Archive For September 2009
For the Record
October 1st, 2009
Judge Arthur L. Rusch presiding Sept. 4-10, 2009Patrick John Siegling, 114 N. Pine St., Vermillion: Maintain place to violate beverage laws – nuisance, Recharged; Maintain place t...
VHS cross country comes on strong at Yankton
October 1st, 2009
Against competition as tough as they will face all season, four Vermillion varsity cross-country runners placed among the top 30 in their divisions at the Yankton Invitational last week.
Tanager girls soccer secures tourney berth, boys need win
October 1st, 2009
It’s come down to this for the Vermillion boys varsity soccer team — win Saturday or stay home from the state tournament next week.As for the girls varsity, the...
Second half surge powers USD
October 1st, 2009
Call it a coming out party for the University of South Dakota football program.
In the first true Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) home game for the second-year Division I squad, USD...
VHS volleyball will host Madison
October 1st, 2009
After being road warriors for the past month, Vermillion's volleyball team will finally have the chance to stay in their own gym this month.The Tanagers will be home against Madi...
Tanager tennis ends season Friday
October 1st, 2009
Vermillion's varsity tennis girls will finish their regular season Friday with a dual at Sioux Falls Lincoln and await next week's state tournament at Sioux Falls.The Tanagers lost an...
Tanager softball heads to state tourney Saturday
October 1st, 2009
Kicking aside their frustrations at a doubleheader sweep at the hands of West Central, 2-1 and 11-9, the previous Sunday, the Vermillion High softball team lowered the hammer on Elk Point-Jef...
Tanagers face Dell Rapids in homecoming encounter
October 1st, 2009
After a bye week off to savor an exhilarating overtime win at Canton on Sept. 18, Vermillion’s gridders look forward to two straight home games in the DakotaDome, starting with Fr...
Tanagers win 14-13 in overtime
October 1st, 2009
With an even tougher second-half schedule lying ahead of them, the Tanagers desperately needed a win at Canton Friday, Sept. 18 to go into last week’s bye with a head of steam, to...
Clubs and Organizations
October 1st, 2009
Jolly JJs have busy summerJolly J.J. 4-H club members met on Monday, June 9 at the Extension building. They started the evening off by planting flowers in two flower pots.
Pulpit Reflections
October 1st, 2009
I recently tried to set up internet and email capability for my in-laws in their new retirement community apartment. I followed all the directions, checked and double-checked all the se...
Finding my way to Saint Eusebius
October 1st, 2009
MapQuest takes me along I-80 from Indiana, east past Youngstown, Ohio, and then onto Pennsylvania Highway 38. I turn right on Emlenton Clintonville Road, left on Main Street and onto Main Hill Road...
Don't worry if you've never heard of Gordon Mjork
October 1st, 2009
Gordon Mjork was a totally fictional character – but he almost got elected student body president at South Dakota State College (now University) by a gang of ne’er-do-wells who didn&rsq...
Lessons from my niece, Liz
October 1st, 2009
“Dear Sarah and Andrea,
If you want to come over to my house before school you can. We start school Aug. 26. You can come over before school starts. If you want me to come over, that&...
Eagles Health and Safety Carnival is Saturday, Oct. 3
October 1st, 2009
The Eagles Club will host its annual “Eagles Child Health & Safety Carnival” (Child Advocacy Day) on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Eagles Club at 114 West Main Street in...
Student on UI dean’s list
October 1st, 2009
Christopher David Moen of Vermillion is among 3,800 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for the 2009 spring semester.All students...
Hy-Vee honors employees for service
October 1st, 2009
Employees from the Vermillion Hy-Vee store are among 2,325 Hy-Vee employees who will be honored for achieving service milestones in 2009.Hy-Vee’s Service Awards program, now in it...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
October 1st, 2009
Work this week:• North half closed west end to service road, Cottage Avenue to Dakota Street.• Gravel, concrete paving west end to Highway 19.• Half Highway 19 clos...
Chili Blues Cook-Off adds heat to D-Days
October 1st, 2009
More than a dozen area chefs are cooking up a tasty celebration of food and music at the Vermillion Area Arts Council’s 19th annual Chili Blues Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct. 10. Spicy, mild, veg...
Wakonda student has role in Jungle Book production
October 1st, 2009
Skylar Tiahrt, Wakonda, has the role of Hoke the monkey in Jungle Book Tales, on stage at Northwestern College, Orange City, IA, Oct. 1 through Nov. 12.The stories from Rudyard Kipling&...
FSA loans available to youth groups
October 1st, 2009
The Farm Service Agency makes loans to rural youths to establish and operate agricultural income-producing projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA and other agricultural groups. Projects must be...
Vermillion Light, Power celebrates Public Power Week
October 1st, 2009
Vermillion Light and Power is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 4-10, along with more than 2,000 other electric utilities that collectively provide electricity on a not-for-profit basis to 45 mil...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
October 1st, 2009
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1928 The Civic Council distributed Christmas Baskets to needy families according to the plans being mad...
VHS fall play to be performed next week
October 1st, 2009
Vermillion High School will present the comic farce Is He Dead by Mark Twain next Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for a...
Test scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 14
October 1st, 2009
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be given on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m. in the new gym at Vermillion High School.
