HUTCHINSON HERALD ° December7 NOCIAL Ryan and Jennifer Murtha Jennifer Ann Schoenfish and Ryan Jeffrey Murtha were married Satur- day, June 25, 2011, at Salem Luther- an Church, Parkston, S.D., with Rev. Nicholaus Slater officiating. parents of the couple are Walter and Lirda Sc}oenfish and Jeff and Cath Murtha, all of Parkston. Grandparents are Bernice Schoenfish and Donley and Carol Aisenbrey of Menno, S.D., John and Anne Murtha of Dimock and Ron and Marlene Jendersee of Mitch- ell. Maid of honor was KrissaMarie Wiechmann. Bridesmaids were Karisa Murtha, Danielle McCann, Sara Boyum and Katie Murtha. Best man was Andrew Schrank. Groomsmen were Evan Schmitz, Bret Werning, Dan Tiede and David Schoenfish. Ushers were Kyle Schoenfish, Jus- tin Moege, Derek Matthies and Joe Schroeder. The bride is a 2008 graduate of Parkston High School. She is current- ly a senior at the University of South Dakota majoring in accounting. The groom is a 2006 graduate of Parkston High School and a 2010 graduate of South Dakota State University with a ............. bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He is a civil engineer at McLaury En- gineering in Elk Point, S.D. The couple lives in Vermillion, S.D. Darin Mehlhaf, left and Kristin Fischer, right, of the Menno FCCLA Chapter ar .pictured with the blankets collected by the FCCLA Chapter and Grace Lutheran Church. SUBMITTED PHOTO Blankets collected for Pine Ridge Reservation During National Family Month the Menno FCCLA Chapter worked jointly with Grace Lutheran Church of Menno and Christ the King Lutheran Church of Yankton to collect blankets for people at the Pine Ridge Reserva- tion located in western South Dakota. Christ the King Lutheran Church spear- headed the blanket drive and set a goal of collecting 200 blankets of various sizes. Prior to the Dec. 1 deadline, Dylan Lehr drove to Yankton to deliver the blankets that were donated by Grace Lutheran Church and the Menno FCCLA Chapter. Members from the Yankton congregation will then deliver the blankets so the residents can keep warm dur- ing the winter months. MHS takes part in Runners Up contest Several members of the oral interpretation team from Menno High School took part in the Runners Up Oral Interpretation Contest at Mount Marty College in Yankton recently. Pictured above are, in the back row, Cheyenne Edelman, David Schelske, Courtney Schaeffer, Jason Mehlhaf and Kylee Kessler. In the front row are Alex Ulmer, Madison Huber, Shelby Huber and Kristin Fischer. For a report on the results of the Runners Up contest, see the article on page one of this issue. SUBMITTED PHOTO I Zach and Beth Keeney Beth Herrboldt and Zach Keeney were married Oct. 1, 2011, at the State Game Lodge in Custer State Park. Their parents are LaVon and Bruce Herrboldt and Pam and Terry Keeney, i all from Rapid City, S.D. Beth is a 1995 graduate of Central High School receiving her BS and MS " in teaching at the University of South Dakota. She is currently teaching spe- cial education for the Laramie County School District #1 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Zach is a 1996 graduate of Stevens High School receiving his BS and MS in music from St. Cloud State Uni- versity and University of North Da- kota and his BS in engineering from SDSM&T. He is currently working for Trihydro in Cheyenne. To celebrate , ,, 65th weddmcl anmversary Harold and Lucille Wollman wfi[ celebrate their 65th wedding anniver sary. They were married Dec. 8, 1946r : in Menno, S.D. They were blessecb with three children and owned twql. businesses in Menno until they moved to Longmont, Colo., in 1972. The couple is now retired and still live in their own home in east Long- mont. Their most treasured moments are family gatherings with their chil- dren and their extended families. Herald wedding info policy Wedding stories and photos will be published in the Hutchinson Herald at no charge provided they do not exceed 500 words and are submitted for publi- cation within 90 days of the wedding. Couples are encouraged to note this policy with their wedding photogra- pher. There is a charge for wedding stories and photos submitted later than the 90-day deadline. Information should be typed and can be mailed, dropped off in person or emailed. However photos must be submitted inprint form rafher than bleetronically tmless 'you contact the,,Hemld office, for mechanical specifications. For more information, contact the Hutchinson Herald at 605-387-5158, 605-387-5148 (Fax) or hherald@ gwtc.net. You can also stop in our of- fice at 203 S. Fifth Street in Menno Monday, Wednesday or Friday. You can also contact the Herald through our website: www.mennosd. com. Equine training class to be open to the public Dec. 8 The SDSU Equine Issues and Lead- ership Class of 2011 invites the public to attend