Bison Courier, March 21, 2013

 

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Volume 30 Number 40 March 21, 2013

Bison Courier

Official Newspaper for the City of Bison, Perkins County, and the Bison School District  A Publica Publication tion of Ravellette Ravellette Publica Publications, tions, Inc. Inc.  P.O.  P .O. Box 429 • Bison, Bison, South Dakota 57620-0429  57620-0429   Phone: (605) 244-7199 244-7199 • FAX FAX (605) 244-7198 

County lawmakers take first step towards writing comprehensive plan  By Beth Hulm County Commissioners have decided to contact Black Hills Council of Local Governments to negotiate their assistance in writing a Comprehensive Plan for Perkins County. It’s a first step towards getting a zoning ordinance in place to protect property owners against outside interests, such as business or oil field man camps, that might move into the county. Commissioner Wayne Henderson started a conversation last Tuesday morning when he asked about “piggybacking” off the plan that BHCLG is already working on with Harding County. He thought it might be a way to save both time and money and to get something going quickly. His peer Rusty Foster, also anxious to get something in place, favored adopting the Harding County plan and then amending it later. State’s Attorney Shane Penfield cited differences in the demographics of the two neighboring counties. “If we’re going to do it, I’d rather do it right and rely on (Black Hills Council’s) expertise,” he said. He added, “The Comprehensive Plan is unique to us.” Penfield reminded Commission-

lines and she’s hoping that they could also look over the courthouse situation while they are in town. Sheriff Serr was back to update the board following a committee meeting where the focus was implementing county-wide law. Henderson was on that committee. “The meeting went well, I thought.” He reiterated that, if  this new form of law enforcement happens, the sheriff “calls all the shots.” In answer to Foster’s question, Serr admitted that there are still pros and cons but he believes that the county will be better served having three officers stationed in Lemmon and three in Bison. The new form of law enforcement wouldn’t save Lemmon any money but would provide them with highly trained officers who know the proper procedures for handling a wide range of issues. That could lead to “less fodder” for defense attorneys, Serr said. There would be a contract drawn up between the county and the city to address things such as sharing the building and employee insurance. Serr suspects that controlling hours to stay within a budget will be one of his biggest

more than a year ago. Bittiker blamed some of the resignations across the state on the fact that there was not much help from SDSU. She promised that, once a 4H-Youth 4H-Y outh advisor is hired for this corner of the state, a mentor will be appointed to assist that person. There is currently also not a secretary in the Perkins County office. That position is tied in with the State’s Attorney’s secretary to create a full-time job with benefits for the successful applicant. The Commissioners won’t advertise for a secretary until the state hires a 4-H/Youth Advisor. They also won’t sign the state’s Memorandum of Understanding for the advisor until the position is filled. Until that happens, Penfield said that he could use his personal secretary from his private practice in Lemmon as a “quasi” secretary for the county. “It’s important for there to be a presence here in Bison,” he said. Therefore, he’s not interested in asking his secretary to do both jobs. He has offered (both last week and previously) to allow other courthouse offices to use his secretary when it’s not busy in his own office.

ers that thefirst Comprehensive Plan must come before a zoning ordinance can be adopted or there is no “teeth” for the courts to use in enforcing the ordinance. Since last summer, several public meetings around the county and many board room discussions have occurred about this topic.  Visitor Mike Lockert, a trustee for the Town of Bison, urged the board to move forward. “We can’t  just keep kicking it down the road,” he said. Next, there will be a Planning and Zoning board appointed. Penfield warned that the entire process will be lengthy but “if it’s made a priority, we should be able to get it done.” Finance Officer Sylvia Chapman offered a follow-up report re-

challenges. The bottom line, according to Serr, is that “it’s got to be right and it has to provide for everyone in the county.” Either entity could pull out at any time if it isn’t working for them. Interviews were scheduled for last Wednesday in Reva for two candidates who have applied for the state’s 4H/Youth Advisor position, which has been open since Ida Schmidt resigned earlier this year. That advisor’s time is split between Perkins and Harding counties with an office and a secretary in each. SDSU will do the hiring, with recommendations from a local committee. Willard Ottman represents the Commissioners on that committee. Donna Bittiker, Arlington,

The tax sale that was last advertised fordeed 11:00 a.m. during Tuesday’s meeting was postponed. It has come to light that the current owner of the Main Avenue property, which was once Jerry’s Hardware in Lemmon, has filed a claim in bankruptcy court that occurred before the county took the deed for unpaid taxes. There was one sealed bid, which was left unopened, and one interested bidder present for the advertised sale. Highway Superintendent Tracy Buer was in the board room for his monthly report and told Commissioners that something has to be done with Coleman Avenue, the main thoroughfare into Bison. The street has long been controversial because it was long- ago deeded to the county but lies within the city

garding finding a company to check out rusting sewer pipes in the courthouse. She had one quote from a Rapid City company for travel and a smoke test but she will continue to research other options. The Town of Bison has a company coming to Bison soon to study some of the town’s sewer

SDSU’s new 4-H Field Operations  Associate, was in Bison last TuesTuesday to address the County Commission. Chairman Mike Schweitzer termed it “refreshing” that SDSU has hired somebody to work with the people in the field, something that was sorely lacking when reorganization took place

limits of Bison. Buer said, “It’s been brushed under the rug.” Schweitzer argued, “It has and it hasn’t.” There is a county county road in Lemmon, too, old Highway 12, which belongs to the county but runs through the city. “If you do for one, you’ve got to do it for all,” he continued on pa ge 11

Here’s your sign – on Highway 20!

Bison Area Economic Develop- maybe your company is currently ment is in the process of ordering not featured on the signs. Bison new business signs that are cur-  Area Economic Development rently featured on the signs along would like to help you and your Highway 20 on both sides of town. business stand out! For more inThese signs were originally in- formation, please contact Brandi stalled around 2008 by Bison Area Baysinger with Bison Area EcoEconomic Development to show- nomic Development at 605-244case our area businesses; however, 7526 or email some of the signs have faded sig- [email protected]. Please pronificantly. vide Brandi with your information Have you looked at your sign for your new sign by April 15th, lately? Does your sign need a 2013. facelift or to be replaced? Or,

Highway 20 bridge work near Camp Crook The South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin work on two bridges on Highway 20 near Camp Crook beginning Monday, March 18, 2013. The bridges are located east of  Camp Crook at mile markers 4.25 and 5.00. The work involves concrete overlays, expansion device modification and guard rail improvement improvements. s. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane on the bridges with a 10foot width restriction.

The prime contractor on this $425,407 project is Heavy Constructors, Inc. of Rapid City. The overall completion date is July 6, 2013. For more information, contact Joel Flesner with the South Dakota Department of Transportation at 605-892-2872. Complete road construction information can be found at www.safetravelusa.com/sd or by dialing 511.

Highlights & Happenings

BHS seniors and parents please email or drop off a senior picture for the graduation page in the Bison Courier. [email protected] Thank You

It’s bingo time! Sunday March 24, 2013 at 1:30 Community Cen-

ter $1.00 a card, play all afternoon. lots of prizes, snacks available. THIS IS THE LAST BINGO SESSION OF THE SEASON. Sponsored by the Legion Aux.

 

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 Alcoholics An onymous is meeting weekly in Bison. The group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the basement of the Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome. Please note: Due to a church event, there will be no meeting on Thursday, March 28th. Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. 0-3 yr olds West Courthouse Courthouse Lawn 4-5 yr olds East Courthouse Lawn 6-8 yr olds City Park 9-12 yr olds Lions Club Park In case of inclement weather, it will be held on Main Street. Christ Lutheran Church will have 8 a.m. Easter Sunday service followed by brunch. brunch. Grace Baptist and First Presbyterian Congregation,, of Bison, will worship together on Easter Suntion day morning at 8 a.m., at the First Presbyterian church. A musical cantata “Behold the the Lamb” will be presented. Following worship breakfast will be served. The community is invited to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection with us! To have your NON-PROFIT meeting listed here, please submit them by calling: 244-7199, or e-mailing to: [email protected]. We will run your event notice the two issues prior to your event at no charge.

SDSU Extension is helping recruit South Dakotans to volunteer for a national network of volunteer precipitation observers, or CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain Hail & Snow Network) to track precipitation events across South Dakota, reported State Climatologist and CoCoRaHS State Coordinator, Dennis Todey. "These are everyday people who

what is really happening on the ground," he said. "Where we have heavy rain events, like flood events, the National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings based on people's reports on how much rain fall there was," he said. Laura Edwards, SDSU Extension Climate Field Specialist, is the state CoCoRaHS Coordinator. She says volunteer reports can also be

"Because all the CoCoRaHS reports are maintained online for free, this can ease farmer's recordkeeping. And, all of their old reports are accessible at any time," Edwards said. "This makes it easy to go back and look at past months/seasons/years of precipitation reports. If producers participate on a regular basis, it may be easier to demonstrate if a particu-

enjoy measuring precipitation and are willing to report that on the internet," he says, of the volunteers who measure and report after rain, hail and snow events. Despite today's automated technology,, Todey believes local reportnology ing is still essential in tracking the variability of rainfall. "It's a huge benefit to us to have people across the state who monitor precipitation. The biggest variability in weather across South Dakota is how precipitation differs from place to place. Even with all the technology we have, we really need to have on-ground measurements all across the state to tell us

useful in documenting drought conditions. "If people can tell us how many days they've gone without rainfall, it helps us document drought conditions and better support disaster declaration because of drought," she said. Edwards will work directly with observers to train them and answer any questions on reporting they may have; how to use the gauge or how to use the website. She adds that becoming a CoCoRaHS volunteer may be a great fit for many of the state's agriculture producers.

lar location is wetter/drier than other areas."  Volunteers  Volun teers who are interested in  joining the CoCoRaHS network must be willing to take daily precipitation readings between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and report the events on-line or by phone. They are asked to use a standard 4-inch diameter rain gauge and will receive a small bit of  training.  A March Madness recruiting campaign is now underway. To learn more visit www.cocorahs.org or contact Todey at (605) 688-5678. For more information on this topic, visit iGrow.o iGrow.org. rg.

