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June 27, 2013

by Laurie HindmanPresident Wally Hoffman of the

Eastern Pennington County Am-bulance District opened the Mon-day, June 17 meeting.

Bills totaling in the amount of $16,007.43 from May 7 - June 7were approved to be paid by theboard after Hoffman asked whoNordian Administration was. Sec-retary/Treasurer Carolynn Ander-son said, due to a error made bymedicare on a date the ambulancedistrict will have to send themoney back to Nordian Adminis-

(Editoral: Several questionsabout the Wall School and Impact

Aid program were posed to me to find the anwers to. I hope this arti-cle anwers those questions.)

The Wall School District coversapproximately 844,800 acres andof the total acreage approximately270,000 acres are within the fed-eral boundaries of the BadlandsNational Park and the Buffalo Na-tional Grasslands. Due to the largeamount of acres which have beentaken off the tax roll the FederalGovernment compensates the WallSchool District along with otherschool districts in the area withpayments called Impact Aid. TheWall School District recives com-pensation for only 46,500 acres.

According to Wikipedia, Pay-ments for Federal Property are

funded through a formula grantdesigned to offset the financial

Attorney General Marty Jackleyconfirms that the Division of Crim-inal Investigation, at the request

of the South Dakota Highway Pa-

Attorney Generals Office to reviewofficer involved shooting in Rapid City

trol and the Pennington CountySheriffs Office, is investigatingthe officer involved shooting that

occurred June 17, 2013.The incident took place nearSouth Dakota Highway 1416 and164th Avenue in rural PenningtonCounty.

The suspect, Travis Will Ross,43, has been admitted to the hos-pital for gunshot wounds.

The incident began after a call toEmergency Services Communica-tions Center of a possible intoxi-cated driver on Interstate 90.

A Pennington County Sheriff sOffice deputy located the vehicleand a pursuit ensued. Shortlythereafter, a second PenningtonCounty Sheriffs deputy and aSouth Dakota Highway Patroltrooper became involved in thepursuit.

Spike strips were deployed anda felony stop was conducted.

The incident escalated whenRoss produced a weapon, which re-sulted in Pennington County

Deputies Robert Schoeberl andJamin Hartland and South DakotaHighway Patrol Trooper ClaytonHeinrich firing their duty weaponsstriking Ross.

Ross currently has an activewarrant for a parole violation.

He was paroled from a felonyDUI conviction on November 30,2012, but listed as an absconder onMarch 27, 2013.

At the completion of the investi-gation, the South Dakota Divisionof Criminal Investigation willissue a case report and shootingsummation to be reviewed by the

Attorney General for a final deter-mination on the officers use of force.

The release of the summary re-port is anticipated within 30 days.

EPCAD meets for June meetingtration and resubmit the billagain.

Anderson will revise the budgetto reflect all the accounts and willclose out the old checking accountat the end of the year.

Hoffman noted the ambulancedistrict is doing good in followingthe budget. Anderson noted shewill put together a proposedbudget for the July meeting.

A public meeting will be heldJuly 16 to explain the special as

burden of school districts withlarge amounts of non-taxable, Fed-eral land. In order to receive a pay-ment, the school district must beable to prove that the Federal gov-ernment took land off the tax rollsthat was worth at least 10 percentof the total value of the district atthat time of the government's ac-quisition. The amount of funding adistrict receives is based on a pres-ent valuation of the Federal prop-erty, which is derived from adja-cent parcels in the school district.Congress has funded this grantannually since the inception of the1940 Impact Aid law.

The school district recently re-ceived their 2013 Impact Aid pay-ment of $602,075. The school is fi-nally caught up with payments. Attimes it has taken up to a couple of

years for the school to receive anymoney from the federal govern-

Lakota Ways offers mini powwows for tourists and locals

Kiri Close with Lakota Waysdemostrates the shawl danceduring their mini powwowheld twice daily at their busi-ness on the south end of Walls Main Street.

~Photos Laurie Hindman

Sneak Dance. Howard Bad Milk (left), Darrell Red Cloud (middle)and Tyler One Horn (right) perform the sneak dance for touristsand locals during a mini powwow held at the Lakota Ways busi-ness.

Howard Bad Milk demonstrat-ing one of the Lakota Danceswhile Darrell Red Cloud in thebackground plays the drum.

Howard Bad Milk (left) and Darrell Red Cloud (right) demonstrat-ing games their ancestors played.

Decision to pay off school will be decidedby Wall School Board at year-end meeting

ment.Superintendent Dennis Rieck-

man will start the applicationprocess this fall for the 2014 pay-ment.

In 2004 the district built a newschool at the price tag of $5.3 mil-lion. They fianaced the projectthrough Limited Tax General Ob-ligation Certificates and also usedFederal Impact Aid to pay for theconstruction of the school.

Wikipedia also states, The Im-pact Aid law also provides for pay-ments to school districts that needassistance with capital expendi-tures for construction activities be-cause they educate large numbersof children who live on Federalland and because of the difficultyof raising local revenue throughbonds for capital projects due tothe inability to tax Federal prop-erty.

These funds may be awarded asa formula grant or a discretionarygrant subject to competition.Grantees are eligible for the for-mula awards if more than half of their enrollment lives on Indianland or has a parent in the mili-tary.

Priorities for the discretionarygrants are generally based on alow ability for the applicant toraise revenue for capital improve-ments and emergency conditionsat the school to be repaired or re-built. School construction grantswere funded under the AmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In fiscal Year 2011, Congressfunded only formula grants.

Business Manager Niki Mohrsaid, the school refinanced the cer-tificated in June of 2008 for$435,000.

The school was recently notifiedas of June 1, 2013 they can pay thecertificates off. There is currentlyfive years remaining on the certifi-cates. The Wall School Board willhold their year-end meeting onThursday, June 27 where they willdecide to pay the certificates off orproceed to make payments for thenext five years.

The capital outlay mill levysince 2007 is at two percent, beforethen is was at three percent.

(Reprinted with permission from Kevin Woster, Rapid City Journal)

The story of western SouthDakota's role in national defenseduring the Cold War will get a big-ger audience under legislation ap-proved this week by the U.S. Sen-ate.

The Senate voted unanimouslyWednesday to approve the Minute-man Missile Historic Site Bound-ary Modification Act, S.459, whichauthorizes the transfer of 29 acresof U.S. Forest Service land nearWall to the National Park Servicefor a visitor center and parking.

Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., saidthe existing historic site "providesa unique window into the historyof the Cold War."

A visitor center would allow the

Senate approves transfer of land for Minuteman Missile visitor center

National Park Service to "morefully tell the story of this historicsite to visitors from around theworld," Johnson said.

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., saidthe historic site is "a reminder of the role that South Dakota playedin the Cold War arms race."

The visitors center will "make apiece of South Dakota's past moreaccessible to students of historyfrom around the globe," he said.

The act now goes to the U.S.House, where Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., pledged to push for its pas-sage.

"Approving this land transferwill allow for construction of a vis-itors center, which will encourage

By Linda M. HiltnerSmokey Bear welcomed the

Michael and Jessica Kroells familyof Wall to the first evening pro-gram at National Grasslands Visi-tor Center on Thursday, June 20,while he reminded them Remem-ber, Only YOU Can Prevent Wild-fires!

After photographs, the familyparticipated in the Forest ServiceJunior Ranger Program.

Other visitors to Wall stoppedoutside the Visitor Center for pho-tographs with Smokey.

Eddie Childers, Wildlife Biolo-gist gave a presentation on bisonand big horn sheep managementat Badlands National Park.

A second program with NationalPark Service Ranger, Butch Davis,was on the Minuteman Missile Na-tional Historic Site.

The final presentation of theevening focused on Americas Na-

Smokey Bear welcomesvisitors to Wall

tional Grasslands. Similar pro-grams will be offered every Thurs-day until August 15 starting at7:30 p.m.

This years first Fishing withRanger is scheduled for Thursday,June 27, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. atthe New Town Dam.

Children between the ages of five to 12 are invited to spend theevening with representatives fromSouth Dakota Game, Fish &Parks, Minuteman Missile Na-tional Historic Site, Badlands Na-tional Park and the Forest Service.

Fishing poles, float, hook andworms are provided through theService First agreement withthese agencies.

For additional information onthis event, please contact the Na-tional Grasslands Visitor Center at605-279-2125 or stop by at 708Main Street, Wall, S.D.

~Photo Linda M. Hiltner

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The third annual South DakotaTimed Event Championship(SDTEC) will be held August 31 -September 1 in Huron at theSouth Dakota State Fair.

Weve been nothing but im-pressed by the quality of competi-tion and level of fan support, saidJason Edleman with SDTEC.This is truly the areas finestyouth rodeo talent and they de-serve recognition.

The areas elite will compete insix timed events, including tie-down calf roping, barrel racing,team roping, goat tying, break-away roping and steer wrestling.

Any rodeo youth from across thecountry, ages 14 - 18 are eligible tocompete for the title, but entriesare limited.

A horse trailer and seven eventsaddles will be awarded to the bestperformers as they compete for the

Youth Timed Event title.The event was started in 2011

by Edleman and Steven Birkholtz

The Game, Fish and Parks Li-cense Office has announced thatthe application process for allSouth Dakota deer hunting sea-sons is now open.

Applications may be submittedonline through the GFP website at

South Dakota Timed Event Championshipof SDTEC and continues to grow.

