On a pleasant but incredibly windy day, the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies Cross Country traveled to Lennox for the Cross Country Invitational. This highly competitive meet includes powerhouse teams from South Dakota, and provides a ‘next level’ competition for Elk Point. Even with the added competition, Joe Cross continued his strong season with his 6th victory of the year, pacing the boys’ varsity 5K race to a 16:08 winning time. Sioux Falls Christian won the boys team competition. For the varsity girls in the 5K race, Ashley Stark led the way running 21:46 to finish 36th. Ellie Maddox from Sioux Falls Christian took the win, and SFC took the team title placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.

By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1reporter@gmail.com The Elk Point-Jefferson Husky volleyball team took on the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers Sept. 29 and fell in 3 hard-fought sets – 16-25; 26-- 28; 14-25.

On Sept. 30, the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies celebrated Military Appreciation night under the Friday night lights.

On Monday, Sept. 26 the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Canton to compete in the Region 2A meet to qualify for state that is being held at Moccasin Creek, Aberdeen, SD Oct.

The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is offering $142,000 in funding for new high school Registered Apprenticeship programs. Four contracts up to $35,500 each will be awarded through the “Pathway Partnership Initiative.”

An exciting adventure waits for you and young gardeners in the Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG). For kids ages 9-13, this program has 12 classes beginning Jan. 22, 2023. Class size is limited so we are reaching out with an early organizational meeting Oct. 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the North Sioux City Community Library, 601 River Drive in North Sioux City.

Big game seasons are upon us and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) would like to remind hunters of game transportation rules. “As a reminder to veteran and new big game hunters, our department wants to make sure everyone who is out hunting this fall is mindful of our transportation rules.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs cannot be placed on state highway rights-of-way. “Election signs are showing up along the state’s roadways,” said Craig Smith, Director of Operations.

I wanted to take this opportunity to share important information regarding the upcoming general election, which will be held Nov. 8. South Dakota voters have the choice of voting in-person on Election Day or by casting an absentee ballot.

Like everything else, Immanuel Lutheran’s monthly Friends Feast was postponed due to COVID-19. Around April 2020, everything started closing and gatherings were limited. This also meant the brief end to Friends Feast. But now, come October, the event is back.