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Philip, South Dakota 57567
Hospital
auxiliary work
The second annual hospital auxiliary tour of homes was held Sunday, Dec. 13. The four homes on
this year’s tour were the homes of
Tyrone and Elvera Moos, Tom and
Cynthia Finn, Mike and Shar
Moses and Ron and Laurie Mann.
This is the only fundraiser that
the auxiliary does each year. The
foot traffic was down a little compared to last year, probably due to
the fog rolling in about the time
the tour started. We were small in
numbers but the donations have
been very generous. We are very
thankful to National Mutual Benefit Branch #85 for matching up to
$2,500. The final numbers are not
in but we are close to reaching our
goal of $2,500.
In addition to the Christmas
Tour of Homes, we also raffled a
beautiful centerpiece designed by
Elke Baxter of Prairie Home Designs. The winner of the centerpiece was Jackie Sampson.
Some of the projects that the
auxiliary dollars have gone to are
two exam tables at the clinic and
window coverings at the Silverleaf. Another big project was an
extensive remodel project in the
nursing home dining room, which
included some carpentry upgrades. It also included having all
of the chairs re-upholstered, new
window coverings, a new accordion door for their storage area,
carpentry and paint, and some
new décor. This was a long project, but the final results were
worth it, so stop by and take a look
at the makeover.
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Schofield earns trip to Las Vegas
by Nancy Haigh
Local high school sophomore and saddle bronc rider,
Dylan Schofield, got the chance to do what few other
high schoolers have gotten to do, a trip to Las Vegas to
ride broncs.
The event was Thursday, Dec. 3, at the South Point
Arena.
Schofield won second place in saddle bronc at the National High School Finals Rodeo last summer. Pretty
good for a seasoned rider, even better for someone who
just finished his freshman year of high school. That
status is still paying off as it gave him a chance to participate in the National High School Rodeo Association
Showcase. The showcase is held during the Pro Rodeo
Cowboys Association Permit Holder of the Year Challenge, which is in conjunction with Benny Binion’s
Bucking Horse and Bull Sale. Binion’s event is coordinated by Nate Morrison, Potato Creek, S.D.
Schofield explained that the top two winners from
the NHSFR in saddle bronc, bareback and bull riding
particpate in the event. This year though, both bareback riders graduated so were ineligible to particpate.
To be eligible the riders have to be current NHSRA
members, be in good academic standing and not be a
PRCA card holder.
Along with Schofield were fellow saddle bronc rider,
Ryder Wright, Milford, Utah, and bull riders Cameron
Benbough, Elko, Nev., and Robert (Cord) Hendrix, Fallon. Nev.
Schofield noted he received a 72 on his ride, while
Wright brought in a 77. There were no prizes given for
their rides, but all high school riders received a $500
PRCA voucher that can be redeemed when they turn
No. 17, Vol. 110
18 years old. It can go toward expenses to obtain a
PRCA card, entry fees, or any other PRCA financial obligation.
Schofield stated he believes he rode the best he could
on the horse he drew. He said he has realized that he
needs to calm down and stay focused before and during
a ride. It was a good experience for him, giving him a
taste of what the future could possibly hold.
A couple fellow South Dakota boys, Shane O’Connell,
Rapid City, and Teal Schmidt, Sturgis, were there as
well. O’Connell, he said, was in the PRCA Permit Challenge of the Year in bareback. Schmidt meanwhile rode
a re-ride horse that had to be bucked out for the sale.
Team Schofield was formed to help Schofield with financial expenses to make the trip to Las Vegas. He
said it was pretty cool to have that many supporters.
His parents, Jake and Anita Schofield, brother Alec
drove to Las Vegas. Taking the airplane were his
grandparents, C.K. and Pam Dale, aunt and uncle Jennie and David Shumaker and his cousin, Allie.
Other family members and friends watched him via
television. It was also reported that some of the teachers at Philip High School let the students watch as
well.
Schofield has attended the Rodeo Bible Camp in
Kadoka and the Korkow Rodeo School the past two
years. Through these schools he has learned how to
better his skills. He won three of the four schools, so he
just might be getting the hang of saddle bronc riding.
Schofield said that all he wanted to do was make
Philip proud, he has done that. No matter what the fuDylan Schofield riding his horse at the National High School Rodeo As- ture holds, he is still the 2015 NHSFR reserve chamsociation Showcase in Las Vegas earlier this month.
pion saddle bronc rider.
School district’s geothermal sludge ponds to be rebuilt
by Del Bartels
The Haakon School District Board of Education meeting
Monday, Dec. 14, included a visit by David LaFrance, project manager for Banner Associates.
LaFrance updated the board on the district’s geothermal
ponds. The firm and the board need to approve contracts.
“Basically, we’ve done the preliminary design. There’s some
more investigative work, then we would assist the district
in getting the word out for the bids. We would help administer the contracts,” said LaFrance.
The sludge ponds receiving the waste product from the
geothermal well water have outlasted their capability. The
hot water requires barium chloride to dissipate contaminates and inherent hazards. After being used to heat the
Philip school buildings and some businesses downtown, the
then cooled water is piped to pools, where it evaporates and
leaves behind a sludge.
According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the sludge must be further dried, then
trucked to an accredited landfill. The exact landfill to be
used is still under investigation. After being emptied, the
pools must be rebuilt.
“Pretty much a start over again project,” said LaFrance.
“Should have another 30 years in it again.”
His firm is charging $108,514 for engineering and some
construction. This amount is included in the entire project,
at a total approximate cost of $600,000.
In other matters, the board approved a special education
comprehensive plan required by the state. Black Hills Special Services Cooperative creates a generic plan for its various district clients, which use basically the same plan.
That plan is then adjusted to fit the Haakon School District.
Through open enrollment, a fifth grade student from
Wall has joined the Haakon School District.
The board approved Fred Koester and Zach Thomsen as
this season’s junior high basketball coaches.
Mandie Menzel, in her secondary principal’s report, con-
gratulated the many student athletes who earned conference awards. Menzel said that mid-term showed pretty
good grades, and semester tests are set for Jan. 13-14. The
senior music trip to New York City was, again, a success.
Keven Morehart, in his superintendent’s report, said the
classroom doors Christmas decorating contest again got
many people involved. The Milesville Christmas program
Dec. 10 “was super.” Deep Creek School, with only two students, will join with the nearby Stanley County country
school for a Christmas program Dec. 17. District schools
will release for Christmas break Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m., and
resume Jan. 4. The end of the quarter is Jan. 14.
For November, substitute pay in the district totaled
$1,775 for an equivalent of 23 school days. Hourly wages
for November totaled over $20,679 for over 1,677 hours
worked.
The next regularly scheduled board of education meeting
is Monday, Jan. 11, in the school library, starting at 6:00
p.m.
On This Winter’s Night high school concert
During the Dec. 14 Christmas concert, the Philip High School band performed “Christmas Declaration,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Scherzo for
Santa,” “Intrepid Journey” and “Celtic Carol.” The band concluded the
concert with a wide medley of songs accompanying director Barb
Bowen’s telling of “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Del Bartels
After the full choir opened the Christmas concert by standing in a semicircle around the audience to sing “Cantate Canon,” the choir then sang
“Gloria Jubilate” and “Come, All Mighty Father.” As the rest of the choir
and the band took a break, the four-member Philip High School All-State
Choir sang “In Winter” and “Carol of the Bells.” The full choir’s final
song of the evening was the concert’s title, “On This Winter’s Night.”
The women’s choir sang “Winter Wonderland,” then did a song and dance routine to “Candy Cane Lane.”
Inside
this week:
The Philip High School men’s choir sang a “Merry Christmas Medley.”
Rural Livin’ … Page 3
“Little Pasture on the Prairie”
Extension News
AgriVisions Seminar
Page 5
Obituaries
Eugenia Reinhardt, 100
Jake Totton, 91
Dwight Hurst, 70
Pages 10, 11, 12
Wrestling Results
Basketball Stats
School Happenings
Public Notices … 13
City of Philip Proceedings
Tri-County Predator Notice
Town of Midland Proceedings
Classifieds
Page
15
Page 16
Midwest Coop. Market Report
Philip Livestock Auction Report
Weekend Weather
Community
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Pioneer Review • December 17, 2015
Corner Pantry
West Central donation All-conference honors
Del Bartels
The Philip Area Community Foundation received a $5,000 donation from
West Central Electric, Wednesday, Dec. 9. West Central gives a one-time
contribution of this amount to community foundations within its coverage area, once that community has such a foundation. Joe Connot, director of member services for West Central, said, “We’re glad that Haakon
County now has a community foundation that we can donate to. We are
sure it will benefit the area.” Roger Porch, main contact for the Philip
Area Community Foundation, said “It’s a win-win deal for us.” Porch
added that the foundation is nearing its goal of raising $100,000, which
will then be matched by Demaris Neshiem, and then another $50,000 will
be added from the South Dakota Community Foundation. Annual interest up to 4.5 percent from this account will go toward nonprofit projects
in the area. Shown is Marty Hansen, left, West Central board member,
presenting the check to Porch.
The Western Great Plains Conference has released the names of
school athletes who have earned
2015 honors in the conference.
The Philip High School most
valuable players in the 2015 cross
country season are Garrett Snook
for the men and Ellie Coyle for the
ladies.
The PHS volleyball team members who made the first WGPC
2015 All-Conference Team include
Peyton Kuchenbecker, Tia Guptill
and Cylver Lurz. Other conference
schools had first team honorees as
well, including Lyman’s Sara Herman who won the conference most
valuable player, and Wall’s Katy
Bielmaier and Josie Blasius.
The second all-conference volleyball team includes PHS Ellie
Coyle. Other members include
White River’s Mariah Marshall
and Lizzy Cameron, Jones
County’s Garline Boni, and Wall’s
Savana Johnston and Monica
Bielmaier.
The third all-conference volleyball team includes Kadoka Area’s
Jade Hutchinson and Shaina
Solon, Lyman’s Brooklyn Halverson and Shelby Schindler, and
Rapid City Christian’s Jordyn
McPherson. The conference team
standings ended Philip with 9-0,
White River – 8-1, Wall – 7-2,
Lyman – 6-3, Kadoka Area – 4-5,
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Lookin’ Around
Syd Iwan | iwan@gwtc.net
Mileage
I’m getting a lot of mileage out of
having shots in my eye. The
thought of someone sticking a needle in your eye, apparently, is fairly
unpleasant to a lot of people. As a
result, they have nifty reactions
when you talk about it. Just today
I was visiting with a lady who is
currently undergoing chemo treatments for cancer. When I heard
about her treatments, I said something like, “That doesn’t sound like
much fun!” She agreed that it wasn’t but expressed hope that it
would in the end do some good.
Then a bit later when I mentioned
having a second shot in my eye yesterday, the same lady grimaced
and said, “Ooh!” in distaste. I
thought this an interesting reaction from someone who is herself
having unpleasant medical procedures done to her. I suppose maybe
it is worse when you’ve had recent
experiences of your own that were
similarly less than enjoyable. No
matter how it works, I enjoyed her
reaction and smiled a bit.
This second go-round, however,
was better than the first. For
starters, I knew what was coming
this time and didn’t have to fuss
around about it. Secondly, this shot
didn’t hurt at all, was over in seconds, and left no irritation afterwards. The vision in that eye was a
little worse for a few hours but has
now cleared up and might be a little better than before.
I’m afraid, though, that this last
treatment being pain-free and
fairly simple will not change friend
Joy’s mind very much. She too has
some macular degeneration that
might be helped by shots in the
eye. After hearing about my last
shot, though, Joy firmly announced
that she would not be following my
example, no way, no how. It wasn’t
going to happen. She’s a fairly
strong-minded gal so I don’t suppose my ophthalmologist will be
getting a call from her anytime
soon. I might, however, recommend
the call just to hear some sputtering.
As you know, it is sometimes enjoyable to say things that make
other people grumble around and
fuss at you. I have a neighbor, for
example, who is always waging
war against hornets and boxelder
bugs since she sternly dislikes
them. It is fun to tease her about
them and mention that there are
more of them currently sitting outside her door trying to come in. She
is on to me now, however, and
mostly just smiles when I try to get
a reaction out of her.
It is also fun to extol the virtues
of things certain people don’t like.
Take the color of cattle for instance.
Some ranchers are completely sold
on owning only black critters which
is fine. Bragging on other colors is
likely to bring a response so it is
fun to do so. The same applies to
makes of vehicles. I mostly drive
Fords so I like to note their superiority to those who prefer to drive
Dodges or Chevys. These preferences seem to run deep and bring a
good response to counter suggestions.
Food items are excellent too.
Wife Corinne would be unlikely to
ever even taste herring or pickled-
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pigs feet so I have a hard time not
offering to share them with her.
She doesn’t care much for Brussels
sprouts either so I always try to
keep a good supply of all these
things around just in case I want to
offer them to her or mention how
good they really are. Sometimes I
am rewarded by a grimace, a
frown, or maybe even an ultra-polite “no thank you.”
Of course, if you want to get a really strong reaction out of someone,
just disagree with them about
sports or politics. This can often be
a stronger reaction than you want,
however, and may be best avoided.
I found that out in talking to my
Uncle Les who was a devout democrat and would allow no disagreement with his views. To say
something he didn’t agree with was
to invite a very long and detailed
lecture designed to pointedly show
you the error of your ways. I did
not, after listening to several of the
said lectures, ever bring up politics
in any form with him or show any
expression whatsoever when such
things were being discussed.
Anyway, it is sometimes fun to
stir the pot to get interesting reactions out of people. I can recommend getting shots in the eye as a
good way of doing this, but it would
be somewhat pointless for you to do
unless you needed them. You may
think such a medical procedure
would be about the last thing on
earth you would want to do no matter what, but sometimes we bite
the bullet and do things anyway if
they might be good for us. It doesn’t
hurt on occasion to be brave.
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Jones County – 4-5, Rapid City
Christian – 3-4, Bennett County –
2-5, Stanley County – 2-6, and
New Underwood – 0-9.
The PHS football players who
made the WGPC All-Conference
Team include Grady Carley,
Rance Johnson, Dalton Kinsley,
Riley Heltzel, Nick Donnelly and
Kaylor Pinney. The honorable
mention team honors included
PHS’s Braden Puhlman and Jace
Giannonatti.
The season’s conference team
standings saw Philip with 4-2,
Stanley County – 6-0, Lyman – 42, Wall – 3-3, New Underwood – 24, Rapid City Christian – 2-4,
Kadoka Area – 0-6.
The conference chose Stanley
County’s Colten Drageset as the
conference’s most valuable player.
Stanley County’s all-conference
football players include Drageset,
Michael Scott, Lukas Chase,
Damon
Hoftiezer,
Cutter
Gillaspie, Brevin Klemann and
Trey Montana. Honor mention
went to Brady Hoftiezer and
Jaylen Brown.
Lyman’s football all-conference
included Conrad Mohr-Eymer,
Korder Cropsey, Cole Schelske,
Haydon Cleveland and Cameron
McManigal.
Wall’s football all-conference
went to Cass Lytle, Carter
Elshere, Gabe Sandal and Rylee
Schreiber. Honorable mention included Jacob Linn, Raedon Anderson and Camden Sawvell.
New Underwood’s all-conference included Cody Scott, Nick
Baker and Justin Oberlander.
Honorable mention went to Stetson Stover and Colton Cogdill.
Rapid City Christian all-conference football players are Paul
McLaughlin and Dylan Terry.
Honorable mention are Jordan
Graper and Jeb Hunt.
Kadoka Area all-conference is
Matthew Pretty Bear, while honorable mention are Jarrett VanderMay and A.J. Bendt.
College briefs
South Dakota State University,
Brookings, has announced the following students will receive scholarships for the academic year.
•Peyton DeJong, Philip, has
been awarded the Leaders for Tomorrow Scholarship and the Ek-
The block building north of the Corner Pantry convenience store has
been razed. The floor and a certain height of the north wall will remain
until probably spring. The north wall acts as a fence with the adjoining
lot further north. The barn to the west was taken out several weeks ago.
Come spring, plans are for a shell to be built over and around the current
business building. As construction continues, the new will replace the
old, even as the business continues to serve its customers.
Drawing winner
Jackie Sampson, left, is the winner of the prize from the recent Philip
Health Services, Inc. auxiliary fundraiser. The arrangement was created
by Prairie Designs Studio and was raffled off to help fund community
projects of the hospital auxiliary. Presenting the arrangement was auxiliary member Crystal Eisenbraun.
strum Family Scholarship. DeJong, daughter of Travis and Pam
DeJong, is a freshman agricultural education major. At Philip
High School, she was active in
FFA, National Honor Society, volleyball, band, choir, golf, drama,
cheerleading, 4-H and Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America.
Country Praises
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Cell mate
Three years of being a prisoner
of war had worn the man thin and
ragged, a wisp of his former self.
Now, silently during the night, he
was being half lead, half carried
southward through the enemy
jungle. Helping him escape was a
prison guard.
A night’s travel away from the
prison, they burrowed into the
brush to hide during the day.
Enemy soldiers were searching
for the American and the traitor.
Frayed nerves allowed only so
many hours of sleep. The two men
started whispering, talking as
suspicious allies. The American
had to know. Why?
In broken English, the guard
told of his life. From infancy, he
had been taught to believe in authority, the Party, that there was
no God, at least not like the one
that this prisoner had prayed to
even against the threat of death.
For three years he had watched
the prisoner resist denying his
government, his family, his god.
Though the prisoner could not
have known the date, come the
cold and wet of the winter season
the prisoner had mumbled what
he called Christmas songs, whispered more prayers and asked his
God to send an angel to help him
through the pain of torture.
The American could no longer
fight to stay awake. The little food
the guard had stolen had to last
at least five more days. Water,
though, would not be a problem,
not in a place that got rain every
day. Weakness pulled the man
back into a sleep. At least there
was no more torture. When he
woke, the guard patiently continued his story.
The guard could not have imagined, through such torture, not
doing anything demanded of him
to make it stop. Yet, the prisoner
would not renounce his country or
his god. After each session, the
guard was the one responsible for
getting the limp prisoner back to
his cell. Then is when he asked
the American how he could withstand such pain. The half-dead
prisoner often said that he could
not, not without the encouragement of his cell mate.
The guard watched and listened. He had paid dearly for a
black market Bible, something
•Katlin Knutson, Philip, has
been awarded the Sophia and
Lloyd Riddle Scholarship. Knutson, a freshman predentistry student, is the daughter of Barry and
Edna Knutson. At Philip High
School, she was a member of the
National Student Council and the
Student Council Association state
board.
that, if discovered, would have
been his death. Secretly, he studied about angels and Christmas.
The two traveled by night. The
American remembered very little.
Miraculously, even with such exertion and little food, he was recovering from the constant
torture inflicted for three years.
In an exhausted haziness, the
American declared that he truly
believed in angels, of Christmas
and the reason behind it.
The end of the fifth night they
waited for dawn, not to hide in
fear, but to step into sight of an
American camp. Barely able to
talk, the American promised to
not let the guard be shot on sight.
He now had gained just enough
awareness to realize that the
guard could have saved not only
him but his cell mate as well.
The guard said that was what
convinced him of the American’s
faith. There were angels. There
could be no denying such a Christ.
The prisoner had endured
unimaginable torture because of
help from his cell mate. For three
years filled with pain, the prisoner had never had a cell mate.
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Little Pasture on the Prairie
Rural Livin’
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SDSU Extension
Eliza Blue | elizabluesings@gmail.com
Adele Harty | Cow/Calf Field Specialist
About Eliza: My “Little Pasture on
the Prairie” started out as a borrowed piece of land at the end of a
street in Bison, SD, and now is a
full-fledged pasture with an odd assortment
of
orphans
and
vagabonds, most of them wearing
wooly suits. After spending most of
my adulthood living in New York
City and Minneapolis, or on the
road touring as a folk musician, it's
been quite an adjustment! There are
also cats and chickens running in
and out of the pasture as they
please, a small herd of milk cows,
and an old city dog who, like me,
still can’t believe where she's found
herself. These are the stories of my
adventures – and misadventures –
in the little pasture, and the joy of
waking up every day to life as a
ranch wife and new mama. (To read
more, or see pictures, you can visit
www.littlepastureonthe
prairie.com)
Roll slowly, without pushing too
hard, or the dough will stick and
pull apart. When you are done
rolling, take your long wooden turning stick and ease it under the
dough's thin edge with a careful
sawing motion. Once you've slide
the stick halfway, slip it back out
and start again from the other side
of the circle. After you've successfully loosened all the flattened
dough from the board, you will gently lift the circle up with the stick,
and roll it onto the hissing heat of
the silver griddle. It won't take
much more than a minute for the
griddle to do its work, and you'll
need to flip the dough. Another
minute and you will lift the circle
up again, and whisk it to the growing pile swaddled in a soft white tea
towel. Congratulations, you are
making lefse!
Growing up in Minnesota, lefse
was something I'd heard about, but
as my heritage is Italian and Irish,
it wasn't part of my family's culinary traditions. In fact, I didn't get
my first taste of lefse until I arrived
in South Dakota. Here, there are
ladies who still make it just like
their grandmas did, so you are liable to find it on the holiday tables
of ranches all up and down this part
of the country. Chances are you
know what it is, but if you don't, it
is a flat, circular bread of mashed
potatoes and flour made popular by
Scandinavian immigrants.
I need to digress briefly here …
For a time, the man of the ranch
worked at a guest ranch that
hosted many Italian visitors. One
thing Italians love to talk about is
food, and there was a particular
dish he kept hearing them lavish
with praise – polenta. "It is the
best!" the Italian visitors would
rave. "What, you've never had it?"
they would exclaim, and then, 'Well
you HAVE to try it!" Now, if like the
man of the ranch, you've never had
it, polenta is basically cream of
wheat made with corn meal. Coarse
and smooth at the same time, it has
a soothing texture, but it is not particularly flavorful on its own. Sufficed to say, when the man of the
ranch finally tasted polenta, he
couldn't help wondering: "What
was all the fuss was about?"
I'll admit I felt the same way
about lefse the first time I tried it.
And the second. So, when I had the
opportunity to get together with a
group of gals to make lefse I jumped
at the chance...
Yep, you read that right. See, the
man of the ranch is not a polenta
lover, but has very fond memories
of stuffing himself silly on his
Grandma Myrtle's lefse at Thanksgiving and Christmas. To an adult
eater like me, lefse tastes just fine
– but without a beloved grandma's
special technique, the warm twinkle of christmas lights as a backdrop, and the kinship of aunts and
uncles and cousins gathered to
share it with, it just doesn't have
the same magic. To me, lefse taste
like what it is – thin bread that is
vaguely reminiscent of potatoes. I
can take it or leave it, or anyway,
that is how I used to feel. It is more
complicated now.
The cozy little ranch house we
live in, was where Grandma Myrtle
was born and raised. I imagine
there was quite a bit of lefse making when she was small, though it
probably wasn't reserved for holidays. In the old country, where
Myrtle's parents spent their respective childhoods, lefse was usually
made in massive amounts by
craftswomen who traveled to differ-
ent homesteads providing this service. The original lefse was much
drier and a family might have a
year's worth made at a time. The
bread would be stored in wooden
boxes, and rehydrated before it was
consumed. This early variety was
made with whatever flour was
handy, and only sometimes contained potatoes.
When Myrtle's parents first built
this house, no doubt they had only
a wood burning stove to cook over,
and a piece of flat cast iron to fry
the bread. The first few years her
parents lived here were rich. The
weather was grand and crops were
plentiful, but that didn't last. Severe droughts swept across the
plains, and drove nearly all the
early homesteaders back east. Myrtle's family stuck it out though.
