration length of arrival time of emerpatient through defi brillation, the on how to use the AED, making gency help, aging members, and application of electrical therapy everyone more familiar with this [the] church’s rural setting,” to stop the arrhythmia, allowing lifesaving tool. They summed said Michelle Bittner and Julie the heart to reestablish an effecup by saying “Thank you for Roach, committee members who tive rhythm. the grant which enabled us to spearheaded the effort. The AED The AED provides simple aupurchase this most useful and is a portable electronic device dio and visual commands, makneeded piece of equipment.” that automatically diagnoses the ing it simple for the average perpotentially life threatening ar-
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Past students of Nelson Rural School District #34 enjoyed an All-School Reunion on Sept. 16. Students pictured above include (from front to back, left to right): Orwin Fodness, Arlo Larson, Vince Fodness, David Hovrud, Patty (Fossum) Sinning, David Fodness, Jeanine (Fodness) Tims, Steve Fodness, Ellen (Fossum) Eddy, Dean Bossman, Cleo Mae (Fodness) Poppens, Keith Bossman, Virgil Fodness, Brian Beck, Darlene (Caldwell) Jacobson, Vivian (Sweeter) Eitriem, Betty (Fodness) Beeners, Harlan Fischer, Elaine (Sweeter) Farmer, Bill Beck, Norma (Farmer) Reiners, Jeff Sweeter, Lowane (Fodness) Bossman, Faye (Anderson) Boom, Don Sweeter, Joyce (Stubsten) Schrepel, Dorothy (Sweeter) Van Bockern and Dale Renner.
Nelson #34 students enjoy all-school reunion Pumpkins, apples, and pencils were the settings at the tables at West Prairie Church on Sept. 16 for the Nelson Rural School District No. 34 all-school reunion. The reunion started off with a moment of silence for loved ones lost, the Pledge of Allegiance, and table Grace. Everyone feasted on pork loin sandwiches, fresh fruit, corn, scallop potatoes, spring salad, pickles, cake, ice cream, bars, coffee and lemonade. A short program was put on by former teacher JoAnn Lappegard, with the singing of “God Bless America,” “The Hokie Pokie,” and “Little Tom Tinker.” Some history and short quotes from former teachers about subjects that they recalled from years past at Nelson #34 was shared. Group, class and teacher pictures were taken. People enjoyed a day of reminiscing old memories of days gone past. The event was very well attended by 70-80 people. Former teachers in attendance were Alene Wiebesiek, Charlotte Smit, Deloris Nelson, Dorothy Schnose, JoAnn Lappegard and Laura Schmidt. Others in attendance came from Alcester, Beresford, Canton, Centerville, Davis, Lennox, Madison, Mitchell, Sioux Falls and Worthing areas and Park City, Utah.
Former teachers enjoyed the recent Nelson Rural School reunion. Pictured (left to right) are: Charlotte Smit, JoAnn Lappegard, Laura Schmidt, Dorothy Schnose, Alene Wiebesiek and Deloris Nelson. The attendees would like to extend a big thank you to Dean Bossman and all his helpers that planned the reunion. “Thanks for a job well-done,” said Laura Schmidt.
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The Lincoln County Extension clubs will hold their annual Holiday Fair on Oct. 20 at the Worthing Legion Hall. Registration for the event will be at 1 p.m. and the program will begin at 1:30. This year the program will consist of a reenactment of the musical play, “Memories” written by Doris Stensland of Canton, South Dakota. This play was written and first presented in May of 1972. Then the show went on the road and was given at the CFEL state meeting, CFEL district meeting in Flandreau, at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Sioux Falls and at the Canton Corn Festival. It includes many songs and scenes down through the years as Cy and Miranda, the Lazy Farmer and his wife, reminisce about days gone by and their own favorite ‘memories’ through the years of their marriage. The audience will join in the old songs as the scenes unfold in a picture frame on stage. The scenes will be enacted by members of the Extension clubs. Come join them as they sing, listen to solos and a Barbershop quartet while enjoying the ‘pictures’ of the past. There will also be a silent auction, used book sale, door prizes and refreshments. There will be a registration fee of $3.
