4 Broadcaster Press Menus listed below are for October 18 – October 24. 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. Pancakes with Syrup, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Thursday – A. Breakfast Pizza, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Sliced Peaches, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Friday – A. Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Applesauce, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Monday – A. Breakfast Pizza, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Tuesday – A. Iced Long John, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Applesauce, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Vermillion Elementary Schools Lunch Wednesday – A. Domino’s Pizza, School Pizza (Austin), October 17, 2017 www.broadcasteronline.com School Lunch Menus B. Taco Burger, Golden Corn Thursday – A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, B. Pork Fritter Sandwich, Green Beans, Gelatin Dessert Friday – A. Beef Stroganoff, B. Corn Dog, Peas, Frosted Cinnamon Roll Monday – A. Italian Dunkers with Marinara Sauce, B. Cheeseburger, Candied Carrots, Homestyle Coleslaw Tuesday – A. Super Nachos, B. Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Refried Beans, Cinnamon Bread Stick Vermillion Middle School Lunch Wednesday – Domino’s Pizza, Golden Corn Thursday – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Gelatin Dessert Friday – Beef Stroganoff, Peas, Frosted Cinnamon Roll Monday – Italian Dunkers with Marinara Sauce, Candied Carrots, Coleslaw Tuesday – Super Nachos, Refried Beans, Cinnamon Bread Stick Vermillion High School Lunch 727th Presents Over $35,500 To The DAV Hospital Transportation Network The 7271h Transportation U.S. Army National Guard Committee of Brookings presented a check of over $35,500.00 to the Disabled American Veterans (DA V) Hospital Transportation Network (HTN) on Saturday, Oct. 14. The 7271h hosted the 7271h/DA V 131h Annual Charity Poker Run on September 2nd in Brookings. This year's donation of over $35,500.00 brings the total donations to over $178,000.00 in thirteen years from the Annual Poker Runs. The DAV uses the funds to purchase vehicles and operate the DAV Hospital Transportation Network which provides FREE rides for any Veteran to the VA Health Care Systems and VA Clinics. In FY 2016 the program in South Dakota provided Free rides for 9,630 Veterans, 22,341 volunteer hours by our drivers, and 548,215 miles driven. We are very proud, as the DAV Hospital Transportation Network was started in Sioux Falls in 1984 and was picked up in 1987 as aDA V National Program. Currently we have twenty-seven (27) vehicles in South Dakota with locations: Aberdeen, Belle Fourche, Brookings, Fort Thompson, Huron, Lake Andes, Lemmon, Madison, McLaughlin, Milbank, Miller, Mitchell, Mobridge, Pierre, Rapid City, Redfield, Rosebud, Sioux City, Sioux Falls (3 vehicles), Sisseton, Sturgis, Yankton, Watertown, Webster, and Winner. We have two Hospital Transportation Service Coordinators located at VA Black Hills Health Care System at VA Ft. Meade and VA Health Care System in Si9ux Falls. the drivers are all volunteers and do a super job for our veterans. The DAV Hospital Transportation Network is a win-win for our "heroes-our veterans!" Wednesday – Homestyle Turkey and Gravy and Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Thursday – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread Stick, Green Beans, Gelatin Dessert Friday – Taco Burger, Golden Corn Monday – Orange Chicken over Rice, Green Beans Tuesday – Super Nachos, Refried Beans, Cinnamon Bread Stick St.Agnes School Lunch Wednesday – A. Domino’s Pizza, B. Taco Burger, Golden Corn Thursday – A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Gelatin Dessert Friday – A. Beef Stroganoff, B. Corn Dog, Peas, Frosted Cinnamon Roll Monday – A. Italian Dunkers with Marinara Sauce, B. Cheeseburger, Candied Carrots, Home-style Coleslaw Tuesday – A. Super Nachos, B. Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Refried Beans, Cinnamon Bread Stick Elk Point-Jefferson Breakfast Wednesday – A. Sausage Gravy over Biscuits, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Thursday – A. Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Peaches, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Friday – No School Monday – AA. Breakfast Pizza, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Pineapple, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Tuesday – A. Iced Long John, B. Cereal Choices and Toast, Applesauce, Juice Choices, Milk Choices Sandwich, Refried Beans, Cinnamon Bread Stick Elk Point-Jefferson Middle & High School Lunch Wednesday – A. Homestyle Turkey and Gravy and Dinner Roll, B. Chicken Nuggets and Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Thursday – A. Taco Burger, B. Pizza, Green Beans, Gelatin Dessert Friday – No School Monday – A. Orange Chicken over Rice, B. BBQ Rib Sandwich, Green Beans Tuesday – A. Super Nachos, B. Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Refried Beans, Cinnamon Bread Stick Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary School Lunch Wednesday – A. Homestyle Turkey and Gravy and Dinner Roll, B. Chicken Nuggets and Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Thursday – A. Taco Burger, B. Pizza, Green Beans, Gelatin Dessert Friday – ANo School Monday – A. Orange Chicken over Rice, B. BBQ Rib Sandwich, Green Beans Tuesday – A. Super Nachos, B. Grilled Chicken Irene-Wakonda School Breakfast Available every day: Breakfast entrée or Choice of cereals w/toast, Fruit, Milk Choices Wednesday – Long John Donut, Fruit, Milk Choices Thursday – Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Milk Choices Friday – No School Monday – Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Milk Choices Tuesday – Cheesy Eggs and Toast, Fruit, Milk Choices Irene-Wakonda Elementary School Lunch Wednesday – A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, B. Chicken Sticks, Garlic Toast, Green Beans Thursday – A. Doritos Walking Taco, B. Chicken Wrap, Carrots Friday – No School Monday – A. Doritos Walking Taco, B. Chicken Wrap, Carrots Tuesday – A. Grilled Turkey and Swiss, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans Irene-Wakonda Middle & High School Lunch Wednesday – A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, B. Chicken Sticks, Garlic Toast, C. Turkey and Cheese Sub, Green Beans Thursday – A. Doritos Walking Taco, (Rice for Irene), B. Chicken Wrap, C. Italian Sub, Carrots Friday – No School Monday – A. Italian Pasta Bake with Bread Stick, B. Cheeseburger, C. Ham and Cheese Sub, Green Beans Tuesday – A. Grilled Turkey and Swiss, B. Crispy Chicken Sandwich, C. Cold Cut Sub, Baked Beans 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 October 18 – October 24. Menus are subject to change without notice. All menus are served with whole grain bread and 1% milk unless otherwise noted. Wednesday – Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit Thursday – Hamburger on a Bun, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Pears Friday – Beef Stew, WW Dinner Roll, Pineapple, Cranberry Juice, Brown Rice Pudding with Topping Monday – Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Milk Gravy, Harvard Beets, Chinese Coleslaw, Apricots Tuesday – Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Sunshine Salad Dave Says Vacation Home for Rent? Dear Dave, What is your opinion of buying a vacation home, then renting it out when you’re not there? J.P. Dear J.P., I see nothing wrong with it, as long as you’re buying with cash and you’re also debt-free. A vacation home is a wonderful “extra” as you start building wealth. Remember though, it’s still basically a very large, very expensive toy. In most cases it will go up in value, and if you rent it, it might beDave come something of a money maker for you. But here’s another side to vacation home rentals. You’ll probably make some money, but in most cases there will be several weeks during a year when it sits empty. You’re not going to get rich renting it out. So, they’re not really great investment properties. What you’re talking about is more of a plan to offset the annual costs of your toy. If you look at it that way, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. If you’re determined to go this route, be ready to deal with spills on the carpet and damage from your guests, along with general maintenance and repairs. There’s always something that needs attention when you own a property. But if you can handle all that emotionally and financially – and you’re not looking for it to be a big-time investment that will make you rich – you’ll be fine. Ramsey $60,000 in debt left to pay off before we’ll be debt-free, and a household income of $140,000 a year. We have one child, but we would like to expand our family. We would have to do this using in vitro fertilization. We’ve talked to a doctor, and he’s given us a ballpark figure of about $20,000 for the procedure. Should we wait until we’re debt-free to have this done? Jim Dear Jim, Babies are wonderful, important things. Having kids, even the thought of having kids, is a big emotional deal. But sometimes it can cause people to change their financial plans and directions. I would urge you not to accept the first opinion