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Community needs more EMTs

Training to be held in Frederick starting the first week in October
Special to Frederick F.Y.I. One of the benefits of living in a rural community is that we know how to fend for ourselves and take care of our family and neighbors. But our bodies are still subject to injury and illness, and our rural zip code can mean that help is too far away and may arrive too late. Both past and present members of the Frederick Area Ambulance Service have shown extraordinary dedication to the wellbeing of the community, but the truth is that Frederick and the surrounding townships have an extreme shortage of emergency medical personnel, and we need your help.
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Sunset on the September skyline

Photo by Heidi Marttila-Losure

The sun shines through Fredericks water tower on the evening of Sept. 3. The water tower was recently given an inspection and was given a fantastic review, city council members said at their September meeting. The last time the tower was inspected about a decade ago.

Whats coming up
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
Volleyball, v. AC in Leola.

New student council does its first work

Sept. 23-27 homecoming theme will be fast food
By Hattie Zinter and Cole Hinz FASD Journalism Five girls and one boy were elected by their classmates to represent them as class presidents, as well as on the overall student council. The new class presidents are: Senior: Mariah Mikkonen Junior: Briana Nordine Sophomore: Savana Hinz Freshman: Zach Sumption Eighth grade: Keely Podoll Seventh grade: Jessica Hertel Photo by Cole Hinz The council got right to work on Members of Frederick Areas new student council are, Aug. 20. from left, back row, Savana Hinz, Briana Nordine,
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
No enhancement. Football, v. Ipswich in Ipswich.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
Cross country, 10 a.m. in Ipswich. Volleyball, Mobridge Tournament.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
Fabulous Purses of the Past show, also featuring vintage clothing, 2 p.m. at the Frederick Area Museum. A salad and dessert buffet will follow. Sponsored by the Frederick Area Historical Society. Free-will donation. Continued on page 3

Mariah Mikkonen; and front row, Zack Sumption, Keely Podoll and Jessica Hertel.

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A stick horse rodeo queen

School year begins with many improvements

By Ms. Bev Myer FASD Superintendent

Photo by Michelle Sumption

Frederick Area second-grader Morgan Sumption participated in the Stick Horse Rodeo at the Brown County Fair in August.

reetings from Frederick Area School! The 2013-14 school year is underway with some GREAT things happening. We now have after-school Care for our parents located on the 2nd floor of the HS as well as Preschool 2 days/week. We have put together a room on the second floor of the high school for visiting counselors to use. The kitchen has a new roof, the lockers have new showers, and the library has a new keeper with a laminator. We have a new treadmill in the fitness center as well a speed bag (for those frustrating days). We are wrapping up concussion baseline testing for all of our athletes. Our ACT test scores improved!

We have students attending morning and afternoon sessions of Vo-Tech in Aberdeen. IPads are now in use at the elementary level, and seventh and eighth grade students have their own to use during the day. We will have a calendar change of a full day of professional development with no Enhancement on Sept. 13. Finally, we are still looking for a one-act play advisor, oral interpretation advisor, and a junior high boys basketball coach. We have a stacked lineup card of fabulous students and staff, from wonderful volunteers who helped paint our walls to make for an enjoyable learning setting to fantastic community members who assisted in the football field light project. THANK YOU! Have a GREAT year and GO TITANS!

All students will be able to use iPads in some way this year
Reporting by FASD Journalism High school students at Frederick Area have been using iPads for a year, and now junior high and elementary students will also be able to use them to enhance learning. Seventh- and eighth-grade students can check out the devices in the morning and check them back in at the end of the school day. Elementary students will have the use of two iPad labs during classes, as arranged by their teachers. The expansion was started in part because the laptops that the junior high students had been using were wearing out, according to Principal Justin Downes. We were already making a transition to iPads in the high school anyway, so this allows (students) to get started on them earlier and get comfortable, he said. Financially they make more sense then going with the laptop. They are trying out the iPads for a few years before deciding whether to continue with them or re-invest in laptops, Downes said. The iPads have some advantages over laptops: They are not as heavy or bulky, and keeping the protected in a backpack is easier, Downes said. Downes uses the iPad for teacher evaluations, as its camera and video capabilities, along with a handy way to take notes, makes it work well for that task. A few things still need to be worked out to use the devices to their full potential. They havent completed the compatibility requirements for the distance-learning course, so they are dual-platformed now, Downes said. Another limitation is the external keyboards, which we provide the students with if needed, but not many kids check them out, he said. Even though we do push for thatwe want (students) to use them for typing papers and stuff like that. We dont want the papers to turn into a texting thing. If students dont have an external keyboard they have to type on the screen, which is more cumbersome. Another limitation is Flash player, Downes said, which is used for viewing animations or sometimes entire websites online. Right now the iPads are not caught up on Flash. Downes said the school is doing what it can to make sure the iPads are used whenever they can be to supplement learning. I want to make sure that students are completely comfortable and really utilize them to their fullest potential, Downes said. I think that we just kind of scratched the surface last year and we want to keep expanding on them every year and get more comfortable with them.

