Monthly Archives: March 2009

Walker selected as SESDAC, Inc. Employee of the Month Justin Walker, community supports instructor, was selected as the SESDAC, Inc. March, 2009 Employee of the Month.  Justin started as a volunteer at SESDAC, Inc. and then became an employee in October 2008. Justin was nominated for the award by his … Read Article →

SIFE team, including Bottolfson, qualifies for national event in Philadelphia The Southwest Minnesota State University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) club claimed its seventh straight regional SIFE competition March 20 in Minneapolis to qualify for the May 10-12 national competition in Philadelphia, PA. A presentation team of six SMSU students … Read Article →

United Way accepting 2010 applications  The United Way of Vermillion is now accepting applications for 2010 funding. Each year the Vermillion United Way and its Board of Directors conduct a fund-raising drive to raise monies for non-profit agencies and programs.  To be eligible for United Way funds. an agency must … Read Article →

Charles Cammock, MD, named Chief Of Staff at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Charles Cammock, MD, Yankton Anesthesiology, has been elected the 2009 Chief of Staff for the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Medical Staff. Dr. Cammock takes over for Dr. Carroll Isburg, Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., who served as the 2007 … Read Article →

Beach is Sanford Vermillion PRIDE employee of the month Gerald "Butch" Beach, Materials Management Clerk, was selected as the Sanford Vermillion Medical Center (SVMC) March 2009 PRIDE Employee of the Month.  Beach has been employed at Sanford Vermillion since September 2006.  "Gerald (aka "Butch") Beach; purchasing patrol, manager of Butch's … Read Article →

Grant presentation The Vermillion Area Community Foundation presented the Vermillion Area Arts Council with a $1,200 grant at their annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 17. The grant was provided to assist with repairs and renovation of the Washington Street Arts Center. The VAAC has applied for a Deadwood … Read Article →

Boys and Girls State delegates announced Vermillion American Legion Post #1 and Legion Auxiliary announce the selection of delegates for Boys and Girls State 2009.  Girls chosen to represent Vermillion are Sarah Day, Steffani Donahoe, Emma Getzin, Lacey Leichtnam, Julie Renner and the alternates were Laura Hansen and Amanda Jacobson.  … Read Article →

Biking program planned at library Barbara and Dr. Yelverton will present a program of bicycling basics in the activity room at the Vermillion Public Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. These avid cyclists will be sharing their expertise gained from their many years of experience and … Read Article →

Vermillion After-Prom Committee planning fundraiser The Vermillion High School After-Prom Committee will host the eighth annual dinner and basket auction at the Eagles in Vermillion, Friday, April 3. The evening begins with a social hour from 6-7 p.m. with Bliss' Bar-B-Q preparing the meal served at 7 p.m. Everyone in … Read Article →

Gospel singing convention in Beresford March 29 The Southeastern South Dakota Gospel Singing Convention will be holding their quarterly songfest on Sunday afternoon, March 29 at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in Beresford. The church is located at 5th and Hemlock. The Gospel Singing Convention is a … Read Article →