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Chamber President, Adrienne McKeown meets with longtime Harrisburg community members to talk about the good olds days. L-R: Adrienne McKeown, Sherry Davis, Richard Slack, Dean Axtell, Arlen Thomsen, Doris Noordermeer, and James Hill.
Harrisburg Had What?
Lessons from the Past Lead to Advice for a Roaring Comeback
ADRIENNE MCKEOWN, PRESIDENT, HARRISBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
We’ve probably all heard some variation of the philosopher G e o r g e Santayna’s famous line, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s sage advice, to be sure, yet all too easy to ignore. He penned that statement in his 1905 book, “The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress.” As we come to the end of 2017, we see signs all over town of exciting progress about to unfold. But what if I
3,000 Reasons to Be Thankful
Many thanks to the Harrisburg and southern Sioux Falls Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Eagle Scouts for the fantastic food drive held in October. More than 3000 pounds of food was collected for the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry of Lincoln County. Thank you to all who donated the food! Thanks to all of the people from the community who showed up to help unload, sort and put away
told you that once upon a time Harrisburg already had not one but two grocery stores, a hardware store, and a collection of other businesses that made up a thriving business district? Given the population boom of Harrisburg over the past decade or so, it’s probably safe to assume that many of you—like me—are transplants to this community and don’t remember the Harrisburg of decades past. And I’m also probably not alone in feeling retrospective as the year draws to a close. So with Santayana’s advice in mind, I decided to call
in some assistance to help me understand Harrisburg’s past and reflect not only on recent history but also on the decades that came before. Gratefully, a group of seven life-long Harrisburg residents (one has been in the area since 1937) willingly met with me to share their memories of a Harrisburg that we newcomers would find hard to believe. Six of the seven graduated from Harrisburg High School, and some of them are now watching the fourth generation of their families follow in their Tiger paw prints.
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2017 Prairie Christmas Concert Features Carols from Around the World JANE KLEMME
A longstanding holiday tradition, the 2017 rendition of A Prairie Christmas returns to Harrisburg High School on Saturday, December 16th, at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. This will be the 8th annual Prairie Christmas Concert, which serves to ring in the Christmas season with melodies of merriment intertwined with thoughtful stories and creative choreography. The concert is a fundraiser for Tiger Nation, a parent volunteer group that promotes extracurricular
activities at the high school level. Composed of 20+ songs and performed by nearly 200 HHS students, this year the concert features Christmas carols from around the word Each year the Prairie Christmas Concert has a flavor as unique as the individuals who perform it. Both choral directors at HHS, Mrs. Libby Gould and Mrs. Kari Vosburg, work together to produce the program. “We review various music sites,” states Mrs.
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Students perform in the 2016 Prairie Christmas.
The Story Behind the Shield JANE KLEMME
the donated items. It was a cold morning but all the warm hearts and helping hands kept the frost away.
Tigers Team Up to Give Back
Wednesday, November 1, Harrisburg Alternative High School Students sorted and shelved donated food! They will be helping at the Food Pantry on the first and third Thursday mornings. We are blessed to have such great helpers!
Patiently, the entire Harrisburg community has watched a cornfield be transformed to the city’s first full-service grocery store since Spomer’s Market in the early 1980’s. Hundreds of trips
past the job site, on the way to stock the pantry in another zip code, Harrisburg residents have wondered just exactly what has been going on behind that Fareway shield. Open Interview Event
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Alongside brick and
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Coming Up Fri Dec 1, 2017 7pm Wrestling: Boys Varsity Dual vs Huron (Home) Mon Dec 4, 2017 6pm City Council Meeting Liberty School Community Room Calendar: City Calendar Tue Dec 12, 2017 7pm Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Pierre (Home) Wed Dec 13, 2017 Deadline for Articles & Ads Fri Dec 15, 2017 7pm Basketball: Boys Varsity vs Brookings (Home) Sat Dec 16, 2017 2pm Prairie Christmas HHS PAC 4pm Prairie Christmas Mon Dec 18, 2017 6pm City Council Meeting, Liberty Community Room Sat Dec 30, 2017 3pm Basketball: Girls Varsity Basketball vs Watertown (SD) (Home) Mon Jan 1, 2018 6pm City Council Meeting, Liberty School Community Room Tue Jan 2, 2018 7pm Basketball: Girls Varsity vs Brandon Valley (Home) Thu Jan 4, 2018 6:15pm Basketball: Girls Varsity Double Header vs Yankton (Home) 8pm Basketball: Boys Varsity Double Header vs Yankton (Home)
City Contact Information
Website: – www.harrisburgsd.gov Make sure to “Like” The City of Harrisburg on Facebook for city notices at: http://bit.ly/CityOfHarrisburg Mayor: Julie Burke-Van Luvanee Email: MayorJulie@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-767-5012 Ward I Alderpersons: Ryan Berg Email: Ryan.Berg@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-767-5006 Ryan Wolbrink Email: ryan.wolbrink@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-767-5089 Ward II Alderperson: Allison Sanderson Email: Allison.Sanderson@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-767-5007 Ryan Olson Email: Ryan.Olson@Harrisburgsd.gov Phone: 605-767-5034 Council Meetings: City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Liberty School Board Room unless otherwise announced. If a meeting falls on a City holiday, typically the meeting will be scheduled for the following Tuesday. City Offices Locations/Hours City Hall: 301 E Willow Street Phone Number: 605-743-5872 Monday – Thursday – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. City Maintenance: 801 S Prairie Street Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Police - Lincoln County Sheriff Dispatch (Non Emergency) – 764-2664 Emergency – 911 HELP!Line – 211 SD One Call – 811 Post Office – 743-2791 Community Library – 767-7910
The City of Harrisburg contracts with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. In case of an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency calls, dial 605-764-2664 for dispatch. Keep your garage doors closed at night and when not at home. If you keep your vehicle outside, keep it locked. Speed limits in residential areas are 20 mph, please remember to SLOW DOWN. Reminder: Any chance of two inches of snow or blowing snow may trigger a snow alert, all vehicles should be removed from city streets to avoid ticketing and towing!! HELP!Line Center is available 24 hrs. a day/7 days a week for any personal or family crisis. Dial 211
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Food Pantry Offers Help, Ways to Serve
The Harrisburg Food Pantry is located at 203 Prairie St in Harrisburg. Hours of operation are every Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 10:00 AM – noon or by appointment. In the event of a food emergency, we can be reached at (605) 929-0599 or (605) 767-2253.
As our community grows, we continue to experience increased needs. Food can be dropped at the pantry during normal hours of operation, left in the donation box in front of the building or dropped at Meraki Salon on Willow Street in Harrisburg.
Monetary donations can be mailed to the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, PO Box 456, Harrisburg, SD 57032. You can also make special arrangements by calling (605) 929-0599.
Immediate needs: coffee, sugar, garbage bags, zip lock bags, aluminum foil, hams.
Whether you’re a shopper, wish to make a donation, or would like to volunteer your time, we appreciate your participation as Neighbors help Neighbors.
Harrisburg and the Harrisburg School District, which encompasses south Sioux Falls(Lincoln County)
December at Harrisburg Community Library ROBIN ANDERSON
The Harrisburg Community Library will be closed on December 25th, 26th, and January 1st. The library hours for December 27th, 28th, and 29th are 9:00am1:00pm. The Community Book Club will take a break in December. Stop by the library to check out some of our great new books and movies.
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Community Foundation Formed to Enhance Quality of Life in Harrisburg ANGIE KUIPER
the broad-based public benefit of the residents in a given area. The common mission of every community foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the local area. Community foundations carry out this very broad mission by building permanent endowment funds and using a portion of the annual income to support a variety of special projects, grants, scholarships as well as other local nonprofit organizations. The HCF already has an endowment established with the South Dakota Community Foundation. The board plans to use the dividends from this endowment to support several different projects annually such as awarding community grants to Harrisburg area organizations and scholarships to high school seniors, in addition to leading the fundraising efforts for larger community projects. A new foundation was recently announced. The Harrisburg Community Foundation (HCF) has been created to enhance the quality of life in the fast-growing community. The mission statement states, “We commit to build, inspire and engage our community to connect and grow through philanthropy and volunteerism.” A community foundation is a tax-exempt, non-profit, publicly supported philanthropic organization with the long-term goal of building permanent funds, for
HCF President, Collin McKenzie said, “This is a season of thanksgiving and we are grateful to those who have supported our endeavors already. We look forward to continuing those partnerships as we further our mission to enrich lives in the Harrisburg community.” The Foundation is an evolution of the Harrisburg Days Foundation that has organized the Harrisburg Days celebration for the past nine years. Beginning in 2018, the Harrisburg Days event planning will now be led by the City of Harrisburg. McKenzie said, “We are
excited to have the Harrisburg Days event organized by city staff now because it allows the volunteer HCF board to focus our efforts on other community-wide initiatives.” The original goal of the Harrisburg Days event was to bring community members together while raising money to create a central community park that would include a swimming pool. That goal continues for the Foundation in its new role. The HCF plans to advance fundraising efforts now through grants, individual and corporate gifts to complete the vision of the project. Development of the park, located north of Liberty Elementary School, is underway. This summer, Devitt Pond was added along with a lighted, paved trail for walking, running and biking. The City of Harrisburg and the HCF, as well as the Harrisburg Baseball Association, partner on the park project. Other members of the Harrisburg Community Foundation board are: Ryan Berg, Tami Harms, Tom Norstrom, Josh Sisson and John Sutton. The Foundation is looking for more people who have a passion for the mission to join the board. More information regarding the HCF can be found at HarrisburgCF.org. or by contacting Foundation Coordinator Angie Kuiper by phone at (605) 310-4198 or email at Info@HarrisburgCF.org.
