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It was Chancy Wilson who planted the seed of encouragement for the Burke Stampede Rodeo go PRO. He recognized that our rodeo had been doing everything professionally except inviting the cowboys and cowgirls of the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and the WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association) to compete on our arena floor. Chancy had been providing stock for our amateur rodeo for several years. The Burke Stampede Committee took his advice to heart, and for the first time in our 32 year history, the Burke Stampede was sanctioned by Professional Rodeo in 2021. It was all we had hoped for and dreamed of and more. And this year, Chancy and crew, known as Muddy Creek ProRodeo, will be back to help us continue the Legend that is the Burke Stampede Rodeo.

Gregory County 4-H held the 2022 Horse Show on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022. This year, there were 11 contestants, six beginner contestants, four junior contestants, and one senior contestant. The event concluded with ribbons and awards for all participants.

There were 106 walkers/runners that participated in the 2022 Avera Fun Run and Walk. Results for the races: 10K Women over 30: 1st, Abby Mock, 43:15; 2nd, Jenna Gartland, 52.15; 3rd, Amber Hudson, 52:16 10K Men Under 30: 1st, Walter Gresser, 49:43; 2nd, Ryan Kaas, 54:45 10K Men Over 30: 1st, Casey Mock, 42:40; 2nd, Dan Gartland, 48:50; 3rd, Michael Nicely, 55:35 2 Mile Run Girls 10 and Under: 1st, Avery Birkel, 16:20; 2nd, Avaya Vomacka, 17:43 Women 11-18: 1st, Brecken Bolander, 16:19; 2nd, Taylor Zeisler, 17:17; Avery Zeisler, 18:14 Women 19-35: 1st, Michelle Duplooy, 17:16; 2nd Maddie Birkel, 18:37; 3rd, Angel Baldwin, 19:30 Women over 35: 1st, Katie Biggins, 16:38; 2nd, Margie Puthoff, 17:22; 3rd, Ariann Lenihan, 17:48 Boys 10 and Under: 1st, Micah Hudson, 26:28; 2nd, Ryan Nikodym, 29:45 Men 11-18: 1st, Drake Mikkelsen, 13:22; 2nd Pierce Stukel, 14:08; 3rd, Jack Bolander, 17:35 Men 19-35: 1st, Andrew Karl, 16:37; Augie Bortz, 18:08; 3rd, Nate Stukel, 20:05 Men Over 35: 1st, Nick Wendell, 15:26; 2nd, Luke Mikkelsen, 16:14; 3rd, Paul Ruger, 16:24.

Proposed changes in veterans’ healthcare facilities in South Dakota and elsewhere are on hold for now. Some U.S.

On Friday, July 1, SB 212, which eliminates all concealed carry permit fees in South Dakota, becomes law. “It will not cost you a penny to exercise your 2nd Amendment rights in South Dakota.

Farmers market season is just around the corner. The Burke Area Farmers Market will kick off the year with their first market on Thursday, July 7th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Burke City Park. In addition to shopping with vendors, there will be a meal for purchase by Chubby’s food truck, a kids’ coloring contest, and live music from Jerry Squared.

The following students graduated after the spring 2022 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,500 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.

Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE, celebrated the success of its graduates this spring. Spring 2022 candidates and the graduates who completed their studies in summer and fall 2021 included Jacob Smith of Gregory, SD, who graduated with an associate of arts degree..

MARRIAGES Kyle Benjamin Moos, 27, Fairfax, SD, to Tori Jo Wendell, 23, Fairfax, SD, on June 18, 2022, in Bonesteel, South Dakota. Leo Edward Lampman, 73, Fairfax, SD, to Linda Marie Remter, 72, Fairfax, SD, on June 17, 2022, in Fairfax, South Dakota.

Funeral services for Janice Dummer will be held Funeral services for Janice Dummer, age 84, of Newcastle, WY, will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newcastle, WY.