Monthly Archives: May 2007

Blood donors needed to prepare community supply The Siouxland Community Blood Bank is requesting the community's help in preparing for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Ideally, for a summer holiday weekend, the blood bank needs a five- to seven-day blood supply of all blood types on hand; however, the current … Read Article →

Puthoff is May PRIDE Employee of the Month Rashaun Puthoff, clinic receptionist, was selected as the Sanford Vermillion Medical Center (SVMC) May 2007 PRIDE Employee of the Month. Puthoff has been employed at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center since August 2005. "I am nominating Rashaun as Employee of the Month because … Read Article →

Open house scheduled for Andersen Sanford Vermillion Medical Center will host an open house on Tuesday, May 29, to bid a fond farewell to Max Andersen, laboratory manager, as he retires after 39 years of dedication and service to the community of Vermillion. The open house will be held at … Read Article →

Red Cross offers baby-sitting class Yankton Red Cross will be offering a baby sitter training class. The class will be held on June 2, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Taking care of someone else's children is a big responsibility. Through this course, the baby sitter will learn proper techniques for … Read Article →

Clubs and Organizations Rotary learns methods of cold case searches The Vermillion Rotary Club held its weekly meeting Tuesday, May 22, at the Neuharth Center on the campus of USD. President Roger Kozak opened the meeting and Rev. Ed Nesselhuf gave the invocation. Following the introduction of guests and announcements, … Read Article →

Chamber Chat National Music Museum's Brown Bag Lunch Program � 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. Free and open to the public, coffee and tea available for 50 cents. Friday, May 25 � "Professorial Polkas" featuring Professor John F. Check, Oshkosh, WI; Professor John D. Check, University of Central Missouri; Professor … Read Article →

Birth Karson Paul Preister was born at 4:29 p.m. on April 11, 2007 at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center to Paul and Jessica Preister of Vermillion. He weighed 7 pounds, 1.5 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. He is welcomed by big brother Kaleb, grandparents Joanne Berg of Pahrump, NV … Read Article →

Siouxland Community Blood Bank needs summer heroes The Heroes Unite, It's about Life campaign is currently underway with volunteer blood donors that donate with the Siouxland Community Blood Bank. With the help of local fire, police and rescue squads, this recruitment campaign is encouraging citizens to become regular volunteer blood … Read Article →

'Dakota Opry' returns to Gayville Gayville Hall presents its country music show, "The Dakota Opry," featuring guest stars Bob and Sheila Everhart, on Saturday, May 26, at 8 p.m. in Gayville. Bob Everhart was a musical pioneer in Branson, MO, leading the early music shows at Silver Dollar City, and … Read Article →

Dr. Charles Yelverton takes part in Cobra Gold program Vermillion physician Charles Yelverton recently completed a military medicine civil affairs program in Thailand. Dr. Yelverton, a family physician at the Vermillion Medical Clinic, is a captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He participated in a joint military operation called Cobra … Read Article →