Monthly Archives: August 2009

USD student to intern at â�?�?Late Showâ�?�? When most students from The University of South Dakota are finishing up their internships for the summer, Sam Benedict will just be starting his – and it's a good bet that his experience will be a little more interesting than the average college … Read Article →

Anglers reminded not to transport bait, water from Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam Fishermen who like to catch their own bait from the Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam are reminded that a state regulation makes it illegal to transport that bait away from the river. The South Dakota … Read Article →

Recovery Act funds community development in S.D. Agriculture  Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 145 recipients for more than $15.3 million in grants to start or expand businesses in rural communities. Through Recovery Act funding, businesses will be able to access to critical capital that will help with … Read Article →

Oldest living South Dakotan is â�?�?Centenarian of the Yearâ�?�? South Dakota Health Care Association (SDHCA), in conjunction with KELOLAND Television, is honored to announce that Beryl Kapaun of Salem has been named the "2009 Centenarian of the Year!" Beryl celebrated her 110th birthday in June.  According to Century Club records, … Read Article →

Chamber Chat Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 906 E Cherry St., Vermillion, SD  57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com   Chamber Business: Are you or your business interested in volunteering at the community bbq at this year's Clay County Fair?  This is a great opportunity to promote your business … Read Article →

Vermillion student attends leadership camp Last week Vermillion student Tyler Gutzman successfully completed the Teen Leadership Camp sponsored by the South Dakota Teen Age Republicans (TARs).  Gutzman joined more than sixty campers and counselors from across the state at the weeklong camp, which was held in the Black Hills. While … Read Article →

H-Worth Open donates over $8,600 The Clay County EMS Department has now received over $8,600 from proceeds from the H-Worth Open golf tournaments in memory of Matthew. Jeremi and Tim are the founders of this tournament and the EMS was chosen to receive the proceeds not only in Matt's memory … Read Article →

Exchange vows Melissa Lynn Chicoine and Jonathan James Baatz exchanged wedding vows May 22, 2009 at Sandals Dunn's River Villagio and Spa Resort, Ochos Rios, Jamaica. They were married outdoors on the beach, in a small ceremony with no guests. Music for the ceremony was provided by the bride and … Read Article →

Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street Construction Update Work this week: • Sewer/water Highway 19 to west end. • Grading/gravel Highway 19 to west end. • Concrete paving east bound Highway 50 bypass completed. • Concrete paving west end of Cherry Street to the east. Planned for next week: … Read Article →

School foundation receives funds from Friends of CAP The Vermillion Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a substantial donation from the Friends of the Vermillion Co-Curricular Activities Programs (CAP).  The CAP was founded in 1996 to raise money to save various co-curricular activities at the … Read Article →