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Lots of entertainment on
Finn Fest 2014 schedule
Te return of Reza the
Illusionist, the performance
of a New York-based Finnish
singer, a documentary on a
story of long-ago murders and
a street dance are among the
reasons to get excited about the
upcoming Finn Fest celebration.
Te festival will begin Friday,
June 20, at the school. Saturdays
events will begin at the school,
then move to Main Street
for the parade, and fnally
to the park for the rest of
the days activities. Sundays
events will be at Savo Hall.
See page 2 for a schedule
(note that it may change;
some entertainment may
yet be added). Much
more information will be
published in the June issue.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
Last day of school. School dismisses
at 1 p.m.
Regional track meet at Milbank;
leave at 7 a.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Elm Lake Association meeting, 10
a.m. at Larrys Garage. Brown Co.
Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers
will give an update on roads and
Brown County Emergency Manager
Scot Meints will discuss emergency
management.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Drivers education in Leola, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Leave from Frederick at 7:30
a.m. Daily through May 30.
FRIDAY, MAY 30
State track meet at Sioux Falls.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
Frederick Forward meeting, 7 p.m.
Location TBA; call or text 380-3770
for details.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Finn Fest in Frederick. Continues
Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June
22. See schedule inside.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Westport Community Day.
Watch for details on the Westport
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/
WestportSouthDakota.
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Congratulations, Class of 2014! Special graduation section inside.
By Cole Hinz
FASD Journalism
W
hile many students in area schools
were thinking about renting tuxes and
buying dresses for prom, this years
Frederick seniors were thinking about what to
wear to the White House.
Te senior class decided last year that their
fundraising eforts would go toward a class
trip, which they thought would be a more
memorable experience than a small-town
prom.
Tey discussed diferent destinations and
ended up deciding on the East Coast, in part
because they could travel with students from
Bowdle and Herreid, which lowered the cost
of the trip.
Photo courtesy Cole Hinz
The U.S. Capitol was on the list of sites visited by Frederick Areas Class of 2014 in April.
Class of 2014
takes on
big cities
Five-day trip was an alternative to a one-evening prom
See SENIORS on page 4
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
5:30 PM-
7 PM
Supper. Barbecues, chips, beans, dessert. Free-
will donation. Frederick Area School
5:30 PM-
7 PM
Interactive Art Project. Add your family stories.
All are welcome to participate. Frederick Area
School
7 PM SISU Award Presentation and Litle
Miss/Mister Finn Contest. Te award
honors two people who have served the
Frederick community with determination and
perseverance, living up to the best meaning of
sisu. Frederick Area School
7:30 PM-
9 PM
Reza: World-famous Illusionist and Magician.
Frederick Area School
9 PM Family Movie with Concessions. Frederick Area
School
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
7:30 AM Registration for 5K Road Race & Fun Walk.
Race begins at 8 AM. $20 fee includes a T-shirt.
Contact Janelle Barondeau at 329-2305 with
questions. Frederick Area School
8-10 AM Pancake Breakfast. Free-will donation.
Frederick Area School
8-10 AM Bake Sale and Finn Bread Tasting. Frederick
Area School
9 AM-
3 PM
Frederick Museum Open. Museum display;
many silent auction items; sale of Finnish items
and Finn Fest souvenirs. Frederick Museum,
Main Street
9 AM NDMA Points Race. Admission charged. Kick-
N-K Motocross (north end of Frederick)
10 AM Sofball Tournament. Frederick Ballfeld
10 AM -
NOON
Root Beer Floats. Served in front of the Emma
Burnham Public Library
10:30
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Parade. Led by 2014 Sisu Award honorees. Free
registration at fnnfest.net. Main Street; line up at
Frederick Elevator
11 AM-
7 PM
Craf Show. Vendors, see fnnfest.net for
registration form. Simmons Park
11 AM-
10 PM
Food Vendors. Simmons Park
NOON-
5 PM
Infatable Games. Simmons Park
NOON-
5 PM
Tikkuristi (Finnish dance) and Kubb or
Mlkky (stick-tossing game). Games will be set
up for play throughout the afernoon. Simmons
Park
2 PM Finnish Competitions. Boot Toss, Cell Phone
Toss and Wife-Carrying Contest. For wife-
carrying: $15 fee for couples includes T-shirts. First
prize is the wifes weight in beer! Simmons Park
4 - 8 PM Entertainment TBA. Simmons Park
8 PM Singer Paula Jaakkola. Simmons Park
Frederick is about 27 miles north of Aberdeen
on U.S. Hwy 281. Savo Church and Hall are
about 8 miles northeast of Frederick, at the
intersection of Brown County roads 3 and 14.
Sponsored by FREDERICK FORWARD
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DUSK Juhannuskokko (Fire on the Water).
Simmons Park
10 PM-
1 AM
Street Dance with Music by Green Pyramid.
