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the last 18 months would be very different than prior years. Mr. Horan listened carefully and took notes as various comments were specific to problems on Highways 79, 75 and 73, promising to look into those issues. Rep. Betty Olson opened the discussion on proposed legislation with a brief review of the Legislative Summer Study, the Oil and Gas Conference held in Spearfish that included the states of ND, WY, MT and SD and the Governors Oil & Gas Development/Preparedness Executive Branch Work Groups. These all looked at the impacts of development on housing, schools, highways, emergency services, safety, law enforcement, health services and any other services that might be impacted. She and Senator Maher were on the 15 member Legislative Summer Study and they were the only members that had any knowledge of oil and gas development in South Dakota. The other 13 members had an eye-opening experience when they visited development in Harding County and the North Dakota Bakken field. Senator Maher, who also serves on the Legislative Executive Council, reviewed the proposed bills put forth by the Summer Study Committee. Of the original 17 bills, only eight will move forward with Committee approval. They are: 1) Revise provisions regarding the plugging and performance bonds for oil and gas wells; 2) Provide mediation between mineral developers and surface owners in disputes over surface depredation; 3) Provide funding for unresolved surface depredation caused by oil and gas exploration; 4)Require certain posting of information if hydraulic fracture stimulation is performed; 5) Require mineral developers give notice to surface owners before entering the land (developers already must give notice in Harding County under the Countys Comprehensive Plan); 6) Provide for creation of a trust account for un-locatable mineral interest owners; 7) Revise provisions relating to the termination of mineral interests; 8) Provide for the award of treble damages in certain surface depredation cases. He hopes to get half introduced in the House and half in the Senate. Maher may introduce one that did not get Committee approval which concerns landowners being compensated for damages to their land, allowing annual compensation for lost productivity rather than onetime payment as is currently required. North Dakota has annual payments that are negotiated between the landowner and the mineral developer. Mark Trechock, a North Dakota resident dealing with this issue for the past 20 years and a regional representative of the Western Organization of Resources Councils, spoke about some of the problems being South faced by North Dakota. Dakota is in a good position to address these issues before development becomes a larger problem. He noted that the oil and gas lobby in ND has become a strong lobby on any legislation. He added that in North Dakota, emergency services provided by volunteers, has not been addressed. Volunteers are quitting because they need to work their jobs and live their lives rather than being constantly doing emergency service. The meeting concluded with Holly Waddell, a member of Western Plains Action Group hosts of the event. She introduced and thanked Dakota Rural Action staff, Frank James from Brookings and Sabrina King from Rapid City, for helping facilitate this informational meeting. Holly thanked everyone for coming and invited folks to support WPAG, DRA, Maher and Olson in efforts to get oil and gas legislation passed in the upcoming 2013 Legislative session. For more information contact Sabrina at Sabrina@dakotarural.org or call 605716-2200 or Frank at 605-697-5204.

An informational meeting reviewing proposed legislation on oil and gas development, the result of a Legislative Summer Study on the issue, was attended by over 40 interested residents. A panel, facilitated by Vaughn Meyer, consisting of Representative Betty Olson, Senator Ryan Maher and SD Department of Transportation Operations Engineer Tom Horan, gave a brief presentation and fielded many questions. Mr. Horan gave an overview of the highways in the area and handed out information as to types of improvements and dates projects are completed or to be completed including a map of the highways in Harding and Perkins Counties reflecting the various projects from the year 2000 to 2015. Horan fielded several questions concerning increased traffic on highways 85, 73, 75 and 79. The DOT has a formula based on the number of accidents per 100,000,000 vehicle miles traveled on that particular highway as to whether the highway configuration would be improved or changed. According to that formula, Hwy 85 can handle ten times the current traffic it is experiencing before any lanes would need to be added except for some improvements to intersections. He indicated that the DOT has many tools to improve conditions. Truck traffic on Hwy 85 has increased by an average of 54 percent since 2001between Whitewood and the ND state line; Hwy 79, Newell to the ND state line, increased by less than 1 percent, Hwy 73 increased by 78 percent between Hwy 34 and the ND state line according to traffic counts by the SD DOT. No stats were given for Hwy 75. The DOT tracks traffic and accident stats on a yearly basis but works on a three to five year average. The point was made to him that perhaps stats in this area should be reviewed on a shorter time frame as traffic to the Bakken development increases. It was noted that accident stats for

Proposed Legislation reviewed at Reva Hall Special Town Board meeting held
By Gladys Jackson The Bison Town Board met for a brief special meeting on Tuesday, November 27 to conduct the second reading of Ordinance #2012-3, which addresses the $20,000.00 shortfall to the existing street budget caused by the completion of the recent unbudgeted street work. There has been much appreciation for the street work by everyone. Other housekeeping items addressed consisted of invoices and personnel issues. A discussion was held on the Uke which is still sitting on Town property. The owner currently lives in the Hills and has been contacted to come and get the Uke with no results. The option of a hand-delivered letter was decided upon. The Board visited about issues of concern to both the Perkins Co. Rural Water (PCRWS) and the Town Board. The Board will ask to be put on the agenda at the next PCRWS board meeting.

Town Board holds public meeting on storm sewer project

By Gladys Jackson Several concerned citizens met with the Town Board at a Public Hearing held Tuesday evening, November 27 on the proposed storm sewer project. Engineer Allan Page of KBM Engineering, Grand Forks, N.D. was on hand with a map and power point to answer questions. Andy Bruels and Mike Perkovich with the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) were available via teleconference. Engineer Page explained that an earlier storm water study had been completed by Brosz Engineering with two plans presented. One was a $2.6M estimate to be done in three phases consisting of larger pipe and street reconstruction. The second plan was a $1.7M project with larger pipe, but no street reconstruction. Jim West, engineer for KBM, was approached through a connection with Perkins County Rural Water to present yet another option. So, back in 2011, KBM located several main problem areas and presented the third option in the amount of approximately $600,000.00 to take care of those areas with smaller pipe, the use of a holding pond, bypassing the la goon and having the excess water drain into the creek west of Town. The areas of concern were bounced

back and forth between the Town Board and KBM. The areas decided upon were plotted on a map which was presented for the group to view. The holding pond would be constructed in the lot east of the old Richard Heck house, land currently owned by the Town of Bison. The pond would be 4-5 ft. deep with a 10 ft. bottom and a security fence around it. The cost of the holding pond would be approximately $15,000.00. Questions at this point consisted of *What is the difference in cost between the holding pond and using larger pipe? Answer: The holding pond would cost $15,000.00; using larger pipe could cost as much as $25,000.00-$50,000.00 more. *John and Lorraine Blosmo asked if the people close by the holding pond would have to worry about pond overflows or water in basements. Answer: No, this should not be a problem. *Would we be better off using larger pipe versus the cost of maintenance on a holding pond? Answer: No, maintenance on the pond should be minimal. *Will the pond have a dirt bottom? Answer: Yes. continued on page 3

Organizational parent meeting for Bison AAU Wrestling. Tuesday Dec. 11th,6:00pm at the Bentley Building. We need to make some decisions so all parents are needed.

Highlights & Happenings

Concerned citizens attend Oil & Gas meeting at Reva Hall

PICTURES WITH SANTA Eastern Star will be having pictures with Santa Claus at the Masonic Lodge in Bison Sunday December 9th from 2 4 p.m. FREE WILL DONATION.

The annual meeting and election of the Perkins County Predator Control Association will be December 4, 2012 in the Prairie Lounge Meeting room, Bison, SD at 1:30 pm. Three board member terms will end: Don McKinstry, Bob Reder and Max Matthews. There will be an election held to fill these 3 positions, along with other business and discussions.

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SDSU Extension: One year later ..................

