Monthly Archives: February 2006

Get Art Smart! Vermillion High School music department presents an Evening with the VHS Music Stars � dinner theatre and more � Sunday, Feb. 26 5:30 p.m. at VHS. USD presents the 12th Annual Genevieve Truran Piano Competition for grades 8-12 on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 … Read Article →

Pulpit Reflections Are you having a bad day, week, year, or life? The Bad Day Book contains stories that will perhaps make you feel better: "I rode my bike 110 miles to my old girlfriend's house to show her I loved her enough to win her back. When I got … Read Article →

BF-LF seeks more youth Big Friends-Little Friends, Inc. of Union County has started its ninth year as a non-profit mentoring program, and is seeking more youth to match in the Vermillion area, as well as for two boys in Irene. Boys and girls age 5 to 13 are being sought … Read Article →

Chamber Chat USD Theatre presents Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley Feb. 22 through Saturday, Feb. 25. The show will begin at 8 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre at USD. When the three zany McGrath sisters reunite in their family home in Hazelhurst, MS, their personal crises … Read Article →

Concerto competition winners to play Violinist Emily Feekes and pianist Angela Miller will highlight the upcoming free concert of the USD Symphony Orchestra, Monday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Slagle Auditorium. Emily Feekes, who will play the first movement of Edouard Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole, is in her second year … Read Article →

Bank of the West wins 'Beautiful Neighbor' Award Vermillion Beautiful, Inc. presented the fourth annual "Beautiful Neighbor" Award to Bank of the West at the recent Vermillion Chamber and Development Corporation banquet. "The Beautiful Neighbor" Award is presented to a business, government entity, fraternal organization or other non-single family property … Read Article →

On the map All it takes is a quick glance at the cover for one to know that the newly published map of Vermillion is unlike anything seen here for quite some time. The landmarks of the city are represented by light-hearted, colorful sketches. Unfold the map, and there's enough … Read Article →

SESDAC welcomes community at open house; plans '06 benefit SESDAC, Inc. opened its newly remodeled doors to the community on Tuesday, Feb. 21. While the the renovation greatly improves the appearance of the facility on Cherry Street, the most significant changes improve the safety of the people who use the … Read Article →

Clubs and Organizations USD Administrator presents program The Vermillion Rotary Club met for its weekly lunch and meeting in the Freedom Forum on the USD campus at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Jack Noble led our opening songs, while Rev. Ed Nusselhuf led in opening prayer. Several visitors were introduced, … Read Article →

Check It Out Highlighted Book of the Week Badger Clark is arguably one of the best of the traditional cowboy poets. In addition to his poetry, Clark was also known for his excellent short stories and thought-provoking essays. Cowboy Miner Productions and Greg Scott present the most comprehensive collection ever … Read Article →