The Brule-Go-Getters 4-H Club is significantly impacting the local community by promoting 4-H and extending a helping hand to local farmers. Their recent monthly meeting was not just a routine gathering but an opportunity to exemplify the spirit of community service and collaboration.

The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the council chambers of City Hall. Mayor Mc-Creary presided over the meeting, and all council members, including Penfield, Abraham, Irwin, Hurlbert, VonHaden, and Irlbeck, were present. City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Police Chief Limoges, Finance Officer Hammitt, and Public Works Director Job also attended.

The latest Jefferson City Council meeting held on October 7, 2024, was attended by Mayor P. Rigg and council members J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, and M. Stokely. Also present were S. LaFleur-Sayler, M. Roark, and D. Sharkey.

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The Elk Point-Jefferson choir is staying busy throughout the months of October and November. Katelyn Brunick, EPJ’s 5th-12th grade Choir & Vocal Jazz Director, is readily preparing the Huskies for an October 28th concert at the school. It is called the “Halloween Spook-tacular Choir Concert”.

The Huskies had a nice game against the Flandreau Fliers on Friday, October 11, 2024. The victory by a score of 21-14 was made even sweeter as it was senior and parents night, at home, for Elk Point-Jefferson.

Warm October temperatures greeted the Elk Point-Jefferson cross country team for their meets at Vermillion on October 7, 2024 and in Lennox on October 10, 2024. At times conditions were windy, but the Huskies showed strength against competition from in and around southeastern South Dakota.

The Dakota Dunes Homeowner’s Association (HOA) hosted its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 6, 2024. In past years, the event took place on the tennis courts of the Dakota Dunes Country Club. However, this year, it was moved to Prairie Park. All in attendance appeared to enjoy the new venue and wonderful atmosphere.

The Women’s Wednesday Club recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 125th Anniversary on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The event, filled with profound historical significance and camaraderie, took place at the Union County Historical Society’s Charles Murtha House, where club members adorned themselves in turn-of-the-century costumes to honor the occasion.

The South Dakota State Library awarded certification to 38 librarians from 27 libraries at the annual South Dakota Library Association conference on Sept. 26 in Aberdeen, S.D. The voluntary certification program recognizes library directors and staff who have met certain certification standards.