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Andes Central-Dakota Christian faced off against Tripp-Delmont-Armour for a double-header for the fi rst game in their new gym on January 8. The fans showed up for both of these teams as the bleachers were fi lled to almost capacity, many anxious to check out the new school and gym. Photo by Barb Pechous

TDA proved to be quite a challenge for the ACDC Thunder team as they attempt to regroup during a time-out. More photos on page 7.

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PSALM 125:1,2 "They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abide forever. As the mountains are around Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about His people from hence forth even for forever."(KJV)

When we fi rst get saved we trust in the Lord to save us, to give us eternal life in heaven when we leave this earth.

Our faith (trust) in Him should be getting stron-ger day by day. And this faith will build in us that we will not waver from it.

Someone could come along and try to tell us something di� erent and our faith will be solid in the Lord.

We know that the Lord is Omnipresent, which

means spiritually that He is everywhere all the time. So just as the mountains are around Jerusa-lem, God is around us all day every day, and He is present forever.

He is Omnipotent, which means He always was (had no beginning) and always will be (eternal).

David says in Psalm 125:4 "Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts."(KJV), andthat is what God does.

We learn to have more faith in Him and the more we experience His goodness, the more we do that glorifi es Him the more blessings we receive from Him.

Do you realize His presence in your life? Just Thought I'd ask.

Just Thought I'd AskDO YOU REALIZE HIS PRESENCE

The Lake Andes Carnegie Pub-lic Library is happy to announce that we are beginning an adult book club.

You may ask what is a “book club”. The answer is that a “book club” is a gathering of a group of people who are interested in read-ing and discussing books read by the group.

The newly formed book club will begin meeting Thursday, January 17th at 6:30 p.m., at the library located at 500 Main Street in Lake Andes. Our fi rst meeting will be setting up guidelines for the members of the club and this in-cludes how we will select the books to be read throughout the year. If you need more information on the book club please call the library at 487-7524 during the hours of 1-5 Monday-Saturday.

Our fi rst book is “Some Luck” by Jane Smiley, a Pulitzer Prize author. “Some Luck” was the choice of the South Dakota Hu-manities Council in 2016 as the One Book South Dakota. The following summary of this book is from the website “Book Browse”.

On their farm in Denby, Iowa, Rosanna and Walter Langdon abide by time-honored values that they pass on to their fi ve wildly di� erent children: from Frank, the handsome, willful fi rst born,

and Joe, whose love of animals and the land sustains him, to Claire, who earns a special place in her father's heart.

Each chapter in Some Luck covers a single year, beginning in 1920, as American soldiers like Walter return home from World War I, and going up through the early 1950s, with the country on the cusp of enormous social and economic change. As the Langdons branch out from Iowa to both coasts of America, the personal and the historical merge seamlessly: one moment electricity is just begin-ning to power the farm, and the next a son is volunteering to fi ght the Nazis; later still, a girl you'd seen growing up now has a little girl of her own, and you discover that your laughter and your admi-ration for all these lives are mixing with tears.

Some Luck delivers on every-thing we look for in a work of fi ction. Taking us through cycles of births and deaths, passions and betrayals, among characters we come to know inside and out, it is a tour de force that stands wholly on its own. But it is also the fi rst part of a dazzling epic trilogy - a literary adventure that will span a century in America: an astonishing feat of storytelling by a beloved writer at the height of her powers.

2nd Quarter Honor Roll‘A’ Honor Roll

7th Grade: Samara Wipf8th Grade: Jerica Wipf

‘B’ Honor Roll5th Grade: Regan Hofer, Jesse

Wipf 7th Grade: Abigail Hofer, Anna

Hofer, Daryll Wipf, Landon Wipf8th Grade: Jennifer Hofer1st Semester Honor Roll

‘A’ Honor Roll5th Grade:6th Grade: 7th Grade: Samara Wipf8th Grade: Jerica Wipf

‘B’ Honor Roll5th Grade: Regan Hofer, Jesse

Wipf7th Grade: Abigail Hofer, Anna

Hofer, Daryll Wipf, Landon Wipf8th Grade: Jennifer Hofer

2nd QuarterExcellent Attendance

Kndg: Hadassa Wipf1st Grade: Karis Hofer, Chad

Wipf, Greta Wipf2nd Grade: Cadie Hofer, Shaya

Wipf3rd Grade: Cassie Hofer, Cierra

Wipf, Kaylia Wipf5th Grade: Regan Hofer7th Grade: Anna Hofer 8th Grade: Jennifer Hofer

2nd QuarterPerfect Attendance

Jr Kndg: Mila Hofer, Lana Wipf, Monica Wipf

1st Grade: Jocelyn Wipf2nd Grade: Jace Wipf3rd Grade: Emily Wipf, Emma

Wipf4th Grade: Jana Hofer5th Grade: Jesse Wipf6th Grade: Melisha Wipf7th Grade: Abigail Hofer,

Landon Wipf1st Semester

Excellent AttendanceJr. Kndg: Mila Hofer, Lana HoferKndg: Hadassa Wipf1st Grade: Karis Hofer, Greta

Wipf2nd Grade: Jace Wipf3rd Grade: Cassie Hofer, Cierra

Wipf, Emily Wipf5th Grade: Regan Hofer

1st SemesterPerfect Attendance

1st Grade: Jocelyn Wipf3rd Grade: Emma Wipf4th Grade: Jana Wipf5th Grade: Jesse Wipf7th Grade: Landon Wipf

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2ND QUARTER - EXCELLENT ATTENDANCEKndg: Tate Bennett, Matthew Calandra, Linkyn Frederick, Kruze Kaczor, Sophia Pommersheim, Eliyah

Tibbitts1st Grade: Cameron Picotte-Walker, Camden Wilch, Karmen Ziegler2nd Grade: Sam Archambeau, Andrew Calandra, Zintkana Irving, Tate Kaczor, Aiden Thompson3rd Grade: Mila Hopkins, Landon Ronfeldt4th Grade: Jude Bernie5th Grade: Adaya Arrow, Takoda Hare, Rory Kiyukan, Dawson Kranig, Isaiah Milk, Cambria Ronfeldt

ANDES CENTRAL ELEMENTARY2ND QUARTER - PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Kndg: Jeralona Harkcom1st Grade: Makayla Gravatt, Kymani Gullikson, Mikayla Svatos, Emma Swanson2nd Grade: Ryan Gullikson, Nakayah Long, Tyler Ronfeldt4th Grade: Marin Bultje, Adara Hopkins, Javian Pesicka, Mary Thompson5th Grade: Luke Dangel, Katelyn Dvorak

ANDES CENTRAL ELEMENTARY2ND QUARTER - HONOR ROLL

‘A’ Honor Roll5th Grade: Rory Kiyukan, Gracie Ronfeldt, Lexi Schoenfelder‘B’ Honor Roll5th Grade: Luke Dangel, Margaret Fischer, Dawson Kranig, Cambria Ronfeldt

Andes Central MS/HS 2nd Quarter - Excellent Attendance

6th Grade: Mahpiya Irving, AJ Johnson, Dimitrius LaPlante, Hunter Loe ̈ er, Taylor Reynolds

7th Grade: Carlin Hopkins, Gabe Zephier8th Grade: Emma Hofer, Chel Larson 9th Grade: Laela Gravatt, Baylee Johnson, Apollo Weddell10th Grade: Ameia Caple, Aaron Hummel11th Grade: Tyler Swanson12th Grade: Chaz James, Kobe Weverka

1st Semester - Excellent Attendance6th Grade: Hunter Loe ̈ er9th Grade: Baylee Johnson10th Grade: Aaron Hummel11th Grade: Ryan Black Bear, Tyler Swanson12th Grade: Emily Iverson

