$1.

00 (includes tax)

Faith Gazette & The Faith Indepndent Since 1910

Volume 85
No. 16

December 25, 2013

The reason for the season The Faith Christian Center.

Remember food safety

at holiday gatherings
PIERRE, S.D. Remember
food safety to prevent food-borne
illness and make sure holiday
gatherings dont turn merriment
to misery, says a state health official.
Without proper food safety
practices holiday parties and
gatherings can result in foodborne illness, said Bill Chalcraft,
health protection administrator
for the South Dakota Department
of Health. To prevent food-borne
illness, its important to wash
your hands thoroughly, cook and
store foods at proper temperatures, and avoid preparing food
when youre sick.
Chalcraft noted there has already been one Christmas party
outbreak reported this season
that sickened more than 50 people.
Food-borne illness symptoms
can include mild or severe diarrhea, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain. Most people recover on
their own without medication but
some need fluids to prevent dehydration.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year food-borne
illness sickens roughly one in six
Americans, or 48 million people,
128,000 are hospitalized and
3,000 die.
Through the end of November

in South Dakota, nearly 500 cases

of the food-borne illnesses Salmonella (172), Campylybacter (283)
and E. coli (41) had been reported
for the year.
Chalcraft recommends the following safety tips for preparing
holiday foods:
Clean. Wash hands, cutting
boards, utensils and countertops.
Separate. Keep raw meat
and poultry separate from readyto-eat foods.
Cook. Cook foods to a safe
temperature, using a food thermometer to check 145F for
whole meats, 160F for ground
meats, 165F for poultry and
stuffing.
Chill. Keep your refrigerator
below 40F, and refrigerate leftovers right away.
When cooking large batches
of food ahead of time, make sure
to cool them quickly and reheat
properly.
Dont lick the bowl if raw
eggs are in the batter and dont
use raw eggs in your eggnog.
Dont prepare food for others
if youre sick.
To learn more about food
safety, check http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/basics/ or see the
FDA site, www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm09
2815.htm, for more food safety
tips for the holidays.

Terry and Diana Bottjen have there house and the Faith Christian Center Church beautifully decorated for
the season. This is just one of many beautiful homes decorated.

' $
' $!"
# " &
!
!
# ' $!
$" ""
&" ' $
#
"#

##

% &
$! #
! ""
#
#
"
$! !
$!
' #
&
!&
"#
#

Page 2 December 25, 2013 The Faith Independent

Obituaries

Roger Orvedahl

Harry Butch Krause

Funeral services for Harry

Butch Krause, age 69, of Faith,
SD, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on
Saturday, December 21, 2013 at
the Faith United Methodist
Church in Faith, SD. Pastor Connie Eichinger will officiate with
burial to follow in the Faith City
Cemetery.
Harry James Butch Krause
was born in Mobridge, SD, on
July 31, 1944, to Harry and Anna
(Bauer) Krause. He grew up with
his sister, Doris Fay, and his parents on the Bauer place five miles
northwest of Faith. They moved
one mile east of Faith where he
lived most of the rest of his life.
He attended and graduated from
Faith High School.
He was united in marriage to
Arlyce Johnson in 1966. Their
first home was the original Heron
log house 13 miles north of Faith
where he worked for Ray and
Ruth Mason. They later moved to
Faith where he worked for his
dad at the Faith Locker Plant.
He eventually bought his parents

Legal Advertising
Friday noon before
Wed. publication
The Faith Independent

place one mile east of Faith. They

raised their three children there
and he was always proud that
they graduated from Faith High
School.
Butch worked for many area
ranchers riding horse, fencing,
helping with calving, and doing
various other jobs. On sale days,
he helped out at Faith Livestock.
He was baptized in St. Pauls
Evangelical Lutheran Church
and served as treasurer, secretary and president. After the
church closed, he joined the
United Methodist Church. Butch
was a rodeo fan and enjoyed having his boys participate in 4-H
and high school rodeos. He will be
remembered for his love of horses
and people. He especially loved
joking with other people, either
telling them or playing them.
Butch passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 east of
Faith, SD.
He is survived by his children,
Kyle Krause, Burke, SD, Kenny
(Angie) Krause, Black Hawk, SD,
Karyl (Kurt) Mencke, Springfield,

VA and their mother, Arlyce

Krause, Faith, SD; his grandchildren, Miranda Blazek, Krayden,
Karsyn and Kailen Krause and
Keegan Mencke; step grandchildren Crystal Yates, Michael Anderson, and Amanda Talley;
sister, Doris Fay Reede, Ft.
Pierre, SD; and many extended
family including Roger Krause,
Belle Fourche, SD and numerous
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, Harry Jacob and
Anna Krause; brother-in-law,
Warren Reede; and nephew, Jon
Johnson.
Visitation will be on Friday,
December 20, 2013 from 3:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m. at the Faith Area Memorial Chapel in Faith, SD and
one hour prior to services at the
church on Saturday morning.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
are preferred to the Faith United
Methodist Church.
Condolences may be sent
through
our
website
at
www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com.

Senior Citizens Menu

All meals served with milk
and bread. Menu subject to
change without notice.
Wed., Dec. 18: Parmesan
chicken, Scalloped potatoes,
Spinach salad, Mixed tropical
fruit
Thur., Dec. 19: Roast beef,
Mashed potatoes & gravy, Harvest beets, Peach crisp
Fri., Dec. 20: Applesauce
ribs, Baked potato w/sr. cream,
Parsley carrots, Strawberries
w/topping

Mon. Dec. 23: Chicken Alfredo, Harvest Beets, Cranberry

sauce, Apple juice, Fruit cocktail
Tue., Dec. 24: Baked fish,
Parsley potatoes, Glazed carrots,
Pudding, Pineapple tidbits
Wed., Dec. 25: Merry
Christmas!/No Meal
Thur., Dec. 26: Chili, Jello
w/pears, Apple
Fri., Dec. 27: Roast turkey,
Mashed potatoes & gravy, Broccoli, Cranberry sauce, Pears

ADVERTISING RATES: Local Display: $4.70 per

column inch.
WANT ADS & CARDS OF THANKS: $5.00 for first
20 words; 10 per word thereafter.
ADS & NEWS DEADLINE: Monday Noon
PUBLIC NOTICE DEADLINE: Friday, 10:00 a.m.

Published in the Heart of the West River Empire

Publication No. 184760
Published Weekly on Wednesday
Faith, SD 57626-0038
POSTMASTER, Send Address Changes to:
P.O. Box 38, Faith, SD 57626-0038
PHONE: (605) 967-2161 FAX: (605) 967-2160
E-mail: faithind@faithsd.com

PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID

Faith, South Dakota 57626

SUBSCRIPTION RATE: Faith & Dupree $34.00

+ local tax; In-state $39.00 + local tax;
Out-of-state $39.00; Foreign $45.00.

