Between the Lines by David Lias As we take stock of everything that�s happened in the last year, and look forward to the future in 2003, it would do us well to take an accounting of conditions here in South Dakota. The news hasn�t been particularly good lately. Headlines tell … Read Article
January is Financial Aid Awareness Month Gov. William J. Janklow recently issued a proclamation declaring January 2003 as South Dakota Financial Aid Awareness Month. South Dakota Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SDASFAA), Education Assistance Corporation (EAC), and high schools across the state have joined in this effort to inform … Read Article
Honor society names 'top profs' Members of the University of Wyoming chapter of Mortar Board, the senior honor society, have selected their "Top Profs" for the current academic year. Each year, Mortar Board members nominate outstanding faculty members as their "Top Prof," honoring professors who have had a positive impact … Read Article
Svien-Senne graduates Dec. 20 Lana Rae Svien-Senne graduated Dec. 20 with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the graduate college of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Commencement exercises were held in the Witherspoon Concert Hall at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
Nygaard receives ROTC scholarship Jeanette R. Nygaard has received an Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) scholarship for four years at South Dakota State University, Brookings. Scholarships are awarded on a merit system in areas such as academic achievement, extracurricular activities, specific accomplishments, and personal interviews. The scholarship entitlements include … Read Article
For the Record Dec. 6-12, 2002 Tyler Ray Giang, 202 E. Clark, Vermillion: Possession of alcohol by minor, $50 plus costs. Nathan Wells, 217 University, Vermillion: Disorderly house, $53 plus costs. Richard Heimes, 503 E. 13th Locust St., Yankton: Speeding on state highway, $75 plus costs. Dashanne Parker Stokes, 112 … Read Article
Obituaries Earl Stormo Earl Gordon Stormo, 77, of Sioux Falls, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002 after a long struggle with the complications of connective tissue disease. Mr. Stormo was born at home on July 7, 1925 in Thomas, to James C. and Mabel Stemwedel Stormo. He graduated from Thomas High … Read Article
Wakonda school students present holiday concert by Heather Hessman A festival of vocal music and instrumental melodies soothed the Wakonda community and put them in the Christmas mood on Thursday evening, Dec. 5. The concert started off with the sixth grade C Band. The C Band played Ode to Joy, … Read Article
'What Christmas means to me…' by Bethany Parvin I recently ask the first- and second-graders what Christmas means to them, and this is what they said. (The responses have not been edited from their originals submitted by the students.) First grade Josie Huber: To me it means family and friends. … Read Article
Breakfast, drawings, Santa planned Dec. 21 It's that time of the year again and what a great year it's turned out to be in Wakonda. In appreciation for its members, the community and local businesses, the Wakonda Community Club will host an appreciation breakfast for one and all on Saturday, … Read Article
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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 Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
