Monthly Archives: September 2005

Michels takes command of SDNG battalion While on active duty he served in Desert Storm in the 1st Infantry Division in Kuwait. He returned to the South Dakota National Guard in 1993. The 1st Battalion, 147 Field Artillery is headquartered in Sioux Falls and its soldiers are primarily from southeastern … Read Article →

SDNG deploys support force to Louisiana "I want to personally thank these volunteers as they leave their homes and families to assist others who have suffered during this natural disaster," said Gov. Mike Rounds. The SDNG task force will be a logistical support package composed of a command and control … Read Article →

News from the Secretary This is not a place of sky scrapers and millions of yards of concrete. Ours is a natural world dominated by big clear sky, the land, and things of the land. In the winter, we listen to the winds howl. In the spring, we listen to … Read Article →

Practices to reduce high tractor fuel costs SDSU Extension Farm Machinery Specialist Dick Nicolai said one practice that minimizes fuel consumption is the no-till method that requires fewer passes over the land to till and plant crops. "No-till farming has been used by some South Dakota farmers over the years … Read Article →

Local 4-H'ers compete at state 4-H horse show Eight members participated in 11 events. Joanna Strom, Brittany Rederick and Katie Sokolowski participated in the Senior Division. Katie Sokolowski received Grand Champion in Senior Pleasure Driving. Other senior ribbon placings were as follows: Western Showmanship: Red � Brittany Rederick, JoAnna Strom. … Read Article →

USDA to extend Conservation Reserve Progrm contracts "The expiration affects approximately 8,000 acres now protected by the CRP in South Dakota," said Cutler. "Extending certain existing contracts will ensure that CRP's environmental benefits are preserved." All contracts expiring Sept. 30 are eligible for the extension except where the extension would … Read Article →

Spreadsheet can help plan winter wheat costs SDSU Extension Area Management Specialist Jack Davis assembled the spreadsheet with the assistance of Jerauld County Extension Marketing/Farm Business Management Educator Mark Major. The total cost to grow a winter wheat crop in South Dakota is estimated to rise by 10 to 15 … Read Article →

Chamber Chat I Hate Hamlet � Sept. 28 running through Saturday, Oct. 1. Show starting at 8 p.m., with a final performance Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. A haunted New York apartment. A TV actor who hates Hamlet. The ghost of John Barrymore, Hamlet extraordinaire. It's a recipe for … Read Article →

Blood drive scheduled Oct. 4 The blood drive hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vermillion High School. The need for blood is constant. As long as there are hospitals with patients, there will be a need for blood. Your donation means another chance at life and this … Read Article →

Vermillion, Cuba and Banned Books Week Since 1998, over 250 independent libraries have been established throughout Cuba. The movement's purpose is to challenge restrictions on freedom of information, offer public access to uncensored library material reflecting all points of view, and to provide unmonitored public meeting places. In the spring … Read Article →