DEADLINE: Last possible moment to turn news

items in at the office to be published.
LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR: State of S.D., Meade
County, City of Faith, Faith School District 46-2
Publisher.............................................................Don Ravellette
Office Manager.......................................................Diane Isaacs
Reporter, Proofreader, Composition.................Loretta Passolt

COPYRIGHT: 1988 Faith Independent. All rights reserved. Nothing may bereprinted, photocopied, or in
any way reproduced from this publication, in whole or
part, without the written consent of the publishers.

Roger Orvedahl, age 89, of

Golden Valley passed away December 18, 2013.
Roger Orvedahl was born November 26, 1924 in Dupree, SD.
His parents, Nels and Elbjorg,
homesteaded a ranch southwest
of Faith in 1911 and moved to
Golden Valley, MN after retiring
in 1959. They sold the ranch
around 1970.
Roger attended one-room
prairie schools at Stoney Butte
and Pretty Creek where his
mother, Elbjorg, taught for many
years.
Roger graduated from Faith
High School in 1942 and enrolled
in the South Dakota School of
Mines in Rapid City, SD. He enlisted in the Navy and was accepted into the Officers Training
School at the University of Minnesota graduating in 1945. Roger
served as an Ensign until being
discharged in 1946. Roger completed his Civil Engineering degree in 1948.
Roger moved to St Paul where
he met his wife Esther Lundgren.
They were married in 1954.
Rogers work took him to Columbus, OH and Brooklyn, NY where

they started their family.

Roger returned to Minnesota
and established a construction
company with a partner eventually becoming Orvedahl Construction. He owned and operated
the company for 25 years and retired in late 1980s. His family
grew to 6 children and 14 grandchildren. They all reside in Minnesota.
Roger loved the Faith area and
returned frequently for reunions
and to visit the ranch and family
friends. Several favorite photos
depict the ranch life including
Roger on his horse Ginger and
with his parents and ranch
hands. Roger had many aunts
and uncles that also lived in the
Faith area at one time or another.
Roger was always impressed with
his uncle Gerhards dog Tuffy
who went on to Hollywood and
was in several pictures including
Tale of the Lonesome Pine with
Fred MacMurray. Another uncle
was Walter Orvedahl who was an
early pioneer with computers at
Los Alamos National Laboratory
and encouraged Roger to attend
college. All of them had a tie to
Faith at one time.
Roger was known widely for
his fairness and trustworthiness
in all business matters. Roger as
very humble and non-pretentious
and accepting of everyone. He
loved to spend time with family
and would never miss a chance to
play a few hands of Whist.
Roger was preceded in death
by parents Nels and Elbjorg and
brothers Neil and Andrew all
buried at the Faith Cemetery.
Survived by wife of 59 years, Esther and daughters Denise
(Craig), Dorene (Dirk) and Diane
(Scott) and sons Daryl, Duane
(Jenny) and Doug (Jennifer)
along with 14 grandchildren.

email us at faithind@faithsd.com

Faith Community Health Center

Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday 8 am 12 pm
and 1 5 PM

Verna Schad, CNP

Darci Harper, CNP
For appointments call:
605-967-2644 or
1-800-584-7668

December 25, 2013 The Faith Independent

Herd growth due to better prices

On the production side of the
beef industry, the focus has become whether the nation's beef
cow herd will begin to grow and
eventually result in more beef
production, said Darrell R. Mark,
Adjunct Professor of Economics at
South Dakota State University.
"On the demand side of the industry, such growth could eventually mean an increase in beef
consumption. However, even if
beef cow numbers are modestly
higher at the beginning of 2014, it
will likely be 2016 before beef production, and therefore beef consumption, begins to increase,"
Mark explained.
In fact, Mark said beef consumption is forecasted to decline
about 5 percent in 2014 to about
53 pounds per person (retail
weight equivalent). In 2015, beef
consumption could drop to 52
pounds per person.
The reason beef consumption
is declining, Mark said, is because
beef production has decreased as
cattle feed costs have increased
dramatically in recent years. As a
result, the reduced quantities of
beef available have translated
into record beef prices this year.
From January through October,
the price of all fresh retail beef
averaged $4.93 per pound.
"That's up 5.3 percent compared to the same time period in
2012. In October, the price of all
fresh beef set a new record high
at $4.98 per pound. Such higher
prices, driven by smaller quantities, have many wondering
whether consumers will be will-

ing and able to continuously pay

more for beef," he said.
Mark said consumer demand a
valid concern - one that is difficult
to project for future years because
it involves forecasting changing
consumer tastes and preferences.
However, available information
about beef demand thus far in
2013 - while beef prices were continuously setting new record
highs - Mark said would suggest
that beef demand has been better
than would have been expected.
Consider these facts
The demand for all fresh beef
for the first three quarters of 2013
was about 3% higher than the
same time period in 2012. That's
based on a demand index that
considers both quantities demanded and prices. In Econ 101
terms, it represents an outward
shift in the demand curve for
beef.
The National Restaurant Association reports that its Restaurant Performance Index (RPI)
rose to a four-month high in October 2013. While this considers
more than beef sales, dining out
accounts for 40-50% of consumer
beef purchases in the U.S. The
RPI was 100.9 in October, which
indicates slight expansion in the
industry. Overall, the restaurant
industry appears to be cautiously
optimistic about future sales.
Beef and veal exports were
5.4% higher in October 2013 compared to a year ago. In fact, for
the first ten months of 2013, beef
exports totaled 2.14 billion
pounds, an increase of 4% com-

pared to January-October 2012.

Beef exports to Japan continue
higher, with October 2013 posting
a 42% increase over a year ago.
Year-to-date, beef exports to
Japan are 47% higher than a year
Beef exports to Hong
ago.
Kong and China (Taiwan) continue strong as well. For the yearto-date, beef exports to Taiwan
have doubled relative to a year
ago, while Hong Kong's imports of
U.S. beef are up 67%. Beef exports to Canada and Mexico, historically among the U.S.'s largest
beef export destinations, are 5-6%
higher so far in 2013. While many
of the U.S.'s beef customers have
increased beef purchases this
year, exports to South Korea,
Vietnam, and other countries
have declined this year. Russia
continues to import no U.S. beef.
"A number of factors will determine the demand for beef in the
year to come, including consumer
tastes and preferences, consumer
disposable income, prices of competing meats, general economic
conditions in the U.S. and around
the globe, and foreign exchange
rates," Mark said.
While these are not an inclusive list, Mark said most of these
factors have created a bit of a
headwind for beef demand in the
last year.
"So, given the strength of domestic beef demand at retail and
good export market sales in this
last year's challenging market environment, there is reason to be
optimistic about beef demand in
the year to come," he said.

