Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Volume 112 • Number 32 95¢ 308 S. Main, Box 950 • Freeman, SD 57029 InsIde: www.freemansd.com Babes in Toyland twitter@freemancourier Freeman Academy to present its 2012 musical this week n p 3 31 Freeman instrumentalists named to Region 1 Honor Band n p 3 What ‘local’ means Community must get behind effort; an opinion n p 4 County Officials want more vigilance about right-of-way laws n p 8 Lang FHS senior named to Cornbelt’s All-Conference First Team n p 11 Charges filed in knife scare Halloween night by Jeremy Waltner Alex Flores, an 18-year-old from Freeman, has been charged with simple assault in a Halloween night incident in which he reportedly chased teenagers with a knife in Freeman city limits. Hutchinson County State’s At- torney informed the Courier of the charges Monday, Nov. 12 and said the charge was a Class 1 misde- meanor. The charges come less than a week after a report from Freeman Police Chief Eric Seitz was filed with the state’s attorney and two weeks after the suspect was ap- prehended by Freeman Police, the Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Of- fice and the South Dakota Highway Patrol late Oct. 31. Freeman Police were informed of a man with a knife by fright- ened teenagers around 8:15 p.m. Halloween night. Law enforce- ment made contact with the victims shortly thereafter and spent close to three hours looking for the suspect The Women of The Music Man before locating him at Pine Tree A group of women from River City rehearses an eccentric dance for the ice cream social to the formation of a boys band, only to leave the people short-changed. FHS’s The Music Man Apartments on Sixth Street. open the second act of The Music Man, presented by Freeman High School Monday and Tues- saw participation from more than 80 students who worked on stage and behind the scenes, day, Nov. 12 and 13. The ladies, portrayed by (from left) Jasmine Blue, Grace Gering, Shelby and was under the direction of Sheila Wipf and Kaye Waltner. The production was of high Postseason arrives Bauer, Lexi Graber and Dina Soulek, were among a host of men and women whose lives were quality and included colorful costumes, entertaining choreography, well-designed sets and for Freeman impacted by the arrival of Harold Hill, the traveling swindler who promises the towns he visits solid acting. For more photos from the show, see the back page. PHOTO BY JEREMY WALTNER oral interp students by Jeremy Waltner A dozen students from Free- Council man Academy and Freeman High School were scheduled to compete in the Region 2B oral interpretation competition at Dakota Wesleyan prepares University in Mitchell Tuesday, Nov. 13. Those advancing through the region will compete at the state Ambassadors festival at Yankton High School for snow Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. by Tim L. Waltner Competing at Tuesday’s region competition from Freeman Acad- Anticipating the potentially imminent ar- emy were: rival of winter, the Freeman City Council last n Lizzie Davis - serious prose P P week voted to purchase a new snowblower for n Oliva Boese and Brooklyn city workers to clear vs. All-Stars sidewalks and areas Ries - duet CITY n Boese, Ries, Polly Carlson P around city property. and Bethany Wollman – reader’s SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 7 P.M. FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL GYM The action came af- COUNCIL theater ter a protracted discus- “This is a good opportunity for everybody late 1920s — is the Ambassadors’ trademark. sion at the council’s Those from Freeman High by Jeremy Waltner School were: to get together and have a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun and great for the whole regular monthly meeting held Nov. 5, that fo- n Dana Kaufman - oratory Aaaaaand now, taking the court for an eve- “There’s going to be huge interaction between family,” says Andria Simons, director of me- cused on whether to purchase new equipment or n Jasmine Blue - plays ning of basketball action and entertainment, the youth (in the audience), the adults that dia relations with the Harlem Ambassadors. repair the city’s riding lawnmower/snowblower n Grant Preheim - humorous all the way from Fort Collins, Colo., the Har- are part of the team and the Harlem Ambas- “It’s age appropriate for kids and for kids at now in use. In the end — although divided on n Megan Eisenbeis and Pre- lem Ambassadors! sadors.” heart.” the issue — the council voted to do both. heim - duet (Cheers and applause) That interaction — similar in nature to what Simons said the level of entertainment, The city’s John Deere F925 mower is seven n Blue, Kaufman, Grace Ger- Save some of that enthusiasm, folks, be- the Harlem Globetrotters have done since the both in terms of basketball skill and comedy, years old and has been used for both mowing ing, MeKayla Pravecek, Preheim cause you’ll also want to give is second to none because of the grass in summer and blowing snow in winter. and Derek Scherschligt – read- it up for the men and women quality of players. City officials said while it has about 2,000 hours er’s theater you know and love — your very “These are men and women of use, both the lawnmower/tractor unit and the All advanced to the region com- own Dakota All-Stars! from across the country,” she snowblower attachment are in need of signifi- petition by finishing at or near the (More cheers and applause) says. “They’re great comics and cant repairs. The city sought quotes from both top at the District 3B competition So grab some popcorn, sit great basketball players, they’ve Fred Haar Co., Inc., Freeman, and Noteboom in Mitchell Nov. 6. back and enjoy the game. It’s won awards, been VIPs, have Implement, Parkston. Estimates for repairs by FHS’s oral interpretation team going to be a wild one! college degrees and they’ve all Fred Haar Co., Inc., were more than $3,000 won first place in the district for the played at the college level.” for the tractor (excluding the mower deck) and second year in a row. In addition to You may or may not hear Like audiences around the more than $2,000 for the snowblower. both Freeman schools, District 3B something along those lines as country, those in Freeman can Councilor Charly Waltner recommended includes Avon, Bridgewater-Em- the Harlem Ambassadors get expect competitive basketball, keeping and repairing the existing lawnmower/ ery, Hanson, Menno, Scotland and ready to face off against the Da- showmanship, ball tricks, inter- tractor — a 2004 John Deere F925 to blow snow Tripp-Delmont. kota All-Stars at the Freeman action with the youngsters in the and purchasing a new snowblower attachment High School Gym Saturday crowd, banter with the referees — but to also purchase a new lawnmower. Walt- Freeman Lions to evening, Nov. 17. But the con- and skits. After the 90-minute ner suggested using the old one for snow, since test — a fundraiser for the Free- game has finished up, the players continued on page 13: City host Pancake Day man Community Center — will will sign autographs. assuredly be a popcorn-worthy “Everybody will have a chance this Friday affair. Who wouldn’t want to to meet the Ambassadors,” Si- The Freeman Lions Club will enjoy themselves with a bag of mons says. hold its annual Pancake Day on Fri- kernels while watching mem- Best of all, she says, profits Voters give nod day, Nov. 16 at the Senior Citizen bers of the larger community do from the event go to the event or- Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The their best against a high-flying ganizer; in this case the Freeman to Van Gerpen, menu includes all the pancakes you and fancy team that does come- Community Center fundraising can eat, one or two sausage patties, dy as well as it does basketball? committee. “They benefit directly,” she pie and a drink. The Freeman Community Cen- Certified referees Nathan Walter (left) and John Schultz, along with Schoenfish, Nelson ter fundraising committee, for says. “The money raised stays in Freewill donations will be taken Brian Weber of Bridgewater, will be officiating Saturday’s game. Tick- by Erik Kaufman and the proceeds will be designated one, is banking on a big crowd. the community.” to the Freeman Summer Recre- “We’re hoping for 1,100 ets will be available at the door. PHOTO BY JEREMY WALTNER That’s the deal the Ambas- Voters in District 19 chose three Republicans ational Program and to other local people,” said Carroll Vizecky, sadors have been making with to represent them in Pierre when they selected youth projects. fundraising committee chair, organizations around the world Bill Van Gerpen to serve in the South Dakota explaining that would cover the since first taking the court 15 Senate and Kyle expenses of Saturday night’s Meet the Dakota All-Stars years ago. They play 250 games Schoenfish and Stace Coach: Bob Pidde, Freeman 2012 INSIDE - 14 PAGES event. Beyond the revenue from during their September-through- Nelson to serve in the the admission, Vizecky said the Players: Russell Becker, Freeman; Queena Getskow, Parker; Jill May season, have visited all 50 South Dakota House ELECTION Agriculture ...... p. 5 committee is hoping for ad- Haberman, Olivet; Gerald (Jerry) Hofer, Marion; Kerry Hofer, Freeman; states and 20 countries and ben- of Representatives. Adam Lee, Freeman; Christie Mehlhaf, Menno; Patti Mehlhaf, Area News ...... p. 2 ditional contributions which efited more than 2,000 non-profit All three were Menno; Kristi Nogelmeier, Parker; Dennis Schrock, Freeman; Eric Church News ...... p. 10 would go toward the purchase organizations. elected in the 2012 general election held in Seitz, Freeman; Chad Soulek, Freeman; Roberta Stoebner, Menno; conjunction with other state and national races Classifieds ...... p. 12 of tables and chairs; about Freeman Community Center Aaron Thompson, Freeman; Ginger Waltner, Marion; Rachel Weiland, fundraising officials expect their Tuesday, Nov. 6. Forum ...... p. 4 $4,000 is still needed. While raising funds is the Bridgewater; Troy Weiland, Bridgewater; Ryan Wieman, Marion; Doug project to be added to that list. Van Gerpen defeated longtime Democratic Home ...... p. 6 catalyst for bringing the Harlem Weber, Bridgewater; Mitch Wollmann, Freeman “We need to continue to keep lawmaker Frank Kloucek in the senate race by a Miscellanea ...... p. 2 Ambassadors to town, Vizecky Referees: John Schultz, Freeman; Nathan Walter, Freeman; Brian that in the public’s eye,” said vote of 7,024 to 4,677 for a percentage of 60.03 Obituaries ...... p. 8 said the secondary objective is Weber, Bridgewater Vizecky, who notes the improve- percent to 39.97 percent. Voters throughout Public Notice ...... p. 13 Scoreboard: Paul Wynia, Freeman District 19 favored Van Gerpen with the excep- to provide high quality enter- continued on page 13: Game Reflections ...... p. 3, 11 tainment to people of all ages. tion of Kloucek’s home county of Bon Homme, Social Notes ...... p. 7 Sports ...... p. 11 continued on page 9: Election Freeman Courier / November 14, 2012 / page 2 misCellaneous area news Meals on Wheels Cards of thanks Miss Abigail Bradley wishes to News of interest to the readers of (Subject to change) We want to thank everyone that at- welcome her new baby sister, Hannah the Courier is welcome. Items can Coming Events Thursday, Nov. 15 tended the 2012 MCC Autumn Con- Ruth, born Oct. 31. She weighed 6 be mailed (Box 950, Freeman, SD Any public event or organizational meeting held in Freeman will be listed Chicken Breasts cert. Words cannot express how much lbs., 13 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. 57029), dropped off (308 S. Main) or upon request in this column as a public service. The Courier deadline Friday, Nov. 16 we appreciate Dan Graber, Nathan Parents are Mark and Amber (Mehl- emailed ([email protected]). Include is Monday noon. Contact us at PO Box 950, Freeman, SD 57029; 605- Lemon Pepper Fish Wollman and Sherilyn Ortman for be- haf) Bradley of Menno. Grandpar- a phone number for verification. The 925-7033 (voice); 605-925-4684 (fax); or email [email protected]. Saturday, Nov. 17 ing willing to share the talent that God ents are Clinton and Lori Mehlhaf of Courier office is open from 8:30 a.m. Freeman Bologna Wednesday, Nov. 14 has blessed them with. A big thank Menno and George and Linda Brad- to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays Sunday, Nov. 18 SHIINE volunteer for Medicare Part D, Freeman Public Library, 1 to 4 you to the ladies who were willing ley of Pierson, Mich. Great-grandpar- and from 9 a.m. to noon on Satur- Turkey Roast p.m. to provide pies for the event. Thank ents are Marvin and Betty Ulmer of days. The deadline for news and dis- Monday, Nov. 19 you to Megan Eisenbeis, Haley, Ash- Menno, Virglean Bradley of Pierson, play and classified ads for the Cou- Thursday, Nov. 15 Meat Loaf ley and Jaimie Glanzer for serving at and Al Tabaka of Livonia, Mich. rier is Monday noon. Book club reading discussion group, Freeman Public Library, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 the reception. $25,400 was raised for Senior Citizen Center bingo, 1:30 p.m. Pork Roast world relief. We are overwhelmed E-reader open house, Freeman Public Library, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 with the amount that was given at this Salem Home annual meeting, activities area, 7:30 p.m. Roast Beef event. May God bless you all! Check it out ... Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, City Hall, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 Steve and Susan Hopkins Friday, Nov. 16 Fried Chicken at the Lions Club Pancake Day, Senior Citizen Center, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A “Special Diet” menu for Meals Bethany Church Food Pantry, 508 S. Cedar, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wheels is available through Free- Driver License FREEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Freeman Academy production of Babes in Toyland, Pioneer Hall, 7 p.m. man Community Hospital. For infor- A weekly column by Jackie Goosen Saturday, Nov. 17 mation phone 925-4000. Examinations Holiday Sweet & Salty fundraiser, Freeman Public Library, 9 a.m. to 1 November We have a very busy week at the Cheating at Solitaire (#1 Cheating at library. The Freeman Book Club will Solitaire), Ally Carter p.m. Freeman Academy MITCHELL: 1315 N. Main St., meet on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. Gone (#1 Gone), Michael Grant Harlem Ambassadors basketball fundraiser for Freeman Community Suite 100 — 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Center, Freeman High School Gym, 7 p.m. Lunch Menu to discuss Winter Wheat. That eve- The Statistical Probability of Love at Nov. 8-14 Nov. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, ning, we will host the E-reader open First Sight, Jannifer E Smith Freeman Academy production of Babes in Toyland, Pioneer Hall, 7 p.m. 27, 28, 29 (subject to change) house where you can check out a vari- Guantanamo Boy, Anna Perera Sunday, Nov. 18 YANKTON: Human Services Cen- Swiss Choral rehearsal, Salem-Zion (North) Mennonite Church, 7 p.m. Note: All meals include tossed salad, ety of e-readers and on Saturday, Nov. The Manual of Aeronautics/Levia- ter, Kanner Building, 3113 Spruce 17 you can get a head start on your than Guide, Scott Westerfeld Monday, Nov. 19 fruit, dessert St., Suite 109 — 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thursday — Quesadillas, peas, left- baking at the Holiday Sweet & Salty Juvenile Fiction Senior Citizen Center game day, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, bake sale starting at 9 a.m. and spon- over desserts 23, 27, 29, 30 The Peculiar, Stefan Bachmann Tuesday, Nov. 20 Friday — No lunch - teacher work sored by the Friends of the Library. Caught (#5 Missing), Margaret Peter- PALS weight support meeting, Ray Hofer’s Shop, 8:30 a.m. day A complete statewide schedule can The proceeds from this event will be son Haddix Thursday, Nov. 22 Monday — Meatball sub be found online; go to www.freeman- used for new DVDS and books on McKenna (American Girl/ #1 McK- Thanksgiving Day observed, most businesses with holiday hours or sandwiches, corn, lemon jelly roll sd.com, click on “Other Links” and CD. enna), Mary Casanova closed Tuesday — Chicken cacciatore soup, go to “Driver License Exams”. The class for November will be a McKenna, Ready to Fly (Am.Girl/#2 All stations remain open during Friday, Nov. 23 gingersnap cookies scarf tying class on Tuesday, Nov. 27 McKenna), Mary Casanova noon hours although no drive tests Bethany Church Food Pantry, 508 S. Cedar, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday — Turkey, dressing, au at 6 p.m. Meranda Van Ningen from Almost Home, Joan Bauer gratin potatoes, green beans, rolls, will be given between 11:30 a.m. and Kairos will be demonstrating how to The Mark of Athena (#3 Heroes of Swiss Choral Society 80th anniversary concert, Salem-Zion (North) 1:30 p.m. No testing after 3:30 p.m. Mennonite Church, 7:30 p.m. pumpkin pie accessorize with scarves. If you have Olympus), Rick Riordan Applicants have up to six months a scarf you are not quite sure what to Monday, Nov. 26 That One Spooky Night, Dan Bar-el Freeman Academy before and 30 days after their birthday do with, bring it that night and discov- Senior Citizen Center mixed choir practice, 1:30 p.m. to renew their licenses without written er a new way to wear it. Juvenile Nonfiction Tuesday, Nov. 27 Chapel Schedule or driving tests. Remember, if you would like to re- Star Wars Origami, Chris Alexander PALS weight support meeting, Ray Hofer’s Shop, 8:30 a.m. Freeman Academy holds chapel People applying for or renewing ceive an email alerting you of books Easy their driver license or identification Scarf tying class by Miranda from Kairos, Freeman Public Library, 6 every Monday and Friday on the sec- that are coming due the following Click, Clack, Splish, Splash, Doreen card need to provide documents to p.m. ond floor of the Administration Build- week, please make sure that we have Cronin prove identity, date of birth and lawful Wednesday, Nov. 28 ing from 10:20 to 11 a.m. The public your current and correct email on file. Olivia and the Fairy Princesses, Ian status; a Social Security number and Senior Citizen Center noon potluck, movie after lunch is welcome to attend. Those who have received these no- Falconer two documents proving your princi- Mennonite Church tices so far really appreciate it. My Brave Year of Firsts, Jamie Lee pal address. Friday, Nov. 16: No school Please note that the library will be Curtis However, if you have been issued Monday, Nov. 19: Jean Morrow, closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, in ob- Alice in Wonderland, Disney a driver license or ID card since Dec. pastor of Spirit of Peace Church servance of Thanksgiving. Pinocchio, Disney 31, 2009 (and you still have possses- HOW TO REACH Friday, Nov. 23: No school New items for November: The Jungle Book, Disney sion of that license or card) U.S. citi- EMERGENCY NUMBERS Monday, Nov. 26: Jill Schmidt, Young Adult The 101 Dalmatians, Disney zens only need to provide it and proof Mennonite Mission Network Confessions of a Murder Suspect (#1 Dumbo, Disney Freeman Ambulance ...... 911 of residential address. 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This event is Graber, 2nd chair French horn; Em- of Brad and Kris Carlson, 3rd chair open to band students in grades 7-12. ily Epp, sophomore daughter of John French horn; Ryan Brockmueller, Last year’s all-state high school and and Beth Epp, 3rd chair French horn; seventh-grade son of Myles and Lisa middle school band and orchestra stu- Bethany Wollman, freshman daughter Brockmueller, 4th chair trombone; dents are automatically accepted for of Craig and Lois Wollman, 2nd chair and Brennan Haggerty, seventh-grade this event (these students are marked trombone; Ryan Haggerty, freshman son of Dan and Heather Haggerty, 3rd with an *) and the rest are chosen by son of Dan and Heather Haggerty, 3rd chair baritone. a recorded audition. Students will re- chair trombone; Lea Graber, senior Freeman Public School students hearse all day with guest conductors daughter of Stewart and Krista Gra- participating in the Middle School and perform a free concert for the ber, 1st chair baritone; Ben Carlson, Honor Band are: public in the Yankton High School senior son of Brad and Kris Carlson, Tracy Andersen, seventh-grade Auditorium at 7 p.m. The director for 1st chair tuba; and Jeffrey Graber, daughter of Keith and Lisa Ander- the middle school band will be Terry freshman son of Joey and Patti Gra- sen, 6th chair flute; Natalie Goosen, Beckler and Dr. Alan LaFave will di- ber, percussion. eighth-grade daughter of Lowayne rect the high school band. Both are Participating in the High School and Jackie Goosen, 5th chair alto professors at Northern State Univer- Honor Band from Freeman High saxophone; Christopher Petts, eighth- sity in Aberdeen. School are Grant Preheim*, junior grade son of Mike and Diane Petts, Participating in the High School son of Stuart and Mary Ann Preheim, 4th chair trumpet; Ashley Glanzer, Honor Band from Freeman Academy 1st chair oboe; Dillon Starner*, fresh- seventh-grade daughter of Tim and are: Polly Carlson, freshman daugh- man son of John and Aleta Starner, Chauni Glanzer, 12th chair trumpet; ter of Brad and Kris Carlson, 3rd 3rd chair bassoon; Kim Wagner, Lacey Wipf*, eighth-grade daughter Students from Freeman Academy rehearse a scene from Babes in Toyland, which will be presented in Pioneer Hall this Friday chair flute; Hannah Yoder, freshman sophomore daughter of Gary and of Larry and Sheila Wipf, 4th chair and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17. A cast list was printed in last week’s Courier. SUBMITTED PHOTO daughter of Maynard and Barb Yoder, Marlys Wagner, 10th chair clarinet; French horn; and Brayden Edwards, 2nd chair oboe; Chris Miller*, senior Megan Eisenbeis, junior daughter of seventh-grade son of Lance and Heidi son of Craig and Jenelle Miller, 1st Chris and Carol Eisenbeis, 2nd chair Edwards, percussion. FA presenting Babes in Toyland this week chair bassoon; Sarah Miller, freshman trumpet; Brian Schamber, senior son The students will be accompa- daughter of Craig and Jenelle Miller, of David and Susan Schamber, 6th nied to the festival by their directors Victor Herbert’s classic, Babes in er’s workshop. Freeman Academy Bobcat Booster 7th chair clarinet; Clara Koerner*, chair trumpet. Donna Ries, Freeman Academy, and Toyland, will be presented by Free- As the story unfolds familiar tunes Club will be selling The Old Woman sophomore daughter of Todd and Su- Freeman Academy students par- Sheila Wipf, Freeman Public. man Academy this Friday and Satur- are brought to life such as the theme Who Lived In A Shoe’s famous fresh- zanne Koerner, 1st chair bass clarinet; ticipating in the Middle School Honor day, Nov. 16 and 17. Curtain is 7 p.m. song “Toyland” and “March of the ly-baked chocolate chip cookies dur- Ben Brockmueller, senior son of Lee Band are: Stephen Waltner*, seventh- in Pioneer Hall. Toy Soldiers.” ing the intermission. Babes in Toyland brings various Tickets will be available at the Proceeds will go to support extra- Mother Goose characters together in door. curricular activities at Freeman Acad- Mother Goose Village as they travel Cookies for sale emy. The young and the young-at- FACT sponsoring trip to White Christmas through the haunted forest and even- heart are invited to come to the show Freeman Area Community Theatre Transit and reserved seats for the 7:30 round trip transportation from Free- tually end up at the Master Toymak- In conjunction with the show, the and to taste the magic at intermission. is sponsoring a trip to Yankton Friday, p.m. performance at the Lewis and man. December 7 for a touring produc- Clark Playhouse in downtown Yank- For more information or to make tion of Irving Berlin’s classic musi- ton. The bus will leave Freeman at a reservation, call Cindy Hofer at cal, White Christmas. The package 6:30 p.m., from the Freeman Country 925-4446 by Dec. 1. There is limited Friends of Library plan Holiday brunch Senior Citizen includes bus transportation utilizing Inn parking lot. A single ticket in- availability for this transportation/ Holiday Sweet & Salty planned at Prairie Center news the services of Freeman Community cludes reserved seat for the show and production package. Friends of the Freeman Library is Arboretum Dec. 1 Thursday, Nov. 15: free bingo, 1:30 holding a fall fundraiser, “Holiday p.m. A holiday brunch will be held to Sweet & Salty,” at the library on Sat- Friday, Nov. 16: Lions Pancake celebrate the Christmas season on urday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Day, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Prai- Stop by to stock up on snacks for Monday, Nov. 19: Game Day, 1:30 holiday gatherings. Funds will be rie Arboretum. Reflections p.m. Each of the tables will be decorated used to buy audio books and DVDs. Monday, Nov. 26: mixed choir in a holiday theme. Table viewing will practice, 1:30 p.m. not taking care of their body and big to anyone in particular as the ware- begin at 9:45 a.m. Choose a favorite 100 years ago Wednesday, Nov. 28: noon pot- lawyers are not always the most law house she managed and stocked with Swiss Choral Society spot to sit and enjoy brunch, Christ- luck with ethnic foods. Bring your Freeman Courier observing people. materials for florists and craft and mas music and visiting with friends. to present Thanksgiving recipes. After lunch we will see a Nov. 14, 1912 hobby shops was turned to a twisted, Tickets are limited and must be weekend concert Nov. 23 movie, The Notebook, enjoying pop- There is no greater love on earth In the good old days economy was charred ruin. The November 11 fire purchased in advance by Wednesday, economy but now there is the econ- totally destroyed the warehouse of The Thanksgiving weekend will corn and snacks followed by cake and than mother love. It is mother who Nov. 28. Call Cheryl at Fensel’s, 925- omy of plenty and the economy of Fensel’s Wholesale Florist Supply include the concert of the Swiss Cho- ice cream celebrating all November watches, guides and guards the child 4204 or Deb’s cell, 605-351-4747, for scarcity and it makes it so blame hard The 60x120 steel building was only ral Society on Friday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 birthdays. Come join us for a free, as it toddles along from babyhood to ticket prices and reservations. Pro- for some to decide which is the better a year old. The alarm was turned in p.m. at the Salem-Zion (North) Men- fun-filled afternoon. manhood or womanhood. Yet with all ceeds from this event will go toward economy. With many relief economy around 2:15 p.m. but the fire was too nonite Church. this care and love how few mothers expenses at the arboretum. is first choice. strong; by the time the Freeman Fire The performance will include Mo- Corrections/clarifications realize that the most important part of department arrived, there was noth- zart’s Solemn Vespers and chorales Last week’s story about the impact rearing the child is being neglected. Library to hold E-reader Families that have toys that they ing to be done. Chief Orville Huber from some of J. S. Bach’s most popu- of local foods on the local economy Fathers, take your boys into your con- have to spare, please bring them to recalls, “When I got to the corner and lar cantatas such as “Christ Lay in the open house Nov. 15 prompted a question about the amount fidence. Explain life and its beautiful Corkill Drug Store. These toys are saw it, I know it was a lost cause.” Bonds of Death,” Cantata No. 45, his The Freeman Public Library will of money spent on food locally in- development. Your boys will then collected by the Lions Club, will be The cause of the fire was the subject Christmas Oratorio and Komm, Jesu, host an E-reader open house on cluding a statement from Pat Garrity have the highest respect for their sis- repaired and given to needy children of a great deal of speculation ini- Komm. Thursday Nov. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. that Freeman spends more than $13 ters and the girls of their acquaintance. at Christmas. tially. Thursday afternoon the most Support in part is provided with Anyone thinking of getting or giving million dollars a year on food. Asked Yes, children should have knowledge popular theory was that an explosion funds from the State of South Dakota, an E-reader this holiday season is in- for clarification, Garrity explained the of the right kind at the right time. had taken place, blowing out a large through the Department of Tourism vited to this event. statistics he used actually were based They should not be deceived but gen- 50 years ago overhead door on the south side of the and State Development and the Na- Local residents will share their de- on the population of Hutchinson uine knowledge should be imparted. Freeman Courier building. A faulty propane heater was tional Endowment for the Arts. vices, and how they work, including County and the USDA food plan cost. If not they will see it from the neigh- Nov. 15, 1962 suggested as a possible cause. Anoth- working with the South Dakota Ti- The average low-end cost of food bor boy or girl, and there they will er theory was that lightning had struck tles to Go. There will be opportunity per person is estimated at $1800 and get false ideas nearly every time. It Obituaries: Mrs. Merle (Til- My Fishing Pond raffle the building — a thunderstorm with for questions and demonstration of the population of the county is 7,343 is this inherited mistaken theory of lie) Brown, Mitchell, died Nov. 3, 61 lightning had traveled across the area winners announced various devices. Kindle Fire, Kindle people. That is $13,217,740 spent on life, which hides social evils, clothes years; Susanna Berg Ewert, Marion, about the time the alarm was sound- My Fishing Pond held a raffle fund- Touch, Nook Touch, Nook Table and food by the residents of Hutchinson in mystery the knowledge that young died Nov. 4, 77 years. ed. Friday morning, South Dakota raiser in late September. Bridgewater Nexus will be available. For more in- County, he explained, noting that does people deserve to know, that leads so Deputy Fire Marshal Pat Harrington resident Paul Stahl drew the name of formation call 605-925-7003. not mean that the money is spent in many astray. Weddings: Hilda Reiser and Ells- Crissy Kirl as the winner of the Beret- the county. See this week’s Courier worth Meillaud, Oct. 17; Jeanette Ko- visited the scene and ruled out an ex- ta A400 Xplor Light Semi-Automatic Huntimer deployment editorial on page 4 for more. Ella Wheels Vilcox says it is the erner and Larry Walklin, Nov. 3. plosion. After some study, Harrington love of peace that causes so many said lightning struck the building on 12 gauge shotgun and a two-person The victim in the Donald Moeller open house Nov. 24 married men to tell lies to their wives. Freeman High School will play the roof east of the overhead door on hunt at A1-Al’s Pheasant Ranch Inc. rape and murder case was 9-year-old Not exactly the love of peace, Dear its first home basketball game with the south side of the building. Huber near Emery, valued at $2,000. The family of Kris Huntimer is Becky O’Connell. Her last name was Miss Wilcox but the fear of war. Springfield, Friday, Nov. 16. Admis- said Roger Schmidt, who farms north Danny Stahl’s name was drawn as planning a surprise deployment party misspelled in a column last week. the second place winner in the raffle. for him on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 2 Houston Post. sion will be 25¢ for high school and of the Fensel’s complex, saw the fire The Freeman Courier strives to be accu- grade school students and 50¢ for ball from the bolt when it hit. Other Danny won a one-person hunt at A1- p.m. to 6 p.m. rate. Anyone who believes information Al’s Pheasant Ranch. He graciously The open house will be held at the So many prophesied a coal famine adults. eyewitnesses to the severe lightning is in error is encouraged to contact the this winter but so far there is a bounti- also reported hearing the thunder just donated the prize back to My Fishing Senior Citizen Center in Freeman. All newspaper by emailing courier@gwtc. ful supply at the local yards. This an- Two new ready-built houses from before the alarm was sounded. Ironi- Pond. are invited to come see Kris before he net or calling 605-925-7033. leaves for Afghanistan. nouncement of a probable coal short- Bridgewater have been moved to cally, this business grew from another age has worked wonders. It induced Freeman last week. The first one was devastating fire only 100 yards away. farmers to get their supply in time and for Karlyle Gaertner. Mr. Gaertner It was almost four years ago when a not wait till the last bucket of coal is sold his house to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Jan. 2, 1979 fire destroyed much of taken from the bin and then call the Gering of East Freeman who will the Fensel’s Greenhouse operation. Turner Co. holds dealer five times a day whether that make Freeman their home. The sec- The Ries’ did not put a dollar expected car of coal has arrived. ond house is for Walter Spomer and amount on the loss, although they is located east of the new Lutheran said the loss was major with tens of Work on our city hall is progressing church. He works for Jack & Jill, and thousands of dollars of inventory de- 4-H Recognition event stroyed. There was some insurance nicely. Mr. Bert King, who is super- the family will move over from Kay- 4-H members, family and leaders ny Rausch and senior Alex Engbarth. ond and third respectively. Sixty-four vising the construction work, informs lor soon. coverage, they said. The wholesale gathered together for the 2012 Turner These awards are based on county 4-Hers received monetary awards for us that the building will be completed business will continue they said. County 4-H Recognition event on No- horse show results and completing a completing record books. about Dec. 20. What Mr. King needs Alvin Huber of Freeman was elect- “We’ll do whatever we can with the vember 4th. In addition to wrapping 4-H record book. Gretchen Rops of the Country Clo- is two more bricklayers and he would ed president of the South Dakota Fair buildings we have now,” Lefty said. up the 4-H year, many are recognized Kim Flint, a 10-year leader of the vers and Katelyn Graber of the Gold- be glad to employ them if he could and Exhibition Board at the group’s As far as the future, that remains un- for their achievements and support Clover Kids 4-H Club and Becky en Rule/Rosefield Feeders 4-H Club find them. If the weather continues fa- meeting. Huber succeeds Ray Unruh certain. But in a Friday morning tele- they have given to the 4-H program. Roth, a five-year leader of the were selected as 4-H Ambassadors vorable in 19 days they will be ready of Beresford. phone conversation with Fensel, who Friends of 4-H awards were given Livewires 4-H Club, were recognized for 2012-2013. They will represent for the roof. Should the completion of spends his winters in Texas and was to Joe and Betty Volz and Bob Sattler for their leadership in their respective Turner County 4-H at parades, the fair the structure be delayed because of The annual Hutchinson Co. 4-H gone during the fire, the man who has for their help in the 4-H lunch stand clubs. and other events. unfavorable weather or anything else Recognition Event was held Friday, survived several major fires offered during the fair. They gave the 4-H Fran Ingalls, representing the Turn- Several members were acknowl- no kick will be heard from any of our Nov. 9 at the high school auditorium encouragement. “Don’t give up,” members and their families direction er County NRCS office, gave special edged for their achievements at citizens because they know he is do- in Freeman. The group attending con- Fensel said, “You can’t quit now.” and guidance through their shifts dur- monetary awards to Abbie Strasser, the 2012 State Fair. Judging team ing the best he can. sisted of 4-H members, parents, lead- ing the “Four Best Days of Summer.” Mahli Strasser, Katelyn Graber, Mad- awards were presented to Gretchen ers and others interested in 4-H club Earthquakes in South Dakota are Dakota Ace of Viborg was also recog- eline Loewe and Alyssa Brandsrud Rops, Katelyn Graber, Terysha Roth, 75 years ago work. Glennis Stern, 4-H member not common. In Freeman…unheard nized as a Friend of 4-H. for exhibiting posters and displays in Meghan Hofer, Titus Roesler, Kris- from Freeman served as M.C. for the of. Until Sunday, Nov. 14. Several The Meritorious Award this year the conservation project area at the ten Wieman, Jillian Pierson, Madi- Freeman Courier program which consisted of: Welcome residents report feeling something went to Linda Heeren. Heeren is step- Turner County Fair. son Hofer, Sami Nordmann, Jaxon Nov. 18, 1937 by Mayor Walt Bruun; music by the “like a rumble” around 9 p.m. Most never gave it a second thought. Many ping down as the superintendent of Turner County has nine members Schrag, Madeline Loewe, Trevor We mention the experiences Mr. Freeman High School and Freeman simply assumed it was their furnaces the rabbit building at the fair after 25 graduating from the 4-H program this Johnson, Sammi Schrag, Andy Leber, Carl Hoefs went through so that our Jr. College/Academy Music Depart- kicking in. But with reports of a 4.3 years of leadership in that position. year. Together they have 91 years of Travis Leber and Denver Nordma- younger generation can see what pio- ments: a piano solo by Ranae Hofer, tremor along the Missouri River Val- Linda’s children showed rabbits in 4-H experience. Those graduating nn. Special Foods monetary awards neer life meant. We always feel that Dolton; comments by Ima Crisman ley at 8:58 p.m. Sunday night, people 4-H, and she is now looking forward include Chrissy Becker, Jamie Flint, went to Marissa Hofer, Colton Roth, our present generation is not hard- from the State 4-H Club Office. realized that it was an earthquake to watching her grandchildren show Jill Jensen, Lillie Koerner, Justin Pop- Lexi Slack, Megan Christiansen and ened enough by hardship. The oak they felt. It seems unlikely, but it re- their rabbits at the fair. penga, Ali Rist, Terysha Roth, Kaitlyn Meghan Hofer. Jacia Christiansen, Ali that stands on the side of the hill and 30 years ago ally happened. Then, in view of the Wieman Land and Auction was Stottenburg and Alex Wilson. Rist and Heather Rist each received is hit by many storms can resist much Freeman Courier weather this region has felt this fall — given the Steve Hanten Memorial Madeline Loewe received the $10 from the South Dakota Sheep more. Award this year for all their support award for the top beginning record Growers for the top 20 rate of gain Nov. 17, 1982 two blizzards by Nov. 11 and unusu- ally high amounts of moisture — why they give to 4-H and to the fair. They book. Kristen Wieman had the second lambs at the state fair. Shelby Buus Science Sidelights says 90 percent Obituary: Anna Schrag Waltner, not an earthquake too? have given their time and talents for place book and Ashton Ross the third was awarded $10 for placing in the of the people die before their time. Freeman, died Nov. 7, 87 years. decades to the 4-H premium auction. place book. For the junior division, top five in breeding heifer showman- This would indicate that people are The second major (and early) We want to congratulate all of the Colton Roth received first placed fol- ship. not careful enough about their health Deb Beier watched in disbelief as winter storm of the 1982-83 winter Wieman family and their employees lowed by Marissa Hofer and Travis All of the 4-H leaders, parents, and do not observe the hygienic rules the orange flames darted from the bil- blew into the region Veterans Day in receiving this award. Leber. Gretchen Rops completed the friends, family and sponsors helped they learn in school. Our biggest lowing black smoke, the tears rolling All Around Horse Awards went to top senior record book, while Kim make 2012 another great year for trouble is not ignorance but careless- down her cheeks in the cold Novem- continued on page 11: Reflect beginner Raelin Jurgens, junior Tiffa- Leber and Meghan Hofer placed sec- Turner County 4-H. ness. Big doctors ruin their health by ber rain. “No! No!” she pleaded, not Freeman Courier / November 14, 2012 / page 4 Forum

