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Worthing hires Brion Kimball as new Police Chief Worthing Commissioners have hired a new Police Chief. Brion Kimball was sworn in on March 25 and began serving the community the very next day. Kimball, originally from Sioux Falls, was most recently Police Chief for the City of Centerville. Mayor Eric Saugstad thanked Lincoln County Deputies Scott Gaalswyk and Travis Johns for serving as the City’s police force in the absence of a police chief. They will continue to work for Worthing on a part-time basis as needed. The meeting opened on Monday night with public Worthing Mayor Eric Saugstad (right) welcomed Brion Kimball to the community after speaking. Kimberly Wells spoke to swearing him in as the new Police Chief.
State Rep. Patty Miller resigns; Governor invites public input PIERRE, SD – State Rep. Patty Miller has resigned from her seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Miller, a Republican from McCook Lake, represents District 16. She has served in the state House since 2011. District 16 includes all of the Union County, and southern and eastern portions of Lincoln County, including the cities of Worthing, Canton, Beresford and Hudson. “I thank Rep. Miller for her service,” Gov. Dennis Daugaard said. Miller’s resignation, effective immediately, is for personal reasons. The resignation creates a vacancy that will be filled by gubernatorial appointment, and the Governor is asking members of the public to nominate candidates to fill the position. “My priority in filling this vacancy is to find a legislator who will be a strong representative for the people of District 16,” Gov. Daugaard said. “That is why I am asking the public to nominate candidates as I make this decision.” Those wishing to offer nominations should contact Will Mortenson in the Office of the Governor at 605-773-5999. Nominations should include the candidate’s name, current address, telephone number, and relevant background information. The Governor expects to fill the vacancy by the late spring or early summer.
not to discourage people who have dogs, but to have an ordinance in place that could be enforced when necessary. Saugstad asked that the ordinance be put on the agenda for the next meeting. “Once we adopt, we’ll come up with a fee schedule,” he said, adding that he was thinking of a threetiered fee. “This is not meant to be heavy-handed,” he added. “This is a dog-loving community. The enforcement officer would have some discretion.” “This is not meant to be a burden on dog owners, but a courtesy to neighbors,” Saugstad stated. Doug Kitzler also spoke
during the public comment portion of the meeting. He asked the commissioners if they had an emergency preparedness plan in place. Commissioner Carrie McDannel confirmed that the City did have an emergency management policy in place, but added that it should be put on an upcoming agenda to review. Jon Fischer, of Stockwell Engineers, was on hand to update the Commission on the School Improvement Project,phase 2. He said the DENR comments were incorporated in the plans and they were waiting for the State DOT regarding the community access funding. ■ POLICE CHIEF, page 3
Ready…set…go Worthing Easter egg hunt a success
On Saturday, Mar. 23 the Worthing school gym was turned into a field of Easter eggs as area children were invited to participate in the Easter egg hunt. Pictured above: children ages 5-7 race to gather Easter eggs during the event. At right: Olivia Wallenstein, 16 months, and her mom look for Easter eggs. Below: Second cousins Ethan Eitreim, 4, Emmitt Odland, 3, and Bode Sweeter, 2, watch the 5-7 year olds get ready to gather eggs.
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the commissioners regarding the noise complaint against her dog. She said that a plastic device was found on Mar. 3 in her yard; she assumed it was a recording device. Officer Gaalswyk explained that it was actually a device that emitted a high pitch sound that was supposed to discourage a dog from barking. Wells believed that she rectified the situation with the dog by keeping her dog inside and felt that her neighbor was harassing her by coming to the city and complaining. Mayor Saugstad explained that the commission was looking at strengthening the ordinance and penalties,
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f you know memes, is the tidal pool near the you are currently Jefferson Memorial (your picturing a bearded correspondent’s personal man wielding a favorite local monument). sword and cape hunkerMassive hordes of people ing down for a murderous have converged on the onslaught nation’s of some sort capital or other. city in Residents of order Washington, to take D.C. feel that in the man’s pain. beautiful This weeksight. At end, as best I work on can observe, Thursmarks the day I unofficial noted John’s Journey beginning of the John Pribnow the very long busiertourist seathanson in the nation’s capital. average morning commute Cherry blossoms kick it off on the subway, and my by coming into bloom late coworkers, who mostly in March. These trees are reside in neighboring Arnot native to North Amerlington, Virginia, guffawed. ica. Indeed, they were a “Get used to it,” was the political gift given by Japan general attitude. There are to the United States in many positives about living the early 1900’s to comin a globally iconic city, but memorate the burgeoning the crowds of tourists are friendship between the two probably not one of them. countries. Saturday’s weather The main viewing site was pristine, and I was in
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Eastern Market, strolling through stands full of artisan handiwork and fresh produce (and maybe taking in a freshly baked pretzel), before I decided to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the Mall. I should have braced myself. The celebration of the weekend, other than cherry blossoms, was for kites. Between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, the Mall was full of people and the air above the Mall was full of kites. Little whippersnappers had their first kite-flying experiences with the cheap version picked up at the local store, while experts had exquisite creations soaring high above. Hundreds darted this way and that. I saw a forty-foot-long Chinese-style dragon, a pirate ship, and a fighter jet. I saw a perturbed fowl and a happy feline. I saw squares and I saw tubes. I saw more kites on Saturday than the rest of my life
combined. And I saw tourists. “Which way is the metro?” “Which exit do I take for such-and-such restaurant?” I felt like I had a sign plastered to my forehead that said something like, “Ask this guy a question, if you have one.” If only they were to know that twelve months ago I was living in South Dakota, and six months ago I was somewhere in Colombia. Confession time. I grumbled about the tourists like I was some grizzled native. Upon reflection, however, I realize how lucky I am to be living in what many consider a destination. The weekend’s proverbial cherry on top was my run on Sunday, which took me down “embassy row,” seeing political representation of countries from Uzbekistan to India. So, with the addition of tourists and all, I hesitate not to declare my affection for this city.