Simmons Park
DARK Sky Lantern Parade. Lanterns, $5 each.
Simmons Park
DARK Fireworks by Finnish Line Fireworks.
Across the Maple River, Simmons Park
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
9 AM NDMA Points Race. Admission charged.
Kick-N-K Motocross (north end of Frederick)
10 AM Sofball Tournament. Frederick Ballfeld
10 AM Church Service. Savo Church
11 AM
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Family Stories Artwork on Display. Savo Hall,
across from Savo Church
11:30 PM Mojakka (stew) with Finn Bread. Savo Hall,
across from Savo Church
1 PM Showing of Yoopera. Tis documentary
describes the creation of a Finnish-American
opera about murders in a Michigan mining
community in 1906. Te flms editor, Erin Smith,
will speak. Savo Hall
2:15 PM Kahvitauko (cofee break). Savo Hall
2:30 PM Singer Paula Jaakkola. Savo Hall
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FASD Journalism
Five Frederick Area teachers atended the
Technology in Education conference April
13-15 in Sioux Falls.
Te TIE Conference gives educators
information about techniques involving
technology and learning. Mr. Justin Downes,
Mrs. Lynnete Hertel, Mrs. Janel Bergan,
Mrs. Jessica Ringgenberg and Ms. Amanda
Kallas atended from Frederick Area.
Te conference was laid out in a three-day
schedule. On Sunday, there was an in-depth
session about the use of technology followed
by a speaker addressing blended learning in
classrooms.
On Monday, educators atended breakout
sessions of 55 minutes apiece, specializing in
each educators feld of teaching. Monday
also featured a speaker discussing lessons
that have been learned from the outside
world.
Te last day of the conference had more
breakout sessions as well as another speaker
presenting diferent learning techniques to
use with technology.
Mrs. Hertel said one of the ideas she hopes
to bring back to her classroom is the Learn
360 program, a website-based program that
provides video, audio and other materials to
support classroom learning. Shes looking
into geting a subscription for it.
All local science fair winners honored at NSU
By Briana Nordine
FASD Journalism
Every year in March, all the students from
seventh grade to sophomores are in a mad
rush to fnish their science projects.
March 10th the local science fair took
place inside the Frederick School gym. At
the local science fair Keely Podoll, Demi
Truebenbach, Johnathan Sumption and
Stephen Haas all come out as the winners.
Tese students went on to the State
Science fair at NSU. At this science fair, the
kids to get a full experience of competing at
the state level, Mrs. Sarah Sumption said.
Tis year, the state competition took
place March 27. All the Frederick students
who atended went home with prizes.
Keely Podoll: Honorable mention,
water botle, and $25
Hannah Sumption: Honorable
mention and $25
Jonathan Sumption and Stephan
Haas: Computer bags and certifcate
from the United States Army
Demi Truebenbach: Won second place
and received a trophy
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On April 3, the Frederick seniors
departed on their epic journey, touring
the main atractions in Washington D.C.,
Philadelphia, and New York City. It was a
fve-day trip with a packed itinerary.
Te students lef the school at midnight
on Tursday morning, driving through
snowy conditions for an 8 a.m. departure
from Sioux Falls. Tey took a connecting
fight from Minneapolis, and landed in
D.C. around 1 p.m. Eastern time.
Te seniors met up with other seniors
from Bowdle and Herreid and then
boarded a charter bus heading to their frst
destination, Mount Vernon. Te group
spent two days in D.C., visiting well-
known places such as the White House,
the Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery,
and numerous war memorials.
Te third day was consumed by
traveling to New York City, with a quick
pit stop in Philadelphia. Tey arrived
late to Independence Hall and ended up
wandering the streets of Philly looking at
the historical buildings.
Te last two days of the trip were spent
touring the Big Apple. Te students got to
visit the Statue of Liberty, Times Square,
and Grand Central Station. Before visiting
Times Square, the seniors atended Te
Lion King on Broadway. A highlight
of the trip for a majority of the kids was
exploring Times Square.
It gave us a taste of the big-city life and
a new look on reality, senior Hatie Zinter
said.
One of the last stops before heading
home was the 9/11 memorial. Studying
the names and observing the memorial
water falls really hit home for the students.
Tis memorial was defnitely an
emotional one, Mariah Mikkonen said.
Tinking back on that fateful day and
seeing all of those names really lef a mark.
Te class departed from New York at 4
p.m. April 7, and landed in Sioux Falls around
9 p.m. Tey then travelled back to Frederick,
and atended school the next morning.
It was a whirlwind trip that the students
will never forget.
SENIORS: Trip to East Coast gave us a taste
of the big-city life and a new look on reality
Continued fom font page
Photos courtesy Cole Hinz
Students at the World War II Memorial, top, and at
the Lincoln Memorial, bottom.