an equine seminar Dec. 8 at 7 p.m., on campus in the Animal Science Building, room 126/127. * The seminar shares different dis- ciplines in the equine industry; from western and English, to various timed events. Participants will learn about behind the scenes training methods and techniques implicated within dif- ferent events which yield the perform- ing athlete commonly seen. The workshop is free and open to the public. Refreshments and poster session will be offered prior to the event. For more information contact Rebecca Bott, assistant professor and Exten- sion Equine Specialist, 605-688-5412 or Rebecca.Bott@ sdstate.edu. To view this article electronically, visit www.iGrow.org. Conservation 0fficer h0n0red f0r perf0rmance Day County Game, Fish and Parks Department Conservation Officer Bob Losco of Webster has been named the 2011 Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for South Dakota. The Shikar-Safari Award is award- ed annually in all 50 states and in 10 Canadian provinces by that worldwide conservation organization. It has been presented to a South Dakota officer each year since 1968. The award hon- ors wildlife officers for their perfor- mances in wildlife protection, wildlife law enforcement, and implementation of wildlife conservation programs. Losco has been with GFP since 1992 and has served as the Day Coun- ty conservation officer since 1998. Ben Chambers, now retired conser- vation officer supervisor in northeast- ern South Dakota, nominated Losco for the award, citing his diligent work with local landowners among many accomplishments. Losco was also complimented for his work with the public, providing public hunting opportunities, conser- vation work with the many fish and wildlife resources found in Day Coun- ty, and his work with new conserva- tion officers. The Shikar-Safari award was pre- sented to Losco at the Club's annual banquet in Chamberlain. OBITUARY John Fuks John Fuks, 67, of Tabor, S.D., died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, S.D. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Ken Lulf celebrating and Msgr. Carl- ton Hermann co-celebrating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton. Military graveside rites by the Earnest-Bowyer VFW Post 791 and the SDARNG of Sioux Falls, S.D. Visitation began at 4 p.m., Sunday, at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton, with a rosary at 7 p.m., followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m., and resumed one hour prior to the service at the church. Pall- OBITUARY Alice Goehring Alice Goehring, 96, of Menno, S.D., passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at e Menno-Olivet Care Cen- te"r, Meno);q"ia'e itnei:al 'service"ws' al 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, with Rev. Michael Hecht officiating. Burial was in the Menno Cemetery. Visitation began at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, and contin- OBITUARIES PAGE 5 OBITUARY Rex Thomas Harty Rex Thomas Harty, 74, of rural Menno, S.D., passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D. His funeral was held Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Chapel, Yankton, officiated by Manny Greet. Burial was in the Yank- ton Cemetery. Rex Harty was born Dec. 5, 1936 in Aberdeen, S.D., to Frank and Stella (Kocer) Harry. While he was young the family moved to Omaha, Neb. At the age of 7, his family moved to Yankton where he attended rural Yankton schools and graduated from Yankton High School in 1954. Rex was baptized Jan. 5, 1957 as one of bearers were Patrick Hynes, Thomas Hynes, Tyler Wriedt, Josiah Wriedt, David Kotab, Matthew Fuks, Doug Hall and John Cap. Honorary pallbear- ers were the staff and patients of the dialysis unit. John was born March 20, 1944, to Albert and Ella (Dufek-Carda) Fuks in Yankton. He graduated from Tabor High School in 1965 and served in the US Army from 1966 until his honor- able discharge in 1968, serving in Germany during the Vietman Era. He married Pat Vitek April 18, 1970, at St. Wenceslans Catholic Church in Tabor. John enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, Czech Days and being with his fam- ily and grandchildren. He liked going to livestock sales and raised livestock and sheep (which he loved). Survivors include his wife Pat of Tabor; children: Lisa (Kevin) Hynes of Murdock, Neb., Michelle (Jim) Wriedt of Norfolk, Neb., Bryan (Christy) Fuks of Scotland, S.D., Jeffrey (Min- dy) Fuks of Volga, S.D., and Jessica (Daniel) Guthmiller of Menno, S.D.; sisters: Dolores (Don) Kotab of Dante, S.D., Dorothy (Donald) Caba of Mills River, N.C., and Lea (Len) Hejl of Austin, Minn.; grandchildren: Pat- rick Hynes, Thomas Hynes, Michael Hynes, Courtney Fuks, Tyler Wriedt, Josiah Wriedt, Bailee Fuks, Chesney Fuks, Gabriel Turpin, Lane and Eric