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THE WORTHING ENTERPRISE/APRIL 2013 EXPLORING SOUTH DAKOTA
A Scoundrel and a Saint BY KATIE HUNHOFF
EDITOR AT SOUTH DAKOTA MAGAZINE
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he homes of two territorial governors still stand in South Dakota, the Mellette house in Watertown and the Pennington house in Yankton, now home to South Dakota Magazine. Both are stately, attractive Italianate brick houses but they housed very different men with different ideas on how the territory should be governed. The Pennington house was built in 1875 by John L. Pennington, a carpetbagger ap-
pointed by President Grant. Pennington’s predecessor John Burbank spent more of his term in Washington than he did in Dakota Territory. Yankton was mostly a clapboard town. Pennington’s two-story building, made from locally manufactured soft brick, is a humble abode compared to the Victorian mansions built just a few years later in Yankton but it has stood the test of time. Pennington's character was tested when the territorial legislature established Custer, Lawrence and Pennington counties in the Black Hills. Pennington had authorization to appoint officials for the new counties, and he promptly gave jobs to his Yankton cronies rather than West River locals. As expected, there was uproar, especially when the new appointees stayed in Yankton rather than relocating west. To make matters worse, he then chose Sheridan over Rapid City as the capital of his namesake county. Rumors abounded that he had stake in the Sheridan town site, which fueled even more resentment. Locally elected officials soon replaced Pennington's friends, but the governor’s reputation was tarnished. William A. Howard succeeded him in 1878. Five years later, Yankton lost the territorial capital to Bismarck in large part because of the cronyism practiced in the river city. Nine years later, Arthur C. Mellette became the last territorial governor. His integrity was beyond reproach. In fact, Mellette actively campaigned for statehood for Dakota Territory and spend $16,000 of his own money traveling to Washington to lobby the cause. Mellette was successful and became our first governor. He faced hard times immediately as the state was crippled by a drought that hung on for years. He traveled east again, at his own expense, to raise money from charities. One trip raised almost $40,000 and all dona-
tions went directly to needy families. He spent $3,600 of his own money to manage the funds. After serving two terms, Mellette decided not to seek re-election in 1893. His health was failing and he was devastated after his eldest son, Wylie, committed suicide during a fit of delirium from typhoid fever. The last tragedy came in 1895 when Mellette's good friend, State Treasurer William Walter Taylor, stole $300,000 from public funds and fled to South America. Because Mellette served as bondsman for Taylor, he was legally required to pay for the thievery. Worse, Mellette felt betrayed and personally responsible. He handed over all his money and property, including his fine new home in Watertown. Taylor was eventually caught, but Mellette was never repaid. Broke, homeless and betrayed, the Mellettes moved to Kansas. Mellette died on May 25, 1896. His wife, Maggie, fulfilled her husband's wish by returning him to South Dakota for burial. Thousands paid respects as he lay in state at Watertown's Arcade Hotel and for his burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. At the funeral, Mellette's last statement as governor was recalled: "May God bless the people of South Dakota and their children forever and make them all worthy representatives of a great and grand state." After Pennington's term as territorial governor he stayed in Yankton and started the Weekly Telegram. He opposed dividing Dakota Territory into two states and in 1891 returned to the South. He died in Anniston, Alabama and is buried nearby in the Oxford Cemetery. Pennington met many historic figures at the foot of his black walnut stairway in his house; riverboat captains, military officers and Indian chiefs. If you're interested in visiting a piece of territorial history, we'd be happy to give you a tour of our magazine publishing office. You may also tour the Mellette House, which is preserved by local historians in Watertown and open to the public. The house features a beautiful circular wood stairway that was built in Minnesota and brought by train. Our territorial governors lived far from perfect lives but they built a foundation for our state that still serves us today. Katie Hunhoff is the editor of South Dakota Magazine, a bi-monthly publication about life and culture in South Dakota. For more information or to subscribe, visit www.SouthDakotaMagazine.com.
