2 Broadcaster Press Governor’s Tax Increase Falls One Short In House wants to raise the average State Capitol Bureau to $48,500. As Sly made PIERRE – Saying they were standing her closing up for South Dakota taxpayers in general remarks, and for people who make less at their jobs Gosch continthan teachers do, 23 Republicans in the ued to stand, state House of Representatives blocked arms sternly the governor’s proposed sales-tax increase crossed over Thursday. Republican Gov. Dennis Dauhis red tie, as gaard needed a two-thirds majority of 47 he had during ayes in the House. After nearly two hours of debate Daugaard got only 46 for his plan much of the debate. “The to raise the state sales tax to 4.5 percent. time is now. It has been 4 percent since 1969. Teachers, Let’s get her school administrators and school board done,” Sly members packed the House gallery for the said. second time in two weeks. Debate twice Fifteen of was halted through procedural maneuvers the nay votes on Feb. 10 and Feb. 16, setting up Thurscame from day’s showdown. legislators In the end, House Republican leader representing Bob Mercer Brian Gosch of Rapid City was able to the greater Rep. Herman Otten, R-Tea, and Rep. Lee Schoenbeck, R-Watertown, conferred hold the 23 nays he needed to stop the tax Sioux Falls, Thursday as House of Representatives convened. Otten and Schoenbeck (right) increase, even though more Republicans voted for the governor’s proposed one-half percent sales tax increase. The proposRapid City voted for it than opposed it. All of the al fell one aye short of passage on a 46-23 vote. Schoenbeck will attempt to get the and Black Democrats supported it. The seventieth Hills areas. bill reconsidered today (Friday) and placed on the debate calendar for next week. representative, Republican Dan Kaiser of Aberdeen, has been excused all session for At one point percent. The measure needed 47 yes votes. Rep. Steve Westra of Sioux Falls, the House a family health matter. The result isn’t final It failed 46-23. Republicans’ assistant leader, read what however. The issue returns today (Friday) Yes – (46) -- David Anderson, R-Hudson. was for him an unusually long and detailed when Rep. Lee Schoenbeck, R-Watertown, Julie Bartling, D-Gregory. Jim Bolin, speech attacking the plan and laying out asks House members to reconsider the R-Canton. Shawn Bordeaux, D-Mission. facts from the task force’s report. Westra, legislation.Both sides knew the outcome Kristin Conzet, R-Rapid City. Justin Cronin, who served on the task force, emphasized would be close. “This is going to turn R-Gettysburg. Fred Deutsch, R-Florence. that school districts have $426 million in on one person,” Schoenbeck said during Dan Dryden, R-Rapid City. Mary Duvall, reserves of various types. He referred to the debate. The increase would raise an R-Pierre. Dennis Feickert, D-Aberdeen. the “Be Bold” theme that supporters of the estimated $107 million of revenue. RepubPeggy Gibson, D-Huron. Michele Harrison, tax plan have displayed since the Jan. 13 licans in the opposition bloc repeatedly start of legislative session. “I ask, how hard R-Mobridge, Paula Hawks, D-Hartford. called it the largest tax increase in South Spencer Hawley, D-Brookings. Thomas Dakota history. They argued there’s money is to be bold with other people’s money?” Holmes, R-Sioux Falls. Jean Hunhoff, RWestra said. elsewhere in state government and in Yankton. Alex Jensen, R-Sioux Falls. TimoSchoenbeck jumped on Westra’s school districts’ reserve funds that can be thy Johnson, R-Lead. Kevin Killer, D-Pine comments and at one point said, “That’s used first. Gosch called the tax increase Ridge. Pat Kirschman, D-Sioux Falls. Steve garbage.” In turn another opponent, Rep. a bad idea. “And I think most South DakoMcCleerey, D-Sisseton. G. Mark Mickelson, Lance Russell, R-Hot Springs, went after tans agree with me,” he said. “We can find R-Sioux Falls. Scott Munsterman, R-BrookSchoenbeck, saying there wasn’t any need the money. We know we can do it. Let’s do ings. Al Novstrup, R-Aberdeen, Herman for denigrating remarks. The debate hit a it that way,” Gosch continued. Otten, R-Tea. Jeff Partridge, R-Rapid City. humorous spot when House Speaker Dean Daugaard wanted to send $62 million Kent Peterson, R-Salem. Nancy RasmusWink, R-Howes, issued a warning to Rep. to public schools, with 90 percent to go to sen, R-Hurley. Ray Ring, D-Vermillion. Fred Justin Cronin, R-Gettysburg. Wink thought teacher salaries; appropriate $40 million Romkema, R-Spearfish. Tona Rozum, Ra scratchy-voiced Cronin had used a barnfor property-tax relief; and spend $5 million Mitchell. James Schaefer, R-Kennebec. Lee yard reference to manure about Congress for other school programs statewide. SchSchoenbeck, R-Watertown. Kyle Schoenoenbeck fit $3.8 million for salary increases