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Monthly Archives: April 2011

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NPS, USFWS & Keep Yankton Beautiful to host Family Fun Day April 30

  April 28, 2011 - 5:17 pm | Community
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This Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Keep Yankton Beautiful are partnering to host a fun and educational family event at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery that will include celebrating National Junior Ranger Day, a Kids Fishing … Read Article →

Ragothaman is Davis-Bahcall Scholarship winner

  April 28, 2011 - 5:17 pm | Schools
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Gov. Dennis Daugaard has announced the names of 10 South Dakota students who have been selected for scholarships to study with some of the country�s top scientists. This year�s participants include Janani Ragothaman, a student at Vermillion High School. The Davis-Bahcall Scholarship winners will spend several days this summer at … Read Article →

Bonnie Anderson

  April 28, 2011 - 5:16 pm | Obituaries
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Anderson Bonnie Belle (Edwards-Haines) Anderson, 87, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Morningside Manor in Alcester. Bonnie was born on Sept. 5, 1923 on a farm in rural Vermillion to Clarence and Isabel Edwards. When she was young, Bonnies mother suffered an illness which led to Bonnie living … Read Article →

Robert Driscoll

  April 28, 2011 - 5:15 pm | Obituaries
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Robert E. �Mike� Driscoll, of Spearfish died Thursday, April 21, 2011, from heart failure at age 72.  He was the only son of Robert and Elinor Driscoll, one time spouse of Rosalie (Cone), Jean (Young), Helen (Rosenberg), all of whom preceded him in death, and Sharon (Nelson). He was the … Read Article →

Helen Meylor

  April 28, 2011 - 5:14 pm | Obituaries
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Helen Meylor, 68, of Vermillion, died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at her residence after a battle with cancer. Helen was born Nov. 8, 1942, in Waterbury, NE to John and Cecilia Marx. She graduated from Waterbury High School and worked at AT&T as a telephone operator until 1969. Helen married … Read Article →

Between the Lines: Save the date – But don’t count on end times

  April 28, 2011 - 5:14 pm | Opinion
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We�re starting to receive �Save the Date� cards in the mail at home. Vermillion High School seniors will be receiving their diplomas at commencement exercises on May 15. Harold Camping, a preacher from Oakland, CA, wants us all to write a big reminder on our calendars for May 21. That�s … Read Article →

My Story Your Story: Hug your spouse often and other things to do

  April 28, 2011 - 5:12 pm | Transition
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You can tell a lot about a person simply by the lists they make. You know if they are eating healthfully by perusing their grocery lists. Lots of veggies, juices, organic soy milk, whole grain breads and cereals. You know they�re planning a party by their jottings. Chips, dip, pop, … Read Article →

Letters: Congrats to VPD

  April 28, 2011 - 5:11 pm | Transition
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Congratulations to the Vermillion police department for their recent Law Enforcement Recognition award thru CALEA (Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies).  According to interim Chief of Police Chad Passick, Vermillion and Rapid City are the only two CALEA agencies in SD. Thank you to Vermillion law enforcement staff for … Read Article →

Letters: Expression of apology

  April 28, 2011 - 5:10 pm | Opinion
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Editor�s note: At the request of Mr. Linder, we are publishing his letter to USD Track & Field Coach Dave Gottsleben. Dear Dave Gottsleben, I want to apologize to you and the USD Track team for my actions last spring.  I have not represented the USD Track team or you … Read Article →

April students of the month announced

  April 28, 2011 - 5:09 pm | Community
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Eric Storm and Jennifer Jurgensen were recently honored as the Vermillion High School April Students of the Month. Faculty recommendations gave these two high marks in their academic and extra-curricular performance. First Bank & Trust will provide a $100 scholarship to each of them for this designation. Eric Storm Storm's … 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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