Monthly Archives: November 2007

ESA Giving Trees spread joy of the holidays As the Christmas season approaches, it is time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas is a time for giving, a time for helping our fellow man, a time to teach our children the joy of giving and not just … Read Article →

Welcome Table meets Nov. 26 The Vermillion Welcome Table meets every Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota St. Next Monday, Nov. 26, a girl scout troop from Vermillion will be serving the meal. Thanks to all who helped in last Monday's Thanksgiving … Read Article →

Insurance agency offers Teen Safe Driver ProgramSM The Teen Safe DriverSM, an innovative new program that helps young drivers overcome the challenges of learning how to drive, is now available to American Family's automobile insurance customers in South Dakota. More information is available from American Family insurance agent Mick Breske … Read Article →

Chamber Chat B Happy Thanksgiving! – Thursday, Nov. 22-23 the VCDC office will be closed in observance of the holiday. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that everyone has a fun and safe holiday with family and friends. Let's all take this day to reflect upon the blessings … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights Excerpts from the Dakota Republican Dec. 24, 1891 IS VERMILLION TO HAVE SALOONS? At one time in the history of our fair city, saloons were considered absolutely necessary in the make up of a town and the creating of business activities. A town without them was considered dead. … Read Article →

Chancellor and Hoerman wed Alicia Jo Chancellor and Michael Dean Hoerman were married on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at The United Church of Christ in Ralston NE. Jennifer Chinowith, best friend, was matron of honor and Sara Chancellor and Miranda Chancellor, sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids. Amanda Harris was … Read Article →

Avera Sacred Heart participates in QUEST quality initiative Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, as well as three other Avera hospitals, is taking its vision of delivering world-class health care to new heights through the QUEST: High Performing Hospitals program. QUEST – which stands for Quality, Efficiency, Safety and Transparency – is … Read Article →

Check It Out Reader.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 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 club … Read Article →

Habitat for Humanity meeting set Dec. 2 A Habitat for Humanity meeting will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the United Church of Christ in Vermillion to discuss the mission of Habitat for Humanity and how the organization may possibly help the Vermillion community. Everyone is invited to … Read Article →

Vermillion giving together to build a stronger community during the UW Campaign of 2008 Sioux Trails Girl Scouts Vermillion and surrounding areas have been a major presence for area Girl Scouts. Last year, 138 Kindergarten through eleventh grade girls in Vermillion were a part of Girl Scouts. We anticipate this … Read Article →