2 Broadcaster Press Menus listed below are for January 11 - January 17. Menus are subject to change without notice. Vermillion Schools Breakfast Available everyday: Breakfast entrée or choice of cereals with toast. Fruit or Fruit Juice, Milk choices Wednesday – A. Egg and Cheese Taco Roll, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Apricots, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Thursday – A. Breakfast Pizza, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Strawberry Cup, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Friday – A. Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Mandarin Oranges, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Monday – A. French Toast Sticks, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pears, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Tuesday – No School – Martin Luther King Jr Day Vermillion Elementary Schools Lunch Wednesday – A. Domino’s January 10, 2017 www.broadcasteronline.com SCHOOL LUNCH MENU’S Pizza, B. Beef and Bean Burrito, Steamed Carrots Thursday – A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Peas, Gelatin Friday – A. Homestyle Chicken and Noodles, B. Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Monday – No School Tuesday – A. Cheeseburger, B. Super Nachos, Golden Corn Nuggets with Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Thursday – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Breadstick, Peas, Gelatin Dessert Friday – Beef and Bean Burrito, Steamed Carrots Monday – No School Tuesday – Bosco Sticks with Marinara Sauce, Green Beans Vermillion Middle School Lunch Wednesday – Domino’s Pizza, Steamed Carrots Thursday – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Peas, Gelatin Dessert Friday – Chicken Nuggets with Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Monday – No School Tuesday – Super Nachos, Golden Corn, Cinnamon Breadstick St.Agnes School Lunch Wednesday – A. Domino’s Pizza, B. Beef and Bean Burrito, Steamed Carrots Thursday – A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Peas, Gelatin Friday – A. Homestyle Chicken and Noodles, B. Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Monday – No School Tuesday – A. Super Nachos, B. Cheeseburger, Golden Corn Vermillion High School Lunch Wednesday – Chicken Choices and Toast, Fresh Orange, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Thursday – A. Breakfast Pizza, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Mixed Fruit, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Friday – A. Iced Long John, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Apple Wedges, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Monday – No School Tuesday – A. Breakfast Pizza, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary & Middle School Lunch Wednesday – A. Homestyle Chicken and Noodles, B. Beef Fingers, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Thursday – A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Peas, Gelatin Friday – A. Pizza, B. Beef and Bean Burrito, Steamed Carrots Monday – No School Tuesday – A. Homestyle Beef Stroganoff, B. Bosco Sticks with Marinara Sauce, Elk Point-Jefferson Breakfast Wednesday – A. Egg and Cheese Taco Roll, B. Cereal Dakota Senior Meals Served at The Main Street Center & Town Square, “Meals on Wheels” Please call before 9:00am to schedule or cancel a meal at 624-7868. Menus listed below are January 11 - January 17. Menus are subject to change without notice. All menus are served with whole grain bread and 1% milk unless otherwise noted. Wednesday – Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Broccoli, Pears, Cranberry Sauce Thursday – Beef Barley Soup, Carrots, Lime Pacific Mold, Fruit Crisp, Crackers Friday – Breaded Baked Fish, Baked Potato, Harvard Beets, Carrifruit Salad Monday – CLOSED – Martin Luther King Jr Day Tuesday – Herbed Pork Chop, Potato Salad, Mixed Veggies, Berry Fruit Salad, Apple Tuesday – Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Milk Choices Steamed Broccoli Elk Point-Jefferson High School Lunch Wednesday – A. Chicken and Noodles, B. Beef Fingers, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Thursday – A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Breadstick, B. Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Peas Friday – A. Pizza, B. Beef and Bean Burrito, Steamed Carrots Monday – No School Tuesday – A. Homestyle Beef Stroganoff, Dinner Roll, B. Bosco Sticks with Marinara Sauce, Steamed Broccoli Irene-Wakonda School Breakfast Available every day: Breakfast entrée or Choice of cereals w/toast, Fruit, Milk Choices Wednesday – Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Milk Choices Thursday – Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Fruit, Milk Choices Friday – No School Monday – No School Irene-Wakonda Elementary School Lunch Wednesday – A. Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with French Toast Sticks, B. Corn Dog, Tater Tots Thursday – A. Beef and Cheese Burrito, B. Popcorn Chicken, Tortilla Chips, Corn Friday – No School Monday – No School Tuesday – A. Italian Dunker, B. BBQ Meatball Sub, Carrots Irene-Wakonda Middle & High School Lunch Wednesday – A. Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with French Toast Sticks, B. Corn Dog, C. Italian Sub, Tater Tots Thursday – A. Beef and Cheese Burrito, Tortilla Chips, B. Popcorn Chicken, Tortilla Chips, C. Roast Beef and Cheese Sub, Corn Friday – No School Monday – No School Tuesday – A. Italian Dunker, B. BBQ Meatball Sub, C. Cold Cut Sub, Carrots More Bang for Your Buck! Good News from the State’s Financial Report By Gov. Dennis Daugaard This past week the state budget office issued South Dakota’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, or what those of us within state government sometimes refer to as “the CAFR.” The Bureau of Finance and Management made the report public on the Friday before New Year’s Day. Just like a business, each year South Dakota prepares audited financial statements. These statements are required by law, and are used to qualify us to receive federal funds. The report is also reviewed by agencies which evaluate our state’s credit worthiness. The annual report includes our state government’s complete financial statements. Also contained in the report is information about the state’s economic conditions and outlook, the profile of the government, major initiatives, and a financial analysis of the state’s funds. The report is then submitted to the Department of Legislative Audit for review. The report for Fiscal Year 2016 shows that the state is in a strong financial position. For the 30th consecutive year, Legislative Audit issued an unqualified “clean” audit opinion, meaning the CAFR is materially accurate. This marks the earliest CAFR release in 20 years. When I first came into office, we were finishing this report in June – almost a full year after the close of Stories you missed this week because you’re not a Plain Talk subscriber The crucial role that several first responders played on Nov. 29 to save the life of a Vermillion teenager. The efforts that were needed by local authorities when a moose was spotted wandering in Elk Point on New Year’s Eve. News of an open house Friday, Jan. 13 to celebrate the opening of the new RED Steakhouse Auditorium, complete with new stadium seating, a new sound system, and other great improvements for movie-goers in the Coyote Twin Theatre. And if you want to see: A new aspect of the Dakota Farm Show that Assistant News Editor Elyse Brightman discovered during her visit to the DakotaDome. A report from Monday’s school board meeting. Discussion will include the search process for a new superintendent for the Vermillion School District. Coverage will also be given to a public forum held Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Vermillion High School to allow the public to share their thoughts on the search process and the traits they feel will be important in the new top administrator of the district. Details of a resolution approved by the Vermillion City Council calling for the South Dakota Legislature to change the state’s malt beverage statute. Pick up this Friday’s Plain Talk! Local news since 1884! Here for you yesterday, today and tomorrow. 201 W. Cherry, Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-2695 a fiscal year. The hardworking staff at Finance and Management made it their goal to do better, and each year since then, they’ve been issuing the CAFR more quickly. They’ve now cut the timing in half. By moving the date up six months, this marks the earliest CAFR release in 20 years. It’s important to complete this report promptly. The report helps inform budgetary decisions and is one way our state is meeting rating agencies’ expectations. It is also a tool for the citizens who must hold state government accountable for its management of taxpayer dollars. Improving our state’s financial practices is one of my highest priorities, and I am proud of the progress we have made in the last six years. South Dakota has obtained AAA ratings from all three major rating agencies. We have built and maintained a rainy-day fund that is ten percent of our general fund budget. We have been conservative in estimating revenues and expenses. When we have one-time money to spend, we have used it to repay debt early, secure an existing asset, endow an ongoing expense or create a new asset. South Dakotans must responsibly manage their money in order to stay in business and take care of their families. They expect their government to do the same. Our just-issued CAFR validates that South Dakota’s state finances are in solid condition. Vermillion Community Theatre Board Announces 2017 Season The Vermillion Community Theatre Board of Directors has announced the 