Dustin David Bergan
Parents/siblings: Robert and Janel
Bergan / Eric and Ryan
Favorite memory: Government trip
to Pierre
Best advice: During hard times, my
mother would tell me, Just get through
it.
Future plans: Undecided
Dane Campbell
Parents/siblings: Scot and Teresa /
Casson
Favorite memory: Going to the
Dakota Dome and playing with my
teammates.
Best advice: Be yourself my mom
Future plans: Atend Northern State
University, majoring in Business
Class of
2014
Frederick Area
Graduation ceremony: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17
at Frederick Area School
Colors: purple, silver and black Flower: Purple Peruvian (lily)
Motto: Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be
experienced.
Soren Kierkegaard
Jacob Enge
Parents/siblings: John and Denise Enge / Mandy,
Brady, Ashley, and Sarabeth
Favorite memory: Batling the seniors during
homecoming week my junior year.
Best advice: Dont be sorry, just change. Mr.
Pashen
Future plans: Atend North Dakota State College
of Science, majoring in Construction Technology
Evan Emery
Parents/siblings: Eugene and Doreen Emery /
Ethan and Tyneill
Favorite memory: Playing in the dome for state
football.
Best advice: Dont be that guy! Mr. Pashen
Future plans: Atend North Dakota State
University, majoring in architecture.
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Cole Michael Hinz
Parents/siblings: Darwin and Crystal Hinz / Mitch
Wilson
Favorite memory: My favorite memories involve
me giggling with Hatie. It all starts with the phrase, I
got the giggles! which then progresses to hysterical
sets of wheezes and sometimes snorts. Another favorite
memory of mine, was playing games in the gym on
Haties birthday. Oh, and of course when Mariah fell
down the stairs in junior high.
Best advice: Its hard to value your own opinion more
than others, when you see their opinion writen on their
faces.Close your eyes. Tats the problem. Hatie Zinter
Future plans: Atend South Dakota State University,
majoring in Apparel Merchandising.
Justin Helland
Parents/siblings: Randy and Lisa Bretsch / Breanna
Helland, Alex Bretsch, Johnathan Bretsch, Katelyn
Bretsch
Favorite memory: When Mat and I were taking
football pads back to the storage shed and we couldnt
fgure out the combination to the lock so we unscrewed
the hinges and took the door of so we could get in.
Best advice: A bad day of fshing is always beter than
a good day of working Randy Bretsch
Future plans: Stay at home and farm with my older
brother and dad.
Carston Andrew Hertel
Parents/siblings: Brian and Doreen Hertel / Corley
and Caylee
Favorite memory: Tampering with Jacobs iPad on
the senior trip
Best advice: Dont ask the same question afer the
question was just already answered. Mr. Pashen
Future plans: Atend South Dakota State University,
majoring in Business
Austin Hoerner
Parents/siblings: Mark and
Sandy Hoerner / Rachel
Best advice: Always be yourself
and keep your head up from my
dad
Future plans: Atend Presentation
College, majoring in Nursing
Katie Goehring
Parents/siblings: Steve and Julie
Goehring / Brennan and Trevor
Favorite memory: Te bonfre
at Mariahs the last day of junior year.
Best advice: Te only person that
you should try to be beter than is
the person you were yesterday.
Future plans: Atend Northern
State University, major undecided
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Derek Simmons
Parents/siblings: Tim Selzler and Darcy Simmons
/ Sara Hup, Sandi Ahrlin, Simon Bickford, and Sean
Bickford
Favorite memory: Going to the Dakota Dome my
senior year of football
Best advice: Never let anyone bring you down.
Teyre just jealous that youre on top, and theyre on the
botom
Future plans: 8-year Active Army service, followed
by 6-10 years of college, Double-Majoring in Business
Administration and World History, and Minoring in
International Politics
Hailey Leona Sumption
Parents/siblings: Eric and Stacey / Jonathan,
Hannah, Jakob, and Maddie
Best advice: Enjoy high school cause it goes by fast
-Every High School Senior ever
Favorite memory: When we had a Christmas door
decorating contest our junior year, but we decided to
decorate half the hallway and Mr. Morlocks room.
Future plans: Atend Mitchell Tech, majoring in
Medical Assisting
Tanner Allen Podoll
Parents/siblings: Jason and Becky Podoll / Trevor,
Isabelle, Irelande
Favorite memory: When I stuck a pie in my face at
Homecoming.
Best advice: Youre not in high school forever. Mrs.
Keller
Future plans: Join the Army and then atend Black
Hills State University
Mariah Mikkonen
Parents/siblings: Lonny and
Krysti Mikkonen / Shrylle, Blain,
Jayden
Favorite memory: Te
bonfres at Haties last summer and
my house at the end of junior year.
