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Spring brings many changes

By Heidi Marttila-Losure F.Y.I. Editor Construction projects, closing businesses, opening businesses, resignationsits a busy time in Frederick. Heres an overview of some of the things going on in the community. Titans Restaurant has closed. The Frederick Economic Development Corporation is exploring a variety of options for the building. Community members with ideas are welcome to contact board members of the corporation, said board member Gary Peterson at the Frederick Forward meeting on March 16. Two new units of housing are in the planning stages. A number of details are still

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The new Wheat Growers facility on U.S. Highway 281. An open house will be held Friday, April 4.

Whats coming up
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Lake Region Conference Math Contest at Strode Center in Aberdeen.

being determined, including the location. The units would be 988 square feet, with two bedrooms and one bath. The economic development corporation has secured financing for the project.
See CHANGES on page 3

THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Senior Trip. Continues through Monday, April 7.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4
NSU Wolves Invitational track meet at Barnett Center, 1 p.m. Open House at Wheat Growers Frederick Agronomy Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A complementary lunch will be served from about 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Junior high track at Ellendale; leave at 2:30 p.m. Varsity track at Britton; leave at noon.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Girls Golf at Ellendale.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10
LRC Senior basketball games, starting at 6 p.m. in Warner.

Photo by Heidi Marttila-Losure

Workers were installing stairs from the church narthex to the new addition to St. Pauls Lutheran Church on March 19. This view shows the welcome area, and beyond it (where the light is shining) the large fellowship hall area.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Enhancement, 10 a.m. to noon, Frederick Area School. Varsity track at Oakes; leave at 2 p.m.
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First responders discuss next steps

By Heidi Marttila-Losure F.Y.I. Editor The Frederick Area First Responders met for the first time under that new name on March 18, about two months after they agreed to give up their ambulance licenseat least, for the time being. The change had been prompted by the fact that they could not guarantee 24/7 response to emergencies because not enough emergency medical technicians are available during the day. Five students have finished coursework to become EMTs, but
See FIRST on page 5

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Emma Burnham Public Library plans fundraiser

A fundraiser to benefit the Emma Burnham Public Library is planned for April 27. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. A pork loin dinner will be served, including augratin potatoes, coleslaw, dessert, coffee, juice or water. There will also be an auction and a bake sale. We must raise $2,500 first, said library board president Richard Osborn. Then Modern Woodman of America will match

up to $2,500. The money will be used for books, DVDs, computer upgrades, an iPad or tablet, and a repair of the roof leak in the corner of library. Thank you, Frederick Forward, for the first $833 pledged, Osborn said, and he invited others to come check us out and help us out.

High school physical science High school life science

1st place: Demi Truebenbach, Arm Candy 2nd place: Jessica Podoll, Hello Jello 1st place: Jonathan Sumption and Stephen Haas, The Sire Advantage 2nd place: Cory Murphy, Smile Honorable mentions: Brooklyn Nordine, Tunetastic and Brianna Kocher, Music Memory

Frederick Area science fair winners

Junior high life science

1st place: Hannah Sumption, How High Tall Guy 2nd place: Keely Podoll, Brainic Maniac Honorable mention: Katie Holverson, Do You Smell That?

Photos by Stacey Sumption

Junior high physical science

1st place: Alex Bowman, Light Em Up 2nd place: Jessica Hertel, Speed Freeze Honorable mention: Brooklyn Podoll, Air or Stone Michael Wilson

The high school science fair winners smile with their certificates and medals after the science fair on March 10. Pictured from left are Cory Murphy, Brianna Kocher, Brooklyn Nordine, Jessica Podoll, Demi Truebenbach, Stephen Haas and Jonathan Sumption.

NSU Science Fair winners

2nd place in the high school engineering division: Demi Truebenbach, Arm Candy Honorable mentions: Hannah Sumption, Jonathan Sumption and Stephen Haas, and Keely Podoll NSU SCIENCE QUIZ PARTICIPANTS: These students represented Frederick at Northerns Science Quiz bowl. Junior division: Austin Sumption, Cory Murphy, Michaela Podoll and Jessica Hertel. Senior division: Derrick Podoll, Mariah Mikkonen, Johnny Sumption and Paige Podoll.

The junior high science fair winners show their awards. Pictured from left are Katie Holverson, Hannah Sumption, Keely Podoll, Brooklyn Podoll, Michael Wilson, Alex Bowman, and Jessica Hertel.

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Whats coming up
Continued from front page

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Golf at Ipswich. Registration deadline for Pink Ladies 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The tourney is April 26. Go to http://www.pinkladiesfight. com/3-on-3-tournament/ for details.

NSU Math Contest. Open House at Emma Burnham Public Library, 1 to 6 p.m. Cookies, bars, coffee and juice will be served, and door prizes will be given.

Sisseton; leave at 1:30 p.m. Frederick Forward regular meeting, 7 p.m. at the Community Center.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Varsity track meet at Redfield; leave at 7 a.m.

CHANGES: Superintendent resigns

Continued from front page

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

Golf at Faulkton. Junior high Have something track meet at to add to the Miller; leave at calendar? 9:30 a.m. mission to

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

MONDAY, APRIL 14
Golf at Britton. School board meeting, 7 p.m. at the library, Frederick Area School.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Varsity track meet at Groton; leave at 10 a.m. Emma Burnham Public Library board meeting, 7 p.m. at the library.

