by Representative Cooper Garnos

It’s starting to pick up in the second week of the 40-day legislative session. Many bills have been introduced and heard, and many others promise to be hot issues in the next few weeks.

House Concurrent Resolution 1001 passed out of the House of Representatives and is up for consideration in the Senate. This bill requests that the Department of Agriculture re-impose the ban on the importation of Canadian cattle.

Dear Editor,

After Martin Luther King Day let US reflect - what was and is the “civil rights movement” and why are civil rights important?

We all believe that we are entitled to them, and they loosely mean “I” have liberty to use, access, and enjoy the common things and activities that “ALL” the rest of society enjoys, uses, and accesses.

Philip Health Services and the Philip High School will be working together on a Career Peeks Day on February 9.

An executive proclamation by Gov. Michael Rounds declared February 9-13 as Healthcare in Partnership in Education Week.

The year of 2004 – from The Pioneer Review archives

January

South Dakota livestock Producers received $2.7million in disaster livestock assistance. Haakon County’s share was $95,887.

An opt-out possibility was discussed by patrons and the school board. The board later voted unanimously in favor of the opt-out.

The City Council stated that the proposed sales tax changes (the food tax repeal) could harm the city budget.

The Prairie Expo held in Philip was a success.

The Philip Scotties hosted the Philip Triangular Wrestling Meet on Monday, January 3. Wall/ Kadoka and Lyman County were invited. The results are as follows:

Philip vs.

The Philip Scotties hosted the Philip Triangular Wrestling Meet on Monday, January 3. Wall/ Kadoka and Lyman County were invited. The results are as follows:

Philip vs.

Boyd Conzemius of Pierre is the new American Family Insurance agent for the Philip area.

Conzemius has known Cathy Knight, Ray Hanson and Ramsey Kendall, the three previous agents. He is familiar with the Philip area and has 25 years experience with American Family. The Philip office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will continue to be operated by Margaret Pfeifer, who is a fully licensed staff member.

Having started business in Rapid City, Conzemius has been based out of Pierre since 1983.

Lawrence Schofield was chosen by his fellow board members to lead the Haakon County Commissioners during 2005.

The commissioners reorganized

at their January 4 meeting at the Haakon County Courthouse. Rita O’Connell replaced Mike Gebes as the commissioner from District 3. All commissioners and elected officials were given the oath of office.

Chosen as vice-president was Don Eymer. The commissioners also selected members to be on certain boards. Schofield will stay on the weed board; Mel Smith - extension board; Darrel Terkildsen - fair board.

Year-end business for the Philip City Council was addressed at the scheduled special meeting on Wednesday, December 29, 2004.

The well water users agreement has been drafted and sent to the various users. A meeting to finalize that issue has been set for Friday, January 14.

The Philip Airport PAPI lights are up and running. The specific line item ran higher than expected, but the overall budget for the airport absorbed the cost. The airport five-year engineering proposals have been received and engineering interviews with the airport committee are scheduled at 2:00 p.m.

Flags for overseas military

We frequently hear about the negative actions of the people in power. I would like to share a kind action of a man I know little about.

I am an employee of the State of South Dakota. This is important only for the details to make sense. Recently, while I was at work, my supervisor phoned me and asked for the names of my son and daughter-in-law who are both in the military and serving overseas. The names had been requested by Governor Rounds.