Archive For July 2010
Vera Cleland
July 30th, 2010
Vera Cleland, age 90, of Council Bluffs, IA, formerly of Vermillion, passed away July 24, 2010 at her home. Vera was born Oct. 16, 1919 in Juneau, AK to the late Martin and Louise (Lacey) Maj...
Mildred Lantis
July 30th, 2010
Mildred Lantis, longtime resident of Sioux City, IA, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 23, 2010 at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork, MT. The daughter of Charles and E...
For The Record
July 30th, 2010
July 9-15, 2010 Dexter Jorgensen, 47033 Burbank Rd., Burbank: Speeding on state highway, $36 plus costs. Jason McDonald, 6504 W. 53rd St....
Vermillion Area Swim Team competes at Brookings
July 30th, 2010
The Vermillion Area Swim Team took part in the Brookings Summer Invitational meet July 16-18. Here are the results:8/underHunter Lavin (7) 200 IM third; 100 Breast fifth; 200 Free...
13-14 Teeners’ season comes to an end
July 30th, 2010
It took two days for their final game to be completed, but Vermillion's 13-14 VFW Teeners saw their season come to an end in their third game of the Region 1A tournament at Canton last week....
Beautiful evening for WELL at The Bluffs
July 30th, 2010
It was another beautiful evening for WELL on July 21. Rhoda Grant had longest putt on #8 but had some difficulty finding the scorecard. Low gross was Jennifer Steele with a 42. Lo...
Seniors still attract new players
July 30th, 2010
On July 20, Ernie Jensen and Lynn Muller came to play the scramble format with the seniors. This brought the attendance numbers up to 31, which is tie for the season high t...
VAST participates in Snowfox meet
July 30th, 2010
Vermillion Area Swim Team is winding down the Long Course Season with recent meets in Sioux Falls and Brookings. The Snowfox Meet was the largest ever with over 600 swimmers in the three-day meet....
Red Sox’s bid for state tourney action continues
July 30th, 2010
A tense 1-1 pitching struggle came down to one moment of truth for the Vermillion Red Sox in Yankton Tuesday night, and Tyler Candor rose to the occasion with a two-run double that propelled...
15-16 Teeners will compete in Region 1 tournament
July 30th, 2010
The last of Vermillion's baseball teams to begin postseason play, the 15-16 VFW Teeners, begin competition in the Region 1 tournament in North Sioux City next week.The team coach...
Several local swimmers participating in state meet
July 30th, 2010
Vermillion will be well represented at the 2010 South Dakota Long Course State Championships. The state swim meet, hosted by the South Dakota Local Swim Committee and the Mitchell Aquatic Club, wil...
Grey Sox experience a miracle comeback to defeat Canton
July 30th, 2010
In some sports the clock would have run out before the Grey Sox had completed their comeback, but in baseball there is always a chance, slim though it might be, that a miracle can happen.
4-H Fashion Revue held July 8
July 30th, 2010
The Clay County 4-H Fashion Revue contest was held on July 8 at the 4-H Center in Vermillion. Eight girls from Clay County participated in this event.Participants could construct...
Hawes honored by SESDAC
July 30th, 2010
SESDAC, Inc. honored Lloyd Hawes, assistant professor of social work at USD, on April 28 for his 11 years of service on the organization’s Human Rights Committee. As chair of this impor...
Lammers is SESDAC, Inc. Employee of the Month
July 30th, 2010
Justin Lammers, community supports instructor, was selected as the SESDAC, Inc. June, 2010 Employee of the Month. Justin has been employed at SESDAC, Inc. since August, 2009.Justin was...
Chamber Chat
July 30th, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionchambe...
Gritty bugs in her teeth
July 30th, 2010
If you live outside of Iowa, have been in a cave for the last 38 years, just landed your spaceship from planet Xerox or have come in from the Out Back, you may not know about RAGBRAI. RAGBRAI is Th...
The bottom line:
jobs, jobs and more jobs
jobs, jobs and more jobs
July 30th, 2010
We’re all familiar with a portion of John Donne’s famous quote: “No man is an island.”You can extrapolate all sorts of meaning from that phrase. No community, fo...
Auxiliary president, mother to visit Sunshine Auxiliary #2421
July 30th, 2010
On Aug. 4, Melanie Moore, Dakota State Auxiliary president, and Linda Benson, Dakota State Auxiliary mother, will visit the Sunshine Auxiliary #2421, Vermillion. The Dakota State Auxiliary of the F...
Farber Center completes SDMC leadership program
July 30th, 2010
The W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at The University of South Dakota sponsored the 2010 South Dakota Municipal Clerk (SDMC) Leadership and Management Development Program this summer....
