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News …<br />
SPECIAL MEETING<br />
BOARD OF JACKSON<br />
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS<br />
May 30, 2012<br />
The Board of Jackson County Commissioners<br />
met in special session at 3:00<br />
p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the<br />
Commissioner's Room of the Jackson<br />
County Courthouse. Chairman Jim Stilwell<br />
called the meeting to order with<br />
members Glen Bennett, Delores Bonenberger,<br />
Larry Denke and Ron Twiss present.<br />
The purpose of the meeting was to<br />
attend to matters that had arisen since<br />
the regular meeting.<br />
All motions carried unanimously unless<br />
otherwise noted.<br />
Bonenberger provided fliers obtained<br />
pertaining to open public meetings.<br />
Mitch Olney, Hwy. Supt., and Kolette<br />
Struble, Hwy. Sec. were present.<br />
Lease options for a John Deere 770 GP<br />
Series motor grader were provided by R<br />
D O Equipment. Total cost of the motor<br />
grader is $237,800 plus fees of $550.<br />
The information was reviewed.<br />
Mitch Olney reported that the transmission<br />
may be going out of the older CAT<br />
120 motor grader. He reported that the<br />
Volvo motor grader has been repaired<br />
and the mulcher has been removed from<br />
the front of the Volvo. Discussion was<br />
held on the mulcher not working properly.<br />
Chairman Stilwell deferred discussion of<br />
motor grader leasing to later in the meeting.<br />
Discussion was held on the mulcher<br />
quote presented by Sheehan Mack<br />
Equipment. The cost of the mulcher is<br />
$23,595. Mitch Olney reported that the<br />
disc is working well, but roads will have<br />
to be mowed now that grass has grown<br />
on shoulders. Stilwell reported that<br />
shoulders were pulled on a section of<br />
road, that the material was not spread,<br />
and was left overnight. He requested that<br />
the crew do shorter sections of road<br />
when pulling shoulders, and finish by the<br />
end of the day. Discussion was held on<br />
the county’s wheel packer. Discussion<br />
resumed on the mulcher quote. Bennett<br />
moved, Denke seconded, that Jackson<br />
County not purchase a mulcher or<br />
packer in 2012.<br />
Sheriff Clements met with the board and<br />
requested authorization for him and the<br />
Deputy to attend two law enforcement<br />
trainings in mid June. Bennett moved,<br />
Bonenberger seconded, that the Sheriff<br />
and Deputy be authorized to attend trainings<br />
in June.<br />
Sheriff Clements reported on equipment<br />
being installed on the new 2013 Explorer.<br />
Vicki Wilson, Auditor, reported that the<br />
CAP area of the Library building had<br />
been broken in to, a freezer was unplugged,<br />
and animals have again been<br />
getting into the building. She reported<br />
that she had contacted Brigham Bennett<br />
to repair damage to the building, and a<br />
claim has been filed with the insurance<br />
company.<br />
Bonenberger reported that Marlene<br />
Knutson, Central S. D. Enhancement<br />
District, will be at the June meeting and<br />
present information on possible funding<br />
for the Library building and County Shop<br />
building.<br />
Mitch Olney presented information on the<br />
SDDOT signing program. The signing<br />
program would be 100% federally<br />
funded. Bonenberger moved, Twiss seconded,<br />
that the following resolution be<br />
adopted:<br />
JACKSON COUNTY,<br />
SOUTH DAKOTA<br />
RESOLUTION 2012 – 11<br />
WHEREAS, Jackson County,<br />
South Dakota desires replacement<br />
and improvement of regulatory,<br />
warning, and guide<br />
signs as authorized by<br />
MUTCD, state law, and/or<br />
local ordinance.<br />
LOCATION: Jackson County,<br />
South Dakota<br />
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:<br />
Traffic Control Signing<br />
AND WHEREAS, Jackson<br />
County, South Dakota is obligated<br />
and hereby agrees to<br />
provide proper maintenance of<br />
signing as recommended by<br />
the latest edition of the Manual<br />
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices<br />
(MUTCD).<br />
NOW THEREFORE BE IT<br />
RESOLVED: That the South<br />
Dakota Department of Transportation<br />
be and hereby is authorized<br />
and requested to<br />
program for construction, in<br />
accordance with the “Local<br />
Roads Plan” the State’s “Standard<br />
Specifications for Roads<br />
and Bridges,” and the<br />
“MUTCD”.<br />
Vote of Commissioners /<br />
Council Yes 5 No 0<br />
Dated at Kadoka, SD, this<br />
30th day of May, 2012.<br />
ATTEST: BOARD OF JACKSON<br />
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS<br />
Vicki D. Wilson,<br />
Jackson County Auditor<br />
