Thank you to everyone that called in a rain report!

Donna Howland, Winner 1.30;

Cheryl Schroeder, Winner .93;

Fred & Deena Weidner, Dog Ear Lake .21;

Stan Bicek, South of Colome .65;

Greg Assman, 5 miles west of Winner .32;

Vivian Sweeney, Northwest of Basset 1.20;

Pete Haukaas, Okreek .15;

Short Haley .72;

Jordan Hill .40;

Monte Mayes, Ideal .80;

Winner Country Club 1.20;

Millboro .50;

Brad Watzel 1.95;

Banner Township .57;

Laura Reuer, Herrick .50;

Carlock .60;

Jeff Farner 1.59;

Delbert Klein, East of Burke .80;

Witten .76

The Mid Dakota Fair will get underway tomorrow in Winner. From 5-7:30pm, will be the entering of the open class exhibits. Starting at 5pm will be the 4-H display exhibit judge orientation. From 5-7pm will be the consumer decision making contest. From 5-7 will be when the silent auction items get dropped off. From 5:15 to 7:30 will be the entering and interviewing of 4-H display exhibits.

The Winner Area Chamber of Commerce held their Barbecue Pit Row event on Saturday. Here’s a look at the winners:

1st place ribs: Knee Deep BBQ
2nd place ribs: Platte Locker
3rd place ribs: J Squared BBQ

1st place pork butt: Checkered BBQ
2nd place pork butt: Smoked Encounters of the 3rd Swine
3rd place pork butt: KD’s BBQ

1st place brisket: Platte Locker
2nd place brisket: Checkered BBQ
3rd place brisket: RJ Bones

Overall Champion: Checkered BBQ

Ivan and Samantha Foote won the Beanbag Tournament.

For the Frontier Motors Car Show at the event,

Gene Brumbaugh was awarded best of show.
Gene was first in Class 100- Up to 1964

In Class 200- 1965 to 1972, Jeff Schwartz was first overall

In Class 300- 1973 to present stock, Russ Lauritson was first overall

In Class 400- up to 1964, Bob and Roxie Thiek finished in first place

In Class 500- 1965-72, Wayne Willuweit was first overall

In Class 600, 1973- present modified, Ryan DeMers was first overall

In Class 700, Stock Pickup, Craig Schaeffer was first overall

In Class 800, Modified Pickup, Tagg Weller was first overall

In Class 900, Street Rods, Ron McCready placed first overall.

Thanks to the following people for calling in rain reports this morning:

Pete Haukaas, Southeast of Okreek, received .15

Vivian Sweeney, 16 miles northwest of Bassett, received .85

Fred Weidner at Dog Ear Lake received .14

Delbert Klein, four miles east of Burke, received .95

Brian Hofeldt in Millboro received .05

There will be a Pool Bash at the Winner City Pool on Wednesday, August 2nd! Golden West will be hosting the event, as the whole family is invited to stop by for a free pool party. There will be a picnic, prizes up for grabs and more!

The Platte Area Chamber of Commerce is putting on the Hometown Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, July 29th.   It will take place at the Platte Community Building from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The cost is $40 for a booth and $5 for a table.  If you have any questions, you can contact the Platte Area Chamber at 605-337-2275.

If you’re looking for a good time this weekend, checkout the Carlock Dance Hall! This Saturday, July 29th,  Uncle Roy and the Boys will  take the stage and perform from 8pm to midnight! Bring your dancing partner and slip on those dancing shoes for an enjoyable night filled with great tunes!

The Platte Area Chamber of Commerce is putting on the Hometown Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, July 29th.   It will take place at the Platte Community Building from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The cost is $40 for a booth and $5 for a table.  One can contact the chamber at 605-337-2275.

The Burke Area Farmers Market will be back at the Burke City Park this Thursday, July 27th from 5:30-7pm! Christmas in July will be the theme. Stop by for great, fresh produce along with baked goods and handmade crafts!

Trinity Lutheran Church in Chamberlain will hold Vacation Bible School this week. It will take place July 25th through the 27th from 1-4pm each day. You don’t have to be a member of the church to attend. The theme is learn s’more about Jesus.