‘Come to the Table’ planned by Bergen Women on Oct. 11
October 1st, 2009
The Bergen Lutheran Women of the ELCA wish to extend an invitation to their annual “Come to the Table” event on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the Bergen Church fellowship...
Blackhawk is unique element in ROTC training exercises at USD
October 1st, 2009
A portion of the University of South Dakota campus was transformed into a military training ground of sorts on Friday, Sept. 25.
Cadets involved in the ROTC program at the university and se...
Future in the balance
October 1st, 2009
Seth Harrer is spending a month in Omaha, completing a rotation in his orthopedics residency for the University of South Dakota School of Medicine.
But the Sioux Falls native is also keepin...
Only the beginning
October 1st, 2009
Eric Murphy of Sioux Falls crossed the finish line of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Sunday morning with two very good reasons for participating in the event perched on his shoulders — his...
Fischbach competes for Team USA
October 1st, 2009
Fourteen-year old Dylan Fischbach sees his disability as more of an opportunity. Fischbach, who had his right leg amputated just before he turned 3 years old because of cancer, was selected to be a...
For The Record
September 24th, 2009
Sept. 4-10, 2009 Harold Harnois, 409 Sterling Ave., Vermillion: Speeding other roadways, $36 plus costs. Michael Luis Padiocco, 3319 Pierce St., Siou...
Martha Louise Wortham
September 24th, 2009
Martha Louise Wortham (nee Moore) was born on June 22, 1939 to Rosemary S. (Mimi) Moore and James E. Beauchamp Moore of Sarasota, FL. She was the namesake of Louise Dameron (Grammy) of Cincinnati,...
Elizabeth Weathers Lias
September 24th, 2009
Elizabeth Weathers Lias, 21, of Sioux Falls, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at Mem...
Community blood drive scheduled Sept. 28
September 24th, 2009
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center and Wal-Mart Vermillion will host blood drives on Monday, Sept. 28. Wal-Mart will host their blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sanford Vermillion Medical Center (...
Margaret R. Eidem Barnhart
September 24th, 2009
Margaret R. Eidem Barnhart, 93, formerly of rural Elk Point and Vermillion, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, surrounded by her daughter and family, at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale FL, one mon...
This Week in Vermillion High School Boys Golf
September 24th, 2009
Monday, Sept. 15 saw the Elk Point/Jefferson Boys’ golf team arrive at the "Bluffs" in Vermillion for a golf match. The Tanagers flexed their collective muscles and soundly defeated the Hus...
The Bluffs Bulletin Board
September 24th, 2009
On Sept. 15, seniors played three-man team scramble from the forward tees. There were 10 teams and they recorded 19 birdies collectively. Of those 19, there were 12 birdies worthy of bragging right...
Vermillion girls and boys seeded for state soccer tournament
September 24th, 2009
With the state tournament in Aberdeen only two weeks away, first qualification for it and then seeding advantage are uppermost in the minds of soccer players and coaches this weekend.
Vermillion tennis team triumphs over Madison
September 24th, 2009
A 7-2 dual triumph over Madison, their fifth victory of the season, highlighted last week's play for Vermillion's girls tennis varsity.
The Tanagers also lost a pair of duals, 8-1 t...
Vermillion volleyball captures a pair of wins
September 24th, 2009
Vermillion's volleyball team improved its record to 8-5 through Monday of this week, capturing a pair of wins in Bon Homme's tournament at Tyndall over the weekend.
The Tanagers def...
Shepard Powers USD Past Drake
September 24th, 2009
VERMILLION — Energized from a week of discussing the previous game, the University of South Dakota football team played like a group ready to take its frustrations out on somebody.
Silver Threads
September 24th, 2009
History of the senior center by Nila Fostvedt Vermillion Senior Services Center320 W. Main St., Vermillion 57069Happy Birthday Vermillion Senior Center. How young we are! Re...
Chamber Chat
September 24th, 2009
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company906 E Cherry St., Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5571vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillioncha...
USD Students volunteer during National Day of Service
September 24th, 2009
Sixteen students from The University of South Dakota recently served more than 165 people at the Vermillion Welcome Table in honor of the Sept. 11 National Day of Service.
The W...
USD, National Music Museum to honor Marjorie Townsley Rawlins
September 24th, 2009
The University of South Dakota, the National Music Museum and the USD Foundation will pay tribute to Marjorie Townsley Rawlins with a program on Friday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall, w...
Sanford donates to Big Friends Little Friends
September 24th, 2009
Throughout the year, Sanford Vermillion employees host numerous in-house fundraisers to benefit many local and area organizations. During the month of August through special Blue Jean Friday events...
Historics and Flicks at Library
September 24th, 2009
During the upcoming months, a series of Historics and Flicks are scheduled at the Vermillion Public Library. These adult programs will include novels with a historic emphasis and their film a...
Hoang selected SESDAC employee of the month
September 24th, 2009
Thai Hoang, Community Supports Instructor, was selected as the SESDAC, Inc. September, 2009 Employee of the Month. Thai has been employed at SESDAC, Inc. since January, 2009.
Th...
Local food service company awarded Irene-Wakonda School District food...
September 24th, 2009
Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce that the Irene-Wakonda School District has retained themto provide healthy food and menu choices to the students of the school district.
In our best interest
September 24th, 2009
To the editor:
This letter is in regard to the Congressional attempt to reform health care. Currently there are too many holes...
