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Hayes community comedy play is “Operation Redneck”
Hayes actor Tyler Green tries to
get someone else to do his character’s laundry because he is bare except for his waders. The smell is
potent – his and the laundry. His
love for his daughter, though, is
sweet. But she believes that his
love could be deadly for her city
slicker boyfriend.
Del Bartels
When the sheriff demands you work out the brawling yourselves, and
hands you a case of beer, all gets worked out. Even a redneck and a drugstore cowboy can be friends for a few minutes. They might not feel the
pain when their girlfriends and their protector get hold of them. From
left, Hayes actors Jack Mortenson, Thomas Doolittle, Carissa Dolittle,
Levi Neuharth and Mindy Kirkpatrick.
by Del Bartels
The Hayes Drama Club will present the comedy “Operation Redneck,”
Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, starting at 7:00 p.m. CT, and Sunday, March 13, starting at 2:00 p.m. CT, in the Hayes Community Hall.
A redneck gal is worried about her city clicker boyfriend visiting her
for the first time. He may not survive meeting the community, her roommate’s boyfriend, or more especially her redneck father.
Her two best friends, both somewhat “special” in their own way,
scheme to do Operation Redneck to get the dude to fit in. First, they
warn the gent to act a whole less city-fied. Not having a clue and going
overboard, he hilariously fails. “Better change first, a little less storebought cowboy please!”
The sap gets tested, threatened, attacked, kissed, arrested, drunk,
displayed on television and almost falls off a watertower. Don’t believe
me, better tune into the local channel 10 to see the dancing chickens,
the city guy’s cooking show, the city guy’s poetry lessen and the mob rioting to kill the city guy. It’s a hoot.
Every time someone says that things can’t get any worse, well that’s
what the theatre phrase “on cue” means. Finally, the father discovers
what his daughter has been dating. “There ain’t no problem that can’t
be fixed with a gun!” Redneck justice hits the fan.
For this 63rd year of community productions, the volunteer group of
six actors is under the directorship of Judy Fosheim. All jokes and references to any individual or group mentioned during the play are in no
way to be taken seriously. And, there are plenty.
This three-act play is set in the living room of the house shared by
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neck boyfriend. All he needs are a
constant supply of cold ones, a
video game, not having a job, a
The character played by Mindy Kirkpatrick, second from left, is at the end of her rope. Her city slicker girlfriend who likes riding in broboyfriend, played by Thomas Doolittle, far left, is getting real sick pretending he is a redneck. Her jokester ken cars, and proving he’s the best.
friend, played by Levi Neuharth, third from left, is not quite right anyway but especially after keeping the cha- Best what is probably too much to
rade from Kirkpatrick’s stage father. Meanwhile, her roommate, played by Carissa Doolittle, right, is unsuc- ask. When the city guy confesses
cessfully trying to figure out almost anything.
that his girlfriend, “said I needed
to be more like you,” this redneck
Julie, Tina and Benny. The first act is during a Saturday morning, act smartly replies, “There’s irony for you.” He finally decides he will do the
two is a few hours later and act three is still later the same day. An in- ultimate for his girl by, “going to get a GED and take those college
termission separates act two and act three.
courses so I can get that job at the Come & Go convenience store.”
Mindy Kirkpatrick takes the stage in her 10th Hayes play as a counTyler Green takes the Hayes stage for the first time, playing the cantry girl with big city dreams. “The city sure can open your eyes.” Her tankerous father. His dreams for his daughter are seemingly the exact
character loves her father and her boyfriend; thus the problems start. opposite of who she is trying to hide from him. His idea of laundry day
Her friends try to save her; with friends like hers, who needs enemies?
is when all he has left are his fishing waders. He has the biggest gun
Carissa Doolittle, in her second year on the Hayes stage, portrays an collection in this county. The play revolved around that he wants only
airhead, small town girl. She is dating the epitome of a redneck. She one thing for his daughter.
has no idea what an epitome is, but she has a cold beer ready for him
The big city boyfriend is portrayed by Thomas Doolittle, in his first
every time he says so.
Hayes play. He plays a young lawyer who works for causes such as anIn his 11th Hayes play, Levi Neuharth plays the smart-mouth friend. imal rights, the wrong political party, and anything else that immensely
His favorite targets for insults are the two gals, but anyone is fair game. opposes everything his girlfriend’s family stands for. He is a man’s man
But, he will do anything – yes anything – to help them out. “Really!? I who likes to wear an apron when he cooks, give flowers and recite pogot to be nice to her, too! This isn’t fair!” He may verbally hit one aspect etry. He does like to kiss, that is when he’s trying not to puke.
of the play, “Disgusting! No, that’s entertainment!”
The play ends appropriately enough with, “Run, you good for nothing
In his first Hayes play, Jack Mortenson plays the ditsy blond’s red- redneck! Run!”
Local pharmacist speaks at AARP/RTA meeting
by Del Bartels
Courtney Kjerstad, owner of the Dakota Country
Pharmacy in Philip, was the guest speaker during the
monthly meeting of the Philip AARP/Retired Teachers Association, Monday, Feb. 29.
She is originally from Gettysburg, and her husband,
Dillon, is from Wall. They decided they would “rather
have our family grow up in a small town atmosphere,
everyone watching out for everyone else.” As a pharmacist, she feels fortunate that Philip has such a good
health care system.
Kjerstad spoke of new programs that help prevent
medicinal errors, some having doses individually
packed. She promoted some people using medicinal
planners.
Kjerstad is in favor of people continuing to use their
local pharmacy rather than mail order programs. Inperson visits can take less time than getting a prescription through the mail. Often the insurance
co-pay is the same or not that much different. She described a hot day, a hot mailbox, and gel medicines
waiting for you to retrieve them. Mail order drugs, “If
you don’t have trouble, they are good,” said Kjerstad.
Besides, home health nurses can pick up medications
for patients.
Robots can fill prescriptions, but “we like to provide
jobs for people,” said Kjerstad.
People can deal with people, can
answer phones and questions, and
can provide other services.
Everything is at the discretion
of the insurance companies. They
sometimes change things in the
middle, and not tell you. “We
spend a lot of time on the phone
with insurance companies,” said
Kjerstad.
When a brand name of medicine
first hits the market, you see a
name underneath it which will
eventually become the generic
name. It can be nine years, or
sometimes a lot longer, before
other companies can manufacture
the drug under the generic name.
Then the prices will fall with the
competition. Quality control,
though, is the same. Kjerstad said
that, even if the doctor writes the
brand name, the pharmacy will
fill the prescription with the
generic brand, unless the doctor
Ainslie goes to Washington
by Del Bartels
As the vice president of the
South Dakota Retired Teachers
Association, Kay Ainslie represented South Dakota in Washington, D.C. during the last national
RTA convention.
Making the trip by herself,
Ainslie flew in after dark, then
had to leave two days later before
dawn. She said that she was in
meetings during those days all but
three hours. During one of those
meetings, she visited with the
South Dakota political delegation – Senators John Thune and
Mike Rounds and Representative
Kristi Noem. Governor Dennis
Daugaard was also in Washington, D.C. at the meeting, but had
to leave early.
“It was kind of scary, all by myself,” said Ainslie. “It was a chance
to visit. It was unique. It was a
real learning experience to see
people on the national level.”
Inside this
week:
Courtesy Photo
Kay Ainslie poses with the South Dakota political delegation during her
Retired Teachers Association convention in Washington, D.C. From left:
Senator John Thune, Representative Kristi Noem, Ainslie, and Senator
Mike Rounds.
Rural Livin’ …
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Extension News
Little Pasture on the Prairie
Obituary … 5
Charles “Cotton” Spears
Del Bartels
Courtney Kjerstad, owner of
the Dakota Country Pharmacy
Sports … 8-9-11
Wrestling
Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball
School News
specifically indicates not to.
Kjerstad closed with complimenting her staff, including the
recent school to work student. “We
really have a good crew,” she said.
In other AARP/RTA business,
the local chapter gives $25 in annual membership dues to the
Philip Chamber of Commerce. It
annually donates $100 to the senior center. As of this year, it will
donate $100 to the state RTA to go
toward two $1,000 scholarships to
be awarded to teachers applying
from across South Dakota. Local
membership dues are only $5,
with what is collected going toward local park upkeep and other
community projects.
Robert McDaniel reported that,
so far this tax return season, he
has done 35
free tax returns. This is
about half of
last year’s total,
Hanrahans part of
leadership conference
Coincidence caught Ainslie’s attention while there. Teaching
since she was 17, she had Round’s
daughter-in-law as a kindergarten
student. Thune used to compete in
music contests in Philip. While
there, Ainslie met the son of
Philip Physician’s Assistant
Janell Gerberding.
Ainslie reported that it amazed
her that several states do not have
Social Security as South Dakotans
know it. If a covered spouse passes
away, the survivor does not receive anything.
During her three free hours, she
went with two other national RTA
members to see Arlington Cemetery and several war memorials.
She saw only the back of the
White House as they drove by.
“Oh well, that’s how life goes,”
said Ainslie.
Ainslie later reported on the
convention to the SD RTA.
School to
Work … 10
Part 1 of a 3 part series
on school internships
with a large percentage of the tax season remaining.
Clients do not have to be AARP or RTA members to
get free tax return expertise.
Winners of the fifth grade grandparents essays will
be announced after the SD RTA convention, May 3-4
in Pierre.
The annual lobby day in Pierre is receiving more
and more interest. Marcia West said, “If you didn’t get
to go this year, let us know and we will make sure you
get to go next year.” Attendees talk to legislators and
witness senate and house floor discussions. Transportation is free, as is the noon meal with legislators.
An open informational meeting by the Country
Cupboard food pantry is set for March 21 in the lobby
of the Senechal Apartments, starting at 5:30 p.m.
The next meeting for the Philip chapter of
AARP/RTA is Monday, March 28, at the Bad River
Senior Citizen’s Center, starting at 6:00 p.m. The
guest speakers are the candidates for city council
seats and for school board seats, if there are any who
do not run unopposed.
Six young agriculture producers
from South Dakota attended the
Young Farmers and Ranchers national conference, Feb. 12-15, in
Kansas City, Mo.
Chad and Kathy Hanrahan,
Milesville, Nick and Bekah Ihnen,
Tulare, and Kelsi LaMont and
Travis Grave, Willow Lake, attended from South Dakota. The
American Farm Bureau Federation event focused on leadership
and personal development opportunities for young farmers and
ranchers ages 18 to 35.
“It was great to meet some other
state YF&R chairs and lots of new
people. We got to bring home information that we can use in our
own operations, our county Farm
Bureaus and our state YF&R committee,” said C. Hanrahan. Chad
and Kathy serve as co-chairs of
the S.D. Farm Bureau YF&R committee this year.
Correction: Last week’s issue’s
larger story of this event displayed
the incorrect photo. I apologize for
Public Notices … 12 Classifieds
School & Public Lands
Page
Notice of Cancellation of Election
13
Notice of Board of Equalization
Courtesy Photo
South Dakotans attending the
Young Farmers and Ranchers national leadership conference included Chad and Kathy Hanrahan,
Milesville.
any inconvenience this may have
caused. Del Bartels
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Midwest Coop. Market Report
Philip Livestock Auction Report
Weekend Weather
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Opinion
Kristi Noem
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
CITY OF PHILIP, SD
DAY OF PRAYER FOR
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Representative from South Dakota
Women of Influence
Among South Dakota’s Great
Faces are countless women who
have had a strong influence over
the way we live and work. They
may be our mothers, sisters or
daughters. Perhaps a co-worker,
employer, or teacher. Maybe they
are one of South Dakota’s notable
female pioneers. Perhaps she is
even the pioneer woman herself,
Laura Ingalls Wilder, whose literary works brought life on the
prairie to readers (and later viewers) around the globe.
There is also Gladys Pyle from
Huron, who in 1938 became the
first female senator in United
States history to serve as a Republican. Even more recently, Rapid
City’s Becky Hammon has broken
significant barriers in sports, be-
WHEREAS, Americans have long turned to prayer both in times of
joy and times of sorrow. On their voyage to the New World, the earliest
settlers prayed that they would “rejoice together, mourn together,
labor, and suffer together, always having before our eyes our commission and community in the work.” From that day forward, Americans
have prayed as a means of uniting, guiding, and healing. In times of
hardship and tragedy, and in periods of peace and prosperity, prayer
has provided reassurance, sustenance, and affirmation of common
purpose; and,
WHEREAS, prayer brings communities together and can be a wellspring of strength and support. In the aftermath of senseless acts of
violence, the prayers of countless Americans signal to grieving families
and a suffering community that they are not alone. Their pain is a
shared pain, and their hopes a shared hope. Regardless of religion or
creed, Americans reflect on the sacredness of life and express their
sympathy for the wounded, offering comfort and holding up a light in
the an hour of darkness; and,
WHEREAS, all of us have the freedom to pray and exercise our faiths
openly. Our laws protect these God-given liberties, and rightly so.
Today and every day, prayers will be offered in houses of worship, at
community gatherings, in our homes, and in neighborhoods all across
our country. Let us give thanks for the freedom to practice our faith
as we see fit, whether individually or in fellowship; and,
John Thune
WHEREAS, on this day, let us remember in our thoughts and prayers
all those affected by recent events involving the emergency responders
throughout the United States of America. Let us pray for the law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel,
and other first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to protect their fellow Americans. Let us pray for the safety of our brave
men and women in uniform and their families who serve and sacrifice
for our country. Let us come together to pray for peace and goodwill
today and in the days ahead as we work to meet the great challenges
of our time; and,
U.S. Senator from South Dakota
New Law a Win for
Consumers, Producers
and Innovators
Honey production is an important part of South Dakota’s agriculture economy. In fact, we are
consistently one of the top honey
producing states in the country.
While that is a badge of honor
many South Dakotans wear
proudly, and rightly so, the United
States produces less than half the
honey it consumes, which means
there is a lucrative market for foreign competitors to export their
product to the United States.
Over the years, I’ve learned a lot
about the unfair practice of circumventing our trade laws, conducted primarily by Chinese
honey producers trying to cheat
the market, a process known as
“honey laundering.” In 2011,
Richard Adee, a well-known honey
producer from Bruce, testified before a congressional panel I led
about the negative economic effects honey laundering has had on
WHEREAS, during this time we also recognize the six law enforcement officers, thirty-six volunteer firefighters, and seventeen volunteer emergency medical service providers in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Vetter, Mayor of the City of Philip,
South Dakota, do hereby proclaim the fourth day of March in the year
two thousand and sixteen as,
“DAY OF PRAYER FOR
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS.”
I join the community in giving thanks, in accordance with our own
faiths and consciences, for our many freedoms and blessings, in asking
for God’s continued guidance, mercy, and protection.
Dated this 4th day of March 2016.
/s/ Michael Vetter, Mayor
ATTEST
/s/ Monna Van Lint, Finance Officer
Lookin’ Around
“Most men lead lives of quiet
desperation.” This is a quote from
Henry David Thoreau and has
some truth to it. In other words,
there are quite a few situations
where we feel fairly desperate but
keep it to ourselves and don’t shout
it out to anyone else. Say, for instance, the deadline for this article
is coming right up, and you don’t
have two original or constructive
thoughts to rub together. What to
do? What to do?
Well, you may have to look at
some pictures or take a walk and
see if anything pops up. Maybe you
spy a fire hydrant and can dredge
up enough interesting stuff connected with that to discuss it in
eight or nine-hundred words. I
mean, what do we really know
about fire hydrants? Sure, you’re
not supposed to park your car in
front of one in case there’s a law
against that which there usually is.
Some water might be needed and
would be hard to get with your silly
vehicle parked right in the way.
Other questions might involve how
you turn the things on, how much
pressure the water has down under
there, where does the water come
from and in what size of pipe, etc.
I’m sure you all want answers to
these important questions so
maybe we’ll work on that another
day when absolutely no other topic
comes to mind.
Another desperate situation is
when it is already Saturday and
you haven’t picked out a prelude or
other music yet to play for church
on Sunday. That would mean, ob-
viously, that you haven’t practiced
it either. Maybe you haven’t even
touched the piano all week and
your fingers are feeling a bit stiff
and out of shape. The choices then
come down to picking something
simple that won’t take much work
or else finding something harder
and practicing a whole lot. Just
making such choices can put your
mind in a knot.
Then we come to food. The house
may be stuffed with all kinds of it,
but you can’t decide what you’re
hungry for or how much time you
have for preparation and clean up.
You come up with all kinds of possibilities that play through your
mind and you’re still undecided.
Should you just make it easy on
yourself and grab a TV dinner out
of the freezer? Even then, would it
be better cooked in a regular oven
or quickly in the microwave? I almost always opt for the microwave
due to regular bouts of impatience
or laziness, but once in a great
while the regular oven gets pressed
into service. Breakfast is particularly tough because there are so
many great choices such as eggs,
bacon, sausage, pancakes and
whatnot. You do have to remember
that breakfast clean-up is particularly significant since eggs glue
themselves to everything, grease
gets everywhere with bacon, and
pancake syrup is so dreadfully
sticky. A decision has to be made,
and that can be stressful.
Fortunately, as they say, “This
too will pass.” Resolutions come
about eventually and you can go on
to other things (or other worries.)
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domestic producers and familyrun businesses. Thanks to producers like Richard who told their
story and kept pressure on lawmakers in Washington, the
United States is cracking down on
these unethical practices and the
importers who knowingly break
the law. Free trade is only fair
trade when our trading partners
all play by the same set of rules.
These provisions to combat
honey laundering, along with several others I authored aimed at
providing relief to consumers, assistance to small businesses and
incentives to innovators, were
signed into law as part of a larger
means building paths to upward
mobility, giving more families the
opportunity to rise from poverty
into the middle class. As a member of the House Ways and Means
Committee, this is an area I am
actively working on. There is so
much we can do to make our welfare system more accountable to
both taxpayers and the families
it’s intended to help.
We also need to develop a
healthy economy that produces
more and better paying jobs. We
need to secure our neighborhoods,
our borders, and our homeland.
We need to create more opportunities – that is the only way America’s next chapter will be more
successful than the last.
I want to foster opportunities
that help more South Dakotans
thrive. One way I’m doing that is
by holding my first Women of Influence Conference in Sioux Falls,
March 31. This will be a networking and education opportunity for
women who are interested in
changing the minds and hearts of
those around them. We have an
incredible line-up of special guests
who will provide tools, advice and
contacts that I’m hopeful will help
women across the state take their
next step – whether they are just
starting off or backed by years of
experience.
Attendees will hear from familiar faces, including Angela Kennecke of KELOLAND, Karla Santi
of Blend Interactive, and Melissa
Johnson of Oh My Cupcakes! Entertainment Tonight’s Mary Hart
is our keynote speaker and what
an incredible story she has to tell,
building a career that took her
from Madison to the red carpet.
Businesses and organizations
from across the state will also be
on hand to provide conferencegoers with resources, tools and information. If you or a woman who
has influenced your life is interested in attending, RSVP at
noem.house.gov/WomenOfInfluence. I hope to see you there as we
continue to build an even brighter
tomorrow for South Dakota.
trade enforcement bill, which enjoyed broad support on Capitol
Hill. It passed the Senate in early
February by a vote of 75-20.
Also included in this trade enforcement bill is a provision to
make it easier for small businesses to import components they
need to create products sold in traditional brick and mortar stores or
online venues like eBay and Etsy.
When the ability of American
entrepreneurs to send and receive
necessary components or products
becomes encumbered by unnecessary costs and red tape, it makes
it more difficult for their business
to grow. With that in mind, my
provision increases the threshold
for certain duty-free imports,
which reduces complexity and a
heavy paperwork burden and
gives these small businesses one
less thing to worry about.
Finally, in a victory for both
consumers and businesses, accessing the Internet will no longer be
a taxable event. This is good news
for families and small businesses
who currently pay an access tax
on their monthly cable or phone
bill. A permanent ban on Internet
access taxes gives our entrepreneurs and innovators a greater incentive to continue working
toward the next generation of connectivity in America, and the next
big thing yet to be invented. I was
also glad to see a provision that
gives states that currently tax Internet access four years to prepare
for this transition.
Amid all the seemingly bad
news that comes out Washington,
D.C., it is nice to share some good
news. We are starting 2016 off on
the right foot, and I hope we will
be able to score more victories for
South Dakotans over the course of
the year.
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FREE TAX PREPARATION … AARP TaxAide will be providing free Federal tax
return preparation at the Senior Center Philip on Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The
service is open to all ages with emphasis on low and middle income taxpayers. Call
Bob McDaniel 859-2227 for appointment or more info.
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Desperado
coming the first full-time female
coach in NBA history and the first
female head coach in the NBA’s
Summer League, which she led
her team to win. Without question, some incredible women have
called South Dakota home.