Guthmiller; father-in-law Ivan Vitek; sister-in-law Charlotte Vitek and sev- eral nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Joseph Fuks; sister-in- law Joanne Fuks; and mother-in-law Albina Vitek. ued until the time of the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Mar- vin Goehring, Howard Goehring, Bri- an Goehring, Terry Goehring, George Goehring and Merle Goehring. Alice was born May 10, 1915, on the farm northwest of Freeman, S.D., to Henry H. and Elma (Liebl) Goeh- ring. She was baptized by Rev. Rit- tershaus and in 1930 was confirmed by Rev. John Bodenman at Salem Reformed Church in Menno. She at- tended country school through eighth grade. She loved to travel and went to the Twin Cities doing a few odd jobs. She visited relatives in California and lived in San Antonio, Texas, for a short time. In 1952 she moved to Yankton, S.D., and lived in her house until 2001 when she moved into the Menno-Oliv- et Care Center. She is survived by her two broth- ers: Leon H. Goehring of Yankton and Willard (Darlene) Goehring of Menno; and 10 nephews and nieces. Ahce was precedrd m death by her parefitsi two brOtliets and sisters -' in-law; Arnold (Meta) Goehring and Harold (Elsie) Goehring; sister-in-law Mildred Goehring; and nephew Lloyd Goehring. Jehovah's Witnesses. Rex married Shirley Oswald on Feb. 8, 1958 in Sioux Falls, S.D. The couple farmed for many years and Rex started trucking in the mid-1970s. He retired in 2009, still living on their farm near Menno. Rex was an active member of the Yankton Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He enjoyed yard working and occasionally some fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Harty, Menno; his brothers: Jerome Harty, Kenyon, Minn., Ken- neth Harty and LeRoy Harty, both of Yankton; along with several nieces and nephews. Rex was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Joanne. Remember the Hutchinson Herald deadline All news and ad copy for the at Monday 10 a.m. for publication the Hutchinson Herald is due in the office following Wednesday. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Bidders The Menno School District is accept- ing bids for lighting at their Football Field. Specifications can be obtained by calling Dr. Christensen at 605-387- 5161. Bids will be opened in the Super- intendenrs office at 4:00 p.m. Decem- ber 9th, 2011. Published twice at the total approximate cost of $7.36 2-35H PUBLIC NOTICES PROTECT YOUR RIGHTTO KNOW Notice of Hearing on Application for Hutchinson County Drainage Permit NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Hutchinson County will meet in regular session on the 20th of December, 2011 in the Commissioners Room of the Hutchinson County Courthouse, at the hour of 09:45 o'clock A.M. and will res- consider the following application for a drainage permit. Said application has been presented to the Board of County Commissioners and filed in the office of the County Auditor. Permit Applicant: Jeremy Handel 43456 US Hwy 18 Menno, South Dakota 57045 Lands to be drained: Location of land to be drained; the drainage basin in- cludes the SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 6 of T 97 North R 56 W of Molan Township, Hutchinson County, South Dakota. Contractor: Jeremy Handel, Menno, South Dakota 57045 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT any person, persons, or their attorney may appear and be heard at said Public Hearing regarding the approval or rejec- tion of the above named application. Dated this 5th day of December 2011. Lonnie Mayer Hutchinson County Drainage Administrator Published twice at the total approximate cost of $25.45 2-36H Notice of Hearing on Application for Hutchinson County Drainage Permit NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Hutchinson County will meet in regular session on the 20th of December, 2011 in the Commissioners Room of the Hutchinson County Courthouse, at the hour of 09:30 o'clock A.M. and will re- consider the following application for a drainage permit. Said application has been presented to the Board of County Commissioners and filed in the office of the County Auditor. Permit Applicant: Bruce Handel 28574 435th Ave. Menno, South Dakota 57045 Lands to be drained: Location of land to be drained; the drainage basin in- cludes the SE 1/4 of Section 6 of T 97 North R 56 W of Molan Township, Hutchinson County, South Dakota. Contractor: Jeremy Handel, Menno, South Dakota 57045 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT any person, persons, or their attorney may appear and be heard at said Public Hearing regarding the approval or rejec- tion of the above named application. Dated this 5th day of December 2011. Lonnie Mayer Hutchinson County Drainage Administrator Published twice at the total approximate cost of $24.76 2-36H