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Highlights & Happenings

Preschool Open House: Christ


Lutheran Preschool will be having
an open house / registration for the
2012 - 2013 school year on Wednes-
day, May 23rd from 1 - 6 p.m. Regis-
tration will be in the church base-
ment. Children must be 4 years old
before September 1, 2012 to register.
For more information please contact
Sarah Juergens at 244-5636.
Bison School Parent Involve-
ment meeting for K-6 parents on
Monday, May 14th at 5:00, in the
will be on again at the end of this
week and, then, for another two
weeks after that. Thank you so
much for taking the time to vote for
Jessica, as your VOTES are very IM-
PORTANT!
Paint Ball Blast at LeGrand Scotch
Cap Ranch Saturday May 12, 2012,
10 - 4. Cost $25.00 per person.
Equipment and lunch provided.
Waiver & Release required, for more
information call 605-244-5946.
lunchroom. Child care provided.
Master Gardeners Plant sale May
10 - 12 at the Bentley Building 9
a.m. - 6 p.m. Shop early!
Bridal shower for Erin Titze,
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. at the
Blessed Sacrament Catholic church.
The Stateline Right to Life Group
is meeting on Tuesday, May 15th at
5:00 in the Grand Electric Social
Room. Everyone Welcome!!
Galloway Cemetery meeting at
the Fire Hall in Meadow, May 10,
2012, at 7 p.m. Please send contribu-
tions to help defray expenses to
Jerry Martin 19596 HWY 20,
Meadow, SD 57644.
Please remember to keep voting
for Jessica Johnson who is com-
peting in the "Rising Star of the
West" scholarship competition. You
can vote once each day on each com-
puter without registering. The steps
include: 1.) Go to www.blackhills-
fox.com 2.) Type Jessica Johnson's
name in the "Search" box in the
upper right-hand corner of the
screen 3.) Scroll down and "click" on
any news story about Jessica 4.)
Click on the "Rising Star of the
West" Box on the right side of the
screen 5.) Click on "View Entries" at
the top of the screen 6.) You will,
then, be able to listen to all of the
presentations 7.) You can vote for
Jessica and the other contestants
with one being the lowest score and
ten being the highest score. Please
keep voting--(every day)--as Jessica
Bison Courier
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Volume 29
Number 47
May 10, 2012
Includes Tax
In this issue you will find publi-
cation of financial summaries of
various insurance companies li-
censed to do business in South
Dakota.
Insurance companies doing
business in South Dakota are re-
quired by state law to publish
these financial summaries annu-
ally. The summary lists the insur-
ance company's assets, liabilities,
business in South Dakota for the
year and the lines in which the
company is authorized by the state
of South Dakota to sell insurance.
"Recent times in our nation's
economy have shown us that more
disclosure and more information is
crucial to public confidence in all
aspects of our financial industry,"
SDNA General Manager David
Bordewyk said. "These important
public notices help fulfill the ex-
pectations held by South
Dakotans."
The published insurance com-
pany financial statements from all
South Dakota newspapers soon
will be available at www.sdpublic-
notices.com. The Web site is a com-
pilation of all public notices first
published in all South Dakota
newspapers.
This newspaper along with all
other newspapers in the state and
South Dakota Newspaper Associa-
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vide the public notice Web site as a
public service at no cost to state
and local governments.
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in South Dakota, contact the state
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(605) 773-3563.
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publication of these legal notices,
contact your local newspaper or
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in Brookings, represents 130
weekly and daily newspapers with
a total readership of more than
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Public notices highlight insurance
companies' financial condition
DENR recognizes Perkins County Rural
Water for drinking water compliance
The South Dakota Department
of Environment and Natural Re-
sources (DENR) announced that
the Perkins County Rural Water
public water system and the sys-
tems certified operators have been
awarded a Drinking Water Certifi-
cate of Achievement Award. The
award is for outstanding water
system operations and environ-
mental compliance with state
drinking water standards for the
past year.
The systems certified operators
are Doyle Udager and Eric New-
man.
The best bargain in South
Dakota is reliable, high quality,
safe water from your public drink-
ing water systems - 24 hours per
day - 7 days a week, said DENR
Secretary Steve Pirner. The man-
agers and operators receiving this
DENR award guaranteed their
water was safe by achieving 100%
compliance with the Safe Drinking
Water Act during 2011.
To qualify for the Drinking
Water Certificate of Achievement
Award, public water systems and
their operators had to meet all of
the following requirements for
2011:
compliance monitoring
drinking water standards
distribute a Drinking Water Re-
port
lead/copper action levels
comply with operator certifica-
tion requirements
Butsavage and Kopren take oath of
office to serve on Town Board
By Gladys Jackson
The Bison Town Board met for
their regular board meeting which
was called to order by President
Juell Chapman Monday evening,
May 7, 2012 with a new face at the
board table. Newly elected
Matthew Butsavage attended his
first meeting. Other board mem-
bers present were re-elected David
Kopren, Mike Lockert and Luke
Clements. Attorney Bogue and
Town Clerk Beth Hulm were also
present. Meeting with the Board
were Todd Fink with Fink Dirt-
moving, Prairie City; Kelli Nelson,
Summer Rec., Clyde Hafner, Bison
Fair Board, Heath McKinstry and
Allan Page, KBM, Inc.
The first item on the agenda
was a plaque donated to Terry
Haggart for 25 years of service to
the Town Board. The inscription
reads, In appreciation of 25 years
of loyal and dedicated service-May
1987 April 2012, Bison Town
Board. President Chapman said
He did a good job! Terry was un-
able to attend the meeting.
At this time Matthew Butsav-
age and David Kopren were ad-
ministered the Oath of Office by
Beth Hulm. Matthew will serve a
three-year term and David a one-
year term.
Election of Chairman was held
and Juell Chapman was elected by
a unanimous ballot to this office.
David Kopren was voted in as Vice
Chairman.
The Board approved the min-
utes of April 11, 2012 and the Fi-
nancial Report.
Todd Fink presented a proposal
for the new street from Ernest
Karis east and then south to Dem
Crarys. Todd and Heath McK-
instry will be locating the markers
for the road and Todd will visit
with the nearby landowners on
their excess piles of dirt as to using
some of it for the road. It was then
discussed that the road from Cole-
man Avenue east to Ernest Karis
was only 18 feet wide and the new
road will be made at a wider
width. The Board decided they
want the road to be the same
width. Todd Fink will return to
the June 11 board meeting with a
new proposal to widen the old part
of the road to match up with the
new road being built. Plans are
still to begin construction in July.
Kelli Nelson, who was recently
hired as the Summer Recreation
Director for the Town met with the
Board and presented a tentative
schedule of events, activities and
supplies needed for the upcoming
Summer Rec Program. T-shirts
are being planned this year for the
Summer Rec Program at a cost of
$10.00 per shirt. She will be post-
ing the finalized plans in the Bison
Courier as soon as she can coordi-
nate the swimming schedule, so
keep an eye out for them.
Astatus report session was held
with Heath reporting that he has
between 3-4 meters left in town to
finish up with; the dump ground
wall has become very dilapidated
and needs repair; the parks are
open for business; new employee
Justin Kolb will begin work on
May 21st and WHITE GOODS
PICK-UP DAY WILL BE MAY
23 (in the PM); TREE AND
BRANCH PICK-UP DAY WILL
BE MAY 24 (all Freon has to be
recovered and tagged).
Allan Page, KBM, Inc., engi-
neers for the new storm sewer, met
with the Board for a pre-bid meet-
ing. He presented plans and specs
for the Boards approval. Esti-
mated cost is a little over
$500,000.00. The State of South
Dakota will offer an $80,000.00
grant. After reviewing routes, pipe
and the holding pond at the former
Richard Heck lots, an open discus-
sion was held. The holding pond
will be fenced and gated and there
will be new sidewalks and curb
and gutters on several parts of
main street. The Board had some
continued on page 3
Matthew Butsavage and David Kopren taking their Oath of
Office.

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To honor all mothers...
Bottle for babies
Help support
Care Net
Pregnancy Center
Rapid City.
Fill a baby bottle with
coins. Bottles available at
most local churches or call
244-7246.
Campaign ends
Mothers Day
Sponsored by Stateline Right to Life
Nutrton Ste
Nenu
Thursday, May 10
Grd beef & green bean casserole
potato rounds
banana
Friday, May 11
Chicken & dressing
baked squash
harvest beets
jello w/fruit cocktail
Monday, May 14
Beef & noodles
seasoned spinach
crunchy cranberry salad
peaches
Tuesday, May 15
Cider-braised pork chops
country time mac salad
broccoli & cauliflower
applesauce
Wednesday, May 16
Roast beef
mashed potatoes w/gravy
lima beans
orange
The Bison Public Library is get-
ting ready to launch a project
where you can bring your elec-
tronic device to "check" out books,
audios, music and DVD's. This
project is called OverDrive or "SD
Titles To Go". The company has
been working with Stacy and Jan
providing web-I-nar's and support
to put this program in place on the
morning of May 31. Many of you
have made a donation to help sup-
port this project and we ask for
your patience, the company wants
to make sure all libraries across
the US who signed up for this pro-
gram and ready by May 31. If you
will need help in understanding
this project, please contact either
Stacy or Jan at the library-244-
7252, as they are setting up a
workshop day to educate and help
you. If you are interested and
would like more information,
please contact the Bison Public Li-
brary. The program costs the li-
brary $600 per year and we are
asking for a donation to help sup-
port this project.
Also, a big congratulations to John
Shea who won the Kindle Fire the
library has been raffling. Thank
you to Brittnee Aaker and Gracie
Veal for helping sell tickets; and a
big thank you to everyone who
purchased tickets.
South Dakota titles to go
(OVERDRIVE) library project
Dr. Jason M. Hafner
Dr. David J. Prosser
OPTOMETRISTS
Faith Clinic
Every 1st Wed. of the month
Buffalo Clinic
Every 3rd Wed. of the
month
1-800-648-0760
Three generations of Decker family
A son Crispin James, was born to Rourke and Kathryn (Hen-
drickson) Decker of La Crosse, Wisconsin, on April 30, 2012 at
5:59 p.m. at the Mayo Clinic Health System--Franciscan
Healthcare hospital in La Crosse. He weighed 8 pounds, 9
ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Rourkes mother, Lorraine
Rose Decker, was blessed to be present to assist with the labor
along with Kathryns mother and Rourke. Crispin joins six year
old twin brothers, Christian and Tristan. Grand parents are:
Rev. & Mrs. Michael Campbell of Waterloo, Iowa; Rev, & Mrs.
