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A fire broke out at the home of Craig and Mary Soesbe at the corner of 9th and Main Street in Gregory on Monday evening. On Tuesday morning, the Gregory Fire Department again responded to another fire at the same residence, in the attic. The cause of the fire was not known at the time this issue of the Advocate went to press.

The regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Supervisors was held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Gregory County Courthouse. Additional safety measures are supported Concerned about safety, Carl Koenig asked the board to send a formal letter to the South Dakota Department of Transportation requesting a flashing red light and warning sign be installed when the intersection of US Highways 18 and 281 and County Road 54 is changed.

We’ve heard the old saying “that life is not a bed of roses” for as long as we can remember. I understand what it’s trying to convey, but I’ve also thought that it would not be all that great to lie down on a bed of sharp thorns. Nevertheless, the point is that life will have its ups and downs and most of us will experience our share of hard times. Whether it’s a financial worry, a medical situation, relationship problems, or concerns for the condition of the world, life is a daily challenge. However, amid all that is going on, we have the opportunity to know God who is an endless source of love, authority, and hope. We can choose to embrace the encouraging truth that He cares about our problems and to believe that He has the answers and the power to give us victory no matter how dark the night or how tall our mountain. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work”. II Corinthians 9:8.

Eight South Dakota public libraries have been accredited by the State Library in 2022. Accredited libraries demonstrate that they meet important benchmarks for providing high quality library services to their communities.

Right-to-Life to meet on Monday at Mary Vale Hall The Rosebud/Sandhills Right-to-Life will meet on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Congregational Church fellowship hall in Gregory.

District legislators held a cracker barrel over the weekend and traveled to Wagner, Platte, Burke, and Winner on Saturday, February 5th, to meet with constituents and update them on how the session is going. Erin Tobin, Caleb Finck, Rocky Blare, and Marty Overweg were in attendance. Due to the redistricting this year, Caleb Finck will move out of District 21 and Marty Overweg from New Holland will run in District 21.