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Online scams cost Americans nearly $7 billion throughout 2021, according to the FBI, and with the holiday shopping season ramping up, it’s vital that people understand how to avoid falling victim to scams.

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Many of you gathered with family and friends this past week to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Often this is an exciting and special time of year. Some of us welcome the festivities, enjoy the Christmas music, shopping and events. For others, another version of Jingle Bells on the radio brings tension, not joy, and the thought of participating in yet another holiday gathering drains our battery. Do not expect to move through the holidays without feeling a myriad of emotions (happy, sad, mad, scared, etc.). It is normal to feel our sorrows during a time where we are supposed to be happy and festive.

On Tuesday, November 15, eleven 7th and 8th grade students from Gregory attended the Region V Junior High Band and Choir Festival in Platte. Dr. Travis Netzer, from Northern State University, directed the band and Mrs. Susan Porter, from Platte, directed the choir for the day. Those participating were back row, l to r: George Timanus, Lainey Dobson, Ben Stevicks, Brecken Vosika, Savanah Lozano, and Tamara Imhof. Front row, l to r: AJ Lutt, Max Bearshield, Charissa Ring, Mia Haines, and Kayde Peabody.

The professional tax and accounting firm of Fenenga, DeSmet & Co. will have a presence in Gregory, beginning December 5, with the addition of Karen Timanus to their firm.

On November 14, 2022, Gregory’s oral interpretation team traveled to Pierre to compete at region competition. Fifteen schools were in attendance vying for a chance to qualify for the state festival. The top three entries in each category moved on to state. Gregory students competed in all seven of the categories, qualifying for state in four.

I first met 94-year-old Vlesta Schmidt when the Lutheran church hosted a show of her quilts about a month ago. It wasn’t a good time for a visit, so I spent an afternoon at her home recently to get some information about her and some stories about the numerous quilts in her collection.

It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and on social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to do their research, be mindful of social media scrolling, and use credit cards to avoid scammers.

Funding continues to have devastating impact on long-term care Another South Dakota nursing home is closing its doors. Prairie Estates Care Center in Elk Point has announced its upcoming closure as of January 14, 2023.

Winner Regional Health recently announced that beginning on November 21, 2022, they have begun performing 3D mammograms. They were hoping to get this notice out sooner; however, they were able to work through some final obstacles that allowed them to move forward with performing 3D mammograms. They sincerely apologize for the delay in getting this service available to the community, as they had experienced some technical issues and personnel shortages as a result of injury and health issues. Again, words can not convey their appreciation for your patience as they work through these obstacles. It is their hope that they can make such a screening process as comfortable as possible by healthcare professionals you know and trust.