CLASS A TRUCK DRIVER looking for local position. Home nightly and weekends. Tim - 605-864-1685. 2t123
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Office Space Available for Rent at the West End Plaza in Flandreau. Units vary in size and pricing, starting at $200/month. Please call 605-997-3706 for more information.4T130 DAVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR. Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs! tf Are you interested in becoming a South Dakota Master Gardener and having Madison, SD as a spring 2019 South Dakota Master Gardener training site please contact sdsu. sdmg@sdstate.edu as soon as possible. There will be 4 locations chosen to host the training in South Dakota. If you are interested in taking the training and having Madison as one of the selected training sites please provide contact information to sdsu.sdmg@sdstate.edu. Please provide first and last name, phone, email, city/ town where you live. tf1031 ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-2544654. TF627 CALL WES’S WELDING Farm Repair, Custom Fabricating, Roll Bending, & Aluminum Welding. For all your welding needs Call 605-864-1891. tf1121 JOHN’S PLACE FAMILY RESTAURANT HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 6 am to 3 pm. Closed Sundays. Available for evening parties - 605-997-2117. Help Wanted: Flandreau Public Schools Elementary Paraprofessional/SPED driver Contact FPS administration office for application. 605-997-3263. Open until filled. EOE HELP WANTED AT DOLLAR GENERAL IN FLANDREAU. Dollar General is looking for Part-time help. Nights & Weekends. Apply at www. dollargeneral.com/careers 6T130 DAKOTA RECYCLING NOW BUYING SCRAP CARS, TRUCKS, FARM MACHINERY, IRON, & STEEL. Also buying Aluminum, Brass, & Copper (No-Cans). Roll off boxes available. Located in Volga SD on Industrial Drive. Call 605-627-9147. dakota-scrap.com TF46 FARRIER WORK WANTED.
Will do Hot Shoeing, Balanced Trimming, Therapeutic Shoeing. Experienced. Call 605-6331702. 4t26
Help Wanted Flandreau Public Schools. Elementary
Paraprofessional/SPED driverContact FPS administration office for application 605-997-3263. Open until filled. EOE tf116
S L U M B E R L A N D FURNITURE, 409 12TH STREET SOUTH, BROOKINGS SD. 605692-7376.
FAX 605-997-2352 • VOLUME 64 NUMBER 04 • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 2019 TOTAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS, INC. PH. 1-605-692-6425. 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.” Buying or selling your property? Just curious? Please give me a call and let me show you how the MLS and my hard work can help you buy your next home—or sell your current home. Interested in property in Florida? I can help you with that too! Debbie Pulscher, Real Estate Retrievers 605-864-8484. ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE FENCING AND CORRAL FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605530-3211 or Clarke at 605530-0085. STUMP GRINDING NOW AVAILABLE! ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL. Storm damage. I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message. tf125 B & B STEELWORKS NOW BUYING CARS, TRUCKS, & FARM EQUIPMENT. Top dollar paid. Will pick up! 23165, 476th Avenue, Flandreau SD. Ph. 605-310-0329 (Bernie) or 605-951-5707 (Kelly). TF FOR SALE: BIG BLACK HEIFER PAIRS. Gentle, Calves vacc’d. Will sell in any quantity. Madison, SD. Phone 605-480-2847 or 605-480-0625. TF531 JAG CONSTRUCTION. Interior and exterior remodeling. Roofing (asphalt and metal). Vinyl siding and decks. Call Jeremy Gourneau at 605-864-1682. Dakota Layers is hiring for all farm positions. Applications can be picked up at 811 W. Pipestone Ave. in Flandreau. For any questions, please call us at 605-997-2191. 5t117 The Moody County Resource Center will be closed Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
TIMMONS CONSTRUCTION, INC. ResidentialCommercial-Agricultural. Call us today for all your concrete and excavation needs. Poured Foundations. Grooved Feedlots. Flatwork. Concrete Removal. Demolition. Nucor Steel Buildings. Basements and Driveways. Silo Bunkers. Equipment for Hire: Excavator, Bull Dozer and Dump Trucks. Black Dirt For Sale! Call 605-695-9829. TF39 GLACIAL LAKES TREE SERVICE, LLC. I.S.A. Certified Arborists on Staff. Fully licensed and insured. Tree removal - small and large. Pruning - trees and shrubs. Dutch Elm Disease injections. Climbing services. Cable and bracing services. Free Estimates. Chad (605) 695-8550. Tanner (605) 641-5812. www.glaciallakestreeservice.com TF620 RYKHUS NELSON SIDING, WINDOWS, & SEAMLESS GUTTERS. Ask us about “Leaf Relief” Gutter Covers. Steel or Vinyl Siding. Seamless Gutter. Window Replacement. Call 605-692-6800 for FREE estimates. Brookings SD. HOMESTEAD CONTRACTING SERVICES. Quality Craftmanship. Superior Service. Seamless Gutter. Siding. Replacement Windows. Additions. Roofing. Etc. Dave Marsceau, 22527 468th Avenue, Colman, SD 57017. Ph. 605-254-0910. JOHN’S PLACE FAMILY RESTAURANT HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 6 am to 3 pm. Closed Sundays. Available for evening parties - 605-997-2117. LIBERTY SEPTIC, INC. LICENSED SEPTIC SERVICE. Commercial & Residential. Also Portable Toilets for rent. Call Ritchie and Becky Petersen at 605592-6369 or 507-247-5163. Proudly serving your area!
FENSKE EXCAVATING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC. NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR FIELD DRAINAGE TILING! We can also handle: Digging your basement, stock dam or clean out, Demolition and removal of old buildings, fallen trees and shelterbelts, haul gravel, rock or black dirt. Call Gordon at 605-2031394 or 605-983-5113. www.fenskeexcavating.com
FARRIER WORK WANTED.
Will do Hot Shoeing, Balanced Trimming, Therapeutic Shoeing. Experienced. Call 605-6331702. 4t26
Now hiring - full and part time positions at The Liquor Store on Wind Street, Flandreau. Great pay and employee discounts. Apply in person. tf123 FOR SALE: GLASS BATHROOM SHOWER DOOR & HARDWARE FOR SALE. $50. Good condition. Call 605-9973441 and leave a message. TIRES FOR SALE. 4 New P235-75R-15” M&S - $300; 4 Used P235-75R-15” M&S - $150;. Call 605-997-3441 and leave your phone number & a message. WANT TO BUY AN ENCLOSED TRAILER. Does not have to be road worthy. Reasonable price please. Call with condition and price - 605-997-3441 and leave a message. S L U M B E R L A N D FURNITURE, 409 12TH STREET SOUTH, BROOKINGS SD. 605692-7376. RENTAL DEPOT, 134 MAIN AVENUE SOUTH, BROOKINGS SD, 605697-8044. To see all our rentals, visit: www. RentalDepotBrookings.com NEW NEVER BEEN SHOT SHOTGUN!! Stoeger P 3000 12Ga. 24” Barrel, 3” Mossy Oak camo. - $300. If interested Call 605-9973441 and leave a message. tf926 16’ x 34” REINFORCED STOCKADE PANELS AND SHEEP FEEDER PANELS FOR SALE. $40 each. Call 605-997-3441 or 605-8640519 for details and pricing. DOG KENNEL WANTED. Call 3441. Leave a Length, height &
PANELS 605-997message. width. tf
GLACIAL LAKES TREE SERVICE, LLC. I.S.A. Certified Arborists on Staff. Fully licensed and insured. Tree removal - small and large. Pruning - trees and shrubs. Dutch Elm Disease injections. Climbing services. Cable and bracing services. Free Estimates. Chad (605) 695-8550. Tanner (605) 641-5812. www.glaciallakestreeservice.com TF620
NOW HIRING - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/ TRUCK DRIVER. The Moody County Highway Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver. Basic duties involve the operations of trucks, pay loaders, etc in the repair and construction of county roads and bridges. The ability to obtain a SD CDL is required. Starting wage is $15.95-$16.34. Pre-employment drug test will be required. Medical, dental, life, vision, and long term disability insurance are included. Moody County belongs to the South Dakota State Retirement System. Winter hours are 7 am to 3:30 pm, M-F. Summer hours are 7 am to 5:30 pm M-Th. Moody County is an equal opportunity employer. For an application or more information, contact Human Resources Director Marty Skroch. Position is open until filled. Human Resources Director Marty Skroch 101 E. Pipestone Ave Ste. F, Flandreau SD 57028 (605) 573-4353.
