4 Broadcaster Press December 11, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com Registration For 22nd Annual Mickelson Trail Trek Opens Dec. 12 SD Army National Guard To Undergo Force Structure And Stationing Changes * 115th Signal Company from Brookings to Sioux Falls RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Army National * 155th Engineer Company from Rapid City to Wagner Guard will undergo unit force structure, task organization * Detachment 1, 155th Engineer Company from Wagner to and relocation changes beginning next year to optimize its Parkston organizational readiness and capabilities to respond to state * Detachment 1, 153rd Forward Support Company from and federal missions. Parkston to Huron As part of the reorganization, the SDARNG will deactivate PIERRE, S.D. – Registration for the 22nd Annual Mick* Detachment 1, 211th Engineer Company from De Smet elson Trail Trek opens at 8 a.m. MT on Dec. 12. Bicyclists three units, activate three new units, relocate six units to to Madison existing National Guard communities, and close its armory can sign up online at mickelsontrail.com. As part of the reorganization, some units will be task orSouth Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials encourage in De Smet. The majority of the changes are expected to be ganized under a different battalion headquarters to optimize completed by September 2020. bicyclists to register early to ensure spots in the Trek, stationing proximity and ensure effective command and The changes are a part of U.S. Army Total Force initiawhich will be held Sept. 20-22, 2019. The ride is limited to control for operational, administrative, training and logistical tives and are an evolutionary response to an ever-changing 600 participants. support. operational environment characterized by emergent threats, The annual supported ride highlights the George S. "We strategically position forces and capabilities in the changing force structure to meet operational needs, and Mickelson Trail as it winds through the heart of the Black state to maintain readiness and allow the National Guard greater reliance upon the National Guard as an operational Hills, from Edgemont to Lead/Deadwood. The ride is open to respond in support of civil authorities," Reisch said. "As force for the U.S. Army. to everyone 14-years-old or older. the National Guard continues to transform now and into the "We will plan for and implement these changes to ensure Riders on the Trail Trek will cover the entire 109 miles we maintain a high state of readiness with the right mix of future, we will meet those changing needs and determine the of the trail over three days, from Friday, Sept. 20, through capabilities across the state," said Maj. Gen. Tim Reisch, best composition and locations to make us as efficient and Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. effective as possible." adjutant general of the SDNG. "These changes will enhance Registration before June 1 with merchandise is $200, The De Smet-based Detachment 1, 211th Engineer Comthe National Guard to meet the operational demands of the without merchandise $170. Registration after June 1 is pany, will relocate and consolidate with its company headfuture in support of its war-time mission and response to $200, but merchandise is not available. The registration quarters in Madison. The unit armory is currently co-located state emergencies or natural disasters." fee for the three-day ride includes a trail pass for 2020, with the high school and their lease with the SDARNG will be The reorganization and relocation of units will maximize shuttle service, refreshments, one meal and snacks durterminated. Exclusive use of the armory space will be turned resources, training and facilities, ensure efficient mission ing each day's ride. Riders are responsible for accommo- command for operational readiness, develop more cohesive over to the school district and is expected to be completed by December 2019. units, match units in communities that optimize recruiting dations and mechanical support. While these changes will reduce the SDARNG's commudemographics for future projected growth, and ensure coverPre-registration is required and may be completed nity presence from 22 to 21 state locations, it will not impact age of state mission requirements. online by visiting mickelsontrail.com and following the the organization's ability to respond to state mission requireThe SDARNG will increase its overall force structure al“Trail Trek” link. The registration cutoff is Sept. 1, 2019. ments and support any communities. For more information on the Mickelson Trail or the three- lowance from 3,012 to 3,097, adding 85 soldier positions and "It is with genuine sadness that we will be relocating from allowing more opportunities for people to serve. day Mickelson Trail Trek, visit mickelsontrail.com or De Smet - a community that has supported the National The force structure changes include the deactivation of contact the Black Hills Trails office at 605.584.3896. Guard in a truly outstanding manner for decades," said three units: 139th Brigade Support Battalion based in BrookReisch. "We will continue to maintain our ties to De Smet ings; Company A, 139th BSB in Watertown; and Company B, through recruiting and support of community events, and 139th BSB in Mitchell. there will be no change in our ability to respond to their Replacing these units will be the activation of the 109th needs should an emergency occur. Engineer Battalion and a Forward Support Company to be based in Rapid City, and the 665th Surface Maintenance "The National Guard is dedicated to serving the citizens Company in Mitchell. of South Dakota and support of all of our communities," Scheduled unit relocations will take place for the followcontinued Reisch. "Never in our history, have we been better trained, equipped or more heavily relied upon than we are ing units: PIERRE, SD — Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, two South Dakota today." * 152nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion from communities will implement new municipal taxes or upPierre to Brookings date their current municipal tax rate. The municipal tax changes taking effect include: Trent, S.D., increasing its 1 percent general sales and use tax rate to 2 percent. Interior, S.D., increasing its 1.9 percent general sales By Sen. Mike Rounds As a World War II veteran, President divides us. That message has had and use tax rate to 2 percent. In addition to the 2 perAcross the country, Americans are Bush was a member of the Greatest a real impact on me and the way in cent sales and use tax rate, it will impose a 1 percent mourning the loss of President George Generation. He was a man of integrity which I seek to lead. municipal gross receipts tax rate on lodging, eating H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the who governed during times of both war While George H. W. Bush served as establishments, alcoholic beverages, and ticket sales or United States, who passed away on Nov. and peace. The decisions he made have leader of the most powerful country admissions to places of amusement, athletic and cultural 30, 2018, at age 94. President Bush was had a lasting global impact. When the in the world, at his core he was no difevents. an extraordinary man who exemplified Soviet Union was collapsing, we were ferent than many South Dakotans. He South Dakota municipalities are able to implement new everyday American values: faith, family worried about the threat of war and was a man of deep faith who put God tax rates or change existing tax rates Jan. 1 or July 1 each and country. He married Barbara Pierce what they would do with their nuclear and family first. He believed fiercely in year. after World War II and together they had weapons. President Bush decided to serving others and giving back. He was The South Dakota Department of Revenue has Musix children: George, Robin, Jeb, Neil, meet with Soviet General Secretary also a man who loved the outdoors, nicipal Tax Information Bulletins available, which list all Marvin and Dorothy. He and Barbara Mikhail Gorbachev to find a solution like so many of us here in South Damunicipal sales and use tax rates statewide, along with were married for 73 years when she where peace could prevail. That is a kota. In fact, President Bush and First information on tribal sales, use and excise taxes. passed away in April of this year. testament to President Bush’s leaderLady Barbara Bush spent time in the Updated bulletins are free of charge and available after President Bush was a warrior, dipship, demeanor and diplomatic skills. beautiful Black Hills hiking, fishing and Jan. 1, 2019. To obtain a Municipal Tax Information Bullelomat, peacemaker, leader and public Leaders can and should learn from visiting Mount Rushmore. He loved tin, download it on the Department of Revenue website at servant. He served in many different other leaders, and President Bush’s spending time on the water, and often http://dor.sd.gov/Taxes/Business_Taxes/Publications/Mucapacities during his more than 40 leadership has inspired countless took friends, family and neighbors on nicipal_Tax.aspx or contact the Department of Revenue at years in public service. 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