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VOL. 3 ISSUE 4 Belle Fourche, SD Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 $1.25 Belle School Fifteen New Belle Businesses Highlight EDC Annual Meeting Board Will Have Two Vacancies BEACON STAFF [email protected] BELLE FOURCHE - The Belle Fourche School Board will have two vacancies this spring. During the board’s regular meeting on January 13th the two vacancies were declared which will be filled after an election this spring. Board members Tammy Clem and Scott Mikkelson will conclude their three-year terms in 2020. Clem currently serves as School Board President while Mikkelson serves as Vice President. Circulation of nominating petitions will begin on January 31st and petitions may be filed Belle Fourche News Makers: American Ag Video Auction; Belle Boutique; Belle Fourche Flight Center; in the office of the business Belle Fourche Beacon; Denim & Opal; Designs by Daphne; Highmark Federal Credit Union; Kindsfater Massie-Keller Williams manager located at the district’s Real Estate; Leaky Pot Café; Moxie Marketing; Pines Edge Mini Barns (Old Hickory Sheds); Prairie Hills Pharmacy; Administration Office, 2305 Red Sun Studio; State Home Services; and Venue 519 Business Complex. 13th Avenue in Belle Fourche. Deadline for filing petitions is Development Corporation Has Good Turnout for Annual Meeting February 28th at 5:00pm. BELLE FOURCHE — Belle Fourche the industrial park, Stalder said the corpo- funding a rail expansion to accommodate The school board election Development Corporation (BFDC) held its ration realized more space was needed to more rail cars and customers. Stalder said date has been set for Tuesday, annual meeting Wednesday with member attract more customers. Currently, only 27 BFDC has been told that the grant applica- April 14th. businesses and regional champions coming cars can fit on the spur that veers off the tion passed the requirements and they are The school district is also in together to celebrate achievements and main line, making it a tight squeeze for waiting for the final approval to hopefully the early stages of budget plan- learn about the organization’s goals for the some businesses. With that in mind, BFDC be able to make the announcement in the ning for 2020-2021. Currently year ahead. applied for a $2 million grant to assist with next few weeks. teachers are preparing their Hollie Stalder, BFDC Executive Director budget requests to be submitted and President Renee Schaeffer welcomed to the Principals who compile guests to the annual meeting, held at Grap’s them for submittal in February. Burgers and Brews in Belle Fourche, before On May 11th the proposed holding a board election for three seats budget will be presented to the being vacated. Stan Harms, Butte County school board. The budget will Commissioner, Kelly Milliken, with the be published the week of May Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce, and 25th and on June 8th there will Jim Doolittle, longtime member and past be a public hearing on the pro- board president, were thanked and given posed budget. On July 13th the plaques to recognize their service to the final budget will be adopted and community. Elected to fill the three seats the levy will be reported to the are Chad Pelster, Karen Wagner, and Julie County Auditor. Wingen. According to Susan Proe- Fifteen new businesses made their way frock, Business Manager, the into Belle Fourche in 2019 and Stalder district completed its FY2019 recognized them for their contribution to New ED Board members: Chad Pelster; Julie Wingen; and Karen Wagner budget audit earlier this month making Belle Fourche a better place to and the report is to be submitted live. Those companies include: American to the Department of Legis- Ag Video Auction; Belle Boutique; Belle lative Audit for review and Fourche Flight Center; Belle Fourche Bea- approval. con; Denim & Opal; Designs by Daphne; Board member Jean Helmer Highmark Federal Credit Union; Kindsfater submitted a report from the Massie Keller Williams Real Estate – ; School Improvement Commit- Leaky Pot Café; Moxie Marketing; Old tee. Currently the committee Hickory Sheds; Prairie Hills Pharmacy; is proposing two calendars RedSun Studio; State Home Services; and for the 2020-21 school year. Venue 519 Business Complex. According to the report the first BFDC leases the Belle Fourche Industrial is fairly traditional that is very Rail Park where a rail spur offers local and similar to past calendars. The regional businesses the opportunity to uti- second is called an “Enrichment lize rail for shipping and receiving. Stalder Calendar” which will include said the corporation has two local custom- four “Enrichment Fridays.” ers and four prospective customers. SCHOOL BOARD A6 Although the rail spur has been an asset to Retiring Board members Clay Birkeland; Pam Lang; Kelly Milliken; and Jim Doolittle simply doing my job.” to re-certify its law enforcement Being a Deputy is Treating People with Respect In pursuit of his dream career, personnel without the need to ment. Today the 25-year-old Eric attended Western Dakota travel elsewhere. NANCY HENDERSON has nearly two years on the [email protected] Technical Institute in Rapid As far as community sup- job as a Butte County deputy City on his own dime, grad- port of law enforcement, Eric When Eric Richardson decid- sheriff, a career (he now admits) uating as a law enforcement stresses the critical role of ed that pursuing a career as an that should have been his first technical associate. the dispatchers and explains, electrician was choice. Today he sees the ongoing ef- “There’s a reason the dispatch- too danger- The Newell native planned fects of drugs and alcohol when er has to ask certain questions ous, it might to “get out of Dodge” once he responding to calls or pulling when a 911 call comes in. That shock you to graduated from high school, someone over. It usually doesn’t mean there’s a delay know that the venturing as far as Corpus begins with a four-letter word – in responding to the call. The somewhat less Christi, Texas, where his older METH. information goes into a secure dangerous sister then resided. Turns out Eric is looking forward to tak- database which may very well career he then his future was right back where ing a firearms instructor course help with a future call.” pursued was in law enforce- he started - Butte County. this summer that will enable the Off the job, Eric’s weapon of Eric Richardson Butte County Sheriff’s Office choice is a fishing pole. Sturgis Tourney Champions! And lucky for Eric that he did return not only because, in There’s a Plan for That his words, “I missed my mom so much,” but because there Local Emergency Planning was a certain young lady, Belle Fourche native Lyndee McAm- Committee is at Work is, he was going to meet and BETTY BRUNER met with Donnie Walding, Belle eventually marry. [email protected] Fourche Ambulance Service Eric’s ties to his mother Kim Director. Walding shared that Ludwig-Hamilton were firmly BELLE FOURCHE - There is all ambulance members in knotted throughout his school a group of concerned individ- Butte County are trained on years since she worked in the uals who are making an effort HAZMAT t to a certain extent. same building as a paraprofes- to connect the emergency plans He pointed out that ambulance sional. She now lives in Belle of area city and county gov- personnel’s first priority is for Fourche as do Eric and Lyndee, ernments and the businesses of the safety of the crew and the who herself is a teacher at Belle Butte County. The members of patient. Each ambulance has Fourche High School. the Local Emergency Planning an Emergency Response Guide Why law enforcement? Eric Committee (LEPC) meet quar- (ERG) that is followed in case simply explains, “I was always terly to discuss various ideas of a hazardous event. interested in that field. Grow- and gather information from “We are trained to look at the ing up, I was the type of guy businesses and other emergency placard and to do what it says. who wanted to help, not hassle response teams on how hazard- It is paramount to our job,” he other kids.” He has retained ous materials (HAZMATS) and said. “It shows the safe distance that philosophy, successfully events are handled. A HAZMAT ambulance personnel must stay implementing it in his job as a event usually involves the from a hazardous event, the cor- 5th Grade Sturgis Tourney Champions. Front row: Riley deputy sheriff. release of hazardous materials rect way of management of the Owen, Kaydence Lei, Misty Drieling.Middle: Olivia Sutter, “I always treat people with into the environment that put situation, and the entire protocol Kora Knapp, Mya Bush, Ellie Schreder. Third: Taliyah John- respect,” he says, “even though human safety at risk. that must be followed.” son, Aurora Voyles. Courtesy Photo I might be ruining their day by Recently, the LEPC members LEPC A6 Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 A-2 Obituaries Harold H. Brost 92 Harold H. Brost, 92, went to meet his Maker for- in Black Hills State College as a non-tradition- ever and forever on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. al student, attending night school and summer Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 on Sunday school, and earned a M.S. degree in Secondary January 19, at Leverington Funeral Home of the Education in 2 years. After his seventeen years Northern Hills. at Sturgis, Harold accepted a position teaching Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, High School at the Texas State Prison for Men in January 20, at St. James Huntsville, Texas, where he taught for seven years Lutheran Church in Belle until his final retirement. Fourche. After his retirement, Harold moved back to Belle Burial will be held 9:00 am Fourche. During his retirement years, Harold was on Tuesday, January 21, awarded an Honorary Diploma from the Belle at Pine Slope Cemetery in Fourche High School. Harold was very active in Belle Fourche with military many veterans’ organizations, including the Amer- honors. ican Legion and VFW, serving in many offices The family requests me- over the years. His last, and most cherished, office morials to the Compassion was as the National Chaplain and Member of the Cupboard in Belle Fourche. Board of Directors to the All Three Wars Veterans Harold Herbert Brost was of America, of which he was a founding member. born on July 9, 1927, on a Harold was honored to be named Veteran of the farm in North Dakota, the 4th child of Otto and Year in 2008 by the Student Council of the Belle Pauline (Eckhardt) Brost. The Brost family moved Fourche High School. to Butte County, South Dakota, when Harold was Harold was an inveterate volunteer, serving at 4 years old, and he claimed Butte County as his the Belle Fourche Senior Citizens Center and the We Care About You home of record since that time. Harold attended Belle Fourche Federal Credit one-room rural schools in Butte County, grades Union, and also as a member We are a husband and wife team dedicated to helping 1 through 8. After graduation from the 8th grade of the Butte County Histor- people who are hurting. We are there to help you say when he was 12 years old, Harold worked with ical Society, the Tri- State goodbye, and for us, it is our life’s calling. We care about his father on a sugar beet farm on the Arpan Flats Museum, the Belle Fourche you and we’d be honored to serve your family. We are Mark north of Nisland. Compassion Cupboard, and Harold enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January, and Deb Leverington and we serve the western SD region. the Belle Fourche Veterans’ 1943, and served for thirty-four years, retiring in Honor Guard. 605-892-3320 1977. He served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Harold is survived by his son, and (in his words) “all of the small scrapes in Douglas (Judi) Brost of Belle between”. During his long Naval career, Harold Fourche; daughters, Carolyn served on nine Naval ships (including the USS (Bruce) Norquist of Aurora Enterprise), a Naval Aircraft Squadron, and five CO, Shirley Brost of Spear- Naval Shore Billets. He received numerous com- fish; several grandchildren and great grandchil- www.FuneralHomeoftheNorthernHills.com mendations and medals, including three purple dren. He is also survived by his sister, Yvonne hearts, and was named Master Chief Petty Officer (Bernie) Spencer of Prineville, OR and numerous of the Navy in 1964. nieces and nephews. Although he never attended high school, Harold Preceding him in death include his parents; son, When someone you love becomes a embarked on a second career as a high school Richard; daughter, Janet; grandson, Chad; 2 broth- Memory, the memory becomes a Treasure. teacher after his retirement from the Navy. He ers, Irvin and Darrell; and 7 sisters, Viola, Ida, -Unknown- enrolled in Black Hills State College as a non-tra- Edna, Irene, Betty, Donna, and Dolores; and very ditional student and earned a B.S. degree in Edu- special friend, Alta Maclanahan. cation in 3 years, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Harold’s final request is that he be remembered as He then accepted a position at Sturgis Brown a Patriot who served his country to the best of his High School, where he taught for seventeen years. ability when called Leverington Funeral Home During his tenure at Sturgis, Harold again enrolled upon, not as a hero. of the Northern Hills DeeAnn Lynn Hunter 75 DeeAnn Lynn Hunter, age 75, of Belle Dahlvang of Rapid City, SD, Jason (Cindy Fourche died January 14, 2020 at her home Bergin) Hunter of Lansdale, PA, Jeffrey in Belle Fourche surrounded by her family (Tala) Hunter of Kewaunee, WI and Kim following a lengthy battle with cancer. Jones of Belle Fourche, SD; sisters, Karen She was born January 4, 1945 in Vesta, (Herb) Kraft and Carol (Jerry) Maasch all Minnesota to Albert and Lila (Strand) of Vesta, MN; her brother, David Strau- Straumann. She attended school in Lucan, mann of Vesta, MN; grandchildren, Seth MN and Walnut Grove, MN. She worked Dahlvang, Marissa Dahlvang, Taylor (605) 892-4827 for Control Data in Redwood Falls, MN for Hunter, Aaliyah Jones and Steven Han- WilenMonument.com awhile before moving to Denver, Colorado. cock; sisters-in-law, Ardyce Noggle and DeeAnn met Jack Hunter and they were Barb Straumann and several nieces and married July 31, 1971 in Denver. To this marriage nephews. [email protected] | 10988 SD Hwy 34 Belle Fourche Tammy was born October 19, 1973; Jason was She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert born August 16, 1976 and Jeff was born January and Lila; 2 brothers, Doug Strand and Mike Strau- 12, 1981. The family moved to Staples, MN in mann and an infant twin sister. September 1981 and Kim was born May 31, 1982. A Ceremonial Tribute will be held Friday, January Kline Funeral Chapel DeeAnn enjoyed gardening and sewing. 17, at 11:00 AM at Kline Funeral Chapel in Belle These last few months have been trying at times. Fourche with the Reverend Tim Smith officiating. DeeAnn has looked for answers to her battle with Burial will take place at the Johnsonville Lutheran 838 STATE STREET • BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717 klinefuneralchapel.com cancer and has found none, but in time she felt she Cemetery at Lucan, Minnesota. (605) 892-3964 would have a better understanding of her inevita- An online video tribute and guest book is avail- ble passing from this life. able at Grateful for sharing in her life are her husband, klinefuneralchapel.com Jack Hunter of Belle Fourche; children, Tammy Gary Kenneth Vig 69 Gary Kenneth Vig was born in Sturgis, still worked part time on a friend’s ranch Brian D. Kline Rita Septon SD, on May 4, 1950. He was born the sec- near Belle Fourche. This is where his Funeral Director /Owner Assistant ond of three children to Kenneth and Dagny passion for flying was fostered over several (Kvernan) Vig of Stoneville, SD. He lived years. He also spent many miles on the road on the Kvernan homestead until 1958 when driving truck for various friends. they moved to the Old Stoneville Road Gary’s idea of living life to the fullest location. He went to grade school at Ston- was to sacrifice himself for others and eville and graduated from Sturgis Brown be faithful to his God, his family, and his High School in 1968. He married his wife friends. He spent the later part of his years of 50 years, Sharlene Edna (Schulze) Vig caring for his wife in her declining health. on August 7, 1969. They were blessed with His dedication and strength were seen by two children; Lori Lynn (Vig) Nonnast born August all and will be truly missed. Kline Funeral Chapel has served the Tri State area since 1905. We 31, 1971, and Tery Kenneth Vig born April 20, 1973. Gary, 69, died peacefully in his sleep at home on provide affordable funeral care and are honored to serve your family. During those early years of marriage, Gary attend- January 11, 2020. Brian Kline realizing this as a sacred business strives to bring comfort ed Black Hills State University, while also working He is survived by his wife, Sharlene of Belle and peace of mind. He has provided dignified funeral care for over swing shift at American Colloid. He completed Fourche; children, Lori (Vig) Nonnast of Hill City, 30 years. We also live stream our funerals for those unable to attend. his studies at Western Dakota Vo-Tech where he Tery and his wife, Tonya Vig of Belle Fourche; received an Associates Degree in Building Con- grandson, Gavin Nonnast of Hill City; sister, Janice struction and Design. He then established his own (Vig) and Clark Arends of Enning; brother, Kevin construction company, Vig Custom Homes of Belle and his wife, Debby Vig of Stoneville; along with Fourche. many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gary felt very In 1979, Gary took his wife and children to where fortunate to have made friends with several people he felt most at home, the family ranch three miles whom he kept dear to his heart for many decades west of Stoneville. With the help of friends and fam- and cherished as though they were family. ily, they built a new home where many wonderful Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ken- memories were created. neth and Dagny Vig. In 1985, he started a Farmers Insurance Group A memorial has been established. Agency in Belle Fourche, which he operated until Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 1999. With the help of his son, he continued to oper- January 19, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. ate the ranch until 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, After retirement, Gary and Sharlene enjoyed trav- January 20, 2020, at Black Hills Gospel Assembly, eling. Some of their favorite places included Alaska 19020 Gospel Lane, Belle Fourche, SD. Burial will and Norway. In Norway, they were fortunate enough follow at the Fairpoint Cemetery. to visit the Kvernan historical homestead, which has Condolences may be sent to the family at www. been in the family since the 1700’s. kinkadefunerals.com. Gary never left the ranching life far behind, as he

