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VOL. 1 ISSUE 14 Belle Fourche, SD Wednesday November 21, 2018 $1.25 Community Despite Tragedy Belle Fourche Readies to “Light Up the Family Remains Truly Thankful Night” BEACON STAFF was anything we could do and [email protected] you could see the blood spat- Carriage rides, parade tered on the wall.” BELLE FOURCHE - Stepha- Palmer says that it was a and fireworks highlight nie Palmer will never take for sight that no one, let alone her festivities. granted the opportunity to hug children, should ever have to her children. Especially since see or experience. It was at that BEACON STAFF she nearly lost one of them to a point she knew she needed to [email protected] move away. house fire on Nov. 12th. BELLE FOURCHE - The “My sister lived in Belle Palmer’s home on Kathy Ave. city will once again be hosting Fourche, South Dakota and we in south Belle Fourche was its annual holiday celebration decided that we would make the destroyed by fire on Monday beginning this Friday night move for the safety of my kids,” morning and they lost every- November 23rd. “Light up Palmer said. thing. And yet, from her tempo- the Night” will feature fire- But even that wasn’t easy. rary home at the Super 8 motel, works, carriage rides, a parade, On the drive from California the single mother of four young shopping and more. The event to South Dakota, Palmer was children says she approaches is made through the cooperation involved in a vehicle rollover this Thanksgiving as someone of several community orga- accident. “We had to swerve who feels blessed. nizations including the Belle and the car rolled two times “I am just so overwhelmed Fourche Chamber of Com- before it stopped.” TOTAL LOSS - All that remains is the foundation after fire de- by how this community has merce, Center of the Nation Fortunately there were no troyed this home on Kathy Street in south Belle Fourche. But responded to help us,” she told Business Association, Tri-State injuries and they were able to the outpouring of community support for the displaced single the Beacon. “I can’t believe Museum and Visitor Center, Re- get a car to complete their trip mother of four has left her very grateful. The shed in the upper how this town is so giving.” vitalize Belle Fourche and the to Belle Fourche in March of left is nearly filled with donated items. -Beacon Photo For Palmer and her children, City of Belle Fourche. this year. “I just figured that we Southpark Elementary. She took close to the couch and ignited her life circumstances weren’t Events begin at 9am on Fri- were blessed by God at that mo- her 2-year old son Jordan along the upholstery. always so. day, the day after Thanksgiving, ment that nothing serious had with her leaving Stephanie’s “I grabbed a blanket and started Up until March of this year commonly known as “Black happened and we were meant to sister behind at the house to to beat down the flames,” she they lived in Bakersfield, Friday” with an opportunity for keep going.” watch Palmer’s 4-month old said. “Then I realized that I California in what she describes shoppers to select unique gifts Palmer found work as soon as daughter. wasn’t doing much good and as “a very dangerous neighbor- at the Le Belle Marche’ indoor she and her children arrived. In “As soon as Jordan and I got the fire was spreading. So I hood.” Christmas and Shop Small fact, at one point she was work- home we went to the bedroom ran down the hall to the baby’s “One afternoon, and I re- Market put on by the Chamber ing three jobs to make ends and we both laid down and fell room and grabbed my daughter member it all too well, across of Commerce. The market will meet. It was a new beginning, asleep. It wasn’t much later and said to Jordan that we had the street from our house at a feature dozens of area vendors but not quite the end of their when I woke up to the smell of to get out of the house now.” convenience store there was a displaying local handmade craft challenges. smoke and I heard wood crack- Carrying the baby Stephanie drive-by shooting,” she says. items, baked goods and pre- Eight months after moving to ling,” Palmer said. “I jumped ran out the front door and down “My oldest children were serves. The market is held at the Belle, on Monday morning the out of bed and went into the liv- the steps. She turned around to within earshot and we heard historic Roosevelt School Gym 12th, Stephanie had just taken ing and the couch was on fire.” look back toward the house and the gunshot. One man had his located at 1010 State Street and her two oldest children, a first Palmer believes that a space then discovered that Jordan had arm literally blown off. We ran will run from 9-4pm on Friday grader and a second grader, to heater was somehow moved too across the street to see if there THANKFUL A6 and Saturday. Horse-drawn carriage rides will once again return this year South Park School to Get New Playground Equipment beginning at 4:30pm on Friday. food and coffee, and had meals “We ask for a donation of two BEACON STAFF cans of food for the Compas- [email protected] prepared for them that week sion Cupboard or a simple The Parent Teacher Orga- as well as acquiring classroom supplies. Since that first year, donation for each rider or group nization (PTO) was reactivated of riders,” said Kristi Thielen. about three years ago. The PTO has continued to provide many things along the way for Ven Thompson will be pro- “sparkplugs” that got it going viding one of the carriages and inherited a bank balance of the kids including: their water bottles the first day of school, there may be another one ac- $200 and no bylaws or clear cording to Thielen. Riders will direction. Jenelle Willert took Bronc bracelets during Home- coming week and meals for board at the Tri-State Museum on the role as the first PTO parking lot for a ride through president and spent a lot of time Literacy night just to name a few. the downtown area. with Superintendent Dr. Steven On Friday from 5-6pm the Willard mapping out a clear Now active and gaining trac- tion in their endeavors the PTO Belle Fourche Cowboy Band direction that would best serve will host the Free Chili Feed at the organization. With that was asked if they would start fundraising for a playground. Community Hall on 6th Ave- accomplished they were off and nue. The band will be perform- running. The current playground has some fun things for the kids and ing on stage while guests enjoy It started with lockers. The homemade chili and the fixings. will remain, but it’s simply just LETTING THEM SLIDE - Above is an architectural rendition group kept hearing the elemen- The Tri-State Museum will not large enough to accommo- of the new playground equipment slated for installation at tary school needed lockers. The hold their Open House from date the play of 200 plus kids South park Elementary next year. research completed, project 5-7pm for anyone who would during recess. they sold close to $15,000 (with for the new playground that readied, and PTO was asked like to visit, but according to The PTO Board of Directors us making close to 50%) in they voted to order. and began fundraising. The Thielen the open house will last started the playground effort by noodles!! In addition to these Total cost of playground first two fund raisers of catalog until the final visitor has left. sending a letter to all the local fundraisers, they collect Lynn’s equipment plus freight = sales and a pizza coupon were The annual Parade of Lights businesses and the response was Dakotamart receipts and box $97,404.00, less a match- well received and they were will begin at 6pm. According overwhelming. PTO was very, tops each month from the kids ing grant of $46,689.50 = able to add a nice amount into to Hazel Maher at the Chamber very thankful and appreciative and they give a party to the $50,714.50 which is the cost the account. they have had a good number of of the approximately $10,000 classroom with the most. The to the District without the PTO The School District informed entries as of press time. The pa- that was so generously donated. proceeds of all the work adds donation. the group that the lockers would rade participants will gather at They have continued fundrais- up and current PTO President Their work and efforts have be something provided for in the Roosevelt School grounds. ing efforts for the playground Andrea Rhoads informed the just begun and they plan to have their budget, so that first year The parade will proceed down with their most recent drive School Board at their regular a third fundraiser in December funds were used to do a week State Street through downtown long teacher appreciation. being a Fun Noodles Pasta sale. board meeting Monday night and a Spring Carnival on the Efforts included stocking the Sarah Audis has an incredible that the PTO could donate a teacher’s lounges fridges with way of energizing the kids and minimum of $10,000 right now PLAYGROUND A6 LIGHT THE NIGHT A6 Bronc Golfer Signs with Wyoming Cowboys