EDITORIAL ‘Local’ needs to be a community effort at every level ast week’s Courier cover story on local foods Granted, not all this food is purchased in the coun- Falls merchants and professional service providers. support of local residents over the years. That con- included a statistic that drew some local at- ty,” Garrity noted, “but if we could get 10 percent The coincidental timing of Garrity’s early No- tinued local support is essential if they are to con- tention. in local food it would result in $1,321,774.00 each vember visit to Freeman and the approaching Nov. tinue to be available to us. LPat Garrity, coordinator for the South Dakota year.” 23 Black Friday “official start” of the Christmas And that brings us back to the numbers that chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local, spoke at a Nov. Of course, the numbers need to be qualified. Not holiday shopping season makes this an easy con- prompted this editorial. While an exact number is 1 meeting in Freeman where he encouraged local all Hutchinson County residents buy their food in nection. impossible to determine, geography helps. Whether food producers to work together to increase their Freeman. But, on the other hand, those numbers As earlier Courier editorials have noted, there you draw a 20-mile circle around Freeman, look share of the local food consumer market. The im- don’t include residents of McCook and Turner are some things we can’t purchase in Freeman. We at our local school district boundaries, Freeman pact on the local economy could be significant, he counties, and some of them do buy their food here. don’t have a car dealership, for example. And if you Academy constituency or the satellite clinics that said. And, of course, not all local residents make all their want to purchase a suit or diamond ring, for exam- are part of Rural Medical Clinics, it’s obvious that Garrity cited a study that showed Freeman con- purchases in Freeman. ple, you’ll probably be heading to a larger city. But Freeman’s economic base extends well past the city sumers spend more than $13 million on food ev- While the numbers can be debated, one thing is for the most part, most of what we want and need is limits and Hutchinson County and into McCook ery year. That number struck some as high and last not debatable — “local” is the key word. The point available locally. and Turner counties. week Garrity provided more details about that sta- Garrity makes about the positive impact that in- And as earlier editorials have noted, dollars spent Local is good and that includes the rural commu- tistic, including an explanation that it was based on creasing the sales of local foods can have on the locally stay in the community — from helping pay nity that has always been a key component in the not just the city of Freeman but all of Hutchinson local economy is beyond dispute. wages for local workers to supporting local busi- economic and quality of life viability of the Free- County. And that leads to a key corollary that increasing ness owners to adding to the local sales tax revenue. man community. That’s why including “larger” or Citing links for United States Department of Ag- the purchase of all foods locally — whether that’s All of that helps support local projects — infra- “greater” when describing the Freeman community riculture (USDA) and the 2010 United States Cen- our farmers market, our local grocery stores or our structure, services, organizations, churches, etc. makes sense when we talk about being local. sus, Garrity explained the calculation is based on local restaurants — boosts our local economy. And, And as earlier editorials have noted, there is a Local is truly a community effort. It means county population and the USDA food plan cost. of course, that same principle applies to all other “use it or lose it” dimension that cannot be overstat- shared interests, shared support, shared investment “The average low end cost is estimated to be purchases. Buy things locally and we support our ed. Freeman enjoys remarkable retail and profes- and shared commitment. $1,800 and the population is 7,343 people. That local merchants and professional service provid- sional services for a city of 1,308 residents. Those Freeman Courier editorials reflect the opinion of news editor is $13,217,740.00 spent on food by the residents. ers. Buy things in Sioux Falls and we support Sioux local services exist because they have gained the Jeremy Waltner and publisher Tim L. Waltner.

