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County nepotism policy reviewed, nix purchase of FSA building, will continue drivers license service
~ by Robyn Jones ~ The Jackson County Commissioners met on Monday, July 9 with all commissioners in attendance. Marlene Knutson from Central South Dakota Enhancement District met with the board to discuss the future of the library and appling for the Community Development Block Grant. Purchasing the building on Main Street that currently houses the FSA Office (owned by Hildebrand and Kujawa) for $200,000 was discussed. Estimated costs for needed renovation were presented for gutter replacement, carpet, security system, wiring upgrades, and replacing the heating and cooling system, exceed $100,000. With totals amounting to over $300,000 the commissioners felt that a new structure could be built for approximately the same total. Concrete estimates were presented from Gibson Concrete for new cement at the existing site and from Marty Gardner for demolishing the old building north of the library. Discussion followed on where to build a new building and if it was built in the existing location of the current library, where would the library be housed during the construction phase. It was suggested to purchase the vacant lots behind the FSA Office from the Kadoka Nursing Home and build there. Parking along Seventh Street was a concern and it was questioned if there was ample room to have a parking lot. It was noted that the community members who had attended the meeting were in strong support of keeping the library on Main Street. With the deadline for the grant application approaching fast and so many decisions to make, the commissioners agreed to not apply for the grant until the October 15, 2012 deadline. A motion carried to not purchase the building from Hildebrand and Kujawa. Providing the drivers license service was discussed. County Auditor Vicki Wilson stated that from the letters that were sent to adjoining counties requesting funding assistance for this service, Bennett County responded stating they would not provide any funding. She stated that Haakon County may possibly provide some assistance. It was noted that those who attend the public meeting regarding the drivers license service were very supportive of continuing the service. A motion carried to continue the service. A request was received from an abstract company who would like to come to the courthouse and scan all the Jackson County records in the Register of Deeds office. Fees for obtaining copies of these records have been discussed at previous meetings with no decisions made. The documents requested are open records and available to the public. Wilson stated she will contact other counties and present fee information at the August meeting. Emergency Manager Jackie Stilwell said that there will be emergency management courses in various locations in the state for the commissioners to attend. Homeland Securitys main concern this year is addressing cyber terrorism. The process of submitting this grant has changed, and it needs to include dealing with cyber terrorism. Stilwell stated that if a disaster would affect Jackson County a command center would probably be located at the fire hall. She suggested replacing the generator at the courthouse with a larger unit, since the current one only operates a portion of the building, and donating the old one to the fire hall. If approved, funding through the Homeland Security grant would cover the expenses. The commissioners approved Stilwell to attend the SD State Emergency Managers Conference in September. Highway Superintendent Mitch Olney said that ditches are being mowed. The bridge that leads to the Pat Guptill residence should be completed within the week and the road leading to the Scott Breck residence will also be completed. Following these projects the road crew with be working east of Long Valley. Olney stated that Tom Luke and Sons have completed the gravel screening and crushing contract and will be leaving the area. A gravel contract with Guptill Farms for gravel at 60 per ton was approved. Olney presented information from Morris, Inc., of Ft. Pierre on renting a screener. The cost would be $9,000 for 160 hours and was approved. Truck repairs were discussed. One truck is in Philip being repaired and another truck needs the read end repaired. Upon request from the commissioners, Olney contacted Excel Truck and Trailer Repair in Rapid City and said they could start repairing the truck on the 14th or 16th of July. The commissioners said to contact Shads Towing to have them haul the truck to Rapid City for repairs. Olney stated that Western Communications has changed the programming on the radios to a low band. An estimate on installing repeaters will be obtained. At this point Commissioners Jim Stilwell and Glen Bennett left the meeting. Discussion was held on commissioners hiring family members as employees within the county. States Attorney Dan Van Gorp read the countys nepotism policy and according to the policy, hiring Rose Bennett, who is the wife of Commissioner Glen Bennett, for the position in the Director of Equalization Office would not be against policy since Brad Stone would be her supervisor. Those addressing the commissioners with concerns stated that even though it was not against policy, the commissioners supervise Brad Stone and Rose Bennetts husband, Glen, is a commissioner and overall it appears bad to the public to hire immediate family members. The commissioners agreed that publically it may not appear as the right decision, but no other qualified applicants applied for the position. A motion carried to hire Rose Bennett at an hourly rate of $9.00 with a beginning date of July 16. Twiss and Denke voted yes, Bonenberger voted no. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at courthouse for information regarding a land exchange between the forrest service to the nature conservancy. Following the land exchange, these parcels of land will be offered for sale to private landowners. Sheriff Clements said the Deputy Sheriff Ian Patrick has submitted his resignation and the position will be advertised. He also said there are currently two people completing 20 hours of community service, entering data into his computer. The commissioners held a 40 minute executive session for personnel issues, with no action taken. With no other business the meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, August 13.
