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Bison Courier, Thursday, August 16, 2012
Bison Courier, Thursday, August 16, 2012
Bison Courier, Thursday, August 16, 2012
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Water line break north of the Bixby Road and Highway 20 junction. Perkins County Rural Water employees could not be reached for comment.
the lounge and maintaining a C in every subject as criteria to use the lounge. Music teacher Darren jackson was also a guest in the board room to propose that a High School digital music course be offered during the 6th hour of the school day which he would teach. The course would be available for any one who wanted to take it. By computer the students would learn to compose music. There would be more than enough learning possibilities, exclaimed Jackson. By taking this class a fine arts credit could be earned. Music composed would be show cased at the Christmas Concert. By unanimous consent this proposal was approved. kraemer is of the opinion that 7th and 8th Grade boys need to learn football skills to prepare them for varsity competition. Is a coach needed to accomplish this task? After a time of hashing it out it was the boards consensus NOT to hire a coach for this work. Perhaps volunteers could help out including fathers of the boys or seniors continued on page 2
Outdoor Movie Night Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and go to outdoor movie night on Friday, August 17th at the Bison football field. Remember the Titans (Rated PG) will be showing. Concessions will be available. Show start time is 9pm. Freewill Offering. All proceeds will go to Bison Post Prom.
Annual Talent Show Friday, August 17 at 7 pm @ the Perkins County Fairgrounds, under the new grandstands. Come and enjoy the local talent.
Community Auction coming up August 26th at the Perkins County Fairgrounds for more information and a complete listing please go to www.sdauctions.com
SonRise gospel ministries will be at Beckman Wesleyan Church in Prairie City on August 30th at 7 p.m. EVERY ONE IS WELCOME! Stateline Right to Life will be having a bake sale and canned or fresh garden produce sale at the Perkins County Fair on Friday, August 17, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Donated items of baked goods or garden items are sincerely appreciated. See you at the fair!!
Homecoming week is September 24 - 28, it was in the school letter incorrectly. Anyone wanting to serve lunch at the home games should contact the school.
Open House Bridal shower for Anne Ellingson, bride elect of Keith Mutschler , on Saturday, August 18, 2 - 4 p.m. at Moms Place Cafe, Main Street , Bison. Bring your own gift or a Pampered Chef rep will be available.
Page 2 The Bison Courier Thursday, August 16, 2012 Nutrition Site Menu
Hot beef on whole grain bread mashed potatoes w/gravy green beans, peaches vanilla ice cream Ginger pork chops baked potato w/sour cream spinach salad grapes
Town Board
Thursday, August 16
Friday, August 17
Monday, August 20
Taco salad whole wheat roll mixed vegetables fruit in pudding Meatloaf boiled potatoes broccoli apricots
Tuesday, August 21
Wednesday, August 22
Roast pork company potatoes cooked cabbage apples in light syrup
continued from page 1 ment in Pierre on the Towns behalf. With the wheels in motion, and probably some good lessons learned that will undoubtedly be re-visited, the Board continued with their regular meeting. The July 10 regular and July 25 special board minutes, as well as the Financial Report, were read and approved. Russ Peacock met with the Board to ask permission when he does his new driveway to take the driveway all the way out to the asphalt. The Board approved Russs request as long as he knew that any right-of-way issues, would be at his expense. President Chapman informed the Board that Tracy Buer with the County has been chip sealing and patching holes along Carr Street up to Coleman Avenue. They are doing a good job. The Board does not want the roads torn up, just chip sealed. Chapman will inform the County and State of this. STATUS REPORTS Heath McKinstry informed the Board that a meter has been set up at the temporary cement plant to meter the water used. He still has about five new meters to get installed by September and holes to fill in the streets. He would like to get rid of all the old meters soon. Boom Concrete still has not completed the retaining wall out at the dump grounds; this was supposed to get done last August, although no actual contract was signed.
Boom Concrete will be contacted on getting this completed. Storm Sewer Update Since there is no longer a road that runs from behind Grands warehouses to the elevator, and the landowner will not give easement, this part of the storm sewer plan will have to be scratched. A back flow preventer could be put in which would require a pit to be dug. At this time, the Board does not want to abandon any possibilities. The State of South Dakota is still urging the Town to do the green compost on low lying areas or they will not do a cost-share on this project. The Town would still have to pay the first $5,000.00 to do this. The demolition of the old Richard Heck house and buildings was discussed. A letter was written to Earl and Sharon Siefken to get the garage off the property, but this has not happened. A Sheriff s letter may have to be sent. Because of all the issues still in question, the Board directed President Chapman to call and invite KBM, Inc. and the State DENR to attend the next board meeting to take about options and the loan/grant from the State. Attorney Bogue sent word that after researching, Coleman Avenue does belong to the County. A suggestion was made that a committee from the two Boards Town and County get together to re-visit about Coleman Avenue. If the Community Access Project continues next year, a request could be put in for help on Coleman Avenue as that is a 60/40 split, but money does not come into that project until May of 2013 and would not be available until later in 2013. Town Clerk Hulm reported that the audit conducted by Eide Bailly on the Town of Bison has been approved by the State of S.D. with no problems found.
