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Number 13
Volume 108
March 27, 2014

SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1904

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Vocal festival brings area middle schoolers together

by Tami Jo Newbold-Flynn
Tuesday, March 18, students
grades fifth through eighth from
Stanley County, Kadoka, Lyman
County, White River, Wall, Philip
and Jones County gathered for the
40th annual Jones/Lyman vocal festival.
Singers started practicing about
1:00 p.m. They had three practice
sessions before they broke for supper, which the Jones County Parent
Teacher Organization prepared.
Students paid seven dollars for supper. Parents from Jones County
supplied snacks for all the children,
mainly in the form of baked goods.
Students wore normal clothes for
practice and then changed into nicer
clothes after supper. The singers
and directors then performed a concert for the public at 7:00 p.m.

Besides four of the schools that

performed spot light songs the students, as a whole group, sang I Can
Feel the Rhythm, Native American
Blessing, Witness, Follow Your
Dream, Carry the Light and The
Lord of the Dance.
The singers were accompanied by
Dianne Bork and their guest director was William Hoffman.
Hoffman said about the experience, Ive been directing for over
twenty years and this is truely the
most fun I have ever had. That is
due, in part, to the fact that many
times with this age of kids I spend
half my time dealing with discipline
and this time I actually got to teach
music. This was the most well behaved group of kids I have directed
and that is a testament to each of
their music directors.

Photos by Tami Jo Newbold-Flynn

Top: Jones County grades fifth through eighth that participated in the Jones/Lyman vocal festival.
Left: Lilli Moore and Emily Jacobs singing one of the songs during the performance.
Bottom: Middle schools from seven area school districts spent the better part of the day and into the
night preparing for the concent.

Coyote Call 4
Community 5

Above: Rose Comp, Murdos music director, introduces the next song.
Below: Guest director William Hoffman.

Health 6
Statewide 7
Rural 8 & 9
Public Notices
10 & 11

Legals
Notice of Job Openings
City of Murdo
***
Notice of Bids
Jones County Board of
Commissioners
***
Proceedings of Jones County
School District (2 meetings)
***
Proceedings of
Draper Town Board
***
Notice of Responsibility to
Control Noxious Weeds
and Declared Pests
***
Notice of Jones County Board
of Equalization
***
Proceedings of West River
Water Development District
***
Notice of Annual Meeting
Murdo Cemetery Association
***
Proceedings of Murdo
City Council including
2013 Annual Report
***

Next week:
Character Counts
***
Mighty Coyotes
***
Lawn Care tips
***

Is my seed still good Seed starting

Each spring Master Gardeners across South Dakota receive
phone calls from gardeners asking if their seed is still good.
Mary Roduner, South Dakota
State University Extension
Horticulture Field Specialist
says that in most cases, if the
seed was stored properly, it is
good to use.
Many seeds can be used for
several years if stored properly,
Roduner said.
To ensure your seed is viable,
Roduner encourages gardeners
to do a germination test. To do
this test, you will need paper
towels, plastic zip top bags and
a marker.
For each seed variety Roduner said to dampen one or
two sheets of paper towel.
Be sure it is just damp and
not wet, she said. If the towel
is too wet the seeds may mold
or rot before they have a chance
to germinate.
Put 10 to 20 seeds on the
towel and fold like an envelope
or roll and fold the sides over.
Put into the zip top bag, write
the variety on the outside of the
bag and place in a dark warm
place.
Germination times vary by
seed types. What you are looking for in this test is the root
emerging from the seed showing it is viable and will grow,
she said.
Roduner explains that this is
different from the seedling
emerging from the soil and
takes several days less. With
this in mind, she said to start
checking the seeds within two
days and after that every day.

Once the seeds begin to germinate, the majority will have

root emergence within a week.
Once the percentage of germinated seeds is figured, Roduner said gardeners can then
decide how many seeds they
will need to plant. For starting
seedlings indoors like cabbage,
broccoli, tomatoes and peppers,
etc. this may mean putting two
seeds in each cell and using a
small scissors to nip off any
extra plants. Beans, peas, corn
and other plants direct seeded
in the ground can be planted a
bit thicker than normal and
thin the extra seedlings as normally done.
To explain how well this
works, I personally have a large
amount of leftover cucumber
seed that had been purchased
in bulk for a project in 2006.
The storage history is spotty at
best with the seed being stored
at room temperature in a bag
for several years before being
stored properly starting about
year four. For the 2013 growing
season I did this germination
test on about 40 seeds. Every
seed germinated. This proved
the seed was still viable and
there was no need to spend
money on new seed, she explained.
To further explain how to
evaluate germination, Roduner
asks readers to review photos of
cucumber and nasturtium
seeds.
Looking at the photos, the
cucumber seed had root emergence in two days while the
nasturtium seed needed five
days. As the seed gets older,

seed energy goes down and the

germination rate also goes
down. This is because even
though the seed is dormant, it
is using tiny amounts of stored
energy. Once the stored energy
goes below the critical level for
an individual variety, the seed
will germinate very slowly taking days longer than fresh seed
and the plant will be less vigorous and produce less, she said.
Rosemary seed is a good example of short term viability.
Seed that has not been
treated to improve germination
has a normal germination rate
of five percent, Roduner said.
Seed that has been pretreated
has a germination rate of approximately 90 percent for six
months.
After that, Roduner said the
viability of the seed goes downhill very rapidly.
At the opposite end of this,
wheat seed stored in the cool
dry environment of the Egyptian pyramids has germinated
after 3,000 years. Each type of
seed has its own length of viability that determines how long
it will store, she said.
So, before throwing out that
seed, thinking it may be old, do
a germination check and Roduner said you may be pleasantly surprised to find it is still
good.
For instructions on proper
seed storage, view this link at
iGrow.org http://igrow.org/gardens/gardening/saving-gardenseed/. It includes a chart with
the longevity of many popular
garden seeds.

Donna Adrian,
South Central Master Gardener
Getting the timing right on seed
starting is important, so when do I
start my tomatoes and peppers? Peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, leeks,
onions and parsley needs to be
planted eight to ten weeks so they
will be ready to set out in the garden
after the last frost, which is around
Memorial Day. Other crops take less
time, to reach transplant time.
To get started any type container
will do, as long as it is approximately
three inches deep, and make sure it
has drainage holes in the bottom.
Containers can be recycled greenhouse pots, yogurt cup, or deli containers, just make sure they are clean
by washing them in a clorox solution.
Ordinary garden soil is not a good
choice for starting plants, because it
contains weed seeds and fungus
which will interfere with your new
seedlings. If you must use your garden soil, sterilize it by baking it in the
oven by setting the oven 180 to 200
degrees Fahrenheit, cover the container with foil, keep this temperature for 30 minutes. After heating,
cool, remove containers from the oven
and leave aluminum foil in place until
ready to use.
Plant your tomato and pepper
seeds shallow, only twice as deep as
the seed. Tomatoes need a warm place
to germinate 75-85 degrees. Cover
container with plastic film. Put the
container in a warm place, perhaps on
top of the refrigerator or the hot water
heater, or use a light bulb to keep
them warm. Keep the container moist
but not wet. Dont keep the container
in the window sill over night as the
cold temperature may affect the germination. It will usually take tomatoes a week and peppers slightly
longer to germinate. After the

seedlings pop up, remove the plastic;

move them to a sunny location or perhaps under a florescent light.
When the plants are two to three
inches tall with the second set of true
leaves, it is time to move them to a
deeper individual container so they
have room to grow. Fans blowing on
the plants help make them strong but
also dry out the soil so watch them
carefully. When the night temperature has warmed to 50 degrees outdoors, it is time to harden off your
plants. Do this by taking them outside a few hours a day, extending the
time each day for about a week. Try
to pick a cool calm day to transplant
to the garden. Tomato plants can be
sunk down in the ground up to the
first set of leaves when you transplant. Perhaps you would like to add
a little extra protection just in case
the wind comes up, by placing a juice
or milk jug over the top. Cut the bottom out and remove the lid. Keep the
new transplants moist. I like to mulch
them with a good layer of compost,
well-aged manure, straw, newspaper
or lawn clipping; this provides even
moisture balance for healthy, diseasefree growth and discourages weeds.
If you are tired of the traditional
tomato cages that topple over when
the tomatoes get heavy, you might
want to try wire cattle panels, place
them three to four feet apart at bottom and together at top to form a teepee, or even just a single, and then
weave your plants through the panel
as they grow. To water, just lay down
a soaker hose, alongside the plants,
cover it with mulch and wait for the
big juicy tomatoes to slice on your dinner plant.
For more information contact a
Master Gardener at igrow South
Dakota Extension, click on garden
and Ask an Expert.

Jones County News

by Janet Louder 669-2696

Holly Hoffman Assembly

Johannsen scholarship

The deadline for the Lee Johannsen Scholarship available to college

students who were graduates of Jones County High School is Friday,
April 4, 2014. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who will be
in their junior or senior year at their respected college or university for
the 2014-2015 school year. A copy of the scholarship application is available at the Jones County High School office or can be downloaded from
the Jones County School web page www.jonesco.k12.sd.us. To have one
sent to you, please call 605-669-2258 or email steph.hespe@k12.sd.us

South Central RC&D

South Central RC&D will be meeting on March 27, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.
at the Tripp County Water Users District meeting room (next to W.W.
Tire) in Winner, S.D. The public is welcome to attend.

Open AA meetings

Thursdays 8:00 p.m. at the East Commons. Call 530-0371 or 2807642.

Al-Anon

For AlAnon meetings call 669-2596 for time and place.

Kids Club

Kids Club, sponsored by the Community Bible Church, will meet

Wednesday, April 2 at the minigym after school. All kids in grades
K6th are welcome to attend. Come and enjoy a Bible story, snacks,
games and a craft. This will be the final gathering for this school
year.

Murdo City Council

The Murdo City Council will meet Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the
city office. The public is welcome to attend.

Draper Town Board

The Draper Town Board will meet Monday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Draper hall. The public is welcome to attend.

County commissioners

The Jones County commissioners will hold their monthly meeting at

the courthouse on Tuesday, April 1 at 1:00 p.m. The public is welcome
to attend.

J.C. School Board

The Jones County School District #37-3 will hold their monthly meeting Monday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. at the high school library. The public
is encouraged to attend.

Easter egg hunt

The Prairie Rangers 4-H Club has planned their community Easter
egg hunt for Thursday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hullinger Campground. Weather delay date is the following Thursday, April 24 at the
same place and time. Any donations of plastic eggs (new or used) are
welcome and may be dropped off with any Prairie Rangers club member or at the Jones County 4-H office located in the basement of the
Jones County Courthouse.
To have your NON-PROFIT meeting listed here, please submit
them by calling 669-2271 or emailing to coyoteads@gwtc.net. We
will run your event notice the two issues prior to your event at
no charge. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, if you charge for an event,
we must charge you for an ad!

East Side News

Coyote News Briefs

There will be an assembly for grades fifth-12 on Thursday, March 27
at 1:30 and again at 7:00 that evening for the general public in the
Harold Thune Auditorium. Holly Hoffman, previously on the show Survivor, will be speaking.

Murdo Coyote March 27, 2014

On Tuesday, March 11, Ellen

Valburg picked up her sister-inlaw, Jeanie Iwan, in White River
and they drove on to Valentine,
Neb., where Ellen had a dentist
appointment.
On Wednesday, Bill and Ellen
Valburg attended Elsie Joys funeral in Murdo where Ellen
played for the funeral. They motored to Pierre that afternoon,
back to Draper for supper and
church that evening.
Bobbie and Mark Boetel of
Fargo, N.D., are the proud grandparents of Ellie Josephine born on
March 12, 2014, to son Justin and
Emily Patterson. She weighed
eight pounds, nine ounces and
has an older brother, Caleb.
Ray and Janice Pike took in the
junior high music festival concert
held last Tuesday evening in
Murdo.
Eldon and Esther Magnuson
and Terri Pelle traveled to Freeman on Saturday. They had lunch
at the home of daughter Ginger
and Twix Waltner. Then all took
in the Schmeckfest. There were
several vendors and lots of German food. They enjoyed the Children of Eden musical which
son/grandson Derek Waltner took
part in. They spent the night at
the Waltners and returned home

on Sunday. Terri stopped in at son

Chad and Heather Whitneys and
boys and then onto Philip.
Lila Mae Christian, Rosa Lee
Styles and Lill Seamans took in
the Vivian Legion Auxiliary soup
and sandwich supper held at the
Vivian fire hall Sunday evening.
Following supper, bingo was
played.
Christopher Liffengren and
friend Joe of Rapid City arrived at
Grandma Gen Liffengrens on
Monday to do lots of odd jobs that
she had lined up for them. She reports it was great having them
take care of all those jobs that are
hard to do anymore.
Jason Seamans, Rapid City,
spent the weekend at home with
mom Lill. He finished painting
ceilings and so now Lill can get
busy painting walls no excuses
not to do them now! On Sunday
afternoon Casey and Monica
Miller and Gavin stopped for a
visit and to get acquainted with
Lills puppy, Dora.
Doug Christian of Freeman
spent the weekend with his mom,
Lila Mae, returning home on Sunday.
Dorothy and Darin Louder visited Dwight in Kadoka on Saturday afternoon.
The Murdo Catholic church

Local News

by Jody Lebeda 669-2526 jody1945@gmail.com

Well, spring is officially here;
now it should warm up. Sure is
nice to see all the birds returning that is a good sign. One lady
I talked to said her volunteer
bachelor buttons were greening
up, so lets hope and deal with
whatever comes.
Sincere sympathy extended to
the family and friends of Helen
DeRyk, who passed away after a
long struggle with her health.
Helen was a long time resident of
Murdo and worked for the school
for many years. She was a lady of
many talents and in her younger
years a devoted fisherman and
gardener. Services will be held on
Friday.
We enjoyed watching the basketball tourney on public service
tv this past weekend especially
the team from White River. What
an effort! They put out five OTs
and still were defeated. This team
is all winners in my opinion. Way
to go, boys.
Deb Faber, Jody Lebeda, Patti

Greenseth, Colleen and Pastor

Ray Greenseth attended a spring
LWML (Lutheran Ladies Missionary League) workshop in Presho.
It was a very informative bible
study and we got to see old
friends and make several new
ones as the day progressed.
Wanda and Roger Larson had
dinner guests on Wednesday:
Clarice and Mel Roghair and
Scott and Britton Astleford. On
Thursday Kade Larson got to
come to spend his spring vacation
at grandma and grandpas. Trampass and Elizabeth and kids came
for the weekend to help with the
new baby goats and so Trampass
could help his dad on the ranch.
They all had a fun time.
Kathleen Stickler and Helen
McMillan went to Wall last Friday to the home of Casey and
Marlene McMillan where they
were also able to visit with Eric
McMillan and Mark McMillan
and daughter Sienna of Minot,
N.D. It was a special day.

