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Bison CourierOfficial Newspaper for the City of Bison, Perkins County, and the Bison School District

A Publication of Ravellette Publications, Inc.

P.O. Box 429 Bison, South Dakota 57620-0429

Phone: (605) 244-7199 FAX (605) 244-7198

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Volume 31Number 1June 20, 2013

Includes Tax

Highlights & Happeningsin Bernie Rose for cake & ice

eam on June 29th from 2 - 4 to cel-rate her 98th Birthday.

th Wedding Anniversary Openouse for Greg and Peggy Fried,turday, July 6th from 2 to 5 p.m.their house, 605 1st Ave. W.,

son.

utterite chickens will be herene 28th, call Connie with yourder 244-5518.

The Town of Bison will againsponsor transportation to swimminglessons for children who have com-pleted kindergarten and up. Lessonsare July 8-19. Please mail childsname, age and swimming lessonlevel plus $50 per child to: Town ofBison, PO Box 910, Bison, SD 57620.Registrations must be received nolater than Friday, June 28.

Two new teachers hired

All five school board membersere present on June 11 for theirgular monthly meeting thatsted for 4 3/4 hours as they grap-ed with many issues.A recent issue confronting theard is the possibility of buildingnew school or spending money

renovation of the presenthool. After examining the schoolSP Engineering of Rapid Citycommended building a newhool. A team from the engineer-g firm has completed a walk

rough and submitted to theard a proposal of $35,620.00 tomplete a study giving the boarddollar amount that would beeded to repair the facility. Ituld be up to one and a half yearsefore anything could actually bearted. The firm would write theecs and oversee the biddingocess also. The project could alsodone in phases. Water is now

nning into the basement at thisesent time. After a time of dis-ssion the board gave the greenht to go ahead . The projectam will inform the board whatnovations would cost. We needis information for the tax pay-s, remarked Eric Arneson,ard member. Watch for more in-

rmation on this big project in theture.Teachers Kalin Chapman,hristi Ryen, Tarina Kopren andiza Bonacci were present to pro-se eligibility changes for thegh school students. The presentlicy is thirteen years old andeds some updates. Presently in-gibility lists are given to theachers nine times per year.hese lists determine if studentsn participate in extra-curriculartivities such as ball games, oralterp, school trips, etc., according

their grades. These teachersoposed that the lists be sent outery two weeks or eighteen times

per year. As a result studentswould have more incentive to gettheir work in and keep up theirgrades. This change would helpstudents be more consistent andwould be better for the kids, saidKopren. It would promote a higherquality of work. The goal is tohelp the students be less ineligi-ble, remarked Bonacci. It was theboards consensus that a new pol-icy be written implementing thischange. Next month a first read-ing will be heard. A second reading

must also be done to make thispolicy change. After the secondreading the new policy will be inforce.

Two new teachers were hired,Abby Landphere will teach fourthgrade and Mesha Larson will bethe new high school Math teacher.Contracts for certified staff andnon-certified staff were also ap-proved.

Business Manager Bonnie Crowinformed the board of budgetchanges for the fiscal year whichbegins in July. The General Fundexpenditures would total about1.5 million. An amount of$186,489. surplus funds would beused. The computer lab also needsnew tables and chairs. Included in

the capital outlay budget is$300,000 ear marked for a newshop building, $100,000 for roof-ing, $50,000.00 for engineeringfees and twenty new computers.Because there is only one full timespecial ed teacher the full levymay not be needed. The schoollunch program fund would alsoincrease while the Impact Aidfund would stay the same. Thebudget proposal will be finalizedat the public hearing to be heldMonday, July 8th at 8 p.m. Thehearing is an opportunity for citi-zens to voice their opinions on the

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By Beth HulmAs has become their custom,

Perkins County Commissionerstook their monthly meeting to

Lemmon last week. They startedearly and went into mid-afternoonto complete a lengthy agendathere.

Highway Superintendent TracyBuer also made the trip fromBison for his monthly chat withhis bosses. At Chairman MikeSchweitzers request, he had putsome cost estimates together forfixing Theater Road.

Buer said that his crew couldwiden and fix the road to make itnew again. They would grind upthe existing surface and lay it backdown, over a new base for approx-imately $60,000. This is just anestimate, Buer cautioned.

He could coordinate with Ander-son Western, the contractor on the

State Highway 73 project, to get athree-inch overlay put over theroad in 2015, which would be an-other $230,000 (at todays costs)for an approximate $300,000 total.Theater Road is immediately westof Lemmon and runs north fromHighway 12 to Railway Street.Some say its the worse road in thecounty system. It receives a lot oftruck traffic to Southwest Grain.

Garrett Schweitzer, LemmonCity Council, and the Commission-ers were all interested to know ifBuer and his crew could do some-thing similar with Railway Street,which is to be a joint venture

amongst the City of Lemmon,Adams County and PerkinsCounty. It could save county tax-payers a lot of money if the local

crew could do the work vs. hiring acontractor. Lemmon and AdamsCounty both have assistance fromstate government, however, andPerkins County does not. There-fore, there are certain guidelinesthat will have to be followed.

The countys top priority is to fixTheater Road.

Buer is moving forward with thebid letting for a failing bridge onGolf Course Road, southwest ofBison, in spite of Bison Townshipsrequest to close that section ofroad and to use county money tohelp fix the 178th Street bridge in-stead. Buer said that he had metwith township representatives andhad promised to furnish labor tofix the latter if the township were

to purchase the material. Commis-sioners support that offer.

They are also interested instarting a capital accumulationfund for the eventual resurfacingof the well-traveled Bixby Road,five miles west of Bison but theyare being cautious until the The-ater Road and Railway Street is-sues are resolved. CommissionerBrad Besler, who lives on theBixby Road, urged his peers tomake a decision so that the BixbyRoad can be part of the 2014budget.

A conversation has startedabout the pros and cons of a four-

Commissioners take thmeeting on the road

day work weekcourthouse. The pto work longer Thursday and to noon on Friday orthat some empMondays and otleaving the courdays a week but ga four-day work w

Finance Officeman expressed coit would leave tstaffed a couple Schweitzer is alsidea. Were not ployees, he saidthe public.

Commissioner son also had a progested having oCounty Economboard vs. Lemmohaving their ownthe county posserved. Visitor Esaid that hed besame thing. Withoffering servicesThares in the ReOffice in Lemmon

ally three entitiesably work more ebined, he said.

Commissionersings about the suagreed that it mmaking it work lenge. Rusty Fosof serving the while Schweitzerther town is intermake them do itnot up to us.

Thares was avisitor of the daroom. He introdthe CommunityField Specialist fomon. He has beesince March and

that he has jumfeet and is not volved in the com

Loyson Carda step forward wiquest last week. HService Officer fobut also the suWeed and Pest botion was to decrthe Veteran Serviings only from Apcause there are lerans in the countee you that the taken care of, he

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Matt Schackow, 2007 LHS graduate, is the newest member ofPerkins Countys law enforcement team. He was sworn in lastweek by the Honorable Judge Johnson. Hell reside in Bison.His hiring completes the six-man force, three of whom are sta-tioned in Lemmon and three in Bison.


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T-Ball practice Wednesday June 12th5:00- 6:00 p.m.; June 19th 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Bison Public Library reading program,3rd - 6th grade June 14th. All programs are at 10:30.

All School Reunion-Saturday, June 22, 2013, Open to thePublic, Bison Gymnasium, 6:00 p.m. Evening meal$25.00 per person/$30.00 per person at the door.

Anyone interested in singing in the choir for the GalaDay's Church Service please meet at Grace BaptistChurch Wednesday night, May 22 through June 19 at 7:00p.m.

Paint South Dakota volunteers needed! If you are ableto paint and scrap please join the crew to rejuvenate BobHansons home June 27th and 28th at 5:30 pm and June29th at 8:00 am. Please register with Brandi Baysinger 244-7526 or any Committee member. If you are able to help atany time please stop in.

The American Lutheran Church is seeking weddingdresses, baptism gowns and Easter hats from 1913 - 2013 todisplay during their 100 Year Anniversary program. If youhave an item or know of someone who does, please contactSalli at 605-244-5491.

Alcoholics Anonymous is meeting weekly in Bison. Thegroup meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the basement of

the Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome.To have your NON-PROFIT meeting listed here, please sub-mit them by calling: 244-7199, or e-mailing to: courier@sd-

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No foul playsuspected inPhilip mansdeath

According to the South DakotaAttorney Generals office, as ofMonday morning there is no foulplay suspected in the death of aPhilip man.

Zane George Nelson, 28, son ofDennis Nelson and Diana Olivier,both of Philip, was found in down-town Philip just after midnightSunday morning, June 16. He hadearlier been at the local demolitionderby and was celebrating hisPhilip High School 10-year classreunion.

According to Sara Rabern, pub-lic information officer with the At-torney Generals office, there is nofoul play expected. A full autopsy

is being conducted by the state.The body was first discovered by

a citizen. The incident was ini-tially investigated by personnelfrom the Philip City Police,Haakon County Sheriffs Depart-ment and the South Dakota De-partment of Criminal Investiga-tion. The investigation is still on-going.