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Lagoon Project The Town of Bison has received the grant for this and the engineer should be finished with this project by the 15th of September. NEW BUSINESS The Town has received a draft of the Airport Master Plan. Airport Committee members Juell Chapman and Mike Lockert will review this and report back to the Board. An auto supplement of $9,276.04 was approved to the airport. Credit Card Machine - Board member Matthew Butsavage visited with the Board about getting a credit card machine installed at the bar. Due to the fact that the Town would have to be bonded and pay a membership fee, it was decided the Board was not interested at this time. Security Cameras - security cameras will be installed at the bar in the near future. Chapmans Electronics and West River Cooperative Telephone Co. will be contacted for quotes for an 8-camera package with 30 days of recordings. Museum Door A motion was made, seconded and carried to hire John Blosmo to add a second access door in the northeast corner of the museum. He had given a quote of $649.00, he will donate the labor, but the Town has to purchase the door. Employee Handbook Update Mike Lockert would like to get the Employee Handbook updated. The Board was handed out a copy of the current book and will report back next month on any changes needed. The Board voted to approve and publish the liquor audit; set aside $10,000 in a new City Hall Fund; move $8,200.56 for Christmas street lighting to a restricted account; supplement $100,000 from the General Fund to the Street Fun; supplement $20,000 from the General Fund to the Airport Fund and approve the First Reading of Ordinance 2012-1 of the budget. The second reading will be held at the September meeting. The Board then went into Executive Session with adjournment afterwards.
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continued from page 1 who could work with younger boys. The following items were declared to be surplus property and will be sold at the community auction: parts for the walk-in freezer, six used bus tires, two projection screens, old weight scale, four Subaru tires and one inside door. Bids for milk, propane and coal were read and discussed. Bid winners were as follows: Milk - All Star Dairy; Coal - Bison Grain; Propane: Southwest Grain. A report from the Northwest Area Schools Special Education Cooperative was given by Beckman. This Cooperative would like to host training for new school board members. The new school board members would be encouraged to attend this training. At this time no date has been set. Kari volunteered to be an alternate to attend the meetings of the cooperative in the event that Beckman would be unable to attend a monthly meeting. Kraemer took the board on a tour in the school to view the new tile in the ceiling of the kitchen and to see the finished work on the wooden floors in two classrooms. All of the work was well done and looks very beautiful. Two thousand new elementary reading books have now arrived and are ready for use. The teachers are also anxious to start using them. Kraemer also told of new federal regulations for serving food in the lunchroom that require computers and training. That will be a challenge for the cooks this year. In other action: School hand books were approved. A school employee was given the greenlight to choose a different health insurance carrier other than the schools health insurance carrier. A credit card was approved for school purchases only. An executive session was held at the end of the meeting to discuss personnel.
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Meadow News
By Tiss Treib
Chase Kari and Angela Fields are pleased to announce their upcoming wedding on Saturday August 25, 2012. The ceremony will be held at the St. James Lutheran Church in Belle Fourche, SD. Their parents are Ernie Kari and the late Lisa Kari, Prairie City, SD and Merlin and Lori Fields, Milbank, SD. The bride graduated from Milbank High School and Ridgewater College with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. The groom attended Bison High School and is currently ranching near Bison, SD. They will make their home near Prairie City, SD.