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Whats coming up
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

SATURDAY, OCT. 12

MONDAY, SEPT. 16
Frederick Forward regular meeting, 7 p.m. at the Frederick Area Museum.

Annual chicken dinner, 4 to Volleyball, Redfield Tournament. 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Westport. Adults $8, TUESDAY, OCT. 15 children 6-12 $4, Volleyball, v. Ipswich in and children 5 and Have something Ipswich. ndar? younger free. to add to the cale

Volleyball, v. Warner in Frederick. Senior night.

THURSDAY, OCT. 24
Football, v. Langford in Frederick. Senior night.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
Volleyball, v. Faulkton at Faulkton.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30
Volleyball, v. BrittonHecla in Frederick.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 17

FRIDAY, OCT. 25
Enhancement, 10 to noon at the school. Teachers have professional development.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
Football, v. Potter County in Hoven.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3
Volleyball, v. Eureka in Eureka.

End of first nine weeks. Parent-teacher conferences, 3 to 8 p.m. at the school. Students will be dismissed early.

SATURDAY, OCT. 26
Hunter Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Free-will donation; all are welcome.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
Volleyball, Britton Tournament.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Football, v. Faulkton in Faulkton.

FRIDAY, OCT. 18
No football game (bye week).

SUNDAY, OCT. 27
Annual Fall Fundraiser: Supper and Silent Auction for the Emma Burnham Public Library, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Haunted Hayride, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Starts at Frederick Area Museum. Tickets are $5, or $3 for children 10 and younger. Want to scare? Volunteers needed! Call Georgia at 380-9743 or 329-2131.

SATURDAY, OCT. 19
Pheasant season begins. Hunter Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Free-will donation; all are welcome.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23
Coronation, 7 p.m., school gym. Frederick Area Historical Society monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at the Museum.

SATURDAY, OCT. 5
Gypsy Day parade, 10 a.m. on Main Street in Aberdeen.

SUNDAY, OCT. 6
Aallotar performance, Finnish folk music, at 2 p.m. at Savo Hall. Student artwork will be on display.

MONDAY, OCT. 21
Volleyball, v. Herreid in Herreid.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24
Volleyball, v. Sisseton in Frederick.

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
Volleyball, v. Ellendale in Ellendale.

MONDAY, OCT. 7
Volleyball, v. Aberdeen Roncalli in Aberdeen.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
Homecoming parade, 1 p.m., Main Street in Frederick. Homecoming football game, 7 p.m. v. Britton/Hecla in Frederick.

TUESDAY, OCT. 8
Volleyball, v. Groton in Groton.

FRIDAY, OCT. 11
Enhancement, 10 to noon at the school. Football, v. Northwestern in Mellette.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
Volleyball, v. Northwestern in Frederick.

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EMT: Course is free with promise to serve

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It is time for YOU, not just someone else, to step up to the plate and help your friends, family, and neighbors when they need it most. Cole Adema, a nationally registered paramedic, and several of his local emergency medical colleagues will offer emergency medical technician classes IN FREDERICK this fall and winter. These classes will include all the training and resources necessary to meet the requirements, acquire the knowledge, and learn the skills to become a nationally registered and state-certified emergency medical technician. Because of national class hour requirements and state testing schedules, the classes will start the first week of October and run to the end of February with appropriate breaks for major holidays. Classes are tentatively scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings and the second Saturday of the each month from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Understanding harvest and sporting

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STUDENT: Days to dress up are set

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event schedules, the instructors will be as flexible as possible while maintaining core course requirements. The cost for the class will be a commitment to serve one year on the Frederick Ambulance Service or $150. Participants must be 18 years of age to be eligible for the certification. Access to timely and professional prehospital emergency medical care is vital for a healthy community. Please consider making this investment in your community.