Now hiring - full and part time positions at The Liquor Store on Wind Street, Flandreau. Great pay and employee discounts. Apply in person. tf123 16’ x 34” REINFORCED STOCKADE PANELS AND SHEEP FEEDER PANELS FOR SALE. $40 each. Call 605-997-3441 or 605-8640519 for details and pricing.
FOR SALE: GLASS BATHROOM SHOWER DOOR & HARDWARE FOR SALE. $50. Good condition. Call 605-9973441 and leave a message. TIRES FOR SALE. 4 New P235-75R-15” M&S - $300; 4 Used P235-75R-15” M&S - $150;. Call 605-997-3441 and leave your phone number & a message. USED TIRES FOR SALE. 2/P235-75R-15”; 4/P235 75R-15”M&S;2/P21560R-16”; 2/LT245-75R-16”; 2/P245-75R-17”; 4/P21565R-17”; 4/235-55R-18”. Call 605-997-3441 and leave your phone number & a message. tfReg HOMESTEAD CONTRACTING SERVICES. Quality Craftmanship. Superior Service. Seamless Gutter. Siding. Replacement Windows. Additions. Roofing. Etc. Dave Marsceau, 22527 468th Avenue, Colman, SD 57017. Ph. 605-254-0910.
60th Wedding Anniversary Card Shower
A card shower is suggested by the children of Dick and Helen Lease for their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 25th. They were married Jan. 25, 1959 in Wentworth, SD. Cards may be sent to: Dick and Helen Lease, Alamo Palm Park #97, 1341 W Business Hwy 83, Alamo, TX 78516.
Wedding Dance
You are invited to a Wedding Dance for Kelly Lueck and Adam Scofield at the Flandreau Community Center on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 8:30pm to 12 midnight. A Cash Bar will be available.
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Mon.-Wed 9am-5pm Thur.-Friday 9am-5:30pm Sat. 9am-2pm Sun. Closed
Ready Mixed Concrete Sand – Rock - Gravel 605-428-5424 www.dellsmaterials.com
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! Chief Financial Officer Open : 11/26/2018 - Until Filled FLSA Status: Salary:
Full Time - Exempt ($85,548-$100,000)
Summary: The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial investments and management; the annual audit process, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, banking and long term debt management and supervision of accounting and finance staff. The organization includes a governmental segment and an enterprise segment. Additional responsibilities include managing financial requirements of grants and contracts, and annual budgeting for governmental departments, and fiscal responsibilities of enterprise operations, and commercial real estate properties. Candidates should have an understanding of the GASB 34 requirements. This position will also provide oversight of financing activities including banking relationships, loan management, future bond financing, budgeting, projections and pension plan management. Minimum Qualifications: A. The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in accounting or finance, CPA plus, 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting environment with direct experience or exposure to governmental (enterprise) accounting and familiarity with Governmental Accounting and Auditing Standards, 3+ years of experience with personnel management, ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Additionally, qualified candidates must have strong computer skills including a preferred accounting software program(s), be a self-starter and work autonomously. A history of working with Tribal governments or non-profit entities in this capacity is a requirement. B. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis to a maximum of three years. Must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Applications are available at the FSST Tribal Office or apply online at www.santeesioux.com May attach resume to Tribal Application. Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible. Direct questions to Tribal Human Resources Department 605-997-3891 or email Kiya.Esquivel@fsst.org.
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
NOW OPEN The Liquor Store
Come shop in comfort in our NEWLY REMODELED STORE !
This weeks specials:
Barton Vodka 1.75 Liter........................... $9.98 Crown Royal 375 ml................................$13.98 Jose Cuervo 375 ml.................................... $9.98 Bud/Bud Light 12 Pack Cans ............. $8.98 Busch Light 30 Pack Cans ...................$16.98 Schade Wines .........................................$12.98
Flandreau’s lowest prices on Beer, Wine, and Spirits 107 N. WIND STREET, FLANDREAU
FSST Management Services, LLC D/B/A 605 Lending
1 Full Time Grant Writer Closes: Until Filled The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe is accepting application/resumes for a full-time Grant Writer. Request: Please submit any Grant Awards you have written along with your Application and Resume prior to interview. Employment Status: Exempt/Full Time Grade/Annual Salary: D.O.E. ($47,760-$71,640.00) Brief Summary:
Customer Service Representative Full-Time Employment – Openings Ongoing
Job Summary: The Customer Service Representative is responsible for providing outstanding customer service for all FSSTMS Customers. This position fields incoming phone calls, emails and/or live chats from customers to address a variety of needs and follows up on voicemails and emails sent by customers as well as placing outbound calls to customers.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in business or pubic administration, community planning, or communications or combination of both education, training, and experience in tribal government, contract and grant writing, and community development proposals totaling three to five (3-5) years.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 1 year experience working in customer service in a call center environment. Must have excellent and professional verbal communication skills; required to speak with proper grammar, excellent enunciation, and a friendly tone of voice. Must have effective and professional written communication skills. Operates with a Customer Service mind set; identifies customer needs, adjusts approach based on customer needs, has a helpful and courteous attitude. Handles all customer calls with a positive attitude; demonstrates initiative and creativity in identifying customer and business needs. Able to work in a fast paced and changing work environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks, effectively manages time, and prioritizes work responsibilities appropriately while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to calculate basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) without use of calculator. Proficient in typing and 10-key. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Internet Explorer.
Must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Applications are available at the FSST Tribal Office or apply online at www.santeesioux.com May attach resume to Tribal Application. Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible. Direct questions to Tribal Human Resources Department 605-997-3891 or email Deb.Wakeman@fsst.org.
Must submit to background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Applications are available at the FSST Tribal Office or apply online at www.santeesioux.com May attach resume to Tribal Application. Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible. Direct questions to Tribal Human Resources Department 605-997-3891 or email Deb.Wakeman@fsst.org.
