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Volume 105 Number 51 July 5, 2012

Kadoka Nursing Home Resident of the Month

Dwight Louder was born in Pierre, SD, on May 13, 1930 to Anna and Harold Louder. He was raised with two brothers and three one being sisters, Deanna Byrd of Kadoka. Dwight attended a country school through the 8th grade and graduated from high school in Draper. He started college in Brookings, but came home to farm and ranch on the old homestead at Draper. It was said that he took flying lessons, took a solo flight, and his Dad sold the airplane, putting an end to that hobby. On June 15, 1950 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Volmer. They had six children; two girls and four boys. These siblings are scattered from Texas to Montana, with three of the boys remaining on the farm. Dwight and Dorothy have 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. In what little spare time he had away from his farming and ranching, Dwight enjoyed reading. Anything that kept him up on the latest news, he read. He especially enjoyed the Mitchell newspaper and FOX news. He simply didnt have time for other hobbies. I was good at giving orders, he said with his devilish smile, but nobody listened. In some of their travels, the couple have gone to Hawaii, Montana, Kentucky, Florida, Indiana and a few trips to Las Vegas. Oyster stew and ham sandwiches have been his favorite Christmastime food. The card game 500 was his favorite game, when he took the time to play. Dwight was a man of all business, his wife said while visiting her husband recently. He worked from daylight to dark. It was always work, work, work. She said after he suffered a stroke he came to the Kadoka Nursing Home on November 11, 2010. Dwight is a very outspoken person and he can strike up a conversation with anyone, Heidi Coller commented.

City to hear public input regarding comprehensive plan

Let your voice be heard! If you have an opinion, either for or against, the time is nearing for the City of Kadoka to hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed comprehensive plan. At the councils regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, an agenda item includes the public hearing. The meeting will be held in the city auditorium annex. At an earlier meeting on May 30, the Planning and Zoning Commission heard comments from the public. At the end of that meeting a motion carried to send the plan on to the Kadoka City Council. A copy of the proposed plan is available for public viewing at the finance office and the county library.

News Briefs
KCBA meeting, Thursday, July 5,12 noon, H&H. JC Commissioners meeting Monday, July 9, 9:00 a.m., Jackson County Courthouse. City Council Meeting Monday, July 9, 7:00 p.m., annex. Summer Reading Program will not be held on July 4th and the Jackson County Libary will be closed.

County discusses new library, will continue to offer driver license exams services
~ by Ronda Dennis ~ Jackson County held back-toback public hearings Friday night to discuss options for a new county library and the fate of continuing to offer driver license exams. With approximately 25 people in attendance Jim Stilwell said theres a couple of options: build a new structure at the existing location or purchase the FSA building. In addition to the fact the county would like to keep the library on Main Street, several of the pros and cons were also discussed. The commissioners said there could be an option to purchase land from Joe Handrahan (who did not attend the meeting) directly north of the library, demolish the current library building and build a new library. However, that would take time and there would be no property to house the library during the construction phase. They also noted that the FSA building is for sale and it already has existing offices: NRCS, JC Soil Conservation and Youth and Family Services. Employees from these offices attended the meeting, however, they could not say if they would continue to rent from the county; it was not their call. If the county purchases the FSA building and the three lots south of the building there would not be room for the CAP office. Neither of the FSA office owners, Rich Hildebrand or Jim Kujawa, were at the meeting to answer questions. The FSA owners had sounded interested in some type of land trading. Eileen Stolley gave her personal support for utilizing the FSA office and cleaning up the other lots and using the old library location for a new business. Delores Bonenberger said if the library stays on Main Street, people have offered to help with donations and fundraisers. Marlene Knutson of Central South Dakota Enhancement District said there will need to be an assessment plan to go forward with grant funding. However, the deadline is July 13 and the next deadline would not be until October 15. Funding a new library could be done through CDBG or an opt out. Commissioner Glen Bennett said, We need to know tonight if you (the people) want us to a apply for a grant or opt out. With a show of hands, everyone was supportive of applying for a grant and purchasing the FSA office. Letters of support, according to Knutson, will help with the grant application. They may be sent to the Jackson County Auditor at PO Box 280, Kadoka, SD 57543 by July 9. There were 37 people attending the public hearing for the drivers license exam issue. Mitzi Mitchell said in 2009 she issued 391 licenses and through the month of May the count is already at 305. They are offered Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The people asked that the county cross train other office people in the court house and keep the service open. The commissioners said they had never replaced anyone in the director of equalization office after Mitchell took over as register of deeds. It would be foolish to get rid of a service that brings people to town, one noted. People said, keep the service. A brief discussion was held on whether or not to have the court house offices open or closed during the lunch hour. It was decided to keep the offices closed.

Richardson fundraiser earns matching funds

Law enforcement cracking down on impaired drivers this July 4th

Richardson family receives check Don Haynes and the KAHS National Honor Scoiety presented Joyce Richardson with a check for $4,639.50 Friday afternoon at the school. Pictured back row (L-R): Kenar VanderMay, Racheal Shuck, Forrest Berry, Tia Carlson, Raven Jorgensen, Mila Pierce. Front row: Kwincy Ferguson, Reed and Joyce Richardson, Don Haynes and Kassidy Ferguson. Other NHS members not pictured: Tess Byrd, Brandon Dale, Alex Smiley, Nicole VanderMay, Katie Lensegrav, Chance Knutson and Kate Rasmussen. --photo by Ronda Dennis
Members of the Martin Modern Woodmen of America chapter and the Kadoka Area High School National Honor Society helped raise money for Joyce Richardson by having a bake sale auction. The event, held on May 15, 2012, raised $4,639.50. This includes $1,000.00 matched by Modern Woodmens home office through the organizations Matching Fund program. The money will be used for medical expenses. The Matching Fund program offers Modern Woodmen members nationwide the chance to show their support for a community cause, organizations or individuals in need by holding fundraisers. Modern Woodmen matches money raised up to $2,500. These fundraising project contribute more than $6.5 million to community needs nationwide each year. Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, chapters provide opportunities to connect through social activities and volunteer projects. For more information about the local chapter and how you can get involved, contact Don Haynes at 605-859-2278. Most Americans may not realize it, but the Fourth of July is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Thats why this Fourth of July the Jackson County Sheriffs Office is stepping up enforcement efforts as part of the ongoing Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement crackdown to catch and arrest impaired drivers who put themselves and others at risk. The Fourth of July is one of the deadliest holidays due to an increase in impaired-driving fatalities. Too many people die behind the wheel each year due to those who choose to drive after drinking, so our officers will be out in full force this Fourth of July showing zero tolerance for impaired drivers. Impaired-driving crashes killed more than 10,000 people in 2010, accounting for 31 percent of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States.Thats an average of one alcohol-impaired-driving fatality every 51 minutes. But the percentage of fatalities from impaired driving spike around the Fourth of July. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 392 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday in 2010 (6:00 p.m. July 25:59 a.m. July 6.)Of those fatalities, 39 percent were in crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. To save lives on our roadways this Fourth of July, local law enforcement will be cracking down on impaired driving through increased sobriety checkpoints, roving and saturation patrols, and other enforcement methods. Often Fourth of July celebrations start during the day, but last well into the night making the dangers from impaired drivers even higher at night. The amount of alcohol that one can consume during a day-long party or celebration can drastically impair the motor skills needed to drive safely. Add the fact that many others may be out driving impaired, and that visual skills also decrease at night, and you have a recipe for disaster. Continued on page 2

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Dennis J. Kennedy _______________

ment and Auto Company. He sold the business in 2010 and retired in Philip. Dennis developed lifelong friends in high school and college which he would travel to visit, his favorite activity. He loved his cars, clothes and interior decorating. He loved music and was a member of the Haakon County Crooners for many years. Survivors include brother, Kent (special friend Kathy) of Rapid City, sister, Judy (Paul) Goldhammer of Wall, brother, Scott (Beth) of Philip, Judys children, Heather, Shane (Val and daughter, Angela) and Kempton (daughter, Kennedy), Scotts children, Radley, Tyrel and Blayne, Kents step children, Pamela, Michele, James and Jesse. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dorothy. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 2, at the American Legion Hall in Philip. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating. Interment with military honors were held at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip. Music was provided by Marilyn Millage, pianist, and Haakon County Crooners. Ushers were Boyce Kennedy, Jack Billington, Mick Kennedy, and Tim Kennedy. Pallbearers were Shane Olney, Kempton Olney, Tyrel Kennedy, Radley Kennedy, Rich Colvin, Nick Day, Darral Brooks, and Mark Buchholz. Honorary Pallbearers were Haakon County Crooners, Kennedy Implement Employees, Dr. Coen Klopper, and Karen Snyder. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip. His online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome.com.

Dennis J. Kennedy, age 66 of Philip, South Dakota, died June 29, 2012, at the Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City. Dennis Jay Kennedy was born July 13, 1945, in Philip, South Dakota, the son of Howard and Dorothy (Aaberg) Kennedy. He grew up in Philip where he attended school through high school. He graduated from South Dakota State University in Pharmacy in 1968. Upon graduation, took a job with Walgreen Drug Stores in Phoenix, Arizona. He worked in Phoenix for approximately a year before being drafted into the US Army. After basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, he was stationed at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, during the Vietnam conflict. Upon his discharge in 1971, he went back to Phoenix to work for two more years. In 1973, he moved to Denver, Colorado, and owned a clinic pharmacy for three years. Then in 1976, due to health reasons and a job opening at the drug store in Faith, he moved back to South Dakota. In the fall of 1978, he moved back to Philip to become associated with Howard and Wayne Duck at Kennedy Imple-

Correction from Last Weeks Column As anyone who has followed the SDSU Extension Re-organization knows, the plan for the new SDSU Extension system was unveiled in April, 2011, not 2012 as stated in last weeks column. Sorry for the error. 2012 Pesticide Container Recycle Collections Pesticide container recycling collections across South Dakota will begin in the middle of July. Dates, times and locations of the collection sites can be found on the SD Dept of Ag, Agricultural Services website: http://sdda.sd.gov/Ag_Services/. Under Agronomy Services Programs, click Container Recycling & Waste Pesticide Collection Program, and scroll down to 2012 Pesticide Container Recycling Collection Schedule. Immediately below that is a link to a version of the schedule containing links to a map of each collection site. The website contains good information on pesticide container disposal and recycling, as well as information on the waste (unusable) pesticide collection program. Oil Spills and Farms: Protecting Your Business Farms now have less than one year to prepare or amend and implement their Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans. The compliance date for farms is May 10, 2013. You need an SPCC plan if: an oil spill from your farm could reach water and you store oil (diesel, gasoline, hydraulic oil, lube oil,

crop oil or vegetable oil, etc. in aboveground quantities of more than 1,320 gallons, or completely buried tanks of more than 42,000 gallons. For more information or to download an SPCC plan template, visit: http://www.epa.gov/oem/content/spcc/spcc_ag.htm. Livestock Water Testing Just to remind producers that all of Regional Extension Centers and many County Extension offices have handheld electrical conductivity meters and welcome samples. These meters provide an instant analysis of total salt content that might cause problems for livestock drinking the water, and at no cost to the producer. Rural water and pipelines have reduced the dependence on water in stock dams for many producers, but if you rely on stock dams, testing the water will help avoid performance and health problems. Elevated salt levels may suggest that producers should submit a sample to a laboratory for a more detailed analysis, which can determine the makeup of the salts, and the sulfate portion of the total salt content, which can cause specific problems such as polio. Calendar 7/10/2012: SE Research Farm Field Day, 3:30 pm, Beresford 7/11/2012: NE Research Farm Field Day, 4:00 pm, South Shore 7/26-27/2012: IPM Field School for Agronomy Professionals, SE Research Farm, Beresford 8/16/2012: Winter Wheat Meeting, 6:30 pm, Auditorium, Draper 8/21-23/2012: DakotaFest, Mitchell

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Key requirements of abortion risk disclosure legislation in effect

Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a federal District Court has issued an Order which will allow key requirements of the South Dakota Legislatures recent abortion legislation to go into effect. The legislation expands the requirement that risks of abortion be disclosed. Pursuant to the 2011 and 2012 legislation and the Order, beginning July 1, 2012, doctors who perform abortions must assess each woman for preexisting risk factors such as coercion and must advise the woman about the risk of adverse psychological outcomes. The Order lifts an injunction issued last year against provisions of the 2011 abortion statutes. The 2011 statutes were designed to ensure that a womans consent to have an abortion is voluntary, uncoerced and informed. Among other things, the 2011 law requires doctors performing abortions to first meet with the woman and assess whether she has any preexisting risk factors for adverse psychological outcomes from an abortion. The doctor must also assess whether the woman has been coerced to have an abortion. The 2011 law also imposes a three-day waiting period between the time the doctor meets with the woman and the actual procedure, and requires the woman to consult with a pregnancy help center. Planned Parenthood sued the State in federal court over the 2011 legislation, and on June 30, 2011, the court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the State from enforcing most of the provisions, pending the outcome of litigation on the merits of the case. During the 2012 session, the Legislature amended several portions of the 2011 abortion legislation. Planned Parenthood then amended its complaint, continuing its challenge against portions of the amended act regarding the pregnancy help centers and the 3-day delay, and dropping its challenge to the amended provisions regarding coercion and risk-factor assessment. As a result, the parties to the litigation stipulated to an Order that the coercion and risk-factor assessment provisions will go into effect on July 1. The remaining challenged provisionsthe requirement for involvement of the pregnancy help centers and the 3day delaywill continue to be enjoined pending the outcome of discovery, briefing and argument before the District Court.

