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VOL. 3 ISSUE 15 Belle Fourche, SD Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 $1.25 Butte County Closes Offices Church Service for All to Connect on Easter Through Apr. 30 BEACON STAFF [email protected] BELLE FOURCHE - Butte County Commissioners have authorized an extension to the temporary closure of its administrative offices through April 30th. The public will not be able to enter the buildings through this period. The move comes after Butte County Emergency Manag- er Fred Lamphere made the recommendation to county officials late last week in an effort prevent and/or limit the spread of the Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in the county. The public will still be able to call or email the county offices for needed services during the closure. The offices that are closed to public traffic include: Pastor Stephen Carson and the Belle Fourche Connection Church is inviting all to join in 9:30 Sunday, April 12, Easter, treasurer, auditor, equalization, at the old Shopko parking lot as they celebrate the Risen Lord! You can watch from with social distance from inside your car and register of deeds. Staff will and listen to the service broadcast on KBFS radio (103.1 FM & 1450 AM). The church has already been airing weekly ser- still come in to work in these vices on the web (Sunday morning worship team pictured above). More information see: www.bellefourcheconnection.com offices to answer phones or respond to email.
Butte County Contact Information Local Pipe Manufacturer To Stay Auditor: (605) 892-4485 [email protected] Open During COVID-19 Crisis Compay taking extra precautions to has benefits to reduce the finan- safe and healthy.” states Josh Clerk of Courts: cial hardship of not being able Pickett, Plant Manager in Belle (605) 892-2516 keep plant open and workers safe. to work from home.” Leathers Fourche, SD. The company has Director of Equalization and stated that plants Zoning: (605) 892-3950 BELLE FORUCHE – Pipe- the products they produce are current located in [email protected] line Plastics, LLC, based in deemed essential to overcoming plans are Decatur, Westlake, Texas, but with this pandemic. This includes to run the Texas, Register of Deeds: a plant located on the west water and natural gas piping plants 24 Belle (605) 892-2912 side of Belle Fourche, has among other things. hours a Fourche, [email protected] announced that the company President & COO Mike day, seven days a week. South Dakota, and Levelland, is currently certified as an Leathers commented, “Our pri- “We are grateful that we can Texas. State’s Attorney Office: “Essential Business” by the ority is to keep our employees keep our employees working With over 500 years of lead- (605) 892-3337 [email protected] federal government. This means safe. We are taking extra pre- with full paychecks, while ership and extrusion expertise, that the federal government cautions to work safely within also supplying the products their manufacturing team is Treasurer: has declared manufacturing an CDC recommended guidelines, needed in times of national highly trained and focused on (605) 892-4456 essential industry and exempt and ensuring any employee emergency. We are taking every providing products that meet or [email protected] from closure orders because affected by the COVID-19 virus precaution to keep everyone exceed industry standards and specifications. The company prides itself on having the high- est quality products available S e r v i n g H i s C o u n t r y o n N a v y H o s p i t a l S h i p and sees themselves as the LOS ANGELES (April 2, water pipe of the future. 2020) Hospitalman Johnathan Pipeline Plastics, LLC, Rohlf, from Belle Fourche, founded in 2011 and a portfo- S.D., a surgical technologist lio company of SCF Partners (left), and Lt. Cmdr. Richard since 2019, is a Westlake, Maiatico, from Box Elder, S.D., Texas-based manufacturer of a perioperative nurse (right), high-performance polyethylene count surgical tools in one of 12 pipe used primarily for water operating rooms aboard hospital infrastructure in oil and gas, ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) mining, industrial and munici- April 2. Mercy deployed in sup- pal applications (www.pipe.us). port of the nation’s COVID-19 SCF Partners (“SCF”), founded response efforts, and will serve in 1989, provides equity capital as a referral hospital for non- and strategic growth assistance COVID-19 patients currently to build leading energy service admitted to shore-based hos- and equipment companies that pitals. This allows shore base operate throughout the world. hospitals to focus their efforts The firm is headquartered on COVID-19 cases. One of in Houston, Texas and has the Department of Defense’s additional offices in Calgary, missions is Defense Support of Singapore and Aberdeen. SCF Civil Authorities. DOD is sup- currently oversees approximate- porting the Federal Emergency ly $2 billion under management Management Agency, the lead and has built more than 70 federal agency, as well as state, platform services companies, local and public health authori- completing over 400 growth ties in helping protect the health acquisitions, through partner- and safety of the American ships with energy services & people. equipment entrepreneurs. For Johnathan is the son of Larry additional information about and Cheryl Rohlf of Belle Surgical Technologist Johnathan Rohlf (left), from Belle Fourche and Lt. Commander Rich- SCF, please visit SCF’s website Fourche. ard Maiatico, Box Elder on board U.S. Navy hospital ship. at www.scfpartners.com. - Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Greenberg South Dakota Driver’s License Not Exactly Social Distancing Expiration Dates Extended PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Kristi Noem state’s Driver Licensing program has received has signed legislation that gives the several hundred calls each day from citizens Department of Public Safety worried about renewing their driv- (DPS) Cabinet Secretary er license or ID card,” said DPS the authority to order the Cabinet Secretary Price. “I have temporary extension of the authorized the Driver’s Licensing expiration date for certain Program to extend these expira- driver licenses. tion dates for the length of the Senate Bill 190, which Governor’s state of emergency for was passed Monday by COVID-19, beginning March 13, state legislators on the session’s final through the duration of the emergency declara- day, gives DPS Cabinet Secretary Craig tion plus an additional 90 days.” Price the authority to order the extension “This legislation is great news because of the expiration date for an operator’s citizens’ licenses will be automatically extend- license, motorcycle operator’s license, ed,” said state Driver Licensing Director Jane restricted minor’s permit, motorcycle Schrank. “We have appreciated the public’s restricted minor’s permit and non-driver patience during this time.” identification card. The legislation also State driver license exam stations are current- allows the DPS Secretary to order the ly closed statewide through May 2. For driver A Gathering of Gulls - A large flock of gulls decided last Saturday morn- extension of the expiration date for a licensing questions, call (605) 773-6883 and ing was the perfect time to inspect the old Shopko parking lot. Hundreds commercial driver’s license or commer- leave a message or send an email to the Driver of the ‘seagulls’ defy their informal name and take residence all over the cial learner’s permit. Licensing Program staff at: US-even in Belle Fourche. They do not seem to be heeding the recom- “Since the COVID-19 emergency, the [email protected] mended ‘social distancing’ guidelines. - Beacon Photo Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. April 8, 2020 A-2 We can make any Obituaries occasion special! Posy Palace Orville Roy Edwards 84 Buy Flowers Direct Orville Roy Edwards, 84, of Vale died April 2, 2020 at his residence. from your Local Florist Full Service Florist! Mildred “Millie’ L. Schmidt 91 Mildred “Millie” L. Schmidt, 91, of Belle (Melody) Schmidt of Belle Fourche and (605) 892-2244 Fourche died Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 Rick Schmidt of Brookings, SD; a sister, 839 State St. Belle Fourche at the Belle Estate. Lorraine Hale of Albuquerque, NM; Millie was born February 21, 1929 in grandchildren, Jessica (Derek) Harkins, Strasburg, North Dakota to Andrew and Jennifer (Tim) Janssen, Chase Arneson Frances (Scherr) Lipp. The family moved (Shannon Royer), Kelsey (Justin) Hansen, to South Dakota when Millie was in grade David (Yalda) Woodley, Kayla Wood- school. She graduated from Belle Fourche ley, Travis (Erika) Woodley, Brooke and High School in 1948. Jason Schmidt, Ryan Watson, Kaitlyn Millie married Ray Schmidt on Decem- (Ramsey) Norton, Tyler Kittle and Tanner ber 18, 1948 in the rectory of St. Paul “TJ” Schmidt; great grandchildren, Aidan, Catholic Church. They were married for Ailee, and Mia Harkins, Colby and Owen 62 years. Janssen, Cassius Arneson, Abel and Kaylee Han- She worked at the Tri State Café for a number of sen, Cameron Bruce Woodley, Jaxson and Landyn years. She was a member of the Bit and Spur Club, Brown. she taught CCD for many years and was a member She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; 2 of St. Paul’s Altar Society. She also was active in infants, Kenny and Marsha Rae; 5 brothers, Leroy, Relay for Life Heart Walk Team. Leo, Mike, Aloys and John Lipp; 5 sisters, Eva Lipp, Millie lived her faith, she loved her family (kids, Barb Lipp, Ann Wald, Regina Stopple and Iona grandkids, great grandkids) and any of the neighbor Solmen; brothers-in-law, Jack Hale, Bob Solmen kids. There home was always open to all of their and Art Stopple; sisters-in-law, Ada, Helen and Edna kid’s friends. There were several people in her life Lipp. that although they weren’t blood related, they were Mass of Christian Burial will be held for immediate her family and called her “mom”. She loved having family only on Tuesday, April 14 at St. Paul Catholic holiday dinners and any special occasions at her Church in Belle Fourche. Interment will follow at house where she would be surrounded by her family. Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche. Kline Fu- On the Fourth of July everyone was always wel- neral Chapel will live stream the funeral and publish come to Millie and Ray’s for her “wimpys” after the it to our live streaming site following the funeral for parade. She loved to go walking outside and at the the public to view at your convenience. rec center up to 4-5 miles a day. Being able to visit Due to public health concern at this time the family while she was out always made her day. will have a funeral liturgy open to the public at a Grateful for sharing her life are her children, Dan later date. At that time the website will be updated (Rena) Schmidt of Casper, WY, Connie (Clyde) with the time and date. When you are sorrowful, Look again in your heart Arneson of Elm Springs, SD, Bruce Schmidt of The family suggests memorials to St. Paul Catholic and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for Belle Fourche, Arleen (Larry) Woodley of Fox Church Island, WA, Randy (Rhonda) Schmidt of Belle An online guest book is that which has been your delight. Fourche, Diane (Gregg) Watson of Belle Fourche, available at klinefuneral- -Kahlil Gilbran- Dennis (Michelle) Schmidt of Belle Fourche, Brian chapel.com Donald Delmar Lagge 82 Don was born in 1937 at the home of his par- sons. As he always said, “old ministers never ents, Carl and Johanna (Weisser) Lagge on retire, they just go out to pastor.” To that their farm south of Tripp, SD. He was the effect, Don continued to minister with- third of ten children born to their family. in the community, preaching at three Both of his parents passed on early in separate retirement communities each their lives, leaving the five younger sib- Sunday: Golden Ponds, Arvada Estates, lings in his and his sister Hilda’s care/ and Kipling Meadows, and continued Don attended Tripp High School and this service until just 9 months ago. He graduated in May 1955. During his served alongside staff for several years growing up years, he worked for different at Hillside Community Church in Golden, farmers in the Tripp area. Don and the older CO, as well, acting as chaplain for the elderly. siblings used to herd cows along the highway Don lived well, enjoying the small and the great (605) 892-4827 with the horses their family had at that time. In his things in life. He was very athletic, wrestling in younger years he worked as a shop sweep (at age 9), college, breaking horses, and playing football. He WilenMonument.com a pin setter at a bowling alley, and he worked at the