R.B. & Frances Wheeler Housing Initiative Lemmon Area Charitable and Economic Development (LACED) board members announced today the official launch of the R.B. & Frances Wheeler Housing Initiative (RB&FWHI). The program focuses on attracting and retaining homeowners of all income levels to

Nutrition Site Menu Thursday, March 21 Chicken alfredo harvest beets cranberry sauce apple juice fruit cocktail

Friday, March 22

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Monday, March 25 Chicken parmesan scalloped potatoes corn o’brien  tropical fruit 

Tuesday, March 26 Beef & noodles spinach crunchy cranberry salad peaches

Wednesday, Wednesda y, March 27 Easter Dinner Pork roast  mashed potatoes/gravy harvest beets applesauce strawberry shortcake/topping

Lemmon. The framework for the program began November of 2012 when the board was made aware of f unding available from the R.B. & Frances Wheeler Foundation. The board members of the foundation authorized a payment in the amount of  $50,000 to LACED for the purpose of building the first home of the RB&FWHI. Guidelines were discussed and included stipulations that require LACED to provide “clean” lots for the homes to be built upon. LACED will also be responsible for overseeing the construction of the homes. In the months that followed, LACED worked to secure three

goal to attract the investment of  other buyers and rehabbers to these neighborhoods. As the initiative begins and expands, neighbors benefit from rising home values, safer and more attractive living conditions, and a greater sense of pride. We are all truly fortunate that Fran and Bob have given us this opportunity to meet a challenge that faces our community. It is our duty to honor them by being good stewards of their gift to this community. In the words of the Wheeler’s “We want to do this in an effort to help the Lemmon area develop and with the hope that this action will serve to unify the area in worthwhile, common

residential properties deemed as “tear downs” to lay the groundwork for the the initiative. Our focus is on properties that we feel are not suited for an individual investor as a first purchase option.  Any properti properties es suitable suitable for for “rehab” “rehab” or already “clean”, were not considered as options. It is our hope that an investment in these “tear down” properties will help revitalize the housing market, and restore confidence in the community. Using the RB&FWHI as a catalyst, it is our

goals”. It is in that spirit that we will begin construction this spring. Building the homes on site, with local labor, and local material purchases. Construction will be funded using a combination of capital from the LACED budget, and gifts provided by R.B. & Frances Wheeler.. When sold, the proceeds Wheeler from the sale of the first home will be used to fund the second. We will continue this process until such time we feel the housing is able to develop without incentive.

 

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Bison’s first Eagle Scout award to be presented Joseph Kvale, of Bison, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout  Award.  Aw ard. Kvale was recognized in a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  A member of Troop 244, sponsored by West River Cooperative Telephone Company, Kvale is one of approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank, according to the Baylor University. Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community, church, or synagogue-related service project to earn his Eagle; Kvale chose to build storage shelving for the Bison Food Pantry. He showed leadership through designing, funding, and building the project with local resources. With the help of local carpenters Don McKinstry and Jeff VanVactor, he designed

shelving for proper support and function. Donations from the Presbyterian, Catholic and American Lutheran churches helped fund the project. The labor was donated by Layton Hendrickson, Dodge Weishaar, Kim Kvale and Drake Butsavage. He has served as Senior Patrol Leader and has received the Ad  Altar Dei medal, and Historic Trails award and is a member of  the Order of the t he Arrow. Arrow. Kvale joins joi ns other outstanding American citizens who have become Eagle Scouts, among them former President Gerald Ford, astronaut Neil  Armstrong, cinematographer Steven Spielberg and journalist, Walter Cronkite. Kvale is a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and is active in Oral Interp, several school plays, Track and Field, Cross Country, Band and chorus at Bison High School, where he is Junior class vice-president.

Each Easter season, Americans buy more than 700 million Marshmallow Peeps, shaped like chicks, as well as Marshmallow Bunnies and Marshmallow Eggs, making them the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy.

 

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Starting plants for spring Groundhogs aren't much good at measuring winter's length jokes, David Graper, Extension Horticulture Specialist and Director of McCrory Gardens. "I don't know what the Dakota groundhogs saw back on Feb. 2, but it still looks a lot like winter around

ing tips. First of all, gardeners will need to order or purchase seeds for the plants they want to start fairly soon. It is not uncommon for popular varieties to get sold out. Seed is often available locally at area garden centers, hardware stores, discount outlet stores

in the pot or flat, it is a good idea to sprinkle a little media over the seed, maybe ?" deep. This will help to keep the seed moist during the germination process. After you have that done you need to thoroughly soak the growing media. The best way to do this is to fill a pan with warm water and set

ally fluorescent works well. Keep in mind that most vegetables will be growing in full sun in their garden so they need pretty high light to develop nice stocky seedlings that will transplant well later. Simple, fluorescent shop lights fitted with two tubes will work well and are inexpensive.

If the gardener has a little plant stake or pot label, use this to "dig" out each seedling and make a hole in each cell of the cell pack or peat pot for it to grow on. Press the media down a little to firm it around the little seedling. Once transplanting is done, give them a good watering with a wa-

here. In fact, I don't think the groundhogs we have here at McCrory Gardens even bothered to get out of bed and take a look. They just know that we will have at least six more weeks of winter and then some," Graper said. "But, for gardeners, once we hit March we just can't help but think of  spring and the upcoming gardening season." Until warmer weather arrives, Graper says that many South Dakota gardeners bide their time by studying garden catalogs and many have already ordered some, if not all of their seed for the coming growing season. " We have been busy planting here at the greenhouse at SDSU with over 120 different varieties already planted. Most of these are either perennial plants or annuals that take a long time to grow large enough to be transplanted to the garden in the spring. All of the annuals that grow quickly are still waiting in the freezer until it is their turn to get planted," he said. Graper adds that some home gardeners like to try to grow their own seedlings too. "But before you get started, there are some things that you should keep in mind, such as when to sow certain kinds of seeds, how to plant them and where they can get enough light to grow. That being said, here are some tips for you to keep in mind if you want to start your own seeds," Graper said. Read on for Graper's spring plant-

etc. but the selection will likely be limited. In most cases, getting the typical packet size will give gardeners plenty of seeds for a typical family's needs. Next, he reminds gardeners to get their seeding supplies, which include seeding flats or pots and a good seedling potting mix. Gardeners can start seed in an ordinary flower pot but they will typically have better results if they can spread the seed out more thinly in a larger flat or container. I recommend using a seed starting or propagation mix to germinate your seeds. Most of  these are composed of peat moss and vermiculite, and maybe some perlite. They are light weight and have excellent water holding capacity. If a gardener chooses to use a flat, they can make little rows in the flat to sow their seed or just scatter it across the top of the flat. The more spread out the seeds, the better they will grow. And, make it easier to transplant them to cell packs later. If  a gardener is not planning to grow a lot of different seeds or are limited in space, they can buy cell packs and direct sow right into the individual cells.  Another option is to use peat pellets or peat pots. The peat pellets are particularly fun for kids because when you place them in warm water they puff up and expand in a matter of minutes. Then, just plant a couple seeds in each one. Once you have the seed spread out

the pot or flat in it to allow the water Each four-foot shop light will proto be absorbed through the bottom of  vide enough light for four typical flats the pot or flat. Let the flats or pots sit of seedlings, placed end to end about in the water until the surface of the 6" below the lights. Gardeners can media looks wet. Alternatively, garhook the shop light up to a timer so deners can use a small sprinkling can that it will automatically get turned to water from above but they must be on and off each day. Plan to give careful to not wash the seed into a seedlings about 16 to 18 hours of light pile in the pot or flat. each day. Watering tips Fertilize Once the seeds are planted, garden-  Young  Young seedlings seedlings need need fertilizer. fertilizer. Many ers need to keep the media and seed propagating mixes come with some moist until the seed germinates and slow release fertilizer already mixed comes up. They can do this by putting into the media, so be sure to check individual pots into a small plastic chosen media before starting fertilizbag to keep the humidity high or they ing. Purchase some water soluble fercan get planting flats that come with tilizer and start by applying it at a plastic dome that fits over the flat about half-strength roughly once a to keep it from drying out. week. Use a small watering can, or a If the media gets too dry during gardener can use the soak method, germination, the germinating seed and water from below while the may die. It is important to place your seedlings are still small enough that pots or flats of seeds in a warm spot to they don't wash them out. germinate. Some place that is about Once the seedlings get their second 70 to 75°F works well. While many true leaf, then the rate can gradually people will grow their seedlings on a increase. Be careful and don't overdo windowsill, it might be too chilly to it, as young seedlings can be very senget the seed to germinate well. sitive to fertilizer. Gardeners can also Plenty of light use an organic fertilizer, like fish Once gardeners see the seedlings emulsion. These are much less likely coming up, open the bag or partially to cause fertilizer burn, however, remove the dome to start getting the using this stuff can be a stinky job little seedlings used to dryer air. After think of that dead carp you came a couple days, completely remove the across on the shore of your local lake covering. Now light becomes the most and you will get the idea. If the important issue because the young seedlings are close to living quarters, seedlings will grow tall and spindly if  like on the window sill by the kitchen they don't get enough light. light. A sunny table, gardeners might want to move south or west window will be good, or them somewhere else or avoid this gardeners can use artificial light, usutype of fertilizer. Transplanting from flat to cell pack If seeds were started in a pot or open flat, gardeners should probably transplant the seedlings into cell packs or peat pots. The advantage of using the peat pots is that you can plant the whole pot in the ground and avoid some transplant shock that can occur if you use plastic cell packs. Wait until the seedlings get large enough to handle, usually after they get about three or four true leaves. Remember, that when most seedlings first emerge, they will have two little cotyledons or seed leaves. The true leaves start growing after that. Regular potting soil can be used in the cell packs or peat pots if desired.

