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Post Office closings 

The Murdo Post Office will be 

closing early on December 24 

and December 31 due to the holidays. 

The hours will be 9:00 

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Al-Anon 

For Al–Anon meetings call 

669-2596 for time and place. 

Open AA meetings 

Thursdays 8:00 p.m. at the 

East Commons. Call 530-0371 

or 280-7642. 

Sports events rides 

The Jones County School District 

is offering free in-town 

rides to any of our home activities 

(sporting events, music concerts 

etc.) for senior citizens living 

in Murdo. For more information 

or to request a ride, call the 

high school at 669-2258 no later 

than 3 p.m. on the day of the 

event. 

Trading Pages Library 

Thank you to Ella Fuhrer 

for donating her time to get 

the Trading Pages library 

cleaned up and organized. 

Anyone who would like to 

volunteer to assist Ella with 

this task, please call her at 

669-2636. The Trading Pages 

library at the Murdo Coyote is 

open Monday through Wednesday 

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 

Thursday as open. There are 

many new books available. Stop 

in and check one out. 

EMT training February 1 

The Jones County Ambulance 

is looking to expand their EMT 

members and would like to have 

anyone who might be interested 

in becoming an EMT to let them 

know. They have set a date for 

February 1, 2013 for the first 

EMT training. Watch the Coyote 

Briefs in the future for more 

information regarding the training. 

Anyone with an interest or 

anyone with questions that the 

ambulance crew could answer 

are asked to call and leave a 

message at 669-3125 or to call 

Tammy Van Dam at 530-7553. 

JC Booster Club 

The Jones County Booster 

club will hold a meeting Thursday, 

December 20 at 7:30 p.m. 

(between boys JV & Varsity 

game) in the school lunchroom. 

The public is encouraged to 

attend. 

Dawson Moreland 

Savings Bond 

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF JONES COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA. 

$1.00 

Includes tax 

MURDO 

Number 51 

Volume 106 

20, 2012 

CoyoteDecember 

“SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1904” A PUBLICATION OF RAVELLETTE PUBLICATIONS, INC. 

Mighty Coyote 

December Mighty Coyote students. Back (left to 

right): Kade Brost, 6th grade; Chauncey Hauptman, 

6th grade; Riley Rankin, 5th grade; Alec Whitney, 

6th grade; Breckin Steilen, 5th grade. Front: Jaden 

Herman, 6th grade; Emily Jacobs, 5th grade; Lilli 

Moore, 5th grade. 

Coyote character 

December Pillar: Caring 

December Coyote Character students. Left to right: 

Slyder Benedict, Kindergarten; Carter Iversen, 3rd 

grade; Sage Waldron, 1st grade; Brooklyn Larsen, 

2nd. Not pictured: Kira Left Hand Bull, 4th grade. 

Lion’s Club savings bond and Murdo Bucks winners 

Taeanna Larsen 

$10 Murdo Bucks 

by Karlee Barnes 

Each year after the elementary 

Christmas concert, children look 

forward to Santa’s arrival, and the 

bag of candy that comes with 

telling Santa their wish list. 

However, the children all have 

a chance at receiving something a 

little bit more than candy in their 

bags. If an egg should be included 

with the candy, the child wins 

Murdo Chamber Bucks. If an 

onion is found, the child will be 

awarded a savings bond. The 

Murdo Lion’s club sponsors 

enough candy bags so no child 

leaves empty handed. The Lions 

have been donating their time and 

sponsoring the candy bags for over 

35 years. 

The coveted onion showed up in 

Team BankWest gives 

back to communities 

With a smudge of paint on her 

arm and a smile on her face, 

Kristy Hepper admits she is not a 

professional painter. That admission 

was shared among her nine 

BankWest co-workers who spent 

an evening painting bleachers and 

railings at Fort Pierre’s Expo Center. 

“In all reality, it looks pretty 

good for a bunch of rookie 

painters,” Hepper said. “I don’t see 

too many drips on the floor and it 

looks like the colors match up pretty 

well.” 

Lions to 

host bingo 

The Murdo Lions Club will be 

hosting a Bingo game during the 

Holiday Classic basketball tournament 

Friday, December 28. 

The Coyotes and Lady Coyotes 

will be hosting the Holiday Classic 

at the Murdo Auditorium, which 

will start at 12:00 p.m. Friday, 

December 28. 

The Bingo game will take place 

during the evening session of the 

tournament. Those wishing to play 

can purchase Bingo cards at the 

ticket booth, or may purchase one 

by finding a Lion’s Club member 

during the evening session. 

The Bingo game will be played 

as a fund raiser for the Murdo 

Ambulance, as well as the Murdo 

and Draper Fire Departments. 

The Modern Woodmen have 

agreed to match funds up to 

$2,500. Winners of the Bingo 

games will be awarded a cash 

prize. 

Anyone unable to attend the 

basketball games, but still wishing 

to donate to the cause may contact 

any Lion’s Club member between 

now and December 28. 

Dawson Moreland’s candy bag this 

year. Moreland will receive a savings 

bond sponsored by Kenny 

Vollmer. 

Five candy bags contained eggs 

this year. Those who found an egg 

and were awarded Murdo Bucks 

included: Taeanna Larsen, Breanna 

Jackson, Peyton Rankin, Brianna 

Freeman and Titan Erikson. 

The Murdo Bucks are also sponsored 

by the Lion’s Club. 

Hepper is a trust officer at 

BankWest and one of 20 Team 

BankWest community service 

groups across South Dakota. In 

addition to painting bleachers, the 

group painted two rooms and a 

hallway at Pierre’s domestic abuse 

shelter, replanted trees at the City 

of Pierre’s flood-ravaged tree nursery 

and assisted the Historic 

Pierre Street Association with its 

annual Haunted House fundraising 

event. 

BankWest Chairman, President 

and CEO Charles H. Burke III 

said Team BankWest is a company-wide 

initiative in which 

employees volunteer to assist with 

community improvement projects. 

During the past year, BankWest 

employees completed nearly 50 

different projects across South 

Dakota and racked up 1,921 volunteer 

hours. 

This past summer’s projects 

included a myriad of different 

tasks. In Murdo, two employees 

built a community bulletin board, 

while a larger group from Rapid 

City assisted Habitat for Humanity 

by building and raising two 

main support walls on a new 

home. Many teams focused upon 

fundraising events, including a 

group from Gregory that organized 

a two-day music festival to benefit 

a fund drive for the community 

cinema. 

“Team BankWest is one way we 

give back to the communities we 

serve,” Burke said. “Each team 

develops their own projects and 

executes them in their own manner. 

The types of projects range 

from small to monumental, but all 

of them make an impact upon the 

lives of people in our communities. 

That’s truly what it’s all about … 

helping our friends and neighbors.” 

Team BankWest was created in 

2005, when a small group of 

employees challenged each member 

of the BankWest team to 

search out and complete community 

service projects. Employees 

chose to repeat the challenge in 

2006 and an annual tradition was 

born. Burke said this year’s effort 

was a record-setter for Team 

BankWest. In fact, employees 

exceeded the previous record by 

more than 700 hours. 

“I am continually amazed at the 

generosity of our hard-working 

employees,” Burke said. “Most of 

them are juggling busy careers 

and family activities. Still, they 

find the time to grab a paintbrush 

or pick up a shovel when the need 

arises. It’s heart-warming and it 

makes me proud to be a part of 

this organization.” 

During the past year, Team 

BankWest projects were completed 

in 10 different communities and 

assisted nearly 50 different organizations. 

Teams were located in: 

Gregory, Kadoka, Kennebec- 

Presho-Vivian, Mitchell, Murdo, 

Onida, Pierre, Rapid City, Selby 

and Winner. 

Church Christmas Schedules 

United Methodist Church 

Friday, Dec. 21: Murdo Christmas Program 

Potluck 6 p.m. • Program 7 p.m. 

Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service 

5 p.m. Murdo • 7 p.m. Draper 

Community Bible Church 

Monday, Dec. 24: 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 

Messiah/St. Paul’s Lutheran Churches 

Sunday, Dec. 23: 5:00 p.m. Children’s Service at Messiah 

(all children from both congregations) 

Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service 

5 p.m. Draper • 7 p.m. Murdo 

Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Worship Service 

9 a.m. Murdo • 11 a.m. Draper 

Okaton Evangelical Free Church 

Sunday, Dec. 23: 9 a.m. Regular Worship Service 

Sunday, Dec. 23: 6:30 p.m. Children’s Christmas Program 

Refreshments will be served following the Christmas program 

Catholic Church of St. Martin, Murdo 

Monday, Dec. 24: 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service 

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Draper 

Tuesday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Christmas Worship Service 

For unto us a child is born 

and you shall call his 

name Jesus, for He will 

save His people from 

their sins. 

Breanna Jackson 


Peyton Rankin 


Brianna Freeman 


Titan Erikson 

$10 Murdo Bucks

Jones County News 

Murdo 

Coyote • December 20, 2012 • Page 2 

Helen McMillian accompanied 

Lila Mae Christian to Pierre Sunday 

where they attended the St. 

Mary’s Hospice Memorial Service. 

The music was beautiful and it 

was a very special time. 

Last Tuesday, Cheryl McMillian, 

Kathleen Stickler and Helen 

McMillian went to Brandon to 

visit Mr. and Mrs. Gary 

Schweitzer and family. They 

returned home Thursday. 

We are getting closer to Christmas. 

Have you been taking in the 

church and school programs? I 

was very impressed with the high 

school concert, what a wonderful 

bunch of kids we have and so talented! 

WOW! 

The elementary program will 

be over before this paper gets out 

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by Jody Lebeda • 669-2526 

• jody1945@gmail.com 

but I hope you all get out to see it. 

Marie Tedrow, Julia Broecher 

and Jody Lebeda attended the 

Community Bible Church Christmas 

concert on Sunday evening. It 

was very uplifting, starting with 

everyone present singing “Joy To 

The World” and then told The 

Christmas Story in beautiful 

song. A time of fellowship followed 

in the basement, which was all 

decked out for Christmas. They 

then spent some time driving 

around town viewing all the pretty 

decorations. So many this year; 

some are pretty spectacular. 

Check the paper for times of the 

other churches Christmas services. 

Linda and Mel Kessler send 

greetings to all their friends in 

and around Murdo and say they 

Busted Nut 

New Years Eve Special 

Dinner For Two $55.95 

2 Drinks of Your Choice • 2 Salads 

Garlic Cheddar Biscuits • 2 14oz. New York Strips 

with Twice Baked Potatoes 

A Platter to Share Including: 

King Crab Legs • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp 

Crab Rangoon • And Dessert for Two 

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are having a great time in Arizona. 

I have a request from Elsie Joy. 

She would love to hear from her 

friends here in Murdo, and so I 

am enclosing her address: Elsie 

Joy, 516 Broadway N #108, Linton, 

N.D. 58552. She wishes all of 

her friends a Merry Christmas 

and happy new year. 

Cecelia Newsam and Rita Henderson 

enjoyed coffee and a good 

visit on Monday morning. 

David L. Grauer, husband of 

former Murdo resident Honey 

(Williams) Grauer, passed away 

at home in Jefferson, Iowa, on 

Saturday, December 15. Per his 

request, no services will be held. 

Cards will reach Honey at 1330 

Kay Avenue, Jefferson, Iowa 

50129. 

With bells on…Under the direction of Deb Venard, the preschool class performs at the elementary 

Christmas concert. 

Local students in the news 

Sarah Dowling of Draper, S.D., 

graduated from Chadron State 

College during the institution's 

commencement exercises Friday, 

December 14. 

The graduate was awarded a 

Bachelor of Arts degree. 

CSC conferred degrees to 181 

graduates during two commencement 

ceremonies. 

Make Your Reservations Now 

Call (605) 669-2979 

You’re Invited to a 

Retirement Open House 

for Beverly Andrews 

Thursday, December 27 

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

Jones County Courtroom 

Bev Andrews 

to be honored 

On Sunday, December 23, during 

the 9:30 a.m. worship service 

at the Murdo United Methodist 

Church, Beverly Andrews will be 

recognized. For nearly 30 years, 

Bev has served the Murdo United 

Methodist Church as church treasurer. 

Following worship (about 

10:30 a.m.), there will be coffee 

and refreshments in the church 

fellowship hall honoring Bev. All 

are welcome to come and help celebrate 

with Beverly. 

The Halls 

Are Decked 

with good wishes for a 

Merry Christmas 

for one and for all. 

Darren 

Boyle 

Sales 

On Friday, December 14, Sarah 

Dowling was a member of the 

graduating class from Chadron 

State College with a degree in 

Bachelor of Arts. The following 

were there to help her celebrate in 

her accomplishments: Trace, 

Karen, Brent, Donna, Cortney, 

Justin, Jared, Bonnie, Molly, 

Jake, Sophie, Maggie, David, 

Luke, and Sawyer Dowling; 

Randy, Terry, J.P. and Keagan 

Carwin. After the ceremony a 

reception was held at The Olde 

Main Street Inn. The following 

day she got all of her things 

loaded up to head back home. 

Dorothy Louder celebrated her 

? birthday on 12-12-12. Daughter 

Susan and Charlie Hamer 

dropped off a soup supper 

Wednesday on their way to Rapid 

City to watch granddaughter 

Lucy's Christmas program. Late 

afternoon, the Louder boys put 

the soup on to heat. The Hamers 

returned by 6 p.m. and joined 

Brad, Kevin, Darin and friend 

Lisa Cline, Levi and Shannon 

Louder, Donald Volmer and Nelva 

and Janet Louder. All enjoyed the 

soup and sandwiches and the good 

chocolate dessert. Cards were 

played and there was lots of visiting. 

Dorothy received candy and 

flowers. Belated happy birthday, 

Dorothy. 

On Thursday, Rosa Lee Styles, 

Lila Mae Christian, Helen Louder, 

Margie Boyle and Janet Louder 

listened to the first and second 

graders read to them, then after 

for coffee. 

Virginia Louder is back in 

South Dakota from her stay in 

Wyoming to spend the holiday 

season with family. While here 

she is staying with daughter 

Carma and Greg Miller in Murdo. 

The community extends their 

sympathy to the family of Bob 

Tennant of Gettysburg, who 

passed away December 7. Funeral 

services were held on Friday, 

December 14. He leaves his wife, 

former Draperite Nancy (Horsley) 

Tennant, and six children, plus 

many more family and friends. 

On Tuesday evening, Ray and 

Janice Pike met Bill and Janith 

Farnham of Pierre at a local cafe 

for supper and a time of visiting. 

On Thursday, Kevin Root of Rapid 

City visited the Pikes. Kevin is a 

friend from work, the head maintenance 

man from the Rushmore 

Shadows campground at Rapid 

City. 

Marissa and Bailee Mathews 

entertained grandparents Fred 

and Mary Saturday while their 

mom, Anita, was Christmas shopping 

in Rapid City. 

David and Lill Seamans traveled 

to Casper, Wyo., last Thursday. 

They helped son Jason on 

Friday and Saturday with his 

move to Rapid City. Casey Miller 

was in Rapid, so he also helped 

with the move. The Seamans 

returned home Saturday evening. 

This will be nice to have their son 

closer. 

Kathie Mason spent Friday 

afternoon with parents Eldon and 

Esther Magnuson. That evening 

Ernie Kessler brought pizza and 

joined the group. 

Dorothy and Darin Louder 

spent time with Dwight in Kadoka 

last Tuesday. 

Betty Mann and Virginia Louder 

went to Pierre on Sunday. 

Betty helped Helen DeRyk wrap 

gifts. It was the Maryhouse resident/family 

service and reception 

that day. 

Tuesday Pastor Alvin and 

Holly Gwin took Norma Heer to 

Pierre where they joined Helen 

DeRyk for a noon get-together. 

Betty Mann also joined the group. 

The PHL held their annual 

Christmas party Saturday, 

December 15, at the Draper auditorium 

annex, as it had to be postponed 

on December 9 due to the 

blizzard that hit that day. Our 

crowd was down as many had 

other plans Saturday. Members 

present were: Velma, Lila Mae, 

Rosa Lee, Janet, Alice, Janice, 

The Murdo Coyote 

will be closed on 

Monday, December 24 & 

Tuesday, December 25 

East Side News 

by Janet Louder • 669-2696 

Linda and grandkids Kade and PHL gals Velma Scott, Lila 

Hannah, Virginia, guests Pastor Mae Christian, Rosa Lee Styles, 

Rick and Jane Hazen, Ardith Janice Pike, Margie Boyle, Linda 

Miller, Betty Mann, Marcie Brost and Janet Louder gathered 

Schmidt, Elaine Meyers and Carol at the church Monday afternoon 

Cressy. Velma gave a welcome and packed and distributed goody 

and Pastor Rick had a prayer. boxes to some of our elderly and 

Janet was emcee with Christmas alone. Velma and Lila Mae took 

readings and jokes. A skit "Tie a the food we collected at the PHL 

Ribbon on the Turkey" was performed 

by Rosa Lee, Janice and Rosa Lee, Janice and Janet deliv- 

party to Murdo to the food bank. 

