EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities across the nation covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are 10 percent lower than 2012 releases, even with an eight percent increase from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, in…

 

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EPJ approves contracts

Multiple teacher and coaching contracts were approved at the Elk Point-Jefferson School Board meeting March 13. Non-certified personnel salary agreements were approved for Melissa Curry adding Middle School/High School Principal’s Secretary for 2022-23 school year and Jake Terry as 7th Period – sixth grade computer class for 2022-23 school year.

 

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Prairie Estates deemed negligent

The family of Eldon Barnes filed a lawsuit against Prairie Estates and Thomas Olson, a medical director, after the death of Barnes. Barnes was admitted into Prairies Estates Healthcare Community in March 2015.

 

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SDDOH announces funding grant opportunity

The South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification is providing a grant opportunity to support skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in enhancing their infection prevention infrastructure necessary to support resident, visitor and facility healthcare personnel safety. This funding supports recruitment and retention opportunities for…

 

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Executive Function and School Success

At Dakota Valley Elementary School, we are ready to begin welcoming our newest Panthers to the district during our Kindergarten Round-Up event on March 30 and 31. These newest students will be members of the class of 2036! Each year as we hold this event, it gives our teachers a chance to share about school and kindergarten readiness with families, which many times includes the cognitive…

 

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DVMS performs“The One-Act Play Disaster”

The Dakota Valley middle school production of “The One-Act Play Disaster” written by Don Zolidus brought a lot of laughs on Monday, March 13th and Tuesday, March 14th. Both performances took place on stage in front of full crowds. There were 56 DV Panthers, in grades 6th-8th, who took part in this 45-minute show. Director Cody Juffer described the group of students involved as a “fantastic,…

 

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Bruns, Rosenquist to participate in 3-Class Shootout

The 35th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem, SD. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota. The games are as follows:

 

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Rabbitt donates to library

Rabbitt Family Vision Center, of North Sioux City, has been in business for 25 years and to celebrate they started things off by giving back to the area. Dr. Dan Rabbitt and Offi ce Manager Jeff Rabbitt were both at the North Sioux City Community Library on Thursday, March 2 to donate a low vision magnifier that can be used by all patrons.

 

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EPJ Boys battle hard to win state berth

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies showed their grit, determination and persistence to overcome the Waubay/Summit Mustangs March 9. With the 58-50 win, the Huskies advanced to the state tournament.

 

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