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Phase I completed for school improvement project Phase I of the school improvement project has been completed, reported Worthing City Administrator Jeff Tanner. Phase I included three blocks of water lines—two blocks on 2nd St between Juniper and Louise, and one block on Juniper between 2nd and 3rd.—and 1 block of sewer line, on 3rd St. between Cedar and Juniper. Compaction testing has passed and the gravel roads graded.
The City will bid the next phase of the project in February or March with work to begin after school is out for the year. That phase will include streets, curb and gutter and storm sewer. Tanner also said that he is working with the utility companies to go underground with the street lights. “It will give the area a more modern look,” he said.
General Election to be held Nov. 6 Candidates are campaigning hard for the General Election, which is just a few weeks away. Voters in the Worthing precinct will be voting at a different polling place this November. Lincoln County has requested the use of the Worthing Community Center as the polling place for primary and general elections. The Worthing Commissioners have approved the change. Previously, the polling place was in the Worthing Elementary School. The date for the General Election 2012 is Nov. 6, 2012. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Besides voting for the presidential electors, voters will also vote for a United States Representative—Democrat Matt Varilek will face incumbent Republican Kristi Noem. Matt McGovern, Democrat; Kristie Fiegen, Republican; and Russell Clark, Libertarian will vie for the six-year term Public Utilities Commissioner. Nick Nemec, Democrat and Chris Nelson, Republican will vie for the four-year term PU Commissioner. Worthing voters will also weigh in on the State Senator for District 16. Michael O’Connor, Democrat, will face Dan Lederman, Republican, for that position. On the State Representative side, running for two open seats are Ann Tornberg, Democrat; Stanley Jacobson, Democrat; Jim Bolin, Republican; and Patty Miller, Republican. Worthing voters will also help decide who will represent them at the Lincoln County Commission. Running for that seat is Andrew Larsgaard, Democrat, and David Gillespie, incumbent Republican. Several ballot issues are also on the election ballot this year—four Constitutional Amendments, an Initiated Measure, and two Referred Laws. The Constitutional Amendments include: Amendment M, regarding certain provisions relating to corporations; Amendment N, repealing certain reimbursement restrictions for travel by legislators to and from a legislative session; Amendment O, changing the method for distributions from the cement plant trust fund; and Amendment P, adding balanced budget requirements. Initiated Measure 15 was proposed by petition for submission
to the voters. This measure would increase state general sales and use taxes for additional K-12 public education and Medicaid funding. Referred Law 14 is an Act to establish the Large Project Development fund. Referred Law 16 is an education reform act to establish a teacher scholarship program; create a program for math and science teacher bonuses; create a program for teacher merit bonuses; mandate a uniform teacher and principal evaluation system; and eliminate state requirements for teacher tenure. The full text of the ballot issues can be found in this week’s issue of The Lennox Independent, available at Blue Sky Junction. A sample ballot will also be published in the Independent prior to the election.
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Available toppings; Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Beef, Garlic Chicken, Bacon, Onion, Mushrooms, Green Olives, Black Olives, Green Peppers & Pineapple
SPECIALTY PIZZA “THE BIG MEAT” Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon & Beef 9” - $6.00 12” - 10.50 16” - 13.25 “THE OTIS COMBO” Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Beef, Green Olives, Black Olives, Onions, Mushrooms, & Green Peppers 9” - $7.00 12” - $11.00 16” - $15.00 “HAWAIIAN” Canadian Bacon & Pineapple 9” - $5.25 12” - $9.25 16” - $11.50
WINGS
“BACON CHEESEBURGER” Beef, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese & topped with Dill Pickle Slices 9” - $6.00 12” - 10.50 16” - $13.25 “CHICKEN ALFREDO” Garlic Chicken, Alfredo Sauce & Mushrooms 9” - 6.25 12” - $10.75 16” - $13.50 “BUFFALO CHICKEN” Garlic Chicken, Ranch Sauce base & topped Frank’s Hot Sauce 9” -$6.50 12” - $11.00 16” - $13.75
*6, 10 & 20 pc. wing orders are single sauce only. 50 & 100 pc. can be in 10 increments per sauce minimum. *Add $.50 per wing to any order not listed. *Wings with no sauce (Naked) are same price. *Dipping sauce, such as, but not limited to, Ranch or Bleu Cheese, are $.50 each.
