Thursday, 3.15.12 ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net the region PRESS DAKOTAN NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] 3 Notice Of City Policy On Signs And Banners Warmer weather brings a full season of activities and events to Help Teens Enjoy Safe, Drug-Free Prom, Graduation Season enjoy around town. The City of Yankton reminds citizens trying to Parents play a major role in their chil- us, it is imperative for parents to be aware of games, movies, etc get the word out that advertising signs, political signs, and event dren’s choices about alcohol, tobacco and the increased risk of teen alcohol parties oc- • Make regular and unobtrusive visits to banners cannot be placed in the city street right of way. other drugs. In a National Center on Addic- curring and the potential dangers that ac- the party area with sensitivity to teens’ needs All signs and banners must be placed on private property. Signs tion and Substance Abuse at Columbia Uni- company those alcohol-fueled gatherings. for privacy located in the public right of way will be removed without notice. versity survey to parents and teens, one-third Simply taking away the car keys does not If your teen is attending a party: For more information on sign placement and permits, visit city- of teen partygoers have been to parties solve all of the problems related to underage • Know where your child will be. Call the ofyankton.org or contact the Community Development Department where teens were drinking alcohol, smoking drinking. parent in charge to verify the location of the at (605) 668-5251. marijuana, or using cocaine, ecstasy or pre- It is important for parents to proactively party. Ensure there will be adult supervision scription drugs while a parent was present. take measures to help ensure these special ant that the host will not be serving or allow- By age 17, nearly half of teens have been at times are fun, yet safe and drug-free for their ing alcohol. LRCJC To Hold First Meeting Of 2012 Interim parties where parents were present. teens. Here are a few ideas for parents (and • Set a curfew for your teen to be home and PIERRE — The first meeting of the Legislative Research Coun- The Coalition for a Drug Free Yankton has teens) planning celebratory parties: when they arrive home, have them check in cil’s Joint Committee on Appropriations for the 2012 interim, will partnered with Drug Free Action Alliance • Create a party plan, including a guest with you. be held March 19 in Pierre. The meeting will be held in LCR 1 & 2 of along with national sports icon and “Parents list, with your teen • Know how your child is getting to and the State Capitol, beginning 15 minutes after the close of the Leg- Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to • Invite just the friends on your list and let from the party. Reinforce the message to your islative Session. The public is invited to attend. teenage drinking” honorary chair Clark Kel- them know in advance the party is “invitation teenager that he/she should never allow some- The committee, Co-Chaired by Sen. (R-Gettysburg) logg to reinforce our community message only” one who has been drinking to drive them and Rep. Dean Wink (R-Howes) will review the 2012 session ac- that underage drinking is unsafe, unhealthy • Let party guests know that if they leave, anywhere. tions, discuss the interim work program and will approve Letters of and unacceptable. they cannot come back For additional information, including the Intent (L.O.I.). LOIs provide additional direction to the agencies in With prom and graduation season upon • Plan some activities such as music, full list of parent tips and ideas, visit regards to the General Appropriations Act. www.DrugFreeActionAlliance.org. In addition to co-chairs Wink and Brown, committee members include, Sens. Jeffery Haverly (R-Rapid City), (R- Sioux Falls), Kent Juhnke (R-Vivian), (R-Aberdeen), Boys And Girls Club (R-Hartford), J.E. “Jim” Putnam (R-Armour), Billie Sut- AAA: Drivers Changing Habits ton (D-Burke), and , Vice Chair (R-Brookings); and Reps. (R-Canton), Lance Carson, Vice Chair (R-Mitchell), Addresses Bullying Bob Deelstra (R-Hartford), H. Paul Dennert (D-Columbia), Dan Dry- In Face Of Higher Gas Prices den (R-Rapid City), Fred Romkema (R-Spearfish), (R- SIOUX FALLS — With gas prices each short errand can use twice as Huron) and (D-Britton). hovering 30 cents below all-time highs much gas as a longer multipurpose With Creative Programs and up 53 cents since the first of the trip covering the same distance when It has been noted that youth around Yankton and SHIINE Seeks Local Volunteers year, AAA recently asked more than the engine is warm. Plan the route in everywhere today face the issue of bullying. As the com- one thousand adults if they’re chang- advance to drive the fewest miles. On- munity works together to address and stop the