March is Women’s History
Month, and as important as it is to
reflect back on all the women
whose shoulders we stand on
today, I try to remain focused on
building a bigger foundation on
which the next generation of leaders can stand. To do so, we must
unlock the potential of hardworking Americans – both women and
men – empowering them to build
a future that is better and
brighter and more prosperous
than we could have imagined.
From a policy perspective, it
Pioneer Review • March 3, 2016
Take income taxes, for example.
Earlier this month I was in a sweat
to get those figured out and in the
mail. Several times in the past I’ve
gotten really close to the deadline
before getting the return churned
out. This year was better in that no
emergencies came up to complicate
matters, and I got the return
mailed almost a week before the
deadline. Then yesterday, I was
scheduled for the third and last
shot in my right eye to help with
the macular degeneration there. I
missed the last appointment
through various bits of confusion,
but this time I made it. It wasn’t a
lot of fun but wasn’t that bad either. It is now done and no more
shots are needed for the time being
although I’m supposed to return in
three months for a checkup. I
should probably start worrying
about that soon in case there is a
recurrence and more shots are
needed.
The Eagles sang a song some
years ago that is one of my favorites and was called “Desperado.”
For all you desperados out there,
here are a few words from that
song: “Desperado, why don’t you
come to your senses? Come down
from your fences, open the gate. It
may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you.” That’s the truth, it
may be raining or about to, but
there may well be a rainbow above
you. We should probably look down
less and up more. I’ve always been
a fan of rainbows. Perhaps, as the
song suggests, we should come to
our senses “before it’s too late.”
Okay, we can do that, can’t we?
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Knowing reasons
Darkness still covered the
prairie. The question was
whether it was Mexican prairie or
open territory soon to be called
Texas. The young man wondered
if reinforcements would arrive at
fallen San Antonio, and at the
mission complex called Alamo.
He was one of almost 200, settlers and other volunteers, under
Commander William Travis. He
looked up to all his compatriots,
especially the legendary James
Bowie and former Tennessee congressman David Crocket. The
group had abandoned the town,
hoping to hold up in this old mission-turned-fort.
Depending on how good your
eyes were at distances, there were
maybe 1,800 to 6,000 Mexican
soldiers surrounding them. The
Texans had been waiting for 12
days now, with the enemy’s red
flag, declaring no quarter would
be given, flying outside the walls.
It was March 6, 1836. Little did
the young man know that the
Texas had been declared as a republic March 2. He would never
know. He was told the army out-
side the walls was under the generalship of a Santa Anna. That
army would be defeated before
the end of the year by Texas fighters. This, too, the man would
never know.
It was still black outside. Suddenly mens’ voices sounded the
alarm. The next hour or two
would be hell. He raced to the
wall nearest the old church.
Columns of trained soldiers came
at them. He didn’t know the numbers, he knew there were just too
many. The defenders used some
cannons, but mostly muzzle-loading rifles to slow the tide. The effort didn’t go well for very long.
Within minutes, Mexican soldiers
breached the north wall and
flooded into the compound. They
came for the church, where the
young man and the remaining defenders made a last stand.
Bodies were everywhere. Soldiers climbed over downed soldiers. They just kept coming.
Predawn darkness became even
worse with smoke. He fought, he
knew not how long, but muscles
screamed at him, having reached
an end point yet still working. He
still had room to use his rifle as a
club. They still came at him.
How many of his fellow Texans
were already dead? He didn’t
know. Was the rest of the compound taken? He didn’t know.
He could not have known that
historians would argue if the settlers killed three to one or 10 to
one. He could not know the fall of
the Alamo would become a battle
cry for the independence of a future state of the United States.
He could not have known the
wonders that would be common
place 180 years from now. He
could not have known the future
size of tiny San Antonio.
Dawn hazed the horizon. It
streamed through the smoke.
Broken outlines of windows became blinding holes of light. More
and more soldiers blocked the
light. He no longer had room to
swing his rifle. His knife was all
he had. The soldiers pressed in.
He did not know what death
would be like. Suddenly, the soldiers stepped back. His body
slumped downward. He was
dying. He was dying for a dream
called independence. This, he
knew.
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Rural Livin’
March 3, 2016 • Pioneer Review
Little Pasture on the Prairie
Growing in Agriculture
Eliza Blue | [email protected]
The Bean and I are visiting
Grandma in Minneapolis for the
week while I play a few shows. We
are enjoying our trip, though I had
forgotten how terrible driving in a
city can be, and we both miss our
little house on the prairie. This is
the column I wrote one year ago
exactly. It is so amazing to think
back to a time before I'd met my
little Bean. Of course, now it feels
like I have known him forever.
What a delight he is!
I'll be back next week with more
news from the pasture...
Eleven years ago I was living
and working in Minneapolis. I had
a little apartment and a little dog.
I was teaching music to kids during the day, and scrounging up my
courage to take my guitar out and
play my tentative folk songs for
strangers in the evenings.
I didn't mind living in Minneapolis. I liked my little apartment with its burnished wood
floors, and dark, walnut woodwork. But on my birthday that
year I drove out of the city to walk
alone in the forest. On a page from
my journal dated that day, I taped
two pale leaves, winnowed down to
stem and veins, soft as silk, and
delicate as a moth's wings. Next to
them I wrote: "I want more of this,
and less of everything else."
What did I want exactly? I am
not sure I knew even then, but I
remember the longing well, and I
can describe it, though only in
metaphor. To put it simply, I
wanted the world to get so wide,
and so quiet, I could hear everything I needed to know in the silence.
Today I am 37 years old. I have
that big quiet now. Not all the
time, mind you, but it lives to the
north and east of me, so I visit it
almost every day. The decade that
has past since I found those leaves
was a long one, but all things considered, a decade searching for the
big quiet is a decade well spent,
and in the overarching framework
of things, isn't very long at all.
And it isn't the only wish that has
been granted. Even as I write this,
I can feel the lively flutters of a
baby that is growing bigger and
stronger every day, and will be
ready in a few more months to
meet the world. We call him the
little bean sprout, but he is more
like a fish, stirring up a current,
then falling asleep, lulled by the
gentle waves. Somedays he likes to
swim to the edge of the water and
push, push, push; other days he is
content to simply paddle in place.
No one ever told me how like a fish
bowl I'd feel, my skin and bones
SDSU Extension
Leacey Brown, Gerontology Field Specialist
Tips for remaining in the
home as we age
Our home is the physical embodiment of our memories. Our
children took their first steps
there. We gathered there with
family and friends for holidays
and birthdays. We planted the
tree in the front yard. Our home is
an extension of ourselves. In fact,
87% of adults age 65 and older and
71% of people age 50 to 64 want to
remain in their home or community as they age.
When you envision your retirement years, do you see yourself
staying in your current home? If
the answer is yes, then home modification may be essential to making that dream a reality. Because
depending on the magnitude of
modifications, they can cost
$100,000 (e.g. building an addition
to add a bedroom and bathroom to
the main floor).
Home modifications are changes
made to the home to increase the
accessibility of the home. Accessibility ensures people with disabilities can live in and use the home.
Common accessibility features include:
•Extra-wide hallways and doors
•Lever-style handles on doors
and faucets
•No-step entry
•Accessible electrical controls
(no bending or reaching required)
•Single-floor living (homes with
both a bathroom and bedroom on
the entry level)
What are the benefits of home
modifications?
1. Greater prospect of remaining
in the home if you or a loved one
develop a disability. Remaining in
the home is a high priority for
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many adults age 50 and older.
While the vast majority of people
age 65 and older are active and independent, our risk of developing
a disability increases with age.
Our home can be the biggest barrier to remaining in the home after
developing a disability or experiencing a short-term injury.
2. Reduced risk of accident or injury. We often remain in unmodified homes after developing a
disability. One in three older
adults fall each year and most falls
take place in the home. Many of
these falls could be eliminated or
reduced in severity by modifying
the home environment. Some
changes are inexpensive, requiring only manual labor (e.g. arranging furniture and removing
clutter). Other changes are more
costly and time consuming, like relocating a laundry room to the
main floor.
3. Reduced risk of negatively impacting home resale value. Modifications needed to make a home
usable for a person with a disability can impact the value of the
home or make it difficult to sell.
Fortunately universal design has
emerged as an alternative to traditional accessibility modifications. Universal design is the
practice of building homes for people of all ages and abilities with
minimum adaptation or specialized design. As a result, the home
can be both accessible and fashionable.
The amount of money to save for
home modifications is determined
by your home, number of existing
accessibility features, and whether
the boundary of his small ocean.
No one ever told me because, really, it is too strange and spectacular to explain.
So I am 37, which seems old to
be doing this sort of thing for the
first time, but is the youngest I'll
ever be again. I am, very, very,
thankfully an official member of
the better late than never club.
Sometimes it feels scary – to be
inexperienced and tender again,
and in my fear, I forget to listen for
the big quiet. Thank goodness the
sparrows come to sing at my windows, and the wind comes to sigh
around the corners of my house –
they remind me to stop, to go outside, to drop down into the deep
cavern of stillness. Into my own
round breath, into my own small
song.
I think about the little bean
sprout, swimming and sleeping
and waiting. I think about how
much I longed to be a mother, to
have a child of my own. How I
feared it would never happen for
me, and how it hurt, and kept
hurting, and seemed like it would
never end. It was like mourning in
reverse, the heavy sadness of
missing someone who had never
been born. But what if my wish
had been granted sooner? What if
a baby had come to me before I
learned how to listen so well? Before I learned to walk toward the
peace the world makes when we
remember we were all little
seedlings once, and someday, we
will all become the beautiful shadows of winter worn leaves.
you opt for accessible or universal
design. Beyond accessibility features, additional modifications
may be necessary to maintain ability to live in and use the home. For
example, an unmodified bathroom
could pose significant barriers to a
person with a disability. A person
who uses a wheelchair may experience significant challenges because of the absence of space
below the sink and limited space
between the toilet and vanity.
Home modifications are sometimes delayed out of fear of adversely impacting resale value of
the home. Another fear is making
the home look like a hospital or
nursing home. With advancements in universal design, modifications can be made to the home
that increase accessibility while
maintaining resale value and aesthetic appeal. For example, grab
bars can be disguised as towel rods
or toilet paper dispensers. Planning ahead is key because universal design can have a greater cost
than traditional accessibility modifications.
Lucas Lentsh, S.D. Secretary of Agriculture
A Decrease in Tillage
South Dakota’s farmers and
ranchers are among our state’s top
conservationists. They know that
by caring for the soil and water
they rely on, they are also ensuring their legacy by protecting natresources
for
future
ural
generations. Today, producers are
employing a multitude of different
strategies to maximize their operation while also preserving these
precious resources.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service in South Dakota
published the 2015 Cropping Systems Inventory Results report late
last fall. The report provides a statistical glimpse into the types of
cropping systems our state’s farmers are using. It shows us that
there has been a significant increase in the number of South
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the soil holds water, increase soil
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South Dakota’s terrain varies
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unique, it also means that there
isn’t a one size fits all approach to
conserving our natural resources.
I am very proud of the strides
we’ve made, not because it was
mandated, but because it’s the
right thing to do, all while continuing to be a leader in food production. I was recently reminded of a
quote from Dr. Seaman A. Knapp,
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man hears, he may doubt, what he
sees, he may possibly doubt; but
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more of their acres classified as
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Soil and water health continues
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and national level. With the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to expand their reach
through the redefinition of what
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gets a bad reputation. It’s important to highlight the efforts being
made by our farmers and ranchers
that preserve our natural resources while also increasing the
quality and quantity of the food
they produce. By utilizing no-till
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Friday, March 4: French Dip,
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Monday, March 7: Pork Fritter,
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Tuesday, March 8: Finger
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Wednesday, March 9: Sloppy
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Thursday, March 10: Beef
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Glazed Carrots, Fruit.
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Rapid City every Tuesday and
Thursday. To go please call 605441-1495. Wall bus to Rapid City
every Wednesday – leaves from
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News from Barbara and M.R.
Hansen
Barbara writes ... my six weeks
of radiation treatment in Rapid
City has finally concluded and now
we can get back to Philip and back
to ordinary life. It did go fairly
quickly and so good to again see the
friendly faces of Philip. With heartfelt gratitude, I want to thank the
wonderful and caring people of this
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Sat: 8:00 p.m.
Sun: 1:30 p.m.
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community and area, both known
and unknown to me, for the cards,
prayers and heartwarming wishes
for good health. I am still in awe of
the kindness you have shown. As
an old saying goes, “If you are unhealthy you have one wish. If you
are healthy, you have a thousand.”
I'm now on my way to a thousand
wishes!
We also want to thank our dear
brother and sister-in-law, Wayne
and Gwynn Hansen, for “inviting”
us to stay at their home in Rapid
City. It saved us a lot of grief and
expense and their kindness made it
all bearable. We have a “little” surprise for them when they return
home. And most of all, I must
thank my wonderful and loving
husband, M.R. Hansen, for his
amazing support, care, compassion
and attending every treatment and
doctor visit and never objecting
about any detail. He stood by me in
every way. I told him he would get
another star in his crown for his
kind heartedness! Oh, and it was
his idea to take a “radiation vacation” to the island of Molokai.
I had two lovely surprises on Friday while still in Rapid. My niece,
Susan Overstreet, Sturgis, called to
say she was in town and that I
must come over to visit at her
friend's home. I asked who her
friend was, and lo and behold, it
was another niece, Sheridan
Hansen. The two ladies had just
become friends and realized I was
an aunt to both of them – from dif-
ferent sides of the family. They
thought that was pretty coincidental and just had to have me come
over. The other surprise was that
Sheridan and her son, Tiger, age 8,
were playing the piano in a recital
at the mall that afternoon. M.R.
and I went for the rehearsal. There
were four pianos set up and each
piano had two players. The music
book said “Duets for Piano” and
everyone began playing together
all in perfect harmony. How heartwarming it was to see mother and
son sitting together, playing beautiful tunes.
Another dear niece and our godchild, Anna Gamroth, age 9, from
Sommerset told me she was giving
a presentation on Mongolia. I was
so proud that she choose Mongolia
and brought her some things she
could show – pictures of the Mongolia countryside, money called
togregs, some stamps she could
give away and a little pink brocade
blouse that she could wear which
was hand made in Mongolia. I sure
wished I could to go her presentation.
Saturday, we got to Philip in
time to attend the birthday celebration of Gay Logan at the senior
citizens center. It seemed that the
whole town had come down to give
their greetings. There was a table
full of tasty finger foods of salami,
olives, cheese and crackers. At the
other tables were bowls of mints
and peanuts and the centerpiece
was a long-stemmed red rose. Gay's
Dad,
It’s true – you’ve
always been a man
that stood apart,
but now you’re 50
years of age.
So happy birthday
you old fart.
With love,
Amanda,
Cassandra
& Emily
Jason Schofield
to the calendar every fourth year
because the orbit of the sun is not
exactly 365 days, but there is more
to the story. "... that every 400
years the leap year is not performed. Everyone knows this, except, in the year 2000 – we were
there – we had a leap year." That is
because the orbit of the sun is not
exactly 365.25 days either. So the
exception to the exception happened that year. There is a name
for this complicated calculation,
bissextile.
Definition of bissextile: The sixth
of the calends of March, or 24th
day of February, which was reckoned twice every fourth year, by
the intercalation of a day. Leap
year; every fourth year, in which a
day is added to the month of February on account of the excess of
the tropical year (365 d. 5 h. 48 m.
46 s.) above 365 days. But one day
added every four years is equivalent to six hours each year, which
is 11 m. 14 s. more than the excess
of the real year. Hence, it is necessary to suppress the bissextile day
at the end of every century which
is not divisible by 400, while it is
retained at the end of those which
are divisible by 400.
We also add leap seconds once in
a while, if you want to get even
more complicated.
We went to the auction yesterday
sponsored by Jerry and Pam Ingram. It was standing room only
and a good assortment of material.
It was a huge social event with at
least 100 pickups parked outside
and on the street. The only safe
way to attend is to not get a bidder’s number. The cherry pie was
fabulous and our compliments to
whoever made it.
A person can learn a lot at the
Philip Pit Stop. Today we had a
lengthy discussion of the auction
sale. Someone knew what every
item went for, who bought it, if it
was a good deal or not, how old the
item was, what it made out of, all
aspect of the various vehicles, who
was there or not there, etc.
Also at the Philip Pit Stop you
can get a complete weather report
including what time the snow or
rain will start or stop, how much
rain or snow was received, various
road conditions, the speed of the
wind, etc. For example, one guy
said that last week the wind was
84 mph here in town and another
guy immediately said it was 87
mph out in the country. The first
liar never has a chance.
Did you know we have one Civil
War vet buried in the Philip cemetery? His name is Bernard O'Connell, the great-grandfather of
Peggy Gittings Hook. His grave is
life in pictures were displayed on a
video presentation for all to see and
she looked strikingly beautiful in
her burgundy pantsuit as she visited with friends. Gay's brother,
Don Denke, married M.R.'s sister,
Delores Hansen, back in 1959. We
have a picture of them in the Virgil
and Vivian house (our house now)
standing by the bannister in their
wedding regalia.
Sunday, we stopped over at
Chuck and Etta's for coffee and
some of Etta's homemade treats. A
few weeks back, I had told Chuck
that I had an idea for a project. So
lo and behold, he had a little box of
sliced Brazilian agates I could use.
The idea is to have something
etched on each rock. There's a fellow in Rapid that does etchings on
cups, rocks, etc.
Just one other word about the six
weeks in Rapid City. I had coffees,
lunches, Bible studies, and other
fun get-togethers with family and
friends. It certainly helped pass the
time. We had a Japanese lunch
with our son, Clay, at least once a
week. I had so much fun with my
sisters, Nita, Sharon and Gwenda,
laughing and talking about anything. I must thank them for their
wonderful support and prayers and
all the people in the Rapid area
who said prayers and sent good
wishes my way. People are such
humanitarians, a wonderful gift
and blessing – and life is beautiful!!
M.R. Hansen writing – Thank
you, Barbara, for your kind words.
I love you and will help you all of
my life. When someone has cancer,
you learn quickly what is important to you. Thank you everyone for
your prayers for Barbara. Do not be
afraid to tell someone you love
them. Barbara is now cancer free
and we pray it will stay that way. I
spoke to someone a while back and
he said he had radiation treatment
20 years ago and is still going
strong.
Today is Feb. 29 and this is a
leap year. According to the computer 4.8 million people in the
U.S.A. have a birthday on this day,
including Gay Logan who is 21.
Roger Johnson also has a birthday
today and is 15. He said he wants
to get a driver's license on his next
birthday! Anyway, happy birthday
to them and perhaps others here in
Philip.
If you want to start a big argument just ask some salaried person
if he/she is working for free on Feb.
29 or if they should get more money
for a leap year?
Fuddy alerted me to some important details regarding leap year.
We all know that one day is added
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located in section O-1 of our cemetery and shows that he lived 18461916. The Civil War was
1861-1865, so he was fighting as a
teenager. His wife, Jane, 18561922, is buried beside him. According to Peggy, Bernard homesteaded
around Beresford and his son
homesteaded around Philip. Peggy
also mentioned that Jane had one
set of triplets, two sets of twins,
and a total of 13 kids.
News from Loren Kiel
Last week started out on a sad
note for us as we attended the
gravesite rites at the Masonic
Cemetery Tuesday afternoon, Feb.
23, for 83-year-old Don Keyser. He
grew up on his parents’ farm located about 34 miles northwest of
Philip and about midway between
the communities of Hilland and
Ash Creek. Don was one of five
brothers and two sisters, the family
of Lowell and Mayme Keyser.
Don’s wife of 60 years, Mary
Alice (Hendricksen), is the daughter of the late G.D Hendrickson
and wife, Alice. G. D. Hendrickson
was superintendent of the Philip
school system from 1931 to January of 1956. His wife was a school
teacher and music/band director
during those years.
Don Keyser served in the U.S.
Army 1953-1955 and was stationed
at Fort Sill, Okla. He attended both
South Dakota State University in
Brookings and Northern State University in Aberdeen. He made his
career as a grain elevator manager,
last serving in Blunt, before retiring in Rapid City. Don and Mary
Alice have two daughters and a
son, five grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren besides two
step great-granddaughters.
We saw Don and Mary Alice on
various occasions as they came
back to Philip. They have connections here as their daughter,
Karen, and husband, Mark Nelson,
live on their ranch about 17 miles
northeast of Philip. In the past,
Karen’s parents have attended the
Philip Community Christmas Cantata as both Mark and Karen sang
in it. They came back to Philip Festival Days and PHS class reunions.
