6 Broadcaster Press Acting Black Hills National Forest Supervisor Named Custer, SD – Acting Rocky Mountain Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien has announced Andrew Johnson will serve as the acting Black Hills National Forest Supervisor. Current Black Hills National Forest supervisor Mark Van Every is retiring on December 31, 2019. Johnson’s detail begins January 6, 2020 and he will serve up to 120 days while the agency works to fill the position permanently. Johnson is currently the supervisor on the Bighorn National Forest, based out of Sheridan, Wyoming. He has an extensive background in recreation and wilderness management as well as range, minerals, timber and fuels management throughout his career with the U.S. Forest Service. For more information on the Black Hills National Forest visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/blackhills Visit Our Website at www.broadcasteronline.com 620+/- Acres of High-Quality, Clay County, SD Farmland 373 Acres Irrigated — 1/3rd Mile of Missouri River Frontage! ESTATE Thursday, January 16th • 10:00 a.m. Auction Location: Eagles Club, 114 W. Main St, Vermillion, SD This is truly a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to purchase high-quality, irrigated farmland plus a rare chance to own a large tract of undeveloped, Missouri River Frontage! Auction includes: Tracts 1, 2 & 3 Location: Located approximately 3 1/2-miles Southeast of Vermillion on Burbank Road/S. Railroad Street or 1 1/2-miles Northwest of Burbank on Burbank Road/S. Railroad St. Watch for signs. Tract 1: This is the land located on the North Side of Burbank Road. Legal: W 1/2, SE 1/4 N of RR; E 1/2 SW 1/4 N of RR; Lot A W 1/2 SW 1/4 Lying N of RR; Lot H4 W 1/2 SW 1/4, AND Lot A W 1/2 NW 1/4, all in 27-92-51, Fairview Township, Clay County, SD. Tract 1 is one of the finest tracts of farmland ever to come up for auction in Clay County, SD. This consists of 210.5 Taxable acres. FSA Office shows 206.5 acres tillable with 160.34 acres under Irrigation. There are 2 Center pivots on this tract with electric pumps. Soil types include a variety of silty clay and loams with Crop Productivity index ranging from 91% to 58%. Tract 2: This is the land located on the South Side of Burbank Road. Legal: W 1/2 SE 1/4 S of RR and E 1/2 SW 1/4 o RR Exc Armstrong Tract 1 in 27-92-51 AND N 1/2 NW 1/4 in 34-9251, Fairview Township, Clay County, SD. 2018 Taxes are $3,498.84. Tract 2 is also an exceptional parcel of Farmland. This consists of 119.75 taxable acres. FSA office shows 119.02 Tillable with 73.5 under irrigation. There is a single center pivot on this tract with electric pump. Soil types include a variety of silty clay with a Crop Productivity Index ranging from 90% to 58%. There are two 34’x15’ Grain bins included with this property. Info & Terms on Tracts 1 & 2: FSA shows a combined Corn base acreage of 165 with a 136bu PLC Yield and a Soybean Base of 157.3 with a 39bu PLC Yield. These farms are being sold subject to the 2020 Farm Lease of approx. $250 per acre ($81,500). New buyer will receive the lease payment with first half being paid April 1st 2020 and 2nd half paid on November 1st, 2020. Full possession after the 2020 crop has been harvested. Seller pays all of 2018 taxes due in 2019. The Center pivots on both of these farms were installed at various times between 2000 and 2010. Neither pivot has been used the past 2 seasons. See bottom for more terms. Tract 3: 8.18 Acre Building Site at 46761 Burbank Road. Located approximately 3 ½ miles Southeast of Vermillion on Burbank Road/S. Railroad St or 1 ½ miles Northwest of Burbank on Burbank Road/S. Railroad St. This parcel is located on the South Side of Burbank Road. Legal: Armstrong Tract 1 in SE 1/4, SW 1/4 Sec 27-92-51, Fairview Township, Clay County, SD. 2018 Taxes are $754.58. This would make a great building site just minutes from Vermillion. Site currently has an old, uninhabitable home on it with several dilapidated out buildings. There are two grain bins on the south-east corner of the acreage that are not included, but are included with the farmland auction. There are many fruit trees on this property and would make an excellent site for a new home. Terms on Tract 3: Taxes prorated to the day of closing. Full possession at closing. See bottom for additional terms. Tract 4: 149.6 acres near Bergen Church, Norway Township. This land is located approximately 4.5-miles South of Meckling, SD or 5 3/4-miles West of Vermillion on Timber Road. 45567 Timber Road, Vermillion, SD. Legal: Parcel C in Lot 3, SW ¼, Lots 1 & 2 SE 1/4 , & Parcel A SW ¼ NE ¼ all in 15-92-53 Norway Township, Clay County, SD. 2018 Taxes are $5,630.78. This legal description is subject to a change due to the survey. This 149.6 acre tract includes an older 2-Bedroom, 612 square foot home that is currently occupied. There is also an 18’x32’ Grain bin. Building site is approx. 