Monthly Archives: August 2007

Akron quasquicentennial celebration is Aug. 9-12 Residents of Akron, IA, and the surrounding community are preparing to celebrate the town's 125th anniversary. A wide range of quasquicentennial events are planned for the celebration, which will be held Aug. 9-12. A demolition derby is planned for Friday, Aug. 10, beginning at … Read Article →

Clay County Fair will feature both unique and traditional events The 2007 Clay County Fair begins Aug. 9 at the fairgrounds in Vermillion with a new carnival, the 4-H swine show, and brand new lawn mower races. Open Class and 4-H entry is Wednesday, Aug 8. This is an opportunity … Read Article →

Pulpit Reflections The motto found on the Great Seal of the United States was suggested by Thomas Jefferson in 1782 and was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1783. this motto, E Pluribus Unum, appears on all the coins minted by the United States government, and means, "Out of many, … Read Article →

Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Pat Manning and the late Steve Merrigan announce the engagement of their daughter, Callie Marie Merrigan, to Matthew Ryan Beach, son of Butch and Joan Beach. Matt and Callie are both graduates of Vermillion High School and both attended The University of South Dakota. Matt works … Read Article →

Lions Club holds annual picnic, installation The Vermillion Lions Club held their annual end-of-the-year picnic and installation on Thursday evening, July 19, at the Eagles Club in Vermillion. Social Events Chairman Darlis LaBahn had created a tribute to the Lions' sesquicentennial project, the one-room school renovation, by decorating each table … Read Article →

Welcome Table meets Aug. 6 The Vermillion Welcome Table meets every Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota. The Aug. 6 meal will be sponsored and served by the Civic Council. Thanks to SESDAC for all their help sponsoring and serving the July … Read Article →

Check It Out New Adult Mysteries An innocent discovery on the beach in Sea Haven leads John Ceepak, a cop with an unshakeable code of honor, and his rookie partner, Danny Boyle, into the hunt for a long-dormant serial killer. Join author Chris Grabenstein in Whack a Mole, the third … Read Article →

Welcome, Michelle The Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Company welcomes Michelle Haskell as its new program coordinator. Michelle has an associate in applied science degree in marketing and sales management. Michelle's previous employment has included managing the Dress Barn in Sioux Falls, Chickasaw Nation Industries, and Verifications Inc. … Read Article →

National Night Out is set Aug. 7 Don't forget to attend Vermillion's National Night Out in Prentis Park (northwest corner) from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored by the Vermillion Police Department. People who … Read Article →

Hot dog contest winners Kurt Kuiper of Hy-Vee, at right, presents prizes to the winners of the first annual Vermillion Hot Dog Eating Championship, held in the food store's parking lot Saturday. First place winners are, from left, John Skilbred and Melissa Marshall, both of Vermillion. Second place winners are … Read Article →