Janet. Games were played. One ered boxes in Draper and then 

was a story read by Rosa Lee, had coffee and cookies at the 

using right and left passed Christmas 

ornaments in shapes of snow- 

Kris Bradley and Karen Authi- 

Pikes. 

men. At the end, the snowman er spent Saturday with their 

you held was yours. All received a mom, Margaret Rankin, and 

candy cane, and a story was read brother Greg. 

as to what each stripe means. The Lila Mae Christian and Helen 

theme was snowmen, and the McMillan attended the memorial 

tables were decorated with snowmen 

plus several more sitting chapel Sunday afternoon in mem- 

service held at the Maryhouse 

around. Items were brought for ory of hospice patients that passed 

the food bank, and they ended up away, of which Harvey Christian 

with a big table full. Then with was one. Following the service, 

Linda at the piano, several Christmas 

carols were sang. Velma, Lila dining room. 

refreshments were served in the 

Mae and Linda served a very good Following church Sunday, Ray 

lunch of hot ham and cheese sandwiches, 

a frozen cherry nut oreo Alice Horsley and Nelva and 

and Janice Pike, Rosa Lee Styles, 

dessert, nuts and mints and coffee. 

It proved to be a fun time; so at a local cafe. Donald Bill Volmer 

Janet Louder had dinner together 

sorry some of our friends had to joined the group a little later. 

miss. 

Saturday evening pizza supper 

Rosa Lee Styles, Margie Boyle guests of Nelva and Janet Louder 

and Betty Mann were among the were: Eldon and Esther Magnuson 

and Ray and Janice Pike. 

many that attended and enjoyed 

the Jones County High School The elementary Christmas program 

was held Monday evening at 

Christmas concert last Thursday 

evening. 

the Murdo auditorium. There was 

Nelva and Janet Louder spent a huge crowd on hand to watch 

Friday in Pierre. In the afternoon, the young ones perform. They did 

they went to Parkwood for coffee a good job. It was a very foggy and 

and visiting. They got in visits frosty night, but the spectators 

with Mona Sharp, Joyce Nielsen, came from near and far. 

Darline Fuoss, Ken Halligan, Lillian 

Severyn, Arlyne Brown and Boehmer spent Saturday with 

Kathie Mason and Shelley 

many others. 

parents Eldon and Esther Magnuson, 

helping to ready the house for 

Riley Rankin celebrated his 

11th birthday a little early. Sunday 

afternoon, family helped him Happy birthday to Linda Brost 

Christmas. 

celebrate his December 20 birthday 

with ice cream and cake made Poem submitted by Janet: "I 

on her birthday December 22. 

by Grandma Susie in the shape of hope that you will all rejoice with 

a basketball jersey. Parents Andy me on Christmas day, when Jesus 

and Jill and sis Peyton hosted the came to bless the world, and wash 

event. Helping him celebrate our sins away. Christmas should 

were: Bob and Susie Rankin; Ray be a joyous time, it is our Savior's 

and Janice Pike; Mike and Joni birth, He came to bring good will 

Hunt; Ashley Hunt; Richard and to men, and also peace on earth. 

June Nix; Margaret Rankin; And so I hope on Christmas day, 

David and Katie Hunt and family; your lives are filled with joy, with 

Kati Venard and girls; and good things hanging on the tree, 

Chelsee Rankin and family. The for every girl and boy. " I wish you 

fellas, Drew and Tyler, missed the a Merry Christmas and a Happy 

party as they were playing ball in New Year, and may the Christmas 

spirit last throughout the 

Pierre. I would have rather had 

the cake and ice cream than play coming year. 

ball. Happy birthday, Riley! 

Jones County 

Sheriff’s Report 

The Sheriff’s report is printed 

as received by Jones County Sheriff’s 

Office. It may or may not contain 

every call received by the 

department. 

Sheriff and Deputy calls: 

Dec. 6 

Deputy Sylva investigated a 

break in that occurred in 

rural Jones Co. Nothing was 

found to be stolen, but some items 

in the shop were damaged. 

Deputy Sylva responded to a 

car vs. deer accident that was 

reported to have happened south 

of Murdo on Hwy. 83. It was 

found to have happened north of 

Vivian on Hwy 83, and the damaged 

car was at the Super 8 in 

Murdo. Deputy Sylva wrote the 

accident for the Lyman Co. Sheriff's 

Office. 


burglary that occurred in 

Murdo. Some items were stolen 

and case in being investigated. 

Deputy Sylva responded to two 

reports of a car traveling eastbound 

in the westbound lane 

on I-90 near mm 191. Unable to 

locate. 

Deputy Sylva was dispatched to 

a report of a vehicle rollover on I- 

90, mm182. It was discovered 

to be at the 182 mm on I-90 in 

Wyoming. 

Dec. 7 


report of a possible intoxicated 

driver traveling westbound on 

I-90 near mm 186. Unable to 

locate. 


report of gas that was stolen 

out of a tractor's fuel tank in 

rural Jones Co. south of Draper. 

Dec. 8 


motorist assist on I-90, westbound, 

mm 197. A vehicle had a 

flat tire and assistance was called 

to help change tire. 


one vehicle accident on I-90, eastbound, 

mm180. Passengers 

were transported to Mellette 

Co. line and turned over to Mellette 

Co. Deputy to transport 

them home. Vehicle was towed 

the next day. 

Dec. 9 


jack-knifed semi in the median 

on I-90, eastbound, mm 208. 

The truck was off the road and 

was left there until later in the 

day when the mini blizzard broke 

and the semi was towed away. 

Deputy Sylva responded to I-90, 

eastbound, mm 209 to a vehicle 

that had slid off the road and 

was stuck. Passengers were 

transported to the Coffee Cup and 

vehicle was towed out later. 

Deputy Sylva responded to I-90, 

westbound, mm 207, to a pickup 

and trailer that was stuck 

in the median. The passengers 

were transported to Murdo and 

the vehicle was towed out later. 

Deputy Sylva, Jones Co Ambulance 

and Sheriff Weber responded 

to a report of a possible 

accident with injuries involving 

a semi in the median on I- 

90, mm 208. It was found to be the 

same truck from earlier, and there 

was no one injured. 

Dec. 10 

Sheriff Weber responded to a 

report of a subject walking 

westbound on I-90, mm 211. 

Unable to locate. 

Sheriff Weber responded to a 

report of suspicious activity at 

night in rural Jones Co., north of 

Draper. It was found to be 

someone changing a tractor 

tire on the road. 

Dec. 11 

Sheriff Weber responded to I- 

90, westbound, mm197 to a 

motorist assist. Assistance was 

called to fix vehicle. 

Dec. 12 

Sheriff Weber confirmed and 

sent two Jones Co. warrants 

to the Hughes Co. jail on a subject 

being held there. 

Sheriff Weber assisted the SD 

Highway Patrol with a search 

for drugs in a vehicle on I-90. 

No drugs were found. 

Sheriff Weber responded to I- 

90, eastbound, mm 204 to a 

report of two vehicles that 

received damage to their vehicle 

after hitting a dead deer 

that was on the highway. Accident 

reports were made and the 

dead deer was removed from the 

roadway. Both vehicles received 

minor damage and drove away on 

their own.


Murdo Coyote • December 20, 2012 • Page 3 

Working to restore reliable phone service in rural South Dakota 

by U.S. Senator Tim Johnson 

South Dakota physicians are 

unable to get ahold of their 

patients to provide follow-up care. 

A police dispatch center in Nebraska 

was unable to connect with a 

law enforcement center in South 

Dakota. Small businesses across 

our state are losing business 

because potential customers can’t 

reach them on the phone. 

Over the last couple years, rural 

South Dakotans have experienced 

long distance phone calls that are 

failing to complete or have poor 

quality. It appears that some long 

distance providers are failing to 

properly terminate calls to avoid 

paying required fees that help pay 

for telephone service in rural 

areas. I am working closely with 

South Dakota small businesses, 

telephone customers, and rural 

telephone providers on this issue, 

and just last week, I recruited 35 

other Senators to work with me to 

find a solution. 

The lack of reliable phone service 

is both a safety and economic 

issue for rural America. I first 

heard about this issue from a 

small business in Canistota. Since 

then, I have heard from many 

individuals in our state about the 

persistent problem of long distance 

telephone calls not being 

completed. Residents need to 

have phone service that allows 

them to receive urgent calls, and 

small businesses need reliable 

phone service to operate. Rural 

phone customers affected by this 

problem are rightfully frustrated 

and demand a solution. 

Last month, I invited Wall, 

S.D., resident Denny Law to 

Washington, D.C., to help emphasize 

the severity of these problems. 

Denny is the General Manager 

and CEO of Golden West Telecommunications, 

which provides telephone 

service to a large portion of 

southern and central South Dakota. 

Telephone companies, like 

Golden West, have been working 

to fix the call termination problems. 

It can be difficult for small 

rural wireline companies to pinpoint 

where the problems occurred 

because the long distance calls are 

often dropped before they reach 

their telephone networks. Denny’s 

presentation and my persistence 

helped Senators from all over the 

country understand the magnitude 

of the issue and join me in 

calling on the Federal Communications 

Commission (FCC) to 

resolve this problem. 

The ball is now in the FCC’s 

court. When I pressed the FCC on 

this in early 2012, they released a 

declaratory ruling that warned 

long distance providers by reiterating 

the federal prohibitions 

against blocking, choking, reducing 

or restricting telephone traffic. 

However, the agency has not yet 

taken enforcement action, and as 

many South Dakotans know, the 

problems are still occurring at an 

alarming rate. I am hopeful the 

effort I recently led will lead to fixing 

this problem, but I need your 

help, as well. 

The FCC is conducting an 

investigation and wants to hear 

from consumers. South Dakotans 

should speak out by going to 

http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/rcc/RC 

C_Form2000B.html. Like many 

other challenges we face in rural 

America, this issue doesn’t get the 

attention it deserves. However, I 

was able to get one third of the 

U.S. Senate on board, which is no 

easy task. I will continue working 

and am confident we will find a 

solution. 

Youth goose 

hunt to be held 

next month 

The 23rd annual Central South 

Dakota Youth Goose Hunt will be 

held in Pierre in early January. 

The hunts will be held on Saturday 

and Sunday, January 5-6. 

They are free to youngsters who 

are 12-to-15 years old. 

However, young hunters will be 

required to attend a mandatory 

information meeting at the Pierre 

Ramkota at 7 p.m. CST on Friday, 

January 4. Hunters will be 

assigned their guides for the weekend 

and given instructions for 

their morning hunting sessions on 

Saturday and Sunday. 

Following the Saturday morning 

hunt, participants can attend 

seminars on goose calling, decoy 

placement and be eligible for several 

prizes. 

“This event is a great way for 

kids to get involved in waterfowl 

hunting,” said Sam Koenecke, a 

past participant in the Youth 

Hunt, and now one of the event 

coordinators. “We want kids of all 

experience levels to come out and 

see what goose hunting is all 

about, get some hands-on training 

and hopefully become the future of 

water fowl hunting”. 

For more information on the 

23rd Annual Central South Dakota 

Youth Goose Hunt, contact: 

The South Dakota Game, Fish 

and Parks Waterfowl Access Trailer: 

605-264-5380 

Tim Withers: 605-280-6435 

Sam Koenecke: 605-220-0001

COYOTE CALL 

December 20, 2012 Issue 7 

Jones County High School 

Murdo, SD 57559 

Coyote Call teaches journalism principles, 

provides school information, serves as a public 

relations vehicle and provides a forum for 

opinions submitted in signed letters. 

Staff: Becky Bryan, Janna Glaze, Nicki 

Kell, Ryan Kirscher, Emiley Nies, Paige 

Venard, Gus Volmer. 

Adviser: Margie Peters 


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12-8 36.0 15.2 .03 

Jones County Weather 

12-9 44.6 5.5 .24 

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Undecided about where to go for school, Nies is excited for graduation in May 

By Janna Glaze 

Emiley Cheyenne Nies, the 

daughter of Kent and Chera Nies, 

has an older sister Chance, and a 

younger sister Molly. She has participated 

for two years in track 

and four years in volleyball, basketball, 

and jazz choir. Emiley’s 

favorite color is blue and her 

favorite food is Ramen noodles. 

When it comes to movies, Stepbrothers, 

21 Jumpstreet, Elf, and 

The Campaign are among her 

favorites. Her favorite song is Only 

Way I Know by Jason Aldean. 

Also among her favorites are 

actors Will Ferrell or John Reilly 

and actress Mary Steenburgen. 

Emiley’s favorite class is government 

and she likes Christmas 

because she gets to spend time 

with her family and can eat whatever 

she wants. TV show choices 

include either Friends or Ridiculousness 

while basketball ranks as 

her favorite sport. 

The Hunger Games trilogy 

books and music artists Justin 

Moore and Jason Aldean show up 

on her best choices list. If you 

check out her clothing labels, Nike 

and Air Jordan would rate the 

most closet space and favorite 

choice designation. Emiley also 

enjoys watching TV, going skunk 

hunting, and eating. 

If Emiley could meet anyone, 

she would choose either Justin 

Moore or Jason Aldean because 

she says “they are awesome!” Emiley 

said she admires her dad the 

most because he has taught her 

Popcorn machine on its 

last leg, needs assistance 

Famous… popcorn machine on its last leg, needs assistance 

by Nicki Kell 

Community members and visitors 

enjoy tasty popcorn when they 

attend a home basketball game, 

but the popcorn machine is running 

out of steam. The gear that 

stirs the delicious popcorn is not 

functioning properly and will randomly 

stop, causing Mrs.Peters to 

try to wiggle it into the spot where 

it will catch again and continue 

working. Some nights it will stop 

six or seven times which leads to 

burned popcorn if not caught and 

wiggled promptly. 

Purchased by the class of 1956, 

the machine cost $600 and has had 

only minor repairs over the years. 

Last year the wall electrical plugin 

shorted out and sent sparks flying 

over Deb Reed who was helping 

during Invitationals. Esmays 

were able to repair that disaster 

quickly and the popcorn kept coming 

for the games. Parts are no 

longer manufactured by the company, 

so that solution is not possible. 

The new machine desired has a 

20 ounce kettle which would be a 

nice upgrade compared to the 16 

ounce kettle we currently have. 

The new machine is presently on 

sale for around $1,800 and can be 

set in the old base. Mrs. Peters or 

the Booster Club will accept donations 

toward the new popcorn 

maker anytime. 

During the Invitational Tournament 

popcorn sells like crazy 

yielding approximately 717 bags 

total, but with the new efficient 

machine, 400 bags can be made in 

one hour. A new popcorn machine 

would be a great way to thank 

Mrs. Peters for all of her hard 

work. 

Lady Coyotes take care of 

business with strong start to season 

By Emiley Nies 

The Lady Coyotes started their 

season with a win against the New 

Underwood Tigers Tuesday, 

December 4. In the first quarter 

both the Coyotes and the Tigers 

missed the tip off by jumping a little 

early, but after redoing the tip 

off, the Coyotes got the ball with 

Kalli Hespe jumping. The Coyotes 

ended the first quarter 8-7 on top. 

Second quarter, not many of the 

shots fell, but the Coyotes were 

aggressive with the ball and ended 

the first half ahead 21-9. 

With fewer girls playing than 

normal, the Coyotes pushed 

through their tiredness by getting 

fast breaks. New Underwood tried 

pressing the Ladies, but it didn’t 

work. 

Last quarter the Coyotes moved 

ball around the perimeter to tire 

the Tigers. The last two minutes of 

the game Coach Krogman took out 

the starters for the other players 

to get some experience. The Lady 

Coyotes came home victorious 48- 

22. 

Free throw percentage 70. 

Leading scorers: Madison Mathews 

(15) Becky Bryan (10) 

Rebounders: Madison Mathews (6) 

Becky Bryan (3), leading stealers: 

Kalli Hespe (4) Rachel Buxcel (3) 

Becky Bryan (3) Garline Boni (3). 