John Hendrickson of Mankato, Minnesota; Douglas & Lorraine
Rose Decker of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Great grandparents are: Mrs. Evelyn Eash of Sun City, Arizona;
Mrs. Alma ORourke of Bison, South Dakota; Mr. & Mrs. Dwight
Pfeifer of Mesa, Arizona.
Mothers Day Buffet
ALL MOMS EAT FOR $6.00
Sunday 10:30 - 2:30
First 50 moms receive a FREE rose!
every Friday Prime Rib of Garlic Shrimp
every Saturday Steak & Shrimp
Fried Chicken, Shrimp Alfredo,
Roast Beef, Meatballs, Chicken Fried
Steak, homemade salads
and desserts.
Meadow, SD 788-2976
Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 10 Sunday 10 - 6
Senator Thune voted no on S1789
bill which would help stop the clos-
ing of 80 rural post offices and re-
structure the US Postal Service.
The Postal Service has over paid
both its retiree health care and re-
tiree payments by about 13 billion,
this bill will also reimburse this
amount. This bill would also open
other ways for the postal service to
earn money and would save closing
of thousands of rural post offices. In
South Dakota the following towns
are being considered for post office
closure. Agar, Allen, Andover, Ash-
ton, Badger, Barnard, Belvidere,
Brentford, Bullhead, Canova, Ca-
puta, Carpenter, Carthage, Cavour,
Claire City, Corona, Cresbard,
Davis, Dimock, Eden, Enning, Fair-
burn, Frankfort, Fulton, Gann Val-
ley, Glenham, Goodwin, Grenville,
Hamill, Hazel, Henry, Herrick,
Howes, Kranzburg, Lake City,
Lantry, Lesterville, Letcher, Little
Eagle, Mandersonm Mansfield, Mar-
vin, Meadow, Milesville, Mission
Hill, Mound City, Norris, Nunda,
Okreek, Oldham, Onaka, Peever,
Pierpont, Pringle, Ramona, Ray-
mond, Redig, Ree Heights, Reva,
Revillo, Ridgeview, Rockham, Saint
Onge, Scenic, Seneca, Sinai,
Spencer, Tolstoy, Turton, Utica, Vale,
Volin, Wakpala, Wallace, Westport,
White Owl, Winfred, Wood,
Wounded Knee.
The senate bill passed with the
help of Senator Johnson and now
went to the house. So please contact
Congresswomen Noem and tell her
how important this bill is to our
rural post offices and to the people
who live there. Thank you
Dennis Nemmers
Postmaster Retired
130 North Lake Drive
Castlewood, SD 57223
605-873-9355
605-321-7781 cell
Verified by phone.
Senator Thune says NO to helping 80 POST OFFICES in rural South Dakota
Letter to the Editor
Public libraries are the number one point of online access for
people without internet connections at home, school or work.
Americans check out an average of more than seven books a
year. They spend $34.95 a year for the public libraryabout
the average cost of one hardcover book.
The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 3
Lines from the bookshelf
Mothers Day Brunch
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13
Prime Rib New York
Grilled Chicken Ham
Stuffed Green Peppers
Mashed Potatoes
Potato Salad Mashed
Sweet Potatoes Rolls
Oven Roasted Veggies
Watermelon Oriental
Crunch Salad
Cantaloupe dessert
Iced Tea Lemonade
Coffee
R Bar
Lemmon
374-7227
Scarves, jewelry, candles,
designer fragrances.
Special Mother s Day cards by Hallmark
and much, much more.
We do gift certificates!
Greenhouse coming soon!!
White Drug
Main St Hettinger 701-567-2533
Mother s Day
is May 13
By Vi Leonard
Mothers! There are a lot of us and
isnt it nice to have a special day to
recognize us? I really dont know the
history behind why it is set in May,
but it seems very appropriate since
things are coming back to life after
a winters rest. Mothers give life to
and nurture their families.
As I looked around the Library for
books, about mothers and there re-
ally isnt very many that actually
have the word mother in their ti-
tles, but of course there are many
that contain the dynamics of moth-
erhood.
I did find some childrens books
about mothers. One is simply titled
Mother It is a board book that is a
take-off on the Dick and Jane books
that many of we older mothers re-
member from our school days. Even
though it is a board book, it is called
an early reader.
Are you my Mother by P.D. East-
man is a beginner book about a baby
bird who temporarily finds itself
without a mother. She is off looking
for food so he goes looking for a
mother. After several adventures he
does finally find his real mother.
This book has a blend of pictures
and words that encourage children
to read all by themselves.
When I saw the book A Chair for
My Mother, it brought back memo-
ries of one of the programs I worked
with when I was still in the Exten-
sion Service. We had a program that
used childrens books to teach begin-
ning money principles and this was
one of those books. It is all about set-
ting a goal and saving to reach it.
Fire had destroyed everything that
this family had. Mom was a wait-
ress, working long hours and be-
cause they were poor, she couldnt af-
ford a comfortable chair to rest her
weary body when she got home.
They made a plan and filled a jar
with tip money and any coins that
came their way. Finally, one glorious
day it was full and they were able to
find the perfect chair. What joy it
was to achieve that goal.
I Kissed the Baby by Mary Mur-
phy is about the joy a new baby
brings, not just a family but to a
community. This baby was a duck
and everyone who saw him cele-
brated his birth. The graphics in
this are bold and colorful and fun.
I would also like to share a couple
of fiction books that share some of
the struggles that mothers deal
with. On Her Own by Wanda E
Brunstetter, who you may recognize
as an Amish author, is story is about
a young widow whose husband died
unexpectedly eight month ago. She
now has a new baby and three oth-
ers to raise besides trying to run her
husbands beloved Harness Shop.
She is barely able to take care of her-
self and has many struggles. Hap-
pily all ends well for this mother.
True Women by Janice Woods Win-
dle, is a story of strong women,
proud women, wise women Texas
women. It is based on the authors
own roots. She searched for extraor-
dinary women whose blood flowed
through her veins. It is about the
King and the Woods families, from
the Alamo to World War II. The book
opens with a Texas Committee Mi-
nority Report against Women Suf-
frage dated December 7, 1868. In
part it says we believe that the good
sense of every true woman in the
land teaches her that granting them
power to vote is a direct insult to
their sex by implication that they
are so unwomanly as to desire the
privilege Those were fighting words
and sets the stage for this book
about strong women who were un-
doubtedly strong mothers.
I hope you Mothers have a won-
derful weekend, being with your
family and I encourage you to let
yourself be pampered a bit.
National Nurses Week
May 6 - 12
Thank you Angie & Karla for all the
care you give our patients at the
Bison Clinic
244-5206
Butsavage and Kopren
take oath
continued from page 1
questions and before they approve
the pre-bid to be sent to the State
of South Dakota, they asked KBM,
Inc. to include a fix for the water
that pools in the NW 1/4 of Bison
from the Grand Electric pole yard
out to the north and west towards
Irwin Teschers. Because some of
this money will be from the State
of South Dakota and one of the
considerations for this money and
the timeliness of getting the
money is a State- adopted Go
Green stipulation for quick access
to their portion of the money. This
would involve putting a compost
mixture in residential areas
deemed to hold water, which
would include yards, parks, etc.
The Board would like to stay away
from this if at all possible, but did
advise KBM to look into how heav-
ily the Go Green concept worked
against the Town of Bison receiv-
ing the States money. KBM will
check into this plus add the cost
for the NW 1/4 of Bison to the bid
and meet with the Board one more
time before sending the proposal
into the State of South Dakota to
approve so the final bid letting can
be done.
A camera man will be in Bison
this week to take pictures of the
sewer line that ended up with
some busted tile back in January
when Craig Silkman broke the
tiles while constructing the line.
Partial payment has been with-
held until a determination can be
made through the use of a camera
that everything is okay and the
cost of the camera man will be de-
ducted from the amount still owed
Mr. Silkman. This is in the new
housing development being con-
structed on White Street in the
northeast part of town.
Attorney Bogue visited with the
Board on several items, some ad-
vice included a public meeting to
give out information on the Go
Green project if the Board decides
to pursue it.
He also recommended a contract
be signed upon the delivery of a
tractor to be used for the summer
free of charge from the State of
South Dakota. Several other items
were discussed such as an Ordi-
nance on grass clippings, snow
and leaves being pushed into the
street once the new sewer system
is in place. This might be able to
be added to the Nuisance Ordi-
nance the Town already has.
Clyde Hafner of the Bison Fair
Board met with the Board to re-
quest a liquor license for the
Perkins County Fair to be held Au-
gust 17-19. The Bison Fire Depart-
ment also requested a liquor li-
cense for Saturday, June 30th.
The Board voted to advertise for
public hearings on both of these
liquor license requests and to re-
visit them at their June 11th
board meeting.
Town Clerk Beth Hulm asked
that the Board approve the trans-
fer of $86,000.00 of Airport Enti-
tlement funds for the year 2009 to
the Town. She also reported that
the Airport Land Acquisition
Grant is complete and should be
closed out in the amounts of
$24,567.67 and $1,944.31. This
action was postponed for the time
being.
With a new Vice Chairman
being elected, official signatories
will have to be changed. New
changes to the Towns representa-
tives on other boards include Dave
Kopren to the Perkins County
Rural Water Board; Juell Chap-
man to the HUD Housing Board
and Luke Clements to the Bison
Public Library Board. All other
designations and appointments
will remain the same.
The Board elected to invite
Blaise Emerson, Black Hills Coun-
cil of Local Governments to attend
a Special Board Meeting to discuss
ways to prepare in light of the re-
cent oil booms just over the state
line. He will visit with the Board
on Ordinances and zoning that
may be needed in the future.
The Board will advertise for bids
for hay only on two parcels near
and around the Bison Airport.
Watch for ads.
Luke Clements will be the Town
Boards representative to the
Grand Electric Cooperative An-
nual Meeting to be held on June
1st.
A Town Clean-Up Day was dis-
cussed. Local groups will be so-
licited to help.
The softball fields, volleyball
fields and playgrounds in the two
Bison parks are in need of new
sand. Bison Grain will haul back
some sand if the Board pays for
the sand. It was decided to go over
budget and pay the $1,600.00
needed to spruce up the parks
with new sand.
The next regular Town Board
meeting will be on Monday, June
11.
There are more public
libraries than McDonalds
in the U.S.a total of
16,604 including
branches.
Americans spend more
than twice as much on
candy as they do on public
libraries.
Not Flush Enough
When we remodeled our kitchen
in 2003, it was like a typical
kitchen remodeling project: since
we were updating insulation, dry-
wall, lighting, windows, flooring,
and cabinets, it only seemed logi-
cal to replace the toilet at the same
time.