The meeting went well, Mikkonen said. We got many of the things covered for homecoming week, which will be Sept. 23-27. This years homecoming theme is Fast Food. Student will build floats based on the theme to go through the parade, and theyll be judged for their creativity. Each class president brought ideas to the student council for possible dress-up day themes, and after discussion they settled on the following plan: Monday: No dress up due to Life Touch Pictures Tuesday: Redneck/Hobo Day Wednesday: Super Hero Day Thursday: Class Color Day Friday: Spirit Day The student council also hosts yearly games for the student body to participate in during homecoming week, but those have yet to be determined. There were some ideas thrown out, and well sort through them and decide later, Mikkonen said.

Chicken Dinn l a u n er An Sunday, September 29

Delicious Dinner Country Store Raffle
Includes chicken with all the trimmings and pie for dessert!
Adults $8.00 Ages 6-12 $4.00 Ages 1-5 Free Serving from 4:00-7:00

Grab a bite before the game!

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Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays
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Saturdays
Ribeye Sandwich w/Fries or Tots & Coleslaw $9

1/3 lb Burger 12-pc Shrimp Taco Tuesday! w/Fries or Tots $6 Basket $7 Tacos $7 1/2 lb Burger w/Fries or Tots $7

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Hosted by the Sacred Heart Altar Society Westport, SD 57481 (605) 225-9751
Hours: Mon-Thurs. 511 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.5 a.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.2 a.m.; Sunday 310 p.m. May close sooner than listed time if no customers present, so call in advance during later hours.

At Sacred Heart Church in Westport

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CHILD CARE
Titan After School Tamie Nickelson 329-2145 329-2094

C R A F T S & G I F T S (co ntd)

Lisas Embroidery & Sewing Lisa Bretsch 329-2808 10221 390th Ave. www.lisasembroiderysewing.com www.etsy.com/shop/ LisaEmbroiderySewing Quill & Feather 329-2103 Margie Dosch 38905 107th St.

Frederick Ambulance 911 Scott Campbell 329-2030 Frederick Fire Department 911 Kevin Barton 329-2021 Brown County Sheriff 911 626-7100

CHURCHES & CLERGY

Frederick Methodist 216-0934 Pastor Don Peck Savo LutheranELCA 329-2055 Pastor Galen Sylvester 228-1892 St. Pauls LutheranELCA 329-2055 Pastor Galen Sylvester 228-1892 Sacred Heart CatholicWestport Father Tom Anderson 226-3713 United Church of ChristBarnard Pastor Don Peck 216-0934

GOVERNMENT
Mayor Dennis Kinslow 329-2073 Finance Officer Diane Bruns 329-2242 cityoffrederick@nvc.net Town Board Members Tom Meyer 329-2814 Dennis Kinslow 329-2073 Scott Campbell 329-2030 City Maintenance Dennis Kinslow 329-2073 Frederick Community Center Derald Podoll 329-2162

DRY CLEANING
Buhls Dry Cleaning Community Store 329-2375 312 Main St. communitystore@hotmail.com

CONSTRUCTION
Dale Geffre Construction 329-2000 37780 104th St. Dennis Hinz 329-2726 11679 384th Ave., Westport Karjalainen Construction 329-2521 Prairie Builders 329-2838 403 4th St. Harv Schlosser 262-1214 824 S. 8th St., Aberdeen (877) 829-8652

E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Frederick Inflatable Theater (FIT) Dan & Tamie Nickelson 329-2094 101 1st St. 277-4093 fredericktheater@gmail.com Rae & the Ranchhands 329-2170 Jack Smith

APARTMENTS & R E A LT Y
Frederick Development Corporation Delores Anderson 329-2455 Evenings: 329-2085 dkandy43@yahoo.com

FA R M - D I R EC T F O O D
Dakota Sisu Farm 290-3333 David Losure, 39038 105th St. Mikkonen Land 329-2029 Rory & Lonnie Mikkonen 38390 105th St. www.mikkonenorganic.com

CRAFTS & GIFTS

Annikkis Weaving Studio 329-2238 Annikki Marttila 39034 105th St. annevima@yahoo.com www.finnishweaver.etsy.com JB Ceramics 329-2398 Classes, gifts, special orders Jan Labesky 305 5th St.

