View E-Edition in Full Screen Mode
Transcription
View E-Edition in Full Screen Mode
1 $ 00 Includes Tax Philip, South Dakota 57567 Hospital auxiliary work The second annual hospital auxiliary tour of homes was held Sunday, Dec. 13. The four homes on this year’s tour were the homes of Tyrone and Elvera Moos, Tom and Cynthia Finn, Mike and Shar Moses and Ron and Laurie Mann. This is the only fundraiser that the auxiliary does each year. The foot traffic was down a little compared to last year, probably due to the fog rolling in about the time the tour started. We were small in numbers but the donations have been very generous. We are very thankful to National Mutual Benefit Branch #85 for matching up to $2,500. The final numbers are not in but we are close to reaching our goal of $2,500. In addition to the Christmas Tour of Homes, we also raffled a beautiful centerpiece designed by Elke Baxter of Prairie Home Designs. The winner of the centerpiece was Jackie Sampson. Some of the projects that the auxiliary dollars have gone to are two exam tables at the clinic and window coverings at the Silverleaf. Another big project was an extensive remodel project in the nursing home dining room, which included some carpentry upgrades. It also included having all of the chairs re-upholstered, new window coverings, a new accordion door for their storage area, carpentry and paint, and some new décor. This was a long project, but the final results were worth it, so stop by and take a look at the makeover. Deadline for the December 29th issue of the PROFIT is Wednesday, December 23, at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 www. pioneer-review.com Schofield earns trip to Las Vegas by Nancy Haigh Local high school sophomore and saddle bronc rider, Dylan Schofield, got the chance to do what few other high schoolers have gotten to do, a trip to Las Vegas to ride broncs. The event was Thursday, Dec. 3, at the South Point Arena. Schofield won second place in saddle bronc at the National High School Finals Rodeo last summer. Pretty good for a seasoned rider, even better for someone who just finished his freshman year of high school. That status is still paying off as it gave him a chance to participate in the National High School Rodeo Association Showcase. The showcase is held during the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association Permit Holder of the Year Challenge, which is in conjunction with Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale. Binion’s event is coordinated by Nate Morrison, Potato Creek, S.D. Schofield explained that the top two winners from the NHSFR in saddle bronc, bareback and bull riding particpate in the event. This year though, both bareback riders graduated so were ineligible to particpate. To be eligible the riders have to be current NHSRA members, be in good academic standing and not be a PRCA card holder. Along with Schofield were fellow saddle bronc rider, Ryder Wright, Milford, Utah, and bull riders Cameron Benbough, Elko, Nev., and Robert (Cord) Hendrix, Fallon. Nev. Schofield noted he received a 72 on his ride, while Wright brought in a 77. There were no prizes given for their rides, but all high school riders received a $500 PRCA voucher that can be redeemed when they turn No. 17, Vol. 110 18 years old. It can go toward expenses to obtain a PRCA card, entry fees, or any other PRCA financial obligation. Schofield stated he believes he rode the best he could on the horse he drew. He said he has realized that he needs to calm down and stay focused before and during a ride. It was a good experience for him, giving him a taste of what the future could possibly hold. A couple fellow South Dakota boys, Shane O’Connell, Rapid City, and Teal Schmidt, Sturgis, were there as well. O’Connell, he said, was in the PRCA Permit Challenge of the Year in bareback. Schmidt meanwhile rode a re-ride horse that had to be bucked out for the sale. Team Schofield was formed to help Schofield with financial expenses to make the trip to Las Vegas. He said it was pretty cool to have that many supporters. His parents, Jake and Anita Schofield, brother Alec drove to Las Vegas. Taking the airplane were his grandparents, C.K. and Pam Dale, aunt and uncle Jennie and David Shumaker and his cousin, Allie. Other family members and friends watched him via television. It was also reported that some of the teachers at Philip High School let the students watch as well. Schofield has attended the Rodeo Bible Camp in Kadoka and the Korkow Rodeo School the past two years. Through these schools he has learned how to better his skills. He won three of the four schools, so he just might be getting the hang of saddle bronc riding. Schofield said that all he wanted to do was make Philip proud, he has done that. No matter what the fuDylan Schofield riding his horse at the National High School Rodeo As- ture holds, he is still the 2015 NHSFR reserve chamsociation Showcase in Las Vegas earlier this month. pion saddle bronc rider. School district’s geothermal sludge ponds to be rebuilt by Del Bartels The Haakon School District Board of Education meeting Monday, Dec. 14, included a visit by David LaFrance, project manager for Banner Associates. LaFrance updated the board on the district’s geothermal ponds. The firm and the board need to approve contracts. “Basically, we’ve done the preliminary design. There’s some more investigative work, then we would assist the district in getting the word out for the bids. We would help administer the contracts,” said LaFrance. The sludge ponds receiving the waste product from the geothermal well water have outlasted their capability. The hot water requires barium chloride to dissipate contaminates and inherent hazards. After being used to heat the Philip school buildings and some businesses downtown, the then cooled water is piped to pools, where it evaporates and leaves behind a sludge. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the sludge must be further dried, then trucked to an accredited landfill. The exact landfill to be used is still under investigation. After being emptied, the pools must be rebuilt. “Pretty much a start over again project,” said LaFrance. “Should have another 30 years in it again.” His firm is charging $108,514 for engineering and some construction. This amount is included in the entire project, at a total approximate cost of $600,000. In other matters, the board approved a special education comprehensive plan required by the state. Black Hills Special Services Cooperative creates a generic plan for its various district clients, which use basically the same plan. That plan is then adjusted to fit the Haakon School District. Through open enrollment, a fifth grade student from Wall has joined the Haakon School District. The board approved Fred Koester and Zach Thomsen as this season’s junior high basketball coaches. Mandie Menzel, in her secondary principal’s report, con- gratulated the many student athletes who earned conference awards. Menzel said that mid-term showed pretty good grades, and semester tests are set for Jan. 13-14. The senior music trip to New York City was, again, a success. Keven Morehart, in his superintendent’s report, said the classroom doors Christmas decorating contest again got many people involved. The Milesville Christmas program Dec. 10 “was super.” Deep Creek School, with only two students, will join with the nearby Stanley County country school for a Christmas program Dec. 17. District schools will release for Christmas break Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m., and resume Jan. 4. The end of the quarter is Jan. 14. For November, substitute pay in the district totaled $1,775 for an equivalent of 23 school days. Hourly wages for November totaled over $20,679 for over 1,677 hours worked. The next regularly scheduled board of education meeting is Monday, Jan. 11, in the school library, starting at 6:00 p.m. On This Winter’s Night high school concert During the Dec. 14 Christmas concert, the Philip High School band performed “Christmas Declaration,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Scherzo for Santa,” “Intrepid Journey” and “Celtic Carol.” The band concluded the concert with a wide medley of songs accompanying director Barb Bowen’s telling of “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Del Bartels After the full choir opened the Christmas concert by standing in a semicircle around the audience to sing “Cantate Canon,” the choir then sang “Gloria Jubilate” and “Come, All Mighty Father.” As the rest of the choir and the band took a break, the four-member Philip High School All-State Choir sang “In Winter” and “Carol of the Bells.” The full choir’s final song of the evening was the concert’s title, “On This Winter’s Night.” The women’s choir sang “Winter Wonderland,” then did a song and dance routine to “Candy Cane Lane.” Inside this week: The Philip High School men’s choir sang a “Merry Christmas Medley.” Rural Livin’ … Page 3 “Little Pasture on the Prairie” Extension News AgriVisions Seminar Page 5 Obituaries Eugenia Reinhardt, 100 Jake Totton, 91 Dwight Hurst, 70 Pages 10, 11, 12 Wrestling Results Basketball Stats School Happenings Public Notices … 13 City of Philip Proceedings Tri-County Predator Notice Town of Midland Proceedings Classifieds Page 15 Page 16 Midwest Coop. Market Report Philip Livestock Auction Report Weekend Weather Community 2 Pioneer Review • December 17, 2015 Corner Pantry West Central donation All-conference honors Del Bartels The Philip Area Community Foundation received a $5,000 donation from West Central Electric, Wednesday, Dec. 9. West Central gives a one-time contribution of this amount to community foundations within its coverage area, once that community has such a foundation. Joe Connot, director of member services for West Central, said, “We’re glad that Haakon County now has a community foundation that we can donate to. We are sure it will benefit the area.” Roger Porch, main contact for the Philip Area Community Foundation, said “It’s a win-win deal for us.” Porch added that the foundation is nearing its goal of raising $100,000, which will then be matched by Demaris Neshiem, and then another $50,000 will be added from the South Dakota Community Foundation. Annual interest up to 4.5 percent from this account will go toward nonprofit projects in the area. Shown is Marty Hansen, left, West Central board member, presenting the check to Porch. The Western Great Plains Conference has released the names of school athletes who have earned 2015 honors in the conference. The Philip High School most valuable players in the 2015 cross country season are Garrett Snook for the men and Ellie Coyle for the ladies. The PHS volleyball team members who made the first WGPC 2015 All-Conference Team include Peyton Kuchenbecker, Tia Guptill and Cylver Lurz. Other conference schools had first team honorees as well, including Lyman’s Sara Herman who won the conference most valuable player, and Wall’s Katy Bielmaier and Josie Blasius. The second all-conference volleyball team includes PHS Ellie Coyle. Other members include White River’s Mariah Marshall and Lizzy Cameron, Jones County’s Garline Boni, and Wall’s Savana Johnston and Monica Bielmaier. The third all-conference volleyball team includes Kadoka Area’s Jade Hutchinson and Shaina Solon, Lyman’s Brooklyn Halverson and Shelby Schindler, and Rapid City Christian’s Jordyn McPherson. The conference team standings ended Philip with 9-0, White River – 8-1, Wall – 7-2, Lyman – 6-3, Kadoka Area – 4-5, Fridge Door Notes & Reminders Call 859-2516 | [email protected] BAD RIVER SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTER … in Philip will be hosting their annual soup supper and Court Whist night on New Year’s Eve, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Bring goodies to share. Soup will be furnished. Everyone welcome! COMMUNITY BETTERMENT COMMITTEE’S LIGHTING CONTEST … will be judged Sunday, Dec. 20, so residents are reminded to keep their Christmas lights on! Prizes will be awarded to the top three places. To nominate someone or for more information, contact Darlene Matt at 859-2077, leave message. AA & AL-ANON ... meetings will now start at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evenings. Please note time change. To have your NON-PROFIT meeting listed here, please submit them by calling: 859-2516, or emailing to: ads@pioneer-review. com. We will run your event notice the two issues prior to your event at no charge. Lookin’ Around Syd Iwan | [email protected] Mileage I’m getting a lot of mileage out of having shots in my eye. The thought of someone sticking a needle in your eye, apparently, is fairly unpleasant to a lot of people. As a result, they have nifty reactions when you talk about it. Just today I was visiting with a lady who is currently undergoing chemo treatments for cancer. When I heard about her treatments, I said something like, “That doesn’t sound like much fun!” She agreed that it wasn’t but expressed hope that it would in the end do some good. Then a bit later when I mentioned having a second shot in my eye yesterday, the same lady grimaced and said, “Ooh!” in distaste. I thought this an interesting reaction from someone who is herself having unpleasant medical procedures done to her. I suppose maybe it is worse when you’ve had recent experiences of your own that were similarly less than enjoyable. No matter how it works, I enjoyed her reaction and smiled a bit. This second go-round, however, was better than the first. For starters, I knew what was coming this time and didn’t have to fuss around about it. Secondly, this shot didn’t hurt at all, was over in seconds, and left no irritation afterwards. The vision in that eye was a little worse for a few hours but has now cleared up and might be a little better than before. I’m afraid, though, that this last treatment being pain-free and fairly simple will not change friend Joy’s mind very much. She too has some macular degeneration that might be helped by shots in the eye. After hearing about my last shot, though, Joy firmly announced that she would not be following my example, no way, no how. It wasn’t going to happen. She’s a fairly strong-minded gal so I don’t suppose my ophthalmologist will be getting a call from her anytime soon. I might, however, recommend the call just to hear some sputtering. As you know, it is sometimes enjoyable to say things that make other people grumble around and fuss at you. I have a neighbor, for example, who is always waging war against hornets and boxelder bugs since she sternly dislikes them. It is fun to tease her about them and mention that there are more of them currently sitting outside her door trying to come in. She is on to me now, however, and mostly just smiles when I try to get a reaction out of her. It is also fun to extol the virtues of things certain people don’t like. Take the color of cattle for instance. Some ranchers are completely sold on owning only black critters which is fine. Bragging on other colors is likely to bring a response so it is fun to do so. The same applies to makes of vehicles. I mostly drive Fords so I like to note their superiority to those who prefer to drive Dodges or Chevys. These preferences seem to run deep and bring a good response to counter suggestions. Food items are excellent too. Wife Corinne would be unlikely to ever even taste herring or pickled- Subscription Rates: For Haakon, Jackson, and Jones counties, Creighton, Wall, Quinn, Marcus, Howes, Plainview, and Hayes addresses: $39.00 per year (+ Tax); Elsewhere: $45.00 per year. South Dakota residents are required to pay sales tax. Periodicals postage paid at Philip, SD. Postmaster, send change of address notice to: Pioneer Review, PO Box 788, Philip, SD 57567; or FAX to: 605/859-2410. Website Subscription Rate: $36. E-mail address: [email protected] website: www.pioneer-review.com Established in 1906. The Pioneer Review, the official newspaper of Haakon County, the towns of Philip and Midland, and Haakon School District 27-1 is published weekly by Ravellette Publications, Inc. Pioneer Review office is located at 221 E. Oak Street in Philip, South Dakota. pigs feet so I have a hard time not offering to share them with her. She doesn’t care much for Brussels sprouts either so I always try to keep a good supply of all these things around just in case I want to offer them to her or mention how good they really are. Sometimes I am rewarded by a grimace, a frown, or maybe even an ultra-polite “no thank you.” Of course, if you want to get a really strong reaction out of someone, just disagree with them about sports or politics. This can often be a stronger reaction than you want, however, and may be best avoided. I found that out in talking to my Uncle Les who was a devout democrat and would allow no disagreement with his views. To say something he didn’t agree with was to invite a very long and detailed lecture designed to pointedly show you the error of your ways. I did not, after listening to several of the said lectures, ever bring up politics in any form with him or show any expression whatsoever when such things were being discussed. Anyway, it is sometimes fun to stir the pot to get interesting reactions out of people. I can recommend getting shots in the eye as a good way of doing this, but it would be somewhat pointless for you to do unless you needed them. You may think such a medical procedure would be about the last thing on earth you would want to do no matter what, but sometimes we bite the bullet and do things anyway if they might be good for us. It doesn’t hurt on occasion to be brave. Philip, SD U.S.P.S. 433-780 Phone: (605) 859-2516; • FAX: (605) 859-2410; e-mail: [email protected] Copyrighted 1981: Ravellette Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Nothing may be reprinted, photocopied, or in any way reproduced from this publication, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the publisher. DEADLINES: Display & Classified Advertising: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. (MT) Legals: Fridays at 5:00 p.m. (MT) Publisher: Don Ravellette Gen. Mgr. of Operations/Ad Design: Kelly Penticoff Ad Design: Mary Ravellette Editor/News Reporter: Del Bartels; Reporter: Nancy Haigh Ad Sales: Beau Ravellette Jones County – 4-5, Rapid City Christian – 3-4, Bennett County – 2-5, Stanley County – 2-6, and New Underwood – 0-9. The PHS football players who made the WGPC All-Conference Team include Grady Carley, Rance Johnson, Dalton Kinsley, Riley Heltzel, Nick Donnelly and Kaylor Pinney. The honorable mention team honors included PHS’s Braden Puhlman and Jace Giannonatti. The season’s conference team standings saw Philip with 4-2, Stanley County – 6-0, Lyman – 42, Wall – 3-3, New Underwood – 24, Rapid City Christian – 2-4, Kadoka Area – 0-6. The conference chose Stanley County’s Colten Drageset as the conference’s most valuable player. Stanley County’s all-conference football players include Drageset, Michael Scott, Lukas Chase, Damon Hoftiezer, Cutter Gillaspie, Brevin Klemann and Trey Montana. Honor mention went to Brady Hoftiezer and Jaylen Brown. Lyman’s football all-conference included Conrad Mohr-Eymer, Korder Cropsey, Cole Schelske, Haydon Cleveland and Cameron McManigal. Wall’s football all-conference went to Cass Lytle, Carter Elshere, Gabe Sandal and Rylee Schreiber. Honorable mention included Jacob Linn, Raedon Anderson and Camden Sawvell. New Underwood’s all-conference included Cody Scott, Nick Baker and Justin Oberlander. Honorable mention went to Stetson Stover and Colton Cogdill. Rapid City Christian all-conference football players are Paul McLaughlin and Dylan Terry. Honorable mention are Jordan Graper and Jeb Hunt. Kadoka Area all-conference is Matthew Pretty Bear, while honorable mention are Jarrett VanderMay and A.J. Bendt. College briefs South Dakota State University, Brookings, has announced the following students will receive scholarships for the academic year. •Peyton DeJong, Philip, has been awarded the Leaders for Tomorrow Scholarship and the Ek- The block building north of the Corner Pantry convenience store has been razed. The floor and a certain height of the north wall will remain until probably spring. The north wall acts as a fence with the adjoining lot further north. The barn to the west was taken out several weeks ago. Come spring, plans are for a shell to be built over and around the current business building. As construction continues, the new will replace the old, even as the business continues to serve its customers. Drawing winner Jackie Sampson, left, is the winner of the prize from the recent Philip Health Services, Inc. auxiliary fundraiser. The arrangement was created by Prairie Designs Studio and was raffled off to help fund community projects of the hospital auxiliary. Presenting the arrangement was auxiliary member Crystal Eisenbraun. strum Family Scholarship. DeJong, daughter of Travis and Pam DeJong, is a freshman agricultural education major. At Philip High School, she was active in FFA, National Honor Society, volleyball, band, choir, golf, drama, cheerleading, 4-H and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Country Praises Del Bartels | 859-2516 | [email protected] Cell mate Three years of being a prisoner of war had worn the man thin and ragged, a wisp of his former self. Now, silently during the night, he was being half lead, half carried southward through the enemy jungle. Helping him escape was a prison guard. A night’s travel away from the prison, they burrowed into the brush to hide during the day. Enemy soldiers were searching for the American and the traitor. Frayed nerves allowed only so many hours of sleep. The two men started whispering, talking as suspicious allies. The American had to know. Why? In broken English, the guard told of his life. From infancy, he had been taught to believe in authority, the Party, that there was no God, at least not like the one that this prisoner had prayed to even against the threat of death. For three years he had watched the prisoner resist denying his government, his family, his god. Though the prisoner could not have known the date, come the cold and wet of the winter season the prisoner had mumbled what he called Christmas songs, whispered more prayers and asked his God to send an angel to help him through the pain of torture. The American could no longer fight to stay awake. The little food the guard had stolen had to last at least five more days. Water, though, would not be a problem, not in a place that got rain every day. Weakness pulled the man back into a sleep. At least there was no more torture. When he woke, the guard patiently continued his story. The guard could not have imagined, through such torture, not doing anything demanded of him to make it stop. Yet, the prisoner would not renounce his country or his god. After each session, the guard was the one responsible for getting the limp prisoner back to his cell. Then is when he asked the American how he could withstand such pain. The half-dead prisoner often said that he could not, not without the encouragement of his cell mate. The guard watched and listened. He had paid dearly for a black market Bible, something •Katlin Knutson, Philip, has been awarded the Sophia and Lloyd Riddle Scholarship. Knutson, a freshman predentistry student, is the daughter of Barry and Edna Knutson. At Philip High School, she was a member of the National Student Council and the Student Council Association state board. that, if discovered, would have been his death. Secretly, he studied about angels and Christmas. The two traveled by night. The American remembered very little. Miraculously, even with such exertion and little food, he was recovering from the constant torture inflicted for three years. In an exhausted haziness, the American declared that he truly believed in angels, of Christmas and the reason behind it. The end of the fifth night they waited for dawn, not to hide in fear, but to step into sight of an American camp. Barely able to talk, the American promised to not let the guard be shot on sight. He now had gained just enough awareness to realize that the guard could have saved not only him but his cell mate as well. The guard said that was what convinced him of the American’s faith. There were angels. There could be no denying such a Christ. The prisoner had endured unimaginable torture because of help from his cell mate. For three years filled with pain, the prisoner had never had a cell mate. Ravellette Publications, Inc. Letters Policy Ravellette Publications is happy to receive letters concerning comments on any news story or personal feeling on any subject. We do reserve the right to edit any offensive material and also to edit to fill the allotted space. We also reserve the right to reject any or all letters. Our deadline for insertion in the Thursday issue is the preceding Monday at 5:00 p.m. Letters intended for more than one Ravellette Publications newspaper should be mailed or hand delivered to each individual newspaper office. All letters must bear the original signature, address and telephone number of the author. POLITICAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: No political letters are to run the two weeks prior to an election. The “Letters” column is intended to offer readers the opportunity to express their opinions. It is not meant to replace advertising as a means of reaching people. This publication’s goal is to protect the first amendment guarantee of free speech. Your comments are welcomed and encouraged. The Pioneer Review • P.O. Box 788 • Philip, SD 57567-0788 (605) 859-2516 • FAX: (605) 859-2410 E-MAIL ADDRESSES: ADS: [email protected] • NEWS: [email protected] December 17, 2015 • Pioneer Review Little Pasture on the Prairie Rural Livin’ 3 SDSU Extension Eliza Blue | [email protected] Adele Harty | Cow/Calf Field Specialist About Eliza: My “Little Pasture on the Prairie” started out as a borrowed piece of land at the end of a street in Bison, SD, and now is a full-fledged pasture with an odd assortment of orphans and vagabonds, most of them wearing wooly suits. After spending most of my adulthood living in New York City and Minneapolis, or on the road touring as a folk musician, it's been quite an adjustment! There are also cats and chickens running in and out of the pasture as they please, a small herd of milk cows, and an old city dog who, like me, still can’t believe where she's found herself. These are the stories of my adventures – and misadventures – in the little pasture, and the joy of waking up every day to life as a ranch wife and new mama. (To read more, or see pictures, you can visit www.littlepastureonthe prairie.com) Roll slowly, without pushing too hard, or the dough will stick and pull apart. When you are done rolling, take your long wooden turning stick and ease it under the dough's thin edge with a careful sawing motion. Once you've slide the stick halfway, slip it back out and start again from the other side of the circle. After you've successfully loosened all the flattened dough from the board, you will gently lift the circle up with the stick, and roll it