The existing one was supposedly
a water saver model. It had to go
because its pathetic flush just was-
nt cutting it with the demands our
household put on it. We decided to
replace it with a popular indus-
trial strength flusher model at the
plumbers recommendation. I now
realize we shouldve gone with a
sanity saver model instead.
Traumatic toilet clogging inci-
dents are probably going to be the
most memorable of our kids child-
hood and will likely have long-
term effects of proportions yet to
be determined. Of all the unpleas-
ant problems my husband and I
have had to resolve, unplugging
the bathroom toilet is the most
dreaded of all. My kids have a
deep-seated fear of plugging the
toilet and know from experience
that the job is something their par-
ents get frustrated over quickly.
Although youd never know it by
the way the toilet auger and what
I call the accordion toilet plunger
have been flung into the yard
when frustrations have peaked,
both are the most valuable tools
we own.
Recently, we had a real doozey of
a toilet-obstructing incident. On
this particular nightmarish day,
the toilet remained clogged for
most of an eternity, or so it felt
since our house has only one toilet.
When I was called upon for help, I
relied on my standard clogged toi-
let trick but was unsuccessful the
first time so I repeated the process
several more times with more ag-
gression.
The situation turned into a toi-
let siege after my repeated plung-
ing efforts failed me. I had to re-
sort to tricks Id seen my husband
use that I had less experience
with: the toilet auger/plunger
combo. For a while, my son and I
worked in shifts to keep from get-
ting worn down and in order to
avoid getting my husband in-
volvedalways a last resort.
Eventually, it was expressing my
frustration that caused my son to
abandon me and our joint efforts.
My prolonged toilet plunging
was aggressive enough to record
4.2 on the Richter scale but as
soon as I stopped the forceful
plunging, a collective breath was
held as I flushed and waited for
the toilets verdict. The kids lis-
tened intently for the gurgle: the
sign of a cleared passageway.
When I came out of the bath-
room packing an ice cream bucket
of excess toilet bowl water toward
the door, the house was completely
empty and still. Barn cats could
not have scattered as quickly as
my kids when they didnt hear a
gurgle.
The clogging matter seemed to
be hung up in sewage purgatory.
Everything I tried failed, and I fi-
nally decided it was time to deto-
nate a toilet bomb; my cure-all
homemade remedy of vinegar and
baking soda used in conjunction
with hot water in hopes of annihi-
lating the culprit. It took several
attempts but the toilet eventually
gurgled for us.
The most important lesson my
kids have learned about plugging
the toilet is, stay clear of the yard.
You never know where the toilet
auger or plunger is going to land.
Guest Columnist
Page 4 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012
Obituary
Funeral Services for Robert
"Bob" Witt, 88, of Hettinger, North
Dakota were Friday, May 4, 2012
at 1:30 p.m. at the Reformed Pres-
byterian Church in Lemmon,
South Dakota. Chaplain David
Peterson will officiate and burial
with Full Military Honors will fol-
low at Greenhill Cemetery in Lem-
mon. Visitations will be from 3:00
to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3,
2012 at the Evanson Jensen Fu-
neral Home and from 11:30 to 1:30
p.m before the Funeral Service at
the Church on Friday, May 4.
Robert Francis Witt was born on
May 7, 1923 in Muncie, Indiana to
Francis and Lucille (Becktell)
Witt. He came to the Perkins
County, SD area with his family
when he was 2 1/2 years old. Bob
attended Carr School through the
8th grade then went to work for
the Veal brothers in Chance,
South Dakota. He entered into
the US Army after World War II
for a year, then he and his brother,
Richard farmed together for sev-
eral years.
Bob was married to Leola Crow
in December of 1948. In 1955 they
moved to a farm southeast of
Lodgepole, South Dakota and in
1963 they purchased his mother
and step-fathers farm after their
passing away.
He served as a delegate to the
Farm Bureau and also as Chair-
man of the Township board and
was a member of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church in Lemmon.
Bob passed away at the West
River Regional Medical Center in
Hettinger, ND on April 29, 2012.
He is survived by his wife,
Leola, of Hettinger, sons, Lyle, of
Hettinger, Dan, of Springfield,
South Dakota, Tom (Brenda) of
Marion, South Dakota and Jerry
(Kristy) of Lemmon, SD, a daugh-
ter, Joyce (Duane) Baumen, Rock
Springs, Wyoming, a sister, Karen
Burckhard, Belle Fourche, South
Dakota; 16 grandchildren and 36
great grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his
parents, his father and mother-in-
law, two sons, James and Michael,
a brother, Richard, two sisters,
Agnes McKinstry and Martha
Lutz and three grandchildren,
Robert Aaron Witt and Angie and
Amy Witt.
Condolences to Bob's familiy can
be sent through our website at
www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.c
om
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Governor Dennis Daugaard re-
cently proclaimed this fifth month
of 2012 as May Beef Montha
great time to recognize the huge
contribution that the beef industry
makes to the state of South
Dakota.
In making the proclamation, the
executive director of the South
Dakota Beef Industry Council
(SDBIC) says the governor is hon-
oring cattle producers and all of
the allied industries that play a
role in bringing beef to the plates
of consumers in the stateand
worldwide.
It is important that South
Dakotans recognize the valuable
contributions the beef cattle indus-
try makes to our state, explains
Frederick. This proclamation is a
45-year-old tradition that recog-
nizes one of the states most impor-
tant economic sectors. In fact,
says Frederick, South Dakotas
number one industry, agriculture,
has a $21 billion-economic impact
on the states economy, and the
beef industry contributes $2.8 bil-
lion to that totalthe largest seg-
ment.
We appreciate the Governors
recognition of the beef industry
and its more than 15,000 cattle
producers who not only contribute
economically to our state but are
good stewards of their land, utiliz-
ing environmental practices that
will ensure their ranches and
farms will be productive for future
generations, says Frederick.
The SDBIC will be celebrating
Beef Month with a number of beef
promotion events throughout the
month across the state. Frederick
also encourages South Dakotans
to simply enjoy a beef burger or
steak this month as they begin the
traditional grilling season. As you
put that ground beef burger or
steak on the grill, says Frederick,
just remember the thousands of
producers in our state who are
dedicated to producing a safe, nu-
tritious and delicious product.
Governor declares May as beef month
Beverly Jean Baxter, age 72 of
Spearfish, formerly of Faith,
South Dakota, passed away on
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at David
M. Dorsett Regional Health Care
in Spearfish.
The Funeral Service for Bev will
be held at 2:00pm on Friday, May
4, 2012 at the United Methodist
Church in Faith. Pastor Harold
Delbridge will officiate with burial
in the Faith Cemetery. The Eulogy
will be provided by Dennis Fer-
nau.
Serving as casket bearers are
Anthony Larson, Robert Russell,
Troy Clutter, Shane Spradlin,
Gary Uhrig, and Dennis Fernau.
Special Honorary casket bearers
are Bev's grandchildren.
BEVERLY JEAN SCHELL was
born January 17, 1940 in Lem-
mon, South Dakota to Constant
and Mildred (Bowers) Schell. She
grew up on the Schell farm near
Meadow and attended high school
in Lemmon. Bev was united in
marriage to Henry L. Larson Oc-
tober 7, 1955 in Rapid City, South
Dakota. They began their life to-
gether on the Larson homestead.
Four children, Debbie, Harry,
Scott, and Stacey were born to this
union. The Larson family had
lived in numerous places.
In 1969, Bev and her children
moved to Faith where she oper-
ated the V.F.W. until the mid
1970s. She began working with
Dupree/Faith School district in
1976 as an Assistant Business
Manager and secretary to the Su-
perintendent. After the district
split in 1980, Bev worked full time
in Faith as the Business Manager.
Bev was united in marriage to
Lewis (Bozo) Wattenhofer, whom
she made a home with in Faith for
12 years before passing away in
1990.
In 1994, Bev was united in mar-
riage to J.W. Baxter. As they made
their home in Faith, Bev contin-
ued working at the school until re-
tiring in 2000 after 24 years of
dedicated service. J.W. passed
away on September 23, 1997.
Bev moved to Spearfish in 2000
and later on resided at a retire-
ment home and then the David M.
Dorsett Regional Health Care
where she passed away on April
28, 2012.
She enjoyed walking, line danc-
ing, bowling, listening to music,
playing cards, puzzles, travelling
and going out for ice cream. She
especially enjoyed spending time
with family and friends.
Surviving family members in-
clude her 2 daughters and sons-in-
law, Stacey and Mark Russell,
Spearfish, South Dakota; Debbie
and John Baker, Oakdale, Min-
nesota; 2 sons and daughters-in-
law, Harry and Karla Larson,
Meadow, South Dakota; Scott and
Rhonda Larson, Lemmon, SD; 9
grandchildren, Anthony, Alvina,
Debbie, Roxi, Brittany, Kala, Rob-
bie, Matt and Maria; and 4 great
grandchildren, Chance, Lilly, Codi
and Madison; 1 sister and brother-
in-law, Gladys and Emil Schell,
Shadehill, South Dakota; and on
the Wattenhofer side of the family,
stepchildren Scott (Jackie) Wat-
tenhofer, Cindy (Alan) Beigler,
Nate Wattenhofer, Greg (LeAnne)
Wattenhofer, Lisa Wattenhofer,
and Corey (Dawn) Wattenhofer. 13
step grandchildren and 2 step
great grandchildren; and on the
Baxter side of the family, stepchil-
dren Laura (Kurt) Barker, Jay
(Elka) Baxter, and Barbara (Kyle)
Carnes, and 7 step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her parents, husbands, and 1
brother, James Schell.
A memorial has been estab-
lished to the Faith School Building
Fund, PO Box 619, Faith, SD
57626.
Visitation will be on Thursday
from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Faith
Area Memorial Chapel of the
Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in
Faith and on Friday one hour prior
to services at the United
Methodist Church in Faith.
Beverly Jean Baxter
Gudrun Romness, 91, of Arvada,
CO, formerly of Hettinger, North
Dakota passed away at the Collier
Hospice Facility in Wheat Ridge,
Colorado on Monday, April 30,
2012 with her family by her side.
Funeral services will be Tues-
day, May 8th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m at
the Hettinger Lutheran Church.
Rev. Kathleen Dettmann will offi-
ciate. Following a time of fellow-
ship and lunch the burial will be
at Duck Creek Cemetery near
Lodgepole, South Dakota. Visita-
tion will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. at the Hettinger Lutheran
Church on Tuesday morning.