issue, the PIERRE — The Senior Health Information and In- ing their driving behaviors as a result, line mapping tools such as AAA’s Trip- Boys & Girls Club would like to let the community know surance Education (SHIINE) program is currently seeking volun- and how. Tik Travel Planner are available to help about the many Character & Leadership programs we teers to help seniors with their Medicare questions. Volunteers will Eighty four percent told AAA they plan routes and are free to motorists at offer that address bullying. receive training on all parts of Medicare and learn how to provide have modified their driving behavior. AAA.com. Cyber Bullying is the newest and perhaps most threat- one-on-one Medicare counseling. Combining trips and errands was the • Find the lowest gas prices — Be- ening way for kids to bully one another. At our Traditional Volunteer counselors are vital to the success of the program, as most commonly reported cost-cutting fore heading out, know where the Site, we offer a program called NetSmartz which focuses they provide an opportunity for seniors to discuss their Medicare measure with 60 percent of respon- cheapest gas is. AAA’s TripTik smart- on three main objectives: identifying what cyber bullying questions and concerns in person. All services are unbiased and dents reporting having already made phone app provides the most current is, identifying ways to protect yourself from cyber bully- confidential. this adjustment. Nearly nine in 10 said and accurate gas price data available, ing and identity theft, and what to do if you or someone Volunteers are most active during Part D open enrollment in the they would change their driving habits by drawing on credit card transactions you know is being bullied. months of October, November and December. if prices remain at current levels for a at more than 120,000 stations nation- Many times we have found that youth need a safe envi- Training includes: sustained period. For example, recent wide. Drivers can find the lowest gas ronment to discuss issues they may be facing in their • All parts of Medicare, gas price increases have led 16 percent prices close to home or on the road. lives — free from judgment, teasing, or retaliation. Our • How to counsel people individually, of respondents to purchase or lease a The AAA app’s GPS technology en- small group programs like B.O.Y. (Best Of You) and • How to provide referrals, and more fuel-efficient vehicle. But if prices ables users to quickly locate stations G.I.R.L. (Girls In Real Life) give our members a chance to • How to navigate the Medicare website and plan finder tool. remain at current levels, double that on a map and see the price for all avail- voice their concerns and find solutions to problems col- Interested candidates should be comfortable using a computer, number (34 percent) indicated they able grades of gasoline. Visit lectively in a friendly, safe environment with a trained the Internet, and meeting with individuals in a public location, such would be shopping for a vehicle with AAA.com/Mobile. BGC staff member who can offer real and practical advice as a library or senior center. Volunteers will be able to choose the better fuel economy. A not-for-profit organization, AAA to the youth who need it most. hours they would like to provide services. Volunteers may not hold Besides keeping vehicles well- South Dakota serves its 91,571 mem- The first step is always to identify the problem. If you a current license to sell Medicare-related health insurance. tuned, maintaining proper tire pres- bers across South Dakota with emer- have an issue with bullying or know someone who does, sures and reducing speed, AAA says gency help on the road, auto travel visit the Club at 1804 Broadway and together we will find To become a SHIINE volunteer or to learn more, visit there are other simple ways motorists assistance and a wide range of per- http://www.shiine.net/index.php or contact a regional coordinator the solution! can save at the pump: sonal insurance, travel, financial and If you would like more information or have any ques- nearest you, In eastern South Dakota, it’s Tom Hoy (605-333-3314 or • Plan trips in advance — When automotive services through its 10 re- 1-800-536-8197). tions, contact Devin Warren, Unit Director, at 605-668-9710 running errands, combine several trips tail branches, and the Internet at or [email protected]. into one. Starting a cold engine for AAA.com. OBITUARIES Winifred Kastein Velzey Hardware, Al Gimbel Hard- (Kastein), Isaac and Alvin; and Kaufman of Custer, Rita Ander- Donna Munck Patricia Koupal ware, Norm Kibble Grocery Store two brothers-in-law: Harold sen of Freeman, Betty Andersen SPRINGFIELD — Funeral serv- and CR Industries. She also “Bud” Wesseling and Jim Tolsma. of Ft. Collins, CO and Mary Donna E. Munck, 84, of Yank- Patricia Walsh Koupal, for- ices for Winifred helped raise four of her grand- Online condolences and (Steve) King of Yankton; 2 sons ton died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, merly of Lesterville, died Tues- Kastein, 88, of children. Bernard died January guestbook at www.crosby- Terry (Carol) Andersen of Madi- at the Good Samaritan Center, day, March 13, 2012. Springfield are 29, 2000. Due to failing health, jaegerfh.com. son and Ken Andersen of Free- Canton. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Satur- Winifred became a resident of Yankton Press & Dakotan man; 1 brother Robert Hansen of A memorial service is at 10 Friday, March 16, at Holy Family day, March 17, the Good Samaritan Society in March 15, 2012 Freeman; 11 grandchildren; 21 a.m. Monday at Christ Episcopal Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2012 at the Em- Tyndall on June 14, 2007. Here great-grandchildren; 1 brother-in- Church, Yankton, with Father Jim Calvary Cemetery. manuel Reformed she learned that she still had lots law Leo (Glenna) Andersen; 3 sis- Pearson officiating. Burial of her An Irish wake and prayer Church in Spring- to give to the residents and staff, Marilyn Andersen ter-in-laws Myrtle Andersen, cremated remains will be in the service will be held at the church field, with burial in as well as for them to give to her. Marilyn Andersen, 79, died Eldora (Ronald) Hansen and Yankton Cemetery. at 6-8 p.m. tonight (Thursday), the Emmanuel Visitations begin at 3 p.m. Sun- with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Winifred made confession of March 12, 2012 at Vilma Hansen and many other day at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Cemetery, rural Kastein faith at the Emmanuel Reformed Oakview Terrace relatives and friends. A memorial fund has been es- Springfield. Home and Crematory, Yankton, tablished in Patricia Koupal’s Church on March 17, 1942 and Nursing Home in Yankton Press & Dakotan with the family present from 5-7 Visitation will be 3 to 4 p.m. also was a member of its Willing Freeman. Services March 15, 2012 name. Friday at the Good Samaritan So- p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. prayer Arrangements are under the Workers and Ladies Aid Circles. will be held Thurs- service. Visitations will resume ciety in Tyndall and then from 5 She also was a member of the day at 10:30 a.m. direction of the Bittner Funeral to 7 p.m. at the church, with fam- Mildred Schroeder one hour prior to the service at Chapel. Dwight Wood American Legion at St. Boniface the church. ily present. A time of sharing will Auxiliary. Catholic Church, CROFTON, Neb. — Mildred A. follow at 7 p.m.. Crosby-Jaeger Winifred enjoyed bowling, rural Freeman. Schroeder, 85 of Crofton, Neb., Dr. Morris Schuurmans Funeral Home in Springfield is in singing with wrens and sewing. Marilyn Ander- died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, Judith Garvey charge of arrangements. She adored her grandchildren sen was born Sep- Andersen at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, WAGNER — Dr. Morris A. Judith B. Garvey, 83, of Yank- Schuurmans, 87, of Wagner died Winifred Cornelia Kastein, old- and loved playing with them tember 29, 1932 Yankton. ton died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, est daughter of Boldewyn and when they were young. She made near Freeman to Reuben and Mass of Christian Burial is at 2 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Anthonetta (Risseeuw) Odens, them play dough, baked goodies Effie (Overgaard) Hansen. p.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Yankton. the Golden Living Center, was born May 23, 1923 on a farm for them and played dolls with She attended rural school and Catholic Church, Menominee, Funeral services are at 10:30 Armour. in rural Springfield, SD. She went them. Winifred, also lovingly graduated from Freeman High Neb., with the Rev. David Fulton a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Funeral Mass is at 10 a.m. Sat- home to be with the Lord and known as “Aunt Feddie” was fa- School. She married Francis An- officiating. Burial will be in St. Church, Yankton, with the Rev. urday at St. John Catholic her loved ones there on March mous for making up words; but dersen in Yankton on November Boniface Cemetery, Menominee, Dave Lund officiating. Burial will Church, Wagner. Burial is in the 13, 2012 at the Good Samaritan the word she will never be for- 13, 1950. They farmed in the Vi- Neb. be in the Gayville Cemetery at ap- church cemetery, rural Wagner, Society in Tyndall. Winifred at- gotten for is “Remember”, which borg and Freeman areas for many Visitations begin at 4 p.m. Fri- proximately 1:00 PM Saturday with military honors. tained the age of 88 years, nine means “remember I love you”. years and retired to Viborg in day at the church, with a wake afternoon. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Friday at months and 20 days. Thankful for having shared 1987. Marilyn worked at Julie’s service at 7 p.m. Visitations will Visitations begin at 5:30 p.m. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home, Winifred received her eighth her life are her children: Bernard Cafe in Freeman, the school resume one hour prior to the Friday at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Wagner. Rosary/wake services grade education at Hitt Country Jr. and wife Carolyn; Harvey; all lunch program at the Viborg service at the church. Home & Crematory, Yankton, with are 7 p.m. Friday at the church. School. She helped her parents of Springfield; Julia Jaeger and School and she and Francis deliv- Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visi- on the farm, but became her husband Jim, Wagner; and Wilma ered the Argus Leader and the & Crematory, Yankton, is in tations will resume one hour prior Dad’s right-hand gal while her Bothwell and husband Kent, Fer- Yankton P & D for many years. charge of arrangements. to the service at the church. two older brothers served in WW gus Falls, MN; 12 grandchildren; Both Francis and Marilyn worked II. Winifred also worked as a 6 great grandchildren; one together on woodworking proj- nurse maid/midwife for many rel- brother, Gary and wife Sandy, ects. Marilyn was a member of You can atives, neighbors and family Avon; two sisters: Marjorie Lu- St. Boniface Catholic Church and friends as children were born dens and husband Harold and was a member of the Confrater- help end into their families. She also Beverly Jelsma and husband nity of Christian Mothers and helped raise her brother Alvin Robert, all of Springfield; four sis- headed the funeral committee up senior hunger. while her mother was busy with ters-in-law: Evelyn Odens, Spring- until her illness. She enjoyed can- the youngest of the seven chil- field, Alice Odens, Chamberlain, ning, gardening, playing the dren born into their family. Gertrude Wesseling, Sioux Falls, piano and spending time with Winifred was engaged to the and Ruth Tolsma, Springfield; her grandchildren. Happiness is THANK YOU love of her life for four years, as many dear nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by she waited for Bernard Kastein relatives, friends; and roommate, her parents Reuben in 2000 and ( Ron Fettig’s Benefit ) to return from WW II. They were Lassie Miller. Effie, husband Francis, 1 brother a DIRECTION , married on December 21, 1945 at Winifred was preceded in Ronald, 2 grandsons Adam Kauf- Wow!! Where does a person begin to thank ALL of you amazing the Emmanuel Reformed Church death by her husband; parents; man and Brent Uthe. not a place. people! We are privileged to have each and everyone of you in our parsonage in rural Springfield. grandson, Klint Bothwell; three Marilyn is survived by 4 lives! Words cannot and never will be able to express how grateful Four children were blessed to brothers: Philip and wife Eva daughters Reyne (Kelly) their union. They farmed west of we are for what you ALL did for us at Ron’s Benefit!! Thank you to Springfield until 1961, when they everyone who traveled from miles away and to all of you local moved into town. Winifred worked for Midkiff Hardware, Tonight’s Al l – Yo u – Ca n – Eat people. A big “Thank You” to everyone who donated for the silent Special and live auction, to all the bidders and buyers, to everyone who 5 – 9pm RRIBSIBS donated to the delicious meal, and to everyone else who helped out in any way. A special “Thank You” to Duane and Ruth Fulton Includes Soup $ and Rod and Carol Triplett for organizing and putting so much of 95 their time and effort into Ron’s Benefit. You guys did such a great 23rd & Broadway & Salad Bar 10 job!!! Also, thank you to Jim and Deb Schmit for putting on such an MORNING Let us help you amazing live auction. The money that was raised will help us out so COFFEE find your path. much with the medical bills. We could not have done it if we didn’t WEEKDAYS Send an on-line have such Awesome family and friends!! It was so great to see so MONDAY-FRIDAY sympathy card at many of you there. We are truly blessed! We Thank You ALL from the Thursday, March 15 F E bottom of our hearts!! God bless each and everyone of you!!! 7:40 am – Yktn Conv/Vis Thank You!! Bureau (Lisa Scheve) F amily www .wintzrayfuneralhome.com E ducation and 8:15 am – Yankton Chamber C C C ounseling Ron & Julie Fettig (Carmen Schramm) W INTZ & R AY W INTZ C enter, Inc. Jackie & Kellen Wieseler 8:45 am – Polar Plunge FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL HOME INC. 1700 Burleigh St. • Yankton, SD Ryan Fettig (Miss Teen SD) Hartington, Coleridge, Crofton and Cremation Service, Inc. (605) 260-9284 • www.feccinc.com Hunter Wieseler & Jadrian Fettig (Grandkids) 605-665-3644 www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com 402-254-6547 A United Way & Volunteer Services Agency