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On Friday, September 1, Trenton Seegers was sentenced for the crime of embezzlement from the Gregory/ Dallas Chamber of Commerce. His sentence of five years in the penitentiary was suspended with three years of probation and 31 days in jail with one day suspended, pay restitution of $18,000 with $10,000 due that day, and attend counseling. He was also charged for court costs and court-appointed lawyer fees.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) issued an air quality alert on Tuesday, September 5, for areas across South Dakota where smoke from wildfires is forecasted to settle this week. The smoke may cause low visibility and increased fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution. The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) advises that these levels may be a concern to public health and provides additional resources to make an informed decision on personal healthcare choices.

Governor Kristi Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” nationwide workforce recruitment campaign has 1,289 applicants in the final stages of moving to South Dakota. The week of August 20th-26th saw the largest jump in this number since the start of the campaign. During that week, the “Bright Side” ad aired during the first Republican presidential primary debate on Fox News.

Get ready to channel your inner Guido, Luigi, or Sophia Loren for the Gregory Area Healthcare System & Foundation’s 8th annual fundraiser event, Taste of Italy. The event will be held Saturday, September 9, beginning with a social hour at 5:00 p.m.

According to the South Dakota Secretary of State website, 354,670 of 597,073 registered voters cast a ballot in the 2022 election. As of July 2022, the state’s population was 909,824 according to the United States Census Bureau.

The Burke Riding Club hosted its jr. rodeo on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Ludwig van Beethoven was known to say, “Music should strike fire from the heart of man and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” When one thinks of a junior high band or choir, one might think of squeaky woodwinds, blaring brass, and off-key soloists. Rushmore Music Camp for those in junior high school, held at Northern State University in Aberdeen helps young musicians refine their musical talents.

Let’s skip back in history a bit. About two decades ago, the globalist- controlled World Organization for Animal Health stated that all nations “should establish a legal framework for the implementation and enforcement of animal identification and animal traceability in the country.”

R-CALF USA just completed its 24th annual convention held August 17 - 18 in Rapid City, SD. It was a huge success, with about 350 members in attendance and over 2,000 viewers watching and listening over the internet live streaming service provided by CattleUSA.

Carol Anderson was celebrated by the people of Gregory last Thursday afternoon. Anderson, practically a permanent living fixture in the cafe at the corner of 6th and Main, retired after over 50 years of working there.