Monthly Archives: January 2004

Chamber Chat By Vermillion Area Chamber/Development Company Upcoming events VCDC 2004 Annual Banquet, Friday, Feb. 6 at the Eagle's Lodge 114 West Main Street.�Featured speaker is Jerry Wheeler, executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association. He will be speaking on "Legislative Issues & Retail Trends". Public Downtown Streetscape Plan … Read Article →

Clubs Ladies auxiliary hears post reports The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Clay Post #3061 was held Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, with President Elizabeth Fiedler presiding. Roll call of officers was taken and recorded. Chaplain Eileen Johnson offered the opening prayer. Minutes of previous meeting were read and … Read Article →

Women urged to control heart health Women throughout America will "Go Red For Women" this February to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, women's No. 1 killer. The American Heart Association's campaign will invite women to take charge of their heart health, make it a top priority and live a stronger, … Read Article →

United in marriage Angie Bohlmann and Lyle Stratman were married Oct. 3, 2003 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Wakonda, with Fr. Joe Forcelle officiating. Parents of the couple are Leo and Pat Bohlmann, Wakonda, and Janet and the late Kenneth Stratman, St. Helena, NE. Maid of honor was Kris … Read Article →

Johnson joins Clay Co. Relay for Life Barbara Brooks Johnson, wife of U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, will lead the survivors' march for the 2004 DakotaDome Relay For Life on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 12:30 p.m. The annual Clay County-area fund raiser will run from noon to 6 p.m. that day. … Read Article →

Wed in August Brenda Stevens and Jason Jensen were married on Aug. 23, 2003 at Scandia Lutheran Church, Centerville, with the Rev. Wayne Meidinger officiating. Honor attendants were Jayme Meier and Brian Jensen. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Olson, Melissa Jensen, Kristen Camp and Melissa Lordemann. Groomsmen were Greg Zweifel, Todd Hazel, … Read Article →

Museum exhibits will close Jan. 31 The latest exhibit in Sletwold Hall, W.H. Over Museum, "Tools and Trinkets of the Scandinavians on the Northern Plains," an invitational exhibit which has been on view since late November, will close Saturday, Jan. 31. It has been a very enjoyable and informative exhibit. … Read Article →

Snow problem Students who had to brave the elements. Vermillion residents were greeted Monday morning with one of their first real tastes of winter. A significant amount of snow began accumulating in the city Sunday night, and by Monday morning, people had to fire up their snowblowers or begin shoveling … Read Article →

Exchange vows Carrie Heidecker and Chad Savey were married on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003 at Saint Therese Catholic Church in Brandon, with Father Charles Cimpl, Reverend Robert Hanson, and Father Leonard Fox officiating. Matrons of honor were Traci Fisher, Heidi Hanson, Kelly Ashton, Erin Larson, Amy Hennen and Allyson Moser. … Read Article →