THIS WEEKS 02-28-24 MOODY COUNTY BOOSTER

ALLEN HVAC Heating & Cooling. ResidentialCommercial. CertifiedLicensed-Insured.

605-864-0983. tf221

Boulder Heights Apartments Flandreau SD 2-Bedroom Up-Stairs Unit-1-Bedroom DownStairs Unit. Rent based on income.. Equal Opportunity Housing Provider. 1-888-3683330. 6t1018

BlueJays in Egan is Hiring for full time & part time cooking shifts nights and weekends with some day shifts available. Also hiring for C-Store Nights & Weekends. Contact Shari at 605-864-1129 to apply or stop in for an application. TF21

STORAGE/SHOP

SPACE AVAILABLE! IN

FLANDREAU. Available March 1. 1500 sq. ft. units. Bathroom in each unit. $1200 per month. Deposit requiredl. 16’ Ceilings - 14’ Doors. Call 605-651-9808. tf117

FRIDAY NOON DEADLINE FOR THE BOOSTER. Call 605-997-2872 or better yet email your ads and billing address to ads@iw.net

ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE

FENCING AND CORRAL

FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605-530-3211.

DAVE’S APPLIANCE

REPAIR . Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605-997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs! tf

USED OIL WANTED!!!!

Call Scott at 605-9973291. tf119

PLASTERING AND PLASTER REPAIR!! Interior or Exterior. Drywall/Housewrap/ Painting/Demo - Interior or exterior! Free estimates - 909-644-7248.

Silva Plastering Juan

Silva You Tube - silvaplastering take a look!!

Moody County Resource Center patrons: When Flandreau Public Schools close due to weather, or have a late start, the library will open at 11 am! In times of questionable weather, it is always best to call us first at (605) 997-3326. Thank you!

Fall in love with a book this February & March at the Moody County Resource Center, YOUR local library! Select a mysterious “book date” for check out, read your “date”, and simply return the “Rate Your Date” card by March 26th! You could win a Mad Mary’s gift card, flowers, or chocolates - all the makings of a great date! Call 997-3326 for more info! NOTE: Blind Date with a Book entries will be due Tuesday, March 26th by closing time at 8 pm, due to the Easter holiday!

Thank You

Thanks to all who helped or thought of me during my recent heart surgery & recovery. Special Thanks to Buck & Bart for manning the Booster and SPECIAL Thanks to Gloria for going the extra mile. Teddy Roosevelt said ”Do what you can, with what you have, where you are at!” Thanks to all! Remember ”The GOOD Die Young.”

Reg Bauske

Thank You

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the love and support following Jim Amdahl’s passing. We are grateful to this community and the outpour of kindness we have received.

Kim Amdahl & Family

FOR SALE: 2005 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.0 Diesel - bulletproofed engine, 176,500 miles, $9,500 OBO, 605-6330038. 4t221

FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216

TOTAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS, INC., 425 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, BROOKINGS SD 57006. PH. 1-605-6929056. OUR CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS SPECIALIZE in tile, wood and concrete refinishing, fire and water restoration, carpet cleaning, ductwork cleaning, and upholstery cleaning. Free cost estimates on every job. “Total Maintenance, We don’t cut corners, we clean them.

CALL PATRIOT ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS !!! Commercial. Residential. Industrial. Farmstead. Patriot Electric, Flandreau, SD. 605-997-3536. Don Peters & Brandon Peters. donp@patriot-electricinc. com TF

ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627

POSITION OPENING FULL-TIME MOODY COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM ASSISTANCE MANAGER AND EXTENSION OFFICE MANAGER Moody County is accepting applications for a fulltime Moody County 4-H Program Asisstant Manager and Extension Office Manager position. Moody County offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement. Moody County is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact Human Resources Director Marty Skroch at 605-573-4353 for a job description and application. Resume in addition to the application is requested. Application deadline will be February 23, at 5:00 pm. HR Director Marty Skroch, 101 E. Pipestone Ave. Suite F, Flandreau, SD 57028 605-573-4353 martys@moodycounty.net

FOR SALE: 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE, 181,000 miles, heated leather, 8 passenger, $8,000 OBO, 605-6330038. 4t221

STORAGE/SHOP SPACE AVAILABLE! IN FLANDREAU. Available March 1. 1500 sq. ft. units. Bathroom in each unit. $1200 per month. Deposit requiredl. 16’ Ceilings - 14’ Doors. Call 605-651-9808. tf117

DAVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR . Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs! tf

MOBILE HOME

LOTS FOR RENT IN FLANDREAU SD. $225 per month. Call Kale at 605-690-4797. tf713

ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message USED OIL WANTED!!!! Call Scott at 605-9973291. tf119

KIDS LITTLE RED WAGONS WANTED!! Call Reg at 605-997-3441.

Retail/office space available downtown Flandreau. Call Steve for inquiries 605-530-1107.

HIRING TRACTOR DRIVERS FOR THE MOODY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT. Requiring a driver’s liscense. Prefer tractor driving experience. Hiring for tree planting and for seed drilling. Full time and part time positions available. For more information or to apply call 605-864-7917. tf221

FOR SALE: 22 Sheets used tin, 22’ long. VanDale Silo Unloader. Like new. Oliver Super 88. 507-690-8888.