onto the hissing heat of the silver griddle. It won't take much more than a minute for the griddle to do its work, and you'll need to flip the dough. Another minute and you will lift the circle up again, and whisk it to the growing pile swaddled in a soft white tea towel. Congratulations, you are making lefse! Growing up in Minnesota, lefse was something I'd heard about, but as my heritage is Italian and Irish, it wasn't part of my family's culinary traditions. In fact, I didn't get my first taste of lefse until I arrived in South Dakota. Here, there are ladies who still make it just like their grandmas did, so you are liable to find it on the holiday tables of ranches all up and down this part of the country. Chances are you know what it is, but if you don't, it is a flat, circular bread of mashed potatoes and flour made popular by Scandinavian immigrants. I need to digress briefly here … For a time, the man of the ranch worked at a guest ranch that hosted many Italian visitors. One thing Italians love to talk about is food, and there was a particular dish he kept hearing them lavish with praise – polenta. "It is the best!" the Italian visitors would rave. "What, you've never had it?" they would exclaim, and then, 'Well you HAVE to try it!" Now, if like the man of the ranch, you've never had it, polenta is basically cream of wheat made with corn meal. Coarse and smooth at the same time, it has a soothing texture, but it is not particularly flavorful on its own. Sufficed to say, when the man of the ranch finally tasted polenta, he couldn't help wondering: "What was all the fuss was about?" I'll admit I felt the same way about lefse the first time I tried it. And the second. So, when I had the opportunity to get together with a group of gals to make lefse I jumped at the chance... Yep, you read that right. See, the man of the ranch is not a polenta lover, but has very fond memories of stuffing himself silly on his Grandma Myrtle's lefse at Thanksgiving and Christmas. To an adult eater like me, lefse tastes just fine – but without a beloved grandma's special technique, the warm twinkle of christmas lights as a backdrop, and the kinship of aunts and uncles and cousins gathered to share it with, it just doesn't have the same magic. To me, lefse taste like what it is – thin bread that is vaguely reminiscent of potatoes. I can take it or leave it, or anyway, that is how I used to feel. It is more complicated now. The cozy little ranch house we live in, was where Grandma Myrtle was born and raised. I imagine there was quite a bit of lefse making when she was small, though it probably wasn't reserved for holidays. In the old country, where Myrtle's parents spent their respective childhoods, lefse was usually made in massive amounts by craftswomen who traveled to differ- ent homesteads providing this service. The original lefse was much drier and a family might have a year's worth made at a time. The bread would be stored in wooden boxes, and rehydrated before it was consumed. This early variety was made with whatever flour was handy, and only sometimes contained potatoes. When Myrtle's parents first built this house, no doubt they had only a wood burning stove to cook over, and a piece of flat cast iron to fry the bread. The first few years her parents lived here were rich. The weather was grand and crops were plentiful, but that didn't last. Severe droughts swept across the plains, and drove nearly all the early homesteaders back east. Myrtle's family stuck it out though. During the lean years, most winter nights the supper table probably didn't hold much more than thin bread made with mealy potatoes. It wasn't the food of celebration, but salvation. By the time Myrtle was a grandma, those times were the distant past, and by all accounts she wasn't a woman who liked to dwell on what was over and done. Still, when Myrtle made lefse she probably didn't think of a Christmas time feast, but her mother's sweet face, rosy from standing over the fire, flipping the brown flecked rounds, then piling them on the rough hewn table. It was the food that kept them from starvation, it was literally the bread of life. That is why, when I get the chance to learn to make lefse, I take it. In years to come, when the days get short and the boxes of sparkling ornaments are carried up the cellar stairs, there will also be one day set aside for lefse making. As I roll out the dough, I will tell my son about his great-great-grandparents, and the long trip across the ocean. I will tell him about the hopes they held for this new country, and the wonder they must have felt at grass, grass, grass, as far as the eye could see. I will tell him about this house, built with all that hope and wonder, and the grit and determination that has kept it occupied every generation since. And when we are done, when there is a stack of lefse tall enough to feed our extended family all through the holidays, I will let him eat as much as he wants – just like Grandma Myrtle let her beloved grandson so many years ago. Letting him eat lefse until he can't hold even one more bite. First Dakota National Bank will host AgriVisions 2016 featuring Dr. David Kohl on Tuesday, January 5, at Best Western Ramkota, 920 West Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD with registration and lunch beginning at 11:00 and Dr. Kohl presenting at 12:30 pm. Farmers, Agri-Business professionals and business owners are invited to attend. The great commodity super cycle is in the rear view mirror. The economic transition is in full gear. The duration is unknown and will be very dependent upon global and domestic economic variables. How does one position your business to navigate the economic white waters and capitalize on opportunities that will arise? What are key management and financial practices that will not only keep your business resilient or agile in these times of economic uncertainty with a surprise around every corner? Nate Franzen, President of First Dakota’s Agri-Business Division, states, “First Dakota is excited to bring AgriVisions 2016 to Pierre. Mark Tuesday, January 5 on your calendar and plan to attend AgriVisions 2016. Dr. David Kohl is a highly respected and accomplished Ag Economist. He will offer tips and tidbits for your business, family, and personal lives. His extensive knowledge and understanding of the agriculture industry will enlighten and entertain. Plan to join us at AgriVisions 2016.” For 25 years, Dr. David Kohl was Professor of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. Kohl retired from teaching in 2003 and is a Professor Emeritus with Virginia Tech. He received his MS and PhD degrees from Cornell University. Dr. Kohl has hosted more than 6,000 workshops and seminars for various agricultural groups. He has published four books and 1,200 articles on financial and business related topics. He has received 11 major teaching awards. AgriVisions 2016 begins with registration from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. and Dr. Kohl’s presentation at 12:30 p.m. CT. Lunch will be served after registration. Please call today, 605-224-5817 or 800657-5826, to reserve a seat. During the organization's centennial convention held in Huron Dec. 9-10, Doug Sombke was elected by the members of South Dakota Farmers Union to serve a sixth term as their president. "I feel truly honored to serve the membership of this great organization. These are South Dakota's farmers, ranchers and rural citizens," said Sombke, a fourth generation Conde crop and cattle farmer who has served as the organization's president since 2005. The South Dakota Farmers Union serves more than 17,000 family farmers, ranchers and rural citizens statewide. As president, Sombke spends his days traveling across the state and nation advocating for family farms, ranches and rural communities. This is while his three now grown sons manage the day-to-day farming operations of the family farm. All three sons also operate independent businesses, which helps the farm sustain four families. "It's the next generation of young farmers and ranchers who inspire me. Our state's economic future rests in their hands because agriculture is our number one industry. They are the reason I put my all into this role each and every day," Sombke said. "When I was first asked to serve as president 10 years ago, the timing could not have been better. My sons were ready to become more active on the farm." Since then, the organizations' membership numbers have soared, reaching a 20-year high of 17,000 in 2015. "Membership numbers increased in nearly every county throughout South Dakota. This is a clear sign that our organization is not only strong, but growing," said Karla Hofhenke, SDFU executive secretary. During the state convention, three board members were also reelected. These members include Wayne Soren, Lake Preston, SDFU vice president, Jim Wahl, Salem, Lynn Frey, Lemmon, and Joel Keierleber, Colome. Dr. David Kohl to present at Agrivisions 2016 Sombke re-elected S.D. Farmers Union president Excess Protein Deficient Protein It seems as though every year presents new and different challenges regarding weather, markets and input costs. This year has been no exception. The volatility of the cattle markets are on the minds of ranchers constantly. The warm fall has been a blessing in many respects, but possibly a curse in others. The variability of input costs is always important as it impacts the bottom line. These things make it so incredibly important to continually work on the business and not just in the business. With regard to the weather, some specific considerations need to be made regarding cattle needs as well as potential problems with current weather conditions. As you evaluate the current situation, reevaluate what you have done in the past and determine if it is still the right thing to do in 2015-2016. One specific area is protein supplementation of the cows. As I drive around the western part of the state, there are many cows grazing dormant range. It is obvious that some herds are receiving a protein supplement, but others may not be. The questions you can ask is, “Do they need it, and if so, how much?” One visual indication is to observe the consistency of the manure. The pictures below show manure from animals that have excess protein (Figure 1), sufficient protein (Figure 2), and deficient in protein (Figure 3). This is a simple tool to evaluate if your supplementation program is working. In many locations, there is still green grass that the cows are selecting, which could be meeting their protein requirements or only a minimal amount of supplementation is necessary. Another concern with the warm fall we have had is the potential presence of nitrates. I have recently worked with producers who moved cattle to a river bottom during a storm for protection from the elements and unfortunately a number of livestock perished. The animals demonstrated symptoms similar to nitrate toxicity, but could also be Atypical Interstitial Pneumonia (AIP). When the lush grass from the bottom was tested for nitrates with the quick test, it reacted very rapidly. Samples have been sent to a lab for further testing to determine actual levels. Just be aware of moving cattle from areas of dry, dormant forages to areas that may have more lush, green grass in lower lying areas. There could be unforeseen problems lurking. The other question to ask is “What do they need for minerals?” During the winter months, it is necessary to evaluate the mineral program, as a different supplement is likely needed than during the growing season. Typically, when speaking of forage mineral levels, generally calcium levels are adequate in forages and phosphorous levels tend to be low and often inadequate, especially in mature forages. Thus, phosphorous supplementation is often necessary, especially with low quality forages such as winter range, crop residues, or low quality hay. The specifics of the mineral program can vary greatly depending on the total ration mineral composition, therefore testing forages and supplements is key. Some basic recommendations for winter mineral supplementation programs are: Always provide trace mineralized salt as a minimum. Supplement Sufficient Protein phosphorous when forage is dormant, unless distiller’s grain is being used as a protein source because it can add a large amount of phosphorus to the diet, depending on the quantity being fed. Supplement copper if symptoms are present or by-product feeds are being used that create antagonisms. Be sure to monitor copper status to ensure deficiency is solved without reaching toxic levels. Because offthe-shelf mineral and salt products are formulated to meet generalized conditions, it is often beneficial to create a customblended mineral formula to meet localized deficiencies or toxicities of a specific ranch. No matter which type of mineral supplement you use, it is important to work with a nutritionist who can analyze and compare minerals to meet the needs of the cattle on your ranch. For questions or to evaluate your cow nutrition program, contact Adele Harty at 605-394-1722 or [email protected]. Get Your Winter Gear Here!! New shipment of Caps, Shirts & BOGs (they make great Christmas gifts, too!) Pour-ons & Fall Shots available at Jones’ Saddlery, Bottle & Vet Locally owned & operated 859-2482 • Philip Grossenburg Implement = Compact power and BIG SAVINGS! Get 0 for 60 months on % ALL Compact Utility Tractors!1 )DPLO\7UDFWRUV_$750 Implement Bonus2 )DPLO\7UDFWRUV_Up to $2,200 Implement Bonus2 )DPLO\7UDFWRUV_Up to $4,000 Implement Bonus2 *5((1)(9(56$9,1*6 )DPLO\7UDFWRUV_$250 OFF a 5-year Residential PowerGard™ Warranty3 )DPLO\7UDFWRUV_Additional $500 OFF3 )DPLO\7UDFWRUV_Additional $1,000 OFF3 Register online and get your additional savings coupons. Visit www.JohnDeere.com/GreenFever to learn more. Grossenburg.com Winner, SD 605-842-2040 %ORRPƟHOG1( 402-373-4449 Pierre, SD 605-224-1631 +DUWLQJWRQ1( 402-254-3908 Philip, SD 605-859-2636 :D\QH1( 402-375-3325 1Offer valid through 2/1/16. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. Fixed rate of 0% for 60 months. 2$750/$2,200/$4,000 off implement bonus is in DGGLWLRQWRƟQDQFLQJRSWLRQVDQGUHTXLUHVWKHSXUFKDVHRIWZR-RKQ'HHUHRU)URQWLHULPSOHPHQWV6RPHUHVWULFWLRQVDSSO\VRVHH\RXUGHDOHUIRUGHWDLOVDQGRWKHUƟQDQFLQJ RSWLRQV2IIHUYDOLGWKURXJK&XVWRPHUZLOOUHFHLYHDQDGGLWLRQDORIID\HDU3RZHU*DUGƀ:DUUDQW\RQ)DPLO\7UDFWRUVDQGRIIWKHDJUHHGXSRQ SXUFKDVHSULFHRIDQHZ-RKQ'HHUH)DPLO\)DPLO\7UDFWRU7KLVRIIHUFDQEHFRPELQHGZLWKRWKHUHOLJLEOHRIIHUV GRO8X41215PRP-BW Philip Area 4 Pioneer Review • December 17, 2015 Hit & Miss 859-2516 | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] May God’s sweet angels watch over you and yours this holiday season with their glorious light, just as they watched over baby Jesus on that long ago night. To my wonderful family, friends & neighbors, Merry Christmas! –Thelma Heltzel GAS FOR ERICA December 7th thru 14th at the Philip Pit Stop We will donate 5¢ for every gallon of gas purchased to Erica Williams to help offset medical costs. All you have to do is say, “Gas For Erica!” Elderly Meals Thursday, Dec. 17: Crispy Baked Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cauliflower, Cheddar Garlic Biscuit, Cherries. Friday, Dec. 18: BBQ Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Biscayne Veggies, Fruit. Monday, Dec. 21: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Fruit. Tuesday, Dec. 22: Sundried Tomato Chicken, Pasta Salad, Squash, Fruit. Wednesday, Dec. 23: Mesquite Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Garden Veggies, Fruit. Thursday, Dec. 24: Pizza Pasta Casserole, Scandinavian Blend, Roll, Fresh Fruit. *** Philip Bus Schedule: Trip to Rapid City every Tuesday and Thursday. To go please call 605441-1495. Wall bus to Rapid City every Wednesday – leaves from Philip. For questions please call Kay Ainslie at 859-2670 or 4412449. From M.R. & Barbara Hansen We went to the Mayo Clinic for Barbara’s follow-up exam. Her scars are healing nicely and her facial movements are gradually improving and should continue to improve. She is cancer free at this moment. The next step is radiation treatment in Rapid City. It will be five times per week for six weeks. There will still be a five percent chance the cancer could come back. Then we will go to Mayo again for a final checkup. Thank you for all of your cards and prayers and continue to pray for Barbara. On the way to Rochester, we stopped overnight at Humboldt to stay with Wanda and Ed Arts. What a fun time we had with them and Wanda showed us many dishes, plates and mementos from her mother, Cecile, and from her Grandma Palmer from the Grindstone area. They fixed a wonderful roast beef dinner and Wanda served a pudding in some little glass cups that were over 100 years old. We played a game of Scrabble in Vivian’s honor and hoped all of the words were approved by her! We did use the dictionary a little Dec. 17: Free Movie “Annabelle’s Wish” • 7 pm with a visit from Santa Claus!! Dec. 18-21 & Dec. 25-28 Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip PG Sat: 8:00 p.m. Fri: 8:00 p.m. Sun: 1:30 p.m. Mon: 7:00 p.m. For updates on movies, call: Gem Theatre 859-2000 • Philip when in doubt. Wanda’s mother and Vivian were sisters. We also stayed one night in Woodbury, Minn., with our daughter, Holly, and grandson, Asher. There, you always have to play his favorite card game called poop on your neighbor. We also listened to a little concert he gave on his violin and guitar. We also called our grandson, Josh Engelbrecht, in Iowa City, as it was his 18th birthday. His mother, our daughter, Tiffany, lamented on how fast those 18 years went by! We want to thank Chuck and Etta for the nice drive up to Wall last week and the fun lunch we had at the local diner for hamburgers and chicken sandwiches. Chuck, thanks for driving and Etta, thanks for treating. And a nice thank you to Lloyd and Marianne Frein for stopping by for a little chat and for bringing two books on the lives of saints. That was very thoughtful of you and the books are a joy to read. And today, Sunday, it was a joy to hear the strong clarion calls of Father Achbach at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from a reading to the “Philippians” to always trust and not be anxious and present prayers and petitions with thanksgiving. Also today, our brother, Wayne Hansen, will fly in from his winter home in California for a follow-up doctor visit from a surgery three or four weeks ago. As we will be in Rapid City for our sister, Sharon’s, 70th birthday party, we will stay over at Wayne’s in his summer home in Rapid City. News from Loren Kiel Last week started out much differently for me. I hope it is not to be a new trend or a new normal. I attended two memorial services, one Monday and another Tuesday. The one Monday was held in memory of Orville (Andy) Anderson, age 88, Hill City. Andy passed away Nov. 8, in Omaha, Neb., at a hospice house after suffering a severe stroke. He was the husband of Rose’s first cousin, Beverly (Paulson) Anderson. The memorial service I went to Tuesday was that for Kay Payne, age 75, held here in town at the United Church with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating. Pastor Kathy is especially gifted in presenting appropriate and comforting messages at funerals or memorial services. (It seems less harsh to refer to a funeral as a memorial service. And much at those services are focused upon a celebration of the deceased person’s life. Kay’s family had chosen a theme built upon the most wellknown Bible passage of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Pastor Kathy spoke of Kay loving in many ways: her hobbies, her travels, her family, and yes, her husband, Norman. There was some serious talk and some humor inserted. Kay’s son-in-law spoke a few words for the family and special music was furnished by Marianne Frein as pianist and Maureen Palecek as vocalist. They both are also very talented. We do want to extend our sympathy to Kay’s family during this time of their loss. It was a different kind of experience for Rose and me as we attended the funeral at Hill City. It was held at the Silver Dollar Saloon a mile or so south of Hill City on Highway 16. The Silver Dollar Saloon has a stage for a band with a sound system and a speaker’s podium in front of a dance floor. About two dozen chairs were set up in that area. Alongside that dance floor area, separated by a railing, is an area of tables and chairs. There were quite a number of relatives and friends who attended the memorial service, so many of them were seated at those tables or remained standing. Officiating was Rev. Craig Wexler pastor of the Community Lutheran Church in Hill City. (This was a first time experience for him conducting a memorial service in a setting like that. He is a young motorcycle riding pastor only five years out of the seminary.) A couple of Beverly’s sons and a son of Andy furnished some special music, singing accompanied with a guitar and also a couple tributes given in the form of a composed song and poem. One of the special music numbers they played was “Amazing Grace.” A meal, including many Norwegian goodies, was served during fellowship time after the service. During the fellowship time a friend, Don Andersen, who is a local musician, entertained with guitar and vocal music. He entertains at various venues in the Black Hills area. He gave to me one of his business cards which lists him as a performer of classic rock, blues and country music. Andy and Beverly socialized at the Silver Dollar Saloon on many occasions and they had a tradition of having a Christmas party there on the seventh of December. So, Beverly and family thought it fitting to have their last farewell to Andy at that location. Andy and Beverly were also members of the Community Lutheran Church and attended it when not traveling. That church is an ELCA church and Rose and I were not aware that it existed. When visiting Rose’s aunt, Martha (Babe) Law, in Hill City in years past, we had attended the Missouri Lutheran Church which she belonged to because it was within walking distance of her home. Aunt Babe was definitely brought up in the Norwegian tradition, so it was a compromise for her to belong to a German Lutheran Church. The Community Lutheran Church in Hill City is a bit off the beaten path located at 705 S. Newton Ave. It is a relatively new church starting with a charter membership of 119 baptized members on Dec. 6, 1981. (I went to their Webpage to get that information.) Thursday, Dec. 10, the First Lutheran ladies had their monthly Bible study at the Senechal lobby. Nine ladies and one gentleman were present. They had earlier invited husbands or men of the church to join them. One of the husbands was bold enough to join them. I don’t know why, but most of us men shy away from a basically women’s group Bible study. As has been the practice, some of us husbands join them during their refreshment time. They always serve great desserts for that occasion. This time, the selections were more festive for the Christmas season. I do recall that both men and women were present in the adult Bible study course called The Bethel Series Bible Study which I taught in the First Lutheran basement back in the early 1970s. (My teaching that course only followed after some very intensive training classes to prepare me for teaching the course.) I currently prepare a message once a month for the nursing home Sunday afternoon serv- Philip Nursing Home Tree of Love honors loved ones The Philip Nursing Home will again have the Tree of Love during the holidays. You may ask: “What is the Tree of Love?” The Tree of Love is a way in which the community can remember loved ones who may have passed away or a loved one who is still living. It is a worthy project which makes money for the residents’ activity fund. Three trees will be placed on the bulletin board at the nursing home in early December: The In Memory Tree – for those loved ones no longer living; the In Honor of Tree – for that special loved one still alive; and the Tree for Businesses. Colored symbols are placed on the trees. Red symbols are $25; Blue are $10; Green are $5; and White are $1. The price differences allow everyone the opportunity to give a tribute in someone’s name. The name of the honored person and the name of the sponsor are placed on the symbol. Those decorating the trees appreciate a condensed version of the information. For example: The John Doe Family. Include the necessary information of the honoree and the sponsorDonations will be accepted from now until Christmas. Your Tree of Love donation can be sent to the Philip Nursing Home, Attn: Ruthi Jimenez, PO Box 790, Philip, SD 57567. Please note on the envelope that it is a Tree of Love gift. Out-of-town businesses are also invited to participate. ices which I conduct with the help of Rose for the music part of the service. Perhaps I am just making excuses for myself! Friday, Dec. 11, the Grindstone Women’s Club held their annual Christmas meeting and party at the Bad River Senior Citizens’ Center. It involves a noon meal with husbands and other guests invited for the meal and a social time. The ladies move tables together and decorate them for their gathering. Another table near the entrance of the center is where the men sit for their meal and also chew the fat. (Current events, such as the markets, weather, economy and the woes of the world are topics touched upon, but nothing is resolved!) Oh, yes, some reminiscing about old times also takes place. The ladies conduct a brief business meeting and exchange some gifts. (Rose Kiel shared the script for a Christmas skit with the rest of the ladies. And Rose also reported to me that Myrna Gottsleben had an entertaining shoe game. Don’t ask me what that was all about!) There were 11 ladies and five men present including guests. Members present were Mary Eide, Charlotte Gabriel, Myrna Gottsleben, Arlyce Griesel, Rose Kiel, Esther Knutson, Gay Logan and Beverly McDaniel. Guests were Deloris and Don Poss, Rita Ramsey, Vicki Eide, Larry Gabriel, Jack Griesel, Loren Kiel and Rich Smith. I have heard it said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Well, I will say for sure that we men ate heartily and the food was excellent. Sunday, Dec. 13, the monthly potluck dinner at the Bad River Senior Citizens’ Center was held with about 30 folks attending. (I did not see the final number registered as a few came in just before we started eating.) As always, the food and the fellowship were both great. I learned from John Heltzel that he and his crew were about finished with rebuilding and closing in the former Jay’s Saddlery building. He said that interior wall finishing won’t take place until it has a new owner and it is determined how the space will be used – what interior partitions. if any, there will be and where electrical outlets and plumbing will be installed. We heard reported that the reason Jerry and Joy Neville were absent was that they were in the process of moving downtown into one of the new duplex apartments on the corner of N. Wood Ave. and E. Elm Street. Again, on the 13th, Rose and I conducted the Sunday afternoon worship services at the nursing home. You might think that for entertainment we would play the traditional Christmas songs, but instead we played music more in keeping with Thanksgiving. We considered them still appropriate. If my observations are right, there were 15 folks in attendance with five visitors. Eleanor Kroetch came in late with her guests her daughter, Carol, and Carol’s husband, Dan Asheim, Hill City. ( I recall when he was a teacher here in Philip. They were the ones who built the home on the south side of E. Pine Street as it curves and goes up the hill. I am not aware of who lives there now.) As has often been the case, Kay Ainslie was there and she furnished some cake for refreshments. Thank you, Kay. Other guests were Vern Foland and Beverly Moon, both from the Silverleaf Assisted Living. The Haakon County Crooners gave their dress rehearsal Christmas concert at the Philip Nursing Home Sunday night, Dec. 13. They will hold their public performance at the American Legion hall Dec. 20 this year instead of doing it in the courtroom of the courthouse. By the way, if you have not had the opportunity to go see the parade of Christmas trees at the Haakon County Courthouse, I recommend that you make an effort to do so. As I have made my way around town in recent days, I see more and more Christmas decorations going up. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Barry and Edna Knutson and his sign business crew were busy putting up colorful lights along the gable and roof outline of the Knutson residence. That included a string of lights on the entry of our apartment. There was some ladder work involved with that. I’m sure others in town put equal effort into decorating their homes. I noted that Santa and his reindeer and sleigh have already arrived on the roof-top of Mike and Hallie Albrecht’s home. But some of the reindeer must have been sick as there were only three of them there! I have had a problem develop with my computer. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn’t quit working. It gets too warm after being on for more that 45 minutes or so and a thermal switch shuts it off. So far I have been able to boot-up again after it has cooled down. I got in touch with Ron Larson and he came by Monday morning this week to take a look at it. He gave me the bad news that my mother board needs to be replaced, or the other option being to replace the whole computer. Meanwhile, I will continue to tease it along by using it in short periods of time. Should it completely quit, I may not be reporting until it is fixed or replaced. December 17, 2015 • Pioneer Review Obituaries Eugenia "Gene" Reinhardt Eugenia "Gene" Reinhardt, age 100, Philip, S.D., died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at the Philip Nursing Home. Eugenia "Gene" Reinhardt was born Oct. 22, 1915 to Elizabeth and George Ruff in Ault, Colo. They moved to Butte County in South Dakota when she was nine months old and she resided in various residences in Butte County throughout her remaining childhood and adult life until 2003 when she moved to the Hickory House in Spearfish. She was the oldest of 13 children of which three of those 13 died in infancy, leaving the family with 10 children. Both of her parents migrated from Russia to the United States, which gave her the German-Russian ethnicity. Being the oldest of 10 children placed the responsibility of helping with all the daily chores involved in raising those children and employing and boarding several hired men to help with their farm. Eugenia went to college. She attended Spearfish College for one quarter and decided to go to beauty school in Deadwood. After completing her training in beauty school, she worked as a hairdresser in Deadwood. In the very late 1930s, she and Ed decided they should marry, so she quit her job and married Edward Reinhardt in April 1940. They lived in Vale for a few years, at which time Patsye was born. After Patsye was born in 1941, Ed purchased a farm in Arpan located three miles north of Nisland. Edward, Jr. was born in 1946 and Gretchen was born in 1949 while living in Arpan. They continued to live in Arpan until the mid to late 1970s. They sold their farm and retired in Newell in a two story home that once belonged to Eugenia's parents. Ed passed away in 1989 and Eugenia sold her two story house and moved to Belle Fourche in 1994. She lived in a duplex in Belle but later moved to an apartment in Belle. In 2003, she moved to the Hickory House in Spearfish. In 2005, she moved to Philip and lived in the assisted living facility and the nursing home until her death. Eugenia held a variety of jobs during her life. She was a beautician, and also worked in the Butte County treasurer's office. She was a hard worker and a gifted and talented lady. She was a gardener, raised flowers and vegetables and had a beautiful yard, even though a great deal of time was spent taking care of the farm animals. But her greatest gift was that she was a wonderful cook. She cooked at one time for the Nisland School lunch program and also for the Belle Fourche Don Pratt Dwight David Hurst Dwight David Hurst, age 70, Murdo, S.D., died Dec. 9, 2015, at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Dwight David Hurst was born June 24, 1945, to Orville “Rusty” and Verda (Howder) Hurst. He grew up in the Draper area, attending rural country school through fourth grade, Draper Grade School, and graduating from Draper High School in 1963. He later attended Black Hills State College. Following college he went to California where he worked for a short time. Upon returning to South Dakota, he worked for Bert Creamer, Rankin Implement, Corky Hayes at Corky’s Auto Supply and West Central Electric. On April 3, 1971, Dwight was united in marriage to Sheila Masteller. To this union was born their son, Todd. Dwight enjoyed gardening, mowing, fishing and hunting. One of his best hunting memories was when he was able to shoot his prize elk, in 2003, in the Black Hills. Dwight also enjoyed driving the school bus and enjoyed those kids. He loved riding motorcycles throughout his life. Another joy of ST. WILLIAM CATHOLIC CHURCH Midland – 859-2664 or 843-2544 Fr. Kevin Achbach Saturday Mass: 7:00 p.m. (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.) his life was having coffee at the “round table” with his many friends at a local restaurant. Dwight was always willing and ready to help anyone out. After seven short weeks, he succumbed to his battle with pancreatic cancer. Survivors include his wife, Sheila, Murdo; one son, Todd Hurst, Mounds View, Minn.; two brothers, Russell Hurst (Janet), Lakeville, Minn., and Norman Hurst (Mary Kay), Mobridge; three sisters, Joyce Drabek (Rich), Belle Fourche, Nancy Densmore (Don), Olympia, Wash., and Marlyce Miller (Dale), Elk Grove, Calif.; and a host of other relatives Confession: Before Mass ****** ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Milesville – 859-2664 Fr. Kevin Achbach Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. (Feb-April-June-Oct-Dec) Church Manor, and in her later years she and her sister, Marie, had the Cove Cafe in Newell. Many people looked forward to tasting her home cooking in that cafe. She hosted many family gatherings and prepared many German dishes for her family members. She fried grebel (a German version of a rich donut made with sour cream and twisted into a knot) at her church bazaar in Newell and people flocked to come buy her grebel. Her ability to socialize and yet work hard made her truly an asset to her family, the church, and her community. She will dearly be missed. Survivors include her son, Edward Reinhardt, Jr., Belle Fourche; her daughter, Gretchen Phillips and her husband, Gary, Philip; three grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathan Phillips, and Laurie Gene Reinhardt; and a host of other relatives and friends. Gene was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Reinhardt, in 1989; her daughter, Patsye Reinhardt Hostler, in 1971; four sisters, Betty Glove, Marie Nissen, Dorothea Soldivini and Shirley Turpin; five brothers, George, Robert, Paul, Dale and Dave Ruff; three siblings in infancy; and a daughter-in-law, Lana Reinhardt. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, at Rush Funeral Home in Philip. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, at St. James Lutheran Church in Belle Fourche. Interment will be at Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche. Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Philip. and friends. Dwight was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanie Schroeder, his parents and a special cousin, Dennis Hurst. Memorial services were held Monday, Dec. 14, at the Draper Auditorium, with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating. Interment was at the Draper Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Arrangements were with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip. His online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome. com 5 Jake Henry Totton Jake Henry Totton, age 91, Kadoka, S.D., died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Golden Living Center Meadowbrook in Rapid City. Jake Wickum Henry Totton, son of Wilfred and Bertha (Rickgauer) Totton was born on Dec. 8, 1924, in Lucas, S.D. The family moved to Hidden Timber in 1926 and then to Norris in 1928. Jake went through eighth grade and two years of high school at Norris. Jake enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 1945 and served in the Pacific Theatre. He served on the Selma Victoria, which was an ammunition ship, during the war. Jake’s tour of duty finished in December 1946. In 1947, Jake started working for Byrd Patterson, herding sheep at Norris. In 1948, Jake moved to Kadoka and started working at Patterson im- Peters Excavation Home: (605) 837-2945 Brent Peters Cell: (605) 381-5568 Excavation work of Located in ALL types! Kadoka, SD WBackhoe WTrenching WTire Tanks WVacuum Excavation WCobett Waters WDirectional Boring Crooner Fundraiser Christmas Concert and Sing-Along in memory of Lee Schoniger Sunday, December 20th • 2:00 p.m. Philip Legion Hall Donations will be accepted to assist in the purchase of an electric piano for the legion hall. Please join us for sing-along caroling prior to the concert. Refreshments will be served. Send obituaries, engagements & wedding write-ups to: [email protected] There is no charge. 4th Avenue Floral Dec. 24 through Dec. 27 & Dec. 31 through Jan. 3, 2016 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. ******** plement and worked for the Patterson family until he retired in 1996. Jake spent most of his adult life as a mechanic. He never rushed into anything but always seemed to get accomplished what he set out to do. The last year and a half was spent at the Gold Living Center Meadowbrook in Rapid City. Jake’s most faithful companion was his little dog, Tiger. Jake was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka. Survivors include two brothers, Rex (Nancy) Totton, Kadoka, and Robert "Bob" Totton, Murdo; and a host of other relatives and friends. Jake was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Bertha Totton, and five brothers, Richard, Kenneth, Vernon, Will and Bruce Totton. Military graveside rites were held Monday, Dec. 14, at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with Pastor Duane Neugebauer officiating. Arrangements were with the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Philip – 859-2664 – [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. 9:30 a.m. (August) Tues-Wed-Fri. Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thurs. Mass: 10:30 a.m. at Philip Nursing Home ****** UNITED CHURCH OF PHILIP Pastor Kathy Chesney • 859-2310 Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. 1st Wednesday of the Month: Contemporary Worship, 6:00 p.m. UCW meets 2nd Friday at 9:30 a.m. ****** FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INTERIOR Pastor Kathy Chesney • 859-2310 E-mail: [email protected] Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. ******* WESTERN NEW HOPE LUTHERAN PARISH, Pastor Lauren R. Ley FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 859-2336 • Philip SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:30 a.m. First Sunday: Coffee & rolls following service Bible Study: 2nd Thurs. 1:30 p.m. at the Senechal Apts. lobby Release Time: Wed., 2:15 p.m. Youth Group: 6:00 p.m. ****** Ronald G. Mann, DDS Dentist Philip, SD 859-2491 Annual Christmas Tool Sale! –DeWalt –Black & Decker –Portable Cable –Bosch –Milwaukee –Crescent Plus! World’s Largest Christmas Stocking Sign up for the drawing until December 23rd at 10 a.m. HOURS: M-F: 7 A.M. TO 5 P.M. • SAT: 8 A.M. TO NOON MOSES BLDG. CENTER S. HWY 73 • 859-2100 • PHILIP TRINITY LUTHERAN Midland – 843-2538 SUNDAY WORSHIP: 11:00 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.) ****** DEEP CREEK LUTHERAN Moenville – 843-2538 SUNDAY WORSHIP: Saturday Evenings ****** OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN Long Valley SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:45 a.m. ****** DOWLING COMMUNITY CHURCH Every Sunday in July Services at 10:00 a.m. followed by potluck dinner *** CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Art Weitschat Kadoka – 837-2390 SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:00 a.m. ******** OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Philip (605) 669-2406 • Murdo Pastor Ray Greenseth Sunday Worship Services: 1:00 p.m. ******** OPEN BIBLE CHURCH, MIDLAND Pastor Randy Ellendorf facebook.com/midlandobc Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Rush Funeral Home Chapels in Philip, Wall & Kadoka Jack, Gayle & D.J. Rush www.rushfuneralhome.com Bible Study: Wed. at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Ministries: 2nd Thurs., 1:30 ******** 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!! ****** 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. ******* ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 10 miles SE of Midland Pastor Glenn Denke • 462-6169 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. (CT) Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. CT Scotchman Industries 859-2542 • Philip, SD www.scotchman.com Midland Area 6 Midland Sonia Nemec | 843-2564 | [email protected] We've been having some beautiful days and now things are changing, as it's known to do on the prairies of South Dakota. We had some snow, not a lot, just some here in Midland and there has been heavy fog making for icy conditions. The barren tree branches look so pretty with that frost settled on their branches. Sounds like we could be in for a good amount of snow. With college finals being done on Wednesday, for most colleges, students are looking forward to being home for Christmas and mom and dad are keeping an eye on the weather forecast. And speaking of college, Saturday, Dec. 12, was graduation ceremonies at Black Hills State University at the Young Center. Because of being director of records at the college, our daughter, April, puts a lot of time and work into organizing graduation day. April believed the December college graduates deserved their own graduation day and though it made double work for her, with two graduations in the school year, she was happy when others agreed. I remember April sharing of an 80-something year old lady, walking across the stage to receive her diploma on that first December graduation day. Made April tear up, she was just so proud of that diploma. A memory maker day! This day of Dec. 12, 2015, graduation day at BHSU, a young man in his early 20s, who would have graduated in May with a double major, but for an unfortunate accident on a golf course – was remembered. Some of you may remember that particular day. He and his girlfriend and another friend were out golfing at the Spearfish Canyon golf course, lightning struck, ricocheting from an object and hitting his friend and himself. The friend lived, but he did not. An unbelievable shock! A posthumously award was given in remembrance of that college student, with his brother walking across the stage to accept this. In telling me about this on the phone, April doubted there was a dry eye in that Young Center, at that moment in time, on that graduation day. *** I would like to share a story that has to do with the Midland Community Library Christmas tree at Christmas in Midland. Barb Jones, Lisa Osburn and myself were on the committee to do up a tree this year. At a previous library board meeting, Barb had brought some pictures of trees made from books that she had found on the website of Christmas trees made from library books. Well, you can't get anything more unique than that, now can you? In trying different things from those pictures of trees with books from the library, the decision was made. Barb and I were sure glad to have Lisa on board for she loves doing that sort of thing and is good at it. After trying a few things at the library and not feeling too good about it, Lisa offered to take some books to her place to see what she could come up with and from there we all headed for home. Obviously, Lisa had gone to work for later the phone rang, it was Lisa wondering if I could come over to see what she had done. Telling her I'd be right over – remember, we live across the street from each other – when I saw the tree, it most definitely was a Christmas tree of books. It looked good! We had a good time at the legion hall with that tree project, with Barb and Lisa doing up the rows of books, for with these hands of mine it would have been an avalanche of books. Lisa had an old school desk that belonged to her mother, perfect addition to the tree of books, she also had a wooden sleigh which was made by her father an ideal place for putting some books. Lisa has a whole lot of Christmas books and added them into the mix of library books. When all was said and done, Lisa's husband, Shane, made the comment, "In twenty years when kids might happen to see a tree such as this, they might ask – what is it made from – it’s made out of books – where can you get them – we got them from the library." With modern technology you can read books in other ways, as for me, I still like having an actual book in my hand and a bookmark for where I left off. As we were ready to head home, Barb asked Lisa and I if we would like to go to her house to see her snowman tree, and so we did. Barb had sent me a picture, but when you see the real thing it is a total different picture, it is huge. Her daughter, Carrie, helped her do up that snowman tree and what an interesting tree it was. Barb's Christmas tree was the body of the tree, with white, fluffy cotton making up the head, and middle and lower body parts, with a top hat on top and parts of the tree showing through the body parts. No ornaments to hang this year, for the snowman took their place. *** Barb Jones had the St. William Altar Society Christmas party this year with 11 ladies having an enjoyable time and commenting on that large snowman Christmas tree. Good fun! Trinity Lutheran Church will have their church Christmas program at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, followed by a tea and tasty goodies. St. William CCD Christmas program will be at 7:15 p.m., before Mass on Dec. 19. Sunday, St. Peter's Lutheran Church had their Sunday School Christmas program along with Estate & Auction O ’Dea Real LLC CURRENT LISTINGS (567 TILLABLE ACRES) High Productivity Rated Soils Great Access, Close to Town, Good Hunting Area $1,875/acre *OFFERS CONSIDERED* 4 BEDROOM, 2 FULL & 2 1/2 BATHS New Paint, New Windows, Corner Lot, 18x24 Garage *PRICED REDUCED* $150,000.00 MIKE O’DEA • 605-441-6212 • odea605rea.com Broker Associate with Bertolotto Real Estate & Auction Inc. church and goodies to follow. The last day of school in Midland before Christmas vacation will be Dec. 18. Santa's Secret Shop was the first week of December at the Midland School, which is sponsored by the Midland School Booster Club. Each student was given Santa bucks giving them an opportunity to buy a gift for mom and dad or siblings, or whoever they wished. The Midland School Accelerated Reading program is going well with some of the mom's helping kids with some fun projects in the mix. Jen Jones put together small pine cones in the shape of a tree and painted them green with the students getting to decorate them. In November, Jenna Finn did a project with the students in making turkeys out of pumpkins. And did you know, the combination of borax and pipe cleaners make for some beautiful snow flakes? The Midland School had their annual Christmas program on Thursday with Nicki Nelson in charge and the theme being, "Elves and Sleigh Rider." There was singing and parts recited. Grades five through eight played a couple of band numbers with Kolette Struble as their director. Santa Claus came with treats for the children and the Commercial Club gave out bags of candy and peanuts and apples as folks left for home. Last Sunday, Jenna Finn and three kids headed for her folks’, Gene and Theresa Deuchar, with Jenna helping her mom get things ready for Christmas and Cass and Cole heading out with grandpa Gene on a mission to chop down a tree for Christmas. Jenna reports her mom is doing better following surgery, which is good news and I'm certain much appreciated the help. And it was a memory maker for Cass, Cole, and grandpa Gene. And in the mix was a fun time with little Emma Mary. A good day! Morrie and Barb Jones went to the home of their son, Pat and Sandy Jones and family, Wessington Springs, for the school holiday extravaganza in which their granddaughter, Piper, was in. Piper is an eighth grader this year! Barb reported it was very good and nice to be with family. Maxine Jones reported the following: Dr. Jim Stangle's "In My Opinion" column last week was excellent! Thanks for presenting research based facts regarding food caused illness and death. That kind of information is sadly lacking in much of the public commentary on the subject. Who knew that of E Coli incidents leading to illness and death, most were due to eating salads (32 deaths) and not meat (3 deaths) for years 20062015?? And his information is from Center For Disease Control. His column is always interest, but last week was virtual reality check for many of the attacks on food and agriculture and it obviously is from research available to anyone who wants to be honest in their facts. Seems like our beautiful fall is Jim & Barb Petoske farewell & God’s blessings as they move from Midland to Sioux Falls. They have been a vital part of our community for many years and we will miss them! Their mailing address is: PO Box 207 Midland, SD 57552 The staff at the Dakota Country Pharmacy greeted visitors with smiles, snacks and drinks for a Christmas open house, Wednesday, Dec. 9. Those staff members els to Colorado for the same purpose. Maxine and Shorty stayed at the Ross and Melanie Jones home Friday night and on Saturday morning, they and Ross went to Spearfish and met Barry Jones for breakfast before going to graduation ceremonies at BHSU Young Center. Barry's daughter and Shorty and Maxines granddaughter, Lexi K. Jones, was one of the graduates. Lexi plans to stay in Spearfish while finding a job. Her degree is business administration, tourism and hospitality management. Maxine and Shorty and Barry and Lexi went out for lunch after graduation. Maxine and Shorty especially appreciated that April Nemec Meeker recognized us in passing, and brought chairs out so we didn't have to climb the bleachers for seating. April and her husband, Steve, both work at the university and she handed out the diplomas and managed the practice for graduation the day before. Once again I am running out of time so will close by wishing you a good week on this cold and icy, and a bit snowy, Tuesday! South Dakota Fire Marshal Paul Merriman encourages South Dakotans to enjoy the holiday season, but also to be careful with possible fire risks. “There are so many special activities going on in homes during the holidays,” said Merriman. 23930 Nowlin Rd. Midland, SD 57552 NEW FRIDAY SPECIAL!! HAPPY HOUR M-F 4-6 P.M. Surf N Turf: 10 oz. Sirloin with Shrimp, Potato & Salad Dec. 23: Come get “Jingled” at our Dirty Santa Party Happy Hour until 9 PM!! CLOSED DEC. 24-25 Have a Merry Christmas! Don’t miss our New Year’s Eve party! Enjoy Live Music! Wear your Ugly Sweater! 