The Grant Writer is a member of the business development team, responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to identify, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals. The Grant Writer will perform prospect research to evaluate prospects for grants. The Grant Writer will work with finance and program staff to gather the needed information to apply for funding and ensure reporting compliance with funders on all grant programs. The Grant Writer is responsible to single out and seek funds for existing and future Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (FSST) projects.
Education and Experience:
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Ahlers Automotive is Your “ONE STOP”
Automotive Repair & Maintenance Headquarters • Transmission Overhaul • Drive Line Service Front & Rear • Complete Brake Work Computerized • Differential Overhaul -And Service • Radiator Service -Complete Cooling Systems • Large Parts inventory for Speedy Turnarounds
• Oil, Filters or Lube • Exhaust Systems Repair & Installation • Tune ups • Starter Work • Belts & Hoses • Water Pump Repair • Alternator & Batteries • Tires for all needs • Complete Service • Engine Overhaul Repair or Replacement
Scott Ahlers Automotive 1102 West First Ave. • Flandreau, SD
605-997-3291
Mitchell Smith AKA
“The Handyman” No job too small ! Windows & Doors (Fix or Replace) Drywall & Plaster Repair Painting, Etc., Etc., Etc.
605-864-7634 Please leave message
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Dave’s Appliance Repair LLC Call for all of your appliance repair needs! Dave Feske 605-997-3574
300 South Industrial Rd. Flandreau, SD 57028
It mattered then, it matters now.
Assisted Living | 605.997.2775 | Flandreau 800 S Wind St | edgewoodseniorliving.com
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ELDING
Wesley Holdeman
48523 234th St. Flandreau, SD 57028
MOBILE UNIT Farm Repair • Custom Fabricating Roll Bending • Aluminum Welding
605-864-1891
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Throughout the Government shutdown the Moody County Conservation District will be open. May be reached at moodyconservation @gmail.com or Harvey at 605-553-4711
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Call us today for all your Interior & Exterior Painting!
Steve Clark @ 605-360-8633 Brady Clark @ 605-261-2707
Dell Rapids, SD
Normal Operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week
unless orange cones are present in front of the automated doors.
NOW AVAILABLE! RELOADABLE SPARKLE CAR WASH WASHCARDS! ALSO AVAILABLE ! BILLABLE WASHCARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CAR FLEET CUSTOMERS
Congratulations to Derek Gerlach Charity Fund!! They will be receiving $1141.26 for being Sparkle's Non-Profit of the month for December! We would also like to recognize The Flandreau High School Golf Team. They have been selected the "Sparkle Non-Profit" of the month for January !!
C A R WA S H I N C . 809 West 3rd Avenue, Flandreau SD Call Bart at 605-864-0403 with questions or problems at Sparkle Car Wash.
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Colman Fire Department
Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed, Pork Loin, & Dance or t p p e Su m o C the an m l o C pt. e D Fire
Saturday February 16 Feed 5 pm-8 pm Dance 9 pm to 1 am (No one under 21 allowed into Dance)
Colman Fire Hall Mainstreet Colman, SD
DAKOTA RECYCLING $ BUYING SCRAP $ Roll off Boxes available Buying Scrap Cars, Trucks, Farm Machinery, Iron & Steel
ALSO
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YIN ALUM INUM G , BRAS S COPP , (NO-C ER ANS)
Located in Volga SD on Industrial drive
605-627-9147 dakotascrap.com
CAKES & PASTRIES FOR EVERY OCCASION
Since 1930
FLANDREAU
Bakery & Coffee Bar 105 E. 2nd Ave. • 997-2281
Quality Craftsmanship, Superior Service
SEAMLESS GUTTERS, LEAF PROTECTION, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, SIDING, METAL ROOFING, ETC. Dave Marsceau
22527 468th Avenue, Colman, SD 57017
605-864-8864
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LAND AUCTION
2 – Parcels of Pipestone County, MN Land - FARM #1 – 40 Acres of High Percentage Tillable Cropland in Grange Twp., Near Holland MN; & FARM #2 – 123.70 Acres with a Mixture of Cropland & Pasture in Altona Twp. between the K-T Corner on Hwy. #75 & Ward, SD We will offer the following real property at auction with the auction to be held On Site at each of the designated sale times on …
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 SALE TIMES: FARM #1 – 40 Acres - 10:00 AM & FARM #2 – 123.70 Acres - 1:00 PM
Auctioneer’s Note: This auction presents an opportunity to purchase 2 distinctly different parcels of Pipestone County, MN land - FARM #1 being a 40 acre farm with an extremely high percentage of productive cropland; and FARM #2 is a 123.70 acre parcel of land with a mixture of cropland and pasture, making this a parcel of land that would be an excellent addition to a crop/livestock operation. These properties are situated in Pipestone County, one of the leading agricultural areas of Southwestern Minnesota. Neither of these farms are presently leased and are available to farm with full possession for the 2019 crop year. If you are in the market for a parcel or parcels of land to add to your row crop or crop/ livestock operation, or as investment properties, then get your financing in order and make plans to be in attendance at this land auction. Located from the Northeast Corner of Holland, MN (Jct. of Hwy. #16/140th Ave. & Hwy. #8/171st St. – approx. 4 ¾ miles west on Hwy. #8/171st St.; or from Pipestone MN. - 6 miles north on Hwy. #75 and 1 ¼ miles east on Hwy. #8/171st St. Farm #1 Consists of a Choice Parcel of Land with excellent eye appeal, a very high percentage tillable and productive Class I & II soils. According to FSA information this farm has approximately 39.69 acres of cropland with a 16.53 acre corn base with a 117 bu. PLC yield and a 4.97 acre soybean base with a 32 bu. PLC yield and previously was enrolled in the ARC County election of the USDA farm program. According to the Pipestone Co. Assessor this parcel has a CER of 65.27, comparatively information obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates that this farm has a productivity index/ soil rating of 77.78, with the cropland comprised predominately of Class I & II soils. The general topography of this land is level to nearly level. According to the previous tenant there is some existing drain tile in this land, although portions need repair and/or replacement. The total ag-homestead RE taxes payable in 2018 on this farm were $514.00. Legal Desc.: The W½ E ½ NW¼ of Sec. 8., T. 107N., R. 45W., (Grange Twp.), Pipestone Co., MN, containing 40 Acres M/L.. FARM #2: +/-123.70 Acres – Located from Pipestone, MN - 10 miles north on Hwy. #75 to the K-T Corner, then 3 miles west on Hwy. #10/211th St. and ½ mile north on 50th Ave./Co. Rd. #15 to the SW Corner of FARM #2; or from Ward, SD – approx. 4 ¼ miles east and ½ mile north on 50th Ave. Farm #2 consists of a+/-123.70 acre parcel of land with a mixture of cropland and pasture and is exclusive of the acres included in the hog unit and excluding a 8.3 acre parcel in the NW corner of the farm. According to FSA information this farm has approximately 76.64 acres of cropland with a 34.4 acre corn base with a 106 bu. PLC yield and a 34.4 acre soybean base with a 38 bu. PLC yield, with the farm enrolled in the ARC County election of the USDA farm program; the nontillable portion consists primarily of approx. 