League champs The Kadoka A baseball team took first place in the Badlands Baseball Tournamnet that was held in Wall on Saturday, July 14. In the first game Kadoka defeated Philip with a score of 6-5 in seven innings. In the championship game, Kadoka defeated Murdo in seven innings with a final 13-4. Picture back row (L-R): Lavin Bendt, assistant coach Rich Lamont, Jory Rodgers, Makenzie Stilwell, Storm Wilcox, AJ Bendt, Barney Letellier, assistant coach Rich Bendt, and coach Jody Sudbeck. Front row: Katy ODaniel, Reese Sudbeck, Marcus Herber, Abe Herber, Jarred Hicks, Richard Lamont, Gage Weller. --photo by Shawna Bendt
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Rodeo Bible Camp workday, Sunday, July 22, 1:00 p.m. at the arena. Everyone welcome. Summer Reading Program at the Jackson County Library on Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Badlands Cowboys for Christ Rodeo Bible Camp starts Monday, August 6, and will contintue through the 9th for youth ages 13 through 19. Questions please call 605-8372376 or 605-441-8554.
VanderMay takes over as school board president, Great Hall repairs on schedule
~ by Robyn Jones ~ The Kadoka Area School Board met on Wednesday, July 11 at 5 p.m. for a building meeting. The architecture and construction contractors were present to discuss the repairs of the Great Hall. Progress with the project is on schedule. Appling stucco to the exterior portion of the building is planned to begin on Monday, July 23. The interior portion of the repairs has also begun. Insulation within the walls, that is absorbed with water, is being removed and replaced with new insulation. Additional remodeling projects were proposed. Installing new windows and siding to the west side of the former elementary wing was discussed. At 7:00 p.m. the board called their regular meeting to order. The agenda, financial report, bills and minutes from the June 13 and 26 meetings were approved. The transportation committee recommended that a new Blue Bird, 53 passenger bus, be purchased for the amount of $80,250. A motion carried to approve the purchase. Contracts were approved for Valerie Kruse, instructional aide at Interior in the amount of $9 per hour, Kate Latham, special education aide, at Interior for $9 per hour, and Nikki DeVries, cheerleading advisor, in the amount of $900. At this time, the board proceeded with reorganization. Mark DeVries was presented with a certificate of merit for his years of service to the district. Oaths of office were given to Eileen Stolley, business manager, and to Ross Block and Mark Williams, board members. Dan VanderMay was elected as president of the board and Ross Block was elected vice president. Compensation for the school board members will remain at $75 for the president and $50 for other members for each meeting. School lunch costs were discussed. New changes in the nutrition program requires that more fresh fruits and vegetables are served. With these changes, the costs of the lunch program will increase. Lunch rates from last year were discussed and increases of 5 and 10 per meal were proposed. Although the lunch program has never sustained a profit, having the program sustain itself is the goal. A motion carried to increase all student meals by 10, adult meals by 25 and milk will remain at 30. Admission fees for extra curricular events will remain the same as last year. Board members were appointed to the following committees. Three Rivers Coop: Dawn Rasmussen; auditorium: Ken Lensegrav and Dan VanderMay; buildings and grounds: VanderMay, Dale Christensen and Ross Block; transportation: Lensegrav and DJ Addison; policy: Rasmussen, Christensen and Mark Williams; technology: Block and Addison; sports complex: Addison and Williams; negotiations: VanderMay, Block and Christensen. The board entered into executive session at 8:10 p.m. for the purpose of marketing and pricing strategies. They returned to open session 10 minutes later, with no action taken. Another executive session was held for personnel matters that lasted 12 minutes. No action was taken when returning to open session. The next regular board meeting was rescheduled for Wednesday, August 15, due to a conflict with the ASBSD/SASD joint convention in Sioux Falls. In other action the board: approved the second reading and adoption of the technology use policies, adopted the annual designations as listed on the agenda, approved to publish staff contracts; declared several items as surplus which will be sold at a public auction at a later date, established bus routes the same as last year.