2nd Quarter - Perfect Attendance6th Grade: Emery Bultje7th Grade: Cole Bergin, Riata Bultje, Claire Johnson9th Grade: Bradley Dangel11th Grade: Ryan Black Bear, Beverly Irving12th Grade: Emily Iverson

1st Semester - Perfect Attendance6th Grade: Emery Bultje7th Grade: Riata Bultje9th Grade: Bradley Dangel11th Grade: Beverly Irving

2nd Quarter - Honor Roll‘A’ HONOR ROLL

6th Grade: Emery Bultje7th Grade: Riata Bultje, Claire Johnson, Abigail Svatos8th Grade: Mira Archambeau, Emma Hofer9th Grade: Jocelyn Abdo, Gabby Abdo-Smith, Riley Boettcher,

Bradley Dangel, Baylee Johnson, Kali Maynard, Keeva Weddell10th Grade: Aaron Hummel, Avery Schacht11th Grade: Annamarie Medicine Horn12th Grade: Brianna Deurmier, Cli� Johnson, Jacob Maynard

“B” HONOR ROLL6th Grade: Kimberly Heth, Mahpiya Irving7th Grade: Cole Bergin, Aubrey Gray, Carlin Hopkins, Kaylene

Kampeska, Lise Kampeska, Hannah Tronvold 8th Grade: Lucas Archambeau, Kalynn Daugherty, Chel Larson9th Grade: Nolan Black Cloud, Laela Gravatt, Apollo Weddell,

Lucy Winckler11th Grade: Angelina Wade12th Grade: Matthew Faulkner, Emily Iverson, Michael Stone,

Daaron Tronvold 1st Semester Honor Roll

‘A’ HONOR ROLL6th Grade: Emery Bultje, Kimberly Heth 7th Grade: Riata Bultje, Claire Johnson, Abigail Svatos9th Grade: Gabby Abdo-Smith, Riley Boettcher, Bradley Dangel,

Baylee Johnson, Kali Maynard, Keeva Weddell10th Grade: Avery Schacht 12th Grade: Brianna Deurmier, Aaron Hummel, Emily Iverson,

Cli� Johnson, Jacob Maynard“B” HONOR ROLL

6th Grade: Mahpiya Irving7th Grade: Cole Bergin, Aubrey Gray, Carlin Hopkins, Kaylene

Kampeska, Lise Kampeska, Hannah Tronvold 8th Grade: Lucas Archambeau, Mira Archambeau, Emma

Hofer, Chel Larson9th Grade: Jocelyn Abdo, Nolan Black Cloud, Laela Gravatt,

Apollo Weddell, Lucy Winckler11th Grade: Annamarie Medicine Horn, Angelina Wade12th Grade: Matthew Faulkner, Michael Stone, Daaron Tronvold

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Shirley M. Miller, age 85 of Menno passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Menno Olivet Care Center. Memorial services were Saturday January 12 at the Olivet United Method-ist Church. Burial was in the Menno Cemetery. The Aisen-brey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, assisted with the service details. On line con-dolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Mae Miller was born on February 4, 1933 in Avon to Harold and Maude (Mclane) Hayward and was raised on a farm southwest of Avon with her thirteen siblings. She attended school in Avon and graduated from Avon High School in 1951. She attended college at Southern State in Springfi eld and gradu-ated with a degree in teaching. While teaching in Olivet, she was introduced to Bryce Miller and they were married on June 2, 1955 at the Wesleyan Church, Avon.

Bryce and Shirley lived in Olivet for their fi rst years of marriage and later moved north of Olivet where they farmed. Shirley was a very hard worker and was active in the farming

SHIRLEY MILLERoperation. She spent many hours milking cows and helping with the sheep operation. Shirley enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, play-ing rook and loved her fl owers. Shirley was a 4-H Leader for many years for James River 4-H Club. Her grandchildren held a very special place in her heart. She loved to read to them and spent endless hours playing games with them and just loved every minute she spent with them. Bryce and Shirley enjoyed camping and every year they would head to Huron to the State Fair. This became an annual event for them which they

truly enjoyed. In 1992 Bryce and Shirley bought a home in Menno where they resided until moving to the apartments in 2012. Shirley became a resident of the Menno-Olivet Care Center in the fall of 2012.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Bryce Miller of Men-no; daughter, Deb (Norm) Uher-ka of Wagner; granddaughter, Danica (Aaron) Uherka- Abels; great-grandchildren, Zander and Max; step-great-grandson, Jacob; daughter, Pam (Dale) Smith of Rapid City; grand-daughter, Trina Smith; son, Terry (Tammy) Miller of Olivet; grandson, Travis (Jade) Miller; great-grandchildren, Trace and Frankie; grandson, Tyler (Jenna) Miller; great-grand-son, Myles; brothers, Aaron Hayward and Dennis Hayward; sisters, Peggy Leisy and Char-lene Nelson.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Maude Hayward; brothers, Jim, Donald and Clarence Hay-ward; sisters, June Hancock, Opal Radack, Patsy Neu, Alva Jones, Mary Grimme and Betty Pudwill.

Mary Eileen (Barta) Walters was born in Wagner on Novem-ber 23, 1929 to John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta. She passed away in Rapid City on January 6, 2019 with loved ones by her side.

Eileen graduated from Wag-ner High School. She married Donald John (D.J.) Walters on May 5, 1951 in San Diego, CA. The following year the couple re-turned to the family farm south of Wagner and joined her in-laws in operating the farm for several years. Eileen and D.J. moved to Carlsbad, NM, then to Pierre, where she began her profession-al career working for the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation as a Personnel O¬ cer. In 1987 Eileen and D.J. retired to Rapid City.

Eileen was an active member of the Altar Society of St. John’s Catholic Church in Wagner and St. Therese Catholic Church in Rapid City. She was also active in Senior Citizens Center. Over the years, Eileen baked and donated thousands of cookies, bars, brownies and candy to

MARY (BARTA) WALTERSnonprofi t organizations. In addi-tion to her love of baking, Eileen enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and needlepoint. One of her great-est joys was being a grandmother and great-grandmother.

Thankful for having shared her life are her two daughters, M. Louise Walters (William Gri¬ n) of Savannah, GA; Barbara Walters Wong (David Wong) of Rapid City and their two children, Jennifer Wong Fuller (Jon) and Matthew Wong; her brother Richard and

wife Marjean (Waltner) Barta of Vermillion; adopted grand-daughter Nicole (Glance) Salley; nephews Mike Barta (Nicole Poznaski) and Brian (Doni) Barta; and nieces Marcia Barta Maltaverne (Mark) and Susan Barta Isaacson (Rollie). Eileen is also survived by her seven great-grandchildren and many grand nieces and nephews.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Donald John Walters; her parents John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta; her sister Leota (Barta) Sidel and brother-in-law Edward Sidel; and her brothers Cletus and Don Barta.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, Jan. 11, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wagner. Eileen was laid to rest beside her husband D.J. at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Wagner.

Her online guestbook is avail-able at www.osheimschmidt.com.

Memorial services for Ed-ward S. “Ed” Howell, age 67, of Bristow, Nebraska were Satur-day, January 12, 2019, at United Methodist Church in Bristow. Reverend Ray Weinerman o¬ ci-ated, with private family burial in Gross Cemetery in Gross, Nebraska.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Spencer, Nebraska was in charge of arrangements.

Ed died Friday, January 4, 2019, at Lancaster Manor in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Edward “Ed” Sandy Howell was born on July 21, 1951, to Joy and Maurine (Sandy) Howell in O’Neill, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm with his family north of Gross, Nebraska. When he was young he would ride his horse with his sister to country school every day. Ed graduated from Spencer High School in 1969. After graduating high school, he moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to study Agriculture Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Due to his father’s failing health, Ed returned home in 1971 to take care of the family farm.

