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Official Newspaper for the City of Bison, Perkins County, and the Bison School District A Publication of Ravellette Publications, Inc. P.O. Box 429 Bison, South Dakota 57620-0429 Phone: (605) 244-7199 FAX (605) 244-7198 Farmers Union urges USDA to open CRP to haying and grazing
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South Dakota Farmers Union is urging USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to open Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands in South Dakota to haying and grazing because of continued drought conditions. CRP lands are typically closed to haying and grazing after landowners enter into a contract with the government promising to not farm, graze or hay the land. Landowners receive government payments to keep the land in CRP. In a letter sent today, Farmers Union President Doug Sombke asked Secretary Vilsack to open South Dakotas CRP to haying and grazing to bring some relief to farmers and ranchers. South Dakotans have been slammed with one of the warmest springs and summers on record, Sombke wrote. Weve broken numerous heat records and have fallen
well below our typical rainfall average for the year. Our state, over the past two weeks, has gone from severe and moderate drought levels to extreme and severe, resulting directly in a great loss of haying capability and capacity. Much of the concern, especially for livestock producers, focuses on not having enough grazing land or hay to feed cattle. Without sufficient feed, some cattle producers could be forced to sell parts of their herd because there simply isnt enough feed. While I dont believe opening haying on the number of acres currently in CRP will be a full-relief measure, it will aid our livestock owners and help them retain their livestock rather than sell off numbers to withstand the remainder of the drought, Sombke said.
USDA authorizes emergency haying and grazing of CRP Acres in South Dakota
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Craig Schaunaman, today announced that in response to drought conditions, FSA has authorized emergency haying and grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for all South Dakota counties. "South Dakota producers interested in emergency haying and grazing of CRP must contact their local FSA offices to obtain approval to hay or graze CRP," said Schaunaman. Any approved emergency haying and grazing of CRP cannot begin until August 2, 2012, which is after the end of the primary nesting and brood rearing season in South Dakota. "Producers will also need to obtain a modified conservation plan from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that includes haying and grazing requirements," he said. Under CRP emergency haying and grazing provisions, haying activity may not exceed August 31, 2012, and grazing activity may not exceed September 30, 2012. The acreage eligible for emergency haying and grazing is limited to those conservation practices eligible under the emergency release of CRP for haying and grazing purposes. Currently there are approximately 532,000 acres of CRP available for emergency haying and grazing in South Dakota. There are an additional 19,000 acres of Conservation Prac-
Shirley Morris, Scott Reede, Officer in Charge, Anne Fickbohn, Installing Officer.
Summer reading program potluck, August 15, 6 p.m. at the City Park. families who participated in the summer reading program are welcome. Face painting and games to follow supper.
Hutterrite chickens will be here August 10, at 9:30. Call orders in by August 8, 244-5518. Student athletes need physical before they can practice. Practice
tice 25, Rare and Declining Habitat available for emergency grazing purposes only. Wetland and farmable wetland conservation practices are considered to be environmentally sensitive; therefore, are not eligible for emergency haying and grazing. On July 11, 2012, Secretary Vilsack announced that the 25 percent CRP payment reduction will be reduced to 10 percent for all 2012 emergency haying and grazing authorizations in order to provide greater flexibility to farmers and ranchers in response to the drought conditions. Under emergency haying and grazing provisions, producers are reminded that the same CRP acreage cannot be both hayed and/or grazed at the same time. For example, if 50 percent of a field or contiguous field is hayed, the remaining unhayed 50 percent cannot be grazed; it must remain unhayed and ungrazed for wildlife habitat purposes. In an effort to proactively serve South Dakota farmers and ranchers, the South Dakota Farm Service Agency and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture are encouraging producers to utilize the on-line hay finder services available via and www.hayexchange.com www.haybarn.com. For more information and to request approval for emergency haying and grazing of CRP acres contact your local FSA office.
Summer Rec starts again August 6th. Ages 5-10, 9:30-11:00. Ages 11+, 12:00-2:00. Monday, Tuesday,
The benefit account for Matthew Sandgren remains open at Dacotah Bank.
and Thursday. Last day: Picnic in the Park! August 16th, 11:30-1:00.
Valarie Burkhalter of Prairie City was awarded the Yellow and Blue Scholarship for the 20122013 academic year at South Dakota State University. Burkhalter is an incoming freshman majoring in nursing at SDSU, the daughter of Brad and Jennifer Burkhalter and is a 2012 graduate of the Burkhalter Home School.
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Breaded baked fish company potatoes stewed tomatoes tropical fruit
A farm or ranch is eligible for Century Farm recognition if at least 80 acres of original land has been continuously owned by the same family for 100 years or longer. A Quasquicentennial Farm must meet the same acreage requirements and be owned by the same family for 125 years or longer. It takes many generations of commitment to keep a farm or ranch in the family for 100 or 125 years, said South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Walt Bones. These farm and ranch families represent the steadfast dedication that South Dakota has to agriculture. Agriculture is here to stay. Application forms can be obtained online for both the Century Farm and the Quasquicentennial Farm recognition at www.sdfbf.org or http://sdda.sd.gov/Secretary/ Century-Farms or by calling 605353-8052. All forms must be completed and notarized before being returned by Aug. 13 to the South Dakota Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 1426, Huron, SD, 57350.
Chicken parmesan oven baked brown rice baked squash cranberry juice cocktail cooked apples Pork chops w/ celery sauce mashed potatoes green bean casserole tropical fruit BBQ beef on a bun parsley carrots potato salad lime sunshine salad banana
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Thank you Bison It was great to visit Bison recently. I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with local businesses and at a town hall meeting with folks in the community. I was able to meet with the leadership and employees of Grand Electric and Telephone and received a tour of their facility. One of the topics of discussion was the impact of government regulations on services and consumer costs. I want to thank everyone that came out to the town hall to ask questions and share their concerns with me. One of the big issues we discussed was our nations debt crisis, which has increased almost 50 percent under President Obama. We also discussed the Farm Bill and concerns about drought conditions. What I saw in Bison and the surrounding areas was alarming. This drought is hurting South Dakotans now, which is why I am continuing to be such a vocal advocate for action on a Farm Bill in Washington that includes livestock disaster assistance. There is nothing more productive than conversations like the ones I had in Bison with folks who live and breathe the federal governments policies every day in South Dakota. I would like to thank those who shared their thoughts and comments with me. I am honored to represent the people of Bison, Perkins County, and the people of South Dakota in Congress, and encourage folks to contact my office in Rapid City at 605791-4673 for assistance or to share comments and concerns.