Rose and I have also seen and visited with them on occasions when
we visited Trinity Lutheran
Church in Rapid City. Don sometimes served there as an usher or a
greeter. His memorial service was
held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity
Lutheran Church in Rapid City.
It was a sunny day, but a bit cool
at the cemetery with a northwest
wind. Rush Funeral Home had provided a tarp windbreak on the upwind side. At the conclusion of the
rite of burial conducted by Rev.
Wilbur Holz, Don was given full
military honors with the 21 gun
salute followed by a buglers rendition of “Taps.”
A fellowship for the family and
friends was held at the Bad River
Senior Citizen’s Center with refreshments furnished by the ladies
of the United Church. While there,
we met members of the family we
had not known and greeted those
whom we did know. Rose and I
were introduced to Don and Mary
Alice’s son, Doug, and younger
daughter, Donna, we hadn’t met.
We enjoyed visiting with others we
had not seen for some time, namely
Don’s only surviving brother,
David, San Antonio, Texas area,
and Mary Alice’s brother, Fred
Hendrickson, and wife, Sioux Falls.
Of course there were others to
whom we were introduced, but I
will not embarrass myself by trying
to name them, so as to offend no
one. We already knew many of the
folks that attended the fellowship.
We do extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary Alice and all of
the family. Don will surely be
missed by all who knew him, but
most of all by his beloved family.
May God strengthen and comfort
you all as the days go by.
Life does go on and not all of it is
somber and sad. The next to the
last of the Thursday evening whist
card parties was held at the Bad
River Senior Citizen’s Center Feb.
25. There were eight tables with 32
folks on board. It was a surprise to
see Phillis Thorson, Spearfish,
there playing. She will be visiting
in Philip for several days.
Some folks must be a bit sharper
in playing whist since they have
been winding up among the high
scorers. First prize went to Joe Gittings with a score of 65. Phil Pearson took second with a score of 50.
Three folks tied for third prize with
a score of 49. They were Dorothy
Bathel, Gloria French and Jerry
Neville. My score for the evening
was 25! Again a good lunch of sandwiches, bars or cookies and coffee
was served to wrap up the evening.
It was quite a gala event that
took place at the Bad River Senior
Citizen’s Center between 2:00 and
4:00 Saturday afternoon, Feb. 27.
The family of Gay Logan held an
open house birthday party for Gay
to celebrate her 21st birthday. She
was born Feb. 29, 1932, a leap year,
so can only observe her actual birth
date every four years. But, of
course, her family saw to it that it
was celebrated every year. Phil and
Gay Logan have two children, Russel and Tamera (Tammy). Including
grandchildren
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Rapid City to host Mason international conference Milesville
A delegation of Masons from the
Grand Lodge of South Dakota and
the Rapid City Convention and
Visitors Bureau issued an invitation to the Time and Place Committee of the Grand Masters of
Masons of North America to hold
their 2019 International Conference in Rapid City. After also
hearing presentations from Grand
Lodges in several state jurisdictions, the Grand Lodge of South
Dakota, and host community
Rapid City, were selected at this
year’s Conference held in Madison, Wis.
The Grand Masters represent
some two million Freemasons in
North America with countries
around the globe attending to join
in fellowship, making this the
largest gathering of Grand Masters in the world.
“Masons have always been a
strong part of South Dakota’s fabric, and an undeniable influence
on the creation of Mt. Rushmore”
said Don Gray, Grand Master of
the Masons in South Dakota. “We
are excited the Conference of
Grand Masters recognized this
fact and all that Rapid City and
the surrounding area has to offer
to this international group of Masons. We are grateful to Julie
Schmitz Jensen, executive director and Tyson Steiger, manager of
convention sales for the Rapid
City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, for all of their hard work and
professionalism in helping us secure this conference.”
“Hosting a conference of this
magnitude takes a dedicated
group of volunteers willing to put
In 1989, Norbert Sebade joined
a group of community leaders interested in building an endowment fund for the Wall area.
Today, he and his wife, Jane, have
made the single largest individual
contribution to the First Interstate Greater Wall Area Fund in
its history. Their gift of $25,000
has established the Norbert and
Jane Sebade Greater Wall Area
Fund which will benefit local nonprofit organizations.
“We believe this to be a worthy
cause in a town that we’ve called
home for many years,” said Sebade. The Sebades’ contribution
was made in memory of the Sebade family who came to Wall in
1909. Henry “Heinie” Sebade
homesteaded on Bull Creek Hill
and his wife, Anna (Mooney) was
raised on Mooney Hill near
Creighton.
“The Sebades’ have been a valuable part of the Wall community,
and we are grateful for their continued support,” said Brett Blasius, president of the First
Interstate Bank in Wall and
chairman of the FIBGWAF.
“Their contribution will help us
give more grants each year to nonprofit and community projects
making the Wall area a better
place to live.”
Sebades’ gift has prompted a
challenge from the South Dakota
Community Foundation. If the
community is able to match Nor-
bert and Jane’s gift, the First Interstate Greater Wall Area Fund
will receive a $12,500 grant toward their endowment.
Since the FIBGWAF was established, $425,000 has been donated
to the fund and over $379,000 has
been given back to nonprofit projects and programs in the Wall
area. College scholarships, rodeo
facility upgrades, swimming pool
improvements, Wall Community
Library projects, and grants to the
local ambulance service and
school district are among the community beneficiaries. As the fund
the time and effort in to make our
city and state shine,” said Jensen.
“We were thrilled to be a part of
securing this conference, and were
so impressed with the enthusiasm
all the Grand Lodge of South
Dakota brothers displayed during
the bidding process.” The conference is Feb. 16-19, 2019, with the
Best Western Ramkota serving as
headquarters hotel.
Another Mason event will be
held on Sept. 8 of this year. Approximately 1,000 Masons from
across the country are expected to
come together at Mount Rushmore National Memorial to commemorate a Mason’s National
Day of Celebration of the 75th anniversary of the completion of Mt.
Rushmore and the Masonic influence in its creation.
Contribution to Wall
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.)
Obituary
Charles “Cotton” Spears
Funeral services for Charles
“Cotton” Spears, Lovington, N.M.,
were held at the First Methodist
Church in Lovington, Jan. 27,
2016.
Cotton was born Sept. 15, 1929,
in Cherokee County, Texas, and
passed away Jan. 21, 2016, in
Midland, Texas.
Cotton
married
Beverly
Kennedy, formerly of Philip, S.D.
She was a graduate of Philip High
School’s class of 1949.
Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m.
(Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.)
Confession: Before Mass
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grows, so will the impact it has on
the Wall area. To find out more, or
to contribute, visit sdcommunityfoundation.org/wall.
Since 1987, the South Dakota
Community Foundation has
helped people reach their philanthropic goals and strengthened
communities across the state. The
SDCF administers approximately
$215 million in total assets for
over 750 funds. By commingling
endowed assets, the SDCF gives
its partners enhanced investment
opportunities that provide longterm support to charitable causes.
They shared 55 years of life and
love.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, one son, Michael Spears,
and three siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly, Lovington; one grandson,
Garland Clay Spears, Tucson,
Ariz.; his in-laws, Barbara and
E.J. Nichols, Tyler, Texas, Mark
and Kaye Kennedy, Lovington,
and Bruce and Doris Kennedy,
Ruidoso, N.M.
ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Milesville – 859-2664
Fr. Kevin Achbach
Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m.
(Feb-April-June-Oct-Dec)
Janice Parsons | 544-3315
Chad and Kathy Hanrahan recently spent several days at the
Young Farmers national conference
in Kansas City, Mo. They were
among only six from South Dakota
to attend this event, sponsored by
the American Farm Bureau Federation. Congratulations to you, Chad
and Kathy!
The Trevor Fitch family attended
the State High School Class A and
B Wrestling Tournament in Rapid
City Friday and Saturday. Keagan
wrestled but did not place. Philip
Area wrestlers did come in third as
a team, so congratulations to them!
Phil and Karen Carley were at
the wrestling tournament and their
grandson, Grady Carley, placed
third.
Mark Hanrahan also was in
Rapid City for the wrestling tournament. Pat drove the opposite direction to Yankton where she
traded cars with daughter, Tracie.
Friday night, Leo and Joan Patton and Linda Stangle were in
Kadoka to watch Mark Stangle
play basketball.
Lana Elshere went to Wall Friday night where grandson Carter
was playing basketball.
Saturday, Feb. 20, Pat, Kalie,
Kathy and Preston Hanrahan attended a birthday party for Pat's
mother, Mildred Johnson, Burke.
They all met at the home of Bev
Wilson in Pierre.
Happy birthday Feb. 29, to Gay
Logan, who turned 21! Paul, Donna
and Tina Staben were among those
who helped her celebrate her birthday at the senior center in Philip
Saturday. Donna and Gay are
cousins.
Rick and Marlis Doud went to
Don Keyser's funeral in Rapid City
last Tuesday morning. Don was
married to the former Mary Alice
Hendrickson, whose parents were
G.D. and Alice Hendrickson. G.D.
was high school superintendent
and Alice taught typing and other
business classes. That was back in
the day when you couldn't delete
your mistakes!
Friday, Rick Doud attended the
quarterly meeting of the agriculture science advisory board at
South Dakota State University in
Brookings.
Joe Piroutek arrived at brother
Dan's home last Friday. He will
stay and help out for two weeks.
Dan and Gayla have been busy
with auctions and cattle sales.
Joe and Helen Piroutek moved to
Anacortes, Wash., last October, to
be closer to their youngest daughter, Katie, and her family. Katie’s
husband is Jason Zaharris and he
is a Navy pilot. They recently returned from several years stationed
in Japan. They have three children.
Byron and Peggy Parsons went
on a road trip driving through
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada
and Arizona. They met Boyd and
Jeanie Waara, Philip, in Benson
Ariz., and visited mutual friends.
This was the highlight of the trip,
plus seeing the Grand Canyon and
Hoover Dam. The scenery was
beautiful on the entire trip.
The Milesville Rangers 4-H Club
joined other clubs in Philip Friday
for Youth In Action day. From the
local 4-H club were Donna and Tina
Staben, Sarah Parsons, Grace
Pekron and Connor Hovland. There
were
presentations,
judging
classes, a photography class and
CPR class. Sarah was the only one
from our local club who gave a presentation. She used shaving cream
and liquid food coloring, swirling
them together, then dipping card
stock in, which made neat designs.
(She practiced this at our house last
week.) Mark Stangle joined them at
noon for their meeting at the bowling alley.
Weekend guests at the home of
Chad and Kathy Hanrahan were
Kathy's parents, Don and Carol Petersen, Burke, and friends of Chad
and Kathy's, Shane and Jessica McGregors, Caleb, Blaise and Macee,
Newell. Coming Sunday for the day
were Kathy's aunt and uncle, Tim
and Cindy Talsma, Iona.
Donna and Tina Staben attended
the meeting of the garden club
Tuesday night at the home of Elke
Baxter. The Baxters have recently
remodeled their home, which was
where my brother, Leonard, and
Phillis Thorson lived for many
years.
Justin Schofield had lunch with
his parents, Donnie and Bobette,
Saturday. Visiting in the afternoon
were Jeff, Chrystal, Chase, Connor
and Michaela. Sunday, Bruce and
Lynn Dunker, Lexie and Sean,
Wall, and John Paul Daly had
lunch with them. They also brought
a load of wood and helped Donnie
cut some more.
Melissa Rathbun and her son,
Brad, and wife Alexa, all from
Florida, spent a week in the area
visiting family. Melissa's mother is
Sandy Rathbun, daughter of
Jeanne and the late Rex Radway.
They spent their nights with Tom
and Marie Radway in Philip.
Gene and Theresa Deuchar attended the science fair at the Big
White School Tuesday. Nora Hoff-
Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m. (August)
Saturday Mass: 7:30 p.m.
(Jan-March-May-July-Sept-Nov)
Confession: Before Mass
Monday Release Time: 2:15 p.m.
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SACRED HEART
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Philip – 859-2664 – [email protected]
Fr. Kevin Achbach
Saturdays: Confession from 3 to 4 p.m.
Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Tues & Fri. Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Wed. Mass: 5:30 p.m.
Thurs., 10:15 at Philip Nursing Home
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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.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH OF INTERIOR
Pastor Kathy Chesney • 859-2310
E-mail: [email protected]
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
*******
WESTERN NEW HOPE LUTHERAN
PARISH, Pastor Lauren R. Ley
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
859-2336 • Philip
Saturday Evening Worship: 5:00
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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TRINITY LUTHERAN
Midland – 843-2538
Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.
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: 1:30 p.m.
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OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN
Long Valley
Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m.
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OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Philip
(605) 669-2406 • Murdo
Pastor Ray Greenseth
Sunday Worship Services: 1:00 p.m.
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OPEN BIBLE CHURCH, MIDLAND
Pastor Randy Ellendorf
facebook.com/midlandobc
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Ronald G. Mann, DDS
Dentist
Philip, SD
859-2491
Rush Funeral Home
Chapels in Philip, Wall & Kadoka
Jack, Gayle & D.J. Rush
www.rushfuneralhome.com
man, along with her four other
classmates, presented science projects to their parents and grandparents. All of the students are girls
and range from kindergarten to
third grade. Then Gene
and Theresa went to Cass Finn's
basketball game in Interior. They
were happy to report that Cass's
team won the game.
Wednesday, Gene and Theresa
hosted Bible study. Attending were
Leo and Joan Patton, Dan and
Gayla Piroutek, Phil and Karen
Carley and Linda Stangle.
Saturday afternoon and evening,
Gene and Theresa were among a
large crowd of people who attended
a benefit auction for Darrel Wilcox.
The supper line was lengthy as
there were people lined up for supper for over an hour and a half.
There were many handmade articles along with purchased donations. It was a great day to visit
with family, friends, and neighbors.
Even with the cold weather,
Gene and Theresa,along with a nice
crowd, gathered for an auction at
Gettysburg Monday. Theresa heard
an old-timer say that it was the
first auction he had attended when
it was so snowy.
Jodi and Sarah Parsons and I entertained at the nursing home Friday. About 15 of the residents came
for lunch, visiting and coloring.
Rachel Parsons surprised her
parents and Sarah by coming home
from Mitchell for the weekend.
I was glad Loren Kiel wrote
about one of my former grade
school friends, Gay Wenzel Hadlock, in last week's Pioneer Review.
We had company the day she came
to the Senechal to entertain the
folks, so we weren't able to attend.
Today (Monday) it started snowing in mid-morning and kept up for
a few hours. The temperature
dropped throughout the day. It
won't be long and we'll be praying
for moisture!
February weather information:
Month's precipitation was 1.22”
with 10 inches of snow. Five inches
of that fell Monday, the 29th, with
.40” of moisture. Average high was
44˚. Saturday the 27th it reached
71˚ for the month's highest temperature. There were three days in the
60s and four days in the 50s. Average low was 24˚. The two coldest
nights were on the third of February with seven degrees and the
fourth with nine degrees. It stayed
above freezing four nights. The
month's average high was six degrees warmer than last year and
the average low was 13˚ warmer.
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 • [email protected]
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 Ray Greenseth
Sunday Worship: 4:15 p.m. CT
Scotchman
Industries
859-2542 • Philip, SD
www.scotchman.com
Midland Area
6
Midland
Sonia Nemec | 843-2564 | [email protected]
Today is Monday, Feb. 29, 2016,
Leap Year, a special day for all
those babies born on leap year day,
a time when every four years that
day of their birthday is on the calendar. Gay Logan of Philip is one
of those people, with her family
having an open house at the Bad
River Senior Citizen's Center at
Philip – a time of celebrating Gay's
21st birthday. Gay Logan is one of
those special people who loves life,
has a passion for local history over
the years and a kindness we could
all use more of. Birthday blessings,
Gay, hope it was a memory maker
day with family and friends.
Carson Patrick Daly, son of
Steve and Julie (Kroetch) Daly, is
a leap year baby, turning three this
Feb. 29th. He is actually 12-yearsold, but in leap year years, he is
three. Making this leap year birthday extra special, his mom, Julie,
made #3 cookies for Carson to take
to school and share with his classmates and tonight there is going to
be a birthday party with family.
Happy birthday, Carson! By the
way, how's the bachelor pad coming along? As some of you remember, Steve and Julie have the
trailerhouse we lived in before
moving into this house. The plan
was to put in a hotwater heating
system. Carson and his brother,
Dane, have thoroughly enjoyed
times at that trailerhouse, especially in the summer, watching
movies etc. I call it their bachelor
pad. Keep me posted okay? The
purpose for moving it to the farm
was to use it for calving. And
speaking of calving, their grandma,
Judy Daly, reports they are almost
finished with the heifers and the
cows are right close to calving. The
snow we got today isn't the kind of
weather one wants for calving.
Reminder: A special Midland
Community Library board meeting
on March 4th at 10:00 a.m. at the
library. Board members are encouraged to attend as there are a
number of things needing to be discussed and taken care of, so mark
your calendar and plan to be at the
meeting – your input is needed.
Reminder: For members of the
Midland American Legion #143
and auxiliary members there will
be a meeting at the Midland Legion
Hall Thursday, March 3, 2016, at
7:00 p.m. The birthday of Midland
Legion Post #143 will also be celebrated, so mark your calendar and
make plans to attend.
I received a letter from my
cousin, Edith (Fosheim) Schofield,
Casper, Wyo. She sent me the obituary of her son-in-law, Walter
Wayne Balhen, Casper, Wyo.
Wayne, as most called him, was
married to Edith and her late husband, Martin Schofield's, daughter,
Brenda. They were married for 351/2 years, before cancer took
Wayne's life. Anyone wishing to
read his obituary it is on the Bustards Funeral Home, web page.
Wayne had a daughter from a previous marriage and when marrying
Brenda Schofield, June 14, 1980,
they raised his six-year-old daughter, Andrea. Andrea married J.R.
Crook in 1997 and they have three
children, Ashley and twins, Joseph
and Colten. Edith reported there
were a lot of family and friends at
the funeral service, some from out
of state, Wayne's sister, flew in
from Massachusets, and Edith's
niece, Nancy (Schofield) Russell,
and her husband, Tom Russell,
Black Hawk, were also there.
Again our sympathies to the family. Edith reported she is hoping to
make it to South Dakota this summer, having a chance to visit with
a whole lot of family and places of
her childhood days, the farm where
she grew up and memories of going
to country school, not far from
home.
February 24, the Rigg's High
School band, which Emily Trapp is
a part of, went to Parkston to a
small group band contest. Emily's
mom, Deb Trapp, went to the performance. Following that, Deb and
Emily traveled on to Brookings and
visited Chauncey who is in college
at South Dakota State University.
Cassidy Trapp's last class of the
day Friday at South Dakota School
of Mines was finished at 2:00, so
she headed home for the weekend,
going to the boy's grade school basketball game between Kadoka and
Philip. Saturday, Cassidy went to
the home of Cody and Audrey
Jones’ for a visit, having another
chance to see her niece, baby Erica.
Audrey's mom, Sylvia Nelson, visited for the weekend.
Joy Jones shared how my article
in last week's Midland News column on the Midland Tumblers
brought back memories of when
their son, Cody, was one of those
tumblers. She remembers the tumblers being invited to perform at
the Corn Palace in Mitchell during
Christmas break at a basketball
tournament, a good many years
ago. Whenever the tumblers were
asked to perform, whether it be
other schools, district basketball
tournaments or State "B" tournaments, they and their coach always
came early giving the tumblers a
chance to practice their rountine
before they were to perform. Joy remembers she and Jerry and other
parents sitting in seats at the Corn
Palace waiting for the games to
start. As folks started coming in for
the games, they overheard them
visiting back and forth with friends
asking if they knew the Midland
Tumblers were going to perform,
commenting on how they could
hardly wait to see them perform,
for they'd heard they were really
good. They did perform and they
were good. And as many of us remember, this fine group of tumblers were an awesome crowd
pleaser, receiving many a standing
ovation. The more the crowd
cheered, the more the adrenaline
flowed, as they were caught up in
the excitement, in that moment in
time. For many years after, when
someone learned you were from
Midland, they would bring up seeing the Midland Tumblers and
their tumbling team performance.
I know I wrote of this last week,
but its always fun to share things
others remember of those years.
And to think, it all started with a
fellow named Larry Joy, who grew
up in Midland, coming back to Midland after college to teach at the
school and bit by bit, building a
tumbling team which began in the
old Legion Hall, before a new gym
was built. And though their journey has taken them off in different
directions and places, off in the distance can be heard the echoes of
awe and cheers and that adrenaline rush in the memories for those
Midland Tumblers. Thanks, Joy,
for sharing your memories, for it
means a whole lot when something
I've written brings memories back
to others and they take the time to
share those memories.