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was the scene of the baptism of

baby Brayden Michael Venard,
son of Drew and Kati, brother of
Mallory and Tenley, last Thursday evening following church. A
supper, topped off with a baptism
cake, was enjoyed by the group at
the Venards. Those present were:
Bob Rankin; Bruce and Kerri Venard; Ray and Janice Pike; Andy
and Jill Rankin, Riley and Peyton; Tyler and Chelsee Rankin,
Addison and Joey; and Braydens
godfather, Uncle Kyle Venard.
Rosa Lee Styles and Margie
Boyle went to Rapid City on Friday to the home of Shelli and Jim
Terwilliger. Rosa Lee, Margie and
Shelli spent time at the hospital
as son/brother Larry Styles was
there with strep pneumonia. He
was able to be discharged on Sunday; wife Jenette took him home.
Saturday afternoon Rosa Lee and
Margie attended the birthday
open house held in a New Underwood church for Rosa Lees uncle,
85 year old Chuck Boydston. They
enjoyed birthday cake and got in
visits with cousins they hadnt
seen in a long time.
Susan Moreland attended
church in Pierre on Sunday. After
she spent time with her mom,
Grace Weber, at Parkwood.
Sunday afternoon visitors at
Dorothy and Brad Louders were:
Charley and Susan Hamer of
Kennebec; Darin Louder and Lisa
Cline; Kevin and Levi Louder. All
enjoyed cake and coffee.
Happy birthday to Ray and
Shirley Vik who share a birthday
on Wednesday, March 26. Amanda Hendricks and Nelva and
Janet Louders great-granddaughter, Charley Pearson, have
birthdays on Thursday, March 27.
Former Draper resident Viola

(Fuoss) Lightfield of Brookings

will turn over another year on
March 28. Happy birthday to all.
Eldon and Esther Magnuson
visited at Nelva and Janet
Louders Tuesday evening of last
week.
Nelva and Janet Louder left for
the hills on Friday. They stopped
in Kadoka on the way for a visit
with brother Dwight and also saw
Mary Ellen Herbaugh. That afternoon they planned to visit Sonny
and Evelyn Tornow but found out
that Evelyn had been taken to the
hospital. As of Sunday she was
still there. Our get well wishes are
with her. That Friday afternoon
they visited cousin Maris Dickey
over coffee; her son Hal joined
them a little later. Family joined
them at Cara and Don Pearsons
for a pizza party Friday evening.
They woke to lots of snow Saturday morning. Family went out for
supper that evening. While there
they spent time with son Brian
and wife Karen, son Jay, grandkids and three little great grandkids. Sunday they headed east
and stopped in Kadoka for a visit
with Deanna Byrd and the Stone
family.
While in Rapid City, Nelva and
Janet Louder got in a visit with
former Draperite Sharon Peters
and daughter Sheree at an auction, which they attended with the
Pearsons. Lots of stuff but they
were just looky-lous.
Monday afternoon Janet and
Nelva Louder had coffee with
Wanda Mathews, Curt Horsley
and friend Kate at the Mathews
house in Murdo.
Following church Sunday Pastor Rick and Jane Hazen, Rosa
Lee Styles and Lila Mae Christian
had dinner together in Murdo.

West Side News

Kevin Waller, instructor at Sunshine Bible Academy and concert
performer, set the mood for the afternoon of music held last Sunday
at the Okaton Church.
Linda Brost did the opening inspiration with several stirring
songs on piano. Then Kevin Waller
performed several songs on clarinet, then trombone and finally
piano. He then accompanied
Jessie Roghair as she sang Amazing Grace. LeShea Labrier, who
captures hearts with her old fashioned gospel music played entirely
by ear, was a highlight of the program. Later she accompanied her
mom, Linda Labrier, as Linda
sang again in the church in which
she grew up.
Jason and Kristina Watson
shared testimony with the audience. Jason is the superintendent
at Sunshine Bible Academy and
Kristina is a lung cancer survivor.
Connie Roghair did a beautiful
piano solo following the Watsons.
Accompanied on piano by Kevin
Waller, the Reverend Rick Hazen
of Murdo followed up with a precious old hymn that reminded this
writer of Pete Daum, Linda
Labriers father. Pete would get
up in front any time he was
asked and share a song. Ruth Ann
Daum of Murdo also shared her
pleasing voice in song, accompanying herself with piano music.
Kevin Waller again took over
the platform with clarinet and
piano solos.
The delightful afternoon was
closed in prayer by Reverend Gary

McCubbin, who pastors at the

Okaton Church.
On Monday Jessie Roghair
headed back for Sunshine Bible by
way of the dentist again. She
wont be home next weekend,
which is unusual, but SBA is sponsoring the annual mega teen retreat, expected to be bigger this
year than ever before. The guest
speaker for mega teen is Jason
McLeod. If you ever watched Facing the Giants he is the football
player who carried another player
on his back across the football
field in the death walk on hands
and knees. Jason was also the
rookie firefighter in Fireproof.
Cornelia Roghair of Japan is
home visiting her brothers, Ray
and Henry and their families. She
stopped in Minnesota and made
the acquaintance of her newest
great-niece, Samantha Rose VanBeek, daughter of Jonathan and
Sarah Roghair VanBeek.
Will and Donna DeLine and
daughters were weekend guests at
the home of Donnas parents,
Henry and Elaine Roghair, over
the weekend. They were special
speakers at the Okaton Sunday
School Sunday morning, sharing
their experiences as missionaries
to Papua New Guinea.
Elaine Roghairs niece, Mary
Hoekstra Pierce, and children of
Colorado are visiting in the Okaton area while the children are on
spring break. As a teenager, Mary
spent summers with Henry and
Elaine.

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Church and Community

Syd Iwan

Helen Louise DeRyk

housekeeper for a local motel. She

loved to camp, fish and can fruits
and vegetables.
She is survived by two daughters: Judy (John) Spivey of
Phoenix, Ariz., and Norma Heer of
Pierre; brother, Everett (Helen)
Griffin of Clinton, N.C.; sister-inlaw, Honour May (Wendell) We-

ichert of Rapid City; special friend

Betty Lou Mann, Murdo; three
grandchildren: Donna (Travis)
Leib, David (Jamie) Spivey and
Daniel (Amputi) Spivey; and nine
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter Naomi; daughter Donna; son
Ronald; her parents; brother
Harold and both of her husbands:
Everett Heer and Garret Dutch
DeRyk.
Funeral services will be held at
2:00 p.m., Friday, March 28 at the
Community Bible Church in
Murdo with visitation beginning
one hour prior to services with
Pastor Al Gwin officiating. Burial
will take place at the Murdo City
Cemetery.
Arrangements
have
been
placed in the care of Isburg Funeral Chapel. Online condolences
may be sent at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com
Memorials may be directed to
the Jones County Ambulance, PO
Box 305, Murdo, S.D. 57559.

Deadline for property

tax assessment freeze
Elderly and disabled South
Dakotans have until April 1 to
apply for property tax relief under
South
Dakotas
Assessment
Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled Program.
Under the program, for tax purposes, the homeowners property
assessment is prevented from increasing. If the actual value of the
home increases, the homeowner
still pays property taxes on the
former (lower) value.
To be eligible for the Assessment
Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled Program, individuals must
meet the following qualifications.
Have incomes of less than
$26,566.63 for a single-member
household (only one individual in
the household) or less than
$33,208.29 for a multiple-member

household
Have owned or retained a life
estate in a single-family dwelling,
in fee or by contract to purchase,
for at least one year and have been
a resident of South Dakota for at
least one year
Have resided for at least 200
days of the previous calendar year
in the single-family dwelling
Be 65 years of age or older OR
disabled (as defined by the Social
Security Act).
Un-remarried widow/widowers
of those who were previously qualified may still qualify in some circumstances. The valuation limit
for the program is $182,358.37 or
more of full and true value, meaning that property valued above
those limits is not eligible unless
the applicant has previously qualified.

Deadline to apply for the program is April 1, 2014, and applications must be submitted to the
county treasurer. Applications are
available from local county treasurers offices or by contacting the
Department of Revenue, Property
and Special Taxes Division in
Pierre at 605-773-3139 or 1-800829-9188 (press 2 for the Property and Special Taxes Division).
Additional information and the
online application are available at
http://dor.sd.gov/Taxes/Property_T
axes/Forms.aspx (see PT-38 Assessment Freeze for Elderly and
Disabled).
For additional information on
the assessment freeze or other
property tax relief programs,
please contact the Department of
Revenue, Property and Special
Taxes Division.

Brevity can be useful, but it

can also cause confusion. Take the
following
abbreviations
or
acronyms for example: USDAFSA, AAU, COMCRUDESLANT.
Do you know what they stand for,
or are they confusing? Well, the
first one stands for United States
Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency. The second
is Amateur Athletic Union, and
the third is probably only known
to former members of the Navy. It
refers to the admiral who is the
Commander (of the) Cruiser Destroyer Force United States Atlantic Fleet. There is a
COMCRUDESPAC as well, which
is the same except it concerns the
Pacific Ocean instead of the Atlantic.
In these three examples, the
first two are normally spelled out
and not pronounced as a single
word. The third is said as one
word of four syllables or Com-crudes-lant. You sort of have to be familiar with acronyms to know
how to pronounce them as well as
what the dickens they mean.
As you probably know, the government loves acronyms. Almost
everyone is aware that IRS is an
abbreviation for the Internal Revenue Service--a branch of the government we have all come to
know and love. Unfortunately, the
names of things change fairly
often for various obscure reasons
so there may be a struggle trying
to keep up. With the Farm Service
Agency, it was known as ASCS
when I first started dealing with
farm programs. Since I am somewhat resistant to change, my
stock of any papers having to do
with FSA is still filed in the cabinet in the A section and labeled

ASC. I have no immediate intentions of altering my system since

I know exactly where to look
when I need to reference anything. Give me another 10 to 20
years and I might bring things up
to date, but I wouldnt count on it.
Ive already had twenty years to
make the change and havent.
A lot of acronyms are used by
people without them knowing
what they actually mean. With
AAU, I have found many participants in this organization do not
know nor do they care. In this
area, that organization is basically concerned with wrestling
and is not the same as the normal, school-wrestling program.
Participants might wrestle for the
school and AAU, but the younger
kids are mostly in AAU. There are
a lot of other organizations known
just by letters that, what the letters denote, I do not know.
FEMA, I think, deals with disasters, but what FEMA stands for
remains a mystery to me. I could
look it up, of course, but I probably wont anytime soon. By the
way, when I looked up ASC on the
Internet, there were over 250 organizations that go by those three
letters. It would be pretty hard to
keep up with all of them, I would
think.
Over the years, I have seemed
to develop my own particular
brand of shorthand. When I
gather local news to write up for
the paper, my notes would generally be unintelligible to anyone
besides myself. I shorten names,
leave things out, and usually just
record the highlights. The rest I
leave to memory as jogged by
what I have written down. If I
wait too long to write up the news

board meetings May 19 in Aberdeen, July 21 in Pierre and September 15 in Rapid City.
The proposed standards provide
the framework for what students
in grades kindergarten through
eighth grade and two levels in
high school should know and be
able to do in the subject area of
physical education. At the elementary level, the focus is on fundamental motor skills. Middle school
standards focus on application of
fundamental motor skills and
finding a balance of activities to

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Spirit of promise.
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But while we cannot lose the Holy Spirit we can, and often do, grieve the Holy Spirit, as we read in Eph. 4:30. This is why we are told in Rom. 8:26
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The wonderful fact is, however, that nothing, not even an aggrieved Spirit shall separate us from the love of God (Rom. 8:38,39). Thus in the
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school, the standards focus on fitness, wellness and lifelong activity.
Decisions regarding curriculum
and instruction are made by local
school districts.
The last review of South
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Saturday Mass: 6 p.m.

and allow my notes to grow cold, I

might have some trouble figuring
them out, but generally the system works. I am also in the custom of writing in my diary every
day to record what went on. In
that process, I record my wife and
son as C and Ch instead of writing out Corinne and Chance.
From and for become f, and
ands become the symbol for that
which is & or something similar.
I dont really expect anyone else
to care about my diary or read it
so I can and do take all the liberties I want to in writing in it.
Complete clarity is not required.
In this day and age, we have
recently seen a whole new set of
abbreviations that people have
developed in writing text messages with their cell phones.
You, for instance is often
shorted to U. Are becomes R
and UR mostly signifies your
but occasionally youre. It may
take a while to figure it all out,
but some of it makes sense eventually. Facebook on the Internet
uses abbreviations as well with
LOL being laugh out loud,
which is used as a comment on
jokes or other forms of humor. I
seldom laugh out loud although
sometimes I smile so I dont use
LOL, and, alas, I havent yet come
up with a nifty short version of
smile. There is a happy face
symbol that works for that, but I
have never quite figured out how
to use it.
This discussion could go on and
on since abbreviating things is extremely common and happens all
the time. In the interest of
brevity, however, maybe well
wrap it up for now. Therefore, let
me just say, See you later, or, as
the texters might put it, C U ltr.

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A group of 24 individuals, primarily physical education teachers from across South Dakota,
participated in the review and revision of the standards. Their recommendations were brought
before the board for first consideration. Three additional public
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Lookin Around

Obituary
Helen Louise Griffin Heer
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Murdo died on Friday, March 21
at Maryhouse in Pierre.
Helen was born November 29,
1924, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to
Bert and Loreen (Sears) Griffin.
Her father was a pastor and he
moved his family several times
over the years. Helen attended
school through the eighth grade.
On June 20, 1943, she married
Everett Heer in Salina, Kan. To
this union five children were born.
While raising her family, she took
in laundry and cared for some
older men.
In 1968, Helen left Kansas and
moved to Pierre, S.D., where she
worked at the St. Charles Hotel
and the D & E Caf. She married
Garret Dutch DeRyk on March
17, 1970, in Murdo, S.D., where
she continued to live until March
of 2007, when she moved to Maryhouse in Pierre. Helen worked at
the Jones County Public School as
custodian for many years and as a

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March 27, 2014 Issue 12
Jones County High School
Murdo, SD 57559

Coyote Call teaches journalism principles,

provides school information, serves as a
public relations vehicle and provides a forum
for opinions submitted in signed letters.

