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    State Volleyball Tourneys Set  Nov 19, 2009
    State volleyball tournaments will get underway on Thursday with the Class A and B events in Watertown and the Class AA tournament in Brookings ... Fifth-seeded Rapid City Stevens (15-9) meets fourth seed Sioux Falls Washington (15-8) at 1:45 p.m. At 6 p.m. third seed Watertown (17-5) meets sixth seed Rapid City Central (12-10), and at 7:45 p.m. second-seeded Sioux Falls Roosevelt (20-3) plays seventh seed Sioux Falls Lincoln (10-12). (Marshall County Journal, SD)

    Obits: Olson, Neff & Guy  Nov 19, 2009
    Survivors include; her husband; two children, Blake and Malee; her parents of Mansfield; two sisters, LaCinda (Howard) Tilton, Casper, WY and Kimberly (Alan) Rausch, Humboldt, one brother, Dr. Bradley (Cathy) Rosonke, Fountain Hills, AZ; her parents-in-law, Harlan and Karen Olson, Langford, and brother-in-law, Stuart (Karen) Olson, Watertown. Marshall County Journal 2009. (Marshall County Journal, SD)

    Ross Ronald Scharffenberg  Nov 18, 2009
    Ross is survived by his parents, Ron and Geri; three sisters: Ronda (John) Rinehart, Freeman, Robin Kirby, Watertown, S.D., and Rochelle (Randy) Reider, Mitchell, S.D.; 10 nieces and nephews: Amy, Danielle, Jonilyn, Brooke and Jordan Rinehart; AJ and Amber Kirby; Brittany (Reider) Gades, and Derek and Ashley Schmidt; two great-nephews: Jaron Kirby and Jaxton Rinehart; grandfather Orville Mehlbrech; special friend, Audrey Schrag; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by... (Freeman Courier, SD)

    11/11/2009, 2:44am Sioux Valley rallies past Clark-Willow Lake  Nov 12, 2009
    They will take a 23-6 record in the state Class A tournament Nov. 19-21 in the Watertown Civic Arena ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Naomi C. Mittelsteadt  Nov 12, 2009
    She taught school in a South Dakota rural one-room school system, and later in the Lutheran Christian schools at Ottertail, Watertown and Janesville, Minn. After her marriage to Harvey A. Mittelsteadt in 1950, she and her husband resided in Waseca, Minn. (Freeman Courier, SD)

    11/10/2009, 9:57am Developers optimistic  Nov 11, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:57 AM CST At issue: Watertown Mayor GaryWilliams wants the city to be pro-development as possible, a goal that we all support ... Two notable examples involved the Willow Creek Estates subdivision in southeast Watertown and KAKs addition, located between Pelican Lake and Borns addition in southwest Watertown ... That was the case in the 1960s and early 1970s when the area immediately east of Watertown Middle School was being developed. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    South Connector becoming reality9:57 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 11, 2009
    Monday night, the third public meeting for phase two of the project was held at the Watertown Event Center. Representatives from the S.D. Department of Transportation, the city of Watertown and HDR Engineering made the presentation to landowners, business owners, Codington County commissioners and other members of the public ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Graduation requirements will be revamped9:57 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 11, 2009
    That will require many school districts, including Watertown, to revamp minimum graduation requirements. That was the message delivered by Superintendent Lesli Hanson at the Watertown School Board meeting Monday ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    11/10/2009, 12:23am State cheer, dance set for Saturday  Nov 11, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:23 AM CST Watertown High Schools cheer and dance squads and cheer squads from Lake Preston and Sioux Valley are slated to compete Saturday in the third State Competitive Cheer and Dance Championships at Brandon ... Watertowns cheer squad placed fifth and the WHS dance squad sixth in Class AA last fall ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Arrows, area teams qualify for state  Nov 11, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:35 AM CST Watertown, Arlington, Milbank and Sioux Valley each qualified for their respective state volleyball tournaments with victories on Tuesday night ... The state Class A and B tournaments are slated for Nov. 19-21 in the Watertown Civic Arena ... Nov. 19-21 at Watertown. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    WHS team wins robotics title in Fargo9:45 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 10, 2009
    Bullis and the rest of the six-person team from Watertown High School made the most of their skills and won the event held Oct. 23-24 at the Fargo Civic Arena ... Some teams, including Watertown, designed robotic mascots ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Veterans Day program set9:45 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 10, 2009
    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 9:45 AM CST Watertowns Veterans Day program will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. in the Codington County Extension Complex ... Also included in the program will be the Watertown Municipal Band, Mayor Gary Williams, Don Seeley playing Taps and the Rev. Jerome Holtzman ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    11/9/2009, 9:44am Move that bus barn!  Nov 10, 2009
