Archive For November 2009
For The Record
November 25th, 2009
Nov. 13-19, 2009 Trenton Voss, 1203 E. Cherry St., Vermillion: Seat belt violation, $25. Jordyn Barron, 1418 Locust, Hull, IA: Fail to stop for emerg...
Tanager football team members receive awards
November 25th, 2009
Three members of the Vermillion High School football team have earned All-State recognition from the South Dakota Football Coaches Association, and six Tanagers received all-conference...
USD men roll past Mayville in home opener
November 25th, 2009
The USD men’s basketball team came into the game against Mayville State College wanting to put on a show for the crowd in the home opener for the Coyotes.By the end of the g...
USD Symphony Orchestra to play Nutcracker selections
November 25th, 2009
A wonderful opportunity awaits Vermillion area residents who attend the free concert of the USD Symphony Orchestra this Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 pm in Colton Recital Hall, the Warren M. Lee Center f...
Chamber Chat
November 25th, 2009
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillion...
The 'Whisper' Of A Dream
November 25th, 2009
VOLIN — It was a dream: Barb Schnider’s idea of developing a country craft shop. She began by holding an annual sale in her home and then took the bold step of acquiring a buildin...
Jolly J.J.'s 4-H club elect new officers
November 25th, 2009
The Jolly J.J.’s 4-H club met on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Extension building. Club members worked on filling out their 4-H journals. Brittany Hanson, club president, call...
Williams addresses Vermillion Rotary
November 25th, 2009
The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 17, at the Neuharth Media Center on the campus of USD. President David Lorenz opened the meeting and led us in...
Herseth Sandlin hosts briefing featuring Vermillion winemaker
November 25th, 2009
Rep. Herseth Sandlin recently hosted a Congressional Soils Caucus briefing for Members of Congress and their staff entitled, “The Essence of Earth and Wine: Terroir,” to highlight the i...
I will do someone's chores, pay more attention, smile more
November 25th, 2009
“Who does not thank for little will not thank for much.” ~ Estonian Proverb When I noticed the neighbor’s house was unusually dark and their van was curiously mis...
Bobs got symptomitis - whatever that is
November 25th, 2009
Sir William Osler — whoever that is — said: “The desire to take medicine is perhaps the greatest feature which distinguishes men from animals.”Frankly I&rs...
Vote in favor of smoking ban
November 25th, 2009
In what appears to be an about face, we will get the opportunity to vote on HB 1240. This piece of legislation expanded South Dakota’s smoking ban statute and repealed exemptions for li...
Reflections at Thanksgiving time
November 25th, 2009
"There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take the time to look for it. For example, I'm sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt."That...
Public invited to participate in Victorian Christmas Tour of Homes
November 25th, 2009
The Clay County Historical Society is pleased to announce the Victorian Christmas 2009 Tour of Homes, a Sesquicentennial event with six Vermillion homes/church. Cleo Erickson and Gloria Barne...
Exchange vows
November 25th, 2009
Melissa Hayes and Brian Varns were married May 27, 2009 at Manhattan, KS. Parents of the couple are Duane and Coreen Hayes, Atlanta, GA and Ken and Earleen Varns, Vermillion.Matron of h...
W.H. Over Museum hosts annual Holiday Festival
November 25th, 2009
What do ironwork, lefse, and Starburst the clown all have in common? They will be at the annual Holiday Festival at the W. H. Over Museum from 1-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6. This will be the 43rd annual holid...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
November 25th, 2009
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1933 Citizens Bank Robberycontinued Miss Sloan then was ordered to get up from the floor and follow one of the bandi...
Blood drive at USD is Dec. 8-9
November 25th, 2009
A blood drive will be held at the Muenster University Center on the USD campus in Vermillion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8-9.The Siouxland Community Blood Bank was founded in 1967...
Welcome Table to meet Nov. 30
November 25th, 2009
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, Nov. 30 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota. The Nov. 30 meal will be sponsored and served by the USD’s...
USD Opera to present 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'
November 25th, 2009
The University of South Dakota Music Department will present the classic Menotti opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” with two performances in December, including Saturday, Dec....
GLOBAL ECONOMICS
November 25th, 2009
VERMILLION — Formerly the premier world power, China is on its way to regaining that title.That’s what a group of professors said at a forum held in Farber Hall on the...