This fall, many livestock producers veterinarian Jim Stangle works with have to be creative when it comes to finding forage for their cattle. The drought left them with reduced hay supplies and little to no winter grazing. To help ensure that the forages his clients find are safe to feed, the Haakon County veterinarian tests samples of standing forages for nitrates. "Because of the drought we knew nitrates would be a big problem this year. I took an SDSU Extension training course so I could provide local testing to producers in my area," said Stangle, who was one of many South Dakota veterinarians to receive certification from SDSU Extension this summer on the Nitrate Quik test. Along with getting their forages tested for nitrates, Stangle says that because many of his clients have to purchase additional forages or protein supplements, this year, many cattle producers rely on SDSU Extension to provide them with unbiased information on affordable options, as well as, customized feed rations. "Because they aren't selling a product, producers know they can trust SDSU Extension Field Specialists for unbiased recommendations," Stangle said. Adele Harty is the SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Stangle works with. She is one of about 40 SDSU Extension Field Specialists hired when a new staffing model was put into place Oct. 2011 as part of a complete SDSU Extension reorganization, implemented to comply with state budget cuts. Specialized, focused and ready to serve: Harty has worked within SDSU Extension since 2005. When she was rehired in 2011 as an SDSU Extension Field Specialist her job description changed. Although she continues to serve livestock producers, within the new staffing model, Harty now focuses on working specifically with cow/calf producers. And, instead of only serving producers within a seven-county area, she works with all South Dakota cattle producers. "I was raised on a cow/calf operation. My education is focused in cow/calf nutrition. Before I was rehired, I worked with all livestock producers. Now that I'm able to focus on, and work with solely cow/calf producers; I can utilize my knowledge, experience and education to help SD cow/calf producers to become better at what they are already good at," Harty said. As a field specialist within today's SDSU Extension staffing model, Harty and her peers are expected to have their master's degree. Also, instead of working out of county offices, today field specialists office in one of eight regional centers, but often travel throughout the state. "This provides a greater level of expertise to the entire state," said Rosie Nold, SDSU Extension Program Director for Agriculture and Natural Resources. "Instead of generalists in each county, we have several specialized staff serving the entire state. This allows SDSU Extension to provide a deeper level of focus, expertise and research-based information to help solve the challenging questions or issues South Dakotans face." Karla Trautman, Associate Director of SDSU Extension adds that because Field Specialists serve the entire state, there is an increased focus on collaboration between SDSU Extension Field Specialists, SDSU faculty and supporters throughout the state. "The synergies created today are incredible," Trautman said. Kiersta Machacek, principal of Hayward Elementary in Sioux Falls would agree. By working with SDSU Extension, her students now have a school garden. Learning communities expand: After a parent expressed interest in starting a school garden, Machacek and her staff were eager to pursue the idea. "Gardening is a great way to get students outside, connect them with healthy eating habits and provide a hands-on science lesson," Machacek said. Implementing a school garden is no simple task - it needs to not only be functional, but educational. And, Machacek's teaching staff was already spread thin. They did not have the time to put in a garden and develop grade-specific, sciencebased gardening curriculum. This is where SDSU Extension Community Development Field Specialist, Christina Zdorovtsov came to the rescue. Zdorovtsov worked with a local nonprofit, Ground Works, to establish the garden. She then worked with Hayward teachers to develop a science-based, hands-on curriculum which meets state standards and is centered on gardening activities. "Chris helped connect our garden to science. She was able to take key ideas from each grade's science curriculum and develop teaching modules for each grade level," said Machacek, of the gardening curriculum that is now used to help teach science to all Hayward studentspre-school through fifth grade. Like Harty, Zdorovtsov worked for SDSU Extension before she was rehired in October 2011. Today, she relishes her new role as an SDSU Extension Field Specialist. "Before the reorganization, I was a generalist in the area of horticulture. Although I worked on developing local food systems, I wasn't able to dedicate all my time to this purpose. Today I get to focus all my energy in this area, and really develop some exciting results," Zdorovtsov said. 4-H stronger than ever: Through the budget driven reorganization, SDSU Extension increased its commitment to 4-H. More than 30 4-H Youth Program Advisor positions were created, in coordination with local communities, to focus on 4-H, a program which serves more than 59,000 South Dakota youth each year. "The university reinforced its commitment to 4-H and youth development by implementing countylevel 4-H Youth Program Advisor positions," Peter Nielson, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Director. "4-H members and programs did not have this type of dedicated focus in the old system." Nielson explains that today there is more of a prioritized 4-H focus because 4-H Youth Program Advisors like Field Specialists, are fully committed to 4-H and youth programming. Prior to the reorganization, SDSU Extension personnel were responsible for subject matter programs, such as family and consumer sciences, livestock or agronomy in addition to 4-H programming. 4-H Youth Program Advisors office in the county or counties they serve. "Although there have been growing pains, in many areas, 4-H members and their families have seen increased opportunities this year," said Paula Hamilton, president of the State 4-H Leaders Association. Because of the life skills Hamilton and her husband, Scott, developed as 4-H members, it was very important to them that their four children become involved in South Dakota 4-H. As Spink County 4-H members, the Hamiltons work with Kim McGraw who is the 4-H Youth Program Advisor that serves both Spink and Clark Counties. Like all 4-H Youth Program Advisors, SDSU Extension cost-shares her salary with Spink and Clark Counties. "I like the fact that Kim is dedicated fulltime to 4-H. She is avail-

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able to us when we need her," said Hamilton, adding that sharing McGraw with Clark County has an unforeseen benefit. "Because she is in both counties, there is a lot of knowledge sharing that happens between the two counties." iGrow.org: information when and where it's needed: Since the beginning, knowledge sharing is integral to the mission of SDSU Extension. Today's SDSU Extension communicates with South Dakotans through many venues. Along with face-toface educational seminars and workshops, SDSU Extension offers Webinars, has smartphone apps and provides 24/7 access to educational materials and information through iGrow. iGrow is an online teaching platform which assures that SDSU Extension will be the indispensable outreach link of South Dakota's land grant university. The free service gives producers information they need to monitor current developments in agriculture, research and trade; farm-specific agricultural weather; profitability calculators; and libraries of agricultural production and management information, podcasts and forums, all in a highly secure on-line environment that works on all computers, smart phones and mobile internet devices. "We look at iGrow as our virtual SDSU Extension office. Within its first year of operation, this virtual office has had 96,000 visitors and those visitors asked 300,000 questions," said Emery Tschetter, Director of Communications & Marketing for SDSU College of Agriculture & Biological Sciences. Tschetter adds that SDSU Extension dedicates 20 percent of its staff time to the ongoing development of iGrow. South Dakotans can also pick up the phone and call AnswerLine with a question. AnswerLine is a toll-free connection to family and consumer science specialists dedicated to answering questions and directing consumers to research-based resources. "This is a one-stop-shop for answers to family and consumer science questions," said Joan Hegerfeld-Baker, Extension Food Safety Specialist. "Through AnswerLine, consumers have access to an office full of specialists, along with data and resources compiled by SDSU Extension Field Specialists, faculty and researchers." During the growing season, AnswerLine also provided access to answers for horticultural questions. SDSU Extension also hit the airwaves in 2011, introducing the iGrow Radio Network. A companion service to iGrow.org, the daily 3minute segment can be heard on 12 major radio stations across the state and region. Hosted by farm broadcaster, Pam Geppert, iGrow Radio Network programs are drawn from the credible and accurate information on iGrow.org. The radio programs feature SDSU Extension Field Specialists and University faculty who cover a variety of topics ranging from agronomy and weather, to livestock production and rural life.

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continued from page 1 *Will this cause a lot of dirt/silt that will plug up the system? Answer: No, the pipes are designed with velocity to pick up the silt. Inlets will also be put in on Main Street to pull water into and pick up more flow. A new catch basin will also be put into the alley near City Park/Krauses to pick up and help pull excess water into the storm sewer. *The $2.6M Brosz plan included fixing the streets, what happens with that now? Answer: Now wherever pipe is going, the streets will be fixed 10 feet out. Some curb and gutter will be done on Main Street and some sidewalks on the north and south of Main Street will be replaced. The storm sewer will range from 1 1/2 to 7 feet in depth. *Some people would rather give up the storm sewer and fix the streets, cant we do both? Answer: The Town Board would love to do both - fix up Coleman Avenue and Main Street as well as put in a storm sewer but the cost would be prohibitive at this time. It was noted here that everyone appreciates the work the Town personnel do to try to keep the streets up. The Town Board made the comment that just the last bit of work on the streets this past fall cost more than $100,000.00. If water cannot be kept away from the streets, we cant keep the streets up. There are seven miles of street in Bison. *Why is the cost of new sidewalks in the plan? Several businesses have already built their own sidewalks; shouldnt it be up to individual businesses to do their own sidewalks? Answer: There was no definite answer to this except that it was in the plan as is curb and gutter. The Board told those in attendance that the plan drawn up by KMB has already been submitted and approved by the State for grant money and a loan. The Board has to either say go ahead or pursue other avenues, which would mean the loss of monies already spent on engineering costs. According to all involved the Town Board would be back to square one. *Lonnie Krause asked the question, What are you after as a Board? Are you wanting opinions to spend the $600,000.00 or not? *Irwin Tescher commented that

if the town people think this will solve the problem of water in basements, they are going to be disappointed as the Town of Bison sits on shale. *Krause also asked, Is there any matching money? Answer: The Board replied that they have a 15% grant for the sewer project. Bruels from DENR commented that there may be a possibility of getting approximately $20,000.00 more in grant money if a letter is written before December 12th. The consensus of the Board will be to write this letter. The DENR thought this project was a go as they thought there had already been public hearings and now what they are hearing is uncertainty. Bruels replied that there is currently a projected $130,000.00 shortfall because of time going by; the cost estimate is now at $721,000 with $88,950 in grant money and a loan of $504,000.00 for 20 years at 3%. The loan repayment would be $40,000 per year. The grant money will expire in June, 2014. Chairman Juell Chapman reported that $542,450 has accumulated in the bank, much of which is from the 2% sales tax fund and the Board is budgeting $140,000$145,000 per year to be collected for this fund. Russ Peacock commented that when he first moved to Bison back in the 70s, a storm sewer project was being talked about then. He would like to see this project and the roads all be done, but realizes that it is kind of like a remodel on your home once you start, where do you stop when there is only so much money to work with? He would also like to keep the work local if at all possible. The Board replied that this is somewhat out of their hands as legally all work has to be let out for bids. The Board spoke to the group about other major projects coming up that will require larger sums of money and help from the new sales tax fund. This includes the lagoon project requiring that rip rap be installed and the Town sewer pipes, which are all made up of the old clay and beginning to cause some problems, will need to be replaced. In short, it would be nice to have all the money needed to do all the projects up right, but that is not an option on the table. Phil Hahn said that he was not in favor at the present time for a 20-year loan to do the storm sewer in light of all the other projects

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that need to be done. He felt the Board should wait until the new tax surplus fund builds up more money and do more work on the streets, etc. Brad Mackaben stated that it sounds like there is a water issue that needs to be dealt with. There was a question on the water drainage at the Lions Park. The Board stated that in order to drain this water to the west, easements would need to be gotten from landowners and the State will have nothing to do with anything on private land. Maps of streets and natural slopes show that everything slopes to the west

Blane Chapman and Allan Page of KBM Engineering, Grand Forks, N.D. look over the map of Bison. and evens out west of town at about the Terry Haggart place. Krause questioned the shut offs on Main Street, which are a problem, also. He doesnt like the new storm sewer design, but guesses he will get used to it. Doreen Chapman told how when the streets flood after a hard rain, the water comes up to the door of their business; but she supposed that sand bagging was always an option. The Board replied that with this new design, this water should get out of the way and move west to Haggarts a lot faster and a lot better. The problem exists because nothing has been done for a long time. The State says that the slope of Main Street itself is up to DOT standards, so by doing all of the items in the engineering plan, the Board is taking the real problem areas and dealing with them. Blane Chapman told the Board not to wait for the consensus of all the Town people or it will be another 30 years before anything gets done. The Board is the elected officials and, in the end, they will have to make the decision. The Town Board will vote on the storm sewer project at the December 10 board meeting.