All Dakota High School Fine Arts Exhibition. See E-mail your sub m. .co http://www. sd ck eri news@fred FRIDAY, dacotahprairiemuseum. Thanks! APRIL 18 com/granary/ exhibition/default.html Easter Break for details. No School. Continues through Monday, April 21. School in session. VoTech classes held.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m. at Simmons Park. See page 5 for details.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Day of Champions in Frederick. See page 12 for details. Golf at Bowdle. Track meet at Ipswich; leave at 8 a.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22
Golf at Ellendale. Junior high track meet in

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

Work on the Wheat Growers facility on U.S. Highway 281 is progressing. The facility will house a 10,400-square-foot agronomy service center and a 60,000-gallon liquid fertilizer plant, according to the Wheat Growers website. Superintendent Bev Myer submitted her resignation to the school board on March 10, effective June 30. Myer chose not to speak about her reasons for leaving at this time. Im just going to make a change, she said for a story in the Aberdeen American News. Work on the new addition at St. Pauls Lutheran Church is progressing. Pastor Galen Sylvester said the goal is having the space ready to use by graduation time.

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Testing time for students

By Hattie Zinter FASD Journalism Frederick students in third through eighth grade, and in the eleventh grade started Dakota Step Testing in March. All of these grades are tested in English, language arts and math. Grades five, eight, and eleven also have science testing. The testing window for English, language arts and math began March 18. Science administration began March 31 and goes to April 18. The science test will be taken on paper. This will be the first year that math and English will be tested online in order to accommodate standards for Common Core. With the testing being online now, students will need headphones, as they can now be told directions from the test. Here we best try to set it up so kids can test in their most natural environment for those courses, said Principal Justin Downes. That way when a student is in a math class they can take a math exam, if theyre in an English class they can take an English exam, and so forth. There is an estimated five to eleven hours of testing used altogether during the testing window. In the future, 11th-graders who score a three or four will meet qualifying benchmarks for South Dakota region schools in areas of math and English.

Musicians bring home top ratings

By Derek Simmons FASD Journalism The chorus students at Frederick Area School District have sung their hearts out at the South Dakota Music Contest, and they are now getting ready for next year. This year, 24 participants, director Ms. Liz Labesky and accompanist Mrs. Tonya Zinter traveled to Aberdeen to compete. All groups achieved either a superior or excellent rating. The participants were as follows: The seniors were Mariah Mikkonen, Hailey Sumption, Hattie Zinter, and Cole Hinz. Juniors were Paige Podoll, Devin Flinn, Jacob Ham, Jo Marie Johnson, and Jayden Mikkonen. No sophomores competed. The freshmen were Kayla Clifford, Demi Truebenbach, Brooklin Nordine, Tucker Delzer, and Isabelle Podoll. Junior high students attending were Cassandra Hinz, Keely Podoll, Alex Bowman, Alex Sumption, Jessica Hertel, Michaela Podoll, Hannah Sumption, Jessica Podoll, and Brooklyn Podoll. I took more students and groups this year than I have the last couple of years, and I wanted to get the younger kids involved as well so they can get more experience for when they get older, Ms. Labesky said. Ms. Labesky added that she would like to take more kids next year.

Frederick hires family and consumer sciences teacher

Fall athletes excel in the classroom

By Evan Emery FASD Journalism All of the fall sports teamscross country, football, and volleyballqualified for the South Dakota High School Activities Associations All-Academic award. To qualify, the team must have a gradepoint average of 3.0 or higher.

Photo by Brock Pashen

Ms. Bridgette Nemec will teach family and consumer sciences at Frederick Area next year. Ms. Nemec is from Holabird, S.D., and went to school in Highmore. She did her student teaching in Faulkton. She will graduate this spring from South Dakota State University with a bachelor of science degree in family consumer sciences education with an art minor. I am looking forward to having my own classroom and getting to know students and parents, Ms. Nemec said.

Looking for families willing to try an international experience

PAX foreign exchange student program is now accepting applications from families interested in hosting a foreign exchange student for the coming school year. Please call Vickie Moser at 605-4393656 or e-mail vlmoser11450@hotmail. com for more information. Learn more about the program at www.pax.org.

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Easter Egg Hunt will be April 19 in Simmons Park

By Krysti Mikkonen Frederick Forward Its time for area youngsters to get excited: The spring tradition of an Easter Egg Hunt is returning to Frederick. The hunt will start at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in Simmons Park in Frederick for children ages 1 to 9 years old. If inclement weather rears its head, the event will move to the Frederick Community Center. For many years, the local womens community club in Frederick hosted an Easter egg hunt. When the organization disbanded in the late 1990s, the hunt went away, too. Recently, the Three River Ranchers 4-H but didnt have the resources and manpower to do it alone. They enlisted the help of other organizations to make it happen. Frederick Forward is co-sponsoring the event, and Frederick Forward, the Westport Community Club and Elm Valley Mens Community Club each provided resources for the three grand prizes. Yes, grand prizes. Not only is the event happening, kids have reason to be pretty darn excited as three bikes will be given away, one for each age division. The kids will be divided into ages 1-3 years old; 4-6 years and 7-9 years old. Refreshments will be served at the Frederick Community Center following the hunt.

