shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com January 2, 2018 • Page 7 AUCTIONS Memories Of Christmas By Gov. Dennis Daugaard I have many fond memories of Christmas. One year, I remember singing Christmas carols in Dell Rapids with my 4-H club. Afterward, we ended the evening at the Lutheran Church where we sang Silent Night with all the lights out and only the Christmas tree lit. Some of my memories are of the one-room country school I attended as a child. Every year, all eight grades joined together to perform in a Christmas program. We stretched a wire across the front of the schoolroom and hung burlap curtains. When the curtain opened, Mrs. Hainje played the piano and we’d sing songs, or we’d recite poems, or perform little one-act plays. Our program lasted about an hour or two, and every year, my parents faithfully attended. When I was in eighth grade the country school closed, and I began to ride the bus to school in Dell Rapids. I joined band, and when we had band concerts at Christmas time, my parents would always come to those too. We’d assemble on the stage in the gym, and all the parents sat on grey folding chairs in rows on the gym floor. I remember looking out into the crowd to find them, and they were always there. I also sang in the chorus, and my parents came to those concerts too. Now, you may be thinking: That’s nothing special, parents should always come to their children’s Christmas concerts – and that’s true. What’s unusual, though, is that my parents didn’t come to hear me perform. You see, my dad couldn’t hear at all, and my mother could barely hear anything either. They were both deaf. They came to those concerts and sat, sometimes for hours, not hearing a thing. Concert after concert, year after year, they came – not because they could hear me, but rather because I could see them. They came to show that they loved and cared about me. Among all my Christmas memories – whether of a special gift I received or of a favorite dish at dinner - it was my parents Buy Local! Shop the Classifieds! and my sisters who made Christmas special. Christmas was a meaningful time of year because I celebrated it with the people I loved, and who loved me. For some, the holidays are a difficult time. The parents of a son or daughter serving abroad, the person who just received a grim diagnosis, or the family who recently lost a loved one may not be looking forward to Christmas this year. This season, remember others like that. Do what you can for the sick and the poor and the lonely. Go Christmas caroling at the nursing home, invite someone new over for Christmas dinner, call that friend you haven’t heard from in a while or give to a family in need. As my parents taught me, at Christmastime you don’t just show up to the concert to hear the music. You’re there to show that you care. Merry Christmas. fcsamerica.com THERE’S A REASON REAL ESTATE BUYERS LAND WITH US. When you ?nance farmland with us, you aren’t just another customer – you are a customer-owner. So along with our attractive rates and exceptional terms, you get a voice in how we work and a share of what we earn in the form of cash-back dividends. Call us to learn more. YANKTON OFFICE: LAND AUCTION 154.79+/- Acres-Yankton Co. SD finding the right job is easier than you think when you’ve got the right direction Stop searching. The Help Wanted section of the Missouri Valley Shopper lists many possible new job opportunities. Find a career that’s right for you. Thursday, January 18th at 11:00am Auction Location: Elks Lodge, Yankton, SD ROW CROP FARMERS I INVESTORS This fertile land boasts stability & strength with over 142 acres of Class II dirt ranked at an 82% and higher. The majority soil is Class II clay ranked at an 88%! This farm offers 151.44 crop land acres and is currently enrolled in ARC-CO with 151.40 base acres. This parcel is a square piece of land, with two tree wooded draws for water flow and to hold wildlife. Bravely, invest in your future! Partial Terms: Buyer credit of $37,500 at closing. Closing and landlord possession will be on or before Feb 20, 2018, as this land is subject to a lease agreement for 2018 season, expiring March 1st, 2019. Sale subject to a buyer premium and owner confirmation. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all written material . Legal: E2SW4 and W2SE4 Section 33-T96N-R55W, Mayfield Twp, Yankton Co, SD. Land Location: From Yankton: 10 miles north on Hwy 81, 2.5 miles east on Hwy 46, the land is on the north side of the road. From Irene: 9.5 miles west on Hwy 46, land is on the north side. AdvantageLandCo.com 605.692.2525 Owner: Susan Connell Vondrak Jackson Hegerfeld, LB, Auctioneer Megan Hammond, LB, Auctioneer Charles Hegerfeld, Broker Assoc. Laura Hegerfeld, Broker Assoc. 510 Main Ave Brookings, SD MV Shopper E X P O S E Y O U R D I R T® MV Shopper Building is Sold Everything Must Go!! M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y True Value Building 9 Court St. Home Owners, Contractors, do it yourselfers, 605-665-9675 OR 800-658-3631 Big Opportunities!! All new merchandise; Tools, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint tools, Fasteners and Lawn & Garden Supplies! If it is in a Hardware store chances are you can buy it here! We also have discontinued Ace merchandise!! January 7th, 2018 Doors open at 10AM • Sale starts at noon You created this PDF from an application that is not licensed to print to novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.co Shelving was sold with building, so it stays. All sales are final!! BON HOMME COUNTY LAND FOR SALE 154.98 Acres, more or less Legal: The Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Ninety-four (94) North, Range Fifty-eight (58), West