DENR will conduct drinking water study The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is conducting a statewide monitoring study of public drinking water systems to prepare for an upcoming federal rule scheduled to go into effect in December 2003. The DENR study is being conducted in response … Read Article
Lewis and Clark Festival designed to increase awareness by David Lias Vermillion�s first annual Spirit of Lewis & Clark Festival, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 25 at the W. H. Over Museum, is described by those who have helped organize the event as an indicator of better things to come. �The … Read Article
Fire destroys shed, hay, semi-tractors by M. Jill Sundstrom A Sunday evening fire destroyed a hay shed and its contents six miles southeast of Gayville. About 40 fire fighters from both Gayville and Vermillion responded to the call that came in at about 6:30 p.m. from a passing motorist. �We … Read Article
Local agencies request funds from city council by David Lias Several local agencies made funding requests to the Vermillion City Council Monday. The agencies and their requests are: ? The Vermillion Area Arts Festival, $5,000 (no change from 1999). ? The Senior Citizen Center, $1,600 (no change from 1999). ? … Read Article
Vermillion Light & Power celebrates Nineteen ninety-nine marks the 85th year of the Vermillion Light and Power department. The citizens of Vermillion purchased the distribution system in 1914. Throughout the 85 years, Vermillion Light & Power has provided dependable electricity at stable rates to the residents and businesses of the … Read Article
Wed June 12 Janice Berndt and Harold R. Hokenstad were married June 12 at Danzig Baptist Church, Avon, with Pastor Harry Johnson officiating. Parents of the couple are Norman and Eunice Berndt, Avon and Garvin and Kay Stailey, Mesa, AZ and Hal Hokenstad and Susan Walker, Dunwoody, GA. Matron of … Read Article
Cold cash, warm hearts Both needed to help orphans by David Lias The irony of the situation is impossible to ignore. Approximately two weeks ago, a group of concerned Vermillion area men and women met at Ed and Diane Nesselhauf�s home to map out ways to help an orphanage in … Read Article
Exchange vows Molly Jo Pitts and Lt. Christopher Cain May were married May 29 at Canterbury Episcopal Church on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, AL. The Reverend Kenneth Fields performed the candlelight, double-ring ceremony. The honor attendants were Missy Strickland and Jeff May. Chip Pitts was the usher. … Read Article
St. Jude Bike Ride is Sept. 19 Vermillion will host the Bike Ride for St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 19. Coordinator Mary Geffre Johnson encourages Vermillion residents to join the event which starts at Jolley School with registration at 12:30 p.m. The ride to Burbank will begin … Read Article
Heed the call of the hills; see new country close to home by Bill Willroth Sr. It�s Saturday morning � nice day for a change � and you and your family haven�t a thing planned. It�s still three weeks away from regular vacation time � or maybe you�ve just returned … Read Article
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