Monument Health Home Plus to offer course in Understanding Your Grief MHH+ Hospice will be hosting an 8-week Grief Education/Support Group on Saturdays, 9:15am – 10:45am starting on Sat. Feb. 8, 2020 thru Mar. 28, 2020. Meetings at BF Silver Lining Senior Center located at 828 Kingsbury St. in Belle. Patti Helmer Aurand, Hospice Chaplain and Licensed Social Work Associate, will be facil- itating the discussions using Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Understanding Your Grief materials. Partici- pants will have the opportunity to grieve, to mourn, and to begin the healing process through exploring topics as: embracing the uniqueness of your grief; understanding the six needs of mourning; and reaching out for help. In addition to the weekly sessions, there will be individ- ual opportunities for reflection through reading and journaling activities.There is no charge for the class or materials, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged due to the course being limited to 8 participants. To register, or to learn more, please call 605-644-4415. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 A-3 512 National St. Belle Fourche (605) 723-1610 Mon-Tue: 11-9; Wed-Sat: 11-10; Closed Sunday rd Free Sweet Corn“Your August Safety is Our 23 Business”!

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We, the family of Ronald Miller, extend our sincere appreciation to the MANY family, friends, and neighbors who thought of our family before and after Ronald’s death. We are amazed and blessed in so many ways! ank you and God Bless! Faith Miller Renee & Bob Bachman and family Sandra & David Holland and family Laura & Donnie Kissack and family Harold & Lori Miller and family Lynn & Nancy Miller and family Sally & Witt Crowser and family Ronda & Sanford Deal and family

A large crowd was on hand for the Grand Opening Chamber ribbon cutting for Lee and Sheila Hodge at Pete’s Clothing and Hodge Bootery at 500 State Street. The Hodges purchased the building and business from long time owners Pete and Alberta Krush.

Chamber Report From Chamber Director Mark Rambow Moving into the Future Turning the calendar to a new to the business community! year is always exciting. This I also want to thank our members who have year is particularly so! recently left our board. Kelly Milliken, Nancy We have been relocating and Cole and McKenzie Hennessey have all served setting up in our new office. their limit of three years. Each brought great We are now permanently skill and dedication to the organization located at 509 Grant and will be missed immensely. Street and are up and Many people have asked when running full speed! we will be resuming our Tuesday Moving is a good time to reflect! Morning Coffees. These will begin Reflect on your mission; reflect on on Tuesday, January 28, and recur The Chamber of Commerce January monthly mixer saw a your needs; and, most importantly, reflect on every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. large crowd on hand at the host business Branding Iron. The all the things you have accumulated! Staring Another important event of note is the 2020 mixer was double duty as a “get to know” for new Chamber at a mountain of banners, event decorations, Legislative Cracker Barrel. The Chamber will Director Mark Rambow and a “welcoming” reception for Lee paperwork and supplies can stimulate some be hosting our area legislators on Saturday, and Sheila Hodge. Photo Courtesy - Branding Iron serious questions. What are we going to need? February 1st, from 1 to 3 p.m. We will be Which events are we doing? What the heck is meeting at Grap’s Burgers and Brews, 518 that thing!? National Street. This is a perfect opportunity to It is Happening on State Street! With a new location, new board members, come out and hear what issues are dominating and a new Executive Director, change is in the the legislative discussions in Pierre this year. air! We have recently elected officers for the So, things are still moving in 2020 at the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Chamber of Commerce, but at least not in They are Matt Moore, President, Deb Elliott, the sense of our location. Please feel free to Vice President, Traci Nowoweijski, Vice Pres- stop by, say hello, and see the new office. The ident, and Mona Heimbaugh, Secretary. Con- coffee is always on! gratulations, and thank you for your dedication This week’s Pastor’s Perspective is provided by Jean Pastor’s Perspective Helmer, Joy Fisher Ministries. We Have Seen Remarkable Things Today! Luke 5:26 My New Year’s tion (BFMA) and its them are used for direct support Resolution this year partnering churches primarily in Lawrence County. was to improve my “I operate the Compassion Thus, the decision to take on a cite” to 20/20. I adopted Cupboard—a registered bell-ringing project dedicated to Luke 5:26 as my focus 501c3 charitable organi- providing support in our com- Remodeling/Renovation is underway at 516 State Street. scripture for the next zation. The Compassion munity. There were “hiccups” in New owners Larry and Hilea Hutchinson purchased the build- 366 days: “We have Cupboard serves an our first year as we learned how ing and will soon be opening an Art Gallery and Studio in the seen remarkable things average of 135 families to do things. The generosity of building, formerly Aces & Eights. Records show the structure today.” Each day, I monthly. The BFMA our community in ringing bells was moved to its present location from Minnesela in 1895. As cite, in writing, some- uses the funds to rent and in donations means that this work began it revealed historical decorative tin on the ceil- thing remarkable from that day. the building where the Cupboard project will return again next ing and floor to ceiling on the walls.1903 and 1915 Sanborn My January 9th entry cites the is housed, and to purchase food year. Thank you, churches for Historical maps list occupant as “printing”. Work is underway generosity of the Belle Fourche from Feeding South Dakota. It providing bell-ringers, and to all to restore much of the original features. Pictured from left: Community. On that day, at the also uses these gifts to provide who made financial contribu- Contractors Travis and Ron Swan, the Hutchinsons; Plumbing Belle Fourche Ministerial Associ- utility assistance—limited to tions. Truly you have followed and Heating contractor Bert Enerson. ation meeting, we indeed saw once per year per family. Funds the directive in Luke 3:11: “He breath-taking, remarkable things also provide for emergencies who has two tunics, let him give as we reviewed the donations that ranging from caring for stranded to him who has none; and he who the Ministerial Association had travelers, to help with the costs of has food, let him do likewise.” received over the holidays: medicines, and other services— A final word of gratitude goes $3,583 from the Holiday Bell even diapers—on an as-needed to the tireless Marilyn Johnson Ringing Project hosted at basis. Each of these services are who has taken on the huge task Runnings, Lueders and Lynn’s dependent on the financial gifts of overseeing the operation of the Dakota Mart; $18,200 from the that come into the Ministerial pantry. Please volunteer at your Festival of the Trees project Association during the year. church for a time to help her at hosted at First Interstate Bank; In 2017, the BFMA provided the pantry. $5,900 from Scott Peterson $53,808.12 of assistance in vari- On behalf of the Belle Fourche Motors. ous forms. In 2018, the total was Ministerial Association, we offer A huge thank-you to these $64,398.13 in assistance. The the following words of Paul to businesses for partnering with 2020 totals are still being calcu- Marilyn Johnson, to the partner- us. This $27,785 was added to lated, but the $44,000 holiday ing churches of Belle Fourche, a great many other donations, gifts were an answer to prayers to the partnering businesses, and many of which were given as we face a harsh winter season to those anonymous benefactors: anonymously, brought the total and see increasing needs. [We] give thanks to God always to $44,000! Additionally, there Some additional words about the for you because of the grace of Four Generations of Hodge family were on hand for Lee and were many food drives that Bell Ringing Project. In the past, God that has been given you in Sheila Hodges’ Grand Opening of Pete’s Clothing and Hodge restocked the shelves of the the Salvation Army has had bell Christ Jesus.(1 Corinthians 1:4). Bootery. From left Lee’s brother Brad Hodge and wife Julie; Compassion Cupboard. What a ringers at various locations in our May your 2020 be filled with Lee’s mother and former Hodge Bootery owner Susan Hodge; blessing! What a relief! community. The Salvation Army remarkable things; may God’s Sheila Hodge; Daughter Sheena; Lee holding Granddaughter Most people know the Belle does wonderful things for people, blessing be upon you. Amen. Keira. Lee was taking a return flight to Poland Saturday. Fourche Ministerial Associa- however, the monies given to Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 A-4 Why is Dentistry important? Celebrating 40 Years with the John Deere Family. Thank you, Dave, for your years of service. David Bowar Retirement Social/Customer Appreciation Come enjoy lunch on us along with cake & ice cream! Because even though he’s Thursday, January 23 at the Belle Fourche store missing an eyebrow, the first 1pm - 5pm, with a Grill Out for Lunch, 11am - 2pm thing you notice is his smile! Meet & Greet with Owners/Managers of Grossenburg Implement 605-892-3603 NehlDental.com (605) 892-2621 11090 BUS 212, Black Hills Vision Care Belle Fourche, SD 57717 “Keeping Your Future in Focus”

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Three of the Belle Fourche JV boys basketball team Sophomores seeing action for the Broncs this season: (L. to R.) Ryker Audiss; Gabe Heck; and Cole Hockenbary Photos Courtesy Jamie Hockenbary

Thomas McCoy wins 126 lb. Championship at Black Hills Conference meet. Thomas maintains hand control over Spear- fish opponent winning a well wrestled 3-2 decision. Wrestling Photos on this page Courtesy Audrey Bickerdyke The Belle Fourche Bronc Wres- points. Andy won a decision and tling Squad amassed 157.5 team major-decision in the brackets points to finish in second place, then won by fall in the 3rd place runner up to Spearfish’s 1st place, match. 187, at the Black Hills Confer- 145 Cayden Wolfe (14-7) ence Wrestling Tourney Saturday placed 3rd and scored 16.0 team in Spearfish. points. Cayden had wins by fall Thomas McCoy, at 126 pounds, over Spearfish and Hill City (2) was the Broncs lone Conference wrestlers. champion. 182 Chase Bickerdyke (12-9) Thomas pinned opponents in placed 3rd and scored 14.0 team his quarterfinal and semifinal points. Chase had two pins in matches before going on to defeat the brackets before winning 3rd Spearfish’s Clayton Donovan 3-2 with a 10-7 decision over Dossen in the championship match. Elmore of Custer. McCoy’s 3-2 victory avenged a 220 Aiken Crowley (3-4) had loss by close decision to Donovan two pins; placed 3rd and scored the week prior. 13.0 team points. Michael Street, 285 Senior Other Bronc wrestlers in the heavy weight wrestler finished in medal round with 4th place 132- Hunter Quenzer 3rd 220- Aiken Crowley 3rd 138- Andy Tonsager 3rd second place. finishes were 120 Owen Schred- The Broncs won consolation er (5-5) placed 4th and scored championships in the 106, 113, 11.0 team points. Owen had 2 132, 138, 145, 182, and 220 pins over Spearfish and Douglas pound weight classes. grapplers. At 106 Elijah Braning (6-3) 160 Cade Bickerdyke (14-15) placed 3rd and scored 12.0 team placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points. He had pins over Custer points. Cade pinned Douglas and and STM opponents. Lead-Deadwood opponents be- At 113 Colton Shelley (17-13) fore loosing a close 3-2 decision pinned Lead-Deadwood and in the consolation title match. Custer wrestlers on his was to 170 Levi Melanson (15-16) placing 3rd. He scored 11.5 team placed 4th and scored 7.0 team points. points to round out the Broncs 132 Hunter Quenzer (17-12) Conference scoring. placed 3rd and scored 12.0 team The Broncs make the trip east points defeating Douglas and to Chamberlain for a match on Lead-Deadwood opponents. Jan. 24th and to participate in the 138 Andy Tonsager (10-18) Chamberlain Invite on Saturday 145- Cayden Wolfe 3rd 160- Cade Bickerdyke 4th placed 3rd and scored 12.0 team the 25th.