The SDTEC continues to bringin over 100 contestants, their fam-ilies and fans to the State Fair,making it one of the premierevents for spectators at the fair.

This really is the only youthrodeo event at the State Fair, letalone in the Midwest, and it drawsa huge crowd, said Birkholtz.

Contestants and fans travelfrom across the state and nation tobe at the SD Timed Event Cham-pionship.

Last years champion, CaseyPacker of Sturgis, took home a2012 Featherlite 4-horse trailerand scholarship, along with aChampion team roping saddle. Hepartnered with his brother CodyPacker to capture the title.

Hallie Fulton of Miller, SD camein second, taking home the barrelracing honors.

Others who took home titles in-clude Jason Hapney of Harrold,Steer Wrestling; Kristi Steffes of

Vale, Breakaway Roping; Seth An-dersen of Hurley, Calf Roping;Chesney Nagel of Springfield,Goat Tying.

The 2013 South Dakota TimedEvent Championship is en route toexceed expectations and promotethe areas finest youth rodeo tal-ent.

For more information, entryforms and pictures visit www.sd-timedeventchampionship.webs.com or like SD Timed Event Cham-pionship on Facebook.

Agriculture is South Dakota'sNo. 1 industry, generating over$21 billion in annual economic ac-tivity and employing more than122,000 South Dakotans.

The South Dakota Departmentof Agriculture's mission is to pro-mote, protect, preserve and im-prove this industry for today andtomorrow.

Visit us online at http://sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebookand Twitter.

The 2012-2013 school yearmarked the fifteenth year of recog-nition by the South Dakota HighSchool Activities Association(SDHSAA) of athletic teams andfine arts groups for academic ex-cellence.

The Activities Association recog-nizes over 300 high school athleticteams and fine arts groups fromschools across the state whichhave achieved the Academic

Achievement Team Award for thespring season.

Any varsity athletic team or finearts group achieving a combinedgrade point average of 3.0 orhigher is eligible to receive theSDHSAA Academic Achievement

Team awards announced for SDHSAA Fine Arts and Athletic Academic achievement in 2013 spring seasonTeam Award.

Numerous independent studiesconducted by the U.S. Departmentof Education and major universi-ties continue to demonstrate thatstudents who are involved in inter-scholastic fine arts and athletic ac-tivities tend to have higher gradesin school, have better school atten-dance, and have fewer disciplinaryproblems than non-participatingstudents.

These studies clearly show thathigh school students learn valu-able lessons and lifetime skills, notonly inside the classroom, but alsothrough their participation in finearts programs and school athletics.

In addition, many studies indi-

cate that students who are in-volved in multiple activities tendto have even better academic suc-cess than students that are in-volved in only one activity.

This award program is spon-sored by the SDHSAA to recognizethe academic success of the teamsand to encourage all students toexcel in the classroom.

The Wall School received awardsfor the following: Girls Trackand Field Team; Large GroupChorus; Yearbook; Boys Golf Team; Student Council; LargeGroup Band; Boys Track andField Team and Girls Golf Team.

GFP opens application processfor deer hunting seasons

www.gfp.sd.gov. A paper form con-taining application and informa-tion for all deer seasons will beavailable in late June.

Hunters will have the option toapply online or fill out the paperapplication and mail it to the Li-

cense Office.We are now accepting online

applications for all deer huntingseasons. Deadline dates for sub-mitting applications will vary fromseason to season, GFP LicensingSupervisor Shon Eide said.

Season deadline dates include:Archery Deer, no deadline.Youth Deer, no deadline.Custer State Park Deer, July

19.Black Hills Deer, July 19.West River Deer, July 19.Muzzleloader Deer, August 30

for Any Deer tags.

Refuge Deer, August 30.Resident East River Deer, Au-gust 30.

Nonresident East River Deer,October 11.

In addition to deer seasons, theapplication process is also open forFall Turkey and Archery Antelope.The deadline is July 22.

For more information or assis-tance with the application process,call 605-223-7660 or email [email protected].

by Del BartelsThe seventh annual Philip Invi-

tational Matched Bronc Ride, Fri-day, June 14, was again a successby almost everyones standards.

The Philip roping arena was thesite of 25 top Professional RodeoCowboys Association cowboys try-ing to survive three progressiverounds of bronc riding to take topwinnings.

With 50 of the best, or up-and-coming, broncs available, the ac-tion was hot, unpredictable andunforgettable. Livestock compa-nies supplying the broncs wereThree Hills Rodeo of Bernard,Iowa, Korkow Rodeo of Pierre,S.D., and Burns Rodeo of Laramie,Wyo.

The first round of the bronc ridewas full of crowd-pleasing highscores. Cole Elshere, Faith, toppedthe pack with 81 on Bandito Gold.Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, earned 79points on top of Satin Sheets. RyanElshere, Elm Springs, spirited 78points with Grey Ghost. TyThompson, Wanblee, rode Dia-mond Trail and J.J. Elshere, Here-ford, rode Storm Warning, both for77. Jeremy Meeks, Alzada, playedJukebox and Louie Brunson, Inte-rior, rode a reride option horse,both for 76 points. Troy Crowser,Whitewood, stayed on Sweetheartand Delbert Shorty Garrett,

Dupree, stayed on Kosheese toboth earn 74 points. Getting 73points each, Jade Blackwell, RapidCity, stuck to Boogers Pet andKaden Deal, Red Scaffold, held onto Chrome Plated. Dawson Jan-dreau, Kennebec, made the cut inorder to go into the second roundby riding Harry Mary for 71points.

The progressive round pitted the12 remaining cowboys against up-and-coming livestock that may besomewhat green, but have energyand possibilities to go far in thebucking bronc arena. J. Elsherestayed on top and rode a wild-bucking Blind Date for 79 points.Bail went Haywire for 77. ColeElshere hung all over Screwdriverand Ryan Elshere survived Morn-

Elshere takes matched bronc ride

Ryan Elshere rode Fraid Knot for 80 points to earn the braggingrights of over all winner of the 2013 Philip Invitational MatchedBronc Ride. He earned 78 points on Grey Ghost in the first roundand 76 points on Morning After in the second round.

~Photo by Del Bartels

ing After, both for 76 points. Gar-rett put his score of 75 in DixieCup. Making the cut to move on tothe short go was Jandreau, earn-ing 74 points on a reride option.

In the final round of only sixcowboys, J. Elshere could not stayon, but went out with a Blaze of Glory. Garrett rode Paint Chip for75 points, but found that even thisrespectfully high score could nothold up with this caliber of bronc

riders. Jandreau kept on his BigWig and Cole Elshere did it Span-ish Style, both for 78 points each,but even this high of a score wasntgood enough. Bail and a re-ridehorse together scored 79, only toalso be beat out. Ryan Elsherestayed tied to the bucking broncFraid Knot to earn 80 points andthe top title for the 2013 Philip In-vitational Matched Bronc Ride.

Its officially summer at the WallCommunity Library and the Sum-mer Reading Program is in fullswing!

Weve had visits by SmokeyBear and his US Forest Servicebuddies. This weeksStory Time, on June 28, will fea-ture Game, Fish, and Parks, Con-servation Officer Josh and his verycool Critter Crate!Come learn about animals in thearea. We will have an opportunityto explore and touch some fur,antlers, and tracks of native ani-mals. And, of course, we will readsome stories. It promises to be a

Wall Community Library summer reading programsgood time! Story Time is every Fri-day at 9:00 a.m.

Dont forget to be working onyour reading logs so you can winsome nifty prizes. If you dont havea reading log, stop by the Libraryto pick up one.

Everybody is welcome to be apart of our Summer Reading Pro-gram; its not just for kids. Wehave opportunities for all ages!Some ambitious readers have al-ready collected some fun prizes!Come be a part of programming atyour Library.

We are located at 407 MainStreet and are open Wednesdays

from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursdaysfrom 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and1:30 5:00 p.m., and Fridays from8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Have you been too busy to stopby the Library? Dont forget wehave downloadable ebooks and au-diobooks available 24/7 throughSouth Dakota Titles To Go. Youcan reach this service through ourwebsite at www. squidoo.com/wall-community-library. This websitewill also keep you apprised of up-coming events.

If youre a Facebook fan, be sureto check us out at Wall CommunityLibrary. Have a terrific summer!

Emilee Pauley, a seventh gradestudent at the Wall Middle Schoolhas earned a position on the SouthDakota state/provincial NationalJunior High rodeo team and willbe traveling with fellow team-mates to Gallup, N.M., June 23 -29 to compete at the ninth annualNational Junior High Finals Rodeo(NJHFR) in the Barrel Racing,Goat Tying and Breakaway compe-titions.

Pauley is also one of the S.D.JHRA Cinch Team Captains alongwith Scott Halverson.

Featuring more than 1,000 con-testants from 41 states, five Cana-dian provinces and Australia, theNJHFR is the worlds largest jun-ior high rodeo.

In addition to competing for

Local student qualifies to competeat worlds largest junior high rodeo

more than $75,000 in prizes,NJHFR contestants will also bevying for more than $100,000 incollege scholarships and thechance to be named the NationalJunior High Finals Rodeo NationalChampion.

To earn this title, contestantsmust finish in the top 20 - based ontheir combined times/scores in thefirst two rounds - to advance toSaturday evenings final round.National champions will then bedetermined based on their three-round combined times/scores.