Gudrun Abelseth was born Au-
gust 14, 1920 to Hans and Sally
(Larsen,) Abelseth on their home-
stead, in Perkins County, South
Dakota. She went to the state
teachers college in Aberdeen and
taught school in Perkins County
for several years before marrying
Gordon Francis Romness, also
from Perkins County, on March
18, 1945. They took over the Rom-
ness family farm and ranch, where
they lived until their retirement in
2000. Gudrun was a long-time
member of Duck Creek Lutheran
Church, active in the ladies aid
and womens bible study groups.
She and Gordon lived in Hettinger
until Gordon passed away in 2006.
Gudrun then moved to Arvada,
Colorado, to be near her family.
Gudrun was known for her sewing
and her love of houseplants and
gardening.
Gudrun Romness passed away
at Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge,
Colorado, on April 30, 2012.
Those most grateful for having
shared her life are her daughter
Roxie (Ron) Foster of Arvada, CO;
sisters Alta Swanson and Arlene
Silliman, and brother Fred
Abelseth; granddaughters Kristen
(Tadd) Overstreet of Arvada, CO,
and Andrea Foss of Arvada, CO;
six great-grand-children, Alexan-
der, Andrew, Adam, Victoria, Tay-
lor, and Luke; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Preceding Gudrun in death
were her husband, her parents,
and two brothers, Harold and Nor-
man Abelseth.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts
can be made to the upkeep of the
Duck Creek Cemetery.
Condolences to Gudruns family
can be sent through our website at
www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.c
om
Gudrun Romness
Pastors Perspective
Beckman Wesleyan Church Prairie City
Pastor Brad Burkhalter
Last time I wrote this piece I think I wrote about God's grace.
Even if I did write on grace last time I'm going to do it again be-
cause it is still gripping my thoughts and humbling me to the core.
Ever since I started preaching through Romans on Sunday morn-
ings, I have regularly reflected on the doctrine of free grace, and it
is truly Amazing! It is stunning that even though God knows me
as well as I know myself, or even better, He still chose in His
soveriegnty to pour out his favor on me, a favor undeserved, freely
given. I didn't do anything to entice God on my side. In fact, it was
in spite of my wretchedness, in spite of my sin that God gave me
grace. I didn't earn it; I didn't qualify! He just gave me a gift! I
can't pay for it. All I can do is receive it. It is God who has worked
in me both to will and to do his good pleasure. Apart from God's
grace I would only follow after my own natural inclinations... and
that would be disaster. I would make a major mess of my own life
and the lives of everyone around me. I thank God for His grace.
It's my only hope. Pastor Brad
The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 5
Obituary
Grace Baptist Church Pastor Phil Hahn
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:30a.m.
Wednesday Prayer Mtg. - 6:30 p.m.
Church of Christ
18 mi. south of Prairie City - Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.
Prairie Fellowship Parish ELCA Pastor Margie Hershey
Indian Creek - 11:00 a.m. American - 9:30 a.m. Rosebud - 8:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church WELS
Pastor Gerhardt Juergens
Sunday Bible Class - 8:00 a.m., Worship Service - 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Class - 7:00 p.m.
Coal Springs Community Church
Pastors Nels & Angie Easterby
South Jct. of Highways 73 & 20
Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church Pastor Donavon Kack
Sabbath School - 10:30 a.m., Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Fr. Tony Grossenburg
Saturday Mass: Lemmon - 4:45 p.m., Bison - 7:15 p.m.
Sunday Mass: Lemmon - 8:15 a.m., Morristown - 11:00 a.m.
Holland Center Christian Reformed Church
Pastor Brad Burkhalter Lodgepole
Worship Service - 8:00 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church Pastor Florence Hoff, CLP
Worship Service -10:30 a.m. 9:30 Sunday School all ages welcome
Slim Buttes Lutheran Pastor Henry Mohagen
Reva Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
WMF 2nd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Confirmation every Wednesday
Beckman Wesleyan Church Pastor Brad Burkhalter
Prairie City
Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.
Vesper Service - 6:00 p.m., Wed. Evenings - 7:30 p.m.
Town and Country Extension club
met April 26 with Linda Howey host-
ing.
Bob Drown, Natural resource spe-
cialist, gave a presentation on Arbor
Day, which actually started in schools.
National Arbor Day, April 27, is cele-
brated throughout the U.S.
Bob, a very knowledgeable speaker,
shared a wealth of information on
planting and tending trees, whether it
be shelter belts or yard trees. He de-
signs shelter belts that will withstand
time and climate, and he pointed out
that trees clean the air and provide soil
erosion control.
There were also some interesting
tidbits of information such as a tree in
New York City only lives approxi-
mately seven years and a cord of wood
makes 7 1/2 million toothpicks.
A Bath and Body basket was do-
nated for the Mary Lee Hathaway ben-
efit.
The next meeting will be May 24,
2012.
Vera Kraemer, Sec/Treas
Town and Country extension club
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West River is proud of the accomplishments of our area graduates.
The future is full of opportunity and promise for those who are
willing to go the extra mile and put in the extra effort. WRHS
wishes you the best!
National Nurses Week May 6 - 13
Nurses touch lives one person at a time; please take the time to say
thanks.
Living with Diabetes
How to Live with Diabetes presented by Barbara West certified
diabetes educator in Classroom I on Mon., May 14 from 2 - 4 p.m.
Pre-registration required by calling 567-6203.
Perennial Plant Sale
Fri., May 18 from 2 - 4 pm at the RZ Motors Arctic Cat building.
Please label donated plants. Free will donations for plants and
proceeds used for WRHS Scholarships.
Living with Diabetes
Counting Carbohydrates presented by Linda Nudell certified
diabetes educator in Classroom I on Mon., May 21 from 2 - 4 p.m.
Pre-registration required by calling 567-6203.
EMS Open House
Open House at the West River Ambulance garage on Tues., May 22
from 5 - 7 p.m. Stop by for a free blood pressure check and a blood
glucose level check. File of Life and Fall Prevention pamphlets will be
available for guests and complimentary burgers, hot dogs and dessert
for our visitors.
WRHS e-Newsletter
Go to HYPERLINK "http://www.wrhs.com" www.wrhs.com and sign
up for WRHS e-Newsletter.
Need HELP with Your Medical Bills
Qualification is based on family income and net worth. Please
contact patient financial services at 567-6152.
Pay Your Bill Online
Go to HYPERLINK "http://www.wrhs.com" www.wrhs.com under pa-
tient information.
GREAT GIFTS FOR THE BRIDE TO BE
Order all RADA products online at HYPERLINK
"http://www.wrhs.com" www.wrhs.com, click Auxiliary or call Cindy at
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N.D. Womens Way & S.D. All Women Count
A regular mammogram and pap test does matter. Womens Way & All
Women Count may provide a way to pay. You may be eligible. Enroll
now with Kim at 567-6014.
Medication Assistance Program
Call Cindy Del at 567-6185 to see if you qualify.
BMI Report for 2012
The report breaks down your fat and lean muscle tissue distribution.
Call the WRHS Radiology Department today to schedule your exam
at 567-6060.
Better Information means Better Care
Thank you for your patience with the people who are caring for you,
as we go through the next phase for your electronic health record.
Employment Opportunities
Become a team member in a nationally recognized and growing rural
healthcare system. Apply online at HYPERLINK
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Women, Infants and Childrens Food & Nutrition
WIC provides nutritious foods and education for pregnant and new
mothers, infants and children up to the age of five. WIC also
provides added support for breast-feeding women and their babies.
Contact Paula or Linda at 567-6198.
Garden Gate
You have just gotten a gorgeous
hanging basket as a gift or just
treated yourself to a lovely basket to
enjoy all season long. How do you
keep it looking great all season?
Hanging baskets need special treat-
ment to keep them full and luxuri-
ous.
Nothing is more damaging to
hanging basket than insufficient wa-
tering. The rule of thumb is to keep
the soil slightly moist, like the feel of
a damp sponge. When watering, be
sure to soak the soil until the water
drains out the bottom or drainage
holes of the basket.
If your basket has the misfortune
of drying out, it will need special
treatment to rehydrate the soil.
Dunk the entire basket in a large pot
saucer or tub of water until the soil
is completely saturated, this may
take ten minutes up to an hour. Lift
the basket out and allow it to drain
the excess water before rehanging.
Fertilize regularly during the
growing season, about every three
weeks if using a water soluble fertil-
izer. If you use a time-release gran-
ular fertilizer, then several times a
year. If profuse blooms are desired
use a fertilizer that has 10-50-15 on
the label meaning it has 10% (N) Ni-
trogen, 50% (P) Phosphorus which
promotes blossoms, 15% (K) Potas-
sium/pot ash. If you use too much N
you will have lovely foliage but not
many blooms.
Later in the season you may no-
tice leggy stems that are not attrac-
tive, be sure to pinch these back as
soon as you notice them. Removing
faded blossoms will encourage more
flowers and will lengthen the flow-
ers period.
When hanging your basket chose
a sunny but sheltered location. The
wind in this area is not a friend of
your hanging basket so try to find a
spot out of the direct wind, some-
times that is a challenge, but worth
the effort.
If any of you have the good fortune
of seeing hummingbirds in your
yard, they love hanging baskets
filled with bright flowers, especially
shades of red. Trailing petunias,
fuchsia, salvia and impatiens are all
good choices. They prefer trumpet
shaped flowers. You might want to
hang that hummingbird basket
near a window so you can observe
the tiny visitors without disturbing
them.
Nature gives to every time and sea-
son some beauties of its own.
Charles Dickens
Submitted by, Karen Englehart,
Master Gardener, SDSU Coopera-
tive Extension Service.
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Never too early to think about
Moms and Grads
Mothers Day is May 13
Farm Credit Services of America
(FCSAmerica), a financial cooper-
ative with nearly $17 billion in as-
sets, today announced financial re-
sults for the first quarter of calen-
dar year 2012.
Net income for the first quarter
was $108.7 million compared to
$99.2 million for the same quarter
in 2011, reflecting an increase of
9.6 percent. The increase in net
income is primarily due to fees re-
ceived for the AgDirect Program
and a reduction in the provision
for credit losses due to improve-
ments in credit quality, partially
offset by increases in operating ex-
penses to support business initia-
tives and growth.
Loan volume increased by $25.7
million during the first quarter to
$15.917 billion. Members equity
increased to $2.983 billion com-
pared to $2.874 billion at the end
of 2011.
Our financial success enables
us to fulfill our mission as a finan-
cially strong cooperative with the
ability to pay cash-back dividends
to our customer-owners, said
Doug Stark, president and CEO.
