Monthly Archives: October 2008

NSF grant to benefit USD at underground research lab The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a grant worth more than $200,000 to The University of South Dakota Department of Physics for development of the Sanford Laboratory at Homestake for the proposed Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) in … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights Excerpts from the Plain Talk 1911 continued By Cleo Erickson Official County Proceedings: Wm. Gobel mowing grass on courthouse lawn , $1.75; Peter Olson, Salary States Attorney, $87.50; �? �? �? �?  J. L Copeland, Salary County Judge, $66.65; W. R. Cleand, Salary Reg. Of Deeds ,$100.00; Theodore Anker, Salary County … Read Article →

Wakonda natives star at Gayville Jamboree Two musicians�? raised only a few�? miles apart on farms south of Wakonda�? will star in�? the first â�?�?Hay Country Jamboreeâ�?�? of�? Gayville Hallâ�?�?s�? fall season on Saturday, Oct. 4,�? at 8 p.m. in�? Gayville.�?  Bluegrass banjo�? virtuoso and�? rural Wakonda native�? Daniel Kilbride is a regular star of the show.�?  A�? 1986 Wakonda High School graduate,�? Paul … Read Article →

Healing Touch class offered Avera Sacred Heart Pastoral Care and Avera Education & Staffing Solutions are pleased to present Healing Touch Level 1 on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25.�?  The program will be in the Professional Office Pavilion and Education Center on the Avera Sacred Heart Campus from … Read Article →

Check It Out By Anne Marshall Vermillion Public Library New Adult Mysteries A priceless heirloom and a murder long hidden send Scotland Year detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James in pursuit of a ruthless killer.�? Pick up Where Memories Lie, the latest Deborah Crombie mystery. From Richard Yancey, critically acclaimed author … Read Article →

South Dakota public universities are on board with College Portrait All six public universities in South Dakota have joined in a national effort to deliver common data and information to prospective students and their families. College Portrait, a new Web-based information tool, was introduced across the nation today, and will … Read Article →

Used book sale planned at Vermillion Public Library A used book sale will be held at the Vermillion Public Library from Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5. The sale is open during regular library hours Friday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, … Read Article →

NSU representative will visit Vermillion Northern State University admissions representative, Tena Westling, will be visiting the Vermillion College Fair on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. Westling will be available to speak with students and members of the community who are considering applying to Northern State University. She will share … Read Article →

Welcome Table meets Oct. 6 The Vermillion Welcome Table meets every Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota St. The Oct. 6 meal will be prepared and served by SESDAC here in Vermillion. Thanks to the Vermillion Education Association for preparing and serving … Read Article →

Clubs and Organizations ELCA women host fundraiser Women of the ELCAâ�?�?s unit from Trinity Lutheran Church, Vermillion, served its annual fundraising dinner for the Senior citizenâ�?�?s Center on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the center, 320 West Main St. The Senior Citizen Center co-hosted the meal, which was … Read Article →