Easter Cantata

The Community Easter Cantata will be performing March 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. The Jones County High School National Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive Wednesday, March 20 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Jones County Ambulance building on Main Street. To sign up for a time to donate, call 669-2258 or sign up online at bloodhero.com.

Coyote News Briefs

Prairie Rangers 4-H club School board discusses capital outlay projects prepares for egg hunt
by Karlee Barnes Present at the March 11 school board meeting included: Mike Hunt, Brett Nix, Scott Mathews, Carrie Lolley, Chad Whitney, Tami Schreiber, Gary Knispel, Lorrie Esmay, JayTee Sealey, Karlee Barnes and Lori Waldron. The agenda and minutes were approved and bills were discussed. Lolley questioned the purchase of two media systems, and it was explained that these media systems included a microphone for teachers to wear to amplify the sound in their classrooms. They are being used in the grade school, and Esmay told the board that the school hopes to purchase two systems per year. She also explained that the systems help kids who may be hearing impaired or who may have an auditory disorder. Knispel was next on the agenda with the financial report. He discussed the passing of legislative bills that would have the possibility to affect the school district. One in particular, was House Bill 1087, better known as the School Sentinel Bill. He said that this bill would authorize individual school boards to create, establish, and supervise individual school sentinel programs to promote school safety. Knispel said that if the school board thought this was an option for the Jones County School District, they would have a list of factors to consider, such as a budget. He said the board would need to consider any additional liability insurance, the purchase of a weapon and the training of faculty and staff, to name a few. The board did not discuss the issue further. Knispel then discussed the 2013-2014 capital projects with the board. The first project included maintenance on the elementary playground and driveway. A $15,000 budget was set in place, although Knispel said that D&D Asphalt from Blunt produced an approximate quote for $12,000. The project would include filling cracks, leveling the surface and laying a top sealant coat. Fifteen thousand dollars was budgeted for the purchase of Nooks, iPods and text books. Knispel and Esmay explained that purchasing digital text books is an option the district can explore. Downloading books to be used on e-readers are cheaper than paper text books. Some other projects included: auditorium floor reconstruction, budgeted at $15,000; heating and energy costs, budgeted at $40,000; handicap accessible playground equipment, budgeted at $5,000; and bus replacement, budgeted at $20,000. The financial report was approved, as well as the Annual Audit. Schreiber told the board that the audit had been accepted and approved by the state. Next on the agenda was the discussion items. The board discussed the senior class trip to Denver in May, as well as the student handbook. Nix asked when a committee will meet to make changes. Lolley said that there were minor changes to be brought up. Waldron, representing BankWest Insurance, then entered the meeting to discuss the insurance for the weight room. She said that the school needs to make revisions to the rules and update the standards for use of the space.

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NHS Blood Drive

Farmers Market

An organizational meeting for a local farmers market will be held Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Turner Community Center on Main Street in Murdo.

Johannsen Scholarship

Parents help 4-Hers stuff Easter Eggs in preparation for the upcoming Community Easter Egg Hunt that will be held after school on March 28th at the City Park.

Dakota Mill & Grain replaces wind damaged grain bin roof

Some standards Waldron presented included having a supervisor on staff during all operating hours in the weight room. Routine maintenance needed to be scheduled on all equipment, and cleanliness needed to be maintained. A hold-harmless waiver was also mentioned. Nix said that it wasnt practical to have a supervisor in the room all the time. It was mentioned that the city could help pay a supervisor. The board talked about having the room and the outside door locked at all times, meaning anyone using the facility would need to have a key to unlock the doors, such as the key cards that are currently used for when the building is locked. The board went into executive session and concluded the meeting shortly after.

The deadline for the Lee Johannsen scholarship available to college students who were graduates of Jones County High School is Friday, April 12, 2013. The scholarship will be awarded to a student in their junior or senior year at their respected college or university for the 2013-2014 school year. A copy of the scholarship application is available at the Jones County High School office.

Exercise room reminder

Trading Pages Library

The exercise room at the Tech Center is open Monday Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have a key card, the room is open additionally from 57 a.m. and 510 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is also open on Saturday from 5 a.m.5 p.m. and on Sunday from 16 p.m. Patrons need to be out of the building one hour after the doors are locked; no later than 11 p.m. on weekdays. If you have any questions or would like a key card, contact the high school office.

Parent Ann Geisler helps a group of 4-Hers stuff Easter Eggs.

Trading Pages Library at the Murdo Coyote is open MondayThursday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday as open. Stop in and pick up a book or two.

Walleye limits when fishing Oahe and other waters

Anglers targeting walleye on one of South Dakotas most popular walleye fisheries will be met with new walleye regulations in 2013. In response to a large number of smaller walleyes produced during the last few years and low food availability stemming from the 2011 flood, anglers are now allowed a daily limit of eight walleye. No more than four may be 15 inches in length or longer and the daily limit may include no more than one 20 inches or longer. The possession limit for Lake Oahe is 24 per angler. If you are fishing Oahe and another water during the same day, the first four walleye you keep count as your standard, statewide daily limit. You cant keep walleye from another water if you have already kept four or more walleyes

Easter Egg Hunt

A community Easter Egg hunt will be held Thursday, March 28 after school at the City Park.

4-H newsletter

Area Farm Credit Services of America customer-owners receive $130 Million in 2012 cash-back dividends
Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) announced today that customer-owners in Jones County in central South Dakota served by the cooperatives Pierre office are receiving checks totaling $101,000 this month. These checks represent the areas share of a total $130 million cash-back dividends distributed by FCSAmerica. History suggests customers will spend a significant percentage of their cash-back dividends in the communities they call home in addition to using the funds to support their operations, said Jason Edleman, Vice President. The local office work(s) with customers in Lyman, Haakon, Stanley, Potter, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Jackson, Mellette, Todd, Tripp and Gregory counties. Because of the cooperatives consistency through agricultures good times and challenging times, we are able to make this significant distribution, Edleman said. FCSAmericas financial strength and staying power enabled the cooperatives Board of Directors to return one of the largest cash-back dividends in its history to customer-owners, while continuing to offer attractive interest rates and building capital for future generations. The $130 million cash-back dividend for 2012 is the ninth in FCSAmericas history and brings the total cash distributions since 2004 to nearly $700 million. During this same nine year period, FCSAmericas capital (members equity) has grown from $1.5 billion

Due to unforeseen circumstances, some of the Jones County March 4-H Newsletters did not reach families and 4-H supporters. If there is anyone who would like another copy of the newsletter hand delivered, or who would like to be on our mailing list please stop into the Jones County 4-H office or call our office phone at 669-7101. Thank you.

from Lake Oahe that day. Any walleye caught and kept that day, in addition to your standard statewide four-fish limit, must be from Lake Oahe. Anglers may have up to 24 walleyes from Lake Oahe, in possession, taken according to the daily limit. The possession limit accrues at the rate of eight walleyes a day and 24 walleyes may not be possessed from Lake Oahe until after the third day of fishing. Anglers may possess an additional eight walleyes provided they are taken according to the daily limit from waters other than Lake Oahe. For additional information on fisheries regulations, please see the 2013 Fishing Handbook at: http://gfp.sd.gov/fishingboating/rules-regs.aspx.