Club wanted to do some volunteer work and give back to their community. They came up with the idea of doing an Easter Egg Hunt,

Student teacher FIRST: Townships will be consulted next returns to FASD

Continued from front page

By Cole Hinz FASD Journalism Rachel Haug is in her second student teaching experience at Frederick. She was here first for special education training, and is now spending time in the fourthgrade classroom. Hometown: Aberdeen, SD Future plans: Ms. Haug intends to teach in the future, Rachel Haug possibly in Montana. Degree and school: She attended Northern State University and majored in Elementary and Special Education, while minoring in reading and early childhood. What made you want to become a teacher? Ive always wanted to help people. For the longest time I wanted to be a nurse, but I changed my major to education. How has this experience related to the last time you were at Frederick? Its definitely busier in the fourth grade room, compared to the last time I was here [for my special education training] when I had a planning time. Other than that it was a smooth transition, to come back and see everyone again.

have yet to take the tests; even so, they would not be available during the day and so would not help Frederick keep its ambulance license. The first responders discussed changes that need to be made since they no longer have their transport license, including asking the townships which of the surrounding ambulance services theyd prefer to have as the one designated to come to their area. Aberdeen is closer for southern townships, but Ellendale is significantly closer for northern townships. Director Cole Adema said he hopes the change is temporarythat they will be able to find a way to get the ambulance license back through the development of a taxing district or through some other means. Talking with the townships about their

preferred service is about making sure our citizens are protected appropriately in the meantime, Adema said. The Frederick EMTs will still respond to emergencies in their area and will do what they can to help, but they will not transport patients to the hospital. The first responders are aiming to get a taxing district on the ballot, but two key aspects of the plan have not yet been decided: First, whether to seek funding for fire and ambulance together or separately, and second, how much of a mill levy to ask voters to approve. When those are decided, they will need the signatures of township residents to get the measure on the ballot. Signatures of Frederick city residents will not be needed on a petition because the Frederick City Council passed a resolution to join the proposed district.

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Senior sports
SEND-OFF
winter 2013-14
Jacob Enge
Parents: John and Denise Enge Funniest memory from junior high or elementary basketball: Me trying to post in junior high at Britton. Advice to underclassmen: Working hard beats talent any day.

Dane Campbell
Parents: Scott and Teresa Campbell Funniest memory from junior high or elementary basketball: Parents in the crowd yelling over elementary basketball Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and dont expect success to be easy.

Evan Emery
Parents: Eugene and Doreen Emery Funniest memory from junior high or elementary basketball: Trying to passing it to Derrick from half court and it making it. Advice to underclassmen: There wont always be a next year.

Thanks for your hard work, Titans!

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Derrick Podoll
Parents: Lance and Amy Podoll Funniest memory from junior high or elementary basketball: Evans pass to me from half court that went in. Advice to underclassmen: Always work hard and give it your all.

Mariah Mikkonen
Parents: Lonny and Krysti Mikkonen Favorite elementary or junior high memory: In elementary when Hattie Zinter made a basket for the other team. Advice to underclassmen: If you decide you love something, work hard at it. Put everything you have into it: your time, heart, and soul.
Titans Boys Basketball, 2013-14 Titans Girls Basketball, 2013-14

Matt Weisser
Parents: Chuck and Val Weisser Funniest memory from junior high or elementary basketball: Playing basketball on the play ground gym with a foot of snow. Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every day like its your last cause when theyre gone, theyre gone.

Opponent Score W/L Opponent Score W/L Faulkton Area 75-37 W Faulkton Area 34-52 L Groton Area 41-60 L Groton Area 23-56 L Langford Area 32-65 L Aberdeen Christian 74-18 W Aberdeen Christian 49-62 L Edgeley/Kulm, ND 39-44 L Edgeley/Kulm, ND 62-52 W Edgeley/Kulm, ND 44-39 OT W Ellendale, ND 39-58 L Ellendale, ND 27-64 L Aberdeen Roncalli 41-65 L Ipswich 26-60 L Edgeley/Kulm, ND 64-47 W Aberdeen Roncalli 25-65 L Hitchcock-Tulare 39-51 L Hitchcock-Tulare 37-50 L Aberdeen Christian 56-67 L Herreid/Selby Area 37-54 L Oakes, ND 53-57 L Aberdeen Christian 81-23 W Ellendale, ND 57-54 OT W Oakes, ND 36-39 L Northwestern 92-33 W Northwestern 30-69 L Warner 47-62 L South Border, ND 29-70 L Webster Area 61-53 W Warner 24-64 L Summit 59-57 W Webster Area 26-54 L Britton-Hecla 66-64 W Langford Area 50-36 W Eureka/Bowdle 72-55 W Edmunds Central 52-27 W Herreid/Selby Area 35-57 L Britton-Hecla 35-48 L Ipswich 62-55 W Eureka/Bowdle 68-45 W Districts: Districts: Northwestern 75-31 W Aberdeen Christian 67-22 W Langford Area 49-63 L Waubay 40-48 L Final: Fourth place in District 2B Final: Third place in District 2B

Lake Region All-Conference honors

Boys basketball
2nd team: Derrick Podoll & Logan Weisser 3rd team: Honorable mention: Matt Weisser Dane Campbell

