Philip, SD

The Haakon/Jackson County Fair will be held in Philip on Thursday, Friday and Saturday - July 30th - August 1st  - at the Fairgrounds. 

Exhibitors for the Open Class can bring their exhibits to the Legion Hall between 4:30 to 700pm on Thursday, the 30th.  Divisions include:  Flowers, Horticulture, Herbs, Fruit, Clothing, Needlework, Food Preservation, Baked Goods, Candy, Honey Products, Eggs, Arts & Crafts, Photography/Video, Graphic Design, Computer Technology and Writing. 

There is no entrance fee and premiums will be awarded.  The Clara Roseth Award will be given to the entrant with the most ribbon points.  

The Talent Show will be held August 1st in the Legion Hall at 7:00pm.  The contest is open to individuals and groups in three divisions:  13 & under, 13 to 19, and 19 & older.  Winner of the 13 to 19 age division is eligible to participate in the State Talent Show in Mitchell.  Contestants can enter in vocals, musical instruments, dance or read an original piece of poetry or dramatic writing. 

Cash prizes will be given to the winners.  Remember, last year’s 13 to 19 winner, Keenie Word, won the state tournament.

Pen of 3 Show will be held on Saturday, August 1st, at 2:00pm at the Fairgrounds.  Pen of 3 must consist of three (3) bred yearling heifers.  These heifers musst be raised and owned by the individual entering the contest.  Cattle may be entered starting at 11:00am until 1:45pm.  Entries accepted until show time.  Prizes will be awarded. 

Contact Brandon Mitchell (605-837-2794) for more information.  Pen of 3 is sponsored by the Presho Livestock Auction. 

The workshop set for Tuesday, July 28th has been postponed. The Murdo Horizons Team is in the process of selecting another date. More information will follow.

Are you a First-Time Homebuyer, Homeowner, Renter
or Property Manger?

If so, then don’t miss this chance to hear more about all of the Financial resources available to you!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Dan Parish Technology Center (behind the Murdo Auditorium-307 Kennedy Street)
2-4 pm CST

This workshop will provide information about the various state and federal housing programs available to rural residents & developers including:
►Rental Assistance ►Housing Tax Credits
►First-Time Homebuyers ►Downpayment Assistance
►Home Repair & Rennovation ►Rural Community Housing Development

Featured Speakers:
-SD Housing Authority
-USDA Rural Development
-Rural Housing Playbook
-Centerville Development Corporation

This workshop is brought to you FREE of charge by Murdo Horizons.

For more information or to register contact Ray Erikson 669-2272, Lori Waldron 669-3031 or Jewell Bork 669-2852

The Drama Group presented the play to good crowds on Friday, Saturday,

& Sunday, June 5th, 6th, & 7th at the Fine Arts Gym.  The group did a great

job getting the audience to laugh at the hysterics that went on on stage!

A moving ceremony and all-evening celebration honored cancer survivors and remembered those who’ve gone before us.  In our promise to fight back, our quad county area pulled together to raise over $50,000 to aid in the fight for a cure. 

Click below for scenes from the 2009 Quad County Relay For Life, held in Philip, SD.