Maxine Jones writes the following: To shamelessly copy Leanne
Neuhauser, the weather this Monday morning in southeast Haakon
County has deteriorated! Either
the air is filled with white chicken
feathers, or it is snowing! Saturday
and Sunday were nice and warm,
even if a bit breezy Sunday.
Last week, Shorty and Maxine
Jones had appointments with their
eye doctor in Rapid City. Later,
they picked up Jan Rasmussen at
her apartment and drove across
town where the three of them had
a nice visit with Thelma Handcock
at her apartment. Both ladies are
cousins of Shorty's mom, Faye
Jones. Jan's father was Cleve
Berry, who lived near Cedar Butte,
southeast of Belvidere and was a
neighbor of Faye's family, Tom and
Rena Berry, who lived straight
south of Belvidere. Jan still spends
quite a bit of time at the Rasmussen ranch as two of her children live near by. Thelma's dad
was Claude Berry, whose ranch
was on Pass Creek, south of
Kadoka. Jan and Thelma spent a
lot of time together when they were
small children. We had a wonderful
visit and Thelma definitely could
win a contest for "best oatmeal
raisin cookies!" Friday night,
Shorty and Maxine attended the
benefit for Susan Davidson held
during the Kadoka-Philip boys basketball games – two junior high
games and two high school games.
Philip JV beat Kadoka and Philip
won the varsity game in a close
Pioneer Review • March 3, 2016
contest. The event for Susan
Davidson was very successful. She
is another cancer survior, for which
all her friends are thankful. As well
as being a great entertainer,
singing at the Hee Haw Shows
Kadoka used to have and for other
community events. Susan took care
of Bob Seidler's cousin, Connie Seidler, during his last illness, enabling him to stay in his home, a
real blessing for him. Maxine's
mother, Marge (Seidler) Calhoon,
was a cousin of Connie and brother
of Bob.
Shorty and Maxine also attended
the funeral of Shorty Ireland Saturday afternoon. The service was a
true celebration of a life of 93 years,
with many of his 94 descendants
and other family members, a great
video of family events and music by
Joyce Wheeler, Lyndy Ireland and
John Kaiser. Following the funeral
service, Shorty and Maxine went to
Philip for the birthday party for
Gay Logan at the senior center that
afternoon.
Thank you Maxine for sharing of
folks and a part of their family history. Jerry and I have gotten to
know Susan Davidson the past
number of years. She is quite the
Susan, not a quitter for certain,
takes what comes her way with a
positive attitude, and every now
and then one gets a glimpse of that
soft spot in her heart.
Our sympathies to the family of
Shorty Ireland.
Friday, Feb. 19, Cass Finn, Kash
Block, Kaelan Block and Landon
Schofield played in their last regular season junior high boys basketball games in Kadoka vs Philip.
They then participated in a seventh and eighth grade basketball
tournament in Martin on the 20th.
Witnessing the journey of these
young boys, the years before the
starting of school for them, and
now being a part of the sport of basketball, is a sure sign of just how
quickly time travels, with those
memory making moments being a
part of the journey. You may have
noticed, or maybe not, that I've become a bit nostalgic in my new’s
columns, as of late, and that feeling
continues to ride with me through
this journey I call, life.
Jenna Finn went to Jerry and
Pam Ingram's auction at the Legion Hall in Philip Sunday, Feb.
28, coming home with some treasures! That's one of the fun things
about auctions – seeing something
you like and at the end of the bidding it is yours. Within reason,
right, Jenna? Anyone who knows
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Jenna knows she's not one of those
out of reach type of bidders.
Being on the subject of basketball, I had mentioned in my last
weeks new’s column, of our son,
Christopher, doing his practice
teaching at Huron, finding it to be
a positive, enjoyable and rewarding
experience, both in the classroom
and in the sport of basketball, reporting the school has some great
kids in the classroom and on the
basketball court. His days of college will soon be finished and with
coaching basketball being a part of
it, he much appreciated being
asked by head coach of the Huron
"Tigers," Tim Buddenhagen, if approved, would he like to be in on
the boys basketball practices and
all the rest. It has without question
been a positive experience, the
chance to witness the coaching of
Tim Buddenhagen, whom he considers to be an excellent coach, and
the opportunity to see those boys in
action who are not only very good,
they are also nice young men who
are a basketball team that work together as a team, supporting each
other, making for a fun team to
watch. Christopher gave us a call
telling us Huron and Pierre had a
basketball game at Pierre and wondered if we would like to come, we
did and we’re so glad we had. We
got so caught up in the game, next
thing we knew, it was half time.
The drill team girls from Riggs put
on an excellent performance at half
time. At the end of the game,
Huron 'Tigers" were 76 and the
Pierre "Governors" were 63. Double
AA basketball takes the game to a
whole different level, it was an exciting game. I can see what
Christopher means by good kids,
for we rather stood out in that
Huron crowd. And when players
and parents learned who we were
and why we were there, they
thanked us for coming. When meeting Coach Buddenhagen, we
thanked him for the opportunity he
has given Christopher. I won't go
into detail, all I will say is what he
said meant a whole lot. Roger and
Peg Johnson, Pierre, were at the
game and spotting us when we
came in, Peg came over for a bit of
a visit before the game started.
Roger taught at Riggs for a number
of years, so they always go to the
games and have their own special
spot for watching the game. It
turned out to be a memory maker
night and when stopping at a
restaurant for a bite to eat before
heading home, there were Rick and
Marlis Doud. They invited us to sit
with them and before we knew it
we'd been there for two hours.
Friday, Bob and Verona Evans
went to the graveside services at
the Black Hills National Cemetery
for Susan Knapp, who was the oldest daughter of Bill and Zona (Dunsmore) Nielsen. Bob and Susan
were second cousins. Some of the
Dunsmores graduated from Midland High School, but Zona wasn't
one of them. Bob said the Dunsmores had later moved to Kadoka
and Zona may have graduated
from there. After the service, Bob
and Verona went to Sturgis, having
coffee with Bob's brother, George
and Alice Evans, Belle Fourche,
and their sister, Betty Shannon,
Sturgis.
Saturday, Bob and Verona
picked up her sister, Kathy Tolton,
and a friend from high school days,
Lani Hand, all going to Riggs High
School theater in Pierre to a music
group performance called, East and
Westerville, who had come from
down near Sioux Falls. Kenny Putnam was a guest musician with the
group, a fellow Bob has known for
many years.
Bad River Club
Feb. 19, 2016 – What better way
to spend an afternoon them to be
with friends? Verona Evans, Kathy
Tolton, Lani Hand, Janice Bierle,
Isabelle Sampson and Emily Sammons came to the Open Bible Fellowship Hall for an afternoon of
fun, fellowship and delicious food
where Robin Opitz was our February hostess. We were sorry Cindy
Koehler and Laurel Nemec were
unable to be there.
Creed was read by Robin and all
honored our flag with a salute.
Emily brought pictures which will
be placed in the last page of our
scrapbook for the year 2015. Robin
donated several Golden Books.
Since Valentine's Day is a special
day in this month, Robin chose this
as her theme for the luncheon. Trying to spell the word Valentine
using scrambled letters was not as
easy as we thought. The valentine
theme was further enhanced with
individual heart decorated bags to
take home goodies. Heart-shaped
doilies were placed at each table
setting. Chocolate dipped strawberries decorated the yummy cheese
cake.
Thank you, Robin, for an enjoyable afternoon and thanks to Emily
and her camera for capturing these
moments which will be preserved
on the pages of our new scrapbook.
A reminder of an afternoon with
friends. Emily will be the March
hostess.
Club reporter, Isabelle Sampson
Time to close for this week. I am
totally running out of time. Have a
good week!
March 3, 2016 • Pioneer Review
Betwixt Places
Community
Elizabeth May
Marsha Sumpter | 837-2048 | [email protected]
Good morning from Pahrump,
Nev. Rubber met the road for us
Thursday morning when we
turned toward Quartzsite, Ariz.
We explored around that area for
a few days, checking out rocks, old
cars for sale, flea markets etc. Surprising as it may seem the snow
birds are beginning to fly north already. A lot of the RV resorts are
turning into ghost parks with
sparse park models sprinkled on
vast acreages. There are lots of for
sale signs.
This article appeared in my Aviation Ebrief. “Piper the border collie has a bone to pick with any
birds trying to disrupt flights at a
northern Michigan airport. Four
times a week, the pup works 10hour shifts – with plenty of
breaks – to protect the runway at
the Traverse City Airport. Piper's
main role is to run up and down
the fields towards flocks of birds in
order to scare them away. He's
often seen wearing a ski mask to
protect him from the debris, MutMuffs to protect him against the
sound and boots to shield his paws
from the hot tarmac. But other
times, he goes to work in nothing
but his beautiful black and white
coat.” I love the boarder collie
breed and was privileged to have
two wonderful dogs. First came
Smoke, that I got from Duane Fedderson when he lived on the
Brooks place. With the dog by my
side on the back of the four
wheeler, on the tractor or just running along to do chores, we logged
many a mile together and he and
I could sort, move and count 100s
of feeder pigs or butcher hogs in no
time at all. One summer when
Uncle Clint was visiting, he was
going to help me sort the heavy
sows into the barn, I told him to
stand at a certain spot and he didn’t listen too well, but Smoke was
Johnny on the spot and would go
around and herd the sows to me to
be let out or toward the barn. Finally after several attempts, Uncle
Clint threw up his hand and said
“That dog is doing better at helping than I am.” I could only say,
“The dog is listening to me!” I lost
Smoke from strokes. Then came a
red heeler that I soon returned to
her original owner. Next was border collie Chip that came from the
Chamberlain area and after a
month or so, I determined Chip
had very poor eyesight. He was
traded for my final border collie,
Bear. Bear also had some nearsighted problems, but could spot
things off in a distance, so I just
needed to let him know if something was in the way. Bear was my
constant companion, too and a
hard worker. When the pigs were
gone, Bear was sort of out of work.
I advertised him for sale and we
jumped in the 172 Cessna and flew
to Flying Cloud, Minn., where he
met his new owner, Jeff, where his
new job was to keep geese off golf
courses. I told Jeff about the vision
problem and for the most part,
they got along great except when
some geese landed in his yard and
Bear was inside the house looking
out through the picture window –
he hit the window! Jeff enjoyed
Bear’s company for eight years before cancer took him. He called to
tell me about his wonderful time
with Bear. Jeff graduated from
law school, got married, had a set
of twins, he said that Bear herded
his wife and loved the kids. He
said Bear was a priceless member
of their family.
Monday, Don Moody was struggling with his Internet and phone
connection. If you have a smart
phone it has a hot spot and can be
used to run your computer and Internet, but even that was a bit
smarter than he would like. Finally after turning off the computer and the smart phone hot
spot, things were again connected
and working. Tuesday, he found
out the phone company was having issues Monday night and into
Tuesday, but got it fixed and all is
good again.
Tuesday, Cathy Fiedler received
word from her Dad in Billings,
Mont., that her step-mom, Clair,
passed away at their home after a
short illness. The service for her
will be held in May. Our sympathy
to the family in this loss.
Tony Harty has been enjoying
the summer like weather in
Kadoka. He gets the mail every
day, checks in on folks with phone
calls, and visits around with folks
while out and about town. Tony
visited at L.D. and Shirley Hair’s,
Wednesday.
Bill and I were pretty comfortable in Yuma with accommodations at Cousin Mark Mizers’
place, but after exploring the cost
of solar panels, looked around at
the farming of vegetables we could
see from the road and generally
just enjoying comfortable weather,
it was getting time to move on.
Mark and his wife, Gayle, had gotten a bug and were not feeling the
best, but finally good enough that
we visited Wednesday and took in
supper for them. I gathered all the
material together and gave Gayle
a pedicure before supper and she
said that felt pretty darned good.
We were ready to travel Thursday
morning. Lee Vaughan called and
said Death Valley was a blooming
desert, so we decided that would
be where we were headed. We received tempting notes and such
from Cousin Janet and Jim Snow,
trying to entice us to Redding,
Calif., but Bill said some races in
Vegas were going to win out, he
thought.
Robin Gittings returned from
Iowa Wednesday. Wade, Jessica
and Melodie McGruder had supper with George, Sandee and
Robin
Gittings
Wednesday
evening.
Our condolences to Dale Koehn
and family whose father passed
away in Colorado. Dale and Kathy
Brown and other members of the
family went to Colorado.
How fast the kids grow up –
Cathy and Ralph Fiedler’s oldest
granddaughter, Caitlin Klumb,
stopped by their place Wednesday
afternoon to visit them and tell
them her news, she found an
apartment in Spearfish and will be
moving soon. Grandma went
through her things to help set up
her apartment. This will be a real
reality check and budgeting enterprise for Caitlin. Good luck on this
new venture. It was a quiet week
for the Fiedlers because Cathy
was sick with a bad kidney infection, so she has been treating that
with antibiotics and taking it easy.
Sandee Gittings kept an eye appointment in Rapid City Thursday
and had lunch with Roxie Gittings.
Bill and I pulled our house together and were on the road
morning
with
Thursday
Quartzsite in our sights. The Explorer was due for a 20,000 mile oil
change and tire rotation and we
had thought about Parker, Ariz.,
Ford that was celebrating their
100 years in operation, but no
chance to get in there. The next
best place was Blythe, Calif. An
appointment was set up. We got to
Quartzsite and settled in at an RV
park and were out looking around.
There were lots of folks with various things to sell scattered around
the area. It was hard to shop antiques since most of the stuff I saw
I have at home. The good thing
about that was I know it has
value, as if that makes a difference, since most of the things I
saw were overpriced and a lot
looked like junk to me. I guess the
old saying one man’s junk is another’s treasure! As I wandered
aimlessly among the aisles with no
immediate need, it was hard to get
too excited about impulse buying.
Nothing was priced, you had to
ask.
Don Moody has been busy trimming trees that received some
damage from the winds and the
weather has been really nice for
outside projects. Thursday, Don
made a trip to Philip on business
and stopped at the ranch.
Friday, Tony Harty was among
the many who attended the basketball games in Kadoka. There
were four games and Tony enjoyed
watching many of his greatnephews playing. There was also a
benefit bake sale during the game
for Susan Davidson. Tony’s niece,
Coleen
(Herber)
Letellier,
Hewlett, Wyo., bought a pie for
Uncle Tony and delivered it to his
house. Tony enjoyed visiting with
a lot of folks at the games.
Friday morning, Bill and I were
in Blythe, Calif., to get the Explorer serviced. We ventured
around that town and were impressed with the dealership that
took care of us, even though they
were short-handed in the shop. We
had a nice visit with a fellow that
lived in Quartzsite. They were celebrating their 65th anniversary.
They have a son who lives in
Dupree, so were very familiar with
the area since they go visit him in
the summer. Oh oh, we developed
a need – our GPS holder broke. It
beats a map, but I still follow the
Atlas as we travel, but now I had
a specific thing to go looking for at
those junk yards. Also, one of our
jacks is really slow going up and if
only I could find one of those scissor jacks that used to come in cars,
all would be good – so I had a mission. Back in Quartzsite, we spotted a plane and helicopter on a
trailer and lots of old cars. We
drove through first, then decided a
walk was in order, so parked and
wandered through looking at the
cars, which were all for sale. We
visited with the fellow who was
watching the lot. He said all the
cars were owned by the same fellow. The plane and helicopter were
a drawing card to get folks to stop
in. For the condition of the cars
they were terribly over-priced, but
fun to look at anyway.
Ah yes, the diversity of South
Dakota! Cathy Fiedler reported a
nice week in Sturgis with Satur-
7
day being the nicest day, reaching
68˚. It felt like spring! Her bleeding heart plant must think so because it is starting to poke through
the ground and some trees in the
creek are getting buds. They had a
rain shower during the night. Not
enough to measure just enough to
make everything wet. It’s not nice
to fool Mother Nature, so hopefully
the plants and trees hold off a couple of months to avoid sudden
drops in temperature and freezing.
Saturday afternoon, Tony Hart
attended funeral services for
Shorty Ireland at the auditorium.
He had the opportunity to visit
with a lot of the family and folks
there.
Saturday, Don Moody went by
the Black Hills National Cemetery, then on to Deadwood for a little enjoyment.
Bill found car races on television
Saturday, so I ventured out on my
mission to scrounge through all
those things looking for the GPS
holder, which I carried along and
the jack. Success, I spotted the
jack, but no handle at one place. I
got it and searched relentlessly for
the missing handle while the
vender did a little search but came
up empty handed and soon gave
up. After I wasted a couple of
hours scuffing through the dirt
hoping to unearth the missing
handle I went to another place.
This one had a sign “everything
must go.” I asked how soon everything must go, he said if he hits
the mother lode, that would be the
time to get it all gone. It looked
like a front end loader and dump
truck could spend a week getting
it all gone! Anyway, I scrounged
through his treasures and came up
with two handles, one was the
folding one but didn’t look right,
but the other one was perfect. He
held me up for $5 on that handle,
but I got the total jack and handle
for $14 dollars.
Lee Vaughan called me Saturday evening to tell me how great a
flight he had to Mitchell and back
in his little Beachcraft Musketeer.
He went to get daughter Naomi
Terkildsen to do his taxes at the
place she works. He said the trip
home was later than expected and
by the time he arrived Philip Airport it was pitch black with no
moon or stars visible. He tucked
the little plane away, since the air
was a little rougher than he liked
and it was way too black out there
in space.
Wade, Jessica and Melodie McGruder came out Sunday afternoon so Melodie could see the baby
calf that was born while she was
spending a few days with her
Grandpa Randy and Grandma
Brenda McGruder in Lead. They
had supper before returning to
town.
Sunday, Tony Harty attended
church and visited with folks in attendance. He said it rained sometime Saturday night, but because
the rain gauge wasn’t emptied he
wasn’t sure how much rain. I said
I was surprised he hadn’t figure
out how to park beside the sign
where the gauge is and reach out
and empty it so he would know
how much rain fell. Maybe he’ll
get it emptied for the next rain!
Sunday was clean-up time for
Don Moody, Richard Fellows and
nephew Buddy helped with picking up all the branches and such
around the yard and Don made a
trip to the dump to the recycle bins
there. He said the yard looks a
whole lot better.
Sunday, we were on the move
again to Pahrump, Nev. We folded
up and the one stubborn jack got
helped along with that new found
jack, it was up in no time and all
was good. Pahrump here we come.
There were more races on TV, so
about noon Bill pulled over and I
took the wheel. All was good until
I had to apply brakes rather hard,
but even that wasn’t too bad. We
got into Pahrump and the co-pilot
hadn’t found our park for us, so I
pulled off and we made a couple of
calls and got settled into the park
we were in last year. A nice lake,
casino and restaurant. All was
good.
A happy 70th anniversary to Les
and Muree Struble, which is coming up March 5.
Sunday, there is cowboy church
from 9:30 to 10:30 at the Kadoka
City Auditorium preceeding a benefit auction being held for Susan
Davidson with a freewill offering
meal from 11 to 1 and the auction
to follow. If you have anything to
donate you can contact Merry
Willert or Sue or John Kaiser.
Leap year is here. A happy 21st
birthday to Gay Logan, or 84th if
she had a birthday every year.
When your birthday only comes
around every four years, it’s cause
for celebration.
“Make the most of the best and
least of the worst”. Daysies
May you have a most pleasant
week, good calving to the ranchers
and lots of moisture for the farmers. Until next week.
District 27
605-773-3851 [email protected]
Counting Veto Day, there are
only two weeks or 10 days left of
the 2016 legislative session.
Wednesday was Crossover Day
where all the bills and joint resolutions had to be passed through
the house of origin. Things started
to get exciting on Monday. The
House voted to reconsider the half
cent sales tax to increase teacher
pay after it failed last week on a
46 to 23 vote, and on Monday the
House passed it after three legislators switched their votes. Since
Hourse Bill 1182 is a tax, it
needed a two-thirds majority, or
47 votes, to pass.
Republican
Representatives
Scott Craig and Joshua Klumb
had voted against HB1182 and
this time they voted for it. The
pressure and threats were to
Lentsch
departs as
Secretary of
Agriculture
South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Lucas Lentsch has announced his plans to depart the
Department of Agriculture near
the end of March for an opportunity in the private sector.
Lentsch, originally from Marshall County, has served as secretary since April 2013. Prior to his
appointment, he served as
SDDA’s director of agricultural
development.
“Over the past five years, I have
thoroughly enjoyed serving South
Dakota’s farmers, ranchers and
our diverse ag industries,” said
Lentsch. “The opportunity to work
alongside dedicated public servants as well as collaborative
stakeholders has made the experience an opportunity of a lifetime.
