Between the Lines by David Lias I have to admit I'm not looking forward to this coming week. Five days from now, the nation will be observing the one year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Initially, I thought that we, … Read Article
Alas, state's place names lack polish by Bob Karolevitz Phyllis and I were discussing all of the towns and counties in South Dakota named after an individual. That's when she interjected: "One thing is certain. There'll never be a burg named Karolevitz in this state of ours!" (She really knows … Read Article
Letters to the editor Newly formed PTA needs support To the editor: There have been a number of unsuccessful attempts in past years to form a local PTA. However, there now exists a PTA in the Vermillion Schools. This newly formed PTA is in need of support from all parents … Read Article
Lisa Wiepen is counseling intern at Western Iowa Tech Lisa Wiepen, Yankton, is spending the summer as a counseling intern at Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC), Sioux City. Working under the direction of Penny Schempp, WITCC counselor, she is gaining field experience in confidential personal and career counseling and … Read Article
School Comments by Dr. Robert Mayer The school board expected to have a revenue shortfall of $893,000 for the 2001-02 school year. This projection was based upon information available in July 2001. The shortfall would be covered from the district's reserve account (fund balance). When the books were closed on … Read Article
USD announces candidates for summer commencement Approximately 293 students were candidates for degrees at The University of South Dakota's summer commencement exercises held Aug. 1 at the USD campus in Vermillion. Graduates from Vermillion were: Jana L. Chadwick, MA, communication disorders; Andrea Elizabeth Erickson, MS, physical therapy; Margaret M. Fritz, … Read Article
Auditions for Broken Glass The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will hold auditions for Broken Glass, a drama by Arthur Miller, Sept. 9 and 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre. Auditions, which are open to the public, will consist of an interview … Read Article
Teachers should save receipts for tax deduction As the new school year begins, the Internal Revenue Service advises teachers and other educators to save their receipts for purchases of books and classroom supplies. These out-of-pocket expenses may lower their taxes, thanks to a law change enacted earlier this year. "Many … Read Article
Small Claims The following judgements were entered Aug. 13 in the Small Claims Division of the First Judicial Circuit in Clay County. The debtor is listed first, the creditor is listed second. Sarah Van Hunnick, 3110 S. Summet, Sioux Falls, to Kelly Fostvedt, PO Box 461, Vermillion, $964.18. The following … Read Article
Obituaries Leo Young Leo C. Young, 89, Elk Point, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 at his home. Graveside services were 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Elk Point Cemetery. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Anderson Funeral Chapel, Elk Point. Anderson-Siecke Funeral Home, Elk Point, was in charge of … 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
