The Gregory Fire Department had several fires to deal with over the past several days. First, they managed a fire that they started themselves to demolish the Gregory Livestock Auction on Saturday. Then on Monday morning, they responded to a fire at the home of David and Ann Fogel when the fan motor of their furnace caught fire; most of the damage there was limited to smoke damage. Later Monday afternoon, strong winds again fanned some smoldering leaves into a fire at the tree dump. About one acre was burned during the three-and-a-half hours it took to extinguish it. Fire Chief Joel Bartling commented that we really need rain. See page 4 for more sale barn photos. (Sale Barn photos courtesy of Jim Birkel)

We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response of kindness, generosity, friendship, and love upon the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Carol Shepperd. We are amazed by the great number of people near and far who reached out to all of us. We live in such a wonderful, caring area.

Gregory County 4-H hosted Youth in Action Day on Thursday, March 10 . One youth participated in public presentations, with nine youth participating in special foods. 4-H member Kyrie Matucha presented on student athletes and mental health during her presentation. Nine 4-H members created various recipes.

Tuesday Mixed League 03/15/22 Tee-Riffic Creations, 218 1/2-69 1/2; Argonauts, 197 1/2-90 1/2; Old Pioneer, 186 1/2-101 1/2; Bailey Welding, 172-116; Soesbes, 127 1/2-160 1/2; Eagle Star, 77-211; Outsiders, 62-226; Streakers, 44-244; HTG: Tee-Riffic Creations, 864; HTS: Tee-Riffic Creations, 2476; HIG: Christian Schweigert, 224; Jennifer Soesbe, 194; HIS: Marlyn Campbell, 624; Patty Connealy, 447. Splits picked up by: Goldie Warnkvist, 3-10; Christian Schweigert, 3-10.

The Missouri Valley Mutual Insurance Company held its 108th Annual Policyholders Meeting on March 15, 2022, at the Civic Center in Burke, South Dakota, with 265 policyholders present in person and by proxy.

Winner Regional Health will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 16, 2022, at the Winner City Park, beginning at 11:00 a.m. There will be three age groups: zero to three years of age (located by the playground area), four to six years of age (located at the tennis court), and seven to 10 years of age (located at the gazebo).