had an extraordinarily high tolerance for pain and Tripp Creamery. During summers, he worked with cold and was known for shoveling snow in shorts [email protected] | 10988 SD Hwy 34 Belle Fourche the youth group at the Pierre Methodist Church as an and a tee-shirt. He was an avid hunter throughout his assistant pastor. life and enjoyed hunting alongside family; and most In 1956, Don joined the United States Air Force and enjoyed hunting with his brother and best friend, was stationed in Lackland Air force base in Lackland, Loren, until he passed away 13 years ago, and brother Texas. He was also stationed in Korea, Japan, and Ben. He had a green thumb and loved gardening – he finally Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska had the most beautiful peonies. Those who knew where he was honorably discharged in 1960. Don remember him as part smart-aleck, part serious In the early 60’s, Don attended Southern State theologian. Teachers College in Springfield, SD and received Most notably, Don loved and was devoted to the a degree in teaching. He also was pastor to Gay- Lord Jesus Christ and served him faithfully and un- ville and Volin Methodist churches and resided in ashamedly. He made a point to make the Gospel the Gayville, SD for some time. He began studies at center of most all conversations. He would want to be Iliff Seminary in Denver and accepted a position at remembered as a faithful servant and loving father. the Methodist Church in Eagle, CO where he met Don was preceded in death by his parents, three Sandra Sue Carter, his wife of 34 years (they later brothers, Allen, Norris and Loren Lagge, sister, divorced in 2001). They were married on May 22, Shirley Bourelle, sister-in-law Diane Justice, and 1967 and they had three children, Candace (Candee) father-in-law Samuel Fenno Carter (who was like a Luanne, Samuel Scott, and Joshua Ryan. Don and second father to him). family moved to Vail, CO where he served as a police He is survived by his children, Candee and husband officer for the Vail Police Department and he ran the Myles Staman of Crawford NE, Scott and wife Sheri operations for the Lion’s Head Gondola Lift, while he Lagge of Arvada CO, Josh and wife Heather Lagge served the Methodist Church there. of Lakewood CO, niece Talis and husband Chad In 1973, Don completed his studies and received Scullion of Arvada CO, along with foster-daugh- At Kline a bachelor’s degree in science and master’s degree ters Tammy Hermstad of Gillette WY, Colleen and in Theology from Iliff Seminary in Denver, CO. He husband Greg Stratton of Sioux Falls SD, Chantel At Kline Funeral Chapel we take pride in the way we serve our families. We then went on to become a Methodist Minister, serving and husband Beau Hudelson of Sioux Fall SD, Kelsie Live Stream our funerals and oer Video Tributes at no extra cost. It’s part in many communities throughout South Dakota, and husband Michael Roby of Sioux Falls SD, and of our excellent service for doing business with us. including White, Aurora, Sterling, Oral, Smith- Barbara Soares of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He is also Live Streaming is a way that people who cannot attend the funeral are able to wick, Oelrichs, Buffalo Gap, Belle Fourche, Phillip, survived by his grandchildren Brandon Gage, Jessica view the entire funeral at a later time at your own convenience. Viewing is done Interior, and Stickney. While in Hot Springs, Don Lagge, Carter Lagge, Shylee and husband Willie by going to our website, klinefuneralchapel.com and scrolling down the web was the president of the Ministerial Association and Grimm of Harrison NE, and two great grandchildren page until you come to the bold sentence, “please visit our live streaming site worked as a Chaplain at the VA Hospital doing drug Katherine and William David Grimm. He is also by clicking here.” Click and it will move you to our tv channel where you will and alcohol counseling. While in White, he was a bus survived by his two brothers, Rich and wife Robin see the deceased name, click on the name and an arrow will appear in the center of the tv screen, click on the arrow and the funeral can be viewed in its entirety. driver during the week, and a preacher on the week- Lagge of Lincoln NE, Ben and wife LuAnn Lagge of end. An article was written about Don, calling him a Corsica, SD, three sisters, Helen Tiede of Winterset, “Pioneering Preacher,” and he rode a horse between Iowa, Hilda Benne of Oakland NE, and Sandy Abney three different congregations to preach each weekend. of Sioux Falls SD as well as many beloved nieces and The author highlighted how he was known for his nephews whom he adored greatly. flamboyant style, noting that he had once preached a Don will be missed tremendously by family, friends, sermon from a rooftop! and those whom he served. All who knew Don, knew When Don retired from the Methodist Church of his deep commitment to the Lord. He impacted in 2001, he moved back to Colorado, near his two many lives. Lesa Marie Budmayr 55 Lesa Marie Budmayr, 55, passed away had a large Facebook audience, enjoyed of natural causes on Sunday, March 29th following the band Dakota Country, and at her home in Belle Fourche, South loved keeping up with the latest com- Dakota. ings and goings. She enjoyed antiques She was born September 25, 1964 in and garage sales, and especially loved Rapid City to Kenneth and Jacqueline collecting refrigerator magnets given to Budmayr. Throughout her childhood she her from around the US and Budweiser lived with her family on their ranch near beer steins. St. Onge and went to school in Belle Lesa was preceded in death by her par- Fourche. ents and by a brother, Lance Cooper. Lesa loved competing in Track and She is survived by her brothers, Bruce Field, and held the Belle Fourche High Lynn Budmayr and Brian Cooper, and by School record for discus for 36 years. She John and Kay Cooper, who she adopted lived her entire life in Belle Fourche, and worked as her second parents. for several businesses including the Belle Flower In consideration of current public health con- Shop, Pizza Hut, Motel 6, and AmericInn. She cerns, a Celebration of her Life will be held at a kept active in helping with her class reunions, and later date. never missed an opportunity to send a hand-written An online guest book is available at klinefuneral- card or letter to her friends and family. chapel.com She had a huge heart, a fierce loyalty to her flock, and always had a wide smile on her face. She loved to chat with her many friends and neighbors, Obituaries - contd. on A5 Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. April 8, 2020 A-3 Life has slowed down for many. Find the beauty in it
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605.892.6347 www.jacksondentalsd.com 518 Grap’s National St. Belle Fourche’s First Mayor Was in 1905 South Dakota Legislature “Legislator Travels 1,000 tee headed by a Brown County Miles to Reach Capitol 50 Years Senator who ‘pigeonholed’ it. Ago” Being nice to the “Boy Senator” The original headline above, was one thing and backing his in this reprint of a 1955 article bill was another. Not knowing written by Joe Koller. how much weight he carried, No legislator has looked Mortimer started a buttonholing forward to the 1955 session with campaign to find out. With a state more anticipation than Samuel G. being developed for wet farming 319 Summit St, Mortimer of Belle Fourche For there was a need of the recla- Belle Fourche, SD Sam, the 1955 session marks 50 mation law. Senator Mortimer (605) 723-5920 years since he served in the state smoked out the bill and it was senate back in 1905. And Sam, passed. as he is known all over South In 1905 there were few Dakota, has been interested in automobiles, many wagons and Drop o your unwanted good government from commu- buggies, and no system of roads. nity to national level through the “The father of the highway pro- pharmaceuticals here for whole of that history making half motion was Joe W. (Good Roads) century. Parmlee of Ipswich. Joe was a safe and secure disposal. In Mortimer’s case, the office house member. He got the first Pharmacists in South Dakota have always sought the man. At the S. G. “Sam” Mortimer bill calling for a state highway voiced concerns to the Board of age of 23 he was elected first department passed in the House, Pharmacy regarding the lack of easily mayor of the newly incorporat- over all the railroads that run in but it lost in the Senate. (Fifteen accessible drug take-back receptacles ed city of Belle Fourche-then a and out of South Dakota with years later Peter Norbeck got the for their patients and the public. The booming cowtown. privilege of a 1,000 mile free trip job done.) National Survey on Drug Use and In 1911 was elected first pres- once a year outside the state. Sam Mortimer wonders how Health released in September 2018 by ident of the Commercial Club, There were two Sams in many of the 1905 session are still SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental now Chamber of Commerce, Pierre that year. Samuel H. Elrod living. One of his fellow senators Health Services Administration) states going into it’s 44th year of started his first term as Governor R.S. Vessey of Wessington that 53.1% of people aged 12 or older operation. and Sam from the Cowtown. It Springs later became governor of obtained the prescription pain relievers There are a lot of other credits in was a historic session Mortimer the state. they most recently misused from a his life for Mortimer is a builder, declares. Block friend or relative. The availability of organizer, and an all-American in “The Mitchell-Pierre fight Back in 1905 the West River drug take-back receptacles is key in the citizen class. Through lodge, for capitol location was over. was pretty much a block. The reducing the avenue of diversion public service, and sustained We passed bills to establish the Black Hills were served in the created by unused, unwanted, and political interests Mortimer has permanent capitol in Pierre; to Senate by: S.G. Mortimer, Belle expired drugs in an individual’s become known all over the state. build the present statehouse; and Fourche: Myron Willsie, Rapid medicine cabinet. The South Dakota Landslide authorized a method of financing City; H.T. Cooper, Whitewood: Board of Pharmacy has established a To be elected to the senate it.” Other legislative achieve- Ernest May, Lead; and W.F. Han- drug take-back program placing from Butte-Meade District over a ments were the first pure food & ley of Custer Trilogy MedWaste’s MedDrop popular vote harvesting Dem- drug law, the first Livestock San- In the house: A. Shaw, Ded- receptacles in South Dakota hospitals ocrat, John Hale of Sturgis, is itary Board, the first auto license wood; John Wolzmuth, Spear- and retail pharmacies. This program accounted for only in one way. law, the first reclamation law, and fish; John Peterson, Nemo; Fred will provide an option for the safe “I rode into office on the Teddy others-some of which have stood Pennington, Lead; O.O. Stokes, disposal of an individual’s non-pre- Roosevelt landslide of 1904,” the test of time. Harding; Charles Ham, Pied- scription and prescription drugs, Sam said. At the time Mortimer Car License mont; Patrick Daley, Hill City; including controlled substances, and is was 25 years old and likely the Commenting on the first car H.D. Clark, Hot Springs; and a key component in South Dakota’s youngest member in that session. license law, Mortimer recalls the Newton S. Tubbs, of Custer. strategy to address our state’s misuse, abuse, and diversion of controlled Speaking of 1905 conditions license was a small disk with a S.G. Mortimer hopes he has prescription drugs. Visit www.avoidopioidsd.com, ‘Take Action’, ‘Take Back Mortimer recalls there was no registration number on it that was the opportunity to pay the 1955 Sites’ to find a participating pharmacy near you. bridge across the river at Pierre to be stuck on the dashboard of Senate a visit. His life long inter- What is NOT accepted: and the ferry was tied up for the car. The number of the license est in reclamation has made him the winter. His route to Pierre was painted on the car body a valued advisor on irrigation Trash, Sharps, Syringes, Aerosols, Illicit drugs, Thermometers, called for a train ride of over itself. programs. He has represented Hazardous waste, Commercial waste, Regulated medical waste, 1,000 miles. Mortimer went via It was authorization to build South Dakota on two compact Batteries and flammable substances. C&NW passenger from Belle Orman Dam in the Belle Fourche commissions working out water Consult pharmacy sta for questions on product acceptability. Fourche o Norfolk, Neb, then to valley that created a necessity use problems with neighboring Sioux City , Iowa, and