We will continue our ongoing ef-
forts to meet the needs of an evolv-
ing agriculture and provide an in-
tense focus on the customers and
communities we serve, Stark
added.
FCSAmericas financial results
and continued strength enabled a
$130 million cash-back dividend
distribution to its customer-own-
ers under FCSAmericas 2011 pa-
tronage program, the largest
amount in FCSAmerica history
and the eighth consecutive year of
the patronage program. Cash-back
dividend distributions since 2004
have totaled more than $555 mil-
lion.
Farm Credit Services of
America announces first
quarter earnings
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Monday May 14, 2012
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Bison High School music students travel to Minneapolis
The Bison High School music
students went on a field trip to
Minneapolis April 12th April
15th. Students that went included
Catherine Graf, Anna Hatle, John
Hatle, Charlotte Johnson, Kayley
Johnson, Tessa Kopren, Joseph
Kvale, Shaley Lensegrav, Lenae
McKinstry, Christopher Morris,
Brianna Sexton and Dodge
Weishaar. The students were
chaperoned by myself, Eliza
Bonacci, and Stacey Kvale.
On Thursday night we attended
a concert by Zoe Keating at the
Cedar Cultural Center. The open-
ing act, Paul Fonfara, sang, whis-
tled, and played guitar and clar-
inet. Zoes performance was en-
tirely on cello. Both artists used
looping pedals, which allowed
them to play a part, record it and
play it back while simultaneously
performing another part.
On Friday morning we went to
St. Paul for a guided tour of the
McNally Smith College of Music.
McNally is a leading accredited
music college that offers a variety
of music degrees and programs for
study. On our tour we visited
three recording studios, two per-
formance halls, two rehearsal
spaces, and a classroom.
We were fortunate that our tour
coincided with a very special
Artist & Industry presentation
with Frances world-renowned
double-bassist, Franois Rabbath.
Artist & Industry is a program at
McNally that provides students
with the opportunity to be exposed
to working professionals in the
music industry. Mr. Rabbath
played a variety of pieces ranging
from classical to jazz and talked
about the importance of striving,
not to be better than others, but to
be better than yourself.
We spent Friday afternoon at
the Minneapolis Sculpture Gar-
den, which includes more than 40
works such as the iconic Spoon-
bridge and Cherry by Claes Olden-
burg and the Standing Glass Fish
by Frank Gehry.
On Friday evening after feasting
at the award-winning restaurant,
Pizza Luce, we went to see the
Minnesota Orchestra perform at
Orchestra Hall in downtown Min-
neapolis. The program consisted
of Beethovens Symphony no. 6,
Argentinean composer Ginasteras
Estancia, and the world premiere
of Tributes by James Stephenson,
a Chicago composer, featuring vio-
linist Jennifer Frautschi.
After a brief visit to the Mall of
America Saturday afternoon, we
headed to Saint Paul for an en-
counter with Japanese culture and
cuisine. For many it would not
only be their first encounter with
sushi but also their last! Although
the reviews were mixed regarding
raw fish and tofu I believe every-
one thoroughly enjoyed seeing the
Minnesota Operas performance of
Puccinis Madama Butterfly at the
Ordway.
Inspired and exhausted we
headed home on Sunday. We
would like to thank the Bison
Music Boosters for financing the
trip and Grand Electric and West
River Telephone for their generous
donations. We would also like to
thank the community of Bison for
their generous donations at the
Christmas and Spring concerts. It
was a truly amazing cultural expe-
rience for our students and I am
very proud of how they carried
themselves and what they
learned.
Lenae McKinstry with Francois Rabbath and Sylvain Rabbath.
The music students attended the Minnesota Orchestra.
Music students at Spoon Bridge and Cherry: Mr. Darren Jack-
son, Dodge Weishaar, Joseph Kvale, Catherine Graf, Tessa Ko-
pren, Lenae McKinstry, Kiana Brockel, Anna Hatle, Charlotte
Johnson, Brianna Sexton, Kayley Johnson,Christopher Morris
and John Hatle.
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Although it sounds clich, light-
ning can strike during any season
of the year, says Laura Edwards,
SDSU Extension Climate Field
Specialist.
"It can be a significant hazard,
both out in the open and near your
home or office. The highest danger
is when you are exposed with very
little protection, as when you are
out in the field," Edwards said.
Edwards reminds readers that
lightning has a lot of power and
can kill or severely injure a person
when it strikes.
"It is important to take cover
when lightning is in the area, as
there have been reports of it strik-
ing as far away as 75 miles from
its source," she said. "The speed of
light is roughly five times that of
sound. Once you see lightning,
start counting. Divide that num-
ber by five, and that will tell you
how many miles away the storm
is. For example, if you count to 10,
then the storm is two miles away."
She encourages South Dakotans
to heed severe weather warnings.
"Often times, we are forewarned
that lightning may be approach-
ing. Be aware of the weather fore-
cast, and on the watch for thun-
derstorm development. Many
times a significant, palpable, shift
to cooler air temperature and an
increase in winds will precede
lightning," Edwards said. "If thun-
der is heard, then you are cer-
tainly within striking distance."
She adds that all lightning orig-
inates from thunderstorms.
"There is no such thing as 'heat
lightning.' If you see a flash in the
distance, the storm is likely far
enough away that it is beyond the
horizon.'"
If you find yourself out in an
open field, Edwards says to take
cover immediately.
"The best cover is an enclosed
building, away from electrical and
plumbing. Picnic areas with open
sides, carports, or other open
structures are not safe structures,"
she said.
She adds that metal-topped ve-
hicles provide another safe option;
however, a tractor (open or en-
closed cab), convertible or Jeep-
style vehicles are not safe options.
Drivers should pull off the road
and come to a stop, in a low-lying
area if possible when you are in a
smaller vehicle.
Should there be no safe cover in
a building or vehicle, Edwards
says the last resort is to crouch
down and be as small as possible
in a low lying area.
"Do not lie flat, but squat down
or kneel with your head between
your knees. If you have a fencepost
or other taller object in your area,
position yourself about 30 feet
away from it," she said. "Stay
away from water or isolated trees
and tall structures that could at-
tract lightning."
After taking cover, remain there
until the threat passes.
"Wait until the sound of thunder
is away from the area. With these
safety tips, you can take the best
precautions against a lightning
strike while out in open fields," she
said.
For more information, visit the
NOAA Lightning Safety website:
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.g
ov/overview.htm
Early spring brings early torna-
does. The early onset of spring this
year set off a round of tornadoes in
the Upper Midwest, causing sig-
nificant damage and injuries in
Illinois, Michigan, and the sur-
rounding areas. More recently, a
weekend of severe weather
brought tornadoes that went
through Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa
and other neighboring states.
"Fortunately, the potential for
severe weather was well adver-
tised for days in advance, and
warnings were issued in a timely
fashion. We were reminded that
severe weather can occur at any
time of year. It is a good idea to be
aware of weather conditions and
our plans should severe weather
strike," Edwards said.
She adds that tornadoes are a
SDSU extension provides severe weather safety tips
particularly dangerous threat, re-
gardless of your location.
"Whether it be in a building or in
an open field, if severe weather is
expected, stay tuned in to a NOAA
weather radio or local media for
watches and warnings," she said.
"If tornadoes are possible in the
area, know where your best pro-
tection is."
Edwards says individuals living
in mobile homes or outdoors stand
the highest risk of property dam-
age and personal injury. The best
protection and safest locations are
tornado shelters or, if in a build-
ing, go to the basement or an inte-
rior windowless room.
"There are tornado shelters in
nearly every community-know
where the closest one is located in
the event that you may need to go
there."
If you find yourself in a vehicle,
drive to the closest tornado shelter
as quickly and safely as possible.
Edwards says the very last resort,
if there is no shelter nearby, would
be to remain in your vehicle with
your seatbelt on.
"Again, this should only be done
as a last resort, as your vehicle can
be taken up or destroyed by a tor-
nado," she says.
Move your vehicle to an appre-
ciably lower lying area if one is
nearby. Do not park under an over-
pass. If debris is flying, pull over
and stop your vehicle, and duck
down to cover your head from any
glass that may break.
As in any emergency, Edwards
reminds readers to know ahead of
time how you can reach family and
friends to let them know where
you are.
"If you stop for shelter, call to
tell them where you are. This will
give them peace of mind, and may
also prevent them from waiting to
take cover themselves if they are
concerned about your where-
abouts," Edwards said.
For more information on tor-
nado safety, download this
brochure from NOAA's National
W e a t h e r
Service:http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
om/severeweather/resources/ttl6-
10.pd
Assemble a disaster supplies kit containing: first aid kit,
non-perishable canned food and hand-operated can
opener, bottled water, sturdy shoes, work gloves, battery
powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries, special
items for infant, elderly or disabled family members.
Jenny Lee from Reva brought
three horses over to demonstrate
how to take a horses vital signs,
including heart rate, respiration
rate, and body temperature, how
to check gum color, and how to do
a hoof inspection. 12 youth were
shown all the necessary supplies
they should carry at all times in
their trailers, or have in the barn.
The youth were then broken up
into three groups to doctor, pre-
tend wire cuts. The kids had to
hold the horse, clean the cut with
distilled water and syringe, wipe
down and dry the area. Then
apply iodine water and a bandage,
and present their patient to Jenny
Lee for inspection. All of them did
a great job; the horses in this
county are safe for another year
with these kids around!
Also present were Ida Schmidt
Youth Educator for Harding/
Perkins County, several leaders,
and parents.
Submitted by Sara Weishaar
Perkins County 4-Hers learn horse safety
Deandra Kolb, Jenna Kari, Tayton Schofield, and Ashtin Ger-
bracht take care of their patient while Terry Hafner holds the
horse.
The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 9
Each of us has
different talents,
dreams and
destinations
yet, we all have
the power to make a
new tomorrow.
Lemmon 374-3848
Hands on Health
Bison & Lemmon
374-5844
Shoot for the moon. Even
if you miss, youll land
among the stars.
KC Karaoke
Karen Voller
244-7495
Graduation
isn t the
closing of a
door, It s the
opening of a
thousand.
Bison Grain Co.
244-5266
Graduation is only
a concept. In real
life every day you
graduate.
Graduation is a
process that goes
on until the last
day of your life. If
you can grasp that,
you'll make a
difference.
To accomplish great
things, we must not
only act, but
also
dream;
not only plan, but
also believe.
West River Cooperative Telephone Co.
244-5213 www.westrivertel.coop
B
ison Food S
tore 244-5411
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p
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r d
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ta
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to
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co
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s, to
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u
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p
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s, to
th
e
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in
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rtu
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itie
s, a
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to
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cia
l p
la
ce
s yo
u
r
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a
rt h
a
s e
ve
r kn
o
w
n
.
