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John Bokker coaches the Hol-brook High School wrestling team that won the 2014 Arizona Divi-sion III team championship. John graduated from Gregory High School in 1995. He was a foot-ball player and wrestler during his high school sports career. He attended BHSU on a football schol-arship and earned his elementary education degree there. He thanked a Gregory teacher for leading him into the teaching profession. “I really enjoyed math because of Mr. Larkin,” said John. “I wanted to coach because of Mr. Hansen and Mr. Dacy,” he con-tinued. He attributes much of his success to the lessons he learned from these two coaches. He con-

tinues to pass these on. “I taught the kids to be tough and work hard and it paid off,” he noted. This year’s title was Holbrook’s first wrestling title in 24 years. It’s the 11th championship in their history. The last time they won the championship was in 1990, when Bokker was in middle school here in Gregory. It’s even more notable because it came in Holbrook’s first season after moving up to Division III. After the championship ceremo-nies, Coach Bokker told report-ers “The seniors are the ones that pulled this team ahead. We’ve been building this team for years. When these guys became seniors, that’s when we knew we were going to be

John Bokker coaches Holbrook High wrestlers to Division III championship

[Photo courtesy of Holbrook High School] The Holbrook Roadrunners earned the Arizona state championship at the Division III State Wrestling Tournament in February. The Roadrunners head coach is John Bokker. Coach Bokker (back row, third from right) graduated from GHS in 1995.

A Gregory woman has died fol-lowing a two vehicle crash that occurred between Gregory and Burke on March 24, 2014. The crash happened on U.S. Highway 18 three miles west of Burke. Sara Mozely of Gregory died on Sunday March 2, 2014 in Sioux Falls from injuries she received in the crash. Ms. Mozely was a passenger in a 1988 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Tommy Ray Jones of Gregory. The vehicle was traveling east when it lost control, began to swerve and entered the westbound lane. The other passenger in the pickup was a toddler that sus-tained life-threatening injuries in the crash and was transported to a hospital in Sioux Falls. The toddler was secured in a car seat. Mozely and Jones were not wear-ing seatbelts. The pickup collided with a 2008 Lexus RX350 driven by Jean Massa of Carter. Ms. Massa’s passenger was Matthew Jensen of Winner. They received minor injuries. Both were wearing seatbelts. The South Dakota Highway Pa-trol is investigating the accident. Gregory County Sheriff’s Office assisted. No further information is currently available.

Russell Moerike of Gregory died in a one vehicle accident south of Gregory on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Mr. Moerike was traveling south of Gregory on State Highway 251. He had crossed the state line into Nebraska side of the border when he crashed. The Keya Paha Coun-ty, NE state’s attorney announced details of the crash in a press re-lease. The crash occurred just north of Mills, NE. The vehicle rolled and Mr. Moerike died in the crash. He was being pursued by the South Dakota Highway Patrol when the crash occurred.

Two vehicle crash is fatal for Gregory woman

Gregory man dies in one vehicle crash

by Elizabeth “Sam” Grosz - CNSIt already is legal to pay the

state $100 to receive a permit to have alcohol on special party buses or limousines, but a bill now awaits the governor’s ap-proval that gives the local com-munity the decision whether to allow it on city streets or certain areas.

SB 91 also would address some-thing new for the state… bars on bicycles. Variously called a party bike, pedal crawler, beer bike or something similar, Rep. Chris-tine Erickson, R-Sioux Falls, said such things are popular in the Twin Cities, and could possibly work in some communities in South Dakota.

A party bike is powered by the passengers, while the steering and braking is controlled by the driver who does not provide ped-aling power. Some also double as rolling refreshment stands.

Currently, Erickson said, the carrier applies through the De-partment of Revenue to be able to serve alcohol on the convey-ance.

George Grubbs honored at state wrestling tournament

George Grubbs was inducted into the South Dakota High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame at the 2014 State B Wrestling Tournament in Aberdeen on Satur-day, March 1, 2014. George wrestled for Gregory High School and was a three time state champion in 1972 (98), 1973 (98) and 1975 (119) with a record of 28-0. His career record was 103-5-2. He at-tended college at Iowa State wrestling for three years and being part of the 1977 National Championship team. George farmed for 12 years and is currently a broadband techni-cian living in Gilbert, AZ.

Tom Glover presents a check to Mayor Maurie Schlaht for $10,000 from SCWDD to the City of Gregory for water and sewer fund projects.

The Gregory City Council met on Monday, March 3, 2014. Mayor Maurie Schlaht chaired the meet-ing. The council members present were Tim Mills, Shana Flakus, Seymour Studenberg, Blane Bar-tling, Stacey Boes and Chad Peck. Finance officer Al Cerny and li-brary director Diane Althoff also attended the meeting. Tom Glover, the South Central Water Development District (SC-WDD) representative for Gregory County and the mayor of Burke was on the agenda.City receives water, sewer grant Mayor Maurie Schlaht received a SCWDD grant check for $10,000 for the city water and sewer fund from Tom Glover. Glover also explained the gen-eral procedures and projects that the seven member SCWDD board undertakes. Their budget is about $170,000 per year and the district covers five counties, so they don’t fund many projects. However, he encouraged the council to contin-ue to submit grant requests since they are structured to work with small cities and towns on infra-structure. Partnerships beneficial Glover is also the mayor of Burke. He took the opportunity Monday night to thank the Greg-ory City Council for cooperating with the Burke City Council on joint use of some of the machin-ery for the streets. The partner-ship saves both communities a lot of money and works well. He would like to continue to do this for the streets and look at more opportunities to save through joint programs. The council con-curs with him. Sewer line loan proceeds The council passed two resolu-tions regarding the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan they want to use for the sewer line project. This project involves the current sewer system. The first resolution was to au-thorize the city to apply for the loans and pledge revenue to repay the loans. The second resolution was to identify the revenue that will be pledged to repay the loan. It is be-ing called a surcharge account. The state requires a surcharge of up to $3.86 per user account to be eligible for a loan. If the city

borrows less, the surcharge will drop. This $3.86 surcharge will come from two sources. The first is the $2.00 rate increase that is being instituted. The remaining $1.86 will come from the users current monthly sewer charges. The surcharge resolution mo-tion was passed by the council.Highway 18 safety problem Parking problems along High-way 18 are continuing. The mayor has received complaints because vehicles that are parked up to the curb along the highway block vis-ibility for drivers. This is happen-ing up and down Highway 18. The council members will consider ways to resolve the problem.Land development engineering fees approved The council approved a continu-ing development agreement be-tween the city and SPN & Associ-ates engineering firm. The $77,000 contract covers master plan de-velopment, evaluation of utilities, preliminary grading plan, design and construction cost estimate, economic analysis, report and public meetings, final design and utilities.Transportation plans grant request The council tasked finance of-ficer Al Cerny with submitting an application for a transportation planning grant for the communi-ty. If approved, a team of experts from the South Dakota DOT will

Sewer line grant, loan go forward

work with community members to identify a plan to continue to im-prove transportation of all kinds in Gregory. DARE report given Officer Steve McDowell gave the council members an update on the DARE program this year. The next regular council meet-ing will be held on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Gregory City Hall.

No city election this year Incumbents Maurie Schlaht,

mayor, and Tim Mills, Ward III councilman, filed the only peti-tions as candidates for this year’s city election. Since Schlaht and Mills are unopposed, there won’t be a city election on April 8, 2014. They will each be sworn in for a two-year term in May 2014. The other expiring city council terms are Ward I Chad Peck, Ward II Seymour Studenberg and Ward III Stacey Boes. No candidates sub-mitted petitions for these seats. They will continue to represent their wards for additional two year terms unless they resign. Opt out vote remains on April 8 School district voters will still be going to the polls on April 8, 2014. The general fund opt out vote will take place that day at the commu-nity room of the Gregory Memo-rial Auditorium. The last day to register to vote in that election is March 24, 2014.

Richard and Becky Zimmerman left their home in Dallas late Tues-day afternoon, February 25, 2014 to run some errands in Gregory. They came home 45 minutes later, and their house was engulfed in fire. The building burned fast. The Dallas Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 911 call at 5:00 p.m. Chief Brad Kahler went there im-mediately. He called the Gregory Volunteer Fire Department to pro-vide mutual aid as soon as he got on the scene. Kahler said that the Zimmer-mans were lucky they were out of the building. “It was pretty much gone when we got on scene. It was so smoke filled we couldn’t go in-side to try to attempt anything.” The firefighters worked at the scene for over three hours. Main-taining the equipment in the freez-ing cold weather was a challenge, but no trucks froze up or broke down. They kept the pumps circu-lating. It was hard on the firefight-ers, though. The fire completely destroyed the contents of the Zimmerman home. An investigation is being done, but it appears that a wood burning stove may be the cause of the fire. The Serendipity flower and gift shop is accepting household and personal items and storing them for the couple. The Zimmermans hope to move into an apartment within the next week. Monetary donations can be made at BankWest, Consumer’s Federal Credit Union or First Fi-delity Bank. The Zimmermans continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of the community. “People have been so generous. Everybody has gone out of their way to help us. They’ve donated so much,” said Becky Zimmerman. She continued, “We lost all those things that don’t matter. It could have been our lives. It could have been our lives. We could have been asleep.” She said they are taking things one day at a time.

Zimmermans lose Dallas home to fire On Wednesday, February 26, 2014

at 12:30 p.m. the Gregory Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire north of Gregory on the Duling family land. High winds hampered their ef-forts as the grass fire raced through the canyons and along hills. Chief Lyle Haney called for assistance from area fire departments. Fire-fighters from Dallas, Burke, Platte, Winner and Colome responded to the call for help. Over 50 firefighters and 25 trucks were there fighting the fire. Haney explained how the day ended. “The firefighters had the fire under control by about 5:00 p.m. We set the other departments loose. The Gregory team remained on scene until 7:00 p.m. to manage a couple of flare ups. Fortunately,

High winds challenge firefighters north of Gregory on Duling land

good. We were looking forward to this year.” “The seniors led the way and were helped out by tough under-classmen. This was a true team ef-fort,” said Bokker. He’s the head wrestling coach and also the head football coach at Holbrook High School. He’s a three time conference wrestling coach of the year, and he has been named the Navajo Times coach of the year. Last year he was the Hulet El-ementary School teacher of the year. John has taught fifth grade at Hulet Elementary School in Holbrook, AZ since 2002. John’s parents are Ray and Marlys Bokker of Gregory.

there was just enough snow that night to stop any more flare ups.” Over 700 acres of grassland was burned. The fire started with some piles of cedar trees that were burned up a week and a half before. The high winds stirred up one of the piles that was still hot. That started the grass fire. Dallas fire chief Brad Kahler ob-served, “It’s really good six depart-ments were out there. In that wind that day I was surprised we got it knocked down that quick. I thought it would be an all nighter.” Joe Duling’s family owns the land. Duling was grateful for the fire-men’s dedicated efforts. “They were fantastic. We’re very fortunate that they got there quick and called in all the supporting firemen, because we needed every one of them.”

Local communities can decide whether to grant open container permits for party vehicles

The law notes “all convey-ances the licensee operates,” but the bill also now adds the caveat “unless restricted by local ordi-nance.”

Yvonne Taylor, South Dakota Municipal League, noted that the bill will “let cities control what happens on city streets.”

Essentially, she said, if the ve-hicle is for hire and is a convey-ance, “which is pretty much any-thing with wheels.”

“Nobody has any problem with the big stuff,” said Taylor, “but we think when you get down to a passenger-size vehicle, maybe there is something that should be locally available to be able to say that is not a good thing in this town.”

The pedal pubs, she said, are not in South Dakota yet, but there may be some communities where they would be welcome, under certain circumstances, such as downtown areas.

The bill also sailed through the House the following day, and was sent to the Governor for his deci-sion.

Gordon Garnos was long-time editor of the Watertown Public Opinion, retiring after 39 years with

that newspaper. Garnos, a lifelong resident of South Da-kota except for his military service in the U.S. Air Force,

was born and raised in Presho.

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New York couple unhappy with Governor DaugaardAt issue: Does the South Dakota Legislature need to take a look at

the state’s liquor and DUI laws? The Argus Leader, headlined a recent column,“Daugaard disappoints on DUI reform.” It was written by Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Spindler of Cazenovia, NY, parents of the late Maegan Spindler, victim of a drunk driver in Pickstown.

If tragedies were measured by degrees, the deaths of two people last July 8 would earn the whole 360 degrees. Killed were Dr. Robert Klumb and Maegan Spindler, employees of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, after finishing a long day’s work. They were standing in a Pickstown motel parking lot when they were struck by a vehicle going at a high rate of speed driven by Ronald R. Fischer Jr. of Lake Andes. Yes, a park-ing lot. Maegan was thrown 120 feet. Since then there have been sev-eral newspaper articles, editorials, etc., about the horrible accident and the pending trial of Fischer. But articles and editorials will never bring back Dr. Klumb and Maegan.

I might say here that at the time of the accident the report said Fisch-er was “high on marijuana, with a blood-alcohol more than three times the legal limit.” His two victims were like one-third of all DUI deaths, plus more innocent victims are killed by drunken drivers than are mur-dered each year in South Dakota.

For example, in 2012 there were 10,487 DUI arrests in South Dakota, but 4,666 – 45 percent – did not result in a conviction. Most were plea bargained to lesser charges.

In the “My Voice” column Maegan’s parents traveled in late July to Pierre to gather Maegan’s belongings and met with members of the Governor’s staff. They discussed her death and the state’s DUI laws and enforcement.

“We felt South Dakota could lead the nation with DUI reforms... Per-haps Maegan’s death could lead to positive change and benefit all South Dakotans and the whole nation,” Mrs. Spindler said.

On Aug. 26 Governor Daugaard wrote the Spindlers promising a “data-driven, evidence-based review of DUI.” Again, according to their article, the Spindlers “provided some ideas and the National Transpor-tation Board’s (NTSB) report, ‘Reaching Zero: Actions to Reduce Alco-hol-Impaired Driving.’”

The Spindler’s proposals and the National Transportation Board report were reviewed by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the Gov-ernor’s staff and the Department of Public Safety. Then, according to their column, on Feb. 5, the Spindlers were informed there would be no major changes to South Dakota’s DUI laws. “The Governor felt changes would not have the ‘intended effect.’”