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South Dakota Department of Agriculture awards grants
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture announces that 26 grants have been awarded through the Building Our South Dakota Rural Communities grant program. These grants are available annually to 4-H Clubs, FFA Chapters, and Family Career and Community Leaders of America Chapters. We had a lot of applications this year, and a lot of great projects were funded, said Walt Bones, South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture. Our rural youth are the future of agriculture in South Dakota, and this is just one way the department can support their efforts in making this state a better place to live, work and grow. The purpose of the grant program is to assist agricultural youth in beautifying and improving their communities by working together to accomplish educational and project goals. The following clubs/chapters were funded: Tabor Pioneers 4-H Club Bon Homme County; Sweet Clovers 4-H Club Bon Homme County; LetEr Buck 4-H Club Butte County; Andes Central FCCLA Charles Mix County; Willow Lake FFA Clark County; Clay County Flyers 4-H Club Clay County; Florence FFA Codington County; Mitchell FCCLA Davison County; Coteau Hills 4-H Club Day County; Webster Area FFA Day County; DC Young Riders 4-H Club Deuel County; Milbank FFA Grant County; River 4-H Club Hughes/Stanley County; Kaylor 4-H Club Hutchinson County; Dell Rapids FFA Minnehaha County; West Central FFA Minnehaha County; Garretson FFA Minnehaha County; Flandreau FFA Moody County; Wall FFA Pennington County; Perkins County 4-H Shooting Sports Perkins County; Hillside Hustlers 4-H Club Roberts County; Wilmot FFA Roberts County; Spink County 4-H Jr. Leaders Spink County; Marion FFA Turner County; Marion FCCLA Turner County. Other financial programs are available to South Dakota beginning farmers, ranchers, livestock purchase, guarantees, dairy and feedlot expansions, value added businesses and manure management systems.

Monday, Bridget traveled to Bismarck for a baby appointment. Tuesday, Albert Keller returned to work in North Dakota. Friday, Bridget traveled to Bismarck to attend Guard Drill. She returned home late Saturday night. While there, Lil Albert stayed with Grandma Dawn and Grandpa Duane. Sunday, Lil Albert and Bridget attended church services. Denise, Rebecca, Kristina, Zachary, Brooklyn and Daniel Haugen arrived at Shirley Harriss Tuesday evening. Denise and Rebecca Haugen attended the funeral of Del Borchert in Lemmon Wednesday. Denise Haugen and children returned to New Rockford, ND Thursday evening. John and Shirley Johnson, Bob and Shilo Johnson spent Friday and Saturday in Aberdeen for the SD Quarter Horse Convention. They returned home Sunday. Thelma Sandgren was a Sunday afternoon coffee guest of John and Shirley Johnson. Tiss Treib was a brief caller. Freda Dewey visited with Helen Meink last Sunday. Tim and JoAnne Seim were Friday afternoon visitors of Lester and Sharon Longwood. Nolan and Linda Seim, Jasmine and Logan traveled to Sioux Falls, SD Tuesday. Logan had surgery and got out of the hospital Friday morning. They traveled to Estelline, SD and were overnight guests of Al and Carleen Anderson. Angie and Lyle Vohlken and their children, Brian, Bret, Tosha and Tiffany visited with the Seims for supper Friday night and breakfast Saturday morning. Lynn Frey attended a Farmers Union Quarterly meeting in Huron Thursday and Friday. Saturday, he visited his uncle in Watertown.

Rosebud News ............. Tiss Treib

Helen Meink hasnt driven for some time, but she drove over and visited Thelma Sandgren Monday afternoon and brought some good squash bread and they exchanged magazines. Thelma was so glad to see her and they had a good visit. Wednesday forenoon, Gary Johnson had coffee with Thelma Sandgren. Later Vince Gunn stopped in and then Steve Sandgren. Thelma appreciated the coffee guests. Friday, Thelma Sandgren had a clinic apt and then returned home. James, Marci and Kylee Sandgren and Jill Peck came up Saturday and had lunch with Thelma Sandgren and then did some chores and rode horses. Longwood picked Sharon Thelma Sandgren up Sunday for church, which Thelma really appreciates. CHURCH: December 9th, Pastor Dana from Grand River Lutheran in Buffalo will serve all three of the Prairie Fellowship church services. Rosebud will follow worship with a potluck and a Ladies Aid meeting to follow, please attend if you are able and make him welcome. Wednesday Jim and Patsy Miller traveled to Hettinger and visited with Violet Miller. Jim and Patsy Miller played cards at the Senior Center in Hettinger Friday. Jim and Patsy Miller made a

trip to Hettinger Saturday morning and had dinner with Matt and Christi Miller. In the afternoon, the Matt Millers were guests of the Jim Millers at the ranch and put up Christmas lights. Jim and Christi Miller traveled to Rapid City Sunday. They had dinner with Dave, Nancy and J Lynn Miller. Patsy Miller traveled to Rapid City Sunday evening and returned home Monday. Tiss Treib and Pastor Margie Hershey had lunch together Monday. Al Treib made a trip to Faith Monday. Al Treib made a trip to Dickinson Monday afternoon. Al Treib made a trip to Hettinger. Al and Tiss made a trip to Lemmon in the afternoon and back to Hettinger. Al and Tiss Treib were among those who attended the funeral of Del Borchert Wednesday afternoon in Lemmon. Al Treib met Lucas Allen at the Tepee in ND Thursday evening and Stanford Allen came home with Al to spend the weekend. Al and Tiss Treib and Stanford Allen attended the Turkey Jamboree in Lemmon Saturday evening. Al Treib met Donna Allen at the Tepee in ND Sunday evening and Stanford returned home with his mother.

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Walker, Minnesota. Helen attended Lincoln Elementary in Aberdeen, South Dakota; Riverside Country School and Central High School in Aberdeen, SD. Upon graduation she was employed at the YMCA in Aberdeen as an Office Secretary. On June 12, 1950, Helen married Edward Owen Priest at Sacred Heart Church in Aberdeen, SD. To this union 9 children were born, Pamela Priest Bauer; Mahtomedi, MN; Patrick Priest, Lemmon, SD; Michael Priest, North Sioux City, SD; Edward Priest and his wife, Norie , Princeton, NJ; Elizabeth Priest Coughlan and her husband, Pat, Denver, CO; Colleen Priest Oliver and her husband, Monte, Lemmon, SD. Twin boys died during mid pregnancy and a daughter, Mary Kay Priest died in infancy. Helen was employed at Eds Toggery; Gregorian, Inc.; Northwest Area Schools; Live Center Inc.; and Lynns Inc. Helen was an active member of St. Marys Church, holding many positions in the St. Gabriels Circle, the Altar Society, assisted with many TEC and Koinonia Retreats. She organized the Comfort of the Cloth ministry in 2003. Her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life: Emily Bauer; Regan Priest and her husband, Levi Kling with great grandchildren, Keegan and Coy Kling, Danielle Priest; Whitney, Cameron and Maria Priest; Laurie Yera and her husband, Matt Parker with great grandchildren, Eviana and Dean; John Paul Year; Ciara Coughlan; Jesse, Shay, Bailey and Britt Oliver. Helens Greatest Treasures were her Faith and ability to pray, her family, visiting with friends and taking care of her yard and flowers. She passed from this life on December 2, 2012 at her home in Lemmon following a two year courageous battle with cancer with her husband Ed, daughter, Colleen Oliver and granddaughter, Danielle Priest at her side. Preceding her in death were her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Larson, one sister, Bert Skibsrud, and one brother, John Larson. Helen is also survived by a sister-in-law, Jean Larson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the EvansonJensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and on Friday one hour prior to services at St. Marys Catholic Church in Lemmon. Togetherness Death is nothing at all I have only slipped into the next room. Whatever we were to each, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me. Let my name be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past, nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was beforeonly better, infinitely happier foreverwe will all be one together with Christ. Energy drinks are reaching their peak in popularity and continue to sell mass quantities to their youthful target audience. These drinks claim to stimulate the mind and body plus provide a boost of energy but can have adverse effects when mixed with alcohol. Lately teens have been mixing these energy drinks with alcohol as a means of getting a high without getting sleepy. Parents need to be aware of teens who may be mixing these energy drinks with alcohol. Fatigue is the body's way of saying it's had enough to drink. By using energy drinks the body is fooled into thinking youre not as tired or drunk as you really are. "Even though (the energy drink) has stimulants in it, the alcohol is still going to have similar effects on you," Steve Clarke, Director of Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center said. "Youth may feel more alert but actually the alcohol is having the same effect on you. So you might perceive that you are less impaired when in actuality you are not less impaired." High levels of caffeine can boost heart rate and blood pressure, causing palpitations, according to National Institute of Health. Mixing these drinks with alcohol further increases the risk of heart rhythm problems.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Helen M. Priest, age 83 of Lemmon will be held at 11:00 a.m. MT Friday, December 7, 2012 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Lemmon. Fr. Tony Grossenburg and Deacon Bill Dustman will officiate with burial in Greenhill Cemetery at Lemmon. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at St. Marys Catholic Church. A memorial has been established to The Koinonia, Tec Family, and the Prayer Blanket Ministry. Serving as Casketbearers are her grand grandchildren, Emily Bauer, Regan Kling, Danielle Priest, Whitney Priest, Cameron Priest, Maria Priest, Laurie Parker, John Paul Yera, Ciara Coughlan, Jesse Oliver, Shay Oliver, Bailey Oliver, and Britt Oliver. Serving as Honorary Bearers are The Koinonia and TEC Family. Helen Marie Larson was born on August 11, 1929 to John and Lena (Andersen) Larson in

