2 Broadcaster Press April 28, 2015 www.broadcasteronline.com 2015 Corn Planting Concerns BROOKINGS, S.D. - Corn planters are running earlier than normal in parts of South Dakota due to the dry weather conditions which have persisted since fall. Although South Dakota’s spring planting window for corn generally runs from late April to mid-June - with 10 percent of corn in the ground by May 10 - mid-April’s weather conditions suggest that corn planting may be able to proceed significantly ahead of normal in 2015, explained Dennis Todey, SDSU Extension Climate Specialist South Dakota State Climatologist. When planting into dryer conditions requires some additional considerations, explained Jonathan Kleinjan, SDSU Extension Crop Production Extension Associate “Based on current dry soil conditions, it may be necessary to increase planting depth,” Kleinjan said. “The standard planting depth of 1.5-inches may be too shallow in some fields this year.” Ideal seeding depth, Kleinjan said should be based on soil conditions and the near-term or 10-day weather outlook. “When the seedbed is dry or is likely to become dry, planting depth should be increased to 2-3 inches if that is where there is uniform soil moisture,” Kleinjan said. “Corn plants are easily capable of emerging from those depths and the risks associated with deeper planting are less than the risks of planting in dry soil with little to no precipitation in the forecast.” Kleinjan does not recommend planting corn deeper than 3 inches. “Moisture conditions, and thus ideal planting depth, may vary throughout the season and even throughout each field,” Kleinjan said. “It is important to thoroughly check the conditions in each field prior to planting.” Weather may slow down emergence Current weather forecasts suggest that the week of April 19, 2015 may be cooler than normal, which may affect soil temperatures, said Todey. “Because corn germination is a result of adequate moisture and temperature conditions, it is recommended that corn should not be planted until morning soil temperatures at a depth of 2 inches are at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit,” Todey said. Kleinjan explained further that corn seeds will absorb water in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, but they will not begin root or shoot growth; potentially leading to seed rot and poor emergence. “Corn hybrids with increased cold tolerance and fungicide seed treatments can help plant survival when planting at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit,” Kleinjan said. He recommended farmers consult with their local agronomist regarding corn hybrid selection and seed treat- ment decisions when contemplating early corn planting. Early germination considerations Early planting potentially leads to early germination and plant growth. The growing point of a corn plant emerges at the V6 growth stage after about 475 growing degree days (GDDs). “Most research suggests that corn damaged by frost prior to the V6 growth stage will retain nearly 100 percent of yield potential,” Kleinjan said. He added that corn plants at the V9-V12 stage, damaged by a late season frost should recover but can have delayed maturity, reduced plant height, and yield reductions of up to 50 percent. Producers can use the following online tool to predict corn growth stages, accumulated GDDs and spring or fall frost risks for any county in the U.S. Corn Belt: https://mygeohub.org/ groups/u2u/gdd. “The probability of accumulating enough GDDs for corn to reach the V6 growth stage, and thus be susceptible to significant frost damage, prior to the latest last potential freeze date is very small,” Todey said. “This has only occurred once or twice in the last 35 years therefore, this should not be a concern in corn producing areas of the state.” To learn more, visit iGrow. org. Finnegan, Bye Present Polished Stone Challenge Two Vermillion high school seniors, Regan Bye and Rachel Finnegan, recently demonstrated to their local 4th and 5th grade students how their character can be compared to a polished stone. Earlier this school year the two were selected by their school administrators, along with 104 high school seniors from all across the state, to carry an important message of character to their elementary and middle school students. Bye and Finnegan are part of this year’s annual SD Youth Foundation’s Hometown Heroes of Character