STORAGE/SHOP SPACE AVAILABLE! IN FLANDREAU. Available March 1. 1500 sq. ft. units. Bathroom in each unit. $1200 per month. Deposit requiredl. 16’ Ceilings - 14’ Doors. Call 605-651-9808. tf117

THREE PORTABLE GENERATORS FOR SALE! BE PREPARED FOR ELECTRIC OUTAGES!! Coleman 4000$350. DEK 4550 - $550 Call 605-997-3441 and leave a message. tfreg

ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE FENCING AND CORRAL FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605-530-3211.

The Breadbasket accepts canned-good, & monetary donations on Thursdays from 1 to 5, & Fridays from 9 to noon (excluding the 5th week of the month). We are a community-supported, 501(c)3 organization. Every donation helps us feed our clients! Leave a message if you have any questions: 605-5730935. P.O. Box 55--202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau, SD 57028.

Moody County Resource Center patrons: When Flandreau Public Schools close due to weather, or have a late start, the library will open at 11 am! In times of questionable weather, it is always best to call us first at (605) 997-3326. Thank you!

FRIDAY NOON DEADLINE FOR THE BOOSTER. Call 605-997-2872 or better yet email your ads and billing address to ads@iw.net

STORAGE/SHOP SPACE AVAILABLE! IN FLANDREAU. Available March 1. 1500 sq. ft. units. Bathroom in each unit. $1200 per month. Deposit requiredl. 16’ Ceilings - 14’ Doors. Call 605-651-9808. tf117

Retail/office space available downtown Flandreau. Call Steve for inquiries 605-530-1107.

FOUND AT THE 2ND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AFTER A RECENT FUNERAL. One pair of clear, prescription glasses and one pair presciption sunglasses. Call the church office 605-997-3244 and leave a message or email secondpresby@iw.net

Moody County residents! The Breadbasket food pantry is open Thursdays from 1:30 to 5pm(excluding 5th Thursday of the month). 202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau. (605)5730935. Please “like” us on Facebook for more info. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Breadbasket accepts canned-good, & monetary donations on Thursdays from 1 to 5, & Fridays from 9 to noon (excluding the 5th week of the month). We are a community-supported, 501(c)3 organization. Every donation helps us feed our clients! Leave a message if you have any questions: 605-5730935. P.O. Box 55--202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau, SD 57028.

ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627

CALL YOST ELECTRIC Residential/ Agricultural. Commercial/Industrial 10 years experience. Licensed in South Dakota and Minnesota. Nathan Yost, Owner. 1026 110th Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026. Ph. 507-820-1540. nathanryost@gmail.com.

Retail/office space available downtown Flandreau. Call Steve for inquiries 605-530-1107.

DAVE’S APPLIANCE

REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs!

ALLEN HVAC Heating & Cooling. ResidentialCommercial. CertifiedLicensed-Insured. 605-864-0983. tf221

HIRING TRACTOR DRIVERS FOR THE MOODY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT. Requiring a driver’s liscense. Prefer tractor driving experience. Hiring for tree planting and for seed drilling. Full time and part time positions available. For more information or to apply call 605-864-7917. tf221

AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: Here is an outstanding land offering, providing the opportunity to purchase up to 474 +/- adjoining acres of highly productive, Brookings Co. Land. The sale will be held live, onsite with online bidding available during the sale.

Tract 1 – 100 +/- Acres Tillable This inside corn & soybean farm offers 89.91 cropland acres.

Description: 100 +/- Acres in the E ½ of Sec 20, T-111-N, R-51-W, Oakwood Twp., Brookings Co., SD

Tract 2 – 130 +/- Acres Tillable This inside corn and soybean farm has approximately 127 +/- cropland acres.

Description: 130 +/- acres in the W ½ of Sec. 20, T-111-N, R-51-W, Oakwood Twp., Brookings Co., SD

Tract 3 – 60 +/- Acres CRP & Tillable The farm has 27 +/- tillable acres and 21 CRP acres. Building Site eligible.

Description: 60 +/- acres in the W ½ of Sec. 20, T-111-N, R-51-W, Oakwood Twp., Brookings Co., SD

Tract 4 – 172 +/- Acres Pasture This pasture includes approx. 160 +/- fenced in acres & 7.79 cropland acres.

Description: 172 +/- acres in the N ½ of Sec. 20, T-111-N, R-51-W, Oakwood

Twp., Brookings Co., SD

Tract 5 – 12 +/- Acre Acreage This 12 +/- acre acreage features a ranch style home & pole shed/barn.

Address: 46148 206th St., Bruce SD 57220 – ACREAGE OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY, FEB. 15th 4:30 – 6:00PM

TERMS: Visit burlagepeterson.com for full sale terms. Possession for 2024.