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This nose knows coffee......................

blends and roasts taste the same nationwide. That means he typically does 10 to 20 tastings a day. Just how much coffee does that add up to? "A lot," Dinkins said with a smile. He brushes away questions about coffee jitters, but admits that he drinks coffee every day, even outside of work. "If I don't have it in the morning, it definitely affects me," he Patrick Dinkins, the roast said. master for Camerons Coffee Cupping a cuppa Dinkins spends his days not While anyone can enroll in the tasting, but "cupping," that's how five-day course through the Calia grader evaluates the quality of fornia-based Coffee Quality Instibrewed coffee. For the 46-year-old tute, those who pass the rigorous Winstead man, it involves the col- final test to become a Q Grader laborative effect of smell and taste. have years of experience in the "When I grind the coffee [beans], business and an expertise in cupor when I smell them, I can defi- ping. Even then, a majority of stunitely pick it up if there's some- dents don't pass on the first try, thing wrong," he said. "Then when according to Alexandra KatonaI get to the taste, it's amplified." Carroll, program manager. In one And he's meticulous in his process. of the most difficult portions of He weighs out 9 grams of consis- the test, three samples of tently ground coffee beans, heats brewed coffee were set out to cup, the water to 200 degrees, pours two of which were the same. the water over the coffee, and lets Dinkins had to select the sample it steep for four that was difminutes. He ferent. To then continumake it ously tastes even more the product as challenging, it goes from the lab was hot to cold, illu minated because the with red flavor can lights, so change as the students coffee cools. couldn't let "There's a the coffee's certain color amount of inform Patrick Dinkins carefully prepares cofscience to it, fee samples for tasting. their deciand there is a sion. It takes, certain amount of art to it," Dink- said Katona-Carroll, "a lot of pracins said. It is pretty easy for Dink- tice within the industry and a lot ins to tell if something is off. of practice with your senses, un"Each roast level tastes a little derstanding taste and perception bit different. Each blend tastes a of taste." Dinkins brings not only little bit different, so I know in my perception, but also passion. "If head what they should taste like," you were to meet 100 people who he said. "If there is something are passionate about coffee, wrong, it shows up." Patrick would be the top of the Just one bad bean can send an list," Bill Kirkpatrick, owner of alarm to his taste buds. In a recent Cameron's Coffee, said via e-mail. comparison of Brazilian light roast "Patrick has the training and natsamples, he detected a "grassy," al- ural abilities to break apart coffee most fermented note in one batch. aroma and tastes. You may taste He attributed the off taste to a sin- coffee and think 'This is very good.' gle bean. Patrick can tell why." Training and passion That's why Cameron's takes Dinkins' certification put him on care to protect one of its most valuthe same page with some of the able assets: Dinkins' nose. world's best coffee graders. Get"We never send him into our flating there wasn't easy. voring room. ... We don't have him cup flavored coffee, because it would mess up his senses," said Chris Castillon, vice president of river rock, scoria operations. "We have to be careful about that. If he has a cold, we & landscaping have to account for that." For his part, Dinkins is more rock needs! than happy to drink coffee all day. He has only one requirement: It has to be good. Besler Gravel "Life's too short to drink bad coffee," he said. & Trucking, LLC Patrick Dinkins is the son of Pat and Gerri Dinkins of Bison,South 244-5600 Dakota.

Patrick Dinkins, the roast master at Camerons Coffee in Shakopee, Minnesota, has such a sensitive palate that he can identify where a coffee comes from ---down to the bean. Reprinted with permission from the Star Tribune, original date of publication November 30, 2012 Article by: Peter Funk, Patrick Dinkins daily grind is anything but. The expert taster spends his days immersed in his passion: coffee. Patrick Dinkins sips a spoonful of coffee with a loud slurp, then pauses. As he rinses his tasting spoon, he launches into an analysis. "It's still kind of sweet. There are still some of those caramelly, chocolaty notes in there," he said. "It's got fairly nice body to it. The acidity is really muted." Most coffee drinkers don't put this much thought into their morning brew. As long as it's hot and plentiful, they're happy. Not Dinkins. As a licensed Q Grader, one of

only about 240 in the country, he's been trained to evaluate and score the quality of coffee from raw bean to finished product. His palate is sensitive enough to determine where a coffee was grown and how it was roasted, as well as the individual flavor components in each coffee. "I can tell if there's Centrals in there," Dinkins said about his ability to pinpoint the origin of a bean to Central America. "I can tell if there are Brazils in there. Brazils are very distinct." Now one of the kings of coffee tasting, Dinkins started out working in the warehouse and making deliveries for a local coffee company. "I found that working with coffee can be a real challenge -whether it's sourcing the best green [coffee beans] or figuring out how to roast a particular coffee to get the most of out it -- and I do like a challenge," he said. In 10 years' time, Dinkins worked his way up, eventually arriving at his current role as roast master and quality lead for Cameron's Coffee in Shakopee. Dinkins tests every batch to ensure that Cameron's various

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Guest Columnist
Include Christmas Colors on Black Friday Every year theres something missing on Black Fridayred and green shopping deals. There needs to be more Christmassy colored specials on Black Friday. I know just where some red, green, or even blue post-Thanksgiving specials could be found: implement dealerships that sell John Deere, Case IH, and Ford-New Holland equipment. Seeing signature red, green or blue companies partaking in drastically reduced offers could really brighten up the gloomy-sounding day my husband calls Black Eye Friday: a day when people-punching shoppers get aggressive over line-cutting the day after Thanksgiving. Crazy people shouldnt get all the glory on the day-afterThanksgiving shopping frenzy. There definitely needs to be some incentives for farmers and ranchers to do their shopping as well. Ag people are big spendersthey get loans for their purchases. Implement dealerships could drum up more business during their slow season. It would be the perfect way for people in agriculture to make a substantial purchase because they have time to do some equipment shopping. Harvest and haying season is over and calving season is a few months away. Now is the time of year they still have the money to buy equipment because the calf and crop checks are in the bank and farmers and ranchers are always anxious to buy something they can write off before the new tax year begins. It is high-time agriculture equipment companies participate in the big annual shopping day. They need to capitalize on this Black Friday mayhem thing and make it more ag-friendly because somebody needs to offer extreme money saving opportunities that farmers and ranchers can relate to. Bargain deals on haying equipment, tractors and expensive harvesting machinery the day after Thanksgiving could easily be called Green Friday Red Friday or Blue Friday, according to the equipment brand the dealerships carry. Inventory of last years models and used equipment could get cleared out while simultaneously making a lot of farm and ranch outfits happy. Implement companies and their dealers should get into spreading some of the money-saving cheer because farmers and ranchers are shoppers who could really use a good deal on their business equip-

Stockgrowers joins Lawsuit to Defend COOL

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, on Tuesday, joined with R-CALF USA and the Made in the USA Foundation to become co-plaintiffs in the lawsuit to challenge the World Trade Organization's (WTO's) ruling that found the United States' Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law to be in violation of international trade rules. Shane Kolb, President of the South Dakota Stockgrowers said, "Stockgrowers does not accept that a world court can dictate what laws we pass in our own country and we feel that this lawsuit is the way for us to force USDA and our lawmakers to stand up to the WTO and defend our producers by defending COOL." "Stockgrowers have been involved with COOL since before it was included in the 2000 Farm Bill because we believe that given the choice, customers will buy USA raised products," said Stockgrowers President Shane Kolb, Meadow, SD. "COOL has given us the ability to differentiate our product from that of another country and our customers look for that 'USA' label when they go to the grocery store." The original complaint filed Sept. 1, 2012 in the federal district court in Denver, Colorado, alleged the WTO ruling against COOL is null and void because Congress entered the WTO under the proviso that WTO rulings inconsistent with U.S. law shall have no effect. In addition, the suit alleged that the U.S. Agriculture Secretary and U.S. Trade Ambassador failed their respective responsibilities to uphold U.S. sovereignty by their failure to invoke Congress' proviso. The original complaint also pointed out that it was a clear conflict of interest for the WTO to have appointed a Mexican national, who has represented Mexico in trade matters, to serve as a "judge" in the complaint that Mexico filed against the United States. Along with the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, the Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming, Cattle Producers of Washington, indepzendent Mississippi cattle ranchers and R-CALF USA members Stanley, Chad and Tyler Scott, and the Organization for Competitive Markets also joined the suit. The amended complaint adds a new cause of action: the failure of the U.S. Agriculture Secretary to properly follow his agency's rulemaking procedures. The suit alleges the U.S. Agriculture Secretary improperly included a loophole in the final COOL rule that allows meat exclusively produced from animals exclusively born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States to nevertheless be labeled as if it were a product of mixed origin, such as a product of the United States, Canada and/or Mexico. "COOL is the law of our land and was passed into law by the Congress of the United States of America," said Kolb. "If other countries want to market their product here then they need to comply with our laws and label their products accordingly. Stockgrowers will continue to fight for the right to label our products." The U.S. government and other defendants in the suit now have 60-days within which to formally respond to the complaint.

