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Producers interested in obtaining NAP on their 2013 spring seeded or perennial forage non-insurable acreage should visit their local USDA Service Center on or before March 15, 2013 to complete a CCC-471, NAP Application for Coverage for the 2013 crop year and pay NAP administrative fees. The NAP administrative fee is $250 per crop limited to $750 per county per participant with a $1,875 cap per participant for all counties. NAP coverage begins 30 days after the NAP Application for Coverage is filed and the applicable administrative fee has been paid. The administrative fee is nonrefundable. Limited resource producers are not required to pay the administrative fee, but are required to certify to this eligibility and must sign a new application each year. The U.S. Dept of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individuals income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDAs TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
causing major dental problem for your horses in the years to come. Earlier this year West River Vet Clinic purchased a power float to help provide additional dental care to their patients. If you have any questions regarding your horses dental care or would like to schedule an appointment please call 701-567-4333
Last chance for Girl Scout cookies this year! Bison Girl Scouts will hold a cookie booth at Mom's Place on Main Street this Friday, March 8th, from 10-5:30. Cookies are $4 a box and quantities are limited. Thank you for your continued support. Dr. Bleaux Johnson ready to work on this horses teeth. Hurry & Hustle Luncheon Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Bison Legion 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
Grace Baptist and First Presbyterian Congregation will worship together on Easter Sunday morning at 8 a.m. A musical cantata Behold the Lamb will be presented. Following worship breakfast will be served. The community is invited to worship with us!
The Bison Community Improvement Assn will be meeting on Thursday, March 18,at 5:30 pm at the Community Center in Bison. All Board Members and the officers of the organizations in the Assn. are kindly asked to attend. Other members are also welcome. Members, this is YOUR Association. Please make plans to attend. Dont forget to turn your clock ahead on Saturday night!
Open Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Appointments 8:30 - 4:30 Closed from Noon - 1:00 pm Dan Kvale, MSPA-C Monday - Friday
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search Council in December and the shootings took place two weeks later. That, he said, confirmed the rightness of this bill. Since then, he said, there have been four more incidents seen nationally. Compelling opposition came from New Underwood School Superintendent Jeff Marlette, who is a retired Brigadier General who saw combat. Have we now reached a place that our state has gotten so bad, so unsafe, Marlette asked, where teachers need to carry guns? He outlined the dangers of peripheral damage that even trained law enforcement can inflict when trying to bring down a gunman. Rob Monson, State Association of School Administrators, presented an amendment that would have changed the bills intent to an interim study topic. Tieszen later called the so-called hog house of the bill an ambush, noting he had seen the amendment for exactly 32 minutes during the meeting. He called the attempt intensely disrespectful. That amendment was defeated. Sen. Larry Lucas, D-Mission, said the sentinel bill was an important issue, in fact, this is THE issue of the 2013 session. He added, what we have in place is working, noting that boards could already hire guards. Chairman Larry Rhoden, RUnion Center, said the bills intent has been blown out of proportion. He said it would allow the states 152 school districts to decide whether to participate in a sentinel program. Rhoden called the program one small step in the right direction. The bill now travels to the Senate floor for final legislative consideration.
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performer in the world today. His innovative blend of humor and thrilling piano playing translates into an exciting and memorable evening. Because of his easygoing, humorous style and his keyboard acrobatics, he has been compared to musical icons Victor Borge and Liberace. This concert is the third of four in the 2012-13 Dakota Concert Association (DCA) season. Over 200 members from southwest North Dakota and northwest South Dakota belong to the DCA. Arrangements for these concerts comes through the auspices of the Allied Concert Series, Rob Iverson, representative. Admission to DCA concerts is by 2012-13 season ticket. Non-ticket holders may attend this concert by purchasing a full 2012-13 season ticket at the door. Reciprocity between the Dakota Concert Association and the Dickinson Concert Association gives members the opportunity to also attend three remaining concerts in Dickinson (listed on ticket), in addition to the fourth concert here on April 23. Contact Dakota Concert Association Board members for further information: Kathleen Brackel at KB Jewelers in Hettinger, Betty Svihovec, Kathy Donner, Pam Harper, Marilyn Ham, Jill Sailer, Ada Jean Cornella, Avis Howe, Dwight Knudson, Gina Joyce, Korina Spratta and Norm Smith.