Frances F Olson Estate - Owner

ESTATE LAND AUCTION

+/-146.68 Surveyed Acres of Choice

Clare Township, Moody County SD Land with Superb Soils - Situated in the Garden Spot of Eastern South Dakota

In order to settle the Delores Johnson Estate, we will offer the following parcel of land “On Site” at the land located from River’s Edge Cenex on the west side of Flandreau, SD – 6 miles west on SD Hwy. #32 to 474th Ave. (the NE Corner of the land); or from the Flandreau SD Exit #114 on I-29 – 1½ miles east on SD Hwy. #32.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024

Sale Time: 10:00 AM

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This auction awards the opportunity to purchase land with a combination of superb soils, existing drain tile, excellent eye appeal and a great location. This land is situated in Clare Township in Moody County, SD, that is one of the “Garden Spots” of Eastern SD, which historically is an area where ownership is tightly held and seldom comes available on the open market. It is noteworthy that this land has been in the Bowen/Johnson Family for over 90 years, making this truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase this choice farmland. This land will be sold with the buyer to receive full possession of this land for the 2024 crop year. If you are in the market for land as an addition to a row crop farming operation or as an investment, you will want to inspect this property and make plans to be in attendance at this auction!

The land being offered for sale on this auction consists of a parcel of land with a very high percentage tillable and is inclusive of choice high caliber cropland with some extremely high quality soils. This land will be offered as a +/-146.68 Acre Unit, with the acres being sold to be in accordance with a survey as completed by Stockwell Engineers, Inc. According to FSA information this farm has approximately 144.31 acres of Farmland with 139.85 Cropland Acres with a 68.80 acre corn base with a 155 Bu. PLC Yield and a 64.90 acre soybean base with a 49 bu. PLC yield. The non-tillable acres are comprised of a +/- 4.5 acre grassed waterway/drainage, ditches and roads. The general topography of this land is level to gently rolling. Probably one of the most noteworthy attributes of this farm is that the cropland acres consist of virtually 100% of Class I & II soils. According Moody County Assessor’s information this farm has a soil rating of a .848, comparatively according to information obtained from Surety Agridata Inc., this parcel has a weighted Productivity Index of an 86.2 and indicates that approx. 98% of the soils are comprised of Class I & II soils, with lower quality soils in the waterway and drainage. The farmability of this land has been enhanced by the installation of a substantial amount of drain tile. The 2023 taxes payable in 2024 on this land are $4,259.16. This is a choice parcel of land that has the potential to fulfill the needs of a variety of buyers, including those looking for high quality productive cropland to add to their farming operation and/or investment portfolio.

LEGAL DESC.: The NE¼, Except Lot H-2 thereof, of Sec. 29, T. 107 N., R. 49 W., (Clare Twp.), Moody County, SD.

TERMS: Cash – A 10% non-refundable earnest money payment on the day of the sale and the balance on or before April 26, 2024 with full possession for the 2024 crop year. Marketable title will be conveyed with an owner’s title insurance policy provided with the cost divided 50-50 between the buyer and seller, additionally a title company closing fee will be divided 50-50 between the buyer and seller. The total acres being sold will be based on surveyed acres as determined by Stockwell Engineers, Inc., with the acres understood to be “more or less”. All of the 2023 RE taxes payable in 2024 will be paid by the sellers, with the buyer to be responsible for all of the 2024 RE taxes payable in 2025. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD law. FSA cropland, yields, bases & other information is estimated and not guaranteed and are subject to county committee approval. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. This property is sold in “AS IS” CONDITION and subject to any existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record if any, as well as any or all applicable Moody County Zoning Ordinances. The RE licensees in this transaction are acting as agents for the agent for the owners. Sold subject to confirmation of the trustees/ personal representatives. To view aerial maps, soils data and other information concerning this property see www.suttonauction.com or to make arrangements for absentee bidding or other information contact the auctioneers.

DELORES JOHNSON ESTATE TRUST, Owner

David L. Johnson and Gayle T. Merritt, Trustee’s

CHUCK SUTTON - Auctioneer & Land Broker - Sioux Falls, SD - ph. 605336-6315 & Flandreau, SD - ph. 605-997-3777; JARED SUTTON, CAI – RE Auctioneer & Broker Associate – Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-864-8527 BURLAGE & PETERSON – Auctioneers & Realtors – Brookings, SD –605-692-7102.

LAND AUCTION

+/-73.07 Surveyed Acres of Union Township, Moody County, SD Land – This is a Multi-faceted Parcel of Land That is Inclusive of a Mixture of Productive Cropland, Pasture & CRP

We will offer the following real property at auction at the land located from Flandreau, SD (Jct. Hwy. #13 & Pipestone Ave.) – 5 miles east on Pipestone Ave./230th St., 3 miles north on 486th Ave. (Co. Hwy. #17) and ½ mile east on 227th St.; from Ward, SD - 1 mile west on 223rd St. to the Elkton Corner, then 4 miles south on 486th Ave. and ½ mile east on 227th St.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 SALE TIME: 10:00 AM

