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For the Record Marlene Amundson, Presiding: July 30 � August 5, 1999. Adam James Lyon, 7 1/2 Market St., Vermillion: Seat belt violation, $20.00. Sarah J. McInerney, 4605 E. 26th St., #102, Sioux Falls: Speeding on state highway, $35.00 plus costs. Cindy S. Smith, 434 N. Pine #35, Vermillion: Speeding … Read Article →

For the Record Marlene Amundson, Presiding: July 23 � July 29, 1999. Stephanie L. Knecht, 911 E. Duke #45, Vermillion: Insufficient funds check 3rd degree, $100 or less, $53.50 plus costs, 5 days jail. Jail is suspended based on the following conditions: Immediate restitution, no similiar violations for six months. … Read Article →

Heat stresses livestock; production can decrease when temperatures increase When heat indexes approach the 90 degree Fahrenheit mark, heat stress becomes a concern, said Brad Johnson, Extension feedlot specialist at South Dakota State University. Several Extension specialists gave their comments on heat stress in various livestock species. "Heat stress is … Read Article →

Boonie hats replace seed corn caps More than 200 farmers toured the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm July 15 looking like they had just stepped out of Operation Desert Storm. The tan "boonie hats" they wore that day and took home with them afterward, were not part of a military … Read Article →

For the Record Marlene Amundson, Presiding: July 16 � July 22, 1999. Colin K. Hutchison, 1603 Vonnie St., Vermillion: Failure to make proper stop at intersection, $48.50 plus costs. Daniel J. Walsh, 31352 465th Ave., Vermillion: Possession of alcohol by minor, $73.50 plus costs. Julie Higgins, 1809 Baylor, Vermillion: Renewal … Read Article →

4-H members visit Washington, DC Seventy-eight South Dakota 4-H members between the ages of 15-19 and four chaperones recently returned home from Washington, DC after attending Citizenship-Washington Focus, a week-long experience in citizenship and leadership training at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, MD. The program is designed to … Read Article →

State 4-H Horse Show held Nine Clay County 4-H members participated in the State 4-H Horse Show in Huron recently. There were approximately 700 youth involved in 29 separate horse events plus judging, demonstrations and illustrated talks related to the horse project. The following is a list of State Horse … Read Article →

4-H'ers are urged to capture classic barns in soybean art Do you have a favorite barn? One that's quaint and full of character? Think it qualifies as a work of art? South Dakota 4-H members are on the look out for classic barns in the state to re-create using soybean … Read Article →

Hubert chosen as 4-H ambassador Tabitha Hubert, 16, daughter of Joe and Jeanette Hubert, Vermillion, has been chosen to represent the youth in one of South Dakota's newly organized Field Education Units as a 4-H Council/Ambassador according to Dr. Mary Ellen Aamot, State 4-H/Youth specialist. Hubert is one of 46 … Read Article →

Remember safety before entering fields To optimize a farmer's time in the field during harvest, Bill Campbell, Extension farm machinery and safety specialist, recommends a farmer think about machinery maintenance and safety before taking the combine, or any machine, out of the shed and into the field. Preventative maintenance can … Read Article →