On October 9, 1981, Ed mar-ried Darlene Kay Bowman. The married couple made their home on their farm north of Gross, Ne-braska. They welcomed the birth of their only daughter, Belle Ann, on September 17, 1983.

On September 30, 2013, Ed became a grandfather when his granddaughter was born. His second grandchild, a boy, was born on June 13, 2017. His grandchildren were one of the biggest joys of his life.

Ed worked hard on the farm

EDWARD HOWELLand was a quiet and simple man who enjoyed the solitude of the country life. One of his favorite past times over the years was vis-iting with neighbors and friends over co� ee at the Nebrask Inn in Gross, Nebraska.

He most recently resided close to his daughter and her family in Lincoln, Nebraska at Lancaster Manor due to his failing health. He entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2019, at the age of 67.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joy Howell; mother, Maurine (Sandy) Howell; father-in-law, Carl Derald Bowman; and brothers-in-law, Gary, Robert, and Allen Bowman and Dennis Waggoner.

Edward is survived by his wife, Darlene Howell of Bristow, Nebraska; daughter, Belle (hus-band Scott) Scheef of Lincoln, Nebraska; two grandchildren; sister, Joy “Linda” (husband Joel) Hirshberg of Fairfield, Iowa and their son, Aaron (wife Melanny) Hirshberg of Fairfi eld, Iowa; and mother-in-law, Lucille Bowman of Spencer, Nebraska.

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OBITUARIESA Celebration of Life for Rod-

ney Cahoy, 70, of Avon was held January 11 at the Pour Corner Banquet Room. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.

Rodney L. Cahoy, son of Emil and Irene (Giedd) Cahoy, was born April 22, 1948 in Scotland. He died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Rodney attended Rouse #74 country school and Avon High School. He excelled at football and was feared by his opponents. After high school he helped his Dad farm and then moved to Rapid City. In 1969, he moved to California where he raised six kids. Rod moved back to Avon in 2007 to retire.

Rod loved and cherished his girls. He enjoyed watching football, NASCAR, fi shing and helping others.

Thankful for having shared his life are his mother Irene Cahoy of Tyndall; six daughters and 29 grandchildren: Mattie Nicole Cahoy (six grandkids) of Nebraska City, NE, Leedawn Witthar (five grandkids) of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA,

RODNEY CAHOYPamela L. Cahoy (six grandkids) of Lincoln, NE, Pauline I. Cahoy (three grandkids) of Casper, WY, Tomi R. Cahoy (two grandkids) of Nehawka, NE, Shelleen M. Cahoy (seven grandkids) of Casper, WY; two sisters, Jean (Dave) Boese of Gillette, WY, Pam (Jim) Toupal of Dante; and brother Randy (Sue) Cahoy of Mitchell,

Rodney was preceded in death by his dad and daughter Josephine Dawn Cahoy, who died in infancy.

Funeral Mass for Helen Cuka, 89, of Wagner was held Thursday, January 10 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Dante. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

Helen A. Cuka, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Klufa) Stastny, was born August 22, 1929 in Wagner. She died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Armour Care and Rehabilitation Center in Armour.

Helen graduated from Ravin-ia High School in 1948. She re-ceived her Teaching Certifi cate from Southern State College in Springfi eld.

Helen was united in marriage to Leonard Cuka on June 6, 1950 at St. John Catholic Church in Wagner. Three children were blessed to their union. Together they farmed southwest of Dante. She also taught country school at Lawrence #53 for a few years. She later worked as a cook at the Heritage Court, the Good

HELEN CUKASamaritan Center and the Wagner Hospital. They moved into Wagner in 1993. She moved into the Armour Care and Rehabilitation Center in March of 2014.

Helen was a member of the As-sumption Catholic Church, Cath-olic Daughters, VFW Auxiliary, Modern Woodmen and Pinochle Club. She also taught Catechism for many years.

Helen will be remembered for her love of cooking and baking and sharing her baked goods with

everyone. She will be especially remembered for her pies. Hel-en also loved to play scrabble, pinochle and enjoyed bowling. She was a very good seamstress.

Thankful for having shared her life are her sons Mark and wife Robbin and Gerard and wife Sharon Cuka, all of Wagner; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grand-children; eight brothers and sisters: Joe Stastny of Lennox, Dorothy Cuka, Agnes Kokesh, John Stastny, Tony (Donna) Stastny, all of Wagner, Anne (Jerry) Wagner of Pierre, Rose (Dennis) Koupal of Wagner and Martha (Pat) Uecker of Rapid City; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Leonard on September 8, 2017; daughter Mary Kay Thaler; four broth-ers and sisters: Alice Kokesh, Mildred Cap, and Mary and Franklin, who died in infancy; four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law.

Stuart Bartusch, of Pick-stown passed away at his home on January 8. 2019 of natural causes.

Stuart was born August 24, 1961 in Mason City, Iowa to Ward and Ruth Bartusch. The family moved to Janesville, Iowa prior to the start of Stuart’s education. He was a 1979 high school grad-uate of Janesville Consolidated Schools.

After graduation Stuart moved to Nebraska, where he attended college and obtained and Associate of Arts degree in Music. Shortly after that he served two terms in the US Army.

He was employed with the Army Corp of Engineers in the local area. He was an avid mu-sician and a lover of cats.

He is survived by daughter Brittany Bartusch of Norfolk, NE, son Brandon Bartusch of Omaha, NE and sister Suzanne Prymek of Oxford, IA.

No visitation or services will be held at the family’s request. Private burial will be at a later date at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Heartland Humane Soci-ety Shelter at 3400 East Highway 50, Yankton, SD 57078.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sandra Gay Bartusch.

Crosby-Jae ger Funeral Homes of Wagner are handling the arrangements.

STUART BARTUSCH

Joseph Shields III, 46, of Lake Andes, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Avera McK-ennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral service was held at the Ihanktonwan Oyate Community Center in Marty. Burial was in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery, Marty. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

Joe M. Shields III was born October 18, 1972 in Rosebud, to Joe Shields Jr. and Sherry Hol-low Horn Bear. At six months old, he was then raised by his grandmother Susan Lance-Shields in Old Ring Thunder. He also stayed with his grandfather, Joe Shields Sr. on the Yankton Sioux reservation, traveling with him to NAC ceremonies in di� erent reservations. They both taught him to understand the Lakota and Dakota lan-guages.

Joe attended schools at Todd County and Marty Indian School. He obtained his GED and later attended Arizona Au-tomotives for one year. In 1991, Joe became a father to Jennifer R. Shields. He later met Roberta

JOSEPH SHIELDS IIISands in 1992 and moved to Arizona to start a new beginning together. They were eventually married, and to this union they had three daughters: Shaylene, Olowan and Tashina Shields.

Joe lived in Arizona for 15 years before moving back to the Wah-ancanka homestead in Marty. Joe enjoyed hunting, riding horses, going on nature walks and loved to sing. As a child, Joe learned how to make beadwork, quillwork and other crafts from his grandmother, as she mostly had grandsons. Later on, he taught his family to make quillwork as well.

Joe helped his father and broth-

er with ceremonies around the community and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved to travel, meet new peo-ple and made friends wherever he went. Joe liked to tease and make people laugh, no matter how close they were to him.

Joe had a vast amount of knowledge of our traditional beliefs that he was taught by his grandparents and father. He was baptized in the Native American Church, attending ceremonies, and enjoyed going to church. He will be greatly missed.