I am looking forward to taking on
a challenging leadership role in
the ag sector as well as being more
engaged in our family cattle operation.”
Governor Dennis Daugaard
praised Lentsch for his service.
“Lucas has been an outstanding
leader in the ag community, and I
appreciate his hard work. He has
been instrumental in reorganizing
the department to be more reflective of the dynamic agriculture industry it serves. Lucas is an
effective advocate for agriculture,
and I wish him, Laura and family
well in their future endeavors,”
said Daugaard.
The governor and his leadership
team have begun to identify potential candidates to serve as the
next secretary of agriculture.
much. Craig’s wife is a teacher in
Rapid City and she was bullied by
staff. She had to take days off
work because of it. Klumb, a
young farm boy from south of
Mitchell, was called to the governor’s office prior to the vote. He
was obviously shook to the core
and was unable to keep food down
for several days. Even after those
two legislators switched, it still
won by only 47 votes, because
after Rep. Dennis Feickert figured
out what the excise tax on farm
machinery was going to cost the
agriculture
community
he
switched his vote to be the only
Democrat to vote against it and
HB1182 squeaked through by
only one vote. Another Democrat
wished he had also voted no after
it was too late. Sales and excise
tax is one of the most regressive
taxes there is on the poor of our
state and I plead for other options
to be explored before we agreed to
a sales tax increase, but it to no
avail.
Because of the division on
HB1182, it was a tumultuous
week in the House. The Watertown newspaper said it best in
their Monday edition with the
headline “Gloves come off in SD
House.” Rep. Lee Schoenbeck, a
supporter of HB1182, was expelled from the Republican caucus
for calling Republican leadership
who voted against the bill “clowns,
pond scum, cowards and liars.”
After he was removed from caucus, Schoenbeck threatened to resign from the House on Tuesday,
but his wife may have talked him
out of it. Threats on representatives came at a high cost.
HB1182 was sent to the Senate
Appropriations Committee and
passed out of there on a seven to
two vote, with the only teacher on
the committee voting against it.
HB1182 will now come before the
Senate where its future is in question. Most senators agree that
teachers need to be paid more, but
there is strong disagreement
about whether this money should
come out of the pockets of taxpayers or if there are programs that
should be cut in state government
to fund teacher pay. Currently
there is $425 million in the Education Trust Fund, $150 million
above what is required by law.
With all the contention in
Pierre, most of the legislators are
looking forward to the end of session. Meanwhile, back on the
ranch the heifers are getting close
to calving and the old cows will
start calving soon. The weather
has been so nice that we’re catching spring fever. I’ve been pouring
over the seed catalogs and planning my garden, so I’m ready to
head home too.
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Sports
8
108th Annual …
Philip Firemen’s Dance
Friday, March 18, 2016
Legion Hall in Philip
Tickets: $5.00 Advance • $8.00 at the Door
Scotties beat Kougars
Robyn Jones/Kadoka Press
Philip’s Jace Giannonatti and Cooper West work together in going up to
bring down the ball and the Kadoka ball handler.
The Philip Scotties basketball
team traveled to Kadoka to chal-
lenge the Kougars, Friday, Feb.
26. In their last regular season
match, both the varsity and junior
varsity teams brought home wins.
The varsity game started out
closer than Philip probably preferred. The first quarter ended
with the Scotties trailing by two
points. By halftime, though, Philip
had tied the score 17-17.
The third quarter was a reversal of the first quarter, with Philip
taking the lead by two points. The
final quarter saw more points
made by both teams than is any
previous quarter. Philip managed
to add one more point to its lead.
When the final buzzer sounded,
the Scotties were three points to
the good.
Scoring By Quarters
1
2
3 4
Philip
8 17 23 35
Kadoka
10 17 21 32
Field goals: Philip – 9/41 - 22%
Free throws: Philip – 12/26 - 46%
Three-point goals: Philip – 1/6 - 17%
Philip scorers: Scott Rafter – 16, Dalton
Kinsley – 6, Deontae Thorn – 4, Cooper West
and Chase wright – 3 each
Rebounds: Philip – 35 Leaders: Rafter –
16, Wright – 7, Thorn – 6, Kinsley – 3, Dawson Reedy, West and Garrett Snook – 1 each
Assists: Philip – 7 Leaders: West, Kinsley
and Wright – 2 each, Snook – 1
Steals: Philip – 9 Leaders: Thorn – 3,
West, Kinsley and Wright – 2 each
Turnovers: Philip – 14
Blocks: Philip – 3 Leader: Thorn – 3
Fouls: Philip – 6
Jace Giannonatti
The Philip junior varsity began
their game in the same fashion.
The first quarter saw the Scotties
trailing by two points. Come halftime, Philip had pulled ahead to
hold a two-point lead.
The third quarter saw a variation from the varsity game. Philip
not only held on to the lead, but
expanded it to six points. Philip
exploded in the fourth quarter,
shooting up another 11 points and
squashing Kadoka to sinking just
two points. The win appeared to
be almost easy for the Scotties.
Philip League Bowling
Monday Night Mixed
Kadoka Tree Service ..................24-4
Rockers........................................20-8
Holey Rollers.............................16-12
Badland’s Auto..........................13-15
Petersen’s Variety ....................11-17
Highlights:
Ron Coyle.............3-10 split; 213/597
Trina Brown ..........................198/532
Andrew Reckling...................225/557
Bryan Buxcel.........................221/533
Jerry Mooney ...............................209
Tena Slovek..................................172
Bailey Magstadt...........................440
Clyde Schlim ................................478
Tuesday Night Men
Kennedy Imp ..............................18-6
Scotchman’s ................................15-9
People’s Mkt........................13.5-10.5
Midwest Co-op ....................11.5-12.5
Barr’s Signs...............................11-13
Philip Motor ................................3-21
Highlights:
Todd Radway ..........5-7 split x 2; 196
Cory Boyd .....................................191
Tyler Gartner ........................243/586
Fred Foland..................................226
Wednesday Nite Early
Chiefie’s Chicks ..........................11-5
Amigos & Friends .......................11-5
Moses Bldg Center........................9-7
Splitz Happen ...............................8-8
First National Bank .....................7-9
Highlights:
Diana Stewart..............................194
Marlis Petersen.....................187/494
Lois Porch .............................6-7 split
Kalie Kjerstad ......................2-7 split
Kathy Arthur......................3-10 split
Kathy Gittings......................5-6 split
Cheryl Behrend ....................4-5 split
Thursday Men
O’Connell Const ............................9-3
Coyle’s SuperValu ........................8-4
The Misfits ....................................8-4
The Steakhouse ............................7-5
A&M Laundry...............................6-6
Here for the Beer ..........................4-8
McDonnell Farms .........................3-9
West River Seeds ..........................3-9
Highlights:
Ronnie Coyle 4-5 split; 203 clean/595
Colt Fitzgerald ......................207/590
Stacey Johnston ...........................212
Wendell Buxcel ............................206
Nathan Kjerstad ..........................548
Doug Hauk ...................................201
Brian Pearson.....................3-10 split
Rock ’N Roll Lanes
859-2430 • Philip
Open at 11 a.m.
Monday thru Friday
Scott Rafter
Scoring By Quarters
1
2
3 4
6 13 22 33
Philip
8 11 16 18
Kadoka
Field goals: Philip – 11/27 - 41%
Free throws: Philip – 18/26 - 69%
Three-point goals: Philip – 1/6 - 17%
Philip scorers: Rafter – 10, Clayton Fosheim – 6, Mark Stangle – 5, Wynn Schaack –
4, Jet Jones – 3, West and Braden Puhlman –
2 each, Lane Williams – 1
Rebounds: Philip – 14 Leaders:
Schaack – 4, Coy Kramer and Jones – 2 each,
West, Fosheim, Puhlman, Conner Dekker,
Rafter, Wade Kroetch – 1 each
Assists: Philip – 10 Leaders: West – 4,
Kroetch and Jones – 2 each, Puhlman and
Dekker – 1 each
Steals: Philip – 10 Leaders: West – 3,
Rafter – 2, Kramer, Stangle, Dekker, Kroetch
and Jones – 1 each
Turnovers: Philip – 16
Blocks: Philip – 2 Leaders: Fosheim and
Kroetch – 1 each
Music By:
Twenty One 20
Watch for the
firemen to be
around Philip in
their trucks selling
tickets!
8:00 p.m. to Midnight
Thank you for your support!
Pioneer Review • March 3, 2016
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Lady Scotties end season at districts
The Philip Lady Scotties ended
their 2015-2016 season with their
second match of the District 14B
girls’s basketball tournament and
a squeakingly close loss to the
New Underwood Lady Tigers.
The Scotties had earlier decimated the Edgemont Moguls 5010. The same evening at the South
Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, the Oelrichs
Lady Tigers defeated the Rapid
City Christian Comets, 45-29.
Tuesday, Feb. 23, Philip faced the
New Underwood Tigers and Oelrichs faced the Wall Eagles.
In the Philip versus New Underwood game, the Lady Scotties
started out strong. They led at the
end of the first quarter by six
points, almost doubling the New
Underwood score.
The second quarter saw a narrowing of that lead, but only by
the equivalent of one field goal.
The Scotties went into halftime
holding a four-point lead.
The third quarter, though,
added an audience-thrilling competitiveness. The advantage held
by the Scotties diminished to only
two points. The fourth quarter
was even more electrifying. As the
final buzzer neared, Philip fought
for even a one-point lead. With
just seconds remaining in the
game, the Tigers sank a basket to
take over the lead. No time remained for the Lady Scotties to retaliate, and the game fell away
from Philip, thus ending the season for the Lady Scotties.
“I just want to start off by
telling the girls how very proud of
all of them I am,” said Philip girls’
basketball head coach Tayta
West. “We have a great bunch of
girls who work hard and give it
their all. We played some tough
competition this year. Along with
our usual regular scheduled
games, we also added Sully Buttes
and Ethan to our schedule, who
are both ranked in the state.
These were lesson-learning games
for sure, not only for the players
but for the coaches.
“We started off this season with
only a few of the girls really having varsity experience, and by the
end we had a whole team putting
time and experience on the floor,
which is exactly what we wanted.
“Our loss last night wasn't how
we wanted to end our season, but
we will take the lessons we've
learned and move forward to a
bigger and brighter future for this
group of athletes. I want to wish
the seniors, Ellie Coyle and Libbi
Koester, all the best in their future endeavors and let them know
they will be missed. I would also
like to thank our community for
all the support and encouragement of this great bunch of girls,”
concluded West.
Assistant girls’ basketball coach
Pat Seager, added, “It was truly a
privilege and a treat to work with
a group of young ladies who gave
it their all, all the time. I think we
call that heart in the coaching
business.”
Scoring By Quarters
1
2
3 4
Philip
13 22 27 35
New Underwood 7 18 25 37
Field goals: Philip – 11/47 23% New Underwood – 14/32 44%
Free throws: Philip – 12/15 80% New Underwood – 9/19 - 47%
Three-point goals: Philip – 1/8
- 13% New Underwood – 0/2
Philip scorers: Cylver Lurz –
12, Tia Guptill – 9, Ellie Coyle,
Cappie West and Shay Hand – 4
each, Jada Jones– 2
Rebounds: Philip – 16 New
Underwood – 19 Philip leaders:
Lurz – 7, Guptill – 5, Coyle – 2,
Kaitlyn Fosheim and West – 1
each
Assists: Philip – 5 Leaders:
Guptill – 4, Jones – 1
Steals: Philip – 12 Leaders:
Guptill – 4, Jones – 3, Hand – 2,
Coyle, Fosheim and West – 1 each
Turnovers: Philip – 17 New
Underwood – 14
Blocks: Philip – 2 New Underwood – 2 Philip leader: Lurz – 2
Fouls: Philip – 20 New Underwood – 14 Fouled out: Philip’s
Coyle
On Thursday, Feb. 25, Wall defeated New Underwood, 39-23.
The Region 7B match between
District 14B champion, Wall, and
the District 13B champion, Jones
County, was Tuesday, March 1, in
Philip. The 2016 State B Girls’
Basketball Tournament is Feb.
10-12 in Huron.
The District 14B boys’ basketball tournament began Monday,
Feb. 29.
For the Philip Scotties, who won
their match against the Edgemont
Moguls, the tournament will continue. The next game for Philip is
Thursday March 3. If they win
that, the championship match is
Friday, March 4. If Philip goes on,
the Region 7B match between the
District 14B champion team and
the District 13B champion team is
Tuesday, March 8, in Wall, starting at 6:00 p.m.
In the Edgemont win, Philip
controlled a fair lead of nine
points by halftime. In the third
quarter, the Scotties had increased their advantage to 11
points. The fourth quarter blew
apart, with Philip gaining another
20 points and winning by 14.
Scoring By Quarters
1
2
3 4
Philip
N/A 26 38 58
N/A 17 27 44
Edgemont
Field goals: Philip – tried 35
Free throws: Philip – N/A
Three-point goals: Philip –
tried 8
Philip scorers: Scott Rafter –
15, Chase Wright – 13, Dalton
Kinsley – 11, Deontae Thorn – 8,
Dawson reedy – 4, Clayton Fosheim – 1
Rebounds: Philip – 19 Leaders: Thorn – 5, Kinsley – 4, Wright
and Rafter – 3 each, Cooper West
and Jace Giannonatti – 2 each
Assists: Philip – 17 Leaders:
Reedy – 7, Thorn – 4, Wright – 2,
Garrett Snook, Kinsley, Rafter
and Giannonatti – 1 each
Steals: Philip – 14 Leaders:
Rafter – 4, Thorn and Wright – 3
each, Reedy – 2, Fosheim and
Kinsley – 1 each
Turnovers: Philip – 20
Blocks: Philip – 1 Leader:
Kinsley – 1
balanced budget amendment to
our state constitution.
In large part, the upgrade is a
result of our budgetary practices.
In 2011, we dealt with a structural deficit without raising taxes
or spending reserve funds. Each
year thereafter, we have continued that stewardship by projecting our revenues and expenses
with caution, so if we err, we err
on the side of a surplus not a
deficit. In 2014, after receiving an
unexpected windfall, we used the
money to retire bonds early and to
pay cash for our new veterans’
home rather than borrowing.
These practices, combined with
high reserve levels, low debt and
zero unfunded pension liability,
led Moody’s to award South
Dakota the highest credit rating.
This upgrade is not just a symbolic victory for South Dakota.
There are tangible benefits flowing from an upgrade. Although
our constitution prohibits debt,
the South Dakota Building Authority and the vocational education program within the South
Dakota Health Education Facilities Authority borrow to finance
public construction projects like
state park improvements and public university dormitories. The upgrades from Standard & Poor’s
and Moody’s not only give the financial markets affirmation of our
state’s exceptional credit worthiness, but also save substantial
amounts in future interest payments. That means our AAA and
Aa1 ratings will bring savings for
universities, state parks and, ultimately, taxpayers.
As the nation and some states
have experienced downgrades,
South Dakota’s rating increases
are indications that we are on the
right track. We do not spend
money we do not have. We keep
our budget in structural balance.
We are frugal and seize opportunities to spend in the short term
where it can lead to savings, efficiencies or better government in
the long term.
We work hard to keep our state
on a firm financial footing, and
this is the latest example of how
that stewardship is paying dividends.
Scotties win first district match
Dennis Daugaard
Governor of South Dakota
S.D. Gets Highest Rating
Possible From Moody’s
On Friday, Feb. 19, we learned
Moody’s has upgraded South
Dakota’s lease-revenue bond rating to Aa1. This is great news for
South Dakota. Aa1 is the highest
rating South Dakota can receive
from Moody’s. It is equivalent to
the AAA rating we received from
Standard & Poor’s last spring.
It took persistent effort for our
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tenant Governor Matt Michels
and Jason Dilges, our state’s chief
financial officer, met four times
with Moody’s officials, in Pierre
and in New York, to discuss South
Dakota’s rating. Following their
first meeting in 2014, we adopted
a number of new financial practices. These included annually issuing a debt affordability report, a
long term financial plan and a
capital expenditure plan, to accompany the voters’ approval of a
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Sports
March 3, 2016 • Pioneer Review
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Johnson champion, team third in state
Deb Smith
State B Wrestling Tournament’s third place team for 2016 is the Philip Area/Badlands Brawlers. Placing in the top eight were Rance Johnson, first, Nick
Donnelly, second, Grady Carley, third, Hunter Peterson and Jadyn Coller, fourth, and Reece Heltzel, seventh.
Nick Donnelly had a valiant fight with Blake Bietz, Parkston, in the championship match. The two were so close,
they changed leads during the match, with Bietz gaining two with just seconds left.
Golden West open house – Fiber to Home
Golden West Telecommunications will work on its
Fiber to the Home (FTTH) project in the towns of
Philip and Midland this year.
Fiber optic technology, which uses light instead of
electricity to transmit information, will provide customers with faster, more reliable internet speeds and
a host of new products in the future.
Denny Law, Golden West general manager, said,
“Fiber optic technology is important for the future of
our customers. We know that strong, reliable services, especially high speed Internet, are more vital
than ever to helping customers and their communities thrive.”
In preparation of the project, Golden West invites
all Philip and Midland area residents to an open
house at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at the Philip
Ambulance Service building in Philip. The event will
include a discussion about how and where the fiber
will be constructed, and provide an overview of fiber
optic benefits. Refreshments will be served and attendees will have a chance to win $100.
The next Philip area community blood drive is
Tuesday, March 8, from 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the
Philip High School fine arts building. This blood
drive is sponsored by the Tea Timers. To schedule
and appointment or for more information, call Anita
Peterson at 859-2304 or United Blood Services at
605-342-8585 or www.bloodhero.com (enter code:
philip).
Warmer weather and longer days mean a call for
an ample blood supply. Days get longer and activities
increase. “Giving blood during springtime can be a
great tradition, and it is a gift that the recipient will
always remember,” said Brittany Sigel, donor recruitment manager at Rapid City’s United Blood
Services.
By giving blood, a donor helps replenish a community resource used by a neighbor, relative or friend.
Blood can be stored for only 42 days, so a continual
fresh supply is crucial. Anyone may need blood at
any time. In the event of an accident, serious illness
or surgery, an adequate blood supply will make the
difference between life and death.
With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test and earn points in United Blood Services’ “Hero in Me” rewards program. Volunteer blood
donors must be at least 16 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22
and younger, and donors who are 16 years old must
have signed permission from a parent or guardian.
For more information, visit www.unitedbloodservices.org.
United Blood Services of the Dakotas has offices in
Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, N.D. and in Aberdeen,
Mitchell and Rapid City, collecting more than
125,000 blood products each year to help save the
lives of patients in 93 area hospitals. Each center
serves as their community’s only non-profit blood
provider, and together they are part of the national
United Blood Services network, which helps save and
sustain the lives of patients in 18 states.
Blood drive set for March 8
Of the 12 Philip Area grapplers
who qualified for the State B
Wrestling Tournament, one came
out on top – Rance Johnson.
Five others placed in the top
eight spots, Nick Donnelly
claimed second, Grady Carley
placed third, Jadyn Coller and
Hunter Peterson were fourth and
Reece Heltzel took seventh.
The team switched leads with
Canton throughout most of the
tournament, settling in second before the championship rounds.
Parkston snuck in about mid-way
through those and took the second
place seat. There were 49 teams
represented at the State B tournament.
This year the State A and State
B tournaments were both at the
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in
Rapid City Feb. 26-27.
Team scores for State B were
Canton (12 wrestlers) – 148, Parkston (6) – 117.5, Philip Area (12) –
114, Beresford (8) – 91.5, Stanley
County (8) – 87, McCook Central/Montrose (8) – 78, Bon
Homme/Scotland (7) – 76.5,
Burke/Gregory (7) – 74, Webster
Area (8) – 67.5, Tri-Valley (5) – 64,
Wolsey-Wessington (4) – 63.5,
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Clark/Willow Lake (5) – 54, Lemmon/McIntosh (4) – 52, Elk Point/
Jefferson (5) – 45, Kimball/White
Lake/Platte-Geddes (7) – 42, Potter County (5) – 40, Mt Vernon/
Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney (4) –
36, Miller/Highmore-Harrold (4) –
35, Winner Area (8) – 34, Sisseton
(10) – 32, Hot Springs (3) – 28,
Flandreau (4) and Wagner (4) –
27, Newell (2) – 23.5, Andes Central (1) – 22, Howard (5) – 20,
Parker (4) – 19, Mobridge-Pollock
(6) – 18, Deuel (3) and Redfield/
Doland (7) – 17, Kingsbury
County (1) – 16, Faulkton Area (5)
and Groton Area (2) – 15, Bennett
County (5) – 13, Lead-Deadwood
(2) and Warner/Northwestern
(2) – 9, Garretson (4) and Harding
County (2) – 8, Marion/Freeman
(1) and Sunshine Bible Academy
(2) – 7, Custer (5) – 5, Britton/
Hecla (2) and Wessington Springs/
Woonsocket (2) – 4, Lyman (2) and
Sioux Valley (5) – 3, St. Thomas
More (1) and Tiospa Zina (1) – 2,
Sully Buttes (2) – 1, Hill City (2) –
0.
