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Canton Area Informa on

Canton Student LoanIf you are interested in obtaining

a Canton Student loan for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year; please complete the applications (all pages) found on the school website and return it to Karen Ulrikson at the HS Office no later than July 31, 2020. If you plan on dropping off the application, the HS office is closed from July 27-31st. There will be a box in the hallway for all applications if you drop them off during that week. You can also email it to Karen @ karen.ulrikson@k12.sd.us

Please note that the maximum semester loan amount is $2,500.00, and the total loan maximum is $25,000.00 to accommodate those students who need more than 8 semesters to graduate.

Canton Open Air Market

The Canton Open Air Market will resume on Thursday, July 31 and take place from 5-7 pm. The featured musical guests will be Bill Peterson and Dwight Lamb.

If you are interested in performing as one of the featured musical talents at one of the upcoming markets, please contact Bill Peterson at missourivalleymusic.sio.midco.net or call 605-366-1313.

Firefighters Wanted

The Canton Volunteer Fire Department needs firefighters.- Free Training- No Experience Required- Community Involvement- Must be 21 to applyApply at the City of Canton website or call 605-764-5126.

News ItemsRemember, you can email,

phone, drop off or mail your news items to the Sioux Valley News. Reach the News at 605-764-2000, svn@SiouxValleyNewsOnline.com, PO Box 255, Canton, SD 57013 or 213 E. 5th in Canton. A drop box is available for use when the office is closed. Current office hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Volume 149, Week 31 • Thursday, July 30, 2020USPS SECD 497460Official newspaper for Lincoln County, Canton, Fairview, Harrisburg and the Canton and Harrisburg School Districts since 1872

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Deb Moser participated in the TOPS weight loss support group last year. Canton had their own chapter until COVID-19 put a hold on some in person meeting. For more information with the program visit tops.org

TOPS® (Take Off Pounds SensiblySM) is short for TOPS Club, Inc., the original weight-loss support organization. TOPS Club Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the United States and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living, wellness and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition.

This program has been around since 1948 and has changed with the world changing. Meetings are held in person and online. Meetings are usually an hour long and are in different settings depending on the members. The website gives more information on meetings in the area and other information on how to get started.

Moser Received Multiple Awards From TOPS

Moser graduated from the TOPS level to the KOPS level for reaching her goal and maintaining.

TOPS awarded Moser for the Canton Chapter Queen for her weight loss with the program.

Moser was the first place winning in her division in the state of South Dakota for 2019.

By Emily Souvignier“Just know you’re not alone,

‘cause I’m gonna make this place your home.” - Phillip Phillips, “Home”

These bittersweet lyrics, sung in harmony by a small group of Canton High School senior choir members, echoed throughout the halls of the Performing Arts Center on Saturday afternoon as sixty-seven graduates of the Class of 2020 received their diplomas - over two months after the Covid-19 pandemic put a halt to the traditional ceremony in May.

Social distancing precautions were implemented throughout the duration of the event, including temperatures being taken at the door and all attendees - including graduates - wearing masks. Additionally, each graduating senior was allowed four guests to attend the ceremony and a seating chart helped ensure that those in attendance were spaced out to follow CDC guidelines.

After the opening welcome address by principal Russ Townsend, several members of the senior class performed “Home” by Phillip Phillips while accompanied by Colton Laubach, followed by the traditional a capella arrangement “Go Now in Peace,” arranged by Don Besig.

Seniors Shaeden Scheidt and Gabriella Isais were chosen by

members of their class to present the student commencement address. Scheidt and Isais’ speech led guests and fellow graduates on a walk through memory lane, highlighting the most memorable parts of their journey with their classmates starting in elementary school and leading all the way up to the many triumphs and “missed moments” of their senior year.

“None of us wanted the year to end the way that it did, but here we are,” added Isais. “This is us; our class, up here on this stage, anxiously awaiting to receive our diplomas and move on to new things.”

“We really wish we could continue listing these memories that would have happened towards the end of the year, but as we all know, our year got cut way too short,” said Scheidt. “But I think we can also agree that the first three quarters were the best we’ve ever had.”

The duo thanked everyone who had a hand in making the graduation ceremony possible, as well as their teachers, family members, and last but not least, their fellow classmates for helping to make “not only high school, but the past twelve years, unforgettable.”

Taylor Fechner, Canton High School special education paraprofessional and head Boy’s Basketball coach, then presented the main address to the graduates. Fechner began by thanking the

CHS administration and staff for all of the hard work put in over the past six months to help ensure that this transition into the pandemic has gone as smoothly as possible, as well as the parents for helping their children during this challenging time.

Fechner’s speech centered around the relationships formed between himself and members of the senior class, specifically highlighting the times spent in his classroom over lunch period. It was there, he explained, that “something special happened.”

“It started with a group of basketball boys, and then it grew into a lunchtime group. Mostly we talked about sports; basketball, football, wrestling. We talked about physics, chemistry, government, math - lots and lots of math. We had dancing from the musical, we had a skit from ‘Scooby and Shaggy,’ but the big thing we talked about was life,” said Fechner. “We talked about friends and family, we talked about what colleges they wanted to go to, what programs they should go into. We talked about summer jobs, do’s and don’ts of college, and the importance of money. Finally, a lot of tears were shed in realizing that the year was coming to an end and realizing this year would be cut short.”

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By Emily SouvignierEven though this week (July 27-31) is the last week that Canton-area businesses

are giving away gift cards courtesy of the Canton Helping Canton program, that doesn’t mean that the program is done paying it forward.

Canton residents and former business owners John and Lori Lems began the project in April as a way to help keep local businesses’ doors open throughout the pandemic. The Lems’s originally donated $1,000 toward purchasing $25 gift cards to ten different retailers in Canton and allowed the businesses to decide how to give them away. It didn’t take long for word to spread, and soon more donations started pouring in to help keep the initiative going. The movement also received regional and statewide attention on Keloland News and Dakota News Now.

To date, the Canton Helping Canton program has raised $34,535.00 in donations that has been and will continue to be distributed to Canton businesses and organizations. The Canton Class of 2009 won the social-media based challenge to see which graduating class of Canton High School could raise the most money within a specific time frame.

While the weekly individual gift card drawings will cease at the end of the week, funds will continue to be distributed to Canton clubs and organizations that have been affected by the pandemic.

Some of the most recent organizations that have received donations from the project are:

The Performing Arts Center - To help with expenses since they have been unable to hosts events.

The Canton High School Theater Department - To provide scholarships for students.

Sanford/Canton Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing - Gift cards will be purchased with money donated to be given away in a drawing.

Usborne Books - Matched 50% of the donation given, and Tracey Zylstra from the Canton Public Library will use money to purchase books for people of all age groups in the community to enjoy.

In addition, several other groups are set to be receiving donations in the near future, including:

Canton Area Toys for TotsMeals will soon be delivered to employees of Sanford Canton-Inwood Hospital,

Hiawatha Heights Assisted Living Center, and Canton Good Samaritan Center to show appreciation for all they have done throughout this challenging time. Meals will be provided by Sioux Valley Grille.

Donations of Sunshine gift cards will be given to families in need.A number of additional plans are also in the works but not currently finalized.

Donations are still being accepted to go towards other Canton programs and organizations that have been affected in recent months.

“I would like to thank every donor that has helped to make this a success,” said Lori Lems. “Please feel free to contact me if you know of someone or somewhere that needs some help. We will continue to take donations to help others in need, and our big goal is to have all of the money given away by the end of the year.”

To donate, please contact Lori Lems at 605-359-8654 or pnpinc@gmail.com. You may also send Venmo payments to @CantonHelpingCanton. The next milestone goal is a total of $40,000.00.

Canton Helping Canton Project Continues to Make Waves

Commencement Exercises Held Saturday

The Class of 2020 C-Hawk Award Winners are (from left to right): Isaac Dietzenbach (Knowledge), Sam Stahl (Wisdom), Shaeden Scheidt (Achievement), Gabriella Isais (Honor) and Maddisyn Ask (Character). Not pictured is Jana Beachler (Service), who is currently serving in the United States Army.

Sioux Valley News • Thursday, July 30, 2020Page 2 Obituaries/Religion

2010Two to six inches of rain fell from

Canton to Sioux Falls last Friday as farms, streets, businesses, homes and Lake Alvin f looded. The spillway overflowed and was running up to the road at one point Friday afternoon.

The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) is serving up hot pancakes and proceeds with its twice-a-month pancake breakfast, now in its ninth year of service. Benefitting over eight different programs and causes, the pancake breakfast is not slowing down. Starting in 2001, the pancake breakfast was served only once a month. In 2003 the breakfast grew in popularity and frequency, going from once a month to every second and fourth Sunday.

Quilters of Canton have reason to celebrate with the opening of the Canton Quilt Corner at 200 E. 5th Street. Friday marked the grand opening of the little quilt shop on the corner, walls adorned with the artistry of colorfully hand-crafted quilts. A modest cutting counter sits in the center of the entry room, opposite shelves lined with fabric in any color or pattern imaginable. Lori Kern has been working “day and night” to get the Quilt Corner off the ground.

1995Newton Hills will come alive with

the sounds of fiddles and mandolins Friday night and Saturday, August 5 and 6, when the 16th annual Sioux River Folk Festival converges on the park.

The Board of Education met in special session on Thursday evening, July 27. After talking with Pete Hoogendoor n of Hoogendoor n Construction and David Anderson of

Canton Insurance Agency, a decision was made to repair the south wall of the high school building, instead of shoring the wall for the school term and completing the repairs next summer.

This week is Achievement Days and we invite all of you to come visit the remaining events at the 4-H grounds east of Canton.

This August marks the 10 year anniversary for Mobile mammography Services at Canton-Inwood Memorial Hospital. The service is provided by certified mammography technologists from Sioux Valley Hospital.

Most of the corn in the Canton area has caught up to normal conditions and of fall freeze holds off to a normal time, authorities say local crops will mature on time. According to a source in the Newton Hills area, during the first hot spell, they placed a measuring stick in a cornfield and found the corn grew three inches per day. There are many unplanted fields or part of fields in the county.

1970Lake Lakota claimed its f i rst

drowning last Saturday afternoon. The newly formed lake located about six miles south of Canton has been in use by the public for just a little over a year.

Erikki Eerola, a high school student from Finland lived among us here in Canton for almost a year. How he felt and how we impressed him was something I hoped to find out when I went to the Del Martin Home to interview him the day before he was to leave for his homeland. “I have learned a lot” kind of sums up everything in one short sentence as to what this year has done for him.

The 1970 summer recreat ion will close with three exciting days. Monday, August 3, activities will feature art and people of the future. Tuesday’s activities include the hippie art of body painting. On Tuesday the children must wear bathing suits. Wednesday will be the last day if summer program, the morning activities feature a treasure hunt and contests for all. The evening the costume parade of children and pets will start at 7:00 p.m. Immediately following the parade, awards will be given for baseball and softball champs and other award winners.

Temperatures reaching toward the 100 degree mark and high winds set the scene for Doug Glenn’s win in the championship flight of the city golf tournament held at the Hiawatha Country Club Sunday.

1876The most tragic affair of the railroad

meeting last Monday night was Fred Keep’s rendition of the railroad tragedy enacted upon Lyon county by Lincoln County. The audience was spell bound when Fred’s bull was bucked off the track by the locomotive. The sweat rolled down the Beloiter’s brow, absorbing the dust on the floor like torrents of rain. We were appalled by his terrible denouncement of our people because they would not do as he thought they should. We admire his grit but he has d--d poor judgement, as the Irishman said when his bull tried to buck the locomotive off the track.

Struble Bros. have commenced to build a mill at Eden and will have two run of burrs. The water power was given to these gentlemen by Capt. Wheelock. We consider this a generous gift.

Gerald “Jerry” Van’t HulJuly 18, 1935 -July 16, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Leroy Van’t Hul, 84, of Sheldon, Iowa, formerly of Inwood, Iowa, died Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home. Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 21 at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church of Sheldon with Rev. Kevin Muyskens officiating.

Gerald Leroy Van’t Hul, son of John and Clara (Bakker) Van’t Hul, was born July 18, 1935 at Doon, Iowa. Jerry was united in marriage with Myrt TeGrotenhuis in December 1953. The following year, 1954, Jerry was inducted into the United States Army. He proudly served his country from 1954-1956. He was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Jerry served an additional 6 years in the Army Reserves.

Jerry loved all things cars. He loved working on them, driving them, looking at them, and he especially enjoyed selling cars and being able to interact with the customers. With his love of cars, Jerry owned and operated Van’t Hul Garage & Auto Sales from 1960-2015. Even after retiring he still worked with cars by driving for the Ron Drenkow dealership in Sheldon.

Family was always important to Jerry and he always enjoyed taking trips and spending time with them. Jerry was blessed to have 28 years with Myrt before she died in July 1982. Jerry did find love again and in April 1983 He was united in marriage with Linda Hengeveld-Vreeman. Together the couple was blessed with 37 years of marriage. In addition to family, Jerry also enjoyed having coffee at McDonalds with the guys and being a house sitter with Linda at the Sheldon Christian Retirement Home. Jerry was a member of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Sheldon. Jerry was loved by those that knew him and he will be deeply missed.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda; 3 children, Karen (Verlyn) Van Voorst, Ken (Sylvia) Van’t Hul, both of Inwood, and Mary (Tim) Niemeyer of Alvord; Linda’s 3 children, Susan Zylstra of Sioux Falls, Dave (Yvette) Vreeman of Centennial, Col., and Kristy (Mike) Burns of Colton; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Van’t Hul; and special friends, Norm and Bess Bolkema.

Preceding Jerry in death was his parents, John and Clara; wife, Myrt; infant son, Michael; 1 brother; and 4 sisters.

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Allen BrandsmaDecember 10, 1930 -

July 26, 2020Allen Brandsma, age 89, died

Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society Canton. A private graveside service will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery on Wednesday.

Allen was born on December 10, 1930 near Rock Valley, Iowa to Abe and Rena (Heimstra) Brandsma. He lived in Rock Valley until moving to Canton at age 6. He graduated from Canton High School in 1948. Allen loved being an uncle and enjoyed his nieces and nephews. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-54, working in communications while stationed in Munich, Germany. He spoke fondly of his time in the Army and of Germany, maintaining life-long friendships with many of his fellow soldiers. During his service, he was also able to travel Europe with his brother, Loren, who was also stationed overseas. After his discharge he was active in the Canton VFW and American Legion.

On January 19, 1963 he married Margaret Maxam in Lake Preston. The couple lived and farmed on the family farm north of Canton until retiring and moving to Canton in 2002. Allen loved to farm and was proud of the red brick barn on his farm. The couple enjoyed spending time with family, attending their grandchildren’s events, traveling with Susan’s family, and traveling with Charl ie and Pearl Hi lt , especially to Hawaii.

Allen was proud of his Dutch heritage and loved to talk and tell jokes. He always had a new joke for his grandkids and loved to people watch and visit at the mall while his wife and daughter shopped. He also enjoyed playing cards, going to coffee, polka music, eating with family at the Pizza Ranch, and shooting pool.

Allen is survived by his daughter, Susan (Mark) Schmit, Bristol; grandchildren, Jonathan, Canton and Laura, Sioux Falls; brothers, George Brandsma, Euless, Texas and Loren (Roberta) Brandsma, Iowa City, Iowa; sister-in-law, Carrie Brandsma, Sioux Falls; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Margaret, in 2017, his parents, brother, Robert and in-laws, Gorden and Hazel Maxam.

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Marc Wolthoff,July 20, 1970 -July 13, 2020

Marc John Wolthoff, 49, passed away suddenly July 13, 2020 at his home Chicago, Ill. Marc was born on July 20, 1970 in Sioux Falls to Virgil and Linda (Schell) Wolthoff. He was baptized and confirmed at Canton Lutheran Church. Marc graduated from Canton High School in 1989 and attended the University of South Dakota where he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Marc was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity-Gamma Alpha Chapter (USD). He moved to Chicago, Ill. in 1997 when he accepted a pharmaceutical sales position with Eli Lilly. He continued with his pharmaceutical career with MedPointe and Boehringer Ingelheim. With his love of music and the entertainment scene, Marc developed a side business “mar – key productions” which brought DJ’s and entertainers into the Chicago area nightclub scene.

Marc will be remembered as a people person and being able to strike up a conversation with anyone. His interest in people and their well-being combined with an outgoing personality served him well both in his professional and personal life. An enthusiastic traveler, Marc visited many countries including: Australia, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, and Mexico. He was a proud dog dad to Simba, Dakota, and Timon.

Marc is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Linda Wolthoff, grandparents John & Gladys Schell, and Beke & Edna Wolthoff. Left to honor his memory are his sister, Michelle (Paul) Connor, Le Mars, Iowa, brother Mike Wolthoff, Lago Vista, Texas, nieces Katie (Tanner) Mans, Erin and Megan Connor, maternal Canton cousins Janie Slade, David Amundson, Kari (Jim) Kaleb & Zander Elling, and special family friend Melinda Larson. Paternal aunts/uncles: Viola Person, Irene LaDue, Gladys Bassett, and Robert Wolthoff and many cousins on the Wolthoff side.

A funeral mass was held for Marc at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Chicago Ill. on July 20, 2020. Private graveside burial to take place on August 4, 2020, followed by a socially-distanced visitation for family and friends at The Canton Barn from 5-7 p.m.

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Thank you

Bethany Reformed Church

Pastor Al Richardson702 W. 7th St., Canton, SD

605-987-5645

Bethany Lutheran of Fairview

Pastor Richard GilmanFairview, SD

Canton Lutheran ChurchPastor Tim Thies

2nd & Broadway, Canton, SD605-764-2429

Canton United Methodist Church

Pastor Clay Lundberg621 E. 4th St., Canton, SD

605-764-2859

Celebrate Community Church

Pastor Sheldon Hovaldt47954 W 5th St., Canton, SD

First Baptist Church (Independent)

Pastor Jerald A. Meyer100 E 3rd, Canton, SD

605-764-5736

Grand Valley LutheranPastor Lance Lindgren

28529 SD Hwy 11, Canton, SD605-987-5181

Moe Lutheran ParishLands-Trinity-RomsdalPastor Chris Shroder

47996 292nd St., Hudson, SD605-987-2348

New Life Assembly Of God

Inwood, Iowa

Redeemer Free LutheranPastor Tom Gilman

47992 W 5th St., Canton, SD605-764-5783

River Of LifePastor Brian Quall

120 South Main, Canton, SD605-764-7700

Southtown Baptist Fellowship

Pastor Jerry MillerMain Street, Worthing

www.southtownchurch.com

Springdale Lutheran Church

Pastor Paul Rhode26946 480th AvenueSioux Falls, SD 57108

605-743-2879

St. Dominic Catholic Church

Father Lawrence 800 E. Walnut, Canton, SD

605-764-5640

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Happy Birthday!HappyBirthday!

