Author: Clark County Courier
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Enrollment numbers remain consistent in several area schools; Britton-Hecla takes hit
After seeing consistently dwindling student numbers over the past decade, several area schools’ enrollment numbers have seemed to taper off. This is a welcome change since important aspects of education, such as state funding, depend heavily upon student enrollment.
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Dr. Barbara Johnson sheds light on stained glass in Clark County
“You have a lot of treasures in your county. I was very impressed with what I’ve seen visiting churches and buildings these last few weeks,” SD Humanities Council speaker Dr. Barbara Johnson stated. Dr. Johnson, of Aberdeen, spent the last three years looking at thousands of windows in South Dakota, making a report to be…
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Garden City woman reaches 16 different countries with ‘Marilyn’s Way’
“I never expected it to grow this big, said Marilyn Foster of her Marilyn’s Way Facebook group. Having fans of her Facebook site in 16 different countries, she has really enjoyed what it has brought into her life, as well as how it is helping others feel better about themselves and their homes.
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PUC votes in favor of Oak Tree Energy and Clark Wind Farm
There will be a wind farm in Clark County. Oak Tree Energy has been negotiating with NorthWestern Energy, through the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, and late last Tuesday the PUC handed down its decision.
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Producers will get a late start this spring
It’s the first of May and there has been very little, if any, field work done in Clark County.
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Late spring stressful for cow/calf producers
South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf field specialist Warren Rusche stated in an online article that he is worried about losses to this year’s calf crop due to the weather.
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“The Parade” seen across three Aprils
These three pictures of “The Parade” near Clark were all taken in April in three consecutive years – 2011, 2012 and 2013!
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Clark county commission addresses ‘conflict of interest’ with county employee on the board
“Can a county employee also serve on the county board of commissioners?” Clark County is now facing that question, after Douglas Loomis won election to the county’s commission in November and took a seat in January.
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Couples from Clark and Faulkton attend Rapid City Antiques Roadshow taping
If you’re a fan of Public TV’s Antiques Roadshow, you may want to be glued to your TV these next three weeks. Filmed in Rapid City on their 2012 summer tour, the show will air on PBS in three parts, April 22, April 29 and May 6, 2013, at 7 p.m.
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Added snowfall keeps soil temperatures low
It’s time to think about getting in the fields. Hopefully, Mother Nature will cooperate.