During the lean years, most winter
nights the supper table probably
didn't hold much more than thin
bread made with mealy potatoes. It
wasn't the food of celebration, but
salvation. By the time Myrtle was a
grandma, those times were the distant past, and by all accounts she
wasn't a woman who liked to dwell
on what was over and done. Still,
when Myrtle made lefse she probably didn't think of a Christmas time
feast, but her mother's sweet face,
rosy from standing over the fire,
flipping the brown flecked rounds,
then piling them on the rough hewn
table. It was the food that kept
them from starvation, it was literally the bread of life.
That is why, when I get the
chance to learn to make lefse, I take
it. In years to come, when the days
get short and the boxes of sparkling
ornaments are carried up the cellar
stairs, there will also be one day set
aside for lefse making. As I roll out
the dough, I will tell my son about
his great-great-grandparents, and
the long trip across the ocean. I will
tell him about the hopes they held
for this new country, and the wonder they must have felt at grass,
grass, grass, as far as the eye could
see. I will tell him about this house,
built with all that hope and wonder,
and the grit and determination that
has kept it occupied every generation since. And when we are done,
when there is a stack of lefse tall
enough to feed our extended family
all through the holidays, I will let
him eat as much as he wants – just
like Grandma Myrtle let her
beloved grandson so many years
ago. Letting him eat lefse until he
can't hold even one more bite.
First Dakota National Bank will
host AgriVisions 2016 featuring
Dr. David Kohl on Tuesday, January 5, at Best Western Ramkota,
920 West Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD
with registration and lunch beginning at 11:00 and Dr. Kohl presenting at 12:30
pm. Farmers,
Agri-Business professionals and
business owners are invited to attend.
The great commodity super cycle
is in the rear view mirror. The economic transition is in full gear. The
duration is unknown and will be
very dependent upon global and domestic economic variables. How
does one position your business to
navigate the economic white waters and capitalize on opportunities
that will arise? What are key management and financial practices
that will not only keep your business resilient or agile in these
times of economic uncertainty with
a surprise around every corner?
Nate Franzen, President of First
Dakota’s Agri-Business Division,
states, “First Dakota is excited to
bring AgriVisions 2016 to Pierre.
Mark Tuesday, January 5 on your
calendar and plan to attend AgriVisions 2016. Dr. David Kohl is a
highly respected and accomplished
Ag Economist. He will offer tips
and tidbits for your business, family, and personal lives. His extensive knowledge and understanding
of the agriculture industry will enlighten and entertain. Plan to join
us at AgriVisions 2016.”
For 25 years, Dr. David Kohl was
Professor of Agricultural Finance
and Small Business Management
and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, Virginia. Kohl retired
from teaching in 2003 and is a Professor Emeritus with Virginia
Tech. He received his MS and PhD
degrees from Cornell University.
Dr. Kohl has hosted more than
6,000 workshops and seminars for
various agricultural groups. He has
published four books and 1,200 articles on financial and business related topics. He has received 11
major teaching awards.
AgriVisions 2016 begins with
registration from 11:00 to 11:30
a.m. and Dr. Kohl’s presentation at
12:30 p.m. CT. Lunch will be
served after registration. Please
call today, 605-224-5817 or 800657-5826, to reserve a seat.
During the organization's centennial convention held in Huron
Dec. 9-10, Doug Sombke was
elected by the members of South
Dakota Farmers Union to serve a
sixth term as their president.
"I feel truly honored to serve the
membership of this great organization. These are South Dakota's
farmers, ranchers and rural citizens," said Sombke, a fourth generation Conde crop and cattle farmer
who has served as the organization's president since 2005.
The South Dakota Farmers
Union serves more than 17,000
family farmers, ranchers and rural
citizens statewide. As president,
Sombke spends his days traveling
across the state and nation advocating for family farms, ranches
and rural communities. This is
while his three now grown sons
manage the day-to-day farming operations of the family farm. All
three sons also operate independent businesses, which helps the
farm sustain four families.
"It's the next generation of young
farmers and ranchers who inspire
me. Our state's economic future
rests in their hands because agriculture is our number one industry.
They are the reason I put my all
into this role each and every day,"
Sombke said. "When I was first
asked to serve as president 10
years ago, the timing could not
have been better. My sons were
ready to become more active on the
farm."
Since then, the organizations'
membership numbers have soared,
reaching a 20-year high of 17,000
in 2015. "Membership numbers increased in nearly every county
throughout South Dakota. This is a
clear sign that our organization is
not only strong, but growing," said
Karla Hofhenke, SDFU executive
secretary.
During the state convention,
three board members were also reelected. These members include
Wayne Soren, Lake Preston, SDFU
vice president, Jim Wahl, Salem,
Lynn Frey, Lemmon, and Joel
Keierleber, Colome.
Dr. David Kohl to present at Agrivisions 2016
Sombke re-elected S.D. Farmers Union president
Excess Protein
Deficient Protein
It seems as though every year
presents new and different challenges regarding weather, markets and input costs. This year has
been no exception. The volatility of
the cattle markets are on the
minds of ranchers constantly. The
warm fall has been a blessing in
many respects, but possibly a
curse in others. The variability of
input costs is always important as
it impacts the bottom line. These
things make it so incredibly important to continually work on the
business and not just in the business.
With regard to the weather,
some specific considerations need
to be made regarding cattle needs
as well as potential problems with
current weather conditions. As
you evaluate the current situation,
reevaluate what you have done in
the past and determine if it is still
the right thing to do in 2015-2016.
One specific area is protein supplementation of the cows. As I
drive around the western part of
the state, there are many cows
grazing dormant range. It is obvious that some herds are receiving
a protein supplement, but others
may not be. The questions you can
ask is, “Do they need it, and if so,
how much?” One visual indication
is to observe the consistency of the
manure. The pictures below show
manure from animals that have
excess protein (Figure 1), sufficient protein (Figure 2), and deficient in protein (Figure 3). This is
a simple tool to evaluate if your
supplementation program is working. In many locations, there is
still green grass that the cows are
selecting, which could be meeting
their protein requirements or only
a minimal amount of supplementation is necessary.
Another concern with the warm
fall we have had is the potential
presence of nitrates. I have recently worked with producers who
moved cattle to a river bottom during a storm for protection from the
elements and unfortunately a
number of livestock perished. The
animals demonstrated symptoms
similar to nitrate toxicity, but
could also be Atypical Interstitial
Pneumonia (AIP). When the lush
grass from the bottom was tested
for nitrates with the quick test, it
reacted very rapidly. Samples
have been sent to a lab for further
testing to determine actual levels.
Just be aware of moving cattle
from areas of dry, dormant forages
to areas that may have more lush,
green grass in lower lying areas.
There could be unforeseen problems lurking.
The other question to ask is
“What do they need for minerals?”
During the winter months, it is
necessary to evaluate the mineral
program, as a different supplement is likely needed than during
the growing season. Typically,
when speaking of forage mineral
levels, generally calcium levels are
adequate in forages and phosphorous levels tend to be low and
often inadequate, especially in mature forages. Thus, phosphorous
supplementation is often necessary, especially with low quality
forages such as winter range, crop
residues, or low quality hay. The
specifics of the mineral program
can vary greatly depending on the
total ration mineral composition,
therefore testing forages and supplements is key. Some basic recommendations for winter mineral
supplementation programs are:
Always provide trace mineralized
salt as a minimum. Supplement
Sufficient Protein
phosphorous when forage is dormant, unless distiller’s grain is
being used as a protein source because it can add a large amount of
phosphorus to the diet, depending
on the quantity being fed. Supplement copper if symptoms are present or by-product feeds are being
used that create antagonisms. Be
sure to monitor copper status to
ensure deficiency is solved without
reaching toxic levels. Because offthe-shelf mineral and salt products are formulated to meet
generalized conditions, it is often
beneficial to create a customblended mineral formula to meet
localized deficiencies or toxicities
of a specific ranch. No matter
which type of mineral supplement
you use, it is important to work
with a nutritionist who can analyze and compare minerals to meet
the needs of the cattle on your
ranch.
For questions or to evaluate
your cow nutrition program, contact Adele Harty at 605-394-1722
or adele.harty@sdstate.edu.
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May God’s
sweet angels
watch over
you and
yours this
holiday
season with
their glorious
light, just as
they watched
over baby
Jesus on that
long ago
night.
To my
wonderful
family,
friends &
neighbors,
Merry
Christmas!
–Thelma
Heltzel
GAS FOR ERICA
December 7th thru 14th
at the Philip Pit Stop
We will donate 5¢ for every
gallon of gas purchased to
Erica Williams
to help offset medical costs.
All you have to do
is say,
“Gas For Erica!”
Elderly Meals
Thursday, Dec. 17: Crispy
Baked Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cauliflower, Cheddar Garlic
Biscuit, Cherries.
Friday, Dec. 18: BBQ Pork,
Mashed Potatoes, Biscayne Veggies, Fruit.
Monday, Dec. 21: Hot Dogs,
Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Fruit.
Tuesday, Dec. 22: Sundried
Tomato Chicken, Pasta Salad,
Squash, Fruit.
Wednesday, Dec. 23: Mesquite
Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and
Gravy, Garden Veggies, Fruit.
Thursday, Dec. 24: Pizza Pasta
Casserole, Scandinavian Blend,
Roll, Fresh Fruit.
***
Philip Bus Schedule: Trip to
Rapid City every Tuesday and
Thursday. To go please call 605441-1495. Wall bus to Rapid City
every Wednesday – leaves from
Philip. For questions please call
Kay Ainslie at 859-2670 or 4412449.
From M.R. & Barbara Hansen
We went to the Mayo Clinic for
Barbara’s follow-up exam. Her
scars are healing nicely and her facial movements are gradually improving and should continue to
improve. She is cancer free at this
moment. The next step is radiation
treatment in Rapid City. It will be
five times per week for six weeks.
There will still be a five percent
chance the cancer could come back.
Then we will go to Mayo again for
a final checkup. Thank you for all
of your cards and prayers and continue to pray for Barbara.
On the way to Rochester, we
stopped overnight at Humboldt to
stay with Wanda and Ed Arts.
What a fun time we had with them
and Wanda showed us many
dishes, plates and mementos from
her mother, Cecile, and from her
Grandma Palmer from the Grindstone area. They fixed a wonderful
roast beef dinner and Wanda
served a pudding in some little
glass cups that were over 100 years
old. We played a game of Scrabble
in Vivian’s honor and hoped all of
the words were approved by her!
We did use the dictionary a little
Dec. 17:
Free Movie
“Annabelle’s
Wish” • 7 pm
with a visit
from
Santa Claus!!
Dec. 18-21
& Dec. 25-28
Alvin & The
Chipmunks:
The Road
Chip PG
Sat: 8:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:00 p.m.
Sun: 1:30 p.m.
Mon: 7:00 p.m.
For updates on movies, call:
Gem Theatre
859-2000 • Philip
when in doubt. Wanda’s mother
and Vivian were sisters. We also
stayed one night in Woodbury,
Minn., with our daughter, Holly,
and grandson, Asher. There, you
always have to play his favorite
card game called poop on your
neighbor. We also listened to a little concert he gave on his violin and
guitar. We also called our grandson, Josh Engelbrecht, in Iowa
City, as it was his 18th birthday.
His mother, our daughter, Tiffany,
lamented on how fast those 18
years went by!
We want to thank Chuck and
Etta for the nice drive up to Wall
last week and the fun lunch we had
at the local diner for hamburgers
and chicken sandwiches. Chuck,
thanks for driving and Etta,
thanks for treating. And a nice
thank you to Lloyd and Marianne
Frein for stopping by for a little
chat and for bringing two books on
the lives of saints. That was very
thoughtful of you and the books are
a joy to read. And today, Sunday, it
was a joy to hear the strong clarion
calls of Father Achbach at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church from a
reading to the “Philippians” to always trust and not be anxious and
present prayers and petitions with
thanksgiving.
Also today, our brother, Wayne
Hansen, will fly in from his winter
home in California for a follow-up
doctor visit from a surgery three or
four weeks ago. As we will be in
Rapid City for our sister, Sharon’s,
70th birthday party, we will stay
over at Wayne’s in his summer
home in Rapid City.
News from Loren Kiel
Last week started out much differently for me. I hope it is not to
be a new trend or a new normal. I
attended two memorial services,
one Monday and another Tuesday.
The one Monday was held in memory of Orville (Andy) Anderson, age
88, Hill City. Andy passed away
Nov. 8, in Omaha, Neb., at a hospice house after suffering a severe
stroke. He was the husband of
Rose’s first cousin, Beverly (Paulson) Anderson. The memorial service I went to Tuesday was that for
Kay Payne, age 75, held here in
town at the United Church with
Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.
Pastor Kathy is especially gifted
in presenting appropriate and comforting messages at funerals or memorial services. (It seems less
harsh to refer to a funeral as a memorial service. And much at those
services are focused upon a celebration of the deceased person’s life.
Kay’s family had chosen a theme
built upon the most wellknown
Bible passage of John 3:16. “For
God so loved the world that he gave
his only Son, that whoever believes
in him should not perish but have
eternal life.” Pastor Kathy spoke of
Kay loving in many ways: her hobbies, her travels, her family, and
yes, her husband, Norman. There
was some serious talk and some
humor inserted. Kay’s son-in-law
spoke a few words for the family
and special music was furnished by
Marianne Frein as pianist and
Maureen Palecek as vocalist. They
both are also very talented. We do
want to extend our sympathy to
Kay’s family during this time of
their loss.
It was a different kind of experience for Rose and me as we attended the funeral at Hill City. It
was held at the Silver Dollar Saloon a mile or so south of Hill City
on Highway 16. The Silver Dollar
Saloon has a stage for a band with
a sound system and a speaker’s
podium in front of a dance floor.
About two dozen chairs were set up
in that area. Alongside that dance
floor area, separated by a railing, is
an area of tables and chairs. There
were quite a number of relatives
and friends who attended the memorial service, so many of them
were seated at those tables or remained standing. Officiating was
Rev. Craig Wexler pastor of the
Community Lutheran Church in
Hill City. (This was a first time experience for him conducting a memorial service in a setting like that.
He is a young motorcycle riding
pastor only five years out of the
seminary.) A couple of Beverly’s
sons and a son of Andy furnished
some special music, singing accompanied with a guitar and also a
couple tributes given in the form of
a composed song and poem. One of
the special music numbers they
played was “Amazing Grace.” A
meal, including many Norwegian
goodies, was served during fellowship time after the service. During
the fellowship time a friend, Don
Andersen, who is a local musician,
entertained with guitar and vocal
music. He entertains at various
venues in the Black Hills area. He
gave to me one of his business
cards which lists him as a performer of classic rock, blues and
country music.
Andy and Beverly socialized at
the Silver Dollar Saloon on many
occasions and they had a tradition
of having a Christmas party there
on the seventh of December. So,
Beverly and family thought it fitting to have their last farewell to
Andy at that location. Andy and
Beverly were also members of the
Community Lutheran Church and
attended it when not traveling.
That church is an ELCA church
and Rose and I were not aware that
it existed. When visiting Rose’s
aunt, Martha (Babe) Law, in Hill
City in years past, we had attended
the Missouri Lutheran Church
which she belonged to because it
was within walking distance of her
home. Aunt Babe was definitely
brought up in the Norwegian tradition, so it was a compromise for her
to belong to a German Lutheran
Church.
The
Community
Lutheran
Church in Hill City is a bit off the
beaten path located at 705 S. Newton Ave. It is a relatively new
church starting with a charter
membership of 119 baptized members on Dec. 6, 1981. (I went to
their Webpage to get that information.)
Thursday, Dec. 10, the First
Lutheran ladies had their monthly
Bible study at the Senechal lobby.
Nine ladies and one gentleman
were present. They had earlier invited husbands or men of the
church to join them. One of the
husbands was bold enough to join
them. I don’t know why, but most
of us men shy away from a basically women’s group Bible study.
As has been the practice, some of
us husbands join them during their
refreshment time. They always
serve great desserts for that occasion. This time, the selections were
more festive for the Christmas season.
I do recall that both men and
women were present in the adult
Bible study course called The
Bethel Series Bible Study which I
taught in the First Lutheran basement back in the early 1970s. (My
teaching that course only followed
after some very intensive training
classes to prepare me for teaching
the course.) I currently prepare a
message once a month for the nursing home Sunday afternoon serv-
Philip Nursing Home
Tree of Love honors
loved ones
The Philip Nursing Home will again have the
Tree of Love during the holidays. You may ask: “What
is the Tree of Love?”
The Tree of Love is a way in which the community can remember loved ones who may have passed
away or a loved one who is still living. It is a worthy
project which makes money for the residents’ activity
fund.
Three trees will be placed on the bulletin board
at the nursing home in early December: The In
Memory Tree – for those loved ones no longer living;
the In Honor of Tree – for that special loved one
still alive; and the Tree for Businesses.
Colored symbols are placed on the trees. Red
symbols are $25; Blue are $10; Green are $5; and
White are $1. The price differences allow everyone
the opportunity to give a tribute in someone’s
name. The name of the honored person and the
name of the sponsor are placed on the symbol.
Those decorating the trees appreciate a condensed version of the information. For example: The John Doe Family. Include the
necessary information of the honoree and the
sponsorDonations will be accepted from now
until Christmas.
Your Tree of Love donation can be sent
to the Philip Nursing Home, Attn: Ruthi
Jimenez, PO Box 790, Philip, SD 57567.
Please note on the envelope that it is a Tree
of Love gift. Out-of-town businesses are also
invited to participate.
ices which I conduct with the help
of Rose for the music part of the
service. Perhaps I am just making
excuses for myself!
Friday, Dec. 11, the Grindstone
Women’s Club held their annual
Christmas meeting and party at
the Bad River Senior Citizens’ Center. It involves a noon meal with
husbands and other guests invited
for the meal and a social time. The
ladies move tables together and
decorate them for their gathering.
Another table near the entrance of
the center is where the men sit for
their meal and also chew the fat.
(Current events, such as the markets, weather, economy and the
woes of the world are topics
touched upon, but nothing is resolved!) Oh, yes, some reminiscing
about old times also takes place.
The ladies conduct a brief business
meeting and exchange some gifts.
(Rose Kiel shared the script for a
Christmas skit with the rest of the
ladies. And Rose also reported to
me that Myrna Gottsleben had an
entertaining shoe game. Don’t ask
me what that was all about!) There
were 11 ladies and five men present including guests. Members
present were Mary Eide, Charlotte
Gabriel, Myrna Gottsleben, Arlyce
Griesel, Rose Kiel, Esther Knutson,
Gay Logan and Beverly McDaniel.
Guests were Deloris and Don Poss,
Rita Ramsey, Vicki Eide, Larry
Gabriel, Jack Griesel, Loren Kiel
and Rich Smith. I have heard it
said that the way to a man’s heart
is through his stomach. Well, I will
say for sure that we men ate
heartily and the food was excellent.
Sunday, Dec. 13, the monthly
potluck dinner at the Bad River
Senior Citizens’ Center was held
with about 30 folks attending. (I
did not see the final number registered as a few came in just before
we started eating.) As always, the
food and the fellowship were both
great. I learned from John Heltzel
that he and his crew were about
finished with rebuilding and closing in the former Jay’s Saddlery
building. He said that interior wall
finishing won’t take place until it
has a new owner and it is determined how the space will be used –
what interior partitions. if any,
there will be and where electrical
outlets and plumbing will be installed. We heard reported that the
reason Jerry and Joy Neville were
absent was that they were in the
process of moving downtown into
one of the new duplex apartments
on the corner of N. Wood Ave. and
E. Elm Street.
Again, on the 13th, Rose and I
conducted the Sunday afternoon
worship services at the nursing
home. You might think that for entertainment we would play the traditional Christmas songs, but
instead we played music more in
keeping with Thanksgiving. We
considered them still appropriate.
If my observations are right, there
were 15 folks in attendance with
five visitors. Eleanor Kroetch came
in late with her guests her daughter, Carol, and Carol’s husband,
Dan Asheim, Hill City. ( I recall
when he was a teacher here in
Philip. They were the ones who
built the home on the south side of
E. Pine Street as it curves and goes
up the hill. I am not aware of who
lives there now.) As has often been
the case, Kay Ainslie was there and
she furnished some cake for refreshments. Thank you, Kay. Other
guests were Vern Foland and Beverly Moon, both from the Silverleaf
Assisted Living.
The Haakon County Crooners
gave their dress rehearsal Christmas concert at the Philip Nursing
Home Sunday night, Dec. 13. They
will hold their public performance
at the American Legion hall Dec.
20 this year instead of doing it in
the courtroom of the courthouse.
By the way, if you have not had the
opportunity to go see the parade of
Christmas trees at the Haakon
County Courthouse, I recommend
that you make an effort to do so.
As I have made my way around
town in recent days, I see more and
more Christmas decorations going
up. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Barry and
Edna Knutson and his sign business crew were busy putting up colorful lights along the gable and roof
outline of the Knutson residence.
That included a string of lights on
the entry of our apartment. There
was some ladder work involved
with that. I’m sure others in town
put equal effort into decorating
their homes. I noted that Santa
and his reindeer and sleigh have
already arrived on the roof-top of
Mike and Hallie Albrecht’s home.
But some of the reindeer must have
been sick as there were only three
of them there!
I have had a problem develop
with my computer. I am keeping
my fingers crossed that it doesn’t
quit working. It gets too warm
after being on for more that 45
minutes or so and a thermal switch
shuts it off. So far I have been able
to boot-up again after it has cooled
down. I got in touch with Ron Larson and he came by Monday morning this week to take a look at it.
He gave me the bad news that my
mother board needs to be replaced,
or the other option being to replace
the whole computer. Meanwhile, I
will continue to tease it along by
using it in short periods of time.
Should it completely quit, I may
not be reporting until it is fixed or
replaced.
Obituaries
Eugenia "Gene" Reinhardt
Eugenia "Gene" Reinhardt, age
100, Philip, S.D., died Saturday,
Dec. 12, 2015, at the Philip Nursing Home.
Eugenia "Gene" Reinhardt was
born Oct. 22, 1915 to Elizabeth
and George Ruff in Ault, Colo.
They moved to Butte County in
South Dakota when she was nine
months old and she resided in various residences in Butte County
throughout her remaining childhood and adult life until 2003
when she moved to the Hickory
House in Spearfish.
She was the oldest of 13 children of which three of those 13
died in infancy, leaving the family
with 10 children. Both of her parents migrated from Russia to the
United States, which gave her the
German-Russian ethnicity. Being
the oldest of 10 children placed
the responsibility of helping with
all the daily chores involved in
raising those children and employing and boarding several hired
men to help with their farm.
Eugenia went to college. She attended Spearfish College for one
quarter and decided to go to
beauty school in Deadwood. After
completing her training in beauty
school, she worked as a hairdresser in Deadwood. In the very
late 1930s, she and Ed decided
they should marry, so she quit her
job and married Edward Reinhardt in April 1940.
They lived in Vale for a few
years, at which time Patsye was
born. After Patsye was born in
1941, Ed purchased a farm in
Arpan located three miles north of
Nisland. Edward, Jr. was born in
1946 and Gretchen was born in
1949 while living in Arpan. They
continued to live in Arpan until
the mid to late 1970s. They sold
their farm and retired in Newell
in a two story home that once belonged to Eugenia's parents. Ed
passed away in 1989 and Eugenia
sold her two story house and
moved to Belle Fourche in 1994.
She lived in a duplex in Belle but
later moved to an apartment in
Belle. In 2003, she moved to the
Hickory House in Spearfish. In
2005, she moved to Philip and
lived in the assisted living facility
and the nursing home until her
death.
Eugenia held a variety of jobs
during her life. She was a beautician, and also worked in the Butte
County treasurer's office. She was
a hard worker and a gifted and
talented lady. She was a gardener,
raised flowers and vegetables and
had a beautiful yard, even though
a great deal of time was spent taking care of the farm animals.