A Winter Wonderland Abounds at Good Earth JEN NUNCIO, NATURALIST, SD GAME, FISH & PARKS
Winter is here with cold temps and even some snow. And Good Earth State Park at Blood Run is open for business. The visitor center is open every day. The hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00 am till 4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The trails are open daily from 6:00 am until 9:00 pm.
Eagles visit Good Earth State Park throughout the year and winter is a great time to watch them. On Saturday Dec. 16th we will take an Eagle Watching
There is also winter programing going on as well. For December we will start off on Saturday Dec. 2nd with Building Bird Feeders at 2:00 pm. Our feathered friends that brave the winter months with us in South Dakota would appreciate a little snack. This program offers 24 adults a chance to build a glass bottle bird feeder. Materials and tools will be provided for the program and registration is required by calling 605213-1036. For the kids at the park we will make pine cone and paper roll feeders. The first Wednesday in December means it’s time for Little Acorns and F.I.S.H. Starting at 10:00 am the Little Acorns class will talk about snow. This program is designed for children ages 3-5 and will include a lesson, craft, game/activity and more. Registration is not required at this time for the Little Acorns classes. The Friendly Interactive Senior Hour (F.I.S.H) program this month is geology of South Dakota. George Shurr, a resident geologist will give a talk at 1:00 pm about the geology of the area. What an opportunity to learn from an expert. Registration is not required.
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Hike at 2:00 pm. Join a naturalist on this guided hike to the overlook decks to see if we can spot any national birds. Be sure to dress for the weather by wearing good walking shoes and layers for the cold. Our special speaker this month is Marty Dewitt. Marty is an avid photographer and nature lover. On Tuesday Dec. 19th starting at 7:00 pm, Marty will give some tips
and tricks to capturing the perfect winter photo shots. All levels of photographers are welcome to attend.
Over Christmas break Good Earth State Park will offer many daytime programs for families to enjoy. If you are looking to shake off those winter blues or cure some cabin fever come and see us. To start, Wednesday Dec. 27th families can learn about the Bison of Blood Run at 1:00 pm. Facts, fun and a craft will take place. Thursday Dec 28th we are getting out for some winter exercise. Starting at 10:00 am we will take a nature hike. Please be sure to dress for the cold weather. IF there is enough snow we will take out our snow shoes for people to use. Good Earth has sets of snow shoes for people to borrow, free of charge. To register snow shoes for that day please call 605-213-1036. Friday Dec. 29th we will explore the exhibit with a scavenger hunt. From 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm visitors can pick up there scavenger hunt sheets, find the answers and redeem for a prize. Finally on Dec. 30th we will learn and play some traditional games. Starting at 2:00 pm we will learn games that taught hunting, social and personal skills.
Good Earth State Park will once again host a First Hike on New Year’s Day. Starting at 2:00 pm on Jan. 1st we will take a guided one mile nature hike. This is a great way to kick off the new year in nature. Please be sure to dress for the weather.
For more information please call 605-213-1036 or to check on any weather related cancellations.
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Near 3,000 Tigers Descend on HHS
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Students from 3 Schools Gather to Honor Veterans RACHEL NELSON
Harrisburg High School’s National Honor Society, under the direction of Mrs. Lisa Cardillo and Dr. Mike Amolins, recently organized another outstanding Veteran’s Day Program on Friday, November 10th, at 9 am. Nearly 3,000 students, staff and community members filled the gymnasium from bleacher to bleacher and sideline to sideline to pay their respects to those who have served. This year our theme for the program was family sacrifice. Many veterans miss many key moments in their families’ lives in order to fulfill their duties to the United States of America. We are beyond blessed to have people within our country who are willing to give those sacrifices. Veteran’s Day came to be on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. An armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known
as “the Great War.” Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veteran’s Day, a holiday dedicated to American Veterans of all wars. A special thank you goes out to the American Legion for presenting the colors, to Wayne and Sharon Mitchell, from the VFW, for presenting the Voice of Democracy speech winners, to the HHS Choir and Band for their musical contributions, to Madeline Van Voorst for presenting her speech entitled “What Veteran’s Day Means to Me,” and to guest speaker Staff Sergeant Ryan Hanson for taking the time out of his day to share about his experiences on each of his deployments to Iraq and Kuwait. We, Harrisburg High School, thank each and everyone one of our Veterans for their service.
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Members of the American Legion present the colors before the program.
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TOP: Wayne and Sharon Mitchell sit amongst other distinguished members of the audience. BOTTOM: Guest speaker Staff Sergeant Ryan Hanson speaks at the Veterans Day program at HHS.
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Harrisburg Citizens Get the 411 on Law Enforcement
JANE KLEMME
Thursday, November 16th was graduation day for the Lincoln County Sheriff Office’s first ever Citizens’ Academy Class. The inaugural class of 14 community members started the ten-week program last August, meeting every Thursday evening. The program was designed to give citizens of Lincoln County firsthand knowledge of the day to day responsibilities of county law enforcement personnel. Participants learned about public safety and experienced hands-on exercises related to self-defense and criminal justice procedures. The program was offered free to participants because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Harrisburg covered all the costs. Lieutenant David N. Schrank explained to academy participants how he operates crime scene investigations. Shrank reported that in Lincoln County (SD) crimes against persons cases have doubled this year from 2016 statistics. Law enforcement personnel have felt the impact of this increase on their day-today operations. “It’s not unexpected,” stated Schrank, “As Lincoln County is one of the 10 fastest growing counties in the nation.” Most participants agree the highlight of the program are the field trips. Each participant was given the opportunity to do a ride-along during shift with a deputy and was also invited to do a sit-in with dispatch for a shift. Bill Huggett’s ten-hour overnight ridealong shift was held on Friday, October 27th. The following Thursday night, at the weekly Citizen’s Academy, Huggett had a chance to report on his ridealong experience. “There were a number of traffic stops,” reported Huggett, “Also two deer vs. vehicle accidents south of Canton. I was really surprised,” he added, “At how people didn’t slow down on the highway when we were there to clean up the mess.” It is this kind of understanding the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office hopes the community will gain through this program. “We believe this (program) will give participants a greater awareness and appreciation of the difficult challenges and decisions our deputies face every day,” states Lincoln County Deputy E.J. Colshan. Colshan had been tasked with lining up speakers each Thursday night. “We don’t want to just CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1, PRAIRIE Gould, “Seeking what is new that students might like or what might be challenging for them.” They also consider traditional Christmas favorites, never failing to include Canon of Praise (Arranged by Hal Hopson), which is part of the program every year. Once the songs for the concert have been chosen, the choral directors bring in the story kingpin, Jeff Gould. “The songs come first,” states Mr. Gould. “They (the choral directors) tell me what the songs are and how much time may be needed to fill between songs.” Jeff’s wife (Libby Gould) agrees. “Jeff and I work together,” she states, “To time the stories to last just long enough to account for all the movement occurring on the stage.” While some might shy away from talking to fill the gaps, Jeff Gould welcomes the challenge. For the past 11 years Mr. Gould has worked as a Sales Manager and Marketing Director for a company that handles pre-planning and funding of funerals. Although with his current job timed silence might be his ally, his prior employment taught him to fill in the empty pauses. Mr. Gould worked in radio broadcasting for 20 years prior to his current job. This is probably why the voice that narrates the Prairie Christmas Concert seems kitchentable familiar to local residents. Mr. Gould’s history as a radio announcer led to his hosting a seasonal radio show since 2006 called A Prairie Christmas. This radio show was the catalyst for the concert by the same name which is held every year at HHS.
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Lieutenant David W. Schrank dispels misconceptions that are inherent to what crime scene investigation is all about at Citizens Academy on 11/2/2017.
tell you how we do our job,” he stated, “We want to show you!” Taylor Burkett, a Harrisburg resident and academy participant enjoyed performing mock traffic stops; where the officers acted as drivers and the academy participants acted as officers. Burkett enjoyed the opportunity to meet the Lincoln County law enforcement team. “One evening we talked about DUI’s,” states Burkett, “We were provided with drunk goggles. One participant would try them on at a time and would then attempt to complete Sgt. Aaron Bartscher and Deputy Mike Schurch’s field sobriety test.”
daily basis - it makes me realize how dangerous every traffic stop is. Nevertheless, they (deputies) do it to keep us safe.”
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department plans to make the Citizens Academy an annual event. Watch Facebook – (Lincoln County Sherriff’s Office Canton, SD) page for application information for the 2018 event.