843-2000 • Main Street in Midland Del Bartels shown are, from left, Jaslyn Konst, Bethany Kroetch, Marilyn Millage, Courtney Kjerstad, Karen Snyder, Debbie Miller, Milo Zeeb and Kristin Schmidt. Safety with decorations Happy 40th Anniversary, Cindy & Mike Koehler g Bookin as Christmes Parti ! NOW and friends. Will Fischer and his family from Stickney were not able to attend, but Tejay and Tonya, Rapid City, and Jeff and Jackie Rheborg and Craig, Dea, and Jersey, Pierre, were all there. And so was Bev's still favored uncle, Bob Seidler, age 92. Some say he is the one who turned the 'age' numbers on the cake to read '86' rather then '68'. Bev responded as he expected her too. More of those fun memories. Last Friday, Dec. 11, was the birthday of Maxine's mother, Marge Calhoon who died in 1974 and also Bryer Jones, grandson of Maxine and Shorty. It was also the Black Hills Skating Club Ice Show that night so Maxine and Shorty did some shopping then attended the show. Granddaughter Kalli Jones was one of the skaters. The group is a little less in numbers, but led by more experienced skaters. Lauren Eccaries and Alex Rogers on down to the three and four year old beginners there were fun, cute and accomplished performance. Alex is the granddaughter of Gay Klima Tollefson, who moved from Philip to Denver so Alex could advance her skating skills. Lauren Eccaries also trav- Dakota Country Pharmacy Christmas time open house I have a daughter and a son-in-law. I think they are both without a flaw. So send them a card with your best regards. It’s 40 years of working hard. … l l e w e r Fa St. William Catholic Church & Midland Commercial Club request a Card Shower wishing ending, with snow falling today, (Monday), Maxine and Shorty Jones attended the South Dakota Cattlemens annual meeting in Pierre last Wednesday, hearing information and interesting speakers and taking care of the annual business of the organization. Preparing for the coming S.D. legislative session with its probable tax during increases was a major topic for discussion. Visiting with friends during breaks and meal times was fun, too. Somehow, lots of fall work on the ranch has gotten done, though Maxine and Shorty have attended an ag banquet in Rapid City, and the Nutcracker ballet, also in Rapid, which granddaughter, Kalli Jones was in, as was Rose Nelson's granddaughter, Abigail Nelson. Christmas in Midland gets better every year, from the food, tree contest, vendors, the Santa photo center, hay rides, and the grand finale and reason for it all: The Living Nativity and story of Jesus blessed birth. The successful surprise birthday party for Beverly Stalley McNess at Loose Ends was a fun event, attended by about 80 people. Bev was thrilled to see so many family Pioneer Review • December 17, 2015 “There are more family gatherings, more special meals and more features like Christmas trees, candles and lights. All those are good things, but they also increase the chance of home fires.” The safety tips that Merriman suggests can be used to reduce the risk of other holiday related home fires include: If you have a natural tree in your home, check the amount of water in the stand each day. A fresh tree can take in up to a quart of water a day. Place the tree away from heat sources such as fireplaces and heaters, and don’t place it in an exit path. Never use candles on or near a tree. Make sure the lights you use are UL listed and not frayed or damaged. Don’t use outdoor lights indoors or indoor lights outdoors. Don’t overload electrical circuits. Use approved circuit strips and turn off all Christmas lights before leaving the home or retiring for the evening. Put lit candles in glass safety globes and keep lit candles away from drafty windows and doorways. Avoid the temptation to burn cardboard boxes or holiday wrapping paper in a fireplace. Those materials burn at very high temperatures and not all fireplaces are suited to burn those materials. As always, Merriman said home owners should place working smoke alarms on each floor of the home. Two-thirds of the home fire deaths results from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or working smoke alarms. www.pioneer-review.com ! # ! " " December 17, 2015 • Pioneer Review Betwixt Places Marsha Sumpter | 837-2048 | [email protected] Good morning from Kadoka, the edge of the Badlands. As I type away an owl is cooing to the west of our house in the dark of the night. Hope he can catch any mice before they get as far as the house! What a refreshing contributor to the Pioneer Review, Eliza Blue, with her weekly “Little Pasture on the Prairie”. She has such a way with words and brings the wonder of a city person experiencing the life of a farm/ranch wife. A very good read along with Del and Syd’s weekly articles. Another contributor is Dr. Jim Stangle who brings out a lot of great points concerning the animals raised on ranches. He doesn’t get fired up too often but when he does it is a good read. George and Sandee Gittings were in Philip, Midland and Pierre on Monday. George kept an appointment in Pierre. Robin Gittings and Kristi Eden went to Rapid City on Monday. Wade, Jessica and Melodie McGruder were supper guests at the George Gittings home Monday evening. Wade, Jessica and Melodie McGruder had supper at the George Gittings home Friday evening. Robin and Kristi were the chefs. A happy birthday to Kay Ainslie. Missed the party that was advertised but understand she was honored by many in special ways. Monday, Dec. 7, was a day to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bill and I were on the road to Rapid fairly early Monday for an eye appointment for me. The eyes are good but a change in prescription will make them a tiny bit better. Gads, the price of glasses where we were was offta! I got the prescription and will wait for a bargain to come along. Once we got home Bill went to the card room in Philip. I ventured to Philip later in the day and did some business, visited Dean Parsons at the swing bed and attended visitation for Kay Payne. Sympathy is extended to the family of Kay. Kay loved Christmas and her many quilts were treasures. Don Moody had appointments in Rapid City to take care of so loaded up the two dogs and BB the kitten and settled in at the Rapid Valley home Monday afternoon. Tony Harty came by for a visit at our place Monday afternoon and gave me his news and caught up on reading newspapers. Tuesday morning we recorded 5/100s of rain in the gauge. The streets were wet. A change of plans on driving to the South Dakota Farmers Union meeting in Huron occurred when Sandee Gittings had car trouble on the way into Philip. Sandee was fortunate to limp into Philip and get her car in the hands of their mechanic so she called to see if I could drive. I picked her up at Walker’s and after loading things in our car, we were off. A pleasant day to drive and the roads were good. I got a call from Ben Malik about trimming some trees at our place. I tried to explain what I thought needed to be done and he proceeded to do what he thought needed to be done. Sandee and I settled in at the Cross Roads for the convention. Sandee is Secretary on the County Councilors. We are proud of Tyanna Gottsleben and Ashton Reedy, Senior Advisory Council members, who were busy helping with all the youth activities and the Torch Bearers ceremony under the direction of Education Director, Bonnie Geyer. Ashton will serve on the National Senior Advisory Council this coming year. Roxie Gittings came to the George Gittings home Tuesday morning and then she and Sandee attended services for Kay Payne. Wednesday was a full day for Sandee Gittings and me. After listening to the information on the farm bill, hearing financial report and working on policy, we attended the Education Honors Lunch. The afternoon Keynote Speaker, Dr. Temple Grandin was good. Dr. Temple Grandin has had a major impact on the meat and livestock industries worldwide. She has numerous books out and there is a movie also. Many years ago I was in the same airport limo with her and we had a very good conversation. Because she has autism she sees things differently from others. The good news was that her parents allowed her to blossom with her different focus rather than trying to mold into a certain shape. The event was standing room only. The rest of the afternoon was also full and the award banquet ended that day. Meanwhile back here in Kadoka Bill was in Philip for cards. George Gittings was fending for himself with his bad leg and managed to get some food and drink and survive. Wednesday was the nicest day of the week in Sturgis, with it hitting 65 degrees. Ralph and Cathy Fiedler took advantage of the good weather and went to Rapid to do their Christmas shopping. Mission accomplished, shopping all done and gifts wrapped and Cathy even got a little baking done. Their neighbor Bev’s husband passed away on Wednesday so they made a meal for the family and took over. Bev and Cathy worked together at the nursing home. Jessica McGruder brought Melodie out to the George Gittings home Wednesday to spend time with Robin and Kristi. Melodie enjoyed feeding the cows! Wade and Jessica brought supper out that evening and took Melodie home. Don Moody went by the Black Hills National Cemetery Wednesday morning then continued on to Sturgis to keep an appointment and went on to Deadwood for lunch and entertainment before turning toward the Valley home. Thursday morning, Sandee Gittings and I were up early to attend the Farmers Union Industries breakfast. Five States make up the FUI and the reports are always interesting. Some of the things invested in is cat food, cat litter, manure spreaders, used oil collection and of course picking up dead animals for rendering to mention a few. Information on the use of E-30 in your vehicles is being pushed, which would support ethanol production. We learned more about the issue to be on the ballots about redistricting of legislative districts to prevent gerrymandering, which has been used quite freely in the past to eliminate or reduce senators and representatives in districts by redrawing the lines. Another dynamic speaker was Amberley Snyder, a Utah State University student who was injured in a pickup accident at age 18 on her way to the Denver stock show. Amberley was a competitive barrel racer since she could ride but the accident changed everything in a matter of seconds. She was told she would never walk or ride again but that didn’t set well so she figured out how to stay on her horse and eventually taught herself how to mount and dismount and with the use of a seatbelt and fabric fasterner straps to keep her legs in the stirrups she will get her professional rodeo permit in 2016. Her message is, “We all have obstacles and our own unique challenges. My message is to encourage people not to give up on themselves; to rely on the support around them and on the Lord to help them through those trials.” South Dakota Farmers Union celebrated 100 years of existence. Election of president, vice president and board members was done and entertainment of Williams and Ree was enjoyed to end the event. Don Moody had a doctor’s appointment in Rapid City Thursday and all was good along those lines. He shared that the kitten is a little hellion on four legs and keeps the dogs in a constant state of wonder and they don’t really like the little fur ball. Amazingly the kitten likes water and isn’t bothered by it all that much, so the squirt bottle Don has used to discipline with is now a form of fun for the cat, sort of like squirting milk from the cow for the cats to drink! Friday, Sandee Gittings and I were on the road home from Huron with a stop in Pierre to pick up some things and I had a nice visit with Joan Patton, we don’t see each other very often. She is doing well after some surgery, the best physical therapy is to do what you love and ranching runs in her blood. We made it home and Sandee’s car was all fixed. When I got home I saw that tree trimming had happened. Wow, one tree was pretty well stripped down, a little more than I had imagined and some that needed to be trimmed were still in need. I had given Ben the liberty of “just do what you think needs to be done” sort of like telling a beauty operator to just cut your hair any way you want. Ben and I looked over what still in my mind needed to be done and he would be back. When he came by I was on the roof cleaning off branches, so he joined me, and we looked at trees from a different perspective. Don Moody made a trip to place a wreath at the Black Hills National Cemetery at Vi’s grave Friday then he continued on to Deadwood for lunch and entertainment before returning home. Kristi Eden returned to Iowa on Saturday morning. Wade and Melodie McGruder had dinner at the George Gittings home Saturday while Jessica was at work. Saturday morning, we enjoyed a visit with Dan Piroutek when he stopped by Jiggers for breakfast while we were there. Mel Carlton Community also joined us for breakfast. Dan was busy getting things lined up for a sale. Michael Skiles and his aunt, Sandy Eschenbacher, came by our place to take away a direct to garment printer that no longer worked and the company went out of business. Mike is a graduate from graphic designer school and maybe he can get the machine running with his knowledge. One less thing in the basement. Tony Harty stopped by our place for a visit Saturday to read papers and catch up on news. A little snow but it melted off right away but Sunday there was some ice, a little snow and lots of fog. Sunday services were cancelled at the Our Lady of Victory church here in Kadoka. He reported another mouse was trying to escape with a trap attached to it, which didn’t happen. Roxie Gittings spent Sunday at the George Gittings home. She drove in some thick fog but made it home safely. Wade, Jessica and Melodie spent part of the afternoon with Roxie and then had supper with George, Sandee and Robin. I attended church and fog was settling in more all day. Dylan and Keene Moro stopped by for a visit when they were out for jog and in the late afternoon I was among the many that attended a memorial service for Jake Totten at the Rush Funeral Chapel here in Kadoka. The “Parade” that comes in the Rapid City Journal had an interesting article about the Christmas tree. It said Christmas trees have been being decorated for 169 years thanks to England’s Queen Victoria, who ignited a worldwide craze when she trimmed a royal tree in 1846. The article also tells about the aluminum Christmas tree that was introduced to the mass market in 1959 by the Aluminum Specialty Company but took a nosedive in 1965 when Charlie Brown and Linus chose a humble real tree over a flashy aluminum one. The aluminum tree was something we had when we got married in 1961 and it was a half a tree that could hang on the wall. Since we lived in a very small trailer, 8’x32’, it worked perfectly. When our trailer blew over, with us in it, just days before Christmas December of 1961 I don’t remember what happened to that tiny little tree. Nobody was hurt although it was bitter cold and we sought refuge in a neighbor’s trailer that withstood the wind that cold night. Have you ever tried to get from room to room in a trailer that was on it’s side? We fell into the stool in an attempt to get to the middle bedroom where Shelley (five months of age) was only to be 7 blocked by a sliding door, then it was push the outside door open on the top side of the trailer, run along and go in the other door and fall into the livingroom to reach the bedroom, barefoot. Our first home was in shambles. What a memorable first Christmas as a young married couple! Also in the same “Parade” in an article about Wall Drug Store, under National Treasure part of what makes America unique. “Ability is what you are capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, Attitude determines how well you do it.” “So You Want to Work on Federally Financed Jobs” Seminar Tuesday, December 22 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Capital University Center, 925 East Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD No Charge to Attend—Preregistration requested by December 21, 2015 A limited number of spaces available—must register Call 605-773-2780 or e-mail: [email protected] to register Sponsored by the Central South Dakota Enhancement District in Partnership with the Governorʼs Office of Economic Development, Capital University Center South Dakota Small Business Development Center, Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Associated General Contractors of SD, Inc. Highway-Heavy Utilities Chapter SD Rural Development Office, US Small Business Administration and US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Community Conservation district fall awards 8 Pioneer Review • December 17, 2015 The Haakon County Conservation District’s 2015 fall awards and banquet was Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Bad River Senior Citizen’s Center in Philip. The Conservation Board of Supervisors includes T.J. Gabriel, chairman, Peggy Parsons, vice chairman, and Fred Foland, Marvin Coleman and Tom Parquet, supervisors. Shelia Trask is the district manager. The local Natural Resources Conservation Service staff are Nina Pekron, district conservationist, and Mike O’Dea, engineer. The original formation of the South Dakota districts was in 1937. The Haakon County Conservation District began as the center of the Haakon County, then expanded over time to now include over one million acres. The HCCD has a working agreement with the NRCS. The district’s monthly newsletter, the Conservation Courier, includes updates on the HCCD, NRCS, Farm Service Administration, Badlands Youth Range Day and other items. The HCCD also works with grants and grant applications. Gabriel said that conservationminded landowners should look into such grants. “It is a great way to get a project partially funded,” said Gabriel. Trask said that landowners and others should take care of conservation, especially before any kind of drought arrives. She said that conservation is not only a rural concern, but an urban one as well. Four conservation awards were presented. This year, a poster award was also presented. Each Del Bartels From left, Karen and Mark Foland – Farmstead Award, Janice and Bart Parsons – Green Yard Award, McCoy Peterson – state Arbor Day poster winner, Sheila Trask – district manager, Sharon and Dave Hemmingson – Shelterbelt Award, and Donna and Rick King – Natural Resources Award. award winner received a canvass production of a scene that depicts something unique about the winner’s property or work. Farmstead Award Mark and Karen Foland Mark grew up farming and ranching in Haakon County. He and Karen have been married for 35 years and have operated their ranch near Ottumwa since their marriage. The son, Fred, is now in business with them and their daughter, Sarah, has spent many days helping, especially during calving and harvest seasons. While Karen is primarily the one who does the mowing and upkeep around the farmstead, the rest of the family helps in these chores when needed. The Folands farm mostly wheat and some millet and milo. They also run angus cattle. Green Yard Award Bart and Janice Parsons Bart and Janice are long-time Haakon County ranchers. They were selected to receive the Green Yard Award because of their attractive yard. Even in dry years their yard always looks beautiful. “I’m lucky that I do travel the county a lot,” said Gabriel. “This is a family who has a beautiful yard.” Trask added, “It is totally immaculate. When asked, Bart said he every year he decorates the main tree in the yard for Christmas. The Parsons live at what was once the town of Hardingrove, established in 1903. Bart’s family moved there from Manderson. Janice was raised in the Grindstone area. They married in 1958 and lived in the original old home of the town for 31 years. There used to be an old building that once was the store, but their son Mike burned it down on the Fourth of July in the early 1980s. Janice’s family says she works in her yard eight days a week. Their children, son Earl and his wife, and daughter, Sharon and her husband, are involved in the farm/ranch operation. Their other daughter, Nancy, lives in Nebraska, and their son Mike lives in Rapid City. State Arbor Day Poster McCoy Peterson The annual Arbor Day poster contest is for all fifth graders across South Dakota. McCoy Peterson not only won the contest locally, but is the South Dakota state winner. His poster, showing a tree above ground and below ground, states, “Trees are terrific inside and out.” His winning poster is depicted on the 2016 State Conservation District calendar. “He did a fantastic job,” said Gabriel. Shelterbelt Award Dave and Sharon Hemmingson In 2000, the Hemmingsons planted 28 acres of trees in strips across their fields in southern Haakon County. The family helped plant and take care of the trees. The grandchildren have been great help. Dave credits the fabric for helping make the venture successful. During the dry years Dave rigged up an 1,800 gallon water trailer with a shower head and watered the trees. He estimated each tree got five gal- RANCH TRUCK T.J. Gabriel, chair of the Haakon County Conservation District’s board of supervisors NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED!! 2004 Dodge 1500 Hemi 1999 Ford F250 7.3L Diesel, Manual 2003 Chevy 2500 HD 1997 Chevy 1500 2000 Ford F-350 2x4 1999 Ford F-250 2001 Ford F-350 V-10 2002 Ford F-250 7.3L Diesel Philip Motor, Inc. 859-2585 • 1-800-859-5557 • www.PhilipMotor.com lons of water. The trees have proven to be great habitat for wildlife. Prior to planting the adjoining fields to CRP, the Hemmingsons rotated alfalfa, cane, summer fallow and wheat. The Hemmingson’s daughter, Tonya, and her husband, John Kramer, and their family have also planted many acres of trees, and every year purchase more trees from HCCD. Trask described the Hemmingson’s area of Willow Creek Road, “It’s really beautiful rolling over the hills.” Natural Resources Award Rick and Donna King The King Ranch is owned and operated by Rick and Donna King. They have been there almost 53 years. Prior to their marriage, Rick grew up ranching with his father, Don. Rick’s sister, Marlene, and her son, Rick, run a greenhouse in Florida. The Kings run a cow/calf operation north of Philip. Their children, Chip, Chad, Clay and Jennifer, and their families are an integral part of the ranch operation. They have done extensive work on water development – pipelines, dams, dugouts. The King family has a love for the land and conservation. They love to fish and hunts and see the wildlife. Donna’s father worked for the soil conservation service and that is what brought her to the area. Rick has served on the HCCD board and Jennifer his worked for NRCS. Gabriel added, “It’s a wonderful habitat for wildlife.” West Central Electric gets hazard mitigation funds Almost $740,000 in hazard mitigation grant money has been awarded to South Dakota cities and rural electric cooperatives for infrastructure projects since September. The money comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds are administered by the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management. The money is available through a presidential disaster declaration approved as a result of the Wessington Springs tornado and statewide flooding that occurred in 2014. Hazard mitigation is any action taken to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural hazards. Funds were awarded to: •West Central Electric, electrical infrastructure protection to bury four miles of line serving Okaton. Federal share of project is $75,137; •City of Pierre, electrical infrastructure protection to move electrical line from the floodplain. Federal share of project is $140,902; •City of Bryant, electrical infrastructure protection to bury seven miles of line from the substation to the city limits, which is the main electrical source for the city. Federal share of project is $401,344; •Codington/Clark Electric, electrical infrastructure protection to bury two miles of line in rural Clark County. Federal share of project is $36,867; •City of Dante, water infrastructure work to install culverts and reshape a ditch. Federal share of project is $44,342; and •Cam-Wal Electric Cooperative, electrical infrastructure protection to bury one mile of line in Walworth County. Federal share of the project is $40,973. Since 2004, Office of Emergency Management has funded power line burial projects that have equaled 677.5 miles at a cost of more than $19 million. Moving? Send your change of address, two weeks in advance of your move, to: subscriptions@ pioneer-review.com or mail: Pioneer Review PO Box 788 Philip, SD 57567 Community December 17, 2015 • Pioneer Review American Christmas for the troops Above, Grossenburg Implement At right, Dakota Country Pharmacy Above, Philip Hardware At right, Coyle’s SuperValu Courtesy photos Local merchants helped Wheeler-Brooks American Legion Post #173 with collecting, packaging and shipping of donated items. Over 40 packages were sent as part of the American Christmas for the Troops program. Post #173 thanks all those who contributed items and baked cookies. After Christmas, Post #173 will continue to send packages to deployed members of the South Dakota National Guard. Members of Post #173 encourage bakers to bake one batch of cookies per month. For more information contact Ralph Gebes at 859-2350. Badlands Park gets transportation grant Badlands National Park is one of 113 national parks selected to receive a 2015 field trip grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. Badlands National Park offers a series of programs to draw kids into the unique ecology, history, and prehistory of the area. As part of the National Park Foundation’s Open OutDoors for Kids program, this grant (funded in part by Disney) provides funding for materials and logistics to make national park field trips, citizen science projects, Junior Ranger activities, experiential learning opportunities, and more possible. Including this year’s grantees, National Park Foundation grants have made it possible for more than 300,000 students to visit national parks. “Through programs like Open Outdoors for Kids and the Find Your Park movement, we are creating the next generation of park stewards, connecting youth across the country to these special places and inspiring their natural curiosity and love for them,” said Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation. “We are grateful to all of our partners, including Disney, that make such programs possible and help more people find their park.” “By sharing parks with kids at such a young age, we’re building a strong generation of park stewards who will care for and protect these treasured places into the next 100 years,” said Jonathan B. Jarvis, director of the National Park Service. “Thanks to our philanthropic partner, the National Park Foundation, we’re able to strengthen and enrich our parks through the lasting bond these experiences foster.” Badlands National Park will utilize the 2015 grant to fund transportation for school children who would normally not have the means to make a field trip to the park. During their park visit, students have an opportunity gain hands-on experience as they explore the park and its resources. Beyond park visits, we aim to support involvement with youth camps and supporting local youth as seasonal interns to optimize a prospective workforce and engaged community. $ # !" # " % " ! “Ticket to Ride is a great way to encourage local youth to cultivate an engaging sense of universal stewardship by learning the value of the National Park Service mission, how that philosophy can be applied beyond park boundaries, and taking it home,” stated Education Technician Ed Welsh. An awe inspiring blend of wildlife, geology, paleontology, and history makes the opportunities provided by Ticket to Ride ideally placed at Badlands National Park. For the full list of park grantees, and their projects, visit www.nationalparks.org/ticket-adventure. 