'State of Wonder' celebrated at exhibit
November 25th, 2009
As friends of Paul Schiller dined in the Al Neuharth Media Center Thursday night, a variety of photos, each depicting a breathtaking landscape, flashed on the large screen in the meeting room...
City celebrates completion of Cherry Street project
November 25th, 2009
A celebratory snip of a bright red ribbon marked the completion of a new ribbon of highway – mainly Cherry Street – in Vermillion late last week. The ceremony, h...
Roy Leonard Fallan
November 20th, 2009
Roy Leonard Fallan, 92, of Vermillion, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, Nov. 13, 2009 at Sanford Vermillion Care Center, Vermillion.He was born Aug. 20, 1917 in Vermillio...
Beth Ford
November 20th, 2009
Memorial services for Beth Ford were at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Trail Ridge Retirement Community in Sioux Falls. Inurnment followed at Dalesburg Baptist Cemetery.Beth was...
Otto Wilhelm Neuhaus
November 20th, 2009
Otto Wilhelm Neuhaus, 86, of Vermillion, passed away on Nov. 14, 2009 at his residence.Otto was born on Nov. 18, 1922 in Zweibrucken, Germany to Clemens Jakob and Johanna Am...
For The Record
November 20th, 2009
Nov. 6-12, 2009 Travis Neitzel, 208 Kansas St., Wakonda: Seat belt violation, $25. Nathan Alexander, 207 W. Twin St., Elk Point: Speeding on state hi...
Thanksgiving Eve Service, Holiday Dinner Scheduled
November 20th, 2009
VOLIN — Faith United Lutheran Church of Volin will be having a Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, with Holy Communion and a Pumpkin Pie Party to follow that evening. The c...
Gayville Native Directs Iowa Opus Honor Choir
November 20th, 2009
Beth Mueller (Snow) has been chosen to direct the 23rd annual Iowa Opus 7th and 8th Grade Girls Honor Choir.This concert is sponsored by the Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc...
Pitching In To Lend A Hand
November 20th, 2009
During the next week, area residents will have several chances to play cards and win frozen turkeys while raising money for community organizations.The first of these is the...
Chamber Chat
November 20th, 2009
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce& Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermi...
Enjoyed pink paper
November 20th, 2009
To the editor: Thank you all for the beautiful cards for our 60th wedding anniversary.It was a big surprise. We were confused when...
Be safe
November 20th, 2009
To the editor: As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm sure you are thinking about family gatherings and turkey dinners. I'm asking you...
Bellringers needed
November 20th, 2009
To the editor: It is that time of year again, another Christmas is coming and so is the Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign. This year...
Stealth game brings out the Mission Impossible in us
November 20th, 2009
Secret Santa starts this week at work. Just in case you've never participated in this holiday experience, let me explain.Secret Santa, also known as Kris Kringle, is a five-week gift e...
Cream separator cranks out tales of woe
November 20th, 2009
Don’t ever buy a birthday present for your wife without first thinking of the consequences of that purchase.In a brief weak moment, I bought an old-fashioned cream separator at an...
More South Dakotans eligible for energy assistance this winter
November 20th, 2009
More South Dakotans are now eligible for financial help to heat their homes this winter.Due to increased federal allocations for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program over the last t...
Meckling 4-H'ers plan for holidays
November 20th, 2009
The Meckling Livestock 4-H club met on Oct. 24 at the 4-H building. Your favorite Halloween candy was our roll call topic. We went over old business: we talked about our float in the Dakota D...
Announce engagement
November 20th, 2009
Lars and Becky Aga wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Chris Lynch, son of Mike and Kathy Lynch.Chris graduated from Vermillion High School in 2001 and from La...
Exchange vows
November 20th, 2009
Amanda Johnson and Andrew Ofstehage were married Aug. 1, 2009 at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church in Vermillion. Parents of the couple are Michelle and Duane Johnson of Vermillion and Glenda and Ber...
Wakonda Thanksgiving Service set for Nov. 25
November 20th, 2009
The Wakonda Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, rural Wakonda. Pastor Elaine Miller of the Wakonda U...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
November 20th, 2009
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1933 OMAHA EX-CONVICTS SUSPECTED OF VERMILLION BANK ROBBERY$2,799 Cash Obtained by Quartet From Citizens...
