Monthly Archives: February 2005

Youth sustainable ag grants available Grants of $250 each are available to help youths in grades K-12 take part in sustainable agriculture programs. South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Associate Brad Ruden, interim South Dakota/North Dakota coordinator for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, said the funding is available … Read Article →

News from the Secretary By Larry Gabriel Did you miss it? It may be an unchangeable truism that people never know what they have until they lose it, but I hope not. I don't object to the idea that most of the world knows nothing about South Dakota. In fact, … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice By April Borders Soil test levels for potassium have over the years shown to be decreasing. This is especially true in the eastern third of our state and can be seen especially on coarse textured or eroded soils. Why are we starting to see this problem? The … Read Article →

Strike up the band! The 60-member United States Air Force Heartland of America Band will perform classical, contemporary, jazz, rock and country music 7 p.m. Saturday at Vermillion High School. By David Lias There�s still time to pick up free tickets for the performance of the The United States Air … Read Article →

Green participates in milestone research James G. Green, D.C., a chiropractic practitioner in the Vermillion area, recently participated in a milestone research project for the chiropractic profession. Dr. Green was among approximately 10 percent of the nation's full-time licensed chiropractors who were randomly selected to represent the profession by providing … Read Article →

Check It Out By Anne Marshall New Adult Book Collection From the bestselling author of Irish Gold and Irish Stew comes a new Nuala Anne McGrail novel, Irish Cream. Author Andrew M. Greeley brings back his fiery and unpredictable character, Nuala Anne, who is blessed with the gift of second … Read Article →

Clubs and Organizations 4-H club completes judging On Feb. 17 The Meckling Livestock 4-H club met at the Clay County Extension building. Abby Ouellette led us in the pledge of allegiance, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Brett Bye were hosts. President Ashley Ouellette called the meeting to order. Roll call topic was … Read Article →

Rawlins Trio to perform at Washington Pavilion The nationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio will perform at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on March 4, at 7 p.m. The concert is generously underwritten by the Rawlins Fund through the USD Foundation, and there is no admission charge. Musical selections will … Read Article →

Jennifer LaMie named February PRIDE employee Jennifer LaMie, health information clerk, was selected as the Sioux Valley Vermillion Medical Center (SVVMC) February 2005 PRIDE Employee of the Month. LaMie has been employed at SVVMC since July 2002. "Jennifer presents excellent customer service skills to all residents, staff and visitors at … Read Article →

Alaska's fiddling poet is at Gayville March 5 Gayville Hall opens its fifth season of musical entertainment with Alaska's fiddling poet, Ken Waldman, and the hall's musical hosts, John and Susan McNeill, in performance at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, in Gayville. A former college professor with three acclaimed … Read Article →