Christopher Stewart, a South Middle School Teacher by day, has enjoyed being a learner every Thursday evening. “I definitely think the class was worth my time,” states Stewart. “We all get desensitized by watching police chases on TV but to watch it happen right here in our county, involving officers we see on a
Although Mr. Gould volunteers his time to write and recite for the HHS Prairie Christmas Concert, he relishes the opportunity to work with his wife and her co-workers, as well as the students. “I happen to be a huge fan of Mrs. Gould’s teaching gifts,” states Mr. Gould, “And I think being a little part of it is the best thing I do.” His wife appreciates the gesture and adds. “I love that my husband cares enough about the success of my students to take time away from his regular work responsibilities to share his passion of theater with the students.” Speaking of passion of theater, to the surprise of no one, Mr. Gould has a story to share. He states, “I lacked confidence when I was younger, which really held me back from trying things I really wanted to do. Each year, Mrs. Gould gives a solo or group piece to a shy boy or girl. It is usually a Christmas standard – one everyone loves. She/he performs it in front of a friendly crowd of friends and family, mixed together with some fool-proof stories and great acoustics and visual effects. During rehearsal, I tell them that confidence is something you get when you “pretend” you are confident. I tell them to “be” the person “they want to be” on stage and each year, I see them do it. Shy freshman become confident seniors and I love, love, love to see it happen.” In preparation for the upcoming A Prairie Christmas Concert, join Jeff Gould for A Prairie Christmas seasonal holiday radio broadcast on the following stations and times:
Q 95.7- seven days a week - November 24th-December 24th from 1-3pm. 1320 AM and 107.9 FM KELO Saturday’s 3p-6p 11/25 thru 12/23Saturdays 3-6pm between Thanksgiving and Christmas- Plus a 32-hour marathon, Christmas Eve to Christmas Day. A recorded version of the show is now available syndicate on 40 other radio stations in the region and across the country.
To obtain tickets to “A Prairie Christmas” December 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM or 5:00 PM go to www. harrisburgpac.com, click on tickets and then Prairie Christmas. Some things to note: Ticket are tiered pricing based on proximity to the stage: $7, $9 and &11. NOT refundable OR exchangeable. If people print them “at home” they still need to check in at the box office when they arrive. The online ticket option will close 3 hours prior to the start of the show. After that point, you will have to purchase your tickets at the door when you arrive.
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The stories they shared left me repeatedly asking, “We had that here? In Harrisburg?” They traded memories of the drug store, which also housed a liquor store and soda fountain. They reminisced about the hardware store, the general store, a café, a bakery, a combination barber shop and appliance store, a hotel, a car dealership, a laundromat, the stockyards, two lumberyards, and yes—even the TWO grocery stores that used to call Harrisburg home. But the quantity of grocery stores paled in comparison to the number of gas stations; the group recounted seven or eight places to refuel. The irony, of course, is that not as many people drove back then. They didn’t need to. Believe it or not, there was a passenger train that came through town and would take you into Sioux Falls or even down to Sioux City. And young people really didn’t even need to leave town to find entertainment. There was a movie theatre, dances, a summer carnival, and an ice skating rink to keep people busy—not to mention the roller skating rink and the basketball court that was in the upper level (yes, the upper level) of the Stoneback Building, which is where Meraki Salon is now located. So naturally my next question had to be, “Where were all of these business located?” As a member of the Harrisburg Economic Development Corporation, I frequently hear about the shortage of available storefronts we have today, and as the list of former businesses grew, I was having a hard time picturing where they could have been located. It turns out that what we use as our main thoroughfare today—Willow Street—was not the main drag back in the day. Rather, the business district ran along Railroad Avenue and Main Street. (In looking at the old bank building, it now makes a lot more sense to me why the front door faces east instead of north.) Sadly, many of the buildings are no longer standing. And neither are the businesses. But what happened to all of these businesses? The reality that the group shared with me was that as cars became more commonplace, people started working in Sioux Falls and they would buy what they needed there. Gas was a nickel a gallon cheaper, and it was convenient. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1, FAREWAY
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Here is precisely where Harrisburg residents of today need to heed Santayana’s advice about learning from the past. But it isn’t just a philosopher speaking to us from more than a century ago. The life-long residents I met with expressed the same sentiments. When I asked what advice they had for the younger people of Harrisburg, they said that getting involved and connected to the community—whether through church, school, or civic organizations—is paramount. They also stressed the need to shop local and flat out said that local businesses won’t make it unless we support them. If you happened to catch my column in January of this year, you may remember my story about listening to Christian radio and how the right song seems to come on at the right time. I wrote last January about how I found inspiration in the song, “God of this City”, and how encouraged I was for all the good things that would be happening in Harrisburg this year. Well, earlier today as I was driving into Harrisburg, “God of this City” came on the radio again. (I can’t listen to that song now without thinking about our city’s development.) However, in light of my recent Keinroth, Regional Supervisor for Fareway Stores, the shield serves as a seal, or a promise of the store’s commitment to quality and customer service. Retail Sales Team Sets Up
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Robert Baxter, retail sales team member, awaits interviewees.
mortar development, many people worked diligently behind the scenes to ready South Dakota’s newest Fareway to meet the people it serves on opening day in early December. A job fair was held at the local Legion Hall in Harrisburg on October 24th. On-site interviews took place and new hires were notified via e-mail the very next day. Brand new grocery clerks and meat market clerks were tasked with purchasing black pants and shoes and white button-down shirts because that is the dress code for the team members who wear the name tag with the Fareway shield. According to Jeff
As opening day loomed on the horizon, the Fareway Retail Sales Team arrived on the scene. The Fareway Retail Sales Team, comprised of nine individuals: five with grocery expertise and four who focus specifically on the meat markets. These individuals are involved in all store openings. Robert Baxter, from Shenandoah, IA is in his fifth year on the Retail Sales Team and has been managing the team for the past two years. He started with Fareway as a courtesy clerk; bagging groceries, over 16 years ago. Baxter states, “There are many moving parts concurrently working towards opening day; these include construction, IT, surrounding stores and vendors. I assist in keeping store openings consistent and organized on the retail side from one location to the next.” After the construction team completes their work, the Retail Sales Team ensures the store is cleaned top to bottom. They are then tasked with filling the store with product, and training all new employees via hands-on training in sister store locations. Training grocery store employees is about more than scanning groceries, accepting payments and stocking shelves. Employees get a crash course in fruits and vegetables, particularly the most commonly unrecognized of those including parsnips, turnips, and rutabagas. Employees also watch training videos on how to bag the groceries without smashing the bread. Baxter adds, “Each new location provides an opportunity to refine processes, and make the next one better. We work side-by-side with the store supervisor
conversation with people connected to Harrisburg’s past, the goosebumps came this time when the very next song on the radio was Danny Gokey’s new hit, “The Comeback.” It’s an incredibly catchy and upbeat tune, and I couldn’t help but think about Harrisburg’s own comeback on the horizon.
The developers and numbers are telling us that growth in Harrisburg won’t be slowing down anytime soon, so as we head into 2018, let’s all remember the past and be a part of the comeback by shopping local and getting involved in our community. As one of the lifelong residents said, despite all the changes over the decades, “This is still home.” It’s up to each one of us to make it a great place to call home.
Special thanks to Dean Axtell, Sherry Davis, Jim Hill, Mary McClung, Doris Noordermeer, Richard Slack, and Arlen Thomsen for sharing their memories and wisdom. If you are interested in learning about the formation of a Harrisburg Historical Society, please contact Alysia Simunek at City Hall.
and management teams on these processes.” The grocery manager at the Harrisburg store is Dustin Lucht. The local meat market manager is Mike Fowler. Harrisburg is the 20th new store Baxter has been involved in opening. For the past couple of years, Fareway has been opening three to four new stores per year. The Harrisburg store is the 118th full-service Fareway grocery store nationwide and only the third in South Dakota. New to Shopping Under the Shield?
Besides the added convenience of having a hometown grocery store, local residents have a couple other things to get used to. The parking lot at the new store lacks cart corrals. Rather than an architectural mishap, this was an intentional building decision. Personalized to-your-car service has been a staple at Fareway since the franchise began. “Take it easy and let us carry your groceries,” states Dustin Lucht, local store manager. “To-your-car service is designed to assist the customer and provide a personal touch. It is simply an old-fashioned kindness.” There is no cost or tipping allowed for this service.
Opening date is Wednesday, December 6th. There will be a ribbon cutting at 9:30 AM and the store’s grand opening will immediately follow at 10 AM. Store hours are 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day except Sunday.
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4 Things To Know Before the First Snowpocalypse The city of Harrisburg will declare a “Snow Alert” when an accumulation of 2” is either forecast for the city or should the city have no prior forecast warning, when the snow plows are dispatched. This could also include blowing or drifting snow that would require plowing.
CodeRED is a FREE emergency notification service provided to all residents within City of Harrisburg that will notify you of emergency information through phone calls, text messages, emails, social media and the CodeRED Mobile Alert app. The system will be used to keep you informed of local events that may immediately impact your safety. As a local resident, the City of Harrisburg encourages you to take action and register your cell phone for this service and verify your home location during the enrollment process so we may target notifications that directly impact your home or business.
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All on-street parking shall be prohibited on both sides of the streets. Vehicles, trailers and other appurtenances left on the street are subject to ticketing during the entire duration of the snow alert. Parking may resume after the snow alert has ended, not after it has been plowed. The City publishes the beginning time and ending time of the snow alert on both our city website and Facebook page. NEW - Per city ordinance no person shall deposit any snow or ice on to any street, alley, right of way or sidewalk. This means it is against the law and you could be ticketed for blowing or shoveling any snow or ice on to the street during or after a snow event.