BANKS
First National Bank 314 Main St. 329-2455

FA R M EQ U I PM E N T
Ellwein Equipment 329-2818 Jon Ellwein 11549 387th Ave., Barnard Cell: (605) 329-7003 ellwj@nvc.net www.ellweinequipment.com

CAMPGROUNDS
Elm Lake Resort 605-358-8511 Dave Schumaker 37594 102nd St., Forbes, ND Peldo Campers & Trailer Court 303 4th St. 329-2639

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FA R M S
Bain Farms 329-2042 Barney Bain, 37550 113th St. Hart Angus Farms 329-2645 Brad & Shawn Hart 38735 108th St. Nickelson Farms 329-7430 Don Nickelson 38649 107th St. nickelsonfarms@gmail.com Sumption Farms 329-2454 John Sumption 10997 390th Ave.

INDEPENDENT C O N S U LTA N T S
31 Consultant 329-2611 Milissa Podoll Avon Representative 329-2720 Lisa Sumption Mary Kay Cosmetics 380-0336 Donna Sumption 38855 107th St. 329-2462 dsumption@gmail.com www.marykay.com/dsumption Premier Designs Jewelry 329-2815 Cassie Sumption cassiesumption@hotmail.com

NEWS O R G A N I Z AT I O N S
Dakotafire Media 290-3335 P.O. Box 603 heidi@dakotafire.net www.dakotafire.net Frederick F.Y.I. News 290-3335 Ads 329-2027 news@fredericksd.com

PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N
Simmons Park West Main St. Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge 605-885-6320 39650 Sand Lake Dr., Columbia Elm Lake Lake access: 37597 102nd St.

FA R M S U P P L I E S / FEED/SEED
Frederick Farmers Elevator 502 5th St. 329-2411 Frederick Seed 329-2195 Full Circle AgHecla (605) 994-2530

INSURANCE
JC Campbell @ First National Bank 314 Main St. 329-2455

LIBRARY
Emma Burnham Public Library 403 Main St. 329-2241 Mavis Cox, Librarian 329-2424 or 329-7424 fredericklibrary@gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHY
Tamie Lee Photography 101 1st St. tnickelson@gmail.com 329-2094 329-7094

FUEL
Farmers Union Ellendale 701-349-3280 Full Circle AgBritton 448-2231 Petroleum Partners 605-448-5599 Genes Oil Company 439-3116

POST OFFICES
Frederick 57441 Barnard 57462 Westport 57481 329-2441 329-2391 225-5749

LODGING
Elm Lake Lodge 605-358-8801 berheim@nrctv.com www.berheimpheasantacres.com Maple River Pheasant Hunts 303 3rd St. 329-2790 507-271-2474 www.mapleriverpheasanthunts.com Peterson Homestead 329-2143 Prairie Lodge 329-2838 Stoddard, Kendall 329-2568 Trubenbach, Mitch 329-2251

GAS
Main Street Station Jim Dumire 216-2013

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Blank Slate IT 277-4093 Dan Nickelson blankslateit@gmail.com Bower Tree Services 329-2329 Ray Bower Coach Miami - Executive Coaching 703 3rd Ave. 329-7011 Shirley Anderson coachmiami@mac.com www.coachmiami.com Delzer Repair (Auto) 225-5514 38656 120th St., Westport

G R A I N E L E VATO R
Frederick Farmers Elevator 502 5th St. 329-2411

GROCERIES
Community Store 329-2375 312 Main St. communitystore@hotmail.com

MONUMENTS
Rausch Bros. 329-2367 Rich & Gayle Bakeberg

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (contd )