Christmas festival Dec. 6 at museum
November 20th, 2009
On Dec. 6 from 1 to 4:30 p.m., the Friends of the W. H. Over Museum will continue the tradition of welcoming the holiday season with their annual Christmas festival. There will be child...
China is topic of forum Nov. 23
November 20th, 2009
“China #1?” will be the topic of the Monday, Nov. 23 International Forum to be held in Farber Hall at noon. The forum is sponsored by the Beacom School of Business. Pa...
Welcome Table to meet Nov. 23
November 20th, 2009
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, Nov. 23 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. The Nov. 23 meal is the Community Thanksgiving meal and will be sponsored...
Tails & Trails fundraiser a success
November 20th, 2009
Heartland Humane Society’s Tails & Trails event was a big success, raising spirits and $1,135 for the organization. Tails & Trails was held Nov. 7, at Cotton Park in Vermillion. This...
Hy-Vee continues tradition, serves breakfasts to local veterans Nov....
November 20th, 2009
Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, as local citizens prepared to honor the nation’s veterans, Hy-Vee continued its own tradition of giving thanks to women and men who have and still are...
Ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things
November 20th, 2009
Roger Kozak, past commander of American Legion Post 1 of Vermillion, set the tone for the community’s Veterans Day program, held at the W.H. Over Museum Nov. 11.&ldquo...
City refuses to grant zoning for proposed restaurant
November 20th, 2009
A Vermillion home can’t be moved and replaced with a proposed fast food restaurant.That was the consensus of the Vermillion City Council following a lengthy discussion at it...
Debra Lynn Palmer
November 13th, 2009
Debra Lynn Palmer, 56, of Vermillion, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at her residence.Debra was born Oct. 26, 1953 in Colorado Springs, CO to Kenneth and Doris (Sanders) Palmer.&nbs...
Merle LaVern Macy
November 13th, 2009
Merle LaVern Macy, 89, of Yankton, formerly of Burbank, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Avera Yankton Care Center in Yankton. Merle was bor...
Lyle A. Moritz
November 13th, 2009
Lyle A. Moritz, 47-year resident of Azusa, CA, passed away Saturday at his home with his family by his side. Lyle and his wife Anne, both originally from Vermillion, relocated to Azusa in 196...
This Week in Vermillion City 9Ball League
November 13th, 2009
This week in 9ball league there were a lot of close matches and some teams were to busy in the fields to play their matches. Best wishes to the people trying to get the harvest finished. ...
For The Record
November 13th, 2009
Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2009 Lashae Ronelle Lambert, 1012 Elm St. #103, Vermillion: Failure to stop, $51 plus costs. Anthony Carr, 1509 Isabella, Sioux City,...
District tourney loss ends Tanager volleyball season
November 13th, 2009
Vermillion’s volleyball season ended last Thursday when the Tanagers dropped a semifinal match in the District 8A tournament to Dakota Valley.The Panthers got momentum with...
Coyotes end skid with 45-21 rout of S. Utah
November 13th, 2009
In one fell swoop, all lingering effects from the previous month were cast aside.The University of South Dakota football team celebrated a victory for the first time in six weeks,...
Labor Department prepared for extended unemployment benefits
November 13th, 2009
The South Dakota Department of Labor (DOL) is prepared to assist unemployment claimants in receiving 14 additional weeks of benefits. Last Friday, President Obama signed the legislation passed by C...
Club News
November 13th, 2009
The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Neuharth Media Center on the campus of USD. President David Lorenz opened the meeting and led us in the...
2 Local Veterans Wait For Wings
November 13th, 2009
Each year, Honor Flights take World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the city’s memorials free of cost.Two area veterans — Orvin Oien of Volin and Gerald...
Harvest Ball will celebrate city's 150 year birthday
November 13th, 2009
The evening of Saturday, Nov. 21, will be a celebration that has been 150 years in the making. Beginning with at social hour at 6 p.m. and the call to dinner at 7 p.m., the Muenster Uni...
Silver Threads
November 13th, 2009
Vermillion Senior Center NewsHistory of the senior center written by Nila FostvedtHarvey Hanson becomes director of Senior Center.From a modest beginning i...
