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Mosquito pools in Brookingsd Hughes counties are South

akotas first West Nile virusWNV) detections of the season,

e health department reportedday. To date, the state publicalth laboratory has tested 57

ulex mosquito pools from Brook-

gs, Codington, Davison andughes counties and these aree first to test positive. In 2012e first positive mosquito poolas detected July 2 and the firstuman case was reported July 13.

This will be the twelfth year ofest Nile transmission in Southakota and it may be tempting to

complacent, said Dr. Longhtlinger, state epidemiologistr the Department of Health.ut West Nile can be a serious,en fatal illness, and we need tot in the habit of protecting our-lves by using repellents, limit-g exposure and getting rid ofosquito breeding spots.Kightlinger said people can

event mosquito bites and re-ce their risk of WNV by:Using mosquito repellentsEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eu-lyptus or IR3535) and limit ex-sure by covering up.

Limiting time outdoors fromdusk to midnight when Culexmosquitoes are most active. Culexare the primary carrier of WNVin South Dakota.

Getting rid of standing waterthat gives mosquitoes a place tobreed.

Supporting local mosquitocontrol efforts.

These precautions are espe-cially important for people at highrisk for complications from WNV.This includes individuals over 50,pregnant women, transplant pa-tients, and people who have dia-betes, high blood pressure or ahistory of alcohol abuse.

Since its first human WNVcase in 2002, South Dakota hasreported more than 2,000 cases,including 29 deaths. SouthDakota cases have occurred asearly as June but peak transmis-sion is July through early Sep-tember.

Learn more about preventing

WNV at the departments web-site, westnile.sd.gov, or the SDSUExtension site,www.sdstate.edu/sdces/issues/wnv.cfm.

It took the Faith City Councilalmost 3 1/2 hours to get throughthe business on their lengthyagenda at the June 18th meeting.

Committee reports opened themeeting. Ambulance DirectorCindy Frankfurth reported theyhad received a congratulatory let-

ter from Sanford Medical Centercommending them for their timeand effort in serving the commu-nity. She also said Dr. Fish, fromEagle Butte is donating an organspine splint that he had won. Sheis working on the hardship ratingfor the ambulance. They have toadvertise two hearings on it, andalso have to approve a medical di-rector.

Police Chief Frankfurth re-ported that the PD held satura-tion patrols the month of May.They are required to do themevery year. The application forthe grant for the digital speedsign passed the first step and isawaiting the final step. Frank-furth passed out brochures to the

members for a C.O.R.E (Commu-nity Organized Resources for Ed-ucating Youth) that he isplanning to hold September 25th.This course also called FreshmanImpact is for freshmen only. Thisis a one-day prevention programwhere students see up close andlearn through hands-on activitiesthe possible consequences of badchoices and the lasting effects,physically and emotionally, onthemselves, their families andfriends, and even their communi-ties. Frankfurth has invited areaschools to participate. They willbe holding a planning meeting onJuly 9th. There will be more onthis later.

Donn Dupper said his crewwill be patching streets next week(this week now).

Debbie informed members thatthe playground equipment maynot work out for the roadsidepark. It has to be ADA (handi-capped) compliant. The City nolonger has to designate their legalnewspaper yearly, when there isonly one local, they can do it forhowever long they wish.

Debbie also reported for theExhibit Board. They met on June10th to go through items to be dis-posed of. They need to get the icehouse cleaned out. The Board

would also like benches and atable on the deck there.

Mayor Haines toured the mancamp in North Dakota last weekand was quite impressed withhow clean it was. There should beno problems with the one to be lo-cated at Howes. They are still

waiting for approval of the Key-stone XL Pipeline. If it goesthrough, the man camp would beset up for approximately 16months. There could be about 40locals hired for jobs in the cafete-ria, etc.

Eddie Henschel came beforeCouncil as a visitor to express hisconcern on the location of the tentduring Stock Show. He didntmind the carnival parking infront of their business as they diddo business with them, but thetent would hamper business.Debbie said they are still workingon the location, it may be at thelower end of the first block.

Dave Lutz, on behalf of BroszEngineering presented the agree-

ment to the members for the saferoom. This room will be 5500 sq.ft, or approximately 70x75, in-cluding a volleyball/basketballcourt and the school kitchen. Thebuilding will be built to withstand200 mph wind. Their contract feeis $55,800, which includes themechanical, architectural andstructural engineers. Dave saidthey are looking at a pre-caststructure, similar to the commu-nity center, as they are the leastexpensive. They would like to bidit in December or January so theyhave winter months to do the pre-casting. Jerry Spencer and DianeHellekson are on the facility com-mittee and they will be meetingwith Brosz next week.

Council received one bid for thewater tower repair, MaGuire IronInc. in the amount of $24,980 tosandblast and epoxy the interior.Donn said this is the same com-pany that has done all the workon the tower. He said there is rustinside but it is hard to tell howmuch. The tower will be drainedand they will have to pump waterout of the blue storage tank foruse while the work is being done.The question was posed as to howmuch a new tower would cost.Dave Lutz said Newell had gottenone in the past few years and he

could find out howas. There are grhelp with the cos

Atty. Bogue if ththeir decision on information. He problem with it, imon practice. Dup

more questions foIn the meantine, that Newells cos$450,000. This wJuly 2nd meeting

There were no against the hayinerty.

Three bids werfor the city hayicheck enclosed garded. Melodee$2220, and Bill Council acceptedMelodee Inghram

Atty. Bogue halease transfer froergy. Theyare seover all rights into an individual.

formation was mitabled this until a

Debbie sharefrom Greg Fishedrainage at his There is a problflowing from his drainage area at Rhas had water induring the recwanted to know huation. Dave Lulooked and thesmashed. They maintenance worwouldnt need to ing. To do a watarea would run and would take seproblem pre-datesreally isnt the cittwo owners could vately and sharDiane Hellekson had any water in all the years theCathy Smith satheir house. Couuntil the July 2nwill ask Fisher to

Atty. Bogue haon the job descrithe changes have bulance, pool anpartments. He Continued on n

Faith City Council has full agenda at May 18thmeeting By Lore

First West Nile positivemosquitoes reported

The South Dakota Departmentf Transportation advises mo-orists that chip seal and fog sealpplications will be applied to theollowing highways in northwest-rn counties of South Dakota be-inning Monday, June 24.

*S.D. 34 West of Union Cen-er to east of White Owl, 19 miles

*S.D. 34 Wyoming Line toWhitewood, 27 miles

*U.S. 212 Belle Fourche toNewell, 23 miles

*These routes will be com-leted before the Sturgis Motorcy-e Rally.U.S. 212 Faith to Dupree, 20

milesS.D. 79 Junction of 168 to

Harding County line, 23 milesS.D. 79 Slim Buttes to Reva,

4 milesU.S. 85 8 miles north of Buf-

alo to North Dakota State line, 21miles

S.D. 20 Prairie City to westof Bison, 14 miles

S.D. 73 Meadow Corner toShade Hill, 16 miles

U.S. 12 Lemmon to CorsonCounty Line, 8 miles

Traffic will be reduced to a sin-gle lane and controlled with flag-

gers and a pilot car. Motorists canexpect up to 15 minute delays,fresh oil and loose gravel.

The prime contractor on this$4.9 million project is JensenRock and Sand of Mobridge.

The overall completion date isSeptember 20, 2013.

For more information, contactJoel Flesner with the SouthDakota Department of Trans-portation at 605-892-2872.

Complete road construction in-formation can be found atwww.safetravelusa.com/sd or bydialing 511.

Chip seal and fog seal projects onighways In northwest S.D.


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Ernest Delbridge, 98, Rapidty, died Thursday, June 20,13, at Rapid City Regional Hos-tal.Funeral services were held

uesday, June 25, 2013, at 10:30m. at the Central Meadeounty Community Center innion Center with Calvin Chap-an officiating. Burial followed

the White Owl Cemetery.Ernest was born December 29,14, in Buena Vista County inwa, to David E. and Ella (Jor-n) Delbridge. He was broughtSouth Dakota to live on hisrents' homestead where heew up with his brothers and sis-rs, went to country schoolrough the 8th grade, andorked for his folks. Ernest laterorked with his father and forrious neighbors when theyeded help. His mother passed

way in 1940. Ernest and his fa-er lived on the place together

ntil Ernest was 27 years old.He married Viola Kellogg on

arch 28, 1942, and they movedhouse and grainery to a quarter

ction less than mile awayom his father's homestead. Theygan to build buildings on theirnd and bought adjoining piecesland as they became available.hen his father retired, Ernest

and Viola rented the home placethen bought it. This is where theyraised their family of 7 children.

After retirement in 1999,Ernest and Viola moved to Stur-gis where they lived in the HighRise for four years. Due to Viola'shealth, they moved in with theirson and daughter-in-law, Normanand Susan. They moved to Coun-tryside Estates in Faith where helived until October 1, 2012, whenhe moved to Morningside As-sisted Living in Rapid City.