back to for a law to regulate reclamation state Wyoming Reclamation law COVID-19 Update: South Dakota via Centerville, practices. That was Sam Mortim- is to be revamped to meet present Huron, to Pierre. er’s special job for Butte County. and future needs and Sam might We will remain open during our regular hours. Drive through is availiable As a State Senator Mortimer He got the bill drawn, introduced sit in on the discussions. for prescription and over-the-counter medication pickup. was supplied with annual passes and it was referred to a commit- Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-1pm, Sun: Closed O’Dea Places in Matthews Community Art Show Free Activity Packets for Kids! SPEARFISH, SD The Matthews Tri-State Museum and Visitor owls, several different Thanksgiv- Opera House and Arts Center is Center offers free activity packets ing and Christmas packets, hearts, excited to announce the winners for kids communication, caves, detective of the Community Art Show. The Tri-State Museum and Vis- work, archaeology, candy, 4th of Formerly known as the “Winter itor Center has a selection of 59 July, St. Patrick’s Day, light and Art Show,” this was the forty-first take-home packets for kids, which color, skeletons, magic, dogs, tur- event of its kind to be hosted by were created for keys, masks, trees, The Matthews. Family Fun Days fairytales and The awards are usually an- or exhibits. Each folktales, haunted nounced during the annual packet includes an houses, back to awards reception, but this year, information sheet school, cooking, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, about the topic; a snow sports, fairy the awards had to be announced puzzle, quiz, ac- houses, western via video on social media. tivity or worksheets; two coloring movies and tv shows and art. “This is obviously a strange time sheets and a related craft. Most packets are geared toward for our community, but we are We are willing to mail packets kids in 2-3-4th grades, but can be thrilled to still have the opportu- of your choice to you for free. enjoyed by older students, as well. nity to feature the incredible local Simply respond to this email or Younger students may still find artists in our area,” said Darren email [email protected] or then enjoyable, with help from a Granaas, Executive Director of call 605-723-1200. sibling or an adult. the Matthews Opera House. “We Topics include: dinosaurs, pan- We want to help you provide are very lucky to have digital Adult Category: 3rd Place: “Surfer Joe” by Roger O’Dea, ning for gold, bats, kites, birds, education and entertainment for tools that allow us to announce Belle Fourche money, volcanoes, sharks, butter- house-bound kids during these dif- the awards and offer a virtual flies, dolls, cars, clouds, gadgets ficult times,” said director Kristi gallery display during this time of said Heather Evans, gallery man- The Community Art Show will and gizmos, constellations, rocks Thielen. “We miss seeing families social distancing.” ager. “I hope everyone can take be on display in the gallery and and minerals, jewelry, horses, at our programs and events and “We have a fantastic group of the time to look at these pieces, available in the virtual gallery at airplanes, genetics, stained glass, look forward to when they can artists this year, and it was very whether online on our website, or matthewsopera.com until April eyes and vision, creepy creatures, visit us again.” difficult to select the winners,” by stopping by our gallery.” 10. 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Dakota Lumber Co. 18751 US-85, Belle Fourche SD (605) 892-4845 | (800) 467-4845 Visit us at DakotaLumber.DoItBest.com (605) 892 4041 1515 5th Ave. Suite 101 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Alfred Carlsen 70 Kenneth “Kenny” Alfred Carlsen, age Rock, The Carlsen Homestead! His 70, of Newell, died Sunday, March 29, ranch was his pride and joy and he 2020 as the result of a tragic 4-wheeler installed miles and miles of water lines accident that happened on his ranch, and fences while making many improve- north of Newell. ments to the ranch. He transitioned from LINDSTAD Visitation was held Friday, April 3rd, a sheep ranch to a cattle ranch. Castle 2020 at Leverington Funeral Home of Rock, a majestic mountain could be ALIGNMENT AND BRAKE SERVICE the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. viewed from any place on the ranch and 501 5th Avenue • Belle Fourche, SD, 57717 Graveside services on Monday, April it enticed many to climb! 6th, 2020 at the Trinity Lutheran Ceme- Twenty years ago, he met Mary Men- (605) 892-4776• 1-800-423-0017 tery in Fairfax SD. tele, his fiancé and forever companion. Memorials are preferred to the Castle They enjoyed family celebrations and Rock Fire Department. Friends may leave written activities and persevered through happy and sad condolences and view a video tribute online at: times. They enjoyed activities at the ranch with www.funeralhomeofthenorthernhills.com. neighbors working together on branding days and Kenneth A. Carlsen was the third child and only just being supportive and helpful to their “western” son of Alfred and Vera Zeisler Carlsen. He was neighbors. He didn’t like to travel too far from the born on February 24, 1950 at Mitchell, S.D. His ranch, but when he did he enjoyed going to the first home was the “North Place” which overlooked Spring bull sales. the Missouri River. The river and river hills played Kenny was a member of the Castle Rock Volun- an important part in his life as it provided an oppor- teer Fire Dept. He was always willing to help with tunity for boating, water skiing, hunting with Uncle a project as needed. Kenny loved to give tours Andy, a partner in the Carlsen Bros Ranch, and of his ranch and if you were one of those lucky hunting rattlesnakes with his friend Vic Koenig. individuals it was an extensive tour with a wealth He attended Star Valley Country School as the only of information. student in his class. Star Valley Students were life- Kenny lost his life in a four-wheeler accident on long friends as they were one big “family”. When his beloved ranch. He is survived by his sisters: the country schools closed, he attended Fairfax Charlene Carlsen Bringelson (Gene); Jeanne School and graduated with the class of 1968. Sen. Carlsen Nelson (Rick) niece Nicole Jean Nelson George McGovern was the commencement speak- and nephew Nicolaus Tate Nelson; fiancé Mary er. During high school he participated in sports and Mentele and her children Elizabeth Mentele and EST also attended Boys State as the representative of Alex Mentele; and God Daughter, Jess Heil of tireEST & alignment his class. On a football scholarship he attended one Newell. year of college at Southern State College at Spring- He was preceded in death by his parents Al- “Your Safety is Our Business” field, S.D. Other activities he enjoyed were snow fred and Vera Zeisler Carlsen; uncle, Andrew B. DonWW West skiing and bull riding at rodeos. 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By: Doug Cole Licensed and Insured- Anything Left in the Barrel? DBE/MBE My first participation in ‘social for 20 cents. I continued this sys- probably windy. If the dog has Johnson Electri distancing’ started in tem for a month, by the snow on his back, it’s probably Specializing in Electrical Contracting about the 5th grade. end of which I’d accumu- snowing. Of course, to be able Residential, Commercial Structured Wiring During the time when lated a fortune of $9.80.” to tell the weather like this, you Home Automation I first got printer’s ink on “After that,” the old rich have to leave the dog outside all and Industrial Electrical Services my elbows (and every- man continued, “I invest- the time, especially if you expect Security Systems where else) at the Platte ed the $9.80 into a market bad weather. Yours sincerely, Enterprise newspaper of- stall so I could polish and The CAT fice, owner Ralph Nachti- display a lot more apples. * * * P. 605-892-2277 [email protected] gal started a tradition at that time I began making about $50 a A mother who works daily in the C. 605-641-2277 Belle Fourche, SD of taking me walleye fishing in month from then on.” health care profession asks her late May on graduation day. “Then my wife’s father died young child now doing his school No purer form of social distanc- and left us two million dollars.” at home if Daddy was helping ing exists than out on the water * * * him know his numbers. “Yes,” in the spring in a boat in search Heard one commentator say, he says. “My daddy taught me.” of that tasty game fish. (Anglers “He was living the dream. Just “Can you tell me what comes note: I always save room in my didn’t anticipate it to be a night- after three?” “Four,” answers the GARAGE DOORS ice box for walleye) mare. young son. “What comes after There were times when we * * * six?” “Seven,” he answers .“Very le ll io er i e e ide i l Co er i l were nailing them in our favorite The Sun is shining, what a good,” says the mother. “Your eed e door ld door eed rep ir C ll: spot in Snake Creek that other beautiful day! It is such a pity father did a very fine job. What boats did not maintain the six not to be able to sit in a bistro by comes after ten?” “A jack,” he ree Belle foot minimum distancing. the window and enjoy! replied. i e 0 - -2 our e Ralph had basic fishing require- * * * * * * ments: bait; beer; sandwiches; Young elementary student hear- One less than enthusiastic par- supply of the things you need someday soon. and Arlo DeHaan’s boat (local ing his now “homeschool” father ent with elementary school age for making Do-It-Yourself face Friday is Good Friday and Sun- grocer); preferably boat full of give a weather lesson during last children announced at breakfast, masks for preventing the spread day is Easter. gas but was seldom ever returned week’s snow storm explaining the “ We need to work on two things of Covid-19. It is in times like these that the full in the same state. Blizzard of ‘49 said, “Dad you’re today. Math Skills.” To make your own mask at belief in a Risen Savior is the one It was a graduation day tradi- making that up! They didn’t have * * * home, you’re going to need constant we can rely upon. tion we continued until my high Dairy Queen back then. I used to think maths was use- quilting fabric, elastic, a sewing * * * school graduation in 1973. * * * less, but then one day I realized kit/sewing machine or fabric Luke 24:6-7 He is not here; I was willing to skip the pomp Advice on predicting the weath- that decimals had a point. I soon glue, depending on the route you he has risen! Remember how he and circumstance and go fishing, er: Go to your back door and look lost interest in math when the choose for crafting. told you, while he was still with but Ralph’s eldest daughter, Julie for the dog. If the dog is at the alphabet decided to get involved. Find it a blessing that these ma- you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man was graduating from the 8th door and he is wet, it’s proba- * * * terials can be found locally. Shop must be delivered over to the grade that same year and his pres- bly raining. But if the dog is A couple of local business locally is always the best idea! hands of sinners, be crucified ence at the event was mandatory. standing there really soaking wet, have an array of handy materials. * * * and on the third day be raised (Quite disappointing to think it is probably raining really hard. Cloth that is. Office Emporium’s Speculation on when Covid-19 again.’ that this years high school grad- If the dog’s fur looks like it’s Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop and will issue the “all clear” has uation is so full of disruption and been rubbed the wrong way, it’s Bakery Fabrics have an ample everyone hoping and praying for uncertainty.) * * * The Old Rich Man, the Young LINDSTAD Man and the Apples. A young The Value of man asked an old rich man how he made his money. TROUT The old guy fingered his expen- Shopping Local sive wool vest and said, “Well, son, it was 1932. The depth of the FARM Great Depression. I was down to Buckstop Sports Scott from Dakota Lumber built a my last nickel.” frame ASAP, and Roger from Frontier “I invested that nickel in an NOW TAKING apple. I spent the entire day pol- ORDERS FOR Glass cut the glass right away to build ishing the apple and, at the end a glass shield to protect our ladies of the day, I sold the apple for ten 1” AND LARGER cents.” behind the registers at Mason's. “The next morning, I invested In times like these, we are especially grateful those ten cents in two apples. I RAINBOW TROUT spent the entire day polishing to live in such a wonderful community, them and sold them at 5:00 pm 605-642-7435 with everyone looking to help everyone.
