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Winter 18

Sesdac, Inc. Renovation Project

We are pleased to announce the completion of Sesdac, Inc. Renovation Project. In efforts to continue to meet the needs of the people we support and make the building more welcoming and friendlier, we recognized that a renovation was needed.

Designed by Fiegen Construction, the project includes the renovation of all activity rooms and offices; created more private work spaces; updated the fitness area, break room and restrooms; and added an upgraded air filtration system, new carpet and new furniture for part of the building. Our group homes have also seen a new air filtration system and will get more updates like new paint and new carpet in the near future.

The entire cost was covered from grant funds received in early January, 2021. Thanks to a 2019 donation from Midwest Ready Mix & Equipment, Inc. we were finally able to acquire new equipment for the sensory room and transform it into a very relaxing and calming environment for the people we support. Recently we have resumed the Day Services Program at the Center and we are very pleased to see everyone’s reaction to those changes and hear all the positive and nice compliments.

We would like to thank everyone who was involved with this project: Fiegen Construction, Midwest Ready Mix & Equipment, Inc., and last, but not least, our entire Sesdac team for all the hard work and dedication.

Vermillion Public Library

New to 2022 is Kanopy, our new video streaming service, and OverDrive digital Comics & Graphic Novels. Our pre-school programs are Monday-Thursday and our afterschool programs are Monday-Friday at 3:45 pm! Check out our website/social media or stop by the library for dates on our monthly Lunch & Learn program, Blind Date with a Book, Edie’s Booksale, adult winter reading challenge, and other upcoming programs.

Wells Fargo Bank

We’re happy to say that our lobby is back to being open and we are open Monday through Friday from 9-5. Due to our increase in lobby traffic and our growing community we have three new full-time employees: one banker named Christian and two tellers named Cooper and Hannah. If you see any of our new employees in the branch, please say hi! We are so excited to see the community face-to-face in the branch again!

“Gamelan: A Way of Life” opens March 25 in the Groves Gallery for Special Exhibitions

“Learning about gamelan music is learning about life,” according to gamelan master Midiyanto. Celebrate the music and instruments of the Kyai Rengga Manis Everist Gamelan and discover how gamelan is a reflection of Indonesian lessons, values, and culture.

Originating in Indonesia centuries ago and varying by region, Gamelan means “ensemble” and refers to a revered set of mostly percussion instruments, crafted and tuned to be played together. Themes to be explored in this special exhibit include: “Unity in Diversity,” “Permanence and Impermanence,” and the “Inevitable Gong.”

The exhibit is free and open to the public at the National Music Museum through the summer months on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm and on Saturdays from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Tour the NMM and Center for Preservation and Research

Take a closer look at the NMM’s progress and planned exhibitions during a series of open house events to be held at the National Music Museum and the Museum’s offsite Center for Preservation and Research this spring. Staff will be on-hand to answer questions and walk guests through the facilities, providing insight and information on the ongoing exhibition renovations in the NMM’s original Carnegie building following our NMM Live! concerts on the following Fridays:

• Sunday, April 10th, 1-4 pm • Friday, May 20th, 1-4 pm

The Center for Preservation and Research, located at 1225 Carr St. (next to Polaris on Highway 50), will be open for public tours on the following dates:

• Saturday, April 16, 9 am-1pm • Sunday, July 24, 12- 4pm

NMM Live! Concert Series

The NMM’s concert series, NMM Live!, will continue this spring with a series of Friday noon concerts, as well as and extended Sunday afternoon performance. All concerts are held in in the National Music Museum’s Janet Wanzek Performance Hall in Vermillion, SD. Admission is free. Below is the schedule for the remainder of the year:

• Friday, March 11 (12:00 pm) - Maggie in the Meantime, Celtic • Friday, March 25 (12:00 pm) – Bel Canto Duo, oboe & cello • Sunday, April 10 (2:00 p.m.) - Valencia Baryton Project, baryton, violin & viola trio • Friday, April 22 (12:00 pm) - Jared Finck and Dan Kilbride, local favorites • Friday, May 6 (12:00 pm) Dwight Lamb, Bill Peterson and John Everist, Danish folk music • Friday, May 20 (12:00 pm) - Deborah Check Reeves and John Check, Klezmer music

Indigo Spa has moved!

Indigo has moved to a larger location on Main St. two doors down from the Varsity Pub. In November, Indigo launched a new makeup line, Jane Iredale Cosmetics, aka the skincare makeup. Drop in and try out the colors and feel good knowing the ingredients benefit your complexion. More information at IndigoVermillionSpa.com.

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Updates from Lambeth Law Office

Lambeth Law Office is a general legal practice that seeks to provide compassionate legal representation to the people of southeastern South Dakota.

It has been a fun and busy year at Lambeth Law Office. Returning to Vermillion in April 2021, Lambeth Law Office has hit the ground running, with clients lined up well before its official restart date- people were calling Kasen for representation before he’d even announced his plans to resume his practice. This experience has been great for Kasen, who has successfully represented clients in ever more diverse fields of the law.

LLO (as it is affectionately referred to by Kasen and his wife Beth) was honored in June 2021 to be selected as the new legal services provider for the students of the University of South Dakota. In this regard, Kasen has been able to share his passion for helping others with the student body by such vehicles as the Know Your Rights campaign and passionate representation of those students who require a helping hand to guide them through their legal difficulties.

In July 2021, LLO was honored by the people of Vermillion and surrounding areas during its ribbon cutting, put on by the VCDC. Initially planning for a turnout of around 15, LLO received easily double that figure. Thankfully, Pizza Ranch and Varsity Pub saved the day by providing fresh pizza and drinks for hungry visitors!

LLO was graciously provided another opportunity to offer compassionate legal representation in September 2021 when it was offered a chance to serve as one of three public defenders for Union County. Because of this opportunity, LLO will also be opening a second office in Elk Point!

Kasen is genuinely touched by the massive outpouring of support that the Vermillion community has shown his business. If it weren’t for the wonderful community that is Vermillion, the efforts of the hardworking people at VCDC and VermillionNext, and all of those mentors along the way, Kasen’s dream of having a viable solo law practice would have never gained traction.

Thank you from Mazing Acres

Just like that, another fabulous fall season has come and gone. We give many, many thanks to our wonderful guests, our generous sponsors, our top notch staff, and our supportive family & friends! Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch wouldn’t survive without all our fans!!! So thank you for believing in us, visiting us, and sharing about us!

We look forward to bringing you new attractions in 2022 and a new adventure with Mazing Porches… your concierge pumpkin delivery & design service. Mazing Porches will bring fall to your home, office, school, or sorority! Mark your calendar for August 1, 2022, when we will open up porch pumpkin ordering. Limited spots available!

Vermillion Walmart is hiring for multiple positions!

To apply text jobs to 240240 or go to careers.walmart.com

Starting wage $17.00-$20.50

Full-Time = 40 Hours = Set shift = Set days off

Benefits

> Free college degree > Paid Maternity Leave

> Discount card > Medical, Dental, Vision