Monthly Archives: July 2008

Families may help spruce up State Fairgrounds Community Service is just one of the many ways 4-H makes a difference in their community, county and state. This summer we have an excellent opportunity for those same 4-H youth and families to give back to the program. The 4-H State Fair … Read Article →

Radke family benefit is July 11 A benefit for the Mike and Danielle Radke family of Beresford will be held Friday, July 11, at The Bridges at Beresford Golf Course. The Radkeâ�?�?s 12-month-old son, Sam, has been diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). Samâ�?�?s treatment has required the family to … Read Article →

Morse on deanâ�?�?s list Stephanie Morse of Vermillion has been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead deanâ�?�?s list in recognition of academic achievement spring semester 2008. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor. MSU Moorhead is … Read Article →

Local students receive degrees Bachelor of arts degrees were awarded to over 350 seniors during the 45th Commencement ceremony at the University of Minnesota, Morris. The following students from Vermillion earned degrees: Whitney Lawrence and David Yutrzenka. The University of Minnesota, Morris is recognized as one of the best public … Read Article →

Jensen awarded Honors scholarship Tony Jensen of Burbank was awarded the Honors Scholarship for the 2008-2009 school year at South Dakota State University. Tony is an incoming freshman majoring in civil engineering at SDSU this fall. He is the son of Reid and Marilyn Jensen of Burbank and is a … Read Article →

Tracy awarded scholarship Melissa Tracy of Vermillion was awarded the Honors Scholarship for the 2008-2009 school year at South Dakota State University. Melissa is an incoming freshman majoring in civil engineering at SDSU this fall. She is the daughter of Dan and Ann Tracy of Vermillion and is a 2008 … Read Article →

Check It Out Go BUGGY & Catch the Reading Bug at VPL By Anne Marshall John Swallow and Amy Worthington will visit the library to talk about freaky flies and other interesting bugs at 1:30 p.m. on July 7. Buggy Arts & Crafts are offered on Tuesday, July 8 starting … Read Article →

Passick completes FBI training Captain Chad Passick of the Vermillion Police Department was one of 269 law enforcement officers who graduated on June 6 from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, VA. Captain Passick was the only South Dakota law enforcement official in the session. The 233rd Session of … Read Article →

Gov. Rounds requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Governor Mike Rounds is requesting a presidential disaster declaration for federal assistance in 29 counties and three reservations most impacted by the early June storms and subsequent flooding. The request is part of the process for receiving federal disaster funds. If the�? President�? approves the declaration,�? up … Read Article →

4-H Special Foods Contest held June 7 The 2008 Clay/Yankton County 4-H Special Foods Contest was held Saturday, June 7 at Yankton High School. Participants in this contest had to plan a menu, prepare a dish, set the table, and be prepared to answer questions about food safety and nutrition. … Read Article →