    Prior to construction, this editorial board was opposed to the location of the citys transportation building in Uptown Watertown ... The Firestone building at the corner of U.S. Highways 81 and 212 was recently relocated - also as part of an effort to improve Watertown ... Lets correct this error: move the bus barn to a location where sheet metal isnt an eyesore, and return that corner to a vibrant and useful part of uptown Watertown. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    11/6/2009, 11:58pm Milbank tops Sisseton for 2A title  Nov 7, 2009
    Milbank (21-3) will host Aberdeen Roncalli (21-7) at 7 p.m. for the region title and a berth into the state Class A tournament scheduled for Nov. 19-21 in Watertown ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Intersection will change beginning Monday9:18 pm | (No comments posted.)  Nov 7, 2009
    That announcement was made Friday by Watertown Street Department Superintendent Mike Rye ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    11/5/2009, 12:29am No easy road to state for Arrows  Nov 6, 2009
    Watertown senior Shelby Barse front, digs a spike during a regular-season match in mid-October in the Civic Arena ... Watertown is scheduled to visit Brookings tonight (Thursday) in the opening round of the District 1AA tournament ... Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 12:29 AM CST Watertown High Schools varsity volleyball team hopes to accomplish something in the District 1AA tournament it hadnt been able to do during the regular season - earn a win over fellow Eastern South Dakota... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Two are pulled out of brisk Pelican Lake10:00 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 6, 2009
    Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:00 AM CST Two people were rescued Wednesday afternoon after their canoe capsized on Pelican Lake in Watertown ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Fireworks business annexed into city10:00 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 6, 2009
    Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:00 AM CST The city of Watertown plans to publish a notice on the annexation of Lews Fireworks one day before a revised fireworks ordinance so the business doesnt break the law. The revised ordinance regulating the sale or display of fireworks within and for Watertown doesnt apply to any store or public place that actively sold fireworks prior to the ordinance taking effect ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Glacial Lakes Energy experiences smoldering corn in a dryer (36)  Nov 5, 2009
    WATERTOWN, S.D. - At approximately 10 a.m. Nov. 2, Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC--Watertown experienced smoldering corn in their dryer. "GLE takes every precautionary measure possible when it comes to safety, thus the Watertown Fire Department was immediately dispatched, states CEO Jim Seurer.Upon arrival, GLE staff had already begun emptying the dryer and had the situation contained and under control.The fire department was kept on site to monitor the situation for a short period of time.Further... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Two rescued in capsize  Nov 5, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 3:43 PM CST Two people were taken to the hospital Wendesday afternoon after their canoe capsized in Pelican Lake in Watertown ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Commissioners stand firm on load limits9:19 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 5, 2009
    Dave Barrow of Building Products, Inc. (BPI), talked with the countys Board of Commissioners at its weekly meeting and asked slightly more than 3 miles of County Road 11 (Old Highway 81) north of Watertown not be subject to the annual load reductions. For BPI, a wholesale lumber company located just north of Rauville, the highway is the only route for its trucks to access Watertown or Interstate 29 for deliveries ... BPI trucks need to travel the 3 miles south until it connects with the... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Council OKs several items9:19 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 5, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:19 AM CST The Watertown City Council on Monday unanimously approved several miscellaneous agenda items ... A memorandum of understanding between the Police Department and the Watertown Fraternal Order of Police Union for a lead communications officer assignment ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Comes wont take city engineer job  Nov 4, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 9:25 AM CST The office of Watertown Mayor Gary Williams announced this (Tuesday) morning that it received written notice Monday night that recently-appointed city engineer Chad Comes has withdrawn his acceptance and will remain in the same position in Madison. The Watertown City Council had approved the appointment of Comes last month ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    11/1/2009, 11:05pm Tourney time arrives for volleyball teams  Nov 3, 2009
    Teams are competing for berths into their respective state tournaments, which will be held Watertown and Brookings on Nov. 19-21. The tournament for Class AA will be in Brookings and Class A and B will be held in Watertown ... Watertown High School is slated to begin its postseason on Thursday. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    GLE deals with dryer fire  Nov 3, 2009
