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Monthly Archives: December 2009

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Tanager grappler triangular scheduled here Tuesday

  December 28, 2009 - 12:21 pm | Sports
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One of only three chances all season for Vermillion fans to see their highly-regarded wrestling team on the home mats will occur Tuesday, weather permitting.   A triangular involving the Tanagers with Madison and Tea Area, which was postponed by the first of the December snowstorms on Dec. 8, is … Read Article →

Walter Mockler

  December 24, 2009 - 12:11 pm | Obituaries
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Walter Mockler, 75, of Burbank, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Wally was born March 23, 1934 in Burbank to Albert and Margaret (Muhlenkort) Mockler, he attended Bruyer Country School, and married Norma Jean Sorensen on May 27, 1961 in Vermillion. He farmed in the area all his life. His wife … Read Article →

Wayne State signs Kristen Schwasinger

  December 24, 2009 - 12:11 pm | Sports
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Wayne State College head women's golf coach Troy Harder has announced that Kristen Schwasinger of Vermillion has signed a national letter of intent to attend Wayne State College and play golf for the Wildcats in the 2010-11 school year. Schwasinger is a four-year starter and five year letter winner at … Read Article →

Plenty of VHS sports on tap during holiday vacation

  December 24, 2009 - 12:10 pm | Sports
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Vermillion sports fans will have opportunity to see their high school teams in action during the holiday vacation.  Unfortunately most of the competitions will be taking place on the same day. The Tanager wrestlers will compete in the high-charged Floyd Farrand Invitational Tournament hosted by Sioux Falls Lincoln on Monday … Read Article →

Tanagers dealt humbling 85-41 loss

  December 24, 2009 - 12:09 pm | Sports
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A frighteningly young South Sioux City team which boasts at least four players destined to play college basketball dealt Vermillion a humbling 85-41 loss Friday. The Tanagers, however, suffered much more than their first defeat in three games when senior guard Erik Ustad was lost in the second quarter with … Read Article →

Volin Cafe brings neighbors, friends together for good food and conversation

  December 24, 2009 - 12:07 pm | News
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VOLIN — The community is small but the appetites are large, and that's at least part of what keeps people coming to the Volin Community Café. Rural Volin resident Cindy Johnson took over managing and cooking meals in 2006 and said patrons take pleasure in the company of the friends … Read Article →

Bake sale is successful

  December 24, 2009 - 12:06 pm | Community
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Past-president Marvin Tronvold opened the meeting leading the group in the national anthems of the United States and Norway, accompanied by Phyllis Neilsen, and the Pledge of the Allegiance of the United States of America. Phyllis introduced the song Skjaere, skjaere havre (Cutting Grain), appropriate for the harvest season. This … Read Article →

Hubert receives wildlife scholarship

  December 24, 2009 - 12:05 pm | Community
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Kyle Hubert, a wildlife and fisheries student at South Dakota State University, received a $400 scholarship at the annual Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Buffalo Banquet. Over $33,000 in scholarships and awards was presented based on academic achievements and professional service. The Vermillion native received the 34th annual award … Read Article →

Morrison receives $500 scholarship

  December 24, 2009 - 12:05 pm | Community
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Kelli Morrison, a wildlife and fisheries student at South Dakota State University, received a $500 scholarship at the annual Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Buffalo Banquet. Over $33,000 in scholarships and awards was presented based on academic achievements and professional service. The Wakonda native received the award on behalf … Read Article →

‘Together time’ is riding shotgun on Christmas vacation

  December 24, 2009 - 12:04 pm | Opinion
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In the early morning hours of Christmas vacation, I would ride shotgun while my father drove our boxy Dodge van, tires crunching through several inches of freshly fallen snow on already frozen highways. We were on our way to the store – our family-owned paint and hardware business – and … Read Article →

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    The Power of Dance

      May 19, 2013 - 6:07 pm | Local News, Community, Featured
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    The Vermillion Area Dance Organization presented it Mother’s Day recital, “The Power of Dance,” 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12, in the Vermillion High School Performing Arts Center.  The two-hour show included two acts and 45 unique performances by scores of local dancers of all ages. Pictured are (from left) Isabelle Newcombe, Raygen Dean (jumping), Jenna Irwin, Willa Freeman, and Neveah Rusher. Full gallery of photos may be seen and purchased at spotted.plaintalk.net. 
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    School board hires new football, gymnastic coaches

      May 19, 2013 - 6:04 pm | Local News, Schools
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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 →

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    Council considers options for local recycling program

      May 19, 2013 - 6:02 pm | Local News
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    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 →

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    Passing the torch

      May 19, 2013 - 5:59 pm | Local News, Community, News
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    VPD seeks grant to provide additional school officer

      May 19, 2013 - 5:57 pm | Local News
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    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 →

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    Between the Lines: The fastest, most direct route to the truth

      May 19, 2013 - 5:55 pm | Opinion
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    By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article →

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