Murdo Coyote March 27, 2014

Jones County Weather

Staff: Skylar Green, Kaylen Larsen,

Skyler Miller and Mikayla Waldron
Adviser: Margie Peters

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Dr. Seuss Week brings

With no future plans in place, Brink
looks forward to finally finishing school out colorful costumes,
by Skylar Green
Casey Nordine Brink, the son of
Judy and Nordine Brink, is
younger brother to Chad and
Christy Brink. He enjoys living on
the ranch where there are animals.
Caseys favorite things include:
the color gray, cheeseburgers,
Spongebob and government class.
Toy Story ranks as his favorite
movie while Tim Allen gets top
marks as his favorite actor.
Caseys favorite holiday is Easter
because the Easter bunny comes.
Other favorites include the book
The Maze Runner, the song Lose
Yourself by Eminem, Marval
brand of clothing and his main
hobby of gaming.
Casey most admires his mom
and dad because they have taught

life would be to wear a new pair of

socks every day.
Some advice Casey would give
to underclassmen is be sure to
graduate high school, at least.
He considers staying in school to
be his biggest achievement to this
point. The free food is what this
senior will miss most about high
school. His favorite memories of
high school would be hanging out
with his friends. The best thing
about being a senior for Casey is
the simple fact that school is almost over.
His post high school plans is
taking a break for a year or so. He
has no immediate plans. In ten
years, Casey imagines himself living in the country with lots of different animals.

him everything he knows. Accomplishing something is most important to Casey because he has been
told to always finish something
you start.
If he could meet a famous person, he would meet Seth Green because he is funny. When asked
which is least important among
money, power, and fame, Casey
chose fame because he wouldnt
want to be bothered. Stupid people make Casey really angry. His
biggest fear is death. Family and
friends are what this senior values
the most.
If Casey could be anything he
wanted, he would be a millionaire.
The biggest lesson he has learned
is be nice to people whether you
like them or not. His parents
taught him this. His only wish in

Kindergartners learn Two JC players honored

about dental health with all-conference
by Kaylen Larsen
In order to promote better dental health,
Mandy Redden,
Heather Whitney and Heathers
son, Gunnar, visited the kindergarten class to teach them about
taking good care of their teeth for
a lifetime of smiles. Special friend

shared reading time

by Kaylen Larsen
Along with other schools across
the United States, during the
week of March 3-7 the grade
school students and teachers celebrated Read Across America Week
and Dr. Seusss Birthday. On Monday, Oh My Many Colorful Days
Day, each class wore an assigned
color to see how colorful they could
make the school.
During Thing One and Thing
Two Day on Tuesday, students
picked another person to be their
twin for the day and dressed in
the same outfits. Wearing clothes
that portrayed a place, on
Wednesday each student represented the book Oh, The Places
You Will Go.
Coyote pride for the boys districts game appeared on Thursday
along with crazy headbands for
Daisy Head Mayzie Day. For the
final day on Friday, classes arrived in crazy socks and hats to
celebrate Fox in Sox Day and the
age-old Cat in the Hat Day.

Friday afternoon students all

got partners and read Dr. Seuss
books in the mini gym while they
enjoyed eating cookies made by
the lunchroom staff.

Kamri Kittelson reads a Dr. Seuss

book.

Diny the Dinosaur came to help

them learn proper brushing techniques. He also told them the best
times to brush their teeth and surprised the class when suddenly a
squirt of water came from Diny's
mouth. With a stuffed dinosaur,
learning can be a fun experience.

Mandy Redden, Heather Whitney and Gunnar Whitney watch as Bryer Kinsley
practices good teeth brushing techniques on Diny the Dinosaur.

Recently the Western Great Plains Conference announced the All-Conference

teams and MVP which went to Madison Mathews (left).
1st Team: Madison Mathews-JC, Brianna Philipsen-New Underwood, Tania RisseBennett County, Jaye Bear Heels-White River, Chesney Garnos-Lyman. 2nd Team:
Monica Bielmaier-Wall, Rachel Buxcel-JC (right), Kiyana Martin-Stanley County,
Madison Hand-Philip, Brooklyn Halverson-Lyman.
Conference Records: Jones County-10-0, Bennett County-6-1, Lyman-6-2, Wall6-4, New Underwood-4-5, White River-4-4, Stanley County-2-7, Philip-2-8, Rapid
City Christian-1-4, Kadoka Area-0-10.

Teachers couldnt resist the magic of the day and joined the fun by dressing in a
variety of Dr. Seuss costumes. Left to right: Principal Lorrie Esmay, Deb Venard,
Teresa Palmer, Betty Benedict, Tammy Van Dam, Britany Willis, Sharon Aman
and Teri Kinsley get into the spirit of Dr. Seuss Week.

Think and Drive makes impact on

Jumpers raise money for heart research
students from surrounding area

by Skyler Miller
In a chaotic setting, the first
through sixth graders spent their
morning participating in Jump
Rope for Heart in the auditorium.
Jumping from 9:30 to 12, the
jumpers got into groups and
jumped together, but they also had
competitions among the grades in
different kinds of jump rope techniques. Some used individual
ropes and others took part in double jumping and jumping with the
longer ropes.
According to Lorrie Esmay,
This is the best party of the year,
I love seeing all these kids jumping for a good cause. The students
raised a total of $3,779.09 for
Jump Rope for Heart.
To start, teacher Bev Ball got
all the students together and
asked them, Why are we here
today? Answers included We are
here to get exercise, from Brooklyn Larsen, and We are raising
money for all the people who have

heart problems, said Matthew

Birkeland. After the students
were reminded what they were
jumping for, they were set loose
and the jumping started. Prizes
were given to each grade for their
hard work.

The students raised a total of

$3,779.09 for Jump Rope for
Heart: sixth grade raised $353,
fifth grade raised $149.50, fourth
grade raised $1,454.93, third
grade raised $601.06, and second
grade raised $1,085.

by Kaylen Larsen
Jones County High School students attended the 12th Annual
Think and Drive on Tuesday,
March 18. This is the sixth year
that Jones County has gone to
Pierre for the morning event. The
event is also on radio station
KCCR.
The event started with Patrolman Mark Weibracht telling
about how he was a responder to
a fatal pedestrian crash. He
played the 911 call from DeSmet
for all for the audience and the
parents who heard the call for the
first time during the program. The
driver was a man in his late 20s
who was very intoxicated. When
the driver struck the victim,
Zachary, he did not stop driving;
he drove a few more blocks then
turned around and parked about
three blocks away from the accident site.
Hughes County States Attorney
Wendy Kloeppner also talked
about how the driver was prosecuted, and how the family made a
plea bargain in hopes of keeping
their youngest sons sanity. The
younger brother had also been hit
but only slightly injured. Wendy
also talked about what constitutes
a DUI.
Amy and Keith Johnson were
the two parents who lost their son,
Zachary, when he was struck by
the drunk driver in the hit and
run accident. Amy and Keith
talked about how the accident affected their lives. Amy said that
there isnt a night that she doesnt
relive the events of that night in
the ER. Zacharys brother,
Nicholas, suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and survivors guilt because he was
walking next to his brother when
he was hit.
The next speaker was Tim
Bresnahan, the Chaplain for the
Pierre Police Department. His job
is to deliver death notices to fami-

lies after tragedy. He also has personal experience because he was

once a teenager driving a shiny
black BMW with alcohol in his
system. He also spent many
months recovering from an accident that should have killed him.
The day ended with a very
touching story. Robert Brooks
from Rapid City talked about his
daughters accident. His daughter,
Tayla, was having a very rough
patch in her life after the suicides
of her uncle and then boyfriend.
She didnt know how to cope with
her life, and the only thing she
saw left as an option was her own
suicide. She drank enough alcoholic beverages to get her alcohol
content three times above the
legal limit, drove down the inter-

state, turned off her headlights

and hit the gas.
The doctors and nurses told the
family multiple times that Tayla
might not live. They tried to talk
the family into taking Tayla off life
support, but the love of her father
was too strong to give up hope.
The last speaker was Tayla herself. They showed videos of her recovery, and no one in the audience
could miss seeing how far she had
come in the last five years from
being unable to respond to learning to move, think, talk and finally
walk a still ungainly gait. But, as
her father said, We still have
her.
As a reminder, students received
clear water bottles with the Think
& Drive/Stay Alive logo.

Highway Patrolman Mark Weibrecht stands in front of the powerpoint showing the
results of a pickup going 65 mph hitting the human body of Zachary Johnson. It
was no contest of survival between the two.

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Wedding

Murdo Coyote March 27, 2014

Emotional ending comes during districts

as the season ends for the Coyotes
by Skyler Miller
The Coyotes faced off against
the Bennett County Warriors and
won 70-38. The varsity put together their best team effort on
both ends of the floor so far this
season. The whole pack came to
play and everyone contributed to
the win. It was a good step for us
as we have a tough test to finish
the regular season with New Underwood. You always want to try
and peak going into the post sea-

son, said Coach Jody Gittings.

Wyatt Weber led scoring with
22 points for the Coyotes, Jackson
Volmer was the second leading
scorer with 16, and Miller was
close behind with 14. Volmer led
rebounding with 11 rebounds,
Miller had 6, and Weber, Dylan
Kinsley and Connor Venard had 3.
Volmer also led assists, Miller and
Clayton Evans both had 2. Miller
led steals with 3, Volmer had 2,
and Weber, Kinsley, Evans and Ve-

Wyatt Weber (1) weaves through Lyman County opponents.

nard all had 1.
The last regular season game of
the year was against the New Underwood Tigers. The Coyotes
played a great game against the
Tigers but lost a heartbreaker in
overtime 50-46. Venard led scoring
with 14 points, Volmer was close
behind with 12, and Weber had
10. Volmer led rebounding with 13
rebounds, Venard had 9, and
Miller had 7. Volmer also led in assists with 7 assists, and Miller
added another 5. Volmer also had
3 blocks.

Emily R. Letsche and Matthew R. Bork were united in marriage on November 9,

2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marcus, Iowa. Emily, the daughter of Marty
and Becky Letsche, is a 2006 graduate of Marcus High School and a 2010 graduate
of USD with a BFA in art. Matt, the son of Robert and Dianne Bork, is a 2006 graduate of Jones County High School and a 2011 graduate of SDSM&T with a BS in
chemical engineering. The couple is at home on the family farm/ranch.

The Coyotes had a first round

bye during the District 13B tournament and faced off against the
Lyman County Raiders. It was an
emotion filled night as the Coyotes
lost and ended their season. The
final score was 36-45. Venard led
scoring with 14 points, Kinsley
added 8, and Miller also had 6. Venard and Volmer had 7 rebounds
apiece and Miller added another 3.
John King had 3 steals, Kinsley
had 2, and Weber and Miller both
had 1.

South Dakota
Highway Patrol joins Pheasants Guys end season as champions
Drive to Save Lives Forever
Connor Venard (14) shoots for two points.

South Dakotas Highway Patrol

is joining more than 40 other
states and the U.S. Department of
Transportation in an aggressive
Drive to Save Lives campaign
aimed at reducing highway fatalities across the nation in 2014.
Participating agencies will use
state-specific data to tailor safety
programs to the needs and problems in their own states, focusing
on use of seatbelts and problems
with speeding, and impaired or
distracted driving.
Too many times, our troopers,
officers or deputies are the ones
who must notify family members
that a loved one will not be coming home, said Col. Craig Price,
superintendent of the South
Dakota Highway Patrol. The
Drive to Save Lives campaign is
an opportunity to use partnerships with other states, as well as
with local law enforcement agencies, to identify and implement effective, ongoing strategies to
reduce fatalities on our highways.
Price participated March 20 in
a news conference announcing the

campaign at the annual meeting

of the International Association of
Chiefs of Police.
While the campaign theme is
being shared by all participating
state police and patrols across the
nation, each state decides what
strategies will work best for the
safety of its citizens.
We are still reviewing our data
to finalize our campaign, Price
said. We will use the data to identify causes, locations, times of day
or days of week and other contributing factors to our fatal
crashes. With that information,
we can launch a campaign that
targets our major problems.
Drive to Save Lives kicks off in
2014, but it is viewed by participants as an ongoing campaign
that can be revised within each
state to respond to changing needs
or conditions. The campaign also
will include a major component for
officer safety. Traffic related incidents are the leading cause of
line-of-duty deaths for law enforcement officers nationally.

scholarship

The West River Pheasants Forever chapter is offering two $300

scholarships to graduates of Jones
County High School. Applicants or
one of their parents need to be
members of Pheasants Forever.
For membership information
contact David Klingberg at 605669-2036. Scholarships are available to students for college or
vocational school and will be paid
directly to the student after completion of first post-secondary semester.
Applications for the Pheasant
Forever scholarships may be obtained from the school counselor.
Applications must be sent no
later than April 21, scholarship
winners will be announced at the
Annual Membership Banquet on
May 10, 2014.

Courtesy photo
Back Row (L-R): Winners of the city league basketball tournament Casey Miller, Dean Volmer, Cody Hullinger, Kolby Kinsley, Kyle Booth and David Hunt. Front Row (L-R): Tanner Prince, Kyle Venard and Tyler Rankin.

Jones County High School

April 2014

All times Central.

Some times or
schedules are
subject to change.

Prom
Banquet 6:00 p.m.
Grand March 9:00 p.m.

State Student Council

Golf @ Mitchell 10:00

13

14

10

11

12

JH Track @ Kadoka
5:30

NHS Induction
Ceremony 4:00 p.m.
@ Tech Center

Track @ Todd Co 10:30

Golf @ Rapid City
10:30

JH Track @ Kadoka
11:00

ACT Testing

15

16

17

18

19

Golf @ Wall 10:30

NO SCHOOL

4th Quarter Mid-term

Track @ Kadoka 10:00
JH Track @ Gregory 3:00

20

27

21

22

23

24

25

NO SCHOOL

JH/JV Golf @ Wall 5:00

NHS/Lions Cleanup Day

Preschool Screening
7:30-3:30

Track @ Kimball 1:00

Elementary Music
Contest @ Philip
All Day
Golf @ Philip 10:30

26

28

29

30

Lions/NHS Banquet
6:30
Governors Academic
Excellence Banquet

JH Track @ Kadoka 5:30

JV Golf @ Philip 5:00

Track @ Chamberlain
10:00
WGP Conference
Golf @ Murdo 10:30
Variety Show 7:00 p.m.

Be sure to thank the following businesses for sponsoring the Jones County School calendar.

Pioneer
Country
Mart
669-3263

first fidelity bank

first class banking on a first name basis

Murdo 669-2492

KinsLEY COnsTruCTiOn
669-3353
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Prairie doc essay: macho man
posite of femininity, rather a
unique male balance of human
traits, including compassion and
justice. And yes, he still tries to fix
problems.
But where does this macho man
come from? Of course, growing up,
he hopefully learns from a protecting father role model and an everreassuring mother. But also what
makes the man is the almost magical power of certain testosterone
and estrogen hormone levels starting when the male fetus is within
the uterus and just the right balance of these hormones continuing
all through that fetus-then-babythen-boy-then-man's life.
It is almost poetic to learn from
recent scientific studies that even
male sexual drive comes not just
from testosterone, but rather from
the right blend of testosterone
AND estrogen. Experts say the
male body makes estrogen from
testosterone. Who would have
guessed that maleness is all about
a balance of hormones including

by Richard P. Holm MD
Is it fair to make certain generalizations about men? Do men always try to fix what is broken, and
will a guy always try to deny or
cover up his problems or his symptoms? I submit a real macho manly
man can best fix problems if he
doesn't cover-up.
The Spanish or Portuguese
word machismo refers to an old
world belief in the supremacy of
men over women, something rightfully criticized by modern men who
strive in all ways for justice and
equality.
In contrast the word macho, is a
modern derivation of the old word,
which should refer to male pride
for admirable actions: being forthright rather than covering-up;
proving gracious rather than being
passive; valuing others rather than
demeaning others; showing confidence rather than in-your-face aggression; protecting others rather
than putting the weaker at risk.
The new word macho is not the op-

estrogen?
Recently we have discovered
that some men for various reasons
have low testosterone and thus low
estrogen levels too, sometimes resulting in fatigue, weakness, depression, and sexual dysfunction.
It is nice to learn that treatment
with inexpensive testosterone
shots, or more expensive creams,
gels, or patches, return most men
to normal, and again the body
turns some of that testosterone to
estrogen making the correct balance.
Alas, too many men are old
world, and have a tendency to deny
and cover up those symptoms.
Come on! A real macho man would
have the simple blood test to make
the diagnosis and set the stage to
fix the problem.
Dr. Rick Holm wrote this editorial for On Call, a weekly program where medical professionals
discuss health concerns for the general public.