USDA/Farm Service Agency News

USDA/Farm
Service Agency NEWS
The Dewey, Meade, Perkins &
Ziebach County FSA offices would
like to keep you informed of the
following items important to
USDA programs. If you have any
questions please contact the
Dewey County office at 865-3522
ext 2, Meade County at 347-4952
ext 2, Perkins at 244-5222 ext 2
or Ziebach County at 365-5179
ext 2.
BEGINNING FARMER
LOANS
FSA assists beginning farmers
to finance agricultural enterprises. Under these designated
farm loan programs, FSA can provide financing to eligible applicants through either direct or
guaranteed loans. FSA defines a
beginning farmer as a person
who:
Has operated a farm for not
more than 10 years
Will materially and substantially participate in the operation
of the farm

Agrees to participate in a
loan assessment, borrower training and financial management
program sponsored by FSA
Does not own a farm in excess of 30 percent of the countys
median size.
Additional program information, loan applications, and other
materials are available at your
local USDA Service Center. You
may also visit www.fsa.usda.gov.
LOANS FOR THE SOCIALLY
DISADVANTAGED
FSA has a number of loan programs available to assist applicants to begin or continue in
agriculture production. Loans are
available for operating type loans
and/or purchase or improve farms
or ranches.
While all qualified producers
are eligible to apply for these loan
programs, the FSA has provided
priority funding for members of
socially disadvantaged applicants.
A socially disadvantaged applicant is one of a group whose mem-

bers have been subjected to

racial, ethnic or gender prejudice
because of his or her identity as
members of the group without regard to his or her individual qualities.
For purposes of this program,
socially disadvantaged groups are
women, African Americans,
American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
FSA loans are only available to
applicants who meet all the eligibility requirements and are unable to obtain the needed credit
elsewhere.
USDA is an equal opportunity
provider, employer and lender.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, Office
of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington,
DC 20250-9410, or call (866) 6329992 or (toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (local or
Federal relay), (866) 377-8642
(/relay voice users).

Page 3

Sherry Palmer, Micki Haines and Morris Gustafsson

would like to thank the First National Bank in Philip, all
of our families, friends and employees at the Faith
Branch for such a terrific retirement day, cards, gifts
and party. It was very special and we shall remember it
always. The Faith Community and its people are truly
one of a kind. We have been blessed to have had the
privilege to serve you over the years!
THANK YOU!
Sherry Palmer, Micki Haines
and Morris Gustafson

Page 4 December 25, 2013 The Faith Independent

Grand River Roundup

By Betty Olson

Winter officially arrived Saturday

and it sure feels like it. It was 17 degrees below Friday morning, zero
on Saturday morning with snow, and
5 below Sunday morning. Lets
hope winter doesnt bring us the
same kind of nasty weather we had
this fall!
I drove to Pierre Sunday afternoon after the Christmas program
and pot blessing dinner at Slim
Buttes Lutheran for what we thought
was going to be the last Executive
Board meeting on Monday. After
dealing with a full agenda and the
search for a new director for the
Legislative Research Council, we
decided to meet again January
13th, the day before the start of the
2014 session.
While I was in Pierre I got an
emergency dispatch message on
my cell phone about someone injured by a cow just north of our
ranch. Driving four hours to get to
the scene of the accident wasnt
possible, so I had to wait to get
home to find out that Kenny Kvanvig
was helping at Valloffs when a cow
took him and smashed him up pretty
bad. Kenny is in the Hettinger hospital with eight busted ribs and a
punctured lung, but thankfully he is
improving. Please keep him in your
prayers.
Jim and Kent Wilkinson came to
help Reub, Casey and Taz set
rafters on the new shed on Monday
and Tuesday. They had a couple
beautiful days to work outside and
they got all the rafters up.
Tuesday I drove to Spearfish for
the directors meeting at the High
Plains Western Heritage Center.
One of the volunteers at the Heritage Center is a rock hound, so I
took a couple rocks and three fossils
along to see if Dave could identify
them for me. The two rocks from
Kenny and Mindy Messers pasture
are petrified wood covered with calcite and quartz. The fossils were
some that my father had found back
in the 1950s when he was working
on his uranium claims in the Slim
Buttes. One fossil was a complete
clam encased in rock that formed
around it and protected it from the
elements. The second fossil was a
dinosaur vertebra that Heritage director John Nelson, a chiropractor
from Spearfish, diagnosed as having scoliosis, and the third fossil is a
huge tooth from a mammoth! Next
meeting I plan to take down the ancient buffalo skull Casey dug out of
a side hill when he was spraying
weeds to see if David can give me
an idea of how old it is.
It was almost 50 degrees on
Wednesday, so Reub, Casey and
Taz got a bunch of the sheeting put
on before it got too cold to work outside. Wednesday evening we all
went to Buffalo to watch Bryce and
the rest of the Harding County

drama class perform Parents Just

Dont Understand. There are some
really good actors and actresses in
that class. Good job kids!
Alvin Heupel, 76, passed away at
the Western Horizons Care Center
in Hettinger on December 14. His
funeral was Friday at the United
Methodist Church in Hettinger. Alvin
was the oldest of 13 children and
grew up on the farm southwest of
Bison where I attended school with
several of his siblings. His family
has our sympathy.
We have a lot of fans of Duck Dynasty in this neighborhood and they
are pretty upset with A&E kicking
Phil Robertson off the show for what
they considered to be his politically
incorrect Christian views of sin and
for paraphrasing quotes from the
Bible. The PC crowd is all for tolerance and freedom of speech, unless
they happen to disagree with you!
It was refreshing to hear several
of the employees at WalMart wish
their customers Merry Christmas the
last time I shopped there. Im sick of
hearing Happy Holidays at Christmas time. To avoid the risk of offending folks who dont agree with
me, Ill leave you with this:
For my Politically Correct liberal
friends: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, our best
wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-

stress, non-addictive, gender- neutral celebration of the winter solstice

holiday, practiced within the most
enjoyable traditions of the religious
persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular
persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice
religious or secular traditions at all.
We also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and
medically uncomplicated recognition
of the generally accepted calendar
year 2014, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of
other cultures whose contributions
to society have helped make America great. Not to imply that America
is necessarily greater than any other
country nor the only America in the
Western Hemisphere. And without
regard to the race, creed, color, age,
physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishes.
By accepting these greetings you
are accepting these terms. This
greeting is subject to clarification or
withdrawal. It is freely transferable
with no alteration to the original
greeting. It implies no promise by
the wisher to actually implement any
of the wishes for her/himself or others, and is void where prohibited by
law and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish is
warranted to perform as expected

Having the opportunity to work in a community

like this one is a blessing! I just wanted to say
thank you for giving me the opportunity and for doing business
at the pharmacy while I was there! Ive decided to go back to
pharmacy school and continue my education! My last day
at Vilas was, Friday, December 20th. I will miss everyone!
You have made my job here very enjoyable and given me
an unforgettable experience! Thank you for that!
Sincerely Grace Haines

within the usual application of good

tidings for a period of one year or
until the issuance of a subsequent
holiday greeting, whichever comes
first, and warranty is limited to re-

placement of this wish or issuance

of a new wish at the sole discretion
of the wisher.
And to all my other friends: Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Miss Huber and Miss Mielke is just one of many that decorated for
the season.