285- Michael Streeter 2nd 170- Levi Melanson 4th 182- Chase Bickerdyke 3rd

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* $10,000 Christmas Cash paid to qualified buyer on full price offer at time of closing on sale of property at Broncs Show Strong Victories 211 9th Avenue in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. in Wright, Wyoming Saturday Williams scored 4 points fol- Christine Mart [email protected] lowed by senior, Harley Fischer scoring 3 points and sophomore Belle Fourche took a road trip to Dru Keegan scoring 2. Wright, Wyo. on Sat., Jan.18 to Lady Broncs have three back to take on the Wright Panthers. back games this coming week Panthers are a 2A division starting on Thursday, January school that have around 120 23rd hosting Douglas Patriots. students in 7-12 grade and boys C team tips off at 4:30 p.m. fol- went into the day with a 1-11 on lowed by JV at 6 p.m. and Varsi- the season and the Lady Pan- ty at 7:30 p.m. Friday the Lady thers with a record of 2-8. Broncs will head to Hot Springs JV Lady Broncs only played one to take on the Bison. Wrapping half of basketball as the Lady up this three-day game stretch Panthers did not have enough on Saturday the Broncs wel- girls out on the season. In come Bowman, North Dakota Wyoming players are only able to town. Lady Broncs C team to play six quarters and if they will play at 10 a.m. followed by played an entire game then they JV at 11:30 a.m. and Varsity at would not be able to play on the 1 p.m. All Lady Broncs games Varsity team. Lady Broncs were will be played at the BF High the better team the whole game. School. At the end of the quarter the Varsity Boys finished the day score was 25-7 and as the final in Wright with dominating play buzzer went the scoreboard read as they scored at ease off of fast 38-11. Top scorers for the Lady breaks, offense and all while Broncs JV team were fresh- holding the Panthers to score man, Charlie Henwood with 7 their first basket in the game points followed by freshman, with 1:06 left on the clock in Chloe Crago with 6 points and the first quarter. Broncs had the junior, Amity Middleton with lead 22-2 at the end of the first 5 points. Also, scoring was and kept it going as they scored Jasmyn Jensen, Kylee Crago, 25 points and held the Panthers Kelby Olson lays in 2 of his Keaton Benson gets open Tate Larson hits a two point Dru Keegan and Lanie Brill to 1 point. Coming out to start game high 18 points for a layup jumper just outside the key with 4 points followed by Reese the second half Coach Clay Pot- McKenna and Grace Clooten torff kept with his same game with 2 points. plan and the score was 60-9 Varsity Lady Broncs came out at the end of the third quarter. strong and scored 25 points in Coach Pottorff sat his starters the first quarter and allowing the in the forth quarter put all of his Panthers to score 13. Coach Bill bench in and won 67-12. Burr utilized his bench through- Top scorers for the Broncs were out the match-up and as they senior Kelby Olson with 18 walked into the locker room at points followed by sophomore half, they were up 41-16. As the Aiden Giffin and junior Logan third quarter began the starters Goeders scoring 10 points. were in but were pulled in the Senior Tate Larson contribut- middle for the rest of the night ed 7 points in the dominating giving the bench playing time. play along with seniors Keaten At the end of the third the Lady Benson and Colby Nowowiesjki Broncs were leading 58-24. with 6 points. Also joining in on Lady Broncs had ten players the scoring was freshman An- contribute to the final score of thony Budmayr with 5 points, 69-27. junior, Gage Kracht with 3 Top scorers for the Lady Broncs points and junior, Brextin Garza were freshman Dylan Stedillie with 2 points. with 16 points followed by Broncs head to Hot Springs on juniors Bella Jensen with 12 Friday night with the girls to points and Hailey Wilbur with take on the Bison who are 4-4 10 points. Joining these top and sit right behind the Broncs scorers in the scorebook were in their region and also host senior, Savannah Rosales with Bowman on Saturday. Both the 8 points followed by freshman C and JV team are playing at the Chloe Crago with 6 points. Middle School at 10 a.m. and Junior, Jasmyn Jensen, senior 11:30 while the Varsity will play Bree Pierce and freshman Tia at the High School at 2:30. Tia Williamson Bronc fresh- Savannah Rosales sets up Chloe Crago looks at the Lady Broncs Win In Spear- man works to get open the Lady Bronc offense basket before passing off legs and more of a desire than both teams in bonus it came the Spartans to 18. Going into fish, Boys Lose to Spartans before to fight for a victory. The down to who was going to make half the Broncs were down 4 Christine Mart Spartans to only score 4 points Spartans scored quickly to pull their free throws and both teams points with a score of 26-30. [email protected] in the 2nd quarter and they within 4 points but both teams were not taking advantage of The third quarter went the same The Broncs girls and boys themselves scored 11 to tie the went into a stretch of drought these free points. The Broncs way for the Broncs as they headed to Spearfish on Tues- game 21-21 going in at half with no baskets being made. As were able to make more than the scored 18 points to 15 for anoth- day, January 14th to take on the time. The crowd was anxious the time clicked down the score Spartans but not enough to top er quarter that would be theirs. Spearfish Spartans. Spartans to see what teams would show was 38-34 as Broncs freshman, the Spartans as the final score Going into the fourth quarter went into the match-up with up the 2nd half of the game Dylan Stedillie got fouled and was 30-37. the score was 44-45 with the a record of 2-5 and looking to and win the remainder of the sent to the line where she broke Top scorers for the Broncs were Spartans just holding on to the make it back to back wins for quarters. the drought making one of two freshman, Chloe Crago, with 9 lead. The play switched in favor them on the season. The Broncs The third quarter showed how free throws. Free throws, turn- points followed by junior, Hai- of the Spartans during the fourth had a record of 4-3 and were much the Broncs wanted each overs and defense were back ley Wilbur, with 7 points. Top quarter as they came out and looking to bounce back after a loose ball, rebound and wanted and forth the last minute of the scorers for the Spartans were scored 22 points. That was the tough loss on Saturday. to beat their rivals. With 10 game. freshman Lily McCarty scoring most points they had scored in Lady Broncs Varsity found seconds left in the 3rd quarter Broncs won the fourth quarter 13 points followed by junior a quarter all evening and their themselves without sophomore Lappe pulled his starters and outscoring the Spartans 11-10. It Grace Karp with 9 points. defense held the Broncs to score starter Kaylin Garza for the sent in the bench. Broncs were was not a pretty win, but a win Broncs 57 Spearfish 67 13. The Broncs saw the score second game. Tip was won by able to win the third quarter as for the Broncs as the score- The Broncs took a 5-4 record difference grow, and the time Bella Jensen to start the game they scored 13 points and held board read 45-38. Top scorers to Spearfish to take on the 3-4 click down, and the buzzer went and both teams took a while to the Spartans to 7 points. At the for the Broncs were senior, maroon, hoping to bounce back the score was 57-67 giving the score their first basket. Spartans end of the third quarter the score Harley Fischer with 15 points from the tough loss to Red Spartans a 4-4 record and the were first to strike and go up read 34-28 for the Broncs. and junior Bella Jensen with 7 Cloud. Broncs a record of 5-5 going 0-6 before senior Harley Fischer The fourth quarter began with points. The Spartans top scorers The Spartans came out ready into the weekend. made the first basket for the Coach Lappe still sitting his were senior, Bella Reid, with to play as they scored 12 points Senior, Kelby Olson, scored 28 Broncs with 4:32 left in the 1st starters and a great opportunity 10 points followed by sopho- in the first quarter and held the points on the evening and had quarter to make the score 2-6. for the Broncs to build on the more, Stella Marcus and senior, Broncs to 6. 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals. As the clock buzzed for the end lead. The Broncs play didn’t Ashtyn Reiners both scoring 7 Coach, Clay Pottorff, looked Sophomore, Aiden Giffin of the 1st quarter the score was change with the bench of the points. for his team to come out stron- came away with 15 points, 6 10-17 with Spartans winning the Spartans on the court and were JV Girls has a close game ger in the second quarter on rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals in quarter. unable to build on their lead. against the Spartans as they offense and make it a ball game. the loss. Senior, Colby Nowow- The game was a back and forth As the clock read 4:47 left in found themselves down 28- 36 Broncs did just that as they iejski also contributed scoring with baskets hard to come by the game the Spartans starters with 2:00 minutes left in the came out and won the quarter 10 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, for each team. Broncs held the returned to the court with rested game. With the time left and scoring 20 points and holding and 4 steals. 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From A1 at any time. LEPC The LEPC is endeavoring to build a HAZMAT Plan contain- Walding said that precedence ing information on businesses is given to law enforcement and using hazardous materials. The fire departments during times plan will also create a resource when there may be a HAZMAT list of medical personnel, law situation. enforcement agencies, fire de- “We are trained to be aware of partments, and city officials that our surroundings,” he said, “so would coordinate all entities we listen to what law enforce- involved in case of a HAZMAT ment says.” event. The LEPC covers all “We collaborate with the fire of Butte County, including the departments if protective gear is towns of Belle Fourche, New- needed,” he said when asked by ell, Nisland, and Vale. committee members if personal Everyone is welcome to protective gear is needed. Wald- attend a meeting. The next ing added that there hasn’t been quarterly meeting is scheduled a need for protective gear up to for March 18, 2020. The time this point, but that could change and place are to be determined.

noons would be devoted to staff course where students will to buy books and set up a small to the winners. Ticket sales From A1 for personalized professional receive technical college credit library in the lobby of the rec will be from March 16th to SCHOOL BOARD development. through Western Dakota Tech center. The goal is to allow kids March 30th, with the drawing The report describes these High School Principal (WDT). The cost is $150 but to have access to books after held on April 8th. Abell says Fridays as benefiting students Mathew Raba reported Janu- thanks to area business sup- school or when they are in the the goal is to raise $3,500 for and staff. On those Fridays stu- ary enrollment in 9-12th grade port Raba says they were able rec center for activities. incentive t-shirts, team hoodies, dents will spend the mornings at 431 students, the highest to provide the eight students Activities Director Adam help with expenses toward a in enrichment activities such as January enrollment in the past enrolled in the class with a full Nowowiejski reports that three team designed backpack and community, outreach, citizen- six years. He also reported that scholarship to cover the cost. Bronc football players were to cover annual expenses from ship activities, physical health the Building Trades class this He says they are working with selected to the State All-Star the World Records Camp in or career exploration. The after- semester will be a dual credit WDT to offer the Advanced Game to be played this summer. Casper, Wyoming, in July. The Welding class as a dual credit They are Colby Nowowiejski, funds raised will also cover class in the fall of this year. Jackson Tyndall and Kelby between $200 and $500 that The high school drama stu- Olson. the program spends on buying dents will also be performing Special Education Director shoes for disadvantaged ath- the 1-Act Play for the student Caleb Case reported that 251 letes each year. body on January 27th at 8am in students in the district are The school board also the BFACC auditorium. It will receiving special education ser- considered a proposal from be performed for the public the vices as of December 1, 2019. Apptegy to build a new school same day at 7pm. In new business the board district website, all-call system Middle School Principal gave it’s approval for a beef and integrated smart phone Kevin Smidt reports enrollment certificate and cooler raffle to app. School Superintendent figures in January at 431, down be held in support of the track Dr. Steve Willard said they slightly from a year ago this program. Head Track Coach sat in on a presentation by the time. He says local law en- Bill Abell says the fundraiser company and with the start-up forcement officers have begun is needed “to continue to see cost and first-year subscription presenting DARE lesson to the the excitement for these sports the system would cost $16,050 fifth grade students. continue to grow within the stu- as a budgeted item for next Elementary enrollment figures dent body and the community.” year. In subsequent years the stood at 552, down 3 students Raffle tickets will be $5 each. district would pay an annual SCHOOL BOARD - Belle Fourche School Board members from last January. Principal There will be a $200 beef certif- subscription of $8,550 for the are; back row (l to r) Wayne Gilbert, Jean Helmer, Tara Knapp, Julie Hatling also reported that icate from Lynn’s Dakotamart, website, app, all-call system Nita Justice. Front row (l to r) Mike Tyndall, Tammy Clem and the school reading specialists another $200 beef certificate and software license. The board Scott Mikkelson. Clem and Mikkelson’s seats are up for elec- received a $1,000 mini grant from Lueders Food Center and did not move on the proposal tion this April. -Beacon photo from the United Way to be used a $250 Yeti cooler given away and it went no further. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 A-7

Anything Left in the Barrel? By: Doug Cole It’s almost time to file your taxes with (available!) for everyone on their Something took place last week was around this time that it be- Christmas list. that we cannot explain. The text came a big part of the Slavic diet Invested his money in local on this page, A7 was corrupt- from the 1600s on. During the economy and made it possible ed. How it happened we do not 19th century, Eastern European for others to spend at home. know. Files we had forwarded to immigrants brought bagels with * * * printer were correct from us, but them when they emigrated to My three favorite things are when printed it was Hieroglyph- the United States. However, up eating my family and not using ics. We have been asked to until the 1960s and the commas. re-run last weeks informa- 1970s, bagels weren’t * * * tion. a mainstream food in The Vast cable repairman * * * America. It was made was on our street and asked me Rerun: and sold mainly in the what time it was. I told him it is It is hard for a newspaper niche Jewish market. between 8 am and 1 pm. to have a January Clear- During the 1970s and * * * ance Sale. Everything you 1980s, bagels began to HOW TO TRANSLATE WORK gathered for the Holidays become popular in the EMAILS has passed by and you’re not mainstream. From the 1980s I have a question. = I have far enough into the New Year to through the 1990s, bagels would 18 questions. have created much that is new. become a multi-billion dollar I’ll look into it. = I’ve Humorous reader contributions industry in the U.S. Today, bagels already forgotten about it. welcome. are enjoying all-time popularity I tried my best. = I did the * * * in the United States. bare minimum. Jan. 15th- National Bagel Day Unfortunately, no one really File your taxes at Spearfish Liberty Tax and Happy to discuss further. = Bagel Facts: Bagels are always knows who invented Nation- Don’t ask me about this again. round; Bagels are also known as al Bagel Day. All that’s really receive a Dairy Queen of Belle Fourche gift card! No worries. = You really beigels; Bagels are boiled before known is that it was started messed up this time. they are baked; The most popular sometime during the 2000s. Ev- SENDAFRIEND Get $50 CASH Take care. = This is the last bagel flavor is plain; The second erything you’ve never wanted to you’ll ever hear from me. for every new most popular bagel flavor is know about bagels and more. AND GET Cheers! = I have no respect customer you sesame; The name bagel comes * * * for you or myself! refer to Liberty from the German word “bougel,” Saturday, January 18 was Na- * * * $ a name which means bracelet. tional Gift Card Day. Tax in Spearfish! Gift cards may get a bad rap for HONEST BRAND SLOGANS 50 If you are ever on the multi-mil- Hallmark: “When you care lion Jeopardy, remember you being impersonal. 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While it’s not known card volume, continued to de- century keep adding blades.” DBE/MBE exactly when the bagel was first cline significantly to less than 1% ChapStick: “You’ll misplace it Johnson Electri created, there are records going of total volume. However that Specializing in Electrical Contracting before the tube’s empty.” back to the 17th century when it unused figure is $45 billion. Hot Pockets: “Every bite is a Structured Wiring was given out as gifts to wom- Prior to Christmas this year a Residential, Commercial different temperature.” en who had just gone through friend of mine bought gift cards and Industrial Electrical Services Home Automation * * * childbirth in Krakow, Poland. It to Belle Fourche businesses New Content: Security Systems Top 10 Reasons Farm Trucks Are Never Stolen: 10. They have a range of about P. 605-892-2277 [email protected] 20 miles before they overheat, C. 605-641-2277 Belle Fourche, SD breakdown, or run our of gas. 9. 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(gluten free items available!) then head back home, to be used if they weren’t cracked Day. The unofficial holiday is Writing was the only subject in work or wherever after your “Staycation”! and covered with duct tape. That sponsored by the Writing Instru- school I ever received a fail- ment Manufacturers Association ing grade in. My mother said I Ask about our Suite Special Rate through February. is if they happen to still be there. 3. Hard to get away with a 45 and commemorates the birth should be a doctor...my handwrit- (605) 892-0900 for reservations anniversary of John Hancock, the ing was/is so bad. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 A-8

