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Hoping for help on crop insurance deadlines House Rep. Herseth Sandlin Democrats hopes to convince feds that farmers need unveil health flexibility in applying bill, cheered on by Obama of corn and 30 percent of soybeans have been harvested nationwide. It is worse in South Dakota, with only 6 percent of the corn harvested for grain. “But anyone who’s been driving around in South Dakota will tell you that you don’t need a study to tell you things are behind schedule,” Herseth Sandlin said in a conference call Thursday. Farmers who have contacted her office believe it could be one of the longest and most challenging harvests in years. “With so much at stake for our ag families and our ag economy, it’s critical that producers are allowed adequate time to ensure the maximum possible production from their

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On a day when rain and snow was again delaying South Dakota producers from playing catch-up on the corn and soybean harvest, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., said she is urging the Risk Management Agency at the Department of Agriculture to allow flexibility in insurance deadlines. As of last week, only 17 percent

farms,” she said. In a letter to the Risk Management Agency, Herseth Sandlin urged as much flexibility as possible with authorizing additional time to harvest past the end of the insurance periStephanie od and to work on Herseth an expedited basis Sandlin with crop insurance companies to ensure flexibility in granting extensions of insurance deadlines for producers. She is encouraging the agency to work closely with crop insurance

companies to ensure fair notification to producers regarding crop insurance deadlines, obligations and options. “This essential communication, along with flexibility regarding the end of insurance period, will be instrumental in making sure producers are not unfairly penalized for a long harvest attributable to natural weather conditions outside their control,” Herseth Sandlin said. Asked about whether she can support the health care bill announced Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats – a proposal that includes a government option – CROPS/Page 3

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Former Miller attorney sent to prison PIERRE (AP) — A former attorney, who practiced in Miller, is being sent to prison for violating the terms of his probation on an embezzlement charge. Christopher Moen was charged with taking about $40,000 from a client’s trust account between December 2004 and January 2006. The 37-year-old Moen was given a suspended five-year sentence last year. He also was disbarred by the state Supreme Court. Hand County officials last month asked that Moen’s probation be revoked, saying he violated terms of his court agreement. At a hearing Tuesday, Judge Jon Erickson ordered Moen to serve the five-year sentence.

BY DAVID ESPO ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Cheered by President Barack Obama, House Democrats rolled out landmark legislation Thursday to extend health care to tens of millions who lack coverage, impose sweeping new restrictions on the insurance industry and create a government-run option to compete with private insurers. But even as party leaders pointed toward a vote next week, there were fresh questions that went to the heart of their ambitious drive to remake the nation’s health care system. Congressional budget experts predicted the controversial government insurance option would probably cost consumers somewhat more than private coverage. At the same time, rank-and-file conservative Democrats sought additional information HEALTH/Page 3

Passports linked to 9/11 found along Afghan border BY NAHAL TOOSI ASSOCIATED PRESS

from Pakistani officials, but the thrust of Clinton’s comments was startling, coming after months of lavish public comments from her and other American officials portraying Pakistan’s leaders as finally receptive to the war against militants inside their own country. As a political spouse, career public official and recently as a diplomat, Clinton has long showed a tendency

SHERWANGAI, Pakistan — Pakistani soldiers battling their way into a Taliban stronghold along the Afghan border have seized passports that may be linked to 9/11 suspects, as they confront an enemy skilled in operating in a mountainous terrain with endless ways to wage a guerrilla war. The military on Thursday took foreign and local journalists for a first look inside the largely lawless territory since it launched a ground offensive here in mid-October. The U.S.-backed operation is focused on a section of the tribal region where the Pakistani Taliban are based and are believed to shelter al-Qaida. Soldiers displayed passports seized in the operation, among them a German document belonging to a man named Said Bahaji. That matches the name of a man thought to have been a member of the Hamburg cell that conceived the 9/11 attacks. Bahaji is believed to have fled Germany shortly before the attacks in Washington, D.C. and New York City. The passport included a tourist visa for Pakistan and a stamp indicating he’d arrived in the southern city of Karachi on Sept. 4, 2001. Another passport, from Spain, bears the name of Raquel Burgos Garcia. Spanish media have reported that a woman with the same name is married to Amer Azizi, an alleged al-Qaida member from Morocco suspected in both the 9/11 attacks and the Madrid train bombings in 2004. Her family in Madrid has had no news of her since 2001, according to Spanish media. Her passport included visas to India and Iran, and the army displayed a Moroccan document with Burgos Garcia’s photo and other information. It was impossible to determine whether the passports are genuine, and German and Spanish officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas, the army’s chief spokesman, said he had not realized the passports matched any prominent names, and declined further comment other than to say European militants were sprinkled throughout the area. The U.S. has maintained for years that South Waziristan and other parts of the rugged frontier have sheltered Osama bin Laden and his senior lieutenants. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, visiting this country on Thursday, said Pakistan squandered opportunities over the years to kill or capture al-Qaida leaders responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Deaths WESSINGTON SPRINGS Dr. Roscoe Dean, 92 REDFIELD Nancy McMahan, 77 Brian Felchle, 45 FAULKTON Ruth Selting, 92 YALE Edward Wipf, 77

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SIOUX FALLS — Energy company NorthWestern Corp. said late Wednesday that its third-quarter profit increased by 41 percent, spurred mostly by a $12.4 million tax benefit from a repair expense deduction. The Sioux Falls company said it received approval from the Internal Revenue Service during the quarter to switch to an accounting method that allows it to deduct repairs that would have previously been capitalized. NorthWestern Corp., which does business as NorthWestern Energy, reported net income of $18.9 million, or 52 cents per share, in the third quar-

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ISLAMABAD — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton chided Pakistani officials Thursday for failing to press the hunt for al-Qaida inside their borders, suggesting they know where the terror leaders are hiding. American officials have long said that al-Qaida mastermind Osama bin Laden and senior lieutenants of the network accused in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks operate out of the rugged ter-

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decrease in wholesale revenues from an electric pricing reduction in South Dakota, a decrease in transmission capacity revenues, a net reduction in insurance recoveries and settlements and an increase of post-retirement health care costs. “Our gross margin and operating income declined in light of mild weather and a slowing economy but we have improved our cost management, which partially contributed to our reduction in the operating expenses for the quarter,” Bob Rowe, NorthWestern’s president and chief executive said in a statement. The company lifted its 2009 outlook to reflect the effect of the accounting change going forward.

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ter of 2009 compared to $13.4 million, or 35 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2008. Revenue slipped by 14 percent to $232.9 million from $272.2 in the year-ago period. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were looking for a profit of 30 cents per share on revenue of $257.2 million. The tax benefit was offset by several factors. They include a reduction in retail electric and natural gas volumes caused by mild weather, an increase in labor costs, the absence of a gain on forward contracts and an increase in insurance reserves. The company also dealt with a

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rain along the border with Afghanistan. But Clinton’s unusually blunt comments went further in asserting that Pakistan’s government has done too little about it. “I find it hard to believe that nobody in your government knows where they are and couldn’t get them if they really wanted to,” Clinton said in an interview with Pakistani journalists in Lahore. “Maybe that’s the case. Maybe they’re not gettable. I don’t know.” There was no immediate reaction

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Roscoe Dean Dr. Roscoe E. Dean, 92, of Wessington Springs died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Weskota Manor in Wessington Springs. His funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Foothills Bible Fellowship Church in Wessington Springs. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery west of Wessington Springs. A memorial service will be held at the Wessington Springs United Church of Christ Friday at 7:30 p.m. Roscoe Elmer Dean Jr. was born May 15, 1917, to Roscoe and Kate (Powell) Dean at their Roscoe Dean farm west of Wessington Springs. He attended Fauston School and Wessington Springs College High School and Junior College, graduating in 1938. He attended Greenville College in Illinois for one year and graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1940 with a major in zoology. He began attending the USD Medical School in1940. He married Helen Hoy Aug. 31, 1941, at Gary. They lived in Vermillion, then moved to Philadelphia where he graduated from Temple University Medical School in 1943. He served his internship at Ancker Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., in 1944, began a pathology residency there and was appointed chief surgical resident and assistant superintendent. In 1946 he established a medical practice in Wessington Springs and opened his clinic in 1947. The citizens of Wessington Springs raised the funds to establish the first hospital in Wessington Springs and in 1947 under his leadership, Memorial Hospital opened. He worked as a family physician for 40 years. He served during World War II and the Korean Conflict and was medical officer and flight surgeon for the S.D. Air National Guard, retiring in 1977. His wife died in 1988. In February 1989 he married Lucile Christensen. He was influential in improving health care access for rural communities. He served as coordinator for rural health care in South Dakota; chaired the state comprehensive health planning committee, which set up the ambulance system manned by certified EMTs; worked with the Presentation Sisters to set up the nurse practitioner program in the state; was a founding member of the National Academy of Family Practice and was a board-certified Family Practice Physician; and in 1974 he earned the Dr. C.B. Alford Award for outstanding service in the field of public health. He was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1993 and was director emeritus of the Hall of Fame. He served multiple terms on the National Advisory Council of the Center for Western Studies. He received the Alumni Achievement Award from USD in 1994 and was inducted by Central Christian College into the Academe of Achievers. He was state-wide coordinator of the Centennial Wagon Train events in 1989 and chaired the 1982 Wessington Springs Centennial celebration. He served on the Wessington Springs College Board of Trustees. He owned and operated a cattle ranch, raising polled Herefords and quarter horses and he helped organize the Buggy Seat Cowboys Association. In May 1967 he was adopted by the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe as a non-Indian member. He belonged to Templeton United Church of Christ, American Legion, Kiwanis, Dunham Historical Society, American Quarter Horse Association, Polled Hereford Association, American Medical Association and the S.D. Medical Association. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Roscoe III (Donna) of Chamberlain and Timothy of Wessington Springs; two daughters, Mary Belz of Missoula, Mont., and Susan (Gail) Arnott of Wessington Springs; six grandchildren; and a brother, Harold (Betty) of Wessington Springs. He was preceded in death by his first wife; an infant son, Stephen; and a brother, Everett Dean. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Susan Arnott, 109 College Ave. N., Wessington Springs, S.D. 57382.

Nancy McMahan Nancy McMahan, 77, of Redfield died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Redfield. Arrangements are with Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield, www.thelenfuneralhome.com.

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Edward A. Wipf, 77, of Yale died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Huron Regional Medical Center. His funeral will be 6 p.m. Saturday at Kuhler Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeremiah Betron officiating. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, www.kuhlerfuneralhome.com. Edward Albert Wipf was born Dec. 12, 1931, to Albert and Elizabeth (Gross) Wipf in Liberty Township of Beadle County. In 1952 he joined the Edward Wipf Marine Corp and served until 1954, then served in the reserves from 1954-60. On Nov. 10, 1955, he married Arlene Tschetter at Huron. They farmed together for 43 years, retiring in 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dale; two brothers, Herbert and David; a sister, Sylvia Hofer; and parents-in-law, Paul and Ann Tschetter. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Imogene Lesley of Amarillo, Texas; a son, Darrell of Cavour; three brothers, Johnny (Elaine) and Harry (June), all of Huron and Theodore (Delores) of Weslaco, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Darlo (Emma) Tschetter of Huron and Stanley (Kari) Tschetter of Livonia, Mich.; and three sisters-in-law, VeAnn Duvall of Virginia Beach, Va., LaVonne Kleinsasser of Yankton and Marilyn (Lionel) Van Nigen of Colorado Springs, Colo. Memorials may be directed to the Veteran’s Administration.

Brian L. Felchle, 45, of Redfield died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at home. Arrangements are with Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield, www.thelenfuneralhome.com.

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PIERRE (AP) — Officials of states along the Missouri River say a study ordered by Congress will help determine if changes are needed in the legally authorized purposes of the six reservoirs built on the river decades ago. The federal law requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the original purposes established in the 1944 Flood Control Act that authorized construction of the dams in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. The study is expected to take several years. Members of the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes discussed the study at a meeting in Pierre, S.D. The group will make recommendations on what the study will involve. Downstream states want water for barge traffic, while upstream states want water kept in reservoirs to support fishing and boating.

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7:40 a.m., traffic stop at 14th Street and Washington Drive. 7:51 a.m., noninjury accident at 10th Street and Minnesota Avenue Southwest. 8:47 a.m., traffic stop in mall lot. 10:06 a.m., broken window on vehicle at Prostrollo Motor Sales. 1:45 p.m., domestic incident at Seventh Street and Dakota Avenue South.

SIOUX FALLS (AP) —The state Health Department has confirmed five more H1N1 flu-related deaths in South Dakota, bringing the total to nine. Details on where the latest deaths occurred weren’t immediately available. Deaths had previously been reported from Shannon, Todd, Minnehaha and Pennington counties. The latter case involved an 8-year-old boy from Rapid City. The virus can cause a high fever, body aches, coughing, a sore throat, respiratory congestion and, in some cases, vomiting and diarrhea. Influenza activity remains widespread in South Dakota.

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PAKISTAN: “I find it hard to believe that nobody in your government knows where they are and couldn’t get them if they really wanted to,” Clinton said in an interview with Pakistani journalists in Lahore. “Maybe that’s the case. Maybe they‘re not gettable I don’t know.” Altough the military spent months using airstrikes to soften up targets in South Waziristan, nearly two weeks into the ground offensive it has captured only a few areas, none with significant strategic value. The army has seized weapons but is still trying to secure the main roads and regularly comes under rocket fire. “It’s a long-drawn haul,” Abbas said. “They are offering resistance, and we are also striking them hard.” Pakistan’s tribal belt, a semiautonomous stretch of land where the government has long had little influence, is usually off-limits to foreigners. In recent years, as the militants’ influence has spread, even many Pakistanis dare not venture here. The tribal regions are some of the poorest, most underdeveloped areas in the world and have long been guided by traditional codes and councils. The Taliban have slaughtered hundreds of tribal elders in their rise to power. In Sherwangai, a sparsely populated district along one of the offensive’s three major

From Page 1 fronts, army commanders said they had killed 82 insurgents and lost six soldiers in their attempt to secure the area, where the hills are covered in brush, rocks and dust and strong winds whip high ridges. Many battlehardened Uzbek militants are believed to have taken shelter here. The military is slowly capturing isolated hamlets as it encircles the small town of Kaniguram, its next target in the push forward. But even where the army has taken control, much of the area remains dangerous, filled with land mines and roadside bombs. After an initial surge of resistnc, an mlians av ben feeng Bcaseth amyhas sald off the main passes, “they will not be able to go out in a major way,” said Maj. Gen. Khalid Rabbani, a top battlefield commander. Yet, he added, “If somebody chooses even to cross Mount Everest, he will be able to do it. So there are going to be a few, changing their disguise — taking care of their beards and long hair — they will be able to get out.” In addition to the passports, the military displayed papers and dozens of weapons and large amounts of ammunition it said it had recovered from Sherwangai. Civilians were nowhere to be seen during Thursday’s trip — some 155,000 have left the

region in the past few months. South Waziristan normally has about 500,000 people. At one military outpost, in a large mud compound in Sherwangai, smoke could be seen rising in the distance from villages under army fire. Officials assured reporters the civilians had left those areas. The military previously estimated that the South Waziristan offensive would take at least two to three months, and officials were hesitant Thursday to give a deadline. They also declined to give a time frame for how long troops would have to stay to prevent militants from returning. It also is unclear whether Islamabad has any plans for how to govern the territory effectively and prevent the insurgency from again taking root. The army has deployed three divisions — about 30,000 troops — to take on some 5,000 to 8,000 militants, Abbas said, lowering a previous estimate of 10,000 militants. His estimate included up to 1,500 foreign fighters, most of them Uzbeks. Afghan fighters are also reportedly filtering in from across the border. This is the fourth major offensive the Pakistani army has launched in South Waziristan since 2004, and this time the military has promised a fight to the finish. The previous operations ended in setbacks or peace deals that left the militant groups even stronger.

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Herseth Sandlin said she has not yet seen the text of the bill. “I’m not yet prepared to say I can support the bill,” she said. She said she has questions as to the cost analysis, and while fundamental reform is needed she wants to see a plan that is deficit neutral and bends the cost curve down in the long term. “As the old saying goes, trust

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candidate for the seat held by Herseth Sandlin in 2010, said he opposes the House bill and is calling on her to publicly disclose her position on it. “This government takeover proposal is not the right solution,” he said in a release. “It burdens taxpayers and states with an over $1 trillion price tag that will increase taxes and reduce the quality of care.”