    Published: Monday, November 2, 2009 1:25 PM CST The Watertown Fire Department responded to a fire in a corn dryer at Glacial Lakes Energy LLC, about 10 a.m. Monday ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Florence to host state dance festival9:21 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 3, 2009
    The festival will be hosted by the Watertown Promenaders Square Dance Club ... Cal Brown of Watertown will be the evening emcee and round dance cuer ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Seniors to meet9:21 am | (No comments posted.)  Nov 3, 2009
    Published: Monday, November 2, 2009 9:21 AM CST The Watertown Senior Citizens will meet Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Center Building, 301 East Kemp Avenue ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    11/1/2009, 11:05pm Three Arrows named to All-ESD team  Nov 3, 2009
    Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 11:05 PM CST Three Watertown High School seniors have been named to the 2009 All-Eastern South Dakota Conference football team, as selected by the leagues coaches ... Watertown senior tight end-linebacker Kory Johnson and junior defensive back Levi Winkels are among 12 players who received honorable mention on the all-conference squad ... Running Backs - Brady Knodel, Yankton; Austin Manzey,Watertown; Evan Nolte, Aberdeen Central and Tanner Schaefer,... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Sweeter: Olympics keep me up late - I can't stop watching (2)  Nov 1, 2009
    Dad and Crystal came with to Howard, Watertown and Milbank, S.D., Aug. 5. We had a pretty good time, especially when we ran into people we knew at those fairs. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    10/31/2009, 12:04am Season Recap: WHS football team has first losing season in 23 years  Oct 31, 2009
    Head coach Scott Leitheiser (left) and members of the 2009 Watertown High School football team stand at attention for the national anthem prior to the teams Ki-Yi Homecoming game against Aberdeen Central this season ... Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 12:04 AM CDT It would be easy to label the first losing season in 23 years a lost one for Watertown High Schools football team, but that might not entirely be true ... Watertown, which went 3-7 overall and 2-5 in the Eastern South... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Rec classes are set7:34 pm | (No comments posted.)  Oct 31, 2009
    Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 7:34 PM CDT The Watertown Community Recreation Center will hold wedding dance classes starting Monday, Nov. 2 at the rec center ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Paying with plastic can be costly9:05 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 30, 2009
    Keller is one of several area residents who have had their credit or debit cards charged multiple times by the fast food restaurant after visiting its Watertown location ... Watertown resident Jill Slobotski also discovered duplicate charges on her debit card ... Ryan Boschee, assistant vice president of retail at Great Western Bank in Watertown, said the bank has been hearing from customers. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Public Works wants to restructure itself9:05 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 30, 2009
    Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:05 AM CDT The Watertown Public Works Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved forwarding a recommendation for reorganizing the Public Works Department to the City Council for final approval ... Under the reorganization, Williams would oversee eight directory boards instead of the current five, which isnt too unusual for a community the size of Watertown, Heig said ... Heig doesnt believe a city engineer should work under a public works director... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    KFC charges accidental  Oct 30, 2009
    Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:54 PM CDT After an investigation, the Watertown Police Department has determined that multiple charges residents have received from KFC are accidental ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/29/2009, 12:54am Kudos to Sisseton and Waverly-South Shore's footall teams  Oct 30, 2009
    He was the starting quarterback on Watertown High Schools 2001 football team, which beat Brookings 18-10 in the state Class 11AA championship ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Oliver Wolden  Oct 30, 2009
    Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:20 AM CDT Oliver Harold Wolden, 95, Watertown, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at a Watertown care center. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Wight, Comes and Sogn Funeral Chapel at Watertown ... Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Watertown. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/29/2009, 9:05am A start on flood control  Oct 30, 2009
    Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:05 AM CDT At issue: Watertown Mayor Gary Williams is starting yet another push to develop a flood protection plan for the city ... Watertown Mayor Gary Williams is off to a good start in his efforts to help develop a flood control plan for Watertown ... Lost in the shuffle in past efforts is how important flood protection is to the residents of west Watertown. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/28/2009, 2:24am Short-handed Arrows fall to No. 4 O'Gorman  Oct 29, 2009
