USDA Farm Service Agency would like to remind farmers of the upcoming deadline for enrolling in FSA’s safety-net programs. You have until Monday, August 1st to enroll in ARC or PLC for the 2016 crop year. For additional information on this program you can contact your local FSA office.

You still have some time left to enjoy a pool party or two before thinking about going back to school kids! We want to let you know that First Fidelity Bank in Gregory will be sponsoring a pool party on Wednesday, July 27th from 2:30-4:30 tomorrow! The party will be happening at the Gregory Twin Pools and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

The Winner FFA will be hosting a run for a reason this Saturday, July 30th! There will be a full and a half marathon, along with a 10k and 5k run. There will be five age divisions. To all students who would like to participate, if you can find a few local businesses to sponsor you $5 for every mile you run or walk, all of the proceeds will go to the Connot Family. For more information you can contact Wyatt DeJong at [email protected].

This evening, Winner Warriors Live, Top 10 Sports and the Sanford  Pentagon will sponsor a benefit supper and auction in memory of Bob Connot from 5:30-7pm at St. Mary’s Hall in Winner. It will be a free will offering and all of the proceeds will go to the Connot family. They are still accepting last second  items to be donated for the auction and silent auction. Items can be dropped off at the Winner Advocate. For more information you can call Betsy at 842-5757.

Winner will host a youth outdoor day on August 20th at the Rosebud Arrow,Rod & Gun Club from 9am-noon. Gates will open at 8:30am for check-in. There will be archery, shotgun, air pistol and rifle, muzzle loader, .22 rifle casting, slingshots, bb gun, coyote, turkey and goose calling at the event. There will be a mock pheasant hunt too! Pre-registration is required to the Winner Chamber of Commerce office by August 15th for kids ages 5-16. Xtreme Sport Shooter Patrick Flanigan will be at the Gun Club on the 20th from 1-2pm! Applications can be picked up at the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce, Bankwest and at Farmers Union Insurance.

The 47th annual Winner Elks Rodeo will get underway tonight at the Tripp County Fairgrounds! Rodeo festivities will begin at 7:30pm Friday through Sunday this weekend. Mutton Bustin’ will be limited to ten each night ages 3-7. Team penning will happen during tonight’s performance. Bullfighter Matt Riha will keep the crowd entertained all weekend long. The announcer Alan Odden will be the voice of the rodeo! BPO will be offering a lunch stand for the three days and there will also be a beer stand too. A candy scramble will be held each night for the kids (ages nine and under). Tickets at the gate will be twelve dollars and kids ages ten and under get in for free!

Today is the final day for you to enjoy free, nutritious meals at the Gregory Lunch Room. They will be serving from 11:30am-1pm today. Kids can eat for free while adults ages 19 and up can eat for five dollars. Summer Fest will take place tomorrow from 6-11pm at the Burke Civic Center parking lot! There will be a cook-off, entertainment and a live auction. It is a hospital project fundraiser. Also, registration for the garden walk to be held in Gregory on Sunday, July 24th will start at 4:45 in Burke at the Civic Center. The walk will begin at 5.

Don’t forget the Spirit Gems will be having a car wash in Winner today from 11am-7pm at the Frosty Boy! Stop by and enjoy an ice cream treat! The Spirit Gems will also be serving burgers for lunch from 11-1. All of the proceeds today will go toward their upcoming performance at Disney World in December.  The Winner High School Class of 1971 will be meeting tonight at 7pm at Wings N’ More. Also, the Goodwill Trailer will be in the parking lot of the Platte Food Center starting today! They will accept small furniture, clothing, toys, books, electronics and much more.

Don’t forget that the Assembly of God Church in Winner will be holding Vacation Bible School next week! Vacation Bible School will run July 24th through July 28th from 6:30pm-9:00pm each night. Come join the cave quest! If you would like more information on Vacation Bible School for next week you can call 605-842-1935.

On Monday, July 25th, Winner Warriors Live, Top 10 Sports and the Pentagon will sponsor a benefit supper and auction in memory of Bob Connot from 5:30-7pm at St. Mary’s Hall in Winner. It will be a free will offering and all of the proceeds will go to the Connot family. They are currently looking for items to be donated for the auction and silent auction. Items can be dropped off at the Winner Advocate from 8am-5pm. For more information you can call Betsy at 842-5757.