2017 season. There will be a dinner theatre production of the "Marvelous Wonderettes" on March 31, April 1 and 2 at Valiant Vineyards Winery in Vermillion. Auditions will be Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, Congregational. Information about menus and ticket prices will be forthcoming. The summer children's workshop will be held June 12-16. Young actors completing kindergarten through fifth grade may sign up with Vermillion Parks and Recs in the spring. There is a $35 fee. The workshop performance of “The Bard of Ballyfiddle” will be June 16 at 7 p.m. at the Vermillion High School. The main stage production will be "Fiddler on the Roof," July 21-24 at the Vermillion High School. Auditions will be mid-May with rehearsals starting June 11. Further information will be posted, when available, on the website at vermillioncommunitytheatre.org and on Facebook. YOUR RADIATOR HEADQUARTERS! • Great Parts • Great Warranty On-Hand & In-Stock! NO WAITING! Cox Auto 1007 Broadway Ave. Yankton • 665-4494 Romsdahl’s Repair & Remodel Carpentry, Interior & Exterior, Painting, Refinishing, Drywall, & Ceramic Tile 18 Years In Business Free Estimates FREE ESTIMATES 605-670-2161 605-670-2161 10,800 copies distributed with 27,000 readers per issue and now in a larger, reader-friendly format! Call 624-4429 to get your ad in! Brothers By Daris Howard I had just moved into the area and was new to the church congregation when I was asked to be a clerk and set up accounting on the newly purchased computer. The older clerks had never used one before. One Sunday I was in the office visiting with the other two clerks when I mentioned Samuel. Samuel was around seventy years old and had just remarried. “Samuel remarried?” Lane asked. I nodded. “Just yesterday.” Lane simply said, “Interesting,” then walked out. Harold, the other clerk, shook his head and said, “That is so sad.” “What is?” I asked. “You’re new here,” Harold said, “so you don’t know, but Samuel and Lane are brothers. At one time they were the closest friends you could ever find. They helped each other plant their farms in the spring, and then they helped each other harvest in the fall. They shared equipment and just about everything else, too. Then, about twenty years ago, something happened. They haven’t spoken a word to each other since that day.” I sat there and pondered that for some time. I had worked with Lane as a clerk for over a year. I had also been in Samuel’s shop and spent time with him doing woodworking. I really liked both men, and it was hard to fathom this division between them. One day, when Lane and I were the only ones working in the clerks’ office, I decided to bring up the subject. “Lane,” I said, “Harold told me you and Samuel are brothers. What happened between you two?” He sat back in his chair and was quiet for a long time but finally spoke. “You know, no one has ever asked me that before. Everyone just avoids it, afraid to offend me. But I guess because you’re new, you don’t know that.” “I’m sorry if I offended you,” I said. He shook his head. “You didn’t. But the sad thing is, I don’t even remember what it was that caused the problem. There was some little thing, and it just seemed to grow bigger and bigger. It was all so stupid.” I didn’t say much more. Instead, the whole time we continued to work that day, Lane talked all about himself and Samuel as young boys. They had obviously not only been brothers but also best friends. Some time later, visiting with Samuel, I had a similar experience. These two men couldn’t even remember the wedge that separated them, but when I asked them why they didn’t become friends again, they both said basically the same thing. They didn’t know how. A short time after that, in the icy cold of January, Samuel went out to feed his cattle and fell, with a hay bale landing on top of him. He injured his back and couldn’t move. His wife found him almost frozen to death and rushed him to the hospital. Through the family grapevine, Lane heard about it. Samuel’s wife called some men in the community, asking if we could take care of the cattle, but when we went over there, the work was already done. Lane came to greet us and smiled. “Samuel’s my brother. I’ll take care of everything.” And Lane did take care of everything for months, well after the time Samuel came home. Their friendship renewed, and they became best friends again. About five years later, Lane passed away. Samuel was there at the funeral. As I patted his shoulder and offered my condolences, he said, “It was all so stupid. My biggest regret is the twenty years that we could have been friends but wasted it instead on something we can’t even recall.” Samuel has now gone to join Lane, but the memory of them comes back to me each year as I make my new year commitments. I always vow to put away hard feelings so I don’t end up with regrets in place of years of friendships.