Keep up with your city, school,

and county Read the Legals

T he Bett er Choice
Pr airie Oasis Mall
PH: 605-967-2622 Fait h, SD

Bakery is featuring
4 count long johns

Deli Will gladly make you a

taco dip tray for your party
needs
Call Diane at Lynn's Produce
to make your Vegetable trays
for New years
Available in 3 sizes
Call 967-2622

December 25, 2013 The Faith Independent

Beef Days 2014 is set

for Buffalo January 10

email us at
faithind@faithsd.com

SD Secretary of Ag Lucas Lentsch will be in

town to address the crowd

Legal Advertising

The Harding County Stockgrowers and SDSU Extension annual Beef Day is set for 2014.
The event will take place 1 p.m.
on January 10 in Buffalo at the
Harding County Recreation Center.
The Beef Day program is held
every year in Buffalo presenting
information to help producers
along with other individuals involved with the livestock industry.
Speakers for the afternoon program include Dr. Robbi Pritchard
and Dr. Connee Quinn, both will
share how management decisions
affect the bottom line when it
comes to health and productivity
of the animal. Dr. Pritchard, a
Distinguished Professor at SDSU
is well known in the livestock industry focusing his efforts on ruminant
nutrition
and
management. Dr. Quinn has been
recognized in the livestock industry for several years, she ranches
with her husband on the SD/NE
state line. Chad Nelson, a Harding County native will share what
you should know about livestock
insurance. Lessons were learned
from the October 2013 that not all

livestock insurance policies are

the same. The afternoon will also
include Secretary of Ag Lucas
Lentsch addressing the crowd.
Joining Secretary Lentsch will be
Deputy Secretary, Trudy Wastweet.
The SD Stockgrowers are invited to visit with the crowd at
4:30. Harding County Stockgrowers Annual Meeting at 5:00
PM, social, supper and evening
entertainment will follow the Annual Meeting beginning at 5:30.
The entertainer will be Gordy
Pratt. Gordy, the original Fabulous ONE GUY is a fast paced,
one-man musical comedy show.
Gordys humorous outlook on live
is hysterical! There is an admission charge to the supper and entertainment will be a charge per
person; contact Pioneer Bank and
Trust to reserve your spot. Mark
your calendar and please reserve
your seat by Friday, January 3.
For answers to questions on
the event, call Robin Salverson,
the SDSU Extension Cow/Calf
Field Specialist at 605-374-4177.

Page 5

Friday noon before

Wed. publication
The Faith Independent

Subscribe
The Faith
Independent

In Town & Dupree:

$34.00 + local tax
In County: $34.00 +
local tax
Out of County:
$39.00 + local tax
Out of State $39.00

Website Subscription: $34

PO Box 38
Faith, SD 57626

T he Better Choice
Pr airie Oasis Mall
PH: 605-967-2622 Faith, S D

Thank you for your

business in 2013
Vilas Pharmacies &
Healthcare Stores
All your hometown needs!
Call Today 605-967-2123
or Fax 605-967-2910

Bakery is featuring
4 count long johns

Deli Will gladly make you a

taco dip tray for your party
needs
Call Diane at Lynn's Produce
to make your Vegetable trays
for New years
Available in 3 sizes
Call 967-2622

Page 6 December 25, 2013 The Faith Independent

Cull cows, marketing,

seasonal prices and profit

Every six months the Round Committee consisting of Grand Electric

members, meets via a conference call to submit names of individuals
who have suffered a hardship or medical set back. Every penny donated comes from Grand Electric members rounding up their monthly
electric bills to the nearest dollar. Since the programs implementation in 1998 $44,200 has been given to members. Committee members are: Michelle Ploog-Boyles, Shadehill; Donna Cammack,
Stoneville; Denise Kalisiak, Ludlow; Sarah Juergens, Bison and Julie
Foster, Meadow.
Courtesy photo

Every best management practices book related to beef cattle

production calls for pregnancy
checking the herd to identify open
cows as early in the season as
possible, said South Dakota State
University Extension livestock
business management field specialist, Heather Gessner.
"Open cows in the herd have a
negative impact on profit as they
are consuming expensive inputs
such as feed, animal unit month,
and labor without contributing
back to the operation. The reasons cows do not breed back are
many and varied and something
cattle producers need to be monitoring," Gessner said.
Many times cows are not identified as open until late fall/early
winter as this is when cows are
typically brought in off summer
grazing areas and calves are
weaned, explained Gessner.
"A downside with this plan is
that most other cattle producers
are working on the same time
table, and thus many open cows
hit the market at the same time,
resulting in a seasonal price decline during the fall," she said.
The national average cutter
cow price ranged from $77-78 per
hundredweight for the first three
quarters of 2013, with projections
for the fourth quarter at $78-80
per hundredweight and for the
first quarter of 2014 at $79-83 per
hundredweight according to the
Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook November 2013.
"This increase in price projec-

tions may be an indicator for producers to hold on to open cows

until after the first of the new
year," Gessner said.
Some reasons to consider this
option include: the potential to
add weight to an animal that may
have come off grass in poor body
condition. Adding pounds will increase the total weight available
for sale and will also increase the
white fat on the carcass.
Current signs are pointing towards a decline in cow slaughter
numbers and the number of
heifers destined for feedlots. With
fewer cows and heifers entering
the supply chain, beef production
will be reduced. Supplies of lean
ground beef used in many processing plants will face the
biggest shortage as cow slaughter
numbers decline. This shortage of
supply will pressure prices to remain at or above current levels.
Young cows that are open are
candidates to be re-exposed for
fall calves. Bred female prices
have increased in the last few
months. Marketing a group of
young cows bred for fall calves
may well be a profitable venture.
"Both adding weight and increased value are ways to bring
additional profit to the operation.
However, added weight and days
on feed are not free. If you have a
relatively inexpensive feed resource available, such as corn
stalk grazing, low test weight
corn, or low cost forages, there
may be opportunity for increased
profits," she said.

While there is added profit potential for feeding cull cows, Gessner explained that the margin is
tight and even small increases in
feed costs or decreases in the
market price will reduce that
profit potential. Because there
are no price risk management
tools available for cows, Gessner
said completing an enterprise
budget is the best tool to analyze
the profit potential.
Current feed supply inventory
must be taken into consideration.
"Feedstuff needs for the remaining cow herd should be analyzed carefully to ensure the main
herd can be appropriately fed
throughout the winter and
spring. If feed inventories are not
large enough to get through extreme cold snaps or an extended
spring feeding period from a delayed spring turnout, selling open
cows may be a better option, unless the added return from retaining the cows is sufficient to make
up for any feed shortage," Gessner said.
Producers who are optimistic
about heifer retention and herd
expansion/rebuilding will want to
watch the cow market closely to
analyze the size of beef production changes during the fourth
quarter of 2013.
"Timing cull cow marketing decisions based on the seasonal cull
cow prices and the potential for
cull cow price increases after analyzing feed rations and costs
could add profits this year," she
said.