Rabies cases drop in 2013

After two years of increasing
cases, rabies numbers in South
Dakota dropped to 28 in 2013.
There were 60 cases of animal rabies in 2012 and 40 in 2011.
Rabies is a cyclical disease,
with high case numbers one year
and lower numbers the next but
the fact is that it is a risk every
year in South Dakota, said Dr. Lon
Kightlinger, state epidemiologist
for the Department of Health. Its
important to make sure your pets
are vaccinated to protect yourself
and your animals.
Twenty South Dakota counties
had rabies detections in 2013.
Those detections included seven domestic animals five cattle, one
dog and one cat as well as 16
skunks and five bats. South
Dakotas last human rabies case
was reported in 1970.
Infected wild animals can pass
rabies to pets or livestock, which
can then expose humans. A nonvaccinated pet bitten by a rabid animal will likely have to be put to
sleep, noted Dr. Russ Daly, state
public health veterinarian. Rabies
vaccinations for pets are widely

available and not expensive, said

Dr. Daly. Getting your pet vaccinated not only protects people, it
may save the life of your pet as
well.
Dr. Daly said rabies vaccination
should also be considered for other
animals such as horses and show
animals that have frequent contact
with people.
Individuals can also reduce the
risk of rabies with these precautions: Do not handle, adopt or attempt to feed wild animals. Teach
children to avoid animals they
don't know and to tell you immediately if they are bitten or scratched
by any animal.
Avoid any animal, wild or domestic, that behaves strangely and
immediately report it to your local
veterinarian, animal control or law
enforcement office.
Do not handle dead, sick or injured animals. If you must, use
heavy gloves, sticks, or other tools
to avoid direct contact. Wear gloves
and protective eyewear when treating sick animals to prevent exposure to saliva.
Close outdoor trash containers

tightly to avoid attracting skunks

and raccoons.
Clear wood or junk piles from
homes to deter wild animals from
moving in.
Do not handle bats. If bats are
found in a room with children or
sleeping people, call the department, your physician or local animal control officer.
Contact a veterinarian immediately if you suspect rabies in a wild
animal, pet or livestock, or if your
animal has been bitten by a possibly rabid animal. If you have a potential exposure to rabies, wash the
affected area with soap and water
right away and call your doctor or
the Department of Health at 1-800592-1861.
Contact your veterinarian for instructions on how to handle the animal. If the animal is dead, save the
carcass for testing, being careful
not to damage the head. If it is
alive, contact your local animal
control authorities so it can be captured for examination or observation. If you are bitten or scratched
by a rabid animal, rabies vaccination can prevent human disease.

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The Clinical View

Dr. P.E. Hoffsten

What is pulmonary
hypertension?
A 54 year old lady came to the
clinic seeking relief for severe
shortness of breath. She had never
been athletic but over the past
two-three years, she had noticed
increasing difficulty with any exertion or exertion, she would become very short of breath. She was
not having chest pain. There was
no cough, no sputum production.
She was not a smoker. Her only
medications were for diabetes
which seemed to be well controlled
with an A1C of 5.8 percent (normal value six percent or less). She
had seen a physician in Arizona
where she had spent the winter
but was told that her shortness of
breath was just secondary to her
being overweight, sedentary and
poor physical conditioning. She
had acknowledged all of the above
but said that didnt help her
breathing and that she needed
something done.
A chest film was done and
demonstrated increased size of the
ventricle that pumps blood to the
lungs. The right ventricle is usually a thin walled weak but high
volume pump. The hard wall on
her right ventricle was somewhat
thickened as if it had been lifting
weights for a long time. Blood
pressure can be thought of the
hearts weight lifting program.
The higher the pressure on the
heart, the harder it has to work to
pump the blood forward. High
blood pressure whether in the systemic circulation or the pulmonary

circulation is extremely detrimental.

An electrocardiogram was done
and confirmed the impression that
she had pulmonary hypertension.
An echocardiogram was done and
confirmed the diagnosis further.
But now on the echocardiogram,
the cause of the problem was seen.
She had a hole in the wall of her
heart between the right and left
atrium. This meant that the high
pressure on the left side of the
heart pumps blood back through
that hole into the right side of the
heart and circulated the blood
through the lungs again and again
and again. This high circulation
blood through lungs caused the
blood vessels in the lungs to
thicken their smooth muscle and
increase the resistance through
the lungs. As a resistance in the
lungs increase, the load on the
right side of the heart got bigger
and a vicious cycle was started.
This resulted in her shortness of
breath. Now the problem came
down to what to do about this to
help her. Treating pulmonary hypertension depends upon the nature of the cause. There are five
different classes of abnormality
that can cause pulmonary hypertension and each needs to be considered individually. Blood clots
forming in the legs and then running to the lungs can stop the pulcirculation
up
so
monary
pulmonary hypertension develops
obviously treating this involves
stopping the clots in the legs.
Some patients have severe lung
disease to begin with which inhibits the circulation to the lungs.
One then has to deal with the primary lung problem. There are a

host of systemic diseases such as

systemic sclerosis, connective tissue diseases, certain types of anemia. These all require very
complicated medical considerations with expensive pharmaceutical products.
But in this ladys case with the
atrial septal defect, the problem
was unique and unfortunately, not
reversible. One would think simply surgically correcting the atrial
septal defect so it is closed would
solve the problem. But in fact, that
is a fatal choice. If the atrial septal
defect is fixed at this late stage in
her life, the pulmonary blood pressure actually gets higher causing
right heart failure and an early
death. Had this lesion been found
30 years ago, it could have been
easily surgically corrected without
even cutting a hole in her chest by
simply passing a tube to the heart
up through the major vein carrying blood back to the heart, the
patch could have been fixed with a
little piece of plastic stapled in
place. Unfortunately, that was not
a choice at this late stage in her
life.
Instead, she needed to be
treated with medications to improve her heart function as could
be done and provide what is called
supportive care. This involves
making sure that she did not retain fluid excessively, that her
lung circulation was dilated as
much as could be done and that
her blood pressure be maintained
as normal as could be. Her limitation on exercise and associated
shortness of breath was unfortunately not a specific not a treatable symptom.

Keeping a food diary

Take a minute to consider all of
the things we, as adults and students, keep track of in our daily
lives for success; examples include
academic efforts, budgets, receipts, gas mileage, schedules,
hours worked, etc. Depending on
your level of orderliness, these efforts can have direct correlation to
goals of saving money, time management, personal health and success with school, work and home
life. If youre looking for a way to
step up your efforts of a healthier
lifestyle, you may want to think
about using a food diary to keep
track of what you eat. A food diary
can help you look at food in a
whole new way.
Keeping a food diary is a way to
learn more about your eating patterns, so you can reveal what dietary changes you want or need to
make. A food diary can be of assistance, whether you are trying to
maintain a healthier diet or trying
to lose weight.

To get started, use whatever

method works best for you to track
your food intake. Write down
notes about what you ate, how
much you ate and when you ate it.
This will assist you with learning
how many calories you are consuming. Your food diary will show
you what you need to eat. Itll tell
you if youre not eating enough
vegetables or skipping breakfast a
little too often. You can use your
food diary to keep track of the
meals that you eat, but over time,
your food diary can help you with
meal planning. It can assist you
with creating a balanced diet.
There are many methods to
consider for utilizing a food diary.
You can write down how much you
eat and drink in your day planner,
your calendar, in a journal or log
the information into a smartphone. SuperTracker is another
option; a comprehensive resource
available at USDAs Choose My
Plate designed to assist individu-

als as they make changes in their

life. It is a free online tool that will
help you plan, analyze and track
your diet and physical activity. If
you dont always have access to a
computer, you may want to write
down your diary entries and then
enter several days into SuperTracker at once.
By tracking when, where and
what you consume, you can use
the information to potentially improve your overall health. Consider using the Centers for
Disease Control and Preventions
My Food Diary). Print the food
diary template for a simple pencil
and paper tool. Do you want to
view a sample food diary? See
NDSU Extension Services Try
Keeping a Food Diary.
For more information, contact
SDSU Nutrition Field Specialist
Ann Schwader at the Winner Regional Extension Center at 605842-1267 or ann.schwader@sd
state.edu.

Ride Across South Dakota

More than one-third of the spots
on South Dakotas only organized
cross-state bicycle ride have been
reserved since registration opened
in mid-January.
In its second year, the Ride
Across South Dakota, at 525 miles
in seven days, will start in the
Black Hills near Palmer Gulch Resort Sunday, June 8 and finish Saturday, June 14 at the Sanford
Fieldhouse in Sioux Falls. Daily
mileage ranges from 50 to 94 miles.
The 2014 RASDak has capped
registration at 150 riders. For information, routes and registration,
visit the tours website at www.rasdak.com.

The supported tour will stay

overnight in the following communities: Rapid City, in the Badlands
near Interior, Philip, White River,
west of Platte at Snake Creek
Recreation Area and Parkston.
Tour organizers have chosen to
support the South Dakota Ranchers Relief fund, which is helping
the ranchers affected by the October 2013 blizzard which devastated
livestock herds. The South Dakota
Cattlewomen will also return for a
second year with support pit stops
and fundraisers through the week.
After day one in the Black Hills,
the ride will continue east through
one of the state's most highly rec-

ognized natural wonders - the Badlands. Riders will experience three

full days of bicycling through the
Badlands unique landscape, followed by three more days of riding
through areas which most travelers
will never see in South Dakota.
In 2013, the inaugural bicycle
tour started in the Black Hills and
also ended in Sioux Falls, but took
a southern west-to-east route
through the Pine Ridge Reservation, to Winner and across the Missouri River at Fort Randall Dam
toward Freeman and Sioux Falls.
This years route moves north to go
through the Badlands National
Park.

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From the U.S. Senate

Representative Kristi Noem

A better way
My office has heard from hundreds of South Dakotans who are
worried about the new health care
laws costs. One family in White,
S.D., said their premiums are
going up 6.7 percent. A Sioux Falls
family is looking at a $2,000 per
year increase. A retired teacher in
Sisseton said her premiums were
jumping nearly $200 per month
even though she was getting
worse coverage than she had before.
I have joined the House of Representatives in passing a number
of corrections to the law that I
hope will offer relief to these families, but no matter how many
fixes we try to pass, the existing
law is built on a horribly cracked
foundation that I dont believe can
be repaired.
We also cant go back to how it
used to be either. Our health care
system wasnt working properly
and as a result, costs for families
and businesses were steadily increasing and the quality of care
wasnt where it could have been.
Ive written a lot in the past
about what I dont like about the
new system and why I support its
repeal, but today, I want to talk
about an alternative to the Affordable Care Act that Im supporting.
I dont believe any family
should have to jeopardize their financial security because of a freak

accident or an unpreventable illness, like cancer. I also believe

families should be able to choose a
plan that works for them and that
everyone should have access to an
affordable health insurance plan.
Last October, I signed on as a
co-sponsor to the American Health
Care Reform Act. I believe the legislation offers a better way forward for patients, workers, and
families without increasing taxes
or imposing mandates on anyone.
The bill does this in a number of
ways.
First, the American Health
Care Reform Act offers every taxpayer a standard deduction when
they purchase health insurance.
These are benefits that companies
already enjoy. Individuals would
get a $7,500 deduction on their
taxes and families would get a
$20,000 standard deduction. Im
hopeful this would incentivize
families to purchase insurance
rather than mandate it as current
law does.
Last week, I met with business
leaders in Brookings to talk about
the Affordable Care Acts impact
on their employees and businesses. We also discussed possible
solutions. One of the solutions
brought up most frequently was
the idea that companies and individuals should be able to purchase
health insurance across state
lines. This bill allows for that. Im
hopeful this will increase competition and therefore decrease pre-

mium costs.
Additionally, the legislation addresses the countrys medical liability crisis, which plays a
significant role in escalating
health care costs. The bill caps
non-economic damages and limits
attorneys fees to help bring down
costs.
The American Health Care Reform Act also improves insurance
portability protections for those
who have pre-exiting conditions
and fully repeals the Affordable
Care Act so we can start with a
clean slate when enacting these
new provisions.
The Affordable Care Act was
driven through the legislative
process with input only from the
leaders of a single political party.
Thats not the way we want to do
it with the American Health Care
Reform Act. We want to move this
bill toward passage through regular order, meaning Members of
Congress from both sides of the
aisle will be able to weigh in and
offer amendments throughout the
process.
The existing law isnt working.
The President alone has made
about two dozen changes to the
law to try to make it work, and
seven of the bills that were passed
in the House have become law to
provide further relief. Its time to
look for an alternative. I believe
the American Health Care Reform
Act puts us on a path to a better
way.

From the U.S. Senate

Senator Tim Johnson
On the four year
anniversary, health
reform delivers
On the four year anniversary of
the enactment of the Affordable
Care Act, or health reform, it is
clear the law has ushered in transformative changes to our nations
health care system and has helped
slow the growth of health care
costs. With the first Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period coming to a close, I
am often reminded of why I supported this historic law. More than
five million Americans have enrolled in coverage through the new
Marketplace over the past several
months, and I continue to hear
stories from South Dakotans who
have benefited from these new affordable health insurance options.
When Deborah, from Sioux
Falls, received notice that her
health insurance would be cancelled as of December 31, 2013,
she and her husband, George,
were able to enroll in a health
plan through the new Health Insurance Marketplace in South
Dakota that offered better coverage at a much lower cost. Deborah
no longer finds herself having to
pay the full out-of-pocket cost of a
doctors visit, which wasnt covered by her old plan. Before, her
and her husbands combined
monthly premium payments were
nearly $1,200. Now, with the help
of a premium tax credit available
through the Health Insurance
Marketplace, Deborah and George
pay a total monthly premium of
$95 and pay a $10 copayment to
visit the doctor. Additionally, Deb-

orah no longer has to worry about

having to pay more or be denied
coverage for being pre-diabetic
and having high blood pressure.
Peter, from Spearfish, qualified
for a premium tax credit on the
Marketplace which helped him enroll in a health insurance plan on
HealthCare.gov for his family of
four that cost $5,000 per year
half the cost of the familys previous plan. While it took a little persistence to complete the process in
the early part of the open enrollment period, Peter and his family
now have more money in their
pocket and are pleased with their
health coverage which began on
January 1.
While the Health Insurance
Marketplace offers consumers affordable insurance coverage options, additional reforms in place
under the law provide important
consumer protections. Chris and
his wife, Karen, from Rapid City,
can now rest assured knowing
that their young daughter who
lives with Type 1 diabetes can no
longer be denied coverage because
of her pre-existing condition.
Young adults searching for that
first job after college can take comfort in knowing they have health
insurance through their parents
plan until age 26. Seniors on
Medicare will continue to benefit
from free preventive screenings
and have already saved on average $747 for prescription drugs because of health reform protections.
Some continue to call for repeal
of the Affordable Care Act, but
these efforts are short-sighted and
would only raise premiums, end
essential consumer protections
and add to our deficit. We cannot
go back to a time when insurance

companies were in charge and millions of Americans were unable to

access affordable health care. In
the four years that the Affordable
Care Act has been law thousands
of South Dakotans and millions of
Americans are now benefiting
from new consumer protections
and coverage options.
The Marketplace open enrollment period ends on March 31. Be
sure to visit HealthCare.gov, talk
with your local assister by visiting
localhelp.healthcare.gov, or call
the national call center at 1-800318-2596 to review the insurance
plan options available. Over 6,700
South Dakotans have enrolled in
a health plan through the Marketplace and over 89 percent of those,
like Deborah and Peter, have received premium assistance to help
cover some of the costs. As implementation continues in 2014 and
beyond, I remain committed to ensuring all South Dakotans have
access to meaningful, affordable
health coverage.