9 Milesville Janice Parsons | 544-3315 St. Mary's Catholic Church in Milesville will have Mass on Christmas day at 11:00 a.m. On New Year’s Eve Mass will be at 7:30 p.m. At the Hardingrove Church there will be Christmas Eve services at 5:30 p.m. Linda Gebes hosted the Community Club Milesville Christmas party on Wednesday evening. Several goodie bags were put together for the folks in the community who live alone. Members attending were Gayla Piroutek, Karen Carley, Theresa Deuchar, Donna Staben, Tina Staben, Marcia Eymer and Lana Elshere. On Thursday night, the Milesville School held their Christmas program, followed by supper provided by the parents. Jodi Parsons' parents, Mike and Betty McDonnell, Highmore, were probably the ones who drove the farthest. Sunday night there was a good crowd at the Hardingrove Church for their program and soup supper. The roads and weather report kept some folks at home. We were getting sleet when it was time to go home. Gene and Theresa Deuchar attended their grandchildrens’ Christmas programs this week. Nora Hoffman participated in the Big White School program at the Creighton Hall on Monday. Cass and Cole Finn performed in a Christmas musical at the Midland School on Thursday. On Saturday, Duane Keffeler from the Red Owl area stopped for a visit with Gene and Theresa. On Sunday, Jenna, Cole, Cass, and Emma Finn spent the day helping Theresa get caught up. In addition, Dixon, Cass, and Cole helped locate a Christmas tree and completed the job by helping decorate it. Kara Parsons went to Rapid City on Tuesday and spent the night with Joanne Parsons. She visited with two of her aunts and a cousin while up there. Curt Arthur and his friend, Jill, Rapid City, visited with Jim and Lana Elshere on Friday. On Saturday evening, Lana went to the basketball game in Wall with Trey and Jenna Elshere. Grandson Carter is one of the players for Wall. Last Thursday, Paul, Donna and Tina Staben went to Pierre and while there, they viewed the Christmas trees in the Capitol. One of the trees was decorated by the Milesville 4-H Club. Philip & Irene Hansen 60th Wedding Anniversary Philip & Irene Hansen were married on December 23, 1955, in Kadoka, South Dakota To their union, they have three children, Karen of North Glen, Colo., Janet of Rapid City, S.D., and Kevin of Colorado Springs, Colo. They have two grandchildren, Michelle of Queen Creek, Ariz., and Andrea of Colorado Springs. Cards of well wishes may be sent to: 1913 Meyers Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Sunday evening, the Paul Stabens were busy with various Christmas events. Donna and Tina attended the Parade of Homes in Philip and also an open house at the courthouse to see the decorated trees there. Then on to the bowling alley for the Garden Club Christmas party where they enjoyed supper. Paul joined the Crooners for some singing at the Philip Nursing Home. This Sunday afternoon, Dec. 20, the Crooners will present a Christmas concert and sing-along at the Philip Legion Hall at 2:00 p.m. This is in memory of Lee Schoniger. It is also a fundraiser for an electric piano for the legion hall. Donnie and Bobette Schofield spent Thursday and Saturday evenings at the home of Justin and Donna Schofield. They helped them cut up meat and had supper with them, Chase Wright, son of Jeff and Crystal Schofield, was gone from Dec. 2-6 on a trip to New York City and Washington, D.C. He was among six seniors from Philip High School who were in band or chorus for all four years of high school. Some of the highlights were seeing the Empire State Building, Ground Zero, Smithsonian Institution, and they saw some Broadway shows. Jeff and Crystal Schofield were in Vermillion over the weekend where they attended the college graduation of their son, Tre'. Congratulations to both of these young men! On Friday, Jim and Linda Stangle were in Wall for the boys’ basketball game. They were in Philip on Saturday for the boys’ and girls’ games. Milesville boys playing for PHS this year are Mark Stangle and Chase Wright. Weekend visitors at Chad and Kathy Hanrahan's were Kathy's mother and sister, Carol and Melissa Petersen of Gregory. Byron and Peggy Parsons helped their granddaughter, EmmyLee, celebrate her fourth birthday on Friday night at the home of her parents, Brennen and Joni Parsons of Philip. On Saturday evening, Peggy went to Wall to watch their grandson, Cass Lytle, play basketball. Local folks attending the Haakon County Conservation District banquet in Philip on Wednesday evening were Nina Pekron, Peggy Parsons and Bart and me. We received the Green Yard award. Thanks to whoever nominated us! On Thursday evening, our grandchildren, Bailey and Carter, were in the Christmas concert at Rapid City Christian school. Bryan and Sharon Olivier and Bart and I were among those attending. We haven't had sunshine in days. I put out some Christmas solar lights several days ago and they haven't lit up yet. They need the sunshine – and I do too! The weather sounds like snow is on the way. Hank Martin ~ 6 lbs., 17 / ” Emry Idell ~ 5 lbs., 2 oz., 19” 3 4 born November 17, 2015 to Jacob & Anna Garon Proud Big Brother: Dirk Daniel Maternal Grandparents: Dan & Marla Nelson Paternal Grandparents: Greg & Judy Garon Maternal Great-Grandparents: Martin & Vera Nelson Sports & School 10 Wrestlers see mat action at Rapid City Some of the best wrestlers from three states met on the mats during the Rapid City Central Invitational Tournament, Dec. 11 and 12. Philip Area team took the eighth place slot, beating out 27 other teams. The 35 teams who particpated in the tournament range from some of the smallest to some of the largest in all three states. The tournament is a true test of the grapplers’ abilities, physical and mental, and can highlight their strengths and areas that need improvement. Philip’s placing, Team scores were Pierre T.F. Riggs – 225.5, Sturgis – 202, Aberdeen Central – 187.5, Bismarck, N.D. – 187, Huron – 165, Spearfish – 158, Sioux Falls Roosevelt – 145.5, Philip – 139, Rapid City Central – 126.5, Rapid City Stevens – 120, Sheridan, Wyo. – 100, Sioux Falls Washington – 89, Chamberlain – 87, Worland, Wyo. – 77, Douglas/Rapid City Christian – 68.5, Hot Springs – 68, Laramie, Wyo. – 65, Cambell County Wyo. (Gillette) – 58, Hettinger, N.D. – 56, Winner – 54, Newcastle, Wyo. – 52, Mitchell – 48, Torrington, Wyo. – 43, Mandan, N.D. – 41, Dickinson, N.D. – 36, Milbank – 34, Sioux Falls Lincoln – 29, Belle Fourche and Bismarck (N.D.) Legacy – 22, Harding County – 15, St Thomas More and Todd County – 14, Hill City – 8, Lead-Deadwood – 7, and Buffalo, Wyo. – 0. 106 lbs: Parker Snyder record 5-3 •Fall Jarrod Roberts (SHER) 5:13 •Dec. to Eli Kaldoun (SFR) 2-6 •Dec. Daymon Steuck (AC) 7-5 •Dec. to Laken Boese (BIS) 4-6 106 lbs: Jadyn Coller record 4-4 •Dec. Steuck 12-6 •Dec. to Wyatt Turnquist (WIN) 5-6 •Dec. to Daynon Huber (HUR) 7-11 113 lbs: Cash Wilson Philip High School November 2015 Students of the Month Cooper West – junior Responsible for work. Asks questions if doesn’t understand something. Comes in for help if needed. Has a smile every day. Ta’Te Fortune – senior Always attentive in class. Does well on her assignments and tests. Has a kind personality. Always willing to help others record 6-2 •Bye •Fall Nathan Willson (SHER) 1:51 •Dec. to Chauncey Goethals (AC) 2-9 •Fall Alex Stoneall (SFW) 1:45 •Fall to Derick Dower (SPR) 1:15 120 lbs: Reece Heltzel 7th record 7-3 •Bye •Dec. to Spencer Stockman (RCS) 2-4 •Fall Eric Sebesta (SFW) 1:23 •Dec. Trey Rodriguez (TOR) 7-1 •Maj. Dec. Colby Curtis (WIN) 12-2 •Fall to Chris Nash (STU) 0:30 •Maj. Dec. Josh Vorthems (SFR) 9-0 126 lbs: Hunter Peterson 5th record 8-2 •Fall Payton Connolly (NEWC) 1:24 •Fall Alex Phelps (HS) 2:35 •Dec. to Slayton Ludens (SPR) 0-4 •Fall Cameron Biggins (WIN) 1:57 •Fall Austin Cihak (AC) 1:30 •Fall to Austin Senger (PIE) 1:55 •Fall Buddy Heidinger (RCC) 2:02 126 lbs: Colby Fitch record 5-3 •Tech Fall Cody Homan (HLC) 17-2 (4:15) •Fall Heidinger 5:44 •Fall to Senger 0:34 •Maj. Dec. to Cooper Voorhees (RCS) 2-14 132 lbs: Pedro Dennis record 5-3 •Dec. to Idris Elias (LAR) 2-6 •Dec. Caden McNabb (RCS) 7-2 •Fall Tanner Swab (SFR) 3:55 •Fall to Chipper Shillingstad (HUR) 4:25 138 lbs: Victor Dennis record 1-4 •Fall Gavin Durfee (NEWC) 0:58 •Tech. Fall to Tanner Brengle (STU) 0-15 (2:23) •Maj. Dec. to Jared Honeyman (BIS) 0-10 138 lbs: Trey Elshere record 4-4 •Dec. Isaac Fischer (MIL) 4-0 •Tech. Fall to Carter Lohr (SFR) 0-15 (4:16) •Fall to Nathan Sowle (HUR) 2:31 145 lbs: Keagan Fitch 8th record 7-3 •Fall Dylan Fleck (MAN) 3:19 •Maj. Dec. to Trent Francom (HUR) 1-9 •Dec. Cole Johnson (HUR) 5-2 •Fall Hunter Elliot (WOR) 0:27 •Fall Jarren Puhlman (STU) 4:29 •Forfeit to Francom •Fall to Jake Anderson (MIL) 0:44 152 lbs: Nick Donnelly 5th record 5-3 •Dec. Briggs Havlik (MIT) 2-1 •Fall Reese Hansen (SPR) 2:00 •Dec. Tyger Rodiquez (TOR) 6-4 •Dec. to Hunter O’Connor (SFW) 0-3 Philip Junior High School November 2015 Students of the Month Jet Jones – 8th grade Is always attentive in class. Works hard. Gets work done on time. Participates in group activities. Is a conscientious student. Pioneer Review • December 17, 2015 •Dec. to John Henrich (RCS) 0-3 •Forfeit Jaret Lee (DIC) 160 lbs: Rance Johnson 3rd record 8-1 •Fall Wyatt Corley (NEWC) 4:10 •Tech. Fall Dante Colicheski (RCS) 18-3 (4:41) •Maj. Dec. Brady Bieber (BIS) 13-5 •Dec. to Hayden Hastings (SHER) 3-9 •Fall Rick Strubel (HUR) 2:06 •Dec. Logan Wagoner (CAM) 6-4 170 lbs: Kaylor Pinney 4th record 8-2 •Tech. Fall Rondo Hernandez (WOR)15-0 (4:06) •Fall Joey Otta (SFR) 1:51 •Dec. Trig Olson (HC) 7-6 •Dec. to Bradley Nelson (AC) 4-9 •Sud. Vic-1 Nick Christensen (HUR) 10-6 •Dec. to Zeph Irion (SPR) 1-3 182 lbs: Blake Crowser record 3-3 •Fall Damien Bingen (WIN) 1:58 •Fall to Colin Simons (HUR) 3:57 •Fall Leo Arguello (DOU) 2:46 •Dec. to Carter Max (MIT) 5-6 195 lbs: Jory Rodgers record 2-5 •Fall to Justin Bergquist (BIS) 1:16 •Bye •Injury Teigan Marchant (NEWC) 1:00 •Fall Waylon Marshall (TC) 1:44 •Fall to Jake Sanders (BIS) 3:33 285 lbs: Geoffrey DeVries record 3-4 •Dec. Aren X-Wells (NA) 9-2 •Fall Tanner Kettwig (MIL) 1:00 •Fall to Ty Paulsen (PIE) 2:43 •Fall to Josh Waagen (HUR) 2:10 The judges for the annual Philip school door decorating contest had a challenging time this year as all the doors were very creative and unique. Not only teachers, but the kitchen staff and custodians also particpated in the contest. It was noted that there were just two “Scrooges” this year who did not take part. The doors included a wide vari- ety of themes from childrens’ stories, to more traditional, to movies, to unique ideas. Some were very elaborate while others’ simplicity spoke volumes. Photos of all the doors can be seen on the Scottie Pride Facebook page. Up next for the grapplers is the Hot Springs Invitational Dec. 1819. They will then not see tournament action until Jan. 2 when they head east to Salem. School door decorating contest winners Kelcey Butler – 7th grade Does a great job of taking notes. Pays attention in class. Asks for help when she needs clarification. Always tries to do her best. High School - Betty Berry Most Humorous - Pennie Slovek Over Achiever - Laura O’Connor True Christmas Spirit Kathy Peterson Above and Beyond Nicole Dennis and Brenda Grenz Junior High - Lissa Papousek Elementary - Marie Slovek December 17, 2015 • Pioneer Review School & Sports Students compete in food drive 11 Scotties start boys’ basketball season with four-point loss The Philip Scotties boys’ basketball team opened its 2015 season with a game in Wall against the Eagles, Friday, Dec. 11. The team, under head coach Casey Jore, started slowly, trailing by seven points by the end of the first quarter. They then tried a gradual comeback attempt. The second quarter saw not only more baskets, but the Scotties gained a point over Wall. The third quarter was a threat to Wall’s lead, with Philip gaining another four points to put the Scotties within a field goal of tying the score. The final quarter, though, was where the steam diminished for the Scotties. Hard play was not enough for Philip, with the Scotties not gaining the points needed to catch up to their opponents on their opponent’s home court. Scoring By Quarters 2 3 4 1 Philip 13 38 54 68 Wall 20 44 56 72 Field goals: Philip – 26/72 - 36% Wall – 16/25 - 64% Three-point goals: 0/1 Philip scorers: Deontae Thorn – 22, Chase Wright – 20, Cooper West, Garrett Snook and Scott Rafter – 6 each, Dawson Reedy – 5, Dalton Kinsley – 2, Clayton Fosheim – 1 Wall scorers: Carter Elshere – 19, Allan McDonnell and Cass Lytle – 13 each, Rylee Schreiber – 9, Cody Huether – 6, Damion Breese – 5, Camden Sawvell – 4, Mason Sandal – 3 Rebounds: 19 Leaders: Thorn – 6, Kinsley – 5, Snook and Wright – 2 each, Reedy, West, Conner Dekker and Rafter – 1 each Assists: 15 Leaders: Reedy and Kinsley – 5 each, Thorn and West – 2 each, Snook – 1 Steals: 19 Leaders: Reedy and Kinsley – 5 each, Snook – 3, Thorn and Rafter – 2 each, West, Braden Puhlman and Wright – 1 each Turnovers: Philip – 19 Fouls: Philip – N/A Fouled out: Philip’s Wright Garrett Snook, left, and Keegan Burnett coordinated a class-competion food drive, with the food going to the Country Cupboard food pantry. The boys received 945 pounds of food, with a total of 943 items donated. For the elementary competition, the kindergarten class won a pizza party by donating 178 items. For the Philip High School students Keegan Burnett and Garrett Snook accomplished their student council community service project by coordinating a Thanksgiving food drive. The two boys received 945 pounds of food, with a total of 943 items donated. For the elementary competition, the kindergarten class won a pizza party by donating 178 items. For the junior high and high school, the junior class won open study halls for during the week before Thanksgiving break by collecting 199 items. All donations went to the Country Cupboard food pantry based out of Wall. The food drive ran from Nov. 9 through Nov. 19. The boys promoted the drive using these Feeding South Dakota statistics. Hunger in the United States “Food insecurity is present in every county in America. It exists when individuals’ access to enough food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. “An estimated 49 million Americans, or 16.1 percent, are food insecure. This exists, while nearly 100 billion pounds of food go to waste in our country every year. “Over 16 million children live in food insecure households. Twentyone percent of rural households with children are food insecure, that is over one million households. Seventy-four percent of all Feeding America client households have annual household incomes at or beneath the poverty line. Sixty-five percent of households with seniors served by Feeding America have to choose between buying food and paying for utilities or medical care. “A total of 14.6 percent of individuals live at or below the poverty line. One out of every eight individuals in South Dakota is food insecure. The percentage is significantly higher for children under the age of 18 – one in every five children is at risk of going hungry. “Three counties in South Dakota are the poorest in the United States. A total of four South Dakota counties are in the top 10 United States counties with the highest poverty rates. South Dakota has eight of the nation’s 30 poorest counties. Nearly 40 percent of the state’s school-aged children qualify for free and reduced meals, and 19.2 percent of its citizens 50 and older live below the poverty line. “Feeding South Dakota serves all 66 counties in South Dakota, providing food for an estimated 190,000 people every year. Nearly Courtesy Photo junior high and high school, the junior class won open study halls for during the week before Thanksgiving break by collecting 199 items. Snook and Burnett did this as a student council community service project. 40 percent of those served by Feeding South Dakota are considered to be a working poor family. Throughout the state, pantries, on-site feeding programs and shelters served by Feeding South Dakota report that the average monthly income is $970 per household. Almost half of the individuals served by Feeding South Dakota are children and infants. The organization distributed 12.5 million pounds of food to individuals in need, providing 10.4 million meals to hungry individuals across South Dakota. “In order to meet the hunger gap across the state, Feeding South Dakota needs to provide an additional 16 million meals. The value of donated food annually to Feeding South Dakota is over $18.5 million. FSD maintains a network of 350 partnering agencies statewide. Feeding South Dakota “More than 5,500 packages of food are distributed weekly to hungry children across the state through the BackPack Program. For every one dollar donated, FSD can provide five meals to individuals in need. Purchasing those same five meals would cost an individual more than $10. With FSD’s purchasing power, a donation of one box of cereal can pro- vide one box of cereal to serve a family in need. A donation of the three dollars it would cost to purchase that one box of cereal, FSD can provide 18 boxes of cereal to serve 18 families in need.” The Philip junior varsity fared no better for their first game of the season, though they had the lead for a while. The first quarter ended with a 5-5 tie. By halftime, the Scotties had pulled away to a three-point lead. The fourth quarter saw a turn around, where Wall now was ahead by three. The Eagles simply took over the fourth quarter. Scoring By Quarters 2 3 4 1 5 11 13 17 Philip Opponent 5 8 16 29 The Safety Zone Calf Catchers are here and are ready to sell!!!! Swing by the shop for a quick demonstration! ATV and UTV units in stock! Scale and other optional accessories available to order! Give Mike or Dane a call at 859-2744 today for questions and pricing! Philip View our full inventory at www.LesBodyShopLLC.com Michaela Bryan/Pennington County Courant Philip’s Dalton Kinsley starts to set up a play against the Wall Eagles. Field goals: Philip – 6/36 - 16% Free throws: Philip – 2/6 - 30% Wall – 6/8 - 75% Three-point goals: 0/1 Philip scorers: Rafter – 5, Jet Jones – 4, West – 3, Dekker and Wade Kroetch – 2 each, Fosheim – 1 Wall scorers: Sandal – 9, Jacob Bielmaier – 8, Breasee – 7, Cooper McConahy – 5 Rebounds: 11 Leaders: Rafter – 6, Puhlman – 2, Dekker, Wynn Schaak and Jones – 1 each Assists: 4 Leaders: Coy Kramer – 2, West and Mark Stangle – 1 each Steals: 9 Leaders: Fosheim – 4, Puhlman and Rafter – 2 each, West – 1 Turnovers: Philip – 11 Blocks: 1 Leader: Rafter – 1 Fouls: Philip – 10 Thank You … Dylan, Jordan and I want to express our gratitude to all who sponsored Dylan on his trip to Las Vegas. We thank all those who bought “Team Schofield” shirts and “Toes Out” caps and most of all, the words of encouragement, congratulations and all the support you have all shown him on this trip. Not only on this trip, but all the time, it is absolutely amazing how big the “Team Schofield” fan club is. God Bless, Jordan, Anita, Dylan, Alec, Hana & Jessa Schofield Philip League Bowling Monday Night Mixed Petersen’s Variety.......................21-7 Rockers......................................18-10 Kadoka Tree Service.................15-13 Badland’s Auto..........................11-17 Holey Rollers.............................11-17 Highlights: Marsha Sumpter..........................179 Andrew Reckling..........................526 Tena Slovek ..................171, 2-7 split Chelsea Tobin ...............187; 5-7 split Karen Hart .........................5-10 split Ronnie Coyle........2-5-7 & 3-10 splits Bryan Buxcel ......................3-10 split Tuesday Night Men (last week’s) People’s Market ..........................13-7 Kennedy Imp ..............................12-8 Scotchmans .................................12-8 Barry’s Signs.............................10-10 Midwest Co-op ............................8-12 Philip Motor ................................5-15 Highlights: Tony Gould ............................217/594 Earl Parks ....................................201 Nathan Clellenger .......................195 C.J. Menzel...................................196 (correction) Tony Gould ...............667 (this week’s) Scotchman’s ................................15-9 People’s Mkt..............................14-10 Barry’s Signs.............................13-11 Kennedy Imp ............................12-12 Midwest Co-op ............................9-15 Philip Motor ................................9-15 Highlights: Steve Varner ................................212 Terry Wentz .................................204 Wednesday Nite Early Moses Bldg Center......................16-4 Splitz Happen .............................15-5 First National Bank .................10-10 Chiefie’s Chicks ........................10-10 Amigos & Friends .......................7-13 Highlights: Marlis Petersen ...5-10 split; 189/497 Kathy Arthur ........................182/475 Georgia Moos ...............................177 LouAnn Reckling .........................175 Shar Moses ...................4-5 split; 174 Tena Slovek..................................172 Brenda Grenz ..................4-6-10 split Charlene Kjerstad ................4-5 split Thursday Men A&M Laundry.............................15-5 Coyle’s SuperValu ......................14-6 O’Connell Const ..........................13-7 The Misfits ............................12.5-7.5 McDonnell Farms .....................10-10 The Steakhouse ....................5.5-14.5 West River Seeds ........................5-15 Here for the Beer ........................5-15 Highlights: Stacey Johnston ....................223/557 Jason Petersen......................213/524 Alvin Pearson...............................539 Earl Park......................................203 Bryan Buxcel................................201 John Heltzel ....................2-5-10 split Dale Sawvell.........................2-7 split Rock ’N Roll Lanes 859-2430 • Philip Open at 11 a.m. Monday thru Friday Sports 12 Pioneer Review • December 17, 2015 Ladies’ comeback fails by one point The Philip Lady Scotties hosted the Wall Eagles for their 2015 season opener basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 10. Philip held the lead by one point at the end of the first quarter. That lead was gone at halftime, with the Scotties now trailing by four. The third quarter saw Wall pull away by three more points. The fourth quarter was where the Philip ladies overpowered Wall, scoring 18 points to their opponent’s 12. This was not good enough, though, and the final score was one point in favor of the Eagles. Scoring By Quarters 1 2 3 4 Philip 13 21 25 43 Wall 12 25 32 44 The Philip junior varsity team could not seem to advance against their opponents. The first quarter put the Scotties down by four points. Matching the Eagles in the second quarter and even besting Nancy Haigh photos Jada Jones takes an outside shot as Shay Hand gets into position for a possible drive into the paint. Cappie West lets go with a shot during the season opener in Philip against Wall’s Lady Eagles, Thursday, Dec. 10. Governor’s budget speech Holiday Specials! Philip Custom Meats 859-2532 • Philip “I can find WHATEVER you’re looking for!” –David Burnett, Owner 2011 Chevy HHR low miles, economical, sweet red car Cell: 605-441-2859 • Res: 605-859-2875 • Fax: 605-859-3278 520 E. Hwy. 14 PO Box 38 Philip, SD 57567 • www.all-starauto.net Field goals: Philip – 10/52 - 19% Wall – 12/47 - 26% Free throws: Philip – 6/11 - 55% Wall – 8/17 - 47% Three-point goals: Philip – 0/1 Wall – 0/6 Philip scorers: Cappie West – 9, Jose Rush – 5, Kaitlyn Foshiem, Jewel Jones and Samantha Fillingim – 4 each Rebounds: Philip – 25 Leaders: Foshiem and Fillingim – 5 each, West – 4, Sage Gabriel – 3, Jada Jones, Rush and Morgan Cantrell – 2 each, Tessa Menzel and Jewel Jones – 1 each Wall – 21 Assists: 4 Leaders: Jewel Jones – 2, Rush and West – 1 each Steals: 10 Leaders: Menzel, Gabriel and Fillingim – 2 each, Jada Jones, Rush, West and Jewel Jones – 1 each Turnovers: Philip – 14 Wall – 4 Fouls: Philip – 16 Wall – 15 The season opener between rivals Philip and Wall saw a lot of intense play with both teams battling to get and keep the ball. Here from left are Savanna Johnston, Culver Lurz, Josie Blasius, Kyla Sawvell and Kaitlin Fosheim. Cylver Lurz didn’t let the pressure get to her as she puts up the ball for two points against the Lady Eagles last Thursday. Seasoned Ribeye … $8.00 lb. Hamburger … $3.00 lb. *Smoked Turkeys *Smoked Hams *Prime Rib them by a point in the third quarter still kept Philip trailing. The fourth quarter saw Wall keeping its lead through the final buzzer. Scoring By Quarters 1 2 3 4 Philip 4 12 21 26 Wall 8 16 24 32 Libbi Koester blocks Monica Bielmaier in her drive to the basket. Governor Denn Daugaard presented his annual budget address, peech, Tuesday, Dec. 8, from the state House chamber. Kelsey Pritchard, with the Governor’s Office, summarized highlights of the speech. For more detail, people can view the governor’s slide show presentation at http://bfm.sd.gov/budget/rec17/ Budget_Speech_2017_Slides.pdf or watch the address on South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s website. The climate today is much different than it was when the governor gave his budget address in January of 2011, when the nation was reeling from recession. Because of the tough decisions made that year to bring the budget into structural balance, the state is on a strong financial footing and the governor is proposing increases this year. CITY OF PHILIP SNOW REMOVAL & PARKING REGULATIONS REMINDER Disposal of Ice & Snow: All sidewalks shall be kept free of ice & snow. Any accumulated snow shall be removed within 24 hours after snowfall. When it is impossible to remove the ice from such walk, the occupant shall sprinkle some suitable material upon same to prevent the walk from becoming slippery and dangerous to travel. In addition, any snow removal from sidewalks, driveways & parking areas shall not be deposited upon streets/alleys if they have already been cleared by the City. (Ord. 7-301) Parking for Snow Removal & Street Cleaning: The downtown area has been designated and signed as “No Parking” from 4:00 to 7:00 a.m. in order for the Street Department to efficiently clean the streets and remove any snow accumulations. (Ord. 8-208) Violation of the above ordinances are subject to fees and fines as established by the City. Daugaard is proposing a 2.1 percent increase for Medicaid providers, as well as an additional .6 percent. Also, those providers whose reimbursement rates are less than 90 percent of allowed costs will get 1/3 of the delta required to get them to 90 percent, with the goal of raising them to at least 90 percent over a period of three years. The governor is also proposing to freeze tuition this year by paying down debt held by the Board of Regents and technical institutes. Doing so will allow the state to repurpose the avoided payments to freeze tuition. The governor is preparing proposals in response to the Blue Ribbon Task Force. He will offer specifics in his State of the State Address in January. The administration has been discussing a Medicaid expansion proposal with the federal government. The federal Department of Health and Human Services has said it is open to changing the way health care is funded for tribal members. When a native American who is Medicaid eligible seeks care, the Medicaid program covers that care. However, if the service is provided through the Indian Health Service, the federal government reimburses 100 percent of the cost of that care. If more native American health care expenditures could be 100 percent federally funded – as treaty obligations require – the savings of state funds could be up to $67 million. That could fully cover the state’s costs to expand Medicaid. The governor recently formed a coalition to discuss this proposal. This is not a done deal. Talks with the federal government are ongoing and the governor would only support expansion if costs are covered by the current general fund budget, if tribes agree with the changes, and if the legislature supports it. December 17, 2015 • Pioneer Review Notice of Annual Meeting The Tri-County Predator District’s annual meeting will be held Monday, January 4, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at The Steakhouse in Philip. [Published December 17, 24 & 31, 2015, at the total approximate cost of $9.93] Proceedings of the City of Philip REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2015 A regular meeting of the Philip City Council was held on Monday, December 7, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Haakon Co. Courthouse. Present were Mayor Michael Vetter, Council Members Marion Matt, Brit Miller, Marty Gartner, Trisha Larson and Greg Arthur. Also present were Finance Officer Monna Van Lint, Deputy Finance Officer Brittany Smith, Public Works Director Matt Reckling, Police Officer David Butler, General Maintenance Brian Pearson, City Attorney Ryan McKnight with Kjerstad McKnight Law; and later, Del Bartels with the Pioneer Review and Chief of Police Kit Graham. Absent: Council Member Henrie. Motion was made by Matt, seconded by Gartner to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Arthur to approve the minutes of the last meeting(s) as published in The Pioneer Review. Motion carried. Council Member Miller questioned the amount of donations received for the kiddie park and swimming pool security camera project, referencing the bill from Hometown Computer Service. DFO Smith advised that, to date, $3,975 has been received in donations from local businesses and community members. The current bill from Hometown Computer Service includes the cameras and server at the courthouse. Additional expenses for wiring and setting up the server at the courthouse is anticipated in the near future. For the record, the labor for the installation of the cameras and server was donated by Ron Larson with Hometown Computer Service. Following, motion was made by Matt, seconded by Larson to approve the payment of the bills from the appropriated funds as listed below. Motion carried. Gross Salaries – November 30, 2015: Adm. - $5,979.99; Police - $6,411.58; Street - $5,459.99; Water - $2,437.06; Sewer - $3,333.19 Colonial Life..., Employee Supplemental Ins. - 11/15...............................511.02 Companion Life Ins., Employee Vision Ins. – 11/15................................31.98 EFTPS, S.S., Medicare, Withholding11/15.....................................5,600.81 Nebraska Child Support Pay Ctr, Garnishment – 11/15 ...............800.00 SDRS, Employee Retirement11/15.....................................3,137.36 Add’l Bills – Nov. 2015: Dakotacare Flex, Ded/Copay Buydown – 11/15.....................................448.89 This Month's Bills: Best Western Ramkota Watertown, SDML Conf. Rooms – 10/15 ...765.00 Cedar Shore Resort, Safety Conf. Room – 11/15 ..........................101.99 Cenex Harvest States, Fuel/Supplies – 10/15 .......................................948.97 CNH Productivity Plus Acct, Supplies – 11/15........................................413.00 Coyle, Rick, Safety Conf. Mileage – 11/15........................................150.08 D&T Auto Parts, Supplies 10-11/15 ..................................120.89 Dakotacare Health Ins., Employee Health Premium – 12/15.....11,760.81 Delta Dental Ins, Employee Dental Premium – 12/15 .....................736.20 1st Nat’l Bank – Philip, Utility Billing Postage – 11/15 ......................130.27 1st Nat’l Bank – S.F., SRF Loan #02 Pay #205 – 12/15 .....................2,163.90 SRF Loan #03 Pay #108 – 12/15 ............................... 