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Monthly Archives: October 2009

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Harter pleads guilty; pays $210 in fines after fatal accident

  October 31, 2009 - 2:23 pm | Local News, Community, Schools
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A University of South Dakota student involved in a fatal traffic accident near Vermillion in September plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges Friday and paid fines of $210. On Oct. 15, Clay County State's Attorney Teddi Gertsma charged Alyxandra Harter, 20, of Omaha, NE, with careless driving and driving on … Read Article →

Writer at Large

  October 30, 2009 - 7:18 pm | Opinion
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                                         Oh barefoot boy With  sun-tanned cheek, You found your joy In yonder creek.   Every boy should have a creek in his life!   For me it was a nondescript … Read Article →

Winter weather, holidays will change curbside recycling schedules

  October 30, 2009 - 7:16 pm | Local News
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The city of Vermillion has announced that starting Nov. 2, alley pickup for curbside recycling will be moved due to winter weather.    Vermillion citizens who are currently recycling by placing their bins in an alley are asked to place their recycling curbside until further notice. To avoid recycling bins … Read Article →

VHS volleyball is #3 seed in District 8A

  October 30, 2009 - 7:11 pm | Sports
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The volleyball season reaches tournament time next week, and the Vermillion Tanagers will enter District 8A play as the No. 3 seed.   The Tanagers, who had a perfect month of October going, ran into a pair of district opponents last week and lost to both by 3-1 margins. The … Read Article →

USDs women soccer earns 4-3 win

  October 30, 2009 - 7:09 pm | Sports
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The University of South Dakota women's soccer team built a 3-1 halftime lead and held on for a 4-3 win over North Dakota in Great West Conference action Sunday in Grand Forks, ND.   USD (4-9-1, 2-2 GWC)) evened it mark in the Great West Conference with the win, while … Read Article →

USD, Crazy Horse Memorial enter unique academic partnership

  October 30, 2009 - 7:07 pm | Local News, Schools
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The announcement came with a blast as The University of South Dakota confirmed earlier this month that Crazy Horse will become a satellite affiliate of USD. During Native Americans' Day on Monday, Oct. 12, USD announced a new educational partnership with Crazy Horse, which coincided with a dynamite blast on … Read Article →

Trojans provide reality check to Tanagers

  October 30, 2009 - 7:04 pm | Sports
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Vermillion's last regular-season football game frequently provides a harsh reality check because the opponent is usually West Central, and West Central is usually unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 11A.   That was the case this year, too, when the Tanagers went to Hartford last Thursday. … Read Article →

This week in Vermillion 9Ball League

  October 30, 2009 - 7:00 pm | Sports
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This week some fine pool was being played and some not so fine pool was being cast about like some stones at the lake. The latter was the case for my team and myself as we are tied for last in the league.   A note for all teams: the … Read Article →

Tanager cross country experiences mix of satisfaction, disappointment

  October 30, 2009 - 6:58 pm | Sports
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The 2009 season ended with satisfaction for three of Vermillion's qualifiers at the state cross country meet and extreme disappointment for the fourth.   "Everyone ran well, and we were pleased with their performances," said Coach Kelly Fischbach after the state meet ended in Rapid City Saturday.   Sophie Nehlich-Arobba, … Read Article →

Tails and Trails hitting Vermillion

  October 30, 2009 - 6:55 pm | Community
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Get your feet and paws ready, it's that time of year again. The Heartland Humane Society's annual Tails & Trails event is back. Pet owners and their four-legged friends can enjoy a morning walk while participating in the day's events. The Heartland Humane Society is hosting its third annual Tails … Read Article →

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