    Watertown wide receiver Collin Schull, left, attempts to haul in a pass as Sioux Falls OGorman defensive back Ryan Graber defends during their first-round game in the Class 11AA high school football playoffs Tuesday at Sioux Falls ... OGorman beat Watertown 16-3 ... Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:24 AM CDT SIOUXFALLS - A short-handed Watertown High School football team just didnt have enough left to upset fourth-rated Sioux Falls OGorman. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/27/2009, 9:44am New laws help, but ...  Oct 28, 2009
    It doesnt take long driving around Watertown, or any other community, to see drivers who are distracted by talking on their cell phones, text messaging or engaging in other activities that take away from their concentration on the primary task at hand: operating a motor vehicle ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/27/2009, 1:38am Wounded Arrows look for upset  Oct 28, 2009
    Watertowns Kory Johnson, right, pressures Brookings quarterback Matt Thomas during a regular-season game at Watertown Stadium. Watertown is slated to open its postseason today (Tuesday) at Sioux Falls OGorman ... Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:38 AM CDT Watertown High Schools football team hasnt been at full strength this season and wont be again tonight (Tuesday) when it visits fourth-rated Sioux Falls OGorman in the first round of the state Class 11AA playoffs. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/27/2009, 1:38am Arrows wrap up regular season with 3-0 win  Oct 28, 2009
    Watertowns Marcelina Glab, middle, blasts a spike between Huron blockers Paige Shonley (8) and Kelsey Worrall (2) during their Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball match Monday night in the Civic Arena ... Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:38 AM CDT Watertown wrapped up its regular season with a convincing 3-0 Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball win over Huron Monday night in the Civic Arena ... With the victory, Watertown concluded the regular season 15-5 overall and 11-4... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Immunization clinic slated for Wednesday9:44 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 28, 2009
    Watertown is one of 30 point-of-distribution sites organized by the state to quickly get medications to a large population in the event of a large infectious disease outbreak or other public health emergency ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    TUCKS sweetheart crowned9:54 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 27, 2009
    Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:54 AM CDT Emily Endres was crowned sweetheart at the annual Watertown High School Tucks dance, held Saturday night at WHS. Other candidates were Angela Boughton, Caitlin Mack, Megan Togel, Allison Reihe and Allison Kinney ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Middle school hosts meeting on teen drug use9:54 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 27, 2009
    To those parents who attended a drug awareness prevention workshop at Watertown Middle School on Friday, Skittles has taken on a whole new meaning ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Senior event set for Tuesday9:54 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 27, 2009
    Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:54 AM CDT The Codington County Extension Office along with the Watertown Park and Rec will present a free afternoon for seniors, entitled Senior Issues, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Codington County Extension Complex from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ... For more information, contact the Codington County Extension Office at 882-6300 or Jeremy Herrboldt at Watertown Park and Rec at 882-6260 ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/26/2009, 12:52am Arrow runners close out 2009 season  Oct 27, 2009
    Watertowns Jordan Hanson (795) and Megan Hurlbert (797) are part of a pack of runners in the Class AA girls race Saturday during the state high school cross country meet at the Elks Golf Course in Rapid City ... Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:52 AM CDT RAPIDCITY - Watertown High Schools boys accomplished their goal of a top 10 finish and the short-handed Arrow girls nearly reached theirs Saturday in the state high school cross country meet ... They didnt have a great race,... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Public Opinion e-paper free through weekend  Oct 25, 2009
    In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    H1N1 Update9:29 pm | (No comments posted.)  Oct 24, 2009
    Adding that until circumstances change within the Watertown community, PLHS is not restricting visitors to the hospital ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    S.D. football playoff pairings announced  Oct 24, 2009
    No. 13 Watertown at No. 4 Sioux Falls O'Gorman ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Arrows open playoffs at O'Gorman  Oct 24, 2009
    Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 10:31 AM CDT Watertown will travel to Sioux Falls Tuesday to play O'Gorman in the opening round of the S.D. High School football playoffs ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Checkpoint to be set up10:09 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 23, 2009
    Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:09 AM CDT The Watertown Police Department in conjunction with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and Codington County Sheriffs Office, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Watertown ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Design phase for substation OKd10:09 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 23, 2009
    Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:09 AM CDT The Watertown Finance Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved authorizing the Fire Department to proceed with mechanical and electrical engineering design for the estimated 4 ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Gaming board wont touch allegations10:09 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 23, 2009
    Dakota Magic Casino, located in Hankinson, N.D., is owned by the enterprise, which also owns Dakota Sioux Casino and Hotel in Watertown and Dakota Connection Casino in Sisseton ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Writ filed against Shooters bar  Oct 22, 2009
    In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... The Watchman wrote on Oct 21, 2009 2:55 PM:" For those in support of Shooters, would you put a bar next to a church or a school? The Goss right now is a community gem, something that brings some culture and class to a community that was in need of such a facility. Does the city really need another bar (and therefore yet another casino) right across the street? I don't think so. Sorry, growth in the bar business is not growth for... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Park and Rec brings back roller skating9:55 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 22, 2009
    Those are some of the features of a roller skating rink - something the city of Watertown no longer has. Terry Kelly, recreation superintendent, and his staff at the Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are determined to change that ... Watertown has been home to several skating rinks, most noteable among them the Spider Web. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Plane donation questioned9:55 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 22, 2009
    Deb Peters, R-Hartford, asked the state Transportation Secretary for an explanation Tuesday about the donation of a state airplane to Lake Area Technical Institute, which is operated by the Watertown School District. My understanding is, this week we delivered the plane to Watertown, and we brought our pilot back, Darin Bergquist told members of the Legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/20/2009, 12:23am Arrows aim to move up  Oct 21, 2009
    Watertown runners, from left, BrandonOlson, Kenny Mayer and Brennan Foust are among the Arrows slated to compete Saturday in the State Cross Country Meet at Rapid City ... Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:23 AM CDT Coach Vic Godfrey believes the opportunity is there for Watertown High Schools boys and girls cross country teams to each improve upon last years finish Saturday when they compete in the 2009 State Cross Country Meet at Rapid City ... Watertowns girls were fourth... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Wilkins new chairman of Public Safety Committee9:25 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 21, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:25 AM CDT The Watertown Public Safety Committee on Monday unanimously approved appointing Russ Wilkins as chairperson ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Council tables action on liquor license transfer9:25 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 21, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:25 AM CDT The Watertown City Council on Monday unanimously tabled transfering an inactive county retail on-sale liquor license from Palan Inc. in the Endres Investment Addition to Tango Bravo Charlie Inc. until Dec. 7 because of pending litigation ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/20/2009, 12:23am Estelline, Grant-Deuel still No. 2  Oct 21, 2009
    Watertown moved up a spot in Class AA and Arlington is still No. 1 in Class B this week in the South Dakota Sportswriters Associations high school volleyball poll ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/18/2009, 11:39pm Arrows rall past Govs  Oct 20, 2009
    Watertowns Kali Vilhauer, left, digs the ball as teammate Christine Hickel looks on during their Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball match against Pierre on Saturday in the Civic Arena ... Published: Sunday, October 18, 2009 11:39 PM CDT Watertown bounced back from a tough loss to top-ranked Aberdeen Central on Thursday with an easy 3-0 Eastern South Dakota Conference victory over Pierre on Saturday in the Civic Arena ... Pierre had the win over Brookings on Monday and beat Brandon... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/17/2009, 12:34am Arrows earn first home win  Oct 17, 2009