Place a Classified Ad...

The Faith Independent
967-2160/email: faithind@faithsd.com

December 25, 2013 The Faith Independent Page

Place a Classified Ad...

The Faith Independent

email us at
faithind@faithsd.com

967-2160/email: faithind@faithsd.com

Hope you have a

happy &
prosperous new
year
The Plains
Insurance Agency,
LLC
Jim, Jami, Dalton, Shali
& Katie

Happy New Years

From The Faith
Independent
Faith, SD

M & D Food Shop

On The Corner of
Hwy. 212 & Main St.
Faith, SD
PH: 967-2139
FAITH SCHOOL
Education is Our
#1 Goal
967-2152
Brandace Dietterle

Dr. of Chiropractic
Alternative Healthcare Clinic

In IMAGINE & MORE

Every Monday
Prairie Oasis Mall
Faith, SD
PH: 605-415-5935

Page 8

The Faith Independent December 25, 2013

Subscribe
The Faith
Independent

In Town & Dupree

$34.00 + local tax
In County
$34.00 + local tax
Out of County
$39.00 + local tax
Out of State $39.00
PO Box 38 Faith, SD 57626
Ph: 605-967-2161
FAX 605-967-2160

"
"

"

December 25, 2013 The Faith Independent

& #
# & " % !(
!"
$!
$ #(
#
&
"
( &( !
( $# #
(
$"# !" & %
!%
# " !%

MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD

Notify The Faith

Independent of your
change of address before
moving or as quickly as
possible, so as not to
miss a single issue.

2013 FORD EDGE: SEL Pkg., program car, AWD, 19,000 miles, great
buy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,995

2008 GMC YUKON DENALLI: All

the options, DVD, nav., sunroof,
buckets & more, good trade-in!
$4,000 under book . . . . . . $26,495

2013 ESCAPE SEL: Ecoboost, 4x4,

heated leather, sunroof & more,
16,500 miles . . . . . . . . . . $27,995

2004 EXPEDITION 4X4 XLT: Like

new tires, ready to go . . . . . $7,895

PICKUPS 4x4s 4x2s

2011 RANGER SUPERCAB: 4 door,

XLT, 4x4, like new, 15,000 miles,
well equipped . . . . . . . . . . $22,995

2009 F-150 SUPER CREW XLT:

102,000 miles . . . . . . . . . $18,495

2010 F-350 CREW CAB LARIAT

4X4: FX4 pkg., V-10, shortbox, boxliner, heated seats, camera, 31,000
miles .................................$34,995

2008 F-250 CREW CAB SHORTBOX: 72K miles, XLT, 4x4, diesel,
trailer tow pkg., clean. . . . $26,495

1996 CHEVY SUBURBAN: 3/4 ton,

4x4, very usable . . . . . . . . . $3,995

2012 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4:

Nice, one owner trade-in, well
equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,995

Mid-Sized & Family-Sizes Cars

2010 F-150 SUPER CREW 4X4:

Lariat, heated & cooled leather, box
cover & lots more, 34,000 miles,
town pickup, just in ..........$32,995
2010 F-350 SUPERCAB 4X4: Long
box, V-10, 6 speed, XLT, 67,000
miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,995

2013 LINCOLN MKS: Ecoboost, all

wheel drive, 16,000 miles, most all
the extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,495

2005 FORD RANGER EDGE:

Supercab, 4x4, 5 speed, 4.0 V-6
engine, well equipped, 111,000
miles. Just traded.
One owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,995

2012 FORD FOCUS: 5 door hatchback, well equipped, 40,000 mile

economy rig ......................$13,495

2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT: 26,000

miles, very well equipped ..$15,995
2009 FORD TAURUS LIMITED:
Sunroof, heated leather, 60,000
miles, call on this one! ......$16,250

2008 SUPERCAB 4X4 XLT: Well

equipped trade, 93,000 miles, way
under book. . . . . . . . . . . . $15,995

2005 DODGE DAKOTA: 4x4, V-8,

SLT pkg., quad cab & more $8,995

2012 TAURUS LIMITED: Loaded

with options, very nice 20,000-mile
program car ......................$20,695

2013 F-150s & F-350s

Nice Rebates & Discounts!

F-150 4x4 Super Crew, XLT, longbox, 5.0 engine ~ Black

F-150 4x4 Super Crew, Lariat, shortbox, Ecoboost ~ Blue
F-350 4x4 Crew Cab, XLT, shortbox, 6.7 diesel ~ Blue
NEW F-150 4x4 Super Crew, Lariat, Ecoboost ~ White

2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR: Signature Series, very good, comfortable

car, 143,000 easy miles, $1,500
under book ...........................6,495
2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR: Signature, 170,000 easy miles, well cared
for car.................................$5,995
2003 FORD TAURUS SES: Sunroof,
power seat, good tires, 119K easy
miles...................................$4,995

2010 GRAND MARQUIS LS: Ultimate pkg., good full sized car,
63,000 miles .....................$14,995

18 FT. CAR TRAILER

Dovetail Tandem, 3500 lb.
Axles $2,895

Stop in & take a

test drive!
MURDO FORD 669-2391

TRAILERS

New DCT 20 ft. Car Hauler: Tandem 3500 lb. axles ...$3,695
2005 Trailer:
2 place snowmobile, drive-on, drive-off ....................$1,995

(605) 669-2784 EVENINGS: 669-2881 669-2918 Murdo, SD

Terry Van Dam: 669-2918 Jim Butt: 669-2881 Travis Van Dam: 406/239-8020

TOLL-FREE: 1-800-658-5585 www.murdo-ford.com

MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD

Moving?

SUVs & Vans

MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD

MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD MURDO FORD

email us at:
faithind@faithsd.com

"
& "#
! " # #%
!
& # !
!
$
$
#"
$ !
$ '

Page 9

Page 10

The Faith Independent December 25, 2013

MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF
EDUCATION
FAITH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 46-2
MEADE COUNTY,
SOUTH DAKOTA
The Board of Education of the Faith
School District 46-2 met in regular session on Wednesday, December 11, 2013
with Chairwoman Johnson calling the
meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Bret Hanson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present: Hanson, Johnson,
Vance, Vig and Welter.
Motion by Vance, 2nd by Welter to
approve the amended agenda. Motion
carried.
Motion by Welter, 2nd by Hanson to
approve the following financial statements and claims:
Faith Imprest Fund: beginning balance 4,126.46; receipts student
meals 2,805.90, milk 241.15, adult
meals 743.85, from district 2,935.44;
expenses volleyball 935.00, supplies 27.96, to district 7,061.90; ending balance 2,797.94.
Trust & Agency: beginning balance 37,457.66, receipts 2,944.99, expenses 1,657.32, ending balance
38,745.33.
The district financial statements:
beginning balance 1,078,309.22; receipts ad valorem taxes 239,194.85;
prior years taxes 816.27; penalties and
interest on tax 1,091.54; interest
earned 229.81; admissions 3,931.00;
donations
and
contributions