poster project. This year’s platform message is called, “A Click Away From Chaos, polishing your character in a social media centered world!” Bye and Finnegan shared some of the conveniences that come along with social media and the internet but more importantly they shared the pitfalls of misusing today’s technology. Following their visit with the younger students, they challenged their local students to carry a polished stone in their pocket for two weeks as a reminder that they should always try their best to make choices will help them polish their character. The Hometown Heroes COURTESY PHOTO Regan Bye and Rachel Finnegan, recently demonstrated to their local 4th and 5th grade students how their character can be compared to a polished stone as part of the S.D. Youth Foundation’s Hometown Heros of Character project. shared specific moments with their students when it would be very appropriate to reach for their polished stone. Some of these moments included: ATTENTION LADIES We are back again this season! Everyone is welcome to our Wednesday Morning Golf luncheon & dominos. WEDNESDAY’S BEGINNING MAY 6th Golf Tee off at 9:00 A.M. (come 10-15 minutes early to line up) Lunch furnished by Cherry Street at approx. 11:45 Dominos to follow. Questions? Call Pat at 624-8138 about one of my schoolmates will this make them or myself a more polished person? -Before I choose to be critical about others will my actions help promote friendships or will my actions push us further apart? -At the end of the day, the elementary students will be asked to review their actions. Did my actions lead me to be more like a polished stone or was I a little rough around the edges. Bye and Finnegan are a part of a statewide character building initiative that includes Hometown Heroes from 45 South Dakota communities from across the entire state. Collectively, all of these Hometown Heroes will take the “polishing your character message,” to 15,000 to 20,000 students statewide. You can view the Hometown Heroes regional video message that was presented to your local students by going to sd4hfoundation.org. This same site will have a poster file which features all of the Hometown Heroes from your region of the state. For additional information related to the program please feel free to contact the poster project coordinator Phil Olson at Philip. olson@sdstate.edu -Will this text message I am sending be perceived as smooth or rough for me or others? -Before I choose to pass 3.5” the latest bit of gossip along x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt Retiring soon? Let’s talk. WEDNESDAY MORNING LADIES GOLF Curt Robinson University of South Dakota biologist Jake Kerby, the eastern South Dakota coordinator for the national organization FrogWatch USA, will train interested citizens April 25 to conduct field research on local frog species and populations. The training will take place from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Room 145 of the Churchill Haines building on the campus of the University of South Dakota. According to Kerby, the training will enable members of the public to recognize different frogs and different frog calls. This will allow citizen scientists to conduct field research and document the types of frogs they hear, and where they hear them. Kerby adds that shrinking frog numbers in recent years makes frog research especially important. “Training citizens to help perform this research expands the areas where we can gather information, and this is extremely useful to our understanding of frogs,” said Kerby. “The information provided by citizens helps us learn which amphibians are in trouble, and which ones are not in trouble.” Kerby advises anyone interested in frogs or nature to visit the national FrogWatch website at: https://www.aza. org/frogwatch Hanson Honored For Public Service USD Professor Elizabeth Hanson was honored for outstanding public service in her role as president of the South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association, receiving the Blair and Linda Tremere Faculty Service Award in the College of Arts & Sciences. “It’s important to me to improve the lives of people with disabilities,” she said. “That’s been my professional mission statement since I started working as a speechlanguage pathologist.” Hanson performs research in communications sciences and disorders and teaches both undergraduate