Best advice: Dont take high
school for granted, it goes by way
too fast every senior ever
Future plans: Atend Augustana
College, majoring in Biomedical
Engineering
Derrick Podoll
Parents/siblings: Lance and
Amy Podoll / Chelsy
Favorite memory: playing for
the state football championship in
the dome
Best advice: Learn from other
peoples mistakes. everyone
Future plans: Atend South
Dakota State University, majoring
in Civil Engineering
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Nathan Sumption
Parents/siblings: Chris and Lisa Sumption / Stefani,
Brian, and Zachary
Favorite memory: Senior football season
Best advice: If you get in a fght you dont have to be
biggeror stronger, just get the frst swing in and make it a
good one. John Sumption
Future plans: Atend North Dakota State College of
Science, majoring in Farm Management
Aleesha Taylor
Parents/siblings: Dan and Sheral Taylor / Danielle,
Terry, Stephen, Brandon
Favorite memory: Spending time with my friends.
Best advice: Mrs. Brooks gave me great advice in math
class.
Future plans: I will fnd a job
Matt Weisser
Parents/siblings: Chuck and Val Weisser / Logan
Favorite memory: Painting the mural in the K-6
hallway and spraying yellow paint all over Evans Oregon
sweat shirt.
Best advice: Do it right the frst time Mr. Morlock.
Future plans: Atend North Dakota State College of
Science, majoring in Crop and Sales Production/ Ranch
Management
Hattie Johanna
Zinter
Parents/siblings: Jef and
Tonya Zinter / Caitlin Beckham,
Carmen Swartwout, Chelsey Plamp
Favorite memory: Te bonfre
at Mariahs on the last day of junior
year. Our senior class trip. When
Cole and I would laugh at each other
while we gave speeches in 10
th
grade.
Best advice: Be yourself.
Caitlin Beckham. When you think
you have it all fgured out, open the
Good Book and read it; then read it
again. Steve Beckman
Future plans: Atend South
Dakota State University, majoring
in Speech Pathology
Donald William
Wolter
Parents/siblings: Randy & Bety
Wolter / Andrew, Erin, Faith, Wyat
Favorite memory: Puting
together dice in welding class
Future plans: Not sure
Frederi ck F. Y. I. May 201 4 9
Official Board Proceedings
Frederick Area School District
#6-2
April 15, 2014
The meeting of the Board of Education of the Frederick
Area School District #6-2 was called to order on April
15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Lance Podoll with
all members 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 13-81 Motion by Forsting second by Walworth
to approve the agenda. All aye, carried.
Action 13-82 Motion by Schlosser second by Forsting
to approve the consent agenda which included the
following items:
A. Minutes
B. Financial Statements as presented.
C. Bills
All aye, carried.
FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL, APRIL CLAIMS
GENERAL FUND
Americinn Motel, Sioux Falls SD Lodging 50.00
Ameripride Services, Inc. Fees 149.94
Bergan, Janel Meals 61.00
Bonn Express Fuel 499.25
Century Business Products, Inc Toner 393.45
Christianson, Mark Bus Wash 40.00
Clark Title Company Fees 150.00
Cole Papers, Inc. Supplies 605.24
Crawford Trucks & Equipment Repairs 644.95
Custodian Engineers Assn Of SD Fees 160.00
Dakota Dust-Tex, Inc. Fees 130.30
Dakota Electronics Fees 20.00
Demco, Inc. Library Supplies 128.75
Downes, Justin Meals/Mileage 296.20
Farnams Genuine Parts Inc Repairs 27.96
Groton Independent, Inc Publication 155.42
Hertel, Lynnette Meals 61.00
Hub Area Technical School Fees 1,616.00
J.w. Pepper & Son Inc. Music 197.99
James Valley Coop. Tele. Co. Telephone 359.52
Jm Electric Inc. Repairs 617.27
Kallas, Amanda Meals 61.00
Kleins Pens 14.21
Leola School District 1/2 BB Dist Share 756.07
Macs Inc. Repairs 52.67
Menards Aberdeen Repairs 61.44
Morlock, Marty Meals 26.00
Myer, Beverly Meals 64.00
OReilly Auto Parts Repairs 210.20
Oakes Truck And Trailer Center Repairs 2,490.53
Podoll, Lance Mileage 272.32
Pomps Tire Service, Inc Repairs 275.56
Ringgenberg, Jessica Meals 61.00
Sanders Sew-N-Vac Supplies 43.98
Schwan Welding And Boiler Repair Repairs 34.50
SD High School Activities Association Fees 934.00
SDASBO Fees 50.00
Seyer Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Repairs 177.10
Trust And Agency Fund Reimbursement 332.40
Wells Fargo Business Card Books 165.70
Aberdeen Lock And Key Door Locks 4,790.00
Double D Body Shop Inc. Windshield 327.00
Jm Electric Inc. Repairs 418.00
Marc Supplies 2,417.38
Mertz, Garry Lp Tank 150.00
Myer, Beverly Mileage 305.74
North Central Farmers Elevator Fuel 52.15
Pomps Tire Service, Inc Repairs 87.90
Capital Outlay Fund: Dakota Oil Oil 99.70
Hauff Mid-America Sports Uniforms 309.50
High Plains Technology, Inc. Projectors 1,004.74
Hub Area Technical School Fees 834.00
Morlock, Marty Fuel 96.00
Town Of Frederick Water 199.03
Trust And Agency Fund Reimbursement 2,881.87
Wordware Inc Software 1,124.00
Dakota Oil Oil 2,042.40
Morlock, Marty Fuel 75.00
North Central Farmers Elevator Fuel 5,153.08
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND:
Lutheran Social Services Of SD Fees 105.00
FOOD SERVICE:
Ameripride Services, Inc. Fees 157.44
Community Store Food 8.36
Cwd-Aberdeen Ffvp Fruit/Veg 5,193.43
Kesslers Grocery Food 1.54,
South Dakota Department Of Ed Processing 310.98
Blue Ribbon Maintenance Supplies Supplies 280.65
SD Department Of Education Processing 223.78
SALARIES:
GENERAL:
Adm. & Teachers 90,631.81
Support 7133.59
SS & Med 23,936.20
The following benefts and salaries are included in the
above totals.
