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Landowners encouraged to attend meeting on Oct. 17
The Big Stone South to Ellendale transmission line is slated to cross land in Osceola, Richland, Frederick, Oneota, Westport and Garland townships, according to a map posted on a website put together by the power companies developing the line. The transmission line would be less than two miles from Frederick and about a mile from Barnard and Westport at its closest points to the towns. Local landowners have received visits from power company representatives in the past few weeks discussing their options.
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SUNDAY, OCT. 13
Frederick Grand Neighborhood Party, 2 to 4 p.m. at Frederick Area School.

No raining on this celebration

MONDAY, OCT. 14
Native American Day; school in session. School board meeting, 7 p.m. in school library. Junior high football v. BrittonHecla, 5 p.m. in Frederick.

TUESDAY, OCT. 15
Volleyball, v. Ipswich, 6:30 p.m. in Ipswich.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16
Regional Cross Country Meet, 2:30 p.m. in Webster.

Photo by Krysti Mikkonen

THURSDAY, OCT. 17
End of first nine weeks. Junior high volleyball, v. Ipswich, 4 p.m. at Leola. Parent-teacher conferences, 3 to 8 p.m. at the school. Students will be dismissed early. Public input hearing on the Big Stone South to Ellendale Transmission line project, sponsored by the S.D. Public Utilities Commission, noon at the Northern State University Student Center, Centennial Room, Aberdeen.

Homecoming Queen Mariah Mikkonen and King Nathan Sumption, center, stand with the rest of the Homecoming court after coronation on Sept. 23. From left are Katie Goehring, Hailey Sumption, Hattie Zinter, Queen Mariah, King Nathan, Derrick Podoll, Evan Emery and Tanner Podoll. In front are crown bearers Kalyce Achen and Erik Losure.

Several Homecoming events held under new football field lights

By Mariah Mikkonen FASD Journalism

FRIDAY, OCT. 18
No football game (bye week). Continued on page 3

Rain threatened both Titans remain undefeated, the beginning and the end p. 11 of Homecoming Week, but Homecoming photos, p. 6-7 in the end all of the events New lights at footbal l field, happened as scheduled p. 5 and with great turnout. Monday nights coronation took place on the football field under crowned this years king, the new lights added this Nathan Sumption, and fall. Emcees Paige Podoll queen, Mariah Mikkonen. and Jayden Mikkonen That days rain started announced the candidates. about an hour after the end 2012 queen Peyton Podoll of the ceremony.

More Homecoming coverage inside:

The students had a cold walk for the parade on Friday afternoon, but not a wet one. With the theme of fast food, every class had an entry in the parade, and a number of community organizations and businesses participated also. Rain fell later in the afternoon but quit before game time, so football spectators had damp bleachers to sit on but thankfully didnt have to worry about umbrellas.
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Meet the F.Y.I. staff

To help you get to know the people who are working on this newsletter, well feature a few of them here each month.

Fund for wildland gear grows

Frederick firefighters sponsor spaghetti supper to raise awareness, money
Most of the calls that the Frederick Fire Department responds to are for grass fires, and yet the department doesnt have protective gear thats intended for that purpose. Thats one of the messages that the department wanted to get out at a spaghetti supper fundraiser on Sept. 8. Assistant chief James King spoke at the dinner, explaining that the departments protective gear is for structural fires, which is much heavier than gear intended for fighting grass fires. Fighting a grass fire in that heavier gear is just asking for one of the volunteer members to get heat stroke or a heart attack, King said. Larger equipment also is aging and will need to be upgraded sometime soonall of which has a cost. More than 100 people attended the supper, which raised about $2,300 before expenses were deducted. Titans Restaurant was also a sponsor of the event.

Katie Goehring
Journalism student Activities: Volleyball Future plans: Katie is considering the field of education. Journalism is important because people have a right to know what is happening.

Members of the Frederick Fire Department serve up spaghetti to community members on Sept. 8.

Cole Hinz
Journalism student Activities: All-State Chorus, Chorus, Band, Cotton Candy Team Future plans: Cole is looking at colleges in the Twin Cities. Journalism is important because it provides communities with the information they need to stay informed.

Heidi Marttila-Losure
F.Y.I. editor Activities: Mother of Sofia, 7, and Erik, 5. Backup cow, pig and chicken chaser at Dakota Sisu Farm. Current job/job experience: Editor of Dakotafire Media. If citizens arent informed, democracy doesnt work. People need reliable information so they can make better choices about things that affect their lives. Good journalism is vital so the loudest shyster doesnt win the day.

