shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com September, 13, 2016 • Page 11 Cow Calf Education and Research Facility Dedication BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakota State University will host the Grand Opening of its state-of-the art Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility on Sept. 16 with tours starting at 5 pm, program and dedication at 6 pm, along with a chuck wagon BBQ and live entertainment. The unit is located at 2901 Western Avenue, two and a half miles northwest of the SDSU Animal Science Complex in Brookings, SD. The public is encouraged and welcome to attend this event. The new unit features working cattle facilities that are designed for educational demonstrations highlighting proper cattle handling and treatment techniques. The main building includes an 80-seat classroom which will be utilized for student classes as well as producer meetings and industry events. Additional features include a double alley system, Silencer chute and Bud Box. The building also has a multi-use barn space with a center concrete drive and area for portable pens on either side.  “This new Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility will enable us to put our education in beef cattle production on the leading edge for decades,” says Daniel Scholl, Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences and Director of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. “The capacity of this facility for teaching, research and Extension will lay the groundwork for many years of service to the beef cattle industry. Our desire is to always be the go-to location for beef cattle education and scientific research.”  A monoslope research building houses equipment that measures individual feed and water intake and allows for unique nutrition research studies. Replicated pastures on the site will be used to conduct grazing management research. “We are so excited to finally show students, the public and the beef industry our new unit,” says Joe Cassady, SDSU Animal Science Department Head. “This unit enables our faculty and students to pursue their scholarly interests and do so with the best facilities in the country. This project would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts and generosity of our alumni and friends.” Scholl and Cassady encourage members of the public to tour the new unit during the Sept. 16 dedication. “We want to publicly express our thanks to our visionary donors and leaders of the state and region for helping us provide this outstanding educational tool to benefit our students and stakeholders,” Scholl adds. “Thanks to the leadership provided by our department head and former dean, we are so pleased to be able to have this opportunity to partner with our donors to deliver state-of-the-art education and research opportunities.” Each year more than 600 SDSU undergraduate students will gain hands-on training in the state-of-the-art facilities in the areas of beef nutrition, management, breeding, genetics, reproduction, cattle evaluation, seedstock marketing, and low stress handling techniques.  Learn more about the SDSU Animal Science Department by visiting the SDSU Animal Science website.  The new SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility helps support hands-on student learning. Pictured from left are students Ashley Reiner and Rachel Deurmier receiving instruction from Dr. Cody Wright. w Courtesy Image This painting by Alice Bulfinch Cramer will be featured on a special tour and subject of paint & sip class on Sept. 17 at Yankton’s Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home. Program On Alice Cramer Slated Sept. 17 The Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home and Yankton Area Arts are partnering for a unique, all-inclusive tour, luncheon and art class at noon on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home, 509 Pine in Yankton, will host a special tour of the house, focusing on Alice Cramer and her paintings followed by a sumptuous luncheon in the dining room catered by Willa B’s. The tour will be packed with information and viewing of items not seen at the home before. Jean Kenyon Lovelace returned some very special pieces to the Cramer-Kenyon home during her visit on July 30. Many belonged to Mrs. Nelson J. (Alice) Cramer; or, as she signed her artwork, “Alice M. Bulfinch Cramer.” The group will then gather in GAR Hall Art Gallery, 508 Douglas, to recreate a painting seen on the tour under the direction of Cheryl PetersonHalsey. Cheryl has led many paint and sip style classes with Yankton Area Arts. Her sense of humor and laid-back attitude, make each student, from the beginner to the consummate painter, comfortable with a paintbrush in hand. There is a fee to attend the all-inclusive soiree. Space is limited, so register by calling Yankton Area Arts at 665-9754. Registration can also be done online at yanktonareaarts.org. Go to the calendar, click on “Imitating Alice” on Sept. 17 for a description of the event, and an attached registration form. Let Our Family Business keep yours in the go with: • Farm Filters • Hydraulic Hoses • Bearings & Seals Cox Auto 1007 Broadway Ave. • Yankton • 665-4494 Buy • Sell • Trade Brian & Jean DeGroot, Owners 802 Broadway, Yankton, SD Quality... USED Cars, Trucks, Campers, Boats & Consignments 665-1596 esents... Pr te Women Celebra of Worth Women an Play!! adies C way The L rs Are A The Hunte While ent Speaker Ev McGill Pat d! lar Deman k By Popu Bac 15 , 2016 , October lex Saturday ery Comp th Easton Arch NFAA at 11:00am Doors Open 30pm-1:45pm er 2pm nch Served 12: irational Speak Lu Prizes and Insp Door Open at 11am Advance Booths www.bridgecityautoyankton.com presented by... Tickets Only $20 Tickets available at Yankton Hy-Vee and the Press & Dakotan