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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
Auction held at old Community Center on Main St. in Isabel, SD (Hwy 20 & Hwy 65)
4094+ Deeded Acres -- Plus 723 acre Tribal Lease & 1857 acre Private Lease -- Ziebach County north of Faith, SD
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Tract 1: 160 acres ~ NE 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 ~ N of Sec. 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 ~ Most of west half of Sec. 7 ~ 269+ tillable acres w/ 34+ acres Alfalfa ~Taxes: $ 642.65 or $ 2.22/acre Tract 4: 577.18 acres ~ Most of Sec. 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 ~Taxes: $1164.04 or $2.02/acre Tract 5: 863.01 acres ~ All of Sec. 24 and most of the west side of Sec. 19 ~ Great site for headquarters w/good, mature shelterbelt w/majestic 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 ~ All of Sec.13 and most of NW of Sec. 18 ~ Mostly Pasture ~ 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 Tract 7: 1109.14 acres ~ Fort Barnica ~ all of Sec. 5, except for Mrs. Micky Barnica s home) and E of Sec. 7, and NW of Sec. 8 ~ Barn, Corrals, & Windbreak, w/elec & especially good well w/automatic waterer in Sec. 7. (This is where Larry & Micky did their calving.) ~ See well log & you can see this could be used to pipe water throughout tract ~ Dams & Spring-fed 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 planted 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
The Alaska Caf will be in charge of concessions this year. They will hot roast beef sandwiches, walking tacos, hot dogs, chili dogs, and egg salad sandwiches among other food and drink items
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!
Property Showings: Sundays Mar. 3 and Mar. 10 from 1-3 pm Broker Participation Invited ~ More Info at Websites
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If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security; if I have rejoiced over my great wealth, the fortune my hands had gained I would have been unfaithful to God on high. (Job 31:24-25, 28 NAS)
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Now, if we let ourselves learn from these experiences, we can find a security that is out of this world. But, it takes looking outside of this world to find any real security. Why? Because everything and everyone here will be taken from you if you are not taken from here first. Either way, the result is the same. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. (1Timothy 6:7 KJV) But, this need not upset us if we have placed our hope and trust in the One who made the world and us. Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-- the LORD, who remains faithful forever. (Psalm 146:3-6 NAS)
There is no security in this world. Yet, we humans seem on a desperate search to find something on earth secure enough to build our lives around. We look for permanent rain patterns and get drought. We look for government help and get more taxes and control. We look for a magic pill to keep us healthy and find our arteries hardening and our cells mutating (cancer). We get suckered into believing the commercials on TV and then are left disillusioned and depressed because the new job or the new look or the new relationship still leaves us feeling the pain of our insecurity. And we learn once again just how insecure a place this world really is.
while Jerry pursued his educational goals, finally landing in Moscow in 1962. With the children in school, Arla began taking classes at the University of Idaho and earned her degree in 1976. She then managed the office of Faculty Secretary at the University of Idaho until she retired in 1999. After retirement Arla continued to do the things she liked best; sewing, knitting, needlework (she would make it but never show it), and genealogy. Her humor and ready smile were appreciated by all who knew her.
Arla is survived by her husband of 60 years Gerald Marousek at their Moscow home, daughter, Gail, of Portland, OR, son Douglas, daughter-in-law Dorothy, granddaughter, Helen of Derwood, MD and sister Audrey Lane of Hettinger, ND. At Arlas request, her ashes will be placed at the family cemetery in Hettinger, ND and no local services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shorts Funeral Chapel, Moscow and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.com
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:30a.m. Wednesday Prayer Mtg. - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Bible Class - 8:00 a.m., Worship Service - 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Bible Class - 7:00 p.m. South Jct. of Highways 73 & 20 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Sabbath School - 2:00 p.m., Worship Service - 3:00 p.m.