Chief Kevin Barton thanks the community for their support. Your investment in the safety of the community is appreciated, and the proceeds will go toward wild land personal protective equipment and gear for use while fighting grass fires and similar incidents, Barton wrote in an e-mail. We look forward to seeing all of you at our annual benefit next year. More money is needed before enough gear for the department can be purchased. Anyone wishing to make a donation can send it to Frederick Area Fire Department, P.O. Box 445, Frederick, SD 57441.

Bright new signs appear on township roads

Used to sailing through an intersection of two gravel roads with just a glance and a tap on the brakes? Now theres probably a bright red octagon on that intersection telling you to think again. Country folks saw new messages along their usual routes in late September as new signs were put up along township roads in Brown County. The signs were part of a program conducted by the South Dakota Department of Transportation, which can use federal traffic safety funds to improve road signs. The signs were upgraded to the brightness that federal regulations now require. Townships signed an agreement that the signs could be upgraded. They didnt have to pay toward the cost of the upgrades. Signs were added where there hadnt been signs before because it is a requirement of this Traffic Safety Office to implement all low-cost safety improvements where possible, according to the state website. All S.D. counties will get new signs by 2019. The state is currently upgrading signs in four counties each year.

Brock Pashen
Journalism teacher Activities: Anything sports related. Current job/job experience: Math, social studies, and journalism teacher at Frederick High School. Second year of teaching. Journalism is important because important events need to be covered and that information needs to get out to the people.

New signs appeared along many township roads in September.

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Whats coming up
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MONDAY, OCT. 28

SATURDAY, OCT. 19
Pheasant season begins. Hunter Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Freewill donation; all are welcome. Sign up for prizes as part of the Rooster Rush promotion.

Volleyball, v. Sully Buttes, 6:30 p.m. in Leola. Frederick Area Historical THURSDAY, OCT. 24 Society monthly Football, v. meeting, 7 p.m. at the ng hi et m Langford, at 7 p.m. Have so ? Museum. ar nd le ca e th to in Frederick. Senior to add night.

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MONDAY, OCT. 21
Junior high/junior varsity football, v. Ipswich, 4 p.m. in Ipswich. Junior high volleyball, v. Herreid, 4 p.m. in Herreid. Volleyball, v. Herreid, 6:30 p.m. in Herreid. Frederick Forward regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at the Frederick Area Museum.

Enhancement, 10 to noon at the school. Teachers have professional development.

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TUESDAY, OCT. 29
Round one of football playoffs.

Sign up for prizes as part of the Rooster Rush promotion. Chili & Soup Cook-off, 1 p.m. start, The Shed in Westport. All-State Chorus concert, 7 p.m., Sioux Falls Arena. Halloween Party with Bad Dawg, 9 p.m., costume contest and prizes, The Shed in Westport.

MONDAY, NOV. 4
Quarterfinal round of football playoffs.

THURSDAY, OCT. 31
Volleyball, v. Mobridge, 6:30 p.m. in Mobridge.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6
District Oral Interpretation, Aberdeen.

SATURDAY, OCT. 26
Hunter Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Freewill donation; all are welcome. Sign up for prizes as part of the Rooster Rush promotion. State Cross Country Meet, starting at 1 p.m. in Rapid City. Westport Community Club Fundraiser, tickets sold in advance (contact Kerry Wilson at 225-5528) or walk-ins are welcome, $15. The Shed in Westport.

COMING IN NOVEMBER:
Flu shots for grades K-12. Watch for more information on www.frederickarea.k12.sd.us

FRIDAY, NOV. 8
Enhancement, 10 a.m. to noon.

FRIDAY, NOV. 1
All-State Chorus, Sioux Falls.

SATURDAY, NOV. 9
Semifinal round of football playoffs.

TUESDAY, OCT. 22
Lifetouch picture retakes at school. Junior high volleyball, v. Warner, 3:30 p.m. in Frederick. Volleyball, v. Warner, 6:30 p.m. in Frederick. Senior night. Frederick History Night, 7 p.m. at Beulah Williams Library, Northern State University, Aberdeen. This will include the opening of the B.F. Whitehouse exhibit with a presentation by Dr. George Whitehouse, grandson of B.F. Whitehouse. This is in conjunction with a traveling exhibition about Abraham Lincoln. B.F. Whitehouse served

SATURDAY, NOV. 2
Hunter Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Freewill donation; all are welcome.