needing to get things right. Various House fish, R-Scotland. Dean Schrempp, D-Lantry, members jumped to Cronin’s defense. for technical institute teachers into the Jacqueline Sly, R-Rapid City. Karen Soli, “Ship!” they shouted back at Wink. “Ship!” proposal with an amendment Thursday. D-Sioux Falls. Roger Solum, R-Watertown. After the vote, House members crowdTwo other pieces of legislation proposed Wayne Steinhauer, R-Sioux Falls. Mike ed into the aisles to look at the electronic by Daugaard face hearings today (Friday) Stevens, R-Yankton. Burt Tulson, R-Lake tally board at the front of the chamber. by the Senate State Affairs Committee. Speaker Wink declared a five-minute break. Norden. Dick Werner, R-Huron. Mark WilThey call for capping school reserves ladsen, R-Sioux Falls. Dean Wink, R-Howes. Gosch made his way up front and told and making a variety of other changes to Mathew Wollmann, R-Madison. Larry Wink they should continue working on school funding. About 35 percent of the Zikmund, R-Sioux Falls. more bills. The next measure was a salesadditional sales-tax revenue would come No – (23) – Arch Beal, R-Sioux Falls. tax exemption for rural fire departments from tourists, according to Rep. Jacqueline sought by Rep. David Anderson, R-Hudson, Thomas Brunner, R-Nisland. Blaine CampSly, R-Rapid City. She and Sen. Deb Soholt, bell, R-Rapid City. Scott Craig, R-Rapid who voted for the governor’s sales tax R-Sioux Falls, served as co-chairmen of City. Lynne DiSanto, R-Rapid City. Brian increase. Gosch let his feelings show with the governor’s Blue Ribbon task force on Gosch, R-Rapid City. Lana Greenfield, Rthe House gallery now almost empty. He teachers and students last year. The panel Doland. Don Haggar, R-Sioux Falls. Steven asked where everyone went and why they looked at teacher salaries, supply and Haugaard, R-Sioux Falls. Leslie Heinemann, turnover. South Dakota ranked fifty-first na- had left. “I thought your bill was pretty R-Flandreau. Roger Hunt, R-Brandon. interesting,” Gosch said. tionally for average teacher pay in the latJoshua Klumb, R-Mt. Vernon, Kris Langer, How They Voted est analysis at just over $40,000. Daugaard R-Dell Rapids, Isaac Latterell, R-Tea. Sam The state House Marty, R-Prairie City. Elizabeth May, R-Kyle. Vermillion Annual Township Meeting of Representatives voted Thursday on the Lee Qualm, R-Platte. Tim Rounds, R-Pierre. Lance Russell, R-Hot Springs. Jim Stalzer, RThe Citizens of the Township of Vermillion in the county governor’s proposal Sioux Falls. Mike Verchio, R-Hill City. Steve to increase the state of Clay, South Dakotaand who qualified t o vote at sales tax to 4.5 percent Westra, R-Sioux Falls. John Wiik, R-Big Township elections, are hereby notified that the Annual Stone City. 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"We are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to partner with GreaterGood.org and Coughlan Companies to distribute these books to children in need," said Matt Gassen, CEO of Feeding South Dakota. "The children we serve across the state rely on these programs to meet their most basic nutritional needs. We are now able to not only provide food to fill children's tummies, but also books to enrich their minds." GreaterGood.org, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works to improve the health and well-being of people, pets, and the planet, hopes to deepen its commitment to literacy through this partnership. “Since 2006, our organization has partnered with more than 150 charitable partners worldwide,” says Liz Baker, Executive Director of GreaterGood.org. “Feeding South Dakota is an exemplary organization that we look forward to adding to our network and in reaching a new community.” Coughlan Companies Community Fund donated more than $1,600,000 in books in 2015 alone to organizations around the world. In partnership with GreaterGood.org, 250,000 books were distributed to 50 organizations in 2015. “Coughlan Companies is honored and excited to be a part of the Feeding South Dakota’s Child Hunger Programs as we continue our valued partnership with GreaterGood.org,” says Christie Skilbred, Coughlan Companies Corporate Giving. “This program aligns with our goal of bringing books into children’s hands and homes to help develop a love of reading and learning.” End of Dakota Dome Basketball Games Closes Chapter in USD History The era of University of South Dakota basketball in the DakotaDome ends this weekend with the final men’s and women’s games, and then the focus will shift to the opening this fall of the new attached arena that will also host women’s volleyball games. Fans hope the $66 million Sports Performance and Enhancement Complex with its 6,000 seats injects new excitement into USD athletics. “I think the new arena will improve the game experience for players, students