James A. Stilwell, Chairman<br />
Discussion was held on revising the contract<br />
used for construction, highway projects,<br />
and gravel mining. States Attorney<br />
Van Gorp met with the board. The board<br />
requested revisions pertaining to beginning<br />
and ending dates of project in calendar<br />
days, responsibilities of both<br />
parties, and increasing the rate per day<br />
penalty if the project is not completed on<br />
agreed date. Other revisions were also<br />
discussed.<br />
States Attorney Van Gorp reported that<br />
BankWest has provided verbal notice<br />
that he is to pay a $10.00 fee for documents<br />
he has notarized at the bank.<br />
Mitch Olney reported that Butler Machinery<br />
has billed $480 for mileage to service<br />
a Cat motor grader on a road project. He<br />
informed the board they were in the area<br />
when he contacted them, and they did<br />
the service call that day. Discussion was<br />
held on hauling equipment for repairs.<br />
An agreement for engineering services<br />
by Brosz Engineering on the Guptill<br />
Bridge was presented to the board. Total<br />
cost of engineering services are<br />
$3,600.00. Report was made that the<br />
bridge has been installed. Discussion<br />
was held on items of concern with the<br />
bridge. Bennett moved, Denke seconded,<br />
that the contract be approved and<br />
signed. The motion did not carry as per<br />
the following vote: Bennett, yea; Bonenberger,<br />
nay; Denke, yea; Twiss, nay; Stilwell,<br />
nay.<br />
Discussion on the Guptill Bridge and the<br />
agreement with Brosz Engineering resumed.<br />
The agreement with Brosz Engineering<br />
is a contract for services, not a<br />
billing. Bennett moved, Denke seconded,<br />
that the agreement be approved and<br />
signed. Motion carried with all members<br />
voting yea.<br />
Discussion was held on water damage to<br />
the Kadoka county shop building. Mitch<br />
Olney suggested removing the second<br />
story, and adding on to the building. Report<br />
was made that the water lines need<br />
to be replaced, and that bottled water<br />
has been purchased for drinking at the<br />
shop. The board authorized inspection of<br />
the building by a certified inspector. Discussion<br />
was held on designing a building<br />
prior to requesting quotes or advertising<br />
for bids. The board requested that Mitch<br />
Olney draft a design of a shop.<br />
Mitch Olney reported there is a workshop<br />
on maintenance of gravel roads in June.<br />
May wait until fall to attend as the entire<br />
crew is to attend.<br />
Mitch Olney reported that all the blades<br />
need Freon. The board authorized him to<br />
contact Jeremy Mansfield to recharge<br />
Freon in equipment.<br />
Mitch Olney reported that there is approximately<br />
7,000 ton of county gravel<br />
stockpiled at the Bierle Pit, and inquired<br />
if the board would be interested in selling<br />
it to Haakon County. The board informed<br />
him they do not plan to sell the gravel, as<br />
it is needed in the northeast portion of the<br />
county.<br />
Mitch Olney reported that Dennis Sharp<br />
would be willing to sell gravel to the<br />
county at $0.60 per ton. The gravel<br />
would be near the Badlands Ranch Resort.<br />
Discussion was held on mining permit<br />
being obtained at the Guptill Pit to the<br />
west of Hwy. 44, and screened gravel<br />
from that pit to be used on the T. K.<br />
Sampson road.<br />
Mitch Olney reported that Dwight Deaver<br />
has informed him he may be terminating<br />
employment. Report was made that the<br />
current ad for Highway Maintenance<br />
Worker will be advertised until June 8th.<br />
Discussion resumed on the RDO Equipment<br />
motor grader lease options. Denke<br />
moved, Stilwell seconded, that Jackson<br />
County not purchase a motor grader at<br />
this time.<br />
At 5:18 p.m., Bennett moved, Denke seconded,<br />
that the board go into executive<br />
session to discuss personnel matters.<br />
Mitch Olney was called in to executive<br />
session at 6:00 p.m.<br />
At 6:35 p.m., Denke moved, Bonenberger<br />
seconded that the board come<br />
out of executive session. No action was<br />
taken.<br />
Bennett requested that an executive session<br />
be scheduled for personnel matters<br />
at the June 8th meeting.<br />
There being no further business to come<br />
before the board Twiss moved, Bonenberger<br />
seconded, that the meeting be<br />
adjourned and that the board meet in<br />
regular session at 9:00 a.m., Friday, June<br />
8, 2012.<br />
ATTEST: BOARD OF JACKSON<br />
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS<br />
Vicki D. Wilson,<br />
Jackson County Auditor<br />
James A. Stilwell, Chairman<br />
[Published June 21, 2012, at the total approximate<br />