tering can to further settle the media around each plant. Place them back in the sunny window or under the lights to continue growing. Timing Timing is important for little seedlings. Often people get a little too anxious to get planting and start tomatoes in early March and later find out that the seedlings are too tall and spindly by the time they need to be transplanted to the garden. In general, gardeners are better off starting a couple weeks late as opposed to starting a month too early. Start by figuring out when the garden is typically planted, keeping in mind the last spring frost in the area. Gardeners must also keep in mind that some vegetables can take cooler temperatures, known as cool season crops, while other vegetables will not tolerate temperatures close to freezing, thus needing to be planted later after the weather and soil has warmed up. Here is a little guide to use in deciding when to start seeds. In early March, or 10-11 weeks before planting outside, plant broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, coleus, petunias, rudbeckia, snapdragons, and vinca. In mid-March, or 9 weeks before planting outside, plant peppers, eggplant, dianthus, ornamental peppers, salvia, and sweet alyssum. In early April, or 6 to 7 weeks before planting outside, plant tomatoes, calendula, celosia, marigolds, basil, ornamental kale, and portulaca. In mid-April, or 3 to 4 weeks before planting outside, you can plant cosmos, sweet peas and zinnias. In late April you can plant some warm-season vining crops such as watermelon, pumpkins, and squash in peat pots or peat pellets. Keep checking the seedlings regularly, especially once they get a little bigger as they can dry out more quickly and get stressed or even die. Let the media dry out some before watering, but then water thoroughly. If using grow-lights, gardeners may have to move them up a little as the seedlings grow, but try to keep the bulbs about 6" above the plants to help them grow healthy and robust.

 

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Home Country - Slim Randles

Boomer Babble – Thoughts at large Fear vs. Fun

Pastors Perspective

 By Doug Ortman we’re going skating again and I’m Dear Boomer friends, I was just thinking I might just watch this reading last week’s article by one of  year. Last fall my nine year old son my Boomer colleagues. In the arti- started skateboarding. Something I cle, he was apologizing for sounding used to do about a half a century like a grouch because he is usually a ago. I figured it’s like riding a very happy fellow. I would just like bike...you just hop on and go. I could to agree; he is generally a very show the boy how it’s done. I stepped happy grouch. He is also getting a on the board about three times and little older like the rest of us. went a few feet with arms flailing Boomers now range in age from 49 before I concluded it would be a stuto 67, not old but in the process. This pid idea to fall on cement at my age. brings me to the content of this arti-  After a ll, I don’t thi nk I bounce as cle. In my mind I don’t feel old. I well as I used to. I’m satisfied now to think this confirms the saying, “In- watch my son board and offer faside of every old person is a young therly advice such as, “Ok, NOW, the person saying, 'What the hell hap- girls are watching!” This has forced forced pened?'” Well, regardless of how I me to now mentally add items to my feel in my mind, my body is telling hole in the bucket list. Things I used me that there are some things I to do but probably shouldn’t anyshouldn't do anymore. About a more...such as trampoline flips, high month ago, most of my kids and five diving flips, snow skiing the black of my six grandchildren went snow runs, water skiing backwards and tubing. I was just recovering from a riding the Tilt-O-Whirl. There are chest cold so I didn’t go. It was a some things I have never done and somewhat sad, yet smart decision. in my Boomer aged wisdom, I realThis was the first time I was sitting ize I shouldn't...such as break dancon the sidelines, although I felt com- ing, entering a Tough Mudder, dying fortable to just be a Grandpa and my hair pink, wearing a speedo or watch. I was also happy I could stay frying bacon in the nude. I just have inside and be warm. Last year I to realize that my days of saying went ice skating with my youngest “Hey, watch this!” or “I bet you’ve son and three of my grandkids. The never seen this before!” are about whole time I was thinking it just over. However, my older son wants

Pastor Juergens, Christ Ev.Gerhardt LutheranH. Church, Bison

wasn’t going to to bebe. asMeanwhile, much fun falling as it used the kids seemed to have more fun the more they fell! This weekend

It occurred to me the other day  just what a blessing it is to be a grandfather. The children think we’re all powerful, a fount of  knowledge and wisdom. Then they turn three … We could all use coot lessons.  Yes,  Y es, the enigmatic old coot in every small town like ours has

tricks, sharpening pocket knives and sleight of hand. You get extra points for playing something recognizable on the harmonica. harmonica. A jaw harp is good. All you have to do is twang it, because no one can recognize a tune on it anyway. If you play piano, deduct 10 points.  As to the whittling, you just

son Three: Never let them pin you down on ideas. Oh, we know they’re right. The problem is, some college-trained punk will pepper us with facts and make us look bad. Here’s an example of Coot Tact.  Young  Y oung punk – “The world’s heading for catastrophe.”

wisdom corralled, tucked away for a rainy knowledge day, and is especially mysterious. So here are some coot lessons. Lesson One: Look colorful. Wear a hat that was found buried at Gettysburg or Thermopylae. Don’t clean it up. Wear boots that aren’t polished with anything not provided by horses and cows. Red suspenders are called for. Extra points for stains. Lesson Two: Learn a coot skill. These include whittling, rope

keep knife sharp andHold shave sticksyour thinner and thinner. it up to the light and turn it. Extra points for a notch or two carved in it. Then you hand it to a kid to keep. “What is it?” a rude kid might ask. That’s when you screw up your grizzled face, wink at the kid, and say, “I’m sure you must recognize that, kid. You look pretty smart to me.”  And now the all-important Les-

Coot – to “Son, that’s what they want you think.” Then snap your red suspenders and tip him a conspiratorial wink. (Never,, upon pain of root canal, (Never explain who “they” are) The word will spread and you will be credited with bringing civilization to the world, inventing the solenoid, rescuing fair maidens and discovering fire.  And if you do this long enough, you’ll outlive anyone who can call you a liar.

to parachute jump with me. I made sixty some jumps in college. I’m thinking it’s just like riding a bike.

Christ Crucified – Blessed Lent! “Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). There they crucified him, and with him two others--one on each side and Jesus in the middle.” (John 19:16-18) What does the cross mean? It all depends who’s looking at it. To many today, the cross is merely an ornament for a necklace. To the Roman, it was an instrument of torture, devilishly simple, but horribly painful. Ancient Cicero described crucifixion as "a most cruel and disgusting punishment", and “the very mention of the cross should be far removed not only from a Roman citizen’s body, body, but from his mind, his eyes, his ears.” To one thief, the cross was his door to hell, horrible and eternal. To the other thief, it was the gate to glorious heaven. It all depends on who’s looking at it. More importantly importantly,, what does the cross mean to you? John wrote three simple words, “They crucified him.” But there was nothing simple about it. We shudder as we picture Jesus laid on that cross, his lacerated back pushed against the rough wood. His hands stretched out on the cross bar. His feet positioned one on top of the other. We shrink as we hear the strokes of the hammer pounding spikes through his flesh. The crucifying is done rather quickly, quickly, and now the dying begins, but oh, so slowly! Normally hours, even days, as the victim slowly dies, his hands torn deeper by the nails, his body wracked by burning thirst, constant pain, throbbing torture. No Roman citizen was ever subjected to this shameful, slow death. The torture of the cross was reserved for slaves, the worst of criminals AND for God’s only begotten Son. Far worse were the tortures of hell that God’s Son endured on the cross. All the bitter dregs in the cup of  curses for the world’s sins, all the pangs of death and the pains of hell for the wages of the world’s sins, all this fell with staggering, crushing force on God’s Son on the cross. We can’t even begin to understand the depths of hell, being separated from God’s grace. Only the devils and the damned in hell can understand Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mk 15:34). “ “They” crucified him. Certainly the soldiers and Pilate were involved. Behind them, the chief priests and Jewish people crucified him. Yet, Yet, to be honest, men and women of all classes and conditions, from all time, have one thing in common. We all bear the stain of sin. If we look close enough, we see ourselves, our spouses, our children, our neighbors, sinners one and all. We can truly confess, “I crucified him.” Yes, Yes, we are all guilty for crucifying God’s Son. But look again at his cross, to see why he stayed there. It’s not the nails, nor the soldiers, but the wondrous love of the God held him there to be punish in our place. See the truth that “Christ was crucified for me.” The Bible spells out this glorious truth again and again, clearly. Yes, Yes, “he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;” “By his wounds we are healed” (Isa 53:5). Paul writes, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness God.”(2 Cor 5:21). John writes, “The blood of his Son,cross purifies fromasall sin.” (1 Jn 1:7). Ourofeternal salvation is finished. Down through theJesus, ages Christ’s hasus stood an invitation to all sinners. Countless thousands have heard the crucified Christ invitation, “Whoever comes to me I will never drive away” (Jn 6:37). You and I have received this glorious invitation so many times in our lives that it perhaps doesn’t seem so grand anymore. So many voices are competing for our ears today. today. Life is so complex, and the world’s noise can easily drown out the sound of our Savior’s voice offering his simple, sweet invitation to all sinners. I died for YOU. During this church season of Lent, see your Savior crucified and died so that you may have eternal life in heaven. See he died for you. Believe him and live forever. Blessed Lent!

Grace Baptist Church Church • Pastor Phil Hahn Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship Service - 10:30a.m. Wednesday Wednes day Prayer Mtg. - 6:30 p.m.

Church of Christ 18 mi. south of Prairie City - Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Prairie Fellowship Parish ELCA ELCA • Pastor Margie Hershey Indian Creek - 8:00 a.m. • American - 9:30 a.m. • Rosebud - 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church WELS • Pastor Gerhardt Juergens

Sunday Bible Class - 8:00 a.m., Worship Service - 8:30 a.m.

