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1 Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D. Friday, Jan. 1, 1988 3C Briefly Dying together was bes Bush, Gephardt names to be first on ballot for couple, friends say in rows of three. On the Democrats' ballot, that means the first row will be Gephardt on the left, Tennessee Sen. Albert Gore in the middle and Illinois Sen.

Paul Simon on the right. The second row, from left, will be Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and former Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt.

Alone in the third row will be former Colorado Sen. Gary Hart. On the Republicans' ballot, the first row, from left, will be Bush, Kansas Sen. Bob Dole and former Delaware Gov. Pierre "Pete" du Pont.

The second row, from left, will be evangelist Pat Robertson, a slate of delegates not committed to any candidate and New York Rep. Jack Kemp. "On the surface, it might appear Hart drew a bad position, seventh out of seven," Hazeltine said. "Many people read up and down, not across, though, and he'll be the third name down for those people. That might not turn out to be such a bad spot.

"Kemp may have the worst position, at the far right in the bottom row of the Republican list. That should be the least likely place for people to continue reading to." enjoyed dancing until about 10 years ago, when Clifford began having heart problems. He also suffered from emphysema. LeRoy Mutschelknaus, owner of Lauren and Mutsch's Barber Shop, cut Clifford's hair at the shop just a week ago. Mutschelknaus remembered Clifford as a talkative man with a southern twang.

"He always had a lot of things to talk about," said occasionally visited Clifford in the hospital. "He always seemed to be in a good humor no matter how sick he was." Lillian was an energetic person. The last time Mutschelknaus and Clifford talked, Clifford said Lillian had resumed her job as manager of the house after a short hospital stay of her own. "She thinks she has to do everything. I can't get her to slow down," Clifford told him.

Lillian shared her husband's pain, Dolly Egert said. Clifford's last attack may have been too much for her. "I think chat's what this was," Dolly said. "She was so sensitive. She was always right there by his side." By MIKE SNIDER Argus Leader Staff Even in death, Clifford and Lillian Pitts weren't apart for long.

The Sioux Falls couple, married 13 years, died within a day of each other: Lillian, 76, on Sunday afternoon and Clifford, 77, about noon Monday in Sioux Valley Hospital. Their deaths apparently were caused by heart attacks. Funeral services were held Thursday. Family members and friends said they could not picture the couple apart. The timing may have made their deaths easier, some said.

Dolly Egert, 80, lived across the hall from the Pitts in the Beadle West Apartments on East 14th Street. Dolly answered a knock on her door about 3 p.m. Sunday. Lillian, her friend of more than twenty years, told her Clifford was having a heart attack. The two went back across the hall where Dolly talked to Clifford while Lillian dialed 911.

Clifford whom friends described as a man whose will was much stronger than his weak heart had survived attacks before. Working in 4 lK, Brian Bool and Jerry Graff, both of Glass, prepare to install a second "iiyr By TERRY WOSTER Argus Leader Staff PIERRE Vice President George Bush and Missouri Rep. Richard Gephardt will be first in South Dakota's presidential primary at least on the ballot. Secretary of State Joyce Hazel-tine drew ballot positions Thursday. Bush won the top spot among six Republican choices, and Gephardt took the first position among seven Democratic candidates.

South Dakota's presidential primary is Feb. 23. It's the first primary since the Legislature moved the date ahead to try to attract more candidates and national attention. In the past, the presidential primary was held in June. Primary contests for state and local offices will continue to be held then.

"Some people who have studied elections have thought that placement on the ballot makes a difference in the outcome," Ha-zeltine said. "I'm not sure how much it affects the voting, but perhaps it's a factor in a race with several relatively unknown candidates." The primary ballot isn't set up with a single, vertical list of names, she said. Names appear United Way Pledges as of Wednesday $2,456,006 (over 100 1st tier goal $2,455,000 Will allow agencies to maintain funds at 1987 levels. Incraaa funding to current Otnclm or fund ntw 0nc)M 19 month old with cancer dies A 19-month-old Sioux Falls boy, whose grandparents were flown in from the Netherlands to visit him Christmas Day, died Wednesday of cancer. Funeral services will be today for Daniel Regas, the son oi iea and Truus Obituary.

5C boy died in Sioux Valley Hospital from a cancer that appeared in his bone marrow after treatments cleared the cancer from his skin and mouth. Last week, an anonymous donor provided the $2,600 plane tickets so that Truus Regas's parents, Leo and Dini Vande-Vyver of Oldenzaal, Holland, could travel to see Daniel. Fire destroys Battic trailer home A trailer home owned by Judy Lentsch of rural Baltic was destroyed in a fire Thursday. No cause for the blaze has been determined, said Myron Nohava, Baltic fire chief. The trailer home, located at Coachman Manor west of Baltic, was a total loss.

