Page 2 shop online at www.broadcasteronline.com July 26, 2011 CHAMBER CHAT Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 116 Market Street, Suite 103 Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com Compiled By Nancy Nelson Chamber Business: Business After Hours: Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your business and network with your peers? Sign up to host a Business After Hours event! These events generally run from 5 to 7 p.m. on a weeknight and the hosting business provides hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. If interested, please contact Ann at: annb@vermillionchamber.com or at 624-5571. This Weeks Happenings: Make A Wish Dinner, Dance and Auction. Wednesday, July 27, Pro's Bar & Grill. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., Auction 7 p.m. Dance will follow the auction. Ticket $50 per person. Tickets available at Ace Hardware. Contact Jim Brady at 670-9638 or Gary Madson at 6380643 for more information. Vermillion Area Farmers Market, Thursday, July 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Event includes education session for customers on “What’s Cooking? Meaty Meals” from 4 to 5 p.m. Vermillion Area Farmers Market, Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon, downtown Vermillion at Ratingen Platz, Market & Main St. Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars! Quickbooks Premier 2010 Computer Class, Monday, Aug 1, 3, 8, 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Southeast Job Link, 1024 W. Cherry St., Vermillion. Visit www.southeastjoblink.o rg for class description. Cost: $245 includes book. Thursdays on the Platz, corner of Market & Main St., Aug. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Live music TODD’S ELECTRIC SERVICE “The Line To Power” Design/Build • Fiber Cabling • Commercial • Residential Service Calls • Boom Truck with Auger • Trenching Serving the Beresford and Vermillion Areas 1-800-560-2518 1221 Cornell St., Vermillion, SD • 605-624-5642 201 NW 13th St., Ste. 3, Beresford, SD • 800-560-2518 outdoors on Ratingen Platz featuring “Narrative Feed.” Sponsored by Aramark and hosted by Downtown Vermillion. Food is available at every event, as well as water, pop, wine, and beer. It’s a great chance to sit outdoors with friends and family, listen to music, and enjoy the great outdoors. Bring the family, have some food & enjoy some local entertainment! Pancake Fly-In Breakfast at the Vermillion Airport, Sunday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by The Main Street Center & served by Vermillion Lions Club. Free will donation. Ice Cream Social, Thursday, Aug. 11 at The Main Street Center, 320 W Main from 5 to 6:30 p.m. (includes a meal and homemade desserts). Clay County Fair, Aug. 11, 12, & 13. Demolition Derby, Dog Obedience, Community BBQ, Horse Obstacle Course, 4-H Livestock Shows, Live Music, Fair Princess Pageant, and much more. Hy-Vee’s 4th Annual Scramble for SESDAC is Monday, Aug. 15. Four-Person Scramble, 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. shot gun start, prime rib dinner following golf. Sign up at The Bluffs 605-677-7058. All proceeds raised go to bene?t the SESDAC Foundation. Ann Breitag Thursdays on the Platz and United Way Kick-Off, Thursday, Aug 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the corner of Market & Main St. Live music outdoors on Ratingen Platz featuring “Old Funk Riot.” Sponsored by First Dakota National Bank, CorTrust, Bank of the West, First Bank & Trust, & Vermillion Credit Union; hosted by United Way. Food is available at every event, as well as water, pop, wine, and beer. It’s a great chance to sit outdoors with friends and family, listen to music, and enjoy the great outdoors. Bring the family, have some food & enjoy some local entertainment! Bull-A-Rama at Clay County Rodeo Grounds, two miles west of Vermillion on Timber Road, Aug. 26-27. Great Dakota Wine Fest at Valiant Vineyards/Buffalo Run Resort, 1500 W. Main St., Aug. 27-28. Thursdays on the Platz, Thursday, Sept. 1 PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING & DISASTER RESTORATION SERVICE At a time of sorrow and uncertainty, you can count on us for the support you need. DISASTER RESTORATION EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE Satisfying customers for 43 years! Plan ahead! Call today for your appointment. 