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Vy Nguyen receives academic excellence honors in Pierre

The academic achievements of the best and brightest students from the Class of 2023 were recently recognized at the 33rd Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon. Govenor Kristi Noem and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored students who were identified as the top one percent of their senior classes, from the state’s public, private and tribal/BIE schools on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Middle school track team finishes strong at Lyman track meet

Bob King Invitational Middle School Track & Field Meet Lyman, May 4 The middle school track team competed in the Bob King Invitational Middle School Track & Field Meet in Lyman on Thursday, May 4. The 8th grade boys won a very decisive team championship with 100 points, while the 7th grade boys finished in 7th place in their division.

Britnie Kenzy opens new therapeutic massage business

Britnie Kenzy, licensed massage therapist, recently opened the doors to her new business, Corrective Connections Massage & Therapeutics. Located in suite #3 at 621 Main (accessed through the door on the east side of the building, in the alley), Kenzy is available by appointment to help her clients ease sore muscles, sleep better, decrease stress, and much more through massage therapy.

Governor proclaims May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month

Governor Kristi Noem has named May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month to recognize families that have stepped forward to help provide care, stability, and permanency for South Dakota children. “Foster families have chosen an essential and truly noble role for our communities,” said Department of Social Services Cabinet Secretary Matt Althoff.

Plumbtree takes over highway department for good this time

Tyler Plumtree is back in the boss’s seat for the county highway department after the Gregory County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2023. After adjourning from executive session to discuss personnel, the board accepted the resignation of Highway Superintendent Kevin Green, effective May 16.

Vy Nguyen to speak at Gregory’s eighth-grade graduation on May 16

As the top-ranked member of the Gregory High School class of 2023, Vy Nguyen will address the eighth grade class at their graduation at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The daughter of Mai Khuu and Joe Nguyen, Vy is the eldest of four siblings - Vivian, Vina, and Aaron.

High demand for begindergarten sparks conversation in Gregory Schools

Third grade teacher Mrs. Kristen Jacobsen took attendees on a short trip to her classroom for the Gorilla Good News portion of the Gregory School District Board of Education’s regular meeting, which was held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023.

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Funeral services set for Paul Vanden Bosch Funeral services for Paul Vanden Bosch, age 83, of Gregory, SD, will be held at the Berean Church on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery. There will be a prayer service on Wednesday evening at the church at 7:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the prayer service. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory County 4-H holds annual Youth in Action Day

Gregory County 4-H held their annual Youth in Action Day, public presentations contest on Wednesday, May 3rd ,at 4:00 p.m. at the Burke Civic Center. This year, 10 youth participated in the event. Participants, presentation topics, and results include the following: Owen Schulte, Cloverbud - How to Make Hot Cocoa Mix; Cloverbud Ribbon Brysen Bailey, Beginner - How to Set Four Kinds of Traps; Purple Jhett Schulte, Beginner - How to Make Pancakes; Blue Ryder Meyer, Beginner - Ready, Set, Go!; Purple Sadie Andrews, Beginner Horse Colors; Purple Milly Meyer, Beginner - Good Enough to Eat?; Purple Jack Schulte, Junior - Farmall Over the Years; Purple Shyanne Williams, Junior Resin Fun; Purple Brooklyn Bailey, Junior - How to Saddle and Bridle Your Horse; Purple Addie Dostal, Junior - How to Prepare a Chicken for Showing; Purple The top beginner public presentation award went to Sadie Andrews, with reserve beginner going to Brysen Bailey.