Auctioneer’s Note: This auction presents a great opportunity to purchase a multifaceted parcel of Moody County, SD land with a mixture of cropland, pasture and some CRP acres. This land has been owned by the Headrick Family for many decades and has now become available at public auction in order to settle the Margaret Headrick Estate. This land is available with full possession to be awarded to the purchaser for the 2024 crop year and grazing season. CRP payments for 2024 and thereafter, if any, will be paid to the buyer. To add a high degree of assurance to the buyer, this property has been surveyed and will be sold in accordance with the surveyed acres. If you are in the market for a piece of farmland that could serve as an excellent addition to a crop/livestock farming operation or investment, and/or land with some hunting and recreational opportunities then get your financing in order and make plans to be in attendance at this land auction. This auction presents a great opportunity to purchase a well located smaller parcel of land consisting of approximately 73.07 surveyed acres that is situated in an excellent crop/livestock area of Moody County, SD. This farm is inclusive of a mixture of productive cropland, pasture and a few acres of CRP that has with areas that could provide some excellent hunting and wildlife habitat. According to FSA information this farm has approx. 73.14 acres of Farmland with approx. 39.81 acres of cropland with 34.01 acres of effective cropland subsequent to the CRP reduction on 5.80 acres, with a 14.39 acre corn base with a 134 bu. PLC yield and a 14.33 acre soybean base with a 41 bu. PLC yield and is enrolled under the Co. ARC election of the USDA farm program; additionally this farm has approx. 5.8 acres enrolled in the CRP program under 2 contracts, with both contracts scheduled to expire on 9/30/2026; Contract 11095C has 3.61 acres enrolled at $317.37/Ac., generating a total annual payment of $1,146.00; Contract 11094A has 2.19 acres enrolled at $273.36, generating a total annual payment of $599.00; the non-tillable acres on this farm consists of CRP acres, hayland, pasture, trees and roads. The pastureland has a well-established stand of grass with livestock water provided by 2 ponds and a seasonal creek. Together, the tree plantings/CRP and the mixture of cropland and pasture provide areas that may provide some wildlife production and hunting opportunities in areas of the farm. According to the Moody Co. Assessor this parcel in its entirety has a soil rating of .613, similarly info. obtained from Surety Agri Data, Inc. indicates that this parcel of land has a weighted average productivity index of 61.0. The total 2023 RE taxes payable in 2024 on this property are $1,236.54. If you are in the market for a parcel of land well suited for use in connection with a crop/livestock operation, then make plans to inspect this property and be in attendance at this auction.

LEGAL DESC.: The S½ SE¼, Except Tr. 1 of Headrick’s Addition, Sec. 4, T. 107N., R. 47W., (Union Twp.), Moody Co., SD.

TERMS: Cash - A 15% nonrefundable downpayment on the day of the sale and the balance on or before May 1, 2024 with Full Possession for the 2024 crop year. Marketable Title will be conveyed and an owner’s title insurance policy provided with the cost of the divided 50-50 between the buyer and seller. All of the RE taxes payable in 2024 in the amount of $1,236.54 will be paid by the sellers and all of the 2024 RE taxes payable in 2025 will be paid by the buyer. The acres in this farm are being sold in accordance with the acres as determined by a survey as completed by Stockwell Engineers., with the acres to be understood to be “more or less”. The sellers do not guarantee that the existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and any new fencing with be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD Law. FSA yields, bases, payments, CRP information and other estimates are estimated and are not guaranteed and are subject to County Committee Approval. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. This property is sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record, if any, as well as any or all applicable zoning ordinances. The RE licensees in this transaction stipulate that they are acting as agents for the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of the owner. To view maps or an auction packet see www.suttonauction.com or for additional information contact the auctioneers.

Spring Creek Township in Moody County, South Dakota is accepting bids

Spring Creek Township in Moody County, South Dakota is accepting bids for road blading and snow removal. Road blading is to be bid on a per hour basis times the 45 miles of roads for a total bid per trip. Snow removal will be bid per hour. Township is also accepting bids for culvert and road repair. Gravel bids will also be accepted per yard or per ton, delivered, no later than August 31, 2024. Contractors submitting bids must present proof of liability insurance and workmen’s compensation. Supervisors reserve the right to accept or reject all bids.

Jaime Pearson, Spring Creek Township Clerk

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

SPRING CREEK TOWNSHIP

The citizens of the Township of SPRING CREEK in the County of Moody, South Dakota, and who are qualified to vote at the general elections are hereby notified that the annual township meeting for said township will be held at the home of Jaime Pearson, Township Clerk, (22211 483rd Avenue, Elkton S.D. 57026) on Monday, the 11th day of March, 2024 at 7:00 pm of the said day, for the following purposes: to elect one supervisor; one township clerk; one township treasurer, and do any other business proper to be done at said meeting when convened. Given under my hand this 11th day of February, 2024.

Jaime Pearson, Spring Creek Township Clerk 22211 483rd Avenue, Elkton SD 57026

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING BLINSMON TOWNSHIP

The citizens of the Township of BLINSMON in the County of Moody, South Dakota, and who are qualified to vote at the general elections are hereby notified that the annual township meeting for said township will be held at the Trent Fire Hall located in Trent, S.D. in said Township on Tuesday, the 5th day of March, 2024 at 6:30 pm of the said day, for the following purposes: to elect one supervisor; one township clerk; one township treasurer, and do any other business proper to be done at said meeting when convened.