2,223.41 Fitzgerald Oil Co., Fuel/LP 10-11/15 ..................................886.67 Golden West Telecom, Phone/Internet 10-11/15 ..................................648.62 Haakon Co. Treasurer, Office Rent – 12/15 .......................................500.00 Hometown Computer Service, Kiddie Park/Pool Cameras thru 09/15 ....................................3,635.50 Kjerstad McKnight Law Office, Attorney Fees/Legal Srv – 11/15 ...........550.00 Matt, Marion, TAP Presentation Mileage – 11/15.....................................227.36 McQuirk Ditching, Backhoe Water/ Sewer – 09/15 .........................553.35 Morrison’s Pit Stop, Repairs/Supplies – 10/15 .......................................242.94 Moses Building Center, Supplies – 10/15 .........................................10.38 Philip Hardware, Supplies – 11/15.......................................88.84 Pioneer Review, Publishing/ Subscription – 11/15.............1,108.92 Quill Corp., Supplies 10-11/15.....373.47 Radarsign, LLC, Modular Radar Sign – 11/15.....................................3,265.00 Sanford Laboratories, Testing – 11/15.......................................51.00 SD Dept. of Revenue, Sales Tax Payable – 11/15.......................394.22 Water Testing - 11/15.................15.00 SD Plumbing Commission, 2016 Plumbing Licenses ..................270.00 Sensus USA, Meter Gun Repair – 12/15 .......................................414.41 Strait, Collin/Jennifer, Cust. Deposit Refund – 12/15........................100.00 The Philip Pit Stop, Fuel 10-11/15 ..................................625.18 Twilight 1st Aid & Safety, Eye Wash Svc/Supplies – 12/15 ...............111.57 USDA, RD Loan Pay #132 – 12/15 ....................................3,069.00 USTI, UB Cards – 11/15..............236.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone 10-11/15 ....................................95.60 VISA-UMB Bank, Travel - 11/15 ....89.79 Walker Refuse, Inc., 365 Residential Garbage – 11/15...................4,818.00 West Central Electric, Electric 10/1-11/1/15 .........................2,717.84 WR/LJ Rural Water Systems, 2,616,000 – 11/15.................3,270.00 Contract Min. – 11/15 ...........2,500.00 Airport Water – 11/15 ................40.00 South Shop Water - 11/15 .........22.50 Total Expenditures – 12/07/15 .............................50,445.68 Old Business: Mayor Vetter advised that the modular radar sign has arrived and will be installed in the near future. DFO Smith also added that the City’s SD Dept. of Transportation (DOT) permit to occupy highway right-of-way included two different locations along SD Hwy 73 aka Larimer Ave. During the last meeting, a concern was voiced for the location south of the Oak St. and SD Hwy 73 intersection, on the west side of the fire hall building. More specifically, the trucks parking along the highway in this area as they obstruct the view of traffic entering or crossing SD Hwy 73 from Oak St. In addition, if the radar sign is installed on the speed limit sign in this location, it would also be obstructed. She then noted that in visiting with Dean VanDeWiele with the SD DOT about these concerns, he has offered the following options: (1) the City submit an application to the SD DOT to occupy the highway right-of-way for painting the corner radius and/or curb; or, (2) the State sign the area as no parking. It was stressed that if all or a part of the area is painted or signed, from the intersection south to Railroad Street, no parking will be allowed – emergency responders included. Discussion ensued regarding the options for the intersection parking concerns. It was mentioned about the possibility of only painting the corner radius to move traffic south, away from the intersection to improve visibility. In addition, would the approach south of the fire hall building also need to be painted. It was also noted that truck traffic can park on Railroad St., south of the fire hall building and park area. PWD Reckling mentioned that he also received visibility concerns from vehicles parking north and south of the Pine St. Public Notices and SD Hwy 73 intersection. He questioned if these areas should also be considered when designating no parking areas by painting the corner radii and curbs along SD Hwy 73. Following, motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Matt to authorize submitting a SD DOT Application to Occupy Highway Right-of-Way to paint the corner radii along SD Hwy 73 where it intersects with Oak and Pine Streets. The City will coordinate this work and comply with the State regulations when completing the work. Motion carried. Mayor Vetter then went on to inform the Council that there is still concern with truck traffic travelling off of the designated truck route. He mentioned that during the process of working with the State on the additional truck route signage, the option of installing signs to direct trucks to the livestock auction was also discussed. Unfortunately, the State will not allow such signs in their right-of-way, but questioned if this is something the Council would like to pursue on private property. Mayor Vetter also reported that according to Chief Graham, the police department is issuing warnings to first time offenders, but has questioned how “heavy handed” the Council would prefer they be with the violators. Council Member Matt questioned if they are encountering repeat offenders. Chief Graham advised that they are not seeing repeat offenders and approximately 99% are apologetic. The majority of the drivers are also reporting that they are following the route provided by their global positioning system (GPS) device. He also mentioned that in visiting with some of the drivers, there are different GPS devices and depending upon which type, they may or may not include the truck routes. Chief Graham went on to explain that it would be beneficial to have the GPS companies update our truck route on their systems. He has visited with the Captain of the Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Division about the concerns in Philip and he is going to look into this further. Officer Butler added that both he and DFO Smith attempted to update Philip’s truck route with the various GPS entities, but had no results. Mayor Vetter reminded everyone that additional signage has been installed and questioned if there is more that can be done to keep the trucks on the designated truck routes. Council Member Miller questioned if any of the violators are pulling a loaded cattle pot trailer. Officer Butler confirmed that a number of loaded cattle pot trailers are going through the downtown area to leave town. He also mentioned that he has seen more during this year’s fall sale run than in years past. DFO Smith mentioned the idea of placing a map showing the designated truck route at the livestock auction. It was suggested to place one in both the livestock auction building and the trucker’s loadout building. By general consensus of the Council, a map will be developed and Chief Graham will contact Thor Roseth, owner of Philip Livestock Auction, about the placement of these at his business. Council then went on to review concerns with truck traffic on Bad River St., south of Midwest Cooperatives. Council Member Gartner presented a map, showcasing his recommendation for additional truck route signage along Bad River St. He stressed that trucks are using this residential street in lieu of E. Cherry St., a designated truck route, to access Midwest Cooperative’s new scale. He has visited with Jay Baxter, Manager, and they are working on developing a sign with a map of their facility. In the meantime, Gartner would prefer the City protect the streets and stop the truck traffic on Bad River St. before next harvest season. NOTICE OF HEARING TO SUPPLEMENT BUDGET There will be insufficient funds in the budget allowances in the 101-211-435.00 Sheriff’s Equipment Budget for the year 2015, due to the purchasing of the new Sheriff vehicle which was not included in the original budget work for the year 2015. Sufficient funds have been deposited into the Capital Accumulations Account for this purpose. It is hereby proposed that the following Supplemental Budget be adopted for the year 2015: $18,000 TO ACCOUNT 101-211-435.00 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Haakon County, South Dakota, will hold a public hearing on the above proposed supplemental budget for the year 2015 at the End of Year Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at which time any person interested may appear and be heard in favor of or opposed to the proposed budget supplement. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAAKON COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA Tom Radway, Chairman ATTEST: Carla N. Smith Haakon County Auditor [Published December 10 & 17, 2015, at the total approximate cost of $146.40] It was noted that the following signage has been proposed: (1) Truck Route with arrow sign; (3) No Thru Truck signs; and, (2) Scale and arrow signs. Following, motion was made Miller, seconded by Matt to purchase and install the signs as proposed above. Motion carried. (A copy of the proposal is on file in the Finance Office and any expenses incurred out of City right-of-way shall be paid by Midwest Cooperatives.) Council then reviewed Ordinance #201514, Amending and Establishing Sections in Chapter 11, Building Regulations, Board of Adjustment, presented for its second reading. It was noted that a few minor changes have been made since the first reading approved on Nov. 16, 2015. These were reported as follows: Section #11-806, conditional use permits – subsection C(6), churches were added as being a permitted conditional use; subsection D(7) and G(8), the size of an allowable business sign was reduced to a maximum of 12 square feet; subsection M, verbiage clarified with regard to other approved or denied permits; subsection N, addresses existing businesses; and, subsection O, addresses businesses operating in violation and penalties. In addition, the ordinance will take effect upon the passage thereof. Mayor asked for any comments or questions with regard to the Ordinance as presented. With none forthcoming, motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Matt to approve the second reading of the presented Ordinance #2015-14. Motion failed 3 to 1. Voting yea: Matt, Gartner, Miller. Voting nay: Arthur. Abstaining: Larson. Council Member Miller questioned why Larson abstained from the vote since this ordinance pertains to the entire City – not Larson specifically. Mayor Vetter made comment that regardless, anyone is now able to operate a business anywhere in the community without repercussion. For the record, no action was taken on the Conditional Use Permit Application since the ordinance failed. New Business: Airport Improvement Projects: Council reviewed the project status updates for the Medium Intensity Runway Lighting (MIRL), and Pavement Rehabilitation projects as prepared as prepared by Rod Senn, Engineer with KLJ, Inc. It was noted that the Federal Aviation Administration has formerly closed out the grants for both of the above referenced projects. Shared Use Path/Trails Project: Council was advised the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant award notifications will be made in December 2015 or January 2016. Philip Charities Housing Project – City’s Assistance Request: Council reviewed the following demolition permit and assistance request from Philip Charities: remove Linsey Jones’ trailer house located in Stickler Trailer Court at 165 Locust Street in Philip, SD. Following, motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Arthur to approve the demolition permit and assistance request for Linsey Jones’ trailer house located in Stickler Trailer Court at 165 Locust St. Costs will be assessed to Philip Charities per their agreement with the City. Motion carried. Council reviewed the following building permit: Dusty and Brooke Formanek – fence replacement. Motion was made by Arthur, seconded by Matt to approve the above permit as presented. Motion carried. Motion was made by Matt, seconded by Gartner to approve and authorize the Mayor’s signature on the SD Dept. of Transportation Utility Permit Application presented by Midcontinent Communications. Motion carried. Motion was made by Arthur, seconded by Miller to approve the following Resolution #2015-15. Motion carried with all members voting aye. RESOLUTION #2015-15 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS CONTINGENCY TRANSFER WHEREAS, insufficient appropriation was made in the 2015 adopted budget for the following departments to discharge just obligations of said appropriations; and, WHEREAS, SDCL 9-21-6.1 provides that transfers be made by resolution of the board from the contingency appropriation established pursuant to SDCL 9-21-6.1 to other appropriations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriation be transferred from the contingency budget to the following department budgets: FROM: 101-41100-41150 Contingency .........$13,200.00 TO: 101-41100-42300 Leg. Publishing ......$1,500.00 101-41200-41100 Mayor/Council Salaries ..................$1,500.00 101-41200-41200 Mayor/Council FICA/ Med ...........................$115.00 Deadline: Fridays at Noon [email protected] (605) 859-2516 101-41400-41500 Adm. Health Ins...............$1,625.00 101-41400-42210 Adm. Legal Fees ..........................$300.00 101-41920-42500 Mun. Bldg Repair/Replac. .......$1,200.00 101-41920-42800 Mun. Bldg Telephone ...................$50.00 101-42100-42700 Police Dept. Travel ....$100.00 101-42100-42800 Police Dept. Telephone ........$100.00 101-42200-42500 Fire Dept. Repair/Maint...........$2,080.00 101-42200-42800 Fire Dept. Telephone .................$120.00 101-43100-42650 St. Dept. Road Chips .................$40.00 101-43100-42800 St. Dept. Telephone ...................$25.00 101-43100-42830 St. Dept. Electric ......................$300.00 101-43100-43411 St. Dept. Mach/Equip Non ....$2,000.00 101-43120-47150 2nd Penny St./Road Princ. ..........$475.00 101-43120-47250 2nd Penny St./Road Int. ...........$1,040.00 101-43500-42500 Airport Repair/Maint. .................$260.00 101-43500-42800 Airport Telephone ...................$20.00 13 Council reviewed the following L/P Propane bids received this month: Nov. 24, 2015 Fitzgerald Oil Company ..........$0.86/gal. Midwest Cooperatives ............$0.89/gal. At 7:40 p.m., motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Larson to enter into executive session per SDCL 1-25-2(3), contractual and legal matters. Attorney McKnight and DFO Smith were requested in the session. Motion carried. At 7:51 p.m., motion was made by Arthur, seconded by Gartner to come out of executive session with the following action: Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Matt to instruct the City Attorney to take legal action on the defaulted hangar lease with Demeon Brown and John Parsons. More specifically, exercise the thirty (30) day clause in the lease agreement for payment of the past due hangar rent and removal of the airplane. Motion carried with all members voting aye. Public Comments: None. In Other Business: The next Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. The 2015 Departmental Inventories are due by Jan. 10, 2016. The City offices will be closed Dec. 2425, 2015 and Jan. 1, 2016, in observance of the legal holidays. The year-end Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room. 101-43800-42830 R. Site Electric ........................$45.00 The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. 101-45100-41300 Swim Pool Retirement ....................$5.00 /s/ Michael Vetter, Mayor 101-44130-42600 West Nile Supplies .....................$45.00 101-45100-42660 Swim Pool Mat. For Resale ........$155.00 101-46500-43311 Econ. Dev. Philip Charities ..........$100.00 Dated this 7th day of December 2015. /s/ Michael Vetter, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Monna Van Lint, Finance Officer Departmental Reports: The monthly Police Dept. report was reviewed with Chief Graham and Officer Butler. The monthly Street Dept. report was reviewed. Council reviewed correspondence from Tom Radway, a concerned citizen, regarding the parking along W. Oak St., south and west of Philip Motor. He expressed concerns for entering and exiting W. Oak St. where it intersects with Howard Ave.; and, the alley between SD Hwy 73 a/k/a Larimer Ave. and Howard Ave. This is due to not only the amount of traffic parked along W. Oak St. in this area, but also how they are parked – the traffic’s view is blocked, making it a “dangerous situation”. He mentioned visiting with Colt Terkildsen at Philip Motor in which the problem was resolved, but soon returned as they have only so much control with the parking. He has asked the Council to consider his concerns. Mayor Vetter stressed that the corner radii need to be painted in this area to avoid vehicles parking to close to the intersections. He mentioned his recent experience of driving through the alley, noting that half of the driving lane was blocked by the rear end of a pickup. He stated, “It is dangerous and needs to be addressed.” Council Member Gartner questioned if the alley also needs to be signed. He mentioned that if it snows, drivers will not be able to see the painted curbs. Discussion ensued with regard to the painting of the curbs and signage. It was suggested to place two signs on each side of the alley stating, “No Parking Between Signs.” In addition, the curb to the east and west of the alley should be painted as well as the northeast corner radius at the intersection of Howard Ave. and W. Oak St. Mayor Vetter then questioned if signage is also needed at the intersection E. Oak St. and S. Wood Ave.. More specifically, by Les’ Body Shop. Council Member Gartner advised, in his opinion, that painting the curb has helped substantially and does not foresee the need to sign the area. Following and by general consensus of the Council, City personnel were directed to paint the curbs and sign the area along W. Oak St. as recommended above. Mayor Vetter then questioned PWD Reckling about the time frame for putting up the signage and painting the curbs. PWD confirmed that they have the signs on hand. They will install them as well as coordinate with Philip Motor to remove the vehicles in order to get the curbs painted in the very near future. A public reminder with regard to the regulations for snow/ice removal from sidewalks and the no parking restrictions in the designated areas downtown will be published. The quarterly Water Dept. report was reviewed with Gen. Maint. Pearson. The water loss for the month of November 2015 was reported at 9.02%. With no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Vetter declared the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ Brittany Smith, Deputy Finance Officer [Published December 17, 2015, at the total approximate cost of $272.27] Proceedings of the Town of Midland REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2015 The Town Board of the Town of Midland met in regular session on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall with the following members present: Jared Fosheim, Rock Gillaspie, Finance Officer Michelle Meinzer and Utilities Operator Lawrence Stroppel. Absent: Diana Baeza Minutes from the November 10, 2015, meetings were approved as published. Discussed South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance Insurance. A motion was made by Gillaspie, second by Fosheim to have Finance Officer send in the paperwork for the Town’s renewal. Stroppel gave his operator report: Topics discussed were insulating and organizing the back room, tires needed for the tractor, upcoming water conference in Pierre on January 12 and 13, 2016, as well as Ash Street. A motion was made by Gillaspie, second by Fosheim to purchase new tires for the tractor. Discussed upcoming Haakon County Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting. This meeting was postponed from December 2 until January 6, 2016, in Philip. A special meeting for our water facility plan will be held on December 16 at 6:30 MT. A motion was made by Gillaspie, second by Fosheim to approve the following claims: Central SD Enhancement District, Membership Dues ...................355.25 Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, Employee Tax.........1,023.71 Randy Nemec, Wages ................221.64 Lawrence Stroppel, Wages ......2,173.22 Lawrence Stroppel, Vehicle/ phone ......................................200.00 Michelle Meinzer, Wages/phone/ mileage....................................783.04 Ernie’s, Supplies..........................763.86 Golden West, Phone/Internet ......151.63 Health Pool of South Dakota, Employee Insurance ...............589.53 Heartland Waste, Refuse Service .................................1,386.00 Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies ..................................808.49 Midland Food & Fuel, Fuel ..........178.00 Pioneer Review, Publications ........52.63 Postmaster, Stamps ......................98.00 SD DENR, Certification .................12.00 SD DENR, Wastewater Permit ......50.00 SD Dept. of Revenue, Lab Fees ...15.00 SD One Call, Message Fee.............2.24 SD Retirement System, Retirement...............................365.96 SD State Treasurer, Sales Tax ....101.64 WR/LJ Rural Water, Water Supply ..................................1,020.00 West Central Electric, Electric Supply ..................................1,067.62 There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned. _______________________________D iana Baeza, President _______________________________ Michelle Meinzer, Finance Officer [Published December 17, 2015, at the total approximate cost of $33.46] Pioneer Review is a legal newspaper for the City of Philip, Haakon County, Haakon School Dist. 27-1, Town of Midland, West River Rural Water Development District. Community 14 Moenville Leanne Neuhauser | 567-3325 Greetings from cold, foggy, icy, breezy northeast Haakon County. Our weather is fixing to turn a little western, according to the predictions. We have had heavy fog here for the past couple of days, and the weatherman said the impending snow will get rid of the fog which is a good thing. It is a perfect day to stay hunkered down and wait for the storm to pass. I am writing this news Tuesday morning, so hopefully by the time you read this the weather will have settled down a bit! In the meantime, some school kids in the region are enjoying a "snow day" – I know our grandkids in Spearfish are excited about that! The heavy fog gets a little gloomy after a while – especially since I am such a solar powered gal! But it does make everything look pretty, with the frost covering every surface. Even tumbleweeds look elegant when they are covered with frost! One thing that concerns me is the heavy frost load on the electric lines. Our wind is picking up here and the trees are starting to sway in the wind – I suppose the electric lines are doing the same. I'm hoping the power stays on! But if it doesn't, I know our electric linemen will do all they can to restore power as quickly as possible. We are fortunate to have such dedicated linemen, and I appreciate them! I'm also a little concerned about the heavy frost load on the tree limbs. Mother Nature did quite a bit of pruning during last May's heavy, wet snow storm, and I guess it could happen again. That is just one more thing that I don't have any control over. On to the news – First of all, happy belated birthday to Clark Alleman. He celebrated his birthday on Sunday. Several couples attended his birthday party – they played cards and visited and enjoyed a delicious lunch. I understand Clark was the winner – way to go! Nels and Dorothy Paulson were in Murdo last Tuesday to get the oil changed in their vehicle. Wednesday they went to Rapid City for the day with their friends Dale and Myrna Hartmann. Thursday they went to Pierre to get new tires put on their pickup. New tires are a good thing to have this time of year! Dorothy didn't make it to church on Sunday – she had the misfortune of taking a fall while doing chores Sunday morning. When I talked with her on Monday, she was still plenty sore – sounds like her ribs and a knee are giving her the most trouble, making it