Joe is survived by his children: Jennifer, Shaylene, Olowan and Tashina Shields; grandchildren: Daniel Jr., Kiyanna, Louis, Shandiin and one more on the way; siblings: Shane, Telly and Marcus Shields; Michael and Kenneth Little Brave Jr., and Twila Little Brave.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Sherry Hollow Horn Bear and Joe Shields Jr.; siblings: Bernadine, Stephanie, and Melanie Shields; grand-parents: Susan Lance-Shields, Joseph Shields, Sr. and Nell and Josephine Hollow Horn Bear.Pechous Publications

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Peggy Zech, 80, Mitchell, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Oak View Terrace in Freeman.

Memorial services for Peggy Wynia Zech will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 19 at UCC Congregational Church in Mitchell with Bittner Funeral Chapel in charge of arrange-ments.

Peggy Ann Wynia was born on April 22, 1938. She was the second daughter born to Riemer and Marie (Westra) Wynia at Springfi eld and was the sixth of seven children.

When she was five years old, the family moved to a farm southwest of Avon where she attended Rouse Country School and graduated from Avon High School. Peggy continued her education by attending South-ern State Teachers College in Springfi eld and received a Mas-ter’s Degree in Elementary Edu-cation from USD in Vermillion.

On June 12, 1966, she was united in marriage to Eugene A. Zech of Pocahontas, Iowa. They started their married life in Mitchell and remained there until 2013. She moved to Springfi eld and then to Oakview Terrace in Freeman where she resided until her death.

Peggy’s chosen career was in the teaching fi eld and she spent 36 years teaching ele-mentary and middle school. Peggy retired after teaching in the Mitchell School System for 29 years. While teaching, she belonged to all the educational organizations.

She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ where she served in various capacities. Peggy was a member of the Women’s Fellow-ship, the Elks National Founda-tion, James Valley Community Center, and MARTA. She helped at the Salvation Army with bell

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PEGGY ZECHringing and food distribution. She volunteered at Avera Queen of Peace, helped with the Heart and Sole Cancer Walk, and worked on the drives for diabe-tes, heart, multiple sclerosis, and the leukemia and cancer drives.

Peggy’s hobbies included reading, sewing, gardening, writing poetry, calligraphy, helping others and traveling.

She will be remembered for her sunny disposition, her cap-turing smile and her willingness to help those in need.

Being grateful for having shared her life is her brother Dean Wynia, Dante; sister Della Stimpson and husband Ed of Wagner and sisters in law, Rose Wynia of Sacramento, CA and Helen Wynia, Oakland, NE; She is also survived by 16 nieces and nephews whom she thoroughly enjoyed and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Her beloved husband, Eugene Zech; parents, Riemer and Marie Wynia; brothers, Junior Ree, Bill, Jack and wife Gertrude Wynia; sister, Mary Lou Peter-son and husband Rudy; sister in law, Liese Wynia; all preceded her in death.

In lieu of fl owers, it was Peg-gy’s request to send memorial to your favorite charity.

STATE

Earlier this month, I placed my hand on my dad’s worn Bible and made a promise to South Dakota to govern in a way that respects and benefi ts every person in our state. I promised to serve in a way that improved things for the next generation. My dream? To grow our state into a place where our kids can thrive. We’re going to produce a stronger tomorrow for the next generation.

But my parents taught me to do more than dream, they taught me to do. So 73 hours after I took that Oath of O¬ ce, I stood in front of the legislature and outlined my plan to create a stronger South Dakota for the next generation. One of those plans is to aggressively battle the meth epidemic.

As I’ve talked with fi rst re-sponders about our meth prob-lem, they’ve told me of situations where they walked into homes of meth users and found kids starving in their bedrooms, their parents drugged out of their minds. Stories like this are fre-quent. In Iowa, a four-month-old baby was killed just over a month ago after his meth-addict dad forgot him in a swing. He died of malnutrition and infection. The police found his little body covered in maggots and sores – his parents too strung out on meth to remember his existence.

This is what our law enforce-ment has to deal with every day.

BATTLING THE METH EPIDEMIC

Governor Krisi Noem

Meth is fi lling our jails and prisons, clogging our court systems, and stretching our drug treatment capacity. But meth is rarely made in South Dakota anymore. The vast majority of this meth is coming from Mexico. Our meth epidemic is the price we are paying for our nation’s failure to adequately se-cure our southern border.

Meth destroys people, but it does much more. It destroys families. It hurts our kids, and we see that in our schools, in our foster families, and in our health care providers. This breaks my heart. Not because I’m the governor. Because I’m a mom.

In the coming months and years, we’ll work to expand prevention and treatment programs. We need to do more to educate our young people about the e� ects of meth and give them strategies to avoid it. We’ll also help every South Da-

kotan learn to identify the early signs of meth use to increase ear-ly referrals to treatment. I want to reach meth users before they enter the criminal justice system and commit other crimes. Our objective isn’t to imprison peo-ple – that hurts families too. We need additional mental health services. We must help people beat their meth addiction and return to their jobs and families.

Furthermore, we’re going to get more aggressive in enforcing our laws against meth. We need to stop the tra¬ c of meth into our state and crack down on those who deal drugs.

And while we crack down on enforcement, we must pave ave-nues for rehabilitation. Earlier this year, I visited Teen Chal-lenge in Brookings – an incred-ible program that helps people struggling with life-controlling substance abuse and equips them to become productive members of their community. We need more options like this for people trapped in addiction, recognizing that second chances are available to people willing to walk the road to recovery.

I recognize this is a big prob-lem to tackle, but I’m committed to confronting it, and I’m con-fi dent I have the plan to make an impact. We must continue having these conversations and addressing these problems to create a stronger South Dakota for the next generation.

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SPORTSANDES CENTRAL-DAKOTA CHRISTIAN SUFFERS LOSS TO TDA

Daaron Tronvold goes up to attempt the shot against a tough TDA defense.

Cliff Johnson fi ghts for the basketball.Photography by Barb PechousSidney Muckey goes up for the shot.

Brianna Deurmier passses the ball to Mackenzie Muckey.

ACDC 7 11 17 27TDA 7 25 35 51Andes Central-Dakota Chris-

tian girls team took the court to start o� the evening against a tough Tripp-Delmont-Armour on January 8 in Lake Andes as they su� ered the loss 27-51.

Brianna Deurmier led the scoring with 8 points followed by Tyra Medicine Horn with 7. Sidney Muckey had 7 rebounds, Tyra Medicine horn had 3 assists and Brianna Deurmier had 4 steals.

As a team they shot 29% from the fi eld and 50% from the freethrow line. They had 18 total rebounds and 14 turnovers. This loss now brings to record to 5-2.

ACDC 16 20 45 56TDA 20 36 54 66The boys took the court next and

after a tough battle ACDC took the loss 56-66.

Parker VanderPol led the scor-ing attack with 15 points followed by Cli� Johnson with 14 and Jaeson Garcia with 13. Cli� Johnson had 12 rebounds and Jace Faulkner had 5 assists.

As a team they shot 38% from the fi eld and 50% from the freethrow line. They had 42 total rebounds with 11 turnovers. This loss now makes their season record 2-4.

ACDC 12 17 33 45MC 11 17 21 21On January 10 the team took

on Mitchell Christian at Dakota Christian. ACDC sent MC home with the loss 45-21.

Tyra Medicine Horn led scoring with 9 points followed by Allison Muckey with 8. Sidney Muckey had 9 rebounds and Isabel Pheifer had 6. Pheifer also had 4 assists. Tyra Medicine Horn and Mackenzie Muckey each had 6 steals. The team shot 23% from the fi eld and 71% from the freethrow line.

ACDC 7 11 17 27MC 7 25 35 51The boys team struggled against

Mitchell Christian and su� ered the loss 65-75.