Girls basketball
2nd team: Mackenzie Heilman

8 F rederic k F.Y. I . Apr i l 20 1 4 Official Board Proceedings Frederick Area School District #6-2 March 10, 2014
The meeting of the Board of Education of the Frederick Area School District #6-2 was called to order on March 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Lance Podoll with Eric Sumption, Richard Schlosser and Dennis Walworth present. Others present were Bev Myer, Justin Downes, Deb Klapperich, Rick Downes and Lynnette Hertel. The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Action 13-68 Motion by Walworth second by Schlosser to approve the agenda. All aye, carried. Action 13-69 Motion by Sumption second by Walworth to approve the consent agenda which included the following items: A. Minutes B. Financial Statements as presented. 56.00; Carma Ruenz, sub, 500.50; Alura Schweitz, sub, 243.00; Stephanie Sumption, sub, 256.00. Food Service Fund: Support, 3543.46; SS & Med, 950.96; SDRS, retirement, 399.17; VSP, insurance, 14.04. Enter Jeff Forsting. The following reports were given at this time: A. Bev Myer Superintendent/AD B. Justin Downes Principal Enter Marty Morlock C. Lance Podoll Transportation D. Rick Downes Grounds and Maintenance E. Bev Myer Athletic Co-op F. Rich Schlosser Hub Area Vo Tech The future status of our district with the Hub Area Vo Tech was discussed. Questions concerning our portion of the ownership of the building and property along with any penalties we may be assessed if we discontinue membership for this coming 2014-2015 school year were discussed. Rich Schlosser will address these concerns at the Hub Area Vo Tech meeting scheduled for February 17, 2014. Moving forward with offering Tech Education at our district beginning with the 20142015 school year was also discussed. Mr. Downes informed the board that the application to SD DOE Deb Klapperich presented information concerning the Gelling Trust and Ovid Stevens Trust accounts. The board instructed her to contact legal counsel concerning their administrative authority of these funds. Thank yous and congratulations were read and will be posted on the school web site. Action 13-74 Motion by Sumption, second by Schlosser to enter into executive session at 8:22 pm. All aye, carried. Exit Deb Klapperich, Marty Morlock and Lynnette Hertel. Exit Justin Downes at 8:30 pm. Chairman Podoll declared executive session out at 8:45 pm. Action 13-75 Motion by Schlosser, second by Walworth to accept the resignation of Beverly Myer as of June 30, 2014. All aye, carried. Action 13-76 Motion by Forsting second by Sumption to adjourn. All aye, carried. FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL MARCH CLAIMS General Fund Academy Trophy & Engraving Co. Ameripride Services, Inc. Bonn Express Brainpop Llc Century Business Products, Inc Cole Papers, Inc. Crawford Trucks & Equipment Dakota Dust-Tex, Inc. Dakota Electronics Days Inn Sioux Falls-Airport Dennis Walworth Downie's Piano Tuning & Repair Groton Independent, Inc Groton School District Haas, Wayne Hertel, Lynnette House Of Glass, Inc Hub Area Technical School James Valley Coop. Tele. Co. Jostens Lapke, Pat Lodge At Deadwood, The Mac's Inc Main Street Station Mathcounts Foundation Mcleod's Printing & Supplies Menards Aberdeen Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. Morlock, Marty O'Reilly Auto Parts Officemax Podoll, Lance Podoll, Peyton Pomp's Tire Service, Inc Trust And Agency Fund Van Dover, Troy Wampler, Ann Wells Fargo Business Card Aberdeen Lock And Key Britton Lions Club Century Business Products, Inc Cole Papers, Inc. Crane, Jay Farnam's Genuine Parts Inc Graham, Katie Hern, Ronald Marc Pomp's Tire Service, Inc Seyer Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Fees 30.00 Fees 189.22 Fuel 536.98 Software 1,293.75 Supplies 425.75 Supplies 202.21 Repairs 0.00 Fees 129.80 Fees 20.00 Lodging Track 54.00 Repairs 18.99 Repairs/Tuning 150.00 Printing 141.60 Fees 1,800.00 Mileage/Meals 182.94 Mileage 173.16 Repairs 484.55 Fees 1,616.00 Telephone 371.31 Diploma Covers 110.12 Ref 180.00 Lodging 295.99 Repairs 52.52 Supplies 134.00 Fees 150.00 Supplies 178.19 Repairs 208.93 Electric 3,453.55 Meals 135.51 Repairs 417.98 Supplies 13.49 Mileage 272.32 Ref 30.00 Repairs 2,259.90 Supplies 746.72 Meals/Mileage 211.36 Supplies 20.96 Supplies 117.97 Door Locks 4,790.00 Fees 100.00 Fax Toner 95.60 Supplies 522.54 Fees 40.00 Repairs 633.92 Fees 40.00 Fees 40.00 Supplies 355.19 Repairs 44.00 Repairs 85.00

Beginning Checking Bal. RECEIPTS: Taxes Local Sources Interest Federal & State Investments Disbursements CLOSING BALANCE

GENERAL FUND $157,997.62 $34,189.75 $262.00 $50.61 $60,334.98 $823,466.30 $129,596.96 $946,704.30

C.O. FUND $275,947.44 $7,637.97

SP. ED. FUND $60,507.43 $3,672.76

PENSION $64,528.28 $764.37

$40,429.40 $9,529.03 $314,485.78

$361.00 $256,175.05 $12,904.97 $307,811.27

$45,189.23 $110,481.88

Beginning Balance Receipts Disbursements CLOSING BALANCE

TRUST & AGENCY ENTERPRISE FUND DRIVERS ED $99,442.08 $275.09 $25,301.39 $0.00 $0.00 $23,785.90 $100,957.57 $275.09

FOOD SERVICE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND FUND $854.75 $19,090.52 $9,830.59 $8,961.77 $1,723.57 $19,090.52