Farm Works Software Sales Don Nickelson 329-2256 GPS Equipment Sales 329-2256 Don Nickelson JM Electric Inc. 329-2761 703 2nd Ave. lilbearkel@yahoo.com Rideline 329-2462 Walworth Repair (Appliance) Dennis Walworth 329-2809 10775 384th Ave. 290-4700 WSI - Internet Consulting 329-2027 Krysti Mikkonen 38388 105th St. kmikkonen@activewsiwebdesign.com activewsiwebdesign.com

R E S T A U R A N T S (co nt d )
Elm Lake Resort 37594 102nd St. 605-358-8511

UTILITIES
ELECTRICITY MDU 1-800-638-3278 Northern Electric (rural) 225-0310 PHONE/INTERNET/CELLULAR James Valley Telecommunications 397-2323 1-800-556-6525 WATER Town of Frederick Web Water (rural) 329-2073 229-4749 1-800-658-3957

SCHOOL
Frederick Area School 202 Main St., P.O. Box 486 www.frederickarea.k12.sd.us High School 329-2145 Elementary 329-2333 Business Office 329-2355

TA X I D E R MY
Lone Wolf Tannery & Burns Taxidermy 329-2300 308 Main St. 380-4902 burnslance@hotmail.com

R E S TAU R A N T S
Titans Family Restaurant & Bar 329-2185 The Shed 225-9751 25 Brown Co. 10 Westport theshedinwestport@hotmail.com Facebook us

TRUCKING
Sams Way Trucking 329-2826 Geranen Farms Trucking 329-2618 Cox Trucking 329-2475 38870 114th St. 228-1171

CABLE Midcontinent Communications 1-800-888-1300 Northern Wireless 225-0310 SD One Call (Call before you dig) 1-800-781-7474

VETERINARIAN
Frederick Vet Clinic 804 3rd Ave. 329-2166

TOP 10 REASONS 3 TO BUY LOCAL

Adapted from Ten Reasons on LocalFirst.com Significantly more money recirculates in your local community. When you purchase at locally owned businesses rather than non-local businesses, more money is kept in the community because local businesses frequently purchase from other local businesses. Purchasing local goods and services helps grow area businesses as well as the local tax base. Unique businesses create character and prosperity. The unique character of our communities is what brought us here and keeps us here. Our tourism businesses also benefit.

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Environmental impact is reduced. Local businesses make more local purchases and require less transportation. They are usually located in town rather than on the outskirts. This reduces sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Most new jobs are provided by locally owned businesses. Small, locally owned businesses are the largest employers in the United States. Nonprofits receive greater support. Local business owners donate more to local charities than non-local owners. Customer service is better. Local businesses often hire people with more specific product or service expertise. Local business owners invest in community. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely

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to leave, and are more invested in the communitys future. Public benefits far outweigh public costs. Local businesses require less infrastructure and more efficiently utilize public services compared to chain stores. Competition and diversity lead to more and better choices. A marketplace of several small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the longterm. Investment in the greater region is encouraged. A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

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Alpha Literary Circle Angie Kocher, President

329-2046 Meets the second Monday of each month, Oct.Apr. Alumni Association (Frederick) Leslie Sumption 329-2263 Cemetery Committee (Wayside) Lynette Durheim (605) 346-5405 Frederick Ambulance Association Scott Campbell 329-2030 Frederick Athletic Association Stephanie Sumption 329-2270 Frederick Econ. Development Corp. Delores Anderson 329-2455 Frederick FirefightersRural & City Kevin Barton, Fire Chief 329-2021 Frederick Forward Heidi Marttila-Losure, President 290-3335 Meets the third Monday of each month. Call for location. No December meeting.

Historical Society Kay Dumire, President 216-5346 Meets the fourth Monday of the month at the Frederick Museum, except Jan.Mar. meetings at Community Center. Library Board (Emma Burnham Public) Richard Osborne, President 329-2241 Mens Community Club (Elm Valley) Gary Sumption 329-2644 Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Call for location. Savo Hall Association Calvin Raisanen, President 329-2008 School Board (Frederick Area) Lance Podoll, President 329-5729 Meets the second Monday of each month at the school. E-mail news@fredericksd.com to make an addition or correction.