THURSDAY, NOV. 14
Football championship, Dakota Dome (University of South Dakota), Vermillion.

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Annual Fall Fundraiser: Supper and Silent Auction for the Emma Burnham Public Library, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Haunted Hayride, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Starts at Frederick Area Museum. Tickets are $5, or $3 for children 10 and younger. Want to scare? Volunteers needed! Call Georgia at 380-9743 or 329-2131.

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A bright idea for Frederick is now brighter

New lights at football field make action easier to see

efore the field was home to the Frederick Vikings, the Frederick-Hecla North Stars, and now, the Leola-Frederick Titans, it was just a hay field. Then one day in 1955 Don Thorpe got an idea. Mr. Thorpe was a chemistry and history teacher at Frederick High School, as well as the football, basketball and track coach. As he was walking home from school, inspiration struck him and he got the idea to build a football field in the hay field. He purchased the land from the owner, a Mrs. Stag, and by the 1956 football season the field was complete. They added new grandstands and a press box, explained Thorpes son, Mickey Thorpe. But the lights and the setup of the field are basically the same since it was first put up. Those were initially donated by MDU (Montana Dakota Utilities). In the early days, horse shows used to be held on the field during the summer months, according to Frederick veterinarian Jim Bain. People would just recondition the field before football so that it was ready for games. Bain also reported that he was there as the first light poles were installed and also got to watch as the new towers were hoisted onto their bases. The light towers originated in Hecla and then moved to Conde.

By Kyle Kenser FASD Journalism

Photos by Heidi Marttila-Losure (above) and Brock Pashen (right)

The stands were full to watch coronation on Sept. 23, which was easy to see under the new lights of at the football field in Frederick. The old lights still shine on the wooden poles, while the new lights shine from several feet higher on the metal structures. The plaque at right, on a rock near the football field, honors Don Thorpe, who came up with the idea for the new field in 1955.

Well, the lights are the same no more, as new ones were recently installed and were first put into action for the junior varsity football game and coronation ceremony on Sept. 23. School board members and community members worked hard to get this project, funded by the school, off the ground. Students and staff would like to thank everyone for their efforts.

The new lights look much better and its a lot easier to see, said senior football player Evan Emery. The old ones were so bad you practically needed night vision goggles to find the football! If the lights continue to be as bright as they were on Monday, everyone may need sunglasses instead.

Students pay an extra dollar for extra servings this year

By Justin Helland, Nathan Block, and Evan Emery FASD Journalism Students in the Frederick Area School District will pay $1 for seconds of entree items at lunch this year. Superintendent Bev Myer answers questions about the new policy. Why is the dollar needed for lunch seconds? The National Hot Lunch Program (NSLP) is supposed to be a self-supporting program. However, due to our size and keeping our lunch prices low to families, we use general fund dollars to support the program. We spend about $90,000 each year on school lunches and contribute about $8,000 from the general fund to support it, which is why the school board agreed that we should charge for seconds. Also, the NSLP makes schools account for calories. Most schools go over this new calorie requirement, Frederick being one of them. So, in the fight against obesity, this is another reason we have to charge for the main course of the seconds: if students want to eat more, they have to pay more. How is this program beneficial to the school? Hopefully, charging for seconds of the main course will generate an extra $2,000 for the school lunch program. However, the school board and administration believe Fredericks hot lunch program is a very good, nutritious program. Students may still go for free seconds of fruits and vegetables. On a side note, this year the school is participating in the States Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant that is available three days a week to grades K-6 in the afternoons at no charge to the students.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: Logan Weisser dodges a tackle from a Britton-Hecla defender during the Homecoming game Sept. 27. The second-grade glass, displaying go, fight, win on its Little Caesars pizza boxes, won the elementary parade entry competition. The junior class, on its Arby-themed float, won the junior high and high school spirit competition. The community float winner was Pioneer Seed. Jo Helland of Fargo, grandmother of senior Justin Helland, was one of many proud grandmas taking pictures at the parade. The band was in fine form. Players greet one another at the end of the Homecoming football game. Titans won, 43-6.
Photos by Brock Pashen and Heidi Marttila-Losure

Frederick Area HOMECOMING

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Photo by Krysti Mikkonen

Photo by Heidi Marttila-Losure

Peyton Podoll crowns Mariah Mikkonen Homecoming Queen at coronation on Sept. 23. Picture are Hattie Zinter, Hailey Sumption, Podoll (behind), Mikkonen, Katie Goehring and Kalyce Achen (seated).