and graduate classes in Augmentative and Alternative Communications, Advanced Communication Science, Theories and Methods of Graduate Study and Research, and Neuromotor Speech Disorders. In her role leading the Speech-Language-Hearing Association Hanson helped provide continuing education training for speech-language pathologists and audiologists so they could better help their clients with speech, language, swallowing, hearing, balance, and processing disorders. Hansen and a coalition of other professionals work with the state Department of Education to make sure all children who need help with communication have a plan in place before they start school. “It’s been extremely gratifying to fulfill my professional mission in this way,” she said. Hanson joined USD in 2005. She earned her master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her doctorate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The award was established in 2011 by Blair and Linda Tremere of Golden Valley, Minn., to encourage and recognize the valuable role that Arts & Sciences faculty play in the lives of their communities and states. USD Student Groups Recognized Three student groups at the University of South Dakota were recognized by the South Dakota Board of Regents for their academic achievement, community service and organizational leadership. Kappa Alpha Theta received the Award for Academic Excellence, holding the top sorority grade point average on the USD campus for 41 of the past 45 semesters. It recently broke its own record with a cumulative GPA of 3.545, including 41 members with perfect 4.0 GPA. Chapter members represent more than 25 different majors and are involved in 31 different pre-professional organizations. Kappa Alpha Theta President Brianna Davis of Dell Rapids received the award. The Community Service Award went to Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning (AWOL), which encourages active citizenship through service-learning experiences held offcampus. AWOL President Ashley McKeown of Sioux Falls accepted the award. Through AWOL students are exposed to diverse social issues and are encouraged to apply their experiences after they return to campus. Core values of diversity, education and application are stressed. Lambda Chi Alpha received the Award for Organizational Leadership for its program stressing extracurricular involvement on campus and in the community. Recent projects include serving in the USD Student Government Association, sorority and fraternity life, ambassadorships, sports activities and the Campus Activities Board. The chapter hosts speakers each week who talk about a wide range of topics from professional development to career networking. Lambda Chi alpha President Nicholas Bratvold of Brandon received the award. Buy Local! Financial Advisor . 23 Market Street Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-2028 We would love to see you at the Bluffs! USD Scientist Seeks Public Volunteers Shop the Classifieds! Member SIPC FURNITURE, ANTIQUE, COLLECTABLE & TOOL AUCTION Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 Located: Laurel, Nebraska - City Auditorium AUCTION STARTS @ 9:30 A.M. LUNCH AVAILABLE AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Please join us for this Estate Auction for Robert (Bob) & Darlene Mavis Estate from Wakefield, Nebr. Bob & Darlene collected many items over a 40 year time period and attended many Auctions, Flea Markets & Antique Shows. As they have passed away we will offer their personal property. Many, many boxes are yet to be gone through as this Auction is set up. Who knows what we will find? Visit our Web Site: www.MCHJAUCTIONEERS.COM FOR MANY PHOTOS & LISTING Lunch on grounds. Something for Everyone!! Legal Description – L1 & L2 & 5 & UC ALY N1/2 Blk. 34 Calliope Add. In Hawarden, IA –or 416 17th St. Hawarden IA 51023 General Description: This building was built in 1998. It measures 28 X 40. This building has a cement floor with a work bench shelving on one wall. It also has a couple of smaller buildings on the property that will stay. If you are looking for a hobby building or a place for your business –here is your opportunity!! Taxes: The current Real Estate taxes according to the Sioux county Treasurer are $228.00 per year. Taxes will be prorated to date of closing. Method of sale: Building will be offered and remain sold. Possession: Possession will be closing day June 10, 2015. To view the property contact Ivan Huenink at 712-470-2003 Terms: Purchaser(s) will be required to pay a non-refundable 10% of the purchase price immediately following the auction and also enter into a purchase agreement with the remaining balance due on closing day June 10, 2015 when the buyer shall receive a clear and merchantable title to the property. This property is being sold as is as a cash sale with any/all defects and with no finance contingencies. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information herein, all prospective buyers are encourage to inspect the property and verify all data provided. Any announcement made day of the auction will supersede any advertisements. The property is being sold subject to the confirmation of the sellers. If any additional information is requested, please contact the agents listed below. Vande Vegte & Zomer Realty & Auction Inc. are agents for the sellers. The following personal property will be sold at 10AM with the Real Estate sold at 12:10 P.M. and then continuing on the personal property items. Boat: 1973 3574 Lund Boat 16’/Evinrude motor, depth finder, electric Minnekota trolling motor w/ Shorelander Trailer with Power wench and cover. Fishing equipment, tackle etc: 1980 Lund /Johnson 9.5 hp motor: Dozen Fish Alert Bite Detectors: New High Performance Bilge Pump: 2 Minnetonka trolling motors, Still in the box: power wenches: All sizes and kinds of bobber: “Fred Arborgast” Lures: Vortex lures: snakie spoon lures: Depth soaker: top water, flat fish, minnows, Ultimates, Jigs, Bass Lures, Quick not, Fish soaker(Precise), Mosquito head nets, small split ring pliers, (7) Fish nets, Fish Baskets, Swedish pimples: Tiny spoons, ice fishing jigs, drist Anchor, fly fishing lures, Walleye lures: many assort. weights: Boat seat: Minnow Buckets: Dri-Rinds Dakota Fishing lures: Tackle boxes: dock line: stringers: life jackets: wooden lures: lots of Triple Fish Fishing Line still in boxes (all colors & sizes): Salt water fishing line: feathers: filet knives: reels: poles: reel & lure tubing:), many, many boxes of fishing to numerous to mention. Tractors and Accessories: International 656, gas w/WL30 Westendorf loader w/ 7’ bucket International H tractor w/loader: 2 New Tractor tires(600X162:3 pt. Balemover: Trailers: 7X18 Tandem trailer, 8X7 Trailer, pickup box trailer4X8 Duck Blind, 8X12 Barge box /hoist: Mowers, Outdoor items: etc: Coast to Coast 5hsp garden tiller: John Deere Sabre lawn mower: lawn fertilizer spreader: Gardening items: tomato cages: chicken wire: garden wire: Gardening books: duck decoys Tools: portable Cement Mixer: 16’ Extension ladder: Chop saw: Acetylene Torch on cart: 3 Drill Presses – Homecraft – New Clark Drill press in box: wood splitters: 48” and 36” Pipe wrenches: C- Clamps: Aluminum ladders and wooden ladders: 4’3” roll up door: Aluminum pickup tool box: 15 gal. Fimco sprayer: 11gal.air compressor: Pro-Tech 10” Table saw: Contractor Series Plainer-121/2”: All-Pro Propane heater 35,000 BTU: Delta ShopMaster Belt Sander: Sears Craftsman Radial Arm Saw: Buzz Saw: grease gun: welding helmets: Hobart Stick welder(stickmate205AC): squirrel fan: Fairbank Scale KUA6-250#: jumper cables: many extension cords: log chains: lots and lots of wrenches – some new in the box: gas cans: Black & Decker 8” Table saw: 55 gal. Steel Barrels: Steel Fence posts: propane flame thrower: steel saw horses: bench vise: wheel barrows: Sear cargo carrier: grind stones: milk crates: shop vac: cement tools: levels: Skil 6.5 amp grinder: Many shovels, rakes, scoops, forks, spades: Assorted piles of lumber – 2X4, 2X6 sheets of plywood, 4X8 new & used: padlocks, drill bits, oil cans, nails, screws, hinges, electrical supplies - much more too numerous to mention. Miscellaneous: printed feed sacks, Large wooden storage boxes on wheels: Old Bottles-medicine, coke, Heilman Bros: etc:. glass door knobs, and more hidden treasures. Terms: cash/good cashable check. Any announcements made the day of the auction will supersede any advertisements. Not responsible for theft of items purchased. If any additional information contact the Salesman, Ivan Huenink, Associated with Janssen Realty, 611 9th Street in Hawarden, IA. Carroll & Betty Winterfeld-owners Auctioneers: Ivan Huenink-712-470-2003 • Mark Zomer-712-470-2526 Antiques & Collectibles- Veeder Root Gas Pump; Floor Model Radio; Curved