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cations in the United States and to Mexico. It was during this period that Walter got to meet and shake hands with former president, Jimmy Carter. All who knew Walter had no doubt of his honesty and work ethic. Seldom was work being done that he was not involved in. He enjoyed talking with people who came to visit or have grain cleaned. If you were around him for any amount of time, you got the benefit of his story telling and his ever-present big smile and a sparkle in his eyes. He also enjoyed working on all machinery, from the simplest to the most complex, and could get just about anything back up and running. Unfortunately, he never got around to building his flying machine but got to fly in an airplane with son Jim and finally got to ride in a helicopter last summer. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing. He always enjoyed hunting, playing the violin and accordion, and tinkering. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 59 years, Joann Van Tassel; four children, Steven Van Tassel (Susan) of Midland, Sandra Heaton (Dennis) of Midland, Linda Clavel (Ted) of Mankato, Minn., and James Van Tassel (Brenda) of Midland; eight grandchildren, Terri (Heaton) Staben, Gina (Heaton) Steinlicht, Jesse Heaton, Brady Clavel, Krista (Clavel) Brown, Michelle Van Tassel, LaRae Van Tassel and Ryan Van Tassel; five great-grandchildren Michael Steinlicht, Megan Steinlicht, Erika Steinlicht, Leah Staben and Zoe Staben; a halfbrother, Donald VanTassel of Ottumwa, Iowa; a half-sister, Eunice Valentine (Phil) of Ottumwa, Iowa; a special aunt, Fern Konst; and a special uncle, William Billy Lee. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ruth (Caster) Van Tassel; a half-brother, Vern Van Tassel; and his maternal grandparents, William and Pearl Lee. Funeral services were held Monday, July 16, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating. Music was provided by Barb Bowen, pianist, and Chuck and RuthAnn Carstensen, vocalists. Ushers were Reuben Vollmer and Mickey Daly. Pallbearers were Mark Foland, Glen Hostutler, Tony Willoughby, Ed Heeb, Dean Heeb and Vincent Schofield.Honorary pallbearers were his birthday buddies, Vern and Carrol Foland, Lawrence and Ronda Schofield, all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip. A memorial has been established to the Midland Volunteer Fire Department and the Midland Ambulance. Arrangements were with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip. His online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome.com he built and cherished many lifelong friendships. Survivors include a son, Alan Brunsch of Norris; a daughter, Misty Brunsch of Norris; his mother, Lucille Brunsch of Norris; two brothers, Beryl Brunsch of Martin, and Jim Brunsch and his wife, Jill, of Buckeye, Ariz.; four sisters, Nancy Kehn of Batesland, Carol Anderson and her husband, Stanton, of Belvidere, Jane Rutherford and her husband, Mike, of Rapid City, and Cindy Coon and her husband, Rodney, of Martin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Paul, and nieces, Angie Amiotte and Michelle Brunsch. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 14, at the Martin Activities Center at Martin Grade School with Father Craig West and Father Webster Two Hawk officiating. Music was provided by Steve Livermont, Stuart Livermont and Sharla Krogman. Ushers were Steve Williams, Kevin Sasse, Scott Bauman and Dick Nelson. Pallbearers were John Bauman, Dale Young, John Brooks, Keith Louden, Roger Latshaw, Bruce Berry, Stanton Anderson, J.D. Witt and Lyle OBryan. Honorary pallbearers were Jacks nephews, Willie and Jesse Clifford, David and Joe Amiotte, Tony Ward, Chad, James Jr., Grady and Grant Brunsch. Interment was at the Martin Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Arrangements were with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip. His online guestbook is available at www.rushfuneralhome.com
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Walter Van Tassel, age 88 of Midland, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip. Walter Harlan Van Tassel was born February 16, 1924, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Walter E. and Ruth Van Tassel. Walter (Junior to many) moved to the Midland area in 1929 where he lived with his grandparents, William and Pearl Lee, on the 1912 homestead ranch north of Ottumwa and was raised like brothers and sister with his aunt, Fern (Lee) Konst, and his uncle, Bill Lee. Walter was educated at the Mattison Country School where he graduated the eighth grade. Walter continued to farm and ranch with the Lees and became very mechanically inclined, working on the farm equipment, keeping it moving during the war years (baling wire and a good set of pliers will fix anything). In 1951, a custom farming crew from Nebraska made its way into the Ottumwa (S.D.) area. Joann Walker, who was driving truck for her parents, was invited to a birthday party for Bill Lee, where she met Walter. There were several trips to Nebraska over the next year that culminated in their marriage in 1952. Walter continued to work the ranch with the Lees and started his family. Walter and Bill Lee established the Golden Willow Ranch on the original homestead, which raised registered Black Angus cattle, certified seed, farming and custom grain cleaning. Over the years, Walter worked hard to improve the quality of seed produced by Golden Willow Seeds. During this time period, Walter was recognized with several awards, including the 1991 South Dakota Certified Seed Grower of the year. In 1995, Walter and Joann were invited to participate as ambassadors for People to People mission and traveled to China. They also made trips to various lo-