106 lbs: Jayden Coller 4th
record 29-12
•Dec. Wyatt Turnquist (WIN) 9-2
•Fall Haydn Gilberston (KC) 3:28
New retirement design signed into law
Governor Dennis Daugaard has signed into law
Senate Bill 13, establishing a new retirement benefit
structure for future public employees who are members of the S.D. Retirement System.
At its December board meeting, the SDRS Board
of Trustees unanimously approved a new retirement
design for new public employees who begin work
after June 30, 2017. The reforms received unanimous
approval from both the state House and Senate.
The new design accommodates longer life expectancies, adds variable hybrid benefits and eliminates inequitable subsidies. Those who fall under the
new design will not be subsidizing members of the
current design. Both designs will be self-sustaining.
The changes will not affect current employees and
those already retired, and do not require additional
contributions from employees or employers.
Daugaard also signed the following bills into law,
as of Feb. 26.
House Bill 1010 – revises certain provisions relating to the development of park and recreational improvements on lands leased to the Department of
Game, Fish and Parks.
HB1013 – revises certain provisions regarding alternative instruction achievement tests for children
excused from school attendance.
HB1014 – authorizes the sale of certain surplus
real estate and provides for the deposit of the proceeds.
HB1059 – revises provisions related to the garnishment of debts and property.
HB1081 – makes an appropriation to fund tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, revises the income eligibility requirements for
property and sales tax refunds, and declares an
emergency.
HB1082 – codifies the list of navigable streams requiring gates.
HB1087 – repeals the requirement of a certain
public election notice.
FAMILY READY HOME FOR SALE IN PHILIP
The Safety Zone Calf Catchers
are here and are ready to sell!!!!
Rance Johnson, Philip Area’s 160
pound weight class wrestler, is the
State B Wrestling Tournament
champion.
•Maj. Dec. to Trevor Klinnert (TV) 19
•Fall Dane Christopherson (SIS)
1:53
•Dec. to Gilbertson 4-6
113 lbs: Cash Wilson
record 30-11
•Sud. Vic -1 to Wyatt Stevens (WSW)
8-13
•Tech. fall Keanan Pikarski (SIS) 194 (4:41)
•Dec. to Scott Peterson (CAN) 3-4
120 lbs: Reese Heltzel 7th
record 32-17
•Maj. Dec. to Chase Andersen (PKR)
4-13
•Fall Jackson Nockels (KWLPG)
1:18
•Dec. Trevor Peters (WIN) 9-2
•Dec. to Carsten McNeil (RED) 0-4
•Fall Chayce Schleuter (GAR) 4:20
126 lbs: Hunter Peterson 4th
record 39-10
•Fall Fin Hanson (B/G) 0:48
•Dec. Josh Weisbrod (CWL) 8-2
•Dec. to Stas Sutera (CAN) 5-6
•Dec. Dalton Bodewitz M/F) 9-5
•Maj. Dec. to Weisbrod 3-12
132 lbs: Pedro Dennis
record 30-16
•Fall Hunter Wright (RED) 3:30
•Maj. Dec. to Connor Bertsch (MHH)
1-10
•Maj. Dec. to Cade Shoemaker
(WEB) 2-14
145 lbs: Keagan Fitch
record 23-11
•Dec. to Mitch Kramer (HOW) 8-11
•Dec. to Alex Daum (KWLPG) 1-3
152 lbs: Nick Donnelly 2nd
record 41-5
•Fall Zach Rucktaeschel (WEB) 1:16
•Maj. Dec. Jeremiah Beck (B/G) 14-4
•Dec. Wyatt Burke (CWL) 5-2
•Dec. to Blake Bietz (PKST) 5-7
160 lbs: Rance Johnson 1st
record 43-2
•Fall Alex Martinez (PC) 3:44
•Tech Fall. Chris VanHuevelen
(SBA) 21-6 (4:00)
•Dec. Lucas Bietz (PKST) 12-6
•Dec. Noah Beck (B/G) 4-0
182 lbs: Blake Crowser
record 29-13
•Maj. Dec. Jed Konechne (SBA) 10-2
•Dec. to Devin Stork (CAN) 12-11
•Dec. to Cole Schelske (LYM) 0-1
195 lbs: Grady Carley 3rd
record 21-4
•Dec. Carter Kennedy (BER) 3-0
•Fall to Jesse Hastings (MVPC) 0:31
•Fall Travis Hill (SB) 2:50
•Dec. Jayden Schroeder (WIN) 5-1
•Dec. Jaydn Broughton (CAN) 8-3
•Dec. Evan Kizer (HOW) 3-2
220 lbs: Jory Rodgers
record 21-23
•Fall to Dylan Hines (WW) 2:57
•Fall Silas Larsen (SV) 2:36
•Maj. Dec. to Kreg Kepplinger (BHS)
1-10
285 lbs: Geoffrey DeVries
record 17-18
•Fall to Conor Hoy (BER) 1:33
•Ult. Tie Bkr Chase Sigdestad
(WEB) 3-2
•Fall to Jordan VanHout (MCM) 0:30
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HB1089 – revises provisions for accumulation of
funds for certain municipal enterprises.
HB1098 – revises certain provisions regarding the
exemption of motor vehicles from the motor vehicle
excise tax.
HB1105 – gives the court discretion to grant a continuance of a protection order in certain situations.
HB1113 – exempts from the excise tax on motor
vehicles the transfer of motor vehicles to a nonprofit
organization under certain conditions.
HB1150 – revises certain provisions concerning
the property tax exemption provided to local industrial development corporations.
HB1170 – makes an appropriation to reimburse
certain eligible health care professionals who have
complied with the requirements of the rural health
care facility recruitment assistance program and declares an emergency.
SB7 – revises the composition of the state trunk
highway.
SB12 – authorizes the Board of Regents to sell certain extraneous real property in Brookings County
and to deposit the proceeds with the state treasurer
to be credited to a fund designated as the real property acquisition and capital improvement fund for
South Dakota State University.
SB15 – revises certain provisions concerning the
membership of the South Dakota Investment Council.
SB27 – revises certain personnel requirements for
ambulance services and repeals the hardship exemption.
SB28 – requires meningococcal immunization for
school entry.
SB85 – revises certain provisions regarding motorcycle license plates.
SB103 – authorizes the Board of Regents to transfer certain real property to South Dakota State University Growth Partnership, Ltd. for research park
purposes.
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Internship
program
gains more
students
Nancy Haigh photos
Libbi Koester prepares wax for a customer’s appointment at One Fine Day.
Chase Studer is being mentored by Sheriff Fred Koester as part of the Internship program.
Mandy Burns works with this second grade student during her school to
work hour.
Jada Theye reviews a parts order at Philip Motor, Inc. She likes vehicles,
so this is a good fit for her in the Internship program.
by Nancy Haigh
Part 1 of a 3 part series
With the spring semester, additional junior and senior students
are able to participate in the Internship program through Philip
High School; also students may
switch their place of work to gain
experience in another field.
This spring 11 more have joined
the program, two have switched
sites and three stayed with the
same position. The students can go
to their work site during a period
they are not in class.
Senior Libbi Koester selected One
Fine Day. Lois Porch and Jen
Hulm are her mentors as she
learns more about cosmetology.
Koester noted she has been interested in cosmetology for a while
and wanted to learn if it is a career
option for her.
“I love working at One Fine
Day,” said Koester. “I like working
with Lois and Jen.” She wants to
get the most out of the experience
that she can.
Koester said if anyone is interested in learning more about the
cosmetology field, she recommends
working at One Fine Day.
Chase Studer is working under
the mentorship of Haakon County
Sheriff Fred Koester.
“I chose it because I’m considering a career in law enforcement,”
he said. He also wants to learn
more about the profession in general.
“So far the experience has given
me so much useful knowledge
about the occupation and I’m really
enjoying my time there,” said
Studer.
What he enjoys the most is going
out on patrol, as it is exciting. He
was surprised to learn that it is not
an eight-hour job, that an officer
may have to work a 12-hour shift.
The senior said the internship
provides real world experience and
responsibility for the students and
he recommends that others take
the opportunity.
Working with Philip’s second
grade teacher Ella Smith is Philip
High School junior Mandy Burns.
Burns said, “I enjoy starting my
morning off learning new things
from the kids.” She noted that she
chose the second grade because
“kids are very entertaining and you
never know what they are going to
say.”
Burns was surprised by how
much elementary teachers actually
have to do. She has enjoyed the experience and recommends future
juniors and seniors take advantage
of the program.
Jada Theye chose Philip Motor,
Inc. with Craig Burns as mentor.
She likes vehicles and wants to
possibly be an auto body technician. “So being around vehicles is a
great experience,” she said.
How many different job positions
there are in a car dealership surprised Theye. Her favorite job duties are filling oil and rearranging
the parts supply.
Theye, a junior, said it has been
a great learning experience and
recommends Philip Motor if a student has an interest in vehicles.
Physical education aide is what
Sam Schofield, a PHS junior, chose
for the Internship program. PHS’s
Matt Donnelly is her mentor.
“I chose this job because I love
younger kids, along with exercise.
I want to work with younger kids
when I grow up; the exercise was a
bonus,” she said.
There’s never a dull moment
Schofield said. And the experience
has been amazing. Her favorite aspect is seeing the kids enjoy exercise.
Schofield is happy that the
school offers this program, “It gives
you an amazing opportunity to figure out what you do and don’t want
to do when you grow up.”
So far there have been no surprises, but, “Who knows, I teach
first through fourth graders; anything can happen,” she said.
Pioneer Review • March 3, 2016
Bake/Take Day, March 26
For its annual Bake and Take
Day, this year March 26, the
South Dakota Wheat Commission
invites bakers of all ages to slow
down, relax and embrace community spirit by baking goodies and
sharing them with friends, neighbors or folks who may not be able
to bake themselves.
Contestants who write in to tell
about their Bake and Take activity will be entered into a random
drawing for $50 cash in one of four
categories. Participants must indicate a category – youth individual (four to 17 years old), youth
group, adult individual (18 plus),
or adult group – on the entry form.
If no category is given, the entry
will be placed in the category that
most fits the information. All eligible entries collected via email
and United States mail by April
15 will be included in the drawing.
"Bake and Take Day has a long
tradition in South Dakota as an
activity designed to educate consumers in the importance of home
baking and wheat foods consumption," said Caren Assman, for
SDWC. "The personal visit to
members of the community is as
rewarding and important as the
baked goods you take them."
Send a summary of your activity to the South Dakota Wheat
Commission, Box 549, Pierre, SD
57501 or email it to [email protected]. Include any community service aspects, and any
comments regarding how the activity strengthened the bonds between individuals. Photos are
welcome.
Participants may get free recipe
pamphlets by sending their name,
complete mailing address and the
number of recipe brochures
needed by emailing [email protected]. Anyone who bakes and
takes a wheat product is eligible
for the contest.
The featured recipe this year is
English lemon cookies. It is not
necessary to use the recipes provided, but if participants would
like copies of the recipe to accompany their baked goods, request
copies from the S.D. Wheat Commission.
White Whole Wheat Muffins
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Regional
Friday, March 11 • Noon – 6 p.m. (MT)
Philip School Fine Arts Building
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Sam Schofield directs this class of elementary students in calisthenics as part of her school to work class.
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk, 2%
2 cups whole wheat flour *
Preheat oven to 400°F. Have ingredients at room temperature.
Line the muffin tin using paper
baking cups or use cooking spray
to coat the bottom of the muffin
tin. With electric mixer; cream
margarine, granulated sugar,
brown sugar and baking soda together, scraping bowl with spatula. Use a fork to beat together
the egg and vanilla in a small
bowl, then add to creamed mixture. Beat until light and fluffy.
Add the milk to the creamed mixture. Gradually add the whole
wheat flour and lightly stir the ingredients together so dry ingredients are barely moistened. Over
mixing will make the muffins
tough with tunnels. Fill muffin
tins 2/3 full and bake 15 to 17
minutes or until browned and
done. Remove from muffin tin and
cool on wire rack.
School & Sports
March 3, 2016 • Pioneer Review
Fitness is Fun school assembly
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A cooperation band helps keep the group doing the same things at the same time, following the directions of
the designated leader.
by Del Bartels
Greg Kaler led a Fitness is Fun
school assembly, Tuesday, Feb.
23, for mostly elementary students. Before he was done, high
school students and instructors
were participating.
While constantly professing
healthy eating habits and exercise, this 60-year-old kept volunteers jumping, throwing, kicking,
bouncing and dancing. Under the
Kroetch voted
coach of year
Coach Ralph Kroetch has been
selected by his peers in the South
Dakota High School Coaches Association as the 2015 coach of the
year for girls’ cross country.
The announcement originated
from Jim Dorman, Sioux Falls, executive director of SDHSCA. An
award luncheon is scheduled during the summer coaches’ clinic in
Mitchell, Tuesday, July 12. At the
presentation, Kroetch’s biography
will be read. He will also receive a
commemorative ring. During the
presentation, Kroetch is expected
to give a comment concerning the
award.
“As I always say, any recognition a coach receives is earned by
the student/athletes current and
past, the parents who back the
students, school, community and
coach. Thank you each and every
one of you for all you do for this little program. You have created
statewide Scottie honor and recognition with your actions,” stated
Kroetch.
“Recognition by one’s piers,
voted on by the high school
coaches of South Dakota, is an
honor awarded the coach. In reality it is earned by the student/athletes – aka Scotties. Thanks kids,”
said coach Ralph Kroetch.
Along with Kroetch being selected for girls’ cross country, Tom
Brantner, James Valley Christian, was honored for boys’ cross
country. Dan Aaker, Winner, was
honored for football. Jean Benson,
Chester, was voted in as volleyball
coach of the year. Kay VanderVorst, Herreid-Selby Area was selected for cheer.
Gymnastics at
region and state
The Wall/KadokaArea/Philip
gymnastics team finished its
2015-2016 season after sending
three members to the State Gymnastics Meet in Brookings, Feb.
12-13.
The Region 2A meet was in
Wagner, Feb. 5. At regions, the
Wall/KadokaArea/Philip
team
took seventh place with a total
score of 114.550. The top 20 individual placers earned the right to
advance to the state competition.
In region bars, Abby Moon
earned 14th place with a score of
7.050, Anna Belle McIlravy – 18th
place with 6.825, Jerica Coller –
23rd 6.625, Elle Moon – 24th
6.525, and Jaisa Snyder – 31st
5.200
In region beam, A. Moon – 15th
6.975, Coller – 25th 6.425, E.
Moon – 32nd 5.675, McIlravy –
37th 5.375, Snyder – 38th 4.925,
and Karlee Dartt – 39th 4.025.
In region floor exercises, A.
Moon – 21st 7.975, Coller – 22nd
7.900, McIlravy – 32nd 7.425, E.
Moon – 33rd 7.250, Snyder – 34th
7.150, and Lilly Wagner – 38th
6.875.
In region vault, Coller – 15th
8.250, McIlravy – 18th 8.200, A.
Moon – 22nd 8.050, E. Moon –
23rd 8.025, Snyder – 34th 7.625,
and Wagner – 34th 7.625.
In region all around, A. Moon –
14th 30.050, Coller – 20th 29.200,
McIlravy – 24th 27.825, E. Moon –
25th 27.475, and Snyder 29th
24.900.
At the state meet, the top 25
placers earn medals. The four
Wall/KadokaArea/Philip participants earned 16.700 total for 13th
place. They earned a score of
16.700 in vault, 14.175 in bars,
and 6.850 on beam.
In state bars, McIlravy earned
34th place with a score of 7.175. A.
Moon took 37th with 7.000.
In state beam, A. Moon came
Anna Belle McIlravy
away with 36th and 6.850.
In state vault, McIlravy missed
a state medal by one place, earning 26th with a score of 8.400.
Coller took 34th with 8.300.
heading of Dakota Assemblies, he
travels from school to school entertaining and teaching his “three
‘Bs’.” Be kind to everyone. Be
healthy. Be active.
“Being nice to others makes you
happy,” said Kaler. He believes
everybody on the earth is equal,
but we are also individuals.
Everyone is a star.
Kaler plans to live to 100. “The
food and drink you put in your
body will determine how long you
live,” said Kaler. “You are what
you eat, and if you eat junk food
then what does that make you?”
Doing what he does, he has
worked with some of the best nutrition doctors in the country.
Be active. Your heart is the
most important muscle in your
body. Accompanied by high-paced
music, he illustrated being active
by using simple items he discovered while visiting China. Juggling one stick with two others,
called “crystal sticks, jumble
sticks or whatever,” is used for
eye-hand coordination, but it involves the entire body. He also
uses a huge yo-yo that looks like
two bowls stuck bottom-to-bottom
and a thin rope.
Kaler encouraged student volunteers to bounce a “big beautiful
blue blob.” The audience ducked
soft, three-armed boomerangs as
This young volunteer gleefully
caught the triangular boomarang
as it swooped over her head.
he swooped them around the gymnasium. Individuals twirled long
ribbons from an end of a stick, others tried their skill at badminton,
while others tried playing hacky
sack. A small group of students
joined him in working out around
a cooperation band, a huge
springy band that helps everyone
do the same motions at the same
time as the leader. Any exercise is
good, “Just do it,” said Kaler.
He ended his presentation with
most of the audience joining him
in a huge dance, “a good old fashioned sock hop.”
The next Dakota Assemblies
presentation, with Louie Reshow,
is scheduled for the Philip elementary April 18. Such presentations
are open for the public.
Del Bartels
Greg Kaler gets this volunteer involved in throwing and catching a big
beautiful blue blob. Any exercise will do. “Just do it,” said Kaler.
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School Land
Lease Auction
A school land lease auction will be held in
Haakon County Courthouse, in Philip,
SD, on March 14, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
(MT) the following tracts:
36
006N
18E
W2
A list of tracts available for lease may be
obtained at the Haakon County Auditor’s
Office, by visiting sdpubliclands.com, or
by contacting Mike Cornelison, Office of
School & Public Lands, 500 E Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501-5070 or phone
(605) 773-4172.
Disabled individuals needing assistance
should contact the Office of School and
Public Lands at least 48 hours in advance
of the auction to make any necessary
arrangements.
[Publ. Feb. 18, 25, March 3 & 10, 2016,
at the total approximate cost of $31.92]
Public Notices
NOTICE OF MEETING
OF BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION
CITY OF PHILIP, SD
SDCL 10-11-13
Notice is hereby given that the governing
body, sitting as a Review Board of the
City of Philip, Haakon County, South
Dakota, will meet in the Commissioner’s
Room, located at 140 S. Howard Ave.,
Haakon Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor, in
said taxing jurisdiction on Monday, March
21, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of
reviewing and correcting the assessment
of said taxing jurisdiction for the year
2016.
All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment are required
to submit “Written Objections to Real
Property Assessment”, (Form PT 17).
These written objections must be filed
with the City Finance Officer, acting as
the clerk of the local board, no later than
March 17, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Any interested persons are invited to attend this
meeting.
Monna Van Lint,
Finance Officer
Moenville
[Published March 3 & 10, 2016, at the
total approximate cost of $22.75]
Leanne Neuhauser | 567-3325
Greetings from cold, snow covered northeast Haakon County! It
looks like winter’s here again. We
had temperatures in the 70s Saturday and yesterday we received six
inches of heavy snow. One thing is
for sure, South Dakota weather is
seldom boring. Actually, 70˚ at the
end of February is really too warm
and we can certainly use the moisture in this snow. I need to keep reminding myself that it is only the
first of March and we'll probably
have plenty of winter before spring
is really here to stay.
As confusing as this weather is to
me, think of how the cattle must
feel. They still have their winter
coats, which is probably fine for
today, but I bet they were plenty
warm Saturday. And the newborn
baby calves are just trying to get acclimated – I'm hoping their mamas
find a nice pile of straw for them.
I think the plants in the flower
garden are probably confused as
well. Since it was such a nice day
Saturday, I spent a good part of the
day working in the yard, cleaning
up flowerbeds and raking up
leaves. The plants in the flowerbed
on the south side of the house are
all up – tulips, daffodils, sedum,
iris, lilies, etc. Even the tulips in
the shade on the west side of the
lawn are up, and they were still
under a snow bank about a week
ago! Now they are under a snow
bank again, although the snow
should be gone later this week. I
was so excited to finally have the
snow gone under the clothes line, I
was looking forward to hanging the
bedding out to dry. Oh well, I can
wait a few more days, I guess. But
there is really nothing better, in my
opinion, than fresh crisp sheets
that have been dried on the clothesline. They smell so wonderful!
