Hitting the books
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1@iw.net
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The students of Elk Point-Jefferson headed back to school Thursday, Aug. 18.
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Langle places 3rd in golf invite
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1@iw.net
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Elk Point-Jefferson’s Carter Langle took 3rd place individually at the Dell Rapids golf invitational Aug. 22. On the par 71 course, Langle shot 6 over ending with a score of 77. The second place finisher was Dakota Munger of Chamberlain with a 74 and Eli Anema of Sioux Falls Christian was medalist with a 71.
Huskies: Geared up and ready to go
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1@iw.net
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies were ready to play Friday, Aug. 19 in their season opener against Parker. After stepping onto the field, the Huskies didn’t look back crushing the Pheasants 50-0 and ending the game in the beginning of the 4th quarter.
Boys Golf:
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1@iw.net
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies boys golf team lost two lettermen due to graduation – Cade Fennel and Landon Geary – but return three players – Carter Langle (state qualifier), Lucas Hemmingstad and Evan Hailey (letter winners).
All coming together
News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The new site of the Union County Electric Cooperative building is starting to take shape. Nelson Construction has been working diligently to get the building raised, the concrete poured and the fence put up. The building is still on track for a spring 2023 completion.
Commissioners discuss multiple issues
News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1@iw.net Many issues awaited the Union County Board of County Commissioners at their Aug. 23 meeting, including sewer lines, county property, potential ordinance violations, tower and generators.
Scam alert from Union County Sheriff’s Office
News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The Union County Sheriff’s Office sent out a scam alert Wednesday, Aug. 17 stating that they have received multiple reports of various individuals receiving scam phone calls.
Truhe retires after over 40 years
News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Southeast Farmers Cooperative General Manager Don Truhe is retiring as of Aug. 31, 2022. Truhe considers himself a graduate of the “school of hard knocks,” starting his 42-year career a few years out of high school. He started with Southeast in 1980, and in less than a year was promoted to General Manager, where he has served ever since.
Dipping below the horizon
News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Another day came to an end as the sun gave the area one last display of color before disappearing below the horizon. Photo by Shannon Jost • leader1@iw.net .