The future lies
before you, Like
a field of driven
snow, Be careful
how you tread it,
For every step
will show.
Dakota Auto Parts
Lemmon 374-7688
Bison Implement 244-5550
Each of us has different talents, dreams and
destinations yet, we all have the power
to make a new tomorrow.
Northwest Farm
& Home Supply
Lemmon
374-3814
It takes
courage to
grow up and
become who
you really are.
Rosebud News ......................By Tiss Treib
Al and Tiss Treib made a trip to
Rapid City Monday.
Tiss Treib made a trip to Lemmon
Wednesday.
Tiss Treib visited at the home of
Kari Hoff Friday afternoon with her
mother, Esther Johnson and Doreena
Wiechmann, Ethan and Katie Wiech-
mann and Christopher.
Tiss Treib visited briefly with Pastor
Margie Hershey in Bison Friday after-
noon.
Tiss Treib visited with Jim and
Angie Spenny Sunday afternoon on
her way home from work.
Lucas and Krista Allen were Sunday
afternoon, supper and evening guests
of Al and Tiss Treib.
Tuesday, Shirley Harris traveled to
Bismarck where she met up with
Denise Haugen, Brooklyn and Daniel.
Don Meink of Crofton, NE arrived at
Helen Meinks Wednesday to spend
some time.
Jim and Patsy Miller made a trip to
Hettinger and visited with Violet
Miller Monday.
Chet and Ethan Anderson and Matt
Miller were Wednesday dinner guests
of Jim and Patsy Miller.
Patsy Miller attended an Eastern
Star meeting in Bison Wednesday
evening.
Jim Miller attended a Masons meet-
ing in Bison Thursday evening.
Patsy Miller played pinochle at the
Senior Center in Hettinger Thursday
evening.
Jim Miller spent Saturday and Sun-
day in Rapid City at the Shrine Circus.
Matt Miller and Christi Miller were
Sunday evening guests of Jim and
Patsy Miller.
Marilyn Schwartzbauer, Noel and
Braylyn Miller of Bismarck arrived
Friday at Dorothy Freys and spent the
weekend.
Albert Keller went back to his work
near Sidney, MT. Thursday.
Bridget and Lil Albert Keller at-
tended worship at Rosebud Sunday.
Monday, Thelma Sandgren deliv-
ered her news up to Shirley Johnsons
and had cake with Shirley.
Al Treib visited with Thelma Sand-
gren Tuesday and Steve Sandgren
came out for a visit.
Wednesday, Thelma Sandgren made
Matthew Sandgrens favorite soup and
took it to Bison to help Matthew cele-
brate his 15th birthday. Carly and
Paulette Ellison also joined them.
Thursday was a nice day. Steve
Sandgren came out to the ranch and
mowed all the grass, it sure looks nice.
Patsy Miller picked Thelma up later
and they went to Hettinger where
Thelma visited her sister, Gladys
Vliem and brother, Buster Van Wyk at
the Western Horizons Care Center,
they then played cards at the Senior
Center.
Friday morning Thelma Sandgren
kept a hair appointment in Hettinger
and then traveled to Lemmon to attend
the funeral of Bob Witt. With sixteen
grandchildren and thirty-six great
grandchildren, there were as many
children as adults at the funeral. It
certainly was an occasion to remember
with fond memories, not all of the chil-
dren were able to attend.
Saturday, Steve Sandgren and his
friend Ray Lapka of Mitchell were din-
ner guests of Thelma. It was a nice
showery day.
Thelma Sandgren attended worship
at Rosebud Sunday. She then traveled
to Hettinger to the Assembly of God
church. Paul and Evie Sandgren were
in the area, so they all joined together
for dinner out with two-dozen in atten-
dance. It was a fun filled day. Thelma
then stopped at the Nursing home to
visit Gladys Vliem and Buster Van
Wyk before returning home.
Page 10 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012
Behind every success
is endeavor...Behind
endeavor, ability...
Behind
ability,
knowledge.
..Behind
knowledge,
a seeker.
Premier Equipment, LLC
Isabel 466-2119
Chapmans Electronic Shop
Blane Doreen
244-5461
Don't live down to
expectations.
Go out there and do
something remarkable.
Jack & Jill
Hettinger
Rod Candy
701-567-2788
Our greatest
weakness lies in
giving up. The
most certain
way to
succeed is always
to try just one
more time.
Veal Black Angus
Larry Veal 788-2284
Shannon Veal 788-2829
Chris Veal 788-2270
There are
no
shortcuts
to any
place
worth
going.
Kennedys Fresh Foods
Hettinger 701-5672404
Try not to become a man of
success, but rather try to
become a man of value.
There is a good
reason they call
these ceremonies '
commencement
exercises'. Graduation
is not the end, it's the
beginning.
Besler Gravel & Trucking, LLC
&
Fergos Goat Milk Soap
244-5600
Veal Haygrinding
Larry Veal
Shannon Veal
788-7773
You
cannot get
to the top
by sitting
on your
bottom.
The day you
graduate is not the
end of your school
career, but, it is the
beginning of a new
life full of adventure
and excitement
Bison Clinic
244-5206
Plan well,
work hard,
attain your dream.
Congratulations
to the
Class of 2012
Classic Cleaning
Company
Bud & Mary Lee Drake
605-244-7555
Cell 307-746-5416
Meadow News ..................By Tiss Treib
Recently Mary Ellen Fried accom-
panied Greg Fried to Mobridge for
Noah Frieds Band and Choir Con-
cert.
Ed and Violet Chapman were Sat-
urday morning coffee guests of Mary
Ellen Fried.
Saturday evening, Mary Ellen
Fried accompanied Ed and Violet
Chapman to the Bison High School
Grand March.
Ruth Friez of Phoenix, AZ; Bob
and Lillian Bohnet of Bismarck ar-
rived at the Herb Fried home Sun-
day afternoon to join family and
friends help Herb celebrate his
birthday.
Ruth Friez, Bob and Lillian
Bohnet were houseguests of Mary
Ellen Fried Sunday evening. Bob
and Lillian returned to their home in
Bismarck Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday evening supper guests
at the home of Greg and Peggy Fried
were Bob Jackson, Mary Ellen Fried
and Ruth Friez and Penny Lemburg.
Mary Ellen Fried and Ruth Friez
drove to Rapid City Thursday and
were overnight guests of Ella Friez.
Ruth left for her home in Phoenix
Friday evening. Mary Ellen Fried
returned to Bison also Friday. On
their way down Thursday, Mary
Ellen and Ruth visited at the home
of Bert and Mildred Fried in Sturgis.
Dorothy and Kathleen Carmichael
and Bernie Rose had dinner together
Sunday at Lisas,
At the Jeff Smit Junior High
Memorial Track Meet on Sat-
urday, May 5, 2012, Daniel
won the 7th grade boys 3200m
run, setting a new meet record
with a time of 10:56.68. He
also won the 1600m run with a
time of 5:06.40. With over a
thousand athletes competing
in the large meet, being a dou-
ble winner is unusual.
Burkhalter breaks
record at Jeff Smit
Jr High Memorial
track meet
The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 11
Dakota Cabin Quil ts
701-567-4772
Hettinger
Go confidently in the
direction of your
dreams. Live the life
you have imagined.
You have brains in
your head. You have
feet in your shoes. You
can steer yourself in
any direction you
choose. You're on your
own. And you know
what you know. You are
the one who'll decide
where to go!
Congratulations
2012 Graduates!
Alliance Ag
Hettinger
701-567-4131
The Print Shop
Lemmon
374-3537
Every
yesterday
is a
memory of
dreams.
Every
tomorrow
is a vision
of hopes
Kohlman Bierschbach & Anderson, LLP
Lemmon 374-3388
Your schooling
may be over, but
remember that
your education
still continues
The future lies
before
you,Like a field
of dri ven
snow, Be
careful how
you tread i t,
For every step
will show.
Wa y t o Go
Gr a ds !
C & N Cafe
Hettinger
701-567-6535
Touch of Heaven
Kim Petik, LMT
Lemmon 374-5836
If you can imagine
it, you can achieve
it. If you can
dream it, you can
become it.
Under water enchantment: prom 2012
Jami Derflinger of Faith was
Michael Koprens date.
Talyssa Kvanvig of Hettinger
was escorted by Conner
Palmer.
Tessa Kopren and Seth Buer
Brianna Arbogast and Yancy
Buer
Brooklynn Skjoldal of Lemmon
was escorted by Roy Goddard.
Brittnee Aaker and Johnathan
VanZandt.
Kayley Johnson was escorted
by Lane Kopren.
Kaitlynn Pinnow of Lemmon
was Dodge Weishaars prom
date.
Megan Adams of Buffalo was
escorted by Tyler Kari.
When prom was first
introduced in the 1900s, it
very simple and modest. It
was a tea dance held for high
school seniors that were
getting ready to graduate
Page 12 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012
You know that point
at your graduation
ceremony where
everyone throws
their caps ? Isnt it
great that we all
celebrate how smart
we are by throwing
sharp pointy objects
in the air!
2012 Graduates!
Hedahls
Hettinger
701-567-4387
The future
belongs to
those who
believe in the
beauty of their
dreams
Modern
Expressions
Hettinger
701-567-6545
Cindys Crop Insurance
244-7212
& Buzz Stop 244-7760
Some people think that graduation is the final
chapter of their learning. Little do they know
that its just a beginning. After you graduate,
thats the start of a new chapter of your life
Congrat s t o Kyl ee Sandgren
& t he ent i re
BHS Cl ass of 2012
Perki ns Count y Ti t l e Co.
Bi son 244-5544
All successful people men and
women are big dreamers.
They imagine what their
future could be, ideal in every
respect, and then they work
every day toward their
distant vision, that goal
or purpose.
Penors Texaco
Dean & Eloise Penor
244-5229
Our greatest
weakness lies in giving
up. The most certain
way to succeed is
always to try just one
more time.
Palace Theater
& Unfinished
Furniture
374-3742
The horizon
leans forward,
offering you
space to place
new steps of
change.
Supt. Don & Vera Kraemer
Education is the
most powerful
weapon which you
can use to change
the world.
Anna Hatle was escorted by
Royce Haines of Faith.
Marranda Hulm and
Reed Arneson
Lenae McKinstry was escorted
by Alec Pinnow of Lemmon.
Kimberly Peck and Tyler
Plaggemeyer.
Megan Serr was escorted by
Tanner Stippich of Hettinger.
Ashley Hills and Tucker Wat-
son.