Peyton Podoll applauds after crowning Nathan Sumption Homecoming King on Sept. 23. Pictured are Erik Losure (seated), Evan Emery, Derrick Podoll, Tanner Podoll, Peyton Podoll (behind) and Sumption.

HOME: Junior Class claims the Spirit Challenge

Continued from front page

Photo by Krysti Mikkonen

Homecoming King Nathan Sumption and Queen Mariah Mikkonen take a tour around the football field during halftime of the Homecoming game on Sept. 27. The vintage Ford pickup is owned by the Mikkonen family. The whole Homecoming Court rides in style during the parade on Sept. 27. Instead of riding on a traditional float or waving from the back of a pickup truck, they power down Main Street in and on a massive John Deere.
Photo by Brock Pashen

The Leola-Frederick Titans had a strong showing against the Britton-Hecla Braves, maintaining their undefeated record. The final score was 43-6. (The Titans couldnt dodge the weather the following week, unfortunately, as players battled wind and sheets of rain and had to wait out a lightning delay in Faulkton Oct. 4. Titans came out victorious against the Trojans as well, who had been undefeated until that game. That final score was 40-6.) There were also some games going on throughout the week for the high school and junior high classes called the Spirit Challenge. The student council put together some games for the middle of the week. They had some challenges related to the theme of fast food. Some of the things they had to do were make some crazy sandwiches, cover a classmate in cool whip, and try to eat a bunch of hot dogs right after lunch. The students also got points for dressing up for the dress-up days and cheering at the pep rally. The Junior Class had the most points throughout to win the Spirit Challenge. After a crazy week for everyone, it was nice to get back into routine.

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LINE: One goal is more capacity

Continued from front page

A public input meeting before the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will be at noon Oct. 17 at Northern State University in Aberdeen. The 345 kilovolt transmission line, which is being built by MontanaDakota Utilities Co. and Otter Tail Power Company, would run from a new substation near Big Stone City, S.D., to a new substation near Ellendale, N.D. According to the companies, the goals of the project are improving reliability of the system, increasing system capacity to address regional demand, supporting public policy that is calling for more energy based on renewable sources, and boosting regional economies with construction and operation jobs. According to the companies schedule, construction would begin in 2016 and end in 2019. The cost is between $293 million and $370 million. A partial map of the route is reproduced below. See a full map at the website www.bssetransmissionline.com.

Musicians make tour stop at Savo

The Finnish folk duo Aallotar performed at Savo Lutheran Church on Oct. 6. The performance had been moved from Savo Hall to take advantage of the already-heated space at the church. Finnish-American violinist Sara Pajunen has performed three times in Frederick, twice before as part of the duo Kaivama. Accordion player Teija Niku is half of the Finnish group the Polka Chicks. The duo performed traditional and original music.
Photos by Heidi Marttila-Losure (above) and Don Losure

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Glitz and glamour from bygone eras

The fashions of yesteryear were on display at the Frederick Area Museum on Sept. 8. Sue Clynick from Andover showed off some of her hundreds of vintage purses, which ranged from intricate beading to hair weaving (made from hair after a person had died) to woven metal. Shirlee Smith from Warner showed a number of dresses that had belonged to previous generations of her family, pointing out the waists that would not fit on many women today. The museum was full for the event, which included a salad luncheon.
Photos by Heidi Marttila-Losure

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HUNTING RECIPES
Its getting to be that time of year again: People waking up before dawn just to try to shoot an animal. If youre looking for something new to do with a hunting prize, here are a few recipes to try.

Community Benefit Raffle comes through for store

A raffle sponsored by the Frederick Area Historical Society to benefit the Community Store was very successful, according to store board member and chief raffle organizer Sheila Rahja. The drawing for the raffle was held at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 27. Homecoming Queen Mariah Mikkonen drew the winning tickets: Doug Braa won the $500 prize, Todd Ellwein won $250, and the Frederick Veterinary Clinic won the $100 prize. The raffle took in more than $6,000, and donations and stock purchases of more than $1,000 have also come in. This means that the $7,000 debt that the store had in August has been wiped out. While this phenomenal effort by the community has given the store another chance, without a meaningful improvement in the stores business prospects, this may be just a brief reprieve from financial troubles. Board members still urge those in the community to shop at the store whenever possible. Community members are also welcome to come to the board with ideas on helping the store serve them better. But for now, the board wants to tell the community THANK YOU for the support. Without the generosity of the community, the store could be closed today. The communitys help so far, and in the future, is very much appreciated in keeping the store a vital part of Frederick, the board said.