Again, this year, the Saturdaychampionship will be televised na-tionally as a part of the CinchTown Tour telecast series on RFD-TV. Live broadcasts of eachNJHFR performance will also air

online at NHSRATV.com, poweredby iHigh.com. Performance timesare 7 p.m. on June 23 and 9 a.m.and 7 p.m. each day thereafter.

Along with great rodeo competi-tion and the chance to meet newfriends around the world, NJHFRcontestants have the opportunityto enjoy shooting sports, volleyball,tug-of-war, contestant dances,family-oriented activities, churchservices sponsored by the Fellow-ship of Christian Cowboys andshopping at the NJHFRtradeshow, as well as visiting his-torical attractions of New Mexicoand nearby Arizona.

To follow your local favorites atthe NJHFR, visit NHSRA.orgdaily for complete results.

sessment the district will have tofollow instead of a tax levy. Ander-son has submitted the spreadsheet to the Pennington County

Auditors offi ce and is waiting tohear back from them and also theattorney. Jem Kjerstad noted thatmoving to a special tax assessmentwill cause the mill levy to drop 50percent. Anderson will have thepublication for the meeting sent tothe Pennington County Courant .

Members of the Board will puttogether a Chain of Commandpolicy for employees grievances attheir next meeting. They are alsoplanning to attend the next Ambu-lance Service meeting.

Minutes from the May 10 meet-ing were approved and the meet-ing was adjourned.

EPCAD meeting

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Minuteman Missile visitor center continued from page 1tourists and visitors to our state tolearn more about the MinutemanMissile site," Noem said.

The launch-control facility andmissile silo in the historic site werepreserved as important compo-nents of history and the specificrole of the Minuteman II Missiledefense system in national de-fense.

The visitor center and adminis-

trative facility would be con-structed on land at Exit 131 off of Interstate 90 about 70 miles eastof Rapid City. The historic site it-self consists of the Delta-01 launchfacility and the Delta-09 missilesilo, which are about 11 milesapart near the interstate.


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Rick MacDonald of AmericanLegion Post 303 of Hermosa, waselected as the State Commander of The American Legion Departmentof South Dakota by delegates at-tending the 95th Annual StateConvention of The American Le-gion in Rapid City on Sunday,June 9, 2013.

MacDonald was nominated byLuVerne Boes of Hermosa, and hisnomination was seconded by RonTolrud of White and Rod Martensof Piedmont.

The American Legion is thelargest war-time veteran serviceorganization in South Dakota withover 21,000 members serving in244 local American Legion Postsacross the state.

Commander MacDonald is a 19-year, Paid-Up-For-Life member of Hermosa Post 303.

He has held most Post officessuch as Post Commander and Post

Adjutant. He served as CountyCommander, District Commander,State Vice Commander, State Ad-ministrative Committee and StateMembership Chairman. MacDon-ald is also currently serving on theNational Americanism Counciland is the South Dakota AmericanLegion Boys Scout Chairman.Commander MacDonald createdand maintains the American Le-gion website as its sole webmaster.

He served as President of theSouth Dakota American LegionPress Association for eight years.

South Dakota American Legionelects new State Commander

MacDonald graduated from theNational American Legion Collegein 2005.

Commander MacDonald servedhonorably in the United States AirForce and retired on February 1,1966, with 21 years and eightmonths of active duty at the rankof E-7.

Commander MacDonald retiredJanuary 21, 2013, from the SouthDakota School of Mines and Tech-nology after 16 years as a Com-puter Support Analyst.

He is a member and Past Presi-dent of the Downtown Rapid CityKiwanis Club. He has held manypositions in the Black Hills AreaCouncil Boy Scout and currentlyholds the title of Unit Commis-sioner. Commander MacDonaldand his wife, Debra, reside at24195 Alkan Lane, Hermosa,South Dakota 57744.

In other convention action, theassembled delegates elected twoState Vice Commanders for the or-ganization. Those elected wereHans Nelson of Veblen and DuaneRiedlinger of Piedmont.

Newly elected State CommanderMacDonald appointed DennisBrenden of Watertown to a two-year appointment as Department

Adjutant; Dennis Edwards of Rapid City to a one-year term asDepartment Chaplain; Terry Han-son of Arlington to a one-year termas Department MembershipChairman; Tom Adams of Dead-

wood to a one-year term as Judge Advocate; Dennis Brenden of Wa-tertown to a one-year term as Pub-lic Relations Officer.

Bill Huntimer of Dell Rapidswas elected to a one-year term asState Sergeant-At-Arms and GaryWolkow of DeSmet was re-electedto another one-year term as theState Finance Officer for the or-ganization.

Dale Strom of Aberdeen, waselected as a member of The Amer-ican Legion State AdministrativeCommittee.

Bruce Beckman of Lake Prestonwas selected as The American Le-gion Department of South DakotaLegionnaire of the Year at the con-vention. Beckman is a member of Porter L. Rich American LegionPost 63 in Lake Preston.

The Robert C. Gabrielson Me-morial Leadership Award was pre-sented to Terry Hanson of Arling-ton.

The Robert C. Gabrielson Me-morial Leadership Award is namedin the memory of Past AmericanLegion State Commander RobertC. Gabrielson of Hoven.

Gabrielson served in numerousleadership capacities for The

American Legion at the local Post,District, State and National levels.

The award is to recognize oneLegionnaire on an annual basis forsustained, superior and inspira-tional leadership.

South Dakota state parks will beholding several special events thelast weekend in June. These activ-ities are a great way to spend timeoutdoors with your family.

Make plans to attend the follow-ing events:

Family Fun Days, PickerelLake Recreation Area nearWaubay. Thursday, June 27through Sunday, June 30. Enjoy afun-filled weekend with games,

contests, skits, food and fun for thewhole family. Activities are held atthe west campground. Info: 605-486-4753

South Dakota Survival Week-end, Big Sioux Recreation Areanear Brandon. Friday, June 28through Sunday, June 30.

Learn how to survive withoutthe comforts of home. Join us for aweekend of programs, includingfire making, edible plants, shelterbuilding, knot tying and more!Info: 605-582-7243

Becoming an Outdoor Family,Roy Lake State Park near LakeCity. Friday, June 28 through Sun-day, June 30.

Becoming an Outdoor Family isa weekend full of fun, camping andoutdoor activities. For a fee, partic-ipants get an electrical campsitefor two nights, their choice of sev-eral outdoor skill classes, programmaterials and use of equipment.

S.D. State Parks offer weekend programsParticipants are responsible for

providing their own campers ortents, and camping will be on des-ignated sites. Pre-registration isrequired. Info: 605-773-7048.

Outrageous Outdoors, AdamsHomestead and Nature Preservenear North Sioux City. Friday,June 28, 10 a.m. CDT.

Come and enjoy two hours of na-ture games and activities in thegreat outdoors. Children ages 6 to

10 years old welcome. Pre-regis-ter/Info: 605-232-0873.Roots, shoots, seeds and fruits

hike, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area near Yankton. Saturday,June 29, 9 a.m. CDT.

Walk and talk with us and learnabout the variety of plants foundalong our beautiful trail. Hikers12 years and older welcome. Info:605-668-2985

Nature Hike, Good Earth StatePark at Blood Run near SiouxFalls. Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m.and 7:30 p.m. CDT.

Join the park naturalist on aNature Hike through the newGood Earth State Park which iswithin the Blood Run NationalHistoric Landmark.

The area is significant for itshistory as a settlement for thou-sands of American Indians.

This nature walk will be an introand exploration of the new Good

Earth State Park at Blood Run the 13th S.D. State Park and firstin 40 years. Info: 605-987-2263 [email protected]. Pre-reg-istration: 605-362-2777 or www.outdoorcampus.org.

Dutch Oven Cooking Demon-stration, Lake Poinsett Recreation

Area near Arlington. Saturday,June 29, 10 a.m. CDT. Join us fora demonstration on how to cook ina Dutch oven. Info: 605-983-5085

Extreme Amazing Race, New-ton Hills State Park near Canton.Saturday, June 29, 2 p.m. CDT.

Have you ever seen the TV showThe Amazing Race? Newton Hillsnow has their own! The Extreme

Amazing Race will be a foot race,and it will be more intense thanour traditional Family Fun Amaz-ing Race.

The race will be about 3.5 mileslong with many challenges alongthe way. Info: 605-987-2263

The programs are open to allages. There is no charge to partic-ipate in the events; however, apark entrance license is requiredto enter the parks.

For more information on activi-ties in the S.D. state parks, visitwww.gfp.sd.gov, contact the indi-vidual park office or call 605-773-3391.

Food poisoning can spoil sum-mer picnics and cookouts but sim-ple precautions can prevent it,says a state health official.

Bacteria in food multiply fasterwhenever temperatures rise above40F, said Bill Chalcraft, healthprotection administrator for theDepartment of Health.

Thats why handling and storingfood safely is so important duringhot weather.

In 2012, South Dakota reported493 cases of the food-borne ill-nesses E. coli, Salmonella, andCampylobacter.

To date in 2013, 157 cases of such illnesses have been reported.Food-borne illnesses often go unre-

ported so the actual number of cases is likely higher.Mild or severe diarrhea, fever,

vomiting and abdominal pain arecommon symptoms of food-borneillness.

Most people will recover at homewithout medication but some peo-ple may need fluids to prevent de-hydration.

Chalcraft recommended the fol-lowing steps when cooking out-doors:

Start with hand-washing. Usemoist disposable towelettes if soapand water arent available.