Total assists: 16. 

On the next Tuesday, December 

11, the Lady Coyotes took on the 

Kadoka Kougars at home. The 

girls played well and took the 

Kougars for a ride. The Lady Coyotes 

lost the jump, hustled back on 

defense, stole the ball, but turned 

it over right away by double-dribbling. 

The Coyote’s offense was 

made up of fast breaks and their 

defense was full court diamond 

zone, then drop back into a 2-3 

zone. Both teams fought hard but 

were rivaling for a hack fest. The 

Coyotes led 35-20 at the half. 

Second half, the girls came out 

slow but they picked up momentum 

half way through the third 

quarter. The fourth quarter Becky 

Bryan fouled out, and Madison 

Mathews and Kalli Hespe were 

close with four fouls. The final 

score was 59 to 41. 

Free throw percentage: 44.4 

percent with 16-of-36 shots made. 

Shooting:t 36.2 percent, taking 58 

shots and making 21. Leading 

On her way… Rachel Buxcel takes aim and puts the ball up 

as Calli Glaze watches the ball's progress. 

scorers: Rachel Buxcel (21) Calli 

Glaze (8) Garline Boni (8), leading 

rebounders: Paige Venard (8) Garline 

Boni (8), and leading stealers: 

Garline Boni (4) Calli Glaze (3). 

The girls had 10 assists and 12 

turnovers. 

The Wall Lady Eagles were the 

Lady Coyotes next victims. The 

first half both teams played hard 

and never gave up. The Ladies 

couldn’t get many shots to fall, 

especially the easy layups. They 

went into the locker room at half 

time with the Lady Eagles ahead 

26-27. The girls came out with the 

will to win. With two minutes left, 

the Lady Coyotes were still down 

11 points. They switched their 

defense to a half court extended 1- 

2-2 zone press, got steals, and 

knocked down layups. With seven 

seconds left, Rachel Buxcel stole 

the ball and got fouled on the game 

winning layup. The ending score 

was 55-54. 

Saturday, December 15, the 

Lady Coyotes played at Highmore 

in a double header. In the first 

half, the Lady Coyotes stayed in 

the game by being down by only a 

few points the whole time. Both 

teams were in foul trouble 

throughout the game. Becky 

Bryan fouled out in the fourth 

quarter, and Madison Mathews 

and Garline Boni were close with 

four fouls. At the end of the third 

quarter and beginning of fourth 

quarter, the Lady Coyotes couldn’t 

break the Lady Pirates press, 

started panicking and turning the 

ball over. The Lady Coyotes lost 

their first game 38-55. 

Coyote Call continued on page 5 

everything she knows. Among 

money, power, and fame, fame is 

the least important to her because 

you don’t need fame to be happy or 

have friends. If she had to choose 

to accomplish something, be popular, 

or be organized, she would 

accomplish something, because 

after you accomplish something, it 

makes you feel good about yourself. 

Emiley gets really angry when 

people tell her what to do, especially 

if it is someone who is 

younger than she is. Her biggest 

fear would either have to be 

snakes or spiders, and she freaks 

out if she sees them. She doesn’t 

have any major regrets because 

she has learned from all of the 

mistakes she’s made throughout 

the years. If she had to choose to 

be anything in the world, she 

would be a turtle because they are 

so mellow. Valued most by Emiley 

are her money and her family. Her 

dad and Jim Volmer taught her 

the biggest lesson she has ever 

learned, and that was to go with 

your gut feeling on things. 

If granted three wishes, Emiley 

would wish to have four more 

wishes, to be able to fly and to be 

invisible. She said, “The advice I’d 

give to underclassmen would be to 

try when you first start off in high 

school, because if you don’t, you’ll 

regret it later on.” Her biggest 

achievement at this point is actually 

making it as far as being a 

senior and her goal is to have good 

grades for the rest of the year. 

“After graduation,” Emiley said, “I 

will miss all of the fun things we 

do for homecoming and the Invitationals. 

Also, I will miss all of my 

friends, like Mikayla!” 

The things she will also miss 

most are hanging out with friends, 

homecoming activities and dressing 

up for Invitationals. In her 

opinion, the best thing about being 

a senior is the fact of knowing that 

she will be done with high school 

in May. After high school she 

plans to attend a tech school, but 

she is not sure what for yet. In ten 

years she imagines herself meeting 

many goals and accomplishing 

many things. 

Gingerbread Girl Alert: Keep a look 

out for Kindergartners’ missing girl 

by Paige Venard 

The kindergartners’ friend, the 

Gingerbread girl, has gone missing! 

She ran away from the classroom 

when Miss Katie Venard forgot 

to shut the door behind her 

when she went in the room 

Wednesday afternoon. The kindergartners 

were devastated when 

they returned to school Thursday 

morning to find her gone. 

The Gingerbread girl left them 

a note telling them she needed to 

go on vacation and find her 

friends. She also told them that 

she will be bringing home a couple 

of friends when she decides to 

return. 

If you happen to spot the Gingerbread 

Girl around town or out 

on an adventure, the kindergartners 

would like you to write them 

a letter telling them what she was 

up to so hopefully they can find 

her quickly. Send your letters to 

JC Elementary Kindergarten 

Class, PO Box 109, Murdo, S.D. 

57559. 

Lost… The kindergartners’ 

Gingerbread Girl has run away! 

If you have “spotted” her, 

please send a letter or postcard 

and tell us of her “adventure” 

outside our room. 

Our address is: Mrs. Venard’s 

Kindergarten Class, PO Box 

109 Murdo, SD 57559. 

Concert takes community one 

step closer to the holidays 

By Ryan Kirscher 

Carrying on the annual tradition, 

directors Rose Comp and 

Tamara Mathews directed the 

high school and junior high students 

in a concert December 13 in 

the Murdo Auditorium. Diane 

Bork served as the accompanist for 

the two groups. 

The night started off with the 

high school choir performing “Sing 

Noel: A Christmas Fanfare” and 

“Jingle Bell Rock.” Following the 

high school choir the girls sang “A 

Holly Jolly Celebration” created by 

Johnny Marks and Douglas E. 

Wagner. 

Next up, the junior high sang 

“Peace, Peace” by Fred Bock, 

“Chiquita Banana” by Jay Althouse 

and “Let It Snow” by Joyce 

Eilers. Even though the banana 

song seemed a little out of season, 

Director Mathews explained that 

it is a favorite of the group and 

after all, “We eat bananas in the 

winter, don’t we?” 

All-State Quartet sang “If 

Music Be the Food of Love” by 

David C. Dickau followed by the 

Jazz Choir performing “Winter 

Wonderland” by Joyce Eilers 

Bacak. The decorative snowman 

took a direct hit from singer Paige 

Venard when she knocked him 

down and was then pelted with 

soft fluffy snowballs by the rest of 

the singers. 

Hands on learning gives eighth 

graders broad range of experiences 

By Paige Venard 

The last few weeks the eighth 

grade class has been working on 

many projects. A unique solar system 

began to appear hanging from 

the ceiling in the science room as 

the class used balloons and paper 

mache to create the plants according 

to size and color. Although a 

little messy, the project did give 

the class an idea of the size of the 

system. 

They paired up with their 

kindergarten pals and wrote letters 

to Santa. The kindergartners 

told Santa if they thought they 

had been a good little boy or girl 

this year and what they wanted 

for Christmas. They also told 

Santa what kind of cookies they 

were going to make for him, then 

sent the letters off. The students 

usually receive a letter back from 

Santa a few weeks later. 

In health class the class is 

learning about raising babies and 

how to properly take care of them. 

On the beat… Alto Saxes Zach Boyle, Tristan Grablander, 

Cody Hight, Ali Kell and Emily Flynn, play “Silent Night” at the 

annual Christmas Concert. 

High school instrumentalists 

played “From the Realms of 

Glory!” and were then joined by 

the junior high members to play 

“Sleigh Ride.” The night concluded 

with the Alto Saxes preforming 

Please don’t cry… comes 

from Jacob Lolley as he begins 

his pseudofatherhood experience. 

Each student became responsible 

for an electronic baby for three 

days and nights. They were 

three songs “Silent Night,” “Still, 

Still, Still” and “The Gift of Christmas.” 

And, cooperating for the homeward 

journey, the fog lifted before 

the end of the program for safer 

driving conditions. 

responsible for waking up at all 

hours of the night to change, feed 

or comfort the baby. Bailey Klemann 

said, “The worst part was 

when the baby would cry during 

class and you couldn’t hear the 

teacher. Some teachers wouldn’t 

wait until the baby stopped crying.” 

During Earth Science class they 

were learning about rock layers 

and minerals so teacher Tamara 

Mathews had them make rock 

candy. They boiled corn syrup and 

sugar until it was 300 degrees and 

then added flavor and food coloring 

to the mixture to make the 

candy more attractive. The hot 

candy went into pie tins to harden. 

The next day the class covered the 

hardened candy in the pie tins 

with waxed paper and then 

smashed the candy to break it into 

edible sized pieces. Flavors included 

cotton candy, lemon, orange 

rum, grape rum, blue raspberry 

and peppermint.



Season opens with Coyotes 

improving with each game 

By Gus Volmer 

Opening the season on December 

7, the Coyotes hosted the 

White River Tigers. The Coyotes 

were shorthanded with some players 

unable to play. In the first half 

the Coyotes didn’t shoot very well 

from the floor, but played decent 

man-to-man defense and held the 

Tigers to 34 points. The defending 

Coyotes got tired and couldn’t stop 

the Tigers from going on their 

runs. The end of the first half score 

was Tigers 34, Coyotes 17. 

The second half started with the 

Coyotes scoring first, but the 

Tigers stiffened up their defense 

and made it tough for the Coyotes 

to get the ball in the hole. The Coyotes 

had too many turnovers and 

by Pastor Rick Hazen 

United Methodist Church 

Murdo and Draper 

We did not light the Third Candle 

of the Advent Wreath in our 

churches on Sunday. We lit a 

white candle to remember those 

who were tragically killed in the 

elementary school shooting in 

Connecticut. Twenty families 

will miss the laughter of their 

children and seven other families 

are also without loved ones. 

The candle that we did not light 

on the Advent Wreath was to 

remind us of “Christ our Joy!” 

Christ is still our “Joy” but we 

did not feel “joy” on Sunday 

knowing sorrowfully that such a 

terrible incident could have happened 

in any one of our schools in 

South Dakota, too. We lit a white 

candle in remembrance of those 

who died at the Sandy Hook Elementary 

School. 

I want to share with you a 

prayer from Tim Merrill of 

Homiletics which I shared with 

our congregations this past Sunday 

morning: 

Gentle, Compassionate, Loving 

God, hear the cries of your joyless, 

sorrowful people. 

Our prayers go out to the families 

of Newtown and Sandy Hook 

Elementary School who have 

experienced incomprehensible 

loss. 

We come to you now with heavy 

hearts and in deep sorrow. 

There is no joy on this Advent 

Sunday of joy. This was a 

slaughter of innocents, twenty 

first-graders — six to seven years 

old, perhaps scribbling Christmas 

and Chanukah cards in 

crayon for their parents. These 

children were gunned down. The 

parents are burdened now with 

Only 4 days 

left until 

Christmas 

couldn’t stop the Tigers from scoring. 

Coyotes lost 28 to 73. 

December 14 the second home 

game against Wall was a tough 

one for the Coyotes. The Eagles got 

an early jump on the Coyotes and 

led going into the second quarter. 

The Coyotes fought back and made 

it a 5-point game heading into the 

half. JC had too many turnovers in 

the first half and couldn’t recover. 

The second half the Coyotes 

came out strong and made a jump 

on the Eagles and got ahead for 

the first time in the game. The 

Coyotes just kept packing onto 

their lead in the third quarter. The 

defense was tough and stopped the 

Eagles from scoring many points. 

The fourth quarter started and the 

Seizing the Hope 

Set Before Us 

... Heb 6:18 

unfathomable grief. Their pain 

and numbness must be beyond 

words and thoughts. 

We cry out and ask WHY God, 

WHY this carnage as we are getting 

ready to celebrate Christmas? 

— as we celebrate a child 

born in Bethlehem. The lives of 

children are snuffed out and gone 

forever except in our hearts. 

With the prophet of old we cry 

out, “Oh that my head were a 

spring of water and my eyes a 

fountain of tears! I would weep 

day and night for the slain of my 

people. Is there no balm in 

Gilead? Why then is there not 

healing for the wound of my people?” 

We do not understand. Why 

Lord? We plead with you for 

answers. Why? Until we hear 

from you, O God, we cannot light 

a candle of joy. We light instead 

a candle of Remembrance, a candle 

of Grief and Sorrow, and we 

remember that You weep with 

us. 

In the weeping and mourning, 

may we feel Your Eternal Presence, 

and may we know Your 

Comforting Spirit, covering us as 

a warm blanket of peace. 

In the name of Jesus Christ, 

who suffered for us, and who now 

suffers with us. Amen. 

When you say your prayers, 

please remember those murdered 

every day in our towns and cities 

across America and around the 

world. Pray for their families, 

too. May the Prince of Peace 

bring peace to your homes and 

families this Advent and Christmas. 

May God bless you! 

Pastor Rick E. Hazen — Murdo / 

Draper UMC 

Hopes for two… Wyatt Hespe flies high during the doubleheader 

with Wall. 

Coyotes were ahead of the Eagles 

with a small lead. The Coyotes 

couldn’t hit their free throws and 

didn’t choose their shots too well, 

letting their lead slip for a final 

loss. Wall came out on top Eagles 

65, Coyotes 60. 

The Coyotes played their third 

game on December 15 in Highmore 

against the Pirates. The Coyotes 

started slow against the 

Pirates getting down early in the 

game. Second quarter started 

strong and JC jumped ahead of the 

Pirates with a series of steals and 

good rebounds to lead at halftime 

26 to 32. 

The second half was all the Coyotes’ 

limiting the Pirates to only 14 

points the entire second half. The 

defense frustrated the Pirates and 

made them cough the ball up so 

the Coyotes snatched more than 

20 steals. The Coyotes rolled on 

and continued to add on to their 

lead to beat the Highmore Pirates 

71 to 46. 

Murdo Chamber 

of Commerce 

Christmas Bucks 

winners for 

Dec. 14 were: 

•Susan Brunskill• 

•Donna Kinsley• 

•Dixie Warner• 

Jessie Tibbs Keckler 

Jessie Tibbs Keckler, 68, of 

Eagle Butte, S.D. passed away on 

November 29, 2012 at Pierre, S.D. 

Jessie Tibbs was born in Pierre, 

S.D. on November 10, 1944, one of 

five children of Esther “Boyd” 

Tibbs and Ancel Tibbs. She attended 

rural schools until eighth grade 

when she moved in with her 

grandmother and attended Stanley 

County High School, where she 

graduated. She attended Black 

Hills State University where she 

received her degree in education. 

She married her husband of 46 

years, Jerry Keckler, on August 

18, 1966 in Pierre, S.D. 

Jessie then began her 39-year 

teaching career with the CEB 

School System. Upon her diagnosis 

of pancreatic cancer she retired 

Obituary 

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Storewide Sale 

Murdo, S.D. 

December 5th – 22nd 

25% off Storewide Sale 

Black Hills Gold, Balloons, & Picture Maker Excluded 

Weekly Drawings for Door Prizes 

* Free Gift Wrapping with Purchase * 

Store Hours: 9:00 to 5:30 Monday to Friday 

10:00 to 5:30 Saturday and Sunday • 605-669-2691 

Come join us 

for Cider & 

Cookies 

We will be closing at noon 

on Christmas Eve and closed 

all day on Christmas. 

First National Bank 

First Fidelity Bank 

Dakota Prairie Bank 

to allow our employees time to enjoy 

the holiday with their families. 

We wish all a 

Merry Christmas. 

Members FDIC 

in 2010 to spend time with her 

family. 

Jessie was a founding board 

member of the Casey Tibbs Foundation 

and her greatest accomplishment 

was seeing the doors 

open to the South Dakota Rodeo 

Center. 

Jessie attended the Emanuel 

Lutheran Church in Eagle Butte 

and was a member of the United 

Church of Christ of Eagle Butte. 

There she taught Sunday School 

and Vacation Bible School for 

many years and was the youth 

group advisor for twenty years. 

Jessie's greatest joy was spending 

time with her grandchildren. 

They were the twinkle in her eye. 

Jessie was preceded in death by 

her mother, Esther, and father, 

Ancel, and brothers-in-law Jerry 

Collins and Jack Keckler. 