Daaron Tronvold scored 27 points, Parker VanderPol added 14. Tronvold had 10 rebounds, Jaeson Garcia had 9 and Jace Faulkner had 8. VanderPol had 7 assists followed by Tronvold with 5.

As a team they shot 34% from the fi eld and 17% from the freethrow line. They had 48 total rebounds and 13 turnovers.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019Lake Andes Wavepage 8

District 21 Senate ReportBy Rocky Blare, District 21 Senator

It has been an exciting fi rst week of session in Pierre. We have heard from the new gov-ernor, Kristi Noem as she ad-dressed the joint chambers early this week. She is committee to working within our budget to maintain South Dakota’s fi scal strength and encouraging eco-nomic growth as we look to the future. Her key points included dealing with the meth epidem-ic, agriculture issues, habitat enhancements for wildlife and expanding broadband Internet service.

Chief Justice Gilbertson ad-dressed the Senate the following day and he outlined how the judicial system in South Dakota has become more e¬ cient and responsive to the changing de-mographics and issues facing us. He talked about the successful

introduction of drug courts and addressing the needs of lawyers in rural areas.

On Thursday, the Honorable Rodney Bordeaux, President of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, spoke to the chambers about the prog-ress the tribes are making. He talked about the positive chang-es they have made to the tribal justice system. Bordeaux listed concerns relating to education, medical care, economic oppor-tunities on the reservation and the environment.

This coming week the Senate committees will be considering numerous bills and my week starts Monday morning. I am Vice Chairman of the Transpor-tation Committee and I am also a member of the Ag Committee.

It has been a pleasure hear-ing and seeing many of you. I encourage everyone to contact me at anytime.

I am sending my fondest greetings to everyone in District 21. Another year has come and gone, and once again legislators have gathered in Pierre for the 94th Legislative Session. I look forward to serving you and this great state again this year. I am honored that you continue to support me as your Repre-sentative in the SD House and consider it a great privilege to serve again this year as House Majority Leader.

This past weekend my wife Trudy and I attended the historic event of the Inauguration of our state’s fi rst female Governor on Saturday afternoon. The entire Inaugural event was one that was planned to the most specifi c details. The Inaugural Ball at the Capitol that evening was stunningly beautiful with trumpets announcing the en-trance of dignitaries during the Grand March and Governor Noem was surprised with a huge fireworks display to end the evening. More people attended the Inaugural Ball at the Capitol on Saturday evening than ever recorded in history for past balls. On Sunday AM, Governor Kristi Noem started her fi rst day in o¬ ce with a Christian worship service hosted in the Rotunda of the Capitol. They anticipated 200 attending but there were over 500 who came to worship God. Trudy was honored to be asked to participate in the service by reading Scripture and praying.

Tuesday was the 1st day of this year’s session. Governor Kristi Noem gave her State of the State Address to the legisla-ture, guests, and those who were watching by TV. She received several standing ovations. Gov-ernor Noem started her address by making it clear that fi scal dis-cipline would be the foundation of her Governorship. Governor Noem talked about her plans for Agriculture, to improve habitat for pheasants and for improv-

ing broadband internet service across the state. The Governor is committed to partnering with in-novative technologies, value-added agriculture, bringing industries to our state, leveraging our expertise in healthcare, crops and applied research, and cyber technology to bring jobs for South Dakotans.

Governor Noem with enforce-ment, rehabilitation and educa-tion plans to battle the family destroying meth epidemic and calls for more foster families to give every child a home. The Governor proposes a centralized site to put agendas, meetings, live streams and minutes for all levels of government and a common-sense Reporter Shield Law. The Governor shared a bold vision for South Dakota and the entire legis-lative body has a renewed energy looking forward to being involved in unfolding the historic plans and goals for this state.

On Wednesday, the 2nd day of session, Chief Justice Gilbertson gave us his vision of South Dakota in his State of the Judiciary. Some of the key points included changes to the state’s BAR exam passing requirements, the drug problem in SD, concerns of elder abuse and current programs that place attorneys in rural areas. Gilbert-son expressed honor in a touching moment for Justice Zinter who recently passed away. Zinter’s out-standing character, professional attitude and extremely fair view were spoken of.

The State of the Tribes was given on Thursday by Rodney M. Bordeaux who is President of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. President Bordeaux spoke of the reservation court systems, of Native American Education and concerns on natural resources. He spent time commending Gov-ernor Noem for her outstanding e� orts to work with SD Native Americans to better education and her promise to work close-ly with SD tribes for all Native American people.

We will have several Legis-lative Meet and Greets across the District on Saturday Janu-ary 26th. Senator Rocky Blare, Representative Caleb Finck and I will be at each of these locations to meet with you, answer ques-tions, and take ideas for new leg-islation needed. We will start in Springfi eld from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the Community Center. From there we will go to Pickstown to Abby’s Convenience Store and Restaurant from 11:15 to 12:15. We will then head to Platte and will be at the Dutch Oven Bakery from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Next we will be in Gregory at the Dayspring Co� ee Co. on Main Street from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. And we will fi nish up in Winner at the West River Tap from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. This is open for everyone to come and meet your legislative team from this District. Hope to see many of you at each of these events. Your legislative team is committed to once again balance our budget, protect our freedoms and represent the good citizens of our state.

I pray that everyone had a wonderful 2018 and are looking forward to a 2019 fi lled with joy and blessings! Feel free to contact me at lee.qualm@sdleg-islature.gov with your ideas and concerns. Also, if you come to Pierre, please stop by my o¬ ce as it is always a pleasure to see friends from our District. Have a wonderful week!

Rep. Lee QualmHouse Majority Leader

Chairman House State Affairs CommitteeLegislative Procedures Committee

Rep. Caleb FinckSD House of

RepresentativesDistrict 21

Howdy, my name is Caleb Finck and I am the newly elect-ed State Representa-tive from District 21 representing Tripp, Gregory, Charles Mix, and the western part of Bon Homme counties! I live south of Tripp, SD where I farm with my family and I work part time at a restaurant. I will be writing to you all on a weekly basis to try and keep everyone up to speed on what is happening during the 2019 Legislative Session. I will be serving on the House Ag and Natural Resources Committee as well as the House Transpor-tation Committee. If you would like to discuss anything please contact me at your convenience by email at Caleb.Finck@SD-Legislature.gov or by calling or texting at 605.933.2042.

The fi rst four legislative days went quickly last week as we met in Joint Session to hear the Governor Noem's State of the State address, the State of the Ju-

diciary from Chief Justice David Gilb-ertson, and the State of the Tribes from the Honorable Rod-ney M. Bordeaux. Aside from those addresses most of the work happening right now is behind the scenes work re-

searching and drafting legisla-tion. I, like many others, have legislation being drafted and I will share those details with you once I have o¬ cially intro-duced them. All legislation for this session must be submitted by January 30th where it will begin working through the process. Some legislation that has already been fi led will begin to work through the committee process this week. I encourage you to follow any legislation that interests you through the Legislative Research Councils website at sdlegislature.gov where you can track bills, listen to live committees, and daily fl oor session activity. Again, if you have any questions for me please contact me and have a great week.