Pleased with recyclers
September 24th, 2009
To the editor:
We are very pleased with the new recyclers. They have handled ours very well.
Ken and Susan LymanVermillion...
Hobo signs reveal character and more
September 24th, 2009
“Still your children wander homeless; still the hungry cry for bread….”- Albert Bayly “My house has a hobo sign that says, ‘Generou...
What's "UP" with the English Language?
September 24th, 2009
Every now and then somebody comes up with something in e-mails which proves that English is a crazy language.
There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger. There are neither...
Climate change bill could bring jobs, prosperity and clean air
September 24th, 2009
How many times have you heard experts cite the fact that South Dakota is the fourth windiest state, but only ranks 20th in actual installed wind energy generation? Soon the Senate will consid...
South Dakotas DOT announces hay removal deadline
September 24th, 2009
Pierre — The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) requests the cooperation of all farmers and ranchers in removing processed hay from the highway right-of-way.
Stat...
VHS Homecoming candidates
September 24th, 2009
Candidates for queen are Julie Renner, Molly LeCates, Jennifer Bye, Sophia Nehlich-Arobba, Hannah Nehlich-Arobba and Sierra Allen. Candidates for king are Nickolas Mart, Michael Nelson, Earl Kiertz...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
September 24th, 2009
Work this week:• Traffic switched to new concrete, west end through Dakota Street.• North half closed west end to service road, Cottage Avenue to Dakota Street.• Ne...
Exchange vows
September 24th, 2009
Ashley Renee Thompson and Jerad Peter Hesla exchanged marriage vows June 13, 2009, at the United Church of Christ – Congregational in Vermillion. The Rev. Steve Miller officiated.
SDHP plans sobriety checkpoints
September 24th, 2009
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has sobriety checkpoints scheduled in October in the following counties: Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Clark, Clay, Codington, Davison, Fall River, Hand, Jackson, Jeraul...
Vermillion firm opens Canadian operations
September 24th, 2009
A Vermillion manufacturing firm has expanded its horizons northward.MASABA Mining Equipment recently opened a new branch of the company in eastern Canada in Brampton, Ontario, several hours n...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
September 24th, 2009
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson1928 The Texaco station at the west end of Main Street was robbed of $70.00 on Tuesday night. T. Lass, in charge of...
Eagles carnival set for Oct. 3
September 24th, 2009
The Eagles Club will host their annual “Eagles Child Health & Safety Carnival” (Child Advocacy Day) on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Eagles Club at 114 West Main Street...
Blood drives planned at USD
September 24th, 2009
The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will hold blood drives Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 at The University of South Dakota in Vermillion.The drives will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p...
Family spearheads fundraising efforts to save old Burbank school buil...
September 24th, 2009
BURBANK — Wayne Hawley and his daughter, Joyce Hawley, can’t help but feel they are being watched as they walk through the Burbank School.
The walls are lined with photos...
Johnson faces challenges as nominee
September 24th, 2009
For now, Brendan Johnson is leading a double life.
The Vermillion native and 1998 University of South Dakota graduate has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be South Dakota’s next U.S....
Mills: Follow your dreams, goals
September 24th, 2009
Not only did Billy Mills almost not make Olympic history, the South Dakota native almost did not live long enough to run the 10,000-meter run in the 1964 Olympics.
After finishing third in the AAU Ch...
USD readies for new facility
September 24th, 2009
VERMILLION — Forget the cramped cubicles called dorm rooms.
Next fall, University of South Dakota students will move into Coyote Village, the new apartment-style residence hall complex.
An off...
USD student killed in accident near Vermillion
September 24th, 2009
A University of South Dakota student was killed late Thursday in a two-vehicle accident near Vermillion.
Elizabeth W. Lias, 21, was headed east about one mile east of Vermillion on Hi...
Blood drive set for Sept. 20
September 18th, 2009
Trinity Lutheran Church (816 East Clark St.) in Vermillion will host a blood drive on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This blood drive will benefit the blood supply for Sanford Vermillio...
BF-LF seeks mentors/members
September 18th, 2009
The Big Friend-Little Friend youth mentoring program in Clay and Union counties is expanding, and is seeking mentors for three boys in Vermillion, a boy north of Elk Point, and one boy in Elk Point...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
September 18th, 2009
Excerpts from the Plain Talk
By Cleo Erickson
1928
Several cases of measles among the pupils of Austin School have broken out and the public health office...
Health official: proceed with seasonal flu vaccine clinics
September 18th, 2009
With all the talk about H1N1 flu vaccine, a state health official is reminding South Dakotans not to forget about the need for seasonal flu vaccine.
“Seasonal flu vaccine will not pro...
Get the smartest card at your library
September 18th, 2009
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Vermillion Public Library wants to make sure that all children in Clay County have the smartest card of all — a library card.
Studies...
Bergen Lutheran hosts new exercise event
September 18th, 2009
Come participate or just cheer on a family member in this new exercise event at Bergen Lutheran Church. The theme of the event is “Pressing on Towards the Goal with Mind, Body, and Soul.&rdqu...
20th Red Road Gathering begins Sept. 18 in Vermillion
September 18th, 2009
The 20th annual Red Road Gathering, “Transitions and Transformations: Embracing our greatest potentials!” begins Thursday, Sept. 18 at the National Guard Armory in Vermillion.
