Rapid City Journal from Rapid City, South Dakota • 24

Wednesday, November 3, 2004 www.rapidcityjournal.com RAPID CITY JOURNAL James T. Lee, 82 Longmont, Colo. Beatrice Irene 'Bea' Lutz, 93 Sturgis Carl W. Goergen, 83 Rapid City Robert Hal Jewett, 85 Newell Julie Anne Iverson, 45 Maryville, Tenn. Fred Ameal Flaigg, 87 Newell Cecil Hight, 74 Presho Dolores D.

VanNingen, 72 Rapid City Fred F. 'Budger' Brewer, 63 Pine Ridge James T. Lee, World War II Vet May 17, 1922 October 13, 2004 LONGMONT, Colo. James Theodore "Jim" Lee was born near Exeter, Nebraska. He was the oldest son of Ruby Crews Becker Lee and Theodore Becker.

The family lived near Exeter, Nebraska, Cozad. Nebraska, Fairburn, South Dakota and eventually settled in Rapid City, South Dakota, where Jim completed high school. His college education was interrupted by World War II. He was in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, stationed in the Pacific Theater.

He was involved in many actions, most notably the Battle for Okinawa. He was training for the invasion of Japan when the war ended and he credited President Harry Truman with ending the war quickly and thereby saving hundreds of thousands of Allied and Japanese lives. Although he had many experiences and accomplishments in life, he requested that his grave marker say simply "World War II Vet." After the war, Jim completed his education, earning a degree in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines in 1948. He went to work for the U.S. Geological Survey and remained with them until his retirement in 1977.1 He began his career with the USGS in the field, surveying for topographic maps.

His field assignments included surveying the Alaskan wilderness near Denali by helicopter in the late 1940's and surveying the Yellowstone backcountry by horseback. He met Lorraine Dobnik Lee of Diamondville, Wyoming, while on assignment there. They married in 1953 and had one son, Frank, in 1954. Jim retired from the USGS in 1977 as Chief of Cartography, Rocky Mountain Division. During his long retirement he pursued his many hobbies, including photography, reading history and travel.

He loved the mountains, old cars, professional football, his family and beer. He was preceded in death by his brothers Walt, Dan and Marion. He is survived by his sister, Harriet Vickerman, of Rapid City, South Dakota, and his son Frank, daughter -inlaw Robin and his grandchildren Kristen and James of Longmont, Colorado. Beatrice Irene 'Bea' Lutz STURGIS Beatrice Irene "Bea" Lutz, 93, Sturgis, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at Sturgis Community Long Term Care Center.

Survivors include two daughters, Janice Peck, Sturgis, and Donna Burdine, Bison; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel and one hour before services Friday at the church.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, with the Rev. Howard Smith officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m.

Friday at Buffalo Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Today's services Esther L. Beardsley 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Custer Delphine M.

Buffington 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Custer Josephine I. 'Josie' Edsall 2 p.m. at FidlerIsburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish Timothy M. Fast Horse 9 a.m.

at Sacred Heart 1 Catholic Church in Wounded Knee Verna O. Hall -1 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Winner Frances E. Hobbs 1 p.m. PST at Greenwood Mortuary's Garden Chapel in San Diego John A.

Jenkins 10 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Hermosa Anna Lawrence Knapp 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Hulett, Wyo. Robert L. Samuelson 10:30 a.m.

at Faith Community Center Carl W. Goergen Goergen Schmidt June 29, 19461 in Woonsocket. They farmed near Woonsocket until moving to Rapid City in June 1958. He worked in Rapid City for CocaCola Bottling from June 1966 until retiring in 1988. Carl enjoyed his family and doing woodworking.

Carl is survived by his wife Marian Goergen, Rapid City: 2 sons, Daniel Goergen, Sturgis; David Goergen, Rapid City: 3 daughters, Dorothy Smith, Rapid I City: Carla Fitzner, Gillette, WY; Diane Goergen, Rapid City; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Anna Goergen; 1 grandchild; 1 brother. Anton Goergen and 1 sister, Leona a Wetzel. Visitation is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday November 3, 2004 with a Spiritual Wake Service at 7 p.m.

at BehrensWilson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday November 4, 2004 at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with Father Marcin Garbacz officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. RAPID CITY Carl W. Goergen, 83, Rapid City, died Monday November 1, 2004 at his daughter's home after a 15-year battle with cancer. Carl was born March 22. 1921 at Woonsocket, SD to Nick and Anna (Thill) Goergen.

