Monthly Archives: July 2006

Deb Boykin named SVVMC PRIDE Employee of the Month Deb Boykin, Clinic Medical Records, was selected as the Sioux Valley Vermillion Medical Center (SVVMC) July 2006 PRIDE Employee of the Month. Boykin has been employed at Sioux Valley Vermillion Medical Center since October 2003. "Deb has shown that she is … Read Article →

National Night Out is Aug. 1 in Vermillion Once again the town of Vermillion and the Vermillion Police Department will be taking part in "National Night Out" on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The main event will be in Prentis Park with learning and fun for the whole family. This is meant … Read Article →

Church will host July 30 concert On July 30, Faith United Lutheran will be hosting a piano and vocal concert during worship services. A gifted musician, Jeff Shaffer, will be sharing his music throughout the worship service. Many have heard his music when visiting St. Dysmas Prison ministries in Springfield. … Read Article →

Clubs and Organizations Eastern Star woman active At the annual state Eastern-Star picnic in Pierre, Vera Emerson was honored by being appointed "Friends of a Feather," by the incoming Most Worthy Grand Matron Barbara Benton, of Oklahoma, for a three-year term. On June 11, Worthy Matran Fran Moore held a … Read Article →

4-H special foods contest held Four Clay County 4-H members recently participated in the Special Foods Contest held on June 23 at Yankton High School. The participants had one and a half hours to prepare a dish of their choice and coordinate a table setting and meal menu. In addition, … Read Article →

Health foundation plans ice cream social The Wakonda Community Health Foundation will be hosting its second annual ice cream social on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Heritage Manor. This year, in addition to the traditional ice cream, cake and beverage, there will be taverns. Serving is planned for 5 to 7 … Read Article →

4-H'ers complete numerous projects The Jolly Juniors and Juniorettes 4-H club held no regular meeting in May. Club members attended the high school play Once Upon a Mattress on Friday, May 12. Fellow club member, Emily Holoch was in the play. Numerous community service projects were completed in May, On … Read Article →

Check It Out DearReader.com Book Club The DearReader.com Book Club offers many selections to Internet patrons. Each book runs for five days, Monday through Friday. Some genres only offer selections every other week. Check out this service by registering at the library's Web site, http://vpl.sdln.net and clicking on the book … Read Article →

Citizens called to help Guatemalans in need Diane Nesselhuf, the executive director of Sharing the Dream, knew she didn't need to look far to ask for assistance. She called her friends and neighbors, asked them to bring their favorite dish, and hosted a potluck at the rural Vermillion home she … Read Article →

Clay County 4-H public presentation contest held Seven Clay County 4-H members and one Yankton County 4-H member participated in this years' 4-H Public Presentation Contest held on July 13 at the 4-H Center in Vermillion. In this contest, the youth can choose to present a Demonstration, Illustrated Talk, Public … Read Article →