While we deeply sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Spindler on the loss of their daughter, that is not the crux of today’s column. At this point the Governor was accused of not caring. According to their open letter, “His assessment totally contradicts the work of the NTSB...”

“We hope the people of South Dakota demand the Governor and Leg-islature enact comprehensive DUI reform based on NTSB report. It will certainly have the ‘intended effect’ of reducing DUI and preventing needless death and injury. Lack of leadership has the opposite effect.”

Among the suggestions of the Spindlers from the NTSB report as re-ported in the Rapid City Journal were “a 10 percent excise tax on alco-holic beverages to supplement law enforcement costs: treating first and second-offense DUIs as felonies instead of misdemeanors; creating an ‘aggravated DUI’ offense for incidents involving death, injury or high alcohol content; and asset forfeiture as an additional penalty in drunk-en driving convictions.

The Journal and other newspapers in the state have asked for tougher drunken driving laws. While the Highway Patrol has increased its road-side check points the other involved state departments, plus the Legis-lature, felt the “intended effect” just wasn’t there.

The Rapid City paper continued its editorial,“Among the reasons we have favored tougher DUI laws in South Dakota are the tragic conse-quences that follow decisions to drive after drinking too much alcohol.”

South Dakota has made strides in recent years to make its DUI laws tougher and prosecutors take DUI offenses seriously, but more needs to be done. At the same time, whether we like it or not, the alcohol indus-try in the state is an extremely strong lobby. Also, we must consider that the alcohol tax is important to the state treasury....

P.S. “Bad decisions always result in bad consequences – always.” Billy Graham

Both the House and Senate fin-ished our calendars by 5:00 p.m. on crossover day-a very rare occur-rence. The legislature has now com-pleted 28 of 38 scheduled days and much work will be done in the last ten days. Out of 448 bills introduced this year, 218 are still alive and need to be acted on in the next ten days.

Several of the bills that were passed out of the House on cross-over were: HB 1194 - Act to establish requirements relating to the cross-ing of railroad rights of way by util-ities. Right now there is no set form or fee for crossing a railroad right of way. Some utilities have tried to set up agreements with certain rail-roads, but it seems that the railroad can change these agreements when they want to. When they change how this crossing is done, it ends up costing the consumer more. This bill standardizes the fee for every crossing. It passed the House 67-2. HB 1257 - This bill talks about au-tism diagnosis and treatment. This bill deals with insurance coverage and early treatment of autism. If di-agnosed and treated early it can de-crease the amount of money spent on each individual dramatically and helps them be more productive to society. It passed 57-12. HB1244- This bill dealt with Medicaid expan-sion and it would have been funded by a state funded alternative health care plan. It failed 45-24

Most of the bills that dealt with Common Core have been killed. Two that are left are SB63 and SB 64. SB 63 deals with protecting the pri-

Only two weeks remain in the 89th Legislative session. The big-gest week of the session for me, as an Appropriations Committee member, will be the final week of session. On March 10th, Appropria-tions will receive updated revenue projections for the current year as well as for Fiscal Year 2015. These projections will determine how much money will be available to fund the legislature’s priorities. The appropriations committee will have to adjust the budget ac-cordingly and account for any new legislation that could impact the General Fund in order to insure that we end the session with a bal-anced budget, just as we have done throughout the entire 125-year his-tory of South Dakota.

We got through the always daunt-ing “cross-over day” on Feb. 25th, and now we will focus on House Bills, just as the House will take up the bills that have passed the Senate. If there are differences be-tween the final House and Senate version of a bill, the bill must go to a conference committee to iron out the differences.

Healthcare has been at the fore-front this Session. Many bills that would have a tremendous impact on the lives and health of South Dakotans have been introduced and considered. The first piece of healthcare legislation, which has passed through the House and will now be heard by the Senate Com-merce Committee, is HB 1257. If passed, this law would establish insurance coverage for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. A wide variety of medi-cal professionals, specialists, edu-cators and parents testified on the bill. This legislation is modeled af-ter laws established in other states drafted by Autism Speaks. Since it was founded in 2005, Autism Speaks has grown into the world’s leading autism science and advo-cacy organization. Often insurance companies are able to, and do, deny coverage for these individuals in need.

The second healthcare topic is prenatal care, which is vital for all children in our state. If you value healthy infants, you value prenatal care. HB 1158 will provide for pre-natal care to the unborn children of illegal immigrants. This legis-lation has had bipartisan support and would help an estimated 200 expectant mothers per year and would cost the state about $118,000. State officials and doctors testify-ing in support of the bill predicted passage would lead to big savings for the state. That’s because pre-natal care is the single best pre-ventive measure to avoid the ICU, which ends up costing hundreds of thousands of dollars per child. I

realize that this can be a controver-sial issue, but it is truly a pro-life is-sue. Remember, that since the 1789 ratification of the Constitution, children born in the US become US citizens. Thus, they become South Dakotans the minute they are born. The House passed this legislation 46-22. It next cleared the Senate Health and Human Services Com-mittee on a 4-3 vote as they referred the bill to Senate Appropriations with a “Do Pass” recommendation.

I also continue to advocate for SB 122, which would provide audi-ology services for South Dakota’s children. I am the prime sponsor in the Senate and Rep. Julie Bartling is the prime sponsor in the House. SB 122 has changed a lot from its original form and will no longer re-quire insurance companies to offer this benefit, but now seeks to define what those benefits should be if the insurance companies choose to of-fer a plan. It lays out guidelines, which include providing for physi-cian care and licensed audiologist’s services. This change is the result of a compromise because I did not have the votes to get this bill out of the Appropriations Committee due to the cost that it would incur to the state. The two choices that I had were either to come up with a compromise and keep the bill moving forward, or allow the bill to die in committee. As part of the compromise, three of the four big-gest insurance companies in the state have now committed to cov-ering these life-changing services starting in 2015. Proper diagnosis and services to hearing impaired children will change lives. SB 122 passed out of the Senate on a unan-imous 35-0 vote, and will now head to the House for consideration.

The Governor brought another related bill (HB 1166) to the leg-islature through the Health and Human Services Department. It proposes to expand the use of the Telecommunications for the Deaf Fund to provide hearing aids on a sliding scale according to economic need. The fund has been growing over the years with 15 cents from every phone line, including cellu-lar, contributing to the fund. Let’s hope that these efforts will help children get the devices that they so desperately need.

Building South Dakota, the Leg-islature’s economic development program approved last year, con-tinues to be an important issue as the Governor would like to limit the funding, and many of us leg-islators want to see one time and excess reserve dollars flow to this program. Workforce education, local economic development, and housing are just a few of the areas that stand to benefit with steady funding through Building South Dakota. I agree with the Governor’s plan to put a 10% cap on reserves, which will ensure fund transfers to Building South Dakota. Anytime we can prevent the stockpiling of tax dollars in Pierre, it is good for our local communities and all tax-payers.

Also in the context of economic development, I am sure many of you have followed the issues re-volving the EB-5 immigrant in-vestor program. Fortunately, the legislature as a whole passed a resolution on a bipartisan basis to force our Government, Operations & Audit Committee to address this important flawed program. We do

not have Legislative Session on March 7th, and the GOAC com-mittee will hold a meeting on that day to disseminate all of the pend-ing information involving three audit reports, along with calling witnesses to testify on the history and actions of the EB-5 program. Ultimately, we want to ensure cor-rective actions are taken so that we can put this unfortunate incident behind us while holding the bad ac-tors accountable.

I encourage anyone to contact me with questions, concerns, and new ideas on how we can improve South Dakota as the session winds down. It is an honor to be your Sen-ator, and I will continue working hard for all of you and for the great state of South Dakota.

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The 89th legislative session has reached the infamous crossover day and we now have six days to move Senate bills out of the House committees and off of the floor. As of the end of this week, a few Sen-ate bills have made their way to the floor and we are just now taking votes on them.

Senate Bill 64 is a bill that will curtail any new multi-state con-sortium education standards adop-tion until 2016, and if any are to be adopted, public hearings must be held around the state for comment. This is a bill I could easily support in efforts to calm concerns over the adoption of Common Core stan-dards. We will have another Sen-ate bill, SB 63 that will also come before the House floor, which will protect the personal information of students. The Department of Edu-cation and the Governor’s office are in complete support of these two bills. Privacy is very important for our young people in today’s en-vironment.

Some very important Senate bills to come before the House side of the legislature include further ex-pansion of workforce development (SB 141) which has been amended to appropriate $1 to the need-based scholarship grant fund and $1 to the education enhancement trust fund for investing in the critical teaching needs scholarship pro-gram. Both of these programs are essential in providing financing as-sistance to young people in attend-ing institutions of higher learning, especially in critical teaching ar-eas.

The Governor has also intro-duced two bills that will change the funding formula for the Build-ing South Dakota fund. The first bill (SB157), will influx $30 million of general funds directly into the fund, limiting the expenditures to $10 million per year. Senate Bill 158 outlines the future funding source as 1% of the general fund appro-priations from the previous fiscal year’s general bill provided that the budget reserve and the proper-ty tax reduction fund have at least a 10% fund balance. This bill also limits the expenditures to $10 mil-lion per year. At this time, SB158 has posed questions to me, so I will

be speaking with the leaders in the majority party for clarification and assurance that the integrity of the Building South Dakota Fund is maintained.

As of this writing, there are very few bills to be heard before House Education and House Ag and Natu-ral Resources committee. So many of the Senate bills will be heading to Appropriations or to State Af-fairs, so it will be interesting to see how many of those bills survive the committee process and come out with amended versions. The last two weeks of the session often find bills getting facelifts on both sides of the capital.

Revenue estimates will be pre-sented to the Joint Appropriations committee on Monday, March 10th. Once these estimates are adopted, the general bill will be opened for amendments. As in the past, there will be a number of amendments to provide additional funding for education and providers of Med-icaid services. This is always an interesting time of the session, as there are amendments that come from all areas of the capital and beyond – stay tuned for reports on this process.

Thank you to all my constitu-ents in District 21 for allowing me to serve as your representative in Pierre. Please feel free to contact me with any comments or concerns about legislation coming forth dur-ing the remainder of the session. I can be reached at 605-773-5255 (my state office) or via email at rep.bar-tling@state.sd.us Thank you again and have great week.

RepresentativeJulie Bartling

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News Briefs..... Funeral services set for Sara Mozley Funeral services for Sara Mozley, age 21, of Gregory, will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the First South-ern Baptist Church in Gregory. A prayer service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. More information is available at www.kotrba-smithfuneralhome.com.Funeral services pending for Levi Bruns Funeral services for Levi Bruns, age 3 months, of Gregory, are pending at this time. Levi is the son of Julia Opp and Adam Bruns, grandson of Steve and Raeann Opp, Mary and Roger Frank and Bernie Bruns. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. More information is available at www.kotrba-smithfuneralhome.com.Weiland to visit Dallas Sioux Falls small businessman and Democratic candidate for Senate, Rick Weiland, announced he will be continuing his tour of every town in South Dakota on Wednesday, March 5th when he visits Platte, Dallas, Colome, Wood, White River, Rosebud and Martin. He will be holding town hall meetings in Rosebud and Martin. He will be stopping at Frank Day’s Bar at 10:00 a.m. Lutheran Church announces Lenten schedule St. John Lutheran church will holding Lent midweek services on Wednesday beginning March 5 at 7 p.m. for Ash Wednesday, “A Loving Embrace.” Also on Sunday, March 9 at 4 p.m. for a five week Lenten Bible study, “5 Things You Can Do To Understand the Bible Better.” The public is invited to attend. Diabetes support group meeting postponed The community diabetes support group meeting scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2014 has been rescheduled for Monday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium community room.

Are you or is someone you love at risk of suicide?

Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Agnes Veskrna, 93, February 15, 2014, Gregory, SD.

Lorene Farrand, 92, February 21, 2014, Burke, SD.

Russell Moerike, 47, February 22, 2014, Mills, NE.

QCD; Conrad Olson and Bar-bara Olson, husband and wife to Conrad Olson and Barbara Olson, husband and wife, AJT, WROS, NTIC, SW1/4, SE1/4NW1/4, SE1/4, & S1/2NE1/4-23: W1/2SW1/4-24: W 1 / 2 W 1 / 2 N W 1 / 4 - 2 5 : E 1 / 2

Less Highway, N1/2NW1/4, SE1/4NW1/4 & NE1/4SW1/4-26: All in 95-67. WD; George Tokarczyk, single, to Paul E. Kramp and Nancy L. Kramp, husband and wife, AJT, WROS, NTIC, SW1/4-10-96-73. WD; Larry and Jane Frank, hus-band and wife to Brandy Peck, Lot 4, Block 39 of the Original Town, Now City of Burke, Gregory Coun-ty, South Dakota.

Admitted Jean Massa, Winner; Evonne Soesbe, Gregory; Violet Neilan, Gregory; Katherine Hannahs, Gregory.

Hospitalized Evonne Soesbe, Katherine Han-nahs.

Discharged Jack Steffen, Lawrence Lechten-berg, Jean Massa, Violet Neilan.

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Shop Locally...it’s what keeps your town alive!

St. Patrick’s Day DanceSponsored by the Gregory Volunteer Fire Department

Saturday, March 15, 20149:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

at theGregory Memorial Auditorium

Gregory, South Dakota

Music by

“Mrs. Begley & the Boys”$500 Admission

(No Beer will be served - Bring Your Own Beverages)(Must be 21 or accompanied by a parent to attend)

A Card Shower has been requested

by the family of

Audrey Goeden as she has recently moved

to the Hospice House in Rapid City.

Cards can be sent to: Hospice House, 224 Elk Street,

Rapid City, SD 57701

CARD SHOWER REQUEST

Jessica Scheibe is currently completing a one month rural medicine rotation at the Avera Medical Group Gregory and Avera Gregory Hospital. Jessica graduated from Stanley County High School in Ft. Pierre. In 2010, she earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from SDSU. She chose the medical field while she was at SDSU. “I enjoyed anatomy and became involved with cadaver dissection in under-grad and decided to pursue a ca-reer as a surgeon,” said Scheibe. She will receive a medical doctor degree from the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota later this year. Scheibe plans to specialize in OB/GYN. After residency, she will serve in the Air Force for four years to meet her Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) obligation. “I hope to return to South Dakota within the next 10 years,” said Jes-

Med student Jessica Scheibe completes one month rotation

sica. Waterskiing and hiking are at the top of her list of pastimes, and she enjoys most outdoor activities. Jessica is married to Air Force pilot Ryan Scheibe. Her par-ents are Nancy Lentz and Shane Clarambeau of Ft. Pierre.