But her greatest gift was that
she was a wonderful cook. She
cooked at one time for the Nisland
School lunch program and also for
the Belle Fourche Don Pratt
Dwight David Hurst
Dwight David Hurst, age 70,
Murdo, S.D., died Dec. 9, 2015, at
Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in
Pierre.
Dwight David Hurst was born
June 24, 1945, to Orville “Rusty”
and Verda (Howder) Hurst. He
grew up in the Draper area, attending rural country school
through fourth grade, Draper
Grade School, and graduating
from Draper High School in 1963.
He later attended Black Hills
State College. Following college he
went to California where he
worked for a short time. Upon returning to South Dakota, he
worked for Bert Creamer, Rankin
Implement, Corky Hayes at
Corky’s Auto Supply and West
Central Electric.
On April 3, 1971, Dwight was
united in marriage to Sheila Masteller. To this union was born
their son, Todd.
Dwight enjoyed gardening,
mowing, fishing and hunting. One
of his best hunting memories was
when he was able to shoot his
prize elk, in 2003, in the Black
Hills. Dwight also enjoyed driving
the school bus and enjoyed those
kids. He loved riding motorcycles
throughout his life. Another joy of
ST. WILLIAM CATHOLIC CHURCH
Midland – 859-2664 or 843-2544
Fr. Kevin Achbach
Saturday Mass: 7:00 p.m.
(Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.)
Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m.
(Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.)
his life was having coffee at the
“round table” with his many
friends at a local restaurant.
Dwight was always willing and
ready to help anyone out.
After seven short weeks, he succumbed to his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Survivors include his wife,
Sheila, Murdo; one son, Todd
Hurst, Mounds View, Minn.; two
brothers, Russell Hurst (Janet),
Lakeville, Minn., and Norman
Hurst (Mary Kay), Mobridge;
three sisters, Joyce Drabek (Rich),
Belle Fourche, Nancy Densmore
(Don), Olympia, Wash., and
Marlyce Miller (Dale), Elk Grove,
Calif.; and a host of other relatives
Confession: Before Mass
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ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Milesville – 859-2664
Fr. Kevin Achbach
(Feb-April-June-Oct-Dec)
Church
Manor, and in her later years she
and her sister, Marie, had the
Cove Cafe in Newell. Many people
looked forward to tasting her
home cooking in that cafe.
She hosted many family gatherings and prepared many German
dishes for her family members.
She fried grebel (a German version of a rich donut made with
sour cream and twisted into a
knot) at her church bazaar in
Newell and people flocked to come
buy her grebel. Her ability to socialize and yet work hard made
her truly an asset to her family,
the church, and her community.
She will dearly be missed.
Survivors include her son, Edward Reinhardt, Jr., Belle
Fourche; her daughter, Gretchen
Phillips and her husband, Gary,
Philip;
three
grandchildren,
Nicholas and Nathan Phillips, and
Laurie Gene Reinhardt; and a
host of other relatives and friends.
Gene was preceded in death by
her husband, Edward Reinhardt,
in 1989; her daughter, Patsye
Reinhardt Hostler, in 1971; four
sisters, Betty Glove, Marie Nissen, Dorothea Soldivini and
Shirley Turpin; five brothers,
George, Robert, Paul, Dale and
Dave Ruff; three siblings in infancy; and a daughter-in-law,
Lana Reinhardt.
Visitation will be held from 4:00
to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17,
at Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Services will be held at 10:00
a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, at St.
James Lutheran Church in Belle
Fourche.
Interment will be at Pine Slope
Cemetery in Belle Fourche.
Arrangements are with Rush
Funeral Home of Philip.
and friends.
Dwight was preceded in death
by a sister, Jeanie Schroeder, his
parents and a special cousin, Dennis Hurst.
Memorial services were held
Monday, Dec. 14, at the Draper
Auditorium, with Pastor Ray
Greenseth officiating.
Interment was at the Draper
Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Arrangements were with the
Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
His online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome.
com
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Jake Henry Totton
Jake Henry Totton, age 91,
Kadoka, S.D., died Wednesday,
Dec. 9, 2015, at Golden Living
Center Meadowbrook in Rapid
City.
Jake Wickum Henry Totton, son
of Wilfred and Bertha (Rickgauer)
Totton was born on Dec. 8, 1924,
in Lucas, S.D.
The family moved to Hidden
Timber in 1926 and then to Norris
in 1928. Jake went through eighth
grade and two years of high school
at Norris.
Jake enlisted in the U.S. Navy
in June 1945 and served in the Pacific Theatre. He served on the
Selma Victoria, which was an ammunition ship, during the war.
Jake’s tour of duty finished in December 1946. In 1947, Jake
started working for Byrd Patterson, herding sheep at Norris. In
1948, Jake moved to Kadoka and
started working at Patterson im-
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Dec. 24 through Dec. 27 &
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Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m. (August)
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Confession: Before Mass
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plement and worked for the Patterson family until he retired in
1996.
Jake spent most of his adult life
as a mechanic. He never rushed
into anything but always seemed
to get accomplished what he set
out to do. The last year and a half
was spent at the Gold Living Center Meadowbrook in Rapid City.
Jake’s most faithful companion
was his little dog, Tiger. Jake was
a member of Concordia Lutheran
Church in Kadoka.
Survivors include two brothers,
Rex (Nancy) Totton, Kadoka, and
Robert "Bob" Totton, Murdo; and
a host of other relatives and
friends.
Jake was preceded in death by
his parents, Wilfred and Bertha
Totton, and five brothers, Richard,
Kenneth, Vernon, Will and Bruce
Totton.
Military graveside rites were
held Monday, Dec. 14, at the
Black Hills National Cemetery
near Sturgis, with Pastor Duane
Neugebauer officiating.
Arrangements were with the
Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka.
SACRED HEART
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Philip – 859-2664 – sacred@gwtc.net
Fr. Kevin Achbach
Saturdays: Confession from 3 to 4 p.m.
9:30 a.m. (August)
Tues-Wed-Fri. Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Thurs. Mass: 10:30 a.m. at
Philip Nursing Home
******
UNITED CHURCH OF PHILIP
Pastor Kathy Chesney • 859-2310
Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.
1st Wednesday of the Month:
Contemporary Worship, 6:00 p.m.
UCW meets 2nd Friday at 9:30 a.m.
******
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH OF INTERIOR
Pastor Kathy Chesney • 859-2310
E-mail: chez@gwtc.net
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
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WESTERN NEW HOPE LUTHERAN
PARISH, Pastor Lauren R. Ley
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
859-2336 • Philip
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:30 a.m.
First Sunday: Coffee & rolls
following service
Bible Study: 2nd Thurs. 1:30 p.m.
at the Senechal Apts. lobby
Release Time: Wed., 2:15 p.m.
Youth Group: 6:00 p.m.
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Dentist
Philip, SD
859-2491
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TRINITY LUTHERAN
Midland – 843-2538
Ruth Circle: 3rd Tues, 10:30 a.m.
Nowlin Circle: Last Wed, 9:00 a.m.
Rebecca Circle: Last Wed. at 7:00 p.m.
(Nov. thru Feb.); 6:30 p.m. (Mar. - Oct.)
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DEEP CREEK LUTHERAN
Moenville – 843-2538
SUNDAY WORSHIP:
Saturday Evenings
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OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN
Long Valley
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DOWLING COMMUNITY CHURCH
Every Sunday in July
Services at 10:00 a.m.
followed by potluck dinner
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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Pastor Art Weitschat
Kadoka – 837-2390
********
OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Philip
(605) 669-2406 • Murdo
Pastor Ray Greenseth
Sunday Worship Services: 1:00 p.m.
********
OPEN BIBLE CHURCH, MIDLAND
Pastor Randy Ellendorf
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Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Chapels in Philip, Wall & Kadoka
Jack, Gayle & D.J. Rush
www.rushfuneralhome.com
Bible Study: Wed. at 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Ministries: 2nd Thurs., 1:30
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PHILIP COMMUNITY
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Pastor Gary Wahl – Philip, 859-2841
Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Services – 10:30 a.m.
Last Sunday of the month –
potluck dinner following church services
Last Monday of the month –
Evangelical Ladies Service/
Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Prayer & Bible Study: 7 pm
Everyone Welcome!!
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HARDINGROVE COMMUNITY
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Pastor Gary Wahl – Philip
859-2841 • garyaw@aol.com
Worship Service: 8:00 a.m.
Children's Church: 8:30 a.m.
Ladies’ Aid - 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Bible Study & Prayer,
Mondays at 7 p.m.
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ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH
10 miles SE of Midland
Pastor Glenn Denke • 462-6169
Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. (CT)
Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. CT
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Midland
Sonia Nemec | 843-2564 | home_maker_sonia@hotmail.com
We've been having some beautiful days and now things are changing, as it's known to do on the
prairies of South Dakota. We had
some snow, not a lot, just some
here in Midland and there has
been heavy fog making for icy conditions. The barren tree branches
look so pretty with that frost settled on their branches. Sounds like
we could be in for a good amount
of snow. With college finals being
done on Wednesday, for most colleges, students are looking forward to being home for Christmas
and mom and dad are keeping an
eye on the weather forecast.
And speaking of college, Saturday, Dec. 12, was graduation ceremonies at Black Hills State
University at the Young Center.
Because of being director of
records at the college, our daughter, April, puts a lot of time and
work into organizing graduation
day. April believed the December
college graduates deserved their
own graduation day and though it
made double work for her, with
two graduations in the school year,
she was happy when others
agreed. I remember April sharing
of an 80-something year old lady,
walking across the stage to receive
her diploma on that first December graduation day. Made April
tear up, she was just so proud of
that diploma. A memory maker
day!
This day of Dec. 12, 2015, graduation day at BHSU, a young man
in his early 20s, who would have
graduated in May with a double
major, but for an unfortunate accident on a golf course – was remembered. Some of you may
remember that particular day. He
and his girlfriend and another
friend were out golfing at the
Spearfish Canyon golf course,
lightning struck, ricocheting from
an object and hitting his friend
and himself. The friend lived, but
he did not. An unbelievable shock!
A posthumously award was given
in remembrance of that college
student, with his brother walking
across the stage to accept this. In
telling me about this on the phone,
April doubted there was a dry eye
in that Young Center, at that moment in time, on that graduation
day.
***
I would like to share a story that
has to do with the Midland Community Library Christmas tree at
Christmas in Midland. Barb
Jones, Lisa Osburn and myself
were on the committee to do up a
tree this year.
At a previous library board
meeting, Barb had brought some
pictures of trees made from books
that she had found on the website
of Christmas trees made from library books. Well, you can't get
anything more unique than that,
now can you? In trying different
things from those pictures of trees
with books from the library, the
decision was made. Barb and I
were sure glad to have Lisa on
board for she loves doing that sort
of thing and is good at it. After trying a few things at the library and
not feeling too good about it, Lisa
offered to take some books to her
place to see what she could come
up with and from there we all
headed for home.
Obviously, Lisa had gone to
work for later the phone rang, it
was Lisa wondering if I could come
over to see what she had done.
Telling her I'd be right over – remember, we live across the street
from each other – when I saw the
tree, it most definitely was a
Christmas tree of books. It looked
good! We had a good time at the legion hall with that tree project,
with Barb and Lisa doing up the
rows of books, for with these
hands of mine it would have been
an avalanche of books. Lisa had an
old school desk that belonged to
her mother, perfect addition to the
tree of books, she also had a
wooden sleigh which was made by
her father an ideal place for putting some books. Lisa has a whole
lot of Christmas books and added
them into the mix of library books.
When all was said and done,
Lisa's husband, Shane, made the
comment, "In twenty years when
kids might happen to see a tree
such as this, they might ask –
what is it made from – it’s made
out of books – where can you get
them – we got them from the library."
With modern technology you can
read books in other ways, as for
me, I still like having an actual
book in my hand and a bookmark
for where I left off. As we were
ready to head home, Barb asked
Lisa and I if we would like to go to
her house to see her snowman
tree, and so we did. Barb had sent
me a picture, but when you see the
real thing it is a total different picture, it is huge. Her daughter,
Carrie, helped her do up that
snowman tree and what an interesting tree it was. Barb's Christmas tree was the body of the tree,
with white, fluffy cotton making
up the head, and middle and lower
body parts, with a top hat on top
and parts of the tree showing
through the body parts. No ornaments to hang this year, for the
snowman took their place.
***
Barb Jones had the St. William
Altar Society Christmas party this
year with 11 ladies having an enjoyable time and commenting on
that large snowman Christmas
tree. Good fun!
Trinity Lutheran Church will
have their church Christmas program at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.
20, followed by a tea and tasty
goodies.
St. William CCD Christmas program will be at 7:15 p.m., before
Mass on Dec. 19.
Sunday, St. Peter's Lutheran
Church had their Sunday School
Christmas program along with
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The last day of school in Midland before Christmas vacation
will be Dec. 18.
Santa's Secret Shop was the
first week of December at the Midland School, which is sponsored by
the Midland School Booster Club.
Each student was given Santa
bucks giving them an opportunity
to buy a gift for mom and dad or
siblings, or whoever they wished.
The Midland School Accelerated
Reading program is going well
with some of the mom's helping
kids with some fun projects in the
mix. Jen Jones put together small
pine cones in the shape of a tree
and painted them green with the
students getting to decorate them.
In November, Jenna Finn did a
project with the students in making turkeys out of pumpkins. And
did you know, the combination of
borax and pipe cleaners make for
some beautiful snow flakes?
The Midland School had their
annual Christmas program on
Thursday with Nicki Nelson in
charge and the theme being,
"Elves and Sleigh Rider." There
was singing and parts recited.
Grades five through eight played a
couple of band numbers with Kolette Struble as their director.
Santa Claus came with treats for
the children and the Commercial
Club gave out bags of candy and
peanuts and apples as folks left for
home.
Last Sunday, Jenna Finn and
three kids headed for her folks’,
Gene and Theresa Deuchar, with
Jenna helping her mom get things
ready for Christmas and Cass and
Cole heading out with grandpa
Gene on a mission to chop down a
tree for Christmas. Jenna reports
her mom is doing better following
surgery, which is good news and
I'm certain much appreciated the
help. And it was a memory maker
for Cass, Cole, and grandpa Gene.
And in the mix was a fun time
with little Emma Mary. A good
day!
Morrie and Barb Jones went to
the home of their son, Pat and
Sandy Jones and family, Wessington Springs, for the school holiday
extravaganza in which their
granddaughter, Piper, was in.
Piper is an eighth grader this
year! Barb reported it was very
good and nice to be with family.
Maxine Jones reported the following:
Dr. Jim Stangle's "In My Opinion" column last week was excellent! Thanks for presenting
research based facts regarding
food caused illness and death.
That kind of information is sadly
lacking in much of the public commentary on the subject. Who knew
that of E Coli incidents leading to
illness and death, most were due
to eating salads (32 deaths) and
not meat (3 deaths) for years 20062015?? And his information is
from Center For Disease Control.
His column is always interest, but
last week was virtual reality check
for many of the attacks on food
and agriculture and it obviously is
from research available to anyone
who wants to be honest in their
facts.
Seems like our beautiful fall is
Jim & Barb Petoske
farewell & God’s blessings
as they move from
Midland to Sioux Falls.
They have been a vital part of our community for
many years and we will miss them!
Their mailing address is:
PO Box 207
Midland, SD 57552
The staff at the Dakota Country Pharmacy greeted visitors with smiles, snacks and drinks for a Christmas
open house, Wednesday, Dec. 9. Those staff members
els to Colorado for the same purpose.
Maxine and Shorty stayed at the
Ross and Melanie Jones home Friday night and on Saturday morning, they and Ross went to
Spearfish and met Barry Jones for
breakfast before going to graduation ceremonies at BHSU Young
Center. Barry's daughter and
Shorty and Maxines granddaughter, Lexi K. Jones, was one of the
graduates. Lexi plans to stay in
Spearfish while finding a job. Her
degree is business administration,
tourism and hospitality management. Maxine and Shorty and
Barry and Lexi went out for lunch
after graduation. Maxine and
Shorty especially appreciated that
April Nemec Meeker recognized us
in passing, and brought chairs out
so we didn't have to climb the
bleachers for seating. April and
her husband, Steve, both work at
the university and she handed out
the diplomas and managed the
practice for graduation the day before.
Once again I am running out of
time so will close by wishing you a
good week on this cold and icy, and
a bit snowy, Tuesday!
South Dakota Fire Marshal
Paul Merriman encourages South
Dakotans to enjoy the holiday season, but also to be careful with
possible fire risks.
“There are so many special activities going on in homes during
the holidays,” said Merriman.
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and friends. Will Fischer and his
family from Stickney were not able
to attend, but Tejay and Tonya,
Rapid City, and Jeff and Jackie
Rheborg and Craig, Dea, and Jersey, Pierre, were all there. And so
was Bev's still favored uncle, Bob
Seidler, age 92. Some say he is the
one who turned the 'age' numbers
on the cake to read '86' rather then
'68'. Bev responded as he expected
her too. More of those fun memories.
Last Friday, Dec. 11, was the
birthday of Maxine's mother,
Marge Calhoon who died in 1974
and also Bryer Jones, grandson of
Maxine and Shorty. It was also the
Black Hills Skating Club Ice Show
that night so Maxine and Shorty
did some shopping then attended
the show. Granddaughter Kalli
Jones was one of the skaters. The
group is a little less in numbers,
but led by more experienced
skaters. Lauren Eccaries and Alex
Rogers on down to the three and
four year old beginners there were
fun, cute and accomplished performance. Alex is the granddaughter of Gay Klima Tollefson, who
moved from Philip to Denver so
Alex could advance her skating
skills. Lauren Eccaries also trav-
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Christmas time open house
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and a son-in-law.
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with your best regards.
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request a Card Shower wishing
ending, with snow falling today,
(Monday), Maxine and Shorty
Jones attended the South Dakota
Cattlemens annual meeting in
Pierre last Wednesday, hearing information and interesting speakers and taking care of the annual
business of the organization.
Preparing for the coming S.D. legislative session with its probable
tax during increases was a major
topic for discussion. Visiting with
friends during breaks and meal
times was fun, too.
Somehow, lots of fall work on
the ranch has gotten done, though
Maxine and Shorty have attended
an ag banquet in Rapid City, and
the Nutcracker ballet, also in
Rapid, which granddaughter,
Kalli Jones was in, as was Rose
Nelson's granddaughter, Abigail
Nelson. Christmas in Midland
gets better every year, from the
food, tree contest, vendors, the
Santa photo center, hay rides, and
the grand finale and reason for it
all: The Living Nativity and story
of Jesus blessed birth.
The successful surprise birthday
party for Beverly Stalley McNess
at Loose Ends was a fun event, attended by about 80 people. Bev
was thrilled to see so many family
“There are more family gatherings, more special meals and more
features like Christmas trees, candles and lights. All those are good
things, but they also increase the
chance of home fires.”
The safety tips that Merriman
suggests can be used to reduce the
risk of other holiday related home
fires include:
If you have a natural tree in
your home, check the amount of
water in the stand each day. A
fresh tree can take in up to a quart
of water a day. Place the tree
away from heat sources such as
fireplaces and heaters, and don’t
place it in an exit path. Never use
candles on or near a tree. Make
sure the lights you use are UL
listed and not frayed or damaged.
Don’t use outdoor lights indoors
or indoor lights outdoors. Don’t
overload electrical circuits. Use
approved circuit strips and turn
off all Christmas lights before
leaving the home or retiring for
the evening. Put lit candles in
glass safety globes and keep lit
candles away from drafty windows and doorways.
Avoid the temptation to burn
cardboard boxes or holiday wrapping paper in a fireplace. Those
materials burn at very high temperatures and not all fireplaces
are suited to burn those materials.
As always, Merriman said home
owners should place working
smoke alarms on each floor of the
home. Two-thirds of the home fire
deaths results from fires in homes
with no smoke alarms or working
smoke alarms.
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Good morning from Kadoka, the
edge of the Badlands. As I type
away an owl is cooing to the west
of our house in the dark of the
night. Hope he can catch any mice
before they get as far as the house!
What a refreshing contributor to
the Pioneer Review, Eliza Blue,
with her weekly “Little Pasture on
the Prairie”. She has such a way
with words and brings the wonder
of a city person experiencing the
life of a farm/ranch wife. A very
good read along with Del and Syd’s
weekly articles. Another contributor is Dr. Jim Stangle who brings
out a lot of great points concerning
the animals raised on ranches. He
doesn’t get fired up too often but
when he does it is a good read.
George and Sandee Gittings
were in Philip, Midland and Pierre
on Monday. George kept an appointment in Pierre. Robin Gittings and Kristi Eden went to
Rapid City on Monday. Wade, Jessica and Melodie McGruder were
supper guests at the George Gittings home Monday evening.
Wade, Jessica and Melodie McGruder had supper at the George
Gittings home Friday evening.
Robin and Kristi were the chefs.
A happy birthday to Kay
Ainslie. Missed the party that was
advertised but understand she
was honored by many in special
ways.
Monday, Dec. 7, was a day to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bill and I were on the road to
Rapid fairly early Monday for an
eye appointment for me. The eyes
are good but a change in prescription will make them a tiny bit better. Gads, the price of glasses
where we were was offta! I got the
prescription and will wait for a
bargain to come along. Once we
got home Bill went to the card
room in Philip. I ventured to
Philip later in the day and did
some business, visited Dean Parsons at the swing bed and attended visitation for Kay Payne.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Kay. Kay loved Christmas
and her many quilts were treasures.
Don Moody had appointments in
Rapid City to take care of so
loaded up the two dogs and BB the
kitten and settled in at the Rapid
Valley home Monday afternoon.
Tony Harty came by for a visit
at our place Monday afternoon
and gave me his news and caught
up on reading newspapers.
Tuesday morning we recorded
5/100s of rain in the gauge. The
streets were wet. A change of
plans on driving to the South
Dakota Farmers Union meeting in
Huron occurred when Sandee Gittings had car trouble on the way
into Philip. Sandee was fortunate
to limp into Philip and get her car
in the hands of their mechanic so
she called to see if I could drive. I
picked her up at Walker’s and
after loading things in our car, we
were off. A pleasant day to drive
and the roads were good. I got a
call from Ben Malik about trimming some trees at our place. I
tried to explain what I thought
needed to be done and he proceeded to do what he thought
needed to be done. Sandee and I
settled in at the Cross Roads for
the convention. Sandee is Secretary on the County Councilors. We
are proud of Tyanna Gottsleben
and Ashton Reedy, Senior Advisory Council members, who were
busy helping with all the youth activities and the Torch Bearers ceremony under the direction of
Education Director, Bonnie Geyer.
Ashton will serve on the National
Senior Advisory Council this coming year.
Roxie Gittings came to the
George Gittings home Tuesday
morning and then she and Sandee
attended services for Kay Payne.
Wednesday was a full day for
Sandee Gittings and me. After listening to the information on the
farm bill, hearing financial report
and working on policy, we attended the Education Honors
Lunch. The afternoon Keynote
Speaker, Dr. Temple Grandin was
good. Dr. Temple Grandin has had
a major impact on the meat and
livestock industries worldwide.
She has numerous books out and
there is a movie also. Many years
ago I was in the same airport limo
with her and we had a very good
conversation. Because she has
autism she sees things differently
from others. The good news was
that her parents allowed her to
blossom with her different focus
rather than trying to mold into a
certain shape. The event was
standing room only. The rest of the
afternoon was also full and the
award banquet ended that day.
Meanwhile back here in Kadoka
Bill was in Philip for cards. George
Gittings was fending for himself
with his bad leg and managed to
get some food and drink and survive.