Guest speaker Dont drink at Kadoka, and drive Belvidere Continued from page 1 Impaired driving fatalities spike during nighttime hours. The proporchurches tion of alcohol impairment among
Dr. C. Richard Wells, founding president of John Witherspoon College in Rapid City, will be the guest speaker at the Belvidere Community Church at 9:30 a.m. and the Kadoka Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 8. John Witherspoon College is a newly accredited liberal art Christian college that will officially open its doors this Fall in Rapid City. There will be opportunities for distance students to drive to Rapid City and take all their classes together. Dr. Wells has been a pastor and educator for more than 35 years. He is a frequent speaker in churches, conferences and other events throughout the United States and overseas. He and his wife, Carol, have three adult children and five grandchildren. The public is encouraged to come listen to Richard Wells and to hear about the important new opportunities for Christian education that will be available this Fall.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Kadoka Horizons Mission Statement is that the Kadoka Horizons community strategic planning team will stay active through the implementation of their strategic plan by committing to cooperative action within the community. We will be respectful and inclusive of diverse opinions that lead to positive changes and community-wide improvements. To achieve our goals, we will utilize the skills and talents of all residents to reduce poverty and improve quality of life. Our vision for Kadoka is to be a clean, well maintained, diverse and family friendly community that supports rural life. We will progressively promote adult education, activities for all ages and bringing the youth back to raise the next generation. We strive to promote existing business and community cooperation. By promoting existing businesses, striving to be an entrepreneurial community and improving wages our citizens will have a better quality of life. Our original goals are affordable, quality housing, communication and volunteerism, economic and business development, and promoting our community. Kadoka Horizons is NOT affiliated with the zoning project in Kadoka. Respectfully submitted, Kadoka Horizons members /s/ Belinda Mitchell, /s/ Jackie Stilwell, /s/ Robyn Jones

Read 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Spiritual discernment is a supernatural ability, which requires supernatural power. In our human The Power Source for Discernment strength, we can rely only on what we see, hear, feel, and know in order to make decisions and evaluate circumstances and relationships. But when the Holy Spirit comes to live within us, He opens up an entirely new dimension of understanding. He shows us things we could never figure out by ourselves. Although the Bible is the basis for spiritual discernment, without the interpreting power of the Spirit, reading it would be strictly an academic endeavor. But the Spirit takes the words and brings them to life in the hearts of those who have trusted Christ as their Savior. He knows precisely how to apply God's Word to our exact need at just the right moment. Haven't you found this to be true? You've read a passage many times, but just when you need a particular message, that familiar verse jumps off the page right into your heart. That's the work of the Spirit. He is the only one who knows the thoughts of the Father, and His job is to open our minds to understand "the things freely given to us by God" (v. 12). The Lord isn't trying to hide His thoughts from us; rather, He wants us to know how He thinks so that we can proceed wisely. So what should we do if we're struggling to understand Scripture? First of all, the Lord wants us to seek Him and ask for wisdom to comprehend. This requires time and energy invested in Bible study and prayer. Second, the more yielded we are to the Spirit, the more we'll be able to hear His voice.

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drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2010 was almost five times higher at night (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) than during the day (6 a.m. to 5:59 p.m.) for the July 4th 2010 holiday period (6:00 p.m. July 2 - 5:59 a.m. July 6.) In fact, more than 80 percent of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities took place at nighttime (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) What is even more tragic about the statistics is we see a high number of fatalities among 18- to 34year-olds. Forty-six percent of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities during the 2010 Fourth of July holiday period were within this age group. These are people who have their whole life ahead of them, but in one instant, one act of irresponsibility, they can lose it all. There is simply too much at stake to ever drive impaired. There are numerous consequences as a result of being caught driving impaired, such as the risk of killing or harming others, jail time, insurance hikes, potential loss of drivers license, just to name a few. Those who try to drink and drive this Fourth of July should be forewarned. We will be out in force looking for impaired drivers, and we will catch and arrest you. No warnings. No excuses. If you drive impaired, you will be arrested. The Jackson County Sheriffs Office recommends these simple tips for a safe Fourth of July: Plan a safe way home before the fun begins; Before drinking, designate a sober driver; If youre impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation; If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, dont hesitate to call 911 and report it to your local Law Enforcement; And remember, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely. --Sheriff Raymond Clements, Jr. Jackson County Sheriff

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Ann Schwader, Nutrition Field Specialist

Healthy Cooking Techniques Cooking healthy doesnt mean that you have to go to culinary school or purchase expensive cookware. Eating healthy is about preparation, seasonings, and choices of foods you eat. Good health depends on good nutrition. Go to http://www.choosemyplate.gov/supertracker-tools/supertracker.html for help with planning, analyzing, and tracking diet and physical activity. In addition, you can often make better choices about what and how much you eat by preparing and cooking food yourself. The food preparation methods you choose for cooking foods can have a big effect on their nutrient content. Cooking methods that minimize the amount of water, time and temperature needed, will help to preserve nutrients. Use any leftover cooking water for making sauces or soups. Reduce cooking time by covering your pot to hold in steam and heat. Steaming is a good example of a cooking method that cooks vegetables quickly and retains nutrients. Steamed vegetables will retain more flavors and wont need any salt. To lower sodium intake, avoid using prepackaged seasoning mixes. Instead add fresh or dried

herbs such as thyme and rosemary for pungent flavor or dry mustard for a zesty flavor. At the last moment before serving, try sprinkling citrus juice as a flavor enhancer on fruits or vinegar on vegetables. In a wok, quickly cook small pieces of vegetables, poultry or seafood in vegetable stock or a small amount of oil to stir fry foods. Soy sauce and Teriyaki seasonings should be avoided because of their high sodium content. Baking and roasting are two healthy ways you can prepare meats and fish. When roasting, use a rack in the pan so the food doesnt sit in its own fat drippings. Use fat-free liquids like lemon juice or tomato juice to baste. Bake poultry, lean meat or fish in a covered dish with a little extra liquid. Grilling is another way to cook your favorite lean meats or vegetables in a healthy way. Place the food on a grill rack over an open flame. Use a long-handled grill basket for grilling smaller items. Healthy decisions start at home. Make better food choices by planning ahead. By getting children involved in meal planning and healthy cooking it will be easier to make healthy changes.

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Meals for the Elderly

Monday, July 9 Salmon loaf, creamed potatoes and peas, carrot raisin salad, blueberry muffin and mixed fruit. Tuesday, July 10 Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, bread and cherry crisp. Wednesday, July 11 Hungarian goulash, creamed corn, french bread and mandarin oranges. Thursday, July 12 Oven crisp chicken, potato salad, mixed vegetables, dinner roll and pears. Friday, July 13 Chef salad with meat and cheese, bread sticks, peaches and cookie.

Church Calendar
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Kadoka 837-2390 Pastor Art Weitschat Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. LUTHERAN PARISH - ELCA OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN Long Valley Pastor Frezil Westerlund Sunday Services: 5:00 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Kadoka Pastor Gary McCubbin 837-2233 Worship Services: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: Sr. Adults - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: All Ages - 9:45 a.m., Sept. - May Release Time: 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Sept. - May

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Interior 859-2310 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. BELVIDERE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Gary McCubbin 344-2233 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sept. - May OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Bryan Sorensen Kadoka 837-2219 Mass: Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Confession After Mass INTERIOR COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Church: 10:30 a.m. EAGLE NEST LIFE CENTER Gus Craven Wanblee 462-6002 Sunday Church: 11:00 a.m.

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4th since that is a busy day for law enforcement. He had earlier in the week off, however, so Kenny and Roxie were planning to go up on Sunday and stay through the 4th. Bunny Green was visited last weekend by Jerry Konechne of Kimball who was in town for the school reunion. He and Bunnys son, Gary, were always good friends. During the week, Wally Wells brought Bunnys mail several times. One day, Delores Bonenberger and her sister, Gladys Hix, stopped in to visit for a couple of hours. Delores and Gladys were cousins of Virgil Green. Bunny said her granddaughter, Ruth Ann, had recently moved from a trailer park in Ft. Pierre that had a lot of trouble with flooding from nearby hills and, last year, the river. Ruth Ann and family have moved to higher ground which Bunny said is quite a relief. Howie Ireland enjoyed the school reunion in Belvidere last weekend. His whole class of three members attended to celebrate their 50th anniversary of graduation. Cathy Ireland, however, was not a Belvidere graduate. She graduated from Hot Springs. Cathy said her garden is doing okay if she can keep the grasshoppers in check. In the front of the house, the rhubarb has been eaten down to just the stalks. Rhubarb leaves are supposed to be poisonous, but grasshoppers seem to thrive on them. As of June 30th, Jo Rodgers is officially the postmaster at Murdo. She previously was the postmaster at Midland. This week, though, she worked at Presho and Wall more than at Murdo. The Murdo Post Office will entail considerably more responsibility than Midland did but probably wont pay a lot more. Jo likes the work at Murdo. Son Jory continues to play baseball this summer. He has been so busy with that and other things that he has not had much time to spend at the ranch with his grandma, Carolyn Manke, lately. Delores Bonenberger and her sister, Gladys Hix, of Colorado, have kept busy as they usually do when Gladys comes to visit. They naturally took in the school reunion at Belvidere last weekend. Saturday evening, they had supper at Ruby and Lenny Sanftners in Kadoka. They also traveled to Rapid City and Hot Springs. On Sunday, they were in Wall for a family reunion of the Hix family. The daughter of the late Bud Hix was there from Chamberlain as was a grandchild from New Underwood. Gladys will be returning home this coming week. Delores will take her back with the help of her granddaughter, Alisha, and Alishas daughter, Joslin, of Mitchell. Alisha works for social services and the placing of foster children.

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Lookin Around
by Syd Iwan

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Marjorie Anne Letellier 462-6228 He who loves not his country, can love nothing. Byron Last Sunday, Stan Allard of Rapid City came down and got his mother, Maxine, and she visited in their home. On Tuesday morning, Maxines daughter, Sharon, came and they went to her eye appointment. Sharon enjoyed the company of her mother for the rest of the week until Friday when they headed back to Norris. While in the Rapid City area Maxine enjoyed visits with her friends, Scott and Louise Walkinshaw, Gary and Artie Richards, and her grandniece, Tracy. On the way home, Sharon and Maxine stopped to visit and delivered Maxines most recent book to Twila Trask in Wall and Florence Hogen in Kadoka. The Jason Burmas went back to Sunshine Bible Academy on Sunday. Monday JaLynn traveled to Vermillion for a couple days of summer classes and Jason and family spent the time with the grandparents at Platte. The Burmas all returned home to Norris late Tuesday evening. Monday, Jessie Ring took her daughter, Stephanie, and granddaughter, Memphis, and Journie Clairmont and Deana Dubray to Victory Center Bible Camp near Ft. Pierre. Grandma June Ring baby sat some of the kids at home while she was gone. Randy Elmer and Bernie Garza of Waterloo, IA, were hunting prairie dogs in this area this week. It was the first time they ever called it prairie dog hunting. Scott Kaltenbach has been busy fixing windmills and getting wells going in this area. Monday he was at Tafts and Wednesday he was at the James Letelliers. A large crowd of friends and neighbors helped Evan and Dorothy Bligh brand on Monday. They were also treated to a delicious lunch, of course. That evening after helping with the branding Samantha Taft headed back to Yankton. Sue Larson of Rapid City and Julie Letellier of Kilgore visited in the James Letellier and Jason Burma homes on Tuesday. Thursday, JaLynn Burma and Jakki and Marjorie Letellier spent a ladies day out in Kadoka. Jakki beat the heat by enjoying a swim at the pool with her little friends. Janice Ring visited June for a bit on Friday. That evening June and twins were invited to the home of Maxine Allard and enjoyed supper there, as Sharon and Maxine had just gotten home. We were treated to little league baseball game Friday night at Norris. Blackpipe hosted the Kyle Mustangs. Blackpipe came out the victors in the 5-4 game. Members of the Blackpipe team are: Jaden Eagle Bear, Brianne Charging Hawk, Jr. Charging Hawk, Tahj White Hat, Eustace Hart, Tavern and Tahner Hart, La Traca White Hat, Beaver Burma, Jade Burma and Josh Morrison. Richard Charging Hawk is the coach. It was a fun finish to a very hot day. Robert, Sharon and Deb Ring went to a Ring family reunion in Platte. They enjoyed seeing Erna Totton and Linda Totton there from Pierre, too. Friday the Tafts kept appointments in Martin and visited with Susans parents, the Alvin Simmons. Evan and Dorothy Bligh traveled to the Dale and Ruth Paulson home in Wessington and helped Marjorie Bligh celebrate her 91st birthday on Saturday. The Joe and Tera Lopez and family were also there. Here is wishing a belated happy birthday to a very special lady. Hope your day was as special as you are, Marjorie! The Jason Burma family joined others at the campout over the weekend at the Bauman cabin in the badlands hosted by Daniel and Tresa Paul and family. Those attending were: the Gary Wilken family of Bison, Chet Anderson family of Lemmon, the Paul Beckwith family of Pierre, the Jason Watson family of Sunshine Bible Academy, Miller, SD, and Judy Manna of Ukraine and daughters. Saturday, Ken Koistenen of Pierre came and fixed Maxine Allards storm door and put a hand railing on her front porch. It was a very kind deed for a very kind lady. Boyd and Pat Porch came down from Kadoka on Sunday evening with supper for the crowd at the Harry and Jeanne Merchen home. Guests at the Merchens included: Darrel and Lynnette Batie of Rapid City, Dan and Gigi Batie and

