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The first reading of the wind energy systems ordinance was held at the regular meeting of the Gregory county Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, August 7. Planning and Zoning Board members John Jacobsen and Sonny Plugge as well as Planning and Zoning Administrator Betty Jo Hoffman were in attendance to answer any questions and explain the board’s rationale for regulations in the ordinance.

Mollie Andrews, teacher for the ag CTE trailer and FFA advisor, delivered the Gorilla Good News at the regular meeting of the Gregory School District Board of Education, held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2024. She had just found out on Friday (August 9) that the Gregory County FFA chapter was recognized as a 2-star chapter at the national level, meaning they are in the top 50% of all chapters that were submitted to nationals. (To submit an application to nationals, a chapter had to be recognized as being in the top ten percent in their state.) They will be recognized on stage at the national convention in October.

Ronald D. Potter, 81, Valentine, NE, speeding on state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

WD; Jason John and Renae Rose Harmelink, husband and wife, aka Jason J. Harmelink, aka Jason Harmelink and aka Renae R. Harmelink, aka Renae Harmelink, to Kolt and Annie Schonebaum, husband & wife, JT WROS NTIC, Lot 6, Majestic West Acres, being in the NW ¼, the NE¼, and the SW¼, less Lot C of R.W. Gaylen’s First Addition, in Sec. 2-96-70.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is reminding fuel retailers to apply for the Ethanol Blender Pump Grant before the August 31 deadline. This grant program is designed to expand the availability of ethanol blends across the state and help retailers install pumps.

Funeral services to be held for Jo Haffield, age 83 Funeral service will be held for Jo Haffield, age 83, of Winner, SD, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Winner Methodist Church in Winner, SD. Burial will be held at a late date. Mason Funeral Home of Winner, SD, is in charge of arrangements.

The Sons of the American Legion will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Legion Post in Gregory. The meeting will start at 8:00 p.m. and all members and potential members are encouraged to attend.

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This July, Buche Foods, in conjunction with Anna Halverson, Pass Creek Tribal Council Representative of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, undertook the challenge of a “Summer Food Program” feeding 28,000 children across the nine districts of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

Families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals in school year 2024-25 can submit a free and reduced-price meal application. Schools will take applications and use family income to qualify students for the program.