Monthly Archives: November 2008

Van Maanen named to SDBA Board Michelle Van Maanen, Ed.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Contemporary Media & Journalism at The University of South Dakota, was appointed to the South Dakota Broadcasters Association (SDBA) Board of Directors at the association's 60th annual state conference in Keystone. Van Maanen … Read Article →

Help local children with ESA Giving Tree Project As the Christmas season approaches, it is time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas is a time for giving, a time for helping our neighbor, and a time to teach our children the joy of giving and not just … Read Article →

Students will be Santa for soldiers A  group of approximately 30 students from The University of South Dakota have been given an assignment in Dr. Terry Robertson's Organizational Communication class to create a community service learning project.  The students chose to create a university- and community-wide drive to collect needed … Read Article →

USD Rawlins Piano Trio will perform in Panama The Rawlins Piano Trio has been invited to perform at the Alfredo Saint Malo Concert Series in Panama City, Panama this month. The internationally acclaimed Rawlins Piano Trio featuring violinist John Thomson, D.M.A., an associate professor of music; cellist Marie-Elaine Gagnon, D.M.A., … Read Article →

Dendinger now an Eagle Scout The Sioux Council of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 66 of Vermillion held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Michael Dendinger. The ceremony was held Aug. 24, at St. Agnes Church in Vermillion. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest rank a … Read Article →

FDR was chief cook of alphabet soup recovery By Bob Karolevitz Writer At Large The WPA wasn't all bad – despite what some of the political pundits said about it. The Works Progress Administration headed up by Harry Hopkins was one of the programs that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt instigated … Read Article →

Avera introduces Ben Olsen, DPM Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is pleased to introduce podiatrist Ben Olsen, DPM, to the Yankton region. Dr. Olsen joined Dr. Terence Pedersen at Yankton Foot and Ankle Center/Avera on Monday, Nov. 3. An Iowa native, Dr. Olsen received his medical school education from Des Moines … Read Article →

Edelen recipient of advocacy award The American Nurse Credentialing Center recognized Mary B. Edelen, MA, of Vermillion, as the first recipient of the ANCC Credentialing Advocacy Partner Award. The award was presented at this year's National Magnet Conference™ in Salt Lake City, UTOct. 15 – 17. The Credentialing Advocacy Partner … Read Article →

Chamber Chat By the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce/ Development Company 906 East Cherry Street Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 www.vermillionchamber.com   This Weeks Happenings: • Health & Product Fair at the Vermillion Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 21 from 10 A.M. to 2 pm. There will be informational booths, mini … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights From the Plain Talk 1912 continued Thompson-Lewis Company has the following automobiles for sale. Ford, fully equipped $740.00 Flanders, fully equipped $900.00 E. M. F., fully equipped $1235.00 Hudson,  fully equipped $1650.00 Rambler, fully equipped $1800.00 Someone walked off with $29.00 from the till at the Milwaukee Depot … Read Article →