Broadcaster Press 11 February 18, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com Clay County farmers support VHS girls’ basketball Local farmers Gene and Peg Nelsen have directed a $2,500 donation to the Vermillion High School girls’ basketball team. Funded by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help the school purchase a new set of uniforms and record banners, as well as provide basketball camp money. Thanks to the support of farmers across the country, more than $3.2 million is being directed to nonprofits in 1,289 counties in 39 states. “We are very excited to be receiving this generous gift,” said Jason Huska, dean of students and athletic director at Vermillion High School. “This funding will allow us to include more kids in off-season plans, while increasing recognition for the program.” America’s Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations like Vermillion High School, who are doing important work in their communities. The program offers farmers the chance to win $2,500, which is then donated to the farmer’s nonprofit of choice. The search for funding to sustain and enhance programs is a year-round job for nonprofit organizations across the country. Through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, farmers have been able to support a variety of groups, such as schools, fire departments, community centers and youth organizations like 4-H and FFA. America’s Farmers Grow Communities launched in 2010, and has since donated over $13 million to more than 5,200 nonprofit organizations across the country. America’s Arrrrrre you advertising in the Broadcaster? On Jan. 30, the Vermillion High School girls’ basketball team was presented with a $2,500 check to from local farmers Gene and Peg Nelsen on behalf of America’s Farmers Grow Communities. The team will use the donation to purchase a new set of uniforms and record banners, as well as provide basketball camp money. (Photo by David Lias) Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is part of the America’s Farmers initiative, which highlights and celebrates the important contributions farmers like Gene and Peg Nelsen make every day. For a complete list of Grow Communities Watch the winners and more program information, visit growcommunities.com. “treasure” pile up when CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S PRESS BRIEFING 02/02/14 18:00 – A caller reported a van parked on a rural road with a woman inside. A deputy checked and found the woman was fine and needed no assistance. 02/02/14 21:56 – A deputy responded to a report of a vehicle westbound in the eastbound lane of Highway 50. The vehicle was located in Yankton County and the impaired driver was arrested. 02/03/14 07:49 – A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near a vacant house in Irene. The vehicle was gone upon arrival. 02/03/14 20:00 – A business requested extra patrol after firing a disgruntled employee. 02/03/14 21:05 – A patient was transported from the hospital in Vermillion to the Human Services Center in Yankton for an involuntary mental illness committal. 02/04/14 10:45 – The school resource officer investigated the theft of items from the high school girls locker room. The thieves were located and the stolen property was recovered. The report was forwarded to the States Attorney for consideration of charges. 02/04/14 12:16 – Deputies assisted with traffic control for a funeral procession that needed to cross the Highway 50 Bypass. 02/05/14 11:17 – An inmate was transported from the Yankton County Jail to the Clay County Jail after a 24/7 program violation. 02/05/14 12:37 – An inmate was transported to a doctor appointment and then returned to the jail. 02/06/14 06:17 – A deputy responded to a report of a vehicle becoming a traffic hazard on Highway 46. The owner was contacted and requested to move the vehicle from the road. The deputy provided traffic control until the vehicle was moved. 02/06/14 06:51 – A deputy investigated a car/deer collision on Burbank Road. 02/06/14 18:38 – An inmate was transported to the Yankton County Jail to meet a prisoner transport shuttle to Hughes County. 02/06/14 23:47 – A vehicle was stopped in Vermillion and the driver was notified of a burnedout headlight. 02/07/14 07:34 – A complaint was received of numerous cars running the stop signs at Highway 19, Timber Road and Highway 50 each morning as people commute to Vermillion. Extra patrol was conducted and numerous violations were observed and vehicles were stopped. Extra enforcement will continue, subject to staff availability, until the problem is resolved. 02/07/14 08:03 – A vehicle was observed with the driver driving with her head out of the window due to a frosted over windshield. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was provided with time to clear her windshield. The driver was then cited for no valid driver’s license and escorted to the examination station. 02/07/14 08:28 – A deputy and a trooper mediated a family dispute at a rural residence regarding care and placement of an elderly mother. 02/07/14 19:04 – you Deputies located a woman who was wanted for Clay and Union County warrants. The woman was booked into jail and later posted her bond. 02/07/14 20:55 – A vehicle was stopped on Highway 50 and the driver was notified of a burned out headlight. 02/08/14 09:14 – A rural resident reported an injured raptorial bird at her residence. A local conservation officer was notified. 02/08/14 18:33 – While arresting a man for a warrant for a drug crime, deputies found new evidence of drug use. A search warrant was conducted and the man and a woman present were subsequently charged with additional drug offenses including Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Total Records: 20 Legislature OKs plan for EB-5 hearings By Bob Mercer State Capitol Bureau PIERRE – The state Senate gave final approval Monday to a plan for legislative hearings on the EB-5 immigrant investor program in South Dakota. Senators voted 33-1 to approve HCR 1010. The measure previously cleared the House of Representatives 51-18. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development meanwhile disclosed Monday that its EB-5 report to the federal government is now on the state government’s website. It is the first public It’ CO LD o u tisd e,bu t th e s sa vin gs fro m a re H O T! $2300* Receive u p to in savin gs w hen you pu rchase a qu alifyin g Len n ox H om e Com fort system betw een n ow an d Feb.20,2014 O R take advan tage of specialfin an cin g. See the professionals at... 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One of the rejected loan pools was a third round of financing for Dakota Provisions. The other was for Iberdrola Resources for its Buffalo Ridge II wind farm. The resolution calls for the Legislature’s joint committee on government operations and audit to conduct hearings. The committee will look at the investigation reports and reviews conducted by the state attorney general, two CLAY CREEK DITCH & YANKTON CLAY DITCH JOINT MEETING Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. At Toby’s Lounge, Meckling, SD Spirit Mound Township A nnual M eeting Annual Meeting Township of Garfield will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at the Dalesburg Lutheran Church for the purpose of electing one supervisor, treasurer and one clerk and for any other business that comes before the board. Jim Danielson, Clerk in the 201 W Cherry Vermillion, SD Phone: (605) 624-4429 Fax: (605) 624-2696 If You Read This... You Know Advertising Pays! 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