South Dakota Mail, Plankinton, SD, December 27, 2018 Page 5

Aurora County FSA ClipboardPh: 605-942-7769 Ext. 2 / Fax: 855-262-0857

Stickney605-732-4261

Stickney Coop Elevator

Woonsocket605-796-4121

Plankinton605-942-7731

USDA LAUNCHES SECOND ROUND OF TRADE MITIGATION PAYMENTS --- USDA launched the second and final round of trade mitigation payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has been administering MFP to provide the first payments to producers since September 2018 for the first 50 percent of their 2018 production. Producers need only sign-up once for the MFP to be eligible for the first and second payments. Producers must complete an application by January 15, 2019 but have until May 1, 2019, to certify their 2018 production. For farmers who have already applied, completed harvest, and certified their 2018 production, a second payment will be issued on the remaining 50 percent of the producer’s total production automatically --- multiplied by the MFP rate for the specific commodity.MORE FSA JOBS ANNOUNCED! Full-Time Program Technicians positions are now being advertised for the following counties: Beadle (Huron), McCook (Salem), Hutchinson (Parkston) and Corson (McIntosh). The opening date was December 17, 2018 and the closing date is January 2, 2019. If interested --- the vacancy announcements and the application process will be listed on www.USAJOBS.gov. Applications are to be filed on this website in accordance with the on-line instructions. Individuals must access the website and set up a profile. FSA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender. JANUARY 15TH DEADLINE APPROACHING! --- FSA is administering the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) to provide payments to corn, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean, and wheat producers. The sign-up period runs through January 15, 2019. For more information contact your local FSA office.

IMPORTANT DATES:Jan 15, 2019 Deadline to sign MFP applicationMar 1, 2019 Deadline to file Application for Payment for 2018 Livestock losses (LIP)May 1, 2019 Deadline to certify production for MFP

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Nuisance Property

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Plank Inn

HOURS: Mon-Sat. Open at 6 a.m.Sundays: Open at 7 a.m.

Main St. Plankinton• (605) 942-7561

Mon. Dec. 31st •Door Prizes - Food Drawing for 32” TV at Midnight!

(Must be Present & Signed up by 11 p.m.)Kitchen Closes at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve

CLOSED New Year’s DayLUNCH SPECIALS

Wed. Patty Melt w/FriesThurs. Broasted Chicken

Fri. Soup & Sandwich

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NOTICE OF AUDITOF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF AURORA COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the records and books of account of Aurora County, South Dakota, have been audited by the Department of Legislative Audit for the two years ended December 31, 2017, and that a detailed report thereon is filed with the county auditor of Aurora County and the Department of Legislative Audit in Pierre, South Dakota for public inspection.

This notice is published in compliance with the provisions of SDCL 4-11-12.

MARTIN L. GUINDONCPA AUDITOR GENERAL

DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT

(Published twice at an approximate cost of $110.08)

Hair Trendz

942-7117Main St. Plankinton

We Will BeCLOSED

Mon., Dec. 31stand Tues., Jan. 1st

PARAPROFESSIONALFull Time with Benefits

Bilingual Preferred-- OPEN UNTIL FILLED --

To apply, send letter of application, credentials and resumé

to Plankinton School District,Attn: LeeAnn Nussbaum, Principal,

PO Box 190, Plankinton, SD 57368

leeann.nussbaum@k12.sd.usPlease call 605-942-7743 if you have questions.

ORDINANCE NO. 244SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE

Be it ordained by the City of Plankinton that the following sum be appropriated to meet the obligations of the municipality. Water Fund433 Water 41100 Salaries and Wages $8000.0041200 Soc Sec Benefits $500.0041250 Medicare Benefits $120.0041300 Retirement $500.0041500 Group Insurance $2370.0042900 Other Current $16,000.0043900 Capital Outlay $120,000.00

_____________Total Appropriations $147,490.00

Special Meeting Minutes of the Plankinton City

Council The Plankinton City Council met in special session on Monday, December 17, 2018. Mayor John J Staller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Roll call recorded the following members present: Pam Vissia, Susan Steele, Jim Hinckley & Terry Schuldt. Member Brad Kehn was absent. City employee present was Jeanette Smith. Representing the South Dakota Mail was JP Studeny. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Steele moved to approve the agenda, with a second from Hinckley. All voted aye, motion carried. No public comments were noted. Schuldt moved to approve the following: A-OX Welding Supply - supplies/materials - 147.16; Barry Geiman - meal reimbursement-11.00; Kyle Bruinsma - meter deposit refund - 25.52; City of Plankinton - meter deposit applied - 224.48; Central Electric - November wheeling fee & repairs/maintenance - 2572.40; 2018 City of Plankinton Utility cost - 17,643.63; Core & Main - electric meter project - 50.00; Darin Cranny -meal reimbursement - 11.00; Department of Energy - November power purchase - 14,223.38; Dollar General - supplies/materials - 20.00; East River Electric - November wheeling fees - 4652.76; Heartland Consumers Power District - November power purchase - 48,962.61; Mike’s Construction -garbage service-60.00; Melvin Mosemann - meter deposit refund - 100.00; Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association - annual membership - 375.00; Plankinton Builders Supply - supplies/materials - 390.72; Roadside 66 Service - supplies/materials - 142.87; South Dakota Department of Transportation -supplies/materials - 660.43; South Dakota Federal Property Agency - supplies/materials - 400.50; South Dakota Municipal Electric Association - annual membership - 675.00; Steve’s Welding -repairs/maintenance - 119.67; Tech Solutions - December billing - 575.00; U.S. Postal Service - annual PO Box fee - 152.00; Verizon - November billing - 158.52; Aurora County Historical Society - book - 40.00; McLeod’s - supplies/materials - 18.00; AFLAC - employees voluntary insurance - 154.14; DGR Engineering - electrical improvement project - 9375.21; South Dakota OneCall - November message fees - 4.20. Vissia seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried. Hinckley moved to approve the following:

The monies are derived from funds on hand and water loan proceeds.First Reading – December 3, 2018Second Reading & Adoption – December 17, 2018

Signed:_______________ John J. Staller,

MayorAttest: ________________Jeanette Smith, Finance Officer Schuldt seconded the motion. Roll call recorded the following: Vissia, Steele, Hinckley & Schuldt, aye; naye, none. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 16-2-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANKINTON, AURORA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS DEALING WITH TEMPORARY TERMINATION OF UTILITY SERVICES, was given first reading. 2nd reading & adoption will be at the next regular meeting on January 7, 2019. Ordinance No. 16-2-27 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANKINTON, AURORA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS DEALING WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FEES AND HOLDING LANDLORDS RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTRICAL BILLS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, was tabled for farther clarification. Ordinance No. 16-2-28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANKINTON, AURORA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL BE RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THE RATES FOR WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE BOTH WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PORTIONS OF TITLE XI AND XIII OF THE PLANKINTON CITY ORDINANCE BOOK, was tabled for farther clarification. After review of the proposed revised employee handbook by City Attorney Taylor, it was the concensus of the council to follow his recommendations for revisal. At 7:05 p.m., the Mayor asked for a motion to enter executive session, per SDCL 1-25-2(1) for personnel. Hinckley moved, with a second from Schuldt. All voted aye, motion carried. The Mayor moved to enter regular session at 7:29 p.m., with no action taken. Vissia moved to hire Chance Boyd as full-time City Utility Superintendent, at a rate of $24.00/hour, to begin on January 2, 2019. This position will be with full benefits starting the day of employment, it will also include educational training for lineman. The educational

training is pending contract negotiations for tuition & expenses with payback provisions in the event that the contract is not fulfilled. Hinckley seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

Signed: _______________John J. Staller,

MayorAttest:_______________ Jeanette Smith, Finance Officer(Published one time at a total approximate cost of $79.40.)

RETIRMENT CELEBRATION:AFTER MANY YEARS OF HARD WORK AND DEDICATION; DAVE BRUINSMA IS RETIRING FROM AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE.PLEASE JOIN US ON JANURARY 4TH TO WISH HIM WELL!REFRESHMENTS AND CAKE WILL BE SERVED ALL DAY LONG.

After many years of hard work and dedication,

Dave Bruinsma is retiring from Agetegra Cooperative.

Please join us at our Stickney location on

Friday, January 4th, 2019to wish him well!

Refreshments and cake will be served all day!

Thank You Thank you to everyone for all the cards, flowers, phone calls and gifts we received for our 65th anniversary. God Bless You All.

Don and Donnatp. Kuyper

“cluttered with various items, including tires, a washer/dryer, and at least one (1) dead animal; at least two (2) junk vehicles are present”; the residence also has “various structural issues, including, but not limited to, broken windows, broken glass, loose border trim, steps that are in a state of disrepair, dangerous metal siding, as well as being in general need of paint and upkeep.” It was also noted that electrical power to the property has been disconnected, and there is a need for an inspection by a State Electrical Inspector. It has been determined that “the property has become a refuse and breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies and varmint.” The City has given proper notice, as provided in the ordinances, to request that the owner take care of the conditions that had been outlined, and has not done so. By resolution, the Board voted to legally pursue the issue.

Locals Father Mark McGregor of Denver, CO concelebrated Mass at St. John’s Church in Plankinton with Father Bob Lacey this past Sunday. In his Christmas travels to South Dakota he visited his Krell family relations in Plankinton before heading up to Watertown to spend time with his mother Pat, and sister Ann, and family. Send in your holiday news! Pastor Randy Hedge and Ralland Bartelt, joined by Holly Hedge and a cameo appearance by Donna Bucher, performed Christmas music at the Commerce last Saturday evening to a very appreciative audience. Pastor Randy’s little granddaughter Lydia offered some interpretive dance, as well. Lighting birthday candles: Michelle Green on the 26th; Ryan Pryor and Kristi Anderson on the 27th; Joan Gerkin and Betty Van Soest on the 28th; Caitlyn Sampson on the 29th; Karen Hohbach, Tammie Munsen, Sue Faulhaber, Matt Higgason and Terry Bush on the 30th; Jessie Salmonson and Cheryl Dethelfesen on the 31st. Anniversary time for: Sherry Schumacher on the 26th; Ike and Eva Lou Wells on the 27th; Dave and Rita Beckman on the 30th; Charlie and Janice Huff on the 31st. Making your New Year’s resolutions??

***The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.

-- Melody Beattie***

***Cheers to a new year and another

chance for us to get it right. -- Oprah Winfrey