August is well upon us, where did the summer go? It seems just like yesterday we were planting the garden. Our tomatoes are much too green yet, lots of them and nice size but refusing to ripen! In the hopes of advancing the ripening of the tomatoes we have been heavily pruning the plants and removing all new growth and all blossoms. Yes, they are still blooming! Ours are a bit late so we are praying that we do not get an early frost! Speaking of frost, we do not want to see frost on the pumpkins either. We hope there are folks that planted pumpkins to sell at the 2012 Pumpkin Fest in Bison! If you do have pumpkins, here is a soup recipe for you to try, sure to warm a body on a cold winter day. Pumpkin Soup Start with a nice round pumpkin with bulging sides and a bit flat on top. Cut a lid out of the top, scoop out the seeds and fibers, then rub the inside with sea salt (regular salt works). Set the whole pumpkin in a large ovenproof dish or
pan, large enough that you wont have a mess in your oven if it happens to collapse. For a 5# pumpkin youll need about 2 quarts of milk, half and half, cream or a mixture of the three; Heat the liquid with 15 large fresh sage leaves, 2 tsp. salt, fresh pepper, and three garlic cloves (slivered). Pour the hot liquid into the pumpkin, lay a piece of foil over the top, then set the pumpkin lid on that. Put the whole thing into the oven at 375 degrees. Cook for about two hours or until the pumpkin feels soft when you press a finger against the side. Remove the oven, carefully remove the lid and foil, begin drawing the cooked flesh into the liquid, if all goes well (meaning the flesh is nice creamy and smooth and the sides didnt collapse in) You can stir liquid and flesh together and set it on the table as it. If it does collapse or the flesh is stringy, just scoop everything out into a bowl or blender and puree. Taste for salt, throw in a handful or two of cheese and garnish with
Garden Gate
Amy Lewis of Denver, Colorado and Sarah Lewis of Brookings spent a few days with their grandparents, Art and Marilyn Christman. Jim Christman has spent a week with his parents Art and Marilyn Christman. Keith Carmichael visited with Bernie Rose one day this past week. Stacy and Maddie Boomgarden of Pipestone, MN were Wednesday lunch guests of Bernie Rose and Vonnie Foster. Betty Walikainen spent Thursday afternoon with Bernie Rose. Last Monday, Gary and Kathy Holdahl of Clark, SD; Joyce and Ike Pederson of the Chicago area were afternoon visitors of Fred and Bev Schopp. Fred and Bev Schopp took in the parade in Faith Saturday and some of the other Stock Show events. Carolyn Petik was a Tuesday caller at Irene Young's. They were both afternoon guests at Jeri Lynn Bakken's. In the evening, Carolyn was a visitor of Linda Zimmerman in Lemmon. Jerry and Carolyn Petik were Wednesday callers of Ernestine Miller. Carolyn Petik was a Thursday lunch guest of Irene Young's and later in the afternoon was a brief visitor of Thelma Lemke. Jerry and Carolyn Petik attended the Corson County Fair on Saturday and Sunday. After the fair on Sunday they visited with Grace Bubbers in McIntosh
Only Dry Foam Touches The Carpet. Fast drying No shrinking or mildew
Clint and Wendy Miles are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl: Rayna Sage Miles
Italian (flat leaf) parsley. Seems like this recipe would work with squash as well, however, squash does not have the sturdy sides of a pumpkin shell and collapse would probably occur. We have not tried squash yet. Plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them. Jeremiah 29:5 Submitted by Karen Englehart, Master Gardener, SDSU Cooperative Extension Service.
July 25th, 2012 7lbs. 1 oz. 18 long Rayna joins her brother: Drew - 5yrs. old Maternal grandparents: Reagan and Joann Massey, Hawley, TX Paternal grandparents: Norman and Shelby Miles, Meadow, SD
Guest Columnist
Producers Repeat Jesus Miracle
more food using fewer resources than their ancestors did. Not only do farmers and ranchers have to contend with increased restrictions, regulations, continuous negative press and misinformation about agriculture, there are also anti-agricultural organizations that are trying to sever the very same hands that are feeding them. Yet in spite of such challenges, farmers and ranchers are not deterred from continuing to feed people. Similarly, Jesus was not discouraged when a measly couple of fish and few loaves of bread were brought to him to feed 5,000 people (not counting women and children). He fed everyone using what he had available. Today there are fewer farms, ranches, farmers and ranchers, and sadly, even fewer people who are connected to a farm or ranch where food is grown. Those who raise and produce food today carry the burden of supplying more food than whats been produced in the past in order to meet the demands of our worlds growing population, and its done using fewer resources. I hear about so many people who are looking for ways to participate in or promote humanitarian efforts, yet farming is oftentimes disregarded as the ultimate story of humanity and hope. God uses ordinary people
Listening to a scripture reading at church recently reminded me how our nations farmers and ranchers repeat one of Jesus miracles every day. Jesus had been speaking to a large crowd that had gathered to listen him when it began to grow late in the day. The disciples told Jesus he should leave so everyone could go find food to eat. Instead, Jesus instructed the disciples to find food to feed the crowd. All they came up with were five loaves of bread and two fish. In typical Jesus fashion, he accepted the meager amount of food as though it was no big deal, gave thanks, broke the bread, and had the disciples distribute the food to the people. He also instructed the disciples to gather all of the leftover broken pieces, which filled 12 baskets. This story reminds me of the miracle farmers perform every day. I am constantly amazed that in todays world, farmers produce
many of whom are in the form of todays farmers and ranchersto carry out miracles that are done in amazing ways. Regardless of the difficulties farmers and ranchers face, they still manage to find ways to continue feeding the world. Jesus knew he had a lot of people who needed fed and even though he only had very little to feed them with, he miraculously did so with five bread loaves and two fish and still had 12 baskets of food leftover. American farmers and ranchers are a modern version of the story of Jesus feeding the multitudes. Somehow, some way, farmers miraculously produce food that contributes to feeding billions of people similarly to the way Jesus did, only with less farm ground and fewer people doing the farming rather than two fish and five bread loaves. The weight of the worlds hungry has been put on the shoulders of people who plant, grow, and harvest food every day. Without the contribution of American farms and ranches there isnt enough food to pass around to help feed the 7 billion people around the globe that currently need fed. American agriculture is nothing short of a humanitarian miracle.