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Harrisburg School Board Recognized for Service The Harrisburg School Board was recognized on November 6th by the Associated Boards of South Dakota with a bronze-level status of achievement for the 2016-17 school year. School Board members include Linda Heerde, Chairperson, Stacy Haber, Vice Chairperson, Mike Christopherson, Amber Ellingsen, and Mike Knudson.
The ASBSD Board Recognition Program is designed to recognize school boards for their dedicated and ethical service to the students of South Dakota. Very few, if any, school board members serve for the attention and accolades of board service. However, ASBSD recognizes the time, effort, and commitment put forth by Board members not only in regular PHOTO CREDIT: JENNIFER CONWAY board meetings, but also through activities and Board members L-R: Stacy Haber, Linda Heerde, Mike Christopherson, Mike Knudson, and Amber training opportunities offered through ASBSD, and Ellingsen. demonstrated leadership through local, state, and national meetings, committees, and assemblies. This would include attending ASBSD region meetings, Examples would include serving as state board program will recognize board members’ participation Legislative Day, Annual Joint Convention or the officer, attending the President’s Retreat/Workshop, in outside activities, board development and training, NSBA national convention. This category is measured or representing your District at ASBSD’s Delegate and demonstrated leadership at various areas and and points are assigned as to how many functions a Assembly. Points are assigned based upon the activity board member has attended. or event, or completion of the leadership training. levels. LEARN: Activities in this category center around Points are totaled throughout the fiscal year (July1How does the recognition program work? board member training opportunities board members June 30), but GAVEL Training (face-to-face or SBU) By participating in ASBSD activities, training have attended and completed. Examples would counts for a total of three years (past, present, and opportunities and demonstrating leadership at the include taking courses online through School Board future) under Learning Opportunities. local, state and national level, board members U, or attending face to face training sessions for accumulate points to achieve awards. For each level board specific workshops or ASBSD regional events. of award, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, point totals are Points are assigned based on the learning opportunity http://asbsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017counted in three separate categories. In order to and completion of that event. 18-ALL-scoring-rubric-1.pdf qualify for any board award, some points must be LEAD: Activities in this category focus on leadership earned in all three categories. events or activities where board members take on a We describe them as ALL; ACT, LEARN, LEAD. leadership role or participate in leadership training. ACT: Activities in this category demonstrate Points are awarded for the involvement of the participation at various board functions. Examples individual in a particular office, position or training.
If the Slipper Fits... AMANDA BERG, HSD THEATRE MANAGER
The Harrisburg High School Drama Department is set to bring to life the age-old classic fairy tale: Cinderella. The story follows a young woman who was forced into a life of servitude by her evil stepmother. Living for and obeying every command of her stepmother and stepsisters, the story follows Cinderella as she breaks away from the shackles of her step-family, and searches for something more meaningful: love. Besides the beautifully challenging choreography,
the heartwarming story, and a little bit of magic, the audience will also enjoy the all too familiar, toetapping songs: “Impossible”, “Ten Minutes Ago”, and “In My Own Little Corner”. The curtain will open on this beloved classic December 7, 8, and 9 at 7:00 PM in the HHS PAC. Tickets are available at www.harrisburgpac.com. All tickets are reserved seating, so the sooner you purchase your tickets, the better! Please remember that tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!!!
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Harrisburg Blazes a New Trail for Students TRAVIS LAPE, HSD INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
It is an exciting time for learners in Harrisburg as the district gears up to launch the first Early College in the state of South Dakota at the start of 2nd semester. Harrisburg will join other schools in the country who have started to think differently about providing opportunities for their learners. Many schools in our state offer college classes through dual credit, with most courses taking place as an online format. The Early College model is different in that the district will offer courses that may not be otherwise accessible to students. Professors will teach on the HHS campus – another unique feature of the program. The district is working with the Board of Regents, University Center, and Southeast Tech to create learning pathways that will give learners a taste of various areas of study. On top of the course work, learners will have internship opportunities to give them an authentic experience related to their degree or career areas of interest. This opportunity will be at no cost to the learners. The district receives state aid for each learner in our district. Because these learners will not be taught by teachers already on staff, the district will be able to use state aid to help take care of the cost of tuition and books. Who is eligible for Early College?
Harrisburg students can enter Early College once they reach the district’s graduation requirement of 24 credits. Harrisburg’s Early College will follow a similar model to those found across the country in over 300 high schools. The goal, whenever possible, is to bring professors from the post-secondary schools to teach on the Harrisburg campus. If professors’ schedules don’t allow them to come to Harrisburg, students will have opportunities to take courses on campus at the University Center/Southeast Technical Institute. The district is being very purposeful when selecting courses that our Early College will offer. The goal is for courses to be transferable to all six SD public institutions, as well as count towards their major. Too often learners take courses thinking they can go towards their area of study, only to have them count as electives. The district is working hard to ensure that does not happen to our learners, and inform students of any courses where this may be the case. Why Early College? Our mission in the Harrisburg School District is to optimize student potential through the pursuit of educational excellence in partnership with the community. To do that, the district needed to look at offering learning opportunities for our seniors who are reaching the minimum graduation requirements by the beginning of their senior year. The conversation of how to best serve learners who reach the mandated
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credits before the end of their senior year has been ongoing for several years.
After researching what has been done in many states throughout the country to meet these learners’ needs, the conclusion was made that providing an Early College experience was a win-win for learners, the community and parents. Learners win because they will get a taste of a post-secondary environment, as well as a more in-depth chance to explore their area of interest. For parents, the win is cost savings and also having peace of mind that their child is pursuing a career that fits their long term goals before they are too far into their college experience. For the community, the win is having local students exposed to their businesses to build a relationship with them, which will hopefully entice students to come back and work in those local businesses after they graduate with a degree or certification. With the growing cost of college, it is time for high school and post-secondary schools to get creative in helping students and their families. The chart below is from the Board of Regents website for the 2017-18 academic year:
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Home for the Holidays
Festive Tips to Set a Holiday Mood at Home
(STATEPOINT) It’s the most festive time of the year. Be sure to fill your home with the classic scents, sounds and sights of the holiday season in the following ways.
1. Start a Holiday Cookie Tradition. Bring the family together by baking cookies. Not only will it fill the home with a scrumptious aroma, it’s a fun activity that can involve everyone. Let kids get creative and decorate their own batch. In the spirit of giving, make some extras to share with friends, neighbors, teachers, coworkers and more.
2. Sing carols. Carol from the comfort of home. To experience a sense of community, organize an at-home holiday sing-along. An elegant, compact digital piano such as Casio’s Privia PX-770 is great for this seasonal tradition. Record your performances for posterity using its two-track MIDI recorder.
3. Display greetings. For a festive feel, creatively decorate your home using your holiday cards with greetings from loved ones. String cards together and hang them in the doorway, decorate the fridge or display them on the mantle.
4. Get into the spirit. Frosty pine, sugar cookies, cinnamon and more. Fill your home with the spirit of
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the holidays using essential oils and candles of classic holiday scents. Or, keep it natural and boil cinnamon sticks with orange and cloves. 5. Enjoy your favorite flicks. From classic dramas to contemporary comedies, the holiday genre is eclectic. Set up a home theater and enjoy your favorite films
with some hot chocolate under a cozy blanket. To get an upgraded movie theater-like experience at home, check out the projectors from Casio’s LampFree lineup, which offer reliable, brilliant images. At your next holiday party, consider projecting movies silently while playing holiday music for an extra boost of cheer.
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3 Tigers Become National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Congratulations to our three National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists from HHS, Rilyn Fox, Matthew Harris and Benjamin Menke. These young men were in the top 16,000 students who took the PSAT test and are now eligible to win a National Merit Scholarship based on their applications. Congratulations to you all, and best of luck in the finals. #TigerProud
New Year, New Itinerary
New Schedule Accommodates More Time for Learning JESSARAE KLATT
This year, Harrisburg High School decided to try something new. Mr. Rollinger, principal, school counselor, Mrs. Bigge, along with the help of high school Dean of Students, Mrs. Bass, took part in creating the school’s new T.I.G.E.R schedule. Students now not only look at their week as a Monday through Friday system but also as a T.I.G.E.R. system. Each day is represented by a letter; most of the time, the letters do not coordinate to a specific day. If Monday is a “T” day and there is no school on Friday, then instead of going back to a “T” day on the next Monday, the letters will continue as they left off on Thursday. Therefore, Monday would be an “R” day. The T.I.G.E.R schedule was designed to make sure that no work gets pushed back or skipped because of events like snow days, holidays, and assemblies. Another perk to the new schedule is known as a block day. Within each five-day rotation, there are two block days; one on “I” days and the other on “G” days. These days were created to enable students to spend more time in class to complete work such as labs, large assignments, collaborative activities, and tests. On a block day where students do not participate in all of their classes, the ones that they do attend are eightysix minutes long. Then, on the second block day in the rotation, students go to the remainder of their classes. On the flip side, each T, E, R class is only forty-three minutes long. Mrs. Bigge stated, “We incorporated the equivalent to missing two days of classes. Every day we come to school, it is either a T, I, G, E, or R day. If we miss a day of school, we pick back up where we left off from the previous day.” Like every new idea that has never been tried before, there were a few obstacles during the creation of the schedule. Mrs. Bigge mentioned that when students request a schedule change, it is a bit more difficult. She also explained the drawbacks of the new schedule: “One downfall would be that it can cause some confusion to students and staff about what day it is. In order to help with that, we announce the day every morning on the announcements and broadcast it on our TVs that are dispersed throughout the school.” Though we are not far into the school year, the feedback from both students and staff regarding the new schedule have been positive.
