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Gregory County 4-H visited the Busy Bees Daycare in Burke on Wednesday, May 25, at 10 a.m. The daycare kids learned about bees, did a bee activity, and played a few different fun games..

Lake Area Technical College President, Mike Cartney, announces the current President’s List. The President’s List is a record of outstanding students who, through their initiative and ability, have indicated a seriousness of purpose in their educational program. The President’s List is limited to full-time students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0.

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DEATHS Rick Matson, Jr., age 81, May 5, 2022, Columbia, MO. LAND TRANSFERS WD; Gregory Business & Industrial Development Corporation, SD Non-Profit Corporation to TK Samuelson Enterprises, LLC, a SD Limited Liability Company, Lot J, Block 3, Grandview Addition Gregory; in SW¼ of SE¼ of S12-T97-R73.

Graveside services for Vern Genzlinger to be held Graveside services for Vern Genzlinger, age 81, formerly of Burke, SD, will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022,at 1:30 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery in Burke, SD.

Next Tuesday, June 7, is primary election day in South Dakota. Republican registered voters have several choices to make, as Senator John Thune is being challenged by Bruce Whalen and Mark Mowry, Dusty Johnson is being challenged by Taffy Howard, and Kristi Noem faces a challenge from Steven Haugaard.

Betty Jo Hoffman is Gregory County’s new director of equalization/planning and zoning director. After moving to the area in April, she officially started her new job on May 2.

South Dakota is one of only 12 states in America to have a single area code, so we are celebrating June 5 as 605 Day to honor our great state. We all know “The 605” is a great place to live and play, but how much do you know about the state? Take the following quiz and find out. (Answers may be found at the end of this article.)

The IOOF’s memorial to fallen warriors is displayed at the IOOF Cemetery in Gregory. The Dallas Legion hosted a program Monday morning, and services were scheduled to be held at several local cemeteries in remembrance of those who gave their life for their country.

Newly elected officers to the Burke VFW are left to right: Don Soesbe, Jim Osnes, Chad Bauld, Luther Wilhelmsen, and Dennis Pense. Roland Holub, right, did the installation. Not pictured: Kyle Wilhelmsen and Gregg Smith.