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Girls XC team returns three varsity members

The Gorilla cross country teams will kick off the 2024 season Friday, August 30, at Winner. Running will start at 10:00 with JV/MS girls, followed by JV/MS boys, varsity girls, and varsity boys.

Gregory and Tripp counties have a new 4-H educator

After years of waiting for just the right person, Gregory and Tripp counties have a 4-H educator, in the form of Chelsea Hutchison. The newly-married Hutchison (July 20) lives on a ranch near Presho.

Dr. Gary Straight receives Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Gary Straight, DVM, of the Gregory Animal Clinic was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award at this year’s meeting of the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association, on August 15, 2024, in Rapid City, SD.

Area receives rain after dry spell

This week’s weather was met with mixed reactions as the area received over an inch of rain within four days. Farmers trying to get hay put up have been frustrated with the meager precipitation that isn’t enough to be of any significant benefit in any way but was enough to delay baling.

Chip sealing to begin next week

Sunday’s early morning rain left the city’s milled streets a muddy mess. The street department worked Monday to smooth them out again and keep them ready for the final step in resurfacing.

Avera Rosebud Country Care Center hosts Senior Olympics

Avera Rosebud Country Care Center (ARCCC) hosted the first of what organizers hope to be an annual Senior Olympics on Wednesday afternoon, August 14, 2024. The Silver Threads team had challenged ARCCC to the games, which included five events.

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Funeral services set for Myrna Beauchamp, age 86 Funeral services for Myrna Beauchamp will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Burke, SD, with Reverend Thaniel Certa-Werner officiating. Interment will be in the Knollcrest Cemetery in Naper, NE. Clausen Funeral Home, of Burke, SD, is in charge of arrangements.

ON THE RECORD

Loris Matucha, 52 yrs., August 7, 2024, Burke, SD. eaths C ourt Dean Lavern Kerner, 60, Gregory, SD, renewal registration during assigned month, fine $54.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.