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Youth Celebrate 4-H Week 2023

Youth Celebrate 4-H Week 2023

Youth Celebrate 4-H Week 2023 In Their Own Words

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
During National 4-H Week, Jerauld/Buffalo County4-H memberscelebratetheorganization that engages, enables and empowers not only local youth but also makes an impact on 6 million young people every day.
Mercedes Jones uses a stuffed animal to illustrate taking care of a baby.

Mercedes Jones uses a stuffed animal to illustrate taking care of a baby.

Leadership: A Holistic Approach

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Submitted by Teen Leadership Academy Members Leadership is not limited to simply guiding a group or organization. As a member of the 4-H Teen Leadership Academy (TLA), we have come to appreciate the true meaning of leadership.
JOLENE KONECHNE

JOLENE KONECHNE

WSHS Alumna Named SDACTE Administrator of the Year

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The South Dakota Association of Career and Technical Education announced last month that Jolene Konechne, Director of ESL, CTE, Federal Programs and Accreditation at the Huron School District, has been awarded the 2023 South Dakota Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the...
Abby Kolousek, a WSHS senior who is hosting a playday next weekend as part of her senior project, is shown with her horse Diesel. A frequent participant in horse competitions, her favorite event is hunter equitation over fences.

Abby Kolousek, a WSHS senior who is hosting a playday next weekend as part of her senior project, is shown with her horse Diesel. A frequent participant in horse competitions, her favorite event is hunter equitation over fences.

WSHS Student Plans Playday for Senior Project: Postponed to Oct. 1 Due to Weather

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
A love of horses and playdays motivated Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) senior Abby Kolousek to take on organizing one of her own, set for October 1, 2023 at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds in Wessington Springs.
Buffalo County Rural Fire District received a $1,000 Operation Round-Up grant from Central Electric Cooperative for new gear. Pictured left to right: Central Electric Director Merl Bechen, Operation Round-Up Trustee Jill Ekstrum, Operation Round-Up Trustee Ellen Speck, Deandra Zastrow (front), Derek Zastrow, Raven Richardson (front), Ken Wulff, Ridge Roduner, Matt Sinkie, Tate VonEye, Lee Pawlowski, Allen Feugen, Jordan Waldner, Amos Stahl, Steve Roduner, Rodney Waldner, Pat Waskowiak and Jake Richardson.

Buffalo County Rural Fire District received a $1,000 Operation Round-Up grant from Central Electric Cooperative for new gear. Pictured left to right: Central Electric Director Merl Bechen, Operation Round-Up Trustee Jill Ekstrum, Operation Round-Up Trustee Ellen Speck, Deandra Zastrow (front), Derek Zastrow, Raven Richardson (front), Ken Wulff, Ridge Roduner, Matt Sinkie, Tate VonEye, Lee Pawlowski, Allen Feugen, Jordan Waldner, Amos Stahl, Steve Roduner, Rodney Waldner, Pat Waskowiak and Jake Richardson.

Central Electric awards grants to area groups in Kimball, Gann Valley

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Central Electric Cooperative recently awarded a $500 grant to the South Dakota Tractor Museum, a $500 grant to the Gann Valley Community Center and a $1,000 grant to Buffalo County Rural Fire District through Operation Round-Up.
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