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Current Minnehaha County Commissioner and former telecommunications specialist Jeff Barth announced on July 25 that he will seek a seat on the SD Public Utilities Commission in the upcoming November 8th general election. Barth brings over 16 years of public service as a county commissioner, which provides the experience needed to tackle issues such as carbon dioxide (CO 2) transfer pipelines, utility regulation, and telecommunications expansion.

Chad and Mary Stevicks’ love of collecting toy tractors took a turn at a tractor show 34 years ago and set them on a new path to a more hands-on way to pursue that hobby. The pedal tractor pull at this show was just what Burke needed for their annual threshing bee. Little did they suspect at the time that this yearly event would turn into a 34-year passion that would include 50 tractor pulls every summer, and a leadership position on the National Pedal Pullers Association.

David and Fawn Swift, Susan Chytka, and Don Even met with the Gregory County Board of Commissioners during their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 19, to discuss the proposed Gregory County Pumped Storage Project and its impact on private land owners in Gregory County. David Swift spoke for the group and provided various documents depicting the acreage to be taken for the storage project, and the timeline for permitting and construction.

Because of extremely hot weather, Java Jives moved their 20th anniversary concert from the park to the Methodist Church. Their audience enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere, the entertaining music, and the cake. In the bottom picture they are shown l to r: Colleen Murray, Katie Opp, Nancy Wik, Sara Anderson, Jeannette Sinkular, Bette Fogel, and Janice Hogrefe.

Rosebud Avenue had to be closed between 5th and 6th Streets Tuesday morning, July 19. This building, the former storage quonset for Karl’s TV & Appliances, that Eugene Brumbaugh recently purchased, made a valiant effort to begin the next stage of its life in a new location, but perished along the way. The street remained closed until the remains of the building could be moved to its final resting place.

Duck hunters again must choose between two daily bag limits when they register for their Harvest Information Program number this year. Nebraska and South Dakota are entering the second year of a “twotier” program for the regular duck season.

South Central Storm 11 - Chamberlain Mallards 13 South Central Storm fought back after falling down by five runs in the sixth inning. The comeback fell just short though, in a 13-11 defeat to the Mallards on Thursday, July 14, in Chamberlain.

The GHS Class of 1958 held their class reunion on June 26, 2022, at the Gregory American Legion. Those in attendance were back row, l to r: Dennis Miner, Harlan Opperman, Harold Winter, Darrell Jones, Elaine (Sangster) Mahnke, and Dennis Grenoble. Front row, l to r: Dennis Sargent, Lois (Jewell) Wendell, Ellen (Olsen) Sargent, and Marilyn (Hutchison) Pochop.

The 53rd annual Winner Elks Rodeo benefit for children’s outreach services at LifeScape is Friday, July 22, through Sunday, July 24. The competition starts at 7:30 CDT each night, Friday through Sunday, at the Winner Fairgrounds. This event was named the 2020 SDRA (South Dakota Rodeo Association) Reserve Rodeo of the Year!

Winner Regional Health recently hired Ramsey DeHaan as a pharmacist at Winner Family Drug. Mrs.