Hafner places at South Dakota State horse show Old traditions and new excitement
at the Corson County Fair
Its time again for the Corson County Fair in McIntosh August 10-12th! We are keeping up our tried and true traditions with our 4-H and Open Class static exhibit judging Friday August 10th. Enter your photography, baked goods, horticulture, and crafts to see how you stack up against the rest! Saturday August 11th will be the livestock show starting at 8:30. This year we have an added $600 purse to the Pen of Three and Jackpot Steer and Heifer show. For the first time at the Corson County Fair non 4-Hers and cloverbuds can compete in the Bottle Calf and Bottle Lamb classes. A great way to introduce youngsters to livestock showmanship and carry on a great tradition! Tshirts awarded to all participants. The cookie contest is a great way to off your baking skills and if you cant bake make sure to be at the cookie auction Saturday at 2:30 to buy the best! The horse playday will start off the day Sunday August 12th. A taste of the old west and prizes awarded in three age groups! Cowboy Chapel Sunday at 8:00 will feature David Bauman and special music. Along with great traditions there is new excitement at the Corson County Fair! Saturday August 11th entertainment is a switch from what was first advertised. A talent show at 6:30 will showcase local stars in youth and adult divisions. Top three places will be paid in both divisions. Admission to the entertainment will be an item or cash donation for military care packages. Dont cheer on the talent on an empty stomach, come early for the pork sandwich supper at 5:00! Another new event at the Corson County Fair will be the Veggie Races Sunday August 12th. Following the traditional turtle races held at noon, the veggie races will be action for all ages! Bring your own vegetables or add wheels to one of ours and see who can speed down the ramp fastest. T-shirts awarded to winners in each age division. Who said fun couldnt be healthy! Make the new excitement of the Corson County Fair in McIntosh part of your family traditions!
Congratulations to Perkins County 4-Her Nicole Hafner who received a Purple Ribbon and placed 3rd overall for her Jr Division Barrel run at the State 4-H Horse Show, which was held in Huron, SD July 24th-26th. Her time was 18.43 which was only .13 of a second behind the Reserve Champion who had a time of 18.30. This was Nicoles first time competing at the South Dakota State Horse Show. Great job Nicole!
This is the time of the summer that lots of garden vegetables and fruit are ready. We are all in picking and preserving heaven (or elsewhere if your back hurts)! The nibble marks on your veggies should remind you that you are not always the first to handle your garden harvest. Who knows where those teeth/hands have been? Whether it's produce from your own garden or something you've purchased at a farmer's market, it's always wise to clean fruits and vegetables properly before eating them. Washing away unwanted bacteria and chemical residue is a quick process so there is no excuse for skipping this step when preparing a meal. The name of the game is to clean the fruit or vegetable itself to avoid transferring germs either to or from the food. Here are some tips. Wash carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, oranges and the like before you peel to prevent transferring bacteria from the exterior to the edible portion. Use a soft scrub brush on firm
things like potatoes and apples. Soak intricate vegetables like broccoli or lettuce in cold, clean water for a minute or two. Remove and discard the outer leaves of leafy vegetables like lettuce and cabbage. Cut out bruised or damaged spots where bacteria may be harboring. Use a commercial vegetable wash or save your cash and use a vinegar solution to clean away oilbased or waxy pesticides and preservatives that water won't remove. After cleaning fruits and vegetables dry with a clean towel, dry produce keeps longer than wet or damp produce. Dirt and bacteria on the outside of fruits and vegetables can be transferred to the inside when the food is cut or peeled. Properly cleaning your food prior to preparing will prevent illness and the ingestion of harmful bacteria, dirt or chemicals. Although there are several commercial produce washes on the market today, the Food and Drug Administration recommends that you clean fruits and vegeta-
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bles under clean, running water prior to consuming. Three Tips for Washing Your Summer Berries: 1. Timing is everything: Only rinse berries right before you use them. Water increases the likelihood they'll start to mold. 2. Don't soak: Place them in a colander and rinse water over them instead of fully submerging them. 3. Give them a quick chill: Sunripened, warm berries have that delightful soft messiness to them, thats what makes them incredibly delicate and difficult to wash. So a good tip is to refrigerate them for an hour or so. They will be easier to rinse when they've had a chance to firm up just a bit. Never use soap, bleach or detergents to clean vegetables and fruits. They can change the taste of the food or even cause illness when consumed. "Those who labour in the earth are the chosen people of God." -Thomas Jefferson Submitted by Karen Englehart, Master Gardener, SDSU Cooperative Extension Service
Rosenberg adds that drought at the early stages of reproduction (silking and tasseling) can cause severe yield reductions. Some estimates suggest possible losses approaching 50% when the plant is short of moisture. Poor pollination will result in poor kernel development and unfilled ears, usually at the tip. To gain a better idea of how successful the pollination period was this season, Rosenberg explains an in-field test growers can conduct. "Once pollination has stopped, there is a three day window to walk the field and check random spots. Carefully detach the ear and remove the husk. Then give the exposed ear a shake and observe the silks. If they properly pollinated the ovules (immature kernels) they will drop from the ear. The higher number of silks shedding indicates successful pollination," Rosenberg said. Rosenberg shares another observation growers can make when deciding grain potential. "Look for ovule development about ten to 14 days after pollination. Look for small water-filled blisters emerging on the cob. These will develop into kernel as the season progresses and moisture is available," he said. "The yield potential shortly after pollination has completed will correspond closely to the success of pollination. If pollination success was low, rainfall after the pollination window will not increase yield potential. If yield potential is highly limited, salvaging the crop as forage should be considered."