C. Bills All aye, carried. See attached list for monthly claims presented. Salaries: General: Adm. & Teachers, 102,174.57; Support, 12,904.55; SS & Med, 28,007.96. The following benefits and salaries are included in the above totals. AFLAC, insurance, 275.62; American Funds, retirement, 1515.60; Benefit Mall, life ins, 194.17; Delta Dental, ins. 1067.97; SD District Benefit Fund, ins, 10,166.18; SDRS Supplemental, retirement, 324.97; Security Benefit, retirement, 250.00; SDRS, retirement, 9096.33; VSP Vision, ins, 157.34; Janelle, Barondeau, concessions & driving, 110.00; Janel Bergan, concessions, 50.00; Jackie Brokaw, concessions, 30.00; Justin Downes, driving & ref; 255.00; Sheryl Downes, driving, 35.00; Janet Elsen, concessions, 100.00; Jeff Forsting, board salary, 63.86; Ann Hegge, 328.00; Peter Kronberg, sub, 80.00; Tami Nickelson, sub 124.00; Brock Pashen, driving & ref, 340.00; Lance Podoll, board salary, 71.28; Leroy Podoll, bus driving, 754.30; Carma Ruenz, sub, 499.50; Rich Schlosser, BB clock, 270.00; Alura Schweitz, sub, 157.00; Eric Sumption, board salary, 63.88; Michelle Sumption, sub, 400.00; Stephanie Sumption, sub, 104.00; Andrew Tschosik, sub, 1320.00; Dennis Walworth, board salary, 57.04. Special Ed: Teachers, 9672.76; Support, 2484.91; SS & Med, 2999.48; Delta Dental, insurance, 76.39; SD District Benefit Fund, insurance, 1009.90; SDRS, retirement, 981.54; VSP, insurance, 28.38; Ann Hegge, sub, 672.00; Tami Nickleson, sub,

for Tech Ed has been submitted to the state. His communication with them indicates that it will be approved. Action 13-70 Motion by Walworth, second by Sumption to discontinue offering Drivers Education at our district and to approve the participation of our students at the Leola School District. All aye, carried. Action 13-71 Motion by Schlosser, second by Forsting to open Teacher Negotiations for the 2014-2015 school year. All aye, carried. Action 13-72 Motion by Forsting, second by Schlosser to authorize the use of a school bus to transport the senior students to the Sioux Falls airport for their senior trip. All aye, carried. Action 13-73 Motion by Walworth, second by Sumption to set April 15, 2014 at 7:00 pm as the date and time for the next meeting. All aye, carried. Marty Morlock presented information about a new treadmill for track athletes to be purchased for the Fitness Center. Superintendent Myer presented a quote for building renovations for the addition of a FACS room. The board recessed at 7:40 pm to attend the Science Fair awards presentation. Exit Rick Downes The board reconvened at 8:02 pm. Fall coaching recommendations were presented by Superintendent Myer.

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F r e de r ick F.Y. I . April 2 014 9 Town of Frederick March Meeting Minutes March 7, 2014
Frederick's Town Board monthly meeting was called to order Friday evening, March 7, 2014, at 5 PM in the Frederick Community Center, by acting Chair Scott Campbell. Attending this months' meeting were Board Members Tom Meyer and Scott Campbell, Finance Officer Diane Bruns, New Utility Manager Rich Bakeberg, Future appointed Board Member Robert Smith, and Patron Craig Larson. The minutes of the February meeting were reviewed with motion made by Meyer/Campbell to approve. Motion Carried. The Financial Report for February was reviewed with a motion made by Meyer/Campbell to approve. Motion Carried. Approval for the Accounts Payable due in March was made by Meyer/Campbell. Motion Carried. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Community Store FO/CC $42.28; D. Kinslow GA $46.17; D. Kinslow UT $124.92; D.E.N.R. Education/ UT $10.00; D. Bruns Sup FO/CC $18.48; D. Bruns CC maint $87.73; D.Bruns FO $903.50; Farmers Union Oil EBL/CC/Fire Hall $2,955.44; Fred Area Ambulance dues $300.00; Fred Fire Dept $800.00; FDC Econ Dev $1200.00; GDI legals $91.68; JVT Genl/EBL/ Water/FO $258.01; Mavis Cox EBL $436.36; MDU St/CC/FO/Parks/Sewer/Water $992.68; M. Glarum rent EBL $80.00; R.S. Campbell GA $23.09; Richard Bakeberg UT, Veh Allowance $232.00; SD Dept of Rev Garb tax $89.40; SD Dept of Rev Lab $13.00; S. Anderson EBL $21.48; T.J. Meyer GA $23.09; U.S.P.S. Wtr/Garb/Sewer/Genl $147.00; USDA-RD AP Loan Wtr $475.00; WEB Water Wtr $1,828.45. OLD BUSINESS: The Utility Report given by Rich Bakeberg, again included pipes freezing in homes. It is recommended to leave your water dripping if you believe you may be affected and especially if you see any rust in the water. There was no representation from Frederick Forward, Historical Society, Emma Burnham Library or the Frederick Development Corp. although it was mentioned that the Titan Family Restaurant is now closed and looking for a new proprietor. Agent Scott Campbell said the Renewal for our insurance policy from Western Continental Insurance is not back yet. He said the numbers should be back by next month but he believes there won't be many changes. NEW BUSINESS: First order of business was a motion by Tom Meyer to appoint Robert Smith as a Frederick Board Member to replace Dennis Kinslow. Robert's position will last until the next regularly scheduled election. Scott Campbell 2nd the motion and Motion Carried. New Board Member Smith took the Oath of Office. It was also noted Campbell will act as Chairman of the Board until the next elections. A list of recommendations was sent to Frederick from Western Continental Insurance Company for improvements to property owned or operated by the city. Campbell reviewed the list and answered how each improvement will be handled. The Checklist will be sent back to the insurance company. Motion made by Smith to accept the Checklist, seconded by Meyer. Motion Carried. The Annual Report for the SD Department of Agriculture was reviewed. Meyer moved to accept the report as presented and Smith seconded. Motion Carried. The Annual Report for the SD Department of Legislative Audit was reviewed with motion made by Meyer to accept the report as presented, seconded by Smith. Motion Carried. The Department of Natural Resources' Surface Water Discharge letters and application were reviewed. A Resolution to Propose a Fire District was presented by EMT Campbell. He and others from the Fire Department have been working with Attorney Kari Kohler in Groton. There are many volunteers that attended classed which is a great thing, but they also need to replace old equipment such as breathing apparatuses, update bunker gear, and in the future even update their Tanker truck. Motion was made by Meyer to approve Resolution #004, seconded by Smith. Motion Carried. Alcohol in the CC for FF was approved for an appreciation party on the 16th of March. A temporary Liquor License will be issued w/o an insurance form. The Equalization Board will hold their meetings in the Frederick Community Center on Monday evening, March 17th, at 7PM and continue to the 18th if any grievances are presented. Equalization closes Friday, March 21, 2014. CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence included Street Maint Spring Training in April, Sm Community Transportation Planning Program, SD Assoc of Code Enforcement training April 30th, New Badger Meter Technology Distributor, Child and Adult Nutrition Services, buying sidewalk salt in bulk, and the NE Council of Govt Abandoned Tank Removal Program. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM with motion made by Meyer and seconded by Smith. Motion Carried. City of Frederick Diane Bruns, Finance Officer