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Blair Bros LLC, Vale SD ...... 12 Blk Hfr .....1100 ...... 1,700.00 Tarver Heart X Ranch.... 16 Blk Cow ...... 1265 ...53.50 Heart H Partnership ...... 9 Blk Cow ...... 1318 ...60.50 Tarver Heart X Ranch.... 40 Blk Cow ...... 1249 ...53.50 Blair Bros LLC, Vale SD ...... 5 Blk Hfr .....1257 ...... 1,660.00 Hoyt, Curtis ...... 1 Bbld Hfrt ...... 1025 ...116.00 Blair Bros LLC, Vale SD ...... 6 Blk Hfr .....1034 ...... 1,550.00 Tarver Heart X Ranch.... 21 Blk Cow ...... 1171 ...70.00 Hoyt, Curtis ...... 1 Bld Cow ...... 1325 ...61.00 Tarver Heart X Ranch.... 1 Blk Cow ...... 1145 ...60.00 Feeder Lambs Blair Bros LLC, Vale SD ...... 5 Blk Hfr .....1040 ...... 1,475.00 Hoyt, Curtis ...... 1 Bld Hfrt ...... 1255 ...72.00 O Donnell, Ashley, Ismay MT ...... 36 ..... Lambs ...... 82 ... $224.00 Weigel, Raymond, Broadus MT ...... 20 Blk Hfr .....1103 ...... 1,625.00 Tarver Heart X Ranch.... 12 Blk Cow ...... 1045 ...85.50 Jensen, Clifford A Or Lonna B .. 4 Red Cow ...... 1383 ...64.00 Walker, Travis ...... 6 Blk Cow ...... 1378 ...63.00 Myers, Eric, Olive MT ...... 16 ..... Lambs ...... 73 ... $221.00 Weigel, Raymond, Broadus MT ...... 8 Blk Hfr .....1097 ...... 1,600.00 Jensen, Clifford A Or Lonna B .. 2 Red Cow ...... 1242 ...70.50 Walker, Travis ...... 5 Blk Cwette ...... 1200 ...70.00 Nixon Ranch, Alzada MT ...... 9 ...... Lambs ...... 107 . $170.00 Whalen, George, Aladdin WY ...... 37 Herf Hfr .....1082 ...... 1,675.00 Jensen, Karl F Or Celia .6 Red Cow ...... 1474 ...60.50 Weigh Up Bulls Bred Ewes - Sold By The Head Whalen, George, Aladdin WY ...... 5 Herf Hfr .....1001 ...... 1,400.00 Jensen, Karl F Or Celia .5 Red Hfrt ...... 1230 ...73.00 Brennan, John ...... 1 Blk Bull ...... 2355 ...75.00 Nible, Jeff, Buffalo SD ...... 55 ..... S-Ss Ewes ...... 175 . $180.00 Barnaud, Bernard J & Laura M, Nisland SD ...... 1 Blk 3 Years .....1065 ...... 975.00 Kissack, Joe & Amity ..... 1 Blk Cow ...... 1415 ...61.00 Gerleman Family Living Trust .. 1 Blk Bull ...... 1870 ...81.50 Nible, Jeff, Buffalo SD ...... 39 ..... Sht Tm Ewes ...... 165 . $130.00 Ciani, David Or Teresa, Spearfish SD ...... 18 Blk 4-5 .....1243 ...... 1,550.00 Lindsey, William ...... 1 Blk Cow ...... 1665 ...55.00 H-C Feeders ...... 1 Blk Bull ...... 1985 ...74.00 Slaughter Bucks Crago, Bruce ,Belle Fourche SD...... 23 Bld Hfr .....1084 ...... 1,585.00 Millers Crow Creek Ranch Llc.. 1 Bbld Cow ...... 1700 ...55.00 Heart H Partnership ...... 1 Char Bull ...... 1980 ...80.50 Boettcher, Debbie, Vale SD ...... 2 ...... Buck ...... 247 ... $69.00 Grubb Ranch, Sundance WY ...... 1 Red Ss .....1665 ...... 910.00 Millers Crow Creek Ranch Llc.. 1 Bbld Cow ...... 1610 ...55.00 Shaykett, Alan ...... 1 Blk Bull ...... 1940 ...79.50 Humble, Casey, Mud Butte SD ...... 6 ...... Buck ...... 209 ... $69.00 Grubb Ranch, Sundance WY ...... 10 Bbld Broken .....1356 ...... 900.00 Nible, Jeff, Buffalo SD ...... 4 ...... Buck ...... 223 ... $62.00 Hammel, Tim, Hot Springs SD ...... 10 Bbld 4-5 .....1170 ...... 1,425.00 Friday - January 24, 2020 Slaughter Ewes Hammel, Tim, Hot Springs SD ...... 6 Red 4-5 .....1285 ...... 1,350.00 Humble, Casey, Mud Butte SD ...... 205 ... Ewe ...... 147 ... $93.00 Hansen, Ken Or Pam, Fruitdale SD ...... 17 Blk Hfr ...... 980 ...... 1,585.00 Feeder Cattle Special Humble, Casey, Mud Butte SD ...... 19 ..... Ewe ...... 126 ... $72.50 Hansen, Ken Or Pam, Fruitdale SD ...... 3 Blk Hfr .....1040 ...... 1,525.00 9:00 am – Weigh Ups Brown, Steve Or Kathy, Sturgis SD ...... 6 ...... Ewe ...... 187 ... $76.00 Hansen, Ken Or Pam, Fruitdale SD ...... 7 Blk 4-5 .....1308 ...... 1,500.00 Brown, Steve Or Kathy, Sturgis SD ...... 9 ...... Ewe ...... 138 ... $78.00 Hansen, Ken Or Pam, Fruitdale SD ...... 4 Blk Solid .....1358 ...... 1,350.00 12:00 Noon – Calves Followed By Bred Cows Brown, Steve Or Kathy, Sturgis SD ...... 17 ..... Ewe ...... 128 ... $72.50 Hansen, Ken Or Pam, Fruitdale SD ...... 20 Blk 4-5 .....1079 ...... 1,285.00 Bt-Branding Time Shots Pc-Precondition Shots Df-Drug Free Bv-Bangs Vaccinated Ni- No Implants Edwards, Dennis, Sundance WY ...... 4 ...... Ewe ...... 186 ... $76.00 Hook, Lenord W & Carolyn J, Alva WY ...... 16 Blk Hfr ...... 981 ...... 1,485.00 Lauing, Denny & Dorris, Sturgis SD ...... 51 ..... Ewe ...... 191 ... $74.00 Hook, Lenord W & Carolyn J, Alva WY ...... 4 Bld Hfr ...... 970 ...... 1,460.00 Lauing, Denny & Dorris, Sturgis SD ...... 13 ..... Ewe ...... 171 ... $70.00 Hoyt, Curtis, Hermosa SD ...... 6 Bld 3 Years .....1358 ...... 1,475.00 Calves Nible, Jeff, Buffalo SD ...... 7 ...... Ewe ...... 159 ... $78.00 Hoyt, Curtis, Hermosa SD ...... 4 Blk Solid .....1442 ...... 1,250.00 Neil Egan – 180 Blk & Few Red Strs & Hfrs – 650-750# - DF, Weaned Nible, Jeff, Buffalo SD ...... 7 ...... Ewe ...... 177 ... $76.00 Jensen, Clifford A Or Lonna B, Whitewood SD ...... 6 Red 4-5 .....1390 ...... 1,110.00 - 35 Fall Bulls & Hfrs – 850-900# - DF Nible, Jeff, Buffalo SD ...... 7 ...... Ewe ...... 137 ... $72.50 Jensen, Clifford A Or Lonna B, Whitewood SD ...... 3 Red Broken .....1492 ...... 950.00 KC Ranch – 90 Red Strs – 600-650# - BT, PC, Weaned Jensen, Karl F Or Celia, Whitewood SD ...... 1 Red Broken .....1492 ...... 950.00 - 100 Red Hfrs – 550-600# - BT, PC, Weaned, Will Pay To BV If Buyer Wants NEWELL SHEEP YARDS Millers Crow Creek Ranch LLC, Spearfish SD ...... 5 Blk 3 Years .....1327 ...... 1,350.00 81 Blk Strs – 575-670# - BT, PC, NI, DF, Poured Millers Crow Creek Ranch LLC, Spearfish SD ...... 2 Blk S-Ss .....1380 ...... 900.00 Robert Dehaan – January 23, 2020 Millers Crow Creek Ranch LLC, Spearfish SD ...... 2 Red S-Ss .....1262 ...... 885.00 - 84 Blk Hfrs – 525-625# - BT, PC, NI, DF, Poured Minow Ranch Inc, Olive MT ...... 4 Blk 3 Years .....1121 ...... 1,475.00 John Gerkin – 130 Red Angus & Few Blk Strs & Hfrs – 525-625# - BT, PC, Weaned, Poured 1:00 PM Minow Ranch Inc, Olive MT ...... 5 Blk 3 Years .....1233 ...... 1,375.00 Roger Brown – 90 Blk Strs & Hfrs – 650-750# - BT, PC, NI, Poured, Weaned Feeder Lamb Special Minow Ranch Inc, Olive MT ...... 14 Blk Broken .....1327 ...... 975.00 - 10 Blk Strs & Hfrs – 850-900# - DF Morgan, Farren E. & Sheryl A, Gillette WY ...... 44 Blk Hfr ...... 994 ...... 1,585.00 Crump Land & Livestock – 90 Red & Blk Hfrs – 625-700# - BT, PC, Poured, Weaned EXPECTING 1000 LAMBS Morgan, Farren E. & Sheryl A, Gillette WY ...... 2 Blk Hfr .....1120 ...... 1,500.00 90 Blk Strs & Hfrs – 500-600# BT PC Pearson, Charles W, Aladdin WY ...... 6 Herf Hfr .....1005 ...... 1,350.00 SD Consignment – Perino, Matt, Newcastle WY ...... 15 Blk Broken .....1366 ...... 925.00 Ryan XZ Ranch – 80 Blk Hfrs – 575-600# - BT, PC, Weaned Upcoming Sheep Sale 2020 Bill Janssen – 75 Blk Mostly Hfrs – 675-725# - BT, PC, BV, Poured, Replacement Quality Phillippi, Lester & Renetta, Hammond MT ...... 24 Blk Broken .....1398 ...... 985.00 January 23rd – Feeder Lamb Special – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Phillippi, Lester & Renetta, Hammond MT ...... 4 Red Broken .....1471 ...... 950.00 Heier & Schuchard – 65 Blk Hfrs – 600-675# - BT, PC, BV Schell Long Pine Ranch, Capitol MT ...... 25 Bbld S-Ss .....1289 ...... 1,025.00 Shannon Tibbetts – 45 Blk Hfrs – 550-625# - BT, PC, DF January 30th – Regular Sheep Sale – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Schell Long Pine Ranch, Capitol MT ...... 1 Blk S-Ss .....1460 ...... 1,025.00 Craig Devereaux – 10 Blk Strs – 675-700# - BT, PC, Poured, Weaned February 6th – No Sale – Black Hills Stock Show Schell Long Pine Ranch, Capitol MT ...... 15 Bbld Broken .....1291 ...... 975.00 - 15 Blk Hfrs – 500-525# - BT, PC, Poured, Weaned February 13th – Feeder Lamb Special – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Schell Long Pine Ranch, Capitol MT ...... 12 Bbld Broken .....1252 ...... 925.00 Stadler, Nick Or Jensen, Katrina, Whitewood SD ...... 1 Red Hfr .....1295 ...... 1,150.00 Alan Sterling – 20 Blk Strs & Hfrs – 500-600# BT PC Weaned February 20th – Bred Ewe Special – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Stadler, Nick Or Jensen, Katrina, Whitewood SD ...... 3 Red 4-5 .....1390 ...... 1,110.00 Doug Slovek – 17 Blk & Bldy Strs – 700-750# - BT, PC, Weaned February 27th – Regular Sheep Sale – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Stadler, Nick Or Jensen, Katrina, Whitewood SD ..... 1 Red Broken .....1492 ...... 950.00 March 5th – Regular Sheep Sale – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Tricker, Andrew, Piedmont SD ...... 8 Blk S-Ss .....1532 ...... 950.00 Plus More By Sale Time! March 12th – Bred Ewe Special – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Wages, Kira, Buffalo WY ...... 1 Red Broken .....1495 ...... 950.00 Williams, Ray & Tedi Jo, Broadus MT ...... 17 Bld Hfr ...... 947 ...... 1,525.00 March 19th – Regular Sheep Sale – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Williams, Ray & Tedi Jo, Broadus MT ...... 3 Blk Hfr ...... 930 ...... 1,475.00 2020 CATTLE SALES March 26th – New Crop Lamb Special – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Williams, Ray & Tedi Jo, Broadus MT ...... 14 Blk Hfr ...... 950 ...... 1,400.00 January 24th – Feeder Cattle Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle April 2nd – Bred Ewe Special – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Williams, Ray & Tedi Jo, Broadus MT ...... 24 Bld Hfr ...... 955 ...... 1,400.00 Feeder Cattle January 31st – Feeder Cattle Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle April 9th – Regular Sale – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Anderson Rev Trust, Dwayne K, Gillette WY...... 15 Red Str ...... 449 ...... 165.00 February 7th – No Sale – Black Hills Stock Show April 16th – Bred Ewe Special – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Anderson Rev Trust, Dwayne K, Gillette WY...... 13 B/R Hfr ...... 432 ...... 152.00 April 23rd – Regular Sheep Sale – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats February 14th – Feeder Cattle Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle Daly Livestock, Gillette WY ...... 77 B/R Str ...... 409 ...... 191.00 April 30th – Regular Sale – Selling All Classes Of Sheep & Goats Hansen, Ken Or Pam, Fruitdale SD ...... 2 Blk Hfr .....1025 ...... 119.00 February 21st – Bred Cow Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle Hansen, Ken Or Pam, Fruitdale SD ...... 3 Blk Hfr ...... 913 ...... 130.00 Minow Ranch Inc, Olive MT ...... 1 Blk Hfr .....1170 ...... 114.00 February 28th – Feeder Cattle Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle Attention to all Sheep & Goat Producers, it is Schaffer, Enoch , Broadus MT ...... 6 Blk Str ...... 466 ...... 179.00 Schaffer, Enoch , Broadus MT ...... 31 B/R Hfr ...... 482 ...... 151.00 March 6th – Bred Cow Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle required that every Male & Female animal over Williams, Brian, Buffalo SD ...... 11 Blk Hfr ...... 628 ...... 142.00 March 13th – Feeder Cattle Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle the age of 12 months have a scrapies tag in Williams, Ray & Tedi Jo, Broadus MT ...... 26 B/R Str ...... 493 ...... 176.25 place to sell. 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Why I should bow to Death’s command, Barrel Racing: As time went on I came to know Life can’t be counted in a day. That it was really better so. 19. Lisa Lockhart Oelrichs, SD $4,406.61 The present rain that will not stop 69. Jessica Routier Buffalo, SD $1,212.36 Next autumn means a bumper crop. Things mostly happen for the best. Bull Riding: We wonder why some things must be- So narrow is our vision here 12. Wyatt Gregg Belle Fourche, SD $6,620.91 Care’s purpose we can seldom see- That we are blinded by a tear An’ yet long afterwards we turn An’ stunned by every hurt an’ blow Rodeo Schedule Coming Up To view the past, an’ then we learn Which comes to-day to strike us low. Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Xtreme Bulls Rapid City Jan. 31 That what once filled our minds with doubt An’ yet some day we turn an’ find Rodeo Rapid City Rapid City Feb. 1 - 8 Was good for us as it worked out. That what seemed cruel once was kind. Rodeo Rapid City PRCA Xtreme Broncs Rapid City Feb. 5 Most things, I hold, are wisely planned If we could only understand. PINE'SPINE'S EDGEEDGE MINIMINI BARNSBARNS LLCLLC Area Church Schedules US 85 South of Running • 605-569-3238 BEREAN BIBLE CHURCH Wednesday afternoon children’s time Worship Nursery available 1407 5th Ave. Belle Fourche during the school year, 3:45-5:15 Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., Learning and 605-569-8380 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Discovery Study Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM 901 Laurel St. Whitewood ST. ONGE UNITED CHURCH OF 10’x16’ Utility Shed Bob Davis, Pastor (605)-920-1959 CHRIST ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL Reverand Jill Jennewein Sunday School and Worship at 6th and Roundup · 892-2446 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Adult & Teen Bible Study The Rev. Evelyn Weaver ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 8' walls, 1 window 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School The Rev. Sandy Williams, Priests 855 5th Ave. Deacon Rev. Mike Weaver LANDMARK MISSIONARY Msgr Michael Woster, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist BAPTIST CHURCH Fr. Zane Pekron Assoc. Pastor $3870.00 plus tax Monday-Friday: 7:45 a.m. Prayer (ABA) · 2.2 miles east on Hwy 34 Mass Times 723-1092 CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. worship service 2020 Vista St · 892-4767 Monday 5:15 p.m. followed by ador- or $168.51 a month! Paul Howard, Pastor NEW COVENANT PCA ation, Benediction at 7:00 Sunday Schedule: 1140 Ames St. Spearfi sh Wednesday 12:15 p.m. Long Term Care Service 8:45 a.m. 642-1122 - Luke Bluhm, Pastor First Friday Mass 8:00 a.m. Sunday School: All ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Confessions Sunday 8:15 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Service ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Morning Worship Service: 10:45 a.m. NORTHERN HILLS CHURCH OF 1100 Stanley Street Evening Service: 6 p.m. CHRIST Saturday Worship (Year Round): CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF 5 miles south of Belle Fourche on 5 PM LATTER DAY SAINTS Hwy 85 · 642-7167 Sunday Worship (School Year): 1105 Todd St. Thomas Pruett - Minister 10:15 AM Brad Buchholz, Bishop Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Class Sunday Worship (June-August): Sunday: 10 a.m. Sacrament Meeting 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship 9:00 AM Sunday School: Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible Class SUMMIT OPEN BIBLE 1st & 3rd Sundays, 11 a.m. NORTH POINT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Priesthood Meeting, Relief Society, CHURCH Seventh and Summit Young Men and Young Women: 10959 Kellem Lane, Spearfish 892-4630 or 892-4389 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays Sunday Services: 9AM and 10:30AM Pastor Rick and Diane Brennan EMMANUEL BAPTIST (SBC) NISLAND INDEPENDENT Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship 902 Lawrence St. · 723-6899 COMMUNITY CHURCH Kidz Church Immediately Following Andy Anderson, Pastor On Hwy 212 in Nisland Wednesday: September - May Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School (605) 257-2356 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Doug Clark Kidz Alive (Kindergarten - 6th Grade) Wednesday: 6 p.m. Prayer Service Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship: 10:45 a.m. CONNECTION CHURCH (SBC) 1403 5th Ave, Belle Plaza 613 Sixth ave., Belle Fourche PRAIRIE HOME CHURCH (605) 723-1651 (605)-210-2150 1701 Hwy 212, Newell Pastor McKillop (605) 840-0554 Pastor Stephen Carson Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday: 9am Sunday School Worship Pastor Ashton Rone Worship: 11 a.m. and Bible Class, 10am Worship Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. RANGELAND MINISTRIES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Sheri Fadley 807 8th Ave. 892-4178 Alzada, MT 1804 7th Ave. Belle Fourche Pastor Tim Smith Sunday: Worship: 10:00am 605-892-2405 Sunday: Sunday School - 9:15am Mark Leverington, Lay Pastor Worship: Sunday 10:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am King’s Kids Morning Worship - 10:30am BLACK HILLS GOSPEL After-School Wed. 3:30 pm Tuesday: 10:00am Ladies Bible Study ASSEMBLY (Fall, Winter, Spring) Wednesday: Salt and Light Youth - 1/2 Mile east on hwy 34 · 210-1374 VBS, Small Groups & Studies sched- Kindergarten -12th grade Kenny Riley, pastor ule online at 5:00pm Soup & Sandwich Sunday: 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. www.bellefourcheumc.com 5:30pm - Salt and Light Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Friday: 7:30 p.m. VALE COMMUNITY COUNTRY 1120 North Fifth Street, Spearfish SALVATION ARMY OF THE CHURCH 605-645-3513 • Find us on Facebook NORTHERN HILLS Pastor Darla Dunn Pastor Bruce K. Oyen 120 Ryan Rd., Spearfish 402 Rosander St. Vale SD 57788 Sunday: 605-642-0924 Service Sunday: 10 a.m. Bible Class - 10:00 a.m. Envoys: Tim and Peggy North 605-210-0512 Church Service - 10:45 a.m. We sing Sunday: 9:45 a.m. traditional hymns & choruses. Sunday School: 11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 717 Jackson St. · 892-3402 Sunday: Sponsored by: 9:35 a.m. Sunday School Had any trains in your pasture lately? Clint Engelhart, 10 a.m. Worship FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Grossenburg Implement shared this photo. The car sets in PO Box 46, 200 Dartmouth Ave. a pasture on the family ranch near Reva in Perkins County. Newell 605-456-2767 Looks like it would be an excellent restoration project for a Worship: 9 a.m. Duke Boston Insurance Agency Inc. • 605.892.4628 wood worker with lots of time. Courtesy Photo Wed. Jan. 22, 2020