Jack Louis Brunsch, age 60 of Norris, S.D., died suddenly, on Monday, July 9, 2012, while working at his ranch. Jack Louis Brunsch was born March 17, 1952, in Kadoka, the son of Paul and Lucille (Peck) Brunsch. He began grade school in a one room school house located two miles from the ranch home. He later attended grade school at Norris, before attending Bennett County High School, graduating in 1970. He began his college career at South Dakota State University in Brookings, then transferred to Missoula, Mont., before graduating from Black Hills State College, majoring in biology and chemistry. Jacks first and main interest was his children. He also loved ranching, team roping, gardening, golfing, skiing, and generally all outdoor activities with family and friends. Throughout his years in rodeo, Jack received many buckles and awards. In 2010, he participated in the Indian National Finals Rodeo. Through both ranching and rodeo,
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It wasnt too long ago I had to tell a sixty-something woman that her breast biopsy showed cancer cells. I explained what the next steps would be and that soon I would arrange for her to see a breast cancer specialist. I remember looking up from the chart into her eyes and seeing a strange glassy stare. She had that What do I do now? look. More than ten million Americans are cancer survivors, but that number doesnt seem to help much when you are the patient, some doctor is speaking, and the word cancer comes up. In discussions like this, Ive learned from experience that after the word cancer, all other words and advice are likely lost, and another visit for options in a day or two is needed. Then it is my job to make available to her the very best treatment, and to help her believe in it. Yesterday I asked a 95 year-old patient and friend of mine who is a breast cancer survivor how it all happened. She described about twenty years earlier discovering a marble sized hard lump in her breast, being referred to the surgeon who, in 1989, gave her options of treatment. The patient then chose to have a simple mastectomy. She said, I didnt get excited, I just trusted the doctor. He told me we dont play around with this stuff, and I believed him. This wise woman went on to tell me about her relative who also had a breast lump, was afraid, didnt get help, and didnt live a year. Better to just think of it like getting a new hip. Get it taken care of, and get on with life. She said. Trust is the key ingredient to this story of cancer. First, the physician must truly deliver the very best treatment options available anywhere and then the patient must believe that is true. Like my 95 year-old patient said, I just trusted the doctor. Take home message: Caring for cancer patients requires a physician to know how to communicate well; When caring for any patient physicians must promise to deliver the best treatment options available anywhere; Successful treatment depends on the patient trusting that the physician is delivering on that promise.
Sneaking Vegetables into Family Meals Encouraging children and adults to eat more vegetables makes sense since they are lowcalorie, high fiber and nutrientrich foods. People who eat generous amounts of vegetables as part of a healthy diet can reduce their risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, stroke and some types of cancers. Children ages 2 to 3 years old need 1 cup of vegetables daily, 4 to 8 year olds should get 1 to 1-1/2 cups and 9 to 13 year olds need 11/2 to 2-1/2 cups. Teens and adults need 2-1/2 to 3 cups daily. These amounts are for individuals getting less than 30 minutes of physical activity per day. As you increase your physical activity, you can eat more and stay within your calorie budget. Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and fitness. Eating a variety of vegetables is as important as quantity. No single vegetable provides all the nutrients you need to be healthy. Include vegetables throughout your day for snacks, side dishes or in your main meal. All vegetables (including beans) count toward your daily recommended amount, whether theyre fresh, frozen, or canned. Think color. Eating vegetables of
different colors such as black beans, green spinach, and orange sweet potatoes give your body a wide range of nutrients such as fiber, folate, and vitamin A, just to name a few. As you know, just because we tell kids that vegetables are good for them, doesnt mean that theyll want to eat more of them. Try a variety of serving strategies to broaden your familys comfort zone for eating vegetables. One strategy may be to hide vegetables in foods your family is willing to eat. Try adding vegetable toppings like broccoli and spinach to pizza. Stir peas and corn into a casserole or mix shredded zucchini into meatloaf or muffins. Have family members help prepare skewers of vegetables such as tomatoes, mushrooms and green peppers for kabobs, as part of a barbeque meal. MyPlate (http://www.choosemyplate.gov/) developed by the USDA supports the idea of increasing vegetable and fruit consumption by suggesting that we fill half our plate with colorful fruit and vegetables at every meal. For quick vegetable and fruit recipes that take 30 minutes or less to prepare go to: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/30-minutes-orless.
