The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board heard an update on the district’s goals and from the building committee at their last meeting Nov. 13.

Unrivaled Traditions Outdoors (UTO) has been providing various opportunities for local veterans since its inception in 2018. Recently, the American Legion Post 134 and the VFW each donated $500 to UTO to help sponsor three local veterans on a waterfowl hunting experience.

There is no lack of work in the agricultural industry, whether its farming corn and soybeans, feeding animals or fixing equipment around the farm. For one local Elk Point-Jefferson senior, he’s learning a different aspect of agriculture – the cleaning of small grain and seed and all that it entails.

The saying is that “it takes two,” and it rang true in this situation. A Union County couple – Eldon and Marcene Heeren – have a unique farm which took the two of them many years to build and maintain.

People who survive on that morning cup of Joe will soon be happy as caffeine will soon become available on Main Street in Elk Point. Union Bean & Company plans to open in mid-December in the old Triumph Chiropractic building. Matt and Karissa Munce are leasing the building from Dr. Kirstin Carlson and are currently converting the inside.

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.

Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Mike Rounds will be conducting outreach in the community of Elk Point to assist residents with any issues they may have with federal agencies.