Newell School District Say Hello to the Country Cookie Superintendent Resigns BETTY BRUNER pursue the program. [email protected] The group is trying to work out the process of busing NEWELL - In two short students to Belle Fourche that sentences NHS Superinten- would have no cost to Newell dent Robin Dutt read her letter except for travel. of resignation to the Newell “If we continue to build, we School Board Monday, January will be eligible for more grant 13. Her resignation was accept- money,” she said. ed without comment effective ABC holds a coalition meet- the end of the 2019/2020 school ing on the first Tuesday of each year. month at the Belle Fourche Dutt has been superintendent Ambulance barn from 12-1 p.m. for the last four years and has Anyone who is interested is been active in trying to improve encouraged to come. For more the school’s academic status information please e-mail fran- and financial basis. She has [email protected] or played a functional role in mak- Jaynaf.bellefourcheabc@gmail. ing a difference in the school oom or message the ABC-BC system. Facebook page. Earlier in the regular school AD Steve Schoenfish in- board meeting, Butte County formed the board that the Pixel- State’s Attorney Cassie Wendt lot camera system has not been spoke to the board concerning set up at this time. He suggested joining Newell with the ABC that the school not pay for the SMART COOKIES - These are special event cookies Lindsey made for Butte Electric. She (Action for the Betterment of subscription of $1500 since can do pretty much any design/idea if given enough information. - Courtesy photo our Community) organization in there are few homes games to Butte County. The coalition is play. When the camera system An Accidental Business is Really Cooking Now working with individuals in the is set up, individuals can pay COLLEEN BRUNNER kitchen. community to create positive the $10.99 monthly fee to view [email protected] “This will change in youth substance use home games. Schoenfish will open up so and abuse. do some further investigating NEWELL – “I was a special education teacher many more ABC was originally begun in on the subscription price for the and fifth grade teacher for three years until my opportunities 2010 as the Belle Fourche Com- upcoming year. husband and I decided I would become a stay- in expanding munity Coalition and reformed Newell School has received at-home mom,” said Madison Lindsey. “This and having as ABC-BC in 2015. The goal a $700 grant from First Inter- business started up completely by accident my own spe- of the group is reducing under- state Bank. The money will be when I decided to make some cookies for a cial cookie age drinking, substance abuse, placed in the fund that is used baby shower I was hosting in June of 2019. space.” and violence. for special speakers, etc. at the Friends and family encouraged me to start Lindsey Wendt said that the coalition school. Dutt explained that selling cookies, and the rest is history.” Lind- works the desires to support Newell and $700 may not go very far to- sey is married to Will and has three ambitious business include the citizens of the area ward a speaker, but it increases children. around to take part in the various pro- the funds toward that goal and The County Cookie is a home-based business, her kids grams brought in by ABC. that is important. specializing in artistically designed and deco- and family “We want to start offering The date for the school board rated sugar cookies, created completely from schedules. services here in Newell,” Wendt election was set for June 2 scratch by Lindsey. At that shower she hosted She squeez- Madison Lindsey is a wife explained. She has been work- during the county election. The she said she quickly dismissed the comments es in time and busy mother of three, but ing with Superintendent Dutt, terms of Darren Alexander and from friends encouraging her. After a few for cookies finds time for her home-based Principal South, and Sabrina Todd Youngberg are up for months, she set up a Facebook page thinking while the business, the Country Cookie. Harmon to coordinate programs re-election. she would just do a few here and there. kids are - Courtesy Photo that include special speakers. The Newell School Board “Little did I know how quickly it would blos- playing Butte County Commissioner meets monthly on the sec- som into a full-blown business,” said the baker. or napping or out with dad on the ranch. The Karrol Herman said that she has ond Monday at 6 p.m. in the Lindsey works under South Dakota Cottage children have reached an age that has allowed seen ABC work and believes it Multi-Purpose Room. Everyone Food Laws, and is excited to announce that them to become more independent and they un- is a very good organization. She is welcome and encouraged to she’s been working with the South Dakota De- derstand that their encouraged the school board to come. partment of Health in putting in a commercial mother has to work COUNTRY COOKIE B7

The play is comedy about a City Commission Report NVN Roundup family who has trouble listen- that the Beacon uses precludes that she and the mayor had ing to one another and actually COLLEEN BRUNNER COLLEEN BRUNNER [email protected] it. It meets every requirement closed the audit about a week [email protected] hearing what each person has to say. NEWELL – It was business of a legal newspaper under SD ago. For those not able to get out as usual on Monday, January Law, but at this time a legal The bar manager reported on NEWELL – The Newell to the West River tournament 13, as the Newell city commis- newspaper is not allowed to Christmas eve and New Year’s High School One Act cast will games in Newell, they were sioners met. They took time to distribute under an Every Door Eve sales, comparing 2019 to present their performance of able to listen on KBFS Radio, name their official depository, Direct Mail postal permit. 2018. “Louder, I Can’t Hear You,” courtesy of the announcing First National Bank; their legal In her report, Finance Officer “We had a very good turnout to students, staff, and families skills of Mark Lever- publication, the Black Hills Jen Parrow said the election for both,” said the manager. on January 20 at the ington. On Tuesday, Pioneer, and their lawyer, John would be held on April 14. For Christmas eve gross sales school. They also per- January 14, he was Frederickson. There are two, three-year seats in 2018 were $954.53, while in formed for Creekside alone, but on Thursday “It’s sad, because we’re stuck open this year. Petitions can be 2019 they were $1325.57. For Elementary School in he brought his beauti- with this (Pioneer) and not taken out by any resident within NYE they were $1072.33 for Spearfish on January ful wife to help keep many people get that paper,” the city limits on January 31. 2018 and just shy of $1600 for 15. The cast, which track of scores. said Mayor Ken Wetz. He had They must be returned with val- 2019. She is promoting wine consists of Hunter Tate Ollila and his asked the local Belle Fourche id signatures by February 28. sales in February and will be Wetz, Annie Miller, mother Holly recently Beacon reporter whether that She also reported that she holding a wine tasting every Caleb Mutchler, Kai traveled to the 2019 NDSU publication was a legal news- would be working on the annual Wednesday the rest of January. Banks, Austin Alexander, Abbie shearing school to learn to paper. report this next week. She said they have new lines on Nelson and Sam Packard, will improve their skills to benefit At this time the Beacon is not. “My door will be shut and the shelf. perform their play at the Re- the sheep industry. Tate’s father, The 100% of the population city my hair will be gray (when I’m “I’m pushing that,” she said. gional One-Act contest in Pierre done),” she quipped. She stated and county wide distribution CITY COMMISSION B7 on January 22. NVN ROUNDUP B7