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Read Luke 22:31-34 The disciple Peter was a man of great faith and bold action. But as readers of the New Testament know, his brash style sometimes led him to make humiliating Learning From Failure mistakes. More than once, this disciple had to wear the label of "miserable failure" rather than that of "obedient servant." We can all relate when it comes to falling short of expectations. Obedience to God is a learning process, and failure is a part of our development as humble servants. When we yield to temptation or rebel against God's authority, we realize that sin has few rewards, and even those are fleeting. Failure is an excellent learning tool, as Peter could certainly attest. Through trial and error, he discovered that humility is required of believers (John 13:5-14); that God's ways are higher than the world's ways (Mark 8:33); and that one should never take his eyes off Jesus (Matt. 14:30). He took each of those lessons to heart and thereby grew stronger in his faith. Isn't that Romans 8:28 in action? God caused Peter's failures to be put to good use as training material because the disciple was eager to mature and serve. God doesn't reward rebellion or wrongdoing. However, by His grace, He blesses those who choose repentance and embrace chastisement as a tool for growth. We would probably all prefer to grow in our faith without ever making a mistake before God's eyes, but we cannot deny that missteps are instructive. Failure teaches believers that it is much wiser and more profitable to be obedient to the Lord. That's a lesson we all should take to heart.
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Chris and Terry Baldwin and girls were visited last week by Chris sister, Susan Gepner, from Connecticut. Her husband, Gary, was with her as was her daughter, Dorothy. They came last Sunday, and, on Tuesday, the Baldwins and Gepners toured the Black Hills. They went to Wind Cave, Mt. Rushmore, and the Needles and even stopped for ice cream in Hill City. On Friday, everyone went to Sioux Falls. The Gepners were on their way to visit Garys sister in Minneapolis, and the Baldwins took in the South Dakota bee-keepers annual summer meeting. Of particular interest were some speakers from USDA who spoke on chemicals to use on the mites that infect bees. Chris himself uses, instead of chemicals, a survival of the fittest approach. He sees which hives have natural immunity and uses those to increase his numbers. This isnt the normal approach, but works for Chris although he is one of the few beekeepers that does it. The Baldwins skipped a banquet one evening in favor of visiting the falls on the river in town. The river isnt very wild this year, but the park and falls were enjoyable anyway. Michelle Mansfield was in Rapid City last week attending some classes involved with her teaching duties at Kadoka. Son Tyrel stayed home with his dad, Aaron, and also spent a night with grandparents, Jim and Fayola. At home, the Mansfields helped Bonenbergers and Magelkys work some cattle. Bunny Green and Wally Wells took their dogs to Kadoka last week for rabies shots. Another day, Bunny, Betty Kusick and Cheryll Wells journeyed to Kadoka for groceries. Cheryll came back from helping her folks to help Wally celebrate his birthday on the 18th, but she will have to go back before long. Cella Baldwin and her cousin were walking by one day and stopped to visit Bunny on her porch for an hour or so. Bunny said the grasshoppers have now pretty much decimated the plants she had in pots on the porch. Mike and Marlene Perault are currently entertaining son Johns two youngest kids, Jackson and Kylie, from Kansas. They expect to be here about ten days or so and enjoy helping around the place, trying their hands at driving tractors, doing chores, etc. Daughter Coleen also came by for a couple of days. She and her family were on their way to camp in the Black Hills. Since they had their trailer with them, they just parked it in the yard and slept in it. They have three children. As a result, Peraults have seen five of their twelve grandkids in the last week. Marlene mentioned that it was also very hot six years ago when their daughter, Laney, got married. It was 106 on her wedding day but 117 the next day when they opened gifts at Mike and Marlenes. Dave and Jean Calhoon are having grasshopper problems with their garden. As a result, they picked all their beets and brought them to give away at church on Sunday. Dave said they are somewhat small but really good. Other than that, haying is the main activity at the Calhoons. Dave said we were spoiled by last years abundant hay crop, but there is some to get this year as well to add to the leftovers from last year. Chad and Francie Davis were visited by their friend, Alicia, and family this last week. She has four kids about the same age as the Davis kids. Alicia is now from Illinois, but is originally from Union Center and attended Sunshine Bible Academy with Chad and Francie. Activities included playing in the trickle that is left of the White River. This involves quite a bit of mud and sand. On Thursday evening, Francie and boys rode horses across the river and over to Bob Fortunes. They stayed there overnight and helped work some heifers on Friday. Russ and Gay Spinsby had both of their boys home this weekend. Marty and his son, Charlie, came from Dell Rapids on Friday and left early on Sunday. Casey had been in Pierre all week attending some classes having to do with his police work in Huron. He had brought his camper along to stay in. His wife, Janet, and kids came to Pierre this weekend, and the whole family came to Russ and Gays on Saturday for a cookout and to help Marty and Charlie celebrate their birthdays which are both in the near future. Bob, Diane and Matt Bork also came over for the cookout. Since Charlie is five and Caseys children, Xavier and Yesenia, are eight and nine, there was a lot of activity. After they all left, Gay said it was awfully quiet. The whole family hadnt been together for quite a spell so it was nice to see each other again. Over the 4th, the Spinsbys were visited by Todd Martin of Beresford and his son, Stone, who often comes to hunt and were after prairie dogs this time around. Gay also said theyve wrapped up their wheat harvest for this year which is always a relief. Betty Kusick drove to Winner one day last week with Loretta and Lawrence Schreiber. They went to visit Lorettas daughter-in-law and grandson. Betty said they hadnt been there in a while so it was nice to catch up on things despite Winner being one of the hotter areas on earth. Another day, Betty caught a ride with Arla Patterson from Kadoka to Wanblee since Arla was working at the post office there that day. She then accompanied Joe Livermont to a doctors appointment in Pine Ridge before catching the return trip with Arla. Betty already has fresh cucumbers from some pots she has on her porch. She said her son, Kenny, was a bit mad at her since his cucumbers in Kadoka havent quite set on yet. Her tomatoes, also in pots, will still be a few days before they have ripe ones.
