Monthly Archives: November 2001

Four awarded rank of of Eagle Scout Nov. 18 The Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on Nov. 18 at the United Church of Christ in Vermillion. Four scouts from Vermillion Troop 66, Sioux Council of the Boy Scouts of America were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. They … Read Article →

Symposium will celebrate USD's Lawrence brothers Two of The University of South Dakota's most illustrious graduats were brothers Ernest and John Lawrence from Canton. They left the campus in the 1920s and went on to earn international reputations in the field of science. One became a Nobel Prize winner in … Read Article →

Vermillion youth will perform with Yankton choir The Yankton Children's Choir (YCC) will "Let the Earth Resound" during its Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m., in the Yankton Summit Center Theatre, 1801 Summit Street. Ben Rogge, who attends Vermillion Public Schools, is a member of the concert choir. … Read Article →

Klein chosen 2002 Writer-in-Residence Dr. Dennis Klein, professor of modern languages at The University of South Dakota, has been chosen as the 2002 Writer-in-Residence by the Julia and David White Artists' Colony in Costa Rica. The Writer-in-Residence award is usually awarded to a "creative" writer (i.e., novelist or poet), but … Read Article →

Clay County 4-H recognition event held 4-H friends, members and leaders were recognized at the annual Clay County 4-H Recognition Event on Sunday, Nov. 18 at the 4-H Center in Vermillion. The Clay County 4-H Leaders Association recognized two individuals and two businesses for their support and cooperation to the … Read Article →

City sets sights on I-29 lighting by David Lias The completion of the Newcastle/Vermillion bridge doesn't mark the end of the city's efforts to improve the highway system in the region. Now that the bridge has finally solved a transportation problem that has plagued the city for decades, Vermillion community … Read Article →

Library will host scholastic book sale A scholastic book sale comes to the Vermillion Public Library Dec. 6-9 with a great selection of books and educational materials for readers of all ages from more than 150 publishers. The sale features traditional children's favorites and new works by popular authors and … Read Article →

Clearing the streets Fred Savoie and other employees of the Vermillion Street Department were up bright and early Monday morning clearing city boulevards of approximately two inches of snow that fell the night before. Fred Savoie and other employees of the Vermillion Street Department were up bright and early Monday … Read Article →