Corner Mahogany Hutch; Hall Bench w/Towel Rack; White Commode; Oak Fainting Couch; Wicker Flower Stand; Floor Lamp; Oak Library Table; Oak High Boy Dresser w/Mirror; Oak Writing Desk; Wooden China Hutch, Single Door; Medical Display Case; Collectible Medical Tools & Equipment; 1935 F-Shock Proof X-Ray Machine, Portable Wire Controlled Air Plane; RCA Radiola, 60 Tube Radio; Kerosene Stove; Cash Register; Winston-Salem-Camel Cigarette Case; Small Chest of Drawers; Primitive Table; Copper Boiler; Kid’s Wooden Chairs; Hand Corn Sheller; Wet Stone Grinder; Conoco Oil Can & Other Gas Cans; Antique Wheel Chair; 2 DeKalb Seed Corn Signs; Barn Lanterns; Camel Cigarette Display; Glass Bowl & Pitcher; Glass Chamber Pot; Coca Cola Menu Sign; Doll House; 5 Cent Gum Ball Machine; Storz Beer Case w/24 Bottles; Fyr-Fyter Fire Ext.; Rain Gutters; Several Wooden Chairs; Several Pop Boxes; Wood Bushel Baskets; License Plates; Vise/Anvil Combo; Galvanized Mop Buckets; Auto Mirrors; Tall Work Bench; 2 Gas Nozzles; Steel Wheels; Horse Collars; Wood Tool Box; Misc. Toys & Misc. Tins; 2 Baby Scales; Electric Radios; Wooden Crates; Wood Furniture Parts; Milk Bottles; Flash Camera Parts; Cast Iron Skillets; Cubic Pictures; Crock Bowl; Shaving Cup; Lamps; Round Top Jug; Cast Iron Lion Bank; Small Cast Iron Waffle Iron; Several Political Buttons; Cigarette Lighter; Clock; Large Elephant & Dog Knick Knack; Keys, Pocket Knives, Straight Razors, Cig. Lighters; Salt & Pepper Shakers, Sheet Music, Comic Books; Jewelry; Black Light Posters; Corned Beef Wooden Box; Old Books; 2 Guitars; Toy Horses; Old Suitcases; Pictures and Frames-all sizes; Small Stool w/Step; Many Collectible Old Radios, Many Brands & Many Types; Drifter Model 25 Pump BB Gun/Wooden Stock; Green Porcelain Pole Light; Pigeon Hole Unit; Wooden 10 Drawer File; Gas Lamps; Galvanized Buckets; Watkins Sales Sample Box; Wooden Cases; Wood Working Tools; Egg Baskets; Bird Cages; Punching Bag; Small Cabinet; Smoking Stands. Many Boxes to be Unpacked with many Items too numerous to Mention, Plus Much More!! DISPLAY CASES OF SMALL COLLECTIBLES- Several Display Cases full of small collectibles will be sold from a separate Auction Ring. There are close to 20 cases included. - Flat Display Cases will be sold also. Furniture- New Wheel Chair; Several Kitchen Utensils; Kitchen Dishes and; Cookware; TV Cabinet; Dining Room table w/6 Chairs; Hide A Bed Couch; Recliner; End Tables; Electric Lamps; Knick Knacks; File Cabinet; Kenmore Sewing Machine; Chest of Drawers (3). Trailer & Tools- 1993 O-C Trailer Distributers; Enclosed Cargo Trailer, Single Ax, 5x8 Homelite Mud Buster Pressure Washer; Cutting Torch Set (small tanks); Metal Detector; Electric Fan; 5 HP True Test Deluxe Tiller; 4x3 2-Wheeled Trailer; Craftsman Lawn Mower, 6.5HP; Lawn Fertilizer Spreader; Step Ladders; Alum. 8ft. Ext. Ladder; Garden Hand Tools; Small Hand Tools Robert (Bob) and Darlene Mavis, Estate SEE www.MCHJAUCTIONEERS.COM FOR LISTING & PHOTOS Terms: Cash Or Bankable Check. Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft. AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: CREAMER HEIMES JANSSEN AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS L.L.C. RYAN CREAMER 402-254-9753, ALTON HEIMES 402-254-3315, ROGER JANSSEN: 402-388-4409 Tennis Parents Asking For Your Help The Vermillion Athletic Boosters have established a “capital campaign” with the purpose of upgrading some of Vermillion’s public school facilities. The new electronic sign in front of the High School and the new flagpoles are some of the already-completed projects. Another project is the rehabilitation of the VHS tennis courts—to provide the community with an “eastside” tennis facility and the VHS tennis team with courts at the high school. In support of the VHS tennis program, the owners of the Main Street Pub, the Radigan family, will hold a “Tennis Appreciation Night” on April 28th at the restaurant. The Main Street Pub will donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to the tennis program. This is a very generous gesture, and the 30+ students who currently play tennis are grateful for the Radigan family’s continued support. We would like to encourage members of the community to join the players and their families on April 28th to support the tennis program. It will be good food and good community support for our student athletes. DAVID AND LYNNE DAY VERMILLION