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Marjorie Anne Letellier 462-6228 He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy shall meet him everywhere. Emerson Sharon Ring and Deb visited with Marjorie Anne Letellier on Monday afternoon. The Jason Burma family traveled to Sunshine Bible Academy Monday evening. The boys surprised their friend, Josh Hofman, on his birthday that day. The Burmas returned home on Wednesday in time to head to Mission for the ball game. Tuesday evening, Paul and LuAnne Beckwith of Pierre brought down their car for Andee and spent time at the James Letelliers. They also visited Ron and Becky Patton at Lakeview that evening. Wednesday the Blackpipe baseball team played Mission at Antelope and came home the victors by a wide margin. Blackpipe hosted the Rosebud baseball team and won 11-1 on Thursday evening. If you havent seen many kids around this last week, its because they were busy attending basketball camp in White River and playing baseball at night. Our older kids have been playing in basketball leagues all summer long, too. White River had three teams and it keeps our kids busy. CJ White Hat and Justice Morrison have been busy pitching for the Mission teener baseball team, too. Quite a deal, when they are so talented they are in great demand before they even get to high school. We are proud! Wednesday and Thursday Susan Taft was working in the post office. Thursday afternoon Dan and Morgan went to Winner for baler parts. Jean Kary accompanied June Ring and her grandson, Matthew, to the Donna Adrian home in White River for a joint meeting of the Riverview, Ring Thunder and Norris Extension Club ladies on Wednesday. Donna gave them a quiz on herbs and then furnished the herbs to let them each make their own herb garden. It was a nice afternoon. June Ring and Janice Ring traveled to Rapid City on Thursday on business. Thursday evening the James Letelliers went out for supper to celebrate their anniversary and were home in time to get in on some of the Blackpipe game. Those little guys are so fun to watch. They are all business and love playing the game. They like lots of fans, too. Come and enjoy a ball game. Heat has been the topic of the news these days and has certainly been dictating the activities, too or lack of them. Stay cool and remember to drink a lot of water. The hottest day so far was Sunday when folks report up to 113 degrees! That is one record we dont even want to keep or break again. Maxine Allard accompanied June Ring to the Brunsch family prayer service held in Martin on Friday evening. She was so glad to get to see so many of the family. Maxine also reports that her daughter, Sharon, had knee surgery on Thursday and is doing fine. Dan and Susan Taft were among the huge crowd of folks who attended the services for Jack Brunsch held in Martin on Saturday afternoon. The Tafts visited her parents, Alvin and Judy Simmons, after the service. This community was totally shocked Monday to hear the news of the loss of Jack Brunsch, 60. What a great friend and neighbor! Jack called Norris home all his life and we are very proud of that. Norris followed his name on a lot of rodeo programs, too. A very large crowd of family, friends and neighbors gathered in both Kadoka and Martin to pay their last respects to one great cowboy. He always had time to visit and was sincerely interested in you. He was never too busy to care. Jack was a great Mr. Mom, too. Alan and Misty and the rest of the Brunsch family, you can be assured of all our love and support. We pray that the dear Lord will comfort your sad hearts at this time of sudden loss. We will all miss Jack, but he will be in our hearts forever. May God bless the memory of Jack Brunsch. Sunday dinner guests of the Jason Burmas were James and Marjorie Letellier. That evening Jason Burma and Beaver and Jade left for Cedar Canyon Bible Camp at Maurine. Jason is the camp director. Everyone must be outside this morning trying to beat the heat; therefore not much news. Sunday, I thought of getting a busload to head north for the summer. How about it? Have a great week.
