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Linus’ Thanksgiving prayer

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Before Charlie Brown and his friends dug in to the feast of toast and popcorn, Linus paused to say this blessing. “In the year 1621, the Pilgrims held their first Thanksgiving feast.

A last-minute idea for your Thanksgiving menu

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
In doing a search for can’t-livewithout Thanksgiving recipes, this one from Pastry chef Andrea Meyer, chef-owner of Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie in Dallas, turned up. A different take on pumpkin pie, it incorporates bananas into the mix for a pumpkin banana mousse tart.
What time should Thanksgiving dinner/lunch/supper be served?

What time should Thanksgiving dinner/lunch/supper be served?

Patty Connealy
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Recently, People magazine posted an article discussing the “correct time” to serve the Thanksgiving meal. The discussion stemmed from a 2018 article in The Atlantic that weighed factors such as tradition, etiquette, cook and rest time for the turkey, as well as eating, digesting, napping, and late-night snacks.

Over the River and Through the Woods was originally about Thanksgiving

Patty Connealy
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
At one time, “Over the River and Through the Wood” was a favorite song of the Thanksgiving season, but it has now come to be associated with Christmas. This is possibly because the song mentions traveling through snow, though it could also be a result of the Christmas season’s encroachment on Thanksgiving.
Winners of the Voice of Democracy competition, all from the Gregory and home study were, l to r: Malachi Swift - 4th place, Nathan Swift - 3rd place, and Patience Swift - 2nd place. Not pictured: Dakota Timanus - 1st place. (Submitted photo)

Winners of the Patriot’s Pen and Voice Democracy contest announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Patriot’s Pen Essay Writing Competition sponsored by the Burke VFW Auxiliary has recently been completed and essays judged. The winners, all from the Burke sixth grade class, were announced: Taylor Zeisler-1st place, Sarah Spann-2nd place, and Emerson Swan-3rd place.
Amy Berg

Amy Berg

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Amy Berg, with assistance from her sister, Jenny Hansen, performed the ceremonial ribbon cutting for Berg’s new business, Beau Casse’. Representing the Gregory/Dallas Chamber of Commerce were Darold Frasch and Chamber Director Suzanne Braun.

MAGISTRATE COURT

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Scott David Wilson, 58, Lake Cormoran, MS, speeding on a state highway, fine $59.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50. Leslie Carl Gingrich, 54, Sioux Falls, SD, seat belt violation, fine $25.00.
A large number of children showed up to visit Santa during the Gregory/Dallas Chamber of Commerce tree lighting event to kick off the Christmas shopping season.

Gregory has lots to offer this holiday season

Patty Connealy
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
If Christmas shopping is on your to-do list for Thanksgiving weekend, then Gregory is the place to be. You don’t need to head out of town for some great Black Friday deals.

Noem’s office lays out plan for $975M in federal virus funds

Stephen Groves Associated Press
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration is looking to boost scores of infrastructure projects that address drinking water, sewage, broadband internet and emergency services as the state looks to spend nearly $1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding.

County employees now allowed to add dependents to health

Patty Connealy
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Commissioners was held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the Gregory County Courthouse. E-911 service contract is renewed The board agreed to continue contracting E-911 and PSAP (public safety answering point) services with the City of Winner.
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