Keep raw foods separate fromcooked foods. If a plate held rawmeat, dont use it again withoutfirst washing it in hot, soapywater.

Marinate foods in the refriger-ator, not on the counter or out-doors, and don't reuse marinade.

For use as a sauce, set some asidebefore adding food.Use a food thermometer to

make sure food is cooked thor-oughly. Cook hamburgers to 160F

Keep summer gatherings free of food poisoningand chicken to at least 165F.

Keep hot food hot (140F orabove) and cold food cold (40F orbelow).

Refrigerate or freeze leftoverfood promptly. Don't let perishablefoods sit out longer than twohours; no more than one hour if temperatures are above 90F.

Learn more on the department

WYB A and B teams

Wall B Baseball team. Pictured back row: from left to right ... Coach Toby Wagner, Tack Tines,Andrew Law, Kole Gallino, Coach Tim Eisenbraun, Kora Westby, Lillyanne Wagner, Tacia Oster-berg and Coach Susie Westby. Front row: from left to right ... John Deering, Enoch Cuny, CaleBaus, Katie Humphrey, Alexia Dunker and Kassidy Sawvell. ~Photo Del Bartels

Wall A Baseball team. Pictured back row: from left to right ... Andrew Law, Preston Eisenbraun,Elyssa Westby, Mercede Hess, Derek Griebel and Gavin Sandal. Front row: from left to right ...Jack Ermish, Tadan Casjens, Terel Eisenbraun, Jace ORourke and Cash Wilson.

~Photo Laurie Hindman

web site, http://doh.sd.gov/Health-Protection/.

Wall Golf CourseUpcoming EventsOpe Ho se J e 29, 2013

starting at 11 a.m. Free Green Fees Free Hot Dogs, Beans, Chips, Lemonade, Ice Tea

Kids Golf ClinicJuly 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2013

Boys & Girls: Grades K-6 ~ Please pre-register $40.00 per person Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Call Dean 441-0666 or Tanner 641-1360 to register.

Summer Tournament ScheduleCall Clubhouse for details

July 6: Mystery Tournament July 19: Glow Ball

July 27: 3 Man Tournament August 17: The Big One September 7: Club Championship

Clubhouse Hours: Mon.-Thurs. at 1:00 p.m.Fri.-Sun.: 11:00 a.m.

Menu includes Hamburgers,Hot Dogs, Pizza.

Call to schedule your privateparty or special event.

279-GOLF W ll

Stop out for Happy Hour4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Every Day

and meet the Clubhouse Manager Carol Steffen


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Elm Springs News Submitted by Shelia Trask

Residents of Elm Spring are just starting to hay but they wel-comed a rain on Saturdayevening in most (not all) of thecommunity! It was preceded byhigh winds but no hail to speakof. High winds damaged GaryEnglish's wall tent on the TwoRivers. Fortunately no one wascamping in it that night!

Last week for Fathers DayBrad Bookbinder took LarryGravatt out to lunch and theywent golfing.

Tom, Shelia, Mark, Mick, Leviand Tomilyn Trask along withPat, Julie, Joe, Austin andGemma Trask met Joe and IolaCarter, Mike Morrison and fam-ily and Wenzel Kovarik atCuster for a Fathers Day sup-per. There was some horse trad-ing and bull trading going on af-terwards.

Gemma Trask arrived homefrom a month long walk-Cross-roads Youth Right to Life Walk.It's an annual effort to raisemoney to protect the unborn andthe awareness of abortion.

Dora Mae Jensen is home tovisit for the first time since mov-ing to California, two years ago.She spent a few days with nieceCherry Denke. Cherry, Byron,Monte and Stacey Denke, Carter

and Vickie Gravatt, Brad Book-binder and Jes Harstad andLarry Gravatt met for lunch inWall. Larry brought her out tothe ranch to spend a few dayswith Larry and Peggy. Cherrywill take her to Dickinson, N.D.,so she can see her sister HelenGabbert and her family. It was avery good time being able to seeher and spend some time withher.

The Linn family attended the25th anniversary party at NewUnderwood on Saturday nightfor John and Cathie Printz.

Many in the community at-tended the funeral of Karen Del-bridge in Sturgis on Monday. Wewould also like to extend sympa-thy this week to the Delbridgefamily on the loss of their fatherErnest Delbridge.

Teri Ann Arneson was in RapidCity for nephew (Aaron Z'-Mariks Noodle Cafe in RapidCity) party on Saturday, stayedthe night with mother, then metup with Lonnie and then went toFlorabelle Powells 90th birthdayparty in Rapid City. That nightthey came home and socializedat the river camp with the Elsh-eres and Wests.

News is scarce because we area "working" community I guess!!Have a great week!!

Wasta Wanderings Submitted by

Lloyd & Margee WilleyThe days are going too quickly.

Everyones lament, I guess. It re-minds me of times years ago whenI had said I didnt want to go hereor there with them, then as the carwas pulling away, I changed mymind, running after the car callingdesperately, Wait, wait! Now itstime Im wanting to wait, wait.

Another futile effort. I do knowtime and ?? wait for no man, noone, yet I keep hoping it will slowdown just a little!

My apologies for not checking infor current events in the life andtimes in Wasta. But, Fourth of July plans are coming right along.More about that later.

Last weeks news we shared thequilt making by Barb Crawford

where she used photos of grandfa-ther Albert Eisenbraun and hischildren and their families. Thequilt was auctioned at the Eisen-braun family reunion and brought$400.00! The highest bidder wasMark Eisenbraun, Barbs fathersbrother. What a nice piece of fam-ily history he bought. Some thingstruly are priceless. Barb may getrequests from other cousins!

Friday evening brought a nicecrowd to a little girls birthdayparty. Kylee Smid celebrated herfirst birthday with Wasta friendsand Wall friends at the communityhall in Wasta. Kylee slept until itwas time for birthday song andcake and ice cream and woke smil-ing and happy! Sister Natalee is inPhoenix with Aunt Lisa (Derekssister) but Uncle Dayton was thereto lead the singing with friendsKaylen and Tyson Spotted Bear

joining in. It was a fun evening forall agesone to ??? Did you knowwe have a friendly new person inWasta? Name of Kelsey. So Wel-come to Wasta in the words of Helen Kalkbrenner.

A meeting Friday at MaryLewis home of the park committeeis in part if you want to be involvedin the park, show up July 1st at7:00 p.m. Or call Moni Grenstinerat 993-3535. We keep things sim-

ple in Wasta!The Nachtigall family had theirreunion in Wasta at the park andcommunity hall, Saturday eveningand Sunday. Kind of a brief butwhopper of a storm that blewthrough Saturday about 6:00 p.m.The sky after was a beautiful goldyorange off to the south with a bighalf hoop of a rainbow. It was sobeautiful that the storm thatcaused it was nearly forgotten. Un-less of course you were searching

for cover with a crock pot full of baked beans and a bag of freshrolls under your arm!

Sunday came for the Willeysand a trip to Kadoka to visit withcousins, Danny and Paula and astop at the Pearl Hotel. It is won-derful what those dedicated to re-store the Pearl have accom-plished. While there, Paula Vo-gelgesang told us about Quiltswith Love a project of quiltersacross the U.S.A. making andsending quilts to those in the mili-tary in Iraq and Afghanistan something like 3700 of them!Paula knows Dorothy Bathel

whom, she said, has joined theQuilts with Love project.

Also there was Lola Riggins. Sheis enjoying writing news for theKadoka Press, is doing well andlooks great.

Of course we must give a re-minder 4th of July will be here

REALLY QUICKLY! Come for aday of fun, participate in the pa-rade, eat lunch with us, play somesilly games with water balloonsand stay for the talent show at7:00. Sounds like too much fun,but it is true!

For talent show, DorothyShearer at 279-2198 or Margee993-3149. Remember there are NOcritics in Wasta, only appreciators!

Until thenHappy Trails!

Pennington County Courant June 27, 2013 Page 4ocials

Wall News Gathered by Frances Poste

Thursday Kalie Kjerstad andCharlene Kjerstad went to RapidCity to pick up supplies for she andConrad's house. Then Kalie tookCharlene to the National Ceme-tery near Sturgis for the funeral of Muriel Kjos, formerly of Philip,who was living in an assisted liv-ing center near Spearfish for thelast few years. She became ill andher son moved her to the HospiceHouse in Gillette where she died

Monday. She was Armista Se-bade's sister and Charlene hadworked with her at the bank inPhilip years ago. Charlene namedtheir daughter Muriel after her.Muriel joined Charlene and theyhad lunch after the funeral servicewith nieces, Marsha Lytle, Sandraand Everett Lerew along with theother family members and friendswho attended the service. After theservice Muriel brought Charlene

back to Wall and spent the nightwith her parents. On FridayMuriel attended Zane Nelson's fu-neral in Philip with Brennan andLaurie and children. She returnedto Custer where she is living thissummer and is employed at the

Alpine Inn Restaurant in Hill City.Muriel graduated with an elemen-tary education teaching degreefrom BHSU in May at Spearfishand is going to be teaching 5thgrade in the Bennett County Ele-

mentary School starting in August.Friday, Charlene Kjerstadpicked up her sister, Candee Kit-terman and they traveled ontoRapid City where they picked uptheir sisters, Cathy Johnson, CleoRowe and Cindy Severson atCathy's house in Rapid Valley.They drove to Denver, Colo., andmet their sister, Claudette Raczuk,Lake Havasu, AZ. and spent theweekend together. Saturday, theyall attended the Colorado Renais-sance Festival in Larkspur, Colo.They had a fun time together andplan on making it an annual gettogether. Claudette flew homeSunday morning and the rest of them drove home to South Dakota.

