Monthly Archives: July 1999

Task force will study SD wages Gov. Bill Janklow has appointed a group of 19 South Dakotans to study the issue of wages in the state. Janklow says he wants the bi-partisan group to provide baseline information about wages that everyone can use in future discussions about jobs and economic … Read Article →

Grant applications requested Bernie Christenson, executive director of the South Dakota Community Foundation, announces that Sept. 1 is the next grant application deadline. Agencies interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to contact the foundation office for grant applications and guidelines. The information can also be downloaded from the … Read Article →

Variety on tap at Clay County Fair The Clay County Fair and Achievement Days in Vermillion opens Thursday, Aug. 5 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 7. Highlights of the fair this year include the demolition derby on Friday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m., an old time fiddlers competition at 3:30 … Read Article →

Some assistance ends Jan. 1 for Vietnam vets January 1, 2000, signals an important cutoff date for Vietnam era veterans seeking assistance at one of 206 Vet Centers nationwide. Vet Centers offer readjustment counseling for combat veterans as a primary part of their mission. Public Law 104-262 passed on October … Read Article →

County may have to dip into reserve funds by David Lias The mil levy rate in for the county government�s general fund in the year 2000 will be slightly lower than this year. But it appears that the Clay County Commission is going to have to cut its highway budget, … Read Article →

Lutheran Brotherhood assists tornado victims A loving project of response from nine Lutheran congregations of this area contributed a sum of $1,788 to the Ogalala tornado victims, plus $350 from the Lutheran Brotherhood disaster relief fund of branch 8603. Lutheran Brotherhood S.E.S.D. #8603 also gave $100 toward transportation costs for … Read Article →

Christensen resigns, commission begins search for replacement by David Lias Because of their hectic personal schedules, the members of the Clay County Commission usually beat a quick path to the door once it�s time to adjourn from their regular meeting. Commission Chairman Jerry Sommervold, however, managed to keep the members … Read Article →

Fine dining offered at Pheasant Knoll Farm by David Lias Virginia Koster is best known in these parts as a former Vermillion restaurateur. She established and managed Emma�s Kitchen in downtown Vermillion and worked as head chef there for four years. In 1997, Koster left Vermillion to return to her … Read Article →

Major road construction on DOT's drawing board drawing board for Clay County by David Lias South Dakota�s summer and highway construction seasons traditionally arrive at the same time. This year, however, residents of Clay County and Vermillion are experiencing summer�s sweltering heat without having to drive through many highway detours … Read Article →

Local Boy Scouts enjoy Colorado trip Ten Boy Scouts and five adults from Vermillion Troop 66 recently completed a week-long trip to Colorado where they enjoyed a variety of activities including white-water rafting and mountain climbing. Local scouts who went on the trip included Nathaniel Chandler, Tom Dendinger, Steve Geidosh, … Read Article →