Dakota Southern still looking west for rail rehab

by Jessica Giard Chamberlain-Oacoma Sun Mike Williams, owner of Dakota Southern Railway, isn't giving up on expanding rail improvements west of Chamberlain. At the regular meeting of the Mitchell-Rapid City rail authority board on Thursday, March 14, Williams said he's working on a plan he'll submit to the SD Dept. of Transportation rail program in the next 30 days. His effort is apparently the next in a series of efforts to pull together funds to extend rail rehabilitation into Lyman County to Reliance and maybe further to Presho. A bill to appropriate $5 million from state general funds failed on the Senate floor on Feb. 20. The bill would have required a $5 million match from local sources. In 2012, the proposal was not selected for a federal grant similar to one that helped fund the 61-mile rehab between Chamberlain and Mitchell. Bruce Lindholm, rail program manager with DOT, said the state is working with Dakota Southern on a plan. Hopefully in a couple months I'll have some news for you, he told the MRC board. Williams said he's negotiated a five-year contract with Burlington Northern for rail from a line near Mobridge. With that and low interest rates, he believes it's time to focus on rehab west of Chamberlain. Let's keep going west, he told those at the meeting, including Ron Mitzel, vice president of Dakota Mill and Grain of Rapid City and a member of the state rail board. After the meeting, Mitzel said he was unaware of Williams's plan to continue west. Dakota Mill and Grain announced two days before the meeting, on Tuesday, March 19, that the company is exercising the option to buy 142 acres of land on the northwest corner of Kimball for a proposed grain elevator. This is in addition to 90 acres of adjacent private land Dakota Mill is buying. The company also has options on land in Lyman County along the rail line. Mitzel said the deadline was up for the Kimball property so Dakota Mill went forward. They will work through Chamberlain-based Lake Francis Case Development Corporation on the purchase. In other business, Dakota Southern promoted Lester Thompson to general manager and also hired an office clerk and someone to market the railroad. The company is also rebuilding a locomotive and has scrapped out rail cars. Williams also hopes to build a replica depot to use as DSR's office, but he's unsure if he'll build in Chamberlain or in White Lake. The Federal Railroad Authority ran an inspection on the track between Chamberlain and Mitchell on Feb. 26 to March 1.

Dakota Mill & Grain begins replacing the roof of bin number five, the grain bin damaged in an October wind storm. Photo by Lonna Jackson

to $3.2 billion and net income has grown from $294 million to $481 million. FCSAmerica has adopted a patronage program every year since 2004. Each eligible customers cash-back dividend is based on the average loan volume during the calendar year. The more loan business a customer has with the cooperative, the more they benefit financially through cash-back dividends. The FCSAmerica Board also approved a patronage program for 2013, with the total cash-back dividend to be decided by the Board in December 2013. For more information on the 2012 cash-back dividend distribution, including every county in the state of SouthDakota, visit www.powerofownership.com.

Thompson said it went well and the inspector thought the track was 95 percent to rating as a Class II track as a mid-sized carrier, which is a class above DSR's current rating. The FRA inspection and an earlier SDDOT inspection pointed to similar problem spots, most notably mismatched rail ends where one end sits higher than another. Lindholm said the state is sending for bids to repair the mismatch. DSR will also replace ties which were missed in the 2012 rehab. DOT has 2,800 ties while DSR has 2,500 to use. Williams said, in 2012, they were focused on completing the rehab. Now, he wants to market the rail. The Liberty Grain grain shuttle facility is running east of Kimball, and DSR has a possible deal to bring in pipeline for TransCanada's proposed KeystoneXL project. We're expecting business to grow, he said. MRC Board Members County commissioners from each county along the rail between Mitchell and Kadoka Tom Greenway, Davison Co chair Kim Halverson, Lyman Co. - vice chair Monte Anker, Jones Co. - secretary/treasurer Tom Schroeder, Aurora Co. Gary Dozark, Brule Co. John Rodgers, Jackson Co.

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Jones County Sheriffs Report
The Sheriff s report is printed as received by Jones County Sheriff s Office. It may or may not contain every call received by the department. Mar. 10 Sheriff Weber responded to a report of a semi over-driving road conditions on I-90, westbound, mm242, in Lyman Co. There were no law officers available to locate this vehicle. The vehicle was stopped at mm 210, and warned to slow down on icy roads. Sheriff Weber responded to the Pilot parking lot to the report of a pickup and camper that had backed into a parked semi, causing minor damage. Owners exchanged information. Sheriff Weber responded to the Pilot parking lot to another accident involving two motor vehicles. One vehicle backed in to another vehicle causing minor damage to both vehicles. The owners exchanged their information. Mar. 11 Sheriff Weber assisted the SD Highway Patrol with a medical emergency. The Jones Co. Ambulance transported the patient to St. Marys in Pierre. Mar. 15 Sheriff Weber responded to I90, eastbound, mm192 to a report of a vehicle driving erratically. Unable to locate. Sheriff Weber responded to I90, westbound, mm 197, to a report of a vehicle nearly causing an accident. The vehicle was stopped and cited for speeding. Sheriff Weber responded to an attempt to locate a vehicle and subjects with suspicious activity that occurred in Lyman Co., and believed to be headed to Jones Co. The vehicle was later located still in Lyman Co. Mar. 16 Sheriff Weber responded to I90, eastbound, mm207, to a report of a vehicle that had hit the bridge. The driver was the only one in the vehicle and he was not injured. The driver had fallen asleep and over-corrected his steering, hitting the guardrail and bridge on both sides of the eastbound lane. The vehicle was totalled and towed to Murdo. The driver was cited for careless driving. Sheriff Weber responded to I90, westbound, mm 219, to a report of a semi pulling a trailer driving westbound in the eastbound lane. The truck was located, still in the eastbound lane and stopped at mm 208. The driver was arrested for DUI drugs, possession of meth, reckless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver was transported to the Brule Co. jail and the truck was towed to Murdo. Deputy Sylva and Sheriff Weber along with the SD Highway Patrol arrested a fugitive out of New York. The fugitive had stopped in Murdo after being observed driving on I-90 by the SD Highway Patrol, and was inside the Pilot truckstop. After a small foot pursuit, the subject was arrested and transported to the Winner Jail. Sheriff Weber responded to I90, westbound, mm180, to a report of a one vehicle accident with no injuries due to icy roads. The vehicle was towed to Murdo. Occupants and their cat were transported back to a motel in Murdo. Sheriff Weber responded to I90, westbound, mm185, to a report of a vehicle that had slid in to the north ditch. The vehicle was able to drive out on its own. Sheriff Weber responded to a motorist traveling through that had no money or gas. Church fund assistance was given to driver for gas. Sheriff Weber responded to a broke down semi on I-90, eastbound, mm192. The driver fixed the problem and drove away. Mar. 17 Sheriff Weber responded to I90, westbound, mm180, to a SUV that had slid on the icy road and flattened two tires. The vehicle was towed back to Murdo. Sheriff Weber responded to US Hwy 83, northbound, mm60, to a report of a semi stuck on an icy hill and could not move. After DOT sanded the highway, the truck drove away. Sheriff Weber responded to a car in the median on I-90, westbound, mm180 due to icy roads. The vehicle was towed out of the median. Sheriff Weber responded to I90, westbound, mm180 to a report of a pickup and camper in the median due to icy roads. The camper had rolled on to its side. The camper was tipped back up and transported to Murdo. No one was injured.

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by Jody Lebeda 669-2526 jody1945@gmail.com

Spring is coming! The school kids are back in school after a few days off for their spring break. Congratulations to White River TIGERS two state championships in a row, what an accomplishment. The Okaton church sponsored the Black Hills Gospel Quartet at the Turner Community Center on Sunday. Julia Broeacher and Don and Mary Hieb attended and really enjoyed the music. Don said it was great and Julia enjoyed the visiting and gospel message. Marci (Lebeda) Farmer and family came to spend Saturday with mom and dad and to introduce them to their new puppy Rudy he is a German Sheppard and is going to be huge. Chuck and Randy Lebeda also stopped in for lunch of Traditional Irish stew. Claude Baker is now residing at the Golden Living Center in Pierre. He is doing quite well with his rehab and does enjoy all the cards and letters he has been receiving. His address is Golden Living Center Rm 202, 950 Park St. Pierre S.D. 57501 ph. 2248628. Inez Cardaman is now living at MaryHouse. Inez is Millie Rusts sister and has been living in Murdo in the same apartment building as Dorothy Anker was, who was her sister-in-law. She is having some health problems and will be recuperating at MaryHouse. Barb and Rusty were surprised to see her roommate, Mary Kaiser who is also a Murdo resident from sometime back. Mary and husband ran the Murdo bar back in the sixties when it was on Main Street and then moved to the location of the Buffalo Bar and Lounge. Mary is recovering from some foot problems. Lola and Orville Anderson entertained their granddaughter, Christina and friend, who is working on a ranch north of Draper. TJ is a great grandson of Beulah Aske, who is living at the Highmore Nursing Home. Lola and Orville had a very special time visiting with Christina and TJ before he had to leave to check cows. Michele McNeely picked up a car load of ladies and attended the concert of the Black Hills Quartet. This group emphasizes the Old fashioned and traditional gospel music. Everyone that was there enjoyed the music and the message these Christian men have been sharing through their music for over 20 years. A time of refreshment and visiting followed the concert. Friday of last week Wanda Larson had company: Heidi Cruse, Joann Cruse and daughter Valerie from Interior. Wanda demonstrated how to make cheese. They had a great time. Saturday Trampass and Baylor Larson and Carl Prahl spent the night and delivered 4-H fruit that Baylor had sold. They then returned home on Sunday. Wanda also enjoyed the visit with Marci Farmer, who was interested in the Bountiful Baskets as she is involved with getting a group started in Letcher. Wanda invited the girls down to see her lambs on Easter weekend. Dave Geislers daughter, Patti Cyus and family, Kendall and Devin and friend Taylor, all from San Antonio, Texas, were in Murdo during their spring break. They visited with Dave and got to know Rider and visited the rest of the family as well. Patti enjoyed seeing some of her schoolmates and renewing those old friendships. Roma (Geisler) Bunch flew into Sioux falls and spent some time visiting her brother John who is in hospice at the VA Hospital in Sioux falls.