Ernest served on the PlainviewSchool District for 18 years.Ernest was an active member ofthe Church of Christ. He was theSuperintendent of the PlainviewSunday School for 18 years andalso taught adult classes. He wasa member of the Farm Bureau forseveral years and was a memberof the Howes Grazing Association

for several years and also servedon the board for several terms.Survivors include his wife,

Viola Delbridge, Rapid City; hischildren, Arnold (Camille) Del-bridge, Cedar Falls, IA, SandraCox, Jefferson, OR, Harold Del-bridge, Red Owl, SD, Norman(Susan) Delbridge, Faith, SD,Lyle (Juanita) Delbridge, UnionCenter, SD, and Paul (Debbie)Delbridge, Howes, SD; sixteengrandchildren; and thirty-ninegreat-grandchildren.

Ernest was preceded in deathby his parents; one son, Lloyd;two brothers, Everett and Albert;four sisters, Gladys, Clara, Mary,and Lucille; one grandson, TroyCox; one son-in-law, Gary Cox;

one daughter-in-law, Karen Del-bridge; and grandson-in-law,Scott Sandquist.

A memorial has been estab-lished to the Plainview Fire De-partment.

rnest Delbridge questions so this was tabled untilthe July 2nd meeting.

Another item on their agendawas regarding pre-work healthscreening and drug screening forsesonal recreation employees.Debbie explained that they have

never done health screening forpool help. Council members ap-proved holding random drugscreening though.

Council retired into executivesession at 7:40 to discuss person-nel, and came out about an hourlater.

Debbie visited with ArrowTransit about bus service toFaith. They will not come morethan once a month, now that theyservice Bison. Riders can meetthem at Meadow Corner once amonth and catch a ride to theHills. If the City would give them$1,000 for the rest of the yearthey would agree to come to Faiththe second trip of the month, onWednesday. Riley said it seems

like a lot for a few riders, but itsalso nice to have the service avail-able for those who dont drive.Riley made the motion to give the$1,000, and Inghram made thesecond. There was a tie vote,which meant that Mayor Haineshad to vote and he voted yes.

Council discussed the issue ofpaying members who are servingon the building committee. Theywill be holding many meetingsover the next few months andsome thought they should bepaid. Berndt felt that if one com-mittee should be paid they allshould. Meetings will be heldwithout pay.

Before Bogue left for the nighthe informed Council that the

school board had reviewed thecontract and made more changes,but havent approved it. If theyapprove it, then councils earlierapproval will be cancelled andthey will have to approve it again.

Angela Ostrander and CathySmith came before Council to askfor a $500 donation towards thenew library sign. They have over$800 donated, but the cost of the

project is about $2,000. They areseeking other donations. Debbiesaid Horizons is giving a dona-tion. Council asked that they waitfor the citys donation until theyfind out how much they are goingto need yet. Council tabled their

decision until the first Augustmeeting.Council approved the year-end

financial statement from KetelThorstenson.

Resolution #06-18-13-01 forthe transfer of funds was ap-proved.

The bar got their new com-puter system but need to purchsethe software for it. Their currentsoftware is outdated. The cost forthis software is around $1600.Council approved the purchase.

Dupper stated he had found agood deal on a tractor and aKawasaki Mule on the state auc-tion and made the commitment topurchase. Council approved thepurchase of the tractor for $5,000

and the Mule for $500. The Mulewill be used mostly for sprayingaround town. Donn also toldCouncil that the street sweeperneeds to be replaced. He is hopingto be able to find one that the oldparts would fit on. Donn thoughtone would cost between $30,000 -60,000. Council approved adver-tising for bids for the Augustmeeting. Theyll probably have todownsize their street project.

Hibners came before Counciland ask that they not mag watertheir road north of town. Theythought it was in the best shapeits been in for quite awhile. Themag water doesnt last and itshard on the undercarriage on ve-hicles. Bill visited with several

neighbors in that area and themajority didnt water the magwater. Several options were dis-cussed, as tarring or chip sealingat some time. Council rescindedtheir previous motion for the magwater. They will have Brosz do afeasibility study on the cost ofchip sealing or tarring it from thefairgrounds to possibly Arlie

Hulms turn. It tioned that they nthe area on the w73, Fishers, Mart

Mike Merrimaa computer for thairport for pilots b

key code lock onwould be availabA lock would cosapproved purcha

Debbie said cooler weather tonly getting in awork a week anthere was some ocould do. They caand stain the planCouncil thought ifind something elsuntil it warms up

Debbie was worepairs are comhouse. Haines saiis supposed to bdone.

Berndt wond

shouldnt draw upyear for the city mthese mowing knated areas. Debbbe pretty hard to also discussed lothat need mowingested they just ldo it, then they wworry about it. Coforget the idea to

Bob Linn submcement work for tthe lake. The quotslab at a cost of crew would teaCouncil approved

Two building pproved: Greg Fisrail fence along h

running east andhis and the HelmLaDonna Mielke fback of her house

The final businwas to review andrears list.

They will havmeeting on July 2tabled items from

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Zona Vig reported that she en-joyed her week with Thad andDakota Dunn and children inFort Collins, Co. Great place torecover and enjoyed part of aTwins/Blue Jay game where our

grandson was the catcher. Alsostopped to visit Roy Rush andwife Johnanna at the MountainStates Children's Home at Long-mart, CO and visited with Budand Jana Frei. On the way homeshe visited with family in ErnestDelbridge's room and GaylaBrink at the Rapid City Hospital.Walter and Faye Fees went intoFaith on Tuesday for Walter'stherapy session. Diane went toPierre that day to help Kalliewith a project.

Carmen Heidler went tothe Karen Delbridge funeral serv-ice on Monday, then to Rapid Cityfor an appointment on Tuesday.John made a trip to Philip on Fri-day and OJ went to Philip on Sat-urday.

Marlin and Ethel Ingalls werein Rapid City on Wednesday foran appointment, then on FridayMarlin went down to the PaulDelbridge ranch to help with hay-ing.

Dan, Glenn and Margaret Fo-gelman went to Rapid City onThursday for Margaret's eye ap-pointment and shopping.

Howard and I also had an ap-pointment in Rapid City that day

and picked up a repair for therake.

Tracy and Justin Ingalls wentto Sturgis on Thursday to do somespring/fall cleaning for her sister.Tracy went back on Friday to fin-ish up.

Branden and Lyndee Fogel-man and girls came out to the Fo-gelman ranch on Friday eveningwith a camper and spent thenight, leaving Saturday evening.

Spud and Bernice Lemmelwent to Sturgis on Friday to at-tend the funeral service for RayMurray who was their brother-in-law. Our condolences go out toMary Hanzlik Murray and herfamily.

Saturday afternoon, Sam andCheryl Cowles took the threemiddle Voss children with themto the Bison Ranch Rodeo. Thechildren spent a few days withthe Cowles while their mom andDenalli and Ryka are in Salt Lake

Marcus NewsBy Vicky Waterland

Today, Sunday, was a beauti-ul day. Sunshine, singing birdsnd tall grass waving in a gentleind. Harold and I moved cattle

o another pasture to rotate graz-

ng from spring grasses to sum-mer grass. Birds fly up in front ofou then appear to be injuredntil they get you far away fromheir nests when they miracu-usly recover and fly away. Weve such a good life here in Godsart of South Dakota. I was tak-ng this for granted until we had

friend from the West Coastome spend 2 weeks with us. Sheas up and out early every morn-

ng enjoying the peace and quiet.he marveled at the wildlife weee around the place almost daily.aving lived in South Dakota shenew about the friendly peopleut said it was so refreshing toome back to this type of atmos-here. Lacey, Quirt, and Rio Won-

ercheck and I took our visitor,enny Herman to the Faith 4-Hodeo on Sunday, Reptile Gar-ens in Rapid City on Wednes-ay, to Faith on Thursday, and to

Wall Drug on Friday. Ive been tohose tourist attractions but theyave made changes. While ateptile Gardens, we visited with

Michele Chuplis where she is em-loyed for the summer. All in all,

was a good week and it re-minded me how blessed we are to

ve in Faith country.Monday, many area peo-

le including me, drove to Sturgiso attend the funeral service foraren Delbridge. She was such a

pecial woman with a specialamily. Nothing I say can possibly

um up what a good person sheas and what a difference she

made in so many lives. To say sheill be missed is a terrific under-atement of fact. Sympathy is ex-

ended to all her loved ones.Quirt Wondercheck attended

wo days of Vacation Bible Schoolt the Marcus church this week.here were 13 youth at the Side-

walk Vacation Bible School. Theteen helpers were Kodi Fees, Tris-ten and Trinity Weyer, and AbbieWicks. A very big thank you tothe mothers and grandmas who

helped with snacks and cleaningthe church each day.Bev Hudson kept appoint-

ments in Sturgis on Thursday.Wregan and Wraylee Browncame home with her to spend theweek while their folks are atGallup, New Mexico attendingthe Jr. High National Rodeo fi-nals where Winston Brown is acontestant in the goat tying. Bestof luck to Winston!