Vows Exchanged
July 30th, 2010
Evangeline Orr and Allen Neuharth were married on April 24, 2010 at 3p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman. Pastor Charles Kramer officiated the ceremony. Parents of the bride are...
Public invited to attend films, presentation on USD campus
July 30th, 2010
The general public is invited to attend two films and a presentation, free, on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion.“Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
July 30th, 2010
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1942 Kem-Tone is the new miracle paint. It is available at Davis Pharmacy. Just thin it with water and go to work. I...
Annual Bull-A-Rama scheduled for Aug. 28
July 30th, 2010
The Coyote Country Rodeo Club (CCRC) members are gearing up for the 17th Annual Bull-A-Rama showcasing the Extreme Bull Riding Tour held at the Clay County rodeo grounds, west of Vermillion on Timb...
Hines in right place to rescue drowning man
July 30th, 2010
He may have a broken hand, but that didn’t stop Nick Hines from lending it to someone in need of help.The 28-year-old Vermillion man was instrumental in saving the life of a...
Welcome Table will meet Aug. 2
July 30th, 2010
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, Aug. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.It will be the 456th Welcome Table meal served. The Aug. 2...
Familiar ‘flavor’ planned for Ribs, Rods & Rock &lsquo...
July 30th, 2010
There will be ribs.There will be rods – specifically classic cars, hot rods and even motorcycles.And there will be plenty of entertainment for people of all ages...
Hunstad is ‘architect’ who designed Vermillion’s win...
July 30th, 2010
Former Vermillion resident Ed Hunstad of Aberdeen was presented one of two achievement awards by the South Dakota Tennis Hall of Fame in ceremonies held Sunday, July 25 at McKennan Park in Sioux Fa...
Vermillion native loves serving tennis
July 30th, 2010
A Vermillion native who easily can be described as one of the top tennis players this state has ever produced was inducted into the 2010 South Dakota Tennis Hall of Fame Sunday, July 25, at t...
Volin man dies of injuries from Monday crash
July 30th, 2010
A Volin man died Tuesday as a result of a two-vehicle crash north and east of Yankton that occurred Monday, July 26.Phillip Lawrence Larson, 65, was the driver of a 1999 Chevrolet...
Simulation helps students understand challenges of poverty
July 30th, 2010
Carson Sullivan never worried about putting food on the table for his family.The Vermillion High School student learned all about the process, however, when he took part in the So...
Electrifying
July 30th, 2010
Mother Nature put on an electrifying light show for Vermillion residents Friday night, and the storm front fortunately brought nothing more serious than a bout of wind and rain to the community. Ea...
Summer Fun!
July 23rd, 2010
Joseph Walker shares a fun moment with his daughter, Gendaya, at the Vermillion Swimming Pool at Prentis Park Friday afternoon. The pool was a busy place as temperatures climbed above 90 degrees bo...
Orlando J. Goering
July 23rd, 2010
Orlando J. Goering, 89, Freeman, passed away July 8, 2010 at the Oakview Terrace Nursing Home in Freeman following a brief illness.Orlando was born Nov. 7, 1920 near Moundridge, K...
Rosalie Cone Driscoll
July 23rd, 2010
Rosalie Cone Driscoll, 72, died Sunday July 4, 2010 at her home. A graveside service was held Thursday July 8, at 10 a.m. at Mountain Lawn Cemetery south of Lead. A memorial...
Thomas Vincent Sullivan
July 23rd, 2010
Thomas Vincent “Buzz” Sullivan, 72, of Burbank, died unexpectedly July 13, 2010 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. He was born Oct. 25, 1937 in Garryowen,...
For the Record
July 23rd, 2010
July 2-8, 2010 Terry C. Rolfe, 415 Elm St., Vermillion: Entering property–after notice, $61 plus costs; Vandalism– $400 less third degree,Dismissed-motion by pro...
USD Women’s Soccer adds four recruits for 2010 season
July 23rd, 2010
University of South Dakota women’s soccer coach Mandy Green has announced the signing of four student-athletes for the 2010 season. Joining the Coyotes this fall will be Laura Ekeren of Yankt...
Red Sox seeking spot at state tournament
July 23rd, 2010
Postseason tournament time has arrived for Class "A" amateur baseball teams in this area, and the Vermillion Red Sox and two other teams will vie for two spots out of this region in the sta...
13-14 Teeners sent to loser’s bracket by Lennox Tuesday
July 23rd, 2010
About 10 p.m. Tuesday night at the Canton ballpark, things couldn't have been going any better for Vermillion's 13-14 VFW Teeners.They were cruising over Lennox with an 8-2 lead...