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Bill and Ellen Valburg spent the night of February 24 with their Flying Farmer friends, Earle and Connie Geide of Hartford, S.D. The next day Ellen had an appointment with her heart doctor and got a good report. Monday evening they stayed with more Flying Farmer friends, Ken and Gloria Reed of Jasper, Minn. Tuesday they drove on up to Alexandria, Minn., and spent a couple of nights with Jack and Connie (Hight) Belmain. On February 28, they headed for Marshalltown, Iowa, and attended the Iowa Flying Farmer Convention through Sunday, March 3. Then they stayed Sunday night with Bills cousin, Gordon and Lorraine Kolterman in Buckeye, Iowa. They returned home on Monday, March 4. Tom Payne and Shar Jorgenson of Montevideo, Minn., spent the night of March 5 with Ellen and Bill Valburg on their way home from a quilt show in Seattle, Wash. They went on home the next day. Kristi Vlietstra, Will and Walker, and Wills friend, Ashton Todd, arrived at the Valburg Ranch Tuesday evening, March 12. They returned home the afternoon of Friday, March 15, as Walker had a basketball game the next day. Bill and Ellen Valburg visited Ken Halligan, Darline Fuoss and Lillian Severyn at Parkwood on Monday afternoon. Eastside people that attended the UMC Soup and Soul last Wednesday evening were: Ray and Janice Pike; Rosa Lee Styles and Margie Boyle; Karen and Sarah Dowling; Nelva and Janet Louder. The soup and sandwiches were good, as was the message. On March 9 and 10, Ronnie Lebeda and Hilly had a table at the gun show held in Philip. He has been selling and trading a lot this year. Dorothy and Brad Louder called on Dwight in Kadoka last Thursday. This item missed the news last week. Lila Mae Christian and Helen McMillan traveled to Chamberlain, picked up Edna McKenzie, went out for dinner and had a good visit. Ray and Shirley Vik attended the funeral of his cousin, Bob Dean, March 12 in Valentine at the Presbyterian church. Bob was born in Draper to Anna (Vik) and Joe Dean. At the death of his mother, he was raised by the Will Pereboom family at Mission. He married Zelma Parks and lived in Valentine where he was a sign maker. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Bob Jr. and Jim and families. Zelma is a cousin of the late Lola Cressy. Our sympathy to the family. Ray and Janice Pike made a trip to Wall last Monday for nickel coffee and a donut. Sounds a little fishy to me, but I write usually what Im told! Betty Mann entertained the bridge club at her home last Thursday. Enjoying the day were: June Nix, Susan Brunskill and Mike Kinsley. Bettys granddaughter, Denae, was also there supervising! Last Thursday Lila Mae Christian, Helen McMillan and Glenna Moore had dinner together at a cafe in Murdo. Ronnie Lebeda and Holly went to St. Francis last Friday to help Hollys brother, LaDaynion, celebrate his birthday. Speaking of birthdays, I believe Ronnie turned over another year last Wednesday. Happy birthday, Ronnie. Beth Vevig and family Jayda and LaBrian arrived at parents/grandparents Randy and Linda Vevigs on Thursday. She had a training session in Pierre so the grandkids spent time entertaining grandma and grandpa. Saturday the foursome went to Pierre and rented a motel room with a pool. Brandon and Stephanie Vevig joined the group. Needless to say, the pool got a lot of use. On Sunday, the group helped celebrate Jett Vevigs fifth birthday with dinner topped off with cake and ice cream. Beth and family left for their Omaha home in the afternoon found bad roads on I-90 east but okay as they headed south. Happy birthday, Jett. Nelva and Janet Louder visited Ellouise Ellwanger last Tuesday morning over coffee. In the after-

by Janet Louder 669-2696

Newborn heart screening bill signed by Governor Daugaard

Governor Dennis Daugaard has signed a bill requiring all hospitals routinely providing obstetrics services and birthing centers to perform a pulse oximetry screening for all newborns before leaving the hospital. When the new law goes into effect on July 1, South Dakota will join several other states, including New Jersey, Maryland, Indiana, Tennessee and West Virginia, in adding pulse oximetry to the core screenings bundle for newborns, providing early detection of congenital heart defects, the number one killer of infants with birth defects. Pulse ox screening is non-invasive, inexpensive and can potentially save a childs life, said Maureen Cassidy, Vice President of Advocacy for the American Heart Associations Midwest Affiliate. In fact, new research suggests that wider use of pulse ox would help identify more than 90 percent of heart defects. The test consists of sensors placed on a newborns hand and foot to check blood oxygen levels. If levels are too low, additional tests may be conducted that aid in detecting critical or possibly lifethreatening heart defects that might otherwise go undetected. Congenital heart defects are structural abnormalities that are present at birth. They range in severity from simple holes or murmurs to severe malformations,

Historical Society Foundation hosting Holly Hoffman March 25-26

Motivational speaker and former Survivor contestant Holly Hoffman will be signing copies of her book Your Winner Within on March 25-26 in Pierre. Book signings will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. CDT on Monday, March 25, at the Heritage Store on the first floor of the Capitol, and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the Cultural Heritage Center. Hoffman will give a brief presentation at noon on March 26 about the book and what inspired her to write it. The book signings are sponsored by the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising partner of the South Dakota State Historical Society. Holly is a true pioneer, said Foundation President Michael Lewis. She has met challenges with courage. She never gives up. After all three of her children left for college, the Eureka resident wanted a new challenge and adventure in her life. Hoffman applied for and was accepted for

season 21 of the television reality show Survivor. The show, broadcast in 2010, took place in the middle of the jungle in Nicaragua. Hoffman got off to a bad start and wanted to quit on day five. Remembering that she was representing her family, friends and state, she made a turnaround and kept going. She was the last woman standing and finished fourth at the end of the season. The end of that season of Survivor was the beginning for Hoffman. She became an inspirational and motivational speaker, telling about the key characteristics that she believes are needed to survive in life. Hoffmans book, Your Winner Within, not only offers encouragement and optimism, but a roadmap for self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. The methods and ideas she presents in the book are ones she uses herself to achieve success. Hoffman will have books available for sale. For more information, call (605) 773-6006.

such as the complete absence of one or more chambers or valves. Some critical congenital heart defects can cause severe and lifethreatening symptoms, requiring intervention within the first days of life. Dr. Scott Ecklund, who represents District 25 in the South Dakota House of Representatives and who was a co-sponsor of the bill, believes that pulse oximetry testing may have discovered his sons congenital heart defect much earlier. My son ended up having to have open heart surgery at 18 months of age, Ecklund said. With this procedure his heart murmur would have been found earlier and we would have been able to plan things much sooner. Ecklund added that screenings like pulse oximetry also save money in the long run. In fact, one study calculated that the savings in healthcare costs from the prevention of one case of complications of circulatory collapse resulting from an undiagnosed critical congenital heart defect may exceed the cost of screening two thousand newborns. To learn more about pulse oximetry screenings and congenital heart defects, visit www.heart.org or contact Chrissy Meyer, Director of Corporate & Media Relations for the American Heart Association in South Dakota at 605-360-2542 or Chrissy.Meyer@Heart.org.