Given under my hand this 4th day of February, 2024.

Holbrook - Clerk

Colleen

UNION TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING

The citizens of the Township of UNION in the County of Moody, South Dakota, and who are qualified to vote at the general elections are hereby notified that the annual township meeting for said township will be held at the Carol Kiecksee Residence (22903 486th Avenue, Flandreau SD 57028) in said Township on Tuesday, the 5th day of March, 2024 at 7:00 pm of the said day, for the following purposes: to elect one supervisor; one township clerk; one township treasurer, and do any other business proper to be done at said meeting when convened.

Given under my hand this 7th day of February, 2024.

Carol Kiecksee, Union Township Clerk 22903 486th Avenue, Flandreau SD 57028

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING GROVENA TOWNSHIP

The citizens of the Township of GROVENA in the County of Moody, South Dakota, and who are qualified to vote at the general elections are hereby notified that the annual township meeting for said township will be held at the Paul Antoine Farm located at 47896 237th Street, Egan SD 57024, in said Township on Monday, the 4th day of March, 2024 at 7:00 pm of the said day, for

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING EGAN TOWNSHIP

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notified that

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Employment Opportunities

Full-Time Police Officer –Open Until Filled

Enforce federal, tribal ordinances and municipal law and order codes adopted by the tribe; provide criminal and civil regulatory enforcement through tribal court; patrol tribal lands; investigate crimes; traffic control; collect evidence; prepare reports; serve warrants and summons.

FSST Care Center -Various Positions Open -Please Visit our Website!

-Full-Time: CNAs, LPN/Charge, RN/Charge

-Part-Time/On Call: Laundry

-BONUSES INCLUDED, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS!

Our Website has been updated, please v isit our website to see what’s new!

For more information on positions or to apply online, please visit: fsst-nsn.gov

(Click Human Resources Tab and Employment)

Must submit to a background check and pre -employment drug and alcohol screening.

May attach resume to Tribal Application.

Direct questions to Tribal Human Resources Department 605-997-3891 or email HR@fsst.org

February

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Blind Date With A Book!

Let the library be your matchmaker!

1) Pick up a wrapped book date from the Moody County Resource Center based on the clues on the cover (adult patrons only).

2) Take it home & get to know one another by reading it.

3) Return your “date” to the library, along with your completed “Rate the Date” card. You will be entered in our sweepstakes whether you fell in love, or met a dud! Multiple entries possible!

4) 3 lucky winners will be drawn from the rating cards on closing of March 26th! Please note the change in end date due to the holiday!

Moody County Resource Center 610 W Community Dr., Flandreau

ANNUAL PRE-PLANTING ONLINE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Our Spring Pre-Planting Consignment Auction will be held Online at www.WiemanBid2Buy.HiBid.com. All items will be located at the Wieman Auction Facility – 44628 SD Highway 44, Marion, SD or from Marion, SD, 1-mile South and ½ mile West on Highway 44 on:

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 – 9 AM CST

STARTING IN 2024, THE AUCTIONS ARE ON TUESDAYS! LUNCH ONSITE BY THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LADIES

This Auction will offer over 700 lots in total. A Large Assortment of Tractors (54x4’s, 10+ MFD’s, 40+ 2 WD), 20+ Combines, Large Assortment of Corn Heads, Bean Heads, Dummy Heads, Head Transports, Grain Carts, Gravity Boxes, Augers, Planters, Tillage, Haying & Forage Equipment, Skid Loader Attachments, Trucks, Trailers, Fencing and more!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is another large and interesting auction of consignments by Area Farmers & Dealers. You are welcome to watch the auction on the big screen at the Wieman Auction Facility. We will have multiple representatives available to place bids for you! For more details/pictures, please call our office or visit us online at WiemanAuction.com. South Dakota sales tax will be charged. This ad is subject to additions and deletions. All consignments must have been approved by the Wiemans! We have excellent loading and unloading equipment. Financing and trucking are available. We are in our 75th year of selling. We offer honest and fair treatment to all because we appreciate your business! Bring a friend and come prepared to buy! If you are driving a good distance – please call to make sure the item is here. WELCOME TO THE “MACHINERY MALL OF SOUTH DAKOTA!” OUR NEXT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION IS APRIL 23, 2024!

EVENINGS:

WIEMAN LAND & AUCTION CO., INC

Celebrating 75 Years and 4 Generations (1949-2024)

44628 SD HIGHWAY 44, MARION, SD 57043 1-800-251-3111

AUCTION OFFICE: 800-251-3111 or 605-648-3111

MACHINERY OFFICE: 888-296-3536 or 605-648-3536

Kevin Wieman 605-660-1587 Rich Wieman 605-660-0341

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Flandreau, South Dakota, will accept sealed bids on leasing the City-owned Concession Stand in the City Park for the 2024 Summer Season. The City Administrator must receive sealed bids at the City Office located at 1005 W. Elm Avenue, no later than 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024. Sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau. Bid will be awarded at the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 4th, 2024. All bid envelopes must be sealed and marked “CONCESSION STAND BIDS” on the front.

