Superintendent Resigns
Posted March 5, 2014 at 8:01 pm
Superintendent Resigns
Posted March 5, 2014 at 8:05 pm
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Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Board of Education, Miller School District #29-4 was held on Monday, March 3, 2014 in the Elementary Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by David Fremark, President of the Board. Other members in attendance were Natalie Bertsch, Jonathan Hurd, Cynthia Rombough, Michael Runge, Connie Schroeder and Tim Zacher. Also in attendance were Steve Schumacher, Jr/Sr High School Principal, Tammy Caffee, Elementary Principal and Sara Gates, Business Manager.
Visitors were recognized. Kathy Harvey and Lisa Anson were present representing the Miller Education Association.
Motion by Zacher, second by Bertsch to enter into Executive Session for the express purpose of personnel matters at 12:16 p.m. All voting aye.
District 23 Legislators hold cracker barrel session
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:59 pm
Jan Kittelson | The Miller Press
Senator Corey Brown, Rep. Justin Cronin, and Rep. Charlie Hoffman speak the Cracker Barrel held in Miller.
The new Miller Community Center was the location of the
Critical infastures are in need of attention
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:58 pm
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This is an actual picture of one of the sewer lines that is under the streets of Miller. The deteriation of the lines has become an issue for the city.
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Lucky number 5
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:57 pm
Jerod Fisher | The Miller Press
DEVON GNAT won fifth place at the state competition. His season record was 35-5. More pictures on page 14.
Superintendent Resigns
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:38 pm
Miller Area Foundation is the gift that keeps giving
Posted February 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm
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FOR TWENTY YEARS donations from hundreds of generous contributors to the Miller Area Foundation have impacted the Miller area in many ways by providing grants for various community projects such as playground equipment for the elementary school.
Winter Wellness Night
Posted February 11, 2014 at 7:55 pm
Jerod Fisher | The Miller Press
WINTER WELLNESS NIGHT concluded with three “lucky” members of the staff being pied in the face. From left: MHS Principal Steve Schumaker, Superintendant and Assistant
Commissioners take care of business in short order
Posted February 11, 2014 at 7:53 pm
Hand County commissioners acted on routine business in short order at their monthly meeting February 4. J.D. Wangsness called the meeting to order at about 9:45.
Auditor Sandy Selting and commissioner Luke Wernsmann were present; Larry
Legislative Highlights 2-12-14
Posted February 11, 2014 at 7:38 pm
Sen. Corey Brown, District 23
As we end the fourth week of the Eighty-Ninth legislative session, we have passed the date of final bill submission. Committees have been diligently holding hearings and making decisions on the bills.
Wharton signs with University of Jamestown
Posted February 11, 2014 at 7:36 pm
University of Jamestown (Jamestown, N.D.) head football coach Shawn Frank announces the signing of Kris Wharton of Miller who will join the Jimmies’ roster beginning in the 2014 season.
Five-foot-ten, 165 pounds Wharton was named Special Teams
Come enjoy a night of youth basketball
Posted February 4, 2014 at 7:48 pm
Jerod Fisher | The Miller Press
Nick Ortmeier drives against a Wildcat defender. The younger, non-varsity players and teams will be highlighted
Legislative Highlights2-5-14
Posted February 4, 2014 at 7:37 pm
Rep. Justin Cronin
This week was full of anticipation and excitement. Wednesday was the last day to drop unlimited bills by an individual legislator. This week is a good indicator of what tone the session will take.
