Free and reduced price meal policy announced Child and Adult Nutrition Services in the South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs has announced the policy for free and reduced price meals or free milk. The policy applies to children unable to pay the full price of meals served under … Read Article
Gertonson receives scholarship award Karoline Gertonson of Vermillion was recently awarded the Frank and Portia Van Leuven Scholarship at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T). The Frank and Portia Van Leuven Scholarship is unrestricted. Gertonson is a 1999 graduate of Vermillion High School and is the daughter … Read Article
Board of Regents reaches agreement with faculty union The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved an agreement with the Council of Higher Education (COHE), the union representing the faculty of the six regional universities. COHE members have ratified a contract that will distribute salary increases for the next three … Read Article
Obituaries Keith Slattery Keith F. Slattery died at his home in Shingle Springs, CA, on June 7, 1999 at the age of 71. Keith was born Sept. 13, 1927 in Wakonda to Frederick and Jeannette Slattery. He graduated from Wakonda High School in 1945. He attended The University of South … Read Article
For the Record Marlene Amundson, Presiding: July 16 � July 22, 1999. Colin K. Hutchison, 1603 Vonnie St., Vermillion: Failure to make proper stop at intersection, $48.50 plus costs. Daniel J. Walsh, 31352 465th Ave., Vermillion: Possession of alcohol by minor, $73.50 plus costs. Julie Higgins, 1809 Baylor, Vermillion: Renewal … Read Article
FSA Notes By Keith Zanter Opportunities to use Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) have developed for small grain due to the low prices. LDPs are made to producers who agree to forego a CCC loan. The amount of the LDP is based on the posted county price. If the posted county … Read Article
Remember safety before entering fields To optimize a farmer's time in the field during harvest, Bill Campbell, Extension farm machinery and safety specialist, recommends a farmer think about machinery maintenance and safety before taking the combine, or any machine, out of the shed and into the field. Preventative maintenance can … Read Article
New genealogy book will help with research Tracing Your Dakota Roots, the latest book on how to do genealogical research in the Dakotas, will be available this fall. The book emphasizes genealogical resources available in North and South Dakota. The co-authors, Jo Ann Winistorfer and Cathy Langemo, have extensive writing, … Read Article
Expedition to be remembered here Vermillion holds a unique place in history with its proximity to Spirit Mound, visited on Aug. 25, 1804 by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. As the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition draws near, the Vermillion … Read Article
Documentary tells story of Lee's joyous life, tragic death Pictured with Norman and Pat Lee (standing at the far right) are their two daughters, Kathy Vickers, Denver, CO, and Dr. Nancy Lee, Reno, NV. This photo was taken in the 1970s during a happy holiday gathering. by David Lias Bridget … Read Article
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By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Al Neuharth is remembered around the world as a legend in the field of journalism … Read Article
VERMILLION – Prominent officials, journalists, colleagues, friends, and others inspired by his vision and legacy will celebrate the life of … Read Article
By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Although “motorcycle” isn’t the thing that comes to mind when most people think of the National … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net One week after her title was revoked, an area 6-year-old was again named winner of the … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net South Dakota’s attorney general has some advice for the recent graduates of the University of South … Read Article