Brianna Sexton and Christo-
pher Morris.
Carrie Schalesky and Shawn
Klein.
Prom 2012 continued
The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 13
Carrietta Faye
Schalesky
With Honors
Jessica Jayne
Johnson
With Highest Honors
Shawn Allen Klein
Roy Weston
Goddard
Tanner Christian
Besler
Lindsey Lee
Hendrickson
With Highest Honors
Kylee Bernice
Sandgren
With Honors
Christian Levi
Wolff
Congrat ul at i ons Cl ass of 2012
Bi son Hi gh School Graduat i on
May 19, 2012 at 2: 00 p. m.
Hel d i n t he Bi son School Gymnasi um
Class Flower: White Rose tipped in Red
Class colors: Black and Cardinal Red
Class Motto: Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
Confucius
Page 14 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012
Lemmon Bison
374-7785 244-5612
Twenty years from now you will be more
disappointed by the things you didn't
do than by the ones you did. So
throw off the bowlines, sail away from
the safe harbor. Catch the trade
winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover
Grand Electric
Cooperative
244-5211
www.grandelectric.coop
Do not follow where
the path may lead.
Go, instead, where
there is no path and
leave a trail.
Lemmon IGA
374-3802
You have brains in
your head. You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you
choose. You're on your own. And you know
what you know. You are the one who'll
decide where to go.
We are sure that a beautiful
life is expecting you after
graduation
but
remember: do not
step back only forward.
Perkins County Rural Water
244-5608
Lindsey Hendrickson was selected to receive the Dekalb Agri-
cultural Accomplishment Award .
Bison FFA holds annual banquet and awards ceremony
On May 1, members and guests
of the Bison FFAchapter gathered
for their Annual Banquet and
Member Auction. The evening
began with opening ceremonies
conducted by the 2011-2012 Bison
FFA Chapter Officers (President-
Lindsey Hendrickson, Vice Presi-
dent- Carrietta Schalesky, Secre-
tary- Megan Serr, Treasurer- Sha-
ley Lensegrav, Reporter- Lane Ko-
pren, Sentinel-Roy Goddard, Par-
liamentarian- Shelly Peck, Histo-
rian- Anna Hatle and Sydney Ar-
neson, Student Advisor- Wil Kolb).
Lindsey Hendrickson welcomed
everyone and invited everybody to
partake in supper. Upon conclu-
sion of the evening meal, the chap-
ter officers gathered to conduct the
Greenhand Degree Ceremony.
Those earning their Greenhand
Degree this year included Josh
Beckman, Dillon Collins, John
Hatle, Layton Hendrickson, Madi-
son Hulm, Tessa Kopren, Drew
Reder, Matthew Sandgren, Wran-
gler Weishaar, Joseph Kvale,
Christopher Morris, Conner
Palmer, Ty Plaggemeyer, Beth Sei-
del, and Ryan Serr. Layton Hen-
drickson was named Star Green-
hand for the Bison FFA Chapter
for the 2011-2012 year. Yancy
Buer, Anna Hatle, Wil Kolb, Lane
Kopren, Shaley Lensegrav, Shelly
Peck, and Megan Serr were then
presented with their Chapter De-
gree. The four state degree recip-
ients (Lindsey Hendrickson,
Shawn Klein, Carrietta Schalesky,
and Christian Wolff) were honored
for earning their State Degree dur-
ing State Convention in Brook-
ings, SD. Christian Wolff was rec-
ognized as the Top Fruit Salesper-
son of the Year and presented with
a certificate and a check. Lindsey
Hendrickson was presented with
the 2012 DEKALB Agricultural
Accomplishment Award for excel-
lence in academics, leadership,
and agricultural work experience.
Dakota Feed and Seed, JD Ryen,
and the Bison FCCLA were pre-
sented Certificates of Appreciation
for their assistance through the
year. Mrs. Ryen, the Chapter Ad-
visor, read a listing of the accom-
plishments attained by the mem-
bers that included 31 Individual
Top Ten Placings, 12 Team Top
Five Placings, 4 Team State Em-
blems, and 11 Individual State
Emblems.
The 2012-2013 officers were in-
ducted by the retiring officers at
the conclusion of the night. The
new officers are as follows: Presi-
dent- Lane Kopren, Vice Presi-
dent- Shaley Lensegrav, Vice Pres-
ident (Community Service)- Anna
Hatle, Secretary- Megan Serr,
Treasurer- Wil Kolb, Reporter-
Sydney Arneson, Sentinel-Shelly
Peck, Parliamentarian- Layton
Hendrickson and Wrangler
Weishaar, Historian- Tessa Ko-
pren and Beth Seidel, Student Ad-
visor- Logan Hendrickson. During
the Annual Member Auction, 18
individual members sold, 3 brand-
ing teams, 2 fencing teams, 1 dock-
ing team, 1 cleaning crew, and 1
gardening/lawn team sold. The
member auction raised $4,010
that will assist the completion of
their annual activities. Thank you
to those who purchased FFAmem-
bers!
Top photo: Layton Hendrickson Received the Star Greenhand
Award from Mrs. Christi Ryen. Above: Christian Wolff was rec-
ognized for being the Top Fruit Salesperson.
The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 15
Hettinger Bowman Rhame Scranton
Success is not
the result of
spontaneous
combustion.
You must set
yourself on fire.
Lemmon
374-3301
Be who you are and
say what you feel,
because those who
mind don't
matter and those
who matter
don't
mind.
The Pit Stop Lemmon
374-3746
Keep true to the
dreams of your youth.
Best Wishes!
The Flower Box
313 main Ave
Lemmon
374-5911
Go confidently in the
direction of your dreams.
Live the life you have
imagined.
Al l successf ul peopl e, men and
women, are bi g dreamer s.
They i magi ne what t hei r future
coul d be, i deal i n every
respect , and then they work
every day t oward thei r di stant
vi si on, that goal or purpose.
Congrats Grads!
White Drug
Hettinger
701-567-2533
New Chapter Officer Team for 2012-13
Pictured above: Back Row:
Layton Hendrickson and Wran-
gler Weishaar. Middle: Beth
Seidel, Tessa Kopren, Shelly
Peck, Shaley Lensegrav,
Megan Serr, Logan Hendrick-
son, Sydney Arneson and Anna
Hatle. Front: Wil Kolb and
Lane Kopren.
Dakota Packing Co.
Hettinger
701-567-2422
With the passing
of time we have
acquired
knowledge,
understanding
and friendship.
With the help of
many, we are
prepared
to meet
tomorrow's
challenges.
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Monday, May 14
Ham & cheese
sandwich
salad bar
fruit & milk
Tuesday, May 15
Hamburger w/bun
salad bar
fruit & milk
Wednesday, May 16
Corn dogs
salad
fruit & milk
The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 17
Insurance Statements
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Insurance Statements
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Insurance Statements
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Insurance Statements
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Insurance Statements
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NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
IN CIRCUIT COURT
FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF PERKINS
Estate of )
THOMAS SIMS, )
Case No. PRO 12-12
Deceased .)
Notice is given that on April 9, 2012,
Blaise Sims was appointed as Personal
Representative of the estate of Thomas
Sims.
Creditors of decedent must file their
claims within four months after the
date of the first publication of this no-
tice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be filed with the Personal
Representative or may be filed with
the Clerk, and a copy of the claim
mailed to the Personal Representative.
/s/ Blaise Sims
Blaise Sims
447 North 1st East St.
Green River, WY 82935
Trish Peck
Perkins County Clerk of Court
P. O. Box 426
Bison, South Dakota 57620
(605) 244-5626
Aaron W. Roseland
Crane Roseland Hardy, PC
P.O. Box 390
Hettinger, North Dakota 58639
(701) 567-2418
[Published April 26, 2012, May 3 &
May 10, 2012 at a total approximate
cost of $46.93.]
NOTICE OF
DEADLINE FOR
VOTER
REGISTRATION
Voter registration for the Primary
Election to be held on June 5, 2012,
will close on May 21, 2012. Failure to
register by this date will cause forfei-
ture of voting rights for this election.
If you are in doubt about whether you
are registered, check the Voter Infor-
mation Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call
the Perkins County Finance Office at
605-244-5624.
Registration may be completed during
regular business hours at the county fi-
nance office, secretary of states office
and those locations which provide dri-
vers licenses, food stamps, TANF,
WIC, military recruitment, and assis-
tance to the disabled as provided by
the Department of Human Services.
You may contact the county finance of-
ficer to request a mail-in registration
form or access a mail-in form at
www.sdsos.gov . Voters with dis-
abilities may contact the county fi-
nance office for information and special
assistance in voter registration, absen-
tee voting, or polling place accessibil-
ity.
Sylvia Chapman, Finance Officer
Perkins County
[Published May 3 and May 10, 2012 at
a total approximate cost of $24.69.]
NOTICE OF SALE OF
PERKINS COUNTY
SURPLUS REAL
PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given pursuant to
SDCL 6-13-4, that the following prop-
erties, acquired by Perkins County
through tax deed proceedings, have
been declared surplus property by
Perkins County and will be offered for
sale to the highest bidder by sealed bid
for cash at 10:30 p.m. MT on Tuesday,
May 8, 2012, at the Dakota Lodge in
Lemmon, SD:
Legal, Description, Appraised Value
Conditions
Lemmons 3rd Addition, Block 2
Lot 4, City of Lemmon; $7,500;
Shingles & Paint, Bring up to city
code within 90 days.
Lemmon Original, Block 13 Lot 16,
City of Lemmon; $5,500; Roof re-
paired, Cleaned & mold removed,
Bring up to city code Within 90
days
Lemmon Original, Block 7 S 1/2
Lot 2 & all of Lot 3, City of Lem-
mon; $3000; Bring to city code
within 90 days
Sealed bids should be mailed or
delivered to:
Perkins County Finance Office
Sylvia Chapman, Finance Officer
P.O. Box 126
Bison, SD 57620
Bids must be received prior to the bid
opening at 10:30 a.m. MDT. Bidders
will be allowed to orally raise their bids
at the opening and the County Re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids.
TERMS OF SALE:
Cash at the time of acceptance of bid.
Perkins County will transfer all rights,
title and interests that Perkins County
has acquired via Quit Claim Deed to
successful bidder. Any announcements
made at the bid opening will take
precedence.
Dated this 19TH day of April, 2012
SYLVIA CHAPMAN
Perkins County Finance Officer
[Published April 26, 2012 & May 3,
2012 at a total approximate cost of
$42.90.]