She is survived by her husband, 

Jerry Keckler; daughters Jeri Ann 

(Tommy Dale) Vines of Eagle 

Butte and Mikki (James) Rea, 

Woodward, Okla.; granddaughters 

Miranda, Rae Lynn, and Tatum; 

brothers Wayne "Fio" (Lori) Tibbs, 

Mission Ridge, and Larry (Barb) 

Tibbs, Pierre, S.D.; sisters Jill 

(Keith) Strunk, Minnetonka, 

Minn., and Dayle Angyal, Pierre; 

sisters-in-law Patti Keckler and 

Joyce Collins, Eagle Butte; and 

several nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial is 

established. 

Catholic Church of St. Martin 

502 E. Second St., Murdo, S.D. • Father Gary Oreshoski 

Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. 

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 

Draper, S.D. • Father Gary Oreshoski 

Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. 

Draper United Methodist Church 

Pastor Rick Hazen 

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 

Murdo United Methodist Church 

Pastor Rick Hazen • Corner of E. 2nd and Jefferson Ave. 

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. and Fellowship Time • Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. 

United Methodist Women: 1st Wednesday at 2 p.m. • ALL WELCOME! 

Okaton Evangelical Free Church 

Okaton I–90 Exit 183 • Pastor Gary McCubbin • 605–837–2233 (Kadoka) 

Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. (CT) • Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (CT) 

Two Minutes With the Bible 

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Josh. 24:15). 

The Christian Home 

by Pastor Cornelius R. Stam 

There is no place in all this world so wholesome and refreshing as a Christian home, a home where Christ is truly loved and honored. 

This writer was brought up in such a home. There were ten of us: dad, mother and eight children. There was lots going on all the time, but a truly 

happy home it was, for dad and mother never let us get so busy with temporal things that we brushed eternal values aside. 

Messiah Lutheran Church 

308 Cedar, Murdo, S.D. • Pastor Ray Greenseth 

Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m. • Bible Study: Tuesday 7 a.m. 

Thursday 9:30 a.m. • Midweek: Wednesday 3:15 p.m. 

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 

Draper, S.D. • Pastor Ray Greenseth 

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. • Bible Study: Wednesday 9 a.m. 

Community Bible Church 

410 Washington, Murdo, S.D. • Pastor Alvin Gwin • 669–2600 

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. • Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 

Wed. Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. 

Midwest 

Co–op 

669–2601 

Graham’s 

Best Western 

669–2441 

On the basis that “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God” (Luke 4:4), we read some small portion of the Bible before every 

meal, and had family devotions before retiring at night. 

Result: all eight children have blessed the dear dad and mother who led them aright, morally and spiritually, and best of all, taught them the importance 

of trusting in the Savior who died for all our sins. More: five of the children and many of the grandchildren have given themselves for full time 

Christian service, and have become pastors, college deans, Christian writers and missionaries in various parts of the world. 

This is not because we are one whit better than others, but because we have experienced the help and grace of God in our lives. And it all began as, 

one day, a young American, like Joshua of old, came to a decision and declared: 

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” 

First National 

Bank 

669–2414 • Member F.D.I.C. 

Murdo 

Coyote 

PHONE: 669–2271 FAX: 669–2744 

mcoyote@gwtc.net 

Super 8 

Motel 

669–2437 

Dakota Prairie 

Bank 

Draper and Presho 

669–2401 • Member F.D.I.C.



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holiday season. 

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holiday season. 

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Here comes 

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Prancer and Vixen... 

From all of us to all of you, have 

a very blessed holiday season 

and a Merry Christmas, too! 

MIDWEST COOPERATIVES 

Christmastime 

by Lonis Wendt 

More than 200 years ago, the 

deeds of Sacagawea, her husband, 

Touissant Charbonneau and their 

son, Jean Batiste were permanently 

inscribed upon the pages of 

American history when, in early 

1805, they signed on to serve as 

interpreters for Lewis and Clark 

and the Corps of Northwest Discovery 

during its historic journey 

to the Pacific Ocean and back. 

For the first one hundred years, 

the Expedition Journals, with the 

exception of a few politicians, 

philosophers and historians, had 

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rarely been sold or read, leaving 

the names and exploits of the 

Corps of Discovery dormant, 

ignored and forgotten. Things 

changed when, in 1903, the Centennial 

year of the Lewis & Clark’s 

Expedition, a book, written by Eva 

Emory Dye, titled; “The Conquest: 

The True Story of Lewis and 

Clark,” was released to the public. 

Dye, as a member of the Oregon 

Equal Suffrage Association, needed 

a young heroine to represent 

strength, resolve and femininity 

for the Suffrage Movement. After 

reading the Lewis & Clark journals, 

she decided the young 

Shoshoni Indian girl would make 

the perfect illustration. 

Her book cast Sacagawea as a 

beautiful Indian princess, who, 

with a baby on her back, took over 

the leadership of the Expedition, 

guiding their path over the Rockies, 

across unknown lands, and a 

safe return. The popularity of the 

book brought the Lewis and Clark 

story to millions of Americans. 

Very little of Ms. Dye’s tale was 

factual, but, she had found her 

heroine and over the second 100 

years, Sacagawea became an 

American legend and, a symbol of 

womanhood, attested to by the 

scores of statues, sculptures, 

libraries, parks, paintings, coins 

and geographic locations named in 

her honor. In an accolade, the Suffrage 

dream had previously been 

realized when, on Nov. 25, 1805, 

Sacagawea was allowed to vote 

when members of the Expedition 

chose their winter quarters near 

the Pacific Ocean! 

THE DEATH OF SACA- 

GAWEA: 

On Dec. 20, 2012, citizens, Indian 

nations, Lewis & Clarkies, 

teachers and thousands of their 

students will remember the 200th 

Anniversary of the recorded death 

of Sacagawea at Fort Manuel, in 

what is now South Dakota. 

Contrariwise, the location of 

whether she perished in South 

Dakota or Wyoming is debated to 

this day. Most historians quote 

two reliable, written memos, by 

lawyer/Author, Henry Breckenridge 

and, by John C. Luttig, 

which largely confirm Sacagawea’s 

final dwelling to be at Ft. Manuel. 

However, in 1907, a Wyoming 

University Economics professor, 

Dr. Grace Hebard, authored an 

article for the first edition of the, 

Journal of American History, in 

which she erroneously portrayed 

Sacajawea as the Expeditions primary 

guide and leader, and also 

cited a number of quotes, gleaned 

from “verbal” interviews, relating 

a scheme that; Sacajawea(her 

spelling) ,after returning with the 

Expedition, had left her husband 

Charbonneau and for several 

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May you be blessed 

with the love of 

family and friends 

far and near. 

years, wandered aimlessly from 

tribe to tribe, eventually returning 

to her native Shoshoni nation, 

before dying at the age of 100, on 

the Washakie Indian reservation 

in Wyoming. 

The generally accepted proof of 

her death was recorded in the Ft. 

Manuel daily log by the Post Quartermaster/Clerk, 

John C. Luttig, 

as follows: Sunday, Dec. 20, 1812, 

“clear and moderate, …this 

evening the Wife of Charbonneau, 

a Snake Squaw, died of putrid 

fever she was a good and best 

Woman in the fort, aged about 25 

years she left a fine infant girl.” 

Earlier in March of 1811, Henry 

Breckenridge, a lawyer/Author, 

chronicled; “….we had on board a 

Frenchman named Charbonneau 

with his wife, an Indian woman of 

the Snake nation, both of whom 

had accompanied Lewis and Clark 

to the Pacific and were of great 

service. The woman, a good creature, 

of a mild and gentle disposition 

greatly attached to the whites, 

whose manners and dress she tries 

to imitate…..but she had become 

sickly and longed to visit her 

native country; her husband, also, 

who had spent many years among 

the Indians, had become weary of a 

civilized life…” 

Luttig’s journal revealed no 

record of her husband, Touissant 

Charbonneau being present, of 

grieving, or, having observed any 

Native ceremony offering her soul 

to the “Great Spirit.” 

No mention as to whether the 

burial had been by internment or, 

in the tradition of that period, hidden, 

“beneath a pile of rocks on a 

high hill” or, “positioned” in a tree 

or on a hastily erected scaffold. 

In 1938, an Archeological excavation 

was undertaken to locate 

the graves or burial sites in an 

effort to uncover any human 

remains from the five persons 

known to have died there in 1812- 

1813. Remains of one white male 

were found, but no identifying 

artifacts, remnants or remains of 

any others were discovered. Positive 

frameworks of five structures, 

hearths and palisades, were 

unearthed and identified. 

In 1965-66, just weeks before 

the submersion of old Ft. Manuel 

by the rising waters of Lake Oahe, 

another excavation took place at 

the original site and included a 

small surrounding area. The ashes 

and hearths of two more structures 

were found, bringing the 

total to seven. Again, no remains 

or possible identification objects 

were discovered. In all probability, 

this was the final excavation of 

old Ft. Manuel. 

A final verification of Sacagawea’s 

death is recorded in 

Clark’s 1825 Daily journal, where 

he documented the known fate of 

Murdo Veterinary Clinic 

several Expedition members. 

Clark scrawled; Sar kar gah 

wea……Dead. A monument to 

Sacagawea overlooks the Missouri 

from the west bank, just a few 

miles from Mobridge. 

WHERE IS FORT MANUEL?: 

Fort Manuel was built in Fall of 

1812, one of this areas earliest 

forts, in what is now South Dakota, 

by Manuel Lisa, a Spanish Fur- 

Trade impresario, and his company 

of men from the Missouri Fur 

Co. of St. Louis. The Fort itself 

was a dreary, palisaded, lonely 

outpost, on a gradual sloping bluff, 

nestled against the west bank of 

the mighty Missouri river, six 

miles below the N.D.-S.D. border. 

It was the only Fort of the five 

built by Manuel Lisa, known to 

have had rounded bastions and a 

surviving, priceless, daily journal. 

The fort was to provide a strategic 

outpost for the burgeoning furtrade 

industry, and would operate 

in direct competition with the 

nearby, despised, British Northwestern 

Fur Co. 

Seemingly, Ft. Manuel’s repute 

spread quickly, as evidenced by 

the arrival of representatives of at 

least eight different Indian 

Nations, wanting to trade furs for 

tools, traps, guns, ammunition, 

trinkets and spirits. Luttigs journal, 

which documented the daily 

happenings of life at the very edge 

of civilization, described an isolated, 

primitive, perilous existence, 

regularly subjected to unwanted 

visitors, horse thievery, raids and 

extreme weather conditions. 

Ft. Manuel, Sacagawea’s last 

known residence, had been completed 

on Nov. 19, 1812, but just 

five months later, on March 

15,1813, International warfare, 

directly related to the War of 1812, 

occurred when the Fort was 

attacked by British traders and 

coerced bands of Indians, hell-bent 

on eliminating American competition 

from the northern plains. 

In the melee that followed, 15 of 

Lisa’s crew were killed, compelling 

Lisa and other survivors to abandon 

the post and flee downriver to 

Loisell’s Fort. Ft. Manuel was then 

torched and burned to the ground. 

In 1977, Ft. Manuel, as the site of 

Sacagawea’s death and the International 

“incident,” secured its 

place in history and is on the U.S. 

Registry of National Historic 

Places. A deteriorating replica of 

Ft. Manuel is currently located 

about 20 miles north of Mobridge 

on the Standing Rock Reservation 

near Kenel, SD. 

THE LEWIS & CLARK 

CONNECTION; 

History records that the Lewis 

& Clark Corps of Discovery 

reached the Mandan Indian villages, 

adjacent to the Knife and 

Missouri rivers, in late October 

1804. With thin ice forming on the 

river, Capt.’s Lewis and Clark 

decided to suspend proceeding 

upriver, and readied for winter by 

building a protective stockade, 

appropriately named Ft. Mandan, 

in honor of their hosts. 

Nearly every known fact about 

Sacagawea and her short, but 

uncommon life, are these recorded 

in the L & C Journals; there is no 

recorded date of her birth; at age 

12 or 13, she, and her older sister, 

Otterwea, were captured by a Minnetaree 

raiding party; no date is 

given, but, while in captivity, 

Sacagawea was supposedly bought 

by Toussaint Charbonneau, a 

French fur-trapper/interpreter; 

Charbonneau, who had lived for 

years among the Hidatsa/Mandan 

nation, and was an accepted member 

of the tribe, claimed her as his 

“wife,” quickly fathering their first 

child, a son named Jean Batiste, 

born February 11, 1805. Shortly 

thereafter, the Captains hired 

Charbonneau to serve as an interpreter, 

hunter and cook for the 

expedition. 

On April 7, 1805, the thirty one 

Remembering You..... 

member Expedition, accompanied 

by Charbonneau, Sacagawea and 

2-month old, Jean Batiste, left Ft. 

Mandan on an exploration Capt. 

Lewis so eloquently described; 

“..We are about to penetrate a country 

at least 2000 miles in width, on 

which the foot of civilized man has 

never trodden!” 

Tucked within the more than 

1.2 million words of the L & C 

Journals, Sacagawea’s presence 

and contributions were mentioned 

a total of 241 times. She is referred 

to in various protocols; by name, 

17 times, of which there are 14 different 

spellings,(in North Dakota 

it’s spelled “Sakakawea”), plus; 

“she”, “her,” “the woman,” 

“squaw,” “Janey”, and “Bird 

Woman.” (The Native translation 

of “sacaga” is “bird” while “wea” 

translates to “woman.”) During 

the entire dangerous and difficult 

17-month exploration, Sacagawea 

proved to be a good mother, diligent, 

strong, resourceful and 

uncomplaining, earning the admiration 

of the entire Corps of Discovery. 

Following the conclusion of the 

famous journey to the Pacific and 

the Corps subsequent return to 

the Mandan villages, Clark, 

thanked the Mandan’s for their 

friendship and courtesies, then 

bade his “bouncing boy” Jean 

Batiste and the Charbonneau’s 

farewell, before paddling home to 

civilization. 

In a letter to the Charbonneau’s 

dated, July 6, 1806, Clark reaffirmed 

his offer, promising them 

that; “if they would bring Jean 

Batiste to St. Louis, as soon as he 

was weened, he would be educated 

the same as one of my own.” The 

letter also conveyed the affection 

Clark had for the Charbonneau’s 

when he wrote; “You have been a 

long time with me and have conducted 

yourself in such a manner 

as to gain my friendship; your 

woman, who accompanied you on 

that long dangerous and fatiguing 

route to the Pacific Ocean and 

back, deserved a greater reward for 

her attention and services on that 

route than we had in our power to 

give her.” 

Charbonneau received a total of 

$501.00, which included his labors 

for 17 months, a horse and a tepee. 

Sacagawea received no compensation. 

The Charbonneau’s delivered 

Jean Batiste to the Clark family in 

1811, very likely, the last time 

Sacagawea ever saw him. 

Following the death of Sacagawea, 

John C. Luttig delivered 

her surviving infant daughter, 

Lizette, to St. Louis, whereupon, 

the two children were placed 

under the legal guardianship of 

Wm. Clark on Aug. 11, 1813. 

In recent years, several books 

and publications have both 

abridged and admired Sacagawea’s 

contributions to the Corps 

of Discovery. On the 200th 

anniversary of her death, she 

2013 hunting 

and fishing 

licenses on sale 

The sale of 2013 South Dakota 

general hunting and fishing licenses 

got off to an early start on Saturday, 

December 15 through storefront 

license agents around the 

state and through online license 

sales. 

General hunting and fishing 

licenses extend beyond the calendar 

year. The 2013 licenses are 

valid from December 15, 2012 

through January 31, 2014 while 

the 2012 licenses remain valid 

through January 31, 2013. 

Visit online at http://www.gfp 

.sd.gov/licenses/general-huntfish/default.aspx 

for information 

about license options and their 

cost, list and locations of storefront 

license agents, and the online system 

for purchasing licenses. 

Wishing you many 

merry moments 

with the best of 

friends! Thanks for 

your business. 

The Murdo Coyote 

Karlee & Lonna 

And hoping you have plenty to 

sing about this holiday season 

BankWest Insurance 

Lori Waldron - Meghan Newsam

Legal Notices 


Notice of Hearing 

Resolution #2012-07 

WHEREAS, there are insufficient 

funds in the following 

2012 budget to cover expenses 

for the remainder of the 

year and; 

WHEREAS, a responsibility is 

created which requires an 

expenditure of funds making it 

necessary that a Supplemental 

Budget be made, adopted 

and approved providing for 

appropriations with which to 

meet such expenditures. 

