Archive For August 2009
Good season predicted for Tanager tennis
August 27th, 2009
The Lady Tanagers tennis team this fall brings back five of last season's six varsity players, the experience of whom Coach Dan Hanson hopes translates into success on the court. Fourteen girls re...
VHS vollyball will rely on young talent
August 27th, 2009
Graduation took away from the Vermillion High volleyball team a group of long-time Tanager standouts like Bri Brinkmann, Sara Kjose, Kayla Gale and others, but their departure has at least one brig...
SD board OKs air quality permit for oil refinery
August 21st, 2009
SD board OKs air quality permit for oil refinery
By Chet BrokawAssociated Press Writer
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) � A state board voted unanimously Thursday to approve an air quality permit fo...
Heidi Howe
August 20th, 2009
Heidi Howe
Heidi Howe, age 82, wife of the noted Native American artist and South Dakota’s Artist Laureate, Oscar Howe, died Aug. 12, 2009 in Lafayette, IN. Funeral services were 10 a.m. on M...
For the Record
August 20th, 2009
For the Record
Aug. 6-13, 2009
Kristen R. Scissons, 5119 Marion Rd. #310, Sioux Falls: County speeding, $59 plus costs.
Wade William Werner, 1108 S. Walt...
Clay County Sheriff
investigates recent rural burglaries
investigates recent rural burglaries
August 20th, 2009
Clay County Sheriffinvestigates recent rural burglaries
The Clay County sheriff’s office is investigating two rural home burglaries which occurred this summer. On June 16, an occupied r...
Performance planned
at The Marketplace
at The Marketplace
August 20th, 2009
Performance plannedat The Marketplace
Thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council, the Double D Wranglers will be appearing at The Marketplace in St. James, NE, on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 7...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
August 20th, 2009
Sesquicentennial Highlights
Excerpts from the Plain Talk
By Cleo Erickson
1924
In 1923 there were 233 births in Clay County compared with 224 in 1922. Deaths numbered 59 in...
Fallen Heroes banner display available
August 20th, 2009
Fallen Heroes banner display available
The “Fallen Heroes” banner display, which was unveiled Aug. 8 at the state Capitol in honor of military members who lost their lives in Operation...
Missouri River Water
Trail Kickoff Event Set
Trail Kickoff Event Set
August 20th, 2009
Missouri River Water Trail Kickoff Event Set
On August 29, canoers and kayakers will kickoff the new Water Trail on the Missouri River. Several federal, state, and private organizations have...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
August 20th, 2009
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
Construction Update
Work this week:
• Grading/gravel Highway 19 to west end.
• Concrete paving west end of Cherry Street to the east.
• A...
To wed
August 20th, 2009
To wed
Jack and Pat Larsen, of Council Bluffs, IA, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mikala Larsen to Tyler Zimmerman, both of Vermillion. Tyler is the son of Dennis and Mary...
Back-to-school donation
August 20th, 2009
Back-to-school donation
First Dakota National Bank presented the Vermillion School District with backpacks and school supplies to be directed to those in need. There were enough supplies donated to...
Heritage Bike Ride successful
August 20th, 2009
Heritage Bike Ride successful
The Heritage Bike Ride in Elk Point on Saturday, Aug. 15, had 57 entrants, despite early morning rains and wind. The bike ride is a fundraiser for the Big Friend-Littl...
St. Agnes sponsors
free, reduced price meals
free, reduced price meals
August 20th, 2009
St. Agnes sponsorsfree, reduced price meals
St. Agnes School announces the sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program at its Red and Gold Club child care center, located at 909 Lewi...
Chamber Chat
August 20th, 2009
Chamber Chat
Vermillion Area Chamber of
Commerce & Development Company
906 E Cherry St., Vermillion, SD 57069
605-624-5571
vcdc@ve...
Clubs & Organizations
August 20th, 2009
Clubs & Organizations
Rotarians watchVideos at meeting
The Vermillion chapter of Rotary International held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11 in the Freedom Forum on the USD campus, begi...
USD law professor co-authors Constitutional Law casebook
August 20th, 2009
USD law professor co-authors Constitutional Law casebook
David S. Day, J.D., professor of law at The University of South Dakota, is one of four contributing authors of the fifth edition of “C...