Rilyn Fox, Matthew Harris and Benjamin Menke will move on to compete for National Merit Scholarships.
Chop! Chop!
A Recipe Just In Time for the Holidays DEB ROMBOUGH
In Culinary Arts class at HHS, students continually work on knife cuts. That’s because, everything we do in Culinary Arts/ Prostart needs to work toward and meet industry standards. So far this year, we have focused on large and small dice, chiffonade, mince, julienne, batonnet and fine julienne. It definitely takes time and practice… and we are a work in progress. Students are always critiquing their work and finding ways to improve and/or challenge themselves. Each student also is working on an e-portfolio to showcase their work in the course. In addition, our Mise en place is always a focus. This means “everything in its place” and the goal is to be an organized, prepared chef. Plating and presentation is another important consideration and it is essential that food that is served be appealing and the proper temperature.
apple slices. Garnish & Serve. Source: Yummy Addiction.com Adapted by: Deb Rombough, Harrisburg High School Culinary Arts I / Prostart, 2017
Students prep their salad using their new-found chopping skills.
With the holiday season upon us, here’s a, appetizer recipe that was made to practice all of the considerations techniques learned in class.
Cranberry Chicken Salad DIRECTIONS: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, dried cranberries, pecans and celery. In another small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and curry powder. Add salt and pepper to taste (optional). Pour over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Serve chicken salad on
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Blair Slaughter, Nick Feldman, Karter Lien, Adam Erickson, Cale Murphy, Payton Marquardt, Nick Hoyt, Chase Altenburg, Andy Kleinjan, Scott Langerock, and Mike Franken take a stop from the action for a quick pic.
Boys Basketball Jumps at Chance to Help a Neighbor SYDNEY ALTENBURG
The Harrisburg Boys’ Basketball team has worked hard this off season to reach the goals they set for this year. Their goals include the following: ranking in the top three of the ESD conference by the end of the season, hosting a play-off game in the new Sweet 16 post season playoffs, earning a spot in the state tournament, and playing in the last game of the basketball season on Saturday night at the state tournament. To accomplish these goals, Coach Langerock explained that his players, “are in the weight room 4 days a week from
April 1- Nov. 20. They are in the gym with workouts 2-3 mornings a week all off season; many of them also commit to AAU teams.” Not only do the players improve fundamentally, but also, they take time during the off season to grow as a team. The Tigers get involved in many activities outside of the gym, whether it’s having a team dinner or giving back to the community. Some players coach youth traveling teams, Big Sioux teams, or flag football teams. The squad even donated to causes such as Samaritans Feet for Hurricane Harvey Relief. One of their most recent acts of kindness happened
in Mike and Cindy Franken’s yard this fall. A few players donated their time to rake up leaves for the Franken’s lawn. Nick Hoyt explained, “We did it to just give back to the community and to help someone in need. Mike was unable to do it himself, so we were more than happy to help.” The Tigers think it is important to give back because people in the community do so much for them. Come support your local Harrisburg Tigers in Harrisburg on November 12; they take on the Pierre Governors for their first game of the season.
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Tigers Take on State - Can You Dig It?
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The Lady Tigers celebrate a AA state victory in a very late night win over Rapid City Stevens. KENNEDY LEIN
The Harrisburg Tigers prove that they will “just do it...again,” as their season
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motto indicates. The girls traveled to Rapid City to compete in the AA State Tournament on November 16-
18. On their first day of competition, the Tigers faced the O’Gorman Knights. They beat their opponent in four sets to continue onto the semi-finals where they played Watertown. The team showed their hunger for a state title and took out the Arrows in five sets to move onto the state championship game. After a very tiresome delay, the Tigers took on Rapid City Stevens. After dominating the first set, the Tigers took the lead 1-0. Stevens came back in the second set and took down Harrisburg to tie the match at 1-1. The Tigers showed their dominance in the final two sets, winning 3 sets to 1, taking the state title, and becoming back-toback state champions. Before that, the Tigers defeated Brookings in the state qualifying match on, November 9. The Harrisburg Tigers finished their regular season play 19-1, heading to state with the number one seed, and determined to win the state championship once again.
The Harrisburg Tigers experienced one loss throughout their regular season; however, they do not let this one loss define them as they keep their positive attitudes at 100%. Both coaches and athletes take away many positives from this incredible season the Tigers experienced. Coach Ronette Costain describes her coaching style as competitive and passionate. Costain sets an example for every coach that is competing against her team with her coaching style and her personality that is driven to dominate. Avery Thorson, Tigers’ senior setter, tells about her season: “I think we are having an exceptional season so far; we are doing a good job at staying focused in practices so when we get to game time, we are ready to play!” The Harrisburg Tigers once again prove themselves year
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The Tiger football team battled a season of injury and illness to earn a spot at the Dakota Dome in a dual with Pierre for the state title. Car after car with “44 plates” zipped
down I-29 towards the dome immediately after school to begin celebrating. Droves of Tigers descended upon Vermillion, gathering for pre-game festivities in restaurants all over town prior to the game. A friendly chant between two distinguishable masses of green-
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A nail-biter of a game was enjoyed by all.
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after year, not stopping until they achieve another win for their school. Over the years, Harrisburg has graduated many talented athletes to reputable colleges, but the Tigers also tend to gain new, skilled players every year, as well. With workout programs in the summer and also during the school year, Harrisburg athletes constantly work to get better in the sport they love. “I am proud of the very strong Tiger Volleyball program we have developed here at Harrisburg. It has become a Harrisburg tradition that took years to build,” says Coach Costain, when asked about her biggest accomplishment during her coaching career as a Tiger. The Harrisburg Volleyball program is just an added bonus under all the dedicated coaching staff and the effort Costain’s players put into every game and practice. Thorson explained what it is like to be a studentathlete and what it takes to become successful in both: “The typical year for a student athlete has a lot to do with time management. During school, I make sure I am as productive as possible so after school I can focus on practices and games instead of worry about my homework. I think being a student-athlete is a time commitment, but if you are playing the sport you love, it is worth it.” The Harrisburg Tigers plan to bring home many more victories in their extra-curricular activities further in the future. The Tigers Volleyball program will always live on, bringing in new talent each season. It is definitely easy to say that the Harrisburg Tigers have way too much talent to pass up, surprising us every year with their roaring abilities.
shirted Governors and maroon and gold donned Tiger fans broke out at the Old Lumber Company Bar and Grill: “We got spirit, yes we do! We got spirit! How ‘bout you!?” Harrisburg students, parents and community members then filtered into the dome. Decked out in state t-shirts and twirling touchdown towels, the fans raised the roof with their cheers of support for the team. There is nothing quite like the experience of sitting together as a community in support of your local hometown team. “Being part of the really amazing positive crowd support was incredible!” Mrs. Renee Rebnord, longtime staff member of HHS said of her front-row view of the game. “To be part of all of the cheering and community spirit was just one more reason that I am SO proud to be a TIGER!!!!” Rox Bicknase, 26 year HSD staff member and avid Tiger fan said. Even with the huge support of fans, a loss is hard to take. Both Tim VerMulm (Class of 1986) and Ryan Harris (Class of 1996) can relate. Both VerMulm and Harris were on championship winning and state runner-up teams - Mr. VerMulm in the 1984 State 11B Football Champion Team, and the 1985 State 11B Runner-Up Team; Mr. Harris on the 1993 11B State Champion Team and the 1994 and 1995 11B RunnerUp Teams. “There are lessons to be learned from both perspectives- a lot of second guessing when you aren’t the winner, but it doesn’t define you,” VerMulm said. “That feeling sucks,” Harris says, “Been in that position twice…what now seems like forever ago and still to this day remember what the disappointment felt like. Having also been fortunate enough to be on the winning side once with a great group of teammates and coaches, I feel for those kids that worked so hard and fought through the season’s adversity and didn’t get to experience that feeling. In the end, the kids played their hearts out and left it all on the field. They should hold their heads high for being part of two 11AA runner-up teams.” Although the outcome might not have been what the team wanted, their fans are #TigerProud nonetheless.