Yesterday (Monday) didn't start
off so well for me and it was all because of a machine that didn't work
the way it was supposed to – one of
my major pet peeves. The ice maker
in our refrigerator wasn't working,
which was a frustration. Some-
Notice of
Cancellation of
School Election
HAAKON SCHOOL DISTRICT 27-1
Notice is hereby given that no School
Election will be held on the 12th day of
April, 2016, in Philip, South Dakota.
The election for which public notice was
given has been cancelled because the
following individuals have filed certificates
of nomination in the office of the Business
Manager for the positions to be filled:
Bradly Kuchenbecker,
Three (3) Year Term
Doug Thorson,
Three (3) Year Term
Because each of the candidates is unopposed, certificates of election will be issued in the same manner as to
successful candidates after the election.
Dated this 29th day of February, 2016.
Britni Ross
Business Manager
[Published March 3, 2016, at the total approximate cost of $12.64]
times, I can fix it by using a hair
dryer, but not this time. So, then I
unloaded the freezer section (it
needed to be cleaned anyway) and
I tried to figure out just what the
problem was. Again, no luck. So, I
pulled out the refrigerator to investigate further. I needed to clean behind the fridge anyway, so that was
a plus. I still couldn't find what the
problem was. Unfortunately, after
I pushed the refrigerator back,
water began leaking. Randy came
to the rescue and fixed the leak, but
the ice maker still doesn't work.
Thankfully, we have a commercial
ice maker in the basement, so I still
have access to ice, although it is a
noisy contraption. All in all, the
fridge still keeps things cold, I still
have ice, the freezer section is clean
and the area behind the fridge is
clean. I just need to be grateful
rather than frustrated, I guess. I
may have to invest in a new ice
maker before summer, though. I
probably brought this bad luck on
myself. Just the other day, I was
telling someone how much I disliked the style of our refrigerator
and how it seems that when you
dislike something it just keeps running forever, so it doesn't make
sense to replace it…karma. Oh
well, if that is the worst thing that
happens this week, we'll be very
fortunate!
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On to the news. I was gone last
week, so I was intending to compile
two weeks worth of news. But as I
was contacting our neighbors, it
seems that a lot of folks have been
staying close to home taking care of
livestock. And some folks are gone,
having a last little getaway before
their calving duties start.
First of all, congratulations to
T.J. and Jeanine Gabriel. They
held their annual bull sale last
week and it sounds like the bulls
sold very well. That is a testament
to their hard work and the quality
of their bulls. Keep up the good
work!
Nels and Dorothy Paulson were
in town Feb. 16 for eye appointments (good news there) and again
on the 26th for their income tax appointment. Sunday, the 21st,
Dorothy attended cowboy church at
Hayes in the morning and she attended Deep Creek Church in the
afternoon. Dorothy said the thermometer at their house reached 73˚
Saturday, Feb. 27.
Lola and Duane Roseth attended
the EMT/fireman's banquet in Midland a week ago. Entertainment for
the event was a display of iron
sculptures and metal art by Clint
Saucerman. Lola said the work is
very impressive and creative. A
week ago Sunday, Lola helped host
a gathering at Deep Creek School
for the newlyweds in our community – Cole and Vickie Briggs and
Ed and Beth Briggs. There was a
good crowd on hand for visiting and
card playing. Lola attended cowboy
church at Hayes on the 21st, also.
Last Friday, Duane helped Jerry
Ingram prepare for his auction,
which was held Sunday at the Legion Hall in Philip. There was a
good crowd on hand for the sale.
Monday, Lola went to Rapid City to
take care of some errands. The
closer she got to home, the roads
became more treacherous and the
snow continued to get deeper.
Thank goodness she made it home
okay.
Dick and Gene Hudson are
spending a few days in Nebraska
visiting relatives. They left Friday
and will be home later this week.
Their daughter, Deb, and her family live in Columbus, Neb., Dick's
brother lives in York and Dick's sister lives in Lincoln.
Billy and Arlyne Markwed spent
Feb. 18th in the Black Hills, riding
snowmobiles. Arlyne loves the
Black Hills – she lived near Mount
Rushmore for several years as a
child. Snowmobiling in the Black
Hills has been on her bucket list, so
their daughters gave them a gift
certificate for a day of snowmobiling. Their daughter, Kim, and her
husband, Jeff Marso, accompanied
Billy and Arlyne and they all had a
wonderful time. Billy and Arlyne
attended the party at Deep Creek
School on the 21st. Last Wednesday, Arlyne stopped for coffee at
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Pioneer Review • March 3, 2016
Theresa McDaniels' home. Billy
and Arlyne have been busy with
auction sales recently, one in Philip
Sunday and another in Gettysburg
Monday. Arlyne said they had
quite a time getting home Monday
evening because of the deep snow.
Max and Joyce Jones have
stayed busy with Eastern Star official visits. They were in Brookings
recently and it was nice to see old
friends. Last Friday evening, they
were in Kadoka for prayer services
for Shorty Ireland. They went to
Chamberlain that evening and
spent the night, then on to Sioux
Falls Saturday for Eastern Star.
They returned home late Saturday
night. Amongst all the Eastern
Star activities, they made time to
visit the accountant in Winner a
week ago last Friday. For the farmers and ranchers, taxes need to be
filed by March 1st. It is always nice
to have that chore done! Joyce is
still dealing with a scratchy
throat – some days are better than
others.
Julian and Coreen Roseth were
among those attending the party
for Ed and Beth Briggs and Cole
and Vickie Briggs at Deep Creek
School Feb. 21. Last Friday,
Coreen went to Huron to spend the
weekend with her mother and help
her celebrate her birthday. Coreen
and her brother took their mother
out for supper Saturday evening.
On her way home Sunday, Coreen
stopped in Highmore and visited
with Ruth Neuhauser. Ruth also
had a visit recently from her
daughter-in-law, Mary Neuhauser.
Nancy Stirling Neuhauser was
in Sioux Falls over the weekend,
attending the baptism of her greatgrandson.
Kevin and Mary Neuhauser were
at Deep Creek School on the 21st to
honor the newlyweds, Ed and Beth
and Cole and Vickie. Last Friday,
Mary went to Chamberlain to be on
hand at her sister, Doris's, retirement party. Saturday night, Kevin
and Mary were in town watching
their nephew play hockey.
Steve McDaniel is in Arizona,
spending a few weeks enjoying the
team roping activities there. His
wife, Theresa, was there with him
for a while and she'll be going back
again soon. Son Tucker spent a few
days roping there last week, and
his wife, Kelsey, joined him for part
of that time. The Wickenburg,
Ariz., area is like heaven for team
ropers – lots of arenas and lots of
roping going on every day of the
week!
Ron and Helen Beckwith were in
Sioux Falls a couple of weeks ago
for Helen's cancer treatments. She
continues to do very well, which is
great news. When I talked with
Helen yesterday, workmen were at
their house installing new cabinets
and countertops, more outlets, new
sink, etc. It will be a whole new
kitchen for them! Next week, they
are going on a cruise with their
daughters, Cheryl and Rose, and
their husbands. Helen said she
doubts if she will get Ronnie to
wear shorts and flip flops, but I bet
they will enjoy the warm temperatures!
Saturday, the 20th, Frank and
Shirley Halligan attended the wedding dance for Marlene Gloe and
Shannon Stewart who were married in Colorado before Christmas.
Feb. 21st, Shirley went to Sioux
Falls with Patti Petersen as Patti
had eye surgery Monday morning.
They stayed the day and after a
recheck with the doctor at 4 p.m.,
Shirley drove Patti back to Ft.
Pierre Monday evening. Thursday,
Frank and Shirley were in town for
their tax appointment. Saturday,
they were in town again, enjoyed
supper with Clark and Carmen
Alleman, then went to the East of
Westerville Concert also featuring
Kenny Putnam. There was a nice
crowd at Riggs Theater for the concert which was a benefit for Kiwanis. They came home Sunday as
Frank was fighting a cough again
and later watched the American
rodeo on television.
Beth Briggs was in White River
Feb. 18 - 20th visiting her folks,
Jack and Betty Carr. On the 21st,
Ed and Beth went to cowboy
church in Hayes at Hayes Hall.
The Methodist and Lutheran congregations held a combined service.
They had lunch and Sunday sundaes afterward. That evening, Ed
and Beth were two of the guests of
honor at the community gathering
at Deep Creek School. Last Thursday, Jack and Betty Carr, White
River, and Bill and Cheri Strunk,
Marshalltown, Iowa, came to Ed
and Beth's for a visit. The group
had dinner and went for a drive
down by the river. Friday, the 26th,
Ed and Beth were in Rapid City –
Ed said it was warm and they even
had the air conditioning on for a
bit. While in Rapid City, they had
dinner with Beth's son, John. The
weather has turned and now it is
looking like winter again!
Bill and Polly Bruce have been
close to home recently. Bill has
been helping with cattle feeding
and they entertain grandson Riley
every once in a while – actually, I
think Riley entertains them! Polly
said she finished up another graduation quilt, so those are done for
this year. Now she has to make
three baby quilts for upcoming arrivals. Bill and Polly have a small
dog, one that Bill inherited. The recent snow was a little deep for the
dog, so Bill had to go out and shovel
a path so the pooch could go outside! They haven't started calving
yet at the Bruce ranch.
Chase and Kelly Briggs entertained several couples and children
last Friday evening. Great time for
the big people and little people
alike!
It has been busy for us recently.
On the 16th, Randy and I kept appointments in Philip and Rapid
City. The 17th, Chelsea, Maddie
and I went to Kadoka to visit my
mother, Letoy Brown, as well as
my sister, Ellie Bettelyoun, and her
daughters and grandson. Daughter
Jennifer and granddaughter Caroline met us there to visit, then they
came to the ranch to visit for a few
days. On the 20th, Randy and I
flew to Arizona to visit friends Bob
and Sharel Spears and John and
Jimmie Francis for a few days. We
had a great time four-wheeling in
the desert, seeing Bob's gold mining operation and enjoying the sunshine. We spent a day at the Grand
Canyon, which was spectacular.
Pictures just don't do it justice! It
is impossible to experience the
scope of the place unless you are
there. We toured around the Sedona area, which is breathtaking
also. One day we spent time
around Wickenburg and we went
and watched neighbors Steve and
Tucker McDaniel in the team roping competition. It is easy to see
why roping enthusiasts love it
there! We also spent a day and a
night with friends Rich and Donna
Gloe near Apache Junction. Rich
and Randy were high school classmates. We flew back home Thursday, the 25th. On the 26th, son
Scott and his family came to spend
the weekend at the ranch and help
with some projects around here.
Calving season has started here, so
there isn't a dull moment!
This week, I am grateful for
home. It is wonderful to visit other
places and landscapes and get a
taste of life there. But of all the
places I've ever been, I still choose
to live here. We are blessed with
wonderful friends and neighbors,
loving family, beautiful country,
wide open spaces, clean air – the
list could go on and on. We are fortunate indeed!
I hope you will enjoy your week!
The sun is shining, the snow is
going to melt and give us much
needed moisture, the calves on the
ground are frolicking around, and
spring is just around the corner.
Life is good!
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March 3, 2016 • Pioneer Review
AUTOMOTIVE
FOR SALE: 2009 Kawasaki Voyager. Nice ride. Lots of power
with the 1700cc. Very well taken
care of. Only 18,500 miles.
Ready to hit the road, contact
me soon! $8,499. 605-3502051, ask for Ron.
P3-tfn
BUSINESS & SERVICE
TAX PREPARATION: Personal
and small business. Contact
Eileen Stolley, Registered Tax
Return Preparer, Stolley Tax and
Business Service, Kadoka 8372320.
K9-6tc
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,
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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
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;
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FARM & RANCH
FOR SALE: 1890 JD no-till drill,
7-1/2” spacing, all run blockage
monitor, flotation tires, 3113.5x15 8-hole rims on main
frame, new blades in fall of
2014. Also, 270 Bushell tank,
1910 commodity cart w/8”
auger with brown boxes and
monitor, black seed rolls. Terry
Buchert, 859-2217 or 685-3430.
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FARMWORKER: (4) temporary
positions,
03/01/16
thru
12/01/16. Drive tractors and
operate farm equipment to till
soil, to plant, irrigate, fertilize &
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Drive & operate farm vehicles for
farm use and on public roads.
Perform mechanical maintenance on equipment. 6 mo. experience, high school diploma
required. Must have or be able
to obtain driver’s license within
30 days after hire. 48 hr./wk.,
$13.80 per hr., free housing. 3/4
work period guaranteed. Tools &
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to & from place of recruitment
will be paid upon completion of
50% of work contract. Job location is at C. Dean Gigot Estate,
Garden City, KS. Apply for this
job at Kansas Workforce Center,
2308 First Avenue, Dodge City,
KS, (620) 227-2149 with job
order #9909511 or nearest
workforce office with a copy of
this ad.
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FOR SALE: 2007 - 580 Redball
pull-type sprayer, 1600 gal.
tank, 100 gal. rinse tank, hand
wash tank, 90 ft. booms, triple
valve body, adjustable axle, 38090-R46 tires, Raven monitor,
nice. Terry Buchert, 859-2217
or 685-3430.
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FOR SALE: 1998 JD 9200 tractor, 4WD, 24 speed transmission, 42” tires, big 1000 PTO, 4
hyd. outlets, 3-point with quickhitch, Case drain, Green Star
ready with JD Universal, auto
steer with monitor and key card
(brown boxes). Terry Buchert,
859-2217 or 685-3430. P13-2tc
FOR SALE: (4) black Longhorn
yearling heifer bulls, $1,200 for
all four; $1,500 for pick. Call
605-867-1976, leave message.
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SUMMER PASTURE WANTED
for 75 to 200 pairs. Call 605685-3801.
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FOR SALE: Thunder Creek 750
gallon fuel tank, service shop
special, air, generator, tool
boxes, (2) oil tanks with pumps,
40 gal./minute fuel pump. Terry
Buchert, 859-2217 or 685-3430.
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FOR SALE: MFS land leveler,
12’, nearly new, (2) hyd. functions. Terry Buchert, 859-2217
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or 685-3430.
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wanted for many different spring
seeded crops. Call Dakota’s Best
Seed, 605-337-3318, [email protected], www.dakotasbestPR26-4tc
seedllc.com
HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa and alfalfa/grass in large round bales.
Call for analysis and price, 5443363.
PR22-tfn
CRP SEED: Your 1-stop shop for
all your seed needs. Cleaned tested - mixed. Competitive
prices,
shipping
available.
Dakota’s Best Seed, 605-3373318,
[email protected],
www.dakotasbestseedllc.com
PR26-4tc
FOR SALE: Rope horse halters
with 10’ lead rope, $15 each.
Call 685-3317 or 837-2917.
K44-tfn
TRAILER TIRES FOR SALE:
14-ply, 235/85/16R. $170,
mounted. Les’ Body Shop, 8592744, Philip.
P40-tfn
Classifieds (605) 859-2516
HELP WANTED
PHILIP HEALTH SERVICES –
many job openings! Full time
and part time. More details at
www.philiphealthservices.com.
Full Time benefit package available at 30 hours per week
(health, dental, life, vision). Drug
test and background check required. EOE. Apply in person,
email jhenrie@regionalhealth.
com, or call 605-859-2511 and
extension of the manager listed.
Dietary: Evening Aide: ThursSun, 11:30am-7:30pm. FT and
PT Evening Cooks: 10:30am6:45pm. FT or PT Morning Cook:
5:00am-1:30pm. Contact Emily
at ext. 118. Maintenance: Full
Time Maintenance position.
Construction, trade or mechanical experience desired. Contact
Jennifer at ext. 191. Nursing:
CNA/Nurse Aide. Training paid!
please call Carmen at Ext. 161.
Housekeeping: FT Housekeeper
and FT Laundry Aide needed.
Call Denise at Ext. 154. P12-tfn
LOOKING FOR A SELF-MOTIVATED PERSON to help with
tires and shop work. Apply at
Morrison's Pit Stop, 408 N.
Larimer, Philip. Ask for Dale or
Brandon.
PR27-2tc
MOTEL 6 & DAYS INN IN WALL
have desk clerk positions available. Questions, please call
Susie at 279-2133 or stop by for
an application.
PW12-2tc
POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant cook at the Kadoka school.
Applications are available on the
website www.kadoka.k12.sd.us
and mail be mailed to Kadoka
Area School, Attn. Jamie Hermann, PO Box 99, Kadoka, SD
57543. For more information
contact Supt. Jamie Hermann at
837-2171. EOE.
K12-2tc
KADOKA SUBWAY is looking for
an outgoing, motivated, responsible team player who enjoys
working in a fast-paced environment. We currently have an
opening for a night shift sandwich artist. This position is for
evenings including week-ends.
We offer competitive wages, paid
training and advancement opportunities. If you would like to
be a part of our team please
apply by logging on to mysubwaycareer.com and enter store
number 59470 or stop by the
store to pick up an application.
K10-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
JOBS WANTED
PERSON LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT on a ranch or farm
with cattle or grain. Ken Anderson, 608-214-0031, Monroe, WI.
If no answer, leave message.
P13-4tp
Apartment available immediately at Moses Manor in Philip.
This spacious two bedroom, two bath 1,200 sq. ft. apartment is
handicap accessible and has a large attached single car garage.
Also enjoy the generous kitchen and living room areas.
All major appliances included.
Easily heated and cooled by a high efficiency electric heat pump.
You can sit on the back deck and enjoy the outdoors!
For more information on this rare opportunity in
small town living, contact Mike at 859-2100.
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
[email protected]
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
OFFICE BUILDING: 919 Main
St., Kadoka, SD. $25,000. Will
do contract for deed, or rent on
yearly lease, $200 monthly. Call
Teddy Louise (cell) 307-8555372.
P12-4tp
HOME FOR SALE: 3 bdrm, 1.5
baths, 3 heat sources, attached
partially
furshop/garage,
nished, one block from Main
Street in Kadoka, space included for expansion, $32,050
price negotiable, call 605-8400163, 605-840-2533, 605-8422533.
K7-tfn
BUSINESS FOR SALE: Profitable, turn-key business includes building and equipment.
Excellent family business. Pizza
Etc. in Philip. Price reduced to
$100,000. 605-859-2365 or 175
S. Center Ave., Kim or Vickie.
PR17-tfn
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
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THANK YOU
The Country Cupboard Food
Pantry would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the
food pantry during the holiday
season and in January at the
Williams Wedding Reception.
Your help with donations, volunteer hours, food drives, and monetary support helps keep the
doors open. It is a blessing to live
in such a wonderful supportive
area such as ours. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Country Cupboard
Food Pantry
Thanks to everyone who came
to my 90th birthday party. Also
for all the wonderful cards. I enjoyed visiting with all of you.
I want to thank my family for
their work putting it on and all
those who helped. It was very
much appreciated.
Leo Patton
NOTICES/WANTED
FABRIC! FABRIC! FABRIC!
Shop for all your quilting needs
with the vendors — Nuts &
Bolts, Edgemont/Dakota Quilts,
Spearfish/Hancocks, Rapid City
— during the Badlands Quilters
Weekend Getaway, March 11 &
12, in the Community Center,
Wall, SD.
WP26-4tc
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to the Pioneer Review, Philip.
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EMPLOYMENT
For all your real estate needs:
Jim Hoag, Broker Associate
(605) 209-1319
REAL ESTATE
ART LESSONS: Sat., Mar. 5 and
Sun., Mar. 6, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. Quinn Community Center,
Pencil Sketch Artist, Ray Kelly.
Contact Lorna for more information, [email protected] or 3862120.
PW12-2tc
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WITHOUT HAVING TO MOW YOUR OWN LAWN
AND SCOOP YOUR OWN SNOW?
Business &
Professional
Directory
Call 859-2516 to place your ad!!
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:
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
POSITION
OPEN: Jackson
County Highway Superintendent
position. Experience in road
maintenance. Supervisory/administrative experience preferred. Position open until filled.
Salary DOEQ. Information 8372410 or 837-2422, Fax 8372447.
K9-7tc
ANGUS BULLS & HEIFERS selling St. Onge Livestock, March
18th. Great calving ease for
heifers, 2015 Grand Champion
Jr. and Yearling Champions by
Dakota and Freedom, as well as
half brothers, tested, super gentle, ready to go. Put pounds on
your next calf crop. Call Schaaf
Angus, 605-390-5535 or 605515-1502.
