Monthly Archives: April 2002

Clay-Union Electric holds 66th annual meeting The Clay-Union Electric Cooperative held its 2002 annual meeting on March 26 at Wakonda High School. The meeting was attended by nearly 400 people, including 149 voting members, all of whom enjoyed a meal served by members of the Knights of Columbus of Wakonda … Read Article →

Lewis and Clark program scheduled Sunday The regional Lewis and Clark chapter will hear Tom Gasque's program titled, "Naming the Land: Lewis and Clark's 1804 Place Names," at its spring meeting Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at the W.H. Over Museum in Vermillion. Visitors and new members are welcome. … Read Article →

April Occupational Therapy Month April is Occupational Therapy month. The Sioux Valley Vermillion Occupational Therapy Department would like to take this opportunity to promote the profession of occupational therapy as well as discuss the specific services provided in our community. This week's article will explain what occupational therapy is, who … Read Article →

Acclaimed soloist to play Shrine's Stradivari The acclaimed violin soloist Eugene Fodor, the first American to win the Tchaikovsky competition in Moscow, will perform Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, plus works by Massenet, Paganini, and Vitali, on "The Harrison" violin by Antonio Stradivari from the collections of America's Shrine to Music … Read Article →

Radigan will speak at Literary Luncheon Suzanne Radigan, a Vermillion native, will be the guest speaker when the Friends of the Vermillion Public Library host the 13th annual Literary Luncheon in the community room of the library on Wednesday, April 17. Professor Radigan, a member of The University of South … Read Article →

Friends of public broadcasting thank Vermillion volunteers The Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting thank all who helped make Festival 2002 on South Dakota Public Television a success. More than a hundred volunteers donated their time on cameras, taking phone calls, providing refreshments and providing a temporary home at the … Read Article →

United Way applications available United Way of Vermillion is requesting that all agencies that wish to apply for funding for the year 2003 contact Executive Director Barbara Campbell at P.O. Box 216, Vermillion, SD 57069, to obtain the funding application packet. Applications will be mailed to those agencies receiving funding … Read Article →

Jaycees recognize Vermillion's outstanding young The Vermillion Jaycees honored several local residents at their annual Outstanding Young awards night and reception held on Thursday, March 14 in the William Radigan Emergency Services Building. Mayor Roger Kozak addressed the group on the topic of civic leadership and involvement in the community. … Read Article →

Spring band concert is April 7 The University of South Dakota Symphonic Band will present a concert Sunday afternoon, April 7 at 3 p.m. in Slagle Auditorium. Highlighting the program will be performances of Inchon composed by Robert W. Smith and Yiddish Dances by Adam Gorb. Other program selections include … Read Article →

The Garden Corner by Sharon Allen Another New Gardener! My second grandchild appeared on the scene March 7. Caden weighed in at a hefty 9 pounds 13 ounces. Both he and his four month old cousin, Addison, are thriving. It is great fun watching them grow. I can hardly wait … Read Article →