The City of Flandreau reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Cohl Turnquist City Administrator

POSITION OPENING FULL-TIME MOODY COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM ASSISTANCE MANAGER AND EXTENSION OFFICE MANAGER

Moody County is accepting applications for a full-time Moody County 4-H Program Asisstant Manager and Extension Office Manager position. Moody County offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement. Moody County is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact Human Resources Director Marty Skroch at 605-573-4353 for a job description and application. Resume in addition to the application is requested. Application deadline will be February 23, at 5:00 pm.

HR Director Marty Skroch

101 E. Pipestone Ave. Suite F Flandreau, SD 57028 605-573-4353

martys@moodycounty.net

NOTICE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING (SDCL 10 -11-13)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Egan, South Dakota, sitting as a Review Board of the City of Egan, Moody County, South Dakota, will meet at the City office, 110 W. 3rd St, Egan, in said taxing jurisdiction on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at 6:00p.m. for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year 2024

All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment may appeal to the local Board of Equalization. An appeal to the local Board of Equalization shall be perfected by mailing or by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the local Board of Equalization. The Finance Officer, clerk of the local Board, shall be notified of the appeal no later than Friday, March 8th, 2023.

Form PT17-Objection to Real Property Assessment may be obtained at the City Finance Office located at 110 W 3rd St., Egan

Kelly Wosje Finance Officer

Publish: February 28th and March 6th , 2024

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Audiology

Dr. Brueggeman – March 7

Dietary Consulting

Sarah Parr – March 8, 22

OUTREACH SPECIALISTS • CAMPUS SERVICES AND EVENTS

Mental Health Consulting

Nicole Robideau, In Focus Counseling – March 1, 15, 29

Podiatry

Dr. Prusa – March 28

Hospital Auxiliary to be announced

Planet Heart March 1

Mammograms March 13, 22, 27

Cardiolite Stress Mondays

Lung Cancer Screenings

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Orthopedics

Dr. Dressander – March 21

Surgery

Dr. Wingert – March 6, 20

MRIs Thursdays

Ultrasounds

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (mornings) Wound Clinic Tuesdays

Flandreau School District

Preschool/Kindergarten Screening And Development/Health Assessment

School year 2024-2025

3, 4 and 5 years old (Pre-Kindergarten)

Flandreau Community Center

Tuesday, March 5, 2023 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 6, 2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Required of all children entering Kindergarten: State-issued Birth Certificate and South Dakota Department of Health Certificate of Immunization form (Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024).

• We will test 3-year old’s if you are concerned about your child’s development.

• Moody County Head Start Registration also available.

• To schedule an appointment, call Flandreau Elementary School at 997-2780.

*Child Find for the Flandreau School District will also be conducted during these two days. The program is designed to identify all children birth to age 21 with special needs, children in need of 504 services, and homeless children.

Distrito Escolar de Flandreau

Evaluación de preescolar/jardín de infancia Y

Desarrollo/Evaluación de salud Año escolar 2024-2025

3, 4 y 5 años (Pre-Kindergarten)

Centro Comunitario de Flandreau

Martes, 5 de marzo de 2023 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Miércoles, 6 de marzo de 2023 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Requerido para todos los niños que ingresan a Kindergarten: Certificado de Nacimiento emitido por el Estado y el formulario de Certificado de Vacunación del Departamento de Salud de Dakota del Sur (Los niños deben tener 5 años de edad en o antes del 1 de septiembre de 2024).

• Haremos pruebas a los niños de 3 años si le preocupa el desarrollo de su hijo.

• Moody County Head Start Inscripción también disponible.

• Para hacer una cita, llame a Flandreau Elementary School al 997-2780.

*Child Find para el Distrito Escolar de Flandreau también se llevará a cabo durante estos dos días. El programa está diseñado para identificar a todos los niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 21 años con necesidades especiales, los niños que necesitan servicios 504, y los niños sin hogar.

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CITY OF FLANDREAU

1005 W. Elm Avenue

Flandreau, SD 57028-1404

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

February 20th, 2024

The City Council of the City of Flandreau, South Dakota, met in a special joint session with the Planning and Zoning Board on February 20th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau, SD. Present: Mayor Dan Sutton. Aldermen: Curt Ahlers, Brad Bjerke, Mark Ekern, Mike Fargen, Karen Tufty, and Tim Yeaton. Planning and Zoning Board Chairman: Brian Bergjord, Planning and Zoning Board Members: David Lillibridge, Danny Rose, Bart Sample and Mike Witte. Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator Cohl Turnquist; Finance Officer, Lori Kneebone; City Attorney Corey Bruning, and Tood Kayes, representing First District Association. The proposed agenda was reviewed by the City Council. Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Bjerke to adopt the proposed agenda for the joint meeting for the City Council. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

The proposed agenda was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board. Motion by Lillibridge and seconded by Witte to adopt the proposed agenda for the joint meeting for the Planning and Zoning Board. The following members voted aye: Bergjord, Lillibridge, Rose, Sample and Witte. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

New Business: Todd Kayes, from First District Association, met with both Planning and Zoning members and City Council members to explain an upcoming review of the City’s Comprehensive Use Plan. Kayes explained that there will be an appointed group that will meet starting in March through July to review the City’s current zoning ordinances and make appropriate changes. The City’s Comprehensive Use Plan hasn’t been updated in 22 years.