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noon, Janet went to PHL at Janice's. That evening, Gerald and Wanda Mathews came to Louder's with a very good banana cream pie. Janet furnished coffee and, of course, a few hands of cards were played. A nice time was had. Lila Mae Christian visited Helen McMillan Friday afternoon. They worked on getting together a Dunlap cousins reunion in Vivian in July. Ronnie Lebeda and Holly took in the annual St. Patricks Day parade held in Presho on Saturday. It was a good time and Holly came home with lots of candy. David and Lill Seamans also took in the Presho St. Paddys parade. They got in visits with several of their relatives there. Lill didnt say if she came home with candy. Trace, Karen and Sarah Dowling attended a surprise 40th birthday supper/party for Bonnie Dowling Saturday evening held at a steakhouse in Murdo. Hubby Jared organized the get-together along with help of others. Birthday cake was served. Many family and friends were on hand to help her celebrate the big 4-0. Happy birthday, Bonnie. Following the party, Trace, Karen and Sarah Dowling attended the reception/dance held at the auditorium for newlyweds Cole and Holley Stoner. They were married at the Murdo UMC on December 22 with Pastor Rick officiating. Congrats, Cole and Holley! Monica Mathews of Pierre spent the day Sunday with parents Fred and Mary. She arrived in time for dinner. A supper/party was held at the home of Drew, Kati, Mallory and Tenley Venard Sunday evening to celebrate the second birthday of Tenley. Helping her celebrate were: Bob Rankin; Bruce and Kerri Venard; Ray and Janice Pike; Margaret Rankin; Andy and Jill Rankin and family; Tyler and Chelsee Rankin and family; and Kyle Venard. Mom Kati made Tenley a Lalaloopsy cake, which was served with ice cream. I'm behind the times as Kati had to describe a Lalaloopsy to me! Happy birthday, little one. The Eldon and Esther Magnuson home has been a busy place. On Thursday, they went to Presho to Delores Volmers, brother Emil Magnuson of Rapid City was there and they were busy canning meat. Afterwards, there was supper and cards. On Friday, Delores and Emil arrived at Eldon and Esther's for dinner. A little later, the guys Butch Feddersen, Shorty Feddersen and Lyle Feddersen arrived to play cards with Eldon and Emil. Esther fixed them snacks, plus a pizza supper. In the evening, LeRoy Booth arrived, and you guessed it...more cards. On Saturday, the Magnusons took Emil to Cactus Flats where they met his son, Sonny, for his return to Rapid City. Sunday Kathie Mason and Ernie Kessler brought in a fish supper. On Friday, Terri Pelle of Philip took son Chad and Heather Whitney and boys out for supper at a cafe in Draper to celebrate Chads birthday. As you can see, the Magnusons were tied up, so were unable to join them. Happy birthday, Chad. Nelva and Janet Louder spent Thursday in Pierre. In the afternoon, it was time for iced tea (too warm for coffee) at Parkwood. They got in visits with Lillian Severyn, Mona Sharp, Joyce Nielsen, Ken Halligan and others. Karen Authier spent Saturday with mom Margaret Rankin and brother Greg. A little bird told me that Lillian Seamans added another year to her age on March 15. Happy birthday, Lill. Pam Gall and daughter Audrey of Scotland spent from Thursday until Sunday in Spearfish with mom Melva Vik, sister Patti and Wade Dowling, plus other relatives. The group also spent time at Ft. Meade with hubby/dad Roger. Roger is hoping to be home by Easter. We hope his wish comes true. Get well, Roger. Ken and Carmen Miller left for Sioux Falls last Friday to spend the weekend with daughter Karissa and friend Ben. Daughter Kia, student at USD, also spent the weekend. Karissa and Ben are getting married in July so Im sure there is lots of planning going on when the group gets together. Little Ruby Gould of Rapid City was an overnight guest of grandparents Donna and Ron Kinsley.

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Resources are available at the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) to help young and beginning farmers and ranchers get their start in agriculture. Todays rising land prices and higher input costs make it challenging for beginning farmers to get started. The Beginning Farmer Bond program through SDDA is available for eligible beginning farmers to purchase agricultural land at lower interest rates. The beginning farmer bond program has different eligibility criteria than other governmental programs, so I would encourage producers to contact us if they are purchasing agricultural real estate, says Terri LaBrie, Finance Administrator for SDDA. The beginning farmer bond program works through a local bank to finance the land purchase. Farmers State Bank of Marion, SD recently utilized the tax-exempt bond program. We were able to assist a young farmer in getting started in the local community with his initial land purchase, said Barclay Smith, Farmers State Bank. Without the bond program, the interest rate and re-payment structure would have been almost impossible for him to cash-flow the project. We have used this program numerous times in the past to help other beginning farmers, and look forward to using it again in the future. The ease of completing the application and amount of paperwork, or lack thereof, also assisted greatly in completing the transaction. SDDA administers the Beginning Farmer Bond program through the Value-Added Finance Authority (VAFA) board. The board meets monthly to review the applications for the program and issue bonds for approved projects. The program doesnt have an upper age limit, nor does it have a limit on off-farm income. To be eligible, an applicant must be at least 18 years old and a resident of South Dakota. They must have a net worth of under $400,000, and cannot own, or previously have owned, more than 30 percent of the county median acres. The maximum amount of a beginning farmer bond is $501,100 for calendar year 2013. This limit is set annually by the federal government. With the assistance of Farmers State Bank in Marion, SD and the VAFAs Beginning Farmer Bond Program, I was able to purchase my first piece of real estate, said beginning farmer Jamie Cremer. The application process was very easy to work through and understand. With the ease of the application process, project approval turn-around time and reduced interest rate, I was able to purchase the real estate which allowed me to increase the land base of my farming operation. I would encourage every beginning farmer to inquire about SDDAs VAFA Beginning Farmer Bond Program. Not only is this a great way to get our kids back on the farms and to stay in South Dakota, it also

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helps retiring farmers pass on their land to a qualifying beginning farmer with a contract for deed while saving money on their federal income taxes, says LaBrie. The interest received on the contract (principal amount up to $501,100) is federally tax exempt potentially saving the land owner thousands of dollars in income taxes. Closely related landowners, such as parents and grandparents are not eligible and cannot sell their land on a contract for deed using this program. Close relatives are required to go through a third party lender. SDDA does not finance operating expenses or re-finance prior debt. Other programs are available for the purchase of livestock, dairy financing, feedlot financing, grain storage and value-added businesses. Program information can be found at www.sdda.sd.gov or call SDDA, Division of Agricultural Development at 605.773.5436. Agriculture is South Dakota's No. 1 industry, generating over $21 billion in annual economic activity and employing more than 122,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect, preserve and improve this industry for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at www.sdda.sd.gov or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

2013 Wildland Fire Academy announcement

South Dakota Wildland Fire will be hosting a wildfire academy March 21-24 in Fort Pierre, S.D. In conjunction with the Black Hills National Forest, Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife Services and the State Fire Marshalls office, many classes will be offered and students will have the opportunity to attend more than one class. This event will be a quality training experience for volunteer fire departments and state and Training federal firefighters. opportunities like this are used to gain fire qualifications and reinforce safety practices. SD Wildland Fire Training Officer Rob Lehmann says, Weve spent the winter months planning and preparing for the summer season. Now is a good time to provide training and to develop and improve interagency relationships. This academy is being funded

U.S. Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune announced that legislation to allow construction of a visitor center at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site cleared an important hurdle after it was reported out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Johnson and Thunes legislation would transfer approximately 29 acres of National Forest Service land to the National Park Service to construct a visitor facility and provide parking. The legis-

Minuteman Missile bill can now be considered by full senate

lation is now ready to be considered by the full Senate. We worked hard to establish the Minuteman Missile site in the late 1990s, and with my legislation, we can ensure that many more South Dakotans and tourists from around the world can learn about this historic site, said Johnson, a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. I am glad the full Committee approved this legislation and it can now be brought to the Senate floor for consideration.