8.7 acres. FSA Office shows approximately 150 acres tillable with 99.30 acres under irrigation. The center pivot on this farm is approximately 3-years old with an electric pump. A wide variety of soil types on this farm of 0 to 2% slope and a Crop Productivity Index ratings on a majority of it at 90% to 76%. This is also a very high-quality piece of farmland! Attention Developers—Hunters—Outdoorsmen—Investors! Tract 5: 141.39 Acres with approximately 1,600 Feet of undeveloped Missouri River Frontage, 64 Acres of Farm ground with 41.35 acres under irrigation and the balance into timber. Legal: Parcel D SW ¼; Parcel E SE ¼; Parcel F SW 1/4 all in 15-92-53 AND Parcel G in E ½; Parcel H in W ½ all in 2292-53, Norway Township, Clay County, SD. 2018 Taxes are $794.28. This Legal Description is subject to change due to recent survey. A very rare opportunity! FSA office shows 63.87 acres of crop ground with 41.35 acres under irrigation. Center pivot on this property is an older pivot with a diesel pump. There is approximately 1600 feet of undeveloped Missouri River shoreline on this property! Access to this property will be given with an approximately 7-acre, 80-foot wide strip of land going from Bergen Church, down the west fence of Tract 4. Timber and cedar trees surround the tillable farmland making this a hunter’s dream property. There is also an artesian well and pond in the timber. Trophy Whitetails, abundant Turkey, Waterfowl and even excellent fishing! If you are looking for a piece of property with unlimited sporting opportunities, this is the piece for you! Great opportunity for development too! Missouri River frontage lots are very scarce and highly sought after; a rare opportunity to subdivide and make into a whole new river community! The Trust has deeded an additional 80-foot wide strip of land to gain access to this property from Timber Road. Buyer will be responsible for building road, clearing trees & building driveway. Develop into a great community or build your own dream home! Terms on Tracts 4 & 5: These farms are NOT being sold subject to an existing lease and will be available for farming or renting in the 2020 Crop Season. Possession of Property—April 1st, 2020 when the current farming lease expires. If different buyer’s purchase Tracts 4 & 5; the center pivot stops will have to be moved on Tract 4 at the new buyer’s expense. Additional Terms for all Tracts at Auction: 10% Non-Refundable down payment due the day of auction with the balance due on closing. Clay County Title Company, Closing Agent. Closing on or before March 6th, 2020. 2018 Taxes due in 2019 will be paid for by the seller (except Tract 3 will be prorated). All 2019 taxes will be the new buyer’s responsibility. Title Insurance used with a 50/50 costs split between buyer and seller. Sellers will remove personal property (farm equipment, iron, etc.) and have until April 1st to remove. Any items left after April 1st will become property and the responsibility of the new buyer. Center Pivots will be included in the purchase price of each farm. No test or inspections have been conducted on the wells or pivots and are being sold, as-is; but believe to be in working condition. Auctioneers are acting as Agents for the seller. No Survey provided, selling “Per Acre x Taxable Acres”. Tracts will be sold in auction order. Tracts 4 & 5 will be combined and offered as a single tract; no other tracts will be combined. Note: Wow, what an opportunity! While there has been a substantial amount of farmland change hands in our county this year; none of it compares to the quality of these farms! These are tracts that you will be proud to own and add to your current farming operation. Full information packets with maps available by request. Watch for signs on the property and “Girard Auction” Flags on the corners! Refreshments provided by Farm Credit Services of America. Francis M. Armstrong Family Trust and June W. Armstrong Living Trust—Owners. Robin Armstrong-Thorson and Mike Armstrong, Trustees Girard Auction & Land Brokers, Inc. (605) 267-2421 • Toll Free: 1-866-531-6186 www.GirardAuction.com Ken Girard, CAI, AARE—Broker Mike Girard, CAI—Broker Assoc. Scott Moore—Auctioneer. January 7, 2020 www.broadcasteronline.com Retirement Ahead For Superintendent Of SD Special Schools PIERRE, S.D. – Marje Kaiser, a long-time educator in South Dakota and the superintendent of the state schools for the blind and visually impaired and the deaf, has announced her plans to retire this year, capping a 45-year career in special education. “Marje Kaiser has devoted her professional life to educating students, supporting families, and serving South Dakota,” said Regents President Kevin Schieffer. “The Board of Regents has benefited greatly from her outstanding leadership and service to students and their families. We wish her all the best as she pursues new opportunities in her retirement.” Kaiser’s service to students with special needs began in 1975, when she was hired as a deaf-blind program specialist at the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Soon after, she became the