Departments from Lyons, Crooks and Baltic were called to the scene around 4:30 p.m. No one was home at the time, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters battled the blaze for about four hours. Man arrested on drug charges Bond was set Thursday at $10,000 for Samuel John Larsen, 33, 2112 E. 31st St.

North was charged Wednesday with possession of cocaine and an amphetamine with intent to distribute. Larsen was arrested without resistance' Wednesday at his home by officers of the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Sioux Falls Police Department. Officers seized about seven ounces of cocaine, four ounces of an amphetamine and about $14,000 in cash. A preliminary hearing for Larsen is set for 9 a.m. Jan.

8 in Magistrate Court. Campbell installed as police chief The Sioux Falls City Commission Thursday approved the appointment of Leroy Campbell as city police chief. Campbell replaces Dave Green, who retired. The panel also gave the worker's compensation fund authorization to spend an additional $25,000. Finance Director Manfred Szameit said two settlements this year hit the fund budget of $210,000 harder than expected.

Cross-country skiers to celebrate trails Cross-country skiers in Sioux Falls will gather from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Oxbow Park to celebrate the opening of the Parks and Recreation Department's newly groomed ski trails. The park is located at 49th Street and Oxbow Avenue. Free hot chocolate and chili will be offered by Wendy's. The public party is hosted by the Bike Barn and KKRC-FM.

No one takes home Iowa Lottery jackpot DES MOINES, Iowa No one claimed the $1.5 million Iowa Lottery jackpot Thursday night, but five players split $55,000 in prize money in the televised show. The Lottery said the grand prize would rise to $1.6 million for next week's game. Dukakis steering panel announced The South Dakota presiden tial campaign for Massachu setts Gov. Micnaei uuKaKis has announced the names of 85 people on a Minnehaha County steering committee. The group will serve as me primary advisory group for the local Democrat's cam paign, a Dukakis press release said.

Hugh Grogan, Sioux Falls, will serve as chairman of the committee. fnnntv office holders on the rnimmittee are: County Com missioner Candy Hanson, City Commissioner busan Kanaau and state Reps. Pat Kane, Pflm Nelson. Linda Stensland and Mary Vanderlinde. Yesterday Ten years ago on this date, residents in Sherman were facing the possible loss of their post office because of the same government regulations that had cut back their service two months earlier.

Argus Leader photo by LLOYD B. CUNNINGHAM First National Bank building downtown. Strong winds dropped the wind chill index to minus 30 degrees, making it a tough day for workers. United Way meets its $2.4 million goal Lillian Pitts Clifford Pitts But this time, the unexpected happened. As medics tried to revive Clifford, Lillian collapsed, Dolly said.

Lillian never regained consciousness, Dolly said. "It was kind of a shocker. But I think if it had to be for the two of them, then I think the way it happened, it probably was the best." Clifford and Lillian Pitts were married June 1, 1974. It was the second marriage for both. Clifford had been a resident of Sioux Falls since 1951 and was employed as a steam fitter before retiring about 12 years ago.

She was a bookkeeper before retiring in 1978. Both were quick wits, with spirits younger than their bodies. They the wind jP Humboldt and employees of Viking section of windows Thursday in the $2.5 million would have allowed for the funding of new agencies or an increase in funding to existing agencies. Kirby said the stock mnrkAt rrash. changes in tax Dan Kirby rules which reward contributors less and a six-month sympathy strike at John Morrell Co.

adversely impacted the amount of money raised. Morrell workers normally have contributed about $128,000, said Bill Barlow, president of the United Way. This year the campaign received a contribution of about hits from the late 1950s through the mid-1970s, program manager Ted Barris says. Research shows that Sioux Falls needs a true gold station, he says. "You won't hear us play the Rascals next to Madonna." KKFN will target listeners from 24 to 54 years old, especially the 35-to 39-year-old crowd.

Disc jockeys will be playing the Top 40 tunes the boom babies remember from high school, songs they would've heard on KISD in Sioux Falls or WLS in Chicago, songs like Jim Croce's Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Chicago's Color My World or the Beatles' just wanted to get her something she couldn't take Ted Krauth lottery ticket buyer name on the tickets inside each envelope determines weekly spinners. Barbara Stargel enlisted the help of family members to process her parents' tickets. To speed the work, they bought a rubber stamp with Krauth's name, address and phone number so the ticket would not have to be handwritten each time. It will take about $40 of the ft Former Augustana coach dies From staff reports Olaf "Ole" Odney, head basketball coach at Augustana College for 18 years, died Thursday morning in Sioux Valley Hospital after a bout with pneumonia. He was 77.

Odney coached from 1948 to 1966. In 1962 his team won the North Central Conference championship. During his years as a coach, he developed a special relationship with his players, a member of the 1962 championship team said. Ole Odney Obituary. 5C friends said he always made certain members of his team were ready to play basketball.

