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Voigt named to USF spring 2021 dean's list

Aaron Voigt, of Gregory, SD, was named to the University of Sioux Falls' spring 2021 dean's list. Voigt is majoring in business administration.

Abigail Rowan battles cancer with strength and a smile

Six year old, Abigail Rowan enjoys a good knock-knock joke just like any other incoming first grader. But for Abigail, the need for a little humor is what is helping her get through her current battle with cancer.

Connecting with horses

Gregory County 4-H Connecting with Horses workshop was both fun and educational. This specific workshop had two classes, one at the beginning of June, and the last one at the end of June to allow as many kids as possible to attend. The youth learned how horses connect with people and how a person can connect with a horse. The youth got to let the horses come to them and got to experience what it felt like to be accepted into the herd and to form a real relationship with a horse. Kris Miner, guest instructor, also had the youth fill out an observation worksheet that helped them become immersed in the experience.

Weights and stretching

The workshop with “Get Fit with Jenny” was a hit! Participants had the opportunity to learn about the importance of exercise and stretching with our local fitness trainer and gymnastics coach, Jenny Hansen. Jenny introduced the children to weight equipment and shared the importance of correct form as they participated in a basic routine. They also learned some general stretching to keep bodies mobile and prevent injuries led by Rose Wolf. They wrapped up with a fun game and the children all left with smiles on their faces.

God desires to heal and restore

Can God heal us? Of course! We do not need to speculate or wonder about His ability to provide miracles and bring restoration even in the most difficult situations. Jeremiah 17:14 says, “Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed. Save me, and I shall be saved: for Thou art my praise.” Whatever the case, we can believe and know without a doubt that our heavenly Father desires to help us in our time of need whatever it might be, and yet, we look around and notice that many have not received their answer. When we begin to investigate the truth about healing and miracles, it does not take long to discover this is a complicated subject that includes conditions that must be taken into consideration. I realize that some people do not believe in the blood covenant of Christ or the gifts of the Spirit found in I Corinthians chapter 12 or that Jesus is still providing miracles today, but what are we to do with verses like Mark 16:17-18, and James 5:14-15 just to name a few? Old and New Testament scriptures such as these are relevant today the same as every command and promise of God.

MARRIAGES

Rhiley Allen Ellwanger, 23, to Hanna Lynn Johnson, 21, June 12, 2021, Burke, SD. Anthony James Isaacson, 35, to Rebeca Marie Schaaf, 38, June 5, 2021, Fairfax, SD..

MAGISTRATE COURT

Cary J. Meyers, 55, Gregory, SD, fail to maintain financial responsibility, dismissed - motion by court (including for no probable cause).

LAND TRANSFERS

Personal Representative’s Deed; Dan Baxa, Janet Bailey & James Baxa, Co-Personal representatives for the Estate of Bernard Baxa, to Marilyn Baxa, Estate Grantee, Lot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 51, Herrick Town, 13-24 Lot 51, Herrick Town.

Medical marijuana ordinance moves ahead at county level, but doesn’t allow any sales yet

The regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Commissioners was held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in the Gregory County Courthouse. Unfortunately free is not an option Todd Meierhenry was present to discuss available financing options for the board to consider to pay for major repairs to the courthouse and highway shop most efficiently.

Public meeting set for water and sewer project

The regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2021, at City Hall. Not his first rodeo? The bike rodeo on Saturday, June 12, was a success with about 25 kids attending, according to Police Chief Doug Catts, and everyone had lots of fun.