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I picked my first vine-ripened home-raised tomato this year on July 9. I ate it that day as well, and it was excellent. This is a few days earlier than last year when I had to wait until July 13. July 4 is my aim for next year, but that may be pushing it a bit. Oh, Im sorry. I didnt mean to lord it over you if you havent had any home-raised tomatoes yet this year. Oh, well, maybe I did a little. Couldnt help myself. Good tomatoes, though, are one of the simple pleasures of life. When youve been eating the storebought, certainly-not-vine-ripened ones for lo these many winter and spring months, its hard not to be delighted when you finally get a really tasty one. Now if my cucumbers would just hurry up and set on, that would be great. In the meanwhile, Ill have to search around for other simple pleasure to keep life interesting. Actually, I found two last week in the form of new computer games. Both are hard enough to keep you working but not so impossible that they drive you crazy. One takes me around the world in 80 days, and the other has me breezing from England back and forth to various exotic places. Both are fun. Several times lately, too, Ive been delighted by sunrises or sunsets. The other morning, there was a whole sky-full of pink fluffy clouds. I just sat spellbound and watched Gods display until the sun came up enough to make me get up and grudgingly go inside. As you know, God is an artist with light and can paint amazing scenes. Sometimes after a thunderstorm, the sun peaks out under the departing clouds and makes everything golden and really quite lovely. The wet prairie gives off a fresh scent about then to enhance the experience. The smells of sage, and grass and soil all combine to make a guy breathe deeply and rejoice. This morning, I was enchanted with the eastern view just before sunrise. There were the bright morning stars of Venus and Jupiter with the tiny remnant of the crescent moon parked right between them. If that werent enough, Capella was glowing just to the north of them, and little Aldebaran in Taurus was keeping close company with Venus. I was sad to see the sky lighten so much that these diamonds of light faded out on me. A good book is also a treat. The other evening I was reading a book on my small laptop computer while eating at a local restaurant. It was written by a humorist who occasionally comes up with something really funny. There I was practically laughing out loud and hoping everyone around didnt notice and wonder if Id just gone nuts or what. A good mystery is fine too and lots of other stuff. Im not a particularly social person so I dont belong to any clubs or anything like that. It is occasionally fun, though, to get out amongst them and jabber about this and that. It tends to give you a boost out of your normal routine, which can be refreshing. Sometimes, too, interacting with family can be rewarding. When Im helping care for our son, Chance, he often leans into me and puts his head down on my shoulder. This simple action makes my heart expand quite a bit, and Im never in any hurry to have him sit back down. Kids can try your patience from time to time, but they can also touch your heart. Another delight is finding a great new piano arrangement of a hymn or song you already like. Ive found several like that so far this year, and they often give me a certain buzz way down in my belly that tells me this composition is really good. Usually these are difficult pieces that take some work before others can enjoy hearing you play them, but they are well worth the effort. This morning after church, I bragged to Betty that my tomatoes were already producing. She pointed to her kitchen cupboard where there were two fresh cucumbers shed just picked off a potted vine on her front porch. I almost grabbed them and ran, but I was able to restrain myself. In other words, Betty turned it on me and traded one bit of bragging for another. She told me I cheated by buying my tomato plants already flowering back in May, which isnt too far from the truth. Thats okay. She must have cheated a little with the cucumbers too. Never mind, Ill have cucumbers before long, and meanwhile I have three more ripe tomatoes in the refrigerator that Im about to enjoy with a bit of salt, a nice chunk of meat, and maybe a bun. I even have some excellent cherries in the refrigerator, and a bit of fresh-apricot cobbler might go nicely with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. You know, it appears that life is just full of simple pleasures, and all we have to do is look around and find them. Keep looking.
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Susan Hoon came by on Sunday to see her mother, Betty VanderMay. Mary Petras enjoyed seeing her grandchildren, the Buehrer family: Kyle, Tamie, Autumn and Austin. Dwight Louder spent time with his wife, Dorothy, and son, Darin, this week. Larry Grimme stopped in on Sunday for a visit with his friend, Harold Schnee. Shirley Josserand came by on Monday to see Harold. Polly Kujawa got out for a walk with her son, Jim, on Sunday. Polly enjoyed the company of her children, Scott and Rita Endres, Joanne Berheim, and Rhonda Schultz, over the weekend. Granddaughter Stephanie Boynon was also here to see Polly. All the other family members visited as well, but did not sign our book. Winona Carson had a nice visit with daughter-in-law, Renate Carson, on Sunday. Ron and Renate were in on Tuesday. Visiting from Casper, WY, were Georgetta Coles, Winona's niece, and Rachael Allen, Winona's sister-in-law. Mary Bull Bear had a pleasant time with granddaughter, E. Marie, on Monday. Nevaeh Pierce visited Grandma Mary several times this week. Daughter Sonia stopped in frequently, too. Wilma Daniel enjoyed chatting with her friends, Diane McDaniel and Sheila Westfall, on Monday. On Wednesday, Milton Sorensen welcomed the company of several family members including Norma Sorensen, sister; Billy, Brice and Nellie Krebs, great niece and nephew; and Steve and Michelle Krebs, nephew and niece-in-law. Harriet Noteboom had a good time with her friend, Bob Brown, from Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Ruth Klundt enjoyed time spent with husband, Lyle. Rick and Paulette Wilmarth stopped in to see Alice Wilmarth a few times. Shorty Ireland enjoyed time spent with his son, Hal, and daughter-in-law, Edie, on Sunday.