41 acres of pasture with a dugout and the remainder in waterways, roads and other nontillable acres. Both the cropland According to the Pipestone Co. Assessor this parcel has a CER of 48.10, comparatively information obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates that this farm has a weighted productivity index/soil rating of 75.4. The general topography of this land is gently rolling to somewhat hilly. The fertility of this land has been enhanced by the managed application of hog manure. The total ag-homestead RE taxes payable in 2018 on this property were $808.00. Abbreviated Legal Desc.: +/-123.70 Acres of the NW ¼, Less the N. 650’ of the W. 555’ containing 8.3 acres; and Less the E. 1,300’ of the W. 226’ of the N. 1,420’ of the NW ¼; Exc. the S. 475’ of the W. 375’ and the S. 995’ of the E. 450’ thereof – containing 28 acres more or less, Sec. 15, T.108N., R.46W., (Altona Twp.), Pipestone Co., MN. TERMS: Cash - A 10% nonrefundable earnest money payment on the day of the sale and the balance on or before March 29, 2019. Full Possession for the 2019 crop year. Marketable Title will be conveyed and an abstract of title will be continued to date and will be provided to the buyer for examination prior to closing. Both of these farms will be surveyed with the acres being sold and the final purchase price being adjusted in accordance with the survey, with the surveyed acres understood to be “more or less”, with the survey costs paid by the sellers. All of the RE taxes payable in 2018 have been paid by the sellers, with the buyer(s) to be responsible for payment of all of the RE taxes due & payable in 2019. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that existing fences lie on the true boundary and any new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to MN statutes. FSA cropland acres, yields, bases & other information are estimated and subject to County Committee approval and provisions of the new farm bill **Note – FSA information was obtained from sources deemed reliable, although FSA verification was unavailable at the time of ad preparation, due to the Gov’t. Shutdown**. The sellers have no knowledge of any wells on either property. There is a manure easement on this property which allows priority to obtain hog manure from the adjacent hog unit. This property is sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record, if any, as well as any or all applicable county zoning ordinances. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. The sellers may desire to utilize this property in connection with a 1031 tax free exchange, and if so, the buyer will agree to cooperate in the facilitation of said exchange. The RE licensees/auctioneers in this transaction stipulate that they are acting as agents for the sellers. Sold subject to confirmation of the Owners. For additional information contact the auctioneers or see www.suttonauction.com
JD & CYNTHIA BOBB, Owners Ph. 507-215-1700
O’Neill & Barduson Law Firm – Attorney & Closing Agent for the Seller - Pipestone, MN - ph. - 507-825-4266
OPEN HOUSE FOR LISA SANDERSON
Wednesday, January 30th from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Elementary Commons. LAND AUCTION
160.69 Acres of Well Located, Highly Productive & High Percentage Tillable Palisade Township Minnehaha SD Land We will offer the following real property at auction at the land located from Garretson, SD (Kibble JD) – 1 ¾ miles north on Hwy. #11 – with the Southeast Corner of the Land at the Jct. of 251st St. & Hwy. #11/485th Ave.; from Sherman, SD – 1 ½ miles west on 250th St. and ½ south on Hwy. #11.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019 SALE TIME: 10:00 AM
This property has been previously surveyed and consists of a total of 160.69 acres – This property will be offered as Tr. #1 – the South +/-86.69 Acres, Tr. #2 – The North +/-74 Acres or as Tracts #1 & #2 Combined – The +/-160.69 Acre Unit (**Note – If divided, the Acres in Tr. #1 & #2 will be adjusted based on a new survey to determine the actual acres in each Tract**). This auction presents a great opportunity to purchase a high producing parcel of land that has a superb location, very good eye appeal, high quality soils and a high percentage tillable. This land is located in a prominent agricultural area in Palisade Township in northeastern Minnehaha County, SD, with this land centrally located between Garretson, Dell Rapids & Sherman, SD. There is a bin site on the property with electricity and inclusive of a +/-11,000 bu. 30 ft. diameter steel grain bin with a full aeration floor and Sukup fan and a couple of other concrete bin foundations. According to FSA information there records indicate that this farm has approx. 154.92 acres of farmland with approx. 154.54 acres of cropland and has had a 107.10 acre corn base with a 167 bu. PLC yield and a 40.51 acre soybean base with a 49 bu. PLC yield and this farm has been enrolled in the County ARC election of the USDA Farm Program. According to the Minnehaha Co. Assessor this land has an OSR of .830, similarly info. obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates that this farm has a weighted productivity index of 84.8. The general topography of this land is gently rolling to rolling. According to Minnehaha County Planning and Zoning, this farm has a total of 3 rural housing eligibilities – if divided 2 will be allocated to Tr. #1 (the south +/-80 acres) and 1 to Tr. #2 (the N. +/-80 acres) – with some attractive locations on this land for establishment of a rural home site(s), especially since this land has a terrific location lying adjacent to SD Hwy. #11 and conveniently located to Garretson, SD and other nearby communities and points of interest. According to the owner there is some existing older drain tile in areas of the farm, although repair or replacement may be necessary. The non-tillable acres of this farm are comprised of the bin site, some grassed waterway and roads. If you are in the market for a farm with a superb location, some high caliber cropland and other excellent amenities that would serve as an excellent addition to a row crop farming operation of investment, then make plans to inspect this property and be in attendance at this auction. Legal Desc.: The SE ¼, Except the N. 440.54’ of the S. 1,875.99’ of the E. 507’ and Except Lots H-1 & H-2, Sec. 6, T. 103N., R. 47W., (Palisade Twp.), Minnehaha Co., SD. TERMS: Cash - A 10% non-refundable earnest money deposit sale day & the balance at closing on or before March 15, 2019, with full possession for the 2019 crop year. Marketable Title will be conveyed and the cost of an owner’s title insurance policy and closing agents fee, if any, will be divided 50-50 between the buyer & seller. All of the 2018 RE taxes payable in 2019 will be paid by the sellers. This property will be sold based on the acres as determined by a previous survey, although if sold in multiple tracts the property will be re-surveyed and the acres in Tracts #1 & #2 will be adjusted in accordance to that survey; with the surveyed acres and acres sold to be understood to be “more or less.” The sellers do not guarantee that existing fences lie on the true and correct boundaries and any new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the buyer pursuant to SD Law. FSA yields, bases, payments & other information are estimated and not guaranteed and are subject to County committee approval. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. The RE licensees in this transaction are acting as agents for the seller. This property is sold in “AS IS” condition & subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record, if any, as well as any or all M’haha. County zoning ordinances. Sold subject to confirmation of the owner. For additional information contact the auctioneers or see www. suttonauction.com
MARK SHELLUM, Owner Ph. 605-940-6666
CHUCK SUTTON – Auctioneer & Land Broker, Sioux Falls, SD – ph. 605-336-6315 & DEAN STOLTENBERG - Auctioneer - Lic. #59-38 - Jasper, MN - ph. 507-348-7352; CHUCK Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-997-3777; DEAN STOLTENBERG – Auctioneer & RE Broker SUTTON - Auctioneer & Land Broker - Lic. #59-26 - Sioux Falls, SD - ph. 605-336-6315, Assoc. – Jasper, MN - ph. 507-829-6856; JARED SUTTON – Auctioneer & RE Broker Pipestone, MN – ph. 507-825-3389 & Flandreau, SD - ph. 605-997-3777; JARED SUTTON – Assoc. – Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-864-8527; BOB JULSON – RE Auctioneer & Broker Auctioneer – Lic. #59-72- Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-864-8527. Assoc. – Garretson, SD – ph. 605-351-2654.