Maintaining a Shelterbelt
methods of shelterbelt site preparation. 1. Tilling tearing up and fallowing the entire area where the trees are to be planted. Trees usually establish quicker with this method with no competition. 2. Chemical fallowing with herbicide the entire area the year before planting. Trees are scalp planted into the sod. Trees will establish but survivability varies. 3. Tilling a 10 wide strip and fallow for each row. Trees are planted and weed control fabric laid. The vegetation between the rows remains helping to prevent weed invasion. Planting shelterbelts with a variety of species helps decrease disease/ insect problems and extends shelterbelt life and function. Some shrubs to consider are Silver Buffaloberry, Chokecherry, Russian Almond, Caragana, Sand Cherry, Nanking Cherry, Cotoneaster, Golden Currant, Hansen Hedge Rose, Lilac and American Plum. Some mid-size trees to consider include Amur Maple, Apricot, Crabapple, Arnold Hawthorne, Homestead Hawthorne, Tartarian Maple and Russian Olive. Some tall trees to consider are Honeylocust, Hackberry, Golden Willow, Cottonwood, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Boxelder and Bur Oak. Some evergreen trees to consider are Meyers Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, Rocky Mountain Juniper, Austrian Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Scotch Pine and Black Hills Spruce. Why do shelterbelts fail? Primarily due to moisture being at a premium in our sub-arid climate, heavy competition for that moisture is one of the main causes of Smooth shelterbelt decline. Brome Grass is the worst culprit but grasses in general are more efficient competitors for moisture than trees and shrubs. Weeds of various types if not controlled rob moisture from shelterbelts. Old age and death especially of shortlived tree species also occurs when trees reach the end of their expected lifespan. The main shelterbelt maintenance methods are tilling, mowing, herbicides, weed control fabric and cover crops. Tilling eliminates weeds and grasses and allowing trees to establish. Mowers or Weed Badgers are often used by landowners or hired done. Chemicals are commonly used alone or in combination with other methods. Sprays like Treflan and Princep are used to maintain, or prevent competition from grasses and weeds within shelterbelts. Casoron is put around the holes in fabric to keep weeds from growing around trees and Roundup can be used for spot treatment weed control. Generally weed control fabric has improved survival rates and increased growth rates of trees and shrubs in our area. The fabric needs to be cut in either an X or half moon pattern about a foot in
By Robert Drown, Natural Resource Specialist The method used to prepare for planting a new shelterbelt has a lot to do with future maintenance. Following are three common
size at planting. After 5 years the holes need to be enlarged to allow room for tree growth. As time goes on the holes will need to be enlarged again or the fabric removed. Cover crops should be considered for use in shelterbelts. Two that work well are Proso Millet and wildflowers. Both reseed themselves providing dense cover that control weeds and grass competition. Over time viability of weed seeds decrease and trees grow large shading out weeds. Finally, maintaining fences to keep livestock out of shelterbelts is also very important. Livestock can destroy shelterbelts over time by browsing leaves and twigs, rubbing bark off, breaking limbs, and compacting soil over tree roots. My source for this news release was South Dakota Department of Agriculture, Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry. If you would like more information about Maintaining a Shelterbelt, contact Bob Drown at the Conservation Office at 605-244-5222, Extension 4 or by e-mail at robert.drown@sd.nacdnet.net.
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I believe Ill write some Celtic music, said Dud one morning at the world dilemma think tank down at the coffee shop. Ive been studying it. I didnt know you were Celtic, Steve said. Im not, but I do get occasional bouts of depression and that qualifies me. Ive thought about it a lot. Maybe they sing that way because they dont have sunsets like we do, or because the horses run around the racetrack the wrong direction. All I know is, after two hours of Celtic music, circus clowns would look at each other and say Why bother? But writing Celtic music should be fairly easy. To start with, just find a girl who has a voice like a mouse caught in an echo chamber or empty septic tank, then you add in some stringed instruments and a flute played by someone whose dog just died. You start out by having the singer say how much she loves the guy despite her condition, and we know what condition that is, right? Those Celts are trying to outnumber the sheep again. Then she wails that her father was depressed one day and ran the young man off. He was told not to return until he either had more sheep than the old man or had done something worthwhile, like whittling down the House of Lords or starting a distillery. Isnt that kinda depressing, Dud? Doc asked. Of course. Thats the whole point. Then she wails that Mr. Wonderful became an outlaw and wandered freely, thinking only of her until he was either shot by some English guy or inflicted on Australia. And thats why, as soon as she finishes this little ditty, shes off to drown herself in a loch. The gang shook their heads. There is some variety, though, Dud said. Sometimes shes expecting twins. Sometimes her beau is attacked by sheep. Sometimes he sails away to darkest Cleveland to escape her singing. But in this depression there is at least a key to the entire culture. How do you have that figured? said Steve. Its obvious, Dud said, grinning. The application of single-malt whisky is to kill the pain, and they raise sheep so they can stick wool in their ears.