Wednesday morning ladies have great day
July 23rd, 2010
We had another great day for golf and meeting with the ladies at luncheon on July 14 at The Bluffs. There were 21 ladies present at the luncheon. With all the activities of summer and g...
Seniors play regular scramble
July 23rd, 2010
On July 13, playing an ordinary scramble format, the best score of 33 was turned in by the team of Dennis Tomhave, Fritz Bartels and Lloyd Helseth.Taking second with the better 36...
15-16 Teeners finish season next week
July 23rd, 2010
Vermillion's 15-16 VFW Teeners baseball team is still a week away from postseason play, but they will finish the regular season with three games next week.The team coached by Bil...
Steady baseball action at Prentis Park next week
July 23rd, 2010
The fan who just can't get enough baseball on these hot, humid dog-day evenings would do well to simply camp at Prentis Park for the next week.If the weather cooperates, there wi...
Irishman rules pro division at SD Open Pro-Am
July 23rd, 2010
On the same day the British Open wrapped up in England, it was another European-born golfer who recorded his first career pro victory.Thanks to what he called “newfound&rdqu...
Chorus To Perform At Volin Church
July 23rd, 2010
VOLIN — The Tri-Valley Barbershop Chorus, under the direction of Alan Ward, will perform at Faith United Lutheran Church, 44874 303rd St., Volin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1.Contac...
New Volin Eatery Cooking Up Originality
July 23rd, 2010
VOLIN — For the past four months, Michelle Crawford has been working to transform the former Paddy Murphy’s building in Volin into something new.The end result of the...
Silver Threads
July 23rd, 2010
Vermillion Senior Center News History of the senior center written by Nila FostvedtTake me out to the ballgame; Take me out to the Park
Rotary seeks candidates for Group Study Exchange
July 23rd, 2010
Rotary is seeking candidates for team members ages 25-40 for a Group Study Exchange to Uttar Pradesh in northern India. The exchange is scheduled from Jan. 4 to Feb. 3, 2011. Team membe...
Rotarians learn of Siouxland Blood Bank
July 23rd, 2010
Dave Herbster, president-elect, was standing in today for John Prescott who was out of town. Dave led us in the invocation and the 4-Way Test. Jack was gone, so Joe led the member...
Merrigan graduates from University of Minnesota, Morris
July 23rd, 2010
Christopher Merrigan, Vermillion, graduated from University of Minnesota, Morris during the 47th Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 15. Merrigan earned a bachelor's of art degree in...
Chamber Chat
July 23rd, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce& Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionc...
For Jane... a tribute
July 23rd, 2010
You may not have noticed her obituary in the paper, but our friend Jane died July 7. She was 87.A likable kind of gal, Jane never married, didn't drive a car, walked and rode public tr...
A PSA can’t solve this problem
July 23rd, 2010
This information was included in a press release we received recently from the SD Office of Highway Safety:“Twenty-three times more likely to be in a crash or near-crash. Accordin...
Sanford Health unifies health system with
new name, mission, vis...
new name, mission, vis...
July 23rd, 2010
Sanford Health & MeritCare unified its organization July 20 under one name, mission, vision, values and wordmark. Sanford Health President and CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft introduced the new brand to...
Haakinson receives BA in children’s ministry
July 23rd, 2010
Carrie Jo Haakinson, daughter of Lori Brown and Ray Haakinson of Cynthiana, KY and granddaughter of Alice Brown and the late Cleo Haakinson, both of Vermillion, graduated from Central Bible College...
Don Young to serve as honorary chair
for ACS Relay For Life of U...
for ACS Relay For Life of U...
July 23rd, 2010
The Planning Committee for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Union County has selected Don Young to serve as Honorary Chair for this year’s Relay For Life®.Young,...
Schmitz begins work as Pioneer sales representative
July 23rd, 2010
Brian Schmitz of Southern Plains Seeds joined the Pioneer Sales Rep Agency Team July 13 as a local sales representative promoting Pioneer® brand products. Schmitz provides local growers with ag...
Will celebrate
July 23rd, 2010
Wayne and Esther Knutson of Vermillion will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 30. They hosted their children and grandchildren in the Black Hills in June for an early celebrati...
Arndt ‘extremely disappointed’ with Lewis & Clark wate...
July 23rd, 2010
The House Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittee only appropriating $5 million for Lewis & Clark Regional Water System in the FY11 Budget on July 14 is proving to disappointing to the w...
Teacher workshop scheduled Aug. 2
July 23rd, 2010
Teachers – Missouri National Recreational River and the National Park Service wants and needs your input! Park staff and teacher-ranger-teachers will be conducting a teacher workshop fr...