P13-3tc
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CARD OF THANKS:
BOLD FACE LOCALS:
NOTE:
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HELP WANTED:
Jackson
County Highway Department
Worker. Experience in road
maintenance preferred. CDL
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required. Applications / resumés accepted.
Information 837-2410 or 837 2422, fax 837-2447.
K9-7tc
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CUSTER REGIONAL Senior Care
and Custer Clinic are accepting
applications for RNs, LPNs, and
Medical Assistants. New Graduates welcome! Located in the
beautiful southern Black Hills,
Custer is a great place to live and
enjoy the outdoors. We are just a
short distance from Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park,
Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Park and many other outdoor attractions.
We offer
competitive pay and excellent benefits. Contact Human Resources
at (605) 673-9418 for more information or log onto www.regionalhealth.com to apply. EEOC/AA.
PESKA CONSTRUCTION looking
for concrete foreman, lead man,
and metal building erectors. Work
will be based out of Sioux Falls.
Contact Peska Construction at
605-334-0173 to apply.
BOWDLE HEALTHCARE CENTER
has an opening for FT radiology
tech, with ultrasound helpful but
not necessary. Benefits include
health, dental, & vision insurance
& retirement. Interested? Contact
Brooke Heilman or Carrie Beadle
at 605-285-6146.
TREE SPECIALIST to serve the
area of Northwest SD. Send re-
sume by 3/15/16 to Conservation
District, Box 189, Bison, SD
57620 or e-mail brooklyn.
[email protected].
SEEKING MS PRINCIPAL; HS
Principal; Grade 6-12 Special Education Teacher; HS Math
teacher; HS Science teacher;
Kindergarten teacher and Third
Grade teacher for the MobridgePollock School District 62-6 for
the 2016-2017 school year. Contact Tim Frederick at 605-8459204 for more information.
Certified Application and Resume
can be mailed to: Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6; Attn:
Tim Frederick; 1107 1st Avenue
East; Mobridge SD 57601. Open
until filled. EOE.
BOWES CONSTRUCTION, Brookings, SD, Current Positions Open:
Truck Drivers, Various Equipment
Operators, Mechanic, Welder,
Road Reclaimer, General Laborer.
For complete details email:
[email protected]
m or call 605.693.3557.
YES! YES! YES! T&R needs company TANKER drivers for oil field
work! Requirements: Class A license, 2 year experience, clean
MVR and 23+ yrs. of age. SUPER
pay & benefits. To learn more call
Beth, Kim, or Sharon today! (888)
985-3001 www.driveforgibsons.
com EOE.
FULL TIME COOK AND WAITRESS. Possible living quarters for
the right person, Faith, SD,
Branding Iron 605-967-2662 ask
for Tim or Deb.
RNs up to $45/hr., LPNs up to
$37.50/hr.,
CNAs
up
to
$22.50/hr. Free gas/weekly pay.
$2000 Bonus. AACO Nursing
Agency 1-800-656-4414 Ext. 8.
PERKINS COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE accepting applications for
a deputy sheriff eligibility list. An
EOE Perkins County Sheriff’s Office PO Box 234 Bison, SD 57620
605-244-5243.
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Hit & Miss
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great-grandchildren, the family
has grown greatly in size. I didn’t
have a chance to interview Gay, so
I can’t report how many grandchildren and great-grandchildren she
has. Many of her family were present. Besides her immediate family,
many other relatives were there including her brothers, Marvin and
Byron Denke, and his wife, Cherry.
It was a beautiful day for the
party with temperatures in the
middle 60s. There were many
guests, but I did not see how many
signed the guest book. Mary Nolan,
a niece of Gay’s, was tending the
guest book. Her dad, Richard
Logan, was a brother to Gay’s husband, Phil. Both, Tammy and Russel’s wife, Barbara, with the help of
others, worked hard to make the
party a grand success.
Gay was seated alongside a table
on which was the beautifully decorated cake and some bouquets of
flowers and colorful balloons. Many
pictures were taken during the
course of the afternoon to record
the event. A video of precious moments in Gay’s life was set up next
to that table and was programed to
play repeatedly. A lunch of finger
foods was laid out on the counter
next to the kitchen along with
paper plates and napkins. Also on
that counter was a bowl of punch
as well as cups for fresh brewed coffee.
A program began with some special music presented by Barb
Bowen harmonizing with recorded
background music. Barb spoke a
few words and then they sang the
old-time song, “Bicycle Built For
Two.” Later they sang one which
had been Gay’s request. It was “Let
Me Call You Sweetheart.” In between those songs, they asked for
folks to share some of their memories. Mary Nolan was the first responder. Pastor Kathy Chesney
said a few words, complimenting
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Gay on her dedication to doing
Bible devotions at the Silverleaf
and the nursing home. Pastor Lauren Ley also spoke and reflected
upon Gay’s involvement as a historian and also about her Christian
faith as being sterling, shining
through even in the midst of her illness. Others, including me, also
shared how Gay had touched their
lives.
Some spoke from where they
were seated instead of coming forward. One such person was Sam
Seymore, Murdo. During the 2008
Fort Pierre to Deadwood wagon
train trail ride, Gay had joined the
trail this side of Fort Pierre and
rode in his wagon part of the way.
Sam mentioned to me that they
had a mishap when his team got
spooked at a rest stop and had a
wreck. From that point on Gay
rode in another wagon. Sam rejoined the trail a bit later. I am not
sure how much of the trail drive
she took in. They made the Grind-
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~ Tuesday, March 1 ~
Ribeye Special
~ Wednesday, March 2 ~
Beef Brisket & Dinner Salad
Open Daily Monday thru Saturday Downtown Philip
~ Thursday, March 3 ~
Chicken Fried Steak
~ Friday, March 4 ~
Shrimp Basket
TUES., MARCH 1, 2016
A lighter run of both weigh-ups & Bred Cattle, along with
the Deering's Cheyenne Charolais Bull Sale. Good activity
on weigh-ups and bred cattle. Next week, Big Special
Feeder And Replacement Heifer Sale with 4000 head and
Trask & Peterson Angus Bull Sale.
BRED CATTLE:
JASON HAMILL - MILESVILLE
25...................................BLK HFRS 1270#......... $2,025.00
BILLIE PARSONS - MILESVILLE
50 ...........BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS 1641#......... $1,400.00
15 ..............BLK SOLID MOUTH COWS 1660#......... $1,450.00
6 .....RED & BLK 5 TO 6 YR OLD COWS 1650#......... $1,575.00
LYNN FIELDS - ELM SPRINGS
32 ..........BWF BROKEN MOUTH COWS 1408#......... $1,350.00
MIKE & LISA KARRELS - BROADUS, MT
61...................................BLK HFRS 927#........... $1,860.00
41 ...........BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS 1316#......... $1,350.00
42 ...........BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS 1312#......... $1,300.00
DEL BROST - MURDO
42BLK & BWF SLD TO BRKN MTH COWS 1328# ...... $1,210.00
1310#.............. $93.00
1215#.............. $95.00
1410#.............. $81.50
1795#............ $107.00
1121#............ $105.00
UPCOMING SALES:
TUESDAY, MAR. 8: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE
SALE FEATURING BANGS VACCINATED HEIFERS &
REGULAR CATTLE SALE & TRASK & PETERSON
ANGUS BULL SALE. WEIGHUPS 10:00MT - TRASK
& PETERSON ANGUS 12:00MT - YEARLINGS &
CALVES TO FOLLOW (ESTIMATING 4,000 HEAD)
FEEDER CATTLE: FS=FALL SHOTS, NI=NO
IMPLANTS, AN=ALL NATURAL
S. JONES RANCH – 630 BLK & BWF CLVS;
FS,NI ...................................................600-700#
J. LONG & J. LONG – 450 BLK STRS; FS,NI ..500-700#
E. THOMPSON – 300 BLK STRS; FS,NI ..........700-750#
BUCHHOLZ & RISLOV – 300 BLK BV REPLC. HFRS;
FS,NI ...................................................650-750#
JOHN CAPP RN. – 240 BLK, BWF & FEW RWF HFRS
NO IMPLANTS ........................................600-650#
J. LONG – 240 BLK CLVS; FS,NI ..................650-750#
HEUTHER RANCH – 200 RED ANG REPL. HFRS;
FS,NI ..........................................................700#
WEST – 120 BLK & BWF CLVS; FS,NI ...........500-600#
ADRIAN – 120 BLK & CHAR X CLVS; NI.........450-550#
BRUNSKILL – 100 BLK STRS; FS,NI...............700-750#
FANNING ANGUS – 100 BLK CLVS ................700-800#
C. & T. HAMMERSTROM – 80 BLK HFRS; FS,NI.....525#
C. ARNESON – 70 BLK & BWF CLVS; FS,NI ....600-700#
R. VOLLMER – 70 BLK ANGUS STRS; FS NI,
DRUG FREE .............................................600#
STRATMAN – 70 BLK CLVS; FS,NI .................650-700#
COLLINS – 65 MOSTLY BLK & BWF BV REPLC.
HFRS & A FEW STRS; FS,NI ..............................600#
THOMSEN – 65 BLK CLVS; FS,NI ..................550-650#
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WEIGH-UPS:
MARK WILLIAMS - KADOKA
1 .....................................RED COW
1 .....................................RWF COW
1 .....................................RED COW
BILL GOTTSLEBEN - PHILIP
1 .....................................BLK BULL
8..............................BLK COWETTES
after such an exhausting day. God
bless her!
Sunday, Feb. 28, I decided to
brave the blustery winds and go
check out the pancake breakfast
being served by the Masons at the
senior citizen’s center. (That actually didn’t take much bravery!) I recalled that M.R. Hansen gave them
a good review in this news column
a few weeks back. With a choice of
pancakes or biscuits and gravy
with sausage links – one certainly
did not leave there hungry. I was
there about 8:30 a.m. and lingered
for over an hour as people came
and went. That way I could meet
and visit with more folks and have
more substance to this report. (Yes,
I was partially motivated from the
aspect of being a reporter!) An
extra bonus for me was to visit
with some of my former neighbors.
I visited with Marvin and Vicki
Eide and Rich Smith, Tucker and
Jess Smith, and other country folks
not necessarily from the Grindstone neighborhood. Tucker and
Jess had their three cute kids with
them. Janet Lurz, Wall, was the
one who brought her dad, Rich
Smith. I was surprised to see so
stone Hall as one of their stopping
points. Rose and I had a conflict of
schedules so did not make it to
Grindstone that time. If I am not
mistaken, Gary and Julie Nixon
were also on that trail ride with a
wagon and team of horses.
Back to reporting about the
party – after the end of the program and more picture taking, the
cake was cut and served.
Many of the folks at the party
were strangers to me. I asked several to introduce themselves to me.
I noted that two residents of the
nursing home were brought to the
party by members of their families.
They were Nina Finn and Carrol
Foland. A couple of other seniors
who came to the party from out of
town were Hazel Thompson and
Phillis Thorson. Hazel’s son, Russel, Sundance, Wyo., stopped at
Spearfish to pick up his mom from
the Hickory House Apartments
where both she and Phillis reside.
Phillis caught a ride with them to
go back home. To end the day’s activities, Gay attended the Saturday
evening worship services at First
Lutheran Church. No one would
fault her had she missed church
GARY & JULIE NIXON - PHILIP
1 .....................................BLK COW
1 .....................................BLK COW
3 ....................................BLK COWS
1 ...............................BLK COWETTE
BILLIE PARSONS - MILESVILLE
3 ....................................BLK COWS
1 .....................................BLK COW
1 .....................................BLK COW
1 .....................................BLK COW
25 ..................................BLK COWS
BUSTER PETERSON - KADOKA
1....................................HERF COW
ZEB HOFFMAN - CREIGHTON
1 .....................................RWF COW
HAROLD FROMM - RAPID CITY
4..........................RED & BLK COWS
JEFF LONG - ENNING
1 .....................................BLK COW
1 .....................................BLK COW
1 .....................................RED COW
1 .....................................RED COW
18 ..................................BLK COWS
MATT VANDERMAY - LONG VALLEY
1 .....................................BLK BULL
1 .....................................BLK BULL
LYLE LONG - ENNING
1 ...................................CHAR BULL
WILLIAM ECKERT - OKATON
1 ....................................RED HFRT
MIKE NELSON - PHILIP
1 .....................................BLK COW
M. WILLIAMS & L. PALMER – 60 BLK CLVS;
FS,NI ...................................................500-600#
M. SIELER & D. SIELER – 50 BLK HFRS;
FS,NI ...................................................550-600#
G. LONG – 50 BLK & BWF BV REPLC. HFRS;
FS,NI ...................................................500-600#
WELLER RANCH – 50 BLK BV REPLC. HFRS;
FS,NI ...................................................600-700#
G. GROPPER – 45 BLK BV REPLC. HFRS;
FS,NI ...................................................700-750#
KETELSEN – 40 BLK HFRS .................................675#
TIMMONS – 40 HERF STRS; FS,NI .................500-600#
MADER – 40 BLK BV REPLC. HFRS; FS,NI ............600#
HEINRICH RANCH – 40 BLK CLVS; FS,NI ..............750#
ZUCARRO – 40 RED ANG BV REPL. HFRS;
FS,NI ...................................................600-650#
MCKAY – 35 BLK & BWF FALL CLVS; AN .......350-450#
S. MCDANIEL – 35 BLK & RED STRS; FS ......600-650#
WILLIAMS – 30 BLK & BWF HFRS; FS,NI .......500-550#
REEVES – 30 BLK CLVS; FS,NI ............................600#
RICHARDSON – 25 RED SIMM X HFRS; FS,NI ..625-650#
C. POSS – 20 BLK HFRS ............................400-500#
PRESTON – 17 BLK STRS; FS,NI ..........................650#
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, MAR. 15: SPECIAL STOCK COW &
BRED HEIFER SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, MAR. 22: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE
SALE FEATURING BANGS VACCINATED HEIFERS &
REGULAR CATTLE SALE
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.
859-2577
Philip, SD
1325#.............. $87.00
1410#.............. $80.00
1445#.............. $78.00
1140#.............. $93.00
1423#.............. $83.50
1335#.............. $80.00
1450#.............. $79.00
1585#.............. $78.50
1711#.............. $77.00
1175#.............. $84.00
1170#.............. $93.00
1121#.............. $88.00
1150#.............. $82.00
1270#.............. $81.50
1275#.............. $79.50
1260#.............. $78.00
1466#.............. $76.50
2300#............ $104.50
1790#............ $100.50
2210#............ $104.50
950#.............. $118.00
1490#.............. $80.00
1 ...............................BLK COWETTE 1075#.............. $99.00
ROXY RICHARDSON - LONG VALLEY
2....................................RED COWS 1278#.............. $79.50
MIKE & LISA KARRELS - BROADUS, MT
1 .....................................BLK COW 1350#.............. $79.00
5..........................RED & BLK COWS 1296#.............. $78.50
NEAL & JUDY LIVERMONT - INTERIOR
1 .....................................BLK COW 1415#.............. $78.50
1.....................................BLK HFRT 950#.............. $105.00
SAM & CARY JOHNSTON - ELM SPRINGS
2 ....................................BLK COWS 1310#.............. $78.00
2 ....................................BLK COWS 1283#.............. $77.75
3 ....................................BLK COWS 1182#.............. $77.00
MIKE LONGBRAKE - HOWES
1 .....................................BLK BULL 1935#............ $101.00
TYLER CARROLL - FAIRBURN
2 ....................................BLK COWS 1253#.............. $78.00
DED BUTTE RANCH LLC - MIDLAND
1 ......................................BLK HFR 910#.............. $120.50
MATT JONES - MIDLAND
2.....................................BLK HFRS 968#.............. $119.00
BEN & WANDA KROGMAN - WHITE RIVER
1.....................................BLK HFRT 935#.............. $118.00
1 ...............................BLK COWETTE 1090#............ $104.00
1 ...............................BLK COWETTE 1115#.............. $95.00
CARL BAUMAN - KADOKA
1...................................CHAR HFRT 1150#.............. $99.00
BABY CALVES: .....................................325.00 - 400.00
CHEYENNE CHAROLAIS BULLS....................AVG. $3494
TUESDAY, MAR. 29: REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, APR. 5: SPECIAL STOCK COW, BRED
HEIFER & PAIR SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, APR. 12: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE
SALE FEATURING BANGS VACCINATED HIEFERS &
REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, APR. 19: SPECIAL STOCK COW, BRED
HEIFER, & PAIR SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, APR. 26: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE,
STOCK COW, BRED HEIFER, & PAIR SALE &
REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, MAY 3: BULL DAY & REGULAR
CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, MAY 10: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE
SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, MAY 17: SPECIAL PAIRS, STOCK COW,
& BRED HEIFER SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, MAY 24: SPECIAL PAIR SALE &
REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, MAY 31: NO SALE
TUESDAY, JUNE 7: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE
SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, JUNE 14: REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, JUNE 21: REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, JUNE 28: DRY COW SPECIAL
TUESDAY, JULY 5: NO SALE
TUESDAY, JULY 12: REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, JULY 19: REGULAR CATTLE SALE
TUESDAY, JULY 26: SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY
YEARLING & FALL CALF SALE & REGULAR CATTLE
SALE & BBQ
South Dakota Brand
selling Tuesday, March 22
at 12:00 MT
rr cattle
UPCOMING HORSE SALES:
TUESDAY, MAR. 15: REGULAR HORSE SALE FOLLOWING THE
CATTLE SALE
UPCOMING BULL SALES:
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.
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NHTC cattle (Non Hormonal Treated Cattle).
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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
many folks there from the country.
(I still cling to that country aspect
of my life and want to stay connected!) Of course, I take for
granted all of the good townspeople
who turn out for such events as
this. I also enjoyed visiting with
some of them. There remains one
more Sunday to take advantage of
these breakfasts which the Masons
have been serving during this past
month.
If you are a crowd seeker, a good
place to go is to an auction sale.
One such auction sale took place at
the American Legion Hall Sunday,
Feb. 28, beginning at 11:00 a.m. It
was a sale of property belonging to
Jerry and Pam Ingram with some
other consignments. I knew there
was a good crowd present as I
drove there and saw all of the vehicles in the parking lot. My conclusions were confirmed as I stepped
into the hall. There was a full
house with some chairs set up for
buyers and they were surrounded
with display tables. As with all
such sales, it took quite a while to
sell all of the stuff displayed in the
hall. There were all kinds of items
including old furniture, household
items, collector’s items, guns, golf
clubs, shop tools, and many other
miscellaneous items. In some
cases, it was trinkets to treasures,
some of their trinkets becoming
other folks’ treasures. And it seems
that in most cases there is always
someone ready to buy.
Among items for the sale parked
outside which caught my eye were
a boat with outboard motor and
trailer all equipped for some happy
fisherman; an ATV, a snowmobile
and a garden tractor with attachments. Most of those items sold
reasonably well. My impressions
were that it was a very successful
sale.
I went there only as a curiosity
seeker and reporter, leaving my
checkbook home. It did so remind
me of the sale we had nearly one
and one-half years ago at that
same location. Comparing this sale
to ours, there were fewer large
items and they were all parked on
the south side of the hall and out of
the wind.
A few weeks ago, the Legion Hall
parking lot was very muddy. It was
nice to find it dry there for this
event. The women of First
Lutheran Church served the lunch
for the sale.
There is the proverbial saying
about March. “In like a lion and out
like a lamb.” What do you think?
Did March come in like a lion? I
usually think of that when a March
snowstorm or a blizzard hits us. An
inch or two of snow just doesn’t cut
it! We could still get one of those
March blizzards yet. I have vivid
memories of the one in 1966. I
guess we will have to wait to see if
March does go out like a lamb!
Markets
Midwest Cooperatives
End of Day 2/29/16
12 Pro Winter Wheat ...........$3.62
Any Pro............................$3.22
14 Pro Spring Wheat ...........$4.09
Milo .......................................$2.67
Corn ......................................$2.87
Millet ....................................$6.50
SFS Birdseed......................$15.75
New Crop 2016
12 Pro Winter Wheat ...........$3.82
14 Pro Spring Wheat ...........$4.37
Weekend
Weather
Thursday: Partly cloudy.
High 51F. Winds N at 5
to 10 mph. Thursday
Night: Partly to mostly
cloudy. Low around 30F. Winds
ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Windy. Mostly
cloudy skies will become
sunny in the afternoon.
High 59F. Winds NW at
20 to 30 mph. Friday Night:
Clear skies. Low 26F. Winds SW
at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny
skies. High 68F. Winds
SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly
cloudy. Low 39F. Winds WSW at
10 to 20 mph.
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