South Dakota Department of Health Secretary Joan Adam has announced her retirement. “My time with the Department of Health has been very rewarding,” Adam said.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Parker Dec. 15 to snag some Pheasants for supper. The Huskies bared their teeth and kept the Pheasants from scoring above 10 points in 3 out of 4 quarters and allowed 12 points in the 4th. The girls came away with a 41-32 win.

A special council meeting was called for the City of Elk Point to finish business before the end of the year. Employee raises were determined and approved by the council.

All students in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District were the recipients of new shoes thanks to a local church. Beacon Church in Elk Point held a fundraising to raise money to donate 700 pairs of shoes to the students of Elk Point-Jefferson.

With the recent announcement of the closure of Prairie Estates Care Center in Elk Point and the auction of the building and property, the Elk Point-Jefferson School Board discussed looking at purchasing the property at their meeting Dec. 12.

“I once read that part of a person’s legacy will be how they have set up their successors to succeed.” Terri Chicoine After 32 years, a integral part of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District will be walking through the doors for the last time and into a new norm of retired life. Terri Chicoine, the Elk Point-Jefferson Business Manager, has seen a lot of changes throughout her years of employment with the district, including technology changes and the reorganization of the district.

Union County’s elected officials were approved for a raise at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting Dec. 13. As of next year, elected officials will see an increase of $2 per hour, except Union County State’s Attorney Jerry Miller who is receiving a $7,000 raise.

As he was finishing putting together a pressure washer in Aaladin’s workshop, Noah Thooft explained his paid internship position at Aaladin. “I build the entire machine from start to finish,” Thooft said.

Union County’s elected officials were approved for a raise at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting Dec. 13. As of next year, elected officials will see an increase of $2 per hour, except Union County State’s Attorney Jerry Miller who is receiving a $7,000 raise.

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