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Cheyanne Colton is Gregory County’s new game warden. Hunting and fishing have been a part of Colton’s life as long as she can remember, first in Nebraska and then through her high school years in Lingle, Wyoming.

LifeServe Blood Center announced that Jessy VanDerWerff of Gregory, SD, has been awarded a scholarship for organizing a successful blood drive in Gregory on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. To be eligible for the scholarship award, Jessy recruited donors and served as the chairperson for the blood drive. She was able to register 42 donors with 15 first-time donors. Individual scholarships are offered to any student seeking or currently achieving a higher level of education.

Gregory County 4-H hosted the 2023 Pre-Fair Day at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, at the Burke Civic Center. At this event, 4-Hers were able to model outfits (either new, sewn, or thrifted) and interviewed with the judges to explain why they picked their outfits and to discuss materials, textures, and colors. The event began with a fashion revue featuring the participants modeling their outfits, and then moved into clothing judging. Jack Schulte started off the clothing judging, followed by Addie Dostal, Heather Dostal, Jhett Schulte, Sarah Dostal, Mya Koenig, and then two cloverbuds - Zoe Koenig and Owen Schulte. After interviewing with the judges, Mya Koenig and Zoe Koenig presented their constructed outfits. The awards and ribbons each participant received are listed below.

The corn and beans came out of the damage caused by the hail and high winds two weeks ago. The corn was bent over and the leaves were broken, but now it is looking phenomenal.

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Humans have always wanted to be happy. It’s the reason and purpose that people live. Why do we work and make money? Because according to our natural instincts, spending money and buying the things we desire is supposed to make us happy. Why do I use the word ‘supposed’? Well, we might imagine and hope that certain things can make us happy, but the sobering truth is that they usually do not.

The Winner Elks Rodeo will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 21-23. Bareback riding, saddle bronc, tie-down roping, barrel racing, ranch bronc riding, and of course— bull riding! Not only that, but the Winner Elks Rodeo has bull soccer each night, Friday, July 21st, through Sunday, July 23rd, at their 54th annual fundraiser for LifeScape Children’s Outreach Services.

Dallas Cares announced the winner of its annual scholarship. Senior students submitted one-page essays on the value of volunteering. Three boys and seven girls submitted applications. It was inspirational to read all of the essays and learn how our local seniors volunteer.

The following students graduated after the spring 2023 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,400 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate colleges.

June 29 was a historic day for the Diocese of Rapid City, as seven men were ordained to the diaconate - six to the permanent office and one as a transitional deacon who will be ordained a priest in the coming months.