cost of $94.88]<br />
SDSU Extension-Winner Regional Extension Center<br />
Ann Schwader, Nutrition Field Specialist<br />
Milk Matters<br />
MyPlate calls the former<br />
MyPyramid “Milk Group” the<br />
“Dairy Group”. Consuming dairy<br />
products provides health benefits<br />
such as improved bone health.<br />
Bone mass is built during childhood<br />
and adolescence, so the intake<br />
of dairy products during these<br />
years is especially important to<br />
bone health. It shows that milk<br />
matters.<br />
Foods in the Dairy Group provide<br />
nutrients that are vital for<br />
health and maintenance of your<br />
body. Calcium builds strong bones<br />
and teeth in children and youth. It<br />
also helps adults keep their bone<br />
mass so they do not develop weak<br />
bones and diseases like osteoporosis.<br />
Vitamin D is a nutrient that<br />
makes sure the body has proper<br />
levels of calcium and phosphorus,<br />
which help to build and maintain<br />
bones. Milk and soymilk that are<br />
fortified with vitamin D are good<br />
sources of this nutrient. Diets rich<br />
in potassium may help to maintain<br />
healthy blood pressure and reduce<br />
the risk of having a stroke.<br />
Some individuals are surprised<br />
to learn that youth and adults<br />
need more of the dairy group than<br />
children to promote good health.<br />
Dairy choices should be low-fat or<br />
fat-free to cut calories and saturated<br />
fat. How much is needed?<br />
Older children, teens and adults<br />
need 3 cups a day, while children 4<br />
to 8 years old need 2-1/2 cups, and<br />
children 2 to 3 years old need 2<br />
cups.<br />
Tips for making wise choices in<br />
the dairy group are as follows: Include<br />
low-fat or fat-free milk or<br />
calcium-fortified soymilk as a beverage<br />
at meals. If you currently<br />
drink whole milk, gradually switch<br />
to lower fat versions. This change<br />
cuts calories but doesn’t reduce<br />
calcium or other essential nutrients.<br />
If you drink cappuccinos or<br />
lattes ask for them with fat-free<br />
milk (skim) milk. Make fruit-yogurt<br />
smoothies in the blender. Top<br />
fruit salads and baked potatoes<br />
with low-fat yogurt instead of high<br />
fat toppings such as sour cream.<br />
Plan to use plain yogurt instead of<br />
sour cream for dip recipes.<br />
Can’t drink milk? If you avoid<br />
milk because of lactose intolerance,<br />
the most reliable way to get<br />
the health benefits of dairy products<br />
is to choose lactose-free alternatives<br />
within the Dairy Group,<br />
such as cheese, yogurt, lactose-free<br />
milk, or calcium-fortified soymilk<br />
(soy beverage) or consume the enzyme<br />
lactase before consuming<br />
milk.<br />
Milk matters. Parents who<br />
drink milk and eat dairy foods<br />
show their kids that it is important.<br />
Go to: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/dairy.html<br />
to<br />
find out what foods are included in<br />
the Dairy Group.<br />
Training day focuses<br />
on enhancing<br />
precepting skills<br />
Healthcare professionals are invited<br />
to take on the challenge and<br />
the reward of precepting students<br />
in rural settings. Not only will professionals<br />
foster student development,<br />
but also the connections<br />
made could aid medically underserved<br />
areas in South Dakota.<br />
Dr. Byron Crouse, MD, is the<br />
keynote speaker at the Rural Experiences<br />
for Health Professions Students<br />
(REHPS) Preceptor Training<br />
Day on Thursday, June 21 in<br />
Howard, South Dakota. The training<br />
day provides a free continuing<br />
education opportunity for healthcare<br />
professionals, as much as 5<br />
credits. There is still time to register<br />
by visiting the Yankton Rural<br />
Area Health Education Center<br />
website at: www.yrahec.org or by<br />
calling the AHEC office at 605-655-<br />
1400. The free conference will be<br />
held at the Maroney Commons in<br />
Howard. Please register by Monday,<br />
June 18.<br />
Crouse is joined by Dr. Richard<br />
Honke, MD, who practices in Parkston,<br />
and Diane Weber, PA-C, who<br />
practices in Martin, SD. Both<br />
Honke and Weber have precepted<br />
students for many years. Crouse is<br />
the first associate dean for rural<br />
and community health and the vice<br />
chair for educational programs in<br />
the Department of Family Medicine<br />
at the University of Wisconsin<br />
– Madison. Crouse has published<br />
and spoken on rural health topics<br />
and educational approaches in<br />
rural settings.<br />
Four healthcare and education<br />
professionals from South Dakota<br />
State University also will present<br />
information at the training day:<br />