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National Honor Society (NHS) is a group that recognizes high school students who are outstanding in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Officially founded in 1921, NHS currently has over one million students involved from the United States and Canada, as well as many U.S. territories. According to the National Honor Society website, “Four main purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.” National Honor Society has high requirements, but it has even greater benefits. Requirements for this prestigious honor include the following: must be a sophomore, junior, or senior; hold a 3.75 GPA; volunteer without compensation; be resourceful; contribute ideas; solve problems; and exhibit good character. When asked about the requirements, Landon Zavesky, the treasurer of NHS, stated, “The National Honor Society centers itself around the pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service; thus, to be admitted into the society, an applicant must fulfill each of said pillars. Generally - barring any major character flaws - the most difficult pillar to fulfill is scholarship, with the organization requiring a 3.75 GPA for consideration.” It narrows down the possible candidates significantly by having these requirements; thus, NHS takes only the highest of achievers, so students need to work hard in their academics in order to be considered for membership. Members receive many benefits from participating in NHS including completing service projects and attending meetings. Officers organize service projects and school events, such as the Veterans Day Program and the NHS Induction Ceremony. These service projects teach many lessons that will benefit students later in life. When asked about the benefits generated as an active member, Landon Zavesky lists the following: academic recognition on college applications, a drive to perform service rather than only tolerating volunteerism, and development of organizational and leadership abilities because all members are required to organize their own service project. Landon ended his statement with this: “Of the many things I, myself, have learned during my membership in NHS, the organizational ability stands as the most significant.” These show the major benefits that will help students in both college
and the real world. This year 32 new members were inducted. We congratulate them on their achievements! RyleeAnn Andre Megan Brown Kallee Bushfield Hannah Disbrow Jasmine Doell Kaitlin Gross Justin Hirschkorn Kaylie Jucht Kendall Larson Emma Malcom Hallie Mertz Luke Morris Tess Oberg Ashley O’Connor Pierce Okken Emily Olson
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Girls Cross Country State Competition
Volleyball
Team - 13th Place
State Competition
Jose Boyd —49th Place Kayden Schwebke —51st Place Austyn Smithback—68th Place Charolett Souter —69th Place
1st Place ESD Conference 1st Place
Allison Preator —84th Place
ESD All Conference
Kyra Hoffer —94th Place
Rachel Nelson
Brooke Ulrickson —97th Place
Avery Thorson
ESD Conference Team - 6th Place Austyn Smithback—20th Place Boyd, Jose—25th Place Kayden Schwebke —29th Place Charolett Souter —30th Place Allison Preator —48th Place Brooke Ulrickson —52nd Place Ashley Jucht —53rd Place Kyra Hoffer —54th Place
Madison Wassink ESD All Conference Honorable Mention Carlie Fikse Academic All State HHS Volleyball Team Avery Thorson Madison Wassink Carlie Fikse Rachel Nelson Meghan Krull Ashlee Cain Kennedy Pirlet
Girls Softball All-ESD Team Audra Nickel Jaylee Stack Libby Miller
All State 1st Team Avery Thorson Madison Wassink All State 2nd Team Rachel Nelson All Tournament Team - State Avery Thorson
Class A All State
Madison Wassink
Magenta Hammond
Meghan Krull
Libby Miller All Tournament Team
All Star Games Avery Thorson
Boys Soccer ESD Conference
Girls Tennis State Competition Team - 8th Place Sydney Rott Flight One 5th Place Hannah Markman Flight Three 3rd Place Zoe Donelan Flight Four 6th Place Hannah Hatch Flight Five Consolation Runner-Up Emma Rangel Flight Six Consolation Runner-Up Rott/Donelan Flight One Doubles Consolation Champions ESD Conference Team - 4th Place Sydney Rott Flight One Champion Hannah Markman Flight Three Runner-Up Zoe Donelan Flight Four Runner-Up Hannah Hatch Flight Five 4th Place Emma Rangel Flight Six Consolation Champion Rott/Donelan Flight One Doubles Consolation Champions Markman/Brooke Harmer Flight Two Doubles 4th Place All Conference Sydney Rott Hannah Markman Zoe Donelan Academic All State Hannah Markman Sydney Rott
9th Place All Conference Andrew Tiede
Boys Cross Country State Competition Team - 8th Place Parker Fitzgerald—42nd Place Tanner Kihne —43rd Place Ryan Ptak—47th Place Pierce Okken —49th Place Michael Spader —57th Place Josh Krull —63rd Place Evan Papka —66th Place
ESD Conference Team - 2nd Place Parker Fitzgerald—4th Place Ryan Ptak—12th Place Pierce Okken —13th Place Tanner Kihne —17th Place Michael Spader —18th Place Soren Weeg—24th Place Ben Olson —42nd Place Nick Wipf —47th Place Academic All State Evan Papka Nate Papka
Magenta Hammond
Madison Wassink
Shelby Brodkorb
All Star Games - Alternate
Tevan Bryant
Rachel Nelson
Pierce Okken
Carlie Fikse
Ryan Ptak
All-ESD Team Magenta Hammond
ESD All Conference Parker Fitzgerald
at season,Tigers!
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ngratulate our student competitors mpetitively and academically.
Academics
National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Choir
Boys Golf
Benjamin Menke
Central/North Central ACDA Honors Choir
Matthew Harris
Abigail Beaumont
State Competition 10th Place Will Allen 35th Place (Tie) Drew Reiner 35th Place (Tie) Karter Lein 39th Place Gavin Hatch 53rd Place Jackson Schroeppel 58th Place (Tie) Anthony Lanier 58th Place (Tie)
Rilyn Fox
Anna Yee
ESD Conference Team - 3rd Place Karter Lein 4th Place Jackson Schroeppel 11th Place (Tie) Will Allen 11th Place (Tie) Gavin Hatch 16th Place Anthony Lanier 19th Place Academic All State Anthony Lanier Drew Reiner
Asher Hake Britta Larson
Competitive Cheer State Competition 3rd Place ESD Conference 3rd Place
Claire McElroy
Grace Starr
Tanner Kippes
Katherine Doubledee
Sam Loos
Katy Larson
Cole Teigen
Rachel Roach
Logan Warzecha
Samantha Thomson
Academic All State Jaci Pieters
South Dakota ACDA Honors Choir
Lauren VanHolland
Abigail Beaumont Brooklyn Salzwedel Grace Starr Meghan Hanson
Katrina Keuser
All Conference
Lindsay Farrell
Jackson Schroppel
ESD All Conference
Karter Lein
Lindsay Farrell
Will Allen
Second Team All State
Jack Anderson Tanner Kippes Sam Loos Cole Teigen Logan Warzecha
Siri Larson Sydney Hieb
Marching Band
Academic All State
Finals/5th Overall
Anthony Lanier
Mac Mertz
Drew Reiner
Maddie Souter
Sydney Halling
All Conference
Samantha Thomson
Marching Band: Starfest
Olga Silchuk
Hunter Headlee
Rachel Roach
Lindsay Farrell
Megan White
Honorable Mention All State
Natalie Pepper
State AA Golf Academic All-State
Maddy Deetz
1st Place (Tie)
Jack Anderson
Sydney Hieb
Academic All State
ESD Conference
Gannon Cauwels
Isabelle Trainor
7th Place
State Runner Up
All State
Siri Larson
ESD Team Record
State Competition
Erica Starr
All State
Girls Soccer
Football
Pursuit of Excellence 2nd in Class Youth in Music Award 4th in Class
Competitive Dance State Competition 5th Place ESD Conference 3rd Place All State Gabrielle VanVeldhuizen
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HOSA Happenings HUNTER CHEAR
As the school year goes by HOSA activities come and go as state events have been chosen. Our members have selected their state events and can begin working on their team events or studying for their individual online tests. Our HOSA week, which was October 30th through November 3rd, consisted of having an all member breakfast where members brought in any breakfast food and gathered together for conversation and social time before school. The officers decorated the school nurse’s office with streamers, balloons, and goodies for Thank You Thursday. Harrisburg HOSA will also have another week dedicated to HOSA next semester which will include a variety of different activities along with a Cold Stone ice cream fundraiser during school hours. ANDREW SNYDER
HOSA - Future Health Professionals is an organization dedicated to students that have a desire to go into the medical field later in their lives. According to Lisa Cardillo, one of the advisors to the organization, “[This year] we will continue to host Science Saturdays ... guest speakers, HOSA week in November, our state showcase in March, and the state competition in April.” Additionally, the Harrisburg HOSA chapter is beginning a new activity this year: HOSA Night, a biannual night spent bonding with fellow members. This year, HOSA is planning on spending the first HOSA Night at a haunted corn maze while many
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students are pushing for the second HOSA Night to be a lock-in, much to the dismay of the advisors. Alongside the enjoyment and work experiences created from these activities, placing in one of the over fifty events in the state competition will even allow competitors to travel to and compete in the international competition in Dallas, Texas, this coming summer. According to Kelsi Snyder, the president of both the local and state HOSA chapters, “I’ve gotten to go to Nashville, Anaheim, and Orlando. All three have been a blast, and I’ve gotten to make lifelong friends through these trips.” Moreover, participating in enough of these exciting activities and competitions will earn a varsity letter. While there are many exciting activities to take part in, HOSA isn’t a very large time commitment. Meetings take place for about an hour once a month, so it works well for students with busy schedules.
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As an advisor for the organization, Cardillo states “We take the approach that it is a student-led organization.” With this considered, HOSA members can decide the direction they want to take; this leads to a very engaging environment for the students, as well as allows for many more activities that interest them. As HOSA is a continuously growing organization, Snyder added, “The number of members has increased every year as more and more schools begin a chapter.” HOSA is very beneficial experience that every student should consider whether they have plans to go into the medical field or not, as it gives helpful career and life experiences to students regardless of their career path.
The local HOSA officers are planning more activities that involve the organization as a whole from HOSA nights to guest speakers. This will allow for more points to be gained in order for our members to varsity letter. The next Science Saturday be December 2nd from 9 am-noon. For the registration and information on cost, please see the HOSA link on the High School page of the school website or contact Sarah.k.Brink@k12. sd.us. To keep updated with what is happening follow our Twitter page @HarrisburgHOSA and our Instagram account @Harrisburg_HOSA
HOSA students Nori Batoon, Sophia Schmaltz and Matthew VerMulm work with elementary students to learn about the properties of slime at a very spooky Science Saturday in October.