SDPB, AARP South Dakota will present Health Care Series
August 20th, 2009
SDPB, AARP South Dakota will present Health Care Series
Americans are talking about health care. South Dakota Public Broadcasting and AARP South Dakota bring the topic to the state with a series of...
Television pioneer Don Hewitt, recipient of Neuharth Award, remembere...
August 20th, 2009
Television pioneer Don Hewitt, recipient of Neuharth Award, remembered in Vermillion
By David LiasPlain Talk
Don Hewitt will best be known as the father of modern television news and the crea...
Vanguard pilot, passenger killed in Sunday crash
August 20th, 2009
Vanguard pilot, passenger killed in Sunday crash
Eslick flew in Vermillion�s Sesquicentennial air show
By David LiasPlain Talk
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fat...
Vermillion school board ready to battle H1N1 flu
August 20th, 2009
Vermillion school board ready to battle H1N1 flu
By David LiasPlain Talk
Topic of discussions among school boards this time of year usually includes updates on the progress made on sprucing up...
Heidepriem talks issues during Vermillion visit
August 20th, 2009
Heidepriem talks issues during Vermillion visit
By David LiasPlain Talk
When Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin announced this summer that she intends to see another term in the U.S. House, it cle...
Here she comes, Miss Clay County Fair
August 20th, 2009
Here she comes, Miss Clay County Fair
First annual pageant keeps large audience entertained
By David LiasPlain Talk
This year’s Clay County Fair in Vermillion featured tried and true act...
USD Athletics announces two new hires
August 20th, 2009
USD Athletics announces two new hires
The University of South Dakota athletic department has announced that Chris Kirckof has been named the school’s new strength and conditioning coach and A...
Coyotes kick off 2009 campaign
August 20th, 2009
Coyotes kick off 2009 campaign
By Jeremy HoeckYankton Media, Inc.
It’s almost as if football was secondary.
The newcomers to the University of South Dakota football program spent Thur...
VHS soccer season kicks off Saturday
August 20th, 2009
VHS soccer season kicks off Saturday
By Parker KnoxSportswriter
A Saturday varsity doubleheader at Cotton Park will kick off the Vermillion High School soccer teams’ season.
Groton wi...
Wednesday Evening
Ladies League (W.E.L.L.)
Ladies League (W.E.L.L.)
August 20th, 2009
Wednesday Evening Ladies League (W.E.L.L.)
Standings as of August 12, 2009
1. Birdie Bound 51 70 72.86%
2. Wedgies – Briefs&n...
Seniors play
Split format
Split format
August 20th, 2009
Seniors playSplit format
On Aug. 11, two teams of three played match play from the red tees and the victorious team was Ken Beringer, Gene Iverson and Louie Fostvedt.
The other seven teams...
Ladies have
great golf day
great golf day
August 20th, 2009
Ladies havegreat golf day
Aug. 12 was another great day for golfing! There were 24 ladies at our luncheon which as usual was great! One of my favorites – baked potato our way! Thank you...
Television pioneer Don Hewitt, recipient of
Neuharth Award, reme...
Neuharth Award, reme...
August 19th, 2009
Television pioneer Don Hewitt, recipient of Neuharth Award, remembered in Vermillion
By David Lias
Don Hewitt will best be known as the father of modern television news and the creator of one...
John F. Bryde II
August 13th, 2009
John F. Bryde II
John F. Bryde II was born Aug. 4, 1920, near Augusta, KS, in an area of the oil fields known as Haskins Camp. He received his elementary and high school education in Wichita, KS.
...
For the Record
August 13th, 2009
For the Record
July 1-Aug. 6, 2009
Fotene Gennatos, 300 Courtyard Dr. #201, Dakota Dunes: Seat belt violation, $25.
Nathan Tweten, 911 Stanford #1, Vermi...
Spirit Mound
hike is Aug. 25
hike is Aug. 25
August 13th, 2009
Spirit Moundhike is Aug. 25
In 1804, Lewis and Clark climbed to the summit of the unique landform known as Spirit Mound and “beheld a most beautiful landscape”. Over 200 yea...
