Feeding South Dakota truck arrived in Gregory recently and the following volunteers are pictured back row, l to r: Rod Vosika, Eric Veskrna, Corky Rezac, Ed Nebola, Merrill McFayden, Suzanne Braun, and Bob Wik. Front row, l to r: Judy Pense, Bryan Samuelson, Mary Kay Drees, Marcy Creekmur, and Cathy Hansen. Not pictured, Dr. Jerry Fogel.

Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to help bring an end to abuse and neglect in South Dakota. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is asking everyone to be vigilant in watching for signs of a problem.

Jhett Eklund, right, and Judd Hansen, left, went to the middle school national duals in Iowa. These two wrestlers walked away undefeated and received a national champion ring.

Tuesday Mixed League 03/30/21 Bailey, 230 1/2-105 1/2; Diamond Edge, 230-106; Old Pioneer, 197-136; Tee-Riffic Creations, 189 1/2-146 1/2; Sissy’s Cafe, 161 1/2-174 1/2; Pinbangers, 161-175; The Outsiders, 89 1/2-243 1/2; HTG: Bailey, 868; HTS: Bailey, 2494; HIG: Mark Bailey, 233, Shelby Schell, 185; HIS: Mark Bailey, 616, Shelby Schell, 509. Splits picked up by: Patty Connealy, 3-10; Shelly Holmberg, 3-10; Augie Bortz, 3-10.

The outpouring of love and support for our family from dear friends, coworkers, neighbors, fellow ranchers, baseball community and loving family has been tremendous and a true comfort to us. To each of you, we extend a heartfelt thank you!

When South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem issued executive orders to bar transgender girls from girls’ sports leagues, it appeared to be a quick fix to what had become a political mess, but opponents of the orders say they amount to little more than a suggestion.