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Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations will host the Governor’s round dance in Pierre on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from noon to 3:00 p.m. CDT, on the lawn of the State Capitol at 500 E. Capitol Ave. in Pierre.

AARP South Dakota is encouraging eligible seniors and disabled individuals to apply for an annual refund of their sales or property tax before July 1, 2021. “Property taxes are one of the most burdensome taxes for South Dakota homeowners living on a fixed income,” said Erik Gaikowski, AARP South Dakota State Director.

The Gregory Community Foundation is once again accepting applications for grants to fund community projects. Application will be accepted now until June 1st. An application must be accompanied with a newly revised application form that can be picked up at First Fidelity Bank, printed from the Foundation Facebook page or by request to kybs22@yahoo. com. Completed forms may be dropped off at First Fidelity Bank, mailed to Gregory Foundation, 1607 Logan Ave., Gregory or emailed to kybs22@yahoo. com.

MAGISTRATE COURT Donald F. Yost, 75, Lincoln, NE, speeding on state highway, fine $79.00, court costs $30.00, surcharges $28.50.

Gregory High School seniors were awarded scholarships during the commencement exercises held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium. The following scholarships were awarded: 2021 GHS Scholarship Recipients Adeline & Fred Gassen Scholarship Madison McCarthy American Legion Oratory Scholarship Samantha Timanus Anshutz Construction Scholarship John Stevicks Keeley Klein Buches UnderDog Scholarship Keeley Klein Build Dakota Scholarship Zane McMillen Cassie Vavra Grim Memorial Scholarship Samantha Timanus Cenex Rosebud Farmers Union Scholarship Jordan Vosika John Stevicks Charles & Clara Ritter Family Medical Scholarship John Stevicks Chuck Kayl Memorial Scholarship Jordan Vosika Consumer’s Federal Credit Union Scholarship Ivy Zimmerman Madison McCarthy Dakota State Rising Scholarship Brady Petterson Dakota State Elite Champion Scholarship Brady Petterson Denny Sanford Horatio Alger Scholarship Brady Petterson Dr.

Eight teams braved the chilly weather to participate in the Kids Fishing Frenzy Tournament on Saturday, May 8, 2021, sponsored by the Gregory/Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Winners by total weight of fish caught: Ages 4-10: 1st: Team Arizmendis (Brody and Brecken) 2nd: Stevicks Girls (Sophia and Kinsley) 3rd: Pro Fishers (Slade Webster and Joe Braun) Ages 11-15: 1st: The Fishing Legends (Jaxon Sargent and Connor Atteberry) 2nd: The Great Fishermen (Dyreese Spotted Elk and Misun Bear Heels) Biggest fish caught: Sophia Stevicks - 11.5 lb.

On Friday, April 30, 2021, the Gregory fifth-eighth grade band students participated in the area solo music contest at Winner. Gregory had a total of 10 I+’s, 38 I’s, 9 I-’s, 16 II+’s, 12 II’s, and 3 II’s for a total of 88 entries.