American Red Cross responds to home fire in Dallas

The American Red Cross recent-ly responded to a home fire in Dal-las. Red Cross staff members from the Mitchell office are meeting with the family currently.

The home appears to be a total loss and two individuals are dis-placed. Assistance in the form of clothing, food, and lodging will be provided.

For more Red Cross fire safety and preparedness information vis-it www.redcross.org/EasternSD.

Donations are being sought for Richard and Becky Zimmerman who lost their home in a fire last Tuesday evening, February 25.

Any household items, food and etc. may be dropped off at Serendipity or contact Donna Songer at 830-5346.

There is also an account that has been set up at the First Fidelity Bank in Gregory.

Thank you in advance for your prompt coopera-tion!

Missouri Valley Mutual Insurance Co. to hold meeting

Missouri Valley Mutual Insur-ance Company in Burke will hold their 100th annual policyhold-ers meeting on March 18, 2014 at 1:15 p.m. at the Community Civic Center in Burke. Plan to attend the open house to be held at the home office from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.; noon meal at the Burke Civic Cen-ter; and drawings will be held at the annual policyholders meeting for cash prizes with cake and ice cream following the meeting.

Laura Watts, along with her son, Jayden, was surprised to find herself the first winner in 2014 at the Gregory Li-brary. Laura was the 1,000th visitor this year and won twenty Gregory-Dallas Chamber dollars. But everyone is a winner who takes advantage of the many services of our local public library.

Public library presents 1000th visitor with Dallas/Gregory Chamber dollars

50th Wedding AnniversaryCard Shower

The family ofVernon & Barbara

Beehleris requesting a

Card Showerin honor of their

50th Wedding AnniversaryMarch 8th

Cards will reach them at611 Whittecar St.

Gregory, SD 57533

Annual Lenten Fish Fries Sponsored by the

Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

Fish Frieswill be held on

Friday, March 7th

Friday, March 21st (Teener Baseball)

Friday, April 11th

5:00 ~ 7:00 p.m. at Mary Vale HallGregory, SD

All You Can Eat ~ Everyone Welcome

Think Spring

Ph: (605) 835-9722 518 Main St., Gregory, SD

Lou’s Shoppe & Dollar Store

Winter Clearance

75% offJewelry & Western Decor

40% off

Dollar Store Special

Office Supplies 99¢

Java Jives &Kenley Udd & the Udders

In ConcertSunday, March 9th

7:00 p.m.

Gregory High School AuditoriumFree Will Offering

Benefit Soup Supper& Pie Auction

will be held

for Brent Janak on

Monday, March 10, 20145:30 p.m. at the

Winner Bowling Center - Winner, SDBrent is awaiting a double lung transplant at the Mayo

Clinic. If you would like to send him a card of encourage-ment, please send to: Brent Janak, % Roger Janak,

28350 Isle, Northfield, MN 55057

St. Joseph Catholic ChurchSt. Patrick’s Dinner

at Mary Vale Hall

in Gregory

Sun., March 16, 201411:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Come join us for Roast Beef & Corned Beef w/Cabbage Dinners

Prices: $700 - 13 & up$300 - Ages 6-12 Free - 5 & under

Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Altar Society

The Knights of Columbus regional hoop shoot was held in Gregory on Sunday, February 23, 2014. Winners include, l to r: Laney Fanning (10 yrs.), Jessica Begeman (13 yrs.), Kyle Grim, (11 yrs.), Max Klundt, (13 yrs.), Emma Schwei-gert (14 yrs.). Not pictured are Jaden Graber (9 yrs.) Coy Determan (10 yrs.) and Tommy Determan (12 yrs.).

Knights of Columbus announces winners of regional hoop shoot

W. Hwy. 18, Gregory, SDPh: (605) 835-8751

$34.88

Eye OpenerDo you know?

Rosebud Sandhills Right to Life

If there is no respect for human life, then all of society is reduced to violence and death and society destroys itself. All human life is pre-cious - or none is.

Losing

YourKool ?

DomesticViolenceLevel

WE CAN HELP!!!Call 842-0400

Dept. of Social ServicesHelp Phone

1-800-658-3486Gregory County

Child Protection Team

KEEP KIDS SAFE AT HOME.....

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE!

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SDSU EXTENSION NEWS

Wewela/Colomeby Sherry Bertram

(605) 842-3446

Gregory/DallasKaren Knudsen

835-9322kmknud@gwtc.net

Local program receives community awareness project funding for 2014 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week The Winner Resource Center for Families has received funding from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administra-tors (NAVAA) through a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), within the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Depart-ment of Justice, to promote com-munity awareness of crime vic-tims’ rights and services during the 2014 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The week of April 6-12, 2014, is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week observance, first desig-nated by President Ronald Rea-gan in 1981, seeks to increase general public awareness of, and knowledge about the wide range of rights and services available to people who have been victim-ized by crime. The theme for 2014 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is “30 years: restoring the balance of justice.” The theme commemorates the 30th anniver-sary of the enactment of the U.S. Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). Since 2004, the NCVRW Com-munity Awareness Project has proved financial and technical assistance to more than 650 com-munity projuects that promote victim and public awareness ac-tivities, and innovative approach-es to victim outreach and public education about victims’ rights and services during the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The Winner Resource Center was one of 71 projects recommended by the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators

and selected for funding by OVC for 2014 from the 125 applications that were submitted nationwide. According to OVC Direc-tor Joye Frost, the Community Awareness Project helps generate widespread public awareness of crime victims’ rights and needs, and the importance of engaging all people in America in victim assistance efforts. According to Ms. Frost, “This year’s theme is especially rele-vant because VOCA is the federal government’s main method of supporting critical assistance to victims of all types of crimes. The money for this support comes from fines collected from offend-ers convicted of federal crimes and not from U.S. taxpayers. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is our opportunity to sup-port public awareness of crime victims’ rights and the critical, of-ten life-saving services provided by thousands of programs across our nation to help crime victims,” Frost said. According to Shana Flakus, Executive Director of the Winner Resource Center, the Community Awareness Project that will be sponsored in Winner will include hosting a resource fair to gener-ate public awareness of crime victims’ rights, need for support services and information on the winner resource center services. Local law enforcement, social service agencies, drug, alcohol and mental health counseling services and healthcare organiza-tions will be invited to participate

in the resource fair to provide information of their services to the public as well. In addition to the resource fair, the Winner Re-source Center for Families will be distributing informational bro-chures in their service areas of Tripp, Gregory and Lyman Coun-ties. “The support from NAVAA and OVC for our 2014 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week activities will help us help crime victims,” Flakus said. “Members of our community are encouraged to help promote justice through ser-vice to crime victims by joining our 2014 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week activities and sup-porting victim assistance pro-grams throughout the year.” For additional information about 2014 National Crime Vic-tims’ Rights Week activities or about victims’ rights and servic-es in Tripp, Gregory and Lyman Counties, please contact the Win-ner Resource Center for Families at 605-842-2736, visit our website at winnerresourcecenter.com or facebook page. For information about national efforts to promote 2014 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, please visit the Of-fice for Victims of Crime website at http://www.ovc.gov. The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators is a non-profit organization that represents the 56 state agencies that distribute funds from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to more than 4,000 direct victim as-sistance service providers.

Adding fiber to your diet

by Ann Schwader, Nutrition Field Specialist

Have you heard the old saying, “A bowl of cereal a day helps keep health care costs away?” If not, you may want to heed this advice. A high-fiber diet has several health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids, constipation and diverticulosis. In addition, according to studies, ad-equate daily amounts of fiber may lower risks for heart disease, cer-tain types of cancer and obesity. Fiber helps provide the feeling of fullness while consuming fewer calories, which can assist with los-ing weight.

Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that comes from the edible parts of plants, including vegetables, grains, fruits and legumes. Meat and dairy products do not have fiber. The American Dietetic Asso-ciation (http://www.eatright.org/ <http://www.eatright.org/> ) rec-ommends that adults consume 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day. Unfor-tunately, Americans only consume about 10-15 grams of fiber a day. The recommendation for children

ages three to eighteen years old is to add five to the child’s age. As an example, a five-year old would need about 10 grams of fiber each day.

Dietary fibers are important for good health. The two types of dietary fiber are soluble and in-soluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water. They can help lower blood cholesterol levels, especially LDL-cholesterol. Dry beans and peas, oats, seeds, beans, barley, lentils, apples, citrus fruit, carrots, plums, and squash are examples of soluble fiber.

Insoluble fiber is often referred to as “roughage” because it keeps the digestive system functioning normally. This helps to prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Examples of insoluble fiber in-clude bran, whole grain products, skins of fruits and vegetables, leafy greens and root vegetables.

A disadvantage of a diet high in fiber is the potential for significant intestinal gas production and bloat-ing. It’s important to drink plenty of fluids when increasing dietary fiber, otherwise constipation can occur. Remember to incorporate higher-fiber foods to your diet grad-ually, allowing time for your diges-tive tract to adjust to the added fiber intake. In addition, try to in-

corporate high fiber foods through-out the day.

According to Oklahoma Coopera-tive Extension Service’s “Dietary Fiber” (http://bit.ly/NzD9ZT) a good source of fiber will provide 2.5 to 4.9 grams of fiber per serving and a high fiber source provides 5 grams or more per serving. Fiber can also be a delicious addition to your diet.

Here are a couple of easy tips for increasing your fiber intake: 1) At mealtime, fill 75% of your plate with fruits and vegetables and grain products (with 1/2 being whole grain). 2) Check the nutri-tion facts on food labels. 3) Select whole fruits and vegetables over fruit and vegetable juice. The peel and pulp contain the fiber.

Check out Colorado State Uni-versity Extension’s “Dietary Fi-ber” (http://bit.ly/1hWzMdp) for the specific dietary fiber content of foods. Lastly, to assist you with the quote mentioned earlier, increase the fiber content in cereals by look-ing for whole-grain wheat, whole-grain rice and whole grain oats as the first ingredient listed.

For more information, contact SDSU Nutrition Field Specialist Ann Schwader at the Winner Re-gional Extension Center at 605-842-1267 or ann.schwader@sdstate.edu.

March & April Community Education ClassesJelly Roll Quilt Top

That’s right this is not a food class! During this two night class, participants will create a quilt top out of 40 strips of coordinating precut fabric. This quilt is on display at B&F Variety where jelly rolls are available for sale if you choose. B&F will also offer a fabric discount to students enrolled in this class. Harriet Bailey will create jelly rolls for students to match their color choices. Once the quilt top is created you will need to have it quilted on your own. You may bring your own sewing machine or use one of the schools. Also bring thread and a scissors.

You must pre-register for this class by Tuesday, March 11 (this will give Harriet time to prepare jelly rolls if you are purchasing them from B&F) and the class will be held on Tuesday, March 18 & Monday,

March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Gregory FACS Room. Sonya Zimbelman will be leading this workshop.

Cost is $10 due upon registration.Baby Boomer Class

Are you close to retirement? When should you begin collecting social security? What steps have you already taken or do you wonder where you should begin? Rocky Blare has the answers to these questions and will begin with a brief overview of the retirement process and then answer questions dealing with the retirement process. This class will be held on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Gregory FACS Room. Cost is $5 due upon registration.

Tasty Treats Kathy Kayl is back - helping students prepare and taste treats that are prepared in a variety of ways. These students will also take home the packet of treat recipes. This class will be held on Monday, March 24 at 6 p.m. in the Gregory FACS Room. Cost of the class is $10 plus the cost of food supplies. Nonrefundable deposit of $5 is due upon registration.

Calendar Making Class Were you planning to make a family calendar for the year 2014 and didn’t have time to complete it? Let’s get an early start for next year - grab your pictures and we will get them scanned, learn how to use the calendar wizard in the Publisher program, insert birthdays and anniversaries. This class will hold their first meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Gregory Computer Lab. The other classes can be setup on the first night of class. Participants will take home one color copy of a bound calendar

Cost of the class is $25. Nonrefundable deposit of $10 due upon registration.Pruning Trees/Bushes Workshop - Rescheduled

How should I trim this tree or bush? Do you have any ice/snow or wind damage to your trees? When should trees or bushes be trimmed? Karen Secor has the answers and will be explaining and demonstrating how to prune, she will also be providing pruning tools and trees/bushes for participants to practice the proper pruning techniques needed to shape up a tree or bush. This class has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Gregory FACS Room. Cost is $10 due upon registration.

Mix Book Scrapbooking Class Have you wondered how people create computerized memory books? Bekka Schell has created memory scrap books related to vacations that she has taken or you could capture the most important memories of your child’s first year of life or create family memory book. She will lead participants through the program and give shortcuts as needed. You will need to bring photos to scan or your memory card or phone with the cord for downloading.

This class will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Gregory Public School Computer Room. If an additional meeting is needed, an additional night will be arranged.

Cost is $15 due upon registration.

To register - fill out the desired class and enclose the deposit with your name.

Class Name: ____________________________________________Sent to: Mary Kay Drees PO Box 438 Gregory, SD 57533

Lee and Judell Weidner are ad-justing to the cold South Dakota winter called home after spending the past ten days in Arizona. They enjoyed sight-seeing and spending a couple of the days in the scenic Grand Canyon area. The Weidners stayed with their grandson, Shawn Croston, while visiting their cous-ins, Wayne and Nancy Shippy in Tempe, Lyle and Susan Sedlacek in Oro Valley, and friends, Vern and Irene Fischer in Apache Junc-tion along with other friends and relatives.

Kathy Hrabanek, Patty DeMers, Janet DeMers, and Carol Slaymak-er, attended the Gregory County Mission in Fairfax that was spon-sored by the Catholic Church on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Forty-three donors gave blood at the blood drive that was held at the Colome Legion Club on Tuesday. Of that number two were walk-ins and six were young people from the Colome School. Apprecia-tion has been expressed to those donors and also to those who fur-nished lunch that day.