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Faith Livestock Commission will host a Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser to benefit the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association on Monday, August 20, 2012 during their Anniversary Sale in Faith, SD. A yearling calf donated by Mike and Marcia Maher of Isabel will be auctioned off at approximately 12:30pm. Maher has asked that at least half of the proceeds of the Rollover auction be
donated to the Stockgrowers Association and the other half can be donated to Stockgrowers, R-CALF USA or United States Cattlemen's Association at the choice of the bidder. Rollover calf sales are fundraising events put on by South Dakota Stockgrower members and volunteers to raise money for the organization. Those who wish to support
the efforts of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association can bid on a calf, then donate the animal back so it can be auctioned off again and again, until bidding ceases. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is a grassroots organization representing independent livestock producers on local, state and national policies that impact the livestock industry. For over 120 years the mission of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association has remained unchanged, "to promote and protect the South Dakota livestock industry." The SD Stockgrowers represent approximately 1300 ranch families across the state of South Dakota. Contact: Faith Livestock Commission, Scott Vance, Phone: (605) 967-2200 or SD Stockgrowers Association, Silvia Christen, Executive Director, Phone: 605-3420429 Monday, August 20, 2012, 12:30 p.m. MST
The Memorial Service for Gloria Veal, age 79, of Bison, was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Grace Baptist Church in Bison with Pastor Phil Hahn, officiating. A time of fellowship and luncheon followed at the Grand Electric Social Room. A Private Family Inurnment will be at a later date at the Chance Cemetery. A Gathering of Family and Friends was held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Grace Baptist Church in Bison. Gloria Lee Brockington Veal was born September 12, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Warren J. and Catharine (Allison) E. Brockington. At the age of 10, she began organ lessons from her church organist and also took piano lessons at that time. When she was 16, she underwent surgery to fuse her ankles and was bed ridden for a full year. She continued with her schooling during this time and she graduated from West High School in 1950 and Miami University of Ohio in 1954 where she gained a degree in music education. She moved to Farmington, New Mexico where she taught 10 years at the Navajo Methodist Misson School. She was the k-12 music
as payment for Loyds construction work and it was the center of their home. She taught many students throughout her lifetime and encouraged each one to reach their potential. Even after being confined to a wheel chair, she continued to teach and enjoyed her students very much. Loyd faithfully cared for her during her last years, allowing her to remain at home. In October 2011 she was diagnosed with MDS. She passed away August 2, 2012. Grateful for sharing her life are husband Loyd Veal, Bison; Stepdaughter and grandson Chris and Lewis Veal, Caldwell, Idaho; Michelle (Darrel) Stockert and grandchildren, Michael and Jessica Stockert, Bison, Warren (Julie) Veal and grandchildren, Riley, Julianne, Elyssa, Shelby, and Quinton Veal, Nampula, Mozambique. Preceding her in death were her parents, Warren and Catharine Brockington, brothers Ned and Bobby Brockington, son Bruce Warren Veal, and grandson Jeremy Lee Stockert. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.funeralhomesofcaring.com.
flu bug, so they went back to Sturgis. Thursday, Thelma Sandgren went to the Western Horizons care center to visit Gladys Vliem and Buster Van Wyk. She also had supper with them. It was good. Thelma then joined the Senior Citizens for cards. Friday was Thelma Sandgrens usual day in Hettinger. John Johnson was an early evening caller. Saturday, what a beautiful day, it rained off and on most of the day. Sunday Thelma Sandgren went to Holland Center for Church and enjoyed cake and ice cream and coffee to help Al and Alf Vliem celebrate their 88th birthdays. Stan and Twila Pap of Denver, CO and their grandson Isaac from Canada were also visitors. Jim and Patsy Miller spent Monday in Faith. Jim and Patsy Miller went to Bison Tuesday night and got on a bus and traveled to Grand Forks to the MSA. They returned home Saturday evening. Matt and Christi Miller spent the week at the Miller ranch. Sunday they played cards with Jim and Patsy and then returned to their home in Hettinger. Hope to see you all at the Ice Cream Social at the Lodgepole Hall Thursday evening at 7:00 pm.