As far as the cause of death, wedont have a clue as of yet, saidPhilip Police Chief Kit Graham.We have a lot more questionsthan we do answers, but thatscommon. Its going to take time.

Services for Nelson are pendingwith Rush Funeral Home. A fullobituary will be published.


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The Bison Courier Thursday, June 20, 201

3rd Annual

Kam Arneson Memorial

Ranch Rodeo

Saturday, June 22Perkins County Fairgrounds for

details call Brad Mackaben 244-7522

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vil-sack announced today that thenomination period for local FarmService Agency (FSA) county com-mittees begins on Monday, June17.

"I encourage all eligible farmersand ranchers to participate in this

year's county committee electionsby nominating candidates by theAugust 1 deadline," said Vilsack."County committees are a vitallink between the farm communityand the U.S. Department of Agri-culture and provide an opportu-nity to farmers and ranchers fortheir opinions and ideas to beheard. We have been seeing an in-crease in the number of nomina-tions of women and minority can-didates and I hope that trend con-tinues.

To be eligible to serve on an FSAcounty committee, a person mustparticipate or cooperate in a pro-gram administered by FSA, be el-igible to vote in a county commit-tee election and reside in the local

administrative area in which theperson is a candidate.

Farmers and ranchers maynominate themselves or others,and organizations representingminorities and women also maynominate candidates. To become a

candidate, an elmust sign the nFSA-669A. The foformation about mittee elections line at http://w/elections. Nominthe 2013 electio

marked or receiUSDA Service Cbusiness on Aug. will take place th

While FSA coudo not approve orership or operatmake decisions conservation prgency programs, support loan proagricultural issserve three-yearwide, there are aers and rancherscounty committeconsist of three that are elected bers.

FSA will mail

voters beginning ballots are due bcounty office eithperson by Dec. 2committee memnates take office

Farm Service Agency county conomination period begins June

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New teacherscontinued from page 1

ay tax payer money for thehool is spent.Board member Marcie Kariondered if the school needs aw activity bus. When 28 stu-nts ride the bus with their geard luggage the aisles are blocked

hich is a fire danger. A bus withluggage compartment on one

de of the bus would solve thatoblem. The 2006 bus now beinged was purchased in 2005 and

as 80,000 miles on it. Businessanager Crow will shop around to

nd out what is available.A letter was read declaring thatard members may have work-ans comp coverage. Crow willeck on the cost of it and informe board about this issue nextonth.The bus contract with Gene

mith was discussed. After boardembers read it they had somencerns. Fire drills are needed tosure bus safety but are not men-ned in the contract. There was

scussion on the use of a differenthicle for the south route. As a

sult the contract will be rewrit-n before it is approved.The Roth 457 Plan can now beade available to teachers.uickly the board approved thisssibility to save funds foracher retirement. The moneyr Roth would be taken out ofacher wages for this saving plan.A letter was also received from

herry Basford, retired head cook,questing pay for her 47.4 sick

leave days unused at $15.00 perday. Crow informed the boardthat non-certified staff have neverhad this option in the past. Itcould be a request for next yearwhen the non-certified staff nego-tiates with the board concerningtheir wages. Therefore this re-quest was denied.

An agreement with the Town ofBison was read which enables thecity to use the activity bus to

transport kids to swimming les-sons and open swimming to thepool in Hettinger during the sec-ond and third week in July. Theschool is also asked to provide adriver. Parents must sign a releaseslip saying their child can ride thebus. Dates on the contract are notlisted. Also it is not clear whotakes care of the release slips. As aresult the contract will be re-turned to the city for clarificationand rewritten.

Another letter was read fromJames Seim who asked to pur-chase two acres of school land inRockford Township for $300.00.Kari informed all that a chain oftitle is needed. To sell that landthe board would have to surplus it.

In the future it could be put up forbids. As a result his request wasdenied.

Chairman Dan Kvale an-nounced that the Bison EconomicDevelopment Inc. is looking forvolunteers to help paint Bob Han-sons house. The dates when helpis needed are June 27, 28 & 29.High School students could takeadvantage of this opportunity toserve the community.

At the beginning of this sessionKathleen Engle, an enthusiasticteacher from New Castle,Wyoming, gave a presentation of

her program geared to help newteachers become successful. Ac-cording to the National Associa-tion of School Boards 50% of teach-ers leave teaching after their 5thyear of teaching. Her job is to men-tor new teachers. She said ateacher must be able to teach 21stcentury skills so students can be-come adaptable. One goal is to pre-vent the constant turn-over ofteachers. Using a chart she ex-

plained her program in detail. Alsoshe offered her help to the new su-perintendent if the help is needed,She remarked that teachers ofteneat their own.

In other business:Kraemer was designated to com-

plete and submit the consolidatedapplication for the Title I Grantfunds. The board approved ClayAnderson and James Hanson to beelected on the Board of the SouthDakota High School Activities As-sociation. The board acknowledgedthat health insurance for employ-ees went up 3%. The date of thenext meeting was set for Monday,July 8th at 7 p.m.

Superintendent Kraemer gavehis last report. At this time there

are 142 students registered for thecoming school term. However,there may be others registered be-fore the new term begins. A newhigh school secretary will soon behired to replace Joy Worm whohas retired. Many athletic posi-tions still need to be filled. Thankyou, Mr Kraemer, for your fouryears of service to this school dis-trict.

We wish you well as you leavethis school district to begin a newposition as principal in the FaithSchool District in July. Bon Voy-age.

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Judy Lewis of Sturgis spent theeekend with Art and Marilynhristman.Cassie Foster visited withernie Rose Wednesday.

Vonnie Foster and Nora Ander-n visited with Bernie Rose

hursday.Della Hatle, Dorothy and Kath-en Carmichael visited withernie Rose Friday.Fred and Bev Schopp visited at

the Bob and Connie Houriganhome Sunday afternoon.

Jerry and Carolyn Petik trav-eled to Lemmon Tuesday noon tohave lunch with a cousin from MT

who was passing through.Carolyn Petik and Irene Young

visited with Jeri Lynn BakkenTuesday afternoon.

Thursday morning, CarolynPetik visited with her mother,Irene Young in Lemmon.

Meadow NewsBy Tiss Treib

Obituary

Zane Nelson

Zane Nelson, age 28, of Philip,died Sunday morning, June 16,2013, in Philip.

Zane George Nelson was bornon January 11, 1985 to Dennis andDiana (Terkildsen) Nelson in Rose-bud, South Dakota. He became thelittle brother to Heath Kennedyand Heather Nelson, and later theolder brother of Dane Nelson, son

of Dennis and Jana (Klug) Nelson.Zane attended kindergarten inPhilip and graduated from PhilipHigh School in 2003. He playedfootball all four years of highschool and was an outstandingwrestler, placing at the State Bwrestling tournament his fresh-man through senior years. Zaneloved everything about being out-

doors, though fgreatest passionwent, his fishinfound packed in t

After graduatioMitchell Technicaing Electrical CMaintenance. Upapprentice electrmoved to Ft Cwhere he workecommercial consuntil moving ba2012. Zane lovedoors of Coloradoadvantage to snhike, skateboardfish.

Zane was a frinever speaking aanyone, and posslistening to othement. He always smile on his fac

was, and always table.

Grateful for halife, Zane is smother, Diana (Sfather, Dennis Ners, Heath (KimDane (Amanda) NHeather (Nathanson, four nieces, Kennedy and AKjerstad, maternLavern and Diaand his paternaFrances Nelson. in death by his nHuling, a cousinand his paternal gNelson.

Visitation will Thursday, June 2can Legion Hall prayer service tp.m.

Funeral servic2:00 p.m. FridayAmerican Legionwith Pastor Freziciating.

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Rev. Dana LockhartPrairie Fellowship Parish

In the Gospel of John, Jesus, knowing that his hour had come and preparing his disciples for the crucifixion, offersa remarkable prayer for Christian unity (John 17:20-24). Jesus prays on behalf of all who will be in me that theymay all be one. These words have been on my mind recently, as I begin a period of service as the interim pastor of

the Prairie Fellowship Parish. For the next 7 months, three ELCA Lutheran congregations in the Bison area will beexploring and testing a cooperative ministry arrangement with my congregation in Buffalo. More than just sharing

resources and a pastor, I believe this arrangement provides the opportunity for important conversations aboutChristian unity, the mission of the church, and the importance of cooperation in rural ministry.

As people of faith, we have been bombarded with bad news about the state of Christianity in America. Religion nolonger holds as prominent of a place in our culture, public discourse or communal life as it once did. The category of

people who have no religious affiliation continues to grow, while many of our congregations struggle withdecreasing attendance and an aging membership. Demographic shifts have particularly hit our rural communities:

young people move away and communities get smaller, leaving many small congregations struggling to continuetheir service to the Lord. All this bad news can at times be overwhelming and may even shadow the Good News

that is our mission and joy to proclaim.

At times like these, Christians turn to the Word of God for comfort, guidance and strength. As a pastor, I believethat Jesus prayer in John 17 may be the answer to the prayers of struggling congregations across the country.