BONELESS WINGS
6 pc. - $4.00 6 pc. - $4.50 10 pc. - $5.75 10 pc. - $6.25 20 pc. - $9.75 20 pc. - $10.25 50 pc. - $21.25 50 pc. - $25.00 100 pc. - $35.00 100 pc. - $40.00 Call for special pricing on larger orders. Available sauces include, but not limited to: Buffalo Style, BBQ, Teriyaki, Sweet Chili, Honey Mustard, Cajun Spice (Dry Rub), Carolina Gold, Bourbon, Garlic Parmesan & Sesame Ginger PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PRICES INCLUDE SALES TAX OF 7% - Sept. 2012
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Junior High football season in full swing The seventh grade football team took on Harrisburg at home on Tuesday, Sept. 11 with Lennox falling 22-14 to the Tigers. For the seventh graders, Josh Van Houten threw one touchdown Pictured above: Seventh grader Addison Stubbe blocks to Tadan Wil- the defender on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the Orioles game son. The Ori- against Harrisburg. The Orioles will take on Dakota oles got their Valley at home on Tuesday, Sept. 18. other touchdown on a Holdyn Breck run. The eighth grade football team had a nail-biter of a game against Harrisburg with the eighth graders falling 16-14 in overtime to the Tigers. Cole Halouska scored a passing touchdown for the Orioles and Braedon Wallenstein rushed for a long touchdown in the game. Brock Stein scored a two point conversion during regulation to force overtime. Coaching the Junior High this season are Mike Fodness and Chris Sattler. The team was scheduled to play Dakota Valley on Tuesday Sept. 18.
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Elementary students focus on trustworthiness Worthing Elementary is incorporating the Character Counts pillars into their curriculum and everyday living. “Each month we will focus on one pillar. The first pillar that we focused on was the pillar of Trustworthiness,” said Worthing Principal Kym Johnston. Trustworthiness consists of these concepts: • Be honest—don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable—do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal—stand by your family, friends, and country Students who were selected as “trustworthy” in their classrooms are pictured at right: (left to right) Grace Schroeder (4th), Grace Edwards (2nd), Josie Stucky (5th), (back) Ryan Vest (3rd), Jack Aasheim (Kdgn) and Dayne Moeller (1st).
Flu shots being offered for students
LWC Middle School to hold fundraising event
The Lennox School District will be offering flu shots to students on October 22 at Lennox and Worthing Elementary, on October 25 at Lennox Middle and High School.
On Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Lennox Worthing Chancellor Middle School fundraising event will be held. The Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show event will feature shopping, bake sale, food and Oriole Spiritwear. The event will take place at the LWC middle school gym with all proceeds benefiting LWC middle school.
The school is asking each student for a $1 donation to help cover the administrative costs (alcohol swabs, bandaids, and syringes) for the flu shot clinic.
Pictured above is the Lennox seventh grade football team taking on Harrisburg. Quarterback Josh VanHouten hands the ball off to Holdyn Breck.
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AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Magdalen Catholic Church
Lennox went for the gold and wasn’t disappointed during September’s Homecoming activities. Coronation provided gold-winning entertainment and the crowning of Homecoming Queen Amber Kost and Marshal Carl Lang. The cross country boys took top honors at the Big 8 Conference Meet and the Oriole volleyball team defeated West Central during Homecoming week. The sun shone on Friday’s parade and on the Oriole football team, who defeated the Vermillion Tanagers, 40-0.
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