Jim and Vonnie O'Dea left Fri-day afternoon to go to BelleFourche to watch GrandsonMichael Deichert in the StateHigh School Rodeo. He qualifiedin calf roping, steer wrestling,and team roping. Michael was inthe short-go in steer rrestling and

team roping but wasn't fortunateenough to make it to the NHSR.O'Deas spent Friday and Satur-day nights with Susan O'Dea.Saturday, Susan had a windowbroken out and flowers badlydamaged from the hail.

A nasty looking storm wentthrough the area Saturday nightbringing rain and some hail. Wereceived .45 inches of rain and nohail. Amounts seemed to varyaround the area but the Spearfisharea seems to have gotten theworst hail damage.

Friday, Lacey, Rio, Quirt,Penny and I stopped to visit mydad at the Philip Nursing Home.While we were there, Irene(Klink) Becker hunted me up and

sold me another 1910-1960 FaithCountry Book. Even though Iveseen it many times there is al-ways something new to read! Ihad a couple but now have onemore for family. Thanks to Irene.

Got things to do so better getmovin. Got any news, call 985-5318 or e-mail me [email protected]

City. The group hfore the rodeo wahome just in timstorm. We had hirain and few haevening here.

Jason, Jesse ahave spent as mucan spare helping and other choresDiane's. Walter from his shoulder

The Lemmelsfamily reunion fside of the familythe Sturgis Park.

Sunday after guests at the Cowthe Larry SchueDuane Wood. JoAagain in South Trinity and Shaw

Sunday nighSuzanne Preszlerthe Dwayne ViKelsey and Brixieday evening to mostay for supper.

Sunday afternand Justin Ingallgis to pick up a cafrom his cousin.

Opal NewsBy Kay Ingalls

Central Meade County NewsBy Sandy Rhoden

Central Meade County re-ceived some moisture over theweekend before the summerweather settled in. Ranchers are

busy cutting hay fields as wespeak, which many couldn't pic-ture some months ago.

There were over 50 VacationBible School participants lastweek at the Community BaptistChurch in Union Center. Thetheme was "Jesus Is ComingSoon" and the week includedmusic, Bible lessons, food deliver-ies, swimming, crafts, treasurehunts and more. There was a spe-cial banquet held on Wednesdayevening of turkey, potatoes, salad,deserts, and more. Parents andgrandparents were in attendanceto enjoy the food, music from thechildren, and fellowship.TheBible School took place from

Tuesday to Friday, which endedat 2:30 pm that day. Approxi-mately 20 students with severaladults spent Thursday night

camping and fishing. Teachersand helpers for the week includedWes Labrier, Sylvia Rhoden,Sharon Keffeler, Jocelyn Keffeler,Sandy Rhoden, Francie Brink,Paige Brink, Melanie Cammack,Melanie's sister, Susan, AmandaLabrier, Ninu Spring, StaceyDiedrich, Joanna Ingalls, andKristen Smiley. Sue Labrierwatched the young children ofsome of the teachers and helpers.

The Larry Rhodens spent theweekend near Mobridge, fishing,hunting, and enjoying time withfriends from Rapid City andSioux Falls.

We have many high school andadult rodeo participants from

Central Meade Coany news regard

just participationto email the infor

[email protected] July, Jodi Sfering the opporand stretch your and photographclass at the Shamay choose froJuly 10 or Saturdclasses will take p8:00 pm and art sper will be providcost and you can class by going tshaw.blogspot.comfor-retreat-and-onemphasis will beand wildflowers. Twhat will take pstart a "birding alist, make and ar

from a vintage boomobile made fromture objects.

The Fourth oaround the corneindependence is could not be bougexcept for the shand many tears. holiday plans thismembering the forming this greatwith exceptionalsubstance, our fare truly blessedthe USA.

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WASHINGTON, June 19,13 Agriculture Secretary Tomlsack today announced funding

r 15 businesses in 10 states toeate or retain jobs and expandonomic activity. USDA remainscused on carrying out its mis-on, despite a time of significantdget uncertainty. Today's an-uncement is one part of the De-rtment's efforts to strengthene rural economy.he lifeblood of any successfulsiness is access to capital," saidlsack. "USDA Rural Develop-ent's Business & Industryuaranteed Loan program playsmajor role in helping qualifiedms and organizations in ruraleas gain access to the capitaley need to start or expand theirterprises," Vilsack said.

he Business & Industry Guar-teed Loan program aids ruralsinesses by bolstering private

edit through loan guaranteesr quality business ventures. Arrower may be an individual, arporation, public body, partner-ip, cooperative organization, orher legal entity organized anderated on a profit or nonprofitsis; an Indian tribe on a Fed-al or State reservation or otherderally recognized tribal group.r more information on USDA's

usiness & Industry program,ease visittp://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCPar.html.The announcements made bylsack today include conditional

mmitments totaling $37.6 mil-n. Secretary Vilsack made thenouncement as part of the De-rtment's celebration of Na-nal Small Business Week.For example, with today's an-uncement, USDA selected KMI

roup, Inc., in Kenton, Tenn., toceive a $1 million loan guaran-e to purchase machinery anduipment and provide workingpital to increase the capacity ofis global manufacturer of plas-resins for molders, extruders

d compounders.To help cope with a severeusing shortage, Killdeer Moun-in Park, LLC, in Killdeer, N.D.,selected to receive a $4.2 mil-n loan guarantee to finance

using development sites for 78obile homes, office space, and acreational building for the large

umber of energy and oil fieldorkers moving into the area duethe rapid growth of the Bakkenl Field.Since 2009, USDA has pro-

ded more than 15,000 loans andants through its business pro-ams, helping more than 60,000ral businesses. For more infor-ation on USDA's business andoperative development pro-ams, visittp://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Busi-

ness.html.Funding is contingent upon

the recipient meeting the condi-

tions for the loan agreement.President Obama's plan for

rural America has brought abouthistoric investment and resultedin stronger rural communities.Under the President's leadership,these investments in housing,community facilities, businessesand infrastructure have empow-ered rural America to continueleading the way strengthening

America's economy, small townsand rural communities. PresidentObama and Agriculture Secretary

Vilsack are committed to asmarter use of Federal resourcesto foster sustainable economicprosperity and ensure the govern-ment is a strong partner for busi-nesses, entrepreneurs andworking families in rural commu-nities.

USDA has made a concertedeffort to deliver results for the

American people, even as USDAimplements sequestration theacross-the-board budget reduc-tions mandated under terms ofthe Budget Control Act. USDAhas already undertaken historicefforts since 2009 to save morethan $828 million in taxpayerfunds through targeted, common-sense budget reductions. Thesereductions have put USDA in abetter position to carry out itsmission, while implementing se-quester budget reductions in afair manner that causes as little

disruption as possible.

USDA announces support forural businesses in recognition of

National Small Business WeekUSDA support will help businesses in 10 States

Summer arrived last week sowell be seeing warmer tempera-tures. Were supposed to be in the80s and 90s this week. Skies werereally strange on Friday, some-times it looked like it was going topour and other times it wasslightly overcast. There werestorm watches out most of the dayfor various areas but we didnt getanything. Saturday was anotherone of those days, although quitea bit warmer. There was a tor-nado watch for most of our areaalong with a severe thunder-storm. Shortly after 6:00 Satur-day night, the storm camethrough dumping about an inch ofrain in town, along with plenty ofwind and a little pea-sized hail.Spearfish really got hit with hail.

About 200 skylights got brokenout of the Walmart there!

How many of you noticed thePerigee Moon over the weekend?Super Moon as they called it.

Once a year the moon passes theearth at its closest point, so it was14% closer and 40% brighter thanits usual path. I looked Sundaynight and it looked pretty bright.

As for closer, who knows!Condolences to the family of

Ernest Delbridge. Ernest passedaway last week and his servicewas held yesterday, Tuesday.Ernest was one of our old-timersand one always enjoyed visitingwith him. He will be missed bymany.

Cindy Escott went to Rapid onFriday to visit her sisters, andbrother-in-law. Friday, she andJeannie went out to eat, and didsome shopping together. Satur-day, Cindy did more shopping

and met Jeannie and Carolyn forsupper. She stayed at Carolynand Larry's Friday and Saturdaynite, and came home on Sunday,after doing a little more shopping.

Eldora Fischbach went toRapid City last week and spent afew days at their house. Dave wasbusy here with prairie doghunters. They have a huntercome from North Carolina everyyear and this year he also broughta friend from Ireland or England,

dont remember which.Saturday, Diane Conn and

Darlene Joprdan, Aberdeen, vis-ited the Dan and Jayne Jordanshome. Others present wereRachel, Tyler, Taryn and KyCaspers, New Underwood. Je-remy and Sarah Gann arrivedback from Waco, Texas on Sun-day.

Wayne and Karen Sletten andMark Bergsrud, Houston, Texas,a nephew, were evening supperguests of Dan and Jayne Jordan.Jayne took Mark on a ranch touron two 4-wheelers, much to thedelight of Mark as he viewed thebeautiful green grass, Angus cowsand calves.