VIEWS FROM OUR COLLEAGUES JOHN DARKOW’S VIEW A letter to teenagers: show us your best Jessica Giard, Chamberlain Sun, Sept. 26 Dear high school students and teenagers in covered, you know this. show us how to use it. general: What you may not know, or remember, are You’ve shown us we can use it to connect My five-year-old child is watching you. In the adults in your life today and in your fu- with others online and through our phones. fact, the community and the world-at-large is ture. They will see this inappropriate moment We can share ideas and information quickly watching you. Please remember this as you through a simple internet search of your name. and with a wide audience. go about your life, making your day-to-day Or, maybe they’ll see it through their own so- Students, social media is not bad; it can be choices. cial networks. Suddenly there is evidence of quite good. It will look much different in five We don’t stalk you or follow you around your not-so-good choices or your drug and al- years, drastically different in 10 years when all day, but we see you. My five-year-old son, cohol use; evidence that you preferred fruity- my son is your age and the young kids are he sees you around town and he knows your flavored vodka over beer and were proud to looking up to him. names because you’ve held jobs working with share that even though you were Use this technology to your ad- kids. And, he thinks you are cool. 17 years old and clearly a minor. vantage. He is watching. So, please, don’t swear. This evidence can leave bread Don’t use it to show off how Use your manners and don’t dress inappropri- crumbs throughout the internet much you can drink or how sexy ately. Pull up your pants, guys. Girls, cover up that are hard to sweep aside. you can be. You are better than that. a little more. My young daughter is watching, Before you take that photo, be- Use this technology to show us too. fore you post that status, before your talents and contributions to the Yes, the rest of the world is watching you. you make that comment, please world. Share with us your outlook You know we live in a small town and people ask yourself this: How will a fu- on the world. Use it to connect with talk, good or bad. Worse yet though, the inter- ture employer or a scholarship re- others to create greater things. You net is a small world and digital memory lasts view board see this? Or, your future friends, can use this technology to change the world, a long, long time. husband or wife? like the Arab Spring. Without social media the Not only do traces of your digitally re- This social media you know today as a high revolution may never have happened. corded escapades stick around, but they get school student is relatively new in the world. Revolutions have started with social media. passed around through your social media net- When you were born, it didn’t exist. We had So, ask yourself this: what will your revolu- works. You know how one photo taken by a dial-up internet to access email and hang out tion be? smartphone at an inappropriate moment can in chat rooms. A cell phone was used to call Sincerely, Jessica Giard hit the internet within seconds and snake its other people and that’s all it could do. All this A mother, newspaper reporter and LETTERS way through the interwebs before you’ve had technology has developed in your lifetime, so community member who uses a chance to be late for curfew. But, as we’ve you are the trendsetters. Your generation will social media, too. Thanks for printing election information Tim and Carol Graber, Hurley DISCOVERING SOUTH DAKOTA Thank you to Tim Waltner and the Courier lot. We have relied on such information in the staff for providing the helpful series of arti- Courier over the years to guide informed vot- cles explaining the various amendments and ing, and simply offer our appreciation. Celebrating the holidays in South Dakota referred laws on this year’s November bal- Katie Hunhoff, Contributing Columnist, South Dakota Magazine Setting the FA cross-country records straight South Dakotans have fun and peculiar ways ago on the Crow Creek Reservation. The reser- tion free for visitors. The North Pole Express to celebrate the holidays. We collected some vation sits on 40 square miles in central South train takes visitors through the lighted won- Stan Epp, Newton, Kan. of our customs for a big feature in our Nov/ Dakota. Christmas trees or decorations can’t derland. Visit Santa and his elves and warm The Oct. 24 Courier article about the Free- beaten Elkton at meets earlier in the year, the Dec issue. We discovered be purchased on the poverty-stricken reserva- up with hot cocoa and cookies. Admission man Academy boys state cross country meet FA boys now knew they were in for a chal- special train rides, sing- tion, but there is no lack of holiday spirit. The is charged and opening day is Nov. 23. Call contained an error which I would like to cor- lenge. But Unruh had won the individual title a-longs in an old country cookout, started by Diamond Willow Minis- (605) 342-6357. rect. First of all, congrats to the guys for one of every class B race that fall, and the team store, wreath-makers and tries, is just one of many holiday get-togeth- Our Nov/Dec 2012 issue has many more of of the best cross-country seasons in FA his- was confident. Going into the state meet, it even a tuba fest. ers and gift-sharings. The Lode Star Casino our staff’s favorite holiday traditions. We cov- tory! looked like an FA/Elkton duel for the title. One beloved tradition in Fort Thompson buys toys and clothes for ered 35 traditions across the state and came to Getting 4th place at state is certainly one There was, however, one wildcard which no is lutefisk, a Norwegian children. St. Joseph Catholic Church provides the conclusion that no other people celebrate of the greatest accomplishments of any boys one anticipated. At state meet, for the first time delicacy and a source of meat for a Christmas Day potluck following the season quite like we do here in South Da- cross-country team. It is, however, not the in the season, schools from the eastern part of much humor. Lutefisk is mass. The local senior center hosts a Christ- kota. highest-placing at state of an FA team. In 1979 South Dakota would have to face teams from air-dried codfish that has mas week banquet. The outdoor hot dog and the FA boys finished higher than fourth. The the west. No one ever knew how motivated been rehydrated by soaking in lye and water, marshmallow roast, held regardless of the Katie Hunhoff is the managing editor reason that the FA annual of 1980 does not the West River Indian teams would be. Sure hence the name, lute (lye) and fisk (fish). -Ac weather, is a favorite for kids. at South Dakota Magazine, a bimonthly show that information is because no one cared enough, on a cold and cloudy November day cording to an old Norwegian-American say- Another favorite, Storybook Island, is magazine published in Yankton. More about the annual that year and so a shoddy in Brookings they showed up. James Unruh ing, half the Norwegians who emigrated to transformed with twinkling lights during No- information is available at www. job was done and little or no information was gave it his all, but came in rubber-legged in America came to escape the hated lutefisk and vember into “Nights of Lights,” a fundraiser southdakotamagazine.com. listed about sports accomplishments. third behind Wallace White Dress and Myron the others came to spread the gospel of lute- to keep the popular Rapid City summer attrac- In the fall of 1979, the boys team of James Ghost Bear. Kyle-Little Wound ran away with fisk. Unruh, Tim “Blob” Lohrentz, Joey Brockm- the team championship. The Gephardt twins Some November lutefisk dinners include: ueller, and David “Frogie” Schrag had one of showed they were back in shape by coming Volga, (held Nov. 10), Lake Campbell Luther- the finest years of FA cross country history in closely behind Unruh to help Elkton to sec- an Church; Waubay, Nov. 16, 17, 18, NeSo- with a high placing at the state meet. I know; I ond place. FA finished third as a team, which Dak, (605) 947-4440; and Chamberlain, Nov. Hill City’s was there as the boys alternate and I watched was a big disappointment since in those days 11, Trinity Lutheran Church, (605) 234-6698. Alpine James Unruh stumble across the finish line state trophies were only given out to first and Christmas in the lumber town of Hill City Inn is the and throw up for 45 minutes after the race. second. takes on a Victorian flair on the Friday follow- The FA boys team that year had won most The 1979 season as a whole, though, was ing Thanksgiving (Nov. 23), as shopkeepers setting for live of their meets and had visions of taking state. one of the best in FA history and one of the and city leaders host an Olde Tyme Dickens FA assumed their main competition would high points of FA cross-country tradition. It is Christmas. Musicians play carols on the ve- music and come from the previous year’s champion Elk- good to see the FA boys picking up that tradi- randa of the Alpine Inn and the restaurant chef roasting ton, whose team included the famous Geph- tion again. Keep it up boys. Let’s see some roasts chestnuts for visitors. A lighted parade chestnuts ardt twins, Ervin and Everett. Defeating them more of you go out next season. It really is fun accompanies Santa’s arrival. Call (605) 574- during would normally have seemed a daunting chal- to run so hard that you vow in the middle of 2368 for information. The fun continues on the lenge, but the twins had started the year out of every 3-mile cross country race that you will Nov. 24 and 25 with Hill City’s Fezziwig Fes- Dickens shape for cross country. I was amazed at an never do this again, but then to change your tival. Prairie Berry Winery staff dress in Vic- Christmas early season meet to actually pass one of them mind after the race as you goof around with torian era costumes and give tours and serve celebra- about half way through a race as he stood barf- your friends and the endorphins kick in. Ev- food and wine pairings amid live entertain- tion. ing beside the course. ( This is one of my few eryone else will admit they vowed the same ment. PHOTO claims to fame in high school sports.) thing, and the camaraderie from suffering to- One of my favorite traditions is a chilly BY BERNIE As the state meet approached, the Geph- gether is unmatched in sport! Christmas cookout that began several years HUNHOFF ardts began to get in shape. Despite having