Virginia Blom visited friends inWall on Thursday and Friday. TheBloms moved to Yankton severalyears ago where their son, Garyand his wife Casey and family live.

Virginia was the librarian in Wallfor many years and her manyfriends in Wall were so pleased tosee her.

Carla Brucklacher drove toGreeley, Colo., on June 13 to visitson Matthew and family. We at-tended nine year ol d Alissas gym-nastic meet in Aurora, Colo.,where she placed in all events andwas fourth in All-Around. Spent anice Fathers Day with Matthew

golfing and swimming. Monday,the 17th, we attended 12 year oldMaylens swim competition whereshe placed firth in Butterfly andIndividual Medley; second infreestyle and swam in two relaysthat placed first. Tuesday, Carlaand the little girls went to Love-land for lunch, shopping; a movieand to take photos. Carla returnedhome on Wednesday, June 19.

Jennifer Tietsort came down toWall and picked up her fatherMark and he spent the weekendwith the Tietsort family in Custer.They had a barbecue, attendedchurch and the Crazy Horse

Rodeo.Alissa Brucklacher placed first

in bars, vault and beam and sec-ond on floor in her gymnastic meeton June 7, taking first in All-

Around. She placed again thisweekend in Silverthorne, Colo.,taking second in All-Around.

Kurth and Sherry DeLand camefrom Nebraska on Thursday. Theybrought Janis Bush down fromNew Underwood for lunch on Fri-day, taking her back the same day.Ritch, Kara Nelson and girls camefrom Davey, Neb., and visitedJanis at New Underwood. They

joined the DeLands with theirproject of clearing out Janis apart-ment at Prairie Village. The Nel-sons left for home on Sunday andthe DeLands on Monday.

You never know who you will seeat the Drug Store. On Saturday, Iwould have passed by Cheri (Pe-

terson) Knoll if she had not spokento me. She, her husband Dale andfamily were on their way backhome to Kansas after visiting herparents, Jim and Linda, nearUnion Center. She said her oldestsister Verna had been visiting

there, also, but had left for herhome on Wednesday.

Theme Meal was last Tuesday,the 18th, at the Village. Four ta-bles held all of us, so numbers aredown. Senior Citizens potluck sup-per was on Thursday evening tables were laden with lots of good-ies, especially the dessert table.

You can tell I have a sweet tooth.Bingo was played after supper.

Dora Mae Jensen was on vaca-tion the last couple of weeks, ormore. She left her home inEscalon, Calif., and went to Den-ver to spend a week with herdaughter and family, Nick and

Robin Feller. Since then she vis-ited Cherry and Byron Denke,Larry Gravatts and friendsaround Wall. She was going on toDickinson, N.D., on Friday whereher sister Helen Gabbert and fam-ily live before catching a flightfrom Rapid City to return home. Itwas nice to see her, seems that liv-ing in California is good for her.

It is that season again cottonis blowing everywhere!

The worst of the storms mighthave missed us this past week butwe certainly have had a lot of wind. Especially very early onThursday morning branchescovering a lot of the yard, the nextday was a testimony to that! Per-haps it is the species I have. Fri-day morning was foggy and drizzlybut it changed to a good shower.

Hope you had a look at Super-moon. It was said to be bigger and

brighter because it was closer toearth. If you missed it, it will hap-pen again in 2014 so they say.

Walls birthday celebration isgetting closer. Keep July 13th inmind.

Have a good week!

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Tisha Rose(Fiance of Jace Shearer)

Sunday, June 30th2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Lori Shearer Residence

Wall 279-2456Registered at Target.

SanDees Daily Lunch SpecialsJune 27th :Steak Tips over Rice

w/VegetablesJune 28th: Super NachosJuly 1st: Beef Stroganoff

w/Bun & Green BeansJuly 2nd: French Bread Pizza

w/Apple Snicker SaladJuly 3rd: Swiss Mushroom Burger

w/French FriesCall 515-0084 for delivery Wall

Class of 197340th Class Reunion

Those attending the Wall Cele-bration this year for their 40thclass reunion will be Gwen Davis,Carol Semich, Roxanne Berry, Deb-bie Bryan, Hazel Kalkbrenner,Wanda Johnson, Kara Parsons,Donna Crown, Tom Marsden,Kathy Kennedy, TheresaSchroeder, Shirley Sweezy, DarlaCrown, Deb Johnson and MartyGartner.

Deceased classmates are RandyBourne, Rick Huether, Rick Bruce,Wes Davis, Philip Paulsen andKathy Trevillyan.

Weekend programs offered at S.D.State Parks

South Dakota state parks will beholding several special events thelast weekend in June. These activi-ties are a great way to spend timeoutdoors with your family.

Make plans to attend the follow-ing events:

Family Fun Days, Pickerel LakeRecreation Area near Waubay.Thursday, June 27 through Sunday,June 30. Enjoy a fun-filled weekendwith games, contests, skits, food andfun for the whole family. Activitiesare held at the west campground.Info: 605-486-4753

South Dakota Survival Week-end, Big Sioux Recreation Area nearBrandon. Friday, June 28 throughSunday, June 30. Learn how to sur-vive without the comforts of home.Join us for a weekend of programs,including fire making, edible plants,

shelter building, knot tying andmore! Info: 605-582-7243Becoming an Outdoor Family,

Roy Lake State Park near LakeCity. Friday, June 28 through Sun-day, June 30. Becoming an OutdoorFamily is a weekend full of fun,camping and outdoor activities. For

just $50 per family, participants getan electrical campsite for twonights, their choice of several out-door skill classes, program materi-als and use of equipment. Partici-

pants are responsible for providingtheir own campers or tents, andcamping will be on designated sites.Pre-registration is required. Info:605-773-7048.

Outrageous Outdoors, AdamsHomestead and Nature Preservenear North Sioux City. Friday, June28, 10 a.m. CDT. Come and enjoytwo hours of nature games and ac-tivities in the great outdoors. Chil-dren ages 6 to 10 years old welcome.Pre-register/Info: 605-232-0873.

Roots, shoots, seeds and fruitshike, Lewis and Clark Recreation

Area near Yankton. Saturday, June29, 9 a.m. CDT. Walk and talk withus and learn about the variety of plants found along our beautifultrail. Hikers 12 years and older wel-come. Info: 605-668-2985

Nature Hike, Good Earth State

Park at Blood Run near Sioux Falls.Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m. and 7:30p.m. CDT. Join the park naturaliston a Nature Hike through the newGood Earth State Park which iswithin the Blood Run National His-toric Landmark. The area is signifi-cant for its history as a settlementfor thousands of American Indians.This nature walk will be an introand exploration of the new GoodEarth State Park at Blood Run the13th S.D. State Park and first in 40years. Info: 605-987-2263 or [email protected]. Pre-registration:605-362-2777 or www.outdoorcam-pus.org.

Dutch Oven Cooking Demon-stration, Lake Poinsett Recreation

Area near Arlington. Saturday, June29, 10 a.m. CDT.Join us for ademonstration on how to cook in aDutch oven. Info: 605-983-5085

Extreme Amazing Race, NewtonHills State Park near Canton. Sat-

urday, June 29, 2 p.m. CDT. Haveyou ever seen the TV show The Amazing Race? Newton Hills nowhas their own! The Extreme Amaz-ing Race will be a foot race, and itwill be more intense than our tradi-tional Family Fun Amazing Race.The race will be about 3.5 miles longwith many challenges along theway. Info: 605-987-2263

The programs are open to all ages.There is no charge to participate inthe events; however, a park en-trance license is required to enterthe parks.


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Obituaries

Public NoticeRegarding

Thank Youssubmitted as

Letters to the EditorThe position of this newspaper to accept Thank

Yous, whether directed to a person, any institu-tion, affiliation or entity for placement in any-thing other than the Cards of Thanks columnlocated in the Classified Section of this newspa-per:

THERE WILL BE A CHARGE!Letters of thanks or congratulations shall beconstrued as advertising and will be inserted forplacement in the proper location of this newspa-per.

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279-2158Wall, SD

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279-2168Wall, SD

Hustead'sWallDrugStore

R h F eral H meChapels in Philip, Wall & Kadoka

Jack, Gayle & D.J. Rush

www.rushfuneralhome.com

Badlands Cowboy MinistryBible Study Wednesdays

Wall Rodeo Grounds 279-2681Winter 5:30 p.m. Summer 7 p.m.

Evangelical Free Bible ChurchWall Ron Burtz, Pastor

279-2867 www.wallfreechurch.comSundays: Adult Bible Fellowship,9 a.m., Sunday Worship Service,

10:30 a.m.; Mondays: Womens BibleStudy, 7 p.m.

Wall United Methodist ChurchPastor Darwin Kopfmann

279-2359Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

WastaServices Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

Interior Community ChurchHighway 44 EastSunday School 9:30 a.m.;

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Scenic Community ChurchPastor Ken Toews

Services - 2nd and 4th Sundays9:00 a.m.; Sept. through May.

New Underwood CommunityChurch Pastor Wes Wileman

Sunday School 9 a.m.; Adult & Children Service 10 a.m.;

Youth Fellowship: Wed. 7 - 8:30 p.m.