Dan Jordan accompaniedMelvin Dutton and company toCanada on a bear hunt. A memo-rable trip it was, with lots of funstories Dan told! He really en-

joyed the good fishing there, too.His bear diminished in size from

the time he was running towardDan and the time Dan walked upto it after shooting it!

George and Annelle Afdahlspent part of last week at the Juel

Afdahls at Torrington, WY, wherethey attended two of Blakesbaseball games and a youthrodeo. On the way home Thurs-day they visited with the Jerry

Afdahl family at Rose Taxs inRapid City.

Unfortunately, none of our

FHS Rodeo Clubany luck at the StBelle Fourche ovSome were close short. They are mended on a greakids from our arthe National HS Rin Rock SpringsKash Deal and Cfrom Dupree, TClark from MeadJoshua Hunt fromThe top four in efied for the Natiobe held in July.

The weather dits been the bestNow that summarrived it will hopSwimming lessonschedule to begin

Remember, thevery weekday moto 1:00. The HOPthrough the montand check it out Besides books, yoout movies. And available.

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fireworks display be at dusk at Dusual, they will btions at the lake ehelp them out soanother big one nis also the Nocracker Open andthe swimming poothe afternoon. Abrate the day, rwho gave their lenjoy our freedom

All meals served with milk and

bread. Menu subject to changewithout notice.

Wed., June 26: ChickenParmesan, Scalloped potatoes,Corn OBrian, Tropical fruit

Thur., June 27: Roast Pork,Company potatoes, Cooked cab-bage, Applesauce

Fri., June 28: Tuna & Noo-dles, Seasoned spinach, Breadpudding, Banana

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fish, Company p

tomatoes, TropicaTue., July

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Wed., July 3Oven browned pkraut, Peas &taloupe

Thur., July 4No Meals

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eath tax destroys a lifetime ofard work

Family farms, ranches, andusinesses are the life-blood ofur South Dakota communities.s anyone who has built a busi-

ess can tell you, success did notappen overnight. These familiesave scrimped, saved, and built

ob-creating businesses all withhe hope and promise of passingheir success on to the next gen-ration. Families who live and

work on their land view farmingnd ranching as a way of life andake seriously their calling to beustodians of the land they farmnd ranch. It is important tohem that future generationsave the opportunity to care forheir land and contribute to theommunities they hold dear. Itften takes generations to build aourishing family business, but itnly takes one bad Washington

policy to destroy it.The federal estate tax, com-

monly referred to as the deathtax, forces grieving families topay a tax on their loved ones lifesavings that was built from in-

come already taxed when origi-nally earned. The tax imposes arate as high as 40 percent on anestate during the transfer of own-ership upon the death of a lovedone. Many of these businesses areland rich and cash poor, mean-ing that the value of the businessis in the land and in the businessequipment. These businesses donot have substantial liquid assetssitting around to pay the 40 per-cent tax when a loved one passesaway. As a result, the death taxoften requires that business as-sets are sold simply to pay thetax, making passing on farms andbusinesses to the next generationeven more difficult.

Currently more than 70 per-cent of family businesses do notsurvive to the second generation,and 90 percent of family busi-nesses do not survive to the thirdgeneration. Family businessescan find themselves in a situationwhere estate taxes owed are morethan the value of the liquid assetsavailable to pay the tax. This iscertainly the case throughout theMidwest and in South Dakotawhere we have seen land valuesincrease dramatically. In SouthDakota weve seen farmlandprices increase by over 50 percentin just the past five years.

I believe that repeal of the de-structive death tax is critical tokeeping family farms and busi-nesses intact across SouthDakota. Recently, I introducedthe Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013which would permanently repealthe federal death tax. I am com-mitted to promoting policies thatprovide incentives to grow familybusiness and support building oureconomy, which starts with a per-manent end to this unfair tax.

Dear Parents,Are you just finding out about

the Common Core State Stan-dards and curriculum that arepresently being pushed into everyschool classroom? Dont feel bad;that was part of the plan. Thosebehind this new education pro-gram did not want any peskyparental interference until it wasso entrenched in the schools therewould be no stopping it.

Money and a promise to get ridof No Child Left Behind was themotivation; however, not everyschool will receive money and thecost of the program could run ashigh as $1.6 billion to implement.Many foundations such as Billand Malinda Gates gave $100million towards Common Core.Why? Gates can make billions ofdollars back. A major part of theCC program is for every child tolearn digitally with e-books fromcomputers in the classroom. Alltests will also be given on comput-ers as well, including the big as-

sessment system coming at theend of 2014 15. How much eas-ier it will be to gather data on stu-dents and program andreprogram them to politicallycorrect viewpoints on the com-puters?

Do the assessments help ateacher evaluate a student? NO!They evaluate if the student isbeing taught the CC material.The questions are about the stu-dent, his life and include ques-tions about his home and parents.One question in a first grademanual asks the student to

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Letters to the Edit

South Dakota Health Care As-sociations Century Club is insearch of the 2013 Centenarian ofthe Year. In order to qualify forthis honorable recognition, yourbirth date must be before Novem-ber 25, 1904. You must be at least108 years old to be considered toearn this recognition!

According to Century Clubrecords, Dorothy Antritter wholives in Watertown, SD, was bornNovember 25, 1904, is currentlythe eldest living South Dakotanand is anticipating celebratingher 109th birthday! Therefore, ifyou are aware of a South Dakotaresident who is older thanDorothy, please contact our office.

The Century Club is open toeveryone in the State of SouthDakota upon reaching his or her100thbirthday. There are no duesand every inductee receives a spe-

cially designed, frand membershiptury Club has r1,050 applicants tbegan in 1997. signed, framed cepresented to theliving Century Clognizing him or htenarian of the Y

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Monday:Breakfast: Burritos

Lunch: Hot Hamburger $4.29Sandwich: BBQ Chicken

Tuesday:Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwiches

Lunch: Tacos $4.29Sandwich: Rueben

Wednesday:Breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy

Lunch:Asian $4.29Sandwich: Hamburger

Thursday:Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwiches

Lunch: Cassserole $4.29Sandwich: Philly Steak & Cheese

Friday:Breakfast: Burritos

Lunch: 2 Piece Chicken Dinner $4.29Sandwich: Hamburger

The Better ChoicePrairie Oasis Mall 605-967-2622Faith, SD

Pretty wild weather this week,wasnt it? Summer officially ar-ived on Friday and the drought

has been broken. Weve got 2.32nches of rain in three downpours

on Friday and Saturday, alongwith a ton of wind. We didnt haveany hail here, but several of ourneighbors got hammered by hailand estimated 100mph winds.

West of Sorum, the wind blewTommy Fabris ultra-light air-plane out of his shop and totaledt. Trees blew down all over Eric

and Amanda Schuchards yardand the wind almost blew a cou-ple of their kids away! Jonathanand Erica Wiechmann were driv-ng into their yard northeast of

Bison when wind tore the porchight off their house and slammedt into the pickup they were driv-ng, smashing the windshield and

wrecking the pickup. The winddid a lot of damage to their build-ngs and corrals, but thankfully

no one was injured!The High Plains Western Her-tage board met Tuesday in

Spearfish and Bob Christoffersonwas selected as our newest direc-or. The Heritage Center will cel-

ebrate the National Day of theAmerican Cowboy on July 20thwith a Campfire Series show at2:00 that afternoon. The officialNational Day of the AmericanCowboy is July 27, but the Her-tage Center is celebrating a week

early so we dont interfere withanother celebration at New Un-derwood on the 27th. For more in-ormation on that one, contact

Slim McNaught at Slim's CustomLeather, 110 S. Madison Ave,New Underwood, SD 57761

605)754-6103.Bob Hanson read the story Jan

Swan Wood had written aboutour local cowgirl, JessieHotchkiss, in the Tri-State Live-tock News and called me to see ifwould accompany him to the

Hotchkiss ranch to meet Jessie onWednesday. Shes interested inhe bridle horse tradition of riding

and Bob had tied a fancy knot hewanted to give Jessie. Her par-ents were as interested as Jessiewas to see the different ropes andwhips Bob brought to show her.Besides the fancy knot he madeor Jessie, he brought a horse hairope, a grass rope, a rawhide lar-at, and a beautiful leather whipo show us.

Sandy Hotchkiss invited us inor coffee and we dined on freshly

baked peach pie, topped withhick sweet cream while Bob told

Dan some of the welding trickshes learned during his 94 yearson this old earth. Bob is one of myvery favorite old cowboys and hased a colorful life. He was raised

on a ranch near Bison, knew mostof the old-time cowboys, and is awonderful horseman. He was aPOW during WWII, is an out-tanding blacksmith and welder,

and was a Perkins Co. deputyheriff and EMT for several

years. As soon as I got back to theranch, I called Jan Wood andshes going to interview Bobby inJuly for a story in the Tri-State.That should be really interesting!

