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Assistance for South Dakota families whose water/wastewater service has been disconnected or who are at risk of losing access to water service may be available through the Department of Social Services (DSS).

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in South Rush Lake in Day County. “Following confirmation of zebra mussels in Blue Dog Lake, GFP investigated neighboring waterbodies and found a single adult mussel near the boat ramp on South Rush Lake,” said Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Tanner Davis.

How can the weight of a large round bale become a deadly force? Aaron Yoder, PH.D., Associate Professor, Department of Environmental, Agricultural & Occupational Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), says understanding the role center of gravity (CG) plays in handling bales that weigh between 500 and 2,500 pounds is key element of avoiding a tractor or loader rollover. A tractor’s CG is the point where all parts balance one another.

South Dakota Public Broadcasting announced it is hosting a series of debates and political forums in the lead-up to the 2022 elections. All programs will be broadcast live on SDPB1-TV and streamed live on SD.net and the SDnet app.

In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 11-17, Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Arts Council announced the opening of the Governor’s Student Art Competition.

The Gregory High School Marching Gorillas have been busy competing the last two Fridays. On September 16th, the Gorillas traveled to Parker to the 4th annual Parker Marching Festival. The Gorillas came home with top flag corps in their class and top drum major in class ‘A’ at the festival. Even though the Marching Gorillas were given 3rd place in class ‘A’ behind Tri-Valley and Dell Rapids, the Gorillas were the clear cut fan favorite with their John Denver rendition of “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The Marching Gorillas amassed over 57,000 views on a viral video of their performance on Facebook that a parent recorded and posted! Gregory was definitely the talk of the state this month!

The following is a correction to Sapphire Kenzy’s biography as a Homecoming candidate as she was unable to answer the questionnaire herself when it was first distributed: Sapphire Kenzy is the daughter of Brett and Jessy Kenzy. She has six brothers and sisters: Sierra, Gracie, Rane, Harvey, Carmen, and Keanu.

Area farmers are reminded that the deadline to purchase a NAP policy on rye is September 30, 2022. The Gregory County FSA Office in Burke, SD, may be contacted at 605775-9122.

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Marriages

Justin Lewis Delong, 46, Fairfax, SD, to Evonne Marie Koenig, 40, Fairfax, SD, on September 10, 2022, in Fairfax, SD.

Deaths

Brian Wayne Anderson, 45, September 2, 2022, Gregory, SD.

Roberta Vosika, 69, August 11, 2022, Gregory, SD.

Lila Mae Gossard, 90, August 4, 2022, Winner, SD.

Wayne McCollam, 85, July 13, 2022, Bismark, ND.

Shirley Ann Beck, 97, June 9, 2022, Winner, SD.

Ernie Haas & Signature Sound is returning to the Prairie View Gospel Barn at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022. Ernie Haase has built Signature Sound, from its formation in 2003, into one of the most popular and beloved quartets in all of Southern Gospel music.