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Shaley Lensegrav, only child of Les and Cindy Lensegrav, was born August 27, 1994. She has always lived on the familys third generation Angus ranch, about 20 miles east of Bison on Highway 73. The ranch is actually located within the boundaries of the Lemmon school district and Shaley went to their rural Progress School through the 7th grade. Through open enrollment, she came to school in Bison in the 8th grade and, since then, shes been a very busy girl. Scholastically, she is one of the top students in her class and a member of the National Honor Society. Shes the class president and also president of the Student Council. Shes a soprano in the school chorus and plays piano and guitar. Shes been involved in 5 school plays, has excelled in Oral Interp, and FFA state competitions. She played varsity volleyball and she was last years Prom Queen! Her focus is on three varied areas right now She was selected as one of 20 West River seniors to compete for scholarship money in KEVNs oratory contest. Last week, she appeared on the TV nightly news to give her talk about the advantages that FFA offers young people. Secondly, shes attending play practices for a leading role as Rapunzel in this years production, The Princess Scandal, which was written by BHS sophomore Kianna Brockel. She is also working on a Career Development Event for the spring FFA state competition. Already, during her high school years, Ive gotten to be on the big stage twice, she said. She has competed in horse judging, ag broadcasting and job interviews. Shaley is currently her chapters vice president. Outside of school, Shaley is a 10-year member of the Rough and Ready 4-H club and she is a lifetime member of the Church of God in Lemmon where she leads the music every other Sunday. Shaley was sponsored by Grand Electric to attend the Washington Youth Tour last summer. It was awesome. I had a fun time, she said. Her very favorite thing was standing under the dome in the Capitol Rotunda. She plans to attend BHSU, Spearfish, beginning a major in Mass Communication. Shell be near her grandparents, Ken and Helen Westphal and her Uncle Monte.
Jim and Patsy Miller made a trip to Scranton Thursday and on their way home, they visited with Violet Miller at the Western Horizons Care Center. Jim and Patsy Miller were among those who were guests of Chet and Mandy Anderson and family to help Chet and Erik celebrate their birthdays Thursday evening. Jim and Patsy Miller played pinochle in Hettinger Friday. Jim and Patsy Miller attended a Shriners supper and meeting in Faith. Jim and Patsy Miller and Christi Miller attended the funeral for Vivan Lyon in Lemmon Saturday. Jim and Patsy Miller were Saturday supper guests of Nolan and Linda Seim. Lester and Sharon Longwood were Wednesday afternoon guests of Tim and JoAnne Seim. Tim and JoAnne Seim were among those who were guests of Chet and Mandy Anderson and family Thursday evening to help Chet and Erik celebrate their birthdays. Tim and JoAnne Seim were among those who attended the funeral for Vivan Lyon in Lemmon Saturday. Monday, Jim and Patsy Miller stopped in and had a coffee break with Thelma Sandgren. Wednesday, Thelma Sandgren went to Hettinger for an apt. She then stopped and visited with Jim and Angie Spenny on her way home. Saturday, Georgia Sandgren of Sturgis came and had dinner with Thelma Sandgren and spent the afternoon. Sunday, Kylee Sandgren was a Dinner guest of her grandmother, Thelma Sandgren and spent some time. Jasmine Seim was a Friday overnight guest of Ella and Greta Anderson. Nolan and Linda Seim and family attended the Butch Mattis Medical Benefit Rummage and bake sale in Hettinger Saturday. Albert Keller returned to work on Tuesday. Wednesday, Bridget Keller and the boys made a trip to Lemmon to do some errands. Friday, Dawn Harris was a morning visitor of Bridget Keller and the boys. Saturday, Bridget Keller and kids traveled to Alberts rig to spend time with him and help celebrate his birthday on Monday the 25th. Bridget made him a home made German Chocolate cake at his request. They plan to return home on Tuesday evening.
Wednesday was a cloudy old day, but Steve Sandgren and his daughter Leslie came out to the ranch and had lunch with Thelma which she really appreciated and checked on her lifeline, she will have to get a new phone. Thursday, Brady Ham came all the way over to pick up Thelma Sandgren and take her to his place to see her new baby dorsal calf and other things. What an interesting afternoon. Fun, and then they went back to Thelmas for goodies. Thank you Brady! Friday was Thelmas usual day in Hettinger, hair, lunch, cards and nursing home. Saturday, Steve Sandgren came out for just a bit and our tempera continued on page 11
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continued from page 10 ture was 60, was that good or bad. Tuesday night Bridget Keller and the boys returned home from seeing Albert at work. Friday, Bridget Keller and the boys traveled to Lemmon to check on Keller Kreations inventory at Modern Expressions and to pick up her bountiful basket. Friday evening, Dawn stopped in briefly on her way home from work and picked up Lil Albert and he was an overnight guest at Grandpa and Grandma Harris'. Duane and Dawn Harris dropped Lil Albert back off at his home Saturday morning. Al and Tiss Treib made a trip to Hettinger and Lemmon Monday and went out to lunch. Ben Wiechmann, Ezra and Miles were Tuesday afternoon visitors of Al and Tiss Treib. John and Shirley Johnson and Lester Longwood were Tuesday evening guests of Al and Tiss Treib. Donna Allen was a Wednesday supper guest of Al and Tiss Treib. Tiss Treib met Marla Archibald on the road Wednesday evening to drop off bars for a Nursing Home Fundraiser Thursday in Hettinger. Thanks Marla! Loran Kilen and Amy Traxel visited with Al and Tiss Treib at St. Alexius hospital in Bismarck Friday evening and Tiss took them out to supper.