LARAMIE BOUND - Belle Fourche Golfer Payson Birke- land, the 2018 Class A State Champion is one of three golfers who has signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf at the University of Wyoming beginning next fall. Birkeland is a four-sport athlete at Belle Fourche, as she competes in golf,volleyball, basketball and rodeo. In 2018, she was a Class A All-State team member, while leading the Broncs to the 2018 Class A team title. - For more on this story turn to sports on page A5. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 A-2 Pastor’s Perspective Pastor’s Perspective is provided by Pastor Stephen Carson, Connection church. FOR THE Hope You Don’t Have To Be Afraid Fear is a life to the point of inactivity or of His Kingdom! We have been word that wrong activity. This is obvious- adopted into His family! There- evokes ly not what God desires for His fore, we don’t have to be fearful Hol i days many children. If we know Christ and every time things are difficult in memories have trusted in Him alone for our lives! A Service of Remembrance for people. our salvation and new life, then As Paul wrote, we are to We have we don’t have to go through life remember that God has given Thursday, November 29, 7pm all dealt afraid! us a spirit of power, love, and a with being Several Saturdays ago my sound mind. Those are ours in fearful in our lives, and some family was traveling home from Christ! We possess these things of those fears were justified and North Dakota. There was a because the Holy Spirit lives some were not. We know that football game on that I wanted in us. So don’t be afraid! Trust sometimes fear can be healthy. to watch, so I had it recording in Him! Colossians 1:11 and The Bible, in multiple places, while we were traveling back. Ephesians 1:19-20, among other reminds us that we are to have During our drive back, my wife places in the bible, remind us a reverential fear of God. We was periodically looking at the that it is God’s power working know that God has also given score on her phone. When we in us. I John 4:18 reminds us us common sense to be afraid of arrived back home to watch that perfect love casts out fear! certain things in order to protect the game we had recorded I And we are told throughout You are invited to attend our 12th Annual, “Hope for us from reckless living. But, in didn’t know the outcome, but Scripture that God has given us the Holidays” Service of Remembrance. Do you or a II Timothy 1:7, Paul wrote to my wife did. As we watched, I a sound mind to discern what friend need some hope and encouragement this Timothy, who was struggling was on the edge of my seat. My is real in life….not necessarily Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Holidays? with an unhealthy, ungodly emotions were up and down as what we see, but what is really So many people feel despair as we enter this time of fear,“For God has not given us my team did well or poorly. My real (II Corinthians 4:18)! year, especially after the death of a loved one. We care a spirit of fear, but of power, wife, on the other hand, didn’t Christian, if you are struggling about you and we want to help. For 12 years we’ve and love, and of a sound mind.” fret when there was a bad play. with crippling, life sucking offered this event to the public. Please come and The kind of fear that Paul Why? Because she already fear, remember who you are in is referring to is the kind that knew that our team would Christ. Remember that God has bring friends. seeks to sap life and leave us in- emerge victorious. As Chris- not given you that fear. He has effective and joyless. This kind tians we know the outcome! given you power, love, and a May God Bless you this of fear can leave us frozen in Christ is victorious! We are part sound mind. So don’t be afraid. Christmas season, and may He comfort you as well. Obituaries - M r & Db Lvnt, Leo L. Erhart 96 Leo L. Erhart, age 96 of Belle in marriage to Irene Schafer on  ly n t . Fourche, died Wednesday, No- May 19, 1947, in Glen Ullin. vember 14, 2018 at the Spear- To this union six children were LEVERINGTON FUNERAL fish Regional Hospital. born: Dennis, Linda, Cal, Allen, HOME OF THE Mass of Christian Burial took Janet, and Bonnie. In 1950, NORTHERN HILLS place Monday, November they moved to Spearfish and in 19th, 2018 at St. Paul Catho- 1957 they began their business, 892-3320 lic Church in Belle Fourche. “Leo’s Bus Service” which was Visitation was held Sunday owned and operated for many at Leverington Funeral Home years. In 1976 they moved to a Lorraine Randall 97 of the Northern Hills in Belle farm near Bozeman, Montana Lorraine Edna Randall, 97, of Spear- Fourche. Interment will take and in 2003 they came to Belle fish died November 15, 2018 at the place at Black Hills National Fourche where they have lived Spearfish Regional Hospital. Cemetery, with Military Honors since. Irene died December 27, She was born May 12, 1921 in Belle provided by the Belle Fourche 2014, after 67 years of mar- ters, Linda Ladson of Spearfish, Fourche, South Dakota to Clarence and Veterans Honor Guard. riage. Janet Erhart of New Mexico, Edna Randall. Lorraine loved her family Leo Erhart was born January After retiring, Leo and Irene Bonnie Erhart of Spearfish; and had a special love for her little black 19, 1922 at his parent’s home- enjoyed traveling, square son, Cal (Nora) Erhart of Belle dog named Scooter. stead located 17 miles south dancing, and especially their Fourche; 21 grandchildren; and She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn of Almont, North Dakota. He 3-month trip to British Co- many great grandchildren. (Frank) Kinney of Ipswich, SD; son, was the son of Florian and Ann lumbia, and Alaska. Leo was Friends may leave written Rick (Kay) Davis of Nisland, SD; grand- (Stuckey) Erhart. Leo was member of the Spearfish Fire condolences and view his video children, Channa Davis-Christensen of baptized at St. Joseph’s Catho- Department for 19 years. He tribute at www.funeralhomeoft- Gillette, WY, Matt Davis and Tucker lic Church near Almont and at enjoyed hunting and fishing and henorthernhills.com Davis both of Rapid City, Frank (Terri) a young age he moved with his he loved collecting and restor- Kinney of Gillette, Steve Kenney of family to Columbus, Montana ing antique cars. Leverington Funeral Home Baggs, WY, Patti Kinney of Aberdeen, SD, Robin Davis of Gillette of the Northern Hills where he grew up on a farm. Leo is survived by his daugh- and Rozelle Green of Phoenix, AZ; numerous great grandchildren In May of 1932, the family and great great grandchildren. returned to the North Dakota She was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers, Chan Ran- farm. During World War II, Rhett Fox 21 dall, Carlyle Randall, Clark Reynolds and Curley Reynolds; her Leo served in the U.S. Army, Rhett Fox, age 21 of Redig, sister and 3 sons, Wayne “Doug” Davis, Chan Davis and Randall along with his three brothers. South Dakota, died tragically Davis. All four served in combat on Thursday November 15th, There will be no services and burial will take place in Pine Slope areas, and all four returned 2018 due to injuries sustained Cemetery in Belle Fourche. home safely. Leo was united in an automobile accident. An online guest book is available at kline- Rhett’s life will be celebrated funeralchapel.com 10:30 am Wednesday, Novem- ber 21st, 2018 at the Harding County High School Gymnasi- um in Buffalo, SD. Visitation took place Tuesday evening Belle Fourche Church Schedules at Leverington Funeral Home BEREAN BIBLE CHURCH FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL of the Northern Hills in Belle 1407 5th Ave. Belle Fourche PO Box 46, 200 Dartmouth Ave. 6th and Roundup · 892-2446 605-569-8380 605-456-2767 The Rev. Evelyn Weaver Fourche. Interment will take Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM Worship: 9 a.m. The Rev. Sandy Williams, Priests place on the Fox Family Ranch. Bob Davis, Pastor Wednesday afternoon children’s time Deacon Rev. Mike Weaver Rhett Warren Fox was born BLACK HILLS GOSPEL during the school year, 3:45-5:15 Sunday: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist October 1, 1997 in Spearfish, Monday-Friday: 7:45 a.m. Prayer ASSEMBLY FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH South Dakota. He was the son 1/2 Mile east on hwy 34 · 210-1374 901 Laurel St. Whitewood Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., Learning and Kenny Riley, pastor (605)-920-1959 Discovery Study of Robert and Kelly (Brandt) Sunday: 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Reverand Jill Jennewein Fox. Rhett was homeschooled Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Sunday: ST. ONGE UNITED CHURCH OF for a time and he also attended Friday: 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Worship CHRIST Del Neumeister, Pastor school in Buffalo and Belle Fourche, graduating from Belle Fourche CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER 10:30 a.m. Adult and Teen Bible Sunday School and Worship at High School in 2016. He was proud to be from Redig, South Dakota 2020 Vista St · 892-4767 Study 8:30 a.m. Paul Howard, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School and he made his home as a 5th generation member of the Fox Family Clay Conry, Associate Pastor LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAP- ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH Ranch. After graduating from high school, Rhett attended Oklaho- Sunday TIST CHURCH 834 6th Ave., Belle Fourche ma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, OK. In the summer Long Term Care Service (ABA) · 2.2 miles east on Hwy 34 Msgr. Michael Woster, Pastor of 2017 he returned home to his own place on the family ranch. 8:45 p.m. 723-1092 Fr. John Paul Trask, As.Pastor Sunday School: All ages Sunday: 10 a.m. worship service Mass Times During this time he also worked on the neighboring Sperle ranch for Sunday: 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. NEW COVENANT PCA the winter and then in the summer he started his own business, Fox Wednesday: 7:30 am. Fellowship Hour: 9:30 a.m. 1140 Ames St. Spearfi sh Fencing, which he took great pride in. Friday: 12:15 p.m. followed by Adora- Worship and Children’s 642-1122 tion with 2pm Benediction Rhett was a rancher at heart, ever since he was a child. Whether it Church 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Luke Bluhm, Pastor 4th Friday of the month was showing everything he could in 4-H, being a part of FFA, judg- Evening Service 6 p.m. Sunday: @Belle Fourche CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF 10 a.m. Worship Service ing livestock, or having a natural born eye for cattle, Rhett loved the Nursing Home: 10:30 a.m. LATTER DAY SAINTS ranch life. Rodeo was a huge part of his life, even from a young age, NORTHERN HILLS CHURCH OF Saturday confession 2-3 p.m. 1105 Todd St. CHRIST and saddle bronc riding was his true passion. He was a well-traveled ST. JAMES LUTHERAN Brad Buchholz, Bishop 5 miles south of Belle Fourche on 110 Stanley · 723-3923 cowboy. Having just gotten his PRCA card, 2019 would have been Sunday: 9 a.m. Sacrament Meeting Hwy 85 · 642-7167 Sunday: 9am Adult Sunday School his rookie year. Rhett was a National High School Rodeo qualifier 10 a.m. Sunday School Thomas Pruett - Minister 10:15 a.m. Worship in cutting, and he also had one goal in rodeo. He had many rodeo 11 a.m. Priesthood meeting Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Class Wed: iPraise - after school Wednesday: young men, young 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship goals in mind, but his first and foremost was to win at Wolf Point, 7th-8th grade confirmation 4 p.m. women and girl scouts Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible Class Thurs. Pray Without Ceasing 10am Montana because this was his mentor, Jake Costello’s favorite rodeo. EMMANUEL BAPTIST (SBC) NISLAND INDEPENDENT COMMU- Friday: 7 a.m. Lutheran Men in Rhett also had a leather shop, and he was very talented when it came 902 Lawrence St. · 723-6899 NITY CHURCH Missions, Belle Inn to working with leather. He was just getting into making saddles and Andy Anderson, Pastor On Hwy 212 in Nisland Saturday: 5 p.m. Worship his brand was “RW Fox Maker”. Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School (605) 257-2356 SUMMIT OPEN BIBLE 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Doug Clark Rhett was the type of guy who could be a friend to anyone. He was FELLOWSHIP Wednesday: 6 p.m. Prayer Service Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. confident, tough, encouraging to others, and he loved to joke around. Seventh and Summit CONNECTION CHURCH (SBC) Worship: 10:45 a.m. 892-4630 or 892-4389 He loved to laugh and have a good time and he was a great brother, 613 sixth ave., Belle Fourche PRAIRIE HOME CHURCH Pastor Rick and Diane Brennan son, and partner to his dad. He will be missed so much. (605)-210-2150 1701 Hwy 212, Newell Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Pastor Stephen Carson Rhett is survived by his parents, Rob and Kelly Fox of Redig; sis- Sunday School: 10 a.m. Kidz Church Immediatly Following Worship Pastor Ashton Rone ters, Abby Fox of Redig SD, Kelly Marsh of Tacoma WA; maternal Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: September - May Sunday: 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship RANGELAND MINISTRIES 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study grandparents, Diana and Jamie Mueller of Milan IL, Walter Brandt; FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Kidz Alive (Kindergarten - 6th Grade) paternal grandparents, and Mike and Roberta Fox of Belle Fourche. 807 8th Ave. 892-4178 Alzada, MT UNITED METHODIST Friends may leave written condolences and view his video tribute Pastor Tim Smith Sunday: 1804 Sventh Ave. ·892-2405 Sunday: online at www.funeralhomeofthenorth- Leverington Funeral Home Worship: 10:00am www.bellefourcheumc.com 9:15 a.m. Sunday School ernhills.com of the Northern Hills Mark Leverington, Lay Pastor Bob Duemig, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship Service SALVATION ARMY OF THE Sunday: Wednesday: NORTHERN HILLS 10:30 a.m. Worship Following 6:00 p.m. Bible Study Obituaries - continued on A3 120 Ryan Rd., Spearfish 9:30 a.m. Sunday School FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC 605-642-0924 Wednesday: 717 Jackson St. · 892-3402 Envoys: Tim and Peggy North 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. - Bible Study “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; Pastor Del Neumeister Sunday: 9:45 a.m. VALE COMMUNITY COUNTRY Sunday: Sunday School: 11 a.m. CHURCH there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor 9:35 a.m. Adult Sunday School Worship Nursery avaliable Pastor Darla Dunn 10 a.m. Worship crying. There shall be no more pain, for the 402 Rosander St. Vale SD 57788 Service Sunday: 10 a.m. former things have passed away.” — Rev. 21:4 605-210-0512 Belle Fourche Beacon COMMUNITY Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 A-3 From Chamber Director Gary Wood Happy Thanksgiving Belle Fourche! The Belle Fourche Chamber Franke from Hersrud’s of Belle of Commerce board and staff Fourche; Nancy Cole with D.C. want to wish you a happy Booth Fish Hatchery, as well Thanksgiving 2018! as our Economic Development I’ve mentioned in a representative: Director Hollie previous article how glad I Stalder and our Belle Fourche am to have the privilege of City Council representative representing businesses both Travis Martin of Black Hills here in town and regionally. Title. Thank them for their It’s been a great experience service. and I’ve learned a lot. In the I also want to publicly thank spirit of thankfulness, I want my assistant Hazel Maher. to list a few of the things Hazel started one month after as Chamber Director I am I did in March of 2016. She’s grateful for. been very valuable to me as the I’m thankful for our board director and to our members as of volunteers, eleven in all our marketing designer as well that help me to do the job as social media director. She the Chamber of Commerce makes the Chamber look good is supposed to be doing for in all our printing and media our businesses and city. The promotions. Thank you, Hazel. board is made up of people I’m thankful for the support who care not only about from the Mayor and city council their businesses but who in helping to fund us to do our understand that ‘as goes the job. It’s been great working community so goes their with this council and to know business.’ They, like all that we have their support in Chamber members, have a more than just dollars. Thank broader vision than just their you. own business establishment. Last, but certainly not least, I Our board members care want to thank the members of about the community and the Chamber who have come helping it to be a vibrant on board with us to promote business center for our our city and area. We could community and region. If not do what we do without you. you get a chance, please Now, nearly 250 strong, we’ve thank them for serving. grown significantly even in this They are: President: Annie past year and appreciate our Darling-Reich Black Hills new members as well as those Energy Corp.; Vice President who have stuck with us through Kelly Milliken with Wells thick and thin. Fargo; Vice President Deb I could go on but then the McCart, owner of The Olive Beacon would cut my space, Branch; Deb Leverington, so let me just close with a owner with her husband thank you to the people of Mark of our Gold Sponsor Belle Fourche and surrounding Leverington Funeral Home community for supporting of the Northern Hills. business here in Belle Fourche McKenzie Hennessy of the and all the Chamber activities. Watson/Hennessey Realty You are very much appreciated. Group; Boyce Simons of Very Thankful, Kalitta Air; Blaine Wall The Belle Fourche Chamber of 8th Ave. Bakery; Brian

Obituaries - continued from A2 Nadine Jones 66 Nadine Jones, age 66 of Fruitdale, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Spearfish Regional Hospital. Graveside services were held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the St. Onge Cemetery. There was no visitation. Funeral arrange- ments are with Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Nadine Morrow was born July 18, 1952 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was the daughter of Lavern and Shirley (Hunt) Morrow. Nadine grew up in Cedar Rapids Iowa, where she attended school. She worked as a welder for several years at P and H Welding and Cedar Rapids Inc.. In 2000, Nadine and Arthur moved to Lemmon, SD and since 2005 they have enjoyed living in Fruitdale. Nadine was gifted at making Indian dresses and western clothing, and she made many things out of leather. Nadine is survived by her husband, Arthur of Fruitdale; mother, Shirley Morrow of Fruitdale; son, Jeremiah “JJ” (Karen) Bading of Bonaparte Iowa; brother, Vernon Morrow of Shellsburg, Iowa; sister, Roxanne Arnold of Belle Plaine, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her father Freddie Morrow, and aunts and Leverington Funeral Home uncles. of the Northern Hills Belle Fourche Community Calendar

Following parade, Thursday - 22 Lighting of the Town Tuesday - 27 Christmas Tree Thanksgiving Day 6th Avenue across from Chamber Early Bird Net- Connection Church working & Coffee PROVIDING LOCAL NEWS FOR BELLE FOURCHE Friday - 23 7:30-9am, Chamber of Fireworks Display Commerce, 1010 State St. BUTTE COUNTY and the TRI-STATE TRADE AREA Light Up the Night 7pm, Tri-State Museum & 605-723-4245 Visitor Center Grounds Thursday - 29 www.bellefourchebeacon.com “Husker the Mule” email: [email protected] Shop Small - Shop Local The Beacon is currently every other week, but soon to be a weekly Book Signing Hope for the Holidays publication . Postage paid at Belle Fourche, SD 57717. Permit No. 23 2-7pm, The Olive Branch Fri-Sat 9am-4pm, 7-8pm, Leverington Funeral Publisher: Douglas Cole 501 State St. Downtown Belle Fourche Home of the Northern Hills Belle Fourche Beacon PO Box 576 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 “Cowboy Band” La Belle Marche’ Saturday - Dec. 1 Community Chili Feed Fri-Sat 9am-4pm, Roosevelt Event Center, 5-6pm, BF Community Hall United Methodist Bazaar 1010 State St. Subscribe to the Belle Fourche Beacon! 10am-2pm, Belle Fourche Tri State Museum & United Methodist Church Name Visitor Center Saturday on State Fri Noon-7, Sat 9-3 Holiday Open House If you would like a com- Belle Plaza 1401 5th Ave. Address 5-7pm, 415 5th Ave. munity event placed in the calendar, please email us at Parade of Lights Saturday - 24 News@BelleFourcheBea- City, State, Zip 6pm, State Street con.com. Chamber Pie Social 11am-3pm, Roosevelt Event Phone Number Center, 1010 State St. Email 1 Year Beacon PO Permit Area $25 1 Year online - $25 Brought to you by South Side Conoco Mail Delivery Outside Beacon PO Permit - $68 7th & State St. (605) 892-9181 P.O. Box 576 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (605) 723-4245 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 A-4 Doug Larson, DC | Jade Larson, DC Rebecca Gervais-Larson, DC

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Chutes for Charity would like to thank all the sponsors and contributors who make the organization's success a possibility. Not only for the 7th Annual Banquet October 20th, but through out the year. AmericInn Hersruds of Belle Fourche Arneson Auction Hot Leathers of Sturgis BHSU Jamie Burke Beck’s Nursery, Inc Jerry & Pam Johnson Belle Fourche Country Club Jerry Wayne & Judy Olson Belle Fourche Stadium Jeryl Bean Bill & Dallerie Neff Jolleen Knapp Bill Ribordy Kara Creek Ranch Black Hills Roundup Ag Committee Ken & Pam Hansen Black Hills Vision Care Kodi Wilbur Bonnie Renner Larry & Madge Pilster Branding Iron Steakhouse Larry Larue Butte Electric Coop Larry Prager Carol Christianson Legends and Legacies Cassie Mason Lorrie Kimball Center of the Nation Wool Mark & Vicky Thiel Chuck & Bev Watson Mason & Chrissy Montgomery Cindy Stover Mason’s & Buckstop City of Sturgis Community Center Massage by Jennifer Cliff & Chris Crago Mona Heimbaugh Collette Rowe Monte Snook Conoco of Sturgis Nehl Dental, Inc Cory’s ET Tire Nicole Krautschun Cowboy’s Too! O’Reilly’s Dakota Rental Pete & Donna Buer Dakota Treads RC Journal Dan & Cindy Conner James & Robin Ager Dana Dental Rebecca Althoff Darcy Randall Reggie Kinghorn Davi Nails Robb’s Dawn Newland Scott & Mary Clarkson Della Bears Scott & Sandy Porterfield Dennis Zimmerman Shawna Eastman Dirk & Betty Jo Hoffman Belle Inn Do It Best Lumber Shopko Donny Green Sonia Ribordy ET Sports Spearfish Canyon Golf Club Elkhorn Ridge Golf Spearfish GMC Cadillac Flying E Floral Taco John’s of Sturgis Frontier Glass Tamara Littrell Gabby & Kelly Bush The Olive Branch Gayle Cleveland Tri State Construction Gayleen Raber Vanity Salon Green’s Alignment Wes & Cathy Buckmaster Greg & Sherry Smeenk Yvonne Ficek Hayes & Jessica Bean

Photography by Jodie Baxendale Portraiture • Western Fine Art • Events Every year there is a need for Children's Coats.

Through November 30th, Black Hills Laundry will be accepting coats, hats, and mittens at the following locations: Belle Laundromat (710 8th Ave) Belle Laundry and Dry cleaning (711 State St.)