Kenny and Kathy Hrabanek and family attended the girls bas-ketball district game in Colome with Gregory on Monday evening. Kathy and her daughter, Taylor, and Bonnie Rutten attended the boys basketball game in Armour on Thursday evening.

Callers this past week in the JoAnn Ahlman home included Allissa Hoffman and Jordyne of Burke, Peter Haukaas, and Aspen McKenzie.

Linda Hespe, Nancy Booth, Glo-ria Holden, Maxine Larsen, Lucy Forgey, and Frannie Jorgensen enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship at the Feedmill. Cards provided entertainment.

Linda Hespe was among those that attended the popcorn party Friday evening at the Colome Le-gion Club.

Larry and Sherry Bertram at-tended the Elk Point-Jefferson/ Vermillion girls regional basket-ball game Thursday evening in Elk Point. The Bertram’s grand-daughter, Keely Bertram, plays on the Elk Point-Jefferson team. The Bertrams were also visitors that evening in the home of their son and family, Rahn and Maria Ber-tram.

Lyndon Hooper was a Tuesday

dinner guest in the Larry and Sherry Bertram home.

Lennie Steffen was a Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning visitor in the parental Leonard and Joyce Steffen home. Jolene Hagen visited on Tuesday eve-ning and Saturday afternoon and Desirae Vobr was a Friday dinner guest in her grandparent’s home, the Steffens.

Lennie and Debbie Steffen at-tended the varsity boys basketball game in Armour Thursday eve-ning.

Rich and Laura Cole and Jake and Erin Cole, Tessa, and Brenna were callers during this past week in the Sharon Dawson home.

Sharon Bigelow hosted fans of the Mexican Train game Tuesday afternoon. Those enjoying the fel-lowship and a lunch included Gert Shippy, Jackie Musilek, and Sher-ry Bertram.

Charley and Judi Vobr attended the supper Thursday evening at the Colome Legion with Al and Ardith Vobr of Springview, NE, in honor of Al’s 80th birthday.

Jackie Musilek visited her mother, Vola Eubanks, and Ruth Musilek on Monday.

Jackie spent late Thursday af-ternoon with her grandsons, Josh and Drew Musilek.

Brenda McClanahan and Wade attended archery practice on Mon-day evening and 22 rifle practice at the Rosebud Gun Club on Thurs-day evening.

Katrina Paulson of Denver, CO, visited her great-grandparent, Leonard and Joyce Steffen, on Wednesday afternoon.

Merle and Gloria Holden spent Wednesday in Valentine, NE.

Janet DeMers visited her par-ents, Abe and Kathryn Shedeed, at the Winner Health Care Center on both Tuesday and Thursday.

Jake and Erin Cole, Tessa, and Brenna brought a carry-in supper and enjoyed it with their grandma, Eula Cole, on Wednesday evening at her home.

Randy Jo Stenson of Louisville, KY, returned home last Sunday and DeEtte Lombard of Platte City, MO, returned home this past

Wednesday after attending the fu-neral services of their father, Ran-dal Stenson, and spending extend-ed time with their mother, Joan.

Wally and Darlene Bachmann arrived at their winter home in Hardin, TX, Thursday evening after spending the last couple months visiting their families in Arizona.

Kevin and Marti Kingsley, Sha-leena, Raelynn, and Bode of Stan-ton, NE, and the Kingsley’s foreign exchange student, Shia from Tai-wan, were weekend guests in the parental Roger and Janell Heath home.

Shia from Taiwan, the Kevin Kingsley’s foreign exchange stu-dent, cooked a Taiwanese meal in the Roger and Janell Heath home on Friday evening and invited Justin and Shelley Heath, Wiley, Saydee, Bromley, Seth and Jakob, also Cody, Callie, Kaydee, Kash, Klayton, and Braxton Heath down for supper.

Connie Vaughn was a Wednes-day and Friday morning guest in the Don and Lue Vaughn home. Jerry and Bev Vaughn of Burke were Wednesday afternoon visi-tors and Larry and Leola Ulmer of Gregory were Thursday afternoon visitors in the Vaughn home.

Brett and Cheyenne Heath, Cody, Callie, Kaydee, Kash, Klayton, and Braxton were Saturday evening supper guests in the parental Rog-er and Janell Heath home.

Kayla Mundorf of Springview, NE, and Janell Heath enjoyed sup-per out together on Thursday eve-ning.

The Ladies of Calvary Chapel met for a planning meeting Sun-day evening. Those in attendance included: Judy Moody, Burdena Weidner, Judell Weidner, Lenna Thieman, Debbie Steffen, Judi Vobr, Desirae Vobr, Betsy Shippy, Kathy Hermsen, Janell Heath, Theresa Harris, Shelley Heath, and Sherry Bertram.

Merle and Gloria Holden vis-ited in the Duane and Rita Holden home on Sunday afternoon.

Vicki Nelson, LoLeta Totton, Darnell Connelly, and JoDean Kubal enjoyed lunch out at the Holiday House on Wednesday. Vicki Nelson and Janet Kaiser were also in attendance at the Co-lome Legion Club’s steak night on Thursday evening.

Lee and Judell Weidner returns home from ArizonaJim Osnes of Burke and Sha-

ron Kienke of Springview, NE were callers on Friday in the Russ Graesser home in Gregory.

Alvina Wonnenberg, Florence Volberding, Marcella Shanahan and Mavis Hambek attended the prayer service for Russell Moerike.

Thursday afternoon guests in the Marie Palmer home were Jen-nie Rosenkranz who was accompa-nied by Chris from Rapid City. Ma-rie Palmer was a Sunday evening caller in the Marcy Kristian home.

Velma Harmacek helped Pauline host the pitch card party in place of Ginny Liebel which was held at the Senior Center last Tuesday.

Mike and Diane Harmacek were supper guests of Velma Harmacek Sunday evening.

Kellie Stukel and dad Bill Haines stopped at Evelyn Haines’s home Wednesday afternoon because Kellie. Stanley Chocholousek who is Evelyn’s brother also stopped in one day last week to visit with her.

Friday afternoon Carl and Ma-vis Klein attended the retirement party for Curtis Kerner at the

Gregory Elevator. Sunday Carl and Mavis Klein attended the Pe-terson and Hill auction at the Civ-ic Center at Burke.

Last Monday Brynn Bearshield spent the afternoon with great- grandmother Marie Vosika. Ma-rie Vosika attended the funeral of Russell Moerike at Burke Thurs-day which was held at the Burke auditorium.

There wasn’t much going on at the Senior Center this week ex-cept the pitch card party Tuesday. We will be short one maybe two Pi-nochle players for awhile because Barb Petersen had surgery and will be out for awhile.

Osnes and Kienke were Friday callers at the Russ Graesser residence

by Katie OppNineteen Gregory students trav-

eled to Kimball on Wednesday, Feb-ruary 12, 2014 for vocal contest and came back with great results. Vocal and instrumental contests through-out the state have gone away from the I, II, and III ratings. Instead stu-dents are given a number score for their performance and performances falling in a specified top range earn a medal. For example soloists that scored a 26-30 received a medal. This is essentially a I in the old scoring sys-tem. Those earning below a 26 did not earn a medal.

Out of 17 entries, Gregory students earned nine medals. Soloists earning medals were Josie Fortuna, Madyson Berendes, Maddie Eklund, Ashley Swan, Deanna Clark, Layne Olson, and Dowain Kerner who earned a per-fect score.

The duet of Josie Fortuna and Al-lison Sundquist, and the guys group consisting of Nash Winters, Colton Nelson, Layne Olson, Hunter Mills, Dowain Kerner, Gage Durfee, and Josh Wagner were also awarded med-als.

Just missing out on a medal were

Vocal contest a success for Gregory students

the solos of Molly Graesser, Chelsea Backous, Hunter Mills, Colton Nelson, and Nash Winters as well as the duets of Ivy Ekroth and Brandi Colford, and Caylee Meinen and Morgan Drey.

The girls group fell one point short of medaling. These performances

were in the range of the old II or II+. “I was incredibly proud of how all

of the students performed. Everyone improved from where they started and gained great experience to take with them,” said vocal director Katie Opp.

Gregory vocal contest winners were back row, l to r: Colton Nelson, Gage Durfee, Josh Wagner and Dowain Kerner. Middle row, l to r: Layne Olson, Nash Winters, Josie Fortuna and Deanna Clark. Front row, l to r: Ashley Swan, Allison Sundquist, Maddie Eklund and Hunter Mills.

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LegisLative RepoRt

St. John Lutheran Church 110 W. 2nd Street (605) 835-9214 Rev. Jared Nies (605) 835-8584

Monday Women’s Bible Study .......................4:00 p.m.Wednesday Choir ..................................................7:30 p.m.Sunday Bible Class ........................................8:30 a.m. Worship .............................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................................10:45 a.m.

Berean Fundamental Church

310 E. 14th Street (605) 835-8268Pastor Scott McClellen (605) 835-8368

Sunday School ....................................9:45 a.m. Worship .............................................10:50 a.m. Evening Service. ............................7:00 p.m.Wednesday Evenings - Awana Pre-School - 5th grade ............. 6:30 - 8:10 p.m. MS & HS Youth Group ........... 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

First Assembly of God1008 Church Avenue (605) 835-9373

Pastor Allen D. Bouslaugh (605) 835-9155Sunday Sunday School ................................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...........................11:00 a.m.

Union Congregational Church

519 Rosebud Avenue (605) 835-9274Pastor Tim Voigt

Sunday Adult Bible School ............................9:30 a.m. Sunday School ..................................9:30 a.m. Morning Worship, Gregory ............10:30 a.m.First Wednesday of month Womens Fellowship ..........................2:00 p.m.

Johnson & PochopLaw Office405 Main Street

Gregory, SDPhone (605) 835-8391

Rosebud Auto Parts

Silver Threads Assisted Living

210 E. 12th St. Gregory, SD605-835-9717

“Where Love Is Served In Daily Doses’’

first fidelity bank113 E. 6th Street

Gregory, South DakotaPhone (605) 835-9627

W. Hwy. 18Gregory, SD

(605) 835-9616

Gregory AnimalClinic

East Highway 18 Gregory, SD 57533

(605) 835-9237

Kotrba-Smith Funeral HomeE. Hwy. 18 ~ Gregory, SD

Phone (605) 835-9111www.kotrba-smithfuneralhome.com

Dr. Joseph Hull, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry

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Gregory 49 Platte/Geddes 59 by Coach Jeff Determan

The Gregory Gorillas closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 59-49 loss to Platte/Geddes.

After a back and forth first quar-ter, it was the Black Panthers that held a slim 13-12 lead after one quarter of play. The Gorilla offense went somewhat quiet in the second quarter but the Gorillas trailed by just six points, 27-21 at the half.

“We got in a little foul trouble in the first half but we hung in there on the defensive end,” stated Coach Determan.

The Gorillas were able to close the gap midway through the third quarter but the Black Panthers an-swered and held a 40-34 lead after three quarters of play.

While trailing by six to eight

points most of the fourth quarter, the Gorillas were not able to make a late charge. Platte/Geddes con-nected on 11 of 19 free throws in the fourth quarter to secure the win for the Black Panthers.

The Gorillas were led by Gavin Thomas with 13 points and Mitch-el Klundt with 10 points. Robert Vomacka and Andrew Taggart pulled down 8 and 7 rebounds re-spectively.

The Gorillas finished the regu-lar season with a 15-5 record and will be the #1 seed in the district tournament that starts this week. The Gorillas had a first round bye in the district tournament and played Colome in Gregory on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., (results too late for this issue of the ADVOCATE).

Gorillas fall to Platte/Geddes to end regular season play

by Coach John KingGregory 44 Colome 39

The Lady Gorillas traveled to Colome Monday, February 24 and came away with a first round dis-trict win 44-39. The Gorillas came out playing solid team defense and took an 11-9 first quarter lead. In the second quarter, the Lady Go-rillas continued to make defensive adjustments, found some offensive rhythm, and were able to extend the lead to 19-14 as the first half came to a close.

In the third quarter, the Gorillas had a well balanced scoring attack and continued to play aggressive defense. The Lady Gorillas put up 14 points in the third and extended their lead to 33-26.

The Lady Gorillas early in the fourth quarter extended their lead to nine, but the Colome Cowgirls rallied back and cut the point mar-gin to four. The Gorillas fighting through some foul adversity picked up the defensive pressure, made some key free throws, and hung on for a 44-39 District win.

The Lady Gorillas had good bal-ance in scoring in the District win over Colome. Briana Leber led the Gorillas with 15 points, while Megan Preslicka contributed 12 points. Courtney Opbroek and Brett Steffen respectively balanced up the scoring attack with ten and 3 points. Lauren Svatos and Allison Ekroth rounded up the scoring with 2 points apiece. Gregory made 16-25 free throws and were 13-42 from the field in the game.

“This was a big team win for these young ladies. The ladies came out and gave their all, despite our win/loss record. Courtney Opbroek had a great third quarter hitting two 3 point baskets and provided

10 points at a key point in the game. Briana Leber sealed the victory for us, with some key free throws and key shots inside. Megan Preslicka and Brett Steffen contributed points and defense throughout the game. Allison Sundquist, Allison Ekroth, and Lauren Svatos provided a solid game on defense and rebounds. We did a good job on the boards tonight, collecting 36 rebounds and limiting our turnovers to only 14” comment-ed Coach King.Lady Gorillas Fall to Avon in second round of tournament

by Coach John KingAvon 72 Gregory 26

The Lady Gorillas traveled to Avon Tuesday, February 25 for a second round district 12B tourna-ment game. The Gorillas lost to a talented Avon Pirate team 72-26. In the first quarter, the Avon Pirates came out shooting well and the Go-rillas found themselves in trouble down 21-5.

In the second quarter, the strug-gle continued. The Lady Gorillas found themselves with a large point deficit 40-9 as the first half came to a close.

In the third quarter, the Lady Go-rillas put up more shots, but only produced 10 points. Avon contin-ued to shoot well and extended the lead to 59-19. In the fourth quarter, both teams exchanged baskets. The game ended with a victory for the Avon Pirates 72-26.

Briana Leber led the Lady Goril-las with 9 points, while Courtney Opbroek and Megan Preslicka con-tributed 7 points apiece. Coming off the bench, Allison Ekroth had 2 points, and Maddie Eklund pro-vided a free throw. Gregory made 4-5 free throws and were 11-52 from the field in the game.