Such Supplemental Budget 

will be in words and figures as 

follows: TREASURER: Five 

thousand dollars ($5,000.00), 

payroll and software 

upgrades. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 

BOARD OF COUNTY COM- 

MISSIONERS, that this resolution 

be published in the legal 

newspaper of Jones County 

as a notice of intention of the 

Board of Commissioners to 

adopt the aforesaid Supplemental 

Budget. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 

that this budget will be considered 

at the Commissioner’s 

room at the Jones County 

Courthouse at 2:00 p.m. on 

Thursday, December 27, 

2012, in the City of Murdo, 

County of Jones, State of 

South Dakota, when and 

where any person interested 

may appear and be heard 

regarding the adoption of this 

Supplemental Budget. 

John Brunskill, 

County Auditor 

Published December 20, 2012, at the 

total approximate cost of $27.44. 

Notice of Year-end 

Meeting 

The Jones County Board of Commissioners 

will be holding their year-end 

meeting on Thursday, December 27, 

2012 at 1:30 p.m. Please submit any 

invoices by Wednesday, December 26. 

John Brunskill, 

County Auditor 



Proceedings of the 

Draper Town Board 

Regular Session 

December 5, 2012 

The Draper Town Board met in regular 

session December 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 

at the Draper Hall. Chairman Nies called 

the meeting to order. Present was Nies, 

Hatheway and Louder. Absent: none. 

The minutes of the last meeting were 

read and approved. 

These bills were presented for payment 

and approved: WR Lyman Jones, water, 

$42.50; Farmers Union, hall supplies, 

$31.72; Servall, rugs, $19.09; Dept. of 

Revenue, sales tax, $32.20; Heartland 

Management, garbage, $700.00; Murdo 

Coyote, advertisement, $19.49; Kim 

Schmidt, salary, $367.40; West Central 

Electric, electric, $407.61; IRS, ss & wh, 

$55.20. 

A short discussion was held on the 

Christmas lights and the deadline on 

having them removed and also hunting 

signs put up at the Draper Dam and City 

property. 

Being no further business, Nies 

motioned, second Louder, to adjourn. 

Kim Schmidt, 

Finance Clerk 

Published December 20, 2012 at the 


Unofficial Record of 

Proceedings of the 

Murdo City Council 

Regular Meeting 

December 3, 2012 

The Murdo City council met in regular 

session on Monday, December 3, 2012. 

Mayor Geisler called the meeting to 

order at 7:30 p.m. Members answering 

roll call were: Wayne Esmay, Matt Kinsley, 

Mike Jost, Joe Connot, Jay Drayer, 

and Mayor Geisler. Absent: Arnie Waddell. 

Also present: Sheriff Weber, Karlee 

Barnes (The Murdo Coyote), Ray Erikson, 

Jerry Hatheway and Krysti Barnes. 

All motions were unanimous unless otherwise 

stated. 

The agenda for the meeting was 

reviewed and approved on a motion by 

Esmay, seconded by Drayer. The minutes 

for the November meetings were 

reviewed and approved on a motion by 

Esmay, seconded by Jost. Building permits 

were reviewed and approved on a 

motion by Drayer, seconded by Kinsley. 

A permit was submitted by Greg 

Miller/Days Inn for a sign and one by 

Farmers Union Oil for pump renovation. 

These were approved pending review by 

city personnel and compliance to ordinance. 

The public area was opened at this time. 

Butch Feddersen wanted to ask council 

about the area east of his property on 

Fifth and Kennedy that was a service 

road that was given to the City by the 

state. He said he remembered being 

stated that the City would give that area 

to the landowners and that had not been 

done. Council said they would discuss 

this with the other landowners and revisit 

it at another meeting and they wanted 

to check for easements and such. 

Jewell Bork from the South Central 

RC&D visited with council about the 

Housing Survey that was discussed at 

the housing meeting held in November. 

The RC&D would take on this project 

and she was working on a grant from 

Goldenwest to possibly pay or help pay 

the $2,500 match and that one business 

had stated they would donate towards 

this cost. She stated they would like to 

attain partners in this project also. The 

council was agreeable and a motion to 

apply for the survey and obligate the 

$2,500 as the City’s share was made by 

Esmay, seconded by Drayer. 

Larry Ball and Kelcy Nash visited with 

the council on auditorium projects and 

issues. Mr. Ball relayed to council that 

the new PA System was working well 

and that several organizations donated 

towards this and it was paid for completely. 

The vouchers for the month were 

reviewed as follow and approved on a 

motion by Esmay, seconded by Connot. 

GENERAL: Payroll – 2,382.84, Payroll 

taxes – 384.66; Retirement – 289.66; 

Golden West (phone) 104.67; Servall 

(office mats) 37.44; Murdo Coyote (publishing) 

274.98; FNB (travel/supply/ 

equip) 236.07; Wellmark (health ins) 

894.85; Harmon Law (legal) 1,040.00; 

Business Forms (w-2’s) 57.50; Murdo 

Family Foods (supplies) 6.88; Runnings 

(supplies) 77.57; US Postmaster 

(stamps) 90.00. 

PUBLIC SAFETY: Jones County Auditor 

(law enforcement agreement) 

1,600.00; Division of Motor Vehicles 

(license) 20.00. 

PUBLIC WORKS: Payroll – 2,284.41; 

Payroll taxes – 716.99; Retirement – 

367.48; Golden West (phone) 52.34; 

Dept of Revenue (sales tax) 242.64; 

FNB (travel/parts) 109.21; Heartland 

Waste (garbage) 3,536.00; Wellmark 

(health ins) 894.85; WR/LJ (water) 

40.00; Farmers Union (fuel) 1,046.25; 

Ingram Pest (poison dump) 60.00; Petty 

Cash (postage) 6.22; Venard Inc. 

(brakes) 629.98. 

PARKS & RECREATION: Petty Cash 

(postage) 1.30; GoldenWest (phone) 

38.82 

SPECIAL REVENUE: Brett Nix (ind 

park) 689.43; Murdo Area Chamber of 

Commerce (1/2 BBB) 9,641.94. 

WATER: Payroll – 4,085.14; Payroll 

taxes- 823.50; Retirement – 417.17; 

Golden West (phone) 52.34; SD Dept of 

Revenue (water testing) 13.00; FNB 

(antivirus) 53.79; WR/LJ (water/ 

tower) 3,702.75; HD Waterworks (golf 

course) 212.16; Petty Cash (postage) 

1.30; Pioneer Country Mart (fuel) 68.30; 

US Postmaster (stamps) 32.00. 

Sheriff Weber was present. He presented 

two written reports. He discussed 

vicious dog issues and was interested in 

seeing the City do something with the 

trailer homes in Murdo as he knows 

some that are in very bad shape and are 

inhabited. A motion was made by Connot, 

seconded by Esmay to approve the 

report. 

Hatheway presented the street report at 

this time. He discussed street issues 

worked. The west end of second street 

was repaired and the football field road 

around Dakota Mill was repaired. He 

stated he worked with the county on 

these projects. He stated he was registered 

to attend a class in Pierre on surfacing 

on the 19 of December and council 

agreed he should attend. He also 

reported on the oil sample results for the 

dozer and the new truck. 

He discussed with council the 

landfill/restricted use site inspection and 

that the inspector wanted to take another 

look at it possibly December 26. He 

also stated he was looking for someone 

that would be interested in the old dozer 

and that Ricer was at the landfill crushing 

the metal there. A motion to approve the 

report was made by Connot, seconded 

by Drayer. 

Erikson gave the water report for the 

month. He discussed the sewer by 

DM&G and the Sportsman’s Club. He 

also let the council know that in mowing 

around the lagoon the gear box on the 

mower went out and a new one was 

ordered so to be able to repair over the 

winter. He also stated he was working 

on the SEMS emergency plan as was 

requested with the lagoon inspection. A 

motion to approve the report was made 

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by Esmay, seconded by Drayer. 

Barnes gave the Finance report at this 

time. She presented the employee written 

report and stated will give an updated 

financial at year end with the budget. 

She stated an end of year meeting needed 

to be set and it was decided to be 

held on December 26, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. 

She also stated she had lined up the City 

Christmas supper for December 19 at 

6:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Bar and Lounge. 

She informed council of a meeting with 

the Central SD Enhancement District 

being held on December 12 in conjunction 

with the Governors Office of Economic 

Development regarding issues for 

economic development in our area. 

She also stated she had ordered a new 

computer and hoped it would be installed 

this coming month. A motion to approve 

the report was made by Esmay, seconded 

by Connot. 

The following liquor licenses were up for 

renewal at this time: Buffalo Bar/Kerns 

Inc – on/off sale liquor; Murdo Family 

Foods – off sale liquor; Anchor Inn – on 

sale liquor; Star Rest.– wine; GTO/Doris 

Convey – wine; The Rusty Spur – on 

sale liquor. All applications were in order 

and signed except for the Anchor Inn. 

Barnes stated she had sent letters out 

earlier in November and that any license 

unsigned would not be approved. A 

motion was made by Connot, seconded 

by Esmay to approve all licenses except 

the Anchor Inn at this time and a letter 

was to be sent to them requesting they 

attend the year end meeting on December 

26 to discuss this. 

OLD BUSINESS: Second reading was 

given to Ordinance 2012-5 regarding 

Parking Orientation to Markings and 

approval was made on a motion by 

Esmay, seconded by Drayer. 

ORDINANCE 2012-5 

An Ordinance Adding Sections 

71.12 and 71.13 to Title 7, 

Parking Ordinances 

BE IT ORDAINED THAT THE FOL- 

LOWING SECTIONS BE ADDED: 

71.12 Parking Orientation - Streets 

Motor vehicles on City streets shall be 

parked parallel to the right curb, with the 

right wheels within two (2) feet of the 

curb, unless the curb is marked with 

diagonal lines. 

If the curb is marked with diagonal lines, 

motor vehicles not exceeding twenty (20) 

feet in length overall shall park diagonally 

between two consecutive lines. Vehicles 

in excess of twenty (20) feet in 

length overall may not be parked in such 

areas. 

71.13 Parking Time Limits 

No person shall park a motor vehicle or 

trailer upon a public street for a continuous 

period of more than forty-eight (48) 

hours, except as specified in N-4-5, N-4- 

7, and N-4-8.1. If a shorter maximum 

time period is specified by signs placed 

by the City, that maximum time period 

shall apply to the area. 

First reading: November 6, 2012 

Second reading: December 3, 2012 

Approval: December 3, 2012 

Now when Jesus was born in 

Bethlehem of Judaea in the 

days of Herod the king, behold, 

there came wise men from the 

east to Jerusalem, Saying, 

Where is he that is born King of 

the Jews? for we have seen his 

star in the east, and are come 

to worship him. Matthew 2:1-2 

(KJV) 

Pioneer Auto 

Museum/Hallmark 

Council at this time discussed the sample 

ordinances on the trailer house 

requirements. Barnes will forward these 

samples to the City attorney and visit 

with him on this before an ordinance is 

written. 

More auditorium lighting in areas was 

discussed and Esmay said he would 

price them by area such as bathrooms, 

balcony, entry etc., and give the options 

of doing portions. 

Council asked Barnes to contact attorney 

Harmon regarding the wrecked vehicles 

and trucks parked on a lot in town. 

They have been asked repeatedly to 

remove them and they have not. 

Barnes will report back to council as 

what attorney Harmon suggests. 

Barnes discussed with council the 

upcoming court date set on the complaint 

against Tom and Judy Ingalls with 

the demolition of their building on Main 

Street. The court date is December 11 

and Attorney Harmon stated he would 

like Barnes and the Sheriff there and any 

one else that would like to could come. 

Attorney Harmon stated he would like 

the council to authorize him to proceed 

with the case and a motion was made by 

Connot, seconded by Esmay to authorize 

Attorney Harmon to proceed with the 

complaint against the Ingalls regarding 

their nuisance building located on Main 

Street. 

Barnes updated council on the Park 

Grant. The state had requested that the 

City proceed with an Archeological Survey 

of the area as it may take awhile to 

get this done. They gave references for 

companies that do this and stated it 

would be about $1,000. Barnes contacted 

one company in Rapid City SD that 

gave an quote of $900 and said they 

could proceed immediately and Barnes 

said she had they do this and it was 

done. This survey is required when Federal 

Grant monies are being used. 

Barnes stated she has been visiting with 

the Register of Deeds/County Assessor 

concerning some re-assessment or 

review of city lots and stated some errors 

have been found where platted streets 

and alley’s had been closed in the past 

and never deeded over to the people 

they were closed for. Barnes will do 

more research on this and visit with the 

attorney also. 

At this time, a motion was made by Jost, 

seconded by Esmay for council to enter 

into executive session for personnel matters 

according to SDCL 1-25-2 at 9:31 

p.m. Mayor Geisler declared council out 

of executive session at 10:00 p.m. and 

council adjourned at this time. 

Krysti Barnes, 

City Finance Officer 



The Magic of Christmas 

May you discover it in everything you do. 

Art’s Ditching 

Christmas 

blessings 

by Rep. Kristi Noem 

It’s hard to believe Christmas is 

already around the corner. While 

kids are more concerned with laying 

out cookies for Santa and carrots for 

the reindeer, parents are busy trying 

to get that last-minute gift for a 

friend or relative. So as stores fill 

with last-minute shoppers and 

Christmas tree farms begin to seem 

picked over, it’s also a good time to 

remember the spirit of the holiday 

season. 

Every Christmas morning, I ring 

a bell to signal the start of our 

Christmas morning celebration. 

Even if Kassidy, Kennedy and Booker 

are awake before the bell rings, 

they have to wait in anticipation 

until they hear the bell. It’s traditions 

like this that make the holidays 

so special to me. 

Bells, whether attached to a 

sleigh or an ornament, are a universal 

sound of the holidays. Across 

South Dakota, the Salvation Army 

has bell-ringers outside shopping 

and grocery stores to raise money for 

their Red Kettle Campaign. This 

year, money raised goes directly to 

those impacted by the destruction of 

Hurricane Sandy, and I was glad to 

help raise money by ringing the bell 

in Brookings recently. I am so 

thankful that I have a home to 

return to, but many will be without 

this holiday season. I hope we all 

take the time to remember and offer 

a helping hand to those who may 

need a pick-me-up. 

I’m so blessed to have the opportunity 

to celebrate the birth of our 

Lord and Savior with my family, but 

there are many South Dakotans who 

are apart from their family and 

friends this holiday season. I think 

of our brave men and women currently 

serving in our armed forces 

who spend every day on the job. 

Recently, I had the opportunity to 

write cards to our troops overseas 

and to thank them for their tireless 

commitment to defend the values 

our country holds so dear. I would 

encourage South Dakotans to take 

the time to do something this holiday 

season to share love with our 

courageous service men and women 

abroad. 

From our family to yours, we wish 

you a very, merry (and hopefully 

white) Christmas and hope you have 

the opportunity to create lasting 

memories with friends and family. 

Tidings... 

of joy of joy 

God bless 

you and 

your 

family this 

holiday 

season. 

The staff of 

Isburg Funeral Chapel 

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Lookin’ Around 

• Syd Iwan • 

Elementary Christmas concert… Top: Rose Comp, with 

help from Jake Dowling on the drum, accompanies the fifth and 

sixth grades as they sing during the elementary Christmas concert 

held Monday, December 17. 

Bottom: The elementary band plays their versions of Christmas 

carols during the concert. 

Photos by Lonna Jackson 

We don’t have many shepherds 

around here that are guarding 

their flocks by night as described 

in the Christmas story. We do 

have quite a few cowboys and 

ranchers that tend their herds 

although not so much at night. 

Cattle are a lot bigger than sheep 

and need less protection. Both 

shepherds and cowboys are in a 

similar line of work, though, in 

looking after livestock, and Jesus 

came to earth for people like us. 

He had a fondness for ordinary 

folks that had no great claim to 

fame and just went about their 

business. 

He also tended to surround himself 

with fishermen. Peter, 

James, and John were all men of 

the sea. And, although these men 

were not particularly learned, 

being with Jesus made them into 

forces to be reckoned with. They 

basically turned the world upside 

down so that it would never again 

be the same. 

During his time on earth, our 

Lord was even kind to tax collec- 

tors and showed them they were 

acceptable to God and could 

please him by being fair and honest. 

