shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com March 21, 2017 • Page 17 Become a Master Gardener By David Graper SDSU Extension Horticulture Specialist SDSU Extension hosts Master Gardener Training annually in several locations throughout the state of South Dakota. Master gardener training is an eight week course and is offered in three locations in 2017: Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, and Spearfish. Master gardener training consists of eight 8-hour in-person meetings. Training is provided by SDSU professors, SDSU Extension local horticulture experts & educators and is a combination of face-to-face and online sessions. There are two training options: 1.Training with Volunteer Commitment (Most Popular) Training costs $190 with 50 hours of volunteer service “payback” during the first two years after training. 20 hours of service and 10 hours continuing education is required for each year thereafter to maintain Master Gardener Status. If initial 50 hours is not completed then the balance of the course fee will be charged. The cornerstone of the Extension Master Gardener Program nationwide is to serve our communities and advance knowledge to assist others in beautifying spaces, growing their own food, and advancing knowledge in horticulture/gardening. EMGs are a spirited group that enjoy club activities and service throughout the state. *Please note that participants must complete a Volunteer Work Agreement form and pass a background check to be eligible for this option. Master Gardeners engage in our communities with vulnerable populations and as such, must be background checked. Also, participants will be charged for the FULL class fee if 50 hours of service are not accomplished within two years after completion of the course. Participants successfully complete the course when they pass an openbook exam with a score of 80% or higher and complete service requirements. 2.Non-Volunteer Option – Horticulture Trainee Certification A non-volunteer service training option is available at a cost of $540. However upon completion, these participants will not be considered “Master Gardeners”. This is an option for those interested in learning the content, but not interested in community service. This does not allow one to use the Master Gardener title or to become a member of South Dakota Extension Master Gardeners. That title is held exclusively for Master Gardeners that actively serve our communities as SDSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers and regularly document their time. This is, however, a nice option for those employed with agencies that could benefit from horticulture knowledge or for those that want this knowledge but feel they cannot devote time to community service. The deadline for registration is May 1, 2017. Visit the registration page to register online. - See more at: http:// igrow.org/gardens/mastergardeners/become-a-mastergardener/#sthash.UYLaEQZi. dpuf AUCTIONS The right job is just one click away. www.missourivalleyshopper.com In Print and Online! Call 665-5884 Job Hunting? 278.98 ACRES OF WITTENBERG TWP. HUTCHINSON COUNTY LAND OFFERED IN TWO TRACTS WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION The Help Wanted section can help. • AT AUCTION • There’s something for everyone in the Shopper! In order to settle the estate, we will offer the following land for sale at public auction in the Scotland City Hall on: Place your ad now: 605-665-5884 FRIDAY APRIL 7TH 10:30 A.M. STABE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, April 1st @ 9:30 AM 6 mi. E of Hinton, IA on C-60 There is a high demand for used equipment so turn yours into CASH NOW!! Sales average over 1,500 buyers. We sell Tractors, Combines, Trucks, Trailers, Farm & Atq. Equip, Lawn & Garden, Livestock equip, Tools, Hay & Straw-Etc. We welcome Individual, Estates, Farm Reductions, Dealers, Etc. NO HOUSEHOLD ACCEPTED We have over 20 acres for equipment & parking!! Fast loadout sale day!! Email: auction@frontiernet.net Ph or Text: Stabe Auction Co.712-540-9640 www.stabeauctionandrealty.com LAND AUCTION 149.49+/- Acres - Yankton Co SD Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at 11:00am Auction Location: On Site Located approximately 10 miles east of Yankton, this farm has 147.8 tillable acres with majority Class I Lakeport silty clay loam and Class II Forney silty clay loam soils with an overall Productivity Index of .745! Offering convenient access on both sides of the road, the balance of this farm is made up of a road and the Clay Creek Drainage Ditch running through the property. The Advantage this farm offers is great, with a high percentage tillable, strong soils, the valuable access of the drainage ditch and eye appeal all in a known agricultural area. Put this farm to work for you in 2017 as farms of this caliber are rarely offered on the open market! Call today for a brochure! Partial Terms: Sold as is. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all written material. Subject to buyer premium and seller con?irmation. Partial Legal: NW4SE4; SW4NE4, SE4NW4 & NE4SW4 exc Bertrand’s Addition, all in Sec 34-T94N-R54W Volin Twp, Yankton Co, S.D. Land Location: From Yankton: 6 miles E on Hwy 50, 2 miles N on 448 Ave (blacktop), 1.75 miles E on 309 St (blacktop), 1/4 mile N on 450 Ave, land is on both sides. Attention Farmers & Investors! AdvantageLandCo.com 605.692.2525 Owner: Kurt & Lynn Spaugh Jackson Hegerfeld, LB, Auctioneer Megan Hammond, LB, Auctioneer Charles Hegerfeld, Broker Assoc. Laura Hegerfeld, Broker Assoc. 