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CHARLES MIX COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR SESSIONDECEMBER 20, 2018

(UNAPPROVED)The Charles Mix County Board

of Commissioners met in regular session on December 20, 2018 at 10:00 am. Vice-Chairman Neil VonEschen opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with Commissioner Jack Soulek present. Auditor Sara K. Clayton and Nick Stotz were also present. Agenda:

A motion was made by Soulek seconded by VonEschen to approve the Agenda as presented. All in favor, motion carried. Minutes:

A motion was made by Soulek and seconded by VonEschen to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2018 regular session. All in favor, motion carried.Bills:

A motion was made by Soulek and seconded by VonEschen to approve the bills as presented. All in favor, motion carried.Plats:

A motion was made by Von-Eschen and seconded by Soulek to approve the plat of Lot 1, First Subdivision of a portion of Lot 832, Yankton Reservation Survery, also described as located in Section 26, Township 95 North, Range 63 West of the 5th P.M., Charles Mix County, South Dakota. All in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Von-Eschen and seconded by Soulek to approve the plat of Lot 52, in the E ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 13, Township 99 North, Range 68 West of the 5th P.M., Charles Mix County, South Dakota. All in favor, motion carried.States Attorney:

Scott Podhradsky, Deputy States Attorney, met with the Com-mission concerning his meeting with the City of Wagner to discuss a property that has a special as-sessment against it from the City of Wagner for the demolition of the house. The county owns the prop-erty for nonpayment of taxes by the property owner. Podhradsky presented gifting the parcel from the county to the City of Wagner during the city council meeting. A motion was made by VonEschen and seconded by Soulek to transfer the parcel, 28.55.19.006, to the City of Wagner. All in favor, motion carried.Public Comments:

No public comments were heard. No action taken. Prevailing Winds Road Agree-ment:

Scott Creech and Roland Jur-gens met with the Commission to discuss the road use and repair agreement between Prevailing Wind Park, LLC and Charles Mix County. Highway Foreman - Doug Cimpl and Highway Superinten-dent – Doug Kni� en were also

present. No action taken. Bridge Repair Project:

Sealed bids were opened for the bridge repair project. Highway Superintendent Doug Kni� en was present. The bid from Hollaway Bridge and Culvert, Inc. for $450/hour for equipment and labor, also $100/hour each for additional labor was accepted. Asphalt Concrete Project:

Sealed bids were opened for the asphalt concrete project. Highway Superintendent Doug Kni� en was present. The bid from Commercial Asphalt for patching at $97 per ton was accepted.Overlay Project:

Sealed bids were opened for the overlay project. Highway Superin-tendent Doug Kni� en was present. The bids from Commercial Asphalt for segment 91B11BM for 5,100 tons at $85 per ton and for segment 87L15BB for 2,550 tons at $85 per ton were reviewed and accepted.Chip Seal/Fog Seal:

Sealed bids were opened for the chip and fog seal project. Highway Superintendent Doug Kni� en was present.

The bids are as listed below. TopKote, Inc. Segment 90LT16BM – 3 miles Chip Seal in place $57,020.28 Fog Seal in place $12,492.21 Total - $69,512.49 Segment 23P49BM/Segment

38S49BM – 9 miles Chip Seal in place $171,060.84 Fog Seal in place $37,476.63 Total - $208,537.47Segment 114P78 – 1 ½ miles Chip Seal in place $28,510.14 Fog Seal in place $6,246.11 Total - $34,756.25Bituminous Paving, Inc. Segment 90LT16BM – 3 miles Chip Seal in place $64,064.00 Fog Seal in place $29,744.00 Total - $93,808.00 Segment 23P49BM/Segment

38S49BM – 9 miles Chip Seal in place $185,323.95 Fog Seal in place $89,230.05 Total - $274,554.00Segment 114P78 – 1 ½ miles Chip Seal in place $30,888.00 Fog Seal in place $14,872.00 Total - $45,760.00The Road Guy Construction Segment 90LT16BM – 3 milesCompany, Inc. Chip Seal in place $51,432.00 Fog Seal in place $13,911.00 Total - $65,343.00 Segment 23P49BM/Segment

38S49BM – 9 miles Chip Seal in place $158,400.00 Fog Seal in place $41,733.00 Total - $200,133.00Segment 114P78 – 1 ½ miles Chip Seal in place $26,400.00 Fog Seal in place $6,955.00 Total - $33,355.00 A motion was made by Soulek

and seconded by VonEschen to approve the bid from The Road Guy Construction Company, Inc for the Chip/Fog Seal project of segment 91B11BM for 5,100 tons at $85 per ton and for segment 87L15BB for

2,550 tons at $85 per ton. All in favor, motion carried. Sheri� :

Sheriff Randy Thaler met with the Commission. A motion was made Soulek and seconded VonEschen to accept the state bid of $29,598.00 for the purchase of a Dodge Ram 4x4 Crew Cab pickup. All in favor, motion carried. A mo-tion was made by VonEschen and seconded by Soulek to raise the dai-ly jail rate for Charles Mix to $65 per day. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Soulek and approved by VonEschen to approve the hiring of Tanner Novak as FT Jailer, beginning 1/4/19 at $13.00/hr. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Soulek and seconded by VonEschen to approve the hiring of Damon Gri¬ th as FT Deputy Sheri� , beginning 1/5/19 at $17.26/hr. All in favor, motion carried. Sealed bids were opened for the sale of the Sheri� Depart-ment’s 2013 Dodge Ram pickup. A motion was made by Soulek and seconded by VonEschen to accept the bid of $8,000 from Hunter Johnson, Geddes, SD. All in favor, motion carried. Public Deposits Option:

Mike Frei with Commercial State Bank met with the Commis-sion to present information con-cerning options for public deposits for the County. No action taken. Adjourn:

A motion was made by Soulek and seconded by VonEschen to adjourn until next regular session on December 27, 2018. All in favor, motion carried.

Bills: INSURANCE: SDPAA, INSURANCE FEES, 84481.58, TO-TAL: $84,481.58

COURTS: MELISSA ODENS, TRANSCRIPTS, 1985.00, TOTAL: $1,985.00

STATES ATTY: THOMSON REUTERS, SOFTWARE, 165.00, TOTAL: $165.00

GOVERNMENT BLDG: AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS, SUPPLIES & FEES, 307.57, MIDWEST FIRE & SAFE-TY, FEES & SERVICES, 52.50, WAGNER BUILDING SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, 75.97, TOTAL: $436.04

VETERANS: ROY KING, MILE-AGE, 36.96, HARLAN SILBAUGH, MILEAGE, 19.32, TOTAL: $56.28

C O R O N E R : S A N F O R D HEALTH, FEES & SERVICES, 2100.00, TOTAL: $2,100.00

JUVENILE DETENTION:LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES, PRISONER HOUSING, 1116.48, TOTAL: $1,116.48

NURSE: WAGNER EARLY CHILDHOOD, RENT, 624.00, PLATTE HEALTH CENTER AVERA, RENT, 383.00, TOTAL: $1,007.00

WIC: WAGNER EARLY CHILD-HOOD, RENT, 330.00, TOTAL: $330.00

MENTALLY ILL: BREVIK LAW OFFICE, COURT APPOINT-ED, 200.45, LINCOLN COUNTY TREASURER, SERVICES, 67.50,

YANKTON COUNTY TREASUR-ER, SERVICES, 475.00, TOTAL: $742.95

COUNTY FAIR: AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS, SUPPLIES & FEES, 266.42, TO-TAL: $266.42

HIGHWAY: BUTLER MACHIN-ERY CO, REPAIRS & SUPPLIES, 2529.82, HOSEK ENTERPRISE, CRUSHED CONCRETE, 758.00, LIEUWEN’S, SUPPLIES, 26.43, TOTAL: $3,314.25

COMMUNICATION CEN-

TER: CENTURY LINK, UTILI-TIES, 684.27, TOTAL: $684.27

STATE MOTOR VEH: RENITA VANZEE, REFUND, 77.60, TOTAL: $77.60GRAND TOTAL: $96,762.87________________________Keith Mushitz, Chairman

________________________Sara K. Clayton, Auditor

Published once at the total ap-proximate cost of: $82.94.