and fans,” said Robert McCauley, a junior Coyote Crazy and regular basketball fan. “I hope that students will feel closer to the game, not only in the stands but a part of the action.” Dating back to 1900, games were played in the “old armory,” which is known today as the Belbas Center. Men’s basketball moved in 1929 to the “new armory” (now the Al Neuharth Media Center), where games were played until the 1979 move to the Dome. The new armory had three basketball courts, a swimming pool and even a rifle range. Kim Clodfelter, whose father, Dwane “Cloddy” Clodfelter, coached the 1958 men’s Coyote basketball team that won the national Divison II title, hopes the new arena brings back some of the excitement and intimacy that was a part of games at the armory. “The arena had space for 3,000 and fans would be lined up at 4 p.m. to get a ticket for a 7 p.m. game,” Kim Clodfelter said. “The games were extremely popular and there was always more than 3,000 people at each game. … The fan environment that was at the new a armory brought the players more excitement.” In the programs’ time in the Dome, the Coyote men’s and women’s basketball teams won several conference championships, most recently in 2010 for the men and 2014 and 2015 for the women. The Coyote volleyball program began in 1974 and has made two appearances at the NCAA tournament, the last in 2007. Besides new basketball and volleyball venues, the new arena includes practice courts, weight room, locker rooms, lounges and collaborative spaces for academic programs as well as classrooms, laboratory and clinical spaces. “I think this is a very exciting addition to campus and I look forward to where it will take USD athletics,” McCauley said. Watch a video that includes historic photos and footage of a 1974 men’s basketball game in the armory: https://vimeo. com/155863375. TURNER COUNTY, SD LAND AUCTION Cropland, Grass, Water Permit, 141.80 +/- Acres, Turner Township Thursday, March 17, 2016 10:30 AM We will sell the following real estate at public auction at the landsite located from Davis SD, ¼ mile west on SD Hwy 18 or from the I-29 Davis-Hurley Exit # 59, 10 ¾ miles west on SD Hwy 18. If you are looking for good productive farmland located in southeast SD, then don’t miss this auction! The land is in a corn/soybean rotation and sold subject to an existing cash rent lease in place for the 2016 crop year with the new buyer to receive $27,900 at closing for the 2016 rent. The land has a water permit to irrigate 120 acres and includes a 45 foot deep well, 16 inch casing, pumping approximately 650-700 gallons a minute, 3 phase underground wire. According to the FSA there are 124.34 acres of cropland with a 116.8 acre corn base with a 143 bushel per ace PLC yield. The land includes approximately 13 acres of grass/Vermillion River. County soil rating of .753. According to Surety AgriData the land has a productivity rating of 72.9. Predominate soils include: Roxbury variant silt loam (54.6 % of field) and Clamo silty clay (33.1 % of field). Taxes: $2909.34. If you are looking to expand your current farming operation or purchase land as an investment, be sure to attend this auction! Legal Description: NE ¼ except North 40 Rods of the East 24 Rods and the West 990’ of the North 505’ thereof and except Lot H-3, 5-97-52, Turner County, SD TERMS: 15% nonrefundable down payment day of sale with the balance due at closing on or before May 2, 2016. Title insurance and closing costs split 50/50 between buyer and seller. 2015 taxes due in 2016 paid by the seller. 2016 taxes due in 2017 to be paid by the buyer. The acres in this property are based on acres stated in the county tax records with acres to be understood to be “more or less”. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD statutes. The property is sold in as is condition and as a cash sale with no financing contingency. Sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations, or highway of record, if any. Information is deemed to be correct but it is not guaranteed. All prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property and verify all data provided. Statements made the day of sale take precedence over all written advertising. Real Estate licensees are agents for the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of owner. For additional information, maps and pictures visit: www.westraatkins.com Ray H Buus, Owner Joel R Westra, Broker, Beresford, SD 605-310-6941 Pete Atkins, Broker Associate, Tea, SD 605-351-9847 Joel A Westra, Broker Associate, Chancellor, SD 605-957-5222 Phil Eggers, Broker Associate, Renner, SD 605-351-5438 Mark Zomer, Vande Vegte Zomer Auctions, Rock Valley, IA 712-470-2526 Stuff To SELL? Sell it Local! Use The Broadcaster Classifieds! bp Since 1934 Broadcaster Press 201 W Cherry Vermillion 624-4429