T...
Award-winning writer to speak at public library
September 18th, 2009
National and state award-winning writer and USD graduate, Paula Bosco Damon, will be a guest speaker at the Vermillion Public Library, Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. At the event, Damon will r...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
September 18th, 2009
Work this week:
• Concrete paving Cottage Avenue to Dakota Street.
• Removals, excavation north side, west end to service road.
• Curb and gutter Cottage Aven...
Assistance available for low income families
September 18th, 2009
The Rural Office of Community Services, Inc. in Lake Andes has received Federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding to provide assistance to lower income individuals and families. To qua...
Birthday celebrated
September 18th, 2009
On Sunday, Sept. 13, Helen Johnson of Centerville was honored by her niece and nephews and their families with an 80th birthday celebration at The Timber Lodge Steak House in Sioux Falls. Goo...
Johnson announces $36,819 for USD Scholarship Program
September 18th, 2009
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that the University of South Dakota in Vermillion will receive $36,819 from the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program. Part of the American R...
Feds food drive
September 18th, 2009
Clay County Farm Service Agency employees took part in USDA’s “Feds Feed Families” food drive held during August. The seven-member team consisting of Barb Dykstra, Kelly Andersen,...
Waldron is National Merit® Scholarship semifinalist
September 18th, 2009
Recently, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academica...
New business welcomed
September 18th, 2009
The Vermillion Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were on hand July 22 to welcome Heartland Smiles, a new dental clinic, to the city's business community. Heartland Smiles is one of the VCDC's newes...
Johnson announces USD stimulus funds
September 18th, 2009
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine in Vermillion will receive $149,818 from the Department of Health and Human Serv...
Programs for children, young adults begin at Vermillion Public Library
September 18th, 2009
Fall programs at the Vermillion Public Library have begun. There are story times available for children from birth through age 5. Baby Lapsit Story Time is on Thursdays at 10 a.m.. ...
Pulpit Reflections
September 18th, 2009
The founding fathers of the United States on July 4, 1776 not only signed the Declaration of Independence, they pledged to one another their lives, their fortunes and their “sacred honor.&rdq...
Distinguished USD alumni to be recognized at banquet
September 18th, 2009
The University of South Dakota will honor three distinguished alumni with Alumni Achievement Awards during Dakota Days. Recipients will be presented with their awards during the annual alumni banqu...
International forum is planned Sept. 23
September 18th, 2009
The topic of the noon International Forum scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at USD is “Is Obama Another Hitler?”
Free and open to the public, this debate at Farber Hall includes...
Community blood drive scheduled in September
September 18th, 2009
The Community Blood Bank bloodmobile will be holding a community blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vermillion High School. Blood donations are in immediate need. When you...
Ribs weren’t the only taste sensation at event
September 18th, 2009
Vermillion’s Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll wouldn’t be possible without the four main food groups of a barbecue competition: chicken, pork, ribs and brisket.
What became a...
Authorities Identify USD Student Killed In Two-Car Crash
September 18th, 2009
VERMILLION ˜ Authorities have released the names of the two University of South Dakota students involved...
USD student killed in crash
September 18th, 2009
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The Highway Patrol says a University of South Dakota student was killed in a head-on collision just east of Vermillion shortly before midnight.
The 21-year-old...
'We did it for the love of climbing'
September 18th, 2009
It’s been just over 20 years since Ed Webster has set foot on Mt. Everest.
But as his audience in Old Main’s Farber Hall discovered Tuesday afternoon, his enthusiasm for mountai...
Buster Dog BBQ claims championship at annual event
September 18th, 2009
The best and biggest Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll celebration in Vermillion ended Saturday with Buster Dog BBQ of Clive, IA receiving the grand champion trophy for this year’s barbecue...
Weekend rib event was biggest in state's history
September 18th, 2009
As many as 10,000 people are estimated to have visited Vermillion Friday and Saturday to take part in the community’s biggest-to-date Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll celebration.
...
Show & Shine Car Show delights visitors Saturday
September 18th, 2009
There were some familiar vehicles on display in downtown Vermillion during the Show & Shine Classic Car Show, held as part of the Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll celebration last weekend.
Margaret Mary O'Connor Fortin
September 18th, 2009
Margaret Fortin of Atwater, CA died Aug. 30, 2009 after a brief illness.
Margaret was the eldest daughter of Joseph J. and Marie (Bourdelais) O’Connor. She attended Cathedral High Sch...
Arthur W. Johnson
September 18th, 2009
Arthur W. Johnson, 76, of Vermillion, died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital.
Art was born June 12, 1933 in Volin to Harry and Ethel (Jamison) Johnson; he atte...
Bob learns there is no Grand Escape from the system
September 18th, 2009
I am a self-admitted city slicker who once succumbed to the lure of the land, only to discover that Mother Nature ain’t a nice ol’ lady! We wanted to prune trees, make wine and ga...
Lift a page from Serena's playbook
September 18th, 2009
“In the heat of battle I let my passion and emotion get the better of me and as a result handled the situation poorly. I would like to thank my fans and supporters for understanding that I am...
It's not pretty where my heart still resides...