Wednesday was the nicest day
of the week in Sturgis, with it hitting 65 degrees. Ralph and Cathy
Fiedler took advantage of the good
weather and went to Rapid to do
their Christmas shopping. Mission
accomplished, shopping all done
and gifts wrapped and Cathy even
got a little baking done. Their
neighbor Bev’s husband passed
away on Wednesday so they made
a meal for the family and took
over. Bev and Cathy worked together at the nursing home.
Jessica McGruder brought
Melodie out to the George Gittings
home Wednesday to spend time
with Robin and Kristi. Melodie enjoyed feeding the cows! Wade and
Jessica brought supper out that
evening and took Melodie home.
Don Moody went by the Black
Hills National Cemetery Wednesday morning then continued on to
Sturgis to keep an appointment
and went on to Deadwood for
lunch and entertainment before
turning toward the Valley home.
Thursday morning, Sandee Gittings and I were up early to attend
the Farmers Union Industries
breakfast. Five States make up
the FUI and the reports are always interesting. Some of the
things invested in is cat food, cat
litter, manure spreaders, used oil
collection and of course picking up
dead animals for rendering to
mention a few. Information on the
use of E-30 in your vehicles is
being pushed, which would support ethanol production. We
learned more about the issue to be
on the ballots about redistricting
of legislative districts to prevent
gerrymandering, which has been
used quite freely in the past to
eliminate or reduce senators and
representatives in districts by redrawing the lines. Another dynamic speaker was Amberley
Snyder, a Utah State University
student who was injured in a
pickup accident at age 18 on her
way to the Denver stock show.
Amberley was a competitive barrel
racer since she could ride but the
accident changed everything in a
matter of seconds. She was told
she would never walk or ride again
but that didn’t set well so she figured out how to stay on her horse
and eventually taught herself how
to mount and dismount and with
the use of a seatbelt and fabric
fasterner straps to keep her legs in
the stirrups she will get her professional rodeo permit in 2016.
Her message is, “We all have obstacles and our own unique challenges. My message is to
encourage people not to give up on
themselves; to rely on the support
around them and on the Lord to
help them through those trials.”
South Dakota Farmers Union celebrated 100 years of existence.
Election of president, vice president and board members was done
and entertainment of Williams
and Ree was enjoyed to end the
event.
Don Moody had a doctor’s appointment in Rapid City Thursday
and all was good along those lines.
He shared that the kitten is a little
hellion on four legs and keeps the
dogs in a constant state of wonder
and they don’t really like the little
fur ball. Amazingly the kitten
likes water and isn’t bothered by it
all that much, so the squirt bottle
Don has used to discipline with is
now a form of fun for the cat, sort
of like squirting milk from the cow
for the cats to drink!
Friday, Sandee Gittings and I
were on the road home from
Huron with a stop in Pierre to pick
up some things and I had a nice
visit with Joan Patton, we don’t
see each other very often. She is
doing well after some surgery, the
best physical therapy is to do what
you love and ranching runs in her
blood. We made it home and
Sandee’s car was all fixed. When I
got home I saw that tree trimming
had happened. Wow, one tree was
pretty well stripped down, a little
more than I had imagined and
some that needed to be trimmed
were still in need. I had given Ben
the liberty of “just do what you
think needs to be done” sort of like
telling a beauty operator to just
cut your hair any way you want.
Ben and I looked over what still in
my mind needed to be done and he
would be back. When he came by I
was on the roof cleaning off
branches, so he joined me, and we
looked at trees from a different
perspective.
Don Moody made a trip to place
a wreath at the Black Hills National Cemetery at Vi’s grave Friday then he continued on to
Deadwood for lunch and entertainment before returning home.
Kristi Eden returned to Iowa on
Saturday morning. Wade and
Melodie McGruder had dinner at
the George Gittings home Saturday while Jessica was at work.
Saturday morning, we enjoyed a
visit with Dan Piroutek when he
stopped by Jiggers for breakfast
while we were there. Mel Carlton
Community
also joined us for breakfast. Dan
was busy getting things lined up
for a sale. Michael Skiles and his
aunt, Sandy Eschenbacher, came
by our place to take away a direct
to garment printer that no longer
worked and the company went out
of business. Mike is a graduate
from graphic designer school and
maybe he can get the machine
running with his knowledge. One
less thing in the basement.
Tony Harty stopped by our place
for a visit Saturday to read papers
and catch up on news. A little
snow but it melted off right away
but Sunday there was some ice, a
little snow and lots of fog. Sunday
services were cancelled at the Our
Lady of Victory church here in
Kadoka. He reported another
mouse was trying to escape with a
trap attached to it, which didn’t
happen.
Roxie Gittings spent Sunday at
the George Gittings home. She
drove in some thick fog but made
it home safely. Wade, Jessica and
Melodie spent part of the afternoon with Roxie and then had supper with George, Sandee and
Robin.
I attended church and fog was
settling in more all day. Dylan and
Keene Moro stopped by for a visit
when they were out for jog and in
the late afternoon I was among the
many that attended a memorial
service for Jake Totten at the
Rush Funeral Chapel here in
Kadoka.
The “Parade” that comes in the
Rapid City Journal had an interesting article about the Christmas
tree. It said Christmas trees have
been being decorated for 169 years
thanks to England’s Queen Victoria, who ignited a worldwide craze
when she trimmed a royal tree in
1846. The article also tells about
the aluminum Christmas tree that
was introduced to the mass market in 1959 by the Aluminum Specialty Company but took a
nosedive in 1965 when Charlie
Brown and Linus chose a humble
real tree over a flashy aluminum
one. The aluminum tree was
something we had when we got
married in 1961 and it was a half
a tree that could hang on the wall.
Since we lived in a very small
trailer, 8’x32’, it worked perfectly.
When our trailer blew over, with
us in it, just days before Christmas
December of 1961 I don’t remember what happened to that tiny little tree. Nobody was hurt although
it was bitter cold and we sought
refuge in a neighbor’s trailer that
withstood the wind that cold
night. Have you ever tried to get
from room to room in a trailer that
was on it’s side? We fell into the
stool in an attempt to get to the
middle bedroom where Shelley
(five months of age) was only to be
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blocked by a sliding door, then it
was push the outside door open on
the top side of the trailer, run
along and go in the other door and
fall into the livingroom to reach
the bedroom, barefoot. Our first
home was in shambles. What a
memorable first Christmas as a
young married couple!
Also in the same “Parade” in an
article about Wall Drug Store,
under National Treasure part of
what makes America unique.
“Ability is what you are capable
of doing, Motivation determines
what you do, Attitude determines
how well you do it.”
“So You Want to Work on
Federally Financed Jobs” Seminar
Tuesday, December 22
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST
Capital University Center, 925 East Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD
No Charge to Attend—Preregistration requested by December 21, 2015
A limited number of spaces available—must register
Call 605-773-2780 or e-mail: enhancement@csded.org to register
Sponsored by the Central South Dakota Enhancement District
in Partnership with the
Governorʼs Office of Economic Development, Capital University Center
South Dakota Small Business Development Center,
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
Associated General Contractors of SD, Inc. Highway-Heavy Utilities Chapter
SD Rural Development Office, US Small Business Administration and
US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Community
Conservation district fall awards
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The Haakon County Conservation District’s 2015 fall awards
and banquet was Wednesday,
Dec. 9, at the Bad River Senior
Citizen’s Center in Philip.
The Conservation Board of Supervisors includes T.J. Gabriel,
chairman, Peggy Parsons, vice
chairman, and Fred Foland, Marvin Coleman and Tom Parquet,
supervisors. Shelia Trask is the
district manager. The local Natural Resources Conservation Service staff are Nina Pekron, district
conservationist, and Mike O’Dea,
engineer.
The original formation of the
South Dakota districts was in
1937. The Haakon County Conservation District began as the center
of the Haakon County, then expanded over time to now include
over one million acres. The HCCD
has a working agreement with the
NRCS. The district’s monthly
newsletter, the Conservation
Courier, includes updates on the
HCCD, NRCS, Farm Service Administration, Badlands Youth
Range Day and other items.
The HCCD also works with
grants and grant applications.
Gabriel said that conservationminded landowners should look
into such grants. “It is a great way
to get a project partially funded,”
said Gabriel.
Trask said that landowners and
others should take care of conservation, especially before any kind
of drought arrives. She said that
conservation is not only a rural
concern, but an urban one as well.
Four conservation awards were
presented. This year, a poster
award was also presented. Each
Del Bartels
From left, Karen and Mark Foland – Farmstead Award, Janice and Bart Parsons – Green Yard Award, McCoy
Peterson – state Arbor Day poster winner, Sheila Trask – district manager, Sharon and Dave Hemmingson –
Shelterbelt Award, and Donna and Rick King – Natural Resources Award.
award winner received a canvass
production of a scene that depicts
something unique about the winner’s property or work.
Farmstead Award
Mark and Karen Foland
Mark grew up farming and
ranching in Haakon County. He
and Karen have been married for
35 years and have operated their
ranch near Ottumwa since their
marriage. The son, Fred, is now in
business with them and their
daughter, Sarah, has spent many
days helping, especially during
calving and harvest seasons.
While Karen is primarily the one
who does the mowing and upkeep
around the farmstead, the rest of
the family helps in these chores
when needed. The Folands farm
mostly wheat and some millet and
milo. They also run angus cattle.
Green Yard Award
Bart and Janice Parsons
Bart and Janice are long-time
Haakon County ranchers. They
were selected to receive the Green
Yard Award because of their attractive yard. Even in dry years
their yard always looks beautiful.
“I’m lucky that I do travel the
county a lot,” said Gabriel. “This
is a family who has a beautiful
yard.” Trask added, “It is totally
immaculate. When asked, Bart
said he every year he decorates
the main tree in the yard for
Christmas.
The Parsons live at what was
once the town of Hardingrove, established in 1903. Bart’s family
moved there from Manderson.
Janice was raised in the Grindstone area. They married in 1958
and lived in the original old home
of the town for 31 years. There
used to be an old building that
once was the store, but their son
Mike burned it down on the
Fourth of July in the early 1980s.
Janice’s family says she works
in her yard eight days a week.
Their children, son Earl and his
wife, and daughter, Sharon and
her husband, are involved in the
farm/ranch operation. Their other
daughter, Nancy, lives in Nebraska, and their son Mike lives in
Rapid City.
State Arbor Day Poster
McCoy Peterson
The annual Arbor Day poster
contest is for all fifth graders
across South Dakota. McCoy Peterson not only won the contest locally, but is the South Dakota
state winner.
His poster, showing a tree above
ground and below ground, states,
“Trees are terrific inside and out.”
His winning poster is depicted on
the 2016 State Conservation District calendar. “He did a fantastic
job,” said Gabriel.
Shelterbelt Award
Dave and Sharon
Hemmingson
In 2000, the Hemmingsons
planted 28 acres of trees in strips
across their fields in southern
Haakon County. The family
helped plant and take care of the
trees. The grandchildren have
been great help. Dave credits the
fabric for helping make the venture successful. During the dry
years Dave rigged up an 1,800 gallon water trailer with a shower
head and watered the trees. He
estimated each tree got five gal-
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lons of water. The trees have
proven to be great habitat for
wildlife.
Prior to planting the adjoining
fields to CRP, the Hemmingsons
rotated alfalfa, cane, summer fallow and wheat. The Hemmingson’s daughter, Tonya, and her
husband, John Kramer, and their
family have also planted many
acres of trees, and every year purchase more trees from HCCD.
Trask described the Hemmingson’s area of Willow Creek Road,
“It’s really beautiful rolling over
the hills.”
Natural Resources Award
Rick and Donna King
The King Ranch is owned and
operated by Rick and Donna King.
They have been there almost 53
years. Prior to their marriage,
Rick grew up ranching with his father, Don. Rick’s sister, Marlene,
and her son, Rick, run a greenhouse in Florida.
The Kings run a cow/calf operation north of Philip. Their children, Chip, Chad, Clay and
Jennifer, and their families are an
integral part of the ranch operation. They have done extensive
work on water development –
pipelines, dams, dugouts. The
King family has a love for the land
and conservation. They love to fish
and hunts and see the wildlife.
Donna’s father worked for the soil
conservation service and that is
what brought her to the area. Rick
has served on the HCCD board
and Jennifer his worked for
NRCS.
Gabriel added, “It’s a wonderful
habitat for wildlife.”
West Central
Electric gets
hazard
mitigation funds
Almost $740,000 in hazard mitigation grant money has been
awarded to South Dakota cities
and rural electric cooperatives for
infrastructure projects since September.
The money comes from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. The funds are administered by the South Dakota Office
of Emergency Management. The
money is available through a presidential disaster declaration approved as a result of the
Wessington Springs tornado and
statewide flooding that occurred
in 2014.
Hazard mitigation is any action
taken to reduce or eliminate long
term risk to people and property
from natural hazards. Funds were
awarded to:
•West Central Electric, electrical infrastructure protection to
bury four miles of line serving
Okaton. Federal share of project is
$75,137;
•City of Pierre, electrical infrastructure protection to move electrical line from the floodplain.
Federal share of project is
$140,902;
•City of Bryant, electrical infrastructure protection to bury seven
miles of line from the substation
to the city limits, which is the
main electrical source for the city.
Federal share of project is
$401,344;
•Codington/Clark Electric, electrical infrastructure protection to
bury two miles of line in rural
Clark County. Federal share of
project is $36,867;
•City of Dante, water infrastructure work to install culverts
and reshape a ditch. Federal
share of project is $44,342; and
•Cam-Wal Electric Cooperative,
electrical infrastructure protection to bury one mile of line in
Walworth County. Federal share
of the project is $40,973.
Since 2004, Office of Emergency
Management has funded power
line burial projects that have
equaled 677.5 miles at a cost of
more than $19 million.
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Community
American Christmas for the troops
Above, Grossenburg Implement
At right,
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Above, Philip Hardware
At right,
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Courtesy photos
Local merchants helped Wheeler-Brooks American Legion Post #173 with collecting, packaging and shipping
of donated items. Over 40 packages were sent as part of the American Christmas for the Troops program. Post
#173 thanks all those who contributed items and baked cookies. After Christmas, Post #173 will continue to
send packages to deployed members of the South Dakota National Guard. Members of Post #173 encourage
bakers to bake one batch of cookies per month. For more information contact Ralph Gebes at 859-2350.
Badlands Park gets transportation grant
Badlands National Park is one
of 113 national parks selected to
receive a 2015 field trip grant
from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks.
Badlands National Park offers a
series of programs to draw kids
into the unique ecology, history,
and prehistory of the area. As part
of the National Park Foundation’s
Open OutDoors for Kids program,
this grant (funded in part by Disney) provides funding for materials and logistics to make national
park field trips, citizen science
projects, Junior Ranger activities,
experiential learning opportunities, and more possible.
Including this year’s grantees,
National Park Foundation grants
have made it possible for more
than 300,000 students to visit national parks.
“Through programs like Open
Outdoors for Kids and the Find
Your Park movement, we are creating the next generation of park
stewards, connecting youth across
the country to these special places
and inspiring their natural curiosity and love for them,” said Will
Shafroth, president and CEO of
the National Park Foundation.
“We are grateful to all of our partners, including Disney, that make
such programs possible and help
more people find their park.”
“By sharing parks with kids at
such a young age, we’re building a
strong generation of park stewards who will care for and protect
these treasured places into the
next 100 years,” said Jonathan B.
Jarvis, director of the National
Park Service. “Thanks to our philanthropic partner, the National
Park Foundation, we’re able to
strengthen and enrich our parks
through the lasting bond these experiences foster.”
Badlands National Park will
utilize the 2015 grant to fund
transportation for school children
who would normally not have the
means to make a field trip to the
park. During their park visit, students have an opportunity gain
hands-on experience as they explore the park and its resources.
Beyond park visits, we aim to support involvement with youth
camps and supporting local youth
as seasonal interns to optimize a
prospective workforce and engaged community.
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encourage local youth to cultivate
an engaging sense of universal
stewardship by learning the value
of the National Park Service mission, how that philosophy can be
applied beyond park boundaries,
and taking it home,” stated Education Technician Ed Welsh. An
awe inspiring blend of wildlife, geology, paleontology, and history
makes the opportunities provided
by Ticket to Ride ideally placed at
Badlands National Park.
For the full list of park grantees,
and their projects, visit www.nationalparks.org/ticket-adventure.
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Milesville
Janice Parsons | 544-3315
St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Milesville will have Mass on
Christmas day at 11:00 a.m. On
New Year’s Eve Mass will be at
7:30 p.m.
At the Hardingrove Church
there will be Christmas Eve services at 5:30 p.m.
Linda
Gebes
hosted
the
Community
Club
Milesville
Christmas party on Wednesday
evening. Several goodie bags were
put together for the folks in the
community who live alone. Members attending were Gayla
Piroutek, Karen Carley, Theresa
Deuchar, Donna Staben, Tina
Staben, Marcia Eymer and Lana
Elshere.
On Thursday night, the
Milesville School held their Christmas program, followed by supper
provided by the parents. Jodi Parsons' parents, Mike and Betty McDonnell, Highmore, were probably
the ones who drove the farthest.
Sunday night there was a good
crowd at the Hardingrove Church
for their program and soup supper. The roads and weather report
kept some folks at home. We were
getting sleet when it was time to
go home.
Gene and Theresa Deuchar attended their grandchildrens’
Christmas programs this week.
Nora Hoffman participated in the
Big White School program at the
Creighton Hall on Monday. Cass
and Cole Finn performed in a
Christmas musical at the Midland
School on Thursday. On Saturday,
Duane Keffeler from the Red Owl
area stopped for a visit with Gene
and Theresa. On Sunday, Jenna,
Cole, Cass, and Emma Finn spent
the day helping Theresa get
caught up. In addition, Dixon,
Cass, and Cole helped locate a
Christmas tree and completed the
job by helping decorate it.
Kara Parsons went to Rapid
City on Tuesday and spent the
night with Joanne Parsons. She
visited with two of her aunts and
a cousin while up there.
Curt Arthur and his friend, Jill,
Rapid City, visited with Jim and
Lana Elshere on Friday. On Saturday evening, Lana went to the
basketball game in Wall with Trey
and Jenna Elshere. Grandson
Carter is one of the players for
Wall.
Last Thursday, Paul, Donna
and Tina Staben went to Pierre
and while there, they viewed the
Christmas trees in the Capitol.
One of the trees was decorated by
the Milesville 4-H Club.
Philip & Irene Hansen
60th Wedding Anniversary
Philip & Irene Hansen
were married on
December 23, 1955, in
Kadoka, South Dakota
To their union, they have three
children, Karen of North Glen, Colo.,
Janet of Rapid City, S.D., and Kevin of
Colorado Springs, Colo. They have two
grandchildren, Michelle of Queen Creek,
Ariz., and Andrea of Colorado Springs.
Cards of well wishes may be sent to:
1913 Meyers Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Sunday evening, the Paul
Stabens were busy with various
Christmas events. Donna and
Tina attended the Parade of
Homes in Philip and also an open
house at the courthouse to see the
decorated trees there. Then on to
the bowling alley for the Garden
Club Christmas party where they
enjoyed supper. Paul joined the
Crooners for some singing at the
Philip Nursing Home.
This Sunday afternoon, Dec. 20,
the Crooners will present a Christmas concert and sing-along at the
Philip Legion Hall at 2:00 p.m.
This is in memory of Lee
Schoniger. It is also a fundraiser
for an electric piano for the legion
hall.
Donnie and Bobette Schofield
spent Thursday and Saturday
evenings at the home of Justin and
Donna Schofield. They helped
them cut up meat and had supper
with them,
Chase Wright, son of Jeff and
Crystal Schofield, was gone from
Dec. 2-6 on a trip to New York City
and Washington, D.C. He was
among six seniors from Philip
High School who were in band or
chorus for all four years of high
school. Some of the highlights
were seeing the Empire State
Building, Ground Zero, Smithsonian Institution, and they saw some
Broadway shows.
Jeff and Crystal Schofield were
in Vermillion over the weekend
where they attended the college
graduation of their son, Tre'. Congratulations to both of these young
men!
On Friday, Jim and Linda Stangle were in Wall for the boys’ basketball game. They were in Philip
on Saturday for the boys’ and girls’
games. Milesville boys playing for
PHS this year are Mark Stangle
and Chase Wright.
Weekend visitors at Chad and
Kathy Hanrahan's were Kathy's
mother and sister, Carol and
Melissa Petersen of Gregory.
Byron and Peggy Parsons
helped their granddaughter, EmmyLee, celebrate her fourth birthday on Friday night at the home of
her parents, Brennen and Joni
Parsons of Philip. On Saturday
evening, Peggy went to Wall to
watch their grandson, Cass Lytle,
play basketball.
Local folks attending the
Haakon County Conservation District banquet in Philip on Wednesday evening were Nina Pekron,
Peggy Parsons and Bart and me.
We received the Green Yard
award. Thanks to whoever nominated us!
On Thursday evening, our
grandchildren, Bailey and Carter,
were in the Christmas concert at
Rapid City Christian school.
Bryan and Sharon Olivier and
Bart and I were among those attending.
We haven't had sunshine in
days. I put out some Christmas
solar lights several days ago and
they haven't lit up yet. They need
the sunshine – and I do too! The
weather sounds like snow is on the
way.
Hank Martin ~ 6 lbs., 17 / ”
Emry Idell ~ 5 lbs., 2 oz., 19”
3
4
born November 17, 2015
to Jacob & Anna Garon
Proud Big Brother: Dirk Daniel
Maternal Grandparents: Dan & Marla Nelson
Paternal Grandparents: Greg & Judy Garon
Maternal Great-Grandparents:
Martin & Vera Nelson
Sports & School
10
Wrestlers see mat action at Rapid City
Some of the best wrestlers from
three states met on the mats during the Rapid City Central Invitational Tournament, Dec. 11 and 12.
Philip Area team took the eighth
place slot, beating out 27 other
teams. The 35 teams who particpated in the tournament range
from some of the smallest to some
of the largest in all three states.
The tournament is a true test of
the grapplers’ abilities, physical
and mental, and can highlight
their strengths and areas that need
improvement. Philip’s placing,
Team scores were Pierre T.F.
Riggs – 225.5, Sturgis – 202, Aberdeen Central – 187.5, Bismarck,
N.D. – 187, Huron – 165,
Spearfish – 158, Sioux Falls Roosevelt – 145.5, Philip – 139, Rapid
City Central – 126.5, Rapid City
Stevens – 120, Sheridan, Wyo. –
100, Sioux Falls Washington – 89,
Chamberlain – 87, Worland,
Wyo. – 77, Douglas/Rapid City
Christian – 68.5, Hot Springs – 68,
Laramie, Wyo. – 65, Cambell
County Wyo. (Gillette) – 58, Hettinger, N.D. – 56, Winner – 54,
Newcastle, Wyo. – 52, Mitchell –
48, Torrington, Wyo. – 43, Mandan,
N.D. – 41, Dickinson, N.D. – 36,
Milbank – 34, Sioux Falls Lincoln –
29, Belle Fourche and Bismarck
(N.D.) Legacy – 22, Harding
County – 15, St Thomas More and
Todd County – 14, Hill City – 8,
Lead-Deadwood – 7, and Buffalo,
Wyo. – 0.
106 lbs: Parker Snyder
record 5-3
•Fall Jarrod Roberts (SHER) 5:13
•Dec. to Eli Kaldoun (SFR) 2-6
•Dec. Daymon Steuck (AC) 7-5
•Dec. to Laken Boese (BIS) 4-6
106 lbs: Jadyn Coller
record 4-4
•Dec. Steuck 12-6
•Dec. to Wyatt Turnquist (WIN) 5-6
•Dec. to Daynon Huber (HUR) 7-11
113 lbs: Cash Wilson
Philip High School
November 2015 Students of the Month
Cooper West – junior
Responsible for work. Asks
questions if doesn’t understand
something. Comes in for help if
needed. Has a smile every day.