Frederick Forward meeting minutes Monday, February 17, 2014

Frederick Community Center Present: Krysti Mikkonen, Donna Sumption, Kaye Dumire, Dorothy Smith, Tracy Olson, Jim Dumire Meeting called to order by Krysti Mikkonen, Vice President. Donna motion to approve minutes. Dorothy Smith seconded. Motion carried. Treasurers report $14,050.58 beg balance, $15,518.52 ending balance. Outstanding of $660 from school newsletter. CD is $5177.94 comes due March and August. Additions were souvenirs and newsletter. Paid souvenir % and printing of newsletter. Tracy made a motion to approve, Kaye Dumire seconded. Motion carried. Minutes from the Community Foundation planning meeting shared. NEW BUSINESS: Easter Egg Hunt 4H Club is leading, Saturday, April 19th is planned event. Kristi Forsting is asking if we would assist. We will be helpers maybe play BINGO for the adults or bring refreshments. If need dollars, request a budget. Two new families have moved in. Check with Thersia on whether newcomers packet have received information. Bev also indicated a new art/home mec teacher is coming next year. Will need affordable housing. Clean Up Day is April 26th.

Possible front of store project. Ask Heidi to see what the store board thinks and what the historic registry allows. Help at the Historical Society Park School Line Up equipment Jim will line up school bus. Georgia to line up dumpsters and tractor/trucks, etc. Doug Braa, City truck?? Need article and door knockers plus volunteers with trailers, tractors, etc. OLD BUSINESS: St. Urhos Day - Need an alcohol permit $25 to serve wine that evening. Sunday, March 16th from 5:007:00 pm. Stew: Kaye, Donna, Pat. Cake: Krysti. Finn Bread: Dorothy, Wendy. Meat Pies: Heidi. Tracy will bring dessert. Bring your own bottle of wine to share. Juice and coffee. Donna will check paper supplies. Setting Goals for 2014 Review: 1. Community Savings Account a. Discussion was held about whether we would support contributing our CD to this if it moved forward. Next meeting is February 26, 2014. 2. City beautification a. Ask Thersia to discuss with City and others what they would cost and possible designs. b. Collaborate with Alpha Circle on this project 2nd Mondays of the month present the review from last year and this years goals and objectives. Next months meeting is at Connie Groops and Library is on the agenda. c. Add a goal to add raising money for the stage

curtains and mats could this be a project for FinnFest proceeds and to raise $$. 2017 is next All School Reunion. 3. Playground Equipment a. Still have $2500 earmarked from the dock fund raising to use in the Park area. Donna will check with Georgia b. Look for grants/park owned by the City so funds could flow through the city. c. Team of families to look for creative ideas to utilize the park better. 4. Partnership with Community Clubs, i.e. Elm Valley Mens Community Club, 4H, Alpha Circle. a. Send invite to all the local service clubs and churches to assist with FinnFest 5. 501c3 a. Bid of $1500-$2000 from Eide Bailly for the 501c3. b. Michael Weiland and Margaret Sumption would review a 501c3 if we put together the application. c. Choose a date to work on submitting ourselves or hire Eide Bailly. Kaye would share the application for the Historical Society. Wed. 6:00 PM on Feb. 26th at Titans. Krysti, Donna, Kaye, Georgia to meet others are welcome if they are able and want to assist. Historical Society Update: Next Sunday at 5:00 PM having Pizza at Community Center. April 23rd Wed. is Annual Meeting. FinnFest Update: Donna reported that a planning