Nicole Gibson, MS, NP-C; Renae<br />
Durfee, MS, NP-C; Robin Arends,<br />
MS, NP-BC; and Debra Farver,<br />
Pharm. D.<br />
“Students are more likely to return<br />
to facilities and communities<br />
where they have had rich positive<br />
experiences early in their training,”<br />
said Kassy Youmans, REHPS program<br />
manager for the Yankton<br />
Rural AHEC.<br />
The Preceptor Training Day sessions<br />
begin at 9 a.m. and conclude<br />
at 4 p.m. Sessions include: Giving<br />
Feedback, Interdisciplinary Team<br />
Training, Developing Skills in<br />
Evaluation, and Rural Precepting.<br />
June 21, 2012 • Kadoka Press • Page 7<br />
Injured hiker rescued at Badlands June 7<br />
Park Rangers received a 911 call<br />
from two European visitors at approximately<br />
10:30 a.m. on Thurs.,<br />
June 7 reporting an injured hiker<br />
on the Notch Trail. Park Rangers<br />
and the Interior Volunteer Fire Department<br />
were first on scene after<br />
hiking in about ¾ mile to find Dave<br />
Johnson a 57-year-old man from<br />
Audubon, Pennsylvania who had<br />
fallen, sliding into a crack and was<br />
experiencing severe leg and back<br />
pain along with numerous cuts and<br />
scrapes. He stated that he had<br />
started hiking at 7:30 a.m. and had<br />
been trapped and unable to get<br />
help until he was discovered.<br />
Multiple agencies responded to<br />
the incident including Kadoka and<br />
Philip Ambulance companies, Jackson<br />
County Sheriff’s officers and<br />
the South Dakota Highway Patrol.<br />
After assessing both his injuries<br />
and the situation, it was determined<br />
that the safest and most appropriate<br />
method of rescue would<br />
be by helicopter, especially considering<br />
the difficulty of bringing a litter<br />
down the wood/cable ladder<br />
that connects the upper and lower<br />
parts of the Notch Trail. Black<br />
Hills Life Flight was already on<br />
scene with both a flight nurse and<br />
paramedic having hiked in to provide<br />
advanced medical care. After<br />
the South Dakota Air National<br />
Guard arrived on scene, they were<br />
able to use a cable hoist to bring<br />
the victim to the Life Flight Helicopter<br />
for evacuation to Rapid City<br />
Regional Medical Center.<br />
Guard assists in rescue<br />
mission in National Park<br />
Four South Dakota Army National<br />
Guard Soldiers assisted in a<br />
rescue mission in Badlands National<br />
Park, near Interior, Thursday,<br />
June 7.<br />
The Soldiers, using a UH-72<br />
Lakota helicopter, conducted a<br />
cable-hoist extraction of a park visitor<br />
who was hiking, fell and was<br />
injured on Notch Trail, according to<br />
a National Park Service press release.<br />
Dave Johnson, 57, from<br />
Audubon, Penn., was hiking alone<br />
and when he ventured off the trail<br />
and slipped and slid into a crack,<br />
according to the release.<br />
Park officials stated he started<br />
hiking at 7:30 a.m. and had been<br />
trapped and unable to get help<br />
until he was discovered by other<br />
park visitors at approximately<br />
10:30 a.m. He was experiencing severe<br />
leg and back pain along with<br />
numerous cuts and scrapes.<br />
Park Rangers and the Interior<br />
Volunteer Fire Department were<br />
first on scene after hiking in about<br />
three quarters of a mile to find<br />
Johnson. Multiple agencies responded<br />
to the incident including<br />
Kadoka and Philip Ambulance<br />
companies, Jackson County Sheriff's<br />
officers and the South Dakota<br />
Highway Patrol.<br />
The call for assistance to the<br />
Guard came at about 11:30 a.m.,<br />
after Park Service and emergency<br />
response personnel determined<br />
that the safest and most appropriate<br />
method of rescue would be by<br />
helicopter, especially considering<br />
the difficulty of bringing a litter<br />
down the wood/cable ladder that<br />
connects the upper and lower parts<br />
of Notch Trail, according to the release.<br />
Incident command officials at<br />
the scene made the determination<br />
that the SDARNG's UH-72 Lakota<br />
helicopter had the right capabilities<br />
to extract the injured hiker.<br />
This was the South Dakota<br />
Guard's first live-rescue mission in<br />
the state with the new UH-72<br />
Lakota helicopter, which was<br />
fielded in May 2011. The Guard,<br />
along with the National Park Service<br />
and other agencies, trained for<br />
this exact scenario about a week<br />
earlier.<br />
"We trained for this type of scenario<br />
on May 30," said Chief Warrant<br />
Officer 4 Christian Frank,<br />
pilot-in-command. "That's how important<br />
the interagency coordination<br />
and training is. The rescue<br />
mission went very smooth."