Jesus reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles, that we are united with Christians across the globe, andthat all followers of the Risen Lord share a common bond and an essential unity. As Christians, we have reason to

lament and grieve the divisions that exist among us. Our divided witness is doubtlessly contributing to our decline.Yet we know that it is not us who can heal these divisions: only God can rejoin what we humans have torn asunder.Perhaps in our struggles, God is calling us to a time of repentance, and that along with this repentance, the Holy

Spirit is guiding the church to increase our cooperation with one another.

Grounded in our unity in Christ, how can churches work with one another to feed the hungry, educate children andadults, and proclaim the Gospel in word and deed? How can we as individuals work together with people who

attend different churches to share the love of God and serve all in need? The possibilities are endless! After all, thebad news about Christianity is nothing compared to the Good News we find in Holy Scripture, where God has a

habit of turning scarcity into abundance (look for instance, at John 6:1-15). What if instead of worrying about whatwe dont have (enough volunteers, young people, resources etc.) or what we are worried about losing (influence,cultural relevance), we ask the question, what great things does God have in mind for our small congregations

working together? I look forward to serving the people of the Bison area and answering this question.

Pastors PerspectiveGrace Baptist Church Pastor Phil H

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10

Wednesday Prayer Mtg. - 7:30 p.m.

Church of Christ18 mi. south of Prairie City - Worship Service - 10

Prairie Fellowship Parish ELCA Pastor DanSaturday evening service at Indian Creek - 5:00 p.m. Ros

Sunday morning services at American - 8:00 a.m. Grand

Christ Lutheran Church WELSPastor Gerhardt Juergens

Sunday Bible Class - 8:00 a.m., Worship Service -

Coal Springs Community ChurchPastors Nels & Angie Easterby

South Jct. of Highways 73 & 20

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Worship Service - 11

Seventh Day Adventist Church Pastor DoSabbath School - 2:00 p.m., Worship Service - 3:

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Fr. Tony GSaturday Mass: - Lemmon 4:45 p.m. Bison - 7:1

Sunday Mass: Lemmon - 8:15 a.m., Morristown - 1

Holland Center Christian Reformed CPastor Brad Burkhalter Lodgepo

Worship Service - 8:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church Pastor FlorenceWorship Service -9:30 a.m.

Slim Buttes Lutheran Pastor Henry MReva Worship Service - 9:00 a.m., WMF 2nd Wednes

Beckman Wesleyan Church Pastor Brad Prairie City

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship - 1

Vesper Service - 6:00 p.m., Wed. Evenings - 7:3

aren Delbridge

Karen Diann (Smith) Delbridge,, Red Owl, South Dakota, died

uesday, June 11, 2013, at theCRH Hospice of the Hills.

Visitation was Sunday fromon to 5:00 p.m. at Kinkade Fu-ral Chapel.Funeral services was held Mon-y, June 17, 2013, at 11:00 a.m.the First Presbyterian ChurchSturgis with Rev. Denzel Non-f, Bishop Tony Cooper, and Rev.

homas Gillum officiating.Karen Diann (Smith) Delbridgeas born to William Perry andmanda (Sattler) Smith on June1946, on the Ranch at Herford,

D. Beginning her life weighingnder four pounds, she attendedade school at the Doyle school 2

1/2 miles from her home riding herhorse Becky.

Karen attended high school inNew Underwood, graduating in

1964. Later she worked for herbrother Keith and wife Delores onthe Vinyl Chaffee Ranch throughthe summer.

In June of 1965, she met her fu-ture husband at the state highschool rodeo in New Underwood.She worked at Phil Town in Stur-gis until Karen and Harold weremarried at Viewfield Church onJanuary 16, 1966. They worked onthe VO Ranch for Harold andNylia Severson until November of1966 when they went to work forKarens dad until his death in1968. Harold and Karen moved tothe Earl Kellogg ranch in Octoberof 1968 and worked with ArleneKellogg where they purchasedRaymond Kelloggs place. Their

love for horses and livestock maderanching an enjoyable time intheir lives. During this time, theyenjoyed their friendships withmany at the Enning Roping Club.Karens love for animals helpedher raise bum lambs for some 50years.

In 1976, they followed the Lordscall to the ministry where Haroldattended Lee Bible College andKaren worked in the college stu-dent center for three years. In1979, they moved to Meadow andPastored the Coal Springs Churchof God until 1985 when they came

to Union Center Pastoring thePrairie Bible Church for 23 1/2years. Karen taught a countlessnumber of children in Sunday

school, midweek Bible Study, andVBS, where each learned of Godslove and plan of salvation. Shetaught Sunday school at ElmSprings for many years. Karenoften packed a picnic lunch, andSunday noon meal was enjoyedunder the Belle Fourche RiverBridge before services in the after-noon.

Karen cooked, sewed, andhelped her children in 4-H andschool. She loved making cakes,Valentine boxes, Halloween cos-tumes, and volunteering at school.She is survived by her husband of47 years, Harold; her sons andtheir wives, Arlin and Kathy Del-bridge, Black Hawk, SD, and Chadand Dr. Karen Delbridge,

Cheyenne, WY; her daughters andtheir husbands, Amanda andGabriel Ruiz, Anchorage, AK, andCandace and Morgan Veit,Dupree, SD. She is survived by hergrandchildren, whom are herlegacy. She is also survived by fivebrothers, two sisters, and numer-ous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by herfather and mother, Perry andAmanda Smith, and a stillborndaughter in 1969.

A memorial has been estab-lished.

Obituary

By Daris HowardWhen I was only five years old,

my older brother, Albert, talkedme into helping him burn thegarbage that had been collectingin our garage. He said that itwould be a great FathersDay gift.We had taken it to the field on the

north of our farm, right on theedge of the desert. All went okay,except for the fact that I lost myeyebrows and the front of my hairfrom standing too close to the fire.

We had come back from our lit-tle adventure, and, being verytired, I took a nap. I had barelyfallen asleep when the roar of fireengine sirens woke me. I rubbedthe sleep from my eyes and wentoutside to join my brothers andsisters. More fire engines roaredby, and I looked to the north andcould see grey smoke billowinginto the sky.

Hey, Daniel said. Lets climbup into the barn so we can seewhats happening.

Everyone agreed, so we madeour way there. Our barn was oneof those tall ones from a previousera that was the height of a fourstory building. We all climbed intothe loft and then climbed the lad-der to the opening at the back. Mybrothers and sisters all sat on the

opening ledge, buyoungest, I was nsomething so danto stand on the la

Beyond our farlay miles and micovered with drybrush. This was w

Luckily it was anless day, and theslowly.

We watched asemptied their loaline, then rushedby our house towith more waterfighters were grathe fire rim, but defforts, they couldfrom reaching thran across the op

We watched apole started to tnear it began tosuddenly, a wholine crashed to thpoles hit the groua new round of fimen raced to hea

The battle contas the sun startedhorizon, the firemstarted to wind upblackened land s

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An exciting summer


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May was a busy month for Townd Country CFEL members. Spe-

al events included a free Com-unity Coffee Break in the Grandectric Social Room early in theonth in recognition of the an-ual statewide South Dakotaommunity and Family Extension

aders week. At the end of theonth Town and Country gath-ed at Mom's Place to bid farewellmember Margie Hershey, whos now moved from the commu-ty. Vera Kraemer and Bethulm, who recently attended aepes cooking school in Rapidty, volunteered to furnish thessert for the coffee party. Theyed their newfound knowledge to

fer up a variety of dessert crepes.Margie Hershey hosted the reg-ar May meeting in her home.

he and her daughter Mariah wone Quarter Finals in a Dutchven cook-off in Custer, SD lastll. That earned them a berth ine World Competition in Sandy,tah on March 16 and 17 where

ey finished second in the Seminals and advanced to the World

Finals.On club night, Hershey shared

that experience with her peers inthe Town and Country CFEL club.She fielded their many questionsbefore serving up two deliciouscakes, baked the Dutch oven way

over hot charcoal.Hershey and her daughter are

already busy planning recipes fortheir next Dutch oven competition.

It was Hersheys final meetingwith the local club. She and herhusband Brooke have moved to

Rapid City.The next regular meeting of

Town and Country CFEL will behosted by Mary Lee Drake onJune 27. Guests and new membersare always welcome!

As is their custom and

Hershey shares culinary skills with club members plus club hosts two special e

weather permittCountry will poson Main Street fduring Gala Dweather on Memvented the flags that day.

A farewell coffee/crepes party was held for Margie Hershey atMom's Place.

Margie Hershey presented a program on Dutch ovenpeers in the Town and Country CFEL club.


