shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com November 8, 2016 • Page 9 VRC Metal Systems Founded On Academic Research and Government Partnership A unique collaboration between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) researchers, the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Army Research Lab has resulted in a technology-driven manufacturing process that is changing the way metals are repaired and maintained. VRC Metal Systems was founded in 2013 by Rob Hrabe and Christian Widener after obtaining an exclusive license for the commercialization of a patent-pending innovation for a hand-held, high-pressure cold spray system. Located in Rapid City, VRC currently has 36 employees and is actively hiring additional staff with the goal of reaching 50 employees by the end of 2017. The cold spray technology is a process for creating solid coatings that is similar to spray painting that “paints” metal to surfaces. The process uses a very hot, high-pressure gas, to spray metal powders at such a high speed, that it permanently sticks to a surface. The system was developed at AMPTECH, a South Dakota Governor’s Research Center, specifically to provide rapid, high-quality repairs to Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems at Air Force bases and forward operating locations. The hand-held capability and mobility of the system are important design features of the cold spray product. VRC has continued to expand its offerings to include other advanced manufacturing solutions for the DoD as well as commercial clients addressing wear or corrosion issues such as aircraft repair and bridge maintenance. 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Not Responsible for Accidents “I think the Governor’s Research Center has, by far, been the single largest contributing factor to the success of VRC for two reasons,” Widener said. “First, we had funding to go after the things that might be able to be something, but weren’t yet. Second, the metrics for the Governor’s Research Center were economic development-related and not academic. So, it created a great scorecard for me as a faculty member to do things that were going to create jobs, and not just a research paper.” He also said the size of the grants over a longer period of time were instrumental in conducting the research, because it takes time for ideas to develop. Widener’s advice to entrepreneurs considering launching a STEM-based business in South Dakota: “There are some tremendous opportunities here related to advanced materials and manufacturing and other high-tech areas. Look for opportunities to network with other companies, hire interns and take the initiative to get involved at universities in research and development grants. We are a smaller state that generates a lot of opportunities because it’s easier to obtain access for the support functions and opportunities that are here.” VRC offers internships through the Dakota Seeds program, which is funded by SD EPSCoR and recruits heavily from SDSMT. Its recruitment efforts also target former students who’ve moved away, bringing them back to join the state’s high-tech workforce. For more information on VRC, visit www.vrcmetalsystem.com. 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Late afternoon driving also presents a similar glare problem, so drivers are advised to heed the same recommendations. Use of the night setting on rearview mirrors can reduce glare from headlights approaching from the rear. “The end of Daylight Saving Time can be risky for pedestrians, too,” said Buskohl. “Those walking and jog- INTERESTED IN THIS SPOT? Home & Personal Property erested in his spot? search Center and Widener’s continued appointment as the director of the Arbegast Materials Processing and Joining Laboratory at SDSMT. “This is where we built the technology,” said Widener. “It is becoming the hotbed for advanced manufacturing technology in the nation.” Want your business to be seen? 