Dear editor, We are so lucky that we live in a place where we can voice our opinions. There were two different opinions expressed in last week’s paper about machine counting ballots versus hand counting ballots. My opinion is “Be informed “and “Be smart”. Have a question, then call and get the answer from the Sec. of State or your County Auditor. These are the people that are in charge of the election. It is your responsibility and your right to ask questions. Don’t listen to gossip, street talk or out-of-towners. Only listen to the facts. Please vote on June 4th. A voter in Gregory Co. Sue Chytka

Dear editor, I would like to provide some information concerning Initiated Measure 1, which will be on the June 4th Primary ballot in our county. This is how our Gregory County State’s Attorney wrote the “State’s Attorney Explanation” on the sample ballot I obtained from the SD Secretary of State’s website.

For a long time the Missouri River was South Dakota’s main highway. During the 1800s, it was our Interstate 90. It was compared to a winding stairway that descended all the way from Montana to the Mississippi River at St. Louis.

The Gorillas had a strong showing at the Last Chance meet on Thursday, May 16, in Armour, with the boys’ team finishing first and the girls’ team placing third. “We are seeing a lot of individuals on our team that are beginning to peak at the right time,” Head Coach Kurt Stukel commented.

The South Central Republican Women sponsored a District 21 Republican candidate forum at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, at the Legion hall in Colome. (None of the races have a run-off between Democrat candidates.)

As previously requested, Steve McCance was on the agenda to discuss the county’s post election audit, such as when the audit will take place, by whom, where, cost, and procedure. County Auditor Julie Bartling provided the following answers.