September 18th, 2009
It’s not pretty. Stripped of all of its former beauty and grace, my childhood home, now abandoned, stands gaunt — a total wreck. Once a gorgeous century-old house, decorated with soft l...
Hospitality welcomed
September 18th, 2009
To the editor:
I would like to thank the people of Yankton County for the hospitality they extended to Erik Nelson, staff assistant in my Sioux Falls office, during his recent Economic Deve...
What a success!
September 18th, 2009
To the editor:
We would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make Ribs, Rods & Rock’n Roll a success. It was a good time and a good revenue producer for all of us.
Tanagers fall to St. Thomas More 31-12
September 18th, 2009
There may be a night coming in the next six weeks when the Tanagers football team can continue the positive aspects of their game while eliminating the mental lapses and nagging minor penalties tha...
Soccer is king this weekend at Cotton Park
September 18th, 2009
Soccer will be king at Cotton Park this weekend as the Tanager boys and girls varsity teams both host a pair of Black Hills opponents.
Sturgis provides the opposition Friday night with the...
Cross country action scheduled
September 18th, 2009
Vermillion’s cross country runners will welcome competition from three states to town Friday.
The Vermillion Invitational meet will be run at the USD Don Baker course at 3:45 p....
Tanager softball team will play doubleheader
September 18th, 2009
On a three-game winning streak thanks principally to spectacular pitching, the Vermillion High softball team returns home for the final two weekends of the regular season, starting with a 12:30/2 p...
Tanager tennis scores 3 dual wins
September 18th, 2009
The Tanager girls tennis team, after going 1-6 to open their rugged schedule against primarily large-school squads, picked up three dual wins out of seven matches over a five-day span last week.
This Week in Vermillion High School Boys Golf
September 18th, 2009
Hello again folks, it’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve had a chance to fill you in about the young stars of our local links. Let’s get to it. ...
Vermillion volleyball team Experiences thrill of winning
September 18th, 2009
Vermillion’s volleyballers won twice in exhilarating duals last week, each time knocking aside the pressure of a tense match with a 25-23 clinching game.
The Tanagers swept Bon Homme...
For The Record
September 18th, 2009
Sept. 4-10, 2009
Stephanie Lynn Hansen, 46149 309th, Vermillion: Speeding other roadways, $36 plus costs.
Matt Ahrlin, 1516 E. Cherry, Vermilli...
Elaine Janet Lyso
September 14th, 2009
Evans, GA – Mrs. Elaine Janet Lyso, 77, Evans, GA, wife of the late Orville Maurice “Maury” Lyso, entered into rest on Monday Sept. 7, 2009 at her residence.
A memorial se...
Glenn Hanson
September 14th, 2009
Glenn Hanson, 88, of rural Elk Point, died on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in the comfort of his own home.Glenn was born on Dec. 10, 1920 to Alfred and Elodes (Culp) Hanson, in Elk Point. H...
Fed up with up don't bring it up
September 14th, 2009
Up (prep) – in, at or to a higher level (adv) indicate thoroughness or completion of an action; coming out or through some medium; rising above or seeming to rise, above or over something. &n...
Fall makes Bob recall 'Golden Rule Days'
September 14th, 2009
Labor Day has come and gone — and that means another season has dawned. Kids are getting curvature of the spine as they head off to school again with their heavy backpacks weighing them down....
This is the problem with Native American mascots
September 14th, 2009
“Accolades go to Summit League officials who have decided to steer clear of the University of North Dakota. People associated with the UND have for too long ignored the fact that the athletic...
To what avail
September 14th, 2009
To the editor:In the apparent chaos in the thinking and actions of the United States Congress and the top leadership of our Republic during this period of our lives, my mind seems drawn...
The Bluffs Bulletin Board
September 14th, 2009
Seniors separated by age
On Sept. 1, the seniors turned out in record numbers. Attendance was 34, which is a season high. Gene Iverson brought a guest, Dick LaRue, who is a retired teacher...
Craig Thompson Law defends triathlon title
September 14th, 2009
Craig Thompson Law Office of Vermillion won its second consecutive team title at the VVV triathlon held at Lewis & Clark Lake on Sunday, Sept. 6. The team consisted of Terry Rolfe, Craig Thomps...
Logan makes Steelers' regular-season roster
September 14th, 2009
Former University of South Dakota football standout Stefan Logan had an impressive preseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It paid off in a big way.The Super Bowl Champion Steelers annou...
Kritenbrink, Reed named to All Tournament team
September 14th, 2009
Two members of The University of South Dakota volleyball team were named to the All-Tournament team at the Hampton Inn Drake Invitational Saturday in Des Moines, IA.USD’s Kristen...
Tanager volleyball squad now 2-2
September 14th, 2009
Vermillion’s volleyball squad finished the first two weekends of the season with a 2-2 record after defeating Lennox and Todd County and losing to South Sioux City in duals last week.
Boys win two, girls drop one in Tanager soccer action
September 14th, 2009
Two weekend victories over Black Hills opponents lifted Vermillion’s boys soccer varsity to a record of 3-2-1 and into sixth place among 15 teams in the state’s Class “A” ra...
Tanagers succumb to Cardinals 20-19
September 14th, 2009
Vermillion will take a 1-1 record into the DakotaDome Friday night for an East vs. West non-conference tussle with St. Thomas More of Rapid City.The Cavaliers sent teams to state champi...
