Monthly Archives: October 2008

Olson receives nursing scholarship The SDSU College of Nursing recently awarded its academic scholarships for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year. Our students would like to share their accomplishments with their community. Michelle Olson has received the Marion Roach Scholarship in Nursing at South Dakota State University, Brookings. Michelle is the … Read Article →

Persons of interest sought in burglary spree â�?�? reward offered Aurora and Brule County authorities are asking for the publicâ�?�?s assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest in connection with a Sept. 25-26 burglary spree in Kimball, White Lake and Plankinton. Aurora County sheriffâ�?�?s office has released images … Read Article →

Silver Threads History of the center continued, December 1973 By Nila Fostvedt Plans for a community wide fund drive for the construction of a new Senior Citizens Center were finalized.�?  Mr. Ray Palmer, recreation director will be the acting project director.�? Harvey Hanson, chairman of the fund drive announced that accounts … Read Article →

CAE from USD assists with Gifford Park fall cleanup Students from The University of South Dakota recently traveled to Omaha, NE, where they volunteered at the Gifford Park Community Garden. The event was part of the ongoing partnership between the universityâ�?�?s Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) and the Gifford Park … Read Article →

Linda Iverson is October employee of the month at USD Linda Iverson, secretary for the Department of Mathematical Sciences at The University of South Dakota, has been named October 2008 Career Services Employee of the Month. â�?�?I want to thank the faculty of the mathematics department,â�? admitted Iverson, who accepted … Read Article →

United Way The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement. It will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.�? The organization has been … Read Article →

New grand piano cause for celebration There will be a â�?�?coming-out partyâ�? on Sunday afternoon at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Vermillion, but itâ�?�?s not celebrating an individual. Itâ�?�?s a party for a piano. The arrival of a new Kawai grand piano which is now gracing the churchâ�?�?s … Read Article →

Vermillion School District participating in PDC The Vermillion School District is participating in USDâ�?�?s Professional Development Center (PDC) again this school year. The PDC began in 1993 and was created to connect and support the learning of experienced and beginning teachers. The program utilizes the practice of mentoring newly certified, … Read Article →

Major of the Year recipient Wayne State College HHPS faculty recently announced the 2008-2009 recipients for â�?�?Major of the Yearâ�? in sport management, exercise science, applied human and sport physiology and K-12 physical education. Collin Prosser is a senior at Wayne State College majoring in physical education K-12. Collin is … Read Article →

Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street Construction Update Workers from D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. and other contractors completed the following work on the Cherry Street reconstruction project last week: â�?¢ Concrete curb, gutter and paving â�?�? Plum Street to Dakota Street, south side. â�?¢ Traffic switched to south side … Read Article →