Commission considers purchase of new ballot counting equipment Clay County Commmissioners Gary Iverson, Ralph Westergaard, Paul Hasse and Jerry Sommervold listen as Michael Hoversten of Elections Systems and Software, Waite Park, MN, describes the working of a new ballot counter the county is considering purchasing. by David Lias Voters in … Read Article
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
Lions install new officers The Vermillion Lions Chapter held their annual installation on Thursday, July 15th. District Region Chair Charles Wray from Elk Point, was to install the new officers in Vermillion. The new officers for 1999-2000 year are Julie Potter � president, Kumoli Ramakrishnan � first vice president, Bijayananda … Read Article
Engaged Cynthia Larson of Vermillion and Kavin Fisher of Vermillion are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Fisher of Vermillion to Russell Miller of Vermillion. Russell's parents are Cynthia Enright of Dakota Dunes and Teddy Miller of Alcester. The wedding is set for Aug. 7.
Around the Town By Bonnie Sorensen It is popular opinion that the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce promotes a partnership of business and professional people working together for the betterment of the community. But I would like to focus on key word � "people" aspect of the Chamber. Our volunteer … Read Article
Medic Talk By the Vermillion-Clay County Ambulance Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition when the body temperature rises rapidly to 104 degrees or higher. The body's heat-regulating mechanism breaks down. It usually occurs after a long exposure to hot temperatures. Working in an extremely hot environment, having a high fever … Read Article
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