Final week of Summer
Reading Program will be busy
Reading Program will be busy
July 23rd, 2010
Don’t miss the final week of Vermillion Public Library’s Summer Reading Program next week.Craft Day is Monday at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. We will be doing some recycling by ma...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
July 23rd, 2010
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1942 Clay County residents pledged $157,090.24 in the war bond and stamp pledge campaign. The cam...
DVAT hosting gas card raffle
July 23rd, 2010
The Downtown Vermillion Action Team (DVAT) is having a raffle with chances to win two $100 gas cards. “$1 for a possible $100 gas card? Now that can be a great return on you...
Soccer clinic begins July 26
July 23rd, 2010
A free soccer clinic open to girls in grades 7-12 is planned for Cotton Park in Vermillion from 6 to 8 p.m. each night during the week of July 26-30.Tryouts for the Vermillion Hig...
Ice cream social is Aug. 4
July 23rd, 2010
The Gayville Women of the ELCA will be hosting an ice cream social at the Gayville Community Center, Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.Taverns, hot dogs, coneydogs, pie, bars,...
Welcome Table
will meet July 26
will meet July 26
July 23rd, 2010
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, July 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.It will be the 455th Welcome Table meal served. The July 2...
‘A totally new person’
July 23rd, 2010
Maybe you’ve seen Kent Osborne around town lately. Perhaps you didn’t know it was him.The recently-elected Vermillion City Council president has gone through some chan...
Farmers Market takes root in Vermillion
July 23rd, 2010
Vermillion’s plunge into the heart of the summer season can only mean good things for both vendors and customers at the Vermillion Area Farmers Market. In mid- to late-July,...
City launches ‘sting’ operation
July 23rd, 2010
The abnormally wet summer has caused a boom in the mosquito population inVermillion, and the city continues to spray for the pesky insect on a consistent basis.“...
For The Record
July 16th, 2010
June 25-July 1, 2010 Taylor Tigert, 2080 Pedersen Pl., Vermillion: License not in immediate possession, $25. Waunita Denney, 801 Mulberry, Yankton:...
Marilynn Mohan Cafruny
July 16th, 2010
Marilynn Mohan Cafruny, age 93, died in Rapid City, on July 8, 2010. Marilynn lived in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Bloomington, IN, Syracuse, NY, Ann...
Delmer Nicholi Klanderud
July 16th, 2010
Delmer Nicholi Klanderud of Vermillion passed away on June 24, 2010, at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center.Delmer was born March 18, 1918, in Wynot, NE, to Arthur and May (Taylor)...
Dwight “Ike” Baisden
July 16th, 2010
Dwight “Ike” Baisden, 57, of Vermillion, South Dakota passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 5, 2010 at Sanford Vermillion Hospital in Vermillion.Funeral service was 11...
Ronald R. Brown
July 16th, 2010
Ronald R. Brown, 81, of Vermillion, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center.Ron was born Jan. 25, 1929 in Vermillion to Virgil and Myrtle (Severson) Bro...
VAST members do well at Yankton meet
July 16th, 2010
Vermillion Area Swim Team has been in the pool many weekends this summer. The swimmers are continuing to swim very well and have a lot of fun. Below are meet results. You can check the Press...
Craig Thompson Law Office wins triathlon
July 16th, 2010
The 26th HyVee Lake Kampeska Mini-Triathlon was held on July 10 in Watertown. Craig Thompson Law Office placed first in the team division with a time of 1:05:24. The team consisted of Lizz Hoffman,...
W.E.L.L. has beautiful night
July 16th, 2010
Wednesday was a great night for WELL. There was a northerly breeze that almost felt like fall at times. There were four net scores of 31, but Jonie Hook took low net of 30....
Seniors share with Le Mars, Iowa
July 16th, 2010
On July 6, a group from Le Mars, IA came to play what they call the Le Mar’s Rider Cup. So the seniors had to share in a “shot gun” start whereby the seniors started on hole...
15-16 VFW Teeners will settle in at Prentis next week
July 16th, 2010
With their regional tournament still two weeks away, Vermillion's 15-16 VFW Teeners will take over Prentis Park for three nights of home games next week.On Monday Dakota Valley c...
Red Sox improve record to 9-7
July 16th, 2010
The Vermillion Red Sox went 1-2 last week, improving their season's record to 9-7 as the regular season winds down toward the upcoming regional playoffs.The Sox edged the Yankton...
Beresford ends Post 1’s dream of returning to state tourney
July 16th, 2010
Vermillion's Post 1 baseball team had gone 7-0 against fellow Region 3B opponents during the regular season, including a 20-13 win over rival Beresford early last week.But in the...
USD School of Law, Farber Center to host poverty simulation
July 16th, 2010
The University of South Dakota School of Law along with the W.O. Farber Center and the South Dakota Youth Congress (SDYC) under the Chiesman Center of Democracy, Inc., will host “The Challeng...