Chamber Chat
November 13th, 2009
Vermillion Area Chamber &Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionchamber.com
Lost my drive, what's his name hasn't helped me
November 13th, 2009
When my drive turned up missing, I panicked and immediately searched every corner, every stack and every drawer. I even shook out my boots, thinking I might find it there.My flash drive...
Do we know how to act during peacetime?
November 13th, 2009
A college classmate of mine, Tim Gebhart, made this observation in his blog recently as his thoughts turned toward the anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall. His reflections are certainly n...
Bob shares secrets for living a memorable life
November 13th, 2009
Ole said:With voice so brisk,I owe my ageTo lutefisk.”One of the responsibilities of getting along in years is to be able to pass on your secret of longevi...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
November 13th, 2009
Work this week:• Clean up project.• Finish concrete.• Finish asphalt.• Finish intersections.Planned for next week:• Seeding, erosi...
Howe attends Mayo Videoconference
November 13th, 2009
Vermillion Medical Clinic Audiologist, Jason R. Howe, MS, FAAA, CCC-A, recently attended the Mayo Clinic Twentieth Annual Audiology Videoconference simulcasted at the University of South Dakota Spe...
Will wed
November 13th, 2009
Jennifer Bremer and Sven Grosen, both of Bloomington, MN, announce their engagement.The future bride is a graduate of Vermillion High School and Minnesota State University, Mankato. She...
South Dakotans reminded of new rules when getting driver license
November 13th, 2009
South Dakota driver licensing officials are urging residents to “get it together”' to be ready for changes in the types of documents required to get a license or renew an existing one....
Fall quilt show planned at St. James Marketplace
November 13th, 2009
Over 100 quilts are being collected for this weekend’s Fall Quilt Show and Fundraiser for the Corps of Discovery Welcome Center at the St. James Marketplace in St. James, NE. The two-day quil...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
November 13th, 2009
Excerpts from the Plain Talk 1932 Stop at Green Gables Cottage Camp. A cool place to sleep. Cabins by day or week. White Eagle Gas...
Documentary on water use scheduled
November 13th, 2009
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, come see “FLOW”, an award-winning documentary that focuses on the world water crisis and asks the key question: “Can anyone really own water?&rdqu...
Welcome Table to meet Nov. 16
November 13th, 2009
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, Nov. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota. The Nov. 16 meal will be sponsored and served by the The Y...
Camp Jorgensen fundraiser Nov. 15
November 13th, 2009
The Bergen Lutheran Church, rural Meckling, will host a concert by John Jorgensen and family, accompaniment by Becky Aga, on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. as a fundraiser for Camp Jorgensen.
Vermillion schools schedule concerts
November 13th, 2009
The Fall Show at Vermillion High School will be held Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. both nights.The concert will include middle school and high school sho...
USD students visit with billionaire Buffett
November 13th, 2009
Some area college students got some financial insight from one of the nation’s premier investors Friday, Nov. 6.Twenty-seven students from the Beacom School of Business at t...
Local school becomes an opera house
November 13th, 2009
After the USD Department of Music Opera Workshop completed its performance of the children’s opera “The Princess and the Pea” Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, a St. Agnes Elementary Scho...
No dog-eat-dog world at Cotton Park
November 13th, 2009
It wasn’t a dog-eat-dog world Saturday at Cotton Park in Vermillion. Tasha Anderson, executive director of the Heartland Humane Society, and her dog, Annie, enjoyed the morn...
RtI effort pays big dividends in elementary literacy
November 13th, 2009
The Vermillion School Board learned Monday that the practice of getting highly involved in meeting the literacy needs of some of the school district's youngest students is paying high divide...
Zimmerman to perform locally
November 5th, 2009
Ann Zimmerman, folk musician from Salina, KS, will be performing in Orange City, Le Mars, Cherokee, and Vermillion the week of Nov. 8. And she is serving as an artist-in-residence at MOC-Floyd Vall...
Justin (Jay) Salem
November 5th, 2009
Justin (Jay) Salem was born Nov. 4, 1986 in Sioux City, IA. He died Oct. 23, 2009 in Omaha, NE.Funeral services were held in Omaha, Oct. 29 with Rev. James Tiegs officiant.