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Senior Citizens Shirley Anderson coachmiami@mac.com Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Community Center Store Board Lonny Mikkonen, President 329-2029 Meets occasionally. Annual meeting in March. South Savo Cemetery Association Hanky Martilla 329-2061 Annual meeting in February. Town Board (Frederick) Dennis Kinslow, Mayor 329-2073 Meets the first Monday of each month at the Community Center. Welcome Wagon Thersia Cox, Chairperson 329-7524 Reports at Frederick Forward meetings. Westport Community Club Elaine Vandover 329-2409

DO YOUR BUSINESS LOCALLY! The dollars you spend close to home are an investment in your community.

How will Obamacare affect your pocketbook? A

You are eligible for Medicare, so changes listed here dont apply. The new law will affect seniors too, however: Some higher-income seniors will pay higher Medicare premiums, and those with Medicare Advantage plans may see reduced benefits. But there are positives also: For example, the so-called doughnut hole in prescription drug coverage will be phased out by 2020. For an overview of how the new law will affect seniors, go to http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/412131-ppaca-seniors.pdf You have the option of staying on your parents policy.

START HERE.

Are you 65 or older? YES NO

Are you 26 or younger? YES NO NO Do your parents have insurance? YES NO Is your income: NO For individual: $5,976 to $6,779 For family of four: $12,246 to $13,895 YES YES NO
(52 to 59 percent of federal poverty level*)

ll those debating the pros and cons of the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act will likely find at least one thing to agree on: Its complicated. But that doesnt mean its impossible to navigate. Answer the questions as you go through this flow chart to see how the new law is likely to affect your finances. (You may have to answer the same question more than once.) Land on a white box, and your health care is already covered by the government in some way; land on a dark gray box, and for all but the fairly well off, the new law has likely improved your health care coverage options. Where you dont want to land is the black box, where no help is available. The black box is a result of a Supreme Court ruling that said states dont have to expand Medicaid if they dont want to. North Dakota is anyway; South Dakota (at least so far) is not. In South Dakota, 46,000 people are projected to end up on the black box. Is your income: For individual: $6,780 to $11,490 For family of four: $13,895 to $23,550
(101 to 133 percent of federal poverty level*)

Is your income: For individual: $5,975 or less For family of four: $12,246 or less Where are you a resident? N.D. YES YES NO Are you age 0-18? YES Are you age 0-18? NO Are you YES age 0-18? NO S.D.
(60 to 100 percent of federal poverty level*)

(52 percent or less of federal poverty level*)

YES 0-18 Eligible for coverage through Medicaid or CHIP **currently.

Is your income: NO For individual: $6,780 to $11,490 For family of four: $13,895 to $23,550

How old are you?

Is your income: YES For individual: $11,491 to $22,980 For family of four: $23,551 to $47,100 NO (133 to 200 percent of federal poverty level*) Is your income: For individual: $11,491 to $45,960 For family of four: $23,551 to $94,200 YES Are you age NO 0-18?
(133 to 400 percent of federal poverty level*)

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YES Are you a pregnant woman or a parent of age 0-18 children? Not eligible for Medicaid. Can still buy insurance on an exchange or elsewhere, but no subsidies available. YES Are you a pregnant NO woman? S.D. N.D. S.D. N.D. YES Are you a pregnant woman? NO Where are you a resident?

NO

NO Is employer insurance available? YES NO

YES

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Where are you a resident? N.D. Eligible for coverage through Medicaid after expansion (after PPACA).

Not eligible for Medicaid. Subsidies ARE available for purchase of insurance on exchanges.

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Where are you a resident?

YES Are you a NO pregnant woman?

YES NO

This information provided by a partnership with Dakotafire Media. See the related story on the proposed Medicaid expansion, plus more news from around the region, at www.dakotafire.net.
You can choose whether to be covered on the employer plan, or you can buy insurance through a healthcare exchange. You are eligible for a subsidy (tax credit). NO Does the employee pay more than 9.5 YES percent of income for the premium on the employer plan? Does the employer plan cover at least 60 percent of health expenses (on average)? YES NO Is employer insurance available? You can choose whether to use the employer plan or to buy insurance on an exchange or elsewhere, but no subsidy (tax credit) is available. The exchanges may enhance competition, so policies may be cheaper than what you are paying now.

