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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!

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!

Members of the Town & Country Fire Dept. attended a demonstration/training session Tuesday night. Josh Buer from M & T Fire and Safety instructed crews on the latest vehicle stabilization/extraction techniques and equipment. Despite the rain, crews spent three hours gaining valuable knowledge and skills to better prepare for emergencies.

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

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