Tanager tennis loses 9-0 to Sioux Falls Roosevelt
September 14th, 2009
The girls tennis season has already reached the halfway point, and the Vermillion Tanagers will reach the three-quarters mark in the next week with four more dual matches.Coach Dan Hans...
Brunick best for VHS at USD Don Baker meet
September 14th, 2009
Vermillion High’s cross country runners competed in a rare home event Saturday when they ran in the USD Don Baker meet. The Tanagers will be home again next Friday for the Vermillion Invitati...
Lennox defeats Tanager freshman football 20-6
September 14th, 2009
Lennox dealt a 20-6 football defeat to Vermillion in freshman football Sept. 3 at the VHS field.After taking an 8-0 lead in the first period, Lennox moved again to the Tanager 20. There...
Coyotes roll in opener
September 14th, 2009
Win No. 500 played out like so many others in recent memory.Thanks to a potent passing attack and a swarming defense, the University of South Dakota football team opened the 2009 season...
For the Record
September 14th, 2009
Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2009 Cindy Ohler, 1020 Katherine St., Vermillion: Fail to maintain financial responsibility, $64 plus costs. Cody F. Han...
Main Street Suites & Gallery Ribbon Cutting
September 14th, 2009
Main Street Suites & Gallery hosted an open house and art viewing on July 31st. Artwork by Joshua Sean was displayed and a ribbon cutting was held. Gary and Amy DeJong are the owner...
Scoops Ribbon Cutting
September 14th, 2009
A ribbon cutting was held for Scoops Ice Cream Parlor on July 23rd. Scoops is owned by Michelle Maloney and is located at 13 E Main Street....
Jepsen awarded three scholarships at SDSU
September 14th, 2009
Shannon Marie Jepsen of Meckling was awarded the Stephen F. Briggs Family Scholarship, Girls State Scholarship and Superior Academic Scholarship for the 2009-2010 school year at South Dakota State...
Check It Out
September 14th, 2009
New Adult MysteryRay and his best friend, Manny, have a good scam going. With a couple of fake badges and two DEA windbreakers bought at a secondhand store, they pose as federal agents,...
USD Theatre to hold auditions for 'Peter Pan'
September 14th, 2009
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for “Peter Pan,” J.M. Barrie’s celebrated musical that follows the thrilling adventures of Pe...
Cantral is SESDAC, Inc. Employee of the Month
September 14th, 2009
Amy Cantral, community supports instructor, was selected as the SESDAC, Inc. August, 2009 Employee of the Month. Amy has been employed at SESDAC, Inc. since August 2008.Amy was no...
Chamber Chat
September 14th, 2009
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company, 906 E Cherry St., Vermillion, SD 57069, 605-624-5571. Email: vcdc@vermillionchamber.com. Website: www.vermillionchamber.com
Class members reunite
September 14th, 2009
The class of 1947 gathered at the Delmar and Sylvia Lynch home Aug. 8. There were 14 in attendance with eight members of the class of 1947. Pictured are Shirley (Harriman) Leikvold and Shirley (Col...
Memorial dedication
September 14th, 2009
During the All School Reunion held as part of Vermillion’s Sesquicentennial celebration in early August, the Vermillion High School Class of 1986 held a memorial dedication. The class planted...
Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street
September 14th, 2009
Work this week:• Gravel base course Cottage Avenue to Dakota Street.• Traffic switched to south side, west end to service road.• Removals, excavat...
Chatterton recital, class set for Sept. 17 at USD
September 14th, 2009
The University of South Dakota Dept of Music presents guest artist Linda Chatterton in a flute recital and master class to the public at no charge, Thursday, Sept. 17, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the...
Gayville will host Legion fall convention
September 14th, 2009
The annual District 7 Fall Convention of the South Dakota American Legion will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, in Gayville for Legionnaires from Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Clay, Douglas, Hutchinson, and Y...
Fall fun and games to be held at library
September 14th, 2009
If you’re looking for some exciting entertainment this fall, there will be afternoons of fun and games in the Community Room of the Vermillion Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following...
'The Bard of Ballyfiddle' will premiere in Vermillion
September 14th, 2009
Vermillion Community Theatre is again proud to team with the Children’s Theatre Company of South Dakota (CTCSD) to showcase local talent with the premiere of the children’s production o...
American Heart Association opposes revising physical and health educa...
September 14th, 2009
As the South Dakota Board of Education considers a proposal revising graduation requirements, the American Heart Association advises against dropping the requirement for physical education and heal...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
September 14th, 2009
1928The 1928 Chevrolets have many new features including an extended wheel base, greater speed and power, four wheel brakes, longer roomier bodies, new Duco colors, thermost...
Bergen Lutheran will host exercise event
September 14th, 2009
Come participate or just cheer on a family member in this new exercise event at Bergen Lutheran Church. The theme of the event is “Pressing on Towards the Goal with Mind, Body, and Soul.&rdqu...
Native prairie hike, cookout is Sept. 13
September 14th, 2009
On Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m., join other prairie and nature lovers for a hike in a restored native prairie that is in its glory. Meet at the Jerry and Norma Wilson Prairie and...
Building a straw bale house
September 14th, 2009
Rick Johns, Vermillion owner of Constructed Concepts, will give a presentation on the design and building process of a recently completed straw bale home at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the W.H. Over Museum,...