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MOODY COUNTY SD AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Our Savior’s Lutheran, ELCA Pastor Alan Blankenfeld oslcf@iw.net Ph. 605-997-2186 Flandreau SD (Handicapped Accessible)
Sunday: 9 am Worship Service 10:15 am Coffee, www.oslcflandreau.org
Redeemer Lutheran, LCMS
Rev. Timothy Rynearson Ph. 605-997-3848 Flandreau SD (Handicapped Accessible) Sunday: 8:30 am Worship Preschool: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Ss. Simon & Jude Flandreau SD • 605-997-2610 Weekly Mass Schedule Sunday: 10:30 am Tuesday: 7:30 am Friday: 9:00 am
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Messiah Lutheran
Pastor David Bacon Ph. 605-997-2013 - Rural Trent SD (Handicapped Accessible) Sunday: 9 am Church Service, Fellowship
United Methodist Pastor Don Vanderlip Pastor Justin Jenness Ph. 605-997-2857 Flandreau SD (Handicapped Accessible)
Sunday: 9-10:15 am, Sunday School 10:30 am Worship All are welcome
United Methodist Egan SD
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Colman Lutheran
St. Mary’s/Our Blessed Redeemer Episcopal Flandreau SD
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Big Sioux Baptist Church
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SERVICES: Sunday 11 am & 6:30 pm Thursday at 6:30 pm
The Rescue Church
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City Of Flandreau SD PUBLIC NOTICES 1005 West Elm Ave. Flandreau, SD 57028-1404 • 605-997-2492 • Fax. 605-997-2915 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 7th, 2019 Titan Machinery-Sioux Falls, equipment, 6,225.00; Tricia
The City Council of the City of Flandreau, South Dakota, met in regular session on Monday, January 7th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau, SD. Present: Mayor Mark Bonrud. Aldermen: Brad Bjerke, Bob Pesall, Dan Sutton, Karen Tufty, Jason Unger, and Donald Whitman. Absent: None. Also present were Jeff Pederson and Karen Gundvaldson, City of Flandreau; Scott Ramsdell, interested party; and Brenda Wade Schmidt, Moody County Enterprise. The proposed agenda was reviewed. Motion by Sutton and seconded by Bjerke to adopt the proposed agenda. The following members voted aye: Bjerke, Pesall, Sutton, Tufty, Unger, and Whitman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. A public hearing for special malt beverage and on-sale wine licenses for the Flandreau Baseball Association was held. There was no public input. Motion by Pesall and seconded by Tufty to approve the special malt beverage and on-sale wine licenses for the Flandreau Baseball Association’s “Dueling Pianos” event at the Community Center on February 8th, 2019 to raise funds for a turf project at the largest field at the City Park. The following members voted aye: Bjerke, Pesall, Sutton, Tufty, Unger, and Whitman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Unger and seconded by Sutton to approve the minutes of December 17th, 2018. The following members voted aye: Bjerke, Pesall, Sutton, Tufty, Unger, and Whitman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Whitman and seconded by Pesall to allow the following claims for the City and to pay them: Payroll 12/19/2018: general, 15,672.39; 3rd penny, 211.05; water, 3,509.54; electric, 6,963.26; sewer, 3,192.46; airport, 136.83; solid waste, 205.25; (19532) Accounts Management, payroll deduction, 98.57; AFLAC, supplemental insurance, 386.09; Alex Air Apparatus, repairs/supplies, 800.00; Big Sioux Comm Water System, water purchase, 13,067.68; Cardmember services, repairs/supplies, 1,495.69; Cenex Fleetcard, gas/oil, 1,122.74; City of Flandreau-Petty Cash, repairs/supplies, 113.30; Community Counseling Services, subsidies, 3,800.00; Cybercoach, repairs/supplies, 2,591.22; Dakota Pump & Control, repairs, 6,329.51; Delta Dental of South Dakota, dental insurance, 1,428.19; Emergency Apparatus Maintenance, repairs, 4,217.82; Eng Services, contract, 13,431.25; Farmers Implement & Irrigation, repairs, 389.13; First District Assoc. of Local Govt, dues, 2,534.22; Great Western Bank, refund, 84.47; Heiman, supplies, 4,613.65; Hersy Bamba, deposit refund, 250.00; Jerry Doyle, deposit refund, 250.00; Joint Utility Training School, training, 400.00; Kibble Equipment, repairs, 109.47; Mark Doyle, refund, 48.90; Maynards Food Center, Sesquicentennial, 936.00; Mediacom, online service, 59.99; Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center, dues, 100.00; MN Municipal Utilities Assoc., training, 375.00; Ottertail Power Co., airport electric, 174.27; Pitney Bowes-Purchase Powers, postage, 500.00; Powers Oil Company, gas/oil; 530.84; Ramsdell F&M, propane/airport shop, 544.05; SD Association of Code Enforcement, dues, 40.00; SD Dept. of Envir & Nat Resources, dues, 2,500.00; SD Dept. of Health Public Lab Services, test samples, 426.00; SD Government Finance Officers’ Association, dues, 40.00; SD Governmental Human Resource Assoc., dues, 50.00; SD Municipal Electric Assoc., dues, 1,811.00; SD Municipal League, dues, 1,906.79; SD Police Chiefs Association, dues, 98.28; SD Retirement System, retirement, 10,654.30; SD Supplemental Retirement Plan, retirement, 192.31; SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund, work comp, 25,568.00; Sioux Valley Energy, electric, 132.00; Standard Insurance Co., life insurance, 306.41; Steven Sampson, refund, 24.10; Taylor White, gas/oil, 40.60;
Jensen, deposit refund, 250.00; Vast Broadband, phone/cable/internet, 743.34; Verizon Wireless, jet packs/cell phone, 377.52; Vision Service Plan, vision insurance, 241.68; (19582). December EFTs: CoBank, interest, 17,545.84; Dakotacare, health insurance, 19,765.57; EFTPS, taxes, 18,051.83; Missouri River Energy Service, energy cost, 105,515.13; SD State Treas-Sales Tax, taxes, 8,658.64; TASC, flex plan, 354.00; US Department of Agriculture, water bond payment, 3,381.00. December Electronic Loan/Bond Payments: First National Bank, Sales Tax Bond and Loader Loan, 68,431.89; Aquatic Center Bond Payment, 15,673.64; IP TIF, 3,333.08; WEP TIF, 11,454.53; ALCO TIF, 13,998.00; SVHTS TIF, 30,004.59. The following members voted aye: Bjerke, Pesall, Sutton, Tufty, Unger, and Whitman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. There were no Public Comments. Mayor Bonrud shared that he recently attended an informational meeting regarding the 211 Help Line. The City Administrator indicated he had attended the 211 Help Line meeting as well; a funding request may be presented at the next Council meeting for consideration. An agreement between the Flandreau Public Schools and the City for the School Resource Officer (SRO) will be presented at the next Council meeting for approval. Randy Kittle, DENR, has notified the City that authorization has been delayed for the playground equipment grant due to the government shutdown. A meeting will be held with the Brookings Register this week to discuss updating the community guide for use at the Sesquicentennial celebration and other upcoming community events. New applications have been received from MRES for the 2019 rebate program. Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Tufty to approve the Administrative Reports. The following members voted aye: Bjerke, Pesall, Sutton, Tufty, Unger, and Whitman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Old Business: None. New Business: The City Administrator reviewed the proposed Engineering Services Agreement with Banner Associates, Inc. for the Safe Room #2, which includes services for site design, construction bidding, and construction observation. A discussion followed regarding the need for the facility for residents near the site location at Prospect & Henry, and the feasibility of locating the shelter in the City Park. Motion by Whitman and seconded by Bjerke to approve Agreement for Professional Services for Storm Shelter (Safe Room #2) with Banner Associates, Inc. The following members voted aye: Bjerke, Tufty, Unger, and Whitman. Nays: Pesall and Sutton. None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Whitman and seconded by Unger to approve a pay step increase for Colby Bunkers, Line Foreman, to $24.94 per hour effective February 9th, 2019. The following members voted aye: Bjerke, Pesall, Sutton, Tufty, Unger, and Whitman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Unger and seconded by Tufty to approve a temporary liquor license for Bar X Bar for the Kely Luck/Adam Scofield wedding reception and dance at the Community Center on January 26th, 2019. The following members voted aye: Bjerke, Pesall, Sutton, Tufty, Unger, and Whitman. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Council Comments: Alderman Pesall indicated he is pleased to see that sales tax receipts are strong. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Mark Bonrud - Mayor ATTEST: Jeff Pederson City Administrator