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______Just Curious is a weekly feature that seeks an online answer. Freeman Courier / November 14, 2012 / page 5 Agriculture SD corn group urges October climate review Beef cattle conference EPA to preserve RFS with future outlook in Sioux Falls Dec. 3-4 Utilizing advancing technologies lected semen, embryo transfer pro- The South Dakota Corn Growers octane. For only the second time in 2012, County received much more rainfall to improve the quality and efficiency grams and the future of pregnancy Association, which represents 12,000 The Clean Air Act allows national the statewide monthly average tem- than the surrounding area. The other of beef production is the theme of a determination in cattle). farmers, strongly opposes a waiver of volume requirements to be waived perature was cooler than average in occurrence was in July, during the conference set for Dec. 3 and 4 at the The conference is being coordi- the nation’s Renewable Fuel Standard only if they would severely harm the October. Statewide, nearly all loca- peak of the summer drought.” Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Sioux nated by The Beef Reproduction (RFS). economy or environment of a state, tions were also drier than average, One positive note going forward is Falls. Leadership Team, South Dakota State The organization has submitted region, or the U.S., or if the adminis- according to latest reports from the the updated climate outlook for No- The conference gets under way at University and iGrow.org. Details are comments to the Environmental Pro- trator determines the domestic supply National Weather Service observers vember. The latest map, released Nov. 8:30 a.m. Dec. 3 with a session de- available at the conference website tection Agency in opposition to waiv- of renewable fuel is inadequate. and the High Plains Regional Climate 1, puts northern South Dakota in an voted to understanding how to profit muconf.missouri.edu/ARSBC-South- er requests made by several Southern Gross said the nation has an ad- Center in Lincoln, Neb. area of higher chances of wetter than and produce better quality beef by Dakota/ or ask your extension field states that are concerned about the equate supply of domestic ethanol. “There was very little drought re- average conditions. implementing reproductive technolo- specialist for details. current high price of corn. The RFS They also say the waiver requests, lief to speak of,” said Laura Edwards, “There have been a lot of fluctua- gies. Sessions will continue with the For registration and cost informa- program, part of the U.S energy pol- which cite rising feed expenses for SDSU Extension Climate Field Spe- tions this fall in the outlook maps, but importance and control of estrus, tion call the Best Western Ramkota in icy, requires designated amounts of livestock producers, fail to provide cialist. “Harvest of corn, soybeans a wetter pattern may be settling in, at male fertility and genetics. The day Sioux Falls at 605-336-0650. Be sure renewable fuel to be blended in gaso- any evidence the RFS is causing eco- and sunflowers is pretty much com- least for the next couple of weeks,” concludes with hands-on activities to ask for the Applied Reproductive line. nomic harm. Corn prices rose as the plete, which is a positive impact from said Edwards. where participants can become more Strategies in Beef Cattle conference “A waiver would do more damage nation’s drought worsened. drought, but winter wheat is continu- The remaining two-thirds of the familiar with several of the topics dis- rate. than good. The RFS encourages do- An Iowa State University study ing to struggle with the lack of mois- state is forecast to have equal chances cussed. For more information, contact mestic production of ethanol and has estimates that if the RFS were to be ture.” of below average, above average and The Dec. 4 sessions begin at 8:30 SDSU Extension Beef Reproduction greatly reduced the need for imported waived, the average corn price would Only two climate observing loca- near average precipitation. a.m. Speakers will address nutrition- Management Specialist George Perry oil. Ethanol plants provide jobs, create drop only 28 cents per bushel. The tions were warmer than average in Temperature projections for the reproduction interactions, stress man- at 605-688-5456 or reach him by e- economic growth in rural communi- RFS increases corn production and October, Hot Springs and Ardmore, next month appear to continue the agement, vaccination and advancing mail at [email protected]. ties and strengthen the farming indus- creates a global market for corn. both in Fall River county. Elsewhere, warm trend that we have seen for technologies (including gender-se- try,” SDCGA President Mark Gross Since the RFS was enacted in 2005, the mercury fell as much as five de- most of the year. All of the state is said. “The severe drought throughout five of the six largest corn crops of all grees below average. Wessington projected to have higher chances of the nation’s agricultural heartland is time were grown in the United States, Springs, Forestburg, and Flandreau warmer than average temperatures in what’s directly responsible for rising according to USDA statistics. were among those that reported the November. grain prices. The economic damage of In South Dakota, corn acres in- largest differences from average. Edwards says there may be some the drought has been done and can’t creased from 3.8 million acres in A three-county area in the north- short-term relief of drought condi- be reversed.” 2001 to 5.2 million acres in 2011. The east was wetter than average, but that tions this month. She adds that she is Thank You Despite the widespread drought, state’s average yield rose from 109 is an anomaly from the rest of South looking towards November with re- the nation will produce enough corn bushels per acre in 2001 to 132 bush- Dakota. served optimism. Citizens of District 19 “There was a big rain event around “I’m ever the optimist, but each to meet demand for feed and fuel, the els per acre in 2011. World corn pro- Your overwhelming support throughout corn groups said. In addition, there duction grew from 23 billion bushels Oct. 20 and 21 that brought over 3 passing dry month is making it more are nearly 800 million gallons of eth- in 2000 to 35 billion in 2011. inches of rain to the Webster and difficult to keep that optimism,” said this campaign is very much appreciated. anol in reserve, providing additional A Purdue University study con- Waubay area,” said Edwards. “That is Edwards. We are humbled by how quickly our assurance that the RFS will be met. cluded that if the 2013 average corn the second time this year where Day To learn more visit iGrow.org. campaign for the people became a campaign “South Dakota farmers set out to price is $8 per bushel and crude oil is of the people not just across District 19 but produce a record corn crop, which $100 a barrel, a waiver would have beyond District 19 boundaries as well. didn’t happen because of one of the little or no near-term impact on etha- Website hay listings worst droughts in state history,” Gross nol demand and corn prices because buy or sell. With the short hay crop We are determined to work for a better said. “The good news is that thanks to refineries don’t have access to cheap- by Rodney Strand improvements in seed biotechnology er sources of octane. this year, this may be of interest to future for all. A special thank you to our Turner County FSA and the increased adoption of reduced Any reduction in the amount of you if you are buying or selling. The veterans for preserving our freedoms. tillage farming practices, we should corn produced for ethanol would also I have a couple websites to look at two sites are www.hayexchange.com still produce the state’s sixth-largest reduce the amount of dried distillers if you are looking for hay or straw to and www.haybarn.com. Bill Van Gerpen corn crop on record.” grains (DDG), which are added to (Paid for by Van Gerpen for State Senate, PO Box 10, Tyndall, SD 57066) South Dakota has 15 ethanol plants livestock feed. A limited supply of with a capacity to produce more than DDG would also increase demand for 1 billion gallons of ethanol annually. more corn in feed rations and likely The state’s ethanol industry directly negate savings from any reduction in employs nearly 900 people. Ethanol corn prices. ‘A small town’s pulse.’ is blended into gasoline to increase -SIOUX FALLS ARGUS LEADER - Sept. 6, 2012 All subscriptions to the Freeman Courier come due at Time To the end of the calendar year. That means the time to Congratulations to Mr. Nelson and Mr. Schoenfish on their election to the South Dakota renew is fast approaching ReflecT! House from District 19. I wish them well. I would like to thank all of the nice folks I have If you’re not already a subscriber, become one today met over the past eight months and a special and receive the weekly Freeman news in print, on 2012 – What a different year so far! HEAT AND DROUGHT – Record Commodity Prices – Record Land Sales and Rental thanks to those who supported my campaign your computer or on you tablet or smart phone. with their encouragement, donations and votes. 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Moni- For the past 13 months this space berg and Armadillo Balls from Josh seasonal and holiday dishes. It will — but they will not have the local needed for side dishes. That means tor the temperature, and never leave has featured cooks with ties to the Andersen; gone to the Dominican appear the first week of every month. connection. the big bird may have to take an alter- unattended. Freeman community, the recipes they Republic to learn about Sancocho The December recipe, for ex- If you are interested in offering nate route to the table according to Dr. Pressure cooker: Use turkey parts know and love best and the stories from Digna Miller and to Greece ample, might focus on a Christmas one of your favorite recipes, please Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health such as breasts, legs, and thighs for behind some of those dishes. Based to discover Baklava from Kelsey dessert or a New Year’s Eve appetiz- let us know. It is, after all, you and education specialist. this device. Follow the manufactur- on what we’ve heard on the street Ortman; and we’ve got an up-close er. January could be a favorite soup your favorites — and your willing- “No matter what route you chose, er instructions for a quick-cooking the feature has been enormously look at some of Freeman’s favorites for the coldest nights, and February ness to share — that makes this always ensure whole turkeys reach (about 1/3 or less of conventional popular; after all, who doesn’t love like Ruth Roesler’s Donuts and Judy might be something to make for your work. And if the supply should ever 165 degrees as measured in the inner- time) product. great food? Schrag’s Wiener Winks. Valentine’s Day sweetheart. outweigh the demand, maybe this most part of the thigh and wing and Slow cooker: Use cut-up parts of In partnership with Freeman’s two But a difficulty in finding local You get the idea. can return to a weekly feature. In the the thickest part of the breast,” said the turkey like legs, thighs, breasts, grocery stores, we’ve learned about cooks willing to share their recipes We will continue to feature recipes meantime, once a month it will be. Duitsman. wings, or quarters. Begin heating on original dishes like Green Meat Chili has prompted us to scale the effort in this space during the off weeks Thanks for eating. Here are some things to keep in “high” for an hour or more before from Eian and Nathan Schrag, Sch- back from a weekly feature to a — just like we did before “In The mind with various turkey cooking turning to “low” (or, just continue meck Stoup from LaDonna Schar- monthly one, and to focus more on Kitchen” debuted in October 2011 -Jeremy Waltner, News Editor methods. cooking on “high”). A minimum heat- Electric roaster oven: This appli- ing temperature between 170 and 200 ance can be used on the countertop degrees should be maintained. 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85th birthday celebration The family of Reno Mettler in- vites the public to join them on Sat- urday, Nov. 24 to celebrate Reno’s 85th birthday. The event will be held Ann’s in Menno at the Immanuel Lutheran Church fellowship hall from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. No gifts please. The fam- PLACE ily says, “your presence is all that is desired.” WILL BE CLOSED Thursday, Nov. 22 & Friday, Nov. 23 PROTECT! For The Thanksgiving Holiday PRESERVE! LAMINATE! DAILY Laminating encases SPECIALS Wedding: Renkly-Waltner Wedding: Schram-Tschetter those papers If you are not sure if Shannon Waltner and Joshua Ren- Schaefer, Phyllis Barker and Traci Krista Schram of Pierre, S.D., couple now resides in Sioux Falls. you want to preserve you can handle the kly were married Saturday, Aug. 11, Renkly. and Paul Tschetter of Sioux Falls, Krista received her bachelor of arts with a clear, 2012 at First Lutheran Church in Travis Renkly and Brady Renkly, S.D., were united in marriage Satur- degree in 2008 and her juris doctorate generous portions of Volga, S.D. Pastor Dan Overbo of- both brothers of the groom, were best day, July 7, 2012, at First Reformed in 2011 from the University of South protective coating. the daily special ficiated the ceremony. men. Groomsmen were Dustin Hey- Church in Rock Rapids, Iowa. The Dakota. She is employed as a law The bride is the daughter of Roger lens, Jacob Davis, Tyler Steen and Rev. Katie Van Veldhuizen officiated. clerk for the South Dakota Supreme we offer the: and Peg Waltner of Marion, S.D. She Brandon Hope. A reception took place at the Wash- Court. Paul received his bachelor of NEWSPAPER ARTICLES is the granddaughter of the late John- Adison Renkly and Becka Ren- ington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. arts degree from Bethel College in MEMORIAL FOLDERS VALUE MEAL ny and Mabel Waltner and the late kly, nieces of the groom, were flower The bride is the daughter of Jeff 2004 and his masters in business ad- Herbert and Genevieve Weier, Free- girls. Denver Kindt and Jacob Kliew- and Laureen Schram, Rock Rapids. ministration and juris doctorate from SPORTS SCHEDULES A Smaller Portion man, S.D. er, both cousins of the bride, were The groom is the son of Wesley and the University of South Dakota in PRICE SHEETS Of The Daily Special The groom is the son of Dennis ring bearers. Lois Tschetter of Brookings, S.D. 2007. He is an attorney with Boyce, RECIPIES At A Value Price! and Tammy Renkly of Volga and the The bride is employed at Mick- Following a honeymoon to British Greenfield, Pashby & Welk in Sioux grandson of Richard and Eunyce Ren- elson Middle School in Brookings, Columbia and Alberta, Canada, the Falls. Sizes From Business Cards MONDAYS Closed kly, Arlington, S.D., and Raymond where she teaches 8th grade math. and Beverly Pottratz, Brookings, S.D. The groom is employed at Meadow Freeman Courier weddings policy All The Way To 11x17 Posters TUESDAY - SATURDAY Angie Waltner, the bride’s sister, Creek Golf Course in Volga, and also The Freeman Courier prints wedding stories and photos at no charge pro- 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were works on his family farm. The couple vided they do not exceed 500 words and are submitted within 90 days of the FREEMAN SUNDAYS - Lunch Only Jennifer Jerde, Andrea Warne, Ashley lives on an acreage near Arlington. wedding. COURIER 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 308 S. Main, Freeman, Main Street, Freeman first Readspace close • Recycle Fri 11/9, ad size 6.420 x 10.500,605-925-7033 605-925-7254 Family Memorials file name 6420X10500, num of papers 2 Thank You by Gibson for your support TYLER BURLAGE in the General Election for CELL: (605) 929-8319 District 19 State Representative. OFFICE: (605) 335-0980 I look forward to www.gibsonmonuments.com working for you in Pierre. Markers - Monuments - Cemetery Lettering Kyle Schoenfish Family Owned and Locally Operated Paid for by Schoenfish for House, 42472 Maxwell Rd, Scotland SD 57059, Loretta Schoenfish, Treasurer ReceiveReceive One One Free Free Vase Vase with AnyAny Two Piece MomumentMonument Purchase

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Officials, farmers to graduate school also at SDSU get- ting a master’s degree in animal hus- bandry. While in graduate school, he work to remove met and eventually married Ardell (Hopf) Timmerman on Sept. 2, 1951. The couple taught in Beresford, S.D., for several years and subsequently ROW obstructions moved to Watertown, where Leonard said some landowners are stating that taught agriculture and biology. Leon- by Wendy Royston Commissioners from their areas have ard took additional training to become Parkston Advance “approved” them to leave their hay a guidance counselor. After 16 years Hutchinson County officials are bales set. One such landowner is in with the Watertown High School, taking steps to ensure that landowners the Freeman area. Leonard was transferred to the Lake are more vigilant of a law concerning “He’s got two or three bales there Area Technical Institute rising quick- right-of-way obstruction this year. that have always been there. If he ly within the school’s administration. Rick Petersen, who has served as hauls them, they will fall apart, and For the next two decades, Leonard the county’s zoning administrator they’ll be shot,” Commissioner Steve would be the director at Lake Area since May, said he has been working Friesen of the Freeman area said. “So, and guide the school through incred- with landowners on removing hay he’s feeding (from them).” ible growth. At his retirement in 1990, bales and other items placed within Friesen said that, when the indi- there were over 1000 students per 50 feet of right-of-way lines through- vidual approached him, he told him to Leonard Timmerman year in nearly 20 programs of study. out the county. Under county ordi- wait until after the next commission- He was bestowed many awards recog- nance, right-of-way lines are defined ers’ meeting, when he could gather Leonard H. Timmerman, educator nizing him as one of the earliest and as roughly 50 feet from the center of a more information regarding the re- and long-time director of the Lake most steadfast promoters/enablers county road or 30 feet from the center quirement. Area Technical Institute in Water- of vocational technical education in of a township road. Typically, fence “As long as they work with me, I town, S.D., died Nov. 6, 2012, after an South Dakota. lines are set at the right-of-way line really don’t care,” Petersen said, add- extended illness. He was 88 years old. His commitment to vocational edu- mark, so bales, silage piles and other ing commissioners should encourage His funeral was held Friday, Nov. cation matched his commitment to obstructions legally must be sent no constituents to contact him if they are 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church of family, faith and community. Leonard closer than 50 feet from the fence line. unsure of the ordinance and how it ap- Our Redeemer with Reverend Chris and Ardell were founding members of “I’m going out and talking to them plies in particular situations. Matson officiating. Special music the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer and trying to work out some sort of “As an individual … you can’t (ap- was provided by Tami Hayzlett and in Watertown. Leonard was a willing timeframe,” Petersen told commis- pove) that,” he said. “You guys work Mary DeVany as a duet, A.J. Sherrill and eager volunteer and advocate for sioners Nov. 8. as a committee; you don’t work in- as organist, Kris Wollman and Mary Watertown serving on multiple boards Petersen said he has been flexible dividually. … If they leave the bale Wika as pianists and the Praise & Re- and organizations including being the with the 30 farmers he has visited so there and somebody runs off the road joice Choir. Pallbearers were all of the North Central Federation Governor of far, giving them a few weeks to take and dies, (the commission is respon- grandchildren of Ardell and Leonard. the Cosmopolitan Club International. care of their items, with the under- sible).” Honorary groups will be administra- He enjoyed playing the bass drum in standing that they cannot be placed so Harnisch agreed. tion and teachers at LATI, and staff the Watertown City Band for over 40 close to roadways in the future. “If there comes to be a question like and friends at Jenkins Living Center. years. In his free time, he loved wood- Commissioner Glenn Harnisch of that, explain to them what you know Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, working, gardening, pheasant hunt- the Milltown area, who is the com- and what you don’t know, so we keep Watertown, with military honors con- ing, and following activities of his mission’s liaison with the Hutchinson everything consistent,” he said. ducted by VFW Frank Adams Post children and grandchildren. In later County Planning and Zoning Board, Friesen said he understood, and 750, Codington County American years, he enjoyed volunteering at the said he appreciated Petersen’s ap- that that was what he had told the Legion Post 17, SD Army National Jenkins Living Center where he even- proach to handling the issue, which constituent. Guard, and Patriot Guard Riders. tually became a resident. Leonard’s has been ongoing throughout the Petersen said a majority of farmers Leonard was born Sept. 5, 1924, in family is forever grateful to the Jen- county for years. not in compliance with the ordinance Duluth, Minn., to Emma (Freuden- kins staff for their compassionate care “That’s even going beyond the or- have willingly moved their bales after thal) and Wilhelm Timmerman. The of their mother and father. dinance,” Harnisch said. “The ordi- visiting with him so far. family landed on Ellis Island from Leonard is survived by his children: nance says (they have) seven days. “If you guys want me to stay on Hamburg, Germany, only months pri- Dr. William (Kathy) Timmerman, The board is trying to work with them that same path and are willing to back or to his birth. The family moved to Richmond, Va., Judith (Dr. Barry) and give them some time, so they me up, I’ll keep moving,” he said. Arthur, N.D., and then settled in Ab- Bauer and Dr. Gary (Gena) Timmer- don’t lose feed value and cost people Commissioners said they agreed erdeen, S.D. Leonard graduated from man, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Dr. Robert money. We’re trying to be reasonable with his handling of the situations so Aberdeen Central High School in (Julie) Timmerman, Westlake, Texas; about it. … The way it’s written right far. 1942 and began college coursework his adopted foreign exchange daugh- now, after seven days, it’s supposed to “What he’s doing is consistent. at Northern State Teacher’s College ter from Australia, Jennie Granger; be turned over to the state’s attorney.” We’re trying not to show favoritism,” that fall. He was soon drafted into his sister Mary (Jim) Williams, Sun Harnisch said he felt that the plan- Harnisch said. the United States Army during WWII City West, Ariz; 14 grandchildren; ning and zoning board and Petersen Other members of the commission defending the Philippines where he and two great-grandchildren. should be allowed more discretion in agreed. was seriously injured in an explosion. He was preceded in death by his application of the ordinance, in order “Consistency is the (key),” Com- With third degree burns over most of loving wife, Ardell; his parents; his to get landowners in compliance. missioner Jerome Hoff of Menno his body and severe damage to joints sister, Anita Gohl; brother, Herbert In the process, however, Petersen said. and tendons, he began an 18 month Timmerman; and his infant grand- long path to recovery at a variety of daughter, Katherine Timmerman. military hospitals from Subic Bay The family requests memorials to to Fitzsimons. Upon recovery and be designated to the Lutheran Church EVERYONE IS INVITED leaving the military service, Leonard of Our Redeemer Timmerman Schol- re-entered college this time at South arships, 2001 2nd St NW, Watertown, Olivet UMC Youth 3rd Annual Dakota State University majoring in SD 57201; Arrows Education Foun- agriculture. He was the first in his dation, 216 10 St SE, Watertown, SD CHILI COOKOFF family to obtain an undergraduate 57201; or LATI Foundation, PO Box degree thanks to the GI Bill. With a 730, Watertown, SD 57201. at the Olivet United Methodist Church, Olivet, SD desire to be a county agent, he went Sunday, November 18 at 7:00 pm Worship begins at 7:00 pm with speaker Ken FRESH FRYERS Wintersteen and guest musicians Parkston UCC Men’s Quartet, followed by fellowship and chili. 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LP Cylinder Baseball Association will be dealing 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SPECIAL OUT-OF-TOWN TRIPS Exchange for $12.50 Freeman Community Transit is Blackjack, Poker & Craps available to more than just seniors All proceeds going to Freeman Baseball and for medical appointments. The bus is also available We Will Have Food & Drink Specials to groups and organizations for special out-of-town trips Call Now To Book Your Christmas Party and excursions. Call for details. Freeman 925-7022 We Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day Order Rides By 6 p.m. Freeman: 605-925-7999 JOIN US AT For The Next Day; Call Yankton: 605-665-7103 175 W. Third Street, Freeman - 925-4377 185 E. THIRD STREET 605-661-6545 Toll Free: 1-800-477-2744 Freeman Courier / November 14, 2012 / page 9 Election n Voters make decision on national races, state ballot measures continued from front page which gave Kloucek the edge by a vote of 1,055 to 881, cent. Supreme Court Justice Glen A. Severson. Both South Da- opposing votes. or 54 percent to 45 percent. Kloucek has served multiple The Romney ticket won Hutchinson County by a per- kotans and Hutchinson County residents said Severson Constitutional Amendment P passed at both the state terms in both houses and was first elected to the state leg- centage of 71.56 percent to 26.95 percent. should be retained, with statewide voters approving the and county levels, with statewide voters giving approval islature in 1991. move 80.18 percent to 19.82 percent and county voters 215,602 votes to 118,141, or 64.60 percent to 35.40 per- Schoenfish and Nelson came out on top of a three-way U.S. House giving it 81.36 percent to 18.64 percent. cent. Hutchinson County voters had it slightly closer than race with Democrat Alan Fenner in the race for the two In the race for the United States House of Representa- that, with approval coming in at 59.45 percent of the vote District 19 house seats. Nelson, who was running in Dis- tives, incumbent Republican Kristi Noem took the victory Ballot measures and opposition at 40.55 percent. trict 19 after serving in District 25 before legislative redis- with 207,593 votes to 153,742 for challenger Democrat Several ballot issues were decided with the 2012 gen- Initiated Measure 15, which would have imposed a 1 tricting, garnered the most votes of the three with 6,956. Matt Varilek, or 57.45 percent to 42.55 percent. Hutchin- eral election. percent sales tax, was defeated at the state level by a vote Schoenfish brought in the second-highest number of votes son County voters gave Noem an even stronger endorse- South Dakotans overwhelmingly defeated Constitu- of 198,531 to 151,466, or 56.72 percent to 43.28 percent. with 6,550 and Fenner drew 3,708, for percentage totals ment, giving her a 69.40 percent to 30.60 percent win. tional Amendement M, which would have changed cer- In Hutchinson County, the spread was 53.89 percent to of 40.01 percent, 38.05 percent and 21.54 percent, respec- PUC/Judge retention tain state provisions relating to corporations, by a vote 46.11 percent. tively. of 228,663 to 96,162 for percentages of 70.40 and 29.6. Referred Law 14, which would have created a large Fenner, of Menno, took third in all District 19 coun- The six-year term on the Public Utilities Commission Hutchinson County followed suit, defeating the amend- project development fund at the state level, was defeated ties except Bon Homme, where he took second behind was won by incumbent Republican Kristie Fiegen over ment by a margin of 70.24 percent to 29.76 percent. by statewide voters 190,074 to 139,719, or 57.63 percent Schoenfish 1,174 to 770. challengers Matt McGovern, Democrat, and Russell Clark, Hutchinson County and statewide voters agreed on de- to 42.37 percent. Hutchinson County voters echoed that Terms for the state house and senate run for two years. Libertarian. Fiegen earned 187,339 votes to 140,412 votes feating Constitutional Amendment N, which would have with 61.13 percent to 38.87 percent. Hutchinson County voters generally followed statewide and 19,686 votes for McGovern and Clark for percentages changed the reimbursement rate for state legislators travel- Referred Law 16, an extensive education reform law, trends on other races and ballot issues. of 53.92 percent, 40.41 percent and 5.67 percent. ing to and from the legislative session in Pierre. Statewide was defeated by South Dakota voters 235,006 to 114,560 Hutchinson County voters again mirrored those results, voters defeated the amendment 215,612 to 125,690 for for percentages of 67.23 to 32.77. Hutchinson County vot- U.S. President returning Fiegen to the PUC with votes equaling 64.94 percentages of 63.17 and 36.83. Hutchinson County vot- ers also defeated the law by a spread of 75.42 percent to In the race for United States President and Vice Presi- percent, 30.97 percent and 4.09 percent. ers followed that line closely, with 64.65 percent voting no 24.58. dent, Republicans Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan easily The race for the four-year term on the Public Utilities and 35.35 percent voting in favor of the amendment. South Dakota voters turned out in large numbers, with carried the state over incumbents Barack Obama and Joe Commission was won statewide by Republican incumbent Voters at both levels approved Constitutional Amend- a 69.64 percent turnout at the polls. Hutchinson County Biden with a total vote of 210,556 to 144,993, or percent- Chris Nelson over Democratic challenger Nick Nemec ment O, which changes the way funds are disbursed from came in even higher at 71.85 percent turnout, with the ages of 57.89 percent to 38.86 percent. Also receiving 226,531 votes to 111,418 for percentages of 67.97 percent the state cement plant trust. Statewide voters cast 186,919 Menno polling location seeing a 71.81 percent turnout. votes were Libertarian candidates Gary Johnson and Jim to 32.03 percent. Hutchinson County voters agreed giv- ballots in favor and 142,366 ballots against the amend- The Freeman polling location saw a turnout of 73.87 per- Gray and Constitution Party candidates Virgil Goode and ing Nelson 77.30 percent of the vote and Nemec 22.70 ment for percentages of 56.77 and 43.23. County voters cent. The highest turnout in the county was 77.98 percent James Clymer, who received 5,795 and 2,371 votes, re- percent. again followed the statewide trend closely, giving approv- at the St. Peter and Paul Parish Hall in Precinct 4. spectively, for percentages of 1.59 percent and 0.65 per- Voters were also asked whether to retain South Dakota al to 53.06 percent of the votes and 46.94 percent casting

