Monthly Archives: February 2000

Exchange vows JoAnn Christenson, and J.R. "Russ" McChesney were married Nov. 20, 1999 at Messiah New Hope Church with the Rev. Charles Cimpl officiating. Honor attendants were Julie DeGreeff and Earl Budde. Flower girls were Rachel DeGreeff and Desiree Muth. The couple will reside in Sioux Falls. The bride, a … Read Article →

Arts for kids � playful Sundays set at arts center The University of South Dakota Art Education Department and the Vermillion Area Arts Council are coordinating a pilot program of arts experiences for youth on Sunday afternoons March 12 and 19. All classes are held from 3 to 5 p.m. … Read Article →

Gann enlists in Air Force Brandon T. Gann, of Vermillion, son of Tom and Elisa Roel, recently enlisted in the Air Force's delayed enlistment program. Gann will graduate in 2000 from Vermillion High School. He is scheduled to attend Air Force Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, … Read Article →

La Luna Baroque Ensemble performs at museum Feb. 27 La Luna Baroque Ensemble will present "The Corrupted Garden: German Composers Under the Influence of Italy," in the Arne B. Larson Concert Hall at the Shrine to Music Museum on the USD campus, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27, at 2:30 p.m. The … Read Article →

Music colloquium scheduled March 3 The Department of History of The University of South Dakota, with support from the University Honors Program, presents the Second Spring Colloquium in the history of Music. The colloquium will take place in Farber Hall in Old Main in USD's campus on Friday, March 3, … Read Article →

Engaged Jessica Pravecek and Matt Meyers wish to announce their engagement. Jessica is the daughter of Wess Pravecek of Vermillion and Bob and Darla Pravecek of Spearfish. She is a 1995 graduate of Vermillion High School and a 1999 graduate of South Dakota State University with a BS in psychology. … Read Article →

Spring in their steps Spring hasn't officially arrived in Vermillion yet, but it would be hard to deny that fact Tuesday. Spring hasn't officially arrived in Vermillion yet, but it would be hard to deny that fact Tuesday. Temperatures hovered in the 60-degree range for much of the afternoon, prompting … Read Article →

Around the Town By Emma Drissen As we approach another month, we see more and more activities filling our calendar. We hope you will mark some of the events that will be here before we know it! The Chamber's annual banquet will be Thursday, April 6, in the Rushmore Rooms … Read Article →

Pulpit Reflections By Father Donald Imming Over in St. Agnes' gym there are a number of posters on the wall. One of them says: "We're all in the same boat. Let's row together!" Every January many Churches in the U.S. observe what is called The Week of Prayer for Christian … Read Article →

Vermillion Can Do! project calls for help by M. Jill Karolevitz Vermillion Can Do! is well on its way to forming discussion groups as it continues the process of idea exchange to ultimately help the community establish a cultural identity for itself. Vermillion Can Do! is a planning process funded … Read Article →