Third Times a Charm

The third times a charm, or at least that was the case with my new arch supports. I needed them since, in the house, I like to slop around in moccasins which have no support of anything whatsoever, and I was experiencing heel pain on my right foot. Anyway, after bringing the supports home from the store, I slipped them into my moccasins with the pretty side up to give them a try. They werent very comfortable, but I persevered and wore them most of one night while I was up with son Chance. Later about dawn and before discarding the plastic bubble the things came in, I read the directions. In tiny print it mentioned that the supports should be inserted with the makers-logo side down. That wasnt the way I had them. I flipped them over and found they were better that way for sure. When wife Corinne woke up a bit later, I confessed to my mistake and took the supports out of my moccasins to show her. Then I noticed that, on the bottoms, they were marked left and right. Good grief! I didnt have them that way. As I result, I switched them once again and found them to be considerably more comfortable. Since then and over the last week, my heel pain has gradually decreased which is a good thing. As you can see, like many men, I often dont bother to read the instructions unless all else fails. Also like many men, I dont immediately rush to visit the doctor except when there is no alternative. Sure, my heel has been hurting somewhat since mid-May when I was on my feet a lot getting ready for our branding. I was just in hopes it would get better on its own which it didnt appear to be in a hurry to do. Meanwhile, I cast around for possible causes. Ive heard of bone spurs but didnt know much about them. Gout bothers some people, but that didnt seem to fit either. Other people have trouble with their Achilles tendon which is by the heel, but the misery seemed lower in the foot than that. In pondering all these things, I even considered fatal incurable diseases which I didnt really think were very likely, but, if one of those was at fault, there wasnt much to be done about it anyway and I didnt want to know about it. Oddly enough, the heel pain was the absolute worst on first getting up from sleep. It really hurt on those first few steps whereas most things improve with rest. Corinne saw me limping about one day after waking and asked what was going on. I told her the details which sent her to the computer looking for information. Before long, she came across something called plantar fasciitis which pretty much fit the symptoms as far as location and especially about being the worst on first getting up. It is an inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. It is one of the most common causes of heel pain according to the Mayo Clinic. It is most seen in runners which I am not, but also afflicts those who wear shoes without adequate support which I am. High arches dont help either, and I inherited that condition from my mother although mine arent quite as high as hers. Recommended treatments include arch supports, staying off your feet more than usual, applying ice packs occasionally, and doing some stretching exercises. In casually mentioning my heel problem to our doctor one day when consulting him about son Chance, he told me what exercises to do and that the medicine Aleve would help if needed. I havent taken any medicines, but I have been doing the stretching stuff. Improvement has been noted. Im a fan of arch supports and foot-stretching techniques. Dr. K also said that, if the simple things dont work, I should come back to him and hed give me a shot of steroids in the foot. He said the shots were fairly painful, but they helped quite a bit. Guess who wont be going back to the doctor for a shot in the heel unless it turns out to be completely necessary. As a result of all this, I have, of course, decided to read all instructions to begin with and also to consult my doctor on a regular basis. Yeah, right. Youve got to be kidding. Not going to happen. Next youll be wanting me to stop and ask for directions when Im trying to get somewhere.

grandsons, Ryan and Dylon ,of Coalstrip, MT, Tim and Tammy Merchen and Ty of Kadoka and Harrys brothers, Mark and Widd Merchen. Dan and Gigi came down to help with the harvest. Wheat harvest is in full swing at their house. Jeanne is enjoying Gigis help in the kitchen, too. Jeanne is recovering nicely from her recent surgery. We are glad to have them home again. Kalla Sybesma of Platte was a weekend guests of Andee Beckwith at the James Letelliers. The gals spent some of the time at the Bauman cabin. Susan Taft and Morgan enjoyed the movie in Philip on Sunday. Sunday evening guests at the James Letelliers were: the Jason Burma family, Paul and LuAnne Beckwith and family of Pierre and Judy Weiss Manna from the Ukraine. Judy is a good friend of LuAnnes and she had not been back to Norris, since they left for the Ukraine 12 years ago. Later that evening, Tim and Tammy Merchen and Ty delivered an airconditioner to the Letelliers so we are thoroughly enjoying cooler temperatures inside at least. I was in Kadoka earlier in the week and must have looked melted down because Tammy quickly offered an air conditioner. Boy, is it a life saver. Saturday evening, Sharon Ring, Edna Kary and Rebekkah, Susan and Morgan Taft, June Ring and the twins, and Pastor Denke all enjoyed the fireworks display at the Bruce Ring home. Sunday morning after church June Ring, accompanied by Kenda Huber, took Junes grandson, Michael, to the airport in Rapid City. Michael boarded the plane for Dallas/Ft. Worth to keep his doctor appointment. Michael broke his arm quite severely earlier in the summer. Remember to stop by at the Norris Township Hall on Sunday afternoon and wish Congratulations to Robert and Sharon Ring on their golden anniversary. They are a very special couple in our community and after all they have spent all their married lives here and hope they spend many more. Have a fun and safe fourth of July!

State Fair Beef Cook-Off, entries due Wed., Aug. 1

South Dakota is known for its good cooks and great beefand the 2012 South Dakota State Fair Beef Cook-Off is the opportunity to put a spotlight on the states accomplished home cooks and great-tasting, nutritious beef in a friendly, fun annual event. If youre one of our states good amateur cooks armed with a great beef recipe, its time to enter the State Fair Beef Cook-Off, says Karla Pazour, chair of the event. Wed love anyone who enjoys cooking to participate, says Pazour. The State Fair is a true South Dakota affair with competition in everything from horticulture to livestock breeds. The Beef CookOff is one more friendly competition featuring grills, skillets and beef. Entries and recipes are due August 1, 2012 for the State Fair Beef Cook-Off to be held Saturday, September 1 at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. The contest is open to non-professional South Dakota residents in either the youth division (10-18 years) or adult division (19 and older). Beef recipes submitted must feature a main meal entre appropriate for entertaining or special occasion meals. Judging is based on taste, appearance, originality, nutrition and ease of preparation. The winner of the youth division will receive a $250 cash prize, while the adult division winner will take home $500 in cash. Thanks to the Beef Check-off dollar, there will be $1,500 in cash prizes awarded. Pazour says, Many people have fond memories of their favorite meals on vacation or at trend-setting restaurants. This year's cooking theme DESTINATION: DINNER challenges the cook to replicate recipes that are representative of specific locationsthink Bourbon Street Steak, Lone Star Salad, Beef Burgundy, KoreanStyle Ribs, explains Pazour. Beef's versatility makes it a natural for various ethnic creations. She says, Sometimes you can escape from life's ordinary by simply creating an extraordinary beef meal! Individuals selected to compete will actually prepare their beef entre in a public area during the Beef Cook-Off, allowing participants to interact with state fair attendees. Judges are kept in a secluded location and recipes are judged completely on the finished product, not on cooking procedures. Hosted by the South Dakota CattleWomen and funded by the SD Beef Industry Council through the Beef Check-off, the State Fair Beef Cook-Off is an excellent way, says Pazour, to educate consumers on the 29 lean cuts of beef along with beef s versatility, ease of preparation and excellent taste. For more information and to print an entry form for the State Fair Beef Cook-Off, go to www.sdbeef.org or www.sdstatefair.com. Entry forms and recipes must be submitted by August 1 on the www.sdbeef.org website or to Karla Pazour, SD Beef Cook-Off, 25725 350th Ave., Pukwana, SD 57370. Finalists will be selected and notified by August 17. Any additional questions about the contest can be directed to Pazour at (605) 894-4490.

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Nicci DeVries spent part of Sunday helping to set up a fireworks booth at Kadoka. It is a fundraiser of sorts for the AAU wrestling club, and is located across the street from Discount Fuel in a trailer by what used to be the Sidekicks Restaurant and Texaco station. It was rather a warm day for such activities, but the job got done. The Lions Club used to sell fireworks in town, but they have retired from that activity so the wrestling club took it up. The DeVries boys were left at home to mow the yard and such, and Mark DeVries was reclaiming his tractor which had broken down and was being repaired. The tractor is needed for haying this coming week. After the 4th, the DeVries family hopes to attend a family reunion at Ft. Robinson in Nebraska. This is a Rickenbach reunion, which is Velma DeVries family, and often attracts close to a hundred people. Nicci was hoping for cool weather since there is no air conditioning at Ft. Robinson although there is a swimming pool. Jim and Tim DeVries left Wednesday for their home in Kansas but are expected back later in the summer. Larry, Jo, and Jenny Johnston attended a Svenson family reunion in Spearfish this weekend. Since son, David Neisner, was here from his home in Freemont, Ohio, he went along. This reunion is held every other year or so. Jos mom was expected to be there as were all four of Jos sisters. Marie Addison attended the regular Wednesday meeting of her quilting group in Kadoka last week. The group makes quilts for the childrens home in Rockerville. Afterwards, Marie stopped at the Kadoka Nursing Home and had a good visit with Kate DeVries. On the way back to Murdo and to make it a full day, she stopped to see her grandson, John Addison, and family northeast of Belvidere. On Sunday, Marie came to church in Belvidere per usual. Grace McKillip came with her from Murdo as she often does. Grace is from this area originally since she is a sister to Vernie Sampson, Blanche Dolezal and Dorothy Blom. Joy Dolezal recently spent a week near Deadwood with her dad, Jim Ramey. He is normally helped some by Joys sister, Jane, but Jane had to be away since her husband was having neck surgery. Grandkids Joanna and Dale Nemec came to help her out. Jim lives at such a high elevation in the Hills that it is usually quite cool. While Joy was there, however, the thermometer read 100 degrees one day. Joy does not work at 1880 Town all that much during the summer when the snowbirds are working there, but she did help early in the season and will probably go back this fall. She does go out and do odd jobs from time to time and when someone else cant be there. Grady Davis spent last week attending Victory Center Bible Camp near Ft. Pierre. The week before that, his brothers, Garrett and Gage, attended that camp. While his brothers were at camp, Grady spent time cowboying with his grandpa, Bob Fortune. This weekend, Francie, Chad and boys took care of their young cousin, Jaden, whose mom, Kathleen Nelson, of Philip had other things to do. Last week, Kenny, Roxie and Wade Fox sold some cattle at Ft. Pierre. This mostly consisted of dry cows, etc. While there, they got Kenny some new fishing equipment. That will be needed this week for a trip to visit Shawn and Jodi Fox at Mobridge which is next to the Missouri. Shawn is a policeman there and will be busy on the

Gant approves HB 1234 petitions

On Monday, July 2, Secretary of State Jason Gant announced that the petitions submitted for the referral of House Bill 1234 passed the signature certification process. The measure, an act to provide incentives to teach in critical need areas, to provide for rewards for the best teachers and those teaching in math and science subject areas, to revise certain provisions regarding evaluation of teachers, to create a system for evaluating principals, to distinguish between tenured and nontenured teachers, to revise certain provisions regarding the employment of teachers, and to repeal provisions regarding the teacher compensation assistance program, was signed by the Governor in March, and was submitted for the ballot by officials of the South Dakota Education Association. Petition circulators submitted approximately 30,096 signatures to refer the measure to a vote. According to State law and administrative rule, we drew a random sample of 1,505 signature lines to check for validation, which comprised the required audit of 5% of the signatures, Gant said. From our sample of 1,505 signatures, we validated 1,289 and invalidated 216 for various reasons, including lack of voter registration, as well as other errors such as blank lines, printing the name and an improper signature date. Invalid signatures comprised 14.35% of the total signatures sampled, and under state law, the number of valid signatures sampled was sufficient for the measure to pass validation for the ballot, Gant said. If we extrapolate the valid signatures, as per South Dakota Law, they were considered to have 25,777, significantly greater than the 15,855 needed. According to state law, a referral measure or an initiative petition shall be signed by at least five percent of the total votes cast for Governor in the last gubernatorial election (15,855), and a constitutional amendment requires a petition signed by at least ten percent of the total votes cast for Governor in the last gubernatorial election (31,709). Gant noted, The 14.35% invalidation rate was among the lowest of any ballot measure proposed for the November 2012 ballot. Recent measures submitted for the ballot included the one cent sales tax measure which had an 18.66% invalidation rate, and last years House Bill 1230 measure, which had a 19.74% invalidation rate. The referral of House Bill 1234 will be found on the ballot as Referred Law 16, and joins Referred Law 14, Initiated Measure 15, and Constitutional Amendments M, N, O, and P. For more information on this elections ballot measures, visit the Secretary of States website at sdsos.gov.