While Im on the subject of old-time cowboys, Im trying to locate

relatives and acquaintances ofthe old cowboys who came northwith the cattle herds who still livein this area. Im gathering infor-mation about Dode Wiley, JimBrumley, Frank Beck, GeorgeShipley, Ed Dippert, SPY Wilson,Fred Jennewein, Billy Marty,Lewis Painter, Russ Wilson,Greenup Mosely, Billy Clanton,Pecos Dick Turbiville, Tennessee

Vaughn, Paul and ThorntonAmes, and other old cowboys whostayed in this area after theroundup days were over. If any ofyou have information to share be-fore the American Cowboy cele-bration at the Heritage Center inJuly, email me at [email protected] or call me at 605-855-2824.

Growing up in Bison, I look for-ward to the annual Gala Days cel-ebration and this year was evenmore special. Bison High Schoolheld an all-school reunion Satur-day and we had a wonderful time.Eight members of my graduatingclass of 16, Alyce LoftsgaardKriege, Rose Sander Hafner,Betty Vetter Nelson, Ron Kopren,Greg Deibert, Wayne Palmer,Terry Haggart and I gathered inthe afternoon at Moms Caf tolook through the old school annu-als and reminisce about the goodold days. Five of our classmates,

Linda Jackson, Leon Anderson,Tim Lane, Reed Loughlin, andBob Erickson, are no longer withus, but Sandy (Butler) Leonardattended grade school with usand she came to our gathering.

That evening we joined otherBison graduates and formerteachers for supper and a pro-gram at the school gym. Thestorm hit while we were eatingand the lights went out for a

while, but as soon as electricitywas restored, we were able toenjoy the entertainment and visitwith old friends. Its amazing howthe years change people and wehad trouble recognizing folks wegrew up with. And they had ahard time recognizing us!

Terry Haggart from my gradu-ating class sent me this about theperks of reaching 60 or being over70 and heading towards 80!

Kidnappers are not very in-terested in you.

In a hostage situation you arelikely to be released first.

No one expects you to run -anywhere.

People call at 9 pm and ask,"Did I wake you?"

People no longer view you asa hypochondriac.

There is nothing left to learnthe hard way.

Things you buy now won'twear out.

You can live without sex butnot your glasses.

You get into heated argu-ments about pension plans.

You no longer think of speedlimits as a challenge.

You quit trying to hold yourstomach in no matter who walksinto the room.

You sing along with elevatormusic.

Your eyes won't get muchworse.

Your investment in health in-surance is finally beginning topay off.

Your joints are more accuratemeteorologists than the nationalweather service.

Your secretyour friends becremember them

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USD announces academichonors for 2013 SpringSemester students

VERMILLION, S.D. Univer-sity of South Dakota students re-ceiving academic honors for the2013 Spring Semester have beenannounced.

Students achieving Deans Listhonors total 1,641 full-time stu-dents while 459 part-time stu-dents have been cited with

Academic Recognition honors.Students earn Deans List dis-

tinction by achieving a GPA of atleast 3.5 while maintaining a

course load of 12 or more credithours with no incomplete or fail-ing grades. Part-time studentsare eligible for Academic Recogni-tion by completing at least 12hours prior to the current semes-ter earning a minimum of threeand up to 11 credit hours duringthe term and achieving a GPA ofat least 3.5 with no failing or in-complete grades.

Additionally, 2rolled at the UnivDakota School oDeans List respring. To be namof Law Deans Lismust achieve eit85.00 or greater foor rate in the totheir class for whichever group list is not basedgrade point averamester, first-yeaare not eligibleschools Deans Li

The South Dakgents sets the poList eligibility.

Students recehonors for the 201ter are listed beloand honor receive

Tait B. Simonsdemic Recognitioloy, Union Center

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he Sunday School snake hunty David PaulJanet and I, with our kids,

moved from Iowa to the Faithountry north of Maurine in thepring of 1976. Our first years, wettended worship services atethel Lutheran Church in Faith

n the summertime until the be-inning of winter chores. Then wettended Prairie Home Church at

Maurine until the next summer.We liked the arrangement of wor-hipping at these two churches inhose first years because we cameo know more people and also be-ause Bethel Lutheran had 8a.m.hurch service in the summer-me.About once a month, Dr.

Wayne Sletten would organize aunday outing after Sundaychool. The women would allack a picnic lunch and Wayneould lead us on an outing. Dr.letten had been the Faith coun-ry veterinarian for some yearsnd his service calls had ac-uainted him with most of theeople and all the interestinglaces in the area. I dont remem-er them all, nor did we get to gon all of them. We hiked the Slimuttes; hiked and heard of the oldweeny Ranch on Sulfur Creek,imbed Sheep Mountain...and

may more.During these years we were

lso leasing the old Butler Placen Rattlesnake Creek east ofaith. One day Wayne asked me,

Could we climb Rattlesnakeutte next Sunday? I had on oneccasion already climbed theutte so my first thought was,Oh, NO But then we were new-omers. What did we know? And

this was no ordinary SundaySchool class.

The next Sunday right afterservices, with our picnic lunchespacked, the Sunday School cara-van left Bethel for RattlesnakeButte. At the base of the butte weate our lunch. Then this group

armed themselves for the chargeup the butte. Out came pistols,long pipe snares, and yes, BBguns armed the youngest sol-diers.

Rattllesnake Butte is easy toclimb on one side. My memorysays that past half way up we en-countered a slide area of shale. Atthis point there was some divisionin ranks. As we stepped out onthe shale, immediately fromunder the rocks came a loud andcontinuous buzzing of rat-tlesnakes. We couldnt see thembe we heard loud and clear thatthey were there. The brave heartswent forward, crossed the shaleand climbed the cap rock to thesummit.

What happened next is hard toput into picture form/words. Itwas pure pandemonium. Pistolsblazing. Snakes twisting andbuzzing caught in the snares onthe long pipes seemed to be ineveryones face. The sound of BBsrolling to and fro as air rifles werecocked and fired. Men shouting oftheir trophies and boys yelling,Look! Look! Look! Theres one!Rattlesnakes were everywhere onall the ledges and cavities in thecap rock.

The assault ended almost asquickly as it began and left in itswake were the spoils of war.

Thank you, Wayne, for a greatmemory.

If you have diabetes and are onMedicare, you have an importantdecision to make in less than onemonth.

You have probably heard thatMedicare is changing the systemthrough which you get your dia-betes testing supplies. So unlike

now, when you can order suppliesfrom thousands of mail ordercompanies, beginning July 1youll only be able to order from18.

There is little question thatthis new system will be better inthe long run. The governmentwill save money and you will seeyour co-pay and deductibleamounts decrease. For example,patients testing one time a day,before July 1, have an average co-pay of approximately $14.47 ontheir testing supplies. After July1, for the same order, the co-paywill decrease to approximately$4.49. This is a savings to you ofalmost 70%! The actual cost maybe even lower or no cost at all if

you have secondary insurance.Yet despite these significant

benefits, in the short term thisnew system is causing confusionfor patients who must changeproviders. They dont know whereto begin. And this makes themvulnerable to scammers whomight see an opportunity to trickpatients into giving personal in-formation.

At Diabetes Care Club, wehave heard these types of con-cerns from people who callsearching for a new provider.They are rightly apprehensiveabout moving to another companyand dont know exactly whatquestions to ask.

Patients wonder what mattersmost when choosing a provider.

And, of course, the answer to thatquestion depends on what the pa-tient values most. Still, afteryears in the diabetes care indus-try, I believe there are some keypoints that patients and theircaregivers should consider beforeselecting a provider to trust withtheir healthcare needs.

How much experiencedoes the provider have? Aprovider should have a provenrecord of excellence in distribut-ing diabetes supplies and re-sponding to large numbers ofcustomers. If you receive a call oremail from a provider and are un-sure of their legitimacy, it is im-

portant to check your sourcesbefore providing any personal in-formation. Medicare will notcall patients about thischange so if you receive a callclaiming to be from Medicare,it is a scam.

Is the provider big enoughto handle more customerswithout disruption?A providershould be able to explain in detailhow it has prepared to take onthousands of new customers be-ginning on July 1.

Is diabetes the providersmain focus? Ideally, a provider

should make diabetes care its toppriority rather than spreading itsresources over a range of medicalissues.

What ordering optionsdoes the provider offer? Aprovider should allow patients toorder testing supplies by phone,

email, or online and offer conven-ient hours for customer support.

Does the provider acceptassignment? All mail-orderproviders must accept assign-ment, which means they cannotcharge more than the prices setby Medicare. But retail outletslike pharmacies do not have to ac-cept assignment and can chargemore. It is important to ask tomake sure you are not payingadded costs.

What products does theprovider stock? A qualityprovider should offer a widerange of products so that patientscan get a product that best meetstheir needs.

Does the provider handle

all the paperwork? A qualityprovider will handle any paper-work associated with Medicare,saving patients time and effortwith these confusing forms.

Does the provider deliveron time and for free? Patientsshould expect their provider to

cover the costs oguarantee that twill arrive on timcondition.