ardening. we weren’t ready to even sive, so a couple of hints Don’t throw out last year’s You either begin thinking about the here. Buy in bulk when seed, that is money down a love it, or next year, but the comyou can and save some to gopher hole, and who can hate it. You panies are panting at our plant next year or work afford that. either have time for it, or doorstep to receive our orout a deal with a friend to We obviously buy in your good intentions end der. My suggestion, pile it split an order. You will be bulk. In order to get the up in a mass away until absolutely AMAZED at varieties we like, we have of weeds January. how very expensive those to order in January so that because Then pull little packets honestly were we don’t end up in a maze you can’t it out when you compare it to of back orders or seeds get to it. when you buying in bulk. In most in- that they just plain ran out Or maybe have time stances seeds can be saved of. I know, it is April, so you don’t to truly and used the next year as in other words don’t wait have the long as you keep them in a to get your seed, next time HomeGrowin’ think right type about cool, dry place. Glass jars you are shopping pick up Gail & Dave Strasser of growing your plan. or airtight plastic containwhat you need or get on conditions Pictures ers work great. line to that seed company and soil, and you end up are great and many seed If you have questions and get your order in. with nothing for your companies have on-line about seed viability, you Next column? Hmlabor. catalogues so you can look can scatter a few seeds on mmm, maybe we will talk Welcome to our world! up their products and see damp paper towels, roll about planting potatoes. Dave and I are NOT Masinformation and great them up so the seeds don’t ter Gardeners, we grew pictures. If you order from touch each other, place in [Editor’s note: We’d like up on the farm tending a seed catalogue, circle the a plastic bag and set in a to welcome Dave and Gail our family gardens, and picture of what you chose warm sunny place. Check Strasser of The Harvest to entered produce as our and keep the catalogues in about 3-4 days to see our roster of local colum4-H projects at the fair. for ordering the next year if anything has started to nists in The Lennox IndeIt grew into an adult love so you can remember sprout and then daily after pendent. They will be with of digging in the dirt that what you planted. When that to see if your seeds us throughout the garden at times has gotten out of you buy from the local have made it though the season, offering us tips and control and we wonder hardware or big box store, year. Also there are many advice on gardening. The what we are doing!!! save the seed packets as websites that contain charts Strassers are well-known in It is our intention to a reminder of what you about which seeds can be the area for the scrumptious periodically have garden bought. Items that didn’t held over for planting a home-grown vegetables hints, experiences and work should somewhere year later. There is some that they sell throughout suggestions for you in this along the way be noted so disagreement from site to the season at The Harvest, column. We are NOT you don’t waste money the site, but a few only last a located just north of Lennox experts and those who are, next year. year, and some they claim on Highway 17.] may cringe at what we sugI know seeds are expen- can last up to 10 years. gest or talk about. When The Independent contacted Contact Information: us to do this we hesitated, By Phone: 605.647.2284 By Mail: PO Box 76, but figured with all the By Fax: 605.647.2218 Lennox, SD 57039 questions we receive at our By E-mail: for news items: editor@lennoxnews.com e stand on a daily basis, why Published once a month. for advertising: kelli@lennoxnews.com not address some of those things via the paper, so Debbie Schmidt ....................................................Publisher here it goes. Neighborhood Newspapers brought to you by: Kelli Bultena .................... Editor and Advertising Manager 116 S. MAIN This first conversation Anne Homan .................................................. Sports Editor LENNOX, SD with you is about seeds. 57036 Our catalogues started Wendy Sweeter ...................................................... Reporter coming this year in OctoThe Lennox Independent is the official newspaper for the Lennox School © 2013 The Worthing Enterprise. All photographs, articles, and advertisements are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without permission from The Worthing Enterprise. ber. Amazing as it seems, District 41-4, Cities of Lennox and Worthing, and Lincoln County.
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Animal noise disturbing local residents Worthing hires Brion Kimball as new Police Chief BY WENDY SWEETER
The Worthing City Commission discussed many topics at its March 11 meeting. From city ordinances, to rezoning, to citywide rummages, the commission also had second readings on two building code items. Worthing resident Derek Farley presented ideas to review the city’s disturbance of the peace by animals ordinance. He has recently become disturbed by animal noise in his neighborhood and registered a complaint with authorities. Farley said the current ordinance only involves impounding the offensive animal when the animal’s owner cannot be located. It does not have any recourse if the owner is home when the animal is making noise. He added there is no penalty for the offending party. Mayor Eric Saugstad assured Farley he was not alone in being disturbed by noises in the city. “You are not the only person who has come to me about noise violations across the city. It’s a citywide issue,” Saugstad said. The commission entertained ideas Farley had for amending the ordinance. Farley would like to see a log kept of noise complaints, followed by a written letter to the offending party and eventually a monetary fine. During new business, the commission discussed the animal noise ordinance further and hoped to have further amendment suggestions by the March 25 meeting. The city commission entertained discussion on the rezoning request for the parcel of land located on the southeast corner of Louise Avenue. The request is to rezone the lot from residential single family to general business. Peter Bendorf, attorney for Mackintosh Enterprises, the people who own the lot, spoke on behalf of his clients. He asked the commissioners to approve the rezoning and to name the structure on the lot as nonconforming use so that the building could never be used for business and only be used as a residence for one year. After much discussion about what should be done with the rezoning and how to address the structure on the lot, Darren VanHouten, public utilities commissioner, moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation to rezone the specified lot from residential to general business and labeling the structure as nonconforming use, with the property owner signing an agreement to use the building
as a residence for up to one year if the lot has not been sold. Motion carried on a roll call vote. In the second public hearing of the night, the commission adopted the city official zoning map. Most of the changes to the map were corrections like placing the waterway that is west of Joel Street to its actual location. City administrator Jeff Tanner presented information about the Worthing school improvement project phase 2. He showed the commissioners a schematic that shows street-side parking for a business that could build in the lot south of the school. Tanner said there is no way to know how many spots are needed until a business requests a building permit. The parking spots could affect how crosswalks and signs are placed. The commission approved the second reading of an ordinance repealing ordinance No. 221 and adopting most recent edition of the International Building Code and amendments thereto. The also approved the second reading of an ordinance adopting the most recent edition of International Residential Code and amendments thereto. They also approved the 2012 annual report, February’s vouchers and salaries, and minutes from the Feb. 25 meeting. Worthing resident Brian Bossman let the commission know that Worthing citywide rummages will run May 3-4. This year participants can fill out a sheet of paper that they will send directly to the Lennox Independent. Todd Gannon, public works commissioner, said they will begin working on dust control in May to coincide with graveling, road grading and weather. They will also chip seal Sund, Joel, Jessica and Main streets this year. As for recreation, he reported that last year’s seasonal parks maintenance worker is not coming back but they do have a couple of strong candidates. Worthing is in need of coaches for summer ball and a coaches meeting is March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Worthing Civic Center. Summer signup is March 29 at 7 p.m. at the school. Troy Larson, finance and revenue commissioner, said the Easter egg hunt will be March 23 at 10 a.m. at the Rec Complex. In the event of bad weather, it will be moved to the school gym. More on Worthing Days will come at the next meeting. The commission went into executive session at 8:25 p.m.