Tanager Booster
Bash is Aug. 21
Bash is Aug. 21
August 13th, 2009
Tanager BoosterBash is Aug. 21
A hog roast and a variety of preseason sports events to whet fans' appetite for the upcoming high school seasons will be held Friday, Aug. 21, under the sponsor...
Memorial service
set for former Coyote football player
set for former Coyote football player
August 13th, 2009
Memorial serviceset for former Coyote football player
A memorial service is set for former University of South Dakota football player Edward Sundby, who died Sunday, Aug. 9 at the age of 54....
Sesquicentennial Highlights
August 13th, 2009
Sesquicentennial Highlights
Excerpts from the
Dakota Republican
By Cleo Erickson
1923
The City Council has voted to buy a new fire truck. The type of...
National Suicide Prevention Week
activities set at USD and Vermi...
activities set at USD and Vermi...
August 13th, 2009
National Suicide Prevention Week activities set at USD and Vermillion
The third annual Nikki’s Fund 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Prentis Park in Vermillio...
United in marriage
August 13th, 2009
United in marriage
Rachael Chase and David Eisenmenger were united in marriage May 30, 2009, at Overland Park Christian Church in Overland Park, KS. The Rev. Bo Crowe officiated.
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Local 4-H�er gains ideas at national meeting
August 13th, 2009
Local 4-H�er gains ideas at national meeting
By Kelsy Fallan
From March 28-April 1, I attended the 2009 National 4-H Conference, Pathways to Progress: Transforming Tomorrow, in Chevy...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
August 13th, 2009
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
Construction Update
Work this week:
• Grading/gravel Highway 19 to west end.
• Concrete paving east bound Highway 50 bypass completed.
•...
Chamber Chat
August 13th, 2009
Chamber Chat
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce &Development Company
906 E Cherry St., Vermillion, SD 57069
605-624-5571
vcdc@vermill...
IRS reminds taxpayers to take advantage of Recovery Act benefits
August 13th, 2009
IRS reminds taxpayers to take advantage of Recovery Act benefits
With 2009 more than half over, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made avai...
Attend a HuntSAFE class in your area
August 13th, 2009
Attend a HuntSAFE class in your area
This is the time for youngsters between the ages of 11 and 16 to prepare for the next South Dakota hunting season by taking a HuntSAFE course.
Any resident...
New options available for
Farmable Wetlands Program
Farmable Wetlands Program
August 13th, 2009
New options available forFarmable Wetlands Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that producers can now sign up for new options in the Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)....
Osprey restoration starts
in the Lake Yankton area
in the Lake Yankton area
August 13th, 2009
Osprey restoration startsin the Lake Yankton area
The South Dakota Osprey Restoration Project started its second year of operation last week in the Lake Yankton area. Osprey, a large raptor,...
The story behind the �flat thumb�
August 13th, 2009
The story behind the �flat thumb�
The audience at the Aug. 6 Sesquicentennial performance of the Youth Orchestra of Ratingen, Germany, were confused for a moment when Mayor Dan Ch...
Showers don�t dampen
Sesquicentennial Air Show
Sesquicentennial Air Show
August 13th, 2009
Showers don�t dampenSesquicentennial Air Show
Cool and rainy conditions meant altering the original plans for the Sesquicentennial Air Show, held Sunday morning, Aug. 9, at Harold Da...
Artist creates unique piece to celebrate city�s anniversary
August 13th, 2009
Artist creates unique piece to celebrate city�s anniversary
By David LiasPlain Talk
Vermillion’s Sesquicentennial Committee had long completed its planning for the three-day cel...
Young Eagles took to the sky Saturday
August 13th, 2009
Young Eagles took to the sky Saturday
A large gathering of kids, brought to Harold Davidson Field Saturday morning by their parents, patiently waited for their turn to take to the skies thanks to t...
Vermillion at 150: A three-day party
August 13th, 2009
Vermillion at 150: A three-day party
Rains don�t dampen festival�s spirit
By Patrick MorrisonPlain Talk
“Rain, rain, go away,” may have been on the minds of many...
Thousands take in Sesquicentennial Parade
August 13th, 2009
Thousands take in Sesquicentennial Parade
By Patrick MorrisonPlain Talk
Main Street Vermillion was packed Saturday morning, Aug. 8, as thousands gathered to celebrate the sesquicentennial para...