Kutil’s CARQUEST to become part of Sturdevant’s Auto Parts family of stores Kutil’s CARQUEST Auto Parts store in Huron plans to merge with Sturdevant’s Auto Parts headquartered in Sioux Falls. Kutil’s is a family owned business that was established in 1924 by Bill Kutil later ran by his son Darrell Kutil and currently operated by Teri and Bob Ewoniuk; Teri is the granddaughter of the founder. These two companies have known each other for generations. The first generation, Bill Kutil and Art Sturdevant, were friends and attended many automotive business meetings together. Later, the second generation

became acquainted. Darrell and Mary Kutil and Jack and Nadine Sturdevant socialized together at business meetings. Now the third generation is in charge of the two businesses. Both companies grew using the same philosophy — good customer service. The name of the store will change to Sturdevant’s Auto Parts on Dec. 5, 2009, but the personnel will remain the same. The manager will be Doug Meiers who has been with the store for over 15 years. Craig Thesenvitz will remain running the shop; Doug Meiers, Roger Kahler, Matt Dooley, and Denny Pawlivich will remain

CLINTON: toward bluntness, sometimes followed by a softening of her comments. But her remarks about Pakistan’s lack of action against al-Qaida comes at a particularly sensitive moment — amid a major Pakistani offensive against militants and a deadly spate of insurgent violence. With Pakistan reeling from Wednesday’s devastating bombing that killed more than 100 people in Peshawar, Clinton also engaged in an intense give-andtake with students at the Government College of Lahore. She insisted that inaction by the government would have ceded ground to terrorists. "If you want to see your territory shrink, that's your choice," she said, adding that she believed it would be a bad choice. Richard Holbrooke, the special representative on U.S. Afghanistan and Pakistan, told reporters that Clinton planned to meet late Thursday with the army chief, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, to get an update on the offensive that began Oct. 17

From Page 1 against Taliban forces in a portion of the tribal areas near the Afghan border. “We want to encourage them,” Holbrooke said of the Pakistanis. “She wants to get a firsthand account of the military situation.” During her exchange with the Pakistani journalists, one reporter asked Clinton why the fight against terrorism seemed to put Pakistan at the center and why other countries couldn’t do more. Clinton noted that al-Qaida has launched attacks on Indonesia, the Philippines and many other countries over the years. “So the world has an interest in seeing the capture and killing of the people who are the masterminds of this terrorist syndicate. As far as we know, they are in Pakistan.” On Clinton’s flight to Islamabad after the interview with journalists, U.S. Pakistani Ambassador Anne Patterson said Clinton’s remarks approximate what the Obama administration has told Pakistani officials in private.

HEALTH: about the bill’s overall impact on federal health care spending. There was no official estimate on the total cost of the legislation, which ran to 1,990 pages. The Congressional Budget Office said the cost of additional coverage alone was slightly more than $1 trillion over a decade. But that omitted other items, including billions for disease prevention programs. Yet another $230 billion or more in higher fees for doctors treating Medicare patients, included in an earlier version of the bill, was stripped out and will be voted on separately. The measure “covers 96 percent of all Americans, and it puts affordable coverage in reach for millions of uninsured and underinsured families, lowering health care costs for all of us,” boasted Speaker Nancy Pelosi, DCalif., at a ceremony attended by dozens of Democratic lawmakers. She spoke on the steps of the Capitol, not far from where Obama issued his inaugural summons for Congress to act more than nine months ago. Pelosi said the legislation would reduce federal deficits over the next decade by $104 billion, and congressional budget experts said it would probably reduce them even further over the following 10 years. While saying they expected a vote next week, Democratic leaders were careful not to claim they had yet rounded up enough votes to pass the legislation. Still, the day’s events capped months of struggle and marked a major advance in their drive — and Obama’s — to accomplish an overhaul of the health care system that has eluded presidents for a half-century. Across the Capitol, the Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to begin debate within two weeks on a bill crafted by Majority Leader Harry Reid, DNev. It, too, envisions a government-run insurance option, although states could opt out, unlike in the bill the House will vote on. That portion of the Senate version appears likely to be weakened even further, as moderates press for a standby system that would not go into effect until it was clear individual states were experiencing a lack of competition among private companies. Obama called the House legislation “another critical milestone in the effort to reform our health care system.” Republican reaction was as swift as it was negative. “It will raise the cost of Americans’ health insurance premiums; it will kill jobs with tax hikes and new mandates, and it will cut seniors’ Medicare benefits,” said the party’s leader in the House, Rep. John Boehner of Ohio. He carried

with the team to continue to give excellent customer service. Established in 1932, Sturdevant’s Auto Parts is a long-time distributor of auto parts and accessories in the upper Midwest. Headquartered in Sioux Falls they currently have 42 company stores and two warehouses in five states. They also supply paint, body and equipment to body shops in the same region through their Refinish Supply Center stores. Sturdevant’s Auto Parts is a proud member of the National Pronto Association, a group of independent automotive aftermarket warehouse distributors.

“We often say, ‘Yes, there needs to be more focus on finding these leaders,’” Patterson said. “The other thing is, they lost control of much of this territory in recent years, and that’s why they’re in South Waziristan right now.” In Lahore, dozens of students rushed to line up for the microphone when the session with Clinton began. Their questions were not hostile, but showed a strong sense of doubt that the U.S. could be a reliable and trusted partner for Pakistan. One woman asked whether the U.S. could be expected to commit long term in Afghanistan after abandoning the country after Russian occupiers retreated in 1989. “What guarantee,” the woman asked, “can Americans give Pakistan that we can now trust you — not you but, like, the Americans this time — of your sincerity and that you guys are not going to betray us like the Americans did in the past when they wanted to destabilize the Russians?”

From Page 1 a copy of the 1,990-page measure into a news conference to underscore his claim it represented a government takeover of the health care system. Republicans have already signaled their determination to make the health care debate a key issue in next year’s congressional elections, when all 435 House seats will be on the ballot. But their ability to block passage in the current House is nonexistent as long as Pelosi and her leadership can forge a consensus among the Democratic rank and file. The party holds 256 seats in the House, where 218 makes a majority. Broad in scope, the House Democrats’ bill attempts to build on the current system of employer-provided health care. It would require big companies to cover their employees and include federal subsidies to help small companies provide insurance for theirs, as well. Most individuals would be required to carry insurance, and much of the money in the legislation is dedicated to subsidies for those at lower incomes to help them afford coverage. For those at even lower incomes, the bill provides for an expansion of Medicaid, the statefederal health program for the poor. Adults up to 150 percent of the poverty level — individuals making up to $16,245 and a family of four up to $33,075 — would be covered, a provision estimated to add 15 million to Medicaid. One of the bill’s major features is a new national insurance market, in which private companies could sell policies that meet federally mandated benefit levels, the government would offer competing coverage and consumers could shop for the policy that best met their needs. In a bow to moderates, Democrats decided doctors, hospitals and other providers would be allowed to negotiate rates with the Health and Human Services Department for services provided in the government insurance option. Liberals had favored a system in which fees would be dictated by the government, an approach that would have been less costly than what was settled on, and also would have moved closer to a purely government-run health care system than some Democrats favor. The Congressional Budget Office said the result would be fees comparable to those doctors receive from private insurers. But for consumers, governmentbacked plans “would typically have premiums that are somewhat higher than the average premiums for private plans” sold in competition. As a result, it said enrollment would be only about 6 million.

Conservative Democrats known as Blue Dogs reacted to the overall CBO analysis by asking whether the bill would reduce the long-term rate of growth in federal spending. They noted the agency had said last summer that an earlier version would fail to do so, and they said they wanted updated answers “in order to make an informed decision.” Thursday’s bill includes an array of new restrictions on the private insurance industry, in addition to forcing insurers to compete with the federal government for business. Firms would be banned from denying coverage on the basis of pre-existing medical conditions and limited in their ability to charge higher premiums on the basis of age. They would be required to spend 85 percent of their income from premiums on coverage, effectively limiting their ability to advertise or pay bonuses. Additionally, the industry would be stripped of immunity from antitrust regulations covering price fixing, bid rigging and market allocation. And in a late addition to the bill, 30-year-old restrictions on the Federal Trade Commission’s ability to look into the insurance industry would be erased. In response, the industry’s top lobbyist, Karen Ignagni, issued a statement containing a somewhat milder version of criticism than recently unleashed against the Senate’s version of the legislation. “We are concerned” the House bill will violate assurances that individuals would be able to keep their insurance if they like it, she said. She said it would be responsible for “increasing health care costs for families and employers across the country and significantly disrupting the quality coverage on which millions of Americans rely today.”

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A downscaled holiday party can still boost worker morale It doesn’t have to be a downer when the weak economy forces small businesses to scale back their holiday parties from the big catered or restaurant affairs they held in the past. These events can still be opportunities to build teamwork and boost morale. An owner hoping for a great party should include employees in the planning. The camaraderie that results can make the planning as worthwhile as the event itself, and create goodwill. “The very coming together over a non-work task is in itself delightful, delicious and engaging,” said Beverly Kaye, an employee retention consultant in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Owners who have had to downsize agree — it doesn’t have to be a depressing process. “We’re going to scale back and still have fun together,” said Carin Warner, whose public relations firm, Warner Communication, is based in Boston. Her company used to have weekend getaways. This year, it’ll be a potluck party on the beach.

No money? No obstacle Remember that even if there’s little money for a party, it’s still possible to have a good time. But if you’ve had to cancel the company’s usual lunch or dinner at a restaurant, don’t think that just ordering pizzas in one day will suffice. It may be effortless and inexpensive, but it’s also pretty sterile and won’t give employees or the company the kind of benefits that a fullscale party will have. Kaye suggested telling employees, for example, “I have $250 to feed everybody. What can we do that’s out of the box, that would be a great, fun party?” Often the answer is going to be a potluck party in the office or at someone’s home. Many employees love potluck affairs because it gives them a chance to show off their culinary skills and to get new ideas from coworkers. Potlucks give staffers a chance to get to know more about each other, and they have a warmth that catered parties often cannot duplicate. In that case, with the staff supplying most of the food, an owner should be sure to contribute something substantial — a cake and beverages or ice cream sundaes, for example.

Ask the employees Before you tell everyone to start cooking, you should ask employees what kind of party they’d like — and be sure they want to have one. Many employees feel as if they have little control over their work lives these days, especially in companies where there have been layoffs or workloads have increased. So let them decide. Some companies are having a particularly hard time right now even as the economy shows signs of recovering. All the more reason to rally the staff, Kaye said. “Use the opportunity to have fun, to say, ‘we’re a team, we’re going to get through this together,’” she said. “This is a great example of recession thinking: How do you go from, ‘Oh, woe is me’ to ‘Oh, wow this is fun.’” Another reason to bring staffers into the process from the get-go is that someone may want to volunteer to host a party, or

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WASHINGTON DELEGATION SEN. JOHN THUNE, R-S.D. 493 Russell Sen. Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 866-850-3855 Sioux Falls phone: 334-9596 SEN. TIM JOHNSON, D-S.D. 136 Hart Sen. Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5842 Sioux Falls phone: 800-537-0025 REP. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN, D-S.D. 331 Cannon House Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 866-371-8747

they may have friends or relatives who can offer party space, supplies or food.

Be creative Being creative, and urging staffers to be creative, is the best way to have a great party. Carin Warner’s public relations firm has had to scale back dramatically. “We’ve had the luxury of going away to what we call our spa retreats the past few years, but not this year, for obvious reasons,” she said. So Warner talked to each of her 12 employees and asked them what they wanted to do. The result: Warner Communication is having a bonfire on the beach near the company’s office. It’s going to be a mostly potluck affair, with hors d’oeuvres and dessert catered, but all the staffers are bringing seafood dishes. They’re hoping to have fireworks. Manta, which runs a database on small and medium-sized businesses, has had some traditional parties in the past, but this year will bring in lunch for staffers at the company‘s Columbus, Ohio, headquarters. But lunch is just a small part of the event. CEO Pam Springer says the centerpiece of the party is “The 12 Days of Manta,” a roast in which the company’s various departments do their take on the Christmas carol. There’ll also be a white elephant exchange — a gift swap involving unique and sometimes odd items — and a sugar cookie baking competition. Contests are often popular. Kaye suggested a party with a chili cook-off theme. Springer said Manta has also had a cubicle decorating contest, with one employee creating a manger scene complete with hay.

Make the process year-round The benefits a company can get from planning a party can be fleeting, disappearing right around New Year’s, unless an owner finds ways to keep the process going. That doesn’t mean year-round partying, but it means the boss needs to let employees know their work is appreciated no matter what time of year it is. And along with the positive feedback an owner needs to give, there should be periodic events to lighten the collective spirit. “Where things fail is where people try to force things because it’s Christmas,” Springer said. If staffers feel unappreciated most of the year, they’re likely to respond to party plans with, “you never cared about any of us before, and now we’re supposed to have a white elephant exchange.” “If you lay the groundwork throughout the year, it makes for a much richer environment, and people are much more willing to share.” Joyce Rosenberg writes “Small Talk” for the Associated Press on issues concerning small business.

‘Capping’ sins of emissions Washington often deals with such complicated issues and speaks in such confusing language that many of us just tune out. So it has been with “carbonomics.” But the time has come to pay attention, because this matter now is front and center, and there is a lot riding on the outcome. President Barack Obama has proposed “capand-trade” legislation — carbonomics — as a key weapon in the fight against global warming. For Congress, put up or shut up time has arrived. Business leaders and environmentalist support the idea. Some others see it as a form of madness, or at the least very bad policy. A cap-and-trade policy has been in place in the European Union since 2005, and it has already spawned a multibillion-dollar global carbon market that’s increasing exponentially. But a growing chorus of critics worries that cap-and-trade will give big polluters a way of dodging their responsibilities and do more for speculators on Wall Street than for the environment. Cap-and-trade is designed to make polluting expensive. Here is how it works: The government sets a limit on the amount of greenhouse gases the country may emit. That limit is then divided into shares among businesses. If company A wants to exceed its share, it has to pay someone else to equally reduce its greenhouse-gas emissions. Company A can buy an “allowance” from a company that is not using its full share, or it can buy an “offset.” Offsets come from companies in countries that don’t have cap-and-trade laws, but agree to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions, and therefore reduce global emissions,

Dan Rather Reporting DAN RATHER in exchange for money. Offsets are more attractive because they cost less. But studies by the Government Accountability Office and others show offsets often yield little to no environmental benefit. Take, for example, the experience of European Union companies that paid millions of dollars for offsets in China. The companies were allowed to exceed their emissions cap in exchange for funding what were supposed to be new clean gas and hydroelectric plants in China. But it turns out that these plants were already under construction. The upshot? The offsets provided an excuse for EU companies to exceed their emissions cap, but did not lead to overall reductions in greenhouse gases. In another example, EU companies paid millions of dollars for offsets from an Indian company that manufactures a refrigerant gas. The Indian company agreed to reduce its toxic emissions, and in return, it was paid for every ton of pollution it no longer generated. But the offset payments proved so lucrative, the Indian company increased gas production just to earn millions more in offsets. A Stanford University study concluded that offsets were

“It almost seems that nobody can hate America as much as native Americans. America needs new immigrants to love and cherish it.” — Eric Hoffer, American philosopher (1902-1983).

Dan Rather is a journalist and former news anchor for the CBS Evening News for 24 years and is now managing editor and anchor of a television news magazine, Dan Rather Reports, on the cable channel HDNet. His column is syndicated by King Features.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALMANAC Today is Friday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2009. There are 62 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 30, 1938, the radio play “The War of the Worlds,” starring Orson Welles, aired on CBS. (The live drama, which employed fake breaking news reports, panicked some listeners who thought the portrayal of a Martian invasion was real.) On this date: In 1735, the second president of the United States, John Adams, was born in Braintree, Mass. In 1893, the U.S. Senate gave final congressional approval to repealing the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890. In 1944, the Martha Graham ballet “Appalachian Spring,” with music by Aaron Copland, premiered at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., with Graham in a leading role. In 1945, the U.S. government announced the end of shoe rationing, effective at midnight. In 1961, the Soviet Union tested a hydrogen bomb, the “Tsar Bomba,” with a force estimated at about 50 megatons. The Soviet Party Congress unanimously approved a resolution ordering the removal of Josef Stalin’s body from Lenin’s tomb.

In 1974, Muhammad Ali regained his world heavyweight title by knocking out George Foreman in the eighth round of a 15round bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, known as the “Rumble in the Jungle.” In 1975, the New York Daily News ran the headline “Ford to City: Drop Dead” a day after President Gerald R. Ford said he would veto any proposed federal bailout of New York City. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter announced his choice of federal appeals judge Shirley Hufstedler to head the newly created Department of Education. In 1984, police in Poland found the body of kidnapped pro-Solidarity priest Father Jerzy Popieluszko, whose death was blamed on security officers. In 1989, Mitsubishi Estate Co. announced it was buying 51 percent of Rockefeller Group Inc. of New York. (However, amid a real estate slump, Mitsubishi ended up walking away from its investment in 1995.) Ten years ago: Fifty-four people were killed in a fire inside a four-story building crowded with weekend shoppers and diners in Incheon, South Korea. Five years ago: The decapitated body of Japanese backpacker Shosei Koda was found wrapped in an American flag in north-

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“an excessive subsidy that represents a massive waste of developed world resources.” The United States does not yet have a national cap-and-trade policy, but some states do. And the domestic market in offsets is booming. It’s not just companies buying them. Environmentally conscious individuals are purchasing offsets to assuage their guilt over the carbon footprint left by everything from extravagant parties to air travel. For example, they spend millions on offsets from garbage dumps that clean up methane from rotting trash. Sounds good, but these landfills already were collecting methane to sell as fuel. The offsets are an added windfall. Despite all the problems, carbon trading is expected to become the world’s largest commodity market by 2020. Wall Street firms like JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs are spending millions to buy companies that offer offsets. Credit Suisse has even issued carbon derivatives. Environmental groups like Friends of the Earth worry that the rush to invest in carbon could create a speculative bubble. They say that without careful oversight, offsets will make money for Wall Street, raise costs for consumers, and do little to counter global warming. Who knows? You pick a side and hope for the best. It’s decision time.

