Brown wins District 23 Senate primary
With 77.63% of the county’s votes, Corey Brown was elected the Republican candidate for the District 23 Senate seat during Tuesday’s primary election. With an overall 56% voter turnout, Brown defeated Tom Hackl of Hoven in five of the six county precincts. Potter County’s precincts and the area they cover are 23-Gettysburg, 25-Lebanon, 26-Gettysburg, 27-Gettysburg, 35-Hoven, 36-Tolstoy.
Unofficial results of the primary election in Potter County by precinct for the District Senate race are:
Precinct 23 25 26 27 35 36
Brown - 144, 43, 114, 170, 88, 10 - Total 569
Hackl - 16, 18, 14, 8, 83, 25 - Total 164
District-wide, the total votes were Brown - 2116, Hackl - 1423.
Other unofficial results from the Republican primary are:
Presidential Candidates
Ron Paul - 75
John McCain - 478
Mike Huckabee - 44
Mitt Romney - 16
U.S. Senate Candidates
Sam Kephart -88
Charles Gonyo - 69
Joel Dykstra - 448
Democratic Presidential Candidates:
Hillary Clinton - 161
Barack Obama - 121
Precinct 23 25 26 27 35 36
Brown - 144, 43, 114, 170, 88, 10 - Total 569
Hackl - 16, 18, 14, 8, 83, 25 - Total 164
District-wide, the total votes were Brown - 2116, Hackl - 1423.
Other unofficial results from the Republican primary are:
Presidential Candidates
Ron Paul - 75
John McCain - 478
Mike Huckabee - 44
Mitt Romney - 16
U.S. Senate Candidates
Sam Kephart -88
Charles Gonyo - 69
Joel Dykstra - 448
Democratic Presidential Candidates:
Hillary Clinton - 161
Barack Obama - 121
A total of 1,012 came to the polls, which is approximately a 56% voter turnout. Brown will face Democrat Nick Nemec during the general election in November.
Summer rec starts next week
There will be fun for Gettysburg youngsters when summer rec gets underway at the the City Park on next Monday, June 9.
Third and fourth graders will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 year olds through the 2nd grade will meet from 11 a.m. to noon for Fun in the Park.
Crafts will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 13th for 3rd through 5th grade and at 11 a.m. for 5yr olds through 2nd grade.
Third and fourth graders will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 year olds through the 2nd grade will meet from 11 a.m. to noon for Fun in the Park.
Crafts will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 13th for 3rd through 5th grade and at 11 a.m. for 5yr olds through 2nd grade.
T-Ball will be held on Tuesday and Thursday’s beginning on June 10th. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the 7 and 8 yr olds will meet and from 11 a.m. to noon 5 and 6 year olds will play.
If you have not pre-registered you child please sign up the first day of the desired event. The forms will be available. Age is by Sept. 1 and grade by the fall of 2008.
Quasquicentennial less than month away
Gettysburg’s 125th Quasquicentennial Celebration is less than a month away!
The event will take place June 27-29 with a huge crowd expected to participate in the weekend’s events and reunions. An alumni directory and event program will be distributed this week, and parade registration has been published in the newspapers around the region.
Registration packets which include scheduling and banquet tickets will be available for pick-up at the registration booth at the Legion on Friday of the celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. and again on Saturday following the parade. Those planning to attend the banquet are asked to send in registration information or purchase tickets at a local business by June 15.
Event committees are in need of help. The run/walk needs help with registration and timers, and those willing to assist should contact Jamie Cronin. Registration help should contact Marsha Kostboth and those willing to help sell souvenirs should contact Imelda Simon.
The banquet/event set-up will begin on Wednesday, June 25 at the Legion. On Thursday of that week help will be needed to set up the tent, tables, chairs, and stage.
Food booths will be contacted to confirm times and location.
Watch the News for more information on the big event as it draws near.
See you in Gettysburg for the Quasquicentennial!
Watch the News for more information on the big event as it draws near.
See you in Gettysburg for the Quasquicentennial!
Thrivent donation...
Thrivent donation...Alfred Nagel, President of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, is pictured presenting Kay Joachim, Nutrition Site Supervisor with a check to help with their annual fundraising goal. Also pictured is Linda McRoberts, Nutrition Site Cook and Vice President of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Each year the Nutrition Site must raise a certain amount of money to keep their site going. This year the site surpassed their goal of $2,062 by serving homemade caramel rolls, coffee and juice to a large gathering with a free will offering and from other generous donations throughout the community. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a Fraternal Insurance Co that does not pay income tax. This money is distributed to local charities, such as Nutrition IV and private individuals who have health and other financial losses.
Big splash...
The new super water slide at the Gettysburg City Pool made a big splash on Sunday when kids took their maiden voyage through the big tunnels. Steele Genzler (Nancy and Roger) was the lucky winner of the drawing to be the first kid through the slide. He picked the yellow one, which is the faster of the two, to make his big splash.
The pool was scheduled to open on Saturday, but cold, rainy weather postponed it until Sunday. Even though the skies were sunny, the water was still a little cool, but kids braved the temps to line up and try out the new slide. The pool looks almost like a big-city water park with the huge slide on the south side. See Steele take his first run through the pipe on page 20 of this edition of the News.
Primary election Tuesday, June 3
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 3, to determine who will represent each political party during the fall general election.
Those voting in the Democratic primary will choose a presidential candidate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Those voting in the Democratic primary will choose a presidential candidate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
The Republicans will choose a presidential candidate from a field including Ron Paul, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, and Mitt Romney. Candidates vying for the U.S. Senate on the GOP ticket are Sam Kephart, Charles Gonyo, and Joel Dykstra. A candidate for the District 23 Senator seat will be chosen between two Potter County candidates, Corey Brown of Gettysburg and Tom Hackl of Hoven.
Polls will be open for the primary election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in all the voting precincts in Potter County.
The polling places in each precinct in Potter County are:
Precinct 23 - American Legion Community Building, Gettysburg, SD
Precinct 25 - Lebanon American Legion, Lebanon, SD
Precinct 26 - American Legion Community Building, Gettysburg, SD
Precinct 27 - American Legion Community Building, Gettysburg, SD
Precinct 35 - Hoven Legion Hall, Hoven, SD
Precinct 36 - Tolstoy Community Building, Tolstoy, SD
Precinct 23 - American Legion Community Building, Gettysburg, SD
Precinct 25 - Lebanon American Legion, Lebanon, SD
Precinct 26 - American Legion Community Building, Gettysburg, SD
Precinct 27 - American Legion Community Building, Gettysburg, SD
Precinct 35 - Hoven Legion Hall, Hoven, SD
Precinct 36 - Tolstoy Community Building, Tolstoy, SD
Voters with disabilities may contact Potter County Auditor Karen Doerr at 765-9408 for information and special assistance in absentee voting or polling place accessibility.
Remember to bring your photo ID to the polls in order to vote in the primary election on Tuesday, June 3.
Public safety storm shelter located at Gettysburg Hospital
Potter County Emergency Manager Shirley Jensen reminds Gettysburg residents that the storm shelter is now located at the Gettysburg Hospital. Use the entrance on the north side of the building.
With severe storm season upon us, it’s important to know where the safety shelter is located. Take note that it is now at the hospital and should be used to take cover in the event of a tornado if you do not have a basement or safe spot to take cover.
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