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BELLE FOURCHE

Tanglewood Apts, 2 Br

Meadowlark Plaza, 1 BrElderly 62+, Disables & Handicap HousingBella Vista Village, 2 & 3 Br

BOX ELDER

Johnson Apts, 2 Br

NEWELL

Grand & Green Valley Apt, 1 Br

Elderly 62+, Disabled & Handicap Housing

STURGIS

* Bluffs Edge Apts,

Heritage Acres, 1 &Elderly 62 & Handicap HButte Ridge Apts,

* Hunters Run TowElderly 62+, Disabled & H

LEAD

Timberland Apts, 2 & 3 BrGold Mountain Apts, 1 Br

Elderly 62+, Disables & Handicap Housing

WHITEWOOD

Chiang Apts, 2 Br

LEMMON

Westside Apt, 1 & 2 Br

McLAUGHLIN

McLaughlin Manor,

SPEARFISH

Iron Creek Plaza, 2 Br* Rolling Hills Apts, 2 & 3 Br

Lookout Mountain view, 1 BrElderly 62+, Disables & Handicap Housing

FAITH

Countryside Estates, 1Br

75th anniversary at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Chu

astor Lance Hoff, son of the congregation, delivered the ser-on at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday eveningr the 75th anniversary celebration. Pastor Lance Hoff trav-ed to Bison from Helenville, Wisconsin. Pastor Gerhardt Juer-ns is currently serving Bison and Morristown, S.D. Pastor

uergens has been here since the summer of 2005.

fter services everyone was invited to the Grand Electric So-al Room for a catered supper. The meal consisted of porkndwiches, cheesy hashbrowns, fruit and coleslaw. A deli-ous cake and ice cream was also served.

The childrens choir singing, This is the Day, the Lord Has Made, with the conging the children. The children also sang a beautiful song called, Someone Spec

teaches the children how God was there when they began and will be there alsopart; because they hold God in their heart. Pictured are; Daemik Wells, MarcellaJuergens, Hannah Juergens, Grace Juergens, Dustin Wells, Kaitlyn Gebhart, Sha

Every day at

NorthwestSupply Co.Lemmon, S D

Pepsi - Cokeproducts:

12 pack $4.1924 pack $6.99


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Lilacs are looking good this SpLilacs are one of those plants

whose lovely flower clusters andsweet fragrance are anticipated bygardeners in many parts of the

world but especially in the colder re-gions of the United States, Europeand Asia, according to David Graper,Extension Horticulture Specialistand Director of McCrory Gardens.

"While lilacs are not native toNorth America, they were broughthere by the earliest settlers becausethey were so highly prized in the OldWorld," Graper said. "Interestingly,lilacs were one of the first floweringplants to be forced into bloom in agreenhouse by the Dutch back in the1600's. There are about 22 differentspecies of Syringa with nine of thesewell adapted and commonly avail-able for planting in our NorthernPlains climate."

Graper explains that lilacs aremembers of the genus Syringa which

is derived from the Greek word sy-rinx, meaning hollow stem.

"In fact, some of the first Englishcommon names for Lilac were "pipetree" and "blow stem" coming fromthe early use of lilac stems in themanufacture of smoking pipes andeven crude needles used in medicine.Our common name of Lilac is de-rived from a variety of similar wordsmeaning bluish," he said.

Graper says the primary interestin lilacs comes from the lovely, fra-grant clusters of flowers which arefreely borne in the spring. He saysthey do particularly well in our cli-

mate."Lilacs require several weeks of

temperatures below or near freezingto develop the characteristic plump,

paired flower buds on the ends of thetwigs which prevent most lilacs frombeing grown in warmer climates inthe southern U.S. In fact, lilacs areextremely hardy with most growingwell where winter temperatures dipto -30F and can even survive to -40F," he said.

Best growing conditionsLilacs grow best in a site that re-

ceives full sun exposure but they willalso do well in part shade. Theygrow best in a soil with a near-neu-tral pH as long as it is not too wet.They will perform best if grown in amulched bed, free from the competi-tion of lawn grass. Supplemental ir-rigation during drought will alsohelp them to grow and bloom moreprolifically. Most plants will grow

from 6 to 10-feet in height with asimilar spread, thanks to the suck-ers which develop around the base ofthe plant on most species except theChinese lilac.

Older plants will often benefitfrom regular (renewal) pruning, gen-erally cutting down the tallestshoots to within a few inches of theground right after they are doneflowering. This will encourage newshoots to develop from the base thatwill generally begin flowering in 3-4years. If this renewal pruning ispracticed regularly, a lilac plant canbe managed at a smaller size and

also have flowers lto enjoy and use fo

Graper says old,can be given a reju

where all the shoowithin a few inche"This is a great

rate an old ugly pten too tall and dead wood in it. It for the plant toagain," he said.

Topping of the eral feet above theommended since oshoots will die baoverabundance of from the ground the plant is nearlyese Tree lilac is anis often trained totree, so it shouldnewal or rejuvenaBest varieties to

DakLilac flowers ra

pure white to pinkgenta, purple and may have single and range in fragrnone to quite strosidered to have a pexcept perhaps thsome may find milMost species and clilacs have plain glittle fall color butgated foliage and dfall color, especialland Hyacinth Lila

Bison Gala Days and All School Reunion S

Perkins County Brand Throws are being sold for just $40.00. The throw, measuring 48 X 6& cream or brown & cream and features 96 brands representing past, present and futurranchers and families. The brand throw would make a perfect souvenir to commemoratewith friends and family at Bison's 2013 Gala Days and the All School Reunion.All funds raised from the brand throw sales will go towards the finishing touches on the newstand at the Perkins County fairgrounds. If you have any questions or would like to purchaplease call Marcie Brownlee-Kari at 244-7125.

Watermelon and Strawberry

Lemonade

8 cups cubed and seeded watermelon1 cup strawberries, halved

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1 cup white sugar

2 cups water(you may substitute Sprite or 7-up instead of

water)

Combine all the ingredients and blend until itis smooth (you may have to do it in 2

batches!).

Tip to remove grass stains fromfabric - A paste made ofbaking soda and plain vinegar.


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25% off all greenhouse merch

tress shrubs plants

Lawn furniture also sale pr

Bison School District ha

following positions avai

Athletic DirectorCoaches:

Head Boys Basketball and AHead Girls Basketball and A

Head Football and Ass'tAss't. Volleyball.

Teen Political CampScholarships still available

Students interested in politicsll have a chance to apply for tenmaining $100 scholarshipsailable for the upcoming Teenadership Camp in the Blacklls. The camp, sponsored by theen Age Republicans (TARs), istended by students from acrosse state and features a variety ofn and educational opportunities.

Middle school and high schoolstudents interested in politics orpublic service are invited to partic-ipate in the camp, which will beJuly 22-27, 2013. In previousyears, students have spent timewith top elected officials, includingU.S. Senator John Thune andGovernor Dennis Daugaard, vis-ited Mt. Rushmore, spent an after-

Commissionersake their meetingn the road

continued from page 1ange, he wants to add to theeed and Pest budget becauseere going to be much more ac-

ve.more aggressive at control-ng noxious weeds. Total countyllars for the two entities wouldabout the same as theyve been,

arda said.Jim Lorenz, Lemmon Seniors,as up next. He asked for theme $1,250 that his organizations been receiving from theunty. He was proud to reportat membership has taken a dra-atic increase, that dues havene up and that the new buildingbeing rented more often to gen-ate more revenue.Arrow Transit will need morelp financially or run the risk oftting services. Chris Block ex-ained that theyve lost fundingom both Live, Inc. and Meadeounty, creating a $20,000 short-

ll that will need to be made up.he doubled her request from theunty to $8,000 from previousars.Koreen Anderson and Jack An-rson also doubled their requestr the Lemmon Grandstands andodeo to $5,000. K. Anderson alsooke for Lemmon Jr. Livestock,king for the same $3,500 thate county has been giving themnually.Four gentlemen Shane Pen-ld, G. Schweitzer, Dave Johnsond J. Anderson - were present

om LACED, Lemmons Economicevelopment group. They cited re-nt projects but focused on hous-g, which they say is extremelyfficult to find in Lemmon.

Therefore, they are asking for anadditional $10,000 that would beput towards housing needs in con-junction with the new WheelerHousing Initiative.

Fire Chief Chad Baumgartenwants about $5,000 more for theLemmon Fire Department, too.Costs just keep increasing, hesaid.

It was the theme of the day that

most entities do need more moneyto operate on. Ottman told them,Well take it under consideration.Nobody will get a promise until ex-penses are balanced against pro-jected budget revenues.

Susan Sandgren had the samerequest for Three Rivers that shealways does and which she neverreceives but thanked the countyboard for supporting our agency.Western Senior Citizens didntchange their request for seniormeals although, program-wide,the Rapid City representative saidthat their revenue is down about$72,000.

Commissioners made two tech-nological advances during lastweeks meeting. Each of the five-

man board was given a notebooktablet on which Chapman hadloaded all of the documents thatthey would need for that daysbusiness. It will serve as a tool tokeep commissioners informed ofhappenings that occur betweenmeetings, also.

A new program, known as GovTeller, will be started in the countybusiness office whereby employeeswill be able to accept credit cardpayments for goods and services.

There isnt a day that goes by thatsomebody doesnt come in andwant to use their credit or debitcard, Chapman told commission-ers. Card swipers, at about $65each, would be the countys onlyexpense.

