Homesteaders of the Tyree Basin - Pioneer Review

Pennington County Courant • June 6 2013 • Page 10
Obituaries Change in agricultural classification
…more Obituaries on page 5
for taxation purposes
Laura Morgan_________________________________
Laura Morgan, age 102 of Philip,
S.D., died May 28, 2013, at her
son's home in Billings, Mont.
Laura Elizabeth Rossiter was
born March 2, 1911, at West Fork,
the daughter of Samuel and Bertha
(Sutter) Rossiter. She grew up and
attended rural school in the
Milesville area, including first
grade at the Chief Hump Rural
School. After high school, she attended
Spearfish Normal School
for one year and came back and
taught rural school in the Ottumwa
area.
Laura was united in marriage to
Homer Morgan on June 10, 1932,
in Philip. They moved to his dad’s
homestead one mile east and onequarter
mile north of Milesville. In
1951, they moved into Philip where
their children attended school.
Homer passed away in 1980.
Laura continued to reside in Philip
until moving to Billings, Mont., in
November 2011.
Laura enjoyed reading and especially
spending time with her family.
Survivors include five sons, Gerald
Glen Morgan and his wife,
Gladys, of Rapid City, Philip Dale
Morgan and his wife, Nanette, of
Billings, Mont., Edward Samuel
Morgan and his wife, Bonnie, of
Miller, Kent Homer Morgan and
his wife, Twila, of Billings, and
Keith Lauren Morgan and his wife,
Norlene, of Billings; two daughters,
Connie Mae Parsons and her husband,
Bill, of Milesville, and Kyle
Elaine Taylor of Gillette, Wyo.; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and great-great-grandchildren;
and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Laura was preceded in death by
her husband, Homer; her son, Paul
Allen Morgan; a great-grandson,
Kirk Michael Parsons; a sister,
Mabel Ireland; two daughters-inlaw,
Mary Morgan and Lorraine
Morgan; and one son-in-law, Fred
Taylor.
Services were held Saturday,
June 1, at the United Church in
Philip with Pastor Kathy Chesney
officiating.
Private family interment was
held at the Milesville Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Arrangements were with the
Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
Her online guestbook is available
at www.rushfuneralhome.com
Glenn “Spotty” E. Herman_________
Glenn “Spotty” Edwin Herman,
56, passed away Sunday, June 2,
2013 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Glenn enjoyed many outdoor activities
such as; fishing, hunting,
trapping, and horseshoes. He is
well known as a great handyman
and loved by many. Even though
he’s gone, he will never be forgotten.
He is survived by his wife, Jacki
Herman of Box Elder, S.D.; daughter,
Amy (Shawn) Roney of
Cheyenne, Wyo.; son, Corey
(Misty) Herman of Box Elder, S.D.;
siblings, Sherry (Jerry) Lurz of
Rapid City, Clinton (Karla) Herman
of Chamberlain, S.D., Kelly
Blomberg of N.D., and Kenneth
(Damaris) Herman of Rapid City;
grandchildren, Justus, Mariah,
Makayla, Antonio, Pretty, John,
and Kayden.
Memorial services were held
Wednesday, June 5th at Kirk Funeral
Home. Military honors were
performed by the VFW Post 1273.
Pastor Brent Woodard officiated.
A vote by the Pennington County
Board of Commissioners on May
21, 2013 changed the minimum
acreage criteria for an agricultural
classification for property tax purposes
in Pennington County, SD.
South Dakota codified law 10-6-
31.3 lists 3 criteria required for an
agricultural property tax classification.
This law allows the county
commission to set the minimum
acreage required between 20 acres
and 160 acres. The previous minimum
acreage in Pennington
County was 40 acres. This change
will possibly affect the 2014 property
tax classification for properties
currently classified as agricultural
for property tax purposes. This is
not a zoning classification and only
affects property assessment and
taxes.
SDCL 10-6-31.3 requires any 2 of
the 3 criteria be met for an agricultural
classification. This change in
the minimum acreage will require
that agricultural classed properties
below 160 acres meet the principal
use and income criterion. Those requirements
are, in summary, that
the principal use of the property be
agricultural production for intended
profit and that one third of
the owner’s total family gross income
be derived from agricultural
production.
The office of the Pennington
County Director of Equalization
will notify, in writing, all property
owners who might be affected by
this change in classification. This
notice will be mailed in the fall of
2013 and will request information
relating to qualification for the
agricultural classification. Property
owners should expect to provide
information identifying total
owned acres, percentage of gross
income derived from agricultural
production, and principal use of the
property. This information will be
used in determining the 2014 assessment
for taxes paid in 2015.
Assessment notices mailed near
March 1, 2014 will detail the
exact property assessments and
classifications, and will include instructions
for appeal.
For questions regarding this
change or any property assessment,
please contact the Pennington
County Director of Equalization
at (605) 394-2175 or visit the
office at 505 Kansas City Street,
Rapid City, SD.
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June proclaimed
Great Outdoors
month
Governor. Dennis Daugaard has
joined with states nationwide to
proclaim June as Great Outdoors
Month.
In the proclamation Governor
Daugaard states that activities like
biking, swimming, hiking, paddling,
fishing, hunting, camping and boating
help us enjoy the physical and
mental benefits of outdoor recreation.
Many opportunities for outdoor
activities are provided by the South
Dakota Department of Game, Fish
and Parks in their efforts to expand
and enhance state parks, protect
our wildlife heritage and introduce
youngsters to the wonders of the
outdoors.
Several notable outdoor recreation
opportunities will take place in
June, including the following
events:
•National Fishing and Boating
Week, June 1-9 – A national celebration
of fishing and boating. National
Fishing and Boating Week is the
perfect reason to get out on the
water and experience the joys of
boating and fishing. Info: www.takemefishing.org/nfbw
•Great American Backyard Campout,
June 22 – An opportunity for
everyone to re-live – or to experience
for the first time – how much
fun it is to spend a night sleeping
under the stars and enjoying the
sounds of nature.
The Great American Backyard
Campout is a national event that
encourages individuals, youth,
friends and families to camp out together
for one night. Info:
www.nwf.org/BackyardCampout
•Outdoor Expo, June 8-9 – The
Sixth Annual South Dakota Outdoor
Expo will be held at the State
Fairgrounds in Huron.
The Expo features hands-on activities
aimed at introducing families
to the many possibilities for
recreation in South Dakota's outdoors.
Events include fishing, shooting,
gold panning, educational programs,
activities for small children
and more.
A joint effort by businesses, outdoor
organizations and government
agencies present programming.
There is no entry or activity fee for
taking part in the Expo. Info: 605-
353-7340
•Luce Pioneer Day, June 8 – Lake
Herman State Park near Madison.
The event celebrates the original
homesteading pioneers with family
activities, entertainment, vendors
and historical demonstrations. Info:
605-256-5003
For a list of upcoming events,
visit www.gfp.sd.gov.
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