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by Pastor Alvin L. Gwin Community Bible Church, Murdo sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way (Isaiah 53:6). CALVARY shows up the sinful, lost condition of man --- the deepseated HOSTILITY of the human heart against GOD. Crucify HIM --- they yelled --- the holiest Man Who ever breathed! Second, GOD providing a ransom for lost souls. HIM being delivered by the determinate council and foreknowledge of GOD, you have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain (Acts 2:23-24). The Son of Man came not to be ministered up, but to minister, and to give HIS life a RANSOM for many (Matthew 20:28). Redeemed with the precious blood of CHRIST, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot (I Peter 1:18-19). The FINAL and all-sufficient Sacrifice for sin --- Behold the Lamb of GOD, Who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Third, GOD offering regeneration to all who will receive HIM as their Sin-bearer. As many as received HIM, to them gave HE power (authority) to become the sons of GOD, even to them that believe on HIS Name (John 1:12). You must be born again (John 3:3). Have YOU looked to CALVARY? What did you see?

As the days of the memorial of the death, burial and resurrection of JESUS, my LORD, draws near, I always like to read through each of the Gospel narratives of those last days and hours leading up to, and through, HIS resurrection. One phrase has stood out before me this time: Sitting down, they watched HIM there (Matthew 27:36). To the men who hung JESUS to the Cross, it was just one of many such jobs. The bloody work was over --their hearts were strangers to pity --- they never expected to see HIM again. BUT --- those who knew the Old Testament prophecies --should have seen something else. Peter, speaking to the Jews after Pentecost (Acts 3:15, 17-18) said, You killed the Prince of Life, whom GOD has raised from the dead: whereof we are witnesses. And now, brethren, I admit that through ignorance you did it, as did also your rulers. But those things which GOD before had showed by the mouth of all HIS prophets, that CHRIST should suffer, he has so fulfilled. What should you see when you look to CALVARY? First, the ruin of human nature. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of GOD (Romans 3:23). All we like

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The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the South Dakota Governors Ag Ambassador Award. Nominees should be those who have continually worked to promote agriculture in South Dakota. The individual or organization nominated must possess: Strong ties to agriculture in South Dakota Leadership skills in agriculture An emphasis on education through campaigns or programs, and Focus on pro-active agriculture policies and practices Nominations are due to SDDA by April 1 and can be found at http://sdda.sd.gov/education-outreach/ag-ambassador-award/ . The award will be presented during the Governors Ag Development Summit in Pierre on June 26. The 2012 Governors Ag Ambassador was Jim Woster of Sioux Falls. For years, Woster has been a cattleman, media personality, philanthropist and spokesman for agricultural interests.

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by a Department of Interior Ready Reserve Grant. Six South Dakota Fire Departments Volunteer (VFDs) have applied for funding to attend this event. Many rural VFDs have small budgets. These grants provide excellent training opportunities at little to no expense to the department, says Jim Burk, Rural Fire Assistance Specialist with SD Wildland Fire. There are currently 266 registered to attend. Eighteen classes will be offered. Registration has been closed. For more information, contact Jeni Lawver at 605-3817232. Agriculture is South Dakota's No. 1 industry, generating over $21 billion in annual economic activity and employing more than 122,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect, preserve and improve this industry for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at www.sdda.sd.gov or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The Minuteman Missile National site is a reminder of the historic and important role that South Dakota played in the Cold War arms race, said Thune. Providing additional land to the Minuteman Missile site to be used for the development of a visitors center will make a piece of South Dakotas past more accessible to students of history from around the globe. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to move this important legislation through the Senate. The launch control facility and missile silo that make up the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site were preserved to illustrate the history of the Cold War and the role the Air Forces Minuteman II Missile defense system played in efforts to preserve world peace. The legislation builds upon a bill passed in 1999 that established Minuteman Missile as a National Historic Site, which required that two sites be evaluated as potential locations for a visitor center. The land transfer provided in the bill would allow for the construction of a visitor center and administrative facility at Exit 131 off of I-90 (about 70 miles east of Rapid City). The bill would also transfer 3.65 acres near the missile silo for visitor parking and other administrative uses. Congress provided funding for the construction of the visitor center when the Site was established. The Minuteman Missile consists of the Delta-01 Launch Facility and the Delta-09 Missile Silo, located about 11 miles from one another on Interstate 90. Johnson and Thune reintroduced the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act (S. 459) on March 5, 2013.

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From Death To Birth by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth forever (IPet.1: 23). We are prone to think of death as following birth. People are born to live their lives and then die. Spiritually, however, it is the other way. St. Peter, by divine inspiration, says that we must be born again because: All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth and the flower thereof falleth away: But the Word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the Word which by the gospel is preached unto you (IPet. 1:24,25). This new birth is a spiritual matter, necessitated by the fact that by nature men are dead in trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:1). Thus believers are not born again in the same way as they were first born, but are born again given new life, by believing the Word of God. Gods Word, in this passage, is called incorruptible seed seed that cannot die. Once the Word takes root in ones heart, once it is believed and received, it never dies, but produces everlasting life. The Word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the Word which by the gospel is preached unto you (Verse 25). The Word of God takes root in ones heart only as one believes the gospel, the good news, about Christs redemptive work. Peter himself proclaims this wonderful gospel: ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and goldbut with the precious blood of Christ(IPet.1:18,19). Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree (IPet.2:24). For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God (IPet.3:18). BY BELIEVING THIS GOOD NEWS, DEAD SINNERS ARE BORN AGAIN.

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With the extremely dry August and September last fall, winter wheat growers are concerned about the lack of plant development prior to dormancy and about whether their winter wheat crops will survive the winter. A webinar sponsored by Winter Cereals: Sustainability in Action and North Dakota State University will help growers and agronomists analyze a crops winter health and offer tips for spring management. Participants will also learn the latest about winter wheat production at the free webinar, which starts at 9 a.m. on March 26. Production topics include stand evaluation, fertility management, winter annual weed identification and control, and disease management. To participate, log on to http://ndivnlc.wimba.com/ any time before the conference and run the setup wizard. About 15 minutes before the conference, participants log on to the same site and click "Participant Login. The Room ID is NDSU_Ag. Once logged in, select NDSU Crop Calls to join the meeting. For more information or help with online access, contact Scott Swanson at s.swanson@ndsu.edu or 701-2317086. Continuing education credits will be available. Certified Crop Advisors may register for a one half-credit Crop Management and one half-credit of Nutrient Management CEU by including their name and CCA number when they log into the class. CCAs will also have an opportunity to sign up for the credit during the class. One lucky webinar registrant will receive several gifts from Ducks Unlimited at the end of the seminar. The winner must still be on-line at the time of the drawing which will be at the close of the webinar. The gifts can be viewed Winter Wheat Webinar online by visiting the link, Free winter wheat webinar with CEU March 26, 2013 on the Winter Cereals: Sustainability in Action website: http://wintercereals.us/. The webinar is part of the Winter Cereals: Sustainability in Action initiative, a collaboration between Ducks Unlimited, Bayer CropScience, NDSU and other regional universities, and Winfield Solutions. For more information on the webinar, contact Blake Vander Vorst at 701-355-3500. The Winner Regional Extension Center will host the webinar for producers interested in viewing the event in a group setting. Discussion and additional questions are welcome following the webinar. Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch Webinar I was struck by an article that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association for the 27th of February 2013. It analyzed a very common but pertinent question I hear, Should I go to Mayo Clinic (or any other big city hospital) because it is safer with fewer complications? Over the years the conceptual battle in medicine has raged regarding big versus small or local versus big city hospitals. Certain procedures such as cardiac surgery or brain surgery require larger hospitals in the big city where there are specialists that small cities just do not have. But is Minneapolis really better than Sioux Falls for gall bladders, hernias and new joints? The answer to that question is no. TheHeart Hospital in Sioux Falls is every bit as good as that done in Minneapolis, Cleveland Clinic or Houston, Texas as shown by the article mentioned above. Every once in a while the concept of big city versus small hospital care gets tested. This is what the article in the Journal of the American Medical Association addressed. Specifically, several years ago the federal government Center for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) restricted coverage of bariatric (gastric bypass) surgery to a few big city hospitals. These hospitals were selected by an expert committee made up of members of the American Colleges of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Your Government at Work Surgery. They selected a number of hospitals around the country that they designated as centers of excellence. This rather grandiose and arrogant designation was based upon opinions rather than demonstrated data. The Medicare agencies would only pay to have gastric bypass surgery done in these centers of excellence. Smaller or midsize cities came up on the short end of the stick when it came to receiving this designation and therefore their ability to do this type of surgery was compromised. Obviously, the center of excellence hospitals had a higher volume than the smaller cities and it just made sense to believe that those centers that do more surgery would do it better. Well, now the data is done. The article in the JAMA asked the question, After five years of this practice involving more than 320,000 patients, do the centers of excellence do a better job than the small town hospitals. The answer is an emphatic no. As a matter of fact, small town hospitals had a substantially lower rate of any complication. Specifically by 2010 after six years of having this designation, the centers of excellence had a 7.5 percent complication rate while the rate of complications in the small town hospitals was only four percent. The rate of very serious complications was four percent in the centers of excellence and only two percent in the small town hospitals. The rate of need for reoperation and correction of operative mistakes was exactly the same in both types of

