Hiemstra Lawn Service ~ For your snow removal, gutter cleaning, and lawn mowing/raking needs.

Call Kent Hiemstra at 605-464-0924 (Cell)

605-369-2794 (Home)

Will also do any odd jobs around the house or yard!!!

What you need to know to get your Driver's License

New Requirements for all driver license and ID card applicants

Make your visit to the Driver Exam station a successful one. Learn about the new identification requirements so you'll be prepared when making application for a drivers license or ID card. Federal regulations require anyone applying for a new, renewal or duplicate drivers license or identification card to provide the documents listed below ( photo copies are not acceptable)

One of the following to prove identity, date of birth, and lawful status:

*Certified U.S. birth certificate issued by county or state

*Valid unexpired U.S. passport

*Certificate of Naturalization

*Certificate of Citizenship

*Valid unexpired permanent resident card

*Valid unexpired employment authorization document

*Foreign passport with valid unexpired U.S. Visa with 1-94

If your name is different than the name on your identity document, you will need to bring additional proof of your legal name. Acceptable documents for proof of legal name change are a certified marriage certificate ( issued by a state vital records agency), a certified adoption document, or a certified court order authorizing a name change (such as a divorce decree).

If you have had multiple marriages, you will need to bring similar documents providing legal proof of each name change.

One document to prove Social Security number. The documents below serve as proof of Social Security number (document must include your full social security number). The regulations do not allow us to accept any other document as proof of Social Security number.

*Social Security Card

*W-2 form

*SSA 1099 form

*Non-SSA 1099 Form

*Pay stub (must include name and social security number)

Two documents to prove your residential address. A parent's proof of address is acceptable for a minor child. Please bring two of the documents listed below (each must contain you current address):

*Utility bill

*Credit card statement

*Pay stub or earnings statement

*Rent reciept

*Phone Bill

*Transcript or report card from accredited school

*Bank statement

* Mortgage document

*Tax document

*Homeowners/renters insurance policy

*Other items will be reviewed by licensing personnel

* If you are unable to provide proof of residency please call or see our website for exceptions.

*PO Box addresses are acceptable in areas not assigned street or 911 addresses.

These new rules will help to establish a more secure drivers license and will help address our shared concerns about national security, identity theft, and highway safety. If you have questions, please check out our website at www.dps.sd.gov or call the Drivers License Program office at 1-800-952-3696.

When Riding a Motorcycle, Play it safe on the Road!!

Three easy and practical steps to take to be safe on your motorcycle this summer!!

1. Make sure you are wearing proper gear. Many people choose to skip their helmets and other basic safety gear. This can be a fatal mistake. Make sure your helmet is properly rated. Leather jackets also help and look cool at the same time!

2. Confirm all your lights are working and you have other reflective striping on you bike. Cars have a harder time seeing bikes and you want to take every advantage you can to ensure they can catch a glimpse especially at night.

3. Drive Passively, Although fun to zip in and out of traffic and especially when in a hurry, its easy to forget the basics. Please dont. It's better to arrive a few minutes late and yield your right away to a car or truck, even though its really frustrating. Give them the benefit of the doubt and dont assume that they are out to cut you off. Remember your the one on the Harley enjoying life properly. They are couped up in the vehicle and its no wonder they are stressed out!!!

State Park Visitors Should Leave Fireworks at Home

The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is always a busy time in South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas. As you celebrate, Game, Fish, and Parks Department officials ask you to please leave fireworks at home. According to Doug Hofer, state parks director, campgrounds are traditionally very busy during the Fourth of July holiday period with campers and other visitors enjoying the parks. Combining fireworks and large numbers of people creates a dangerous situation, said Hofer. "We appreciate your help to keep the parks safe and fun this Fourth of July. Discharge fireworks is prohibited on all lands owned or leased by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. The ban includes state parks, recreation areas, lakeside use areas, and nature areas. Discharge fireworks is also illegal within the boundaries of the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District, national forests and national parks in South Dakota. For more information on the South Dakota State Parks, visit www.gfp.sd.gov or call 605-773-3391.

High Water Impacts Lake Francis Case Boat Ramps, Closes some campgrounds for several weeks

Heavy rains over the past week have caused high water on Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River and have impacted campgrounds and boat ramps near Chamberlain, Pickstown, Gregory, and Platte. Several boat ramps have been closed and more will close as Lake Francis Case rises. The high water level is expected to remain through the rest of June and into early July. Of the 23 boat ramps on Lake Francis Case, nine will continue to be usable if water levels do not exceed the current water level projections. They include: *Cedar Shore high water ramp, Charles Mix County, * Snake Creek high water boat ramp, Charles Mix County, * North Wheeler, Charles Mix County, *North Point Prairie Dog Bay, Pickstown, * North Point St. Francis Bay, Pickstown, * South Shore, Pickstown, * American Creek, Chamberlain, * Platte Creek, Charles Mix County, * Buryanek, Gregory County.

Boaters are advised to use caution because extensive underwater and floating hazards may exist in those areas. Boaters can go online for the up-to-date status of boat ramps on Lake Francis Case.

Library Hours Change:

Springfield Library hours have changed to be open on:

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 4:15pm-5:00pm

Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday 11am-2pm

Are you interested in preschool or alternative kindergarten??

The administration at Bon Homme School District is starting to make plans for the 2010-11 school year. They will again offer a preschool program and an alternative kindergarten program based on interest. The school district is currently finishing up the sixth year of these programs and have found many benefits for all of the students who have been involved the past years. Like in the past, the preschool program will be for students who have turned the age of four by September 1, 2010 while the alternative kindergarten program will be for students who have turned five by September 1, 2010. Students who enroll in the alternative kindergarten program are students who are old enough to go to kindergarten, but are looking for the half day option. Both of these programs will be held in Tyndall. Surveys have been mailed to parents of potential students. The surveys need to be returned to the school district by March 12 so the administration can get an idea about numbers for each program. There will be an open house for both programs and information will be shared when a date has been picked. Feel free to contact your school or Mike Duffek, principal, if you have any questions about these programs.

Work Begins on SD 50 and SD 1804

South Dakota Department of Transportation officials announce work on SD 50 and SD 1804 began July 12. Cold milling asphalt and asphalt concrete paving operations will be done on SD 50 between Lake Andes and SD 44 and four miles on SD 1804 south of SD 50. Work will take place in both lanes with traffic being escorted through work zones by pilot cars and flaggers. Bridge work will also be taking place within the construction area taking traffic down to one lane at times. Work is expected to be completed by August 20. The Prime Contractor is Spencer Quarries Inc. of Mitchell SD. For more information, contact Tammy Williams, Eric Prunty, or Kyle Brockmueller at 995-8120.

Storm Water Project Begins Monday

The Preconstruction meeting for the storm water project was held Friday, July 23. Following the meeting, Mayor Norman Schelske announced that work will begin on the Storm Water Project August 2. Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., five days a week. If the project gets behind schedule, there may be some half days of work on Saturday. Survey stakes have already been set and the project is scheduled to begin at the corner of 8th St. and Oak. One block sections of the project will be completed at a time before the next block is started. The completion date for the project is October 1. There may be some times that water will need to shut off for sections of the town. The City Finance Office will make every attempt to notify residents ahead of time and will also provide updates of the project on the City's Website.