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STATE BIRTH RECORDS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS

Certified copies of birth records from across the state are available in Jackson County, according to Mitzi Mitchell, Register of Deeds. The office has access to computerized birth records statewide and can issue a certified copy of any South Dakota birth. In the past, birth records were only available from the county where the birth occurred or from the South Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records Program. Birth records are available from 1905 on. As earlier years are entered in the computerized system, records from those years will also become available. The cost for a certified copy of a birth record is $15.00 as of July 1, 2012.

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School board offers contracts, approves 10-point grading scale
~ by Robyn Jones ~ The Kadoka Area School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. to close out the end of the fiscal year. Board member Ross Block was absent. A motion carried to approve the agenda and the bills as presented for the end of the fiscal year. Superintendent Jamie Hermann gave an update on the Great Hall project, stating that the repairs are progressing according to the schedule. The color and texture of the stucco has been chosen and application should begin in approximately two weeks. Work on the interior portion of the building will also begin soon. Hermann also gave an update on the buildings and grounds committee meetings. Needs of the school are being assessed in regarding to building space. It has been determined that in order to better serve the students, additional space is needed. Following discussion, a resolution was passed to support an upcoming building project within the Kadoka School District. The building type and use have not been determined, but planning has begun. Student handbooks were presented for the second reading. A few changes were discussed including the changes made to the grading scale which will now reflect a ten point scale; A: 100-90%; B: 8980; C: 79-70; D: 69-60; F: below 60. The board entered into executive session at 7:42 p.m. and returned to open session at 8:27 p.m. Teaching contracts were offered to Misty Hamar and Mia Whirlwind Horse and the elementary counselor position to Kristi Stone. Extra curricular contracts were offered to Jody Sudbeck for assistant high school football coach, Dylan Moro for junior high football coach, Nicci DeVries and Sonya Addison as co-cheerleading coaches, Keena Moro as junior high girls basketball coach, Dylan Moro as junior high boys basketball coach and Annette VanderMay as high school girls basketball assistant coach. In other action, the board: approved contingency transfers in the amount of $24,100.00; approved a transfer from the Impact Aid fund to the Capitol Outlay fund in the amount of $125,000.00; adopted and renew health insurance for the 2012-2013 school term; cast a vote for Jason Uttermark for the SD High School Activities Association; establish a T&A account for the Southern Plains Tournament; presented the technology use policies and procedures for first reading; reviewed the budget for the fiscal year 2012-2013.

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Mitch Moor was home for the reunion weekend to visit his parents, Marv and Deb Moor. Matthew Moor came home from Cedar Rapids, IA, and accompanied Deb to her father's Kosters/Raba family reunion in Selby. This will be the last gathering for their large extended family. Deb's sister, Dianne, husband, Jim, son, Michael, and daughter, Julie Sorem, from Dallas, TX, stayed overnight Monday at Kadoka. They were on their way to Rapid City to visit their other sister, Donna Needham, before returning home. Elaine (Stratton) Staben and daughters, Carol and Rhonda, of Bozeman, MT, visited at the home of her other daughter, Joan Enders, over the weekend. All went to Milesville on Friday to attend a Staben family reunion. Bruce and Lila Whidby celebrated their 50th anniversary last week. They spent a few days in Hot Springs and other parts of the Black Hills and on Sunday their four children hosted a party in the Kadoka City Park. Many family members attended including her two sisters, Lois Lurz and daughter of Hot Springs and Lola and Ron Hulce of Philip, and her aunt, Wanda Swan of Kadoka. The weather was hot but all enjoyed the occasion. Lester and Becky Terkildsen lost their log cabin near Roundup, MT, to a forest fire last week. He was contacted on Tuesday and on Friday was able to visit the site. He called his parents, Tom and Tootie Terkildsen, to tell of the loss. He was saddened to lose all his rodeo trophys, saddles and especially his grandfathers saddle. Tootie also said that her brother, Bob Stephenson, who lives in Wyoming, said there are at least 14 forest fires burning in Wyoming at this time. South Dakota is also fighting three major fires in and around the Black Hills. The Colorado forest fires are especially bad with so many homes lost. My sister, June Starkjohann, who with her husband, Floyd, lives in Windsor, CO, said that they have not even be able to be outside because of all the smoke in the area. Wheat harvest is in full swing in this area. Lots of combines are seen every day in and around Kadoka. It is hot and dry here too, although several storms pass through occasionally. Philip did get about an inch of rain Saturday night with awful wind and some hail. Jerri Sandoval, her husband and children, arrived in Kadoka last week to visit at the home of her mom and husband, Terri and Lloyd Johnston. Jerris husband returned to their home in Downer Grove, IL, on Monday, but she and the children will be visiting here for the next couple of weeks. Sympathy is extended to the family of Dennis Kennedy of Philip who passed away Friday. His funeral service was held in Philip on Tuesday. He is the brother of Judy (Olney) Goldhammer of Wall. Butch Struble and son, Keegan, of Lead were in Kadoka one night last week visiting his parents, Les and Muree Struble. They were on their way to Rochester, MN, where Butch had a checkup scheduled. His brain tumor has not grown and he is feeling pretty good, according to Muree. They returned on Wednesday and stopped to report on his progress before going on home to Lead. Less brother, Del Struble, of Belle Fourche is currently in the Rapid City Regional Hospital fighting cancer. His condition is not good. Wednesday of last week Sydne Lenox met Ella Rock, Pam and Cliff Fairchild of Sturgis, and Sharon Vaughan in Deadwood for breakfast. Sharon was to leave for her home in Newport, NC, on July 2 but planned to spend a couple days with the Fairchilds before she left. Whitney Antonsen and Skyler Patterson were married Saturday, June 30, in Kadoka. A large crowd of relatives and friends were on hand to witness their wedding and reception/dance and wish the couple many happy years of married life. Greg and Lisa Uhlir of Sioux Falls arrived in Kadoka on Thursday and spent a few days with his parents, Vernon and Hellen Uhlir, and visited other relatives and friends. They had been to the Black Hills and spent some time with her sister, Charlene Sieler, and had been at the activities of the Miss South Dakota pageant. They returned to their home on Saturday. Jeff Willert was scheduled to participate in several rodeos last week, but the site of the prorodeo.com was shut down for awhile, so there were no scores available. According to the daily paper, he was to ride in Belle Fourche on Monday; then on to Cody, WY, July 3 and to St. Paul, OR, July 4. Jamie Willert participated in the ranch rodeo in Belle Fourche over the weekend. Because of the early news deadline this week, scores will be in next weeks paper.

Class of 1952 Emil Williams (L), Clara Belle (Wilson) Weller, and

Bob Enders enjoyed getting together to celebrate their 60th reunion. --courtesy photo

Changes to open meetings laws take effect July 1

Two changes to South Dakota's open meetings laws will clarify when public meeting agendas are posted and how the public can participate in certain public meetings conducted by teleconference. The changes are among many new laws approved by the Legislature last winter that take effect July 1. Public boards that are subject to the state's open meetings law will now need to make sure their meeting agenda is posted in a place accessible to the public for at least a full 24 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda also must be posted to the public board's website if the board has an online site. The new law stems from complaints taken up by the state's Open Meetings Commission. People who had filed complaints with the OMC argued the old law did not fully explain how far in advance of a public meeting an agenda notice needed to be posted. Some argued they could not get sufficient advance notice of a public meeting because the agenda had been posted in a public building lobby not accessible other than during normal business hours. Rep. Burt Tulson of Lake Norden represents a legislative district where one of the agenda-posting complaints brought before the OMC originated. Residents in the Willow Lake School District filed a complaint regarding the posting of an agenda for a school board meeting. "I think it's important that the public can see the meeting agenda, especially when offices are closed," Tulson said. "I think this law strikes a good balance. Many (public boards) were posting agendas already." Sen. Ried Holien of Watertown also was one of key sponsors of the new law. "This law was necessary to protect public oversight of government," Holien said. "This law strengthens the people's right to know and to offer input. Without ongoing vigilance, like the kind this law provides, any level of government could begin to, whether on purpose or by accident, operate in secret." Holien agreed that the new law should not be too burdensome for public boards. "This was a concern of mine when drafting this legislation," Holien said. "While we wanted to protect the public's right to know, we also did not want to make government less responsive or more bureaucratic. Therefore, we made compliance as easy and flexible as possible. I do not see any difficulty in complying with this law." A second change to the open meetings laws requires public boards conducting meetings by teleconference to allow the public to listen by phone or the Internet in certain circumstances. If less than a quorum of a public board is present at its designated meeting location, then arrangements must be made for the public to listen by telephone or the Internet from anywhere. Under the old law, the public would need to go to the public board's main office if it wanted to participate in the board's teleconference meeting. Sen. Al Novstrup of Aberdeen sponsored the teleconference legislation. A frequent critic of the administration of the James River Water District, Novstrup said he became increasingly frustrated when he would have to drive from his home in Aberdeen to the district's office in Huron if he wanted to listen to a district board's teleconference meeting. "It wasn't that the meeting wasn't open, it wasn't available at a price you could afford," Novstrup said, citing instances where members of the public may drive 200 miles in order to listen to a public meeting that may last only 10 minutes. Novstrup said the change will affect state boards and commissions more than local government boards. State boards are more frequent users of teleconference meetings, often because the board members are from various locations across the state. By SDNA News Service

College News
A total of 324 students at Mitchell Technical Institute have been placed on the Fall Semester 2011 President's List, according to MTI President Greg Von Wald. Fulltime students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher receive this honor. Included on the Spring 2012 Presidents List are: Orin VanderMay, Heating & Cooling Technology, Long Valley Trey Osburn, Telecommunications, Columbus, MT

Four generations Pictured (L) Lucas Mayfield (father) holding

his daughter, Raegan Lynn Mayfield, Marcia Morrison (grandmother) and Bob McCormick (great-grandfather). -- courtesy photo

Society for Range Management tour

Last fall at the Society for Range Management annual meeting a local Jones County producer was recognized for their outstanding conservation efforts. Valburg Limited Partnership was presented with the Area III Excellence in Range Management award. The nomination for this award was submitted by the Jones County Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office and is awarded to producers that show outstanding conservation efforts. On July 26, 2012 the Valburgs will host a tour of their place to visit and show attendees the conservation practices they have implemented and the benefits they have seen. Jim Faulstich, Vice Chairman of the SD Grassland Coalition, will speak on his mineral program and winter grazing practices he follows on his place. The day will begin with registration at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude about 2:00 pm. The public is welcome to attend and a meal will be served at noon. This award is given to each of the four designated geographic areas of the state. Area III covers a sixteen county region of central South Dakota that runs from the North Dakota boarder to the Nebraska border. The nomination for this award is judged in four different areas: Community Involvement, Land Management, Livestock Management and Innovative Practices. Implementing conservations practices just doesnt happen overnight it evolves with time. Conservation practices on the Valburg ranch began over forty years ago in 1966 when William (BJ) working with the Jones County NRCS and the Jones County Conservation District to provide him technical assistance to implement the first conservation practices on this place. Now son Barry, as Valburg Limited Partnership, continues to take part in conservation programs aimed at treating resource concerns. Through the use of different Farm Bill programs, Valburg Limited Partnership has installed pipelines, watering facilities, and added cross fences to help with grazing distribution. Working closely with the Jones County NRCS office a rotational grazing plan has been developed for Valburgs to follow to insure even grazing through all the pastures. Tate Lantz, Area Resource Conservationist, commented on an occasion he was at Valburgs The Valburgs are very conscientious about how they manage their grass and I was impressed by the variety and diversity of the different grasses on their place. There is no cost to attend but for meal planning purposes please contact the Jones County Conservation office at 669-2404 ext. 3 by July 13th if you plan on attending. This tour is sponsored by the SD Society for Range Management, SD Grassland Coalition, Jones County Conservation District, Jones County NRSC, South Central RC&D, Dakota Prairie Bank and First Fidelity Bank-Murdo Branch.