Amy Kirk is a ranch wife from Custer, South Dakota.

ment. It would be a win-win for everyone involved: the equipment manufacturers, the dealerships, the banks giving the loans, the farmers and ranchers who need equipment upgrades (or are just convinced they need it) and a tax relief. The rest of the nation would benefit from Red or Green Friday because offering specials on these kinds of purchases would allow the production of food to continue for the worldsomething people really need versus another big screen TV. Red, Green, and Blue Friday deals would also ease the agony for some guys trying to decide whether or not to break down and get a different baler, upgrade a tractor, or other equipment. Depending on the brand of equipment dealerships service, they could also offer good deals on all those spendy parts and mechanical work on equipment during the off season and keep business thriving all winter long. No need to lay off mechanics during the slow season; just offer Red, Green or Blue Friday specials redeemable all winter since its not haying or harvest time. The best part about farm and ranch shoppers is that once the doors open the day after Thanksgiving they arent pushy about getting into a store. Theyd rather be outside looking at tractors and equipment.

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SDSU Extension hires three field specialists to serve state's livestock producers
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To better serve South Dakota's livestock producers, SDSU Extension recently hired three field specialists to join the team of SDSU Extension Field Specialists working in the capstone area of Competitive Livestock Systems. "These individuals help us round out the team," said Rosie Nold, SDSU Extension Program Director for Agriculture and Natural Resources. "The team of Field Specialists working within the capstone of Competitive Livestock Systems has the experience and knowledge-base necessary to provide top notch, research-based education and services to all South Dakota livestock producers." The new Field Specialists include: Pete Bauman, SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist; Ashley Gelderman, SDSU Extension Swine Field Specialist and Kalyn M. Waters, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Pete Bauman, SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist, Pete Bauman will be located at the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Watertown and will assist South Dakota livestock producers with management of their pastures, grasslands, wetlands, wildlife habitat development and CRP. Bauman grew up on a small beef farm near Delano, Minn. He attended South Dakota State University where he received his bachelor's of science in 1996 and a master's in Wildlife and Fisheries in 1998. Bauman has spent the last 14 years working as a grassland manager for The Nature Conservancy out of Clear Lake. He is eager to begin working with landowners on everything from pasture vegetation, stocking rates and herd management, grazing timing and duration; to calving pasture strategies, alternative forages, grassland restoration, managing CRP, wildlife habitat, conservation programs, pasture water management, weeds and control methods, prescribed fire, tree encroachment and wetlands. To contact Bauman e-mail him at Peter.Bauman@sdstate.edu or call the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Watertown at 605-8825140. Ashley Gelderman, SDSU Extension Swine Field Specialist, Ashley Gelderman will be located at the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Sioux Falls and will assist South Dakota swine producers with disease management, production management, dietary nutritional requirements and Pork Quality Assurance and Transport Quality Assurance certification. Gelderman grew up on her family's 4,000-sow farrow-to-wean swine operation in Salem, S.D. She developed a passion for working with pigs at an early age, and as a youth, was actively involved in the family operation. Gelderman attended SDSU and received her bachelor's of science in Animal Science and master's in Swine Nutrition. Her master's research looked at the effects of selenium source on the immunoglobulin transfer in swine. Prior to joining SDSU Extension, Gelderman worked for Pipestone Systems. This provided her with an excellent opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at several hog operations and learn best practices for gestation and farrowing from some of the best managers and experts in the swine industry. To contact Gelderman e-mail her at Ashley.Gelderman@sdstate.edu or call SDSU Extension Regional Center in Sioux Falls at 605.782.3290. Kalyn M. Waters, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, Kalyn Waters will be located in the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Winner and will assist South Dakota livestock producers with all accepts of cow/calf management with a focus on applied reproductive and nutritional management. Waters is a fifth generation cattle rancher. She grew up on her family's cow-calf operation in southeastern Montana. Actively involved in 4-H and FFA, Waters purchased her first herd of commercial cows in 1997. Waters received her associate's degree in agricultural communications from Northwest Junior College and her bachelor's of science degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University. She received her master's from the University of Florida. Her master's work was focused on heifer development and applied reproductive strategies, as well as, reproductive physiology and ruminant nutrition. Her research in evaluating nutrition's impact on puberty, estrous, the postpartum interval and overall fertility allows her to assist producers with both nutritional and reproductive issues within their herd. To contact Waters e-mail her at Kalyn.Waters@sdstate.edu or call the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Winner at 605.842.1267.

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South Dakotans appointed to Cattlemens Beef Board

A pair of South Dakotans have been re-appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to seats on the Cattlemens Beef Promotion and Research Board. Vilsack announced today the re-appointments of Danni Beer, of Keldron, and Linda Gilbert, of Buffalo, who will both serve threeyear terms on the board. I applaud Secretary Vilsack for re-appointing these two women who, for many years, have been great advocates for South Dakota beef producers, said Farmers Union President Doug Sombke. Its a great honor for both Danni and Linda and their families, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and the Cattlemens Beef Board to promote the best beef in the world.

The 106-member Cattlemens Beef Promotion and Research Board oversees the $1-per-head beef checkoff which was established as part of the 1985 farm bill. It assesses a $1-per-head fee on the sale of cattle. The checkoff dollars are used for beef promotion and research. Beer operates a grain and cattle operation with her husband, Mike, and their four children. Gilbert operates a cattle ranch with her husband Ray and other family members near Buffalo. The two were nominated for seats on the Cattlemens Beef Promotion and Research Board by South Dakota Farmers Union. They were first appointed in 2010.

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BHS Oral Interp brings home the Gold

Shaley Lensegrav, Joseph Kvale, Tessa Kopren, Kiana Brockel, Dodge Weishaar and Anna Hatle. Six Bison students stepped out onto the stage, of the 500 seat auditorium of Yankton High School, as the fourth contestants of the Readers Theater category of the SDSAA State Oral Interp Festival. The competition was fierce, as the group vied for the coveted 8 Superior Ratings, out of 15 worthy opponents. The group performed their piece titled Were All Ears, which was written by their former English teacher Marjean Huber and adapted to fit their style. In this piece, the kids gave some informative data on the uses, dangers and conveniences of ears that had the audience laughing out loud! Kiana Brockel describes an ear piercing tragedy as Tessa Kopren and Shaley Lensegrav act it out. Anna Hatle describes the barber scene as her grandpa (Joseph Kvale) gets his ear hair trimmed by Dodge Weishaar. Other themes in the competition were dating, high school shootings, fairy tales, high school life and television news casts. Each piece was allotted 10 minutes, so it made for a long morning starting at ten and ending around 12:30. The students and parents who made the long trek east, sat hands clasped while awaiting the scoring of the judges. Halfway into the results Bison High School was named with a Superior standing and the cries of excitement rang out through the auditorium as Shaley Lensegrav, Joseph Kvale, Tessa Kopren, Kiana Brockel, Dodge Weishaar and Anna Hatle took the stage to receive their medals. After a short lunch break, the gang gathered in a more intimate setting of the high school band room, to listen to Humorous selections. Our own Shaley Lensegrav was last on the list of 15 competitors. But the wait did not deter her spirits. She performed a hilarious piece on a highway diner that serves fresh road kill as the main ingredient to their cuisine, titled Flattened Fauna...Stop and Eat." The talent represented throughout the state of South Dakota was amazing and it could have been anyones day. Back in the auditorium after 5, many were questioning if Bison could pull another Superior. After her third year performing at the state level in a Humorous selection, senior Shaley was redeemed with her first medal in this category. With two Superiors, Bison now qualified for the team plaque.