Tally Seim hits one into right field, it was caught by a Lemmon player.
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Pastors Perspective
HONESTY BRINGS HEALING
First Presbyterian Church Pastor Florence Hoff, CRE
PSALM 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity. Carrying the burden of wrong doing and sin can create havoc in our bodies. Sometimes we actually feel the heaviness of the burden in our heart. Other times we lose much needed sleep tossing and turning through the night due to the dis-ease that unresolved guilt has created in us. In a marvelously simple was, the psalmist reminds us that when we bring our confession to the lord, when we speak honestly to God, we receive the kind of healing that comes with the freeing word of forgiveness. hearing the promise if forgiveness can in turn bring healing of the body and restfull sleep. Confession and forgiveness restores us; it restores not only our relationships to God, but our physical well-being, too. Such healing is truly our salvation. Prayer; Gracious God, help us to understand that when we keep silent about our guilt, our bodies waste away --- but when we speak our confession to you, you offer the healing balm of forgiveness. We thank you for that gift. Amen.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:30a.m. Wednesday Prayer Mtg. - 6:30 p.m.
Kristina Sackman catcher for Lemmon, Beau Chapman hits a fly ball out into right field as pitcher Troy looks on.
Sunday Bible Class - 8:00 a.m., Worship Service - 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Bible Class - 7:00 p.m. South Jct. of Highways 73 & 20 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Dark Chocolate A number of unscientific studies name chocolate the number-one craved food in America, so it makes sense that indulging in chocolate makes for a happy experience. And as it turns out, there are some real reasons why that's so. For one, chocolate contains a number of substances that elevate mood, including fat, sugar, caffeine, phenylethylamine, flavonols, theobromine, and tryptophan. Caffeine and theobromine are
two naturally occurring stimulants found in chocolate. Along with sugar and fat, these substances provide a swift burst of energy and mood-lifting power. Chocolate also contains the mood-boosting compounds phenylethylamine, tyramine, tryptophan, and magnesium. While these substances are found in many other foods, even in higher concentrations, chocolate has an advantage because of its appeal on several sensory levels: it has a rich, mouth-pleasing texture; an intense taste; and an appealing aroma. For many of us, just the idea of indulging in chocolate is enough to elicit a positive emotional response. In addition to these natural pickme-ups, when you eat chocolate, a number of reactions occur, including the release of serotonin in the brain and mood-elevating endorphins in the body. This heady combination can result in a temporarily lifted mood and even a fleeting feeling of euphoria, which may explain why some people turn to chocolate when they're feeling blue. Finally, cocoa is a natural source of antioxidant flavonoids, which increase blood flow (and thus oxygenation) in the brain, and which may contribute to better brain function. Not all chocolate is created equal, though. For the best health and happiness benefits, go for goodquality dark chocolate with a cocoa level of 70 percent or higher. The more cocoa it contains, the higher the levels of healthy compounds, so the darker the chocolate, the better it is for you. Eggs might not be the first food that comes to mind when you think of a snack, but a hard-boiled egg is easy to make and easy to transport. It's also a really good-for-you and good-for-your-mood snack. Full of high-quality protein and omega-3s (from hens eating a diet rich in omega-3s), eggs are also an excellent source of vitamin B12 (riboflavin) and a good source of vitamins B2, B5, and D. And one boiled egg contains more than 20 percent of the daily recommended amount of tryptophan. While carbs are crucial for converting tryptophan into serotonin, protein is an important part of the process, too. A balanced diet that includes high-quality lean protein, like you find in eggs, and healthy carbs also helps stabilize blood sugar and prevent emotional highs and lows. And the Vitamin B12 in eggs plays a significant role in the production of energy and helps alleviate memory problems and symptoms of depression.
KINDERGARTEN: Several #2 pencils, 1 large eraser, 1 box of 8 crayons, 1 pair scissors, 3 large glue sticks, 1 box washable markers, 1 backpack or school bag, 1 large box Kleenex, 1 pair gym shoes, 1 spiral notebook GRADE ONE: 1 box 24 crayons, 1 paper folder, 1 tablet, several No. 2 pencils, several glue sticks, set of 24 colored pencils, Fiskars scissors, a big eraser, gym shoes, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, gallon and quart Ziploc bags, 1 12 oz. bottle hand sanitizer GRADE TWO: 1 pair of sharp scissors, 1 box 24 crayons, box of Kleenex, No. 2 pencils, box of erasers that fit on pencils, glue sticks, 1 box Crayola markers, school box, colored pencils, 2 wide ruled notebooks, gym shoes, clipboard, 3x3 sticky notes 3 pack, 1 box gallon Ziploc bags, addition flash cards. GRADE THREE: 3 spiral bound notebooks (wide-ruled), 1 pkg loose leaf paper (wide ruled), box 24 crayons, 1 box washable markers, 1 pack of colored pencils, 1 supply box (pencils, crayons, etc.), 1 highlighter, scissors, 4 pocket folders (NO PRONGS), 1 box of Kleenex, 1 large package of BLACK dry erase markers, 1 eraser, 1 box of No. 2 pencils, 3 Elmers glue sticks, 1- 8 oz. bottle hand sanitizer, 1 container Clorox Wipes, gym shoes, box of erasers that fit on pencils.