There weren’t, in fact, many 

people that Jesus didn’t reach out 

to and have compassion for. He 

had some trouble with the proud, 

greedy, and power-hungry, but he 

was willing to give even those a 

chance to get close to him. 

When you consider all these different 

types of people that Jesus 

came to help, we can see that his 

only motivation for coming to 

earth had to be love for us. It 

wasn’t because we were important 

and deserved his help. Why else 

would someone leave the glory of 

heaven to be born in a lowly stable 

in Bethlehem where he was no 

doubt surrounded by animals and 

there caretakers. And if that wasn’t 

bad enough, considering who 

he really was, he also came knowing 

he would have to die a terrible 

death to buy salvation for those he 

loved. Not many of us would be 

eager to leave a great and beautiful 

place only to humble ourselves 

and later die for others. Jesus did 

just that, however, and is therefore 

worthy of our thanks, love, 

respect and worship. 

The apostle Peter is one of my 

favorite people. He was rather a 

wild, impetuous fisherman who 

tended to act first and think later. 

This got him into trouble fairly 

often. He had a good heart, 

though, and stayed right next to 

the Lord, kept trying, and became 

a pillar of the early church. It just 

goes to show what being with 

Jesus can do for a person. 

When you consider this world 

and all the terrible things that go 

on—murder, strife, dissention, 

pride—being changed by God 

looks very attractive. We would 

rather be the kind policeman who 

provides shoes for a street person 

in New York than the evil man 

who forces his way into a school 

and kills children and other innocent 

folks. There are forces of 

good and evil, and we are much 

more likely to be classed with the 

good than the evil if we stay in 

touch with God. 

Hard hearts just don’t cut it, as 

you might expect. Judas was one 

of the disciples, but he never softened 

his heart. He stayed greedy 

and self absorbed right to the end, 

and even betrayed the Lord with a 

kiss. He got thirty pieces of silver 

for his betrayal. It wasn’t worth it 

as he suddenly realized afterward, 

so he killed himself in 

remorse. What a sad account. 

We, of course, have the option of 

being tenderhearted towards God 

instead of self-serving, and it is by 

far the best option. May we this 

Christmas be touched by the 

familiar story of Bethlehem, the 

shepherds, the star, the wise men 

and all of that. May it open our 

hearts to the Lord so his goodness 

can flow into us and then back out 

to others. If you consider what 

Christ did for us, it’s the least we 

can do. We can become positive 

forces for good, thanks to our 

Lord’s example. Merry Christmas. 

J C FSA News 

• David Klingberg • 

May it forever fill your 

home with love and light! 

Baker Trucking 

For a 

comfortable 

holiday 

season for 

one and all. 

Thanks for 

your 

business and 

please come 

again soon. 

FARM INCOME EXPECTED 

TO DECLINE BUT 

REMAIN SECOND 

HIGHEST IN HISTORY 

U.S. farm income is expected to 

decline by nearly $4 billion from 

its all-time high in 2011, yet that 

number is still the second highest 

on record since the 1970’s, according 

to Agriculture Secretary Tom 

Vilsack. “Today’s forecast is heartening. 

It confirms that American 

farmers and ranchers remained 

impressively resilient in 2012, 

even with tough odds due to one of 

the worst droughts in more than a 

generation,” said Vilsack in 

response to the USDA 2012 Farm 

Income Forecast released today. 

“Thanks to its ability to remain 

competitive through thick and 

thin, U.S. agriculture is stronger 

today than at any time in our 

nation’s history, supporting and 

creating good-paying American 

jobs for millions.” 

MILK PRODUCTION 

REMAINS STEADY DESPITE 

DROUGHT, LOSS OF COWS 

Dairymen may have lost several 

cows due to drought, high feed 

prices, and heat, but milk production 

has remained steady, according 

to USDA’s latest dairy report. 

’Tis the season 

Released last week, the report 

showed milk production in the 23 

major states averaged 1,791 

pounds in October, just one pound 

above October 2011 figures. The 

number of milk cows on farms was 

8.47 million, which is 10,000 head 

less than last October. 

FSA CHANGES WAY 

PRODUCERS RECEIVE 

IRS FORMS 

Beginning this year, producers 

whose total reportable payments 

from the Farm Service Agency are 

less than $600 will not receive IRS 

Form 1099-G. Previously, the 

forms were issued to show all program 

payments received from 

FSA, regardless of the amount. 

Producers who receive payments 

from more than one county will 

receive one 1099-G form if the 

total of all payments from all 

counties is $600 or more. The 

same changes apply to producers 

who normally receive IRS Form 

1099-MISC. 

MARKETING ASSISTANCE 

LOANS – LAST DAY IN 

2012 FOR TAX PURPOSES 

IS DECEMBER 26 

December 26 is the last day we 

can make a marketing loan on 

your grain and guarantee that it 

will be on your 2012 taxes. Marketing 

assistance loans provide 

producers interim financing at 

harvest time to meet cash flow 

needs without having to sell their 

commodities when market prices 

are typically at harvest-time lows. 

This allows producers to store production 

at harvest and facilitates 

more orderly marketing of commodities 

throughout the year. 

Details about the Price Support 

programs are as follows: 

Loan rates in Jones County: 

Winter Wheat - $2.88; Spring 

Wheat - $2.76; Barley - $1.80; 

Corn - $1.82; Grain Sorghum - 

$3.15; Oats - $1.31; Sunflower - 

$10.31. 

Loan Maturity: 

All loans will mature at the end 

of the ninth month following the 

month the loan is disbursed. The 

interest rate will be at the rate 

announced for the month the loan 

is disbursed subject to a January 

1 adjustment. The current 

December interest rate is 1.125 

percent. The County Committee 

has requested (if possible) that all 

bins be leveled for quality assurance 

and ease of measurement. 

They have also decided that we 

will loan on the peak if the bins 

are peaked. 

DATES TO REMEMBER/ 

DEADLINES: 

December 25: Office closed for 

Christmas Day 

January 1: Office closed for New 

Year’s Day 

Feel free to call the office if you 

ever have questions on any of our 

programs 605-669-2404 Ext. 2. 

GTO CAFE 

To wish all of our friends the magic that is Christmas. 

Hauptman Harvesting 

Solo… Kade Brost, sixth grade, sang a solo to start the sixth 

grade’s rendition of Rudolph the Red Rosed Reindeer at the elementary 

Christmas concert. 

Photo by Lonna Jackson 

Season’s 

Greetings 

All tuned 

up… 

Many thanks for your patronage and best 

wishes for a noteworthy year ahead. 

First 

National 

Bank 

Member FDIC 

For the best 

Christmas ever! 

May the magic 

never end! 

Venard, Inc.

DOES FISH OIL REALLY 

WORK? 

The field of medicine is loaded 

with drugs that just made perfect 

sense and yet when tested really 

didn’t work at all. Vitamin E is one 

of the most recent and famous 

ideas. It was advertised as an 

antioxidant that would prevent 

aging and prevent a whole host of 

other medical complications. 

Indeed, it is nature’s antioxidant. 

However when taken in pharmacologic 

doses, it had no impact at 

all on the health of those taking it. 

Coenzyme Q-10 is another example 

of a similar failure. It was 

advertised as a medication that 

would strengthen the heart and 

improve heart failure. All of the 

tests done thus far have shown no 

benefit for this over-the-counter 

product. 

Now comes the question of fish 

oil and omega-3 fatty acids. In the 

1970’s it was observed that the 

Inuit Eskimos on the north shore 

of Alaska had serum cholesterols 

as high as 2000 milligrams percent! 

For those of you struggling 

with your own cholesterols, you 

are aware that a value above 200 

milligram percent is considered 

unsafe and yet the Inuit Eskimos 

rarely if ever get heart attacks or 

strokes. When investigated further, 

it turned out that their basic 

foods were the fat from whales and 

seals. This fat is very rich in two 

different omega-3 fatty acids 

called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 

and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). 

Further studies were done epidemiologically 

to determine if people 

who ate more fish had fewer 

heart attacks than those that did 

not. Indeed, there was a statistically 

significant decrease in the 

rate of heart attack or stroke in 

people that ate more salt water 

fish. It just made perfect sense to 

believe that EPA and DHA were 

the agents preventing the heart 

attacks and strokes in the Eskimos 

and in people who ate more 

fish. And so began the fish oil 

industry. Now omega-3 fatty acids 

are promoted all over the medical 

and the lay literature as being the 

answer to heart attack prevention. 

Two large studies seemed to support 

the idea. However, these two 

large studies were not what is 

called a “randomized double blind 

placebo controlled” study which is 

the gold standard of proof that a 

medication works. 

In the past 20 years, there have 

been multiple studies done asking 

two questions. These questions 

were: 

1. Are supplemental fish oil or 

omega-3 fatty acids beneficial for 

the group of people who have 

already had a heart attack or a 

stroke? Will they prevent further 

cardiac or stroke events? 

2. Are fish oil, flax seed, or 

omega-3 fatty acids effective in 

preventing stroke or heart attack 

in the general population who 

have never had a heart attack but 

may have one some day in the 

future? 

The very sad answer to both of 

these questions is that when 

omega-3 fatty acids from either 

flax seed or fish or from fish oil 

pills or from purified EPA/DHA 

tablets are used, there is no 

demonstrated decrease in the rate 

of heart attack or stroke in the 

treated population or in that part 

of the population that has already 

had a heart attack or stroke (Medical 

Letter, 54, page 83, Oct 15, 

2012). 

The above opinion is based on 

no fewer than 6 different articles 

in multiple different medical journals 

in the past 3 months that 

have investigated the benefit of 

The Clinical View 

• Dr. P.E. Hoffsten • 

fish oil or omega-3 fatty acid supplementation. 

One of the articles 

published is a “meta-analysis.” 

A”meta-analysis” is a compilation 

of all the information available in 

the medical literature over the 

past many years to see if there is a 

demonstrated effect in combining 

all of the information. That article 

found no value in omega-3 fatty 

acid supplementation. 

The omega-3 fatty acid hypothesis 

is that supplementation will 

prevent a host of medical problems 

including macular degeneration, 

Alzheimer’s disease, heart attacks 

and stroke and aging. In defense of 

the hypothesis, all of the articles 

cited above do not demonstrate 

that omega-3 fatty acids have no 

benefit. Instead, they simply do 

not prove that the omega-3 fatty 

acids do have a benefit. Note the 

difference between “not proving a 

benefit” and yet “not proving no 

benefit.” Just because a study did 

not prove a benefit is not proof 

there is no benefit. Editorial critics 

of the above mentioned articles 

remark that the statistical power 

of the articles available thus far is 

too weak to demonstrate a beneficial 

effect. They make the point 

that higher doses of EPA/DHA 

given for a longer period of time 

may be demonstrated to decrease 

heart attack and stroke rates. 

Such studies are in process at this 

time. 

So what is the person to do in 

the mean time? It is safe to say 

that flax seed and flax seed oil 

have only five percent of the potential 

that fish oil has. It would not 

appear that flax seed or its oil are 

going to be useful as-long term 

dietary supplements to prevent 

O holy night 

May all be calm and 

bright and everyone 

blessed on this 

special night. 



heart attack or stroke. 

Secondly, the studies thus far 

available do support the conclusion 

that two grams of fish oil per 

day or less is of consequence. In 

order to have any beneficial effect 

from the fish oil, it is obvious that 

it is going to take at least four 

grams a day. There are some medical 

authorities that feel a beneficial 

effect will not be seen short of 

two grams a day of combined 

EPA/DHA. As mentioned from all 

of the studies, that conclusion is 

not proven but is an “expert 

hypothesis.” 

Along the same line, I continue 

to struggle with why the statin 

family of drugs is rejected by so 

many individuals. That family of 

drugs has very clear evidence that 

they do prevent heart attacks and 

strokes and the side effect profile 

is very small. Using a dose adequate 

to get the total cholesterol 

below 200 milligrams percent and 

the LDL below 70 milligrams percent 

has compelling evidenced 

based medicine that statin drugs 

decrease heart attacks and strokes 

significantly. There is no scientific 

information at this time that supports 

the use of fish oil, krill oil, 

Mega Red, EPA/DHA, Vitamin E, 

Co-Q 10, flax seed, flax seed oil or 

any omega-3 fatty acids that prevent 

heart attack or stroke. The 

use of EPA/DHA in a dose of two 

grams per day for at least 10 years 

is still open to question as to 

whether or not it will have any 

beneficial life-saving effect. But 

the dabbling dose of one to two 

grams of fish oil a day or using flax 

seed has thus far no demonstrable 

benefit in altering any health 

perimeter. 

Season of giving… The mitten tree that has been on display 

in Hair, Inc. has once again done its job, and will make a difference 

in the live’s of local children this holiday season. Each 

year, a mitten is placed on the tree, which represents a child in 

need. Any member of the community may take a mitten and 

replace it with a wrapped Christmas gift. This year, each gift 

request was fulfilled, and the gifts will be delivered in time for 

Christmas. 

Photo by Lonna Jackson 

Will You Be Part of the 

Solution, or Part of the 

Problem? 

Farmers and ranchers are producing 

more food, fiber and fuel 

than ever before. The dramatic 

increase in agricultural productivity, 

particularly in the past 100 

years, has occurred due to a combination 

of ingenuity, university 

research, Extension education, 

and technology. 

Much of this technology is in the 

form of chemical pesticides to control 

weeds, insects and diseases. 

These products have been a relief 

for producers as they provided an 

effective way to protect their crops 

and livestock, but they didn’t come 

without drawbacks. 

Of course they come at a price, 

but if chosen, applied and managed 

wisely, return more than the 

cost to use them in increased production. 

Pesticides vary in their 

level of toxicity, but if used with 

care, and while wearing the proper 

personal protective equipment, 

can be relatively safe. There are 

also potential environmental and 

residue concerns, but by following 

label recommendations, and used 

with training and discretion, these 

risks can also be minimized. 

An emerging problem has been 

resistance of the pests to the pesticides 

farmers and ranchers have 

come to depend on to control them. 

Herbicide, insecticide and fungicide 

resistance have all been documented 

for individual species and 

products as early as the 1940’s. 

The incidence of documented 

resistance has become more common 

in recent years, which is no 

surprise due to the large number 

of products that have become 

available, and to a dramatic 

increase in the use of them. 

Resistance starts small and can 

go unseen for a period of time as 

mutations in weed, insect and/or 

disease populations enable individual 

or a small percentage of 

plants, insects or fungal organisms 

to survive an application of the 

chemical. Resistance can accelerate 

quickly however, as the susceptible 

individuals are controlled 

and the resistant population survives, 

becomes dominant and multiplies. 

Using higher rates and/or 

products with the same mode of 

action can speed up the process. 

Message from 

the S.D. 

Highway Patrol 

I’m Inspector Darid Cooper with 

the South Dakota Highway Patrol 

Motor Carrier Services. It’s my job 

to help keep you safe. And it’s a 

whole lot easier to do my job if you 

help me out. I’m not asking for 

much. I’m asking you to buckle up. 

Every trip. Every time. I’m also 

asking you to make sure the rest of 

your family is buckled up every 

trip. Every time. It will make my 

job easier and help you and your 

family stay safe. Thanks and safe 

travels. 

Our Holiday 

Prescription 

A fun, festive season for 

one and all. We appreciate 

your business and wish you 

a happy, healthy holiday 

Extension News 

• Bob Fanning (605) 842-1267 • 

Certain practices are known to 

increase the incidence of resistance 

to pesticides, and fortunately, 

there are recommendations to 

avoid it. 

Monitor pests--Use researchbased 

sampling procedures to 

determine if pesticides are necessary 

(based on action/economic 

thresholds) and the best application 

timing (when pests are most 

susceptible). Consult your Extension 

Field Specialist or crop advisor 

about economic thresholds for 

the pest in question. After treatment, 

continue monitoring to 

assess pest populations and their 

control. 

Employ appropriate control 

measures--Effective IPM-based 

programs will include pesticides, 

cultural practices, biological control, 

mechanical control and sanitation. 

A healthy plant or crop is 

often less susceptible to pests. 

Select and use pesticides wisely 

and according to label directions. 

festive 

Be bring 

And joy to everyone you 

You can decide whether you are 

part of the solution, or part of the 

problem. For more information, 

contact your Regional Extension 

Center. 