11,4989.41; other revenue 555.35; intermediate sources 2,104.29; state

sources 72,133.00; federal sources
12,780.00; hot lunch 8.089.90; other
sources - 12,004.51; reimbursements
559.00. Total receipts 364,987.93,
total expenses 153,307.70; ending
balance 1,289,989.45.
Certified salaries 44,140.98, noncertified salaries 12,980.17, FIT
5,316.94; FICA 12,563.78; SDRS
9,791.74; SDRS Supplemental 500.00;
Aspire Financial (annuities) 390.00;
First National Bank in Faith 1,435.25;
Horace Mann (403(b)) 2,025.00;
BOARD: B. Hanson 64.64; S.
Johnson 64.64; B. Simonson 32.32;
M. Vig 32.32; N. Welter 64.64;
EXTRACURRICULAR: B. Berglund
(Head FB) 2,266.27, C. Haines (Assistant FB);
SUBS: R. Gabriel (64.64; L. Halligan 161.61; S. Gann 64.64; D.
Kelly 138.52; C. Olson 64.64; T.
Olson 129.29; A. Wicks 69.26;
CLAIMS: ASBSD (fees) 425.00;
AFLAC (ins) 736.45; Ameritas Life Ins.
(dental) 1,060.44; A. Schauer (supp)
59.00; City of Faith (util) 3,027.56;
Dakota Business Center (mtnce)
599.62; Daktronics (mtnce) 1,521.10;
Faith Imprest Fund (officials, supp,
comm.) 992.96; Faith Independent
(comm.) 222.64; Faith Lumber (mtnce,
supp) 332.93; Farmers Union Oil
(gas) 132.63; Follett Educational Service (software) 1,000.00; G&R Controls
(mtnce) 546.43; Governors Inn
(travel) 150.00; Grand Electric (util)
113.17; Hands on Health (PT)
1,556.55; Harmon Law Office (fees)
60.00; Hartford Steam Boiler (mtnce)
45.00; Hauff Mid-America (supp)
526.20; Heartland Paper Co. (supp)
203.18; Heartland Waste Management
(util) 60.00; Horace Mann Ins (auto
ins) 504.02; L. Meilke (fees, travel)
276.74; Legal Shield (ins) 149.45;
M&B Cleaning (custodial) 5,000.00;
M&D Food Shop (travel) 683.12; Reliable Office Products (supp) 55.46;

Round Up Building Center (mtnce)

429.24; SDSDBF (ins) 6,368.78; Servall Uniform (mtnce) 502.18;
Transamerica (ins) 20.41; Universal
Athletic (supp) 1,006.65; Visa (supp)
652.74; total General Fund
29,019.65.
Capital Outlay: Chapmans Electronic (cameras) 958.68; City of Faith
18.083.33; Wells Fargo Financial
(lease) 265.00; total Capital Outlay
1,223.68.
Special Education: AFLAC (ins)
194.38; Ameritas Life Ins (dental ins)
129.56; Childrens Therapy Services
1,197.70; Legal Shield (ins) 26.90;
SDSDBF (ins) 1,118.44; Visa (supp)
50.05; total Special Ed 2,717.03;
Capital Projects: Trust &Agency
(FS equipment) 3,882.88; total Capital Projects 3,882.88;
Food Service:
AFLAC (ins)
100.10; Ameritas Life Ins (dental)
129.56; Bernard Foods (food) 433.80;
CWD (food) 499.41; Governors Inn
(travel) 140.00; M. Mooney (fees)
700.00; SDSDBF (ins) 6.00; Swisher
Hygiene (supp) 455.00; Sysco ND
(food) 747.86; US Foodservice (food)
367.72; total Food Service 3,579.45.
Total claims all funds 58,506.02. Motion carried.
Motion by Vance, 2nd by Welter to
approve the minutes of the November
13, 2013 as presented and the November 20, 2013 amended minutes. Motion
carried.
Elizabeth Johnson presented her
piece she presented at the state Oral
Intep contest.
No citizens were present to address
the board.
Mr. Daughters gave the superintendents report. G&R Controls continues to
work with us on the HVAC unit in the
English room. The waiver for our elementary music program was approved
by the state DOE. A big Thank You
goes out to Deb Gropper and Amy Ulrich
for submitting our school into a Labels
for Education contest. We were the
Grand Prize winners of 5 Apple iPads
and $500 of iTunes cards. The Faith Education Foundation approved the purchasing of the new kitchen equipment
and it will be shipped in early January.
The Governor indicated a 3% increase
to education in his annual budget address. This would raise the amount to
$4,764 per student. NWAS is pursuing a
CTE grant through the SD Department
of Education to bolster regional implementations of rigorous, highly-quality
CTE programs. Mr. Daughters took part
in a phone interview with a group gathering information from school leaders
serving multiple roles in small rural districts. The information they gather will be
used to help public universities design a
new principal preparation program.
Mr. Kraemer gave the elementary
principals report. Mr. Kraemer and Amie
Schauer will begin work on the Extraordinary Cost Fund application when it becomes available in the spring. The
Special Education December Child
Count has been taken and will be verified by December 15th. The Junior High
students will be participating in two service projects which will take place on December 18th in exchange for a free-will
donation. The funds raised will be contributed to the Ranchers Relief Fund.
The Junior High will also donate money
instead of doing a gift exchange at
school. The money collected will be contributed to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.
Noma Welter gave the Library board
report. The Book Fair has come to a
close with the library receiving $600.00
in free books. Family Event Night resulted in 100 people in attendance and
$500 in sales. The library Christmas celebration will be held December 18th. No
word has been received on the outcome
of the Broadband Opportunity.
Scott Vance gave a NWAS update.