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Fischer was hoping to advertise for bids on the project by next week. He is planning for a completion date of Aug. 2 to allow a two week cushion before school starts. There was some discussion about allowing parking in the right of way. Fischer explained that there would need to be a permanent easement for the sidewalk. Fischer also updated the commission on the Safe Routes to School, phase 2 project. They are waiting on the state’s permission to start design. The City of Worthing has been approved for funding for Phase 1 and 2 of the Safe Routes to School projects and are working on an application for phase 3. The State awards the contract for these projects, so the City will have to adjust to their timeline. The commissioners then held a second reading and adoption of the new zoning map for Worthing. Toby Brown, of SECOG, was there to answer questions. The public hearing was held two weeks ago. The Commission hired Matt David as a seasonal parks maintenance worker at $10/hour; upon certification for spraying, $10.50 per hour. Under the commissioner reports: • Troy Larson reported that the Saturday Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success and will no doubt become an annual event. The Firemen’s Soup and Pie Supper was an equal success, he said.
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“Events like this make this a great town to live in,” said Larson. • Darren Van Houten reported that he helped a gentleman turn off the water last weekend so he was able to make repairs. • McDannel reported that she attend the rural fire board meeting; they discussed what other townships are going to do about going after a new truck. • Saugstad thanked the fire department for the soup and pie supper event. He also went to the fire board meeting and agreed that updating trucks will be a definite need for the fire department.
• In Commissioner Gannon’s absence, City Administrator Jeff Tanner laid out the tentative time-line for grading, gravel and dust control. Grading will begin Apr. 5-12, after which gravel will come in, contingent on availability. After a second grading process, Bumble Bee Gibson will be applying dust control. He reminded the commission that they would not apply dust control around the school because they will be paving that street. Three streets are also set to be chip sealed. The street department is hoping money will be left to dosome sealing, repair, and overlay work.
Worthing City Hall Hours Located at 208 South Main Street Mon.—Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Fri.: 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon Phone: (605) 372-4113 Fax: 605-372-2194 Mail: PO Box 277, Worthing, S.D. 57077
CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS Monday, April 22, 2013 and Monday,May 6, 2013 Regular Meeting @ 7 p.m. Each meeting begins at 7 p.m. with the exclusion of special meetings. Meetings are now being held in the Worthing Civic Center (American Legion Building). All meetings are open to the public except for Executive Session, which is used only to discuss legal and personnel issues.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Monday, April 15, 2013 at 6 p.m., Worthing City Hall Planning Commission Meetings: Each meeting begins at 6 p.m. with the exclusion of special meetings. Meetings are held at Worthing City Hall. All meetings are open to the public
Worthing City Officials Eric Saugstad, Mayor: 270-2614, Darren Van Houten, Public Utilities: 212-4908, publicutilities@cityofworthing.com Todd Gannon, Public Works: 254-3229, publicworks@cityofworthing.com Troy Larson, Finance & Revenue: 201-6644, financeandrevenue@cityofworthing.com Carrie McDannel, Public Safety: (605) 941-0665, publicsafety@cityofworthing.com Jeff Tanner, City Administrator: 372-4113, jeff@cityofworthing.com Kay Heiberger, Finance Officer: 372-4113, financeoffficer@cityofworthing.com Jake Sees, Maintenance Lead, 251-4555, jake@cityofworthing.com Marie Albertson, Administrative Assistant/Utility Assistant, marie@cityofworthing.com Jason Schroder, Zoning Administrator: 941-2751
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Services held for Raymond Javers Services were held Friday, March 8 at Germantown Presbyterian Church in Chancellor, South Dakota for Raymond Javers, 90, of Tea, who died Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2013 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls. Officiating during the service was the Rev. Patrick Morgan. Berneta Berens was organist. David Friese was soloist with Ardis Fischer accompanying. Pallbearers were Paul Harms, Glen Harms, Wilbert Javers, Delbert Javers, David Stratmeyer, and Ed Fett. Interment was in the Germantown Cemetery in Chancellor with Military Rites by South Dakota Honor Guard. Raymond Fred Javers was born on July 15, 1922 on a farm northeast of Chancellor, South Dakota, the son of William and Gertie (Straatmeyer) Javers. He grew up near Chancellor attending Dirksen District 4 rural school. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army where he served in the South Pacific theater in World War II until his honorable discharge in 1946. On August 5, 1948, while working as a farm hand, he met Katie Nordmann. On September 21, 1949 the couple was married at Germantown Presbyterian Church. The couple farmed near Worthing, then near Chancellor and later at their current farm near Tea. Raymond was a mechanic, a master at welding and metal fabrication. He also built furniture and later in