Coal Springs Community Church Pastors Nels & Angie Easterby South Jct. of Highways 73 & 20 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church • Pastor Donavon Kack Sabbath School - 2:00 p.m., Worship Service - 3:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church • Fr. Tony Tony Grossenburg  Saturday Mass: Morristown - 4:45 p.m. Lemmon - 7:15 p.m., Sunday Mass: Lemmon - 8:15 a.m., Bison - 11:00 a.m.

Holland Center Christian Reformed Church Pastor Brad Burkhalter • Lodgepole Worship Service - 8:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church • Pastor Florence Hoff, CRE Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship Service -10:30 a.m.

Buttes Lutheran • Pastor Henry RevaSlim • Sunday School 9:45, Worship Service - 11:00 11:00 Mohagen a.m., WMF 2nd Wednesday Wednes day at 1:00 p.m. Beckman Wesleyan Church • Pastor Brad Burkhalter Prairie City Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship - 11:00 11:00 a.m. Vesper Service - 6:00 p.m., Wed. Evenings - 7:30 p.m.

 

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Tree Facts  – Shelterbelt Renovation Renovation  By Robert Drown, Natural Resource Specialist What is shelterbelt renovation? USDA Natural Resources Resources Conservation Service defines it as the widening, partial replanting, removal and replacement of selected trees and shrubs or other steps

never be deeper than three inches to protect feeder roots. Many types of chemicals exist, but they all fit into two basic categories: pre-emergence and post- emergence. The most common preemergence are Princep (Simazine) and Casaron (Dichlobenil) and the

hackberry, chokecherry, bur oak and boxelder. Row Removal and Replacement Dead or dying rows are removed and replaced within the existing windbreak. It can be done to “beef  “beef  up” any or all levels of the windbreak. After tree removal removal the site

taken to improve andinventory existing shelterbelt. It involves inven tory,, evaluation and improvement of  the health of trees and shrubs and the overall function of shelterbelts through the use one or more of the following silvicultural techniques. Release of Sod-bound Trees and/or Shrubs - Release from sod may be accomplished with tillage or use of  herbicides. Disc cultivators throw soil one direction which will create hollowed out areas between tree rows and may harm the tree’s vital feeder roots. Also, tillage should

most common post-emergence is Round-up (Glyphosate). Underplanting or Interplanting In this practice trees or shrubs are planted within an existing windbreak without tree tree removal. They are planted in rows between existing rows or between trees in an existing row. Overtopped plants even though they are shade tolerant, will grow slowly and will develop poor form and spindly growth. Cedar and Juniper are the most widely used species. Other shade tolerant species are

should be fallowed one year. branches cutting. can Thebe thinning the Where multiple adjacent rows are eased Coppicing is usedfor to sanitation. rejuvenate tive regeneration done inofrows removed, it may be beneficial to shrubs or even hardwood trees to conform to the original windplant one less row than what was that have sprouting capabilities. break design or it can be managed removed. It can even be used on hardwood similar to a natural forest. Supplemental Planting & Expan- trees less than 12 inches in diam- My source for this news release sion - Additional land is needed for eter and under 20 years of age. Al- was South Dakota Department of  expansion and there needs to be most any shrub species can be re-  Agriculture, Division of Resource room for it. One of the main main bene-  juvenated through coppicing. Conservati Conservation on and Forestry. If you fits is that tree removal is not nec- Broadleaf trees that have shown would like more information about essary.. If the windbreak essary windbreak is in the good results are green ash, cotton- “Shelterbelt Renovation,” contact correct place and correctly posi- wood, Russian olive, boxelder and Bob Drown at the Conservation tioned, make sure that added rows the elms, especially Siberian elm. Office at 605-244-5222, Extension do not negatively affect wind and Cut back 6 to 8 inches above the 4 or by e-mail at snow drift patterns relative to the ground to provide a good shrub [email protected]. row. Managing Reproduction - In many

area to be protected. Thinning, Pruning and Coppicing Release thinning is used to release adjacent trees or rows by removing selected trees, partial row or entire rows. Pruning has limited use in windbreak renovation. It is sometimes used to remove dis-

older multiple row windbreaks that have been protected from livestock, natural reproduction of existing species will occur. occur. A couple methods have been suggested to utilize this new growth. Leave Le ave the regeneration until it is about 8 to 10 years old then begin some selec-

This young sod-bound shelterbelt located in Perkins County, could be improved through the use of herbicides, tillage or both.

 

The Bison Courier • Thursday, March 21, 2013 • Page 7

Senator Ryan Maher’s views of week 9 of the 2013 Legislative session

Garden Gate

This year’s appropriations bill is House Bill 1185, and once again education received the first dollar and the last dollar. We have been able to enhance both Education and providers with one-time funds in FY  2013, in Senate bill 90, authorized one time spending on Education in the amount of $14.6 million and in

tificates, registrations, and permits for spouses of active duty military personnel. HB 1067 designates “POW/MIA  Recognition Day” as a working holiday. HB 1084 designates “Purple Heart Recognition Day” as a working holiday.

Greetings from Pierre, We have now completed the 9th and final week of 2013 legislative session. Nearly 500 bills were introduced this year. 131 bills have been signed into law by the Governor and 90 more bills await his signature. Highlights of the 2013 Legislative Session include creation of the Building South Dakota Fund to promote economic development and job creation, passage of a major criminal

House Bill 1137, providers will see a one-time allocation of $6.2 million. In FY 2014 the revenue estimates were adopted in a conservative manner due to economic uncertainties the state is facing at this time. The FY 2014 total general fund spending will be $1.3 billion. Education will receive 46% of the 1.3 billion or $601.9 million, Taking care of the people will receive $505.6 million or 39% of the budget, protecting the public will receive $134.5 million or 10% of the general fund spending. The rest of the budget is $67.1 million or 5% is left up to the rest of  state government. State aid to General Education received a 3.0% inflationary increase to their ongoing budget per the state aid formula. In addition to that K12 received a 1% one-time increase

HB 1118 revises certain provisions regarding special motor vehicle license plates for veterans with disabilities HB 1180 allows veterans to receive credit for military training and experience for any professional or occupational licensing board or commission. We have also taken further steps to make State Government even more efficient: B 45 permits citizens to renew their driver's license online once every ten years. SB 46 repeals certain outdated statutes and cross references related to the Department of Health. HB 1043 authorizes the Department of Revenue to establish an electronic title system for motor vehicles and to revise certain provi-

Okra is a very misunderstood vegetable. Either you love it, or hate it. There is no middle ground with okra. It is however, however, packed with nutrition and deserves respect. Normally it is considered easy to grow, that is if you live in a zone where it is happy, namely zones 9 through 11, the sunny South! The question is can it be raised here? We don’t know any one that has grown it locally but it sure might be worth an experiment, especially of you like okra. Okra is native to Ethiopia, where it has been cultivated and used for centuries. This vegetable is in common use in many African nations, and in the American South, thanks to seeds carried to

 justice initiative and the ba lancing of our state budget without raising taxes, while still increasing funding for education and taking care of people. We worked across party lines to create the Building South Dakota Fund which will provide incentives for projects that create new jobs and promote economic activity. The legislature appropriated appropriated $7 million into the Building SD fund as start-up money. In the future, money from the contractor’s excise tax will be dedicated to the fund. The bill requires local approval by municipalities-decisions which are referable by a vote of the people. If municipalities are willing to dedicate a portion of  their 2% sales tax for economic development incentives, it will allow the state to match the funding for

forPostsecondary the current yearTechnical FY2013. Institutes received a 3% inflationary increase in their ongoing budget per their funding formula. They also received an additional 1% in one-time funding in the current FY2013. The Board of Regents received a $5.4 million increase to their base budget before applying the employee compensation package to their budget. They also received received $3.7 million in one-time funding. Providers in this state will receive a 3% increase in their ongoing allocations with an additional 1% onetime rate increase in the current FY2013. We are able to give a 3% salary policy along with a movement to job worth to state employees. We were also able to fund $4.1

sions regarding an electronic lien filing system. HB 1059 repeals and revises certain obsolete and unnecessary statutes and rules relating to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. HB 1063 repeals outdated and obsolete provisions regarding the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications. It has truly been an honor to serve the people of South Dakota in the state legislature. We have many accomplishments to be proud of this Session and we will continue working hard to make our state and even better place to live, work and raise a family.

the States by slaves.plant, Okra bet. The if plant grow grow or more is aUnited tall and attractive feet tall, it is can happy, so4opt for a grows very quickly and should be 4 to 5 gallon size pot. harvested frequently while it is Okra prefers rich, well-worked still tender. Harvesting every few soil. It needs lots of room to grow, days will prevent toughness. Okra along with supportive stakes, and is great vegetable fried, or in stews it should be watered intermitand gumbos. It has a slimy tex- tently and deeply for best results. ture that is unpleasant to many Once pods start to develop, they but is actually very useful to peo- can be harvested almost immediple with digestive problems. The ately. The longer pods sit on the okra juice coats the intestines with plant, the more hard and unpalata natural lubricant and relieves able they will become. Good Luck! constipation and other problems Just living living is not enough. enough. One without harsh chemicals or habit- must have sunshine, freedom and forming drugs. a little flower. – Hans Christian It’s scientific name is Hibiscus  Anderson esculentus, it is related to the Hi- Submitted by Karen Englehart, biscus family of cotton, hibiscus, Master Gardener, SDSU Cooperaand cocoa, hence the beautiful tive Extension Service blossoms and the fact that the

approved projects.development It also establishes a rural economic partnership program for projects outside of municipal boundaries. We passed SB 70- known as the Public Safety Improvement Act with large bipartisan margins. It will improve supervision on probation and parole through expanded treatment and reduced caseloads, and it will use proven tools like drug courts and a new 24/7-style program for drug offenders. It will focus our prison space on violent and career criminals by punishing drug kingpins more harshly than users while ensuring swift and certain sanctions for offenders. The Act calls for improved victim notification and restitution collection, and it requires that all of these programs be measured and evaluated for effectiveness. It will save our state tens of millions of  dollars in prison costs while keeping South Dakota even safer. Due to the fiscal responsibility we have exercised in past years, our financial house is i s in order. As a result, we were able to balance our budget without raising taxes. In addition we were able to increase funding for education and taking care of people.