510 Main Ave Brookings, SD E X P O S E Y O U R D I R T sm It is our privilege to offer these two tracts of land located in the tightly held Wittenberg Township of Hutchinson County, SD. Both tracts are bordered by oil roads with good access. New buyer will receive immediate possession on auction day and can farm or lease out for the 2017 crop year. If adding acres to your operation or portfolio is in your future come take a look at these properties! Great Location, Great Opportunity, Great Auction! TRACT ONE: 118.98 ACRES LOCATION: From the Junction of Hwy. 44 and 424th Ave go 5-miles south east side of the road or from Junction of Hwy. 18 & 424th Ave (Scotland Corner) go 4 ½ miles north east side of the road LEGAL: The S ½ of the NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 16, 98-58 Hutchinson County, SD. • 114.98 Acres tillable with the balance found in RROW. • Soil Production rating of 69.7. Predominate Soils include Clarno loam (82), Tetonka & Whitewood soils (74). • Approx. 40-acres seeded to alfalfa. New buyer able to farm or lease out for 2017 crop year • Currently enrolled in the ARCH County with the FSA office. Annual Taxes are $2,051.54. • Aerial & Soils maps, wetland maps, Base & Yield and other pertinent info found in the buyers packet. TRACT TWO: 160 ACRES LEGAL: The SW ¼ of Section 5, 98-58 Hutchinson County, South Dakota. LOCATION: From Tract One 1-mile north, ½ mile west north side of the road or at 280th St. and the 423rd Ave. • 157.37 acres tillable with the balance found in RROW acres. Bordered to the south by oil road and gravel township road to the west. • Soil production rating of 81.2 with the predominant soils of Clarno-Bonilla (88) and Tetonka and Whitewood loams (74). • Approx. 45-acres is seeded to alfalfa coming on its 3rd year of production. • Currently enrolled in the ARCH County with the FSA office. Annual Taxes are $3,044.52. • Aerial and Soils maps, wetland maps, Base & Yield and other pertinent info found in the buyer’s packet. TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY: We invite you to inspect the property at your convenience. Buyers packets are available on line at www.wiemanauction.com or contact the auctioneers at 1-800-251-3111 and a buyer’s packet can be mailed out. Virtual tour of the property via drone can be viewed on our web-site as well. TERMS: Cash sale with 15% (non-refundable) down payment auction day with the balance on or before May 10th 2017. Personal Representatives deed to be granted with the cost of title insurance split 50-50 between buyer and seller. Each tract will be sold individually and not tied together. Sold subject to owners approval and all reservations of record if any. New buyer to receive full possession on auction day. Come prepared to buy!! Remember land auction to be held indoors at the Scotland City Hall. FRANCES WIETERS ESTATE – OWNER SANDRA K. STREETER –PERSONAL REP. Wieman Land & Auction Co. Inc. Marion, SD • 800-251-3111 • Gary & Rich Wieman Brokers • Turner County Title Parker, SD 605-297-5555 • Closing Agent 5-Unit Apartment Building in Freeman, SD “Village Estates” fcsamerica.com THERE’S A REASON REAL ESTATE BUYERS LAND WITH US. When you ?nance farmland with us, you aren’t just another customer – you are a customer-owner. So along with our attractive rates and exceptional terms, you get a voice in how we work and a share of what we earn in the form of cash-back dividends. Call us to learn more. Bidding Ends Wednesday, April 5th, 10:00 AM YANKTON OFFICE: 605-665-9675 OR 800-658-3631 Located: 425 S. Juniper Ave, Freeman, SD 1-Block west of “Mr. G’s” Service Mrs. Eva Olson has retired and decided to sell her investment property at online only auction. Spring Farm Machinery Consignment Thursday, April 13th at the Girard Auction Facilities, Wakonda, SD Consignments are now being accepted from the public. Tractors, Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Vehicles, Trucks, Trailers, RV’s, Campers, Boats, ATV’s, Firearms and more. No more consignments of small items being accepted—we are full on small items! 2 Estates and a Retirement dispersal already consigned. Call 605-267-221 to consign or Email mike@girardauction.com with listing and photos. GIRARD AUCTION & LAND BROKERS, INC. (605) 267-2421 Toll Free: 1-866-531-6186 www.GirardAuction.com Legal: Lots 1 & 2 and N6’ of Lot 3, Waltners Subdivision, Outlot 37, (12) Outlot Addition, City of Freeman, Hutchinson County, SD. Taxes are $3,508.60. This is a very nice, 5-unit, single story apartment building that was built in 1994. All are 2-bed room units complete with all the appliances including the washer & dryer. The front unit is designed as a regular home (2-Bedroom, 2-bath, full laundry, kitchen, living room & dining room), originally intended for the owner to use for their own retirement. A great opportunity to live in the front unit, lease out the other four units! Includes a 6-car garage with steel shingles and all concrete & asphalt driveway (new in 2016). Exceptionally clean and well maintained property! Strong rental rates at $3,100 per month and a historically high occupancy rate. Showing by appointment only please. Terms: $50,000 non-refundable down payment the day of auction with the balance due on closing. Sold subject to current leases. Taxes and Leases will be prorated to the day of closing. Dennis Duncan, Attorney, Closing Agent. Closing and Costs and Title Insurance split 50/50. Auctioneers are acting as agents for the seller. Online Only Auction—No Live Auction! Bidding will open on Monday March 27th with a $50,000 opening bid. Place your bid, at your convenience, from anywhere, at any time at www.GirardBid.com. Just “Become a Member”, then “Register for the Auction”, it’s that easy! Bidding will end on Tuesday April 5th, 10 a.m. with a soft-close. Any bids placed in the last 2-minutes will reset the countdown clock at 2-minutes. Bid early—bid often! Berniece “Eva” Olson, Owner Girard Auction & Land Brokers, Inc. (605) 267-2421 Toll Free: 1-866-531-6186 www.GirardAuction.com Marv Girard, BA; Ken Girard, CAI, AARE; Mike Girard, CAI, BA; Scott Moore, Auctioneer