July 30Lori Stoltenburg, Angie Larson, Kathy Hoffman, Bonnie Solem,

Doug McKenney, Danny Ludwig, Robert Ugofsky

July 31Danny Wolf, Terri Nolet

August 1Missy Pate, Gerald Boyer

August 2Doug Amen, Katlin Johnson,

Alex MastalirAugust 3

Kristen Ericksen, Mark Schmit, Nicholas Schulte, Colton Larson, Justin Johnson, Tanya Iverson,

Ty Althoff, Mariah Hodne, Duane Divis

August 4Wade Myrabo, Pierce Mastalir, Aaron Thorson, Carly Helder

August 5Alex Garza, Roxanne Johnson,

Jim Larson, Rachel Clay, Alan Hanson

Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes, cards and gifts. Many thanks to family and friends that helped make it extra special (and noisy!) with a birthday parade. 70 isn’t so bad! So grateful to live in Canton.

Many thanks and much loveLinda Hill

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Maddisyn Ask and Kelsey Jansen are the recipients of the Ann Strand/Ellen Anderson P.E.O. Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Recipients are evaluated based on academic merit and school involvement and are chosen by a committee of 6 members of Canton’s local P.E.O. Chapter U. Students are each awarded $1,000 to be used for post-secondary education.

Maddisyn will be attending Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. She will pursue a major in biology with a pre-physical therapy emphasis. Kelsey is headed to Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN, where she will study either elementary education or social work.

P.E .O. i s a n i n t e r n a t ion a l philanthropic education organization whe re women celebr a t e t he

advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.

P.E.O. International has given over $366 million in f inancial assistance through six projects to more than 113,000 women to pursue their educational dreams. In addition to awarding our local scholarship, Canton’s Chapter U has successfully nominated area women for International P.E.O. loans, scholarships and grants.

Canton’s P.E.O. chapter was established in 1922. Chapter U member Cathy Heinemann was recently installed as the State President for the organization.

Larson Celebrates

80th Birthday! Angie Larson is celebrating her

80th birthday on July 30th! Her family is requesting a card shower, cards maybe sent to her at 28589 480th Ave., Canton, SD 57013.

Van Wyhe’s Celebrate 30th Anniversary!

Pete and Cami Van Wyhe will be celebrating their 30th WeddingAnniversary. Join us at the Canton Barn Friday, August 7th at 7 p.m.

PUBLIC AUCTIONSelling JD E100 Riding mower, Woodworking Tools,

Buick Terraza Van, Collectibles & HouseholdDue to health reasons we have moved to an apartment and will off er the following at Public Auction

located at 804 S. Mable, Sioux Falls SD or from intersection of E 10th St and Cliff Ave., go east 5 blocks to Mable Ave., then 6 blocks south into cul-de-sac. (just south of Eugene Field Elem. School) No Lunch

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SPENCER and KAREN PITTS, OWNERSPh: 605-413-3664

Tom Souvignier, Auctioneer & Real Estate, Canton SD (605) 987-2904

Ted Souvignier, Auctioneer & Real Estate, Canton SD (605) 660-3962

Clerked by Souvignier Auctions, Canton SD

Mower: John Deere E100 riding mower, 42in. deck, 17.5hp, only 30.5 actual hrs., like new; MTD 20in. pushmower; Van & Trailer: 2005 Buick Terraza CXL mini-van, 6 cyl., 3rd row seat, approx. 197,000 miles, runs; Snowbear HD utility trailer, 8x5ft w/ rear ramp, drop sides and enclosed tote, sharp.

Woodworking and Shop Tools: Performax 9in. bandsaw; Tool Shop 3/4hp drill press; Ryobi 12in. chop saw; Craftsman router table, several new routers; 18in scroll saw; Performax rolling tool chest; Bostitch contractor air compressor; table saws; Fischer 23in. mower lift; Stanley Fatmax tool chest; hyd. engine hoist; 2.5 ton fl oor jack; folding saw horses; 5 ft. scaff old; Master Force roto tool; Diehard battery charger; shop vacs; oscillating multi tools; B&D 1/2in. elec. drill; Homelite 1700psi power washer; Craftsman stacking tool chest; circular saws; Delta drill; retractable lamp; bench grinder; saws-all; 12in. tile cutter; concrete slotting saw; B&D jig saw; Senco air nailer; oscill. spindle sander; Kreg tools; braid nailers; socket sets; Dovetail jig; Remington elec. chainsaw; orbital sander; shop vise;; pipe clamps; Worx 4.5in. circ. saw; mechanics stool & creeper; receiver hitch carrier; HD metal pallet rack; Worx 20V string trimmer; (4) step ladders; ext. branch trimmer; 4ft. garden wagon; 4 car dollys; string lighting; torque wrench; draw knife; levels; 2 drafting tables; Teoing jig; screwdriver sets; elec. fogger; 4x8 plywood sheets; many hand tools; plus much more to uncover. Tools are all in near new condition.

Collectibles: approx. 25 oil lamps & bracket lamps, oil hanging lamps; barn lantern; old license plates;

Household: Full size bed w/ new mattress & box sprg; china hutch; Grandfather clock; dining tables and chairs; small kitchen appliances; bookshelves; lamps; 2 sm. roll-top desks; Santa & Polar Express trains, holiday dec; Epson XP4105 printer; hp Offi ce Jet Pro 6987 printer; 8ft. lawn windmill; Vintage am/fm/cd juke box; lawn furniture; Lasko fan; microwave; CD stereo and tuner; charcoal pizza oven; wood rocker; table-top jukebox; Coca cola display; 5 new track lights; outdoor lights; metal lockers; new weather vans; 2 wheelchairs; elec. space heaters; offi ce chair; plastic folding tables; stained glass lamps; plus more. Garden Shed: 68in. W x88 L x 88 H plastic garden shed (like new) w/ raised base.

Visit www.souvignierauctions.com for complete auction ad and some pictures.Covid-19 Alert: Not feeling well? Please do not attend. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.

Imagine Your Story…the reading challenges end on August 1, so be sure to finish up as many titles as you can before returning your sheet to the Library. The preschoolers-fifth graders will all be rewarded when they turn in their reading logs, and all of the adults that return theirs will be entered in a drawing for a gift card from the Sioux Valley Grille. We have enjoyed the interaction with the patrons throughout the program, limited as it were. We have had good attendance at Storytime in the Park, Make and Take Craft Thursdays, and our “I Spy” case. And of course, even though the reading challenges are ending, we know that you will continue to read, perhaps we have opened some new reading avenues for you! We want you all to know that we do enjoy our jobs here at the Library and we appreciate the support of our patrons. Our community is very fortunate to have a full-time library.

ADULT FICTIONDeath by Café Mocha by Alex

Er ickson. Coffee lovers a re gathering from far and wide at the hotel, and Krissy, Rita, and Vicki are excited. But some of the attendees may need to switch to decaf, as a public argument breaks out soon after they check in, and then a flavor competition leads to bitter feelings. When the winner of the contest is beaned with a carafe full of café mocha, suspicions swirl along with accusations of bribery. Was the dead man offering perks to the judges or was something sinister going on his personal life?

Bless Her Dead Little Heart: a

southern ladies mystery by Miranda James. With the Mississippi sun beating down, Angel and Dickce are taking a break to cool off and pet sit their friend Charlie Harris’s cat, Diesel, when their former sorority sister, Rosabelle Suttan, shows up at their door unexpectedly, with her ne’er-do-well adult children not far behind. Rosabelle’s selfish offspring are desperate to discover what’s in her will, and it soon becomes clear that one of them would kill to get their hands on the inheritance. Suddenly, caught up in a deadly tangle of duplicitous suspects and deep-fried motives, it will take all of the sisters’ Southern charm to catch a decidedly ill-mannered killer.

The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner. Just after the Second World War, in the small English village of Chawton, an unusual but like-minded group of people band together to attempt something remarkable. One hundred and fifty years ago, Chawton was the final home of Jane Austen, one of England’s finest novelists, though now it is home to a few distant relatives and their diminishing estate. With the last bit of Austen’s legacy threatened, a group of separate individuals come together to preserve both Jane Austen’s home and her legacy.

Relic by Preston and Child. When visitors are killed at the New York Museum of Natural History before the opening of the Superstition exhibition, graduate student Margo Green discovers a link between the killings, a tragic archaeological trip to the Amazon Basin, and a figurine from the exhibit.

Ask and Jansen Receive Local P.E.O. Scholarship

Pictured: Mary Toso, SD Chapter U President, Maddisyn Ask, Kelsey Jansen, Nancy Bitterman, SD Chapter U Treasurer

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By Rachel CruzeThe state of the economy, and our

country as we know it, is crazy at the moment. But I don’t want you to live in fear. I want you to take a deep breath, and know that you can control your financial future. Here are three things you should do with your money right now.

1. Write down your financial goals

I recently read about a Harvard study on written goals. They asked students if they had set clear, written goals for their future and made plans to accomplish them. Only 3% of them had written down their goals and plans. Thirteen percent had goals, but hadn’t written them down. And 84% of respondents didn’t have any goals at all.

Ten years later they followed up with the students. The 13% who had goals that weren’t written down were earning twice as much as the 84% who had no goals at all. But here’s the real kicker: The 3% who had written down their goals were earning 10 times more than the other 97% combined.

That’s the power of a written goal. I can’t emphasize enough how crucial it is that you write down your goals. Your goals can be anything from getting out of debt by the end of the year, to making a plan for retirement. Even your budget counts as a written goal for your money every month.

When you write down a goal, you’re motivated to stick to it. You’ll work harder and move heaven and earth to make it happen.

2. Save up an emergency fundAn emergency fund turns a crisis

into nothing but an inconvenience.At Ramsey Solutions, we teach

the 7 Baby Steps. They help you get out of debt, and build a life you love. Baby Step 1 is to save a $1,000 emergency fund as your cushion while you’re getting out of debt. Then, pay off all debt using the debt snowball. In this step, you list your debts from smallest to largest (regardless of interest rate), and knock them out one at a time. Once you’re out of debt, save three to six months of expenses as your fully-funded emergency fund.

Can you picture a life with no debt, and a fully funded emergency fund in the bank? Not only are you in a strong position financially, but you aren’t worried about a financial crisis either. That peace of mind is priceless!

3. Change your mindset about money

You get a credit card offer in the mail with an amazing deal on points that you just can’t pass up. Your friends invite you on vacation, and instead of missing out, you dip into your emergency fund. It’s time to send your kids to college so you take out a Parent PLUS loan. But none of these choices are going to set you (or your kids) up to win with money.

This is where self-awareness is key. Don’t let an old habit or an “easy” out creep in and ruin your progress. You’ve got to know yourself well enough to know what you’ll be tempted by, and what to guard

against.You’ve worked too hard to let a

momentary distraction take away what you’ve built. If you’re ready to stop worrying, stressing and losing sleep about money for good, you’ve got to say never again. Never again will you be at the mercy of a global economic crisis. Never again will money keep you up at night.

Once you commit to your goals, get out of debt, save your emergency fund, and change your mindset, nothing can stop you!

About Rachel CruzeAs a #1 New York Times best-

selling author, host of The Rachel Cruze Show and The Rachel Cruze Show Podcast, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at www.rachelcruze.com, youtube.com/rachelcruze or facebook.com/rachelramseycruze.

3 Steps To Avoiding Financial Crisis Thousands of veterans will return

to school in the next few weeks, and it is important that they understand and utilize their GI Bill® benefits in the pursuit of their education. While the GI Bill® covers nearly every imaginable school related expense from tuition, books, fees, and even a living stipend, we understand that utilizing this benefit can be confusing at times.

The GI Bill® is one of the best benefits of being a military member. This great program helps service members, veterans, and families reach their education goals. However, each program is administrated differently, depending on a person’s eligibility and duty status.

There are resources to assist veterans and their families obtain information about how to use their GI Bill® benefits. This information includes how to take advantage of scholarships, how to find out more about housing allowances, book supplies stipends, on-the-job training programs, apprenticeship

programs, survivor and dependents assistance or transferring benefits.

Here are some resources available for veterans and families:

County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers – (contact information can be found at: https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/veteransserviceofficers/locatevso.aspx).

Campus Vete rans Resou rce Centers and Certifying Officials (contact information can be found at: http://vetaffairs.sd.gov/resources/colleges.aspx).

South Dakota’s State Certifying Officials Shane Olivier (shane.olivier@state.sd.us) and Ryan Fowler (ryan.fowler@state.sd.us).

These leaders recognize the specific needs and challenges veterans face in transitioning. Their goal is to empower veterans and military-affiliated students to succeed in their educational and vocational goals. It’s investing in the future of America.

Greg Whitlock, SecretarySouth Dakota Department of

Veterans Affairs

Investing in America’s Future

PIERRE - The South Dakota Depa r t ment of Env i ron ment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced today that the City of Canton public water system and the system's operation specialists have been awarded a Secretary's Award for Drinking Water Excellence.

"The coronavirus has brought us many challenges this year including uncertainty about the health of our families and communities. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of South Dakota's public water supply systems, one resource we do not need to worry about is safe drinking water. DENR is excited to award the City of Canton with the Secretary's Award for Drinking Water Excellence for its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and for delivering safe drinking water to

their customers for 19 consecutiveyears," said DENR Secretary HunterRoberts. "Year after year the City ofCanton system operation specialistshave worked tirelessly to provide safedrinking water to its customers, andthis year is no exception."

The system's operations specialistsare Ryan V andemore, StevenErickson, Chris Krogmann, JordanLeinen, Monte Miller and JoshuaHelland.

To qualify for the Secretary's Awardfor Drinking Water Excellence,public water systems and their systemoperations specialists had to meet allof the compliance monitoring andreporting requirements, drinkingwater standards, and certificationrequirements for ten consecutiveyears or more.

DENR Recognizes City Of Canton For Drinking Water Compliance

There has never been a better time in recent history to brainstorm new ways to think about community development than right now. We have the time to consider the way we plan for the future and apply creativity and innovation to attracting and retaining business for our region.

We believe that one of the best ways to gather new ideas is to reach out to community residents for their thoughts on new ways to enhance and grow their hometowns. Analyzing the strengths and challenges of your community is a great way to start the process. What’s working? Where are the gaps? What can you and your neighbors do? How should elected officials be included in the conversation? When we start by asking the right questions, we often come up with ideas that can make positive changes in our communities.

The Minnehaha and Lincoln County Economic Development Associations exist to help communities reset their development efforts. As a facilitator of conversations, LCEDA and MCEDA can help focus the efforts of the whole community on growth in a needed direction. We serve our investor communities, utilities, and businesses in a wide variety of

ways—by attracting potential new companies and hosting tours of our region, by acting as a resource for expanding businesses, and by connecting communities, sharing good ideas, and directing attention to the importance of regional economic development.

That’s what we do—but we can become an even greater resource for our region’s economic growth by leveraging the power of our members, developing new and innovative concepts for building community consensus, and finding creating ways to connect new and expanding businesses to the right location in our two-county area.

Think of what your community needs, plan your next move and get in touch. We’re ready with information, facilitation, and connections that can move your hometown to the next step. Let’s get creative and get some innovation going in our region! Please contact me at jessef@siouxfalls.com or 605-339-0103.

Getting Creative With Community Development

By Jesse Fonkert, Executive DirectorMinnehaha & Lincoln County Economic Dev. Associations

OFF The Road With Jerry

Sioux Valley News • Thursday, July 30, 2020Page 4 Editorial

Young mechanically minded guys do very well sometimes when they workhard at a project. This young guy is holding a trophy he won with his number20 racing go-kart. His name is Darrin Zomer of Canton. This rookie racer has accumulated fourteen trophies as of June 26, 2003. He was on a 5-in-a-row winning streak that included clean sweep win up in Pipestone, Minnesota.

This is a derby Demolition race car in 2002 being prepped and ready foran upcoming race. This is Russ Miller Jr. and his son Russ. This love ofdemolition derby racing has been going on in this family for years. They raced all around here from down in Alcester to over east in Inwood.

Here is another form of racing using these small hobby track remote controlled vehicles. This is Curt Moulton in 2003 showing some he racedat hobby town USA in Sioux Falls and won 1st place. He also raced in Minneapolis and placed 41st out of 106 in the world.

This is a 1978 picture in downtown Canton of another popular “gear head” or motor sports small engines. This group of 1/16 scale tractors were going to race on a Saturday night at West-side ball park, in conjunction with Canton’s 8th Annual Corn Carnival. These little motors were quite loud using .049 model airplane engines, with RPM’s going way up to 13,000 per minute. These little tractors had weight classes like real tractors, at 3, 4, 5, 6 and open class on pounds. These tractors pulled a sealed down version of a cannon ball skid machine. Prizes were sponsored by Peterson Carpet and Monument, L and L Motor Supply, Farmers State Bank and First American Bank.

Dave Says: People Need To Hear Success StoriesDear Dave,S o m a n y c o m p a n i e s a n d

entrepreneurs are hurting right now. With everything that’s going on in the world, I find myself ashamed to celebrate business successes. In the past, I’ve always shared highlights with our customers to show them how amazing they are and how much their support means. How can I navigate this time without making others feel bad?

AlyssaDear Alyssa,You know, in most cases people

who ask this kind of question are already self-aware enough to celebrate their business success with grace and social awareness. You didn’t ask how to brag, you asked how you can still celebrate what’s going on in your business with your customers.

