Vote no on Initiative #1 to prevent tax increases by Gov. Mike Rounds Proponents of Initiative #1 claim a repeal of the sales tax on food will help the poor, but over 24,000 low income families are already getting refunds on the taxes they pay on food. Low income children … Read Article
District 17 needs Clark in S.D. Senate by the Vermillion Plain Talk When addressing constituents in his role as legislator, B.J. Nesselhuf speaks with certitude. That's unfortunate, because so many times, he is simply wrong. Nesselhuf, who has served two terms in the state House, wants to cross the aisle … Read Article
Sticky situation remedied with Downy by Bob Karolevitz Phyllis�s miniature horses without their manes look positively naked. They got that way because they were shorn to get rid of the cockleburrs which matted their hair like unkempt Afros. Cockleburrs � called �porcupine eggs� by the jokesters � will stick to … Read Article
Letters Just a thought To the editor: I read with interest the ad for Vote No on Amendment B. The South Dakota Education Association and others are concerned about saving tax dollars for the public schools. Their money might be better spent encouraging people to vote pro life. One of … Read Article
Editorial by the Plain Talk The sun will continue to shine Tom Daschle�s campaign stump speech has, in recent weeks, included a line or two about his desk in the chambers of the U.S. Senate. Daschle told an audience at USD recently that the desk has been occupied by Senate … Read Article
USD among top 25 most connected campuses In recognition of its innovative use of technology on campus, The University of South Dakota was ranked in The Princeton Review's list of "The Top 25 Most Connected Campuses" published on Forbes.com for the second year in a row. To determine the rankings … Read Article
Students complete weekend at La Casa Latina Oct. 9 Eight students from The University of South Dakota, along with two students from Morningside College in Sioux City, IA, completed a day of service Oct. 9 at La Casa Latina in Sioux City. The students were accompanied by three Corporation for … Read Article
VHS grads serving in Iraq; families display Blue Stars What do Paula O'Connor, Jo Ann Stockland, Elise Tracy, Elaine Kauer, Eileen Shedd, Sue Berg, and Gloria Barnes have in common? They are the Blue Star Mothers of Vermillion High School graduates serving in Iraq. They meet on a regular basis … Read Article
Students must register by November 5 for ACT test College-bound high school students can take the ACT Assessment on Dec. 11, the next national test date. The deadline for postmark registration is Nov. 5. The late registration deadline is Nov. 18 (an additional $15 fee is required for late registration). … Read Article
PTA chapter plans party The Vermillion PTA Chapter met on Oct. 19 in the Jolley Elementary Media Center. Paddy Rosdail, president, thanked the people who worked at the recent Kindergarten Ice Cream Social, Kids Vote program and the T-Shirt sales. The PTA and Hy-Vee are hosting a Halloween Costume Party … Read Article
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