High Flyin�
August 13th, 2009
High Flyin�
Steve Falon pushes his 2000 model Pitts Special S1S to its design limits of +6 Gs and -3 Gs during Vermillion's Sesquicentennial Air Show, held at Harold Davidson Field Sunday...
Youth orchestra from Vermillion�s sister city right in tune f...
August 13th, 2009
Youth orchestra from Vermillion�s sister city right in tune for festivities
By David LiasPlain Talk
The city of Ratingen, Germany, being first settled more than a thousand years ago,...
Vermillion Blaze take runner-up title
August 13th, 2009
Vermillion Blaze take runner-up title
The Blaze started the tournament off playing the Brandon Crush and the Blaze were on fire. The Blaze wins 13 to 2 in five innings. Lizzy Bye was th...
This Week in Greysox Baseball
August 13th, 2009
This Week in Greysox Baseball
By Joe �MOJO�Reiser
Well folks, as you probably know, the Vermillion Greysox tried their collective hands at the SD Class “B” State Tour...
Wednesday Evening
Ladies League (W.E.L.L.)
Ladies League (W.E.L.L.)
August 13th, 2009
Wednesday EveningLadies League (W.E.L.L.)
Standings as of August 5, 2009
1. Birdie Bound 46 65 70.77%
2. Wedgies – Briefs&nbs...
WELL has
beautiful evening
beautiful evening
August 13th, 2009
WELL hasbeautiful evening
The weather was much nicer than last week when we got rained out. It was kind of hard to believe we were in South Dakota with a mild breeze, moderate temperatu...
Seniors return
to match play
to match play
August 13th, 2009
Seniors returnto match play
On Aug. 4, the seniors formed into three-man teams and two-man teams to do match play.
Winners of the competition, in no particular order, were Max Andersen, Mi...
Wednesday morning
ladies golf
ladies golf
August 13th, 2009
Wednesday morningladies golf
On Aug. 5, we had, again, a great group come to our luncheon at the Bluffs Golf course.
There were 23 ladies for lunch and desserts were provided by Darlene En...
Temporary closure
on Cherry Street
on Cherry Street
August 6th, 2009
Temporary closureon Cherry Street
The Department of Transportation will temporarily close Cherry Street from Dakota Street to Cottage Avenue on Monday, Aug. 10 to install new water main. Traf...
Help update local
childcare directory
childcare directory
August 6th, 2009
Help update localchildcare directory
Finding childcare can be a problem for many parents in Clay County and the surrounding area. To help alleviate this situation, the Clay County Coope...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
August 6th, 2009
Sesquicentennial Highlights
Excerpts from the
Dakota Republican
By Cleo Erickson
1923
Miss Florence Ryan was presented with a huge box of candy at the regula...
Johnson honors Vermillion on anniversary
August 6th, 2009
Johnson honors Vermillion on anniversary
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) recognized Vermillion on the 150th anniversary of its founding this month. Johnson entered a statement in the Congressional...
School foundation receives
funds from Friends of CAP
funds from Friends of CAP
August 6th, 2009
School foundation receives funds from Friends of CAP
The Vermillion Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a substantial donation from the Friends of the Vermil...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
August 6th, 2009
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
Construction Update
Work this week:
• Sewer/water Highway 19 to west end.
• Grading/gravel Highway 19 to west end.
• Concrete paving east...
Exchange vows
August 6th, 2009
Exchange vows
Melissa Lynn Chicoine and Jonathan James Baatz exchanged wedding vows May 22, 2009 at Sandals Dunn’s River Villagio and Spa Resort, Ochos Rios, Jamaica. They were married outdoo...
H-Worth Open donates over $8,600
August 6th, 2009
H-Worth Open donates over $8,600
The Clay County EMS Department has now received over $8,600 from proceeds from the H-Worth Open golf tournaments in memory of Matthew. Jeremi and Tim are the founde...
Vermillion student
attends leadership camp
attends leadership camp
August 6th, 2009
Vermillion student attends leadership camp
Last week Vermillion student Tyler Gutzman successfully completed the Teen Leadership Camp sponsored by the South Dakota Teen Age Republicans (TARs)...