Mayor Dan Sutton appointed a committee made up of Planning and Zoning Member; Bart Sample, Aldermen; Mike Fargen and Curt Ahlers, City Administration; Mayor Sutton, Cohl Turnquist, and Lori Kneebone and Legal Counsel; Corey Bruning.

Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Tufty to approve the Mayor’s Appointed Committee for review of the City’s Comprehensive Use Plan. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

The appointed committee will meet several times over the course of the next six months to review zoning ordinances and recommended changes will be brought back to both the Planning and Zoning Committee members and the City Council for approval. Kayes is hoping to have this project complete by September, 2024.

Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Ekern to adjourn the joint meeting for the City Council. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Sutton declared the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Motion by Lillibridge and seconded by Sample to adjourn the joint meeting for the Planning and Zoning Board. The following members voted aye: Bergjord, Lillibridge, Rose, Sample and Witte. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Chairman Bergjord declared the joint meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

Council Comments: None.

Daniel D. Sutton Mayor

ATTEST: Cohl Turnquist City Administrator

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CITY OF FLANDREAU

1005

Flandreau,

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

February 20th, 2024

The City Council of the City of Flandreau, South Dakota, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau, SD.

Present: Mayor Dan Sutton. Aldermen: Curt Ahlers, Brad Bjerke, Mark Ekern, Mike Fargen, Karen Tufty, and Tim Yeaton. Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator Cohl Turnquist; Finance Officer Lori Kneebone; City Attorney, Corey Bruning, Shane Waterman and April Buller, from IMEG Engineering.

The proposed agenda was reviewed. Mayor Sutton asked to amend the proposed agenda to add Resolution 2024-04, Approval of Final Plat of Hahn Addition, to the last item of New Business. Motion by Fargen and seconded by Bjerke to adopt the amended agenda. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Ekern and seconded by Tufty to approve the updated agenda. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Yeaton to approve the minutes of February 5th, 2024. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Fargen to approve the minutes from the special council meeting on February 14th, 2024. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Bjerke. Motion carried. Motion by Ekern and seconded by ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Bjerke to allow the following claims for the City and to pay them: Payroll: 2/7/2024: general 24,289.86; water 2,060.73; electric 6,594.99; sewer, 2,060.73; (25260) Access Systems Leasing, contract, 501.40; Adam Feste, meter school, 59.44; Amaril Uniform Co., electric safety clothing, 2,244.15; Amelia Knuth, memorial, 200.00; Big Sioux Comm Water System, water purchase/water usage, 18,825.06; BluePeak, phone/cable/internet, 906.90; Booster Publishing, minutes, 250.00; Cintas, rentals, 268.33; City of Sioux Falls, test samples, 29.00; Core & main LP, water supplies, 1,879.75; Dakota Supply Group (DSG), bolts, 276.41; DANR, dues, 1,000.00; Ekern Home Equipment, repairs/supplies, 679.33; Elm Customs, repairs, 910.87; FSST, solar credit, 921.53; Galls, uniforms, 5.00; Great America Financial SVCS, contract, 165.11; Heiman, supplies, 5,460.00; Hillyard/Sioux Falls, supplies, 405.61; Industrial Chem Labs, supplies, 493.90; Isabel Sanchez, com center refund, 250.00; Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, uniform 248.10; Jaymes Zollner, meter school, 42.29; Jerry Electric, transformer, 22,420.00; JLG Architects, professional fees, 2,531.25; Justice Fire & Safety, repairs, 2,721.00; Maynards of Flandreau, supplies, 173.18; Merchant J T & S, training, 550.00; Metron-Farnier, meter, 2,002.29, MidAmerican Energy, gas bill, 3,438.01; Missouri River Energy Services, meter fee, 387.00; Moody County Enterprise, advertising, 415.74; Office Peeps, supplies, 117.00; Ottertail Power Co., electric, 335.14; Patriot Electric, repair, 91.10; Pitney Bowes-Purchase Powers, postage, 500.00; River’s Edge Cooperative, gas/ oil, 3,839.71; SD Supplemental Retirement Plan, retirement, 100.00; Sioux Valley Energy, electric bill, 211.00; Tanner Harris, travel/conference, 63.69; Transunion Risk and Alternative, phones, 120.00; Verizon Wireless, phones, 121.87; Waxdahl Napas Plus, supplies, 2,433.83; Wesco Receivables Corp., 3,179.84; (25303). The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Visitors to Be Heard: April Buller and Shane Waterman from IMEG Engineering spoke to Council Members about the upcoming Utility Improvement Project. Buller informed Council that plans for the improvement project have been submitted to DANR for review. The plan is to bid out the project in 2024 and project completion is scheduled for sometime in 2026. Waterman explained that he had been contacted by Turnquist about the recent chip seal project. Waterman stated he will work with Turnquist and Public Works Superintendent Harris on reviewing the project to see if further action should be taken.