You’re not firing shots at other people when you do something like this with the right heart and an attitude of gratitude and humility. You’re not talking about jumping around and yelling about how great you are while saying everyone else is a doofus. All you’re doing is letting people know what’s working and that you’re thankful for it—and them.

People need to hear success stories. They need to hear stories about winning, whether times are good or bad. It might actually inspire and encourage them. It’s good news!

—Dave Dear Dave,My husband and I are about to start

Baby Step 5. We want to save money for college to help our children, but we’re a little worried about starting a 529 Plan and being penalized if we pull the money out for trade school or they don’t finish their studies. What do you think we should do?

DaniDear Dani,You’d only be taxed on the growth,

not what you put into the plan. And you’d be taxed on the growth anyway if you put it into something else, so there’s no reason not to go with a 529 Plan.

The truth is a 529 will work for a lot of trade schools. It may not be accepted if they do a straight-up apprenticeship, but it’s fine for a course of study at a vo-tech school.

Now, if you don’t use all of what’s in your 529 for education, the portion that goes unused will be taxed. You’ll want a chunk of cash sitting in your 529, enough to make a difference in

their educational goals, but you don’t want to overfund it.

—Dave* Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey

Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

Dave Ramsey, author of Dave Says.

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Politicians are people, too. Unfortunately, in today’s highly partisan environment that can be hard to remember. Cable news fosters the idea that officeholders, especially those in the other party, are worthy of our derision, rather than our respect or empathy.

Two incidents of the last week have reminded me of the fragility of the human experience. These tragedies have impacted human beings, human beings who happen to be involved in politics.

John Lewis was a colleague of mine in the U.S. House. He was a civil rights legend and, along with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the “Big Six” leaders who guided the peaceful civil rights movement of the 1960s. John and I often disagreed on policy, but I greatly respected his rejection of both violence and toxic political rhetoric.

L ate la s t ye a r Joh n w a s d i a g n o s e d w i t h s t a ge I V pancreatic cancer. He battled for more than six months. During that time, his trips to the House floor grew less common, but when he was present he was beset by questions and well-wishes from

colleagues on both sides of the aisle – men and women who had grown to care for John, regardless of their political differences.

Closer to home, Billie and Kelsea Sutton have been involved in their community and in statewide politics. They have an adorable son Liam. Earlier this month they welcomed daughter Lenore Antonia into the world. A week later, Lenore passed.

I got to know Billie in Pierre when we both served in state government. When I read the news about his daughter, my heart ached. It still aches. I can’t imagine the pain he and Kelsea must be feeling.

The scope of their tragedy isn’t changed because of how Billie might have voted on a bill five years ago. Their mourning is real regardless of what bumper stickers they have on their cars.

Modern politics has plenty of hate and anger. This week I’m trying to remember that John Lewis’s family and Billie, Kelsea and Liam Sutton are real people, worthy of our condolences and empathy.

Politicians are people, too.

Politicians are People, Too

By Governor Kristi Noem July 24, 2020 Since my time in Congress,

I’ve had a good relationship with President Trump and his administration. We worked on tax reform together, he helped bring back fireworks to Mount Rushmore earlier this month, and he and his team have been instrumental in helping us secure the supplies we have needed to battle COVID-19.

In many ways, it’s fair to say that South Dakota has developed a unique relationship with the Trump administration. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to continue to develop our common bond with a visit to Washington D.C. On Wednesday, I sat down with Vice President Pence, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, as well as senior officials at the Department of Treasury and the Department of Justice.

Our conversations included the shared lessons that we have learned from our unique approaches to the virus, what the outlook is for further development of treatment as well as a potential vaccine in the coming months, how best we can tackle the rebuilding that will need to take place as we look overcome the challenges that COVID has left in its wake, among many other things.

This last point about rebuilding is one that we are all especially zeroed in on at this point. Even before COVID hit, I got up every day looking for ways to improve our state so it can be stronger today and for the next generation. And now in the wake of this global pandemic, whether it’s education or business growth and development or finding more ways to protect our most vulnerable, the challenges in front of us are real, and yet also very feasible. The reason I continue to be very optimistic about our future is because of our people – the finest in the nation.

Though there is st i l l some unknown about where this year will take us, I firmly believe that our state is in the best position of any in the country. We will continue to provide all the information we have about our situation as quickly as possible to you all. Then, we will continue to trust the people of this great state to take that information and make the best decisions for themselves, their families, and – in turn – their communities. Though we’re not out of the woods yet, I wholeheartedly believe our future is very bright.

As always, for all the latest information about COVID-19 in South Dakota, please visit COVID.SD.Gov.

South Dakota’s Future Remains Bright

07/12/2020 0:08, 1100 Blk E 5th, Suspicious Vehicle(s), Closed; 0:41, 28200 Blk Cedar, Driving While Intoxicated, Arrested; 2:39, 200 Blk N Milwaukee, Domestic/Family Dispute, Arrested; 3:21, 100 Blk N Main, Public Services, Closed; 8:10, 1000 Blk E 2nd, Ambulance Call, Closed; 9:25, 1000 Blk E 2nd, Ambulance Call, Closed; 20:37, 28200 Blk South Cedar, Signal 1-Injury Accident, Closed; 21:22, E Poplar Dr, Information, Closed .

07/13/2020 7:36, 200 Blk W 7th, Animal Missing, Closed; 12:35, 100 Blk S Main, Suicide/Threat/Attempt, Closed; 15:27, 200 Blk N Milwaukee, Property Dispute/Exchange, Closed; 18:21, Dakota/Lynn, Traffic Enforcement, Warned; 18:31, 100 Blk E 5th, Suicide/Threat/Attempt, Closed; 20:47, 5th/Pleasant, Traffic Enforcement, Warned; 21:56, 5th/Lincoln, Traffic Enforcement, War ned; 23:12, 7th /Lincoln , Traf f ic Enforcement, Warned; 23:45, 100 Blk West 5th, Public Services, Closed; 23:58, 1000 Blk E 2nd, Information, Closed.

07/14/2020 4:17, 5th / West , Traf f ic Enforcement, Warned; 4:38, 500 Blk W 5th, Traffic Enforcement, Warned; 4:58, 5th/West, Traffic Enforcement, Warned; 7:28, 200 Blk W. 2nd, Property Damage, Closed; 8:40, 200 Blk N Milwaukee, Wellbeing Check, Closed; 16:35, Park Lane, Property Dispute/Exchange, Closed.

07/15/2020 8:53, 400 Blk N. Dakota, Animal Call, Warned; 10:42, 900 Blk N

Hickory Ln, Theft, Closed; 12:19, 6th/Broadway, Code Enforcement Issue, Closed; 12:24, 300 Blk N Lincoln, Code EnforcementIssue, Under Investigation; 14:51, 400 Blk S. Broadway, Property Found, Closed; 20:53, Kennedy Park, Vandalism, Closed.

07/16/2020 3:26, 1000 Blk E 2nd, Alarms, Closed; 7:42, Hwy 18 Mm 3, Traff ic Complaint, Sent to State’s Attorney; 13:56, 200 Blk N Milwaukee, Property Dispute/Exchange, Closed; 14:51, 500 Blk S. Main, Civil/Non Criminal, Closed; 15:11, 100 BlkWest 5th, Traffic Enforcement, Closed; 22:14, 6th/Main, Traffic Hazard, Closed.

07/17/2020 8:44, 600 Blk S Pleasant, Animal Call, Closed; 11:54, 47900 Blk W 5th, Traffic Enforcement, Cited - Traffic; 14:52, 100 Blk N Main, Information, Closed; 14:57, 200 Blk N Milwaukee, Property Dispute/Exchange, Closed; 16:38, 300 Blk N Main, Fraud/Forgery/Counterfeit, Closed; 18:31, 1000 Blk E 2nd, Suspicious Vehicle(s), Closed; 19:29, Hwy 18/Canwood, Traffic Enforcement, Warned; 21:32, 5th/Johnson, Traffic Enforcement, Warned; 23:00, 1000 Blk E 2nd, Missing Person-Juvenile, Closed; 23:14, 800 Blk W 3rd, Child Custody Dispute, Closed; 23:48, 5th/West Road, Traffic Enforcement, Warned; 0:49, 300 BlkW 11th, Animal Call, Closed; 8:08, 100 BlkN Riverview Rd, Burglary/Break In, Sentto State’s Attorney; 22:38, 900 Blk E. 2nd, Liquor Law Violation, Closed; 23:44, 28600 Blk 480th Ave, Disorderly Conduct, Closed.

07/12/20 09:24 Intentional Damage to Property $400 or less - 3rd Degree Vandalism Under Investigation; 09:45 Accident, Non-Injury Under Investigation; 12:12 Traffic Complaint Under Investigation; 15:00 Harrisburg Theft From Vehicle Over $1000 Under Investigation; 15:26 Sioux Falls Theft From Vehicle Over $1000 Under Investigation; 20:37 Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility; Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle; Reckless Driving; Accident, Injury; DUI 1st Offense; Found/Lost Property; Loaded Firearm in Possession While Intoxicated Arrested.

07/13/20 10:20 Lennox Warrant - Warrant of Arrest Arrested; 11:05 Sioux Falls Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility;

Reckless Driving Under Investigation; 15:41 Harrisburg Warrant - Warrant of Arrest Arrested; 16:43 Fail to Yield Right Of Way At Intersection Cited - Traffic; 18:49 Tea Theft of a Motor Vehicle Over $1000 Closed.

07/14/20 01:46 Beresford Assist Other Agency Closed; 01:48 Harrisburg Failure to Vacate/Ordered to Leave Under Investigation; 08:38 Sioux Falls Under Investigation; 12:43 Canton Grand Theft Class 5 Felony Under Investigation; 14:36 Mental Hold Under Investigation; 15:04 Tea Petty Theft All Others Less Than $400 Under Investigation.

07/15/20 10:05 Harrisburg Simple Assault Domestic Sent to State’s Attorney; 10:11 Violation of Conditions of Sentence Sent to State’s Attorney; 17:46 Warrant - Bench Warrant Arrested.

07/16/20 04:13 Har r isburg Careless Driving; DUI 1st Offense Arrested; 07:44 Sioux Falls Intentional Damage to Property

$400 or less - 3rd Degree Vandalism Under Investigation; 12:44 DUI 1st Offense; Lane Driving Arrested; 14:23 Lennox Under Investigation; 22:18 Beresford Information Closed; 22:42 Parker Simple Assault - Against Law Enforcement Officer Under Investigation.

07/17/20 10:18 Fairview Shoplifting Petty Theft 1st (400-1000) Under Investigation; 13:31 Canton Warrant - Warrant of Arrest Arrested; 17:04 Canton Under Investigation; 18:04 Harrisburg Under Investigation; 18:54 Harrisburg Petty Theft All Others $400-$1000 Under Investigation.

07/18/20 23:34 Tea Failure to Vacate/Ordered to Leave; Suspicious Activity Under Investigation; 23:44 Selling Tobacco to Minor, or Minor Purchasing or Possessing Tobacco; Possession or Use Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Marijuana 2 oz or less; Simple Assault Domestic Arrested.

Canton Police Log July 12-17

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Log July 12-18

This past weekend was graduation weekend, and I’m thankful that this group of seniors was fi nally able to get the ceremony they deserve - even though it was the hottest graduation weekend I have ever seen in my whole life.

I was able to sit in on the graduation ceremony on Saturday and am thankful for the Canton School District for allowing me to do so. I also want to applaud our administrators for taking the precautions they did in helping to ensure everyone’s health and safety.

The graduation ceremony was understandably a little different this year as far as the program itself, with no band and/or choir performing like they normally do. But, due to the efforts of a few members of the senior class, special music was still able to be performed, and it was a perfect touch in sending these students off into this next phase of their lives.

From what I was told, when senior Gabby Isais heard that the choir would not perform at graduation, she gathered a group of senior members together to learn a new song and held practice sessions over the course of several nights. They then recruited an accompanist and notifi ed the school administrators of their desire to perform at graduation.

And the performance was absolutely beautiful. The fi rst song, “Home” by Phillip Phillips sounded breathtaking, and the lyrics were appropriately bittersweet:

Hold on to me as we go; As we roll down this unfamiliar road.And although this wave is stringing us

along,Just know you’re not alone,‘Cause I’m going to make this place

your home.Settle down, it’ll all be clear;Don’t pay no mind to the demons,They fi ll you with fear.The trouble, it might drag you down;If you get lost, you can always be found.Just know you’re not alone,‘Cause I’m going to make this place

your home.And of course, it wouldn’t be

graduation without hearing “Go Now in Peace,” a song that brings tears to my eyes and chills down my spine every time. A great job to all of the students who were involved in putting these performances together. It sounded wonderful, and

from now on whenever I hear the lyrics to “Home” I will think of all of you.

A few months ago, shortly after the pandemic fi rst began, there was a movement on Facebook called “Adopt a Senior,” where members of the private group could “adopt” a senior that was nominated for the project by their parents. The group had several thousand people in it from all around the Sioux Falls area, and you could adopt a senior from the town you live in or a senior from another town you didn’t know at all.

I was fortunate enough to have the chance to “adopt” CHS senior Maddisyn Ask. When her dad, Coach Jeremy Ask, began teaching in Canton, she was just a little baby, and when I had him as a teacher, she was just a tiny little girl. I know I’m not the only one who attended CHS back then that remembers seeing Maddi at wrestling meets, football and basketball games, and other school events, and she was just as cute as can be! I remember my sophomore year at the Homecoming tailgate supper (this would have been the fall of 2003), one of my friends and I sat at the same table as Jeremy and Brenda with little Maddi, and we got to hold her and play with her while the adults were conversing with one another.

After I graduated from high school and attended college, I came home for the summers and worked at the pool. Several years had gone by at this point, and Maddi was of school-age and I had her in swimming lessons a couple times. A few years later, I was working at Lawrence Elementary where Maddi and the rest of the class of 2020 were some of the oldest role models in the elementary school.

During the years that followed, I went home to raise my own children, and Maddi and her classmates grew up into exceptional young adults. It seems like I couldn’t read the newspaper or attend a school event without seeing all of the great things they were accomplishing in school. In fact, when I fi rst started working for The Sioux Valley News two years ago, it was some of the members of this year’s senior class that I fi rst interviewed for some of my earliest stories.

I feel like I watched most of these

kids grow up, and it amazes me how fast it all went by. So when I decided to “adopt” a senior, I fi gured I couldn’t go wrong with any senior from Canton High School.

“Adopting” a senior simply meant you showered them with gifts to help them through the diffi cult time of distance-learning, being away from their friends and teachers, and missing out on so many memories they would most likely not get back. I had Kim at The Garden Shed put together a beautiful arrangement of fl owers, compiled a couple of gift cards she could use for fun and college planning, and picked up her favorite drink from Laura’s Lattes. When I delivered it to the house, I had to laugh because poor Kale was so confused as to who I was and what all this stuff was for. But all in all, it was a fun thing to do to pay it forward to members of the senior class, and I’m happy I got to know Maddi a little better in the process.

To Maddi and all of the members of the senior class: We’ve been rooting for you all along through this challenging time, and we will continue to root for you as you embark on your new journeys - wherever that may be. Best wishes to all of you on a bright future!

On a bit of a side-note, I hope no one melted too badly over the weekend. I attempted doing some work in the garden, but ended up limiting it to simply picking my ripe cherry tomatoes and calling it good. This is my fi rst year with a garden and I had no idea how it would turn out, but I’m happy to say I have so many cherry tomatoes that I don’t quite know what I will do with all of them.

Wish me luck on my salsa-making attempts this week. I can safely say I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m willing to attempt it anyway.

I hope that everyone has a safe, healthy and happy week. Please remember to keep the school administrators and teachers in your thoughts in the coming weeks as they prepare for the upcoming school year, as well as all parents who currently have school-age children. No decisions are easy decisions right now. Let’s remember to be kind and considerate as we all anticipate what is to happen in the coming weeks and months.

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By Rollie SteckThe Canton City Commission

met in regular session on Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Depot. Commissioner Moses Isais was not present at the time of roll call.

Under Visitors to be Heard, Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Harold Timmerman spoke regarding the new policy from the National Weather Service regarding their policies about activating the sirens for a funnel cloud. Timmerman noted that they have revamped their policy so that not all of the sirens in the County will activate when a funnel cloud is spotted. The siren near the specifi c location of the funnel cloud will activate only now. Commissioner Todd Baldwin thanked Timmerman for coming to the meeting.

The only item under Old Business was the Second Reading - An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution, Terms, Issuance and Payment of General Obligation Bonds - Series 2020 in the aggregate principal amount to not exceed $2,700,000. The First Reading was held on July 6 and if approved, it will be effective August 19. Motion to approve by Baldwin. Seconded by Commissioner Tyler Larson. Unanimous approval.

The fi rst item under New Business was the Drinking Water Certifi cate of Achievement Award. The DENR has announced that the City of Canton public water systems and the system’s operation specialist have been awarded for the 19th consecutive year a Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence. To qualify for the award, a municipality must meet certain criteria for 10 consecutive years or more. The following employees for the City of Canton were listed on the award: Steve Erickson, Monte Miller, Jordan Leinen, Chris Krogmann, Joshua Helland and Ryan Vandemore. No motion was needed.

Next under New Business was the Tree Trimming Bill. This is to give authorization to Finance Offi cer Kyle Cwach to adjust Tree Trimming Bills. Motion to approve by Chaon. Seconded by Baldwin. Unanimous approval.

Next on the agenda was a discussion from Citizen Tom Kadinger about his tree trimming bill. Kadinger took to the podium and asked about the height that branches can overhang. He noted that he was inches in that range. Chaon noted that he had to pay a bill too because he was just inside the limits for how low a branch can overhang the street. The Commission approved the bill as legitimate.

A request from Citizen Dick Meister regarding his tree trimming bill was next under New Business. Meister came to the podium to answer any questions if needed. Meister is requesting that he receive a reduction because he received two minimum bills. It was noted that one of the bills was not even close to his property. Baldwin motioned to recommend that they cut his

bill in half. Seconded by Larson. Unanimous approval. Meister thanked the Commission.