In other business on Tuesday,two new county employees wereannounced. Matthew Schackow,2007 Lemmon High School gradu-

ate, was sworn in as a deputysheriff earlier that morning in thecourtroom at Bison. He will residein Bison and completes the six-man staff for the Perkins Countysheriff department as they estab-lish county-wide law enforcement.Brad Mackaben, Bison, has beenhired by Buer in the county high-way department.

The new Comprehensive Plan-ning board has organized butCommissioners have been in-formed that one of them mustserve on that board and that themembership of the board must bean uneven number. Earlier theyhad appointed seven county resi-dents. They have now appointedWillard Ottman to represent them

and will find one more person torecruit. They also set the pay forthat board at $50 per meeting plusmileage.

A supplemental tax retirementplan, offered by South Dakota Re-tirement System, was approvedfor county employees. It is optionalfor employees and costs the countynothing.

Commissioners enjoyed a work-ing lunch, sponsored by KBJMradio.

noon at the Rushmore Water-slides, participated in educationalsessions, and enjoyed the beauty ofthe Black Hills.

Those interested in the $100scholarships can visit www.sd-tars.com or contact State AdvisorDusty Johnson [email protected] or 605-280-5511.

An excitingsummer day

continued from page 5visible V shape.

Look at that, John said. Itlooks like the fire started at apoint in our north pasture.

Not only that, I chimed in, try-ing to be helpful, Albert and I are

very lucky that it didnt start untilafter we finished burning thegarbage there, or we could havebeen hurt.

Everyone turned and looked atme, and with my missing eye-brows and missing hair, they justassumed I was guilty.

You and Albert burned garbageout there? John asked.

Albert had told me about thefifth amendment, and I figured itwas time to invoke my rights andnot incriminate myself any more.When everyone turned to whereAlbert had been, he was gone. Ibarely remembered that, in the ex-

citement, he hadheading down the

Where did Alasked. I just shru

Until hunger dhis hiding place,ble to find. Thatface my parents.had helped fightired, covered inhappy.

My punishmen

was to spend wGrandmas housekeep an eye on minto more troublend I had to dig other miserable man, from her gaand boring.

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Dr. Jason

Dr. David

OPTOMFaith

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Over $5.6 million announced for 31 South Dakota coun

U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-D) today announced that the De-rtment of the Interior has des-

nated over $5.6 million in 2013ayment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)ogram payments to 31 countiesSouth Dakota. The PILT pro-

am provides funding to local

vernments for public schools,unty road projects, firefightingd police protections, forest man-ement projects and other impor-nt programs in counties withrge tracts of federal lands."South Dakotas Black Hills Na-nal Forest, national grasslandsd national parks are tremen-us assets to our state, but theye not part of the local propertyx base," Johnson said. "The PILTogram ensures that these com-

munities have additional re-sources to support local schools,county roads and other servicespeople rely on. I have long sup-ported fully funding the PILT pro-gram to aid counties in SouthDakota in funding essential publicservices, and I will continue work-

ing with my colleagues to addlong-term certainty to this vitalprogram."

Eligibility for the PILT programis reserved for counties that con-tain non-taxable federal landswithin their boundaries. Thisfunding is especially important inSouth Dakota, which is home toseveral national monuments,parks, national forests and na-tional grasslands.

Since 2008, PILT has been fully-

funded, first under the EmergencyEconomic Stabilization Act of 2008and this year under the MovingAhead for Progress in the 21stCentury Act. Mandatory fundingdiscontinues at the end of this fis-cal year. If mandatory funding isnot extended, the program will be

subject to annual appropriations,which could result in a much lowerfunding level for these vital publicservices.County , payment, total acresBEADLE COUNTY, $705. 293;BON HOMME COUNTY, $26,589,11,041; BROWN COUNTY, $192,80; BRULE COUNTY, $21,375,8,876; BUFFALO COUNTY,$28,624,11,886; BUTTECOUNTY, $386,070, 160,313;CAMPBELL COUNTY, $44,311,18,400; CHARLES MIX COUNTY,$49,186, 20,424; CLARK

COUNTY, $1,546, 642; CLAYCOUNTY, $0, 11; CODINGTONCOUNTY, $0, 31; CORSONCOUNTY, $157,546, 65,420;CUSTER COUNTY, $669,781,398,731; DAY COUNTY, $503,209; DEWEY COUNTY, $189,634,78,744; FALL RIVER COUNTY,

$631,192, 285,527; GREGORYCOUNTY, $42,883, 17,807;HAAKON COUNTY, $9,134,3,793; HAND COUNTY, $192, 80;HARDING COUNTY, $209,573,103,898; HUGHES COUNTY,$79,276, 32,919; HYDE COUNTY,$4,186, 1,738; JACKSONCOUNTY, $258,143, 107,192;JERAULD COUNTY, $0, 40;JONES COUNTY, $47,098,19,557; LAWRENCE COUNTY,$424,795, 278,913; LYMANCOUNTY, $218,764, 90,840; MAR-SHALL COUNTY, $0, 37;

MCPHERSON C160; MEADE CO81,450; MINER CPENNINGTON $1,356,548, 689COUNTY, $26POTTER COU13,068; ROBER

$1,317, 547;COUNTY, $4,76COUNTY, $1,778COUNTY, $22SULLY COUN30,236; TRIPP160; WALWOR$39,639, 16,46COUNTY, $ZIEBACH COU1,751.TOTAL $5,669,72,758,519

Rosebud News .............................By TissTiss Treib accompanied her

uncle John Johnson to BismarckTuesday. They attended the fu-neral of their cousin/nephew Jer-ald Gary Kettleson. They re-turned home that afternoon.

Tiss Treib called on ShirleyJohnson Wednesday afternoon.

Tiss Treib took Bernie Guntherout to lunch in Hettinger Friday.

Tiss Treib was among those whoattended the 100th Anniversaryfor the ranch of Jim and PatsyMiller Saturday evening. JasmineSeim accompanied her home.

Nolan and Linda Seim traveledto Hettinger Saturday evening. On

their way home, they stopped atTiss Treibs to pick up Jasminewho had accompanied Tiss homeafter the Miller picnic.Chet Anderson was a Saturdayevening caller of Nolan and LindaSeim.

Nolan and Linda Seim and fam-ily attended the picnic at the Jimand Patsy Miller ranch Saturdayafternoon.

LaVonne Foss, Shirley and LexiJohnson made a trip to HettingerTuesday.

LaVonne Foss picked up ShirleyJohnson and they attended the100th Anniversary ranch party atJim and Patsy Millers.

Thelma Sandgren called onShirley Johnson Sunday after-noon.

Duane Meink returned homeFriday after spending a week inVirginia with Troy Meink and fam-ily.

Duane Meink attended theHaynes School Reunion this week-end.

Dorothy and Lynn Frey andMarilyn Schwartzbauer attendedNLA Class Reunion in Watertown

Saturday. They were overnightguests of Betty and RolaStoltenberg. They returned homeSunday.

Albert Keller returned homefrom work on Wednesday earlymorning.

Bridget Keller and Korbin raninto Hettinger Wednesday morn-ing to run errands.

Thursday, Albert and BridgetKeller and the boys ran into Het-tinger to get yard fencing supplies.

Friday, Albert and Bridget

Keller and the Wilton, ND and end with Earl anThey returned hafternoon.

Duane and DDoug Frisvold wper guests of AlbKeller and boys.

Thelma Sandgthose who attendGwen Green in B

Jim Long of MTuesday, as he waof prairie dogs, visit.

Thelma Sand

Helen Meink WedThursday, Ray

son from Mitchelto see Thelma Sadogs.

Friday was Thday in Hettingerwith Gladys Mercards at the Senireturning home.

Steve Sandgrenhis son stopped iSandgren Saturdaattended the annthe Jim and Pats

Thelma SandShirley Johnson Sto deliver her new


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Tillage erosion can impact yUnlike water erosion, tillage ero-

sion is not strongly affected by slopelength. Therefore, in hilly regionsthat have many changes in slope,tillage erosion can be the dominanterosive force, explainsThomas Schumacher, retired SDSUPlant Science Professor.

"Tillage erosion is the downslopemovement of soil by tillage. During

tillage, soil is lifted and gravity movessoil downslope. Soil movement bytillage increases with slope steepness.However, net soil transport by tillageis determined by the change in slope.Soil movement by tillage very slowlylevels the land surface. Soil is re-moved from areas where slope is in-creasing (convex) and deposited inareas where slope is decreasing (con-cave)," said Schumacher.

He adds that this applies in theeastern Dakotas, western Minnesota,and throughout the Prairie PotholeRegion.

Conditions that Schumacher saysinfluence tillage erosion include: in-

tensive tillage; the tillage operation -implement design; depth, speed, anddirection of tillage; topography - cur-vature, change in slope, steepness;and soil properties - bulk density andsoil texture.

"Any implement that lifts the soilwill cause tillage erosion," he said."Some secondary operations are aserosive as primary tillage operations.

Soil changes resulting fromtillage erosion

Tillage erosion degrades soil qual-ity in upper slope positions.The additive effect of years of com-bined tillage, water and wind erosionis shallow topsoil in the upper slope(sometimes with exposed subsoil) anddeep topsoil accumulation in depres-sions," Schumacher said.