LEGAL
BISON SCHOOL
DISTRICT #52-1
BOARD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
May 14, 2012
7:00 pm
AGENDA:
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Consent Agenda
Approve Agenda
Minutes
Financial Reports
Approval of Claims
Delegations
Discuss and sign Negotiated Agree-
ment --
Elementary TeachersPresentation
and discussion of Elementary Reading
Program
Roxie Seaman and Heidi Collins Dis-
cussion of the School-wide Plan, for the
Title I Consolidated Grant Application
Discussion of Compensation for Clas-
sified Staff
Discuss expansion of the music pro-
gram -- Darren Jackson
SD High School Activities Association
Election (SDHSAA) Voting for one
Division I Representative
SDHSAAOfficial Amendment Ballot
Changes in Open Enrollment eligibil-
ity
Budget Proposal Set hearing date
Discuss/Approve Bentley Building
Lease
Discuss/Approve Bus Contract
Canvass School Board Election
South Dakota Retirement Ballot --
Approve resignation Nancy Reimer
Executive Session for personnel mat-
ters
Northwest Area Schools Education Co-
operative Report Dan Beckman
Superintendent Report Don Kraemer
Motion to Adjourn --
[Published May 10, 2012 at a total ap-
proximate cost of $25.27.]
98.7% of public
libraries provide public
access to the Internet.
More than 65% of
public libraries provide
services for job seekers.
The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 23
For Sale
3 hunters looking for place to hunt
whitetails in northern Meade or
southern Perkins county willing to
pay a fair price for some good
ground. All three have been around
cattle and will respect you and your
property 320 226 1961 matt.
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Second Chance! Three bed, two
bath ranch style home with base-
ment for sale. Includes extra lot, a
one-room school house and 4 car
garage. 613 1st Ave. West. If inter-
ested call Kvale's at 244-7536.
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For Rent
For rent: Homestead Heights lo-
cated in Bison, S.D., has a one and
two bedroom apartment available.
Homestead Heights is a low-income
elderly and disabled Section 8 HUD
(Housing and Urban Development)
housing facility. We are smoke free.
Energy Assistance is available for
those who qualify. Utilities are in-
cluded in the rent. Homestead
Heights is an equal housing oppor-
tunity. For more information, please
call (605) 244-5473.
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Services
Cleaning Services, various hours
available. References upon request.
Please call Karin @ 244-7799 or 406-
581-1108.
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Employment
3 positions - Temporary/seasonal
work performing manual and ma-
chine tasks on a commercial honey-
bee farm, from 5/25/2012 to
10/12/2012 at Noyes Apiaries, Inc,
Counties of Burleigh, Mc. Lean,
Oliver, Sheridan and Ward., ND.
Three months previous experience
required in the job described. Satur-
day work required. Must be able to
lift/carry 60 lbs. Workers must have
no fear of bees and be non-allergic to
bee stings, pollen, honey or other
products of the hive. Clean driving
record required. Must have or be
able to obtain U.S. drivers license
within 30 days following hire. No
minimum education or High School
diploma/equivalent is necessary for
the position. $11.61/hr or current
applicable AEWR. Workers are
guaranteed 3/4 of work hours of total
period. Work tools, supplies, equip-
ment supplied by employer without
charge to worker. Housing with
kitchen facilities provided at no cost
to only those workers who are not
reasonably able to return same day
to their place of residence at time of
recruitment. Transportation and
subsistence expenses to work site
will be paid to nonresident workers
not later than upon completion of
50% of the job contract. Interviews
required. Apply for this job at near-
est State Workforce Agency in state
in which this ad appears, or SD-
Works 415 14th Ave. East, Mobridge,
SD 57601-1306. Provide copy of this
ad. Job Order #274406.
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Center-Based Teacher/Home Vis-
itor: TREC/Badlands Head Start
Advertising Rates:
DISPLAY ADS: $4.50 per column inch.
CLASSIFIED ADS: $5.90 for 30 words; 10 for each word
thereafter. $2.00 billing charge applies.
THANK YOU'S: $5.90 minimum or $3.10 per column inch.
$2.00 billing charge applies.
HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS: $5.90 minimum or $3.10
per column inch. $2.00 billing charge applies.
HAPPY ADS: With or Without Picture: $15.00 minimum or
$4.50 per column inch.BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: $36.00
for 2x7 announcement.
Ad Deadline is Monday at NOON! Legal Deadline is Friday
at NOON! 244-7199 or courier@sdplains.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
NEED MONEY TO PAY off bills?? Sell
Avon! Work from home. Earn 40% on
your first 4 orders. 1-877-454-9658.
INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS
Needed for Customer Modular Home
Builder to Sell and Build in Your Area
Using Our System. Call Lonnie to
Learn More: 1-800-759-2782.
EDUCATION
MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES
needed! Train to become a Medical Of-
fice Assistant! No experience needed!
Local job training. Placement avail-
able. HS diploma or GED and PC
needed! 1-888-926-7884.
EMPLOYMENT
GREAT PAYING JOBS! Statewide con-
struction jobs, $12.00 - $15.00 OR
MORE hourly + benefits. Summer or
permanent. No experience necessary.
Hit Pay Dirt! Apply Online www.sd-
work.org.
CUSTER REGIONAL SENIOR CARE
is searching for dedicated, caring
nurses to join our team. We have full
and part time LPN and RN positions
available. We offer excellent benefits
and competitive wages. For more in-
formation please contact TerryAnn
Scott at (605) 673-2237 ext. 29 or log
onto www.regionalhealth.com to apply.
EEOC/AA.
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
$15.45/hr, City of Aberdeen, HR, 123 S.
Lincoln St., Aberdeen, SD (605)626-
7013, www.aberdeen.sd.us, or SD
Dept. of Labor. Apply by May 18, 2012.
EOE.
ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN: FT, bene-
fits. Maintain heating system,
clean/maintain school
buildings/grounds, minor repairs, snow
removal. Contact Faulkton School,
Supt. Joel Price, 605-598-6266 ext.
206.
BRIDGEWATER CITY accepting writ-
ten Notice of Interest for Manager
Lessees for City Bar. Call Bridgewater
Finance Office 605/729-2690 or see
bridgewatersd.com for more informa-
tion.
BRITTON-HECLASCHOOL, 7-12 sci-
ence teacher w/wo coaching. Send re-
sume to Kevin.Coles@k12.sd.us, 605-
448-2234, or PO Box 190, Britton, SD
57430.
GREAT PAYING JOBS! Statewide con-
struction jobs, $12.00 - $15.00 OR
MORE hourly + benefits. Summer or
permanent. No experience necessary.
Hit Pay Dirt! Apply Online www.sd-
work.org.
COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTEN-
DENT - Huron, SD. Job description
available at
www.beadle.sdcounties.org. Deadline
to apply is 6-15-12 . Submit resume
with salary expectations to
auditor@beadlesd.org.
ROSHOLT, A PROGESSIVE, SAFE
community in NE SD is seeking an
EMT or Nurse to serve as manager of
its Ambulance Service. Rosholt has an
excellent school system, economical
housing, a dedicated community and
more (www.rosholtsd.com). Forward
resume by May 15th to CSI, 208
Prairie Ave, Rosholt SD 57260. EOE.
SEEKING BUSINESS MANAGER for
the Mobridge-Pollock School District
#62-6. Resume and Application to be
sent to Tim Frederick at the Mobridge-
Pollock School District #62-6 at 1107
1st Avenue East in Mobridge SD
57601. Certified application is avail-
able online at mobridge-
pollock.k12.sd.us under employment
opportunities. For more information
contact Tim at 605-845-9204. Open
until filled. EOE.
SISSETON SCHOOL DISTRICT:
FACS (Family Consumer Science)
opening for the 2012-13 school year.
Contact Mr. Jim Frederick at 605-698-
7613, ext. 147. Open until filled.
WANTED: SERVICE TECHNICIANS
at a stable dealership with three loca-
tions in South Dakota and four loca-
tions in Nebraska. Excellent benefit
package. A/C service departments.
Wages DOE. For locations and phone
numbers check our website:
www.grossenburg.com.
GREAT PAYING JOBS! Statewide con-
struction jobs, $12.00 - $15.00 OR
MORE hourly + benefits. Summer or
permanent. No experience necessary.
Hit Pay Dirt! Apply Online www.sd-
work.org.
FOR SALE
SEED: Spring wheat, oats, cover crop
seed, oat & pea mix, alfalfa seed, grass
seed of all kinds, millet & forage seed,
wildlife products. Call for 2012 spring
catalog or see dealer near you.
Dakotas Best Seed, Platte, SD. 800-
894-3318 or 605-337-3318. www.dako-
tasbestseed.com.
STEAKHOUSE/LOUNGE with on/off
sale in Delmont, SD. About 35 minutes
south of Mitchell. Well-maintained
140x50-ft. building with new kitchen
equipment, inventory in place, turn-
key operation. Priced to sell. 605-779-
3431 or 680-9928.
LOG HOMES
DAKOTALOG HOME Builders repre-
senting Golden Eagle Log Homes,
building in eastern, central, northwest-
ern South & North Dakota. Scott Con-
nell, 605-530-2672, Craig Connell, 605-
2 6 4 - 5 6 5 0 ,
www.goldeneagleloghomes.com.
REAL ESTATE
ROY LAKE (SD) secluded 40 acre par-
cel with a 15 acre forested peninsula
surrounded by Roy Lake and state
land. Modern cabin and garage.
www.roylakeproperty.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.
Prenatal to Five is seeking a high
energy, self-motivated and profes-
sional individual to work as a
Teacher/Home Visitor in Bison,
South Dakota. This individual will
be working with young children
(ages 3-5) and their families. Strong
communication skills, experience
working with families, and a valid
drivers license are required. Head
Start experience is preferred. Due
to Head Start mandates and TREC
policy a minimum of an AA in Early
Childhood is required. This is a 40
hour per week, 38 weeks per year po-
sition. We provide a competitive
salary and benefit package. Salary
DOE. For more information and an
application, please call 605-723-
8837. Position open until 5/21/12.
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The Bison Courier has a part time
opening for more information call
244-7199.
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Page 24 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012
West River Vet Clinic
will be holding a
Rabies & Vaccination Clinic
Thursday, May 17
at the Bentley Building in Bison
from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Watch for your vaccination
reminder in your mailbox or
call ahead for your
vaccination history.
We will NOT be bringing
those records with us!
701-567-4333
While the first breakfast cereal was made by adding sugar and milk to popped
popcorn, a shortage of baking flours after World War II forced breadmakers
to substitute up to 25% of wheat flour with ground popped popcorn. Over
the years, popcorn also has been used as an ingredient in pudding,
candy, soup, salad and entrees.

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