Check It Out
July 16th, 2010
New Adult Fiction Debut CollectionSet against the gorgeous backdrop of Rome, author Tom Rachman’s wry, vibrant debut novel follows the topsy-turvy private lives of the repor...
Little Chicago Syncopators At Gayville Hall
July 16th, 2010
GAYVILLE — The Little Chicago Syncopators of Sioux City will perform old-time New Orleans and Chicago style jazz at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in concert at Gayville Hall in Gayville.
Gayville Gets Ready For Hay Days Celebration
July 16th, 2010
GAYVILLE — The revival of a former summer tradition has brought the residents of Gayville together, which is exactly what its organizers had hoped would happen.Hay Days 2010...
Midstates planning committee seeks rural community success stories
July 16th, 2010
The Midstates Community and Economic Development planning committee is seeking examples of successful development efforts in towns and cities in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The committee...
Former Vermillion resident elected to National Hall of Fame
July 16th, 2010
Catherine Horner-Bennett, a 1974 graduate of Vermillion High School and a 1978 graduate of the University of South Dakota, was inducted into the National Forensic League’s Coaches Hall of Fam...
Rotary learns of Citizens Academy
July 16th, 2010
The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, July 13, at the Neuharth Media Center on the campus of USD. President John Prescott opened the meeting and led us...
Tanner Mart receives scholarship
July 16th, 2010
The Lewis and Clark Homebuilder’s Association is proud to announce that Tanner Mart of Vermillion High School is the recipient of the 2010 Lewis and Clark Homebuilder’s Associatio...
Chamber Chat
July 16th, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce& Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionc...
Gimme some younger looking skin
July 16th, 2010
Last week, I saw two different signs advertising products and services that captured my attention. This is not my usual reaction; normally, I’m very leery of anyone selling anything, but thes...
We need to be more like Bush
July 16th, 2010
“America needs to conduct this debate on immigration in a reasoned and respectful tone. Feelings run deep on this issue — and as we work it out, all of us need to keep some things in mi...
Dr. Hansen receives board recertification
July 16th, 2010
The Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., is pleased to announce that Lori A. Hansen, M.D., FACP, FACCP, Pulmonologist, has received Board Recertification by the American Board of Internal Medicine for the...
Yankton College to host all-class reunion
July 16th, 2010
Yankton College Alumni from all corners of the United States will attend the 2010 All-Class Reunion to be held July 14-18 with events occurring at the Best Western Kelly Inn and other various locat...
SD Farmers Union campers learn the value of cooperation
July 16th, 2010
Youth from across Clay County learned the value of working together and serving their communities while gaining skills to become the leaders of tomorrow during the annual Clay County Farmers Union...
‘The Old Man and the Sea’ shown at library
July 16th, 2010
“The Old Man and the Sea” is the next movie shown during this summer’s film festival of Splashy Summer Shows. This film will be shown free to the public on Wednesday, July 2...
Accused ‘Barefoot Bandit’ has US court appearance
July 16th, 2010
MIAMI (AP) — The teenager dubbed the “Barefoot Bandit” by authorities will cool his heels in a Miami jail at least two more days while he sorts out which attorney will repre...
Clay County 4-H to host 5K run/walk
July 16th, 2010
Members of the Jolly J.J.’s 4-H club have been busy organizing the first Clay County 4-H, 5K run/walk. Ashley Sorensen, a six-year member of the Jolly J.J.’s 4-H club, came up wit...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
July 16th, 2010
Excerpts from the VermillionPlain Talk 1942 The local guardsmen are safe at their undisclosed location and have not had a single casualty as re...
National Night Out scheduled for Aug. 3
July 16th, 2010
It’s back!Once again the Vermillion Police Department will host “National Night Out” on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Prentis Park from 5 to 8 p.m. This is the 27th year f...
Soccer clinic begins July 26
July 16th, 2010
A free soccer clinic open to girls in grades 7-12 is planned for Cotton Park in Vermillion from 6 to 8 p.m. each night during the week of July 26-30.Tryouts for the Vermillion Hig...
Welcome Table will meet July 19
July 16th, 2010
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, July 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.It will be the 454th Welcome Table meal served. The July 1...
One year later Vermillion Now! focuses on meeting goals
July 16th, 2010
It’s been a year since the Vermillion Now! capital campaign exceeded its goal of securing more than $1.5 million in pledges and donations.Now members of the committee overse...
Low attendance numbers force Wakonda UCC to suspend services
July 16th, 2010
WAKONDA — The United Church of Christ, Congregational Church in Wakonda will suspend regular Sunday services until further notice, church officials announced this week.In a...