Psalm 143 Spearfish Laundry and Dry Cleaning (712 Canyon St.) Sturgis Laundry and Dry Cleaning (2014 Main St.) jodiebphotographie and Laundry World (1315 Haines in Rapid City). 1.605.210.1325 [email protected] JodieB Photography by All coats need to have working buttons and zippers. www.jodieb.zenfolio.com Jodie Baxendale When received they will be cleaned for free and then dispersed to the local organizations. Fire Fighters Help Fill Contact us if your organization would like to join with us! Compassion Cupboard This past Saturday the Belle Fourche Volunteer Fire department held a food drive If you have any questions you may call Belle Laundry & at Lynn’s Dakotamart and at Dry Cleaning 723-6301, Spearfish Laundry & Dry Cleaning, Lueders Food Center. 722-9400 or Sturgis Laundry & Dry Along with the food $168 in Cleaning 347-8429, Laundry World in Rapid City, 348-5121. donations were given. The com- munity has been wonderful in their support of the Compassion Cupboard and this will help SUBSCRIBE TO support the families in need. Last month we served over 150 THE BEACON VOLUNTEERS: (l to r) PJ Sloan, Nick Loper and Trenton families. PJ Sloan said, “that Bush. The following also helped in the food drive but didn’t it is his desire to make this an Go Online or Send us Your Request want their pictures taken: Nicki Stearns, Ted Jeitz, Skyla Bush, annual event.” and he has the PO Box 576 Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Brandi Sloan and Cheryl Anderson. support of the BFVFD. Belle Fourche Beacon SPORTS Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 A-5

BirkelandBELLE FOURCHE - The Signs with UW 2018 South Dakota HS Girls Class 1A State Golf Champi- on Payson Birkeland of Belle Fourche has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend college and play NCAA D-1 golf at the University of Wyoming. Cowgirl head golf coach Josey Stender announced the signing last week along with two other future Wyoming golf- ers Morgan Ryan and Jessica Zapf fro Colorado. They will all be joining the squad beginning in the fall of 2019. “I am very excited to wel- come Jessica, Morgan and Payson,” Wyoming head coach ACING A SCHOLARSHIP - Belle Fourche’s Payson Birke- Josey Stender said. “All three land (center) signs her National Letter of Intent in front of the young ladies have fantastic high school’s Hall of Fame wall. Looking on are (l-to-r) brother work ethic and desire to suc- Cain, Melinda (mom), brother Riley, Clayton (dad) and Belle ceed on the golf course and in Fourche Girl’s Golf Coach Don Hazledine. Courtesy photo the classroom. Without a doubt, Hills Conference Champion and the 2018 River Region Rodeo all three bring a competitive Region 8 Champion. She holds Champion Breakaway Roper. drive and experience but what the Belle Fourche Country A standout off the course, I’m most excited about is the Club 9-hole course record, and Birkeland has been a member tremendous upside for each of medaled at the Monument Open of the National Honor Society them.” on the Rocky Mountain Junior for four years and has served on Birkeland comes to Wyo- Golf Tour. student council. Academical- ming from Aladdin after a high Birkeland has proven herself ly, she is a member of the ‘A’ school career in Belle Fourche. a winner in other sports as well, Honor Roll, while also having 7th & 8th Grade Girls Start Strong Birkeland is a four-sport athlete leading her basketball team to been named to the Academic SPEARFISH- The Belle Presley Fischer, Tori Brill and for the Broncs as she competes a conference championship as All-State team in volleyball. Fourche Middle School 8th Cheyenne Shiffrar. in golf, volleyball, basketball well as the state tournament last Born in Phoenix, Ariz., to grade girls basketball team 7th Grade Report and rodeo. In 2018, she was season. In volleyball, she was a parents Clayton Birkeland and played St. Thomas More at Reese Larson scored 12 the South Dakota Class A state 2017 All-Conference selection, Melinda Birkeland, she hopes the Spearfish tournament on points, six in each half, to lead individual champion and a while leading her team to a con- to major in Pre-Nursing at Saturday, Nov 17, 2018. Belle the Belle Fourche Broncs 7th Class A All-State team mem- ference title and state tourna- Wyoming. She is a triplet with Fourche won the game by a grade girls’ to a commanding ber, while leading her team to ment appearance. In rodeo, she two brothers, Cain and Riley, final score of 31-27. The score 41-4 victory over Stagebarn a 2018 Class A team title. Her helped her team to 2016 and pictured above. at the half was Belle Fourche 16 Middle School on Thursday, team was also the 2018 Black 2017 state titles and was named and St. Thomas More 12. High Nov. 15, in a home battle at the scorer for Belle Fourche was Belle Fourche Middle School. Charlie Henwood with 9 points. Anika Main chipped in eight 2018 Bronc Football Awards Night Also scoring for Belle were Tia points while the entire team put Williamson who added 8, Grace forth a terrific effort on defense, Clooten with 6, Dylan Stedillie limiting Stagebarn to 4 points. had 5, Chloe Crago with 2, and Belle Fourche jumped out to a Halle Eaton with 1. Charlie 25-0 halftime lead on their way Henwood had 3 three-point- to the win. ers and Dylan Stedillie had 1 On Saturday, Nov. 17, Belle three-pointer. Fourche dropped a pair at the In the second game Belle Spearfish Tourney. played Twin Spruce from In the first game the Broncs Gillette and also won that had trouble getting anything to game 44-25. The Lady Broncs fall, losing to Sturgis by a final wasted little time as they bolted of 15-5. Avery Cherveny had to a big lead in the first half, three points while Mataya Ward leading at halftime 22-to-7. Tia added the other two. Williamson led the scoring with In the second game, the 14 points. Chloe Crago had 13, Broncs trailed Hill City 19-14 at Grace Clooten with 7, Dylan the break but were outscored by Stedillie with 6, Charlie Hen- the Rangers 16-6 in the second wood with 3, and Halle Eaton half. with 2. Dylan Stedillie had 1 Olivia Nehl and Sarah Juelfs BLACK HILLS CONFERENCE HONORS: L-R Hunter Mitchell, Bryce Nicholas, Jaredon three-pointer. scored six points apiece to lead Dosch (Honorable Mention), Taten Fox (Honorable Mention), Kelby Olson, Tate Hostetter, and Also seeing action were the way for Belle Fourche. Jackson Tyndall. Courtesy photo Krinda Fox

ALL-STATE HONORS: L to R: Hunter Mitchell (Defensive Tackle), Taten Fox (Fullback) Honorable Mention, Kelby Olson (Kick Return/Special Teams Player), and Jesse Thybo (Offen- ACADEMIC ALL-STATE (Honors recipients must be seniors, played or student managed foot- sive Tackle) Honorable Mention. Courtesy photo Krinda Fox ball for at least 3 years and maintain a 3.50 Grade Point Average) L-R Tommy Coyle, Mathew Raba and Scott Slotten (Coaches) 1st row Tee McAmis, Carson Gubbrud, Bryce Nicholas, Zane Rankin, Jackson Mailloux, Taten Fox. Coaches Josh Schleusner, Adam Nowojieski, and Asher Bronc FB Team Awards 2018 Pikula. Courtesy photo Krinda Fox Offensive MVP: Kelby Olson Defensive MVP: Hunter Mitchell Special Teams MVP: Jackson Tyndall Lineman of the Year: Jesse Thybo and Bryce Nicholas Scout Team Player of the Year: Sage Geib JV Player of the Year (games): Lan Fuhrer Bronc Award (Hardest worker that may not get all the credit, practice or games or weight room): Tate Hostetter Most Improved: Tate Larson Coaches Award: (voted on by coaches. Given to the student athlete that exemplifies leadership and everything a coach is looking for in a player): Zane Rankin and Carson Gubbrud 2018-19 BFHS Varsity Wrestling Schedule 11/29/2018 JV/Varsity Dual - Sturgis @ Belle Fourche 6:30 Don’t wait until the New Year to 11/30/2018 JV / Varsity Invite @ Custer 3:00 12/01/2018 JV / Varsity Invite @ Custer 9:00am 12/07/2018 Varsity Invite @ Rapid City 2:00 embrace the new you. 12/08/2018 Varsity Invite @ Rapid City 8:00am 12/13/2018 JV / Varsity Tri - Custer, Ld/Dwd @ Belle 5:00 12/15/2018 JV / Varsity Duals Trny @ Wright, WY 9:30am At Jackson Dental we specialize in full mouth rehabilitation. 01/03/2019 JV / Varsity Quad - Hill City, Spfsh, STM @ Rapid City 4:00pm We are open evenings and Fridays to make achieving your 01/04/2019 Varsity Invite @ Presho 11:00 a.m. CT 01/05/2019 Varsity Invite @ Presho 10:00 a.m. CT best smile easy. Call today to take the first step towards a 01/08/2019 JV Quad @ Sundance, WY 5:00 p.m. 01/12/2019 JV / Varsity Invite @ Martin 9:30 a.m. smile that you can proud of. 01/18/2019 Varsity Duals @ Chamberlain 5:30 p.m. CT 01/19/2019 Varsity Invite @ Chamberlain 10:00 a.m. CT 01/24/2019 JV / Varsity Dual @ Hot Springs 5:00 p.m. 01/25/2019 JV / Varsity Invite @ Belle Fourche 12:00 p.m. 01/26/2019 JV / Varsity Invite @ Belle Fourche 9:00 a.m. 02/02/2019 Varsity Invite @ Hill City 9:00 a.m. (605) 892-6347 02/08/2019 JV / Varsity Dual - Douglas @ Box Elder 5:30pm 02/09/2019 Black Hills Conference @ Hill City 10:00 a.m. 503 Jackson Street, Belle Fourche 02/16/2019 Region 4A @ Belle Fourche 10:00 a.m. 02/22/2019 State A @ Rapid City TBA www.jacksondentalsd.com 02/23/2019 State A @ Rapid City TBA

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From Page A1 re-entered through the separate items. doors yelling for Jordan. By this “They have received so many THANKFUL time the front of the house was things that they’ve needed to had not followed her out. too far gone for Palmer to see put them in a storage shed until “My heart just jumped when anything. Meanwhile her sister, they can sort through,” Aspen he wasn’t there,” she said. “So who had entered the back door, said. I tucked my daughter up under found Jordan crying and cough- Jayme Coleman, Yesway my shirt and ran back into the ing in hallway not knowing Store Manager, said that the house.” which direction to run. family will need a bit of time to As soon as she got back inside “She just grabbed him and sort through all the donations she looked toward the kitchen, ran out the back of the house to see what they will be able to which was filled with thick through the smoke,” Palmer use and then make a list of the black smoke. She then turned said. A few moments later the things they may yet still need. toward the living room and it home was totally engulfed in “I know she (Palmer) is get- was a “wall of fire.” flames. ting arrangements for a place to “I started yelling for Jordan Since the fire, the Red Cross live and when they do, they will and I couldn’t find him,” she has stepped up to help provide need just about everything,” said, not knowing where he temporary shelter for the family Coleman said. “We’ve had was. who is living out of the Super 8 people coming by leaving their Palmer then realized that her Motel for the time being. Relief phone numbers saying that they sister was probably still in the efforts have also been referred have furniture, couches and back bedroom of the house. She to Realtors for Kids, according beds that they can donate when ran back outside around to the to local social worker Brian As- the time is right.” window and started pounding pen. Aspen said since Palmer’s According to Coleman on it. car keys were destroyed with Yesway is an official collection “It’s always so quiet at the the house Gene’s Lock Service point for donations and anyone back of the house I didn’t think has come forward and supplied interested in helping can stop she even knew what was hap- a new key so she can use her by. pening,” Palmer said. car. “This town is so amazing,” Her sister got up and quickly The Yesway store (formerly Palmer said. “I feel like I’m realized what was happening. Ranch Mart) on Summit Street, part of a big family here. When She exited the back door of the just a few blocks from the site something happens, everyone home. That’s when they both of the fire, has been the official just seems to step up and I re- realized that Jordan wasn’t dropping off point for collec- ally respect that. I can’t believe with either of them. They each tions of clothing and household it.” Shortly after the fire last week From Page A1 one know that they wish to Palmer received a call from her extend a heartfelt thank you to grandmother who still lives in PLAYGROUND the community and parents for California. She related a recent 4th of May. They continue their their great support. story of a neighbor family work with goals to add things PTO Board of Directors are: who also lost their home and to the playground and other Andrea Rhoads (Pres); Jenelle belongings to fire. According to beneficial items for the kids and Willert (V. Pres.) Palmer they ended up living in staff. Kaye Carson (Secretary) a homeless shelter and relying They ask all of you to save Sara Larson-Audiss (Treasurer) on state assistance. those Lynn’s grocery receipts, Samantha Hunter (Teacher “If this had happened to us in box tops and support our local Representative) California, my kids and I would businesses and our kids when Traci Walding (Teacher Repre- be out on the street right now,” they come to you. The group sentative); Sheilagh Erhart Palmer said. “California is such asked the Beacon to let every- a big place and no one really Fireworks will follow the knows anybody or takes the From Page A1 lead in helping. But here, wow, lighting ceremony at 7pm, SEND US YOUR NEWS AND PHOTOS it’s just like you’re part of a big LIGHT THE NIGHT earlier than last year. The [email protected] family. I am so blessed to live at the Roosevelt School fireworks will be launched from in this town.” grounds. The parade will pro- behind the Tri-State museum Submission deadline: 5pm Fridays Something to remember this ceed down State Street through and will be visible from nearly Thanksgiving season. downtown to Highway 85 any vantage throughout town. where it will turn north and end Once again Fritz Carlson will in the museum parking lot. be in charge of the display with At the conclusion of the the fireworks sponsored by parade will be the lighting of CONBA and the City of Belle Antiques & Collectibles the town Christmas tree. The Fourche. tree is located in the open lot For those new to town the in the 600 block of 6th Street, “Light up the Night” events are directly across from Connec- accessible on foot in the down- Love That Shoppe tion Church. The ceremony is town area. Venues are within organized by Revitalize Belle walking distance of each other Largest locally owned Antique Shop in S.D. 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This “Occasional” Market is Consistently Great NANCY HENDERSON decorate the stage at the city pa- [email protected] vilion for their annual Christmas When you walk fundraiser. in the door of The partners are proud of the Saturday on State, fact that so much of their mer- you could be walk- chandise was saved from simply ing into a precious being thrown in the dump. part of your past They use the word ‘upcycle’ to or an intriguing describe the happy route away introduction to a from that destination. past you never knew. That’s be- So whether the door at Satur- cause the four partners (in what day on State opens to someone is called an occasional market looking for unique decorations because they are open just once for a first apartment, parents-to- a month) have each contributed be searching for nursery décor her particular talents to accumu- or senior citizens indulging in lating a treasure trove of vintage, a peek and perhaps a purchase antique and refreshed furniture, CREATIVE VISION x 4: Owners:(from left) Shawna Browning, from their past, they all know collectibles and seasonal décor. Shelly Kapsa, Sue Sanders and Paula Ensz they’ve come to the right place. Shawna Browning, Paula of Saturday on State? What “We’re all friends. We did this And with Christmas right Ensz, Shelly Kapsa and Sue doesn’t! It contains a remark- together. We work well together, around the corner, can you imag- Sanders outgrew their original able array of items the partners and we like each other.” ine anything more unique than a establishment on State Street have acquired both locally and The business values its place gift from Saturday on State. in downtown Belle Fourche. regionally. Furniture is refur- in the community, participat- Special Black Friday hours: They retained the business name bished solely for sale at the store. ing in the school supply drive, November 23 & November 24: because it had become so well Nothing is on consignment. the Compassion Cupboard and 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. known since first opening in Said Sue, “There’s something the annual Festival of Trees. Normal business hours: second 2013. Saturday on State has for everyone, often one of a And for the fourth consecutive Sat. 9-4; preceding Fri. Noon-7 REFURBISHED: Styled to fit been located at 1401 5th Avenue kind, and priced from a dollar year, they have been asked by Check Facebook for schedules in and be fun. A real “one of since late 2016 and has, since its to hundreds of dollars.” So the the Zonta Club in Spearfish to as well as added bonus days. a kind” item. inception, been attracting clien- welcome mat is out no matter tele from as far away as North one’s age or budget. The women Belle Fourche Dakota, eastern South Dakota get particular pleasure when they Light Up Friday and Montana as well as fostering see youngsters intrigued by items Nov.23 a faithful local following. much older than themselves. the Night “We outgrew our days and our Paula and Sue emphasized that location,” explained Paula noting the store offers a social as well that the opportunity to relocate as a shopping opportunity. The and expand also gave them the fact that it’s normally open only opportunity to be open not just two days a month allows people on the second Saturday of each to plan ahead for get-togethers month but on the Friday before while wandering the nooks and as well. All four expressed their crannies of the store. deep appreciation for landlord The camaraderie among the Don Zacher who enabled them to partners, all locals, is another Don’t forget! Parade of Lights 6pm November 23 eventually expand into four units element adding to the success of From the Roosevelt Events Center on State St. to 5th Ave’s Tri-State Museum. of the building on National. Saturday on State. Start the Holiday Season in Downtown Belle Fourche! So what lies behind the doors Both Paula and Sue chimed in, Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 B-1