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hospitals. There are two conceptual methods of improving medical care. One is to centralize care in a few elite institutions such as Mayo Clinic because they will have a higher volume of patients and therefore do procedures better. Opposed to this idea is the decentralization of medical care by implementing new and better techniques to our small town hospitals. The idea that the big city hospitals should centralize care in fact dries up the grass roots community hospitals by draining what little volume they have. Alternatively, encouraging small town and city hospitals to do the procedures that they are capable of nurtures the diversification of care in our community. There is not a question in the world that laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is done every bit as well in Pierre, South Dakota as it is in Mayo Clinic. By the same token, Mayo Clinic does a much better job at brain surgery because we dont even try. Based on the study cited above, bariatric surgery to correct morbid obesity and diabetes is done every bit as well and perhaps better in small local hospitals that have a bariatric surgery program as opposed to designating 15 hospitals in the country as centers of excellence. As a review and reminder, there is an epidemic of morbid obesity and diabetes in our country at this time. Our government and professional personnel continue to advocate diet and exercise. Thus far, there is no demonstrated impact of this solution for the general public. Granted, certain individuals do get inspired to lose weight and correct their diet and do decrease their weight. But the likelihood of this happening over a ten-year period is two people in one hundred. Ninety-eight percent of the population with the present diet and exercise methods do not achieve ideal body weight. The physical and social and mortal toll on those with a body mass index greater than 35 is huge. For the five feet six inch female, a weight greater than 216 pounds gives a body mass index greater than 35. For the average five foot ten inch male weight more than 243 pounds, his body mass index is greater than 35. The present rules for most insurance companies are that the body mass index greater than 35 with associated diabetes warrants consideration of gastric bypass surgery. For those with a body mass index greater than 40 without diabetes, consideration of gastric bypass surgery is warranted. The benefits of having this done at an early age as opposed to waiting until a person is in their 50s and 60s is huge. The sooner the surgery is done to correct the problem, the longer the person will have the benefits of that surgery. Most individuals who have diabetes and morbid obesity will be able to discontinue diabetic medications after gastric reduction/bypass surgery. Present statistics highly favor specifically correcting the problem rather than pursuing the natural history of a body mass index greater than 35 with diabetes.

The third of a five-part webinar series providing drought planning information will be hosted at each of the eight Regional Extension Centers across South Dakota on Wednesday, March 27 beginning at 10:00 am CDT. The topic for this session is the New Cumulative Forage Reduction (CFR) Index: Assessing Drought Impacts and Planning a Grazing Strategy. For more information or to register and watch the webinar from home, visit: http://igrow.org/events/the-newcumulative-forage-reduction-cfrindex/. 3/20/2013 - Next Generation of Livestock Production, 6:30 pm, Winner Livestock Auction 3/21/2013 - Next Generation of Livestock Production, 6:30 pm, Chamberlain Livestock Auction 3/27/2013 Drought Management Webinar, 10:00 am CST, SD Regional Extension Centers Calendar

South Dakota State University scientists must develop varieties of wheat that can tolerate drought, according to molecular biologist Jai Rohila, assistant professor of biology and microbiology. That is the key to making agriculture sustainable in the face of climate change. The SDSU spring wheat breeding program has never specifically tested its wheat varieties for drought tolerance, according to Karl Glover, associate professor of plant science. We have material that seems to do well in a dry or hot year, Glover said, but this could just be because the finishing time occurred before the hot conditions took hold. At this stage, we are not well prepared for drought conditions in South Dakota, Rohila said. Through a two-year $60,000 grant from the U S. Agency for International Development, Rohila has taken the first step toward doing this. He has obtained drought and heat tolerant germplasm from Alexandria University in Egypt. Egypt is growing wheat in drought conditions all the time, Rohila said. For the project which began in 2011, he collaborates

SDSU works toward developing drought-tolerant wheat

with his counterpart, Sanaa Milad of the biotechnology lab at Alexandria University. In recognition of Rohilas work, he received the award for faculty engagement in international affairs at the SDSU Celebration of Faculty Excellence in February. The long-term goal is to discover the genes for drought and heat tolerance and use them in South Dakota wheat improvement program to make our wheat ready for dry or hot years Rohila explained. To do this, he and his team analyze the genetic makeup of the Egyptian germplasm and compare it to South Dakota wheat. Two graduate students and two undergraduate students are working on the project. We must identity the genes and utilize them for our wheat to make it grow better, Rohila said. The process of discovering the genes includes looking at individual proteins that responsible for the function in a plant cell, Rohila explained. All this crop improvement occurs because of different genes, proteins and chemicals interact inside the cell to provide it a function, like drought tolerance its not about one gene alone. Rohila and his team have identified 96 proteins scattered throughout the plants cells, he said that are differentially expressed in the drought-tolerant wheat. Now they must determine the effect that these proteins might have on the fitness of individual wheat cells. The cell is the center point of any function; if we can improve the fitness of a cell, we will improve the plant, Rohila said. In South Dakota wheat, drought and heat can make the chloroplasts disintegrate and the mitochondria collapse, he explained. Rohila and his team will examine the proteins that act within the chloroplast cells in the Egyptian germplasm, for instance, and try to transfer the characteristics to those cells in South Dakota wheat. Genetic engineering of wheat in the United States has been limited to research alone, Rohila explained. No genetically modified wheat exists commercially in this country, but he said, private companies are struggling to make this. Researchers in Australia have done significant work in this area but have not yet released a variety which can grow in the United States.

Nearly 85 percent of the corn and 91 percent of soybeans grown in the United States are genetically modified, according to the Center for Food Safety. These modifications can help crops resist disease and pests and tolerate challenging environmental conditions, including drought. The ultimate goal is to secure food for the worlds growing population. What we are doing is making South Dakota capable of that type of research, so when the doors are opened, we are at the frontwe can deliver the product, Rohila said. If we do not start now, we will lag behind in the game. This year Rohila and Glover applied for new funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue their work. Once Rohila identifies the genes and proteins with significant influence on the drought resistance, Glover will cross the Egyptian germplasm with South Dakota wheat varieties and then screen for those functional gene and protein markers. By doing that, Glover said, I can create germplasm that should be theoretically as resistant to drought as what hes identified -developed in and for South Dakota.