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Restaurants, grocery businesses remain committed items that are handled: door stores and other retailers are to their communities. Retailers handles, checkouts, menus, following CDC guidelines and in more than 160 different busi- shopping carts and baskets. taking extraordinary steps to ness categories have undertaken “Many retailers around the protect the public, while con- expansive efforts to remain state remain open, to continue tinuing to serve their local cities open and continue to meet the to provide that service to their 118 5th Avenue Belle Fourche, SD 57717 and towns. needs of South Dakotans. communities,” said Sanderson. Phone: 605.892.2802 Fax: 605.892.3640 “Most businesses are prior- Local businesses are protect- “It’s a responsibility they take [email protected] itizing local needs right now, ing the public in a number of seriously because they love said Executive Director Nathan ways. Efforts include adding their towns and want to help Josh Bunney, Manager Sanderson. “Across the state, or expanding delivery services, see their neighbors through this restaurants have stepped up to inviting customers to order by challenging time.” gladly send a gift certificate, or boutique. Look back to the provide free meals for students, phone or email, and deliver- There are many ways to give ship items directly, or facilitate holiday season and write a stores are donating to nursing ing curbside or to the home or back by supporting mom and curbside pickup. review praising a business’s homes, and mom and pop shops office. In many cases, special pop stores. Consider supporting As we spend more time at exceptional customer service. are putting their communities shopping or dining hours have a local business by purchasing home, take a minute to like, Businesses can only serve their first.” been established to accommo- an encouraging gift or thank share or comment on the social communities with the support Many businesses continue to date older or at-risk customers. you to those providing out- media posts of your favorite of consumers. Be safe and shop operate, while implementing Convenience stores and gas standing service. Retailers will local book store, coffee shop, local. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. April 8, 2020 B-1
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Blk Cow ...... 1120 ...... $80.00 Plus More By Sale Time! Sheep Report - April 2, 2020 Grubl, Christopher, Sturgis SD ...... 1 ..... Blk Cow ...... 895 ...... $80.00 Good Demand For Bred Ewes Today & They Sold Steady Slaughter Ewes Sold $2 Lower Sigman, Bryce Or Sandra, Sturgis SD ...... 6 ..... Blk Cow ...... 1414 ...... $61.00 2020 CATTLE SALES Sigman, Bryce Or Sandra, Sturgis SD ...... 3 ..... Blk Hfrt ...... 1133 ...... $87.00 Next Sale - April 9th - Regular Sheep & Goat Sale April 10th – Feeder Cattle & Replacement Heifer Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle Thank You For Your Business! Smith, Robert Or Sharon, Broadus MT ...... 1 ..... Blk Hfrt ...... 1075 ...... $80.00 April 17th – Regular Sale – Selling All Classes Of Cattle Tavegie, Todd R Or Michael Troy, Newcastle WY.....6 ..... Blk Cow ...... 1328 ...... $60.50 April 24th – Feeder Cattle & Replacement Heifer Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle Bred Ewes - Sold By The Head Tavegie, Todd R Or Michael Troy, Newcastle WY.....1 ..... Blk Hfrt ...... 1035 ...... $80.00 THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR BUSINESS! Jamison Farms & Livestock, Quinter KS ...... 30 ...... 2 Yr Old Ewes ...... 143 ... $275.00 Vavra, Linda, Nisland SD ...... 1 ..... Blk Hfrt ...... 1130 ...... $73.00 Jamison Farms & Livestock, Quinter KS ...... 60 ...... 2 Yr Old Ewes ...... 143 ... $250.00 Jamison Farms & Livestock, Quinter KS ...... 10 ...... 2 Yr Old Ewes ...... 139 ... $250.00 Wahle, Tim Or Jacki, Custer SD ...... 1 ..... Bld Hfrt ...... 795 ...... $86.00 2020 SPRING BULL SALE LIST Martin, Billy, Faith SD ...... 20 ...... 2 & 3 Yr Old Ewes ..171 ... $260.00 Williams, Justin Or Heidi, St. Onge SD...... 1 ..... Blk Hfrt ...... 820 ...... $85.00 May 1st – Turn-Out Bull Sale Martin, Billy, Faith SD ...... 38 ...... Sld Mouth Ewes ...... 180 ... $195.00 Weigh Up Bulls Martin, Billy, Faith SD ...... 36 ...... Xbred Ewe Lambs ..126 ... $185.00 Williams, Justin Or Heidi, St. Onge SD...... 1 ..... Blk Bull ...... 1375 ...... $90.00 St Onge Livestock has a receiving station for the Gillette Area. It is on Northern Slaughter Ewes Franke, Keith, Belle Fourche SD ...... 12 ...... Klr Ewes ...... 177 ..... $44.00 Drive in Gillette. Call Doug Miller at 307-660-0960 to let him know what is coming. Ginsbach, Todd Or Gail, Newell SD...... 5 ...... Klr Ewes ...... 138 ..... $44.00 Mark your calendars for the 2020 St Onge You can unload all day every Thursday until 4 pm. You can also call Justin Niemi, David & Roxi, Buffalo SD ...... 12 ...... Klr Ewes ...... 160 ..... $48.00 Tupper at 605-680-0259 & he can let them know your cattle are coming also. Niemi, David & Roxi, Buffalo SD ...... 4 ...... Klr Ewes ...... 152 ..... $44.00 Livestock Consignment Machinery Auction Olson, John, Broadus MT ...... 9 ...... Klr Ewes ...... 207 ..... $45.00 Olson, John, Broadus MT ...... 18 ...... Klr Ewes ...... 177 ..... $44.00 ***Change In Date*** We also have a receiving station at the Broadus Yards, Broadus, MT. You can drop your Peters, Duane & Guy, Faith SD ...... 10 ...... Klr Ewes ...... 135 ..... $32.00 Sunday, May 17th cattle off every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. For more information, call Brandy Deadline for Consignments to make the Sale Bill is Escott at 406-951-1666, Tyler at 406-853-5690 or Justin Tupper at 605-680-0259. 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“Building Main Street, not Wall Street” Change Requires Effective Communication The past few weeks has re- was apparent. You will never into opposition regardless of the minded me of a quote satisfy everyone, but endeavor. Always plow ahead, by Roy T. Bennett, a solid communica- follow the facts, understand the he said “You never tion plan will educate trends and ignore naysayers and change your life until those influencers in the do what is right. Eventually you step out of your community to the facts, most logical people will figure comfort zone; change figures and logic behind it out. begins at the end of your efforts. * * * your comfort zone.” * * * What truly make’s us unique My guess is each of Despite a decades in our communities are our us has been, or will long trend of decay and diverse backgrounds, our shortly be at the end a slow death march into different experiences, different of our comfort zones. John Newby oblivion, not everyone upbringings and information * * * is going to be behind sources. I often think that if we Over the past weeks, we have efforts to grow and revitalize all had access to all the same touched on many elements to downtown. Change is very information, experiences and improve our community. Those difficult. Even faced with con- backgrounds, we would more ranged from tourism, revitaliza- clusive facts and trends, altering often than not come up with the tion efforts, working together, a failing but comfortable course same direction and solutions. shopping local, saving our is difficult for many. A great However, since we all come media, what is local DNA and communication effort can bring from diverse backgrounds, that more. One thing we haven’t most around to the realities makes our options greater. On really discussed is critical and facing the community. It might the downside, it can deeply effective communication. With even bring some of the previous divide us. This is true in politics events surrounding the virus, naysayers into your camp. and religion and can even be Wells Plumbing we have seen great examples of * * * so in economic development as great communication, and not A study was done in the well. & Supplies so great communication. But for military showing what is true of * * * 605-892-2613 8-5 Monday-Friday the sake of this column, we will most segments of society. Two Knowing what we know 8-12 Saturday focus on our community and the simple questions were asked, about change and the resistance 1700 5th Avenue task of revitalization and having “what do you LIKE most about it creates, one effective tool we Closed Sunday a local mindset. the military and what do you must use is better communi- I believe most want what is DISLIKE the most about the cation. Over communicate if your disposal. Leave no stone John A. Newby, author of the best for their community, how- military”. The answer to both need be. Tell your story in the unturned in this portion of the “Building Main Street, Not Wall ever, they might differ on what questions was CHANGE. Most newspaper, on social media, plan. Those that can communi- Street “ column and Facebook they perceive “best” is. Make of us inherently know we must through traditional and non-tra- cate their mission are in a much group dedicated to helping no mistake, improving quality change, but few are willing to ditional media outlets. Develop better position to succeed in communities and media compa- of life by returning the heart actually make the change. Case consistent and regular press this task of creating change and nies work together. and soul of a community to its in point, we keep electing the releases using all the tools at revitalizing their downtown. rightful downtown location will same political figures every be a hard fought battle. This is election while their approval a task in which you will need to ratings continue to plummet unleash the best of all the wide- into the teens. It is safe to N-V-N Area is Busy Making Masks spread communication vehicles say, change brings out the best possible. and the worst in people; those * * * making the needed change are A letter was shared with me heroes. Those naysayers hold- recently, heavy on criticism for ing on and resisting the much the efforts of many hard-work- needed change become the ing people as they were roadblocks to progress. attempting to return the heart * * * and soul to their community by Change agents need not revitalizing their downtown. fear, however. In fact, they As most letters of this nature, can take heart, to use an old it was long on generalities and quote, “those saying it can’t be short on specifics; it was hard to done are interrupted by others figure out where the writer was actually doing it.” Attempts at coming from, but discontent sustainable progress always run
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State Rep. Kirk Chaffee Announces Re-election Bid Special Delivery State Representative Kirk Chaffee (R) of Sturgis will again be asking for your support to serve District 29 as he seeks re-election for the South Dakota House of Representatives. District 29 is comprised of the majority of Meade County and a portions of Butte and Pennington Counties. The vast area of District 29 includes the cities of Sturgis, Faith, Newell, Nisland, Piedmont and a portion of Box Elder. For Kirk, it has been a great honor to serve his community and District as a committee Kirk Chaffee member of House Taxation, Local Government and the Ag and economic challenges facing Land Assessment Task Force. our state. We will be working Kirk was able to call upon his to identify policy solutions that extensive background during will help our state overcome the his first term and looks forward current crisis, prepare for the to continue working for the peo- recovery, and build a foundation ple of District 29. to ensure strength and sustain- The Grinch Stealing a Bit of Spring - Dr. Seuss may have had a chuckle this past week “In the next two years we will ability through future challeng- as Cindy Lou Who’s “hairdo” got stuck in a mailbox south of Nisland. A mid-spring snow navigate unprecedented health es.” Chaffee said. brought 2-to-4 inches to the NVN area late last week. - Brunner photo
NVN AREA CHURCH Newell Girls Basketball Receives State Academic Award INFORMATION COLLEEN BRUNNER health. Deliveries can be made his yard in Nisland spreading sometimes having problems [email protected] in the Nisland area by contact- gravel recently and had a minor with snow built up inside mail- Nisland Independent ing Rhonda Vallery at 605-257- accident when an articulating boxes. One such box on a rural Community Church NEWELL – Congratulations 2365 or the Nisland/Arpan Fire tractor got off-center and tipped route south of Nisland had a 11am Sunday Live-streaming go out to the Newell Girls Bas- Department at 645-0813. over. The tractor did not have curl to it that some said resem- on their Facebook page ketball team for receiving the Many local people are a door on it and Wells was bled Cindy Lou Who’s hairdo. Newell Evangelical South Dakota Academ- working hard sewing knocked out, but suffered only Friday, April 3, saw an un- 10:30am Sunday Live-stream- ic Achievement Award. masks for a variety of bruises. He did go to the ER usual sight at the Belle Fourche ing on their Facebook page. To receive this award healthcare workers. and then to his physician in reservoir. With the cold tem- Doors also open but call in the team must have a Carol McCarthy just Rapid City as he recently had peratures, at a -1 degrees, the advance to confirm. 