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Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 648 . $161.50 Crago Land & Livestock, Belle Fourche SD ...... 104 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 531 . $167.00 Sheep Report - November 15, 2018 Crago Land & Livestock, Belle Fourche SD ...... 112 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 558 . $160.00 Vivian, Chad, Ashland MT ...... 10 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 471 . $147.00 Russiff Lazy Pk Ranch, Olive MT ...... 27 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 586 . $167.00 Vivian, Chad, Ashland MT ...... 38 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 560 . $139.50 Normal Run Of Sheep Today Lambs Under 60# Were $10 Higher, 60-80# Were $5 To $10 Lower, 90# Were Steady Russiff Lazy Pk Ranch, Olive MT ...... 61 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 651 . $157.50 Weaver, Lyn D, Newell SD ...... 8 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 649 . $136.00 100-105# Sold $5 Higher Owen, Tom, Baker MT ...... 20 ...... B/R Str Bt Pc ...... 445 . $198.00 Wigen, Mike, Otter MT ...... 15 ...... Bbld Str Bt ...... 429 . $175.00 Fat & Medium Ewes Sold Steady To $1 Higher, Thin Ewes Were $4 Lower Owen, Tom, Baker MT ...... 119 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 474 . $190.50 Wigen, Mike, Otter MT ...... 35 ...... Bbld Str Bt ...... 545 . $158.50 No Sale November 22Nd - Happy Thanksgiving To Everyone! Owen, Tom, Baker MT ...... 93 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 535 . $173.50 Wigen, Mike, Otter MT ...... 11...... Bbld Hfr Bt ...... 483 . $144.00 Boylan, John, Piedmont SD ...... 25 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 625 . $159.00 Next Sale - November 29Th - Feeder Lamb Special Woodward, Connie, Custer SD ...... 21 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 611 . $160.00 Thank You For Your Business! Boylan, John, Piedmont SD ...... 12 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 565 . $140.50 Woodward, Connie, Custer SD ...... 10 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 523 . $151.00 Brown, Steve Or Kathy, Sturgis SD ...... 26 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 546 . $170.50 Feeder Lambs Brown, Steve Or Kathy, Sturgis SD ...... 8 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 635 . $153.00 Horvey, Nola, Ralph SD...... 114 .....Lambs ...... 105 ...$149.50 Saturday - November 24, 2018 Franke, Keith, Belle Fourche SD...... 252 .....Lambs ...... 103 ...$146.00 Bruch Ranch Llc, Sturgis SD...... 20 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 605 . $156.50 Humble, Casey, Mud Butte SD ...... 82 .....Lambs ...... 58 ...$215.00 C & R Land & Livestock Llp, Volborg MT ...... 10 ...... Bbld Str Bt ...572 . $159.50 ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BRED HEIFER Humble, Casey, Mud Butte SD ...... 67 .....Lambs ...... 79 ...$169.00 C & R Land & Livestock Llp, Volborg MT ...... 19 ...... Blk Str Bt ...663 . $146.00 Humble, Casey, Mud Butte SD ...... 27 .....Lambs ...... 95 ...$152.00 & STOCK COW SPECIAL Darling Creek Ranch Llc, Meadow SD ...... 33 .....Lambs ...... 58 ...$215.00 C & R Land & Livestock Llp, Volborg MT ...... 14 ...... Blk Hfr Bt ...604 . $136.00 8:00 am – Weigh Ups 10:30 Am – Short Term Cows Darling Creek Ranch Llc, Meadow SD ...... 85 .....Lambs ...... 69 ...$181.00 Carlisle, Bill, Ekalaka MT ...... 5 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 529 . $147.00 Rodriguez, Antonio Or Betty, Buffalo WY ...... 25 .....Lambs ...... 54 ...$215.00 12:00 Noon – Dipsersions Followed By Bred Cows Rodriguez, Antonio Or Betty, Buffalo WY ...... 26 .....Lambs ...... 70 ...$164.00 Carlisle, Bill, Ekalaka MT ...... 17 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 578 . $140.00 Harrison, Richard Or Stacy, Fruitdale SD .... 113 .....Lambs ...... 88 ...$153.50 Clements, Austin, Biddle MT ...... 18 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 529 . $174.50 Five Complete Dipsersions Hackert, James, Buffalo SD ...... 32 .....Lambs ...... 60 ...$208.00 Clements, Austin, Biddle MT ...... 18 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 513 . $151.00 William Parks Estate – 312 Blk 3 Yr To Short Term Cows – Bred Blk – 3/25 Hackert, James, Buffalo SD ...... 61 .....Lambs ...... 79 ...$156.00 Mansfield, Kathy, Norris SD ...... 16 .....Lambs ...... 113 ...$120.00 Correl Creek Livestock, Hammond MT ...... 8 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 648 . $153.00 E & E Cattle Co – 60 Blk 3 Yr Old Cows – Bred Blk – 3/25 For 60 Days - 50 Blk 4 Yr Old Cows – Bred Blk – 3/25 For 60 Days CJR Ranch Llc, Gillette WY ...... 84 .....Lambs ...... 72 ...$165.00 Correl Creek Livestock, Hammond MT ...... 10 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 615 . $139.25 - 95 Blk 5-7 Yr Old Cows – Bred Blk – 3/25 For 60 Days CJR Ranch Llc, Gillette WY ...... 42 .....Lambs ...... 101 ...$144.50 Dehaan, Derrick, Baker MT ...... 30 ...... Mix Str Bt Pc ...... 545 . $166.50 Replacement Ewes - Sold By The Head - 15 Blk Short Term Cows – Bred Blk – 3/25 For 60 Days Weiss, Roger, Faith SD ...... 16 .....Yrlg Ewes ...... 154 ...$395.00 Dehaan, Derrick, Baker MT ...... 28 ...... Mix Hfr Bt Pc ...... 538 . $146.00 Sdsu Antelope Station – 180 Blk 3 Yr To Short Term Cows – Bred Blk – 3/20 Nelson, Larry Or Sandra, Buffalo SD ...... 25 .....7 Yr Old Ewes ....163 ...$130.00 Dehaan, Robert [Olive MT ...... 91 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 534 . $166.50 MT Consignment – 150 Blk 3 Yr To Short Term Cows – Bred Blk Angus – 4/1 – Home Raised Nelson, Larry Or Sandra, Buffalo SD ...... 35 .....7 Yr Old Ewes ....163 ...$115.00 Dehaan, Robert [Olive MT ...... 87 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 607 . $157.25 Dick Aldren – 40 Blk 3 Yr Old Cows – Bred Char – 3/10 – Gentle Nelson, Larry Or Sandra, Buffalo SD ...... 29 .....7 Yr Old Ewes ....162 ...$100.00 - 10 Blk Broken Mouth Cows – Bred Char – 3/10 – Gentle Slaughter Ewes Dehaan, Robert [Olive MT ...... 38 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 518 . $145.00 CJR Ranch Llc, Gillette WY ...... 38 ..... Ewe ...... 139 .....$42.00 Dehaan, Robert [Olive MT ...... 61 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 571 . $144.00 Gilger Ranch, Dd, Boyes MT ...... 23 ..... Ewe ...... 152 .....$50.00 Bred Heifers Gress, Melynda, Ludlow SD ...... 28 ..... Ewe ...... 181 .....$54.00 Driskill Ranch Inc, Joe, Upton WY ...... 22 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 505 . $181.00 Paul & Judy Hinkhouse – 300 Blk & Bldy Hfrs – Bred Lbw Blk – 3/15 In 3 Calving Groups Gress, Melynda, Ludlow SD ...... 43 ..... Ewe ...... 160 .....$50.00 Driskill Ranch Inc, Joe, Upton WY ...... 65 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 604 . $163.50 Scott Crowser – 210 Mostly Blk Few Bldy & Red Hfrs – Bred Lbw Blk –2/25 In 3 Calving Groups Gress, Melynda, Ludlow SD ...... 17 ..... Ewe ...... 149 .....$42.00 Driskill Ranch Inc, Joe, Upton WY ...... 58 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 536 . $151.00 Larry Dobrenz – 120 Blk Hfrs – Bred Blk – 3/1 In 2 Calving Groups Lemmel, Rick, Mud Butte SD ...... 6 ..... Ewe ...... 185 .....$54.00 Schuricht & Kinstetter – 60 Blk Hfrs – Bred Lbw Red Angus – 3/20 For 60 Days – Lemmel, Rick, Mud Butte SD ...... 5 ..... Ewe ...... 168 .....$50.00 Dust Devil Herefords Inc, Ingomar MT ...... 27 ...... Herf Str Bt ...... 466 . $172.50 Niemi, David & Roxi, Buffalo SD ...... 27 ..... Ewe ...... 177 .....$54.00 Dust Devil Herefords Inc, Ingomar MT ...... 61 ...... Herf Str Bt ...... 557 . $156.50 Home Raised Niemi, David & Roxi, Buffalo SD ...... 24 ..... Ewe ...... 157 .....$50.00 Crago Ranch – 50 Blk Hfrs – Bred Sons Of Conneally Comrage – 3/5 For 20 Dust Devil Herefords Inc, Ingomar MT ...... 22 ...... Rbld Str Bt ...... 482 . $149.00 Rosencranz, Todd, Belle Fourche SD ...... 7 ..... Ewe ...... 194 .....$54.00 Days – Gentle Rosencranz, Todd, Belle Fourche SD ...... 18 ..... Ewe ...... 178 .....$50.00 Ferebee, George W, Hill City SD ...... 5 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 816 . $131.50 Rod Lamont – 50 Bk Hfrs – Bred Blk – 4/1 Ultrasounded In 2 30 Day Groups Weiss, Roger, Faith SD ...... 12 ..... Ewe ...... 191 .....$54.00 Fields, Nancy, Sturgis SD ...... 30 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 683 . $147.50 Daly Livestock – 50 Blk & Red Hfrs – Bred Lbw Blk – 5/1 Whiteside Livestock, Angela MT ...... 16 ..... Ewe ...... 157 .....$54.00 Fields, Nancy, Sturgis SD ...... 11...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 579 . $138.00 Don Hamm – 40 Blk Hfrs – Bred Blk – 3/15 For 28 Days Whiteside Livestock, Angela MT ...... 23 ..... Ewe ...... 143 .....$50.00 Fisk, Christopher & Karre, Rozet WY ...... 10 ...... Blk Str Bt ...... 700 . $131.00 Alan Todd – 30 Blk Hfrs – 1000# - Bred Blk – 3/1 For 45 Days Fisk, Christopher & Karre, Rozet WY ...... 8 ...... Blk Hfr Bt ...... 558 . $141.00 Snyder Cattle Co – 15 Blk & Bldy Hfrs – Ai Bred – 2/25 NEWELL SHEEP YARDS - 15 Blk & Bldy Hfrs – Bred Blk – 3/5 For 7 Days Fisk, Christopher & Karre, Rozet WY ...... 9 ...... Blk Hfr Bt ...... 675 . $136.00 Open 8 Ranch – 26 Blk Hfrs – Bred Lbw Blk Angus – 2/20 For 50 Days Garman, Jason L, Alzada MT ...... 8 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 449 . $179.00 Thursday Painter Ranch – 25 Blk Bldy Hfrs - Bred Blk Lbw – 3/5 November 12, 2018 Garman, Jason L, Alzada MT ...... 57 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 569 . $167.50 Gary Wells – 20 Blk Hfrs – Bred Blk – 3/15 NO SALE Garman, Jason L, Alzada MT ...... 51 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 537 . $153.50 Drew Hutchinson – 15 Blk & Red Hfrs – Bred Red – 4/15 Gordon, Watler J, Aladdin WY ...... 19 ...... Blk Str Bt ...... 694 . $145.50 WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY & Gordon, Watler J, Aladdin WY ...... 9 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt ...... 561 . $137.50 Bred Cows SAFE THANKSGIVING! Hansen & Son, Fruitdale SD ...... 97 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 556 . $169.75 Patten & Hartman – 150 Blk Short Term Cows – Bred Bk Or Red – 4/15 Beach Farms – 150 Blk 3 Yr To Broken Mouth Cows – Bred Blk – 4/1 Hansen & Son, Fruitdale SD ...... 94 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 621 . $165.00 Robert Boylan – 100 Blk 3 Yr Old Cows –B Red Blk – 4/1 For 42 Days THURSDAY J-Cubed, Lllp, Quinn SD...... 32 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 485 . $178.00 Steve Stoddard – 100 Blk Solid To Broken Mouth Cows – Bred Blk – 3/25 NOVEMBER 29, 2018 J-Cubed, Lllp, Quinn SD...... 23 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 439 . $155.00 Sd Consignment – 90 Blk 3 Yr Old Cows – Bred Blk – 3/10 FEEDER LAMB SPECIAL C & T Cattle – 40 Herf 3 & 4 Yr Old Cows – Bred Blk – 4/1 Kammerer, Riley, Fruitdale SD ...... 33 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 632 . $163.50 1:00 PM Kammerer, Riley, Fruitdale SD ...... 12 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 495 . $150.00 - 40 Blk 3 To 5 Yr Old Cows – Bred Char – 4/1 Kammerer, Riley, Fruitdale SD ...... 13 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 581 . $144.00 Snyder Cattle Co – 70 Blk & Bldy 3 To 5 Yr Old Cows – Bred Blk – 4/1 For 60 Days Painter Ranch – 25 Blk Bldy 3 To 4 Yr Old Cows – Bred Blk – 3/5 Expecting 2500 To 3000 Lambs Kleven, Rick & Tim, Piedmont SD ...... 35 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 510 . $178.75 - 25 Blk Short Term Cows – Bred Blk – 3/20 Kleven, Rick & Tim, Piedmont SD ...... 52 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 608 . $164.50 Alan Todd – 40 Blk Mixed Age Cows – Bred Blk – 3/25 For Days FEEDER LAMBS Kleven, Rick & Tim, Piedmont SD ...... 11...... B/R Hfr Bt Pc ...... 451 . $155.00 Bill & Ray Kinghorn – 40 Blk & Bldy 3 & 4 Yr Old Cows – Bred Blk – 3/10 MT – 1000 Lambs – 95-100# Kleven, Rick & Tim, Piedmont SD ...... 59 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 547 . $147.50 Ty Neidhardt – 28 Red Angus 3 Yr Old Cows – Bred Red Sim – 4/1 For 60 Days SD – 400 Lambs – 90# Madsen, Justin, Volborg MT ...... 31 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 497 . $179.00 - 10 Red Angus Mixed Age Cows – Bred Red Angus – 4/1 For 60 Days SD – 150 Lambs – 90# Madsen, Justin, Volborg MT ...... 54 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 581 . $165.00 Lazy Hd Ranch – 30 Blk 4 & 5 Yr Old Cows Bred Blk – 3/15 For 50 Days SD – 200 Lambs – 100# Rich Kokesh – 30 Blk Short Term Cows – Bred Blk – 4/10 Madsen, Justin, Volborg MT ...... 17 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 470 . $160.00 SD – 100 Lambs – 100# Larry Dobrenz – 30 Blk Mixed Age Cows – Bred Blk – 3/15 MT – 150 Lambs – 85# Martin, Jt, Ashland MT ...... 31 ...... B/R Str Bt ...... 601 . $155.00 Steve Brown – 25 Blk & Bldy 3 & 4 Yr Cows – Bred Blk – 3/25 Ogaard, Jeff, Rapid City SD ...... 7 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 744 . $143.50 Open 8 Ranch – 20 Bkl Mixed Age Cows – Bred Blk Angus Or Sim – 3/20 PLUS MORE BY SALE TIME! Patten, Clayton, Broadus MT ...... 17 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 491 . $175.00 Rod Lamont – 20 Blk Broken Mouth Cows – Bred Blk – 4/1 Patten, Clayton, Broadus MT ...... 31 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 553 . $164.00 Dakota Seymour – 15 Blk & Red Bldy 3 & 5 – Bred Blk Patten, Clayton, Broadus MT ...... 36 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 530 . $155.00 Upcoming Sheep Sale 2018 Plus More By Sale Time! Peterson, Mervin, Sundance WY ...... 9 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 652 . $148.50 NOVEMBER 22nd – NO SALE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Pzinski, Matt & Chris, Newcastle WY ...... 10 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 401 . $189.00 NOVEMBER 29th – FEEDER LAMB SPECIAL – Selling All Classes of Sheep & Goats Pzinski, Matt & Chris, Newcastle WY ...... 33 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 529 . $174.50 2018 CATTLE SALES DECEMBER 6th – FEEDER LAMB SPECIAL – Selling All Classes of Sheep & Goats Pzinski, Matt & Chris, Newcastle WY ...... 39 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 629 . $161.50 Friday November 23rd – Happy Thanksgiving DECEMBER 13th – REGULAR SHEEP SALE – Selling All Classes of Sheep & Goats Rasmussen, Dean Or Maxine, Camp Crook SD ...... 17 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 523 . $177.00 Saturday November 24th – Annual Thangsgiving Bred Heifer & Stock Cow Special Rasmussen, Dean Or Maxine, Camp Crook SD ...... 38 ...... B/R Str Bt Pc ...... 629 . $155.00 Friday November 30th – Spring Calf Special St Onge Livestock would like to announce a Brand New Receiving Rasmussen, Dean Or Maxine, Camp Crook SD ...... 8 ...... B/R Str Bt Pc ...... 618 . $155.00 Saturday December 1st – Weigh Up Special Station for the Gillette Area. It is on Northern Drive in Gillette. Rasmussen, Dean Or Maxine, Camp Crook SD ...... 8 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 475 . $150.00 December 7th – Weaned Calf Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle Call Doug Miller at 307-660-0960 to let him know what is coming. Rasmussen, Dean Or Maxine, Camp Crook SD ...... 30 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 608 . $140.00 December 14th – Spring Calf Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle You can unload all day every Thursday until 4 pm. You can also Schuchard, Eric, Prairie City SD ...... 17 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 561 . $152.00 December 21st – Bred Cow Special – Selling All Classes Of Cattle call Justin Tupper at 605-680-0259 & he can let them know your Shepperson, Bob J & Julie G, Upton WY ...... 23 ...... Blk Str Bt .....355 . $210.00 Thank You All For Your Business! cattle are coming also. Shepperson, Bob J & Julie G, Upton WY ...... 82 ...... Blk Str Bt .....459 . $190.50 Smith, Ray Or Sandra, Sonnette MT ...... 41 ...... Blk Str Bt Pc ...... 627 . $161.00 We also have a receiving station at the Broadus Yards, Broadus, MT. St Onge Livestock is looking for Sale Day Help. You can call the You can drop your cattle off every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 Smith, Ray Or Sandra, Sonnette MT ...... 8 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 731 . $143.00 Office at 605-642-2200 or Justin Tupper at 605-680-0259 pm. For more information, call Brandy Escott at 406-951-1666, Smith, Ray Or Sandra, Sonnette MT ...... 8 ...... Blk Hfr Bt Pc ...... 493 . $153.50 Tyler at 406-853-5690 or Justin Tupper at 605-680-0259. Smith, Ray Or Sandra, Sonnette MT ...... 19 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 606 . $139.00 There will not be a Broadus Receiving Station Pick Up on Snook, Wace, Hulett WY ...... 8 ...... B/R Str Bt Pc ...... 526 . $166.00 Thursday, November 22nd due to Thanksgiving. It will back to St. Onge Livestock Snook, Wace, Hulett WY ...... 28 ...... B/R Str Bt Pc ...... 650 . $150.00 regular schedule again on Thursday, November 29th. We are reps for Snook, Wace, Hulett WY ...... 18 ...... Red Hfr Bt Pc ...... 534 . $153.00 Snook, Wace, Hulett WY ...... 20 ...... B/R Hfr Bt Pc ...... 636 . $141.00 The Gillette Receiving Station will move it’s pick up date to Friday, SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION November 23rd for Weigh Up Cows or Bred Cows due to the Video Auction Time is Coming up very, quickly - Spear E Ranch, Olive MT ...... 13 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 496 . $178.00 If you are considering filming your Calves or Yearlings for Fall Delivery Spear E Ranch, Olive MT ...... 56 ...... Bbld Str Bt Pc ...... 636 . $154.25 Thanksgiving Holiday. It will be back to the regular schedule Contact Us For Your Video Marketing Needs Spear E Ranch, Olive MT ...... 17 ...... Bbld Hfr Bt Pc ...... 568 . $140.50 again on Thursday, November 29th. 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FFA Leadership Development Team It has been a busy last few weeks for the Belle Fourche FFA chapter! The Belle Fourche LDE competitors went to the Jackrabbit invite in Brook- ings. Many teams right out of placing. Nov 7th, the LDE team com- peted at the Rushmore Leader- ship Roundup. For individual awards Dustin Kolb placed 2nd in Ag Broadcasting, Serena Da- vis placed 3rd in Ag Brodcast- ing, Aubrie Hobbs placed 4th in prepared public speaking. Team wise, Conduct of Meeting (Ava Mclennan, Nicole Kraft, Kyrs- ALL LDE MEMBERS -Starting at top going left to right tin Hayworth, Morgan Mack- Bryton Oedekoven, Tye Davis, Maty Oakes, Whitley Reder, aben, Olivia Furrow, Shaylee Elijah Pomeranke, Mathew Goodwin, Katelynn Ruby, Jamie Pickett, and Talia Beih) placed Peterson, Reese McKenna, Ava McLennan, Serena Davis, 1st, Agricultural Communica- Winter Goodwin, Hannah Satterfield, Kyrstin Hayworth, Dustin tions (Whitley Reder, Bryton Kolb, Aubrie Hobbs, Laney Mackaben, Talia Beihl, Morgan Oedekoven, Emma Singer, Mackaben, Olivia Furrow, Nicole Kraft, Shaylee Picket. Belle Fourche Laney Mackaben) placed 3rd. Nov, 18th please join the Belle will be held in the Ag room in If you are interested in a Belle Fourche FFA alumini support the Belle Fourche High School, Cowboy Band Fourche FFA t-shirt please group for a cookie social. At at 5pm. We are welcoming reach out to any FFA officer. this cookie social LDE com- anyone and everyone. Come see Community Chili Feed T-shirts are $10 a tee. petetors will be presenting. This what FFA it all about. November 23, 5-6pm at the Community Hall See the Parade of Lights following the Chili Feed at 6 down State Street, and the fireworks display BH Roundup’s 605! NFR Send-off sponsored by CONBA at the Tri-State Museum at 7!