“These young ladies played hard again tonight, we just couldn’t seem to get things going our way. We had trouble matching up with Avon’s size and speed. The girls gave good effort and left it all on the floor. The Avon Pirates are a talented team and it should be quite a game be-tween Burke/South Central and Avon in the district 12B champion-ship game,” stated Coach King.

Lady Gorilla JV team finishes season

by Coach John KingWhite River JV 44

Gregory JV 20The Lady Gorilla JV team hosted

White River Tuesday, February 11 and came away with a 44-20 loss. Ivy Ekroth led the Lady Gorillas with 12 points, while Allison Ekroth contributed 5 points. Nika Eagle Star had 2 points and Lauren Svatos rounded up the scoring with 1 free throw.

Colome JV 30 Gregory JV 24

The Lady Gorilla JV team trav-eled to Colome on Monday, Febru-ary 17 and came away with a 30-24 loss. Leading scorers for the Goril-las were: Hannah Juracek with 8 points, Emma Schwigert with 6 points, Ashley Swan with 5 points, Lauren Svatos with 3 points and Al-lison Ekroth with 2 points.

Burke/South Central JV 39Gregory JV 8

The Lady Gorilla JV team hosted Burke/South Central and came away with a 39-8 loss. Leading Scor-ers for the Gorillas were: Emma Schwigert and Ashley Swan with 3 points apiece and Nika Eagle Star and Ivy Ekroth each contributed a free throw.

“The Lady Gorilla JV team was very young. These young ladies bat-tled all year, despite our win/loss record. Some of the JV team mem-bers also played up on the varsity team, which limited their JV time. I believe the girls gave their best effort and made some key improve-ments throughout the season,” commented Coach King.

The Lady Gorilla JV team con-sisted of sophomores: Ivy Ekroth, Ashley Swan and Caylee Meinen; freshman: Lauren Svatos, Allison Ekroth, Maddie Eklund, Nika Eagle Star, Cassidy Kerner, Hannah Ju-racek, Keva Lindquist and Chelsea Backous; eighth graders Emma Schwigert and Sammi Whitney.

vacy of individual students and will be heard this week. SB 64 requires a waiting period prior to the adoption of new uniform content standards and to provide for an opportunity for public comment for all new con-tent standards. It requires meetings to be held at a minimum of four

Lady Gorillas win first round in district 12B action

towns and these meetings have to be at least 60 days apart. This is so that parents can have input into the standards for their child’s educa-

tion. It passed 63-3.The Senate passed SB 137 to allow

funding for rehabbing the state rail-road from Chamberlain to the west. The bill passed with a unanimous vote after being amended from $6 million to $1 dollar. This is standard procedure as we get closer to setting the budget. There is a lot of sup-port in the House for moving for-ward with rail expansion. The cost of road upkeep and construction tells us we need to do something to start taking the pressure off of our roads. This bill is on the white board and will hopefully stay there until the final budget assignments.

The House Judiciary Committee passed SB 74, the shared parenting bill. I know there is a lot of inter-est in this bill. We should see it this week and I believe it will pass with-out any trouble. How much it will help the issue is up for debate, but it does set some guidelines for the judges to use when looking at the shared parenting issue.

HB 1185, the come home to hunt bill, was hog-housed in the Senate Ag committee and changed totally. It now says that the authority to set how many nonresident waterfowl hunting licenses are issued ,will be set by the Game, Fish and Parks instead of by the Legislature. This is where the licensing authority should be at. I believe it will pass out of the House with small opposition.

I am always glad to hear from the people of this great district. Don’t hesitate to contact me at 605-207-0406 or e-mail me at rep.qualm@state.sd.us. Have a blessed week.

Representative Lee Qualm

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Tuesday Mixed Doubles League2/25/14

Twin Dragons, 179-91; Mines in the Gutter, 164 1/2-105 1/2; Old Pio-neer, 155 1/2-114 1/2; P.C. Strikers, 145 1/2-124 1/2; Klein Kreinbuhl, 143-127; Wild Cats, 22 1/2-247 1/2; HTG: Twin Dragons, 904; HTS: Twin Dragons, 2520; HIG: Bryan Nelson, 243, Mae Long, 191; HIS: Bryan Nelson, 563; Linda Teel, 503. Splits picked up by: Linda Teel, 3-10; Doug Totten, 3-9-10; Shirley Berg, 2-7; Augie Bortz, 4-5; Mae Long, 4-5; Randy Kreinbuhl, 4-5.

- - - -Wednesday Women’s League

2/26/14 Lucky Strikers, 139-77; Bills Bar 11, 133-83; Hot Flushes, 132 1/2-83 1/2; Gems, 132-84; Spare Me, 100-116; Mixed Nuts, 95-121; Sassy Strikers, 72-144; The Bowl-ing Stones, 60 1/2-155 1/2; HTG: Bills’ Bar 11, 898; HTS: Bills’ Bar 11, 2481; HIG: Linda Schultz, 189; HIS: Connie Rajewich, 511. Splits picked up by: Jenni Peck, 5-10; Linda Teel, 3-10.

- - - -Tri City League

2/27/14 Ken’s Body Shop, 138 1/2-41 1/2; Dads Boys, 108-72; CATS, 97-83; Rods Sport Shop, 81-99; Haines, 61-119; Wilson Heating, 54 1/2-125 1/2; HTG: Dad’s Boys, 867; HTS: Ken’s Body Shop, 2548; HIG: Mark Ra-jewich, 254; HIS: Mark Rajewich, 707. Splits picked up by: Bobbie Soes-be, 2-7; Ralph Lunn, 3-10, 2-5-7; Jim Muchow, 3-10; Al Cerny, 7-9-10.

- - - -Saturday Youth Bowling

3/01/14 Team 3, 177-27; Team 5, 159-45; Team 2, 135-69; Gregory Lanes, 108-96; Team 6, 84-120; Team 7, 57-147; Team 4, 15-189; Team 8, 0-204; HTG: Team 5, 702; HTS: Team 5, 2041; HIG: Dustin Stukel, 233, Em-ily Stukel, 132; HIS: Dustin Stukel, 634, Emily Stukel, 361.

Gregory Lanes Luke Sinclair, 67,110,78=255.

Team 2 Del Waters, 93,123,124=340; Jase Robertson, 138,109,126=373; Jaden Siewart, 84,75,83=242.

Team 3 Emily Stukel, 132,116,113=361.

Team 5 Dustin Stukel, 176,233,225=634.

Team 6 Rylan Peck, 100,94,88=282. Splits picked up by: Del Waters, 7-10.

Burke/Gregory places four wrestlers at 2014 State B TournamentSTATE B TOURNAMENT

106 Pounds - Atlas Willuweit - 41-6 - 3rd place finish Loss Jordan Sehr - Canton .........................................................Dec. 4-3Win Aiden Grout - Webster ......................................................Fall 1:38Win Jackson Stoltenburg - Deuel ............................................Fall 2:14Win Dylan Colt - Elk Point/Jefferson ......................................Dec. 1-0Win Stas Sutera - Bon Homme/Scotland .................................Dec. 5-2Win Luke Heninger - Stanley County ......................................Dec. 6-1126 Pounds - Vladik Johnson - 21-24 - eliminated from competition Loss Marshall Swanson - Hill City ...........................................Fall 3:27Loss Nick Evangelisto - Warner/Northwestern .....................Fall 3:49138 Pounds - Kurt Braun - 38-10 - eliminated from competition Win Michael Cremer - Marion/Freeman .................................Fall :42Loss Nolan Ritchie - Webster .....................................................Dec. 8-1Loss Jake Weber - Parkston .......................................................Dec. 3-2145 Pounds - Levi Schonebaum - 45-5 - 2nd place finish Win Kaylor Pinney - Philip Area ..............................................Dec. 7-1Win Jakob Weisbrod - Clark/Willow Lake ..............................Dec. 6-3Win Jared Hueser - Elk Point/Jefferson .........................Dec. 2-1 3OTLoss Ryan Schuman - Tri Valley ...............................................Dec. 1-0152 Pounds - Noah Beck - 27-15 - eliminated from competition Loss Lane Blasius - Philip Area .................................................Fall :11Win Colin Walth - Alcester/Hudson ........................................Dec. 6-1Loss Tyler Wagner - Webster ...............................................Dec. 2-0 OT160 Pounds - Turner Serr - 28-8 - 8th place finish Win Truman Weyand - Faulkton ..............................................Dec. 6-1Loss Jared Harkless - Hot Springs ......................................Dec. 3-1 OTWin Brady Hicks - Bennett County ..........................................Dec. 4-0Loss Dillon Stadlman - Parkston ...............................................Dec. 4-3Loss Brandyn Middlesworth - Winner .....................................Dec. 1-0170 Pounds - Jonah Beck - 26-13 - 8th place finish Loss Nathan Duerre - Webster ....................................... Maj. Dec. 10-0Win Brad Hahn - Bennett County ............................................Dec. 7-2Win Steven Wegleitner - Britton/Hecla ...................................Dec. 9-7Loss Casey Heninger - Stanley County ..............................Dec. 3-1 OTLoss Kaleb Haas - Howard ................................................ Maj. Dec. 9-1182 Pounds - Skye Soesbe - 21-12 - eliminated from competition Loss Clayton Wahlstrom - Custer ............................................Fall 4:59Loss Mark Wiley - Webster ............................................. Maj. Dec. 11-0285 Pounds - Colton Nelson - 21-20 - eliminated from competition Loss Braxton Fuller - Deuel ......................................................Fall 1:31Loss Chase Beitzel - Canton .......................................................Dec. 1-0

by Coach John Hansen The Burke/Gregory wrestling team had nine wrestlers participate in the 2014 South Dakota State B Tourna-ment in Aberdeen at Wachs Arena at the Barnett Center on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, 2014. Top eight team scores were as fol-lows: Parkston, 158 pts., Philip Area, 134 pts., Beresford, 111 pts., Canton, 108 pts., Bon Homme/Scotland, 106 pts., Stanley County, 84 pts., How-ard, 79 pts. and Winner, 72.5 pts. The remaining teams in the top 15 include Webster Area, 65, tenth place was Flandreau, 61 pts., in 11th place was Elk Point/Jefferson, 56 pts., 12th was Lemmon/McIntosh, 50 pts. In 13th place was Burke/Gregory with 47 pts., 14th was Wag-ner with 39 pts. and 15th place was Mobridge-Pollock with 38 pts. There were 53 Class B schools competing in the tournament. Parkston won the state tourna-ment. In the second place finish, which was much closer than ex-pected, Philip Area finished in sec-ond place. There was a close race for third place between Beresford, Can-ton and Bon Homme/Scotland.The remaining place finishes were taken up by Stanley County, Howard and Winner. The Burke/Gregory team took nine wrestlers to the state tourna-ment and placed four of them and placed in 13th place as a team. Atlas Willuweit had a tremen-dous tournament, losing the first match he wrestled. But that was it, he won the remaining matches that he wrestled, going four and one at the tournament. He lost that first match to Jordan Sehr of Canton by a 4-3 decision. Sehr goes on to the runner-up position while Willuweit followed him all the way to the third place position on the podium. In his next match, he won by fall over Aiden Grout of Webster in 1:38. Sec-ond round wrestlebacks, he won over Jackson Stoltenburg of Deuel by fall in 2:14. Third round, he won over Dylan Colt of Elk Point/Jeffer-son by a 1-0 decision, fourth round

wrestlebacks, he won a 5-2 decision over Stas Sutera of Bon Homme/Scotland. In the consolation finals, he won a 6-1 decision over Luke Hen-inger of Stanley County. Wrestling for B/G at 126# was Vladik Johnson went two and out. He lost his first match by fall to Mar-shall Swanson of Hill City and lost his final match to Nick Evangelisto of Warner/Northwestern by fall. At 138#, Kurt Braun won one of three matches coming up one match short of placing. His first match was a pin fall over Michael Cremer of Marion/Freeman in 42 seconds. He then faced the second place finisher in the tournament, Nolan Ritchie of Webster, where he was defeated by a score of 8-1. In the second round wrestlebacks, he was defeated by Jake Weber of Parkston by a score of 3-2. This was an upset as Braun had defeated Weber twice during the season. The highest place finish we could come up with was compliments of Levi Schonebaum who completed in the 145# class and carried himself all the way to the championship fi-nals where he faced Ryan Schuman of Tri Valley where he lost a 1-0 deci-sion and claimed second place. In the matches that he wrestled enroute to that included a 7-1 decision over Kaylor Pinney of Philip Area in the preliminary round. In the quarter finals, he defeated Jakob Weisbrod of Clark/Willow Lake. That was a big win for us as the third time these two wrestlers had met this year and Weisbrod had come out on top the previous two meetings but Levi wrestled a very solid match in all respects and came away with a 6-3 decision. In the semi-finals on Sat-urday, he again wrestled a wrestler from Elk Point/Jefferson, who he had wrestled twice this year already, Jared Hueser. He had to go into over-time to do it but he claim a 2-1 vic-tory in triple overtime to advance to the finals. Schonebaum finished in second place. Levi had 42 victories going into the tournament, with the three wins at state, he now has 45 wins for the season and that is a new

Atlas Willuweit 106#...placed third in the State B Wrestling Tournament held in Aberdeen. Atlas is shown in his match against Luke Heninger of Stanley County. Willuweit defeated Heninger by 6-1 decision.