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LOCATION: From Hurley, SD go 4-miles west, 1-mile north on the east side of the road or at the junction of 451st Ave and 282nd St. • 73.86 acres tillable with 4.86 acres in trees in the NW corner balance found in RROW. • Soil production rating of 84.5. Predominant soil Clarno-Bonilla loam (88). • Annual Taxes are $1,818.36. New buyer to receive full possession for the 2017 crop year. • Property is currently enrolled in ARCH County with the FSA office. Ariel and soil maps, FSA info and wetland maps are found in buyers packet. • Property is bordered on the west by 451st Ave and the south side by 282nd Ave, both are gravel township roads. • If you have been searching for a quality tract of land that would command top rental rates or be one of the top performing tracts in your operation come take a look! TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY: We invite you to inspect the property at your convenience. Buyers packets can be mailed out by calling the auctioneers at 800-251-3111 or you may visit www.wiemanauction.com. TERMS: Cash sale with 15% (non-refundable) downpayment with the balance on or before December 16th, 2016. Warranty Deed to be granted with the cost of title insurance split 50-50 between buyer and seller. Seller to pay all of the 2016 taxes. Buyer to receive full possession for the 2017 crop year. Sold subject to owners approval, and easements, and restrictions of record. Come prepared to buy and remember the auction to be held at Wieman Auction Facility. RAYBURN FAMILY ETAL – OWNERS Wieman Land & Auction Co. Inc. Marion, SD 800-251-3111 www.wiemanauction.com Ward Law Office Closing Attorney 605-326-5282 ging need to remember that motorists may not always see them at night as well as they can in the late morning and early afternoon. 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LAND AUCTION 474.89 ACRES – CHOICE TILLABLE LAND IN PLAIN CENTER – HOWARD & CHOTEAU CREEK TOWNSHIPS, CHARLES MIX COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA This auction to be held at the American Legion Building in Wagner SD, located from Commercial State Bank on Main Street, go 1 Block West, ½ Block South THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 10:00 AM All tracts offered at the Legion Building in Wagner SD TRACT # 1: 315.90 Acres (more or less) offered as Tract 1A: NE ¼ 158.98 Acres; Tract 1B: the SE ¼ 156.92 Acres or Tract 1: 315.90 Total Acres LOCATION: From Wagner SD, go 3 miles north NW on Hwy 50-281 or from Ravinia SD, go 4 east then 1 south on Hwy 50-281 (west side) or at the Jct of Hwy 50 and 294 St. This is a choice, level, high producing tract with lots of eye appeal and 305.84 acres tillable and the balance in old shelterbelt and road right of way. Agri Data Surety states this tract has a “weighted productivity rating” of 86.2 - “powerful crop soils.” In soybeans for 2016. Taxes are $2185.94 and $2,080.42. LEGAL: E ½ of Section 24-96-64 less substation and road right of way in Plain Center Township TRACT # 2: 80 Acres (more or less) LOCATION: From Tract # 1, go 6 north on Hwy 281, then 2 west on 288 Street, then ½ north on 390 Ave (east side) or from Jct of 288 St and 390 Ave, go ½ north. This is an outstanding level tract with 78.72 tillable acres that has a productivity rating of 87.7 and also has great eye appeal and great production capabilities. Current taxes are $1136.58. All in corn for 2016 crop year. LEGAL: S ½ NW ¼ of Section 14-97-64 in Howard Township TRACT # 3: 78.99 Acres (more or less) LOCATION: From Wagner SD, go 6 miles east on Hwy 46, then 4 north on 401 Ave (Delmont Oil Road) east side; or at the Jct of 293 St and 401 Ave This is a gently rolling tract with 70.02 acres being farmed and the balance in hay – trees – waterway and has a productivity rating of 72.2. All in corn in 2016. Current taxes are $1209.60. LEGAL: NW ¼ of SW ¼ and SW ¼ of SW ¼ less LR7 in Section 10-96-62, Choteau Creek Township NOTE: This land has been in the Hughes family since the 1950’s – 1960’s and now because of Mary’s passing – will be sold. This is some of the best crop land in Charles Mix County for either farmer or investor. We invite you to come inspect! Call our office for a buyer’s packet or visit www.wiemanauction.com TERMS: Cash sale with 10% down payment on each tract on sale day and the balance on or before December 28, 2016. Owner’s Title Insurance to be used (cost split equally to buyer and seller). Good title to be given by Trustee’s Deed. The seller to pay the 2015 taxes due in 2016. The buyer to pay the 2016 taxes due in 2017 and has possession to farm these land tracts for 2017 crop year. Sold subject to the Trustee’s confirmation. Sold with no buyer contingencies. Come prepared to buy! Wieman Land & Auction Co. is working for the seller in this transaction. MARY G. HUGHES TRUST, OWNER Larry Hughes – Trustee, Vienna VA Wieman Land & Auction Co. Inc. Gary & Rich Wieman, Brokers Kevin, Mike, Derek Wieman & Ron Leitheiser, Assoc. Brokers 605-925-7745 • 800-251-3111 Marion SD www.wiemanauction.com Dale L. Strasser, Closing Agent