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Gregory County 4-H kicked off Summer Discovery Sessions with summer snacks on Monday, May 17. This workshop was split into two age groups, and both were full workshops. The children learned how to make simple nutritious snacks using basic ingredients found in most kitchens. After the demonstration, they were each given a small recipe book. They had the opportunity to create their own silly snack following the recipe. Summer Assistant Rose Wolf said, “It was a wonderful time watching the youth experience the joy found in the kitchen.”

Gregory County Varsity watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 9-4 loss to Platte/Geddes/Dakota Christian/White Lake on Tuesday. Platte/Geddes/Dakota Christian/White Lake scored on a double by Oakley Kott and a single by Beau Kirsch in the first inning.

A graduation ceremony was held for the Gregory Class of 2025, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The 28 eighth graders who graduated were, back row, l to r: Zachery James, Rane Kenzy(H), Jhett Eklund(H), Nicholas Kenzy(H), Cole Serr(HH) and Jackson Bolander(H). Third row, l to r: Gabbryel Jung(H), Noah Bearshield(H), Jad Leber, Kyler Svoboda, Paul Sinclair(H), Cruz Klundt(HH) and Allison Stevicks(H). Second row, l to r: Logan Kaluhiokalani, Luke Stukel(H), Ashlyn Vosika(H), Bridget Eliason, Adrianna Ziady and Zachery Wheeler. Front row, l to r: Marissa Zimmerman(HH), Ashley Reinhartz(H), Lily Jacobsen(H), Karli Haney, Emily Long and Teah Fiebelkorn(H). Not pictured: Brandon Nguyen(HH), Kaydence Eaglestar and Robert Yellow Bird Steele. An (H) behind their name represents honor student and (HH) represents high honors. (Photo

South Dakota Farmers Union is hosting “Cooperation: Celebrate the Connections” day camp for ages 5-12 years. Camp will be held at the Gregory City Park from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on June 8, 2021.

Daniel Ziady, son of Erin Soesbe and Jeremy Ziady, is headed to Boys State. He is brother to Adrianna, Lyndsee, Liam, and Hailea.

Governor Kristi Noem has officially proclaimed May as Beef Month in South Dakota. The South Dakota Beef Industry Council believes this is the perfect time to highlight all our hardworking beef farmers and ranchers and all they do to bring a high-quality protein to the table.

Kurt Kendall Braun, 24, Gregory, SD, seat belt violation, fine $25.00. John Edward Meyer, 63, Gregory, SD, speeding on a state highway, fine $59.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

Anton Cade Littau, 29, Winner, SD, driving under influence - 1st offense, fine $250.00, court costs, $356.00, surcharges $46.50; jail 30 days, suspended 29 days, credit 1 day; reckless driving, dismissed - motion by prosecutor; conditions: law abiding citizen; no violations of the law/like violations until May 14, 2022; pay the clerk for court-appointed attorney fees; neither consume nor possess any alcohol controlled substance or marijuana nor frequent any bars or establishment where alcohol is the main scope of business; pay the fine and cost by May 14, 2022.

WD; Todd Schweigert as PR of the Estate of Brian L. Schwiegert and Julie A. Duerfeldt, fka Julie A. Schweigert to Robert Jr. and Penny S. Sperl, husband and wife, JT WROS NTIC, N1/2 SW and SESW of 10-98-71.

Celebration of life set for Dave Steffen There will be a celebration of life for Dave Steffen on June 5, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the David Steffen farm in Burke, SD.