AFLAC insurance 275.62
American Funds retirement 1515.60
Beneft Mall life ins 194.17
Delta Dental ins. 1067.97
SD District Beneft Fund ins 10,166.18
SDRS Supplemental retirement 324.97
Security Beneft retirement 250.00
SDRS retirement 8336.56
VSP Vision ins 157.34
Justin Downes driving 200.00
Jeff Forsting board salary 191.64
Ann Hegge 1200.00
Liz Labesky concessions 90.00
Tami Nickleson sub 80.00
Brock Pashen ref 30.00
Lance Podoll board salary 213.84
Leroy Podoll bus driving 510.90
Jessica Ringgenberg student teacher stipend 75.00
Carma Ruenz sub 650.00
Ellen Schlosser sub 80.00
Rich Schlosser board salary 181.65
Marie Schumacher sub 100.00
Eric Sumption board salary 191.64
Michelle Sumption sub 320.00
Sarah Sumption student teacher stipend 75.00
Colleen Wallien student teacher stipend 37.50
Stephanie Sumption sub 280.00
Andrew Tschosik sub 1200.00
Dennis Walworth board salary 171.11
Tonya Zinter BB book 120.00
SPECIAL ED:
Teachers 9898.53
Support 2304.35
SS & Med 3012.72
Delta Dental insurance 76.39
SD District Beneft Fund insurance 1009.90
SDRS retirement 979.44
VSP insurance 28.38
Ann Hegge sub 938.90
Carma Ruenz sub 64.64
Alura Schweitz sub 369.40
Stephanie Sumption sub 147.76
Food Service Fund:
Support 3320.37
SS & Med 890.84
SDRS retirement 373.24
VSP insurance
14.04.
The following reports were given at this time:
A. Bev Myer Superintendent/AD
B. Justin Downes Principal
C. Lance Podoll Transportation
D. Rick Downes Grounds and Maintenance
E. Bev Myer Athletic Co-op
F. Rich Schlosser Hub Area Vo Tech
Action 13-83 Motion by Forsting, second by Walworth
to approve the 2014-2015 School Calendar as
presented. All aye, carried.
Action 13-84 Motion by Walworth, second by Schlosser
to complete the Memorandum of Understanding and
attach it to the 2014-15 negotiated agreement. All aye,
carried.
Action 13-85 Motion by Forsting, second by Walworth
to accept the 2014-2015 negotiated proposal and
offer certified contracts. All aye, carried.
Action 13-86 Motion by Forsting, second by Sumption
to prepare a petition to the circuit court to request
the removal of the boundary restrictions on the Ovid
Stevens trust fund. All aye, carried.
Action 13-87 Motion by Forsting, second by Walworth
to authorize membership in the SDHSAA for the
2014-15fiscal year. All aye, carried.
Action 13-88 Motion by Schlosser, second by Sumption
to participate in the ASBSD Protective Trust which
provides health, property, workers compensation and
liability coverage for the 2014-15 fiscal year. All aye,
carried.
Thank yous and congratulations were read at this time
and will be posted on the school website.
Action 13-89 Motion by Walworth, second by
Sumption to enter into executive session at 8:00 pm.
All aye, carried.
Exit Bev Myer, Rick Downes and Lynnette Hertel.
Exit Deb Klapperich at 8:10 pm.
Chairman Podoll declared executive session out at
9:35 pm.
Action 13-90 Motion by Forsting, second by Walworth
to offer employment agreements to all non-certified
staff. All aye, carried.
Action 13-91 Motion by Schlosser, second by Sumption
to offer employment agreements to all current fall
coaching staff. All aye, carried.