‘Oklahoma!’
July 16th, 2010
The cast and crew of the Vermillion Community Theatre staged the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!” July 9-12 at the Vermillion Performing Arts Center. Curly ( Kevin Earlywine)...
Workers make progress on city power line project
July 16th, 2010
With Vermillion's contract to receive electric power from East River Electric Cooperative scheduled to expire in less than five months, crews are quickly making progress on the construction...
School board approves proposed $11.6M budget
July 16th, 2010
The Vermillion School Board gave approval Monday to a proposed budget for the 2010-11 school year that totals nearly $11.6 million.The budget provides revenue for a variety of fun...
For The Record
July 9th, 2010
June 19-24, 2010 Nikole Nuttal, 1008 S. Crawford #4, Vermillion: Operate motorcycle without proper eye protection, $25. Calli Rose Oberembt, 4615 E....
Eleanor M. Offerdahl
July 9th, 2010
Eleanor M. Offerdahl, 89, of Vermillion, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital. Eleanor was born on Feb. 17, 1921 in Ravinia, to Amiel T. a...
Landon James Miller
July 9th, 2010
Landon James Miller, infant son of Sarah Kozak and Cody Miller of Vermillion, passed away Monday July 5, 2010 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital.Landon was born Jan. 6, 2010 in Ve...
Ladies have fun time at The Bluffs
July 9th, 2010
What a great day on June 30. A bit breezy for NO BUGS!!There were 23 ladies out today for luncheon. No matter what the weather is there is always great food (thanks again Cherry S...
Seniors welcome new players
July 9th, 2010
On June 29, Jeri Engelking and Jim Richardson joined the seniors to help them have fun. Although these newcomers were on the same team they came up just one stroke short of winning a prize.
W.E.L.L. has “Fun Night”
July 9th, 2010
Tonight was “Fun Night” for WELL, although every Wednesday is fun night.There was no league play tonight instead a three-person scramble with a twist. Each team member...
VAST competes at Omaha meet
July 9th, 2010
Vermillion Swim Team started their summer long course season off with a swim in Omaha, NE on June 11-13. They participated against teams from South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska and Iowa. Madise...
Post 1’s pursuit of state title begins Friday
July 9th, 2010
Vermillion's pursuit of its second straight state Class "B" American Legion championship begins in earnest today (Friday) when the Post 1 warriors begin regional tournament play at Elk Poi...
Vermillion Post 1 wins big in Winner
July 9th, 2010
With tournament time and the chance to defend their state "B" American Legion title fast approaching, the Post 1 baseball warriors warmed up along with the weather and regained a bit of the...
District governor speaks at Rotary
July 9th, 2010
The Rotary Club of Vermillion met on Tuesday, July 6, in the Freedom Forum on the campus of USD for its first July meeting. Just retired former club president, David Lorenz...
Johnson performs in Hay Country Jamboree
July 9th, 2010
Evie Johnson of Vermillion joins John and Susan McNeill, Daniel Kilbride, and other musicians at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, in “The Hay Country Jamboree” at Gayville Hall in Gayville....
Chamber Chat
July 9th, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce& Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.vermillionc...
Summer Is: A poem in prose
July 9th, 2010
The beginning of summer is…...licking ice cream cones and forgetting about school,…going to the park and staying up late,…listening to meadowlarks and hearing...
Thank you Mayor Christopherson
July 9th, 2010
How do you sum up eight years of leadership by Mayor Dan Christopherson?Anyone who listened to the tribute given by Vermillion's new mayor, Jack Powell, as Christopherson's term...
Rusch recipient of USD Law School’s Volunteer Service Award
July 9th, 2010
The University of South Dakota School of Law’s Student Bar Association selected the Honorable Arthur L. Rusch as the student group’s inaugural recipient of the 2010 Volunteer Service Aw...
South Dakota reports first WNV case of the season
July 9th, 2010
South Dakota’s first West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2010 season is a Brown County resident in the 20-29 age group, according to the Department of Health.Peak transmission in So...
Red scarves promote women’s heart health
July 9th, 2010
The Sanford Vermillion Cardiac Rehabilitation Department recently had the pleasure of being introduced to the Women Heart organization. This organization is a patient-centered advocacy group servin...
Eagles donate $2,000 to help local youth and families
July 9th, 2010
The Eagles Aerie and Eagles Auxiliary of Vermillion, in conjunction with the Eagles Grand Aerie and Dakota State Eagles, recently presented the local DARE program and the Clay County Child Protecti...
Engaged
July 9th, 2010
Mike and Lisa Runyon of Volin, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their son, Myles of Vermillion to Ashley Kaspari, daughter of Chris and Julie Kaspari of Sheldon, ND.The...
