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Halloween fun had in Sanborn County

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Published November 4, 2020, in Area News, Around the County, Headline News, Woonsocket

TOP LEFT: The Hiemstra/Olinger cousins handed out “witches brew” (little bottles of juice) from their Witches Brew stand during Woonsocket’s annual Trunk or Treat. This year the event was held in the parking lot of the Spirit of Faith Lutheran-Methodist church and was attended by over 100 kids and their parents or chaperones. 

…See additional photos in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

Fun Horse Show held

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Published October 16, 2020, in 4-H, Area News, Around the County, Forestburg, Headline News

Pictured are the Overall Grand and Reserve Champions for the day, back row, left to right: Ella Kolousek (Grand Champion Junior), Delaney Zoss (Grand Champion Senior), Bailey Feistner (Reserve Champion Senior), Avery Miller (Reserve Champion Junior); front row: Emelia Tapio (Grand Champion Beginner), Gracelyn Straight (Reserve Champion Beginner).

National 4-H Week kicked off to a good start with a Fun Horse Show at the 4-H Grounds in Forestburg on Sunday, Oct. 4. The day started out with the annual horse safety training for the 4-Hers by Eric Kobernusz of Mt. Vernon where they learned basic horse safety skills. 

The judge for the day was Jennifer Martinez of Ethan.  The top six finishers in each event of beginner, junior and senior were awarded ribbons.  Points were totaled and Grand Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons and prizes were awarded to overall beginner, junior and senior participants.  This event is sponsored by Sanborn and Jerauld/Buffalo Counties.

…See an additional photo and the results in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

Another fugitive wanted from Sanborn County crime

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Published October 2, 2020, in Area News, Around the County, Headline News

According to the Sanborn County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page, a man named Shannon Hanson is wanted for an escape and bond violation. According to the post, Hanson cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet on Thursday, Sept. 24. He was last seen in the Plankinton area and may have traveled to the Mitchell or Sioux Falls areas. 

According to Sanborn County Sheriff Tom Fridley, as of Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, Hanson had not been found, and no one seems to know where he is. He is not considered dangerous. If anyone has any information about Hanson’s whereabouts, they are asked to call their local law enforcement agency or 911.

…See a photo in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

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