OFF AND RIDING - The Branding Iron Steakhouse was the site of last Friday night’s 605! Send-off. A large crowd of rodeo afficionados and well wisher’s were on hand to start the prepa- rations for this years Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas. The Black Hills Roundup At the send off and going The Good Stuff from Jim Thompson committee’s Friday night 605! in at #8 in Barrel racing was The Good Stuff is heard on a 6-state network of radio stations twice each day in our area. Jim send off party at the Branding Buffalo’s Jessica Routier. She Thompson takes motivational stories that listeners and readers send him and incorporates them Iron Steakhouse brought to- won in Clear Lake, SD this year into the program. It has been on the air for more than 10 years. gether an enthusiastic crowd of and was 4th in the WPRA for rodeo supporters and well-wish- highest number of runs under ers. The annual send off for 15 seconds and 6th with the Being Thankful for Unexpected In-”sight” South Dakota’s rodeo elite com- fewest rodeos attended. Cana- This is a shifted away. and then ran off to play, peting at the NFR this Decem- dian money from Ponoka and great story that Unaware of the impact he’d ber in Las Vegas highlighted Calgary, AB moved here into should touch But instead of retreating he sat had on my day. two of SD’s three qualifiers the Top 15 and she stayed there. even the most next to my side Shane O’Connell, Rapid Lisa Lockhardt, Oelrichs, miserly of us. And placed the flower to his I sat there and wondered how City, will start in Vegas 13th in SD, a perennial qualifier, who Unfortunately nose he managed to see the Bareback competition. After was competing in a rodeo in the authors is And declared with overacted A self-pitying woman beneath undergoing two years of near Oklahoma was not in atten- unknown to surprise, an old willow tree. misses, 2016 Rookie of the Year dence, but must of felt the lift of me. “It sure smells pretty and it’s How did he know of my and finishing 19th last year, local supporters at the sendoff. beautiful, too. self-indulged plight? Shane made “the third time” Lisa enters the Finals 4th in the The Most Beautiful Flower That’s why I picked it; Perhaps from his heart, the charm”. Shane was the only standings and is tied for 3rd for he’d been blessed with The park bench was deserted here, it’s for you.” 2018 contestant to a have a total appearances at the WNFR. true sight. as I sat down to read. The weed before me was 100% riding success at rodeos She lead all competitors this Beneath the long, straggly dying or dead. Through the eyes of a in the states. The consistency year with highest number of branches of an old willow tree. Not vibrant of colors: blind child, at last I could necessary to win. Two of his big runs under 15 seconds, has Disillusioned by life with good orange, yellow or red. see wins were back to back in July already crossed the $1 million reason to frown, But I knew I must take it, or The problem was not with as he won Edmunton, AB and mark in total earnings, and has For the world was intent on he might never leave. the world; the problem was shared the final round at Chey- rodeo’s best 3 year average with dragging me down. So I reached for the flower, me. enne scoring 88 points. earnings of $382,365. And if that weren’t enough to and replied, “Just what I And for all of those times I ruin my day, need.” myself had been blind, A young boy out of breath I vowed to see the beauty in But instead of him placing the life, approached me, all tired from flower in my hand, play. And appreciate every second He held it mid-air without that’s mine. He stood right before me with reason or plan. his head tilted down It was then that I noticed for And then I held that wilted And said with great excite- the very first time flower up to my nose ment, “Look what I found!” That weed-toting boy could And breathed in the fragrance In his hand was a flower, and not see: he was blind. of a beautiful rose And smiled as I watched that what a pitiful sight, I heard my voice quiver; tears With its petals all worn - not young boy, shone in the sun Another weed in his hand, enough rain, or too little light. As I thanked him for picking Wanting him to take his dead About to change the life of an the very best one. unsuspecting old man. flower and go off to play, You’re welcome,” he smiled, Two of the three South Dakota National Finals Rodeo Quali- I faked a small smile and then fiers were on hand to greet well-wwishers and spend an “up The GOOD STUFF is heard every weekday morning at 9:30am on KBHB 810AM and on 2 dozen other close and personal” evening before their trip to Vegas. Barrel stations in the region. Racer Jessica Routier, Buffalo, SD (L); and Bareback Rider Shane O’Connell, Rapid City, SD (R) Wed. Nov. 21, 2018