"He was a very quiet, unassuming, almost easygoing appearing man," said the Rev. A. Richard Peterson, who served on the faculty with Odney. "Underneath he was strong and caring and conscientious almost to the point of being meticulous. He was just a great and good man." Phil Miedema of Sioux Falls, who was a member of the 1962 team, said: "We worked on things until he was positive we understood them." Odney was born and raised in Sioux Falls.

He was graduated from Washington High School in 1928 and from Augustana College, with a major in history, in 1932. In 1948 Odney accepted a position as coach and physical education instructor at Augustana College. He stopped coaching in 1966 but worked as a teacher until 1975. Current Augustana Coach Bill Gross said: "When I was playing from '69 to '67, 1 remember he used to come around and sit with us, and he would tell all the old stories of the conference. He loved talking about basketball.

He was a first class guy." Geanna Schlueter, granddaughter of B.C. and Ruth Augh-enbaugh of Iroquois, will appear today in the Tournament of Roses Parade. ry ..1 A OS By CORRINE OLSON Argus Leader Staff Despite economic conditions that hampered fund-raising, the Sioux Empire United Way has surpassed its $2.4 million goal. "Everyone did a tremendous job in a tough market. We're not expanding into any substantial new programs, but we're not eliminating anything either," said Dan Kirby, the 1987 campaign chairman.

Kirby said Thursday that the United Way has raised $2,456,006, with some pledges yet to be made. The United Way campaign set two goals this year. Meeting the $2.4 million goal will allow the 32 United Way agencies to provide service next year at the same level they did in 1987. A second goal of adio station changes its tune S.D. native to twirl baton in Rose parade $50,000 from the Morrell replacement workers.

To make up for a part of the reduction in contributions from workers, the corporate gift from the company was increased by about 40 percent, or $10,000. Kirby said other individuals and companies in the community increased their pledges and were able to make up for the shortfall at Morrell. The strike not only affected giving, but also increased the need for services from United Way agencies, ranging from the local food pantry to counseling services, Kirby said. About 30,000 Sioux Falls residents are served by United Way agencies, Kirby said. Lady Madonna.

In switching to vintage music, KKFN joins a hot battle in Sioux Falls for the Baby Boom listeners. Arbitron ratings from this summer showed that KELO-AM, KELO-FM and KIOV-FM held second, third and fourth place in the local market. The KELOs and KIOV, with contemporary formats that include music from the '50s, '60s and '70s, claimed the boomers. They're a good group to woo because advertisers like to reach the young professionals well-known Radio stationSee 2C winnings to pay postage for the non-winning ticket entries. Krauth said his foray into nearby Council Bluffs, Iowa, to buy the tickets brought some suspicious looks from store clerks.

Nebraska does not have a state lottery. "I had to go to four places before I got all I wanted," he said. "I took all that one place had." Possible prizes on the tickets range from $1 to $800. Jack Ratekin, public information officer for the Iowa lottery, said Krauth's purchase was "the single largest purchase of tickets by an individual that we've been made aware of. It sounds like they had a lot of By ANN GRAUVOGL Argus Leader Staff After too many years at the bottom of the Sioux Falls ratings charts, radio station KYKC-AM Thursday changed its name, threw out its country 45s and decided to woo Baby Boomers.

Radio station KKFN-AM signed on the air at noon Thursday to the tunes of bubbling champagne, cheers and the Beach Boys. The station at 1230 on the AM dial redefined itself as Sioux Falls' Fun Spot. The renamed station will play a solid-gold format of chart-topping Man gives wife 1 ,200 lottery tickets By BRUCE CONLEY Argus Leader Staff Unit 40 in today's Tournament of Roses Parade is of special interest to B.C. and Ruth Aughen-baugh of Iroquois. Their granddaughter, Geanna Schlueter, is the featured baton twirler with the Michigan State University marching band.

The 275 members of the Marching Spartans will perform in the parade along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, and at half-time of the Rose Bowl football game between Michigan State and the University of Southern California. Schlueter's parents, Joanne and Gene Schlueter, are former residents of Sioux Falls. The family moved to Hoffman Estates, 111., about six years ago. Geanna, 20, is a junior at Michigan State majoring in communications. A former Miss Majorette in Illinois, she accepted a scholarship to attend Michigan State.

The Aughenbaughs, who farm southeast of Iroquois, will watch their granddaughter today on national television. NBC will broadcast the Tournament of Roses Parade beginning at 10 a.m. and the Rose Bo-vl football game at 3:30 p.m. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Ted Krauth took a gamble on his wife's Christmas present, buying her a suitcase with 1,200 Iowa lottery tickets packed inside.

Lucille Krauth won $460 from the 1,200 one-dollar tickets. "I just wanted to get her something she couldn't take back," Krauth said. She didn't get an automatic spin ticket that lets the holder take part in the weekly jackpot spin, now $1.6 million. But the Krauths are still trying for a trip to Des Moines and a spin on the wheel. Under Iowa rules, players may send five non-winning tickets per envelope to the lottery.

Five envelopes are drawn each week and the 1.