Keystone Pipeline may contain defective steel
July 9th, 2010
On June 28, Plains Justice released a report showing that defective steel might have been used in TransCanada’s already constructed Keystone pipeline. “During a recent pipel...
Luminarias available for Relay For Life
July 9th, 2010
Union County’s Relay For Life event for the American Cancer Society will be held Friday night, July 23 at the Beresford High School track. It will begin at 6 p.m. Friday with the openin...
‘Man’s Favorite Sport’ featured at library
July 9th, 2010
Man’s Favorite Sport is the next featured film in this year’s film festival of Splashy Summer Shows. The film will be shown free to the public on Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. i...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
July 9th, 2010
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1941 The Clay County pie baking contest will be held to determine the best pie baker in Clay County. It will be held...
Welcome Table will meet July 13
July 9th, 2010
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, July 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.It will be the 453th Welcome Table meal served. The July 1...
Meet & Greet at Heartland Humane
July 9th, 2010
Heartland Humane Society invites the community to the July Meet & Greet. Meet all of the shelter animals on Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Animals will be available for adopti...
Step by step Reimler assists ‘Oklahoma’ cast
July 9th, 2010
Kathryn Reimler always knew she wanted to dance.But the dance instructor, freelance choreographer and stay-at-home mom never imagined she’d find so much work in her field in...
Rockets’ Red Glare
July 9th, 2010
Fun, food and fireworks were all part of the Fourth of July celebration in Vermillion last Sunday, with activities at Barstow Park. Morgan Graham, 10, daughter of Mecia and Tony Graham of Vermillio...
Public asked to check out plans for city library
renovation and...
renovation and...
July 9th, 2010
The Vermillion Public Library and the city of Vermillion are making strides in what has been a 15-year effort to renovate and expand the library facilities.“It’s somet...
New city leaders take oath of office Tuesday
July 9th, 2010
Vermillion native Dan Christopherson beamed eight years ago when city voters first elected him to the office of mayor.Tuesday night, he seemed just as happy to walk away from the...
Grass will replace asphalt at USD
July 9th, 2010
At first glance, the removal of the parking lot located in between I.D. Weeks Library and Beacom Hall may seem like the start of big problems for faculty and students at USD who regularly dri...
For The Record
July 2nd, 2010
Judge Arthur L. Rusch presiding June 11-17, 2010
James R. P. Broomfield, 206 N. Plum St., Vermillion: Reckless burning or exploding, Recharged; Reckless burning or explod...
The Elder Law Forum
July 2nd, 2010
POVERTY: A $930,000 State of Mind? Poverty is a state of mind; particularly when “The most he ever made was $8.25 an hour,” said a seni...
Kay LaVonne Styles
July 2nd, 2010
Kay LaVonne Styles, 72, of Vermillion, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor in Wakonda.Kay was born Aug. 26, 1937 in Meckling, to George and Evelyn (Johnson) S...
Delmer Nicholi Klanderud
July 2nd, 2010
Delmer Nicholi Klanderud of Vermillion passed away on June 24, 2010, at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center.Delmer was born March 18, 1918, in Wynot, NE, to Arthur and May (T...
Geraldine V. Adamson
July 2nd, 2010
Geraldine V. Adamson, age 89, of Luverne, MN, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center in Luverne.She was born Aug. 6, 1921 in Vermillion, to Walter a...
Julie Kaye Hoxeng
July 2nd, 2010
Julie Kaye (Kopping) Hoxeng, 53, of Volin, passed away on June 22, 2010, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, after a courageous seven year battle with cancer.Memorial servi...
Nicholas W. Irvine
July 2nd, 2010
Nicholas W. Irvine, 15, of Vermillion, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Eau Claire, WI.Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Traer, I...
Miles, Shade represent USD well at USA Nationals
July 2nd, 2010
Coyote track and field members Derek Miles and Casey Shade fared well at the USA National Meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, IA, but both missed standout performances by the smallest of margins....
W.E.L.L. battles mosquitoes
July 2nd, 2010
It could have been a perfect evening for golf if it weren’t for the multitude of mosquitoes. Someone mentioned that it could be the state bird. They didn’t seem to bother Colleen...
USD Athletics partnering with Career Athletes
July 2nd, 2010
University of South Dakota Athletics has recently agreed to a multi-year partnership with Career Athletes. The partnership between Career Athletes and the South Dakota athletic department provides...
Southeast Research Farm tour July 7 near Beresford
July 2nd, 2010
The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station’s Southeast Research Farm field day and tour is set for July 7.The event begins at 3 p.m. at the farm, located six miles west of I...
