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To die on a cross in just six hours was unusual. Sometimes criminals stayed alive for days. That is why the Roman soldiers came to break the leg bones of the criminals on either side so they would die before the Passover Sabbath began. Yet Jesus had already died. None of his bones were broken, fulfilling prophecy. Everything was planned out by the Father. Nothing was left to chance. Jesus died completing everything he came to do. He died well.

Having the right outdoor power equipment on hand year-round is important, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which advises home and business owners to grow familiar with safe operating procedures and think ahead before foul weather or a power outage disrupts life.

The Avera Gregory Medical Group clinic has another medical student working and studying beside with the doctors for the next few weeks as part of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine’s rural rotation.

You can’t find many places to attend dinner and a show these days, but the Gregory High School music department did one up in style Thursday evening, March 30, at Gregory Memorial Auditorium. Performing pieces that the audience normally wouldn’t see at their concerts, the students showcased their vocal and instrumental talents in a non-stop line-up of music that ranged from rock and pop to African, Latin, and classic tunes, culminating with a performance by Gregory High School’s ever popular jazz band.

Rescues Unlimited, operated by Dale and Marie Hanna, was invited to the Community Connections facility in Winner, SD, by Emily Fay, the activities director, to participate in National Puppy Day. Katie Harris, Rose McCauley, Larry FireCloud, and Stephanie Wright, all foster parents for Rescues Unlimited, brought rescue puppies for the people at the Connections center to hold, kiss, and snuggle.

Recently Police Chief Doug Catts attended a grant-writing workshop put on by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS). Officer Catts learned about the workshop through a contact he made while networking around the state.

Prairie Patriots needs your help! After this rough winter, we would like to give thanks where thanks is due. We’re planning an appreciation meal for the county, state and city road crews, as well as the REA workers and their families.

The regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023, at City Hall. Elderberry tea is a twist on painting tutorial beverage choice Librarian Tara Engel distributed a flyer to promote the library’s “Garden Party” tea party painting tutorial on Saturday, April 22.

Pietro Schieroni is a foreign exchange student at Gregory High School this semester. His host family is the Wade and Amy Juracek family.

Greg and Sandy Smith recently embarked on the next chapter of their real estate careers, launching their new business, SD Rooted. After working under Jack Gunvordahl for three years and being assisted by Sandy’s dad, Vince Berens, who had his own real estate business for over 40 years, Greg took the responsible broker course to become an independent broker.