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The HHS Debate Team pauses between rounds for a picture at the Minneapple Debate Tournament in Apple Valley, MN.
You Can’t Argue, HHS Tiger Debate Off to a Grrrrrreat Start to the Season KIP MCKEE
The Harrisburg Debate Team started its season on October 31st this year and the results have been scary good so far! The team has had forty students compete at seven tournaments in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, and Minneapolis. The big winners so far have been the freshman team of Grace Anderson and Ava Serfling Bennett with four tournament championships already this season. Their biggest win of the season was the novice division of the Minneapple tournament where they went 9-0 and also finished as the top ranked speakers of the tournament. A number of other novice teams have gone undefeated at tournaments this fall including; Parker Cole and Neil Peltier, Connor Senst and Caden
Schoffelman, and RyleeAnn Andre and Regan Yseth. The varsity debaters have also been hard at work the team of Landon Dinger and Hayden Cole making the double octo-finals round in Minneapolis and placing third at the Aberdeen Central Golden Eagle Cup. The HHS team placed second in public forum sweepstakes, finishing behind Eagan, MN, but ahead of The Blake School of St Paul, Apple Valley HS, Strake Jesuit from Houston, TX, and West Des Moines Valley HS. The team had a great day at the Mitchell High School George McGovern Invitational. The team placed first in the Efficiency Sweepstakes category and was led by the first-place varsity public forum team of Hayden Cole and Landon Dinger. The Tigers also had two undefeated team in the novice public forum
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The team finishes the first semester with tournaments at Lennox, Brookings, and a return trip to Minneapolis. The November topic had the team debating the merits of universal background checks for firearms and in December the team researched whether college athletes should be paid. The team will conclude its main season in February with back-to-back tournaments in Harrisburg, including the annual invitational tournament and this year’s national qualifying tournament.
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Library 2.0 BROOKLYN TERVEEN
Technology is becoming more present in our world as we know it; in the same way, local libraries are becoming more tech-based every day. Our own Harrisburg High library is centered around technology in many ways. Mrs. Langerock, the school librarian, and Mrs. Dancsisin, the librarian aid, agree that libraries have drastically changed over the years. They state, “Technology plays a huge role in shaping our library. One of the most drastic changes has been the way technology has influenced the delivery of information. The digital age has enabled readers to search our catalog online and view books by genre, reading level, or author. We also have an online library of audio and ebooks for students to access. Our website highlights research tools that are exclusively online for staff and students.” Our own library and many other libraries around us are evolving and becoming technology based. The library, however, had maintained its main task of providing free access to information. In reality, libraries are becoming more important throughout time. Mrs. Langerock and Mrs. Dancsisin explain, “The future role of a librarian will be more crucial than ever as a result of the sheer volume and speed that information is released and made accessible. Librarians will play an integral role in educating students on how to sift through information and decipher what is credible versus fake news.” In upcoming years, the typical duties of our library staff will adjust as well. The Harrisburg High School librarians continue to explain the following: “The space of a library is also changing, as many libraries are shifting from a quiet reading space to
more of an interactive, hands-on learning environment with makerspace and integration of technology to support cooperative learning strategies.” New handson learning spaces benefit the libraries’ populace; all types of learners are always welcomed into the library spaces. These new changes that are happening in
libraries continue to attract more people than ever and the need for libraries is projected to keep growing. Lauren Volk and Jerod Myott tap into technology in the HHS Library.
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Heroes Among Us LISA M NORRIS
Endeavor Elementary paid tribute to the men and women who have served and are serving our country. Happy Veteran’s Day! You are a hero! You are a Patriot! You are an example! You are a role model! YOU made a difference! Thanks to Mrs. Wagner for arranging a wonderful day for our Veterans. They were welcomed
by the Student Council, and given a special name tag. They were also given a free lunch, compliments of the Harrisburg School District. Students were able to share a special lunch and make a memory with their Veteran guest. Some of the classes had a program or had Veteran’s share with students in their classroom. It was a wonderful day for everyone. It is our privilege to honor you!
Endeavor students had veterans close to their hearts join them for a meal at Endeavor Elementary on Friday, November 10th.
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Brooklynn Gross: Rising Star LISA M NORRIS
Harrisburg High School senior, author, and all around amazing young woman came to Team Norris to share “Healthy Life Style” ideas. She will be coming over the next six weeks to share different aspects of the program. Brooklynn had attended a “Teens as Teachers” program through the FCCLA, and is
sharing activities with the team. She is going to be an outstanding educator some day! Thanks for sharing
with Team Norris Brooklynn, we can’t wait to learn more! You are a rising star!
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“Q” and “U” Get Married LISA M NORRIS
Today was one of my FAVORITE days at Endeavor Elementary! Miss Olson and her class celebrated the marriage of “Q” and “U”! They were able to go to several classrooms and share the happy occasion! Students went into classes, dressed in their fanciest wedding attire and shared a song! The class had cake and a celebration as well. It was a joyous occasion! Happy Wedding Day!
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HHS Senior Brooklyn Gross teaches Endeavor students about living a healthy lifestyle.
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Exploring Beyond the Curriculum in 2nd Grade AMY MILLER, RONDA SAMUELSON, AND JODY HOLT
Welcome to the Holiday Season from the Explorer Elementary 2nd Graders! We would like to take a few moments of your time and share what we have been up to! We started off the month of NOVEMBER by participating in the United Way’s “COINS FOR KIDS,” campaign. Students from around Sioux Falls filled small containers with coins to be donated. The money collected is used to buy books for children in our area. Learning to read and about our community (as you may suspect) are some of the most important things we learn in 2nd grade, so we feel that this program is a wonderful fit for our students. So far, this program has allowed for more than 8,000 books to be given to children in need in our immediate area. Now that is something to have some TIGER PRIDE about! Speaking of TIGER PRIDE, Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Samuelson, and Mrs. Miller, could not have been more proud of the students when they performed at the Explorer Elementary Veteran’s Day Ceremony. The students sang beautifully and did a wonderful job with their choreography. More importantly, they learned why they should thank and honor the men and women that have chosen to serve our great country. As one of the students wrote in her letter to a Veteran, “We would not have any of this without you.” Now doesn’t that just say it all. Our November fun will culminate with a celebration of thanks. We will invite our loved ones to come and be our audience at our annual presentation, “The ABC’s of Thanksgiving.” Our 2nd grade friends have been busy illustrating and practicing their parts. Traditional construction paper costumes have even been made. It is always a wonderful way to share all we have learned about the holiday of Thanksgiving and usher in the season of giving. Isn’t that beautiful? Isn’t this what we should be learning about? First, we learn about all we have to be thankful for and then we
learn that is more wonderful to give than to receive. We have a lot to be thankful for here at Explorer. We hope you do too.
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Visual Happenings at Horizon Elementary KATHLEEN FESLER
What a great start to the year in the exciting world of the Horizon Visual Arts! Your students have been busy learning about how art can build a school community through projects that ask each student to contribute their own style and talent to a group art piece. This year they have created a mural based on the work of Wassily Kandinsky that focuses on how variety and unity together can make beautiful things. They have also participated in the Kindness Rocks Project. For this, each student created a rock that reflected friendship,
citizenship, positivity, or happiness to them and then placed it outside the school to inspire kindness and joy in others. This year, students have also started working through the Elements and Principals of Design and are experimenting with lots of different art tools. We are connecting art to our society, history, literature, emotions, and interests. They are learning that even though everyone sees and creates art differently, we can all grow through patient practice and appreciation of the visual world around us.
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Happy Days in Harrisburg 50 Days of Learning
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On November 7th, Journey Elementary Kindergarteners celebrated the 50th day of school. Students celebrated in style with ponytails, scarves, rolled jeans, leather jackets, and of course- poodle skirts! Throughout the day, students found and wrote numbers 1-50 hidden around the room. Kindergarteners learned the handjive dance during a mini sock-hop while enjoying fabulous 50’s music. We ended the day celebrating our 50 days of learning with a root beer float treat.
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On November 7th, the first graders celebrated the 50th day of school with a blast to the past to the 1950s! The students were encouraged to dress up in 50s attire, which included poodle skirts, leather jackets, saddle shoes, and jeans. It was a fun day, filled with activities centered around the number 50 and the 1950s era. Some activities we did include making the perfect root beer float (complete with whipped cream & a cherry on top!), learning about popular things in the 1950s (and researching them ourselves!), working with the number 50 in a variety of ways, timing ourselves for 50 seconds doing different activities, and ending the day with a sock hop, complete with popular hits from the 1950s! Learning about the 50s was “no sweat” with all the 1st grade “cool cats”! Check out some pictures to see our great costumes & special events!
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Red Ribbon Week Making Good Choices The 2nd grade classes at Liberty had the opportunity to hear a presentation about making wise choices and staying drug free during Red Ribbon Week. They heard about the difference between drugs and medicines and how important it is to make wise choices at their age and just say NO! Many students put
on tactical raid vests and handcuffs to see what equipment the police officers use. The students were given coloring books and comic books that reinforced the staying drug free message. It was a great lesson for our students to hear and understand what Red Ribbon Week is all about.