Ta’Te Fortune – senior
Always attentive in class. Does
well on her assignments and
tests. Has a kind personality. Always willing to help others
record 6-2
•Bye
•Fall Nathan Willson (SHER) 1:51
•Dec. to Chauncey Goethals (AC) 2-9
•Fall Alex Stoneall (SFW) 1:45
•Fall to Derick Dower (SPR) 1:15
120 lbs: Reece Heltzel 7th
record 7-3
•Bye
•Dec. to Spencer Stockman (RCS) 2-4
•Fall Eric Sebesta (SFW) 1:23
•Dec. Trey Rodriguez (TOR) 7-1
•Maj. Dec. Colby Curtis (WIN) 12-2
•Fall to Chris Nash (STU) 0:30
•Maj. Dec. Josh Vorthems (SFR) 9-0
126 lbs: Hunter Peterson 5th
record 8-2
•Fall Payton Connolly (NEWC) 1:24
•Fall Alex Phelps (HS) 2:35
•Dec. to Slayton Ludens (SPR) 0-4
•Fall Cameron Biggins (WIN) 1:57
•Fall Austin Cihak (AC) 1:30
•Fall to Austin Senger (PIE) 1:55
•Fall Buddy Heidinger (RCC) 2:02
126 lbs: Colby Fitch
record 5-3
•Tech Fall Cody Homan (HLC) 17-2 (4:15)
•Fall Heidinger 5:44
•Fall to Senger 0:34
•Maj. Dec. to Cooper Voorhees (RCS) 2-14
132 lbs: Pedro Dennis
record 5-3
•Dec. to Idris Elias (LAR) 2-6
•Dec. Caden McNabb (RCS) 7-2
•Fall Tanner Swab (SFR) 3:55
•Fall to Chipper Shillingstad (HUR) 4:25
138 lbs: Victor Dennis
record 1-4
•Fall Gavin Durfee (NEWC) 0:58
•Tech. Fall to Tanner Brengle (STU) 0-15
(2:23)
•Maj. Dec. to Jared Honeyman (BIS) 0-10
138 lbs: Trey Elshere
record 4-4
•Dec. Isaac Fischer (MIL) 4-0
•Tech. Fall to Carter Lohr (SFR) 0-15 (4:16)
•Fall to Nathan Sowle (HUR) 2:31
145 lbs: Keagan Fitch 8th
record 7-3
•Fall Dylan Fleck (MAN) 3:19
•Maj. Dec. to Trent Francom (HUR) 1-9
•Dec. Cole Johnson (HUR) 5-2
•Fall Hunter Elliot (WOR) 0:27
•Fall Jarren Puhlman (STU) 4:29
•Forfeit to Francom
•Fall to Jake Anderson (MIL) 0:44
152 lbs: Nick Donnelly 5th
record 5-3
•Dec. Briggs Havlik (MIT) 2-1
•Fall Reese Hansen (SPR) 2:00
•Dec. Tyger Rodiquez (TOR) 6-4
•Dec. to Hunter O’Connor (SFW) 0-3
Philip Junior High School
November 2015 Students of the Month
Jet Jones – 8th grade
Is always attentive in class.
Works hard. Gets work done on
time. Participates in group activities. Is a conscientious student.
•Dec. to John Henrich (RCS) 0-3
•Forfeit Jaret Lee (DIC)
160 lbs: Rance Johnson 3rd
record 8-1
•Fall Wyatt Corley (NEWC) 4:10
•Tech. Fall Dante Colicheski (RCS) 18-3
(4:41)
•Maj. Dec. Brady Bieber (BIS) 13-5
•Dec. to Hayden Hastings (SHER) 3-9
•Fall Rick Strubel (HUR) 2:06
•Dec. Logan Wagoner (CAM) 6-4
170 lbs: Kaylor Pinney 4th
record 8-2
•Tech. Fall Rondo Hernandez (WOR)15-0
(4:06)
•Fall Joey Otta (SFR) 1:51
•Dec. Trig Olson (HC) 7-6
•Dec. to Bradley Nelson (AC) 4-9
•Sud. Vic-1 Nick Christensen (HUR) 10-6
•Dec. to Zeph Irion (SPR) 1-3
182 lbs: Blake Crowser
record 3-3
•Fall Damien Bingen (WIN) 1:58
•Fall to Colin Simons (HUR) 3:57
•Fall Leo Arguello (DOU) 2:46
•Dec. to Carter Max (MIT) 5-6
195 lbs: Jory Rodgers
record 2-5
•Fall to Justin Bergquist (BIS) 1:16
•Bye
•Injury Teigan Marchant (NEWC) 1:00
•Fall Waylon Marshall (TC) 1:44
•Fall to Jake Sanders (BIS) 3:33
285 lbs: Geoffrey DeVries
record 3-4
•Dec. Aren X-Wells (NA) 9-2
•Fall Tanner Kettwig (MIL) 1:00
•Fall to Ty Paulsen (PIE) 2:43
•Fall to Josh Waagen (HUR) 2:10
The judges for the annual Philip
school door decorating contest had
a challenging time this year as all
the doors were very creative and
unique.
Not only teachers, but the
kitchen staff and custodians also
particpated in the contest. It was
noted that there were just two
“Scrooges” this year who did not
take part.
The doors included a wide vari-
ety of themes from childrens’ stories, to more traditional, to
movies, to unique ideas. Some
were very elaborate while others’
simplicity spoke volumes.
Photos of all the doors can be
seen on the Scottie Pride Facebook page.
Up next for the grapplers is the
Hot Springs Invitational Dec. 1819. They will then not see tournament action until Jan. 2 when they
head east to Salem.
School door decorating
contest winners
Kelcey Butler – 7th grade
Does a great job of taking notes.
Pays attention in class. Asks for
help when she needs clarification. Always tries to do her best.
High School - Betty Berry
Most Humorous - Pennie Slovek
Over Achiever - Laura O’Connor
True Christmas Spirit
Kathy Peterson
Above and Beyond
Nicole Dennis and Brenda Grenz
Junior High - Lissa Papousek
Elementary - Marie Slovek
School & Sports
Students compete in food drive
11
Scotties start boys’ basketball
season with four-point loss
The Philip Scotties boys’ basketball team opened its 2015 season
with a game in Wall against the
Eagles, Friday, Dec. 11.
The team, under head coach
Casey Jore, started slowly, trailing by seven points by the end of
the first quarter. They then tried
a gradual comeback attempt.
The second quarter saw not only
more baskets, but the Scotties
gained a point over Wall. The
third quarter was a threat to
Wall’s lead, with Philip gaining
another four points to put the
Scotties within a field goal of tying
the score.
The final quarter, though, was
where the steam diminished for
the Scotties. Hard play was not
enough for Philip, with the Scotties not gaining the points needed
to catch up to their opponents on
their opponent’s home court.
Scoring By Quarters
2
3 4
1
Philip
13 38 54 68
Wall
20 44 56 72
Field goals: Philip – 26/72 - 36%
Wall – 16/25 - 64%
Three-point goals: 0/1
Philip scorers: Deontae Thorn – 22,
Chase Wright – 20, Cooper West, Garrett Snook and Scott Rafter – 6 each,
Dawson Reedy – 5, Dalton Kinsley – 2,
Clayton Fosheim – 1
Wall scorers: Carter Elshere – 19,
Allan McDonnell and Cass Lytle – 13
each, Rylee Schreiber – 9, Cody
Huether – 6, Damion Breese – 5, Camden Sawvell – 4, Mason Sandal – 3
Rebounds: 19 Leaders: Thorn – 6,
Kinsley – 5, Snook and Wright – 2 each,
Reedy, West, Conner Dekker and
Rafter – 1 each
Assists: 15 Leaders: Reedy and
Kinsley – 5 each, Thorn and West – 2
each, Snook – 1
Steals: 19 Leaders: Reedy and Kinsley – 5 each, Snook – 3, Thorn and
Rafter – 2 each, West, Braden Puhlman
and Wright – 1 each
Turnovers: Philip – 19
Fouls: Philip – N/A Fouled out:
Philip’s Wright
Garrett Snook, left, and Keegan Burnett coordinated
a class-competion food drive, with the food going to
the Country Cupboard food pantry. The boys received
945 pounds of food, with a total of 943 items donated.
For the elementary competition, the kindergarten
class won a pizza party by donating 178 items. For the
Philip High School students
Keegan Burnett and Garrett
Snook accomplished their student
council community service project
by coordinating a Thanksgiving
food drive.
The two boys received 945
pounds of food, with a total of 943
items donated. For the elementary
competition, the kindergarten
class won a pizza party by donating 178 items. For the junior high
and high school, the junior class
won open study halls for during
the week before Thanksgiving
break by collecting 199 items.
All donations went to the Country Cupboard food pantry based
out of Wall. The food drive ran
from Nov. 9 through Nov. 19.
The boys promoted the drive
using these Feeding South Dakota
statistics.
Hunger in the
United States
“Food insecurity is present in
every county in America. It exists
when individuals’ access to
enough food is limited by a lack of
money and other resources.
“An estimated 49 million Americans, or 16.1 percent, are food insecure. This exists, while nearly
100 billion pounds of food go to
waste in our country every year.
“Over 16 million children live in
food insecure households. Twentyone percent of rural households
with children are food insecure,
that is over one million households. Seventy-four percent of all
Feeding America client households have annual household incomes at or beneath the poverty
line. Sixty-five percent of households with seniors served by Feeding America have to choose
between buying food and paying
for utilities or medical care.
“A total of 14.6 percent of individuals live at or below the
poverty line. One out of every
eight individuals in South Dakota
is food insecure. The percentage is
significantly higher for children
under the age of 18 – one in every
five children is at risk of going
hungry.
“Three counties in South
Dakota are the poorest in the
United States. A total of four
South Dakota counties are in the
top 10 United States counties with
the highest poverty rates. South
Dakota has eight of the nation’s
30 poorest counties. Nearly 40
percent of the state’s school-aged
children qualify for free and reduced meals, and 19.2 percent of
its citizens 50 and older live below
the poverty line.
“Feeding South Dakota serves
all 66 counties in South Dakota,
providing food for an estimated
190,000 people every year. Nearly
Courtesy Photo
junior high and high school, the junior class won
open study halls for during the week before Thanksgiving break by collecting 199 items. Snook and Burnett did this as a student council community service
project.
40 percent of those served by
Feeding South Dakota are considered to be a working poor family.
Throughout the state, pantries,
on-site feeding programs and shelters served by Feeding South
Dakota report that the average
monthly income is $970 per household. Almost half of the individuals served by Feeding South
Dakota are children and infants.
The organization distributed 12.5
million pounds of food to individuals in need, providing 10.4 million
meals to hungry individuals
across South Dakota.
“In order to meet the hunger
gap across the state, Feeding
South Dakota needs to provide an
additional 16 million meals. The
value of donated food annually to
Feeding South Dakota is over
$18.5 million. FSD maintains a
network of 350 partnering agencies statewide.
Feeding South Dakota
“More than 5,500 packages of
food are distributed weekly to
hungry children across the state
through the BackPack Program.
For every one dollar donated,
FSD can provide five meals to individuals in need. Purchasing
those same five meals would cost
an individual more than $10. With
FSD’s purchasing power, a donation of one box of cereal can pro-
vide one box of cereal to serve a
family in need. A donation of the
three dollars it would cost to purchase that one box of cereal, FSD
can provide 18 boxes of cereal to
serve 18 families in need.”
The Philip junior varsity fared
no better for their first game of the
season, though they had the lead
for a while.
The first quarter ended with a
5-5 tie. By halftime, the Scotties
had pulled away to a three-point
lead. The fourth quarter saw a
turn around, where Wall now was
ahead by three. The Eagles simply
took over the fourth quarter.
Scoring By Quarters
2
3 4
1
5 11 13 17
Philip
Opponent
5
8 16 29
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Philip’s Dalton Kinsley starts to set up a play against the Wall Eagles.
Free throws: Philip – 2/6 - 30%
Wall – 6/8 - 75%
Three-point goals: 0/1
Philip scorers: Rafter – 5, Jet
Jones – 4, West – 3, Dekker and
Wade Kroetch – 2 each, Fosheim – 1
Wall scorers: Sandal – 9, Jacob
Bielmaier – 8, Breasee – 7, Cooper
McConahy – 5
Rebounds: 11 Leaders: Rafter – 6,
Puhlman – 2, Dekker, Wynn Schaak
and Jones – 1 each
Assists: 4 Leaders: Coy Kramer –
2, West and Mark Stangle – 1 each
Steals: 9 Leaders: Fosheim – 4,
Puhlman and Rafter – 2 each, West –
1
Turnovers: Philip – 11
Blocks: 1 Leader: Rafter – 1
Fouls: Philip – 10
Thank You …
Dylan, Jordan and I want to express our
gratitude to all who sponsored Dylan on his
trip to Las Vegas. We thank all those who
bought “Team Schofield” shirts and “Toes
Out” caps and most of all, the words of
encouragement, congratulations and all the
support you have all shown him on this trip.
Not only on this trip, but all the
time, it is absolutely amazing
how big the “Team Schofield”
fan club is.
God Bless,
Jordan, Anita, Dylan,
Alec, Hana & Jessa
Schofield
Philip League Bowling
Monday Night Mixed
Petersen’s Variety.......................21-7
Rockers......................................18-10
Kadoka Tree Service.................15-13
Badland’s Auto..........................11-17
Holey Rollers.............................11-17
Highlights:
Marsha Sumpter..........................179
Andrew Reckling..........................526
Tena Slovek ..................171, 2-7 split
Chelsea Tobin ...............187; 5-7 split
Karen Hart .........................5-10 split
Ronnie Coyle........2-5-7 & 3-10 splits
Bryan Buxcel ......................3-10 split
Tuesday Night Men
(last week’s)
People’s Market ..........................13-7
Kennedy Imp ..............................12-8
Scotchmans .................................12-8
Barry’s Signs.............................10-10
Midwest Co-op ............................8-12
Philip Motor ................................5-15
Highlights:
Tony Gould ............................217/594
Earl Parks ....................................201
Nathan Clellenger .......................195
C.J. Menzel...................................196
(correction) Tony Gould ...............667
(this week’s)
Scotchman’s ................................15-9
People’s Mkt..............................14-10
Barry’s Signs.............................13-11
Kennedy Imp ............................12-12
Midwest Co-op ............................9-15
Philip Motor ................................9-15
Highlights:
Steve Varner ................................212
Terry Wentz .................................204
Wednesday Nite Early
Moses Bldg Center......................16-4
Splitz Happen .............................15-5
First National Bank .................10-10
Chiefie’s Chicks ........................10-10
Amigos & Friends .......................7-13
Highlights:
Marlis Petersen ...5-10 split; 189/497
Kathy Arthur ........................182/475
Georgia Moos ...............................177
LouAnn Reckling .........................175
Shar Moses ...................4-5 split; 174
Tena Slovek..................................172
Brenda Grenz ..................4-6-10 split
Charlene Kjerstad ................4-5 split
Thursday Men
A&M Laundry.............................15-5
Coyle’s SuperValu ......................14-6
O’Connell Const ..........................13-7
The Misfits ............................12.5-7.5
McDonnell Farms .....................10-10
The Steakhouse ....................5.5-14.5
West River Seeds ........................5-15
Here for the Beer ........................5-15
Highlights:
Stacey Johnston ....................223/557
Jason Petersen......................213/524
Alvin Pearson...............................539
Earl Park......................................203
Bryan Buxcel................................201
John Heltzel ....................2-5-10 split
Dale Sawvell.........................2-7 split
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Sports
12
Ladies’ comeback fails
by one point
The Philip Lady Scotties hosted
the Wall Eagles for their 2015 season opener basketball game,
Thursday, Dec. 10.
Philip held the lead by one point
at the end of the first quarter.
That lead was gone at halftime,
with the Scotties now trailing by
four. The third quarter saw Wall
pull away by three more points.
The fourth quarter was where the
Philip ladies overpowered Wall,
scoring 18 points to their opponent’s 12. This was not good
enough, though, and the final
score was one point in favor of the
Eagles.
Scoring By Quarters
1
2
3 4
Philip
13 21 25 43
Wall
12 25 32 44
The Philip junior varsity team
could not seem to advance against
their opponents. The first quarter
put the Scotties down by four
points. Matching the Eagles in the
second quarter and even besting
Nancy Haigh photos
Jada Jones takes an outside shot as Shay Hand gets into position for a possible drive into the paint.
Cappie West lets go with a shot during the season opener in Philip against
Wall’s Lady Eagles, Thursday, Dec. 10.
Governor’s budget speech
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Wall – 12/47 - 26%
Free throws: Philip – 6/11 - 55%
Wall – 8/17 - 47%
Three-point goals: Philip – 0/1
Wall – 0/6
Philip scorers: Cappie West – 9,
Jose Rush – 5, Kaitlyn Foshiem, Jewel
Jones and Samantha Fillingim – 4 each
Rebounds: Philip – 25 Leaders: Foshiem and Fillingim – 5 each, West – 4,
Sage Gabriel – 3, Jada Jones, Rush and
Morgan Cantrell – 2 each, Tessa Menzel and Jewel Jones – 1 each Wall – 21
Assists: 4 Leaders: Jewel Jones – 2,
Rush and West – 1 each
Steals: 10 Leaders: Menzel, Gabriel
and Fillingim – 2 each, Jada Jones,
Rush, West and Jewel Jones – 1 each
Turnovers: Philip – 14 Wall – 4
Fouls: Philip – 16 Wall – 15
The season opener between rivals Philip and Wall saw a lot of intense play
with both teams battling to get and keep the ball. Here from left are Savanna Johnston, Culver Lurz, Josie Blasius, Kyla Sawvell and Kaitlin Fosheim.
Cylver Lurz didn’t let the pressure get to her as she puts up the ball for two
points against the Lady Eagles last Thursday.
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them by a point in the third quarter still kept Philip trailing. The
fourth quarter saw Wall keeping
its lead through the final buzzer.
Scoring By Quarters
1
2
3 4
Philip
4 12 21 26
Wall
8 16 24 32
Libbi Koester blocks Monica Bielmaier in her drive to the basket.
Governor Denn Daugaard presented his annual budget address,
peech, Tuesday, Dec. 8, from the
state House chamber.
Kelsey Pritchard, with the Governor’s Office, summarized highlights of the speech. For more
detail, people can view the governor’s slide show presentation at
http://bfm.sd.gov/budget/rec17/
Budget_Speech_2017_Slides.pdf or
watch the address on South
Dakota Public Broadcasting’s website.
The climate today is much different than it was when the governor gave his budget address in
January of 2011, when the nation
was reeling from recession. Because of the tough decisions made
that year to bring the budget into
structural balance, the state is on
a strong financial footing and the
governor is proposing increases
this year.
CITY OF PHILIP
SNOW REMOVAL & PARKING REGULATIONS REMINDER
Disposal of Ice & Snow: All sidewalks shall be kept free of ice & snow. Any accumulated snow shall be removed within 24 hours after snowfall. When it is impossible to remove the ice from such walk, the occupant shall sprinkle some
suitable material upon same to prevent the walk from becoming slippery and dangerous to travel. In addition, any snow removal from sidewalks, driveways & parking areas shall not be deposited upon streets/alleys if they have already been cleared
by the City. (Ord. 7-301)
Parking for Snow Removal & Street Cleaning: The downtown area has been
designated and signed as “No Parking” from 4:00 to 7:00 a.m. in order for the Street
Department to efficiently clean the streets and remove any snow accumulations.
(Ord. 8-208)
Violation of the above ordinances are subject to fees and fines as established by the City.
Daugaard is proposing a 2.1 percent increase for Medicaid
providers, as well as an additional
.6 percent. Also, those providers
whose reimbursement rates are
less than 90 percent of allowed
costs will get 1/3 of the delta required to get them to 90 percent,
with the goal of raising them to at
least 90 percent over a period of
three years.
The governor is also proposing to
freeze tuition this year by paying
down debt held by the Board of Regents and technical institutes.
Doing so will allow the state to repurpose the avoided payments to
freeze tuition.
The governor is preparing proposals in response to the Blue Ribbon Task Force. He will offer
specifics in his State of the State
Address in January.
The administration has been
discussing a Medicaid expansion
proposal with the federal government. The federal Department of
Health and Human Services has
said it is open to changing the way
health care is funded for tribal
members. When a native American who is Medicaid eligible seeks
care, the Medicaid program covers
that care. However, if the service
is provided through the Indian
Health Service, the federal government reimburses 100 percent of
the cost of that care. If more native
American health care expenditures could be 100 percent federally funded – as treaty obligations
require – the savings of state funds
could be up to $67 million. That
could fully cover the state’s costs to
expand Medicaid.
The governor recently formed a
coalition to discuss this proposal.
This is not a done deal. Talks with
the federal government are ongoing and the governor would only
support expansion if costs are covered by the current general fund
budget, if tribes agree with the
changes, and if the legislature supports it.
Notice of
Annual Meeting
The Tri-County Predator District’s annual
meeting will be held Monday, January 4,
2016, at 7:00 p.m. at The Steakhouse in
Philip.
[Published December 17, 24 & 31, 2015,
at the total approximate cost of $9.93]
Proceedings of the
City of Philip
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2015
A regular meeting of the Philip City Council was held on Monday, December 7,
2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community
Room of the Haakon Co. Courthouse.
Present were Mayor Michael Vetter,
Council Members Marion Matt, Brit Miller,
Marty Gartner, Trisha Larson and Greg
Arthur. Also present were Finance Officer
Monna Van Lint, Deputy Finance Officer
Brittany Smith, Public Works Director
Matt Reckling, Police Officer David Butler, General Maintenance Brian Pearson,
City Attorney Ryan McKnight with Kjerstad McKnight Law; and later, Del Bartels
with the Pioneer Review and Chief of Police Kit Graham.
Absent: Council Member Henrie.
Motion was made by Matt, seconded by
Gartner to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Gartner, seconded
by Arthur to approve the minutes of the
last meeting(s) as published in The Pioneer Review. Motion carried.
Council Member Miller questioned the
amount of donations received for the kiddie park and swimming pool security
camera project, referencing the bill from
Hometown Computer Service.
DFO Smith advised that, to date, $3,975
has been received in donations from
local businesses and community members. The current bill from Hometown
Computer Service includes the cameras
and server at the courthouse. Additional
expenses for wiring and setting up the
server at the courthouse is anticipated in
the near future. For the record, the labor
for the installation of the cameras and
server was donated by Ron Larson with
Hometown Computer Service.
Following, motion was made by Matt,
seconded by Larson to approve the payment of the bills from the appropriated
funds as listed below. Motion carried.
Gross Salaries – November 30, 2015:
Adm. - $5,979.99; Police - $6,411.58;
Street - $5,459.99; Water - $2,437.06;
Sewer - $3,333.19
Colonial Life..., Employee Supplemental
Ins. - 11/15...............................511.02
Companion Life Ins., Employee Vision
Ins. – 11/15................................31.98
EFTPS, S.S., Medicare, Withholding11/15.....................................5,600.81
Nebraska Child Support Pay Ctr,
Garnishment – 11/15 ...............800.00
SDRS, Employee Retirement11/15.....................................3,137.36
Add’l Bills – Nov. 2015:
Dakotacare Flex, Ded/Copay Buydown
– 11/15.....................................448.89
This Month's Bills:
Best Western Ramkota Watertown,
SDML Conf. Rooms – 10/15 ...765.00
Cedar Shore Resort, Safety Conf.