Eugene Gene Dahl
November 5th, 2009
Eugene “Gene” Dahl, was born Sept. 9, 1931 in Dewey County SD, to Henry and Harriet (O’Leary) Dahl. He passed away on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at his home in Phoenix, AZ.
Dorene M. Waltman-Dempster
November 5th, 2009
Dorene M.Waltman-DempsterDorene M. Waltman-Dempster, age 85, formerly of Pierre, and Sandy, OR, died from lung cancer on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at her home in Vermillion.
For The Record
November 5th, 2009
Oct. 23-29, 2009 Seth Robert Martin, 111 Elm St., Vermillion: Possession of alcohol by minor, $51 plus costs Jimmy R. Lesline, 4419 Floyd Blvd., Siou...
Pulpit Reflections
November 5th, 2009
As we Americans gear up for two of the most important holidays of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is important to ask why a holiday like Thanksgiving should be so important to...
This Week in Vermillion 9Ball League
November 5th, 2009
Maya Janes 3 were on the road to Leo’s Sports Bar and Grill and rolled out with a 16-9 besting of Leo's 2. Robby HowdoIgetalastname was 5-0 with help from Tyler Job who added three win...
This Week in Vermillion Pool League
November 5th, 2009
This week the league would like to welcome the newest team to the league. Careys 2 jumped into the league at short notice and helped the entire league by giving us our 18th team. Special than...
Cyclones down USD women's swimming and diving team
November 5th, 2009
Despite four event wins, The University of South Dakota women’s swimming and diving team fell short Friday, Oct. 30 against Iowa State, losing 179-118 in non-conference action in Vermillion.
Tanager VB season ends on positive note
November 5th, 2009
Vermillion’s volleyballers concluded their regular season on a positive note last week, defeating regional powerhouse Harrisburg in a marathon five-game match and losing to top district...
USD students, professor host free concert
November 5th, 2009
The Washington Street Art Center will showcase classical music featuring students from The University of South Dakota and Marie-Elaine Gagnon, D.M.A, an assistant professor of music at USD, during...
Clubs and Organizations
November 5th, 2009
President Valerie Philipp opened the meeting leading the group in the national anthems of the United States and Norway accompanied by Phyllis Neilsen and the pledge of Allegiance of the Unite...
Teacher Rewards program provides funds for classrooms
November 5th, 2009
Walmart is helping 10 teachers at Vermillion Middle School purchase much-needed classroom supplies through its new Teachers Rewards program. Selected randomly, each teacher was presented with a $10...
Hy-Vee donates $160,000 for breast cancer research, treatment
November 5th, 2009
Hy-Vee marked National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a donation of $160,000 to two organizations dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. Hy-Vee directors from the Des M...
Methodist Church Supper Bazaar Nov. 7
November 5th, 2009
GAYVILLE — Gayville-Volin United Methodist Church is holding its annual Fall Supper Bazaar on Saturday Nov. 7, running from 5-7 p.m., at the Gayville Community Center. The supper...
Gayville Hall Celebrates Beatles Saturday
November 5th, 2009
GAYVILLE — Gayville Hall presents “A Celebration of the Beatles,” starring Rapid City’s Abbey Road Band, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Gayville. Abbey Road came...
Reception For Vermillion Artist At Hall
November 5th, 2009
GAYVILLE — An exhibition of watercolor paintings by Sharon Gray of Vermillion, on exhibit at the gallery at Gayville Hall in Gayville this summer and fall, continues through Nov. 7.
Food Pantry To Offer Helping Hand
November 5th, 2009
VOLIN — A project to benefit area families is getting kicked off this month.Food will be collected for the project — a food pantry — throughout November. It is one of the pr...
Eide/Dalrymple to exhibit works of Mary Selvig and Martin Wanserski
November 5th, 2009
“A Love of Three Oranges: The Works of Mary Selvig and Martin Wanserski”, opens Nov. 12 and runs through Dec. 12 at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery. An artists’ opening reception will...
Red Shirt Friday to be observed at First Dakota
November 5th, 2009
First Dakota National Bank is honored to observe and participate in Red Shirt Friday, a growing national effort to wear red every Friday until our US troops come home. By word of mouth, press, and...
Kost, Day selected to receive student honors
November 5th, 2009
Ryan Kost and Sarah Day have been selected as the Vermillion High School September Students of the Month. Their nominations by the VHS faculty members were from their leadership in the classroom an...