Next under New Business was a street closure request from Noid’s Gaming Parlour. Noid’s Gaming Parlour has submitted a request for a Street Closure on September 12 for a Cornhole and Street Bowling event. The event will take place in front of Noid’s on Main Street. Noid’s is requesting that Main Street be closed between 5th Street and 6th Street from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Motion to approve by Chaon. Seconded by Larson. Unanimous approval.

A Special Event Alcohol License for Noid’s Gaming Parlour was next on the agenda. Noid’s is applying for a Special Event Alcohol License for the Cornhole and Street Bowling event on September 12. Police Chief Troy Swenson is aware of the event and has no concerns. Motion to approve by Larson. Seconded by Baldwin. Unanimous approval.

The closure of the South West Road Recommendation was next on the agenda. City Engineer Myron Adam is recommending the closure of South West Road until the culvert can be repaired. Citizen Roger Simenuk representing the Canton Township took to the podium and asked if they had a plan in place before closing the road. Baldwin mentioned that they do not want to close the road, but they are worried about the liability from the Canton Township. Simenuk stated he did not want the road to be closed without a plan to reopen. Baldwin said the road needs to be open for the community and emergency response. If they do have to close the road, he wants it closed for a very short period of time.

Mayor Sandra Lundstrom asked if they can table this discussion. Simenuk asked if they can at least post load limits in the interim, but he was unsure if the bridge was long enough to post load limits. Baldwin said it is too short and must be at least 20 feet to be able to post load limits. Simenuk thanked the Commission. Baldwin noted that he does not want to completely table the issue. Mayor Lundstrom asked if they should make the bridge one lane in the

interim. Motion to proceed with one lane with signage and barriers and to move forward with fi nding a fi x working with the Canton Township by Baldwin. Seconded by Larson. Unanimous approval.

Next under New Business was the Notice of Award - Water Tower Rehabilitation Project. The bid award was granted to Champion Tank Services, LLC on June 15 in the amount of $90,450 to complete the Water Tower Rehabilitation Project. Motion to approve by Chaon. Seconded by Baldwin. Unanimous approval.

The Agreement - Champion Tank Services Water Tower Rehabilitation Project was next under New Business. HDR Project Engineer Kyle Lentsch has approved the agreement for the project. Motion to approve by Chaon. Seconded by Baldwin. Unanimous approval.

Next under New Business was the Pay Request #2 - Katzer Concrete, Inc. Adam has submitted the Pay Request for concrete work done from June 27 to July 10 for the 2020 Community Sidewalk Improvements in the amount of $33,390.55. Motion to approve by Larson. Seconded by Baldwin. Baldwin asked about the progress. Krogmann noted that there have been mediocre improvements, but overall it has all been good so far. Unanimous approval.

The Certifi cate of Project Completion - Water Source Improvement was next on the agenda. The City has received the Certifi cate for the State Revolving Fund Projects. DENR requires that these be signed and returned to their offi ce. Motion to approve by Chaon. Seconded by Baldwin. Unanimous approval.

Next on the agenda was the Airport Lease Agreement. The Canton Airport Board has a new land lease with Leslie P Chaon for hangar space at the Canton Airport. The lease is a 15 year lease that is valid from August 1, 2020 to December 31, 2035. After the expiration, the lease will be renewed at one year periods. The lease is for 4,900 Sq/FT at $.0973/Sf. Each year will include a 4% increase in the lease. Motion

to approve by Baldwin. Seconded by Larson. Chaon abstained. Motion carries.

The Letter of Intent with Dougherty and Company was next under New Business. Tom Grimmond with Collier Securities (formerly Dougherty & Company) has submitted a Letter of Intent to authorize them to underwrite the Pool Bonds. This is required by State Law. Motion to approve by Baldwin. Seconded by Larson. Unanimous approval.

2020 Soccer Program was next on the agenda. The new Spring Soccer Program was started by the Rec Board and was postponed due to COVID-19. Due to several of the volunteer coaches unable to coach due to other commitments, the Rec Board is recommending cancelling the program for 2020. Motion to cancel the Soccer Program and issue refunds where possible by Baldwin. Seconded by Larson. Unanimous approval.

Police Offi cer DeJay Jennings has completed his Law Enforcement training and is eligible for his step increase at Grade 14, Step 2 at $19.95/hr effective on July 1, 2020. Motion to approve by Baldwin. Seconded by Larson Unanimous approval.

An Employee Resignation was next on the agenda. Library Assistant Savannah Jeffers has turned in her resignation effective July 31. Motion to accept the resignation and thank her for her time with the City by Baldwin. Seconded by Chain. Unanimous approval.

Advertise for the newly opened Library Position was the fi nal item under New Business. Motion to approve by Baldwin. Seconded by Larson. Unanimous approval.

During Commissioner Dialogue, Krogmann noted they had 33 loads last year and only 22 loads this year. Krogmann mentioned that it was due to property owners keeping it clean and no mattresses. Mayor Lundstrom noted that it all went well and thanked citizens for taking pride in their property.

Motion to adjourn at 7:47 by Larson. Seconded by Baldwin. Unanimous approval.

City Commission Discusses Tree Trimming, Street Closures

Bart PfankuchSouth Dakota News WatchWith a new school year fast

approaching in South Dakota, the usual feelings of excitement, anticipation and opportunity have been replaced with angst, anxiety and worry.

The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a pall of uncertainty over whether students, teachers and staff can safely return to schools for in-person teaching and learning. As of mid-July in South Dakota, the vast majority of public schools appeared poised to open in late August and bring children back to the classroom, though many are offering a remote, home-based option.

To better understand what people at all levels of the public education system are enduring, South Dakota News Watch in early July contacted several South Dakotans on the front lines of the fall 2020 return to school.

Before school starts, Jodi Jensen and her husband are facing a decision that could have life-or-death consequences for their son, Justin.

Justin is a gregarious, high-achieving sixth-grader who loves going to school in Huron. According to his mom, Justin desperately wants to see his friends and teachers again.

Jodi Jensen wants to send him back to school in August, but the coronavirus has created agony over the choice of whether Justin returns to classes, undergoes remote learning through the school district or begins a home-school program with his mom.

If Justin became infected with COVID-19, the likelihood of major complications, possibly even death, is high due to a number of comorbidity issues created by previous and ongoing illnesses.

Justin had whooping cough at two weeks old, which destroyed part of his bronchial function. Later, he contracted Kawasaki Syndrome, a lymphatic disorder that can cause swelling in coronary arteries but also swelling of mucous membranes in the mouth, nose and throat. Justin also has dysautonomia, which inhibits his ability to regulate body temperature, and he suffers from severe asthma.

“When he catches even the slightest cold, he gets very sick very quickly, and it turns into pneumonia very quickly,” Jensen said.

The family is aware that sending Justin back to school, even with safety measures in place, will be risky.

“Based on the way his health works, our fear is that even if he gets the regular infl uenza, he’s in trouble and sometimes is hospitalized for that,” Jensen said. “And now you’re talking about another virus that comes along that acts differently and attacks the part of his body that is already compromised.”

The Huron school district is considering a plan to allow parents who don’t want their children to attend school to engage in remote learning provided by the district. So far, the plan is to recommend but not require masks in schools, Superintendent Terry Nebelsick said.

At this point, the risk for Justin is likely too high for him to return to

school in August, Jensen said, even though she worries that isolating an intelligent, curious, fun-loving child from his peers could cause heartache or even depression.

“It’s really scary based on his health,” she said. “You don’t want to say, ‘Let’s risk the child’s life for social happiness,’ but social happiness is also very important.”

If things go well, or a vaccine is discovered, they may allow Justin to return to classes at some point in the 2020-21 school year, Jensen said.

Susan Waagmeester, 63, is a 25-year art teacher in Sioux Falls who is worried that the school environment may be a crucible for spreading the coronavirus.

As of July 15, Minnehaha County, where Sioux Falls is the county seat, was home to about half of the state’s 7,652 total COVID-19 infections, with 3,796 cases and 60 of the state’s 111 deaths.

“In the Sioux Falls schools, it’s like a sea of bodies wall to wall, and all it takes is one person to have it and it could just explode,” she said. “I see bad things happening, just like in all the states that re-opened too early.”

In addition to her concerns for the safety of her students and fellow staff members, Waagmeester is also worried that the virus could infect her or her husband, who is a custodian in a Sioux Falls elementary school.

“Every day we go to work, chances are we’ll be close to someone who is infected and may be asymptomatic, because it’s going to be in the halls, it’s going to be in the air and in the cafeteria when 400 of them are in there eating lunch,” said Waagmeester, who teaches at Lincoln High.

Beyond that, Waagmeester helps care for her elderly parents, frequently bringing food and supplies to the couple, ages 85 and 88, and she worries she could spread the potentially deadly virus to them.

Due to their ages, both the Waagmeesters and her parents are concerned they likely are at higher risk for serious health implications from the potentially deadly virus.

Waagmeester has been watching the planning process by Sioux Falls administrators and says more safety measures are needed. She wants all faculty, staff and students to be required to wear masks at all times, for classrooms to be sterilized between classes and for daily student attendance to be staggered so fewer students are at school and in each classroom on any given day.

Sue Podoll is a special-education teacher in Rapid City and is the president of the Rapid City Education Association. Podoll said she and most other teachers are hopeful that staff, faculty and students can all return to school in the fall and do so safely.

Pennington County, home to Rapid City, had reported 674 COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths as of July 15, many cases arising in recent months amid tourism season.

Special-education students and teachers may face unique challenges, Podoll said. Some special-education students are unable to wear masks and breathe well, and others may not tolerate having a mask on their face, she said.

Special-education teachers, meanwhile, are committed to the close-up nature of teaching special-ed students, which will make social distancing nearly impossible. Special-education students also may not be as successful with remote learning, if that becomes necessary, she said.

Podoll said she was also concerned by data released by the Rapid City schools in the spring indicating that about 25% of students in the system were never contacted or never participated in any way in remote learning offered by the district when schools closed due to the pandemic.

“We know the detriments of either unsupervised learning, or if there is a lack of resources or support in a home situation, which creates a struggle that puts some of our most vulnerable kids even further behind,” she said.

Low-income students may also be at a disadvantage when it comes to staying safe, including in Rapid City, where the district does not plan to provide masks to students.

“If my priority is a mask for my kid to be in school or food on the table, you know I’m going to choose food,” she said.

In Huron, located in a county that has seen hundreds of cases of COVID-19, 93% of parents surveyed by the district said they want their children to attend schools in the fall, said Superintendent Terry Nebelsick.

“A goal cannot be to open up schools no matter what; our goal has to be to open up schools as safety as possible as soon as possible,” Nebelsick said. “We have to balance the protection from the virus the best we can with also meeting the other needs of our children.”

Nebelsick said the district intends to offer in-person and remote learning options, and will encourage mask use but not require it.

“The more we do guidelines and the less we do mandates, the more participation we are going to have, and I really believe that,” Nebelsick said.

The Rapid City area school system, the second-largest in the state, is facing diffi culty in trying to increase social distancing at a time when roughly half its schools are already at capacity or overcrowded, spokeswoman Katy Urban said.

“We are already crunched for space, so there are some pretty big issues with that given our space constraints,” she said.

The district will provide masks and personal protective equipment to teachers and staff, but not to its 14,000 students, and wearing of masks is not expected to be mandatory.

Smaller, more rural school districts are facing many of the same concerns as larger districts when it comes to keeping kids safe, though they may have some advantages, said Rod Weber, superintendent in Woonsocket, a district with about 250 students located 35 miles north of Mitchell.

“The smaller schools might be able to social distance better,” Weber said. “We’re talking about our school with 70 kids compared with a school of 1,000 students, so we’re not packed in here shoulder to shoulder.”

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In getting to know the students, Fechner says he also learned a great deal about what inspires and infl uences them. One observation he made was that the Class of 2020 was very academically driven, pointing out that over 60% of the class is graduating with a 3.0 or higher grade point average.

He also noted how close-knit the group is, and always has been, throughout their time at Canton High School. “This group is one big

group; it’s not just a group of individuals,” he noted. Fechner concluded his

speech with advice for the graduates, including 1) Base your priorities off of your future goals and not what is necessarily going on in your life right now; 2) Good enough is the enemy of good, and good is the enemy of great. Never settle for average; 3) The best things

in life require hard work, energy and effort; 4) Never have a bad day. Never allow a regular event to snowball into a bad day, and never let a bad day drag into a week; Make the most out of every situation and refl ect on how it has made you better, and 5) Live in the moment, but plan for the future. Following the address, the

2020 Teachers of the Year,

retiring staff members, and recipients of the C-Hawk Awards were announced by superintendent Terry Gerber. The annual Teacher of the

Year Awards are sponsored by the Canton K-12 Education Foundation, a local non-profi t organization that is committed to promoting academic excellence in Canton schools. Because of the circumstances over this past year, and because of the countless ways all teachers adapted and committed to teaching their students via distance learning, the K-12

Foundation decided to honor all teachers in the district as Teacher of the Year. Retiring staff members

recognized at the ceremony were Virjean Steinwand and Stacy Weise. Steinwand served the Canton School District for the past 33 years as a special education teacher. Weise served the district for 32 years as a middle school Reading/Language Arts teacher, and also completed her student teaching experience as well as serving as a long-term substitute teacher prior to being hired full-time. Each were presented with a clock with a special message inscribed on the back, commemorating their many years spent in Canton, and wishes for a happy retirement. The C-Hawk Awards are

one of the ways the Canton School District attempts to distinguish its’ graduates by recognizing certain interpersonal qualities that are desired in students at Canton High School. The school’s mascot, the

C-Hawk, serves as an acronym to describe these qualities: Character, Honor, Achievement, Wisdom, Knowledge and Service. Each recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship, courtesy of the Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center, who sponsors the awards each year. “Our hope is that these

awards will serve as a reminder for all students that these qualities not only provide you success in school, but will also serve you well throughout life,” said Gerber.Seniors awarded with the

annual C-Hawk Awards were Maddisyn Ask (Character), Gabriella Isais (Honor), Shaeden Schiedt (Achievement), Samuel Stahl (Wisdom), Isaac Dietzenbach (Knowledge), and Jana Beachler (Service). Beachler was not present at the commencement ceremony, as she is currently attending Basic Training for her future in serving in the United States Army. Dietzenbach was also named

as the class valedictorian.Concluding the program

was the presentation of diplomas by Canton Board of Education member Christal Dietzenbach, as well as a student compilation video, highlighting the countless events and special

moments the graduates spent together throughout their bittersweetly unique, yetepically memorable senior year. Congratulations to all

members of the Class of2020. You did it - fi nally!

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Gabriella Isais and Shaeden Scheidt were selected by their peers to present the student address at the graduation ceremony. The duo brought their classmates down memory lane, revisiting the countless memoriesthey have spent together since Kindergarten.

Special education teacher Virjean Steinwand and middle school Reading/Language Arts teacher Stacy Weise were recognized as this year’s retiring staff members. Steinwand has served the Canton School District for 33 years, and Weise has served for 32 years plus an additional two years as both a student teacher and long-term substitute teacher.

Head Boy’s Basketball Coach and special education paraprofessionalTaylor Fechner presented the main address to the graduates. In hisspeech, Fechner focused on the relationships that were formed overa shorter-than-normal school year, and gave the graduates advice onhow to use their experiences to create a positive future for themselves.

Page 9Sioux Valley News • Thursday, July 30, 2020Public NoticeORDINANCE NO. 1074

ORDINANCE NO. 1074ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE

EXECUTION, TERMS, ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2020, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,700,000) OF THE CITY OF CANTON, LINCOLN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.

WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Canton authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds at an election held June 23, 2020. Approximately 70% of the voters voted in favor of authorizing the Bonds to fi nance the construction and equipping of a swimming pool facility, and paying the costs of issuance; and

WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the issuance of general obligation bonds of the City is in the best interests of City; and

WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is necessary and in the best interest of the City to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020 of the City.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CANTON, LINCOLN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE IDEFINITIONSSection 1.1. Defi nition of Terms.In addition to the words and terms

elsewhere defi ned in this Bond Ordinance, the following words and terms as used herein, whether or not the words have initial capitals, shall have the following meanings, unless the context or use indicates another or different meaning or intent, and such defi nitions shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of any of the words and terms herein defi ned:

“Act” means collectively SDCL Chapter 6-8B and Title 9, as amended.

“Authorized Offi cer of the City” means the Mayor of the City Commission and the Finance Offi cer, or, in the case of any act to be performed or duty to be discharged, any other member, offi cer, or employee of the City then authorized to perform such act or discharge such duty.

“Bonds” means not to exceed $2,700,000 in aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020, authorized and issued under this Ordinance.

“Bond Counsel” means Meierhenry Sargent LLP, a fi rm of attorneys recognized as having experience in matters relating to the issuance of state or local governmental obligations.

“Bond Payment Date” means such dates as are set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.

“Bond Purchase Agreement” means the agreement or agreements between the City and the Underwriter for the purchase of the Bonds.

“Bond Ordinance” means this Ordinance, duly adopted by the City Commission on the date hereof, as it may be amended from time to time.

“Bondholder”, “Holder” and “Registered Owner” means the registered owner of a Bond, including any nominee of a Depository.

“Book-Entry Form” or “Book-Entry System” means a form or system, as applicable, under which physical bonds in fully registered form are issued to a Depository or to its nominee as Registered Owner, with the certifi cated bonds being held by and “immobilized” in the custody of such Depository, and under which records maintained by persons, other than the City or the Registrar and Paying Agent, constitute the written record that identifi es, and records the transfer of the benefi cial “book-entry” interests in those bonds.

“Finance Offi cer” means the Finance Offi cer of the City appointed pursuant to the provisions of South Dakota Codifi ed Laws Title 9 or, in the absence of such appointment or in the event the person so appointed is unable or incapable of acting in such capacity, the person appointed by the City Commission to perform the duties otherwise performed by the Finance Offi cer, or his designee.

“City” means the City of Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota.

“City Commission” means the City Commission of the City elected pursuant to the provisions of the SDCL Title 9.

“Closing Date” means the date the Bonds are exchanged for value.

