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The regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Commissioners was held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Gregory County Courthouse. The minutes of the January 18, 2022, meeting were corrected as follows: “regarding holidays, the words “granted as paid leave” should say “granted as time off,” the highway department employee mention is David Jaros rather than Doug Jaros, and the Dixon Bridge number should be #27-030-081.

Groundhog Day, the celebrated day when a groundhog purportedly emerges from his winter slumbers to investigate whether or not he has a shadow in order to predict the onset of spring, was last week. It’s a strange tradition, looking to a furry burrowing mammal to forecast the weather, but the roots of this observance go back a very long way.

Nine Gregory fourth - sixth grade students were chosen to sing in the Elementary Festival Honor Choir held in Brookings, SD on Thursday, February, 10, 2022. Gregory students selected are: George Timanus, David Biggins, Jaelyn Birkeland, Eliana Fiebelkorn, Jerilee, Hanson, Hadley Braun, Gracelyn Lanz, Otto Reber, and Elizabeth Wonnenberg.

The regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 7, 2022, at City Hall. Hamilton’s launch almost complete Former City Administrator/Finance Officer Al Cerny was present to ask the council to extend the time given to help train his replacement, Alex Hamilton.

While the original plan to add 176 campsites to Custer State Park has been whittled down to 66 campsites, it still doesn’t have the backing of Democratic leaders in the House and Senate. “From a conservation standpoint, it’s a terrible idea,” said Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert, D-Mission, who added that it would take business away from private campgrounds around the park.

The population of Meadville, Nebraska multiplied several times over this last weekend for the 25th Annual Polar Bear Festival. Hosted by Meadville Outlaws, LLC, the event takes place in late January. The chilly Niobrara River dip brings in brave souls to test the waters, plus those who just want to watch the festivities.

Recently, I had an opportunity to chat with a wonderful lady as she shared with me about her health issues and other concerns. Suddenly she stopped and wanted to know if she could ask me a serious question. I said of course, and she proceeded to relay that she felt silly asking me about salvation, especially since she had been a church member since she was a child. She wanted to know how she can know that she is going to heaven. I do not believe this is anything to be embarrassed about; in fact, it’s rather common as I examine my own heart and soul often. I could sense the heaviness of doubt was stealing her spiritual joy, and this stress can escalate into fear and anxiety. I spent some time reminding her about the spiritual fundamentals of faith and salvation. I suggested that she be honest with God and tell Him how she feels. After I left, I continued to think about how easy it is for us to drift away from the peaceful harbor of hope and spiritual confidence, and how important it is to keep a positive perspective and remain focused on God’s perfect truth that can never fail.

After only a little over three weeks in the Winner community, Guardian Flight has had a significant impact in ensuring timely services for patients who are in need of enhanced healthcare. The Guardian Flight Winner base will consist of a team of eight; four pilots, two registered nurses (RN), and two paramedics.

Historic preservation projects in Burke, Miller, Pierre, Tabor, Mitchell, Yankton, and Aberdeen recently received matching grants from the South Dakota State Historical Society. “This historic preservation grants program is designed to encourage restoration or rehabilitation of historic properties, and is one more way we can promote and protect our history and culture,” said Ted M.

DEATHS Jane Esther Frank, 76 years, January 20, 2022, Yankton, SD. MAGISTRATE COURT Ashton C.