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western Baghdad; the militant group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi later claimed responsibility. Actress-dancer Peggy Ryan died in Las Vegas at age 80. One year ago: A federal jury in Miami convicted the son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor in the first case brought under a 1994 U.S. law allowing prosecution for torture and atrocities committed overseas. (Charles McArthur Emmanuel was later sentenced to 97 years in prison.) Today’s Birthdays: Actor Dick Gautier is 72. Movie director Claude Lelouch is 72. Rock singer Grace Slick is 70. Songwriter Eddie Holland is 70. Actor Ed Lauter is 69. R&B singer Otis Williams is 68. Actor Henry Winkler is 64. Rock musician Chris Slade (Asia) is 63. Country/rock musician Timothy B. Schmit is 62. Actor Leon Rippy is 60. Actor Harry Hamlin is 58. Actor Charles Martin Smith is 56. Country singer T. Graham Brown is 55. Actor Kevin Pollak is 52. Actor Michael Beach is 46. Rock singer-musician Gavin Rossdale is 42. Actor Jack Plotnick is 41. Comedian Ben Bailey is 39. Actress Nia Long is 39. Country singer Kassidy Osborn is 33. Actor Gael Garcia Bernal is 31. Actor Matthew Morrison is 31. Actor Shaun Sipos is 28. Actor Tequan Richmond is 17.

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WHEAT (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Open High Low Settle Chg. 509 511.25 494.25 503.75 +9 Dec 09 Mar 10 528.25 530.50 513.50 523.25 +9.50 May 10 540 541.75 527.25 536.25 +10 551.25 553 537.25 547 +10.25 Jul 10 Sep 10 567.25 569 555 564 +10.25 Dec 10 588.25 589.50 577.75 583.50 +8.75 601 588.25 596.50 +8.25 Mar 11 596.75 May 11 608 608 606.50 606.50 +8.25 Jul 11 617.75 620 617.50 617.50 +8.25 628.50 +8.25 Sep 11 620.25 628.50 620.25 Dec 11 631.25 639.50 631.25 639.50 +8.25 Mar 12 642.25 650.50 642.25 650.50 +8.25 661.50 +8.25 May 12 653.25 661.50 653.25 Jul 12 680 680 672.50 672.50 +8.25 Est. sales 97,347 Thu’s sales 72,408 331,286 Thu’s open interest

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12.57 23.44 47.14

+.32 +.54 +.83

SOYBEAN OIL (CBOT) 60,000 lbs- cents per lb High Low Settle Chg. Open Dec 09 37.85 37.94 36.63 37.52 +.66 Jan 10 38.23 38.35 37.10 37.97 +.67 38.54 38.65 37.54 38.29 +.66 Mar 10 May 10 38.90 38.90 37.75 38.55 +.65 Jul 10 39.04 39.15 38.01 38.81 +.65 38.98 39.05 38.63 38.90 +.65 Aug 10 Sep 10 38.89 38.99 38.34 38.99 +.65 Oct 10 38.92 39.04 38.42 39.04 +.62 39.38 39.42 38.60 39.19 +.59 Dec 10 Jan 11 38.80 39.39 38.80 39.39 +.59 Mar 11 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 May 11 38.90 Jul 11 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 Aug 11 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 Sep 11 Oct 11 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 Dec 11 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 Jul 12 Oct 12 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 Dec 12 38.90 39.49 38.90 39.49 +.59 76,161 Thu’s sales 60,246 Est. sales Thu’s open interest 240,573

CORN (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel High Low Settle Chg. Open Dec 09 379.50 381.75 367 379.50 +10.50 Mar 10 393 394.50 379.50 392.50 +11 401.50 +11 May 10 402.75 403.25 388.75 Jul 10 409.75 411.25 397 409.50 +10.50 Sep 10 417 417.50 404.25 416.25 +11.25 424 425.50 411.50 424.50 +11.25 Dec 10 Mar 11 434.50 435 424.25 435 +10.75 May 11 442 442 430.50 441.50 +11 445.75 448 437.25 447.75 +10.50 Jul 11 Sep 11 437.50 439 427.25 439 +11.75 Dec 11 432 433.50 422.25 433.50 +11.25 442.25 453.50 442.25 453.50 +11.25 Jul 12 Dec 12 447 449.50 439.25 449.50 +10.25 Est. sales 267,677 Thu’s sales 207,259 949,504 Thu’s open interest OATS (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel High Low Settle Chg. Open Dec 09 258.50 264 249 257.25 +9.50 Mar 10 272.50 275.75 261.25 271 +9.75 280 282.75 269.25 279 +9.75 May 10 Jul 10 286 287 276.75 287 +10.25 Sep 10 284.75 294 284.75 294 +9.25 291 301.25 +9.50 Dec 10 297.50 301.25 Mar 11 304.75 314.25 304.75 314.25 +9.50 May 11 313.75 323.25 313.75 323.25 +9.50 322.75 332.25 322.75 332.25 +9.50 Jul 11 Sep 11 331.75 341.25 331.75 341.25 +9.50 Sep 12 381.75 391.25 381.75 391.25 +9.50 Thu’s sales 1,086 Est. sales 1,345 Thu’s open interest 13,833

SOYBEAN MEAL (CBOT) 100 tons- dollars per ton Open High Low Settle Chg. Dec 09 294.80 296.30 289.50 295.30 +4.00 289.30 +4.80 Jan 10 288.20 290.20 283.30 Mar 10 285.60 287.80 280.60 286.50 +4.70 May 10 282.40 284.70 277.80 283.30 +4.50 282.60 284.50 277.30 283.50 +4.80 Jul 10 Aug 10 282.70 283.80 277.50 283.10 +4.80 Sep 10 283.30 283.70 277.30 282.20 +4.90 280.50 +5.00 Oct 10 280.80 281.80 279.40 Dec 10 280.70 282.00 275.30 281.00 +5.00 Jan 11 276.50 281.50 276.50 281.50 +5.00 283.50 +5.00 Mar 11 278.50 283.50 278.50 May 11 276.50 281.50 276.50 281.50 +5.00 Jul 11 276.50 281.50 276.50 281.50 +5.00 281.50 +5.00 Aug 11 276.50 281.50 276.50 Sep 11 276.50 281.50 276.50 281.50 +5.00 Oct 11 276.50 281.50 276.50 281.50 +5.00 295.50 +5.00 Dec 11 290.50 295.50 290.50 Jul 12 276.50 281.50 276.50 281.50 +5.00 Oct 12 276.50 281.50 276.50 281.50 +5.00 281.80 +5.00 Dec 12 276.80 281.80 276.80 Est. sales 54,228 T hu’s sales 38,068 Thu’s open interest 147,261

SOYBEANS (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Open High Low Settle Chg. Nov 09 987.75 989.75 963.25 985.50 +17 989 991.50 965.25 987 +16.50 Jan 10 Mar 10 989.25 991.75 966.50 987.50 +16.25 May 10 986 988 963 983.75 +16.50 989 990 965 986 +17.75 Jul 10 Aug 10 982.75 985 965.50 983.25 +17.75 Sep 10 973.50 975 973.50 975 +17.75 974.50 +18.25 Nov 10 977.50 979.50 951.25

Minneapolis Wheat

Regional Stocks Stocks of interest in the Dakotas:

Last Change NORTHWESTERN CORP 24.34 +.43 +.59 OTTER TAIL CORPORATI 23.35 25.71 +.60 RAVEN INDS INC SPX CORPORATION 55.27 +1.45 TEREX CORPORATION 21.64 +.88 VERIZON COMMUNICATIO 30.04 +.09 28.57 +1.11 WELLS FARGO & CO

New York Stocks Last 10.92 34.30 61.39 17.55 59.54 42.92 30.54 75.48 29.18 36.74 37.52 19.52 19.05 7.71

Nonferrous Metals NEW YORK (AP) — Spot nonferrous metal prices Thursday. Aluminum - $.8742 per lb., London Metal Exch. Copper -$2.9346 Cathode full plate, LME. Copper $3.0210 N.Y. Merc spot Thu. Lead - $2240.00 metric ton, London Metal Exch. Zinc - $1.0160 per lb., London Metal Exch. Gold - $1040.50 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Gold - $1046.40 troy oz., NY Merc spot Thu. Silver - $16.630 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Silver - $16.646 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Thu. Platinum -$1317.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract). Platinum -$1338.20 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Thu n.q.-not quoted, n.a.-not available r-revised

Today’s market from the South Dakota Soybean Processors of Volga. Soybeans .................................No Report Soybean hulls, loose...................No Report Soybean meal ..........................No Report Soybean hulls, Pellets...............No Report All bids and quotes are subject to merchandiser approval.

Sioux Falls Livestock USDA-SD Dept Ag Market News Midwest Direct Slaughter Cow and Bull Carcass Report Previous Day’s Slaughter: Cows 7134 Bulls 579 Compared to Wednesday, slaughter cows and bulls steady to one lower. Boners Breakers Premium White Lean Weight 90 Pct Lean 85 Pct Lean 75 Pct Lean 87.00-88.00 82.00-85.00 75.00-76.00 90.00-98.00 500 lbs and up 84.00-88.00 77.00-82.00 70.00-75.00 400-500 lbs 76.00-only 350-400 lbs Slaughter Bull Carcasses 92 Pct Lean Weight 95.00-100.00 600 lbs and up 95.00-97.00 500-600 lbs Sioux Falls Hogs Midsession and Close Estimated Receipts: 300 Barrows and gilts steady. Weight Price Percent Lean 49-51 220-280 lbs 35.50 Sows steady to .50 higher. SC 35.50 Only SG 35.50 Only 28.00 SL 35.50 Only SW 28.00 Only 300-450 lbs 29.00 SX 28.00-29.00 SY 30.00-32.00 450-500 lbs 500-700 lbs 30.00-32.00 SZ 30.00-32.00 TA 10.00 Only Boars 300-700 lbs 10.00 25.00 200-300 lbs

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AccuWeather 5-Day Forecast for Huron TODAY

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S.D. Soybean Processors

Closing prices on the New York Stock Exchange: Last Name (SYM) Last Name (SYM) 13.00 10.98 Gannett (GCI) OfficeMax (OMX) 24.02 GenElec (GE) 14.87 Penney (JCP) 3.38 GenMills (GIS) 66.70 PepsiCo (PEP) 25.33 56.57 Hess (HES) Pfizer (PFE) 58.30 Hormel (HRL) 37.06 ProctGam (PG) 48.81 IBM (IBM) 122.87 RockwlAut (ROK) 32.32 23.24 IntPap (IP) SonyCp (SNE) 54.09 JohnJn (JNJ) 59.86 3M Co (MMM) 78.94 Kellogg (K) 51.38 Unisys rs (UIS) 51.33 23.52 Kroger (KR) USSteel (X) 41.32 Loews (L) 34.37 Weyerh (WY) 47.51 MDU Res (MDU) 21.01 WmsCos (WMB) 32.97 33.40 MarathonO (MRO) XcelEngy (XEL) 3.47 Merck (MRK) 31.31 Xerox (XRX) 73.96 NatSemi (NSM) 13.42

Name (SYM) Alcoa (AA) AllgEngy (AYE) AlliedCap (ALD) Ameren (AEE) BP PLC (BP) Boeing (BA) CampSp (CPB) CocaCl (KO) ColgPal (CL) ConocPhil (COP) ConEd (ED) Deere (DE) DuPont (DD) EKodak (EK) ExxonMbl (XOM)

SPRING WHEAT (MGE) 5,000 bu minimumcents per bushel High Low Settle Open Dec 09 528 530 518.25 523.75 Mar 10 543.50 545.75 534 539.75 556.50 557.50 551.50 551.75 May 10 Jul 10 567.75 570.50 559 564 Sep 10 579.25 581.75 575 575.50 595.25 599 591.50 592.25 Dec 10 Mar 11 608.25 612 607 609 May 11 ... ... ... 612.75 ... ... ... 618.25 Jul 11 Sep 11 ... ... ... 629.75 Est. sales 1,591 Thu’s sales 4,780 Thu’s open interest 42,852

WINTER WHEAT (KCBT) 5,000 bu minimumcents per bushel Open High Low Settle Chg. Dec 09 506 514.25 505.50 508 +5.75 525 530 523 524 +5.75 Mar 10 May 10 538 538 535.75 535.75 +6 Jul 10 549 553 547 547 +6.50 ... ... ... 558.75 +6.50 Sep 10 Dec 10 ... ... ... 576.50 +6 Mar 11 ... ... ... 590.50 +6 ... ... ... 597.50 +6 May 11 Jul 11 ... ... ... 604.50 +6 Est. sales ... Thu’s sales 17,451 Thu’s open interes t 127,455

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Chicago Livestock

Open High Low Settle Chg. Jan 11 962 979.50 962 979.50 +17.50 981.50 +17.75 Mar 11 963.75 981.50 963.75 May 11 963.50 980 963.50 980 +16.50 Jul 11 965 983 965 983 +18 963 981 963 981 +18 Aug 11 Sep 11 959 978 959 978 +19 Nov 11 977.25 980.25 959 977 +18 966 984 966 984 +18 Jul 12 Nov 12 963 978 963 978 +15 Est. sales 214,386 Thu’s sales 175,016 439,600 Thu’s open interest

Kansas City Wheat Last Change AFLAC INCORPORATED 43.17 +2.59 25.24 +.23 BLACK HILL CORP 4.31 +.23 CITIGROUP INC DAKTRONICS INC 7.55 +.17 GENERAL ELECTRIC 14.87 +.45 INTERNATIONAL GAME T 18.64 +.54 +.38 LODGENET ENTERTAINME 5.14

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Open High Low CATTLE (CME) 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Oct 09 86.25 86.30 83.75 Dec 09 86.92 87.37 86.15 Feb 10 87.42 87.80 86.65 89.50 89.67 88.65 Apr 10 86.20 86.30 85.32 Jun 10 Aug 10 86.07 86.10 85.25 Oct 10 88.92 88.92 88.02 Dec 10 89.40 89.40 89.00 Feb 11 89.50 90.00 89.50 Thu’s sales 39,629 Est. sales 11,425 267,000 Thu’s open interest FEEDER CATTLE (CME) 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Oct 09 93.47 93.47 93.25 Nov 09 95.55 95.90 94.45 95.80 96.30 94.90 Jan 10 96.50 96.80 95.47 Mar 10 Apr 10 97.40 97.40 96.20 May 10 98.00 98.00 97.07 Aug 10 98.60 99.00 98.40 Sep 10 98.97 98.97 98.90 Est. sales 1,011 Thu’s sales 3,848 26,721 Thu’s open interest HOGS-Lean (CME) 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Dec 09 56.00 57.65 55.80 Feb 10 62.22 63.35 62.10 Apr 10 66.35 66.85 65.92 May 10 71.40 72.00 71.00 74.75 75.02 74.37 Jun 10 74.37 74.75 73.75 Jul 10 Aug 10 73.82 74.00 73.35 Oct 10 66.60 67.30 66.42 Dec 10 64.75 64.80 64.00 67.00 67.50 67.00 Feb 11 69.90 70.00 69.90 Apr 11 Thu’s sales 27,215 Est. sales 15,439 Thu’s open interest 157,803 PORK BELLIES (CME) 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Feb 10 89.02 91.00 89.02 88.50 88.50 86.80 Mar 10 88.30 89.75 88.30 May 10 Jul 10 89.80 90.50 89.80 Aug 10 86.00 86.00 83.10 Est. sales 17 Thu’s sales 53 Thu’s open interest 602

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Wall Street NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks logged their best day in three months as investors rushed into the market on word the economy grew faster than expected during the summer. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 200 points Thursday to recoup most of its losses for the week, while demand for safe-haven holdings like Treasurys wilted. The Commerce Department’s report that gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter reinvigorated investors who had dumped stocks for much of the week on signs of a slowing housing market and a disappointing report on consumer confidence. The economic growth came in ahead of the 3.3 percent rise forecast by economists polled by Thomson Reuters. It was the strongest growth in two years and broke four straight quarters of declines. Coming on the 80th anniversary of the stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression, it was the best indication yet that the longest recession since then has ended. But many analysts caution that it will be hard to sustain the growth at the pace seen in the third quarter. Government stimulus programs including the popular Cash for Clunkers auto rebates and tax credits for

first-time home buyers bolstered the economy. Once the government’s stimulus measures run their course, the economy could run afoul of lingering problems such as high unemployment and weak consumer spending. “I don’t think that at this point in the rebound that the economy would be self-sustainable,” said Jason D. Pride, director of research at Haverford Investments in Philadelphia. “The only way to have effective sustained economic growth is to have job growth, but it tends to come later.” Analysts say the recovery is likely to be bumpy as consumers try to pay down debt and credit for small businesses remains tight. But such concerns were pushed aside Thursday. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 199.89, or 2.1 percent, to 9,962.58. It was the best day for the Dow since July 15. The broader Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 23.48, or 2.3 percent, to 1,066.11, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 37.94, or 1.8 percent, to 2,097.55. Bond prices fell, pushing their yields higher. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 3.50 percent from 3.42 percent late Wednesday. Bonds extended their early losses after a lackluster auction of seven-year notes.

National Weather Today

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.

TUESDAY

Seattle 58/49

Morning rain; cloudy and windy

Partly cloudy and breezy

45°

30°

Periods of clouds and sunshine

49°

34°

Times of clouds and sun

58°

32°

Mostly sunny

54°

31°

53°

Minneapolis 50/35

Billings 56/37

Partly sunny

San Francisco 67/53

30°

South Dakota Weather Today

Denver 44/30

Aberdeen 44/29

Mobridge 46/28

New York 61/55

Chicago 66/46 Detroit 66/48

Washington 66/54

Kansas City 54/37

Los Angeles 76/54

Atlanta 74/58

El Paso 56/40

Watertown 42/31

Houston 60/50

Pierre 46/32

Miami 88/76

HURON 45/30

Rapid City 42/31

Pine Ridge 44/27

National Summary

Sioux Falls 48/31

Mitchell 50/33

Drenching rain can lead to flooding problems from the Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas coasts to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan today. Locally damaging thunderstorms will also affect some areas from Illinois to coastal Texas. Snow will diminish over the Dakotas. The eastern and western thirds of the nation will turn warmer.