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committee has met. Jaimie Hart and Amanda Wobach are on the planning committee along with Krysti and Donna. SISU Award nominees, looking at a Softball tournament on Saturday. Adding Friday night back in. Dinner, entertainment, Little Mr/Ms. FinnFest Contest, Movie. Sat. road race, breakfast/bake sale, softball tournament, vendors on Saturday at park, parade, games/inflatables wife carrying and boot tossinvite other towns to have an official town off and traveling trophy, tug a war contests. Jim talking with Custom Cruisers show them off for the afternoon. 2 Cylinder Club probably will not be able to attend but Jim has visited with them. Fireworks, Fire on the Water, Finnish singer and street dance, Eclipse at the park help with selling beer at the park for the tournament. Ethnic desserts charge for tasting. Historical Society open for FinnFest. Savo on Sunday. Will sell tickets throughout the weekend, geocashing-maybe Jerard Minard to help, pingpong drop, maybe cotton candy fund raiser for a group. Ask that a budget be prepared and presented at the next meeting. SISU nominations and vote at St. Urhos Dinner or next meeting. Movie Theatre no report Community Store no report Marketing/Communications SD Tourism spring Hospitality Training CoOp apply for funding to cover costs application due by March 14th. Pays for speaker fees. We will pass. Thank you card from Demi for SnowQueen. Welcome Wagon get names to Thersia. Donna will get bags to Thersia. Website information to Krysti. Facebook information to Donna. Election of Officers: President: Krysti was nominated by Kaye Dumire and seconded by Tracy. Vice President: no nominations for Vice Chair. Secretary: Tracy agreed to serve a 2nd term as secretary. Treasurer: Donna agreed to serve a 2nd term as treasurer. Election tabled until St. Urhos meeting. No meeting on March 17th meet at 7 PM March 16 following event. Motion to adjourn by Jim Dumire and seconded by Dorothy Smith. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Tracy Olson, Secretary.

Third Quarter Honor Roll

2013-14 grade level in parentheses

Straight A
Keely Podoll (8) Michaela Podoll (8) Savana Hinz (10)

A Honor Roll
Jessica Hertel (7) Alex Bowman (8) Tyler Heilman (8) Cassandra Hinz (8) Sam Kenser (8) Hannah Sumption (8) Brianna Kocher (9) Cory (Wren) Murphy (9) Austin Sumption (9) Miranda Sumption (9) Chandler Ellwein (10) Mikayla Forsting (10) MacKenzie Heilman (10) Jonathan Sumption (10) Kyle Kenser (11) Dustin Bergan (12)

Dane Campbell (12) Katie Goehring (12) Justin Helland (12) Cole Hinz (12) Austin Hoerner (12) Mariah Mikkonen (12) Derrick Podoll (12) Derek Simmons (12) Hailey Sumption (12) Hattie Zinter (12)

B Honor Roll
Kagan Cutler (7) Justin Hartman (7) Connor Murphy (7) Brooklyn Podoll (7) Trevor Sumption (7) Amber Eclipse (8) Trevor Goehring (8) Kaitlyn Holverson (8) Alex Sumption (8) Kayla Clifford (9) Jessica Podoll (9)

John VanDover (9) Stephen Haas (10) Heather Johnsen (10) Codi Roebuck (10) Nathan Block (11) Diane Bretschneider (11) Meghan Conn (11) Devin Flinn (11) Viktoriya Gorbunova (11) Jacob Ham (11) Kodi Hanson (11) Jo Marie Johnson (11) James King (11) Jayden Mikkonen (11) Briana Nordine (11) Paige Podoll (11) Logan Weisser (11) Evan Emery (12) Carston Hertel (12) Nathan Sumption (12) Matthew Weisser (12) William Wolter (12)

Official Board Proceedings Frederick Area School District #6-2 March 18, 2014

School board minutes, continued

Capital Outlay Fund Hauff Mid-America Sports Hub Area Technical School Jostens Karl's Tv Audio Appliances Town Of Frederick North Central Farmers Elevator Special Education Fund Avera St Lukes Groton School District Lutheran Social Services Of Sd Food Service Ameripride Services, Inc. Bernard Food Industries, Inc. Cwd-Aberdeen South Dakota Department Of Ed Trust And Agency Fund Blue Ribbon Maint Supplies Uniforms 315.00 Fees 834.00 Grad Gowns 285.00 Refrigerator 250.00 Water 207.49 Fuel 12,261.51 Fees Fees Fees 896.76 4,381.82 70.00

The special meeting of the Board of Education of the Frederick Area School District #6-2 was called to order on March 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Lance Podoll with Eric Sumption and Dennis Walworth present. Others present were Bev Myer, Justin Downes, Deb Klapperich and Heidi Losure. The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Action 13-77 Motion by Walworth, second by Sumption to approve the agenda. All aye, carried. Chairman Podoll requested the discussion on the Gelling and Stevens Trust accounts be moved ahead of the Hub Area Vo Tech/2014-2015 curriculum discussion in response to the absence of Rich Schlosser. Enter Jeff Forsting, Richard Schlosser and Jessica Ringgenberg at 7:05 pm. Business Manager Deb Klapperich advised the board that after seeking legal counsel it has been determined that any changes made to the use of the funds will need to be appealed to the Circuit Court. Action on this will be taken at the April meeting. Frederick Area School Districts partial ownership