Pastors Perspective
Beckman Wesleyan Church Prairie City Pastor Brad Burkhalter
Romans 3:10, "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one." In the first three chapters of Romans, the apostle Paul goes to great lengths to show us what we really already know. We have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and none of us, apart from Christ, is righteous (Romans 3:10,23). We all acknowledge that we are sinful and don't measure up to God's standards; we just say it without making ourselves look so bad. We say, "I'm not perfect...nobody is." That's kind of our way of acknowledging sin, but making it trivial at the same time. We simply do not like to admit our sin and that evil is present in us. We don't like to say that we are in need of salvation. It stuns me that after the bloodiest century in the history of the world, we still don't get it. Look at mankind in the 20th century: 6 million Jews killed by Hitler in Germany, 20 million in Russia under Stalin, 50 million in China with Mao Zedong, 20% of Cambodia's population exterminated by Pol Pot, 800,000 Tutsis in Rawanda. Yet, after the most heinous evil acts mankind has ever seen, our academic leaders tell us two things. First, they deny evil exists. They tell us that there are just different view points, all valid. They seem to want everyone to tolerate all life styles and life style choices and not label anything evil. Second, they inform us that what man needs is education not salvation. If we could just make a minor adjustment in man's mind and give him a little more education, everything would be fine. No! What man needs is salvation, a foundational change in his nature, a deliverance from evil. He needs to be saved, born again. The men I mentioned earlier were educated men, that was not their problem. Their problem came from their sinfulness, their sin nature. Man needs to admit his sinfulness to God and call on Him for deliverance. Man's nature can only be changed through faith in Jesus Christ. Don't make your sin trivial, confess it to God and put you faith in Jesus Christ. It's your only hope.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:30a.m. Wednesday Prayer Mtg. - 6:30 p.m.
Weather Wise
Sunday Bible Class - 8:00 a.m., Worship Service - 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Bible Class - 7:00 p.m. South Jct. of Highways 73 & 20 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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HI LO PRECIP
August 21 August 22
November 1 & 2 November 8 November 21 November 22 November 23 November 27 December 20 December 21 - 31 January 1 - 3 January 7 January 14 January 24 February 13 February 22
Parent-Teacher Conferences Student dismissed at 1:15 End of 1st Quarter Bison will host District Volleyball Tournament
No School - Labor Day Coronation - Homecoming week Mid-term School all day - Homecoming week
Bison will host District Volleyball Tournament Veterans Day Program Last Day before Thanksgiving early dismissal 1:33 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Day NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving vacation Midterm Last day before Christmas early dismissal 1:33 Christmas Vacation
Christmas Vacation School resumes after Christmas End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences Students dismissed at 1:15 Mid-term Teacher In-service
No School Easter Monday (will be used April 1 as a make-up day if needed) Mid-term April 23 May 23 May 18 Last Day of SCHOOL Dismiss at 11:00 a.m. End of 4th Quarter Graduation
End of 3rd Quarter Dismiss at 1:33 Good Friday (no school or tutoring)
Christi Ryen Ag, FFA Lola Hedstrom 1st Grade Darla Kahler Kindergarten Donna Keller 7 - 12 Special Ed, Special Ed Director, 7 -8 English Bev Kopren 2nd Grade Heidi Kopren 3rd Grade Tarina Kopren 7 - 12 Art, Geography, Social Studies Kalin Chapman PE Joyce Matthews FACS, FCCLA Shelby Miles 4th Grade Julia Brixey K - 6 Special Ed Darren Jackson K - 12 Music Roxie Seaman Title I Joyce Waddell Library Ruth Hobbs 7 - 12 Math, Quiz Bowl Kristen Seidel Government, US History, World History, Business, 7th Social Studies Elizabeth Bonacci 9 - 12 English, Oral Interp, Play Paraprofessionals: Kelli Birkeland Paraprofessional Heidi Collins Paraprofessional Londa Hendrickson Paraprofessional Nina Loper Paraprofessional Danelle Gerbracht Paraprofessional Office Staff Joy Worm Jr. & Sr. High Secretary Bristol Palmer Elementary Secretary Coaching: Kalin Chapman AD, Head VB Christi Ryen Asst. VB Beau Chapman Head Football Head Boys Basketball Asst. Boys Basketball Kristen Seidel Head Girls Basketball Shane Kolb Asst. Football Brad Burkhalter Cross Country, Elizabeth Bonacci Yearbook Cooks: Sherry Basford Head Cook Camille Drown Asst. Cook Custodial: Connie Aaker Head Custodian Becky Peacock Asst. Custodian
Wednesday, August 22 Chicken patty macaroni salad lettuce salad fruit choice milk Thursday, August 23 Tacos w/cheese whole kernel corn salad bar fruit & milk
You can get all A's and still flunk life. Walker Percy
Timber Lake 6:00 pm H/W Bowman 4:30 pm Newell 5:00 pm H/W Tiospaye Topa 5:00 pm Linton, ND, Tournament 9:00 am (CT) H/W Hettinger/Scranton 4:30 pm Rapid City Christian 4:00 pm Conference Trny @ Faith TBA Lemmon 5:30 pm H/W Dupree 5:30 pm Mile High Tournament TBA Hettinger/Scranton Tournament TBA H/W Faith 5:00 pm H/W McIntosh 4:15 pm Harding Co. Triangular 10:00 am Dupree 5:30 pm Harding County 5:30 pm District 16B 6:00/7:30 District 16B 6:00/7:30 District 16B 7:00 pm Regional TBA State Class B @ Mitchell TBA
Back to school:
