Monthly Archives: August 2008

International forum scheduled Sept. 10 â�?�?Are we ready for the new Cold War?â�? will be the topic of the Sept. 10 (noon) International Forum sponsored by the USD School of Business at Farber Hall). Panelists include Dr. Don Pryce (Russian history), Dr. Tim Schorn (political science and presently in Uzbekistan) … Read Article →

Blood drive at USD Sept. 10-11 The Siouxland Community Blood Bank will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Delzell Education Building on The University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion.�?  The Siouxland Community Blood Bank was founded in 1967 and is the … Read Article →

Partners in Policymaking deadline approaches fast Applications for South Dakota Partners in Policymaking, a leadership training program for self-advocates and parents of children with disabilities, are now ready for year 17. Partners in Policymaking provides state-of-the-art knowledge about disability issues and builds the competencies necessary to become advocates who can … Read Article →

Chamber Chat By the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce/ Development Company By the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce/ Development Company 906 East Cherry Street Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 www.vermillionchamber.com Next Weekâ�?�?s Happenings: â�?¢ Coyote Bash â�?�? USDâ�?�?s Coyote Bash will be held this year on Sept. 2nd, from 12-1:30 p.m. … Read Article →

Sharing the Dream to hold open house at new store Sept. 6 Sharing the Dream in Guatemala, the fair trade organization based in Vermillion, is celebrating their relocation to a new storefront at 10 W. Main with an open house on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. … Read Article →

Between Fences open photography contest The W.H. Over Museum is sponsoring a photo contest for the general public in conjunction with the visit of the Between Fences exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution. This will be an open class contest with adults (18 and over) in one group and children in … Read Article →

Silver Threads By Crystal McGuire, director More information from Nila Fostvedt about how the center has changed and developed through the past 39 years. Very soon the Senior Citizens Center, which had organized in the Methodist Church basement, became cramped for space. Membership was open to anyone over 16 years … Read Article →

United in marriage Kristy Penniston of Yankton and Luke Loen of Wakonda were married on June 21, 2008 at Lewis & Clark Lake. Kristy is the daughter of Karla Penniston of Yankton and Jeff and Stacy Penniston of Custer. Luke is the son of Sharyl and Jerry Loen of Wakonda. … Read Article →

Exchanged vows Jeanne Hanson and Dr. Duane Mehlhaf were married July 3 at Hillside Community Church in Vermillion with Pastor Jim Tieszen and Pastor Paul Stjernholm officiating. Honor attendants were Katherine Hanson and Loren Mehlhaf. The couple will live in Vermillion. The bride is a realtor at HJN Team Real … Read Article →