Calendar 

1/04/2013 – Private Applicator 

Certification meeting (PAT), 1:00 

pm MST, Sr. Citizens Ctr, Philip, 

SD 

1/9/2013 – Ag CEO, 5:30 pm, 

Winner Regional Extension Center, 

Winner, SD 

1/11/2013 – PAT, 1:00 pm MST, 

Library Learning Center, Martin, 

SD 

1/14/2013 – PAT, 1:30 pm 

CST/12:30 pm MST, Pierre, Winner, 

Lemmon & Rapid City 

Regional Extension Centers 

1/15/2013 – PAT, 1:00 pm CST, 

Fire Hall, Presho, SD 

1/16/2013 – Ranchers Workshop, 

SDSU Regional Extension 

Center, Winner, SD 

days are blessed with good food and your good Hope friends. 

Corky’s Auto Supply 

know. 

SAFE TRAVELS 

And 

a happy, 

healthy 

holiday season 

to one 

and all. 

All Pro Towing 

O, come all ye faithful... 

And rejoice in the 

glory of God this 

season. Holiday 

blessings to you 

and yours. 

Dr. James Szana 

First Fidelity Bank 

MEMBER FDIC 

Ranchland 

Drug 

Greetings To All 

May you revel in the simple 

pleasures of life and enjoy the 

season in all of its splendor.



Kindergarten letters to Santa Claus 

Dear Santa Claus: 

Hi, my name is Bria. I live in 

Murdo, SD with my mom, dad and my 

little sister Bentley. I really like Christmas, 

it is one of my favorite holidays. 

For Christmas I really, really, really 

want a dog. With a dog I would like a 

Crayola 200-Piece Masterworks Art 

Case, because I love to draw! I would 

also like a Xia-Xia Copacabana Playset 

because I like fish. The last thing I 

want for Christmas is a Nerf N-Strike 

Maverick Rev-6 Sonic Blaster because 

my Uncle Chris has one like this, and I 

thought it was cool! This is what I 

would like for Christmas. 

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas 

and get all your presents delivered! 

Love, Bria Klingberg and 

Ali Kell (8th Grade Partner) 


Hello, my name is Kato. I am a 

Kindergartener this year. I go to the 

Jones County Elementary School. Is it 

really cold in the North Pole? It is cold 

where I live. 

What I would like for Christmas is a 

Bat toy. With a Bat toy I would like 

some Lego guys with swords because I 

really like to play with Lego guys. I 

think Lego guys with swords would be 

even cooler than the ones I have already. 

A toy spider and sharks that move with 

a remote controller would be very fun to 

play with also. This is what I want for 

Christmas. 

I will leave you a plate of cookies and 

milk when you come to my house. Stay 

warm! 

Love, Kato Charging Hawk and 

Ali Kell (8th Grade Partner) 


Hi Santa my name is Slyder; I 

live in White River, SD. I love 

Christmas. I love putting up the 

Christmas tree with my family and 

putting up the lights. I like to play in 

the snow too. Can you give us more 

snow please? 

I made a list of couple of things I 

want for Christmas from you. Here is 

a couple: a Christmas tree, Christmas 

lights, a chalk board, and play-doh. 

Those are just a couple of things I 

want for Christmas, but what I really 

want is to spend Christmas with my 

family. 

I hope you have a good Christmas 

Santa, because I will. I’ll leave milk 

and cookies for you. 

Love, Slyder Benedict and Dalton 

Kinsley (8th grade partner) 


Hi my name is Gunnar, and I 

live in Murdo SD. I live with my 

mom, dad and two brothers. I was 

wondering how you deliver all your 

presents in one night? Also are we 

going to get any snow this year? I 

love the snow! 

Here are a few things I want for 

Christmas: a remote control monster 

truck, Legos, nerf guns, and a remote 

control mega crane. Those are just a 

few things on my list, but I don’t need 

them all. 

I will leave milk and cookies for 

you. Have a good Christmas, Santa. I 

believe that you can deliver all the 

presents to all the good boys and girls. 

Merry Christmas, Gunnar 

Whitney and Dalton Kinsley (8th 

grade partner) 


My name is Ella. I am in kindergarten. 

I live in Murdo. How are 

your reindeer? I hope you come to 

my house this Christmas. 

I would like a dog, horse, and a cat 

for Christmas. I would also like a 

bike, new shoes, and dolls for Christmas. 

It would be very nice if you 

gave me some snow too, so I can go 

sledding. Oh, and maybe a new sled 

to go sledding with. 

I will leave you cookies and milk. I 

might also leave some hay for your 

reindeer. I hope Mrs. Claus is helping 

you out this Christmas. Have a 

safe trip! 

Love, Ella Dowling and Troi 

Valburg (8th grade partner) 


I am Lily and I have been a very good 

girl this year. How cold is it in the 

North Pole? I hope it is cold up there 

and the elves are working hard! 

This Christmas I would like to get a 

doll with clothes to dress it up in. I would 

also like to have a Barbie with clothes to 

change it all the time. I love playing with 

Barbie’s and dolls. I need and want some 

new shoes and some new boots. I love animals 

and would love to get a dog, cat, or 

horse! I like playing with my dog that I 

have right now and would love to have 

another one to play with! I would also 

love to have a cat or a horse. 

Have a nice Christmas! I hope the 

elves are working hard and making presents. 

I can’t wait for Christmas to come 

around! 

Love, Lily Larvie and Haley Booth 

(8th Grade Partner) 


My name is Alethea Kustar and I 

love Christmas! I live in Okaton, South 

Dakota and I have been a very good 

girl this year. How cold does it get up 

there? I loved the presents you got me 

last year! Do your elves make your 

toys? 

I really would like the Portable Light 

Box, so I can draw all day. Your reindeer 

are cute and funny. Is there a 

bunch of snow up North? I know it gets 

dark up there, so I would like the Twilight 

Turtle. I also thought Flower 

Fairies would be nice. 

My brother and sister will be leaving 

milk. Our foreign exchange student and 

I will be leaving you M&M cookies. 

Hope you have a safe, fast trip to Okaton! 

Love, Alethea Kustar and Hannah 

Hight(8th Grade Partner) 


I have been a very good little boy this 

year! I live south of Murdo, South Dakota 

and have a big brother Jett. My parents 

are Brett and Lori Nix. I hope I have been 

good enough to get many presents this year. 

I would like to get an electric scooter this 

year. I like riding scooters and think it 

would be fun to ride around. I love playing 

Mario games on my Leap Frog. My brother 

and I both have a Leap Frog. We both 

like playing Mario and would love to have 

the game. I have always wanted a train 

track to play with. If you have one handy 

or if your elves are willing to make one I 

would love one. Hot Wheels cars are very 

fun to play with and race and I would love 

some to play and race with my brother. I 

would love to have some orange headphones 

for my Leap Frog! 

I will leave some cookies and milk for 

you and carrots for the reindeer. 

Love, Jace Nix and Haley Booth (8th 

Grade Partner) 

Dear Santa: 

My name is Keyan and I’m a 

kindergartener at Murdo Elementary. 

I want to ask you, how cold is 

it in the North Pole? 

I can’t wait until Christmas 

because I have been good. I want a 

tool set so I can build my own shop 

and work on cars like my Grandpa. 

What I want is a screw driver, drill, 

hammer, drill bits, and flash light. I 

also want toys. I want a dart gun 

bow so I can shoot it around the 

house. 

I can’t wait until Christmas so I 

can wait up and see you in my 

house. 

Love, Keyan Falcon and Austin 

Venard (8th Grade partner)




My name is Gavin Moran. I live 

in Murdo, South Dakota, with my 

mom and sister. Do you have snow 

up there? We don’t have any down 

here yet. How many reindeer do you 

have? What do your reindeers eat? 

This year for Christmas I would 

like 2 Furbies, mini cars, a sheep 

pillow pet, a walkie talkie set, and 

a couple different movies. 

I will leave milk and cookies for 

you Santa, and carrots for the many 

reindeer. 

Love, Gavin Moran and Madison 

Gyles (8th Grade Partner) 


How are you this year? Has the 

weather been nice at the North Pole? 

Has there been a lot of snow? There 

hasn’t been hardly any here yet. 

For Christmas this year, I would 

like an X-box, Star Wars the Clone 

Wars video game, and a toy tank. I 

would also really like to get a four 

wheeler to ride on and a trampoline 

for me and my siblings. 

I really hope you have a safe trip, 

I’ll be sure to leave plenty of milk 

and cookies for you, and some snacks 

for your reindeer. 

Love, Kolten Hatheway and Jake 

Lolley (8th Grade Partner) 


My name is Emmy Newsam. I 

am from Murdo, South Dakota. I 

believe I have been a very good girl 

this year. 

I would like a few things for 

Christmas this year. I would like a 

tweety bird shirt, a mini kitchen set, 

a parrot pillow pet, a Furby, and a 

scooter. This is a few of the many 

things I want. 

I don’t have a chimney so I will 

leave the door open. I will leave milk 

for Santa and pickles for the reindeer. 

I hope the reindeer like pickles! 

Love, Emmy Newsam and 

Madison Gyles (8th Grade partner) 

Dear Santa: 

Hi, my name is Taya Iversen. I 

have been a very good girl this year. 

Is it cold in the North Pole? How 

many reindeer do you have? What 

are their names? 

What I want for Christmas is a 

big doll house, and a Mini Mouse 

stuffed character. 

I will leave milk and chocolate 

chip cookies for you and carrots for 

your reindeer. Have a Merry 

Christmas!! 

Love, Taya Iversen and Jami 

Addison(8th grade partner) 


Hi, my name is Zakk Michalek. I 

would like to know what you do in 

your spare time. 

What I would like for Christmas is a 

Nintendo DS with the game Mario 

Brothers 2. I would also like a Wii 

with Batman 2. The last three 

things I would like are air hockey, 

pool, and a train track. 

I will leave you milk and cookies for 

when you come. 

Love, Zakk Michalek and Zach 

Hespe (8th Grade partner) 

Dear Santa: 

My name is Corben Reutter and I 

have been very good this year. How 

are you this year? How is Mrs. 

Claus? Is it very cold there? 

For Christmas I would like a 

remote controlled race-car, a yellow 

one with black flames! I would also like 

a Nintendo DS and games, a new basketball 

and hoop, and a dart gun! I 

also want a toy tank, and a Lego 

excavator. 

I hope you have a safe trip this 

year, be careful on all the rooftops. 

Love, Corben Reutter and Jake 

Lolley(8th Grade partner) 


My name is Briana. I’m a kindergartener, 

and I live in White River, 

South Dakota. I hope you have a 

good Christmas 

What’s it like in the North Pole? I 

hope you and your reindeer are 

doing well. Is there snow up there? 

What I want for Christmas is a dog, 

a pony, and a cat. I hope your reindeer 

are doing well. 

I will leave you carrots and milk. I 

hope you come to my house. 

Love, Briana White Buffalo and 

Bailey Klemann (8th Grade partner) 


My name is Lyle Boni and I 

have been a good kid all year. I 

want to know how cold it is in the 

North Pole? 

Also, for Christmas I want an 

Xbox 360, and a car race track, I’ve 

been wanting an Xbox 360 all year 

and I really want one for Christmas. 

And a racetrack would be really fun 

to play with. 

I hope I’ve been a good boy all this 

year. 

Love, Lyle Boni and Reed Venard 

(8th grade partner) 


My name is Rilyn Freeman and 

I live in Murdo, South Dakota. I 

have always wondered where your 

reindeer sleep, when they are not flying 

around the world. 

I have been a good little lady this 

year and I would love to be rewarded 

with a pink Leap Frog so I can play 

games, a Tinkerbelle sleeping bag so I 

may stay warm all night long, and a 

pink horse to play with all day. 

I will be leaving you milk and 

cookies! 

Love, Rilyn Freeman and Hannah 

Hight (8th Grade Partner) 


Hi Santa, have you been good like I have 

been? I hope you get my letter so you can 

write me back right when you get this. 

Has the North Pole been cold like it has 

been here in Draper, SD? The snow is really 

pretty; is it really pretty up there? I want a 

go-cart for Christmas, some ranch dressing, 

and a new shirt. I really hope you get these 

for me because I have been very good and I 

really love all of them; especially the ranch 

dressing. I love ranch dressing on everything, 

even on my peaches. I hope you write me back 

soon. 

I will leave broccoli out for the reindeer; 

Oreos and milk for you Santa. I hope you eat 

all of them because the Oreos I have are delicious! 

Love, Blake Schmidt and Molly Nies (8th 

grade partner) 


Hey Santa how have you been? I have 

been waiting for this day. Christmas is my 

favorite holiday of the year. 

Is the North Pole really cold? Is it as 

snowy as it is here in Draper, SD? Do 

your reindeer get colds; like stuffy noses? 

Do you elves work all year? I want a 

Furby, stuffed animals, leapfrog, and a 

doll house. I hope you get my letter 

because I really want you to write back. I 

have been very good so I can get a very 

good present. Remember write back please. 

I will leave out cookies and milk for you. 

I will leave carrots for the reindeer. So, I 

hope you get my letter. 

Love, Timber Vevig and Molly Nies 

(8th Grade partner)



2012 Murdo Chamber Christmas lighting winners 

Winter Wonderland (Most Beautiful) 

Jim and Barb Hockenbary 

O’Holy Night (Religious) 

Margaret Anderson and Brett Anderson 

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (In A Child’s Eye) 

Jared and Bonnie Dowling 

Deck The Halls (Best Use Of Lights) 

Bill and Sherry Philips 

Spirit Of Christmas (Business) 

Best Western Graham’s 

Country Christmas 

Andy and Jill Rankin 

Jolly 

Holidays… 

And loads of fun to 

one and all this season! 

Pioneer Country Mart 

Life’s little joys 

Holly boughs and candlelight, carols lingering 

in the frosty night and hope all a-bright. May 

these bring you great delight! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Focus for ag future: soil biology as “new frontier” 

The inherent and dynamic qualities 

of soil were in the spotlight at 

the Soil Health Information Day 

held December 11, 2012, in 

Mitchell, S.D. The event attracted 

over 230 people to hear regional 

and national agriculture and natural 

resources speakers. 

Ruth Beck, SDSU Extension 

Agronomy Field Specialist, Pierre, 

says “One goal with the event was 

to help people learn ways to manage 

soil that improve the soil function. 

Although we can’t change the 

inherent qualities of the soil in our 

yards, fields and pastures, we can 

make management choices that 

affect the amount of organic matter, 

structure, depth, water and 

nutrient-holding capacity—the 

indicators of the health of a soil.” 

“While the physical and chemical 

properties of soil have long been a 

main factor for land use planning, 

we are now getting an understanding 

of the biology happening 

beneath our feet,” says Colette 

Kessler, Public Affairs Specialist 

with the USDA Natural Resources 

Conservation Service (NRCS), 

Pierre. “Thanks to technology 

advances in microscopes and other 

Snowmobile trail system 

introduces new interactive map 

Trail conditions and routes will 

be easier than ever for snowmobilers 

to view thanks to a new interactive 

trail map. 

In addition to trail conditions, 

the interactive map pinpoints 

businesses, restrooms and parking 

areas along the state snowmobile 

trail system. 

“By clicking on the trails, snowmobilers 

can view current trail 

conditions, and eventually pictures,” 

said state snowmobile trail 

coordinator, Tony Schmitt. “The 

best part is, the map can be downloaded 

to your smart phone.” 

The trail map works with the 

GPS technology in smart phones 

to show snowmobilers their location 

on the trail. 

Snowmobile Trails in the Black 

Hills are scheduled to open Saturday, 

December 15, but trail officials 

are waiting for snow. 

“The Black Hills has seen minimal 

snowfall so far,” said Black 

Hills Trail supervisor, Shannon 

Percy. “Grooming operations will 

be on hold until we see additional 

accumulations.” 

South Dakota Christmas traditions 

by Senator John Thune 

Christmas has always been a 

season of tradition. From picking 

out the Christmas tree, to baking 

for the neighbors, nearly every 

family has their own customs and 

traditions around the holidays. 

Some of these traditions are community-wide 

celebrations that 

capture the true spirit of the season. 

Throughout the state you will 

find small and large towns coming 

together to enjoy the company of 

others and reflecting on the year 

that has passed. 

For some, a trip to Pierre for a 

look at the Christmas trees that 

are decorated by businesses, nonprofit 

organizations, and government 

offices is an annual tradition. 

Others enjoy the nativities 

and Christmas pageants that local 

churches and community groups 

will host each year. Some enjoy the 

sounds of the season at school concerts 

and the South Dakota 

Acoustic Christmas in Sioux Falls, 

Yankton, Lead, and Rapid City. 

No matter the tradition, the season 

presents wonderful opportunities 

to enjoy the fellowship of 

friends and family. 

