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(This is the third in a series of articles chronicling Larry Anderson’s travels.) Larry Anderson and his friend Jim Selle had been on the road 14 days and covered 4500 miles through North Dakota, Montana, and Canada to reach Anchorage, Alaska, where they met up with their wives. The two couples spent the next three days exploring the Kenai Peninsula, a large peninsula jutting from the coast of southcentral Alaska, sometimes referred to as “Alaska’s Playground.” So named because of the plethora of recreational opportunities, the peninsula is a paradise for hiking, fishing, rafting, canoeing, sight seeing.

It was a great night for a BBQ cook-off on Gregory’s Main Street on Saturday night. The crowd enjoyed ribs, hamburgers and listened to Uncle Roy and The Boys in the evening. The kids were also on hand with Jenny Hansen to perform their gymnastic skills.

Gregory County Farmers Union hosted “Cooperation: Celebrate the Connections” day camp at the Gregory City Park on June 8, 2021. Youth spent the morning focused on learning more about the history of Farmers Union and Cooperatives through fun and engaging activities. These activities also helped the campers build strong communication and team building skills.

On Tuesday, June 15, Governor Kristi Noem announced that certain South Dakota state-inspected meat processors will have the opportunity to ship their meat across state lines. South Dakota and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have entered a Cooperative Interstate Shipping (CIS) agreement, which opens these new market opportunities for South Dakota producers.

Every year in early June, we observe the anniversary of the Normandy invasion of World War II commonly called D-day. By the way, the “D” simply stands for whatever day a military assault is planned. For example; D-3 meant three days before a D-Day, while D+7 meant seven days after a D-Day. On June 6th, 1944, America and its allies engaged in one of the most significant military operations of the 20th century. I have personally suffered loss from war and have a deep appreciation for the service and sacrifice that men and women give to protect our country. My mother’s youngest brother, Kenny Maye was killed in Korea and I have his dog tag, casket flag, and a rare picture of him. He was only 20 years old in 1950. Sadly, his existence is nearly unknown and I often wonder about the life he could have had. For everyone that has sacrificed for this great nation, thank you for your service.

Local farmer Richard Rubel, recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s, Farmers Grow Communities donation to the newly formed Gregory County FFA Chapter. Gregory County FFA will use the funds to help purchase jackets and student handbooks for all new members.

Gregory County 4-H hosted a workshop called “Brain and Body Connection” on Thursday, June 10, 2021. The children learned how exercise enhances the brain’s ability to learn and store memory along with the core character qualities. Character qualities consisted of kindness, gratitude, patience, teamwork, honesty, respect and more. With each exercise, the youth learned a correlating character trait. They wrapped up the workshop with some fun team building which provided participants the opportunity to acknowledge each other’s individual talents and work together as a team. (Submitted photo)

What do you do for fun? How long has it been since you’ve been asked this question and what was your response? Are you hard pressed to find what belongs on your list of hobbies? If we consider the benefits of hobbies, the value is obvious. Some of the benefits may include:

Marriages Anthony James Isaacson, 35, Bonesteel, SD to Rebeca Marie Schaaf, 38 years, Bonesteel, SD, June, 5, 2021, Fairfax, SD. Magistrate Court Jakob Rinker, 19, Dallas, SD, fail to maintain financial responsibility, dismissed - motion by court (including for no probable cause).

The Martins entertained a crowd at Prairie View Gospel Barn last Friday night. The trio is a popular attraction at the venue.