I He attended school in Sanborn County. Carl marCarl ried Marian 2001 Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rushmore Hall Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004 -In Our Care: Eula Wierenga: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Savor officiating. Interment will follow at Mt.

View Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the funeral home. Carl Goergen: Visitation is set for to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2004 with a Spiritual Wake Service at 7 p.m at Behrens- Wilson Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with Father Marcin Garbacz officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park. Dolores D. VanNingen: Funeral Services will be 10 a.m.

Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Behrens- Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Coates officiating. BEHRENS Visitation will be November from 5 3, to 2004 7 p.m. at the WILSON Wednesday, FUNERAL HOME funeral home. Please visit us at behrensmortuary.com 632 St. 1 Rapid City 51: 01 Jim tarlor Dire tor Robert Hal Jewett NEWELL Robert Hal Jewett, 85, Newell, died Monday, Nov.

1, 2004, at Fort Meade Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Jewett, Newell; three sons, Robert Jewett Dell Rapids, and James Jewett and Jay Jewett, both of Gillette, one daughter, Mae, Newell; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Gwyn Jewett and Oliver Jewett both of Belle Fourche, and Jack Jewett, Mesa, and one sister, Bonnie Cole, Mesa. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche and one hour before services Thursday at the church.

A family gathering will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Service of Remembrance will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Newell Christian Fellowship Church, with the Rev.

Mel Dietz officiating. Burial, with full military honors by the Belle Fourche Honor Guard, will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A memorial has been established by his family. Julie Anne Iverson MARYVILLE, Tenn.

Julie Anne Iverson went to be with Jesus on Oct. 28, 2004 after a School in 1977. Was employed by Dr. Burnett MD, RC Med Center, and BH Eye Institute respectively. She is survived by her husband James of Maryville, TN, her parents, her brothers (Jeffrey and Micheal Miller of RC and Randy Miller of Yuba City, CA).

Her father-in-law Glenn Iverson of RC, her daughterin-law and husband Pam Joe Uker of RC and their 3 children. Brother-in-law and wife Tom and Beth Iverson. Her Aunt Billie Uncle John Mason of San Jose, CA. Uncle Jack and Aunt Nancy Morgheim of Denver, Co. Her loving generous spirit will be desperately missed.

We loved her dearly. Services will be at the Dotson Funeral Home in Knoxville, pending cremation. lengthy illness, at a hospice in Knoxville, TN. Born to David and Patricia Miller on Sept. 11, 1959 in Denver, who are surviving.

Moved to Rapid City Julie in 1973, gradIverson uated from at Stevens High Fred Ameal Flaigg Julie NEWELL Fred Ameal Flaigg, 87, Newell, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at his ranch on Warren Creek north of Newell. Survivors include two sisters, Rose Sundstrom, Grand Junction, and Mae Strohschein. Newell. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.

to 9 p.m. today at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis and one hour before services Thursday at the church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Lutheran Church in Newell, with the Rev.

Deb Geelsdottir officiating. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery near Newell. A memorial has been established to Castlerock Volunteer Fire Department. More information may be found at www.kinkadefuneralchapel.com. Cecil Glenwood Rhoades Hight PRESHO Cecil Glenwood Rhoades Hight, 74, Presho, died Monday, Nov.

1, 2004, at his home. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Hight, Presho; three sons, Clifford Hight, Winner, Clarence John Hight, Dupree, and Calvin Hight, Presho; three daughters, Glenda Brodrecht, Betsy Brodrecht and Mary Vaughn, all of Presho; two brothers, Curtis Hight, Colona, and Clifford "Tenny" Hight, White River; two sisters, Sharley Zoschke, Harlingen, Texas, and Clarice Jansen, Dallas, S.D.; 25 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 p.m.

to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Isburg Funeral Chapel in Presho. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov.

5, at Wood Community Hall. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Wood. Dolores D. VanNingen RAPID CITY Dolores D. VanNingen, 72, Rapid City, died Sunday October 31, 2004 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Dolores is survived by her sons and daughters, Michael and wife and very special daughter-in-law Judy Anderson, Sturgis; Connie Ross; Dolores Christine HarVanNingen ritt; both of Rapid City; Mark and special friend Alice Anderson, Colton, OR; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and sister Marie Bossman, Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband John, Nov. 25, 2003; parents and sister Maxine Hewitt. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday November 4, 2004 at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Coates officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday November 3, 2004 at the funeral home. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com. Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is i in care of arrangements. Fred F.

