On Nov. 9, the Elk Point-Jefferson National Honor Society met for its annual induction ceremony.

Representative Chris Kassin has announced that he will seek re-election in 2024 to the South Dakota State House of Representatives from District 17. Kassin was elected to his first term in the State House in November 2022.

The St. Joseph Catholic Church group served the Nov. 13 Friends Feast. Friends Feast is held monthly at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elk Point. It’s open to everyone. Meals are provided by different community organizations in Elk Point. This month’s menu consisted of lasagna, garlic toast, tossed salad and cupcakes. They served 195 meals. Those who signed in as helper were, Rita Ahmann, Amy Giorgio, Owen Rigg, Anthony Tatro, Landon Johnsen, Keaton Hinds, Makinley Hammitt, Chloe Niles, Molly Geary, Cera Schmitz, Lauren McDermott, Connor Sayler, Luke Schmitz, Ben Prouty, Renae McInerney, Dorothy Geary, Karla Hinds, Kristi Lehman, Danette Monahan, Andrea Geary, Maggie Grassel, Donna Abrams, Jon and Shirley Larsen, Dan and Marie Fullenkamp, Terri Chicoine, Leona McInerney and Henry W.

Over 20 people attended the Elk Point City Council meeting, either in favor or against a zoning change that would take a property out of general business into multi-family district. The property in question is an empty lot at 801 East Main Street in between North Wood Street and North Green Street owned by Larry Brady (East River Properties, LLC) in Vermillion.

The Panther high school debate team was in Mitchell, SD on Nov. 17 and 18 to compete in the 31st annual Mc-Govern Speech and Debate Tournament. Four Dakota Valley students participated in individual events on Friday and 14 Panthers debated on Saturday for the team.

The Panther quiz bowl team had their first high school competition on Monday, Nov. 13 in Hartford, SD.

In a society that often places a premium on success, the idea of allowing your child to fail might seem counterintuitive. However, experts in child development and education are increasingly advocating for a shift in perspective, emphasizing the importance of failure and the growth mindset it cultivates as a crucial component of personal growth and future success. For the purpose of this article, failure does not necessarily mean receiving an F as a letter grade, but rather, any setback that falls below the standard expectation that a parent may have for their child in multiple settings and contexts. The idea of failure providing an opportunity for growth and future success extends far beyond the scope of a classroom, the basketball court, football field or stage. It’s a natural instinct for parents to shield their children from disappointment, but the reality is that failure is an inevitable part of life. Allowing your child to experience setbacks provides invaluable opportunities for learning resilience, problem- solving and the ability to navigate challenges.

Dakota Valley Head Coach Tiffany Wendling was named a 2023 Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association (SDCCTFCA). Wendling received this Class A award for the part of the state designated as Area 2/East.

The ARK United Methodist Church will once again be helping families experience hope during the upcoming holiday season. On Saturday, Dec.

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