He adds that erosion also changessoil organic matter content, soil tex-ture, water holding capacity, nutrientavailability, aeration, pH and othersoil properties that affect productiv-ity.

When it comes to productivity

changes resultingsion, Schumacher sdepletes crop yielloss.

"In our studies, yield was linked tproperties inducedby tillage," he saiyield in an eroded for four years - thr

and one year of sothat grain yields iportions of the fieldless than half of eroded areas."Effects on manag

In the eastern Dern Minnesota, resterm tillage has inarea with poor-qua

"Crop yields on esoil properties. Appthe effects of soil etivity are being inving precision agricuapplication of manamendments," he svisit, iGrow.org.

Now is the time to think aheadout preventive measures for pink-e.Pinkeye is the common name forfectious Bovine Kerato-Conjunc-

vitis, a highly infectious disease

at affects the eyes of cattle. Ituses infection of the eye itself asell as inflammation of the conjunc-va (inside lining membrane of theelid). Typical symptoms includearing from the infected eye,uinting, reddening of the mem-anes of the eyelid, and with ad-ncing conditions, ulceration of thernea, leading to the classic white,flamed spot on the eyeball. If lefttreated, this ulceration can leadpermanent scarring resulting inpairment of vision.There are several conditions thatn increase the chance for pinkeyespread among cattle. From exces-

ve dust in the air to cool, weteather conditions says Ken Olson,DSU Extension Cow/Calf Field

ecialist."Wet conditions can be conducivethe spread of pinkeye," he said.amp ground provides increasedeeding grounds for flies, particu-rly face flies, which are the pri-ary carriers of the bacterial organ-m (Moraxella bovis) that causese disease."Additionally, Olson says in-eased moisture means greater for-e production. Taller forage pokesttle in the face, serving both as anitant to the eye, as well as a vec-

r for the spread of the Moraxellavis organism from one animal toother.Prevention of pinkeye begins with

control and can also includenkeye vaccines.

"A variety of vaccine products areavailable, and all have potential toboost an animal's immune systemagainst the Moraxella bovis organ-ism," he said. "While these vaccinesoften may not completely prevent

pinkeye occurrence, they will reduceseverity. Follow specific label direc-tions for whichever product is usedto get maximum benefit."

Olson says cattle should be vacci-nated in the spring before fly seasonstarts, because while the vaccinecan be used later in the summer, inthe face of a pinkeye outbreak, itwill be much less effective.

Providing shade is another way toprevent pinkeye, as eye irritationfrom UV radiation can contribute tovulnerability of the eye to a pinkeyeinfection.

"A final preventive measure isearly treatment of initial cases tominimize spread from infected cat-tle to others," Olson said. "Unfortu-nately, cattle handling can be diffi-

cult in summer grazing settings.That said, treatment should be ad-ministered as promptly as possibleto reduce the scale of outbreaks."

4-pronged Treatment Approach:1.) Providing a topical anti-bacter-ial powder in the infected eye(s); 2.)Injecting a small amount (1 ml) ofantibiotic into the layers of themembrane of the inner eyelid; 3.)

An intramuscular injection of along-acting oxytetracycline; and 4.)Gluing a patch over the eye to pro-tect it from UV radiation.

Olson reminds cattle producersthat the bovine eye has great heal-ing power and typically will recoverquickly once provided these treat-ments. To learn more about pinkeyeprevention iGrow.org.

Pinkeye prevention incattle this summer


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Using Choice Wordson the Ranch

Cursing is a touchy subject withme. Im not fond of the languagewhen its used excessively but Illbe honest, Im only human. I makemistakes and sometimes I lecturemy husband about his cussing.

Its okay when I do it becausethere are times when expletivesare acceptable. I can tolerate say-ing bad words, but more impor-tantly, I use them with discretion.Of course when I do it, I choose themilder versions. I love how a ranchwife friend of mine handled the

swearing issue with her kids.When her two sons were middleschool-aged the only time theywere allowed to use foul languagewas while moving cows.

Expletives can be tolerated to acertain extent. The only times Iconsider it necessary to resort tooffensive language would be whenchecking cows and finding newstretches of fence to fix, cows out,the neighbors bull or cows in withour cows, finding thirsty cowsstanding around empty tanks, hit-ting my head on the rafters in ourattic, banging my shin in the darkon misplaced furniture, things likethat.

The thing about profanity isthat its out there too much, being

excessively abubrought out for sInappropriate laround us and itous but if youre mal human, youthe language to sthe most part, tobecome immune tof swear words aonly acceptable bhas become the ntry. My old-fashioexceptionally lowfor listening to toprofanity.

While hangingline one time, my their quota of vering from the opWhat I heard waF-bombs being drtreme irritation obeyond my daily to call a cease-fircal repairing techbeing applied onwasnt fixing thespouse fired a fuprofanities at it totration since thinhis way. I walkedhim why he foun

pick the worst wospise the mostanswered with show his word chobels used is howor in this particulHes convinced thoffensive words hsituation.

I liken my distcentrated spewagto the way husbawives excessivelying, nagging, andedly all at once. Hcringe, and someget away from anit. Likewise, its cursing when its excess, and abu

similarly when I cursing.

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Pass the ketchupBy: Jill Pertler

We were out of ketchup or cat-p, depending on your preference.u say tuh-may-toe; I say tuh-mah-e.The word ketchup is sometimessociated with a particular brand. Iy lots of generic products, but notneric ketchup. When it comes tod condiments, my family practicesrebred, pure-brand loyalty. At

ast we did.Although ketchup is an Americann, the sauce originated in Chinathe 1600s. It was made with pick-

d fish and spices and didnt evenntain tomatoes; the ingredient wasded when the condiment came toe United States sometime in therly 1800s. By 1837, a guy namedrks had modified and commercial-d the product and marketed it na-nwide. The American love affairth ketchup had begun. For most of.Some people dont like ketchup.

hey dont live at my house. We lovee stuff high fructose corn syrupd all.Whats not to like? Inside the bot-, youll find food flexibility at itsest. Depending on your culinaryeds, you can use it as an ingredi-t (meatloaf) or condiment (cheese-rger). While the jury is still out ontritional legitimacy, in some cir-s our tomato-based friend is con-

dered a vegetable even thoughmatoes are technically fruits, bute never been able to keep that one

raight.Ive witnessed creative ketchupe in the kitchen and beyond. Myn likes it with macaroni andeese. I enjoy dill pickles dipped intchup. I even know one friend who

pours the sauce on his pancakes. Heseems to enjoy it; I say to each hisown on that one. (Please pass thesyrup.)

The red wonder is more than justfood and can resemble pretend bloodon Halloween or other festive occa-sions when one wants to fake signif-icant injury. Ketchup can get rid ofchlorine build-up on hair and shinetarnished metal (but not at the sametime). Ive also heard rumors it en-hances the flavor of French fries, butthat idea sounds a little extreme sort of like putting ketchup on pan-cakes.

Most ketchup consumers fit intoone of two categories: dippers orsqueezers.

I am a dipper. I like to squirt around puddle of the sassy sauce onmy plate and dip my burger, hot dogor baloney sandwich right into themix. This creates ample disburse-ment of the condiment and the fla-vor it imparts.

My husband is a squeezer. He liftsthe bun off his sandwich andsqueezes the desired amount ofketchup onto the bread in a zigzagpattern. The idea is to create aneven layer of ketchup throughoutthe sandwich. Squeezers enjoy con-sistency in their condiment distribu-tion; its all about control.

In order to dip or squeeze, youvegot to keep a supply of the redspread in your fridge. We were plumout. At our house, running out ofketchup is serious business. Not asserious as a car wreck or brokenbone; more along the lines of run-ning out of toilet paper or losing theTV remote. Serious enough to war-rant a trip to the store.

Once there, I made an appalling

discovery. The shelves where mypreferred brand sits were empty.This forced me to do the unthink-able. I grabbed a bottle from thecompany containing less than 57 va-rieties and put it in my cart, know-ing Id most likely regret such rogu-ish actions in the morning.

I arrived home just in time for alunch of brats (sausages, not kids). Idipped. My husband squeezed. Weboth took a bite and lovingly caughteach others eye like a married cou-ple does when bonding over the birthof a child, 25-year wedding anniver-sary or new type of ketchup. Theother brand tasted good tangyand flavorful and completelyketchuptastic. I didnt know what tothink. Every idea and hypothesis Idformulated about ketchup (or cat-sup) was thrown out with the brat-water.

Maybe, just maybe, ketchup onFrench fries isnt such a bad ideaafter all. And the whole pancakething? It definitely deserves recon-sideration.

Jill Pertler is an award-winningsyndicated columnist, playwright andauthor of The Do-It-Yourselfers Guideto Self-Syndication You can read morecolumns at the Slices of Life page onFacebook.

Its contesttime

Guess whosturning another

year older thisweek!

Last weeks answer -Blake Shelton

I was born on June21, 1973, in Los An-geles, CA. I playedDanielle Bowden in

Cape Fear.Who am I?


