Special Olympics South Dakota Summer Games at The University of South Dakota was a huge success this year, with Elk Point-Jefferson Unified Champion Schools Special Olympics bringing home an impressive number of medals. The event took place on May 16-17, and five students from EPJ participated in various events over the two days.

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The Elk Point City Council had a full agenda on May 6 as they swore in new council members and had a host of people in the audience to discuss various matters. Council members sworn onto the council were Deb McCreary (Mayor), Ben Irlbeck (Ward One), Kris Hurlbert (Ward Two) and Renee Irwin (Ward Three).

A project has begun at the port of entry located four miles north of Jefferson on Interstate 29. This port of entry was the state’s first electronic screening facility. The project includes removal of the existing commercial vehicle electronic screening equipment. Once removed, concrete pavement will be placed and the new commercial vehicle electronic screening equipment will be installed.

Elk Point resident Marti O’Dea, also known by many as the Walking Christmas Tree, was named this year’s Fore the Cure recipient. “Marti is an amazing woman who has helped with this very fundraiser in years past,” their press release stated.

A public hearing on a nuisance violation for property located at 31798 475th Ave., Elk Point was held at the Union County Commission meeting on April 30 at 11:15 a.m. The property belonging to Richard and Wanda Jilderda was declared a nuisance at their prior meeting because of garbage, trash, trees and branches and inoperative, wrecked motor vehicles and campers sitting upon the property.

Three former Huron stars are among the 14 greats who will be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 24.

The Jefferson City Council opened their May 6 meeting to discuss unfinished business before swearing in the new council. Tom Johnson with JET Enterprises, LLC was present to update the council on the removal process of the old Jefferson High School building.

Horizon Health, a leading provider of health care services in rural South Dakota, officially launched their new unified brand identity to better reflect Horizon Health’s commitment to innovation and excellence in serving the health needs of its communities. The event, held at the De Smet Event Center, showcased the new brand and vision for the future, with remarks from Horizon CEO, Wade Erickson and Representative Stephanie Sauder.

EF High School Exchange Year is looking for amazing families to host fantastic students from another country for the 202425 school year. It is an exciting opportunity with no cost to you. Contact Wendy to find a student. Text 712389-0532or email at wendy.magnussen@efexchangeyear. org.