Room – 11/15 ..........................101.99
Cenex Harvest States, Fuel/Supplies –
10/15 .......................................948.97
CNH Productivity Plus Acct, Supplies –
11/15........................................413.00
Coyle, Rick, Safety Conf. Mileage –
11/15........................................150.08
D&T Auto Parts, Supplies
10-11/15 ..................................120.89
Dakotacare Health Ins., Employee
Health Premium – 12/15.....11,760.81
Delta Dental Ins, Employee Dental
Premium – 12/15 .....................736.20
1st Nat’l Bank – Philip, Utility Billing
Postage – 11/15 ......................130.27
1st Nat’l Bank – S.F., SRF Loan #02
Pay #205 – 12/15 .....................2,163.90
SRF Loan #03 Pay #108
– 12/15 ............................... 2,223.41
Fitzgerald Oil Co., Fuel/LP
10-11/15 ..................................886.67
Golden West Telecom, Phone/Internet
10-11/15 ..................................648.62
Haakon Co. Treasurer, Office Rent –
12/15 .......................................500.00
Hometown Computer Service, Kiddie
Park/Pool Cameras thru
09/15 ....................................3,635.50
Kjerstad McKnight Law Office, Attorney
Fees/Legal Srv – 11/15 ...........550.00
Matt, Marion, TAP Presentation Mileage
– 11/15.....................................227.36
McQuirk Ditching, Backhoe Water/
Sewer – 09/15 .........................553.35
Morrison’s Pit Stop, Repairs/Supplies –
10/15 .......................................242.94
Moses Building Center, Supplies –
10/15 .........................................10.38
Philip Hardware, Supplies
– 11/15.......................................88.84
Pioneer Review, Publishing/
Subscription – 11/15.............1,108.92
Quill Corp., Supplies 10-11/15.....373.47
Radarsign, LLC, Modular Radar Sign –
11/15.....................................3,265.00
Sanford Laboratories, Testing
– 11/15.......................................51.00
SD Dept. of Revenue, Sales Tax
Payable – 11/15.......................394.22
Water Testing - 11/15.................15.00
SD Plumbing Commission, 2016
Plumbing Licenses ..................270.00
Sensus USA, Meter Gun Repair –
12/15 .......................................414.41
Strait, Collin/Jennifer, Cust. Deposit
Refund – 12/15........................100.00
The Philip Pit Stop, Fuel
10-11/15 ..................................625.18
Twilight 1st Aid & Safety, Eye Wash
Svc/Supplies – 12/15 ...............111.57
USDA, RD Loan Pay #132 –
12/15 ....................................3,069.00
USTI, UB Cards – 11/15..............236.00
Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone
10-11/15 ....................................95.60
VISA-UMB Bank, Travel - 11/15 ....89.79
Walker Refuse, Inc., 365 Residential
Garbage – 11/15...................4,818.00
West Central Electric, Electric
10/1-11/1/15 .........................2,717.84
WR/LJ Rural Water Systems,
2,616,000 – 11/15.................3,270.00
Contract Min. – 11/15 ...........2,500.00
Airport Water – 11/15 ................40.00
South Shop Water - 11/15 .........22.50
Total Expenditures –
12/07/15 .............................50,445.68
Old Business:
Mayor Vetter advised that the modular
radar sign has arrived and will be installed in the near future.
DFO Smith also added that the City’s SD
Dept. of Transportation (DOT) permit to
occupy highway right-of-way included
two different locations along SD Hwy 73
aka Larimer Ave. During the last meeting,
a concern was voiced for the location
south of the Oak St. and SD Hwy 73 intersection, on the west side of the fire hall
building. More specifically, the trucks
parking along the highway in this area as
they obstruct the view of traffic entering
or crossing SD Hwy 73 from Oak St. In
addition, if the radar sign is installed on
the speed limit sign in this location, it
would also be obstructed.
She then noted that in visiting with Dean
VanDeWiele with the SD DOT about
these concerns, he has offered the following options: (1) the City submit an application to the SD DOT to occupy the
highway right-of-way for painting the corner radius and/or curb; or, (2) the State
sign the area as no parking. It was
stressed that if all or a part of the area is
painted or signed, from the intersection
south to Railroad Street, no parking will
be allowed – emergency responders included.
Discussion ensued regarding the options
for the intersection parking concerns. It
was mentioned about the possibility of
only painting the corner radius to move
traffic south, away from the intersection
to improve visibility. In addition, would the
approach south of the fire hall building
also need to be painted. It was also
noted that truck traffic can park on Railroad St., south of the fire hall building
and park area.
PWD Reckling mentioned that he also
received visibility concerns from vehicles
parking north and south of the Pine St.
Public Notices
and SD Hwy 73 intersection. He questioned if these areas should also be considered when designating no parking
areas by painting the corner radii and
curbs along SD Hwy 73.
Following, motion was made by Gartner,
seconded by Matt to authorize submitting
a SD DOT Application to Occupy Highway Right-of-Way to paint the corner
radii along SD Hwy 73 where it intersects
with Oak and Pine Streets. The City will
coordinate this work and comply with the
State regulations when completing the
work. Motion carried.
Mayor Vetter then went on to inform the
Council that there is still concern with
truck traffic travelling off of the designated truck route. He mentioned that during the process of working with the State
on the additional truck route signage, the
option of installing signs to direct trucks
to the livestock auction was also discussed. Unfortunately, the State will not
allow such signs in their right-of-way, but
questioned if this is something the Council would like to pursue on private property.
Mayor Vetter also reported that according to Chief Graham, the police department is issuing warnings to first time
offenders, but has questioned how
“heavy handed” the Council would prefer
they be with the violators.
Council Member Matt questioned if they
are encountering repeat offenders.
Chief Graham advised that they are not
seeing repeat offenders and approximately 99% are apologetic. The majority
of the drivers are also reporting that they
are following the route provided by their
global positioning system (GPS) device.
He also mentioned that in visiting with
some of the drivers, there are different
GPS devices and depending upon which
type, they may or may not include the
truck routes.
Chief Graham went on to explain that it
would be beneficial to have the GPS
companies update our truck route on
their systems. He has visited with the
Captain of the Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Division about the concerns in Philip
and he is going to look into this further.
Officer Butler added that both he and
DFO Smith attempted to update Philip’s
truck route with the various GPS entities,
but had no results.
Mayor Vetter reminded everyone that additional signage has been installed and
questioned if there is more that can be
done to keep the trucks on the designated truck routes.
Council Member Miller questioned if any
of the violators are pulling a loaded cattle
pot trailer. Officer Butler confirmed that a
number of loaded cattle pot trailers are
going through the downtown area to
leave town. He also mentioned that he
has seen more during this year’s fall sale
run than in years past.
DFO Smith mentioned the idea of placing
a map showing the designated truck
route at the livestock auction. It was suggested to place one in both the livestock
auction building and the trucker’s loadout
building.
By general consensus of the Council, a
map will be developed and Chief Graham will contact Thor Roseth, owner of
Philip Livestock Auction, about the placement of these at his business.
Council then went on to review concerns
with truck traffic on Bad River St., south
of Midwest Cooperatives.
Council Member Gartner presented a
map, showcasing his recommendation
for additional truck route signage along
Bad River St. He stressed that trucks are
using this residential street in lieu of E.
Cherry St., a designated truck route, to
access Midwest Cooperative’s new
scale. He has visited with Jay Baxter,
Manager, and they are working on developing a sign with a map of their facility. In
the meantime, Gartner would prefer the
City protect the streets and stop the truck
traffic on Bad River St. before next harvest season.
NOTICE OF HEARING TO
SUPPLEMENT BUDGET
There will be insufficient funds in the budget allowances in the 101-211-435.00
Sheriff’s Equipment Budget for the year 2015, due to the purchasing of the
new Sheriff vehicle which was not included in the original budget work for the
year 2015. Sufficient funds have been deposited into the Capital Accumulations
Account for this purpose. It is hereby proposed that the following Supplemental
Budget be adopted for the year 2015:
$18,000 TO ACCOUNT 101-211-435.00
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Haakon County,
South Dakota, will hold a public hearing on the above proposed supplemental
budget for the year 2015 at the End of Year Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at which time any person interested may appear and
be heard in favor of or opposed to the proposed budget supplement.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HAAKON COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Tom Radway, Chairman
ATTEST:
Carla N. Smith
Haakon County Auditor
[Published December 10 & 17, 2015, at the total approximate cost of $146.40]
It was noted that the following signage
has been proposed: (1) Truck Route with
arrow sign; (3) No Thru Truck signs; and,
(2) Scale and arrow signs.
Following, motion was made Miller, seconded by Matt to purchase and install the
signs as proposed above. Motion carried.
(A copy of the proposal is on file in the Finance Office and any expenses incurred
out of City right-of-way shall be paid by
Midwest Cooperatives.)
Council then reviewed Ordinance #201514, Amending and Establishing Sections
in Chapter 11, Building Regulations,
Board of Adjustment, presented for its
second reading.
It was noted that a few minor changes
have been made since the first reading
approved on Nov. 16, 2015. These were
reported as follows: Section #11-806,
conditional use permits – subsection
C(6), churches were added as being a
permitted conditional use; subsection
D(7) and G(8), the size of an allowable
business sign was reduced to a maximum of 12 square feet; subsection M,
verbiage clarified with regard to other approved or denied permits; subsection N,
addresses existing businesses; and,
subsection O, addresses businesses operating in violation and penalties. In addition, the ordinance will take effect upon
the passage thereof.
Mayor asked for any comments or questions with regard to the Ordinance as
presented.
With none forthcoming, motion was
made by Gartner, seconded by Matt to
approve the second reading of the presented Ordinance #2015-14. Motion
failed 3 to 1. Voting yea: Matt, Gartner,
Miller. Voting nay: Arthur. Abstaining: Larson.
Council Member Miller questioned why
Larson abstained from the vote since this
ordinance pertains to the entire City –
not Larson specifically.
Mayor Vetter made comment that regardless, anyone is now able to operate
a business anywhere in the community
without repercussion.
For the record, no action was taken on
the Conditional Use Permit Application
since the ordinance failed.
New Business:
Airport Improvement Projects:
Council reviewed the project status updates for the Medium Intensity Runway
Lighting (MIRL), and Pavement Rehabilitation projects as prepared as prepared
by Rod Senn, Engineer with KLJ, Inc.
It was noted that the Federal Aviation Administration has formerly closed out the
grants for both of the above referenced
projects.
Shared Use Path/Trails Project:
Council was advised the Transportation
Alternatives Program (TAP) grant award
notifications will be made in December
2015 or January 2016.
Philip Charities Housing Project – City’s
Assistance Request:
Council reviewed the following demolition permit and assistance request from
Philip Charities: remove Linsey Jones’
trailer house located in Stickler Trailer
Court at 165 Locust Street in Philip, SD.
Following, motion was made by Gartner,
seconded by Arthur to approve the demolition permit and assistance request for
Linsey Jones’ trailer house located in
Stickler Trailer Court at 165 Locust St.
Costs will be assessed to Philip Charities
per their agreement with the City. Motion
carried.
Council reviewed the following building
permit: Dusty and Brooke Formanek –
fence replacement.
Motion was made by Arthur, seconded by
Matt to approve the above permit as presented. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Matt, seconded by
Gartner to approve and authorize the
Mayor’s signature on the SD Dept. of
Transportation Utility Permit Application
presented by Midcontinent Communications. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Arthur, seconded by
Miller to approve the following Resolution
#2015-15. Motion carried with all members voting aye.
RESOLUTION #2015-15
SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS
CONTINGENCY TRANSFER
WHEREAS, insufficient appropriation was made in the 2015
adopted budget for the following departments to discharge
just obligations of said appropriations; and,
WHEREAS, SDCL 9-21-6.1
provides that transfers be
made by resolution of the
board from the contingency
appropriation established pursuant to SDCL 9-21-6.1 to
other appropriations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the appropriation be transferred from the
contingency budget to the following department budgets:
FROM: 101-41100-41150
Contingency .........$13,200.00
TO: 101-41100-42300
Leg. Publishing ......$1,500.00
101-41200-41100
Mayor/Council
Salaries ..................$1,500.00
101-41200-41200
Mayor/Council FICA/
Med ...........................$115.00
Deadline: Fridays at Noon
ads@pioneer-review.com
(605) 859-2516
101-41400-41500 Adm.
Health Ins...............$1,625.00
101-41400-42210 Adm. Legal
Fees ..........................$300.00
101-41920-42500 Mun. Bldg
Repair/Replac. .......$1,200.00
101-41920-42800 Mun. Bldg
Telephone ...................$50.00
101-42100-42700
Police Dept. Travel ....$100.00
101-42100-42800 Police
Dept. Telephone ........$100.00
101-42200-42500 Fire Dept.
Repair/Maint...........$2,080.00
101-42200-42800 Fire Dept.
Telephone .................$120.00
101-43100-42650 St. Dept.
Road Chips .................$40.00
101-43100-42800 St. Dept.
Telephone ...................$25.00
101-43100-42830 St. Dept.
Electric ......................$300.00
101-43100-43411 St. Dept.
Mach/Equip Non ....$2,000.00
101-43120-47150 2nd Penny
St./Road Princ. ..........$475.00
101-43120-47250 2nd Penny
St./Road Int. ...........$1,040.00
101-43500-42500 Airport Repair/Maint. .................$260.00
101-43500-42800 Airport
Telephone ...................$20.00
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Council reviewed the following L/P
Propane bids received this month:
Nov. 24, 2015
Fitzgerald Oil Company ..........$0.86/gal.
Midwest Cooperatives ............$0.89/gal.
At 7:40 p.m., motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Larson to enter into executive session per SDCL 1-25-2(3),
contractual and legal matters. Attorney
McKnight and DFO Smith were requested in the session. Motion carried.
At 7:51 p.m., motion was made by Arthur,
seconded by Gartner to come out of executive session with the following action:
Motion was made by Gartner, seconded
by Matt to instruct the City Attorney to
take legal action on the defaulted hangar
lease with Demeon Brown and John Parsons. More specifically, exercise the
thirty (30) day clause in the lease agreement for payment of the past due hangar
rent and removal of the airplane. Motion
carried with all members voting aye.
Public Comments:
None.
In Other Business:
The next Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting will be held on
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016.
The 2015 Departmental Inventories are
due by Jan. 10, 2016.
The City offices will be closed Dec. 2425, 2015 and Jan. 1, 2016, in observance of the legal holidays.
The year-end Council Meeting will be
held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at 4:00
p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room.
101-43800-42830 R. Site
Electric ........................$45.00
The next Regular Council Meeting will be
held on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at 7:00
p.m. in the Community Room.
101-45100-41300 Swim Pool
Retirement ....................$5.00
/s/ Michael Vetter, Mayor
101-44130-42600 West Nile
Supplies .....................$45.00
101-45100-42660 Swim Pool
Mat. For Resale ........$155.00
101-46500-43311 Econ. Dev.
Philip Charities ..........$100.00
Dated this 7th day of December 2015.
/s/ Michael Vetter, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Monna Van Lint,
Finance Officer
Departmental Reports:
The monthly Police Dept. report was reviewed with Chief Graham and Officer
Butler.
The monthly Street Dept. report was reviewed.
Council reviewed correspondence from
Tom Radway, a concerned citizen, regarding the parking along W. Oak St.,
south and west of Philip Motor. He expressed concerns for entering and exiting W. Oak St. where it intersects with
Howard Ave.; and, the alley between SD
Hwy 73 a/k/a Larimer Ave. and Howard
Ave. This is due to not only the amount
of traffic parked along W. Oak St. in this
area, but also how they are parked – the
traffic’s view is blocked, making it a “dangerous situation”. He mentioned visiting
with Colt Terkildsen at Philip Motor in
which the problem was resolved, but
soon returned as they have only so much
control with the parking. He has asked
the Council to consider his concerns.
Mayor Vetter stressed that the corner
radii need to be painted in this area to
avoid vehicles parking to close to the intersections. He mentioned his recent experience of driving through the alley,
noting that half of the driving lane was
blocked by the rear end of a pickup. He
stated, “It is dangerous and needs to be
addressed.”
Council Member Gartner questioned if
the alley also needs to be signed. He
mentioned that if it snows, drivers will not
be able to see the painted curbs.
Discussion ensued with regard to the
painting of the curbs and signage. It was
suggested to place two signs on each
side of the alley stating, “No Parking Between Signs.” In addition, the curb to the
east and west of the alley should be
painted as well as the northeast corner
radius at the intersection of Howard Ave.
and W. Oak St.
Mayor Vetter then questioned if signage
is also needed at the intersection E. Oak
St. and S. Wood Ave.. More specifically,
by Les’ Body Shop.
Council Member Gartner advised, in his
opinion, that painting the curb has helped
substantially and does not foresee the
need to sign the area.
Following and by general consensus of
the Council, City personnel were directed
to paint the curbs and sign the area along
W. Oak St. as recommended above.
Mayor Vetter then questioned PWD
Reckling about the time frame for putting
up the signage and painting the curbs.
PWD confirmed that they have the signs
on hand. They will install them as well as
coordinate with Philip Motor to remove
the vehicles in order to get the curbs
painted in the very near future.
A public reminder with regard to the regulations for snow/ice removal from sidewalks and the no parking restrictions in
the designated areas downtown will be
published.
The quarterly Water Dept. report was reviewed with Gen. Maint. Pearson. The
water loss for the month of November
2015 was reported at 9.02%.
With no further business to come before
the Council, Mayor Vetter declared the
meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
ATTEST:
/s/ Brittany Smith,
Deputy Finance Officer
[Published December 17, 2015, at the
total approximate cost of $272.27]
Proceedings of the
Town of Midland
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 8, 2015
The Town Board of the Town of Midland
met in regular session on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town
Hall with the following members present:
Jared Fosheim, Rock Gillaspie, Finance
Officer Michelle Meinzer and Utilities Operator Lawrence Stroppel.
Absent: Diana Baeza
Minutes from the November 10, 2015,
meetings were approved as published.
Discussed South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance Insurance. A motion was
made by Gillaspie, second by Fosheim
to have Finance Officer send in the paperwork for the Town’s renewal.
Stroppel gave his operator report: Topics
discussed were insulating and organizing
the back room, tires needed for the tractor, upcoming water conference in Pierre
on January 12 and 13, 2016, as well as
Ash Street.
A motion was made by Gillaspie, second
by Fosheim to purchase new tires for the
tractor.
Discussed upcoming Haakon County
Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting. This
meeting was postponed from December
2 until January 6, 2016, in Philip.
A special meeting for our water facility
plan will be held on December 16 at 6:30
MT.
A motion was made by Gillaspie, second
by Fosheim to approve the following
claims:
Central SD Enhancement District,
Membership Dues ...................355.25
Electronic Federal Tax Payment
System, Employee Tax.........1,023.71
Randy Nemec, Wages ................221.64
Lawrence Stroppel, Wages ......2,173.22
Lawrence Stroppel, Vehicle/
phone ......................................200.00
Michelle Meinzer, Wages/phone/
mileage....................................783.04
Ernie’s, Supplies..........................763.86
Golden West, Phone/Internet ......151.63
Health Pool of South Dakota,
Employee Insurance ...............589.53
Heartland Waste, Refuse
Service .................................1,386.00
Mid-American Research Chemical,
Supplies ..................................808.49
Midland Food & Fuel, Fuel ..........178.00
Pioneer Review, Publications ........52.63
Postmaster, Stamps ......................98.00
SD DENR, Certification .................12.00
SD DENR, Wastewater Permit ......50.00
SD Dept. of Revenue, Lab Fees ...15.00
SD One Call, Message Fee.............2.24
SD Retirement System,
Retirement...............................365.96
SD State Treasurer, Sales Tax ....101.64
WR/LJ Rural Water, Water
Supply ..................................1,020.00
West Central Electric, Electric
Supply ..................................1,067.62
There being no further business to come
before the Board, the meeting adjourned.
_______________________________D
iana Baeza, President
_______________________________
Michelle Meinzer, Finance Officer
[Published December 17, 2015, at the
total approximate cost of $33.46]
Pioneer Review is a legal newspaper for the City of Philip, Haakon County, Haakon School Dist. 27-1, Town of Midland, West River Rural Water Development District.
Community
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Moenville
Leanne Neuhauser | 567-3325
Greetings from cold, foggy, icy,
breezy northeast Haakon County.
Our weather is fixing to turn a little western, according to the predictions. We have had heavy fog
here for the past couple of days,
and the weatherman said the impending snow will get rid of the fog
which is a good thing. It is a perfect day to stay hunkered down
and wait for the storm to pass. I
am writing this news Tuesday
morning, so hopefully by the time
you read this the weather will
have settled down a bit! In the
meantime, some school kids in the
region are enjoying a "snow day" –
I know our grandkids in Spearfish
are excited about that!
The heavy fog gets a little
gloomy after a while – especially
since I am such a solar powered
gal! But it does make everything
look pretty, with the frost covering
every surface. Even tumbleweeds
look elegant when they are covered with frost! One thing that
concerns me is the heavy frost load
on the electric lines. Our wind is
picking up here and the trees are
starting to sway in the wind – I
suppose the electric lines are doing
the same. I'm hoping the power
stays on! But if it doesn't, I know
our electric linemen will do all
they can to restore power as
quickly as possible. We are fortunate to have such dedicated linemen, and I appreciate them! I'm
also a little concerned about the
heavy frost load on the tree limbs.
Mother Nature did quite a bit of
pruning during last May's heavy,
wet snow storm, and I guess it
could happen again. That is just
one more thing that I don't have
any control over.
On to the news –
First of all, happy belated birthday to Clark Alleman. He celebrated his birthday on Sunday.
Several couples attended his birthday party – they played cards and
visited and enjoyed a delicious
lunch. I understand Clark was the
winner – way to go!
Nels and Dorothy Paulson were
in Murdo last Tuesday to get the
oil changed in their vehicle.
Wednesday they went to Rapid
City for the day with their friends
Dale and Myrna Hartmann.
Thursday they went to Pierre to
get new tires put on their pickup.
New tires are a good thing to have
this time of year! Dorothy didn't
make it to church on Sunday – she
had the misfortune of taking a fall
while doing chores Sunday morning. When I talked with her on
Monday, she was still plenty sore
– sounds like her ribs and a knee
are giving her the most trouble,
making it difficult to get around.
She hopes to feel better by Thursday evening so she can attend the
school Christmas program at Kirley Hall. Cheyenne School and
Deep Creek School are having a
combined program this year, and
I'm sure it will be fun!
Dick and Gene Hudson were in
Pierre on Friday to attend the funeral service for Earl Briggs. Sunday after church, they went to the
home of Clark and Carmen Alleman to help Clark celebrate his
birthday. Gene said one of the
high points of the week was that
grandson Noah helped put up the
Christmas tree! Another high
point of Gene's week was that she
mowed her yard! That is pretty
unusual for mid-December in
South Dakota. But she said there
were lots of leaves in the
flowerbeds and debris on the yard,
so she used a leaf blower to get the
leaves out of the beds, then she
"vacuumed them up" with the
lawnmower. I saw a picture of her
front yard, and it looked pristine.
It will be all ready to go come
Spring! She also dug some carrots,
which they enjoyed. Now that the
weather is getting a little more
seasonal, she said she has been
busy making Christmas candy.
Lola Roseth was in Philip Friday to attend the Christmas dinner at the nursing home where her
mother, Joy Klima, resides. Saturday morning, Don Sandal and Pat
Durkin stopped by for coffee and
visiting. Saturday evening, Lola
and Duane as well as several other
couples were dinner guests of
Jerry and Pam Ingram in Philip.
Following church on Sunday,
Duane and Lola joined the group
at Clark and Carmen Alleman's to
help Clark celebrate his birthday.
Billy and Arlyne Markwed went
to Rapid City on Thursday, and
they spent the night with their
daughter, Kim, and her husband,
Jeff Marso. Friday, they visited at
the home of their niece, Pam (Fosheim) Kendall. The Kendall's
moved to Rapid City late last summer. Later on Friday, they went to
Sturgis to watch a basketball
game between Sturgis and Aberdeen. Their grandson, Trent
Kurtz, is one of the coaches for the
Aberdeen team. Billy and Arlyne
returned home Saturday morning.