BISON SCHOOL DISTRICT #52-1 SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
GRADE FOUR: large eraser, compass, protractor, No. 2 pencils, scissors, Ruler (standard and metric measurement), 1 container Clorox wipes, gym shoes, box of Kleenex, 1 box 24 crayons, 2- glue sticks, set of 12 colored pencils, fine tip markers, 2 pocket folders, 4wide ruled spiral notebooks, 1- 4x6 or 5x7 notebook to use as a journal GRADE FIVE: large eraser, 3 spiral notebooks, compass, protractor, No. 2 pencils, 2 pkgs of loose leaf paper, ruler(standard and metric measurements), gym shoes, box of Kleenex, 1 box 24 crayons, glue sticks, set of 12 colored pencils, fine tip markers, 3 pocket folders
GRADE SIX: compass, clear protractor, eraser, No. 2 pencils, 1 highlighter, glue sticks, large box Kleenex, colored pencils (set of 12), scissors, 1 1/2 3 ring binder, 2 pkgs loose leaf college ruled paper, 3 notebooks, 4 pocket folders, gym shoes, ruler, locker shelf/boxes, planner. 7TH & 8TH GRADES: 1 large 3 ring binder (to accommodate all classes) 2 packages loose leaf paper, pencils & extra lead, 1 2-pocket folder for each class, pens, colored pencils or markers, 10 page dividers/tabs, box of Kleenex, 1 extra fine point black sharpie, 1 fine point black sharpie, art eraser, sketchbook, 1 pencil pouch that fits in 3 ring binder, ruler, scientific calculator, planner. No Notebooks. HS ART: 1 extra fine point black sharpie, 1 black sharpie, sketchbook HS SCIENCE: loose leaf paper, 2 binder w/folder dividers, scientific calculator. All students in grades 7-12: one box of Kleenex
The state of Alaska has the highest percentage of people who walk to work.
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Myrtles Smoke Signals
titude is occasional; NOT NORMAL. But tourists visits are short and they arent likely to know the difference especially if their priority is finding their toddler a buffalo stuffed animal. Of course, when a wildland fire really gets with the program in an extremely high fire danger area infested with mountain pine beetles, and suffering from a severe drought with daily temperatures fluctuating between 90-100 degrees, the most important thing is to once again, reassure tourists. Ideally the announcement should be worded in a way that sounds convincing, regardless of the current conditions that can fuel a fast-consuming fire. The loudspeaker continued its announcement with it (fire) is under control. The literal translation is, Stay here; carry on with your leisure shopping, picture taking, and looking around; your money is safe with us as long as you spend it within our city limits. As soon as a fire has a good running start and changes direction a few times like menopausal Myrtle did, locals will tell you the main priority of government fire agencies at this point is to establish base camp so it can be governmentally determined that extensive support is needed. Next, a large, open area with highway access needs to be established. Our
The best way to find out whats going on with a fire is to look for smoke signals. I first became aware of the Myrtle Fire while running errands in a nearby tourist town. An announcement came over the downtown loudspeaker system that plays music I would categorize as annoying, along Main Street. I watched a big plume of smoke grow in the vicinity of my community and residence as I headed home. In the beginning stages of a fire like Myrtle, the first thing any tourist town will want to do is take care of the tourists. To achieve this, its pertinent to speak reassuringly to visitors about the unfolding situation. To put visitors minds at ease, the best thing to say about a billowing column of smoke is something like, You may notice the smoke off in the distance. This is normal around here. Even if its not, you can say that if you havent actually lived around here long enough to know that a wildland fire of Myrtles at-
freshly cut hayfield possessed ideal conditions for a large helibase where 11 helicopters could land and refuel. Oftentimes, fire personnel begin an evacuation process. This was when I found out what my family values most. I had all of our vital records, wedding pictures and my photo scrapbooks Id invested 3,000,000 hours putting together, all packed. My daughter had her favorite outfits, hair accessories and ipod touch packed and my son had the gun cabinet cleaned out but we never evacuated because what my husband wanted saved from a fire was our land. Once a big fire is under control, fire officials host a meeting about the fires status and answer residents questions. The literal translation is complaint session. The consensus of comments was why residents werent informed better about the status of the fire. A simple answer would be to look for smoke signals. Generally speaking, seeing a noticeably massive column of smoke usually means a fire is still burning. You can learn more about how the Myrtle Fire affected Amys family view her pictures by visiting her blog at HYPERLINK "http://amykirk.com/ranchwifesslant/" http://amykirk.com/ranchwifesslant/.
The highest point in Pennsylvania is lower than the lowest point in Colorado.
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Heidi, Zoie and Colt Kopren harvesting produce from their garden.
Welcome to Hettinger August 2 - 4 for the Adams County Fair, Bull-O-Rama & Rodeo Kennedy;s Fresh Foods 701-567-2404
Hettinger Theater
August 3 - 6
PG - 13 165 minutes
Nightly 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinee 2:00 p.m. 3-D Glasses $2.00
It started with a tingling in her toes. Lisa Iron was working at the Black Hills Honey Farm five years ago when she felt a sensation she had never experienced before. We were working the bees picking up pallets. It was really hot, she said, describing what she said was like a heat wave traveling up her body. Its fast and you know youre going to pass out, she said. It scared me. I started to shake. Iron first thought she had injured her back and went to a chiropractor to get help. It was then that she realized she had suffered heat stroke, a dangerous heat-related disorder that occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. Experts estimate that thousands of people suffer from heat exhaustion, a milder form of heat stroke each year, and some suffer and die from the more serious cases of heat stroke. With temperatures soaring into the triple digits across the United States this year, experts caution people particularly the elderly, pregnant and those caring for infants to take special precautions to prevent heat-related issues. According to Rapid City Regional Hospital, two patients have been diagnosed with heat stroke since June 1. Dr. Wayne Wittenberg said there are several signs of heat stroke, including nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache and drylooking skin. People also can hallucinate or just not act like themselves. The body, he said, is trying to retain moisture, so the person often will stop sweating. The body temperature can quickly rise above 105 degrees, and their pulse will quicken. Wittenberg said treatment is basic and can be done in or out of a hospital: getting to a shady place, drinking water, removing clothing and placing ice in the armpit or groin area. The point is to try to rapidly cool the person, he said. Drinking water is the best, and people should steer clear of caffeinated drinks, which can dehydrate them even more. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that for moderate activity in moderate conditions, people should drink one cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes. While the treatment is simple, waiting too long or not taking the symptoms seriously can be dangerous. People could die from heat stroke, even within an hour, Wittenberg said, adding that it can come on quickly and progress quickly. According to the CDC, the body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Wittenberg said he is not sur continued on page 18
Notice is hereby given that the records and books of account of the Town of Bison, South Dakota have been audited by Eide Bailly, LLP, Certified Public Accountants of Aberdeen, South Dakota for the two years ended December 31, 2011. A detailed report thereon is filed with the Town of Bison and the Department of Legislative Audit in Pierre, South Dakota for public inspection. The following findings and recommendations referred to in the report are hereby listed in accordance with the provisions of SDCL 4-11-12.