Published: January 16, 2019.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20

CHARLES MIX COUNTYCOMMISSIONER MINUTES

CHARLES MIX COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR SESSIONDECEMBER 27, 2018

The Charles Mix County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 2018 at 10:00 am. Vice-Chairman Neil VonEschen opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order with Chairman Keith Mushitz present via teleconference (SDCL 1-25-1). Auditor Sara K. Clayton and Nick Stotz were also present. Agenda and Bills:

A motion was made by Von-Eschen seconded by Mushitz to approve the Agenda and bills as presented. All in favor, motion carried. Sheri� :

Sheri� Randy Thaler met with the Commission to discuss invest-ment and opt-out options for the South Dakota Retirement System. No action taken. 2019 Wages:

A motion was made by Mushitz and seconded by VonEschen to approve a raise of $1.00/hr. for county employees for 2019. All in favor, motion carried. Adjourn:

A motion was made by VonE-schen and seconded by Mushitz to adjourn until next regular session on January 10, 2018. All in favor, motion carried.

Bills: COMMISSIONERS:ANDES STATE BANK, SDRS SERVICES, 2.40, CHARLES MIX COUNTY NEWS, PUBLISHING, 620.74, TOTAL: $623.14

ELECTIONS: CHARLES MIX COUNTY NEWS, PUBLISHING, 1240.07, TOTAL: $1,240.07

COURTS: PATRICK BELLING, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 63.44, CONNIE HOLIDAY, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 70.16, VANESSA IVERSON, JUROR FEES & MILE-AGE, 60.08, ANDREW KOK, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 63.44, MARY KUHLMAN, JUROR FEES & MILE-AGE, 66.80, RICHARD LEIBEL, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 63.44, RANDY VESELY, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 53.36, MARIE BLAHA, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 40.24,

MEGAN COOKE, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 63.44, MARTIN DRESDEN, JUROR FEE, 10.00, SOLANA FISCHER, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 14.20, TANA HUI-ZENGA, JUROR FEES & MILE-AGE, 35.20, MICHAEL KIMALL, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 76.88, KAREN KINDT, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 65.96, KRISTI KOUPAL, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 33.52, GREG KRCIL, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 29.32, LISA LIGTEN-BERG, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 22.60, DONALD LUCAS, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 35.20, JAMES MEYER, JUROR FEES & MILE-AGE, 63.44, COURTNEY PAZOUR, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 31.00, SUSANNE PLOOSTER, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 86.96, MARTIN REZAC, JUROR FEES & MILE-AGE, 77.72, MISCHELLE SLABA, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 62.60, TERRY SVATOS, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 13.36, ROSS TIMMER-MAN, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 70.16, KENNY UECKER, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 66.80, PEGGY WALL, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 36.88, JOSHUA WOODS, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 56.72, BERNA-DETTE ZEPHIER, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 22.60, JERALD HORST, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 18.40, NORMAN UHERKA, JUROR FEES & MILEAGE, 71.00, TOTAL: $1,544.92

STATES ATTY: BADGER STATE RECOVERY, MAINTE-NANCE, 141.92, PECHOUS PUB-LICATIONS, PUBLISHING, 16.27, TOTAL: $158.19

COURT APPOINTED ATTY: GINA RUGGIERI, COURT AP-POINTED, 675.80, SWIER LAW FIRM, COURT APPOINTED, 3421.00, KEITH GOEHRING, COURT APPOINTED, 2103.97, WHALEN LAW OFFICE, COURT APPOINTED, 5329.70, TOTAL: $11,530.47

GOVERNMENT BLDG: NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, UTILITIES, 773.93, TOTAL: $773.93

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Wagner-Lake Andes Ambulance Annual Meeting

Tuesday, January 157:00 p.m.

Ambulance District Meeting Room - Wagner

Annual reports on the financial status of the District, equipment, staff, and number of runs made by both ambulances for the year will be presented in addition to any other business that comes before the board. Copies of the minutes for the 2018 annual meeting available at the District office and will be available at the annual meeting. Election of five (5) Directors will be held. Two (2) positions are for the Wagner area, two (2) positions are for the Lake Andes area and one (1) position for the District At Large. Anyone interested in serving on the Board should contact the Administrator or the current Board Members to express their interest.

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The public is invited to attend.Please plan to attend this very important meeting.

VETERANS: HARLAN SIL-BAUGH, MILEAGE, 19.32, TOTAL: $19.32

GIS: MICROFILM IMAGING SYSTEM, SOFTWARE, 480.00, TOTAL: $480.00

SHERIFF: GALLS, EQUIP-MENT, 96.99, GEDDES FARM-ERS CO-OP, EQUIPMENT, 25.00, NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, UTILITIES, 528.16, OFFICE PROD-UCTS, SUPPLIES, 59.98, TOTAL: $710.13

JAIL: CAHOY’S GENERAL STORE, GROCERIES, 217.00, COR-RECT RX PHARMACY, PRISONER CARE, 7.03, CASH-WAY DISTRIB-UTING, GROCERIES, 3172.74, AVERA ST BENEDICT, PRISON-ER CARE, 63.75, BOMGAARS, SUPPLIES, 36.96, CHAMBERLAIN WHOLESALE, GROCERIES, 909.75, LAKE ANDES FARMER’S CO-OP, PROPANE/SUPPLIES, 366.30, MIDWEST FIRE & SAFETY, MAINTENANCE, 261.00, NORTH-WESTERN ENERGY, UTILITIES, 528.16, OFFICE PRODUCTS, SUPPLIES, 49.48, PENNINGTON COUNTY JAIL, TRANSPORT, 417.25, WAGNER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PRISONER CARE,

1508.76, TOTAL: $7,538.18JUVENILE DETENTION:

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, UTILITIES, 51.85, TOTAL: $51.85

MENTALLY ILL: LUCY LEW-NO, SERVICES, 609.41, MARK KATTERHAGEN, SERVICES, 78.00, DARCY LOCKWOOD, SER-VICES, 78.00, YANKTON CO SHERIFF’S DEPT, SERVICES, 100.00, TOTAL: $865.41

COUNTY FAIR: NORTH-WESTERN ENERGY, UTILITIES, 70.69, TOTAL: $70.69

HIGHWAY: SAMUELSON TIRE & OIL, REPAIRS, 269.80, I-STATE TRUCK CENTER, SUP-PLIES, 174.66, LITTLE FALLS MA-CHINE, SUPPLIES, 370.29, DMC WEAR PARTS, SUPPLIES, 7825.00, BEST PROPANE, PROPANE, 642.00, AVERA ST BENEDICT, SERVICES, 54.00, BOMGAARS, SUPPLIES, 495.98, BUTLER MA-CHINERY CO, SUPPLIES, 545.54, CHARLES MIX COUNTY NEWS, PUBLISHING, 23.26, DIAMOND MOWERS, SUPPLIES/EQUIP-MENT, 38549.28, COUNTRY PRIDE COOP, DIESEL, 1963.32, GEDDES FARMER’S CO-OP, SUPPLIES/GAS, 199.07, C&B OPERATIONS, REPAIRS/EQUIPMENT, 101134.47, KELLY’S AUTO PARTS, REPAIRS/SUPPLIES, 790.92, KUIP’S COR-NER HARDWARE, SUPPLIES,

18.56, LAKE ANDES FARMER’S CO-OP, SUPPLIES/PROPANE, 661.78, MEYERINK FARM SER-VICE, REPAIRS, 723.72, MID-WEST CONCRETE & REDI-MIX, SUPPLIES, 1800.00, MIDWEST AG CENTER, SUPPLIES, 33.36, SEVERSON OIL CO, PROPANE, 947.04, TRANSOURCE, REPAIRS/SUPPLIES, 2657.47, WW TIRE SER-VICE, SUPPLIES, 3034.80, WAG-NER AUTO SUPPLY, SUPPLIES/OIL, 205.28, WILLIAMS SEP-TIC SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, 325.00, TOTAL: $163,444.60

COMMUNICATIONS CEN-TER: B&L COMMUNICATIONS, SUPPLIES, 367.00, NORTHWEST-ERN ENERGY, UTILITIES, 264.07, TOTAL: $631.07

EMERGENCY DISASTER: CHARLES MIX COUNTY NEWS, PUBLISHING, 81.00, TOTAL: $81.00

GRAND TOTAL: $189,762.97

________________________Keith Mushitz, Chairman

________________________Sara K. Clayton, Auditor

Published once at the total ap-proximate cost of: $66.24.