Action 13-92 Motion by Forsting second by Sumption
to adjourn. All aye, carried
Chairman Business Manager
10 Frederi ck F. Y. I. May 201 4
Town of Frederick
April Meeting Minutes
April 7, 2014
Fredericks Town Board members met Monday
evening, April 7, 2014, for the monthly town meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman
Scott Campbell at 7 PM in the Frederick Community
Center. In attendance along with Campbell were Board
Members Tom Meyer and Robert Smith, Finance
Officer Diane Bruns, Utility Manager Rich Bakeberg,
patrons Craig Larson and Jim Moore.
The minutes of the March meeting were reviewed
and approved with motion by Meyer/Smith. Motion
carried.
The minutes of the March Equalization meetings were
approved with a motion by Smith/Meyer. Motion
carried.
Marchs Financial Report was reviewed and approved
with motion by Meyer/Campbell. Motion carried.
Accounts Payable for April were reviewed by board
members with a motion to approve by Meyer/Smith.
Motion carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Rich Bakeberg, VA st/wtr/swr $75.00; Rich Bakeberg,
Ed Exp genl $117.72; Rich Bakeberg, UT st/wtr/sewer
$235.50; Community Store, fo/cc/genl $26.58; Mavis
Cox, EBL wage $457.13; Dependable Sanitation, Garb
use $4168.00; Diane Bruns, CC maint $90.98; Diane
Bruns, FO wage $903.50; Farmers Union, fuel oil/
propane EBL/CC/Fire $876.53; FDC, Econ Dev.
$1200.00; Dennis Geranen, UT dep return $50.00;
GDI Genl legals $239.76; JVT Ut genl/EBL/water/
FO $262.83; MDU elect st/cc/fo/parks/fire/sewer/
wtr $1156.67; Mel Glarum, EBL rent $80.00; Scott
Campbell, Genl Admin $138.53; SD Assn of Rural
Water Systems, dues $320.00; SD State Treasurer,
garb S. tax $67.20; Shirley Anderson, EBL $32.22;
Robert Smith, Genl Admin $69.27; Tom Meyer, Genl
Admin $69.27; US Treasurer 941 genl/ut/FO/EBL/
cem/CC $892.13; USDA-RD Wtr loan AP $475.00;
WEB Water water gallons $2151.45; TOTAL $14155.27.
OLD BUSINESS:
Utility Manager Rich Bakeberg gave a review of the
Class I Water District Operators Class Workshop he
attended in Aberdeen and also on the Certification
test he took. If Rich passed his Certification test,
they still hold his license for one year until he has had
one year experience. He also reported they have been
working on a leak in the SE part of town and may also
have another one. A request was made by the board to
the Finance Officer to re-add by hand, total gallons of
water billed to customers, as there is a huge difference
in total gallons billed out and gallons billed to city by
WEB Water. Bakeberg also mentioned they are going
to be watching for water movement under manhole
covers.
A letter from Frederick Forward member Georgia Smith
requested the City of Frederick to purchase wood chips
for the play areas in the park so NSU athletes can
spread them; help with cost of dumpsters for Day of
Champions on April 26th; doing repairs on the gazebo
in the park before Finn Fest, steps, rails, painting and
re-wiring; and requests a new sign be made for the
front of the Community Center including all that is
now inside, the center, the fire department and the
finance office. The board made a motion to pay up to
$200 for porta potties and will work on the wood chips
to the park. Motion was made by Smith/Meyer. Motion
carried. No motion was taken on the Gazebo but may
be repaired by June. Donna Sumption of FF, mentioned
before that they have plans for a new sign in front of
the Community Center. The board said they will need
to approve the design before it is applied. Also from
Frederick Forward was a request for sponsorship which
the board tabled until the May meeting.
Campbell is going to remind the Frederick Historical
Society to place a fence around the dirt that is dug out
away from the building, per insurance adjuster request.
No representation from FHS.
Emma Burnham Library asked by written request to
be reimbursed for a new fire extingisher purchased.
Motion was made by Smith/Meyer to reimburse the
EBL. Motion carried. The 1st quarter EBL report was
approved by Meyer/Smith. Motion carried.
Campbell, Continental Western Ins. agent, gave an
evaluation report of the citys different properties for
insurance renewal purposes/audit report. He also
reviewed a letter and his responses to Continental
Western Group Loss Control Rep. Steve Welch on
requests to the city for safety precautions. Scott
mentioned they may be able to use the fence from the
tennis court to improve the bleachers at the ballpark;
he is going to contact an electrician/contractor to
review the wiring and roof at the EBL, and will order a
No Swimming sign to be placed at the river. A motion
was made by Meyer/Smith to pay the insurance
premium. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A notice was received from the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources that the Annual
Drinking Water Report for the Town of Frederick (EPA
ID 0133) is available and posted in the Finance Office
for all customers to read. Their annual dues were
also requested and a motion was made by Meyer/
Campbell to pay the dues. Motion carried.