check immunizations for adolescents, college freshman
A state health official is urging parents to make sure their high school and college freshman get a meningitis immunization before the school year starts. Parents are also encouraged to get a booster dose of pertussis. or whooping cough vaccine for their 11 - 12 year old children. South Dakota parents do a good job keeping their infants and toddlers appropriately immunized but too many arent aware that adolescents also need vaccinations, said Bonnie Jameson, Disease Prevention Administrator for the Department of Health. Now is the time to make sure theyre up to date on their meningitis and pertussis vaccinations. College freshman living in dorms and unvacinated kids entering high school are among the high-risk groups for meningococcal disease and should be vaaccinated. The whooping cough vaccine series is recommended for children at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 - 18 months, and 4 - 6 years. A booster dose is recommended at 11 - 12 years as immunity begins to wane. A bacterial infection, meningococcal disease is an inflammation of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting and a rash. Prompt treatment can prevent disability and death. Ten to 14 percent of people with the disease die and up to 19 percent of survivors may suffer permanent disabilities such as hearing loss, limb amputation or brain disease. South Dakota has reported 2 cases of meningococcal disease to date in 2011, one child and one elderly adult. Whooping cough is also a serious illness. it causes uncontrollable coughing, rib fractures, pneumonia, loss of consciousness and even death. Young children are highest risk, with two-thirds of those under age 1 who get it needing hospitalization. There have been four cases reported in South Dakota to date in 2011. Meningococcal vaccine is available from family health care providers and campus student health centers. the department provides the vaccine for those 11 18 years of age who are eligible for the federal Vaccines for children Program (Medicaid eligible, native American or Alaskan Native, uninsured or underinsured). the vaccine is free for these children but providers may charge an administration fee. The department provides the childhood series of whooping cough vaccine and the booster dose free for 11 - 12 year olds. Providers may charge an administration fee.
It doesn't make much difference what you study, as long as you don't like it. ~
Finley Peter Dunne
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parents prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request with three directory information categories-names, addresses and telephone listings- unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their students information disclosed without their prior written consent.
If you do not want Bison School District to disclose directory information from your childs education records without your prior written consent, you must notify he District in writing prior to the first day of school in the fall. Bison School District has designated the following information as directory information: Students name, address, telephone listing; Students date and place of birth; Students dates of attendance; Students grade level; Students participation in officially recognized school activities and sports; Weight and height of students who are members of athletic teams. TITLE IX POLICY - NON-DISCRIMINATION The Bison School supports the provison of Title IX of the Educational amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 164 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which commit all schools to the elimination of discrimination on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex and handicap.
This concept of Equal Educational opportunity will serve as a guide to the Governing Board, the Administration and staff in making decisions relating to the employment of personnel, school facilities, curriculum, activities and regulations affecting students and employees. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, TitleVI, and Section 504, Affirmative Action, and The American With Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap conditions, may be directed to the Bison Public School, Supt. Donald Kraemer, PO Box 9, Bison, South Dakota 57620. Telephone number 605-244-5271. Inquiries can also be made to the US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64153-1367.
School Year: August 22, 2012 - May 23, 2013 Classes start at 8:00 a.m. Dismissal time is 3:43 p.m. Lunch Program Kindergarten through 12 $3.00 ($60.00) Adults $3.75 ($75.00) Milk ticket $7.00 Admission to Home Athletic Events Adults- $4.00 Season Pass- $35.00 Students- $2.00 Season Pass- $12.50
PO Box 9 200E Carr St Bison, SD 57620 Bison Elementary Bison Jr. & Sr, High School
Phone Numbers Supt. and Business Manager 605-244-5961 Jr./Sr. High School 605-244-5961 Elementary 605-244-5273 Gymnasium Lobby 605-244-5274
In case of severe weather, all families will be notified via the schools telephone notification system. This notification will come to the phone number each family provided to the school. The official announcement can also be heard over these radio/TV stations: KBJM, Sturgis; KOTA and KEVN, Rapid City and KNDC, Hettinger, KZZI Spearfish and KELO TV-Closeline. Parents should make arrangements, in advance, where students are to go in case of early closing. Written records of these arrangements are to be on file in the office. Bristol & Joy will also be providing information via phone calls to staff.