difficult to get around. She hopes to feel better by Thursday evening so she can attend the school Christmas program at Kirley Hall. Cheyenne School and Deep Creek School are having a combined program this year, and I'm sure it will be fun! Dick and Gene Hudson were in Pierre on Friday to attend the funeral service for Earl Briggs. Sunday after church, they went to the home of Clark and Carmen Alleman to help Clark celebrate his birthday. Gene said one of the high points of the week was that grandson Noah helped put up the Christmas tree! Another high point of Gene's week was that she mowed her yard! That is pretty unusual for mid-December in South Dakota. But she said there were lots of leaves in the flowerbeds and debris on the yard, so she used a leaf blower to get the leaves out of the beds, then she "vacuumed them up" with the lawnmower. I saw a picture of her front yard, and it looked pristine. It will be all ready to go come Spring! She also dug some carrots, which they enjoyed. Now that the weather is getting a little more seasonal, she said she has been busy making Christmas candy. Lola Roseth was in Philip Friday to attend the Christmas dinner at the nursing home where her mother, Joy Klima, resides. Saturday morning, Don Sandal and Pat Durkin stopped by for coffee and visiting. Saturday evening, Lola and Duane as well as several other couples were dinner guests of Jerry and Pam Ingram in Philip. Following church on Sunday, Duane and Lola joined the group at Clark and Carmen Alleman's to help Clark celebrate his birthday. Billy and Arlyne Markwed went to Rapid City on Thursday, and they spent the night with their daughter, Kim, and her husband, Jeff Marso. Friday, they visited at the home of their niece, Pam (Fosheim) Kendall. The Kendall's moved to Rapid City late last summer. Later on Friday, they went to Sturgis to watch a basketball game between Sturgis and Aberdeen. Their grandson, Trent Kurtz, is one of the coaches for the Aberdeen team. Billy and Arlyne returned home Saturday morning. They attended church Sunday, then attended Clark Alleman's birthday gathering. On the way home, they picked up their greatgrandson, Kyler Gabriel, for his weekly sleepover at their house. Saturday, T.J. and Jeanine Gabriel and family were in Pierre. Son Dylan competed in a wrestling tournament, and he got second in his weight group. Way to go, Dylan!! This is Dylan's first year of wrestling, so I expect we'll be seeing more success from him as he learns more about the sport. Nancy Neuhauser attended the Methodist Women's Brunch in Pierre on Saturday. Saturday evening, friends Bill and Emily Johnston were supper guests at Ray and Nancy's home. Emily brings Nancy farm fresh eggs, which they really enjoy. Monday, Ray and Nancy had lunch with Nancy's son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Rhonda Stirling, plus two of Nancy's great-grandsons. Following lunch, they got to watch the boys feed bread crumbs to the geese at Capitol Lake. That is such a fun activity for the little ones. Ron and Helen Beckwith are in Sioux Falls this week, where Helen is taking treatments. Helen continues to feel good, which is indeed a blessing. Good news at the Max and Joyce Jones' home! Joyce's voice is back – at least some of the time. Joyce said it is still a bit hit and miss, but seems to be getting better all the time. Poor Joyce has been battling the sore throat and voice issue for well over a month! Max and Joyce were on hand Sunday to help their friend and neighbor, Clark Alleman, celebrate his birthday as well. Coreen Roseth said it has been a relatively quiet week at their place. Friday, Coreen joined daughter Kristin, and they traveled to Kadoka to watch granddaughter Fayth Martin play basketball. Monday, Coreen and Julian had grandsons Jax and Cam while their parents were gone to Rapid City. Frank and Shirley had a couple of visitors Sunday. Their friend, Marlene Gloe, stopped by for a brief visit as she was on her way back to her home in Colorado. Marlene had been in Isabel to attend a funeral. Also stopping by for a visit was Chris (Boydston) Long. Chris's family lived in the area years ago, and Chris's parents worked for Halligan's. Chris and her husband live in Isabel now – they have one daughter in college and a son who attends school in Timber Lake. Sunday afternoon, Frank and Shirley joined the festivities at Clark and Carmen Alleman's to help Clark celebrate his birthday. Monday, Frank attended the livestock sale in Faith. Bill and Polly Bruce were in Pierre a week ago Sunday to attend prayer services for Polly's sister, Winnie Bergeson, and they were there for the funeral service on Monday. Their daughter Vicky and her husband Cody came to the ranch Saturday evening . They attended the prayer service on Sunday and then returned to their home near Mitchell. Bill and Polly's children Marcia, David, Vince, and Linda and her husband, Bob, also attended the prayer service. David spent Sunday night at the ranch and attended the funeral Monday before returning to his home. Bill and Polly's sons, Jim and Andy, attended Winnie's funeral Monday, as did Linda and Bob. Bill and Polly's daughter, Cathy, wasn't able to attend – she lives in Nebraska, but she was vacationing in Las Vegas at the time of the funeral. Polly said all of her living siblings were able to attend the funeral also. Friday, Bill and Polly were in town again, this time to attend the funeral for Earl Briggs. Vince and Katie Briggs were in Eagle Butte Friday to attend the funeral service for Bill Pothast. Following the funeral, Katie headed to Rapid City to spend the weekend with friends and do some shopping. Vince and Katie's son, Riley, stayed home to "help" take care of things at the ranch. He spent most of the time outside with dad and grandpa – he loves to be outdoors! Bill and Polly attended church on Sunday, and Katie returned home Sunday evening. Kevin and Mary Neuhauser attended the funeral for Kevin's uncle, Earl Briggs, on Friday. Earl was a brother of Ruth Neuhauser. Saturday evening, Kevin and Mary attended the wedding of John and Chelly Willoughby. John is the son of Jeff and Julie Willoughby. Mary stayed in town following the wedding, and Sunday she traveled to Miller to visit her mother, Katherine Schlecter, and she also stopped in Highmore to visit her mother-in-law, Ruth Neuhauser. Kevin's brother Myron stopped by to visit with his mother, Ruth Neuhauser, on Monday. Myron lives in Virginia, and he is in the area on a hay buying trip. Depending on the weather, he may be able to stop by Robbs Flat later this week. Kevin went to help Jeff and Tony Willoughby on Monday as they are rebuilding the roof on a building that was damaged last spring. Chase and Kelly Briggs have been busy with their daily activities, which include four lively children, livestock, chores, home schooling, etc. They have been enjoying preparing for the holidays. Lee and Mary Briggs got to visit by phone (and video chat) with their grandson, Chancy Riggle, on Saturday. He is a Marine stationed on the East Coast. He'll be coming home for Christmas before being deployed in early January. Grandson Seth Joens spent last week with his mother, Keva, in Ft. Pierre. Seth and Mary had lunch together Monday. Grandson Zane Joens is attending college in North Dakota, and he'll be through for the semester later this week. Sunday evening, Lee and Mary had supper with granddaughter Cattibrie and her friend Alex. Cattibrie will be finished with classes later this week, and I think she plans to take her classes online next semester. Mary Briggs worked from home on Tuesday because of the weather. Monday evening, the fog was so thick that Mary nearly missed the Kirley Road turn off on Highway 63! Dave and Laura Hand were in Rapid City one day last week to keep a doctor's appointment. Grandchildren Cole and Sebastian Hand (sons of Jeremy and Julie) spent the weekend with Dave and Laura while their parents did some shopping. Monday, Dave and Laura were morning coffee guests at the home of neighbors Rick and Marlys Doud. (Such a nice thing – taking time to visit the neighbors is important!) Ed Briggs called and said he is "looking for some sunshine!" I guess he has had enough of this gloomy weather. Ed and Beth were in Eagle Butte on Thursday to attend the prayer service for Bill Pothast. Friday they were in Pierre to attend the funeral of Ed's uncle, Earl Briggs. Ed's son, 2012 Ford F-150, 4x4, XLT, Ecoboost … Green Gem See CJ today!! Philip Motor, Inc. Pioneer Review • December 10, 2015 Casey, who lives near Watertown, also attended the prayer service for Bill Pothast and funeral for Earl Briggs. Sunday, Ed and Beth were in Pierre doing some shopping. Ed said he has been hauling hay, fixing fence, and doing other projects as time and weather allows. There is never a lack of things to do on a ranch! Marg Briggs and her son, Lynn Briggs, attended Earl Briggs' funeral Friday. Earl was a brother of the late Elmer Briggs, Marg's husband. They did some shopping before returning home. Our week was relatively quiet here. The guys stay busy feeding cattle, fixing fence, grinding grain, hauling grain, grinding hay, doing projects in the shop – as I said, there is never a lack of things to do! Chelsea keeps the cats and horses fed (and spoiled!). I was in Kadoka on Sunday to attend a family Christmas dinner at the Kadoka Nursing Home where my mother, Letoy Brown, is a resident. It was wonderful to see and visit with so many folks there, and the food was wonderful. I stopped for a brief visit with my cousin, Randi Oyan and her husband Don before heading home. The fog was very dense that day, so I made sure I made it home before it got too dark. This week, I am grateful for recipes. I am kind of a cookbook hoarder – I have way more than I need, but it is difficult to part with them. It is especially hard to part with the cookbooks that were compiled by local clubs and families. All the spattered pages of our favorite recipes have a story to tell. They remind me of when our daughters were learning to cook, and they remind me of the wonderful neighborhood cooks, some of whom are no longer with us. A few days ago, I used one of our favorite holiday candy recipes – Aunt Ruth's Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls. They are the best! And it just wouldn't be Christmas without them. That recipe isn't in a book – it is on a well worn recipe card, and I hope I never lose it. I should probably make another copy of it, just in case! I hope all of you can stay safe and warm during this storm. And I hope you are finding joy as you prepare to celebrate Christmas. Share some of your smiles, hugs, cookies, or whatever you have – it will surely brighten someone's day! Have a good week! Next week’s edition of the Pioneer Review will contain the annual Christmas greetings from businesses and individuals! Largest New and Used Inventory in Western South Dakota! The only stop you need to make! New Holland Haytools SP160 Windrower – 9 SP260 Windrower – 3 RB560 Balers – 12 H7150 Hydroswings – 11 H6750 Disc Mowers – 2 DB 316 Discbines – 6 258 Rake – 2 260 Rake – 2 195 Manure Spreader – 2 Tractors with Loaders T6.140 CVT – 1 T6.180 – 21 T7.230 CVT – 3 T7.245 CVT – 3 L220 Skidsteers – 3 Vermeer 605N Baler – 1 R2300 Rake – 7 R2800 Rake – 13 BPX9000 Processor – 3 Brandt 1547 Conveyors – 4 5200 Grain Vacs – 2 TeamCo 8‘ Snow blower – 1 Haybuster 2655 Shortcut – 2 2665 Shortcut – 1 Grasshopper 725D – 3 727 EFI – 2 Westfield 13x41 Augers – 1 13x94 Augers – 2 13x114 Augers – 3 10x41 Augers – 2 8x36 Augers – 2 6x36 Augers – 6 Meyerink M112 Landleveler Horst 30’ Header Trailers Wheatheart Post Pounders Many other New Shortlines! USED Tractors, Etc. ’08 NH T6050 ’12 NH T6070 ’12 NH T6070 ’05 NH TS130 ’12 NH Workmaster 55 NH TV6070 NH 8670 NH 8870 Ford 846 ’13 McCormick MTX 120 ’09 McCormick MTX 135 ’12 McCormick XTX 165 ’04 McCormick MTX 185 ’06 McCormick MTX 120 ’99 CIH MX 120 CIH MX 135 CIH MX 180 CIH MX200 CIH 7150 IHC 504 IHC 100 IHC 1066 IHC 1086 IHC 1086 IHC 5488 JD 2950 JD 3055 JD 4430 2wd JD 4430 Hyd FWA JD 4440 HYD FWA JD 4450 MFWD JD 6715 JD 8310 JD 8430 JD 8450 JD 8630 JD 8640 Hesston 130-90 Deutz 7145 Bale Processors – 14 Vermeer Rakes – 12 NH Rakes – 11 NH Balers – 9 Vermeer Balers - 6 JD Balers – 4 Discs – 14 Chisels – 11 Skid Loaders – 3 Hydroswings – 16 This list is just the beginning! Section 179 is coming and we want you to be ready! Stop by or give us a call today! Philip, SD 859-2585 • (800) 859-5557 Check out our entire selection at www.philipmotor.com 859-2568 • 601 Pleasant St. • Philip December 17, 2015 • Pioneer Review AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: 2013 Ford Taurus, black with black heated leather, 76,500 miles, remote start, Bluetooth, tinted windows, very well equipped. Asking $14,000. Call Christy or Jason at 8432029. P2-4tc 2012 DODGE 1 TON QUAD CAB: 4x4, dually, diesel, trailer tow, call on this one! Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1-800-6585585. P2-1tc 2008 DODGE 2500: 4 door, long box, diesel, manual shift, 154K miles, good pickup, $22,995. Murdo Ford, 669-2391 P2-1tc or 1-800-658-5585. 2012 FORD EXPLORER XLT: Well equipped, 108K miles, one owner, $19,995. Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1-800-658-5585. P2-1tc 2005 F-350 SUPERCAB 4X4: XLT, 6.0 engine, long box, 135K miles, nice pickup, $15,995. Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1800-658-5585. P2-1tc 1996 F-250 SUPERCAB 4X4: 7.3 diesel, XLT, 5 speed, long box, $7,995. Murdo Ford, 6692391 or 1-800-658-5585.P2-1tc 2015 BUICK LACROSSE: Leather, V6, FWD, 22K miles, very nice car, $26,995. Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1-800-6585585. P2-1tc 2013 FORD FUSION: 4 cyl., 13K miles, well equipped, local trade, very economical, $15,995. Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1800-658-5585. P2-1tc 2015 EXPEDITION EL: Program vehicle, heated leather & lots more, only 22,377 miles. Save lots! Like new! Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1-800-658-5585. P2-1tc 2015 FORD EDGE AWD: Program vehicle, SEL pkg., heated leather, Ecoboost engine, navigation & more. Like new. 6,000 miles. Save thousands, $33,995. Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1P2-1tc 800-658-5585. 2014 EXPEDITION EL: Program rig, heated & cooled leather, camera & more, 29K miles, $34,495. Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1-800-658-5585. P2-1tc 2014 LINCOLN MKS AWD: Ecoboost, all the options, 20K mile program car with $20,000 savings … $31,995. Murdo Ford, 669-2391 or 1-800-658-5585. P2-1tc BUSINESS & SERVICE SQUARE DEAL EXTERIORS: Installation of siding, SOFFIT, windows, doors, skirting, etc. Free estimates, insured. Call 209-9330. WP7-8tp HILDEBRAND STEEL & CONCRETE will do all your concrete construction jobs. Call us and we will give you a quote. Office, 837-2621, Rich’s cell, 431-2226, toll free, 877-867-4185. K32-tfn O’CONNELL CONSTRUCTION, INC., PHILIP: Rock, Sand, Gravel (screened or crushed). We can deliver. Dams, dugouts, building sites. Our 40th year. Glenn or Trace, 859-2020. PR11-tfn FARM & RANCH FOR SALE: 2013 Timpte grain trailer, 50x96-72 - ag hoppers, air lift back axle, electric tarp, 385-65XR22.5 tires, weighs 11,000 lbs. call Dale Trucking, 605-859-2121 or 685-3091. PR16-2tc FOR SALE: Rope horse halters with 10’ lead rope, $15 each. Call 685-3317 or 837-2917. K44-tfn LOOKING FOR PASTURE for 50 to 100 pairs, summer of 2016. Call Casey Slovek, 4419050. P39-tfn TRAILER TIRES FOR SALE: 12-ply, 235/85/16R. $160, mounted. Les’ Body Shop, 8592744, Philip. P40-tfn HELP WANTED MANFOOD-OPERATIONS AGERS: Local Federal Emp. Opportunity! Beginning Salary $22k to 24k! Federal Benefits Package! 3yrs Mgnt. Exp. Send Resume to: canteenrecruiter@ gmail.com WP17-1tp DRIVERS: Wausau Supply Company, Rapid City: Seeks (1) Full-time CDL Class A Driver,(1) Material Handler/Back-up CDL Driver & (1) Material Handler, Lift up to 80lbs. Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefit Package. Email: humanresources@ wausausupply.com or call: 800WP17-4tp 236-1528 x12320. Discount OPEN POSITIONS: Fuel, Kadoka, is seeking full and part time positions for main cashier and backup cashier. After school help welcome to apply. Pick up an application at the fuel desk inside. K2-tfn TECHS & MAINT. PERSONS: Need motivated technicians and shop general maintenance person. Excellent compensation package. 401K, paid vacation and holidays, profit sharing, medical insurance, production bonuses. Climate controlled work environment. Apply at Grossenburg Implement in Philip. Will train the right person. P2-tfn SUBWAY IN WALL is hiring all shifts. Competitive wages, flexible scheduling, free employee meals and company match IRA. Please stop in and talk to Rhonda or call her at 279-2722. PW49-tfn NOW HIRING FULL-TIME: We are looking for a motivated individual for our sheetfed and web press operation. Applicant must be detail-oriented and able to work under a deadline. Mechanical abilities a plus. Overtime available certain times of the year. For more information call Don or Beau at 859-2516, Ravellette Publications, Philip. P48-tfn Classifieds (605) 859-2516 WANTED TO BUY: Clean COTTON rags. 25¢ per pound. Bring to the Pioneer Review, Philip. P12-tfn REAL ESTATE BUSINESS FOR SALE: Profitable, turnkey business includes building, equipment, food inventory and training. Excellent family business. Pizza Etc. in Philip. Negotiations start at $125,000. 605-859-2365 or 175 S. Center Ave. - Kim or Vickie. PR17-tfn FOR SALE: 1981 24x60 3 bedroom trailer house, newer roof and siding, remodeled inside, air condition. Call 279-2192 or 5150607. $32,000.00 or make an offer. WP17-4tc FOR SALE: 1980 Bay Springs trailer house on rented lot at 1105 Elm Street, Kadoka. Contact Mark or Tammy at Discount Fuel, 837-2271. K2-tfn HOUSE FOR SALE: House with 2 sheds located at 409 Chestnut Street, Kadoka. Call Mark or Tammy at Discount Fuel, 8372271. K2-tfn FOR SALE: Older home on quiet street in Philip. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, garage plus 2 storage sheds on 2 lots. Call Rod (5153484) or Barry Knutson (6854053). P49-5tc WANTED: Ranch/farm with or without cattle and equipment, approximately 500 to 2,000 acres located in South Dakota, house optional, private party cash transaction. Call Don, 413478-0178. PR3-tfn RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Spacious one bedroom units, all utilities included. Young or old. Need rental assistance or not, we can house you. Just call 1800-481-6904 or stop in the lobby and pick up an application. Gateway Apartments, Kadoka. WP40-tfn CLASSIFIED POLICY PLEASE READ your classified ad the first week it runs. If you see an error, we will gladly rerun your ad correctly. We accept responsibility for the first incorrect insertion only. Ravellette Publications, Inc. requests all classifieds and cards of thanks be paid for when ordered. A $2.00 billing charge will be added if ad is not paid at the time the order is placed. If an ad does not have an area code on the phone number, it is a 605 area code. Mike Rounds U.S. Senator from South Dakota A Long Term Highway Bill For South Dakota A healthy economy is dependent on a strong and reliable transportation system. In South Dakota, we rely on the interstate system and the national highway system to travel across the state to do business and visit friends and family in other towns. We, and others, also use these roads to transport roughly $20 billion in goods each year. All of this wear and tear on our highway system means our roads and bridges must be regularly repaired and updated. But this routine maintenance has become increasingly difficult in recent years due to Washington gridlock that has prevented a long-term highway bill from being reauthorized. Fortunately, the era of short term highway funding extensions is over. The Republican led Senate and House recently passed a muchneeded, long-term transportation bill to fund America’s highway and transit program for the next five years. The bill, called the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, addresses tribal road and bridge needs. Tribes will have increased funding to fix roads in need of repair on tribal land, making them safer and spurring economic development in Indian country. Our veterans will also benefit from a provision of the FAST Act that will expand opportunities for young vets with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and help them transition into civilian life after their service. Under the pilot program, veterans 18 and older will now be able to make trips across state lines with their CDL. The age used to be 21, as it is for civilians. This will help these veterans to use their military skills to help them find employment after they return from being deployed. The FAST Act gives long term certainty that is needed by states and local governments to plan projects efficiently. For the first time in 10 years, we will be able to fix the rusted out bridges and crumbling roads that Americans drive on every day. We will make them safer and more reliable for families and businesses in South Dakota and across the country. Representative from South Dakota Home for Christmas From the time that I was a little girl, Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” has been one of my favorite Christmas songs. I remember singing along with it while it played on the radio and I admit that I didn’t grasp the song’s true weight until I got a little older. The lyrics were originally written in 1942, just months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Many of our young soldiers wouldn’t make it home for the snow or mistletoe that year. They would be spending Christmas away, many of them for the first time. This year, 162 soldiers from the Rapid City and Wagner-based 155th Engineer Company of the South Dakota National Guard will spend Christmas in sandstorms instead of snowstorms. In August, they left for a one-year deployment to Kuwait. These families are in my thoughts and prayers every day, but especially in this holiday season. I can’t imagine that this time of year is easy for them. Despite the sacrifices, thousands of South Dakotans stand up each year in service to our country. I’m always humbled by the fact that our state has one of the highest National Guard service rates in the entire country. It’s a tremendous testament to the courage and sense of duty that is instilled in South Dakota’s young people. And like in so many other areas, when South Dakotans do something, we do it well. The 114th Fighter Wing, for instance, is one of the nation’s premier flying units. The Sioux-Falls based Flying Lobos, as the 114th is called, has been nationally recognized for its accomplishments. It has an excellent safety record, experienced airmen, and the unwavering support of the Sioux Falls community. Over the next year, the United States Air Force will look for the next units to assign the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Because the 114th has consistently been recognized as one of the top flying squadrons in the country, it seems like the ideal location. I, alongside Senators Thune and Rounds, Governor Daugaard and Adjutant General Reisch, reached out to Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James earlier this month about this. We encouraged her to base the new technology within one of the nation’s most elite squadrons: the South Dakota National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing. We are still a few years off from a final decision and the F-35s won’t be shipped to the selected Guard units until 2022 or beyond, but I’m hopeful the 114th will be able to play a leading role in this new demonstration of military strength. South Dakota has a proud history of service with the National Guard. The sacrifices made – the holidays that have had to be missed – will not be forgotten, nor will they go unappreciated. Thank you to all who have served and to the families who have made the sacrifices alongside them. I am incredibly and sincerely grateful for all that you do in service to our country. This holiday season, I hope you join me in keeping all our service members, their spouses, their parents, and their children in your hearts, minds and prayers. RAPID VALLEY RANCHETTE Beautiful Ranch Style home & outbuildings on 20.39 acres See pictures at jimstrain.com Jim Strain - Broker, 390-3516 email [email protected] NOTICES/WANTED NOTICE: Heartland Waste is picking up Thursday routes on Wednesday, Dec. 23 & 30, due to Christmas and New Year’s holidays. M1-3tp ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS statewide for only $150.00. Put the South Dakota Statewide Classifieds Network to work for you today! (25 words for $150. Each additional word $5.) Call this newspaper, 605-859-2516, or 800-658-3697 for details. WEST RIVER EXCAVATION will do all types of trenching, ditching and directional boring work. See Craig, Diana, Sauntee or Heidi Coller, Kadoka, SD, or call 837-2690. Craig cell: 3908087, Sauntee cell: 390-8604; wrex@ gwtc.net K50-tfn Business & Professional Directory Call 859-2516 to place your ad!! PHILIP BODY SHOP •Complete Auto Body Repairing •Glass Installation •Painting •Sandblasting Toll-Free: 1-800-900-2339 Pee Wee & Toby Hook 859-2337 • Philip, SD PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: allocates $1.6 billion for South Dakota transportation projects over the next five years. It passed the House and Senate and was signed into law Dec. 4. This is the first time in more than a decade that any kind of long-term highway bill has been enacted. For the past 10 years, highway funding had been authorized by 36 temporary, short-term patches. This has made it much more difficult for contractors, states and local governments to plan for the future. Finally, under the FAST Act, they will now have the certainty they need to efficiently execute both major transportation projects and conduct necessary routine maintenance. This will allow them to implement a long term, strategic plan to restore, repair and update important infrastructure like roads, tunnels and bridges, which will make travel easier and safer. It will also spur job creation and economic growth across the country, including rural states like South Dakota. Additionally, the FAST Act increases funding for the existing Tribal Transportation Program that Kristi Noem NEED A PLUMBER? Licensed plumbing contractor for all your indoor plumbing and outdoor water and sewer jobs. Call Dale Koehn, 441-1053 or leave a message at 837-0112. K38-tfn CLASSIFIED RATE: CARD OF THANKS: BOLD FACE LOCALS: NOTE: DISPLAY AD RATE: 15 For all your real estate needs: Jim Hoag, Broker Associate (605) 209-1319 [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 EMPLOYMENT CUSTER CLINIC and Custer Regional Senior Care are accepting applications for full and part-time Licensed Medical Assistants, LPNs and RNs to join our teams in the beautiful southern Black Hills. Excellent benefits and competitive salary. Contact Human Resources at (605) 673-9418 for more information or log onto www.regionalhealth.com to apply. EEOC/ AA. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER grades 5-6, Custer Elementary School starting 1/4/16, 4-day week; $31,500 base; Custer School District, 527 Montgomery St., Custer, SD 57730, 605.673.3154 csd.k12. sd.us. 60 YEAR OLD financially strong family owned chain with 8 stores in Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota. We have an opening for a meat department manager. We offer a competitive starting salary, quarterly bonus, health insurance, and 401k with a match. You want to be part of a great family chain of stores, please e-mail me your resume to: msteck58@gmail. com or mail it to Personnel Manager, PO Box 600630, San Diego, CA 92160-0630. FACILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT – Spearfish. Manages facility maintenance operations for buildings / grounds owned by City. EOE. Position description and application process on our website www.cityofspearfish. com. HELP WANTED: Full time farm/ranch manager position available in Presho, SD. All inquiries confidential, top pay for qualified applicants. Contact Dustin Smith, 605-280-4641. MISCELLANEOUS MEET SINGLES RIGHT NOW! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-958-7963. NOTICES ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS statewide for only $150.00. Put the South Dakota Statewide Classified Network to work for you today! (25 words for $150. Each additional word $5.) Call this newspaper, 605-859-2516, or 800658-3697 for details. $6.60 minimum for first 20 words; 10¢ per word thereafter; included in the Pioneer Review, the Profit, & The Pennington Co. Courant, as well as on our website: www.pioneer-review.com. Poems, Tributes, Etc. … $6.60 minimum for first 20 words; 10¢ per word thereafter. Each name and initial must be counted separately. Included in the Pioneer Review and the Profit. $8.00 minimum for first 20 words; 10¢ per word thereafter. Each name and initial must be counted separately. Printed only in the Pioneer Review. $2.00 added charge for bookkeeping and billing on all charges. $8.65 per column inch, included in the Pioneer Review and the Profit. $6.10 per column inch for the Pioneer Review only. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, or discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is a violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. More Rural Livin’ 16 Growing in Agriculture The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) has five divisions, one of which is Resource Conservation and Forestry (RC&F). The division provides a number of services, including help with grants and technical assistance for individuals, organizations and communities. We are also very proud that our urban foresters, once again, selected this year’s featured tree in the display at the State Capitol. The 2,700 pound, 29-foot tall Blue Spruce came from Baltic and was donated by Willette Reichert. The South Dakota State Capitol Christmas tree display is open to the public every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. through December 26. It’s a great place to celebrate the Christmas season and take great family photos. For more information about SDDA’s RC&F Division and the services they provide, please go to our website http://sdda.sd.gov. You can also contact Ben Wudtke, Forest Programs Manager for the Black Hills Forest Resource Association at 605-341-0875. Lucas Lentsh, S.D. Secretary of Agriculture The Forest and the Trees It’s a festive time of year. Christmas decorations are everywhere and often, the displays center around a tree. Did you know that South Dakota forest products companies directly employ around 1,500 people in the Black Hills region and pay more than $118 million back into the local communities? These companies and the jobs they provide contribute greatly to the local economy. Annually, forest products companies in our state produce more than $200 million worth of product. This is particularly interesting given the limited geographic extent of the Black Hills compared to the rest of the agriculture producing land in South Dakota. Contractors and operators face many of the same challenges as other ag industries in our state. They have to navigate difficult weather, purchase expensive equipment and deal with fluctuating markets. Timber is much like other agriculture crops except, it takes longer to reach maturity for harvest-- and the stem size is just a bit larger. Not only are timber harvests perpetually sustainable, but the harvest method used in the Black Hills of “thinning” the stand is an astoundingly successful treatment for reducing insects and disease on a landscape scale. This harvest method of thinning is different than many areas of the country that may clear an area of trees and then go back in and replant following the harvest. Importantly, the harvest method employed in the Black Hills aligns with the natural ecology of the tree species and pro- Sunday Night Bingo! motes natural regeneration of the forest under a thinned canopy that is more resistant to pine beetles and catastrophic wildfires. The forest products industry in the Black Hills is incredibly crossintegrated with some companies not actively harvesting any timber but, instead, using products and by-products from other forest products facilities. Forest products companies vary in size throughout the Black Hills from large mills that need 30 truckloads of sawlogs per day to those that are much smaller and need less material to stay busy. Like the majority of South Dakota’s farms and ranches, many of these companies have the common thread of being multi-generational family businesses that have been operating in the Black Hills for a number of years. The Steakhouse & Lounge Starts at 5:30! Package Liquor & Casino Pioneer Review • December 17, 2015 Bar Salad le at b a il a Av h! Lunc Open Daily Monday thru Saturday Downtown Philip ~ Thursday, December 17 ~ Walleye ~ Friday, December 18 ~ Prime Rib U.S. Senator from South Dakota Delivering On Our Promise To The American People Last year at this time, Republicans were preparing to take control of the Senate – the first time Republicans would control the upper chamber since 2007 – and follow through on the promises we made to the American people. Republicans were serious when we pledged to get Washington working again. It wasn’t a halfheartened slogan we used to campaign for the majority, it was a commitment by which we intended to govern in the majority. Republicans pledged to tackle the big issues, which is why in just the first few weeks of the new Republican majority, we sent a bill to President Barack Obama that would have approved the longstalled, job-creating Keystone XL Pipeline. We also passed legisla- FREE Juke Box Friday N ights Reservations: 859-2774 Regular Menu Available Nightly! Lunch Specials: Monday thru Friday • 11:00 to 1:30 ~ Call for specials! ~ Tuesday, December 15 ~ Ribeye Special ~ Wednesday, December 16 ~ Indian Taco or Taco Salad John Thune ~ Saturday, December 19 ~ Prime Rib ~ Monday, December 21 ~ Prime Rib Sandwich PHILIP LIVESTOCK AUCTION PHILIP, SOUTH DAKOTA WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.philiplivestock.com Email: [email protected] Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015 We had a big run of feeder cattle, bred cattle and weigh-ups, along with the Slovek Ranch Bull and Female Sale. We had a pretty good kind of snow storm here as the interstate closed to the south. We wish to thank all of our customers, both buyers and sellers. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!! Next sale, January 5th, 2016. SLOVEK RANCH BULLS AVG. .............................................$4,563.00. BRED CATTLE: WHEELER RANCH - PHILIP 22 ..................................................BWF HFRS JOE & LARAE CARLEY - PHILIP 52....................................BLK 3 YR OLD COWS BO SLOVEK - PHILIP 49 ...........................................BLK AI'D HFRS 38 ...........................................BLK AI'D HFRS 15 ...........................................BWF AI'D HFRS BILL SLOVEK - PHILIP 51 ...........................................BLK AI'D HFRS 22 ..................................BLK BULL BRED HFRS 10 ..................................RED BULL BRED HFRS BRANDON ROCK - LONG VALLEY 20 ...........................................BLK AI'D HFRS 9 .............................................BLK AI'D HFRS JEFF & LORITA NELSON - PHILIP 9..................................BWF 5-6 YR OLD COWS 57.................................BLK 5-6 YR OLD COWS 17 ...........................BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS STEVE BROWN - STURGIS 9 ..................................BLK 3-4 YR OLD COWS 6 ..................................BLK 5-6 YR OLD COWS BILL ROADIFER - CAMP CROOK 14.................................BLK 3-4 YR OLD COWS WADE FOX - BELVIDERE 3 .....................................BWF 3 YR OLD COWS A CONSIGNMENT OF 36....................BLK & BWF SOLID MOUTH COWS JT MOON - CREIGHTON 30.................BLK & BWF BROKEN MOUTH COWS KELLY BLAIR - MILESVILLE 46 ...........................BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS KEFFELER LAND CO - STURGIS 15.................BLK & BWF BROKEN MOUTH COWS BRAD & JODY STOUT - KADOKA 6 ......BLK & BWF BROKEN & SOLID MOUTH COWS TUCKER & BEV HUDSON - HOWES 13.................BLK & BWF BROKEN MOUTH COWS LINDA & SAM STODDARD - NORRIS 15 .................RED & BLK BROKEN MOUTH COWS FEEDER CATTLE: MIKE GEBES - MILESVILLE 99 ...................................................BLK STRS EYMER & ELSHERE - MILESVILLE 58 .........................................RED & BLK STRS 23 .........................................RED & BLK STRS JOE & LARAE CARLEY - PHILIP 66 ...................................................BLK HFRS 12 ...................................................BLK STRS UPCOMING SALES: 1206# ..... $2,475.00 1094# ..... $2,125.00 1079# ..... $2,075.00 1025# ..... $1,950.00 1115# ..... $1,875.00 1084# ..... $2,050.00 1073# ..... $2,025.00 1066# ..... $1,875.00 1098# ..... $2,000.00 1088# ..... $1,750.00 1329# ..... $1,800.00 1371# ..... $1,675.00 1438# ..... $1,250.00 1030# ..... $1,775.00 1178# ..... $1,350.00 1252# ..... $1,725.00 1042# ..... $1,725.00 1470# ..... $1,325.00 1391# ..... $1,110.00 1310# ..... $1,100.00 1336# ..... $1,075.00 1428# ..... $1,060.00 1426# ..... $1,000.00 1316# ........ $935.00 629# .......... $168.50 583# .......... $167.50 471# .......... $191.00 507# .......... $160.75 428# .......... $172.00 TUESDAY, DEC. 22: NO SALE TUESDAY, DEC. 29: NO SALE TUESDAY, JAN. 5: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE & BRED CATTLE SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE. (ESTIMATING 3,000 HEAD) WEIGH-UPS 9:00MT YEARLING & CALVES 12:00MT BRED CATTLE TO FOLLOW. South Dakota Brand selling Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. MT rr cattle Keep supporting R-CALF USA! R CALF USA is our voice in government to represent U.S. cattle producers in trade marketing issues. Join today & help make a difference! PLA is now qualified to handle third party verified NHTC cattle (Non Hormonal Treated Cattle). TYSON HEWITT - MUD BUTTE 21 ...................................................BLK STRS HEATH FREEMAN - OWANKA 39.........................................BLK & BWF STRS VERYL PROKOP - KADOKA 87.........................................BLK & BWF STRS 16.........................................BLK & BWF STRS HERBER RANCH - KADOKA 79.........................................BLK & BWF STRS 74.........................................BLK & BWF STRS 81.........................................BLK & BWF STRS GREG SHEARER - WALL 88 ...................................................BLK STRS 94 ...................................................BLK STRS GERALD SCHUELKE - BLACK HAWK 81 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS 34 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS 48 .......................................CHAR & BLK HFRS 14 .......................................CHAR & BLK HFRS LANE LAMPHERE - STURGIS 37 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS 12 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS 50 .......................................CHAR & BLK STRS 15 ........................................BLK & BWF HFRS WILLIAM ECKERT - OKATON 17 ...................................................RED STRS JERRY ELLENS - PHILIP 14 ...................................................BLK STRS LUCAS SCHOFIELD - MIDLAND 6 .....................................................BLK STRS 10 ...................................................BLK HFRS JAKE JULSON - NEW UNDERWOOD 30 ...................................................BLK HFRS TODD MORTENSON - HAYES 21.........................................BLK & BWF STRS 15.........................................BLK & BWF STRS 21 ........................................BLK & BWF HFRS RON HOWIE - WHITE OWL 23.........................................BLK & BWF STRS 37 ........................................BLK & BWF HFRS HALEY RANCH - STURGIS 11 .........................................RED & BLK STRS 21.........................................RED & BLK HFRS EUGENE & GLENDA HELMS - CREIGHTON 10 .........................................RED & BLK STRS NORDINE BRINK - MIDLAND 24 ...................................................BLK STRS 21.........................................RED & BLK HFRS O'NEILL FAMILY RANCH LLC - HERMOSA 27 ........................................BLK & BWF HFRS KEN CASSENS - EDGMONT 48 .........................................RED & BLK STRS 12 .........................................RED & BLK STRS 21 ...................................................BLK HFRS 25.........................................RED & BLK HFRS WEIGH-UPS: LARRY & SCOT EISENBRAUN - WALL 1......................................................BLK COW 1......................................................BLK COW 2 ....................................................BLK COWS 1......................................................BLK COW 1......................................................BLK COW SHAW RANCH INC. - WHITE OWL 12 ..................................................BLK COWS 5 ....................................................BLK COWS 1......................................................BLK COW 6 ....................................................BLK COWS 15 ..................................................BLK COWS TIM NELSON - MIDLAND 1......................................................BLK COW 1......................................................BLK COW FEEDER CATTLE: FS=FALL SHOTS, NI=NO IMPLANTS, AN=ALL NATURAL C. & T. KROETCH – 200 BLK CLVS; FS .......600-650# SAMPSON – 100 BLK & CHAR X CLVS; FS,NI .........550# GRUBL – 75 CHAR X CLVS; FS,NI .................600-700# DEJONG – 60 BLK CLVS; FS,NI ....................600-650# JUHNKE – 45 BLK CLVS; FS ........................450-550# BRED CATTLE: JOHN, MAGGIE & DAVID AYER – 110 FANCY BLK HFRS (1000#); BRED LBW FORTUNE & AMDAHL ANG; CF 2-10 (ORIGINATED OFF OF NELSON RANCH) TRIPLE S LAND & LIVESTOCK – 75 BLK HOME RAISED HFRS; BRED BLAIR BROS MEDICINE ROCK; CF 33 (SORTED INTO TO SHORT CLVG GROUPS) DEDIC TRUST "COMPLETE DISPERSION" – 60 HERF 3 TO 13 YR OLD COWS; BRED HERF; CF 3-15 FOR 90 DAYS Philip Livestock Auction, in conjunction with Superior Livestock Auction, will be offering video sale as an additional service to our consignors, with questions about the video please call, Jerry Roseth at 605-685-5820, Jeff Long at 605-515-0186 or Randy Curtis in the Black Hills area at 605-892-5694. 509# .......... $182.00 545# .......... $175.00 701# .......... $155.25 663# .......... $155.25 690# .......... $153.50 673# .......... $157.50 604# .......... $162.00 658# .......... $161.00 596# .......... $167.00 664# .......... 571# .......... 615# .......... 523# .......... 717# .......... 578# .......... 641# .......... 616# .......... $161.00 $162.00 $142.00 $156.00 $149.00 $157.50 $142.00 $143.00 612# .......... $154.00 649# .......... $152.00 667# .......... $151.50 613# .......... $144.50 567# .......... $153.00 550# .......... $172.00 472# .......... $189.00 470# .......... $152.00 489# .......... $184.00 513# .......... $160.50 499# .......... $178.00 425# .......... $152.00 559# .......... $152.00 686# .......... $142.00 611# .......... $140.00 669# .......... $136.00 555# .......... 421# .......... 559# .......... 456# .......... $161.50 $188.00 $152.00 $152.00 1100# .......... 1450# .......... 1310# .......... 1470# .......... 1410# .......... 1090# .......... 1252# .......... 1215# .......... 1468# .......... 1297# .......... $82.50 $70.00 $69.50 $69.00 $68.00 $86.00 $76.50 $70.00 $69.00 $68.50 1030# .......... $86.00 1140# .......... $77.00 1......................................................BLK COW 1......................................................BLK COW 3 ...................................................BWF COWS 1......................................................BLK COW 2 ....................................................BLK COWS 1......................................................BLK COW JOE & LARAE CARLEY - PHILIP 4 ...................................RED & BLK COWETTES 3 .........................................BLK & BWF COWS 7......................................................BLK COW KELLY BLAIR - MILESVILLE 13 ..................................................BLK COWS 1......................................................BLK COW 2 ....................................................BLK COWS 1......................................................BLK COW 3 ...................................BLK & BWF COWETTES NEAL & JUDY LIVERMONT - INTERIOR 2 ....................................................BLK COWS 1....................................................HERF COW 10 ..................................................BLK COWS MIKE BARNES - MURDO 1......................................................BLK COW 4 ....................................................BLK COWS 10 ..................................................BLK COWS PHIL CARLEY - MILESVILLE 2 ....................................................BLK COWS 2 ...................................................BLK HFRTS VERYL PROKOP - KADOKA 1 .....................................................BWF COW JT MOON - CREIGHTON 2 ....................................................BLK COWS 15 ..................................................BLK COWS 12 ..................................................BLK COWS KEFFELER LAND CO - STURGIS 2 ....................................................BLK COWS 1......................................................BLK COW TATE THOMPSON - WANBLEE 5......................................................BLK COW 5......................................................BLK COW 3.....................................................BLK HFRT 1.....................................................BLK HFRT KJERSTAD FAMILY FARM & RANCH - WALL 1......................................................BLK COW 3 ....................................................BLK COWS JEFF & LORITA NELSON - PHILIP 1......................................................BLK COW 2......................................................BLK COW 1 .....................................................BLK BULL NATHAN BARNES - SUMMERSET 3 ....................................................BLK COWS DOUG DAHL - WALL 1......................................................BLK COW 2 .........................................BLK & BWF COWS TODD & KRYSTI BARNES - MURDO 7 ....................................................BLK COWS TY THOMPSON - WANBLEE 1......................................................BLK COW 2..............................................BLK COWETTES ROCKY WILLIAMS - PHILIP 10 ..................................................BLK COWS BILL & SUSAN PAULTON - EDGEMONT 12.......................................BLK & BWF HFRTS 1 .....................................................BLK BULL HOWARD & DELORES KNUPPE - NEW UNDERWOOD 6 ...................................BLK & BWF COWETTES 6 ...................................................BLK HFRTS MIKE NOTEBOOM - PHILIP 1 .....................................................BLK BULL ROSETH BROTHERS- MIDLAND 1 .....................................................BLK BULL MORE CONSIGNMENTS BY SALE DAY. FOR MORE INFO: CALL THOR ROSETH AT 605-685-5826, JEFF LONG AT 605-515-0186 OR OFFICE AT 605-859-2577 TUESDAY, JAN. 12: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE TUESDAY, JAN. 19: SPECIAL STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE TUESDAY, JAN. 26: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE TUESDAY, FEB. 2: NO SALE TUESDAY, FEB. 9: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE FEATURING BANGS VACCINATED HEIFERS & REGULAR CATTLE SALE TUESDAY, FEB. 16: SPECIAL STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE TUESDAY, FEB. 23: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE FEATURING BANGS VACCINATED HEIFERS & REGULAR CATTLE SALE TUESDAY, MAR. 1: SPECIAL STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE & REGULAR CATTLE SALE TUESDAY, MAR. 8: SPECIAL FEEDER CATTLE SALE FEATURING BANGS VACCINATED HEIFERS & REGULAR CATTLE SALE VIEW SALES LIVE ON THE INTERNET! Go to: www.philiplivestock.com. Upcoming sales & consignments can be viewed on the Internet at www.philiplivestock.com, or on the DTN: Click on SALE BARNS NORTH CENTRAL 859-2577 Philip, SD 1160# .......... 1245# .......... 1297# .......... 1210# .......... 1445# .......... 1375# .......... $71.50 $68.50 $68.00 $67.50 $67.00 $65.50 1170# .......... 1245# .......... 1300# .......... 1430# .......... 957# ............ $80.00 $76.00 $67.50 $66.00 $93.00 1063# .......... $90.00 1415# .......... $67.00 1380# .......... $67.00 1140# .......... $79.00 1240# .......... $70.00 1251# .......... $68.50 1240# .......... $78.00 1324# .......... $71.50 1321# .......... $71.00 1083# .......... $78.00 963# .......... $120.00 1170# .......... $77.00 1135# .......... $77.00 1260# .......... $72.50 1398# .......... $70.00 1083# .......... $76.50 1520# .......... $68.00 1111# .......... 1351# .......... 870# ............ 1005# .......... $76.00 $68.50 $91.00 $87.00 1110# .......... $75.00 1485# .......... $66.00 1210# .......... $72.00 1478# .......... $65.50 1840# .......... $84.50 1237# .......... $71.50 1345# .......... $69.00 1380# .......... $67.50 1307# .......... $68.00 1535# .......... $66.00 953# ............ $89.00 1409# .......... $66.00 918# .......... $122.00 1680# .......... $83.00 1001# .......... $90.50 839# .......... $100.00 1735# .......... $89.00 1805# .......... $86.00 UPCOMING HORSE SALES: TUESDAY, JAN. 19: REGULAR HORSE SALE FOLLOWING THE CATTLE SALE UPCOMING BULL SALES: TUES., JAN. 19: MCPERSON ANGUS 12:00MT TUES., FEB. 9: THORSON HEREFROD & SHEARER ANGUS 12:00MT TUES., FEB. 16: STOUT CHAROLAIS & MILLIGAN HEREFORDS 12:00MT TUES., FEB. 23: DEEP CREEK ANGUS 12:00MT TUES., MAR. 1: CHEYNNE CHAROLAIS 12:00MT TUES., MAR. 8: TRASK & PETERSON ANGUS 12:00MT TUES., APR. 5: FANNING RANCH ANGUS 12:00MT TUES., APR. 12: STOMPRUD ANGUS 12:00MT TUES., APR. 19: COTTONWOOD ANGUS 12:00MT TUES., APR. 26: FORTUNE’S RAFTER U CROSS ANGUS 12:00MT TUESDAY, MAY 3: BULL DAY. PLA Café 859-3272 • 6 am to 1:30 pm TO CONSIGN CATTLE OR HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE LOOK AT YOUR CATTLE, GIVE US A CALL: THOR ROSETH, Owner (605) 685-5826 BILLY MARKWED, Fieldman Midland • (605) 567-3385 JEFF LONG, Owner & Auctioneer Red Owl • (605) 985-5486 Cell (605) 515-0186 LYNN WEISHAAR, Auctioneer Reva • (605) 866-4670 DAN PIROUTEK, Auctioneer Milesville • (605) 544 3316 BOB ANDERSON, Fieldman Sturgis • (605) 347-0151 (605) 641-1042 BAXTER ANDERS, Fieldman Wasta • (605) 685-4862 PHILIP LIVESTOCK AUCTION (605) 859 2577 www.philiplivestock.com tion that gave the American people a voice on the president’s misguided nuclear agreement with Iran, a 10-year balanced budget that didn’t raise a single dime in taxes, a bill that funds America’s men and women in uniform, numerous resolutions that would block burdensome Environment Protection Agengy regulations, legislation that defunds Planned Parenthood, and a bill that repeals Obamacare. I was glad we were able to help secure the Powder River Training Complex expansion, which was an effort nearly nine years in the making. As I said in March when the expansion was first announced, while this was a long process, I’m proud we’re able to provide our servicemen and women with the resources they need to be successful in a combat environment. In early December, PRTC commanders and airmen completed their first of what I hope will be many successful large force exercises. It was a humbling experience to play an integral role in getting the first long-term highway bill in more than a decade signed into law. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, of which I am chairman, can be credited with nearly half of the legislative text included in the final version of the bill, including reforms that will enhance safety, provide regulatory relief, streamline grant programs, and improve the accountability and efficiency of oversight efforts. Having served on the conference committee that negotiated the final version, I was in a unique position to ensure South Dakota’s interests were given key consideration. States like South Dakota that depend on freight rail to ship products to and from their communities will benefit from the important Surface Transportation Board (STB) reforms that I helped usher through the Commerce Committee and full House and Senate. These reforms – the first of their kind for the STB – will end the uncertainty faced by businesses and agriculture producers and help protect the consumers who are ultimately impacted by disruptions in freight transportation. While we’ve been able to accomplish a lot of important things for the American people, there is more work to be done. We plan to spend the second year of the 114th Congress the way we’ve spent the first: fighting to make our economy stronger, our government more efficient and more accountable, and our nation and our world safer and more secure. Coyle’s SuperValu Philip Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve: 7am to 3pm Closed Christmas Day Markets Midwest Cooperatives End of Day 12/14/15 12 Pro Winter Wheat ...........$4.01 14 Pro Spring Wheat ...........$4.53 Milo .......................................$2.90 Corn ......................................$3.00 Millet ....................................$6.50 SFS Birdseed......................$16.25 Weekend Weather Friday: Sunny skies. High 22F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night: A mostly clear sky. Low near 10F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny skies. High 38F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low near 20F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunday: Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High near 35F. NNE winds shifting to W at 10 to 15 mph. Sunday Night: A few clouds from time to time. Low 19F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Go to pioneer-review.com & click on the weather icon for up-to-the-minute forecasts