A letter came from the Brown County Auditor
requesting the use of the Frederick Community Center
be a 2014 Vote Center. Motion was made by Smith/
Meyer to approve use. Motion carried.
Vulnerability and upgrading of the citys computer
system was discussed. No action taken.
Jim Moore was welcomed back from his long extended
stay away, and rehired as the citys mower and clean-
up person at $10/hour. Motion made by Meyer/Smith
to rehire Moore. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
FO School is in Oacoma June 11-13, 2014, this year;
a mosquito workshop will be at Wylie Park April 30,
2014; three surplus letters were read but not needed
here; the 1st Quarter Reports for Unemployment taxes
and 941 taxes are complete; a bankruptcy notice for a
previous resident was reviewed, no action; and it was
mentioned that the circulating pump in the water tower
can be shut down now since the chance of freezing is
past.(?) The board members were given an updated
information status sheet for Frederick members.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business , the meeting was
adjourned with motion made by Meyer/Smith. Motion
carried.
City of Frederick
Diane Bruns, Finance Officer
HIRING: Frederick Area School District is
accepting applications for a full time para-
professional and a fund raising coordinator
for the 2014-2015 school year. Please send
a letter of application to Jessica Ringgenberg,
Frederick Area School District, PO Box 486,
Frederick SD 57441.
FOR SALE: Farm-fresh, cage-free eggs, and
pork from pigs raised outdoors, with no
antibiotics, are for sale at the Community
Store in Frederick. Taking orders for chickens,
raised outdoors on nearly all organic feed,
no antibiotics, available in July. Call Dave at
290-3333 to order or with questions.
www.dakotasisufarm.com
Want to put in a notice? 25 cents a word.
E-mail news@fredericksd.com.
NOTICES
Frederi ck F. Y. I. May 201 4 11
Psst, kids: Teres a prety cool club house
on the second foor of the Frederick Area
high school building.
Tats where Fredericks afer school
program, Titans Club House, meets
Monday through Tursday and when school
is in session on Fridays (from 3:40 p.m. to 6
p.m.).
Te room ofers comfortable seating
where the kids can lounge, read, watch
movies or play games.
We have many supplies available to the
children for learning and play, said Tamie
Nickelson, who runs the program. We have
a full range of school supplies and additional
specialty projects. Toys are also available to
use for free playtime.
Some of the activities that the kids have
done this year include growing plants,
puting on puppet shows, creating obstacle
courses and racing paper airplanes.
We like to build stuf with sticks, said
student Gabby Millard.
Nickelson started the program due to a
community need for afer school care when
school began in the fall, and shes developed
and improved what they do over the year.
Jimmy King, a high school student, helped
this year while Nickelson was coaching
oral interpretation and one-act play. Other
helpers have also spent time at Titans Club
House.
Te children really enjoyed playing with
them, Nickelson said.
King may not be able to help regularly
next year, so Nickelson is looking for an
additional helpersomeone reliable,
friendly, fun, and strict with rules.
Tis year, Titans Club House had three
to six children each day, with other children
dropping in by the day or the week.
Our goals for next year are to increase
the number a children so we can reduce
prices and to fnd a part-time employee,
Nickelson said.
Right now the monthly rate is $140.
Rates change if payment is made in advance
or daily.
Parents who would like more information,
or anyone interested in volunteering or part-
time work, can contact Nickelson at 329-
2094 or email tnickelson@gmail.com.
Te program also accepts donations of
money or supplies. Contact Nickelson for a
list of current needs.
Photo by Tamie Nickelson
Jimmy King, in the back, spends some time
with kids at Titans Club House, Frederick Areas
after school program. Pictured with King, going
around the mat from his right, are Skylar Borg,
Kierah Nickelson, Gabby Millard, Peter Voeller
and Zoe Cox.
Frederick Forward Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting called to order at 7:10 PM by Krysti Mikkonen,
President
Attendees: Heidi Marttila-Losure, Richard Osborn,
Thersia Cox, Wendy Geffre, Dorothy Smith, Bob Smith,
Gary Peterson, Kaye Dumire, Donna Sumption, Tracy
Olson, Janel Achen
Tracy Olson read the March minutes.
Motion to approve: Heidi, seconded by Thersia.
Treasures report by Donna Sumption:
Income: $6,200 in sponsorship, $7 in souvenirs, $90
for newsletter.
Expenses: $100 for Easter Egg bike, $449.25
newsletter
Balance of $20,473.47. A/R $885 CD $5177.94.
Motion to approve by Tracy, seconded by Wendy.
Collaboration with 4-H on Easter Egg hunt was a
success. 3 bike winners and pictures on the web.
Economic Development: listed restaurant with
Century 21 at $149,000.
Day of Champions: Saturday, April 25th 8:30 12:30
PM. Eat at 12:30 PM and then students will return to
Aberdeen.