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They started out Hot Springs, there was plen- more information call Holly at against an undefeated Upton ty of good basketball action. 456-2544. Bobcat team on Thursday, Although the hometown team Butte County Commission has January 17 in Newell. They started out well on their first for sale, 6000+ recycled steel struggled the entire game to night, beating the Upton Bob- posts. $5 each at the county put points on the boards. In the cats by a score of 72-48, things shop in Belle Fourche. Please first period they managed just went downhill from there. make payment at 117 5th Ave, four points, a field goal each Kayden Steele had high Belle Fourche. by David Morell and Jaden points in the first game with 28. Jan. 24/25: HSWR-Chadron Tennis. Their opponents scored She shot five three-pointers in Tourney 12 p.m. Friday and 16 points, leaving the Irrigators the game. Kassidy Weeldreyer 10 a.m. Saturday; Newell down 16-4 at the end of one came in with 15 for a sec- PTO Father/Daughter dance- period of play. ond-place nod. Newell started more details to follow. They were outscored 24-7 in strong, with Steele going to the Jan. 25: NAVFR Soup the second period, giving them bucket for two quick field goals Supper at the new fire hall in a mountain to climb as the half and that started things off. At Nisland, Serving 5-7 p.m. for time score stood at 40-11. the end of the first quarter the donation. Come help pay for “They’re a good team,” said Irrigators were up 25-10. They the hall. coach Trev Fiedler. “Hard to added to that with 15 more Jan. 28: HSWR-Lemmon guard.” points in the second period to Round Robin, 4:30 p.m. In the third period Newell end the half 40-30. It was more Jan. 30: MSBBB with matched their second quarter of the same in the third, al- Douglas at home. 4:30 p.m. score of seven, on a trey by Will though the girls started spread- Jan. 31: GBB/BBB with Juelfs, along with a field goal David Morell drops in a ing it around. The score at the Kayden Steele started the Faith at home. 3 p.m.; HSWR each by Morell and Huttson layup while Upton’s Jaeden end of three was 60-40. tournament on fire with 28 Tourney @ Belle Fourche, 1 Weeldreyer. That left them Caylor jumps high to try and They wrapped things up with points against the Upton p.m. down 55-18. block the shot. Morell had six 12 points in the final period, Cats on Tuesday, January 14 Feb. 7: EMS Dodgeball Just six points went on the points in the game. -Brunner with the final score at 72-48, in Newell. -Brunner photo Tournament-Belle Fourche board in the fourth period, all photo sending them to the champion- Rec Center. 6 p.m. Public is from Weeldreyer in the paint. ship round and a contest against treys, one each from Groves welcome and encouraged to The final was 63-24, sending while Juelfs again dumped in Faith on Friday night. and Engel and two from Sydnee come and cheer their favorite Newell to second night action his lone trey. Jackson was not to In the second night of action Schauer. That left the half-time team. All Butte County EMS against New Underwood on be outdone though, with a field against Faith in Newell, on score with the Irrigators down will field a team. Newell PTO Friday, January 17 in Austin goal and one from beyond the Friday, January 17, Faith steam- 44-12. Father/Daughter dance-more Auditorium. arc, giving Newell 12 points in rolled over the Irrigators, 61-28. Four more points in the third details to follow. The Irrigators scored better in the period. The score at the end Newell started slow with just quarter from Newell, this time Feb. 14: Roller Skating at the second game of the tourna- of three was 47-34. eight points in the first quarter on a bucket by Alexander and Newell City Hall, 4-9:30 p.m ment against the Tigers, with 12 Although New Underwood off of two field goals by Austin two at the line from Sydnee points on the boards in the first only put 16 points on the board Alexander, one from Steele and Kjellsen, put the Irrigators that were a field goal each by period, nearly matching their in the final period, they doubled two at the free throw line by down 55-16. The Irrigators Burtzlaff and Steele, with an opponents 14. Juelfs, just an Newell’s scoring at eight. Two Weeldreyer. Meanwhile, the pushed a bit harder in the added point at the line on a foul eighth grader, put up a field goal field goals by Jackson gave Longhorns scored 22 points in final period scoring 12 points, shot by Steele. That gave the and one from three-point land. him 12 points for the game, the period. when Steele finally got into the Irrigators a 10-point lead, 11-1 John Jackson, Weeldreyer and matching Juelfs for the high In the second quarter Newell action with a field goal and a at the end of one period. Kai Banks also hit in the paint. point players. The final score continued to struggle with only three-pointer, and three other The two teams matched points That left Newell down 14-12 at was 63-42, sending Newell to four points on single field goals buckets, one each by Lexa Burt- in the second quarter with a trey the end of one. battle Edgemont in the vie for by Alexander and Weeldreyer. zlaff, Alexander and Kjellson. from Burtzlaff, two field goals The Irrigators were once 7th place in Rapid City at the Faith put up 22 points with four But it was not enough to even by Steele and one by Alexander. more outscored by two points Ice Arena. think of coming back as Faith The half-time score was 21-11. in the second quarter, 12-10. Stats were scarce for the third 28-20. In the third period both added six to their score and the Even though the scoring Juelfs again hit a trey and went and final game of the tourna- teams had a dismal five points, game ended with the Longhorns was low in the third period by one of three at the line. Hunter ment. Edgemont outscored the and the score stood at 33-25 victorious, 61-28, sending New- Newell, they still outshone the Wetz dropped in two buckets Irrigators in two of four periods, at the end of three. Edgemont ell into the consolation bracket Moguls, 11-4 leaving the score and Colton Burtzlaff also put matching points in the other outscored the Irrigators by just against Edgemont on Saturday at 32-15. Those points came on two points on the boards. At the two, which game them the 48- three in the final quarter, 15-12, at the Rapid City Civic Center a trey and a field goal by Steele, half, the score stood at 26-22. 37 victory and shoving Newell but that gave them the win, Ice Arena. two in the paint by Burtzlaff The Tigers rocked and rolled to eighth place over all. Newell 48-37. It was still slow going in the and another by Taylor Gaer. in the third period, racking up scored seven points in the first girls’ final game of the tourney Although they were outscored 21 points, with three treys and period against the Moguls 15. on Saturday afternoon in Rapid in the final period 8-5, they still points spread among seven The Irrigators came back to NEWELL WRESTLING City. Weeldreyer started things ended up with the win, 37-23 players. Weeldreyer got back in match Edgemont at 13 each, RESULTS ON B7 off with six points on the boards and a third-place finish in the the action with two field goals, leaving the half-time score at in the first period. Added to tournament.

“Looking Forward to our Past” by Linda Velder Then and Now in Newell from the Newell Museum Jan. 27, 1910 of the livestock interests in this places; he was able to get from to consumers. health officer and physician William Holst is finding his section. Castle Rock to the ranch. Mrs. Ruth Martin, who is in will be assisted by Mrs. Maude new gasoline engine all it was Jan 23, 1930 Electric power users in Vale charge of the Newell School Munroe in giving the shots. represented to be for grinding A. J. Malcolm, instructor were without electricity from lunch room, left Wednesday for Permission slips have been sent corn, turning separator, washing in the Nisland School had an 4:00 to 11:00 Wednesday morn- Rapid City, where she will be to all parents and guardians and machine, etc. it is invaluable. automobile accident Monday ing, after the wind had snapped at the 3-day certification school no child will be given the shot R.W. Stephan also is contem- morning that kept him from a line crystallized from the cold conducted for lunch room cooks without such written consent, plating buying a large engine his duties for the day. About 2 near the Reppen farm between and supervisors in this area. so same are to be returned to for his own use on the farm so miles east of town a bunch of there to Newell and James Two Butte county ladies were the school or brought with that that plowing and threshing may stray horses came onto the road Gadsen, manager of the General winners in the Nationwide Cro- child next Tuesday. be done with less work and and met Mr. Malcolm head-on Utilities office here was noti- chet contest it has recently been Newell Public Librarian rec- more satisfaction. with his car. The radiator, fend- fied. Service was repaired so revealed. The 2 winners out ommends reading for children Jim Shevling has moved up ers and front of the car were service could be resumed. The of 100,000 entries were Mrs. 4th to 6th grade, “Tweeter of to his homestead near the new smashed back to the windshield broken line had fallen across a John F. Dacar in buffet & vanity Prairie Dog Town” by Flavia town of Nisland. Jim has a and the car damaged to a great fence and one post was burned. set classification and Marjorie Gag, is the cutest story about mighty good farm unit and extent. All Malcolm received The company appreciates any Pederson in the teen-age girls’ a little prairie dog that lived intends living up to the letter of was cut across the nose and reports of line or service failure class, both of Belle Fourche. in a cozy burrow under the the law. badly bruised across the fore- as soon as possible, so that Grand Champion in the event ground with his mother, father, Miss Martin will open the new head. A passing car took him to same can be repaired in a short receiving $500 and an engraved 26 brothers and sisters and his school at the Experiment Farm town and later his wrecked car time. loving cup. The pieces entered orphaned prairie dog cousins. northwest of the Government was taken to one of the local Jan. 26, 1950 from the Butte County ladies The South Dakota Quarter Townsite next week as its first garages. Removal of federal tax on were among the 2500 displayed Horse Association has informed teacher. Mrs. Maria Phillips of White- oleomargarine is the only effect prize winners at the Congress Butte County Farm Agent Jan. 22, 1920 wood celebrated her 101st which will be noticed on the Hotel in Chicago, Ill. weeks Kenneth Leslie that it will again The “Dishwasher Card Club” birthday. She was born in butter substitute in South Dako- ago. sponsor a Horse Trophy to the was royally entertained at a one Litchfield, New York January ta Secretary of Agriculture L.V. Jan. 28, 1960 top 4-H individual competing o’clock luncheon by Mrs. E.S. 16, 1929. She is a descendant of Ausman said this week; taxes A free diphtheria immuniza- in Showmanship at the Coun- Hartwell on Monday. Auction Israel Putnam of Revolutionary on “oleo” will not be changed. tion clinic will be held for all ty Fair and 4-H Achievement Bridge was the entertainment of War fame and her grandfather South Dakota Legislature children attending the Newell Days. Z.N. Golliher of Hoover the afternoon. The next meet- was “Fighting Joe” Wheeler, passed imposing taxes on the School next Tuesday, Febru- sponsors trophies for the top ing will be with Mrs. Matt E. who entered the Revolution butter substitute nearly 20 years ary 2 starting at 9:00 AM, it is boys and girls Junior and senior Hafner. as a drummer boy and served ago in 1931. Under the Act a 10 announced this week by Mrs. 4-H Horsemanship. We understand that the local until the close of the conflict. cents tax must be paid on each Floyd Varland, sponsored by post of the American Legion As a young woman she learned pound of butter substitute sold the PTA. Dr. J. F. Pokorny, local is figuring on some sort of a the trade of a tailor and made structure to provide them with men’s suits entirely by hand as suitable meeting quarters of sewing machines were un- their own. One proposition is to known yet. She was married to erect a building that will bring John Phillips in 1850 and they in some outside revenue also. took up claims near Vale where At a committee meeting of they lived until 1911 when livestock men representing the they moved to Whitewood. Black Hills Breeders Associ- Her greatest joy comes in the ation, held at Belle Fourche summer months when she can January 16, it was decided to get out in a car for rides now hold a livestock show for 2 days and then. during the month of April of Jan. 25, 1940 pure bred horses, cattle, sheep Joe Nelson went out from and hogs. Entries will be open Newell Sunday to his ranch to any breeder in the Black at Twilight. Upon finding the Hills District and adjoining Twilight road impassible, he territory. Proposal for a pavilion returned and went out on High- will come when the necessity way 79 and by driving on the READY FOR LUNCH - A photo of the 1950 Newell Lunch Room Staff: Right to left: Ruth Martin for it is brought to the attention ridges and shoveling out the bad (Head Cook); Kitchen help: Signy Scofield, Ruby Conner, Bessie Wilkenson. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 B-5