Chamber Chat
November 5th, 2009
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillion...
Right side, left side, back or front?
November 5th, 2009
Way back on the Epistle side of the sanctuary in the very last pew is where you’ll find the Johnsons every Sunday. Since Don uses a walker, he sits near the exit with his wife, daughter and g...
Reading the news leads to Phyllisophical discussions
November 5th, 2009
Phyllis is the kind of person who reads the national and international news.Then she gets upset about things in Meckling, Timor, Bangladesh and points east and west.At our h...
Remember, the illness is worse than the shot
November 5th, 2009
It was heartening to see the turnout at the point of distribution (POD) flu clinic held at Vermillion High School last Thursday.It demonstrated that a good number of citizens from...
Harvest Ball will celebrate citys 150 year birthday
November 5th, 2009
The evening of Saturday, Nov. 21, will be a celebration that has been 150 years in the making. Beginning with at social hour at 6 p.m. and the call to dinner at 7 p.m., the Muenster Uni...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
November 5th, 2009
Work this week:• North half closed west end to service road, Cottage Avenue to Dakota Street.• Half Highway 19 closed, intersection open to traffic.• Topsoil on pro...
Heartland Humane Society hosts Tails & Trails event in Vermillion
November 5th, 2009
Heartland Humane Society invites the community to Tails & Trails in Vermillion. The event will be held at Cotton Park in Vermillion on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Registration wil...
Stockland brothers complete preparations for Middle East deployment
November 5th, 2009
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Chad Stockland and Army National Guard Sgt. Dana Stockland, a brother combat medic team, have completed pre-deployment training at North Fort Hood, Killeen, TX, in pr...
Girl Scouts donate to Heartland Humane Society
November 5th, 2009
Heartland Humane Society recently received donated items from two Girl Scouts from Troop 50158, including handmade dipped bone treats and warm fleece blankets. Maddy Nooney and Nichole Eilers chose...
Committee will study the use of interpreters, translators in courts
November 5th, 2009
The South Dakota Supreme Court has appointed a committee to study the use of interpreters and translators in the South Dakota court system. The purpose of the committee will be to examine how...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
November 5th, 2009
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1932 Two Hundred people take a swim as the pool opens. The manager offered a $2.00 season ticket and a $5.00 family...
Clay County 4-Hers will be honored Sunday
November 5th, 2009
The Clay County 4-H Recognition Event is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Clay County 4-H Center in Vermillion beginning at 2:00 p.m. Area 4-H members, leaders, families a...
Hy-Vee celebrates Veterans Day with free breakfast
November 5th, 2009
The Vermillion Hy-Vee will honor America’s veterans on Veterans Day with a free breakfast in appreciation of their service to the country.What started as a promotional event offer...
Gayville Hosts Veteran's Day Program
November 5th, 2009
GAYVILLE — The Gayville American Legion Post No. 237 will hold a Veteran’s Day program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the town’s war memorial.The short program will...
Welcome Table to meet Nov. 9
November 5th, 2009
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, Nov. 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota. The Nov. 9 meal will be sponsored and served by the Newman Center...
Harter pleads guilty; pays $210 in fines after fatal accident
November 5th, 2009
A University of South Dakota student involved in a fatal traffic accident near Vermillion in September plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges Friday and paid fines of $210.On Oct. 15,...
Teaching girls not to "jump like girls"
November 5th, 2009
It looked a bit silly at first, but it was for Megan Olson’s own good.Brian Ommen, a physical therapist at Great Plains Therapy in Vermillion, attached pieces of Velcro to Olson&r...
Survey explores local interest in forming cancer support group
November 5th, 2009
Steps are being taken to gauge the interest of local citizens in forming a cancer awareness and support group in the Vermillion community.Mary Merrigan, director of public relations at...
A necessary shot in the arm
November 5th, 2009
If there were any doubts about the safety of the H1N1 vaccine, it was difficult to spot it in Vermillion Thursday.Doors of the Vermillion High School auxiliary gymnasium opened at 2 p.m...
1,000 get flu shots in Vermillion
November 5th, 2009
Just over 1,000 – 1,033 to be exact – flu vaccinations were given to young people and people in risk categories during Thursday’s flu clinic in Vermillion. That&r...
