Sir William Osler — whoever that is — said: "The desire to take medicine is perhaps the greatest feature which distinguishes men from animals." Frankly I've reached the Age of Symptoms — by that I mean little aches and pains that I used to take in stride have suddenly become … Read Article
In what appears to be an about face, we will get the opportunity to vote on HB 1240. This piece of legislation expanded South Dakota's smoking ban statute and repealed exemptions for liquor retailers, video lottery establishments and Deadwood gaming establishments. Petitions were filed last June to refer the issue … Read Article
"There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take the time to look for it. For example, I'm sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt." That thought isn't original with me, but I wish it were. I read it last week in one of … Read Article
The Clay County Historical Society is pleased to announce the Victorian Christmas 2009 Tour of Homes, a Sesquicentennial event with six Vermillion homes/church. Cleo Erickson and Gloria Barnes are co-chairs for this event. You may tour homes Friday night, Dec. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. or Saturday afternoon from … Read Article
Melissa Hayes and Brian Varns were married May 27, 2009 at Manhattan, KS. Parents of the couple are Duane and Coreen Hayes, Atlanta, GA and Ken and Earleen Varns, Vermillion. Matron of honor was Megan Incrocci, sister of the bride from Atlanta, GA. Bridesmaids were Kelly Snow and Shannon Phillips, … Read Article
What do ironwork, lefse, and Starburst the clown all have in common? They will be at the annual Holiday Festival at the W. H. Over Museum from 1-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6. This will be the 43rd annual holiday festival sponsored by the Friends of the W. H. Over Museum. The … Read Article
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson 1933 Citizens Bank Robbery continued Miss Sloan then was ordered to get up from the floor and follow one of the bandits out the front door. She was led around the bank corner to a waiting black sedan parked on Prospect Street … Read Article
A blood drive will be held at the Muenster University Center on the USD campus in Vermillion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8-9. The Siouxland Community Blood Bank was founded in 1967 and is the sole provider of blood and blood products to 37 Siouxland area hospitals. To … Read Article
The next Vermillion Welcome table will be Monday, Nov. 30 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota. The Nov. 30 meal will be sponsored and served by the USD's Social Work Club. Thanks to the Vermillion Ministerial Association for sponsoring and serving the Community Thanksgiving meal … Read Article
The University of South Dakota Music Department will present the classic Menotti opera, "Amahl and the Night Visitors," with two performances in December, including Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Akron Opera House in Akron, IA, and on Friday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at USD's Colton Recital … Read Article
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By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