First Baptist ChurchNew Underwood

Pastor James HarbertBible Study, 9:00 a.m.;

Sunday Services, 10:00 a.m.

DowlingCommunity ChurchMemorial Day through

Labor DayService 10:00 a.m.

First Baptist ChurchNew Underwood

Pastor JamesHarbert

Bible Study,9:00 a.m.;

Sunday Services,10:00 a.m.

St. John's CatholicChurch

New UnderwoodFather William

Zandri

Mass: Sundays at11:00 a.m.;Wednesdays at

9:30 a.m. atGood SamaritanNursing Home;Reconciliation

before Sun. Mass

First Evangelical Lutheran ChurchWall

Pastor Curtis GarlandSunday Service, 9 a.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchCreighton

Services 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

St. Patrick's Catholic ChurchWall Rev. Leo Hausmann

Masses: Saturday 5 p.m.,Sunday 8 a.m.

Weekdays refer to Bulletin

St. Margaret Church LakesideMass: Saturday 7 p.m.

even number months or Sunday 10 a.m. odd

number months

Holy Rosary Church Interior Mass: Saturday 7 p.m.odd number months or Sunday 10 a.m. even

number months

279-2175

Life is so good! Life is especiallygood when we are making the rightkinds of decisions-decisions thatare giving us the outcomes that weare the striving for in our goals,dreams and desires.

Often I have made what I con-sider to be great decisions, such asmy choice in my life partner, anddear wife, Vicki. Now that was agood decision! Choosing to live herein rural America and raise a familyhas proved to be yet another awe-some decision.

However, there have been manytimes in my decision making overthe years I have experienced near-fatal error-a total meltdown in lifeprocesses. Over and over again, Ihave been reminded that I need togather all the facts before I launchinto something. There is no ques-tion I have been a slow learner.Even recently, I made a couple of decisions that have not renderedthe best of results in my businessand personal life. But I am encour-aged to know I am still learningand growing in my ability to makewiser decisions-and that's whatcounts!

As I have analyzed the decision-making process and the challengethat most people have regardingmaking wise decisions, a couple of questions come to mind. Why arewe so afraid to ask questions? andWhy are we so eager to shoot fromthe hip to make quick decisions?

Generally, good decision-makingis not something any of us can orshould do in a hurry, and it is notsomething we have to do all by our-selves. We need to get input fromothers, and be willing to researchthe issue from more than onesource or resource.

Whenever we need clarificationon something, we should never hes-itate to ask. In fact, we must bewilling to ask lots of questions untilwe are satisfied that we have allthe information we need to make agood decision. Of course this takesmore time, but boy, what a savingsconsidering the major headacheswe will save ourselves in the longrun. Believe me, slowing down andtaking the extra time required todig a little deeper into things, ask-ing ourselves and others as manyquestions as we can, is the key tomaking intelligent and informeddecisions.

Allow me to encourage you todayto get all the facts when you needto purchase something, make a lifechange, or enter into a relationshipof any kind. Get those facts beforeyou proceed

Get The Facts, Jack!

Bob Prentice speaks to thousandsof people in highly motivationalseminars each year. Call Bob formore details at 800-437-9715 and be sure to check out Bobs websiteat: www.mrattitudespeaks.com

How the Badlands Alumni Association came to beThink reunion plan reunion

These were the guidelines of theBadlands Alumni Association whenformed in 1973. Through much per-suasion and cooperation from R.F.Lewis (local educator and editor)for several years prior, a smallgroup of graduates from Wall andQuinn met at Eileen Flatts homeon May 4th to form such an organ-ization for all alumni and teachersof the Wall, Quinn and Wasta HighSchools.

Officers elected were Eileen Bab-cock Flatt (W. 44), president; TwilaGalbraith Shelton (W. 42), vicepresident; Evelyn MacGregor Pat-terson (W. 33), secretary/treasurer.Directors were Jacqueline SmootPaulsen (W. 44), Marjorie Gueth-lein Willuweit (Q 35), Shari DarttKeyser (W. 60), Leah Sieh Paulsen(Ws. 42), Howard Connolly (Q. 23),and Bud Bruce (Ws. 37).

Mr. Lewis gave information onhow his class promoted reunions inHiawatha, Kan.

It was decided to honor everyten-year graduate, correspondingwith the year. Letters to only mem-bers of the classes and facultybeing honored, will be sent eachyear, so they can plan their vaca-tions accordingly for the July re-union.

The reunion will be held at theWall School gym each year on theSaturday night of Walls birthdaycelebration, which usually falls onthe weekend closest to the Tenth of July.

A member of each honored classwill be contacted to participate inthe program. Local class memberswill be asked to help locate ad-dresses and with letter mailing.

The reunions will be open toeveryone - you need not have at-tended or graduated from any of the three schools to attend. This in-formal get-together of friends,neighbors, and relatives will be atime to spend visiting and renew-ing old friendships.

Because membership is auto-

matic upon graduation, there willbe no dues or membership fees.

Any help, suggestions and dona-tions to help defray expenses forpostage, decorations, prizes, etc.,will be appreciated.

It took Eileen several months toget names of teachers who taught,or students who had graduated assome of the records from the Quinnand Wasta schools were not avail-able. The list is still not complete

and many of the addresses changefrom year to year. Please help theassociation with this.

The first officers and directorsserved actively for ten years. WhenTwila was no longer with us, Eve-lyn became vice-president andShari was the treasurer.

We hope Reunion Day will be-come a time to look forward to eachyear, and will grow into a memo-rable day in our school of life.

17th Annual

Wa ta 4th f J lyCelebrati

Thursday, July 4th Parade: 10:30 a.m.(Participants line up at 10:15 a.m.)

L ch i the Par : After Parade(Fund Raiser in the park for Community Hall

Free Will Donations)

Game : After L chTalent Show: 7:00 p.m.

in the Park (For more information call

Dorothy Shearer at 279-2198

or Margee Willey at 993-3149)

Come & Go Bridal Shower for

Erin Simpfenderfer Saturday, June 29th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

409 1/2 4th Ave., Wall, SD

Erin is registered at Target, JC Penney& Someones In the Kitchen.

Wall Drug Store Now hiringFood Service Cook

Full time positionExcellent Wages & Benefits

Contact Rick or Mike at:605-279-2175 or pick-up an

application at www.walldrug.com e-mail: [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Helen Muriel R. Kjos____________________________

Helen Muriel R. Kjos, 93, for-merly of Philip, S.D., passed awayMonday, June 17, 2013, at theHospice House of CampbellCounty in Gillette, Wyo.

Helen was born February 12,1920, in Rapid City to Ned andLera (Young) Ronning.

Her father Ned Ronning, wasborn in Bergen, Norway, and shewas proud of her Norwegian her-itage. She was raised with herthree siblings in the Green houseon the hill in Philip. As a younggirl, she enjoyed working with herfather, Ned in the family grocerystore and meat market. Her fatherraised and bought cattle for use inthe meat market and as such theyalways had horses and animals atthe place. She and her siblingsspent much time riding the coun-try side with their favorite ponies.

Muriel attended school in Philip,graduating high school in 1938.She attended business school inOmaha, Neb., receiving a businesscertificate. As a requirement inbusiness school, she learned shorthand which she remembered all of her life. Even in her late years of life she would write herself notesin shorthand, unfortunately, she

was the only one who could readthem. She began her working ca-reer in Mitchell, as assistant to agroup of attorneys. During WorldWar II, she moved to Washington,D.C., where she worked for theU.S. Navy in the war department.She, along with two of her cousins,lived with five other young womenin an apartment. They traveled ex-

tensively up and down the AtlanticCoast while there. As the familywill remember she was never with-out a camera as the boxes of pic-tures remaining are a testament.

She married Charles Dail Lob-dell in 1943, and to this unionwere born two boys. They divorcedin 1953. As a single mother, Murielraised her boys with the help of Grandpa Ned. She worked hard sothe boys would have the necessi-ties and she was an excellent ex-ample of an honest hard workingmother. The boys do not recall herever missing a day of work due tosickness, even walking to workwhen the weather would not per-mit the rear wheel drive 50 Chevyto go. She began working at theFirst National Bank in Philip in1954, retiring in 1985.

While in Philip, she made manyclose friends and enjoyed a lifetime of attending many types of clubs and parties always willing tohelp with what needed done. Sheand her close friend, Carol, at-tended school together in theirearly years and remained thedearest of friends their entire life,even able to have a brief phoneconversation less than a day priorto Muriels passing.

She spent countless hours withher craft projects. She enjoyedmany, many hours with two of hergranddaughters teaching them tomake stationary with hot glue anddecorating them as well as herbeading projects many of whichare still in existence.

She married Lester Kjos in 1967in Wall and they enjoyed 40 years

together. After they both retired,they traveled extensively in theWestern United States, as well asin Canada, Mexico and Hawaii.She also traveled to Europe twiceand the United Kingdom twice tovisit her son, Bryan, who was inthe military. She was a lifetimemember of the Order of the East-ern Star, holding many positions.