877-Louies3 (568-4373) • 624-2485 • Herbicide • Fungicide • Insecticide • Fertilizer 402 East Main St. Vermillion, SD 57069 624-4466 • www.koberfuneralhome.com Accepting orders for fungicide applications. Fungicide applications are time sensitive. Please call soon to reserve your spot. Erin Feldman Intern/Pre-Need Counselor James Bartels Intern Eleanor Eagle Bear Personal Assistant Lynn Lawrensen Videographer Historic Vermillion Walk hosted by Prairie Wanderers Volkssport Club, Saturday, Sept. 17. Start times: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – ?nish by 3 p.m. Distance: 5KM/10KM. Start at W. H. Over Museum – Don’s Dust Control • Prearrangement Services Available • Video Tributes • Several Cremation Options Available Lori Kober, Funeral Director, and Tom Kober, Co-Owners from 6 to 8 p.m. at the corner of Market & Main St. DJ music outdoors on Ratingen Platz. Sponsored by the VCDC and USD. Food is available at every event, as well as water, pop, wine, & beer. It’s a great chance to sit outdoors with friends and family, listen to music, and enjoy the great outdoors. Bring the family, have some food and enjoy some local entertainment! Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll, Sept. 9 & 10! Come enjoy the seventh annual event in historic downtown Vermillion. For details go to website at www.sdbbq.us. This is a KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Contest and activities include: • Award Winning BBQ Competition • Food Vendors, Arts & Craft Vendors • Family Fun Area • Classic Car & Motorcycle Show and Shine • Live Music • Beer Garden • People's Choice Public BBQ Judging • Two Nights of Street Dances • Charity Poker Run • Motorcycle Fun Run • Kory & The Fire?ies, Saturday at 9 p.m. • Horse Arenas • Private Drives • Unpaved Roads • Elevator Access • Free Estimates 605-384-3201 Cell: 605-491-2133 Phone 605-670-9703 46633 Missouri St., Burbank, SD 57010 email: jeff.mount63@gmail.com Buying all types of SCRAP IRON Farm Machinery • Cars & Trucks References Available • Top Market Prices Paid Home: 402-945-1512 • Cell: 402-533-3640 50th Anniversary Hosted by their children. Couple requests no gifts. Does your business or organization have an event you would like included in the Chamber Chat? If you do please call us at 624-5571 or email us at vcdc@vermillionchamber.com. WANTED Crop Care Aerial Spraying LLC Sally & Milo Gilbertson will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, July 30th at the Eagles. Starting at 6:00 pm with a dinner, then dance to follow. trail to go through historic downtown, bike path along Vermillion River and through the USD campus. Pets not permitted in the start point. No “A” award for this event. IVV Credit $3; Fun Walkers $2. For more information contact Duane Neugebauer at 605-734-0115. Invitation to community organizations to join in the 2011 Tanager Volunteer Day, Tuesday, Sept. 20. Students will be participating in a full day of work from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students will work in groups of 14-17, but the groups can be adjusted if needed. Please dare to challenge Vermillion students – many things can be accomplished in a short time. The students enjoy cleaning, painting, vacuuming, planting trees, scrapping paint, or almost any task you need completed. Last year one group was solely committed to assisting elderly and homebound individuals in our community. If you know anyone that could use a little help with gardens, windows, or just a visit please contact Lenni Billberg at lenni.billberg@k12.sd.us. Reba McEntire along with The Band Perry, Steel Magnolia and Edens Edge to perform at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City on Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at the Tyson Events Center box of?ce, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Group orders of 20 or more can be taken for this event – call 712-2246423 or e-mail mlanzourakis@sioux-city.org. THE MOST INNOVATIVE LAND AUCTION COMPANY IN THE REGION. We don’t charge the sellers commission at auction. New Harvest Land Brokers take pride in providing the highest level of professionalism. Our primary focus is land auctions, but we also offer a traditional listing approach. 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