Published: January 16, 2019.

CHARLES MIX COUNTY PROCEEDINGS CONTINUED

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COLUMNISTS

As you might know, Betsy and I have a second home in Wisconsin just outside of Madison. It gives us the opportunity to be closer to two of our daughters and their families. With all of my health issues, Madison’s UW Hospital has also been God send for me.

In the Madison area, I recently stumbled upon a very interesting farm. If you pulled into this farm yard and saw the two long narrow buildings that lie parallel to each other, you would think confi nement buildings. You would be partially correct, but they aren’t the typical chicken, turkey, or hog units.

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water rather than soil. The operation I recently visited has certainly perked my interest in hydroponics, and I am now curious about what’s happening hydroponics wise on the SDSU campus.

I know very little about tilapia. I fi rst saw them on a restaurant menu about 15 years ago. I became a bit more familiar with tilapia when I observed fi shermen in dugout canoes on Africa’s Chobe River collecting tilapia in their gill nets. I was fi shing for tiger fi sh at the time. Today tilapia are becoming increasingly important as a food source.

The temperature in both of these buildings, for both air and water, is carefully controlled. The fi rst building I entered housed two long rows of large plastic tanks full of water. The tanks contained live tilapia of various sizes ranging from fi ngerlings to fi sh that might weigh fi ve pounds. All the tanks held like-sized fi sh that graduated in size from one end of the building to the other. The water in the tanks was vigorously circulated….. perhaps by air jets.

The second building held long, narrow tanks that were separated by narrow walking paths that permitted access to both sides of the tank. The fi sh tank water in the fi rst building circulated from tank to tank, and then ran through underground pipes into the tanks of the second building. That water ran through the length of the second building’s tanks, and was then reintroduced back into fi rst building’s fi sh tanks. In other words, the same water went round and round.

The tilapia were fed food pellets three times a day. After the evening feeding, the lights were turned o� and the fi sh went to sleep. The vigorously circulated water carried the fi sh waste nutrients into the waters of the second building where the rich water “fed” the plants of a fl ourishing greenhouse.

The second building or greenhouse appeared to have its waters covered by sheets of Styrofoam. The Styrofoam surface was a grid of small holes, perhaps a half inch in diameter, that gave access to the water beneath. Tiny seedlings that were incubated in moist soil were then dropped into the holes where their roots reached the very fertile water. Harvesting the grown plants was simple. They were merely pulled from the holes.

The plants appeared to be various types or varieties

of leaf lettuce. What makes this operation “go” is the ready market for organic foods in Madison, Wisconsin. It appears to me that Madison’s climate is very academic because of its sprawling university, and these academics are really into organic foods. This hyrdoponic farm markets both the greens and the tilapia to specialized Madison stores where all foods are very pricey.

Last year I wrote about the Tripp County ranch where I blast away at prairie dogs. That rancher’s cattle and hay bales are organic – no pesticides or insecticides. No poisoning prairie dogs! I found it interesting that some of his cattle and hay went to the Madison, Wisconsin area.

There are two questions in my mind. Since matter can be neither created nor destroyed, does the weight of the fi sh food coming in equal the weight of the produce shipped out? Wouldn’t the water be a constant? Does energy enter the equation? I posed this question at a family a� air that included doctors and other scholars, and the theorizing that followed was highly entertaining.

Second question. Could the Sioux Falls area support the hydroponic farm I just described? I don’t know. While Sioux Falls does have two small colleges by UW standards, the Sioux Falls environment is totally di� erent than that of Madison. Madison is also twice the size of Sioux Falls not counting its heavily populated suburbs.

I like progress, but I’ll stick with our walleyes and catfi sh as I’m told that hydroponic foods tend to be tasteless. Madison can have the tilapia. See you next week.

Rog's Rod & NimrodBy Roger WiltzHunting/Fishing Enthusiast

A DIFFERENT KIND OF FARM, AND A DIFFERENT KIND OF FISH

While the Senate fl oor is often the epicenter of big legislative debates, most of the bills or nom-inations that receive a fi nal up-or-down vote by all 100 senators have been carefully reviewed by smaller groups of senators at each of the various committees, which, collectively, have jurisdiction over nearly every policy issue in the United States.

Traditionally, if an individual member of Congress has an idea for a bill, they start by putting pen to paper. For me, a signifi cant num-ber of the bills I draft each year are inspired by ideas or suggestions I receive from fellow South Dako-tans, because, frankly, the best ideas almost always come from outside of the Capital Beltway.

After a bill is drafted and introduced, it’s typically sent to the Senate committee that has jurisdiction over the area the bill covers. It’s here, in the committees, where most of the groundwork is

READY TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING

Senator John Thune

laid. Each of the committees are able to convene hearings so their members can evaluate legislation, hear from policy experts, or deter-mine whether or not an executive branch or judicial branch nominee is qualifi ed to move forward to the full Senate.

At the beginning of each Con-gress, every senator is able to request which of the more than a dozen standing committees he or she wants to serve on for the next two years. Committee seats are assigned based on seniority and areas of expertise, among other things, and not everyone gets to serve on all of the committees they request.

Fortunately for me, though, I was once again assigned to three powerful committees, all of which cover issues that are important to South Dakota, and I’m eager to hit the ground running.

I will again serve as a member of the Senate Agriculture Com-

mittee, which puts me in a prime position to continue advocating for South Dakota’s top industry. The ink is barely dry on the 2018 farm bill – the fourth farm bill I’ve helped write – but there are plenty of wins to which we can already point. Thanks to the advice and suggestions I received from the South Dakota agriculture commu-nity, I authored roughly 40 legis-lative proposals, of which a dozen were included in the new law.

I will also spend this Congress, as I have in past Congresses,

serving on the Senate Commerce Committee, which oversees a wide variety of issues, including our nation’s transportation system, technology, telecommunications, and everything from the depths of the ocean to the heights of outer space.

I’m taking on new responsibil-ities this year as the Republican whip, the Senate’s chief vote counter, so I’ve had to relinquish the chairman’s gavel at the Com-merce Committee, but the work goes on. Leading the full commit-tee for the last four years has been highly rewarding, and through our committee work, we’ve been able to deliver on issues large and small that matter to South Dakota – and nothing about that will change going forward.

While I won’t be serving as the full committee chairman this Con-gress, I’m humbled to have been selected as the committee’s new chairman of the Subcommittee on

Communications, Technology, In-novation, and the Internet, which will allow me to stay focused on issues like 5G mobile broadband deployment in South Dakota – one of my top priorities.

Finally, I’ll rejoin my colleagues on the Senate Finance Committee, the same committee that drafted and helped shepherd through Congress landmark reforms to our nation’s tax code. Tax reform is already helping American families and businesses, and since this is the fi rst time Americans will fi le their taxes under the new law, I’m confi dent many people will begin to notice even more relief in their family budgets this year.

I say it as often as possible, but I always want my priorities in the Senate to refl ect the priorities of South Dakota, and serving on these committees will help me continue to advance them each and every day.