Ribs, Rods & Rock 'n Roll is underway in Vermillion
September 14th, 2009
Vermillion’s annual Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll (Ribs & Rods) kicked off Thursday with events at Jones’ Food Center, Raziel’s in downtown Vermillion, and at Hy-V...
Health analyst: Nation needs reform
September 14th, 2009
Without reforms, health care will consume 40 percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 40 years, a health policy fellow said Thursday.“Nothing says to me that...
Celebrating the Big 3-0
September 14th, 2009
As the University of South Dakota prepares to blaze a new trail in Division I athletics, the 30-year old DakotaDome continues to act as the cornerstone of Coyote athletics.“It&rsq...
Extreme bullriding
September 9th, 2009
Bull-A-Rama, hosted annually by the Coyote Country Rodeo Club in Vermillion, is described as the “...
This Week in Vermillion High School Boys Golf
September 9th, 2009
Hello again to all the fine folks taking time to read the Plain Talk and catch up on local news an...
VHS organizing 'Tanager Volunteer Day'
September 9th, 2009
As a part of the T-Week Homecoming festivities for 2009, Vermillion High School will be host to a commun...
Home stand begins for VHS soccer
September 9th, 2009
The third weekend of the high school soccer season will find three home games for Vermillion varsi...
Grimsley signs with Swedish pro team
September 9th, 2009
Dylan Grimsley, a former standout on The University of South Dakota men’s basketball team, signed...
VHS volleyball squad can't leash Bulldogs
September 9th, 2009
Vermillion scored the first point in each of its three volleyball games against Milbank Saturday,...
Bye's pitching is perfect against Lennox Sunday
September 9th, 2009
One could say it was a case of hello and goodbye for Lennox batters Sunday. Vermillion senior hurler Jen...
Tanagers post 'solid win' over Lennox
September 9th, 2009
A field goal and a touchdown in the first four minutes of the final quarter enabled Vermillion to...
Retain statue
September 9th, 2009
To the editor:Lakota Ohitika “Fighting Sioux” are a proud military tradition sin...
Don't stop the debate
September 9th, 2009
To the editor:Fear! Fear of Washington legislators NOT doing some significant health c...
Thanks for reunion help
September 9th, 2009
To the editor:It is with emotion I write this letter of thanks to those who planned an...
Dishing up a little bit of sugar at the Leavenworth
September 9th, 2009
Her name is Saundra. I first met her at the Leavenworth, a throwback diner in Omaha, where she wai...
Bob's girls have fallen for Friesian horses
September 9th, 2009
One of the things our daughter Jill does as a graphic designer at PrintSource is to provide a maga...
Alice Orr
September 9th, 2009
Alice Elvera Clarstrom Orr (nee Erickson), age 99, of Park River Estates in Coon Rapids, MN, died...
Local soldiers deployed to join 147th in Kuwait
September 9th, 2009
Four soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery have been activated to deploy to Kuwait in s...
Vermillion, local Rotarians host successful conference
September 9th, 2009
Roger Kozak, Vermillion, district governor of Rotary District 5610, said two important factors hel...
Floating the Missouri River Trail
September 9th, 2009
On Saturday morning the Missouri River was filled with boats. Eighty-seven people from four states...
USD's Chamber Singers to release CD
September 9th, 2009
The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will release “Nature’s Witness,” a CD c...
Vermillion School District to participate in PDC program
September 9th, 2009
The Vermillion School District in cooperation with The University of South Dakota’s School of Educ...
USD Medical School receives grant aimed at health care need
September 9th, 2009
The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota has received a $372,000 federal g...
Vermillion High School graduate receives Honors Tuition Waiver
September 9th, 2009
Jennifer Noiva of Vermillion, received the UND Honors Program Tuition Waiver from the University of Nort...
Vermillion area quilter named semifinalist at international quilting c...
September 9th, 2009
Vermillion area quilter Jonelle M. Hook has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2009 AQS Quilt Expo,...
Judge Rusch will deliver 2009 Schell Lecture at USD
September 9th, 2009
Judge Arthur Rusch will present the 2009 Herbert S. Schell Lecture, “Vermillion: Before the Flood...
Southeast SD Experiement Farm tour is set for Sept. 9
September 9th, 2009
The Southeast South Dakota Experiment Research Farm fall tour begins at 10 a.m. on Sept. 9.
Card shower
September 9th, 2009
A card shower is planned Sept. 19, 2009, by the family of Duane and Lillian (Babe) (Nielsen) Moore to ce...
Blood drive scheduled for Gayville Sept. 16
September 9th, 2009
The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will hold a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 in the C...
Avera offers stress reduction program
September 9th, 2009
The Avera Center for MindBodySpirit will be offering a unique eight-week program for stress reduct...
Sesquicentennial Highlights
September 9th, 2009
Excerpts from the Plain TalkBy Cleo Erickson1924The lowest pri...
Troopers step up DWI enforcement
September 9th, 2009
Drunk drivers beware. The Highway Patrol is again stepping up drunk driving enforcement efforts. I...
Rusch reappointed first circuit judge
September 9th, 2009
Chief Justice David Gilbertson recently reappointed the Honorable Arthur L. Rusch as Presiding Judge, Fi...