School Closing
OPTOMETRIST
Every 1st Wed. of the month Every 3rd Wed. of the month
Buffalo Clinic
1-800-648-0760
A portable water tank that Anderson moves from pasture to [pasture with his sheep.
Back row Dan, Danci (Anderson)Baker, Bryce Baker, Danika (Anderson)Schmidt holding son Cody, Sharon, Danessa, Dantae. Seated Nora and James Anderson.
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Age: On good days, which are frequent, I am sure I must be thirty something. And then there are those days that remind me that I must be older than dirt. Family: My wife, Vera; son, Mitchell; daughter-in-law, Vicky; daughter, Christine; son-in-law, Lance and three grandsons. Hobbies: Researching and writing family history, fishing, music, reading, camping and hiking. I live in Bison, with my wife, Vera. I grew up in North Dakota. The high school I graduated from, Linton High School, was only slightly larger than Bison High School. Occupation: Educator and school administrator. Something you wouldnt expect from me: I worked as a water-treatment chemist for the City of Aberdeen for 14 months, and held a Class I Water Treatment Certificate from the State of South Dakota. Someone I admire: I would say that Tom Brokaw stands out, among people whom I admire. He seems to have maintained his rural, midwestern values and philosophy, even though he has become a nationally and internationally known television journalist. Something my grandparents have passed on to me is their letters, journals and photos; Through this legacy, they have documented and shared their story of great hope, great sacrifice and great determination to build a better life for their families on the prairie of North Dakota and South Dakota. My favorite things are sunrise on the South Dakota prairie, books, maps and ice fishing. My favorite people are my wife; my children and grand children; and my life-long friend, Terry Peterson. My favorite food is chocolate chip cookies, broccoli and homemade ice cream. Something I do every day is thank God for another day and for many blessings. My favorite summer things: are
What is it?? Call or email your guess to 244-7199 or courier@sdplains.com Last week Fred Reede and Jan Gossman had the lucky guess. They guessed a antique shingle nailer
Palace Theater
Hettinger Theater
Total Recall
August 17 - 19
PG-13 118 minutes surround sound Lemmon 374-5107 8:00 p.m. nightly
August 17 - 20
featuring digital surround sound
PG 96 minutes
Nightly 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee 2:00 p.m. 3-D Glasses $2.00
Prairie dogs are highly sociable animals. The critters often look like they are kissing and hugging and grooming is a regular pastime. Burrows are much like homes possessing front and back doors, listening chambers, sleeping quarters and storage rooms. They are regular house cleaners too.
The Perkins County Weed & Pest Board would like to remind Perkins County landowners to place their order for Zinc Phosphide Oats and pre-bait oats by September 20, 2012. Perkins County will cost share the Zinc Phosphide Oats 60-40 with the landowner paying 40%. When landowners are ordering the poison oats they must give their private certification license number when ordering. Perkins County will not have a Rozol prairie dog bait program, as of now, Rozol is illegal to have or use within South Dakota. Orders may be placed by calling the Perkins County Finance Office at 2445624 or Loyson Carda at 374-5315. All applicants will be notified when and where to pickup their bait. Robert Hermann, Chairman Perkins County Weed and Pest Board
[Published August 16 and August 23, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $20.81.]
Todd Buer cuts steps. Max Matthews and Lynn Buer keep busy in the background.
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Thank You We would like the thank the Bison Area Mens Club for the generous donation we recently received. This will greatly help with the ongoing medical expenses we have incured lately. Bison is so fortunate to have people and organizations such as this that so freely donate their time and energy trying to make peoples lives better. It is MUCH appreciated. Thanks again, and God Bless you all. Russ & Becky Peacock A big thank you to all of our friends and neighbors who responded so fast to our fire. How blessed we are to have such great fire departments in our area. Again--thank you, thank you, thank you. Jim & Joan Lyon
resumes accepted. Information (605) 837-2410 or (605) 837-2422 Fax (605) 837-2447.