3.0 grade point average finished 40 masks neck surgery. fog was lifting off the water like Newell Baptist Church or higher. This news for the Ft. Meade VA Rural mail carriers and all smoke and laying into a fog- Services at the church comes to the communi- Center. Others in the postal workers are still doing bank that went from mid-lake ty via the school. area, including Kathy their jobs as essential person- to the east shore. Many motor- Vale Community Country Church The schools in Newell Rhoden and Colleen nel. This week was a challenge ists stopped to take pictures or Facebook video message on are continuing the Free Meals Brunner are also working on for many as they traveled their video of the scene (see photo on Sunday at after 11am. for Kids, supplying all Newell masks for Ft. Meade. If you routes through the snowy days, page B4). students who wish to participate would like to help by sewing with a lunch meal for the day masks or providing funds to and a breakfast meal for the help purchase materials, you following morning. can contact Brunner at 605-645- Veto Day Turns Into Overnight Session “We will serve all children 9976 and leave a message. can’t be in school. At the end of ages 0-18,” said a school Some churches in the area are June special this school closure the Sec. Of representative. “We just ask live-streaming their worship Ed. will grant waivers so every that you call the school to let us services, such as Nisland Inde- session a near school will be able to finish the know you want meals for your pendent Community Church in certainty. school year. Testing and other children. Our goal is to have Nisland and Newell Evangel- necessary functions will also be enough meals for everyone ical. Newell Evangelical will Monday, March 30th was the waived , also. who wants one. You can call also have their doors open for final day of the 2020 legisla- All local elections can be 605-456-2393 Ext. 1 to leave anyone who wants to come to tive session and was without postponed until the June 2nd your child’s name, where you services, but check with the a doubt the longest veto day i primary, hopefully things will plan to pick up your meal and church before going as that have ever seen. We started the Tom Brunner be back to normal by then. a phone number where you can may change. Nisland’s ser- day with a Republican caucus Legislative Report Those that have lost their jobs be reached.” vice begins at 11 a.m. on their at 8:30am, went into session at because of the pandemic will The drop off spots are a Facebook page at https://www. 11:00am and didn’t finish until Senate passed the bill so easily find it easier and quicker to ap- “drive-thru” location outside the facebook.com/NislandChurch/. 3:45am the next morning. Most originally that they were placed ply for unemployment and with school on Fourth Street at 11:45 Newell Evangelical will begin of the house members joined by on consent. There were also the federal package just passed a.m.-12:30 p.m., the Nisland at 10:30 a.m. at https://www. electronic means but there was two style and form vetoes that federal dollars will be added to Post office from 12:30-1:00 facebook.com/Newell-Evangel- about 15 of us that decided that we agreed with and they were the benefits. Those that find that p.m. and the Vale Community ical-Church-776966188985430. we needed to be there in person. approved. your drivers license is expired Center parking lot from 11:30 Newell Baptist Church will There is certainly the question There were 12 other bills will be relieved to know that a.m.-12 noon. Check the school continue to hold services at as to whether the proceedings brought forward that we had you will have 90 days past the website at newell.k12.sd.us for the church. Vale Community were within our constitutional to suspend the rules of the end of the declared emergency more information on this and Country Church will have a boundaries but the majority felt House to consider. They dealt to get it renewed, same goes for other school-related topics. video message available on that under the circumstances it with issues brought out by the commercial driver’s licenses. The NVN Food Pantry will be their Facebook page at https:// was the right thing to do. I think Covid-19 pandemic. Most of I think the hardest hit through open on Thursday, April 9. Terri www.facebook.com/ValeCom- if the results of the day were the bills passed out, some we all this is probably small Dutton Blanchett, is the orga- munityCountryChurch/ after 11 challenged in court any judge amended and three went by businesses. We passed a relief nizer and has pre-boxed foods a.m. on Sunday. would say it was wise not to the wayside. We refused to package that will provide ready to go for pickup. They We do not have any other bring 105 legislators into the give power to the Secretary of assistance and I’m sure federal will also be able to deliver to church information. capital. HHS because we felt that the dollars will be added to this elderly, shut-ins and those in ill Jerry Wells was working in We had 2 outright vetoes Governor alone should have the effort to shore up our important by the Governor to deal with, power to impose restrictions small town businesses. Most of both had to do with correcting on public gatherings. We also the assistance will be provided cross-referencing errors that declined to give counties the through the small businesses have occurred over the last power to declare a public health administration . several years. The bills were emergency, again thinking that I am sure we will have a brought by our code counsel uniformity across the state is special session in June to deal and received almost unanimous necessary and the Governor with budget issues, we know support by both houses during should have that responsibility. sales tax revenues are going to the regular session. We are still Some of the bills we did pass be way down. In general i think not sure what the reason for the had to do with public schools, we are handling the Covid-19 vetoes was as the Governor’s local elections , unemploy- issue well in this state. People veto message seemed more ment, driver’s licenses and are being very responsible and about personal annoyance than small business relief. I think its the Government is not being too actual legal grounds. The House necessary for schools to do all overbearing both the state and saw fit to override the vetoes they can to educate our kids. the cities, for that i am grateful. Overturned - Jerry Wells had an issue with this articulating but the Senate succumbed Our schools are doing a good Stay well, my friends and as al- tractor as it overbalanced when he was moving gravel at his to arm twisting and upheld job in making things as normal ways i can be reached at Thom- home at Nisland. -Courtesy photo the vetoes. Odd because the as possible considering kids [email protected]
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Newell City Elections on Hold sioners had been contacted and day before the new election Elections to be that the change of date would date. rescheduled in June be approved at the next regular The governor signed the legis- monthly board meeting. lation on March 31. COLLEEN BRUNNER The legislation moved quickly Those running for the two Kirk Bertsch [email protected] through the process and was ap- seats that are open are incum- 116 West Hudson St. proved 62-0 by the legislators. bents Connie Humble and Chad Spearfish, SD 57783 NEWELL – With the signing [email protected] of House Bill 1298, the Town of The text of the legislation reads Erk. Challengers include Tara Newell was required to post- (in part): Tennis, Tiffany Tennis, Candy pone the current city election Any election scheduled to Swenby and Robert Vansickle. Auto Home Life Business to any Tuesday in June. The be held from April 14, 2020, The city of Newell has posted legislation was requested by through May 26, 2020, shall information on their website ex- Governor Kristi Noem and was be postponed in the interest of plaining the procedures they are sponsored by Representatives public health and safety. Any taking to help flatten the curve Jamie Smith, Lee Qualm, and candidate deadline associated of the COVID-19 infection. Senators Brock Greenfield, with the original election date They are encouraging custom- Troy Heinert and Kris Langer. shall remain in place. The mem- ers to pay water utilities online “We decided that it would be bers of the governing body (city at the website at townofnewell. best to spread things out a bit commission in this case) of the org. or put a check in the mail, (for the election process) and political subdivision holding or place payment in the drop we’ll approve a change of date the election shall choose any box located in the door of the to June 23,” said Newell Mayor Tuesday in June 2020 as the administrative office. You may Ken Wetz. “That way there alternate election date. also call 456-2737 for more won’t be so many people in For any election postponed information. You can pay by the polling place (if scheduled under this section, any absentee clicking on the link, but, staff Smoke on the Water - A wonder of nature was evident on during primary).” voting period that opened prior reminds, to click on the Pay Bill Friday at the Belle Fourche reservoir, when the -1 degree tem- Wetz said that the commis- to postponement shall extend Online and not the Misc. link. perature conflicted with the temperature of the water and fog through 5 p.m. local time the rose from the water like smoke. - Brunner photo
Then and Now in Newell from the Newell Museum “Looking Forward to our Past” by Linda Velder April 14, 1910 knows, but some day she may hit the right one and we the annual clean up of the City Park by youth of the Frank W. Yoder, who came here from Washington last shall hear her on the radio. community; it was announced by Mayor Art Jones. summer and took a position as a land clerk in the land April 10, 1940 City Foreman Lyman Bruce will direct the efforts of the office has now been, appointed US Commissioner by Lillian Dahlquist and Harold Peterson, both of New- young citizens, who are asked to report to the park with Judge Cartland. Mr. Yoder will locate at Hover in Butte ell, are 2 of the 82 students of the Black Hills Teachers necessary rakes, shovels, etc. at the same time, all citi- County, about May 1. College, Spearfish, who are now practice teaching in the zens are urged to co operate in the drive to make Newell This will be the last issue of the Valley Irrigator at Vale. college training school. Miss Dahlquist is teaching 4th a more attractive and healthful place in which to live. There are many reasons why it should be moved nearer grade reading and art and Mr. Peterson is teaching 4th Tommy Swan, 5 year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Keith the Railroad. For nearly three years it has been under grade spelling and numbers. Swan is getting along fine after being trampled by a the project. It has many friends and supporters in the An appeal is now being made to all person having lots mother cow in a corral at their ranch east of Newell. The Vale District. With sincere regret this change is made. in the Newell Cemetery to pay their dues for the coming mishap occurred, when Tommy went into the corral to The paper continued as a weekly newspaper devoted year according to Mrs. Emma Christian, Secretary of the see a new born calf and he was trampled by its mother. principally to the interests of the Belle Fourche Irriga- Cemetery Association. The organization is trying to fix He tried to escape and fortunately his parents were home tion District. It will be made a better newspaper. Charles up the new part of the cemetery, seed, plant and fence and his father rescued him. Besides severe bruises, Tom- Morgan has opened a first class bakery in the building it if possible and also keep the other ground in good my suffered a broken right collar bone. formerly occupied by us the Valley Irrigator. condition. All support and donations will be greatly ap- April 8, 1920 preciated and those who desire to do so may send such Our readers will note with the upcoming election, that contributions to the Secretary. Newell has outgrown the name of Town and is now a Mrs. Adolph Noltensmeier of Rapid City has been cho- City and the next annual election of officers, will be sen representative of the Rural Homemakers of South under this plan. Instead of a Town Board of Trustees we Dakota to speak over the Farm & Home Hour from Chi- will this year elect a Mayor, 2 aldermen from each of the cago on May 1. Mrs. Noltensmeier is well known in the 4 Wards and 2 Justices, also the title of town scribe will South Hilen vicinity, having lived there several years. be changed to City Auditor. Not so bad. Some towns do April 13, 1950 it faster but not so good. And for a 10-year old, Newell George L. Erk, of the Deers Ears Community, received isn’t so far behind as one might think. word last week that he won a $40 check in a “Down David Schmitt, on the W.D. Hickey land, met for the On the Farm” Contest sponsored by a national furniture second time with the Belle Fourche Irrigation District at company. The contest involved obtaining as many ob- their regular meeting. He presented additional informa- jects as possible beginning with a certain letter and Mr. tion of damages due to break in the south side canal and Erk’s prize check must be used in purchase of furniture resulting in loss of crops. The destruction of approxi- from Fizzer’s Furniture, the local sponsoring concern mately 2 acres of sugar beets and some damage to potato Andrew Osenburg, Newell, was one of nine west river field. Damage inspected and reported by the Reclama- weather observers named last week by the US Weath- tion Service and loss estimated and agreed upon $50. er Bureau to be honored with service buttons or pins Three carloads of Gypsies were patrolling the streets for their lengthy service with the Department. Women the forepart of the week, doing the usual fortune telling employees will be awarded pins and men employees stunts, etc. We are wondering is it more profitable to lapel buttons. The awards will carry the length of ser- swap “Tin Lizzies” now days than it used to be into vice engraved on them. There are over 1700 observers trade horses in the olden days. throughout the country. In addition to Osenburg, Silas April 10, 1930 Townsend of Lead will receive a 20-year button while The Sulphur Store is this week changing hands and the Glenn Flathers, Camp Crook will receive 10-year pin. many friends of Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Dillard will regret to A seismograph crew of the Petty Geophysical Engi- heat that they are selling out their business and leaving neering Co. San Antonio, Texas arrived here Wednesday this community. Carl E. Settle is the new proprietor. to spend a couple weeks doing work east of Newell in The Yoder Brothers: John, Frank and Charles, Mrs. & Mrs. Dillard will move to their ranch on Sulphur the Teepee Buttes and Meade County. The crew of 16 early day homesteaders and workers on the Orman Creek. Mr. Settle has leased his ranch. -18 are under contract to one of the major oil companies Dam construction. Frank was a Locator and then Verna Hilton, 14-year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Matt from Hettinger, N.D. and 2 drilling units. appointed Land Commissioner. They were quite Hilton, has composed several songs and instrumental April 14, 1960 the horsemen; well known throughout the territory, numbers. While she has not yet been successful in sell- A special clean-up, paint-up, fix-up spring drive in they raced both horses and were involved in surrey ing any of her songs to the big publishing houses, who Newell will be launched this Saturday morning with racing. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. April 8, 2020 B-5