Crusaders Cage the Golden Eagles
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:34 pm
On Monday Feb. 10, 2014 Mitchell Christian traveled to Miller to take on Sunshine Bible Academy. Starters were Cole Buer #5, Issac Clark #21, Drew McClain #23, Malachi Clark #31, and Brian La Due #43 for Sunshine Bible Academy. Starting for Mitchell
Winner Warriors end the Lady Rustler basketball season
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:34 pm
After defeating Crow Creek 59-52, the Miller girls’ basketball team advanced to face Winner in the semifinals of the Region 6 State Qualifying Tournament. The Lady Rustlers finished the season at 8-12 and were the number four seed entering regions. It was David
Crusaders take arms against Warbirds
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:33 pm
Friday, Feb 14, 2014 Wolsey/Wessington-Sunshine Bible Academy game was a home game for the Crusaders. Right off the bat, the Warbirds took the lead 13 to 11. The Warbirds kept the lead the whole game. In the second quarter the Warbirds put up
Crusaders coop up the Warbirds
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:33 pm
On Friday Feb 14, 2014 the Crusaders traveled to Wolsey to take on the Wolsey Wessington Warbirds.
Starting for the Crusaders: Sierra Young #5, Tricia Wilken #21, Rebekah Konechne #23, Gina Park #25, and Reagan Erickson
Rustlers plunder win from Pirates to finish regular season
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:32 pm
The Miller boys’ basketball team played their last game of the regular season on Saturday, Feb. 28 against Highmore/Harrold. It made for an interesting feel on Saturday as wrestlers from Miller and Highmore/Harrold stood together at the state finals while their basketball teams
Three Bandits earn fifth place honors at state
Posted March 5, 2014 at 7:31 pm
Jerod Fisher | The Miller Press
PAUL WARING captured fifth place at state, finishing the year with an impressive 40 wins and seven losses.
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BLADE FORMAN lost his first two
Eighth grade basketball team wins St. Joe’s tourney
Posted February 25, 2014 at 7:08 pm
The eighth grade boys’ basketball team won the St. Joe’s tournament in Chamberlain Feb. 8.
In the first game the boys triumphed over Pierre Indian Learning Center (PILC) 50-28.
Lady Crusaders take on Lady Golden Eagles
Posted February 25, 2014 at 7:07 pm
Monday February 10, 2014 the Lady Crusaders took on the Mitchell Christian Lady Golden Eagles on home turf. Starting players for Sunshine Bible Academy were Sierra Young #5, Tricia Wilken #21, Rebekah Konechne #23, Sarah Pedersen #31, and Cassie Beckwith #43. Starting for
Rustlers top Trojans for third win in a row
Posted February 25, 2014 at 7:06 pm
The Miller boys’ basketball teams concluded a road trip on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The long distance traveling may be over but the recent success remains for the varsity squad. The Miller Rustlers (11-7) defeated the Faulkton Area Trojans (4-13) by a score of
Knights of Columbus
Posted February 25, 2014 at 7:05 pm
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WINNERS OF THE LOCAL Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest Sunday, Feb. 9 in Miller are (front row l-r): Kael Ruhnke, 10 years old; Gavin Cain, 9 years old; Jordan Haaland, 10 years old; Remington Harrell, 11 years old; Austin Boomsma, 12 years old; (back row l-r): Erin
Legislative Highlights 2-19-14
Posted February 18, 2014 at 6:42 pm
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Last week the discussion centered on term limits and plausible reasoning for extending them. This week we need to visit why South Dakota needs to have a felony penalty for acts of severe animal cruelty. It becomes a matter of when outside groups
School board considers strategic planning retreat
Posted December 18, 2013 at 7:52 pm
The Miller School Board held its regular December meeting December 9.
During the financial report, board members questioned the capital projects fund, which shows a minus balance. Board chair David Fremark replied the balance
MHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction set
Posted December 10, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Frank “Rudy” Henderson (1942-46) lettered in track and football, and was especially proficient in basketball. He lettered in football in 1944 and 1945, and was a member of the 1945 Central Conference championship team. He lettered in
Miller Civic and Commerce Christmas
Posted December 10, 2013 at 4:21 pm
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GAYLON VAN ZEE, right, of Miller was the winner of the Miller Civic and Commerce Christmas on the Prairie Drawing Grand Prize. He won a framed canvas print
Save a life this summer: Donate blood
Posted July 5, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Lifeguards aren’t the only ones who’ll be saving lives this summer. People like you and your neighbor will be, too…by donating blood.
The Miller community’s next blood drive with United Blood Services is from 12-7 p.m. on
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