and pricing model you receive on something like this. I’ve heard prices of $35,000, but that includes as many attempts as it takes until your wife becomes pregnant. I’ve also heard of single attempts priced at $7,500 each. There are all kinds of options and guarantees, because they understand someone who is willing to do this really wants a baby. If I’m in your shoes, I’m not accepting the idea that there’s one approach and one pricing structure to all this. I would explore other options, as far as doctors and clinics are concerned. Then, with your income, you could consider taking off a couple months from paying down debt and put some money toward the IVF. If it doesn’t work pay off a little more debt, pause the debt payoff, and try for a baby again. Take some time, learn a little more, and go from there – always using cash for the endeavor. God bless you two! — Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 Dear Dave, radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on Twitter My wife and I are on Baby Step 2 of your plan. We have about at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com. — Dave Wait on IVF? Stories you missed this week because you’re not a Plain Talk subscriber A report from the Oct. 6 meeting of the Law School Task Force, held in the courtroom of the USD School of Law. Photo coverage of the Dakota Days Parade, held in downtown Vermillion Oct. 7, plus a full report and photos from the Dakota Days football game pitting the Coyotes against Youngstown State in the DakotaDome. Bultje Named Executive Director Of South Dakota Joining Forces PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs has selected Erin Bultje to serve as the executive director of South Dakota Joining Forces (SDJF). Bultje will provide program development, oversight Romsdahl’s Repair & Remodel A story about the kickoff of this school year’s One Team One Dream reading program at Jolley Elementary School that utilizes members of the USD Coyote women’s basketball team as the students’ reading coaches. Carpentry, Decks, Windows & Doors, Refinishing, Drywall, & Ceramic Tile And if you want to see: Free Estimates A story about a recent decision of the Vermillion School Board that will bring more cheer to Vermillion Tanager athletic events. Coverage of the annual Octoberfest activities held in downtown Vermillion Oct. 13 and Oct. 14. A report of how Tanager runners fared in the Region 3A Cross Country Meet, held in Beresford Oct. 12. 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 18 Years in Business 605-670-2161 NOTICE TO WATER CUSTOMERS Between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27 the City Water Department will be flushing and flow testing water mains. This will clear the mains of sediment and rust. Please let your tap water run a few seconds before using to clear any sediment. This is especially important to remember before washing clothes. and coordination for the Joining Forces Initiative. She will enhance the state’s ability to meet the behavioral-health care needs of its service members, veterans and their families by increasing access to appropriate care, closing gaps, building the system’s capacity, increasing interagency communication and building collaboration. ”Through past wars and conflicts, we have been building the footings that are part of our history,” said Larry Zimmerman, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. “Military personnel, veterans and family members deserve an entity to help them locate the assistance they need. Erin Bultje will take these footings and build the foundation block that will communicate, solidify, and create a network of resources for our 276,000 members of this exclusive group. She has the expertise to give that large contingency a place to find resolution for information.” Bultje, an Army Veteran with five years of active duty service, served overseas as part of the 1st Armored Division out of Wiesbaden, Germany. After her tour of duty, she received her Associates of Arts degree in Radio/Television Broadcasting and then her Bachelors of Science in Business Management. “Service in any branch of the military has both Wish inherent risks and rewards,” Mary Blaschke a said Erin Bultje. “This Initiath Happy 70 Birthday tive will help our veterans, service members and their on October 17 th! families navigate the maze of programs and services to get them through the right door at the right time. I look forward to continuing my journey to enhance the lives of our veterans.” Watch for the release of the new website: www.SDJF. sd.gov. Bultje can be reached at We love you, erin.bultje@state.sd.us or 605.295.8180. Mom/Grandma