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Monthly Archives: July 2012

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New teacher training model to be developed

  July 5, 2012 - 8:45 pm | Community
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 A new model for teacher training at South Dakota public universities would involve teacher education students in three years of coursework on campus, based on the new Common Core Standards, followed by a full year of residency in a school setting. The Education Discipline Council, a group of education deans … Read Article →

Recovery assistance available to landowners along Mo. River

  July 5, 2012 - 8:44 pm | Community
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Assistance is available for eligible landowners who lost crops as a result of the 2011 Missouri River flood. This 1,000-year flood event submerged more than 450,000 acres of crop ground in five states on either side of the river from Ft. Randall Dam to St. Louis, MO, including South Dakota, … Read Article →

George Sealey

  July 5, 2012 - 8:43 pm | Obituaries
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George Gilbert Sealey, 78, was born Oct. 31, 1933, and died on July 1, 2012. Sealey Youngest of four children, Harold, John, Olive and George, he was born to Fred E. and Caroline Demann Sealey at the family farm near Meckling. George attended Meckling School until the family moved to … Read Article →

Between the Lines: Bangladesh, I hear, is lovely

  July 5, 2012 - 8:43 pm | Opinion
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As I write this, we are only a day away from collectively celebrating our nation's birthday, and all of the freedoms our system of government has guaranteed for us. I'm not about to launch into a treatise about how my personal view of freedom may be different from yours, but … Read Article →

MyStoryYourStory: Reflections on Memorial Day – When ordinary reverences extraordinary

  July 5, 2012 - 8:42 pm | Opinion
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"If tears can build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again."  – Author unknown It's Memorial Day 2012 and hordes are heading to cemeteries. They form an unlikely parade with back seats and trunks overflowing with flowers and flag-laden polyurethane … Read Article →

‘Messy Hands’ create murals for library expansion

  July 5, 2012 - 8:38 pm | Local News
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When the construction work that is currently underway at the Vermillion City Library is eventually complete, the newly expanded building will have a roomier, modern children's section. Tom Dahlseid, Sophie Dudley and Owen Mechling glue pieces of glass tiles into place to create mosaic art that will eventually find its … Read Article →

New science degrees approved at two S.D. universities

  July 5, 2012 - 8:37 pm | Community
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The newest undergraduate degree offerings in the public university system focus on science fields. The South Dakota Board of Regents this week approved a bachelor's degree in medical biology at The University of South Dakota and an associate degree in biotechnology at Northern State University. Both will be available to … Read Article →

Farmers Union announces Clay County camp date

  July 5, 2012 - 8:36 pm | Community
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The United Nations has declared 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives to celebrate the positive impact cooperatives have had on communities and economies around the world. South Dakota Farmers Union is joining in the celebration to teach young people about how working together to achieve common goals can benefit … Read Article →

Jones named to Postsecondary Education Committee

  July 5, 2012 - 8:35 pm | Community
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District 17 State Rep. Tom Jones has been appointed to the Postsecondary Education Interim Committee. This committee will meet during the summer to study and come up with suggestions for the next legislative session on higher education's purpose and funding. The 15-member committee made up of state senators and representatives … Read Article →

Protect yourself: Be informed about state cosmetology laws

  July 5, 2012 - 8:35 pm | Community
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The South Dakota Cosmetology Commission sets high professional standards for nail technicians and cosmetologists for consumer safety. Every summer, many consumers seek nail and pedicure services without being informed of salon safety requirements. Being aware of the guidelines can prevent injury, infection and disease. Manicures and pedicures should only be … 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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