Monthly Archives: September 2003

School Comments by Robert Mayer The readers who read last week's "School Comments" are familiar with the actions taken by the school board over the last three years in order to deal with the revenue shortfalls. That action has necessitated budget cutting and spending of the reserve fund. The article … Read Article →

Willis will perform at National Music Museum Andrew Willis, whose live performances and recordings of the Beethoven piano sonatas have received critical acclaim in this country and abroad, will play Beethoven's Sonata in E Major, Opus 109, and other works, on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. in the Belbas … Read Article →

ACT, SAT prep programs available As a new school year begins, Vermillion High School juniors and seniors should give some thought to participation in the ACT and SAT Assessment Programs. The guidance office recommends that students participate in the ACT Assessment Program and/or SAT Achievement Series during their junior year … Read Article →

Register by Sept. 19 for October ACT test College-bound high school students who want to take the ACT Assessment on the Oct. 25 national test date should register by the postmark deadline of Sept. 19. The late registration deadline is Oct. 3 (an additional fee is required for late registration). … Read Article →

LAPD whistleblower to speak at USD Sept. 23 Law enforcement consultant Robert T. Mullally, the whistleblower who exposed the mishandling by the LAPD of domestic violence complaints against their officers, will speak at The University of South Dakota on Sept. 23. The speech, entitled "You Show No Remorse," will be … Read Article →

Motorists reminded to watch for school children As area students return to school, Cheri Cihak, AAA South Dakota, reminds motorists to slow down and watch out for school-age pedestrians. "Children get caught up in the excitement of 'back-to-school' season and forget to look out for cars," said Cihak. One-fourth of … Read Article →

Clay County students are invited to enter logo contest Students in Clay County with an artistic bent could win $100 in a logo contest commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Eastern South Dakota Science and Engineering Fair held at South Dakota State University in Brookings each spring. The contest is … Read Article →