Monarch migration walk planned Sept. 10
September 9th, 2009
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie is hosting a Monarch Migration walk in the park Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric to receive Al Neuharth award at U...
September 9th, 2009
Katie Couric, anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric,”...
Vermillion girls', boys' soccer season gets underway Saturday
September 9th, 2009
The Vermillion girls soccer varsity dominated their season opener against visiting Groton at Cotton Park...
Young players impressing at Coyotes football practice
September 9th, 2009
The University of South Dakota football team wrapped up its first week of two-a-day practices with...
Tanager cross country season begins Friday
September 9th, 2009
Vermillion High cross country runners will hear the starter's gun for the first time at the Beres...
Stefan Logan shines in Steeler's preseason play
September 9th, 2009
Former University of South Dakota football star Stefan Logan shined during his action in the Pittsburgh...
Coyotes Aim To Crack Top 25
September 9th, 2009
As it approaches the midway point of its Division I transition, the University of South Dakota has...
Tanagers kickoff grid season hosting Lennox
September 9th, 2009
The 2009 edition of the Vermillion High School Tanager football team will kickoff their season as...
Being 'assessable'
September 9th, 2009
To the editor:I recently had occasion to visit our venerable Clay County Courthouse, w...
Reflections on being pastoral, treading holy ground
September 9th, 2009
While going through my notes from my Clinical Pastoral Training, I found these forgotten entries i...
Visitor brings up fond baseball memories
September 9th, 2009
Elmo and Pat Christensen came by our place for a visit the other day. The conversation immed...
A disservice to South Dakota
September 9th, 2009
We received a guest editorial this week from Sen. John Thune about the economic havoc that legisla...
Ruling in Lykken farm search appealed
September 9th, 2009
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — A mother and son are appealing a federal judge's ruling that investigators did...
Vermillion ready to launch recycling program
September 9th, 2009
Neighborhood meetings have been held, and approximately 2,700 pairs of blue and green bins have be...
Hy-Vee golf outing raises lots of green for SESDAC, Inc.
September 9th, 2009
A group of 145 golfers had plenty of fun Aug. 17 negotiating the fairways and greens of The Bluffs...
Couric select as 2009 Neuharth Award recipient
September 9th, 2009
From P&D Staff ReportsVERMILLION — CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric will...
Bus tour gives Senator unique view of Vermillion
September 9th, 2009
Sen. Tim Johnson and his wife Barb received a unique look at the...
Federal study to examine Missouri River's ecosystem
September 9th, 2009
A federal study for the Missouri River will last seven years, focusing on the entire river system...
Keith Thompson is USD August Employee of the Month
September 9th, 2009
Keith Thompson, department of ground services, was honored as the August 2009 Career Services Employee o...
Convocation welcomes new students to USD Move-In Day
September 9th, 2009
Convocation will welcome new students to campus this weekend while all students enrolled&nbs...
Alums named to AmeriCorps VISTA program
September 9th, 2009
The Center for Academic Engagement at The University of South Dakota announced that Brittany VanHove and...
Wahl is Sanford PRIDE Employee Of The Month
September 9th, 2009
Deb Wahl, LPN, clinic, Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, was selected asthe Sanford Vermillion Me...
Local residents' granddaughters visit with Sen. Chuck Grassley
September 9th, 2009
Ashley and Paige Holmes, granddaughters of P.K. and Roger Holmes of Vermillion, met with U.S. Senator Ch...
FSA implements Farm Storage Facility Loan program changes
September 9th, 2009
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that changes to the Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) prog...
Science grant to boost research, development
September 9th, 2009
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials say a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation wi...
Secretary of State wins national award
September 9th, 2009
Secretary of State Chris Nelson has announced that his office has been awarded the Election Center...
Life will be sweet on Cherry Street
September 9th, 2009
Work this week:• Grading/gravel Highway 19 to west end.• Concret...
Martin City Council cleared on one complaint, reprimanded on another b...
September 9th, 2009
The South Dakota Open Meetings Commission unanimously cleared the Martin City Council of one alleg...
The Heart Screen at Sanford coming to Vermillion Clinic
September 9th, 2009
Sanford Clinic Vermillion has announced it will offer The Heart Screen at Sanford from Sept. 10-12. The...
Sharing The Dream provides taste of Guatamalan life
September 8th, 2009
Visitors to the Sharing The Dream store in Vermillion Saturday received a real taste of Guatemala while shopping among the variety of hand-made crafts that are offered for sale there.Th...
Troopers will check sobriety
September 8th, 2009
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has sobriety checkpoints scheduled in September in the following counties: Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Clay, Codington, Custer, Day, Gregory, Hanson, Meade, Minn...
Experience gives strength to Tanager softball team
September 8th, 2009
Returning nine letterwinners, including seven starters, from last season, gives the Vermillion High softball team a chance for a highly successful season.Twenty-one girls reported for d...
For The Record
September 8th, 2009
Aug. 14-20, 2009 Lewis T. Starkey, 106 E. Pleasant St., Elk Point: No motorcycle driver license, $51 plus costs. Shari Lynn Roskamp, 2609...
Anderson-Kahl member of Luther Football Team
September 8th, 2009
Alex Anderson-Kahl, a 2008 graduate of Vermillion High School, is a member of the 2009 Luther College football team. The Norse are coached by Mike Durnin who begins his second seas...