Perhaps no tradition is more 

important than celebrating the 

equipment, our ‘understanding’ of 

the science of soil, biology in particular, 

has grown more in the last 

three years than the last 30,” she 

explains. 

Two Alpena area farmers were 

enlisted to kick off the day demonstrating 

water infiltration with 

Ray Archuleta, Conservation 

Agronomist, from the NRCS East 

National Technical Center, 

Greensboro, N.C. “Look at this…it 

isn’t a problem of run-off; we have 

an infiltration problem,” said 

Archuleta as the audience 

watched him work through the soil 

experiment. “Ray the Soil Guy” got 

to the ‘root’ of everyone’s questions 

with his presentation “Healthy 

Soils Make Healthy Profits.” 

Archuleta is passionate about soil 

health and his passion is infectious. 

He specializes in soil biology/ecology 

and diversity approaches 

for agro-ecosystem sustainability. 

“Understanding the biology— 

the microbes—in the soil is the 

‘next step’ for farmers and ranchers,” 

says Archuleta. Every operation 

is unique. He outlined how to 

use above-ground management, 

such as crop rotations, cover crops, 

Trails in eastern South Dakota 

opened December 1, and while 

there was significant snow over 

the weekend, bare spots remain on 

the trails. 

“Even though several inches of 

snow fell in some areas in Eastern 

South Dakota, the high winds left 

many areas along the trail system 

without snow, and the majority of 

the eastern trails have not been 

groomed,” said Schmitt. 

The interactive trail map is 

available on the Game, Fish and 

Parks’ website (http://gfp.sd. 

gov/to-do/snowmobile/map.aspx) 

as well as on the SDGFP Outdoors 

mobile app for Android and Apple 

devices. 

Trail condition updates are also 

posted to Twitter accounts dedicated 

to both the Black Hills and 

the East River trails (www.twitter. 

com/SDsnowBHills and 

www.twitter.com/SDsnowEast). 

For more information about 

snowmobiling in South Dakota, 

visit www.gfp.sd.gov, or call 605- 

584-3896 for Black Hills trails 

information, or 605-773-3391 for 

East River trails. 

season of giving by remembering 

those who are less fortunate. I am 

always amazed by the generosity 

of South Dakotans, and I know 

that in difficult times those in 

need can count on others for support 

during the Christmas season. 

Not all South Dakotas have the 

means to make financial donations 

to those in need, but many South 

Dakotans will choose to donate 

their time and talents, offering a 

helpful hand to a neighbor in need, 

organizing food drives, and providing 

a warm meal and gifts to lessfortunate 

children. 

We also think about those families 

who have loved ones serving in 

the military around the globe who 

will be apart this Christmas. The 

strength of the family members 

who celebrate traditions while 

praying for the safety of loved ones 

in harm’s way reminds us all of 

how fortunate we are to be together 

this time of year. 

As you continue to celebrate 

your Christmas traditions this 

season, Kimberley and I would 

like to wish all of those travelling 

this season safe journeys and a 

very Merry Christmas. May God 

continue to bless South Dakota 

and our great nation. 

and reducing tillage as tools to 

manipulate the soil biology for a 

more sustainable system. 

“A healthy soil is not compacted. 

It has structure with macro 

pores that allow water to infiltrate 

down into the profile,” Archuleta 

explained earlier. “When I pick up 

a shovelful of soil, it should look 

like cottage cheese.” Jim Hoorman, 

Ohio State University, via 

webinar, outlined their university 

research findings and the economics 

of using mixes of cover crops to 

improve the problem of compacted 

soils. Mixtures are better for 

addressing compaction than using 

a single cover crop species. Hoorman 

explained that disturbances, 

like tillage, can destroy pore structure 

in a soil. Good pore structure 

is very important, allowing the soil 

to breathe and move water. 

“Healthy soil regulates water 

well,” explained Paul Jasa, Extension 

Engineer, University of 

Nebraska-Lincoln. Soil and 

residue management helps control 

where rain, snowmelt and irrigation 

water goes. “Field after field,” 

he says, “Residue drives the crop. 

Buffers are good, but a ‘band-aid;’ 

fix the soil in the field with residue 

and keep your water,” says Jasa. 

“Go out with a spade and see for 

yourself how your soil is handling 

water.” 

Internationally known Dr. 

Dwayne Beck, Manager, SDSU 

Dakota Lakes Research Farm 

near Pierre, encourages producers 

to mimic nature, “I’ve learned 

more from observing nature than 

trying to change it.” Crop residue 

helps improve the soils balance of 

nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. 

Beck’s presentation outlined 

‘Catch and Release Nutrients’ 

and working with natural 

cycles to maximize crop production. 

“Plant roots are ‘hot spots’ 

for biological activities like nutrient 

cycling and soil aggregate stability,” 

says Beck. Both living 

roots, and the dead or dying roots, 

improve water infiltration and 

break up compacted soils. An 

abundance of roots helps to stabilize 

biological activities below 

ground, making more nutrients 

and water available to plants. 

A common theme recommended 

throughout the day was for people 

to get out in their yards, fields and 

pastures with a shovel. “If we dig 

a little, we can learn a lot,” says 

Kessler, “We can better understand 

how healthy soil should look 

and smell, and how healthy soil 

should feel in our hands.” By the 

year 2050, Earth’s population is 

expected to reach nine billion. 

Keeping every inch of our soil 

healthy will be essential as farmers 

and ranchers work to produce 

as much food and fiber in the next 

40 years as they have in the last 

500. 

Pine beetle project “huge step forward” 

Rep. Kristi Noem today 

applauded the Black Hills National 

Forest (BHNF) on its announcement 

that it has signed a Record of 

Decision to implement the Mountain 

Pine Beetle Response Project. 

The project will allow the BHNF to 

implement effective pine beetle 

mitigation tactics on up to 248,000 

acres in critical areas over the 

next five-to-seven years. This 

includes large-scale thinning and 

timber harvest on up to 122,000 

acres. 

“This is a huge step forward in 

the fight against the pine beetle, 

and I want to thank Supervisor 

Craig Bobzien and all Black Hills 

National Forest staff for their 

efforts on this issue,” said Rep. 

Noem. “This first-of-its-kind project 

gives our national forest additional 

tools to get ahead of the pine 

beetle on a larger scale, and could 

serve as a blueprint for other 

Western states to follow. I’m proud 

of the additional resources and 

attention we’ve brought to this epidemic 

that is devastating the 

Black Hills. I will continue to be a 

vocal advocate for resources and 

flexibility so we can make real 

progress on the ground. I look forward 

to getting these projects 

implemented as quickly as possible.” 

The Mountain Pine Beetle 

Response Project was begun shortly 

after Rep. Noem organized a 

Natural Resources Committee 

hearing in the Black Hills focused 

on the pine beetle epidemic. Rep. 

Noem put substantial pressure on 

the White House’s Council on 

Environmental Quality and the 

U.S. Forest Service to allow for 

additional flexibility and alternative 

processes to fight the epidemic 

in South Dakota. The Mountain 

Pine Beetle Response Project will 

allow for the treatment of up to 

248,000 acres in critical areas and 

uses an adaptive National Environmental 

Policy Act process. 

Rep. Noem has been a strong 

voice for action against the pine 

beetle in Washington D.C. In July 

2011, Rep. Noem brought House 

Natural Resources Subcommittee 

on National Parks, Forests and 

Public Lands Chairman Rob Bishop 

to the Black Hills to see firsthand 

the devastation of the pine 

beetles. She followed that up by 

launching a grassroots campaign 

to bring attention to the epidemic. 

In October 2011, Rep. Noem called 

on concerned citizens to write 

President Obama and his top environmental 

advisor, Nancy Sutley, 

in support of efforts to stop the 

pine beetle from further destroying 

the Black Hills. The response 

from South Dakotans was overwhelming 

and Rep. Noem’s efforts 

helped secure an additional $2 

million in funding to fight the pine 

beetle in the Black Hills National 

Forest. 

Aside from additional 

resources, Rep. Noem has also 

been a vocal proponent of increasing 

flexibility and streamlining 

the environmental approval 

process to allow the Forest Service 

and private landowners to implement 

effective mitigation tactics to 

get ahead of the pine beetle. In 

April 2012, Rep. Noem was joined 

by Senator John Thune in introducing 

identical pine beetle legislation 

in the U.S. House and Senate. 

This legislation would allow 

for streamlined environmental 

review for pine beetle mitigation 

efforts to be utilized in larger 

areas of land. Rep. Noem successfully 

inserted these provisions into 

the House Agriculture Committeepassed 

version of the Farm Bill. 

Warm and 

Toasty Wishes 

Cluster of antibioticresistant 

infections reported 

The Department of Health and 

northeastern area health care 

providers are investigating a cluster 

of bacterial infections. CRE, or 

carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, 

are difficult to treat 

because they are resistant to many 

antibiotics. 

To date this year, 26 potential 

cases of CRE from northeastern 

South Dakota have been reported 

to the department for evaluation. 

CRE cases have been reported in 

42 states, including all of South 

Dakota’s neighboring states except 

Nebraska. 

Enterobacteriaceae bacteria 

such as Klebsiella and E. coli are 

found in the human digestive system 

and can become resistant to 

carbapenem antibiotics. Patients 

on ventilators, urinary or intravenous 

catheters, or long courses 

of certain antibiotics are most at 

risk for CRE infections. Healthy 

people are not at risk. 

The department has provided 

St. Mary’s Healthcare 

Center to join Avera Health 

Quiet Pleasures, Gentle Joys 

Quiet Pleasures, Gentle Joys 

These are our wishes for you. May 

the splendor of the season bring 

harmony to your heart and home. 

Dakota 

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Member FDIC 

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area healthcare and long term 

care facilities with guidelines from 

the Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention (CDC) for the control 

of CRE and also published the 

information in the August issue of 

South Dakota Medicine. It is possible 

to care for patients and residents 

with CRE and any other 

organism while safely caring for 

other patients and residents in the 

same facility. Protocols have been 

established and are followed to 

ensure patient and staff safety. 

The CDC guidelines focus on 

screening of high risk individuals, 

laboratory capacity for testing, 

appropriate use of antibiotics to 

prevent drug resistance, and proper 

infection control precautions. 

The complete guidance can be 

found atwww.cdc.gov/hai/organisms/cre/cre-toolkit/index.html. 

More information about CRE is 

available on the CDC website, 

www.cdc.gov/hai/organisms/cre/in 

dex.html. 

St. Mary’s Healthcare Center 

will become part of Avera Health 

effective January 1, 2013, as the 

result of an agreement reached 

today between Avera, and Catholic 

Health Initiatives, the Englewood, 

Colorado-based health system that 

includes St. Mary’s. 

Avera and Catholic Health Initiatives 

have been in discussion 

since last spring about ways to collaborate 

and strengthen St. 

Mary’s ability to more effectively 

serve Pierre, Gettysburg and surrounding 

communities into the 

future. 

“Stronger ties between the 

physicians of Avera Medical Group 

Pierre and the local hospitals will 

mean better coordinated care for 

patients,” said Kevin Lofton, President 

and Chief Executive Officer 

of Catholic Health Initiatives. 

“The rapidly changing health care 

environment calls for a more integrated 

approach to the way health 

care services are delivered to communities. 

This transfer is in the 

best interests of the people and 

communities we serve.” 

The transfer includes: St. 

Mary's Healthcare Center, Maryhouse 

and ParkWood in Pierre; 

and Gettysburg Memorial Hospital, 

Oahe Manor and Oahe Villa 

Congregate Living Center in Gettysburg. 

All employees in good 

standing will remain employees of 

the hospital and their respective 

facilities as St. Mary's transfers to 

Avera. 

“Avera is excited to expand our 

services in central South Dakota,” 

said John Porter, President and 

Chief Executive Officer of Avera 

Health. “Our mission calls us to 

provide the highest quality of care 

possible at local facilities. Adding 

the services and employees in 

Pierre and Gettysburg allows 

Avera to provide a full continuum 

of care to patients across the 

region.” 

Avera and St. Mary’s share a 

Catholic heritage, and the two 

organizations are working together 

for a smooth transition for 

patients, employees and physicians. 

Both organizations have 

conducted extensive “due diligence” 

to review each system’s 

operational and financial performance. 

The transfer is also subject 

to review and pending approval by 

Ho, Ho, Ho! 

Hope Santa brings 

you all that you 

want and more! 

Anchor Inn, 

Lost Souls Tavern 

& The Outhouse 

May the 

joys of the 

season light 

up your 

life and 

warm your 

coldest day. 

West Central Electric 

Cooperative, Inc. 

A Touchstone Energy Cooperative 

And Santa’s list, too. 

Here’s to a season 

filled with gifts and 

goodies galore and 

great to-do. Merry 

Christmas from our 

workshop 

to yours. 

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Coyote Classifieds 

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Thank You 

Thank you for the beautiful 

cards, gifts and calls for my 95th 

birthday. 

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Thanks, Chamber, for the 

Murdo Bucks I won in your Christmas 

drawing. I can’t wait to go 

shopping! 

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We want to take this way to 

express our gratitude to each and 

everyone who made Karen’s benefit 

in Wall, December 1st, such a 

fun and entertaining evening. 

Thank you to the Red Hat 

Ladies and the auctioneers for 

food and fun, and everyone for 

attending, showing their support 

and concern. 

Karen will be in surgery December 

12th to have the knee put in. 

What a great place to live and 

work. A big thank you to everyone 

for all you have done to make 

these 2-1/2 months a step in getting 

well. Thank you! 

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• Senior Citizen’s Discount 

Valburg 

AERiAL & AG SERviCE 

•Aerial & Ground Application 

•Chemical & Fertilizer Sales 

• GPS Equipped 

murdo, martin & White river 

Dan: 605-259-3134 

Charlie: 605-452-3311 

HEIMAN CONSTRUCTION 

and Seamless Gutters 

Allen Heiman – Owner 

P.O. Box 433 

Presho, S.D. 57568-0433 

Phone: (605) 895-9644 

Cell: (605) 730-5634 

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR HOME REPAIRS 

Variety of Colors 

Free Estimates 

venard inc 

Tires & Service ~ 605-669-2077 

Exit 191 ~ Murdo SD 

Your Full Service Lumber and Hardware Store 

105 E. 2nd Street • PO Box 108 • Murdo, SD 57559 

Phone: (605) 669-2201 • Fax: (605) 669-2450 

Dennis and Kevin Moore 

ApArtments 

AvAilAble 

murdo townhouses 

2 bedrooms 

Carpeted throughout, 

on-site laundry facility 

and appliances furnished. 

Pro/rental Management 

605-347-3077 

1-800-244-2826 

www.prorentalmanagement.com 

Equal Housing Opportunity 

Low–Income Housing 

1 & 2 bedroom apartments 

Income–based rent 

Includes light, heat, water and garbage pickup 

669-2131 

Murdo Housing 

& Redevelopment 

605-669-2681 

Family Dentistry 

James C. Szana, DDS 

Murdo Health Center 

Wednesday & Thursday 

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

(605) 869-2150 

Equal 

Housing 

Opportunity 

Rent This Space 

$4.25 a week/ 

minimum 3 mos. 

Family owned 

and operated – 

Our family serving 

your family 

Daryl & Scott Isburg, 

Funeral Directors 

Hildebrand steel & Concrete 

Contact us for All types of concrete work! 

Kadoka 

Rich Hildebrand 

Cell 605.431.2226 

Murdo 

Jerry Hildebrand 

Cell: 605.488.0291 

Concrete Redi–Mix 

Office: 605-837-2621 

Toll Free: 1-877-867-4185 

ALL PRO TOWING 

24-Hour Service 

Light to Heavy Duty Towing 

Repairs Domestic Cars & Trucks 

Phone: (605) 669-2075 

Murdo, S.D. 

Darren Boyle Sales 

New & Used Farm Equipment 

REA Seeds 

Cell: 605-222-0317 • Pierre, S.D. 

E-mail: darrenboylesales@pie.midco.net 

Website: www.darrenboylesales.com 

Murdo Nutrition 

Program Menu 

December 24 

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 

December 25 

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 

December 26 

Salisbury Steak in Gravy 

Baked Potato 

Sliced Carrots 

Biscuits 

Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple 

Tidbits 

December 27 

Oven Fried Chicken 

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 

Broccoli-Cauliflower Mix 

Bread 

Vanilla Pudding w/ Bananas 

& Wafers 

December 28 

Chili or Alternate 

Coleslaw 

Corn Bread 

Pears

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