2012 GENERAL ELECTION - HUTCHINSON CO. ; DISTRICT 19 2012 GENERAL ELECTION - TURNER CO.; DISTRICT 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TOTAL 1D 2B 3C 4C 5N 6V 7I 8C TOTAL U.S. President Obama/Biden 180 202 25 131 246 109 30 923 (26.95%) U.S. President Obama/Biden 226 300 92 90 210 202 77 214 1,411 (33.52%) Goode/Clymer 4 5 4 4 7 1 1 26 (0.76%) Goode/Clymer 7 4 4 1 4 6 2 9 37 (0.88%) 4 Romney/Ryan 540 558 120 317 419 340 157 2,451 (71.56%) 4 Romney/Ryan 609 575 234 200 352 288 108 349 2,715 (64.49%) Johnson/Gray 5 4 1 5 4 3 3 25 (0.73%) Johnson/Gray 15 11 5 1 1 7 2 5 47 (1.12%) U.S. Rep. Matt Varilek 210 218 29 160 271 125 41 1.054 (30.60%) U.S. Rep. Matt Varilek 291 329 114 98 222 224 79 245 1.602 (38.08%) 4 Kristi Noem 525 544 121 304 418 331 148 2,391 (69.40%) 4 Kristi Noem 569 560 220 197 344 273 111 331 2,605 (61.92%) PUC - 6 yr Matt McGovern 205 223 32 146 271 126 43 1,046 (30.97%) PUC - 6 yr Matt McGovern 263 254 97 100 210 211 73 241 1,449 (35.28%) 4 Kristie Fiegen 467 494 107 303 391 297 134 2,193 (64.94%) 4 Kristie Fiegen 526 593 203 183 291 244 97 289 2,426 (59.07%) Russell Clark 38 28 9 12 20 20 10 138 (4.09%) Russell Clark 48 35 23 12 51 23 12 28 232 (5.65%) PUC - 4 yr Nick Nemec 142 141 33 131 168 105 29 749 (22.70%) PUC - 4 yr Nick Nemec 169 177 68 72 148 135 59 153 981 (24.44%) 4 Chris Nelson 555 580 112 318 494 336 155 2,550 (77.30%) 4 Chris Nelson 647 677 256 214 389 338 117 395 3,033 (75.56%) D19 Senator Frank Kloucek 315 295 83 182 237 173 73 1,359 (39.67%) D17 Senator 4 Tom Jones 207 270 83 99 191 305 122 301 1,578 (38.09%) 4 Bill Van Gerpen 414 466 66 276 447 284 114 2,067 (60.33%) John Chicoine 634 616 239 191 362 194 66 263 2,565 (61.91%) D19 Rep. Alan Fenner 277 317 47 107 178 101 51 1,078 (20.87%) D17 Rep. Marion Sorlien 256 290 92 118 220 322 100 276 1,674 (30.72%) 4 Kyle Schoenfish 527 433 92 252 490 323 152 2,269 (43.92%) 4 Ray Ring 216 221 90 78 160 167 67 207 1,206 (22.13%) 4 Stace Nelson 342 370 92 295 357 263 100 1,819 (35.21%) 4 Nancy Rasmussen 573 582 226 194 369 227 92 307 2,570 (47.16%) Judge 4 Severson Yes 485 520 88 281 478 290 137 2,279 (81.36%) Judge 4 Severson Yes 592 679 229 209 397 359 134 425 3,024 (83.86%) Retention Severson No 117 93 20 71 102 97 22 522 (18.64%) Retention Severson No 112 106 60 32 98 69 28 77 582 (16.14%) Amend M Yes 193 200 27 138 188 116 52 914 (29.76%) Amend M Yes 231 243 82 86 135 118 58 123 1,076 (27.62%) (Corporations) 4 No 449 451 101 287 442 302 125 2,157 (70.24%) (Corporations) 4 No 549 606 228 190 398 330 111 408 2,820 (72.38%) Amend N Yes 252 269 38 101 244 163 72 1,139 (35.35%) Amend N Yes 275 282 92 112 163 151 67 162 1,304 (32.36%) (Travel) 4 No 425 429 94 340 418 266 111 2,083 (64.65%) (Travel) 4 No 529 585 237 177 384 311 109 394 2,726 (67.64%) Amend O 4 Yes 358 383 68 176 346 227 105 1,663 (53.06%) Amend O 4 Yes 460 479 181 170 294 228 98 300 2,210 (56.09%) (Cement Plant) No 295 293 66 252 291 194 80 1,471 (46.94%) (Cement Plant) No 329 272 129 116 243 226 73 242 1,730 (43.91%) Amend P 4 Yes 401 429 67 223 386 249 120 1,875 (59.45%) Amend P 4 Yes 498 554 200 206 329 259 104 321 2,471 (63.00%) (Balanced Bud) No 261 252 64 207 254 178 63 1,279 (40.55%) (Balanced Bud) No 285 292 112 81 203 190 71 217 1,451 (37.00%) Init. Measure 15 Yes 272 402 61 178 353 217 69 1,552 (46.11%) Init. Measure 15 Yes 379 371 132 142 226 240 96 339 1,925 (46.37%) (1% Sales Tax) 4 No 436 340 86 280 326 226 120 1,814 (53.89%) (1% Sales Tax) 4 No 457 512 199 152 343 245 87 231 2,226 (53.63%) Ref. Law 14 Yes 249 274 31 211 236 167 67 1,235 (38.87%) Ref. Law 14 Yes 335 362 114 202 177 167 66 210 1,533 (38.83%) (Development) 4 No 411 413 107 226 413 259 113 1,942 (61.13%) (Development) 4 No 460 494 195 180 357 286 110 333 2,415 (61.17%) Ref. Law 16 Yes 176 184 23 152 143 94 50 822 (24.58%) Ref. Law 16 Yes 265 233 78 83 128 93 35 132 1,047 (25.28%) (Education Reform) 4 No 527 554 123 304 534 343 137 2,522 (75.42%) (Education Reform) 4 No 565 645 154 213 440 392 145 441 3,095 (74.72%)

HUTCHINSON COUNTY TURNER COUNTY 1. Menno Fire Hall: Cities of Menno and Olivet; Capital, Kassel, Molan, Sweet, Valley townships 1. Marion Legion Hall: Cities of Dolton, Marion, Monroe; Dolton, Marion, Monroe, Rosefield townships 2. Freeman City Hall: City of Freeman; Grandview, Silver Lake townships 2. Parker City Community Building: City of Parker; Brothersfield, Home, Parker townships 3. Clayton Township Hall: Clayton, Pleasant, Wolf Creek townships 3. Chancellor City Hall: City of Chancellor; Germantown Township 4. St. Peter and Paul Parish Hall: City of Dimock; Cross Plains, Foster, Liberty, Milltown, Starr, Susquehanna townships 4. Spring Valley Lutheran Church: Childstown, Salem, Spring Valley townships 5. Parkston American Legion Hall: City of Parkston 5. Hurley Senior Citizens Center: Cities of Davis, Hurley; Hurley, Middleton, Norway townships 6. Tripp American Legion Hall: City of Tripp; Fair, German, Kulm, Oak Hollow townships 6. Viborg City Hall: City of Viborg; Swan Lake Township 7. Hutchinson County Courthouse — Olivet: Kaylor, Sharon, Wittenberg townships 7. Irene Community Building: City of Irene; Daneville Township 8. Good Shepherd Pascale Hall: City of Centerville; Centerville, Turner townships

ELECTION TOTALS BH Doug Han Hutch McC Dist 19 Total Clay Turner Dist 17 Total 4 This breakdown of votes in the Nov. 6 general election are taken D19 Senator Frank Kloucek 1,055 456 803 1,359 1,004 4,677 (39.97%) D17 Senator Tom Jones 3,175 1,578 4,753 (52.44%) from the South Dakota Secretary of State website — electionre- 4 Bill Van Gerpen 881 1,223 1,388 2,067 1,465 7,024 (60.03%) John Chicoine 1,746 2,565 4,311 (47.56%) sults.sd.gov. The larger boxes above show the vote by precincts D19 Rep. Alan Fenner 770 312 644 1,078 904 3,708 (21.54%) D17 Rep. Marion Sorlien 2,352 1,674 4,026 (51.58%) in Hutchinson and Turner counties. The smaller boxes show the 4 Kyle Schoenfish 1,174 1,014 1,007 2,269 1,086 6,550 (38.05%) 4 Ray Ring 3,005 1,206 4,211 (33.03%) votes by county for the two local legislative races. The checkmark 4 4 (4) indicates the winner at the legislative or state level. Stace Nelson 742 1,142 1,546 1,819 1,707 6,956 (40.01%) Nancy Rasmussen 1,942 2,570 4,512 (35.39%)

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FREEMAN IRENE Bethany Mennonite Church Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Shane VanMeveren, Pastor Sunday, November 18 - Worship , 9 a.m.; S.S., 10 a.m. 509 S. Juniper St., Freeman, SD Phone 925-7402 CLAYTON email: [email protected] St. Peter Lutheran Church Sunday, November 18 - Broadcast on cable TV channel 19, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Worship Service, 9 a.m.; Fellowship Time, (Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod) 42654 272nd St. 10-10:15 a.m.; Discovery Hour, 10:15-11:10 a.m. St. Peters Ph. 825-4222 Kenneth Soyk, Vacancy Pastor - Phone 928-3050 Bethlehem Reformed Church OPC Wednesday, November 14 - Confirmation at Faith, 3:30 300 S. Relanto St. - PO Box 519 p.m.; Youth, 4:30 p.m. Phone 925-7642 Thursday, November 15 - Midweek School, 4:30 p.m. Pastor - Rev. Ken Honken Sunday, November 18 - Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Wor- Web: www.brcopc.org ship, 10:45 a.m.; Bible Class at Faith, 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 - Kids Catechism Club, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 21 - Confirmation at Faith, 3:30 Sunday, November 18 - Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.; Sun- p.m.; Youth, 4:30 p.m. SKJOLD PHOTOS day School, 11 a.m. IDYLWILDE Fellowship Harvest Community Church 702 S. Highway 81 St. Boniface Catholic Church n P.O.W. camps, field hospitals or other places of human Randy Tschetter, Pastor - Phone 925-4919 Rev. Father Mathew Vazhappilly misery, there’s always some person who tries to encourage email: [email protected] 5 Mi. E, 1 Mi. S. of S.D. Hwy’s 18 & 81 - 327-3438 others. Sunday, November 18 - Truth Training, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Wednesday, November 14 - Religious Education, 6:45 p.m. Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 18 - Mass, 9 a.m. The Bible encourages us to be encouragers. Hope Lutheran Church BRIDGEWATER 208 E. South County Rd. - P.O. Box 604 This week in church, gain the strength to be an encourager of Freeman, SD 57029-0604 Neu Hutterthaler Mennonite Church Phone 925-4941 or 925-7599 7 miles S., 3 W., & 1/2 N of Bridgewater or others. Communion Service First Sunday of Each Month 3 miles W., 6 miles N., 3 miles W., & 1/2 N. of Freeman Sunday, November 18 - Worship Service, 9 a.m. Pastor - Ken Dalke Sunday, November 18 - S.S., 10 a.m.; Worship, 10:50 a.m. Hutterthal Mennonite Church 27473 437th Avenue, Drawer A, Freeman, SD 57029 Salem Mennonite Brethren Church Pastor Todd Jones - 925-7186 Mike Petts, Pastor - Phone 925-7850 email: [email protected] 7 S., & 3 1/2 W., of Bridgewater or Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25 Sunday, November 18 - Worship Service, 9:45 a.m.; Chil- 3 miles W., 6 miles N., & 3 1/2 miles W., of Freeman drens Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship SalemMBChurch.com Time, 10:45 a.m.; Adult Sunday School, 11 a.m. Sunday, November 18 - Prayer Time, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday 1 Samuel 1:4-20 Mark 13:1-8 1 Samuel 12:1-10 School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Missionary Church 610 S. Albert St. PO Box 460 Zion Mennonite Church Revised Common Lectionary © 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts for Pastor Stephen Roussos - 925-7846 Office Troy Weiland, Pastor - Phone 729-2301 Sunday, November 18, 2012 email: [email protected] Wednesday, November 14 - Bible Study & Prayer, 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 - Youth Group & Discovery Sunday, November 18 - S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m. Twenty Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Club, 7:30 p.m.; Bible Study and Prayer, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 18 - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Wor- MARION ship, 10:45 a.m.; Thanksgiving Meal, noon. Monday, November 19 - Womens Annual Business Meet- Bethesda Mennonite Church ing, 7:30 p.m. James Koller, Pastor THIS WEEKLY CHURCH PAGE AND MESSAGE ARE SPONSORED BY THESE BUSINESSES Tuesday, November 20 - S.E.S.D. Prayer Conference, Com- Sunday, November 18 - S.S., 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m. mon Ground Worship Center, Sioux Falls, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Emmanuel Presbyterian Church THIS Salem Free Lutheran Church, AFLC 39 1st Ave., Marion THIS Freeman Regional Health Services WEEK’S 28587 440th Ave. - 8 miles S., 1 mile E. of Freeman WEEK’S Rev. Dr. Carolyn Visser - 648-3876 FEATURED Pastor Mike Klenner - 327-3311 FEATURED “Our people make the difference” SPONSOR Wednesday, November 14 - Preschool-High School Chil- SPONSOR Freeman, S.D. - 925-4000 email: [email protected] drens Activities, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 - Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. Sunday, November 18 - Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.; Adult Sunday, November 18 - Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. COUNTRY PRIDE STATE FARM INSURANCE FREEMAN Salem Mennonite Church Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church COOPERATIVE LUMBER CO. 28103 443rd Ave. Randy Maass - Pastor Mark Kasten - Agent Phone 925-4553 Office Member of: Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches Freeman, S.D. - 925-4254 www.markkasten.com Freeman, S.D. Nicholas Detweiler-Stoddard, Pastor 5 miles West, 1 mile N. of Marion www.countrypridecoop.com Freeman, S.D. - 925-7353 925-4511 email: [email protected] 5 miles North, 3 miles East, 1 mile N of Freeman email: [email protected] Phone 648-3850 Wednesday, November 14 - Youth Bible Study & Hand- Sunday, November 18 - S.S., 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m. A.M.P.I. FENSELS ELECTRIC HERITAGE bells, 6:30 p.m.; Jr. & Chancel Choir, 7:30 p.m.; Mens Choir & Ladies Ensemble, 8:30 p.m. First Church of God Freeman Division & HARDWARE PHARMACY Thursday, November 15 - Worship Committee Meeting, Lila Clay, Pastor “The Coop It Pays To Belong To” Freeman, S.D. Freeman, S.D. 6:30 p.m.; Church Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Phone 648-3704 Saturday, November 17- Board of Education Meeting, Par- Wednesday, November 14 - Dinner for Wednesday Night 925-4234 925-4251 925-4510 sonage, noon. Attendees, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Activities for Sunday, November 18 - Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school Pre-K through 12th Grade, 7 p.m. following Worship. Friday, November 16 - Ladies Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. STERN OIL CO. INC. LAWNS MERCHANTS Salem-Zion Mennonite Church Sunday, November 18 - Sunday School, ages 3 yrs. Highway 81 - Box 218 STATE BANK 27844 443rd Ave., Freeman, SD 57029 through adults, 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m.; Byron UNLIMITED Thomas will share his story, “From Terminal Illness to Freeman, S.D. For All Your Lawn Care Needs Your Hometown Bank Since 1899 Eric Deckert, Pastor Healing”, 10:30 a.m. 301 S. Juniper, Freeman Freeman: 925-4222 • Hurley: 238-5255 email: [email protected] 925-7999 605-925-4352 • 800-346-LAWN Irene: 263-0170 • Viborg: 766-4255 (Eric) eric - [email protected] MENNO Office Hours 1:30-4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday web: www.gwtc.net/~salemzion Grace Lutheran Church FENSEL’S DAN WALDHAUSER FREEMAN Sunday, November 18 - Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Fellow- S. Pine St., Menno, SD 57045 GREENHOUSE, FLOWER Don’t just build, create COUNTRY INN ship Time, 10:10 a.m.; Worship Time, 10:30 a.m. Theresa Jacobson, Pastor Church Office: 387-5241; Home: 387-5196 SHOP & GIFTSHOP 1019 S. Hwy. 81 - Box 651 St. Paul Lutheran Church Freeman Wednesday, November 14 - No Bible Study or Confirma- Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Freeman - 925-4204 605-321-4317 • 1-877-321-4317 Freeman - 925-4888 tion. Kent Borglum - Pastor Saturday, November 17 - Mens Prayer Breakfast, 7 a.m. PO Box 96 Sunday, November 18 - Choir & Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; NORM’S FREEMAN web: www.stpaulfreemanlcmsblogspot.com Combined Worship, 10:30 a.m., Maurice Bueber and INSURANCE SERVICES Happy Memories Band will lead worship. THRIFTY WHITE IMPLEMENT Auto - Home - Farm email: [email protected] Business - Life - Health Wednesday, November 14 - Mens Bible Study, 6 a.m.; Mid- Case- International Immanuel Lutheran Church PHARMACY Todd Graber week School/Confirmation, 4 p.m. David Ellis, Pastor, Phone 387-5188 Freeman, S.D. - 925-7059 Freeman - 925-4247 Thursday, November 15 - Bulletin Announcements due, 12 Freeman - 925-4128 p.m. Sunday, November 18 - Worship Service, 9 a.m. Saturday, November 17 - Pastor at Zion, Canistota, 6 p.m. Peace Christian Reformed Church Sunday, November 18 - Divine Service, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday RUML PLUMBING PAPA’S RALPH’S FEED INC. School, after service; Coffee Hour, after service; Choir, 306 N. High St., Menno, SD 57045 Licensed Contractor For All Good Food, Sociably Served For the Independent 11:30 a.m. Joseph Brinks, Pastor Kinds Of Commercial 10:30 a.m.-12 a.m., Mon.-Sat. Wednesday, November 21 - Mens Bible Study, 6 a.m.; Con- Sunday, November 18 - Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. KENT FEEDS firmation Class/Midweek School, 4 p.m. & Residential Plumbing 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Freeman - 925-7438 605-925-7004 • 605-661-3140 Freeman - 925-4496 OLIVET 29219 431st. Ave. - Menno, SD 57045 Theresa Jacobson, Pastor United Methodist Church FREEMAN Church Office: 387-5241; Home: 387-5196 ET CETERA SHOPPE WIEMAN LAND & 190 S. 4th St., Olivet Saturday, November 17 - Mens Prayer Breakfast, Grace, 7 Quality Donated Clothing SHOPPING CENTER AUCTION CO. INC. Church: 387-5510 a.m. Sunday, November 18 - Combined Worship at Grace, 10:30 And Household Items Freeman, S.D. Sunday, November 18 - Olivet Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Marion - 648-3111 School, 10:30 a.m.; Scotland Worship, 11 a.m. a.m. Freeman, S.D. - 925-7098 925-4781 Gary, Rich, Ron, Mike, Kevin & Derek Salem Reformed Church PARKER Michael Hecht, Pastor FREEMAN ACADEMY STUCKY’S CENTRAL FARMERS First Baptist Church Parsonage: 387-2855; Church Phone: 387-5334 COOPERATIVE Aaron Kilbourn, Pastor Wednesday, November 14 - Grade 6/7 Confirmation, 3:30 - Christ-Centered Education ELECTRIC Phone 297-3259 – 297-3258 Home 5 p.m.; Grade 8 Confirmation, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; Womens Bible Study, 4 and 7 p.m. Grades 1-12 Freeman, S.D. Grain - Feed - Agronomy - Petroleum Sunday, November 18 - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, Grain: 925-4245 Agronomy: 648-3941 Thursday, November 15 - Bible Study/Prayer, 7:30 p.m. 925-4237 925-7845 Feed: 925-4501 Petroleum: 877-200-0619 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 18 - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Praise Music, 10:15 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Contem- HURLEY porary Service, 7:30 p.m. DAVE’S METTLER THIRD STREET GRILL Seventh Day Adventist Zion Reformed Church CAR WASH FERTILIZER ‘Where The Locals Go’ 900 Park Blvd. 220 S. Pine Street, Menno David Epp - Freeman, S.D. 141 S. Juniper Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Supper George Shaver, Pastor - Phone 605-660-5969 Pastor: Rev. Travis Grassmid Saturday, November 17 - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Wor- Church: 387-5536 - Parsonage: 387-2816 925-7012 Freeman - 925-7230 175 W 3rd St., Freeman - 925-4377 ship, 11 a.m. Sunday, November 18 - S.S., 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.