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If certain things happen often enough, you start expecting them. Take the Land-O-Lakes truck I frequently see when going to church on Sunday. Quite a lot of the time, just after I get on the interstate, here comes a big blue double-trailer rig festooned with pictures of dairy products and sporting the Land-O-Lakes logo. Its big, its blue, and its hard to miss. As a result, after spotting this rig several times, I started purposely looking for it. I find that if I am on my normal schedule of entering the freeway about 9:00 a.m., I may well see the truck coming my way within a very few minutes. If Im earlier than that, Ill see it farther on. If Im late, I may miss it altogether. This little scenario has played itself out enough times now that Im sort of let down if it doesnt happen, not that it makes the slightest difference one way or the other. We humans tend to be creatures of habit. We may fall into a routine and then find ourselves somewhat unsettled if things dont play out as were used to. Take getting up in the morning, for example. I like to start the day by sipping on some orange juice followed by having a cup of coffee. If we happen to be out of orange juice, that is a sorry state of affairs. I may have to look around, see whats available, and maybe substitute some apple or other juice which is not nearly as satisfying. Sure, orange juice sometimes gives me a sugar or some other kind of rush if I drink it too fast right after waking up. This can even result in a touch of dizziness if I stand up too quickly, but I still want the orange and not apple or, heaven forbid, cranberry. Routine is not always bad, of course. Sometimes it is only sensible. If youve had an ornery old black cow kick you enough times, you will soon learn to avoid going behind her. This applies even more so to horses. In the early days, my dad and his brothers raised a lot of horses to sell since they were more profitable than various other pursuits. They had one horse, though, that liked to kick if anyone walked behind it when it was in a stall in the barn. They exercised caution around the beast, but one day it let fly with a hoof and just narrowly missed connecting with my Uncle Dons head. That was enough. They decided caution was no longer the answer in this particular case and promptly led the animal to the other side of the barn and shot it. This was probably a good idea since, just a few years ago, a cousin of mine died from being kicked in the head by a horse. Then we come to nature which tends to follow a certain schedule. Every month the moon goes through a routine of growing larger and then shrinking back again. Towards the end of the cycle when Ive probably lost track of the moons exact phase, I start looking towards the west just after sunset to see if there is a crescent moon hanging there. Im always somewhat pleased when I see it since crescent moons are neat. Similarly, about this time of year I start looking for meadowlarks. They usually come back anywhere from early to late March. Generally speaking, a bunch of robins shows up just prior to the meadowlarks, so seeing them gives me an early warning to be on the lookout for my favorite avian species. Hearing that first meadowlark every year is quite a delight, not only because it is pretty to listen to, but also because it signals that winter is over or, in some cases, almost over. Getting back to the dairy trucks, though, I went through three Sundays recently without seeing any of them. I was somewhat disappointed and figured theyd changed their schedule somehow so I wouldnt be seeing them anymore. On the fourth Sunday, however, I just got on the interstate and there came my truck. Oh, theyre still running, I said, feeling somewhat pleased. About another five miles down the road, here came another one just like the first one. Thats a new twist, I thought. Ive never seen two before. Oddly enough, on the way back from church, a third one went by going the other way. Now theyre overdoing it a little, I concluded. Still, I guess they were just making up for the three Sundays they werent around. My routine was intact albeit somewhat strangely. Life could go on.

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Regular Session March 4, 2013 The Draper Town Board met in regular session March 4, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Draper Hall. Chairman Nies called the meeting to order. Present: Nies, Hatheway and Louder. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. These bills were presented for payment and approved: WR Lyman Jones, water, $47.50; Dept. of Revenue, sales tax, $31.00; WC Electric, electric, $398.36; Kim Schmidt, salary, $359.40; Heartland Waste, garbage, $700.00; Servall, rug, $19.09; IRS, ss & wh, $8.08; IRS, ss & wh, $71.20; Murdo Coyote, advertise, $63.68. Finance clerk mentioned that the Draper Town Board of Equalization will meet March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Draper Hall. Finance clerk stated that there were no petitions taken out for the Town Trustee position. The election will be canceled. Deb Vollmer was in contact with Schmidt as to getting put on the agenda for a town meeting. Schmidt is to get in contact with her as to the April meeting. The town will be meeting on the 3rd of April due to a forum problem. Hatheway stated that the floor cleaner has been repaired and is ready to use. A short time was spent discussing the Operating Agreement between the town and Vollmer. Being no further business, Nies motioned, second Louder, to adjourn. Kim Schmidt, Finance Clerk Published March 21, 2013, at the total approximate cost of $17.54.

As warmer weather approaches, fire officials say now is the time to take steps to make your home Firewise. The Firewise Communities Program works to recognize and motivate communities to take action to protect their homes and natural surroundings from catastrophic fire by creating or improving survivable space. By applying Firewise practices, homeowners can take action to reduce the risk of losing their homes and property to wildfires without fire department intervention. There are several Firewise practices that can be used in your own backyard for little money, said Andy Tate, Wildland Urban Interface Specialist with South Division of Wildland Fire. Tree thinning on and around your property, using construction materials on your home that are fire-resistant or noncombustible, and clearing dead wood and dense vegetation at least 30 feet from your home are just a few ways that you can help protect your property. Officials say early preparation is the key and urge homeowners to take measures now before fires start. If dry conditions persist, the potential exists for an active fire season to start early and continue late through the summer, said Todd Pechota, Black Hills National Forest Fire Management Officer. Now is the time for homeowners to prepare themselves and protect their homes from the continued risk of wildfire. A few tips are below for homeowners to reduce the risk of their

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TOO LATE TO PURCHASE NAP FOR 2013, BUT YOUR 2012 NAP PRODUCTION IS DUE JULY 15 The last day to purchase NAP insurance for 2013 was March 15. If you have had NAP in the past, you must annually provide (if not appraised) the quantity of all harvested production of the crop in which the producer held an interest during the crop year. We have sent out the NAP Yields form which lists your acres and a spot for you to record your production. The deadline for reporting this production is not until July 15, 2013, but report the production now while the records are handy and newly calculated. 2013 FARM PROGRAM SIGNUP AND APPENDIX DCP and ACRE signup for the 2013 crop year started on February 19, 2013. The DCP sign-up period will end on August 2, 2013 and the ACRE sign-up period will end on June 3, 2013. The 2013 DCP and ACRE program provisions are unchanged from 2012, except that all eligible participants may choose to enroll in either DCP or ACRE for the 2013 crop year. This means that eligible producers who were enrolled in ACRE in 2012 may elect to enroll in DCP in 2013 or may re-enroll in ACRE in 2013 (and vice versa). Stop by or call the office for an appointment. Advanced payments are not authorized. The DCP/ACRE Appendix does have the following language that everyone needs to be aware of: Payments are subject to the availability of funds, compliance with all applicable laws and statutory

Notice of Job Openings

The City of Murdo is now accepting applications for the positions for the 2013 season: 1. Baseball coach to organize and coach the summer baseball program. 2. T-ball coach to organize and coach for approx. 1 month. 3. Softball coach to organize and coach the program. 4. Full and part time lifeguards to work at the municipal swimming pool. 5. Swimming lesson instructor to instruct swimming lessons. 6. Swimming pool manager to manage the personnel and operations of the swimming pool. Applications are available at the City Finance Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and must be returned by 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013. Applications will be reviewed by the City Council at the meeting that evening with interviews to be set up, if necessary. For more information, call 669-2272. The City of Murdo reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Krysti Barnes Finance Officer Publish March 14, 21 & 28, 2013, at the total approximate cost of $35.68.

Notice of Annual Meeting and Election

Murdo Ambulance District There will be an annual meeting for 2013 and election of three board members for the Murdo Ambulance District on Monday, April 1, 2013, at the ambulance building at 7:00 p.m. Published March 21 & 28, 2013, at the total approximate cost of $8.44.

Prairie Home Ladies meeting

Janice Pike hosted the PHL at her home on Tuesday, March 12. Chair Velma opened the meeting with prayer. Roll call of your choice was answered by Velma, Janice, Lila Mae, Linda, Rosa Lee, Margie and Janet. There were many different things pictures, readings, jokes, and some cards and postcards back to the 30s. Secretary Margie read the minutes of the last meeting; approved. Treasurer Rosa Lee gave the treasurers report; approved. Chair Velma thanked the group for the good job of conducting the

homes and property becoming fuel for a wildfire many more can be found at the Great Plains Fire Safe Council and Firewise websites. (http://www.firewise.org, http://www.gpfiresafecouncil.com) Clear needles, leaves, and other debris from gutters, roof surfaces, porches, and decks. This eliminates receptive fuel beds which prevents embers from igniting your home. Keep lawns watered and mowed to less than 4 inches high. Grass and shrubs are fuel for wildfire. Remove flammable materials within 3-5 feet of the homes foundation and outbuildings, including garages and sheds. If it can catch fire, dont let it touch the house, deck, or porch. Also remove vegetation and debris from under decks and along fences. Limit vegetation surrounding the homes perimeter for 30-100 feet depending on the terrain, construction materials, and vegetation type. A comprehensive Firewise tips checklist for homeowners is also available on the Firewise website. More in-depth information can be found on the Great Plains Fire Safe Council website including home maintenance tips, construction material suggestions, and recommended plant lists. Most of the techniques to increase the chances of your home surviving a wildfire without fire department intervention can be accomplished with a weekend of work and little to no cost. Now is the time to take action, not when smoke is in the air.