I also recommeand their cawww.NationalDplyFinder.com, a

helps people find 18 providers aMedicare and linices. Additionally Medicare directly

My hope is thatple with a few keymore informationthem make a seamfree switch to atrust. In that waable to rest assurthat their suppliesfor them in the malways.

Terry Blankensident of patient cCare Club, thelargest provider ofsupplies and one

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The American Health Care As-sociation/National Center for As-sisted Living recently releasedthe names of the nearly 360 facil-ities nationally that have earned

a 2013Bronze - Commitment toQuality National Quality Award.The award is the first of three dis-tinctions possible through the Na-tional Quality Award program,which honors skilled nursing andpost-acute care facilities acrossthe nation that have demon-strated their commitment to im-proving quality care for seniorsand individuals with disabilities.

South Dakota Health Care As-sociation (SDHCA) member facil-ities who earned this recognitionare: Belle Fourche HealthcareCommunity, Belle Fourche;Riverview Rehabilitation &Health Care Center, Flandreau;Fountain Springs Healthcare,Rapid City; Bethany Home Sioux

Falls, Sioux Falls; and David MDorsett Healthcare Center,Spearfish.

We recognize the rigorous ap-plication process to be chosen forthis level of award and we con-gratulate these facilities for risingto the challenge. Achieving thislevel of success takes vision, plan-ning, and a commitment to long-term quality improvement,stated Mark B. Deak, SDHCA Ex-ecutive Director.

The National Quality AwardProgram is centered on the corevalues and criteria of the

Baldridge Performance Excellence

Program. The providers of lonacute care servitheir performagoals. The progr

els: Bronze, Silvcilities begin improvement pBronze level, whan organizationasential performsuch as vision anments and an astomers expectapplicants mutheir ability to iformance improvteam of trainedviews each Brondetermine if thethe demands of recipient of theBment to Qualitycilities may nowdeveloping ap

achieving performmeet the criteriaSilver - Achieveaward. A full listis available on twebsite.

AHCA/NCALthe 2013 Silver Quality and GolQuality recipienmonths. The awferred during theFall ConventionSD and at the64th Annual Conposition in Phoe

After years of holding on tomemorabilia of their loved ones

me in the armed services, twoamilies took the military stripesnd photos out of their scrap-ooks and had them placed on the

Wall of Honor at VA Black HillsHealth Care System (BHHCS) toive praise to their loved ones

memories.

For some families it is veryifficult to part with these items,aid VA BHHCS Public Affairsfficer Jill Broecher. But others

eel that sharing helps to ensureheir loved ones memories willve on.

Earlier this year, VA BHHCStarted the Wall of Honor projectt the Fort Meade VA Medicalenter, where Veterans and their

families could do-nate memories ofloved ones, such aspictures, medals andother military items,to VA BHHCS sothese Veterans couldforever be honoredin the hallways of the medicalcenter.

There is no specific service ac-complishment required to featurea Veteran on the Wall ofHonor. Any Veteran with an hon-orable discharge from the armedforces and who has been enrolledat one of the VA BHHCS facilitiescan be honored.

So far two families donateditems for displays on the Wall of

VA BHHCS Wall of Honor pays tribute to Veterans South Dakota nursing facilitrecognized for commitment quality care

Honor. VA BHHCS hopes to havemany more stories hanging on the

walls in the medical center astime goes on. The Wall of Honorproject pays tribute to the selflessand courageous acts made by Vet-erans. It is a promise to never for-get the sacrifices of our nations

Veterans.For more information on the

VA BHHCS Wall of Honor, con-tact Greg Covey at 605-720-7050.

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As South Dakotans, we all un-erstand just how unpredictablehe weather in our state can be,hich is one of many reasons whyur agriculture community de-rves the certainty that long-rm agriculture policy can

rovide. Because of its impor-nce to South Dakota, and to our

ation, I am incredibly disap-ointed that the House of Repre-ntatives failed to pass a

ve-year Farm Bill this week.fter hours of debate in both thegriculture Committee and one House floor, a majority of law-akers failed to do the right

hing and vote in favor of this bill.Decades ago, we decided that it

as important that we grow ourwn food in this country and aarm Bill provides the policies

hat help make that possible.his bill is more than providing aafety net for our producers; its a

ational security issue. By notassing a Farm Bill, we put ourwn food security in jeopardy be-ause the moment we let anotheruntry feed us is the moment wet another country control us.234 lawmakers, a combinationRepublicans and Democrats,

ood up on the House floor, votedo and decided to put politics be-re people. We were able to pass

his bill out of the Agricultureommittee with strong biparti-an support, but unfortunately,olitics came first for many law-

makers this week. While a major-ity of Republicans voted for thebill, there were too many thatwalked away because it didnt cutenough. And only 24 Democratsvoted for the bill on Thursday,

largely because the cuts and re-forms to the food stamp programwere too much, although thesecuts were less than three percentof the programs budget.

I may be frustrated by this out-come, but we have to move for-ward to ensure that all

Americans have a safe, reliableand affordable food supply. Weneed to find a way to make farmand food policy more accouable totaxpayers. This bill would havesaved taxpayers nearly $40 bil-lion, made necessary reforms tocrop insurance to make sure thatfarmers had skin in the gamewhile providing a safety net, andwould have maintained the in-tegrity of the food stamp pro-gram.

Failure to pass the Farm Billmeans were stuck with the statusquo with no meaningful reformsor savings.

The next step is unclear, but Iremain committed to passing thisFarm Bill and remain hopeful wewill be able to regroup in the com-ing days. We need to figure out away to bring a bipartisan major-ity of the House together in sup-port of this bill.

Officials with the SouthDakota Game, Fish and Parksand Agriculture Departments arereminding ranchers and produc-ers to contact either agency ifthey have unwanted prairie dogs.

The states prairie dog controlprogram is cooperatively funded

by GFP and SDDA. GFP managesencroachment issues on privatelands which have been en-croached from adjacent publiclands, while SDDA manages com-plaints between private landown-ers.

GFP will control prairie dogsthat have encroached onto privateland from adjacent public land,GFP Wildlife Damage Program

Administrator Keith Fisk said.Landowners who have encroach-ment problems on their propertyfrom adjacent public land must bewithin one mile of the public landand have at least 20 acres of ac-tual prairie dog colonies to be eli-gible for assistance.

Additionally, landowners must

contact GFP and report that theyhave unwanted prairie dogs be-fore August 15, 2013. GFP pro-vides assistance to manylandowners across western SouthDakota, Fisk said. This deadlineallows GFP sufficient time to co-ordinate the logistics of our con-

trol program.If a landowner has a complaint

regarding prairie dogs that areencroaching from public land,GFP must be contacted at 605-773-5913 to request control. Onceeligibility has been verified, GFPfield staff or a department repre-sentative will control the invad-ing colony on the private landlater this fall. All complaintsmust be received by the August15, 2013 deadline.

Landowners that are experi-encing encroachment from adjoin-ing private land need to contactSDDA or their local county weedand pest board. If the colony is en-croaching from private land, asigned written complaint must be

made.There are two

complaint.The first optio

fected landownerof complaint andlocal County WBoard. The seco

quires a formal cable by calling 8through the SDsdda.sd.gov/Ag_Protection/Weed%. One copy must band another landowner withcolony. The mailthe Department o523 E. Capitol A57501. Notices omay be sent in year.

The South DakManagement Plaby gfp.sd.gov/wildlife-management-plaing GFP at 605-7

Prairie dog control programs availabThe fight for South Dakotagriculture continues By Rep. Kristi Noem

The Spirit of Dakota AwardSociety is seeking nominations fortheir 27th Anniversary awardpresentation and celebration.The recipient of this award willbe announced at a banquet at theHuron Event Center on Saturday,October 5. The Society will againbe honoring and hosting out-standing women from every cor-ner of the state.

The 2013 Spirit of DakotaAward winner will be chosen by astate-wide Selection Commission

including First Lady Linda Dua-gaard of Pierre; Glenna Fouberg,Aberdeen; Julie Garreau, EagleButte; Jean Hunhoff, Yankton;Bette Poppen, Chairman,DeSmet; Tona Rozum, Mitchell;Suzette Kirby, Sioux Falls; Mar-sha Sumpter, Kodoka; GingerThomson, Brookings; JudyTrzynka, Watertown; and BevWright, Turton. The nominationprocess is open to all interested

individuals or organizations whowish to recognize an outstandingwoman in their community.

This award is presented to anoutstanding South Dakotawoman who has demonstrated vi-sion, courage and strength incharacter and who has made asignificant contribution to thequality of life in her communityand state.