Attached is the 1976 Irrigator banner where they added “a little flourish” and acknowledged Newell as both the Sheep Capitol of the orldW and a large cattle producing area, according to museum curator Linda Velder. Country Concert Held at NICC Knives Sharpened BEACON STAFF Professionally [email protected] NISLAND – Sunday, October Scissors • Hunting Knives • Kitchen etc. 28, the Jake Gill band, pre- sented a country inspirational Reshape Broken Tips •Sorry, no serrated edges concert at Nisland Independent Community Church. It was Razor Sharp! planned on the fly as the rising country star and his band trav- Ron Parrish, Spearfish, SD 605•641•6468 eled through the area contacting people they knew a couple days in advance. “It was a great concert,” said Sabrina Harmon, who had met Gill previously when he gave a free concert to host the Whatev- er It Takes Coalition “Kickoff to Summer” event. Gill has an altruistic bent to his career as he shares both church concerts Office Supplies • Janitorial Supplies • Full Color Printing and plays at clubs and casinos around the nation. Signs • Promotional Products • Stamps •Banners • Direct Mailing “We were on our way home 523 Grant Street • Belle Fourche, SD from a performance in Minot, N.D. and so I called Colleen (605) 892-4540 • (605) 892-6210 Fax (Brunner) to see if we could put something together,” said Gill. “I loved it, the music was so good,” said LeAnne Wells. She and her husband Jerry attended the concert and purchased sev- eral CD’s of Gill’s music. Songs such as John Deere Rockstar, UP AND COMING -Jake Gill, rising country music star in the Preacherman, Everyday Hero Nashville world, made an unexpected stop at Nisland Indepen- and many others are now part of dent Community Church to present a concert with songs from Well’s day. his latest CD, Forgiven. -Beacon photo “I put it on the player and crank the volume up loud,” she tor around the farm. We’d listen fore pursuing his music career. said. to all the old-time greats like He has established a presence Gill, who has opened for vari- Hank and Willie.” in Nashville and has several ous acts such as Jason Aldean, But music had already taken recordings under his belt. started his music career at an hold earlier as his dad, who was Along with him at Nisland early age. Growing up in Kan- a music teacher, played songs were bass guitarist Mike Millar, sas, he has fond memories of for Jake to listen to. His mother and on acoustic guitar was spending time with his grandfa- tells of a time when his dad was Josiah Bryan. They came ready ther listening to music. directing a band concert, and to rock and roll, and the Nisland “My grandpa was the one that Gill was standing on his mom’s crowd appreciated their efforts. really exposed me to country lap directing right along. You can find more about Jake music,” Gill recalls. “I remem- Gill took his schooling to at JakeGill.net or on Twitter at ber when I was a sixth grader, become a chiropractor and JakeGillMusic. he would let me drive the trac- practiced for several years be-

“Air Guitar Championship” Comes to Town and actresses. The part of Cable Dameon Sackett is the report- is played by Madison Miller er and the three band mates and Lindy is played by Macey are played by Triston Bartlett, Olson. Other performers are Kai Damien Wise and Hayden Banks, as Rev, Jaden Gartamak- Taigaafi. Newell Principal er as Skid and David Morrell as Jennifer Nehl has offered much Hops. Lizzy Philipsen portray encouragement and expresses Jericho, Brandon Grusing is the tone of appreciation for Prescott and Dana Youngberg is drama in the community and the Voice. Destiny Egleston is school. “We’re very excited to Show Box & Boots Marvel and the character Steller watch the Drama Club contin- is played by Rachel Banks. ue to grow and flourish each ½ Off Mens & Ladies Air Guitar High, written by Several middle school students school year.” Ms. Nehl said. Laura Schellhardt takes place also have important roles in the Admission to the play is free Wallets•½ Off Jewlery in the small fictitious town of play. although goodwill donations are 106 8th Street Scrug, Iowa where nothing Joshua Stomprud is Rogue, appreciated. Tues-Fri 10am-5:30pm Newell, SD 57760 ever seems to happen according to the local high school stu- Saturday 10am-2pm 605.456.3933 dents. However, when the U.S. Regional Air Guitar Cham- Newell High School Graduate pionships come to town, two enthusiastic high school jour- Completes Basic Training nalists, Cable and Lindy, decide U.S. Air Force Airman Na- to create a documentary of the thaniel Miller graduated from event. Armed with a camera basic military training at Joint and crew the girls go to work to Base San Antonio-Lackland, interview the competitors and San Antonio, Texas. catch all the drama on film with The airman completed an enthusiasm. intensive, eight-week pro- Several veteran Newell per- gram that included training in formers are among the cast as military discipline and studies, well as quite a few new actors Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare prin- ciples and skills. School Board Considers Future of Heating System Agreement Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits By Betty Bruner is starting to dissect the prob- broke since the beginning,” toward an associate in applied NEWELL - The Newell lems with the boiler system at Youngberg commented. science degree through the School Board heard from a the school. Quinn insisted that Quinn explained that the Community College of the Air representative from Johnson the right people are giving their people above him only see the Force. Controls, Will Quinn, during attention to the system and are numbers and would believe the He is a 2018 graduate of New- the regular monthly meeting on working on a solution. “ship is sinking” and would ell High School, Newell, S.D. November 12. Quinn informed “We are heading in the right want to “bail now” especially if Nathaniel Miller, Nathaniel’s parents are Mark U.S. Air Force Airman. the board that he was getting direction,” Quinn said. “We the service contract is dropped. and Becky Kirby. attention from his superiors are working on why there is a “We’re going to hold their feet at the Rapid City division of problem with the boilers.” to the fire,” Quinn said. “I want and guardians the ability to Girls Basketball, Boys Basket- Johnson Controls concerning “The relevant people are to see Newell come back up to a make payments to lunch ac- ball, and Wrestling rules were the problems with the heating starting to pay attention to it,” good level.” counts online by using a credit approved. system at the school. The Rapid he said. Board members Miles Burt- or debit card. Student enrollment as of No- City department is not direct- Quinn encouraged the Board zlaff and Lisa Wendt echoed This can be done through the vember 6, 2018 is 131 students ly responsible for Newell’s to continue the heating system Youngberg’s views on pursuing Infinite Campus Portal. in elementary, 77 in middle heating system he explained. maintenance agreement for the continuation of the mainte- According to a letter sent out school, and 90 in high school. Normally, according to Quinn, another year. nance agreement. by the school district, since the There are 43 home school stu- the Solutions Division would do Board member Todd Young- The Board decided that further convenience of using a credit/ dents in the district. an energy efficiency design and berg spoke up and questioned action will follow at the Decem- debit card incurs a fee, a 3.75% The next regular school board the Rapid City division would continuing with that agreement. ber 10 Board Meeting. charge will be included in the meeting is December 10, 2018 usually do all the maintenance. “Every month we pay $2,000 Business Manager Sophie total. at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Pur- At the moment the engineering to $5,000 plus in maintenance Burditt announced that Newell The school office can only pro- pose Room. department of Johnson Controls to fix something that’s been School is now offering parents cess cash or check payments. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 B-4

188 5th Avenue Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Phone: 605.892.2802 Fax: 605.892.3640 [email protected] Josh Bunney, Manager Welding Position Permian Tank & Manufacturing, a state of the art steel manufacturing plant in Belle Fourche, SD, is seeking quali fied welders for our oilfield tank fabrication facility. Duties include fitting and welding tank components (100% full penetration), using hand tools, hand plasma cutter, operat ing overhead cranes and 100% wire-feed welding. Ability to read drawings and use basic math skills required. Benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation and health, eye, dental and life insurance as well as a 401(k) plan. Pre-em ployment drug screen and background checks performed. Safety and Quality are paramount! Applications available at 1125 Bonanza The Right Long-Range System Street, Belle Fourche, SD or by This Column is written by Brian Mehmen, the Founder of Rolling Bones Outfitters, headquar- email at www.permianlide.com or tered in the Northern Black Hills. Brian hunts throughout the Tri-state Region, North America by phone at 605-568-1200 and the world and hosts the Rolling Bones TV show, “No Boundaries.”

The shooting world is changing every day. It seems like everyday I look at another magazine and another company is producing a product for the long-range shooter. The ques- tion today is the same as it was 18 yrs ago when I set my bow down and unplugged from the tournament archery world and started my obsession with long range shooting and varmint hunting. I started like most. I took a on a hunt. Maybe some of you possible. So off we went to rifle I had and tried to build it have had the same thoughts? deliver a system to our clients into something it would never So I found my answer. that would work as good as the become. Then I bought a high The system I built worked, $7,000.00 plus systems and quality production rifle put a well kind of. Out to 600 yards have all the data delivered to very high quality scope on it. it held about a 1 1/2 MOA the hunter! Then all they would After that I bought every box grouping, which for deer it was need to do is practice, learn of high quality manufactured fine but for coyotes, not so fine. wind, elevation and squeeze. ammo I could find. I wanted So here is what I did. I built After building a couple of rifles to see what the rifle liked and two rifles exactly the same. and working with a few compa- go with that. I also was trying One 7mm Remington Mag in a nies, we found a solution. to save money. I had Browning A-bolt with So how do we produce a bet- looked at custom-built the B.O.S.S break ter system for less money? We rifles and even though that I had a trigger did the homework and research! financially I was and bedding job done We found a rifle builder that had blessed to be able to on. The other was a an action that was as custom afford one, it didn’t 22-250. I took both as they come. We also wanted seem like a responsi- these rifles to differ- to produce the rifle that would ble thing to do. With ent shooting schools keep the cost at a price point two kids and a wife, and used them for a where it would be available $5,000.00 for a rifle few years. The issue to the masses with a result of and another $2,500.00 for the was I still did not have the shooting out to a 1,000 yards scope rings was just flat not in performance I wanted past 600 for just under $4,000.00. We my mind something I was going yards. My farthest shot with the did it. We are so proud of this to do. The other thing was, I 7mm was on a Colorado Mule hunting rifle and what it does would rather spend that money Deer at 701 yards and with the for the hunter. 22-250, a coyote at 589 yards. I have spent my life as a hunt- A Nice Dakota Muley Some would say that is all you er working on being a better need and they’re right. I am not shot, whether it is with a bow, the guy who goes hunting for shotgun or rifle. First for the the longest shot possible, ac- animal and second for myself, tually just the opposite. I want so I can hedge my success in to hunt within the range of the the field. I am a hunter first and most ethical shot and humane a shooter second. In a world kill I possibly can. But when where a lot of people are trying the situation presents itself and to be a “sniper”, I want to be there is no way to get closer, a hunter that can shoot. We I want to be able to make that believe we can put a rifle in our shot effectively to humanely hunter’s hands that can extend harvest the animal. their range. If they are comfort- When we started our company able out to around 200 yards, to help people figure out and we want to help them go to 300 solve the Rubik’s cube code of or 400 yards. Not everyone will hunting the west, we realized have the time to become great that people also needed be able out past 600 yards, however to effectively shoot to 500+ most can get to 400 yards with yards. So we went to work to the right education and the right solve the issue that so many system. Give us a look if your had. They come out West and considering extending your spend thousands on the trip to range or looking for a great go home only empty handed hunting system. As always, we because they missed a shot past wish you the best and safest 300 yards. As a company we adventures in the field. want to produce results and pro- The Best Of Hunting To YOU! - vide success when and where -Brian

FOUR-BY-FOUR WITH KICKERS - Lafe Nelson of Altmont, ND, nephew of John & Gen- evieve Skogberg of Belle Fourche, harvested this nice mule deer east of Williston on land Shawn D. Stinton, D.C. C his grandfather owned. If you have photos you’d like to share, submit them to the Beacon at Stinton Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. [email protected]. - Courtesy Photo H I R O P “Consider chiropractic care first.” City of Belle Fourche Police Department R A 1010 8th Ave • Belle Fourche SD 57717 • 605-892-4354 C 517 Grant Street T Christmas Donation Program I Belle Fourche, SD 57717 C (605) 892-4909 The Belle Fourche Police Department, the Belle Fourche Police Reserves, and Explorer Post 152 are again supporting the families of our community that are in need for the holiday season. This has become a community sponsored program and the rewards of assisting are great. All donations go directly to the children / families. The officers involved donate their time and finan- cial resources. The children / families that are chosen is a difficult task. The officers have direct contact Remember what we with many of the families and we contact the school district to identify where the resources could be best used. have to be Thankful for The two programs that need your support are: Holiday meals- The officers collect monetary donations and put together food baskets or gift cards depending on family needs. These baskets or gift cards are then delivered to the families.. this Thanksgiving Kids-n-Cops - This is a nationwide program. The Belle Fourche Police Dept. collects money then uses those funds to take children Christmas shopping. After the shopping trip all the children and officers wrap the gifts and have a pizza party. This program is entirely funded by local donations. The shopping is also done locally. Any support that you can give towards these programs is much appreciated. Please indicate below the area you would like to make your donation and the amount. Please submit all donations to Belle Fourche PD no later than 12/10/18. If you have any questions, please call me anytime. Thank You, and Happy Holidays. -Chief of Police I wish to donate $ ______to: __Holiday Meals __Kids-n-Cops Marlyn Pomrenke Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 B-5 Beautiful log home on 8 acres 10 min to Belle, 20 min. to Spearfish Hot Tub Service and Supply Located in scenic Hidden Valley Ranch 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths, heated floors Business For Sale $25,000 Business established in 2000 complete as follows: 1) Registered Domain Name of www.rocknspas.com 2) Local phone number of 605-892-4952 exclusive to this business since 2000. Toll 7) 2003 Ford F-250 Econoline Free number available at additional cost. service van with factory installed $340,000. Will consider contract for deed OPEN DAYTIME FOR VIEWING From Belle: 8 miles W on Hwy 34 Lt on 3) Currently an Authorized Jacuzzi Brand parts drawers, cabinets and Upper Redwater Rd. 1 mile. Left on Buena Vista ½ mile to cabin. Hot Tub Service Center. shelves. 4) List of approx. 1500 past and current 8) Non-compete contract from customers. owner. 5) In stock inventory of parts and supplies 9) Technical support from owner at a wholesale cost of approximately for up to 6 months via cell phone. $18,500. 10) Financing available with a 6) List of wholesale parts and technical $5,000.00 down payment to support suppliers. qualified buyer.