(Advocate photo by Sue Brozik)

school record. The previous record was held jointly by Andrew Sinclair and Nick Hansen with 43 victories in a single season. Wrestling for Burke/Gregory in the 152# class was sophomore Noah Beck. He did pick up one victory but came up one short of being able to place. He came ever so close in the final match that he lost by a 2-0 de-cision in overtime to Tyler Wagner of Webster. In his first round match, he faced the state champion, Lane Blasuis of Philip and was pinned in 11 seconds. His first round wrestle-back, he won over Colin Walth of Al-cester/Hudson by a score of 6-1 and in his second round of wrestlebacks he was defeated by Tyler Wagner of Webster by the 2-0 decision in over-time. In the next two weight classes we were able to come up with a pair of place finishers. That included Turn-er Serr's performance in 160# class, where he won two of five matches to finish in eighth place. His first match was a victory over Truman Weyand of Faulkton by a score of 6-1, he was then defeated 3-1 in overtime by Jar-ed Harkless of Hot Springs. In the second round wrestlebacks, he won a 4-0 decision over Brady Hicks of Bennett County before losing to Dil-lon Stadlman of Parkston by a score of 4-3. In the consolation round for seventh place, he was defeated by Brandyn Middlesworth of Winner by a score of 1-0. Jonah Beck competed at 170# and came away with an eighth place fin-ish. He didn't quite travel the same route that Serr did. He opened the tournament with a loss to Nathan Duerre of Webster by a 10-0 major decision. He then came back and won his next two matches. The first of those over Brad Hahn of Bennett County with a score of 7-2. He then defeated Steven Wegleitner of Brit-ton/Hecla by a score of 9-7. He then had two matches on Saturday. The first one being with Casey Heninger of Stanley County which he lost by a 3-1 decision in overtime and then in the consolation finals for seventh place he was defeated by Kaleb Haas of Howard by a score of 9-1. Skye Soesbe participated for the B/G team at 182#, unable to get past the first day. He lost his first match to Clayton Wahlstrom of Custer by fall in 4:59 and then losing to Mark Wiley of Webster by 11-0 major de-cision. The same fate befell Colton Nelson in 285# class. He lost to Brax-ton Fuller of Deuel by fall in 1:31 and then in the first round wrestlebacks was defeated by Chase Beitzel of Canton by a score of 1-0. "Looking at the overall results, it is interesting to note that we had four overtime matches and won one of those four. We had five matches that were decided by just one point and in those close matches Wil-luweit was the only win. So that a kind of a bug that we weren't able to shake, not winning the close match-es or winning in overtime, proved to be a problem. This was not typical of our performances throughout the year but it was certainly something that got to us a little bit at this state tournament.

"It is always interesting for coach-es to take a look at who is going to be graduating out of the teams across the state. Again, we look toward the future of the Burke/Gregory team and see nothing but bright stars. We only had two seniors competing at the varsity level this year for most of the season and we are certainly going to miss those two. But we have wrestlers coming back, of the nine wrestlers we took to the state tournament, seven of them will be returning and another wrestler that was injured this year has seen state tournament action in the past and a host of young wrestlers who stepped in for us during injuries. We had a very injury plagued season this year, we had a number of these younger wrestlers step in and re-ally impress so we are very excited the prospect of the Burke/Gregory wrestling teams over the next four or five years," added Hansen. "I always find state tournaments to be very invigorating. When you get toward the end of a season, prac-tices start to drag out a bit and you start to feel it is taking too long but every time I go to a state tournament and see somebody's effort culminate in a great thing. I get invigorated by that and I certainly hope my athlet-ics do too, seeing what is potentially there for them if they are willing to put forth time and effort. I am cer-tainly looking forward to the future of Burke/Gregory wrestling" con-cluded Coach Hansen.

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CONSERVATION CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 19, 2014Supervisor Board Meeting

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Phone: (605) 835-9627113 E. 6th St. • Gregory, SD

Gregory CountyConservation District

DISTRICT BOARDJim Krier- ChairmanTim Peppel - Vice ChairmanOB Steffen - TreasurerKay Don JonsRichard RubelGregg LundbergTodd HoffmanDavid JonesJustin KeeganMyron JohnsonTed Braun - District ManagerTina Schonebaum - Sec. & Editor

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The United States De-partment of Agricul-ture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, col-or, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, ge-netic information, po-litical beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any pub-lic assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabili-ties who require alter-native means for com-munication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact US-DA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice or TDD). To file a com-plaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Av-enue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal oppor-tunity provider and em-ployer.

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GREGORY COUNTYCONSERVATION

DISTRICT SERVICES2014 PRICE LIST

TREES Machine Planted $4.60 rod/row for shrubs

$3.60 rod/row for trees Hand Plants $1.25 eachTREE CULTIVATING - $60.00 first hour – need 14’ spacing between rows $40.00 each additionalTILLING - $60.00 per hourLAND ROLLER -$2.50 per acre –

Minimum charge - $50.00TREE MOWING - $60.00 per hour Minimum charge of $50.00TREE SPRAYING - * Treflan $60.00 per acre * Princep - $1.50 per 100’ - Rows w/out fabric

$2.00 per 100’ - Rows with fabric 4’ band (about $30.50 per acre)

$50.00 minimum + $20.00 stop fee * Round Up - $1.50 per 100’ $100.00 per acre (full plot) 4’ band (about $42.00 per acre) $50.00 minimum + $20.00 stop feeFABRIC MATERIAL - $.54 cents per ft.

installed 6’ wide (not installed) $.45 cents per ft. full roll 500’ (not installed) $.50 cents per ft. (less full roll)DRILL RENTALS – 12’ Truax No Till Grass - $8.00 per acre 15’ 1590 No-Till JD Drills - $8.00 per acre Daily Charge of $50.00 on top of drill rent These drills have their own transport wheels and can be pulled with a pickup. If you rent our drills, please bring your own hitch pin with you. * The Treflan must be applied before planting the trees and incorporated (worked in) immedi-ately by disking two times. * The Princep can be applied anytime after Oct. 15. Should be applied before the weeds start growing. * The Round Up is applied to sod that has not been worked to kill out the brome and other grasses prior to planting the trees. The trees are then planted right into the sod. (This works best with the cedar). Tree belts need to be 75’ from the center of the road on the East & South and 150’ from the center of the road on the North & West. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at (605) 775-2770.

Ted Braun, District Manager

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District will spray Treflan and Round Up this spring The District will be spraying Treflan and Round Up this spring in the plots for newly planted trees. Treflan is a pre-emergency herbicide that gives about 2-3 months of weed control, but will not last an entire growing season. Treflan needs to be applied before the trees are planted. It must be disked in after application, preferably double disked. The District will also be spraying Round Up. Round Up is sprayed on sod or alfalfa plots. Cedar trees are mostly planted in these plots. Weed control is a must in newly planted trees and these chemicals can reduce the time it takes to keep the weeds out of your windbreaks. Give us a call or stop in the office if you would like your name down for spraying.

Quality AutomotiveMaintenance & Repair

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Arbor Day essay contest open to all 5th & 6th grade students 2014 marks the 37th year of the Arbor Day Essay Contest open to all 5th & 6th grade stu-dents in South Dakota. The 2014 Arbor Day Essay Contest is spon-sored by McDonald’s Restaurants of South Dakota, South Dakota Department of Agri-culture, Resource Conservation and Forestry Division the South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts and Keep South Da-kota Green Association. The contest is open to all South Dakota 5th and 6th grade students. Essays or poems must be 250 words or less and submitted as originally written by the student. They can be typed or handwritten. The central theme of any essay or poem should be the importance of Arbor Day and trees - why we celebrate Arbor Day in South Dakota, and why it is important to plant and care for trees across the state. Students are encouraged to focus on personal experience and to remember that originality and effec-tiveness are major factors in judging. All essays must have the student’s name, grade, school, city and teacher’s name printed or typed clearly on the front. Local prizes: 1st place - $15, 2nd place $10 and 3rd place $5, All schools should have their winner’s es-say or poem into their local Conservation District by end of business on Friday, March 21, 2014. Local entries will be judged, and only those selected as first place winners will be forwarded to the state contest by April 1, 2014. Every student who enters will receive a certificate from McDonald’s for a free dessert item and a packet of tree seeds along with in-structions on how to grow his-her own tree, courtesy of the Keep South Dakota Green As-sociation and Resource Conservation & For-estry. The first place winner will advance to the state competition held in Pierre, SD on South Dakota’s Arbor Day, which is the last Friday of April or April 25, 2014. In addition to engraved plaques provided by SDACD, the following cash awards provided by McDonald’s Restaurants of South Dakota will be presented on or around South Dakota’s official Arbor Day to the three state winners. The first place winner will receive $100, a lined jacket, and an award of $150 will be pre-sented in the name of the first place winner to his/her school for use towards the purchase of educational equipment or supplies. The 2nd place winner will receive $75 and the 3rd place winner will receive $50.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!

GREGORY COUNTYCONSERVATION DISTRICT

BALANCE SHEETJanuary 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013

Checking Account ..................... $47,085.45Account Receivable .......................$-455.63Current Assets ..........................$208,231.63Total Fixed Assets ....................$193,313.89TOTAL ASSETS ............... $401,545.522013 Income ...............................$287,283.572013 Expense .............................$343,444.02 2013 Capital Expenditures ........ $18,000.00 (JD Drill)2013 Net Income ................ $-74,160.45

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROGRESSFISCAL YEAR 2012

(January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013) I. EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISH-MENTS 1. Presented trees to the 5th & 6th grade students 2. Carried out the Conservation Poster Contest for the 5th grade 3. Donated trees to the Rebekah Lodge 4. Co-Sponsored the Tri-County Ranch- er’s Workshop 5. Participated in Government Days 6. Awarded a $1000 Scholarship 7. Presented Jerold Noelle Award, Ed J. Sperl Award, District Award 8. Assisted with Women in Ag Conference II. INFORMATION ACCOMPLISH-MENTS 1. Issued 12 monthly newsletters 2. District Annual Report Published 3. Held twelve supervisors meetings 4. Attended Area, State, & Leadership MeetingsIII. ASSISTANCE TO PRODUCERS 1. Serviced 92 HEL Plans 2. Serviced 5 CSP, 29 EQIP, 9 WHIP Contracts 3. 5 CSP, 5 EQIP & 8 WHIP applications were funded 4. Installed 72,836 ft. of pipeline, 12,135 ft. of fence, 66 acres of forage planting, & 479 conservation cover crop acres 5. Brush Management - 49 acres 6. Planted 23 acres of trees and sold 9,884 hand plant trees 7. Installed 76,555 ft. of fabric 8. 3 EQIP, and 2 CSP contracts were funded

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Sean Flynn Books

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Gregory Times-Advocate

Mission to Germany

William “Bud” Gassen

and the 457th Bomb Group

$1000

An Engineer’s War

The Legacy of PFC Alfred Hutchison

$1000

Chief

Marine Corps Warrior

The Life of John P. “Pat” Flynn, Jr.

$1500

Gregory Lions ClubCommunity Service

IN MEMORY

Classified Ads GREGORY TIMES - ADVOCATEGREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA 57533

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SERVICES

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

Deep Healing SalonTanning ~ Massage Therapy

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www.deephealingsalon.comNow accepting credit cards

SOUTHERN EXPOSUREPHOTOGRAPHY

Wedding photography, family, seniors, reunions, etc.

P.O. Box 24, Burke, SD Ph. 835-8420

Haisch HausAssisted Living

Providing excellence in quality care since 1997

Enjoy home cooked meals, medication management & assistance with all

activities of daily living.We offer affordable rates & accept

Long Term Care Insurance & Medicaid

Ph: (605) 654-9045for more details

210 N. Garrison Ave., Bonesteel, SD 57317

For Septic Tank or Lagoon Pumping Call: (605) 775-2794

Burke, SD

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TLC Assisted LivingHome, Inc.

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Dependent on . . .Supplemental OxygenMed. Administration

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We Accept the Following:Medicaid

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Private Room - Reasonable Rates3 Meals Plus Snack

-FOR RENT-1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsGovernment Subsidies Available

Rent Based on IncomeAll Ages May Apply

NEMER APARTMENTS Ph: (605) 835-9256or (605) 835-9942

Equal HousingOpportunity

WANTED

Planning An Auction?Over 29 years auctioneering experience

Providing complete auction services for

farm/ranch, livestock, antiques, estates

Ph: (605) 842-2949Colome, SD

Randy Steinke Auction Service

Bob Boes TruckingLocal & Long Distance Hauling - Cattle & Hay

813 Felton Avenue • Gregory, SDPhone (605) 835-8413

Cell (605) 830-1018

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(605) 840-1577, cell

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Harlan & DarleneScreened or

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South Dakota

Logan Hill ApartmentsSpacious, Attractive & Close to School!

Townhouses - Two & Three Bdrm Apts.Rent Based on Income

Call Charisma Property Management 605-271-4663

Equal Housing Opportunity

FIDELITY AGENCY REAL ESTATELocated in First Fidelity Bank, 745 Main St., PO Box 376

Burke, South Dakota 57523Rick Hogue, Broker

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALENEW LISTINGS:

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Us A CallAt: 775-2641

• A very nice home in Gregory very close tothe school. The house has three bedrooms up-stairs, 1 3/4 bath, finished basement, new pro-pane heating and cooling.

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102 E. 2nd St., Winner, SD 57580(605) 842-8300

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Tractor & Machinery RepairByron & Rita Grim

28693 SD Hwy. 47, Gregory, SDSelling Westendorf Loaders

605-835-8860 Cell 605-830-2044

Quality AutomotiveMaintenance & Repair

Tires and BatteriesEast Highway 18 - Gregory

Certified Nursing Assist (ARCCC)

Real Estate For Sale

• 4-PLEX at 1103 Main St. in Gregory, SD. New roof, cement siding. Each apt. has stove & refrigerator. Apts. all rented. See by appointment. $92,000.

South Dakota Real eStateJack Gunvordahl, Broker, PO Box 352, Burke, SD 57523 605-775-2531

L.J. Vince Berens, Broker, 710 Main St, Gregory, SD 605-835-8823Blaine McCance, Broker Associate, 33124 275th St., Dallas, SD 57529

605-842-2948

BURKE REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

• Just Listed: 1018 Jackson St. Burke: 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, in-cludes wood burning stove. Nicely remodeled interior. Attached 24x30 garage, concrete storm shelter. All on a large lot.

GREGORY CO. LAND LISTINGS• 1238 ACRES of Missouri River Land, north of Bonesteel, SD

WE CURRENTLY HAVE BUYERS FOR HOUSES & LAND!

If you’re thinking of selling, please contact us.

GREGORY REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

• Bargains On Main Street in Gregory, SD: This going business sells new and used furniture, mattresses, home decor, gifts, jewelry, etc. The sales have increased dramatically since used furniture was added. Business can be run by the right family, one person running the store, the other buying and selling used furniture at various places and also selling in the store. There is about 9000 sq. ft. of display area in the 75 ft. store front. The business and inventory to sell as a going business and can provide a nice income stream. The owner of the business needs to sell now to explore other opportunities. This building also includes living quarters for the buyer in the lower level. It includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen and large living area.