program’s coordinator and, in 1986, was named superintendent of the Aberdeen school. In 2010, Kaiser added another administrative role to her portfolio, serving as superintendent of the South Dakota School for the Deaf in Sioux Falls. “I’ve been privileged to work with professionals at both schools who exhibit the highest level of professionalism. I am so proud to have worked with them and with our colleagues at the universities,” Kaiser said. “I can look back at the progress that we’ve made and feel comfortable that the two special schools will continue to serve students to the best of their abilities.” Kaiser has been an active participant in her profession and her community. In 2009, she received the William H. English Award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the Council of Schools for the Blind. Among many recognitions, she has received the Woman of Spirit Award from the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Service Award from the Aberdeen Mayor’s Committee, and Lion of the Year by the Aberdeen Lions Club. She earned her specialist and doctoral degrees in educational administration from the University of South Dakota. She also holds degrees from Northern State University and St. Cloud State University. She began her career in education in 1970 as a high school teacher in Minnesota and South Dakota. Her resume also includes time spent as an adjunct faculty member teaching special education at Northern State University. Kaiser’s retirement from the Board of Regents’ system is official May 21, 2020. A search has begun for new administrative leadership at the School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the School for the Deaf. Auction Sunday, January 12, 2020 • 12:00pm National Guard Armory (603 Princeton), Vermillion, SD For pictures and more go to Dakotarealty.com John Deere 4450 6600hrs - great shape with Massey Ferguson loader, 8 ft Farm King snow blower - like new. Snow blower sold separate. Will sell at 2:00. 3 books of Lincoln Head Cent: • 1909-1940 (40 Coins)• 1941• 1975 (27 coins), Liberty Standing Half Dollar 1937-1947 - 20 coins, Ben Franklin Half Dollar 1948-1963 - 10 coins, Mercury Dime 1916-1945 - 27 coins, Roosevelt Dime 1946 - 48 coins, Jefferson Nickel 1938-1961 - 38 coins, Proof sets complete:, 1973-74, 1977 - 2 in plastic, 1978 – 1986, 1988-90, 1992-1998, Eisenhower Uncirculated Silver Dollar 1971-72 two sets, Silver Eagle Christmas coin 1996, One set 1982 Pennies 3 copper and 4 zinc, Troy built Generator 3250 Watts. Albert & Peggy Rosenbaum: 2 pc bedroom set, glassware, 4 swivel bar stools, sitting chairs, organ, lamp, mixer, kitchen, table and chairs, sewing cabinet, electric heater, treadmill, Christmas decorations, fishing poles & tackle, patio table and chairs, John Deere X300 lawn mower (344hrs) like new 48” deck, John Deere MC519 grass pick up, pull behind, Jet ¾ Drill press, nuts & bolts, extension ladder, pull behind sprayer, 3 ton engine, hoist, Magna Force 6.5hp air compressor, Aladin power washer 1200, Sears 10” radial arm saw, air tank, Stihl weed eater, jacks, Dayton ¾ hp grinder, Black and Decker chop saw, drills, extension cords, Lincoln welder (needs new switch), air tools, misc., wrenches, log chains, Century wire welder, acetylene torch with tanks, 2 Schwinn banana seat, bikes. Guest: 22 riffle and old crock, Kolbalt steel cabinets with keys, Stanley tool box, Ryobi miter saw with stand - like new, 10” table saw, Dewalt 7 pc cordless tool set, Bostitch air compressor, large assortment of fishing poles and lures, battery weed eater, Poulan 220 pro chain saw, deer horns, little chief smoker, camping lantern stove, tents, extension ladder, step ladders, axes, saw horses, plumbing box, Graco airless paint sprayer, carpet tools, Poulan gas blower, scaffolding that folds up, 3 brand new pressure washers, 1800 psi Electric, 1600 psi Electric, 3000 psi gas, 2 brand new dorm fridges. Guest Consigner: 80+ later 1800’s to early 1900’s Vermillion post cards, Tonka toys, Die Cast cars, Match Box, Hot Wheel toys, Barbie’s, Elvis items, costume jewelry, old western comics, vintage car prints, propane heater. Dave & Karen Bumsted: Thomasville dining room table 2 leaves and 6 chairs, Broyhill China hutch, kitchen cart, 2 bar stools, Kernel King popcorn popper with stand, vanity mirror and lights, 3 coolers, 4 John Deere tractor clocks, David Maas wildlife plates, 78 old records ANTIQUES: yellow depression glass, glass cake stand, crystal glasses and pitcher, Hazel Atlas canning jars, tulip bowls, Evan bake ovenware - #06 Charizard with cert Pokémon, Battle Bots, Totes of Legos and Mega blocks, Star Wars Legos with books. Guest Consigner: Army cot, arrow heads, wood drill bits, minnow bucket & net, fan, gun reloader, dies, shotgun and rifle shells, belt sander, camelback trunk, buzz saw blades, Igloo cooler, battery porta pak, extension cords, 6” bench vice, brass fittings, wood planes. Madsen Auction Service Gary Madsen • 605-638-0643 Auctioneer Jim Brady and Hazen Bye