million in on going generalgeneral funds and $3million in one-time funds for the Public Safety Improvement Act. We also passed numerous bills this year to improve our education system. SB 96 will create a joint powers agreement with school districts to collaborate, innovate and find ways for small schools to keep their autonomy. SB 233 creates the critical teaching needs scholarship program. SB 237 creates the Dakota Dreams scholarship which is needsbased financial aid for qualified resident students enrolled in postsecondary institutions. HB 1164 establishes a classroom innovation grant program.  Additional highlights of the 2013 session include passage of 7 bills that support our veterans: SB 27 provides for construction, and equipping of a veterans home near Hot Springs. SB 83 designates” Welcome Home  Vietnam  Vietna m Veterans Day” as a working working holiday. SB 117 provides for an expedited endorsement endorseme nt of certain licenses, cer-

Okra Love It - Hate It – Grow It?

bloom is very short lived, usually only one day. The vegetable pods look very much like the stem and sometimes hard to find when it is still small and tasty. tasty. If you are driven to experiment, here are few suggestions. Soak okra seeds in warm water for twenty-four hours before planting and keep the soil temperature at 24ºC (75°F) or above. Soil should be high in potash with a pH of 6.06.8. Sow okra ?” deep, 7-8 weeks before transplanting, germination may take up to two weeks. Okra has a tap root and does not transplant easily if the root is disturbed, we suggest you plant it in something degradable so you can transplant the whole pot/plant. Okra needs lots of sun and heat to produce; planting it in a large container and placing it in a warm sunny location might be your best

 

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Did you know that during a typical prom weekend nearly half of  all teen traffic deaths are alcohol related? These tragic deaths, the pain of those who are injured, and the grief of parents, friends, and loved ones are preventable. Before the celebrations begin, take a few minutes to talk with your teen about the dangers of  mixing alcohol with prom fun. What is alcohol? Alcohol is a depressant that slows down body functions. Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex, which prevents choking. It also affects judgment, judgment, coordination, response and reaction time. Even small amounts amounts of alcohol impede the ability to function normally and make good decisions.  A person’s bl ood a lcohol concentration can continue to rise even while he or she is passed out.  After someone stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to enter the blood stream and circulate throughout the body body.. A person who appears to be sleeping it off may be in real danger. *Information from SADD, MADD, Safe and Sober Prom

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The Bison Courier • Thursday, March 21, 2013 • Page 9

Managing drought risk on the ranch: Next meeting March 27th in Lemmon Cattle producers are in the planning phase for the upcoming grazing season. In order to successfully plan for this season, they must take an inventory of the forage available and be able to estimate the grazing potential of pastures, says Kalyn Waters, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. "Now is the time to start the planning process. Having the right

Following Reece's presentation, South Dakota attendees will also have an opportunity to hear from rancher, Bill Slovek of Philip. Slovek is a progressive rancher and current board member for the South Dakota Grassland Coalition. Slovek's ranch lies in the southwestern portion of the state in a region heavily impacted by the drought. His perspective on

drought planning information and tools available to producers. In addition to University and Agency presenters, a number of ranchers will also be featured, describing development and execution of  their drought plans. These meetings are also intended to educate professionals and consultants who work with ranchers as a professional devel-

Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). Scheduled dates and topics for the series include: March 27: The New Cumulative Forage Reduction (CFR) Index: Assessing Drought Impacts and Planning a Grazing Strategy;  April 24: Using a Drought Calculator to Assist Stocking Decisions; and

tools and knowledge to do so, will make a world of difference. Attending the drought management webinars will put those tools in producers' hands," Waters said. In an effort to proactively aid cattle producers, SDSU Extension Livestock staff partnered with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension to host a five-part webinar series to help those raising cattle prepare for the possibility of  the drought continuing in 2013. The one-hour Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch webinar series are being held the last Wednesday of each month, concluding in May. All sessions begin at 9 a.m. MST or 10 a.m. CST and are hosted at SDSU Extension Regional Centers including Lemmon, Rapid City, Winner, Aberdeen, Pierre, Watertown, Mitchell and Sioux Falls. Each session will include current drought updates, forecasts and presentations about specific information or tools. Following each webinar, SDSU Extension State and Field Specialists will be available for a question and answer session via video conference. They will also present additional information relevant to South Dakota producers. During the March 27th webinar, Pat Reece, former University of  Nebraska-Lincoln Range Management Specialist, will discuss the Cumulative Forage Reduction Index. Reece is currently the owner of and a senior consultant at Prairie & Montane Enterprises.

drought decision making, herd management and hidden opportunities will allow other producers an opportunity to consider their own options. "UNL "U NL Ex Exte tens nsio ion n and and the the Drought Mitigation Center have done an outstanding job putting together this program. They have slated some of the best speakers available to provide critical information to producers. Our January and February sessions proved that these are quality, applicable meetings that producers will gain greatly from, and we had over 50 attendees statewide at each," Waters said. Topics each month will consider

opment series. The webinars are sponsored by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The series was developed with support from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - National

May 29: Economic Factors to Weigh in Making Decisions during Drought. For more information please visit www.igrow.org, contact the nearest SDSU Extension Regional Center, or call Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist at 605-374-4177.

He has developed the CFR Index in response to needs of ranchers he has worked with to develop drought response plans. Reece points out that when animal numbers need to be reduced because of  drought, delayed marketing can have substantial financial consequences, often costing typical ranches tens of thousands of dollars.

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Rosebud News ....................................... Tiss Treib Steve Sandgren stopped in to visit his mother, Thelma Sandgren Tuesday. Wednesday, Thelma Sandgren traveled to Hettinger and had lunch with Dean Anderson, had her hair done, had her tax appointment and a few other odds and ends, she then had supper with her sister, Gladys Vliem at

ter and also visited with Henry Isdal. Friday, Lodgepole Store delivered bottle gas and Thelma en joyed a cup of coffee with Jerry  Vliem. James, Marci and Kylee Sandgren came for dinner Saturday and did a bunch of odd jobs. Thelma Sandgren was a Sunday

Max Smebakken was a Saturday coffee guest of John and Shirley Johnson. LaVonne Foss called on Shirley Johnson several times this past week. Shirley Johnson accompanied Gary, Jodi and Lexi Johnson to the Jazz Dinner Theatre in Lemmon Saturday evening. Lexi was a par-

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dinner guest of John and Shirley Johnson.  Al Treib made a trip to South Heart Monday.  Al and Tiss Treib Treib made a trip to Bismarck Thursday. They visited briefly with Mandi Seim.  Al Treib made a trip to Bismarck Friday.  Albert Kelle r returned to work Tuesday. Thursday Bridget Keller and the boys went to Bison for some errands Friday, Bridget Keller and the boys traveled to Lemmon and visited Larry and Sarah Dreiske and family and had supper with them. Saturday, Bridget Keller and the boys and Duane and Dawn Harris traveled to Rapid City to watch Luke Harris play his violin in the Strings Concert at the Civic Center.

ticipant. Linda and Jasmine Seim went on a date to the Jazz Dinner Theatre in Lemmon Saturday evening. Nolan and Logan Seim went out to supper Saturday evening with Larry, Spencer and McKenna Dreiske. Tim and JoAnne Seim were among those who helped Bonnie Haynes celebrate her birthday at her home Friday evening. Justin and Jo Seim and Jacob arrived at Tim and Jo Anne Seim’s Friday evening and spent through Sunday. Patsy Miller made a trip to Hettinger Tuesday afternoon. Jim, Matt and Christi Miller traveled to Rapid City for the Rush Hockey game for the Shriners Saturday and returned home Sunday.

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TI: 78

IMF: 4.05 REA: 15.53 Rib: 0.37 SC: 37

125 ANGUS BULLS SIRED BY TC Aberdeen 759 ~ SAV Final Answer 0035 ~ S Chisum 6175 ~ Mytty In Focus ~ Sitz Upward 307R ~ Connealy Connealy Right Answer 746 Connealy Final Product ~ Kesslers Frontman R001 ~ TR Mr In Focus T776 ~ Schelske’s Amarillo 7004 ~ TR Mr Final Answer 9726 75 CHAROLAIS BULLS SIRED BY: TR Firewater 5792R ~ TR PZC Turton 0794 ~ CML Diablo 2X ~ Gerrard Montezuma 6T ~ WR Wrangler W601 50 SIM-ANGUS BULLS SIRED BY: MR NLC Upgrade U8676 ~ R & R Chamberlain X744 ~ WAGR Driver 706T ~ 3C Macho 2793 ET 50 RED ANGUS BULLS SIRED BY: Red Six Mile Sakic 832S ~ LCC Above & Beyond 1300 ~ JWEBR TC Card Shark 1015 ~ HXC Jackhammer 8800U ~ Majestic Lightning 717 SGMR

West River Health Services scholarship/ loan West River Health Services Foundation, in cooperation with West River Health Services is pleased to sponsor the Academic Scholarship and Loan program for students pursuing a medical career.  Academic scholarships are available to help with college funding, Academic loans are available for the final two years of study, and are designed to offset a substanial part of the cost of education in exchange for a commitment

of professional practice at West River Health Services. Scholarship applications and brochures are available by contacting area high school principals, guidance counselors or Cindy Marxen, Academic Scholarship Coordinator, West River Health Services Foundation, Hettinger, ND, at (701) 567-6188. You may also visit their website at ww.whrs.com ww .whrs.com for additional information. Application deadline for academic loans is June 15th.

