Category Archives: Obituaries

Engaged Douglas and Pamela Ganschow, Wakonda, announce the engagement of their daughter, Staci LynnGanschow, to Daniel Wayne Larson, son of Ronald and Joan Hout, and the late Paul Larson, Centerville. The bride is a graduate of Wakonda High School and is a senior at The University of South Dakota. She … Read Article →

Following in his father's footsteps Ian Osborn, 3-year-old son of Todd and Lisa Osborn of Vermillion Ian Osborn, 3-year-old son of Todd and Lisa Osborn of Vermillion, caught on to the basic techniques of cross-country skiing so quickly that he didn't have much trouble following his dad during Monday's snowstorm, … Read Article →

Centerville plans annual Spring Fling The Centerville community is busy making plans for its third Annual "Spring Fling." The "Spring Fling" is a good place to showcase arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles. This event has grown every year and this year will be no exception. Vendors can reserve tables by … Read Article →

Check it Out Vermillion Public Library Adult Non-Fiction If Life is a Game, What are the Rules? We all know the feeling: In the game of life, why am I the only one who doesn't know how to play? But now, help is at hand, because this wonderful little book … Read Article →

Clubs Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Agnes #687 held its February business meeting at 7 p.m. at the Vermillion Public Library. Barbara Swartz was our guest speaker and gave a talk about our state project whish is "Domestic Violence and Abuse." Barbara, a guidance counselor, is employed by … Read Article →

Obituaries Julette Olson Julette I. Olson, 81, Yankton, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Julette Irene Lien was born May 31, 1917 in rural Irene, to Ole J. and Grace Lien. She attended Irene High School and Augustana College and taught in rural schools in … Read Article →

Card shower Friends and family of Nora Peterson request that cards be sent to her at RR1 Box 118, Vermillion, SD 57069-9743. She will celebrate her 80th birthday on March 14.

Local musician will compete in finals The 1999 Young Musician Competition Finals will take place Saturday, March 13 at Kresge Recital Hall on the campus of Augustana College. The Young Musician Competition is a state and regional competition for piano, strings, brass, and woodwinds and is open to all full-time … Read Article →

Historical society faces history of work The Clay County Historical Society held its meeting on Feb. 25 at the Austin Whittemore House Museum. Preservation Specialist Matthew Williams showed slides and talked about Understanding Deterioration in the Preservation Process. The following is an excerpt from his discussion. "Ignoring and failing to … Read Article →

Flora Chuang to solo with Omaha Youth Symphony On Saturday, Jan. 30, 13-year-old Vermillion pianist Flora Huan-Ching Chuang was declared the Maestro Award Winner of the 1999 Youth Concerto Competition of the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras. The annual concerto competition is open to talented young instrumentalists not older than age … Read Article →