Senator John Thune

Celebrating our
agricultural heritage
On March 25th our country celebrates National Agriculture Day.
We honor the farmers and ranchers whose ingenuity and dedication has enabled them to continue
to provide a stable and affordable
food supply for our country and
the world, even when faced with
adverse weather and numerous
challenges.
National Ag Day is especially
meaningful to those of us from
states like South Dakota whose
number one industry is agriculture. In South Dakota, agriculture
extends beyond the field boundaries of family farms; it is a building block of our communities. Our
communities appreciation for
agriculture was perhaps no more
evident than this past winter
when thousands of farmers,
ranchers, and neighbors with no
direct association to agriculture,

banded together lending a helping

hand to the those who suffered
tragic livestock losses due to winter storm Atlas.
It shouldnt come as a surprise
that a recent study by Colorado
State University named South
Dakota as the top agribusinessfriendly state, meaning it has the
best economic climate for agriculture in the United States. The results of this study are another
example of what makes South
Dakota great its people, their
support for one another, and their
collaborative effort to make South
Dakotas businesses thrive.
As we salute our farmers and
ranchers, we also must remember
those who support the agriculture
industry throughout the state.
From the truckers who tirelessly
haul livestock and grain away
from the farms and ranches, to the
veterinarians who treat livestock,
to the equipment dealers and
manufacturers, all play their part
in keeping our agriculture industry strong while employing thou-

sands of people in our state.

I recently attended the Western
Corn Belt Precision Ag Conference
in Sioux Falls, and I walked away
encouraged about the future of
agriculture in South Dakota. Precision planting and other technology available today for those who
wish to use it will enable farmers
to efficiently produce more food on
existing land and continue to keep
our food costs affordable.
As a Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I was able to
include several land stewardship
policies in the 2014 Farm Bill that
will enable farmers not only to
maximize production, but to preserve their less productive land
and South Dakotas diverse landscape.
Both the latest agriculture technology and land stewardship tools
in the Farm Bill provide exciting
opportunities for farming and
ranching into the future, and will
give us all even more reasons to be
proud of South Dakotas agricultural heritage.

From the S.D. Governor

Governor Dennis Daugaard

Upholding obligations
to South Dakotas
pension fund
Nebraskas well-known and successful investor, Warren Buffett,
mentioned public pension obligations in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders:
Local and state financial problems are accelerating, in large
part because public entities promised pensions they couldnt afford.
Citizens and public officials typically under-appreciated the gigantic financial tapeworm that was
born when promises were made
that conflicted with a willingness
to fund them. Unfortunately, pension mathematics today remain a
mystery to most Americans.
Buffett recognized that some
governments create an illusion of
a balanced budget by failing to
fund their pensions. If governments dont have enough revenue,
or if they want to spend in other
areas, they underfund the needed
contribution to the pension fund.
Warren Buffetts comment reminds us that many public bodies
fall prey to that temptation. They
dont have the willingness to fund
pensions, because a failure to fund
has no immediate consequences.
With a few exceptions, virtually
all government employees in
South Dakota, if they have a pension plan, are under one plan

The South Dakota Retirement

System. This includes all public
school teachers in our state, all
public university professors and
employees, all state employees,
and many county and city employees all under the S.D. Retirement System. Third grade
teachers in Canton, snowplow
drivers in Mobridge, social workers in Winner, university professors in Madison, policemen and
firefighters in Rapid City all on
the one plan.
Last November, the Milliman
2013 Public Pension Funding
Study evaluated the top 100 pension funds in the nation, judging
their condition as of the end of
June, 2012. At that time, with a
market value of $7.8 billion in assets, South Dakotas plan was 93
percent funded. The South Dakota
Retirement System tied for 3rd
best funded of those 100 top plans
in the U.S. Many pension plans
were grossly underfunded Arizona at 49 percent, Chicago Municipal Employees Pension at 38
percent, Connecticut State Employees at 37 percent, Illinois

Teachers at 41 percent, Indiana

Teachers at 44 percent and the
worst KY Employees Retirement
Fund at only 29 percent funded.
After last years strong investment returns, our plan, the South
Dakota Retirement System, is
again over 100 percent funded.
This month, I signed Senate Bill
152, which also fully funded the
Cement Plant Retirement Plan.
This plan was frozen when South
Dakota sold the state cement
plant in 2001. It still provides benefits to over 350 former employees,
and, for a variety of reasons, the
frozen plan had become underfunded. The now fully funded
plan will be consolidated into the
South Dakota Retirement System.
This will reduce administrative
burdens, provide more investment
flexibility and create a permanent
solution to the funding of this
plan.
Its one more area where South
Dakota has improved our financial condition. Consequently, its
also a tapeworm that South
Dakota wont need to worry about
anymore.

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4-H whiteboard project day/shooting sports

Thursday, March 13 found a
creative group of young artists
making their own personalized
whiteboards. The project was presented by Angie Kinsley from the
Jones County 4-H office and sponsored, in part, by the Prairie
Rangers 4-H Club who covered a
majority of the material cost for
everyone who participated.
Each acrylic frame was decorated to suit the artists individual
style and can be hung so notes or
messages may be left. Some of the
themes included bold geometric
designs, hunting, sparkly tea
party and dogs with everyone's
being unique. At the end of the
session, each participant completed an entry card and plans to
exhibit his or her whiteboard at
the Jones and Mellette County
Achievement Days in August.

Courtesy photos
Sheila Hurst, local artist, assisting 4-Her Seiney Moore with her project.

Back row, (L-R): Taylor Feddersen; Ty Fuoss, Sloan Benedict and Dylan Fuoss. Middle row, (L-R): Jacob Birkeland, Cyrus Hendricks, Bridger Hight, Matthew Birkeland, Savanah Hendricks, Seiney Moore, Kamri Kittelson and Cooper Feddersen. Front
row, (L-R): Jaelyn Green, Slade Benedict and Kelby Saunders.

Above, (L-R): Annalee Roghair, Jacob Birkeland, Austin Olson, Matthew Birkeland and Wyatt Olson have a good night of
practice.
Below: Kathlene Boyle, lead scorer for the Jones County Sr. .22 team in Match I.

According to Kathy Reeves, 4-H

Science Field Specialist, over
1,000 youth participated in the
first 4-H Shooting Sports qualifying match of 2014. Participants
shooting a minimum score in their
discipline earn the right to participate in the South Dakota 4-H
Shoot, to be held April 25-27 in Ft.
Pierre, S.D.
The 4-H youth have three qualifying match periods each year in
which they can compete against a
qualifying standard score and the
scores posted by other 4-Hers in
the state.
The first match ran from January 1 to February 28 while match
two will end April 15. Nineteen of
Jones Countys 48 4-H shooting
sports participants competed for
county and state ribbons during
match one. Those 19 4-Hers have
already qualified in 29 different
disciplines and are sure to represent Jones County well.
In addition to individual scores,
counties may have teams in all of
the different divisions. The Jones
beginner
compound
County

archery without sights team consisting of Matthew Birkeland,

Jolie Dugan, Ty Fuoss and Mesa
Roghair was the number one team
in the state while Jones Countys
other team in the same division
earned third place in state standings. The second team consisted of
Slade Benedict, Seiney Moore,
Dylan Fuoss and Madelyn Host.
Jones County had a junior age
team of compound archery without sights that won first place in
their division. Those team mem-

bers were Jacob Birkeland, Dylan

Iwan, Sloan Benedict and Annalee
Roghair.
Civilian marksmanship can be
a fun and fast paced .22 rifle division shot at two distances out of
doors. The Jones County senior
team of Kathlene Boyle, Darian
Roghair and Jacob Lolley won
their division in the state for
match one.
See more at: http://igrow.org/4h
/south-dakota-4h/qualifying-match-1results1/#sthash.QxRXURWH.dpuf

MRC supports
Host families sought for one month
rail rehab from
4-H International Exchange Program
Chamberlain west

This coming summer, open your

mind to a new world and your
heart to a new lifelong friend.
Midori K. is a 13-year-old girl
from Shiraoka, Japan, who loves
playing the piano, outdoor activities, singing and fishing. She
would like to enjoy the everyday
life in a different culture and the
interaction with a South Dakota
family, while making many new
friends. Midori is one of 24 Japanese teenage girls and boys, ages
12-16, who will be staying with
local families as part of a two-way
exchange program sponsored

through 4-H. The Japanese youth

come eager to live our everyday
life and make friends who will last
a lifetime. The exchangees will
stay with their South Dakota host
families from July 26 to August
22, 2014.
The program accepts host families with children of the same gender and within two years of age.
Families without children in this
age range are encouraged to host
an adult chaperone for two weeks.
Families do not need to be involved in 4-H to host, just a willingness to share your home and

your world. There is no need to

know the Japanese language. The
students have been studying English, and are anxious to use it.
The program gives host families a chance to share their culture, friendship and family life
with an exchange student, and at
the same time learn about Japanese life, said Alan Lambert, South
Dakota 4-H International Exchange Programs coordinator.
The home stays last only a
month, but the effects last a lifetime.
Host family applications and information about the program are

available by contacting Lambert,

at 605-366-6107 or alanelambert@gmail.com. Your local county
4-H educator or local 4-H club
leader may also help direct you to
more information.
The 4-H International Exchange Program is one of the
largest exchange programs involving North American and Japanese
youth in the world. Since it began
in 1972, more that 40,000 students have stayed with families in
39 states including South Dakota,
and more than 6,300 United
States youth have made reciprocal
visits to Japan.

by Lucy Halverson/LCH
The Mitchell-Rapid City Rail
Authority (MRC) agreed to commit their support towards the rehabilitation of 42-miles of rail line
from Chamberlain to one-mile
west of Presho with an interestfree loan from the state rail board
for $3.5 million.
Bruce Lindholm, Department of
Transportation railroad project
manager, explained to the MRC
board at their meeting last Thursday in Chamberlain, the status of
the state-owned rail line rehab
project from Chamberlain west.
In addition to the $1.2 million
the Governors office requested for
repairing the railroad bridge over
the Missouri River, the 2014 legislature added another $6 million
for rehabilitating the railroad further west.
Yesterday (Wednesday, March
19) the state rail board approved
another $3.5 million towards the
project and offered to loan MRC
$3.5 million at no interest, said
Lindholm. Thats about half of
the estimated cost of the $28 million project.
The state has applied for a Federal grant through the TIGER
program three times for this section of the rail line rehab and been
denied funding all three times.
We believe with the amount of
local match we have put together
this time it should help our application, said Lindholm. He added
that in 2010 the state received $16
million in TIGER funds to apply
towards the rehab from Mitchell
to Chamberlain, which was approximately half of the actual cost
of the project.
Lindholm told the MRC board
that the Rails to the Future organization believe they can come up
with $300,000 to $500,000 from
Ag commodity groups, local government agencies, and donations
from area producers.
This gives us the funding
mechanism to finish off the project, said Todd Yeaton, chairman
of the State Rail Board, who along
with several other state board
members attended the MRC meeting.
Lindholm agreed that the more
match the application has the better the chances are of being
funded.
Written letters of support are
also needed, said Lindholm.
He added that letters should explain how the rehabilitation of the

rail line will affect individuals,

towns, school districts and the
local economy.
We need to explain how important 20 new jobs are to a town like
Kimball or Presho, said Lindholm.
Letters are needed by April
10th, and can be mailed to Lindholm's attention at DOT, 700 East
Broadway Ave., Pierre, S.D.
57501.
MRCs lawyer Ken Cotton suggested that the board could agree
in principle to accept the loan, but
the official vote should be taken
at a later date over a conference
call with all members.
MRC is currently repaying a
loan of $2.7 million from the state
rail board taken on the Mitchell
to Chamberlain rehab project.
Payments are made from the
$50 per car surcharge MRC collects from Dakota Southern Railroad.
In 2012, $24,350 was collected
from 487 cars on the line. That
amount jumped to $152,450 in
2013 when the number of cars
rose to 3,049.
End of the year revenue share
numbers from DSR, who leases
the rail line from MRC, were not
available for the meeting.
MRC chairman Tom Greenway
said its pretty hard to set a
budget for 2014 without complete
end of the year figures.
The board tabled approving a
budget until DSR provides numbers for 2013.
Lester Thompson, DSR general
manager, reported to the board a
contract to move grain cars from
CHS elevator in Chamberlain to
their elevator at Mitchell has
been signed, and another deal is
pending with AgKota at Plankinton.
This will be the first time cars
will move under the haulage
agreement, said former DSR
owner Alex Huff.
BNSF Railway agreed to grant
regional and short lines access
rights to the line in the agreement
reached with the State of South
Dakota when the state sold to
BNSF in 2005.
Huff also expressed his opinion
regarding the DSRs tardiness in
presenting end of the year figures
to MRC, making their yearly payment to MRC and the paying
their local vendors.
Continued on page 9

Rural
Extension News

Murdo Coyote March 27, 2014

Jones County FSA News

David Klingberg

Bob Fanning (605) 842-1267

Evaluating winter
wheat stands
Warm days and nights have
raised soil temperatures into the
mid and upper 30s in much of
South Dakota, enough to take the
frost out of the top several inches
and begin to bring winter wheat
out of dormancy. Cool days and
nights in the forecast will slow the
process, but were at the point on
the calendar where winter wheat
fields will soon begin to look green
if they are alive. Articles earlier
this winter have suggested that
much of the winter wheat crop is
expected to have survived the winter relatively well. Those articles
were based on monitoring soil
temperatures
at
automatic
weather stations, precipitation,
soil moisture and limited actual
field inspections. Undoubtedly
there will be locations in the state
that are dry, wind erosion occurred, or for other reasons, some
of the winter wheat was damaged
by winter injury.
As the winter wheat begins to
grow, producers will be able to accurately assess their stands, and
degree of winterkill that occurred,
if any. This will help make decisions on whether to keep the stand
or destroy it to go to another crop,
and take appropriate management strategies.
Evaluating a winter wheat
stand early consists of two aspects, plants per square foot, and
how uniform the stand is. Yield is

directly affected by the number of

plants per square foot in the field.
Optimum plant stands for winter
wheat are said to be 18 or more
plants per square foot. If uniformly distributed, five-six plants
per square foot is considered to be
the minimum. Winter wheat has
the ability to compensate for lower
plant densities by tillering, but
there is a limit to that ability, and
the plants must be uniformly distributed to take full advantage.
To evaluate a winter wheat field
early in the season, you have to
make several assumptions. If we
assume one million kernels per
bushel, 25 kernels per head, and
five tillers per plant, eight plants
per square foot would produce 44
Bu/Acre. Main stems often produce more than 25 kernels, but
secondary tillers will bring the average down. High plant populations typically produce fewer than
four tillers, whereas low plant
densities will likely result in considerably more. Each producer
will need to decide what yield potential is adequate for their operation.
The general recommendation
for nitrogen fertilization is to have
all or most of the nitrogen applied
before jointing. Early jointing is
the stage at which head size is
being determined, and providing
optimum nutrients will help take
advantage of that. There is some
thought that nitrogen applied
early will stimulate tillering, although possibly to a limited extent. Application should be

Ranch brings record

prices at auction
The Seven Blackfoot Ranch
drew a huge crowd to the tiny
community of Milesville, S.D., for
the St. Patricks Day auction of
12,000 acres.
This was the largest ranch ever
sold by auction in Haakon County.
This scenic ranch was owned by
Dave and Sandy Solberg and their
family.
This ranch had a nice cross section of grassland, draws, and
breaks, with acres of prime farmland and three homes situated
throughout the nine tracts. Bidders arrived from seven different
states. After very spirited bidding,
the nine tracts sold to six different
individuals at an average price of
$1,238 per acre. Prices ranged
from $850 to $2,000 per acre.
Tract One, 600 acres of farmland with some growing wheat,
sold for $2,000 per acre. Tract

Three was 625 acres of mostly

level pasture land with good
water, and it brought $1,200 per
acre. Tracts Two, Four, and Six
were considered farm ground, and
sold at $1,750, $1,675, and $1,550
per acre. Tracts Five, Seven, and
Eight were mostly pasture with
some hay and possible farm
ground. These larger acreages,
from 2,128 acres to 2,604 acres,
each had a home and a few outbuildings. Their prices were
$1,050, $1,030, and $850 per acre.
Tract Nine was an 18.5 acre site
set up with four camping lots. It
had electricity, rural water, and a
commercial septic system. It sold
at $1,975 per acre.
Auctioneers were Dan Piroutek
of Piroutek Auction Service,
Milesville, and Lonnie Arneson of
Arneson Auction Service, Elm
Springs.