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Bison Town Board

onday, June 10, 201300 p.m. City Hall

ALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:hairman Juell Chapman called thegular meeting of the Town Board toder at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10,13. All other trustees - Lukeements, Matt Butsavage, Mike Lock-

and David Kopren - were present.hers present: Branden Landphere,ic Bogue, employees Heath McK-stry, Kelli Nelson and Beth Hulm;d Gladys Jackson, press.

HE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAS RECITED BY ALL.

LL ACTION IN THE FOLLOWINGNUTES CARRIED BY UNANI-

OUS VOTE UNLESS OTHERWISEATED.

INUTES: 049-2013 - Kopren moved,conded by Clements to approve theay 6, 2013 minutes as presented.rried.

NANCIAL STATEMENT: 050-13 Chapman moved, seconded bytsavage to approve the Financial

port as presented. Carried. The com-ete report is on file at City Hall.

ELEGATION: Kelli Nelson spoketh trustees about Gala Day prepara-ns.

TATUS REPORT: Trustees re-wed McKinstrys written status re-

rt with him.

UBLIC HEARINGS/BID OPEN-G: 7:30 p.m. 051-2013 - Chapman

oved, seconded by Kopren to approvemmercial Clubs request for a spe-l malt beverage license on Friday,ne 21, 2013 during Gala Days onain Street from 5:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 22, only; and alsoring the mud bog, west of the fair-ounds, on Sat. June 22, 2013 from

00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. only. Carried.35 p.m. 052-2013 Chapmanoved, seconded by Lockert to approveson Fire Departments request for aecial malt beverage license at Lionsub Park on Saturday, June 22, be-nning at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday,ne 23 at 2 :00 a.m. only. Carried.

40 p.m. 053-2013 Clementsoved, seconded by Kopren to approverkins County Fair Boards requesta special malt beverage license at

e fairgrounds on Saturday, June 22,13 from 4:00 10:00 p.m., only; andring the County Fair on Friday, Au-st 16, 2013 from 4:00 10:00 p.m.ly; and on Saturday, August 17, 2013m 4:00 p.m. through 2:00 a.m. onnday, August 18, 2013; and on Sun-y, August 18, 2013 from 12:00 noon0:00 p.m., only. Carried.

45 054-2013 Motion by Butsav-

e, seconded by Clements to accept ad from Dolores Chapman for $300 toow approximately 60 acres of hayound at Bison Municipal Airport.rried. There were no bids on the

her parcels of city-owned hayound.5-2013 Motion by Clements, sec-ded by Chapman to advertise re-aining city-owned hay tracts nearson Municipal Airport for grazing,nding further research. Roll callte: Clement, aye; Buttsavage, nay;ckert, aye; Kopren, aye; Chapman,e. Carried 4-1.

UNFINISHED BUSINESSorm Sewer bids/Award: Trustees

reviewed three Storm Sewer construc-tion bids, including Alternate #1,which were received and opened byEngineer Allan Page in Bison on Tues-day, May 21, 2013 at Grand ElectricSocial Room, as follows: B.L. Contract-ing, Bison, SD - $543,374.50; QuinnConstruction, Rapid City, SD -$622,599.00 and Quam Construction,Wilmar, MN $883,350.00.056 2013 Chapman moved, sec-onded by Butsavage to award theStorm Sewer project, including Alter-nate #1, to the low bidder, B. L. Con-tracting, Bison, SD for $543,374.50.Carried. Discussion followed about po-tential improvements to the north sideof the street, west from 1st Ave. West,to match repairs on the south side,which will be disturbed to due to place-ment of the storm sewer. Also discusseswas an upcoming storm sewer pre-con-struction meeting.Summer Swimming contract: City

Attorney Eric Bogue presented a draftof an amendment to the existing swim-ming contract with Bison School,which includes provisions for the townto use a school bus and dr iver to trans-port area youth to open swimming atthe Hettinger Pool after swimming les-sons have ended in July.057-2013 Kopren moved, secondedby Clements to buy extra insurancecoverage for swimming lessons andopen swimming. Carried.Dog Ordinance: Bogue presented adraft ordinance for dog managementand control. Board members will re-view prior to the July meeting.Sump Pump ordinance: Bogue pre-sented a draft ordinance for sumppump guidelines. Board members willreview prior to the July meeting.Old/Obsolete ordinances: Bogue in-formed trustees that there are twoways to update the Town of Bisons or-dinance book. One is to have a commit-tee of board members review the exist-ing ordinances and suggest changes. Anew ordinance book could be approvedwithout having to publish each individ-ual ordinance. The second optionwould be to purchase a set of ordi-nances, expressly written for commu-

nities of the same size, etc. as Bison.Easement: Bogue is continuing towork on an easement for the propertyowners at Prairie Lounge and thehouse directly north of it so that cityemployees can dig to find water shut-offs.Super AWOS Maintenance/Up-keep: No action was taken on a re-duced-cost maintenance agreement.Brosz Engineering: 058-2013 Lockert moved, seconded by Chapmanto pay Brosz Eng. $8,550 for designwork for water and sewer extension toKolbs 2nd Addition. Carried.Revised Culvert Policy: Trusteescontinue to work on new wording forrevising the culvert policy.

NEW BUSINESS059-2013 Lockert moved, secondedby Chapman to approve the following

resolution for repairs and continuedmaintenance of Coleman Ave., subjectto approval of a Community AccessGrant. Carried.

RESOLUTION OFFINANCIAL

COMMITMENT,RESPONSIBILITY FORROAD MAINTENANCEAND SUPPORT FOR

PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Town ofBison is applying for a Com-munity Access Grantthrough the South DakotaDepartment of Transporta-tion (SDDOT) for the Town of

Bison, andWHEREAS, the SDDOT re-quires a 40 percent localmatch for the constructioncosts of a project up to aspecified amount; andWHEREAS, the SDDOT re-quires the local governmentagency to be responsible forthe maintenance of improvedroad; andWHEREAS, the Town ofBison is in full support ofthis project and grant appli-cation;THEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED that the Town ofBison will provide the localmatch needed to supplementthe SDDOT grant. Thismatch will be 40 percent ofthe construction costs asshown in the grant applica-tion.THEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED that the Town ofBison will b responsible formaintenance of the improvedroad; andTHEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED that the Town ofBison expresses its full sup-port and cooperation to theroad improvement projectand the SDDOT CAG appli-cation.

Surface Water Modification:Trustees are in receipt of a modifiedSurface Water Discharge permit, effec-tive June 1, 2013. A facility plan, iden-tifying the steps the town will take toaddress sources of excess flow into thesystem and correct other identifiedcauses of noncompliance must be sub-mitted to SDDENR no later than July1, 2013. Engineer Nick Hoffman, Inter-state Engineering, will submit the planfor the Town. Quarterly reports to SD-DENR also commence on July 1, 2013.PCRWS building: Trustees had beenapproached about cost-sharing a newequipment storage building withPerkins County Rural Water. They ex-pressed no interest in doing so.

Butsavage driveway: Butsavage re-ported his intentions to extend thedriveway to his home by 8 ft. and alsoto extend the culvert.

RESIGNATION060-2013: Lockert moved, seconded byClements to regretfully accept the res-ignation of maintenance worker LarryHendricks, effective Friday, June 7,2013. Carried.

SUMMER JOB APPLICATIONS061-2013: Butsavage moved, secondedby Lockert to offer a part-time positionto Kassidy Sarsland to serve as swim-ming chaperone for swimming lessonand open swimming during the monthof July. Carried. Other advertised po-sitions remain open.

CORRESPONDENCE: 1.) Trusteesare in receipt of an offer from SDRSwhich employees could take advantageof if the town so approves. Action willbe taken at the July 8 meeting. 2.)Hulm cautioned that all contractorsmust provide proof of insurance beforethey do work for the Town of Bison andto be especially careful of transientvendors.

OPEN FORUM: 1.) 062-2013 Clements moved, seconded by Chap-man to bill new sewer and water tapsto A+ Repair at $150 each, per resolu-tion. Carried. 2.)The possible purchaseof an electronic speed sign for the vicin-ity of the school was discussed. SDDOToffers grant money but the grant pe-

riod is closed for this year. 3.) The new2014 budget was briefly discussed. 4.)Clements requested the use of thetowns yellow dump truck when Eco-nomic Development participates in thePaint SD program in Bison.

CLAIMS: The following claims werepresented and approved for payment.May payroll by dept Fin. Admin.,$645.46; Streets, $881.99; Airport,$213.09; Parks & Rec., $883.14; Li-brary, $778.75; Liquor, $5,063.39;Water, $872.67; Sewer, $328.23; SolidWaste, $2,222.55. Total FICA,$2,0450.58; Health Ins, $500; SDRS,$670.20; Supp. Retirement, $35; A&BBusiness, supp, $86.76; Besler Truck-ing, prof fees, $1,200; Bison Amb., sub-sidy, $3,000; Bison Bar, prof fees, $350;Bison Cemetery, subsidy, $500; BisonCourier, publishing, $340.01; BisonFood, supp, $22.48; Bison Grain Co.,supp, $1,022.22; Bison Imp, repairs,$95.98; Bison Senior Citizens, subsidy,$500; Coca Cola, supp., $169.50; Cur-rent Connection, supp., $51.22; Daco-tah Ins., prem, $10,606.77; DakotaFeed, supp., $1,126.65; DPFCU,util/supp/repairs/postage, $413.47;Dakota Supply, equip., $468.36; Dept.of Rev., sales tax, $1,482.26; G&O,supp., $89.40; Grand Electric, util/re-

pairs, $3,718; HD$272.56; Hettinge$845.68; Jerome BeJohnson Bros., $597.56; KLJ, proKBM, prof fees, $1Kelli, supp, $93.81$3,908.30; NWSD$2,164.50; Pepsi,PCRWS, water/proRepublic, on/off salsupp, $1,803.70; SDSD Lottery, $2,390fees, $93.93; WRCWest River Shrine,

ADJOURNMENTman adjourned thep.m.