18 students: Store, 2; School, 2 Park, 4; Library, will
not need helpers; Historical Society, 4; Town Clean
Up, 4; Community Center: will give up helpers to the
Restaurant; Could use helpers at the restaurant.
Door knockers have been printed and put out. Food
has been coordinated by Dorothy. School is reserved.
Meet at 8:30 AM at school. Jim is picking up and taking
students back. Ask Georgia about supplies and water??
Beautification of Main Street: Donna is
looking at banners for street. Comparing with other
communities, Roslyn. Estimate: $50-$65 each.
Roslyn had family/alumni/business sponsor a flag.
Heidi shared that she had seen a community where the
kids designed the flags. Need to also discuss with the
city and MDU the project concept. Is it possible to do
something by FinnFest.
Community Foundation report by Heidi Marttila-
Losure: Final copy of bylaws at the bank to sign.
Election of Officers this week Thursday, April 24th
at 7:30 PM. Initial amount to start the community
foundation will be decided and then launching
proposing maybe at Awards Night.
501c3 report by Krysti Mikkonen: Two meetings held.
One more final meeting to finalize.
Finn Fest Report by Janel Achen 2 handouts,
Schedule of Events and detail planning grid
$6,830 in sponsorships to date. Estimate $14,000 in
sponsorships
Does Frederick Forward want to do the beer/liquor for
the dance?
Split pot tickets?
Finlandia $1750 in funds: need to use for promotion
of Finnish culture/heritage. Look at music for during
Fire on the Water and prior to band.
Camping Jim Peldo said yes, but need to confirm
details. Gary Peterson/John Sumption also thinks he
will have 11 spots hopefully set and hope to have done
by FinnFest.
7-8 vendors. 5 food vendors
Library will do rootbeer floats during parade time for
free will offering and will help offset postage costs for
sponsorships. And program
Silent auction for historical society
FinnFest booklets
Marketing/Communications: Need help for Heidi on
the FYI newsletter computer/software need 15-20
hours/month. Motion by Janel Achen to fund $3000
(15 hours for 9 newsletters at $20/hr) for support of
the FYI production. Seconded by Donna. Discussion
held: City $1000, School $2000, Frederick Forward
$1000 Advertising $1000 Subscriptions $500-
$600. Expenses: $4500. This would be a cost above
and beyond to keep the newsletter going. Continue
to look at increasing advertising, subscriptions and
partnerships for the extra costs. Motion carried.
Inquiries to Heidi Facebook and newsletter.
Economic Development: Gary Peterson reported
financing approved REED and GrowSD for two units.
Will build behind the other two along main street. Bids
are in and hope to have ready by fall. Contact Delores
Anderson at the bank for an application if interested
in renting. Rent estimated at $600 988 sq. ft 2
bedrooms, 1.5 baths, garage. Handicap accessible.
Welcome Wagon report by Thersia Cox: Toples are
renting the former Anderson/Rollo house. A new
couple in Westport/ in the Josh and Angie Gibbs place
and Wade Jensen in Frederick. Will get to new owners
in Kinslow house, Nicole Storm and also new people in
the Mitzel house in Westport
SISU Award: Tracy will write an article. Jim and Kaye
Dumire and Erna Golnitz SISU Award and honorees
for Finn Fest.
Library Update: $1,068 raised for Library in addition
to the $833 that Frederick Forward pledged close to
matching funds of $2500.
Historical Society: Silent Auction during FinnFest
until 3:00 PM. Tomorrow, April 23rd Subsandwiches
and soup at 7:00 PM is the annual meeting.
Bob made a motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by
Thersia. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Olson
Titans Club House is planning for next year
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Photos by Kristi Forsting and Heidi Marttila-Losure
Dozens of children attended an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Three River Ranchers 4-H
Club, with assistance from Frederick Forward, and prizes provided by Frederick Forward, the
Westport Community Club and the Elm Valley Mens Community Club. Prize winners were:
1-3-year-olds: Grand Prize, London Christiansen; Golden Egg, Brynlee Plamp; Most Eggs Found,
Tristan Tschappat; 2nd Most Eggs Found: Howard Sumption. 4-6-year-olds: Grand Prize, Kierra
Johnson; Golden Egg, Kyle Johnson; Most Eggs Found: Kyle Johnson; 2nd Most Eggs Found:
Rowan Robertson. 7-9-year-olds: Grand Prize, Brayden Sumption; Golden Egg, Danny Van
Dover; Most Eggs Found, Paul Van Dover; 2nd Most Eggs Found: Brayden Sumption.
Easter hunt has eggcellent turnout
Children run as they search.
Mattson Bakeberg, grandson of Rich and
Gayle Bakeberg, found more than eggs on his
search.
If you could walk, you were old enough to find some
eggs at the hunt. Right: Some older students played
the role of Easter Bunny.
And theyre off! The kids didnt wait in
the starting positions very long.