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delayed until the soil is no longer

frozen but dry enough to support
traffic. If the spring is wet, the
window of opportunity may be
narrow enough that getting it on
early will help insure that the nitrogen is available before jointing
occurs.
Weed control becomes more important with a thin stand of
wheat. If the crop is planted into
wheat stubble, adding a half rate
of fungicide with the herbicide
may help maintain secondary
tillers and subsequent yield potential.
*****
Sorghum U to be held in
Mitchell. A Sorghum U educational event will be held at the
Highland Conference Center in
Mitchell on April 3. Visit
http://sorghumcheckoff.com/forfarmer/sorghumu/to register or for
more information.
Calendar
March 3 Sorghum U, 9:00
a.m., Highland Conference Center,
Mitchell

USDA ENCOURAGES
EARLY REGISTRATION
FOR FSA PROGRAMS
The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Farm Service
Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan
M. Garcia recommends that farmers and ranchers who plan to participate in FSA programs register
in advance. Producers are encouraged to report farm records and
business structure changes to
your local FSA Service Center before April 15, 2014. Enrollment for
the disaster programs authorized
by the 2014 Farm Bill, including
the Livestock Indemnity Program
(LIP) and the Livestock Forage
Disaster Program (LFP) will begin
by April 15, 2014. We expect significant interest in these programs, said Garcia. Early
registration should help improve
the sign-up process and allow us
to expedite implementation of the
programs. I strongly encourage
producers to complete their paperwork ahead of time.
Examples of updates or changes
to report include:

New producers or producers

who have not reported farm
records to FSA.
Producers who have recently
bought, sold or rented land. Those
producers need to ensure that
changes have been reported and
properly recorded by local FSA
county office personnel. Reports of
purchased or sold property should
include a copy of the land deed,
and if land has been leased, then
documentation should be provided that indicates the producer
had/has control of the acreage.
Producers that have changed
business structures (e.g. formed a
partnership or LLC) need to ensure that these relationships and
shares are properly recorded with
FSA. Even family farms that have
records on file may want to ensure that this is recorded accurately as it may impact payment
limits.
Farm records can be updated
during business hours at FSA
Service Centers that administer
the county where the farm or
ranch is located. Producers can

contact their local FSA Service

Center in advance to find out
what paperwork they may need.
In addition, bank account information should be supplied or updated if necessary to ensure that
producers receive payments as
quickly as possible through direct
deposit. While any producer may
report farm records and business
structure changes, it is especially
important for producers who suffered livestock, livestock grazing,
honeybee, farm-raised fish, or
tree/vine losses for 2011, 2012,
2013 or 2014, and may be eligible
for assistance through one of the
four disaster programs.
DATES TO REMEMBER/
DEADLINES
July 15: 2013 ACRE production
July 15: 2013 NAP production
July 15: Final 2014 acreage reporting date
Feel free to call the office if you
ever have questions on any of our
programs 605-669-2404 Ext. 2.

MRC supports rail rehab

Continued from page 8
You as a board have a fiduciary responsibility to the public,
Huff said to the MRC board. If
the current operator doesnt pay
on a timely manner, maybe it's
time to get a new operator.
The board agreed that Cotton
should send a letter to DSR owners, Mike Williams and Stan Patterson, with regards the financial
issues addressed during the meeting.
Thompson told the board he

checks with local vendors every

90 days for past due balances.
I don't control the checkbook,
said Thompson, explaining that
DSR pays on a 90-day basis.
In other business the MRC
board reelected officers for another year with the current office
holders remaining on the board,
Tom Greenway, Mt. Vernon,
chairman; Kim Halverson, Kennebec, vice-chair; and Monte
Anker, Murdo, secretary/treasurer.

Members of the Mitchell-Rapid City Regional Rail Authority held their annual reorganization meeting. Seated, (L-R): Monte Anker, Tom Greenway, Pat Hansen,
Ken Cotton, Kim Halverson and Tom Schroeder listen to Bruce Lindholm, DOT
railroad project manager discuss railroad issues.

Public Notices
Notice of Job
Openings
The City of Murdo is now accepting applications for the positions for the 2014 season:
1. Baseball Coach - to organize and
coach the summer baseball program.
2. T-ball Coach for organize and coach for
approx. 1 month.
3. Softball Coach to organize and coach
the program.
4. Full and Part time Lifeguards to work
at the Municipal swimming pool
5. Swimming Lesson Instructor to instruct
swimming lessons.
6. Swimming Pool Manager to manage
the personnel and operations of the swimming pool.
Applications are available at the City Finance Office between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday,
and must be returned by 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 7 2014. Applications will be reviewed at by the City Council at the
meeting that evening with interviews to be
set up, if necessary. For more information,
call 669-2272. The City of Murdo reserves
the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
Krysti Barnes
Finance Officer
Published March 13, 20 & 27 and April 3,
2014, at the total approximate cost of
$46.66.

Notice of Bids
Jones County
Board of Commissioners
The Jones County Board of Commissioners will be accepting sealed bids until 1:00
p.m. central daylight savings time on
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 for contracted daily
courthouse janitorial and courthouse
grounds care, which includes lawn and
sidewalks. The bid shall be for a months
contract care. Successful bidder will be
paid by check monthly.
For details, contact the Jones County Auditor at 605-669-7100 or pick up a detailed list of duties at the County Auditors
office, 310 Main Street, Murdo, SD. Bids
must be marked sealed bid and delivered to the Jones County Auditors office
or sent to P.O. Box 307, Murdo, SD
57559.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
John Brunskill
County Auditor
Published March 20 & 27, 2014, at the
total approximate cost of $20.79.

Proceedings of the
Jones County School
District #37-3
Special Session
March 3, 2014
The Board of Education of the Jones
County School District No. 37-3 met in
special session on Monday, March 3,
2014 at 4:45 p.m. in the Elementary Library. The following board members were
present: Carrie Lolley--President, Scott
Mathews--Vice President, Chad Whitney
and Andy Rankin.
Absent: Dean Volmer.
Board President Lolley called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m. with Board members present answering roll call. All
actions in these minutes were by unanimous vote by members present unless
otherwise stated.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by
Mathews, seconded by Whitney to approve the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by
Rankin, seconded by Whitney to enter executive session to discuss personnel and
negotiations at 4:54 p.m., in accordance
with SDCL 1-25-2 subchapter d. Lorrie
Esmay, Elementary Principal later joined
the session. Board President declared
session over at 6:17 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Mathews, seconded

by Whitney. Meeting adjourned at 6:20

p.m.
Tami Schreiber,
Business Manager
Published March 27, 2014, at the total approximate cost of $15.27.

Notice of Jones
County Board of
Equalization
The Jones County Board of Equalization
will be meeting at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April
8, 2014, in the Commissioners room at
the Jones County Courthouse. Those
persons wishing to meet before the Board
should contact the Auditor at 669-7100 or
write to P.O. Box 307, Murdo, SD 57559.
John Brunskill
County Auditor
Published March 27 &April 3, 2014, at
the total approximate cost of $11.05.

Proceedings of the
West River Water
Development District
Regular Session
February 20, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: The West River Water
Development District convened for their
regular meeting at the West River Water
Development District Project Office in
Murdo, S.D. Chairman Joseph Hieb
called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
(CT).
Roll Call was taken and Chairman Joseph
Hieb declared a quorum was present. Directors present were: Joseph Hieb,
Casey Krogman, Marion Matt, Veryl
Prokop and Lorne Smith. Also present:
Jake Fitzgerald, Manager; Amy Kittelson,
Recording Secretary; Jessica Hegge,
Larson Law PC.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: None.
APPROVE AGENDA: Motion by Director
Krogman, seconded by Director Smith to
approve the agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVE MINUTES: The minutes of
the January 13, 2014, meeting were previously mailed to the Board for their review. Motion by Director Prokop,
seconded by Director Matt to approve the
January minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT: A. Approval of
Bills: Joseph Hieb - $55.41, Casey Krogman - $55.41, Marion Matt - $55.41, Veryl
Prokop - $55.41, Lorne Smith - $55.41,
West River/Lyman-Jones RWS $1,000.00, Kadoka Press - $36.06,
Lyman County Herald - $33.07, Mellette
County News - $35.96, Murdo Coyote $68.53, Pennington County Courant $30.87, Pioneer Review - $33.46, Haakon
County Conservation District - $1,087.50.
Motion by Director Matt, seconded by Director Smith to approve the District bills.
Motion carried unanimously. B. District
Financial Status Report: The financial
status of the District to date was previously sent to the Board. A copy of the January Financial Report is on file at the
District office in Murdo. Motion by Director
Smith, seconded by Director Matt to approve the January Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS: A. Managers Report:Manager Fitzgerald presented his February
report to the Board. Motion by Director
Prokop, seconded by Director Krogman
to approve the Managers Report. Motion
carried unanimously. B. Other Reports:
None.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:37 a.m. (CT).
ATTEST:
/s/ Amy Kittelson
Amy Kittelson,
Recording Secretary

/s/ Joseph Hieb

Joseph Hieb,
Chairman
Published March 27, 2014, at the total approximate cost of $30.69.

Notice of Responsibility
to Control Noxious
Weeds and Declared Pests
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN this 17th day of March, 2014 pursuant to
SDCL 38-22 as amended to all owners, occupants, agents and public officials
in charge of lands in Jones County, South Dakota, that they are responsible for
the suppression, control, and eradication of noxious weed and declared pest infestations that may exist on such lands.
Chemical, biological, and/or cultural control methods used for the suppression,
control and eradication of noxious weed and declared pest infestations shall be
those approved for such purposes by the Jones County Weed and Pest Supervisor, County Extension Educator or the South Dakota State University Experiment Station.
Upon failure to observe this notice, the county weed and pest board is required
to proceed pursuant to the law and have the noxious weeds or declared pests
destroyed by such methods as they may find necessary, the expense of which
shall constitute a lien and be entered as a tax against the land, and be collected
as other real estate taxes are collected, or by other means as provided by law.
Plants and animals designated as being noxious weeds and declared pests in the
state of South Dakota are Canada thistle, Hoary cress, Leafy spurge, Perennial
sow thistle, Purple loosestrife, Russian knapweed, Saltcedar, and Gypsy Moths.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that upon establishing probable cause to believe a noxious weed or declared pest infestation exists upon any property in
Jones County, a representative of the Jones County Weed and Pest Control
Board will enter upon said property for the purpose of inspecting and confirming that such infestation actually exists.

Proceedings of the
Draper Town Board
Regular Session
March 5, 2014
The Draper Town Board met in regular
session March 5, 2014, at 6:30 at the
Draper hall. Chairman Nies called the
meeting to order. Present was Louder,
Nies and Hatheway. Absent:none. The
minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
These bills were presented for payment
and approved: Dept of Revenue, sales
tax, $24.00; IRS, ss &wh, $71.20; Servall, rugs, $20.92; WRLyman Jones,
water, $45.00; Heartland Waste, garbage,
$700.00; Farmers Union, hall supplies,
$82.26; Keiths Repair, battery and antifreeze, $282.00; Murdo Coyote, subscription, $34.00; West Central Electric,
electric, $444.85.
Janet Dowling, owner of the Nut Buster,
requested a one day liquor license to
serve at the Pheasants Forever banquet.
Board approved.
The street lights were discussed. West
Central will temporarily disconnect the
poles that are marked for one month.
After this time the board is to advise them
if they are to be disconnected permanently. If there is a problem with the lights
that have been chosen it is advised that
you contact one of the Town Board members.
Finance clerk advised the board that the
Modern Woodmen would like to have an
Old Time Dance. It would be a free will
donation with matching funds that would
go towards a project at the auditorium.
The board motioned to do so with funds
going towards a new roof or new doors in
the annex.
DIscussion was held on the grass/weeds,
fence, marker and signs at the lagoon
and dump. The board will have a controlled burn and Kent will remove the
signs so they can be repainted.
Stop signs were discussed for a couple of
intersections in town. The board feels we
need to place one on First and Main and
the other on First and Elm. Motion approved.
A letter was read concerning the services
of Heartland Waste. Finance clerk was instructed to pass this letter to the owner of
Heartland.
Finance clerk advised the board that on
March 17 the board is to meet for Equalization at the Draper hall at 7:00 p.m.
There was a short discussion held on the
Outhouse and the no smoking law.
The recommendation from Safety Benefits was discussed and some of the items
were taken care of.
Finance clerk presented the Municipality
of Draper Audit report and it is filed with
the town and the state auditor.
Municipality of Draper,
Statement of Fund Cash Balances
All Funds December 31, 2013
Cash in Checking Accounts
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,439.09
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143.40
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,132.54
Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,589.31
Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,604.34

Local Govt Hwy and Bridge Fund . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,343.64
County Road Tax . . . . . . . . . . . .433.47
County Hwy and Bridge Reserve Tax . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64.65
Other Intergovernmental Revenue . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.00
Investment Earnings . . . . . . . . . .410.08
Other Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . .995.00
Total General . . . . . . . . . . . .17,196.81
Water Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109.50
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,043.00
Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,325.00
Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,200.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,677.50
Grand Total . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,874.31
Disbursements
General Govt. . . . . . . . . . . . .12,605.15
Highway & Streets . . . . . . . . . .6,763.79
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,070.43
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,439.37
Water Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.00
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,400.00
Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,910.00
Grand Total . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,349.37
Transfer In
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,000.00
Transfer Out
Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,000.00
Subtotal of Receipts, DIsbursements
and Transfers
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,439.37
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.00
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,400.00
Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,349.37
Fund Cash Balance Jan. 1, 2013
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4,242.56)
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(200.50)
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,993.00
Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,925.00
Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,050.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,524.94
Adjustments
Refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588.00
Restated Fund Cash Balance Jan. 1,
2013
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115,093.65
Water Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343.90
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,139.54
Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,664.31
Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132,491.40
Fund Cash Balance Dec. 31, 2013
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112,439.09
Water Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143.40
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,132.54
Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,589.31
Liquor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136,604.34
Being no further business, Nies motioned
to adjourn, second Hatheway.
Kim Schmidt,
Finance Clerk
Published March 27, 2014, at the total approximate cost of $63.36.