You are guaranteed coverage through a healthcare exchange and your family is eligible for a subsidy (tax credit).

You are guaranteed to be able to buy insurance through an exchange or elsewhere, but no subsidies are available for your income level. The exchanges may enhance competition, so policies may be cheaper than what you are paying now.

Want to know how much your subsidy is? Answer six questions and get an estimate: http://kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/

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*Based on the federal poverty level for 2013: $11,490 for a single adult and $23,550 for a family of four. It will likely change for 2014. **Childrens Health Insurance Program. Sources: Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act graphic by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Journal of the America Medical Association; South Dakota Department of Social Services website (http://dss.sd.gov/medicalservices/chip/index.asp); North Dakota Department of Human Services website (http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid/eligible.html); Urban Institute (http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412606-Making-the-Medicaid-Expansion-an-ACA-Option.pdf)

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STORE UPDATE: A raffle sponsored by the Frederick Area Historical Society is underway to benefit community projects, the first one being assistance for the Community Store. Cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100 will be drawn. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50. Contact Sheila Rahja at 216-0918 or dsrahja@nvc.net if youd like to purchase tickets, or talk to any store board member. The Community Store had a good month of July, but the month of August was expected to be worse because the store was closed for a few days and because nearly the whole town of Frederick moved to Aberdeen for the week of the fair. Residents are still encouraged to do all the shopping they can at the store. Share purchase or donations are still welcome also: Stop by the bank or send donations to First National Bank, PO Box 576, Frederick, SD 57441. CITY COUNCIL CHANGE? Although nothing is for sure yet, longtime residents and community servants Dennis and Maxine Kinslow may be moving to the Black Hills to be closer to family. Since Dennis is current mayor, how would that affect the current city government? City council members explained at their meeting Sept. 3 that if Dennis were to step down before April, they would appoint someone to serve until the next election cycle in April. An election would then be held. They were fairly certain that Dennis was already nearing the end of his three-year term, so whoever was elected would start serving a new three-year term. The mayor job is rotated among the current council members, they said. If the Kinslows do move, it would probably not be until spring, Dennis said. Dennis has served on the city council for many years and is also the citys go-to maintenance support, and Maxine was the city finance officer for many years.

Library starts a magazine exchange

Done with your old magazines? Dont throw them out just yet: The Emma Burnham Public Library in Frederick is offering a way to share and exchange magazines with others in the community. The idea is called a magazine exchange. People can bring magazines they have finished reading that are less than a year old to the library. All are welcome to peruse magazines in the magazine exchange area and take home what they like at no charge. Those magazines could be brought back again to the library as long as they remain in good condition. (If they become torn or soiled, patrons are asked to recycle them.) Many libraries in other communities have sponsored magazine exchanges. They cost

nothing but a little space and a bit of maintenance by the library staff and add to the information available to the community. Patrons bringing in magazines may wish to black out their names on the address label before dropping them off. The exchange is just getting started at the library. If you have questions, talk to Mavis Cox at 329-2241 or 329-2424. The library is open from 1-7 p.m. Monday, 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, 1-6 p.m. Friday, and by appointment on Saturday (call Mavis at above numbers to schedule a time).

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Westport team brings home national title

DOMINATING

By Krysti Mikkonen Frederick Forward and Meghan Conn and Briana Nordine FASD Journalism

ew area teams in any sport even have the opportunity to play on a national level. The U-14 Westport softball team not only made it to the ASA National Softball Tournament but owned the field there, outscoring its opponents 99 runs to 21 in six games. The championship game against Gary, another S.D. team, was the closest score the Westport team saw the entire tournament. Gary had clawed its way back to the championship game after a loss in the quarterfinals before losing to Westport, 12-9. Westports championship performance in North Mankato July 24-28 was a continuation of their stellar season. The team was 31-1, with the only loss coming in the second game of the season. We avenged that loss many times over, by double digits, said coach Troy Podoll. Most of the players were from Frederick and Westport, but players from Leola, Ipswich, Redfield and Webster were also part of the championship team. Seven of the players have been playing together for five years, and winning the national title had been a goal of theirs. Podoll said every player gave a great performance. Its so hard to single out anyone, because one through 10, there

Photo courtesy Melanie Podoll

The Westport U-14 team holds its National Champions banner at the tournament in North Mankato July 28. Pictured are, back row, Coach Jeff Forsting, Mollie Rausch, Isabelle Podoll, Elizabeth Grabowska, Margaret Thares, Jamie Tebben, Brooklin Nordine, Coach Troy Podoll; and front row, Michaela Podoll, Shae Sichmeller, Keely Podoll, Taryn Rossow, MiKayla Forsting and Mallory Gauer.