Saturday at the home of Kay and Allen McIntyre, they hosted a birthday party for their great granddaughters 1st birthday. Emmersyn Dworsak, who is the daughter of Katie and Ray Dworsak. She is also the great granddaughter of Mary Ellen Fried who was also among the many who helped her celebrate. Greg and Mary Ellen Fried visited with Duane and Dawn Fried Saturday afternoon. They attended a get acquainted baby shower for Camdyn Fried, infant son of Mike and Tara Fried and Bella Anderson, daughter of Leif and Larissa Anderson. Tim and Kendra McIntyre; Ray and Katie Dworsak and Emmersyn were weekend guests of Mary Ellen Fried. Ray and Katie Dworsak and Emmersyn and Mary Ellen Fried were Sunday dinner guests of Gary and Lori Wilken. Jerry and Carolyn Petik returned last Monday after spending the Thanksgiving weekend in Fond du Lac, WI with Kurt and Leah Petik and family. On Friday, they were

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among "late" Thanksgiving guests of George and Shirley (Petik) Alexander in Sun Prairie WI. On Saturday, Jerry and his brother Bud Petik drove to Edgerton, WI to visit with their Aunt Helen (Oliver) Everson, and cousins, Diane and Carol. Saturday Evening Jerry and Carolyn attended a holiday ice skating exhibition that Irelyn Petik participated in. Jerry and Carolyn attended the funeral of Del Borchert on Wednesday and were brief callers at Irene Youngs in the evening. Marlin Main was a Thursday afternoon visitor at the home of Jerry and Carolyn Petik. Friday, Jerry and Carolyn Petik were among supper guests at Mike and Dottie Barnes' to help Reva celebrate her second birthday. Jerry and Carolyn called on Ernestine Miller this week. Fred and Bev Schopp were Sunday evening visitors at the home of Jerry and Carolyn Petik. Fred and Bev Schopp attended a Jr. High Girls Basketball game in Reeder Friday night.

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Public Notice
Be it ordained by the Town of Bison in and for the Town of Bison, South Dakota that the following sum is supplementally appropriated to meet the obligations of the municipality. 101-431 (Streets) Source of Funding Undesignated General Fund Surplus $20,000.00 ATTEST: TOWN BOARD OF BISON BY: $20,000.00 2012 sewer would be. The project would begin at 2nd St. East and run west, down Main Street to the west end of town. He also discussed the retention area on East Main Street, which would be used to control the outflow of heavy waters. The system includes inlets on both the north and south sides of Main Street to direct water from those areas. The engineers estimate for construction of the project is approximately $600,000, not including engineering fees of approximately $121,000. The plans and specs have been approved by DENR, Pierre. There is an approximate $132,000 shortfall in the loan and grant package that was previously approved. Additional grant money of approximately $20,000 may be available and a letter will be sent from the Town of Bison to Pierre before Dec. 12 with that request. A decision will be made at the Dec. 10 meeting of the Town Board on whether or not to proceed with the project. Next Meeting: The next regular meeting is on Dec. 10 at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chapman adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Elizabeth Hulm, Finance Officer Juell Chapman, Chairman Town of Bison

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 6:30 p.m. Grand Electric Social Room

TOWN OF BISON SPECIAL MEETING

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chairman Juell Chapman called a special meeting of the Bison Town Board to order on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Electric Social Room. Trustees David Kopren, Luke Clements and Mike Lockert were present; Matt Butsavage was absent. Guests included KBM Engineer Allan Page, Attorney Eric Bogue, fifteen local citizens, Finance Officer Beth Hulm and Gladys Jackson, press. Mike Perkovich and Andy Bruels, DENR, joined by speakerphone during the public hearing. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED BY ALL.

Elizabeth Hulm, Finance Officer Juell Chapman, Chairman

New employee salary: 102-2012 Lockert moved, seconded by Chapman to set a salary of $9.31/hr. for new bartender Kathy Hafner. Carried.

Seasons Greetings We at the West River Family of Health Services treasure the gift of your friendship and look forward to serving you in the years ahead. Happy Holidays from us all! WRHS Christmas Tea Please join us for WRHS Christmas Tea on Wed., Dec. 19 from 2:30 4:00 pm at the medical centers classroom.

HEALTHY HAPPENINGS

Ordinance 2012 - 3: 101-2012 - Kopren moved to accept and publish the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2012-3, a $20,000 supplemental budget to offset shortfalls in the existing street budget. Carried. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE TOWN OF BISON, SOUTH DAKOTA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ORDINANCE 2012-3

RADA Products for Christmas Order all RADA products online at www.wrhs.com, click Auxiliary or call Cindy at 567-6190. Gifts That Keep on Giving Stop by West River Home Medical Services and check out gift ideas for that special someone.

Holiday Keepsake WRHS Cookbooks are available for holiday giving. Contact any WRHS Clinic to purchase a cookbook or email cindyh@wrhs.com.

7:00 p.m. Public Hearing re Storm Sewer project: Chairman Chapman welcomed citizens to a public discussion regarding the proposed storm sewer project and introduced Engineer Page. Page gave a short history of the project-to-date and showed a map with highlighted lines of where the storm

PCRWS invoice: 103-2012 Clements moved, seconded by Kopren to bill Perkins County Rural Water for the actual costs of $756.95 for goods sold to them during their water break in August. Carried. Town Board members would like to be on the agenda at the PCRWS board meeting on Dec. 13.

[Published December 6, 2012at a total approximate cost of $43.22.]

Photofacial Gift Certificates Photofacial gift certificates make a great gift for Christmas. Call 567-6190 or email cindyh@wrhs.com to purchase a gift certificate. WRHS e-Newsletter Go to www.wrhs.com and sign up for WRHS e-Newsletter.

Dr. Carrie Ann Ranum, Pediatric Medicine Dr. Carrie Ann Ranum is a pediatrician at West River Health Services. She is specially trained in the medical care of infants, children and adolescents; and will be seeing patients in the Hettinger Clinic on Tues., & Thurs.; traveling to the Lemmon Clinic on Mon. afternoon; Bowman Clinic on Wed.; and the New England Clinic on Friday morning. Dr. Jennifer Sheffield, Family Medicine Dr. Sheffield is a family medicine physician. Family Medicine is total health care of patients and their families, regardless of age. She will be seeing patients in the Hettinger Clinic on Mon., Thurs., & Fri.; traveling to the Mott Clinic on Tues.; and the New England Clinic on Thurs. In the near future shell travel to the Lemmon Clinic. Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D Plans can change from year to year; everyone should complete a plan comparison during open enrollment since it is the only annual opportunity to switch plans. You can do a comparison by going onto the medicare.gov website or contacting Kim at 567-6014 to set up a time.

Notice is hereby given that the Bison School District No. 52-1, Bison, South Dakota, has been audited by Cahill Bauer & Associates, LLC for the year ended June 30, 2012. A detailed report thereon is available for public inspection, during normal business hours, at the business office of the School District, and also available at the Department of Legislative Audit in Pierre, South Dakota or on the Department of Legislative Audit website at HYPERLINK "http://www.state.sd.us/legislativeaudit/Reports/reports_all.htm" http://www.state.sd.us/legislativeaudit/Reports/reports_all.htm. The following findings and recommendations provide a brief description of material weaknesses in internal control that are described in more detail in the audit report.

NOTICE OF AUDIT OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF THE BISON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 52-1

Finding: Internal control over financial reporting and compliance is not adequate.

Recommendation: We recommend a high level of awareness be maintained by management to assist in preventing, detecting, or correcting matters that may arise due to this internal control weakness.

Finding: The Schools internal control structure should provide for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Recommendation: It is the responsibility of management and those charged with governance to make the decision whether to accept the degree of risk associated with this condition because of cost or other considerations. CAHILL BAUER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Regular Meeting December 10, 2012 7:00 pm

BISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 52-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION

[Published December 6, 2012 and December 13, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $40.31.]

PROPOSED AGENDA: 1.Pledge of Allegiance 2. Call to Order 3. Consent Agenda a. Approve Agenda b. Minutes c. Financial Reports 4. Approval of claims 5. Delegations 6. Report from Building Committee further discussion of shop building7. Discussion of Wrestling Co-op TW Schalesky 8. Approve Contract High School Basketball coach 9. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with State Department of Education 10. Audit approval 11. Evaluation of Superintendent 12. Executive session (Personnel Issue SDCL 1-25-2 (1)) 13. Northwest Area Schools Education Cooperative Report 14. Superintendent Report 15. Adjournment -[Published December 6, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $13.72.]

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Soil sampling after the drought .........

Because of the drought this growing season, soil sampling after harvest becomes very important this year says Ron Gelderman, SDSU Soils Extension Specialist. "Soil sampling should be part of any nutrient management program but is even more important after a dry year with limited yields," Gelderman said. "For those fields that were severely moisture stressed, available nitrogen (N) carryover may be higher than normal." Gelderman says all growers should take 2-foot soil samples throughout their fields and have them analyzed for nitrate-N; especially for those fields going into a non-legume crop. "If the rotation hasn't yet been set, sample and analyze as if it will be a non-legume crop. As the old adage goes 'It is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.' The additional sampling cost is inconsequential compared to potential fertilizer savings or yield gain," he said. Gelderman says that past drought years have shown higher than average carryover levels. For example, the average carryover nitrate-N level following corn, is about 70 pounds per acre. In a dry year, he says it would not be unusual to measure 100 to 120 pounds per acre of carryover N after poor yields on some of these moisture stressed fields. "That is a difference of 30 to 50 pounds or about $18 to $30 an acre in savings with today's N prices. Some laboratories have been reporting average carryover nitrateN values of 20 pounds an acre higher than average for this fall," he said. However, Gelderman says this is not always the case. Which is why testing is a must this fall. "One of our moisture-stressed nitrogen rate trials on corn near Beresford had near average carryover levels. In that case, if the grower 'guessed' at carryover levels of 30 pounds an acre more than average, yield might very well be 5 to 10 bushel an acre lower than would be with the proper test and recommendation. The point is we cannot predict what the carryover levels will be. Therefore, every field should be tested." Because of the fact that within many fields there could be high carryover N variability that may reflect the high yield variability due to differential soil moisture within that field, Gelderman recommends zone sampling. "A zone sampling program based on yield zones may show some large nitrogen fertilizer savings for next year and will put the nitrogen where it is needed and not oversupply other areas of the field where it is not," he said. Given the poor yields in some fields, there would be less phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) removed with the grain as well. However, Gelderman says measuring the availability of carryover P and K is more difficult than for nitrogen. "The soil P and K test may have increased slightly (due to less removed with the lower yields) but yield, tillage, residue removed, soils, precipitation and temperatures all can influence how much of these nutrients become available for next year's crop. It is best to follow soil test guidelines for those nutrients and not give a "credit" for any unused nutrients." In a dry fall, he says it is not unusual to find K tests even lower than in a "normal" year. The reason is that the lower rainfall after harvest has not moved the K from the plant residue into the soil. Potassium will move quite readily with water while plant N and P are tied

up with organic compounds and will depend on microbial decomposition become they become available. To learn more contact a SDSU Extension agronomy field specialist by calling your SDSU Extension Regional Center. Contact information can be found at iGrow.org.