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Liberty second graders learn about police gear during Red Ribbon Week.
The 2nd grade classes at Liberty were able to adopt two classrooms in the Houston, Texas area that were devastated by Hurricane Harvey. We collected over $550 from our families and were able to purchase school supplies for one of
teaches. We are so proud of our students and families for blessing these schools. We have a fantastic community that is willing to model to our students what it looks like to serve others. Thank you Liberty 2nd grade families!!
Harrisburg Students Give to Adopted Classrooms in Texas the classrooms to replace everything that they lost in the hurricane. The second classroom was a counselor at an elementary school. We purchased 18 books for her classroom so that she could better serve the students she
Students display all of the materials they collected for two adopted classrooms in the Houston area to help replace school supplies lost during Hurricane Harvey.
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Liberty 2nd Graders Talk Turkey In preparation for Thanksgiving, we often give thanks for the many blessings in our life, spend time with family and friends, and indulge in the delicious foods of a Thanksgiving feast. This year Liberty Second Grade students have done just that and more. They learned about the First Thanksgiving, life as a Pilgrim and Native American, and the voyage on the Mayflower. They also discussed the differences in a Thanksgiving meal in 1621 and today. Second Grade students performed a play titled “The ABC’s of the First Thanksgiving” for their parents describing all the important facts they learned about our Thanksgiving holiday. Each year, Liberty Second Grade students work on informative writing skills during Thanksgiving by sharing a number of “How To” writings. **Please note: Students work is unedited.** How To Convince Your Mom To Make Pizza For Thanksgiving, By Macey N. First, I will ask my mom if she wold make pizza instend of trke. She laughed and said no, you know we have trke for Thanksgiving. Mom don’t you remebr how good pizza taste. It has hot peproni and reale good chese. The way I descibed it to her made her think we should have pizza for Thanksgiving. How To Disguise A Turkey, By Rachel W. First I’ll make a costume for the turkey. I have to dress it up as a dog so my mom and dad won’t eat it. It will have short black ears. The body will have black ponts on his belly. The tail will be black and white. Mom and dad were so impresed that they let him live at are home. How To Make A Turkey Your Pet, By Faith W. First, catch a good good Turkey in a field or a forest. If you want a Wild Turkey, then catch one in a field. At the beginning get a cage so the tukey won’t run off. Then get hunnting gear so the Turkey won’t bite you. Then get the Turkey and put it in the cage. Finally get the turkey toys at a pet store. You can find the toys in the cat or dog lane. Don’t forget the bird food. Now you can be happy with your pet Turkey. How To Convince Your Mom To Make Pizza For Thanksgiving, By CJ S. First I would sale the turkey. Now that we don’t have any turkey, I will ask my mom to make pizza for Thanksgiving dimer. I love pizza because it has olives, homemade crust, savsage, and cheese. It also has a lot of tasty vegetablesles. It’s making me hungry jost writing about it. Maybe my mom will love pizza as mush as me. The end. How To Help A Turkey Escape From
Thanksgiving Dinner, By Greyson A. First, my mom will try to find a turkey. Then, I will hide it in a tree. After that, I will put a muzzle on the turkey so, my mom will not hear him. After that, I will dress up as a turkey and run away. Finally I will hid with the turkey, it will never get cooked for Thanksgiving dinner ever again. How to Make A Pumpkin Pie, By Paxton O. I make a pumpkin pie whith my mom. I can make a pumpkin pie buy my seff. I make the crust , the crust is made out of dough. I get the pumpkin. I cut it open and pot it in the crust. Pumpkin pie is the best. How To Disguise My Turkey, By Jake D. First I will buy a Army costume. I will put it on my turkey and make it look like a real army man. Next, I will get the turkey in the car and drive it to a faraway place. Then I will let it go and let it be free again. Last I will go back home tell my mom what happened to the turkey. My mom might say what. The turkey said Thank you. It will be funny to not have a turkey for dinner. It will be fun to have something else for dinner. I will ask for mac and cheese. How to Disguise My Turkey, By Ashlyn B. First, It was Halloween night. I got a turkey as a surprise. My mom said we are going to eat it. I said no cuz I loved her I loved her so much I name her Diana. My mom said we are going to eat Diana no madr what my mom snapper. But can we go trick or treating with Diana I asked Yes said mom but Diana dos not have a costume. Mom said I will make her one. I said I made her a apple a red apple. Then we whent trick or teating. We got lots of candy. When we got home we carved a pumpkin. My mom said we are not go to eat the turkey. So we made a pizza. Then it was night time. Then me and Diana went to sleep we had a pillow fight. It was fun! How to Disguise My Turkey, By Kaylee T. First I whould make a list so I cood get a disguise. This is what I need to get cotton balls, cheer suit, glul and a cheer bow. Next, I whould get glitter and the other stuff. I will make the turkey a cheerletter. My mom will never know that the cheerletter is the turkey. Then after Tanksgiving I confest that I took the turkey and my mom and dad where laughing. I asked them wy they were laughing and thay said you didn’t name the turkey anething so I want you to name the turkey so we can eat the turkey. I hard mad music in my head I said I want to name it Lolo. Then my mom and dad saud time to eat the turkey and the turkey said I love my life. The end
How To Disguise My Turkey, By Lily Q. This is the story of how you disguise your turkey. I love to dance so I am going to put my turkey in a dress it is going to be so pretty. First, I will go to Target and get the stuff I need . These are the things I will need glitter glue a hat cotton balls then I will go home and go in my room and get my scissors and I will make the costume then I will go to a barn and grab the turkey and I will dress my turkey in the dress it is going to be so pretty and I am going to name my turkey Katie thats a cute name. oh don’t leave yet Katie said thank you Lily so much for that costume it looks so pretty so now I won’t get eaten for Thanksgiving. You are the best friend ever. Maybe I’ll come visit you sometime. I ges I will get back to the barn. The end How to Make a Turkey Bark, By: Stella D. Let me tell you how to make a turkey bark! First, buy a dog. Went you get your dog make the dog bark. Then the turkey will problobly say BOCKOK! If that dosent work you get the dog treets and give it to the turkey. You only gave him one so you should give him seven more and a dish of dog food. Hill bark but will he play like a dog? Last you get a ball and play cach. And that is how you make a turkey bark. How To Help a Turkey Escape From Thanksgiving Dinner, By: Anna W. I’m going to tell you how to help a turkey escape from Thanksgiving dinner. First, you will need to find a turkey that people will hunt. Next you will need to hide it under your bed emeedetly and stay cool. Then, on Thanksgiving you will have to take the turkey to the pet store and never let it on sale After that, tech it how to play on a trapouline and flips. finley, tech it to do cartweels and headstands. How To Make a Turkey Your Pet, By: Emily C. I’m going to tell you how to make a Turkey your pet. Frist, you tell your mom you will clean her room. Then, you tell her you love her. Next, you will tell your mom that you want a pet Turkey. last, your mom might say yes. That is how to make a Turkey your pet. How To Make a Turkey Your Pet, By: Hudson H. First, I would train him. Next, I would train him for sports. then, I would give him a treat. after that, I would teach him how to sleep. then, I would wake him up. after that, I would teach him to catch a footBall. How To Convince Your Mom To Make Pizza For Thanksgiving, By: Josie B. I’m going to trechre you how to convince your mom to make pizza for Thanksgiving. First, you be good for a moth. Then, you beg your mom intil she says yes. Next, you tell your mom ware you want it from. Then, you tell
your mom you want it Delivered to your house. Fi she says NO you say OK. Then, you ask if you can pay for some of the pizza. Then, invit you grama and grapa over. Then, you spris them. last, you grama and grapa says to your mom mack pizza erey Thsgiven. and that is how you convince your mom to mack pizze for Thanksgiving! How to Cook a Turkey, By: Nolee N.
First you need to get a turkey from the store cook it for 10 minutes you neen a nife. Than you need a plat than serve it to your family.
How to Convince Your Mom to Make Pizza for Thanksgiving, By: Gannon Y.
I come out to the cichen and do pupy eyes. If she says no I’ll bring out my little brother and he’ll do pupy eyes. If she still says no I’ll dring out my sister. and shel put up a fite until she doesint put up a fite. So Ill bring out my other sister and shell beg until mom sends her to her room. Then all try something difrent. Ill tell her all cleanup after we eat pizza. Then I say Ill cook. Then Ill say it is less werk to make pizza. Then Ill cleen up the house. Finally Ill take my chances on her making pizza.
How to Make a Pumpkin Pie, By: Jersie C.
Ferts you git a hole and a spoon to misx with. Next you go to the stoor and biye sum butter. Then you put the batter and put it in the bole and misx. Last you put it in the uvin and let it cook for 55 minutes. Then you cen eat it! It is yummy.
How to Make a Pumpkin Pie,By: Chloe K.
Frist grab a bowl and role out the doe. Then put it in the dowl. Cut out apples rilly small then put it in the bowl. Next put some dow on top of the apples. Then do criskros on top. After that put it in the ovin for 5 minits. Then you have to cool it off. Last you can eat it.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie, By: Ava R.
First get pumpkin pie mix and get some mlik and some flour and stir all of it. Next get a pan and put it in the oven for 1 hour. Last get wipecream and put it on the pie and a cheery on the top and don’t forget the spinkles.
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