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the applicable regulations of the United States Department of Treasury promulgated thereunder as in effect on the date of issuance of the Bonds.

“County Auditor” means the County Auditor of Lincoln County, South Dakota.

“Depository” means any securities depository that is a clearing agency under federal laws operating and maintaining, with its participants or otherwise, a Book-Entry System, including, but not limited to DTC.

“DTC Participant(s)” means securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that have access to the DTC system.

“DTC” means the Depository Trust Company, a limited purpose company organized under the laws of the State of New York, and its successors and assigns.

“Improvements” mean the construction and equipping of a swimming pool facility.

“Interest Payment Dates” means such dates as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.

“Letter of Representation” means the Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations to DTC of the City.

“Mail” means delivery through the United States Postal Offi ce or other delivery service, e-mail or delivery through other electronic means.

“Mayor” means the mayor elected by the voters of the City under SDCL Chapter 9-9, or if mayor is unable to perform the duties of offi ce the board appointed member who acts as the mayor under SDCL § 9-9-8.

“Offi cial Statement” and “Preliminary Offi cial Statement” means the Offi cial Statement and Preliminary Offi cial Statement described in Section 8.2 hereof pertaining to the sale of the Bonds.

“Ordinance” means this Bond Ordinance as it may be amended from time to time.

“Original Issue Discount or OID” means an amount by which the par value of a security exceeds its public offering price at the time of its original issuance.

“Original Issue Premium or OIP”

means the amount by which the public offering price of a security at the time of its original issuance exceeds its par value.

“Outstanding,” “Bonds Outstanding,” or “Outstanding Bonds” means, as of a particular date all bonds issued and delivered under this Ordinance except: (1) any bond paid or redeemed or otherwise canceled by the City at or before such date; (2) any bond for the payment of which cash, equal to the principal amount thereof with interest to date of maturity, shall have theretofore been deposited prior to maturity by the City for the benefi t of the Owner thereof; (3) any bond for the redemption of which cash, equal to the redemption price thereof with interest to the redemption date, shall have theretofore been deposited with the Registrar and Paying Agent and for which notice of redemption shall have been mailed in accordance with this Ordinance; (4) any certifi cate in lieu of or in substitution for which another bond shall have been delivered pursuant to this Ordinance, unless proof satisfactory to the City is presented that any bond, for which a certifi cate in lieu of or in substitution therefore shall have been delivered, is held by a bona fi de purchaser, as that term is defi ned in Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State, as amended, in which case both the certifi cate in lieu of or in substitution for which a new bond has been delivered and such new bond so delivered therefore shall be deemed Outstanding; and, (5) any bond deemed paid under the provisions of Article VII of this Ordinance, except that any such bond shall be considered Outstanding until the maturity or redemption date thereof only for the purposes of being exchanged, transferred, or registered.

“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, or unincorporated organization, or a governmental entity or agency or political subdivision thereof.

“Purchase Agreement” means the Bond Purchase Agreement or Agreements authorized pursuant to and described in Section 8.1 hereof by and between the City and the Underwriter.

“Rating Agency” means one or more of the following rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service Inc. and Fitch IBCA, Inc.

“Record Date” means such date or dates as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.

“Registrar and Paying Agent” means the Finance Offi cer or any Registrar and Paying Agent appointed by the Finance Offi cer its successor or successors hereafter appointed in the manner provided in Article VI hereof.

“Schedule” means the schedule which indicates the principal and interest payments on the Bonds.

“Underwriter” means Colliers Securities, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Section 1.2. References to Ordinance. The words “hereof”, “herein”,

“hereunder”, and other words of similar import refer to this Bond Ordinance as a whole.

Section 1.3. References to Articles, Sections, Etc.

References to Articles, Sections, and other subdivisions of this Bond Ordinance are to the designated Articles, Sections, and other subdivisions of this Bond Ordinance as originally adopted.

Section 1.4. Headings. The headings of this Bond Ordinance

are for convenience only and shall not defi ne or limit the provisions hereof.

ARTICLE IIFINDINGSSection 2.1. It is hereby found and determined by

the City Commission as follows:(a) The principal amount of the Bonds

has been authorized by voters of the City;

(b) The City hereby determines that all limitations upon the issuance of Bonds have been met and the Bonds are being authorized, issued and sold in accordance with the provisions of this Bond Ordinance and the Act.

ARTICLE IIIAUTHORITY, PLEDGE, AND LEVYSection 3.1. Authority. It is declared necessary for the City to fi nance and undertake the construction and equipping of a swimming pool facility, and paying the costs of issuance including, but not limited to, Underwriter’s discount, and rating agency fees, there shall be issued pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of the Act, this Ordinance, and other applicable provisions of law, General Obligation Bonds of the City in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,700,000.

Section 3.2. Pledge. Pursuant to Article XIII § 5 of the

State of South Dakota Constitution, the City does hereby provide for an annual tax suffi cient to pay principal, premium if any, and interest when due. The full faith, credit and unlimited taxing powers of said City shall be and they are hereby irrevocably pledged to the prompt and full payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on each and all of said Bonds as such principal and interest respectively become due.

To provide moneys for payment of principal and interest when due, there is hereby levied upon all taxable property in said City a direct, annual ad valorem tax, to be spread with other levies of the City upon the tax rolls in an amount suffi cient to produce collected taxes in an amount not less than the amount suffi cient to pay principal, premium, if any, and interest when due as indicated on a debt service schedule to be attached and made a part hereof.

The proceeds of said levies are hereby appropriated to, and shall be held in a separate sinking fund and used for no purpose other than for payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest on said Bonds; provided that, if any payment of interest or principal falls due when moneys in said sinking fund are insuffi cient, the City shall request and the County Auditor shall spread additional levies suffi cient for payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest when due or the same shall be advanced from any funds of the City to said sinking fund.

Said levies shall be irrepealable so long as any of the Bonds or interest thereon shall remain unpaid, except that the City Commission of the City and the County Auditor shall have the power to reduce the levy as provided by state law.

The Finance Offi cer is hereby directed to fi le a certifi ed copy of this Ordinance with the County Auditor, and this Ordinance shall constitute authority to said Auditor and their

successor in offi ce to spread said levy on the tax rolls for all years on the debt service schedule.

ARTICLE IVFORM, TERMS, EXECUTION, AND

TRANSFER OF BONDSSection 4.1. Authorized Bonds. The aggregate principal amount

of Bonds that may be issued under the Ordinance shall not exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand and No/00 Dollars ($2,700,000) for a term not to exceed 20 years.

Section 4.2. Form of Bonds; Execution. (a) The Bonds are issuable only

as fully registered Bonds, without coupons, in denominations of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or any integral multiple thereof (but no single Bond shall represent installments of principal maturing on more than one date). All Bonds issued under this Ordinance shall be substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, and by this reference incorporated herein as fully as though copied. Exhibit A, the form of the Bond shall be on fi le with the Finance Offi cer and open to public inspection.

(b) The Bonds shall be executed in such manner as may be prescribed by applicable law in the name and on behalf of the City with the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor of the City Commission, attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Finance Offi cer, and approved as to form and countersigned by a Resident Attorney by his manual or facsimile signature.

(c) In the event any offi cer whose manual or facsimile signature shall appear on any Bonds shall cease to be such offi cer before the delivery of such Bonds, such manual or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and suffi cient for all purposes as if he or she had remained in offi ce until such delivery. Any Bonds may bear the facsimile signature of, or may be manually signed by, such individuals who, at the actual time of the execution of such Bonds, were the proper offi cers of the City to sign such Bonds, although on the date of the adoption by the City of this Ordinance, such individuals may not have been such offi cers.

Section 4.3. Maturities, Interest Rates, and Certain Other Provisions of Bonds.

(a) The Bonds shall become due and payable as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement. The Bonds may be sold with O.I.P. and/or O.I.D.

(b) The Bonds shall be designated “General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020” or such other designation as shall be determined by the City Commission pursuant to Section 9.1 hereof. The Bonds shall bear interest from their date or from the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, until the principal amount of the Bonds is paid, such interest (computed upon the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) being payable on Interest Payment Dates. Interest on each Bond shall be paid by wire transfer, check or draft of the Paying Agent, payable in lawful money of the United States of America, to the person in whose name such Bond is registered at the close of business on the Record Date. The principal of the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the principal offi ce of the Paying Agent on the Bond Payment Date. Each Bond shall state that it is issued pursuant to SDCL 6-8B.

(c) The Registrar and Paying Agent shall make all interest payments with respect to the Bonds on each interest payment date directly to the registered owners as shown on the Bond registration records maintained by the Registrar and Paying Agent as of the close of business on the Record Date by wire transfer, check or draft mailed to such owners at their addresses shown on said Bond registration records, without, except for fi nal payment, the presentation or surrender of such registered Bonds, and all such payments shall discharge the obligations of the City in respect of such Bonds to the extent of the payments so made. Payment of principal of and premium, if any, on the Bonds shall be made upon presentation and surrender of such Bonds to the Registrar and Paying Agent as the same shall become due and payable.

Section 4.4. Negotiability of Bonds. All Bonds issued under this

Ordinance shall be negotiable, subject to the provisions for registration and transfer contained in this Ordinance and in the Bonds.

Section 4.5. Registration, Transfer and Exchange of Bonds.

(a) The Bonds are transferable only by presentation to the Registrar and Paying Agent by the registered owner, or his legal representative duly authorized in writing, of the registered Bond(s) to be transferred with the form of assignment on the reverse side thereof completed in full and signed with the name of the registered owner as it appears upon the face of the Bond(s) accompanied by appropriate documentation necessary to prove the legal capacity of any legal representative of the registered owner. Upon receipt of the Bond(s) in such form and with such documentation, if any, the Registrar and Paying Agent shall issue a new Bond or Bonds to the assignee(s) in $5,000 denominations, or integral multiples thereof, as requested by the registered owner requesting transfer. The Registrar and Paying Agent shall not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period commencing on a Record Date and ending on the corresponding interest payment date of such Bond, nor to transfer or exchange any Bond after the publication of notice calling such Bond for redemption has been made, nor to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period following the receipt of instructions from the City to call such Bond for redemption; provided, the Registrar and Paying Agent, at its option, may make transfers after any of said dates. No charge shall be made to any registered owner for the privilege of transferring any Bonds, provided that any transfer tax relating to such transaction shall be paid by the registered owner requesting transfer. The person in whose name any Bond shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and neither the City nor the Registrar and Paying Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary whether or not any payments due on the Bonds shall be overdue. Bonds, upon surrender to the Registrar and Paying Agent, may, at the option of the registered owner, be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of Bonds of the same maturity

in any authorized denomination or denominations.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Bonds shall be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, which will act as securities depository for the Bond. References in this Section to a Bond or the Bonds shall be construed to mean the Bond or the Bonds that are held under the Book-Entry System. One Bond for each maturity shall be issued to DTC and immobilized in its custody. Unless otherwise provided herein, a Book-Entry System shall be employed, evidencing ownership of the Bonds in authorized denominations, with transfers of benefi cial ownership affected on the records of DTC and the DTC Participants pursuant to rules and procedures established by DTC.

Each DTC Participant shall be credited in the records of DTC with the amount of such DTC Participant’s interest in the Bonds. Benefi cial ownership interests in the Bonds may be purchased by or through DTC Participants. The holders of these benefi cial ownership interests are herein referred to as the “Benefi cial Owners.” The Benefi cial Owners shall not receive the Bonds representing their benefi cial ownership interests. The ownership interests of each Benefi cial Owner shall be recorded through the records of the DTC Participant from which such Benefi cial Owner purchased its Bonds. Transfers of ownership interests in the Bonds shall be accomplished by book entries made by DTC and, in turn, by DTC Participants acting on behalf of Benefi cial Owners. SO LONG AS CEDE & CO., AS NOMINEE FOR DTC, IS THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE Bonds THE REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT SHALL TREAT CEDE & CO., AS THE ONLY HOLDER OF THE BondS FOR ALL PURPOSES UNDER THIS ORDINANCE, INCLUDING RECEIPT OF ALL PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THE BondS, RECEIPT OF NOTICES, VOTING AND REQUESTING OR DIRECTING THE REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE, OR CONSENTING TO, CERTAIN ACTIONS UNDER THIS ORDINANCE.

Payments of principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, with respect to the Bonds, so long as DTC is the only owner of the Bonds, shall be paid by the Registrar and Paying Agent directly to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., as provided in the Letter of Representation. DTC shall remit such payments to DTC Participants, and such payments thereafter shall be paid by DTC Participants to the Benefi cial Owners. Neither the City nor the Registrar and Paying Agent shall be responsible or liable for payment by DTC or DTC Participants, for sending transaction statements or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing records maintained by DTC or DTC Participants.

In the event that (1) DTC determines not to continue to act as securities depository for the Bonds or (2) the City determines that the continuation of the Book-Entry System of evidence and transfer of ownership of the Bonds would adversely affect their interests or the interests of the Benefi cial Owners of the Bonds, the City may discontinue the Book-Entry System with DTC. If the City fails to identify another qualifi ed securities depository to replace DTC, the City shall cause the Registrar and Paying Agent to authenticate and deliver replacement Bonds in the form of fully registered Bonds to each Benefi cial Owner.

NEITHER THE CITY NOR THE REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT SHALL HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR OBLIGATIONS TO ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OR ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER WITH RESPECT TO (i) THE BondS; (ii) THE ACCURACY OF ANY RECORDS MAINTAINED BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT; (iii) THE PAYMENT BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OF ANY AMOUNT DUE TO ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER IN RESPECT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BondS; (iv) THE DELIVERY OR TIMELINESS OF DELIVERY BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OF ANY NOTICE DUE TO ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER THAT IS REQUIRED OR PERMITTED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE GIVEN TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS, (v) THE SELECTION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS IN THE EVENT OF ANY PARTIAL REDEMPTION OF THE BondS; OR (vi) ANY CONSENT GIVEN OR OTHER ACTION TAKEN BY DTC, OR ITS NOMINEE, CEDE & CO., AS OWNER.

SO LONG AS A BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM OF EVIDENCE OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF ALL THE BondS IS MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DELIVERY OF PHYSICAL BOND CERTIFICATES SHALL BE DEEMED INAPPLICABLE OR BE OTHERWISE SO CONSTRUED AS TO GIVE FULL EFFECT TO SUCH BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM. IF THE PROVISIONS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATION SHALL BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE AS SAID PROVISIONS RELATE TO DTC, THE PROVISIONS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATION SHALL CONTROL.

Section 4.6. Mutilated, Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Bonds.

(a) In the event any Bond is mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, the City may execute, and upon the request of an Authorized Offi cer of the City the Registrar and Paying Agent shall authenticate and deliver, a new Bond of like maturity, interest rate, and principal amount, and bearing the same number (but with appropriate designation indicating that such new Bond is a replacement Bond) as the mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Bond, in exchange for the mutilated Bond or in substitution for the Bond so destroyed, lost, or stolen. In every case of exchange or substitution, the Bondholder shall furnish to the City and the Registrar and Paying Agent: (1) such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless from all risks, however remote; and, (2) evidence to their satisfaction of the mutilation, destruction, loss, or theft of the subject Bond and the ownership thereof. Upon the issuance of any Bond upon such exchange or substitution, the City

and the Registrar and Paying Agent may require the Owner thereof to pay a sum suffi cient to defray any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses, including printing costs and counsel fees, of the City and the Registrar and Paying Agent. In the event any Bond which has matured or is about to mature shall become mutilated or be destroyed, lost, or stolen, the City may, instead of issuing a Bond in exchange or substitution therefor, pay or authorize the payment of the same (without surrender thereof except in the case of a mutilated Bond) if the Owner thereof shall pay all costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred by the City and the Registrar and Paying Agent in connection herewith, as well as a sum suffi cient to defray any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and shall furnish to the City and the Registrar and Paying Agent such security or indemnity as they may require to save them harmless and evidence to the satisfaction of the City and the Registrar and Paying Agent the mutilation, destruction, loss, or theft of such Bond and of the ownership thereof.

(b) Every Bond issued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall constitute an additional contractual obligation of the City (whether or not the destroyed, lost, or stolen Bond shall be found at any time to be enforceable) and shall be entitled to all the benefi ts of this Bond Ordinance equally and proportionately with any and all other Bonds duly issued under this Bond Ordinance.

(c) All Bonds shall be held and owned upon the express condition that the provisions of this Section are exclusive, with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Bonds, and, to the maximum extent legally permissible, shall preclude all other rights or remedies, notwithstanding any law or statute now existing or hereafter enacted to the contrary.

Section 4.7. Authentication. The Registrar and Paying Agent is

hereby authorized to authenticate and deliver the Bonds to the Underwriter or as it may designate upon receipt by the City of the proceeds of the sale thereof, to authenticate and deliver Bonds in exchange for Bonds of the same principal amount delivered for transfer upon receipt of the Bond(s) to be transferred in proper form with proper documentation as hereinabove described. The Bonds shall not be valid for any purpose unless authenticated by the Registrar and Paying Agent by the manual signature of an offi cer thereof on the Bond set forth herein on the Bond form.

Section 4.8. Qualifi cation for DTC. The Registrar and Paying Agent is

hereby authorized to take such actions as may be necessary from time to time to qualify and maintain the Bonds for deposit with DTC, including but not limited to, wire transfers of interest and principal payments with respect to the Bonds, utilization of electronic book entry data received from DTC in place of actual delivery of Bonds and provision of notices with respect to Bonds registered by the DTC (or any of its designees identifi ed to the Registrar and Paying Agent) by overnight delivery, courier service, telegram, telecopy or other similar means of communication. No such arrangements with DTC may adversely affect the interest of any of the Owners of the Bonds, provided, however, that the Registrar and Paying Agent shall not be liable with respect to any such arrangements it may make pursuant to this section.

Section 4.9. Designation of Rating Agency.

The City may authorize the retention of the Rating Agency to rate the Bonds.

Section 4.10. Underwriter. The Mayor and Finance Offi cer,

individually or jointly, are authorized to retain Colliers Securities, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as Underwriter upon such terms as they approve.