Managements Response: Management and the Town Council will review for propriety the draft financial statements, footnotes, schedule of expenditures of federal awards, and audit adjusting entries prepared by the auditor. Due to the Towns size, we will accept the risk associated with this condition based on cost and other considerations.
Finding: The Town of Bison has a limited number of office personnel, and accordingly, does not have an adequate segregation of duties within the accounting function to ensure adequate internal controls in revenue, expenditures, and payroll functions.
CURRENT AUDIT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Finding: The Town of Bison does not have an internal control system designed to provide for the preparation of the financial statements being audited. As a part of the financial statement preparation process, at times we propose material audit adjustments that are not identified as a result of the Towns internal control and; therefore, could result in a misstatement of the Towns financial statements.
Recommendation: This circumstance is not unusual in an organization of this size. It is the responsibility of management and those charged with governance to make the decision whether to accept the degree of risk associated with this condition because of cost or other considerations. We also recommend that the Town Council adequately review the accounting transactions and reports prepared by the Finance Manager on a regular basis. Managements Response: Management accepts the risk associated with the lack of segregation of duties within the accounting function of the Town. As part of its duties, the Town Council will continue to provide oversight and review of financial transactions to mitigate the risk associated with this condition as much as possible. MARTIN L. GUINDON, CPA, AUDITOR GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT EMBED PBrush [Published August 2 and August 9, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $70.19.]
cement is poured (shoveled) into the I-beam holes to secure the grandstands.
Recommendation: This circumstance is not unusual in an organization of this size. It is the responsibility of management and those charged with governance to make the decision whether to accept the degree of risk associated with this condition because of cost or other considerations. Also, a thorough review of the transactions in each fund should take place prior to the beginning of the audit, to ensure that generally accepted accounting principles have been followed for each fund type, especially for transaction types infrequent in occurrence.
Perkins County Commissioners are accepting sealed bids on a 2000 Chevy Blazer. Sealed bids may be submitted to the Perkins County Finance Office, PO Box 126, Bison, SD 57620. Bids will be accepted until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 when they will be opened and read aloud. The Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. [Published July 26 and August 2, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $9.76.]
Accepting Bids
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Perkins County, South Dakota will meet on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of considering the following proposed Supplemental Budget for the various items and amounts set forth, as is deemed necessary, and at such hearing all persons interested may appear and be heard. Fund: 248 - 24/7 Fund Drug Testing - $1000.00 Supplies - $800.00
ATTENTION ALL CONTRACTORS: Looking for weatherization, furnace, electrical and plumbing contractors in Bennett, Butte, Corson, Custer, Dewey, Fall River, Haakon, Harding, Jackson, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington, Perkins, Shannon and Ziebach Counties interested in completing residential work for the July, 2012 June 30, 2013 contract year. Contractors must submit a letter of interest, provide copy of insurance (workers compensation, full comprehensive, general and automobile liability insurance and certificate of insurance), certificate of completion of EPA approved Lead-Based Paint for Renovators
LEGAL NOTICE
Revenue Source Cash Reserves and Current 24/7 Revenues /s/Sylvia Chapman Sylvia Chapman Finance Officer Dated this 15th day of July, 2012
Training and be a certified EPA lead base paint renovator firm. Attend Western SD Community Action Core Competency Training and be willing to comply with Davis Bacon Act (wages, weekly reporting). Please return requested information to Western South Dakota Community Action, Inc., 1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2012. Please call 605-348-1460 or 1800-327-1703 for more information. [Published August 2 and August 9, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $24.70.]
South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks partners with Landowners to manage prairie dogs
Lura Roti for South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Wildlife sightings are a daily occurrence for Black Hills rancher, Travis Bies. "Out here we see mule deer, whitetails, prairie dogs, birds seeing wildlife on the ranch is a sign that we're managing our resources correctly, not only for our livestock, but also for the wildlife," Bies said. A third-generation commercial cow/calf producer, Bies believes wildlife play an integral role in his ranch's ecosystem. So, when it comes to prairie dog management, he works closely with the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks to responsibly control the 15 prairie dog towns which reside throughout the 24,000-acres of rangeland he manages. "I don't think prairie dogs should be eliminated, but they do need to be controlled because they create a lot of erosion issues and many invasive species and noxious weeds thrive on prairie dog towns," Bies said. "I think it's the rancher's obligation to provide habitat for wildlife and controlling prairie dog towns is part of responsible grassland management." South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks would agree with Bies, said Mike Kintigh, GF&P Regional Supervisor for Region 1. "Prairie dogs have value in South Dakota's ecosystem, but they are so prolific, that they can have a negative impact on private lands. According to state law, prairie dogs are considered pests" Kintigh said, of the state law which mandates that S.D. GF&P manage prairie dogs that move from public lands onto adjacent private lands. Since 2006, S.D. GF&P has partnered with the SD Dept. of Agriculture, and together the departments have invested more than $1.3 million on prairie dog control on more than 114,000 acres of private land. Good Neighbors To control prairie dogs on his land, Bies invests about $2,500 each year. This is in addition to the free prairie dog control GF&P provides for the towns on his land which border public lands. "Landowners invest a lot out of their own pockets to manage prairie dog populations each year. I appreciate that Game, Fish & Parks