The Prairie Doc Perspective Comfort not poison  By Richard P. Holm Holm MD I believe it is a moral duty to provide comfort for the suffering.  About twenty years ago my Father was dying of metastatic colon cancer spread to bone. Dad was

less than two more days he escaped his cancer dying from pneumonia. The death certificate called it death by natural causes, but I suspect he voluntarily stopped coughing after our talk that night,

one of those unusual cases in which meds were simply inadequate for his unrelenting pain. Either he was totally unconscious, or awake and very uncomfortable. There seemed no helpful in-between, and too often pain meds brought wild and scary dreams, caused him to be combative, and frightened him and all us involved. I should add here, we do better now-a-days. Mom called me one evening and warned that Dad was talking about driving into a bridge abutment. Then she handed him the phone and I pleaded with him not to do such a thing. “I will talk with your doctor and find a better pain reliever,” reliever ,” I said. “How can I get relief, and how will this end?” he replied. I explained in cases like his, people often develop pneumonia, and since he directed us not to use antibiotics, this might do it, “But don’t kill yourself.” Indeed, in less than two days he developed pneumonia, his need for pain medicines lessened, and in

which allowed for the blessing of a rapid case of pneumonia. Still, I would agree on the natural cause statement. There are those who request that physicians should, by law law,, be allowed to prescribe death-inducing poisons for patients who are similarly suffering. These people could then fill the prescription, take the poison on their own time, and thereby choose to die on their own terms instead of having to wait for pneumonia pneumonia.. Although this is law in some states in the US, I struggle with that prescription for death. In my opinion the issue turns around the word “intent.” It runs against my moral duty to give a poison intended to kill. On the other hand, I consider it also my moral duty to prescribe enough medicine intended to relieve suffering, even if it might hurry death. I believe there is a huge difference between the intent to kill and the intent to comfort.

 

The Bison Courier • Thursday, March 21, 2013 • Page 11 County lawmakers continued from page 1 said. Lockert interjected that the town is willing to apply for a DOT Community Access Grant this spring. Trustees wrote to the county board several months ago asking for a cost-share if the 60/40 grant (up to $200,000) is successfully awarded. It will take awhile for grant monies to be made available, even if the project were to be accepted.  After DOT makes an inspection, Buer suggested a temporary fix –  filling the low spots and then chip sealing the surface, which he called a “band aid” until the street could be dug up, a new base laid and new surfacing applied. In other business, Buer said that he’s still looking for a semi truck to replace the one that burned up in the county yard last summer. He also needs a new snow plow truck and a new pickup for his fleet. Schweitzer said he’d like to wait awhile to see “how the dust settles” with the current budget but Buer was authorized to order a Chevy threequarter ton pick-up from Queen City Motors, Spearfish, off the state bid. The Perkins County Commission meets next on Tuesday, April 9. They’ll meet as the County Board of Equalization that afternoon.

Meadow News ..... By Tiss Treib

Jerry Petik visited with George Burns at the Hettinger Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Carolyn Petik and Irene Young went to Bismarck on Tuesday for appointments. Jerry and Carolyn were brief  callers at Ernestine Miller's on Wednesday. Carolyn Petik attended Grand  Valley  V alley Gals Gals Club at Lisa Schmidt's on Thursday evening. Friday afternoon, Carolyn visited with Irene Young in Lemmon. They attended the party honoring Laura Mosley. Jerry and Carolyn Petik attended the LHS Dinner Theater on Saturda Saturday y. After Afterward ward they visvisited with Leif and Claudia Bakken from Wibaux, MT who also came to attend Dinner Theater. Friday Fred and Bev Schopp made a trip to Ft. Pierre. Fred and Bev Schopp attended the Jazz Dinner Theatre in Lemmon Saturday evening.

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can. - Danny Kaye 

Boomer Babble – Thoughts at Large - Grouch on the loose  By John Chicoine Chicoine Warning, this column will upset some people. Some will think its genius. Others will think the author author is a certifiable nutcase. You may have heard someone question if golfers are athletes. No, really, I just heard that question on TV the other day. day. I didn’t make that up. The upset people reading this are golfers. I don’t want to appear biased against golfers. I used to play at

see everything on the golf course. Beer drinking, chain smoking, well dressed, sloppy, cursing, praying, there is everything in that green pasture. Which brings us back to the original question, are golfers athletes? Football for instance has very well tuned athletes and yet there are linemen that appear to be spending too much time at the buffet table and drinking beer by the keg. But

ing, booing and screaming unmentionable things. Noise in stadiums rivals jets taking off on aircraft carriers. Referees are there to even make people more upset. But golf, what gives with that? Every shot, some guy is holding up a sign saying, “Quiet”. If you disobey, they’ll throw you out. Several golfers are aloof on television matches. They appear to be athletic elitists, who have an atti-

Phil Mickelson seems like a great guy but he makes outrageously bad decisions on the golf course. Let’s have a heckler saying, “Hey Lefty, did you leave your brain at home on that shot?” Or that Mcllroy kid who walked off the course the other day and everyone acted like it wasn’t happening. Wouldn’t it been more entertaining if someone would have yelled, “Hey, snot nosed kid, get back here and finish this game.” It’s time

golf. someone asked my handicap, I toldIfthem it was me. My me. golf game continuously struggled. Golfers come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Old, young, fat, skinny, boy, girl, sophisticated, redneck, you

no will deny that football playersone are athletes. Baseball players, hockey players, even soccer players are consider athletes. They all have something in common, crowd noise. There’s cheer-

tude that couldthrow could rival a If these golfers (maybe incat. tennis players too) are really athletes, let’s let the crowd get involved in the game. Let’s start letting fans boo Tiger Wood’s as he starts his backswing.

these their money.overpaid Golfers sissies can be earn royalty or or athletes but they can’t be both. I told you, you’d get upset with me.

 

Page 12 • The Bison Courier • Thursday,March 21, 2013 Strool Township Equalization Meeting

Moreau Township Equalization Meeting

March 22, 2013 at the Prairie City Fire Hall at 7 p.m.

has been rescheduled for 7 p.m March 26, 2013 a t the home of Patty Kelly.

[Published March 21, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $3.25.]

[Published March 21, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $3.25.]

BISON SCHOOL DISTRICT #52-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING March 23, 2013- 9:00 a.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Call to order 3. Interview Superintendent Candidates (Executive Session). 4. Adjourn. [Published March 21, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $6.14.]

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ABSOLUTE~AUCTION

Mon. Mar. 25, 2013 * 1:00 pm MT

4094+ Deeded Acres -- Plus 723 acre Tribal Lease & 1857 acre Private Lease  --  Ziebach County – north of Faith Faith,, SD Auction held at old Community Center on Main St. in Isabel, SD (Hwy 20 & Hwy 65) Directions to Glad Valley:  From  Faith, SD,  go 3 W on Hwy 212, then 30 N on Hwy 73, then 20 E on Hwy 20 ~~~ From  Lemmon, SD,  go 35 S on Hwy 73, then 20 E on Hwy 20 ~~~ From  Isabel, SD,  go 17 W on Hwy 20 ~~ At  Glad Valley, SD,  go 3 N & 1 W to reach property

•   4094.2 Deeded plus  723.61 Tribal  (all pasture) &  1857.09 Linch Family Trust Lease  (mostly pasture w/172.47 A. crop land) •1833.38 Deeded Farmland w/more land that could be farmed 320.24 Deeded Winter Wheat planted 528.55 Deeded in Hay (alfalfa & grass) 984.59 Deeded in Stubble & Summer Fallow •2260.82 Deeded Presently in Pasture & Trees Farmland acres fenced & laid out in strips ~ Hunting ~ Shelterbelts ~ Barns, Corrals & Windbreak ~ Stock Dams, Spring Fed Dugouts, Wells, some pipelines ~ Good access ~ Only 3 - 4 miles from Hwy 20 ~ FSA payments & Crop Bases ~~~  OFFERED IN 7 TRACTS AND AS 1 UNIT NE¼  Sec. 18 ~ Tract 1: 160 acres ~ acres  ~ NE¼ Sec. 18  ~ 153+ tillable acres w/ 40+ acres planted to W Wheat and 35+ acres Alfalfa ~Taxes: $336.94 or $2.11/acre Tract 2: 320 acres ~ acres  ~ N½ of Sec. of  Sec. 17 ~ 17  ~ 311+ tillable acres w/77+ acres planted to W Wheat and 88+ acres Alfalfa/Grass ~Taxes: $739.54 or $2.31/acre Tract 3: 289.48 acres ~ acres ~ Most of west half of  Sec. 7 ~ 7  ~ 269+ tillable acres w/ 34+ acres Alfalfa ~Taxes: $ 642.65 or $ 2.22/acre Tract 4: 577.18 acres ~ acres ~ Most of Sec. of  Sec. 6 424.5+ 6  424.5+ tillable acres w/80 acres planted to W Wheat, 226+ acres Alfalfa, & 164 acres pasture ~ Some pasture areas would be tillable ~ Elec, & good well w/tire tank in NW ¼ ~Taxes: $1164.04 or $2.02/acre Tract 5: 863.01 acres ~ acres ~ All of Sec. of  Sec. 24 and 24  and most of the west side of  Sec. 19 ~ 19 ~ Great site for headquarters w/good, mature shelterbelt shelterbelt w/majes w/majestic tic pines, spruce, good well & elec, all in center of Sec. 24 ~ Dams & spring-fed dug-outs throughout Tract ~ 221+ tillable acres w/ 66+ acres planted to W Wheat, & 79+ acres Grass/Alfalfa ~ 640 acres pasture ~Taxes: $1699.84 or $1.97 /acre Tract 6: approx. 775 acres ~ acres ~ All of Sec.13 of  Sec.13 and  and most of NW¼ of  Sec. 18 ~ 18 ~ Mostly Pastu Pasture re ~ Spring fed dug-outs & Dams ~ Borders county road ~ 35+ tillable acres, presently in grass, & 734 acres pasture ~Taxes: $1,076.86 or $ 1.39/acre Barnica” ~ all of of Sec. of Sec. Tract 7: 1109.14 acres ~ acres  ~ “Fort Barnica”  Sec. 5, 5, except for Mrs. Micky Barnicaʼs home) and E½ of  Sec. 7, 7, and NW¼ of Sec. of  Sec. 8 ~ 8  ~ Barn, Corrals, Corrals, & Windbreak, Windbreak, w/elec & especially good well w/automatic w/automatic waterer in Sec. 7. (This is where Larry & Micky did their calving.) calving.) ~ See well log & you can see this could be used to pipe water throughout throughout tract ~ Dams & Spring-fed Dug-outs Dug-outs ~ A lot of Sec. 7 used to be hayed ~ Sec. 5 also has springy draw to provide water all along it in wet years ~ Water Pipeline w/tank, & small dug-out in Sec. 5 ~ 417+ tillable acres w/55+ acres plant planted ed to W Wheat, 28+ acres Alfalfa/Grass & 684 acres pasture ~ Taxes: $1699.84 or $2.05/acre  Successful bidder on this tract also gets option for Tribal Lease & Linch Family Trust Lease