Section 4.11. Bond Counsel. The Mayor and Finance Offi cer

are authorized to retain Meierhenry Sargent LLP as Bond Counsel upon such terms as they approve.

Section 4.12. Rating Agency. The Mayor and Finance Offi cer are

authorized to retain the Rating Agency upon such terms as they approve.

Section 4.13. Dissemination Agent. The City authorizes the Authorized

Offi cer of the City to retain a dissemination agent with regard to the written undertaking authorized in Section 10.8 hereof.

ARTICLE VREDEMPTION OF BONDS PRIOR

TO MATURITYSection 5.1. Redemption.The Bonds are subject to redemption

as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.

Section 5.2. Notice of Redemption.Notice of call for redemption, whether

optional or mandatory, shall be given by the Registrar and Paying Agent on behalf of the City not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fi xed for redemption by sending an appropriate notice to the registered owners of the Certifi cates to be redeemed by fi rst-class mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses shown on the bond registration records of the Registrar and Paying Agent as of the date of the notice; but neither failure to mail such notice nor any defect in any such notice so mailed shall affect the suffi ciency of the proceedings for redemption of any of the Certifi cates for which proper notice was given. As long as DTC, or a successor depository, is the registered owner of the Bonds, all redemption notices shall be mailed by the Registrar and Paying Agent to DTC, or such successor Depository, as the registered owner of the Bonds, as and when above provided, and neither the City nor the Registrar and Paying Agent shall be responsible for mailing notices of redemption to DTC Participants or Benefi cial Owners. Failure of DTC, or any successor depository, to provide notice to any DTC Participant or Benefi cial Owner will not affect the validity of such redemption. The Registrar and Paying Agent shall mail said notices, in the case of mandatory redemption of term Certifi cates, as and when provided herein and in the Certifi cates, and, in the case of optional redemption, as and when directed by the City pursuant to written instructions from an Authorized Representative of the City given at least forty-fi ve (45) days prior to the redemption date (unless a shorter notice period shall be satisfactory to the Registrar and Paying Agent).

Section 5.3. Payment of Redeemed Certifi cates.

(a) If notice of redemption shall have been given in the manner and under the conditions provided in Section 5.2 hereof and if on the date so designated for redemption the Registrar and Paying Agent shall hold suffi cient monies to pay the redemption price of, and interest to the redemption date on, the Certifi cates to be redeemed as provided in this Ordinance, then: (1) the Certifi cates so called for redemption shall become and be due and payable at the redemption price provided for redemption of such Certifi cates on such date; (2) interest on the Certifi cates so called for redemption shall cease to accrue; and, (3) such Certifi cates shall no longer be Outstanding or secured by, or be entitled to, the benefi ts of this Ordinance, except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof and interest thereon from monies then held by the Registrar and Paying Agent.

(b) If on the redemption date, monies for the redemption of all Certifi cates or portions thereof to be redeemed, together with interest thereon to the redemption date, shall not be held by the Registrar and Paying Agent so as to be available therefor on such date, the Certifi cates or portions thereof so called for redemption shall continue to bear interest until paid at the same rate as they would have borne had they not been called for redemption and shall continue to be secured by and be entitled to the benefi ts of this Ordinance.

ARTICLE VIREGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENTSection 6.1. Appointment and

Acceptance of Duties.The City hereby authorizes the

Finance Offi cer to appoint the Registrar and Paying Agent with respect to the Bonds and authorizes and directs the Registrar and Paying Agent to maintain bond registration records with respect to the Bonds, to authenticate and deliver the Bonds as provided herein, either at original issuance, upon transfer, or as otherwise directed by the City, to effect transfers of the Bonds, to give all notices of redemption as required herein, to make all payments of principal and interest with respect to the Bonds as provided herein, to cancel and destroy Bonds which have been paid at maturity or upon earlier redemption or submitted for exchange or transfer and to furnish the City at least annually an audit confi rmation of Bonds paid, Bonds Outstanding and payments made with respect to interest on the Bonds. The Mayor and the Finance Offi cer, or either of them is hereby authorized to execute and the Finance Offi cer is hereby authorized to attest such written agreement between the City and the Registrar and Paying Agent, as they shall deem necessary or proper with respect to the obligations, duties and rights of the Registrar and Paying Agent. The payment of all reasonable fees and expenses of the Registrar and Paying Agent for the discharge of its duties and obligations hereunder or under any such agreement is hereby authorized and directed.

Section 6.2. Permitted Acts and Functions.

The Registrar and Paying Agent may become the Owner of any Bonds, with the same rights as it would have if it were not a Registrar and Paying Agent. The Registrar and Paying Agent may act as an underwriter or fi scal agent in connection with the sale of the Bonds or of any other securities offered or issued by the City.

Section 6.3. Resignation or Removal of the Registrar and Paying Agent and Appointment of Successors.

(a) The Registrar and Paying Agent may at any time resign and be discharged of the duties and obligations created by this Bond Ordinance by giving at least sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice to the Finance Offi cer. The Registrar and Paying Agent may be removed at any time by the Finance Offi cer, provided that such removal does not constitute a breach of any contractual agreement with any such Registrar and Paying Agent, by fi ling written notice of such removal with such Registrar and Paying Agent. Any successor Registrar and Paying Agent shall be appointed by the Finance Offi cer and shall be a trust company or a bank having the powers of a trust company, having a combined capital, surplus, and undivided profi ts aggregating at least Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000), willing to accept the offi ce of Registrar and Paying Agent on reasonable and customary terms and authorized by law to perform all the duties imposed upon it by this Bond Ordinance.

(a) In the event of the resignation or removal of the Registrar and Paying Agent, such Registrar and Paying Agent shall pay over, assign and deliver any monies and securities held by it as Registrar and Paying Agent, and all books and records and other properties held by it as Registrar and Paying Agent, to its successor, or if there be no successor then appointed, to the Finance Offi cer until such successor be appointed.

Section 6.4. Merger or Consolidation of Registrar and Paying Agent.

Any corporation or association into which the Registrar and Paying Agent may be converted or merged, or with which it may be consolidated, or to which it may sell or transfer its trust business and assets as a whole, or substantially as a whole, or any corporation or association resulting from any such conversion, sale, merger, consolidation, or transfer to which it is a party shall be and become successor Registrar and Paying Agent hereunder and shall be vested with all the trusts, powers, discretion, immunities, privileges, and other matters as was its predecessor, without the execution or fi ling of any instrument or any further act, deed, or conveyance on the part of any of the parties hereto, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. Upon any such conversion, merger, consolidation, sale or transfer, the Finance Offi cer shall have the right and option, upon notice to such converted, merged, consolidated or acquiring entity, to remove such entity and appoint a successor thereto pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in Section 6.3 hereof.

ARTICLE VIIADDITIONAL BONDSThe City may issue Parity Obligations

on a parity herewith. The City may also issue additional bonds which are payable from general taxes.

ARTICLE VIIIDEFEASANCE OF BONDSSection 8.1. Defeasance of Bonds.

If the City shall pay and dischargethe indebtedness evidenced by any ofthe Bonds in any one or more of the following ways, to wit:

(a) By paying or causing to be paid, by deposit of suffi cient funds as and when required with the Registrar and Paying Agent, the principal of and interest on such Bonds as and when the same become due and payable;

(b) By depositing or causing to be deposited with any trust company orfi nancial institution whose deposits are insured by the Federal DepositInsurance Corporation or similarfederal agency and which has trust powers (“an Agent”; which Agent may be the Registrar and Paying Agent) in trust or escrow, on or before the date of maturity or redemption, suffi cientmoney or Federal Obligations, ashereafter defi ned, the principal of and interest on which, when due and payable, will provide suffi cient moneysto pay or redeem such Bonds and topay premium, if any, and interest thereon when due until the maturityor redemption date (provided, if such Bonds are to be redeemed prior tomaturity thereof, proper notice of such redemption shall have been given oradequate provision shall have been made for the giving of such notice);

(c) By delivering such Bonds tothe Registrar and Paying Agent, forcancellation by it;

and if the City shall also pay or cause to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the City with respectto such Bonds, or make adequateprovision therefor, and by Ordinanceof the Governing Body instruct anysuch Escrow Agent to pay amountswhen and as required to the Registrarand Paying Agent for the paymentof principal of and interest and redemption premiums, if any, on such Bonds when due, then and in that casethe indebtedness evidenced by such Bonds shall be discharged and satisfi ed and all covenants, agreements and obligations of the City to the holdersof such Bonds shall be fully dischargedand satisfi ed and shall thereupon cease, terminate and become void.

If the City shall pay and dischargethe indebtedness evidenced by any ofthe Bonds in the manner provided in either clause (a) or clause (b) above, then the registered owners thereofshall thereafter be entitled only topayment out of the money or Federal Obligations deposited as aforesaid.

Except as otherwise provided in thisSection, neither Federal Obligations nor moneys deposited with the Registrar and Paying Agent pursuantto this Section nor principal or interest payments on any such Federal Obligations shall be withdrawn orused for any purpose other than, and shall be held in trust for, the paymentof the principal and premium, if any, and interest on said Bonds; provided that any cash received from such principal or interest payments on such Federal Obligations deposited with the Registrar and Paying Agent, (A) to the extent such cash will not be requiredat any time for such purpose, shall be paid over to the City as received by the Registrar and Paying Agent and (B) tothe extent such cash will be requiredfor such purpose at a later date, shall, to the extent practicable, be reinvestedin Federal Obligations maturing attimes and in amounts suffi cient to pay when due the principal and premium, ifany, and interest to become due on said Bonds on or prior to such redemptiondate or maturity date thereof, as the case may be, and interest earned from such reinvestments shall be paid over to the City, as received by the Registrarand Paying Agent. For the purposesof this Section, Federal Obligations shall mean direct obligations of, or obligations, the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by, the United States of America, orany agency thereof, obligations ofany agency or instrumentality of the United States or any other obligations at the time of the purchase thereofare permitted investments under South Dakota Law for the purposesdescribed in this Section, which Bonds or other obligations shall not be subject to redemption prior to theirmaturity other than at the option of the registered owner thereof.

ARTICLE IXSALE OF BONDS AND DEPOSIT

OF PROCEEDSSection 9.1. Sale of Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold to the

Underwriter at a price set forth inthe Bond Purchase Agreement. TheMayor and the Finance Offi cer, or either of them, in consultation withthe Underwriter, is authorized to makesuch changes in the structuring of the terms and sale of the Bonds as they shall deem necessary. In this regard,they, or either of them, in consultation with the Underwriter, are authorized to cause to be sold an aggregateprincipal amount of the Bonds less than that authorized herein, to sellin one or more series at the same ordifferent dates, to sell any or all ofthe Bonds as term Bonds with annual mandatory redemption requirementswhich will produce substantially the same annual principal reductionsas authorized herein, to change the dated date of the Bonds, and to adjustprincipal and interest payment dates and redemption dates of the Bonds. Theform of the Bond set forth in ExhibitA attached hereto shall be conformed to refl ect any changes, if any, ashereinbefore mentioned. The Mayor and the Finance Offi cer, or either ofthem, are hereby authorized to execute and the Finance Offi cer is authorizedto attest the Bond Purchase Agreement with the Underwriter providing forthe purchase and sale of the Bonds.The Bond Purchase Agreement shall be in form and content acceptable tothe Mayor and Finance Offi cer, the execution thereof by either of them toconstitute conclusive evidence thereof, and approved as to form and legalityby the City’s attorney; provided the Bond Purchase Agreement effects the sale of the Bonds in accordance withthe provisions of this Ordinance, and isnot inconsistent with the terms hereof.The Mayor and the Finance Offi cerare authorized to cause the Bondsto be authenticated and deliveredby the Registrar and Paying Agentto the Underwriter and to execute,publish, and deliver all certifi cates and documents, including the Offi cialStatement, and closing certifi cates and documents, as they shall deem necessary in connection with the sale and delivery of the Bonds. Bond Counsel is authorized to release the Bonds in any closing.

Section 9.2. Offi cial Statement. The Mayor, Finance Offi cer, and the

Underwriter are hereby

Public NoticesSioux Valley News • Thursday, July 30, 2020Page 10City of Harrisburg Minutes

NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTACOUNTY OF LINCOLNIN CIRCUIT COURTSECOND JUDICAL CIRCUITIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF DALE EUEGENE RICE,Deceased.41PRO20-000021Notice is given that on March 20,

2020, Steven Euegene Rice, whose address is 110 S Steven St. Worthing, SD 57077-2041, was appointed as personal representative of the estate of Dale Euegene Rice.

Creditors of decedent must fi le their claims within four months after the date of the fi rst publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.

Claims may be fi led with the personal representative or may be fi led with the clerk and a copy of the claim mailed to the personal representative.

Dated this 20th day of March, 2020.Steven Euegene Rice110 S Steven StWorthing, SD 57077-2041

(605) 610-7658Kristie TorgersonLincoln County Clerk of Courts104 N Main St.Canton, SD 57013-1769(605) 987-5891Vance MyraboMyrabo Law Offi ce110 South Broadway St, PO Box 327Canton, SD 57013-0327(605) 987-3318

Published in the Sioux Valley News on July 16, 23 and 30 2020 at the total approximate cost of $40.91.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTACOUNTY OF LINCOLN:SSIN CIRCUIT COURTSECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF ARLENE JOYCE HANNAN,DECEASEDPRO 20-42Notice is given that on 7-13-2020

Julie Metzger, whose address is 4759

Q. 23rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53221, wasappointed as personal representive ofthe estate of Arlene Joyce Hannan.

Creditors of decedent must fi le their claims within four months after the date of the fi rst publication of thisnotice or their claims may be barred.

Claims may be fi led with the personalrepresentative or may be fi led with theclerk and a copy of the claim mailed tothe personal representative.

Date 7-14-2020.Julie Metzger4759 S. St.Milwaukee, WI 53221Clerk of Courts104 North MainCanton, SD 57013Gregory T. BrewersStrange, Farrell, Johnson & Brewers,

P.C.4420 South Technology DriveSioux Falls, SD 57103(605) 339-4500

Published in the Sioux Valley News on July 23, 30 and August 6, 2020 atthe total approximate cost of $38.06.

Notice To Creditors

Harrisburg City Council Unapproved Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order on July 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm, with Mayor Wenck presiding. Council members present were Kevin Maxwell, Ryan Olson, Ryan Berg and Danny Tank. Also present from the city were Toby Huizenga, Joe Stonesifer, Andrew Pietrus, and Mary McClung. A list of all others in attendance is on fi le at the city offi ce.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Consent Agenda: Motion Berg,

seconded Maxwell to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items:

1. Approved July 21, 2020 Agenda 2. Approved July 7, 2020 City Council

Meeting Minutes3. Approved July 21, 2020 Claims4. Approved Subdivision Agreement

for Devitt Farm Phase 6 5. Approved Subdivision Agreement

for Plat of Lot 2, Block 1 Mills Creek Addition

6. Approved Pre-Annexation Agreement for Lot 2 of Thorpe’s Addition, located in Government Lot 2 in the W1/2 of Section 30, T100N, R49W, 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota

7. Approved Plat of Lots 2A & 3 of Thorpe’s Addition, located in Government Lot 2 in the W1/2 of Section 30, T100N, R49W, 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota

8. Approved Plat of Tract 3A of Dancsisin Addition, located in the N1/2NE/14 of Section 8, T99N, R49W, 5th P.M., Lincoln County, South Dakota

9. Approved 2020 Harrisburg Baseball Association Subsidy - $20,000.00

10. Approved Action Lawn Service quote to treat ash trees at Legion Park - $1,405.00

11. Approved Solid Fence Co. quote to install split rail fence along Columbia Street in Central Park -$10,720.00

12. Approved purchase of picnic tables and sidewalk install to new picnic shelter at Lake Ole

13. Approved purchase of 2020 Midsota BG 78” Brush Grapple from Prairie Wind Trailers – $3,500.00

14. Approved purchase of 4” Trash Pump from Bierschbach Equipment & Supply – $3,082.00

Upon roll call vote; all in favorAE2S – Professional Services/

Fees (Engineering – Sewer) $716.50; Albers Electric LLC – Professional Services/Fees (Public Safety) $1,238.94; American Planning Association – Professional Services/Fees (Planner) $368.00; Board of Operator Certifi cations – Professional Services/Fees (Water, Sewer) $30.00; Bumblebee Gibson – Repairs/Maintenance (Streets) $3,800.00; CHS – Supplies/Materials (Water, Public Safety) $693.02; City of Sioux Falls – Professional Services/Fees (Water) $304.50; Code Works Inc. – Professional Services/Fees (Planner) $2,693.40; Core & Main – Supplies/Materials (Water) $59.12; Customeyez Designs – Repairs/Maintenance (Parks) $525.00; Demco – Supplies/Materials (Library) $232.76; Department of Treasury – Federal Withholding Taxes $7,702.08; Federal Signal Corporation – Professional Services/Fees (Public Safety) $6,608.00; First National Bank – July 2020 Payroll $51,244.62; First Rate Excavate Inc. – Improve other than buildings (Storm Drainage) $52,900.00; Graham Tire Company – Supplies/Materials (Streets, Water, Sewer, Parks) $419.90; Hammerstrom, Gene – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Health Equity – H.S.A. Withholdings $35.00; Health Equity – Professional Services/Fees (City Admin, Fin Admin, Engineering, Streets, Water, Sewer, Parks) $22.50; Home Builders Association – Professional Services/Fees (Planner) $500.00; Home Defi nition, Inc. – Professional Services/Fees (Govt Bldgs) $25.00; Huizenga, Toby – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; IIMC – Professional Services/Fees (Fin Admin) $170.00; I & S Group, Inc. – Professional Services/Fees (Storm Drainage Fund) $1,709.75; Johnke, Jill – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; JWC Environmental – Repairs/Maintenance (Sewer) $28,835.95; K & M Tire – Repairs/Maintenance (Streets) $44.72; Kullander, Christopher – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Laceys – Professional Services/Fees, Rentals (Parks) $1,750.00; Marco, Inc. – Rentals, Supplies/Materials (Streets, Water, Sewer, Parks) $162.79; McClung, Mary – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Meyer, Nolan – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Meyer, Nolan – Supplies/Materials (Streets, Water, Sewer, Parks) $168.99; MidAmerican Energy – Improve other than Bldgs (Sewer) $48,989.00) MidAmerican Energy – Energy (Sewer, Govt Bldgs) $140.32; Midwest Land Surveying, Inc. – Professional Services/Fees (Govt Bldgs) $750.00; One Call Systems Inc. – Professional Services/Fees (Water, Sewer) $247.80; Optilegra Inc. – Group Insurance (City Fin, Fin Admin, Planner, Engineering, Streets, Water, Sewer, Parks) Insurance Withholdings - $131.20; Pfeifer Implement – Repairs/Maintenance (Parks) $66.78; Pietrus, Andrew – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Plucker, Larry – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Preheim, Dustin – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Preheim, Dustin – Supplies/Materials (Streets, Water, Sewer, Parks) $66.21; Rennich, David – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Rushmore Service Center – Garnishment Withholdings $224.87; Sioux Falls Humane Society – Professional Services/Fees (Animal Control) $288.32; Sioux Falls Networks – Professional Services/Fees (Fin

Admin) $254.35; Sisson Printing Inc. – Supplies/Materials (Streets, Water, Sewer) $191.70; Siteone Landscape Supply, LLC – Supplies/Materials (Weed Control) $317.01; South Dakota Retirement Systems – Retirement $6,688.80; SD Supplemental Retirement Plan - SDRS Withholdings $325.00; Staples Advantage – Supplies/Materials (Fin Admin) $203.23; Stonesifer, Joseph – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Thurston, Jason – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Traffi c Solutions Inc. – Repairs/Maintenance (Streets) $2,011.21; United States Post Offi ce – Rentals (Library) $94.00; Verizon Wireless – Utility (Water, Sewer, Engineering) $160.04; Water Environment Federation – Professional Services/Fees (Water, Sewer) $155.00; Wedel, Cole – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $35.00; Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield – Group Insurance (Planner) $171.90; Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield – Group Insurance (City Admin, Fin Admin, Engineering, Streets, Water, Sewer, Parks) $4,435.01; White Glove Cleaning Service – Utility (Govt Bldgs) $75.00; Wilson Blain Concrete – Repairs/Maintenance (Storm Drainage Fund) $11,008.32

No public comment was offered.Harold Timmerman, Lincoln County

Emergency Management Director was present and provided information on how his department can and does assist the city. He also distributed the Lincoln County Outdoor Warning Siren Activation policy.