First West Nile detections reported

South Dakota is reporting its first West Nile virus (WNV) detections of the season, a positive mosquito pool in Brookings County and one in Brown County. This will be the eleventh year of West Nile transmission in South Dakota and it may be tempting to be complacent, said Dr. Lon Kightlinger, State Epidemiologist for the Department of Health. We need to remember that it can be a serious, even fatal illness, and get in the habit of protecting ourselves by using repellents, limiting exposure, and getting rid of mosquito breeding spots. To prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of WNV, the department recommends: Use mosquito repellents (DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535) and limit exposure by covering up. Limit time outdoors from dusk to midnight. Get rid of standing water that gives mosquitoes a place to breed. In SD peak transmission of WNV is July through early September.

Baseball tournament The Kadoka B Team competed in a tournament in Philip on Saturday, June 30 and were awarded medals. Back row (L): Coaches, Rich Lamont, Rich Bendt and Mark DeVries. Middle row: Isaiah Hogen, Katy ODaniel, Lavin Bendt, Marcus Herber, Landon Schofield, Jarred Hicks, and Richard Lamont. Front row: Reece Ohrtman, Greysn DeVries, Reed Ohrtman, Jadyn Coller, Gavin DeVries, Dawson Reckling and TJ Hamar. -- photo by Shawna Bendt

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PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-2011 Kadoka Area School District
Notice is hereby given that the Kadoka Area School District will conduct a public hearing at the Kadoka School in Kadoka, South Dakota on Wednesday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering the foregoing proposed school district budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, ending June 30, 2013, and its supporting data. Eileen C. Stolley Business Manager Kadoka School District GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES: 1111-Elementary Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . .930,208.00 1131-High School Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . .389,353.00 1111-Title II, Part A . . . . . . . .45,042.00 1131-Title II, Part A . . . . . . . .50,260.00 Title II, Part A Indirect Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,761.00 1140-Early Childhood . . . . . .14,995.00 1190-Title VIIIndian Education . . . . . . . .24,481.00 1273-Title I . . . . . . . . . . . . .623,670.00 1299-Alternative Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,638.00 2129-Guidance . . . . . . . . . . .73,447.00 2134-Health Services . . . . . . .1,400.00 2172-Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800.00 2213-Improvement of Instruction, Title II, Part A . . . . . . . . . . .17,398.00 2229- Library . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,677.00 2227-Technology in Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98,094.00 2319- Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . .55,057.00 2314-Election . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,455.00 2315-Legal Services . . . . . . .10,000.00 2317-Audit Services . . . . . . .16,800.00 2321-Office of the Superintendent . . . . . .122,439.00 2410-Office of the Principals . . . . . . . . . .226,460.00 2490-Medicaid Administration . . . . . . . . . . .1,200.00 2523-Cooperative Educational Unit . . . . . . . . . .2,100.00 2529-Office of the Business Manager . . . . . .138,424.00 2549-Operation & Maintenance of Plant . . . .199,186.00 2553-Bus Monitor services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,061.00 2559-Pupil Transportation . . . . . . . . .117,777.00 2650-Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program . . . . . .12,600.00 2642-Recruitment and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . .700.00 4400-Unemployment . . . . . . . .2,000.00 4500-Early Retirement . . . . .24,600.00 6000-Co-Curricular . . . . . . .165,044.00 7000-Contingencies . . . . . . .70,000.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES . . . . .3,478,127.00 GENERAL FUND REVENUES: Revenue Local Sources: 1110-Ad Valorem Taxes . . . .564,335.00 1111-Mobile Home Taxes . . .18,000.00 1120-Prior Years Taxes . . . . . .9,000.00 1140-Gross Receipts Taxes . . . . . . . . .170,290.00 1190-Penalties & Interest on Taxes . . . . . . . . .4,500.00 1500-Interest Earned . . . . . . .6,500.00 1710-Admissions . . . . . . . . . .14,500.00 1740- Activity Participation Fees . . . . . . . .1,000.00 1790-Yearbook . . . . . . . . . . . .5,000.00 1910-Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,200.00 1973-Medicaid Administration . . . . . . . . . .16,000.00 1990-Other local Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,000.00 Revenue County Sources: 2110-County Apportionment . . . . . . . . . .40,000.00 Revenue State Sources: 3111-State Aid . . . . . . . . .1,207,558.00 3111-Sparcity Aid . . . . . . . . . .39,000.00 3112-State Apportionment . . . . . . . . . .35,000.00 3114-Bank Franchise Tax . . . . . . . . . . .12,000.00 Revenue Federal Sources: 5110-Transfers in from Impact Aid . . . . . . . . . . . .431,001.00 3111-Sparcity Aid . . . . . . . . . .39,000.00 3112-State Apportionment . . .35,000.00 3114-Bank Franchise Tax . . .12,000.00 Revenue Federal Sources: 5110-Transfer in from Impact Aid . . . . . . . .431,001.00 5110-Transfer in from Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . .59,130.00 4121-National Minerals . . . . .32,500.00 4133-Bankhead Jones . . . . . .1,000.00 4122-Taylor Grazing . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 4142-Title 7Indian Education . . . . . . . .37,542.00 4151-009 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program . . . . .13,900.00 4151-021 College Access . . . .3,000.00 4159-Title II Part A . . . . . . . .115,461.00 4158-Title I . . . . . . . . . . . . .623,670.00 4169-Artist in Schools . . . . . . . .900.00 5130-Sale of Fixed Assets . . . . .500.00 Budgeted Fund Balance . . . . .8,590.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES . . . .3,478,127.00 CAPITOL OUTLAY FUND EXPENDITURES 1111-Elementary Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92,300.00 1131-High School Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,500.00 2227-Technology in Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,800.00 2229-Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,200.00 2547-Land and Building Rental . . . . . . . . . .46,800.00 2549-Operation & Maintenance of Plant . . . .169,400.00 2559-Pupil Transportation . . .87,500.00 2569-Food Service Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,500.00 5000-Debt Service . . . . . . . .13,017.00 Reserve for Buildings . . . . . .90,000.00 TOTAL CAPITOL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES . . . . . . .516,017.00 CAPITOL OUTLAY REVENUES 1110-Ad Valorem Tax . . . . .225,017.00 1111-Mobile Home Taxes . . . .6,000.00 1120-Prior Years Taxes . . . . . .4,500.00 1190-Penalties & Interest on Taxes . . . . . . . . .1,200.00 1510-Interest earned . . . . . . . .4,500.00 1990-Sale of surplus property . . . . . . . . . . .600.00 Transfer from Impact Aid . . . . . . . . . . . .272,200.00 Budgeted Fund Balance . . . .2,000.00 TOTAL CAPITOL OUTLAY REVENUES . . .516,017.00 SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPENDITURES 1226-Early Childhood - Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,075.00 1221-Programs for Mild to Moderate Disabilites . . . . . . . . . . . . .131,481.00 1222-Programs for Servere Disabilities . . . . .227,565.00 1227-Early Intervention . . . . . . .500.00 2132-Medical Services . . . . . . . .800.00 2142-Psychological Testing (Evaluation) Svs . . . . . . . . . .6,500.00 2159-Speech Services . . . . .69,698.00 2162-Audiology Services . . . .1,050.00 2171-Physical Therapy Services . . . . . . . . .1,200.00 2172-Occupational Therapy Services . . . . . . . . .2,600.00 2213-Instructional Staff Training Services . . . . . .718.00 2715-Special Education Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,846.00 2735-Pupil Transportation . . . .2,000.00 2740-Speech Language Mileage . . . . . . . . . .400.00 TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPENDITURES . . . . . . .477,433.00 SPECIAL EDUCATION REVENUES 1110-Ad Valorem Taxes . . . .275,938.00 1111-Mobile Home Taxes . . . .8,500.00 1120-Prior Years Taxes . . . . . .1,700.00 1190-Penalties & Interest on Taxes . . . . . . . . .1,200.00 1500-Interest Earned . . . . . . .1,600.00 1972-Medicaid . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,500.00 1973-Medicaid Administration . . . . . . . . . . .2,500.00 3111-State Aid . . . . . . . . . . . .27,412.00 4111-Impact Aid . . . . . . . . . . .19,500.00 4175-IDEA Part B 611 . . . . .122,127.00 4186-Pre School Incentive (619) . . . . . . . . . . .9,795 5110-Transfer from Impact Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,661.00 TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION REVENUES . . . . . . . . . . .477,433.00 IMPACT AID FUND: IMPACT AID FUND EXPENDITURES/USES: 8110-Transfers to Other Funds . . . . . . . . . . .727,752.00 IMPACT AID FUND REVENUES: 1510-Interest Earned . . . . . .15,900.00 4111-Impact Aid . . . . . . . . . .360,000.00 Applied Cash on hand . . . . .351,852.00 Total: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .727,752.00 CAPITOL PROJECTS FUND EXPENSES: 7500-Capitol Projects . . . . .387,156.00 CAPITOL PROJECTS FUND REVENUES: 5150-Special Items . . . . . . .387,156.00

