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The Quam, Berglin & Post, P.C. now has a new sign posted after their acquisition by ELO CPAs & Advisors. Photo by Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1reporter@gmail.com

Pumpkin Patch to open for the season

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 15, 2022

An 8-acre pumpkin patch outside of Jefferson opens Sept. 15 for the fall season. Mike Dailey has had a family-owned and operated farm and pumpkin patch for several years. This year, the pick-your-own pumpkin patch has a new feature – a corn maze.

In July a carved bear was stolen on a Friday between the hours of 3-9 a.m. The owner put a sign out on their bench where the carved bear was missing with a sad face with tears and a message that said, “Please bring my bear back.” Four boys (triplets and their cousin) placed a stuffed bear on my bench Labor Day weekend when the owners were gone. The boy went to the house Saturday, Sept. 10 and knocked on the door to tell the owners they were the ones who replaced my stolen bear. They said, “Don’t worry if

Bear heroes in Jefferson

News Staff

Thursday, September 15, 2022

In July a carved bear was stolen on a Friday between the hours of 3-9 a.m. The owner put a sign out on their bench where the carved bear was missing with a sad face with tears and a message that said, “Please bring my bear back.” Four boys (triplets and their cousin) placed a stuffed bear on my bench Labor Day weekend when the owners were gone. The boy went to the house Saturday, Sept. 10 and knocked on the door to tell the owners they were the ones who replaced my stolen bear. They said, “Don’t worry if this bear is taken, we have three more bears.”

City approves paying off debt

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Three fund transfers were approved to “prepay the debt in full” at the Elk Point City Council meeting Sept. 7. All the funds were transferred from the electric fund. The first was prepayment of debt in full on the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bond Series 2022 for $24,193.16; the second, $37,661.43 for prepayment of debt in full on Wastewater System Revenue Bond Series 2006; and the last, $66,156.99 to the Wastewater System Revenue Bond Series 2008.

Commissioners hear update on fairground appraisal, Blue Tin Ranch

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 15, 2022

An appraisal for the Union County Fairgrounds has been in the works since the June 14 meeting. A commercial appraiser from Sioux Falls was hired not to exceed $8,000 and half was to be repaid by the City of Alcester. However, after hearing nothing from the appraiser and seeing no progress, the Union County Commissioners approved a different appraisal company to handle the work at their meeting Sept. 6. Elwood & Martin Appraisals, LLC was approved to do the appraisal for the fairgrounds on the recommendation of State’s Attorney Jerry Miller.

Anthony Roark, Andy McIntosh and Nicki Werner prepare another batch for brewing. Submitted photo

Brewing community relationships one beer at a time

Bybethsherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 8, 2022

The only brewery in Union County – Jefferson Beer Supply – opened its doors Jan. 1, 2022 and began selling their own beer in May. Since then, Nicki Werner and Anthony Roark have come up with creative ways to draw people to their business and to Jefferson.

Harvest has begun for some area farmers and agricultural businesses. Drive safely and share the road so everyone gets to their destinations safely. Photo by Beth Sherard-Hutcheson • times1reporter@gmail.com

Roadway safety during harvest

John Keimig Sdsu Extension Youth Safety Field

Thursday, September 8, 2022

If you have been on the roads lately, you have probably noticed that harvest has started. While seeing fields getting taken out is a pretty visual reminder, there are other things that happen during harvest that may not be as obvious. But, all of those things lead to sharing the road with agricultural producers.

Eligible families may apply for free or reduced-price meal programs

News Staff

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Child and Adult Nutrition Services in the South Dakota Department of Education announces income eligibility guidelines for free milk and free and reduced-price meals. The policy applies to children unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk and/or Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP). The administrative office of each school or agency that participates in any of these federal programs has a copy of the policy available for review.

BHSU volleyball team visits Elk Point

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

On Friday, Aug. 26, the Black Hills State University volleyball team rolled into Elk Point on their way to Missouri. The team bus pulled into the home of Corri and Seth Rubida for lunch before heading to the Rockhurst Invitational in Kansas City. According to first year BHSU head coach, Bree Davis, it is a team tradition to stop at the homes of players when they drive by. Karly Marx, a senior and recruit from Elk Point-Jefferson, is the starting setter of the 2022 team.

The slide finally arrived and was able to be installed at the Elk Point City Pool. The slide opened for the last weekend of the pool’s season Aug. 27 and 28. The pool was opening for swimming from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 28 and held a dog swim from 6-8 p.m. to close out the season. The pool also hosted a movie night earlier in the season. Photo by Peterman Photography • photoman@iw.net

Enjoying new slide before season’s end

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

The slide finally arrived and was able to be installed at the Elk Point City Pool. The slide opened for the last weekend of the pool’s season Aug. 27 and 28. The pool was opening for swimming from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 28 and held a dog swim from 6-8 p.m. to close out the season. The pool also hosted a movie night earlier in the season. Photo by Peterman Photography • photoman@iw.net

Kids were able to play on a bounce house at Immanuel Lutheran’s Family Fun Night Aug. 28. Photo courtesy of Gary Schaeffer

Immanuel holds Family Fun Night

News Staff

Thursday, September 1, 2022

The Immanuel Lutheran Church Council decided to bring the Elk Point and Jefferson communities together one more time to celebrate summer and the beginning of the school year. A Family Fun Night & BBQ was held the evening of Sunday, Aug. 28.