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Looking Back in Belle by Mary Buchholz These articles come from newspaper microfilm from the Belle Fourche Public library, using a new microfilm reader and printer. The photo- graphs are from the Tri-State Museum. 123 years ago leased the rooms of The Dyer on man who died at his home at cashier and manager; D. J. Hull, Belle Fourche Times second and third floors, not hav- Hindhope, Jedburgh, Scotland, vice-president. January 23, 1897 ing sufficient rooms in the Belle on December 20, 1919. He was Service News And Hot Springs, Too Fourche Hotel to accommodate one of the original partners of Of interest here in the destruc- Hot Springs is in the midst his patrons. Clay, Robinson & Company. He tion of the three ships, the Spen- in advance of the vote in the of a mining excitement of its 100 years ago came to this country in 1884 to ce, Hull, and Monaghan in a ty- house that he would support the own. The discovery was made Belle Fourche Bee work for the old firm of Clay & phoon near the Caroline Islands President’s veto on the health, in the conglomerate limestone January 29, 1920 Forest. His first job was book- is the fact that Danny Weist of education and welfare bill. Berry on Butte mountain south of the Still Doubtful Article X Is keeper at the old VVV outfit on Newell had served as pharma- said, “No schools in the nation town and the country is staked Stumbling Block – Compulsory the Belle Fourche. cists mate on the Monaghan for receiving impacted aid will be in all the way to Buffalo Gap. Military Training – American- Sugar Company Will Pay two years and only a few weeks any different shape financially The Butte mountains are said ization Bill Passed $10.50 For Beets before the disaster had been than they have been since July to be free milling and assay Washington Jan 28 – The fate Agriculturist Phil Dale of the transferred to shore duty in Cal- 1, 1969, when the appropriation from $1.50 to $12 per ton. An of the compromise negotiations Great Western Sugar company ifornia. Only 91 of approximate- for the previous year expired, enterprising assayer has opened on the peace treaty remained in received a telegram last Friday ly 800 officers and men were but an inactive congress has a shop and is doing a good busi- doubt after a bi-partisan confer- from the head office at Denver, rescued. A velocity of 135 miles failed to make any appropriation ness. Next thing we hear will be ence had discussed without de- Colo., advising him that contract an hour was reached by the wind for the present year. The entire that gold has been discovered in cision the refusal of the republi- price for sugar beets in the Belle of the destructive typhoon. department has been operation gypsum beds around Sturgis and cans to compromise on article X. Fourche valley this year would Belle Fourche Boy Plane Crash on continuing resolutions since Rapid. Yes, and probably in the There is another meeting Thurs- be $10.50 per ton. The contract Victim Near Murco, Calif. July 1, which means they get irrigating ditches around Belle day. Democratic leaders replying price in Colorado will be $12 Cpl. Leslie Raber Was Killed the same money they got in the Fourche. to the republican ultimatum per ton, and this difference in In Bomber Accident Caused By previous fiscal year.” Sheep vs. Cattle regarding article X did not pres- price is due to the high freight Snow Storm Turf Club Makes Plans Regarding the proposition ent a definite refusal to go on rate from this point to the facto- Killed in the crash of an army For Racing of which industry is the more with the negotiations. Under the ries in Nebraska. bomber plane near Muroc, Preliminary plans for the sum- profitable, that of raising sheep proposed compromise the senate 75 years ago Calif., Saturday, was Cpl Leslie mer racing season of the Black or that of raising cattle, we would declare a reservation that The Belle Fourche Beet Raber of Belle Fourche. The Hills Turf club were outlined are inclined to believe that the the United States would not Jan. 23, 1945 field’s commanding officer at the meeting here Wednesday former under ordinary circum- employ an economic boycott or Local Bank Heads Express stated that the plane crashed in night. The racing dates for this stances, one year with another, its armed forces to preserve the Optimistic Outlook For Year a sleet and snow storm when season, following approval of will produce the largest returns. territorial integrity of any other Two Local Banking Institutions returning to base from a combat the state racing commission, Of course, more care must be country, unless congress acted in Held Annual Meeting – Re- training flight. Leslie Raber was June 20-21; June 27-28; July taken with a bunch of sheep than each specific case. Elect Present Officials born at Colony, Wyo., April 18, 3-4-5 in conjunction with the with a herd of steers, or rath- Tri-State Roundup The past year has been one of 1925, son of late Mr. and Mrs. Black Hills Roundup; Aug 1-2; er, that is a prevailing opinion To Be Big Affair satisfactory progress in banking Sam Raber. Aug 8-9; and Aug. 15-16. It was among stockmen on this range There seems to be an attempt circles, with marked upturn in Another Pioneer pointed out that racing during when in fact, if more care and on the part of a few to circulate deposits and in sound business Passed Over Divide the Roundup will be started in attention were given the steers it the report that this year’s Round- activity, which reflects a healthy News of the passing of William late afternoon. would be much more profitable Up will not be as large an affair status both in business, industry H. Hamilton, 82 years of age, than it now is. In former times it as last year. It is hard to find any and agricultural activities of the at Fulton, MO., where he has seemed to be the opinion that all logical reason for the circulation tri-state area, that is the general lived since about 1901 when he that was necessary in the cattle of this report and therefore it is comment from Belle Fourche left this country with his family, business was to brand the ani- almost impossible to make any banking heads, whose insti- was received. Deceased was a mals, turn them out on the range real statement of facts; however, tutions have held their annual pioneer of this country coming and probably not see them again all are assured that it will be big- meetings the past week. At the from Evensville, West Virgin- for a year or possibly two years. ger, and better in every respect annual meeting of the Bank of ia, where he was born October This state of affairs no longer that it is in every respect that is Belle Fourche, last Thursday, the 1, 1863, to Dakota territory in exists and today it requires a possible to improve it and that present directors and officers are December 1884 and filing on a man with a head to make the the aim of the Tri-State Fair and H. W. Clarkson, Buffalo; L. R. claim on the Belle Fourche river cattle business a success. With Sales association is to eventually Chiesman, Newell; F. M. Clark- on the present site of the town sheep it is entirely different. make it the biggest in the world. son, Belle Fourche; G. Q. Runk- of Fruitdale. He married Ella Where ever a man has a bunch The following prize list:(exam- el, Belle Fourche; Earl Clarkson, Showalter and they continued to of sheep he has at least one ples) Cowboys Bucking Contest Belle Fourche; William Marty, reside in this locality, and in the herder and perhaps more who (day) $300, $300, $300, $900 Strool. At the annual meeting Cave Hills country. His “Auto- are constantly with the sheep. ------$1,800; Cowboys’ Relay of the First National Bank of biography of a Cowman” was Current Comment Race (day) $200, $200, $400 the Black Hills, held at Rapid re-printed by the South Dakota Dan Arnold has erected a street -----$800; Cowgirls’ Relay Race City, the present officers in Historical Society Publishing lamp in front of his hotel. It (day) $200, $200, $400 ----$800; charge of the Belle Fourche and Company. is almost a certainty that Belle Cowboys’ Steer Race (day) Newell offices were re-elected: 50 years ago Another Landmark Fourche and Spearfish will have $150, $150, $400 ----$700; Trick DeWitt Malvin, vice-president Belle Fourche Bee is about to leave the spot on direct mail connection by stage. Riding $250, $150, $100 ---- and manager; George Johnson, January 23, 1970 which it has been setting since The marshal has just finished $500; Trick Roping $250, $150, assistant cashier and manager; First Grandchild Belle Fourche was just a noisy, a most commendable job in $100 --$500. Carroll Malvin, assistant cashier. Mr. and Mrs. John Dacar dusty spot along the river. This extending the sidewalk from Death Of James Elliott Newell office – C. O. Fogelberg, received word Monday of the old building, located just south the corner at E. M. Mitchell’s Very few people will remember vice-president and manag- birth of their first grandchild of the City Hall, at one time jewelry store. D. J. Arnold has the name of the above gentle- er; Fred J. Boetiger, assistant born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne served as the city jail. The city Dacar of Eugene, Ore. She has guests were locked in the base- been named Debbie Ann. The ment until they had a chance to Wayne Dacars are former resi- sober up. For many years the dents of Belle Fourche. Maternal building served as a shoe repair grand-parents are Mr. and Mrs. shop. Now it is headed for the Harry Dingeman of Spearfish. softball diamond south of town Berry Backs Nixon Veto where it will be used as a storage Rep. E. Y. Berry announced equipment building. Belle Fourche Beacon REGIONAL Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 B-6

American Legion Miller-Magee Post 32, Belle Fourche, was honored at their last regular meeting with District 1 Commander, David R. Booze, second from left, presenting to Post 32 Adjutant Mike Reade´, third from left, a Centennial Post plaque for having been chartered by Congess in 1919-1920. A post that exemplifies “Veterans Serving Veterans” with a 100 years of Dedication and Devotion to your Community, State and Nation. Also pictured far left, Les But Matt and right, Bill Coutts. Courtesy Photo Capitol News CHARLIE ODELL take her to a physical therapy Erma and Dick Albert went to [email protected] appointment in Spearfish. She town on Thursday. They visited Karen is writing a book for was to pick her up where she was Clara Braun at the assisted living each of the grandkids where leaving the tractor. Even with the facility in Belle Fourche. They Wells Plumbing they are the main character. She dense fog that morning she was went to church on Sunday. spent most of the week writing able to see the headlights and Jay Cordell came out to Alvin & Supplies Carson’s story. I figured since she picked her up. Clint Zolnoski and Marlee Cordell’s for the went to Alvin Cordell’s to borrow long weekend. Monday is Martin 605-892-2613 8-5 Monday-Friday had written all week she might 8-12 Saturday need a break from writing, so I his loader tractor as Dell and Tod Luther King Day and the bank 1700 5th Avenue offered to do the news. She did Dague had come to finish the bale is closed. Denin Cheguis rode to Closed Sunday take a break and put up some hauling. After hearing that the Gillette with Mark Baier to pick boards in the addition. I inspect- highway in the Spearfish/ Belle up a vehicle Alvin had bought. ed some steers for Bill Roadifer Fourche area was terribly slick, Denin went to the Wild Game on Monday and some cows for Ronda and Diane decided to go Feed at Ekalaka where he was the Tim Schell and Bill Roadifer down on the gravel. That was a lucky winner of a rifle, the grand on Thursday. On Friday I took mistake as there was at four plus prize in the door prizes. Marlee a vehicle over to Tim Roberts inches of snow on the Cut-off and went to church on Sunday and and exchanged it for the one he only a track down the middle of picked up lunch at the “Over the already had. Both are Expeditions the road and dense fog to Belle Edge”. and both have the same problem. Fourche. On Tuesday morning After canceling multiple bangs On Sunday we went to the Meth- after chores Diane drove Ronda vaccination appointment Dawn odist Church and ate at the “Over to Baker to renew her driver’s and Bryce Padden, Dorothy Pad- the Edge”. I downloaded some license. They went to the Run- den and Roger Stevens decided to tax forms so I can get ready to do ning’s Store where Diane saw a head to Estelline, South Dakota to my favorite thing TAXES. We are pickup that looked like her son, go ice fishing. Brett Padden and luckier than most since we get to James’s. It was and James joined Lynn Brainard also went along in do both federal and state income them for lunch. The three then their own vehicle. They traveled taxes. went to the nursing home to visit in a ground blizzard all the way On Tuesday Bruce Gustufson Oral Dingfelder, Diane’s aunt. from Reva to Watertown. It was took Lynn to Rapid City so she It was truly an amazing visit. At nice when they got to Estelline, could catch a plane to Alabama. ninety-five years old, she had but that night it started snowing He is just doing the normal win- them all in fits of laughter. Ronda and the wind started blowing. It LINDSTAD ter chores. He went to church at dug out her income tax paper- finally stopped snowing, but the Little Missouri on Sunday. work on Wednesday. That’s a wind kept blowing and the tem- ALIGNMENT AND BRAKE SERVICE good thing to do to stay in where peratures were well below zero. Rachel and Tommy Melum went 501 5th Avenue • Belle Fourche, SD, 57717 to a home school gathering in it’s warm. Saturday afternoon, It would blow from one direction Ekalaka on Friday. On Saturday Diane, Brook Douglas and Cory and then switch and blow from (605) 892-4776• 1-800-423-0017 night they all went to the Wild Cheguis went to the Wild Game the opposite direction. It was not Game Feed in Ekalaka. They Feed in Ekalaka with Ronda. bad because they were inside a went to Baker to church and visit- Bill Roadifer is surviving the mobile fish house. They would ed with family on Sunday. cold and taking care of animals. get into the fish house inside a Shawn D. Stinton, D.C. Doug Davis had water problems He took some calves to the sale warm garage and drive out to C and had to dig up a waterline. He on Monday. They pregnancy the lake. There was a blizzard H Stinton Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. did get the problem solved. Julia checked cows on Thursday and outside the whole time. When I R went to town on Thursday for he hauled some dry cows to the they were done fishing the GPS sale that afternoon. unit got them safely back to the O Doctor and vehicle appointments. P “Consider chiropractic care first.” She worked in Buffalo most of Dorothy Padden’s guests Roma warm garage where they got out R the week and George Heady left for their of the ice house. The fishing was A The week began with a bang for home in Arizona on Monday. fun, but the fish catching was not C 517 Grant Street Ronda Cordell. She was headed Later thet day Dorothy ran some so good. They had a great time. T I Belle Fourche, SD 57717 to get some bales east of Bryce errands in Ekalaka. On Thursday They returned home on Sunday C (605) 892-4909 Padden’s with a loader tractor. she left for a fishing trip to East- afternoon. Before she got there she blew a ern South Dakota with Bryce and I hope that everyone has a great IRRIGATION PROS front tire on the tractor. Diane Dawn Padden and Roger Stevens. week and Karen will be talking to Wear was headed to Ronda’s to They returned home on Sunday. you next Sunday. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Grand River Roundup FREE ESTIMATES AND LANDSCAPING BETTY OLSON watch the “Paw Patrol Live” play of wood in the woodstove to keep [email protected] at the Civic Center. Missy took us warm. •Sprinkler Systems Fast, Friendly Service! Reub and I went to Hettinger care of Trace and all three of Taz The wind had gone down some Installation & DOUGLAS PETRE on Monday so he could get some and Amanda’s kids that evening when we went to Grace Hagen’s blood work done at the clinic af- because Amanda went to Buffalo funeral in Reeder Saturday morn- Maintainence 605.580.1807 ter his back surgery. Sage, Casey for volleyball and Taz was in ing, but it was still so cold that •Landscaping PO Box 721 and Taz worked on the storage Dickinson. just her immediate family accom- Belle Fourche SD, 57717 shed they are building down at Taz went up to help Sage with panied her to the cemetery. •Retaining Walls [email protected] Slim Buttes Lutheran. Lanie and a carpenter project on Thursday. Vic Weyrich sent me this joke Matt brought the kids down from Lanie and the kids came down about the impeachment circus that Dickinson that evening, so for Dickinson and Missy is going on in Washington: we got to meet our new went with her to have A guy goes into a bar in Lou- great grandson, Declan Sydney Turbiville take isiana where there is a robot Ray.Mary (Olson) Declan’s baby picture bartender. Nash, age 72, passed before Lanie took The robot says, “What will you away at Regional Trace the other kids have?” back to Dickinson that The guy replies, “Whiskey.” Health Home+ Hospice 118 5th Avenue Belle Fourche, SD 57717 House on Monday after afternoon. The robot brings back his drink a long battle with cancer. Friday afternoon Reub and asks, “What’s your IQ?” Phone: 605.892.2802 Fax: 605.892.3640 Mary donated her body for med- and I went to Prairie City for The guy says, “168.” [email protected] ical research and her memorial Daniel Beckman’s funeral. The robot continues to talk about Josh Bunney, Manager service will be held at a later date. Jonathan Burkhalter just got done physics, space exploration, and Lee Lopez, 80, longtime Mead- serving his first week as a page medical technology. ow area rancher, also passed away for Rep. Sam Marty in Pierre. After the guy leaves and the on Monday at the Five Counties He’ll be headed back to finish his more he thinks about it, the more Nursing Home in Lemmon. His two week term next week. Dan- curious he gets, so he decides to Belle Inn Restaurant funeral was this Saturday in Lem- iel’s sister, Eunice Peck, was, and go back. mon with burial at a later date in always has been, my hero since I The robot asks, “What’s your Breakfast the Timber Lake Cemetery. started first grade at North Strool drink?” Lunch Grace (Pederson) Hagen, 84, of School 3 miles east of Prairie The guy answers, “Whiskey.” Reeder, passed away on Tuesday City. Eunice was in the 3rd grade The robot returns with his drink Dinner at the Southwest Healthcare Long and she would walk with me to and asks, “What’s your IQ?” Term Center in Bowman. Her where she had to walk south to The man replies, “100.” Anytime funeral was also on Saturday in her house, then she would give The robot talks about Nascar, Located at Junction of Highways 34 & 85 Reeder, with burial at the Rose me a squeeze while I cried, tell Budweiser, the Lions, and LSU. Hill Cemetery in Reeder. me I would be all right when I The man finishes his drink, Seven days a week: 6:00 am to 8pm Ladies Aid meeting at the had to walk the last two miles to leaves, but is so interested in his church Tuesday afternoon. At the Prairie City. The temperature was “experiment” that he decides to meeting my Aunt Patsy Wilkin- 33 degrees when we left for Dan- try again. son told us that she was flying to iel’s funeral after lunch, but it got He enters the bar and, as usual, Arizona this Friday to spend a cold and a gale force wind came the robot asks him what he wants Tranquility Spa few days with her sister-in-law up while we were at the funeral. to drink. and my Aunt Bessie Campbell It was all I could do to keep the The man replies, “Whiskey.” and family. Lanie and Matt pickup from blowing off the road The robot brings the drink and and Tanning on the way home. The news re- asks, “What’s your IQ?” took Chantry and Declan back Pedicures • Manicures to Dickinson Tuesday evening, ported that the wind was blowing The man answers, “35”. but they left Trace with Grandma 68 mph here, the second highest The robot leans in real close and Dip powders Missy and Grandpa Casey. Casey in the state behind Wasta. That asks, “So . . . Do you folks really Acrylics • Para n dips and Missy took Trace and Copper evening the temperature dropped think you’re going to impeach to Rapid City on Wednesday to to 8 below zero and it took a lot Donald Trump?” 700 National St. (605) 569-6767 M-F: 8-7; Sat: 8-5 Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 B-7