Board of Appeals remained tabled.Business Item 1. Resolution 2020-

13 – Authorizing the Execution of Contractual Documents with the State of South Dakota for the Receipt of Cares Act Funds to Address the Covid-19 Public Health Crisis.

Motion Tank, seconded Maxwell to approve Resolution 2020-13 Authorizing the execution of Contractual Documents with the State of South Dakota for the receipt of Cares Act Funds to address the Covid-19 Public Health Crisis. Upon roll call; all in favor.

City of Harrisburg, South DakotaResolution Number 2020-13A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOR THE RECEIPT OF CARES ACT FUNDS TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Pub. L. No. 116-136, div. A, Title V (Mar. 27, 2020) (the “CARES Act”), the State of South Dakota has received federal funds that may only be used to cover costs that: (a) are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); (b) were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020, for the State of South Dakota; and (c) were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the City of Harrisburg acknowledges that the State of South Dakota, in its sole discretion, may retain full use of these funds for the purposes delineated in the CARES Act; and

WHEREAS, the City of Harrisburg acknowledges that in order to provide fi nancial assistance to counties and municipalities in South Dakota, the State of South Dakota, in its sole discretion, may allocate CARES Act funds Act on a statewide basis to reimburse counties and municipalities as delineated herein; and

WHEREAS, the City of Harrisburg seeks funding to reimburse eligible expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the City of Harrisburg acknowledges that any request for reimbursement of expenditures will only be for expenditures that were not accounted for in the budget for the City of Harrisburg most recently approved as of March 27, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the City of Harrisburg acknowledges that it will only seek reimbursement for costs incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Harrisburg that the mayor of Harrisburg may execute any and all documents as required by the State in order to receive CARES Act funds.

It is further RESOLVED that any request for

reimbursement will be only for those costs authorized by the State that: (1) Are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19; (2) Were not accounted for in the City budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020; and (3) Were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020.

It is further RESOLVED that the City will not

request reimbursement from the State under the CARES Act for costs for which the City previously received reimbursement, or for which the City has a reimbursement request pending before another source.

Approved and adopted this 21st day of July, 2020.

Derick Wenck, MayorCity of Harrisburg, South DakotaATTEST:Mary McClung, Finance Offi cer

City of Harrisburg, South Dakotaa) Approve State of South Dakota

Local Government Covid-19 RecoveryFund Reimbursement Agreement.Motion Olson, seconded Maxwell toapprove the State of South Dakota Local Government Covid-19 RecoveryFund Reimbursement Agreement.

Business Item 2. 2021-2023 Agreement for Furnishing Police Services and Protection betweenLincoln County and the City ofHarrisburg. Motion Berg, seconded Maxwell to approved and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2021-2023 Agreement for Furnishing Police Services and Protection between Lincoln Countyand the City of Harrisburg. Upon roll call vote; all in favor.

Business Item 3. Approval and Authorize Mayor to sign PayApplication #4 for Metro Construction,Inc.-Harrisburg Forcemain – Wastewater Treatment Facility. MotionOlson, seconded Tank to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign both pay application #4 for the HarrisburgForcemain – Wastewater TreatmentFacility from Metro Construction in the amount of $188,522.50 and the SRF Reimbursement Request #5 in the amount of $188,522.50. Upon roll call vote; all in favor.

Business Item 4. Willow Street Bioretention

a) Approve and Authorize Mayor to sign Willow Street Bioretention Pay Application No. 1. Motion Tank, seconded Maxwell to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign pay application #1 for the Willow Street Bioretention from 605 Companies, Inc. in the amount of $63,431.50. Upon roll call vote; all in favor.

b) Approve and Authorize Mayor tosign Willow Street Bioretention Change Order No. 1. Motion Olson, seconded Maxwell to approve and authorizethe Mayor to sign change order #1 forthe Willow Street Bioretention from 605 Companies, Inc. in the amount of$4,991.90. Upon roll call vote; all in favor.

c) Approve and Authorize Mayor tosign Willow Street Bioretention PayApplication No. 2. Motion

Olson, seconded Berg to approveand authorize the Mayor to sign pay application #2 for the Willow Street Bioretention from 605 Companies, Inc. in the amount of $4,742.30.

Business Item 5. Approve and Authorize Mayor to sign WestsideSanitary Sewer Pay Application #1.Motion Berg, seconded Maxwell toapprove and authorize the Mayor tosign pay application #1 from H & W Contracting LLC for the WestsideSanitary Sewer in the amount of$461,721.83. Upon roll call vote; all in favor.

Business Item 6. Consider Pilot Project for Main Street One-Way Traffi c with Street Markings and Signage. Motion Maxwell, seconded Tank to table consideration of pilot project for Main Street One-Way Traffi cwith Street Markings and Signage until August 4, 2020 and direct staff tonotify residents of the change prior tothat meeting for their input. Upon roll call vote; all in favor.

Consensus of council to hold the water reclamation groundbreaking on July 28th, 2020 at 12:00pm.

Business Item 7. Executive Session – Pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1) PersonnelMotion Olson, seconded Maxwell, toenter executive session pursuant toSDCL 1-25-2 (1) Personnel at 6:42pm. Upon roll call vote; all in favor.

Motion Tank, seconded Maxwell toclose executive session at 6:57pm and return to the regular meeting.

Discussed holding a clean up day sometime in the early fall.

The next regular meeting of the Harrisburg City Council will be held at6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

With no further business, a motion was made by Tank, seconded Maxwell,to adjourn the city council meeting at6:59pm. Upon roll call vote; all in favor.

Submitted by Mary McClung,Finance Offi cer

Published in the Sioux ValleyNews on July 30, 2020 at the total approximate cost of $132.09.

MINUTES OF CANTON CITY COMMISSION MEETING

JULY 20, 2020Unapproved

The Canton City Commission met at the Depot Viking Room, on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7:00p.m. Commissioners Baldwin, Chaon, Larson, and Mayor Lundstrom were present for roll call. Commissioner Isais was absent at the time of roll call.

Also present: Finance Offi cer Kyle Cwach

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.CONSENT CALENDARCommissioner Baldwin moved and

Commissioner Chaon seconded to approve the consent calendar consisting of the following: 1) to approve the minutes from the July 6, 2020 Regular Meeting, as amended, and that they are signed and published; 2) to approve the warrants to be listed at the end of the minutes; 3) to approve the month end reports for June; 4) to approve the agenda. Unanimous approval.

VISITOR DIALOGUE:Jessie Fonkert, Lincoln County

Economic Development Association, introduced himself as the new executive director.

Harold Timmerman, Lincoln County Emergency Management, spoke to the Commission on the new siren policy changes that are being made as well as his annual visit with the Commission.

2ND READING-AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, TERM, ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Commissioner Baldwin moved and Commissioner Larson seconded to give second reading and to adopt an Ordinance titled “Ordinance Authorizing the Execution, Terms, Issuance and Payment of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of not to Exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($2,700,000) of the City of Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota” and that it be given a number, signed and published. Unanimous approval.

DRINKING WATER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Mayor Lundstrom informed the Commission that the City of Canton Water Department had received its 19th consecutive Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence.

TREE TRIMMING BILLSCommissioner Baldwin moved and

Commissioner Chaon seconded to authorize Kyle Cwach, Finance Offi cer, the ability to adjust tree trimming bills for anomalies. Unanimous approval.

TOM KADINGER-TREE BILLTom Kadinger spoke to the

Commission about his tree trimming bill and that the whole town was not done, including the parks.

No action was taken.DICK MEISTER-TREE BILLCommissioner Baldwin moved and

Commissioner Larson seconded to approve lowering Dick Meister’s tree bill to $32.93, since it was a corner lot and was charged two minimums with only 10 minutes of work on both sides. Unanimous approval.

STREET CLOSURE REQUEST-NOID’S GAMING PARLOUR

Commissioner Chaon moved and Commissioner Larson seconded to approve the street closure for September 12th as requested by Noid’s Gaming Parlour, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

SPECIAL ALCOHOL RETAIL LICENSE-NOID’S GAMING PARLOUR

Commissioner Larson moved and Commissioner Baldwin seconded to approve a special alcohol retail license for September 12th as requested by Noid’s Gaming Parlour, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL LICENSE-NOID’S SOCIAL PARLOUR

Commissioner Baldwin moved and Commissioner Larson seconded to approve a special alcohol event license for September 12th as requested by Noid’s Social Parlour, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

SOUTH WEST ROAD RECOMMENDATION

Commissioner Baldwin moved and Commissioner Larson seconded to reduce the South West Road Bridge to one lane with the appropriate signs and barriers. Unanimous approval.

NOTICE OF AWARD-WATER TOWER REHABILITATION PROJECT

Commissioner Chaon moved and Commissioner Baldwin seconded to approve notice of award for the water tower rehabilitation project to Champion Tank Services in the amount of $90,450.00, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

AGREEMENT-CHAMPION TANK SERVICES

Commissioner Chaon moved and Commissioner Baldwin seconded to approve an agreement with Champion Tank Services for the water tower rehabilitation project, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

PAY REQUEST-2020 COMMUNITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS

Commissioner Larson moved and Commissioner Baldwin seconded to approve pay request number 2 from Katzer Concrete in the amount of $33.390.55 for the 2020 Community Sidewalk Improvements, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

CERTIFICATE OF PROJECT COMPLETION-WATER SOURCE IMPROVEMENT

Commissioner Chaon moved and Commissioner Baldwin seconded to approve the Certifi cate of Project Completion for the Water Source Improvement Project, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT-LESLIE CHAON

Commissioner Baldwin moved and Commissioner Larson seconded to approve an Airport Hanger Lease with Leslie P. Chaon, as presented

and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Commissioners Baldwin, Larson, and Mayor Lundstrom voting Aye. Commissioner Chaon abstained. Motion carries.

LETTER OF INTENT-COLLIER SECURITIES

Commissioner Baldwin moved and Commissioner Larson seconded to approve a letter of intent with Collier Securities (formerly Dougherty and Company) to authorize them to underwrite the pool bonds, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

G17-COLLIER SECURITIESCommissioner Baldwin moved and

Commissioner Larson seconded to approve the G17 document with Collier Securities (formerly Dougherty and Company) which stated their role in the pool fi nancing, as presented and on fi le, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Unanimous approval.

2020 SOCCER PROGRAMCommission Baldwin moved and

Commissioner Chaon seconded to cancel the 2020 Soccer Program and issue refunds through utilities to all that the City can, others will receive reimbursement through checks. Unanimous approval.

EMPLOYEE RAISECommissioner Baldwin moved and

Commissioner Larson seconded to approve a raise for DeJay Jennings, Police Department, to $19.95 per hour for a positive performance appraisal and Offi cer Certifi cation. Unanimous approval.

EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION-LIBRARY

Commissioner Baldwin moved and Commissioner Chaon seconded to approve the resignation of Savannah Jeffers, Library Assistant, effective July 31st and thank her for her time with the Library. Unanimous approval.

ADVERTISE FOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Commissioner Baldwin moved and Commissioner Larson seconded to advertise for a Library Assistant. Unanimous approval.

DIALOGUE:Commissioner Baldwin commented

that the 72-hour parking will be enforced on a complaint basis.

Chris Krogmann commented that City Wide Clean Up went well.

Mayor Lundstrom commented that the pandemic isn’t over, and everybody needs to protect themselves as well as look after others.

ADJOURNMENTCommissioner Larson moved and

Commissioner Baldwin seconded to adjourn. Unanimous Approval.

_________________________________Kyle CwachFinance Offi cerWarrants: 07-14-20: Appeara/Serval, 108.72,

uniforms; Canton Senior Citizens Center, 7,000.00, support; City of Canton, 15.00, shelter refund; Dakota Supply Group, 593.46, supplies; Diamond Vogel Paints, 558.00, supplies; Tracy Eich, 300.00 umping; Hawkins Inc., 1,288.35, chemicals; Katzer Concrete Inc.,

70,491.07, Pay#1; KLJ Engineering LLC., 3,288.54, engineering; Marco, 220.81, maintenance; Menards, 199.00, equipment; Pump N Pak, 16.00 gas; Rural Route 1 Service Inc., 119.55 mats; SD One Call, 66.85, locates; Sioux Falls Networks, 94.95, spam fi lter; Larissa Thorne, 24.21, reimbursement & mileage; Titan Machinery Corp, 380.00, credit; Tony Ventura 30.00, refund; Voyager Fleet Systems Inc., 783.79, fuel; Xcel Energy, 8,466.60, electricity; Zomer Plumbing and Heating, 61.20, services.

07-14-20: AFLAC, 1,074.97, employee deductions; Ameritas Life Insurance Company, 409.21, employee deductions; Farmers State Bank, 40,681.69, payroll; First bank & Trust, 7,915.98, social security; First Bank & Trust, 3,554.27, federal withholdings, First Bank & Trust, 370.37, employee deductions; Great Western Bank, 964.62, HSA; Kansas City Life Insurance, 201.39, employee deductions, SDRS Supplemental Retirement, 327.50, employee deductions.

PAYROLL BY DEPARTMENT: Commission, 486.38; Finance Offi ce, 9,570.74; Public Building, 329.81; Police, 12,464.56; Street, 7,870.73; Rubble, 1,239.75; Sewer, 2,683.29; Water, 2,771.25; West Nile, 179.11; Pool, 8,245.66; Parks, 5,572.10; Library, 3,196.20.

07-21-2020 Appeara/Serval, 108.72, uniforms; Bomgaars, 485.99, supplies; Janet Boyum, 50.00, reimb.; CHR Solutions Inc., 635.04, mailing; City of Canton, 997.50, reimbursement to water bills; Core & Main LP, 2,450.00, hydrant; Jennifer Decker, 35.00, reimb.; Sandy DeJong, 40.00, reimb.; Dollar General Store, 220.66, supplies; Carolyn Eich, 100.00, umping; Steve Erickson, 68.00, meal per diem.; Lucas Evan, 20.00, reimb.; Daneen Gannon, 10.00, reimb.; Todd Gannon, 35.00, reimb.; Interstate Power Systems, 1,047.15, maintenance; Megan Johnson, 35.00, reimb.; Katzer Concrete Inc., 33,390.55, Pay #2; Summer Lottman, 10.00, reimb.; M&T Fire and Safety, Inc., 458.00, valve; Menards, 124.60, supplies; MidAmerican Energy Company, 117.07, gas; Mid-American Research Chemicals, 10,169.55, chemicals; Lynneah Miller, 60.00, reimb.; AJ Nelson, 10.00, reimb., Kelly Olson, 10.00, reimb.; Casey Opland, 50.00, reimb.; Overhead door Company, 725.29, services; Republic National Distributing, 1,162.90, liquor; Sanitation Products, Inc., 10,117.00, equipment; Nicole Sehr, 35.00, reimb.; Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 36.49, paper; Sioux Falls Human Society, 60.60, animal fees; Rebecca Sorum, 40.00, reimb.; Staples, 120.16, supplies; Taylor Swanson, 45.00, reimb; Tatu Trucking, 4,250.00, cleanup trucking; Thomson West, 219.26, law update; Vast Phone & Broadband-SE, 106.95, internet; Wellmark of SD., 17,801.55, insurance; Zomer Plumbing and Heating, 109.40, repair.

Published in the Sioux Valley News on July 30, 2020 at the total approximate cost of $106.73.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the

Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 17, 2020 regarding amendment of the 2009 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Lincoln County. Specifi cally, the Planning Commission will be considering a recommendation of adoption to the Board of County Commissioners for amendments to Article 3.00, A-1 Agricultural District.

A copy of the proposed amendments to the 2009 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Lincoln County are available for public review at the Lincoln County Courthouse in the offi ce of Planning and Zoning during regular business hours.

This public hearing will be held at the following time, date and location:

6:30 P.M.August 17, 2020Lincoln County Courthouse (104 N.