Al and Tiss Treib made a trip to Mobridge Thursday and then on to Bismarck. They returned home Saturday afternoon. Max Smebakken was a Friday coffee guest of John and Shirley Johnson. LaVonne Foss was a Saturday dinner guest of John and Shirley Johnson. Sue Meink brought Helen Meink supper this week. Jim and Patsy Miller spent time in Lemmon Monday. Jim and Patsy Miller made a trip to Scranton Tuesday. Jim and Patsy Miller spent Friday in Bison for the Eastern Star Official visit. Saturday, Jim and Patsy Miller traveled to Hettinger and visited with Violet Miller. Tim and JoAnne Seim called on Chet and Mandy Anderson and family Friday morning. Chet Anderson and boys and Nolan Seim took items to Gladys and Emil Schell Saturday afternoon. Jasmine Seim spent the afternoon with the Anderson girls. Sarah Dreiske was a Sunday morning visitor of Nolan and Linda Seim and family. Sunday afternoon, Jim and Patsy Miller brought some donations for Gladys and Emil Schell to the Nolan Seim ranch. They had din-sup together.
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We have now completed the 8th week of legislative session- thus completing 32 of the 38 days scheduled. Nearly 500 bills were introduced this year and we are now down to under 100 active bills left. There are 47 bills that are still active in the House and 54 active bills in the Senate. So far, the Governor has signed 28 bills into law. We have dealt with a multitude of issues over the past 8 weeks and have spent hundreds of hours facilitating public hearings where all citizens have had the opportunity
March 8 is the last day of the 2013 legislative session, with March 25 set as Veto Day when legislators go back to Pierre to decide if we want to override any of the governors vetoes. It was refreshing to see that the world did not come to an end March 1st when sequestration kicked in, in spite of the dire predictions President Obama made when Congress refused to cave in to his demands to raise your taxes even higher to prevent sequestration from occurring. Even though sequestration was his idea, Obama is blaming Congress for the measly 85 billion dollar decrease in projected federal spending, a reduction of just 2.4 percent! He ignores the 600 billion dollars in tax increases that Congress gave him in the fiscal cliff negotiations in January in return for zero cuts to spending and the one trillion dollars in new taxes for ObamaCare, but taxpayers have certainly noticed the hit to their pocketbooks. Six trillion dollars has been added to the na-
trol districts to increase the assessments on producers for predator control if the increases are approved by a majority of the producers in the district. The School Sentinel bill passed the Senate on Wednesday. HB 1087 provides for the creation of school sentinel programs and for the training of school sentinels. To get in touch with me, call the House Chamber number 773-3851. Leave a phone number and I'll call you back. The fax number is 7736806. If you send a fax, address it to Rep. Betty Olson. You can also email me at rep.bettyolson@state.sd.us during session. You can keep track of bills and committee meetings at this link: http://legis.state.sd.us/ Use this link to find the legislators, see what committees they are on, read all the bills and track the status of each bill, listen to committee hearings, and contact the legislators.
Representative Betty Olson and Representative Elizabeth May at the Retailers banquet in Pierre.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to SDCL 6-13-4, that the following properties, acquired by Perkins County through tax deed proceedings, have been declared surplus property by Perkins County and will be offered for sale to the highest bidder by sealed bid for cash at 11:00 a.m. MDT on tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the Perkins County Courthouse in Bison, SD. Legal Description: Lemmon Original, Block 13 Lots 14 & 15, City of Lemmon. Appraised Value: $20,000 Conditions: Roof repaired bring up to city code within 90 days. Sealed bids should be mailed or delivered to: Perkins County Finance Officer, Sylvia Chapman, Finance Officer, PO Box 126, Bison, SD 57620 Bids must be received prior to the bid opening at 11:00 a.m. MDT. Bidders will be allowed to orally raise their bids at the opening and the County Reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: Cash at the time of acceptance of bid. Perkins County will transfer all rights, title and interests that Perkins County has acquired via Quit Claim Deed to successful bidder. Any announcements made at the bid opening will take precedence. Dated this 25th day of February, 2013 /s/ Sylvia Chapman SYLVIA CHAPMAN Perkins County Finance Officer
The Board of Directors of Western South Dakota Community Action, Inc. are seeking candidates interested in serving as the Low Income representative for Perkins County.