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NOW HIRING - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/TRUCK DRIVER The Moody County Highway Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver. Basic duties involve the operations of trucks, pay loaders, etc in the repair and construction of county roads and bridges. The ability to obtain a SD CDL is required. Starting wage is $15.95-$16.34. Pre-employment drug test will be required. Medical, dental, life, vision, and long term disability insurance are included. Moody County belongs to the South Dakota State Retirement System. Winter hours are 7 am to 3:30 pm, M-F. Summer hours are 7 am to 5:30 pm M-Th. Moody County is an equal opportunity employer. For an application or more information, contact Human Resources Director Marty Skroch. Position is open until filled. Human Resources Director Marty Skroch 101 E. Pipestone Ave Ste. F Flandreau SD 57028 (605) 573-4353
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The Flandreau Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time police officer
Starting pay is $18.86 per hour for a certified officer. Benefits include SDRS, health vision and dental insurance. Officers work 12 hr. shifts with every other weekend off. Requirements include passing score on written exam, interview and background investigation. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid driver’s license, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and be 21 years old at time of hire. Applications can be obtained at the Flandreau Police Department or submitted using the SD Law Enforcement Officer Standards applications. The Flandreau Police Department is an EOE.
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Madison Livestock Sales Company, Inc Madison, South Dakota (605) 256-9156 “Chip” Wosje 480-2847, Jesse Bruns 480-0625, Ben Kringen 605-940-4887 Cell/605-529-5262, Keith Lukonen 605-880-7801, Jim Bevier 605-940-8600, Cork Ritchie 605-881-4843, Loren Pihl 605-881-4712
Next Monday Sale: Monday, January 28 Butcher and Fat Cattle sell at 10 am Hay and Straw sell at 12 noon Feeder Cattle at 12 noon
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ESTATE LAND John’s Place AUCTION Family Restaurant +/- 156.28 Acre Clare Twp., Moody County, SD Crop & Livestock Farm with An Existing Farmstead and a Mixture of Productive Cropland, Pastureland and CRP
We will offer the following real property at auction at the land located at 47527 231st St., Flandreau, SD; from Flandreau, SD – 7 miles west on Hwy. #32 and 1 mile south on 473rd Ave. to the NE Corner of the Land; from the Flandreau, SD Exit #114 on I-29 – ½ mile east and 1 mile south on 473rd Ave.
Chicken Fried Chicken
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019 SALE TIME: 10:00 AM
Auctioneer’s Note: In order to settle the Florence Mengenhauser Estate, we are privileged to offer this excellent crop & livestock farm at public auction. This land is very conveniently located to I-29 and the Flandreau, SD Exit #114 on I-29 and is situated in a highly regarded agricultural area of Moody County, SD. If you are in the market for a multi-faceted agricultural property that is inclusive of a farmstead with an existing older home and outbuildings, productive cropland acres, pasture, as well as some CRP acres that provide income an recreational hunting opportunities and more, then make plans to inspect this property and plan to attend this auction! **Note – The Farmstead is available to be shown by an appointment arranged with the auctioneers.** This +/-156.28 acre farm will be offered as a unit. The farmstead includes a one and 1½ story home with the main level comprised of a south entryway w/laundry and a stairwell to the basement, a kitchen w/oak cabinets, a living/dining room, a bedroom w/closet, a bath w/4’ shower and an east entryway; the 2nd story includes a W. bedroom w/walk-in closet, a SW bedroom w/freestanding closing, a SE bedroom w/freestanding closet and a small east bedroom w/closet; this home has a basement with a concrete foundation and includes a roughed-in shower and a ½ bath w/stool & hand sink, a Lennox Pulse 21 LP gas furnace w/woodburning stove attached and central AC, a gas HW heater, a 100 amp breaker elec. service and a water pressure system that is utilized in connection with the well; the exterior of the home has white vinyl siding and asphalt shingles. **Note – The LP tank servicing the house is leased from Ramsdell F&M & is not included with the property – remaining gas in the tank will be estimated and paid for by the purchaser at closing.** Other improvements on the property include an unattached dbl. garage w/2 overhead doors & 1 elec. opener, an “Aâ€? shaped barn w/galv. steel roof, a wooden granary/corn crib w/drive thru, a wdn. hog house, a wood framed chicken house w/conc. floor and an older wdn. single garage. This property is serviced by a well with a pressure system, although the nearest rural water lines are at the Jct. of 473rd Ave. & 231st St. – for info. concerning availability & costs, contact Big Sioux Community Rural Water at 605-997-2098. Electricity to the farmstead is provided by Sioux Valley Energy Rural Electric. The farmstead is situated in a semi-private setting at the end of a dead end road with numerous mature trees and a dense grove situated on the north and west of the farmstead, with the property bordered on the north by 231st Street and on the west by I-29. According to FSA information this farm has approximately 97.7 acres of cropland with a 48.91 acre corn base with a 156 bu. PLC yield and a 30.69 acre soybean base with a 37 bu. PLC yield; additionally this farm has approximately 34.3 acres enrolled in a Marginal Pastureland/CRP contract at a rate of $74.40 per acre that generates an annual payment of $2,552.00 per year with the contract scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2021. According to the Moody County Assessor this land has an Overall Soil Rating (OSR) of .792, comparatively info. obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates that this parcel in its entirety has an Overall Weighted Productivity Index of a 70.7. The 2018 RE Taxes payable in 2019 on this property are 4,562.98. Crop-Livestock farms such as this one are difficult to find, so if you’re in the market for a desirable crop-livestock farm, then be sure to inspect this property and make plans to be in attendance at this auction! LEGAL DESC.: The NE Âź, exc. Lot H-2, of Sec. 31, T. 107., R. 49W., (Clare Twp.), Moody County, SD. TERMS: Cash - A 10% non-refundable downpayment on the day of the sale and the balance on or before April 5, 2019 w/full possession of the cropland & pasture for the 2019 crop year subject to the rights of the existing tenant. Marketable Title will be conveyed and a Title Company Closing Fee (Moody County Title) if any, and an owner’s title insurance policy will be provided w/the costs divided 50-50 between the buyer and seller. The acres in this farm are based on the acres as stated on the County tax records, with the acres understood to be “more or lessâ€?. The sellers do not guarantee that existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and any new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) pursuant to SD Law. FSA yields, bases, payments & other information are 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 ISâ€? CONDITION and subject to any existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record if any, as well as any or all Moody Co. SD Zoning Ordinances. The RE licensees in this transaction are acting as agents for the sellers. Sold subject to confirmation of the Owners. To Inspect the Property or for addt’l info., contact the Auctioneers. To View a full auction brochure see www.suttonauction.com.
