Monthly Archives: July 2000

Avera Sacred Heart sponsors Asthma Camp Four children received scholarships through Avera Sacred Heart Hospital to attend Asthma Camp at East Lake Okoboji, IA, in June, with funding provided by the Wellmark Foundation. Asthma Camp participants included Austin Hysell and Danielle Logue, both of Yankton; Adam Jerke, Tripp; and Brody … Read Article →

Miller receives Portraits of Character recognition The Rev. Steve Miller was presented with a Portraits of Character award July 19 at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Vermillion, where he serves as pastor. Sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services, the Portraits of Character program offers an opportunity to recognize … Read Article →

Vermillion merchants report counterfeit $5 and $10 bills by M. Jill Karolevitz Vermillion merchants have reported to the Vermillion Police Department that counterfeit $5 and $10 bills have been used by customers to purchase goods. The first report was April 9, when a $10 counterfeit was used at a local … Read Article →

Smooth travel ahead A flagger slows down traffic as it begins to encounter construction equipment on Highway 50 east of Vermillion Tuesday afternoon. A flagger slows down traffic as it begins to encounter construction equipment on Highway 50 east of Vermillion Tuesday afternoon. Workers are performing cold milling and asphalt … Read Article →

Two-vehicle accident A Vermillion police officer inspects two vehicles that received considerable front end damage in a collision that occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Plum and Cherry streets. A Vermillion police officer inspects two vehicles that received considerable front end damage in a collision that … Read Article →

Johnson will speak at groundbreaking event Sen. Tim Johnson will speak at the Newcastle/Vermillion Bridge groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at the Vermillion National Guard Armory. The new bridge will connect South Dakota and Nebraska in the vicinity of Vermillion and Newcastle, NE. Johnson said the … Read Article →

USD student works as Senate intern Jordan Lembke, a student at The University of South Dakota and resident of Vermillion, is working as an intern in U.S. Senator Tim Johnson's Sioux Falls office this summer. Lembke graduated from DeSmet High School in 1997. Lembke plans to graduate from The University … Read Article →

Historical Society awards local preservation grant The South Dakota State Historical Society has announced the awarding of 12 grants totaling nearly $50,000 to local historic preservation groups across the state. Clay County/Vermillion has been awarded a $5,500 CLG grant for the first phase of a survey and presentation plan. The … Read Article →

Bid totals reviewed for fire hall by David Lias Ten bids were received at Vermillion City Hall for the construction of the new fire hall and ambulance facility. Companies offering bids, and the bid totals, not including alternate deductions, are: * Christensen Construction, Pender, NE, $1,287,000. * Halman Construction, Sioux … Read Article →