'Budger' Brewer PINE RIDGE Fred F. "Budger" Brewer, 63, Pine Ridge, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Survivors include four sons, Greg Brewer, Pine Ridge, and Michael Brewer, Tyrell Brewer and Anthony Brewer, all of Manderson; two daughters, Connie Cook, El Paso, Texas, and Tracy Brewer, Phoenix; his mother, Laura Brewer, Omaha, three brothers, Tom Brewer, Rapid City, Everette "Gabby" Brewer, Pine Ridge, and Willard Brewer, Denver; one sister, Elena Dameron, Omaha; and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, with the Rev. Steve Sanford officiating. Cremation memorial services will be held in a private ceremony at a later date. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.

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"We have to deal with reality of paying for those services. Up until this point we have given at least verbal approval or support that expansion was something that needed to be included in the rates." Alderwoman Jean French was adamant that the proposed rates are too high. "I know we need the funding, but we've got to figure out some other way to do it. It's got to be palatable," French said. Alderman Sam Kooiker said he is concerned about expansion being paid for through rates.

Instead, Koolker wants to take a look at increasing the fees charged to hook up to the city system called tap fees first because they have not been adjusted since 1989. "I cannot support putting the entire growth factor into rates. I'd like to see us start at the other end of the equation. Remove the growth factor from the rates and adjust the fees accordingly to see how much those fees will bear," he said. But funding $500,000 in sewer expansion solely from fees would mean increasing those tap fees 10 times, said Dan Coon, engineering project manager.

And funding $1.5 million in water expansion would mean increasing water tap fees 30 times. Mayor Jim Shaw said the reason the city is at the point now that it needs to raise rates considerably is because rates have not been 1 raised adequately and routinely over time. Shaw recommended raising rates based on what is needed to pay the costs of the existing system, and then discuss ways to fund the nearly $2 million needed for expansion projects. Council President Ron Kroeger agreed that the council has not kept pace and raised rates when it should have, but he argued that rates ought to pay for expansion. "Until we get rates where they need to be this is going to be an issue forever and we're always going to be trying to rob some piggy bank to pay for expansion," he said.

Alderman Tom Johnson said over the past four years the council has sidestepped the issue and hasn't had the courage to charge what is necessary. Johnson said at one time city utilities were adequately funded even though the rates weren't keeping up with the rate of inflation. Contact Scott Aust at 394-8415 or scott.aust@rapidcityjournal.com Steve staff A Sturgis area couple, left, chat with poll workers Tuesday at the Bear Butte No. 9 precinct election table in Sturgis Community Center. Pace: Pie still banned From Page C1 the hall was plastered with chance to say "hello" to sel- signs warning voters to turn dom-seen neighbors.

A sample off their cell phones and take of the election board's potluck their campaigning 100 feet lunch and afternoon cookies away from the building. was usually shared with vot- "No politics," an election ers. worker admonished a pair of But several years ago, then- women chatting in front of the Attorney General Mark Bar- ballot box. nett banned Wasta's tradition- On the Pine Ridge reservaal pie and coffee social served tion, KILI radio was reporting at the community hall during that about 30 percent of voters voting. had turned out before noon at On Tuesday, the door into some precincts.

In 1948, the United States of Indonesia was established as Dutch and Indonesians settled their conflict. SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HOUSE Project BRF 90-2(92)64 PCN 4438 PENNINGTON COUNTY 1-90 Structure 2.3 miles east of the Elk Vale Road Exit Replace Structure Date: November 23, 2004 Time: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Place: SDDOT Rapid City Region Office Meeting Room 2300 Eglin Street Rapid City, S.D. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold an open house style public hearing to discuss and receive public input on the above project.

The open house will be informal, with one-on-one discussions with design staff. Between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., SDDOT staff will be available with displays to discuss the project and answer your questions. Information will be available on the acquisition of rightof-way, relocation assistance, the environmental impacts of the project, and the economic and social effects of the project's location and design. During this time, you will also have the opportunity to present written comments.

Notice is given to all persons with disabilities that this house is being held in a physically accessible place and that interpreter services will be provided upon request. Please notify the SDDOT Environmental Office at (605) 773-3309, no less than 48 hours prior to the house if you have special needs for which this department will make arrangements. For TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) assistance, call 1-800-877-1113. All persons interested in this project are invited to attend this house anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

For further information regarding the proposed improvements, contact Joel Gengler, Chief Roadway Design Engineer, (605) 773-3433..