July 5, 2012 Kadoka Press

THREE RIVERS SPECIAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 26, 2012
The Three Rivers Special Services Cooperative regular board meeting was held, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. MT (7:00 a.m. CT) via teleconference call. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Diane Weber with members present answering roll call. Present were: Diane Weber, Bill Hutchinson, Dawn Rasmussen, Jamie Griffith, Carrie Lolley. Absent: None. Also present Kathy Arthur Business Manager. 3150-12 Motion by Griffith, seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the agenda with the following additions; Accept resignation. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Lolley, Rasmussen, Griffith, Weber, Hutchinson. No: None. 3151-12 Motion by Hutchinson, seconded by Lolley, to approve May 24, 2012 minutes as presented. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Lolley, Rasmussen, Griffith, Weber, Hutchinson. No: None. 3152-12 Motion by Lolley, seconded by Rasmussen, to approve the following FY12 Budget Supplements: Revenue: 10-1900 Local Revenue . . . . . . . . .26,475.95 Expenditures: 10-2100 Support Services . . . . . . .26,475.95 Roll Call Vote: Yes: Lolley, Rasmussen, Griffith, Weber, Hutchinson. No: None. 3153-12 Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Griffith, to approve the following FY13 Direct Service Contracts: Speech Therapy Bennett County School District, Haakon School District. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Lolley, Rasmussen, Griffith, Weber, Hutchinson. No: None. 3154-12 Motion by Hutchinson, seconded by Griffith, to approve the June bills as presented. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Lolley, Rasmussen, Griffith, Weber, Hutchinson. No: None. JUNE 2012 PAYABLES PAYROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,250.24 ADMINISTRATIVE PAYROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,314.67 PROFESSIONAL PAYROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,586.80 SUPPORT FICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,452.90 IRS RETIREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .4,430.86 SDRS ANNUITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,208.86 PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS 95% GROUP INC . . . . . . . . .28,440.56 RTI TRAINING MATERIAL AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN . .46.50 PROGRAM TRAVEL APPLE COMPUTER . . . . . . . . .227.00 PROGRAM SUPPLIES AT&T MOBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.61 PHONE SERVICE ATWOOD, LUCY . . . . . . . . . . . .199.00 PROGRAM EXPENSES BENNETT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT . . . . . . .710.37 PROGRAM EXPENSE BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA HOTEL . . . . . . . .298.50 PROGRAM TRAVEL BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA INN . . . . . . . . . . .784.48 PROGRAM TRAVEL BIRGEN, CAROL . . . . . . . . . . . .529.31 ISTE CONFERENCE TRAVEL BJ'S FOOD CENTER . . . . . . . . . .7.47 PROGRAM SUPPLIES BLACK HILLS COOPERATIVE . . . . . . . . .2,695.15 OCCUPANCY BLAKE, COLLEEN . . . . . . . . . .306.61 PROGRAM EXPENSES BROWN, DONNA . . . . . . . . . . .326.36 PROGRAM EXPENSES BW BLACK HILLS LODGE . . . . .48.50 PROGRAM TRAVEL COMFORT SUITES . . . . . . . . . . .93.00 PROGRAM TRAVEL COOCH, GREG . . . . . . . . . . . . .748.00 PSYCH SERVICES DEAN FOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66.08 BC CCLC SUPPLIES DEISS, ROSE MARY . . . . . . .1,634.60 PART C/RST EXPENSES DELTA DENTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .350.80 DENTAL PREMIUM DIDIER, MONICA . . . . . . . . . . .850.00 PART C EXPENSES FIRST BANK & TRUST . . . . . .4241.83 PROGRAM EXPENSE GOLDEN WEST COMMUNICATIONS INC . . .301.61 PHONE SERVICE GRAUPMANN, KENNETH . . .1,400.00 PROGRAM EXPENSE GRIFFITH, JAMIE . . . . . . . . . . . .25.16 BOARD MEETING MILEAGE HOLIDAY INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93.00 PROGRAM TRAVEL HOMETOWN COMPUTER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE HUTCHINSON, BILL . . . . . . . . . .32.56 BOARD MEETING MILEAGE KADOKA PRESS . . . . . . . . . . . .127.69 PROCEEDINGS KENNEBEC TELEPHONE COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260.00 OFFICE RENT LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.90 LIFE PREMIUM LINTVEDT, MICHELLE . . . . . . .124.32 LYMAN CO CCLC EXP LYMAN COUNTY HERALD . . . . . .8.40 PROGRAM EXPENSE LYNN'S DAKOTAMART . . . . . . .107.43 CCLC SUPPLIES MARCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344.08 COPIER MAINTENANCE MERTENS, BETTY JEAN . . . . .124.32 LYMAN CO CCLC EXP MEYERINK, GWENDOLYN J . .640.00 TCLP SERVICES MORRIS, RANDY . . . . . . . . . . .142.82 ADM TRAVEL NFP NATIONAL ACCOUNT SERVICES . . . . . .86.10 SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE NIOBRARA LODGE . . . . . . . .1,534.50 PROGRAM TRAVEL OFFICE PRODUCTS CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128.00 COPIER LEASE PEOPLE'S MARKET . . . . . . . . .118.68 CCLC SUPPLIES PETTY CASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.31 OFFICE EXPENSE PHILIP AMBULANCE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425.00 OFFICE RENT POPHAM, JULIE A . . . . . . . . . .344.00 PROGRAM EXPENSES QUILL CORPORATION . . . . . . .217.02 SUPPLIES RASMUSSEN, DAWN . . . . . . . . .31.82 BOARD MEETING MILEAGE ROWE, DIONE . . . . . . . . . . . . .209.05 PROGRAM TRAVEL SAYLER, KATHERINE M . . . . . .30.72 PROGRAM EXPENSE SCHINDLER, JANET . . . . . . . . . .71.78 LYMAN CCLC TRAVEL SD DISCOVERY CENTER/AQUARIUM . . . .2,032.27 PROGRAM EXPENSE SHANNON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT . . . . . .3,046.67 ICN COORDINATION SPEER, SARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260.19 PROGRAM TRAVEL STANLEY, MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.70 PROGRAM EXPENSE STOLTENBURG, LORI . . . . . .9,000.00 ADVANCED APPS WORKSHOP THREE RIVERS SPECIAL SERVICES . . . .16,996.25 PROGRAM EXPENSE TIE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .577.00 AIMS WEB WORKSHOP TRSSC BENFIT GROUP . . . .3,897.57 HEALTH PREMIUM UNITED STATES POST OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . .350.00 POSTAGE VANDERMAY, ANNETTE . . . . .270.18 PROGRAM EXPENSE WANBLEE CAP OFFICE . . . . . .300.00 CCLC SITE RENT WEST RIVER FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . .1,700.00 VEHICLE LEASES WOLF, DARWIN . . . . . . . . . . .1,204.98 PROGRAM EXPENSE WRIGHT EXPRESS FSC . . . . .986.85 PROGRAM TRAVEL 3155-12 Motion by Lolley, seconded by Griffith, to approve the May Financial Reports as presented. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Lolley, Rasmussen, Griffith, Weber, Hutchinson. No: None. 3156-12 Motion by Griffith, seconded by Hutchinson, to accept the following FY13 Hiring Agreements: Hoby Abernathy$25, 000.00/Annually, Kathy Arthur $42,167.00/Annually, Leandra Arthur $22,000.00/Annually, Lucy Atwood-$53,929.00/215 day, Mary Baumeister-$22,000.00/Annually, Coleen Blake-$45,035.00/180 day, Donna Brown-$26,336.00/Annually, Joseph Hauge-$27,000.00/Annually, Anita Hicks$33,900.00/205 day, Michelle Lintvedt $16,000.00/Annually, Julie Mathiesen$29,000.00/Annually, Betty Jean Mertens-$30,000.00/Annually, Randy Morris$32,000.00/Annually, Julie Popham $29,250.00/90 day, Janet Schindler- $19,500.00/Annually, Annette VanderMay $33,900.00/205 day. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Lolley, Rasmussen, Griffith, Weber, Hutchinson. No: None. 3157-12 Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Lolley, to accept the resignation of Mary Stanley, effective June 30, 2012. 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Official Proceedings REGULAR MEETING Board of Jackson County Commissioners June 8, 2012
The Board of Jackson County Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2012 in the Commissioner's Room of the Jackson County Courthouse. Chairman Jim Stilwell called the meeting to order with members Glen Bennett, Delores Bonenberger, Larry Denke and Ron Twiss present. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted. The Board of Jackson County Commissioners, acting as the Jackson County Canvass Board, canvassed the votes of the June 8, 2010 Primary Election: Precinct 1: Cottonwood: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 0; Ron Paul 1; Mitt Romney 9; Rick Santorum 0; Newt Gingrich 0; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 0; Matt Varilek 3. Precinct 2: Interior: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 0; Ron Paul 2; Mitt Romney 7; Rick Santorum 3; Newt Gingrich 1; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 2; Matt Varilek 4. Precinct 3: Kadoka: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 2; Ron Paul 6; Mitt Romney 20; Rick Santorum 4; Newt Gingrich 3; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 3; Matt Varilek 8. Precinct 4: Kadoka: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 1; Ron Paul 3; Mitt Romney 16; Rick Santorum 5; Newt Gingrich 0; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 1; Matt Varilek 5. Precinct 5: Belvidere: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 0; Ron Paul 3; Mitt Romney 4; Rick Santorum 4; Newt Gingrich 0; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 0; Matt Varilek 3. Precinct 6: Long Valley: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 0; Ron Paul 0; Mitt Romney 4; Rick Santorum 3; Newt Gingrich 1; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 1; Matt Varilek 1. Precinct 7: Wanblee: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 0; Ron Paul 0; Mitt Romney 3; Rick Santorum 1; Newt Gingrich 0; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 7; Matt Varilek 7. Precinct 8: Green Valley: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 0; Ron Paul 0; Mitt Romney 5; Rick Santorum 2; Newt Gingrich 0; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 0; Matt Varilek 6. Total: Presidential Delegates and Alternates: Republican: Uncommitted 3; Ron Paul 15; Mitt Romney 70; Rick Santorum 22; Newt Gingrich 5; U.S. Democratic: Jeff Barth 14; Matt Varilek 37. Bonenberger moved that the canvass of votes be complete and correct, and be signed and forwarded to the state. Denke seconded the motion. At 9:30 a.m., Bonenberger moved, Denke seconded, that the board go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. At 9:50 a.m., Denke moved, Bonenberger seconded, that the board come out of executive session. No action was taken at this time. Mitch Olney, Hwy. Supt., reported that the Highway Dept. is ready to start mowing roads. Discussion was held on mowing roads versus spraying the shoulders of the roads. Discussion was held on mowing roads before blading due to height of grass and clover. Twiss requested that the blade operators get further down in the ditch when pulling shoulders. Mitch Olney reported on truck repairs and tire repairs. Discussion was held on road maintenance in the Belvidere area. Discussion was held on stockpiling more gravel in the northeast part of the county, and that mining permits and contracts to purchase gravel from the landowners need to be obtained. Discussion was held on the road leading to Scott Brechs. Mitch Olney reported that 2 of gravel has been placed on the road. The board requested that an additional 2 of gravel be placed on the road at this time. Discussion was held on the newly constructed bridge near Pat Guptills on CS 25. The board instructed Mitch Olney to contact the inspector on the bridge project and set up a time he can meet with the board at the bridge site. Mitch Olney later reported that Levi Hillmer, Brosz Engineering would meet with the board at 10:00 a.m., June 14, 2012. Sheriff Clements met with the board. He reported he had nothing new to report at this time. Bonenberger moved, Denke seconded, that minutes of May meetings be approved. Vicki Wilson, Auditor, reported that 2012 STP swap funds in the amount of $145,742.07 have been received. This is the same amount as received in 2011. Discussion was held on the 2011 STP swap funds being used to cover expenses for replacement of the Guptill bridge and purchase and stockpiling of gravel at the Kennedy and May Pits. Proposed use of 2012 STP funds will be for additional stockpiling of gravel. The Auditors account with the County Treasurer was approved as of May 31, 2012: Total amount of deposits in banks . . . . . . . . . .490.61 Total amount of actual cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .486.79 Total amount of Register of Deeds cash . . . . .250.00 Total amount of checks . . . . . .4,113.49 Returned checks . . . . . . . . . . .1,639.48 Money Market Account . . . .781,875.01 Time Deposits . . . . . . . . . . .117,132.00 JCFSA Passbook savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,190.36 Total Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . .909,177.74 TOTAL COUNTY FUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .792,400.63 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333,879.59 Road & Bridge . . . . . . . . . .387,076.49 CH & BR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,635.81 Secondary Road . . . . . . . . . .48,403.54 911 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,647.29 Other Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,608.02 Emer./Disaster . . . . . . . . . . . .2,083.97 Abuse Center . . . . . . . . . . . .11,847.98 Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904.93 L. E. S. T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,313.01 TOTAL TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS . . . . . . .116,777.11 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,621.21 Townships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .954.62 Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,511.91 State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,030.02 Law Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .838.53 JCFSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,190.36 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,630.46 Register of Deeds April collections: $3,387.42 The following bills from the files of the County Auditor were presented, examined, allowed and ordered paid: Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,468.37 BankWest, payroll tax . . . . . . .7,763.31 American Family Life Assr. Co., ins. prem. . . . . . .1,065.96 Jackson Co. Flexible Spending Acct., payroll ded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339.08 Chase, def. comp. ded. . . . . . . . .30.00 S. D. Retirement, payroll ded. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,953.88 WellMark, ins. prem. . . . . . . . .9,063.08 Credit Collection Bureau, payroll ded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230.00 Hauge Associates, payroll ded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Boston Mutual Ins. Co., ins. prem. . . . . . . . . . . . .214.08 Colonial Life, ins. prem. . . . . . . . .25.56 S. D. Dept. of Revenue, title 13 Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 Kadoka Press, subscription . . . . .35.00 U. S. Postal Service, envelopes . . . . . . .1,043.80 Music Parents, calendar . . . . . . . .9.82 To Whom It May Concern, election pay . . . . .3,077.86 City of Kadoka, service . . . . . . .102.25 Golden West, service . . . . . . .1,005.89 Knology, 911 line . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.43 LaCreek Electric, service . . . . . . .36.50 Midwest Coop., gas, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,646.99 S. D. Bureau of Info & Technology, internet access . . .90.00 Verizon Wireless, cell phone service . . . . . . . . . . . . .182.06 West Central Electric, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .754.92 West River Electric, service . . . . .40.05 West River Lyman Jones Water, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00 Haakon County, Ext. sec. salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .652.56 Carrie Weller, supplies, expenses, reimb. . . . . . . . . . .139.76 Sheryl Hansen, expenses . . . . . . .8.14 Reliable Office Supplies, supplies . . . . . . . . . .180.70 A & A Tire & Repair, tube . . . . . . .36.60 A & B Welding, 5 yr. cyl. agrmt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83.00 Butler Machinery, parts & repair . . . . . . . . . . . . .923.04 Century Business Products, copier rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.98 Certified Laboratories, premalube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275.00 Cretex Concrete Products, double tees Guptill Bridge . . . . . . . . . . .25,348.00 Diana Coller, books . . . . . . . . . .196.24 D S Solutions, test deck ballots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300.00 Dakota Business Ctr., supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.00 Discount Fuel, gas . . . . . . . . . . . .42.74 Jamie Dolezal, expenses . . . . . . .54.00 Double H Feed, posts, oil . . . . .150.50 Dewey Ertz, Ed. D., psych test / evaluation . . . . .1,170.00 GenPro Power Systems, check generator . . . . . . . . . . .551.07 GenPro Power Systems, maint. agrmt. . . . . . . . . . . . . .650.00 Graphic Designs Intl., graphics Explorer . . . . . . . . .334.77 Hills Material, rip rap Guptill Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . .2,280.87 Hogens, parts, supplies, tools . . . . . . . . . . . . .543.38 Hometown Computer Service, service . . . . . . . . . . .121.50 Hughes County, prisoner board . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00 J T Vehicle Systems, install equip. Explorer . . . . .770.00 J & S Re-Store, repairs, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .717.42 Jackson Co. Cons. Dist., 12 approp. . . . . . . . . .1,500.00 Kadoka Care Center, office rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500.00 Kadoka Press, publications . . . .824.06 Kemnitz Law Office, office exp. (2 mos) . . . . . . . . .859.19 Howard Kennedy Land LP, gravel royalty . . . . . . . . . . .12,000.00 Kevin Lewis, ct. appt. atty. . . . . .211.50 The Lodge at Deadwood, lodging . . . . . . . . .154.00 Microfilm Imaging Systems, scanner rent . . . . . . .75.00 Miller Garbage, service . . . . . . . .63.20 Debra Moor, books, supplies . . .177.34 Morrisons Pit Stop, tire repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101.73 Napa Auto Parts, towels . . . . . . .63.91 Neves Uniforms, bag, mask . . . .68.95 Oien Implement, parts . . . . . . . .385.61 Peoples Market, supplies . . . . .209.34 Philip Health Services, B/A draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00 Redwood Biotech, U A kits . . . . .35.42 Servall, rugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89.81 Sheehan Mack, parts . . . . . . . . . .85.13 S. D. Public Assurance Alliance, leased tractor coverage . . . . . . . . . . .300.00 S. D. Dept. of Health, lab fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.00 Jackie Stilwell, cell phone exp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150.00 Brad Stone, expenses . . . . . . . .213.89 Summit Signs, signs . . . . . . . . .787.92 T. F. Luke & Sons, gravel Kennedy Pit . . . . .60,000.00 Upstart, supplies . . . . . . . . . . . .134.95 Western Communications, radio FCC license . . . . . . . . . .125.00 Glen Bennett, expenses . . . . . . .19.24 Delores Bonenberger, expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.36 Larry Denke, expenses . . . . . . . .28.12 Ron Twiss, expenses . . . . . . . . . .66.60 James Stilwell, expenses . . . . . .78.81 Golden West, 911 access & database update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765.45 Kadoka Telephone, 911 access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160.43 CenturyLink, 911 access . . . . . .146.17 Vicki Wilson, Auditor, presented information on institutional care and prisoner medical billings. She reported that discussion will continue later in the meeting with States Attorney Van Gorp. Mitzi Mitchell, Register of Deeds, and Brad Stone, Director of Equalization, met with the board concerning drivers license services provided by them for the S. D. Department of Public Safety. The board had sent a letter to the SDDPS requesting one-half of drivers license fees be retained by the county for providing the service. The SDDPS responded with denial of the request, but are looking into providing a scanner or copier for use by the county to help alleviate some of the countys costs. Denke moved, Stilwell seconded, that Jackson County continue to provide drivers licensing services until the July 9, 2012 Commissioners meeting. Motion carried with the following vote: Bennett, nay; Bonenberger, yea; Denke, yea; Twiss, nay; Stilwell, yea. Mitzi Mitchell, Register of Deeds, presented a letter to the board from Walworth County Abstract & Title Company. They requested permission to scan records in the Jackson County Register of Deeds office. Mitzi Mitchell reported that scanning being done by her in the office is going well. Bonenberger moved, Bennett seconded, that the request by Walworth County be denied. Discussion was held on fees charged by county offices. The board requested that information be presented at the July meeting. Jackson County received notice from the S. D. Department of Environment and Natural Resources that the County Commission, Sheriff, Emergency Manager, and States Attorney have been reappointed as the Jackson County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Twiss reported that should search and rescue or fire departments need assistance from the National Guard, they need to contact the County Emergency Manager who will request the National Guards assistance. Discussion was held on grasshopper infestation and drought conditions in Jackson County. Bennett moved, Twiss seconded, that the following resolution be adopted declaring Jackson County a disaster area due to drought conditions: JACKSON COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA RESOLUTION 2012 12 WHEREAS, Jackson County, South Dakota has experienced drought conditions for the past several years; and WHEREAS, these weather conditions have continued throughout the spring and early summer of 2012 causing continued adverse affects on the agricultural and business economy of Jackson County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Jackson County Commissioners hereby declare and reaffirm the drought conditions in Jackson County; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Jackson County Commissioners hereby request the Governor of the State of South Dakota to declare Jackson County, South Dakota a disaster area because of the drought conditions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Jackson County Commissioners hereby request that Jackson County, South Dakota be included in the USDA Secretarial Natural Disaster Determination as a Primary Disaster Area. Resolution adopted this 8th day of June, 2012. ATTEST: BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Vicki D. Wilson, Jackson County Auditor James A. Stilwell, Chairman Bennett moved, Twiss seconded, that the following resolution be adopted declaring Jackson County a disaster area due to grasshopper infestation: JACKSON COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA RESOLUTION 2012 - 13 DISASTER RESOLUTION FOR GRASSHOPPER INFESTATION WHEREAS, the vast majority of Jackson County is agricultural land comprised of grazing and crop production land, and WHEREAS, the mild weather conditions received in the fall of 2011 through the winter of 2012 has created an environment conducive to extensive grasshopper reproduction, and WHEREAS, the grasshopper population is having an enormous effect on the production capabilities of the agricultural industry, which in turn severely affects the entire local economy, and WHEREAS, the lack of adequate county resources to combat the huge grasshopper population, coupled with the countywide infestation is causing extensive damage to grazing land, hay production areas and crop production, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Commissioners declare that current overpopulation of grasshoppers has created a natural disaster within Jackson County, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that both farmer/ranchers and local businesses may be eligible for disaster aid grants and/or low interest Economic Injury Disaster loans from the Farm Services Agency and Small Business Administration Agency retroactive to January 1, 2012, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners for and on behalf of the citizens of Jackson County, request that the Governor of the State of South Dakota petition the Secretary of Agriculture to declare Jackson County a disaster area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an Emergency exists in Jackson County and this Resolution shall be in effect from and after its publication and this action is necessary for the preservation of the public health and safety. Dated this 8th day of June, 2012. ATTEST: BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Vicki D. Wilson, Jackson County Auditor James A. Stilwell, Chairman Chairman Stilwell left the meeting, and Vice Chairman Denke assumed the position of Chairman. E-mails received from Al Haugen, Central S. D. Enhancement District, were presented to the board. Mr. Haugen is trying to obtain highway plats to complete the GIS mapping project for Jackson County. Vicki Wilson, Auditor, reported that Safety Benefits will be conducting a loss control survey of county offices and buildings. She informed the board she will inquire as to whether they provide building inspections for health related hazards. Complete design and plans for the Guptill Bridge provided by Brosz Engineering were presented to the board. The pay request for payment to AGE for construction of the bridge was also received from Brosz Engineering. A voucher for payment to AGE was also presented to the board. Bonenberger moved, Twiss seconded, that the pay request for payment to AGE be tabled. Denke moved, Stilwell seconded, that the voucher for payment to AGE be tabled. Bonenberger moved, Bennett seconded, that the board recess for lunch. The board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. with all members present and Chairman Stilwell resuming position of Chairman. Marlene Knutson, Central S. D. Enhancement District, met with the board. She provided information on Community Development Block Grants available for construction of county buildings. Discussion was held on use of the funds for constructing a county library, and possibly a county shop building. It was consensus of the board that replacement of the library building was of major concern at this time. Discussion was held on applying for CDBG funds for a new county library building or possibly for purchase of another building. Discussion was held on whether counties are allowed to obtain direct loan financing for building purchase or construction. Vicki Wilson, Auditor, reported she would check on direct financing. Application deadline for CDBG funding is July 15, 2012, and a meeting to obtain public input is required. The board will set a date for a meeting for public input on applying for CDBG funding. States Attorney Van Gorp met with the board. Vicki Wilson, Auditor, reported that the billing received from Dr. Gregg Tobin for prisoner medical costs which was denied in February 2012 has been turned over to Hauge Associates, Inc. for collections. States Attorney Van Gorp reported that he will respond to Hauge Associates with the boards determination of denial of payment for this billing. He also informed the board that the countys insurance will provide defense counsel should the matter be taken to court. Vicki Wilson, Auditor, reported that an updated billing in the amount of $180.00 has been received from the S. D. Developmental Center, Redfield, SD. Bonenberger moved, Stilwell seconded, that the billing from S. D. Developmental Center, $180.00 be denied. States Attorney Van Gorp reported that he will send response to the Attorney General as per SDCL 27B-3-37 as Jackson County claims the person is not a proper charge of Jackson County. States Attorney Van Gorp presented a draft gravel purchase and stockpiling agreement. The document was reviewed and additions were made to the draft document. States Attorney Van Gorp will provide the updated document at the July meeting.