Notice of Annual
Meeting
Murdo Cemetery Association

In General
Municipal funds are deposited or invested
with Dakota Prairie Bank in the amount of
$136,604.34.

Notice is hereby given that the annual

meeting of the Murdo Cemetery Association will be held on Tuesday, April 08,
2014, at 7:30 p.m. CDST at the Jones
County Senior Citizen's Center, Murdo,
S.D., for the purpose of electing one (1)
member to the Board of Trustees for a
term of three (3) years, and to take care of
all other necessary business to come before the board at this time.

Statement of Receipts,
Disbursements and Changes
in Fund Cash Balances for All Funds

To be an eligible voting member, annual

dues must be paid prior to the annual
meeting.

Receipts General
Property Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . .5,215.88
Other Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.87
Bank Franchise Tax . . . . . . . . . .355.23
Liquor Tax Reversion . . . . . . . . .591.56
Motor Vehicle Licenses . . . . .3,721.43

Michele G. McNeely
Secretary-Treasurer
Murdo Cemetery Association

Savings Certificates . . . . . . .100,000.00

Published March 27 &April 3, 2014, at

the total approximate cost of $16.90.

Murdo Coyote March 27, 2014

Proceedings of the
Jones County School
District #37-3
Regular Session
March 10, 2014
The Board of Education of the Jones
County School District No. 37-3 met in
regular session on March 10, 2014 in the
High School Tech Room with the following
members present: Carrie Lolley--President, Scott Mathews--Vice President,
Chad Whitney, Dean Volmer and Andy
Rankin. Administration Present: Grant
Vander Vorst--Superintendent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mathews, seconded by Whitney to enter executive session at 6:36 p.m. Board
President declared session over at 7:10
p.m.
At 7:10 p.m. the following joined the meeting: Lorrie Esmay--Elementary Principal,
Tami Schreiber--Business Manager, Tony
Benda, Tami Newbold-Flynn, Dale Convey and Dean Marske.
Board President Lolley called the regular
meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. with Board
members present answering roll call. All
actions in these minutes were by unanimous vote by members present unless
otherwise stated. Pledge of Allegiance
was recited.
OLD BUSINESS: Dean Marske of HKG
Architects gave an update on the elementary building structure.
Reports by Department Heads.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Whitney, seconded by Volmer to enter executive session at 8:15 p.m. in accordance
with SDCL 1-25-2. Board President declared session over at 8:49 p.m.
AGENDA: Motion by Whitney, seconded
by Rankin to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion by Rankin, seconded by Mathews
to approve the following:
MINUTES: of the February 10, 2014 Regular Meeting.
FINANCIAL REPORTS: approved as follows: GENERAL FUND: Bal.Bro't Fwd
$630,788.98; RECEIPTS Ad Valorem
Taxes $36,306.86, Mobile Home Taxes
$995.54, Prior Yrs Taxes $4,866.17,
Penalties $264.78, Interest $137.30, Admission $4,544.65, Rental $725.00, Concessions $2,446.86, Co Apportionment
$2,321.33, State Aid $37,682.00, Apportionment $10,070.29, Bank Franchise
$18,355.05, 21st Attendance $650.00,
Other
$659.10.
EXPENDITURES
$149,87973.64; Bal on Hand Checking
$246,011.25; MMDA $104,989.30; Investments $250,000.00. CAPITAL OUTLAY:
Bal Bro't Fwd $214,305.70; RECEIPTS:
Ad Valorem Taxes $9,775.36; Mobile
Home Taxes $162.14, Prior Yrs Taxes
$1,589.66, Penalties $81.61, Interest
$6.98. EXPENDITURES $9,850.72; Bal
on Hand Checking $125,135.55; MMDA
$90,935.18; Investments -0-. SPECIAL
EDUCATION: Bal Bro't Fwd $995,890.22;
RECEIPTS:
Ad
Valorem
Taxes
$12,010.01, Mobile Home Taxes $199.17,
Prior Yrs Taxes $2,311.26, Penalties
$118.59, Interest $28.77. EXPENDITURES $15,233.21; Bal on Hand Checking $522,806.51; MMDA $212,518.30;
Investments $260,000.00. PENSION
FUND: Bal Bro't Fwd $289,006.14; RECEIPTS: Ad Valorem Taxes $2,409.80,
Mobile Home Taxes $39.98, Prior Yrs
Taxes $501.71, Penalties $25.84. EXPENDITURES $-0; Bal on Hand Checking $291,983.47; MMDA -0-; Investments
-0-. FOOD SERVICE: Bal Bro't Fwd
$32,541.68; RECEIPTS: Pupil Sales
$4,308.30, Adult Sales $538.70, Headstart $325.23, Fed $4,986.91 Perf Based
Reimb $173.22.
EXPENDITURES
$10,305.38; Bal on Hand Checking
$32,568.66; MMDA -0-; Investments -0-.
TRUST & AGENCY: Bal Bro't Fwd
$38,512.21; RECEIPTS $8,898.05; EXPENSES $9,715.25; Bal on Hand
$37,695.01.
EXPENDITURES: and the issuing of
checks on March 10, 2014. PAYROLL BY
DEPT: FICA paid through First Fidelity
Bank, Retirement check issued to SD Retirement System and Health Insurance
check issued to Wellmark. PAYROLL:
$93,417.11; EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA
$6,740.09, RETIREMENT $4,501.577;
HEALTH INSURANCE $11,410.32. GENERAL FUND: Arts Ditching--Repairs
$2,947.65; ASBSD--Reg Fees $185.00;
Bev Bal--Scorer $105.00; Larry Ball-Mileage/Scorer/Ref $97.55; Best Western--Lodging
$85.00;
Stacey

10

Booth--Supplies $32.27; Broadhead Garrett--Supplies $56.06; CDW--Supplies

$254.65; Century Business--Copier
Leases/Copies $573.39; Chadron State-Reg Fee $75.00; City of Murdo--Water
$216.86; Rose Comp--Fee/Meals $59.00;
Country Pride--Bus Fuel $290.56; Jane
Daum--Gas $20.02; Days Inn--Lodging
$54.00; Dev Resources--Fee $124.00; ERate Ed--Services $371.30; EMC--Addl
Ins $25.00; ERC--Wipes $159.70; Esmay
Electric--$4,279.83; Farmers Union-Propane/Bus Fuel/Gas $1,796.02; Farner
Bocken--Concessions $2,035.35; Freeman--Letter $86.40; Jody Gittings--Class
Fee $35.00; Lea Glaze--Supplies $9.04;
Al Gwin--Judge $50.00; Haggertys--Repairs $104.00; Hartford--Boiler Inspection
$450.00; Heartland--Garbage $360.00;
Keith Hespe--Ref $30.00; Hillyard--Supplies $163.23; Horizon--Physical $180.00;
Ashley Hunt--Judge $20.00; David Hunt-Timer/Ref $55.00; Trudy Hurst--Judge
$140.00; Hyvee--Flowers $50.00; Robert
Kaiser--Timer $250.00; Gary Larson-Final Audit Pmt $700.00; Deadwood
Lodge--Lodging $192.00; Levi Louder-Ref $45.00; Lunchtime--Cookies $27.50;
Moores--Supplies $132.76; Coyote-TRAX/Ad/Minutes $73.43; Kelcy Nash-Scorer/Judge $50.00; Chris Nix--Snow
Removal
$598.90;
Officemax-Toner/Paper $343.23; Peak Fitness-Services $525.00; Printglobe--Pennants
$712.50; Tyler Rankin--Ref $30.00; Jill
Rankin--Timer $40.00; Region VII Music-Fee $75.00; School Specialty--Cabinets
$1,298.60; SDBA--Reg Fee $308.00;
SDIAAA--Reg Fee $360.00; Servall-Mops/Towels Cleaned $466.93; Tammy
Van Dam--Scorer $150.00; Grant Vander
Vorst--Meal $11.00; Venard Inc--Repairs
$296.58;
Verizon--Cell/Long
Dist
$146.55; Vevig Const--Repairs $76.50;
Dean Volmer--Ref $15.00; Lori Waldron-Judge $140.00; West Central--Electricity
$1,917.81. CAPITAL OUTLAY: Esmay
Electric--Install Supressors $6,502.00;
Farmers Union--Propane $887.77; Amazon--Credit ($20.86); West Central--Electricity
$5,150.54.
SPECIAL
EDUCATION: PAYROLL $13,899.48;
EMPLOYER SHARE FICA $1,016.48;
RETIREMENT $825.88, HEALTH INSURANCE $1,276.34. EXPENDITURES:
Childrens Care--Services $760.00; Council for EC--Resources $87.70; Dev Resources--Conf
Fee
$496.00;
Amazon--Games
$103.04;
Diane
Mueller--Services $1,377.60; Therapy
Works--Resources $114.00. PENSION:
PAYMENT--$2,500.00;
EMPLOYER
SHARE FICA $191.25. FOOD SERVICE:
Armstrong--Inspection $161.22; Esmay
Electric--Repairs $1,967.35; Lunchtime-Meals $12,666.43; Moores--Supplies
50.20; Tessiers--Repairs $390.63; Vevig
Const--Repairs $76.50.
P-CARD PROCEDURES MANUAL approved as presented.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: Madison
Mathews, Alexis Hullinger and Alec Whitney for February.
SENIOR PRIVILEGES: were granted for
the remainder of the school year.
ANNUAL AUDIT: for FY2013 approved
as accepted by South Dakota Legislative
Audit.
RESIGNATION: was received from Jane
Springer and accepted.
NEGOTIATING TEAM: for the teachers
shall be Carmen Miller and Margie Peters. Scott Mathews and Chad Whitney
shall be the negotiators for the School
Board.
CONTRACTS: were offered to the Superintendent and Principal at the current
2013-2014 rates as negotiations are not
completed.
NEW BUSINESS: Class Schedules, High
School Heating/Cooling System, Scholarships.
OLD BUSINESS: Goals for the 20132014 school term, P-Card Update, Wireless discussion, Health Insurance
Update.
The next School Board meeting will be
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by
Rankin, seconded by Volmer to re-enter
executive session at 9.50 p.m. Board
President declared session over at 10:47
p.m.
Motion by Volmer, seconded by Whitney
to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:47
p.m.
Tami Schreiber,
Business Manager
Published March 27, 2014, at the total approximate cost of $79.60.

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Proceedings of the
Murdo City Council
Regular Meeting
March 4, 2014
The Murdo City council met in regular
session on Tuesday March 4, 2014.
Mayor Geisler called the meeting to order
at 7:30 p.m. Members answering roll call
were: Wayne Esmay, Jay Drayer, Mike
Jost, Melony Gyles, Matt Kinsley, Arnie
Waddell and Mayor Geisler. Also present
Tami Flynn (The Murdo Coyote), Ray
Erikson, Jerry Hatheway and Krysti
Barnes. All motions were unanimous unless otherwise stated. This meeting was
rescheduled from the Monday previous
meeting due to lack of a quorum.
The agenda for the meeting was reviewed and approved on a motion by
Waddell, seconded by Drayer. The minutes from previous meetings were reviewed and approved on a motion by
Esmay, seconded by Gyles. Building permits for the month were approved as follows on a motion by Waddell, seconded
by Drayer: Mary Cazan addition on west
side. One permit for Dustin and Kristen
Aske was held until measurements could
be made to assure set back.
PUBLIC AREA: Council discussed the upcoming Murdo in May and the Murdo Car
Show. A motion was made by Esmay,
seconded by Jost to pass Resolution
#2014-16 for the Car Auction.

that will still allow 2 flowing

lanes of traffic, and
WHEREAS, the City Council
finds this does not endanger
the health or safety of the citizens of Murdo.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council,
in and for the City of Murdo,
Jones County South Dakota
does allow the closure of the
eastbound lane on Fifth Street
between Jefferson and Jackson Ave. from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. for Murdo in May.
Closure of the street for the car show was
discussed and Barnes mentioned some
items from the prior years car show would
still need turned into the City office. A motion was made by Esmay, seconded by
Drayer to pass Resolution #2014-17.
Resolution #2014-17
A Resolution To Close Main Street
For A Car Show
WHEREAS, the City Council,
in and for the City of Murdo,
Jones County, South Dakota
wants to allow the closure of
Main Street from the intersection of First street to the intersection of Third Street for a car
show on May 23, 2014 and
WHEREAS, the City Council
does not feel this closure would
endanger the health or safety
of the citizens of Murdo, and

Resolution #2014-16
A Resolution Closing A Lane Of
Traffic On Fifth Street For A Special
Event Murdo In May

WHEREAS, this closure would

be from 1:00 p.m. until 10:00
p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014.

WHEREAS, the Murdo City

Council in and for the City of
Murdo, Jones County South
Dakota has been asked to
allow the closure of one lane of
traffic on Fifth Street for the
Murdo in May/Pioneer Auto
Car auction, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council,

in and for the City of Murdo,
Jones County, South Dakota
allows the closure of Main
Street from First Street to Third
Street on May 23 2014 from
1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

WHEREAS, the lane of traffic

closed shall be the eastbound
lane of Fifth Street, approximately between Jefferson Ave.
and Jackson Ave., and

Council at this time went into executive

session to discuss personnel matters at
7:50 p.m. Mayor Geisler declared the
council out at 8:30 p.m.

WHEREAS, this closure is

from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,

The vouchers for the month were reviewed and approved as follows on a motion by Esmay, seconded by Waddell.