Past recipients have includedcommunity leaders in business,government and civic organiza-

tions and have been described innewspaper articles as the cream

of the crop in tDakotas best. Trecipient was MarFACS of Yanktonmodern-day pionswers to health many women todaa shining examplthat serve as a gugeneration and b

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USDA/Farm Service Agency News

AUGUST 1 COC noman-tions close

AUGUST 2 Last day to sign-up for DCPCounty committee nomations

USDA's Farm Service Agency(FSA) in South Dakota an-nounced that county committeeelection nominations begin June

17, 2013. Farmers, ranchers andlandowners are encouraged tonominate candidates to serve ontheir local FSA county committee

The Dewey, Meade & Ziebachounty FSA offices would like toeep you informed of the follow-

ng items important to USDA pro-rams. If you have any questionslease contact the Dewey Countyffice at 865-3522 ext 2, Meadeounty at 347-4952 ext 2, oriebach County at 365-5179 ext 2.

MPORTANT DATES TO RE-MEMBER:

JUNE 17 COC nominationsegin

NO SALE: MONDAY, JULY 1ST: (iNDEpENDENCE DAY)

NEXT SALE: MONDAY, JULY 8THSecal yearllng and shee sale

SALE TiME 10:00 AM

Upcoming Sales:

July 8-11: Western Video Market Sale in Reno, NV

Can be seen on Dish Network Channel 399

Monday, July 15: NO SALE

Monday, July 22: Special yearling and sheep sale

Monday, July 29: NO SALE

Monday, August 5: Special yearling and sheep sale

August 6-11: Faith Stock Show and RodeoAugust 7-8: Western Video Market Sale in Cheyenne, WY

Faith Livestock Commission Co.

(605) 967-2200A nice sale here for Monday, June 24, with our first showingof new crop lambs that sold on a strong market. Feeder cattlewere higher with the cow and bull market steady to higherthan 2 weeks ago.

Thank you for your business.

REPRESENTATIVE SALESVarland Ranch253 ....................blk & bldy heifers 700.............$143.0077.................blk & bldy heifers BV 695 ............$144.50Melvin Woll10 .........red & blk steers (banded) 594.............$146.00D & N Koepplin115 ...........................x bred lambs 88................$111.00Kimbell Russell29.............................x bred lambs 129...............$96.00E & J Rohr51.............................x bred lambs 92................$111.00

Irving Jordan2......................................blk cows 1538.............$82.50Fishhook Ranch4......................................blk cows 1378.............$80.50Riley Anderson2......................................blk cows 1425.............$82.50Sharon Anderson1........................................blk cow 1325.............$79.503......................................blk cows 1307.............$79.50Gene Bierman1........................................blk cow 1340.............$80.50McTighe Ranch2..................................baldy cows 1440.............$81.00Grueb Ranch1..................................................blk cow 1545..................$82.50Bob Parker1 .......................................red cow 1575.............$81.50

We appreciate your business. Give us a call at 605-967-2200or www.faithlivestock.com if you have livestock to sell.

We would be glad to visit with you.

Gary Vance (605) 967-2162 OR Scott Vance (605) 739-5501OR CELL: 484-7127 OR Max Loughlin (605) 244-5990 OR1-605-645-2583 (cell) OR Glen King 1-605-390-3264 (cell)

The South Dakota Departmentof Environment and Natural Re-sources requests water qualitydata as part of its process to com-plete a biennial assessment ofSouth Dakotas lakes andstreams.

The 2014 integrated reportmust be completed and submittedto the United States Environmen-tal Protection Agency by April 1,2014. The report provides an as-sessment of the quality of SouthDakotas surface water resources

and identifies the impaired wa-ters that require a total maxi-mum daily load.

A total maximum daily loadcalculates the amount of pollutiona waterbody can receive and stillmeet water quality standardsalong with supporting assignedbeneficial uses. Once TMDLs aredetermined, local, state and fed-eral activities can be directed to-ward improving the quality of the

waterbody.The departm

2012 integratedviewed http: / /denr.sts/12irfinal.pdf.

To develop alist, the departmwater quality damine the quDakotas watersical and biologiconsidered. Beamation, includin

and water qualirequested.Persons or or

ing water quacontact Shannongust 23, 2013. 3367, email Shastate.sd.us or Minerich, South523 East CapitoSD 57501-3182.

Water quality data req

by the August 1, 2013 deadline.Elected county committee

members serve a three-year termand are responsible for makingdecisions on FSA disaster, conser-vation, commodity, and price sup-port programs, as well as otherimportant federal farm programissues.

"County committee membersare a valuable asset because theyare local producers who partici-

pate in FSA programs themselvesand have a direct connection tofarmers and ranchers in the localarea.

Producers may nominatethemselves or others as candi-dates. Organizations that repre-sent minority and women farmersand ranchers may also nominatecandidates. Nominees must par-ticipate in a program adminis-tered by FSA, be eligible to votein a county committee election,and reside in the local adminis-trative area (LAA) in which theperson is a candidate. To become

a nominee, eligible individualsmust sign form FSA-669A. Theform and more information aboutcounty committee elections areavailable online at:www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

County committees are com-prised of three to five memberselected by local producers. Allnewly elected county committeemembers and alternates will takeoffice January 2, 2014.

Nomination forms must bepostmarked or received in thelocal USDA Service Center byclose of business on August 1,2013.

For more information aboutcounty committees, please contactyour local FSA office or go online

at www.fsa.usdaDewey County

inations for somLAA 2. Paula Glencross is cuthis position.

Meade Countyinations for somLAA 3. The curMarge Duprel wfull terms and ca

Ziebach Coun

nominations for for LAA 3, Jacerently holds this served his maximterms. LAA 4 isthis year also aheld by Sullivan

USDA is an eqprovider, employefile a complaint ofwrite to USDA, Atary for Civil Righ

judication, 1400Avenue, S.W., W20250-9410, or 9992 or (toll-freeice), (800) 877-8Federal relay), (/relay voice user


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Proceedings of theCommon CouncilCity of Faith, SD

The Common Council for the City ofith, South Dakota met in regular ses-n on June 4, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in theuncil Room of the Community Cen- Mayor Haines called the meeting to

der, Brown called roll call, and Mayorines led the Pledge of Allegiance.Council members present: Riley, In-

ram, Spencer, Berndt, Lightfield andllekson.Others in attendance were: Debbie

own, Sandy Rasmussen, Loretta Pas-t, Jon Collins, Sharron Johnson, Mikeher, Bret Hanson, Vanessa Pulver,ma Welter, Brian Simonson, Jasonness, Bud Anderson, Cathy Smith,gela Ostrander, Amie Schauer, Elsieye, Elson Fischbach, Garnetaskjolen, Jeff Brown, Colt Haines andie Hulm.Spencer made a motion, secondedLightfield to approve the agenda as

esented. Motion carried.Spencer made a motion, secondedInghram to approve the minutes of the

ay 14, 2013 meeting. Motion carried.CLAIMS APPROVED:

The following claims were presentedd read:Aflac, Cancer & Accident Insurance

97.52; Allegiant Emergency Services,e Dept-Bunker Clothing $2,124.15;esis Third Party Administrators, Inc.,sion Insurance $126.38; City ofith, Utilities $7,616.94; Consortiansulting by Telec, General consultingSettlements $2,812.50; CWD, Barod & Supplies $286.92; Delage Lan-n Fin. Service, Copier Lease $44.46;partment of Revenue, Water Testing 3.00; Faith Fitness Center, Full Time

mployees Membership $50.00; Faithdependent, Publishing $1,510.61;her Gas Company, Propane, Tankntal $2,624.23; Golden Westlecommunications, Special Access ,899.92; Hawkins, Inc., Pool Sup-es $5,808.60; Heartland Waste Man-ement, Hauling Garbage &mpsters $4,105.00; Henschel,die, Ambulance Laundry $79.20;rome Beverage, Inc., Beer

780.55; Johnson Western Wholesale,uor $1,533.00; Lynn's Dakotamart,pplies $28.05; M&D Food Shop,

asoline & Supplies $2,918.22;alpert, Dorn, Deposit Refunds 75.00; Moore, Richard, Deposit Re-nds $75.00; Northwest Beveragec., Beer $26,340.55; Physician'saims Company, Ambulance Billing 10.53; Postmaster, Stamps 38.00; Reliable Corporation, Librarypplies $71.36; Roy's Pronto Autorts, Repair & Maintenance, Supplies 68.54; S&S Roadrunner Sales Co.,sc $370.04; SD Retirement System,tirement Plan $3,575.50; Schwan'sme Service, Misc $248.75; Sodak

stributing Company, Liquor ,769.71; South Dakota Network, 800tabase Landline $10.97; Stan Hous-

n Equipment Company, Pool Sup-es $308.00; Sysco North Dakota,

pplies $236.22; Tri County Water,ater $8,224.80; Verizon Wireless,

mbulance & Police Cell Phones 30.41; Visa, Gasoline, Water Foun-n $272.97; Western Communica-ns, Reprogramming Radios 20.00; Missouri River Energy Serv-s, WAPA Service Chg, Memberes $20,206.36; First National Bank,thholding & SS $1,297.30; First Na-nal Bank, Withholding & SS ,980.13; Express, Intra/Inter Accesspense $1,471.55; Combined Insur-ce, Supplemenal Insurance $34.80;st National Bank, 911 Surcharge 56.25; Farmers Union Oil, Gasoline 819.68; Department of Revenue, Maltverage License Fees $750.00; De-

partment of Revenue, Drivers Licens-ing $130.00; Tyler Fisher & CarrieCollins, Mowing $745.00; CompanionLife, Dental Insurance $603.95; Well-mark BlueCross & Blue Shield, HealthInsurance $8,027.83; Void Check#54679 City of Faith $75.00.