They attended church Sunday,
then attended Clark Alleman's
birthday gathering. On the way
home, they picked up their greatgrandson, Kyler Gabriel, for his
weekly sleepover at their house.
Saturday, T.J. and Jeanine
Gabriel and family were in Pierre.
Son Dylan competed in a wrestling
tournament, and he got second in
his weight group. Way to go,
Dylan!! This is Dylan's first year of
wrestling, so I expect we'll be seeing more success from him as he
learns more about the sport.
Nancy Neuhauser attended the
Methodist Women's Brunch in
Pierre on Saturday. Saturday
evening, friends Bill and Emily
Johnston were supper guests at
Ray and Nancy's home. Emily
brings Nancy farm fresh eggs,
which they really enjoy. Monday,
Ray and Nancy had lunch with
Nancy's son and daughter-in-law,
Brett and Rhonda Stirling, plus
two of Nancy's great-grandsons.
Following lunch, they got to watch
the boys feed bread crumbs to the
geese at Capitol Lake. That is such
a fun activity for the little ones.
Ron and Helen Beckwith are in
Sioux Falls this week, where
Helen is taking treatments. Helen
continues to feel good, which is indeed a blessing.
Good news at the Max and Joyce
Jones' home! Joyce's voice is back
– at least some of the time. Joyce
said it is still a bit hit and miss,
but seems to be getting better all
the time. Poor Joyce has been battling the sore throat and voice
issue for well over a month! Max
and Joyce were on hand Sunday to
help their friend and neighbor,
Clark Alleman, celebrate his
birthday as well.
Coreen Roseth said it has been
a relatively quiet week at their
place. Friday, Coreen joined
daughter Kristin, and they traveled to Kadoka to watch granddaughter Fayth Martin play
basketball. Monday, Coreen and
Julian had grandsons Jax and
Cam while their parents were
gone to Rapid City.
Frank and Shirley had a couple
of visitors Sunday. Their friend,
Marlene Gloe, stopped by for a
brief visit as she was on her way
back to her home in Colorado.
Marlene had been in Isabel to attend a funeral. Also stopping by
for a visit was Chris (Boydston)
Long. Chris's family lived in the
area years ago, and Chris's parents worked for Halligan's. Chris
and her husband live in Isabel
now – they have one daughter in
college and a son who attends
school in Timber Lake. Sunday afternoon, Frank and Shirley joined
the festivities at Clark and Carmen Alleman's to help Clark celebrate his birthday. Monday, Frank
attended the livestock sale in
Faith.
Bill and Polly Bruce were in
Pierre a week ago Sunday to attend prayer services for Polly's sister, Winnie Bergeson, and they
were there for the funeral service
on Monday. Their daughter Vicky
and her husband Cody came to the
ranch Saturday evening . They attended the prayer service on Sunday and then returned to their
home near Mitchell. Bill and
Polly's children Marcia, David,
Vince, and Linda and her husband, Bob, also attended the
prayer service. David spent Sunday night at the ranch and attended the funeral Monday before
returning to his home. Bill and
Polly's sons, Jim and Andy, attended Winnie's funeral Monday,
as did Linda and Bob. Bill and
Polly's daughter, Cathy, wasn't
able to attend – she lives in Nebraska, but she was vacationing in
Las Vegas at the time of the funeral. Polly said all of her living
siblings were able to attend the funeral also. Friday, Bill and Polly
were in town again, this time to
attend the funeral for Earl Briggs.
Vince and Katie Briggs were in
Eagle Butte Friday to attend the
funeral service for Bill Pothast.
Following the funeral, Katie
headed to Rapid City to spend the
weekend with friends and do some
shopping. Vince and Katie's son,
Riley, stayed home to "help" take
care of things at the ranch. He
spent most of the time outside
with dad and grandpa – he loves to
be outdoors! Bill and Polly attended church on Sunday, and
Katie returned home Sunday
evening.
Kevin and Mary Neuhauser attended the funeral for Kevin's
uncle, Earl Briggs, on Friday. Earl
was a brother of Ruth Neuhauser.
Saturday evening, Kevin and
Mary attended the wedding of
John and Chelly Willoughby. John
is the son of Jeff and Julie
Willoughby. Mary stayed in town
following the wedding, and Sunday she traveled to Miller to visit
her mother, Katherine Schlecter,
and she also stopped in Highmore
to visit her mother-in-law, Ruth
Neuhauser.
Kevin's
brother
Myron stopped by to visit with his
mother, Ruth Neuhauser, on Monday. Myron lives in Virginia, and
he is in the area on a hay buying
trip. Depending on the weather, he
may be able to stop by Robbs Flat
later this week. Kevin went to help
Jeff and Tony Willoughby on Monday as they are rebuilding the roof
on a building that was damaged
last spring.
Chase and Kelly Briggs have
been busy with their daily activities, which include four lively children, livestock, chores, home
schooling, etc. They have been enjoying preparing for the holidays.
Lee and Mary Briggs got to visit
by phone (and video chat) with
their grandson, Chancy Riggle, on
Saturday. He is a Marine stationed on the East Coast. He'll be
coming home for Christmas before
being deployed in early January.
Grandson Seth Joens spent last
week with his mother, Keva, in Ft.
Pierre. Seth and Mary had lunch
together Monday. Grandson Zane
Joens is attending college in North
Dakota, and he'll be through for
the semester later this week. Sunday evening, Lee and Mary had
supper with granddaughter Cattibrie and her friend Alex. Cattibrie will be finished with classes
later this week, and I think she
plans to take her classes online
next semester. Mary Briggs
worked from home on Tuesday because of the weather. Monday
evening, the fog was so thick that
Mary nearly missed the Kirley
Road turn off on Highway 63!
Dave and Laura Hand were in
Rapid City one day last week to
keep a doctor's appointment.
Grandchildren Cole and Sebastian
Hand (sons of Jeremy and Julie)
spent the weekend with Dave and
Laura while their parents did
some shopping. Monday, Dave and
Laura were morning coffee guests
at the home of neighbors Rick and
Marlys Doud. (Such a nice thing –
taking time to visit the neighbors
is important!)
Ed Briggs called and said he is
"looking for some sunshine!" I
guess he has had enough of this
gloomy weather. Ed and Beth
were in Eagle Butte on Thursday
to attend the prayer service for
Bill Pothast. Friday they were in
Pierre to attend the funeral of Ed's
uncle, Earl Briggs. Ed's son,
2012 Ford F-150, 4x4, XLT,
Ecoboost … Green Gem
See CJ today!!
Philip Motor, Inc.
Casey, who lives near Watertown,
also attended the prayer service
for Bill Pothast and funeral for
Earl Briggs. Sunday, Ed and Beth
were in Pierre doing some shopping. Ed said he has been hauling
hay, fixing fence, and doing other
projects as time and weather allows. There is never a lack of
things to do on a ranch!
Marg Briggs and her son, Lynn
Briggs, attended Earl Briggs' funeral Friday. Earl was a brother of
the late Elmer Briggs, Marg's husband. They did some shopping before returning home.
Our week was relatively quiet
here. The guys stay busy feeding
cattle, fixing fence, grinding grain,
hauling grain, grinding hay, doing
projects in the shop – as I said,
there is never a lack of things to
do! Chelsea keeps the cats and
horses fed (and spoiled!). I was in
Kadoka on Sunday to attend a
family Christmas dinner at the
Kadoka Nursing Home where my
mother, Letoy Brown, is a resident. It was wonderful to see and
visit with so many folks there, and
the food was wonderful. I stopped
for a brief visit with my cousin,
Randi Oyan and her husband Don
before heading home. The fog was
very dense that day, so I made
sure I made it home before it got
too dark.
This week, I am grateful for
recipes. I am kind of a cookbook
hoarder – I have way more than I
need, but it is difficult to part with
them. It is especially hard to part
with the cookbooks that were compiled by local clubs and families.
All the spattered pages of our favorite recipes have a story to tell.
They remind me of when our
daughters were learning to cook,
and they remind me of the wonderful neighborhood cooks, some of
whom are no longer with us. A few
days ago, I used one of our favorite
holiday candy recipes – Aunt
Ruth's Chocolate Peanut Butter
Balls. They are the best! And it
just wouldn't be Christmas without them. That recipe isn't in a
book – it is on a well worn recipe
card, and I hope I never lose it. I
should probably make another
copy of it, just in case!
I hope all of you can stay safe
and warm during this storm. And
I hope you are finding joy as you
prepare to celebrate Christmas.
Share some of your smiles, hugs,
cookies, or whatever you have – it
will surely brighten someone's
day!
Have a good week!
Next week’s
edition of the
Pioneer Review
will contain the
annual
Christmas
greetings
from
businesses
and
individuals!
Largest New and Used Inventory
in Western South Dakota!
The only stop you need to make!
New Holland
Haytools
SP160 Windrower – 9
SP260 Windrower – 3
RB560 Balers – 12
H7150 Hydroswings –
11
H6750 Disc Mowers – 2
DB 316 Discbines – 6
258 Rake – 2
260 Rake – 2
195 Manure Spreader –
2
Tractors with Loaders
T6.140 CVT – 1
T6.180 – 21
T7.230 CVT – 3
T7.245 CVT – 3
L220 Skidsteers – 3
Vermeer
605N Baler – 1
R2300 Rake – 7
R2800 Rake – 13
BPX9000 Processor – 3
Brandt
1547 Conveyors – 4
5200 Grain Vacs – 2
TeamCo
8‘ Snow blower – 1
Haybuster
2655 Shortcut – 2
2665 Shortcut – 1
Grasshopper
725D – 3
727 EFI – 2
Westfield
13x41 Augers – 1
13x94 Augers – 2
13x114 Augers – 3
10x41 Augers – 2
8x36 Augers – 2
6x36 Augers – 6
Meyerink
M112 Landleveler
Horst
30’ Header Trailers
Wheatheart
Post Pounders
Many other New Shortlines!
USED Tractors, Etc.
’08 NH T6050
’12 NH T6070
’12 NH T6070
’05 NH TS130
’12 NH Workmaster 55
NH TV6070
NH 8670
NH 8870
Ford 846
’13 McCormick MTX 120
’12 McCormick XTX 165
’99 CIH MX 120
CIH MX 135
CIH MX 180
CIH MX200
CIH 7150
IHC 504
IHC 100
IHC 1066
IHC 1086
IHC 1086
IHC 5488
JD 2950
JD 3055
JD 4430 2wd
JD 4430 Hyd FWA
JD 4440 HYD FWA
JD 4450 MFWD
JD 6715
JD 8310
JD 8430
JD 8450
JD 8630
JD 8640
Hesston 130-90
Deutz 7145
Bale Processors – 14
Vermeer Rakes – 12
NH Rakes – 11
NH Balers – 9
Vermeer Balers - 6
JD Balers – 4
Discs – 14
Chisels – 11
Skid Loaders – 3
Hydroswings – 16
This list is just the beginning!
Section 179 is coming and we want you to be ready!
Stop by or give us a call today!
Philip, SD
859-2585 • (800) 859-5557
Check out our entire selection at
www.philipmotor.com
859-2568 • 601 Pleasant St. • Philip
AUTOMOTIVE
FOR SALE: 2013 Ford Taurus,
black with black heated leather,
76,500 miles, remote start,
Bluetooth, tinted windows, very
well equipped. Asking $14,000.
Call Christy or Jason at 8432029.
P2-4tc
2012 DODGE 1 TON QUAD
CAB: 4x4, dually, diesel, trailer
tow, call on this one! Murdo
Ford, 669-2391 or 1-800-6585585.
P2-1tc
2008 DODGE 2500: 4 door,
long box, diesel, manual shift,
154K miles, good pickup,
$22,995. Murdo Ford, 669-2391
P2-1tc
or 1-800-658-5585.
2012 FORD EXPLORER XLT:
Well equipped, 108K miles, one
owner, $19,995. Murdo Ford,
669-2391 or 1-800-658-5585.
P2-1tc
2005 F-350 SUPERCAB 4X4:
XLT, 6.0 engine, long box, 135K
miles, nice pickup, $15,995.
Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1800-658-5585.
P2-1tc
1996 F-250 SUPERCAB 4X4:
7.3 diesel, XLT, 5 speed, long
box, $7,995. Murdo Ford, 6692391 or 1-800-658-5585.P2-1tc
2015
BUICK
LACROSSE:
Leather, V6, FWD, 22K miles,
very nice car, $26,995. Murdo
Ford, 669-2391 or 1-800-6585585.
P2-1tc
2013 FORD FUSION: 4 cyl.,
13K miles, well equipped, local
trade, very economical, $15,995.
Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1800-658-5585.
P2-1tc
2015 EXPEDITION EL: Program vehicle, heated leather &
lots more, only 22,377 miles.
Save lots! Like new! Murdo Ford,
669-2391 or 1-800-658-5585.
P2-1tc
2015 FORD EDGE AWD: Program vehicle, SEL pkg., heated
leather, Ecoboost engine, navigation & more. Like new. 6,000
miles. Save thousands, $33,995.
Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1P2-1tc
800-658-5585.
2014 EXPEDITION EL: Program rig, heated & cooled
leather, camera & more, 29K
miles, $34,495. Murdo Ford,
669-2391 or 1-800-658-5585.
P2-1tc
2014 LINCOLN MKS AWD: Ecoboost, all the options, 20K mile
program car with $20,000 savings … $31,995. Murdo Ford,
669-2391 or 1-800-658-5585.
P2-1tc
BUSINESS & SERVICE
SQUARE DEAL EXTERIORS:
Installation of siding, SOFFIT,
windows, doors, skirting, etc.
Free estimates, insured. Call
209-9330.
WP7-8tp
HILDEBRAND STEEL & CONCRETE will do all your concrete
construction jobs. Call us and
we will give you a quote. Office,
837-2621, Rich’s cell, 431-2226,
toll free, 877-867-4185. K32-tfn
O’CONNELL CONSTRUCTION,
INC., PHILIP: Rock, Sand,
Gravel (screened or crushed). We
can deliver. Dams, dugouts,
building sites. Our 40th year.
Glenn or Trace, 859-2020.
PR11-tfn
FARM & RANCH
FOR SALE: 2013 Timpte grain
trailer, 50x96-72 - ag hoppers,
air lift back axle, electric tarp,
385-65XR22.5 tires, weighs
11,000 lbs. call Dale Trucking,
605-859-2121 or 685-3091.
PR16-2tc
FOR SALE: Rope horse halters
with 10’ lead rope, $15 each.
Call 685-3317 or 837-2917.
K44-tfn
LOOKING FOR PASTURE for
50 to 100 pairs, summer of
2016. Call Casey Slovek, 4419050.
P39-tfn
TRAILER TIRES FOR SALE:
12-ply, 235/85/16R. $160,
mounted. Les’ Body Shop, 8592744, Philip.
P40-tfn
HELP WANTED
MANFOOD-OPERATIONS
AGERS: Local Federal Emp. Opportunity! Beginning Salary
$22k to 24k! Federal Benefits
Package! 3yrs Mgnt. Exp. Send
Resume to: canteenrecruiter@
gmail.com
WP17-1tp
DRIVERS:
Wausau Supply
Company, Rapid City: Seeks (1)
Full-time CDL Class A Driver,(1)
Material Handler/Back-up CDL
Driver & (1) Material Handler,
Lift up to 80lbs. Competitive Pay
and Excellent Benefit Package.
Email:
humanresources@
wausausupply.com or call: 800WP17-4tp
236-1528 x12320.
Discount
OPEN POSITIONS:
Fuel, Kadoka, is seeking full and
part time positions for main
cashier and backup cashier.
After school help welcome to
apply. Pick up an application at
the fuel desk inside.
K2-tfn
TECHS & MAINT. PERSONS:
Need motivated technicians and
shop general maintenance person. Excellent compensation
package. 401K, paid vacation
and holidays, profit sharing,
medical insurance, production
bonuses. Climate controlled
work environment. Apply at
Grossenburg Implement in
Philip. Will train the right person.
P2-tfn
SUBWAY IN WALL is hiring all
shifts. Competitive wages, flexible scheduling, free employee
meals and company match IRA.
Please stop in and talk to
Rhonda or call her at 279-2722.
PW49-tfn
NOW HIRING FULL-TIME: We
are looking for a motivated individual for our sheetfed and web
press operation. Applicant must
be detail-oriented and able to
work under a deadline. Mechanical abilities a plus. Overtime
available certain times of the
year. For more information call
Don or Beau at 859-2516, Ravellette Publications, Philip.
P48-tfn
Classifieds (605) 859-2516
WANTED TO BUY: Clean COTTON rags. 25¢ per pound. Bring
to the Pioneer Review, Philip.
P12-tfn
REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS FOR SALE: Profitable, turnkey business includes building, equipment, food
inventory and training. Excellent
family business. Pizza Etc. in
Philip. Negotiations start at
$125,000. 605-859-2365 or 175
S. Center Ave. - Kim or Vickie.
PR17-tfn
FOR SALE: 1981 24x60 3 bedroom trailer house, newer roof
and siding, remodeled inside, air
condition. Call 279-2192 or 5150607. $32,000.00 or make an
offer.
WP17-4tc
FOR SALE: 1980 Bay Springs
trailer house on rented lot at
1105 Elm Street, Kadoka. Contact Mark or Tammy at Discount
Fuel, 837-2271.
K2-tfn
HOUSE FOR SALE: House with
2 sheds located at 409 Chestnut
Street, Kadoka. Call Mark or
Tammy at Discount Fuel, 8372271.
K2-tfn
FOR SALE: Older home on quiet
street in Philip. 2 bedrooms, 1
bath, garage plus 2 storage
sheds on 2 lots. Call Rod (5153484) or Barry Knutson (6854053).
P49-5tc
WANTED: Ranch/farm with or
without cattle and equipment,
approximately 500 to 2,000
acres located in South Dakota,
house optional, private party
cash transaction. Call Don, 413478-0178.
PR3-tfn
RENTALS
APARTMENTS FOR RENT:
Spacious one bedroom units, all
utilities included. Young or old.
Need rental assistance or not,
we can house you. Just call 1800-481-6904 or stop in the
lobby and pick up an application.
Gateway
Apartments,
Kadoka.
WP40-tfn
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Mike Rounds
U.S. Senator from South Dakota
A Long Term Highway Bill For
South Dakota
A healthy economy is dependent on
a strong and reliable transportation
system.
In South Dakota, we rely on the interstate system and the national
highway system to travel across the
state to do business and visit friends
and family in other towns. We, and
others, also use these roads to transport roughly $20 billion in goods each
year.
All of this wear and tear on our
highway system means our roads and
bridges must be regularly repaired
and updated. But this routine maintenance has become increasingly difficult in recent years due to
Washington gridlock that has prevented a long-term highway bill from
being reauthorized. Fortunately, the
era of short term highway funding
extensions is over.
The Republican led Senate and
House recently passed a muchneeded, long-term transportation bill
to fund America’s highway and transit program for the next five years.
The bill, called the Fixing America’s
Surface Transportation (FAST) Act,
addresses tribal road and bridge
needs. Tribes will have increased
funding to fix roads in need of repair
on tribal land, making them safer
and spurring economic development
in Indian country.
Our veterans will also benefit from
a provision of the FAST Act that will
expand opportunities for young vets
with a commercial driver’s license
(CDL) and help them transition into
civilian life after their service. Under
the pilot program, veterans 18 and
older will now be able to make trips
across state lines with their CDL.
The age used to be 21, as it is for
civilians. This will help these veterans to use their military skills to help
them find employment after they return from being deployed.
The FAST Act gives long term certainty that is needed by states and
local governments to plan projects efficiently. For the first time in 10
years, we will be able to fix the rusted
out bridges and crumbling roads that
Americans drive on every day. We
will make them safer and more reliable for families and businesses in
South Dakota and across the country.
Representative from South Dakota
Home for Christmas
From the time that I was a little
girl, Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home For
Christmas” has been one of my favorite Christmas songs. I remember
singing along with it while it played
on the radio and I admit that I didn’t
grasp the song’s true weight until I
got a little older.
The lyrics were originally written
in 1942, just months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Many of our
young soldiers wouldn’t make it
home for the snow or mistletoe that
year. They would be spending Christmas away, many of them for the first
time.
This year, 162 soldiers from the
Rapid City and Wagner-based 155th
Engineer Company of the South
Dakota National Guard will spend
Christmas in sandstorms instead of
snowstorms. In August, they left for
a one-year deployment to Kuwait.
These families are in my thoughts
and prayers every day, but especially
in this holiday season. I can’t imagine
that this time of year is easy for
them.
Despite the sacrifices, thousands of
South Dakotans stand up each year
in service to our country. I’m always
humbled by the fact that our state
has one of the highest National
Guard service rates in the entire
country. It’s a tremendous testament
to the courage and sense of duty that
is instilled in South Dakota’s young
people. And like in so many other
areas, when South Dakotans do
something, we do it well.
The 114th Fighter Wing, for instance, is one of the nation’s premier
flying units. The Sioux-Falls based
Flying Lobos, as the 114th is called,
has been nationally recognized for its
accomplishments. It has an excellent
safety record, experienced airmen,
and the unwavering support of the
Sioux Falls community.
Over the next year, the United
States Air Force will look for the next
units to assign the new F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter. Because the 114th
has consistently been recognized as
one of the top flying squadrons in the
country, it seems like the ideal location. I, alongside Senators Thune and
Rounds, Governor Daugaard and Adjutant General Reisch, reached out to
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee
James earlier this month about this.
We encouraged her to base the new
technology within one of the nation’s
most elite squadrons: the South
Dakota National Guard’s 114th
Fighter Wing.
We are still a few years off from a
final decision and the F-35s won’t be
shipped to the selected Guard units
until 2022 or beyond, but I’m hopeful
the 114th will be able to play a leading role in this new demonstration of
military strength.
South Dakota has a proud history
of service with the National Guard.
The sacrifices made – the holidays
that have had to be missed – will not
be forgotten, nor will they go unappreciated. Thank you to all who have
served and to the families who have
made the sacrifices alongside them. I
am incredibly and sincerely grateful
for all that you do in service to our
country.
This holiday season, I hope you
join me in keeping all our service
members, their spouses, their parents, and their children in your
hearts, minds and prayers.
RAPID VALLEY RANCHETTE
Beautiful Ranch Style home
& outbuildings on 20.39 acres
See pictures at jimstrain.com
Jim Strain - Broker, 390-3516
email jstrain@enetis.net
NOTICES/WANTED
NOTICE: Heartland Waste is
picking up Thursday routes on
Wednesday, Dec. 23 & 30, due
to Christmas and New Year’s
holidays.
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ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS statewide for only
$150.00. Put the South Dakota Statewide
Classifieds Network to work for you today!
(25 words for $150. Each additional word $5.)
Call this newspaper, 605-859-2516, or
800-658-3697 for details.
WEST RIVER EXCAVATION
will do all types of trenching,
ditching and directional boring
work. See Craig, Diana, Sauntee
or Heidi Coller, Kadoka, SD, or
call 837-2690. Craig cell: 3908087, Sauntee cell: 390-8604;
wrex@ gwtc.net
K50-tfn
Business &
Professional
Directory
Call 859-2516 to place your ad!!
PHILIP BODY SHOP
•Complete Auto Body Repairing
•Glass Installation •Painting •Sandblasting
Toll-Free: 1-800-900-2339
Pee Wee & Toby Hook
859-2337 • Philip, SD
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
allocates $1.6 billion for South
Dakota transportation projects over
the next five years. It passed the
House and Senate and was signed
into law Dec. 4.
