Monthly Archives: September 2007

Blood drive to be held at high school The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will hold a blood drive Friday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vermillion High School. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age; however, there is no upper age limit ��as long … Read Article →

Retired teachers meet Sept. 12 The Vermillion Southeast Retired Teachers unit met Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the Vermillion Public Library. Lunch was catered by the Cherry Street Grille and 23 members were present. Donna Schafer gave the table prayer. Dr. Wayne Knutson gave a memorial service for … Read Article →

SESDAC, Inc. receives accreditation The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) this week announced the three-year accreditation of SESDAC, Inc., in Vermillion. The accreditation review of SESDAC, Inc., directed by Michael Slattery, executive director, was held June 26-29, according to Karen Flippo, chairwoman of the council's board of directors. CQL … Read Article →

Lions Club meets at W.H. Over Museum on Sept. 6 The last two business meetings for the Vermillion Lions Club were held in Sletwold Hall at the W. H. Over Museum.�The Sept. 6 meeting was called to order by President Ron Thaden.�He thanked the committee, chaired by Robert Freese, for … Read Article →

American Legion Auxiliary raps bell for the 87th time The first meeting of the 87th year for Vermillion's Wallace Post #1 American Legion Auxiliary began in the same way that Adalaide Wallace had called it to order on the sixth of May in 1920. Promptly at 7:30 p.m., a bell, … Read Article →

Plans made for Santa Shack The committee has gotten together and has plans set for the 22nd Annual "Santa Shack" coming to the Wakonda Gym on Sunday, Oct 21. The Show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is still open to any vendors who might want to … Read Article →

Chamber Chat Red Road Gathering – Sept. 27-29 at the Clay County 4-H Center located at 515 High Street. This year's theme is Walking The Red Road: What Does It Mean To You? The Red Road Approach is holistic in concept and uses prayer as the basis for healing. Registration … Read Article →

BF-LF offers day of movies, games Big Friend-Little Friend, Inc. (BF-LF) of Clay and Union counties invites youths, ages 5-13 in Clay and Union counties and interested mentors to a free event. On Saturday, Oct. 6, two free movies, games, and food will be provided. The event will be held … Read Article →

Ponca goes to the dogs The third annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo, held Sept. 22-23 at Ponca State Park on the outskirts of Ponca, NE, was certain to attract thousands of visitors. Its organizers help guarantee a strong turnout by including the a Splash Dogs dock jumping competition in the … Read Article →

Library plans used book sale The Vermillion Public Library used book sale will be held Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 30. The sale is open during regular library hours Thursday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 … Read Article →