Dehner wins cross country run at Yankton by Jim Prosser Schools represented at the Yankton Cross Country Invitational meet Thursday, Sep. 20 included Papillion LaVista (NE), Sioux Falls Lincoln, Norfolk, NE, and Vermillion with host team Yankton. There was competition in both girls' and boys' varsity divisions, as well as … Read Article
Vermillion varsity soundly beats Cubs by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers beat the Alcester-Hudson Cubs 67-54 in girls' varsity basketball Sept. 18 at home in a win keyed by a 25-11 second-quarter edge. Ashley Bjorkman scored 21 points, grabbed five rebounds and made three assists and three steals. Tessa Tuetken … Read Article
West Central falls to VHS golf team by Jim Prosser The Vermillion High School boys' golf team faced West Central on Sept. 18 in a nine-hole varsity and JV match at The Bluffs. The skies were overcast but the weather was ideal for golf. Final varsity team standings were Vermillion … Read Article
Between the Lines by David Lias As a child, when, for whatever reason, I would fall into a blue funk about something, my mother had this knack of helping me snap out of it. All she did, simply, was to remind me that wallowing in self-pity was a senseless, non-productive … Read Article
Letters Fight back by getting involved To the editor: Although the recent tragedy occurred far away from your community, the attack was on all Americans. It is a war "of minds � for minds" of the average citizen like us. The spirit of America is what is at stake, and … Read Article
Allergy's source includes (un)usual suspects by Bob Karolevitz I think I'm allergic to something. It can't be ragweed or goldenrod because I've been around them all my life with no ill effects. The hollyhocks are gone, and it's too late in the season for dandelions, so they can't be accused … Read Article
Aides will ease burdens in kindergarten program by M. Jill Karolevitz A combination of gentle prodding and sharp criticism has prompted the Vermillion School Board to advertise for two part-time aides for its kindergarten program. The board voted unanimously Sept. 24 to fill the two positions at a cost of … Read Article
Lovejoy appeals board decision on construction by M. Jill Karolevitz Mike Lovejoy, rural Wakonda, has filed a document with the First Circuit Court to appeal the "Wakonda Board of Education's decision to award a bid for the construction of new school facilities and the refurbishing of existing facilities," according to … Read Article
With a bang Vermillion High School celebrates the crowning of new homecoming king and queen with an outdoor pep rally, the burning of the "V" and a brilliant fireworks display. Vermillion High School celebrates the crowning of new homecoming king and queen with an outdoor pep rally, the burning of … Read Article
For the Record Mary Dell Cody, Presiding: Sept. 14 � Sept. 20, 2001. Johanna Michels, 1305 Lincoln, #205, Vermillion: Driving under influence � 2nd offense, $500 plus costs, 10 days jail. Robin Iverson, Presiding: Sept. 14 – Sept. 20, 2001. Jeff Gratzfeld, 305 Iowa St., Wakonda: Seat belt violation, $20 … 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
