Monthly Archives: November 2000

Firearms Training Simulator helps officers react, interact by M. Jill Karolevitz Practice, practice, practice ? it�s a mantra repeated by athletes, musicians and even police officers. But how do law enforcement officials go over and over scenarios involving the possible use of deadly force? Members of the police community in … Read Article →

Learn to stretch family food dollars During the holidays, it is important to use consumer savvy to stretch your family dollars. The Clay County Cooperative Extension Service will present an educational workshop on items you can prepare in your holiday kitchen. Plan now to attend so you can learn ways … Read Article →

Exchange vows Jeremy Michael Johnson and Natilie Page Seckinger were married Aug. 5 at Mountain Lake Wedding Chapel in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Parents of the couple are Mike and Lisa Johnson, Vermillion, and Sharron Seckinger of Rome, GA, and David Seckinger of Augusta, GA. The groom is a 1997 … Read Article →

Pulpit Reflections By Dave Tims "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 N.V) As much as we … Read Article →

United Way Spotlight An agency which receives funding from United Way of Vermillion will be featured in this spotlight each week. The United Way of Vermillion Board of Directors wants the people of Vermillion to know more about the agencies that receive United Way funding and the services which they … Read Article →

Mayer to perform voice recital Dec. 2 University of South Dakota graduate student Jeanie Mayer of Vermillion will perform at the Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD's campus on Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Accompanying Mayer will be Cheryl Hegena and … Read Article →

Clubs Jolly Juniorettes 4-H Club The Jolly Juniorettes 4-H Club met at the Vermillion Food Pantry on Nov. 14 to tour and learn more about the food pantry. We also donated food as a community service project. After the tour we met at the 4-H Center for our regular meeting. … Read Article →

Will celebrate 90th birthday Sarah Brown of Vermillion will celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 3 with an open house from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. The event will be hosted by her daughters and son-in-law, Mary Jayne Merrigan and Patricia and Pete Berglund. Friends and … Read Article →

Larry Pressler shares views of 2000 election controversy Former South Dakota Sen. Larry Pressler presented a speech titled, "The 2000 Elections: What Now?" Monday evening in Farber Hall of Old Main on The University of South Dakota campus. Pressler's speech focused on where the country goes from here with regards … Read Article →

Vermillion students conducting food drive Students Enhancing Resources for Vermillion Enrichment (SERVE), a community service organization, and HEROES are sponsoring a food drive for their community service projects in November. The collection of non-perishable food items began Nov. 16 and will end Dec. 7 in designated drop boxes at various … Read Article →