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Friday, 6.12.15 ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net views VIEWS PAGE: [email protected] PAGE 4A PRESS&DAKOTAN The Press Dakotan THE DAKOTAS’ OLDEST NEWSPAPER | FOUndED 1861 Yankton Media, Inc., 319 Walnut St., Yankton, SD 57078 CONTACT US We Say PHONE: (605) 665-7811 (800) 743-2968 NEWS FAX: Hall Of Famer (605) 665-1721 THUMBS UP to retired Yankton banker Denny ADVERTISING FAX: Everson for his selection to the South Dakota Hall of (605) 665-0288 Fame. The nine inductees for 2015 will be recognized WEBSITE: at the Sept. 12 banquet at Cedar Shores resort at Chamberlain. Everson was selected in the Agricul- www.yankton.net ture category, notably for his key role in founding ––––– the South Dakota Agriculture and Rural Leadership SUBSCRIPTIONS/ (SDARL) organization. The training program, launched in 2000, offers CIRCULATION seminars and travel to participants during a two-year cycle. Around Extension 104 250 new leaders have graduated from the program. Everson is also CLASSIFIED ADS recognized for his work with innovative agriculture financing and for Extension 108 testifying on agricultural issues before congressional committees. [email protected] Everson told the Press & Dakotan he looks for the SDARL to make last- NEWS DEPT. ing contributions. “SDARL is my legacy to the state of South Dakota. Extension 114 It’s one of the greatest experiences of my life,” he said. [email protected] SPORTS DEPT. Extension 106 The Right Call [email protected] THUMBS UP to the decision by the Rockin’ Ribfest ADVERTISING DEPT. Hello, Yankton; committee to suspend and ultimately cancel the Extension 122 remainder of the festival last Saturday. The event at [email protected] Memorial Park had a big crowd on hand and was just BUSINESS OFFICE getting ready for its 6 p.m. performance by Go Figure Extension 119 when the skies turned dark and lightning flashed in [email protected] the west. With the radar looking ominous and weath- Meet Yankton NEW MEDIA: er warnings popping up around the area, the decision was to suspend Extension 136 Ribfest until 9 p.m., when the headline act, Hairball, would take the BY KELLY HERTZ is a hauntingly elegant place, a ghost from a stage. With that the stage was shut down and many people either left [email protected] [email protected] lost, dark era in the history of mental health COMPOSING DEPT. the park or took shelter in the area. Unfortunately, the weather out- care — oddly grand and sadly neglected. But Extension 129 look did not improve, and the officials wisely decided not to cancel The World Archery Youth Championships it’s now being revived, plucked from oblivion [email protected] the rest of Ribfest rather than risk life or limb. In hindsight, not much (WAYC) currently in town are providing an to become the cultural center and museum happened in Yankton, so the show could have gone on — knowing that its magnificent architecture demands it to what is known now. But the call at the time was the right one. extra, unforeseen but, when you think about * * * it, not really surprising benefit. be. And yet, few people realized such a place The tournament has not only brought the existed in their midst, and some people still MANAGERS world to Yankton, which is a wonder- don’t appreciate what kind of a build- Gary L. Wood Losses ful thing for this community, but it ing this could be. If you get a chance Publisher Wow, Thursday was a tough day for losing some well- has also introduced some people in to see it, do so and prepared to be know people, so a THUMBS DOWN sadly goes out to Yankton to parts of this town they shocked by the fact that such a place Michele Schievelbein the passings of: long-time actor Christopher Lee, 93, Advertising Director probably didn’t even know existed. was always here and was nearly known now for his work in the “Star Wars” and “Lord There was a great local crowd demolished. Tonya Schild of the Rings” franchises, but a man who put Brit- at the WAYC opening ceremonies There are other facets of Yankton Business Manager ish horror films on the map in the 1950s at Hammer Sunday on Easton Field behind the that would surprise some of the studios; jazz legend Ornette Coleman, 85, a visionary National Field Archery Association people who live here. Tera Schmidt artist who pioneered the “free jazz” movement who ranks with some Classified Manager headquarters on E. Highway 50. And If you’ve never been to Bishop of jazz’s all-time greats; British actor Ron Moody, 91, who played for some locals — a few of whom may Marty Chapel — especially for Ves- Kelly Hertz Fagin in the 1968 film “Oliver!” and had a long and distinguished film have even been at Sunday’s ceremo- Kelly pers — you have no idea about its Editor and TV career; and yes, even Dusty Rhodes, 69, the flamboyant and ny — almost none of that previous reverential aura and beauty. charismatic professional wrestler (whose real name was Virgil Run- James D. Cimburek sentence made any connection until If you’ve never been inside the nels) who was still kicking and head-butting when the sports reached HERTZ Sports Editor they reached the “Highway 50” part. Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home, you its greatest fame in the 1990s. All these souls will be missed, and will For these people, the archery are depriving yourself of a wonderful Beth Rye make for a somber weekend for many fans. Digital Media Director center has been little more than “that build- insight into Yankton’s stately past. ing” behind the old Mexican restaurant on the If you’ve never been to the top deck of Kathy Larson ONLINE OPINION east end of town where people apparently en- Meridian Bridge, you’re missing out on one of Composing Manager gage in archery or some such activity. Despite the greatest views of the Missouri River you The results of the most recent Internet poll on the Press & Dakotan’s Web site are all that’s gone on there the last few years and will ever find. Sarah Lynde as follows: Circulation District Manager despite the considerable coverage provided Many people here don’t even know that LATEST RESULTS: by the local media, the place has been a void the Missouri River is actually the Missouri Would you support doing away with the Environmental Protection Agency for them. They were probably aware of its ex- National Recreation River, a national park at (EPA)? istence, but little more than that — and they’d our doorstep. No .............................................................................................................................55% certainly never gotten a look at the place. If you’ve never been to the Lewis and Clark * * * Ye s ............................................................................................................................37% What they discovered this week is a ter- Welcome Center above Gavins Point Dam, you DAILY STAFF Not sure ....................................................................................................................8% TOTAL VOTES CAST ...............................................................................................307 rific, sprawling, world-class (literally) archery are not getting a true appreciation of how im- Reilly Biel complex that can host a global championship. portant and impressive that earthen structure Cassandra Brockmoller The Press & Dakotan Internet poll is not a scientific survey and reflects the opinions Brandi Bue only of those who choose to participate. The results should not be construed as an ac- And we have access to it 52 weeks a year. really is. Rob Buckingham curate representation or scientific measurement of public opinion. (The complex has become even better with If you’ve never been to the Lewis and Clark Caryn Chappelear ——— the addition of First Dakota Field, which I saw Recreation Area, or the Corps campgrounds, Randy Dockendorf CURRENT QUESTION: for the first time Sunday. It’s a great addition you won’t see what other people see that Jeannine Economy makes them want to come here each summer ... How far do you plan to travel on your summer vacation? to the facility, creating one of those “This is in Rachel Frederick Yankton?” moments when you see it.) And there’s a lot more — some of which Jeremy Hoeck To cast your vote in the PRESS & DAKOTAN’S Internet poll, log on to our website Nicole Myers at www.yankton.net. There are some marvelous things in Yank- I’m probably not even aware of myself. Robert Nielsen ton that not even some Yankton people know There’s a tendency in the Midwest to sell Diana Smallwood IN HISTORY about or appreciate. ourselves short, to see ourselves as anything David Stephenson The Mead building is another case in other than an attractive destination with Cathy Sudbeck By The Associated Press in a criminal trial, but was eventually held point — in fact, it’s could serve as the poster something to offer the world. JoAnn Wiebelhaus Today is Friday, June 12, the 163rd liable in a civil action.) Boeing’s new 777 Perhaps in Yankton, at least, we’re just too Brenda Willcuts day of 2015. There are 202 days left in jetliner went on its first test flight. child for things people in Yankton might never Alissa Woockman the year. Ten years ago: Vice President Dick dream to put on a poster about Yankton be- close to see it sometimes. Today’s Highlight in History: On Cheney, reacting to a growing chorus of cause they aren’t aware of what it really is. This week, the world is seeing what Yank- June 12, 1965, the British government calls to close the U.S. prison at Guanta- Mead was for decades part of the Human ton has to offer — and maybe, that will help * * * announced that The Beatles would each namo Bay, told Fox News Channel there be made an MBE (Member of the Order were no plans to do so.