Pack up your troubles?and smile, smile, smile By Bob Karolevitz According to a psychologist (whose name I can't recall), there are 18 different kinds of smiles. Some are sardonic and sarcastic. Some are phoney. There are smiles through the tears, and smiles that reflect just plain happiness. My dictionary says … Read Article
Between the Lines by David Lias The editor of the daily newspaper I worked at a decade ago presented each of us in the newsroom with a uniquely-designed paperweight. It's followed me wherever I've gone since. The paperweight is a flat piece of gray metal. Etched on the left side … Read Article
USD Greek community hosts alcohol summit Greek life at The University of South Dakota recently took a step toward setting the standard for alcohol misuse and abuse awareness. On Feb. 9-11 the USD Greek community hosted the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) Alcohol Summit. Thirty-six Greek students representing all 13 chapters … Read Article
Clay RWS announces scholarship program The Clay Rural Water System of Wakonda announces its 2001-2002 Scholarship Program for system members. Two $500 grants will be awarded for the 2001-02 school year to a member or the children of members of Clay Rural Water. The program is intended to recognize the … Read Article
Students are on USD dean's list The fall semester dean's list at The University of South Dakota includes the names of 687 students. The following area students were inadvertently left off of the list that was printed in last week's Plain Talk. They are: Timothy Margheim and Anne V. Dambowy, … Read Article
VHS concert rescheduled March 5 Due to the change in dates of the district volleyball tournaments, the Vermillion High School Department of Music announces the Symphonic Winds concert, originally scheduled for Feb. 26, will be rescheduled to Monday, March 5. This will be a combined concert with the VHS Concert … Read Article
Obituaries Janet French Janet R. French, 71, Vermillion, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at her home under hospice care. Janet Reimers was born on Feb. 8, 1930 in Oshkosh, WI, to Frederick and Ethel (Reed) Reimers. She graduated from Oshkosh High School and received her bachelor's degree from Oshkosh Teachers … Read Article
For the Record Robin Iverson, Presiding: February 2, 2001 – February 8, 2001. Kent Graber, 27763 447 Ave., Parker: Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, $200 plus costs. Syliva M. Klug, 1003 Memory Lane #10, Yankton: Speeding on state highway, $35 plus costs. Wilmer Roy Faber, 2537 Cherry Ave., Inwood, … 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