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows ®

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Huron through 2 p.m. yesterday.

The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature is an exclusive index of the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body.

Temperature: High/low yesterday ................ 51°/48°

Precipitation: 24 hours ending 2 p.m. yest. ..... 0.60" Month to date ............................ 3.54" Year to date ............................. 21.10" Normal year to date ................ 19.54"

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Weather History On October 30, 1866, a whirlwind cut through New York City in a column 150 feet high by 60 feet in diameter, picking up dirt, turf, sticks and stones to a depth of 8 inches.

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Kids help fill shoeboxes

PLAINSMAN Friday, October 30, 2009

EVENTS Trunk-or-treat event planned Families with young children may participate in this year’s Trunk-or-treat event at the Fair grounds. Participants will park their cars at the Beadle County Extension parking lot on Halloween from 4 to 7 p.m. Children will be able to trick-or-treat out of the trunks for a fun, safe Halloween experience. Also available that day will be a children’s lights-on matinee at the haunted house in the 4-H building from 4 to 6 p.m.

NAMI Connections to meet Monday NAMI Connections is a support group for individuals with mental illness facilitated by trained individuals in recovery. The group meets every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Huron Towers in room 108.

Prayer room ministry moves to new location The healing room prayer ministry sponsored by James River Church, has moved. It is now housed at 79 Third St. S.E. The group meets every Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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A few of the Wednesday night FW Friends Club at Huron Christian Church collected some shoe boxes and filled them with gifts and treats for Operation Christmas Child. In front, Rhayonna Hood, Azalea Rashaad, Reese Rozell, Kenya Bigelow and Alanna Hood; middle, Brennen Hood, Karlee Bigelow, Tenley Buddenhagen and Bessie Willemssen; and in back, Maria Bigelow, Dante Never Misses A Shot, Kellan Hood, Darrian Hood and Jim Bigelow. The drop-off site for the collection of gift-filled boxes or plastic containers for Operation Christmas Child will be Nov. 9 through 14 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Huron Mission Church located at 1779 Frank Ave. S.E. For more information, call Barb Woockman at 353-1013 or Janet Sieler at 353-9987. Visit www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/ for gift ideas.

AT THE MOVIES crowned king, he promises to create a place where everyone will be happy, but he soon finds that ruling his kingdom is not so easy. The family adventure stars Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo and Benicio Del Toro. “Where the Wild Things Are” is held over through Thursday, 101 minutes, rated PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language.

Now showing at Huron Luxury Cinemas. “MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT”

Get a behind-the-scenes look into Michael Jackson’s world in this music documentary. “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” is a film event that offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-thescenes look at the performer, his career and the stage spectacular that would have been. The film will provide moviegoers with an unforgettable front row experience compiled from extensive footage that shows Jackson’s meticulous preparation for what would have been his new 2009 London stage show. “Michaels Jackson’s This Is It” is now showing, 111 minutes, rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images. “LAW ABIDING CITIZEN”

Gerard Butler (“300”) stars in this new action thriller. Butler plays Clyde Shelton, an upstanding family man whose wife and daughter are brutally murdered during a home invasion. When the killers are caught, a hotshot young prosecutor, Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), is forced by his boss to offer one of the suspects a light sentence in exchange for testifying against his accomplice. Ten years later, the man who got away with murder is found dead. Shelton coolly admits his guilt and issues a warning to Rice, either fix the system or key players in the trial will die. Despite being in jail, Shelton orchestrates a series of spectac-

“VAMPIRE’S ASSISTANT: CIRQUE DU FREAK” “Michael Jackson’s This Is It”

ularly diabolical killings that can’t be traced to him. Now Rice must outwit this brilliant revenge seeker before he and his family become his next victims. “Law Abiding Citizen” opens today and is scheduled for one week through Thursday, 122 minutes, rated R for strong bloody brutal violence and torture, a scene of rape and pervasive language. “COUPLES RETREAT”

This new romantic comedy follows four couples as they go on a vacation to a tropical island paradise but have no idea what they are really in for. Four mid-western couples sign up for a bargain group discount and embark on their dream vacation to a tropical island resort. One of the couples is there to work on their marriage while the other three couples plan only to jet ski and enjoy the sun and spa. They soon discover that participation at the resort’s couple’s therapy is not

optional. Suddenly their group rate vacation comes at a very high price. What follows is a hilarious look at the real world lives of modern married couples. The film is based on an original idea of Vince Vaughn’s. Vaughn and co-star Jon Favreau wrote the screenplay. “Couple’s Retreat” is held over, 105 minutes, rated PG-13 for sexual content and language. “WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE”

One of the most beloved children’s books of all time is now on the big screen. Max is a rambunctious, but sensitive boy who feels misunderstood at home and escapes to where the wild things are. He lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions. The wild things long for a leader and Max longs for a kingdom to rule. When max is

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Birmingham police to join Halloween fun BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It’s a case of good cop, good cop. The Birmingham Police Department has announced it will be handing out Halloween goodies for trick-or-treaters on Saturday. Each of the city’s four police precincts are participating. The treats will be given out from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

A teenage boy becomes a vampire and tries to protect the girl he loves in this new thriller. Darren is a normal 16-yearold suburban high school kid. When he and his buddy stumble on a traveling freak show, things begin to change inside him. At the same time, a vampire turns him into something, well, bloodthirsty. Newly undead, he joins the freak show. As he flexes his newfound powers, he becomes a treasured pawn between the vampires and their deadlier counterparts. While trying to survive in this dark new world, he will struggle to keep this brewing war from devouring what’s left of his humanity. “Vampire’s Assistant: Cirque Du Freak” is held over through Sunday, 109 minutes, rated PG13 for sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language.

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• The BCNU Community and Family Extension Leaders met Oct. 19 at the Panda Garden for a farewell supper in honor of Donna Fadgen, who is moving to Minnesota. With 12 members attending, a short business meeting was held. Rose Husted updated everyone on the Fall Council held Oct. 6, with eight members attending. Lorene Cavigielli was elected secretary for the county for the upcoming year and she was also installed that evening. Members showed all the items that they had been working on for the Christmas tree to be put up at the Crossroads for the holiday season. More ornaments will be made and a workshop may be needed to get them all finished. Reading reports were given out at the Fall Council to Elna Hewitt, Lois Polfus, Husted and Laura Smidt, who also was the top reader in the state. Blue ribbons at the State Convention were won by Suzanne Hewitt and Husted, who also won a best of show ribbon for a floral arrangement. It was announced that BCNU will have to help with the Spring Flyer so articles will be needed from club members. The issue’s topics for the coming year are Heart Health for Women, Caregiving and Hospice and Home Care. The club will do the birth-

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Jeremy North bowled a 300 game Wednesday night in the Fair City Classic league at Riverview Lanes. North also had games of 198 and 289 for a 787 series, the highest in Huron this season. It was the season’s second 300 game, as Tim Ketcham rolled one in September at Riverview. It was North’s third career perfect game, having tossed two 300s two days apart at Riverview in 2006. It also was his second highest career series, rolling 792 during the 1998-99 season at Fair City Lanes.

Fisher switches to Young at QB for winless Titans NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams wants more of Vince Young. He’s getting just that with his winless team switching from veteran Kerry Collins back to the 2006 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Coach Jeff Fisher announced the expected move Thursday following practice for the 0-6 Titans, and Young got the news from his coach in the morning. Fisher insists it was an organizational decision resulting from the team’s winless start and that he won’t play musical chairs with the position. “We’re in a unique situation right now. We haven’t won a game. We wouldn’t be having this conversation if we were 3-3,” Fisher said. That means Young will start Sunday against Jacksonville (3-3), the team that helped send him to the bench in the 2008 opener by picking him off twice and spraining his knee. Collins started 20 of the 21 games since then. Young has eight career interceptions against Jacksonville with only three touchdown passes. He also has more career interceptions (33) than TD passes (22). But he has won five of his last six starts and is 18-11 as a starter. Young thanked Fisher for giving him a chance to sit back, develop and learn from Collins. “For him to give me a shot again to go out and give it a chance again is big for me because I’ve been waiting,” Young said. The move appeared inevitable since the Titans lost 59-0 at New England on Oct. 18. Adams told The Tennessean newspaper after that loss in New England that he wanted to see more of Young.

Penguins’ Malkin sidelined with shoulder injury PITTSBURGH (AP) — NHL scoring champion Evgeni Malkin will be lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins for two to three weeks because of a strained right shoulder. Malkin had been attempting to play through the injury, but coach Dan Bylsma said the team decided to rest the center. The Russian star would miss seven games if he is out two weeks and 10 games if he is out three. “He strained his shoulder about 10 days or so ago,” Bylsma said on Thursday. “I don’t know the exact day. It is precautionary for the player. We are worried about the safety of the shoulder. A couple of weeks of rest and rehab will get that thing healthy.” The injury will end Malkin’s streak of 254 consecutive regular-season games played. The Penguins play Friday at Columbus. “It’s early in the season. It’s fine,” Malkin said. “I feel good. It’s not a big problem.” Malkin is tied with Sidney Crosby for the team lead in scoring with 14 points — four goals and 10 assists in 12 games.

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SIOUX FALLS — The Huron Tiger volleyball team wasn’t able to close its regular season with a victory, but coach Shelly Buddenhagen was happy with what she saw out of her team Thursday during a 3-1 setback against Sioux Falls Washington. After Washington won 25-19 in the opening set, the Tigers evened the match with a 25-16 victory in the second set, but the Warriors recorded 25-16 and 25-18 wins in the next two sets to claim the match. “I felt the match was much closer than the scoring reflects,” Huron coach Shelly said. “Sioux Falls Buddenhagen Washington had much more size at the net, but I thought we contend with them at the net very well.” Buddenhagen pointed to a strong defensive effort from her team as the key to the victory in the second set. “We had some really good digs, which led to long rallies that we ended up win-

ning,” she said. “Our kids played strong at the net and we were able get Sioux Falls Washington scrambling. We capitalized on our blocking.” Brittany Hirschkorn finished the match with four solo block kills for the Tigers. She also had a team-high 14 kills, while Paige Shonley recorded 10 kills. Mandi Robish led Huron with 31 digs, with Shonley amassing 10 digs. Brittany Rotert and Shonley each had a pair of aces, while TyAnn Buddenhagen and Chrystal Merriam had 15 and 14 assists, respectively. The Tigers end the regular season with a 8-12 record. “We were really curious to see how the kids would play after Monday’s match (against Watertown),” Buddenhagen said. “It looked pretty promising. We had good rhythm offensively, which is good heading into districts.” Huron, which is the second seed in District 3AA, will open postseason play Thursday with a home match against third-

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seeded Pierre. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with the doors opening at 6 p.m. Season passes of any sort will not be accepted for the match. In the district’s other opening round match, Mitchell will travel to play topseeded Aberdeen Central. The district championship match will be held Nov. 10. In Thursday’s junior varsity match, Washington emerged with a 2-1 victory using scores of 25-13, 22-25 and 25-13. The Huron JV ended the season 6-14. The Huron sophomores finished with a 13-7 record after suffering back-to-back setbacks of 25-23 on Thursday against the Warriors. In the freshman A-game, Huron emerged with a 2-1 win using scores of 1515, 20-25 and 26-24. The Tigers finished the season at 11-7. Huron’s freshman B-team ended the year at 9-8 after Washington used scores of 25-21, 25-27 and 25-22 to win Thursday.

Huron cheerleaders fourth in Sioux Falls BY PLAINSMAN STAFF

SIOUX FALLS — The Huron cheerleaders finished fourth out of 11 teams at the Sioux Falls Invitational Cheer/Dance Meet on Thursday. Washington won the stunting/tumbling event with 210.5 points. Brookings was second at 191, followed by Dell Rapids at 188.5 and Huron at 185.5. Brandon Valley rounded out the top five at 173.5. Complete results from the event can be found in the Sports Stats section on page 9.

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WESSINGTON SPRINGS – Needing all five games, The Wessington Springs Spartans closed their regular with a 3-2 victory over the Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles on Thursday. Traci Orth and Megan Sedlacek led the Spartans with eight kills apiece. Courtney Powell had five aces. Mariah Nelson had a game high 16 kills for the Golden Eagles, while Lexy Schuman tallied two aces. The Golden Eagles, who ended their regular season with a 13-10 overall record, will host Hanson on Wednesday.

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New York Yankees’ Mark Teixeira hits a home run in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series Thursday in New York. Philadelphia Phillies’ Carlos Ruiz is catching. Umpire is Jeff Nelson.

Teixeira, Matsui homer to lead New York past Phillies in Game 2 NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui hit solo homers off familiar foe Pedro Martinez to give the New York Yankees a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and tie the World Series at 1-1 on Thursday. A night after getting held to a lone unearned run by Cliff Lee, the Yankees bounced back with their bats. “Every game in the World Series is a must win,” Teixeira said. “After yesterday, getting a win today was big.” Pitcher A.J. Burnett did his part with seven impressive innings, and Mariano Rivera got Game 1 star Chase Utley to ground into a double play with two on to end the eighth. After a day off, Game 3 will be at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. The Phillies had been hoping for more than a split but were content. “I guess I’ll have to be,” manager Charlie Manuel said.

Light-hitting Matt Stairs put the Phillies on top with an RBI single in the second inning. Burnett then used a biting curveball to keep Philadelphia from advancing another runner past second base against him. Teixeira, in an 8-for-44 (.182) postseason slump, tied the score when he led off the fourth with a drive into the Yankees bullpen in right field. Matsui then put New York ahead with two outs in the sixth, reaching down for a curveball below his knees and driving it a few rows into the seats in right. Burnett got his first win following three postseason nodecisions for the Yankees, allowing four hits in seven innings and retiring his last eight batters. He struck out nine, — including Ryan Howard three times — and started his first 11 hitters with strikes, nine of them looking. Burnett kept his control, walk-

ing two, one of them intentional. “The fact I was aggressive getting first-pitch strikes was huge,” Burnett said. Rivera got six outs for his 38th postseason save, his 10th in World Series play. After the Phillies put two on base with one out in the eighth inning, Utley grounded into an inningending double play. He fanned Howard looking starting the ninth — the Philadelphia slugger’s first four-strikeout game since July 21 — then struck out Stairs with a runner at second to end it. Philadelphia, seeking to become the National League’s first repeat Series champion since the 1975-76 Reds, lost for just the fifth time in 22 postseason games. The Phillies managed three runs in 14 innings off two starters, CC Sabathia and Burnett.

Wessington Springs 3, Mitchell Christian 2 Game scores: 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 22-25, 15-2 Mitchell Christian Serving: Lexy Shuman 2 aces. Setting: Lexy Schuman 18 assists. Hitting: Mariah Nelson 16 kills; Mackenzie VanLaecken 8 kills. Blocks: Mariah Nelson 2. Digs: VanLaecken 14; Hannah Redder 19. Wessington Springs Serving: Courtney Powell 5 aces; Loriann Schimke 2 aces. Setting: Shelby Sandmann 24 assists. Hitting: Traci Orth 8 kills; Megan Sedlacek 8

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Hanson 3, Saborn Central 0 FORESTBURG – The Hanson Beavers swept the Sanborn Central Rebels in a 3-0 win in the Rebels’ closing match of the regular season. Tatem Kingsbury led the Rebels with six kills, while Karli Voorhees added three kills. Candace Page posted two aces. The Rebels, finished their regular season with a 4-19 overall record. They will travel to Huron to face James Valley in their first districts game on Tuesday. Hanson 3, Sanborn Central 0 Game scores: 25-16, 25-17, 30-28 Sanborn Central (4-19) Serving: Candace Page-Marten 2 aces. Setting: Candace Page 10 assists. Hitting: Tatem Kingsbury 6 kills; Karli Voorhees 3 kills; Jennifer Grassel 2 kills; Jessica Selland 1 kill. Digs: Candace Page 11; Karli Voorhees 10; Jessica Selland 6; Tatem Kingsbury 5.

NCAA approves rules changes on recruiting INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA leaders began the postMyles Brand era Thursday by following his penchant for change. The board of directors unanimously endorsed a series of new rules intended to clean up men’s basketball recruiting, the executive committee approved a $35 million addition to the governing body’s headquarters, and new executive committee chairman Ed Ray detailed the search process to find a replacement for Brand, who died last month of pancreatic cancer. The most immediate changes will be seen in men’s basketball, where the board approved one series of measures to toughen existing recruiting rules and offered support for additional measures to prevent the funneling of money to those close to recruits. Additional proposals would put an end to consulting fees paid by the schools and prohibit schools from hiring a recruit’s high school or summer league coaches to help with summer

camps or clinics. If rules are approved, violators could be suspended from NCAA regularseason or postseason games. The package drew support from the National Association of Basketball Coaches, the AAU and conference commissioners. “I think it really places the enforcement of these standards as a very high priority,” Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said. “The commissioners also encouraged the board of directors to think about making sure the enforcement staff has enough resources to enforce it.” What else could change? College basketball seasons could get shorter. In January, the Legislative Council will consider a proposal that trims the number of regular-season games from 29 to 28, or 26 with an exempt tournament. The committees will continue to debate other proposals that would allow schools to pay for travel expenses of a recruit’s parents or legal guardians during official visits and mandatory summer school.