WHEREAS, this closure will be

marked with traffic direction

GENERAL: Payroll 2,546.79; Payroll

taxes 481.48; SDRS (Retirement)

316.64; The Murdo Coyote (publishing)

248.48; FNB (travel/supplies) 280.47;
Golden West (phone) 110.95; Servall
(mats) 41.04; Corkys (supplies) 2.49;
Farmers Union (gas) 54.93; Gary Larson
(annual report) 1,600.00; Quill (office supplies) 149.45; SDML (district meeting)
80.00; Wellmark (health ins) 948.20.
PUBLIC SAFETY: West Central (electricity) 359.33; Jones Co. Auditor (2 month
law) 3,200.00.
PUBLIC WORKS: Payroll 2,190.56;
Payroll taxes 772.63; SDRS (Retirement) 377.57; Golden West (phone)
55.47; Heartland Waste (garbage)
3,451.00; FNB (supply) 24.33; Farmers
Union (gas/fuel) 302.85; Moore Building
(supplies) 24.20; West Central Elec (electricity) 2,754.15; Dept of Revenue (sales
tax) 252.00; MARC (supplies) 12.09;
Wellmark (insurance) 948.20; WR/LJ
(water airport) 40.00; Beirschback (oil)
678.40; Corkys (supplies) 47.15; Esmay
Elec (repairs) 435.52; Ingrams (landfill)
60.00; KLJ (engineering) 12,694.24; Pioneer Country Mart (gas) 88.34; Runnings
(supplies) 58.30; SDML Street Assoc
(meeting) 50.00; US Postmaster (cert
mailing) 120.00.
PARKS & RECREATION: Golden West
(phone) 41.24; West Central Elec. (electricity) 111.38; JC School Dist (city share
at aud) 1,473.83; KLJ (park engineering)
4,594.84.
SPECIAL REVENUE: Brett Nix (ind park)
689.43; West Central Elec (electricity)
744.00.
WATER: Payroll 3,112.71; Payroll
taxes- 929.86; SDRS (Retirement)
433.10; Golden West (phone) 55.47; Pioneer Country Mart (gas) 85.57; FNB
(conf/virus prog/supply) 719.46; West
Central (electricity) 982.40; WR/LJ
(water) 3,520.25; Moore Building (supplies) 4,065.69; Corkys (supplies) 47.15;
Quill (office supplies) 149.45; Running
(supplies) 58.29; SD Assoc of Rural
Water (conference) 175.00.
WASTEWATER: SD One Call (locates)
1.11; Brett Nix (ind park) 689.43.
A written sheriffs report was presented
and a motion was made by Waddell, seconded by Drayer to approve this.
The street report was made by Hatheway
at this time. He discussed with council the
sale of the old surplused dozer, and upcoming street meeting on April 16 and 17,
snow removal and a class he attended
the prior day in Pierre. Discussion was

Jones County
Sheriffs Report
The Sheriff s report is printed
as received by Jones County
Sheriff s Office. It may or may not
contain every call received by the
department.
Sheriff and Deputy calls:
Mar. 11
Sheriff Weber responded to a
report of a suspicious person
in Murdo. The subject was located and checked out okay.
Mar.12
Sheriff Weber responded to a
report of a suspicious vehicle
in rural Jones Co. The vehicle
was found to be with a survey
crew and was surveying the area.
Sheriff Weber responded to a
report of a vehicle throwing
alcohol containers out of the
vehicle. The vehicle that was described was not located.
Mar. 13
Sheriff Weber responded to
and removed debris from the
roadway on I-90, mm194.
Sheriff Weber responded to a
motorist assist on US Hwy 83,
mm62. An oversized load had
broke down. Traffic control was
provided until the driver fixed the
problem and drove away.
May 15
Sheriff Weber responded to a
report of a vehicle broke

down on US Hwy 83, mm60.

The vehicle was towed away.
Sheriff Weber responded to a
report of a vehicle that was
pulling a trailer, that the
trailer had broke. The trailer
was towed away.
Sheriff Weber responded to
an abandoned trailer that was
partially in the north bound
driving lane on US Hwy 83,
mm58. There was no vehicle
around the trailer. A tow was
called to tow the trailer to Murdo.
The driver was located in Murdo.
He was having problems with his
pickup that was not running well.
The driver was warned about
leaving the trailer partially in the
driving lane.
Sheriff Weber responded to
the report of a vehicle and
trailer that had slid in to the
median on I-90, mm185, due to
icy roads. The vehicle and trailer
were towed out of the median.
The SD Highway Patrol assisted
with the accident.
Sheriff Weber responded to a
report of a vehicle and trailer
that had slid in to the median
on I-90, mm183. The trailer had
rolled but the vehicle towing it
did not roll. The trailer was left
and removed by the owner at a

later date. The SD Highway Patrol assisted with the accident.

Sheriff Weber responded to a
report of a vehicle that had
slid into the north ditch and
went through a fence on I-90,
mm194. The vehicle was towed
out of the ditch. The SD Highway
Patrol assisted with the accident.
Mar. 17
Sheriff Weber responded to a
car vs. deer accident on I-90,
mm204. The vehicle sustained
minor damage and was able to
drive away.
Mar. 19
Deputy Sylva responded to a
911 call from a motorist travelling on I-90. There were no
problems with the caller.
Mar. 20
Deputy Sylva responded to a
report of a horse on SD Hwy
248, east of Murdo. The owner of
the horse was contacted and the
horse was put back in.
Mar. 22
Deputy Sylva responded to a
report of an intoxicated subject causing problems at businesses in Murdo. The subject
was located and taken to a
friends house in Murdo and advised to stay inside until he
sobered up.

Murdo Coyote March 27, 2014

held on crack sealing and the repairs

needing made on the crack sealer machine. Hatheway reported that there were
parts ordered for repairs needed. A motion to approve the report was made by
Waddell, seconded by Jost.
The water report was made by Erikson.
He discussed moving the fire hydrants for
the street project. He also stated he had
taken some leave this month. A motion to
approve the report was made by Waddell,
seconded by Kinsley.
The finance report was made by Barnes.
The written report was presented as follows: Cash in Bank 834,579.78;
MMDAs 166,200.76; Savings 738.78;
Change 40.00; Sales Tax 61,117.46;
Interest 32.26; Property tax
18,559.47; Other state revenue
5,345.02 and 1,262.77; Other county revenue 16,659.63. She discussed the upcoming SDML District meeting in Philip,
S.D., and registration will be sent in. She
also mentioned an upcoming SDRS retirement meeting coming up and the
Equalization meeting dates of March 17
at 7:30 and that appointments needed to
be made the prior Thursday.
A copy of the 2013 Annual Report was
presented and a motion was made by
Waddell, seconded by Drayer as follows:
(see page 11).
The repairs to the City finance office roof
was discussed. A motion was made by
Waddell, seconded by Gyles to approve
the report.
OLD BUSINESS: The agreement for the
SD DOT Community Access Grant was
reviewed and a motion was made by
Esmay, seconded by Waddell to authorize the Mayor to sign this agreement on
behalf of the City.
The TAP sidewalk grant was discussed
as was the Small Community Transportation Planning Program. The council discussed and decided to apply for this
program and a motion was made by
Esmay, seconded by Waddell to authorize the Mayor to sign this application.
The Housing Committee set up was discussed as was the airport project.
NEW BUSINESS: The council approved
advertising for summer help and for applications to be due by the next regular
meeting. Barnes presented information
about the SD State Abandoned Tank program and had applications for 2 tanks that
were eligible for removal. A motion was
made by Waddell, seconded by Jost to
authorize the Mayor to sign these applications.
One objection to real taxes was presented. This was for an error on a trailer
home that was never moved into the
county. A motion to approve this was
made by Waddell, seconded by Esmay.
The renewal of the Restricted Use Site
Permit was reviewed. This is done every
5 years. A motion to approve the application and have the Mayor sign was made
by Waddell, seconded by Kinsley. Being
no further business, council adjourned at
9:20 p.m.
Krysti Barnes,
City Finance Officer
Published March 27, 2014, at the total approximate cost of $112.42.

2013 Annual Report Municipality of Murdo

Statement of Net Assets
Modified Cash Basis December 31, 2013 (Exhibit I)
PRIMARY GOVT TYPES
Govt Activities
ASSETS
Cash & Equivalents
851,267
Total Assets
851,267
Net Assets:
Other Purposes
Unrestricted
Total Net Assets

Business Type Activities

16,485
834,782
851,267

Total

94,804
94,804

946,071
946,071

94,804
94,804

16,485
929,586
946,071

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES MODIFIED CASH BASIS

For the year ended December 31, 2013 (Exhibit II)
Program Revenues
Expenses

Charges for Svc

Primary Govt
Govt Activities
General Govt
Public Safety
Public Works
Health & Welfare
Culture & Recreation
Conservation & Dev.
Misc. Exp
Interest long term debt

117,966
27,600
243,381
1,500
104,448
22,879
25
16,684

15,371

Total Govt Activities

534,483

130,303

Functions/Program
Operating
Grants & Contrib

85,675

36,168

2,355
25,902

Business Type Activities:

Water
123,257
Sewer
25,050
Total Business Type
Activities
148,307
Total Primary Govt
682,790

36,168

130,171
68,063
198,234
328,587

36,168

Net (Expenses) Revenue and Changes in Net Assets

Functions/Programs

Primary Government

Govt.
Activities

Business
Activities

Total

Govt Activities
General Govt
<101,595>
Public Safety
<27,600>
Public Works
<121,538>
Health & Welfare
<1,500>
Culture & Rec.
<102,093>
Conservation & Dev. <22,879>
Misc Exp
25,877
Int. on long term debt <16,684>
Total Govt Activities<368,012>

<101,595>
<27,600>
<121,538>
<1,500>
<102,093>
<22,879>
25,877
<16,684>
<368,012>

Business Type Activities:

Water
Sewer
Total Business Type Activities

6,914
43,013
49,927

Total Primary Govt <368,012>

49,927

6,914
43,013
49,927
<318,085>

General Revenue
Taxes
Property
136,325
Sales
463,848
State Shared
6,911
Grants & Contrib
3,000
Unrestricted Investment
Earnings
358
Misc Revenue
49,924

136,325
463,848
6,911
3,000
358
49,924

Total General Revenues

& Transfers
660,366
Change in Net Assets 292,354
Net Assets Beg.
558,913

49,927
44,877

660,366
342,281
603,790

Net Assets Ending

94,804

946,071

851,267

Krysti Barnes,
City Finance Officer
Published March 27, 2014, at the total approximate cost of $101.52.

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

EMPLOYMENT
FULL-TIME
PHYSICAL
THERAPIST-Excellent Benefit
and Compensation Package.
Please apply at www.averajobs.
org or provide resume of interest
to Phyllis Ehler, Human Resources, Avera St. Benedict
Health Center, 401 W Glynn
Drive, Parkston, SD 57366.
EEO/AA, M/F/D/V
TIRED OF BATTLING THE
COLD to get to work? We are hiring motivated bookkeepers, customer service/collections agents
and bilingual collectors to work
remotely. $9 to $20 per hour.
Questions/resumes Text 605-2060581 www.facebook.com/steven.
pletan careers@smartsalesand
lease.com
CARPENTER/CRAFTSMAN
WANTED for all phases of construction. Attitude and motivation is key. $14/hr $18/hr DOE.

Deadline is Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Call: 669-2271

Contact Design Draft Inc at 2247580.

rector Cris Owens (605)466-2206,

Christine.Owens@k12.sd.us

RESIDENTIAL HOME DESIGNER. Proficient with Chief

Architect software or willing to
learn. Self-motivated, driven individual. Unique opportunity in
Pierre. Salary DOE. Contact Design Draft Inc at 224-7580.

NIGHT LINE-HAUL POSITION: Rude Transportation, Inc.

Hiring Line-haul driver, MondayFriday run from Redfield to Sioux
Falls, SD and return. Compensation $45-55,000 per year DOE.
Benefits after 90 days. Call
Nathan Rude 1-605-460-0796.

THE HURON DAILY PLAINSMAN is seeking a Pressman. Duties include pre-press, operating
our 7 unit Goss Community press,
ordering supplies and newsprint.
Must work evenings and Saturday. This is full time position with
benefits. To apply: email resume
to medemail@aol.com
MCLAUGHLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking candidates for
Superintendent of Schools. Candidate needs proper certification,
management expertise, effective
communication and interpersonal
skills. Contact Dr. Randall Royer
rroyer@asbsd.org or 605-7732500. Closes April 7, 2014.
SPEECH
LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGIST,
2014-2015
school year in northwestern SD:
Competitive salary and great benefits. Contact Director Cris
Owens, Northwest Area Schools
(605)466-2206, christine.owens@
k12.sd.us
AREA
NORTHWEST
SCHOOLS EDUCATION COOPERATIVE 2014-2015: Early
Childhood Special Education
Teacher. Starting salary $35,000
with great benefits. Contact Di-

Emily Wickstrom, Rural Advocate for Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center,
is at the J.C. Courthouse
in the jury room
Tuesday,April1
1p.m.to3p.m.
NO APPOINTMENT
NECESSARY
For more information call
1-800-696-7187
Domestic Violence, Sexual
Assault, Dating Violence.
Emily is also available for
presentations to any group.

Murdo Coyote March 27, 2014

FAULK COUNTY HIGHWAY

DEPARTMENT accepting applications for FT Highway Maintenance
individuals.
Benefit
package. Motivated, positive attitude, work with others. Valid
CDL. EOE. For application call
605-598-6233.
HELP WANTED IN WESTERN
NORTH DAKOTA. Great Northern Ag is a pulse processing/seed
facility in need of staff. Full details at www.greatnorthernag.
com or call 701/497-3082
IMMEDIATE
OPENINGS:
LPNs & CNAs, top weekly pay, direct deposit, & flexible schedules.
Take control of your schedule
with Tri-State Nursing. Apply online today. www.tristatenursing.
com 800-727-1912.
FOR SALE
LONGBRANCH IN PIERRE,
SD. We have lowered the price &
will consider contract for deed.
Call Russell Spaid 605-280-1067.
1999 WILSON TANDEM AxEL
grain trailer. $12,500 OBO Contact Ryan at 605-280-3598

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LOG HOMES
DAKOTA LOG HOME Builders
representing Golden Eagle Log
Homes, building in eastern, central, northwestern South & North
Dakota. Scott Connell, 605-5302672, Craig Connell, 605-2645650, 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, 800-658-3549
REAL ESTATE
ROY LAKE (SD), SECLUDED
40 ACRE parcel with an 18 acre
forested peninsula surrounded by
lake and state land, modern
cabin/ garage. www.roylakeproperty.com
SERVICES
FARMERS - IH DISGUSTED!
Shifting problems? We have cost
effective fixes for 06-56-86-88 series tractors, engines, clutches,
and ta fixes. Call Wenz Service
800-808-7885 for details.
RHUBARB

WANTED:
RHUBARB PLANTS. Will pay
you $2 per hill to remove or thin.
Sanderson Gardens, (605)6934871. Leave message with your
name, number, and location.
rhubarbking@hotmail.com

Help Wanted
AN ExPERIENCED, full-time
mechanic at Les Body Shop,
Philip. Must have own tools. Wage
DOE. Stop in and apply with
Mike. 859-2744.
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Murdo Nutrition
Program Menu
March 31
Hamburger on a Bun
w/ Lettuce & Onion
Macaroni Salad
Baked Beans
Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries
April 1
Oven Crisp Chicken
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Seasoned Green Beans
Dinner Roll
April 2
Homemade Pizza w/ MeatVegetables
Tossed Salad
Cranberry Juice
Vanilla Pudding w/ Pineapple
April 3
Ham
Company Potatoes
Peas
Dinner Roll
Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries
April 4
Macaroni & Cheese w/ Ham Cubes
Broccoli-Cauliflower
Waldorf Salad
Bread
Mandarin Oranges