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Legals
Western SD Community Action, Inc. is a non-profit corporation governed by a forty-two (42) member Board of Directors representing (3) sectors: low-income people, civic groups within the community and each of the fourteen (14) county boards of government. The primary purpose of the CAP agency is to focus local, state, regional and national resources on developing effective ways of assisting low-income people. To accomplish this, Western SD Community Action, Inc. operates weatherization, garden programs, summer youth programs, necessity pantry programs, employment assistance, educational supply programs, emergency food and commodity projects, homeless programs, community food pantries and clothing centers.
ATTENTION ALL CONTRACTORS: Looking for weatherization, furnace, electrical and plumbing contractors in Bennett, Butte, Corson, Custer, Dewey, Fall River, Haakon, Harding, Jackson, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington, Perkins, Shannon and Ziebach Counties interested in completing residential work for the July, 2013 June 30, 2014 contract year.
LEGAL NOTICE
Marshfield Township
will hold its Equalization Meeting at 7 p.m. no March 19, 2013 at the Hibner Insurance office.
Rainbow Township
[Published March 7 & March 14, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $5.21.] Annual Meeting will be held on March 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Beryl Veal. Equalization Meeting will follow immediately after Annual Meeting business is concluded. [Published March 7 & March 14, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $6.50.]
Low-income persons seeking to be elected are required to have five (5) low income persons over eighteen (18) years of age sign a petition. Non low income persons wishing to represent low-income people are required to have ten (10) low income persons over eighteen (18) sign a petition. Persons at least eighteen (18) years of age seeking to be a Board low-income representative can obtain petitions from Rose Swan, 1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703. Phone: (605) 348-1460 or out of Rapid City (800) 327-1703. Petitions are to be submitted to Western SD Community Action, Inc., 1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703. If you have any questions please contact Western SD Community Action, Inc., 1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703. Phone: (605) 348-1460 or out of Rapid City (800) 327-1703.
Contractors must submit a letter of interest, provide copy of insurance (workers compensation, full comprehensive, general and automobile liability insurance and certificate of insurance), certificate of completion of EPA approved Lead-Based Paint for Renovators Training and be a certified EPA lead base paint renovator firm. Attend Western SD Community Action Core Competency Training and be willing to comply with Davis Bacon Act (wages, weekly reporting). Please return requested information to Western South Dakota Community Action, Inc., 1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013. Please call 605-348-1460 or 1-800-3271703 for more information. [Published March 7 & 14, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $23.40.]
will be at 5:30 p.m. March 11, 2013 at the home of Bart Carmichael. [Published March 7, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $3.25.]
Ada Township
[Published February 28, 2013 and March 7, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $30.55.]
Voters with disabilities may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration, absentee voting, or polling place accessibility. Elizabeth Hulm Finance Officer, Town of Bison
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor's office, municipal finance office, secretary of state's office, and those locations which provide driver's licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at www.sdsos.gov.
Voter registration for the Municipal Election to be held on April 9, 2013, will close on Monday, March 25, 2013. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Information Portal at Voter www.sdsos.gov or call the county auditor at 244-5624.
[Published March 7 & March 14, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $38.34.]
Voter registration for the School Election to be held on April 9, 2013 will close on March 25th, 2013. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, call the county auditor at 605-244-5624. Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditors office, municipal finance office, and those locations which provide drivers licenses, food stamps, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. Voters with disabilities may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration, absentee voting, or polling place accessibility. Bonnie Crow, Business Manager Bison School District #52-1 Bison, South Dakota
The Perkins County Weed and Pest Board is now requesting sealed bids for the supply of chemical for the period beginning May 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Bids are to be for not less than 135 gallons Platoon in 2 1/2 gallon containers, no less than 150 gallons Tordon in 2 1/2 gallon containers, no less than 24 qts. of Milestone in quart containers, no less than 38 gallons MSO in 2 1/2 gallon containers, no less than 5 gallons of Plateau in gallon containers. The Perkins County Weed and Pest Board would like the option to purchase additional chemical as needed throughout the summer and fall. Please quote prices on these chemicals as well. Bid quotes should also include storage of chemical , distribution cost and all pertinent paperwork associated with distribution through December 31, 2013 and 24-hour access to pick up chemical. In addition, all unused chemical must be taken back for storage at the end of the spraying year. Bid should include any other additional costs that might be applicable. Bids are to be stated as price per gallon, delivered in Bison, South Dakota. Sealed envelopes are to be addressed to Perkins County Weed & Pest Board, PO Box 126, Bison, SD 57620 and clearly marked Chemical Bid.