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to consider, many contingencies accessibility, p cluding handica ity and much By Beth Hulm nights school Following Monday plumbing, electric charge as board members An engineer could board meeting, a final de- more. of the project total are no closer to making of a new much as 10% ction run, it would be cision on the constru house a shop but, in the long worth it, he said. building that would Jacksons ms. Local conKari had heededhed an engiand other classroo , invited by s and approac tractor Bob Jackson Brown- warning offered a ballpark figure Marcie neer who Committeewoman 0. The board her presentation approaching $500,00$300,000 for lee Kari, sat in on nights school has budgeted only during Monday for engi. ction and $25,000 board meeting comments to constru Kari prefaced her given her a neering. renovating had Jackson said that say that Jackson information, in- the existing building would probalot of really good way to bid out the bly be possible within those budget cluding the best ints. constra project. r Angie hoped to have New board membe The board had drawn up for them Thompson volunteered to research plans and specs with the bidmoney for school and then to proceed ves. Jackson available grant be Until finances can ding process themsel do construction. project will stay on be a mistake to arranged, the thinks it would to hire an engithe backburner. that; much better g staff for all of let them handle Finding coachin neering firm and has he said. basketball teams all of the details, its the schools Kraewrong, for Supt. If something goes said, not been a challenge Senn has conmore Vethe t in K-12. See mer this fall. Steve 7th and 8th their problem, ng every studen the wide project includi sented to coach yours. that was a school be from local two high school A huge paper flagge on pages 8 and 9. If bids could all grade girls and said it wouldChapman and erans Day covera contractors, Jackson leave the de- seniors, Daniel team-coach the nt to Buer, will nt be so importa but he feels Yancy 6th grade boys. to a professional 5th and tails e session wont all be from Following an executiv sure that the bids e . In fact, he pre- (that went one hour and forty-fiv familiar sources project that the minutes) action was taken to offer dicts that the could girls basketball g which school is proposin to a half mil- varsity boys and Alley and contracts to Corbin ively. If he end up costing close have bids comSarah Holzer, respect coach the lion dollars will would also woodwork. agrees, Alley ing out of the Dan Kvale reHigh team. Board chairman any objections. would boys Jr. s, board memBuer didnt voice that the project In other busines sense to drive ally wishes es. Hes now 4-5 have a set January 7 at be 9 to 10 employe up for winter It doesnt make down, he said. go to a local contractor. I bers tentatively it By Beth Hulm a half million of their annual strateshort as he gears workers can over it and pack actually be- hard time sending out of town, 6:00 p.m. for in a row, All were Coleman Avenue projects. Until more told to place tax dollars For the second month received gic planning retreat. County and there our local was sioners focusing on (long longs to Perkins be hired, Buer County Commis doing there is cally throughout has existed a long-standing argu- he said. advised that from county employg, Kvale said. Trapatrols strategi resignations Jackson further is responin- term) plannin board would bring local operators , Tracy Buer lost over which entity the be written down, the county where ees. In October e to assist ment for ditionally, and upkeep. A everything board highway crew much it will cost sible for its care could be hired part-tim two men from his ideas back to a regularpage 5 removal. Gerbracht n exists in Lem- cluding how ts are im- their continued on with necessary snow Foster had similar situatio old change orders. Contrac and Assessor Rownea Last week, once the will be r. mon. Railway Avenue, Commissioner Rusty to portant, he said, and there lost a staff membe resignations d a couple of men Highway 12, has belonged more already contacte there were two would assist. since the 1940s. es one more in the county who there, he told Perkins County n maintains it. from county employe out y crew and an ofThe City of Lemmo chairman of There are guys from the highwa split her time ppenings Mike Schweitzer, Buer. Highlights & Ha fice secretary who Attorneys ofsion, the Commis chairman of Juell Chapman, the Perkins Countythose roads to between the States chickstopped by to deed extension office. chickens, smoked Bison Town Board, a check for would like to fice and the 4-H is holding Colony smoked turkeys, call Conbe done with the want to know the cities and personally present Commissioners ens and Bison Public Library employees. work that the HD raffle. Tickets 8 conversations. $67,264.31 for why they are losing e session a formal re- a Kindle Fire 3 for $10. The draw- nie 244-551 recently on some Bison recently made county crew did $5 each or Following an executiv at Skjoldal, Noand to sing his quest to the county board to help are hour during last December 13th, Bison streets that used up an Benefit for Gary Smokys in He would ing will ne held acof the work crew. the fix Coleman Ave. The town Access the Christmas coffee. 17th at days meeting, official exit praises Wednes vember hes, for allowing Community to develop an . Roast beef sandwic thanked the board The guys did apply for a tion was taken again Meadow chips at 6 p.m., auction and, if awarded, for departing Scouts are once Grant next spring assistance and said, interview process salads and to help with The Girl department Thanksgiving by Badger Horse their theyd like the county g funds. In holding a superb job! employees. Countyed to come up at 7 p.m., music asked if there items can be the cost of a Chapman also the remaining matchin 8:30. Auction al- Turkey Raffle. 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DATE: December 6, 2012 REAFFIRMATION NOTICE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ADDENDUM/FONSI TO ALL INTERESTED GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND PUBLIC GROUPS

Public Notice
1.The Project will not impact climate, aesthetics, topography, geology, soils, or air quality. 2.Impacts to paleontological resources will be minimized through documentation of the existing resources, avoidance, monitoring, and recovery. 3.The Project will not impact any potential Indian Trust Assets. 4.The Project will not negatively affect any minority or low-income populations. 5.The Project will have positive social and economic impacts. 6.There will be minimal impacts to surface water resources. The planned use of directional boring or drilling as the preferred method for crossing rivers, streams, and wetlands will reduce, and in most cases eliminate, disturbance or damage to these habitats. Water pumped from the Missouri River will not lead to a significant decrease in flow rates because the expected flow rate for the Project will be only 0.0040 percent of the average flow below Lake Sakakawea at Bismarck. 7.Impacts to fish and wildlife would generally be from temporary loss of habitat and short-term disruption during construction. 8.The proposed Project will either have no effect or is not likely to adversely effect endangered or threatened species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has concurred with this determination. 9.The proposed Project will not result in a loss of viability or cause a trend to federal listing for candidate or Sensitive species on the Grand River National Grasslands (GRNG). The USFS has concurred will all determination made for candidate and Sensitive species. 10.All resource concerns related to the GRNG have been addressed, and only minimal impacts to resources on the GRNG are anticipated. 11.Any removal of vegetation, including crops, would be temporary. The only permanent loss of vegetation would be approximately 30 acres at facility sites. 12.All stipulations of the National Historic Preservation Act and other applicable Federal laws, regulation, and guidelines concerning cultural resources will be satisfied. All cultural and historic resources will be managed in accordance with 36 CFR 800 and/or the programmatic agreement for this Project. 13.All applicable Federal, State and local environmental laws, regulations, and executive orders will be adhered to.

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This public notice is being conducted to reaffirm the decision contained in the previously issued Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project discussed below. In accordance with 40 CFR 35.3580(3)(iii) a reaffirmation notice must be published if more than five years has elapsed since the issuance of the decision of a FONSI. The basis for this reaffirmation is that the proposed project remains essentially unchanged from the project described in the Final Environmental Assessment Addendum published by the Bureau of Reclamation. PROJECT: Perkins County Rural Water System; Municipal, Rural and Industrial Water System LOCATION Perkins County, SD

ways 75 and 20 is part of the original Perkins County conceptual plan which indicated that a booster station in this area would eventually be necessary. Water usage has increased in this area, and Perkins County RWS has determined that it is now necessary to construct the planned booster station. The Perkins County RWS received a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan to construct a booster station for the service area located along Highway 75 approximately 3 miles north of the junction of Highways 75 and 20. The existing main booster station currently supplying the service area has reached its full capacity to provide adequate water pressure to users. The proposed booster station will ensure that adequate pressure is available to users of service in this area. Perkins County was awarded a $131,000 Drinking Water SRF loan which was awarded at 100 percent principal forgiveness not to exceed $131,000. The current water rates for the rural water system are $84.28 per month based on 7,000 gallons water usage for domestic customers.

