Please remember to keep voting for Jessica Johnson who is competing in the "Rising Star of the west" scholarship competition. You can vote once each day on each computer without registering.
Please remember to keep voting for Jessica Johnson who is competing in the "Rising Star of the west" scholarship competition. You can vote once each day on each computer without registering.
Please remember to keep voting for Jessica Johnson who is competing in the "Rising Star of the west" scholarship competition. You can vote once each day on each computer without registering.
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 Official Newspaper for the City of Bison, Perkins County, and the Bison School District A Publication of Ravellette Publications, Inc. P.O. Box 429 Bison, South Dakota 57620-0429 Phone: (605) 244-7199 FAX (605) 244-7198 The $1.00 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- tion have joined together to pro- vide the public notice Web site as a public service at no cost to state and local governments. For more information about any insurance company doing business in South Dakota, contact the state Division of Insurance in Pierre at (605) 773-3563. For more information about the publication of these legal notices, contact your local newspaper or South Dakota Newspaper Associa- tion. South Dakota Newspaper Asso- ciation, founded in 1882 and based in Brookings, represents 130 weekly and daily newspapers with a total readership of more than 600,000. 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.
Page 2 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 THE BISON COURIER Periodicals Postage Paid at Bison, SD 57620 POSTAL PERMIT #009-944 Published weekly every Thursday by Ravellette Publ., Inc. at PO Box 429, Bison SD 57620-0429 Telephone: 605-244-7199 Fax: 605-244-7198 E-mail Addresses: courier@sdplains.com couriernews@sdplains.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Bison ............................................................................$36.04 Meadow, Shadehill, Prairie City, Reva & Lodgepole........$35.36 Lemmon........................................................................$36.04 in state ........................................................$39.00 + sales tax out of state (Includes all Hettinger addresses.) ...$39.00 (no tax) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Bison Courier, PO Box 429, Bison SD 57620-0429 Deadlines: Display and Classified Advertising: Mon- days at 12:00 p.m. Legals: Fridays at 12:00 p.m. Publisher: Don Ravellette News/Office Manager: Arlis Seim Ad Sales: Beth Hulm (244-5231),beth@sdplains.com COPYRIGHT: Ravellette Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Nothing may be reprinted, photocopied or in any way reproduced from this publication, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the publisher. 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 Robert "Bob" Witt 10 - 15% Discounts on ALL parts, oil, filters, ect. throughout May call ahead for details. Premier Equipment, LLC Isabel, SD 605-466-2119 Palace Theater The Avengers PG13 142 minutes May 11 - 13 surround sound Lemmon 374-5107 8:00 p.m. nightly Now Taking Orders for 2 to 12 Rainbow Trout 605-642-7435 605-892-4776 Lindstad Trout Farm 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 Page 6 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Springtime is here! Its time to clean up your vehicles 80+ car care products in stock! Hedahs Auto Pus ++o Arport Rd N Hettnger +-;o+-;-(8; +-8oo-;,-;+, West River HEALTHYHAPPENINGS 1000 Highway 12 Hettinger, ND 58639-7530 701-567-4561 www.wrhs.com WEST RIVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Named TOP 100 CRITICALACCESS HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY Congratulations Graduates 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 567-6190. 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 "http://www.wrhs.com" www.wrhs.com 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. Hanging Baskets Hettinger Theater The Avengers PG13 142 minutes May 11 - 14 featuring digital surround sound Nightly 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee 2:00 p.m. 3-D Glasses $2.00 statelinedesigns@sdplains.com check out my website: www.statelinedesigns.com Wear your ranch brand or business name with pride! Let me put a custom design on your coat, etc. Lemmon 374-5868 Call Celena Baumgarten 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 Weather Wise DATE HI LO PRECIP May 1 72 41 May 2 73 42 May 3 72 40 May 4 68 47 .80 May 5 68 53 May 6 61 37 May 7 61 38 One year ago Hi 76 Lo 28 Brought to you by Grand Electric Co-op, Inc. The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 7 55th Annual Meeting Monday May 14, 2012 Lemmon Armory, Lemmon, SD Supper 6:00 p.m. Meeting to follow 3 POSITIONS WILL BE ELECTED Please RSVP to any of our branch locations Lemmon Bison Faith Hettinger Pierre 374-3380 244-7155 967-2380 701-567-2153 224-4844 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. Page 8 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Greenhouse Grand Opening Northwest Supply Lemmon Check out our flyer for details coupons Great Outdoors Sale lawn care gardening bicycles paint & more Check out our selection of trees, shrubs, hanging baskets and potted plants including flowers and vegetables.. Brooks Ranch Registered Yearling Angus Bulls & Heifers For Sale Private Treaty www.brooksranchangus.com Rob & Holly Brooks 5702 163rd Ave SW Rhame, ND 58651 701-279-5896 cell 701-440-8952 e-mail: hrbrooks@ndsupernet.com Our sales are every day CC Flooring Highway 12 Hettinger 701-567-2677 carpet vinyl hardwood ceramics 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 I h o p e yo u r d re a m s ta ke yo u to th e co rn e rs o f yo u r sm ile s, to th e h ig h e st o f yo u r h o p e s, to th e w in d o w s o f yo u r o p p o rtu n itie s, a n d to th e m o st sp e cia l p la ce s yo u r h e 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. Page 16 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 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 Page 18 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Insurance Statements The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 19 Insurance Statements Page 20 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Insurance Statements The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 Page 21 Insurance Statements Page 22 The Bison Courier Thursday, May 10, 2012 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. B46-2tp 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. B40-tfn 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. B14-tfn Services Cleaning Services, various hours available. References upon request. Please call Karin @ 244-7799 or 406- 581-1108. B30-tfn 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. B47-1tc 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. B46-3tc The Bison Courier has a part time opening for more information call 244-7199. B44-tfn 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.