This may not have been the best team ever, but it was the most dominating group that Im aware of in eight years of coaching. They came to play every game.I never had to beg them to give me their best.

Coach Troy Podoll

were no holes in this lineup, he said. This may not have been the best team ever, but it was the most dominating group that Im aware of in eight years of coaching. They came to play every game.I never had to beg them to give me their best. He did highlight several stellar efforts: Elizabeth Grabowska is one of the best, most consistent hitters Ive coached and seen in eight years of coaching softball. Taryn Rossow made half a dozen highlight reel (ESPN worthy) catches in the outfield. I havent figured out batting averages yet, but Michaela Podoll may have been our best percentage, batting

in the 7 hole. Keely Podoll and Brooklin Nordine pitched strikes, giving up nearly no walks in the tournament, which is very overlooked. Mallory Gauer has been a leader on this team for years. Their overall defensive efforts and pitching were highlights of the tournament, Podoll said. Until the final game, where I think the girls were a bit nervous, we had only surrendered 10 runs in five games, which is unheardof in girls slow-pitch softball, he said. Pitcher Keely Podoll said the girls learned sportsmanship skills and gained a lot of confidence and over the season. And the best part came last. Winning the national championship game was the highlight of their summer, she said. Pitcher Brooklin Nordine said their coaches had a lot to do with the teams success. They were very understanding and always pushed us to succeed, Nordine said. Where they go from here is in question: Many of the girls will be too old for this division next year. Whether they will have a 16-and-under team has been hotly debated, coach Podoll said. Answer to be determined. Nordine and Keely Podoll, however, know what they want the next year to bring. A trip to the 2014 ASA National Tournament in Tennessee.

Can you drive? If so, you can help!

Fredericks Rideline program has lost three of its drivers. We would like to add a few new names to the list. You dont need to commit to any days or times; youd just receive an occasional call to see if you can drive a member of a community to appointments or shopping. And you can do your own errands on the same trip! Please consider whether YOU can be a Rideline driver! To volunteer, call Donna at 605-329-2462.

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Titan coaches talk about their upcoming sports seasons

Cross Country
Janelle Barondeau, cross country coach What are some challenges that are foreseen for this season? The biggest challenge so far has been getting quality workouts in the heat weve had. Also, for a lot of the athletes its the challenge of learning a new sport. This is the first year for six of our runners. Does it look like a tough schedule? Yes, Ipswich will be at many of our meets and they will be one of the toughest teams in the state again. What sort of things are you working on to get ready for the season? We are working on setting goals, improving running form, getting a feel for pace, and building endurance. Are you excited for the season? Definitely! We have some new faces and some great attitudes! Its a treat working with this bunch. The weather thats present. What is a major improvement that the team needs to make from last season? Two-point conversions. games and then some games that wont be quite as tough. I want all players to bring their A game to each game whether we think it is a tough game or an easy game. What sort of things are you working on get ready for the season? We, of course, are conditioning to get ready for the season but also will be working on our defensive positions and also will be working on making sure that we always have a hit when we send the ball over. I want us to work on not sending as many free balls over the net. What do you expect from your team this year? I expect them to give 100 percent all of the time, whether it is a practice day or a game day. Reporting by FASD Journalism

Football
Marty Morlock, varsity football coach What are your expectations for the season? To have a successful season. Whats the main advantage that our team has over others? Age and experience is the main advantage. What is the main game plan for the season? Win every quarter, every half, and every game. Whats the most favorable weather for game time?

Volleyball
Holly Mueller, volleyball coach How have the first practices gone? I think that the first couple of practices have gone really well! I am noticing that the athletes are working hard and if they are getting tired or something is not going their way, they are working harder to push through the pain or to get better in that area. Does it look like a tough schedule? I think our schedule is well balanced with some tough