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Kelly Fortune, Interior, met with the board. He informed the board he is certified to do weed spraying, and inquired as to whether the county would be interested in hiring him to spray county highway right-of-way. Bennett moved, Denke seconded, that Kelly Fortune be hired as a part-time Highway Department worker to do weed spraying with salary to be set at $12.50 per hour, and that he will use county equipment for spraying. A five year cylinder renewal agreement was received from A & B Welding Supply, Rapid City, SD. Twiss moved, Bennett seconded, that the agreement be approved and signed. The board instructed that letters be sent to Andrea Johnston and Rosemarie Bennett to meet with the board on June 14, 2012 to interview for the Director of Equalization Clerk position. The board instructed that notices of public meetings be advertised and also mailed out area businesses for public meetings to be held on the evening of June 29, 2012 to obtain public input on construction or purchase of a building for county library, and for providing drivers licensing services. There being no further business to come before the board Twiss moved, Bennett seconded, that the meeting be adjourned and that the board meet in special session at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2012, and that the board meet in special session to review the proposed 2013 budget requests at 3:00 p.m., June 29, 2012. A public meeting to be held beginning at 7:00 p.m., June 29, 2012 for public input on construction of a library building and drivers licensing services. The board will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012. ATTEST: BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Vicki D. Wilson, Jackson County Auditor James A. Stilwell, Chairman [Published July 5, 2012, at the total approximate cost of $233.28]

SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS June 14, 2012

The Board of Jackson County Commissioners met in special session at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 14, 2012 in the Commissioner's Room of the Jackson County Courthouse. Chairman Jim Stilwell called the meeting to order with members Glen Bennett, Delores Bonenberger, and Ron Twiss present. Larry Denke arrived at 1:10 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to interview applicants for the Director of Equalization Clerk position. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted. Report was made that the meeting set with Levi Hillmer, Brosz Engineering at the Guptill Bridge site has been postponed until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012. At 1:04 p.m., Twiss moved, Bonenberger seconded, that the board go into executive to interview applicants for the Director of Equalization Clerk position. Brad Stone, Director of Equalization was present. At 2:01 p.m., Twiss moved, Bonenberger seconded, that the board come out of executive session. Following executive session, Bonenberger moved, Twiss seconded, that the Director of Equalization Clerk position be offered to Andrea Johnston at $9.00 per hour, with a $0.25 pay increase upon completion of a 90 day probationary period, and beginning employment date as soon as possible. Denke moved, Bonenberger seconded, that Brad Stone be authorized to attend school in September 2012. Mitzi Mitchell, Register of Deeds, met with the board. She reported on birth certificate and marriage license fees collected, and stated most are obtained in connection with drivers licensing requirements. Other topics to be discussed at the public meeting on June 29th were discussed. There being no further business to come before the board Denke moved, Twiss seconded, that the meeting be adjourned and that the board meet in special session at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Guptill Bridge site, that the board meet in special session to review the proposed 2013 budget requests at 3:00 p.m., June 29, 2012. A public meeting to be held beginning at 7:00 p.m., June 29, 2012 for public input on construction of a library building and drivers licensing services. The board will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012. ATTEST: BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Vicki D. Wilson, Jackson County Auditor James A. Stilwell, Chairman [Published July 5, 2012, at the total approximate cost of $26.98]