All of Wisconsin braces for Favre’s return with Vikings GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — For almost 20 years, Brett Favre was like a member of every Wisconsin family. To be from Wisconsin is to be a Green Bay Packers fan, and the fun-loving quarterback rejuvenated the storied franchise, brought the Lombardi Trophy back to Titletown and turned “Cheesehead” from an insult into a boast. That he liked to hunt, fish and, in the early days at least, have a beer or two, well, his birth certificate may have said Mississippi but he was Wisconsin to the core. No wonder an entire state is angst-ridden over Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field against the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers’ loathsome rival — and Favre’s new team. “I have a real problem with that. It was hard enough to see him with the Jets. But to see him in purple?” Tammy Rainville asked, watching her 9- and 7year-old sons collect autographs outside

the Packers’ parking lot Thursday afternoon. “I still believe he belongs to us.” There are no bystanders in the ugliest divorce in Wisconsin history, with the mere mention of Favre’s name enough to start squabbles this week between old friends, husbands and wives, parents and children. Those who support Favre think he should be appreciated for all the fun — and victories — he gave Wisconsin in his 16 years here, and blame Packers general manager Ted Thompson for his departure. Those on the other side say no one person is bigger than any organization, and that it’s no longer possible to be both a Favre and a Packers fan. Especially if he’s wearing a Vikings jersey. “I’m a Packers fan, so as far as I’m concerned, whatever it takes to win the game. If it takes knocking him out to win the game, that’s fine with me,” Dave Meyer said as his wife, Phyllis, shook

her head. “I think that’s horrible,” she said. “Brett has done so much for the community over the years.” Wisconsin, and Green Bay in particular, has a bond with the Packers unlike anything else in pro sports. Oh, there are Bucks and Brewers fans across the state, and Wisconsin and Marquette each have their share of followers. But the Packers are like family, even for those who don’t have stock in the country’s only publicly owned professional team. The waiting list for season tickets has more than 80,000 names on it, and parents often put their newborns on it. If they’re lucky, they’ll get tickets when they’re, oh, about 30. Neighborhood kids gladly give up their bikes for players to ride during training camp, and Packers banners are more popular than American flags around Lambeau Field. There are oversized replicas of the Lombardi Trophy in the yards of two

houses across from Lambeau. Try finding one of those babies in any other city in the country, let alone two of them. “When you’re in Green Bay, you’re a rock star,” said former Packers strong safety LeRoy Butler, a member of the 1996 NFL champions who still spends most of his time here, recently buying a car dealership near Green Bay and running a foundation that supports women with breast cancer. “You can feel like the Jonas Brothers with a bunch of 16-year-old girls running behind you. You go to your home state, you hear crickets,” Butler said — and he grew up in the football hotbed of Florida and played at Florida State. And no one was more beloved here than Favre. Green Bay, for all its titles and success under Vince Lombardi in the 1960s, went through a long streak of awfulness FAVRE/Page 9

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Fall decorating relies on veggies U.S. recession BY DEAN FOSDICK AP WRITER

Fall is a busy time for decorating, second only to Christmas, and the period when vegetables are valued more for their beauty than their flavor. Back when America was largely rural, bringing in the harvest was cause for celebration. Corn stalks were bundled into “fodder shocks” stalks, ears, tassels and all and stacked upright around light poles and near entries and fed to livestock. Then came Halloween pumpkins and Thanksgiving with its fresh fruit and colorful gourds gracing dining room tables. “We don’t just decorate for Halloween anymore but for the entire fall season,” said Amanda Sears, an extension agent with the University of Kentucky’s Department of Horticulture. Many farmers and roadside retailers make financial hay selling multicolored ears of Indian corn, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and straw bales for home decorating. “We have some commercial growers in Nebraska who started with gourds and have expanded into Indian corn and little straw bales, the whole package,” said Dale Lindgren, a plant-breeding specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Such “ornamentals” are sold to big-box stores as well as small markets. The top three items used in fall decorating are pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn, said Brad Bergefurd, an Ohio State University horticulturist who researches ornamental corn as a niche crop for area farmers. “Back 20 or more years ago when I was raising it on my own farm, ornamental corn was pretty blah,” Bergefurd said. “But there have been a lot of advances from crossbreeding the old varieties. “Ears are neater now with better sizes and shapes. More colors are available. More people are raising and selling it, so

it’s easier to find.” Indian corn also is called calico corn, flint corn and maize. Its colors range from red and maroon to cream and black. “Consumers don’t want just one or two colors but as many as they can get,” Bergefurd said. “I’m fond of the pinks and blues. You also can get ears with kernels in red and green and white — traditional Christmas colors.” Most varieties aren’t eaten, although some can be ground into flour or meal, and others, mostly miniatures, can be used as popcorn. “It’s pretty starchy once it matures and doesn’t have much taste,” Bergefurd said. Indian corn usually is offered in bundles of three or more ears; figure on paying anywhere from $3 to $5 per bundle. “In some cases, it’s sold stalk and all,” Bergefurd said. “Growers bundle 12 to 20 stalks, pull back the husks, and with the ears showing, it makes a pretty arrangement. More and more of the breeders are working on stalk coloration, too — mainly red — to make the displays even more colorful.” One trend is integrating Indian corn, gourds, pumpkins and squash with ornamental plants still in the ground, said Lindgren. “Don’t forget to work the landscape into your fall decorating,” he said. “Things like peppers and kales can be blended into flower gardens. They’re absolutely gorgeous.” Lindgren said people are getting more imaginative in using ornamentals. “Ten years ago it was petunias and marigolds. Now it’s sweet potatoes, peppers and leafy vegetables. The whole seasonal thing has exploded,” he said. People tend to pay more for decorative plants than for those grown simply for eating, Sears said. “They’re willing to buy into the entertainment value. Pumpkins, the primary example.”

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This photo taken Sept. 14 shows gourds and Indian corn, which make great seasonal ornaments, symbolizing the harvest and gracing dining room tables at Thanksgiving. Fall decorating continues to grow in popularity with the average American household spending an average of $45 a year. That’s second only to Christmas.

Other ornamentals that can liven up landscapes and homes include: • Peppers: The dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the many fruit colors, including some that mature into Christmas-like reds and greens. “The fruits of these plants are edible, although usually extremely hot and often bitter, so be cautious about eating them,” Lindgren said. • Flowering kale: Its colors intensify as temperatures drop in the fall. The green outer leaves surround an assortment of crinkled white or reddishpurple inner leaves, making the plant look like a large flower. • Leaf lettuces, radishes, mustard, spinach and low-growing herbs: Look for lettuce cultivars with curly leaves, red coloration or deeply lobed foliage, Lindgren said. “These mixes also include radicchio, endive and other edible greens.” • Beans and other vine crops: Scarlet runner beans often are placed alongside flower seeds

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Director Alicia H. Munnell, in a statement. “To overcome today’s retirement challenges, people need help understanding financial topics so they can make reasonable financial choices throughout their lives.” To come up with the latest index results, the center used the Federal Reserve’s 2007 Survey of Consumer Finances and factored in the $7 trillion decline in equity holdings and the $3 trillion drop in housing values over the past year. Those two asset sources are key to providing workers with adequate retirement income today since most workers do not have an employer-provided pension plan. Instead, they must rely on their own savings and home equity. The center concludes that even if the stock market bounces back, home values are unlikely to return to prerecession levels. As Social Security’s full retirement age moves to 67, life expectancy increases and retirement savings continue to remain at inadequate levels, the outlook will get worse over time, Munnell concluded. Retiring won’t become impossible, but it will require some thoughtful planning, said John Carter, president of Nationwide Financial Distributors Inc. Carter said many workers will need to save and invest more, reduce debt and work longer to maintain their standard of living in retirement.

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SACRAMENTO AT NEW ORLEANS, 8 P.M. L.A. CLIPPERS AT UTAH, 9 P.M. GOLDEN STATE AT PHOENIX, 10 P.M. DALLAS AT L.A. LAKERS, 10:30 P.M. SATURDAY'S GAMES (EDT) NEW JERSEY AT WASHINGTON, 7 P.M. CHARLOTTE AT CLEVELAND, 7:30 P.M. PHILADELPHIA AT NEW YORK, 7:30 P.M. PORTLAND AT HOUSTON, 8:30 P.M. DETROIT AT MILWAUKEE, 8:30 P.M. SACRAMENTO AT SAN ANTONIO, 8:30 P.M. DALLAS AT L.A. CLIPPERS, 10:30 P.M. SUNDAY'S GAMES (EDT) ORLANDO AT TORONTO, 1 P.M. NEW ORLEANS AT BOSTON, 6 P.M. CHICAGO AT MIAMI, 6 P.M. PORTLAND AT OKLAHOMA CITY, 7 P.M. MEMPHIS AT DENVER, 8 P.M. MINNESOTA AT PHOENIX, 8 P.M. ATLANTA AT L.A. LAKERS, 9:30 P.M.

CHEER AND DANCE Sioux Falls Invitational Cheer Dance Meet

Oct. 29 Hip Hop – 1, SF Washington (Large) 260; 2, Yankton (Large) 222; 3, SF O’Gorman 207; 4, Huron 182; 5, SF Roosevelt 178.5; 6, SF Lincoln 173.5; 7, Brandon Valley 170. Kick – 1, Yankton (Large) 273; 2, SF Washington (Large) 258.5; 3, SF Roosevelt 236; 4, Brandon Valley 199; 5, Huron 181.5. Stunting-Tumbling – 1, SF Washington 210.5; 2, Brookings 191; 3, Dell Rapids 188.5; 4, Huron 185.5; 5, Brandon Valley 173.5; 6, Sioux Valley 171.5; 7, SF Lincoln 164.5; 8, SF O’Gorman 161.6; 9, Yankton (Large) 149.5; 10, SF Roosevelt 136.6; 11, Centerville 116. Jazz – 1, SF Washington (Large) 260; 2, Yankton (Large) 238; 3, Brandon Valley 219.5; 4, SF Roosevelt 215; 5, SF Lincoln 211; 6, SF O’Gorman 200.5. Pom – 1, SF Washington (Large) 262.5; 2, Brandon Valley 258; 3, SF Lincoln 248.5; 4, Yankton (Large) 248.5; 5, Platte Geddes 229; 6, SF O’Gorman 228.5; 7, Huron 213; 8, SF Roosevelt 211.5. Stunting-Non Tumbling – 1, Platte-Geddes 151.1; 2 Yankton (Small) 144; 3, Iroquois 138.

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The Associated Press Aberdeen Central def. Pierre, 25-13, 25-19, 25-12 Arlington def. Madison, 25-8, 25-17, 25-9 Britton-Hecla def. Clark-Willow Lake, 14-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-18 Brookings def. Brandon Valley, 25-15, 27-25, 25-17 Castlewood def. OldhamRamona-Rutland, 25-23, 16-25, 25-19, 25-21 Cheyenne-Eagle Butte def. Stanley County, 25-23, 25-20, 2516 Colman-Egan def. Estelline, 25-18, 25-27, 25-18, 25-13 Dakota Valley def. Dell Rapids, 25-18, 25-13, 25-16 Elk Point-Jefferson def. Vermillion, 25-20, 23-25, 25-18, 25-15 Flandreau def. Flandreau Indian, 25-10, 25-10, 25-6 Grant-Deuel def. Great Plains Lutheran, 17-25, 25-14, 20-25, 25-14, 15-10 Hamlin def. Webster, 25-23, 2225, 23-25, 25-17, 15-7 Milbank def. Aberdeen Roncalli, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22 Mobridge-Pollock def. LeolaFrederick, 26-24, 27-25, 25-20 Rapid City Central def. Spearfish, 25-12, 25-18, 25-12 Redfield/Doland def. Deuel, 2522, 25-13, 25-17 Sioux Falls O'Gorman def.

Yankton, 25-20, 25-16, 25-16 Sioux Falls Roosevelt def. Mitchell, 18-25, 25-14, 25-11, 2514 Sioux Falls Washington def. Huron, 25-19, 16-25, 25-16, 25-18 Viborg def. Marion, 21-25, 2523, 14-25, 25-23, 15-8 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Campbell-Tintah-Fairmount, N.D. vs. Rosholt, ppd.

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Riverview Lanes Acc-U-Fit Jr Adult Oct. 20 High game – Individual: Jeramy McHugh 234; Collin Smith 219; Alexandra Waldner 138; Kayla Smith 105; Todd Smith 277; Viola Douville 185. Team: Strikes 578; Git R Done 356. High series – Individual: Jeramy McHugh 661; Collin Smith 565; Alexandra Waldner 386; Kayla Smith 286; Todd Smith 668; Viola Dauville 492. Team: Strikes 1519; Git R Done 940. League leaders – Strikes; AS BA; Jeh Papas First; Racers 99. Golden Pin Oct. 27 High game – Individual: Jill Johnson 223; Nikki Steilen 220; Julie Hult 210. Team: Riverview Lanes 715; Rainbow Flower Shop 656. High series – Individual: Jill Johnson 598; Nikki Steilen 595; Jennifer Gross 525. Splits: Charlotte Zell 2-10; Gwen Tremil 3-9-10. League leaders – Riverview Lanes 85 ½; Manford Music 82 ½. Fair City Classic Oct. 28 High game – Individual: Jeremy North 300, 389; Darren Eilertson 268; Phelan Stahl 267. Team: Kelsey Agency 866; Farmers Cashway 851; Loockwell Barbers 834. High series – Individual: Jeremy North 787; Phelan Stahl 723; Denny Schmitz 700. Team: Farmers Cashway 2485; Kelsey Agency 2420; Coldwell Banker 2398. League leaders – Farmers Cashway 99 ½-60 ½; Covour Coop 98 ½-61 ½; Big D’s Timeout 96 ½-63 ½; Great Plains Moving 95-65. Huron Community Oct. 29 High game – Individual: Jason Buckmaster 193; Stephanie North 192; Annel Holmes 190; Jill Johnson 185; Dona Hulst 180; Dawn Heath 177. Team: Plains 656; Bauman Pioneer 650. High series – Individual: Stephanie North 507; Dawn Heath 496; Jill Johnson 495; Jason Buckmaster 484; Annel Holmes 472. Team: Plains 1930; Bauman Pioneer 1887. Splits: Dawn Heath 5-6-7; Melva Beals 3-10, 5-7. League leaders – Plains 28; Dakota Family Dentistry 22; Bauman Pioneer 19 ½; Flower’s Trucking 17 ½.

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Universal Oct. 27 High game – Individual: Wes Goehner 268, 238 237; Keith Grohs 221; Len Ochsner 221; Doug Meiers 221, 200; Bill Bartholow 220, 209, 202; Jerrod Kranzler 200. Team: A and K Barber Shop 1103; Asphalt Paving and Materials 1053. High series – Individual: Wes Goehner 743; Bill Bartholow 631; Doug Meiers 600; Len Ochsner 543; Gary Kasperson 539; Keith Grohs 538. Team: A and K Barber Shop 3071; Asphalt Paving and Materials 3001. League leaders – Kuhns’ Plumbing 92; Johnson Sand and Gravel 92; A and K Barber Shop 91; Asphalt Paving and Material 80 ½.

in garden stores or seed catalogs. “Although they are grown for their showy red flower, the pods are edible,” Lindgren said. Squash, gourds, pumpkins and cucumbers also are vine crops with lush foliage and showy blossoms, plus interesting fruit. • Eggplant: The fruit matures into many colors, from white, violet and lavender to the standard dark black-purple. Shapes range from egg-like to cylindrical. • Swiss chard and beets: Swiss chard has bright and distinct ribbed leaves with stems ranging from red to yellow. “While most people grow beets for their edible root, the tops also are edible and can be quite ornamental, creating interest in plant borders or salad bowls,” Lindgren said. Sweet potatoes: • Ornamental sweet potatoes have become popular, primarily as container plants. “They’re valued for their trailing vines with lime-green, purple and multicolored foliage.”

