Chad Honomichl, 48, of Elk Point, SD passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Governor Kristi Noem, Representative Mary Fitzgerald and Senator John Wiik announced HB 1075, which will deliver the largest tax cut in South Dakota history by eliminating the sales tax on groceries. This proposal would put $102 million back in the pockets of South Dakotans.

Due to a newly funded program through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and South Dakota general fund dollars, the Elk Point Community Ambulance will receive new equipment. Through the grant and funds granted by Governor Kristi Noem, a total $1.7 million are available to ambulance services across the state. On Jan. 27, the Elk Point ambulance will receive Telemedicine in Motion through Avel eCare.

Southern Union County Leader-Courier was there to cover it all. January The year began with the Union County Board of County Commissioners needing to redefi ne the lines of their districts due to the 2020 census.

For over 15 years, Elk Point and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least six blood donation opportunities per year. Over the course of January, one blood drive was hosted to support the 150- plus local hospitals that LifeServe Blood Center serves. They collected 28 units of blood which has the ability to save up to 84 local lives.

South Dakota FFA state officers in conjunction with 49 district FFA officers hosted over 40 legislatures and special guests for a legislative breakfast to connect about current trends in agriculture, education, FFA and also the political process on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Izaak Walton League facility in Pierre, SD.

Rachel Bryan, a student at Dakota Valley, and Mackenzie Steinbrecher from Yankton County attended the 4-H National Western Round Up and placed fifth overall in Hippology in Denver, CO. They were a team of three but the third member was unable to make it out to Denver due to the bad weather. Hippology is the study of horses. 4-H kids from around the country met in Denver to compete at the round up. Some kids came as far away as Hawaii.

A Public Protection Classification survey was conducted in May 2022 by Insurance Services Officer (ISO) and indicated that the City of Jefferson could drop in an insurance rating if corrective action isn’t taken. The city council learned of this at their meeting Jan. 10.

Karen Lee Barrett, an Elk Point resident and business owner, has played Bridge for a good portion of her life. She has been a competitive bridge player for 55 years and was playing professionally for 20 years.

The city of Elk Point would like to remind residents to please recycle authorized recycling materials only. Authorized Items • #1 and #2 plastics only.