Property Showings: Sundays Mar. 3 and Mar. 10 from 1-3 pm Terms: 15 % down Auction Day w/balance due on or before April 25, 2013. Auctioneers represent Sellers Property absolutely sells to highest bidder on auction day without minimum or reserve bid!

Broker Participation Invited ~ More Info at Websites Piroutek Auction Service

Arneson Auction Service

Dan Piroutek • 605-544-3316 R.E. Auctioneer, Lic. #282 www.PiroutekAuction.com

Lonnie Arneson Arneson • 605-798-2525 R.E. Auctioneer, Lic. #11296 #11296 www.ArnesonAuction.com

SCHOOL SCH OOL LAN LAND D LEASE AUCTION  A school land lease auction will be held held in Perkins County Courthouse, in Bison, SD on March 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM (MT).  A list of tracts availa ble for lease can be obtained at the Perkins County Auditor’s Office, by visiting sdpubliclands.com, or by contacting Mike Cornelison, Office of School & Public Lands, 500 E Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501-5070 or phone (605)7734172. Disabled individuals needing needing assistance should contact the Office of  School and Public Lands at least 48 hours in advance of the auction to make any necessary arrangements. [Published February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, 2013 at a total approximate cost off $29.45.]

 ATTENTION  ATTENTION TAXPAYERS: NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX  INCREASE OF $2500.00 RESOLUTION FOR OPT OUT THE GOVERNING BOARD OF Lodgepole Township do state that the above said board is unable to operate under the tax limitation measure currently in statute. We therefore OPT OUT of such tax limitation in the amount of $2500.00 starting with calendar year 2013 taxes payable in the calendar year 2014. This opt out will be for 1 year, which will be through taxes payable in the calendar year 2014. This action has been taken by the board and approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the board. This decision may be referred to a vote of the people upon a petition signed by at least five percent of the registered voters n the district and filed with the governing body within twenty days of  the first publication of this decision. Unless this action is referred to a vote of the people and reversed by such vote, this resolution authorizes the county auditor to spread an excess levy to raise tax dollars in the above stated amount. /s/Wayne Henderson, Board Chairman /s/ Tim R. Smith, Board Member /s/ John R. Butterfield, Board Member /s/Mary Vliem,Board Member /s/Wade Henderson, Board Member [Published March 14 and March 21, 2013 at a total approximate cost of  $29.90,]

 

The Bison Courier • Thursday, March 21, 2013 • Page 13 Bison Town Board Monday, March 11, 2013 6:00 p.m. City Hall C AL AL L T O O RD RD ER ER /R /R OL OL L C AL AL L: L: Chairman Juell Chapman called the regular monthly meeting of the Bison Town Board to order on Monday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. All trustees - Luke Clements, Matt Butsavage, Mike Lockert, David Kopren were present. Others present: Trent Fink, Karin Vinkemulder and Richard Seidel; employees Heath McKinstry Beth Seim,Hulm press.and Kelli Nelson; and Arlis THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED BY ALL.  ALL ACTION IN THE FOLLOWING MINUTES CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. MINUTES: 021-2013  – Butsavage moved, seconded by Clements to ap-

prove the Feb. 12 minutes. Carried. FINANCIAL FINANCIA L ST STAT ATEME EMENT NT:: 0220222013  – Kopren moved, seconded by Butsavage to approve the Financial Report as presented. Carried. The complete report is on file at City Hall.

route (with cost estimates) for future development to those areas. Carried.  Any other ac tion was postponed until after the engineer responds.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Storm Sewer project: 024-2013  –  Chapman moved, seconded by Kopren STATUS REPORT: REPORT: Trustees reto approve KBM’s updated plan for a viewed McKinstry’s written status reStorm Sewer, contingent upon DENR’s port with him. That report is on file at approval, and to proceed with the projCity Hall. McKinstry also shared ect. Roll Call vote: Clements, aye; Butquotes from A-1 Sewer and Drain, savage, no; Lockert, no; Kopren, aye; Rapid City, for cured –in-place pipe. Chapman, aye. Motion carried 3-2. The approved plan includes the detention DELEGATION: Trent Fink requested pond at its current location and everysewer and water to property between thing on Main Street from that pond 5th and 6th Ave. W. on Kolb Street in west to the outlet in the ditch just past Block 4 and also some street developHaggart’s. The ditch would be rement. Richard Seidel joined the congraded and cut down. It also includes versation to say that he has platted the alley north of Main Street busilots in the area for future development nesses. Pipe size was increased to hanand would need water and sewer exdle future flows from Lions Park and tended to them, also. A manhole is also City Park. needed in that vicinity. 023-2013  –  Utility Resolution: 025-2014  –  Lockert moved, seconded by Chapman Clements moved, seconded by Kopren to hire Brosz Engineering, Bowman, to to amend the utility resolution 2013-1 study elevations and to plan the best for clarification and to correct a typo. Carried.  West River Cable TV : No action was taken on West River’s proposed change in the agreement made with West River Cable TV in 2005, which is in effect for 25 years from that date.

 ANNUAL REPORT FOR CITY OF BISON  AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 GENERAL GENER AL FUNDS MODIFIED CASH BASIS Beginning Balance Revenues and Other Sources: Property Taxes General Sales and Use Taxes Gross Receipts Business Taxes  Amusement Taxes Taxes Penalties and Interest on Delinquent Taxes Federal Grants Bank Franchise Tax Motor Vehicle Commercial Liquor Tax Reversion M ot oto r Ve hi hi cl cl e Li ce ce ns ns es es ( 5% 5% ) Local Government Highway and Bridge Fund Charges for Goods and Services: General Government Highways and Streets Culture and Recreation Forfeits: Library Investment Earnings R neta Oeth r ls Total Revenue and Other Sources Expenditures and Other Uses: Uses : Legislative Executive Elections Financial Administration Other Gener al al Gover nm nment Police Fire Highways and Streets  Airport Cemeteries Health Mental He Health Centers  Ambulance Recreation Parks Libraries Economic Development and  Assistance (Industrial Development)

354,206.51

137,133.17 193,338.05 1,522.42 300.00 334.66 55,069.77 1,317.99 1,140.44 2,481.50 6 ,9 ,9 71 71 .6 .6 3 13,375.80 3,041.53 272.50 1,692.16 5,657.57 712.94 1 3,,9 87 44 8..5 30 8 430,185.01

7,051.16 15,825.42 443.41 18,865.11 4,81 0. 0.20 12,000.00 10,229.29 238,940.12 35,011.00 500.00 18.35 500.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 11,467.17 13,352.43

13,608.79

NEW BUSINESS Equalization Hearing: 026-2013  –  Clements moved, seconded by Kopren to set 7 p.m. at City Hall as the time and place for the Town of Bison’s local review board. Carried. Change in meeting date: 027-2013  – Chapman moved, seconded by Clements to move the regular April meeting to Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for canvassing of votes from the April 9 election. Carried. Free time swimming: Butsavage volunteered to meet with the school board on Apr. 8 to work on a contract for busing kids to free time swimming in Hettinger during the last two weeks in July. 2012 Annual Report: Butsavage moved, seconded by Clements to approve the Annual Report, compiled by KBA, and to publish the necessary

schedules. Carried. Policies: (Credit card) 028-2013  –  Lockert moved, seconded by Chapman to approve an updated credit card policy, with no changes. Carried. Policies for procurement, grant oversight and business continuity were discussed. CORRESPONDENCE: 1.)Trustees acknowledged a letter from Jerry Fero, Elder for the Presbyterian Church, that they will put a cement pad adjacent to their sidewalk. Hulm was instructed to answer them that should the town need to disturb that cement at any time, replacement would be at the church’s expense. 2.) Trustees denied a delinquent written request from Western SD Senior Services for a subsidy to the local meal program. Hulm is to write a response, i nviting them to make a timelier request for 2014 subsidies. 3.) The Annual District 10 Meeting is Thursday, April 18 in Lead, SD. The registration deadline is April 4.

$27; Dakota Feed, supp., $384.67; DPFCU, util/postage/travel/supp, $392.87; Dept. of Rev., sales tax, $1,434.80; Frito, supp., $68.60.; G&O, supp., $310.95; Grand Electric, util, $3,157.97; Heath McKinstry, travel, $47; Hettinger Candy, supp., $759.20; Jerome Bev., beer, $850.55; Jill’s Embroidery, supp, $86.75; John Deer Credit, repairs, $202.04; Johnson Bros., on/off /supp, $1,401.49; KBM Eng., prof fees, $743.44; KBA, prof  fees, $1,175; MTI, repairs, $305.37; Nelson, Kelli, supp/on sale, $99.22; NW Bev., beer, $1,670.10; NWSDRLA, prof. fees, $2,314.50; Pepsi, supp., $666.45; PCRWS, water/prof fees, $3,346.40; Republic, on/off sale, $2,614.03; S&S, supp, $2,051.20; SD Lottery, $850.37; Servall, prof. fees, $76.07; Town of Bison, petty cash, $41.08; West Plains Imp, repairs/maint, $28.23; WRCTC, util., $269.85.

EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PEROPEN FORUM: 1.)Chapman re- SONNE SONNEL L PURSU PURSUANT ANT TO TO SDCL SDCL 1ported that the County Director of  25-2(1): 029-2013 – 029-2013  – Clements moved, Equalization and County Register of  seconded by Butsavage to go into execDeeds have requested updated maps utive session at 8:32 p.m. to discuss for the Town of Bison and 2.) that a personnel issues. Carried. Chapman heater is needed for the SRE building. declared the meeting back in open ses3.)Trustees discussed the possibility of  sion at 9:00 p.m. applying for a DOT Community Access Grant to assist with repairs to Coleman Ave. and Main St. 4.)There are too  ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Chapmany dogs running loose in town and man adjourned the meeting at 9.05 Hulm was instructed to remind the p.m. community of the town’s l eash law. NEXT MEETINGS: CLAIMS: The following claims were Trustees meet as the Board of Equalpresented and approved for payment. ization on Monday, March 18 at 7:00 January payroll by dept –Fin. Admin., p.m. at City Hall. The next regular $874.64; Streets, $1,608.98; Airport, meeting is Wednesday, April 10, 2013 $276.39; Parks & Rec., $56; Library, at 7:00 p.m. $649.53; Liquor, $5,392.87; Water, $845.99; Sewer, $450.95; Solid Waste,  ATTEST  ATTEST:: $1,2603.84. Total FICA, $2,360.35;  APPROVED: Health Ins, $500; SDRS, $626.94; Supp. Retirement, $35; A&B Business, Elizabeth Hulm, Finance Officer supplies/equip, $534.56; Bison Courier Courier,, publishing, $283.87; Bison Fire Dept., Juell Chapman, Chairman supp, $159.50; Bison Food, supp, $7.70; Town of Bison Bison Grain Co., supp, $146; Bison Imp, repairs/supp, $530.35; Business [Published March 2174.73, 2013 at a Forms, supp, $147.30; Coca Cola, total approximate cost of $.] supp., $202.15; Dacotah Bank, fees,

PROPRIETARY PROPRIET ARY FUNDS - MODIFIED M ODIFIED CASH BASIS Beginning Ba Balance

Liquor 158,130.20

Water 30,216.30

Sewer 40,348.03

Garbage 7,396.18

Revenues

336.494.48

94,126.89

46,828.36

59,489.15

Expenses

302,974.82

93,769.64

125,544.19

92,482.09

Transfers In (Out)

-41,000

75,000.00

31,000.00

Ending Ba Balance:

150,649.86

36,632.20

5,403.24

30,573.55

Long-term Debt

35,000.00

Depository Dacotah Bank, Bison [Published March 21, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $30.11.]

Dr. Jason M. Hafner Dr. David J. Prosser

OPTOMETRIST Faith Clinic

Total Expenditures and Other Uses

389,622.45

Increase/Decrease in Fund Balance Transfers In (Out) Net change in Fund Balance

40,562.56 -65,000 -24,437.44

1st & 3rd Wed. of the month

Fund Balance - Ending

329,769.07

2nd & 4th Wed. of the month

[Published March21, 2013 at a toatal approximate cost of $82.72.]

Buffalo Clinic

1-800-648-0760

 

Page 14 • The Bison Courier • Thursday,March 21, 2013

Grand River Roundup ................. ................................... .................................... ............................ .......... By Betty Olson It’s great to be back home on the range! I loaded up my stuff and headed back to the ranch a week ago Saturday after the midnight end of the 2013 legislative session on Friday, March 8. As soon as I had the car unloaded I got back into the groove and helped Reub cut and wrap steaks and roasts

moisture in the official rain gauge in 2005 and it was almost half of  the precipitation we received in 2010. So far this year, I dumped less than a third of an inch out of  the gauge since January, and that includes the .04 from that little shower this Sunday. Hopefully we get some more rain soon, or a lot of 

turned nine on the 11th, Tony Holt was 89 years young on the 12th, Chip Olson’s birthday was on the 13th, Louise Jenson’s birthday was the 15th, and the newest birthday we have to celebrate is our newest grandbaby, born to our son Sage and Alaina Olson on March 16th in Dickinson. Little

of the coyotes had mange, so maybe there’s hope that the disease will cut down the predator population again. St. Patrick’s Day was Sunday. I have Irish heritage both from my mother’s great grandmother, Mary McGuire, and my father family that descended from Giric, the

he died!" Just then, Seamus yells out, "May the saints preserve us, here's a fella that got to be 145!" "What was his name?" asks Paddy. Seamus stumbles around a bit, awkwardly lights a match to see what else is written on the stone

from the changed last beef that we butchered. The time night, so I set all the clocks ahead one hour. Didn’t have to change my watches though, because they were all still set to Pierre time! At least spending a couple months in Pierre on central time makes it easier for me to adjust to this idiotic time change every spring. We have a thermometer that registers the highest and lowest temperatures. I usually reset it every couple days, but didn’t reset it from the start of session in January until this Friday. The lowest temp registered was 17 degrees below zero and the high was 71 degrees last Thursday. I’m a weather spotter for the National Weather Service out of Rapid City and I just

folks have to start selling stockwill to match what they havelivefor grazing and hay supplies. Did you watch the State B championship tournament on TV this week? The Harding County pep band under the direction of  Laura Johnson played for the games on Friday and when we tuned in to watch Dupree play Viborg/Hurley that evening we saw Laura being recognized by PBS. Dupree lost to Viborg/Hurley Friday night, but they played a great game against South Central on Saturday to place 3rd in state. The other team we were cheering for was White River and they won the championship over Viborg/Hurley, who took second. Pretty exciting stuff!

Ellarie Mae weighed in at 7lbs 6.7 oz and is 20 inches long. Her older sister Acalia is pretty excited about having help to keep her parents in line! Predators are still out and about. When this legislative session started in January we had eight chickens - six hens and two roosters. Halfway through the session something got into the chicken coop and left us with only two hens, two roosters, and only a couple eggs a week. When I came home from Pierre, the only chickens left are one hen and one rooster. And no eggs! Since we started calving and moved the heifers and their calves in the pen next to coop, we haven’t lost the last two survivors, but they will probably

third son of ofIreland, King Alpin II Mac Eochaidh who was the father of Kenneth I Mac Alpin, the first King of Scotland. Dad’s family belonged to the White Sept of the Scotch-Irish MacGregor clan. Since there aren’t that many Irish in this neighborhood, we don’t have a St. Patrick’s Day parade around here, but the Irish do like to have a good time! Here’s a story that followed one of those Irish celebrations: Three Irishmen, Paddy, Sean and Seamus, were stumbling home from the pub late one night and found themselves on the road which led past the old graveyard. "Come have a look over here," says Paddy, "Its Michael O'Grady's grave; God bless his soul. He lived

marker, Dublin."and exclaims, "Miles, from With that, I’ll leave you with this blessing attributed to St. Patrick: May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon your fields,  And, until we meet again, again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

sent in my precipitation report for 2012. The total for the year was 12.61 inches, the third lowest since I started keeping track of 

We had lots of birthdays to celebrate this week. Cindy (Olson) Gackle had a birthday on the 10th, our grandson Collin McNelis

disappear as soon as the heifers are put out to pasture. Casey and Taz did shoot two coyotes and a fox Saturday, so that might help. One

to the ripe old age of 87." "That's nothing," says Sean, "here's one named Patrick O'Toole. It says here that he was 95 when

Prejudices subsist in people's imagination long after they have been destroyed by their experience. - Ernest Dimnet 

 

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EMPLOYMENT LAKE PRESTON PRESTON SCHO SCHOOL OL DIS DIS-TRICT, English teacher, with coaching, opened 3-12-13, closes 3-29-13, Contact: Tim Casper, Supt, Lake Preston School District, 300 1st St. NE. [email protected], 605-847-4455. CITY ADMINISTRATOR: The City of  Elk Point, SD (pop. 1,939) is seeking an individual to fill the position of City  Administra tor. A BA (Master ’s Preferred) Degree in Public Administration, Business or related field and have three to five years of municipal administrative or finance experience is required. Responsibilities include supervising and directing the activities of all departments: Finance, Street, Police, Planning and Zoning, Recreation and Public Utilities including Electric, Water, Sewer and Garbage. Other responsibilities will include serving as Executive Director to the Economic Development Corporation and Housing and Redevelopment Corporation. Applicants should have knowledge of  grant writing and administration. Salary range based on experience. Closing date is Monday Monday,, April 15, 2013. Send resume and application to: City of Elk Point, PO Box 280, Elk Point, SD 57025. For job description you may may call (605) 356-2141 or visit the City’s website at www.elkpoint.org. EOE. HELP WANTED: Assistant Manager of convenience store in Lemmon, SD. Will assist in the day-to-day operations of a c-store. Please call or send resume’ to Deb Stoltman, 701-223-0154; P.O. Box 832, Bismarck, ND 58502. Salary negotiable. THE ELK POINT-JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRIC DISTRICT T is seeking a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. teacher. If  interested please send a letter of appli-

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Page 16 • The Bison Courier • Thursday,March 21, 2013 There is a persistent myth that at the vernal equinox, and only at the vernal equinox, can you stand a raw egg on its end. There is an equally persistent rebuttal that says it’s not possible at any time to balance a raw egg on its end. Neither assertion is true. With a little patience, you can balance a raw egg on its end at any time of year. The first day of spring has nothing to do with it.

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