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Kami Toews and Brandon Deppe are pleased to announce their engagement. A September 8, 2012, wedding is being planned in Sioux Falls, SD. Kami is the daughter of Kenneth and Karen Toews of Kadoka, SD. She is a 2004 graduated of Kadoka High School, Kadoka, SD, and a 2008 graduated of the University of Sioux Falls. Kami is currently employed as an office manager for Natural Arts Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Sioux Falls. Brandon is the son of Nancy and the late John Deppe of Alexandria, SD. He is a 2003 graduated from Hanson High School in South Dakota and also has attended the South Dakota State University. Brandon is employed at Goodin Company in Sioux Falls. The couple will reside in Sioux Falls after the wedding.
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Estate of Alexander H. Livermont, Deceased. PRO. NO. 12-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that on the 27th day of June, 2012, Linda A. Stoddard, whose address is 24305 SD Hwy 44, Norris, SD 57560, was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Alexander H. Livermont. Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred. Claims may be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the clerk with a copy of the claim mailed to the personal representative. /s/ Linda A. Stoddard Linda A. Stoddard 24305 SD Hwy 44 Norris, SD 57560 Clerk of Courts Jackson County Courthouse PO Box 128 Kadoka, South Dakota 57543 Ph. 605-837-2122 Kemnitz Law Office Ralph A. Kemnitz PO Box 469 Philip, SD 57568 Ph. 605-859-2840 [Published July 5, 12, & 19, 2012]
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2 COACHING POSITIONS available at The Garretson School: Head Volleyball; Assistant Volleyball. No teaching positions available. Send application to Supt. Robert L. Arend, Garretson School, PO Box C, Garretson, SD 57030. Open until filled. THE DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSION is taking applications for a full- time Douglas County Highway Superintendent. Must have valid Class A Drivers License. Experience in road/bridge construction/maintenance. Supervisory/administrative experience preferred. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To obtain an application and a complete job description contact the Douglas County Auditor or call (605) 724-2423. Mail applications to: Douglas County Auditors Office, PO Box 159, Armour, SD 57313. An Equal Opportunity Employer. NOW HIRING WAITRESS for Branding Iron at Faith, SDAsk for Tim or Deb 967-2662. FACTORY CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECH needed: Starting salary: $25/hour; extra training available. Medical/retirement benefits. Contact Don or Craig Burns, Philip Motor, 1800-859-5557. JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Worker. Experience in road/bridge construction /maintenance preferred. CDL Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required. Applications / resumes accepted. Information (605) 837-2410 or (605) 837-2422 Fax (605) 8372447. JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff. Certification preferred, accepting all applications. Willing to work all hours, be on call. Salaried position, benefits. Submit resume or LES application to Sheriff Clements, POB 127, Kadoka, SD 57543. Fax 605-837-2046. Position is open until filled. Call 605-8372285. MOBRIDGE-POLLOCK SCHOOL DISTRICT #62-6 is seeking the following full-time positions with beneMiddle School Special fits: Education Instructor; Early Childhood K-2 Special Education Instructor; Paraprofessional; and Custodial (with CDL preferred). Contact Tim Frederick at 605-845-9204 for more information. Applications may be sent to: Mobridge-Pollock School District #62-6; Attn: Applications; 1107 1st Avenue East; Mobridge SD 57601. EOE.
PERKINS COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT. has opening for mechanic. Good Benefits. Applications are available at Courthouse in Bison, SD or call 605-244-5629. PRESS OPERATOR POSITION: Operate Kodak 5631 DI press, AB Dick press and other pressroom and bindery equipment. Hourly salary, full benefit package. Larry Atkinson, Bridge City Publishing, 1413 E Grand Xing, Mobridge, SD 57601, 605-230-0161 or atkinson@mobridgetribune.com. STANLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a dynamic educational leader to join us as a K-5 Principal beginning immediately. Send cover letter, credentials, resume with three references to: Dr. Don Hotalling, Stanley County School District 57-1, P.O. Box 370, Ft. Pierre, SD 57732 or to don.hotalling@k12.sd.us. Application must be received by July 20, 2012. NOTICES ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS
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