Upcoming AUctions• Fri., Mar. 7th, 2014 - 12:30 p.m.Flying E Angus Ranch Bull Sale

Auction will be held atWinner Livestock Auction

Winner, SDVisit the website at flyingeangusranch.com• Mon., Mar. 10, 2014 - 5:30 p.m.

Brent Janak BenefitAt the Winner Bowling Center

Winner, SDMeal at 5:30 p.m., live auction to follow

Contact Mavis Weidner 208-8549 or Dar Sabol 842-3214

• Sat., Mar. 22, 2014 - 5:30 p.m.NWTF Hunting Heritage

Banquet & AuctionAt the Winner Country Club

Winner, SDDoors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at

7:00 p.m., live auction to followEvent contact Robert Kucera

(605) 842-5492• Mon., Mar. 24, 2014 - 1:00 p.m.Dean Weber Family Annual Red

Angus & Charolais Bull SaleCorsica Livestock Market

Corsica, SDContact Tim Weber 605-491-0986

or Dean Weber 605-491-0185• Fri., Mar. 28, 2014 - 1:00 p.m.

Varilek CT Angus Annual Bull SaleSelling 65 two year old Angus bulls

at Platte Livestock MarketPlatte, SD

www.varilekctangus.com Call today for

free estimates!

In Loving MemoryRod Sperl

10-28-56 ~ 3-7-12Those special memories of you will always bring a smile,If only I could have you back for just a little while.Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do.You always meant so very much and always will do too.The fact that you’re no longer here, will always cause me pain.But you’re forever in my heart, until we meet again.

Love,Cheryl

Ben, Erica, Raegan and RylieCaleb, Sam and Addyson

New Improved $2500 Sign-on Bonus

for CNA’s atWinner Regional

Healthcare Center.In the

New Enhanced Bonus ProgramBonus Program

The Hired Employee receives $2500 and the Referring

Employee $1000!The New Hire

will receive the bonus upon completing the

employment requirements.employment requirements.For more information stop in

or call the Human Resource Department

at (605)842-7127

Daily ticket entry Reconcile purchase orders

and invoices Complete bank statements,

sales tax reports, financial statements and vendor data

Answer phones and assist with walk-in traffic

Full time w/benefits! Must have 1—3 yrs office/accounting experience. Strong math, computer, and customer service skills required. A job description is available at:

www.countrypridecoop.com

To apply, email resume to: lhusher@countrypridecoop.com or mail to: P O Box 529, Winner, SD 57580

605-842-2711

Accounts Receivable Clerk—Winner, SD

Lois and family want to thank all for hugs, prayers, cards, food, vis-its, flowers, classes 2003 and 2004, just being there in our time of loss. All the support given to us in the past years, doctors and especially Dr. Clark, Katie in preparation for heart surgery and being here at the end, nurses espeically Marti Haines, Sanford medical family, pharmacy friends, Home Health-care. Pastor Tuttle for his comforting words, pianist, each song that was sung, local Gregory American Legion honor guard, honor guard from Pierre for flag presentation, Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home for their loving care. Words cannot express our thanks. May the Lord grant you blessings. I Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.

Lois Baney, Lorraine (Robert) & Caitlin Serr, Lori, Lisa (Frank) & Cory Scott,

Michelle (Seth) Wiedeman, Clayton & Andrew,

Ira Baney, Kaci Baney & Margo Baney

(10p)

HOUSE FOR SALE: 1516 Rice Ave. in Gregory. 2 story with wrap deck, 2 1/2 bedroom, 1 bath, unfinished basement with fireplace, 1296 sq. ft. 2 storage sheds, large lot, quiet neighborhood. Call 605-830-9655 for an appointment. (36tf) CLASSIFIED ADS: Get fast re-sults. Place your ad here!! Call (605) 835-8089. (tfp)

WANTED FOR 2014 SEASON: Drivers, surface mine help at sand pits. CDL required. Call Opperman Sand & Gravel. 605-835-8578 for more info. (6tf)

WANTED TO BUY: Old coins and penny collections. Please call Dan DeSmet evenings (605) 835-9952. (38tf)

Public Notices GREGORY TIMES - ADVOCATEGREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA 57533

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF INFORMAL PRO-

BATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

IN CIRCUIT COURTSIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

File No. 14-4***********************************STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )

SS)COUNTY OF GREGORY )*********************************** IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-TATE OF MARJORIE BETH MC-MEEN, Deceased.*********************************** Notice is given that on Febru-ary 19, 2014, Lewis C. McMeen, whose address is 888 Court Ave., Marengo, IA 52301 was appointed as Personal Representative of the Marjorie Beth McMeen Estate. Creditor of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publica-tion of this notice or their claims may be barred. Claims may be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the Clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative. Dated this 19th day of February, 2013.

/s/ Lewis C. McMeenLewis C. McMeen

888 Court Ave.PO Box 267

Marengo, IA 52301(319) 642-5521

CLERKS’S ADDRESSDeborah SerrGregory County Clerk of CourtsPO Box 430Burke, SD 57523(605) 775-2665

Attorney for the EstateAmy R. BartlingJOHNSON POCHOP LAW OFFICEPO Box 149Gregory, SD 57533Phone: (605) 835-8391FAX: (605) 835-8742

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NOTICE OF MEETING OFLOCAL REVIEW BOARD

SDCL 10-11-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Dixon Township, Gregory County, South Dakota, will meet at the Ray’s North Star resi-dence in said taxing jurisdiction on Tuesday, the 18th day of March, 2014, (being the 3rd Tuesday in March) at 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the as-sessment of said taxing district for the year, 2014. All persons considering them-selves aggrieved by said assess-ment, are required to notify the clerk of the local board no later than March 13, 2014. Dated March 3, 2014. Frank Fulwider, Clerk

Dixon Township(10-11)

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NOTICE OF MEETING OFLOCAL REVIEW BOARD

SDCL 10-11-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Jones Township, Gregory County, South Dakota, will meet at the David Steffen residence in said taxing jurisdiction on Mon-day, the 17th day of March, 2014, (being the 3rd Monday in March) at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of review-ing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year, 2014. All persons considering them-selves aggrieved by said assess-ment, are required to notify the clerk of the local board no later than March 13, 2014. Dated March 3, 2014.

David Steffen, ClerkJones Township

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NOTICE OF MEETING OFLOCAL REVIEW BOARD

SDCL 10-11-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Edens Township, Gregory County, South Dakota, will meet at the Robert Gruhn residence in said taxing jurisdiction on Mon-day, the 17th day of March, 2014, (being the 3rd Monday in March) at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of review-ing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year, 2014. All persons considering them-selves aggrieved by said assess-ment, are required to notify the clerk of the local board no later than March 13, 2014. Dated March 3, 2014. Avelda Gruhn, Clerk

Edens Township(10-11)

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NOTICE OF MEETING OFLOCAL REVIEW BOARD

SDCL 10-11-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Iona Township, Lyman County, South Dakota, will meet at the Iona Community Center in said taxing jurisdiction on Mon-day, the 17th day of March, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., (being the 3rd Monday in March) for the purpose of review-ing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year, 2014. All persons considering them-selves aggrieved by said assess-ment, are required to notify the clerk of the local board no later than March 13, 2014. Dated February 5, 2014. Linda Svoboda, Clerk

Iona Township(10-11)

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NOTICE OF MEETING OF LOCAL REVIEW BOARD

SDCL 10-11-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Landing Creek Township, Gregory County, South Dakota, will meet at the Rich Secor residence in said taxing jurisdiction on Monday, the 17th day March, 2014, (being the 3rd Monday in March) at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year, 2014. All persons considering them-selves aggrieved by said assess-ment, are required to notify the clerk of the local board no later than March 13, 2014. Dated March 3, 2014.

Rich Secor, ClerkLanding Creek Township

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NOTICE OF MEETINGOF LOCAL REVIEW BOARD

SDCL 10-11-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of City of Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota, will meet at the Gregory City Hall in said taxing jurisdiction on Mon-day, the 17th day of March, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., (being the 3rd Monday in March) for the purpose of review-ing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year, 2014. All persons considering them-selves aggrieved by said assess-ment, are required to notify the clerk of the local board no later than March 13, 2014. Dated March 3, 2014.

Al Cerny Finance Officer

City of Gregory(Published twice at the total approximate cost of $14.98)

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NOTICE OF MEETINGOF LOCAL REVIEW BOARD

SDCL 10-11-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Town of Dallas, Gregory County, South Dakota, will meet at the Dallas Community Room in said taxing jurisdiction on Monday, the 17th day of March, 2014, (being the 3rd Monday in March) at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the as-sessment of said taxing district for the year 2014. All persons considering them-selves aggrieved by said assessment are required to notify Brad Kahler at 526 2nd St., Dallas, SD, no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Dated February 26, 2014.

Jeannette Sinkular, Clerk Town of Dallas

(Published twice at the total approximate cost of $14.98)

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NOTICE OF VACANCY AND FILING DEADLINE

SOUTH CENTRAL WATER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Director Area 1 (4 year term): Representing all of Gregory Coun-ty; Iona township in Lyman Coun-ty; and Black Dog Unorganized Territory in Lyman County. Director Area 3 (4 year term): Representing all of Buffalo Coun-ty; the city of Kimball in Brule County; West Point, Union, Lyon Plummer, Waldo, Willow Lake, Kimball, Plainfield, Wilbur, Tor-rey Lake, Smith, Pleasant Grove, Highland, and Cleveland town-ships in Brule County; the city of White Lake in Aurora County; and Patten, Lake, White Lake, Eureka, Gales, Crystal Lake, Washington, Center, and Truro townships in Aurora County. Director Area 4 (2 year term): Representing the cities of Lake Andes, Wagner, Ravinia, and Pick-stown in Charles Mix County; and Goose Lake, White Swan, High-land, Plain Center and Lawrence townships in Charles Mix County. Director Area 5 (4 year term): Representing the cities of Avon, Scotland, and Tabor in Bon Hom-me County; Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast Unorganized Terri-tories in Bon Homme County; the city of Delmont in Douglas Coun-ty; Belmont, East Choteau, and Independence townships in Doug-las County; and Bryan, Choteau Creek, and Kennedy townships in Charles Mix County. Director Area 6 (2 year term): Representing the city of Dante in Charles Mix County; Lone Tree, Ree, Rouse, and Wahehe townships in Charles Mix County; the cities of Springfield and Tyndall in Bon Homme County; and Southwest Unorganized Territory in Bon Homme County. Director Area 7 (4 year term): Representing the city of Platte in Charles Mix County; Moore, Howard, Carroll, Darlington, and Platte townships in Charles Mix County; the cities of Armour and Corsica in Douglas County; and Chester, Clark, Garfield, Grand-view, Holland, Iowa, Joubert, Lin-coln, Valley, Walnut Grove, and Washington townships in Douglas County. General Authority: SDCL 46A-3C-6. Nominating Petitions are avail-able from the South Central Water Development District Office in Ar-mour, SD; the Secretary of State Office in the State Capitol Build-ing, Pierre, SD and the County Auditors Offices of Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory and Lyman Counties. Petitions must be filed with the Secretary of State, 500 East Capi-tol, Pierre, South Dakota 57501 prior to March 25, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

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SEALED BIDSealed bids will be accepted

by the Gregory County Board of Commission until 10:00 a.m. on March 18, 2014 for the following item at the specified times.

10:00 a.m. Aggregate for chip sealing

10:00 a.m. Asphalt productsSpecifications may be obtained

from the Gregory County High-way Superintendents office at Box 425, in Burke, South Dakota 57523 or call 605-775-2677. The bids will be accepted at the Gregory Coun-ty Auditors Office, located in the Gregory County Courthouse, P.O. Box 437, in Burke, SD 57523. Bids must be submitted in a plain enve-lope with the enclosed type of bid marked on the outside.

The Board reserved the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities, and ac-cept the bid it deems the most fa-vorable for the County.

Steven CassidyGregory County

Highway Superintendent(10-11)

(Published twice at the total approximate cost of $17.85.)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Gregory County Board of Ad-justment, Gregory County, South Dakota at 9:05 a.m. on the 18th day of March, 2014 in the Com-mission Chambers, second floor of the County Courthouse, located in Burke, at 221 E. 8th Street. Said hearing is to consider the follow-ing conditional use request:

Requesting, in an Agricultural District, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new “Game Lodge.”

The property address is 29417 335th Avenue. It is located on the NE4 of Section 16, Township 96 North, Range 73 West of the 5th P.M., Gregory County, South Da-kota. (Dickens Township).

Applicant: Granite RE, Inc., 14001 Quailbrook Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73134

Ralph Lunn,Zoning Administrator

(10)(Published once at the total approximate cost of $9.28.)

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ARSD 5:02:04:17 SDCL 12-12-1 NOTICE OF DEADLINE

FOR FILING NOMINATING PETITIONS

PRIMARY ELECTION The deadline for filing nominat-ing petitions is March 25, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by March 25, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., it shall be considered filed. Nominating petitions for the fol-lowing offices shall be filed in the office of the Gregory County Au-ditor located in the county court-house between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., local time. Gregory County Auditor - 4 year term. Gregory County Register of Deeds - 4 year term. Gregory County Sheriff - 4 year term. Gregory County Commissioner District #1 - 4 year term. Gregory County Commissioner District #3 - 4 year term. Gregory County Commissioner District #5 - 4 year term. Delegates to Republican Party State Convention - Three Delegates to Democratic Party State Convention - Three Precinct committeeman Repub-lican Party - 1 per precinct. Precinct committeewoman Re-publican Party - 1 per precinct. Nominating petitions for the fol-lowing office shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., local time. United States Representative - 2 year term. United States Senator - 6 year term. Governor - 4 year term. State Senator District 21 - 2 year term. State Representative District 21 - 2 year term. Circuit Court Judge 6th Judicial Circuit - 8 year term.

