02 Broadcaster Press November 18, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com 1101 Announcements Events BERGEN LUTHERAN CHURCH “The little white church on Timber Road”. Worship 10:30 am, Sunday School 9:15 am. BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC CHURCH 995 N. Sioux Point Road, Dakota Dunes, SD. Weekend Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Art of Success Series: BRULE CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH, Elk Point, SD: Worship Service 11:00am, Sunday School 9:45am to 10:45am. Nook ‘n Cranny: A Vermillion staple, brings tradition home By Katie Clausen For the Plain Talk Throughout the years, the downtown business district has seen firsthand the ebb and flow of Vermillion businesses. But one has remained a stronghold for the local consumer and for the business community; the Nook ‘n Cranny. On a chilly evening, the warm storefront, located at 19 West Main Street, is welcoming and soothing. Many patrons have been coming here for years; some are setting foot in the store for the first time. On this night, they’re hosting a small class where attendees can learn about Christmas tree decorating and table settings for the holiday season. Although there are some trendy ideas and items for the class, tradition still runs deep. “The history of Nook ‘n Cranny began Oct. 17 1974,” owner Gloria Christopherson said. “That is when we opened our doors.” The walls are lined with seasonal items such as Thanksgiving-themed dishes and Christmas ornaments, but the Nook ‘n Cranny’s secret to success, and serving the customer, goes far beyond holiday specialties. “I opened the store with the idea of carrying products that were not available in Vermillion at the time.” Christopherson said. 40 years ago, when Nook ‘n Cranny was in its infancy, there was a certain need for home décor items and home furnishings that were tasteful and crafted with quality. Annual Gayville Legion PITCH PARTY HIGH - LOW- JACK and GAME Three evenings Before Thanksgiving 6:00 p.m. until ?? Win HyVee Gift Card Oyster Stew - Beef Sandwiches EVERYONE WELCOME! CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod: Worship Sunday 6:00 p.m., Bible Study Tuesday, 9:00 p.m., Neuharth Center, 624-5398 or 1-800-998-1234 CHURCH OF CHRIST 102 Prosp: Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.; Bible Study 9:00 a.m.; Bible Study 12:00 noon; Wednesday Night Classes, 7:00 p.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH (LC-MS) 7 South University Street, Vermillion. Divine Service – Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Pastor Samuel Needham. Contact us at (605) 624-3459 or at lcmsvermillion.org Erin Burrow puts on a decoration demonstration at Nook 'n Cranny this past Monday. The store has been a fixture in Vermillion for four decades. (Katie Clausen) “There was kind of a medium boom of building going on of smaller houses, by young people,” Christopherson said. “We wanted some of the things we were reading about in magazines, but couldn’t find in Vermillion at the time.” Preparations for the store helped develop the physical and spiritual foundation for what Nook ‘n Cranny carries today. “The very first thing, when we did decide to open this store and we went to market in Kansas City, we bought cookie cutters.” Christopherson said. “To this day I sell cookie cutters, nobody had them!” Nook ‘n Cranny’s mission to serve the community and the people of Vermillion is very clear, and has been their objective since the beginning. “Nook ‘n Cranny was just born with that premise in mind,” Christopherson said. “To bring to the community things that were not being offered.” Beyond having a wide array of items available, some pieces are distinctive and hard to find elsewhere at such a caliber of quality. “I love all the people, I’ve met tons of wonderful people,” employee Emma Drissen said. “They get to come in here and find product which is unique.” Quality is something that is important to Christopherson when she orders items for the Nook ‘n Cranny. She does not shy away from utilizing multiple vendors or sending sub-par product back, so that the customer has options and she can bring in inventory in confidence. “I love the purchasing aspect of it,” Christopherson said. “I love the challenge of it when I get a design idea in my head.” The Nook ‘n Cranny’s home décor and household items are often intended to be part of the home’s tradition. Kitchen items, mixes for specialty treats and party foods, candles, tableware and decorations are all part of the Nook ‘n Cranny ambiance. “I think it brings an element of education about the rest of the world,” Christopherson said of her inventory. “My bottom line is that I hope to bring beauty and pleasure in items that someone wants to live with, that they want to look at every day.” Aside from aesthetically pleasing and hard to find goods, Nook ‘n Cranny offers special services to patrons, too. Nook ‘n Cranny employees have experience assisting shopping for customers, providing mailing and over the phone card services, help with decorating tips, and finding specialty items. Complimentary gift wrapping is still available. Newlywed Sarah Dickes registered for wedding gifts at Nook ‘n Cranny. “We are so happy we did a registry there,” Dickes said. “We registered for some really nice unique dishes, very good quality and fun colors.” Dickes was quick to point out the advantage her guests had when purchasing wedding gifts at Nook ‘n Cranny. “Another great thing is that our guests could buy the dishes per place setting,” Dickes said. “Some gave us one setting, and n OIAV, Page 07 CORNERSTONE CHURCH A Place To Grow: Located at the corner of Crawford & Cherry St. Celebration Service: Sunday during the School year 9:00am and 10:30am (subject to change during holidays) in the summer Sunday 10 AM. Check us out at cornerstonesd.org or call (624-8809) for further information. DALESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 30503 466th Ave., Beresford, Pastor Darren Regehr. 9:45am, Sunday School; 11:00am, Morning Worship; Mid-week Services Wednesdays, 7:00pm. (605)253-2622. www.dalesburgbaptist.org DALESBURG LUTHERAN CHURCH 12 miles North of Vermillion on University Road. Worship Services 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Website: www.dalesburglutheran.org ELK POINT BAPTISIT CHURCH Sunday worship at 11:00am, Wednesday evening Bible study at 7:00pm. 101 North Green St., Elk Point, SD 57069. (605)222-1981. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST "The Uncommon Denomination." Services are the first and third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. in the basement of the United Church of Christ, 226 E. Main. Child care services and refreshments provided. All welcome. For more information www.unitarianvermillion.blogspot.com You’re invited! Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Making Sense of the Symptoms and the Science If you’re an adult looking to learn more about MS relapses, you and a guest are invited to this free educational session where an MS healthcare professional will help you understand: Registration Information VISIT www.msrelapseprogram.com or Objectives CALL • What an MS relapse is and isn’t • The MS relapse experience—it’s different for everyone • The science behind the symptoms in MS relapse • Treating MS relapses—know your options 1-877-219-0410 Use Program ID # 2398. Complimentary meal and parking will be provided. Event Information Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014 Presented by: Tara Jo Bernhardt, RN Advanced Neurology of Colorado, LLC Check-in: 5:30 PM Time: Fort Collins, CO 6:00 PM Location: Red Steakhouse 1 East Main Street Vermillion, SD 57069 Space is limited. Please call 1-877-219-0410 or visit www.msrelapseprogram.com to register. Remember: You and a guest are welcome at this free educational session. 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