Monthly Archives: September 2002

Lewis and Clark Chapter will hear 'River Rat' Oct. 6 Jim Peterson of Vermillion will present a slide-lecture entittled "A Glimpse of the 'Wild' Missouri" at the Sioux City Public Library for the fall meeting of the regional Lewis and Clark chapter Sunday, Oct. 6. Guests are welcome for the … Read Article →

Reedy, Nesselhuf receive Friend of Ethanol award Sen. Joe Reedy and Rep. B.J. Nesselhuf both received the Friend of Ethanol award. The South Dakota Corn Growers Association and the American Coalition have presented the award the last two years for ethanol. Both Reedy and Nesselhuf received the award both years … Read Article →

Check It Out by Anne Marshall VLP Showcased Book of the Week What is it like to be a dairy cow? You probably chew your cud from dawn to dusk, swish your long tail from side to side while resting in the shade of a tree, and enter the milking … Read Article →

Extension Review by Virginia Delvaux Clay County Extension educator When we talk of teaching children about character we must remember it is a journey. It does not happen overnight. Instead it takes years of guidance, practice and patience to develop the six pillars of character in young children. Parents and … Read Article →

Annual Chili Blues features The Jazz Portraits Chili Blues, an annual Dakota Days tradition, combines the celebration of homecoming with a legendary chili competition and good music for the entire family. The festivities begin after the game on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Street Arts Center, 202 … Read Article →

Vermillion Light & Power will celebrate Public Power Week Oct. 6-12 Vermillion Light and Power is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 6-12, along with more than 2,000 other electric utilities whose communities provide their citizens electricity services on a not-for-profit basis. "Public Power Week recognizes the economic, social, and environmental … Read Article →

What's Happening Sept. 27 Dedication of the Alan G. Bates Harmonica Collection and Mini-Symposium, "Celebrating the Harmonica," at the National Music Museum and Center for Study of the History of Musical Instruments, USD, 414 E. Clark Street, including a brown bag lunch program, "Harmonica Classics," Douglas Tate, England, President of … Read Article →

Breast Cancer Awareness Month good time to schedule mammogram The annual October observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good time for women to schedule a mammogram, says a state health official. "It's so important for women to have regular mammograms and pap tests because they find breast and … Read Article →

At Your Disposal by the Vermillion Solid Waste Department Free Disposal of Old Tires � Waste Tires � Junk Tires If you have waste tires, the Vermillion Landfill will take them free of charge until Oct. 5. The state of South Dakota is providing one more "Waste Tire Clean Up" … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice by April Borders As we move into the harvest season � we need to STOP and take some time to PREPARE. After dealing with drought stressed crops all summer, we need to take some extra time to ensure a better harvest of these crops. Because the ears … Read Article →