life would construct decorative household items at the request of his children. Raymond raised Herford cattle, sheep and was loyal to Allis-Chalmers tractors. He was preceded in death by his favorite dog, Oreo. Raymond was a life long member of Germantown Presbyterian Church and the Lennox Brethorst-Burma American Legion Post # 174. Besides his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by three brothers: James in 1987, Clarold in 1992 and Edward in 2002. Gratef ul for having shared his life are his wife Katie; four children: Steven Javers, Tea, Kevin Javers, Tea, Gale (Dan) Wray, Sioux Falls and Alda (Darwin) Miller, Knoxville, TN; five grandchildren: Denise Frankus, Rick (Sara) Dougherty III, Katie (Russ) Cambern, Marcus Dougherty, Danielle Wray (finacee Rob Safar); six great-grandchildren: Paul Frankus, Zachary Frankus, Makenzi Dougherty, Kaydence Davis, Dustin Dougherty and Jacob Cambern; one sister, Esther Harms, Tea as well as a cousin, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Pet vaccination clinic set in Lennox for April 13 Dr. Ken Shaffer and the Lennox Lions Club will be hosting a vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, April 13. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lennox Fire Station. Cost of shots will be: rabies - $11, dog distemper - $13, cat leukemia - $11, cat distemper $10, and dog kennel cough - $16. A portion of the cost of each vaccination will be donated to the Lennox Lions Club. No appointments are necessary.
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Senator Ernie Otten (pictured at right) presents Laura Kuper (center) with a special legislative commemorative to honor her on her 97th birthday. Also pictured are her granddaughter Erin Jensen and daughter Ellen Soret.
Laura Kuper receives legislative commemoration District 6 Senator Ernie Otten recently honored Mrs. Laura Kuper with a Senate Commemoration for her 97th birthday at Lennox Good Samaritan Center during teatime. Joining her was her daughter, Ellen Soret, of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County; and her granddaughter, Erin Jensen, who lives in New York City and the author of Netlingo. The commemorative can be found online at http://legis.state. sd.us/sessions/2013/Bill. aspx?File=SC21ENR.htm and reads: A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring Mrs. Laura Kuper on her ninety-seventh birthday.
WHEREAS, Laura Kuper was born on a farm nine miles north of Worthing, South Dakota, on February 15, 1916, to Fred and Bertha (Reamers) Mausbach; and WHEREAS, Laura married John Kuper on July 2, 1932; and WHEREAS, Laura and John farmed until their children were grown and then moved to Sacramento, California. While living in Sacramento, Laura became a Certified Librarian and development curriculum for school systems at a district resource center for training library clerks; and WHEREAS, Laura and John raised four children, and have twelve grand-
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Summer Rec signup forms are due by April 15th. The sign up form is on the city website (www.cityofworthing.com) under Park and Rec. The forms can be dropped off at City Hall inside or in the utility deposit slot. We are still looking for volunteer coaches for the following teams: t-ball, 5/6 year old coach pitch, and 12 and under girls softball. We also need volunteer assistant coaches for all ages. We are also looking for umpires. Umpires will be paid for their time. Contact Crystal Jacobson at 605-9404653 (call or text) with any questions or to volunteer.
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LHS archery program aims high When Lennox native Josh Kirchner was student teaching in Rapid City the spring of 2011, he was invited by his uncle to come to the State Archery Shoot at the Civic Center. “I met Curt Robertson, who was the head of the NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) here in South Dakota at the time, and he told me if I get a job in South Dakota that I should become an instructor and start a team,” said Kirchner. Kirchner was hired in the Lennox School District for the 2011-12 school year and upon his hiring he talked with LHS principal Tim Raabe about starting up the program and thus the archery program at Lennox High School was born. At first people were skeptical about the program, said Kirchner. Of the 24 kids he had sign up the first year, only 17 saw the season out. “Many of them were afraid to try it because they had never done it,” Kirchner said. “Winning the State competition last year certainly helped out with how the program is viewed.” In its inaugural season, the Lennox High School archery team took first place at the third annual State
competition held in Brookings. Individually, Lennox boasted two place winners as Tracy Halouska took second at State and Josh Goeman third. This success spurred interested in the program and in its second season Kirchner had 62 participants sign up. He lost a few due to conflicting schedules and interest, but there are currently 50 active members on the team. The sport of archery is gaining in popularity. The NASP program was started in 2007, with 12 pilot schools, the program has now expanded to over 9,000 schools in the United States. The program has only been in South Dakota for a few years and is still in the development stages, Kirchner said. “Currently we only have the State competition,” Kirchner added. “More local schools are starting the program (i.e. Canton, Parker) so perhaps in the future we could see some local competitions but as of now the only one is the State shoot.” To prepare for the State competition, Kirchner makes several practice times available as many participating are also busy with other activities (i.e. track, wrestling, basketball).