Lightfield made a motion, secondedby Riley to approve all claims as pre-sented. All yes votes. Motion carried.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

Lightfield introduced the followingresolution and moved for its adoption:

Resolution 06-04-13-01A Resolution Passed Pur-suant to the Revised Ordi-nances Title 8 UtilitiesEstablishing Regulations, Rates,and Charges for Utility Servicesfor the City of Faith, SouthDakota:

WHEREAS, pursuant tothe Revised Ordinances, Title 8

Utilities, the Common Councilis authorized to establish regu-lations, rates, and charges for allutility services by Resolution, itis hereby

RESOLVED, that the fol-lowing rates and charges arechanging those rates containedin

RESOLUTION NO.07-17-12-03 which new rates

will be effective on July 2,

2013:Access Recovery Charge:Residential $1.00Single Line Business

$1.00Multi Line Business

$2.00Effective July 2, 2013, the

Residential and Single LineBusiness ARC will increase from$.50 to $1.00 and the Multi LineBusiness ARC will increase from$1.00 to $2.00.The (ARC) Ac-cess Recovery Charge enablesCity of Faith Municipal Tele-phone Company to recover alimited portion of revenues lostdue to FCC mandated reduc-tions in intercarrier payments.

Seconded by Hellekson.All yes votes. Motion carried.

Second Reading of

Ordinance No. 305:Berndt made a motion, seconded by

Hellekson to approve the second read-ing of Ordinance No. 305: Supplemental

Appropriation Ordinance for 2013. Rollcall vote six yes votes. Motion carried.

Ordinance No. 305SUPPLEMENTALAPPROPRIATION

ORDINANCE FOR THEFISCAL YEAR 2013. BE ITORDAINED BY THE CITY OF

FAITH, SOUTH DAKOTA:Supplemental Appropria-

tion Ordinance of the City ofFaith, South Dakota, for the fis-cal year 2013 as authorized bySDCL 9-21-7.

Be it ordained by the Cityof Faith that the following sumsare supplementally appropriatedto meet the obligations of the

municipality.General Fund

422 Fire $10,000.00Total Means of Finance: $10,000.00

First Reading of Ordinance No. 306:Eric Bogue pointed out the issues

that need to be looked at for this Ordi-nance concerning options to address forpotential problems expected from devel-opment pressure and would like to tableuntil July 2, 2013 meeting. Riley made amotion, seconded by Lightfield to tableuntil July 2, 2013 meeting. Motion car-ried.

Arrow Public Transit Bus Service:Garnet Gaaskjolen brought informa-

tion from the Arrow Public Transit Bus

Service that they would like the City topay $1,000 so that Faith residents canstill ride the bus. Meade County has notsent any funds to Arrow Public TransitBus Service at this time and the busservice is in need of funding. Currentlyyou have to meet at Meadow Corner toride the bus. Questions were asked asfar as will the bus service then comeback to Faith two days a month if the$1,000 was donated. Garnet stated wewould need to talk to the bus service our-selves. Spencer made a motion, sec-

onded by Berndt to table until furtherinformation is received. Motion carried.Girls Scouts:

Angela Ostrander and Vanessa Pul-ver on behalf of the Girls Scouts hadquestions on the park area that has beenstarted by the Horizons, City and GirlsScouts. The Girls Scouts will be lacquer-ing the table they donated, putting insome fake flowers and wanting to installa sign. They would also like to do a pic-ture with the City Council, Horizons,Girls Scouts and Modern Woodman asthey have donated trees and money tothe Girls Scouts for this area.

City/School Agreement on SafeRoom:

Discussion was held in regards to anagreement between the City and Schoolfor the Safe Room. Bogue had written upthe agreement and made note of thechanges that were discussed and the

school will take back to their meeting.Spencer made a motion, seconded byHellekson to approve the changes madepending review by Bogue and NicolePrince, State Emergency Management.

All yes votes. Motion carried.7:30 P.M. Temporary Malt Beverage

Hearing & On and Off Sale MaltBeverage License:

Faith Stock Show had submitted anapplication for a temporary malt bever-age license for August 6-11, 2013 andJune 28-30, 2013 for Lot 2 of Lot A of theFairgrounds Addition and August 7-11,2013 for Main Street, Between 1st and2nd Streets where the tent will be lo-cated.

Faith Stock Show also submitted anapplication for a special event alcohol li-cense for August 7-11, 2013 for MainStreet, Between 1st and 2nd Streetswhere the tent will be located.

Mayor Haines allowed those for oragainst to speak. Colt Haines spoke infavor of the licenses for the Stock Show.Debbie Brown, on behalf of LonnyCollins as he was not able to attend themeeting, stated since there is not a car-nival this year, he wondered if the tentcould be moved down a block. Discus-sion was held in regards to havingenough time to re-advertise if needed.Berndt made a motion, seconded by In-ghram to approve the Temporary MaltBeverage Licenses at the fairgrounds atthis time. Five - yes votes; Lightfield -no.Motion carried.Approve Temporary Liquor License:

Riley made a motion, seconded byLightfield to approve a temporary liquorlicense for the Lone Tree Bar at the Fair-grounds under the livestock building forFordyce/Humble wedding on July 27,2013. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Bud Anderson TransCanada/Keystone Pipeline:Bud Anderson and Jason Vaness

spoke about what to be aware of whenthe pipeline comes through this area.Bud stated it looks as though it wouldntget started until November if it is signedby the President. A man camp will be setup at Howes on Dean Winks propertyand will be strictly controlled. A punchcard would keep track of when theyleave or come back into the camp andother things would be tracked. Therewouldnt be much impact on the schoolas most do not bring their families. Mostof the workers would live at the camp,but some of the executive employeesmay live in Faith. Saturday nights would

be the likely day that Faith may see animpact with workers coming to town.Service stations, grocery stores etc. willsee an impact. There will be groceriesand things available at the camp. ANurse Practitioner will be there 24/7, se-curity 24/7 and a cafeteria 24/7. GlenHaines will go on a tour with MeadeCounty to a man camp and come backwith more answers of things to be pre-pared for and expect.

Hiring Extra Pool Help:Riley made a motion, seconded by

Inghram to hire the following:Lifeguards: Royce Haines $7.75BreeAnn Manca (from ticket taker to

Lifeguard) $7.75Ticket Takers: Ashton Delbridge

$7.25Five - yes votes. Berndt no. Motion

carriedCharge for Lessons and Length:Lightfield made a motion, seconded

by Inghram to charge $20 for lessons forfives days with lasting forty-five minuteseach day. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Quote for Spraying Weeds at theLake:

Holloway Spraying submitted the fol-lowing quote:

Around Durkee Lake at waters edgewith Round Up. For Canadian Thistleetc. near the lake with Milestone andother broad leaf plants north and eastside only not to exceed $500.

Jim Holloway also suggested that theold weeds be burned off and not all ofthem in one year, do little by little.

Riley made a motion, seconded byLightfield to accept the quotes and uponJustin Haines approval to have the FireDepartment burn some of the weeds atDurkee Lake. All yes votes. Motion car-ried.

Dust Control on Road County:Lightfield made a motion, seconded

by Inghram to approve the County tospray the magnesium water on thegravel road going north of Faith. All yesvotes. Motion carried.

Fireworks:Berndt made a motion, seconded by

Inghram to approve $2,700 for fireworksat the Durkee Lake. All yes votes. Motioncarried.

Year End Financials:Debbie Brown handed out the year

end financials to be discussed at thenext Council Meeting.

Computer Replacement atLone Tree Bar:

The computer at the Lone Tree Barhas been damaged, which the ComputerTechnician stated appeared to be from alightning storm. The quote for the com-puter was $700 plus around $400 forlabor and mileage. Riley made a motion,seconded by Spencer to approve thequote. All yes votes. Motion carried.

Schedule Clean Up at the Lake:Several people have approached

Barb Berndt about scheduling a workday at Durkee Lake. June 8th will be thetentative work day and then maybe acouple of week night schedules.

Job Descriptions:Riley made a motion, seconded by

Lightfield to table until the second meet-ing in June. Motion carried.

Committee and Appointments:Spencer made a motion, seconded

by Berndt to approve the following:Committees and Appointments:

2013 2014, Committee Appoint-ments, (CH) = Chairperson

Exhibit Board: Carol Pratt, AnnelleAfdahl, Reed Henschel, B.C. Lightfield,Dianne Hellekson and Arlyce Krause.

Library Board of Trustees: Wait forthe Library Meeting.

Library Advisory Board: Wait forthe Library Meeting.

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