    Watertowns Levi Winkels, left, makes the tackle on Brookings Ryan Schaefer on a kick return during their Eastern South Dakota Conference football game Friday night at Watertown Stadium. Watertown recorded a 16-13 victory over Brookings ... Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:34 AM CDT Watertown High Schools football team usually doesnt have to wait until October to notch its first home victory of the season, so it shouldnt have been a surprise that Fridays outcome went... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Vets tour for green energy8:44 pm | (No comments posted.)  Oct 17, 2009
    The veteran was one of several who stopped by Watertown on Thursday to tout the benefits of clean energy ... asked Watertown resident Dick Zwieg ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Disaster relief, flood control money coming8:45 pm | (No comments posted.)  Oct 17, 2009
    Included in the bill is 359,000 for Watertown flood control. Funding will support completion of an evaluation and identification of a preferred alternative to reduce the flood threat to Watertown ... Also, Watertown will receive 90,800 from the Department of Energys Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Flu immunization scheduled for Oct. 288:45 pm | (No comments posted.)  Oct 17, 2009
    The Watertown clinic will provide seasonal flu vaccine to infants and children 6 months through age 18 ... Watertown is one of 30 sites organized by the state to quickly get medications to a large population in the event of a large infectious disease outbreak or other public health emergency, including bioterrorism and pandemic influenza ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Local youth football program gains steam9:33 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 16, 2009
    Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:33 AM CDT The curtain will fall Friday night on the second season of the Watertown Boys Club tackle football program ... Regular season play ended Tuesday, but the season finale - an appearance at half-time of the Watertown-Brookings football game - is scheduled for Friday night ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Vets global warming tour stops in Watertown9:47 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 15, 2009
    Vets global warming tour stops in Watertown. Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:47 AM CDT Watertown will be a stop as part of Operation Free, a 21-state bus tour involving veterans talking about the national security threat created by global warming ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Commissioners OK voting booth purchase9:47 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 15, 2009
    She said the new booths will be placed in the rural polling stations around the county and those existing booths will be moved to the countys main polling station at the Extension Complex in Watertown ... Maloney said the new machine carries a list price of 8,555, but she received a quote from Office Systems, Inc., of Watertown, for a price of 3,236 after government and business discounts were applied ... Representatives of the Hy-Vee Food Store in Watertown asked the board to approve having... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    State Science and Technology board member succumbs to cancer  Oct 15, 2009
    Bozied was president of Stan Houston Equipment Company; past president of B&B Concrete of Brookings and Flandreau and past president of Consolidated Ready Mix of Aberdeen, Sisseton, Redfield, Webster and Watertown. He was a member of the Board of Economic Development of the South Dakota Governors Office of Economic Development; chairman of the South Dakota State Cement Plant Commission; chairman of the Municipal Facilities Authority. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    10/14/2009, 12:40am Watertown overcomes slow start against Washington  Oct 15, 2009
    Watertown overcomes slow start against Washington ... Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:40 AM CDT SIOUXFALLS - Watertown overcame a slow start to earn a 3-2 non-conference volleyball win over Sioux Falls Washington on Tuesday ... With the win, Watertown improved to 12-4 overall. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Sump pump decision9:47 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 15, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:47 AM CDT The Watertown Public Works Committee on Tuesday affirmed it should enforce the ordinance on sump pumps ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/14/2009, 12:40am Arrow dance, cheer squads each win titles  Oct 15, 2009
    Watertown High Schools competitive cheer squad won the grand championship in its respective division Tuesday during the Watertown Invitational in the Civic Arena ... Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:40 AM CDT Performing in front of the home crowd worked out really well for Watertown High Schools competitive cheer and dance squads ... The Arrows swept grand champion honors in their respective divisions Tuesday night during the Watertown Invitational in the Civic Arena - the first... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Students show an increase in assets9:42 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 14, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:42 AM CDT Assistant Superintendent Steve Moore presented information regarding the Search Survey Data Review to the Watertown School Board on Monday ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Naomi C. Mittelsteadt  Oct 14, 2009