JASON AANENSON, D.D.S. FREEMAN REGIONAL FRED HAAR Freeman Dental Center HEALTH SERVICES CO. INC. MEDITATION Your John Deere Dealer 1008 Industrial Street Our People Make The Difference A Family Tradition Since 1882 Freeman - 925-4999 Freeman - 925-4000 Freeman - 925-4241 Of fathers and sons I was riding in the car the other day with Kent Becker ery instance, as soon as Zac said, “Hi Dad,” I had a sense when his cell phone rang. Kent answered and I heard, of his mood, his spirit. I imagine the same is true between KALEIDOSCOPE ANN’S PLACE MR. G’s TIRES “Hello Papa,” from the other end. It was Kent’s son Kent and Stephan. Such is the beauty of being a father. PHOTOGRAPHY Home-Style Dining On Farm Tire Service Stephan and in that moment I wished I were somewhere Perhaps the most incredible element of our Christian Freeman, S.D. 231 S. Main Street Auto Service else to allow father and son have whatever conversation faith is that we have a heavenly father who sacrificed his Stephan needed with his papa. Kent and his wife, Sonya, one and only son, Jesus. This was done so sinners like you 925-7033 • 351-6097 Freeman - 925-7254 Freeman - 925-4998 are missionaries serving in France. They have five children and me would have opportunity to spend eternity in our and Stephan is the oldest and attends college in Wyoming. Father’s presence. This sacrifice made by our Father God The Kairos SMIDT FURNITURE, SALEM While I’m certain Kent loves all his children, Stephan is is beyond my comprehension. Could you do it? Would you their only son. Living in a house with five women, I imag- “Double Shot Of Inspiration” APPLIANCE & MENNONITE HOME ine Kent and Stephan have a very close and special rela- continued on next page: Meditation Christian Inspired Boutique FLOOR COVERING — An Assisted Living Center — tionship. 106 West 7th Street Coffee & Ice Cream Parlor 911 East Sixth Street In that moment in the car with Kent, my eyes were Randy Maass has been pastor 925-4344 • www.thekairos.net Freeman - 925-4904 Freeman - 925-4994 opened. Don’t get me wrong, our church supports Kent of the Evangelical Mennonite and Sonya and we pray for them, but until that moment Brethren Church of rural WILDCAT MAX JAMBOREE FOODS in the car I never gave any thought to the struggles Kent Marion since May of 2008. A Mutual Aid Exchange Becker would have as a father. When I heard Stephan’s 2008 graduate of Sioux Falls Compost Turners Big Green Service Team Carlos Hofer, Agent voice on the other end of that cell phone say, “Hello, Seminary, he lives in Sioux Falls Trommel Screens Papa,” I remembered when our son, Zac, would call from Custom Manufacturing 105 E. 5th Street, Freeman Bob Pidde, Owner with his wife, Kathleen. Their 925-4383 college. Sometimes he needed to talk about a test. Some- son and daughter-in-law, Zac Freeman - 925-4512 Freeman - 925-7313 times he wanted to talk about sports. And sometimes our and Kayse, are graduate stu- son just wanted to hear his father’s voice. In just about ev- dents living in Michigan. Freeman Courier / November 14, 2012 / page 11

n Meditation Reflect SportS continued from previous page Big sports offer up your son or daughter to die and only Son as a sacrifice that who- that someone else might live? Such is ever chooses may have eternal life in Lang named to Cornbelt’s first team a choice I pray you and I would never the presence of our God. God sent his news from ‘97 For the second year in a row, Free- Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan, Canistota, week, saw seven of its players named have to make; yet our Lord God made Son into this world to save it. God man High School senior Caleb Lang Howard, Mt. Vernon and Hanson. to the first team, including Eric Ties- it for you and me. did this for you and for me. All we continued from page 3 has been selected to the Cornbelt Andrew Munkvold, also a senior at zen at linebacker, the co-MVP of the John 3:16 remains a remarkably have to do is accept that gift to begin Conference First Team for his play on FHS, was among 10 players named to Cornbelt along with Bridgewater-Em- simple verse that encapsulates the a relationship with God through Jesus and proved to be as troublesome as the defensive line. the Cornbelt’s second team. ery-Ethan’s Anthony Huber. truth found in Scripture. There is a Christ. Such a relationship is closer the October storm. The Nov. 11 rain Lang was listed on the 20-member Canistota, which won its third foot- B-E-E was represented five times God that so loved this world and the than even that of a father and son. turned to sleet and then snow, stop- first team along with players from ball championship in three years last on the first team. people in it that he offered up his one ping activity Thursday night (includ- ing the Dorcas Society Pops Concert) and Friday (including school). About eight inches of snow were reported and winds blowing up to 40 miles per hour came up Thursday night and continued Friday morning. 15 years ago Freeman Courier Nov. 12, 1997 Obituary: Bernice Miller, Freeman, died Nov. 2, 65 years. Weddings: David Brent Winters CONNECT and Rachel Ann Epp, April 13; Teresa Sims and Kelly Conrad, Aug. 23. For almost 112 years the Freeman Courier has been connecting When Cordell Graber joined the Freeman Fire Department 28 years with the people of the larger Freeman community on a weekly basis. ago, common sense and good luck were the primary safety tools. They Whether in town, out of town or even out of state, this newspaper still are. But Graber, the veteran on has CONNECTED the people with the Freeman community through an the force, and his 28 fellow firefight- ers, also have sophisticated equip- unparalleled effort. That has been our mission since that first day back in ment and extensive training to keep them safe at fires. But one thing has April of 1901. remained constant over 28 years) — Graber. Through the years, Graber has That has not changed. In fact, the Freeman Courier is more responded to numerous fires, some small, some devastating. After 28 committed to its print product than ever, using the weekly publication years of battling the undiscriminating destruction of fires, Graber is still un- as a vehicle to convey the stories that matter to the Freeman community comfortable talking about the effect it has on him. through words and photographs. It is also a platform for those within As a firefighting veteran, Graber the business community to share what’s happening in their stores - a said the newest members need to know what sometimes seems almost vital piece of the Freeman puzzle. Through stories, opinions, pictures obvious. “I tell them just take a min- ute and look the situation over. Espe- and advertisements, the Freeman Courier’s print product is a wealth of cially now-a-days you have to work with your gear and work together information and a great read. Always has been. (with other firefighters).” After 28 years with the depart- ment Graber has become the depart- But things are, in fact, changing. While our primary mission ment veteran. And while someday he will retire with the memories, Graber remains the same today as it was in 1901, the way in which we share thinks he has a few more years of fire- fighting left in him. information - the way we CONNECT - has evolved dramatically. Today, not everybody is content waiting until the newspaper arrives in their Freeman High School won the 1997 District 10B Tournament with wins mailbox or on their newsstand to read the latest news. Many want it as it over Bridgewater and Tripp-Delmont last week. Freeman was scheduled to happens ... and from a reliable source. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 play Mount Vernon at the Corn Palace Volume 112 • Number 32 95¢ 308 S. Main, Box 950 • Freeman, SD 57029 InsIde: www.freemansd.com in Mitchell for the Region 5B title and Babes in Toyland twitter@freemancourier Freeman Academy to present a berth in the State B Tournament in its 2012 musical this week n p 3 The Internet makes that possible. The Freeman Courier has been 31 Freeman instrumentalists named Watertown next weekend. to Region 1 Honor Band n p 3 What ‘local’ means sharing the news on its website, freemansd.com, for more than a decade, Community must get behind effort; an opinion n p 4 It wasn’t supposed to be this easy. County Officials want more vigilance and that effort continues to evolve. Now, subscribers can view an online about right-of-way laws n p 8 At least that’s what conventional Lang FHS senior named to Cornbelt’s wisdom would have said when the All-Conference First Team n p 11 version of our print product through an eEdition that functions as a big Charges filed Freeman Flyers clashed with the Gar- in knife scare Halloween night retson Blue Dragons in a battle of un- by Jeremy Waltner brother to our website. Alex Flores, an 18-year-old from Freeman, has been charged with beatens in the State 9A championship simple assault in a Halloween night incident in which he reportedly chased teenagers with a knife in Friday, Nov. 7. Freeman city limits. Hutchinson County State’s At- torney informed the Courier of the charges Monday, Nov. 12 and said But the Flyers look like the team the charge was a Class 1 misde- meanor. The charges come less than a that should be moving up to 11B as And then there’s social media. The use of Facebook and Twitter week after a report from Freeman Police Chief Eric Seitz was filed with the state’s attorney and two weeks after the suspect was ap- they put up 30 points in the first 13 prehended by Freeman Police, the Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Of- continues to rise dramatically, and the Courier is taking advantage of fice and the South Dakota Highway minutes of the game and contained Patrol late Oct. 31. Freeman Police were informed of a man with a knife by fright- ened teenagers around 8:15 p.m. Garretson’s highly-touted fullback Halloween night. Law enforce- this opportunity to CONNECT with its readers in a brand new way. ment made contact with the victims shortly thereafter and spent close to Joe Evenson en route to a 44-24 three hours looking for the suspect The Women of The Music Man before locating him at Pine Tree A group of women from River City rehearses an eccentric dance for the ice cream social to the formation of a boys band, only to leave the people short-changed. FHS’s The Music Man Apartments on Sixth Street. open the second act of The Music Man, presented by Freeman High School Monday and Tues- saw participation from more than 80 students who worked on stage and behind the scenes, victory before 6,532 fans at the Da- Twitter and Facebook allow us to communicate instantly with the day, Nov. 12 and 13. The ladies, portrayed by (from left) Jasmine Blue, Grace Gering, Shelby and was under the direction of Sheila Wipf and Kaye Waltner. The production was of high Postseason arrives Bauer, Lexi Graber and Dina Soulek, were among a host of men and women whose lives were quality and included colorful costumes, entertaining choreography, well-designed sets and kotaDome in Vermillion. for Freeman impacted by the arrival of Harold Hill, the traveling swindler who promises the towns he visits solid acting. For more photos from the show, see the back page. PHOTO BY JEREMY WALTNER oral interp students public by way of tweets and posts, be it breaking news, sports scores, by Jeremy Waltner “It’s incredible to win 26 games in A dozen students from Free- Council man Academy and Freeman High School were scheduled to compete a row, two state championships,” said in the Region 2B oral interpretation competition at Dakota Wesleyan prepares exclusive photos, weather updates or insight into what is happening University in Mitchell Tuesday, Nov. 13. Those advancing through Flyer running back Josh Hofer, who the region will compete at the state Ambassadors festival at Yankton High School for snow Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. by Tim L. Waltner finished the game with 14 carries and Competing at Tuesday’s region Anticipating the potentially imminent ar- competition from Freeman Acad- around the town, state and nation. rival of winter, the Freeman City Council last emy were: n Lizzie Davis - serious prose P week voted to purchase a new snowblower for 80 yards. “I think it was a little better P city workers to clear n Oliva Boese and Brooklyn vs. All-Stars sidewalks and areas Ries - duet CITY n Boese, Ries, Polly Carlson around city property. The action came af- this time, moving up a class to 9A.” and Bethany Wollman – reader’s SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 7 P.M. P FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL GYM COUNCIL ter a protracted discus- theater late 1920s — is the Ambassadors’ trademark. Those from Freeman High “This is a good opportunity for everybody sion at the council’s by Jeremy Waltner “It’s a lot of fun and great for the whole regular monthly meeting held Nov. 5, that fo- School were: to get together and have a lot of fun,” he said. “Incredible” may be putting it family,” says Andria Simons, director of me- cused on whether to purchase new equipment or n Dana Kaufman - oratory Aaaaaand now, taking the court for an eve- “There’s going to be huge interaction between n ning of basketball action and entertainment, the youth (in the audience), the adults that dia relations with the Harlem Ambassadors. repair the city’s riding lawnmower/snowblower Jasmine Blue - plays “It’s age appropriate for kids and for kids at n Grant Preheim - humorous all the way from Fort Collins, Colo., the Har- are part of the team and the Harlem Ambas- now in use. In the end — although divided on Well, it depends who you are. For sadors.” heart.” the issue — the council voted to do both. So what does all this mean? n lem Ambassadors! lightly. The Flyers’ two-year run of Megan Eisenbeis and Pre- Simons said the level of entertainment, The city’s John Deere F925 mower is seven heim - duet (Cheers and applause) That interaction — similar in nature to what n Save some of that enthusiasm, folks, be- the Harlem Globetrotters have done since the both in terms of basketball skill and comedy, years old and has been used for both mowing Blue, Kaufman, Grace Ger- is second to none because of the ing, MeKayla Pravecek, Preheim cause you’ll also want to give grass in summer and blowing snow in winter. two state titles and 26 straight wins it up for the men and women quality of players. City officials said while it has about 2,000 hours and Derek Scherschligt – read- “These are men and women er’s theater you know and love — your very of use, both the lawnmower/tractor unit and the those comfortable with the way things have always been, there’s no from across the country,” she snowblower attachment are in need of signifi- All advanced to the region com- own Dakota All-Stars! says. “They’re great comics and cant repairs. The city sought quotes from both isn’t so much short of dynasty. And petition by finishing at or near the (More cheers and applause) great basketball players, they’ve Fred Haar Co., Inc., Freeman, and Noteboom top at the District 3B competition So grab some popcorn, sit back and enjoy the game. It’s won awards, been VIPs, have Implement, Parkston. Estimates for repairs by in Mitchell Nov. 6. college degrees and they’ve all FHS’s oral interpretation team going to be a wild one! Fred Haar Co., Inc., were more than $3,000 the thought of achieving such sta- played at the college level.” for the tractor (excluding the mower deck) and won first place in the district for the reason for alarm. The Freeman Courier will continue to arrive in You may or may not hear Like audiences around the more than $2,000 for the snowblower. second year in a row. In addition to country, those in Freeman can Councilor Charly Waltner recommended both Freeman schools, District 3B something along those lines as expect competitive basketball, keeping and repairing the existing lawnmower/ tus brought tears of joy to Freeman includes Avon, Bridgewater-Em- the Harlem Ambassadors get showmanship, ball tricks, inter- tractor — a 2004 John Deere F925 to blow snow ery, Hanson, Menno, Scotland and ready to face off against the Da- action with the youngsters in the and purchasing a new snowblower attachment Tripp-Delmont. kota All-Stars at the Freeman players, coaches and fans. “I can’t High School Gym Saturday crowd, banter with the referees — but to also purchase a new lawnmower. Walt- mailboxes and on newsstands just as it always has. The print product evening, Nov. 17. But the con- and skits. After the 90-minute ner suggested using the old one for snow, since Freeman Lions to game has finished up, the players test — a fundraiser for the Free- continued on page 13: City host Pancake Day man Community Center — will will sign autographs. describe it. Other than my kid being assuredly be a popcorn-worthy “Everybody will have a chance this Friday affair. Who wouldn’t want to to meet the Ambassadors,” Si- The Freeman Lions Club will enjoy themselves with a bag of mons says. Voters give nod is, after all, our signature product and will continue to be well into kernels while watching mem- Best of all, she says, profits born and getting married, this is the hold its annual Pancake Day on Fri- day, Nov. 16 at the Senior Citizen bers of the larger community do from the event go to the event or- Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The their best against a high-flying ganizer; in this case the Freeman to Van Gerpen, menu includes all the pancakes you and fancy team that does come- Community Center fundraising best thing,” said Freeman head coach committee. can eat, one or two sausage patties, dy as well as it does basketball? “They benefit directly,” she Schoenfish, Nelson pie and a drink. The Freeman Community Cen- Certified referees Nathan Walter (left) and John Schultz, along with the future. But for those who want more, it means a different kind of ter fundraising committee, for says. “The money raised stays in Freewill donations will be taken Brian Weber of Bridgewater, will be officiating Saturday’s game. Tick- by Erik Kaufman Jim Aisenbrey. and the proceeds will be designated one, is banking on a big crowd. the community.” ets will be available at the door. PHOTO BY JEREMY WALTNER That’s the deal the Ambas- Voters in District 19 chose three Republicans to the Freeman Summer Recre- “We’re hoping for 1,100 people,” said Carroll Vizecky, sadors have been making with to represent them in Pierre when they selected ational Program and to other local Bill Van Gerpen to serve in the South Dakota youth projects. fundraising committee chair, organizations around the world explaining that would cover the Meet the Dakota All-Stars since first taking the court 15 Senate and Kyle CONNECTION. Our website, eEdition and presence on Twitter and expenses of Saturday night’s years ago. They play 250 games Schoenfish and Stace 2012 INSIDE - 14 PAGES event. Beyond the revenue from Coach: Bob Pidde, Freeman during their September-through- Nelson to serve in the the admission, Vizecky said the Players: Russell Becker, Freeman; Queena Getskow, Parker; Jill May season, have visited all 50 South Dakota House ELECTION Haberman, Olivet; Gerald (Jerry) Hofer, Marion; Kerry Hofer, Freeman; states and 20 countries and ben- of Representatives. Agriculture ...... p. 5 committee is hoping for ad- One year ago Adam Lee, Freeman; Christie Mehlhaf, Menno; Patti Mehlhaf, All three were ditional contributions which efited more than 2,000 non-profit Area News ...... p. 2 Menno; Kristi Nogelmeier, Parker; Dennis Schrock, Freeman; Eric organizations. elected in the 2012 general election held in Church News ...... p. 10 would go toward the purchase Facebook means we can and are communicating on a basis far more of tables and chairs; about Seitz, Freeman; Chad Soulek, Freeman; Roberta Stoebner, Menno; Freeman Community Center conjunction with other state and national races Classifieds ...... p. 12 $4,000 is still needed. Aaron Thompson, Freeman; Ginger Waltner, Marion; Rachel Weiland, fundraising officials expect their Tuesday, Nov. 6. Forum ...... p. 4 Freeman Courier While raising funds is the Bridgewater; Troy Weiland, Bridgewater; Ryan Wieman, Marion; Doug project to be added to that list. Van Gerpen defeated longtime Democratic Home ...... p. 6 catalyst for bringing the Harlem Weber, Bridgewater; Mitch Wollmann, Freeman “We need to continue to keep lawmaker Frank Kloucek in the senate race by a Miscellanea ...... p. 2 Ambassadors to town, Vizecky Referees: John Schultz, Freeman; Nathan Walter, Freeman; Brian that in the public’s eye,” said vote of 7,024 to 4,677 for a percentage of 60.03 Obituaries ...... p. 8 said the secondary objective is Weber, Bridgewater Vizecky, who notes the improve- percent to 39.97 percent. Voters throughout Nov. 16, 2011 frequent than weekly, and it offers a chance for instant feedback and Public Notice ...... p. 13 to provide high quality enter- Scoreboard: Paul Wynia, Freeman District 19 favored Van Gerpen with the excep- continued on page 13: Game Reflections ...... p. 3, 11 tainment to people of all ages, tion of Kloucek’s home county of Bon Homme, Social Notes ...... p. 7 continued on page 9: Election Obituaries: Lenora Krier, Emery, dialogue from the larger public. Sports ...... p. 11 died Nov. 12, 89 years; Rachel Ruth Wiens, Bridgewater, died Nov. 6, 89 years; Margaret L. Hofer, Freeman, died Nov. 9, 96 years. We live in a different world. Things certainly aren’t what they used to be. That’s evident in the development of

