An Elk Point boy with special needs is busy gathering his gear for a big game hunt all courtesy of the PDR Disabled Youth organization. Thomas Kosinski has enjoyed South Dakota’s long-honored hunting tradition before. On a prior deer hunt with the PDR Hunt group his sharp shooting skill was spot-on, and he proficiently harvested a Whitetail deer.

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 South Dakota State Fair. 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 was Sept. 1-5.

The “Jefferson Bridge” between Union County Highway #7 and Iowa State #12 will be closing on Monday, Sept. 19.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies took on the Canton C-Hawks in an away match, resulting in 5 sets of play Sept. 8. The C-Hawks soared over the Huskies in the 5th set to take the full match – 25-18, 11-25, 18-25, 25-22, 5-15.

The Huskies went up against the West Central Trojans Sept. 6 and walked away victorious in 3 – 25-11; 25-19; 25-17.

The Huskies travelled to the Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion Sept. 8 to play in the Vermillion Invite. There were 14 teams participating, with one (Wagner) team that didn’t finish. EPJ took 10th place.

The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2022 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers and members of the public are invited to nominate a farmer who has made a significant contribution to specialty crop production in the state. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and nursery crops, including floriculture.

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) Huskies’ Cross Country team travelled to Canton for the Canton Cross Country Invite. On their calendar every year, this meet is an opportunity to run a tough, hilly course. Teams include West Central, Vermillion, EPJ, Canton, Dakota Valley, Parker and Tea Area. The temperature was blistering hot, adding to the difficulty.

For the f irst time, the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies sent a runner to the Heartland Preview Saturday, Sept. 10 at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls. This elite meet includes top runners throughout the region, with Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity races for boys and girls.

ELO CPAs & Advisors announced the acquisition of Quam, Berglin & Post, P.C., an Elk Point-based CPA firm with satellite offices in Alcester and Vermillion. The combination of these firms brings together two legacy firms that have been each rooted in South Dakota for 40 or more years each. This transaction will bring a wealth of additional services, technical expertise and resources to our mutual clients. The combination will: