The Meade County 4-H Achievement Days were held August 17-19 at the Meade County Fair Building and Western Dakota Antique Club, Sturgis. 4-Hers exhibited a total of 575 exhibits at this year's fair.
Meade County Receives Awards from SD Association of County Commissioners
On September 18, 2012, the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners awarded Meade County with the following awards:
Commissioner Gary Cammack, Commissioner Robert Heidgerken, Commissioner Vice Chairperson Doreen Creed, Commission Assistant Jerry Derr, Assistant Valerie Martin, Commissioner Chairperson Alan Aker, Commissioner Linda Rausch
"Outstanding County Service Award" to the Meade County Commission for the implementation of BoardDocs. BoardDocs is a web-based system that allows immediate public access to the Commission's meetings, documents, and policies and procedures.
"Outstanding County Service Award" for an employee to Jerry Derr and Valerie Martin for their implementation of a new county website offering the public timely and accurate information regarding county business.
"County Achievement Award - Honorable Mention" to Meade County for their renovation of the Erskine Office Building.
Commissioner Gary Cammack, Commissioner Robert Heidgerken, Highway Superintendent Ken McGirr, Commissioner Chairperson Alan Aker, Commissioner Linda Rausch, Commissioner Vice Chairperson Doreen Creed"Loss Control/Safety Achievement Award - Gold Level" to the Meade County Highway Department.
Mr. Charles Boswell, Meade County Veteran of the Month - October 2012
It is my honor to introduce the Meade County Veteran of the Month for the month of October - Mr. Charles Boswell.
"The Bug Stops Here" in Meade County
Meade County is aggressively fighting the Mountain Pine Beetle. Join our campaign by spreading the word and making your tax-deductible donation today.
Final Environmental Impact Statement Released for the Mountain Pine Beetle Response Project
Release Date: Sep 20, 2012
Contact(s): Craig Bobzien, (605) 673-9200
Custer, SD - Black Hills National Forest Supervisor, Craig Bobzien, announces the release of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Mountain Pine Beetle Response project.
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Meade County Fire Danger for Sunday, September 23, 2012
Prairie Area - Central (Meade County)
Fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. Development into high intensity burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in the very high fire danger class. Direct attack is rarely possible and may be dangerous except immediately after ignition. Fires that develop headway in heavy slash or in conifer strands may be unmanageable while the extreme burning condition lasts. Under these conditions the only effective and safe control action is on the flanks until the weather changes or the fuel supply lessens.
Black Hills Area - Central Hills (Meade County)
Fires start easily from all caused and , immediately after ignition, spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in light fuels may quickly develop high intensity characteristics such as long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds when they burn into heavier fuels.