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MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD STATEWIDE Courier Classifieds freeman Up to 25 Words: $3.50; Additional Words 10¢ each. Turkeys for Thanksgiving - Free For Sale - 13 pc. light oak dinette set, BASKETBALL range, farm fresh, no drugs or addi- excellent condition. 605-925-7298, DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON The Cougar Classic Basketball Tour- Courier tives. Available fresh or frozen. Call Garnet Stern. 1-32 nament in Rapid City is December 1 freeman Courier Todd Koerner at 605-925-7381. 1-32 308 S. Main • Box 950, Freeman, SD 57029 Deadline: Monday Noon & 2. Open to girls and boys teams Phone 605-925-7033 For Sale - English Pointer bird dogs. grades 4-8. Registration is $135/ e-mail: [email protected] 3 months old. Registered in Field VEHICLES team, three game guarantee. Ros- Rates effective Jan. 1, 2012 Dog Stud Book. $150 each. 605-647- ters due November 21. For informa- 5689, Chancellor, SD. 2-32 tion: www.rapidcitycourgarclassic. AUCTION LISTING CLASSIFIED WORD ADS: 1998 Ford Taurus SE - Green, 159k, com. First 25 words: $3.50. Additional Oil Special - 15-40 only $9.39 gal- all service/maintenance records The following auctions are listed in this week’s words 10¢ each. Billing charge (if lon; Universal hyd. only $8.79 gallon. available since 114k, runs great. KBB CELEBRATIONS Freeman Courier and/or Dakota Action Rocket. necessary) $3.00. Bring in your containers. 30 gal. mini- lists at $1500, asking $1250. Home mum. Country Pride Coop, Freeman WANTED FOOD VENDERS for the - 605-925-7342, cell - 605-759-6410, Rosholt, Centennial, August 16-18th Dakota Premium Hay, LLC DISPLAY ADS: 605-925-4254 or Menno 387-5151. n $5.40 per column inch (non- leave message. 2-32 2013. For more information call 605- Saturday, November 17 - 12 noon commissionable). Frequency, Culverts For Sale - New corrugated 537-4426 ask for Mary. volume and pickup discounts steel culverts, all sizes. Call 605-661- Larry & Carol Bak EMPLOYMENT available. 5050 or 605-387-5660. Ulmer Farm Monday, November 19 - 10:30 a.m. EQUIPMENT CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: Service, Menno, SD 57045. n DENTAL ASSISTANT, Delta Dental 3DM Livestock & Grain Inc. $6.40 per column inch Wanted - Used oil 200 gal. minimum. is looking for a Dental Assistant to - Super M with 325 dual join a dedicated team of profession- Wednesday, November 28 - 10:00 a.m. (non-commissionable). Free pickup service within 200 miles For Sale of Sioux Falls. Toll free 1-866-304- loader, narrow front, $2500; C-Allis in als aimed at improving oral health COLOR and keeping kids across the state of Dale K. & Vera Rayburn Estate 6070. n parts, will run, make offer. Call 605- Call for information. 935-6639. 2-33 South Dakota smiling. The position Wednesday, November 28 - 11:00 a.m. INSERTS Laminating - Seal and protect valu- will work directly out of a 40-foot- Flynn Heer Estate Call for information. able papers in plastic. 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Try cpm *Home Weekly *2500+ miles, Practicing in the areas of real estate, estate planning and elder law ment. Call 605-940-1493. 1-32 based on income. Equal Housing our Maxi Load machine at Freeman 95% no-tarp. Must be Canadian eli- Opportunity. 605-925-7818 or Sko- Laundromat, 424 S. Main. a-32 gible (888) 691-5705. ______www.strasserlawoffices.com gen Company 605-263-3941. n POSITION OPENINGS Dakota Rendering - Dead stock re- LICENSED INSURANCE AGENTS Dr. Jeff Sayler Move To Freeman - Subsidized moval. 866-686-1103, call 24 hours a - A+ Rating, Great Pay, .Lifetime Sioux Falls Family Vision Oakview Terrace housing, R&S Village. One bedroom day - 7 days a week, Freeman, SD. n Renewals. Offer great training! Call 2325 West 57th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57108 apartments. Utilities paid. Moving ex- We Give Service. For any service today. Tucker Tonkel 605-645-7502. penses paid to qualified applicants. (605) 275-6100 or 888-823-0024 Activities Assistant problems or parts needs, call Smidt PERKINS COUNTY Highway Dept. ______Local pharmacies and grocery stores Appliance & Furniture. Menno. has opening for Mechanic and Equip- deliver. Call Rob 605-359-5364. n Freeman Chiropractic Solutions Dietary Part-Time 605-387-5191. n ment operators. Good Benefits. Ap- Dr. Debra Cheeseman - Dr. John Bosch Evening Dishwasher For Rent - One-bedroom apartment, D & D Construction - Commercial plications are available at Courthouse Family Chiropractic Care Freeman, SD. 605-925-4229 or 605- and residential. Free estimates. New in Bison, SD or call 605-244-5629. 387-5783. n ______105 E. 5th St., Freeman, S.D. - Phone 925-4080 Certified Nursing buildings, remodeling, siding, roofing RDO EQUIPMENT CO. – Competi- including barns, garages, etc. Quality tive wages, benefits, training, profit Freeman Courier Assistants workmanship. 680-0777, cell; 605- sharing, opportunities for growth, 648-2705, home. n Weekend and holiday rotation EMPLOYMENT great culture and innovation. $1,500 News and Advertising Since 1901 Sign on Bonus available for Service Box 950, Freeman, SD 57029 Evening/night differential Technicians. To browse opportuni- Phone: 605-925-7033 Fax: 605-925-4684 Training provided for ties go to www.rdoequipment.com. e-mail: [email protected] • www.freemansd.com non-certified Positions Available STATEWIDE Must apply online. EEO. ______Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday BENEFITS INCLUDE: Nursing Department FOR SALE ADOPTION Freeman Regional Health Services Group Health Insurance Full-Time CNAs 2009 POLARIS 850XP 4x4. 50K with Vision, Dental & Life ADOPT - WE WILL PROVIDE a hap- miles, Green. $5500.00 or OBO. Call Skilled Nursing Personal Care Homemaker Services py, loving home, beautiful life for your Physical Therapy Speech Therapy Insurance, Pension Part-Time CNAs evenings: 605-466-2650. Plan & Paid Time Off precious newborn baby. Expenses www.freemanregional.com - 925-4000 Varying shifts available ______paid. Married couple Walt/Gina. Call NOW IS THE chance to buy a well Pick up application at for info: 1-800-315-6957. established & successful business in the business office or Dietary Department the State Capitol of S.D. The Long- Glenn L. Roth, Attorney at Law REAL ESTATE Wills - Trusts - Probates - Elder and Family Law- Commercial Law download from website at branch is for SALE (serious inquires www.freemanregional.com Full-Time PM Cook only). Call Russell Spaid 605-280- Tax Preparation - Real Estate - Civil Litigation - Personal Injury INCOME PROPERTIES. Stable, or call Carolyn Preheim fully managed properties in the Black 1067. ______Wed.- Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Freeman: 925-7681 Mon.-Tues.-Fri., Olivet: 387-5530 Part-Time PM Cook at 605-925-4000. Hills, great condition and locations. LIVESTOCK Jason Aanenson, DDS, PC 11:00 - 7:30 pm Would make good exchange proper- Part-Time Dishwasher ties. Call Todd Young, SDRE broker, FOR SALE: PURE BRED Rambouil- Dr. Jason Aanenson - Dr. Nick Mattila 605-645-4917. let Rams. Yearling or Lambs. Big, Family Dentistry Benefits available for full Hardy, Fine Fleeces. Call evenings: NOTICES ______1008 Industrial Street, Freeman, S.D. - Phone 925-4999 - www.draanenson.com & part-time positions 605-466-2370. ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS LOG HOMES Kaleidoscope Photography Apply To: statewide for only $150.00. South Weddings • Families • Senior Pictures • Commercial Menno-Olivet Dakota Statewide Classifieds Net- DAKOTA LOG HOME Builders rep- work. (25 words for $150. Each ad- resenting Golden Eagle Log Homes, On location or in studio setting at 308 S. Main in downtown Freeman Care Center ditional word $5.) Call 605-925-7033. building in eastern, central, north- High-End Digital Format, Advanced Photoshop Production western South & North Dakota. Scott 510 East 8th Street PO Box 487 Jeremy Waltner, Photographer Menno, SD 57045 Connell, 605-530-2672, Craig Con- A Service of Second Century Publishing Inc. - Freeman, S.D. PO Box 370 nell, 605-264-5650, www.goldenea- Or Call 605-387-5139 ______605-925-7033 (day) • 605-351-6097 (evening) • [email protected] Freeman, SD 57029 EMPLOYMENT gleloghomes.com. “This institution is an equal M-OCC is an Equal Opportunity opportunity provider and employer” Provider and Employer Roth Realty, LLC Looking for a job? Let people know Residential - Farm - Commercial in the Courier classified ads 25 words 223 S. Main, Freeman, SD for $3.50 with additional words at 10¢ ______Glenn Roth, Broker: 605-925-7681 • Christa Helma: 605-999-8922 each. Call us at 925-7033. EMPLOYMENT Rural Medical Clinic, PA Freeman 925-4219 Marion 648-3559 Menno 387-5435 Bridgewater 729-2421 Ken Kirton, MD Dennis Ries, MD Eloise Schrag, MD JOB OPENING - AS NEEDED ______Teresa Behl, PAC Brian Miller, CNP Dustin Randall, CNP Douglas Schafer, PAC Shane Vetch Part-Time Custodian Modern Woodmen of America Financial Representative The city of Freeman is seeking applications for the posi- PO Box 163, 206 Olive Drive, Freeman SD 57029-0163 tion of part-time (as needed) custodian. This position Phone: 605-925-4832 (home) or 605-261-3596 (cell) would be responsible for the overall cleanliness and ap- ______Web: [email protected] - Email: [email protected] pearance of the Freeman Community Center. A complete job description and application can be picked up at: Sioux Nation of Freeman Large & Small Animal Services City Hall, 185 E. 3rd St., Freeman or call 925-7127 Drs. 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Freeman, South Dakota • 605-925-4247 Call 925-7033 or email us at [email protected] Freeman Courier / November 14, 2012 / page 13 Public Notice n Game Fundraising State of South Dakota SS: Freeman City Council Regular Session County of Hutchinson officials hoping for big crowd Monday, November 5, 2012 One day special events license for Saturday, January 26, City of Freeman The Council of the City of Freeman met in regular session 2013. continued from front page Board of Adjustment on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Freeman Application of: Location of: City Hall. Mayor Sam Sorensen presided and the following Freeman Regional Health Freeman Community Center In RE: Request of Donald Cooper members were present: Kevin Auch, Randy Broders, Charles 224 S Wipf St ments at the former Freeman Elemen- Shane Vetch, a local representative For a Variance Gering, Eva Olson, Donna Waltner and Steve Waltner. Also Freeman, SD 57029 tary School gym — and the use of the with Modern Woodmen Financial, attending were City Administrator Dennis Nelsen, Finance Broders moved to approve the special events license for facility — has been ongoing through- and Thrivent Financial are matching a NOTICE OF HEARING Officer Lisa Edelman, City Attorney Dale Strasser and Tim Saturday, January 26, 2013. Gering seconded the motion. Notice is hereby given that Donald Waltner from the Freeman Courier. Guests in attendance in- Roll call: all votes aye. out the year. “This is a portion of the proceeds. Cooper on November 7, 2012, filed a re- good opportunity for the Tickets are available cluded the following: Janver Stucky, Nathan Torberson and Special Events License – Third Street Grill quest for a variance for the property lo- Ruth Strasser. The Council considered the application for a special events community to resolidify in advance at a discount- cated at 418 Green Meadow Lane., Free- Minutes of the October 1, 2012 Council meeting alcoholic beverage license submitted by the following: interest in the commu- ed rate at all three banks man, SD 57029, described as follows: S. Waltner moved to accept the October 1, 2012 council One day special events license for Saturday, December 1, nity center as the proj- in Freeman, Farmers Lot 1, Blk. 26A in NE 1/4 35.99.56 to minutes as presented. Broders seconded the motion. All votes 2012. ect continues to move State Bank in Marion the City of Freeman, Hutchinson aye. Application of: Location of: forward.” and Bridgewater and at County, South Dakota for insufficient Vouchers and Salaries Third Street Grill Freeman Community Center rear yard setback for construction of Broders moved to approve the vouchers and salaries listed 224 S Wipf St The event is being Heritage Pharmacy in twin homes. Notice is further given that held in partnership with Freeman Menno. Tickets will also be available below for payment. Auch seconded the motion. Roll call: all Freeman, SD 57029 the Board of Adjustment will hold a votes aye. Olson moved to approve the special events license for Sat- Public Schools, which is making the at the door. public hearing on said request on Tues- PAYROLL - LIBRARY ...... 2,571.92 urday, December 1, 2012. Auch seconded the motion. Roll FHS Gym available to the fundraising The Courier will be tweeting from day, December 4, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. at PAYROLL - RECYCLE ...... 1,256.44 call: all votes aye. committee at no charge. the event @freemancourier. City Hall 185 E. 3rd Street, Freeman, PAYROLL - GOV’T BUILDING ...... 235.36 Board of Adjustment South Dakota. Any person may attend PAYROLL - POLICE DEPT ...... 4,490.31 S. Waltner moved that the Freeman City Council go into and give reason why the Variance Re- PAYROLL - ADMINISTRATOR ...... 2,317.47 Board of Adjustments at 7:39 p.m. Gering seconded the mo- quest should or should not be approved. PAYROLL - ECON DEVELOPMENT ...... 772.49 tion. Roll call: all votes aye. The Council was declared in ses- Dated this 9th day of November PAYROLL - FINANCE ...... 1,273.52 sion as Board of Adjustments. City n Council also talks 2012. PAYROLL - WATER ...... 3,190.75 Variance request – 211 E 4th St PAYROLL - SEWER ...... 3,055.02 The Board of Adjustment reviewed the application of a var- Dennis Nelsen, PAYROLL - REFUSE ...... 2,483.57 iance filed by Janver Stucky for insufficient side yard setback Zoning Administrator PAYROLL - COUNCIL ...... 3,255.05 with intended acquisition of adjacent property. snow emergency policy 1-32FC PAYROLL - AMBULANCE ...... 760.10 In order for a variance to be approved the board shall base continued from front page State of South Dakota AZ SUPPORT PAYMENT ...... 272.08 its findings on evidence presented in the application, com- SS: MERCHANTS STATE BANK, 941 dep ...... 6,458.90 ments received from adjacent property owners and to make an County of Hutchinson SD RETIREMENT ...... 3,494.02 affirmative decision, it must determine that the proposed vari- it has a cab that offers protection from nor irregular property line; there are SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT ...... 150.00 ance will meet the following standards: cold and wind, and the new one for no plans for construction on the prop- In Circuit Court WELLMARK, health insurance ...... 6,478.79 a) Denial of the variance would result in hardship to the mowing, where not having a cab is an erty, Stucky told the council. Fourth Judicial Circuit ACH FEES, payroll & utilites ...... 30.00 property owner due to physical characteristics of the site; advantage mowing around trees in the n Decided not to purchase ex- AFLAC, employee insurance ...... 721.32 b) The conditions upon which an application for a variance park. It would also provide a backup tended warranties for any of the com- PRO. NO. 12-29 AKK, water deposit refund ...... 44.98 is based are unique to the property for which the variance is AMAZON, library books & videos ...... 499.46 sought; unit. ponents on the new garbage truck the In the Matter of the Estate of APPEARA, rugs ...... 108.84 c) The petition for a variance is not based exclusively upon Councilor Randy Broders disagreed city purchased last month. The coun- Jacqueline Jean Mehlhaf, Deceased ARAMARK, library rugs ...... 54.31 a desire to increase the value or income potential of the prop- with repairing the current mower and cil asked for a review of the warran- ARLO’S REFRIGERATION, Bake’s repair ...... 50.00 erty; NOTICE TO CREDITORS BIERSCHBACH EQUIP, street supplies ...... 1,500.20 d) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to felt the city should buy a new one and ties that were part of the $208,970 Notice is given that on September 24, use it for mowing and blowing snow. bid. City officials were comfortable B-Y WATER, water purchase ...... 6,625.44 the public welfare or injurious to the other property or im- 2012, Jan Weier, 44034 287th Street, B-Y WATER INTEREST ...... 3,168.00 provements in the neighborhood in which the property is lo- Councilor Charley Gering supported with the warranties and felt the ex- Freeman, South Dakota 57029, was ap- penses for extending them were not CITY EMPLOYEE INS SHARE, health ...... 1,440.56 cated; buying just a new snowblower, fix- pointed as Personal Representative of CITY OF FREEMAN, utilities ...... 29.00 e) The proposed variance will not jeopardize the intent and ing the 2004 mower/tractor, but urged necessary. the estate of Jacqueline Jean Mehlhaf, n COMFORT INN, annual conference ...... 231.00 general and specific purposes of the variance ordinance. getting more estimates on the repairs. Agreed to advertise for a part- deceased. COUNTRY PRIDE COOP, gas & diesel ...... 3,479.91 Upon finding that the above standards have been met, S. But the majority agreed with the time as-needed custodian for the Creditors of Decedent must file their CROSSROADS, library conference ...... 149.98 Waltner moved for the Board of Adjustments to approve the plan to buy a new John Deere 1435 Freeman Community Center. Greg claims within four (4) months after the DALE STRASSER, P.C., attorney fees ...... 1,410.40 variance for the property located at 211 E 4th St, City of Free- date of the first publication of this No- DAYS INN, ambulance conference ...... 322.96 man for the acquisition of adjacent property. Auch seconded Series II mower and side discharge Uecker, who is custodian for all city tice or their claims may be barred. deck from Fred Haar Co., Inc., for facilities, told city officials the addi- DENNIS NELSEN, mileage ...... 213.71 the motion. Roll call votes aye: Auch, Broders, Gering, Olson, Claims may be filed with the Personal ENVIRONMENTAL SVS, electronics ...... 984.60 D. Waltner, S. Waltner, and Sorensen. No votes: none. Mo- $17,600 and a new 60-inch snow- tion of the community center to his Representative or may be filed with the FAMOUS/PAPA’S, on sale ...... 252.52 tion carries 7-0. blower attachment for $4,400. The responsibilities has proven to be more Clerk and a copy of the claim mailed to FAMOUS/THIRD ST, on sale ...... 990.68 S. Waltner declared the Board of Adjustment adjourned at plan is to mount the new snowblower than he can provide; he is a fulltime the Personal Representative. FEDEX, shipping ...... 342.05 7:46 p.m. on the 2004 mower; it will also fit the custodian at Freeman Public School. Dated this 30th day of October 2012. FENSEL’S ELECTRIC, supplies ...... 264.85 Refuse Truck Warranties n FINK LAW, attorney fees ...... 58.40 Nelsen presented the Council with costs for extended war- new model. Amended the city’s 2012 budget Jan Weier Broders and Gering voted no. to reflect use of the $321,425 grant FLAGS USA ...... 225.00 ranties on the refuse truck bid specs from the previous meet- In a separate motion, the council the city received for installation of the FRED HAAR, supplies ...... 7.29 ing. No action was taken to purchase extended warranties. Linette Schnabel, Clerk of Courts FREEMAN AMBULANCE, conference ...... 540.00 Lawn Mower/Snow Blower voted to repair the 2004 mower, but geothermal heating/cooling system Hutchinson County FREEMAN LUMBERYARD, supplies ...... 56.05 The Council was presented with several options to purchase authorized City Administrator Den- for the community center. 140 Euclid St., Room 36 n FREEMAN REGIONAL, amb als salary ...... 515.98 or repair the lawn mower/snow blower. S. Waltner moved to nis Nelsen to get quotes from several Voted to hire Lawns Unlimited Olivet, SD 57052 GOLDEN WEST, telephone service ...... 855.02 purchase from Fred Haar Company a new lawn mower 1435 companies and have the work done to seed ditches and the open lot south 605-387-4215 GOVERNORS INN, annual conference ...... 240.00 Series II and side discharge deck for $17,600.00 and to pur- for the lowest price as soon as pos- of the community center. The city has HD WATERWORKS, supplies ...... 2,485.05 chase a new 60” heavy duty snow blower attachment for the Prepared by: HEIMAN FIRE EQUIP, fire supplies ...... 93.16 2004 F925 mower for $4,400.00. Auch seconded the motion. sible. Broders and Gering voted no on been unsuccessful in its efforts to sell Vance R.C. Goldammer the repairs as well. the full square block that was part INSURANCE SERVICES, insurance ...... 3,334.00 Roll call votes aye: Auch, Olson, D. Waltner and S. Waltner. Murphy, Goldammer & Prendergast, L.L.P. JAMBOREE, supplies ...... 31.74 No votes: Broders and Gering. Motion carries 4-2. The city also reviewed the city’s of the two-square block gifted to the Post Office Box 1535 JOSH ANDERSEN, mileage ...... 150.87 S. Waltner moved to have Fred Haar Company repair the snow emergency policy, city by the school follow- Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1535 KLEINSASSER HTG, repair ...... 523.10 rear king pin bushings, differential wheel lock, forward/ which outlines how city ing construction of the 605-331-2975 KOERNER CONST, water repair ...... 549.80 reverse peddle and PTO clutch to the 2004 F925 mower for officials will proceed October new elementary school 3-33FC LAWNS UNLIMITED, memorial ...... 207.82 blowing snow. Motion failed for lack of a second. if potential snowfall is police report in 2009. A listing with a State of South Dakota LEANN KAUFMAN, mileage ...... 131.40 D. Waltner moved to authorized Nelsen to get price quotes expected to exceed 2 real estate company has SS: LISA EDELMAN, mileage ...... 79.18 to repair the rear king pin bushings, differential wheel lock, Accident - 3 County of Hutchinson LOREN TSCHETTER, mowing ...... 150.00 forward/reverse peddle and PTO clutch to the 2004 F925 inches. It designates the Alarm - 3 expired and the council order in which streets are will need to reappraise MATHESON TRI-GAS, amb supplies ...... 143.95 mower for blowing snow at the lowest price within 10 days. Animal call - 12 In Circuit Court MERCHANTS STATE BANK, amb pmt ...... 1,265.97 Olson seconded the motion. Roll call votes aye: Auch, Olson, cleared — emergency Assist - 17 the property. Councilor Fourth Judicial Circuit MILLER CONSULTING, computer ...... 157.50 D. Waltner and S. Waltner. No votes: Broders and Gering. snow routes first. The Burglary - 0 Donna Waltner suggested MITCHELL LANDFILL, garbage fees ...... 2,793.57 Motion carries 4-2. policy authorizes the city Citation - 5 reviewing plans for the PRO. NO. 12-30 NORTHWESTERN ELEC, electric & gas ...... 3,550.89 Community Center Custodian to remove snow from Complaint - 16 property in January. ONE CALL SYSTEMS, water locates ...... 47.73 D. Waltner moved to advertise for an as needed custodian Main Street sidewalks if Domestic - 1 n Learned the city In the Matter of the Estate of PITNEY BOWES, postage ...... 200.00 position for the Community Center at $10.53 per hour. Gering it has not been done so was awarded a Tree City Milton T. Mehlhaf, Deceased PLUNKETT’S, pest control ...... 56.00 seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. Open doors - 0 PRINTED IMPRESSIONS, name plate ...... 12.00 Budget Supplement by the businesses by 7 Other calls - 13 grant for replacing trees NOTICE TO CREDITORS RECHNAGEL CONSTRUCTION, gravel ...... 2,250.56 S. Waltner moved to amend the 2012 Community Center a.m. Main Street business Theft - 1 at the city parks as well Notice is given that on October 16, REPUBLIC/PAPA’S, on sale ...... 123.56 remodel budget to increase it by the amount of the grant mon- owners are assessed when Vandalism - 3 as holding workshops for 2012, Jan Weier, 44034 287th Street, REPUBLIC/THIRD ST, on sale ...... 672.23 ey received of $321,425.00. D. Waltner seconded the motion. the city clears their side- Warnings - 9 the community. Freeman, South Dakota 57029, was ap- RUML PLUMBING, repair ...... 175.00 Roll call: all votes aye. n pointed as Personal Representative of RURAL MFG, repairs ...... 42.50 Other Business walks; current rates are 911 calls - 4 Received the Oc- the estate of Milton T. Mehlhaf, de- $45 for a lot and $55 for Gallons - 135.5 tober police report. See RURAL MEDICAL CLINIC, physical ...... 83.00 A price quote from Lawns Unlimited was presented to the ceased. SAARIE AUTO BODY, repair ...... 100.49 Council for seeding ditches and areas around the Community a corner lot. Gas - $609.86 box. Creditors of Decedent must file their Mileage - 1,619 n SECOND CENTURY, publishing ...... 139.53 Center. S. Waltner moved to have Lawns Unlimited seed the Also last week ... Agreed to move the claims within four (4) months after the SIOUX FALLS HEALTH LAB, testing ...... 87.00 ditches and the open lot south of the Community Center. Ol- next meeting from Mon- date of the first publication of this No- SD DEPT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, license ...... 14.00 son seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. In other action at its day, Dec. 3 to Tuesday, tice or their claims may be barred. SD DEPT OF REVENUE, refuse sales tax ...... 655.62 S. Waltner informed the Council that the Tree City grant Nov. 5 meeting, the council: Dec. 4 to avoid a conflict with Free- Claims may be filed with the Personal SD MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, election school ...... 20.00 was awarded for tree removal and planting in the parks. n Granted two one-day alcohol Representative or may be filed with the SDML, workers comp insurance ...... 10,063.00 Next Meeting man High School’s Christmas pro- Clerk and a copy of the claim mailed to beverage licenses; one to the Freeman gram. The meeting will start at 6:30 SOUTHEASTERN ELECTRIC, lagoon elec ...... 1,600.00 D. Waltner moved to have the next meeting Tuesday, De- the Personal Representative. STERN OIL COMPANY, fuel & supp ...... 2,049.91 cember 4, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Olson seconded the motion. Roll Regional Health Services Foundation p.m., with the city’s Christmas party Dated this 30th day of October 2012. for its Jan. 26 gala and the other to to follow. TRACTOR SALVAGE, supplies ...... 221.10 call: all votes aye. n TRUE NORTH STEEL, supplies ...... 6,954.73 Executive Session Third Street Grill for a Dec. 1 wed- The council also met in closed Jan Weier VERIZON WIRELESS, cell phones ...... 227.59 S. Waltner moved to go into executive session at 9:20 p.m. ding dance. Both events are scheduled session for a half an hour. City offi- WEIDENBACH CONST, concrete ...... 930.75 pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1) – personnel and SDCL 1-25-2(3) at the Freeman Community Center. cials called the executive session to Linette Schnabel, Clerk of Courts WESTERN OFFICE, supplies ...... 207.28 – pending litigation. Broders seconded the motion. All votes n Meeting as the city’s board of Hutchinson County WHEELCO, supplies ...... 2,048.25 aye. S. Waltner declared out of executive session at 9:50 p.m. discuss personnel and pending litiga- 140 Euclid St., Room 36 adjustment, the council and Mayor tion. VOUCHERS ...... 86,896.13 No action taken. Olivet, SD 57052 SALARIES ...... 25,662.00 Adjournment Sam Sorensen granted a variance to 605-387-4215 Janver Stucky for property at 211 TOTAL VOUCHERS & SALARIES ...... 112,558.13 S. Waltner moved to adjourn at 9:51 p.m. Olson seconded Minutes of the city council’s Nov. 5 Financial Report the motion. All votes aye. Fourth Street. The side yard setback meeting are printed on this page. Prepared by: Olson moved to approve the financial report. Broders sec- variance enables straightening a mi- Vance R.C. Goldammer onded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. Lisa Edelman, Finance Officer Murphy, Goldammer & Prendergast, L.L.P. 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www.mynewspaperworks.com *2011 survey of 500 South Dakota households conducted by Pulse Research on behalf of South Dakota Newspaper Association. Freeman Courier / November 14, 2012 / page 14 Freeman High School’s ‘The Music Man’ On stage in Freeman Nov. 12 and 13, 2012 PHOTOS BY JEREMY WALTNER