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From B3 “The ambulance decided to From B3 CITY COMMISSION give $20 for anyone going on a run, which has resulted in some NVN ROUNDUP She also is teaming up with checks being over $1500,” said Dave, is the SD State Extension the Vale bar for Valentines day, Youngberg. “They hope it helps Sheep Specialist, for a little with Vale hosting the dinner and to get more EMT’s to show up. while longer. He will retire in It was a packed house for the first ever Country Revival at then the guests coming to New- A discussion for the agenda February. Newell Christian Fellowship Church on Sunday, January 19. ell to enjoy drinks and a band. item to approve an estimate on The Newell Christian Fellow- Brunner photo Repairs on the library are con- siding and windows for the city ship church held its first ever tinuing. Foreman Larry Parker admin office building. With Country Revival on Sunday, said the window was not framed the problems with the pain not January 19, with three guest properly and the sill plate did adhering to the siding, the board speakers invited to share. not extend all the way to sup- was not enthusiastic about Larry Reinhold, Executive Di- port the window. Wetz com- spending money on that until rector of Rainbow Bible Ranch, mented that the building had problems were resolved. runs a cattle and horse ranch. changed businesses so many Wetz asked about the issue He and his family host ten times that it was hard to plan for with rotting floor joists on the weeks of summer camp each these kinds of situations. north side of the building. year to teach hundreds of boys “There’s no bad news,” “We’d probably better fix that and girls about Jesus through said Parker as he reported for before we put on new siding,” creation and agriculture as they the public works. “However, said Commissioner Connie seek to make an eternal impact. we still aren’t making much Humble. His topic for the evening was headway on the sewer line over As a result of the discussion, entropy. He explained it as Holly and Tate Ollila recently traveled to Hettinger, N.D. to take here.” He said he would contact no action was taken until more everything eventually moving part in a sheep shearing school. They are seated third and the Belle Fourche city works information could be gathered. from order to disorder, quoting fourth from left in middle row. - Courtesy photo department and talk to them “We’d better get a couple bids Revelation 3:14. about using their “jetter” to on that before we talk about Anne Yates, originally from City, and a familiar voice on with Jesus, and have him say, ‘I hopefully remove the blockage fixing the siding and windows,” the Alzada, Mont., area, gave KSLT radio, shared about his don’t know you,’” said Stuen. they have been dealing with. said Wetz. her personal testimony, sharing younger life and how he started Kathy Helmer lent her pianist He also said they had identified A motion to approve repairs the ups and downs of life, along his bull-riding career when he skills for the evening as the a manhole that was not on any in the bar to move electrical with how God saw her through was 12-years-old at the Newell congregation sang a number of city map, that could be utilized outlets and add more. “There each event. Labor Day Rodeo. He went on old hymns. to access the blockage. are about 50 things plugged into “Sin was never discussed in to win the SDRA bull-riding, The church provided a meal Commissioner Allen Young- four outlets,” said Wetz, with our house,” said Yates. “And after riding BamBam in the of several different soups and berg reported that the Newell a laugh. The board approved we never heard anything about championship round after a sandwiches, and pies for des- ambulance service had trouble an estimate from Heartland how Jesus saves; not until I got career of 8-9 years. sert, along with a great fellow- having EMT’s showing up at Electric for $506 to add two, much older.” “Don’t let yourself come to ship time. runs in Newell. 20-amp fuses. Pastor Tim Stuen, of Rapid the end of your life, face to face Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Jan. 22, 2020 B-8

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Black-Brd Cow Bm...... 1313 ...... 960.00 hfrs, 70 strs, weaned, three SD Consignment-SD rounds of shots, NI on hfrs ...... 29 ...... Black-Brd Cow 6Yo ...... 1446 ...... 1300.00 Wolff Ranch Inc , Ekalaka MT ...... 9 ...... Black-Brd Cow Bm...... 1432 ...... 850.00 30 charx mxd clvs 550-600# PC, Henry Lambright-WY NI, poured, weaned 2 months ...... 35 ...... Blk/Bwf-Brd Cow, 5-6Yo 5/28 .1371 ...... 950.00 WEIGH UPS 60 blk mxd clvs 600-750# BT, PC, Steve Schuldies-SD ...... 14 ...... Blk/Bwf-Brd Cow, 3-4Yo 5/28 .1304 ...... 1400.00 Roger Or Penny Gunderson , Buffalo SD...... 4 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1373 ...... 64.50 NI, poured, weaned 2 months, 85 blk mxd clvs 550-700# mostly ...... 35 ...... Black-Brd Cow, Bm ...... 1369 ...... 1410.00 Tj Wesley , Oshoto WY ...... 1 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1670 ...... 63.00 on long stem hay & lick tubs strs, PC, NI, poured, weaned ...... 29 ...... Black-Brd Hfr 5/28 ...... 1048 ...... 1425.00 Hotchkiss Ranch , Reva SD ...... 10 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1307 ...... 61.00 Hespen Herefords-WY Travis & Dusta Ismay-SD 6 Creeks Farm , Ekalaka MT ...... 46 ...... Black-Brd Cow, 3-4Yo ...... 1150 ...... 1625.00 ...... 6 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1267 ...... 56.00 10 hrfrd hfrs 750# DF, BT, PC, 8 blk hfrs 550-600# PC, BV, ...... 28 ...... Black-Brd Cow, 5-6Yo ...... 1383 ...... 1550.00 ...... 2 ...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1613 ...... 55.50 weaned 60 days, pure bred NI, on corn since 12/1 ...... 53 ...... Black-Brd Cow, Bm ...... 1341 ...... 1125.00 Roderic A Ross , WYarno WY ...... 8 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1160 ...... 60.50 hfrs, replacement quality Ty & Jen Krell-WY Mangen Ranch , Broadus MT ...... 22 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 1076 ...... 1660.00 Mary Alice Mangen , Broadus MT ...... 7 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1399 ...... 60.50 J & M Cattle Co-MT 70 blk/bwf mxd clvs 500-600# 80 blk/bwf hfr clvs 575-650# ...... 47 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 1101 ...... 1575.00 J&M Cattle Co , Ekalaka MT ...... 3 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1400 ...... 60.50 BT, PC, NI on hfrs, weaned PC, NI, weaned, poured 60 days, bunk broke ...... 14 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 1095 ...... 1475.00 Matt Or Karen Disney , Sundance WY ...... 1 ...... Red-Cow ...... 1295 ...... 59.50 Jensen Ranch-SD Whalen Bros.-WY Dane Dobesh , Belle Fourche SD ...... 45 ...... Bwf-Brd Hfr ...... 1107 ...... 1600.00 Dave Leidholt , Miles City MT ...... 4 ...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1576 ...... 59.00 90 blk/bwf strs 625-650# PC, 120 heref/bwf 650-700# BT, Huseby Ranch Llc , Hulett WY ...... 20 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 1059 ...... 1585.00 ...... 6 ...... Black-Hfrt ...... 905 ...... 87.00 DF, hay fed, cake broke PC, poured, weaned Neiman 77 Ranch Inc , Hulett WY ...... 10 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 970 ...... 1575.00 Cj Gaskill , Volborg MT ...... 4 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1340 ...... 58.00 Jesse Blankenship-MT Willy Gergen-MT ...... 23 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 998 ...... 1550.00 Garman Ranch Trust , Alzada MT ...... 16 ...... Black-Cow Open ...... 1329 ...... 58.00 170 F1 bldy/hrfrd mxd clvs 70 blk hfr clvs 550-625# ...... 6 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 1008 ...... 1500.00 Williamson Land And Cattle, Moorcroft WY ...... 1 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1340 ...... 57.50 550-650# PC, weaned PC, BV, weaned Joe Trask , Wasta SD ...... 19 ...... Bwf-Brd Hfr ...... 1002 ...... 1535.00 Tom D Trusler Jr. , Ashland MT ...... 1 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1505 ...... 57.50 Thar Angus Llc , Rozet WY ...... 52 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 956 ...... 1525.00 Dave Or Wendy Garman , Belle Fourche ...... 13 ...... Black-Cow Open ...... 1472 ...... 56.50 ...... 73 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 938 ...... 1510.00 Ivn Cattle Co Llc , Newcastle WY ...... 5 ...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1380 ...... 55.50 We now have our ...... 59 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 910 ...... 1485.00 Justin Or Brandi Pihl , Buffalo SD ...... 4 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1500 ...... 55.50 Miles City Receiving Station open! ...... 19 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 892 ...... 1350.00 Steve Klein , Sioux Falls SD ...... 12 ...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1393 ...... 53.00 Located at 1132 HWY 12 Bryan Stroh Inc , Newcastle WY ...... 29 ...... Black-Brd Hfr ...... 931 ...... 1450.00 Zach & Kim Davis , Buffalo WY ...... 2 ...... Black-Cow ...... 1453 ...... 52.00 Wednesday from noon – 4 pm Consignment From MT...... 121 .....Blk/Bwf-Brd Hfr...... 904 ...... 1450.00 Tom Powers , Marmarth ND ...... 3 ...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1237 ...... 52.00 Please call Jason Twitchell 406-480-2345 ...... 246 .....Blk/Bwf-Brd Hfr...... 896 ...... 1435.00 BULLS Zach Elmore , Ekalaka MT ...... 30 ...... Rd/Blk-Brd Cow, Sm ...... 1351 ...... 1425.00 6 Creek Farm , Ekalaka MT ...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1995 ...... 79.00 for arrangements ...... 43 ...... Blk/Bwf-Brd Cow Bm ...... 1313 ...... 935.00 Marla Bea Patten , Broadus MT ...... 3 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1890 ...... 78.50 Tom Powers , Marmarth ND ...... 18 ...... Blk/Bwf-Brd Cow, 3-6Yo ...... 1203 ...... 1475.00 David Wolff , Ekalaka MT ...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1785 ...... 77.00 ...... 14 ...... Blk/Bwf-Brd Cow Sm ...... 1304 ...... 1300.00 Bryan Stroh Inc , Newcastle WY ...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1875 ...... 76.00 CONSIGNORS: ...... 18 ...... Blk/Bwf-Brd Cow Bm ...... 1278 ...... 850.00 Fredrickson Ranch Llc , Broadus MT ...... 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 1760 ...... 73.00 Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC is qualified to handle NHTC (Non-Hormonal Treated Cattle) BULL SALES CALENDAR BROADUS, MT RECEIVING STATION & 3rd Party Verified Natural Cattle. Thursday, February 20th ...... Neiman Cattle Co. For more information – give us a call (605) 892-2655 County Stock Yards every Thursday, March 19th ...... J Spear Cattle Co. Angus Thursday, April 2nd ...... Bar 69 Angus Wednesday from 1 pm – 3 pm Thursday, April 9th ...... Reich Char (for special arrangements, give Rod a call) High Plains Commodities Offices Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC. Thursday, April 16th ...... CS Angus For more information contact Stop in or Call 1-800-888-1432 Thursday, April 23rd ...... Mangen Angus Rod Schaffer – 406-436-2235 (home) 406-672-5546 (cell) Thursday, May 28th ...... Annual turn-out times all breeds bull sale Kim Kling - Kem Kjerstad

UPCOMING SALE SCHEDULE January 23, 2020...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL March 12, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL April 23, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Feeder Cattle- 12:00 PM January 30, 2020...... BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL March 19, 2020 ...... BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL April 30, 2020 ...... BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Bred Stock- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Bred Stock- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Bred Stock- 12:00 PM February 6, 2020 ...... No Sale Enjoy The Stock Show March 26, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL May 7, 2020 ...... PAIR, BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL February 13, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Pairs and Bred Stock- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM April 2, 2020 ...... BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL May 14, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL February 20, 2020 ...... BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Bred Stock- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Bred Stock- 12:00 PM February 27, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL April 9, 2020 ...... FEEDER CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL May 21, 2020 ...... PAIR, BRED CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Pair and Bred Stock- 12:00 PM March 5, 2020 ...... BRED COW & WEIGH UP SPECIAL April 16, 2020 ...... BRED CATTLE & WEIGH UP SPECIAL May 28, 2020 ...... FEEDER & WEIGH UP SPECIAL Start Times: Weighups- 9:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Bred Stock- 12:00 PM Start Times: Weighups- 10:00 AM | Feeder Cattle Special- 12:00 PM

ber of Commerce, 509 Grant St. ing, 6pm, City Hall FULL-TIME POSITION FOR LIQUOR STORE MANAGER BBB JV/V vs Lead/Deadwood Belle Fourche Feb. 4: Early Bird Coffee & CITY OF BELLE FOURCHE 2:30pm @H Networking, 7:30-9am, Cham- Community GBB JV/V vs Lead/Deadwood ber of Commerce, 509 Grant St. Looking for enthusiastic, motivated individual in Belle Liuor 4pm @H Store. Responsible for growing sales and revenue, staff manage- Calendar Jan. 31: Caramel Rolls & Brought to you by ment, marketing and customer service. Salary depends on Coffee, 8:30am, Belle Silver ualifications, commission and a lucrative benefit package. Must GBB C/JV/V vs Lining Jan. 23: be 21 years of age with eperience in retail sales and staff Douglas, 4:30pm @H Healthy Habits Made Easy, South Side Jan. 24: Caramel Rolls & 10am, Belle Silver Lining Conoco management. pplications available at City Hall, 511 6th Coffee, 8:30am, Belle Silver Feb. 1: First Saturday venue or on website www.bellefourche.org/employment. Lining Brunch, 10am, Tri-State Mu- completed City of Belle Fourche employment application must Jan. 25: G/BBB C/JV/V vs seum (605) 892-9181 be submitted to the Human Resources ffice for a person to be Bowman, ND, 10am, @H Legislative Crackerbarrel, 7th & State St. considered for this position. pplications accepted until position Jan. 28: Early Bird Coffee & 1pm, Graps Burgers & Brews Belle Fourche, is filled. Eual pportunity Employer. Networking, 7:30-9am, Cham- Feb. 3: City Council Meet- SD 57717