DES MOINES, Iowa — Workers in more than half of U.S. households will likely be unable to retire at 65 at the same lifestyle they enjoy today, a new study says. The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College says its latest analysis of household financial status shows 51 percent are at high risk of falling short of having enough money in retirement. That’s up from 44 percent in 2007. The center’s National Retirement Risk Index was developed with funding from Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. The index was first released in June 2006, when 43 percent of households were at risk of falling short of their preretirement standard of living. The measure was formulated using the Federal Reserve’s 2004 Survey of Consumer Finances, a triennial survey of U.S. households, which collected detailed information on households’ assets, liabilities and demographic characteristics. In the past year, plummeting home values and investment losses in retirement accounts have combined to make matters worse. “We are clearly facing a retirement crisis — one that will continue to grow as younger workers age,” said the Center for Retirement

FAVRE: in the 1970s and ‘80s. The Packers had 15 losing seasons in the 24 years after winning the second Super Bowl, and none of their quarterbacks — Jerry Tagge, John Hadl, Lynn Dickey, David Whitehurst, to name a few — came close to living up to Bart Starr’s legacy. Then, in 1992, the Packers traded for that brash kid from Mississippi. He took over in Game 3 when Don Majkowski got hurt, and Green Bay, Wisconsin — the whole NFL, really — was never the same. The Packers made the playoffs in 11 of Favre’s 16 years in Green Bay, winning the Super Bowl in his fifth season and making it back the next year. He had one losing season.”He’s the best thing that ever happened to Green Bay,” fan Steve Kohler said. “I can’t see how people can boo him.” But it’s because Favre was so cherished, gave so much to the Packers, that his departure cuts so deeply. Favre retired after the 2007 season in a tearful news conference, only to announce a few months later that he really did still want to play football. The only problem was, the Packers had already elevated Aaron Rodgers to the starting job. An ugly back-and-forth ensued, and Green Bay eventually traded Favre to the Jets. He retired again after last season and then unretired — to play for those hated Vikings. Minnesota was, most fans assume, where Favre wanted to go all along. Though he denies it, most believe he and Thompson didn’t see eye to eye, and that was the real reason for his (first) retirement. By going to a division rival, Favre could exact a measure of revenge on Thompson. In the process, though, he’s exacting revenge on the very fans who adored him. “If he’d have come back with any other team, we’d have had a parade for him,” Butler said. “We’d have had hot air balloons, dog shows, everyone in the state would be wearing a No. 4 jersey. But when you come with the Vikings? I mean, that’s bad. I don’t know that there’s anything worse than that. “It’s almost like divorcing your wife,” Butler added, “and then marrying her sister.” Except there might be more

From page 7 bitterness toward Favre. He’s been called Brent, Judas and Benedict by Packers fans. When the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked fans what sign they’d make for Favre’s return, it got more than 1,000 responses — mostly negative. Someone took creative license with the “Brett Favre Pass” sign, covering up the “P.” Green Bay’s mayor is even poking fun at him, proclaiming “Flip Flop Friday” and renaming Minnesota Avenue to Aaron Rodgers Drive — complete with a new street sign. There’s even a mock funeral planned for Favre. A local radio station teamed up with Tom, Dick and Harry’s,

a bar behind the Packers practice facility, to stage a Favre funeral on Friday afternoon, complete with a casket and hearse. Perfect for Halloween weekend. And the donations go to the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation: maybe a small sign of forgiveness, though it will be a while before the hurt is forgotten. “I’m a Packers fan, so I’m definitely going to boo,” Kyle Spejcher said when asked how he’ll react Sunday when Favre trots into Lambeau. “Any other division, it wouldn’t have been a problem. Him going to Minnesota, it’s just total revenge. I don’t care what he says.”

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Television AUTO RACING 8 a.m. SPEED — Formula One, practice for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Amp Energy 500, at Talladega, Ala. 3 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, "Happy Hour Series," final practice for Amp Energy 500, at Talladega, Ala. 4 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Truck Series, pole qualifying for Mountain Dew 250, at Talladega, Ala. COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — West Virginia at South Florida GOLF 1:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Viking Classic, second round, at Madison, Miss. 3:30 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Charles Schwab Cup Championship, second round, at Sonoma, Calif. 2:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Asian Amateur Championship, third round, at Shenzhen, China (delayed tape) NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Chicago at Boston 9:30 p.m. ESPN — Dallas at L.A. Lakers RODEO 8 p.m. VERSUS — PBR, World Finals, first round, at Las Vegas WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 6 p.m. FSN — Nebraska at Texas

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Multitasking daughter is driving toward disaster DEAR ABBY: My daughter insists that she’s a “multitasker,” too busy to telephone or text except when she’s driving. It scares me to be in the passenger seat while she’s talking on the phone or picking up toys the baby has dropped from his car seat. I told her I won’t talk to her ABIGAIL while she’s driving because I don’t want to be a party to an accident she might be involved in, so she has stopped calling me altogether. Don’t these self-described multitaskers realize they are operating machines that can kill them or others while they shift their focus from the road? A man recently died in a head-on car crash as he crossed the interstate line. When the emergency vehicles arrived, his laptop was still running. What else can I say to my daughter when she doesn’t “want to hear about it”? — TERRIFIED MAMA IN CALIFORNIA DEAR TERRIFIED: The statistics I have read indicate that drivers using cell phones have the same risk of being involved in an accident as people who have been drinking. It is sad that your daughter is so overscheduled that she feels she must do two things at once. However, until your daughter is ready to sharpen her maternal instincts, grow up and stop being defensive, there is nothing you can say that will cut through the static. I am truly sorry. DEAR ABBY: My twin sister, “Karina,” and I will be seniors this year and we’re starting to look at colleges. It has always been “assumed” that Karina and I would attend the same college and be roommates. However, I think it’s time for some separation. We’re very close and I would like us to attend the same college, but I think we should consider having different roommates.

Karina is hurt and upset that I don’t want to continue sharing a room with her, pointing out that we’ve been “roommates” our Dear entire lives and get along Abby well. It has nothing to do with her, I just think it would be easier to expand VANBUREN our horizons if we’re not just known as “the twins.” My mother is shocked and thinks there’s something wrong between us. I would appreciate another opinion. — THE OTHER TWIN DEAR TWIN: Have a private talk with your mother and explain that as much as you love your sister, the time has come for both of you to explore your individuality. While the concept may be foreign to her, what you are contemplating would be a healthy opportunity for both of you. As the daughter of an identical twin, I can assure you that some degree of separation will be healthy and give you both a chance to grow. DEAR ABBY: I am not ugly, but I am very unphotogenic. I take terrible pictures. At family weddings, I know photos are necessary and I cooperate. But the rest of the time I do not want to be photographed. Isn’t this my right? How can I, without offending anyone, prevent people from taking my picture? And am I the only person who feels this way? — NO PICTURES, PLEASE, KANSAS CITY, MO. DEAR NO PICTURES, PLEASE: No, you aren’t and people who know you and care about your feelings should respect them and not insist. If the shooter is a stranger or a casual acquaintance, all you need to say is, “I prefer not to be photographed.”

T h e po w er o f p ra y er Q: I read about a survey someone did on prayer. It concluded that it didn’t do any good to pray when we’re sick, because people who didn’t pray got well just about as often as people who did pray. What would you say about this? — F.M. A: I didn’t see this particular survey although I’ve seen other surveys that reached the opposite conclusion. Part of the problem is that not every prayer is genuine, nor is every prayer made in accordance with God’s will. More than once I’ve visited someone in the hospital whose case had

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seemed hopeless, but who was now recovering. The only explanation the doctors could give was that God must have intervened. This doesn’t mean God will answer every prayer the way we wish he would, but it does mean we ought to pray in times of difficulty and

trust God for the outcome. The Bible says, “Pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” (James 5:16). If God didn’t love us, prayer would be a futile exercise. But he does love us and delights in the prayers of his people and wants us to bring our burdens and cares to him. The proof is that his son gave his life for us. Don’t be cynical about prayer and God. Instead, turn to him and commit your life to Jesus Christ. It’s the most important decision you’ll ever make.

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STAR TRACKING ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid arguments with authority figures or partners today. Forewarned is forearmed. Tread carefully! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Difficulties with others could arise today at work or in a situation that is health-related or even connected with small pets. (You can keep a lid on things if you’re patient.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Authority figures might stand in your way today. Whatever you want to do might be thwarted by someone at home. Can this wait until Saturday? CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful when talking to authority figures, parents and bosses today. You might feel squished and then, of course, you’ll feel resentful. Oops. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) News about inheritances, debt, taxes or shared property might disappoint you today. Perhaps you feel held back by others. Just sit this one out. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Be patient with yourself and others today, because emotions are stifled. People are not as relaxed as they would normally be. (It’s just uptight vibes in the air.) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t worry if you feel cut off from others today. Other people might feel the same way. This is just a temporary dark cloud on your horizon. (It’s no big deal.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) People who are older or more experienced than you might be discouraging today. They might criticize your ideas. Don’t let this get to you. Phfft!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Do not oppose the wishes of authority figures today — your boss, teacher, parent, VIP or even the police. This is not a good idea. Just let things coast. (Wait until tomorrow or next week.) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) News related to higher education, travel, publishing, the media, medicine and the law could disappoint you today. However, this is a temporary setback. Don’t be worried. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Someone older or in authority over you might squelch your ideas about how to share something, raise funds or deal with the property of others. This is just a temporary squelch. Don’t make a big deal about things. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) It’s easy to feel lonely and isolated from others today. The best way to handle this is just to do nothing. Don’t take this seriously. (This feeling will be gone by tomorrow.) IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY: You have a very physical approach to life. You’re also an excellent manager, because you’re organized and you know how to delegate. You have many talents, including being able to persuade others to do your bidding or join your side. You’re particularly attentive to details. Testing new boundaries intrigues you. Enjoy schmoozing this year. Next year, you’ll study or learn something important. Birthdate of: Grace Slick, singer; Diego Maradona, soccer player/coach; Thomas Morgenstern, ski jumper.

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0216Help Wanted General Help 55 OR OLDER and need work? Experience Works and the SD Dept of Labor, has paid training and work opportunities in your community. 1-800-450-5627. EOE/AA. CITY OF PIERRE Crew Leader. Responsible for operation & maintenance of baler & equipment for MSW baling facility & rubble landfill. http:// www.pierre.sd.gov, 605-773-7429. EOE. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER/911 Dispatcher. Works within City of Pierre Dispatch Center for six public entities. Knowledge of public safety & computers preferred. http:// ci.pierre.sd.us. EOE. F/T position in Embroidery Dept. Competitive wage, paid time off. Apply at 363 Wisconsin Ave. SW. Signature Plus. SEEKING LIVEIN Motel Manager. Experience a plus. Pleasant small town living. Send resume, recommendations to: Motel Manager, PO Box 426, West Fargo, ND 58078. The Huron School District is seeking para-educators for special education classrooms at Buchanan School (may require lifting and assisting students with personal needs). Applicants must have completed 48 semester hours of college credit or have passed the South Dakota highly qualified para-educator test (ParaPro Assessment) Hours are approx. 8 hours per school day. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. A district application may be requested by calling 353-6997 or may be picked up at the district’s Central Administration Office, 88 3rd Street SE, Huron, SD. All applicants are required to submit a letter of application, a resume, and a district application. Closing date is Fri, Nov 6, 2009.

0216Help Wanted General Help Truck Drivers. Currently looking for OTR drivers, offer health, life, and retirement benefits. Heartily Transportation / Prompt Express. Watertown SD 800274-3677 or 605-8862360. Wanted: Someone to combine 300 acres of soybeans DeSmet Call 854-9083 or 8543479.

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0556 Miscellaneous R E S TA U R A N T E Q U I P M E N T OUTLET: New & used restaurant equipment see www. Chillmasters.biz for more info. Sioux City, IA 1-800-526-7105.

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0718-Apts - Partially Furnished 1 BR. Rent based on income. Equal Housing Opportunity. 352-1909 or Skogen Company, 605-2633941. Large 1 BR upstairs apt. Include utilities, Dish Network, washer and dryer. $475 per mo. 354-2792 or 3521699.

0720Apartments Unfurnished 3 BR Townhouse Park Square, 645 21St SW. Rent based on income. Equal Housing Opportunity. 352-5865 or Skogen Company 605-263-3941.

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0586Wanted To Buy

0736-HousesPart. Furnished

Garden tiller in good condition. Must have electric start. Call 3526295.

1 & 2 BR apt, 2, 3 & 4 BR houses. 3543296.

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3 BR, garage $525. 353-1625 or 3523827

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0741-Houses Unfurnished 2 BR $350 352-2678

0756Mobile Homes Unfurnished 3 BR, 2 BA, great location, Prairie Villa MHC. 605-350-4940 or 888-517-5179.

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M I N N E H A H A COUNTY LAND & 2 building sites for sale: approx. 220 acres CRP (expires in 2013) and 106 acres pasture with one building eligibility. Excellent hunting! Also 2 building sites. 15 miles west of Sioux Falls, SD. Call 605-528-2950, 605363-3449.

3 BR, 2 BA, 1 porch $12,000 OBO. 3521642 or 350-2218

0843-Business Property FIREHOUSE BAR & DINING and Package Off Sale Liquor Store, Gettysburg, SD. Thriving business in heart of pheasant country near Lake Oahe. Great business opportunity for enterprising young person or couple. Good investment property. Owner for 25 years to retire. Contact Don or Kay 605-765-2419 or 605-769-1604.

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SEDORE MULTIFUEL STOVES: Burns wood, ear corn, pel- Large shop 352-6015. lets, grain, etc. Steady 12-hour burn on one Mini storage. 352fill. Highly efficient. 6015 Heats 3,000 square feet without electricity. 0731-Houses Totally unique design. Furnished 605-925-7056, 801828-7884. 1973 Idaho Ave SE, $800 / mo., $1,000 de0561posit, lease up to 1 yr, Musical Items references required. No smoking or pets. 3 For Sale: Flute, clari- BR, 2.5 BA, appliancnet, silver trumpet, es. Pro Realty 352trombone. 352-1374. 5962 or 354-7653.

UKC Registered Treeing Walker Coonhound puppies up to date on shots & worming. 13 wks. old and ready to go. Asking $250. 3521357 or 350-6832.

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Twinhome. 559 22nd St SW, 2 BR, 2 BA, garage. Snow & lawn taken care of. Call SW. 353-1876

Table and chairs $50, bench w/ storage $30, hand crafted cabinet $30, TV $50, antique sewing machine $90. 354-1929.

0556 Miscellaneous For Sale: Brunswick 4x8 pool table. $500. Located at Senior Center. 352-8291. News Call 353-7426

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Newport Estates 1025 Lincoln SW Nice 1 BR AVAILABLE NOW INCLUDING: double garage, deluxe appliances, balcony, walk-in closet, blinds. MUST SEE 352-9013

341 Montana SW. 3 BR, 844 12th SW. 2 BR, 1154 Idaho SW, 3 BR. All with appliances and central air. No pets. 354-0812.

0745Mobile Home Part. Furn 3 BR, 2 BA, $400. CALL 350-4246

0751-Mobile Homes - Furn. 3 BR, 2 BA $420 plus deposit. No Pets. 3521642 or 350-2218.

800 Dakota Ave N. Sat 8-5. Girls 2T - 6T, boys 6-14, mens/womens M-XL, namebrands, cheap, lots of misc.

0921-Southeast 1764 Frank Ave. SE. Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-3. Rummage Sale.

1240-FourWheel Drive ‘88 GMC Pickup, 4x4, AT, runs good. Good workhorse. $1300. Call 352-6295 or 3501348. ‘92 Ford F150 Pickup, 4x4, V8, Topper. Call 352-6295 or 3501348.

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1242 - Vans ‘89 GMC Conversion Van, AT, engine needs some work. $700. Call 352-6295 or 3501348. ‘91 GMC Safari Van, AT, V8, FWD, clean, good tires. $700. Call 352-6295 or 3501348.

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1155 Ohio SW

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‘02 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD, 125,305 mi., $4,500 353-5430.

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UPDATES Include siding, windows, roof, breakers, & hi-efficiency furnace in this 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath family home. Double garage, huge yard, ALL appliances included.

AFFORDABLE (605) 352-5100 older home in excellent condition. MLS 1-888-218-1400 New cabinets and countertop, www.coldwellbanker.com Equal Housing breakers, exterior doors and paint. Opportunity www.realtor.com Two bedrooms, single garage, 1640 Dakota Ave S appliances included. www.HURONHOMESEARCH.COM Multi Listing Service

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‘75 pickup box trailer, 4x8, topper. $250. Call 352-6295 or 3501348.

$88,700

Ranch home, plus single wide mobile home.

Well cared for 3 BR 1 BA home. New furnace & water heater.

‘09 Homemade Trailer, 7x13, light weight, low to ground, wood sides, toolbox on hitch. $800. Call 352-6295 or 3501348.

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1 1:00 pm, Household Auction, Helen Larson, owner, SD State Fairgrounds, Women’s Building, Huron, SD, Ace Realty & Auction. 7 Annual Fall Consignment & Machinery & Equipment Auction, Held at Bales CCC, Anderson Bales Auctioneers. 7 9:00am, Leon Baye Estate on site Auction, Collector Tractors, Farm Equipment, Tools, Vehicles, Iron, Household, 3 miles E & 3.5 miles S from Cavour Hwy 14, Larry Wicks & Assoc. 10 11:00 am, Restaurant Equipment, Marlin’s Family Restaurant (Formerly Country Kitchen), 2051 Dakota Ave S, Huron, SD, Corcoran Auction Service.

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Women’s Bldg - SD State Fairgrounds - Huron Helen Larson Household Chirstmas decoration, many boxes, new, lots Easter decorations, many boxes, new, lots Many lamps; Wall clock Wooden display cabinet, 3 shelves Knick knacks, lots Glassware Dolls, large collection Sofa; Recliner Footstools; Hide-a-bed Coffee tables Microwave stand Hot point fridge, white GE gas stove, white Stoneware set Roper dryer, white Speed Queen washer, white Dining room table w/8 chairs Hutch, lighted Glider rocker Tree stool

Round coffee table Single bed; Vacuums Cedar chest Full bed w/headboard Bedroom set w/full bed Wooden rocker Cabinet w/glass doors Single bed w/headboard Linen & bedding Pictures; Sewing Machine Lots of Misc. Tools C clamp; Yard tools Green & brown grabage can

Cliff Bailey Estate

Household Many knick knacks Glasses; Dishes China; Oak corner hutch Jewlery, lots Queen size bed w/headboard Dresser; Blankets Folding tables; Step Dishes; Patio tables

Records Old mirror w/dresser Corner comode table Corner hutch Roseville bowl Portugal prints Coins; Stamps Totes Tools Old drill; Step ladder Shovels; Hand tools Rakes; Wheel Barrow Screw drivers; Tool boxes JD mower Riding lawn mower (3) push lawn mowers Sockets; Wrenches Air compressor Guns 20 gauge single shot Marlin 22LR single shot Springfield Model 1522 Marlin 30-30 lever action Crossman 160 pellet gun Many Boxes Still to Open!