Marian Paroo (junior Megan Eisenbeis), presents Mayor Shinn (junior Trevor Schaeffer) with a book exposing Harold Hill as a fraud. Her effort is disrupted, however, by the Wells Fargo Wagon, which arrives carrying band instruments — the conclusion of the musical’s first act.

Mrs. Paroo (senior Dana Kaufman) reacts as Harold Hill convinces her and her son, Winthrop, to join his boys band. Hill uses the lure of a red stripe down the side of the uniform to The lead character in The Music Man, Professor Harold Hill, was portrayed by Freeman High School junior Dellis Beaver. Here, after having earned the reel them in. ear of the townspeople, Hill performs one of the musical’s signature songs, “Seventy-Six Trombones,” in an effort to get the people of River City excited “And there about his boys band. It worked and the enthusiasm swelled — until Hill was exposed as a con man. won’t be a penny due till delivery,” Hill says.

Marcellus Washburn (senior Derek Scherschligt), a friend and confidant of Harold Hill, holds off Charlie Cowell (senior Brian Schamber), who is screaming mad and looking to get hold of Hill. “I’ll stay in this town till you get yours up, down, through and sideways,” Cowell says. Above: Tommy Djilas (junior Tristen Ashwell) Scenes and actors from reacts after Harold The Music Man: Far Hill gives him the left, The final pose of idea to devise a “Shipoopi;” center, Taylor music holder for a Anderson as Zaneeta marching piccolo Shinn; Tayaih Miller as a Winthrup Paroo (sixth-grader Shay Saarie) flashes a smile after receiving player. “Jeely Kly!” member of the band. For his trumpet from Harold Hill. Also pictured are Amaryllis (sixth-grader says Djilas. “Wonder more photos from the Sarah Wipf), Marian Paroo (Megan Eisenbeis) and Mrs. Paroo (Dana where I could get show, visit the gallery at Kaufman). some wire from.” freemansd.com.

Harold Hill and Marian Paroo Members (Dellis of the Beaver and school Megan board, Eisenbeis) enemies finally brought come together together by music, on the were footbridge played and by (from perform left) senior “Till There Caleb Was You,” Lang, Eric the love Munkvold, song that Justin helps Eisenbeis see the and Grant show to Preheim, its happy all juniors. ending.