Jerry Russell McCarthy, 51, Herrick, SD, grand theft - more than $2,500 and less than $5,000.01, fine $5000.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $66.50, restitution $29,561.85, sent to penitentiary 5 years, suspended 5 years, probation 3 years; grand theft - more than $5,000 and less than $100,000.01, disposition: recharged by information, conditions: pay to the clerk of courts all ordered fines and costs pursuant to the payment plan, resititution to be paid in full 12/15/21; obey all federal, state, and tribal laws and municipal ordinances; shall be supervised by the court services department for the term of probation and shall abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the court services department for probation; shall comply with all conditions of adult probation, which are set forth in the conditions of adult probation signed by the defendant and which are incorporated into the judgement.

WD; Betty M. Klein, a single person, to Betty M. Klein, Irrevocable Legacy Trust, S15’ Lot 21, Hills 1st Addition Gregory; Lot 22, Hills 1st Addition Gregory; E2 Lot 23, Hills 1st Addition Gregory; NW1/4 of 26- 98-71, less 5 acres deeded to Burke School District No. 114; SE1/4 of 34-98-71; N1/2 NW of 2-97-71, aka Lots 3 & 4; S1/2 SW and SWNW and NWSW of 35-98-71.

For generations, South Dakotans have held true to the values that make our state a special place to call home. I spend every day working to keep South Dakota a special place to live and strengthening it for the future. By doing so, South Dakota sets an example for the nation.

The earliest schools in Dakota Territory were small - whatever the earliest settlers could afford. The first students were taught by their parents at home. The first public school in Dakota Territory was in Bon Homme County, built in 1860. This 14 x 16 crude structure made of logs had nine students. Emma Bradford was their teacher.

It’s the biggest shopping day of the year, but it isn’t Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or December 26. It is the Elementary Christmas Gift Giveaway, held every year at Gregory Elementary School.

The Gregory School District Board of Education held a special meeting at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 16, in the high school conference room to meet with the District 21 legislators. Senator Erin Tobin started off by bringing up the governor’s budget address which makes more revenue available to school districts so they can increase teacher salaries.