Monthly Archives: October 2005

SDSU climatologist: Outlook less optimistic about winter The latest monthly outlook from the Climate Prediction Center has revised earlier projections and now sees only about a 50-50 chance of South Dakota's seeing a warmer-than-average winter. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Dennis Todey said earlier outlooks had been projecting … Read Article →

BF-LF seeks youth & adults A request has been made for adult mentors and youth matches in the Irene/ Wakonda area. Adult volunteers must be 18 years old, and will be background checked prior to matches. Youth that would like to sign up should be between 5-17 years old, and … Read Article →

Chamber Chat Murder Mystery Dinner Theater � Friday, Oct. 28 starting at 6 p.m. at the Eagles in Vermillion. Director Eddie Cheek cordially invites you to attend a red-carpet, gala shindig! Eddie is looking for backers for his new movie. You might be the next star! Become a part of … Read Article →

Clubs and Organizations Liberal arts topic of Rotary The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly luncheon meeting Oct. 25 at the Neuharth Center on the campus of USD. President Mercy Hobbs presided and the invocation was given by Rev. Robert Grossmann. Two Vermillion High School students, Patrick Farrens and Kyle … Read Article →

United Way Spotlight Vermillion Coalition Against Domestic Violence The mission of the Vermillion Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to provide safety, shelter and support and resources to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to provide community education on non-violence and respect for all people. These services are offered … Read Article →

Marvin Jensen Benefit growing strong The benefit committee for Marvin Jensen is working hard to hold a fund raiser Nov. 12 at the Gayville Community Center in Gayville. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a free will donation supper consisting of pork loin sandwiches, baked beans, chips, bars, cookies … Read Article →

Librarians sharpen skills at state library association conference Kristen Monroe and Jane Larson updated their information technology skills, learned how to better serve library patrons, and networked with colleagues from around the state at the South Dakota Library Association's Oct. 5-7 annual conferene. "South Dakota Libraries: a Story Worth Telling" … Read Article →

Celebrate holiday season with ?Ozark Jubilee' Start your holiday season with the brilliant cast of "The Ozark Jubilee" direct from Branson, MO. They are bringing to you "The Joy of Christmas," a brand new show for 2005, filled with Christmas music and message that will warm your heart. The Ozark … Read Article →

Poker Alice, Brenda George play at Gayville Hall Nov. 5 The Poker Alice Band returns to Gayville Hall with its vast repertoire of country, western swing, old time, and popular standards for an 8 p.m. concert on Saturday, Nov. 5, with South Dakota country-western singer Brenda George of Avon. George … Read Article →

Exhibits, activities planned at museum The W.H. Over Museum is hosting a new art exhibit in Sletwold Hall Oct. 24-Nov. 9. Dickie Lee Jones-Kee is presenting her art under the title "The Mind's Eye," a collection of 10 years of work in which she has taken odd parts of nature … Read Article →