Kirchner says he usually holds practices four mornings a week from 7:35 to 8:15 and four afternoons a week from 3:30 to 4:20. “Some weeks we have had only two or three days because of weather/holidays,” said Kirchner. “The kids who are serious show up usually four or more times per week.” The National Archery program is open to students in grades 4-12; however, in Lennox Kirchner has only been able to focus on getting the high school program off the ground at this point. “In order to offer it to the other grades, we need someone in each building to be certified by the state,” said Kirchner. “We just do not have that up to this point, but it is always a possibility.” Kirchner attended a day long workshop in Chamberlain and learned the safety, procedures, and techniques. As a reward for finishing the class, the State provided the Lennox program with a starter package. This package included 12 Genesis Compound Bows, 60 Aluminum Arrows, five targets and a curtain to hang behind the targets to catch the arrows.” The student do not need to bring their own equipment, in fact, Kirchner says he
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actually does not allow them to bring their own. When the participants attend the State shoot all equipment is provided there as well. This is engineered where it fits every student and everyone shoots the same bow. When Kirchner has trouble with the equipment the team uses, he has been able to seek out the services of a
company in Sioux Falls. “We have had some help from Mark at Archer’s Addiction in doing maintenance and repairs on some of our bows,” said Kirchner who appreciates Mark’s help. The State Archery Tournament was held Apr. 6, 2013 in Rapid City. Those traveling to Rapid to com-
pete at State were Thomas Hagedorn, August Meyer, Josh Goeman, Jacob Gundvaldson, Shannon Clay, Taylor Clay, Brianna Johnson, Geneva Petrich, Shelby Schoffelman, Dustin Ketcham, Brady Rupp, Cody VanDenBosch, and Ben Wolf. Watch The Lennox Independent for State results.
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PEOPLE NEWS
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.......... City of Worthing 2012 Drinking Water Report It’s your tap water!
EPA ID: 0377 You can contact us by calling (605)372-4113 or write us at 208 S Main-PO Box 277 Worthing SD 57077-0277 ... ... .. Water Quality Last year, the City of Worthing monitored your drinking water for possible contaminants. This brochure is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. Water Source We serve more than 877 customers an average of 52,000 gallons of water per day. Our water is groundwater that we purchase from another water system. The state has performed an assessment of our source water and they have determined that the relative susceptibility rating for the Worthing public water supply system is low. For more information about your water and information on opportunities to participate in public meetings, call (605)372- 4113 and ask for Kay Heiberger. Additional Information The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants can be obtained by calling the Environment Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Worthing public water supply system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Detected Contaminants The attached table lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2012 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 – December 31, 2012. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The City of Worthing public water system purchases water from South Lincoln Rural Water System (0870). 2012 Table of Detected Contaminants For Worthing (EPA ID 0377) Terms and abbreviations used in this table: * Maximum Contaminant Level Goal(MCLG): the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. * Maximum Contaminant Level(MCL): the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. * Action Level(AL): the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. For Lead and Copper, 90% of the samples must be below the AL. * Treatment Technique(TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. For turbidity, 95% of samples must be less than 0.3 NTU Units: *MFL: million fibers per liter *pCi/l: picocuries per liter(a measure of radioactivity) *ppt: parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter *mrem/year: millirems per year(a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) *ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter(mg/l) *ppq: parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter The City of Worthing public water system purchases water from South Lincoln Rural Water System (0870).
2012 Table of Detected Contaminants For Worthing (EPA ID 0377) Terms and abbreviations used in this table: * Maximum Contaminant Level Goal(MCLG): the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. * Maximum Contaminant Level(MCL): the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. * Action Level(AL): the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. For Lead and Copper, 90% of the samples must be below the AL. * Treatment Technique(TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. For turbidity, 95% of samples must be less than 0.3 NTU
Units: *MFL: million fibers per liter
*pCi/l: picocuries per liter(a measure of radioactivity)
*mrem/year: millirems per year(a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
*ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter(mg/l)
*ppq: parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter
*NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units
*ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter(ug/l)
*pspm: positive samples per month
Substance Copper Lead
Substance Alpha emitters * Barium *
*ppt: parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter
90% Level
Test Sites > Action Level
Date Tested
Highest Level Allowed (AL)
Ideal Goal
Units
0.6
0
09/26/12
AL=1.3
0
ppm
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.
1
0
09/26/12
AL=15
0
ppb
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits.
Range
Date Tested
Highest Level Allowed (MCL)
Ideal Goal (MCLG)
Units
05/17/10
15
0
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Erosion of natural deposits.
Highest Level Detected 5.5
Major Source of Contaminant
Major Source of Contaminant
0.019
12/20/12
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2
ppm
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits.
Chromium *
1.5
12/20/12
100
100
ppb
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits.
Combined Radium *
3.50
05/17/10
5
0
pCi/l
Erosion of natural deposits.
Fluoride *
1.91
12/20/12
4
4
ppm
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Selenium *
0.5
12/20/12
50
50
ppb
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines.
Please direct questions regarding this information to Mr Jake Sees with the Worthing public water system at (605)372-4113. * South Lincoln Rural Water System (0870) test result.
Report will not be mailed to residents but copies are available upon request.