LEGALS Legal Newspaper for the City of Faith Faith School District 46-2 Meade County

NWAS has applied for a grant from the

SD Dept of Education to help remodel
some of the units and replace others.
NWAS is in the process of conducting a
Director search to replace out-going Cris
Owen. Agar-Blunt-Oneida has asked for
another year membership. Bison has
shown interest in becoming a full member again. The winter move schedule
was discussed.
Noma Welter shared a facilities committee report. The facilities committee
met and had a conference call with
Broze Engineering to verify the height of
the walls. They are waiting to her from
FEMA on the progress of the Safe
Room.
Bret Hanson gave an update on the
Delegate Assembly held in Pierre on November 22nd. Items discussed were the
Extended School Year, Capital Outlay
flexibility, a mandatory 2% increase in
the index factor, Common Core, and
Gross Receipts taxes.
Discussion was held on the presentation that was given at the General
Board Governance workshop. It was the
consensus of the board that the workshops are very worthwhile.
Scott Vance and Bret Hanson are in
the process of searching for a new
school vehicle. The tires need to be replaced on the white suburban. The value
of the old yellow bus is worth more to us
than to sell.
The policy committee will meet to discuss board goals.
Motion by Welter, 2nd by Vig to cast
a ballot for Orson Ward for a position on
the ASBSD Board of Directors. Motion
carried.
Motion by Welter, 2nd by Vig to go
into executive session at 8:33 to discuss
personnel.
Chairwoman Johnson declared the
board out of executive session at 8:35
pm.
Motion by Hanson, 2nd by Welter to
adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
_______________________________
Sharron Johnson, President
Board of Education
________________________________
Amie Schauer,
Business Manager
Published December 25, 2013 for a total
approximate cost of $78.94

NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
Public Notice is hereby given for an
application by Velocitel, Inc. as Agent for
AT&T Mobility for a cell phone tower to
be built in the N/2 less ROW of Section
11, Township 12 North, Range 13 West.
Said property is owned by Duane Wood.
Said public hearing will be January 8th,
2014 at 1:00 p.m. MST, at the Meade
County Courthouse located at 1300
Sherman Street, Sturgis, SD 57785.
Notice is further given that any person, persons or their attorney, may appear at said public hearing and present
objections, if any objections there be,
concerns and input on the same.
Please contact Cole Schantz, Velocitel, Inc. @ 952.944.1858 ext. 146 or at
email address c.schantz@velocitel .com
with any questions or concerns prior to
the hearing.
Published December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014 for a total approximate cost
of $17.53

FOR SALE BY
SEALED BID
CITY OF
FAITH SURPLUS
PROPERTY
The City of Faith, South Dakota is offering the following surplus property for
sale by sealed bid. Please contact the
City Office at 967-2261 for further information or to make arrangements to view
the property.
Description of Property, Appraised
Value
Shelves
$90
Sealed bids will be accepted at the
City of Faith Finance Office, PO Box
368, Faith, SD 57626-0368, until 4:00
P.M. on December 30, 2013. All bids
must be clearly marked Sealed bid for
Shelves on the outside of the envelope.
Bids will be opened at the regular meeting of the Faith City Council on December 30, 2013, at 7:15 P.M.
The City of Faith reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids.
Published December 18 & 25, 2013 for
a total approximate cost of $16.88

FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. #39
First reading of Ordinance No. #39
Meade County's Surface Mining Ordinance will be held by the Board of
Meade County Commissioners on January 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners meeting room in the Erskine
Administrative Building, Sturgis, SD.
/s/ Lisa Schieffer, Meade County Auditor
Published December 25, 2013 & January 8, 2014 at the total approximate cost
of $9.09

NOTICE OF
HEARING ON
PETITION FOR
VACATION
OF SECTION LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
Petition has been received by the Meade
County Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to SDCL 31-3, requesting
that the following Section Line Right-ofWay be vacated:
The Section Line Right-of-Way common to Sections 8 and 17, Township 5
North, Range 5 East of the Black Hills
Meridian, Meade County, South Dakota,

abutting and adjoining the Southeast

Quarter of Section 8 and the Northeast
Quarter of Section 17.
The Meade County Board of County
Commissioners will conduct a public
hearing on the 8th day of January, 2014,
at the hour of 1:00 oclock P.M. at the
Commissioners Room in the Erskine Office Building, 1300 Sherman Street, Sturgis, South Dakota, and at this public
hearing, the Board of County Commissioners will determine whether the public
interest will be better served by such proposed vacation of the section line rightof-way in question.
At the public hearing, the Meade
County Board of County Commissioners
will hear and consider any testimony for
or against said Petition. If anyone is unable to be present at the hearing, written
comments concerning the proposed vacation may be delivered to the Meade
County Auditor at the Meade County
Courthouse at any time before the time
set for hearing, and those written comments will be read aloud at the hearing.
Dated this 3rd day of December,
2013.
BY THE ORDER OF THE MEADE
COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BY:_/s/ Lisa Schieffer
___________________
LISA SCHIEFFER
Meade County Auditor
Published Decemaber 25, 2013 and
January 8, 2014 at the total approximate
cost of $26.64

email us at
faithind@faithsd.com

Heartland
Waste
Management
will be picking
up garbage in
Faith
Wed., Dec. 25
& Wed., Jan.
1st

LEGALS Legal Newspaper for the City of Faith Faith School District 46-2 Meade County

December 25, 2013 The Faith Independent

Page 11

Legal Advertising
Friday noon before
Wed. publication
The Faith Independent

Moving?
Notify The Faith
Independent of your
change of address before
moving or as quickly as
possible, so as not to
miss a single issue.

Subscribe
The Faith
Independent

In Town & Dupree

$34.00 + local tax
In County
$34.00 + local tax
Out of County
$39.00 + local tax
Out of State $39.00
PO Box 38 Faith, SD 57626
Ph: 605-967-2161
FAX 605-967-2160

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Dr. Jason M. Hafner
Dr. David J. Prosser
OPTOMETRISTS
Faith Clinic
1ST3RD WEDNESDAYS
OF THE MONTH
PH: 967-2644
1-800-648-0760
910 Harmon St

Bogue & Bogue

Law oFFiCeS
Eric Bogue
Cheryl Laurenz Bogue
416 S Main St., Faith, SD
967-2529 or 365-5171
H&H RepairJade Hlavka
3 mi. W & 3 mi. N of Howes, SD
Equip. Repair/Maintenance Hydraulics - A/C - Tires
Car & Light Truck Tires
Shop: 605-985-5007
Cell: 605-441-1168
Certified Diesel Tech
hhrepair@gwtc.net

J-1
Cakes

Available for all

occasions

Birthdays
Graduations
Anniversary - Weddings
Call Diane Fees

605-748-2210 or 2244
Ravellette Publ. Inc.
We offer a complete commercial
printing service ...
Business Cards Letterheads
Envelopes Brochures
Office Forms And More!
The Faith Independent
PH: (605) 967-2161 OR
FAX: 967-2160
e-mail: faithind@faithsd.com

WEST RIVER CABLE

TELEVISION
Serving the town of
Faith, SD
1-888-411-5651
Bison, SD

Dustys Tire Service

PH: 605-490-8007 Faith, SD
Have truck will travel
For all your on-farm tractor, truck &
machinery tire repairs call Dusty.
Leave a message if no answer

Call anytime 7 days a week!!

I have tubes & most common
tires on hand & can order in any
tire of your choice.

For all your Real Estate Needs

call Kevin Jensen
381-4272
Black Hills land, homes and businesses.
With values and honesty born and bred in Faith,
trust Kevin Jensen to help you
solve your real estate questions.

Kevin Jensen your friend

in real estate
Exit Realty, Rapid City
Ravellette Publ. Inc.
We offer a complete commercial
printing service ...
Business Cards Letterheads
Envelopes Brochures
Office Forms And More!
The Faith Independent
PH: (605) 967-2161 OR
FAX: 967-2160
e-mail: faithind@faithsd.com

Ravellette Publ. Inc.