of the building and equipment of the Hub Area Vo Tech Multi District Co-op was discussed. Richard Schlosser presented documents that verified ownership. Aberdeen School District is having these documents verified by their school attorney. Upon this verification the Frederick Area School District will continue their participation until action is taken to dissolve the co-op and the assets are sold. Exit Heidi Losure. 2014-2015 Curriculum was discussed. FACS classes will be offered but Shop classes will not be offered for the 2014-2015 school year. Plans to build or acquire a building for Shop classes will continue with possible implementation in the 2015-2016 school year. Action 13-78 Motion by Forsting, second by Sumption to enter into executive session at 8:08 pm to discuss personnel matters. All aye, carried. Exit Bev Myer, Justin Downes, Deb Klapperich and Jessica Ringgenberg. Chairman Podoll declared executive session over at 9:30 pm. Action 13-79 Motion by Walworth, second by Forsting to advertise for the position of Superintendent for the Frederick Area School District in the local newspaper and also on the ASBSD Teacher Placement web site. All aye, carried. Action 13-80 Motion by Forsting second by Schlosser to adjourn. All aye, carried. Chairman - Business Manager

Fees 121.45 Food 235.06 Supplies 5,046.10 Processing 151.94 Food 75.35 Supplies 547.20

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Day of Champions/ Community Cleanup is April 26

The annual Day of Champions, when Northern State University students help with projects in the region, is set for Saturday, April 26. A variety of projects are planned, including work at the museum, the park, the library, the Community Store, and the restaurant building. Weather has often been an issue on this day, so suggestions for backup indoor projects are appreciated. Help on that day, as well as food for the potluck at noon, are also much appreciated. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the school that day for work assignments. Residents are also encouraged to work on their own homes and yards before that date, so that at the end of the day we can have a noticeably cleaner, more welcoming community. Pickup of larger objects to take to the dump will be provided. Sign-up sheets for this service or for other help that day can be found at the Community Store and at the post office.

Wearing their greenand purple

Photos by Heidi Marttila-Losure

Residents of Frederick and beyond gathered at the Community Center on March 16 to celebrate St. Urhos Day. Finnish foods were served, and attendees brought a variety of different wines to sample. More than 50 people attended the event, which organizers said was the best attendance they can remember for a St. Urhos Day party.

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Whats coming up
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Lake Region Conference Math Contest at Strode Center in Aberdeen. School board meeting, 7 p.m. at the library, Frederick Area School. default.html for details. School in session. VoTech classes held.

THURSDAY,MAY 8
High school spring concert at 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Varsity track meet at Groton; leave at 10 a.m. Emma Burnham Public Library board meeting, 7 p.m. at the library.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Senior Trip. Continues through Monday, April 7.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Day of Champions in Frederick. See page 12 for details. Golf at Bowdle. Track meet at Ipswich; leave at 8 a.m. Track meet at Sisseton; leave at 10:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 9
ACT Registration due for June 14 testing.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4
NSU Wolves Invitational track meet at Barnett Center, 1 p.m. Open House at Wheat Growers Frederick Agronomy Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A complementary lunch will be served from about 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

SATURDAY, MAY 10
Golf at Ipswich.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
NSU Math Contest. Open House at Emma Burnham Public Library, 1 to 6 p.m. Cookies, bars, coffee and juice will be served, and door prizes will be given.

SUNDAY, MAY 11
Baccalaureate, 7 p.m. at the school. All are welcome.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Pork loin dinner fundraiser for Emma Burnham Public Library, 5-7 p.m. at the Community Center.

MONDAY, MAY 12
Region golf tournament.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Golf at Faulkton. Junior high track meet at Miller; leave at 9:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 13
Awards Banquet.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Junior high track at Ellendale; leave at 2:30 p.m. Varsity track at Britton; leave at noon.

MONDAY, APRIL 28
Varsity track at Ellendale; leave at 2:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 15
Lake Region Confrence Track at Ipswich, for varsity and junior high. Leave at 11 a.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Easter BreakNo School. Continues through Monday, April 21.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school. Varsity track at Groton; leave at 10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Girls Golf at Ellendale.

SATURDAY,MAY 17
Graduation, 2 p.m. at the school.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m. at Simmons Park. See page 5 for details.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10
LRC Senior basketball games, starting at 6 p.m. in Warner.

THURSDAY, MAY 1
Junior High Track at Groton; leave at 1:30 p.m. Lake Region Conference Golf at Ipswich.

TUESDAY, MAY 20
Elementary spring concert, 7:30 p.m. at the school.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Enhancement, 10 a.m. to noon, Frederick Area School. Varsity track at Oakes; leave at 2 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22
Golf at Ellendale. Junior high track meet in Sisseton; leave at 1:30 p.m. Frederick Forward regular meeting, 7 p.m. at the Community Center.

THURSDAY, MAY 22
Last day of school. School dismisses at 1 p.m. Regional track meet at Milbank; leave at 7 a.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 2
Enhancement, 10 a.m. to noon, Frederick Area School.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Golf at Ipswich. Registration deadline for Pink Ladies 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The tourney is April 26. Go to http://www. pinkladiesfight.com/3-on-3tournament/ for details.

SATURDAY, MAY 3
Golf at Eureka. Junior high track in Ellendale; leave at 11 a.m. Varsity track in Ipswich; leave at 8 a.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 30
State track meet at Sioux Falls.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Varsity track meet at Redfield; leave at 7 a.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Finn Fest in Frederick. Continues Sunday, June 22.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25
All Dakota High School Fine Arts Exhibition. See http:// www.dacotahprairiemuseum. com/granary/exhibition/

MONDAY,MAY 5
Pre-Regions Golf Tournament.

MONDAY, APRIL 14
Golf at Britton.