Perkins County Weed and Pest Board Invitation for Chemical Bid
SDCL 10-11-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of the Town of Bison, Perkins County, South Dakota, will meet at City Hall in said taxing jurisdiction on MONDAY, the 18th day of March, 2012 for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year 2012. All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment are required to notify the city finance officer no later than March 14, 2013. Elizabeth Hulm, Finance Officer Town of Bison Dated February 21, 2013
A school land lease auction will be held in Perkins County Courthouse, in Bison, SD on March 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM (MT).
A list of tracts available for lease can be obtained at the Perkins County Auditors 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 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.]
Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. on March 21th 2013 and will be opened and publicly read aloud at 1:30 p.m. during the regular meeting of the Perkins County Weed and Pest Board. The Perkins County Weed and Pest Board reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. No chemical substitutions unless specified and accepted by the Perkins County Weed and Pest Board. Robert Hermann, Chairman Perkins County Weed and Pest Board
The Perkins County Weed Board is accepting bids for the position of county Contract Weed Sprayer. Bid must include hourly rate, type of equipment, and number of units in their bid. Successful bidder must hire their own qualified sprayers, attend all meetings, be able to apply 50 gallons per acre of water carrier with herbicide and Liability Insurance must accompany the bid. No arial spraying applications will be accepted. Contract will go from 1 May 13 through 1 November 13. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on 21st March 2013 and will be publicly read aloud at 1:15 p.m. during the regular meeting of the Perkins County Weed and Pest Board. Bids clearly marked Contract Sprayer Bid may be mailed to Perkins County Weed Board, PO Box 126, Bison, SD 57620. For more information contact the Perkins County Weed Board Office at 605-244-7299 or 605-374-5315. Perkins County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Robert Hermann, Chairman Perkins County Weed & Pest Board
March 11, 2013, 7:00 pm PROPOSED AGENDA: Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order Consent Agenda Approve Agenda Minutes Financial Reports Approval of Claims Delegations
Updates from the building committee Review and approval of the 2013-2014 school year calendar Letter of resignation Contract Approval Superintendent Search Issue teacher contracts
Discuss teacher recruitment concerns Executive Session for personnel matters (Personnel Issue SDCL 1-25-2 (1) ) Motion to Adjourn -[Published March 7, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $16.25.]
[Published March 7, 2013 and March 14, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $38.99.]
[Published March 7, 2013 and March 14, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $24.70.]
Page 14 The Bison Courier Thursday,March 7, 2013 Meadow News .....By Tiss Treib
Last Monday morning, Fred and Bev Schopp visited at the Ginther ranch with Katelyn Ginther and got acquainted with their new great grandson Tristan. Monday and Tuesday, Fred and Bev Schopp spent in Bismarck. Thursday evening, some of the Ray and Julie Schopp family were guests of Fred and Bev Schopp to celebrate Kellys birthday. Saturday, Fred and Bev Schopp traveled to Mobridge for the basketball tournament. Fred and Bev Schopp were happy to get word of the arrival of a new little great granddaughter Sadie Jo, born to Bobi and Jeremy Webben at Prior Lake, MN. Friday evening, Violet Chapman, Bernice Kari and Mary Ellen Fried enjoyed supper together. Sunday afternoon, Mary Ellen Fried visited at the home of Jim and Vera Wilson.
