Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Big Friend-Little Friend youth mentoring program in Clay and Union counties is expanding, and is seeking mentors for three boys in Vermillion, a boy north of Elk Point, and one boy in Elk Point itself. The program also is seeking girls age 6-10 years old in Vermillion to match … Read Article →

Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson 1928 Several cases of measles among the pupils of Austin School have broken out and the public health officer has recommended the program advertised for tomorrow evening be postponed indefinitely. Trade in your tires for Good Year Balloons at Lon's Tire Shop.  … Read Article →

With all the talk about H1N1 flu vaccine, a state health official is reminding South Dakotans not to forget about the need for seasonal flu vaccine. "Seasonal flu vaccine will not protect against H1N1 flu and the H1N1 vaccine will not protect against seasonal flu because they are different viruses," … Read Article →

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Vermillion Public Library wants to make sure that all children in Clay County have the smartest card of all — a library card. Studies have shown that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better … Read Article →

Come participate or just cheer on a family member in this new exercise event at Bergen Lutheran Church. The theme of the event is "Pressing on Towards the Goal with Mind, Body, and Soul." The Bergen-Gayville Parish Nursing Program is hosting a new 5K and 10K event for runners, walkers … Read Article →

The 20th annual Red Road Gathering, "Transitions and Transformations: Embracing our greatest potentials!" begins Thursday, Sept. 18 at the National Guard Armory in Vermillion. The Red Road Gathering provides a compassionate and supportive environment through culturally-based information and activities for the participants. Additionally, the activities are used to de-stress, network … Read Article →

National and state award-winning writer and USD graduate, Paula Bosco Damon, will be a guest speaker at the Vermillion Public Library, Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m.  At the event, Damon will read selections from her collection "Look-Don't Look," many of which center on everyday life and on her experiences … Read Article →

Work this week: Concrete paving Cottage Avenue to Dakota Street. Removals, excavation north side, west end to service road. Curb and gutter Cottage Avenue to Dakota Street. Planned for next week: Limited access to driveways west of Highway 19. Removals, excavation north side, west end to service road. Traffic switched … Read Article →

The Rural Office of Community Services, Inc. in Lake Andes has received Federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding to provide assistance to lower income individuals and families. To qualify for the following services, your household must be at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline. Clients must … Read Article →

On Sunday, Sept. 13, Helen Johnson of Centerville was honored by her niece and nephews and their families with an 80th birthday celebration at The Timber Lodge Steak House in Sioux Falls.  Good food and fellowship was had by all.