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Pictured above at the recent St. Thomas More competition from left:Emma Crawford, Kiley Bruce, Loki Larive, Alex Scofield, Collin Hockenbary, Conrad Schreier, Miles Amende, Kendal Schreier, Cordell Seyersdahl. Looking Back in Belle These articles come from newspaper microfilm from the Belle Fourche Public library, using a by Mary Buchholz new microfilm reader and printer. The photographs are from the Tri-State Museum. Public invited. Come hear the TRUTH of this Plan of our former townsman of which you Neimi reported that most of the may have heard much that is testimony at the hearing was not true. in favor of the present predator Marriage License Issued Last control program. Saturday • Clerk of Courts Belle Librarians Study New Myrtle Arnold issued a mar- Trends • Belle Fourche librari- riage license to Elmer Victor ans joined other western South Norlin, Belle Fourche, and Dakota librarians Tuesday in Benedictine Jahner, of Wakpa- a study of the modern library la, this state. The couple was equipment and facilities at married by Rev. Fr. James P. eh Douglas system. Various Walsh. kinds of recording and copying 50 years ago – The Belle machines were examined, along Fourche Bee November 6, with projectors and viewers, 1968 films and tapes. The preserva- WSDSGA Directors Appoint tion of irreplaceable records New Director • Directors of the thru the use of microfilm and Western South Dakota Sheep its storage advantages were Growers Association filled explained and demonstrated. a vacancy of their board and The study was part of a series discussed a variety of problems of workshops conducted by the 122 years ago- Early Rodeo on Belle Fourche street, now Roundup Street Saturday when they met at state library commission in an Belle Fourche for their month- effort to update library collec- 100 years Nov 11, 1918 – The in Germany” A special fea- people sang and Miss Mary ly meeting. The board named tions, raise the qualifications Belle Fourche Bee ture made from Ambassador Craig sang a solo. Rev. Harry Richard Porter of Edgemont to of librarians and assist libraries HUT SECRETARIES WANT- Gerald’s book. It is true and au- Blunt’s sermon touched on the the board of directors to fill a in evaluating their present re- ED • R. I. Bronson has received thentic. It shows how the Kaiser new church as a great oppor- vacancy for district eight. P. J. sources. An effort is also being a request from Y. M. C. A. planned this war, his life, the tunity. All future meetings Cook, of Belle Fourche, was made to encourage greater headquarters for hut secretaries life of Germany, their insults to will be held in the basement named to serve as the WSDS- cooperation between school and for over-seas service. All male other nations and what is meant of the church until the edifice GA delegate to the South public libraries so that avail- applicants must be between the by KULTUR. This picture is is finished. It is well lighted Dakota Sheep Council meeting able funds may be spent with a age of 32 and 50. Ladies be- considered the best picture and heated. The exterior of at Pierre. Dec. 5. The ques- minimum of duplication. Belle tween the age of 30 and 50 may of the year, and the very best the church is finished except tion of whether to grant full Fourche librarians attending also enter the service (must be explanation of the war. Gerard the front window and large membership to those who pay the meeting included Mrs. soldiers sisters) If you want to tells you what is what, the pic- door, which have been expect- minimum dues was discussed, Jane Countryman of the Belle help the boys over there, write ture shows you facts as they are. ed before this, but delayed in but not resolved. President Fourche public library. Mrs. Mr. Bronson at Belle Fourche. It is two and half hour show. delivery. The interior is still John Niemi reported on the Sigrid Reinecke of the high Iris Theatre- Week Commenc- Seats reserved at Bronson’s for unfinished and owing to con- recent meeting held in Pierre school and Mrs. Ione Shevling ing Oct. 3 Thursday OFFI- evening performances. Matinee ditions it is not known when it to discuss the predator control of the Northwest Regional CIAL WAR EVENTS • See the daily at 2:30. Matinee 25 ¢ and will be ready for use. controversy with the Game, Library. BIG DRIVE START See the 55 ¢. Evening 30¢ and 55¢. Notice The Townsend Play Fish, and Parks Commission. AMERICAN TROOPS GET 75 years ago –The Belle Townsend meeting at City STARTED These pictures show Fourche Bee Nov 18, 1943 Hall, Friday night, November the actual fighting. This number Sunday Service Held in New 29, 7:30. Judge D. E. Cone of is among the best. Francis X Church • Sunday School and Hot Springs principal speaker. Bushman and wife in “A Pair church services were held in of Cupids” FRIDAY “Son the basement of the new church of Democracy” entitled “My being erected here by the Father” The third number these Congregationalists last Sunday wonderful pictures of Lincoln’s for the first time. The services life. Special 4 o’clock mati- were conducted in the basement nee Little Mary McAllister in of the church where temporary “Pants,” a beautiful photoplay arrangements have been made replete with highly humorous for heating. The church furnace situations, a picturization of bought five months ago awaits childhood’s joys and sorrows. government release. There was A true of life review of your special music by the Junior childhood and mine. Saturday Choir under direction of Miss and Sunday “My Four Years Laura Lyman, a trio of young Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 B-6

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“Ride North Odessa” Company- A very talented group of high school stage performers put on a strong dramatic presentation seasoned with audience pleasing lighter moments. The 2018 Belle Fourche delivery of lines carried the tioned, cast members included: High School Theater with the strength of the plot. Loki Larive, Collin Hocken- production of their fall play, The southern villain, General bary, Miles Amende, AJ Arnold, Back row left to right- Destiny Voyles, Carson Gubbrud, Fallon “Ride North Odessa” was on Maris Abernathy, played with Cordell Seyersdahl, Treyton Osuna, Theresina Seaman, Sierra Bonefield, Tee McAmis, Lyndee stage November 15,16, and wild exuberance by Kendal Johnson, Conrad Schreier, Richardson. Front row left to right- Jaci Krebs, Nevaeh Balderas, 17th at the Belle Fourche Area Schreier, was the character you Morgan Collins, Evelyn Lyons, Jacey Fowler, Kiana Frasier, Raegan Mullen, and Jace Herman. Community Center. loved to hate. He teamed up Alexandra Arnold, Carson Do you know the correct way two freshmen. Richardson was The production directed and with Landon Thompson, who Gubbrud, Elijah Pomrenke, to pronounce Louisville, KY? thankful to make this trip with written in part by Derrick Olson played the visually handicapped Kiley Bruce, Emma Crawford, Do you know how the Louis- her brother Tee as a member, showcased the talented cast of Sheriff Rhodes, to give endless Alex Scofiled, Sydnee Richard- ville Slugger bats are made? Do and sister Janie as a chaperone. thespians. pursuit of our heroine and her son, Kierra Hoopingarner, and you know how deep the dirt is The group left Belle Fourche The story co-written by Ol- companions. Sydney Fuerst. at Churchill Downs? Twelve early afternoon and drove to son and Anna Robinson was a Just as the Greek hero Odys- Backstage was handled by students from the Belle Fourche Platte, SD. Then from Platte billed as a “western retelling” of seus effortlessly put an arrow Alexis Dean-Hill and the plays High School FCCLA Chapter to Sioux Falls to meet the Homer’s epic The Odyssey. through twelve axes to put an lighting by Kayla Olson, Jesse could tell you the answers to all charter bus Thursday morning. Just as, after the fall of Troy, end to his troubles, the straight Walker and Elliot Kreager. these questions and more! Midnight the group arrived at the victorious Greek hero Odys- shooting Odessa’s gun play and The simple but effective This year the 2018 Nation- their destination. Friday was seus has still not returned to his honorable actions won out in scenery shuffled by the cast al Cluster Meeting of Family spent touring the Louisville native Ithaca. Odessa must take the end. during scene changes took the Career and Community Leaders Sluggers Museum and Factory the arduous journey back North The supporting cast of com- audience along on the trip from of America (FCCLA) was held and attending the first general after the Civil War ends. panions and characters showed the South; into a farmhouse; November 9-11th in Louisville, session that evening. Follow- The part of Odessa was depth of performance from top inside the treacherous Oasis: KY. The weekend was filled ing the session, chapter mem- played by Hanna Bricker. She to bottom. through the swamp; and then with motivational speakers, bers posed for a picture with strongly portrayed the lead The strength of the writing back home to Pennsylvania. workshops addressing self-de- motivational speaker, Michelle and was both glue that led her of the play wove everyone on 6th Grade educator, Toi velopment and career readiness, Poler. Saturday morning mem- fellow adventurers on their stage into the fabric of the play. Lyn Flick, was the Assistant and phenomenal sight-seeing bers spent time in workshops, journey north as well as her In addition to those men- Director. opportunities. networking with other mem- The Belle Fourche Chapter bers from around the country. is advised by Lyndee Richard- Later that afternoon, the group son, a new educator in the Fam- toured Churchill Downs, home ily and Consumer Sciences De- of the Kentucky Derby. They partment at Belle Fourche High were even lucky enough to School. Richardson was an watch a race! Their last evening FCCLA member in the BFHS was spent attending the final chapter during her high school general session with motiva- years and served as a State tional speaker Blake Live from Officer in 2011-12. Richardson Canada. Even though the bus owes much of her success in ride home was long (15 hours to life to her FCCLA adviser Kim be exact), the trip was worth it. Roth (Berry). “It’s apparent to Kiana Frasier, a sopho- me now, as a new adviser, just more member, posted on her how much my adviser did for Instagram: “One of the best us. I am grateful for all her hard experiences of my life was work and the life skills she pro- this weekend and I was lucky vided to myself and so many.” enough to spend it with my best Richardson attended a friends.” Raegan Mullen, also a Cluster Meeting in Salt Lake sophomore, wrote: “Louisville, City, UT as a sophomore, but Kentucky: A Trip to Remem- the chapter had not traveled ber.” Members are anxious for November Chamber HETTINGER HELPER: Pam Burch proprietor of The Pea- to another meeting since then. upcoming FCCLA events and Luncheon Speaker cock Mercantile: Artisan Coffee, Tea and Gifts in Hettinger, “There is a lot of interest from the opportunities this stu- ND addresses the November Chamber of Commerce noon younger members right now, dent-led organization will pro- The Nov. 14th Chamber Lun- so I figured it was a great time vide. The next adventure on the cheon speaker was Pam Burch her experiences from concept and used resources available to to make a trip and hopefully FCCLA calendar is attending proprietor of The Peacock to opening day. It should have small businesses to get them up get them hooked on FCCLA.” the Region 1 Meeting in Jan. Mercantile: Artisan Coffee, Tea been titled, “From zero to full and running. Of the twelve members who where members will compete and Gifts in Hettinger, ND. speed in seven months”. She Pam is the daughter of Gary traveled to Kentucky, six are se- in STAR Events and run for Lynn’s Dakotamart Deli was shared knowledge gained from (Chamber Director) and Louise niors, four are sophomores, and Region Officer positions. the meeting site as Pam shared her journey as she learned about Wood of Belle Fourche. Belle Fourche Beacon Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 B-7

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“Serving the tri-State area Since 1935” Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC Michael Melin , Miles City MT ...... 39 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 535 ...... $147.50 November 15th 2018 Jev Livestock Llc , Spearfish SD...... 14 ...... Bwf-Str...... 609 ...... $165.50 Steady Market with lots of good cattle! Donald & Dipper Brunson , Aladdin WY...... 22 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 595 ...... $144.50 Thanks for marketing with Belle Fourche Livestock Market! Thomas & Hunter Kalisiak , Ludlow SD...... 91 ...... Black-Str ...... 594 ...... $164.00 NO SALE CALVES Thomas & Hunter Kalisiak , Ludlow SD...... 65 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 538 ...... $139.50 Thursday - November 22, 2018 Riley Ranch , Spearfish SD...... 94 ...... Black-Str ...... 653 ...... $164.50 Ronny & Rhonda Casteel , Vale SD...... 29 ...... Black-Str ...... 638 ...... $155.00 Happy Thanksgiving! Riley Ranch , Spearfish SD...... 58 ...... Black-Str ...... 558 ...... $170.00 Ronny & Rhonda Casteel , Vale SD...... 33 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 630 ...... $143.50 (Next Sale- Thursday, November 29, 2018 Riley Ranch , Spearfish SD ...... 67 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 598 ...... $147.50 Larry Nelson & Sandra Holcomb , Buffalo SD 15...... Rd/Blk-Str ...... 640 ...... $160.00 Riley Ranch , Spearfish SD...... 34 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 481 ...... $156.50 Joe Norman , Piedmont SD ...... 20 ...... Black-Str ...... 621 ...... $159.00 Sully & Debbie Simons , Beulah WY ...... 99 ...... Black-Str ...... 639 ...... $165.25 Curtis Laughery , Lodgegrass MT...... 29 ...... Black-Str ...... 664 ...... $156.00