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WANTED Customer Service Rep Work From Home, Starting $7.50 to $10.00/hour, Growth Potential South Dakota Family Business, est. 2001. Must Have Good Computer Skills. Some Night and Some Weekends Required. High-Speed Internet Access. Email Resume: careers@smartsalesandlease.com For rent: Homestead Heights located in Bison, S.D., has a one and two bedroom apartment available. Homestead Heights is a low-income elderly and disabled Section 8 HUD (Housing and Urban Development) housing facility. We are smoke free. Energy Assistance is available for those who qualify. Utilities are included in the rent. Homestead Heights is an equal housing opportunity. For more information, please call (605) 244-5473. B14-tfn
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Wanted: Pasture to rent and hay land to rent or put up on shares. Custom haying: round, medium square, small squares. Please call Tom 605-866-4605; 605-949-1933. B33-tfn
HELP WANTED: Grand Electric Cooperative, Inc. has an opening for a part-time Accountant position at their headquarters office in Bison, SD. This position has good potential to become full-time. The successful applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. It is preferable that the applicant have a minimum of two years of general office experience, including but not limited to, payroll, accounts payable and general bookkeeping. Job duties include posting journal entries, verifying and posting invoices, processing checks, etc. Interested individuals please send your resume to Colgan Huber, Director of Finance, Grand Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 39, Bison, SD 57620. Grand Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for submitting resumes is March 8, 2013. B36-3tc Thank You A very belated Thank You to all of those who, once again, contributed gifts to the annual CAVA tree at the courthouse over the holidays. You certainly helped many others feel loved and remembered. The Town & Country CFEL club
tric Cooperative, Inc., P. O. Box 39, Bison, SD. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline for submitting resumes is March 11, 2013. B36-3tc
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AUCTIONS
MARCH 10, 1 p.m. Community Center, Faulkton, SD. Johnnies Liquor memorabilia, signs, lights, decanters; old coins, currency; WWII memorabilia; collectables. Dan Ramsdell 605-2905930. Triple A Auction, Joe Sovell.
CUSTER REGIONAL HOSPITALCuster Clinic and Custer Regional Senior Care in beautiful Custer, SD, have full time and PRN (as-needed) RN, LPN and Licensed Medical Assistant positions available. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. New Graduates welcome! Please contact Human Resources at (605) 673-2229 ext. 110 for more information or log onto www.regionalhealth.com to apply. LOG HOMES DAKOTA LOG HOME Builders representing Golden Eagle Log Homes, building in eastern, central, northwestern South & North Dakota. Scott Connell, 605-530-2672, Craig Connell, 6052 6 4 5 6 5 0 , www.goldeneagleloghomes.com. NOTICES 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 or 800-6583697 for details. STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDINGS BLOW OUT SALE! Early bird spring discounts! Save up to 40% off on machinery storage and shops. Limited Offer! Call Jim, 1-888-782-7040.
LARGE BUFFALO AUCTION for Kevin Casey family, Riata Bison, Wednesday, March 20, near Vivian, SD. 540+ quality head sell, all ages. See on WWW.BRADEENAUCTION.COM 605-673-2629. MARCH 10, 1 p.m. Community Center, Faulkton, SD. Johnnies Liquor memorabilia, signs, lights, decanters; old coins, currency; WWII memorabilia; collectables. Dan Ramsdell 605-2905930. Triple A Auction, Joe Sovell. EMPLOYMENT FLOORCOVERING, NE Nebraska store wants to hire salesperson and installer. Both must be experienced in complete range of floorcovering products. Salary plus benefits. NTRAJV@gmail.com.
PASTURE WANTED: Need summer grass for 200 pairs and/or 100 yearling heifers for 2013 and beyond. Kent and Janet LaDue- 605788-2969. B37-3tp FOR RENT
Must have good work ethic. FREE C.N.A. certification Complete wage and complete benefits package for FT. For more information call Human Resources at 605-374-3871 or get application at Five Counties, Box 479, Lemmon, SD 57638. fch1@sdplain.com
HELP WANTED Grand Electric Cooperative, Inc. is accepting resumes for an Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician /Serviceperson. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have one year of advanced electrical training or electric vo-tech graduate or equivalent. Work includes sales, installation and repair of appliances, heating/cooling and residential and farmstead wiring. This is a full time position located in Bison, SD, with good pay and benefits: hospitalization, 401K savings plan, retirement, life and accident insurance, sick leave and vacation. Working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applicant must be able to work overtime hours when needed and be able to do some heavy lifting of up to 100 pounds. Contact Steve Senn, Asst. Operations Manager or Colle Nash, Director of Operations at Grand Elec-
Barbara and the family of Vivan Lyon wish to express their deepest thanks and gratitude to the staff of Five Counties Nursing Home, his doctors and nurses, all the family and friends that visited Vivan and provided support during this difficult time. Special thanks to Chaplain David Peterson for his visits and kind words, the Calvary Lutheran Church and the Ladies that made and served the refreshments after the service. Thank you for the many hugs, floral and plant arrangements, cards , memorials and the flowers from the LHS Class of 61. Your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.