Hang up your mistletoe and pucker up By Bob Karolevitz I've got some good news and some bad news about mistletoe. The good news about the Christmas "kissing plant" is that it's an acceptable excuse for holiday smooching. The bad news is: it can lead to marriage. In case Phyllis … Read Article
Cub Scouts earn awards for projects Wolf Den of Cub Scouts Pack 165 has been busy with several projects. Activities completed have been recycling, earth conservation, assembling first aid kits, fire safety rules from visiting the Vermillion Fire Department fire safety house, learning proper flag ceremonies' presentations, popcorn sales, tying … Read Article
One of Bob's best friends wears feathers By Bob Karolevitz It's not hard to make friends in the chicken coop. When their water dispenser is empty and I show up to fill it, the thirsty old hens cluster about my feet, waiting for a drink with a cacophony of cackles. … Read Article
The stage is Colvin's home by David Lias Vermillion has changed a great deal since Shawn Colvin's family moved away from here when she was 12 years old. When the Grammy Award winning vocalist stepped on the stage of Slagle Auditorium Saturday night, however, she knew by the warm response … Read Article
Between the Lines By David Lias No doubt by now you've heard of Furby, the latest Christmas commercial craze to hit store shelves this holiday season. Actually, it's probably inaccurate to say that these new, computerized toys, which bear a striking resemblance to a cross between a rat and hamster, … Read Article
Annual Christmas carol service planned The choirs of the United Church of Christ, Congregational will present the 55th annual Christmas carol service on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Soloists will be Gretchen Burbach, soprano; Virginia Monroe, alto; Ken Oakley, tenor; and Mark Loder, bass. A string quartet composed of John … Read Article
USD music students earn honors Several University of South Dakota students earned honors at the recent Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) annual Collegiate Artist Performance Competition. USD students won competitions in woodwind, brass, percussion and piano. Two other students were honored at the competition. One was named an alternate in … Read Article
Clay Co. Farm Bureau honored at state meeting Larry Nielson of Tulare and Andrew Arhart of Alpena were named winners of the S.D. Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Awards at the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Meeting. Three county Farm Bureaus were recognized for their outstanding programs. The winners were … Read Article
Colvin's visit brings back vivid memories Shawn Colvin performed before an enthusiastic audience at USD's Slagle Hall Saturday , and laughed while responding to a question during a press conference before her concert. by David Lias Shawn Colvin admitted before a crowd of local media Saturday that returning to Vermillion … Read Article
USD team finishes first A team of seven criminal justice and political science students from USD finished first at the Central States Invitational Mock Trial Tournament in Iowa. The field of 20 teams included many Division I schools (University of Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa State) and several private universities. The … 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
