WWII pigeon duty wasn't for the birds by Bob Karolevitz World War II was bad enough, but I could have done pigeon duty. I learned from the Elks magazine that something like 8,000 men � and no women ��were involved with 54,000 pigeons in the massive conflict. Boy, I was … Read Article
Who will we choose �grandparent or grandchild? by the Plain Talk As this is being written, President George W. Bush is getting ready to give his State of the Union address. He likely will focus on a range of issues, including Social Security reform. There�s no doubt that if something … Read Article
Letters Pitching ideas To the editor: I would like throw out three ideas for consideration to the public for discussion concerning local government in Vermillion and Clay County. We now have the Vermillion Police Department, Clay County Sheriff's Department, and USD Security protecting the residents of Clay County. Why couldn't … Read Article
Obituaries Mearl L. Brewer Mearl L. Brewer, 86, Vermillion, died Jan. 28, 2005 at the Sioux Valley Vermillion Hospital. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the First Baptist Church in Vermillion with the Rev. Shelly Aakre officiating. Burial followed in BluffView Cemetery, Vermillion. Visitation was … Read Article
For the Record Jan. 14-20, 2005 Randall James Mollet, 1611 E. Main St., Vermillion: Speeding other roadways, $35 plus costs. Jason L. Morten, 301 S. Cedar, P.O. Box 73, Hartington, NE: Urinating in public, $47 plus costs. Brady Knight, 3020 E. 19th St., Sioux Falls: Failure to make proper stop … Read Article
Small Claims The following judgements were entered January 18, 2005 in the Small Claims Division of the First Judicial Circuit in Clay County. The debtor is listed first, the creditor is listed second. Sara Packard, 1017 Katherine St., Vermillion, to Tom R. Durham, Box 548, Vermillion, $1,026.62. Abby Small, 809 … Read Article
Law students offer tax assistance Thirty law students at The University of South Dakota will offer free income tax assistance through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA offers free federal income tax preparation and e-filing to low-income, elderly, and non-English speaking taxpayers. VITA services will be offered at … Read Article
Vermillion debate team travels to Watertown Despite last weekend's wintry weather, the Vermillion Debate Team trekked to Watertown for the 56th annual Watertown Speech Fiesta. The Speech Fiesta has long been one the Midwest's most prestigious debate tournaments, this year hosting teams from four states. Vermillion's junior varsity team, Nahuel … Read Article
USD to honor alumni on Supreme Court The University of South Dakota is proud to announce a special award for all five South Dakota Supreme Court Justices, all graduates of USD. Chief Justice David Gilbertson and justices Richard Sabers, John Konenkamp, Judith Meierhenry, and Steven Zinter will be honored by … Read Article
Hudson named February Employee of the Month Larry Hudson, of The University of South Dakota registrar's office, is the Career Service Employee of the month for February. Hudson was presented with the award Jan. 26 at a ceremony in the conference room of the Belbas Center. Hudson was nominated by … 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