    She taught school in a South Dakota rural one-room school system, and later in the Lutheran Christian schools at Ottertail, Watertown and Janesville, Minn. After her marriage to Harvey A. Mittelsteadt in 1950, she and her husband resided in Waseca, Minn. (Freeman Courier, SD)

    Flu hitting some South Dakota schools hard (3633)  Oct 14, 2009
    Great Plains Lutheran High School in Watertown decided to cancel classes Wednesday. Principal Bert Falak says more than 25 percent of the school's 117 students have been sick this week. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    10/13/2009, 9:43am Growing concern  Oct 14, 2009
    Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown is in the midst of a major building program and others are planned for Northern State University and S.D. State University ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/13/2009, 12:21am Redmen, Wildcats still rated  Oct 14, 2009
    Watertown (Class AA), Milbank (Class A)and Deuel (Class A) each held their positions this week. Watertown (11-4)and Milbank (14-2) are each fourth in their respective divisions ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/13/2009, 12:21am Cheer, dance squads to host home meet  Oct 14, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:21 AM CDT Watertown High Schools competitive cheer and dance squads will make their first and only home appearances of the season tonight (Tuesday) in the Civic Arena. The Arrows host the Watertown Invitational, which is slated to start at 5:30 p.m. ... Meet Schedule (Order of Performance) - (L=large squad, S=small squad) Sioux Valley cheer (L), Yankton dance kick (L), Dell Rapids cheer (S), BrandonValley dance kick (L), St. Thomas More cheer (S),... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Tyler Janzen  Oct 14, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:45 AM CDT Tyler Alan Janzen, 24, Watertown, died as a result of brain cancer Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at his residence. A celebration of life will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer at Watertown with the Rev. Tom Christenson officiating ... Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Watertown. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Area natives are royalty candidates9:42 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 14, 2009
    Carter is the daughter of Roger and Shirley Carter, Watertown, S.D. ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Lake Region Marching Band Festival results9:57 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 13, 2009
    The Watertown Middle School received the Best in Class Trophy for middle school bands ... Bands taking part in this years festival were: Waubay School, Watertown Middle School, Milbank Middle School, Roncalli High School, Willow Lake High School, Langford High School, Leola High School, Castlewood High School, Clark High School, Deubrook High School, Webster High School, Milbank High School, Selby Area High School and Sioux Valley High School ... In no way do they represent the view of... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/12/2009, 12:42am GPL rolls to homecoming win  Oct 13, 2009
    Great Plains Lutherans Zachary Feil (58) breaks away from Tiospa Zinas Sid Wanna and a host of other Wambdi defenders during their Eastern Coteau Conference high school football game Saturday afternoon at Watertown Stadium ... Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:42 AM CDT A quick start helped power Great Plains Lutheran to a 46-6 Eastern Coteau Conference football win over Tiospa Zina on Saturday at Watertown Stadium ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/12/2009, 12:42am Arrow girls place third, win sportsmanship award  Oct 13, 2009
    Watertown High Schools varsity girls tennis team placed third and also won the team Sportsmanship Award over the weekend at the 2009 State Girls Tennis Tournament in Sioux Falls ... The third-place finish is the highest ever for Watertown ... Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:42 AM CDT SIOUXFALLS - Watertown High Schools varsity girls tennis team wrapped up its season with a strong showing Saturday in the final day of the 2009 State Girls Tennis Tournament at Sioux Falls. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    10/12/2009, 12:42am Mayer, Hanson pace Arrow runners  Oct 13, 2009
    Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:42 AM CDT YANKTON - Fifth-place individual finishes by senior Kenny Mayer and sophomore Jordan Hanson highlighted the performance of Watertown High Schools cross country teams Saturday in the Eastern South Dakota Conference meet ... We had some who ran very well and some who ran average, said Watertown head coach Vic Godfrey ... Brandon Valley finished third at 86, followed by Watertown at 98. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Area Digest8:17 pm | (No comments posted.)  Oct 10, 2009
    Due to the severe frost, Mayor Gary Williams has announced free disposal of yard waste, branches and garden vegetation at the Watertown Regional Landfill beginning today ... In no way do they represent the view of WatertownPublicOpinion ... 2009 Watertown Public Opinion. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

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