Volin-Gayville Business Directory Taking Shape
July 2nd, 2010
GAYVILLE — Organizing the first-ever Gayville-Volin area business directory has offered a few surprises to Cheri Maier, who is heading up its design.Perhaps the biggest surp...
Check It Out
July 2nd, 2010
At the Vermillion Public LibraryBy Anne MarshallThe library will be closed on Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5 in celebration of Independence Day. Materials may be returned...
Uhall is Sanford Vermillion June 2010 PRIDE Employee
July 2nd, 2010
Katie Uhall, RN, Sanford Hospital Vermillion, was selected as the June 2010 PRIDE Employee of the Month. Katie has been employed at Sanford Vermillion since July 2008.“Katie is a...
Ford named a Roadman Scholar
July 2nd, 2010
Lydia Ford, daughter of Steven and Pamela Ford of Vermillion, was named a Roadman Scholar at Morningside College in recognition of high academic distinction for the 2009-10 academic year.
Chamber Chat
July 2nd, 2010
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company116 Market Street, Suite 103Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.comwww.verm...
Pulpit Reflections
July 2nd, 2010
We Americans need these days to engage in some serious reflection about “liberty.” This is because the idea of liberty is much changed from that of the Founders of our nation, and...
Fur-children, flashlights and fuzzy memories...
July 2nd, 2010
The wind’s deep massive roar caused me to shoot out of bed at 3:15 a.m. on June 10.Instinctively, I scooped up our three Dachshunds and hollered at my husband, Brian, to get downs...
Does South Dakota really need a lieutenant governor?
July 2nd, 2010
Lucas Lentsch of the South Dakota Republican Party has been claiming this week, at least in the e-mails he has sent en masse to South Dakota media, that “the state is buzzing” about Ben...
FSA Notes
July 2nd, 2010
2010 Acreage ReportingAll farm operators in Clay County must annually file a complete and accurate acreage report by July 15. Producers are required to report their pl...
Will wed
July 2nd, 2010
Megan Poppe and Jeff Dreesen are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Megan is the daughter of Arlen and Peggy Poppe of Crofton, NE, and Jeff is the son of Tom Dreesen of Mec...
‘The Hunt for Red October’ shown at library
July 2nd, 2010
The Hunt for Red October is this week’s film featured in the Splashy Summer Shows. This film will be shown free to the public on Wednesday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of...
Yankton College to hold biennial all-class reunion
July 2nd, 2010
More than 300 Yankton College Alumni will travel to Yankton to once again be reunited with old friends and classmates at the biennial 2010 all-class reunion held July 14 -17 with events occurring a...
Monsanto Fund to donate over $107,000 in 43 eligible South Dakota coun...
July 2nd, 2010
For the past month, farmers in South Dakota have been applying for a chance to win $2,500 for their favorite local non-profit group. The awards are available through Monsanto Fund’s America&r...
Blood donations needed in July
July 2nd, 2010
LifeServe Blood Center (formerly known as the Siouxland Community Blood Bank) recently released its schedule of mobile blood drives scheduled throughout July and urged donors to donate as soon as p...
Westreville reunion planned
July 2nd, 2010
People who have attended Westreville School District #39, Pleasant Valley School District #33, or Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church will hold a reunion at the First Lutheran Church in Wakonda o...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
July 2nd, 2010
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1941 Several members of the 147th Field Artillery stationed at Ft. Ord, CA have been ill with influenza.Dear M...
Heritage bike ride
is Saturday, Aug. 21
is Saturday, Aug. 21
July 2nd, 2010
Big Friend-Little Friend, Inc. of Clay and Union counties is planning its 14th annual bike ride in Elk Point, set for Saturday, Aug. 21. The ride will sta...
Highway Patrol plans
holiday enforcement
holiday enforcement
July 2nd, 2010
The South Dakota Highway Patrol plans a combination of sobriety checkpoints and high-visibility patrols to help keep state roads safe for Fourth of July holiday travelers.The July...
Packard retires from solid waste post
July 2nd, 2010
Phyllis Packard was in the minority when she took a job in the solid waste industry 16 years ago.“It was pretty much a man’s business,” she said. “I didn&r...
Main Street receives a makeover
July 2nd, 2010
A well-needed makeover of Vermillion's Main Street, primarily in the downtown area, is nearly complete, and in the meantime attention is being given to other city streets in need of repair a...
Sayler takes USD Athletics helm
July 2nd, 2010
David Sayler couldn’t help but chuckle.As the well-established Division I administrator stood at the podium in front of a large crowd, his three-year-old son, Connor, turned...
‘Oklahoma’ in Vermillion
July 2nd, 2010
The most popular of all the Broadway musicals the legendary team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein ever concocted, “Oklahoma!” comes to the local stage next week when Vermi...
