September 2024

The 2024 Mastery Showcase concluded with a remarkable display of talent and dedication, highlighting young participants’ exceptional abilities across the region. The event, which aims to celebrate and promote excellence in various disciplines, saw exciting competition and outstanding performances.

Hope Baysinger from Sanborn County led the pack, securing first place with her exemplary project, “Clothes for a Cause.” She sewed pants and skirts to send to a poverty community. Baysinger’s achievement is a testament to her hard work, creativity, and mastery in her chosen field. Her success at the showcase brings pride to Sanborn County.

The Mastery Showcase is known for its rigorous evaluation process, including display and interview judging phases. Participants must present their projects and answer questions from the judge, Dr. Tim Tanner, SDSU Extension State 4-H Program Director, demonstrating their understanding and expertise.

The judging criteria focus on the quality and impact of the projects, as well as the participants’ presentation skills and ability to articulate their ideas clearly.

The 2024 Mastery Showcase provided a platform for young talents to shine and highlighted the importance of fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among youth. The event inspires future participants and reminds them of the incredible potential of young minds.

As the showcase concluded, the participants were celebrated for their achievements, and the top performers were awarded for their exceptional work.

…See a picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly journal!

Blackhawks face tough teams at home

Ladies finishes with strong win over Ethan in three

The SCW Blackhawks volleyball ladies hosted two competitive teams on their home courts last week. They started with playing Hanson in Forestburg on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Unfortunately, the Beaverettes dammed up the Blackhawks’ chance at a win and swam away with a victory in four sets with scores of 18-25, 23-25, 25-20 and 16-25. 

On Thursday, Sept. 5, SCW welcomed the Ethan Rustlers to Woonsocket. The teams were very compatible, but the Lady Blackhawks proved to be the more determined squad as they won the battle and earned the win in three sets with scores of 25-23, 25-20 and 25-22.

The SCW Blackhawks’ varsity volleyball team is now 3-2 on the season. They were in Corsica on Tuesday night for an evening full of games starting with junior high at 4 p.m. They are in Parkston tonight (Thursday) with junior high starting at 4 p.m. They then compete in the Wolsey-Wessington Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14. They host Wessington Springs next Tuesday night in Woonsocket with junior high starting at 4 p.m.

…Read individual stats and see a team photo in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

Sandra Collecchi

Auburn, Wash.

Sandra “Sam” (Olson) Collecchi, 61, of Auburn, Wash., formerly of Letcher, passed away July 13, 2024, in Tacoma, Wash. 

A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Letcher Community Center.

Sandra, daughter of Gerald and Patricia Olson, was born June 6, 1963, in Mitchell. Sam grew up in Letcher and graduated from Letcher High School in 1981. She furthered her education at Nettleton Business College.

Sam was united in marriage with Randy Lee Collecchi in 1987 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She enjoyed a fulfilling career, retiring as an M&R Superintendent at SSA Marine Terminals. Sam’s dedication and work ethic were evident throughout her professional life.

Outside of work, Sam embraced her passions for camping, fishing, hunting, shopping, and gardening.

Sam is survived by her husband, Randy Collecchi; her siblings, Connie Marsden, Gerald (Ole) Olson, Julie Greene and Kayleen (Casey) Olson; her stepchildren, Kyle Collecchi and Miranda (Justin) Griffith and two grandchildren.

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