This is the first time in more than
a decade that any kind of long-term
highway bill has been enacted. For
the past 10 years, highway funding
had been authorized by 36 temporary, short-term patches. This has
made it much more difficult for contractors, states and local governments to plan for the future. Finally,
under the FAST Act, they will now
have the certainty they need to efficiently execute both major transportation projects and conduct
necessary routine maintenance. This
will allow them to implement a long
term, strategic plan to restore, repair
and update important infrastructure
like roads, tunnels and bridges,
which will make travel easier and
safer. It will also spur job creation
and economic growth across the
country, including rural states like
South Dakota.
Additionally, the FAST Act increases funding for the existing
Tribal Transportation Program that
Kristi Noem
NEED A PLUMBER? Licensed
plumbing contractor for all your
indoor plumbing and outdoor
water and sewer jobs. Call Dale
Koehn, 441-1053 or leave a
message at 837-0112. K38-tfn
CLASSIFIED RATE:
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DISPLAY AD RATE:
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For all your real estate needs:
Jim Hoag, Broker Associate
(605) 209-1319
Jimh@westriverrealty.net
www.WestRiverRealty.net
Commercial • Residential • Farm/Ranch
REALTY
RONALD G. MANN, DDS
FAMILY DENTISTRY
Winter Hours
PHILIP: M-Tu-Th-Fri • 8 to 5
WALL: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wed. • 8:15 to 4
104 Philip Ave. • 859-2491 • Philip, SD
EMPLOYMENT
CUSTER CLINIC and Custer Regional
Senior Care are accepting applications
for full and part-time Licensed Medical
Assistants, LPNs and RNs to join our
teams in the beautiful southern Black
Hills. Excellent benefits and competitive
salary. Contact Human Resources at
(605) 673-9418 for more information or
log onto www.regionalhealth.com to
apply. EEOC/ AA.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
grades 5-6, Custer Elementary School
starting 1/4/16, 4-day week; $31,500
base; Custer School District, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD 57730,
605.673.3154 csd.k12. sd.us.
60 YEAR OLD financially strong family
owned chain with 8 stores in Colorado,
Nebraska and South Dakota. We have
an opening for a meat department manager. We offer a competitive starting
salary, quarterly bonus, health insurance, and 401k with a match. You want
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for qualified applicants. Contact Dustin
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Growing in Agriculture
The South Dakota Department
of Agriculture (SDDA) has five divisions, one of which is Resource
Conservation
and
Forestry
(RC&F). The division provides a
number of services, including help
with grants and technical assistance for individuals, organizations and communities. We are
also very proud that our urban
foresters, once again, selected this
year’s featured tree in the display
at the State Capitol. The 2,700
pound, 29-foot tall Blue Spruce
came from Baltic and was donated
by Willette Reichert. The South
Dakota State Capitol Christmas
tree display is open to the public
every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
through December 26. It’s a great
place to celebrate the Christmas
season and take great family photos.
For more information about
SDDA’s RC&F Division and the
services they provide, please go to
our website http://sdda.sd.gov.
You can also contact Ben Wudtke,
Forest Programs Manager for the
Black Hills Forest Resource Association at 605-341-0875.
Lucas Lentsh, S.D. Secretary of Agriculture
The Forest and the Trees
It’s a festive time of year. Christmas decorations are everywhere
and often, the displays center
around a tree.
Did you know that South
Dakota forest products companies
directly employ around 1,500 people in the Black Hills region and
pay more than $118 million back
into the local communities? These
companies and the jobs they provide contribute greatly to the local
economy. Annually, forest products companies in our state produce more than $200 million
worth of product. This is particularly interesting given the limited
geographic extent of the Black
Hills compared to the rest of the
agriculture producing land in
South Dakota.
Contractors and operators face
many of the same challenges as
other ag industries in our state.
They have to navigate difficult
weather, purchase expensive
equipment and deal with fluctuating markets. Timber is much like
other agriculture crops except, it
takes longer to reach maturity for
harvest-- and the stem size is just
a bit larger.
Not only are timber harvests
perpetually sustainable, but the
harvest method used in the Black
Hills of “thinning” the stand is an
astoundingly successful treatment
for reducing insects and disease on
a landscape scale. This harvest
method of thinning is different
than many areas of the country
that may clear an area of trees and
then go back in and replant following the harvest. Importantly, the
harvest method employed in the
Black Hills aligns with the natural
ecology of the tree species and pro-
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motes natural regeneration of the
forest under a thinned canopy that
is more resistant to pine beetles
and catastrophic wildfires.
The forest products industry in
the Black Hills is incredibly crossintegrated with some companies
not actively harvesting any timber
but, instead, using products and
by-products from other forest
products facilities. Forest products
companies vary in size throughout
the Black Hills from large mills
that need 30 truckloads of sawlogs
per day to those that are much
smaller and need less material to
stay busy. Like the majority of
South Dakota’s farms and
ranches, many of these companies
have the common thread of being
multi-generational family businesses that have been operating in
the Black Hills for a number of
years.
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U.S. Senator from South Dakota
Delivering On Our Promise
To The American People
Last year at this time, Republicans were preparing to take control of the Senate – the first time
Republicans would control the
upper chamber since 2007 – and
follow through on the promises we
made to the American people.
Republicans were serious when
we pledged to get Washington
working again. It wasn’t a halfheartened slogan we used to campaign for the majority, it was a
commitment by which we intended to govern in the majority.
Republicans pledged to tackle
the big issues, which is why in just
the first few weeks of the new Republican majority, we sent a bill to
President Barack Obama that
would have approved the longstalled, job-creating Keystone XL
Pipeline. We also passed legisla-
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PHILIP LIVESTOCK AUCTION
PHILIP, SOUTH DAKOTA
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
www.philiplivestock.com
Email: info@philiplivestock.com
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015
We had a big run of feeder cattle, bred cattle
and weigh-ups, along with the Slovek Ranch
Bull and Female Sale. We had a pretty good
kind of snow storm here as the interstate
closed to the south. We wish to thank all of
our customers, both buyers and sellers. We
wish everyone a very Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year!! Next sale, January 5th,
2016.
SLOVEK RANCH BULLS
AVG.
.............................................$4,563.00.
BRED CATTLE:
WHEELER RANCH - PHILIP
22 ..................................................BWF HFRS
JOE & LARAE CARLEY - PHILIP
52....................................BLK 3 YR OLD COWS
BO SLOVEK - PHILIP
49 ...........................................BLK AI'D HFRS
38 ...........................................BLK AI'D HFRS
15 ...........................................BWF AI'D HFRS
BILL SLOVEK - PHILIP
51 ...........................................BLK AI'D HFRS
22 ..................................BLK BULL BRED HFRS
10 ..................................RED BULL BRED HFRS
BRANDON ROCK - LONG VALLEY
20 ...........................................BLK AI'D HFRS
9 .............................................BLK AI'D HFRS
JEFF & LORITA NELSON - PHILIP
9..................................BWF 5-6 YR OLD COWS
57.................................BLK 5-6 YR OLD COWS
17 ...........................BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS
STEVE BROWN - STURGIS
9 ..................................BLK 3-4 YR OLD COWS
6 ..................................BLK 5-6 YR OLD COWS
BILL ROADIFER - CAMP CROOK
14.................................BLK 3-4 YR OLD COWS
WADE FOX - BELVIDERE
3 .....................................BWF 3 YR OLD COWS
A CONSIGNMENT OF
36....................BLK & BWF SOLID MOUTH COWS
JT MOON - CREIGHTON
30.................BLK & BWF BROKEN MOUTH COWS
KELLY BLAIR - MILESVILLE
46 ...........................BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS
KEFFELER LAND CO - STURGIS
BRAD & JODY STOUT - KADOKA
6 ......BLK & BWF BROKEN & SOLID MOUTH COWS
TUCKER & BEV HUDSON - HOWES
LINDA & SAM STODDARD - NORRIS
15 .................RED & BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS
FEEDER CATTLE:
MIKE GEBES - MILESVILLE
99 ...................................................BLK STRS
EYMER & ELSHERE - MILESVILLE
58 .........................................RED & BLK STRS
23 .........................................RED & BLK STRS
66 ...................................................BLK HFRS
12 ...................................................BLK STRS
UPCOMING SALES:
1206# ..... $2,475.00
1094# ..... $2,125.00
1079# ..... $2,075.00
1025# ..... $1,950.00
1115# ..... $1,875.00
1084# ..... $2,050.00
1073# ..... $2,025.00
1066# ..... $1,875.00
1098# ..... $2,000.00
1088# ..... $1,750.00
1329# ..... $1,800.00
1371# ..... $1,675.00
1438# ..... $1,250.00
1030# ..... $1,775.00
1178# ..... $1,350.00
1252# ..... $1,725.00
1042# ..... $1,725.00
1470# ..... $1,325.00
1391# ..... $1,110.00
1310# ..... $1,100.00
1336# ..... $1,075.00
1428# ..... $1,060.00
1426# ..... $1,000.00
1316# ........ $935.00
629# .......... $168.50
583# .......... $167.50
471# .......... $191.00
507# .......... $160.75
428# .......... $172.00
TUESDAY, DEC. 22: NO SALE
TUESDAY, DEC. 29: NO SALE
TUESDAY, JAN. 5: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE & BRED
CATTLE SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE. (ESTIMATING
3,000 HEAD) WEIGH-UPS 9:00MT YEARLING & CALVES
12:00MT BRED CATTLE TO FOLLOW.
South Dakota
Brand selling
Tuesday, January 5,
2016, at 12:00 p.m.
MT
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TYSON HEWITT - MUD BUTTE
21 ...................................................BLK STRS
HEATH FREEMAN - OWANKA
39.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
VERYL PROKOP - KADOKA
87.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
16.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
HERBER RANCH - KADOKA
79.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
74.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
81.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
GREG SHEARER - WALL
88 ...................................................BLK STRS
94 ...................................................BLK STRS
GERALD SCHUELKE - BLACK HAWK
81 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS
34 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS
48 .......................................CHAR & BLK HFRS
14 .......................................CHAR & BLK HFRS
LANE LAMPHERE - STURGIS
37 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS
12 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS
50 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS
15 ........................................BLK & BWF HFRS
WILLIAM ECKERT - OKATON
17 ...................................................RED STRS
JERRY ELLENS - PHILIP
14 ...................................................BLK STRS
LUCAS SCHOFIELD - MIDLAND
6 .....................................................BLK STRS
10 ...................................................BLK HFRS
JAKE JULSON - NEW UNDERWOOD
30 ...................................................BLK HFRS
TODD MORTENSON - HAYES
21.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
15.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
21 ........................................BLK & BWF HFRS
RON HOWIE - WHITE OWL
23.........................................BLK & BWF STRS
37 ........................................BLK & BWF HFRS
HALEY RANCH - STURGIS
11 .........................................RED & BLK STRS
21.........................................RED & BLK HFRS
EUGENE & GLENDA HELMS - CREIGHTON
10 .........................................RED & BLK STRS
NORDINE BRINK - MIDLAND
24 ...................................................BLK STRS
21.........................................RED & BLK HFRS
O'NEILL FAMILY RANCH LLC - HERMOSA
27 ........................................BLK & BWF HFRS
KEN CASSENS - EDGMONT
48 .........................................RED & BLK STRS
12 .........................................RED & BLK STRS
21 ...................................................BLK HFRS
25.........................................RED & BLK HFRS
WEIGH-UPS:
LARRY & SCOT EISENBRAUN - WALL
1......................................................BLK COW
1......................................................BLK COW
2 ....................................................BLK COWS
1......................................................BLK COW
1......................................................BLK COW
SHAW RANCH INC. - WHITE OWL
12 ..................................................BLK COWS
5 ....................................................BLK COWS
1......................................................BLK COW
6 ....................................................BLK COWS
15 ..................................................BLK COWS
TIM NELSON - MIDLAND
1......................................................BLK COW
1......................................................BLK COW
FEEDER CATTLE: FS=FALL SHOTS, NI=NO IMPLANTS,
AN=ALL NATURAL
C. & T. KROETCH – 200 BLK CLVS; FS .......600-650#
SAMPSON – 100 BLK & CHAR X CLVS; FS,NI .........550#
GRUBL – 75 CHAR X CLVS; FS,NI .................600-700#
DEJONG – 60 BLK CLVS; FS,NI ....................600-650#
JUHNKE – 45 BLK CLVS; FS ........................450-550#
BRED CATTLE:
JOHN, MAGGIE & DAVID AYER – 110 FANCY BLK
HFRS (1000#); BRED LBW FORTUNE & AMDAHL ANG;
CF 2-10 (ORIGINATED OFF OF NELSON RANCH)
TRIPLE S LAND & LIVESTOCK – 75 BLK HOME
RAISED HFRS; BRED BLAIR BROS MEDICINE ROCK; CF 33 (SORTED INTO TO SHORT CLVG GROUPS)
DEDIC TRUST "COMPLETE DISPERSION" – 60 HERF 3
TO 13 YR OLD COWS; BRED HERF; CF 3-15 FOR 90 DAYS
Philip Livestock Auction, in conjunction with
Superior Livestock Auction, will be offering video
sale as an additional service to our consignors,
with questions about the video please call, Jerry
Roseth at 605-685-5820, Jeff Long at 605-515-0186
or Randy Curtis in the
Black Hills area at 605-892-5694.
509# .......... $182.00
545# .......... $175.00
701# .......... $155.25
663# .......... $155.25
690# .......... $153.50
673# .......... $157.50
604# .......... $162.00
658# .......... $161.00
596# .......... $167.00
664# ..........
571# ..........
615# ..........
523# ..........
717# ..........
578# ..........
641# ..........
616# ..........
$161.00
$162.00
$142.00
$156.00
$149.00
$157.50
$142.00
$143.00
612# .......... $154.00
649# .......... $152.00
667# .......... $151.50
613# .......... $144.50
567# .......... $153.00
550# .......... $172.00
472# .......... $189.00
470# .......... $152.00
489# .......... $184.00
513# .......... $160.50
499# .......... $178.00
425# .......... $152.00
559# .......... $152.00
686# .......... $142.00
611# .......... $140.00
669# .......... $136.00
555# ..........
421# ..........
559# ..........
456# ..........
$161.50
$188.00
$152.00
$152.00
1100# ..........
1450# ..........
1310# ..........
1470# ..........
1410# ..........
1090# ..........
1252# ..........
1215# ..........
1468# ..........
1297# ..........
$82.50
$70.00
$69.50
$69.00
$68.00
$86.00
$76.50
$70.00
$69.00
$68.50
1030# .......... $86.00
1140# .......... $77.00
1......................................................BLK COW
1......................................................BLK COW
3 ...................................................BWF COWS
1......................................................BLK COW
2 ....................................................BLK COWS
1......................................................BLK COW
4 ...................................RED & BLK COWETTES
3 .........................................BLK & BWF COWS
7......................................................BLK COW
KELLY BLAIR - MILESVILLE
13 ..................................................BLK COWS
1......................................................BLK COW
2 ....................................................BLK COWS
1......................................................BLK COW
3 ...................................BLK & BWF COWETTES
NEAL & JUDY LIVERMONT - INTERIOR
2 ....................................................BLK COWS
1....................................................HERF COW
10 ..................................................BLK COWS
MIKE BARNES - MURDO
1......................................................BLK COW
4 ....................................................BLK COWS
10 ..................................................BLK COWS
PHIL CARLEY - MILESVILLE
2 ....................................................BLK COWS
2 ...................................................BLK HFRTS
VERYL PROKOP - KADOKA
1 .....................................................BWF COW
JT MOON - CREIGHTON
2 ....................................................BLK COWS
15 ..................................................BLK COWS
12 ..................................................BLK COWS
KEFFELER LAND CO - STURGIS
2 ....................................................BLK COWS
1......................................................BLK COW
TATE THOMPSON - WANBLEE
5......................................................BLK COW
5......................................................BLK COW
3.....................................................BLK HFRT
1.....................................................BLK HFRT
KJERSTAD FAMILY FARM & RANCH - WALL
1......................................................BLK COW
3 ....................................................BLK COWS
JEFF & LORITA NELSON - PHILIP
1......................................................BLK COW
2......................................................BLK COW
1 .....................................................BLK BULL
NATHAN BARNES - SUMMERSET
3 ....................................................BLK COWS
DOUG DAHL - WALL
1......................................................BLK COW
2 .........................................BLK & BWF COWS
TODD & KRYSTI BARNES - MURDO
7 ....................................................BLK COWS
TY THOMPSON - WANBLEE
1......................................................BLK COW
2..............................................BLK COWETTES
ROCKY WILLIAMS - PHILIP
10 ..................................................BLK COWS
BILL & SUSAN PAULTON - EDGEMONT
12.......................................BLK & BWF HFRTS
1 .....................................................BLK BULL
HOWARD & DELORES KNUPPE - NEW UNDERWOOD
6 ...................................BLK & BWF COWETTES
6 ...................................................BLK HFRTS
MIKE NOTEBOOM - PHILIP
1 .....................................................BLK BULL
ROSETH BROTHERS- MIDLAND
1 .....................................................BLK BULL
MORE CONSIGNMENTS BY SALE DAY. FOR MORE INFO:
CALL THOR ROSETH AT 605-685-5826,
JEFF LONG AT 605-515-0186 OR OFFICE AT 605-859-2577
TUESDAY, JAN. 12: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE &
REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, JAN. 19: SPECIAL STOCK COW & BRED
HEIFER SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, JAN. 26: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE &
REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, FEB. 2: NO SALE
TUESDAY, FEB. 9: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE
FEATURING BANGS VACCINATED HEIFERS & REGULAR
CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, FEB. 16: SPECIAL STOCK COW & BRED
TUESDAY, FEB. 23: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE
CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, MAR. 1: SPECIAL STOCK COW & BRED
TUESDAY, MAR. 8: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE
CATTLE SALE
VIEW SALES LIVE ON THE INTERNET! Go to: www.philiplivestock.com. Upcoming sales & consignments can be viewed on the Internet at
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859-2577
Philip, SD
1160# ..........
1245# ..........
1297# ..........
1210# ..........
1445# ..........
1375# ..........
$71.50
$68.50
$68.00
$67.50
$67.00
$65.50
1170# ..........
1245# ..........
1300# ..........
1430# ..........
957# ............
$80.00
$76.00
$67.50
$66.00
$93.00
1063# .......... $90.00
1415# .......... $67.00
1380# .......... $67.00
1140# .......... $79.00
1240# .......... $70.00
1251# .......... $68.50
1240# .......... $78.00
1324# .......... $71.50
1321# .......... $71.00
1083# .......... $78.00
963# .......... $120.00
1170# .......... $77.00
1135# .......... $77.00
1260# .......... $72.50
1398# .......... $70.00
1083# .......... $76.50
1520# .......... $68.00
1111# ..........
1351# ..........
870# ............
1005# ..........
$76.00
$68.50
$91.00
$87.00
1110# .......... $75.00
1485# .......... $66.00
1210# .......... $72.00
1478# .......... $65.50
1840# .......... $84.50
1237# .......... $71.50
1345# .......... $69.00
1380# .......... $67.50
1307# .......... $68.00
1535# .......... $66.00
953# ............ $89.00
1409# .......... $66.00
918# .......... $122.00
1680# .......... $83.00
1001# .......... $90.50
839# .......... $100.00
1735# .......... $89.00
1805# .......... $86.00
UPCOMING HORSE SALES:
TUESDAY, JAN. 19: REGULAR HORSE SALE FOLLOWING
THE CATTLE SALE
UPCOMING BULL SALES:
TUES., JAN. 19: MCPERSON ANGUS 12:00MT
TUES., FEB. 9: THORSON HEREFROD & SHEARER
ANGUS 12:00MT
TUES., FEB. 16: STOUT CHAROLAIS & MILLIGAN
HEREFORDS 12:00MT
TUES., FEB. 23: DEEP CREEK ANGUS 12:00MT
TUES., MAR. 1: CHEYNNE CHAROLAIS 12:00MT
TUES., MAR. 8: TRASK & PETERSON ANGUS 12:00MT
TUES., APR. 5: FANNING RANCH ANGUS 12:00MT
TUES., APR. 12: STOMPRUD ANGUS 12:00MT
TUES., APR. 19: COTTONWOOD ANGUS 12:00MT
TUES., APR. 26: FORTUNE’S RAFTER U CROSS ANGUS
12:00MT
TUESDAY, MAY 3: BULL DAY.
PLA Café
859-3272 • 6 am to 1:30 pm
TO CONSIGN CATTLE OR HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE LOOK AT YOUR CATTLE, GIVE US A CALL:
THOR ROSETH, Owner
(605) 685-5826
BILLY MARKWED, Fieldman
Midland • (605) 567-3385
JEFF LONG, Owner & Auctioneer
Red Owl • (605) 985-5486
Cell (605) 515-0186
LYNN WEISHAAR, Auctioneer
Reva • (605) 866-4670
DAN PIROUTEK, Auctioneer
Milesville • (605) 544 3316
BOB ANDERSON, Fieldman
Sturgis • (605) 347-0151
(605) 641-1042
BAXTER ANDERS, Fieldman
Wasta • (605) 685-4862
PHILIP LIVESTOCK AUCTION
(605) 859 2577
www.philiplivestock.com
tion that gave the American people a voice on the president’s misguided nuclear agreement with
Iran, a 10-year balanced budget
that didn’t raise a single dime in
taxes, a bill that funds America’s
men and women in uniform, numerous resolutions that would
block burdensome Environment
Protection Agengy regulations,
legislation that defunds Planned
Parenthood, and a bill that repeals Obamacare.
I was glad we were able to help
secure the Powder River Training
Complex expansion, which was an
effort nearly nine years in the
making. As I said in March when
the expansion was first announced, while this was a long
process, I’m proud we’re able to
provide our servicemen and
women with the resources they
need to be successful in a combat
environment. In early December,
PRTC commanders and airmen
completed their first of what I
hope will be many successful large
force exercises.
It was a humbling experience to
play an integral role in getting the
first long-term highway bill in
more than a decade signed into
law. The Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation, of which I am chairman, can be credited with nearly
half of the legislative text included
in the final version of the bill, including reforms that will enhance
safety, provide regulatory relief,
streamline grant programs, and
improve the accountability and efficiency of oversight efforts. Having served on the conference
committee that negotiated the
final version, I was in a unique position to ensure South Dakota’s interests
were
given
key
consideration.
States like South Dakota that
depend on freight rail to ship
products to and from their communities will benefit from the important Surface Transportation
Board (STB) reforms that I helped
usher through the Commerce
Committee and full House and
Senate. These reforms – the first
of their kind for the STB – will end
the uncertainty faced by businesses and agriculture producers
and help protect the consumers
who are ultimately impacted by
disruptions in freight transportation.
While we’ve been able to accomplish a lot of important things for
the American people, there is
more work to be done. We plan to
spend the second year of the 114th
Congress the way we’ve spent the
first: fighting to make our economy stronger, our government
more efficient and more accountable, and our nation and our world
safer and more secure.
Coyle’s SuperValu
Philip
Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve:
7am to 3pm
Closed
Christmas Day
Markets
Midwest Cooperatives
End of Day 12/14/15
12 Pro Winter Wheat ...........$4.01
14 Pro Spring Wheat ...........$4.53
Milo .......................................$2.90
Corn ......................................$3.00
Millet ....................................$6.50
SFS Birdseed......................$16.25
Weekend
Weather
Friday: Sunny skies.
High 22F. Winds WSW
at 5 to 10 mph. Friday
Night: A mostly clear
sky. Low near 10F. Winds SSW
at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny
skies. High 38F. Winds
WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly
cloudy skies. Low near 20F.
Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Cloudy early
with partial sunshine
expected late. High near
35F. NNE winds shifting
to W at 10 to 15 mph. Sunday
Night: A few clouds from time to
time. Low 19F. Winds WNW at 5
to 10 mph.
Go to pioneer-review.com &
click on the weather icon for
up-to-the-minute forecasts

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