Venison Patties
By Darcy Simmons 1 lb. of ground venison 1/2 lb. bacon (crumpled) 1 small onion (finely diced) 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 1/8 tsp thyme 1/8 tsp marjoram 1 egg (beaten) Bread crumbs or crushed crackers Salt and pepper for taste (optional) Combine ingredients in large mixing bowl. Form into a 3-inch ball. Cut ball into slices and fry.

The Principals Choice

By Justin Downes Flour (about a half cup enough to roll in) Half stick of butter Goose breasts in half inch pieces Two boxes of traditional sage dressing (e.g., Stovetop) 2 1/2 c. water 8 Tbsp butter (one stick) Slice breasts into half-inch slices. Roll in flour and brown in butter. While thats browning, prepare two boxes of sage dressing. Grease a casserole pan. Put a layer of stuffing in the pan, put browned goose slices on top and then cover with another layer of stuffing. Pour a half cup of water over the top then cover and bake at 300 degrees for an hour.

Pheasant Sandwich
By Darcy Simmons 3 cups of cooked pheasant (finely chopped) 2 hard boiled eggs (finely chopped) 2 carrots (finely chopped) 1 medium onion (finely chopped) 1/2 cup of celery (finely chopped) 2 tsp sweet pickle relish Salt and pepper for taste (optional) Mayo to blend (optional) Combine all ingredients. Serve with crackers or in sandwiches.

Compiled by Mariah Mikkonen, Derek Simmons and Hattie Zinter, FASD Journalism

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FALL SPORTS UPDATES

In football, Titans undefeated after six games

Volleyball, cross country teams aim for improvement
By Kyle Kenser FASD Journalism FOOTBALL: What are the Titans doing well these days? Winning, said head football coach Marty Morlock. Morlock pointed at pass coverage, run stopping, and even distribution of the ball as things the team is currently improving on. His goals for the season were very simple: Win each play, quarter, half, and game. One big win for the Titans was a victory over Potter County on Sept. 20, which was ranked third in class 9A. They also took down the Faulkton Trojans on Oct. 4, which had been undefeated until that point. With two games left in the regular season, the Titans currently top the 9A standings. VOLLEYBALL: The volleyball team was off to a good start but struggled in late September, gaining a 6-9 record. Junior starter Paige Podoll said there were things to improve in this year like cutting down on mental mistakes and not getting down on themselves when the team is behind. But the team also has its strengths, she said. The team is working really well together, and our serving is good, Podoll said. Podolls personal goal is to have a winning record, and the team goal is to win a game in districts. CROSS COUNTRY: Even though the numbers arent there this year, the Frederick cross country team keeps working. With only two boys and five girls, its hard to place as a team, but the Titan runners are still competing well as individuals. Michaela Podoll, an eighth-grader, placed first in girls junior varsity at the Britton meet and has placed highly at other meets. Janelle Barondeau, the cross country coach, says that the team has been finishing races very well, but that the team needs to improve on preparing for meets better. The goals for the season are to have several runners letter and hopefully send some athletes to the state cross country meet.

Photos by Brock Pashen

ABOVE: The Titan defense faces down the Ipswich Tigers on Sept. 13 in Ipswich. The Titans won, 43-12.

ABOVE: Logan Weisser takes on two Ipswich defenders Sept. 20 in Ipswich. RIGHT: Mackenzie Heilman denies the Sisseton attempt at a kill as Paige Podoll prepares to assist during their game on Sept. 24. Sisseton won with scores of 25-23, 25-8 and 25-10.

LEFT: The Titan cross country team has just seven members. Pictured are coach Janelle Barondeau, Tucker Delzer, Devin Flinn, Miranda Sumption, Cassandra Hinz, Brooklyn Podoll, Michaela Podoll, and Cory Murphy.

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Staff: Mrs. Tonya Zinter, kindergarten It takes a SPECIAL person to teach kindergarten all day, year after year. Liz Labesky

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Lighting from storms that passed through the area overnight on Sept. 8 is suspected as the cause of a bale fire at Nickelson Farms on the morning of Sept. 9. Don Nickelson got a call from his stepdad, George Sumption, alerting him to the fire. Nickelson and hired man Dave Losure brought water in the tank of one of Nickelsons trucks to the fire and kept it from spreading. No fire departments were called to the scene. The only loss was of the one bale pictured, which glowed from within for a while before it went out.