HEIRS OF FLORENCE MENGENHAUSER, Owners
CHUCK SUTTON - Auctioneer & Land Broker - Sioux Falls, SD - ph. 605-336-6315 & Flandreau, SD - ph. 605-997-3777; WAYNE BESSMAN – RE Auctioneer – Madison, SD – ph. 605-270-4980; JARED SUTTON - Auctioneer & RE Broker Associate – Flandreau, SD - ph. 605-864-8527; DEAN GULBRANSON – Auctioneer & RE Broker Assoc. – Brookings, SD – ph. 605-695-0133.
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Exemplar Genetics, a bio-technology company located in Sioux Center, is currently seeking applicants for the following position:
Animal Technician(s) Flandreau, SD Facility This position will be a full-time hourly position reporting to the site supervisor with the following job duties: •
Provide daily care for animals including feeding, cleaning, breeding, farrowing, weaning and observation
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Assist veterinarians with animal health
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Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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Be able to hold to strict bio-security protocol
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Past swine experience is preferred but not required. However, applicant must not have any other contact with swine outside of the facility.
More detailed description available by request Exemplar Genetics, an equal opportunity employer, offers a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, disability, life and 401k plan. To apply, go to http://www.exemplargenetics.com/jobs/ and download the application and return to Human Resources at Exemplar Genetics, PO Box 198, Sioux Center, IA 51250 or email to karenv@exemplargenetics.com.
Leslie A. Hurley, Agent LeRoy Tunender, Agent Flandreau, SD • Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9am-4:30pm
Friday 9am-3pm • 997-3729
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Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Health Center 403 West Broad Avenue/ P.O. Box 329 Flandreau S.D. 57028
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SUMMARY: This position is a FT/40 hour a week position. The Purchase Referred Care Coordinator is responsible for performing the daily functions necessary to efficiently carry out the operation of the FSST Health Center PRC Program, which includes referral process, assures compliance with federal eligibility rules and ensure prompt payment of claims. Work with staff in identifying patients who are eligible for alternate resources. Coordinate the implementation of department operating policies and procedures. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must have high school diploma or GED. Three years’ experience in a professional office setting; experience/knowledge in medical/billing field preferred but not required. Strong computer skills. Experience with the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) preferred. Standard Qualifications: Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required when hired and annually. Establish and maintain working relationships with hospitals, clinic and vendors. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Applications are available at the FSST Tribal Office and Tribal Health Center. May attach resume to Tribal application. Applications/resumes may be submitted to Roxee Johnson, HR Manager, P.O. Box 329, 403 W. Broad Avenue, Flandreau, SD 57028. Call 605-573-4126 if you have any questions.
Leslie A. Hurley, Agent LeRoy Tunender, Agent Flandreau, SD • Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9am-4:30pm
Friday 9am-3pm • 997-3729
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AgGuide Farm to table businesses booming Consumers’ appetites for local foods is growing, and restaurants have taken notice. Today, many local businesses, including farms and restaurants, have mutually exclusive relationships that make it possible for local residents to enjoy nutritious, locally produced meals. According to the market research firm Packaged Facts, local foods generated $11.7 billion in sales in 2014, and will climb to $20.2 billion by 2019. Farm-to-table remains a growing trend that benefits farmers, restaurateurs and consumers. This is evidenced by the rising number of farmers markets cropping up in neighborhoods all across the country, as well as the niche offerings by regional food purveyors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that, in the last 20 years, the number of farmers markets has grown by more than 350 percent. Many consumers are now choosing “local” for dining at home and when dining out, and this is making a major impact on the nation’s food systems.
Foodies as well as industry experts predict that the local foods movement is a permanent and mainstream trend. In 2014, the National Restaurant Association found the desire for local foods dominated its “Top Food Trends.” The most in-demands foods include locally sourced meats and seafood as well as locally sourced produce. Consumers also are interested in farm/ estate-branded foods. Some restaurants are even producing “hyperlocal” food, or herbs and produce grown right on the property. As the demand for local foods has evolved, so has the term “local foods.” “Local” can be a wide-ranging term that refers to foods produced in a particular town, state or even region. The 2008 Farm Act defines a “locally or regionally produced agricultural food product” as one that is marketed less than 400 miles from its origin. However, a few states have established more stringent rules that indicate “local” constitutes food produced
within the borders of a state or within a small perimeter of the state. The growing preference for locally produced foods is great news for the farmers and smaller food producers that have long fought for footing among the mega-importers. According to the trade publication Produce Business, even though “local” does not place limits on the size of the farm, the growing desire among consumers to go local is benefitting many small and midsized farms, as consumers are increasingly buying foods grown closer to
where they live. In addition to meats, fruits and vegetables, consumers can find many locally made items that expand the potential for farm-totable. These include, but are not limited to, artisanal cheeses, wines, beer, baked goods, milk and other dairy, and honey. Local, sustainable foods are in demand, helping not only local restaurants and merchants, but the small and medium farms that service these establishments.
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AgGuide End Of Year Inventory As we close out another calendar year, it’s tempting to divert all our attention to 2019 as we ring in the new year. But before you say goodbye to 2018 and focus solely on the upcoming year, right now presents an opportune moment for you to sit back and evaluate how your operation fared during 2018. While the following questions are not comprehensive in scope, they may serve as a starting point for you as you conduct an end-of-the-year inventory on how your business weathered the past year. 1. What were your key indicators for growth? You can’t have success if you don’t have growth, and if you don’t have the proper scale in place to measure progress, how do you know if you’ve truly reached the goals that your operation needs to meet in order to keep moving forward? To assess the tracks your operation made in 2018, you need to ensure that your key indicators for growth are truly representative. Are they objective? Are they measurable? Do they
properly identify and account for setbacks that your business incurred, whether that be on a financial level or a physical productivity level? Evaluate your key indicators for growth to determine if they’re accurate and representative in capturing the fluctuations of your business year. While it’s critical to measure the dollar signs attached to your financial progress, also make sure you’re accounting for progress that has occurred in other areas that may not be accurately captured in the ledger. 2. How did you manage your risk for 2018? The question isn’t if you’ll face risks throughout the year that compromise the stability of your operation. The question really becomes when. In the heat of 2018, what risks did your business face? This could be on a financial level, quality level, efficiency level, or even a physical safety level. Did you have systems in place ready to address those risks? How are you evaluating potential threats to the safety and functionality
of your operation? It’s critical to assess these risks on a periodic basis, and right now is a perfect time to do so. When you assess your business risks, make sure you’re matching them up with the resources necessary to resolve those issues. 3. What were your three highs and lows? History is a good teacher when you’re willing to take the time to learn from your previous experiences. The same is true for managing your business or operation. When you look back on the highlights of the past year, what were your three major wins for the year? What factors contributed to those successes, and furthermore, which of those variables were within your control? Are they repeatable? Can they be applied in the future, and can they be applied across different areas of your business for the next year to make further progress? While understanding the key elements to your success are helpful building blocks for the future, your failures and mistakes are just as critical to review. What were the
weak links that led to less-than-desirable outcomes? Were the root causes analyzed and removed, or are those problems liable to happen again in the future? Pausing a few moments to consider these questions may be helpful in developing more strategic plans as your business or operation prepares for 2019. About SGS SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and verification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our global network of testing facilities, staffed by knowledgeable and experienced personnel, enables you to reduce risks and shorten time to market while testing the quality, safety, and performance of your products against relevant health, safety and regulatory standards. As the leader in providing specialized business solutions that improve quality, safety and productivity, we help customers navigate an increasingly regulated world.
