Monthly Archives: October 2002

National 4-H Week celebrated Oct. 6-12 by Meckling Livestock, 4-H Club October 6-12 is National 4-H Week. To celebrate the special occasion, Meckling Livestock 4-H Club members share their thoughts about �I like the county fair and state fair. I like to show animals and other exhibits.� Garrett Jepsen �The … Read Article →

Mighty monarch migration mystifying by Bob Karolevitz By now butterflies are gone. Or should be. For some reason or other we didn�t have as many migrating monarchs at our place this fall. Last year, for instance, there were thousands of the orange and black beauties in our trees, resting up … Read Article →

Johnson's plan isn't fiscally responsible by Scott Odenbach, Sioux Falls The drought afflicting South Dakota farmers has unfortunately become the battle cry of the political rather than the cause of the statesman.� Sen. Tim Johnson has scored many political points accusing President Bush and John Thune of indirectly adding to … Read Article →

Between the Lines by David Lias We received a letter from Gov. Bill Janklow the other day. The governor usually doesn�t write newspapers unless he�s trying to right something he believes is being perceived the wrong way. In other words, he usually reiterates his opinion on an issue. He wrote … Read Article →

Letters to the Editor Respect the rights of others To the editor: I wish to thank the Vermillion Police Department for keeping election signs off the parking between the sidewalk and street, which is city property. Our police are doing a fine job of enforcing the city ordinance. Taking signs … Read Article →

Sunshine state is not so sunny now by David Bordewyk, general manager, South Dakota Newspaper Association A unique test occurred statewide in South Dakota this summer. Reporters, editors and other staff of South Dakota�s 11 daily newspapers and The Associated Press visited city, county and school offices in all county … Read Article →