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The Perkins County Rural Water System (RWS) supplies water to rural and municipal customers throughout Perkins County. A booster station located along Highway 75 approximately 3 miles north of the junction of High-

An Environmental Assessment Addendum prepared by the U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation for this project was finalized in February 2003. The original environmental assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determined that the construction and operation of the water system will result in no significant impacts to the environment and constitutes compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The reasons for the FONSI are summarized as follows:

In addition the FONSI states that mitigation measures will be used to minimize any adverse impacts to the physical environment which result from the project. Impacts to fish and wildlife species and their habitats will be minimized by planning facilities to avoid sensitive areas, timing construction to avoid critical use periods, restoration of disturbed areas, and by following recommended practices for construction, operation and maintenance. Where wetlands cannot be avoided, such as at stream crossings, precautions will be taken to restore the existing basin contours and to sufficiently compact the disturbed area to prevent any drainage or seepage. James Feeney Administrator

[Published December 6, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $68.23.]

29th Annual Western Dakota Crops Day

December 13, 2012 Hettinger Armory
MST 9:00 am 10:00 10:15 Registration Coffee and doughnuts. Free time to view exhibits and visit with Ag. Industry Program Sponsors. Early-bird Drawing and Opening Announcements Crop Variety Updates and Highlights of Ongoing Crop Production Research - Dr. Pat Carr, Research Agronomist, NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center; Roger Ashley, NDSU Area Extension Specialist/Cropping Systems, Dickinson; John Rickertsen, Extension Agronomist, SDSU West River Research Center, Rapid City - Future Research Agronomist at the HREC Lunch Provided by Program Sponsors. Free time visit with sponsors. Ag Industry Update Soil Salinity in Southwest North Dakota Dr. Abbey Wick, Extension Soil Health Assistant Professor, NDSU Soils Science Department Herbicide Resistant Weeds - Greg Endres, Area Extension Specialist for Cropping Systems, NDSU Carrington REC Conclusion - Drawing for door prices, coffee, and opportunity to visit with sponsors.

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Hettinger Research Extension Center North Dakota State University The program is free and open to the public. 2012 Program Sponsors The following companies and associations have contributed their time, effort and financial assistance to this years Western Dakota Crops Day. Visit their booth at the show. Hettinger Area Chamber of Commerce, MinnDak Growers Ltd., Seeds 2000 Inc., Stone Mill Inc., Farm Credit Services of Mandan, Southwest Grain, Northern Pulse Growers Assoc., SD Wheat Growers, Alliance Ag Cooperative, United Pulse Trading, North Dakota Soybean Council, Gartner Seed Farm, Dow AgroSciences Howe Seeds Inc., Proseed, North Dakota Barley Council, Pulse USA, Inc.

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Saturday December 1 State Oral Interp in Yankton Grades 5 & 6 BB Tourney in Bison Sunday December 2 State FFA in Pierre Friday December 7 Grade 5&6 BBB @ Dupree 3 p.m. mas Party Saturday December 8 Grade 7-8 GBB @ Timber Lake Monday December 3 State FFA in Pierre Parade of Trees begins at the Courthouse Dacotah Bank Christmas Coffee 9- 4 Sunday December 9 Pre-school Christmas Program at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 5 p.m. Wednesday December 12 USDA Service Center Christmas Coffee 9 - 11:30 Public Library 10 - 1 & 4 - 6 Food Pantry 2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Catholic Church Christmas Program Monday December 17 Moms Place Christmas Coffee 10 - 2 School Christmas concert 2:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Firemens mtg School dismissed at 1:33 p.m. GBB H w/Philip 6 p.m. Friday December 21 Bison Implement Christmas Coffee 10 - 3 Saturday December 22 Sunday December 23 Thursday December 13 Public Library Christmas Coffee and Jans Retirement Coffee 1-6 Public Library 1 p.m. Sr. Cit. Pinochle 1 p.m. BBB @ Faith 6 p.m. PCRWS mtg 6:45 p.m. Friday December 14 GBB H w/Wakpala 4:30 p.m. BBB w/Wakpala after GBB Saturday December 15 Grade 5-6 BBB @ Faith Grade 7-8 GBB @ Lemmon Tuesday December 18 Farm Bureau & PCRWS Christmas Coffee 9 - 12 Public Library 1 p.m. GBB @ Hettinger/Scranton 4:30 p.m. BBB at Scranton w/Hettinger /Scranton at 6 p.m. Wednesday December 19 Hibner Insurance Christmas Coffee 9-3 Public Library 10 - 1 & 4 - 6 First Presbyterian Church Christmas program 7 p.m. Monday December 24 Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church service 6 p.m. Tuesday December 25 Christmas Day

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No moisture this week and it was warm enough that the laundry dried outside on the clothesline. Tuesday evening Western Plains Action Group hosted an informational meeting dealing with highway issues and proposed legislation from the legislative Oil and Gas Development Committee at the Reva Hall. DOT Operations Engineer Tom Horan, Sen. Ryan Maher and I were on the panel that Vaughn Meyer moderated. A good sized crowd came to ask a lot of questions, many of them about the deteriorating conditions of the highways in this area. We also discussed the proposed legislation and resolutions that came out of the summer committee. Larry Blankenbaker returned to his job in China this week. Remember when I asked if anyone could translate the Chinese characters from the Oba Mao bag Larry brought me from China when he came home for Thanksgiving? My cousin Charlie White translated it for me and the Chinese characters under Obamas picture translate to: Chairman Mao compliments me that I am handsome. That makes sense. Linda Gilbert from Buffalo and Danni Beer from Keldron have been re-appointed to seats on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board by US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. They will both serve three-year terms. The 106-member Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board oversees the $1-per-head beef checkoff. Congratulations ladies! There were lots of people in the hospital this week. Bill Vroman was taken to the Spearfish hospital late Wednesday night with an intestinal problem. Hes lots better now and was dismissed from the hospital on Friday. Sharon Kvanvig is staying with her daughter in Sioux Falls taking cancer treatments. A former Reva School teacher, Kara (Strong) Schroeders son Dane is hospitalized in serious condition in Sioux Falls. Julia Davis got some bad news. She has been having problems with her hip for years and doctors have decided that the only thing left to do for her is to amputate her leg. There will be a fundraiser for Julia in Camp Crook in late December and I believe her surgery is scheduled for January. Please put these folks on your prayer list. Eric and Amanda Schuchard made a fast trip to Arizona Thursday to be with Erics mother. Mary has been dealing with cancer for quite awhile. She was able to come to Eric and Amandas for Thanks-

Grand River Roundup ..................................................................................By Betty Olson

giving, but she wasnt doing very well. Eric called home on Sunday to let us know that Mary passed away early that morning. Keep Eric and Amanda and their kids in your prayers as they deal with the death of Grandma Mary. After a rather traumatic fall, our chickens have started to lay eggs again. This summer we had seventeen chickens. Something, a coon, fox, or skunk, got into the chicken coop one night and packed off ten chickens. I had one hen setting on a bunch of eggs in the other coop, so she was safe. She later hatched out seven baby chicks. To keep her and her chicks safe, we locked them in the barn that the men had just finished fixing up. I went to feed the chicks one morning about a month ago and found that something had dug under the barn door and eaten all seven of them. The other chickens refused to go in the coop where their companions met their demise, so we transferred all the chickens to the coop next to the barn last month. At least one of them has finally quit worrying about getting eaten by predators and has started laying again. If you dont get Range magazine, I suggest you can locate a copy of the winter issue. Carrie Stadheim has a really nice story about Spring (Turbiville) Padden in this last one. Carrie has had several stories in Range and its fun to read her well-written articles about the neighbors. If you dont already get the magazine, itd make a nice Christmas present for yourself. Daron and Amy Tenold are the parents of a new baby boy! Dace Todd Tenold was born Friday in Spearfish and weighed in at 7# 3oz. Congratulations! Scottys Guns from Timber Lake held a gun show at the Buffalo Rec Center Saturday and drew quite a crowd. Lots of locals did their Christmas shopping and some of us bought goodies for ourselves. Penny Gunderson is partial to purple - what can I say, shes from Harding County. Anyway, she not only found a nice purple .22, but she also bought the only purple handgun they had! I already have a .38 pistol, so I bought a little PT-22 semi-automatic pistol that shoots nine shells at a time and fits in my pocket. Several guys were buying handguns for their wives. I suggested they all get concealed weapons permits since we live so close to North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming where we have reciprocity to legally carry concealed weapons across the borders.

Having too many guns is a lot like having too much money - how many is too many? Several people at the gun show reminded me of this story: An elderly lady cruises through a stop sign and gets pulled over by a local policeman. She hands the cop her drivers license, insurance verification, and her concealed carry permit. Okay, the cop says. I see your concealed carry permit. Are you carrying today? Yes, I am. Well then, better tell me what youve got. She said, Well, I have a .357 revolver in my purse. Theres a 9mm semi-auto in the glove box, and Ive got a .22 magnum derringer in my coat pocket. Okay, the cop says. Anything else? Yeah, in the trunk Ive got a 30.06 and a shotgun. Thats about it, she said. The cop asked, Mam, are you on your way to or from a gun range? No, she replied. Well then, what are you afraid of? The old lady smiled sweetly at him and replied, Not a darn thing!

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