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AgGuide The Five Principles of Soil Health 1.
Soil Cover: Keep plant residues on the soil surface. Look down, what percentage of your soil is protected by residue? Erosion needs to be minimized before you can start building soil health.
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Limited Disturbance: Minimize tillage as much as possible. You will start rebuilding soil aggregates, pore spaces, soil biology, and organic matter.
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Living Roots: Keep plants growing throughout the year to feed the soil. Cover crops can add carbon to the soil, provide a great food source for microorganisms. Start small scale to find the best fit for your operation.
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Diversity: Diversify as much as possible with 3 or more crops and cover crops whenever possible. Try to mimic nature – cool and warm season grasses and broadleaf plants. Three or more crops in rotation benefits the soil food web, and improves infiltration and nutrient cycling while reducing disease and pests, and aiding in weed suppression.
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Integrating Livestock: Fall/winter grazing of cover crops can increase livestock’s plane of nutrition at a time when pasture forage quality can be low, and increases the soil biological activity on the cropland, improving nutrient cycling. Proper grassland management improves soil health.
Soil Health Benefits - Builds organic matter which retains and cycles nitrogen and sequesters carbon; which in turn can reduce fertilizer and fuel costs. -Stabilizes soil aggregates which improves resistance to erosive forces of wind and water. -Improves water infiltration and retention which can help to better manage the effects of flood or drought and improves traffic ability in cropland fields. -Enhances wildlife habitat and balances the biological comunity above and below ground. -Healthy soils filter and clean the water that moves through it, for increased water quality.
Please stop in the local NRCS office to learn more about soil health and mentors. Remember, following there five principles will enable soils to be more productive and resilient to mother nature!
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and with the recent relocation into our new 68,000 square foot site, we have upgraded our planting line and expanded our capabilities. As an established laboratory in the seed industry, we provide germination, vigor, and purity testing on more than 400 species, along with trait confirmation and ISTA testing for export.
As we head into 2019, now is the time to evaluate how you can make this year your most successful in the books. As you look forward, are you investing in the right resources that will take your business the extra mile? When it comes to planting the seeds that will grow your success, SGS has the tools that SGS also provides analytical can ensure your best year yet. chemistry testing for feed, Services food, and crops, covering a Globally, SGS serves as the comprehensive list of services one-stop shop for all inspection, from proximate testing to testing, certification, and mycotoxins and pesticides to verification services. This GMO testing. In addition, SGS worldwide network is recognized Brookings conducts contract as the global benchmark for research for clients as well as for quality and integrity across Good Laboratory Practices and several industries, from operates field research stations agriculture to mining to consumer across multiple EPA zones. goods and more. Expertise Locally, SGS Brookings has The quality of your testing is provided laboratory testing a crucial factor to ensure that services for over 25 years. SGS you are getting results you can has always been at the forefront count on to make strategic of global seed testing practices,
decisions for your business. At SGS Brookings, we take quality and integrity seriously with every sample that comes through our doors. With over 500 years of combined experience in seed testing among our employees, we have 6 Registered Seed Technologists, 4 Certified Viability Technologists, 4 Registered Genetic Technologists, and 4 Certified Genetic Technologists, which is the largest number of certified technologists working within one facility in the world.
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Our scientists are trained and skilled in utilizing state-of-theart instrumentation, and the technology that we implement expands both the quality and quantity of our services we offer while providing you with unparalleled capabilities in detection, speed, and performance for your results. Our most recent addition of an AB Sciex Triple Quad 6500+ exemplifies our commitment in meeting your needs for best-in-
If you’re seeking to add tools to your portfolio of resources this year to strategically improve your bottom line, SGS Brookings is here to provide you with local testing services that are backed up by a global support team to give you the results you’re looking for. The right investment now can make all the difference for your 2019.
Our commitment to excellence and expertise is driven through our level of accreditation and certification. Both ISTA and ISO 17025 accredited as well as ISO 9001 certified, SGS Brookings is also audited by the EPA for GLP compliance and is GMP+ registered as well as NonGMO Project approved. These standards ensure that we provide clients with the best services and procedures possible within the industry.
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AgGuide USDA Market Facilitation Program USDA launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. Producers of certain commodities can now sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will administer MFP to provide payments to corn, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean and wheat producers. An announcement about further payments will be made in the coming months, if warranted. The sign-up period for MFP runs through Jan. 15, 2019, with information and instructions provided at www.farmers. gov/mfp. MFP provides payments to producers of eligible commodities who have been
significantly impacted by actions of foreign governments resulting in the loss of traditional exports. Eligible producers should apply after harvest is complete, as payments will only be issued once production is reported. A payment will be issued on 50 percent of the producer’s total production, multiplied by the MFP rate for a specific commodity. A second payment period, if warranted, will be determined by the USDA. For a list of initial MFP payments rates, view the MFP Fact Sheet. MFP payments are capped per person or legal entity as follows: • A combined $125,000 for eligible crop commodities • A combined $125,000 for dairy production and
Hogs Applicants must also have an average adjusted gross income for tax years 2014, 2015, and 2016 of less than $900,000. Applicants must also comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations. Expanded Hog Timeline USDA has expanded the timeline for producers with whom the Aug. 1, 2018, date does not accurately represent the number of head of live hogs they own. Producers may now choose any date between July 15 to Aug. 15, 2018, that correctly reflects their actual operation. MFP applications are available online at www.farmers.gov/ mfp. Applications can be completed at a local FSA
office or submitted electronically either by scanning, emailing, or faxing. To locate or contact your local FSA office, visit www. farmers.gov . Market Assistance Loans MAL’s (aka grain loans) are available for eligible crops grown in 2018 to eligible producers. MAL’s provide producers interim financing after harvest to help them meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvesttime lows. MAL loans are disbursed at the current interest rate and mature 9 months after disbursement. If planning on obtaining a crop loan on a 2018 crop and want the income to show as 2018 income, all the paper work must be completed before December 27th @ 3:00 PM.
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