July 11, 2017 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Department Of Agriculture Chip Seal And Fog Seals Projects Pesticide Container Recycling In The Yankton Area YANKTON, S.D. – The traveling Collection Begins July 10 South Dakota Department Springfield. 50 – 11 miles, while area. through the • Highway work PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) encourages all agriculture producers and businesses to take advantage of free pesticide container recycling collection in 37 locations across the state from Monday, July 10 until Thursday, Sept. 7. “Many solid waste facilities do not take pesticide containers because they do not have enough staff to ensure containers are properly prepared for disposal,” said SDDA Agricultural Services Division assistant director Tom Gere. “Recycling is the preferred way to dispose of them because containers are removed from the solid waste stream and the discarded materials can be reused.” Only two and a half gallon containers or smaller that previously contained crop protection products are accepted during these collection times. Larger containers will be collected at a later arranged date and time.” Labels must be removed and containers must be triple or pressure rinsed to remove contaminants. Containers are ground up and sent to a facility where the plastic is often used to make drain tiles, speed bumps, fence posts or for other agricultural uses. “State law prohibits the burning of these plastic pesticide containers so taking advantage of the Pesticide Container Hartington Tree LLC TREE TRIMMING, REMOVALS & TRANSPLANTING TREES FOR SALE EVERGREEN • SHADE • ORNAMENTAL Yankton 605-260-1490 Hartington 402-254-6710 Serving Southeast SD & Northeast NE for 20 Years Kent & Kyle Hochstein • Licensed Arborists www.hartingtontree.com Recycling Program is an easy option for disposal,” said Gere. “If you are a large quantity generator of containers, or have no collections in your area, it may be possible to have SDDA staff come directly to your location and collect containers.” SDDA provides the Pesticide Container Recycling Program at no cost. In 2016, SDDA collected 226,650 two and a half gallon containers, 740 drums and 1,173 of the large tanks. For a full schedule of container pick up times and locations, please visit http:// sdda.sd.gov. Find the 2017 pesticide container recycle dates under “Happening Now” on the right side of the page. For more information on these collections, please contact SDDA at 605-773-4432. Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $25.6 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 115,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect and preserve South Dakota agriculture for today and tomorrow. Visit SDDA online at http://sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook and Twitter. SD Ag Chat podcasts can be found http://sdda.sd.gov/news. You may subscribe to SD Ag Chat, free of charge, through Google Play Music, iTunes or from https://sdagchat.podbean.com/. of Transportation says chip seal and fog seal applications will be applied to several highways in the Yankton area of the state beginning Tuesday, July 11. The contractor will move from one project to the next in the following order: • Highway 44 – 10 miles, from the junction of 451st Avenue to the intersection of highways 44 and 19 south of Parker. • Highway 37 – 11.5 miles, from the Missouri River north to Springfield, including the spur into Running Water. • Highway 37P – one mile, through the city of from west of the Charles Mix County line to just west of the junction with Highway 37 south. • Highway 37 – seven miles, from the Bon Homme/Hutchinson County line north to 284th Street • Highway 46 – 13 miles, from the junction of Highway 46 to Highway 25. Fog seal applications will be applied after the chip seals are complete. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and guided through the project with the use of flaggers and a pilot car. A delay up to 15 minutes can be expected Loose gravel will be present for a period of 36 to 72 hours after each day’s chip seal application. Traffic should travel at 40 mph or the posted speed limit if it is less than 40 mph, during this time frame. The permanent pavement markings are scheduled to be applied within 14 days of completion of the chip and fog seal projects. The Road Guy Construction Company, Inc. from Yankton is the prime contractor on the $1.6 million project. For complete road construction information, visit www.safetravelusa.com/sd or dial 511. Former Director Of National Museum Of American History To Visit Pierre, Sign New Book On July 24 PIERRE, S.D. – Brent Glass, former director of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, is making three appearances in Pierre on Monday, July 24, to promote his new book, “50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S.” “As an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, we are (feather, foam, down, etc.) delighted to bring Mr. Glass to South Dakota,” said Jay In & Out the Same Day Smith, director of the Museum of the South Dakota State Friday, July 14th Historical Society at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. “He brings with him a message about the value of Link Auditorium • 5th & Capitol saving, preserving and visiting historic places which is Doors are open from 8am-3pm an important aspect of the mission of the South Dakota Make your pillows look like new State Historical Society. 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Glass, a historian and the director emeritus of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of History, leads readers on a journey through 50 of the most important cultural and historic sites in the United States. Featuring a foreword from bestselling author David McCullough, this book is part travelogue and part collection of historical essays. Additional information about the events will be available on the South Dakota State Historical Society’s Website at history. sd.gov. The Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society has been a Smithsonian Affiliate since January of 2013. Pillow Cleaning Day of pes s Ty All Pillow Bed eaned Cl selection of new pillows for sale 712-378-2918 www.kraftpillowservice.com finding the right job is easier than you think when you’ve got the right direction Stop searching. The Help Wanted section of the Missouri Valley Shopper lists many possible new job opportunities. Find a career that’s right for you. MV Shopper M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y