steps in when the prairie dogs come onto my land from public lands. This is a valuable tool in grassland management," Bies said. "It's their way of being good neighbors." Game, Fish & Parks controls encroaching prairie dogs up to 1 mile from the public land boundary. In the past, GF&P controlled prairie dogs up to 3 miles away, however, recent budgetary constraints decreased the amount of available funding. "This has been a cooperative effort between the two agencies (SDGFP and SDDA). We both contribute funding, and the GF&P does the boots-on-the ground work for landowners that qualify. We hire private contractors who then implement the management practices," said Keith Fisk, Wildlife Damage Program Administrator for S.D. GF&P. To qualify for the GF&P prairie dog management program, a private landowner contacts GF&P and then GF&P staff visits the prairie dog town, maps it and schedules a private contractor, like Russ Backus, to implement the control method. Backus has been working with S.D. GF&P controlling prairie dogs for 10 years. He explains that even though the control method is humane and very effective, prairie dog populations are still difficult to control. "There is a pecking order within the towns. When we set out poisoned oats, the males eat first, then the females, with the pups eating last. In high density towns, we will return the following year to find that the pups who survived have reproduced," said Backus, who learned the best control techniques while helping friends control prairie dogs on their ranches. Backus goes on to explain that the poison and control methods which are used, are approved by the federal government and are specifically designed to target prairie dogs. Once GF&P determines that a town meets the state's qualifications, Backus uses GPS to map the town. He then visits the town when the natural food supply is lowest - during the months of August thru December. He first lays out piles of untreated oats to get the prairie dogs used to eating them. Then he comes back two to three days later with the Zinc Phosphide treated oats. "This is a very fast and humane treatment with most prairie dogs dying in their holes," he said. Managing for the Future To ensure prairie dog populations are managed properly, populations are inventoried every two to four years by the S.D. GF&P, explains Mike Kintigh. "If the numbers of prairie dogs in South Dakota ever got too low, landowners in our state would run the risk of intervention from the federal government. A few years ago a group tried to get prairie dogs listed as endangered species. When we learned of this, Game, Fish & Parks developed a monitoring protocol which estimates the acres of prairie dogs throughout the state - to prove that prairie dogs in South Dakota are not in danger of becoming extinct," Kintigh said. "We now do this every two to four years as part of our prairie dog management plan." To learn more about prairie dog management in South Dakota, or to report a complaint of encroachment of a prairie dog town please call the SDGFP at 605-773-5913. All control requests need to be submitted by the August 15 deadline.
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Public Service Announcement West River Health Services encourages pregnant women, family and friends, who will have contact with infants to get vaccinated for whooping cough (pertussis). U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been informing the public of the substantial increase nationally in whooping cough cases. For more information www.cdc.gov or contact your local healthcare provider. Audiologist, Dr. David Ness Dr. Ness is an audiologist. He will be seeing patients in the Hettinger Clinic every second Tues. of the month starting Aug. 14. Call 701-2277920 to schedule an appointment.
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Internal Medicine, Dr. Josh Ranum Dr. Ranum is an internal medicine physician. He will be seeing patients in the Hettinger Clinic Mon., Wed. & Fri.; traveling to the Lemmon Clinic on Tues. and Mott Clinic on Thurs. Living with Diabetes Monitoring Your Blood Sugar presented by Barbara West certified diabetes educator in Classroom I on Mon., August 13 from 2 - 4 p.m. Pre-registration required by calling 567-6203. Living with Diabetes Medications and Diabetes presented by Barbara West certified diabetes educator in Classroom I on Mon., August 27 from 2 - 4 p.m. Pre-registration required by calling 567-6203. Athletic Physicals The fee is $25 for an athletic physical. A physical examination must be completed to be valid for participation in school sponsored sporting events.
Medication Assistance Program Medication Assistance will be seeing clients by appointment only. Call Kim to schedule an appointment at 701-567-6014. Medication Assistance will only operate on Thursdays in the Hettinger Clinic. RADA Stoneware Order all RADA products online at www.wrhs.com, click Auxiliary or call Cindy at 567-6190. WRHS e-Newsletter Go to www.wrhs.com and sign up for WRHS e-Newsletter. Pay Your Bill Online Go to www.wrhs.com under patient information.
Back to School Eye Exams Dr. Kludt conducts a thorough eye examination on children of all ages, even as young as four. For all your vision needs call West River Eye Center in Hettinger. Call 567-6133 for your back to school appointment.
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Local EMTs have training session with many volunteers. Back row: Dennis Kari, Verlyn Veal, Barbie Serr, Tonya Collins.Middle row: Keith Hanson Jr., Dustin Tenold, Gary Juergens, Nina Loper, Henry Mohagen, Bev Heier, Heidi Stevens, Trooper Jody Moody. Front row standing: Cassidy Moody, Linda mohagen, Justin Moody kneeling: Seth Tenold, Julie Hanson. The two vehicle, five victim car accident at the junction of Highway 20 and 75 (Matthews Corner) on July 25th certainly looked real to the passing traffic as two wreckers, two ambulances and one highway patrol car all had lights flashing. Many stopped to offer their help. It seemed pretty real to the EMTs gathered for class that evening as Jody Moody, EMT and highway patrol on duty was at class and received the call for help from the sheriffs office. He instructed all staff and both ambulances to come to the scene. The rollover and head on collision was a training session for the EMTs to keep their skills up to date and to fulfill the state and national boards required training. Our local EMTs volunteer many hours of service and training to help others in need of medical assistance. Dustin Tenold of D&D Services towed and arranged the vehicles for both the Bison and Harding County training. Keith Hanson Jr. and Alvin Fabris assisted him. Joyce Matthews photographed the scene as Henry and Linda Mohagen came to help prepare the vic-
tims for the scenario. Justin and Cassidy Moody, Henry Mohagen, Seth Tenold and Julie Hanson were the training victims! Thank you to all who participated. Bev Heier, Rn, recertification instructor.
