Monthly Archives: May 2006

The Elder Law Forum After the funeral: A checklist "My husband has died and I don't know what legal and financial steps to take," said the senior legal helpline caller. "What do I need to do?" The death of a spouse or loved one is traumatic. It can leave the … Read Article →

Brian Fagnan The Plain Talk asked the five candidates in the upcoming Vermillion city election about their views on several city issues. Vermillion citizens will choose a mayor and one city council member from the Southeast Ward. Mayor Brian Fagnan Age: 29 Family: Mother and father (living) Occupation: Geologist/instructor/photographer. 1. … Read Article →

Rounds, local media learn of failure to communicate Gov. Mike Rounds told members of the South Dakota newspaper industry Friday, May 19 that his office and newsrooms across the state likely will never be able to fully agree on all issues. "But there's a whole lot we do agree on," … Read Article →

Candidate hopes to make positive difference despite a troubled past James Johnson says he is doing his best, as he seeks the office of mayor in Vermillion, to assure people that he can be trusted. "I'm not always achieving uniform success, however," he said. "Sometimes, it's because others do not … Read Article →

Johnson not barred from seeking office Officials in Pierre have assured the staff at city hall here that James A. Johnson is permitted to be a candidate in the upcoming June 6 Vermillion mayor's race, despite a string of legal problems that began in 1991 and didn't end until 2003. … Read Article →

James A. Johnson The Plain Talk asked the five candidates in the upcoming Vermillion city election about their views on several city issues. Vermillion citizens will choose a mayor and one city council member from the Southeast Ward. Mayor James A. Johnson Family: Wife Carolyn, two sons, Eric and Paul. … Read Article →

Judy Clark The Plain Talk asked the five candidates in the upcoming Vermillion city election about their views on several city issues. Vermillion citizens will choose a mayor and one city council member from the Southeast Ward. Southeast Ward Judy Clark Age: 63 Family: Husband Dean, four children and two … Read Article →

Farm family stress on May 28 On Call Stress in farm families is the topic on the May 28 edition of On Call. "High fuel and fertilizer costs, planting days lost because of spring rain, and many other factors can lead to stress in the lives of farmers. We'll talk … Read Article →

Ray A. Hofman The Plain Talk asked the five candidates in the upcoming Vermillion city election about their views on several city issues. Vermillion citizens will choose a mayor and one city council member from the Southeast Ward. 1. Why are you running for election to the Vermillion City Council? … Read Article →

Dan Christopherson The Plain Talk asked the five candidates in the upcoming Vermillion city election about their views on several city issues. Vermillion citizens will choose a mayor and one city council member from the Southeast Ward. Mayor Dan Christopherson Age: 59 Family: Wife Gloria, retail store proprietor, Nook 'n … Read Article →