James WaterburyGregory County Auditor

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NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION

Voter registration for the OPT OUT Election to be held on April 8, 2014, will close on March 24, 2014. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Infor-mation Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call the county auditor at 775-2664. Registration may be completed ring regular business hours at the county auditor’s office, municipal finance office, secretary of state’s office, and those locations which

NOTICE OF CANCELLATIONOF MUNICIPAL ELECTION

MUNICIPALITY OF GREGORY Notice is hereby given that no Municipal Election will be held on the 8th day of April, 2014, in Greg-ory, South Dakota. The election for which public notice was given has been can-celled because (a) No certificates of nomination were filed for the following posi-tions and the incumbents will hold over for the new term. Council member, Ward I…………………………….Chad Peck Council member, Ward II..................... Seymour Studenberg Council member, Ward III..................................... Stacey Boes (b) The following individuals have filed certificates of nomina-tion in the office of the Finance Officer for the positions to be filed: Council member, Ward III......................................... Tim Mills Mayor............................. Maurice Schlaht Because each of the candidates is unopposed, certificates of elec-tion will be issued in the same Manner as to successful candi-dates after election. Dated this 5th day of March, 2014

Al CernyCity Finance Officer

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We at BankWest invite you to join us in thanking Jeff Johnson for 39 years of service, and wishing him all the best in retirement.

You’re Invited:Date: Friday, March 21Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Place: BankWest Gregory • 615 Main StreetRefreshments will be served.

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Thank You and Best Wishes

Property For Sale• 160 Acres, 120 acres tillable, creek and shelter- belt, 5 miles south of Gregory• Log home, 7 bed/7 bath, riding arena & stables, 480 acres• 500 Acres, all grass, river frontage, excellent deer hunting• Four Acreages overlooking the Missouri River• 32 Acres on Lake Andes• 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Home overlooking the river• 8 Lots in Dallas

Juffer Real EstateJoe Duling, Broker

122 Main Street Phone: 605-835-8829 Gregory, SD Fax: 605-835-8565 www.juffer.com jduling@gwtc.net

Bulls For salePurebred Yearling &

2-Year-Old Angus BullsPrivate treaty

Starting Mid-February, 2014AI SIreS:

Connealy Final ProductConnealy Right Answer

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SAV Brilliance • SAV BruiserSAV Brave • Hoover DamImage Maker • Up Shot19th year of selling bullsVery gentle disposition,

no creep feed, not overfed.Very good growth bulls.

Many suitable for heifersView our website at www.kleincattle.com

Milo Klein, Jr.Dallas, SD

(605) 830-2309 (cell) (605) 835-8944 (home)

Brady BolanderHerrick, SD

(605) 830-2419 (cell)

BULLS FOR SALEat Private Treaty

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Call: Myron JohnsonBurke, SD

Cell: (605) 830-1321Home: (605) 775-2823Jesse: (605) 830-1556

provide driver’s licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at (www.sdsos.gov or a county provided website with a link to a voter registration form - insert one option or the other). Voters with disabilities may contact the county auditor for in-formation and special assistance in voter registration, absentee vot-ing, or polling place accessibility.

Jonalu Studenberg,Business Manager

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DR. DAN PETERSOptometrist

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GREGORY TIMES - ADVOCATEGREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA 57533

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014

PAGE 10Obituaries

AA MEETINGSGregory

Monday at 8 p.m.Mary Vale Hall

411 Church Ave.

Filter DaysMon. - Fri., Mar. 3rd - 7th

W. Hwy. 18, Gregory, SDPh: (605) 835-8751

Lunch servedMarch 6th & 7th

Lorene FarrandFuneral services for Lorene Farrand were

held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke with Pastor Mark Tuttle officiating.

Music was provided by Linda Tietgen, Joyce Kenaston, Karen Wearne, Steve Mayer and Lisa Mayer. Lisa Mayer and Linda Tietgen were in charge of registration.

Casket bearers were Steve Mayer, Richard Ti-etgen, Marc Rolf, Austin Farrand, Jake Tietgen and Anthony Mayer.

Interment was in the Graceland Cemetery in Burke. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of

arrangement.Lorene Marie Mayer was born February 12, 1922 at the family farm

south of Herrick to Jacob and Mary (Goetz) Mayer. She passed away on February 21, 2014 at the age of 92 years.

She attended elementary school at Klug school, a rural one-room schoolhouse and went on to attend High School in Burke where she graduated in 1941.

Lorene helped on the family farm until 1946 when she moved into Burke. She worked as a nurse’s aid at the Burke Hospital for several years then became an office assistant for Dr. Quinn. While working for Dr. Quinn, she studied and took a test in Mitchell to become a licensed practical nurse. She then worked at the Burke Hospital as an LPN.

On August 19, 1959 she was married to Foster Farrand and to this union one son was born. They lived in Lynch, NE for two years then moved back to Burke where she once again worked as an LPN at the Burke Hospital until she retired in the late 1980s.

She attended the Jamison Full Gospel Church until it closed. She then attended Butte Full Gospel Assembly of God and the past several years attended the Burke Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, baking, knitting, quilting, and was active at the Burke Senior Center until she had to move into Silver Threads in Gregory.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Mary; three sis-ters: Martha (as a child), Edna and Freda; two brothers: Ervin and twin brother Lenard; and her husband Foster.

Lorene is survived by her son Wendell and wife Beverly of Springfield, MO; grandson Austin and wife Rebekah of Springfield, MO; grandson Zachery of Billings, MT; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

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Inez Tech Funeral services for Inez Tech were held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Burke. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery in Burke. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Inez Grace Vaughn was born June 29, 1935 to Lyle and Cecil (Alexander) Vaughn at their home south of St. Charles near the Ponca Creek. On January 15, 1956 Inez was united in marriage to Darrell Tech and to this union four children were born. Darrell, Inez and their children trav-eled for six years to various places where Dar-rell worked construction. They returned to St.

Charles where they worked with Darrell’s parents at the Tech Corner Station. In 1970 Darrell and Inez took over the business and ran it un-til July of 2000 when they retired. Inez then enjoyed working with her sister Sharon at the Bonesteel Lounge and the Fairfax Grill & Bar and also worked helping her grandson Cory and his family business, Heart-land Health. Inez’s biggest enjoyment besides her family was her many years of throwing darts in leagues and tournaments. She also enjoyed tending to her garden and flowers and spent many hours playing cards. Inez was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Bonesteel and a life-time member of the Burke VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Herrick Ameri-can Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Inez Grace Tech, age 78, of St. Charles passed away on Tuesday, Feb-ruary 25, 2014 at the Burke Community Memorial Hospital in Burke. Inez is survived by her children Debra (Jack) Bartling of Watertown, Diane (Sam) Boska of St. Charles, David (Kris) Tech of Fairfax and Darla (Mike) Peterson of Sioux Falls. Her grandchildren Justin (Eri-ka) Bartling of Sioux Falls, Mike (Lisa) Bartling of Tampa, FL, April (Joe) Maeschen of Box Elder, Cory (Amy) Bailey of Bonesteel, Justin (Samantha) Baer of Murrieta, CA, JR Baer of Marion, Jason Boska of Kearney, NE, Daniel (Alisha) Tech of Fairfax, Kelsey (Jake) Arthur of Merrill, IA, Lacey Tech of Fairfax, Matthew (Molly) Peterson and Mark (Alyssa) Peterson of Sioux Falls and two special children who also had the privilege of calling her grandma, Ethan and Lexie Fernau of Fair-fax; 15 great-grandchildren; her brothers and sisters: AdaMae Moody, Ray (Deanne) Vaughn, Paul (Betty) Vaughn, Rose (Lamone) Kerner and Sharon Jensen; brothers and sisters-in-law: Laverne (Judy) Tech, Earl (Judy) Tech, Janet Spiedel, Iola Frank and Clayton Steele; god children and many nieces and nephews. Inez was preceded by her husband Darrell, her parents Lyle and Ce-cil, her mother and father-in-law Edgar and Dora Tech, sister Karon Steele, brother Lyle Vaughn Jr. and infant sister Mildred; in-laws: Don Moody, Helmer Jensen, John Frank, Robert Spiedel, Robert and Betty Martin.

Russell Moerike Funeral services for Russell Moerike were held on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Burke Civic Center in Burke with Pastor Mark Tuttle officiating. Music was provided by Mark Tuttle. Bev Graesser and Twila Combs were in charge of registration and Don and Edna Durst were flow-ers attendants. Casket bearers were Pat Kayl, Richard Mo-erike, Randall Moerike, Craig Lyon, Scott Drews, Sean Clausen and Charlie Drews. Honorary ballbeaers were all of Russell’s closest friends. Interment was in the Petersen Cemetery in

Lucas. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Russell Dwayne Moerike was born July 24, 1966 to Don and Margaret (Fode) Moerike in Burke. He was raised on a farm by Lucas. He joined his sister Rita. He attended Lucas School and graduated in 1984 from Burke High School. Russell had many activities that kept him busy. He enjoyed driving truck, working and driving tractor to help his dad, but most of all he enjoyed watching and playing with his children. He had a passion for working on his cars, trucks and tractors. On May 28, 1988 Russell married Guyla Vrbsky. To this union three children were born: Richard, Robyn, and Rochelle. He continued pur-suing his passion for driving semi. Later he met Shelly Durst and on December 19, 2002 Russell’s fourth child Randall was born. On February 22, 2014 Russell passed away at the age of 47. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Anna and Erharedt Fode and Raymond and Margaret Moerike, Uncle Wesley Moerike, Aunt Dorothy Beranek, Uncle James Forgey, Aunt Tillie Creekmur and Aunt Tiny Johnson. Grateful for sharing his life are his parents Don and Margaret Mo-erike, his sister Rita and husband Charlie Drews. His children Richard Moerike, Robyn Moerike, Rochelle Moerike and fiancé Dustin Palmquist and his son Randall Moerike; his grandson Paxton Palmquist; Shelly Durst and her son Josh; nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews; and by other numerous family and friends.

Becky ZirpelGregory County CED

Tripp County Acting CEDNew farm bill provides permanent livestock disaster assistance programs

The 2014 Farm Bill, formally known as the Agricultural Act of 2014, makes the Livestock For-age Program (LFP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) perma-nent programs and provides ret-roactive authority to cover eligible losses back to October 1, 2011.

LFP provides compensation to eligible producers who suffered grazing losses due to drought and fire. LIP provides compensation to livestock producers who suffered livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law, including wolves and avian predators.

USDA is determined to make im-plementing the livestock disaster programs a top priority and plans to open program enrollment by April 15, 2014.

As USDA begins implementing the livestock disaster assistance programs, producers should re-cord all pertinent information of natural disaster consequences, in-cluding:

• Documentation of the number and kind of livestock that have died, supplemented if possible by photographs or video records of ownership and losses

• Dates of death supported by birth recordings or purchase re-ceipts

• Costs of transporting livestock to safer grounds or to move ani-mals to new pastures

• Feed purchases if supplies or grazing pastures are destroyed

• Crop records, including seed and fertilizer purchases, planting and production records

• Pictures of on-farm storage facilities that were destroyed by wind or flood waters

• Evidence of damaged farm land.

Many producers still have questions. USDA is in the process of interpreting farm bill program regulations. Additional informa-tion will be provided once the enrollment period is announced. In the meantime, producers can review the LIP and LFP Fact Sheets <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=-ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTI-wMTQwMjI4LjI5NDc4NzQxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDIyOC4yOTQ3ODc-0MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwM-DEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDIxMDM-wJmVtYWlsaWQ9YmVja3kuem-lycGVsQHNkLnVzZGEuZ292Jn-VzZXJpZD1iZWNreS56aXJwZ-WxAc2QudXNkYS5nb3YmZm-w9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdm-FyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&10-0&&&http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/newsReleases?area=newsroom&subject=landing&topic=pfs&newstype=prfactsheet> . Thanks for your patience as USDA works diligently to put farm bill programs into action to benefit the farmers and ranchers of rural America.

FSA NEWS

Kevin BahmMemorial service for Kevin Bahm were held on Monday, March 3,

2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner. Burial was at the Winner City Cemetery. Mason Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Kevin Bahm was born February 19, 1963 in Winner to Laurence John Bahm Sr. and Louise Sidney (Van Overschelde) Bahm. Kevin did differ-ent things in his life, he worked as a cook at McDonald’s in Winner and also worked for a hog confinement. Kevin started working as an electri-cian in 2007 for E & I specialists in Sioux Falls and was employed with them at the time of his death. He had worked on jobs in the midwest such as the Lewis and Clark project in Vermillion. He was also a heavy equipment operator and worked on a number of ethanol plants. He len-joyed his work and working for E & I with his co-workers.

Kevin enjoyed cooking and especially grilling, fishing, throwing darts, riding his motorcycle, shooting pool and spending time with friends and family.

He passed away on February, 24, 2014 in a car accident in Iowa on his way home from work.

Kevin is survived by his son Shane Boyer and family of Sioux Falls; brothers and sister: Lynette (Calvin) Baker of Montrose, CO, Carol Ann Bahm of Plankinton, Laurence John Jr. Bahm of Mitchell, David Bahm of Pierre, and Steven (Amy) Bahm of Irene; nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents Laurence John Sr. and Louise Sidney (Van Overschelde) Bahm; brother Donald Victor Bahm; sisters Geneva Murdis Bahm and Tammy Marie Bahm; nephew Tyler Bahm; great-nephew Tristan Matousek; great-nieces Katrina Senter, and Mercedes Senter; brother-in-law Robert Matousek and Uncle James Van Overschelde.

BURKE LIVESTOCK AUCTIONBURKE, SOUTH DAKOTA

Special Cattle SaleSaturday, March 8, 2014

1500-1700 CATTLEWEIGH-UP CATTLE 10:30 A.M. FEEDERS 12:30 P.M.

This sale will include Blk, Blk X & Char. X steers and heifers weigh-ing 475-850 lbs. There will be 150-200 bangs vaccinated hfrs. suitable for replacements. Lots of green cattle will be included.

Complete listings can be found on DTN or at our website For more information call Donivan Lambley at 605-830-9990, Chisum Lambley at 605-830-2286, Dillon Lambley at 605-830-2378, Herris at 605-830-1630 , Nick Reber at 605-830-5814, Brett Heath at 605-840-2564 or the Sale Barn at 605-775-2628.

Upcoming Sales:Bred Cow & Pair Sale - Saturday, March 15th

Special Feeder Sale - Saturday, March 22nd

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