SCHOOL NEWS
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Third quarter honor roll lists released Lennox School District 41-4 recently announced the third quarter honor roll lists. Students achieving this honor included the following: Worthing Elementary 4th Grade Mrs. Wager A—Thomas Lane, Alexis Medenwald, Andy Meyer, Madison Palmer, Grace Schroeder B—Blake Gibney, Hanna Kirschenman, Morgan McDannel, Gavin Sanculi, Tori VanderWaerdt 5th Grade Mrs. Pixler A—Brandon Andrews, S a m a nt h a B a c h , Wi l l Daugherty, Koby Jackson, Austin Metivier, Naomi Reiss, Josie Stucky, Katie Vest B—C onnor Jelsma, Chase Styles LWC Middle School 6th Grade Mr. McLouth A—Brock Anderson, Isabel Coady, Taylor Kuper, Zachery Leisinger, Elizabeth Rezac B — B a i l e y C r a m e r, Braden Dose, Quincy Ihnen, Michaela Jaspring, Garrett Knock, Chevy Levene, Brooklynn Paulson, Mitchell Rust, Britain Smith, Shawn Therkildsen, Blayne Wallenstein, Raymond Williams, Joseph Zacher 6th Grade Mr. Sattler A—Jenna Bruns, Emily Buse, Zachary Foss, Kaleb Lunstra, Jack Nordmann, Hunter Peters, Riley Peters, Nathan Renz, Bree Van Meeteren, Logan VanRuler, Madison Wentz, Camden Wulf, Isabel Young B—Zachary Baumert, McKayla Cockerham, Grant Edwards, Hayden Gayle, Jar-
ed Graber, Nicholas Ihnen, JD Kirchner, Sydney Marquardt, Cheyanne Paweltzki, Brock Schroeder, Kendra Stien, Morgan Wipf
Parker King, Santana Kitson, Tiffany Plimpton, Lucas Steever, Taylor Stroschein, Alec Waldhalm, Karissa West, Charles Wittrock
6th Grade Mr. Bahnson A—Cooper Benning, Leslie Fillipi, Tyson Stoebner B—Maxwell Arkema, Anthony Finnell, Bailey Fodness, Samara Nordmann, Miranda Rabine, Bobby Smidt, Kami Spring, Hunter Stroud, Noah Talatzko, Clay Vinson, Whitney Weischedel, Zachary Wipf, Delaney Wrage
8th Grade Mr. Kruse A—Abby Abraham, Jessica Birgholtz, Tessa Friese, Hannah Hagena, Jennifer Kruid, Mason Meyer, Rachel Odland, Abbie Strasser, Corissa Sweeter B—Whitley Barr, Megan Cramer, Kaitlin Gundvaldson, Cole Halouska, Daniel Jaspring, Brendan Langbehn, Sarah Logan, CarLee Mechels, Saphyre Nordman, Ethan Olson, Toni Serr, Amanda Timmerman, Olivia Young, Kyle Zimmer
7th Grade Mrs. Diede A—Zachar y Bultena, R a ch e l Je ns e n , Tatu m Musser, Elizabeth Reiss, Jessica Schneiderman, Austin Smidt, Jessica Symens, Joshua Van Houten B—Alexander Brenholt, Ethan Gilbert, Benjamin Goeman, Daniel Kofstad, Joseph Meyer, Samuel Osborn, Emma Roths, Rachel Van Ningen, Tadan Wilson 7th Grade Mr. McVey A—Holdyn Breck, Megan Hinker, Sarah Kroeger, Callie Luke B—Mia Cramer, Ethan Dannen, Ahna Gro en, Stetson Ihnen, Janne Johnson, Sean Kelley, Marcus Metivier, Hunter Nordman, Denver Nordmann, Drew Plucker, Alex Ruud, Elizabeth Steever, Addison Stubbe 7th Grade Mrs. Raabe A—Maxwell Bultena, Kip Kuper, Emma Mechels, Dawson Smit B—Shawn Florey, Taylen Gassman, Jordyn Hovaldt, Amanda Kayl, Grace Kidd,
8th Grade Mr. Bryan A—Baylee Abraham, Maisey Bainbridge, Samantha Haan, Dylan Hanisch, Jordanna Kruse, Sydney Mechels, Haley Mendel, Andrew Paulson, Juliee Scott, Braedon Wallenstein B—Amber Decker, Zachary Dobson, Shelby Geiken, Devon Jongeling, Matthew Klingbile, Leonard Meyer, Shelbie Moore, Timi Serr, Brock Stien, Violet Williamson 8th Grade Mr. Fodness Ms. Wollmann A—Brooke Ehlers, Riley Gillihan, Miranda Hall, Austin Odland, Taylor Smidt, Alison Ziegler, Jacob Ziegler, Alyssa Zirpel B—Logan Barr, Ethan Cinco, Catherine Daugherty, Julia Gesling, Erika Hofer, Marshall McLaren, Bailey Nelson, Haley Reinholt, Brandon Rupp, MiKayla Smit, Courtney Weeldreyer, Wesley Weischedel, Matthew Wolf
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Members of the Lennox High School Jazz Band: front row (left to right)—Caelan Mangan, Kali Wipf, Josh Beukelman, Joe Hendrickson, Sam Metivier, Jacob Gundvaldson; second row—Delane Hood, Austin Odland, Catlynn Lee; back row —Jordan Wittrock, Dylan Abraham, Jake Cinco, Audra Meyer, Amber Kost, Travis Cownie, Tyler Youngquist, Mr. Nettestad, Carl Lang, Ethan Zimmerman, and Gretchen Rops.