Chamber Chat
August 6th, 2009
Chamber Chat
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce &
Development Company
906 E Cherry St., Vermillion, SD 57069
605-624-5571
vcdc@ver...
Oldest living
South Dakotan is
�Centenarian of th...
South Dakotan is
�Centenarian of th...
August 6th, 2009
Oldest living South Dakotan is �Centenarian of the Year�
South Dakota Health Care Association (SDHCA), in conjunction with KELOLAND Television, is honored to announce...
Recovery Act funds community development in S.D.
August 6th, 2009
Recovery Act funds community development in S.D.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 145 recipients for more than $15.3 million in grants to start or expand bus...
Anglers reminded not to transport bait, water from Missouri River belo...
August 6th, 2009
Anglers reminded not to transport bait, water from Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam
Fishermen who like to catch their own bait from the Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam are reminded that...
USD student to intern at �Late Show�
August 6th, 2009
USD student to intern at �Late Show�
When most students from The University of South Dakota are finishing up their internships for the summer, Sam Benedict will just be starting h...
University Art Gallery re-named
to honor former dean John A. Day...
to honor former dean John A. Day...
August 6th, 2009
University Art Gallery re-named to honor former dean John A. Day
In 1977, John A. Day, former chairperson of the Department of Art and former dean of the College of Fine Arts at The Universit...
For The Record
August 6th, 2009
For The Record
July 24-30, 2009
Jamey L. Hult, 901 State St., Centerville: Speeding on state highway, $16 plus costs.
Lindsay Megan Parker, 909 Rose St....
�Buy Local� during Farmers� Market Week
August 6th, 2009
�Buy Local� during Farmers� Market Week
South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Bill Even encourages state residents to take advantage of the bounty offered by farmers' mar...
Sesquicentennial laid foundation for new city hall
August 6th, 2009
Sesquicentennial laid foundation for new city hall
Mayor was constant, early critic of building
By David LiasPlain Talk
A centerpiece of Vermillion’s sesquicentennial celebration is the...
USD holds final summer commencement July 30
August 6th, 2009
USD holds final summer commencement July 30
Day: �You must understand the world�
By David LiasPlain Talk
John A. Day, professor emeritus of art at The University of South Dak...
�Opera Boot Camp� ends with performances
August 6th, 2009
�Opera Boot Camp� ends with performances
By Patrick MorrisonPlain Talk
The inaugural South Dakota Vocal Arts Festival came to a close Aug. 1, marking the end of 10 straight d...
Sanford Vermillion touts new digital mammogram machine
August 6th, 2009
Sanford Vermillion touts new digital mammogram machine
By Deanna JohnsonYankton Media, Inc.
In the past, Mylynn Hanson has had mammograms that she has had to repeat or have follow up ultrasoun...
15-16 Teeners fall to Tyndall rally Monday
August 6th, 2009
15-16 Teeners fall to Tyndall rally Monday
By Parker KnoxSportswriter
Vermillion’s 15-16 Teeners were four innings away from a berth in their state tournament, holding a 2-0 lead over Ty...
Brandon Valley sidelines
Red Sox in postseason play
Red Sox in postseason play
August 6th, 2009
Brandon Valley sidelinesRed Sox in postseason play
By Parker KnoxSportswriter
The Brandon Valley Merchants’ pitching staff came up with two of their best performances of the season...
Vermillion 9-10 year olds place third
August 6th, 2009
Vermillion 9-10 year olds place third
The Vermillion 9- and 10-year-old travel team capped a fine tournament with a 16 to 3 win over Underwood, IA in the Akron-Westfield Iowa Tou...
Midwest Mixers capture Cal Ripken U-12 title
August 6th, 2009
Midwest Mixers capture Cal Ripken U-12 title
The Mixers faced Hy-Vee in the first round of the tourney and sent them home bagging groceries with a 10 to 6 win. Following that game they were wired t...
This Week in Greysox Baseball
August 6th, 2009
This Week in Greysox Baseball
By Joe �MOJO�Reiser
Hi again folks, it's state tourney time for the Vermillion Greysox. The Greysox won a berth in the South Dakota State Amateur To...
