Monthly Archives: March 2009

Birth Vermillion native Alli (Hensley) Zens and husband, Jason are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Alexis Katherine Zens, born Feb. 27. Alexis weighed 7 pounds, 1.6 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Alexis joins big brothers, Justin and Caden, and the family resides in Buffalo, MN. Proud … Read Article →

Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street Construction Update Workers from D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. and other contractors completed the following work on the Cherry Street reconstruction project during the week ending March 27: • Milling of asphalt from Highway 19 to Cottage Street. • Temporary detour onto service road. … 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 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com This Weeks Happenings: • Eric T. Meek presents his Senior Percussion Recital to the public at no charge on … Read Article →

Golden anniversary Friends and family are invited to help celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Les and Carolyn (Cleland) DeRoos of Alta, IA. The couple's celebration will be held 2 to 5 p.m. April 5 in the Summit Evangelical Free Church in Alta, IA. Les and Carolyn are parents of … Read Article →

Johnson staffer plans local visit   Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that Erik Nelson of his Sioux Falls office will hold a Constituent Case Day in Union County on Tuesday, March 31.  Nelson will hold office hours from 9 to 10 a.m. at Cody's Homestead (Exit 18 & I-29) … Read Article →

Blood drive scheduled at Vermillion High School Community Blood Bank and Vermillion High School will be holding a blood drive on Monday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vermillion High School. "We have seen a 25 percent decrease in donations in the last couple of weeks, primarily … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights By Cleo Erickson Vermillion Was Physically Demolished, But Its Moral Fiber Stood The Test 132 Buildings Washed Away In Great Cascade of 1881 By:  A. H. Lathrop Moving a town is a major project, even if half of it has already been washed away.  But that's what Vermillion … Read Article →

School board meets April 7 The date of the next school board meeting has been changed from April 13 to April 7, at 7 p.m. in the Neuharth Center.

Grain marketing seminar planned A grain marketing strategies seminar will be held at the Clay County Extension Center, 515 High Street, Vermillion, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 7. There is a $5 charge that covers lunch. Please RSVP by calling 677-7111.  Al May, Extension grain marketing specialist and Heather Gessner, … Read Article →

St. Agnes youth plan fundraiser The St. Agnes Youth Group is having their annual Submarine Sandwich on Palm Sunday,  April 5 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the St. Agnes Church. These delicious subs are sold for $6 a foot. The funds raised will go toward the youth group's summer trip to … Read Article →