She traveled to Nova Scotia asmember of the Eastern Star as acultural exchange delegate andmade friends there that lasted alifetime. She was also a lifetimemember of the American Legion

Auxiliary.Muriel is survived by two sons,

Bryan (Susan) Lobdell of Picker-ington, Ohio, and Barry (Gayle)Lobdell of Gillette; five grandchil-dren, Jared Lobdell and partner,Jennifer Williams, Amarillo,Texas, Ashley (Dr. John) TilleyColumbus, Ohio, Adam Lobdell,Pickerington, Ohio, Amber (Ben)Burns, Salina, Kan., and MonicaMontgomery, Gillette; eight great-grandchildren, Blake Lobdell,JNai Lobdell, Tru Williams-Lob-dell, Ella Rider, Eden Tilley, TravisTilley, Maya and Natalia Burnsand Samantha Montgomery.

She was preceded in death byher husband, Lester; her parents;two sisters; a brother; and a grand-daughter.

Graveside services were heldThursday, June 20, at Black HillsNational Cemetery near Sturgis.

Memorials may be directed tothe Close to Home Hospice Housein Gillette.

Arrangements were under thecare of Fidler-Isburg FuneralChapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish.

Online condolences may be writ-ten at www.fidler-isburgfuner-alchapels.com.


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Summer Vegetablesand Fiber

Whether you choose to growyour own or purchase them, thesummer season offers an abun-dance of fresh, ripe vegetables.

Vegetables are loaded with vita-mins and minerals, as well as fiber

necessary for a nutritious diet.There are many summer vegeta-bles to enjoy including zucchini,bell peppers, broccoli, beets, cu-cumbers, and eggplant, to name afew.

Vegetables provide nutrientsthat are vital for health and main-tenance of our bodies. During thesummertime when vegetables areplentiful it becomes easier to fol-low the recommendations of USDAs MyPlate(http://www.choosemyplate.gov/) which reminds us to makehalf our plate fruits and vegeta-bles.

Women need two and one-half cups of vegetables and men needthree cups daily, based on a 2,000calorie daily intake. Increase or de-crease these amounts depending

By: Ann Schwader, Nutrition Field SpecialistSDSU Extension-Winner Regional Extension Center

Phone: 605-842-1267

on your caloric needs.Individuals, who generally eat

more vegetables and fruits as partof an overall healthy diet, arelikely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases includingheart disease, type 2 Diabetes anddigestive problems such as hemor-

rhoids and diverticulosis.Vegetables provide fiber whichhelps to efficiently move foodthrough the body.

Many vegetables have insolublefiber, known as roughage. Thistype of fiber does not dissolve inwater, but can absorb water,adding bulk and softness to thestool which promotes regularity.The American Dietetic Association(http://www.eatright.org) recom-mends that women consume 25grams of fiber daily and 38 gramsdaily for men. The amount of fi berneeded is reduced for adults over50; women need 21 grams and men30 grams.

Eating foods such as vegetablesthat are lower in calories per cup,instead of some other higher-calo-

rie food, may be useful in loweringcalorie intake.

Fiber also helps provide the feel-ing of fullness which is helpful forweight management.

Want to eat more vegetables andincrease your fiber?

There are so many ways to in-

crease vegetables in your diet. Add chopped vegetables to yoursoups, pizza and pizza sauce, trygrilled vegetables, have pre-cutvegetables available at work andat home in the refrigerator, usefresh vegetables as dippers, andgive frozen vegetables a try.

For more information on fiber inthe diet check out the Universityof Missouri Extensions publica-tion, Challenges and Choices Fitfor Life: Eat More Fiber (http://ex-tension.missouri.edu/fnep/nutri-tiondisplays/fiber/fiberhndoutcan-dceatmorefiber.pdf).

For more information, contactSDSU Nutrition Field Specialist

Ann Schwader at the Winner Re-gional Extension Center at 605-842-1267 or [email protected].

The Guardianship Program isbusy selling cards for its annualfundraiser, Golf For Guardian-ship.

Golf for Guardianship is a golf card listing 90 golf courses acrossthe state.

For $30.00 a 9-hole round or 50per percent off an 18 hole roundcan be played at each course usingthe Golf for Guardianship goldcard.

Courses listed in the area are:Wall Golf Course. In 2012, over$10,000 was raised to provideguardianship services to adults inSouth Dakota with disabilities.

The Guardianship Program is a

Permanently abolishes punitivetax on family farms, ranches, busi-nesses

Senator John Thune (R-S.D.)and Representative Kevin Brady(R-Texas) re-introduced legisla-tion to permanently repeal the fed-eral estate tax, better known asthe death tax, to finally put an endto this punitive tax on familyfarms, ranches, and businessesupon the death of an owner.

Thune and Bradys bill, theDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2013 (S.1183, H.R. 2429), is nearly identi-cal to legislation introduced in the112th Congress that garnered thebipartisan support of 223 Repre-sentatives and 38 Senators.

The federal government has noplace forcing grieving families topay a tax on their loved ones lifesavings that has been built fromincome already taxed when origi-nally earned, said Thune, Chair-man of the Senate RepublicanConference and member of theSenate Finance Committee.

Currently more than 70 percentof family businesses do not surviveto the second generation, and 90percent of family businesses do notsurvive to the third generation.

According to a study by formerCBO Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, repealing the death tax

Thune, Brady re-introduce bill to repeal death taxwould create 1.5 million additionalsmall business jobs and wouldshave almost a percentage pointoff the unemployment rate.

This tax punishes farmers andentrepreneurs for a lifetime of hard work. Death should not be ataxable event, and I will continueto work in Congress to see a per-manent end to this unfair tax.

What kind of governmentswoops in upon your death andtakes nearly half of the nest eggyouve spent your entire life build-ing? asked Brady, chairman of theJoint Economic Committee and asenior member of the House Waysand Means Committee.

The Death Tax remains thenumber one reason family ownedfarms and businesses dont surviveto the next generation and its timeto end this immoral tax once andfor all in America.

Thune and Bradys bill is sup-ported by the American Farm Bu-reau Federation, AssociatedBuilders and Contractors, Na-tional Association of Manufactur-ers, National Federation of Inde-pendent Business, 60 Plus Associ-ation, Americans for Tax Reform,Club for Growth, National BlackChamber of Commerce, Interna-tional Franchise Association, Na-

tional Taxpayers Union, AmericanConservative Union, Family Busi-ness Coalition, and many others.

Thunes bill is cosponsored inthe Senate by Senators Kelly Ay-otte (R-N.H.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), JohnBoozman (R-Ark.), Saxby Chamb-liss (R-Ga.), Dan Coats (R-Ind.),John Cornyn (R-Texas), MikeCrapo (R-Idaho), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), DeanHeller (R-Nev.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.),Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), Mark Kirk(R-Ill.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), MitchMcConnell (R-Ky.), Jerry Moran(R-Kan.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), PatRoberts (R-Kan.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), RichardShelby (R-Ala.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and David Vitter (R-La.).

Bradys bill is co-sponsored inthe House of Representatives byRepresentatives John Duncan, Jr.(R-Tenn.), Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.),Tim Griffin (R-Ark.), Bill Johnson(R-Ohio), Sam Johnson (R-Texas),Kenny Marchant (R-Texas), MikeMcIntyre (D-N.C.), David McKin-ley (R-W.Va.), Kristi Noem (R-S.D.), Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), and

Austin Scott (R-Ga.).

Officials with the South DakotaGame, Fish and Parks and Agri-culture Departments are remind-ing ranchers and producers to con-tact either agency if they have un-wanted prairie dogs.

The states prairie dog controlprogram is cooperatively fundedby GFP and SDDA. GFP managesencroachment issues on privatelands which have been encroachedfrom adjacent public lands, whileSDDA manages complaints be-tween private landowners.

GFP will control prairie dogsthat have encroached onto privateland from adjacent public land,

GFP Wildlife Damage Program Administrator Keith Fisk said.Landowners who have encroach-

ment problems on their propertyfrom adjacent public land must bewithin one mile of the public landand have at least 20 acres of actual

GFP offers prairie dog control programsprairie dog colonies to be eligiblefor assistance.

Additionally, landowners mustcontact GFP and report that theyhave unwanted prairie dogs before

August 15, 2013. GFP providesassistance to many landownersacross western South Dakota,Fisk said. This deadline allowsGFP sufficient time to coordinatethe logistics of our control pro-gram.

If a landowner has a complaintregarding prairie dogs that are en-croaching from public land, GFPmust be contacted at 605-773-5913to request control. Once eligibilityhas been verified, GFP field staff or a department representativewill control the invading colony on

the private land later this fall. Allcomplaints must be received by the August 15, 2013 deadline.

Landowners that are experienc-

ing encroachment from adjoiningprivate land need to contact SDDA or their local county weed and pestboard. If the colony is encroachingfrom private land, a signed writtencomplaint must be made.

There are two methods to file acomplaint.

The first option is for the ef-fected landowner to sign a letter of complaint and mail it to the localCounty Weed and Pest Board. Thesecond method requires a formalcomplaint (available by calling800-228-5254 or through theSDDA website at sdda.sd.gov/Ag_Services/Plant-Protection/Weed%20and%20Pest). One copy must besent to SDDA and another copy tothe landowner with the invading

colony.The mailing address for the De-partment of Agriculture is 523 E.Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. No-tices of encroachment may be sentin throughout the year.

The South Dakota Prairie DogManagement Plan may be seen byv i s i t i n ggfp.sd.gov/wildlife/docs/prairiedog-management-plan.pdf orby calling GFP at 605-773-3387.

The Guardianship Programprivate, non-profit agency servingpeople with disabilities withguardianship and conservatorshipservices due to the support andparticipation of The Wall Golf Course.