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Due to the COVID19 Virus situation they (605) 210-3059 | CoreanConstruction.com be returned at this same time. To reduce conges- CALENDAR B6 Looking Back in Belle These articles come from newspaper microfilm from the Belle Fourche Public library, using a new microfilm reader and printer. The photographs are from the Tri-State Museum. Today’s article is created by using Pioneer Footprints, published in 1964 by Black Hills Half Century and David Wolff, “Seth Bullock: Black Hills Lawman”. South Dakota State Historical Society Press. Pub- lished 2009. The article from Pioneer Footprints was written by Stanley Bullock, Seth’s son. Captain Seth Bullock was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in 1848. He moved to Mon- by Mary Buchholz tana and became a Senator in wood lawyer; Azby Chouteau, a Montana Territorial Legislature, Rapid City opportunist; and Da- and after a camping trip through vid Harrison, a Belle Fourche Yellowstone Park, introduced a valley homesteader. Bowman bill memorializing the US Con- started the first store in the new gress to designate Yellowstone town and hired William (Billy) Park as a National Park. He Mitchell to run it. The store arrived in Deadwood early in served as the post office. 1876 and was appointed sheriff By the time the Freeman, by the Territorial Governor Pen- Elkhorn and Missouri Valley nington. He continued as sheriff railroad was planning their until the County was organized route north, Minnesela was a and the courts were function- well established town with a ing. As he had been appointed 1905: Cowboys who attended President Teddy Roosevelt’s flour mill, Methodist church, Deputy United States Marshall Seth Bullock inaugural. school, two stores, blacksmith for the western half of the State, shop, newspaper called Butte he did not enter as a candidate County Star, drug and hard- for sheriff. ware store, restaurant, hat shop, As soon as a home was avail- saddle shop, livery barn and able Mrs. Bullock, with their hotel plus two groceries stores. two-year-old daughter Mar- The promoters assumed that garet, arrived from Michigan the railroad would settle on where they had been living with a route including Minnesela her family. Two years later an- with a depot there. But sever- other daughter, Florence (Floy) Minnesela ca. 1885 al things prevented this – the was born and a son Stanley 3rd Avenue. was sold to the Great Western entertained at the Bullock home area businessmen hired Seth arrived in 1880. Mrs. Bullock Captain Seth Bullock, shortly Sugar Company. in Deadwood. Captain Bullock Bullock to negotiate with the was very active in club, musical after his arrival in Deadwood, In about 1889 Captain Bullock died in 1919 and was followed railroad company and specu- and educational affairs; she was in partnership with Sol Star was instrumental in mak- by Mrs. Bullock in 1939. They lators demanded high prices a former teacher and helped started the Star and Bullock ing a deal with the Chicago were laid to rest in the Bull- for the land. Instead Bullock establish the Deadwood Public Hardware Store which remained and Northwestern Railroad ock plot at White Rocks the offered free land to the rail School. She founded the Round in business several years at a Company to extend their line upper section of Mount Moriah company to locate near his S & Table Club and organized the location now occupied by the from Whitewood to the Belle Cemetery. B Ranch near the confluence of Congregational Church Choir Ayres Hotel building. They Fourche River. As part of the Captain Seth Bullock orga- the Belle Fourche and Redwater and was also active in the acquired a large tract of land in deal, a tract of land comprising nized the Cowboy Brigade. The rivers. On September 16, 1890, campaign for the Nineteenth the foothills of the Black Hills what is now the town of Belle Brigade’s sixty members took the first train headed east and Amendment, which allowed at the junction of Redwater and Fourche was deeded to the Pio- their horses by train from the within the next month 1315 women to vote. Belle Fourche River, where the neer Townsite Co., a company Black Hills to Washington DC carloads of cattle were shipped The Bullock children attended Star and Bullock Stock Farm that handled the townsite for the in March of 1905 to ride in the from the area. On December the Deadwood School and upon was started with about two railroad and the town of Belle inaugural parade to honor Pres- 28, 1890, the depot was opened graduation went onto college. hundred standard bred mares. Fourche was started. After the ident Teddy Roosevelt. They with Harvey A. Giles as agent. Stanley attended the School of The SB brand of horses was completion of the railroad and were the hit of the parade. This was the second building Mines at Rapid City. Floy mar- almost nationally known. An the stock pen on Middle Creek, Battle for the Railroad- in Belle Fourche, the first being ried Chambers Keller, a prom- irrigation project, taking the wa- Belle Fourche became the larg- Minnesela vs new town the saloon. Part of the railroad’s inent Black Hills lawyer who ter out of Redwater was put in est cattle shipping and receiving Belle Fourche Pioneer Townsite plan laid out served as Homestake lawyer. operation. Everything about the point in the United States. Minnesela (Sioux word for a town plat which included lots One son, Kenneth, was born to farm was strictly modern, and Captain Bullock was also red waters), SD was the first for industrial development north that union; he was a practicing it was considered quite a show active in mining and other county seat and the first town and south of the main business attorney in Lead. Stanley ran place. Horse breeders from as activities. He was president of in Butte County, SD. Greed, section. The city lots were a insurance agency in Belle far as England visited the farm. the Iron Hill Mining company temperance-minded women, a auctioned off in June, 1891. Fourche before he moved to The Bullock family never lived that operated one of the richest fast horse and Seth Bullock’s The company offered free lots Albuquerque, New Mexico in on the farm or in Belle Fourche, silver mines discovered, located behind-the-scenes orchestration to the businesses willing to 1933. While Stanley was in but Captain Bullock owned and at Carbonate Camp. During his all contributed to the town’s move from Minnesela; many Belle Fourche, he resided at 502 operated it until 1916 when it life, he was the first sheriff in demise. On February 28, 1882, of the merchants accepted their Deadwood, supervisor of the Minnesela was surveyed and es- offer. Belle Fourche continued Black Hills Forest Reserve, tablished on the east bank of the to grow and Minnesela became Captain in the Rough Riders Redwater. The town’s founders a ghost town. during the Spanish-American were Edward Bowman, a Dead- war and United States Marshall for South Dakota during the T.R. Roosevelt and Taft admin- istration. In all of his experi- ences as law officer in the early days of the west, neither he nor any of his deputies ever found it necessary to shoot a man. Captain and Mrs. Bullock were close friends of Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt and with Stanley were frequent guests at the White House. Members of the Roosevelt family were often Downtown Belle Fourche 1906
Seth Bullock and Sol Star on bridge over the Redwater. Belle Fourche Beacon REGIONAL Wed. April 8, 2020 B-6
Taking Orders for Custom Hats 605•645•1654 [email protected] Grand River Roundup BETTY OLSON and windy all day and only ten steer wrestling instructor. Bob Shawn D. Stinton, D.C. [email protected] of us came to the last Lenten Glanzer’s niece died from the C H Stinton Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. We sure had some interesting service and supper that evening. virus last weekend. Mari Hofer, I weather this week. Last Sunday, Lots of folks are staying home 51, was a third grade school R O Monday and Tuesday it felt to avoid the Corona Virus. teacher at James Valley Chris- “Consider chiropractic care first.” more like summer than spring There was a lot of snow on tian in Huron. P Thursday and it was so cold I These families have our R here with temperatures in the A upper sixties. Then winter re- kept my chickens locked up all sympathy. C 517 Grant Street day. Friday morning it was 4 It warmed up to 51 degrees turned on Wednesday, Thursday T Belle Fourche, SD 57717 and Friday, with a low of -4 de- below zero here, but it wasn’t on Saturday so the guys turned I grees on Friday morning! windy so I let the chick- the cows out and they started C (605) 892-4909 Wednesday was April ens out and it warmed dropping calves really fast. One IRRIGATION PROS Fools’ Day and the up to 29 degrees in cow calved and then went down joke was on us. the afternoon. I’m and can’t get up. Don’t know It was nice on going to have to what happened with her, but her Monday when Reub stop letting them calve is able to suck her while SPRINKLER SYSTEMS started farming at out though, because she’s down so hopefully she can FREE ESTIMATES AND LANDSCAPING our east place and he Sunday afternoon a get up again soon. At church on Fast, Friendly Service! was so busy that I took fox came in the yard and Sunday Bill Johnson brought •Sprinkler Systems lunch to him over there. Tony killed some of my hens and Casey some clamps to lift the Installation & DOUGLAS PETRE Holt called me that afternoon took the feathers out of several old girl up and we hope that and we had a good visit about more. will help. Maintainence 605.580.1807 the old days. Tony and Dor- There are lots of deaths We had church on Sunday, •Landscaping PO Box 721 othy have been staying home to report this week. Connie but didn’t have a very big Belle Fourche SD, 57717 so they don’t pick up the virus Weishaar’s father, Les Fritz crowd. April 9th is Maunday •Retaining Walls [email protected] and it was fun to visit with him. passed away in Dickinson on Thursday and there will be Lots of folks are staying home March 23rd just days after his a potluck supper before the because of COVID-19. Monday 105th birthday. His services Maunday service at Slim Buttes was Veto Day in Pierre but the will be held at a later date be- Lutheran at 6:30 that evening legislators had to stay home cause of the Corona Virus. with the roast lamb furnished. and do their business over the Kenny Carlsen, age 70, of My dad’s sister, Claire internet because of the virus. Newell, died March 29, as the (White) John’s birthday was on 6am-9pm Daily 892-2270 Casey took the wool to Belle result of a tragic 4-wheeler April Fools’ Day and it’s a good Carry out and curbside pickup as well as minimal delivery available Fourche on Tuesday and Reub accident on his ranch north of thing she had a great sense of $7.50 burgers after 11 am • Burger, Fries, and Pie! $9.99 was farming at Glendo so I took Newell. Graveside services will humor, because she was the vic- lunch over to him again. It was be held at 12 noon Central Time tim of lots of April Fools’ jokes. everyday of the week until April 15. a beautiful day so I spent the on Monday, April 6th, at the I don’t remember who it was 16 N 5th Ave. Jct. 212/85 afternoon raking leaves in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in but one morning on her birthday Belle Fourche Across from Shopko yard and burning them. The Fairfax, SD. someone came running into rhubarb, horseradish and winter Arlene Kari, age 90 of Bison, her café in Prairie City yelling onions are all coming up and passed away on Friday eve- that the cabin behind the café Mon-Wed: 3:30-8:00 it looks like I’ll have a pretty ning April 3 at the West River was on fire! She got all excited Thurs- Fri: 11:00-8:00 good harvest. Every time I see Regional Medical Center in because she forgot that it was Saturday: 3:30-8:00 the winter onions coming up, Hettinger. Arlene’s service will April Fools’ Day and it took a Sunday: 3:30-7:30 I’m reminded of one spring also be at a later date and she while to calm her down. In her when Taz was alittle boy and he will be buried next to her hus- honor, I’ll leave you with this Call for Delivery came to tell me excitedly that band in the National Cemetery April Fools’ joke from Readers or Take Out! the “Inyons are coming, the In- near Sturgis. Digest: yons are coming”. I was tickled State Representative Bob Our ranch borders a main (605) 723-7547 because I thought he meant that Glanzer of Huron also died on highway, and my husband and 1853 5th Avenue some of my friends from the rez April 3. He was 75. He had I wage a perpetual battle to had stopped to visit, but when been in critical condition with keep our cows from heading he took me outside to see them COVID-19 in Avera’s inten- for greener pastures across the NVN CALENDAR From B5 it was only the winter onions sive-care unit in Sioux Falls. He road. One evening, as I slogged will be using extra precautions that were coming up! Taz was was the fourth person in South along the perimeter of our prop- for their safety and yours. The as excited to see spring as I Dakota to die from the virus. erty looking for loose fencing, I Food Bank will continue to be N N was. Casey’s family got to know Bob saw a neighbor, also a rancher. open at the NVN Senior Center These guys brought the really well because he served His greeting sent me on my on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays V cows and the sheep in Wednes- as an instructor and counselor rounds with a lighter step. “I of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. Community Calendar day evening after hearing the at the Rodeo Bible Camp in see,” he said, “you’re Secretary If you are elderly, sick or shut weather forecast. It was cold Kadoka where Casey was the of DeFence tonight!” in and would like to have boxes delivered to you, please call the Newell City Office at 605-456- Capitol News 2737 to make arrangements for pickup and/or delivery. Nisland KAREN ODELL make a trip to Belle Fourche residents call Rhonda Vallery at 605-257-2365. [email protected] was young and in good shape. and Spearfish, on Friday, to Nisland/Arpan Fire & Rescue in Nisland, and the Newell It was back to winter this week It is not a fun disease, and we pick up some medicine. They Christian Fellowship Church in Newell are on the lookout on Tie Creek and at Capitol. sure would be in trouble if stopped at Safeway, but then for helping those in need. NAVFR is planning to deliver boxes On the Little Missouri, and up everyone here got sick all at one came right home. On Sunday, of groceries to anyone in the Nisland area who needs supplies. Hackberry draw, it went down time. There wouldn’t be enough they watched their own priest Please call Stan Lewis at 645-0813 or Public Information Officer to eighteen below zero, respirators. giving mass on the church web- Colleen Brunner at 645-9976 and leave a message with your while surrounding On Sunday, Karen site on the computer. Then they name and phone number and specific need. They will contact areas had a mere ten or and Charlie went to had lunch at Saloon Number you to make arrangements. The Newell church will take orders fifteen below. The next church online again Three with the Penns and the for supplies needed. Send a FB message or text/call 605-569- morning was decep- at Mollie’s Lutheran Erks and Father Ed. 2643 to place an order and arrange for delivery/payment. Also, tively beautiful and church near Minne- Ronda Cordell has helped with text/call/message if you would volunteer to shop for others while sunny, but once you apolis, then the Camp cows at Alvin Cordell’s, and at you are getting your supplies. stepped outside, there Crook Methodist Cheryl Burghduff’s. She had Butte County Highway Department: The bridge over Indian was a need for more church on Facebook, a doctor’s appointment with Creek on Mail Road will be closed for a few weeks for re-deck- clothing. another church on TV, Crystal Page for laryngitis. She ing. Please check back for updates on its reopening. Charlie Odell made and finally the Mor- feels the ‘Stay in Place’ order Many healthcare facilities are asking for face masks AND head- a trip to Belle Fourche and mon choir. People are going to is something that should be bands with buttons sewn to the sides to save the ears of those Spearfish, on Tuesday, to get church more than ever before, followed, and that the Covid-19 healthcare workers. Contact Lynette Rhoden locally or Colleen a few supplies. There were and the resilience of our people pandemic is no laughing matter. Brunner to help provide supplies or funding so you can help out very few people in town. On is praiseworthy. Again there There are some people that at Ft. Meade. Monument Health is also asking for help. Contact Wednesday, Charlie inspected was a virtual choir during one think more about the monetary Holly N Dave Ollila. cows for Billy Roadifer. There service in which each person issue, than the importance of Contact the Butte County Extension office for information was snow on Thursday, and was singing at home, in parts, lives. about cancellations regarding 4-H activities. again on Friday, leaving around and with some solos, and it Clint, Denise, Darby and Abby TJ’s Café: Hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice. four inches. Then the cold air went together beautifully. Each Zolnoski made a quick trip to moved in, and things dropped of the singers could be seen Hulett, on Sunday afternoon to the lobby has been closed. Ash- Visitors are to be met at the below zero in April. Calves in his own little square on the meet Chad and Roudy Zolnos- ley came out for the weekend. door to do any necessary are coming, and Hywel, the screen. It was quite ingenious ki, who were bringing an ATV Daniel Kalbach had about business. Doug and Julia got to collie, is making friends with to watch. It was good to see for Clint to bring home. They eighteen below at his place up Facetime on the internet with the calves he is allowed close our own minister online, too, just unhooked the trailer from on Hackberry on Friday. The their kids in Alabama. They to; but many of those cows even though he was in Rapid Chad’s vehicle, and hooked it Little Missouri was not much also got to see little baby, Rory. have taken a disliking to him City. Cody’s friend, Whitney, to Clint’s vehicle. Darby and warmer at Junior and Shirley It is wonderful to be able to this spring. On Friday, Charlie has kept the social distance Roudy got to play in a snow Melum’s. Daniel has been night watch them grow from such a got out to get stamps at the post powwow updated on Facebook bank as the guys transferred calving at Junior’s and seems distance. Doug talked to Jake office. Karen has kept busy for all tribes, and that is quite the trailer. As they were in the busy all night long. Things and Keaton on Saturday, and posting Quarantine Activities ingenious, too. process of doing the exchange, warmed up, and Shirley pre- they are doing fine, too. on the Evans Odell Publishing Donna Lewis has been a law officer stopped and told dicts warm days with a soft and Justin and Marion Kerr are Facebook page. It has been sur- instructed by her children to them that they couldn’t be in gentle rain. very busy. Justin is about half prising how many people like to stay home, and she has been that area due to the Covid-19. Dorothy Padden has spent finished with calving. He had do the drawings, and come back listening. She is hoping Gary He told them they would be the week sewing and crochet- about five inches of snow this to do a new one each day. It has will bring her mail tomorrow. quarantined if they didn’t move ing. The kids are getting their week, and through the storm he been three worrisome weeks She could not help out with on. Some states are more strict schoolwork done at home. had all the shed pens full, and with Jeff so far away. He has the kids that are home from about the Covid-19 than SD. Bryce and Dawn are busy each a new cow moving in as they had a fever of over 100 degrees school, but she made a batch of Alvin and Marlee Cordell had day with chores, lunch, new pushed one back out. for three weeks, and after being cookie dough to send to them. twelve below zero on Friday pairs, and sleep, without much Jeff Odell would tell you that told to just stay home, he finally The parents have been trying to morning. They had four inches variation to those activities. this virus is nothing to mess got pneumonia, and was taken become teachers, and now they of snow, but Ryan had about They are now about ready for with, especially when we are to the emergency room. He was understand what a challenge eight inches up in the Sheep Aiing and they did get to Buffa- so far from an emergency room sent back home again that night that is. Donna Rae’s little boy Mountains at the Horton place. lo to pick up equipment for that. and respirator. Everyone in this with an inhaler, and then only said his mother was doing OK Alvin made a trip to Buffalo Dawn was startled at the price area seems healthy and doing allowed virtual visits to medical with most things, but she need- on Monday. Wade Pearson and of gas, when she filled up be- well, and we are hoping that the help. Finally, on Saturday and ed more experience in recess. the kids have been staying out fore coming home. It is a good arthritis medicines or malaria Sunday, his fever was below Maybe making cookies would at the ranch, and helping with time to fill all your outfits. medication will be available 100, and things are finally count as a recess activity. calving. Ashley and Jay are still Julia Davis has been working soon for everyone. looking less grim. It is lucky he Dick and Erma Albert had to busy at the bank, even though at the courthouse this week. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. April 8, 2020 B-7 vice at the National Cemetery Chatherine Tybo DAR has been rescheduled until July The April 18th meeting of 6th. the Daughters of the American March was National Col- Revolution (DAR) Catherine orectal Awareness Month. Thybo Chapter is cancelled. The Catherine Thybo Chapter The April 6th Memorial Ser- (DAR) members wore blue to their March meeting. They discussed advo- cating for colorectal cancer prevention, and informing others about the importance of early detection. Members of the Cath- erine Thybo Chapter are supporting Wom- displays in various public en’s Health by putting libraries. Unprecedented Effort to Distribute Funds WASHINGTON – Following single point-of-contact for small • The new loan program will President Trump’s signing of businesses – the application, be available retroactive from the historic Coronavirus Aid, loan processing, and disburse- Feb. 15, 2020, so employers can Relief, and Economic Security ment of funds will all be admin- rehire their recently laid-off em- (CARES) Act, SBA Admin- istered at the community level,” ployees through June 30, 2020. istrator Jovita Carranza and said Administrator Carranza. Loan Terms & Conditions Treasury Secretary Steven T. “Speed is the operative word; • Eligible businesses: All busi- Mnuchin today announced that applications for the emergency nesses, including non-profits, the SBA and Treasury Depart- capital can begin as early as this Veterans organizations, Tribal ment have initiated a robust week, with lenders using their concerns, sole proprietorships, mobilization effort of banks own systems and processes to self-employed individuals, and other lending institutions to make these loans. We remain and independent contractors, provide small businesses with committed to supporting our with 500 or fewer employees, the capital they need. nation’s more than 30 million or no greater than the number The CARES Act establishes a small businesses and their of employees set by the SBA new $349 billion Paycheck Pro- employees, so that they can as the size standard for certain tection Program. The Program continue to be the fuel for our industries will provide much-needed relief nation’s economic engine.” • Maximum loan amount up to to millions of small businesses * * * $10 million so they can sustain their busi- Small Business Covid-19 • Loan forgiveness if proceeds nesses and keep their workers Emergency Loan Program used for payroll costs and other employed. The new loan program will designated business operating “This legislation provides small help small businesses with their expenses in the 8 weeks follow- business job retention loans to payroll and other business oper- ing the date of loan origination provide eight weeks of payroll ating expenses. (due to likely high subscrip- and certain overhead to keep It will provide critical capital tion, it is anticipated that not workers employed,” said Sec- to businesses without collateral more than 25% of the forgiven retary Mnuchin. “Treasury and requirements, personal guaran- amount may be for non-payroll the Small Business Administra- tees, or SBA fees – all with a costs) tion expect to have this program 100% guarantee from SBA. All • All loans under this program up and running by April 3rd loan payments will be deferred will have the following identi- so that businesses can go to a for six months. Most impor- cal features: participating SBA 7(a) lender, tantly, the SBA will forgive the o Interest rate of 0.5% bank, or credit union, apply for portion of the loan proceeds o Maturity of 2 years a loan, and be approved on the that are used to cover the first o First payment deferred for six same day. The loans will be eight weeks of payroll costs, months forgiven as long as the funds rent, utilities, and mortgage o 100% guarantee by SBA are used to keep employees on interest. o No collateral the payroll and for certain other The Paycheck Protection Pro- o No personal guarantees expenses.” gram is specifically designed o No borrower or lender fees “This unprecedented pub- to help small businesses keep payable to SBA lic-private partnership is going their workforce employed. Visit Visit treasury.gov/cares for to assist small businesses with SBA.gov/Coronavirus for more more information on SBA’s accessing capital quickly. Our information on the Paycheck assistance to small businesses. goal is to position lenders as the Protection Program. Sudoku answer
Area Church Schedules BEREAN BIBLE CHURCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 605-642-0924 1407 5th Ave. Belle Fourche 901 Laurel St. Whitewood Envoys: Tim and Peggy North 605-569-8380 (605)-920-1959 Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Reverand Jill Jennewein Sunday School: 11 a.m. Bob Davis, Pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Worship Nursery available ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL 10:30 a.m. Adult & Teen Bible Study Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., Learning and 6th and Roundup · 892-2446 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School Discovery Study The Rev. Evelyn Weaver LANDMARK MISSIONARY ST. ONGE UNITED CHURCH OF The Rev. Sandy Williams, Priests BAPTIST CHURCH CHRIST Deacon Rev. Mike Weaver (ABA) · 2.2 miles east on Hwy 34 Sunday School and Worship at Sunday: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 723-1092 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday: 7:45 a.m. Prayer Sunday: 10 a.m. worship service ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER NEW COVENANT PCA 855 5th Ave. 2020 Vista St · 892-4767 1140 Ames St. Spearfi sh Msgr Michael Woster, Pastor Paul Howard, Pastor 642-1122 - Luke Bluhm, Pastor Fr. Zane Pekron Assoc. Pastor Sunday Schedule: Sunday: Mass Times Long Term Care Service 8:45 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Service Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: All ages 9:30 a.m. NEWELL CHRISTIAN Monday 5:15 p.m. followed by ador- Fellowship Hour: 9:30 a.m. FELLOWSHIP CHURCH ation, Benediction at 7:00 Morning Worship Service: 10:45 a.m. 308 4th Street, Newell SD, 57760 Wednesday 12:15 p.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. 605-456-2544 First Friday Mass 8:00 a.m. Confessions Sunday 8:15 a.