Tanager gymnasts defeat West Central Monday night the West Central Trojans came to Vermillion for a gymnastics duel. The Tanagers defeated the West Central Trojans 108.2 points to 96.8 points. "The girls hit routines tonight really well," said Coach Mark Upward. "Give us our home court equipment and we do … Read Article
Vermillion gymnasts travel to Wagner The Vermillion Lady gymnasts traveled to Wagner last weekend to compete in the Wagner Invitational. Eight teams competed for the top spot, with Madison finishing on top. The team scores were Madison 115.2; Stanley County, 106.34; Miller 103.45; Vermillion 97.35; West Central, 95.20; Chamberlain, 94.95; … Read Article
Eighth-graders earn fifth place, fifth-graders earn third place The Vermillion eighth-grade boys basketball team (2-1) opened their season Dec. 11-12 in the DakotaDome Tournament with a fifth place finish. In the first round game Friday night, they lost to the Sioux Falls Golden Gophers 36-29. Jon Brooks led the team … Read Article
Remember new license system for 1999 "Starting in 1999, obtaining the proper license to hunt, fish or trap will be simpler," said Doug Hansen, director of the Game, Fish and Parks Wildlife Division. "By reducing the required number of pieces involved for each licensed activity, our hope is that license … Read Article
DARE Report During the past week, the students have been busy working on their D.A.R.E. essays. Each student was required to write an essay about "Taking a Stand" against the use of alcohol and drugs. In the essay, the students talk about how they are going to respond when pressured … Read Article
VMS students nominated for Peer Mediation Program Sixth-grade students at Vermillion Middle School recently nominated and selected their class peer mediators. They are Jacque Smidt, Ben Pike, Jackie Thomas, Kyle Mollet, Sarah Anderson and Matt Preszler. Returning seventh- and eighth-grade student mediators assisted in the mediation training held Dec. 2 … Read Article
VHS Students of the Month announced Weston Olson and Kendra Korte were recently announced as Vermillion High School Students of the Month for November. This program is sponsored by First National Bank in Vermillion and it recognizes VHS seniors who reflect excellence in their academics and activities. Olson has been … Read Article
For the Record Marlene Amundsen, Presiding; 11-20-98 � 11-25-98 Singer, Bernard, L., 45250 313th, Gayville. Rearlamps required, $20. Fenceroy, Leo, Francisco, 411 Richardson, Vermillion. Failure to stop, $48.50 plus costs. Blankartz, Calleen, Marie, 530 Elm St. #48, Vermillion. Speeding on state highway, $33.50 plus costs. Rickford, Paula, Lynne, 45050 310th … Read Article
Between the Lines By David Lias No doubt by now you've heard of Furby, the latest Christmas commercial craze to hit store shelves this holiday season. Actually, it's probably inaccurate to say that these new, computerized toys, which bear a striking resemblance to a cross between a rat and hamster, … Read Article
Deaths Pearl Severson Pearl Severson, 90, Sioux Falls, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 at Covington Heights Health Care Center, Sioux Falls. Pearl Rosenbaum was born Feb. 13, 1908, in Civil Bend Township, Union County, to Charles and Adele (La Voie) Rosenbaum. She was raised in the Elk Point area and … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
