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Monthly Archives: December 2006

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The End. Beginning:

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Local News
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The End. Beginning: Good-bye, NCAA Division II, charter membership in the North Central Conference and decades of tradition. Hello, NCAA Division I and the uncharted waters of a new future. The University of South Dakota is officially set to join the major-college ranks, thanks to the South Dakota Board of … Read Article →

Johnson chosen SVVMC November PRIDE Employee of the Month

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Local News
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Johnson chosen SVVMC November PRIDE Employee of the Month Lisa Johnson, environmental services, was selected as the Sioux Valley Vermillion Medical Center (SVVMC) November 2006 PRIDE Employee of the Month. Johnson has been employed at Sioux Valley Vermillion Medical Center since September of 2002. Johnson is very dedicated to Sioux … Read Article →

The Elder Law Forum

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Local News
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The Elder Law Forum Dancing with Our Death "Everyman carries his own death with him and dances with it through his life," observed the late social critic Ivan Illich inMedical Nemesis: The Expropriation of Health. The dance intensifies and becomes more intimate with each passing day, week, month and year. … Read Article →

Views from the Secretary

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Local News
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Views from the Secretary The Gift � Piles of presents under the tree seem to charm people, but I sometimes wonder if we don't pay too much attention to presents and too little to gifts. I suppose it is correct to call them "Christmas presents." A present is just a … Read Article →

Rounds encouraged by Johnson’s progress

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Local News
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Rounds encouraged by Johnson's progress Before speaking at Saturday's commencement exercises at The University of South Dakota, Gov. Mike Rounds found more than members from local media had gathered for a brief news conference in the Wagner Alumni Center, located next to the DakotaDome. Rounds' audience included reporters who had … Read Article →

Holiday giving: A time for change

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Local News
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Holiday giving: A time for change Pastor Joe Villalobos of Faith Fellowship Church in Vermillion knows firsthand how charitable donations, especially during the holiday season, can positively affect the lives of those in need. Pastor Villalobos stated, "People here are very generous and meet the needs of other people well. … Read Article →

County enhances communication technology

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Community
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County enhances communication technology People that dial 9-1-1 from their cell phones for emergency situations in Clay county, SD may receive quicker response because of new enhancements recently implemented at the Clay Area Emergency Communications 9-1-1 Center. The 9-1-1 Center in Vermillion now has the ability to locate 9-1-1 cell … Read Article →

Extension Master Gardener program offers training

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Community
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Extension Master Gardener program offers training We all find ourselves faced with nagging gardening questions during the year. Wouldn't it be nice to know why your tomatoes have dry, leathery rot on the bottom of the fruit or how to grow the biggest, most beautiful roses, or even why your … Read Article →

Electricity rates to surge

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Community
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Electricity rates to surge When it comes to energy and utilities bills, Vermillion citizens have had to grin and bear it. There's little residents can do to control the topsy-turvy price of the gasoline they pump in their automobiles, or the spikes in the cost of the natural gas that … Read Article →

Holiday travelers: keep an eye on weather

  December 21, 2006 - 12:00 am | Community
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Holiday travelers: keep an eye on weather The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is reminding travelers to keep an eye on the weather and to check travel conditions before hitting the road this week. A winter storm is expected to move through South Dakota Wednesday and Thursday.�Freezing rain is … Read Article →

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    The Power of Dance

      May 19, 2013 - 6:07 pm | Local News, Community, Featured
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    The Vermillion Area Dance Organization presented it Mother’s Day recital, “The Power of Dance,” 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12, in the Vermillion High School Performing Arts Center.  The two-hour show included two acts and 45 unique performances by scores of local dancers of all ages. Pictured are (from left) Isabelle Newcombe, Raygen Dean (jumping), Jenna Irwin, Willa Freeman, and Neveah Rusher. Full gallery of photos may be seen and purchased at spotted.plaintalk.net. 
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    School board hires new football, gymnastic coaches

      May 19, 2013 - 6:04 pm | Local News, Schools
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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 →

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    Council considers options for local recycling program

      May 19, 2013 - 6:02 pm | Local News
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    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 →

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    Passing the torch

      May 19, 2013 - 5:59 pm | Local News, Community, News
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    VPD seeks grant to provide additional school officer

      May 19, 2013 - 5:57 pm | Local News
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    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 →

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    Between the Lines: The fastest, most direct route to the truth

      May 19, 2013 - 5:55 pm | Opinion
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    By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article →

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