Monthly Archives: March 2005

Benefit supper is April 3 The Pleasant Valley Men are hosting a Pancake Supper on Sunday, April 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, rural Vermillion. A free will donation will be taken and the proceeds will benefit the Rhonda Eckert Family. Rhonda lost all … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice By April Borders Winter has been very mild for us and that is both good and bad. It has certainly been nice not having to fight the snow but the lack of snow can cause problems for some of our crops like winter wheat and alfalfa. Snow … Read Article →

Value-added ag on Today's Ag A report from South Dakota's 2005 Value-Added Conference will be a topic March 27 on Today's Ag. Today's Ag managing editor and host Carrie Law said the conference, held March 17 in Brookings, shows why rural communities are pushing for more value added agriculture. Also … Read Article →

Certified beef program aims to bring more profit By Susan Smith South Dakota produces the best beef in the world and now it�s time to prove it, Gov. Mike Rounds said March 17. Rounds spoke to about 200 people attending a value-added agriculture conference in Brookings March 17. �We can … Read Article →

Local professional receives state recognition Angel VanDerWyk, employed by USD Childrens Center in Vermillion, has recently received honorary recognition from the South Dakota Pathways to Professional Development Career Lattice. VanDerWyk has a child development associate degree, bachelors degree in human development, and specialized training in the early child care field. … Read Article →

Buller named PRIDE employee for March Jennie Buller, nurse aide, hospital, was selected as the Sioux Valley Vermillion Medical Center (SVVMC) March 2005 PRIDE Employee of the Month. Jennie has been employed at SVVMC since August 2004. "Jennie is a very positive, bubbly, energetic employee. She goes the extra mile … Read Article →

Chamber Chat By the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce/Development Company * Fifth Annual "Golden" Easter Egg Hunt � The first clue was given out on Thursday, March 17!! Look for the clues at these participating businesses: Broadcaster, Candy Bouquet/Doo-Wop Shake Shop, Chaney CorInsurance, Chickering Tax & Accounting Services, Civic Council, … Read Article →

Easter carol scheduled Funk Wizard Productions, in coordination with Faith Fellowship Church, is offering an alternative for Easter this year. Come and see the reason behind the resurrection of Christ in a modern tale told through the eyes of a common, everyday man. The show will run on March 26, … Read Article →

Services of St. Paul's Episcopal The following Holy Week services are scheduled at St. Paul�s Episcopal Church, Vermillion: Maundy Thursday, March 24 5:30 p.m. � Agape meal. 7 p.m. � Holy Eucharist and foot washing. Good Friday, March 25 6 p.m. � Stations of the Cross 7 p.m. � Holy … Read Article →

Pianists play at Gayville Saturday Gayville Hall presents "Oh, Baby, Won't It Be Grand," starring Elk Point native Joe Curry, of Minneapolis, MN, and Vermillion pianists Matthew Williams, Marie Gray and Sharon Gray, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, in Gayville. The show will feature the music hall's new … Read Article →