Crocheted dishclothes and pot scrubbers are available at the Bison Courier. B4-tfn Taking orders for embroidered dishtowels for information see Arlis at the Bison Courier or call 244-7199. B8-tfn For Rent For rent: Homestead Heights located in Bison, S.D., has a one and two bedroom apartment available. Homestead Heights is a low-income elderly and disabled Section 8 HUD (Housing and Urban Development) housing facility. We are smoke free. Energy Assistance is available for those who qualify. Utilities are included in the rent. Homestead Heights is an equal housing opportunity. For more information,
Gregorian Inc. in Lemmon, SD is seeking a full time metal forming and finisher. Excellent starting wage. Includes benefits such as group health and life insurance, profit sharing, and paid vacation. Call 605-374-3841 or 1800-658-5534 or send resume to Gregorian Inc. P.O. Box 209 Lemmon, SD 57638. Equal Opportunity Employer. B9-2tc
Employment Gregorian Inc. in Lemmon, SD is seeking a full time welder. Excellent starting wage. Includes benefits such as group health and life insurance, profit sharing, and paid vacation. Call 605-374-3841 or 1-800-658-5534 or send resume to Gregorian Inc. P.O. Box 209 Lemmon, SD 57638. Equal Opportunity Employer. B9-2tc
We would like to thank the following sponsors for the help in making our Excellence in Rangeland Management Tour such a success: Perkins County Conservation District First Interstate Bank Cindys Crop Insurance Lindskov Automotive Your time and effort is greatly appreciated. Thanks again Jim and Nora Anderson Dan Anderson family The Bison Country Club would like to THANK the following sponsors: Dacotah Bank, Bison Bar, Bison Food Store, Bison Implement, Country Inn, Jackson Trenching, Bison Grain Company, Dakota Feed and Seed, Grand Electric, West River Cooperative Telephone Company, Johnson Taxidermy, Smiths Drug. Also, thanks to every one who helped get the golf course ready and who helped with the tournament. Great Job Done!
LOOMIX FEED SUPPLEMENTS is seeking dealers. Motivated individuals with cattle knowledge and community ties. Contact Bethany at 800-870-0356 / becomeadealer@adm.com to find out if there is a dealership opportunity in your area.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
BOOKKEEPER AT THE MADISON DAILY Leader and Leader Printing in Madison, SD. Responsibilities include AP, AR, GL and Payroll accounting. Resumes may be sent to Karen@madisondailyleader.com.
SERVICE MANAGER, IMMEDIATE OPENING. 5-star Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep dealership. Excellent earnings, benefits, job security. Apply: Jim Gesswein, Gesswein Motors, PO Box 71, Milbank, SD, 57252
WANT A WAY TO PAY off that summer vacation? Join our team! Sell Avon! Work from home. Earn 40% on your first 4 orders. 1-877454-9658. CITY OF HOT SPRINGS is accepting applications for a certified Water\Wastewater Superintendent. Salary $32,500 - $50,000. Contact, Harley Lux, (605)7453135. hlux@hs-sd.org JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Worker. Experience in road/bridge construction /maintenance preferred. CDL Preemployment drug and alcohol screening required. Applications / EMPLOYMENT
PIERRE SCHOOL DISTRICT has open teaching positions for middle school math for the 2012-13 school year. Apply online at www.pierre.k12.sd.us/employment or Pierre Schools, 211 S Poplar, Pierre SD 57501. EOE
CUSTER CLINIC IS accepting applications for a full-time LPN or Licensed Medical Assistant to join our team in the beautiful southern Black Hills. Salary based on experience; includes excellent benefits. Contact Human Resources at (605)673-2229 ext. 110 for more information or log onto www.regionalhealth.com to apply. EEOC/AA. The Menno Pioneer Power Show: Make plans now for the September 22 and 23 show. For more information, visit www.pioneeracres.com or call 605-387-5166. ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS statewide for only $150.00. Put the South Dakota Statewide Classifieds Network to work for you today! (25 words for $150. Each additional word $5.) Call this newspaper or 800-658-3697 for details. $1500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS! EXP. OTR Drivers, TBI, 33/34, $375 mo., health ins., credit, 03 safety bonus, Call Joe for details, 800.456.1024, joe@tbitruck.com BUYING ANTIQUES. One ITEM to Collection. Also Antique Indian ITEMS. Beadwork, Quillwork, Arrowheads, Artifacts, Guns, Spurs, Coins, Toys, Slot Machines. Serious Buyer. 605-890-0539. WANTED OTR DRIVERS NOTICES EVENTS
Perkins County, in conjunction with the Bison Landfill and Lemmon Landfill, will be accepting waste tires for disposal from Perkins County residents ONLY. A grant was awarded from South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources to allow South Dakota citizens to dispose of waste tires and to clean up waste tire piles.
Stipulations Include: No tires from Dealers or Businesses No tires with rims Must be a resident of Perkins County Waste Tire collection will be held now through the month of September and waste tires can be dropped at the following sites: Lemmon Landfill Site Monday - Wednesday - Friday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bison Landfill Site Monday - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to Noon [Published July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $36.00 each week.]
Tire Disposal
-Dedication of the new covered grandstands will be Saturday night, August 18, before the rodeo. Everyone come and enjoy the new addition to the fairgrounds! -Dance Saturday night to Double Vision at the Fair Building at 9:30 p.m. -Concessions will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Fairgrounds!