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NEWS
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Clay Rural Water System Board of Directors has announced
that Shannon Jepsen and Michael Oberle of Vermillion have
been selected as recipients of the Clay RWS Educational
Grant Program.
Each will receive a $500.00 grant to assist with their
college education for the 2009-10 academic year. This is the
seventeenth year of the program for members of the water
system.
Jepsen is a recent graduate of Vermillion High School and
plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in biology or
chemistry. She eventually would like to go to medical
school. She is considering several universities. Her parents
are Scott and Jeanne Jepsen of rural Vermillion.
Oberle is also a recent graduate of Vermillion High School.
He plans to attend Black Hills State University in
Spearfish. He plans to study biology and would eventually
like to attend medical school. Oberle will also be a member
of the Yellow Jackets football team. His parents are Rodney
and Susan Oberle of rural Vermillion.
THIRTIETH ANNUAL MEETING HELD
Approximately 75 members attended the Clay Rural Water
Systems’ thirtieth annual meeting held March 28 at the St.
Agnes School Auditorium in Vermillion.
Members heard reports from officers and staff, who reviewed
the Systems’ financial and operating statistics for 2008.
Revisions to the water systems Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws were also approved.
Board President Craig Nelson recognized retiring director
John Haver or Wakonda for his years of service to the water
system with a Clay Rural Water Achievement Award. Haver was
first elected to the Board in 2000.
Alan Wittmuss of the SD Dept. of Environment and Natural
Resources presented a report on a multi-year assessment
project on the Vermillion River watershed.
The results of the recent District Elections were also
announced. Elections were held in each of the water systems
three voting districts on March 6. In District I, Tom
Manning of Beresford was elected for his third term. In
District II, Glen Gilbertson was elected for his first term
and in District III, Randy Erickson was elected for his
third term.
Following the annual meeting the Board of Directors
re-organized and elected officers for the coming year. Bob
Wood of Vermillion was elected President; Tom Manning of
Beresford was elected Vice-President and Jim Ross of
Richland, Secretary-Treasurer.
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CRWS Board President, Craig Nelson (r), recognizes outgoing Director John Haver (l). |
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TOM
HOLLINGSWORTH RECEIVES OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Clay RWS
Operations Supervisor Tom Hollingsworth was
recently recognized as the South Dakota Rural
Water Operator of the Year.
The award was
presented at the South Dakota Association of
Rural Water Systems Annual Technical Conference
held in Pierre January 13-15.
Hollingsworth
began employment with Clay RWS in May, 1997. In
his role as Operations Supervisor he is
responsible for maintenance and operation of the
water system including scheduling, new service
installation and all maintenance activities.
CLAY RWS RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD
The Clay
Rural Water System was recently recognized with an
Employer Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve Agency. ESGR is a non-profit agency
within the Department of Defense that provides support
to families, employers and the military. Bob Logue
(right), Master Sergeant (retired) with the 114th
Fighter Wing located in Sioux Falls was in the office
recently to present the award to Clay RWS Board
President Craig Nelson (left). Evan Peterson (center)
nominated Clay RWS. Evan is a member of the 114th
Civil Engineering Squadron in Sioux Falls.
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