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changes and to limits on payments as may be provided for in the program regulations. It is specifically understood that any payments under this Appendix and the programs to which it applies are subject to statutory and regulatory changes including those that occur after the signing of the contract. Payments under the DCP and ACRE programs may be reduced by a certain percentage due to a sequester order required by Congress and issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Should a payment reduction be required, FSA will provide notice about the required percent of payment reduction that applies to direct, countercyclical and ACRE payments. USDA ANNOUNCES 45TH GENERAL SIGN-UP FOR THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), beginning May 20 and ending on June 14.

DATES TO REMEMBER/ DEADLINES: May 20-June 14: CRP general sign-up June 3: 2013 ACRE sign-up ends July 15: 2012 ACRE Production July 15: 2012 NAP Production July 15: Final 2013 Acreage reporting date August 2: DCP sign-up ends

Feel free to call the office if you ever have questions on any of our programs 605-669-2404 Ext. 2.

Notice of Ambulance Meeting

The Rural Ambulance District Board will hold their annual meeting on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 4 oclock p.m. at the Draper auditorium. Published March 14 & 21, 2013, at the total approximate cost of $6.50.

March 3 service while Pastor was gone. Janet brought to their attention that we had missed our adoptee Larrys February birthday. We decided to give an Easter card and gift; Janet will take care of. Co-chair Margie read an article from the Upper Room and also had some interesting facts about Easter eggs. Did you know that the first Easter egg roll at the White House was in 1878 with President Rutherford Hayes. Hostess Janice served a delicious apple crisp, coffee or tea for lunch.

Notice of Ambulance Meeting

The Capa and west half of South Creek Ambulance District will hold their annual meeting at the Midland Senior Citizens Center in Midland, S.D., on March 23, 2013, at 3 p.m. CST, 2 p.m. MST. Published March 21, 2013, at the total approximate cost of $3.97.

Notice of Summer Job Opening

Golf Coach The City of Murdo is exploring the possibility of setting up a golf program to offer golfing lessons to youth in the community. They are taking applicants from any individual who would like to work with the City of Murdo to set up a program and teach lessons. Hours and wage are negotiable at this time depending on how the program is developed and commences. Anyone interested in applying for this position, please stop at the City Finance Office at 107 West Second Street, Murdo, S.D. on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and pick up an application. Applications are due back to the City Finance Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2013, for review at the evening meeting with interviews to be set up as necessary. The City of Murdo reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Krysti Barnes Finance Officer Publish March 14, 21 & 28, 2013, at the total approximate cost of $30.03.

Notice of Resolution
Murdo Ambulance District The Murdo Ambulance District passed resolution 3.2013 on March 7, 2013, with a unanimous vote of the board of directors. Resolution 3.2013 The Murdo District Ambulance will change from Special Assessment to OPT OUT for the collect 2013 pay 2014 tax year. This will be in place for 2 years (2015). In 2015, Murdo District Ambulance will file an Imposition of a Tax Levy to be in place 2016 until further notice. Published March 21 & 28, 2013, at the total approximate cost of $22.75.

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CLASSIFIED RATE: $5.00 minimum for up to 20 words.10 per word after initial 20. Each name and initial must be counted as one word. CARD OF THANKS: Poems, Tributes, Etc. $5.00 minimum for up to 20 words.10 per word after initial 20. Each name and initial must be counted as one word. NOTE: $2.00 added charge for bookkeeping and billing on all charges. DISPLAY AD RATE: $5.20 per column inch. PUBLISHERS NOTICE: All real estate, advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, or discrimination on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is a violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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LAKE PRESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, English teacher, with coaching, opened 3-12-13, closes 3-29-13, Contact: Tim Casper, Supt, Lake Preston School District, 300 1st St. NE. tim.casper@k12.sd.us, 605-8474455.

EMPLOYMENT

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, April 15, 2013. Send resume and application to: City of Elk Point, PO Box 280, Elk Point, S.D. 57025. For job description you may call (605) 356-2141 or visit the Citys website at www.elkpoint.org. EOE. HELP WANTED: Assistant Manager of convenience store in Lemmon, S.D. Will assist in the dayto-day operations of a c-store. Please call or send resume to Deb Stoltman, 701-223-0154; P.O. Box 832, Bismarck, N.D. 58502. Salary negotiable. THE ELK POINT-JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. If interested please send a letter of application and resume

to Brian Shanks, Superintendent Box 578 Elk Point, S.D. 57025 we will also accept electronic materials at Brian.Shanks@k12.sd.us.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR: The City of Elk Point, S.D. (pop. 1,939) is seeking an individual to fill the position of City Administrator. A BA (Masters 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:

CUSTER REGIONAL SENIOR CARE is accepting applications for Director of Nursing. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota. Previous supervisory/management experience in long term care preferred. Excellent benefits; salary based on experience. Please contact Veronica Schmidt (605) 673-2229 ext. 109 or Joey Carlson at (605) 6732229 ext. 110 for more information. Applications may be submitted on-line at www.regionalhealth.com. EOC/AA. FOR RENT

PARTS INVENTORY MANAGER - JOHN DEERE DEALERSHIP: Parts manager sought by multi-store John Deere dealership operation. Position currently open at C&B Operations, LLC, a 22 store John Deere dealership group headquartered out of Gettysburg, S.D. Applicants should possess the ability to manage parts inventory over multiple stores, lead parts sales team marketing efforts, create and achieve budgets in a growth oriented dealership. We offer progressive marketing plans, competitive pay, full benefit package, including bonus plan. Please send resume to Mark Buchholz, buchholzm@deerequipment.com or call Mark 605-7692030.

Homes, building in eastern, central, northwestern South & North Dakota. Scott Connell, 605-5302672, Craig Connell, 605-2645650, www.goldeneagleloghomes. com. 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 800-658-3697 for details. BUYING OR SELLING / Relocating or Investing. Specializing in Farmland / Ranches / Recreational Properties. Dakota Properties, Participating with Cabelas Trophy Properties. Contact: Mike Konstant, (605) 641-0094, (866) 914-9278. STEEL BUILDINGS BLOW OUT SALE! Early bird spring discounts! Save up to 40% off on machinery storage and shops. Limited Offer! Call Jim, 1-888782-7040. STEEL BUILDINGS REAL ESTATE NOTICES

OFFICE COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent in Highmore, S.D., includes office, conference room, reception area, kitchenette. Owner pays utilities, front/rear parking. Jan Harkless, 605-8523131. HERBER RANCH SELLING 125 Black Angus & F1 two-yearold heifer pairs; 20 with Charolais X calves. Philip Livestock Auction, April 2, 2013. 605-488-0360, 605488-0079. DAKOTA LOG HOME Builders representing Golden Eagle Log LOG HOMES LIVESTOCK

CAREGIVER/AIDE: Part time position available in the Murdo area assisting elderly and disabled individuals in the comfort of their own homes. Will assist with basic cleaning, laundry, meal prep, personal cares, and other tasks which allow independence. Flexible schedules and great supplemental income. Please contact our office (605)224-2273 or 1-800-899-2578. Be sure to check out our website at homecareservicesd.com. M12-4tc

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FOR SALE: Several nice used refrigerators. All come with warranties. Del's, I-90 Exit 63, Box Elder. 390-9810.

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My heartfelt thanks to Life Alert, Tom and Linda Michalek and Jones County Ambulance for your quick response to help me after I fell January 23. And to all of you that prayed, sent cards and visited me in the hospital afterwards. God bless, you are all spirit lifters! Grace McKillip

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Murdo Nutrition Program Menu

March 25 Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Cauliflower Tossed Salad French Bread Apricots March 26 Oven Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn OBrien Bread Plums March 27 Meatloaf Creamed Potatoes Peas Bread Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple Tidbits March 28 Baked Ham Baked Potatoes Broccoli w/ Cheese Dinner Roll Applesauce March 29 Vegetable Beef Soup Coleslaw Corn Bread Peaches