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am LATTER DAY SAINTS Sunday School: 9am ST. JAMES LUTHERAN 1105 Todd St. Youth Group (Age 13-18): 1100 Stanley Street Brad Buchholz, Bishop Wednesdays 6pm Saturday Worship (Year Round): Sunday: 10 a.m. Sacrament Meeting NORTHERN HILLS CHURCH OF 5 PM Sunday School: CHRIST Sunday Worship (School Year): 1st & 3rd Sundays, 11 a.m. 5 miles south of Belle Fourche on 10:15 AM Priesthood Meeting, Relief Society, Hwy 85 · 642-7167 Sunday Worship (June-August): Young Men and Young Women: Thomas Pruett - Minister 9 AM 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Class SUMMIT OPEN BIBLE EMMANUEL BAPTIST (SBC) 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship FELLOWSHIP 902 Lawrence St. · 723-6899 Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible Class Seventh and Summit Andy Anderson, Pastor NORTH POINT CHRISTIAN 892-4630 or 892-4389 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School CHURCH Pastor Rick and Diane Brennan 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 10959 Kellem Lane, Spearfish Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Wednesday: 6 p.m. Prayer Service Sunday Services: 9AM and 10:30AM Kidz Church Immediately Following Wednesday: September - May CONNECTION CHURCH (SBC) NISLAND INDEPENDENT 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study 613 Sixth ave., Belle Fourche COMMUNITY CHURCH Kidz Alive (Kindergarten - 6th Grade) (605)-210-2150 On Hwy 212 in Nisland Pastor Stephen Carson (605) 257-2356 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Pastor Ashton Rone Pastor Doug Clark 1403 5th Ave, Belle Plaza Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (605) 723-1651 Worship: 10:45 a.m. Pastor McKillop (605) 840-0554 FIRST BAPTIST Sunday: 9am Sunday School 807 8th Ave. 892-4178 PRAIRIE HOME CHURCH and Bible Class, 10am Worship Pastor Tim Smith 1701 Hwy 212, Newell Sunday: Sunday School - 9:15am Sunday School: 10 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morning Worship - 10:30am Worship: 11 a.m. Pastor Sheri Fadley Tuesday: 10:00am Ladies Bible Study RANGELAND MINISTRIES 1804 7th Ave. Belle Fourche Wednesday: Salt and Light Youth - CHURCH 605-892-2405 Kindergarten -12th grade Alzada, MT Worship: Sunday 10:30 am 5:00pm Soup & Sandwich Sunday: Worship: 10:00am Sunday School 9:30 am King’s Kids 5:30pm - Salt and Light Mark Leverington, Lay Pastor After-School Wed. 3:30 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Fall, Winter, Spring) BLACK HILLS GOSPEL 1120 North Fifth Street, Spearfish VBS, Small Groups & Studies sched- ASSEMBLY 605-645-3513 • Find us on Facebook ule online at 1/2 Mile east on hwy 34 · 210-1374 Pastor Bruce K. Oyen www.bellefourcheumc.com Kenny Riley, pastor Sunday: VALE COMMUNITY COUNTRY Sunday: 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Bible Class - 10:00 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Church Service - 10:45 a.m. We sing Pastor Darla Dunn Friday: 7:30 p.m. traditional hymns & choruses. 402 Rosander St. Vale SD 57788 SALVATION ARMY OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC Service Sunday: 10 a.m. NORTHERN HILLS 717 Jackson St. · 892-3402 605-210-0512 120 Ryan Rd., Spearfish Sunday: 9:35 a.m. Sunday School Sponsored by: 10 a.m. Worship FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PO Box 46, 200 Dartmouth Ave. Newell 605-456-2767 Worship: 9 a.m. Enigma solution Wednesday afternoon children’s time during the school year, 3:45-5:15 Duke Boston Insurance Agency Inc. • 605.892.4628 Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. April 8, 2020 B-8
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Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC April 2, 2020 BELLE FOURCHE LIVESTOCK MARKET, LLC Nice run of cattle today. Strong weigh up cow market and good bull market Regular Cattle Sale Thank you for your business! BRED CATTLE Norman Ranch, Black Hawk, SD ...... 2 ...... Black-Cowette ...... 1228 ...... 64.50 Thursday April 9th, 2020 Cross Four Ranch, Miles City, MT...... 23 ...... Black-Brd Cow 3&4 ...... 1588 ...... 1550.00 P Sean or Kellie A Carroll, Ranchester, WY...... 1 ...... Black-Cowette ...... 1080 ...... 65.00 ...... 15 ...... Black-Brd Cow 5&6 ...... 1624 ...... 1375.00 Casey Kreutz, Sturgis, SD...... 1 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1415 ...... 61.50 Weighups – 10:00 AM, Bull Sale 1:00 PM ...... 9 ...... Black-Brd Cow Sm ...... 1619 ...... 1135.00 ...... 1 ...... Black-Hfrt ...... 1100 ...... 80.00 Feeder Cattle to Follow ...... 15 ...... Black-Brd Cow Sm ...... 1596 ...... 1100.00 Frank Thompson, Wolf Creek, MT ...... 1 ...... Black-Hfrt ...... 1050 ...... 75.00 ...... 17 ...... Black-Brd Cow Bm ...... 1581 ...... 985.00 34 Ranch LLC, Rapid City, SD...... 1 ...... Black-Hfrt ...... 945 ...... 91.00 Bill Lewis-SD Kuchbaker Ranch-WY Frank Thompson, Wolf Creek, MT ...... 21 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 1134 ...... 1850.00 Cross Four Ranch, Miles City, MT...... 6 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1536 ...... 62.50 4 blk mxd clvs 600# 3 hfrs, 1 120 mostly blk, few red hfrs 650- ...... 4 ...... Black-Brd Cow Bm ...... 1290 ...... 1100.00 Harvey Beug, Sturgis, SD ...... 7 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1293 ...... 60.50 str, no shots, no brands 750# BV, PC, poured, NI, HR Emmons Cattle, Olive, MT ...... 3 ...... Black-Cowette ...... 1295 ...... 66.00 ...... 10 ...... Black-Brd Cow Bm ...... 1383 ...... 925.00 Brian & Hallie Budmayr-SD Kuchbaker Ranch-WY Stanley Powell, Biddle, MT ...... 2 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1283 ...... 63.00 120 mostly blk, few red strs Andrew & Carlene Gaskill JR, Volborg, MT...... 30 ...... Black-Brd Cow Bm ...... 1475 ...... 1085.00 85 blk strs 750# DF, HR, poured Ned Hermanson, Otter, MT...... 2 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1470 ...... 61.50 Capp Bros. Ranch-SD 675-750# PC, NI, HR, poured BULL SALE BULLS 60 blk hfrs 600-650# BV, PC, NI, Lowell Faris-ND Bar 69 Angus Ranch ...... 49 ...... Black-Pure Bred ...... 871 ...... 1385.00 Robert W Johnson, Buffalo, SD...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1715 ...... 82.00 HF, poured, Mangen bloodlines 40 blk hfrs 700# BV, PC, NI ...... 61 ...... Angus Bulls...... 3963.00 ...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1950 ...... 81.50 Capp Bros. Ranch-SD Robert Budmayr-SD FEEDER CATTLE Rod & Corrine Schaffer, Broadus, MT ...... 2 ...... Herf-Bull ...... 1438 ...... 85.00 150 mostly blk, few red mxd 80 blk hfrs 700# BV, PC, NI, poured 969 Ranch, Broadus, MT ...... 8 ...... Black-Str ...... 624 ...... 135.00 ...... 2 ...... Herf-Bull ...... 1875 ...... 86.00 clvs 450-500# BV, PC, poured Robert Budmayr-SD 120 blk strs 750-825# PC, NI, poured Luke Earley, Broadus, MT ...... 16 ...... Black-Str ...... 727 ...... 130.00 Emmons Cattle, Olive, MT ...... 1 ...... Red-Bull ...... 1565 ...... 80.50 Clabaugh Cattle Co.-WY Schelldorf Ranch-WY WEIGH UP CATTLE ...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1970 ...... 81.50 15 red strs 800# 60 heref hfrs 625# BV, PC, NI, poured Jay or Annette Slaba, Ludlow, SD...... 15 ...... Char/Blk-Cow ...... 1561 ...... 63.00 Brian Budmayr, Belle Fourche, SD...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 2190 ...... 82.00 Clabaugh Cattle Co.-WY Scott Shoun-SD 75 red angus hfrs 750-800# ...... 13 ...... Char/Blk-Cow ...... 1360 ...... 64.50 Schmele Family Trust, Newell, SD...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1555 ...... 83.50 30 blk hfrs 600# BV, PC, NI, poured BV, PC, NI, poured Sean Carroll -WY Dale Ruby-SD 200 blk mxd clvs 600-700# PC, NI 25 blk strs 650# PC REICH CHAROLAIS RANCH Shane Finn-SD We now have our Jeff & Chris Jensen-SD 50 red angus hfrs 750# Miles City Receiving Station open! 63RD ANNUAL BULL SALE 100 blk/bwf hfrs 550-600# BT, PC, DF BV, PC, poured, NI Located at 1132 HWY 12 Jim & Kathy LaDuke-SD Shane Finn-SD Thursday, April 9th, 2020 – 1:00 PM Wednesday from noon – 4 pm 50 blk hfrs 600# BT, PC, NI 80 blk/red strs 700# PC, poured Selling 41 Head Bulls Please call Jason Twitchell 406-480-2345 for arrangements For more information call – Tim & Ree Reich – (605) 892-4366 (home) (605) 580-2393 (cell) UPCOMING SALE SCHEDULE [email protected] April 9, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL BROADUS, MT RECEIVING STATION Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM High Plains Commodities Offices April 16, 2020 ...... BRED CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL County Stock Yards every Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC. Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Bred Stock- 12:00 PM Wednesday from 1 pm – 3 pm Stop in or Call 1-800-888-1432 April 23, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Kim Kling - Kem Kjerstad (for special arrangements, give Rod a call) Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Feeder Cattle- 12:00 PM April 30, 2020 ...... BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL For more information contact Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Bred Stock- 12:00 PM Rod Schaffer – 406-436-2235 (home) 406-672-5546 (cell) BULL SALES CALENDAR May 7, 2020 ...... PAIR, BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Thursday, April 9th ...... Reich Char Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Pairs and Bred Stock- 12:00 PM May 14, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Thursday, April 16th ...... CS Angus CONSIGNORS: Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM Thursday, April 23rd ...... Mangen Angus Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC May 21, 2020 ...... PAIR, BRED CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL is qualified to handle NHTC (Non-Hormonal Treated Cattle) Thursday, April 30th ...... J Spear Cattle Co. Angus Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Pair and Bred Stock- 12:00 PM & 3rd Party Verified Natural Cattle. Thursday, May 14th ...... Cactus Cattle Co. Angus May 28, 2020 ...... FEEDER & WEIGH UP SPECIAL For more information – give us a call (605) 892-2655 Thursday, May 28th ...... Annual turn-out times all breeds bull sale Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM
Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance Belle Fourche PINE'S EDGE Health and government pal and interest of current 7(a) es, as well as support provided MINI BARNS LLC officials are working together loans for a period of six months. by its Resource Partners, such Community US 85 South of Runnings • 605-569-3238 to maintain the safety, security, SBA Express Bridge Loans as SCORE offices, Women’s Calendar and health of the American Express Bridge Loan Pilot Business Centers, Small Busi- 10’x16’ Utility Shed people. Small businesses are Program allows small busi- ness Development Centers and Due to the health risk 8' walls, 1 window encouraged to do their part to nesses who currently have a Veterans Business Outreach of COVID-19, almost all keep their employees, custom- business relationship with an Centers. When faced with a $3870.00 plus tax ers, and themselves healthy. SBA Express Lender to access business need, use the SBA’s events have been can- In response to the Coronavirus up to $25,000 with less paper- Local Assistance Directory to celed or postponed. or $168.51 a month! (COVID-19) pandemic, small work. These loans can provide locate the office nearest you. Check for updates. business owners in all U.S. vital economic support to small Access to Capital states, Washington D.C., and businesses to help overcome the SBA provides a number Brought to you by territories are eligible to apply temporary loss of revenue they of loan resources for small for an Economic Injury Disaster are experiencing and can be a businesses to utilize when South Side Loan advance of up to $10,000. term loans or used to bridge the operating their business. For The SBA’s Economic Injury gap while applying for a direct more information on loans or Conoco Disaster Loan program provides SBA Economic Injury Disaster how to connect with a lender, small businesses with working loan. If a small business has visit: https://www.sba.gov/fund- (605) 892-9181 capital loans of up to $2 million an urgent need for cash while ing-programs/loans. 7th & State St. that can provide vital economic waiting for decision and dis- 7(a) program offers loan Belle Fourche, support to small businesses bursement on Economic Injury amounts up to $5,000,000 and SD 57717 to help overcome the tempo- Disaster Loan, they may qualify is an all-inclusive loan program rary loss of revenue they are for an SBA Express Disaster deployed by lending partners standard 7(a) loan. ing capital, supplies, machin- experiencing. The loan advance Bridge Loan. for eligible small businesses Community Advantage loan ery & equipment, and fixtures will provide economic relief Term: Up to $25,000; Fast within the U.S. States and pilot program allows mis- (does not include real estate). to businesses that are currently turnaround; Will be repaid in its territories. The uses of sion-based lenders to assist The maximum loan amount is experiencing a temporary loss full or in part by proceeds from proceeds include: working small businesses in underserved $50,000 with the average loan of revenue. Funds will be made the EIDL loan capital; expansion/renovation; markets with a maximum loan size of $14,000. available within three days of a Find an Express Bridge Loan new construction; purchase of size of $250,000. The uses of Local Assistance successful application, and this Lender by connecting with your land or buildings; purchase of proceeds are the same as the SBA works with a number of loan advance will not have to be local SBA District Office. equipment, fixtures; lease-hold standard 7(a) loan. local partners to counsel, men- repaid. SBA Products and Resources improvements; refinancing debt 504 loan program is designed tor, and train small businesses. SBA Debt Relief SBA is here to assist small for compelling reasons; season- to foster economic develop- The SBA District Offices, as The SBA Debt Relief program businesses with accessing fed- al line of credit; inventory; or ment and job creation and/ well as support provided by will provide a reprieve to small eral resources and navigating starting a business. or retention. The eligible use its Resource Partners: SCORE businesses as they overcome the their own preparedness plans Express loan program pro- of proceeds is limited to the offices, Women’s Business challenges created by this health as described by the CDC’s vides loans up to $350,000 for acquisition or eligible refinance Centers, Small Business Devel- crisis. Under this program: Guidance for Businesses and no more than 7 years with an of fixed assets. opment Centers and Veterans The SBA will also pay the Employers. option to revolve. There is a Microloan program involves Business Outreach Centers. principal and interest of new SBA works with a number of turnaround time of 36 hours for making loans through nonprofit When faced with a business 7(a) loans issued prior to Sep- local partners to counsel, men- approval or denial of a com- lending organizations to under- need, use the SBA’s Local As- tember 27, 2020. tor and train small businesses. pleted application. The uses of served markets. Authorized use sistance Directory to locate the The SBA will pay the princi- The SBA has 68 District Offic- proceeds are the same as the of loan proceeds includes work- office nearest you.