All of the money raised stays inSouth Dakota and supports per-sonal and financial services for ourmost vulnerable citizens.

Golf for Guardianship is spon-sored by Wall Golf Course, who do-nated green fees, the members of the National Association of Insur-ance and Financial Advisors of S.D. who volunteer to sell cardsand all of the area golfers who sup-

port this program by buying aGolf For Guardianshipcard.

The 2013 Golf for Guardian-ship card may be purchased for$30.00 for a single or $100.00 for aGold Pak ($100.00 for four cards).For more information, contact yourlocal NAIFA member.

Or contact:The Guardianship ProgramP.O. Box 794Pierre, S.D. 57501Toll Free: 1-866-228-9119Long Distance: 605-224-9647FAX: 605-224-0335www.sdguardinas.come-mail: [email protected]

The Fight for South Dakota Agriculture Continues

As South Dakotans, we all un-derstand just how unpredictablethe weather in our state can be,which is one of many reasons whyour agriculture community de-serves the certainty that long-term

agriculture policy can provide.Because of its importance to

South Dakota, and to our nation, Iam incredibly disappointed thatthe House of Representativesfailed to pass a five-year Farm Billthis week. After hours of debate inboth the Agriculture Committee

and on the House floor, a majorityof lawmakers failed to do the rightthing and vote in favor of this bill.

Decades ago, we decided that itwas important that we grow ourown food in this country and aFarm Bill provides the policiesthat help make that possible.

This bill is more than providinga safety net for our producers; itsa national security issue. By notpassing a Farm Bill, we put ourown food security in jeopardy be-cause the moment we let anothercountry feed us is the moment welet another country control us.

234 lawmakers, a combinationof Republicans and Democrats,stood up on the House floor, votedno and decided to put politics be-fore people.

We were able to pass this bill outof the Agriculture Committee withstrong bipartisan support, but un-fortunately, politics came first formany lawmakers this week.

While a majority of Republicansvoted for the bill, there were toomany that walked away because itdidnt cut enough.

And only 24 Democrats voted forthe bill on Thursday, largely be-cause the cuts and reforms to thefood stamp program were toomuch, although these cuts wereless than three percent of the pro-

grams budget.I may be frustrated by this out-come, but we have to move forwardto ensure that all Americans havea safe, reliable and affordable foodsupply.

We need to find a way to makefarm and food policy more account-able to taxpayers. This bill wouldhave saved taxpayers nearly $40billion, made necessary reforms tocrop insurance to make sure thatfarmers had skin in the gamewhile providing a safety net, andwould have maintained the in-tegrity of the food stamp program.

Failure to pass the Farm Billmeans were stuck with the statusquo with no meaningful reformsor savings.

The next step is unclear, but Iremain committed to passing thisFarm Bill and remain hopeful wewill be able to regroup in the com-ing days.

We need to figure out a way tobring a bipartisan majority of theHouse together in support of thisbill.

The South Dakota Departmentof Environment and Natural Re-sources requests water qualitydata as part of its process to com-plete a biennial assessment of South Dakotas lakes and streams.

The 2014 Integrated Reportmust be completed and submittedto the U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency by April 1, 2014. Thereport provides an assessment of the quality of South Dakotas sur-face water resources and identifiesthe impaired waters that require atotal maximum daily loads(TMDL).

A total maximum daily load cal-culates the amount of pollution awaterbody can receive and stillmeet water quality standardsalong with supporting assigned

beneficial uses.Once TMDLs are determined,local, state and federal activitiescan be directed toward improvingthe quality of the waterbody.

The departments 230-page 2012

DENR requests water quality datafor 2014 Integrated Report

Integrated Report can be viewedonline at http://denr.sd.gov/docu-ments/12irfinal.pdf.

To develop a comprehensive list,the department is soliciting waterquality data to help determine thequality of South Dakotas waters.Chemical, physical and biologicaldata will be considered.

Beach closure information, in-cluding date, duration and waterquality results is also requested.

Persons or organizations havingwater quality data should contactShannon Minerich at 1-800-438-3367 or by e-mail [email protected] by August 23,2013.

Water quality data can also besent to:

Shannon Minerich

South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Re-sources

523 East Capitol AvenuePierre, South Dakota 57501-

3182

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859-2516

One Year Anniversary Open House Saturday, June 29th

9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Lunch will be served Clown will be present from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Giveaways to the first 250 customers Door Prizes: Electric patio heater, kids picnic table,

Dewalt 1/2 drill, DeWalt Circular saw,other small miscellaneous items

Sale: 10% off bagsome exclusions,

75% off Carhartt, other sales throughout store

Phone: 279-2158 Wall, SD

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Begin July 18th at 6:00 pm and will be a seriescontinuing July 25th, August 1st and August 8th.

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PUBLISHERS NOTICE: All real estate advertised in this newspaper issubject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal toadvertise any preference, or discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, ornational origin, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation,or discrimination.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estatewhich is a violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellingsadvertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

PosITIon oPEn: Full-time Jackson County Highway De-partment Worker. Truck driver,heavy equipment operator, lightequipment operator. Experiencepreferred, but will train. CDL re-quired, or to be obtained in sixmonths. Pre-employment drugand alcohol screening required.Benefits package. Applications /resums accepted. Information837-2410 or 837-2422, Fax 837-2447.

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PosITIon oPEn: The KadokaArea School District is accepting

applications for a certifiedteacher for lower elementary po-sition in Kadoka. Certified appli-cations may be obtained fromthe school or on the school dis-tricts website; kadoka.k12.sd.us. Please feel free to contactthe school with further questionsabout this position. Completedapplications may be dropped off at the school or sent to: Attn:

Jeff Nemecek, ElementarySchool Principal, PO Box 99, 800Bayberry Street, Kadoka, SD57543 or call 1-605-837-2171.

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PosITIon oPEn: JacksonCounty is accepting applicationsfor full-time Deputy Director of Equalization. Selected applicantmay be required to become cer-tified as per SDCL. Must workwell with the public, and have

clerical and computer skills. Jackson County benefits includehealth insurance, life insurance,S.D. Retirement, paid holidays,vacation and sick leave. Positionopen until filled. Beginning wage$9.00 per hour. Applications areavailable at the Jackson CountyAuditors office or send resumto Jackson County, PO Box 280,Kadoka, SD 57543. Ph: 837-2422.

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PosITIon oPEn: Part-time Jackson County Highway De-partment Worker. Tractor opera-tor to mow county road right of way, and perform other duties asdirected. Pre-employment drugand alcohol screening required.Applications / resums ac-cepted. Information 837-2410 or837-2422, Fax 837-2447.

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PosITIon oPEn: JacksonCounty Highway Weed Sprayer.Seasonal part-time employmentspraying county highway right of way. Commercial herbicide li-cense required or to be obtainedbefore start of work. Pre-employ-ment drug and alcohol screeningrequired. Applications / resumsaccepted. Information 837-2410or 837-2422, Fax 837-2447.

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PosITIon oPEn: JacksonCounty is accepting applicationsfor a full time Deputy Auditor.Must work well with the public,have clerical, secretarial andcomputer skills and performother duties as directed. Knowl-edge of governmental accountingand payroll beneficial. Selectedapplicant will also work withvoter registration and the elec-tion process. Jackson Countybenefits include health insur-ance, life insurance, S.D. Retire-ment, paid holidays, vacationand sick leave. Hourly wage. Po-sition open until filled. Applica-tions are available at the Jack-son County Auditors office orsend resum to Jackson County,PO Box 280, Kadoka, SD 57543.Ph: 837-2422.

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B usInEss & s ERVICEsnEED A PLuMBER? Licensedplumbing contractor for all yourindoor plumbing and outdoorwater and sewer jobs call DaleKoehn, 441-1053, or leave amessage at 837-0112. K26-4tp

HILDEBRAnD sTEEL & Con-CRETE will do all your concreteconstruction jobs. Call us andwe will give you a quote. Office,837-2621, Richs cell, 431-2226,toll free, 877-867-4185.

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RouGH CounTRY sPRAYInG:Specializing in controllingCanada thistle on rangeland.ATV application. Also prairiedogs. Call Bill at 669-2298.

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oConnELL ConsTRuCTIon,InC., PHILIP: Rock, Sand,Gravel (screened or crushed). Wecan deliver. Dams, dugouts,building sites. Our 38th year.Glenn or Trace, 859-2020.

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TETon RIVER TREnCHInG:For all your rural water hook-ups, waterline and tank installa-tion and any kind of backhoework, call Jon Jones, 843-2888,Midland. PR20-52tp

WEsT RIVER EXCAVATIon willdo all types of trenching, ditch-ing and directional boring work.See Craig, Diana, Sauntee orHeidi Coller, Kadoka, SD, or call837-2690. Craig cell: 390-8087,Sauntee cell: 390-8604;[email protected] K50-tfn

FARM & R AnCHFoR sALE: Alfalfa seed, grassseed and high test alfalfa hay.Delivery available and volumediscount available. Call 798-5413. P28-11tc

WAnTED: Summer pasture for40 to 500 cow-calf pairs. Phone859-2889. P27-4tc

suMMER PAsTuRE WAnTEDfor 40 to 200 pairs within 80miles of Philip or can lease wholeranch. 685-9313 (cell) or 859-2059 (home). P27-4tp

TRAILER TIREs FoR sALE:12-ply, 235/85/16R. $160,mounted. Les Body Shop, 859-2744, Philip. P40-tfn

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