NEXT MEETINGSThe next regular mJuly 8, 2013 at 7:00

ATTEST:APPROVED:

Elizabeth Hulm, FiJuell Chapman, Ch

[Published June 20proximate cost of $

AIRPORHAY

The Town Board ocepting bids until 7:July 8, 2013 for mmore or less, of harunway at Bison Muside the fence. Tmowed, baled and along the fence. Thlicly opened and rHall on July 8, 2012or deliver bids to: TBox 910, 309 1st A57620. Mark the enBid.

ATTEST:

Elizabeth HulmFinance OfficerTown of Bison

[Published June 20at a total approxim

AIRPORT AREAHAY BID

The Town Board of Bison will be ac-cepting bids until 7:30 p.m. on Monday,July 8, 2013 for mowing of 60 acres,more or less, of hay surrounding therunway at Bison Municipal Airport, in-side the fence. The hay must bemowed, baled and moved, or lined upalong the fence. The bids will be pub-licly opened and read at Bison CityHall on July 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Sendor deliver bids to: Town of Bison, POBox 910, 309 1st Ave. W., Bison, SD57620. Mark the envelope Airport HayBid.

ATTEST:

Elizabeth HulmFinance OfficerTown of Bison

[Published June 20 and June 27, 2013at a total approximate cost of $16.26.]

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The weather has been beautifulis week. We got a good rain

uesday with .87 and the sun hasen shining every day since then.u can almost hear the grassowing.Sunday was the Regional Highhool Rodeo in Dupree. I stopped

the rodeo on my way to Pierre.was a perfect day for a rodeo,e ambulance didnt have to haulyone off, and there were a lot ofeat folks to visit with.I got to Pierre in time for an Ex-utive Board supper meetingth Investment Officer Mattark and Rob Wylie, the Execu-

ve Director of the SD Retirementstem. The Executive Board metrly Monday morning for the re-rt of the Investment Council

ubcommittee and to appoint aw member to the South Dakotavestment Council. The candi-tes were Steve Kirby, Roberttz, Lorin Brass, Rick Althoff,d Donald Looney. After inter-

ewing the candidates that after-

on, Steve Kirby was selected ase new member of the Invest-ent Council.Reub and Pastor Burkhalterve been working on the churchPrairie City all week. I ran to

ettinger for material for theiroject Tuesday morning while

asey, Bryce and Trig trailed cowsGlendo. Casey and Trig spent

Tuesday afternoon and Wednes-day morning fixing a busted wa-terline in our pasture. Wednesdayafternoon they went to PrairieCity to help at the church.

USFW Scott Larson sent me no-tice that US Fish and Wildlifeopened the comment period on

Monday to remove the gray wolffrom the Endangered Species listin the lower 48 states, with the ex-ception of the Mexican wolf in thesouthwest. I'm sharing the infor-mation with those of you who areconcerned about the growing wolfpopulation. The 90-day publiccomment period will remain openuntil 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time onSeptember 11, 2013. Written com-ments and information concerningeach proposed rule can be submit-ted by one of the following meth-ods to the appropriate docketnumbers:

Federal eRulemaking Portal:www.regulations.gov. Follow theinstructions for submitting com-ments to the following docket

numbers:Gray wolf: Docket No. [FWS-

HQ-ES-2013-0073]Mexican Wolf: Docket No.

[FWS-R2-ES-2013-0056]U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Pub-

lic Comments Processing, Attn:[please use appropriate docketnumber for each species - seeabove]; Division of Policy and Di-

rectives Management; U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fair-fax Drive, MS 2042-PDM; Arling-ton, VA 22203.

A big crowd attended BuckBrengles funeral at the HighPlains Western Heritage Center inSpearfish Thursday afternoon. Al-

ways interested in history, Buckwas happy to get the new HardingCounty History book before hepassed away. Several friends andrelatives of Bucks are looking for-ward to getting copies too.

For those of you wanting a copyof the book, send a check for $80for the two volume set written toHarding County history book toAlice Holcomb, 13699 Harding Rd,Buffalo, SD 57720 if you plan topick the volumes up and $90 if youwant them mailed to you.

The next Great Western CattleTrail Association will meet at7:00pm Wednesday, June 26 at theHigh Plains Western HeritageCenter in Spearfish. I talked toBrad Lemmel (Red Lemmels son

from Faith) with the South DakotaDepartment of Tourism and heplans to attend the meeting. TheGWCTA will work with theTourism Dept. as we mark the cat-tle trails through western SouthDakota. We hope those of you withan interest in western history orwho have ancestors who trailedcattle up the trails can join us.

We lost another old friend whenStanley Pope was killed by a cowTuesday. Another huge crowdgathered for Stanleys funeral atthe Catholic Church in Bowmanon Friday. Were really going tomiss Buck and Stanley and theirfamilies have our sympathy.

It seems like every time we useany machinery on the ranch I getanother trip to town. This MondayI got stuff to fix the lawnmowerand two tractors from Hettingerand Bowman. Now these cowboyshave to repair everything thatbusted this week. Hopefully, theyknow more than this cowboy:

A man was driving across west-ern South Dakota on his wayhome from a rodeo late one night.The road was deserted and he had-n't seen a soul for what seemedlike hours. Suddenly his carstarted to cough and splutter andthe engine slowly died away, leav-ing him sitting by the road in totalsilence.

He popped the hood and looked

to see if there was anything thathe could do to get it going again.Unfortunately, he had a limitedknowledge of cars, so all he coulddo was look at the engine, feelingdespondent. As he peered by thegradually fading light of his flash-light, he cursed that he had notput in new batteries, like he hadpromised. Suddenly, through the

inky shadows, ca"It's your fuel pum

The man jumstriking his head of the hood. "Whdemanded.

There were twoin the pasture a

man was amazedest of the two horyour fuel pump, flashlight, and tr

Confused, the fuel pump withturned the key athe engine roarmuttered a shorhorse and screech

When he reachhe ran into the lwhiskey, please!"

A rancher sitlooked at the manasked, "What's wlike you've seen a

"It's unbelievaband recalled the rancher.

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WANTEDhe Town of Bison is looking for individual to serve on the nui-nce committee. Letters of inter-t should be sent to City Hall, POox 910, Bison, SD 57620 ormailed to [email protected].

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anted: Straw or corn stalks tole in 2013. Round or squareles. On shares or will purchase

in field. Contact Tom at 605-866-4605.

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HELP WANTED

Wanted a substitute janitor atthe Perkins County courthouse,includes cleaning, mowing, snowremoval, ect. Equal OpportunityEmployer. Call 605-484-8605 or244-5624 and ask for Jackie.

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TREC-Badlands Head Start:Prenatal to Five is seeking a highenergy, self-motivated and profes-sional individual to work as Home

Visitor in rural Perkins County in-cluding Bison and Lemmon. Apassion for early childhood educa-tion/development, experienceworking successfully with a multi-disciplinary team and multicul-tural awareness are necessary.Strong communication skills, ex-perience working with families ofdiverse cultures, and a valid dri-vers license are required. This in-

dividual will be working with tento twelve families (pregnantwomen, infants and/or toddlers) ina home-based model. This is a 40hours per week 12 month position.A BS/BA in Early Childhood or re-lated field is preferred. An AA de-gree in Early Childhood, an In-fant/Toddler CDA, or equivalentexperience will be considered. Ap-plicant should be willing to furthereducational experiences. Prefer-ence is given to individuals withHead Start, home visitation, orrelevant experience. Computerexperience is required. Applicantsare subject to background checksand drug screening. We provide acompetitive salary and benefitpackage. Salary is dependent

upon education and experience.For more information and an ap-plication, please call 605-723-8837. This institution is an equalopportunity provider and em-ployer.Position open until 6/28/13 or untilfilled.

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Help Wanted: The Town of Bisonis now accepting applications for a

fulltime maintenance worker. Paynegotiable. Benefits available.Please request an applicationfrom: Finance Officer, Box 910,Bison, SD 57620 or call 244-5677or 244-5231. The Town of Bison isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

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THANK YOUThe Jolly Ranchers 4H Club would

like to extend a huge Thank You tothe Bison Food Store for again,partnering with us. You are vitalto our Community Service Projectof providing Memorial DayWreaths for sale to the public.Also, many thanks to all who pur-chased our wreaths and support-i

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