Due to the fire that destroyed the Open Class Beef Complex and the transition to the DEX: Dakota Events CompleX, the 2021 open class beef show is being held Tuesday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 1 in the 4-H Livestock Complex. Open class beef can begin arriving on Sunday, August 29.

The weather was the toughest opponent this week for ladies golf. Although it was cold and drizzling rain outside the weather didn’t keep the spirits in the clubhouse down for long. The Sperl and Biggins family dynasties were taking over the league last week, but the field is coming on strong.

I was raised going to church like many of you and fell into the habit of thinking that an hour on Sunday was fulfilling my duty and earning points with God. What I did not understand until I grew older, was that going to church does not make us a Christian, but we go because we are a Christian. It’s good to assemble with other believers to worship the Lord and receive His instructions about how to live because we love Him, not as an intelligent idea that somehow we can earn our way to heaven. I’ve been born again now for nearly 50 years and with God’s mercy, I’ve learned a few things along the way. When I become distracted and start thinking about worldly things or my selfish desires, it does not take very long for me to become spiritually lukewarm. How long does this take, a few weeks? No, it can happen in minutes. Sometimes I’m attacked with aggravations and conflicts or even certain television programs, movies, images, and worldly music can negatively influence my attitude and pull me away from focusing on Jesus rather quickly.

The Michael Glynn Memorial Coalition, White River High School Practice Rodeo was held on Friday, May 28, 2021. The results of our local contestants are as follows: Girls Cutting 3rd Saydee Heath 64 Reined Cow Horse 3rd Saydee Heath 134.5 Pole Bending 1st Ashlyn Hoffine 22.795 Tie-Down Calf Roping 1st Linkyn Petersek 12.10 Team Roping 2nd Saydee Heath Rafe Wientjes 11.10 The Martin High School Practice Rodeo was held Saturday, May 29, 2021.

The Gorillas traveled to the State Track meet on May 28 and 29 in Rapid City. Friday events started with the 100M hurdles.

The family of Roger Witt would like to thank all our family, friends, and our communities for the outpouring of love during this difficult time in our lives. We were blessed with many visits, phone calls, food, cards, flowers, and hugs. Your love and support mean so much to us.