Monthly Archives: March 2009

Johnson seeks summer and fall intern applicants As students begin to plan for their summer and fall semesters, U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) is now accepting applications for summer and fall internship positions in his Washington, DC, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen offices.  The Washington, DC internship program matches … Read Article →

Pulpit Reflections By Pastor Steve Ford Grace Baptist Church A common fear rises to the surface during an economic downturn: the fear of loss.  It could be your house, your job, your life savings, or just a level of comfort you've grown accustomed to, but there is a real threat … Read Article →

The Anthony Approach By Anthony Shaheen Extension Educator/Community Innovation/Leadership Appreciative Inquiry is a new innovative way of approaching change. It is almost opposite of the traditional approach of change management theory. For example, the traditional model would ask the question "What problems are you having?"where  appreciative inquiry would ask, "What … Read Article →

Schmitz earns Eagle Scout honors The Sioux Council of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 66 of Vermillion held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Allen James Schmitz. The ceremony was held on Sept. 28, 2008 at the W.H. Over Museum in Vermillion. The rank of Eagle Scout is … Read Article →

Clubs and Organizations Candlelight ceremony held by Juno chapter Associate Grand Matron Patricia Sweaney, Spearfish, conducted a school of instruction Feb. 24 in Juno Chapter. In the evening, the "Degrees" were exemplified by the officers. A candlelight ceremony preceded the "Degree" work. Introduction as follows: SD Worthy Grand Matron, Janet … Read Article →

January award winners announced Leah Miller and Lance Hubert were announced as the First Bank & Trust Students of the Month for January at Vermillion High School.  They will receive a $100 scholarship in honor of their efforts in class and in extra curricular activities. Miller's busy schedule has included … Read Article →

Watson is Vermillion Sanford PRIDE Employee of the Month Kelly Watson, Environmental Services, was selected as the Sanford Vermillion Medical Center (SVMC) February 2009 PRIDE Employee of the Month.  Watson has been employed at Sanford Vermillion since June 2007.  "Kelly is a very willing and industrious person.  She is always … Read Article →

NRCS committee will meet March 17 in Huron The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold their regularly scheduled session of the State Technical Committee (STC) on Tuesday, March 17, at the Crossroads Hotel and Convention Center in Huron. The meeting is open to the public and will begin at … Read Article →

Tax break available for some 2009 homebuyers Internal Revenue Service announced recently that taxpayers who qualify for the first-time homebuyer credit and purchase a home this year before Dec. 1 have a special option available for claiming the tax credit either on their 2008 tax returns due April 15 or … Read Article →

NRCS extends application period for grants The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the application period for 2009 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) funding has been extended to March 20. The previous deadline to submit applications was March 2. "Innovation always has been a hallmark of American … Read Article →