Helen Larson, Owner and Cliff Bailey Estate, Owner Steve Sprecher – Broker/Auctioneer RE #4609 352-8618 ~ 350-2157

Dale Holtey – Auctioneer 350-3361 www.acerealty.net

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F.P. 10-30-09 City of Huron, South Dakota City Commission Meeting October 19, 2009 The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Huron, South Dakota, met in regular session on October 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Kerwin Haeder. Present: Commissioners Mark Robish, Jan Manolis, Dale Schneider and Acting Mayor Kerwin Haeder. Absent: Mayor McGirr. The City Commission adjourned to convene as the Board of Adjustments for the following public hearing: Variance Request: Tanya Woodruff, project address 744 Mellette SW, is requesting to construct a detached garage (26' X 28'), which including the existing structures will be 352 square feet over the code allowed 30% maximum of lot area for all structures including accessory buildings in an area zoned R-2 (One Family Residential District). Motion by Schneider, seconded by Manolis to approve the Variance Request filed by Tanya Woodruff with the recommendations from the Hearing Examiner. Motion carried. The Board of Adjustments adjourned to reconvene as the City Commission. Public Forum: Commissioner Schneider stated that a Special City Commission meeting will be posted for October 27, 2009. The commission has been invited to attend a lunch meeting with Dr. Paul Gough to talk about Huron's future educational needs. The meeting is at 11:30 am on October 27th, and will be held in the Library meeting room in the Vertos Restaurant at the Crossroads. Motion by Schneider, seconded by Robish to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Manolis, seconded by Schneider to approve the Consent Agenda: regular meeting minutes of October 5, 2009, special meeting minutes of October 13, 2009, fuel quotes for

Solid Waste Department, raffle request filed by Beadle County Area Nutrition, set November 2, 2009 as the public hearing date for a Special Event On-Sale Malt Beverage/Wine License filed by Huron Chamber & Visitors Bureau Business After Hours November 10, 2009 Centre Plaza, 289 Dakota Ave S (A Touch of Country, Trendz Day Spa, Altel & Nordby Rentals), set November 9, 2009 as the public hearing date for Resolution No. 21-09 - Request by MG Oil Company to vacate a part of Old Highway 14 street ROW, and payment of bills. Motion carried. A&B Business Equipment- Maintenance Contract $62.58, A-OX Welding Supply Company- Cylinder Rental/ Street Dept $310.07, Advance Auto PartsSupplies $26.18, Allspray Foam Inc-Shop/ Living Quarters Insulation $14,718.39, American Trust InsuranceSchmitt Notary Bond Renewal $50.00, AT&T- E911 Service $32.77, Beadle County Humane Society- 2nd Qtr Euthanasia Fees $1,469.71, Beadle County Register of Deeds- Record Annxtn Res/City/Kart Club $20.00, Beck HardwareRepairs/Supplies $90.25, Benjamin, Nathan- Fuel $10.01, Big KMart- Supplies $12.99, Blue Fire Design GroupOctober Website Hosting $60.00, Bowes Construction Inc- Pick Up Asphalt $2,927.17, City Finance Office-125 Plan Reimbursement $503.01, Cole Papers Inc- Carpet Spot $87.67, Consolidated Ready Mix- Hydrant Meter Deposit Refund $650.00, Dakota Energy CooperativeElectricity $1,437.66, Dakota PCRefurbish Windows XP $250.00, Dakota Provisions- Recyclable Materials $1,295.95, Dakota Wood Grinding Inc-Grind B r u s h / G r a s s / L e ave s $9,982.50, Department of Revenue- La Victoria Liquor License $125.00, Fair City Foods-Recyclable Materials $69.09, Farm Plan- Repairs $1,077.33, Farmers Cashway Do It CentreRepairs/Supplies $160.34, Farnams Truck

Parts- Muffler $76.02, Flint Hills Resources LpMC3000 $14,494.70, Fonder, Stuart- Refrigerant Evacuation $172.50, Glenn's OK Tire Store Inc- Tires/ Repairs $5,040.36, Government Finance OfficerAnnual Dues $190.00, Grayson Auto PartsRepairs $373.86, Grohs Plumbing & ServiceRepair Water Line Problem $417.46, Haeder, Kerwin- SDML Annual Conference $35.15, Hawkins Inc- Chemicals $1,638.43, Heartland Collections Inc- Utility Collection Fee $225.48, Holiday Inn- Rooms $491.70, Huron Plainsman- Legal Publications $1,207.72, JD Evans Inc- Repairs $289.87, Jack's Janitorial, LlcSupplies $124.85, Jim & Jake's Sprinkler Service- Install Sprinkler System $3,610.80, Kimball MidwestSupplies $225.60, Kone IncOctober Elevator Maintenance $211.92, Krutzfeldt Plumbing and Heating- Irrigation Hook Up $96.90, Kutil's CarquestRepairs/ Supplies $1,796.66, Lawson Products IncSupplies $145.25, Lewis Drug IncSupplies $175.92, LSI Inc- Recyclable Materials $3,094.98, Mac's IncRepairs/Supplies $129.27, Marko Steel Service Centre- Repairs/ Supplies $51.83, McGillvrey Oil CoPropane $3,365.50, McWethy, Lisa- 911 Meeting $9.00, Muth Electric Inc- Repairs/ Supplies $1,095.54, New Deal Tire- Tire Disposal $777.15, Northern Water WorksWater Service Supplies $1,840.97, Northwest Pipe Fittings IncRepairs/Supplies $ 4 , 0 7 8 . 8 4 , Nor thwestern-Utilities $14,938.72, Office Equipment ServiceToner $376.99, One Call Systems Inc- Locate Fee $244.75, PDA Inc- Vinyl Tape/Ribbon $354.24, Pierre Solid Waste Facility- Landfill Fee $17,694.60, PJ's Machine & Repair IncRepairs $755.83, QwestTelephone Service $1,240.76, Raymond Oil CompanyFuel $1,346.25, Santel Communications- Internet Service $150.85,

Schmitt, Douglas J-911 Coordination Board Mtg $9.00, South Dakota Department of Labor2nd Qtr Benefits $320.00, South Dakota Department of RevenueLicense & Title Fee $10.00, South Dakota Federal Property-Supplies $217.00, South Dakota Secretary of State- Schmitt Notary Renewal $30.00, South Dakota State TreasSeptember Sales Tax $7,218.87, Southwestern Equipment Co- Skid Shoes $413.40, Spencer Quarries Inc- Hot Mix $15,758.96, Systems Solutions Inc- Website D e s i g n / D eve l o p m e n t $1,155.77, Truck & Trailer Services-Repairs $942.06, Van Diepen, Kevin- SRT Meeting $9.00, Verizon WirelessCellular Service $354.86, Wilbur-Ellis Company- Lawn Spray $92.66, Zesto Parcel ShipmentUPS Shipment $6.51. Motion by Schneider, seconded by Manolis to approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) by VisuSewer Inc. for Bid No. 2009-03 Sewer Main Lining for a net decrease of ($5,483.00) and Payment Request No. 1 (Final) for the same project for $238,917.00. Motion carried. Motion by Manolis, seconded by Robish to approve Change Order No. 6 (Final) by Excel Underground Inc. for Bid No. 2008-06 (Rebid) Curb & Gutter Replacement for a net increase of $1,249.60 and time extension of 76 days and Payment Request No. 5 (Final) for the same project in the amount of $27,751.71. Motion carried. Motion by Robish, seconded by Schneider to approve Payment Request No.1 by Excel Underground Inc. for Bid No. 2009-04 Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Replacement in the amount of $99,216.00. Motion carried. Motion by Robish, seconded by Schneider to approve Change Order No. 2 by Excel Underground Inc. for Bid No. 2009-07 Watermain Replacement for a net increase of $7,336.00 and time extension of 30 days, and Payment Request No. 6 for the same project in the amount of

2000 - Legals $53,671.27. Motion carried. Motion by Schneider, seconded by Robish to approve Change Order No. 1 (Final) by Excel Underground Inc. for Bid No. 2009-25 Retaining Wall for Baseball Field for a net increase of $7,936.99 and Payment Request No. 1 (Final) for the same project in the amount of $47,436.19. Motion carried. Acting Mayor Kerwin Haeder announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing on the Special Event On-Sale Malt Beverage License filed by Huron Area Senior Center Inc., 290 7th Street SW, from 5:30pm-9pm on October 30, 2009. Motion by Manolis, seconded by Schneider to approve the Special Event OnSale Malt Beverage License filed by Huron Area Senior Center Inc., 290 7th Street SW, from 5:30pm-9pm on October 30, 2009. Motion carried. Motion by Schneider, seconded by Robish to approve the Amendment to the Maintenance and Encroachment Agreement with the SD Department of Transportation for Project NH-PH 0037(88)125 PCN 00XA located on SD37 (Dakota Ave) from US14 south to 33rd Street S in Huron. Motion carried. Motion by Manolis, seconded by Schneider to approve Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage License filed by LaVictoria Mexican Restaurant, 334 Dakota Ave S. Motion carried. The 1st Reading was held on Ordinance No. 2067-23-367 - rezone request for City of Huron owned property legally described as the NE4 of Section 9, T110N, R61W in Custer Township from AG (Agriculture) to I-2 (General Industrial). Motion by Manolis, seconded by Schneider to approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 206723-367 and to set the 2nd Reading/Public Hearing for November 2, 2009. Motion carried. The 1st Reading was held on Ordinance No. 2068-5-111 - Hours of Sale for Liquor Off-Sale (Correction-Removing Daylight Savings Time Language). Motion by Schneider, seconded by

2000 - Legals Robish to approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 2068-5-111 and to set the 2nd Reading for October 26, 2009. Motion carried. Departmental Items: Motion by Schneider, seconded by Robish to approve additional funding in the amount of $16,000 for the Airport Terminal Ramp Spall and Joint Seal project. Roll call vote: RobishYea, Manolis-Abstained, Schneider-Yea, HaederYea. Motion carried. Commissioners thanked Library Director Colleen Smith for her 31.5 years of service to the City of Huron. Motion by Schneider, seconded by Manolis to accept the resignation/retirement of Library Director Colleen Smith effective January 14, 2010 with continued health insurance coverage for her and her husband, to advertise for the Library Director position, and to approve the updated job description. Motion carried. Motion by Manolis, seconded by Schneider to approve the request to advertise and hire a part-time Skating Rink Attendant for 10 hours per week at $8.00 per hour. Motion carried. Motion by Manolis, seconded by Robish to approve the recommendation to hire Amanda Hotchkin as a part-time Assistant Figure Skating Instructor starting October 24, 2009 at $8.75 per hour. Motion carried. Motion by Robish, seconded by Schneider to adjourn into executive session at 6:03p.m. for SDCL 1-25-2(3); SDCL 9-34-19 Contractual Matter. Motion carried. Out of executive session at 6:45p.m. Motion by Schneider, seconded by Robish to approve the request for proposal from Lincoln Auto related to towing. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Paullyn Carey Finance Officer No. 400 (adv.) Published once at the total approximate cost of $149.92.

SERVICE DIRECTORY 1043 - Child & Day Care

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Registered day care has openings. Planned activities & preschool. Call Renee at 352-7933.

T r a c k s i d e CustomTarps. Truck tarps, boat covers, auto upholstery. Repairs welcome. 4 yrs. exp. Lake Preston, SD 605847-5130.

C A P I T A L R E S O U R C E FUNDING Company. Pays cash for ownerfinanced mortgages. Professional service/ fast closing. 800-3226925.

1051Construction

Will do stripping, waxC E Construction. ing, and epoxy floors. Get ready for those Call 353-5515. fall & winter projects! New &remod1066-Financial eling. Indoor, outServices door, & concrete projects. Call 3528497 or 350-5342. AMERICAN TAX RELIEF. Settle IRS H & H Construction. back taxes. Do you Fall special on owe over $15,000? If Winterization Doors, so...Call us now! Free windows, insulation, consultation. For less chimney sweep, & than what you owe! snow removal. 25% Stop wage garnishoff when you mention ments! Remove bank this ad. Licensed, levies, tax levies & bonded, and Insured. property seizures! 350-2000. Stop payment plans that get you nowhere! M O E D I N G Settle state and busiC A R P E N T R Y ness payroll tax probShingling, remodel- lems. Eliminate penaling, new construc- ties, interest charges tion. Experienced & tax liens! Settle IRS 352-0789. back taxes. No obligation. Confidential. Moeding Custom Call American Tax Rails Wrought iron Relief, 800-317-9712. fences, chain link, Free consultation. wood, vinyl. 352-6753 or 352-5816. LOTTERY NUMBERS find the Sun*PAYDAY DEAD- day and Thursday on LINE* 12pm Friday the Sports page.

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Are you ready for those SNOWFLAKES or how about the COLD? Let us help you get that Snowblower and Generator ready to go. Call Kutil’s Carquest at 352-8749 today to CREDIT CARD get that tune-up or reRELIEF. Free con- pair scheduled. sultation. Save thousands of dollars. Out Get your leaves of debt in months! picked up, gutters Avoid bankruptcy! cleaned, snow reCredit Card Relief is moved. Commercial not a high priced con- or Residential. Call solidation company 353-4129 leave mesor a Consumer Credit sage. Counseling program. Call Credit Card 1095 - Windows Relief, 866-475-5959. Free consultation. Fall Window Cleaning. Business or residen1076-Home tial. Interior or exteImprovement rior. Call 350-3819

& Repair 1101Miscellaneous Services

SHINGLING 25 yrs. exp. Fast service. Stand behind our work. Free Est. Call All types of handyPhil at 352-3407. man services. Maintenance re1078-House modeling, roofing, Cleaning doors, windows, flooring, tree work, Expert Cleaning! snow removal, and Home & commercial junk hauling. Call cleaning as well as 605-354-4675 windows, 15 years. exp. call for free esti- ARE YOU MISSING YOUR PAPER? Call mate, 354-1513. 353-7401

Christmas Bucks You can earn extra bucks just in time for Christmas by selling your unwanted items in the classifieds! Quick results and affordable rates make the classifieds the perfect way to get the cash you need for the holiday season.

Call 353-7400 or 1-800-859-3045

1101Miscellaneous Services Hunters Special - Shelterbelt maintenance- Stop tripping over downed trees! All 2010 projects scheduled this month will receive a 10% discount. Call for a free estimate. 605-539-1455 WILL CLEAN house gutters, reasonable prices. Call Scott or Phil at 352-3407 or 350-7998.

1106 - Moving & Storage

Winter Storage Boats • Cars • Campers Limited Space

Call Don or Bill 352-4115

1110-Painting Two Brothers Painting, remodel, new construction, hardwood floor finishing, Rick 354-3899, Tony 350-0563. PLAINSMAN Leader in local & international news. Keeping YOU on top of today’s current issues!

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Unapproved Minutes of Board of Education – Iroquois School District 2-3 October 12, 2009 - 9:30 pm - Iroquois High School Library - Regular Meeting

Presiding: Greg Blue, Chairman Present: Greg Bich, Jerrad Fast, Mary Jane Fast, and Greg Schortzmann Visitors: Superintendent/Elementary Principal Mark Sampson, Secondary Principal Rick Soma, Roxy Fast, Jesse Rounds, and Business Manager Jill Cundy Meeting called to order by Chairman, Greg Blue. Agenda approved as revised on motion by Bich, second by J Fast and carried. Minutes approved with the revision that it was Iroquois Housing not the City of Iroquois that was interested in purchasing the lot northwest of the community room on motion by M Fast, second by Schortzmann and carried. Bills and Financial Report approved on motion by Schortzmann, second by Bich and carried. Iroquois School District 2-3 – Financial Report - December 2008 GEN FUND CAP. OUT. BOND RED. SPEC. ED. FOOD SERV. PENSION Unemployment Trust/Agc. 10 21 31 22 51 24 BALANCE 9/1/2009 210,097.35 249,365.58 37,975.32 123,787.71 682.83 39,762.37 25,771.90 18,335.61 RECEIPTS 71,333.63 1,054.32 242.91 14,855.94 1,220.50 74.78 0.00 4,218.42 Local Sources Taxes 1,552.41 246.01 242.91 291.03 74.78 Interest Earned 1,557.92 Co-Curricular 2,331.00 Gross Receipts 24,531.64 Food Service 1,220.50 Medicaid Admin Outreach 3,366.00 276.00 Carthage School Fund Distribution 808.31 14,288.91 Other Local Sources 7,003.13 TOTAL LOCAL 40,342.10 1,054.32 242.91 14,855.94 1,220.50 74.78 Intermediate Sources County Apportionment 1,830.10 TOTAL INTERMEDIATE 1,830.10 State Sources State Aid 25,798.00 Other State Sources 1,180.63 TOTAL STATE 26,978.63 Federal Sources Carl Perkins 2,182.80 Other Federal Sources TOTAL FEDERAL 2,182.80 TOTAL (To Be Accounted For) 281,430.98 250,419.90 38,218.23 138,643.65 1,903.33 39,837.15 25,771.90 22,554.03 ESS DISBURSEMENTS 117,902.32 18,589.48 0.00 17,496.81 8,032.75 3,371.20 0.00 3,731.52 BALANCE 9/30/2009 163,528.66 231,830.42 38,218.23 121,146.84 (6,129.42) 36,465.95 25,771.90 18,822.51 10/12/2009 Salaries Instruction ......47,604.90 Title I................3,285.87 Supporting Services.........14,117.37 Activities ..........1,128.99 Special Services.........10,221.75 Food Service ...2,724.15 Benefits SD Retirement (match) ............6,762.00 FUTA & MED tax (match) ..........13,734.46 Delta Dental Plan of SD (group dental insurance) ........1,763.96 Sanford Health (health & life insurance) 22,293.68 10 GENERAL FUND Instruction Best Western Ramkota (tech conference)..97.00 Connecting Point (repairs) ................84.50 Country Foods (facs).....................95.19 Shelly Dale (facs supplies) ...............10.26 DeSmet School (online class) ...............1,800.00 Dial Virtual School (online classes)...325.00 McGraw-Hill (reading workbooks) .........150.59 Newsweek (subscription) ........25.00 Robert Ninas (mileage).............113.22 Office Max (supplies) ............404.72 Office Systems (supplies, contract).................79.67 Qwest (telephone) .........124.48 Scholastic Magazines (subscriptions) ....110.58 Time For Kids