Main Street, Canton)The purpose of this hearing is to

explain the proposed amendments to interested persons, to answer questions regarding these items and to hear public comment on these items. The Planning Commission invites all interested persons to attend and offer their comments. Those interested persons not able to attend are invited and encouraged to send written comments, prior to the hearing, to the Lincoln County Planning Director, 104 N. Main Street, Suite 220, Canton, SD 57013.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Planning Director at (605) 764-2938. Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay South Dakota at 711 or (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notifi cation 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this hearing.

Toby BrownPlanning Director

Published in the Sioux Valley News on July 30, 2020 at the total approximate cost of $20.86.

Notice of HearingNOTICE OF HEARINGON CHANGE OF NAME

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTACOUNTY OF LINCOLN: SSIN CIRCUIT COURTSECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITIn the Matter of the Change of Name

of SHARON IRENE BRATCHER, 41CIV20-000405Notice is given that on the 29th day

of June, 2020, a Petition for Changeof Name was fi led by Sharon IreneBratcher, of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, South Dakota, requesting the name of Sharon Irene Bratcher be changed to Sharon Irene Sullivan. Ahearing on said Petition for Change of Name will be heard in the Lincoln County Courthouse in the City ofCanton, Lincoln County, South Dakota, on the 20th day of August, 2020, at9:00 a.m.

BY THE CLERK:Kristie Torgerson, Clerk(SEAL)By: /s/ Karen Nelson Deputy

Published in the Sioux Valley News on July 9, 16, 23 and 30 2020 at the total approximate cost of $30.06.

City of Canton Minutes

ORDINANCE NO. 1074 continued

Notice of Hearing

authorized and directed to provide for the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Offi cial Statement describing the Bonds (the “Preliminary Offi cial Statement”). After the Bonds have been sold, the Mayor and Finance Offi cer shall make such completions, omissions, insertions and changes in the Preliminary Offi cial Statement not inconsistent with this Ordinance as are necessary or desirable to complete it as a fi nal Offi cial Statement for purposes of Rule 15c2-12(e)(3) of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

To comply with paragraph (b) (3) of Rule 15c212 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”) and with Rule G32 and all other applicable rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, the City agrees to deliver to the Underwriter, the Offi cial Statement (which shall be a fi nal offi cial statement, as such term is defi ned in the Rule, as of its date) in an electronic format as prescribed by the MSRB.

Section 9.3. Disposition of Bond Proceeds.

The proceeds of the sale of the Bonds, combined with interest earnings, shall be deposited and accredited in the fund and accounts as prescribed by the South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit and will be used by the City to fi nance the construction and equipping of a swimming pool facility, and paying the costs of issuance.

Section 9.4. Tax Matters.(a) The City covenants and agrees

with the registered owners from time to time of the Bonds that it will not take or permit to be taken by any of its offi cers, employees or agents any action which would cause the interest on the Bonds to become includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations (the “Regulations”), and covenants to take any and all actions within its powers to ensure that the basic interest on the Bonds will not become includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Code and the Regulations.

(b) The Mayor and the Finance Offi cer, being the offi cers of the City charged with the responsibility for issuing the Bonds pursuant to this Ordinance are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Underwriter thereof a Bond in accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Code, and Section 1.148-2(b) of the Regulations, stating that on the basis of facts, estimates and circumstances in existence on the date of issue and delivery of the Bonds, it is reasonably expected that the proceeds of the Bonds will be used in a manner that would not cause the Bonds to be “arbitrage bonds” within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code and the Regulations.

(c) The City further certifi es and covenants as follows with respect to the requirements of Section 148 of the Code that the City reasonably expects, as of the Closing Date, that the aggregate face amount of all tax-exempt bonds (other than private activity bonds) issued by it and all subordinate entities during the calendar year of 2020 will not exceed $5,000,000.

(d) The City shall fi le with the Secretary of the Treasury a statement concerning the Bonds containing the information required by Section 149(e) of the Code.

(e) Pursuant to Section 265(b)(3)(B)(ii) of the Code, the City hereby

designates the Certifi cates as “qualifi ed tax-exempt obligations” for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. The City hereby represents that it does not anticipate that obligations bearing interest not includable in gross income for purposes of federal income taxation under Section 103 of the Code (including refunding obligations as provided in Section 265 (b) (3) of the Code and including “qualifi ed 501 (c) (3) bonds” but excluding other “private activity bonds,” as defi ned in Sections 141(a) and 145(a) of the Code) will be issued by or on behalf of the City and all “subordinate entities” of the City in 2020 in an amount greater than $10,000,000.

ARTICLE XMISCELLANEOUSSection 10.1. Failure to Present

Bonds. (a) Subject to the provisions of Section

4.7 hereof, in the event any Bond shall not be presented for payment when the principal or redemption price hereof becomes due, either at maturity or at the date fi xed for prior redemption thereof or otherwise, and in the event monies suffi cient to pay such Bond shall be held by the Registrar and Paying Agent for the benefi t of the Owner thereof, all liability of the City to such Owner for the payment of such Bond shall forthwith cease, and be completely discharged. Whereupon, the Registrar and Paying Agent shall hold such monies, without liability for interest thereon, for the benefi t of the Owner of such Bond who shall thereafter be restricted exclusively to such monies for any claim under this Ordinance or on, or with respect to, said Bonds.

(b) If any Bond shall not be presented for payment within a period of fi ve years following the date when such Bond becomes due, whether by maturity or otherwise, the Registrar and Paying Agent shall, subject to the provisions of any applicable escheat or other similar law, pay to the City any monies then held by the Registrar and Paying Agent for the payment of such Bond and such Bond shall (subject to the defense of any applicable statute of limitation) thereafter constitute an unsecured obligation of the City.

Section 10.2. Payments Due on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.

In any case where the date of maturity or interest on or principal of any Bonds, or the date fi xed for redemption of any Bonds, shall be a Saturday or Sunday or shall be, at the place designated for payment, a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions similar to the Registrar and Paying Agent are authorized by law to close, then the payment of the interest on, or the principal, or the redemption price of, such Bond need not be made on such date but must be made on the next succeeding day not a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday or a day upon which banking institutions similar to the Registrar and Paying Agent are authorized by law to close, with the same force and effect as if made on the date of maturity or the date fi xed for redemption, and no interest shall accrue for the period after such date.

Section 10.3. Miscellaneous Acts. The appropriate offi cers of the City

are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to do any and all such acts and things, and to execute, acknowledge, deliver, and, if applicable fi le or record, or cause to be fi led or recorded, in any appropriate public offi ces, all

such documents, instruments, and certifi cations, in addition to those acts, things, documents, instruments, and certifi cations hereinbefore authorized and approved, as may, in their discretion, be necessary or desirable to implement or comply with the intent of this Ordinance, or any of the documents herein authorized and approved, or for the authorization, issuance, and delivery by the City of the Bonds.

Section 10.4. Amendment. The City Commission is hereby

authorized to make such amendments to this Ordinance as will not impair the rights of the Bondholders.

Section 10.5. No Recourse Under Bond Ordinance or on Bonds.

All stipulations, promises, agreements, and obligations of the City contained in the Ordinance shall be deemed to be the stipulations, promises, agreements, and obligations of the City and not of any offi cer, director, or employee of the City in his or her individual capacity, and no recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Bonds or for any claim based thereon or on this Ordinance against any offi cer, director, or employee of the City or against any offi cial or individual executing the Bonds.

Section 10.6. Partial Invalidity. If any one or more of the provisions

of this Ordinance, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto, shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, by fi nal decree of any court of lawful jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto, but this Ordinance, and the exhibits and attachments thereto, shall be construed the same as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein, or therein, as the case may be.

Section 10.7. Continuing Disclosure. The City hereby covenants and agrees

that it will annually provide certain fi nancial and operating information which is customarily prepared and publicly available and material event notices as required by Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Bonds. The Mayor is authorized to execute at the Closing of the sale of the Bonds, an agreement for the benefi t of and enforceable by the owners of the Bonds specifying the details of the fi nancial information and material event notices to be provided and its obligations relating thereto. Failure of the City to comply with the undertaking herein described and to be detailed in said closing agreement, shall not be a default hereunder, but any such failure shall entitle the owner or owners of any of the Bonds to take such actions and to initiate such proceedings as shall be necessary and appropriate to cause the City to comply with its undertaking as set forth herein and in said agreement, including the remedies of mandamus and specifi c performance. The Mayor is authorized to execute any amendments as he or she deems necessary to comply with any rules of regulations adopted by the SEC.

Section 10.8. Post Issuance Compliance.

The City does hereby adopt Meierhenry Sargent Post-Issuance Compliance Policy and Tax-Advantaged Obligations and Continuing Disclosure with regard to the Bonds attached hereto. The City appoints the Finance Offi cer as its chief post issuance

compliance offi cer.Section 10.9. Confl icting Ordinances

Repealed. All Ordinances or parts thereof in

confl ict herewith are, to the extent of such confl ict, hereby repealed.

Section 10.10. Effective Date. This Bond Ordinance shall take effect

from and after its adoption, the welfare of the City requiring it.

Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Larson and upon vote being taken the following voted AYE: Mayor Lundstrom, Commissioners Baldwin, Chaon, and Larson.

and the following voted NAY: NoneSandra LundstromATTEST:MayorKyle CwachFinance Offi cerFirst Reading: 7/06/2020Second Reading: 7/20/20Published: 7/30/30Effective: 8/19/20Published once at the approximate

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What a great weekend for Canton as the seniors fi nally got to have their graduation and it seemed to be well worth the wait as they had family in the audience. I watched on the computer on a live stream and didn’t hear everything but learned what I couldn’t hear and it sure seemed like everyone had a good time. Congratulations to our seniors as they offi cially fi nished up their high school career and now they head off to college, the work force, the armed forces and whatever life has in store for them. As I watched the ceremony what I thought was very good was the 2 singing groups because I thought they sounded great. The other thing I thought was pretty funny and that was after the diplomas were handed out I waited for the music to start so they could get up and walk off but no music and then Colter Abbas couldn’t wait any longer and got up to leave then everyone else followed him out. That was a great departure and good job Colter getting things going.

This is a great class and for me a sports fan, we have had some good team results with 3 straight wrestling championships and this year a football title. In wrestling all of the seniors on the team fi nished their careers with a state individual championship. Football the seniors ended a great career with a lot of victories and with the state title one senior set numerous state records in scoring and extra points made this season not to mention rushing records for the championship game and a lot of the seniors played their tales off helping win the title. I will miss these guys because besides all the sports that they excelled in they were better people!!!! I saw a lot of them stopping and talking and getting a picture taken with young kids all the time and I saw a lot of them made their way down to the elementary schools so we will miss that from a lot of the kids not just the athletes.

Ok after graduation it was time for the food run and it was a great day with a lot of food and it started out at noon. I got to see some of the best trophies I have ever seen when I went to Kellyn March’s party and those were great with eagles on fl ag poles and all sort of different wrestling awards and trophies. Had some time to go home and let my stomach relax then out to Gate City for a bunch of stuff and that was some junior football pictures which I enjoyed seeing and got to talk to Sam, Shaeden, Isaac and Ross about football many years ago but lots of pictures and good stuff. Went out to see Kayden later and watch a video and eat at the same time which was fun and some more junior football pictures and man was I getting stuffed but I kept moving. Picked up Teresa and went out to see Maddi and yes, more food and then to Kelly Johnsons to fi nish the night and yes more food. After talking to Kelly’s grandma Jenette we noticed it was dark out so we headed home so full of food from Friday afternoon till Saturday night. I don’t give my food report anymore but I got more than my share of pulled pork and I think some of your share. I did enjoy the pictures at Kelsey Jansen’s party as there was a lot of girls golf pictures and a few of my daughter Emily who golfed with Kelsey. Thank you to all the kids that were nice enough to

invite me and if you didn’t know me thanks to your parents for inviting me. We fi nished things up Sunday at Logans for one more shot at some pork and after too much there and great fruit I really stopped eating so I should be hungry sometime Thursday.

I went down the Sioux Valley News last week to do some research (I know???), as I am waiting for some boys golf records I went back to a story I wrote in 1995 after our C-Hawk golf team won the State B Championship. I remember I went out for the fi nal days golf on a Tuesday and the boys had a 2 stroke lead starting the fi nal day and all they did was drop 5 strokes for a 12 shot victory and the state title. This was about a week after they won their regional meet by a 31 stroke difference. Canton fi nished the state meet with a 459 with DeSmet 471 followed by St. Thomas More 472, Plankinton 489, Flandreau 492 and Beresford 495.

The C-Hawks were led by sophomore Justin Dykstra as he was in 2nd place heading into the fi nal day and on hole 13 Justin took the lead and then added to it as he fi nished with a 4 stroke victory in the last 4 holes. He fi nished with a 149 total with rounds of 76-73. The other 3 golfers were all seniors and Joel Schwartz fi nished ties for 2nd place and lost in a 2 hole playoff for a 3rd place fi nish. Joel shot a 153 only 4 strokes behind Justin. Bryan Kooistra and John Lyle were the other C-Hawk golfers and all they did was fi nish in the top 10 when they tied for 9th place with a 158 score. These 4 golfers were Cantons 2nd state championship team in school history joining the 1986 football team. This team was the best golf team we have ever had as they fi nished 2nd one time during their season and kicked butt most of the rest. I think this is one of the best sports team we have ever had right behind this seasons wrestling team for dominating their opponents. The golfers were coached by Jim Thorson and I know that was a good group to coach as you always saw these kids out golfi ng on their free time and I even golfed with a few of them and yes Joel I still remember you owe me a dime and no I don’t want it, just wanted to remind you.

One fi nal note on this years seniors moving on and the only problem I have with losing these guys is I just fi nally remembered how to spell some of their last names or even their fi rst names too. I have butchered their names since they were 5th graders so for one last time, I will try again. Shaeden Scheidt (which took many, many tries), Isaac Dietzenbach (yes I erased it to do over way too many times), Ryan Szarmach (my fi ngers don’t move that way normally). There were others but those 3 were tough and join my “what kind of name is that” list and sometime I will have to try to put the other ones in. Yes Jodi your name might win because I looked yours up in the phone book a lot of times because who has Schrodermeier for a name that I should have to spell. Heikkila and Dominissee you guys are on honorable mention and I think they were spelled different every other time.

SportstalkBy Dana HessFor the S.D. Newspaper AssociationNo handshakes.No high fives.No awards ceremonies.In the age of coronavirus, those are

just some of the recommendations f o r f a l l h i g h school activities approved Wednesday b y t h e S o u t h D a k o t a H i g h School Activities Association’s board of directors.

During a video conference meeting the board considered safety recommendations m a d e b y a 30-member task force of medical professionals and educators. Those recommendations c o v e r e d t h e f a l l sp or t s of g o l f , t e n n i s , s o c c e r , c h e e r and competitive dance, football and vol leybal l as well as fal l a r t s ac t iv i t ie s including journalism, all-state chorus and orchestra and oral interp.

T h e 1 7 -page document o u t l i n i n g t h e recommendations of the task force can be found at the association’s website at www.sdhsaa.com.

In addition to mandatory, optional and impermissible rule changes for each sport and activity, the task force offered overall principles for safety, keeping students active, screening procedures, a protocol for positive cases, new SDHSAA polices in the event of a forfeit or no contest, benchmarks for re-evaluation of the recommendations and guidelines for fan attendance.

In making rule modifications for each activity, the task force split them into low contact/risk, moderate contact/risk and high contact/risk categories.

Low risk sports are golf, tennis and cross-country. Moderate risk are soccer and volleyball with football, competitive cheer and competitive dance deemed as high risk.

In the fine arts, journalism and oral

interp are considered low risk while all-state chorus and orchestra are considered high risk.

The final recommendation of the task force about all-state chorus and orchestra is not really final: “Due to

the nature of the event (nearly 1,100 students from over 150 different schools), the task force recommends that SDHSAA staff further consider the all-state chorus and orchestra concert, examine the results of the pending NFHS aerosol study, and make a determination on that event at a later date.”

The task force offered guidance to schools on fan attendance at events based on a four-tier system. Tier 1 is open attendance in those com mu nit ies with s teady or decreasing cases. Tiers 2 and 3 would allow only parents and students to attend. Tier 2 notes a slow increase in cases in the community and Tier 3 would apply to those communities with a steady increase in cases.

In Tier 4, with a sharp increase in cases and hospitalizations in the community, no fans would be allowed to attend at a high school

event.“None of those are requirements,”

said SDHSAA Executive DirectorDan Swartos. “We heard from someschools that wanted some guidance,especially on fan attendance. We just

wanted to put an example out there.”

S w a r t o s s a i d s c h o o l s m a y choose to go the opposite direction, starting with no fans and working their way up to larger crowds at events.

Since guidance on fan attendance m ay d i f fe r by school d ist r ict , board chairman Craig Cassens of Faulkton said that communication between officials at the host school and the visiting school would be key.

The task force report also includes a C O V I D - 1 9 participant/coach monitoring form. T h e c h e c k l i s t o f f e r s e i g h t sy mptom s t ha t may keep a player o r coa ch f rom participating.

I n t h e e v e n t a player, coach or off icial tests p o s i t i v e f o r C O V I D - 1 9 , a return to play form

must be completed. The form callsfor 10 days to pass after symptomsappear and that symptoms must nolonger be present. Athletes are thenallowed to return to play with an OKfrom their doctor. The doctor mayalso recommend that the player gothrough a minimum of seven daysof increasing training activity beforebeing allowed to participate again.

While the form was approveda long w ith o the r t a sk forcerecommendations, Swartos saidsome of the language in the form isstill being tweaked “to make surethis is as clear as can be for medicalproviders.”

Swartos emphasized the need forassigned seating and masks to beused on team buses to aid in contacttracing.

“We really want to stress that,”Swartos said. “We really want torecommend that schools do that.”

Coronavirus Requires Changes In High School Activities

COVID-19 postponed Canton High School Prom this year. With the help of Matt’s mother, it was arranged for Ali and Matt Voss to have their own prom in Santa Cruz California.

Not Your Traditional Prom