Mayor Dan Sutton reported to the Council that the Boys and Girls Club is moving forward on their grant application to receive funding for a proposed childcare center.

Administrator Turnquist informed the Council that the new playground equipment for the Flandreau City Park had been delivered and installation will occur in early spring. The last day to turn in petitions to Finance Officer Kneebone for City Council or Mayor positions is Friday, February 23rd by 5:00 p.m. Turnquist will be attending a zoom meeting with FEMA on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, which will address changes in the city’s flood maps. Turnquist stated the recent chip seal project that was completed by Road Guy Construction did not hold up well through the winter months. The fog seal has evaporated and Turnquist is unhappy with the results of the project and will be working with IMEG Engineering to come up with a solution. Turnquist and Council Members received an update from Kyle Haug on the Japanese Garden renovations. Haug stated the floor in the Japanese Gardens is buckling and the June 1st renovation completion date may be in jeopardy. Council members have expressed interest in touring the Japanese Gardens to see the progress being made.

Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Ahlers to approve the Administrator’s Reports. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Old Business: The Second Reading of Ordinance No. 619 for Ordinance Recodification was held. Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Ahlers to approve Ordinance No. 619: Ordinance Recodification. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

New Business: Motion by Fargen and seconded by Tufty to approve the quote from Justice Fire & Safety for the Community Center Kitchen Fire Suppression System Upgrade for $4,100. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Fargen to approve the Federal Aviation Administration Entitlement transfer for pavement maintenance on the existing taxiway and approaches for the Flandreau Municipal Airport. The entitlement transfer includes $65,000 of Federal funding for the pavement maintenance process. The City match for the project will be $3,000. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Yeaton to approve a temporary on-sale special alcoholic beverage license for DCC, Inc. dba as Mad Mary’s Steakhouse for the Big Sioux Chapter NWTF Banquet to be held at the William J. Janklow Community Center from 4:00 pm on the 16th day of March, 2024 to 1:00 am on the 17th day of March 2024. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Ekern to approve Resolution 2024-04 which is the Final Plat of Lot 1 of D & S Hahn Addition, an Addition to the City of Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Council Comments: None.

The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

Daniel D. Sutton Mayor

ATTEST: Cohl Turnquist City Administrator

Our Savior’s Lutheran, ELCA

Pastor Dr. Ramona Hayes oslcf@iw.net

Ph. (605) 997-2186

Flandreau, SD (Handicapped Accessible)

Sunday

9:00am Worship

10:00am Coffee

10:15am Sunday School (during school year)

Redeemer Lutheran, LCMS

Rev. Timothy Rynearson Rev. Samuel Thole

Ph. 605-997-3848

Flandreau SD (Handicapped Accessible)

Sunday: 8:30 am Worship

Preschool: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Messiah Lutheran

Pastor David Bacon

Ph. 605-997-2013 - Rural Trent SD (Handicapped Accessible)

Sunday: 9 am Church Service, Fellowship

United Methodist Pastor

Janice Thompson

Ph. 605-370-8731

210 North Prairie St., Flandreau SD (Handicapped Accessible)

Worship: 10:30 am

Sunday School: 9:15 am

Colman Lutheran Church, ELCA

Dell Sanderson, Interim Pastor Worship, 9 am Sunday Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Worship with us on Facebook too!

Phone 605.534.3224

or email us at colmanlutheranchurchelca@gmail.com

Second Presbyterian

Pastor Ann Spitzenberger

Ph. 605-997-3244 - Flandreau SD (Handicapped Accessible)

9:30 am Sunday School (During School Year) 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Fellowship

Trent Baptist

Randy Maass, Pastor Ph. 605-428-5682 - Trent SD (Handicapped Accessible)

Sunday: 9:10 am Prayer Time, 9:30 am Morning Worship

10:40 am Sunday School

Tuesday: 6:30 am Promise Keepers at John’s Place in Flandreau

St. Mary’s/Our Blessed Redeemer Episcopal Flandreau SD

Sunday: 10:00 am Worship

Sunday School to follow

Faith Baptist Church

Pastor David Lillibridge

106 South Veterans, Flandreau SD

Sunday 11 am & 6:30 pm

Wednesday Bible Study 12:05-12:55 pm

Thursday: 6:30 pm

The Rescue Church

Ph. 605-573-0080

www.therescuechurch.com Flandreau SD

Lead Pastor - Sam Pickard

Sunday: 10 am service iCampus

www.therescuechurch.tv

Sunday: 10:00 am Service

Immanuel Lutheran

Ph. 542-2231 - Ward SD

Ward: Sunday 10:00 am Worship, 11:00 am Sunday School

Trinity Lutheran

Parsonage Ph. 542-2231

Elkton SD • Rev. Paul Gunderson

Elkton: 8:30 am Service 9:30 am Sunday School

First Presbyterian

605-997-3244

(Handicapped Accessible)

Sunday: 10:00 am Worship

Sioux Valley Baptist Pastor Rita Weber Rural Trent SD

Sunday 10 am Worship Service

Flandreau, SD 57028

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