(subscription) ........61.88 Toshiba Financial Services (contract) ............387.53 Walmart (facs & band-aides)...........49.79 Title I - 1273 Bievers Bulk Sales (gas) .....................27.00 Krista Evenson (mileage & training) ...........370.95 NESC (reading recovery).............570.48 Watertown School District (training) .750.00 Library - 2222 Huron Public Library (cards) ..................25.00 Plainsman (subscription) ......145.42 Qwest (telephone) 34.64 Scholastic Book Fairs (books)..................27.96 Board of Education 2319 DeSmet News (classifieds)...........12.60 Rodney Freeman (attorney services) ......125.00 Mid-Central Educational Coop (ins pool fee)...................1,440.00 Plainsman (classifieds)...........39.90 Executive Administration - 2321 Office Max (ink) ..575.44 Qwest (telephone) 84.99 School Administration - 2410 Alltel (wireless internet) ................64.93 Marlys Peskey (supplies) ..............40.41 Qwest (telephone) 80.43 Santel (colony internet) ..............240.85 US Postal Service (postage) ..............50.00

erizon Wireless (cell phone) ..................33.14 Fiscal Services - 2529 Best Western Ramkota (SDASBO conference)...........79.00 Jill Cundy (mileage).............100.27 Office Max (ink) ..111.39 Qwest (fax) ...........38.05 Operation & Maintance of Plant - 2549 Beck Ace Hardware (supplies) ................7.98 Biever's Bulk Sales (gas) .....................21.83 Burnison's (toilets)................159.95 City of Iroquois (sewer&water).....369.98 Dakotagas Propane ...........1,907.43 NAPA (batteries) ...13.08 NorthWestern Energy .............2,034.05 Pro-Build (supplies) 3.59 Waste Management of Huron (garbage) .258.54 Vehicle Servicing - 2554 Biever's Bulk Sales (power steering)....87.80 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program - 4151 HRS Foodservice (food & supplies)..........425.00 Co-Curricular - 6000 Bievers Bulk Sales (gas) .....................64.40 Angie Fast (mileage).............167.61 Hauff Mid-America Sports (supplies) .........2,084.40 J.W. Pepper & Sons (music) ..................36.19 21 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND Barton's Heating & Cooling (air compressor

& mixing valve) 4,912.10 Chemical Sanitizing System (dishwasher lease)....................69.00 Connecting Point (drives)..................61.00 Don DeJong (bussing) ..........7,937.15 Hauff Mid-America Sports (vb uniforms)..........1,321.10 Lookout Books (library books).................152.70 Office Systems (chair) .................301.31 Scholastic Book Fairs (books)................124.92 Toshiba Financial Services (copier lease)..................353.17 Rollie Walter (bussing) ..........7,675.52 Ron Whites (bussing) ..........6,215.54 22 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND Vicki Dant (mileage)...............54.39 DeSmet News (screening notice) .............29.25 Rachel Geyer-Fuhrman (supplies) ..............95.45 NESC (assessment & summer services) ..........6,841.25 Office Max (ink) ..575.44 51 FOOD SERVICE 2562 Country Butcher Shop (meat) .................592.86 Country Foo ds (food) .............225.84 HRS Foodservice (food & supplies).......4,018.04 DeLores Royal (mileage)...............81.03 Walmart (food)......24.26 PETTY CASH Board of Education

(newsletter) ...........40.99 Co-Curricular (vb&cc) ............1,141.98 Placement Services (background checks) .................63.25 Superintendent / Elementary Principal Mark Sampson reported on the back pack program, accreditation review, computer virus, facilities, schoolwide title meeting, school law conference, POD exercise, and state reports. Secondary Principal Rick Soma reported on the end of the first nine weeks, conferences, and grades. Business Manager Jill Cundy reported on the Medicaid time studies and audit. Roxy Fast, 1st grade teacher, reported on Fire Prevention Week, bus concerns, and classroom temperatures. Jesse Rounds, middle school and physical education teacher, gave an update on his classes. Motion by M Fast, second by J Fast to pay the SD Schools’ Group Insurance Pool Assessment Fee of $1440.00 to start a joint venture group for the insurance pool. Carried. Motion by Schortzmann, second by Bich to grant Barb Madison’s request for an extra half day of personal leave unpaid to attend her son’s BASIC Training

Graduation. Carried. Action on the storage shed was tabled. Sampson gave an update on the 20092010 Consolidated Application. Motion by M Fast, second by Schortzmann to approve the three open enrollments. Carried. Motion by Bich, second by J Fast to pay Rodney Freeman $125 to attend the Education Law Association 2009 Annual Meeting. Carried. Motion by Schortzmann, second by M Fast to approve the InterLakes Head Start Program Agreement. Carried. Motion by Bich, second by J Fast to approve an executive session for personnel matters at 10:05 pm. Carried. Chairman Blue declared the meeting out of executive session at 10:25 pm. Action on the Drama Coach was tabled. Motion by Bich, second by M Fast to adjourn the meeting at 10:26 pm. Carried. Jill Cundy Business Manager No. 399 Published once at the total approximate cost of $164.57

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PLAINSMAN Friday, October 30, 2009

Managing wet Kan. farmer tries growing peanuts corn storage BY AMY BICKEL

OF THE HUTCHINSON NEWS

In last week’s column we discussed that the chances of needing to dry corn were very likely this fall. Corn will normally dry in the field Mark’s through the middle of Remarks October but will typically need to be artificially dried once the weather cools off in MARK ROSENBERG November. Corn at moisture contents exceeding about 23 percent Keep ’em laughing should not be stored in a grain “What do ghosts spread on bin because the kernels may their bagels?” freeze and become deformed “Scream cheese!” and bind together. This will prevent the grain from flowing Happy Halloween! when the bin is being unloaded. Corn at these moisture levels Ag tax update should be stored in flat storage South Dakota State so it can be unloaded with a University is again offering an front-end loader. “Update For Tax Practitioners” It is critical to provide aera- during the month of November. tion to keep wet corn cool. Wet The annual workshop is corn will deteriorate rapidly designed to update any tax preunless it’s kept cool. Even with parer on changes for the upcomproper aeration, corn will dete- ing tax season. The day-long riorate but without any airflow session will cover topics conthe increase in temperature will cerning agricultural, small busicause rapid deterioration. ness and individual taxes. When operating aeration Registration is due five busifans condensation and icing ness days before each class. may occur on bin vents at tem- Northeast South Dakota updates peratures near or below freez- will be held on Nov. 17 at the ing, so leave the bin covers open Watertown Event Center and on to serve as a safety valve to pre- Nov. 18 at the Aberdeen vent roof damage. Ramada Inn. All sessions begin Local Extension Offices can with an 8 a.m. registration and provide information on wet conclude at 4:30 p.m. corn harvest and storage. For more information or a This information includes a complete schedule of trainings, chart that helps determine contact your local Extension allowable storage times for office or Stephanie Liebel at grains. The chart is based on SDSU at 605-688-4154 or grain moisture and temperature. [email protected]. It gives an idea of how long grains can be stored without the threat of deterioration occur- Coming events: Oct. 30: District IV Weed & ring. Pest Meeting, Orient Bar & Anyone interested in obtainGrill, Orient, 9 a.m. ing this chart or any other stored Nov. 8: Spink County grain related information should call their local office. The Spink Recognition Event, Senior County Extension Office may Center, Redfield, 3 p.m. be contacted at 472-5006 or Mark Rosenberg is Spink [email protected]. Source: K. Hellevang, NDSU County Extension educator in agronomy.

EQIP, WHIP deadline extended to Nov. 20 BY PLAINSMAN

State Conservationist Janet Oertly has announced the extension of the deadline for submitting applications for fiscal year 2010 participation in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP). The deadline in South Dakota is now Nov. 20. “This time of year is very busy for all of us…producers are busy with harvest, and staff with other demands on their time, but this extension allows additional opportunities to speak with those producers interested in these conservation programs,” said Denise Gauer, Acting Assistant State Conservation for Programs. The EQIP was reauthorized in the Food, Energy and Conservation Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). The EQIP is a voluntary conservation program that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible National goals. Through EQIP, eligible farmers and ranchers may receive financial and technical assistance to install or implement structural and management conservation practices on eligible agricultural land that provide environmental benefits to help sustain their agricultural operation. The WHIP provides funding and technical assistance through NRCS to private landowners to develop and improve habitat that supports wildlife populations. Land eligible for WHIP includes private agricultural land, nonindustrial private forestland and Tribal land. Participants agree to implement a wildlife habitat development plan and NRCS agrees to provide cost-share assistance for the initial implementation of wildlife habitat development practices. Applications are continuously accepted, however, applications for EQIP and WHIP must be made by Nov. 20 to be considered for funding in 2010. Applications submitted after the application deadline will be considered in the next funding cycle. Additional information about EQIP and WHIP is available from your local USDA Service Center or at www.sd.nrcs.usda.gov/programs.

PUBLICATIONS The Cost of Wet Corn at Harvest BROOKINGS — A new publication from the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service highlights the importance of harvesting corn at the precise time. SDSU Extension Extra 5056, “The Cost of Wet Corn at Harvest,” is available at http://agbiopubs.sdstate.edu/arti cles/ExEx5056.pdf. Or ask for it at your county Extension office. South Dakota Cooperative Extension Marketing/Farm Business Management Educator Heather Gessner, along with Extension Agricultural Engineers Steve Pohl and Dick Nicholai wrote the publication.

The authors describe a range of options and examples for corn producers who may face slowly maturing corn this season. Gessner said that the lack of growing-degree day units and other weather issues could set some corn growers back this year. “The publication is designed to give producers options and to provide them with clear-cut examples of what steps can be avoided to save money, even with the odd weather of last summer,” Gessner said. “Using the publication as a guide will help producers weigh options and prepare as they move closer to harvest season.”

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — If he’s been called any nicknames, they haven’t been to his face, Rice County farmer Clark Schmidt says with a grin. Yet he figures he’s been the talk at the local elevator and morning coffee shops for his 65-acre peanut field not far from Sterling. Peanuts in a state known for wheat production, after all, aren’t typical. And for a farmer to plant them, well, it means a bit of gossip, which Schmidt brushes off as mere curiosity. “Everyone’s watching to see if this works,” Schmidt said as he drove toward his field of freshly dug peanuts in mid-October. “They’re all interested.” In his years of farming, the AP PHOTO/THE HUTCHINSON NEWS, SANDRA J. MILBURN young farmer hasn’t really veered away from traditional Clark Schmidt walks along his peanut plants Oct. 15 in Rice County, Kan. Schmidt raised Kansas crops. 65 acres of peanuts for the first time this year and has begun the harvesting process. The Schmidt’s father, Geral, plants have been pulled up out of the ground and are drying out. When they are dry, anothwas a custom cutter, traveling er machine will come in and take the peanuts off the plant. from Texas north following the ripened wheat. Schmidt, A new short-season variety of Spanish peanuts might help elehimself, farms wheat, milo, soybeans and corn, as well as raises vate the crop in Kansas, he said, but added Schmidt has all the cattle in Rice County. right tools to make it work — sandy soil that is right above a plenYet on this fall day, Schmidt stood in his field of peanuts, a tiful groundwater source. Caprock Peanut Co. hat on his head. He said he is hopeful — Not that Schmidt used much irrigation, Henning said, noting wondering if, in the next decade, his little experiment might blos- the crop has flourished largely because of abnormally high presom into another alternative for Kansas farmers. cipitation this year. It happened with cotton. The crop was nearly nonexistent in A trip to Kansas early this month, a day after a crew dug the the state 15 years ago, and those who first planted it got a few crop, showed good-yielding potential, Henning said, adding even chuckles from neighbors. he was a bit surprised at what he found. Now the state has four gins and farmers are expected to harvest “I wasn’t expecting to see that many peanuts on the plant,” he 36,000 acres. said. “Everything looks favorable, assuming he has enough frostBut can peanuts take off in a state known for its acres of wheat free days to get the crop to maturity without getting frost on and corn? Maybe, said Ron Henning, a peanut production special- them.” ist with EMD Crop BioScience. Besides the shorter growing season, another concern is freight, “Where you can grow cotton, you can usually grow peanuts,” he said. he said. “They are eventually going to have to address this — the infraHenning, an agronomist, said peanuts are a subtropical plant structure to handle the crop,” Henning said. “He is probably 600 usually grown in states such as Georgia, Alabama, Florida and miles from where he is going to have to deliver them. That’s not southern Texas. However, over the past several years, peanut pro- free.” duction has moved northward into Oklahoma, with farmers harSchmidt said he gets a little bit of a break in transport costs this vesting the crop around the Enid area — 65 miles south of the year through Caprock Peanut Co., a holding a facility for peanuts, Harper County seat of Anthony. since the crop is experimental. Schmidt said he isn’t the first in the state to try peanuts, noting a few acres were planted several years ago in southwest Kansas. Still, he thought the crop might be more profitable than soybeans and might fit nicely in his crop rotation. After doing some research, he contacted Caprock. Doug Isaacs jumped at the idea of expanding to Kansas. “We had been looking at Kansas for several years,” Isaacs said. “We think Kansas might have peanut potential.” As states such as Texas continue to see declines in water resources, Kansas becomes even more ideal. South-central Kansas has good groundwater, and the area typically gets plenty of rainfall. This year wasn’t the most ideal, Isaacs said, noting the cooler, rainy summer made for a shorter growing season. Still, he estimated Schmidt’s crop at 2 tons an acre — an average-to-aboveaverage yield. Schmidt said input costs run similar to those for soybeans. And Isaacs said the good yields could mean about $850 an acre. “The boy who is going up there to thrash them, he believes AP PHOTO/THE HUTCHINSON NEWS, SANDRA J. MILBURN they might be the best peanuts he’s ever thrashed,” Isaacs said. Clark Schmidt holds some of his Spanish peanuts that he “And he’s thrashed a lot of peanuts in our area.” If the weather holds, harvest will begin today. A good-rated grew in Rice County, Kan., Oct. 15. Schmidt raised 65 crop will go to products like fresh-roasted peanuts. acres of peanuts for the first time this year and has begun And if all goes well, Schmidt hopes to expand his peanut acres the harvesting process. The plants have been pulled up in 2010. out of the ground and are drying out. When they are dry, So how does he eat his peanuts? Schmidt said he didn’t conanother machine will come in and take the peanuts off the sume a ton of them before becoming a peanut farmer. Yet on this day, he shelled and ate a few of those awaiting harvest. plant. “I do now,” he laughed.

Upper Midwest wheat good grade BY BLAKE NICHOLSON

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Nearly all of the hard red spring wheat grown in the Upper Midwest made top grade this year, while about three-fourths of the durum crop was top grade — a big improvement over last year, according to North Dakota State University researchers. However, concerns raised earlier about low protein levels in the spring wheat crop remain. Grades, which are set by the federal government, give an indication about the size and condition of a crop — particularly the size of kernels, the amount of foreign material in the grain and damage. They do not take into account all the quality factors important to millers and bakers, such as protein levels. Good weather boosted this year’s yield, or the amount produced per acre, and test weight,

which is the weight per bushel and an indication of kernel size. “The bigger the kernel, the more flour (millers) can get out of it,” said Erica Olson, marketing specialist for the North Dakota Wheat Commission. “The grade doesn’t tell the whole story, but it gives a general idea of the condition of the crop.” Last year, dry weather in western North Dakota and Montana led to more grain with shrunken or broken kernels, Olson said. The annual quality reports compiled by researchers in NDSU laboratories usually don’t directly affect prices for farmers or consumers, but may be used by buyers — particularly those overseas — to make purchasing decisions, Olson said. “So in a roundabout way, it could.” Cooler weather this growing season boosted average

spring wheat yields in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana to about 45 bushels per acre, eclipsing the record of 43 bushels set five years ago. Average yields in North Dakota and Montana for durum wheat, which is used in pasta, were about 44 bushels per acre, tying the 1992 record. About 88 percent of the spring wheat crop made No. 1 grade, compared to 75 percent last year, while 70 percent of the durum was top grade, up from 43 percent. However, cooler weather also resulted in less protein in the spring wheat, which can in turn hurt the quality of bread products. The report says only

one-third of the crop in the region is above the 14 percent protein level generally considered the threshold between good-quality and poor-quality grain. The American Bakers Association said earlier this fall that a lesser amount of highprotein grain wasn’t a big worry because this year’s crop was large and millers could blend wheat to get the quality they needed. The group had no immediate comment on the NDSU report. NDSU researchers found protein levels in durum also were down this year, but the majority of the crop still was above the typical industry demand of 13 percent.

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