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UNION COUNTY FAIR RESULTS 2

The Union County Fairboard and Extension Staff would like to congratulate the 4-H members, leaders and parents on all the static and livestock exhibits and Youth-In-Action events that 4-H members participated in at the recent Union County Fair and 4-H Achievement Days. South Dakota 4-H follows the Danish ribbon system. 4-H awards are based on a standard, instead of a comparison of other exhibits in the class. By using the Danish system, each exhibit gets judged on its own merit. Each 4-H members are allowed to take up four display exhibits, four exhibits per each animal species and four exhibits per each Youth-In-Action event to the South Dakota State Fair. The State Fair in Huron is Sept. 1-5.
Hitting the books

The students of Elk Point-Jefferson headed back to school Thursday, Aug. 18.
All coming together

The new site of the Union County Electric Cooperative building is starting to take shape. Nelson Construction has been working diligently to get the building raised, the concrete poured and the fence put up. The building is still on track for a spring 2023 completion.
Truhe retires after over 40 years

Southeast Farmers Cooperative General Manager Don Truhe is retiring as of Aug. 31, 2022. Truhe considers himself a graduate of the “school of hard knocks,” starting his 42-year career a few years out of high school. He started with Southeast in 1980, and in less than a year was promoted to General Manager, where he has served ever since.
Dipping below the horizon

Another day came to an end as the sun gave the area one last display of color before disappearing below the horizon. Photo by Shannon Jost • leader1@iw.net .

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Notice to Elk Point residents

The City of Elk Point is continuing its work for the best interests of all the people and businesses in our community. The City has once again hired an independent contractor to make inspections in our community to identify violations of the ordinances as they relate to property maintenance. These violations may include illegal vehicles, unlicensed and inoperable, being stored in the open areas…

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Tourism director visits Elk Point

Noreen Jorgensen spent a week in Pierre where she attended the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. She represented her business, Blue Tin Ranch, Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association and the Agri-Tourism South Dakota members.

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VonHaden’s recall history, memories

Other than 43 years and 8 months of heartburn, there are more memories of Ollie’s Drive-Inn in Elk Point. The notorious Ollie’s Drive-Inn originally opened in 1946 as Harry’s Nifty Nine.

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The efforts of a teacher include more than teaching

For the last 25 years, Toni Hall has been a staple in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District. With 29 years of experience, 25 of them with EPJ, Hall knows all the effort it takes to be a teacher.

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Local athletes nominated for fall sports players of the year

The South Dakota High School Sports Awards announced the nominees for all of the fall sports played in the state of South Dakota. The winners of each of the following sports will be announced during the live show to be held June 12 at the Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls.

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Activities association seeks procedure for adding sports

On Wednesday, March 1, the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors passed the _rst reading of a procedure that will provide a structure for adding new sports and _ne arts activities.

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Ejections in high school sports way up this year

A discussion about appreciation events for high school sports of_cials led to the revelation that there have been 87 ejections of players, coaches and fans at high school sporting events this year. At the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors meeting March 1, SDHSAA Assistant Executive Director Randy Soma said there have been 87 ejections this year compared to 30 last…

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Girls may get their own wrestling tournament

Because of the growth in the number of participants, it has been proposed that a separate girls’ wrestling tournament be held next year. Currently the state wrestling tournament includes boys’ and girls’ divisions.

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The One-Act Play Disaster

Dakota Valley middle school students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th will perform “The One-Act Play Disaster” on March 13 and 14, at 7 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center. There is no cost for admission, but free will donations will be accepted.

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Southeast A.B.A.T.E. holds presentation

The Southeast A.B.A.T.E. is going to hold a presentation on motorcycle safety and awareness on Saturday, March 11. The event will be held at the North Sioux City Community Center (connected to the Fire Hall) at 205 Sodrac Drive from 1 to 4 p.m.

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