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Carolyn Petik was a Tuesday lunch guest of Irene Young. They visited at the Bakkens in the afternoon. Tuesday evening Jerry Petik attended an Oil and Gas Lease informational meeting in Isabel, sponsored by South Dakota Farmers Union. Thursday morning, DeJon and Leif Bakken and Colton Damjanvich helped Jerry and Carolyn trail cattle. They were also dinner guests. In the afternoon, Petiks attended a Range Management tour at the Dan and Sharon Anderson Ranch. Saturday morning Carolyn Petik was a brief caller of Kim Petik and Dottie Barnes. Saturday evening, Jerry and Carolyn attended the wedding of Courtney Clark and Chance Uhrig in McIntosh. Sunday, Jerry and Carolyn attended a special worship service at Spencer Memorial Presbyterian Church sponsored by North Dakota Teen Challenge. In the afternoon they visited several people at Five Counties Nursing Home and were also callers at Thelma Lemke's. Sunday afternoon Esther Nolan, from Quicy, WA arrived to spend a few days visiting relatives in the area.
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Not many people get the opportunity to represent their home town and their favorite sport! I have been honored to represent Perkins County this past year as your 2011 Perkins County Senior Queen. During my rein I have had the pleasure of representing Perkins County by riding in the cancer trail ride which was held at the Gerald Sailer Ranch. I had the awesome privilege of escorting Mr. Baxter Black, the famous story teller and poet, on stage when he performed in Lemmon. It was a great opportunity to meet the man who wrote the poetry that I preformed in Oral Interpretation. I also helped host Bob Hansons 93rd Birthday Party at the Legion Hall along with the Perkins County Junior Queen and Princess. We had a great time and there was great attendance at the party! Last winter I represented Perkins County at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo. I had the pleasure of helping Kay Marrs, the 2011 Junior Miss Rodeo SD, organize and host the the Queens Corral, which I started when I was
Queens bid farewell ------------------------------------------ranch. It was quite chilly that day, but so much fun! We saw beautiful creeks, hills, and just beautiful sights altogether. The next thing that I did was get together with Jessica and Kiley to go to the Queens Corral. That day was wonderful! We signed autographs and helped with the Worlds Smallest Rodeo. Running around with the little kids in the arena with those stick horses was the most fun I have had in a long time. I loved to see the smiles on the kids as big as can be, and their faces lit up with fun. The next place we represented at was the Bison Legion for Bob Hansons Birthday. All of us queens were there: Jessica, Kiley, and me. It was lots of fun we danced, took pictures, and greeted everyone who came in. That summarizes what I did as the Perkins County Junior Queen. It was a great experience that I will never forget, and treasure for the rest of my life! I would also like to thank all of the amazing sponsors that sponsor so many cool prizes for the Queen Contestants. Thank You, Madison Burdine 2011 Perkins County Junior Queen
Madison Burdine, Kiley Schuchard, and Jessica Johnson welcome visitors to Bison.
Hi, my name is Madison Burdine. I had a great summer and a great year representing Perkins County. When you enter a queen competition you quickly learn its not all about winning. Its about being able to present yourself and what you can do. As a queen I learned how to help out with anything and everything! These are a few things I did as the Perkins County Junior Queen. The Cancer Trail ride was one of the first things I did as a Rodeo Queen. Jessica and I went on the cancer trail ride at Dr. Sailers
Hello, my name is Kiley Schuchard. I am the 2011 Perkins County Princess. My parents are Eric and Amanda Schuchard and I am the oldest of four siblings. I have enjoyed the experience representing Perkins County at a variety of different functions such as the Perkins County Cancer Trail Ride, Bob Hansons Birthday Party, and the Queens Corral at the Black Hills Stock Show. Horses are my favorite, but I have a menagerie of animals that keep me very busy! I am a hard working ranch hand and rival the best of help. When Im not working hard on the ranch, I have my nose buried deep in a book. I am very thankful for all the sponsors and for all the hard working people who put the on Perkins County Queen Contest and the Fair. I will be a fifth grader this fall at Bison Elementary School. God Bless, Kiley Schuchard 2011 Perkins County Princess
Perkins County Queen, Jessica Johnson, signs autographs for Rapid City students.
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continued from page 8 prised by the low number of peo ple diagnosed with heat stroke so far in Rapid City this summer, even with recent warm temperatures. The public is well-educated, and they know what to do, he said. With rapid treatment, people do quite well. For Iron, her experience with heat stroke changed the way she works and lives. For several years, she couldnt tolerate the heat at all. Even now, she can tell a difference in the way her body reacts to the warm weather. Its terrible, she said. One of the ways she tries to be proactive is by drinking plenty of water and eating foods that have potassium, including bananas and apples. Because of her job at the farm, which often requires work inside a bee suit in warm weather, heat stroke is always at the back of her mind.It was traumatic, she said. Article Courtesy of the Rapid City Journal How to avoid heat stroke Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing such as cotton. Gradually build up to heavy work. Schedule heavy work during the coolest parts of day. Take more breaks in extreme heat and humidity. Drink water frequently. Drink enough water that you never become thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol and large amounts of sugar Be aware that protective clothing or personal protective equipment may increase the risk of heat stress. Monitor your physical condition and that of your co-workers. Source: Centers for Disease Control
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Tiss Treib visited with Roni Klein at the WRRMC in Hettinger Monday afternoon. Tiss Treib and Linda Seim met for a visit Monday afternoon at the mailbox on White Butte Road. Tiss Treib spent Tuesday in Lemmon. Evening visitors at the Treib ranch were Marla Archibald, Patsy Miller, Dorena, Ezra, Miles, Rosemary and Hannah Wiechmann and Hope Anderson. Tiss Treib spent Friday afternoon in Lemmon. Al and Tiss Treib went out to supper at Smokys Saturday evening. Lynn Frey attended the wedding of Joelle Tomac and Tyler Erickson Saturday evening at Shadehill. Lexi Johnson and Katelyn Eisenbiez spent time with Grandma Shirley Johnson over the weekend. LaVonne Foss was a Sunday dinner guest of John and Shirley Johnson. Patsy Miller attended the Oil meeting in Lemmon Tuesday. Jim Miller traveled to Scranton Tuesday and stopped to visit his mother, Violet Miller at the Western Horizons care center in Hettinger. Friday, Jim and Patsy Miller, Matt and Christi Miller traveled to Deadwood and attended the Days of 76 Parade and Rodeo. They met Barb and Roger Nelson of Mancato, MN and Ron and Diane Berg of Winamonga, MN. They stayed overnight in Stugis and Saturday they toured the hills and spent time in Rapid City with David and Nancy Miller and family. They returned home Saturday evening.