of the 5th P.M., Bon Homme County, South Dakota. The property is located approximately 1 mile south and ½ mile west of Tabor, South Dakota. The property consists of a remodeled 1,510 sq. ft. home, a barn, storage units, and garages. The homestead consists of approximately 6.5 acres which surround the house and outbuildings. There are approximately 141 acres of farmable land and the balance is roads and shelter belts. The property has excellent accessibility from the north and west via county gravel roads. Interested parties shall prepare sealed bids containing contact information. Bids shall be sent to: Scott R. Swier, Swier Law Firm, Prof. LLC, P.O. Box 256, Avon, South Dakota 57315. Bids must be postmarked or hand-delivered by 4:00 p.m. NO LATER THAN Monday, January 15, 2018. The four highest bidders will then be invited to a private auction, to be held Monday, January 22, 2018, at Swier Law Firm at which time bids may be raised. TERMS: CASH: All bidders must accompany their bid with a check for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount made payable to the Swier Law Firm, Prof. LLC Trust Account and said sum will be applied to the total purchase price if bidder is the successful purchaser. Bidder must specifically represent the aforesaid payment shall apply to any and all subsequent bids for the above-described property. The successful bidder shall pay the balance of the purchase price on or before February 23, 2018, and will receive landlord's possession on March 1, 2018, for the 2018 crop year. A warranty deed will convey title to the new owner and an owner’s title insurance policy will be provided, with such cost being split between Buyer and Seller. 2017 real estate taxes will be paid by Seller. It is the responsibility of Buyer to inspect the property and public records prior to submitting bids. Property is sold subject to land previously deeded for roads and highways and existing easements, restrictions and reservations of record, if any, and subject to current renter's oral lease for the year 2018. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For additional information, contact: Scott R. Swier, Swier Law Firm, Prof. LLC – Attorney for Seller P.O. Box 256, Avon, South Dakota 57315 Telephone: 605-286-3218 SWIER LAW FIRM, PROF. LLC Madsen Auction Service Gary Madsen 605-638-0643 • Hazen Bye 605-670-0422 and Jim Brady 605-670-9638 AUCTION 40 ACRES UNIMPROVED DOUGLAS COUNTY LAND 39.67 ACRES UNIMPROVED HUTCHINSON COUNTY LAND 79 ACRES UNIMPROVED YANKTON COUNTY LAND THURSDAY, JANUARY 11TH • 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM At 10:00 AM, we will offer Tracts 1 & 2 in the American Legion Building on Main Street in Parkston SD TRACT # 1 – 40 ACRES UNIMPROVED This tract is located 1 ½ miles east of Delmont SD on 284th Street This tract consists of 40 acres (more or less) of unimproved farmland. The FSA Office reports that it has 38.19 acres tillable and the balance in road right of way. The predominate soil types are Clarno-Ethan Bonilla Loam and it has a 75.2 soil productivity index rating. The land lays level to gently rolling. The annual real estate taxes are $826.44. LEGAL: The SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 25-98-62, Douglas County, South Dakota TRACT # 2 – 39.67 ACRES UNIMPROVED This tract is located from Milltown SD, 2 miles east and 2 ¼ north or from Clayton SD, 6 miles west & 1 ¼ north This tract consists of 39.67 acres (more or less) of unimproved farmland. The FSA Office indicates that this tract has approximately 25 acres tillable and the balance in grass, but more could be tilled. The predominate soil types are Hand Loam, Delmont Loam, Prosper & Crossplain Complex and Tetonka Silt Loam and it has a 65.6 soil productivity index rating. The land lays generally level. The annual real estate taxes are $479.12. LEGAL: The S ½ of the N ½ of the SW ¼ of Section 24-100-59, Hutchinson County, South Dakota At 2:30 PM, we will sell this tract of land at JoDeans located at 2809 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD. TRACT # 3 – 79 ACRES UNIMPROVED This land is located from Utica SD, 1 mile east and 1 mile north. This tract consists of 79 acres (more or less) of unimproved farmland. The FSA Office reports that this tract currently has 61 acres tillable and the balance in grassland. The predominate soil types are Ethan-Davis Loams, Clarno-Bonilla Loams and Clarno-Crossplain-Davison Complex and it has a 62.1 soil productivity index rating. The land lays level to gently rolling. The tillable acres is in alfalfa which is 2 years old. The annual real estate taxes are $1089.78. A very interesting tract. Make plans to attend. LEGAL: The S ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 32-95-56, Yankton County, South Dakota TERMS: Cash sale with 10% nonrefundable downpayment per tract and the balance on or before February 20, 2018. A warranty deed will be provided and title insurance will be utilized with the cost split 50/50 between buyer and seller. Seller will pay all 2016 and 2017 RE Taxes. Buyer will pay all 2018 RE Taxes. Full possession for 2018 crop year will be granted at closing. Sold subject to confirmation by the owner. Wieman Land & Auction Co., Inc. is representing the seller in this transaction. We invite you to view these tracts at your convenience. A “Buyer’s Info Packet” is available on our website, www. wiemanauction.com or call our office at 800-251-3111 and we will send one to you. RALPH & LUCILLE MARQUARDT, OWNERS Wieman Land & Auction Co. Inc. Marion, SD • 800-251-3111 • Rich & Gary Wieman, Brokers Kevin, Mike, Ryan & Derek Wieman and Ron Leitheiser, Assoc. Brokers Dale L. Strassern, Closing Agent, 605-925-7745, Freeman SD www.wiemanauction.com