LHS Jazz Band takes first at area festivals The Lennox High School Jazz Band received top honors at recent jazz festivals. On Tuesday, Mar. 6 the band performed at Augustana Jazz On The Upper Great Plains. The LHS band received 1st place out of 11 area bands in Class A. Outstanding soloist honors were awarded to Joe Hendrickson, Amber Kost, and Josh Beukelman. More than 20 bands from
the area performed throughout the day on the campus of Augustana College. At the conclusion of the festival, the Augustana Northlanders Jazz Band performed an encore concert with world renown trumpet player John Faddis. The LHS Jazz Band repeated their first class performance at the Adrain Jazz and Show on Monday, Mar. 11, again receiving
first place. They were also awarded with best saxophone section. Joe Hendrickson took home the award for best instrumental soloist. The Lennox High School Jazz Band meets twice a week before school. They perform annually at fundraisers, community events, band concerts, and area jazz festivals. They are directed by Tyler Nettestad.
Rupp to compete in South Dakota Geographic Bee Northern State University will host the South Dakota National Geographic Bee on Friday, April 5. Students in grades 4-8 from across the state will compete. Preliminary rounds begin at 10 a.m. in
Krikac Auditorium and the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The final round begins at 1 p.m. in Krikac Auditorium. The National Geographic Society organizes the Geographic Bee, and this year’s state sponsors are Google
and Plum Creek. The Geographic Bee is hosted by the NSU Honors Program and the NSU College of Arts and Sciences. Participating from Lennox Worthing Chancellor middle school will be Brandon Rupp.
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Football field, former administration building sold The Lennox School District 41-4 board of education meet for their regular monthly meeting Monday night (March 11) with all board members present. Under action items, it was quickly approved that the Board authorize the sale of the two Lennox School District properties, Lennox School District Business Office, located at 201 S. Elm Street and the Lennox School District Old Football Field to Lennox Properties, LLC for the amount of $142,000 and to authorize the school board president to execute all necessary documents relating to the sale. Under discussion items, Superintendent Dr. Mayer gave an update on the instructional planning committee meeting held February 25, 2013. He said, “They will meet again next week. The outcome of that meeting will be a recommendation.” He went on to say, “I can’t guess where they are going to go. They are going to finalize that and come to you in April or May and you then will have to decide—if they recommend to build— you decide whether we want to and where. Dr. Mayer provided a legislative update. He explained that the funding picture was not as “traumatic” as last
year. Saying, “We did get a 3% school aid increase into the formula, and one time funding of $45 per student.” Dr. Mayer estimates that the Lennox School District will receive $138,000 formula dollars and $46,000 in one time money Another major issue Dr. Mayer touched on was the sentinel bill, which provides armed guards to be in the school. Dr. Mayer said, “It is a school board decision if the local law enforcement people agree. If you choose to do it, it could be referred to a vote. You can discuss this in executive session but must make the decision in an open meeting.” Several other legislative updates were mentioned before moving on to action items. Up first was to approve the hiring of Karla Ostrander as this summer’s Driver’s Education Instructor. The board approved resignation for the 2013-2014 school year of Patrick Purdy, Lennox Elementary 5th Grade teacher. Purdy will not be leaving the district, but will be participating in the PDC program as an intern; therefore he will be staying in his classroom, but will take a cut in salary. Dr. Mayer explained that this option allows him to go back
and get his Masters Degree. PDC Mentors for the 2013-2014 school year were approved, they are Stacy Larson, Lennox Elementary 2nd grade teacher and Kory Williamson, Lennox High School social studies teacher. Business Manager Angela arlt updated the board on the roof study, citing that an outside person came to perform the study on the district’s building. Following those recommendations the board authorized the business manager to advertise for bids for a Lennox Elementary partial roof replacement. Arlt explained the portion to be replaced was the farthest southwest section of the building. She also said the estimated cost was planned in the capital outlay five year plan. Discussion was held regarding the Chancellor School Building. Board members Alan Rops, Sandy Poppenga, and Merris Miller appraised the building and land. Rops said, “The building is 19,550 sq. ft.. We determined $5 a sq. ft. value to come to $97,500.” Rops also added that the air conditioning units outside the ten classrooms are relatively new, and they gave those a value of $10,000. The double lot appraised
together at $20,000. “If we need storage, there’s a lot of space in there,”Poppenga said. The option of taking gas and water out and using the building as cold storage was mentioned. Also discussed was seeking bids on the building and the lot or selling them separately. Rops said, “I think we work thru those possibilities before we authorize for bids. I suggest we defer this for a month and then see what direction we want to go.” The board was in agreement and more discussion will take place at the April 8, 2013 school board meeting. The Board approved a rescinded open enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year. The Board then went into executive session. After executive session the following actions were made: • The board accepted the resignation for the 20132014 school year of Darren Ellwein, LWC Middle School Principal and Head Boys Basketball Coach. • Chris Sattler was hired as the Middle School Track coach for this year. • It was decided to add an Assistant Wrestling Coach position for the 2013-2014 school year. • Miller, Nancy Nelson, and Rops volunteered for the board negotiations team.
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