RYAN SEAGER
We offer a complete commercial
Cell: (605) 441-7465
printing service ...
Fax: (605) 859-2766
ryanseager@hotmail.com
Business Cards Letterheads
Envelopes Brochures
PHILIP MOTOR, INC.
Office Forms And More!
The Faith Independent
Bus. (605) 859-2585 or 1-800-859-5557
PH: (605) 967-2161 OR
101 W. Oak St., PO Box 816
Philip, SD 57567-0816
FAX: 967-2160
Chrysler
Dodge Ram Ford-Lincoln
e-mail: faithind@faithsd.com

Faith Community Dr. Brandace Dietterle

DC Chiropractor
Health Service
HOURS Mon.Fri.:
EVERY MONDAY
8 a.m.12; 1 -5 p.m.
Located in
605/967-2644
Prairie Oasis Mall,
After Hours
Faith, SD
Verna Schad: 964-6114 or
PH: 415-5935
605-365-6593 (cell)
Faith Veterinary
Service
(605) 967-2212
MondayFriday: 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 am-Noon
CLOSED: SUNDAYS
For the best in critter care!

Ravellette Publ. Inc.

We offer a complete commercial
printing service ...
Business Cards Letterheads
Envelopes Brochures
Office Forms And More!
The Faith Independent
PH: (605) 967-2161 OR
FAX: 967-2160
e-mail: faithind@faithsd.com

CLASSIFIEDS CALL 967-2161 Email: faithind@faithsd.com

CLASSIFIED ADS
CLASSIFIED RATE: $5.00 minimum for first 20 words; 10 each word after.
CARDS OF THANKS: Poems, Tributes, Etc. $5.00 minimum for first 20
words; 10 each word after. Each name and initial must be counted as one
word.
NOTE: $2.00 added charge for bookkeeping and billing on all charges.
Classified Display Rate.....................................................$4.70 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 an 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.

New Years Eve Dance

December 31, 9 PM1 AM
Featuring Caden Smiley
Faith VFW Post

The Faith Independent December 25, 2013

15 ACRES EAST ISABEL SD

w/16X80 1998 Trailer, 16x16
edition, 3 bed/2 bath, steel roof, 2
wells, barn, steel arena w/round
pen, 2 decks. 605-212-7702/605951-5651.

EMPLOYMENT

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE:
Countryside Apartments in Faith.
1 bedroom, carpeted throughout.
Laundry facilities available.
Handicap accessible. Rent based
on income. For information contact: MetroPlains management,
LLC 1-800-244-2826 or 1-605-3473077 Equal Opportunity Housing
F5-tfc

NORTHLAND AUTO, an aggressive,

growing auto dealership and service center which is seeking an AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNICIAN.
Experience and/or technical education preferred. Northland offers
competitive wage/benefit package.
Stop or call Dennis for more information. Northland Auto Center,
310 E. Hwy. 12, Webster, SD
57274, 605-345-6272, EOE.

PASTURE WATER LINES with

trencher and backhoe, Livestock
Water Systems. 10 1/2 miles south
of Maurine, 605-748-2473 Merle
Vig.
F2-tfc

SCRANTON EQUITY OF Scranton,

ND is seeking a qualified General
Manager. This is a BNSF grain
shuttle loading facility and full
service agronomy and energy operation with sales of $100 million
with three locations. Grain, agronomy, energy, and service as well as
financial and personal management experience required. Email:
larry.fuller@chsinc.com or fax
(888-653-5527) resume to: Larry
Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck
ND 58503.

$5.00 Cover Charge

Dupree Daycare, Inc. announces its 2014

Annual Meeting to be held at the
Dupree Daycare, Dupree, South Dakota, on
January 8, 2014, at 6:00 pm (MST).
Nominating petitions for election of
Directors may be obtained at the office by either
visiting or calling. Candidates and voters must be
members of Dupree Daycare. All members of
Dupree Daycare shall be eligible to vote in the
election for each Director to be elected.
Membership is open to parents of children at
Dupree Daycare and anyone living within a 50 mile
radius of Dupree Daycare upon payment of an
annual membership fee of $10.00.

FOR SALE

NOTICES

GUN SHOW: Dakota Territory

Gun Collectors Association Annual Winter BISMARCK Gun
Show. Saturday, January 18, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, January
19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. BISMARCK
CIVIC CENTER. Use South Entrance A. Roger Krumm 701-3367533 or 701-851-0129.
F15-4tc

email us at
faithind@faithsd.com

Home: (605) 837-2945

Cell: (605) 381-5568

Excavation work of
WBackhoe
ALL types!

WTrenching
WTire Tanks
WVacuum
Excavation
WCobett Waters
WDirectional
Boring

Brent Peters
Located in
Kadoka, SD

Page 12

REDFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT is

seeking candidates for Superintendent of Schools. Candidate
needs proper certification, strong
educational leadership with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Contact Dr. Randall
Royer rroyer@asbsd.org or 605773-2500. Closes January 29,
2014.
THE CITY OF ONIDA is seeking a
public works employee. Full Time,
with benefits.
Employment contingent upon pre-employment
physical. Call 605-258-2441.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: LPNs &
CNAs, top weekly pay, direct deposit, & flexible schedules. Take
control of your schedule with TriState Nursing. Apply online today.
www.tristatenursing.com 800-7271912.

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE:

1997 JD 8300 tractor, 6,000 hrs.
AND 1995 JD 7200 16-row, 30inch spacing planter w/starter fertilizer tanks. Call 605-280-4641,
Presho, SD.
LOG HOMES
DAKOTA LOG HOME Builders representing Golden Eagle Log Homes,
building in eastern, central, northwestern South & North Dakota.
Scott Connell, 605-530-2672, Craig
Connell, 605-264-5650, www.goldeneagleloghomes.com.
NOTICES
ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS
statewide for only $150.00. Put the
South Dakota Statewide Classifieds
Network to work for you today! (25
words for $150. Each additional
word $5.) Call this newspaper or
800-658-3697 for details.
OTR DRIVERS
DRIVERS WANTED: CDL, owner
operators, freight from Midwest up
to 48 states, home regularly, newer
equipment, Health, 401K, call
Randy, A&A Express, 800-6583549.
BIDS/PROPOSALS
CITY OF PLATTE is seeking proposals from qualified firms to assist
City with designing, engineering
and constructing new Aquatic Facility for community. Copy of request for proposals available by
contacting City of Platte, Shauna
Meyerink Finance Officer, 605-3373921. Proposals shall be returned
to City Office on or before February
3, 2014, at which time review
process will begin.
WANT TO BUY
JUNK 1 now paying cash for semis,
gravel trucks, farm trucks, road
graders,
caterpillars,
garbage
trucks and heavy equipment. Paying Cash, call Scott 605-202-0899.

Keep up with your city, school,

and county Read the Legals