No rain to report this week, but thankfully, there were no hailstorms or fires and the weather cooled off a little. The turtle races in Reva were pretty darn hot though. The thermometer at the Reva Store registered 104 degrees at the start of the turtle races Sunday! Since the grasshoppers have demolished most of my gardens, I only have to water the few plants that are left in my big garden across the creek. The garden is next to the stockade that the guys rebuilt this week, putting in a gate so I can get back and forth to the well without having to climb over two steel corral fences like Ive done in the past. Nice! Did you ever try to stomp on a grasshopper? They are always able to escape when I try, but if Im wearing those shoes the kids call flip-flops to the garden(the grandkids giggle and roll their eyes when I talk about wearing thongs, as they used to be called!) I wind up squishing a few of the big juicy hoppers when they hop in between my heel and the flip-flops. Ish! It feels awful on my bare foot, but its one less grasshopper to dine on my produce! The South Dakota Farmers Union hosted mineral rights workshops Monday and Tuesday in Buffalo, Lemmon and Isabel. A big crowd came to the supper meeting in Buffalo at the #3 Monday evening with a lot of questions for the presenters. Interest in oil and gas development has certainly increased since the Bakken boom. I ran into Marge Frandsen in
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share their opinions of the Commissions proposal that will be adopted in early August, according to Mike Kintigh, regional supervisor for western S.D. If the last mountain lion meeting in Rapid City is any indication, this could be a very interesting meeting. The Butte County Republican luncheon at the American West in Belle Fourche Thursday was wellattended. Garrett DeVries and I drove on to Spearfish for the North Hills Patriots directors meeting. The Western Heritage Center in Spearfish was celebrating the National Day of the American Cowboy and I helped out at the booth set up for the Great Western Cattle Trail Association. The evening ended with a great presentation by Western Music Association Entertainer of the Year, R.J. Vandygriff from Texas. The National Day of the American Cowboy celebration continued on Friday and Saturday. Guy and Megan and boys came from Gillette on Friday so Guy could help Reub and Casey run the floor in the new lean-to they built on the machine shed. The fellas went fishing that afternoon and had really good luck. Guy supervised the concrete project Saturday morning. Sandy Dan and another driver brought two loads of concrete from Croell Redi-Mix and we had plenty of good help to get the job done right. When Bill Holt came, he brought me a bucket of chokecherries. Bill and Mollie had picked three big buckets full and they were nice, juicy berries. Guy and Megan took the boys to Dickinson to visit Acalia, Alaina, and Sage Saturday night and they came back Sunday afternoon for the turtle races in Reva before going home to Gillette that evening. With the start of the Olympics in London and all the constructing going on around here, Ill close with this: Earl is a construction foreman. One day he tumbled from a scaffold, managing to break his fall by grabbing on to parts of the scaffold on the way down. He received only minor scratches. Embarrassed by the fall, he climbed back up to continue working. Then he noticed his co-workers holding up hastily made signs reading, 9.6, 9.8, and 9.4.
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For Rent For rent: Homestead Heights located in Bison, S.D., has a one and two bedroom apartment available. Homestead Heights is a low-income elderly and disabled Section 8 HUD (Housing and Urban Development) housing facility. We are smoke free. Energy Assistance is available for those who qualify. Utilities are included in the rent. Homestead Heights is an equal
FULL-TIME WEED SUPERVISOR, Hyde County, Highmore, SD, Job description available upon request at Auditors Office. Applicants may request applications from Hyde County Auditors Office, 605-8522519. Wage will be $14.50 per hour with full benefits (health insurance, South Dakota Retirement, AFLAC, vacation time, sick leave and paid holidays). Submit completed application to Hyde County Auditors Office, PO Box 379, Highmore, SD 57345 by Friday, August 3, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Hyde County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Larry Kerr, Hyde County Commission. SELL CABLE TV, INTERNET and Phone. Road Warrior Needed. Paid Training, Benefits, Top Pay! Vehicle, Insurance, Background Check Required. Details and Apply Online: www.takcommunications.com. HOVEN SCHOOL DISTRICT accepting applications for 7-12 Business/Technology Teacher. Contact: Peggy Petersen, Supt. at peggy,.petersen@k12.sd.us. (605) 948-2252. Open until filled.
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FULLTIME LIQUOR STORE MANAGER for Bison (SD) Municipal Bar. Wage negotiable DOE. For application/job description, call Beth, 605244-5677 or 605-244-5231. EOE. FOR SALE IS WEAKNESS SO BAD a book about a SD man living with high anxiety but with the help of God, found relaxation. Send $15 to Eugene Nerland, PO Box 392, Alliance NE 69301 NOTICES $2000 REWARD: English Setter answers to Tucker. White with orange ears and spots. Lost in the Timber Lake Area. Please contact David Parr 512-258-0113 or 572-217-4437.
Perkins County, in conjunction with the Bison Landfill and Lemmon Landfill, will be accepting waste tires for disposal from Perkins County residents ONLY. A grant was awarded from South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources to allow South Dakota citizens to dispose of waste tires and to clean up waste tire piles.
Stipulations Include: No tires from Dealers or Businesses No tires with rims Must be a resident of Perkins County Waste Tire collection will be held now through the month of September and waste tires can be dropped at the following sites: Lemmon Landfill Site Monday - Wednesday - Friday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bison Landfill Site Monday - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to Noon [Published July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, 2012 at a total approximate cost of $36.00 each week.]
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