NOTICE Of Intent to Mine Gravel

Notice is hereby given that the Jackson County Highway Department, PO Box 594, Kadoka, SD 57543, will be conducting a gravel mining operation at SE4, Section 24, T 43 N, R 39 W, Jackson County, South Dakota. The general location is three and one-half miles east and three miles south of Interior, SD. The operation is to begin July 16, 2012 and will be completed to include final reclamation by July 16, 2022. Proposed future use of the affected land will consist of re-grading, replacing topsoil and reseeding to allow the area to be returned to pasture land. For additional information contact the Jackson County Highway Department, (605) 8372410, or the S. D. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Minerals and Mining Program, 523 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501-3182 (605) 7734201. [Published June 28 & July 5, 2012 at a total estimated cost of $23.12]

Public Notice Deadline Friday at Noon

WEST RIVER WATER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT FY 2013 BUDGET A public hearing will be held at the Murdo Project Office, 307 Main St., Murdo, SD on July 19, 2012 at 10:45 A.M. (CDT) to consider the proposed Water Development District Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, beginning January 1, 2013. PRELIMINARY FY 2013 BUDGET: GENERAL FUND

APPROPRIATIONS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 09

Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,600.00 Administration & Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,660.00 Legal and Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,500.00 Capital Outlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146,000.00 Contingency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,000.00 WDD Revolving Fund Repayment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital Reserve Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -

TOTAL FY 2013 APPROPRIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177,760.00 MEANS OF FINANCE: 310 350 360 370 Taxes (except FY 2009 Levy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,800.00 Intergovernmental Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miscellaneous Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500.00 Other Financing Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67,967.00

SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70,267.00 WDD Tax Levy Request for FY 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107,493.00 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177,760.00 The purpose of holding this hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to contribute to and comment on the Water Development District proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013. Persons interested in presenting data, opinions and arguments for and against the proposed budget may appear, either in person or by representative, at the hearing and be heard and given an opportunity for a full and complete discussion of all items in the budget. [Published: July 5, 2012 at the total approximate cost of $36.85]

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Thank Yous
The Kadoka Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend a huge thank you to Joy Schmidt for donating the beef and to Peoples Market for donating all the supplies and condiments for the Firemens Feed. Thank you to everyone who attended and for the generous donations. Without your donations, it would be hard for the department to survive. Also, thank you to all those who helped with the feed and dance, it was greatly appreciated. The Kakoka Buffalo Stampede Committee would like to thank all the local ranchers that supported our Kadoka Ranch Rodeo with their brand donation. Also thank you to all the volunteers that worked hard to put on an entertaining event.

Wheat harvest time

last Thursday and began cutting Friday afternoon south of Kadoka. Eddie, Leo, Shane and Heath Popwell keep the family business running smoothly. In Kadoka, they are currently running three John Deere combines along with all the support equipment. Popwells have been coming to this area for 30 plus years cutting for various farmers. This picture was taken at Scott Pattersons. This is the earliest they have ever cut wheat in South Dakota. --courtesy photo

Cuttin time Popwell Inc. Custom Harvesting arrived in Kadoka

States NCLB waiver proposal receives approval by Dept. of Ed.

South Dakotas waiver for flexibility from key provisions of No Child Left Behind has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education. This marks a new era in accountability for South Dakota schools, said Dr. Melody Schopp, secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education. This model offers a balanced and meaningful approach to measuring school performance. Rather than focusing almost exclusively on a single indicator, it encompasses multiple measures that indicate how well a school is performing. It also sets goals for continuous improvement that are lofty and yet attainable. According to Schopp, components of the model will be phased in over time, with full implementation in the 2014-15 school year. We wanted to be thoughtful and purposeful and take our time in order to do this right, which is why we have delayed implementation of certain pieces of the model, she said. The model is based on a School Performance Index, or SPI, which consists of five key indicators. Each year, schools will receive an SPI score of 0 to 100, with each of the indicators worth a certain number of points. Indicators are different at the elementary, middle and high school levels. At the elementary and middle school levels, the five indicators include: Student Achievement, which measures proficiency on statewide assessments in reading and math; Academic Growth, an indicator of student growth over a period of time; Attendance; Teacher and Principal Effectiveness; and School Climate. At the high school level, the Academic Growth indicator is replaced by a High School Completion indicator, and the Attendance indicator is replaced by an indicator of College and Career Readiness. The annual SPI score is the first lens through which we can look at schools. Its designed to be a broad picture of key indicators, and it will give school leaders, teachers, parents and the public an idea of how their schools are performing against these criteria, Schopp said. The SPI score will be reported annually and will be used to recognize schools whose scores rank among the top 5 percent (Exemplary Schools) and to identify those Title I schools that rank among the bottom 5 percent (Priority Schools) for targeted interventions and support. The model also incorporates a second lens that allows us to delve more deeply into whats happening with groups of students, Schopp said. This second lens focuses on the Student Achievement indicator and how subgroups of students perform on assessments. Under the new model, South Dakota has set a goal of reducing by half the percentage of students who score below the proficient level on the state tests in reading and math within six years. The 2012-13 school year will be the baseline year. Within each school, each subgroup of students will have unique annual targets to get them to that point. This approach continues to shine a spotlight on student groups that need extra attention and support, but it also recognizes that all of our students and student groups have different starting points, Schopp said. South Dakotas model includes the use of what is referred to as a Gap Group, which is an aggregate of student subgroups that have historically experienced achievement gaps. It also uses an unduplicated count of students. Under the old system, a single student may have been counted multiple times depending upon the number of subgroups he or she belonged to. The new system will count each student only once. Schools that make their annual targets in reading and math will be able to earn additional SPI points for that accomplishment. South Dakota also will use student achievement, attendance and graduation rate data to identify additional Title I schools (Focus Schools) for targeted assistance and support. This model sets high but realistic goals for continuous improvement. It relies on multiple indicators, and recognizes schools that are high performing as well as those making significant academic gains, Schopp said. While we have much more work to do, its a huge step in the right direction.

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Haakon/Jackson 4-H Horse Show, June 14 in Kadoka

The Jackson/Haakon County 4-H Horse Show was held in Kadoka on Thrusday, June 14 with several entries. Judge Eris Tanner hails from Hermosa SD. She shows paint horses and has competed at the national level. She donates time to 4H judging horse shows, putting on clinics and is also a club leader in her own county. Eris travels with her husband, Gerald, who helps time events and set patterns. They denied any compensation for the day they spent judging the horse show, or for travel. Eris also put on the fitting/showmanship clinic help in Kadoka in May. 4-Hers who purpled in any event earned the right to enter the State 4-H Horse Show, held in Huron on July 24, 25 , and 26. Youth at the state show can also compete in Horse Quiz bowl, Hippology contest and Horse Judging, without having to take a horse. They can also enter their horse public presentation, if they received a purple at the county level, and present it at the state show. The deadline for entering the State Horse Show is July 1. Shaina Solon and Gage Weller, who qualified for state in several events, took the opportunity for more practice in the showpen, and traveled to the Mellette/Jones Co. 4-H show on June 20. They earned several more purple ribbons and gained more confidence and tips from the judge to prepare them for State Horse Show. Beginner Western Showmanship: Cedar Gabriel top purple; Hudson Johnson, purple; Tashina Red Hawk, purple; Riley Schofield, blue; Kaelan Block, red; Kash Block,r ed; Bailey Bierle, red. Pony Junior Western Showmanship: Gage Weller, purple. Junior Western Showmanship: Shaina Solon, top purple; Sage Gabriel, purple; Dustin Enders, purple; Hunter Johnson, purple; Sage Bierle, purple; Paul Smiley, blue. Senior Western Showmanship: Wyatt Enders, purple; Thomas Doolittle, blue; Sam Stangle, red; Ben Stangle, red. Junior English Showmanship: Gage Weller, top purple. Beginner Stock Seat Equitation: Hudson Johnson, top purple; Kaelan Block, purple;Cedar Gabriel, purple; Kash Block, blue; Bailey Bierle, blue; Riley Schofield, blue; Tashina Red Hawk, blue. Junior Pony Stock Seat Equitation: Gage Weller, purple. Junior Stock Seat Equitation: Shaina Solon, top purple; Sage Bierle, purple; Sage Gabriel, purple; Hunter Johnson, blue; Dustin Enders, blue; Paul Smiley, blue. Senior Stock Seat Equitation: Thomas Doolittle, blue; Wyatt Enders, blue; Ben Stangle, blue; Sam Stangle, red. Junior Pony Hunt Seat: Gage Weller, purple. Senior Reining: Thomas Doolittle, top purple; Wyatt Enders, blue. Junior Reining: Dustin Enders, purple; Gage Weller, purple; Hunter Johnson, red; Hudson Johnson, red; Paul Smiley, red; Shaina Solon, red; Kaelan Block, red; Kash Block, red. Senior Western Riding: Ben Stangle, purple; Thomas Doolittle, blue; Wyatt Enders, blue; Sam Stangle, red. Junior Western Riding: Sage Gabriel, purple; Gage Weller, blue; Hunter Johnson, blue; Shaina Solon, blue, Paul Smiley, blue; Kaelan Block, blue; Dustin Enders, blue; Hudson Johnson, red; Cedar Gabriel, red; Kash Block, red. Senior Trail: Thomas Doolittle, top purple; Wyatt Enders, red. Junior Trail: Shaina Solon, purple; Paul Smiley, blue; Gage Weller, red; Kaelan Block, red; Sage Gabriel, red; Dustin Enders, red. Beginner Trail: Kash Block, purple; Hudson Johnson, blue; Cedar Gabriel, blue. Senior Barrel Racing: Thomas Doolittle, 20.10, purple; Wyatt Enders, 21.41, blue. Junior Barrel Racing: Paul Smiley, 20.08, purple; Shaina Solon, 21.13, purple; Hudson Johnson, 21.35, purple; Sage Gabriel, 21.50, purple; Hunter Johnson, 23.60, purple; Sage Bierle, 25.91, blue; Dustin Enders, 27.58, blue; Cedar Gabriel, 29.09, red; Tashina Red Hawk, 31.96, red; Kash Block, 45.10, red; Kaelan Block, NT, white. Pony Junior Barrel Racing: Gage Weller, 23.83, purple. Senior Pole Bending: Thomas Doolittle, 25.90, blue; Wyatt Enders, 39.05, red. Junior Pole Bending: Paul Smiley, 25.05, purple; Shaina Solon , 25.34, purple; Sage Gabriel , 28.09, blue; Hudson Johnson, 30.36, blue; Hunter Johnson, 33.43, red; Sage Bierle, 34.22, red; Dustin Enders, 37.45, red; Cedar Gabriel, 37.96, red; Kash Block, 54.74, red; Kaelan Block, NT. Pony Junior Pole Bending: Gage Weller, 31.02, blue. Senior BreakAway: Thomas Doolittle, NT, white; Wyatt Enders, NT, white. Junior BreakAway: Paul Smiley, 16.33, purple; Hunter Johnson, NT, white; Kaelan Block, NT, white; Hudson Johnson, NT, white; Gage Weller, NT, white. Senior Calf Roping: Thomas Doolitte, NT, white.

Extreme fire danger a huge concern

Due to extreme fire danger, the Badlands National Park is urging all visitors to use extra caution while enjoying public lands. Forecasted hot and dry weather and the national fire activity level have led to an increased pressure on available firefighting resources. While visiting Badlands National Park and Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, please be aware of the following fire-danger related rules and regulations. Campfires are not allowed under any circumstances. Fireworks are prohibited. All vehicles must travel on designated roads and park in designated areas. Driving or parking your vehicle in tall, dry vegetation can ignite a grass fire. Extinguish all smoking material in appropriate, approved containers. As you visit other public lands, please follow all fire restrictions. The Buffalo Gap National Grasslands are under Stage II Fire Restrictions which restrict camp fires, open flames, and smoking. For more information, please contact the National Grasslands Visitor Center in Wall, SD at 605-2792125. For more park information see http://www.nps.gov/badl or follow us on Twitter @BadlandsEdu, and @Badlands_Ranger.

Jr. Western Showmanship Paul Smiley (L), Sage Gabriel,

Hunter Johnson, Sage Bierle and Shaina Solon stand ready to present their horse to the judge. --courtesy photos

Jr. Western Showmanship Judge Eris Tanner evaluates

Dustin Enders and his horse.

A purple ribbon Shaina Solon and her horse, Jasper, received a purple ribbon in the Jr. Stock Seat Equitation.

Jr. Hunter Seat Equitation Gage Weller and his horse,

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