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The First Fidelity Bank and Gregory Community Foundation are looking for non-profit groups that have a project that needs funding. For a project to be considered, a group needs only to complete an application describing what their project entails. An application form can be picked up at First Fidelity Bank, or request an application from kybs22@yahoo.com. Grants will be given for community projects, but not for operation budgets.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says that the construction project to renovate S.D. Highway 53 in Tripp County was recently awarded by the Transportation Commission. The contract for this construction project includes cold milling one inch from the current in-place asphalt concrete to restore profile and crown, placement of a new two-inch lift of asphalt surfacing over top of the milled surface, erosion repair, pipe repair, and approach guardrail upgrades.

Over the past few months, the Winner Regional Health and Wellness Foundation has been active in the community in an effort to secure funding for a 3D mammography. As noted in previous articles, this equipment and service agreement comes at a price tag upwards of $300,000.00. While we are not quite there yet, the Foundation has been incredibly fortunate for the generosity of the Stanley-Jones Trust which awarded $40,000.00 towards the cause. Initially, they awarded the Foundation $25,000.00 for the new 3D mammography; however, through their focus on healthcare, they recently awarded another $15,000.00. Their support demonstrates their commitment to central South Dakota and ensuring that communities have the necessary equipment to provide equal access to healthcare. Their contribution has had a significant impact on helping the Foundation move closer towards its goal.

Gregory Elementary graduated 37 kindergarteners on Tuesday, daughter of Jamie and Chris VanDerWerff. Kindergarten May 10, 2022 at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium. The teachers are JoAnna Lanz and Kaitlyn Steffen. kindergarten speaker was eighth grader Asia VanDerWerff, (Submitted photo)

John Joseph Ishmael, 40, Winner, SD, speedinG on a state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50. Ramee Jo Hanson, 19, Burke, SD, speeding on other roadways, fine $59.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50..

Each year, the American Legion Auxiliary hosts a week-long Girls State program for girls who were high school juniors during the 2021-22 school year. During the week, the girls will learn about flag etiquette, how government works, and have an opportunity to interact with members of active military, veterans, and families of those who serve, and learn about different patriotic practices of the United States.

The Gregory County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. after their regular meeting as County Board of Equalization. The commissioners were originally scheduled to meet at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, as a county board of equalization and a consolidated board of equalization, but the resignation of the director of equalization led to a delay in processing appeals. The date change gave the deputy director of equalization time to compile information with the assistance of the Department of Revenue.

The regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Commissioners was held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Gregory County Courthouse. Gus Stop 7, Ste B, in Gregory, received approval for the renewal of their second malt beverage license.

A regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at City Hall. Messerschmidts oppose removal of trees Rick and Anita Messerschmidt addressed a matter concerning the agreement made when they purchased their lot in the Grande Circle in 2016.

Aric and Sarah Hamilton weren’t sure what to do with the building when they purchased it. Formerly the Episcopal Church, the structure was in better shape than its exterior at first indicated.