Sully & Debbie Simons , Beulah WY ...... 94 ...... Black-Str ...... 550 ...... $171.00 Marvin & Barbara Smith , Sturgis SD .... 30 ...... Black-Str ...... 676 ...... $154.00 UPCOMING SALE SCHEDULE Sully & Debbie Simons , Beulah WY ...... 110 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 585 ...... $157.50 Marvin & Barbara Smith , Sturgis SD .... 38 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 641 ...... $153.00 Sully & Debbie Simons , Beulah WY ...... 64 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 510 ...... $150.50 Kenny & Dana Ingalls , Hulett WY ...... 36 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 540 ...... $168.50 Monday, Nov. 19th – ANNUAL THANKSGIVING STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE Thursday, November 22nd – No Sale – Happy Thanksgiving! Minnesela Cattle Co Llc , Belle Fourche SD ... 203 ...... Black-Str ...... 636 ...... $165.25 Beau Ledoux , Kaycee WY ...... 82 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 512 ...... $184.50 Thursday, November 29th – Weaned Calf Special Minnesela Cattle Co Llc , Belle Fourche SD .... 71 ...... Black-Str ...... 558 ...... $171.00 Beau Ledoux , Kaycee WY ...... 32 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 414 ...... $204.00 Friday, November 30th – Stock Cow, Bred Heifer & Weigh up Cow Special Beau Ledoux , Kaycee WY ...... 83 ...... Blk/Bwf-Hfr ...... 482 ...... $163.50 Minnesela Cattle Co Llc , Belle Fourche SD .... 49 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 585 ...... $145.50 Thursday, December 6th – Weaned Calf Special -Selling all Classes of Cattle Odis & Edith Hewson , Buffalo SD ...... 19 ...... Black-Str ...... 659 ...... $154.50 Shane Garman , Bainville MT...... 99 ...... Black-Str ...... 574 ...... $168.00 Thursday, December 13th – Weaned Calf Special - Shane Garman , Bainville MT...... 124 ...... Black-Str ...... 483 ...... $194.00 Jim Davis , Boyes MT...... 25 ...... Black-Str ...... 615 ...... $151.50 Friday, December 14th – Stock Cow & Bred Heifer Special Shane Garman , Bainville MT...... 99 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 535 ...... $149.50 Jim Davis , Boyes MT...... 23 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 544 ...... $148.00 Thursday, December 20th – Weaned Calf Special – Selling all Classes of Cattle Shane Garman , Bainville MT...... 127 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 455 ...... $163.75 Mike Bonefield , Nisland SD...... 32 ...... Black-Str ...... 513 ...... $179.50 Thursday, December 27th – No Sale Dru Burk , Ismay MT ...... 86 ...... Black-Str ...... 588 ...... $170.00 Mike Bonefield , Nisland SD...... 22 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 443 ...... $165.00 Dru Burk , Ismay MT ...... 90 ...... Black-Str ...... 519 ...... $185.25 Louis Leitner Ranch , Aladdin WY...... 13 ...... Black-Str ...... 665 ...... $147.25 Dru Burk , Ismay MT ...... 72 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 548 ...... $149.25 Louis Leitner Ranch , Aladdin WY...... 19 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 626 ...... $137.00 We now have our Miles City Receiving Station open! Located at 1132 HWY 12 Dru Burk , Ismay MT ...... 32 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 452 ...... $164.00 Waite Ranch Llp , Belle Fourche SD ..... 41 ...... Bwf-Str...... 591 ...... $166.00 Wednesday from noon – 4 pm Jason & Carl King , Hammond MT...... 82 ...... Black-Str ...... 669 ...... $157.50 William Kougl , Busby MT ...... 60 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 483 ...... $155.50 Please call Jason Twitchell 406-480-2345 for arrangements Jason & Carl King , Hammond MT...... 91 ...... Black-Str ...... 591 ...... $164.25 Kirby & Frieda Kluver , Forsyth MT ...... 66 ...... Black-Str ...... 574 ...... $161.00 Jason & Carl King , Hammond MT...... 79 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 597 ...... $144.75 James A Osloond , Belle Fourche SD...... 19 ...... Bwf-Str...... 626 ...... $154.50 Jason & Carl King , Hammond MT...... 38 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 527 ...... $151.00 James A Osloond , Belle Fourche SD...... 20 ...... Bwf-Hfr ...... 606 ...... $141.00 BROADUS, MT RECEIVING STATION Ronda Cordell , Camp Crook SD...... 90 ...... Black-Str ...... 620 ...... $164.00 Todd & Melanie Williamson , Newell SD...... 40 ...... Blk/Bwf-Hfr ...... 561 ...... $151.00 County Stock Yards every Wednesday from 1 pm – 3 pm Ronda Cordell , Camp Crook SD...... 96 ...... Black-Str ...... 571 ...... $167.75 (for special arrangements, give Rod a call) Ronda Cordell , Camp Crook SD...... 70 ...... Black-Str ...... 535 ...... $175.50 YEARLINGS For more information contact –Rod Schaffer – 406-436-2235 (home) • 406-672-5546 (cell) Livingston Ranch Inc , Sundance WY ... 85 ...... Black-Str ...... 628 ...... $163.50 Kyle & Shelly West , Oshoto WY ...... 40 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 817 ...... $151.25 Alan Golter , Sheridan WY ...... 90 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 599 ...... $165.00 Consignment From MT...... 18...... Black-Str ...... 883 ...... $148.50 Ivan & Mary Teigen , Capitol MT...... 58 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 658 ...... $155.50 George Brimmer , Rozet WY ...... 19 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 769 ...... $156.00 High Plains Commodities Offices Ivan & Mary Teigen , Capitol MT...... 26 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 617 ...... $154.00 Diamond 7 Bar Ranch , Alva WY...... 11...... Black-Str ...... 1,009 ...... $133.50 Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC. Stop in or Call 1-800-888-1432 Consignment From WY ...... 107 ...... Black-Str ...... 538 ...... $172.00 Kim Kling - Kem Kjerstad Consignment From WY ...... 20 ...... Black-Str ...... 433 ...... $203.50 Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC Kuhbacher / Dixon , Lance Creek WY ... 98 ...... Black-Str ...... 592 ...... $169.00 November 16th 2018 Kuhbacher / Dixon , Lance Creek WY ... 101 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 553 ...... $154.00 Thanks for marketing with Belle Fourche Livestock Market! CONSIGNORS: Curren Ranch , Aladdin WY...... 88 ...... Rd/Blk-Str ...... 569 ...... $167.00 Belle Fourche Livestock Market, LLC is qualified to handle NHTC WEIGH-UPS (Non-Hormonal Treated Cattle) & 3rd Party Verified Natural Cattle. Curren Ranch , Aladdin WY...... 17 ...... Red-Str ...... 460 ...... $199.00 Enos & Company , Baker MT ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,485 ...... $68.50 For more information – give us a call (605) 892-2655 David & Rhoda Tate , Gillette WY...... 62 ...... Red-Str ...... 620 ...... $162.75 Shane Moke , Belle Fourche SD ...1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,575 ...... $68.00 David & Rhoda Tate , Gillette WY...... 41 ...... Red-Str ...... 526 ...... $174.75 K&K Cattle Co Llc , Belle Fourche SD .5...... Black-Cow ...... 1,208 ...... $68.00 David & Rhoda Tate , Gillette WY...... 50 ...... Red-Hfr ...... 619 ...... $150.00 Randall & Janice Clabaugh , Arvada WY ...1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,340 ...... $67.50 Terry & Laurie Goehring , Buffalo SD ...... 3...... Black-Cow ...... 1,410 ...... $63.50 Dennis & Chris Gregersen , Gillette WY.... 28 ...... Red-Str ...... 582 ...... $164.75 Todd Enders , Decker MT ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,730 ...... $67.50 Troy & Debbie Harrington , Hammond MT....1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,380 ...... $63.00 Dennis & Chris Gregersen , Gillette WY.... 32 ...... Red-Hfr ...... 565 ...... $153.00 L & L Ranch Inc , Hammond MT ...2...... Black-Cow ...... 1,400 ...... $66.00 James & Diane Hall , Gillette WY ..1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,355 ...... $63.00 Craig Mollman , Ludlow SD...... 149 ...... Black-Str ...... 617 ...... $164.00 Frank Mehling , Baker MT ...... 2...... Black-Cow ...... 1,880 ...... $66.00 Max & Brenda Bowen , Newell SD ...4...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1,335 ...... $63.00 Craig Mollman , Ludlow SD...... 49 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 511 ...... $179.50 Hank Phillippi , Broadus MT ...... 2...... Black-Cow ...... 1,508 ...... $66.00 Ron & Cindy Floyd , Ludlow SD ...6...... Black-Cow ...... 1,249 ...... $62.50 Craig Mollman , Ludlow SD...... 77 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 574 ...... $146.25 Ed Thompson , Sturgis SD ...... 19...... Black-Cow ...... 1,444 ...... $65.75 Dan Gaskill , Volborg MT ...... 2...... Black-Cow ...... 1,393 ...... $62.50 Craig Mollman , Ludlow SD...... 21 ...... Blk/Bwf-Hfr ...... 437 ...... $169.00 Robinson Ranch , Moorcroft WY ..7...... Black-Cow ...... 1,363 ...... $65.50 Dan Gaskill , Volborg MT ...... 1...... Black-Cowette ...... 1,115...... $85.00 Tim C & Joy B Moore , Hulett WY...... 75...... Herf-Str ...... 587 ...... $161.75 Mark Jochim , Belle Fourche SD ..3...... Black-Cow ...... 1,555 ...... $65.50 Rbj Ranch , Sundance WY ...... 13...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1,338 ...... $62.00 Tim C & Joy B Moore , Hulett WY...... 26...... Herf-Str ...... 468 ...... $181.00 Mark Jochim , Belle Fourche SD ..1...... Black-Hfrt...... 1,135 ...... $91.00 Rbj Ranch , Sundance WY ...... 9...... Black-Cowette ...... 1,053 ...... $73.00 Tim C & Joy B Moore , Hulett WY...... 47...... Herf-Hfr ...... 499 ...... $154.50 Tennant Ranch Inc , Camp Crook SD ...... 2...... Black-Cow ...... 1,585 ...... $65.00 Tom & Lela Bowen , Newell SD .....1...... Bwf-Cow ...... 1,310 ...... $62.00 Frank Mehling , Baker MT ...... 45 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 634 ...... $164.00 Tennant Ranch Inc , Camp Crook SD ...... 4...... Blk/Bwf-Cowette .... 1,103 ...... $72.50 Dennis & Jet Price , Buffalo SD ....7...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1,479 ...... $62.00 Frank Mehling , Baker MT ...... 23 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 535 ...... $172.00 Smith Ranch Inc , Broadus MT .....3...... Black-Cowette ...... 1,172 ...... $80.00 Steffes Inc , Plevna MT ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,535 ...... $61.50 Mjb Ranch , Lodge Grass MT...... 36 ...... Black-Str ...... 572 ...... $161.50 Smith Ranch Inc , Broadus MT .....2...... Black-Cow ...... 1,503 ...... $65.00 Wayne & Virginia Lee , Reva SD ...2...... Black-Cow ...... 1,603 ...... $61.50 Mjb Ranch , Lodge Grass MT...... 20 ...... Black-Str ...... 481 ...... $181.00 Dean & Jill Kolka , Olive MT ...... 5...... Red-Cow ...... 1,305 ...... $65.00 William Reno , Gillette WY ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,400 ...... $61.50 Mjb Ranch , Lodge Grass MT...... 13 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 446 ...... $155.00 Hanft Ranch , Dayton WY ...... 1...... Bwf-Cow ...... 1,490 ...... $64.50 Zane & Janet Verhulst , Reva SD ..5...... Red-Cow ...... 1,499 ...... $61.00 Kyle & Janet Goff , Rapid City SD...... 42 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 588 ...... $166.50 Joe & Jane Burke , Newell SD ...... 7...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1,561 ...... $64.50 Johnson Ranch Llp , Buffalo SD 15...... Rd/Blk-Cow ...... 1,376 ...... $60.50 Kyle & Janet Goff , Rapid City SD...... 23 ...... Blk/Bwf-Hfr ...... 563 ...... $148.00 Michele Smith , Newcastle WY ...... 5...... Black-Cow ...... 1,399 ...... $64.50 Mike Slattery , Rozet WY ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,385 ...... $60.50 Floyd Land & Livestock In , Gillette WY .. 53 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 594 ...... $156.00 John & Sharon Ackerman , Newcastle WY .....1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,625 ...... $64.50 Travis & Dusta Ismay , Newell SD...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,485 ...... $60.50 Floyd Land & Livestock In , Gillette WY .. 34 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 530 ...... $173.00 Randy & Connie Oliver , Newell SD .....9...... Blk/Bwf-Cow ...... 1,463 ...... $64.50 Hamilton’s Inc , Osage WY ...... 15...... Black-Cow ...... 1,303 ...... $60.00 Floyd Land & Livestock In , Gillette WY .. 80 ...... Blk/Bwf-Hfr ...... 543 ...... $142.00 Larry Privratsky , Newell SD ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,505 ...... $64.50 Hilda Brimmer , Biddle MT ...... 5...... Rwf/Bwf-Cow ...... 1,327 ...... $59.50 Terry Goodvin , Hulett WY...... 11...... Black-Str ...... 465 ...... $197.00 Caza Ranches Llc , Buffalo WY . 14...... Black-Cowette ...... 1,091 ...... $73.50 John & Sallie Reynolds , Rozet WY ...... 1...... Red-Cow ...... 1,345 ...... $59.50 Terry Goodvin , Hulett WY...... 20...... Blk/Bwf-Hfr ...... 396 ...... $177.50 Caza Ranches Llc , Buffalo WY ....8...... Black-Cow ...... 1,228 ...... $65.50 Gordon & Jacob Helms , Reva SD ...... 14...... Rd/Blk-Cow ...... 1,363 ...... $59.00 Hilda Brimmer , Biddle MT ...... 28 ...... Herf-Str ...... 412 ...... $193.00 Caza Ranches Llc , Buffalo WY ....8...... Black-Cow ...... 1,204 ...... $64.00 John & Jason Latham , Camp Crook SD ...1...... Black-Cowette ...... 1,175 ...... $72.00 Hilda Brimmer , Biddle MT ...... 33 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 472 ...... $194.50 Pat Coy , Hill City SD ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,350 ...... $64.00 John & Jason Latham , Camp Crook SD ...1...... Black-Hfrt...... 1,025 ...... $84.00 Hilda Brimmer , Biddle MT ...... 43 ...... Herf-Hfr ...... 367 ...... $174.00 Schmele Family , Newell SD ...... 5...... Rd/Blk-Cow ...... 1,507 ...... $64.00 Terry & Laurie Goehring , Buffalo SD ...... 2...... Black-Cow ...... 1,305 ...... $58.00 Arrow Cattle Company , Ashland MT...... 68 ...... Black-Str ...... 673 ...... $154.25 Ryan Routier , Buffalo SD ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,435 ...... $64.00 Shawn Fligge , Upton WY ...... 3...... Black-Cow ...... 1,232 ...... $57.50 Arrow Cattle Company , Ashland MT...... 44 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 596 ...... $143.00 David & Rhoda Tate , Gillette WY..3...... Red-Cowette ...... 1,102 ...... $88.00 Charles Malli , Sheridan WY ...... 1...... Bwf-Cow ...... 1,360 ...... $57.50 Riesland Ranch , Broadus MT...... 45 ...... Blk/Bwf-Str ...... 600 ...... $165.25 David & Rhoda Tate , Gillette WY..3...... Rd/Blk-Cow ...... 1,425 ...... $63.50 Wade Mannetter , Wibaux MT ...... 4...... Black-Cowette ...... 1,163 ...... $75.50 Riesland Ranch , Broadus MT...... 11 ...... Black-Str ...... 474 ...... $191.00 William Janssen , Volborg MT ...... 1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,525 ...... $63.50 Wade Mannetter , Wibaux MT ...... 3...... Black-Cow ...... 1,242 ...... $57.50 Riesland Ranch , Broadus MT...... 20 ...... Blk/Bwf-Hfr ...... 550 ...... $146.50 William Janssen , Volborg MT ...... 3...... Black-Cowette ...... 1,192 ...... $81.00 Gregory & Kathy Wetz , Vale SD ...1...... Black-Bull ...... 2,265 ...... $70.00 Thielen Ranch , Plevna MT...... 43 ...... Black-Str ...... 491 ...... $188.00 John & Wendy Auzqui , Clearmont WY .....1...... Black-Cow ...... 1,435 ...... $63.50 Dan & Kristi Trunk , Sundance WY 1...... Red-Bull ...... 2,045 ...... $70.00 Thielen Ranch , Plevna MT...... 27 ...... Black-Str ...... 409 ...... $209.00 Tarver Heart X Rch , Gillette WY 14...... Black-Hfrt...... 1,039 ...... $87.00 Ray A & Dave Pelloux , Buffalo WY 1 ...... Black-Bull ...... 2,050 ...... $69.50 Thielen Ranch , Plevna MT...... 44 ...... Black-Hfr ...... 474 ...... $158.50 Tarver Heart X Rch , Gillette WY 22...... Black-Cowette ...... 1,119...... $69.00 Don Grubl , Sturgis SD ...... 1...... Char-Bull ...... 2,040 ...... $69.50 Michael Melin , Miles City MT ...... 54 ...... Rd/Blk-Str ...... 578 ...... $161.00 Tarver Heart X Rch , Gillette WY 19...... Black-Cow ...... 1,229 ...... $63.50 Hanft Ranch , Dayton WY ...... 1...... Black-Bull ...... 2,030 ...... $69.50